Collaboration with “PSO2 NEW GENESIS ver.2” and “ドン・キホーテ” confirmed!
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株式会社セガ announced that “PSO2 NEW GENESIS ver.2” will collaborate with the general discount store “ドン・キホーテ” in November 2026. Collaboration items, including accessories and acrylic stands featuring Donpen and Donko, will be available.
Facts
A general discount store currently operating more than 540 locations nationwide.*
A collaboration with the “Hall of Bargains” ドン・キホーテ will take place in November 2026.
Total registered users worldwide have surpassed 12 million.
Second “Sonic” nonstop DJ mix album, “Sonic The Hedgehog DJ Style "MOSAIC",” featuring “Sonic” tracks, set for CD release and music streaming
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株式会社セガ announced that the second nonstop DJ mix album in the “Sonic” series, “Sonic The Hedgehog DJ Style "MOSAIC",” will be released on CD and made available for streaming on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Produced by sound director Tomoya Ohtani, the album features nonstop arrangements of tracks from across the “Sonic” series. It is priced at 2,800 yen (tax included) and contains 29 tracks.
Facts
It has been decided that it will be released on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
◆Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
29. I'm with you × Dreams Of An Absolution (Mashup Remix)
The series has sold more than 1.77 billion copies in total
It celebrated its 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026.
Since its debut in the 1991 game “Sonic the Hedgehog”
Currently available (released Wednesday, June 17, 2020)
Make “cooking with kids” more reassuring. A set of 5 child-sized cooking tools to support “I want to do it myself!” from around age 2: “tane First Kitchen Set” launches on the website on Oct. 5
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株式会社tane has launched “tane First Kitchen Set,” a set of 5 child-sized cooking tools designed to support children around age 2 who want to do things by themselves. Available on its website from Oct. 5, the set includes cookie cutters, jelly molds, a whisk, a ladle and a dough scraper. Without any sharp tools, children can try cutting shapes, mixing, pouring, scooping and dividing.
Facts
The set includes 5 items: cookie cutters, jelly molds, a whisk, a ladle and a dough scraper.
The company began in 2024 with children’s tableware suitable from the weaning stage.
Ad data platform service “Databeat” adds automatic ad data retrieval integration for ChatGPT ads
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株式会社プレイド announced that its ad data platform service “Databeat” now supports automatic retrieval of ad data from OpenAI’s “ChatGPT ads.” The feature became available on September 29, 2026, enabling centralized management and analysis on the same BigQuery platform as more than 40 existing supported channels, including Google Ads, Yahoo! Ads and Meta ads. The service costs 50,000 yen per month and also offers a 2-week free trial.
Facts
Data can now be managed and analyzed centrally on the same BigQuery platform as more than 40 existing supported channels
Supported report types: 3 types—campaign, ad group and ad
Launch date: September 29, 2026
Available for 50,000 yen per month
A 2-week free trial is available for companies that have not yet adopted Databeat
The integration was delivered just about 3 months after ads began running in Japan
In June 2026, ads began running in Japan in “ChatGPT ads,” an advertising placement in OpenAI’s conversational AI service “ChatGPT”
Metamars launches live commerce in collaboration with game creators at “TikTok for Gaming GG Festival 2026”
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株式会社Metamars conducted TikTok Shop live commerce in collaboration with game creators at “TikTok for Gaming GG Festival 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 3 on August 11, 2026. The company leveraged the game creator network of MetaGalaxy, its specialist gaming brand, and set up a live-streaming booth at the venue. As a sponsor, it also arranged logo placements, flyer listings, a booth and promotional video screenings.
Facts
Held at Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 3 on August 11, 2026
Approximately 405 million total impressions across online and offline channels
Approximately 1.1 million cumulative views of the official livestream
Recorded approximately 2,100 visitors
Monthly GMV exceeded 500 million yen for 2 consecutive months
More than 250 game creators and streamers are registered
Recorded approximately 403 million impressions on TikTok
Companies mentioned：株式会社Metamars、MetaGalaxy、metamoon、TikTok for Gaming、INBREEZE、LIVENT
Smiles from 191 preschoolers filled the rooftop under the autumn sky. “Bonbon Kawaii Exercise” activity held at ふじようちえん
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アイデス株式会社 held “Bonbon Kawaii Exercise,” an activity featuring 191 senior preschoolers and more than 250 “Bruna Bonbon” inflatable toys, on the rooftop play area of ふじようちえん in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on October 6, 2026. In the 30-minute program devised by play-song writer Tanizo, adults did not teach the children choreography; the children climbed onto the Bonbons, bounced and started running on their own. Video footage, music and dance videos from the event are planned to be provided free of charge to kindergartens and preschools nationwide.
Facts
An active-play session with 191 senior preschoolers
More than 250 “Bruna Bonbon” inflatable toys
A giant Bonbon inflatable about 4 m tall
Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
Recommends that young children enjoy at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day
Cumulative shipments: approximately 600,000 units
アイデス株式会社 / launched in 2017
Since its founding in 1930
Research into children’s “36 fundamental movement skills”
Your favorite comes to your home. Official release of the MR streaming platform “ポケリア”
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PocketReal株式会社 has released the official version of “ポケリア,” an MR (mixed reality) streaming platform compatible with Meta Quest 3 / 3S. It supports MR livestreams and content featuring VTubers and 3D characters displayed in real-world spaces, and the viewing app is free. Registration for streamers is also open. The platform also exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Facts
MR livestreams can be watched simultaneously by hundreds of viewers.
PocketReal株式会社 exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September 2026
A project to develop and test a new auction method using game theory, undertaken by クイック・ネットワーク株式会社 in collaboration with Professor Eiichi Miyagawa of the Graduate School of Economics at 神戸大学, has been selected for 神戸市’s “Kobe Challenge Companies and Other Entities Support Subsidy Program” (2026 call for proposals, industry-academia collaboration consortium category). The subsidy eligibility period runs from April 2026 to March 2027. The company will refine the system behind its used-car CtoB auction service “セルカ” and conduct a demonstration experiment to expand the potential for high-value sales.
Facts
The initiative with 神戸大学 began in October 2025.
Subsidy eligibility period: April 2026–March 2027
An auction with more than 9,000 registered buyers nationwide※2
※2: Number of buyer stores as of September 2026.
Comparison of registered buyer numbers at 3 major companies offering used-car CtoB online auction services
[Manufacturing DX] Special page launched to support the transfer of on-site skills through videos and manuals
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株式会社博士.com has launched a special page on the use of video and platforms for the manufacturing industry to support the transfer of skills and improve the efficiency of occupational health and safety training. Through its video production tool “メディア博士,” original platforms and hands-on consulting, the company supports the visualization of tacit knowledge on manufacturing floors and the promotion of digital transformation.
Medical device commercialization support expert リベルワークス enters its 21st fiscal year and will begin offering 7 new medical device commercialization solutions powered by “Expert x AI” in October 2026
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株式会社リベルワークス, a group of experts in medical device commercialization support, has entered its 21st fiscal year and formally began offering 7 new solutions powered by “Expert × AI” in October 2026, following its elevation to a Class I medical device marketing license in August 2026.
Facts
株式会社リベルワークス secured an upgrade to its “Class I Medical Device Marketing Business” license in August 2026
リベルワークス has reached a new milestone in its 21st fiscal year
Won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the “University-Born Venture Awards 2026” for support in commercializing ophthalmic medical devices with 株式会社OUI
Will formally launch “7 new solutions” in October 2026
Combines the expertise of specialists with AI tools such as “LiberCopilot”
Headquartered in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo; representative director: Lee Hyung-sik
The new solutions comply with medical standards such as IEC 62304 and reviews under the PMD Act
A “gift that connects health and delight,” perfect to receive and a pleasure to give: ２０２６ year-end “Nisshin OilliO Gifts” now on sale
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日清オイリオグループ株式会社 announced that its 2026 year-end “Nisshin OilliO Gifts” will go on sale sequentially from Oct. 7, 2026. The lineup includes 29 items across 11 varieties, including olive oil, rice oil, flaxseed oil, and oil and seasonings, offered as “gifts that connect health and delight.”
Facts
Release date: Sequentially from Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Olive oil gift series: 5 varieties, 13 items
Cooking oil gift series: 2 varieties, 10 items
Flaxseed oil gift series: 2 varieties, 2 items
Oil and seasoning variety gift series: 2 varieties, 4 items
Documentary about the Expo sauna “Taiyo no Tsubomi” released
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The Taiyo Group announced that it will release “Documentary of TAIYO TSUBOMI,” a documentary about the Expo sauna “Taiyo no Tsubomi” at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, on Oct. 7, 2026. It looks behind the scenes at the planning, design, construction and operation, and features interviews with those involved in the project, a collaboration among 3 companies: Taiyo Kogyo, TSP太陽 and Aktio.
