“頭文字D THE ARCADE” to Hold a “ペルソナ５ ザ・ロイヤル” Collaboration Event Starting October 8 (Thursday)
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Original株式会社セガ フェイブは、アミューズメント施設向けタイトル『頭文字D THE ARCADE』にて、2026年10月8日（木）より『ペルソナ５ ザ・ロイヤル』とのコラボレーションイベントを開催すると発表。ジョーカー、パンサー、クイーンをモチーフにしたアイテム（アクリルスタンド、メーター、BGM、バイナルステッカー、アバター、アバター背景、チャットスタンプ、称号など）が登場し、3種類のコラボプレイスタンプや全3回のTTイベントも実施される。
Facts
Event period: October 8, 2026 (Thursday), 7:00 (JST) – January 20, 2027 (Wednesday), 28:00 (JST)
During the collaboration period, 3 types of “ペルソナ５ ザ・ロイヤル” collaboration stamps will be available.
A total of 3 “ペルソナ５ ザ・ロイヤル” collaboration TT events will be held.
They will be compatible with car models appearing in Ver.3.4.
◆ Collaboration Play Stamp: Panther. Event period: October 15, 2026 (Thursday), 7:00 (JST) – January 20, 2027 (Wednesday), 28:00 (JST)
◆ Collaboration Play Stamp: Queen. Event period: October 22, 2026 (Thursday), 7:00 (JST) – January 20, 2027 (Wednesday), 28:00 (JST)
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、アトラス、SEGA、講談社、Porsche AG、Stellantis Europe S.p.A.、FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
【ヒルトン横浜】A Sparkling Winter Afternoon Tea: “Red Fruits and White Chocolate”
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ヒルトン横浜 will serve its winter afternoon tea, “Red Fruits and White Chocolate,” at Bar & Lounge Melody from November 1, 2026 (Sunday) to January 3, 2027 (Sunday). Guests can enjoy sweets featuring white chocolate and red fruits, including a strawberry and meringue tart and an Opéra Rouge. The price is ¥7,000 per person.
Facts
Original価格：7,000円 (1名様あたり) ※消費税・サービス料込
Period: November 1, 2026 (Sunday) – January 3, 2027 (Sunday)
Inquiries: 045‐641‐8108 (10:00–18:00)
Phone: 045‐641‐8100
Number of rooms: 339
Original収容人数 2 万人を誇る世界最大級の音楽専用アリーナ「Ｋアリーナ横浜」に隣接
Operates more than 600 hotels across 6 continents
Facility configuration: 26 floors above ground, 1 basement floor / approximately 100m above ground
【オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC】Notice of Player Retirements and Departures
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オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ announced the retirement of 4 players—西村 陸, 鈴木 颯人, 石川 直也 and 国吉 佑樹—and the departure of 5 players—ケンジ パラレス, 今井 亮太, 山下 一馬, 山田 和 and 伴在 汰文. Each player shared a message of gratitude to the team and its supporters.
Facts
We announce that the following players will retire or leave the team at the end of this season.
My professional baseball career began when I was drafted in 2009.
Thank you so much for supporting me for 17 years.
I joined the Fighters after graduating from high school and spent 11 years there, and this year I spent 1 year with オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC, allowing me to continue playing baseball in this world for a combined 12 years
Domestic sales agency agreement signed for Zenity, an AI agent security platform
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東京エレクトロン デバイス株式会社 (TED) announced that it has signed a sales agency agreement with Zenity Ltd. and will begin selling Zenity, a security platform dedicated to AI agents, on October 7, 2026. Zenity is a U.S. company headquartered in New York, founded in 2021, and its platform has been adopted by global companies, including Fortune 500 companies.
Facts
Sales of a security platform dedicated to AI agents will begin on October 7, 2026.
Founded in 2021, Zenity Ltd. is the first security governance platform purpose-built for AI agents.
AI tidies up what you say: “Ikinari AI Voice Typing Pro” launches October 7 (Wednesday)
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ソースネクスト株式会社 announced that it will release the voice input software “Ikinari AI Voice Typing Pro” on October 7 (Wednesday). It costs 990 yen per month or 9,900 yen per year (both tax included; download version) and features an online function that uses AI to refine text. Testing confirmed a character match rate of 94.7%. The existing offline version will be renamed “Ikinari AI Voice Typing Basic.”
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Monthly plan / 990 yen
Annual plan 9,900 yen, tax included
Character match rate: 94.7%
Verification results in the company's own experimental environment (conducted in October 2026
株式会社ファースト releases proposals for using signs and displays tailored to medical institutions and clinics
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株式会社ファースト announced on September 30, 2026, that it had newly organized proposals for using signs and displays in medical institutions and clinics by area, such as reception and entrances, corridors and routes, and waiting and shared spaces. Through measures such as guidance signage, hand sanitizer stands, and sign design that takes universal design into account, the proposals aim to reduce patients' anxiety and improve traffic flow.
Facts
We newly announced on September 30, 2026, proposals for ways to use signs and displays suited to each location.
[New release・楽天市場-exclusive coupon] AI voice recorder now available! Supports recording, transcription, and AI summaries, with more than 20 hours of recording! Now just 14,999 yen with 1,000 yen off. 4.6 mm thin and approximately 53 g
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Doowis Industrial of Shenzhen has launched the card-style AI voice recorder “Hnote01.” Limited-time coupons are available on 楽天市場, bringing the price down from the regular 15,999 yen to 14,999 yen with 1,000 yen off. Its slim, lightweight design is 4.6 mm thick and approximately 53 g. Features include 64 GB of storage, more than 20 hours of recording, 4 microphones plus a bone-conduction microphone, a maximum recording distance of 5 m, noise suppression, AI transcription, summarization and translation, support for more than 100 major languages, and 30 types of scenarios.
Facts
64 GB of large-capacity storage
Long recording time of more than 20 hours
4 microphones + bone-conduction microphone
Maximum recording distance of 5 m
Supports more than 100 major languages
Supports 30 types of scenarios, including meetings, classes and lectures
Regular price: 15,999 yen
🎫 Use the secret coupon: 14,999 yen
💰 12,000 yen OFF
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、楽天市場
Direct station access! サブウェイ opens at large shopping complex イオンモール “イオンモール大日店” opens October 14 (Wednesday)
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サブウェイ, the sandwich chain operated by WATAMI FAST CASUAL MANAGEMENT株式会社, will open a new store, “イオンモール大日店,” inside the FOOD HALL on the 1st floor of the large shopping complex イオンモール大日 in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, on October 14, 2026 (Wednesday). The store will be located in a prime spot directly connected to Dainichi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and 大阪モノレール, and will feature mobile ordering, a self-ordering system, and digital menu boards. With the opening, サブウェイ is expected to have 243 stores nationwide.
Facts
We will open “イオンモール大日店” on October 14, 2026 (Wednesday).
The number of stores nationwide is expected to reach 243 (as of October 7, 2026).
Sales at existing stores have continued to increase for 72 consecutive months
■ Business hours: 10:00–21:00
■ Area: 28.66 m² (8.67 tsubo)
サブウェイ was founded in Connecticut, U.S., in 1965
Since opening its first store in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on March 25, 1992
It has grown into a sandwich chain with stores in more than 100 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：ワタミ株式会社、WATAMI FAST CASUAL MANAGEMENT株式会社、サブウェイ、イオンモール、Osaka Metro、大阪モノレール
Shopping app “Kaushe” surpasses 8 million cumulative downloads
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株式会社カウシェ, operator of the Kaushe shopping app, announced that the app had surpassed 8 million cumulative downloads as of Oct. 5, 2026. As prices continue to rise, the company said it will offer a fun and affordable shopping experience centered on the “Kaushe Farm” feature, where users grow vegetables in a game and have them delivered to their homes for free.
Facts
The app surpassed 8 million cumulative downloads as of Oct. 5, 2026
Price increases affected 4,965 food and beverage products in September 2026
The trend continued in October, with 3,153 products
This is the first time monthly price increases have exceeded 3,000 products for 2 consecutive months since June to July 2023, a gap of 3 years and 3 months.
Launch of a new employment model, “わーくはぴねす C'Raft”
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株式会社エスプールプラス, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, is launching a new employment model, “わーくはぴねす C'Rraft” (Craft), in which people with disabilities will make chocolate, nuts, baked goods and coffee. The first location will open ahead of schedule in December 2026 at “わーくはぴねす農園Plus 名古屋第2,” with a full rollout planned nationwide, including the Kanto and Kansai regions, from March 2027. Building on its track record in farm operations (used by about 750 companies, providing employment for more than 5,200 people, and with a workplace retention rate of about 92%), teams of 3 people with disabilities and 1 support staff member will produce confectionery and coffee.
Facts
Original「わーくはぴねす農園」は、約750社に利用され
and has enabled employment for more than 5,200 people with disabilities
The workplace retention rate is about 92%
1 team of 4 people (3 people with disabilities and 1 support staff member)
Initial launch: December 2026 (planned)
Nationwide rollout: phased launch from March 2027 (planned)
Established: June 2010
Teams comprising 3 people with disabilities and 1 support staff member
“Can AI do this?” Why not get free advice from real AI professionals? Introducing “ShareWorks,” a business-matching service that connects you directly with experienced AI engineers and development companies! Also great for those looking to take on AI side jobs or win projects.
