AI News 180m Report

2026-10-06 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 335 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 249 items from 10 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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株式会社with, operator of the matching app “with,” enters “Ruby biz Grand Prix 2026”

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株式会社with, which operates the matching app “with,” has entered the “Ruby biz Grand Prix 2026,” which recognizes outstanding business examples leveraging Ruby. The company has used Ruby on Rails since the service first launched, and its cumulative membership has topped 15 million as of January 2026.

Facts

  • Our service is used by more than 15 million cumulative members (as of January 2026)
  • Combined cumulative membership of “with” and “Omiai”: more than 25 million (as of January 2026)
  • Combined cumulative matches on “with” and “Omiai”: more than 300 million pairs (as of July 2026)
  • Since the service launched in September 2015
  • Launch date: March 1, 2023

Companies mentioned:株式会社エニトグループ、株式会社with、株式会社Omiai

Regarding the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with 株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー

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損害保険ジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー have signed a partnership agreement to support regional revitalization. The agreement aims to connect students with local communities and encourage them to settle in the area in the future. Through the provision of disaster preparedness and mitigation content and collaboration with regional banks and local businesses, the two companies will work to build disaster-resilient communities and realize a sustainable society.

Facts

  • In September 2026, 株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー, which boasts one of the largest market shares nationwide in the management and operation of student housing
  • Sompo Japan was founded in 1888 as Japan’s first fire insurance company
  • HIKESHI DNA 2030 Project launches (released March 25, 2026)

Companies mentioned:損害保険ジャパン株式会社、株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー、株式会社日建設計

VAAP launches AI agent business rollout with partner companies

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Hmcomm株式会社 announced that, based on its business partnership with ワークスアイディ株式会社, it has completed the introduction of the service delivery platform for its AI Agent Suite, “Terry2,” and will fully launch a system for partner companies to sell and implement AI agents. The initiative is positioned as an early example of VAAP's “partner-based sales and implementation model,” and the company will also promote its rollout to other partners.

Facts

  • The business partnership agreement was signed on January 9, 2026
  • The company has adopted a 4-layer structure consisting of a shared platform; components (Agent, Workflow, and Knowledge); AI Agent Suite, a set of templates for specific uses; and business solutions tailored to industries and customers.
  • This is the 5th installment of “VAAP Communications.”
  • Of these, the bottom 3 layers—the shared platform “VAAP,” components, and AI Agent Suite “Terry2”—have been introduced to ワークスアイディ as the service delivery platform

Companies mentioned:Hmcomm株式会社、ワークスアイディ株式会社

“Toreruna,” a service that provides free sanitary pads in restroom stalls, installed at 大和ハウス Premist Dome

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株式会社ネクイノ has installed 20 units of “Toreruna,” a service that provides free sanitary pads in restroom stalls, at 大和ハウス Premist Dome, home stadium of 北海道コンサドーレ札幌, and will begin providing the service on Saturday, October 3. Units will be installed in restrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors and in staff restrooms.

Facts

  • ・Number of units installed: 20
  • ※ When you receive 1 pad, the app locks for 2 hours.
  • Original※1カ月に受け取れるナプキンの枚数は7枚が上限です。
  • ・Service launch date: Saturday, October 3
  • Established: June 3, 2016
  • ・Installation locations: 1F, 2F, and staff restrooms
  • ・Address: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0045

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネクイノ、北海道コンサドーレ札幌、大和ハウス、Jリーグ

[塚田農場] Fall recommendations: limited-time menu celebrating Kagoshima's food

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At 3 locations of the izakaya 塚田農場, operated by 株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス, in Nichinan and Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, a fall menu themed around Kagoshima will launch on October 7, 2026. The limited-time fair offers a taste of Kagoshima's food culture, featuring bue-n bonito, kibinago, jango mochi, charcoal-grilled local chicken with aged black garlic sauce, Tokunoshima island citrus salt ponzu, and green tea highballs made with tea from 坂之上製茶.

Facts

  • Bonito sashimi (968 yen)
  • Miso namero (638 yen)
  • Kibinago nori-salt fritters (715 yen)
  • Jango mochi with sweet soy sauce ice cream (495 yen)
  • Fall charcoal-grilled local chicken with aged black garlic sauce (2,068 yen)
  • Seared local chicken breast with Tokunoshima island citrus salt ponzu (1,078 yen)
  • 坂之上製茶 [Naoki Midori] green tea highball (528 yen)
  • From Oct. 7, 2026 (Wed.).
  • Opened its first location in Hachioji, Tokyo, in 2007
  • Date established: October 29, 2001
  • Operates a diverse range of restaurants under more than 40 brands in Japan and overseas

Companies mentioned:株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス、塚田農場、坂之上製茶

Creating connections through quests for satoyama conservation! “Sakura Satoyama DAO” launches in 佐倉市, Chiba Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ガイアックス will launch “Sakura Satoyama DAO” on October 6, 2026, to support satoyama conservation in 佐倉市, Chiba Prefecture, using its DAO management platform “DAOX.” The initiative will make conservation work available as “quests,” providing an entry point for participation, and aims to foster connections with the area and address the shortage of people involved through LINE OpenChat and a website. It will also work with CDI (Casley Deep Innovations)'s distributed storage service “furehako.”

Facts

  • Securities code: 3775
  • It will launch on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • Sakura Satoyama Nature Park covers approximately 73.8 ha
  • Approximately 15 Tokyo Domes
  • As of 1946, there were 1,022 valleys used as rice paddies
  • Today, approximately 40% have been lost to land reclamation and other causes
  • Approximately 80% of the remaining valleys have also been abandoned as farmland
  • Wetland conservation and restoration have continued through collaboration between citizens and the city since 2007
  • The city opened “Sakura Satoyama University” in June 2024
  • The first class of students in the 2-year program graduated for the first time in March 2026
  • Original総務省は2025年6月の閣議決定を受けて
  • Those who participate at least 3 times a year in activities designated by a local government qualify for premium registration
  • Model projects are currently underway in 7 prefectures and 21 municipalities
  • [Number of people] Approximately 7

Companies mentioned:株式会社ガイアックス、Casley Deep Innovations株式会社、佐倉市、畔田谷津ワークショップ事務局、総務省、群馬県庁、香川県三豊市

Sophisticated design and a playful touch for adult women. A collaboration series with Hello Kitty arrives from ARTISAN&ARTIST*.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ARTISAN&ARTIST*株式会社 will release a series on October 7, 2026, in collaboration with 株式会社サンリオ's “Hello Kitty,” under the theme “Hello Kitty for adult women.” The lineup includes 8 styles in total: 5 pouch styles, 2 knit tote styles, and 1 clasp-backpack style. The series combines Hello Kitty's appeal with Japanese craftsmanship, functional beauty, and sophisticated design.

Facts

  • On sale starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • The lineup includes 8 styles in total: 5 pouch styles, 2 knit tote styles, and 1 clasp-backpack style
  • 5 pouch styles
  • 2 knit tote styles
  • 1 clasp-backpack style
  • Price: ¥8,800
  • Price: ¥9,900
  • Price: ¥12,100
  • Price: ¥19,250
  • Price: ¥25,300
  • Price: ¥17,600
  • Price: ¥18,150
  • Price: ¥49,500
  • Pouches are available in 2 colors: black and pink

Companies mentioned:アルティザン・アンド・アーティスト株式会社、株式会社サンリオ

A standalone POP UP SHOP at NEWoMan横浜, featuring exclusive Wide Dad items

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Urban Research brand Wide Dad will hold a standalone POP UP SHOP at NEWoMan横浜 from October 16 (Friday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026. The shop will feature exclusive items, including a new coach jacket, an advance sale of a down jacket, a limited-edition color of a reversible blouson, and the revival of a classic pair of pants.

Facts

  • A standalone POP UP SHOP will be held at NEWoMan横浜 from October 16 (Friday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026
  • During the period, an original tenugui will be offered as a novelty gift exclusively to customers who spend ¥40,000 or more, including tax.
  • Business hours: Weekdays 11:00–20:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00–20:00
  • 〒220-0005 Lab. 7F, NEWoMan横浜, 1-1-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Companies mentioned:株式会社アーバンリサーチ、Wide Dad、NEWoMan横浜

株式会社一ノ蔵 Announces New Board of Directors — Shuhei Asami Appointed President and Representative Director —

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株式会社一ノ蔵 (headquartered in Matsuyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) announced that at its shareholders’ meeting and board meeting held on September 30, 2026, it elected and appointed Tadashi Suzuki as vice chairman and representative director, and Shuhei Asami as the new president and representative director. Asami is one of the second generation of leaders to take over management from the founding generation of Ichinokura, established in 1973 through the merger of 4 sake breweries, and will become its 8th president, counting from the first.

Facts

  • The company held elections for its officers at the shareholders’ meeting on September 30, 2026, and the subsequent board meeting.
  • In Showa 48 (1973), Ichinokura was established when 4 small sake breweries in Miyagi Prefecture came together.
  • Ichinokura was established when 4 small sake breweries in Miyagi Prefecture came together.
  • He will become the 8th president and representative director, counting from the first.
  • 〒987-1393 14 Okeyabu, Matsuyama Sengoku, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Phone: 0229-55-3322 (main)
  • Business hours: Weekdays 9:00–17:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社一ノ蔵

[Only in October mornings!] A rainbow appears over Ashiribetsu Falls, one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan”! (滝野すずらん丘陵公園)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A press release announcing that visitors to 国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園 can enjoy the fantastical sight of a rainbow over Ashiribetsu Falls, selected as one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan,” on clear early mornings just after the park opens, from early to late October. It also provides information on the “Takino Autumn Foliage Festival 2026” (10/3–11/10), autumn colors at the kochia fields, shuttle bus service and various events.

Facts

  • At 26 m high, it has long attracted visitors as one of the largest and most imposing waterfalls in Sapporo.
  • About a 20-minute walk one way from Keiryuguchi Parking Lot
  • Original9:00~10:00頃
  • Rouge: approx. 2,200 plants.
  • Original滝野ファイヤーエッグ 約1,000株
  • White: approx. 1,100 plants.
  • About a 30-minute drive from central Sapporo.
  • Taking place from 10/3 (Sat) through 11/10 (Tue)
  • TEL: 011-594-2222

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人 公園財団、公益財団法人札幌市公園緑化協会、国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園、滝野すずらん丘陵公園、オートリゾート滝野、札幌市公園緑化協会共同体

Food brand ヒビノモト, operated with AI, adds soy protein and fish-derived collagen

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株式会社fastwell has begun selling “Soy Protein Cocoa Flavor 900g,” made with soy protein, and “Collagen Peptides Plain 504g,” made with fish-derived ingredients, from its AI-operated food brand ヒビノモト on Amazon.co.jp. Both products are made in Japan at domestic factories and contain no acesulfame K, sucralose, aspartame, stevia, flavorings or colorings.

Facts

  • Original内容量:900g(1食25g・約36食分)
  • Original内容量:504g(1食7gを目安に約72食分)
  • Price: ¥7,480 (tax included, as of October 2026)
  • Price: ¥6,480 (tax included, as of October 2026)
  • Original付属スプーンすりきり2杯(約7g)が1食分の目安。
  • Original1食25gあたり、エネルギー93kcal、たんぱく質16.3g
  • At least 90.0g of protein per 100g
  • 93kcal of energy and 16.3g of protein
  • 26kcal of energy and 6.5g of protein
  • Add to 200ml of water or milk and shake about 10 times.
  • Established: June 30, 2026
  • Phone: 03-6373-0793

Companies mentioned:株式会社fastwell、Amazon.co.jp、ヒビノモト

A dish that holds a memory beyond time. “Showa Nouvel Classic 100,” supervised by Tokyo Dome Hotel Honorary Executive Chef 鎌田昭男, brings the legacy of French cuisine from 100 years of the Showa era into the present. Available for a limited time starting Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tokyo Dome Hotel will serve “Showa Nouvel Classic 100,” a limited-time full-course meal that brings the history of French cuisine across 100 years of the Showa era into the present under the supervision of Honorary Executive Chef 鎌田昭男. It will be available from November 19 (Thu) through November 23 (Mon, holiday), 2026, at ダイニング「ドゥ ミル」 on the hotel’s 6th floor.

Facts

  • Period: November 19 (Thu)–November 23 (Mon, holiday), 2026
  • Price: ¥20,000 per person
  • 5 hors d’oeuvres from the 1920s to the 2000s
  • Location: 6F ダイニング「ドゥ ミル」
  • A diverse wine selection of more than 100 varieties available at all times
  • 1,006 guest rooms
  • 9 restaurants and lounges
  • 15 large, medium and small banquet rooms
  • Height: 155m
  • Total floor area: 105,856.6㎡
  • A high-rise building with 43 above-ground floors
  • The high-rise building has 3 basement floors and 43 above-ground floors.
  • It opened on June 1, 2000.
  • A sweeping culinary journey spanning 100 years from the first year of the Showa era (1926)
  • Traveled to Europe in 1971
  • Restaurant reservations: TEL. 03-5805-2237
  • TEL: 03-5805-2111 (main)

Companies mentioned:株式会社 東京ドームホテル、ダイニング「ドゥ ミル」

Sompo Japan and Suzuki launch community disaster-prevention initiative with Noto Town to support older residents in evacuating independently

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Sompo Japan, Suzuki and Suzuki Jihan Hokuriku announced that, in partnership with Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture and the Uchiura Nagao voluntary disaster-prevention organization, they carried out a “Nigechizu” evacuation map workshop (held September 6, 2026) and evacuation drills using the RT.3 and Senior Car electric mobility vehicles (held October 4, 2026) in Noto Town, where recovery from the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake is underway. The initiative, the first of its kind involving a municipality nationwide, aims to strengthen community disaster preparedness by combining older residents’ ability to evacuate independently (self-help), mutual support among local residents (mutual aid) and disaster-prevention assistance from the government (public aid).