Facts
To be released on Oct. 7, 2026
Participants follow 11 rituals with guidance from a guide
It began with 能村テント商会, founded in 1922
At the 1970 Osaka Expo, the company greatly expanded its business through various initiatives, including membrane structure technology
55 years later, the Osaka-Kansai Expo, held once again in Osaka,
TSP太陽株式会社 marked its 70th anniversary in 2025
The group was involved in the design, construction and operation of approximately 30 facilities
[Autumn at HARUMI FLAG] A seaside park turns into a full-scale Halloween venue. “Harumi Wharf Park Halloween Event 2026” on Oct. 18 features a flea market with 70 resident-run stalls and a puzzle-solving adventure
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HARUMI FLAG自治会 will hold the “Harumi Wharf Park Halloween Event 2026” on Oct. 18, 2026, at Harumi Wharf Park and around the Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal in 5-chome Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo. This community event is led by residents of approximately 5,700 households, who handle everything from planning to operations. It will feature the first full-scale flea market since the neighborhood opened, with 70 resident-run stalls, a roving “Halloween Puzzle Adventure” for children and adults, and a stamp rally for preschoolers. Admission is free, and visitors from outside Harumi are welcome.
Facts
A new neighborhood with approximately 5,700 households
Approximately 3,000 people took part last year
All 70 vendors are residents of HARUMI FLAG, DEUX TOURS or 晴海テラス
Original出店者には3m四方の区画をハロウィンらしく飾り付けるようお願いしており
The event takes approximately 60 minutes
Visit 5 checkpoints hidden around the park
Date and time: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 11:00–17:00
Hours: 11:00–17:00 (check-in available throughout)
■Established: July 2024
■Location: SECURITY CENTER Residents’ Association Office, 1st floor, Building C, PARK VILLAGE, 5-chome 6-3 Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：HARUMI FLAG自治会、HARUMI FLAG、DEUX TOURS、DEUX TOURS自治会、晴海テラス、晴海テラス自治会、Real Madrid Foundation Football School Japan、生活協同組合パルシステム東京、ワールド・ファミリー株式会社、大塚晴海開発株式会社、東部地区公園グループ
October 2026 edition of “The Front Lines and Latest Trends in Electricity Cost Reduction” (26 pages) released for free
As of June 1, 2025, the number of establishments covered by the survey was 44,110 (preliminary figure)
Original経済産業省が2026年度の再エネ賦課金を1kWhあたり4.18円に設定
Original資源エネルギー庁の電気・ガス料金支援は、2026年7〜9月使用分が値引きの対象
The report includes 4 chapters: “Electricity Costs in the Human Resources Services Industry,” “Electricity Rates That Remain Unchanged,” “2 More Structural Factors,” and “How to Find Electricity Contracts That Can Be Reduced”
Healthcare-focused IT company ITreat launches cross-company “AI Business Efficiency Promotion Team” 〜Applying internally validated business-improvement expertise to support medical institutions〜
Holding the 4th Real Estate Inheritance Consultation Session 〜Lawyers, tax accountants, and judicial scriveners provide one-stop consultations on real estate inheritance〜
Officially wins major government project to use generative AI in a closed network environment ～NHN Techorus and Ragate provide support from joint proposal through development～
“Take your song to Nagoya’s main stage” No restrictions on age, gender, or nationality; no professional experience required! Seeking entrants for the “Singing Talent Championship 2026”
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Applications are being accepted for contestants in “歌うま選手権2026,” to be held in Nagoya on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, as part of “なごやエンタメ祭り2026,” organized and operated by 株式会社NDP. Applicants of any age, gender, nationality or level of professional experience may apply solo or in groups of 2 to 4. The grand-prize winner will have the opportunity to perform with a professional artist, and a promotional video will also be shown at 29 karaoke venues in the Tokai region.
Promotional videos will be shown on in-store monitors and other displays, in sequence, at a total of 29 karaoke venues across the Tokai region (Aichi, Gifu and Mie).
Aichi Prefecture (25 venues)
Gifu Prefecture (2 venues)
Mie Prefecture (2 venues)
Singing videos must be 1 minute 30 seconds to 3 minutes long. Applicants may use karaoke backing tracks, perform their own accompaniment, or sing while playing an instrument.
Entries are accepted not only from solo performers but also from groups of 2 to 4.
Voice actor digital clock “C’CLOCK” Volume 51 features Yuki Yomichi! Orders open at Smash Core from noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of her career as Yuki Yomichi!
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株式会社スマッシュコア エンターテインメント will open orders at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, for a model commemorating voice actor Yuki Yomichi’s 10th anniversary in the industry, as the 51st release in its “C'CLOCK (シークロック)” voice actor digital clock series. The model uses interchangeable dedicated microSD cards, features more than 130 newly recorded voice clips, and is made to order with each purchaser’s specified name recorded individually.
Facts
Orders for the Yuki Yomichi model will open at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
All audio is newly recorded. The model includes more than 130 clips, including time announcements, alarms and event-related voices.
DXYZ installs face-recognition ID platform “FreeiD” at 京葉ガス Real Estate’s “Leaf Garden Urayasu”
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DXYZ株式会社 has installed its face-recognition ID platform “FreeiD” at “Leaf Garden Urayasu,” a rental apartment building developed by 京葉ガス不動産株式会社 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. The 43-unit building was completed on Aug. 7, 2026. At the entrance, residents can come and go using facial recognition without taking out a key, supporting a safe and comfortable lifestyle for families.
Facts
A rental apartment building with a total of 43 units
A 5-story, wall-type reinforced-concrete building
The property is a 5-minute walk from Urayasu Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
The rapid service on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line takes about 16 minutes to Otemachi Station.
As of the end of September 2026, construction had been completed on 462 buildings equipped with FreeiD.
The 3rd official Last Origin figure! First look at the prototype of “Dryad (Bounty of the Earth: Dirndl)”
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株式会社G・O・P unveiled the prototype of “Dryad (Bounty of the Earth: Dirndl),” the 3rd official figure from Last Origin, the next-generation girl-meets-strategy RPG it operates. The prototype was first shown at the 株式会社KEYAKI Hobby booth at “2026 Wonder Festival (Shanghai),” held in Shanghai on Oct. 3–4, 2026. The figure is scheduled for release in 2027.
NRI Secure begins handling “Proofpoint Core Email Protection API,” which uses AI to automatically assess email threats
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NRIセキュアテクノロジーズ株式会社 announced that it will begin handling U.S.-based Proofpoint’s email security product, “Proofpoint Core Email Protection API.” Integrated with Microsoft 365 via API, the product uses AI to classify incoming inbox messages into 4 categories—“dangerous,” “suspicious,” “spam” and “bulk email”—and respond automatically. It can be deployed without changing email routing or DNS settings. Drawing on 20 years of experience in implementation and operations support, NRI Secure will assist customers from proof of concept through production deployment.
Facts
Drawing on 20 years of experience supporting implementation and operations as an authorized distributor of Proofpoint products in Japan
Messages are broadly classified into 4 categories: “dangerous,” “suspicious,” “spam” and “bulk email.”
The product has the following 3 main features:
In May 2026, in recognition of its implementation and operations support record, 日本プルーフポイント株式会社 presented the company with the “Reseller & Integrator of the Year Award, Focus Solution Category.”
Distribution of Proofpoint products was transferred from 株式会社野村総合研究所 (NRI) in 2014.
News release published on June 12, 2026: “NRI Secure receives ‘Reseller & Integrator of the Year Award’ from 日本プルーフポイント株式会社”
New oversized animal-themed pencil cases bring comfort with their cuteness
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ナカバヤシ株式会社 announced that it will begin rolling out its “Oversized Animal Pencil Cases,” featuring animals relaxing at a desk, nationwide in mid-October 2026. The lineup includes 4 designs: a bunny, a bear, a cat and a tiger. The price is 2,640 yen, including tax.
Facts
Nationwide rollout will begin in mid-October 2026.
4 character designs: bunny, bear, cat and tiger
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 2,400 yen (2,640 yen including tax)
New barrel debuts for the 4&1 multifunction pen equipped with “JETSTREAM Lite touch ink (Jetstream Light Touch Ink),” on sale from Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu.)