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株式会社シェアワークス has launched “ShareWorks,” an AI-focused matching service connecting companies facing AI/DX adoption challenges with AI development firms and engineers. The service offers 2 options: an “AI-focused business-matching service” and an “AI specialist recruitment service.” It covers everything from free brainstorming consultations at the idea stage to commissioning full-scale development projects.
Facts
Offers 2 services: an “AI-focused business-matching service” and an “agency service for AI talent”
Creation of implementation and usage case-study articles and publication on the ShareWorks media platform are available free for the first article.
[Sports Navi] Launch of “AI Baseball Commentary (β version),” a new feature in which generative AI explains the state of professional baseball games
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LINE Yahoo announced the launch of “AI Baseball Commentary (β version),” a new feature that uses generative AI to explain game situations on the professional baseball game details pages of Sports Navi, its sports portal, on the smartphone browser version. The feature is being launched ahead of the start of the Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series (CS), with AI highlighting key points at moments such as a batter coming to the plate, a pitching change and the end of an inning. It uses OpenAI’s API, and users can explore related questions in greater depth through LINE Yahoo’s AI agent, “Agent i.”
マルベリー has unveiled “Delilah,” a new bag collection. Inspired by the iconic “Lily” bag, the flap bag features a Postman’s Lock. It can be carried 3 ways—as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag or clutch—and comes in 3 sizes: Regular, Large and XL. Prices including tax range from 217,800 yen to 317,900 yen.
Facts
Price: 217,800 yen including tax
Price: 258,500 yen including tax
Price: ¥317,900, tax included
Size: H 21 × W 29 × D 11 cm
Size: H 23 × W 38 × D 12 cm
Size: H 34 × W 42 × D 16 cm
マルベリー, founded in Somerset, England, in 1971,
announced the Made to Last Manifesto in 2021
Recertified in 2026 under the new B Corp standards
The 2026 Autumn / Winter & Holiday Collection from Orangewood, a brand produced by Hokuto Yoshino, is here! A limited-quantity Holiday Line will also be available
Dog lifestyle shop MINIME opens for a limited time at 伊勢丹新宿店. POPUP SHOP featuring a lineup of dog brands from South Korea
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Dog lifestyle shop MINIME will hold a limited-time POPUP SHOP at 伊勢丹新宿店 Main Building 6F, The Stage 6, from Wednesday, October 14, to Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The event will feature new fall and winter items from South Korean dog brands APERTY, OPAAAP, BYBONG, PEBBLES and OWWW STUDIO, as well as original MINIME products. Customers may visit with their dogs, subject to rules such as the use of a carrier bag.
Facts
Exhibition dates: October 14 (Wed.) to October 20 (Tue.), 2026
伊勢丹新宿店 Main Building 6F, The Stage 6
Business hours: 10:00–20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社MINIME、伊勢丹新宿店、APERTY、OPAAAP、BYBONG、PEBBLES、OWWW STUDIO
16 years of 「アラシのコーヒー占い」: A specialty coffee and tea fortune-telling salon in Ebisu holds an anniversary campaign
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アラシの占いサロン恵比寿, a fortune-telling salon in Ebisu, announced an anniversary campaign marking 16 years since the opening of 「アラシのコーヒー占い」 in 2010. From October 10 to 25, 2026, the salon will offer a ¥1,600 discount on in-person readings of 60 minutes or more. Its representative, アラシ, who came to Japan in 1991, has conducted readings for more than 15,000 people. In August 2025, the salon relocated to a new location a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station.
Facts
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the salon will mark 16 years since the opening of 「アラシのコーヒー占い」, its predecessor.
The salon’s representative, アラシ, has conducted readings for more than 15,000 people
came to Japan in 1991
「アラシのコーヒー占い」, which opened on October 10, 2010
Over 16 days, from Saturday, October 10, to Sunday, October 25, 2026
available at ¥1,600 off the regular price
60 minutes: Regular price ¥15,400 → ¥13,800
90 minutes: Regular price ¥22,000 → ¥20,400
120 minutes: Regular price ¥29,000 → ¥27,400
In August 2025, the salon left its location of approximately 15 years and moved to its current premises, a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station
More than 35 years of experience conducting readings
【Tackling the problem of marine litter on Ishigaki Island】Recycling washed-up plastic into resources. Crowdfunding to begin October 1 to produce engine oil additives for fishing boats and build a local plant
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株式会社フューチャーアース研究所 launched a crowdfunding campaign on October 1, 2026, to convert plastic washed ashore on Ishigaki Island into carbon nanotubes and produce and supply engine oil additives for fishing boats. The initial target is ¥5 million, with a final target of ¥15 million. The project aims to build a fully local resource-circulation model.
Facts
Initial target amount: ¥5 million
The final target amount is ¥15 million
In FY2020 and FY2021, approximately 50 tons per year
In FY2024 and FY2025, it was 40 tons per year
In FY2023–FY2025, it has been approximately ¥15 million per year
Installation of engine oil additive production equipment: ¥8 million
Installation of full-scale equipment (including automated controls): ¥10 million
Local installation site and related costs: approximately ¥4.5 million
Reward preparation costs: approximately ¥500,000
Campaign period: October 1 to December 30, 2026 (planned)
As much as 60% of discarded tuna fishing line is being used
A target was set in the “New Cool Japan Strategy” to reach an overseas market size of 20 trillion yen by 2033
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 15:00–17:30
15:10– (30 minutes) “Overseas Expansion of Japanese Content—2025 Sales and Revenue (tentative)”
16:40– (50 minutes) Panel discussion
Admission: Free
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人デジタルメディア協会、株式会社ヒューマンメディア、日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、PwCコンサルティング合同会社、株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社ドワンゴ、トランスコスモス、グリー、U-NEXT HOLDINGS、日本オラクル、株式会社海外需要開拓支援機構（Cool Japan Fund Inc）、PwC森、総務省、近畿大学
Delays don’t happen overnight. “nippo,” which uses AI to identify signs of delays from daily report histories, launches for development teams, including contractors
Reskilling in the weak-yen era: “time efficiency × cost performance” is key! Full data released on study abroad in Cebu, Philippines, a popular choice among working adults
Get the full picture of “this week in the NBA” in one show! NBA docomo original program “WEEKLY NBA docomo” to stream weekly from October 17 (Saturday) for the 2026-27 season
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NTT DOCOMO announced that “WEEKLY NBA docomo,” an original weekly information program for the NBA 2026-27 season, will stream every Saturday on its video streaming service NBA docomo starting October 17, 2026 (Saturday). NBA analyst Chris Sasaki will host, covering highlights of Japanese players, key matchups in the Eastern and Western Conferences, and the TOP 5 spectacular plays. All 400 regular-season games will be streamed with Japanese commentary and analysis.
Facts
Streaming begins October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
37 episodes in total (planned)
Approximately 45 minutes (planned)
All 400 “regular-season” games will be streamed with Japanese commentary and analysis
For ahamo customers: 980 yen per month (1,078 yen including tax)
Available to watch for 2,480 yen per month (2,728 yen including tax)
A season pass is also available (16,500 yen, tax included)
New release: Next-generation supplement “OSMO.3/3 INNER SHOT” launches October 1 to address inner dryness and puffiness at the same time
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健創ファクトリー株式会社 and BAKUCHIS Corporation株式会社 announced that they will launch “OSMO.3/3 INNER SHOT,” an innovative inner-care supplement focused on water balance inside and outside cells, on October 1, 2026. It features an “inner water balance design” intended to address inner dryness and puffiness at the same time, and will make its first appearance at Beautyworld Osaka in October 2026.
Facts
Launch date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Suggested retail price: 8,424 yen (tax included)
Product features: 30 powder sachets per pack
Coverage had been limited to approximately 33% of the total.
Targets the remaining 67% of the areas related to skin hydration.
Water, which accounts for approximately 60% of the human body, is not simply present
An “inner water balance design” that works both outside and inside cells (3/3=100%)
The product will make its first appearance at an international comprehensive beauty trade show held for 3 days at INTEX Osaka starting October 19, 2026.
About 60% say they would also like to shop or dine before or after workshops at commercial facilities, survey of 1,023 people in Hokkaido
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KitaKita Lab, operated by 株式会社all, surveyed 1,023 men and women in their 20s to 50s living in Hokkaido about demand for workshops and experiential events at commercial facilities. About 60% said they would also like to shop or dine before or after attending a workshop, and participation styles differed significantly depending on whether respondents had children.
Facts
Survey of men and women in their 20s to 50s living in Hokkaido
About 60% said that if they visited for a workshop, they would also like to shop or dine before or after
“Have attended one held at a commercial facility (28.0%)”
“Have not attended (56.9%)”
“Have attended one held at a commercial facility (5.6%)”
“Have not attended (89.8%)”
“Was not interested in making things itself (55.6%)”
“Did not know it was being held (24.0%)”
“Works that can be used or worn in everyday life (37.6%)”
“Works that can be displayed at home (31.1%)”
“Works made using Hokkaido-produced or local materials (22.7%)”
“Would like to participate regardless of seasonal events (34.4%)”
“Christmas (24.5%)”
“Halloween (15.7%)”
The overall figure was 41.7%.