Facts

  • ① “Nigechizu” evacuation map workshop (held Sunday, September 6, 2026)
  • ② Evacuation drills using electric mobility vehicles (held Sunday, October 4, 2026)
  • 2 units each of the RT.3 and Senior Car were loaned.

Companies mentioned:SOMPOホールディングス株式会社、損害保険ジャパン株式会社、スズキ株式会社、株式会社スズキ自販北陸、株式会社日建設計、RT.ワークス株式会社

Logistics Sector Foreign Worker Recruitment Seminar | Learn about the actual hiring process, how the Specified Skilled Worker system works, and implementation examples

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株式会社TDGホールディングス and 鴻池運輸株式会社 will co-host “Logistics Sector Foreign Worker Recruitment Seminar,” a seminar for the logistics industry, on November 6, 2026 (Fri) in a hybrid format (fabbit Conference Room Marunouchi and Zoom). The seminar will explain the hiring of foreign drivers under the Specified Skilled Worker system, from how the system works to implementation examples. Participation is free, with a capacity of 100 people.

Facts

  • We will hold “Logistics Sector Foreign Worker Recruitment Seminar,” a seminar for the logistics industry, on November 6, 2026 (Fri).
  • Date and time: November 6, 2026 (Fri), 13:30–16:30
  • Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served)
  • Participation fee: Free
  • It is said that there will be a shortage of about 300,000 drivers by 2030.
  • Introduces and dispatches more than 300 foreign workers to companies each year
  • Established: August 2024
  • Has grown into one of the Tokai region’s leading companies, with 9 businesses

Companies mentioned:株式会社TDGホールディングス、鴻池運輸株式会社

PEANUTS Cafe | Refreshing the anniversary plan around the brand concept “IT’S NOT EATING. IT’S DINING,” with new signature items also making their debut.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

PEANUTS Cafe, operated by 株式会社ポトマック, enters its 11th year after celebrating its 10th anniversary and has revamped its anniversary offerings around the brand concept “IT'S NOT EATING. IT'S DINING.” Starting October 7, 2026, it will offer a Snoopy anniversary plan (¥6,050) and launch new products, including a lunch series in collaboration with Black+Blum, denim Snoopy items created with ACRAFT (¥132,000), and original Mino ware tableware (round plates, ¥1,980–¥4,620).

Facts

  • Snoopy anniversary plan ¥6,050 (tax included)
  • TEXTILE painted Snoopy figure, S (washed blue/natural), ¥132,000 each (tax included)
  • PEANUTS Cafe round plate S, white, ¥1,980 (tax included)
  • PEANUTS Cafe round plate L, white, ¥4,620 (tax included)
  • Black+Blum stainless steel lunch box ¥8,140 (tax included)
  • Black+Blum soup jar ¥7,810 (tax included)
  • Black+Blum cutlery set ¥4,180 (tax included)
  • On sale from Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • Available at 5 locations, including in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
  • As it marks its 10th anniversary and enters its 11th year

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポトマック、PEANUTS Cafe、Black+Blum(ブラックブルム)、ACRAFT、Peanuts Worldwide LLC

Original神戸市立博物館『トーベとムーミン展~とっておきのものを探しに~』とのコラボメニューを展開。神戸のカフェ・レストラン8店舗にて10月10日(土)より実施。展覧会半券提示で相互割引特典も。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ポトマックは、2026年10月10日(土)から神戸市立博物館で開催される『トーベとムーミン展~とっておきのものを探しに~』と神戸のカフェ・レストランとのタイアップ企画を実施。会期中、旧居留地・三宮・元町エリアの8店舗で“北欧”をテーマにしたコラボメニューを提供。神戸エリアのグルメMAPも配布し、掲載全19店舗と相互割引特典(展覧会半券提示で5%OFF、MAP掲載店舗レシート提示で観覧料一般200円・大学生100円引き)を実施。

Facts

  • Original【会期】:2026年10月10日(土)~12月13日(日)
  • Special reciprocal discounts are also available at all 19 listed locations.
  • Admission is discounted by ¥200 for general visitors and ¥100 for university students.
  • 5% off at participating locations
  • Opening hours: 9:30–17:30 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
  • Salmon cream pasta from the birch forest ¥1680
  • Forest avocado cheeseburger ¥1980

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポトマック、神戸市立博物館、朝日新聞社、関西テレビ放送、ヘルシンキ市立美術館、フィンランド大使館、NISSHA、日本教育公務員弘済会 兵庫支部、ライツ・アンド・ブランズ、S2、フィンエアー、フィンエアーカーゴ

Making its first appearance at PERFORMANCE DAYS, one of Europe’s leading functional materials trade shows

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Original株式会社ヤギは、2026年10月13日(火)~14日(水)にドイツ・ミュンヘンで開催される欧州有数の機能性素材専門展示会「PERFORMANCE DAYS」に初出展する。環境配慮型素材ブランド「UNITO」や、富士山溶岩を練り込んだ独自素材「LAVATECH」をはじめ、ウール原料の丸編み素材、二次加工による透湿防水・撥水機能素材などを出品し、欧州のスポーツ・アウトドア市場へ向けて高付加価値テキスタイルを提案する。

Facts

  • Original日時:2026年10月13日(火)~14日(水)
  • Company exhibit zone: C16
  • “Medium-Term Management Plan 2029 (YAGI 140 MOMENTUM)”
  • YAGI 140 MOMENTUM

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヤギ、UNITO、LAVATECH

Bras; custom embroidery; lingerie sets; wholesale sales of underwear and innerwear; underwear OEM; Yiwu, China sewing factory; custom name tags; embroidered bras, new fall 2026 collection; shopping festival starting October 10; factory offering cost-reduction solutions in the era of a weak yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) announced that it has begun wholesale sales for the Japanese market of underwear, sleep bras, compression leggings and other products manufactured at its sewing factory in Yiwu, China. Drawing on 20 years of Japan-China trade expertise, the company offers OEM proposals for small production runs at competitive prices, and can also accommodate name tag changes, personalized printing and door-to-door delivery. It is seeking new business partners based on its medium-term growth strategy, “YT GX4 TOP10,” formulated in July 2011.

Facts

  • Drawing on our 20 years of Japan-China trade expertise, we provide appropriate recommendations on freight forwarders and trade terms.
  • In July 2011, we formulated “YT GX4 TOP10” (Yuto G-by-Four-Ten).
  • Original2011~16年度までに『4つのG』、すなわちGreenGrowthGlobalGreat Companyをキーとした成長戦略を実行

Companies mentioned:義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan、Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd.

HOMEGAME to release its NEW ERA exclusive “59FIFTY KASANE PACK (重)” on Saturday, October 10—a special-order MLB collection that reimagines traditional Japanese patterns for the modern era

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HOMEGAME (operated by 株式会社HALL OF FAME) will release its NEW ERA exclusive “59FIFTY KASANE PACK (重)” on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The special-order MLB collection reimagines traditional Japanese patterns for the modern era and features 3 models: the Dodgers’ “藍花 (AIKA),” the Mariners’ “翠麻 (SUIMA)” and the Yankees’ “紫竹 (SHICHIKU).” The price is ¥8,580, tax included.

Facts

  • On sale from Saturday, October 10, 2026, at HOMEGAME locations and online.
  • ¥8,580—TAX IN
  • An MLB special-order collection featuring 3 distinct looks.
  • ITEM: 59FIFTY
  • Online sales begin at 12:00.
  • An American heritage hat brand founded in 1920.

Companies mentioned:株式会社HALL OF FAME、HOMEGAME、NEW ERA、ニューエラ、MLB、メジャーリーグ・ベースボール、LOS ANGELES DODGERS、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、SEATTLE MARINERS、シアトル・マリナーズ、NEW YORK YANKEES、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース

MMORPG Legend of YMIR hints at new battles as it marks its 1st anniversary. New class Assassin unveiled!

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To mark the 1st anniversary of the global service of Legend of YMIR, a global MMORPG built with Unreal Engine 5, WEMADE Co., Ltd. announced a major promotion featuring a new class, Assassin; the growth server “Boot Camp Season 2”; and legendary-grade Deasil rewards. Pre-registration begins on October 6, with an update scheduled for October 20.

Facts

  • To mark the 1st anniversary of the global service
  • The 1st anniversary update will be released on Tuesday, October 20
  • Pre-registration opens on Tuesday, October 6
  • Experience gained increases by 600% up to level 65
  • Release of the mythic-grade “Valkyrie” and “Deasil” on Tuesday, December 1
  • A special 14-day attendance reward event will be held
  • A legendary-grade Valkyrie on day 7
  • and a legendary-grade Deasil on day 14 can each be obtained
  • WEMADE was founded in South Korea on February 10, 2000
  • Listed on the Korea KOSDAQ (securities code: 112040)

Companies mentioned:WEMADE Co., Ltd.、株式会社Wemade Japan

Suntory Foundation seeks applications for its 2026 Challenge Research Grants for Early-Career Researchers

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Original公益財団法人サントリー文化財団(理事長・鳥井信吾)は2026年度「若手研究者のためのチャレンジ研究助成」の募集を開始した。人文学・社会科学分野で博士前期課程修了以上かつ35歳以下の若手研究者の個人研究を対象とし、2027年4月1日~2028年3月31日の1年間に15件程度、1件あたり100万円を上限として助成する。申請締切は2026年11月4日23時59分(日本時間)で、財団ホームページ内からのオンライン申請のみ受け付ける。

Facts

  • Early-career researchers who, as of April 1, 2027, have completed at least a master’s program and are 35 or younger
  • Approximately 15 grants are scheduled to be awarded this year.
  • Original1件あたり100万円を上限として、申請額の満額支給を原則とします。
  • The grant period is 1 year, from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028.
  • Application deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 23:59 Japan time
  • Since its establishment in 1979
  • 8. Grant decisions: March 2027 (scheduled)

Companies mentioned:サントリーホールディングス株式会社、公益財団法人サントリー文化財団

“Suntory Winter Mikan Chu-Hi” and “Suntory Winter Yuzu Chu-Hi” launched for a limited winter season

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Originalサントリー(株)が、冬季限定の新商品「サントリー 冬のみかんチューハイ」と「サントリー 冬の柚子チューハイ」を12月1日(火)から全国で新発売。独自の"-196℃製法"を活用し、和歌山県産の温州みかんや徳島県産の柚子の果実のおいしさを引き出した。

Facts

  • ▼ Launch date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 350 ml・171 yen・5%

Companies mentioned:サントリーホールディングス株式会社、サントリー(株)

“Kudamono Torys Can <Apple Highball>” launched for a limited time

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サントリー(株) announced that it will launch “Kudamono Torys Can <Apple Highball>” nationwide for a limited time from Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The drink pairs a rich, fragrant apple flavor with the mellow finish of Torys whisky. It comes in a 350 ml can, has a suggested retail price of 189 yen before tax, and an alcohol content of 5%. In addition to its existing lineup, the company aims to attract more fans with the new “Kudamono Torys Can” series, which harmonizes fruit flavors with the gentle finish of Torys whisky.

Facts

  • 189 yen
  • 5%
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:サントリー(株)、サントリーホールディングス株式会社

Reservations open for 13 brass dart sets featuring Sanrio Characters designs, including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and Kuromi

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Original株式会社ハイブクリエーション(セガサミーグループ)は、サンリオキャラクターズをデザインしたブラスダーツセット全13種の予約受付を2026年10月6日16:00より開始すると発表した。「Simply Cute Layout」10種とダーツハイブ店舗限定「POP!POP!」3種を展開し、価格は各4,620円(税込)。ハローキティ、シナモロール、クロミ、マイメロディなど人気キャラクターをラインナップし、10月16日に発売。

Facts

  • ¥4,620 each (tax included)
  • Dart shops with 14 stores nationwide
  • Original2026年10月6日(火)16:00より開始いたします
  • Available for sale from October 16, 2026
  • ■Simply Cute Layout: 10 designs in total
  • ■POP!POP! store-exclusive edition: 3 designs in total at ダーツハイブ stores

Companies mentioned:株式会社ハイブクリエーション、株式会社サンリオ、セガサミーグループ、ダーツハイブ

2 “Ballantine’s Single Malt” whiskies launched in limited quantities

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Originalサントリー(株)は、スペイサイドのグレンバーギー蒸溜所のモルト原酒を使用した「バランタイン シングルモルト グレンバーギー 16年」「同 21年」を2026年11月4日(水)から全国で数量限定新発売する。

Facts

  • ▼ Launch date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  • ▼ Sales area: Nationwide (limited quantities)
  • Nationwide (limited quantities)
  • 700 ml・15,750 yen・56%
  • 700 ml・24,750 yen・40%
  • Ballantine’s Single Malt Glenburgie 16 Year Old
  • “The same 21 Year Old”
  • Made using carefully selected casks aged for more than 30 years

Companies mentioned:サントリーホールディングス株式会社、サントリー(株)、グレンバーギー蒸溜所

[Daiichi Jitsugyo] to exhibit at “PV CellTech USA 2026” in the United States

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DJA, the U.S. subsidiary of general machinery trading company 第一実業株式会社, will exhibit at “PV CellTech USA 2026,” which will be held in San Francisco, United States, on October 13–14, 2026. It will showcase a wide range of products and technologies from domestic and international manufacturers supporting perovskite solar cells, from research and development through mass production.

