AI appraisal SaaS “CircleReuse” for reuse businesses: from photos to appraisals, listing data creation and product management, all on 1 screen
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株式会社ライフストーリーズ has launched “CircleReuse,” an AI appraisal SaaS for reuse and e-commerce businesses. AI uses photos to provide market prices and reasons for appraisals, enabling users to make sales-channel decisions, create listing data and manage products, all on 1 screen. Outsourced photography, packing and shipping (BPO) services can also be combined, connecting the entire process from appraisal to shipping. Pricing comes in 4 plans: Free, Starter, Basic and Pro. A free recorded information session of approximately 39 minutes is also available.
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・4 pillars:
You can watch the recorded service information session (free, approximately 39 minutes) at any time.
Plans range from the free Free plan to Starter, Basic and Pro (see the official website for details).
Secondhand dealer license: Aichi Prefectural Public Safety Commission No. 542562302600
1F, Nexcity Paletta, 7-37 Katsukawa-cho, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture 486-0945
“Uストレッチ,” a bodywork and stretching specialist in Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, has launched “golf bodywork” for golfers. It helps relieve lower back pain, back tightness and leg fatigue after a round, and supports building a body less prone to lingering fatigue the next day.
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株式会社U-SELECT has launched “golf bodywork,” a new service for golfers at “Uストレッチ,” a bodywork and stretching specialist in Moriyama Ward, Nagoya. It offers 2 courses: “Golf Bodywork (Fatigue Recovery Course)” and “Golf Conditioning,” normally priced at 9,800 yen (tax included) for 80 minutes. ホットペッパービューティー also offers a limited coupon for 5,500 yen (tax included) for 80 minutes, subject to a first visit and a review submission.
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80 minutes, 9,800 yen (tax included)
A limited coupon for 5,500 yen (tax included) for 80 minutes, subject to a first visit and a review submission
Both “Golf Bodywork (Fatigue Recovery Course)” and “Golf Conditioning” are normally priced at 9,800 yen (tax included) for 80 minutes.
Business hours: 10:00–20:00
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29–Jan. 3)
Morigoe Yamaguchi to star in feature film “がらがら、あくた”; Nanohana Furuyama to perform the theme song; 707 applicants for auditions for principal cast
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Film production team COLORABO FILM has announced that actor Morihiro Yamaguchi will star in the feature film “がらがら、あくた,” directed and written by Asuka Hachimaru, and that singer-songwriter Nanohana Furuyama will perform the theme song. A total of 707 people applied for auditions for the principal cast, and preparations are underway for filming in winter 2026. Crowdfunding is now underway on CAMPFIRE.
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707 people applied for auditions for the principal cast
The video has recorded approximately 3.57 million views on YouTube (as of October 2026)
Preparations are underway for filming in winter 2026, including cast selection and the creation of inventions
Making “Where should we go today?” easier. Beta version launched for “イベ掘る,” a local events information site for Kitami, Abashiri and Okhotsk
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株式会社ナカシン (Kitami, Hokkaido) launched the beta version of “イベ掘る” in September 2026, a local events information site that makes it easy to search events in the Okhotsk region, primarily in Kitami and Abashiri, by date, area, category and other criteria. Listings include festivals, family events, live performances, exhibitions, sports, classes and events at small shops. As of October 5, 2026, the site listed approximately 70 upcoming events. Event organizers can request a free listing; the editorial team creates an event page based on a poster image or a URL such as an Instagram link. Information is also shared on the official Instagram account (@ibehoru.jp), in addition to the website. The official launch is planned for spring 2027.
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As of October 5, 2026, approximately 70 upcoming events are listed.
Beta launch: September 2026
As of October 5, 2026, approximately 70 upcoming events are listed.
Bring marketing operations in-house. Launch of generative AI support for in-house adoption and automation
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クリサク株式会社 announced that it will launch “Marketing AI In-House Adoption and Automation Support” on October 7, 2026, for marketing professionals. The service provides hands-on support focused on landing page production, report automation for tools such as GA4, and prototyping business tools, enabling staff to put generative AI into practice for production and operations themselves. Initial consultations are free and available online.
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“Marketing AI In-House Adoption and Automation Support” launched on October 7, 2026.
Survey of businesses (6,645 valid responses)
25.2% of companies are promoting the use of generative AI company-wide or within a department
The figure was 23.4% among small and medium-sized businesses.
Of the 4,358 companies that answered why they were not promoting its use
55.1% selected “We do not have specialized staff to promote it” (multiple answers allowed)
A survey of businesses conducted by 東京商工リサーチ from July 30 to August 6, 2025
東京商工リサーチ survey of businesses on “Generative AI” (announced August 18, 2025)
Learn DX from both technology and business perspectives and improve digital literacy: revised edition of the e-learning course “DXフレンズ (Technology and Monetization)” now available
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株式会社NTT HumanEX began offering a revised edition of its e-learning content, “DX Friends (Technology and Monetization),” for all employees to improve DX literacy on October 7, 2026. To address rapidly advancing technology, it revamped the Technology section to reflect the latest trends, including generative AI, no-code, XR, API integration, digital authentication and smart mobility. Together with “DX Begins!,” this content received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award at the 21st Japan e-Learning Awards.
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The revised edition became available on October 7, 2026.
It consists of 2 sections: Technology and Monetization.
Original動画1本あたり約3～10分のマイクロラーニング形式のため
It received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award at the 21st Japan e-Learning Awards.
DearBarber, the barbering brand of 株式会社dbqp.co, unveiled its 2026AW COLLECTION “Maturity” on October 1, 2026. It changed the publication's title from LOOKBOOK to “LOOK” and presents not only hairstyles and attire but also consultations and getting ready at home.
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The title of DearBarber 2026AW COLLECTION is “Maturity.”
Without changing the cut lines for either of the 2 models, the team created 3 expressions, for a total of 6 LOOKs.
Starting with issue 20, the publication's title was changed from “LOOKBOOK” to “LOOK.”
The models in this issue are YANO and YOKOYAMA, 2 people.
Hair and grooming were handled by TAKETO, the store chief at the Yotsubashi store.
Canva joins MUFGスタジアム as an official partner, helping build a society where everyone can shine through the power of design
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株式会社ジャパンナショナルスタジアム・エンターテイメント（JNSE） has welcomed Canva Japan株式会社 as the “Official Design Partner” of MUFGスタジアム (the National Stadium). The 3-year contract runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, and the west-side D Gate will be named “Canva Gate D.” At sporting events in September, the stadium began displaying Canva-designed POP materials at some food and beverage outlets in the venue, under the name “スタナカ.” The partnership aims to help build a society where everyone can shine through design.
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Contract period: April 1, 2026–March 31, 2029 (3 years)
April 1, 2026–March 31, 2029 (3 years)
Canva serves the creative and design needs of large and small businesses, individuals and students in more than 190 countries around the world.
Founded in 2013, Canva (キャンバ) is one of the world's leading all-in-one platforms built for visual communication and collaboration.
It will evolve into a place where people gather and new things continue to emerge 365 days a year, intersecting with every field.
As a first step, during sporting events held in September, the company began displaying Canva-designed POP materials at some of the food and beverage outlets inside the venue, known as “スタナカ.”
株式会社Bufff joins development of a new minigame initiative for Sanrio's membership service “Sanrio＋” as a development partner
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株式会社Bufff has joined as a development partner for “Sanrio＋ WAIWAI TOWN,” a new minigame initiative for the “Sanrio＋” membership service offered by 株式会社サンリオ. As its initial offering, it has launched “Sanrio＋ Kiratto Cupcake,” a match-3 puzzle. The initiative grew out of an award received at the “Sanrio Startup Pitch” and aims to create ongoing points of connection with characters through minigames.
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Established: July 3, 2023
This is a match-3 puzzle in which you clear the board by lining up three of the same sweets.
Making skin-rejuvenation treatments more accessible: Price revision for “Beautiful Skin Injection” [品川美容外科・品川スキンクリニック]
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品川美容外科・品川スキンクリニック (operated by 医療法人社団翔友会) has revised the price of its “Beautiful Skin Injection,” which promotes the regeneration of skin tissue, and now offers it for 5,480 yen per 1cc, including tax. The treatment directly injects “Super Neitatite,” a stem cell culture supernatant, and aims to address skin firmness and elasticity, as well as fine lines.
株式会社アイ・エフ・クリエイト, operator of the insurance comparison website “ｉ保険（あいほけん）,” has published its October 2026 updated bicycle insurance rankings on its bicycle insurance comparison site. The listings cover a diverse range of products, including injury and liability coverage, as well as damage and theft coverage, and are compiled based on application results.
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The September 2026 updated rankings are based on the number of contracts from June 2026 through August 2026.
Celebrating our 25th anniversary! More than 4 million annual users!