“I would like to participate enthusiastically (20.6%)”
“I would somewhat like to participate (44.7%)”
“I would like to participate enthusiastically (6.0%)”
オリエンタルバイオ株式会社 announced that it has signed a personal sponsorship agreement with Shinnosuke Oka, a men’s artistic gymnast who belongs to 徳洲会体操クラブ. Oka won a total of 4 medals, including 3 titles—the first time a Japanese athlete had achieved this in 52 years—at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and secured his 3rd consecutive individual all-around title at the 2026 NHK Cup. A world-class athlete, the company says it shares his “unyielding spirit of challenge” and will provide him with full support.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Won the World Junior Championships at age 15
A career-threatening major injury: a torn right anterior cruciate ligament in 2022
Won a total of 4 medals
3 titles, the first time for a Japanese athlete in 52 years
Secured his 3rd consecutive men’s individual all-around title
Examining “Are social media platforms being manipulated?” based on data and statistics, using about 50,000 social media posts
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株式会社NationX, in collaboration with the information warfare research group at 国際文化会館 新領域戦略研究所（RAIS）, released findings from its analysis of about 49,800 social media posts related to the 2026 Niigata gubernatorial election, from about 19,800 accounts, using the social media monitoring and analysis platform “CrowdQuery.” No indicators of organized mobilization, such as automated or synchronized posts, were detected, while a small group with an extremely high proportion of election-related posts was identified.
Facts
Collected and analyzed about 49,800 social media posts from about 19,800 accounts related to the Niigata gubernatorial election
千葉県 will hold the “Akimitsuki Fair” at 3 Tokyo locations—銀座千疋屋, 九九九, and フルーツショップオザキ—in succession starting in October to raise awareness of its original pear variety, “Akimitsuki.” At a PR event on September 26, 88.4% of those who sampled the pear said they would “eat it again or buy it.” The fair will feature a variety of offerings, including fresh fruit, parfaits, and Japanese sweets.
Facts
88.4% of those who sampled it said they would “eat it again or buy it”
Valid responses: 164
“Very delicious” 71.3%
“Delicious” 23.8%
“Neither delicious nor not delicious” 4.9%
(A total of 95.1% rated it “delicious” or better)
“Agree” 65.2%
“Somewhat agree” 23.2%
“Agree” 66.5%
“Somewhat agree” 23.8% (total 90.3%)
千葉県 spent 12 years developing it
It is an original variety that made its long-awaited debut in autumn 2021 (Reiwa 3).
Implementation date: September 26, Reiwa 8年年
A total of 15 days between October 1 (Thursday) and 31 (Saturday), Reiwa 8
Seasonal availability: mid-September to mid-October
AI character × UGC platform “CocoCha” officially launches, with PROTOCORE joining as AI creative partner
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The AI character × UGC platform “CocoCha (Kokochа)” has officially launched from 株式会社ボルテックスゼット, with PROTOCORE株式会社 joining as its AI creative partner. Users can enjoy immersive chats with AI characters and create original characters; the platform features “Conversation Mode” and “Novel Mode.” It aims to create AI entertainment experiences originating in Japan. A creator contest will also be held to mark the launch.
Facts
More than 2.5 million total social media followers
Established: Jan. 27, 2026
Address: 4-30-3-203 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
JII, operator of the Tokyo-originated community-building model “Otonari-san Program,” launches donation campaign to mark its certification as an NPO
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特定非営利活動法人アジア人文文化交流促進協会（JII） launched a donation campaign under the theme “Toward a society where ‘Japanese’ and ‘foreign’ residents can live together with peace of mind and hope,” marking its certification as an authorized NPO in June 2026. The fundraising target is 2.5 million yen, and the campaign runs from October 7 to November 30, 2026. It is seeking broad support for its multicultural community-building initiatives, including the “Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP).”
Facts
The fundraising target is 2.5 million yen (through November 30).
This accounts for just 2.6% of NPO corporations nationwide.
Currently, 6 administrative staff members work on personnel costs that amount to less than the cost of 2 full-time company employees
Registration fees and membership dues from program participants cover about 10%
About 50% is supplemented by grants
The remaining 40% must be covered by donations.
It has already been 5 years since we started the “Otonari-san Family Friend Program (OFP).”
The combined number of applicants among foreign participants and Japanese volunteers has exceeded 1,700
The matching success rate for pairs coordinated by staff is a high 89%.
Established: 2010
In June 2026, JII cleared rigorous screening criteria and received certification as an “authorized NPO.”
The grooming salon “アイズドッグ瑞穂店,” operated by 株式会社I One, announced that it will begin taking grooming reservations for December in October 2026. As reservations fill up quickly at year-end, the Mizuho store will provide updates on December availability starting in October.
Facts
Information on grooming reservations for December 2026 will be provided starting in October 2026.
Period covered: December 2026
Founded: April 2012
The Mizuho store opened in 2020 as the 4th アイズドッグ location
ザ・リッツ・カールトン・レジデンス ワイキキビーチ was ranked No. 1 in the Best Hotels in Hawaii category at the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards announced by コンデナスト・トラベラー. This marks its 3rd time ranking No. 1, following 2023 and 2025. After celebrating its 10th anniversary and undergoing a major renovation, it has reinforced its presence as one of the world’s leading luxury destinations.
Facts
We have been ranked No. 1 in the Best Hotels in Hawaii category
This marks our 3rd time ranking No. 1, following 2023 and 2025
ザ・リッツ・カールトン・レジデンス ワイキキビーチ celebrates its 10th anniversary
A major renovation costing several million dollars was completed to mark the 10th anniversary of its opening
We currently operate more than 100 hotels in 32 countries and regions
Suites are available from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom options
Full corporate website renewal makes it immediately clear “what the company can do” | Food Techno Engineering
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フードテクノエンジニアリング株式会社 has completely renewed its corporate website. The site structure has been revamped to make it immediately clear “what the company can do,” with updates to project case studies, expanded test room pages, a newly added document download page, and the adoption of a colorful design.
Become a certified skills professional! Applications open for the 2026 second-half Skills Test Examination Fee Subsidy, supporting skills development for metalworking technicians
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公益財団法人天田財団 will accept applications for its second-half 2026 subsidy program for examination fees for metalworking skills tests from October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The total subsidy budget for the second half is 8 million yen. The program aims to contribute to industrial development by fostering certified skills professionals.
Facts
Application period: October 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
■ Total subsidy budget, second half: 8,000,000 yen
Subsidies went to 61 people (24 organizations)
The total amount of subsidies is 1.03 million yen.
Cumulative number of subsidy recipients: 2,697 people
Breakdown: 870 organizations and 2,690 people; individuals: 7 people
The total amount of subsidies reached 46.71 million yen.
9,671 glasses in 21 days. A limited-edition gin emerges from a trial involving 21 Osaka Kita venues, with a 3-year plan starting in 2027
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andground合同会社 announced that a total of 9,671 glasses of gin were served during “Kansai Gin Rally LAB 2026,” held at 21 venues in Osaka Kita over 21 days from September 15 to October 5, 2026. The trial confirmed that clustering venues within walking distance encouraged people to visit multiple locations, brought in new customers, and prompted repeat visits. Based on the trial, a limited-edition gin, “KITA GIN 2026,” co-developed with 森の京都蒸溜所, was also brought to market (700ml, limited to 300 bottles, 6,000 yen including tax, scheduled for release on November 1). From 2027, a 3-year plan will begin, starting with “KANSAI GIN RALLY 2027,” featuring 80–100 venues mainly in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.
Facts
A total of 9,671 glasses of gin were served at participating venues during the event.
Set across 21 venues in Osaka Kita
Over 21 days, from September 15 to October 5, 2026
The target set before the event was 21,000 glasses over 21 days
Original9,671杯は1日平均約461杯。
Original21店舗平均では、1店舗1日あたり約22杯です。
Of the 9,671 glasses, 3 venues—&GIN, スタンドピース, and 嶺上開花—accounted for about 45% of the total.
Served 272 glasses over 11 hours at a collaboration event with 森の京都蒸溜所
Sold 18 bottles
That was about 7.4 times the 37 glasses served the previous day
Equivalent to about 580 500ml bottles.
Sales from gin alone were equivalent to about 8.7 million yen.
Food and beverage spending is estimated at approximately 19.34 million yen.
KITA GIN 2026 is limited to 300 bottles of 700ml
Planned retail price: 6,000 yen (including tax).
Plans are being considered for an overall rollout to 80–100 venues.
名古屋栄三越 will renovate its 9th-floor restaurant level on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and open 2 new restaurants: すしの美登利 and 宮きしめん伊兵衛. すしの美登利’s new location will be its 2nd in Nagoya, offering 名古屋栄三越-exclusive “Three-Star Nigiri” and “Seafood Hitsumabushi.” 宮きしめん伊兵衛 is a long-established Nagoya restaurant whose roots trace back to Atsuta Shrine. It will offer the location-exclusive “Sumire Kaiseki” and “Miso-Stewed Kishimen with Shrimp Tempura and Chicken and Egg.” The 9th-floor restaurants’ opening hours will also be extended to 9 p.m.
Facts
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, on the 9th-floor restaurant level
Since its founding in 1977, it has valued great taste and a lively atmosphere.
Founded in Taisho 12.