Facts

  • Original2026年10月13日(火)~14日(水)
  • Owns perovskite solar cell pilot production lines measuring 300x300mm and 1200x600mm
  • Achieved power conversion efficiencies of 23% or higher for 300x300mm cells and 20% or higher for 1200x600mm cells

Companies mentioned:第一実業株式会社、DAIICHI JITSUGYO (AMERICA), INC.、パナソニック プロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社、Alpha Precision Systems Inc

TicketMe launches facial recognition. The service provides a seamless experience from account registration and ticket purchase through entry. Matching “purchasers” with “attendees” by face helps prevent unauthorized resales and admission under false identities.

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株式会社チケミー has launched facial recognition for admission on its NFT ticketing platform, “TicketMe.” Users register a facial photo when purchasing a ticket, then have their face checked at the venue on the day of the event. This prevents entry by anyone other than the ticket holder and helps prevent unauthorized resales and admission under false identities. A liveness check at registration also prevents people from registering with a photo of someone else.

Facts

  • Original資本金:1億4千万円(資本準備金を含む)
  • Established: June 2022
  • Even after the Act on the Prevention of Unauthorized Resale of Tickets took effect in 2019
  • Head office: 1-1-15 Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Companies mentioned:株式会社チケミー、TicketMe Inc.

Link and Motivation to speak at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” a major conference for recruiters, business leaders and CHROs

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株式会社リンクアンドモチベーション announced that it will join 川崎重工業株式会社 in a sponsor session at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” a major conference for recruiters, business leaders and CHROs hosted by 株式会社ワンキャリア. The companies will hold a special session on “recruitment based on shared values.”

Facts

  • Date and time: October 14, 2026, 14:50–15:30
  • Recruiters, business leaders and CHROs, among others (approximately 1,500 expected)
  • Capital: 1.38061 billion yen
  • Securities code: 2170 (TSE Prime Market)
  • Founded: April 2000
  • In February 2026, entered into a capital and business alliance with 株式会社ZENKIGEN, provider of the recruitment DX service “harutaka”
  • In April of the same year, it released “Motivation Cloud Entry Management,” a cloud service for recruitment support

Companies mentioned:株式会社リンクアンドモチベーション、株式会社ワンキャリア、川崎重工業株式会社、株式会社ZENKIGEN

A chewy treat for autumn appetites. Win 7 varieties of “Chia Seed Konjac Jelly,” celebrating its 10th anniversary! October campaign launches

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Original株式会社若翔は、「チアシード蒟蒻ゼリー」発売10周年を記念し、2026年10月1日~7日にInstagramで「チアコン10周年 10月プレゼントキャンペーン」を開催。「チアシード蒟蒻ゼリー」4種類と「チアシード蒟蒻ゼリー 発酵プラス+」3種類の計7種類を抽選でプレゼントする。

Facts

  • “Chia Seed Konjac Jelly” marks its 10th anniversary
  • Thursday, October 1, 2026–Wednesday, October 7, 23:59
  • Price: 356 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 378 yen (tax included)
  • Original1袋10個入り
  • Original1袋8個入り
  • Available in 4 varieties: grape, apple, peach and Setouchi lemon
  • Available in 3 varieties: pomegranate, cassis and camu camu
  • Launch date: March 2016
  • Renewal release date: July 2026
  • Established: January 2012

Companies mentioned:株式会社 若翔、チアコン

Launch of “ふるさとファンダム,” a service supporting the use of the hometown resident registration system

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ファンダムテック株式会社 announced that it will launch “ふるさとファンダム,” a support service for local governments considering the use of the hometown resident registration system, on October 6, 2026. The service provides a combination of support tailored to each local government’s circumstances, covering everything from identifying local challenges and designing and launching communities to creating opportunities for interaction and co-creation, and ongoing operations. It also uses “ファンダムリンクス,” a digital platform for recording support and contributions, to provide a system that uses Web3 technology to preserve records of participation and support.

Facts

  • We will begin offering “ふるさとファンダム” on October 6, 2026.
  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Building on community activities that have continued since 2009
  • 4th floor, 蚕糸会館, 1-9-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Companies mentioned:ファンダムテック株式会社、イー・エージェンシーグループ

Capital and business alliance between the Tokyo Keiki Group and Tokyo Artisan Intelligence

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東京計器株式会社 and its subsidiary 東京計器レールテクノ株式会社 (TRT) have invested in and formed a business alliance with Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社 (TAI), which develops edge AI solutions, to strengthen competitiveness by implementing AI in niche-leading products. The companies have previously collaborated on AI-based automated judgment technology for the “Track Inspection Labor-Saving System” in the railway equipment business. Going forward, they will combine TAI’s edge AI solutions with 東京計器株式会社’s broad range of niche-leading products in fields including marine and port equipment, industrial machinery, construction machinery, water and sewerage, defense, space, and railways, accelerating efforts to strengthen product competitiveness and develop new products.

Companies mentioned:東京計器株式会社、東京計器レールテクノ株式会社、Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社

“Hama Terrace Craft Beer Festival” to be held Oct. 9 (Fri.)–12 (Mon., holiday)

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The Yokohama Station East Exit Hama Terrace Utilization Committee (Yokohama Sky Building, Sogo & Seibu Sogo Yokohama Store, and Yokohama Shintoshin Center) will hold a craft beer festival at “Hama Terrace” for 4 days, from October 9 to 12, 2026. Roto Brewery, 南横浜ビール研究所, THE BLISS BREWERY, 横須賀ビール, and others will set up booths, and reusable cups will be used. Minato Mirai STREET MUSIC will also be held at the same time.

Facts

  • October 9 (Fri.)–12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
  • 9 (Fri.), 16:00–21:00
  • 10 (Sat.)–11 (Sun.), 12:00–20:00
  • 12 (Mon., holiday), 12:00–19:00
  • 2 times in fiscal 2023, 4 times in fiscal 2024, 4 times in fiscal 2025, and 2 times in fiscal 2026
  • 4 days, from October 9 to 12, 2026

Companies mentioned:横浜新都市センター株式会社、株式会社横浜スカイビル、株式会社そごう・西武(そごう横浜店)、Roto Brewery、南横浜ビール研究所、THE BLISS BREWERY、横須賀ビール、#ZeRo、プロント、SUNTORY

Forum hosted by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation 助成財団センター: “A Future Opened by Private Grants — How Founding Visions and Steady Progress Connect Society —”

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Original公益財団法人助成財団センターが、40回目となる「助成財団フォーラム2026」を2026年11月6日にハイブリッド開催すると発表した。テーマは「民間助成がひらく未来 — 設立の思いと確かな歩みが、社会をつなぐ —」で、特別講演は日本学士院院長の野依良治氏が務める。川野小児医学奨学財団、ローム ミュージック ファンデーション、浦上食品・食文化振興財団の3財団による事例報告や、内閣府公益認定等委員会事務局長の大野卓氏による来賓挨拶も予定されている。

Facts

  • Original40回目となる「助成財団フォーラム」
  • Date and time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 13:00–17:15
  • 13:00–17:15 (reception, 17:30–19:00)
  • Reception: 17:30–19:00
  • [Venue] Limited to the first 90 people
  • 8,800 yen
  • 12,100 yen
  • Reception fee: 7,000 yen
  • Registration deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
  • Established through donations from 118 individuals and organizations, including House Foods Co., Ltd.
  • Established in 1989
  • Joined ローム株式会社 in 1985
  • Has worked in sales for approximately 35 years since then
  • Has held the current position since 2019
  • Completed a master’s program in the Graduate School of Engineering at 京都大学 in 1963
  • President of 理化学研究所 since 2003
  • Director of the Center for Research and Development Strategy at 科学技術振興機構 since 2015
  • President of 日本学士院 since 2025
  • Joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (now 農林水産省) in 1976
  • Has held the current position since 2017
  • Original同一団体より2人目以降は【半額】

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人助成財団センター、日本学士院、京都大学、名古屋大学、ハーバード大学、理化学研究所、科学技術振興機構、日本化学会、文部科学省、公益財団法人川野小児医学奨学財団、株式会社ヤオコー、ローム株式会社、公益財団法人ローム ミュージック ファンデーション、公益財団法人京都市音楽芸術文化振興財団、公益財団法人日本ピアノ教育連盟、公益財団法人浦上食品・食文化振興財団、ハウス食品株式会社、農林水産省、JICA、独立行政法人日本学術振興会、公益財団法人住友財団、内閣府公益認定等委員会、内閣府公益法人行政担当室、日本経済新聞出版社

Capital and business alliance between Tokyo Artisan Intelligence and the Tokyo Keiki Group

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Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社 (TAI) has entered into a capital and business alliance to strengthen competitiveness through AI implementation in niche-leading products, receiving investment from 東京計器株式会社 and its subsidiary 東京計器レールテクノ株式会社 (TRT). The companies will integrate edge AI solutions into 東京計器株式会社’s product range, including marine and port equipment, industrial machinery, and railways. Beginning with their collaboration on the “Track Inspection Labor-Saving System” in the railway equipment business, they will also promote business development in the field of physical AI.

Facts

  • 5th floor, Prime Shin-Yokohama Building, 2-3-19 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033
  • Tel: 03-3730-7013 (direct)

Companies mentioned:Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社、東京計器株式会社、東京計器レールテクノ株式会社

Flyle (フライル), an AI agent for contact centers and customer experience operations, to debut a refreshed corporate logo on Tuesday, October 6

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株式会社フライル, which provides Flyle (フライル), an AI agent for contact centers and customer experience operations, announced that it will refresh its corporate logo on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The design will be changed to visualize the flywheel effect, based on the concept of “a strong presence × a sense of openness with warmth.”

Facts

  • We will refresh our corporate logo starting Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
  • Flyle launched in 2021 as a “product management cloud” that supports product development decisions based on customer feedback.
  • Established: February 10, 2020
  • Capital: 1,039,790,200 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社フライル、Flyle,Inc.

Original【スターゲイトホテル関西エアポート】 53階からの絶景を独占する 1日1組限定 完全予約制 レストラン貸切パーティプラン

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Originalスターゲイトホテル関西エアポート(大阪府泉佐野市、地上256m・54階建て)は、53階の中国料理「星龍」にて、1日1組様限定・完全予約制の『レストラン貸切パーティプラン』を2026年10月1日から2027年3月31日まで販売開始。丸ごと北京ダックや鮮魚の中華風お刺身をライブで提供し、5,500円・7,000円・10,000円の3コースに加え、150分制のアルコール飲み放題(+2,500円)を用意。10名〜30名様向け。

Facts

  • A landmark skyscraper rising 256 m above ground
  • 53rd-floor Chinese restaurant 中国料理「星龍」
  • A high-rise landmark hotel standing 256 m tall with 54 floors
  • Original1日1組様限定
  • Group size: 10–30 people
  • Optional 150-minute all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverage plan
  • Whole Peking Duck & Black Vinegar Sweet-and-Sour Pork Course … 5,500 yen
  • Whole Peking Duck & Japanese Beef Course … 7,000 yen
  • Whole Peking Duck & Shark Fin and Abalone Course … 10,000 yen
  • +¥2,500 per person
  • Business hours: 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:30)
  • Sales period: Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.)–Mar. 31, 2027 (Wed.)
  • Reservations required (must be booked at least 7 days in advance)
  • Groups of 31 or more will be seated in a banquet hall.

Companies mentioned:エスアイエススターゲイトホテル株式会社、スターゲイトホテル関西エアポート、中国料理「星龍」

A new “open space” connecting the city and its people is coming to the banks of the Kanda River in Akihabara. Café and rental space “WAND (Wand)” to grand open on Friday, Oct. 16

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Original株式会社Yuinchuは、株式会社サンケイビルが2026年7月22日に開業した木造中高層オフィスビル『KiGi AKIHABARA』(東京都千代田区東神田)1階・2階に、カフェ&レンタルスペース「WAND(ワンド)」を2026年10月16日にオープンすると発表した。神田川沿いの立地を活かし、都市のにぎわいと水辺の静けさが共存する場として、街と人をつなぐ「余白」を創出することを目指す。空間デザインはPuddle株式会社、陶器は原宿のCLAY STUDIO、家具には群馬県のイヌワシ木材を採用。

Facts

  • The café and rental space “WAND (Wand)” will open on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
  • “KiGi AKIHABARA,” a mid- to high-rise wooden office building opened by 株式会社サンケイビル on Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • Business hours: 10:00–17:00
  • Established: Aug. 8, 2012
  • Address: 2-8-16 Higashikanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, KiGi AKIHABARA 1F

Companies mentioned:株式会社Yuinchu、株式会社サンケイビル、Puddle株式会社、CLAY STUDIO、株式会社plower

[株式会社アセンド] RecACE plus, a call recording and AI transcription and summarization service for addressing customer harassment, to exhibit at “AI Revolution and the Frontlines of Cybersecurity Measures in Takanawa Gateway,” hosted by Otsuka Corporation

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株式会社アセンド announced that its call recording, AI transcription, and AI summarization service “RecACE plus” will be exhibited at “AI Revolution and the Frontlines of Cybersecurity Measures in Takanawa Gateway,” an event hosted by 株式会社大塚商会 and taking place on Oct. 13 and 14, 2026. The company will introduce the use of AI to address customer harassment and record and visualize telephone interactions.

Facts

  • Event dates and times: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 14:00–17:30 (registration opens at 13:30); Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, 10:00–17:30 (registration opens at 9:30)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, 10:00–17:30 (registration opens at 9:30)
  • Venue: Takanawa Gateway Convention Center, 6th floor
  • Participation fee: Free (advance registration required)
  • Address: Meihou Building 5F, 1-21-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

Companies mentioned:株式会社アセンド、株式会社大塚商会

Check an estimated cost for SEO improvements without article production. フィシルコム株式会社 refreshes its estimate simulation for SEO support

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フィシルコム株式会社 has refreshed its estimate simulation for SEO improvement support. Users can enter the number of target sites, pages to review, minor revisions, and additional articles to check an estimate; consultations are also available for improvements to existing sites without article production.