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三菱鉛筆株式会社 will add a new design with an aluminum grip to its lineup of 4&1 multifunction pens equipped with “JETSTREAM Lite touch ink,” and launch it on Oct. 15, 2026. The pen will come in 5 body colors, with black, red, blue and green ink. The ballpoint and mechanical pencil lead diameters will both be 0.5 mm, and the suggested price will be 1,430 yen (1,300 yen before tax).
Facts
New product launches on Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu.)
Suggested price: 1,430 yen; 1,300 yen before tax
Ballpoint tip diameter: 0.5 mm / mechanical pencil lead diameter: 0.5 mm
Ink colors: black, red, blue and green
Barrel colors: 5 in total
More than 100 million pens in the series are sold worldwide annually
Launched in Japan in 2006
SXR-L80-05 (suggested price: 132 yen / 120 yen before tax)
It was selected as No. 1 in the “15th OKB48 General Election,” held in 2025 to determine people's favorite ballpoint pen
Milanese jeweler ポメラート will open its latest high jewelry collection, “ポメラート スティーレ・リベロ,” to the public for one day only, on Oct. 25, 2026, at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi. A capsule collection making its debut in Japan will also be unveiled, with audio guides offering visitors an insight into the artisans’ craftsmanship and stories. Admission is free and reservations are required.
Facts
Date and time: Oct. 25, 2026 (Sun.), 11:00–19:00
Last admission: 18:30
Venue: Grand Ballroom, 3F, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
[Applications open]〈Oct. 16 information session〉“Learn from K-drama hits! Korea Training Program 2026” / Training to develop production talent for live-action content
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特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構 (VIPO) has opened applications for “Learn from K-drama hits! Korea Training Program 2026,” to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in January 2027 as part of 総務省’s “Training to Develop Production Talent for Live-Action Content 2026.” An online information session is scheduled for Oct. 16, and applications close at 17:00 on Oct. 15. The secretariat and general contact office are 株式会社三菱総合研究所.
Facts
Preparatory study: 1 day of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, between Jan. 12 (Tue.) and 15 (Fri.), 2027
On-site training: Jan. 18 (Mon.)–20 (Wed.), 2027 / Seoul, South Korea
Stay in South Korea: Jan. 17 (Sun.)–20 (Wed.) [3 nights, 4 days]
Date and time: Oct. 16, 2026 (Fri.), 14:00–15:00
Original申込締切：2026年10月15日（木）17:00まで
5 training programs are being offered
Additional applications accepted until noon on Oct. 30 (Fri.) (Applications will close once capacity is reached.)
Migalo Holdings subsidiary DXYZ to deploy its face recognition ID platform “FreeiD” at Keiyo Gas Real Estate’s “Leaf Garden Urayasu”
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DXYZ, a subsidiary of Migalo HD, will deploy its face recognition ID platform “FreeiD” at “Leaf Garden Urayasu,” a rental apartment building being developed by Keiyo Gas Real Estate in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. The building will have 43 units and is scheduled for completion on Aug. 7, 2026.
Facts
“Leaf Garden Urayasu” is scheduled for completion on Aug. 7, 2026.
As of the end of September 2026, 462 buildings equipped with FreeiD had been completed.
“FreeiD Apartments” are Japan’s first “all-face-recognition apartments®,” requiring no keys from shared areas such as entrances and elevators through to individual units.
Donations raised through 3 titles operated by サイバーステップ株式会社 exceed 3 million yen. Support provided for recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Prefecture Earthquake.
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サイバーステップ株式会社 announced that it raised a total of 3,002,772 yen through a recovery support campaign for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Prefecture Earthquake, held across 3 of its titles (“Onigiri,” “CosmicBreak Universal” and “Teravit”). The donations were sent to Kumamoto Prefecture’s donation account on Oct. 6, 2026.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that a total of 3,002,772 yen in donations was raised
Donations raised exceeded 3 million yen
The 3 titles “Onigiri,” “CosmicBreak Universal” and “Teravit”
Recovery support campaign announced on Aug. 12, 2026
[Railway event] The National Railway Resources Revitalization Summit in Niitsu will be held
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Original新潟市秋葉区新津は鉄道の要地として栄えた「鉄道のまち」であり、2026年10月10日（土）15:00～18:00に「第6回全国鉄道資源活性化サミット in にいつ」を新津地域交流センターで開催する。トークセッション「鉄道の街にいつ」、事例発表講演会「かぼちゃ電車保存会」、大学による「てっけん交流会」事例発表会・交流会を行い、鉄道資源を観光・まちづくり・地域活性化に活かすことを目的とする。
Facts
The 6th National Railway Resources Revitalization Summit in Niitsu
Oct. 10, 2026 (Sat.), 15:00–18:00 (scheduled)
15:00–18:00 (scheduled)
Shop cards for “The 6th National Railway Resources Revitalization Summit in Niitsu” (limited to 500 cards) will be distributed
Shop cards for “Niitsu All-Around Railway Festa” (limited to 500 cards) will be distributed
“SL Banetsu Monogatari” commemorative fan marking 25 years of regular service on the Ban’etsu West Line
Pocky brand develops its first insertable package: “Sharehapi! Package” Pocky to be sold for a limited time from Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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江崎グリコ株式会社 announced that it will launch Pocky featuring the “Sharehapi! Package,” the first insertable package in the Pocky brand, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The product will be sold for a limited time starting Oct. 13, 2026 (Tue.). Developed in collaboration with NPO Collable based on inclusive design expertise, the package can be folded along perforations on the back to hold the inner bag, making it easier for several people to gather around and encouraging conversation and communication. The “Share happiness!” logo has also been refreshed.
Facts
Pocky, the long-selling brand celebrating its 60th anniversary
On sale for a limited time from Oct. 13, 2026 (Tue.)
Pocky underwent a renewal in September 2025, its first in 10 years
Original株式会社セガ フェイブは、セガ ラッキーくじオンライン「ラブライブ！虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 2026」を2026年10月7日11時より販売開始。「ラブライブ！虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 6th Live! I love You ⇆ You love Me」をテーマにしたオンラインくじで、A賞ティッシュケースからG賞ステッカーセットまでの賞品を用意。1回800円(税込)+送料660円。
Oct. 10 is “Tomato Day”! 太陽のトマト麺’s annual “Tomato Festival”
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Original「太陽のトマト麺」（運営：株式会社一品香）は、10月10日の“トマトの日”に合わせ、2026年10月9日（金）から11日（日）の3日間限定で、店舗ではラーメン1杯ご注文で「太陽のラーメン無料券」を進呈する「トマト祭」を開催。また、グループ会社の株式会社ナインブロックが運営する公式オンラインショップでは、最大50%オフとなる「年に一度のトマト祭TOMATO DAY SALE」を10月23日（金）まで実施する。
Facts
Original2026年10月9日（金）・10（土）・11日（日）
太陽のトマト麺: all 16 locations
An annual sale offering discounts of up to 50%
Regular price: 1,550 yen (tax included) ⇒ Sale price (50% off): 775 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 9,310 yen (tax included) ⇒ Sale price (20% off): 7,448 yen (tax included)
1 bowl of ramen from 太陽のトマト麺 contains the nutrients of about 3 tomatoes
[なか卯] Richly marbled Kagoshima-grown bonito, grilled over fragrant straw! The “Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Rice Bowl” is available for a limited time!
“Demi-Tomato Loco Moco” joins the “Traveling CAFÉ BOX” series! A hearty dish featuring 3 sauces—gooey cheese, demi-glace and tomato—that blend together
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン announced that it will gradually launch “Traveling CAFÉ BOX Demi-Tomato Loco Moco,” a new addition to its “Traveling CAFÉ BOX” series, at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, excluding Hokkaido, Yamanashi Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Kansai and Okinawa Prefecture. Priced at 738 yen (797.04 yen including tax), the hearty loco moco features 3 sauces: gooey cheese sauce, rich demi-glace sauce and tangy tomato sauce.
Facts
Price: 738 yen (797.04 yen including tax)
Price: 698 yen (753.84 yen including tax)
Release date: from Oct. 13 (Tue.), rolling out gradually
Made with 3 sauces: gooey cheese sauce, rich demi-glace sauce and tangy tomato sauce.
※ Tax-inclusive prices are calculated using the 8% consumption tax rate for reduced-tax-rate items.
Customizable “field notebooks” get a collaboration item with masking tape brand “mt”
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コクヨ株式会社 announced that it will launch 2 types comprising 14 SKUs of collaboration items and 1 standard item with カモ井加工紙株式会社’s masking tape brand “mt,” featuring its long-selling “field notebook,” popular for its hard, durable cover and compact size. The products will go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 14. The lineup includes collaboration field notebooks featuring mt’s diverse design patterns (8 designs, 530 yen), limited-edition masking tape featuring field notebooks and surveyors as motifs (6 designs, 270 yen), and a clear cover with a strap (750 yen).