Its 2nd location in Nagoya City
三-Star Nigiri, 1 set: ¥3,630
Seafood Hitsumabushi, 1 set: ¥3,630
Sumire Kaiseki, 1 set: ¥3,300
Kishimen noodles simmered in miso with shrimp tempura and chicken and egg, 1 set: ¥1,800
Telephone: 052-252-1111
Address: 〒460-8669 3-5-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City
株式会社フェリエスト signs a “Sales Partner” agreement under the LINE Yahoo Partner Program
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株式会社フェリエスト (securities code: 557A) announced that it has signed a “Sales Partner” agreement under the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program” offered by LINEヤフー株式会社. The agreement will enable フェリエスト to combine its SNS marketing expertise with LINE Yahoo’s advertising services, establishing a broad-based marketing support structure spanning awareness-building, customer acquisition and customer conversion.
Facts
It now has a track record of managing SNS accounts for more than 500 companies.
Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market (securities code: 557A)
RadarLab teams up with Sato to launch a digital product passport (DPP) implementation support service
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RadarLab株式会社 has partnered with 株式会社サトー to launch a digital product passport (DPP) implementation support service. The service addresses the formalization of DPP systems against the backdrop of the European Battery Regulation, which is expected to become mandatory in February 2027, and the ESPR. By combining Sato’s on-site identification and labeling technology with RadarLab’s data platform design, the companies will develop practical DPP implementation plans that go beyond desk-based planning. The service targets industries including automotive, steel, aluminum, furniture, apparel and home appliances.
Facts
In Europe, the European Battery Regulation, which took effect in August 2023, is expected to make battery passports mandatory starting in February 2027.
Battery passports are expected to become mandatory starting in February 2027.
Information spanning 5 layers: product identification, business operator details, composition/material data, sustainability indicators and traceability information
In 2025, it conducted a DPP proof of concept (PoC) jointly with Sato and other companies.
For a small-scale launch focused on selected products, it can complete the process through delivery of a report in about 1 month.
A company where AI remembers even after employees leave: Birupo announces “B-KNOW” for small and midsize businesses
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株式会社ビルポ has announced “B-KNOW,” a system for small and midsize businesses that automatically records and shares employees’ decisions and the circumstances behind them using AI. It is now recruiting pilot program participants, with places available for the first 10 companies.
Facts
The system took 6 years to develop from concept to reality.
It has undergone repeated pilot testing within Birupo since March 2026.
As of October 2026, approximately 10 members
are continually adding to more than 70 notebooks
Applications are now open for pilot program participants from the first 10 companies.
株式会社沖プロ absorbs 株式会社Webライタープロ in merger, moves to new structure
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株式会社沖プロ absorbed its wholly owned subsidiary, 株式会社Webライタープロ, in a merger effective October 1, 2026, strengthening its management foundation and moving to a new structure. It will concentrate management resources on its web and retail businesses.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026, it absorbed its wholly owned subsidiary, 株式会社Webライタープロ, in a merger.
Capital: 1,000,000 yen
Established January 23, 2019
〒150-0013 E-BOX-1 Building, 3rd Floor, 4-9-8 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Survey of 267 women with experience learning web design | 24.3% secured paid projects
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SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社 surveyed 267 women who had studied web design and had experience in the field. Of the respondents, 24.3% said they had “secured” their first paid project, while a total of 67.4% said they looked back positively on their learning method. “Online schools and online courses” was the most common learning method at 33.3%, while self-study methods accounted for a combined 51.7%.
Facts
Among 267 women with experience learning web design
24.3% said they had “secured paid projects”
“Attending an online school or online course” was the most common response at 33.3%
51.7% primarily learned through self-study
“3–5 hours per week” was the most common response at 37.8%
“Evenings to late night after the children have gone to bed” was the most common response at 35.6%
“Coding, such as HTML and CSS” was the most common response at 20.2%
“¥0” accounted for 65.2%
“I have not applied or solicited work yet” was the most common response at 34.8%
A total of 67.4% looked back on their experience positively.
A collaboration beer created with a brewery in Nihonbashi-Kabutocho to mark its 1-year anniversary
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Originalキャプション by Hyatt 兜町 東京は、開業1周年（2025年10月7日開業）を記念し、日本橋兜町のブルワリー「BALDYS GOOD BEER」と共同開発したクラフトビール「GRATEFUL RED」（赤紫蘇を使ったシソIPA）を販売。兜町のラッキーカラー「赤」をテーマにしたルビーレッドのビールで、1周年記念バーガーや宿泊プランも併せて展開する。
From specialty teas from 6 Kyushu prefectures to “edible Japanese tea”: Japanese tea fair “Nihoncha Biyori” to be held at 小田急百貨店 Shinjuku Store starting October 21
株式会社事業人 to speak at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto” and co-host official side event
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株式会社事業人 announced that it will speak at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” hosted by 株式会社ワンキャリア on October 14, 2026, at Kyoto Kangyo Kaikan Miyako Messe, and hold a session titled “The Reality of Recruiting Transformative Talent at Japan’s Largest Art University [Session & Networking Event],” featuring 高久正史, director in charge of finance at 学校法人瓜生山学園・京都芸術大学, and 西村晃, co-representative of 株式会社事業人. In addition, on October 13, the day before, it will co-host the official side event “Recruitment and Organizations in Growth Industries: Let’s Think Together in the Age of AI” with 株式会社Lagomliv at GROWTH Kyoto Kawaramachi in Kyoto.
Facts
Date and time: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:50–14:30
Date and time: October 13, 2026 (Tuesday), 19:00–21:00 (registration opens at 18:30)
Audience: recruiters, business leaders/CHROs, etc. (approximately 1,500 people expected)
Participation fee: ¥4,000 (includes drinks and light refreshments; payable at the venue on the day)
As co-representative, provides organizational support nationwide to more than 300 companies, primarily startups
More than 3,000 job interviews conducted
Involved in the hiring of more than 200 new graduates in total
Date and time: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00–20:00 (tentative)
Short drama “最期の、ありがとう。” wins Japan’s national top prize in the screenplay category at the アジアン・アカデミー・クリエイティブ・アワード2026!!
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株式会社ティア announced that 宮武由衣, who wrote the screenplay for the serialized short drama “最期の、ありがとう。,” won the Japan National Winner award in the BEST SCREENPLAY category at the アジアン・アカデミー・クリエイティブ・アワード2026. 宮武由衣 was selected as Japan’s representative in the category for her screenplay for the work and will advance to the final judging at the awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Singapore on December 3.
Facts
The 2026 awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Singapore on December 3
Founded in Singapore in 2018
As one of the 12 works selected from 663 entries
Selected as a finalist as one of the 12 works chosen from 663 entries
Original資本金 ： 18 億 9,200万円（2026年3月末現在）
Employees: 991 (as of the end of March 2026)
Number of funeral halls: 230 (as of October 2026)
Established: July 1997
Streaming begins: October 1, 2025
Episodes 32–34, “Even the Demon’s Eyes Shed Tears,” won the HR Best Short Award in the HR category
A special version with some scenes added to episodes 1–3
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティア、TBSスパークル、アジアン・アカデミー・クリエイティブ・アワード、Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS、ショートショート フィルムフェスティバル & アジア、サイバーエージェント、東京証券取引所、名古屋証券取引所
Mediva partners with “Seeds-One” and C&CH協会 to drive hospital DX in earnest — supporting practical “work-style reform” and “improvements in the quality of community healthcare” at small and midsize hospitals, developed jointly with general practitioners
Original台湾エクセレンスはCEATEC 2026に初出展し、台湾企業13社による24製品・ソリューションを「Taiwan AI Island」テーマで展示。10月13〜16日に幕張メッセ（ホール7、ブース7H005）にて、産業安全、スマートケア、教育、スマートライフ、サステナブルデザイン、データセキュリティなどの分野におけるAIおよび先端技術の実用例を紹介する。
Facts
October 13–16, Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture (Hall 7, Booth 7H005)
Booth 7H005
34.5% of companies are already using generative AI in their operations
Of those, 86.7% say they are seeing benefits
Established in 1993 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
Established in 1970 to promote Taiwan’s foreign trade
Linked through a network of 63 offices around the world
Four key evaluation criteria: “research and development,” “design,” “quality,” and “marketing”
コロコロコミック研究所: 26.2% of elementary school boys say they “don’t know whether filtering is enabled” or “didn’t even know it existed”
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コロコロコミック研究所, operated by 株式会社小学館, surveyed 819 boys who read the magazine about smartphones and kids’ phones. Among children with their own device, 26.2% said they “didn’t know whether filtering was enabled” or “didn’t even know it existed,” while 57.6% said their family had rules for smartphone use. The survey also revealed how they use their devices and the problems they encounter.
Facts
Among children with their own smartphone or kids’ phone, 26.2% said they “didn’t know whether filtering was enabled” or “didn’t even know it existed”
57.6% said their family “has” rules for smartphone use
33.1% of children have their own smartphone or kids’ phone
71.9% of children who do not have one would like to have one
Originalスマホでよくすること1位は「調べものや勉強に使う」（80.7%）
“I end up using it too much” was the most common response (33.9%)
A survey of 819 コロコロコミック readers in grades 1–6
A survey of 271 children with their own smartphone or kids’ phone
58.4% of elementary school parents said they “signed up for filtering when entering into or changing a smartphone contract”
A social insurance and labor consultant firm specializing in depression, with more than 3,000 benefit-application support cases, unveils its original phone etiquette guide, “5 Principles for Speaking in a Reassuring Way”
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社会保険労務士法人全国障害年金パートナーズ (representative: 宮里竹識), which specializes in depression and has supported more than 3,000 benefit applications, has unveiled its original phone etiquette guide, “5 Principles for Speaking in a Reassuring Way.” The firm has continued voice training, which began in 2020, for 6 years, and its 4 social insurance and labor consultants have completed approximately 1,200 total training hours (estimate). The 5 principles are: “Think of the other person,” “Keep your voice low and bright,” “Listen for changes in the other person’s voice,” “Explain the reasons and what to expect,” and “Speak politely through to the end of each sentence.”