Facts

  • フィシルコム株式会社 has refreshed its estimate simulation for SEO improvement support
  • An estimate can be checked even if the number of additional articles is set to 0 or left blank
  • Original1サイトあたり50ページまでの確認が基本料金に含まれる
  • The basic scope includes minor revisions to titles, descriptions, internal links, and other elements for up to 5 pages per site
  • Additional articles are 3,000–5,000 characters and include supplied materials, content review, and editing
  • Choose from “Production and implementation only (materials and direction supplied),” “from planning through production and implementation,” or “ongoing improvement support” for the scope of work
  • For technical support, choose between “minor revisions to an existing site” and “migration, full-scale overhaul, or custom system support”
  • The representative director and president is 与謝秀作

Companies mentioned:フィシルコム株式会社

Trial signs agreement with 福岡県 on “Supply of Goods During Disasters and Support for People Evacuating in Vehicles”

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株式会社トライアルカンパニー, headquartered in Fukuoka City, signed an agreement with 福岡県 on Oct. 6, 2026, on the “Supply of Goods During Disasters and Support for People Evacuating in Vehicles.” Leveraging its network of 82 stores in 福岡県, the company will provide spaces in store parking lots for people evacuating in vehicles, make toilet facilities available, and rapidly supply food, daily necessities, and other essential goods during disasters.

Facts

  • On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 (Reiwa 8), an agreement on the “Supply of Goods During Disasters and Support for People Evacuating in Vehicles” (hereinafter, “the Agreement”) was signed with 福岡県 (Governor: 誠太郎 服部)
  • Operates 82 stores in 福岡県 (as of the end of August 2026)
  • Number of stores: 82 in 福岡県 (381 nationwide) *As of the end of August
  • Established: Asahiya opened in 1974 (company name changed to its current name in 1984)
  • TEL: 0120-033-559

Companies mentioned:株式会社トライアルカンパニー、福岡県、株式会社トライアルホールディングス

A Christmas afternoon tea featuring strawberries and berries arrives! Includes a Christmas wreath plate loaded with Amaou strawberries and rich apple caramel

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Originalキンプトン新宿東京が2026年11月1日~12月25日の期間限定で、NYをテーマにしたクリスマスアフタヌーンティーをディストリクトブラッスリー・バー・ラウンジで提供開始。

Facts

  • Originalキンプトン新宿東京は2026年11月1日(日)から12月25日(金)まで「Christmas in NEW YORK」をテーマにしたクリスマスアフタヌーンティーを提供する
  • Original開催場所はディストリクトブラッスリー・バー・ラウンジ(キンプトン新宿東京2階、Tel:03-6258-1414)である
  • The tea pairing features New York-based “HARNEY & SONS” and is supervised by Masumi Hayashibara of Masumi English Tea NY

Companies mentioned:キンプトン新宿東京、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、HARNEY & SONS、Masumi English Tea NY

<Survey on environmental awareness and reuse practices conducted by 伊藤忠グループ’s Belong> 50.2% believe buying a used smartphone protects the environment and contributes to society, but only 14.0% have done so, highlighting a gap between awareness and action

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Belong of 伊藤忠グループ announced the results of a survey on environmental awareness and reuse practices, conducted among 600 men and women aged 10 to 60 to coincide with October’s 3R Promotion Month. While 50.2% said buying a used smartphone contributes to environmental protection and society, only 14.0% had actually done so, revealing a gap between awareness and action. A total of 64.8% felt hesitant about buying one, with battery degradation the most common reason (56.8%).

Facts

  • More than half (50.2%) said buying a used smartphone contributes to environmental protection and society
  • The figure for “smartphones” was only 14.0%
  • More than half (56.5%) said they want to prioritize options that take the environment and society into consideration
  • Overall, 64.8% said they “feel hesitant”
  • The figure was only 45.0% among people in their 20s
  • More than half (55.0%) said they “do not feel hesitant”
  • No. 1: “I’m concerned about battery degradation” (56.8%)
  • “It costs less than a new one and helps keep costs down” (44.3%) was the most common reason
  • “Even an older model has sufficient performance for my needs” (31.8%)
  • No. 1: “Books, manga, and other publications” (48.7%)
  • Number of respondents: 600 (100 in each age group)
  • Around 200 million used mobile devices (worth around ¥10 trillion) are traded worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社Belong、伊藤忠グループ、経済産業省、環境省

Fermented anti-aging skincare brand “FAS” and womenswear brand “EZUMi” collaborate on a new uniform that embodies “fermentation = serendipity”

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株式会社シロク, which operates the fermented anti-aging skincare brand “FAS,” has revamped the uniforms worn by FAS culturists to mark the brand’s 3rd anniversary. Designed by Yasutoshi Ezumi, designer of womenswear brand “EZUMi,” the new uniforms feature transforming silhouettes and draw a parallel between the serendipitous beauty brought about by fermentation and the kiln effects found in ceramics.

Facts

  • To mark the brand’s 3rd anniversary, we are revamping the uniforms worn by FAS culturists.
  • We make products centered on “black rice ferment extract,” which contains as many as 738 ingredients.
  • A womenswear brand founded in 2010 by designer 江角泰俊.
  • Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1981.
  • Has been responsible for knitwear design at “アクアスキュータム” since the Spring/Summer 2008 season.
  • The brand name was changed to “EZUMi” in 2018.
  • Hours: 9:00–18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the year-end/New Year holidays)

Companies mentioned:株式会社シロク、FAS、EZUMi、アクアスキュータム、アレキサンダー・マックイーン

“Yakiniku Yappa. Shin-Yurigaoka” flagship store under the mid-term management plan to grand open on Tuesday, October 13! Launching a next-generation store model featuring the newly developed proprietary OS “WaoPad” and the use of robots

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Trailhead Global Holdings’ consolidated subsidiary 株式会社Yappa will open its 5th yakiniku restaurant, “Yakiniku Yappa.,” in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 13, 2026. As a flagship store under the mid-term management plan, it will introduce the company-developed OS “WaoPad,” 2 types of robots and a central kitchen as an integrated system.

Facts

  • 株式会社Yappa will grand open “Yakiniku Yappa. Shin-Yurigaoka,” the 5th location of its yakiniku brand “Yakiniku Yappa.,” on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
  • The Shin-Yurigaoka store is the flagship store for the Trailhead Group’s mid-term management plan, “Digital Food Tech Strategy.”
  • WaoPad is an ordering system developed in-house by 株式会社SBWorks using AI and will be introduced at the Shin-Yurigaoka store as the group’s 1st location.
  • The “CADEBOT” serving robot is made by UBTECH and features 4 trays (each with a load capacity of 10 kg) and vibration-resistant wheels.
  • The “JINNY (J20)” cleaning robot is a compact commercial cleaning robot provided by 株式会社エムエムインターナショナル.
  • The central kitchen is located in Setagaya, Tokyo, and consolidates meat cutting and preparation, as well as the preparation of house-made sauces and soups.
  • Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社’s securities code is 3358, and its president and representative director is 高田十光.
  • The Trailhead Group forecasts consolidated revenue of 3.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2027.

Companies mentioned:Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社Yappa、株式会社SBWorks、UBTECH、株式会社エムエムインターナショナル、ワイエスフード

☆☆☆伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社 50th Anniversary Project☆☆☆ “Anitouch Kichijoji,” an indoor animal interaction zoo, OPENS October 19, 2026 (Monday)

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Original株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園が、伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社50周年記念事業として、屋内型ふれあい動物園「アニタッチ 吉祥寺」を2026年10月19日(月)にJR吉祥寺駅徒歩2分の場所にオープンすると発表。アニタッチ初の路面店舗で、カピバラの岩風呂やバードパラダイスなど約45種150匹以上の動物との時間無制限のふれあいを楽しめる。

Facts

  • It has been decided that the venue will open on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  • Adults 1,600 yen 1,800 yen
  • Students (junior high school age and above) 1,400 yen 1,600 yen
  • Ages 4 and up through elementary school age 800 yen 1,000 yen
  • Snack ticket, booklet of 6 tickets 1,000 yen
  • (Approximately 45 species and more than 150 animals) Capybaras, ring-tailed lemurs, woodchucks, panda mice, etc.
  • A 2-minute walk from Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line

Companies mentioned:株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園、伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社、伊豆シャボテン動物公園グループ

Qualifying rounds for “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS HOKURIKU,” one of the world’s largest kids’ dance events, confirmed! The top 2 point-getters in each region will advance to the final in April

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株式会社アノマリー announced that it will hold “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS HOKURIKU vol.1” on October 18, 2026. The Hokuriku regional qualifiers will be held 3 times, with the top 2 contestants advancing to the final at Ryogoku Kokugikan on April 18, 2027.

Facts

  • A 1-on-1 street dance battle, born in Japan in 2005 as “DANCE@LIVE,” and one of the largest of its kind in the world.
  • “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS HOKURIKU vol.1” will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
  • “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS HOKURIKU vol.2” will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
  • “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS HOKURIKU CLIMAX” will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2027.
  • The final competition, “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 FINAL,” will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
  • The top 2 point-getters in each region and the 2 contestants who win the “WILDCARD qualifier” held the day before the final (the WILDCARD slots) will advance to the final.
  • To enter the KIDS category, participants must be junior high school students or younger at the time of entry (those who have graduated by the time of the final may also participate). The style is an ALL STYLES 1-on-1 battle, with no restrictions on dancers’ genres or styles.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アノマリー、マイナビ

株式会社AlbaLink signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 新潟県南魚沼市 to promote the circulation of vacant homes

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株式会社AlbaLink has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 新潟県南魚沼市 to promote the circulation of vacant homes. The partnership aims to prevent inadequate management of vacant homes, a challenge unique to heavy-snowfall areas, and promote the circulation of difficult properties with unknown owners or complex property rights. It will draw on AlbaLink’s specialized expertise and nationwide network to address vacant-home issues and protect the living environment.

Facts

  • On Tuesday, October 6, Reiwa 8, we formally signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Promoting the Circulation of Vacant Homes” (the “Agreement”) with 新潟県南魚沼市.
  • Location: 3F BESIDE KIBA, 2-17-16 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042
  • Main phone number: 03-6458-8135

Companies mentioned:株式会社AlbaLink、新潟県南魚沼市

Terra Charge takes over Mirise Enechange’s EV charging business, creating Japan’s largest network with approximately 67,000 charging ports (Note 1)

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OriginalEV充電インフラ事業「Terra Charge」を展開するTerra Charge株式会社は、ミライズエネチェンジ株式会社が展開するEV充電事業を事業譲渡により承継することを決定した。本事業承継により、両社の充電ネットワークを統合し、合計約6.7万口の国内最大の充電器ネットワークとなる。契約締結日は2026年10月6日、事業承継日は2027年1月末を予定。

Facts

  • Our charging network will total approximately 67,000 ports, making it the largest in Japan
  • The goal is to develop charging infrastructure with 300,000 ports, including public fast chargers, by 2030
  • Agreement signing date: October 6, 2026
  • Business transfer date: end of January 2027 (planned)
  • Since launching our EV charging infrastructure business in 2022
  • Established: April 1, 2010

Companies mentioned:Terra Charge 株式会社、ミライズエネチェンジ株式会社

Cainz signs share transfer agreement to acquire all shares in Sonitech

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株式会社カインズ signed a share transfer agreement on September 18, 2026, to acquire all issued shares of ソニテック株式会社, a specialist trading company for residential construction materials. The acquisition will expand its materials procurement and supply capabilities for construction professionals and strengthen the supply chain across the housing and construction sectors.

Facts

  • The share transfer is scheduled to close on Monday, October 19, 2026.
  • Sonitech is a specialized trading company founded in July 1967 that comprehensively sells construction materials for wooden homes.
  • As of March 2026, Sonitech had 266 employees, including part-time and temporary staff.
  • Sonitech's capital is 66.4 million yen.
  • Cainz is a home improvement chain operating 278 stores in 29 prefectures.
  • Based on residential blueprints, Sonitech provides an end-to-end service covering cost estimates and quotations, procurement, order processing, and delivery management by residence and construction phase.
  • Sonitech's president and representative director is 三宅 修.

Companies mentioned:株式会社カインズ、ソニテック株式会社、日本みらいキャピタル株式会社、NMC四号投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社大都、リフォームテクノロジー株式会社、株式会社交換できるくん、株式会社アンドパッド

Rakuten Securities: In today's world of rising interest rates, ultra-long-term government bonds are now available!

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Original楽天証券株式会社は、2026年10月15日より個人向け国債より高い利率が期待できる残存10年以上の超長期国債の取扱いを開始する。20年・30年・40年の3銘柄を提供し、額面5万円以上5万円単位で購入・中途売却が可能。2026年1-6月の個人向け国債販売額は前年同期比約4倍の1,716億円に急増しており、固定金利3年・5年債の販売額占比は41.5%(前年同期比36.4ポイント増)に達するなど、日銀の利上げを背景に債券への需要変化に対応する。

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that, starting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, we will begin handling ultra-long-term government bonds with at least 10 years remaining to maturity, which are expected to offer higher interest rates than government bonds for individual investors.
  • Original2026年1-6月の個人向け国債の販売額が、前年同期比約4倍となる1,716億円と急増した
  • Fixed-rate 3-year and 5-year bonds together accounted for 41.5% of sales, up 36.4 percentage points year over year.
  • They can be purchased or sold before maturity at any time (※), in increments of 50,000 yen, with a minimum face value of 50,000 yen.
  • Customers will be able to purchase 3 issues with different remaining maturities of 20, 30 and 40 years.