Facts
We will launch 2 types comprising 14 SKUs of collaboration items and 1 standard item starting Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The lineup includes 8 designs: bi-color brown, bi-color pink, bi-color blue, white, buildings, border, vertical stripes and assorted masking tape.
The lineup includes 6 designs: grid lines × masking tape, all-over field notebook print, border, surveyor, assorted designs and field notebook stamps.
mt collaboration field notebook: 530 yen
mt collaboration masking tape: 270 yen
Cover for surveyor’s field notebook (with strap hole): 750 yen
The “surveyor’s field notebook,” developed in 1959 for use at surveying sites, has remained a beloved long-selling product for more than 60 years since its launch.
A long-selling product that has remained popular for more than 60 years since its launch.
“mt” is a masking tape brand developed by カモ井加工紙株式会社, founded in 1923.
White paper: “A Complete Guide to Reskilling: Data and Case Studies”
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株式会社デジタル・ナレッジ has released a free white paper on reskilling, “A Complete Guide to Reskilling: Data and Case Studies,” for corporate executives and human resources and training professionals. It includes data from the company’s own survey showing that about 6割 (58%) of large companies said they are implementing reskilling, as well as 5 steps for adoption, 4 benefits, and success stories from leading companies in Japan and overseas and a major BPO company.
Facts
Adopted by about 6割 of large companies! Reskilling objectives and benefits revealed by data
Reskilling: 58% of large companies say they are implementing it
4 benefits of corporate reskilling
Move forward with confidence! “5 steps” to adoption and key points for resolving challenges
A global company that transformed an organization of 100,000 people
3 reasons reskilling is attracting attention
An e-learning solutions vendor founded in 1995.
Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market (securities code: 507A)
株式会社ライフコーポレーション, 株式会社ロッテ and 株式会社ヤクルト本社 conducted a consumer collection pilot for used PS food containers—Yakult containers and Yukimi Daifuku trays and picks—at Supermarket Life Toyosu store from March 9 to Aug. 31, 2026. About 42 kg was collected, and the high proportion of recyclable items has prompted the companies to extend the collection period through March 31, 2027, and consider expanding the participating stores, items and companies.
Facts
Collected: about 42 kg (as of Aug. 31, 2026)
Period: March 9–Aug. 31, 2026
※Following the positive results of this initiative, the period has been extended through March 31, 2027
Original売上高：（連結）8, 813億25百万円（2026年2月期）
Original売上高：（海外拠点・グループ会社含む）3,548億円（2026年3月期）
Original売上高：（連結）4,864億25百万円（2026年3月期）
Employees: (consolidated) 32,891 (fiscal year ended February 2026)
Employees: 6,976 (including overseas offices and group companies)
The latest update for Lineage 2, scheduled for October 14, will be previewed first on October 9 in the “りね2てれび アップデート記念生放送” livestream!
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will stream the official “りね2てれび アップデート記念生放送” on YouTube’s “NCJAPAN公式チャンネル” from 20:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026, to mark the latest major update, which will be rolled out simultaneously across all services for the PC online game Lineage 2 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月9日(金) 20時00分 ~(予定)
The latest major update, rolling out simultaneously across all services on Wednesday, October 14
※The contents of this press release are current as of October 7, 2026.
A work created as a story set approximately 100 years before the Lineage series, a flagship NC title
株式会社キングプロテア significantly cuts fees for its nightlife-focused social media management service—and launches Threads recruitment support, unveiling the full details of its latest 2026 services
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On September 26, 2026, 株式会社キングプロテア significantly reduced the monthly fees for all 3 of its SNS management plans specializing in the nightlife industry by approximately 90,000 yen each, moving to a new pricing structure of 88,000 yen for the Cast Management Plan, 177,000 yen for the Store SNS Management Plan, and 198,000 yen for the Corporate SNS Management Plan. Building on tests at its own concept café in Susukino, Sapporo, the company officially launched “Threads採用代行,” a new service providing end-to-end support for customer acquisition through TikTok and Instagram and recruitment through Threads.
Facts
On September 26, 2026, monthly fees for all SNS management plans specializing in the nightlife industry were reduced by approximately 90,000 yen
The monthly price of the Cast Management Plan has been reduced from 177,000 yen to 88,000 yen
The monthly price of the Store Social Media Management Plan has been reduced from about 266,000 yen to 177,000 yen
The Corporate SNS Management Plan was cut from approximately 297,000 yen per month to 198,000 yen, with fees for each plan reduced by approximately 90,000 yen
Fees for each plan were slashed by approximately 90,000 yen
More than 1,500 videos produced to date
The company currently boasts 26 accounts under management
Achieved a 166% year-over-year increase in sales in the first month of support
LINE subscribers increased from 3 to 55 (up by 52)
35 applicants
12 interviews conducted
A track record of 3 hires
Threads recruiting initiatives were carried out over 24 days, from August 24 to September 16, 2026
Plans start at 88,000 yen per month
While general SNS management agencies set a broad range of monthly fees from 100,000 to 300,000 yen
A minimum contract period of 3 months is recommended for all plans
TableBridge, which supports overseas expansion for food and beverage businesses, provides hands-on support for とんかつ成蔵’s expansion into Taiwan. Its first Taiwan location will open in Taipei on October 6, 2026
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株式会社オフィスフェリスタ, which operates TableBridge, a service specializing in overseas expansion for restaurant brands, supported とんかつ成蔵’s expansion into Taiwan and announced that its first Taiwan location will open in Da’an District, Taipei, on October 6, 2026. The company provided end-to-end support, from license agreement negotiations and local site visits through to preparations for the opening.
Facts
The first Taiwan location will open in Da’an District, Taipei, on October 6, 2026
Established: December 2020
No. 1, Alley 28, Lane 27, Section 4, Ren'ai Road, Ren'ai Village, Da'an District, Taipei City; No. 1-2
Address: 3F Myogahara Building, 4-23-12 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Address: 4-33-9 Narita Higashi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Stena Expense, a cloud service that automatically detects expense fraud, adds an “Evidence Visualization Feature” to make the reasons behind AI risk assessments transparent
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株式会社ChillStack has added an “Evidence Visualization Feature” to the Risk Ranking feature of Stena Expense, its cloud service for automatically detecting expense fraud. The feature clarifies the reasons behind AI fraud-risk assessments, reducing the burden of explaining them in internal reports and audits while enabling faster decision-making.
Facts
Organizations that use technology to detect fraud reduce fraud losses by approximately 50% compared with organizations that do not, and also succeed in detecting fraud earlier.
Founded: November 2018
Source: 公認不正検査士協会（ACFE）, “Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations”
＜Gravure＞ Digital content store ファーストグラビア launches an affiliate program!
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株式会社Eye Factory’s digital content store ファーストグラビア has launched an affiliate program offering a 35% commission rate and recurring commissions with no expiration. Participation is free, including through social media alone, and affiliates can also earn a 10% referral commission for introducing other affiliates.
Facts
The commission rate is 35% of sales excluding tax, minus payment processing fees.
When you introduce a new affiliate, you can receive 10% of the affiliate commissions they earn as a referral commission.
Video content supports high-definition quality of up to 8K, with new releases added regularly.
Recurring commissions have no expiration date, so a single referral can generate ongoing income.
奈良県 is holding the 2nd edition of “#推し奈良フォトコンテスト2026.” It is inviting submissions of autumn and winter photos from October 1 to December 13, 2026. Participants are asked to post on Instagram photos taken in 奈良県 under the theme “The colors of the four seasons that make you feel Japan—known only to you.” Local specialty products will be awarded to approximately 25 people across 4 regional categories.
Facts
Thursday, October 1, 2026–Sunday, December 13, 2026
Winners will be selected in 4 categories, divided by area.
For the 2nd edition, covering autumn and winter, local specialty products from 奈良県 will be given to approximately 25 people!
Approximately 6 outstanding entries will be selected from each area.
Only autumn and winter photos taken on or after Thursday, January 1, 2026, are eligible.
New igusa-derived material “Igusa Extract Powder SH” to be exhibited at “Food Development Exhibition 2026”
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萩原株式会社 will exhibit at “Food Development Exhibition 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026, and introduce its new igusa-derived material, “Igusa Extract Powder SH.” Developed with a focus on “F-Sol” and “Dehydro-F-Sol,” compounds found in igusa, the material has been shown to significantly suppress neuronal cell death in animal models. At booth 4-190 in the West Hall, the company will present its research findings to health food and supplement manufacturers.