The reality of bicycle theft, which occurs more than 100,000 times a year, and ways to prevent it
Worker dispatching business (派13-305549)
Bank agency business (Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (銀代) No. 329)
“TechGALA 2026: BEYOND” to offer a free official childcare service for children from age 0 during all 3 days of the event; advance applications now open
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TechGALA 2026: BEYOND, a startup ecosystem festival organized by Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium (comprising 一般社団法人中部経済連合会, 名古屋大学, 愛知県, 名古屋市, 浜松市 and others), will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from December 15 to 17, 2026. The organizers announced that a free official childcare service accepting children from age 0 will be available for all 3 days of the event. Anyone with a ticket can use the service, and advance applications are being accepted through a dedicated form. On December 15 and 16, it will be at サイボウズ's Nagoya office on the 12th floor of 中日ビル, and on December 17, at STATION Ai on the 2nd floor. The service will be operated by NPO法人ママライフバランス and 株式会社トットメイト.
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A free official childcare service will be provided for all 3 days of the event.
Set up to accept children from age 0
Attendance at the previous event surpassed 5,500 (actual count)
Innovators from 39 countries and regions will gather
More than 1,050 business meetings were held
Conferences held across 6 themes
The theme of this 3rd edition is “BEYOND.”
Capacity: approximately 8 people (planned)
Eligible ages: 0–6
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、サイボウズ、NPO法人ママライフバランス、株式会社トットメイト、STATION Ai、中日ビル、ナディアパーク、アーバンネット名古屋ネクスタビル、明治安田生命ビル
Canva Japan signs agreement to become MUFGスタジアム's official design partner
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Canva Japan株式会社 has signed a 3-year official design partner agreement with 株式会社ジャパンナショナルスタジアム・エンターテイメント, the operator of MUFGスタジアム. The west-side D Gate will be renamed “Canva Gate D” starting November 1, 2026. The partners will collaborate on creating POP materials and signage advertising inside the stadium, as well as introducing an education edition for students.
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A 3-year partnership agreement has been signed.
It will be reborn as “Canva Gate D” starting November 1, 2026.
MUFGスタジアム is expected to welcome approximately 3 million visitors.
Revisions that previously took an average of about 5 round trips
Original多くの場合1往復で完結するようになりました。
Original企業ユーザー数は過去1年間で倍増しています。
Canva serves large businesses in more than 190 countries around the world,
The 2.4-meter-tall giant capsule toy machine “モンスターカプセル” to appear at “HAMADOORI CIRCLE 2026 in 浜フェス” for 2nd consecutive year
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株式会社グリーグローブ announced it will provide its 2.4-meter-tall giant capsule toy machine “モンスターカプセル” for the 2nd consecutive year at “HAMADOORI CIRCLE 2026 in 浜フェス,” held at Roadside Station Namie on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026. It will be presented as the giant capsule toy machine “HAMADOORI CIRCLE PROJECT GACHAPON.”
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A giant “Monster Capsule” gacha machine standing 2.4 m tall
Providing the 2.4-meter-tall giant capsule toy machine “モンスターカプセル” for the 2nd consecutive year
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）の2日間
Installed at more than 600 events to date
Receiving more than 600 inquiries annually
Since its development in 2021, the giant capsule toy machine “モンスターカプセル”
Compatible capsules measure φ160 mm, among the largest in Japan
双葉邸: ¥3,000 off accommodation ticket
Adopted by 福岡ソフトバンクホークス in March 2024
Established: April 17, 2024
Admission free / No reservation required
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーグローブ、HAMADOORI CIRCLE PROJECT、DANCE TOWN RECORDS、コススタ、テロワージュ福島、インビジブル、福島民友、福土舎、双葉邸、福岡ソフトバンクホークス
公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構 and 和歌山県 will co-host the relocation fair “わかやまLIFE移住フェア2026” at 東京交通会館 in Tokyo’s Yurakucho on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Under the theme “Easy to drop in, closer than ever,” the event will feature open-plan consultation booths representing 18 municipalities in the prefecture, 3 talk seminars and exhibitor presentation sessions. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
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Original2026年10月24日（土）11:00～17:00
Representatives of 18 municipalities in 和歌山県
Consultants representing 44 prefectures and 1 designated city are stationed at the center in Tokyo’s Yurakucho
Consultants representing 44 prefectures and 1 designated city are stationed there
Visitors who consult individually at 3 or more booths will receive a choice of “Wakayama-related products”
Participation fee: free
3 talk seminars will share perspectives on life in Wakayama from different viewpoints.
“Low volume” ranks No. 1 across all age groups in articles on common computer problems, from ages 18 to 65 and older. “@ringlog” marks its 12th anniversary and releases browsing data for 2026
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“@ringlog,” a website offering solutions to common computer problems operated by リングロー株式会社, marked its 12th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2026, and released Google Analytics usage data by age group for Jan. 1–Sept. 30, 2026. People ages 18–24 accounted for 31.5%, while those ages 25–34 accounted for 27.8%, with people 34 and under making up 59.3%; those ages 55 and older accounted for 9.8%. By article page views, the most-read article across every age group, from ages 18–24 to 65 and older, was “The sound is too quiet!! How to increase the maximum volume (for Windows11).”
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“@ringlog (Ringlog)” marked its 12th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2026.
People ages 18–24 accounted for 31.5%, and those ages 25–34 for 27.8%, with people 34 and under making up 59.3%.
People 34 and under made up 59.3%.
People ages 55 and older accounted for 9.8%.
Ages 35–44: 20.8%
Ages 45–54: 10.2%
Ages 55–64: 6.0%
Ages 65 and older: 3.8%
“Common computer problems,” read 820,000 times over 11 years
New initiative “Magma City Awards 2026” to uncover “Kagoshima’s charms” not found in guidebooks; entries open from Wednesday, Oct. 7!
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Experience creative company Afro&Co. (株式会社アフロ＆コー) has been commissioned by 鹿児島市 to manage the “Magma City Awards” project and related work. The “Magma City Awards 2026,” aimed at expanding the city’s fan base and enhancing its image, will run from Wednesday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 8. Submissions of “things, activities and places” known only to Kagoshima fans will be accepted through the official Instagram and Threads accounts. Following preliminary screening and a public vote, 10 entries will be selected as Magma City brands.
25th joint LP gas exhibition to be held Oct. 17 and 18 | Bringing the water that supports daily life closer to home: Enex to exhibit MINE electrolyzed hydrogen water generator
コスモラボ, a marketing platform specializing in seniors operated by コスモヘルス株式会社, surveyed 1,837 people ages 50 and older about dementia. While 87.5% recognized that dementia “could happen to anyone,” 58.4% had not had a brain health check, and 37.2% said their awareness had increased but they had not taken action, highlighting a gap between awareness and behavior. The leading approach to prevention was “conversation and interaction with others” (72.7%), while “scientific evidence” (57.0%) was the most important factor when considering supplements.
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Valid responses: 1837
The proportion who “agree” that dementia could happen to anyone reached 87.5%
“I understand it to some extent” (67.0%) was the most common response
“Conversation and interaction with others” (72.7%) stood out
“I would like to have one, but have not yet” (58.4%) was the most common response
“My awareness has increased, but I have not taken much action” (37.2%)
“Almost every day” (60.2%) was the most common response
“Because I don’t want to burden my family” (44.7%) was the most common response
“Whether there is scientific evidence” (57.0%) was the most common response
“There is too much information, and I don’t know what is correct” (38.8%)
Primarily targeting approximately 300,000 senior members aged 60 and older
SUMArt DAYS 2026 — Connecting everyone. The sea and Suma. —
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OriginalNPO法人須磨ユニバーサルビーチプロジェクトが、SUMArt DAYS実行委員会のメンバーとして、2026年10月17日(土)から11月3日(火・祝)までの期間、須磨海浜公園にて障がいがある人もない人も一緒に楽しめるイベント「SUMArt DAYS 2026」を開催することを発表。須磨の海と人、人と人がつながることをテーマに、マルシェ、イルミネーション、ユニバーサルマリンアクティビティ、環境学習講座、講演会など複数のプログラムを実施する。
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Original日時：2026年10月17日(土)～11月3日(火・祝)
Participation fee: 500 yen
The whole family can enjoy an experience aboard a large, 8-person SUP
Suma Yacht Harbor, 2F training room (capacity: 100 people)
You can GET all 12 types of original character cards
Established: November 2, 2017
Original2027年の単独太平洋横断チャレンジに挑む全盲のヨットマン・岩本光弘さん
Ranked 2nd worldwide for the Blue Flag Best Practice Award (FY2023).
Enhanced “WebInsights” page diagnostics to support AI search optimization for tourism websites. Improve pages according to their purpose, such as facilities and events. Search result impressions increase 20 times!
グランド ハイアット 東京 was named among the top 10 hotels in Japan in the “Readers' Choice Awards 2026” by Condé Nast Traveler. The reader-voted awards have been held since 1988 and are based on real-world evaluations by travelers from around the world.
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グランド ハイアット 東京 opened in 2003.
グランド ハイアット 東京 has 387 guest rooms.
グランド ハイアット 東京 General Manager Michael Golden also serves as Area Vice President.
グランド ハイアット 東京 is located in Roppongi Hills in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Since opening in 2003, グランド ハイアット 東京 has received recognition from leading international travel media, including Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Set off on a tour of Japan with Potaro! Local Potaro characters from all 47 prefectures come together. aruku&’s 10th-anniversary project, “Local Potaro Journey,” begins its second round on October 7!