Companies mentioned:楽天証券株式会社

10 days to experience the appeal of sports and outdoor activities: Shisui Premium Outlets to hold “Autumn Special Days”

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Original三菱地所・サイモン株式会社が運営する酒々井プレミアム・アウトレットが、2026年10月9日(金)から18日(日)までの10日間、スポーツの日にあわせた特別企画「Autumn Special Days」を開催。Hummel・The North Faceの屋外販売会やTaylorMadeのフィッティングイベント、15種目のスポーツ体験ができる「ONE SPORTS FESTA」、B級品・サンプル品販売などを実施する。

Facts

  • Original2026年10月9日(金)から18日(日)まで
  • “ONE SPORTS FESTA,” where visitors can enjoy 15 sports experiences, including para sports and inclusive sports
  • One of the largest outlet malls in the Kanto region, with around 220 popular domestic and international brand stores
  • Original開催日:10月10日(土)~12日(月・祝)
  • Original開催日:10月15日(木)、16日(金)
  • Capacity: up to 10 people per day
  • Event hours: 10:00–17:00
  • Event hours: 10:00–16:00
  • Business hours: 10:00–20:00
  • About 50 minutes by car from Tokyo
  • About 15 minutes from Narita Airport
  • For reservations, please contact the TaylorMade Shisui store at (043-481-7533).
  • Participation fee: Free

Companies mentioned:三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、Hummel、The North Face、TaylorMade、株式会社イースト

AIsmiley to exhibit at CEATEC 2026 at Makuhari Messe for 4 days starting Tuesday, Oct. 13

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株式会社アイスマイリー announced that it will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as part of its showcase for the AI portal AIsmiley and co-creation community AIsmiley Community. At booth 5H118 in the X (Transformation) Park, the company will introduce solutions including AI agents and generative AI, provide AI implementation consultations, and offer the “AI Agent Frontline Chaos Map” free of charge.

Facts

  • We will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
  • Original・会期:2026年10月13日(火)~16日(金) 10:00~17:00
  • AI portal AIsmiley, booth number: 5H118
  • AIsmiley is one of Japan's largest AI portals, with 3 million monthly page views and more than 500 listed products.
  • Capital: 14,990 thousand yen
  • Date established: March 9, 2018
  • Tel: 03-6452-4750

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイスマイリー、AIsmiley、AIsmiley Community、一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会(JEITA)

ORION launches tuner-free TVs equipped with “DLG technology” to boost video refresh rates

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株式会社ドウシシャ will launch the GLD Series tuner-free smart TVs, equipped with “DLG technology” for gaming video, in early October 2026 under its ORION brand. The models are the 50V GLD502U and 43V GLD432U.

Facts

  • Sales will begin in early October 2026 through the official online store “Doshisha Marche” and retailers.
  • BOOST 120Hz function (DLG technology)
  • Original通常1秒間に60回行われる画面の書き換えを
  • Reduces blue light by approximately 50%.
  • Pixel count: 3840×2160
  • ORION tuner-free smart TV, 50V
  • ORION tuner-free smart TV, 43V
  • Width 111.1 × height 70.1 × depth 27.4 cm
  • Width 95.6 × height 61.1 × depth 17.9 cm
  • Approx. weight of unit with stand: 8.3 kg
  • Approx. weight of unit with stand: 5.9 kg
  • More than 400,000 movies and TV shows
  • More than 100,000 applications
  • Capital: 4.993 billion yen
  • Established: January 1977
  • Tel: 0120-104-481 (weekdays 9:00–17:00)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ、ORION(オリオン)、Google LLC、Netflix、Amazon.com, Inc.、ドルビーラボラトリーズ

New “NEWPORT” solar watches from U.S. POLO ASSN.

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株式会社ドウシシャ announced that it will launch 5 new “NEWPORT” solar watch models in October 2026 as part of the watch collection from U.S. POLO ASSN., the officially licensed brand of the United States Polo Association. The suggested retail price is 18,000 yen (before tax) / 19,800 yen (including tax) each. The watches feature 34 mm cases, solar functionality and leather straps. The 5 color variations include brown, greige, ivory and navy tones.

Facts

  • We will launch 5 new “NEWPORT” solar watch models in October 2026.
  • To go on sale sequentially from October 2026
  • 19,800 yen each (including tax)
  • Suggested retail price: 18,000 yen each (before tax)
  • Case size: 34 mm
  • Markets in 135 countries around the world
  • Capital: 4.993 billion yen
  • Established: January 1977
  • In 1890, the Polo Association (U.S. POLO ASSOCIATION) was established to formalize the sport of polo.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ、U.S. POLO ASSN.、U.S. POLO ASSOCIATION(米国ポロ協会)

Horror experience exhibit “Accident Property Real Estate” to open on Nov. 3, 2026

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Original株式会社CS日本が、2026年11月3日から11月22日まで東京ソラマチ5F スペース634にて初のホラー体験展示『事故物件不動産』を開催。事故物件住みます芸人・松原タニシが監修、松竹お化け屋本舗が制作協力で参加し、部屋に遺された痕跡を辿る体験型展示会を提供する。チケットは2026年10月10日10:00よりぴあ・アソビュー!にて発売。

Facts

  • Dates: November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday) to November 22 (Sunday), 2026
  • Hours: 11:00–21:00
  • Weekdays: ¥2,200 (tax included)
  • Holidays: ¥2,500 (tax included)
  • Originalチケットぴあ、アソビュー!でチケットを2026年10月10日(土) 10:00より発売
  • 松竹’s horror brand, 松竹お化け屋本舗, launched in 1998.
  • Tokyo Solamachi 5F Space 634

Companies mentioned:株式会社CS日本、松竹、松竹お化け屋本舗、松竹芸能、日本テレビ、チケットぴあ、アソビュー!

[Transcosmos Online Seminar] Seminar on municipal AX/DX strategies after standardization to be held October 22 (Thursday)

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トランスコスモス株式会社 announced that it will hold an online seminar on municipal AX/DX strategies following the transition to standardized core business systems on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The seminar will explain business reform models linking the use of AI (AX) with BPO, as well as approaches to advancing front-yard reform, alongside leading case studies. Attendance is free, the seminar is intended for corporate customers, and it will be held on Zoom.

Facts

  • Date and time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 13:30–14:30
  • In 36 countries and regions around the world, with 189 locations
  • A one-stop global e-commerce service delivering to consumers in 46 countries and regions worldwide
  • Since its founding in 1966, transcosmos
  • Participation fee: Free (advance registration required)

Companies mentioned:トランスコスモス株式会社

[国際情報工科自動車大学校] Student team wins an Excellence Award at the “Medical Innovation Idea Contest”

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The student team “CST” from 国際情報工科自動車大学校, part of NSGグループ’s FSGカレッジリーグ, won an Excellence Award at the “7th Medical Innovation Idea Contest” held on October 2. The team proposed “Okaeri,” a smart shoe inspired by the social challenge of approximately 17,000 people going missing each year due to dementia.

Facts

  • The “7th Medical Innovation Idea Contest,” held Friday, October 2
  • A total of 205 ideas were submitted
  • Selected as one of 6 award-winning ideas to advance to the final judging
  • Team “CST,” comprising 4 students in the 4-year Advanced Information Engineering and Information Systems Engineering departments
  • Approximately 17,000 people per year
  • Received approval for establishment in 2001
  • A corporate group comprising 101 entities

Companies mentioned:株式会社NSGホールディングス、NSGグループ、FSGカレッジリーグ、国際情報工科自動車大学校

[星野リゾート] Choose from 4 annual start dates! 63 new employees pledge their commitment with “Pledge Handprints” at the 2026 autumn entrance ceremony

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On October 5, 2026, 星野リゾート held its 2026 autumn entrance ceremony, “Chigiri no Kai,” at BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, welcoming 63 new employees. Under the training theme “CAMP!CAMP!!CAMP!!!,” the company held the new employee training program “Warm-up Camp” and the entrance ceremony. After messages of support from representative Yoshiharu Hoshino and staff at the employees’ assigned facilities, and the presentation of senryu poems, the new employees pledged their commitment to joining the company through the customary “Pledge Handprints.” The company offers employees a choice of 4 annual start dates (April, June, October, and February).

Facts

  • Welcoming 63 new employees
  • 星野リゾート, which operates 81 properties in Japan and abroad
  • 76 in Japan
  • 5 overseas
  • 6 brands
  • Offering 4 annual start dates: April, June, October, and February
  • The entrance ceremony was held on October 5, 2026
  • 13:00~
  • At “Chigiri no Kai,” held since 2003

Companies mentioned:星野リゾート、BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート

Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples unveil the second installment of their sunglasses collection

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Jil Sander and Oliver Peoples have unveiled the second installment of their sunglasses collection, “JIL SANDER Oliver Peoples.” Designed by Simone Bellotti, the second installment comprises 3 models (Edition 7, 9, and 10): 1 titanium-frame style and 2 acetate-frame styles. The sunglasses feature Italian-made lenses and are handcrafted in Japan. They go on sale October 5, 2026, at ¥94,710 each.

Facts

  • Release date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
  • Price: EDITION 7, 9, 10: ¥94,710 each at directly operated stores
  • 3 new editions: 1 titanium-frame style and 2 acetate-frame styles
  • Currently available at 80 stores worldwide and on JilSander.com
  • Operates 43 boutiques
  • Products are currently sold in more than 60 countries worldwide
  • Jil Sander was founded by Jil Sander in 1968
  • Oliver Peoples, founded in 1987,
  • Joined the OTBグループ in 2021
  • Simone Bellotti has led creative direction since March 2025

Companies mentioned:ルックスオティカジャパン株式会社、ジル サンダー (JIL SANDER)、オリバーピープルズ (Oliver Peoples)、OTBグループ

学校法人三幸学園 × 湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ to hold a signing ceremony for a comprehensive partnership agreement to revitalize local communities, develop talent, and enhance value for both parties

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学校法人三幸学園 and 株式会社湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ will conclude a “comprehensive partnership agreement” on Saturday, October 10, to work together to revitalize local communities through sports, develop talent, and enhance value for both parties. A signing ceremony will be held at Odawara Arena, featuring programs by students from 横浜リゾート&スポーツ専門学校 and 小田原短期大学.

Facts

  • Date: Saturday, October 10, from 11:30
  • From 11:00: posture improvement and stretching booth (横浜リゾート&スポーツ専門学校)
  • 15 minutes on foot from Tomizu Station on the Odakyu Line / 15 minutes on foot from Hotaruda Station on the Odakyu Line
  • 263 Nakazone, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0866
  • 263 Nakazone, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture

Companies mentioned:学校法人三幸学園、株式会社湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ、湘南ベルマーレ、横浜リゾート&スポーツ専門学校、小田原短期大学

Fall/winter beauty conversations on social media shift toward “muted colors” and “ingredient-specific mentions.” KEEN releases free forecast of fall/winter 2026 beauty trends on social media

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KEEN株式会社 has released a free report forecasting fall/winter 2026 beauty trends on social media, based on an analysis of 232,426 beauty-related posts on X using “KEEN KAIWAI Intelligence.” Posts specifically mentioning skincare ingredients are on the rise, while mentions of “muted colors” in makeup were 4.1 times the level of 1 year earlier and surged to approximately 16 times that level in September 2026. Mentions of “serum primers and serum foundations” also rose 2.2 times.

Facts

  • 232,426 beauty-related posts on X (September 2025–September 2026)
  • Survey of 24 active beauty creators
  • 4.1 times higher in June–August 2026 compared with September–November 2025
  • The rate of mentions of azelaic acid was 2.4 times the level of 1 year earlier
  • Mentions of “serum primers and serum foundations” were 2.2 times the level of 1 year earlier
  • Approximately 16 times the level in September–November 2025
  • The rate of mentions of muted colors reached 1.14%
  • The average number of likes on muted-color posts was 8.6 times the average for the community
  • 6.0% of impressions (views) across the community
  • 6.0% of impressions (views), or approximately 8.52 million
  • Dry-skin community · 106,288 posts
  • Warm-tone/cool-tone community · 126,138 posts
  • Approx. 119,000 posting accounts
  • Approx. 3.43 billion total impressions
  • Full report (PDF, 12 pages total)

Companies mentioned:KEEN株式会社、資生堂ジャパン株式会社、株式会社コーセー、株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス、HAKOBUNE

Disgaea RPG: Makai Senki Disgaea RPG ~The Ultimate Overlord Decisive Battle!~ to Hold MAP Event “Makai Reikon-den Izuna”!

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Original株式会社ドリコムは、スマートフォン向けゲーム『魔界戦記ディスガイアRPG ~最凶魔王決定戦!~』にて、MAPイベント「魔界霊魂伝イヅナ~はじめてのハロウィン~」を2026年10月6日(火)0:00より開催。「ハロウィンラズベリル」「ハロウィンルーシー」が新たに参戦し、報酬には「イヅナ」が登場。イベント期間は2026年10月20日(火)23:59まで。

Facts

  • Original2026年10月6日(火)0:00より開催いたしました
  • Release date: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019
  • Established: November 13, 2001
  • The Pick Up characters include ★4 Halloween Raspberryl and ★4 Halloween Lucy, who play active roles in the event story.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドリコム、Aniplex Inc.、Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.、DMM Games

食べチョク proposes “supporting producers by continuing to eat their rice” amid falling rice prices; subscription campaign runs through Oct. 25

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株式会社ビビッドガーデン, which operates 食べチョク, will run a rice subscription campaign from Oct. 1 to 25, 2026, to provide ongoing support for producers as rice prices fall. The average price of branded rice at supermarkets has fallen 32.2% year over year to 2,966 yen per 5kg. Meanwhile, in the company’s survey, 98.4% of responding rice farmers said they need at least 2万 yen per 玄米60kg to continue producing, while 56.5% said they need 2万5,000 yen or more. The company highlights that current prices accessible to consumers are below the level needed to maintain production. Everyone who newly subscribes and completes 3 deliveries by Jan. 31, 2027, will receive a 500-yen coupon.