Facts
Original会期：2026年10月14日（水）～16日（金）10:00～17:00
Booth: 4-190
Since its founding in 1892, the company has operated from Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, and will mark its 134th anniversary in 2026.
The company will mark its 134th anniversary in 2026.
【New Feature】AI role-play tool SmartSkill Talk adds evaluation features for “speaking speed,” “required words” and “prohibited words”
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株式会社レビックグローバル has added 3 features to the AI feedback function of SmartSkill Talk, its interactive AI role-play tool: speaking speed evaluation, required word evaluation and prohibited word evaluation. The features use objective data to help managers address inconsistencies in evaluation standards and help learners identify areas for improvement, while supporting the avoidance of noncompliant language and the adoption of recommended phrasing across the organization.
Facts
Surpassed 40,000 IDs just over 1 year after the service launched
Established in 1977
Rated on a 5-point scale: “slow,” “somewhat slow,” “just right,” “somewhat fast” and “fast”
アオキーズ・ピザ to hold its “Nostalgic Showa Retro Fair” starting Thursday, October 15!
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アオキーズ・ピザ (株式会社アオキーズ・コーポレーション, headquartered in Nagoya) will hold its “Nostalgic Showa Retro Fair” for a limited time starting Thursday, October 15, 2026. The fair features 3 dishes inspired by flavors popular in Showa-era coffee shops: Retro Italian, Retro Omurice and Retro Indian Curry, along with 3 Showa retro side dishes. The company will also run the “Retro Plus One Set” campaign, available for takeout only, offering 1 popular pizza free with the purchase of 1 eligible retro pizza.
Facts
The “Nostalgic Showa Retro Fair” will be held for a limited time starting Thursday, October 15, 2026
“Yoshitoshi Abe Fair” launches! To celebrate the reprinting of the “serial experiments lain” art book by Yoshitoshi Abe, original merchandise and related books from “serial experiments lain” and “Haibane Renmei” will be available
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To celebrate the reprinting of the “serial experiments lain” art book Omnipresence by Yoshitoshi Abe [reprint edition], 株式会社復刊ドットコム will hold the “Yoshitoshi Abe Fair” on its official website from October 7, 2026, to November 8. Original merchandise and related books from “serial experiments lain” and “Haibane Renmei” will be sold, including 3 types of reproduction artwork featuring handwritten signatures and edition numbers, limited to 50 copies each, as well as T-shirts and acrylic blocks. Customers who purchase eligible items will receive an original “Haibane Renmei” postcard while supplies last.
Facts
Wednesday, October 7, 2026–Sunday, November 8, 23:59
3 types of reproduction artwork from “serial experiments lain” and “Haibane Renmei,” each featuring Yoshitoshi Abe’s handwritten signature and edition number, limited to 50 copies each
Limited to 50 copies each
Original artwork size: 520×370 mm (B3 size)
Frame size: 606×455 mm (Sansan size)
Paper: Mr.B Super White, 93.5 kg
Fabric weight: 5.6 oz
Size: 90 mm high × 90 mm wide × 20 mm thick
This will be the 7th printing.
Following more than 960,000 reprint requests
More than 6,000 books have been reprinted.
Since its founding in 1999
Companies mentioned：株式会社復刊ドットコム、NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan LLC、光輪密造工房
Supporting the challenges of children in Kurume! Donates 120 bags of アクエリアス and 25 traffic cones to 荒木FC
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Original医療法人志成会 まつもと整形外科（福岡県久留米市、理事長：松本淳志）は、2026年9月30日に荒木Jr. Football CLUB（荒木FC）へアクエリアス粉末タイプ120袋（6箱）とカラーコーン25個を寄贈した。同院は荒木FCのスポンサー兼理学療法士の帯同トレーナーとして支援を行っており、久留米市の夏の厳しい暑さ下での子どもたちの安全なスポーツ環境整備を目的として実施。渡邊純代表は「筑後地区新人戦で5位となり県大会出場を果たした」とコメントした。
Facts
Donates 6 boxes (120 bags) of アクエリアス powdered drink mix and 25 traffic cones
6 boxes (120 bags) of アクエリアス powdered drink mix
Kurume recorded 40.4°C on August 3, 2026
There were 24,956 emergency transports nationwide due to heatstroke in August 2026
The figure in Fukuoka Prefecture was 1,488
Fukuoka Prefecture’s figure was 354 higher than the 1,134 recorded in the same month of the previous year
354 higher than the 1,134 recorded in the same month of the previous year
The clinic currently has approximately 80 doctors and staff members in total
More than 100 staff members across the group
In the rookie tournament held in September, the team placed 5th in the Chikugo District
Opened: May 6, 2020
Companies mentioned：医療法人志成会、まつもと整形外科、荒木Jr. Football CLUB、荒木FC、アクエリアス、総務省消防庁、国土交通省気象庁
Capturing Komoro’s terroir in a single wine. “Solaris Le Ciel 2025,” made by harvesting and co-fermenting 3 grape varieties on the same day, goes on sale on the e-commerce site October 9
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マンズワイン株式会社 announced that its white wine “Solaris Le Ciel 2025,” made from 3 grape varieties (Shinano Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc) harvested and co-fermented on the same day at its company-managed vineyard in the Osato district of Komoro, Nagano Prefecture, will go on sale at its winery shop and e-commerce site from October 9, 2026, for ¥6,600 (tax included). The wine focuses on expressing the terroir of Komoro, with a production run of 1,310 bottles.
Facts
Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Shinano Riesling 41%
Chardonnay 35%
Sauvignon Blanc 24%
Fermentation date: September 19, 2025
Alcohol content: 12%
Production run: 1,310 bottles
On sale at the winery shop and e-commerce site from Friday, October 9, 2026
In August in particular, rainfall was around 50–70 mm, less than half the average
Temperatures were also about 2°C higher than average
Located on a gently sloping south-facing hillside at an elevation of 670–680 m
Changing recruitment for concept cafes: New launch of Threads management services specialized for nightlife businesses, with major price cuts; plans cut by at least ¥90,000 in September 2026
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株式会社キングプロテア announced on September 26, 2026, the official launch of a Threads management service focused on recruitment for nightlife businesses, and price cuts of at least ¥90,000 for its 3 existing plans. Drawing on its own recruitment results, the company aims to lower the price barrier for small and midsize nightlife businesses.
Facts
On September 26, 2026, officially launched a Threads management service specializing in social media recruitment for nightlife businesses, including concept cafes, cabaret clubs and host clubs
The following results were achieved over 24 days, from August 24 to September 16, 2026
LINE registrants: 3 → 55 (an increase of 52)
Applications: 35
Interviews conducted: 12
Hires: 3
About 70% of businesses that rely solely on job-listing platforms say that “the number of applications is not keeping pace with rising recruitment costs”
Talent social media management plan: old price ¥177,000/month → new price ¥88,000/month (price cut of approximately ¥89,000)
Business social media management plan: old price ¥266,000/month → new price ¥177,000/month (price cut of approximately ¥89,000)
Corporate social media management plan: old price ¥287,000/month → new price ¥198,000/month (price cut of approximately ¥89,000)
More than 1,500 videos produced to date (company research, as of July 2026)
A track record of currently managing 26 accounts
Aiming to expand the number of accounts supported by its social media management services for nightlife businesses from the current 26 to 50 within fiscal 2026
A track record of achieving a 166% year-over-year increase in sales in the first month of support
A night of fireworks calls for a feast in Tsukiji. 15 seasonal autumn dishes sourced directly from the market and all-you-can-drink on the day of the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival, held for the first time in 11 years | 8th Tsukiji Gourmet Club, October 24, 2026
Big yet surprisingly light. The new “Event A Banner” is approximately 2m wide, weighs just 1.3kg, and is easy to set up
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Signage and advertising materials wholesaler 株式会社ベルアドワイズ has launched the “Event A Banner,” a lightweight banner stand approximately 2m wide and weighing approximately 1.3kg (excluding the banner). Despite its large size, the stand has a simple design that requires connecting only one central pole, making it suitable for directions and announcements at sporting events and venues. The stand weighs approximately 1.3kg, or approximately 1.7kg with the bag. The recommended banner material is double-sided cross/tromat (dye sublimation), and the stand can also be secured outdoors with the included pegs or weights.