How Clarivate Citation Laureate Jean Grossman linked trade with innovation, politics and the international division of tasks: an international economist, analyzed by Hiroshi Yamanaka of Shosuu-kabu.com【Economics】
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少数株ドットコム株式会社 announced that it will hold the second session of its special webinar series explaining the Clarivate Citation Laureates, “The Clarivate Citation Laureates Explained by Hiroshi Yamanaka,” on October 8, 2026. This session will focus on Gene Grossman, the 2007 laureate in economics, and his work on trade, innovation, politics and the international division of tasks. Hiroshi Yamanaka, the company’s representative director and chairman, will provide the commentary. Participation is free, and the webinar will be streamed online via Zoom.
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89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
We are pleased to announce that it will be held on October 8, 2026
Since its launch in 2002
Gene Grossman, named a Clarivate Citation Laureate in 2007
The 1991 book with Helpman, Innovation and Growth in the Global Economy
“Protection for Sale” (1994)
“Trade Wars and Trade Talks” (1995)
In 2008, he published “Trading Tasks” with Esteban Rossi-Hansberg
In recent years, 2024's “When Tariffs Disrupt Global Supply Chains”
Filed 15 shareholder proposals with 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
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
[Performance Report: Pay-for-Performance Telemarketing Service] Sales Hack's “アポ100” announced that it generated 653 leads in September 2026.
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株式会社営業ハック announced that its pay-for-performance telemarketing service “アポ100” generated 653 leads in September 2026. The cumulative number of leads generated since January 2026 reached 5,778. The company provides sales support on a fully performance-based basis, with no initial, operating, or fixed fees and no deposit.
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September 2026 leads: 653
Total leads in 2026: 5778
January 2026 leads: 876
March 2026 leads: 949
Number of leads in August 2026: 456
Support provided to secure 100 new appointments
Sales support provided to more than 100 companies
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
[SHK Line] 2027 SHK Line calendar “Evolving Sea Routes” now on sale
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株式会社ＳＨＫライン has begun selling its 2027 wall calendar, “Evolving Sea Routes.” It features 6 ships representing group companies: 新日本海フェリー, 阪九フェリー, 東京九州フェリー, 関釜フェリー and 蘇州下関フェリー. The price is 1,800 yen (tax included; shipping charged separately).
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1,800 yen per calendar
Shipping is 1,000 yen.
Original※1度に3本までご購入いただけます。
The calendar features 6 ships representing the companies, selected from a total of 16 ships.
新日本海フェリー: 8 ships; 阪九フェリー: 4 ships; 東京九州フェリー: 2 ships; 関釜フェリー: 1 ship; 蘇州下関フェリー: 1 ship; 16 ships in total
A2 size: 595 mm high × 420 mm wide
Orders placed by December 17 will be shipped by December 25, 2026.
② Products will be shipped sequentially starting November 16, 2026.
メルキュール和歌山串本リゾート＆スパ, located in Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, received “Green Key,” an international sustainability certification for tourism and accommodation facilities, on September 20, 2026. It is the first hotel in Wakayama Prefecture to receive the certification. Its sustainable operations were recognized, including water conservation, food waste reduction, the use of biomass materials and local cleanup activities at Hashigui Beach.
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On September 20, 2026, we received “Green Key,” an international sustainability certification program for tourism and accommodation facilities.
More than 9,000 hotels and tourism facilities in more than 90 countries have received the certification.
Operates more than 1,000 hotels in more than 60 countries, from city centers to beaches and mountain areas.
Operates more than 1,000 hotels in more than 60 countries.
It is part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, which operates more than 5,800 properties in more than 110 countries.
A leading hospitality group operating more than 10,000 restaurants and bars.
Approximately 45 hotel brands, from luxury to economy
Founded in 1967, Accor is headquartered in France.
[ビッグボーイ] Big Boy launches a Halloween campaign! Halloween-themed salads and desserts are here, along with salad bar discount coupons and Halloween-exclusive toys.
株式会社グレープストーン’s butter-and-cereal-sweets specialty store シュガーバターの木 will make its first-ever freshly made treat, “Patisserie Sugar Butter Tree Fresh Butter Sandwich,” available at 阪急うめだ本店 for a limited time from October 19 to October 31, 2026. The extra-thick sandwich features cereal dough filled with rich butter cream made with Hokkaido cream from 100% raw milk and fermented butter. A box of 5 costs 2,160 yen.
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Box of 5: 2,160 yen (base price: 2,000 yen)
Limit 2 per person
Period: Monday, October 19–Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sales hours: From 13:00 until sold out
A specialty shop for butter-and-cereal sweets, established in 2010.
[Chef Tatsuya Kawagoe] A hit on YouTube, with more than 240,000 subscribers! A book launch event for the new recipe book “Delicious Pasta Today and Tomorrow” will be held at 誠品生活日本橋 on Saturday, November 7.
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株式会社主婦の友社 announced that a book launch event for popular chef Tatsuya Kawagoe’s new recipe book, “Delicious Pasta Today and Tomorrow” (on sale October 28, 2026; list price 1,870 yen), will be held on Saturday, November 7, at the FORUM event space in 誠品生活日本橋. Capacity is 50 people; admission is 3,000 yen.
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More than 240,000 subscribers in total / as of September 2026
Happy 25th Anniversary: The Miracles of 25 Years of Blythe
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株式会社クロスワールドコネクションズ announced that it will hold the “Neo Blythe Beauty Contest” exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of Neo Blythe. The exhibition will feature 25 finalist works selected from public submissions, and the winner of the “Junko Wong Award,” chosen by the creative producer, will be produced as an official Neo Blythe product. The exhibition will run from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Rand Omotesando in Shibuya. A photo booth and a stamp rally covering 2 participating stores will also be offered.
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To mark the 25th anniversary of Neo Blythe
25 finalists selected from public submissions
Dates: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
Original営業時間：12:00〜19:00（最終日は17:00まで）
Large eyes that change among 4 colors: pink, blue, green and orange
株式会社Shinker to hold “SHIN-WAVE Influencer & Creator Party,” an event marking its 5th anniversary! 117 people from inside and outside the company gathered to connect and explore new business and collaboration opportunities
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On October 2, 2026, 株式会社Shinker held its 5th-anniversary event, “SHIN-WAVE Shinker 5th Anniversary Festival: Influencer & Creator Party 2026,” at Blue Books cafe SHIZUOKA in Shizuoka City. A total of 117 people from inside and outside the company attended, and the slogan for its 5th year, “BOOST OWNERSHIP — An Overwhelming Sense of Ownership,” was announced. Connections with external guests helped create new business and collaboration opportunities.
Facts
A total of 117 in-house members and external guests
About 100 people from inside and outside the company attended
On Friday, October 2, 2026, an event marking the 5th anniversary of the company’s founding
18:30 OPEN / 19:00 START
Marking the 5th anniversary of the company’s founding
A new slogan for its 5th year was announced
A prize of 50,000 yen will be awarded to the participant who places 1st
[New capsule toy] Could bring you all kinds of good fortune!? “Lucky Pouch” goes on sale sequentially from Tuesday, October 13!
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株式会社三洋堂 will begin sequentially releasing its new capsule toy, “Good Fortune! Pouch,” in all 6 types from Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The pouches feature playful expressions and come in an assortment of 6 types, with themes of “luck” in areas such as work, study, love and friendship.
Facts
An assortment of all 6 types.
Release date: Sequential release beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026
New colors for the INZONE E9 gaming headphones and INZONE H9 II wireless noise-canceling gaming headset, co-developed with professional esports team Fnatic
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Sony Marketing will release new colors for the INZONE E9 gaming headphones and the INZONE H9 II wireless noise-canceling gaming headset, co-developed with professional esports team Fnatic. The E9 will be available in a new Glass Purple color with a translucent finish, while the H9 II Fnatic Edition will feature the team’s orange colors. On November 1, 2026, an offline event for the VALORANT community, “INZONE Community LAN Party,” will also be held at Red Bull Sphere Tokyo, operated by Red Bull Japan.
Facts
INZONE E9 gaming headphones: around 17,600 yen
INZONE H9 II Fnatic Edition wireless noise-canceling gaming headset: around 39,600 yen
Date and time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 13:00–19:00 (予定)
Beginning Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the new colors of the INZONE E9 and INZONE H9 II will be on display in advance at Sony Store locations in Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka Tenjin.
“VALORANT,” a 5v5 tactical FPS (first-person shooter) provided by Riot Games
Companies mentioned：ソニーマーケティング株式会社、Fnatic、レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社、株式会社NERDER、Riot Games
JFE商事株式会社 will exhibit at “Manufacturing World Osaka 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026. In a joint proposal with 近江産業株式会社 and 和信産業株式会社, it will present a one-stop support system covering everything from material procurement to processing and assembly for fabless manufacturers and customers considering new product development. Examples of production work will be displayed, including EV fast chargers, data center-related equipment and housings for various industrial machines.
Facts
From Wednesday, October 7, through Friday, October 9
Orders open for newly illustrated “Fighting Back ver.” trading acrylic stands and other goods from the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul:re” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on Friday, October 2, for 11 newly illustrated “Fighting Back ver.” products from the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul:re” through its online store, AMNIBUS. The lineup includes trading acrylic stands, acrylic cards, tin badges, bromides, desk mats, keychains and posters, offering character goods designed for everyday use.