Facts

  • The average price of branded rice sold at supermarkets fell 32.2% from the same period last year
  • The price came to 2,966 yen per 5kg
  • 98.4% said they need at least 2万 yen per 玄米60kg to continue production
  • A total of 56.5% of respondents said they need 2万5,000 yen or more
  • 53.2% said, “I know someone nearby who is considering leaving farming or scaling back operations”
  • They said, “Concerns about continuing to run the business have grown stronger”
  • Valid responses: 62
  • Receive a 500-yen coupon redeemable at 食べチョク
  • At 2万5,000 yen, this is equivalent to about 3,400–3,700 yen for 5kg of white rice sold at supermarkets
  • As of September 2026, the service had 1.4 million users
  • The number of registered producers has exceeded 12,000
  • About 50,000 carefully selected items are listed

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビビッドガーデン、食べチョク、農林水産省、戸頭農場、スガイエコファーム、オータニファーム、トゥリーアンドノーフ株式会社、マイボイスコム、Similarweb、Fastask

【Dior】A look at the fine jewelry worn by celebrities attending the 2027 Summer Women’s Collection

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A press release from クリスチャン・ディオール合同会社 detailing the fine jewelry by Victoire de Castellane worn by 5 celebrities—高畑充希, インディ・ナバレッテ, ディルラバ・ディルムラット, エロイーズ・ファヴィエ and ジータ・ドートヴィル—who attended the 2027 Summer Women’s Collection show by Jonathan Anderson, held at the Tuileries Garden in Paris on Sept. 29, 2026. The release also provides prices.

Facts

  • Held at the Tuileries Garden in Paris on Sept. 29, 2026
  • ¥7,400,000
  • ¥850,000
  • ¥600,000
  • ¥10,500,000
  • ¥6,700,000
  • ¥5,400,000
  • ¥245,000
  • ¥640,000

Companies mentioned:クリスチャン・ディオール合同会社、Dior、Getty Images

暗号屋 to exhibit at RAMEN TECH GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026 in Fukuoka

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合同会社暗号屋 will exhibit at the global startup conference RAMEN TECH GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026, to be held in 福岡市 on Oct. 8, 2026, and will offer consultations on its blockchain partner business and “すてぶるペイ,” a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin payment service.

Facts

  • Date and time: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 9:30–18:20 (doors open at 9:00)
  • Established: February 2019
  • Admission: Free (advance registration required). Entry and exit permitted at any time

Companies mentioned:合同会社暗号屋、福岡市

POLE to POLE 2026: ハワイ宇野キャンプパーク welcomes riders from across Japan as the first official campsite in the San'in area

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ハワイ宇野キャンプパーク (operated by 中一&スマイルカンパニー株式会社) hosted about 90 riders from across Japan on Sept. 21–22, 2026, as the first official campsite in the San'in area for the motorcycle event POLE to POLE 2026, organized by 一般社団法人日本ライダーズフォーラム. Taking advantage of its location along National Route 9, the site plans to develop as a base for motorcycle trips and touring stays in San'in.

Facts

  • Welcomed riders from across Japan on Sept. 21–22, 2026
  • About 90 people gathered from across Japan
  • Original開催期間 2026年9月19日(土)~9月27日(日)
  • Address: 〒682-0701 1962-36 Uno, Yurihama-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture

Companies mentioned:中一&スマイルカンパニー株式会社、ハワイ宇野キャンプパーク、一般社団法人日本ライダーズフォーラム

【JOSHU RYDEEN】Partnership agreement signed with リサイクルショップ虹風船 館林店

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Original3人制女子プロバスケットボールチーム「JOSHU RYDEEN(上州ライディーン)」は、リサイクルショップ虹風船 館林店(群馬県館林市、店長 山口美穂)と、スポーツとリユースを通じた地域活性化の推進に向けたパートナーシップ契約を締結した。地域活性化や次世代支援、地域イベントへの協力などで連携していく。

Facts

  • Phone: 0276-55-8353
  • Business hours: 9:00–18:00
  • Closed: 2nd and 4th Sundays
  • Address: 1028-2 Nobe-cho, Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
  • Original3人制女子プロバスケットボールチーム

Companies mentioned:JOSHU RYDEEN(上州ライディーン)、リサイクルショップ虹風船 館林店、リサイクルショップ虹風船、有限会社ジェイ・スピリット

Salomon’s all-weather classic XA PRO 3D GTX gets an exclusive “BK COFFEE” colorway with a refined, grown-up feel; reservations open Oct. 9

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株式会社アーバンリサーチ will release an exclusive “BK COFFEE” colorway of Salomon’s signature XA PRO 3D GTX trail-running shoes. The dark brown and black combination evokes deeply roasted coffee beans. This all-weather model features GORE-TEX waterproofing and breathability, Quicklace and All Terrain Contagrip. Reservations open Oct. 9 (Friday) at the URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE, with release planned for Nov. 12 (Thursday). Price: ¥23,100 (tax included).

Facts

  • 【Reservations open】 Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
  • 【Release date】 Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 (planned)
  • Price: ¥23,100 (tax included)
  • Ahead of its mid-November release, online-store reservations will open on Friday, Oct. 9.
  • Sizes: 26 / 26.5 / 27 / 27.5 / 28 / 28.5 / 29 / 30
  • Sizes: 23 / 23.5 / 24 / 24.5 / 25 / 25.5
  • Item number: CU26310-1170221
  • Item number: CU26310-2210030

Companies mentioned:株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH、Salomon、GORE-TEX

【Media invitation】Keita Suzuki, official supporter and former member of Japan’s national soccer team, is expected to attend the charity run and walk GLOBAL 6K FOR WATER 2026 in Toyosu on Sunday, Oct. 18

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Original特定非営利活動法人ワールド・ビジョン・ジャパン(WVJ)は、2026年10月18日に豊洲公園にてチャリティラン&ウォーク「GLOBAL 6K FOR WATER 2026」を開催する。オフィシャル・サポーターでAuB株式会社代表取締役の元サッカー日本代表・鈴木啓太さんも来場予定。安全な水を得られない世界の子ども(約22億人)の現状に思いを寄せ、約6kmを走り歩き水を運ぶ(約20kg)体験をするイベントで、参加費の一部はアフリカ・ケニアの水衛生事業に充てられる。

Facts

  • The average distance is approximately 6 km
  • The water weighs approximately 20 kg
  • Even today, 2.2 billion people around the world lack access to safe water
  • Original1日700人の5歳未満の子どもが命を落としています
  • More than 850 participants, including parents and children, are expected
  • 30% of the participation fee will go toward water and sanitation projects in Kenya, Africa
  • The Japan office of ワールド・ビジョン, which operates in approximately 100 countries
  • Date and time: Sunday, October 18, 2026; held rain or shine

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人ワールド・ビジョン・ジャパン、AuB株式会社、ワールド・ビジョン

Exhibiting at the Japan Healthcare Venture Summit 2026

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Originalaiwell株式会社は、東京科学大学発のディープテック・バイオベンチャーとして、2026年10月7日(水)~9日(金)にパシフィコ横浜で開催される『ジャパン・ヘルスケアベンチャー・サミット2026』(主催:厚生労働省)に出展し、独自開発のバイオマーカー迅速探索プラットフォーム「aiwell ProteoSIGN」の創薬分野への活用について展示する。小間番号V-23では、迅速なバイオマーカー探索、正確な薬効・治療効果評価、医療素材・化合物の評価の3領域を紹介する。

Facts

  • Original会期:2026年10月7日(水)~9日(金)
  • Booth number: V-23
  • Built on 3 related patented technologies
  • aiwell has obtained the following 3 patents related to proteomics technology.
  • Established Jan. 23, 2018
  • No-wash protein gel stain (Patent No. 7113446)
  • Information processing system and program (Patent No. 7215682)
  • Information processing system, identification system and program (Patent No. 7670286)
  • Venue: Pacifico Yokohama (1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012)

Companies mentioned:aiwell株式会社、aiwell Inc.、東京科学大学、厚生労働省

Highly recommended by a food columnist who has eaten their way across Korea! “A Culinary Journey Around Korea,” a food travel essay that will make you want to visit the country, goes on sale (10/7)

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“A Culinary Journey Around Korea: Savoring the Best Local Eats!”—a food travel essay about Korea by food columnist Yasushi Hatta—will be released on October 7, 2026. The paperback is 320 pages and costs 1,056 yen (tax included). Organized into 7 chapters covering Seoul, the area around Seoul, major cities, the west, the east, islands, and a special feature, it takes readers on a tour of 30 dishes across Korea. It includes a QR code linking to a Google Map with all the establishments mapped. Published by 株式会社大和書房.

Facts

  • Release date: October 7, 2026
  • Visit the places behind 30 authentic dishes and make a complete circuit of Korea!
  • Pages: 320
  • List price: 1,056 yen (tax included)
  • Studied in Korea starting in 1999

Companies mentioned:株式会社大和書房、誠文堂新光社、イースト・プレス、学研プラス、時潮社

“Authentic Rich Chocolate Cake Made with Rice Flour,” a Christmas cake made without eggs, dairy, or wheat; reservations open Friday, October 2, 2026

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株式会社Sweet dream雫 will begin accepting reservations on Friday, October 2, 2026, through its official online shop, メロディアンハーモニーファイン, for “Authentic Rich Chocolate Cake Made with Rice Flour,” a 4-size whole Christmas cake made without eggs, dairy, or wheat and free of the 8 specified allergenic ingredients, as well as gluten-free. The regular price is 3,890 yen (tax included); the early-bird price (through 12/3) is 3,280 yen (tax included); shipping is 1,000 yen, for a total of 4,890 yen (tax included). Delivery is available from Saturday, November 28, 2026, to Friday, December 25, by frozen shipping.

Facts

  • Reservations opened on Friday, October 2, 2026, through the official online shop メロディアンハーモニーファイン.
  • Size: 4-size round cake (approximately 12 cm)
  • Regular price: 3,890 yen (tax included)
  • Shipping: 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • Total: 4,890 yen (tax included)
  • Order period: Friday, October 2, 2026–Tuesday, December 15, 2026
  • Delivery period: Saturday, November 28, 2026–Friday, December 25, 2026
  • Best-before period: approximately 1 month frozen. ※Once thawed, please consume the same day.
  • Early-bird offer: Customers who place an order by Thursday, December 3, 2026, can purchase at the early-bird price.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Sweet dream雫、メロディアンハーモニーファイン

[Latest report] Group lunch reservations increase 4 times! Survey examines the “new social lunch spending” trends of women in their 50s–70s

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OZmall, operated by Starts Publishing, analyzed reservation data and survey responses and released its latest report on “new social lunch spending” trends among women in their 50s–70s. Lunch reservations for groups of women (4 or more) were 2.7 times the 2019 figure, and among women in their 50s–70s, they increased 4 times. Group lunches at hotel restaurants were 4 times the 2019 figure, with the average spend rising from 3,687 yen to 4,936 yen. In the survey, approximately 70% were positive about their future lives, and 1 in 3 wanted to make new friends.

Facts

  • 5 million members
  • Lunch reservations for groups of women (4 or more) rose to 2.7 times the 2019 figure
  • Reservations among active women in their 50s–70s increased 4 times in particular
  • Group lunches at hotel restaurants were approximately 4 times the 2019 figure
  • The average spend rose from 3,687 yen to 4,936 yen
  • A sharp increase of 1,249 yen
  • Approximately 70% of respondents showed a positive outlook
  • 3.5 times among women in their 50s
  • 5.2 times among women in their 60s
  • 6.5 times among women in their 70s
  • By 2025, it had grown to account for 39% of the total
  • The average spend for lunch overall rose from 3,380 yen in 2019
  • to 4,199 yen in 2025 (an increase of 819 yen)
  • I want to meet only people who truly matter to me (26.7%)
  • I have fewer casual social engagements (19.0%)
  • Women aged 50 and over, n=478
  • Together, those who have taken action and those who intend to do so account for approximately 40%
  • Recorded a 93% solo participation rate
  • Participants aged 50 and over account for 48%
  • Approximately 30 people per month
  • Average spend: approximately 8,500 yen
  • Price: 7200 yen (tax and service charge included)

Companies mentioned:スターツ出版株式会社、OZmall(オズモール)、MarkeZine(マーケジン)、NiNi/1 Hotel Tokyo

Publishes integrated report “Nice Group Report 2026”

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ナイス株式会社 has published its integrated report, “Nice Group Report 2026,” for shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders. Centered on its brand message, “Knowing wood, supporting everyday life,” the report covers its 7 “growth drivers,” efforts to advance the “Road to 2030” medium-term management plan, financial and capital strategies, and sustainability initiatives.

