【Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture】“100-Year PLAZA,” a multi-generational complex designed for life “after parents are gone”
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社会福祉法人愛生館 announced that construction has begun on “100年PLAZA,” a multi-generational complex scheduled to open in June 2027 in Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture, and that it has started recruiting users for a workplace for people with disabilities and residents for housing for older adults that includes work opportunities.
Facts
Scheduled to open in June 2027
Construction began on September 14
Recruitment of users for the workplace for people with disabilities begins in October 2026
Capacity: 10 people
Eligibility: people aged 60 or older or those certified as requiring long-term care
Jet injection technology reduces drug “leakage” inside tumors
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A research group from 熊本大学 and 株式会社ダイセル has published findings on intratumoral drug delivery using jet injection technology in the international scientific journal Pharmacological Research. The findings show that drug leakage and local retention are important to treatment efficacy, and point to the possibility of optimizing administration methods according to the physical properties of tumors.
Facts
Published September 1, 2026
Published in the scientific journal “Pharmacological Research” on September 1, Reiwa ８
Repeat webinar for R&D, corporate planning and new business professionals: “Innovation & R&D Intelligence Through Data × AI: From Strategy Development and Technology Inventory and Evaluation to Information Gathering and Analysis”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold a free repeat webinar on “Innovation & R&D Intelligence Through Data × AI” on October 21, 2026, for R&D and corporate planning professionals.
Original横浜市役所がハロウィン会場に大変身！「わくわく！こどもハロウィン in 横浜北仲フェス」を開催します
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“Exciting! Kids’ Halloween at the Yokohama Kitanaka Festival” will be held at 横浜市役所 over 2 days, October 17 and 18. The venue will transform into a Halloween space featuring a pumpkin house and flower photo spots. Many activities will let visitors experience 横浜市 initiatives while having fun, including a house-building activity using wood from Kanagawa Prefecture and displays of patrol cars and fire engines.
“Design Tatami Surface” commercialized for the first time; sales begin for “Inkjet-Printed Tatami Coasters”
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DAIKEN株式会社 has begun selling “Inkjet-Printed Tatami Coasters,” made using “Design Tatami Surface,” washi tatami facing printed with an inkjet printer. The product was developed in collaboration with セイコーエプソン and is sold through 東京リスマチック社.
Yuki Kurihara of 東京ヴェルディeスポーツ wins gold in Puyo Puyo esports at the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) — youngest ever on the Japanese delegation and first gold medal for a Japanese esports representative
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Yuki Kurihara of 東京ヴェルディeスポーツ won gold in Puyo Puyo esports at the 20th Asian Games, held in Aichi and Nagoya in 2026. At 11 years old, Kurihara became the youngest gold medalist in the history of all Asian Games events and won the first gold medal for a Japanese esports representative.
CFCL VOL.13 Collection — Spring/Summer 2027 collection unveiled at Paris Fashion Week
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CFCL presented its VOL.13 collection at Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week Womenswear. The runway show was held at Palais de Tokyo, featuring a collaboration with Kalevala and sound by Salamanda.
Facts
VOL.13
Spring/Summer 2027
October 6
1937
2020
July 2022
January 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社CFCL、CFCL、CFCL Inc.、Kalevala、Lucien Pagès Communication、Salamanda、Wisdom Teeth、Human Pitch、Good Morning Tapes、Métron Records、Crack Magazine、Pitchfork、Resident Advisor、MUTEK、Dekmantel、Primavera、Festival de FRUE、NTS Radio、LYL Radio
Find out for free which countries your products can sell in simply by entering a URL and selecting a country. Tempura technologies launches “Tempura Audit,” a preliminary assessment tool for overseas expansion
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Tempura technologies株式会社 began offering “Tempura Audit,” a free preliminary assessment tool for overseas expansion, on October 1, 2026. By entering a product page URL and selecting a country, users can generate a report covering 4 perspectives—market, competitors, regulations and target audience—and analyze how the product appears in AI search results.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
9 countries and regions: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Original100マイル超のレースで磨き上げた、Mount to Coastの最新トレイルシューズ＜M1＞が10月9日発売
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株式会社ストライド will launch the latest trail shoes, M1, from ultra-distance running brand Mount to Coast on Oct. 9, 2026. The price is 33,550 yen (tax included).