Facts
It has a large display area approximately 2m wide
Stand weight: approximately 1.3kg (excluding the banner)
The stand weighs approximately 1.7kg even with the bag (excluding the banner)
Stand dimensions: W2010㎜ × H940㎜ × D870㎜
Recommended banner dimensions: W (top 1860㎜/bottom 1940㎜) × H940㎜
Bringing accommodation providers’ online sales operations together in one place. Site controller “やどるん” adds accommodation plan and image management, evolving into a sales site manager 【宿研】
山形県 to hold fall open campuses and school festivals at its prefectural vocational training facilities!
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山形県 announced that it will hold fall open campuses and school festivals at its 4 prefectural vocational training facilities: the Industrial Technology Junior College, its Shonai campus, the Yamagata Vocational Ability Development School, and the Shonai Vocational Ability Development Center. School festivals, trial lessons, tours, and other activities will take place at each facility from October 17 to 25.
Facts
There are ４ vocational training facilities: “Prefectural Industrial Technology Junior College,” “Prefectural Industrial Technology Junior College, Shonai Campus,” “Prefectural Yamagata Vocational Ability Development School,” and “Prefectural Shonai Vocational Ability Development Center”
Daytona-style “packing tips”: Make packing for camping tours smarter! Gear cases that “fit” Daytona seat bags are here.
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株式会社デイトナ has launched a storage gear case and a peg hammer case made specifically for the “ヘンリービギンズ シートバッグLL,” offering a solution to packing challenges for touring campers. The design makes full use of the seat bag’s interior with either 2 M-size cases or 1 M-size case plus 2 S-size cases. Crowdfunding will run on Makuake from Friday, October 9, 2026, with general sales planned for around November.
Facts
Depth (cm): 10cm
Width (cm): 14cm
Height (cm): 24cm
Weight (g): approximately 400g
Price (tax included): ¥4,400
Makuake advance sale price: ¥6,765〜 (tax included)
The campaign is scheduled to run from Friday, October 9, 2026, through early November.
Item No. 70171
Four D-rings offer greater flexibility in securing the gear
Report on the first appearance at “Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo” now available! Survey of attendees reveals demand for research before overseas expansion
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アイブリッジ株式会社 made its first appearance at “Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo,” where it introduced its self-service survey tool “Freeasy.” A survey of attendees found that 61% of companies considering overseas expansion wanted “business feasibility research before entering a market.”
Facts
アイブリッジ株式会社 exhibited at “Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo,” held on September 17 (Thursday)–18 (Friday), 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall.
“This was the first time Freeasy had exhibited at a trade show focused on overseas business.”
In a survey of attendees, 61% (28 responses) of companies considering overseas expansion said they “want to research business feasibility before expanding.”
50% said, “We want to know which countries have demand for our products,” while 35% said, “We want to decide which country to enter.”
Freeasy has surpassed 4,000 client companies and has a track record of conducting more than 30,000 surveys annually.
Freeasy Global enables research in 28 countries and regions worldwide.
アイブリッジ株式会社 was established in August 1999 and has offices in Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka. Its businesses include SaaS, media, e-commerce, and web marketing.
Freeasy’s domestic survey panel consists of 13 million people nationwide, with quality managed by AI.
ASCII STARTUP TechDay 2026, an exhibition and conference connecting startups’ cutting-edge technologies with business challenges, to be held
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株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所-operated news outlet ASCII STARTUP announced that it will hold ASCII STARTUP TechDay 2026, an exhibition and conference focused on the social implementation of deep tech, at Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo on November 30, 2026. Admission is free, with advance registration required. The event will provide a forum connecting researchers and startups with companies and local governments. Exhibitors are also being recruited for booths aimed at deep-tech startups.
Facts
As of October 2025, the number of university-born ventures had reached 6,220.
The event will be held on Monday, November 30, 2026, at Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo.
Date and time: Monday, November 30, 2026, 13:00–18:00 (registration is scheduled to open at 12:30)
How to attend the after-party: advance registration required (ticket: 5000 yen, tax included)
One device for your smartphone, AirPods and Apple Watch: OWL-PBM10006J Series, a 10000mAh 3-in-1 mobile battery with a semi-solid-state battery, launches
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株式会社オウルテック (headquartered in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Tetsuya Yamamoto) has launched the OWL-PBM10006J Series, a 10000mAh 3-in-1 mobile battery featuring a semi-solid-state battery. In addition to smartphones, it can charge AirPods and Apple Watch, and supports magnetic wireless charging (up to 15W) and USB PD output (up to 30W) through its USB Type-C port. It also has a smartphone ring and can be used as a stand.
Facts
A 10000mAh 3-in-1 mobile battery featuring a semi-solid-state battery
Lithium-ion battery 3.85V/10000mAh
Lithium-ion battery 3.85V/10000mAh (38.5Wh)
Supports wireless charging at up to 15W
Supports USB PD output of up to 30W
Supports USB PD (Power Delivery) and fast charging at up to 30W
■ Weight: approx. 215g
■ Warranty period: 1.5 years
Withstands high and low temperatures from -20 to 60°C
The ring rotates 360°
Check the remaining battery level in 1% increments
Charge 2 devices at once using wireless charging and a USB Type-C cable
株式会社給与アップ研究所 launches EvaLive™, a new service that uses AI to evaluate and develop the “invisible efforts” of frontline workers
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株式会社給与アップ研究所 will launch EvaLive™ (Evarive), an AI-powered automatic evaluation service that visualizes frontline workers’ “invisible efforts” through data and automatically drafts evaluations and development plans each month, starting in October 2026. Combining recorded and image data, the AI automatically generates monthly scorecards, development feedback sheets, and drafts of job descriptions and job postings. The service supports 8 industries, including healthcare, nursing care, food service and retail, and also offers multilingual support for foreign workers. An online briefing will be held on October 21 to coincide with the launch, and a research report will be released at the same time.
Facts
The EvaLive™ (Evarive) service will launch in October 2026.
For approximately 20 years, we have overseen personnel evaluations at more than 30,000 companies in total.
Templates for evaluation criteria and scorecards are available for 8 industries: healthcare, nursing care, welfare and childcare, food service, retail, beauty, construction and factories.
Scores are divided between job performance (behavior that does not depend on language), at 70–80%, and Japanese language and communication, at 20–30%.
The employment-for-skills-development system, scheduled to take effect in April 2027, also...
42.5% do not set individual goals
Approximately 40% have not received an explanation of their evaluation results
While more than 60% of business owners and executives believe that “employees are satisfied”
Approximately 70% of employees say they are “not satisfied”
The reason for dissatisfaction is not the evaluation itself, but “unclear criteria” (62.8%)
“Not evaluated on individual performance” surged from 18th to 3rd place (22.8%)
The research report “EvaLive Research Report Vol.1 — Why Is Personnel Evaluation Not Advancing at Small and Medium-Sized Businesses?” (37 pages) will be available free of charge.
Integrating 18 public statistics and private-sector surveys with academic research on organizational behavior
Capital: 37,750,000 yen
Established: January 8, 2021
Date and time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00–12:45
WEB invitation service ヨブナラ launches “クリスマスドリーム,” a new design template to add festive cheer from the moment invitations are sent, in 3 colors
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株式会社ココチエ will launch “クリスマスドリーム,” a new Christmas-themed template for WEB invitation service ヨブナラ, free of charge in 3 colors on October 7, 2026. Its features include a geometric design inspired by the ballet “The Nutcracker” and animation.
Facts
株式会社ココチエ will launch the new “クリスマスドリーム” template on WEB invitation service ヨブナラ starting October 7, 2026.
“クリスマスドリーム” comes in 3 colors: ivory, light gray and navy.
“クリスマスドリーム” is designed with geometric motifs inspired by the ballet “The Nutcracker.”
While the invitation loads, an animation shows a doll peeking out of a red stocking.
株式会社ココチエ is located at Prefas Minami-Aoyama 3F, 5-13-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
WEB invitation service ヨブナラ digitizes paper invitations and is an online service that can be used entirely online.
Preserving shops, preserving communities: what we can do to keep local areas thriving
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Original北九州市は、市内事業者の「後継者不在」と「経営者の高齢化」の課題解決のため、株式会社ライトライトと連携し、令和6年8月に事業承継マッチングサイト『relay the local 北九州』を開設した。これに関連し、まちのにぎわいを次の世代へつなぐためのセミナーを令和8年11月11日にCOMPASS小倉にて開催する。門司区の商店街にある創業130年の和菓子屋「柳月堂」を譲り受けた高石餅店5代目店主・清藤貴博氏によるトークセッションも実施される。
Facts
Original令和６年８月に北九州市専用の事業承継マッチングサイト『relay the local（リレイザローカル）北九州』を開設しました。
柳月堂, a Japanese confectionery shop with a 130-year history in a shopping district in Moji Ward
1. Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, Reiwa 8, 18:30–19:30
WinC Audition, a job-matching event for company executives and students, surpasses 8,000 participating students
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The number of students participating in “WinC Audition,” a career event run by 株式会社プレシャスパートナーズ that brings students into direct dialogue with company presidents and executives, has surpassed 8,000. More than 980 companies have taken part to date. The event features a “mutual point rating system” that deepens mutual understanding between students and companies, as well as offer meetings with company presidents and executives for the top 2 students.