Facts

  • Publication date: September 2026
  • Reporting period: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026 (some information from April 2026 onward is included)
  • Feature: Specific initiatives under the 7 “growth drivers” powering growth
  • The thinking behind the brand message and progress on the “Road to 2030” medium-term management plan

Companies mentioned:ナイス株式会社

Wins the “Knowledge Award” at the 43rd Housing Renovation Competition

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Originalナイス株式会社が、第43回住まいのリフォームコンクール(主催:住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター)にて、リノベーション物件「2つの機能を持つ檜の引戸を楽しむ買取リノベーション」が評価され「ナレッジ賞」を受賞した。同社は木質化リノベーションブランド「RIZ WOOD®」を展開し、国産材活用によるマンション木質化モデルで脱炭素や森林保全に取り組んでいる。

Companies mentioned:ナイス株式会社、(公財)住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター

[White Paper Released] A Blueprint for Revitalizing the Workplace and Putting an End to “They Quit Again”

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シーオス株式会社 released a white paper in October 2026 titled “A Blueprint for Revitalizing the Workplace and Putting an End to ‘They Quit Again,’” outlining an approach to workplace revitalization that achieved 83.3% employee satisfaction by addressing the cycle of resignations in logistics and warehouse workplaces as a structural issue.

Facts

  • 4 systems that achieved 83.3% employee satisfaction
  • シーオス is a solutions company with more than 25 years of specialization in logistics.
  • Release date: October 2026
  • Founded: August 2000 (registered as a corporation: December 1997)
  • The white paper presents 3 steps that set aside emotional arguments: visualizing the current situation through scientific surveys, structuring problems, and testing hypotheses through 1-on-1 meetings.

Companies mentioned:シーオス株式会社

40 years since the magazine’s launch—what Japan’s “past” and “future” look like, as seen in a reprinted feature from the inaugural issue. The Oct. 13 issue of ニューズウィーク日本版, “Japan’s Image in the Eyes of the World,” is now on sale to popular acclaim!

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Original株式会社CEメディアハウスが発行する『ニューズウィーク日本版』が、創刊40年(1986年1月30日号)を記念して、創刊号の特集「世界に映った日本の姿」を当時のレイアウトのまま再録した2026/10/13号(10/6発売)を好評発売中であることを伝える告知記事。

Facts

  • 40 years since the magazine’s launch
  • The inaugural issue from 40 years ago (Jan. 30, 1986 issue)
  • ニューズウィーク日本版 Oct. 13, 2026 issue
  • Oct. 13, 2026 issue (on sale Oct. 6)
  • Print edition list price: 520 yen (tax included)
  • Digital edition, regular price: 430 yen (tax included)
  • Approximately 900 digital back issues spanning 18 years, dating back to 2007

Companies mentioned:株式会社CEメディアハウス、ニューズウィーク日本版

早慶ゼロワンNEXIA, a specialist in university-affiliated schools, launches a school-specific preparation course for 慶應義塾普通部

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早慶ゼロワンNEXIA, a cram school specializing in university-affiliated schools operated by 株式会社MIRAINO, has launched a 慶應義塾普通部 school-specific preparation course for students in grades 3–6 aspiring to attend the school. Rather than judging students solely by their deviation scores, the course works backward from the entrance exam at their target school, offering preparation that covers the entire 慶應義塾普通部 entrance exam, including score strategies for all 4 subjects, a school-specific curriculum, past exam practice, interview questions and physical education tests, and application forms. It also accommodates students attending major group cram schools such as SAPIX, 早稲田アカデミー, 四谷大塚, and 日能研. Before enrolling, students can also take a “Free Admission-Readiness Assessment Lesson” (60-minute assessment + 20-minute feedback session).

Facts

  • Written exam covering 4 subjects: Japanese, mathematics, social studies, and science
  • 100 points per subject, 400 points in total
  • The Japanese and mathematics exams are each 40 minutes long
  • The social studies and science exams are each 30 minutes long
  • ・2026 academic year: 237 points / 400 points (59.3%)
  • ・2025 academic year: 246 points / 400 points (61.5%)
  • ・2024 academic year: 222 points / 400 points (55.5%)
  • The average minimum passing score over 3 years was 235 points / 400 points, a score rate of 58.8%
  • Score rate: 58.8%
  • Japanese: 71.6 points
  • Mathematics: 51.7 points
  • Social studies: 55.6 points
  • Science: 71.4 points
  • Total for 4 subjects: 250.3 points
  • For: students in grades 3–6
  • A 60-minute assessment lesson and 20-minute feedback counseling session
  • Phone: 0120-5928-01
  • TEL: 03-6384-2050

Companies mentioned:株式会社ゼロワン、株式会社MIRAINO、早慶ゼロワン、早慶ゼロワンNEXIA、SAPIX、早稲田アカデミー、四谷大塚、日能研、慶應義塾普通部

株式会社かんざし releases “Urara Road Trip Gallery,” a collection of ukiyo-e-style landscape paintings, on “Tsutsu Uraraka,” a free stock photo site featuring niche scenery from around Japan

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株式会社かんざし released “Urara Road Trip Gallery” on Oct. 6, 2026, within “Tsutsu Uraraka,” a free stock photo site featuring niche scenes. The gallery collects ukiyo-e-style landscape paintings based on the concept of a samurai visiting niche spots in modern Japan. The works are now available as free素材.

Facts

  • “Urara Road Trip Gallery” released on Oct. 6, 2026
  • Company established: Aug. 31, 2016
  • A group company of 株式会社エアトリ (TSE Prime, 6191)
  • 2017–26: Certified IT Implementation Support Provider by 経済産業省
  • Tel: 03-6261-7447 (weekdays, 10:00–18:00)

Companies mentioned:株式会社かんざし、株式会社エアトリ、総務省、経済産業省

[アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ / アラン・デュカス・ビスキュイ・パリ] Announces 2026 Noël Collection “LES JARDINS DE PROVENCE (Gardens of Provence)”

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アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ and アラン・デュカス・ビスキュイ・パリ will begin rolling out their 2026 Noël Collection, “LES JARDINS DE PROVENCE (Gardens of Provence),” at directly operated stores nationwide and through their online boutiques starting Nov. 17, 2026. The lineup includes limited-quantity Christmas products themed around the gardens of Provence, such as an Advent calendar, bonbonnière, and Père Noël.

Facts

  • Sales period: Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)–Dec. 25 (Fri.), planned
  • Directly operated stores: Nov. 3 (Tue.)
  • Online boutique: Oct. 15 (Wed.) (Calendrier de l’Avent only)
  • In 1989, the menu “Gardens of Provence,” which put vegetables center stage, was introduced at the restaurant Le Louis XV in Monaco and earned 3 Michelin stars.
  • Calendrier de l’Avent ¥19,440
  • Bonbonnière ¥17,280
  • Père Noël (dark chocolate / milk chocolate) ¥3,456
  • Coffret de Noël, 15 pieces (12 varieties) ¥7,776
  • Ours Feuilleté ¥4,536
  • Pépites Praliné Agrumes, 6 pieces (6 varieties) ¥4,104
  • Truffles, 8 pieces (2 varieties) ¥4,644
  • Carrés de dégustation de Noël, 24 pieces (3 varieties) ¥4,968
  • Tablette Agrumes ¥3,996
  • Sapin Agrumes ¥1,296
  • Chocolat Spread Vanille ¥5,400
  • 45% cacao from Madagascar
  • 75% cacao

Companies mentioned:株式会社SFAD、アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ、アラン・デュカス・ビスキュイ・パリ、アラン・デュカス、リュシル・クレール、ピエール・タション、日本橋高島屋、大丸心斎橋、渋谷スクランブルスクエア、阪急うめだ本店、岩田屋本店

pluszero and アップセルテクノロジィーズ begin providing AI operator “miraio” to the contact center for mail-order service “Kagome Health Direct”

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The AI operator “miraio,” jointly developed by 株式会社pluszero and アップセルテクノロジィーズ, has been adopted by the contact center for カゴメ株式会社’s mail-order service “Kagome Health Direct” and began operating on Sept. 28, 2026. By automating phone support while minimizing the risk of hallucinations, it aims to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that operations began on Sept. 28, 2026.
  • Upsell Technologies' field expertise, built on more than 20 years of call center operations
  • Japanese-made AI operator (Trademark Registration No. 6787248)
  • Japanese-made digital human (Trademark Registration No. 6796639)

Companies mentioned:株式会社pluszero、アップセルテクノロジィーズ株式会社、カゴメ株式会社

Upsell Technologies and プラスゼロ launch AI operator “miraio” at the contact center for mail-order service “カゴメ健康直送便”

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アップセルテクノロジィーズ株式会社 and 株式会社pluszero announced that “miraio(ミライオ),” their jointly developed AI operator, has been adopted by the contact center for カゴメ株式会社’s mail-order service “カゴメ健康直送便,” and began operating on September 28, 2026. It features highly accurate conversational responses that minimize hallucination risks, natural voice interactions, and seamless escalation to human operators, helping improve CX and operational efficiency.

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that operations began on Sept. 28, 2026.
  • Upsell Technologies' field expertise, built on more than 20 years of call center operations

Companies mentioned:アップセルテクノロジィーズ株式会社、株式会社pluszero、プラスゼロ、カゴメ株式会社

“ChatPlus,” “AI AgentPlus” and “FAQPlus” receive approval under the AWS Foundational Technical Review (FTR)

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Originalチャットプラス株式会社(東京都千代田区、代表取締役:大江 繭子、東証グロース:598A)は、同社が提供する「ChatPlus」「AI AgentPlus」「FAQPlus」の共通サービス基盤が、Amazon Web Services(AWS)の「AWS ファンデーショナルテクニカルレビュー(FTR)」の承認を取得したことを発表した。FTRはAWS Well-Architected Frameworkに基づきセキュリティ・信頼性・優れた運用の3観点から評価するレビュープログラムで、承認を受けたソフトウェアにはAWSから「認定ソフトウェア」バッジが付与される。

Facts

  • TSE Growth: 598A
  • Privacy Mark: Registration No. 10824482
  • ISMS / ISO27001: Certification Registration No. 14069
  • 14th Floor, JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Companies mentioned:チャットプラス株式会社、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Amazon.com, Inc.

地域新聞社 introduces “AI Agent Usage Support Program” for employees across all employment types

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株式会社地域新聞社 (headquartered in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture; securities code: 2164) announced that it will introduce an “AI Agent Usage Support Program” in September 2026 for interested executives and employees across all employment types (full-time, contract, commissioned and part-time). The company will cover the monthly subscription fees for ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro that participants subscribe to for personal use. The program will run through February 28, 2027.

Facts

  • Securities code: 2164
  • The “AI Agent Usage Support Program” was introduced in September 2026.
  • Monthly subscription fees charged through February 28, 2027
  • Founded: August 28, 1984
  • Provides services to approximately 7,000 companies annually.
  • Distributed as leaflets to 1.74 million households by dedicated distributors
  • Has continued distribution for more than 40 years since its founding
  • Has built 9 assets with no parallel.
  • TEL: 047-485-1107

Companies mentioned:株式会社地域新聞社、ChatGPT、Claude、ちいき新聞、AI推進支援室

JIMMY CHOO unveils special capsule collection celebrating its 30th anniversary

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JIMMY CHOO(ジミー チュウ) has unveiled “Pearls of Wisdom,” a special capsule collection by Creative Director Sandra Choi, to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary. The collection features shoes, bags and jewelry centered on pearls, a house code of the maison, while the campaign uses a signature design that reimagines the founding year, “96.”

Facts

  • The campaign film features a graphic of “96,” the year Jimmy Choo was founded.
  • Operates more than 200 boutiques worldwide.
  • New York Stock Exchange: CPRI

Companies mentioned:JIMMY CHOO(ジミー チュウ)、Jimmy Choo Tokyo 株式会社、カプリホールディングス(Capri Holdings)

“MYPE,” jointly run by Cyber Buzz and 講談社ViVi, named a finalist for the “講談社メディアアワード2026” and wins the “Partnership Award”

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“MYPE(マイプ),” a trend media outlet jointly operated by 株式会社サイバー・バズ, which runs a social media marketing business, and 株式会社講談社’s 講談社ViVi事業部, was named a finalist for the “講談社メディアアワード2026,” held as part of the “講談社メディアカンファレンス2026,” and won the “Partnership Award.”

Facts

  • 45 proposals entered
  • 11 proposals were selected as finalists through an internal selection process at 講談社.
  • 5 proposals won awards
  • Following a judging session by 6 judges
  • Partnered on tie-in campaigns with approximately 40 brands in about 1 year since launch
  • Surpassed 200 million cumulative views in 1 year since its launch in September 2025
  • A video featuring the original phrase “lychee-film lip” surpassed 9 million views
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, securities code 7069
  • Founded in 2006
  • Listed on Mothers in 2019 (now the Growth Market)

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイバー・バズ、株式会社講談社、講談社ViVi事業部

[Oct. 14 joint webinar] Logly’s “ウルテク” × GiftX: “Which companies read articles created with AI?”—live demonstration of creating, measuring and improving content in 60 minutes

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Originalログリー株式会社と株式会社GiftXが2026年10月14日(水)12:00〜13:00に「ウルテク×GiftX」の共催ウェビナーをオンライン(Google Meet、無料)で開催。AIで記事を「作る」(GiftX)、どの企業に読まれたかをデータで「測る」(ウルテク)、「直す」(両社)を60分のライブ配信で実演する。

Facts

  • Original2026年10月14日(水)12:00〜13:00に開催
  • TSE Growth: Securities code 6579
  • With a track record of providing marketing support to more than 200 companies
  • Authored 5 marketing books
  • Established: June 2022

Companies mentioned:ログリー株式会社、株式会社GiftX、ウルテク

Rising star with a debut half-year and a win rate of about 90% vs. fast-rising apprentice league 3-dan: “16th Kakogawa Seiryu Tournament Final and Large-Board Commentary Session”

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加古川市 announced that the final 三番勝負 of the “16th Kakogawa Seiryu Tournament,” co-hosted with 公益社団法人日本将棋連盟 and others, will be held at 刀田山 鶴林寺 on October 11 and 12, 2026. 小窪 碧, a 4-dan player with 15 wins and 2 losses and a win rate of about 90% in the first half-year since turning professional, will face 鳥巣 友希, an apprentice league 3-dan. A free large-board commentary session, with a capacity of 200, will also be held at ウェルネージかこがわ.