Facts
To date, it has supported more than 3,000 benefit applications
Original社労士1人あたり約300時間
Approximately 1,200 total hours for 4 people (estimate)
Our firm began attending an external voice-training school in 2020
In 2023, we welcomed an instructor as an employee
Original週1回・1時間の研修と、実際の電話応対へのフィードバックを続けてきました
Participants: 4 labor and social security attorneys, including Representative Miyazato
Through 6 years of continued efforts
Since the business began in 2014
We supported 491 people in the most recent 1-year period
Smart CRM “betrend” moves to natural-language controls in its management console. Developing AI conversation features for “app building” and “data analysis and automated campaign creation.”
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ビートレンド株式会社 has developed new features for the management console of its smart CRM platform “betrend,” enabling users to build and update apps and configure marketing campaigns through natural-language AI conversations. As part of the “betrend Agent-Ready Project,” the company aims to create a next-generation environment where CRM can be operated intuitively without specialized knowledge.
Facts
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code: 4020)
Since its founding in 2000
System operation for an information security management system certified to ISMS (ISO27001)
【German parenting-products brand “CYBEX” surveys 1,000 parents of children aged 0–6 on carrying their children】The time parents can carry their children is much shorter than they think. Over 4 years, parents and children spend 55.5 days being carried.
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German parenting-products brand CYBEX（サイベックス） (CTP JAPAN株式会社) has announced the results of a survey on carrying children, conducted among 1,000 parents of children aged 0–6. The total time spent carrying children over the 4 years from age 0 to 3 was approximately 55.5 days, and 69.4% of parents of children aged 4–6 said the period was “shorter than they expected.” While 86.9% consider carrying children an important form of physical connection between parent and child, 77.4% have given up carrying their child due to physical or psychological strain, and 64.4% said they “really want to carry their child more.” In response to the survey findings, the company is recommending its new baby carrier, “LAYA CARRIER.”
Facts
The total time spent carrying children from age 0 to 3, over a 4-year period, was found to be approximately 55.5 days.
Among parents of children aged 4–6, 69.4% said, “The period when you can carry your child is shorter than I expected.”
A total of 86.9% of parents said carrying a child is “an important form of physical connection between parent and child.”
“When their child asks to be carried” (60.4%) was among the responses
“When going out or traveling” (33.3%)
“When the child is sick or unwell” (24.8%)
3 out of 4 parents (77.4%) have given up carrying their child
“I didn’t have the physical energy because I had a lot to carry or was tired” (42.2%)
“My child was heavy, putting a lot of strain on my body” (42.0%)
“I didn’t have enough time or free hands because of housework, work, caring for siblings, travel or other plans” (32.2%)
2 out of 3 parents (64.4%) feel that they “really want to carry their child more.”
The ease of putting on and taking off a baby carrier was cited by 47.8% of respondents overall.
Original「1人でも着脱しやすいこと」（30.7％）
“Lightweight and compact to carry” (29.4%)
“Quick and easy to put on” (28.6%)
Among parents of children aged 0–3: 61.8 minutes on weekdays (fathers: 32.6 minutes; mothers: 90.1 minutes)
83.1 minutes on holidays (fathers: 62.7 minutes; mothers: 102.9 minutes)
Among parents of children aged 4–6: 7.3 minutes on weekdays (fathers: 6.3 minutes; mothers: 8.6 minutes)
13.3 minutes on holidays (fathers: 13.2 minutes; mothers: 13.5 minutes)
The total time over the 4 years up to age 3 was 79,935 minutes, equivalent to 55.5 days
Original生後半年までの累計抱っこ時間は25,185分（17.5日）
By age 3, it had fallen to 6,205 minutes (4.3 days) per year
Parents of children aged 0–3 = 500; parents of children aged 4–6 = 500
デジタル・リアルティ breaks ground on KIX15, a large-scale 24MW data center
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MCデジタル・リアルティ株式会社 (MCDR) has announced that it has begun construction of KIX15, its 5th large-scale data center, at the KIX campus in the Saito area of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The facility will have 24MW of power capacity for servers and support hybrid air and liquid cooling. Services are scheduled to launch in the 4th quarter of 2028. Once complete, MCDR will operate a total of 10 data centers in Japan, with combined server power capacity of approximately 220MW. The project is part of the Kansai AI Infrastructure Co-Creation Project, which aims to meet demand for AI infrastructure in the Kansai region.
Facts
Equipped with 24MW of power capacity for servers
Total floor area: 17,672.49 m²
Services are scheduled to launch in the 4th quarter of 2028
Total server power capacity is expected to reach approximately 220MW
MCDR will operate a total of 10 data centers in Japan
The 5th large-scale data center at the KIX campus
A community of more than 300 data centers spanning 6 continents
Stay warm and move more freely this winter. Taka-Q launches the Thermo Walker® setup, combining moisture-absorbing heat generation and high stretch
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m.f.editorial（エム・エフ・エディトリアル）, a fashion brand operated by 株式会社タカキュー, is launching the Thermo Walker® setup, featuring moisture-absorbing heat-generating fabric and high stretch. 2 types each of jackets and trousers (dobby gray and twill black) will go on sale on October 9.
Facts
High-stretch fabric with an elongation rate exceeding 50%
Thermo Walker® dobby gray jacket Price: 28,589 yen (tax included)
Thermo Walker® dobby gray trousers Price: 15,389 yen (tax included)
Thermo Walker® twill black jacket Price: 28,589 yen (tax included)
Thermo Walker® twill black trousers Price: 15,389 yen (tax included)
Established: June 30, 1950 (76 years since founding)
Capital: 100 million yen
First Section listing, August 1989
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Standard Market (securities code: 8166)
Showcasing cyber resilience for the AI era: Illumio World Tour Tokyo 2026 to be held on November 5
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Illumio announced that it will hold its annual cybersecurity event, Illumio World Tour Tokyo 2026, in Tokyo on November 5. Under the theme “Breach Containment in the AI Era,” the event will showcase the latest cyber resilience strategies, including zero trust and microsegmentation. Customer case studies from 東映アニメーション, 三菱UFJ eスマート証券, コジマ and other companies are planned, along with presentations by executives from KPMGコンサルティング, the Financial Services Agency, and Illumio headquarters.
Facts
Illumio World Tour Tokyo 2026 will be held in Tokyo on November 5,
Illumio World Tour Tokyo was first held in Japan last year, and this will be its second edition.
from 4 perspectives: “protecting AI applications and AI agents,” “strengthening AI infrastructure security,” “advancing AI-enabled defense,” and “responding to and containing threats that exploit AI”
Tokai University Kofu High School launches inquiry-based learning project challenging first-year students to tackle the “overseas management” of a small factory in Yokohama
【札幌みその】Limited-time “abura soba” launches, with free rice to add at the end of the meal!
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Ramen chain 札幌みその, operated by 株式会社グランキュイジーヌ (SAKIGAKE Group), will begin offering “abura soba” for a limited time at all locations from Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The dish combines chewy thick noodles with a special soy sauce and back-fat sauce. A free serving of rice (mini rice bowl) will also be offered to add to the remaining sauce.
Facts
“Abura soba” will go on sale from Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Regular: 982 yen (1,080 yen including tax)
Medium: 1,073 yen (1,180 yen including tax)
(Large) ¥1,164 (¥1,280 including tax)
Regular: 1,091 yen (1,200 yen including tax)
Medium: 1,182 yen (1,300 yen including tax)
Large: 1,273 yen (1,400 yen including tax)
It currently operates 11 locations across Hokkaido, the Kanto region, and elsewhere in Japan (as of October 7, 2026).
Operates 292 locations under multiple brands in Japan and overseas
Original資本金： 23,000 千円
Capital: 925,160,000 yen (as of December 31, 2025)
There were 19,417 reported cases of personal information leaks and other incidents involving companies, government agencies, and others
That was an 8% decrease from the previous fiscal year
A survey was conducted in August 2021 targeting 71 e-commerce site operators
In-house development and outsourcing together accounted for approximately 97%
In-house development accounted for 20%, outsourcing for 77%, cloud-based services for 3%, and shopping mall platforms for 0%
Cloud-based services increased from 3% to 48%
75% had left vulnerabilities in e-commerce site development programs, CMSs, and other systems unaddressed or had not updated them to the latest versions
90% had not implemented security measures for operations such as maintenance
“Cyber risks related to AI use” entered the organizational category ranking at No. 3 for the first time
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルフプラス、Self Plus Inc.、Shopify、個人情報保護委員会、IPA（情報処理推進機構）、タイムズカー、セイコーマート、イープラス
Zevero announced that it appointed Nick Donohue, who has more than 15 years of experience in ESG and sustainability, as Head of Product effective August 6, 2026. He has previously worked at Novata and Manufacture 2030 (now Sedex) and will oversee Zevero’s global product strategy and roadmap. The appointment comes amid international business expansion following a fundraising round earlier this year of 1.1 billion yen (7 million U.S. dollars), bringing total funding to 2.2 billion yen.