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More than 980 companies (*) have taken part, from listed companies to small and medium-sized businesses and startups
Has provided recruitment support to more than 20,000 companies to date
The top 2 participants are selected as the “Best Match”
April 2008
Panel discussion featuring 6 company presidents and executives
株式会社サンベーク, a group company of 住友ベークライト株式会社, announced that it has obtained Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) compliant with ISO 14025 for 3 wood adhesives (Sumitack® PL-275, PL-9001 and PL-702). The EPDs can be used in LCA and CFP calculations for building materials and buildings, and are expected to contribute to decarbonization across the wood building materials supply chain.
Facts
EPD Hub registration number: HUB-7710
EPD Hub registration number: HUB-7709
EPD Hub registration number: HUB-7708
“Sumitack® PL-702,” a lignin-modified phenolic resin adhesive that began commercial sales in 2024
Small-group study session brings together AI leads to discuss “what isn’t progressing”—starting with sharing where things stand, rather than presenting results. 8 participants from 7 companies exchange challenges
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株式会社アウトバーン held a small-group study session, “AI Use Case Study Session,” with 8 AI leads from 7 companies. Rather than sharing success stories, participants brought up “what isn’t progressing” and exchanged challenges across industries in a dialogue-based format. The event also included a talk session with Satohiko Ishikawa of アクセンチュア株式会社. Participant satisfaction averaged 4.1 on a 5-point scale.
Facts
8 participants from 7 companies took part
2 group-sharing sessions were held
Average satisfaction rating of 4.1 on a 5-point scale
Responses from the 8 participants in the main session
Date and time: September 25, 2026 (Friday), 16:00–18:00
Organized into 3 categories: “I don’t understand,” “I’m afraid” and “I can’t keep it up”
Enhancing remote identity verification in response to amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds: Shoko Chukin Bank adopts “SPIRAL ver.1” as the platform for its account opening application form
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スパイラル株式会社 announced that “SPIRAL ver.1,” its low-code development platform, has been adopted as the platform for the account opening application form of 株式会社商工組合中央金庫 (Shoko Chukin Bank). Shoko Chukin Bank introduced “SPIRAL ver.1” in November 2025 and built a web application for remote identity verification integrated with eKYC. On July 15, 2026, it added support for the “He method,” which uses IC chip data from My Number cards and other documents, and on October 5, 2026, it also added support for the “current Ka method.” This establishes an identity verification framework in anticipation of amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027.
Facts
Shoko Chukin Bank introduced “SPIRAL ver.1” in November 2025 to build this form.
Operations using the “He method” for identity verification began on July 15, 2026.
The “current Ka method” was also added on October 5, 2026, expanding the available identity verification methods.
This enables support for identity verification methods in anticipation of amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027.
With a track record of deployment at approximately 300 financial institutions in total, we support financial institutions considering how to comply with the amended Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds by improving operational efficiency and convenience
This is one of Japan’s largest low-code development platforms, used by more than 14,000 customers in a wide range of sectors and industries, including government agencies, finance, healthcare, real estate and educational institutions (as of the end of April 2026).
[Oct. 6 and 7] Star-studded cast assembles! Report from the opening of “This is the Moment!,” a premium concert marking the 25th anniversary of Frank Wildhorn’s Japanese debut
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Original作曲家フランク・ワイルドホーンの作品が日本で初演されてから25周年を記念したプレミアムコンサート『This is the Moment!』が、10月6日(火)に東京・サントリーホール 大ホールで開幕。石丸幹二、佐藤隆紀、田代万里生、真彩希帆、柚希礼音、和央ようかといった超豪華キャストと、濱田めぐみ、加藤和樹、岡宮来夢の回替わりゲスト、盐田明弘指揮による30名のオーケストラが出演。残り2公演(10月7日12:00／17:00開演)が行われる。
Facts
A premium concert limited to 3 performances
Featuring a spectacular orchestra of 30 musicians
The legend began in 2001, with the Japanese premiere of the musical “Jekyll & Hyde”
S seats: 15,000 yen
Stage side: ¥13,500
A seats: ¥12,000
Stage rear: ¥10,000
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 20 or younger): 2,000 yen
Launch of a “spatial measurement and simulation platform development service” that converts real-world spaces into 3D data to streamline on-site inspections and support equipment planning
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株式会社日立情報通信エンジニアリング announced the launch of its “spatial measurement and simulation platform development service,” which converts real-world spaces into 3D data to streamline on-site inspections and support advance verification of equipment plans. The service provides one-stop support, from spatial measurement and 3D data creation to digital twin development and simulation environment setup, as a new offering in its menu-based engineering services lineup. It addresses demand for digital twins and physical AI in manufacturing and infrastructure.
For supervisory organizations, supervisory support organizations and registered support organizations seeking to expand acceptance through differentiated support: “Foreign Talent Retention Compass” SaaS launches officially on October 7
Deliver a 4-question monthly survey in 6 languages to foreign workers in Technical Intern Training, Employment for Skill Development and Specified Skilled Worker programs
Supports 6 languages.
The cumulative number of Specified Skilled Workers who left their jobs for personal reasons from the launch of the system through November 2022 was 19,899.
They account for 16.1% of all residents with the status.
52.6% were satisfied and 18.4% were dissatisfied
“Handling consultations and complaints” (42.3%, 2022 survey)
Original1人あたり月額440〜660円（税込）。
Up to 250 people: ¥660
251–500 people: ¥550
501 people or more: ¥440
Records are retained until the later of 24 months after creation or 1 year after support ends.
Registered support organization (registration number 20登-005532)
Fee-charging employment placement business (08-ユ-300394)
Since 2018, we have been involved in technical intern training as a member of a supervising organization
Since 2021, a registered support organization
Established: May 26, 2016
2 systems will change on April 1, 2027
All you need to enter is a 6-digit number and your date of birth
From university digital transformation to generative AI talent development, human capital management and healthcare digital transformation. The Open Badge Network's 7th anniversary symposium brings together the latest case studies
CARTA HD to sponsor the Findy Data Engineering Summit 2026 as a Silver Sponsor
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Original株式会社CARTA HOLDINGSは、2026年10月9日に東京建物 ぴあ シアター＆カンファレンスで開催される「Findy Data Engineering Summit 2026」（主催：ファインディ株式会社）にシルバースポンサーとして協賛することを発表。当日はCARTA ZERO VPoD近森淳平氏が「Snowflake Data Superheroes」3年連続選出の知見を活かしセッションに登壇するほか、企業ブースにて来場者参加型アンケート企画を実施する。
Facts
To be held on October 9, 2026 (Fri.), at Tokyo Tatemono Pia Theater & Conference in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Time: October 9, 2026 (Fri.), 13:00–13:40
Date and time: October 9, 2026 (Fri.), 9:20–19:00 / in person
Selected for “Snowflake Data Superheroes” for 3 consecutive years
6F, TOFROM YAESU TOWER, 1-6-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Joined CARTA HOLDINGS as a new graduate engineer in 2018
Fully migrated the data platform to Snowflake in 2022
Selected for “Snowflake Data Superheroes” for 3 consecutive years starting in 2024. Appointed VP of Data at CARTA ZERO in 2024
Shedding light on what “startup-style hiring” entails: Recboo adds a “Support Services” page to its website
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株式会社ノックラーン has added a “Support Services” page to the website for Recboo, its HR consulting service, offering a comprehensive overview of its support. The page organizes support into 4 phases—“Recruitment Strategy,” “Recruitment Marketing,” “Building a Candidate Pool,” and “Selection and CX”—covering 20 items in total, and presents the full picture of startup-style hiring.