Facts

  • This fiscal year, the player has advanced with strength unusual for a newcomer, recording 15 wins and 2 losses (a win rate close to 90% and ranked No. 1 in win rate).
  • Recorded 8 consecutive wins from debut
  • Finished first with 15 wins and 3 losses in the 78th Apprentice League 3-dan Division
  • Capacity: 200 people (first come, first served)
  • 加古川市, a city with a population of about 250,000, is connected to 7 professional shogi players
  • 7 professional shogi players have ties to the city
  • Original2026年10月11日(日)および12日(月・祝)に開催
  • 5 of the 7 professional shogi players with ties to 加古川市 are scheduled to appear: 井上 慶太 9-dan, 久保 利明 9-dan, 稲葉 陽 8-dan, 船江 恒平 7-dan and 上野 裕寿 6-dan
  • Participation fee: Free
  • The “51st Shogi Day in Kakogawa, the City of Shogi Players” in November 2025 (held for the first time in 16 years)

Companies mentioned:加古川市、一般財団法人加古川市ウェルネス協会、公益社団法人日本将棋連盟

Free webinar to explain the “GEO Service,” which supports businesses from checking how they appear in AI search results to making improvements

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日本情報クリエイト株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online webinar for real estate companies on October 8, 2026, explaining its “GEO Service” for AI search optimization. Using real-world examples, the webinar will cover how to check a company’s profile in AI search results, compare it with competitors and make improvements.

Facts

  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Securities Code: 4054)
  • October 8, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Providing IT solutions for the real estate industry for more than 32 years

Companies mentioned:日本情報クリエイト株式会社

Announcing the 33 winning works in the 5th art contest themed around expressing “what makes you you”!

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三菱鉛筆株式会社 announced the results of its 5th art contest, co-hosted with パラリンアート, the Japan Organization for the Promotion of Independence of Persons with Disabilities, with which it has an Official Partner agreement. The contest, themed “what makes you you,” received 289 entries. The 33 winning works announced comprise 1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 5 POSCA Awards, 5 EMOTT Awards and 20 uni Awards.

Facts

  • 5th Art Contest
  • Number of entries: 289 works
  • Grand Prize (1 work)
  • ◆Excellence Award (2 works)
  • ◆POSCA Award (5 works)
  • ◆EMOTT Award (5 works)
  • ◆uni Award (20 works)
  • As of October 2026, approximately 500 people nationwide are registered with us.
  • This initiative has been adopted by approximately 370 partner companies.
  • Toll-free: 0120-321433

Companies mentioned:三菱鉛筆株式会社、一般社団法人 障がい者自立推進機構、パラリンアート

A new hoodie with an official license from global mobility brand Honda is here! This standout item combines vintage-inspired finishing with street style.

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株式会社イーカムグループ will release a new pigment-treated hoodie in late September as an officially licensed product of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda). Based on a Y2K and street-fashion concept, the lineup includes 2 designs: an H-mark/HONDA logo model and an NSX graphic model. The price is 6,490 yen, tax included.

Facts

  • ■¥6,490 (tax included)
  • Directly licensed by approximately 80 world-leading brands
  • The new pigment hoodie went on sale in late September.

Companies mentioned:株式会社イーカムグループ、本田技研工業株式会社、Honda、ディズニー、UNIVERSAL、MLB

How to use market, competitor and user analysis of transportation and MaaS apps to inform decision-making

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フラー株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online seminar, “How to use market, competitor and user analysis of transportation and MaaS apps to inform decision-making,” on Zoom on October 7, 2026. The seminar will explain methods for analyzing the transportation and MaaS app market and introduce ways to use App Ape data.

Facts

  • Date: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Time: 14:00–14:45
  • More than 500 companies have used our services to date.
  • Date established: November 15, 2011
  • Listed exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Securities Code: 387A)

Companies mentioned:フラー株式会社

愛知県豊山町 begins partnership with “Oikura” for unwanted-item reuse business during October’s “3R Promotion Month”

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愛知県豊山町 and 株式会社マーケットエンタープライズ began collaborating on an unwanted-item reuse business on October 6, 2026, during the Ministry of the Environment’s designated “3R Promotion Month.” The initiative aims to reduce waste in Toyoyama Town and build a circular society by creating a system through which unwanted items can be reused instead of discarded via “Oikura,” a reuse platform operated by Market Enterprise. Items, including large and heavy goods, can also be sold through pickup purchases, and the town will incur no costs when residents use the service.

Facts

  • The partnership will begin on October 6, 2026 (Tuesday), during the Ministry of the Environment’s designated “3R Promotion Month”
  • Approximately 1,770,000 people have used the service to date (as of the end of June 2026)
  • Municipalities using “Oikura”: 352
  • Population: 16,000 (8,210 men, 7,790 women) (August 1, 2026)
  • Households: 7,534 (August 1, 2026)
  • Area: 6.18 square kilometers (August 1, 2026)
  • Scheduled services operate to 9 cities nationwide (Sapporo Okadama, Aomori, Iwate Hanamaki, Yamagata, Niigata, Izumo, Kochi, Fukuoka and Kumamoto)
  • Passengers can board an aircraft just 200 meters from the terminal building entrance
  • It is also easily accessible, at approximately 20 minutes by airport bus from Nagoya Station
  • Established: July 7, 2006
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Securities Code: 3135)
  • Information about “Oikura” will be posted on the Toyoyama Town website on October 6 (Tuesday) at 15:30 (the posting time may vary) …

Companies mentioned:株式会社マーケットエンタープライズ、愛知県豊山町

How Yutaka Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム interprets the クラリベイト Citation Laureates [Economics]: Ernst Fehr — the behavioral economist who demonstrated why people seek fairness even at a cost to themselves

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少数株ドットコム株式会社 announced a special webinar explaining the クラリベイト Citation Laureates, titled “How Yutaka Yamanaka Interprets the クラリベイト Citation Laureates.” The webinar will focus on economist Ernst Fehr, selected in 2009 in the economics category, and will be held online (Zoom) free of charge on October 3, 2026. Yutaka Yamanaka, the company’s Representative Director and Chairman, will discuss Fehr’s work, including the inequity aversion model, reciprocity and heterogeneity in social preferences, as well as his prospects for receiving the Nobel Prize.

Facts

  • Since the program began in 2002, 89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
  • 89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
  • The webinar will feature Ernst Fehr, selected for the クラリベイト Citation Laureates in 2009 (then トムソン・ロイター)
  • The “inequity aversion model” presented with Klaus Schmidt in 1999
  • In a 2000 study of public goods games, researchers observed participants paying out of their own pockets to punish non-cooperators
  • Date and time: October 3, 2026 (special session ahead of the Nobel Prize announcements)
  • In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
  • Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% in favor)
  • Expansion of the word limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
  • Made shareholder proposals that won support in the 40% range at companies including みずほFG, MUFG and りそなHD
  • Continues to build a track record in exercising minority shareholder rights, including securing a favorable court judgment in 2025
  • Shareholder in more than 1,000 publicly listed companies and more than 200 privately held companies worldwide
  • Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
  • Capital: 90 million yen
  • Established: March 2023
  • Born in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, in 1976; raised in Nerima Ward

Companies mentioned:少数株ドットコム株式会社、クラリベイト、トムソン・ロイター、HOYA株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、コスモ株式会社、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、NVIDIA、Broadcom、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、ISS、Glass Lewis、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所

How Yutaka Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム interprets the クラリベイト Citation Laureates [Economics]: James Levinsohn — the empirical economist who connected automotive market and company data to policy analysis

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少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold a webinar series explaining the Clarivate Citation Laureates, titled “How Yutaka Yamanaka Interprets the Clarivate Citation Laureates.” The 2nd installment will focus on economist James Levinsohn, who received the award in 2020, and the company’s Representative Director and Chairman, Yutaka Yamanaka, will explain empirical economics using the BLP model and the LP estimator.

Facts

  • Date and time: October 3, 2026 (special session ahead of the Nobel Prize announcements)
  • Since the program began in 2002, 89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
  • 89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
  • In the 1995 BLP model
  • In 2003, developed the “Levinsohn–Petrin estimator (LP estimator)” with Amit Petrin
  • Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% in favor)
  • Made shareholder proposals that won support in the 40% range at companies including みずほFG, MUFG and りそなHD
  • Expansion of the word limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
  • In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
  • More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
  • Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
  • Capital: 90 million yen
  • Established: March 2023
  • Obtained a favorable court ruling in 2025

Companies mentioned:少数株ドットコム株式会社、HOYA株式会社、株式会社河野メリクロン、コスモ株式会社、くふう住まいコンサルティング、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスタービバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ISS、Glass Lewis、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所

Signed an agreement on reuse with 愛知県豊山町

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Original株式会社ジモティーは、愛知県豊山町とリユースに関する協定を締結した。豊山町は1人1日当たりの家庭系ごみ排出量の多さとリサイクル率の低さが課題となっており、ジモティーを活用したリユースの啓発を通じてごみ減量を目指す。ジモティーの自治体との協定締結数は全国で326箇所となった。

Facts

  • Agreements on reuse signed with 326 municipalities nationwide
  • Reiwa 5 fiscal year: 65.74 tons
  • Reiwa 6 fiscal year: 64.7 tons
  • Reiwa 7 fiscal year: 63.76 tons
  • As of October 6, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジモティー、愛知県豊山町

Open House Group establishes new company focused on long-term customer relationships

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株式会社オープンハウスグループ announced the establishment of a new company, 株式会社おうちバリュー, to integrate various contracts, after-sales services and other offerings, with the aim of building long-term relationships of trust with customers after they purchase a home and meeting their diverse needs throughout their lives. The new company will be established on October 6, 2026, with capital of ¥10 million, and Kazuhiko Kamata will serve as president and representative director. It will operate as a 100% subsidiary, with the aim of further improving customer satisfaction and integrating services following the surpassing of 30,000 users of the group service Ouchi Link.

Facts

  • Capital: ¥10 million
  • As of the end of November 2025, Ouchi Link had surpassed 30,000 users
  • Date of establishment: October 6, 2026
  • The comprehensive service “Ouchi Link” in May 2021
  • Capital: 20.31988 billion yen
  • Number of employees (consolidated): 6,495 (as of the end of March 2026)
  • It will become a 100% subsidiary of 株式会社オープンハウスグループ.

Companies mentioned:株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社おうちリンク、株式会社おうちバリュー

[Event Report] Aeon Fantasy exhibits at “Earth Day Makuhari 2026”! 607 people try the recycling experience game “Guruguru Recycle” for free!

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Original株式会社イオンファンタジーは、2026年10月3日・4日に千葉市豊砂公園およびイオンモール幕張新都心で開催された「アースデイ幕張2026」(主催:公益財団法人イオン環境財団)にブース出展し、リサイクル体験ゲーム「ぐるぐるリサイクルん」の無料体験会を2日間で延べ607名のお子さまと家族に提供した。開会式にはララちゃん、ちきゅうくん、千葉県マスコットキャラクターのチーバくんが登場した。

Facts

  • A total of 607 children and their families took part over the 2 days
  • Original2026年10月3日(土)、4日(日)の2日間
  • Date and time: October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026, 10:00–16:00
  • Sort items into the correct bins for “paper scraps,” “plastic,” “plastic bottles” and “glass bottles and cans”

Companies mentioned:株式会社イオンファンタジー、公益財団法人イオン環境財団、イオンモール幕張新都心

We will publish our “Integrated Report 2026”!

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Original東京地下鉄株式会社(東京メトロ)は、ステークホルダー向けに財務・非財務の両面からグループの強みや戦略、取組みを伝える「統合報告書2026」を10月6日(火)に同社ホームページで公開した。11月には英語版の発行も予定。新たなビジネスモデルや、鉄道事業の持続性強化など4つの重要な経営テーマに基づく取組みも掲載。

Facts

  • It will be published today, Tuesday, October 6, on the 東京メトロ website
  • An English version is also scheduled for publication in November
  • 4 key management themes (1. Strengthening the sustainability of the railway business, 2. Pursuing new growth opportunities, 3. Strengthening growth investment, 4. Considering fare revisions and other matters)

Companies mentioned:東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ、東京メトログループ

First look at the key visual for “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close to on the School Trip 2”! DXTEEN’s “Sou Shisou Ai” chosen as the theme song

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The drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close to on the School Trip 2” will begin airing on ABCテレビ on October 17, from the youth BL imprint BeLuck文庫 by Starts Publishing. DXTEEN’s “Sou Shisou Ai” has been chosen as the theme song for Season 2 and will be released on December 9. The original novels have surpassed 280,000 copies in cumulative sales.

Facts

  • Based on a novel series with cumulative sales surpassing 280,000 copies
  • The drama is set to begin airing on October 17
  • The song will be released on December 9
  • Surpassed 200 million total views on social media
  • A 6-member global boy group that debuted in May 2023
  • Price: ¥792 (base price: ¥720 + tax)
  • ISBN: 978-4-8137-1817-8
  • (With Hioki) Even 24 hours a day, 365 days a year together isn’t enough
  • ABCテレビ (Kansai local broadcast): starts at 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Held their first arena concert at Ariake Arena in Tokyo in January 2026

Companies mentioned:スターツ出版株式会社、BeLuck文庫、DXTEEN、ABCテレビ、朝日放送テレビ、FOD、ABEMA、TVer、The icon

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