Facts
Orders for the products opened on Friday, October 2.
Orders are now open for 11 products from the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul:re.”
Price: ¥880 each (tax included); ¥7,040 per box (tax included)
Price: ¥715 each (tax included); ¥11,440 per box (tax included)
Price: ¥605 each (tax included); ¥9,680 per box (tax included)
Price: ¥275 each (tax included); ¥6,875 per box (tax included)
Price: ¥3,960 each (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥1,100 each (tax included)
Price: ¥770 each (tax included)
Types: 8 in total
Types: 16 in total
Types: 25 in total
Types: 24 in total
Types: 4 in total (Haise Sasaki, Juuzou Suzuya, Kishou Arima, group)
Types: 9 in total (Haise Sasaki, Juuzou Suzuya, Kishou Arima, Furuta Nimura, Touka Kirishima, Ayato Kirishima, Uta, Shuu Tsukiyama, group)
Exhibiting a special booth at “Let’s Do Our Best, Kumamoto: マイナビ Tour de Kyushu 2026”
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株式会社アイティフォー is sponsoring the UCI-sanctioned cycle road race 「がんばろう熊本 マイナビ ツール・ド・九州2026」 as a Silver Partner and will set up a special booth at Tenjin Central Park in Fukuoka Prefecture, within the finish area, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The booth will showcase initiatives for regional revitalization and the work of startup companies it collaborates with, and distribute spectator support goods free of charge.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00–16:00 (tentative)
Event dates: Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12, 2026
ヤトラ partners with luggage-storage service Bounce to promote hands-free sightseeing for inbound visitors through tours and social media
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株式会社ヤトラ has begun working with Bounce, Inc., which operates the luggage-storage service Bounce in more than 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide. As the autumn foliage season begins, the partnership will promote hands-free sightseeing for inbound tourists traveling around Japan and help ease congestion at tourist attractions and on public transport. ヤトラ guides about 40,000 inbound tourists annually and will use its owned media outlet, Travel Japan Together, with more than 520,000 total followers, to share information about the convenience of Bounce.
Facts
Operates the luggage-storage service Bounce（バウンス） in more than 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide
Guides about 40,000 inbound tourists across Japan annually
Operates its own media outlet, Travel Japan Together, with more than 520,000 total followers
The Bounce app supports 11 languages, including Japanese and English
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤトラ、Bounce, Inc.、Travel Japan Together
Orders open for goods including the 「ラブライブ！サンシャイン!!」 3rd Solo Concert ver. Trading Chokon-to! Acrylic Stand!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Orders open for trading tin badges, F3-size canvas boards and more from the TV anime 「世界最強の後衛 ～迷宮国の新人探索者～」!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began taking orders on October 1 through its online store AMNIBUS for 4 types of merchandise from the TV anime 「世界最強の後衛 ～迷宮国の新人探索者～」: trading tin badges, F3-size canvas boards, BIG acrylic stands and A3 matte posters.
Supervised by 矢田修: Major update to KINETIC LAB-Link; AI coach recommends and supports exercises tailored to measurement results
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株式会社ブロトコルジャパン has released a major update to KINETIC LAB-Link, its AI-powered body-balance service supervised by 矢田修. The update adds a feature in which an AI coach recommends and supports exercises, with videos, based on results from a dedicated sensor. Reservations have opened at the official online store KINETIC LAB STORE for the 「5Bツールセット」 for BC exercises, and exclusive YouTube LIVE broadcasts also began on September 28. Supervisor 矢田修 is also known as the personal trainer of Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Facts
Established: June 25, 2018
Portable battery (5,000mAh)
Alcohol-disinfecting wipes (60 sheets)
Includes 4 types: B-TUBE size L, linkage board, balance bar and base trunk
Broadcast date and time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, starting at 20:00 (Japan time)
Exclusive LIVE broadcasts on YouTube began on September 28, 2026
ベッセル backs electrical workers! Giveaway campaign offers tool sets for skills tests and more to a total of 25 winners
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株式会社ベッセル will run the 「ベッセルプレゼントキャンペーン2026 オータム第2弾『電気工事士を応援します！』」 on its official X account from October 7 to October 31, 2026, in support of electrical workers. Prizes are an 「電気工事士技能試験用工具セット No.DKS-9」 for 5 winners (Prize A) and a 「電ドラボール ハイスピード No.220USB-S1」 for 20 winners (Prize B), for a total of 25 winners. To enter, follow the account, repost and comment.
Facts
A total of 25 winners will receive prizes.
Original「電気工事士技能試験用工具セット No.DKS-9」を5名様
Original「電ドラボール ハイスピード No.220USB-S1」を20名様
A 9-piece set of essential tools used in the Class II electrician practical skills test.
With a high-speed rotation of 1,200 revolutions per minute
Limits maximum output torque during powered operation to 0.4N・m
Lightweight at 160g
Compatible with bits with a 6.35mm hex shank.
Founded in August 1916
Established on January 16, 1962.
Capital: 49.5 million yen
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00–Saturday, October 31, 2026, 23:59
[Masashi Kondo × Hii Rock × Air Rhizome] First look at the full lineup of collaborative furniture brand HIDEOUT SUPPLY, designed to create an adult hideaway. Set to exhibit at atmoscon 2026, one of Japan's largest culture festivals!
Taking National Occupational Health Week as an opportunity to make everyday safety education more accessible. Supporting ongoing learning with Akubii, 3D CG content for construction sites
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株式会社アクトエンジニアリング has published an article proposing the use of Akubii, 3D CG safety education content for construction sites, in conjunction with National Occupational Health Week (October 1–7). Akubii offers more than 150 videos recreating accident and disaster case studies through 3D CG animation, with 4 new videos available for a limited time during October. A special campaign for new subscribers is running from September 15 to December 15, 2026, offering an annual subscription for 1 ID at 10,000 yen (tax included), down from the regular price of 60,000 yen (tax included).
Salon-quality beauty night-care socks CHERA by peu a beaute go on sale to the general public at the official online store from October 7
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キャデリートイノベーション株式会社 will begin general sales of its Night Care Socks from the new brand CHERA by peu a beaute at the official online store on October 7, 2026. The product reached its funding goal on the first day of its July 2026 presale on Makuake. It uses 240-needle, ultra-high-gauge knitting and photon electron® fibers, and is a general medical device with graduated compression.
Facts
General sales will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the CHERA official online store (https://chera.jp/).
Presales began on Makuake in July 2026, and the funding goal was reached on the first day
Night Care Socks [1 pair] Regular price: 4,920 yen (tax included)
CHERA uses a 240-needle knitting machine
Compared with ordinary socks, which are knitted with 130–180 needles
Original「今年1年で店舗売上に貢献した製品」を5年連続の受賞を果たし、殿堂入り。
Companies mentioned：Caddireat Innovation株式会社、peu a beaute（プウアボーテ）、CHERA by peu a beaute、Makuake、楽天市場、Amazon、CHERA
To coincide with the opening of an exhibition at 仁和寺, a talk event titled “The Future of Prayer and Handwork,” discussing the situation in disaster-hit Noto and the revival of crafts, will be held at 立命館大学
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The art project WHYNOT.TOKYO, operated by 株式会社宙と土, will hold a talk event titled “The Future of Prayer and Handwork” at 立命館大学’s Kinugasa Campus on October 24, 2026. The commemorative event is being held for 高屋永遠’s exhibition “Descending Toward the Heights” and the Oku-Noto Special Exhibition “Entanglement and Circulation,” which open at 仁和寺 on October 25. Researchers, artists and curators will discuss the current state and recovery of crafts such as Suzu ware and Wajima lacquerware, which were damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Admission is free.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 13:00–15:30 (150 minutes)
Program (4 sections, 150 minutes total)
All 22 kilns in the region where Suzu ware was made were damaged
The May 2023 Oku-Noto Earthquake
The January 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Since its founding in Ninna 4 (888)
Rebuilt in Shōho 3 (1646)
Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1994
[Free admission] On Saturday, October 10, the large-scale parent-and-child festival “Little Mama Festa Kurume 2026Oct.”—visited by 300,000 people annually—will be held
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株式会社エンファム. will hold the large-scale parent-and-child festival “Little Mama Festa Kurume 2026Oct.” at the Jibasan Kurume General Exhibition Hall in 久留米市, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Admission is free, and advance reservations are required. Activities for families with children from pregnancy through preschool age include baby massage, rhythmic movement, kids’ races, a Halloween-themed nap-time art photo session, a family market and food trucks.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00–16:00
More than 300,000 moms and dads attend each year
Held more than 65 times a year
The event is held more than 70 times a year
Babies up to around 13 months old who can crawl
Children up to around 2 years old who can walk while pushing a walker
[November 6 (Friday), 19:00–] Opening doors to major corporations ahead of next year's budget! Business networking event in Shibuya brings deals through “referral sales” among decision-makers
Orders now open for trading acrylic cards, trading pin-back buttons, trading bromides and more from the TV anime Tomb Raider King! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on October 1 for 8 types of merchandise from the TV anime Tomb Raider King on its online store for original goods, AMNIBUS: trading acrylic cards, trading pin-back buttons, trading bromides, trading Ani-Frame, F3 canvas boards, sets of 4 glitter pin-back buttons featuring scenes from the anime, BIG acrylic stands, and A3 matte posters.