Facts
Recboo’s support is organized into 4 phases—“Recruitment Strategy,” “Recruitment Marketing,” “Building a Candidate Pool,” and “Selection and CX”—covering 20 items in total
Organized into 4 phases and 20 items in total
We help bring recruitment operations in-house in as little as 3 months
The rate of achieving an up-round among companies supported before going public is 70%
Through partnerships with more than 70 VCs and CVCs
The cumulative number of funded startups we have supported has reached 50 companies
About 70% achieve at least one of the following after receiving support: an up-round, IPO, M&A or profitability
AI finance firm Quants surpasses 138.2 billion yen in receivables securitization volume
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Quants株式会社, which provides fintech services using AI credit screening technology, announced that the total volume handled by its receivables securitization FUNDs (FUNDs No. 1–14) from 2021 through the end of September 2026 surpassed 138.2 billion yen. HIF FUND uses Quants’ proprietary AI-based qualitative credit screening technology, enabling credit screening of venture and startup companies.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the total volume handled by our receivables securitization FUNDs (FUNDs No. 1–14) has surpassed 138.2 billion yen.
Established in November 2017
The AI qualitative credit screening SaaS “二十一式人工知能付自動与信審査回路,” released in January 2022
Total volume handled by receivables securitization FUNDs (FUNDs No. 1–14)
Total volume handled by receivables securitization FUNDs from 2021 through the end of September 2026
[Qi2.2 compatible; supports wireless charging up to 25W] OWL-PBM10005J Series 10000mAh mobile battery with semi-solid-state battery launches
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株式会社オウルテック has launched the OWL-PBM10005J Series, a 10000mAh wireless mobile battery featuring a semi-solid-state battery. It is Qi2.2 certified and supports wireless charging up to 25W and USB PD output up to 30W, as well as simultaneous charging of 2 devices via wireless and USB Type-C. It features a magnetic smartphone ring that rotates 360° and can also be used as a stand, and comes with a 1.5-year warranty and PSE compliance.
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A 10000mAh wireless mobile battery featuring a semi-solid-state battery
Supports wireless charging up to 25W
The USB Type-C port supports USB PD output up to 30W
Supports simultaneous charging of 2 devices via wireless charging and USB Type-C
This product comes with a 1.5-year warranty
Weight: approximately 216 g
Lithium-ion battery 3.85V/10000mAh (38.5Wh)
The ring rotates 360°, so it can be used as a stand in either portrait or landscape orientation
Features include resistance to high and low temperatures from -20 to 60°C
Check the remaining battery level in 1% increments
Launch of an “M&A × Salesforce × AI” solution for the M&A brokerage and advisory industry
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フロッグウェル株式会社, which provides Salesforce implementation support and AI consulting, has launched an “M&A × Salesforce × AI Solution” for M&A brokerage and advisory firms. The solution applies AI to 14 tasks across the entire M&A process, including generating company profile sheets, drafting IMs, extracting DD Q&As and developing PMI plans. By integrating seamlessly with Salesforce, it automates non-core work and supports improved deal closing rates.
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Dramatically automate and streamline 14 routine and specialized tasks across the entire M&A process with AI
This solution offers the following 14 service options covering every M&A phase, from sourcing through PMI
Established: May 2010
Turn fragmented interview notes into 8 polished, professional-standard sections that can be used directly in an IM
Drafting a PMI 100-day plan: Immediately identify key integration issues, draft chronological tasks across 3 phases, and anticipated risks from deal information
Immediately identify key integration issues, draft chronological tasks across 3 phases, and anticipated risks from deal information
The final-year “Suica Penguin” pop-up shop tour is coming! The first shop opens for a limited time at NEWoMan Shinjuku from October 13 (Tue.)
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ベルメゾン, the mail-order business of 株式会社千趣会, will hold multiple pop-up shop tour events in Tokyo during the final year of the JR東日本 Suica mascot character “Suica Penguin,” who is set to retire at the end of fiscal 2026 (the end of March 2027). The first shop will open in the in-station event space at NEWoMan Shinjuku from October 13 (Tue.) through November 1 (Sun.), selling final-year limited-edition art products and merchandise.
Facts
It has been announced that the mascot character for JR東日本’s transportation IC card “Suica” will retire at the end of fiscal 2026 (the end of March 2027)
Open for a limited time from October 13 (Tue.) through November 1 (Sun.)
Customers who purchase at least 4,000 yen worth of “Suica Penguin” products, including tax
Customers who purchase at least 10,000 yen worth, including tax, will also receive a compact mirror
Hours: Weekdays and Saturdays, 8:00–20:30; Sundays and holidays, 8:00–20:00
Integrated accounting solution to launch in spring 2027
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株式会社インフォマート announced that it will launch an “Integrated Accounting Solution” in spring 2027 to provide comprehensive support for accounting operations. The package combines invoice issuance and receipt, electronic bookkeeping storage, and carbon accounting, and aims to shift accounting from “processing transactions” to “continuously improving operations” through AI analysis. It is being jointly developed through a business partnership with 株式会社invox.
Facts
We are pleased to announce the launch in spring 2027 of a service that provides comprehensive support for accounting operations.
It is currently used by more than 1.3 million companies.
Total annual transaction value on the platform exceeds 71 trillion yen.
Established: February 13, 1998
Capital: 4.96918 billion yen (as of the end of June 2026)
Employees: 924 on a consolidated basis and 897 on a non-consolidated basis (as of the end of June 2026)
Eheya Net: 2026 Most Appealing Cities Ranking, by Prefecture
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大東建託株式会社 has announced its “Eheya Net: 2026 Most Appealing Cities Ranking, by Prefecture.” Kanagawa Prefecture ranked first in overall appeal, followed by Fukuoka Prefecture in 2nd, Hyogo Prefecture in 3rd, Kyoto Prefecture in 4th and Tokyo in 5th. Hokkaido ranked first in appeal as a tourist destination for the 5th consecutive year, followed by Kyoto Prefecture in 2nd and Okinawa Prefecture in 3rd.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
The rankings are based on the average rankings across a total of 30 items.
The correlations between this question and the questions “Would like to visit for tourism” and “Would like to visit for work” are very strong, at 0.896 and 0.810, respectively.
Calculating the correlation coefficients with the question “Would like to visit for tourism” gives coefficients of 0.504 and 0.451, respectively, for the questions “Often see information in the media” and “Have visited for tourism or other purposes.”
Kanagawa Prefecture rose from 2nd place last year to take 1st place.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <National Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the results of a large-scale brand survey conducted among approximately 180,000 people nationwide as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <National Edition>.” Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, ranked 1st for the 2nd consecutive year, followed by Hakodate, Hokkaido, in 2nd place and Otaru, Hokkaido, in 3rd place. Many of the top-ranked municipalities are well-known tourist destinations. Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, rose sharply from 120th to 32nd place; Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, from 58th to 30th; and Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, from 78th to 49th. The results also indicated a tendency for local characteristics and specialty products to contribute to brand strength.
Facts
Compiled responses from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in 47 prefectures nationwide
In this survey, approximately 180,000 people nationwide each provided responses for 10 locations.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Hokkaido Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 conducted a large-scale brand survey of 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in 47 prefectures and announced the results as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Hokkaido Edition>.” The brand deviation score is calculated by multiplying image DI by the recognition rate. The survey was conducted online through registered monitors of 株式会社マクロミル.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Tohoku Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the results of a large-scale brand survey conducted among 181,267 people nationwide as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Tohoku Edition>.” The brand strength of municipalities in Tohoku was evaluated using the “brand deviation score,” calculated by multiplying image DI by the recognition rate.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <North Kanto Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 conducted a large-scale brand survey of 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older nationwide, and compiled and announced the results as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <North Kanto Edition>.” The brand deviation score is calculated as image DI × recognition rate.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Greater Tokyo Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 conducted a large-scale brand survey that collected responses from more than 180,000 people and compiled and announced brand deviation scores for municipalities in the Greater Tokyo area as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Greater Tokyo Edition>.”
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A large-scale brand survey that collected more than 180,000 responses
Compiled responses from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in 47 prefectures nationwide
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Koshinetsu Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the results of a large-scale brand survey conducted among 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older nationwide as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Koshinetsu Edition>.” The brand deviation score is calculated by multiplying the recognition rate by the percentage with a “good impression” minus the percentage with a “bad impression.” The survey was conducted by 株式会社マクロミル, and Ken So, a fellow at 大東建託賃貸未来研究所, was responsible for its planning and analysis.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Hokuriku Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 conducted a large-scale brand survey of 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in 47 prefectures nationwide and announced the results as the “いい部屋ネット Local Government Brand Ranking 2026 <Hokuriku Edition>.” The brand deviation score is calculated by multiplying image DI (the percentage with a good impression minus the percentage with a bad impression) by the recognition rate. The survey was conducted online through registered monitors of 株式会社マクロミル.
Facts
The results were compiled from 181,267 men and women aged 20 or older living in Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Conducted a large-scale brand survey that collected responses from more than 180,000 people