Facts
He has more than 15 years of experience in corporate sustainability, supply chain management, and ESG
For 8 of those years, he worked on developing software products and tools for enterprise customers
Worked for 15 months as a lead product manager at Novata
Won more than 40 of the world’s leading large companies and thousands of suppliers as customers
Zevero’s 1.1 billion yen (US$7 million) funding round in the first half of 2026
The company’s total funding has reached 2.2 billion yen (US$14 million)
Zevero currently serves companies in more than 20 countries
Companies mentioned：Zevero、Novata、Manufacture 2030、Secaro、Asda、Ford、GSK、Honda North America、P&G、Reckitt、Tesco、Toyota North America、Unilever、The Co-operative Group、Carbon13
Business video media outlet PIVOT: 81% of app users said they had “applied the knowledge and skills they learned to their work.” Survey of 8,024 people published
U-GAKU’s Silver Week English Camp concludes all sessions
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The study abroad program U-GAKU, operated by 株式会社Crepity, held its first residential English program, U-GAKU English Camp, for elementary and junior high school students at 2 locations in Kanagawa and Tokushima during Silver Week, Sept. 19–23, 2026. A total of 13 students participated, and all sessions have concluded.
Facts
A total of 13 people participated
11 elementary school students and 2 junior high school students
NTT Security Japan sponsors “Security Measures Assessment System (SCS) to Strengthen Supply Chains 2026”
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NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン株式会社 will sponsor the web seminar “Security Measures Assessment System (SCS) to Strengthen Supply Chains 2026,” hosted by SBクリエイティブ株式会社 (Business + IT) on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, and will give a presentation titled “Practical Steps for Obtaining SCS Assessment Ratings ★3 and ★4.”
Facts
The draft policy for establishing the “Security Measures Assessment System to Strengthen Supply Chains (SCS Assessment System),” published by 経済産業省 in December 2025,
Ahead of its full-scale launch at the end of fiscal 2026
Date and time: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 14:50–15:20
Practical Steps for Obtaining SCS Assessment Ratings ★3 and ★4
“If you’re selling books, BOOKOFF♪” comes to karaoke! BOOKOFF’s sound logo available on JOYSOUND from Wednesday, Oct. 7
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Bookoff Corporation announced that its sound logo, “If you’re selling books, BOOKOFF♪,” will be available for karaoke on JOYSOUND from Oct. 7, 2026, and that it will participate in the “Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027.”
Facts
Available for karaoke on JOYSOUND from Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
As of the end of May 2026, approximately 700 stores operate in Japan
More than 80% of those stores also carry items other than books and software media
Growing together with more than 60 franchise companies
The group currently operates approximately 830 stores in Japan and overseas
There are approximately 88 million users in Japan annually
More than 680 million items are bought and sold annually
BOOKOFF began in 1990 with the 35-tsubo Chiyoda store in Kanagawa Prefecture
Final stage date: Friday, Feb. 19, 2027
From Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, through Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Japan Customer Success Association Representative Director Hisanori Yamada to hold an outcome workshop at “OUTCOME 2026” to define his company’s “customer outcomes” [Limited to 100 participants]
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株式会社UPDATA announced that it will hold “OUTCOME 2026,” Japan’s first B2B conference focused on customer outcomes, on October 29, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO. Held with the special cooperation and supervision of 一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会 (JCSA), the event will feature a workshop titled “Defining Your Company’s Customer Outcomes” led by JCSA Representative Director Hisanori Yamada (limited to 100 participants), as well as a keynote address, case study sessions and a networking event. Admission is free, and capacity is 600 people.
Facts
Outcome Workshop [Limited to 100 participants]
Capacity: 600 people
Date and time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 13:00–20:30 (registration opens at 12:00)
Capital: 82.5 million yen (including capital reserves)
Established: September 2007
Established: Nov. 2024
Can be implemented in as little as 2 weeks
1000% increase in upsell and cross-sell rates
50% reduction in churn
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According to our research (as of July 2026; desk research).
株式会社プロ人材機構 releases “2026 Survey on the Attitudes of Senior Professional Talent,” highlighting the failure to leverage the “experience assets” held by management.
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株式会社プロ人材機構 released “2026 Survey on the Attitudes of Senior Professional Talent.” While 97.5% of senior professionals use the latest tools, including generative AI, in their work, external structural factors topped the list of challenges: “lack of opportunities to secure new projects (34.2%),” “difficulty working within organizations (30.8%),” and “barriers to hiring and evaluation based on age (29.2%).” The survey concluded that it is urgent to build systems that put the “experience assets” of talented mid-career and senior professionals to use in society and business.
Facts
The survey found that 97.5% of senior professionals use the latest tools, including generative AI, in their daily work.
Lack of opportunities to secure new projects (34.2%)
Difficulty working within organizations (30.8%)
Barriers to hiring and evaluation based on age (29.2%)
40.0% make advanced use of the tools as a “core part of their work”
57.5% use them “as an aid”
Just 2.5% said they “do not use them.”
“Securing income” was the most common response (75.8%).
“Using skills and experience” (69.2%)
The gap between the top response, “Securing income,” and the No. 2 response, “Using skills and experience” (69.2%), was just 6.6 percentage points.
“Communication skills” (60.0%)
“Experience in organizational operations and management” (57.5%)
“Adaptability and listening skills” (56.7%)
Qualifications and specialized knowledge alone (37.5%)
People aged 55–69 accounted for 70.8% of the total.
Company executives accounted for the largest share (33.3%).
This was slightly higher than the share of full-time employees (30.0%).
Freelancers and sole proprietors accounted for the lowest share, at 6.7%.
Notably, 11.7% were looking for work.
Average: 3.35 (n=119; 1 response unanswered)
Highly satisfied respondents who gave 4 points or more (44.5%)
More than 2 times the share of dissatisfied respondents who gave 2 points or less (20.2%)
Solving the question of “what to use generative AI for” in manufacturing!
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株式会社日立ソリューションズ・クリエイト announced that it will add 30 packaged generative AI applications for office work in manufacturing to its “AI Plus Generative AI Solution,” which went on sale in January 2025. The applications are drawn from generative AI apps used in the company’s internal operations. They are designed to make it easy for manufacturing office teams—which often prepare documents based on figures and data, such as quality data, specifications and inspection records—to start using generative AI in a highly secure environment. The launch date is October 7, 2026.
Facts
The “AI Plus Generative AI Solution,” which went on sale in January 2025
An additional package of 30 generative AI applications for manufacturing office work
More than 800 generative AI applications and prompts created by employees on the AI Plus Generative AI Solution platform
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Webinar on Thursday, November 19: “Solving the question of ‘what to use generative AI for’ in manufacturing!”
First arrival in Japan! [Korean brand WHIPPED（ホイップド）] A lovingly made “vegan skincare” line. Permanent retail launch centered on the “Face Mask Cleanser,” a 3-in-1 product.
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株式会社インテルコスメシ・ジャパン has begun permanent retail distribution as the Japanese master distributor for Korean vegan skincare brand “WHIPPED（ホイップド）.” Starting October 16, 2026, the brand will be available at Cosme Kitchen locations, Biople locations, MASH GO GREEN STORE, USAGI ONLINE and the directly operated store “MOOD or NATURE.” The lineup will be rolled out in stages, centered on the flagship “Face Mask Cleanser” (with cumulative sales of 5 million units in Korea), alongside items including body butter, hair perfume mist and body scrub.
Facts
Cumulative sales have surpassed 5 million units※
A proprietary method involving more than 5,000 careful whisking strokes
A proprietary method involving 48 hours of aging and more than 5,000 careful whisking strokes
Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥3,500 (tax included)
Price: 2,990 yen (including tax)
Release date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Release date: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Co-developed with a French fragrance company and perfumer with more than 150 years of history
Since its establishment in 2007, Intercosme Japan has
WHIPPED is a beauty brand launched in Korea in September 2021.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インテルコスメシ・ジャパン、WHIPPED（ホイップド）、Cosme Kitchen（コスメキッチン）、Biople（ビープル）、MASH GO GREEN STORE、USAGI ONLINE、MOOD or NATURE、オリーブヤング（Olive Young）、ザ・現代ソウル、カカオギフト（Kakao Gift）
Announcement of the domestic release of OCEANA (オセアナ), a fountain pen from Taiwanese writing instrument brand “Laban（ラバン）,” featuring a new design that shines with natural abalone i
[DESIGNART TOKYO 2026] Edra’s new “Anywhere” sofa makes its Japan debut. Francesco Binfaré’s latest work to be unveiled early in Aoyama
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Spazio Edra TOKYO AOYAMA, operated by 株式会社リビングハウス, will give the Japan premiere of Anywhere, a 2026 modular sofa from Italian luxury furniture brand Edra. Designed by Francesco Binfaré, the sofa system features 7 modules and the proprietary Smart Cushion technology. On Nov. 4 and 5, during DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, the company will hold presentations by staff from its Italian headquarters, by reservation only. The standard lead time is 6–7 months, and the sofa is available for import to order.
Facts
We will present Anywhere, a 2026 modular sofa from Italian luxury furniture brand Edra（エドラ）, for the first time in Japan.
On Nov. 4 and 5, during the design and art festival DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, we will hold presentations featuring staff from the brand's home country, by reservation only.
Comprising 7 irregularly shaped modules
The standard lead time is 6–7 months.
By reservation only (capacity of 10 people per session
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Founded in 1987 in Italy's Tuscany region, it is a furniture brand.