Facts
Orders for the products began on October 1 (Thursday).
More than half, 50.4%, were never recommended by AI
We examined whether 720 properties ranked in the top 30 on 4 OTA platforms or Google Maps were recommended by AI
A survey was conducted of 2,528 users who completed bookings through CHILLNN
Analysis of 67 prompts actually entered by AI users
The categories “car camping, camping and outdoor-focused,” “combined area and experience,” “specific facilities and requirements,” “traveling with pets or children,” and “detailed requirements specified in a foreign language” accounted for 88.1% of the total
7% of Japanese-language users chose accommodations with AI
The figure was 21% among foreign-language users, a 3-fold difference
Niche prompts scored an average of +18.0pt across 6 cities compared with ordinary prompts
The largest difference was +35.0pt in Kanazawa
Adopted by more than 2,100 properties nationwide across all property types
Business tri-band Wi-Fi access point supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, with simultaneous connections for up to 1,536 devices, to go on sale in late October
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株式会社バッファロー will begin sequentially launching the business tri-band Wi-Fi access points WAPM-BETR, WAPM-BETR/Z, WAPM-BETRA and WAPM-BETRA/Z, which support the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, as well as the WLE-OP-AC19C AC adapter, in late October 2026. The products support 4 streams in each of 3 frequency bands, for a total of 12 streams, and simultaneous connections for up to 1,536 devices, and deliver high-speed communications of up to 11,529Mbps on 6GHz (theoretical value). The cold-region models are rated for operation at temperatures from -25 to 50°C.
Facts
Supports simultaneous connections for up to 1,536 devices*
6GHz: up to 11,529Mbps (theoretical value)
5GHz: up to 5,764Mbps (theoretical value)
2.4GHz: up to 1,376Mbps (theoretical value)
Supports 4 streams on each of 3 bands, for a total of 12 streams (4+4+4)
Wi-Fi on the 6GHz band now supports up to 24 additional channels
The bandwidth available for wireless communications at one time has expanded from 160MHz to 320MHz
Communication speeds increase by 1.2 times (theoretical value)
WAPM-BETR ¥187,000 (¥170,000 before tax)
WAPM-BETRA ¥209,000 (¥190,000 before tax)
WLE-OP-AC19C ¥8,800 (¥8,000 before tax)
WAPM-BETRA(/Z): -25 to 50°C (-15 to 50°C when using the AC adapter)
WAPM-BETR(/Z): 0 to 50°C
Late Oct. 2026
No. 1 in wireless LAN unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
Joint exhibition at the “JC-STAR Program (IPA・経済産業省)” booth in the “Lifestyle DX Pavilion” at CEATEC 2026. Hacking demonstrations and displays of JC-STAR-compliant Wi-Fi routers will be featured
Unveils 3 new Telecaster® models featuring John 5's signature style
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フェンダー ミュージカル インストゥルメンツ コーポレーション（FMIC） and Fender Custom Shop have announced 3 new signature models for guitarist John 5: the John 5 Phantom Telecaster®, John 5 Ghost Telecaster®, and Fender Custom Shop John 5 "Phantom" Telecaster®. All feature DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers. The suggested retail prices are ¥198,000, including tax (Phantom/Ghost), and ¥1,056,000, including tax (Custom Shop model).
Facts
John 5 Phantom Telecaster® (suggested retail price: ¥198,000, tax included)
John 5 Ghost Telecaster® (suggested retail price: ¥198,000, tax included)
Orders now open for trading pin-back buttons, trading bromides featuring scenes from the anime and more from the TV anime Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs 2! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on October 1 (Thursday) for 6 types of original merchandise from the TV anime Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs 2 on the AMNIBUS online store: trading pin-back buttons, trading bromides featuring scenes from the anime, F3 canvas boards, BIG acrylic stands, sets of 3 glitter pin-back buttons featuring scenes from the anime, and A3 matte posters.
Facts
Orders are now being accepted for 6 products from the TV anime "The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs 2"
Orders for the products began on Thursday, October 1.
A limited-time POP UP featuring Firsthand WOMEN’S is coming to FREAK’S STORE LaLaport Toyosu!〈Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 25〉
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A limited-time POP UP featuring women's items from Firsthand, a concept brand operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, will be held at the FREAK'S STORE Toyosu store from Saturday, October 10, through Sunday, October 25. A MORE VARIATION event for NOMADIS will also be held during the same period.
Facts
The event will run for a limited time, from October 10 through October 25.
Address: 1F, CENTER PORT, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu, 2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6910-1135
Hours: Weekdays 10:00-21:00; weekends and holidays 10:00-21:00
New machines to be unveiled at "JIMTOF2026" and "EuroBLECH 2026"
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アマダグループ announced that it will exhibit at "JIMTOF2026," held in Tokyo in fall 2026 (October 26–31), and "EuroBLECH 2026," held in Hanover, Germany (October 20–23). The exhibits will include the new VCSAW-160 vertical high-speed band saw and the latest machines, including a compact fiber laser machine, as well as solutions that digitally connect an entire factory.
Facts
A total of 5 machines will be exhibited, including 2 models being shown for the first time.
"JIMTOF2026" (October 26–31)
"EuroBLECH 2026" (October 20–23)
Live demonstrations will show high-speed cutting of carbon steel for machine structural use (S45C φ160mm).
Company president pilots the boat and lands on an uninhabited island off Iki, Nagasaki! Pest control company stages an unprecedented "survival induction ceremony"
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株式会社クリーンライフ (Representative Director: 大野宗) held an "uninhabited island induction ceremony and employee training" on September 13, 2026, on 名烏島, an uninhabited island owned by the company in Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture. The event was attended by 7 mid-career employees joining the company in its 22nd term and all existing employees. President 大野 piloted the boat himself to transport employees to the island. The company held the induction ceremony under clear skies, and collected 80 bags of marine debris through activities including fire-making, a barbecue, and a beach cleanup coordinated with the Iki City Tourism Division. The event is positioned as part of the company's efforts to build a workplace to be proud of, alongside a 99.5% complete pest eradication rate at 2001 of its 2011 contracted stores and 0 employees leaving over the past 3 years.
Facts
On September 13, 2026, on 名烏島（ながらすじま, an uninhabited island owned by the company in Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture
7 mid-career employees who joined in the 22nd term
7 employees who joined in the 22nd term (November 2025–April 2026)
More than 20 people came from urban areas
Collected a total of 80 bags of marine debris, along with numerous pieces of fishing gear washed ashore
In fiscal 2025, achieved a 99.5% complete eradication rate (2001 of 2011 contracted stores)
2001 of 2011 contracted stores
Manages more than 2,300 stores nationwide (as of May 2026)
In 2021, president 大野 purchased the uninhabited island 名烏島 as a place for employee benefits and new challenges.
In July 2026, the company opened 壱岐の島ラーメン 志賀屋, a specialty restaurant serving sea bream salt ramen made with red sea bream from Iki, on the island's 1st floor.
Founded: March 10, 1997
Among new employees hired in the past 3 years, 0 have left, excluding those who departed during the probationary period.
AndTech to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on December 2 (Wednesday): "Energy-Saving Principles of Smart Windows and Performance Enhancement of Thermochromic VO₂ Light-Control Materials"
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold a Zoom online seminar on December 2, 2026, on the topic "Energy-Saving Principles of Smart Windows and Performance Enhancement of Thermochromic VO₂ Light-Control Materials." The participation fee is ¥66,000 (tax included). Experts from Gifu University, 大阪工業大学, コニカミノルタ株式会社, and 東海大学 will explain the energy-saving performance of windows, design and evaluation technologies for VO₂ thin films, and prospects for practical application.
Facts
This seminar is scheduled to begin on December 2, 2026.
Date and time: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30-16:15
Participation fee: 66,000 yen (tax included)
株式会社AndTech (head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: 陶山 正夫
Orders open for trading Ani-Art acrylic stands and other items from the TV anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke"! Available through AMNIBUS, an online shop for original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Wednesday, September 30, through AMNIBUS, its online shop for original merchandise, for 2 products from the TV anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke": trading Ani-Art acrylic stands and acrylic cards, available in 8 designs.
Facts
Orders for the products began on Wednesday, September 30.
Orders are now open for 2 products from the TV anime "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke."
PostCoffee to exhibit at Asia's largest coffee festival, "SCAJ2026," on its largest scale yet. Guest brewing by 27 roasteries and special events changing daily over 3 days
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POST COFFEE株式会社 will exhibit on its largest scale yet at "SCAJ2026," Asia's largest specialty coffee event, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14–16, 2026. The program will include guest brewing by 27 roasteries and special events that change daily over 3 days (JAC TIME, STRANGERS BOX Vol.7, and THE PACAMARA BOX).
Facts
27 roasteries from Japan and abroad will participate.