Facts
100 miles (approximately 160 km)
On sale from Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
The price is 33,550 yen (tax included)
18 months were spent on development
Structural strength 2 times that of standard PEBA foam
Achieves a 30% reduction in weight
Improves grip by up to 25%
Improved the women's record by more than 29 hours
Finished in 8th place in 14 hours and 45 minutes
Distance: 336 km
More than 24,000 m of cumulative elevation gain
The record was 82 hours and 31 minutes
The gap to 4th place was 23 minutes
Weight: 280 g
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライド、Mount to Coast、Vibram社
AI × UI/UX training for engineers: Don't leave “making it look good” to AI. Figma × AI UI/UX practical training teaches designers' criteria for making decisions
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Engineerforce, an IT company specializing in UI/UX design, has launched Figma × AI Practical UI/UX Training for Engineers, aimed at engineers using generative AI to create UI. The training systematizes “design decision-making criteria” for evaluating the quality of AI-generated UI, information architecture, and methods for putting tone and manner into words, with the goal of equipping participants with practical rules and checklists.
株式会社 BUB develops new site BUB RESORT Minakami in Minakami, Gunma, in collaboration with 株式会社オープンハウスグループ — preview opening in December 2026
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株式会社BUB is developing a new site, BUB RESORT Minakami, in collaboration with 株式会社オープンハウスグループ near Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture. The site will comprise accommodation buildings and a restaurant and activities building, and is scheduled for a preview opening in December 2026.
Facts
Preview opening in December 2026
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from the greater Tokyo area
Compression socks, medical socks and compression leggings direct from a Yiwu, China factory; wholesale available. In an era of a weak yen, source directly from Chinese factories. 10% off for early orders through Oct. 30.
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) sells compression socks, medical socks and other products directly and wholesale from its factory in Yiwu, China, and is offering 10% off for early orders through Oct. 30.
More than 2,200 investors attend — 5 companies in the spotlight take the stage at the 14th Individual Investor Summit: Event report
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株式会社IR Robotics held the 14th Individual Investor Summit at ONE AOYAMA on Sept. 19, 2026, with 2,253 individual investors in attendance. In addition to a session by KAZZN, 5 companies—マクアケ, QLSホールディングス, サイバーリンクス, MFS and MUSCAT GROUP—took the stage, engaging with investors through Q&A and networking. The next event is scheduled for Oct. 24.
Facts
A total of 2,253 individual investors attended, including online viewers
85 attendees at the venue
A situation involving 8 million yen in debt
Growth roadmap toward a market capitalization of 10 billion yen
L Message adds API integration and webhook forwarding, enabling connections with external systems
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株式会社ミショナ has added API integration and webhook forwarding to L Message, an extension tool for LINE official accounts, enabling two-way connections with external systems.
Taking place this weekend! A look at the highlights of Yokohama Jazz Promenade 2026
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Yokohama Jazz Promenade 2026 will take place on Oct. 10 and 11, featuring a range of events, including hall concerts, street-corner performances, participating jazz clubs and a parade.
Facts
2026
Saturday, Oct. 10
Sunday, the 11th
A total of 8 stages
Approximately 150 groups
16 locations in the city
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団、カンフェティ、関内ホール、横浜赤レンガ倉庫、イセザキ・モール、全国共済ビル、早稲田大学ニューオルリンズジャズクラブ、元町ショッピングストリート、ランドマーク プラザ、サカタのタネ、産業貿易センタービル、横濱 JAZZ PROMENADE実行委員会、横浜市にぎわいスポーツ文化局、横浜JAZZ屋連盟
小布施町 and Shinsei Hospital, a specially authorized medical corporation, signed an agreement on the Regional Medical Support Hometown Tax Donation Program on Oct. 7, 2026, and launched a subsidy program capped at 70% of the donation amount.
みたけオンラインショップ launches trial sample sales exclusively for corporations and sole proprietors! Try products before placing an order
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みたけ食品工業株式会社 has launched trial sample sales exclusively for corporations and sole proprietors on its official e-commerce site, みたけオンラインショップ. The service lets customers try products for 100 yen each (tax included) and can be used when considering the introduction of commercial products or developing menus.