Spazio Edra TOKYO AOYAMA will take part in DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, a festival of design and art held at venues across Tokyo from Oct. 30 (Fri.) to Nov. 8 (Sun.).
If you would like to attend, please apply using the form below by Oct. 28.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リビングハウス、Edra（エドラ）、Edra S.p.A.、Spazio Edra TOKYO AOYAMA
[Challenges of unassigned seating] About 70% of office workers feel stressed choosing a seat each morning; searching for seats and colleagues can delay decisions
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株式会社アーバンプラン surveyed office workers in their 20s to 50s who work in offices with unassigned seating at least 3 times a week, on the actual state of unassigned seating and office environments. The survey found that about 70% feel stressed choosing a seat each morning, while about 90% end up consistently using the same seat or area. Work losses, including delayed decision-making while searching for seats and colleagues, are also occurring, revealing that the original purpose of unassigned seating is not being fully realized. Employees called for hybrid office arrangements, including designated seats where teams or departments can gather, focus booths, and clearly defined zones.
Facts
About 70% of office workers feel stressed choosing a seat each morning
Often feel this way (25.9%)
Sometimes feel this way (39.1%)
The good seats are already taken (49.9%)
Few seats are equipped with amenities such as PCs and monitors (40.8%)
Few seats offer a place to focus, such as private rooms or booths (32.6%)
About 90% answered “very often (42.3%)” or “somewhat often (43.3%)”
Because it feels comfortable (54.6%)
Because they want to sit near colleagues in the same department (33.9%)
Because it makes it easier to move belongings and go to and from lockers (24.3%)
Feel that it has been greatly invigorated (10.7%)
Feel that it has been somewhat invigorated (38.8%)
Less than 5 minutes (38.4%)
5 to less than 10 minutes (29.4%)
10 to less than 15 minutes (23.3%)
It was a hassle to contact people to check where they were (35.3%)
It took effort to walk around looking for people (25.0%)
I couldn't discuss urgent matters, delaying decision-making (24.6%)
Want to increase the frequency of remote work (30.2%)
Feel mentally fatigued before starting work, reducing performance (24.8%)
Become more likely to avoid communication at the office (22.1%)
Designated or group seating where teams or departments can gather (34.8%)
Focus booths or private rooms (33.6%)
Cafe spaces or lounges for casual conversation (29.9%)
Restore some seats as designated seating (group-address or hybrid arrangements) (28.7%)
Fundamentally overhaul the overall office layout (renovation) (23.9%)
Clearly define zones according to purpose, such as separating focus areas from collaboration areas (23.8%)
Genesys Cloud added to the ISMAP Cloud Services List as a government-approved cloud service
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ジェネシスクラウドサービス株式会社 announced that Genesys Cloud was added to the Japanese government's ISMAP (Information system Security Management and Assessment Program) Cloud Services List on Aug. 31, 2026. The listing covers Genesys Cloud AI, voice and digital services, and Workforce Engagement Management, and includes the domestic regions in both Tokyo and Osaka. This will support secure CX transformation through cloud and AI adoption at Japanese companies with stringent security requirements, including those in finance, telecommunications, and the public sector.
Facts
We announce that Genesys Cloud™ was added to the Cloud Services List of the Information system Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP) on Aug. 31, 2026.
Tokyo — Oct. 7, 2026 — Genesys®, a global cloud leader in experience orchestration for customer experience (CX),
Genesys® helps more than 8,000 companies and organizations worldwide create outstanding customer and employee experiences.
Zuora publishes case study on subscription revenue management platform implementation by 株式会社Cogent Labs
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Zuora Japan株式会社 published a case study on Zuora Billing's implementation as the subscription revenue management platform at 株式会社Cogent Labs, which offers the COGENT AI document-processing platform and SmartRead AI OCR. As the number of contracts at Cogent Labs grew rapidly to about 2,500 in 4 years, the company faced challenges including reliance on individual employees, increased audit workload, and the need to establish a governance foundation. With Zuora, it reduced audit workload by 30–40% and handled a rapid expansion to about 4 times the transaction volume with a team of 2–3 people.
Facts
Over the past 4 years, the number of subscription contracts had grown rapidly to about 2,500
To handle the rapid expansion to about 4 times the transaction volume—which would have required doubling staff to about 5 people if done manually—
If done manually, doubling staff to about 5 people would have been necessary
By systematizing operations and eliminating dependence on individual employees, the company achieved an operating structure of 2–3 people, unchanged from when it was first implemented
Reduced audit workload by 30–40%
Also accommodates the 20–30 detailed price revisions and plan additions per month that are unique to AI businesses
A “peel” of color, a “melty” moisturizing feel. 2 autumn lip products exclusive to ドン・キホーテ debut
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ネイチャーリパブリック Japan will roll out 2 autumn lip products exclusively at ドン・キホーテ-affiliated stores (including some アピタ and ピアゴ locations). The lineup includes “Universe Lip Tattoo” (Oct. 19, 2026, 1,500 yen before tax) and “Honey Melting Lip Mask” (Nov. 9, 2026, 1,200 yen before tax).
Facts
Price: 1,500 yen before tax / 1,650 yen including tax
Net content: 4 g each
Price: 1,200 yen before tax / 1,320 yen including tax
Net content: 2.7 g
Release date: rolling out from Oct. 19, 2026 (Monday)
Release date: rolling out from Nov. 9, 2026 (Monday)
“Building a data infrastructure” ranks No. 1 among AI initiatives that executives at director level and above want to introduce or strengthen within the next 1 year! What sets companies that have already succeeded in implementation apart? Common success factors from a survey of 1,007 people in charge
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株式会社キーウォーカー conducted a survey on the “introduction and adoption of data analytics infrastructure at companies,” targeting representatives of companies that had completed its implementation and development. The survey of 1,007 respondents found that successful companies overcome barriers to implementation through an integrated approach that involves people and organizations: establishing governance through clear direction from management (approximately 70%), dedicated teams, and standardized data definitions and rules (43.1%); developing personnel through training in tool operation (36.6%); and advancing projects with the involvement of frontline teams (38.0%).
Facts
Wanted to integrate data dispersed across departments and systems (47.1%)
Wanted to make effective use of data accumulated in-house (46.6%)
Wanted to improve the efficiency of tasks such as data aggregation and report preparation (35.5%)
Management set a direction, and departments worked together to advance the initiative (45.5%)
Management set a clear direction and strongly drove the initiative from the top down (28.3%)
Management provided a certain level of understanding and support, but frontline teams led the effort (20.8%)
Assigned dedicated personnel (31.2%)
Established a team of existing department staff serving in dual roles (27.5%)
Established a dedicated project team (23.9%)
Consulting on data use and analysis (44.2%)
Project management and ongoing support (37.5%)
Support for system and infrastructure design and development (35.0%)
Standardization of data definitions and rules (43.1%)
Established mechanisms to verify data quality and accuracy (42.3%)
Clarified responsibility for data management and the personnel in charge (35.6%)
Training in the use of data analysis tools (36.6%)
Practical training by department and job type (32.6%)
Data-use and literacy training for all employees (31.7%)
Gaining the understanding and cooperation of frontline teams (40.0%)
Data and systems were dispersed across departments (33.8%)
Lack of personnel to lead implementation and promotion (32.6%)
Advancing projects with the involvement of frontline departments (38.0%)
Assigning dedicated personnel and project teams (35.9%)
Clear direction from management and top-down promotion (32.2%)
GAAAT to hold the final chapter of its “Cyborg 009” exhibition in Ishinomaki. Donates metal canvas art that reimagines the “Birth Arc” to 石ノ森萬画館
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株式会社GAAAT will hold the final chapter of its exhibition dedicated to Shotaro Ishinomori’s signature work “Cyborg 009” at 石ノ森萬画館 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, from Oct. 10 to 11, 2026. The company also announced that it will donate “Re:birth,” a work of its original Metal Canvas Art, to 石ノ森萬画館.
Autumn sweets by the pastry chef take center stage! 東武ホテルレバント東京 to host a “Halloween Dessert Buffet” for 4 days only
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The Halloween Dessert Buffet will be held for 4 days only, from Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, at Verdure, the super dining restaurant at 東武ホテルレバント東京, operated by 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント. In addition to hotel-made sweets featuring autumn flavors such as chestnuts, pumpkin and apples, light meals including pasta and wood-fired pizza will also be served.
Facts
Held for 4 days only, from Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to Saturday, October 31
Save with early reservations by November 25: Christmas cakes and special hors d'oeuvres at 宇都宮東武ホテルグランデ
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宇都宮東武ホテルグランデ, operated by 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント, began accepting reservations on October 1 for 3 types of Christmas cake made by the hotel pastry chef, a chef's hors d'oeuvre platter and roast chicken. Special prices apply to early reservations through November 25, and customers ordering a cake and hors d'oeuvres together will also receive a half roast chicken as a bonus.
Facts
Regular price ¥6,250 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥5,940)
Regular price ¥5,960 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥5,670)
Regular price ¥5,110 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥4,860)
Regular price ¥11,940 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥11,340)
Regular price ¥8,520 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥8,100)
Regular price ¥3,750 (special price through November 25 (Wed.): ¥3,570)
Total number of guest rooms: １４９
Original10月1日（木）～12月17日（木）17:00まで
December 24 (Thu.) and December 25 (Fri.), 12:00–18:00
What is the problem of getting an influenza test “too early”?