Beans and merchandise from more than 10 roasteries will be available in limited quantities.
Original2026年10月14日(水)〜16日(金)の3日間
※Applies to all 4 days
Advance registration: 2,000 yen (tax included)
At the door: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Membership has surpassed 100,000.
Founded: September 2018
Original10:00〜17:00（最終日は16:00まで）
Companies mentioned：POST COFFEE株式会社、TIM WENDELBOE、CXFFEEBLACK、PRODIGAL、APRIL、Single O Japan、COYOTE、VITAMIN COFFEE、Bespoke Coffee Roasters、Philocoffea、LIGHT UP COFFEE、rikuto
SATO and RadarLab to jointly offer a service supporting the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs); helping address European regulations by validating and designing on-site operations that connect products and data
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SATO has partnered with RadarLab to launch a service supporting the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). The service supports companies subject to regulations in sectors including automotive, steel, aluminum, furniture, apparel, and home appliances, from organizing data and designing tag and label specifications to planning on-site operations. For a small-scale start, an analysis report will be provided in about 1 month.
Facts
For a small-scale start, the company will organize the current state of the data and provide an analysis report in about 1 month.
A global corporate group founded in 1940, operating in more than 90 countries and regions
A global corporate group founded in 1940
Consolidated sales of ¥163.4 billion as of the end of March 2026
Capital: 8.4 billion yen (as of March 31, 2026)
In 2025, we conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) related to DPPs jointly with RadarLab and other companies.
Address: msb Tamachi Tamachi Station Tower N, 3-chome, 1-1, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：株式会社サトー、RadarLab株式会社、経済産業省、DSA（Data Society Alliance）、IEEE、IOFDS（International Open Forum on Data Society）
Japan's first! Ginseng supplement displaying 4 functions—fatigue, sleep quality, cold hands and fingers, and strain on the shoulders and neck—with 1 functional ingredient, launching Oct. 1
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金氏高麗人参株式会社 launched its ginseng supplements “神秘の健康力” and “神秘の健康力GOLD” in its official online shop on Oct. 1. The supplements use its proprietary “紅参熟成エキス” as the functional ingredient and display 4 functions—fatigue, sleep quality, cold hands and fingers, and strain on the shoulders and neck—using 1 ingredient.
Facts
Sales began in the official online shop on Oct. 1, 2026.
“みんぴら” launches, letting users compare more than 2,500 Pilates studios nationwide
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株式会社aim has launched “みんぴら,” a website for searching and comparing more than 2,500 Pilates studios nationwide. Users can filter by area, lesson format, price, reviews and other criteria. As of Oct. 6, 2026, the site listed 2,510 studios. Studio operators across Japan are also invited to submit information, including photos and videos.
A program for children that immerses them in all 4 fields—art, philosophy, physical expression and theater—“Open ARTS” launches in Sengawa
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Original株式会社OpenDNAが、仙川にある自社文化スペース「OpenDNA Space」にて、小4〜中3を対象とした定員8名・参加費無料の半年間プログラム「Open ARTS」を2026年10月5日に開始。アート・哲学・身体表現・演劇の4分野各12時間（計48時間）をプロ講師が指導し、2027年3月28日に「Open ARTS Open DAY」で成果発表を行う。
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Original定員8人・参加費無料の半年間の実践プログラム
Participants engage with all 4 fields: art, philosophy, physical expression and theater
Through 12 hours in each field, for a total of 48 hours of hands-on activities
Through a total of 48 hours of hands-on activities
More than 1,200 people attended
An app development, content production and cultural venue management company founded in 2007
Released the “OpenDNAアプリ” app in 2022, offering access to art, language and philosophy
Launched on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
“Open ARTS Open DAY” will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2027
24-hour self-service mourning attire rental service “喪服のミライ” teams up with “デブカリ,” which lets customers rent talent weighing 100 kg or more
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アンドバイエム株式会社, operator of the 24-hour self-service mourning attire rental service “喪服のミライ,” has launched a collaboration with 株式会社Mr.Bliss, which operates “デブカリ,” a service that lets customers rent talent weighing 100 kg or more. Videos showing デブカリ cast members trying on plus-size mourning attire will be released as YouTube Shorts and on a special webpage.
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Mourning attire available up to men's size 6L and women's size 25 (equivalent to 8L)
Women's sizes 5 to 25 (XS to the equivalent of 8L) have been available in stores
Men's sizes S to 6L are available for heights of 160 to 185 cm (190 cm at the Osaka Namba store)
190 cm at the Osaka Namba store
Height/weight: 172 cm/100 kg
10 years of human rental experience and more than 500 bookings
¥4,800 or more for 1 night and 2 days (tax included; standard plan at the Yokohama Station store)
[A new concept from a Tabelog Hot Restaurant 2026 award winner] “炉端 成る 平井店” opens in Hirai, Edogawa Ward, on Thursday, Oct. 8! Fresh fish delivered directly from Toyosu × rice sourced directly from Fukui × charcoal-grilled robata cuisine
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株式会社Pay it Forward will hold the grand opening of “炉端 成る 平井店” in Hirai, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. A new concept from “マグロと炉端 成る,” winner of a Tabelog Hot Restaurant 2026 award, the restaurant centers on “rice, fish and robata,” featuring fresh fish delivered directly from Toyosu, “Umano米” sourced directly from Fukui Prefecture, and charcoal-grilled robata cuisine. It has 38 seats (8 counter seats, 22 table seats and 8 terrace seats), is open from 16:00 to 23:00, and has no regular closing days. The company aims to develop it as a core brand in its plan to expand to 150 locations in Japan and overseas by 2040.
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“炉端 成る 平井店” will hold its grand opening in Hirai, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
First-ever cocktail competition featuring SMOKY ALIEN, a peated gin from Taiki, Hokkaido. Entries for the first-round judging open on Instagram on Thursday, October 8!
Ink-wash-style tactics game DIBARO: free Steam demo also featured at Steam Next Fest! Crowdfunding for the analog version also begins!
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株式会社クリエイサイエン is offering a free Steam demo of DIBARO, an ink-wash-style tactics game. It also announced an appearance at “Steam Next Fest” (October 19–26, 2026) and the release of the full game on December 10, 2026. In addition, it will run a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE from October 17 to November 15, 2026, for an analog board game version, with a goal of 500,000 yen using the All-in model.
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The goal is 500,000 yen, and the All-in model means the project will proceed even if the goal is not met.
Price: 1,200 yen (tax included)
20% off to mark the launch: 960 yen (December 10–December 20, 2026)
10 tiers are available, ranging from 1,200 yen to 63,000 yen.
The game features more than 60 unique characters (hunters)
Players: 1–6
Receive 5 types of mana: “Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, and Void.”
The game has 100 stages, and new hunters can be unlocked by clearing them.
70 backers have helped the project reach 118% of its goal.
October 19, 2026–October 26, 2026: Steam Next Fest (October 2026 Edition)
October 17, 2026–November 15, 2026: Analog version production project on CAMPFIRE
Launch of “GROW Agent Producer,” an AI that handles everything free of charge, from website consultations to proposals, access analytics, and preliminary estimates
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GrowGroup株式会社 (headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: 畑中 孝仁) unveiled “GROW Agent Producer” on October 7, 2026. The AI lets companies considering a website overhaul consult for free before choosing a provider. Enter a URL, and an AI producer with a face and voice reviews the site while providing consultation, then generates materials including proposals, preliminary estimates, and access analytics reports: 15 types in total (22 formats when variations are included). Use is completely free, with no reservation required and service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. GrowGroup, a production company with a track record of more than 1,200 companies, aims to address the preparation burden it has observed across 224 new business meetings.
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Used by a production company with a track record of more than 1,200 companies
GrowGroup itself held 224 new business meetings during its 11th fiscal year (June 2025–May 2026).
There are 15 types of materials in total
22 formats, including PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
The conversation moves ahead as we review all 1,405 pages
445 pages (32%) are examples of completed work
About half of search traffic (estimated at around 1,400 visits per month) came from searches for company names
You only needed to speak with 3 companies, but instead you coordinate schedules with 8 companies and repeat the same explanation 8 times
No reservation is needed; you can consult us anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Exhibiting on both days at the 2026 73rd Central Technical Committee National Convention (Bus Association) and the 12th BusTech in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
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Original株式会社メイテツコム（名鉄グループのITソリューション企業）は、2026年10月29日（木）開催の「第73回 中央技術委員会全国大会（バス協）」および10月30日（金）開催の「第12回 バステク in 首都圏」の両イベントに出展すると発表した。バス協では株式会社ALGO ARTISと共同出展、バステクでは単独ブースを出展し、勤怠管理＋AI交番、日報・収入管理、車両管理システム「Vehicle」、貸切バス管理クラウド「楽々道中」など、バス事業者向けDXソリューションをデモ展示する。
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The 73rd Central Technical Committee National Convention, to be held on October 29, 2026 (hosted by 公益社団法人日本バス協会)
The 12th BusTech in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, to be held the following day, October 30 (hosted by 株式会社ぽると出版)
Date and time: October 29, 2026, 10:00–17:20 (National Convention: 13:00–16:20)
Date and time: October 30, 2026, 10:00–16:00 (held rain or shine)
Building on nearly 50 years of experience and expertise providing systems for bus operators
Original直島新美術館 2026 年度冬の展⽰替え 今津景＆バグース・パンデガ 「Currents without Anchors(錨なき流れ)」展
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直島新美術館, operated by the Fukutake Foundation, will present “Currents without Anchors,” an exhibition by 今津景 and バグース・パンデガ, beginning December 12 as part of its 2026 winter exhibition change. Starting from islands connected by the seas of the Seto Inland Sea and Indonesia, the installation visualizes the movement of resources and memories of war through the concepts of “flows,” “purification and preservation,” and “destruction and renewal.” The museum will also temporarily close for the exhibition change and hold public programs, including an artist talk to mark the opening, workshops, tours, and guidance sessions.