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Taisho Pharmaceutical announced the results of a survey on influenza testing conducted among 1,204 men and women aged 20–60. It noted that testing may not be possible when people seek care immediately after symptoms begin, and that testing is recommended from 12 hours to within 48 hours after onset. It also encouraged people to keep the “Panbio™ COVID-19/Flu A&B Panel (for general use)” antigen test kit at home.
Facts
A total of 35.9% said they had experienced being unable to get tested because they sought care too early or being advised to return for another visit.
A total of 55.6% said they knew antigen test kits could be purchased at drugstores and other outlets.
The most common response was “To ease anxiety for myself, my family and those around me,” at 50.0%.
Among the 206 people who had contracted influenza since 2022 and visited a medical institution
Valid responses: 1204 people
★ Test result time: 15 minutes
Research reports indicate that the optimal time to perform an antigen test is from 12 hours to within 48 hours after the onset of influenza.
株式会社ソフトクリエイト conducted and released the results of its “Information Security Survey 2026.” While 37.1% of companies had experienced a security incident, only 7.6% had put measures in place and conducted training. The share of companies preparing for the “SCS Evaluation System,” scheduled to begin operating in March 2027, more than doubled from 8.3% in the previous survey to 18.7%, indicating that companies' focus is shifting from gathering information to making concrete preparations.
Facts
A total of 37.1% of companies said they had “experienced” a security incident.
Only 7.6% of companies had established response procedures, role assignments, communication systems and recovery procedures, and conducted training.
“Virus infection on client PCs” was the most common incident (49.0%).
“Virus infection or unauthorized access involving servers or internal systems” (26.3%)
This was followed by “ransomware attacks” (25.8%).
Up from 8.3% in the previous survey (December 2025–January 2026)
Increased more than 2 times, from 8.3% in the previous survey (December 2025–January 2026) to 18.7%
“Information-gathering stage” fell from 33.4% to 25.8%.
“Unaware of or unfamiliar with the system” fell from 18.4% to 12.4%.
“Always involved” and “involved only in important cases” together accounted for 60.1%.
“IT departments lead across the company” stood out at 71.1%.
This was well above the 15.9% who said “a dedicated security department or staff member leads across the company.”
“Insufficient in-house security expertise and knowledge” (45.7%)
“Lack of the structure, personnel and resources needed to implement security measures” (43.6%)
“Unable to respond to the latest threats” (33.7%)
“Unprepared response processes for emergencies and incident handling” (32.1%)
Number of respondents: 523
Survey period: Monday, June 22, 2026–Monday, July 6, 2026
Oct. 14 (Wed.): Labor and social security attorney explains by industry! Building systems to prevent repeat accidents and key points for workplace injury response: Managing occupational safety and health from the front-line perspective
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The Well-being Business Division of 株式会社エムステージ will hold a free online seminar on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, featuring labor and social security attorney 淺井幸. Titled “Building systems to prevent repeat accidents and key points for workplace injury response: Managing occupational safety and health from the front-line perspective,” the seminar is hosted by 株式会社KiteRa and co-organized with あさいさち労務サポート. It will explain, by industry, how to build systems that bridge the gap between front-line and back-office perspectives, and how to handle workplace injuries.
Facts
Date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00–13:00
2,450 client companies and 7,200 business locations (as of April 2026)
Recognized for the 8th consecutive year as a “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Large Enterprise Category)”
Do you dream of a dual-base lifestyle, spending only weekends at your family home? [Survey results announced]
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株式会社フィリアコーポレーション surveyed 200 men and women nationwide in their 20s to 60s about attitudes toward a dual-base lifestyle that makes use of the family home. The results showed that 52.5% said they “dream of it” or “somewhat dream of it.” The most commonly cited reasons were “being able to switch between work and personal time (64.8%)” and “keeping rent and initial costs down (58.1%).” The company also discusses points to consider and risks of leaving the property unattended from the perspective of a real estate consultant.
Facts
Valid responses: 200 people
A total of 105 people, or 52.5%, said they “dream of it” or “somewhat dream of it”
They account for 34.5% (69 people)
Only 19.5% (39 people) said they “do not dream of it”
1st: Being able to switch between work and personal time (64.8%)
2nd: Keeping rent and initial costs down (58.1%)
3rd: Avoiding excessive isolation and easing loneliness (44.8%)
4th: Being able to support parents naturally and keep an eye on them (37.1%)
5th: Preventing the family home from deteriorating and maintaining it (28.6%)
Sales of refurbished smartphones offered on Back Market in Japan, the United States and Europe (France, the UK, Germany and Spain) from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
Operates in 17 countries worldwide, including Japan and countries in Asia, Europe and the United States
Back Market is a unicorn company founded in France in November 2014
Original日本ではiPhone SE（第3世代 / 2022）が引き続き1位・2位を独占
■Japan ranking, 1st place: Product: iPhone SE (2022) 64GB Sale price: ¥21,525– New launch price: ¥62,800
Price when new: ¥62,800
■Japan ranking, 2nd place: Product: iPhone SE (2022) 128GB Sale price: ¥26,540– New launch price: ¥69,800
Price when new: ¥69,800
■Japan ranking, 3rd place: Product: iPhone 14 Sale price: ¥51,478– New launch price: ¥119,800
Price when new: ¥119,800
A 1-year warranty covering functionality and a 30-day return guarantee are included automatically at no charge
＜＆be（アンドビー）＞ Volume, depth and luster for an impactful gaze without overdoing it. Introducing the “Rich Lash Mascara”
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Lifestyle brand ＜＆be（アンドビー）＞, operated by 株式会社Clue, will launch the new product “＆be リッチラッシュマスカラ” (1,540 yen, tax included, 1 color) and new shade “02” and limited-edition new shade “03” of “＆be パウダーチーク” (1,980 yen, tax included, 2 colors) nationwide on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, under the direction of hair and makeup artist Yusuke Kawakita. The mascara is designed as an “illusion mascara” that makes natural lashes look beautiful, combining volume with separation. The blush uses finely milled pearls to create an elegant glow without the need for highlighter.
Facts
Launching nationwide on October 14, 2026
Original＆be リッチラッシュマスカラ 全1色 1,540円（税込）
＆be パウダーチーク, 2 colors, including 1 limited-edition shade, 1,980 yen (tax included)
1 shade in total
2 colors, including 1 limited-edition shade
8 free-from formulas gentle on skin and easy to remove with soap
7 free-from formulas gentle on skin and easy to remove with soap
Akio Goto, head of agricultural operations at Faeger, to speak as a lecturer at the “7th Regional Environment and Food: Future Seminar,” hosted by 農林水産省 北陸農政局
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Akio Goto, head of agricultural operations at 株式会社フェイガー, will speak as a lecturer at the “7th Regional Environment and Food: Future Seminar—Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Technologies in Agriculture,” hosted by 農林水産省 北陸農政局. The event will be held online on October 29, 2026, and will cover how to generate J-Credits, how benefits are returned to farmers, and technologies for adapting to climate change.
Facts
7th Regional Environment and Food: Future Seminar
Date and time: October 29, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Registration deadline: October 29, 2026, 12:00
TEL: 076-232-4131
Has spent approximately 20 years conducting agricultural research and providing guidance in production settings
Address: 〒100-0004, 2-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
3 types of brushes for your ideal style. The new “プロテクトイオン カールドライヤー” makes it easy to manage waves, curls and lack of volume without special techniques
Starting October 13, 2026, we will begin a trial between Tohoku and Kansai of a “modal combination” transporting Aomori-grown apples using autonomous trucks and freight rail.
From October 13 to 15, 2026, a trial of a modal combination transporting Aomori-grown apples over an approximately 1,200-kilometer route from Aomori Prefecture to Osaka Prefecture will be conducted.
A trial of a modal combination transporting Aomori-grown apples over an approximately 1,200-kilometer route from Aomori Prefecture to Osaka Prefecture will be conducted.
This trial will use a 31-foot shared-use container*⁵ jointly developed by JR Freight and T2
The 4 companies will, starting October 13, 2026,
A modal combination of freight rail and Level 2*³ autonomous trucks developed by T2 began operations in 2025
T2, which aims to begin trunk-line transport using Level 4*² autonomous trucks from fiscal 2027 onward,
The apples from Aomori Prefecture being transported this time account for half of domestic consumption
Compact body, powerful quick drying. The “Professional Protect Ion Hair Dryer” launches, delivering smooth, glossy and beautiful results
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テスコム電機株式会社 will launch the “Professional Protect Ion Hair Dryer TEC-B043D” from the Nobby by TESCOM brand in early October. Equipped with Protect Ion technology, it delivers approximately 46% better hair manageability and reduces split ends and breakage by approximately 31%. Its brushless DC motor offers a long service life of 1,000 hours and is approximately 76% smaller. Users can choose from 20 types of airflow, including 4 airflow levels, 4 temperature levels and a hot-and-cold mode.
Facts
By choosing from 20 types of airflow, users can reduce excessive heat damage to their hair while
It achieves a long service life of 1,000 hours (※1) and a compact design (※2) with an integrated fan motor
With a compact design enabled by a motor approximately 76% smaller,
Original約100万個/㎤以上のマイナスイオンとプラスイオンを同時に放出し
Protect Ion technology improves hair manageability by approximately 46%
Reduces the occurrence of split ends and breakage by approximately 31%