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To be held as a 5-part series from November 2026 through 2028 under the title “Naoshima Meeting/THE NAOSHIMA MEETING 2026-2028”
Capacity: 10 people (reservation required; first come, first served)
Capacity: 5 people per session (reservation required; first come, first served)
Expanding consulting firms’ opportunities to pitch through client referrals: Innovation Research Institute launches collaboration program
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 launched a collaboration program on October 1, 2026, to provide client referrals and joint pitches for consulting firms. The program connects partners with complementary areas of expertise and combines the specialties needed to launch new businesses. It also provides a single point of contact for referrals and practical support from professional talent.
Facts
On October 1, 2026, we launched a collaboration program to create new pitching opportunities for consulting firms through client referrals and joint proposals.
Established: January 2024
Address: Toranomon Hills Business Tower, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6415
株式会社信濃屋食品 announced the launch of its original insulated bag on September 23 and said it will run a campaign from October 7, 2026, offering 5% off to customers who bring a tote bag, 3 times a month.
Facts
Founded as a liquor store in Daita, Setagaya Ward, in 1930
Operates a total of 19 locations, including supermarkets and online stores.
Get 5% off in-store products when you bring an eligible bag
Original2026年10月より「毎月7のつく日(7日・17日・27日)」
Original毎月7のつく日(7日・17日・27日)
The functional and stylish “信濃屋 Original Insulated Bag” goes on sale September 23
信濃屋 offers 6 types of tote bags
Size: H 430 mm × W 450 mm × D 140 mm; handle height 320 mm
Size: H 310 mm × W 400 mm × D 200 mm; handle height 320 mm
Digital signage software “KI Sign” updated with enhanced external integration features
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株式会社カテナス has updated its digital signage software “KI Sign.” Integration with Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar is now a standard feature, and a new function has been added to automatically turn monitors on and off. The company is also considering future integration with services such as SharePoint Online.
“LOA” to hold a pop-up event at @cosme TOKYO, with an advance preview of the new “LOA THE HAND CREAM.”
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Jade Japan株式会社 will hold a pop-up event for its fragrance brand “LOA” at @cosme TOKYO in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, from October 7 to 13, 2026. Highlights include an advance preview of all 3 new hand creams, scheduled to go on sale in late October, and gifts for visitors, including mini perfume and a limited-edition folding fan.
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Dates: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)–October 13 (Tuesday)
Hours: 11:00–21:00
40 g each; ¥4,000 + tax
Scheduled to go on sale in late October 2026.
“LOA THE HAND CREAM” in all 3 varieties (BLANCHE/Neroli Smoke tea/MYSTIQUE WOOD)
For customers who purchase LOA products worth ¥11,000 or more, including tax
Gift ① Mini perfume (2 ml; fragrance selected at random)
Founded: April 2022
Companies mentioned：Jade Japan株式会社、LOA、@cosme TOKYO
AI interview platform “Spark Research” launches “Spark Research Magazine,” a media outlet offering expert-reviewed practical guidance on market research and user research
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スパークリサーチ株式会社 has launched “Spark Research Magazine,” a web publication on its AI interview platform “Spark Research” that offers expert-reviewed guidance on market research, user research, and ways to use AI. It covers topics ranging from the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research, research design, and analysis to AI interviews and the use of generative AI.
“Carpenter Training School” national group training to be held in Okazaki for the first time in November | Aiming to halt the decline in the number of carpenters essential to construction
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Okazaki Lumber announced that it will hold the national group training session for the “Carpenter Development School” in Okazaki and Nagoya from Nov. 4-6, 2026. This is the first time it has been held in Okazaki, and 69 people from 8 regions across Japan will participate.
Facts
岡崎製材株式会社 was founded in 1917 (Taisho 6) and has a history spanning more than 100 years.
Original「大工育成塾」全国集合研修は2026年11月4日（水）から6日（金）まで開催される
This is the first time the national group training session has been held in Okazaki.
A total of 69 people are expected to participate: 47 trainees from 8 regions across Japan, along with 22 committee members, advisers and administrative staff.
The number of carpenters is projected to decline from 810,000 in 1985 to 210,000 in 2030.
The average annual income of carpenters is 1.426 million yen lower than that of electricians.
The number of new housing starts is expected to fall to 610,000 in fiscal 2040, down about 18% from fiscal 2025.
The training is being conducted as part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s subsidy program, the “Project to Secure and Develop the Next Generation of Skilled Carpenters and Other Workers.”
[Available for release today, Oct. 7 ✨] The “Uruguay Set” is available for a limited time at a special price! A social media giveaway campaign with premium prizes is also launching 🎁
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株式会社ねぎしフードサービス, which operates the beef tongue, grated yam and barley rice specialty restaurant ねぎし, will hold the “ねぎし × Uruguay Fair” for a limited time from Oct. 7 to Nov. 29, 2026. The fair-exclusive “Uruguay Set” will be offered at the special price of 1,950 yen (tax included), and a social media campaign offering prizes to a total of 40 people will also run on the official LINE and Instagram accounts.
Facts
The “ねぎし × Uruguay Fair” will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
Special price: 1,950 yen (tax included)
🎁 Win prizes for a total of 40 people! “Social Media Giveaway Campaign” 🎁
ねぎし × Uruguay merchandise
With a population of approximately 3.5 million, it is one of the world’s leading beef-producing nations, with approximately 12.5 million cattle.
One of the world’s leading beef-producing nations, with approximately 12.5 million cattle.
The “Intimate Treatment Milk,” launched in April of year 26 from the intimate care series of feminak（フェミナック）, the femcare brand operated by ゴムノイナキ株式会社, won Best Buy in 『LDK the beauty』, while the “Intimate Repair Wash” received an A rating.
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Intimate care series launched in April of year 26
Volume: 80ml
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Rated in 3 categories: moisturizing power, ingredients and feel in use
Volume: 150 ml
Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Rated in 3 categories: ingredients, feel in use and deodorizing power
How can power factor be determined when only current is measured? EnergyColoring estimates active power and power factor in high-voltage circuits “without voltage measurements”
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株式会社EnergyColoring has developed a technology to estimate active power and power factor without measuring the voltage waveform of the target circuit. The method estimates the voltage phase from the sensor’s own consumption current, and a patent application has been filed. The technology is scheduled to be exhibited at CEATEC 2026.
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株式会社EnergyColoring has developed a technology to estimate active power and power factor at a high-voltage receiving point without measuring the voltage waveform of the target circuit.
A patent application has been filed for the estimation method.
The phase of the sensor supply voltage is estimated from the sensor’s own consumption current, then compared with the load characteristics to determine the fixed phase difference from the main circuit voltage.
Estimates of active power and power factor were evaluated across 105 measurement points: 7 sensors × 15 conditions.
Across all 105 measurement points, the maximum absolute differences were 0.332 kW (4.43%FS) for active power, 0.085 kVA (1.14%FS) for apparent power, and 0.082 pt. (8.2%FS) for power factor.
The technology will be exhibited at CEATEC 2026 (Oct. 13-16, 2026, Makuhari Messe, Hall 4, Booth 4H437).
At facilities that can use existing CTTs and service outlets, the system can be installed quickly without electrical work. Via an LTE connection, power and power factor data can be checked remotely in 1-minute increments, starting 1 minute after installation.
“Phase locking,” which extracts current waveforms synchronized with the estimated main circuit voltage, will be used for disaggregation (breaking down power use by application).
ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社 will open a new “ZaPASS Kyoto Office” in Shimogamo Miyazaki-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, on Oct. 1, 2026. Director and CBO Tsubasa Sasaki will be based there, handling customers in western Japan and conducting practical research on the “Organizational Philosophy OS.”
Facts
ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社 will open a new “ZaPASS Kyoto Office” in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Director and CBO Tsubasa Sasaki will be based at the Kyoto office.
The representative director and CEO of ZaPASS is Aiki Adachi.
ZaPASS’s vision is “For adults who can smile as themselves and children who look forward to the future.”
ZaPASS JAPAN’s headquarters are in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
The Kyoto office will conduct practical research on the “Organizational Philosophy OS.”
Kyoto Fusioneering and Daido Steel launch joint development to establish manufacturing technology for vanadium alloy structural materials for fusion reactor blankets
Kyoto Fusioneering and Daido Steel have launched joint development to establish manufacturing technology for vanadium alloy structural materials for fusion reactor blankets.
The forged round bar measures Φ45×750L, and the plate-shaped processed material measures 220×250×7.8t.
Low-activation vanadium alloy is expected to serve as a next-generation blanket structural material because of its strength at high temperatures of approximately 700°C and its compatibility with coolants and tritium breeders such as liquid lithium and FLiBe.
KF plans to process and join the delivered material and begin producing a blanket mock-up around next year.
In its 2026 Medium-Term Management Plan, Daido Steel has identified achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as one of its key initiatives and designated the clean energy sector as a priority target.
Cybersecurity & Legal Affairs: “Learn from Cases: Two Shields to Protect Companies from Cyberattacks” — Management Risk Management Through Ransomware Countermeasures and EDR × Legal DX and ALSP (Cloud Legal) —
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MOLTON株式会社 (formerly a23s株式会社) will speak and exhibit at the “ASM Solution Seminar 2026,” themed around cybersecurity and legal affairs, to be held on Nov. 11, 2026, at Akita Telsa. Organized by 株式会社アキタシステムマネジメント and co-hosted by 株式会社ネットワールド and MOLTON, with support from Ricoh Japan, the practical seminar will consist of 3 sessions on ransomware countermeasures, EDR (CrowdStrike) and the ALSP “Cloud Legal.”
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Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 13:20–16:20
Ideas for a richer lifestyle: Kurashido♪Up 2026 Autumn, Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)
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Gifu Shimbun and 岐阜放送 will hold “Kurashido♪Up 2026 Autumn,” a comprehensive exhibition on homes and lifestyles, at Gifu City Culture Center and Kan Park on Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2026. About 35 companies and organizations are expected to exhibit, covering everything from home purchases and renovations to health, beauty and education. The event will also feature stage events, workshops and food trucks. Family-friendly programs include a live public broadcast by Gifu-chan Radio, a Kamen Rider Mais show and a Detective Precure show. Expected attendance is about 4,000 people, based on last year’s results.
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The comprehensive exhibition on homes and lifestyles “Kurashido♪Up 2026 Autumn” will be held at Gifu City Culture Center on Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2026.
10:00～17:00
The first 100 visitors will receive an autumn foliage plant seedling.
Exhibition and hands-on experience booths related to housing and homes (about 35 companies and organizations)
About 30 companies and organizations from a wide range of fields, including homes, lifestyles, education and beauty, are expected to exhibit.
Expected attendance: about 4,000 people (based on last year’s results)
Company to cover full cost of eye exams. Ahead of “Eye Care Day” on October 10, Gifu IT company ITreat will launch a benefit in October providing free exams to all 35 employees
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Gifu-based IT company 株式会社ITreat announced that it will introduce a benefit starting in October 2026 that covers the full cost of eye exams for all 35 employees. Exams will be provided at 窪田眼科医院 in Kano, Gifu City. Ahead of “Eye Care Day” on October 10, the initiative aims to protect the eyesight of employees who work with screens.
Facts
A benefit allowing all 35 employees to receive free eye exams will begin in October.
We will introduce a benefit subsidizing the cost of eye exams starting in October 2026.
80 years since the founder opened the practice in Kano, Gifu City
76% were found to have dry eye, including suspected cases.
In 2019, guidelines were established for occupational health management in work involving information technology equipment.
Established: February 2014
Glaucoma is found in about 1 in 20 people aged 40 or older.
AI “TALKsmith,” which automates presentations that move people, to exhibit and hold a seminar at “Japan Startup Summit [Autumn],” part of Japan IT Week Autumn 2026
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株式会社LOOV, which offers the presentation automation AI “TALKsmith,” will exhibit at the special event “Japan Startup Summit [Autumn]” (Makuhari Messe Hall 5, booth S36), held as part of “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026” at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026. On the final day, Oct. 23, from 15:30 to 15:50, CEO Masato Uchida will give a seminar titled “Strong organizations are built on systems: The sales model of the future, replicating top salespeople with AI.” Demonstrations and use cases will showcase how to automate “communication tasks” and reduce reliance on individual employees in sales, marketing, recruitment and other fields. Registration in advance is free through Oct. 20; from Oct. 21 onward, admission is 5,500 yen (tax included).
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Original会期：2026年10月21日（水）～10月23日（金）
Hours: 10:00–17:00
Venue: Makuhari Messe, Hall 5
Our booth location: S36
Date and time: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 15:30–15:50
From Wednesday, Oct. 21 onward, admission will be charged (5,500 yen, tax included).
Established: April 2022
In 2024, our company was selected for the 2024 edition of “100 Amazing Startups,” published by 週刊東洋経済.
In 2025, we received the “TOP SaaS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE IN APAC 2025” award, selected by CIOReview APAC, a technology magazine with influence across the Asia-Pacific region.
In 2026, we were a finalist for the “HR Award 2026,” sponsored by 厚生労働省 and organized by 日本の人事部…
Launch of full-scale operations for an AI optimization solution in coal shipping plan development
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Shikoku Electric Power has introduced OPTIUM, an AI optimization solution provided by ALGO ARTIS, for developing coal shipping plans and has begun full-scale operations. Testing confirmed savings of several hundred million yen in power-generation fuel procurement costs compared with conventional plans, as well as substantial reductions in the time needed to create and revise plans and improvements in plan quality.
Facts
We confirmed expected reductions of several hundred million yen in power-generation fuel procurement costs compared with conventional plans.
New release: Charity cookies supporting school meals in Malawi arrive in October!
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Warm Hearts Coffee Club, operated by NPO法人せいぼ, will begin full-scale sales in October 2026 of two new products, “Warm Hearts Coffee Cookies” and “Warm Hearts Earl Grey Cookies,” which support school meals in Malawi. The ingredients include tea leaves from Malawi’s oldest tea estate, Satemwa, and Arabica coffee beans grown in Malawi. The products are also being proposed as educational materials for inquiry-based learning and as corporate CSR giveaways.
Facts
The use of donations to support the initiative will begin in earnest in October 2026.
A history spanning about 100 years, from the colonial era to modern fair trade and returns to producers
The coffee, which the organization has focused on selling for about 10 years and has branded with partner schools, is also included.
Founded in 1923, during the British Protectorate era, it has a history of more than 100 years.
It is one of Malawi’s most established traditional estates, with a history of more than 100 years.
100% of the profits are sent to cover school meal costs for children in Malawi.
Lace accounts for just 3.1% of men’s underwear. Is “men don’t like lace” really true? Co-developing men’s underwear that offers a choice, together with a specialist reviewer
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SHIROHATO, an online underwear retailer operated by 株式会社白鳩 of Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, announced that it will release “Ore no T-back × SHIROHATO Collaboration Shorts,” men’s underwear co-developed with Yu, who runs the men’s underwear review site 俺のTバック, on Oct. 7, 2026. Priced at 5,280 yen (tax included), the product comes in 2 styles: T-back and full-back. A survey found that lace accounts for just 3.1% of men’s underwear. However, when the company sold men’s underwear in the same design as its women’s line in 2023, it sold out. This led the partners to reconsider the assumption that “men don’t like feminine designs” and to develop the new product together.
Facts
Just 3.1% for men (452 of 14,671 styles)
Women’s products account for 43.6% (13,647 of 31,282 styles).
Men’s underwear: 14,671 styles
Women’s underwear: 31,282 styles
Price: 5,280 yen (tax included)
On sale from Oct. 7, 2026, through the company’s e-commerce site “SHIROHATO” and other outlets.
More than 160 wear-test reviews of men’s underwear over 7 years
About 1,000 pieces across the 2 styles sold out completely.
Stella di Natale T-back: 142 pieces
Stella di Natale full-back: 72 pieces
The price is 3,800 yen (before tax).
We spoke directly with 51 men who are genuinely interested in our products.
Buy men's products with feminine designs: 26 responses, 51.0%
Would buy women's products if they liked the style: 22 responses, 43.1%
Those who prefer designs with appliqués also account for 66.7%.
Regarding preferred styles, 54.9% chose thongs
and 45.1% chose bikinis.
We carry approximately 46,000 underwear styles for women and men combined.
[Experience the best of Japan] Setsumaru to launch lunch menu on Wednesday, Oct. 7
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株式会社花研, which operates “節丸｜削りたて鰹節ラーメンと御膳,” will launch a lunch-only menu starting Oct. 7, featuring freshly shaved bonito flakes made from honkarebushi from Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, shaved to a thickness of 0.01 mm. The menu comprises 5 items, priced at 1,250 to 1,380 yen each. It features some of Japan's finest ingredients, including “夢王生卵” from Hyogo Prefecture, “あきたこまち” rice from Aomori Prefecture and “ハルユタカ特等粉” flour from Hokkaido. The menu will be available on the basement 1st floor of the Kinokuniya Building in Shinjuku 3-chome, Shinjuku Ward.
Facts
An affordable lunch-only menu will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The honkarebushi from Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, is shaved to a thickness of 0.01 mm
The restaurant has introduced 5 lunch menu items.
Price: 1,250 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,380 yen (tax included)
A premium egg inducted into the hall of fame after winning the Tamago Kake Gohan Festival 3 consecutive times