Facts
100 yen each (tax included)
5% off coupon
Registration takes approximately 3 minutes to complete
[JAF Kanagawa] “Is your driving okay as it is?” Identify your driving habits through sudden braking and slalom exercises! Hosting the Drivers Seminar Senior Course for people aged 50 and over; 83% of last year's participants said it was “helpful”
Compatibility of バッファロー Products with the iPhone 18 Pro Series
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株式会社バッファロー has published compatibility information for connecting its products to the iPhone 18 Pro series, released by Apple社 on September 18, 2026. Many products, including mobile batteries, PD chargers, USB cables and Wi-Fi routers, have been confirmed to work. Downloads of its photo backup app reached 200,000 in total across the iOS and Android versions.
Facts
September 18, 2026
200,000 downloads
50th anniversary of founding
No. 1 in unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
Tie-up article published in 「日本の人事部」! Professor Takashi Maeno of 武蔵野大学, J-FLEC Chairman Ando and 日本FP協会 Chairman Shirane discuss “Financial Well-Being Companies Should Pursue”
3 thrilling days as young gems take on the challenge! The 「2nd Coppa FAGIANO U-13」 is set to take place!
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The academy operated by 一般社団法人ファジアーノ岡山スポーツクラブ has decided to hold the 「2nd Coppa FAGIANO U-13」 for 3 days, from November 21 to 23, 2026, to help develop young players and foster local soccer culture.
「Tokai Bus Original Capsule Toys」 to go on sale October 16 (Friday)
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東海自動車株式会社 will launch its region-exclusive 「Tokai Bus Original Capsule Toys」 in 3 areas of Izu on October 16, 2026. An advance sale will be held at 「Bus Marche」, an event commemorating the company’s 110th anniversary, on October 10 of the same year. The price is 500 yen each (tax included).
Amazon “Prime Big Deal Days”: Up to 85% off popular ソースネクスト products, including 「ZEROスーパーセキュリティ」, 「Dropbox Plus」 and 「ポケトーク S2」
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ソースネクスト株式会社 is offering discounts of up to 85% on more than 250 products, including ZEROスーパーセキュリティ and ポケトークS2, during Amazon’s 「Prime Big Deal Days」 from October 13 to 19.
Stock investment management and analysis app 「カビュウ」—major upgrade to trade analysis features; new 「AI Trade Diagnosis」 feature also introduced
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株式会社テコテック has significantly upgraded the trade analysis features of its stock investment management and analysis app 「カビュウ」, and launched a new 「AI Trade Diagnosis」 feature powered by its proprietary AI, 「カビュウAI」, on October 7, 2026.
Interviews with 20 individual investors with financial assets exceeding 100 million yen about their investment histories and rules
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株式会社オールアバウト has completed its interview series 「Road to Becoming a Millionaire Investor」, featuring 20 individual investors with financial assets exceeding 100 million yen, on Yahoo!ファイナンス VIP Club. It has published the articles and is recruiting participants for follow-up interviews.
New online RPG 「マビノギモバイル」 launches officially today!
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株式会社ネクソン launched the full service of devCAT’s new online RPG 「マビノギモバイル」 on October 7, 2026. To mark the achievement of 300,000 pre-registrations, reward items will be distributed to all players, and a campaign offering a chance to win Amazon gift cards is also underway.
新東エンジニアリング introduces a “skill level system” to assess engineers’ abilities
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新東エンジニアリング has begun trial operation of 「Skill Level System」, a personnel evaluation system to support engineers’ growth, and a career system that supports diverse working styles. Full operation is planned for April 2027.
“Get in touch if a vacancy opens”: 「コエマチ」 launches to connect people seeking care work with care providers in advance; developed using generative AI by a 71-year-old former business owner
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「コエマチ」, based in Aioi, Hyogo Prefecture, launched 「コエマチ」, a matching site for the care and welfare sector, on October 1, 2026. Representative Kenji Tanaka, a 71-year-old former printing company owner, developed it in about 3 months using generative AI. The service aims to connect care providers that want to prepare for vacancies, though they are not currently hiring, with job seekers who would like to be contacted if a position opens.
BBHホテルグループ takes over operator of historic Kitakyushu hotel 「千草ホテル」
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ブリーズベイホテル株式会社 (BBH) has acquired all shares in 株式会社千草, which operates 「千草ホテル」 in Kitakyushu, adding it to the group. BBH aims to strengthen the hotel’s management base by leveraging its operational expertise while maintaining 千草ホテル’s business and retaining its employees.
New York-born 「MarieBelle」 comes to Shibuya. 「MarieBelle Shibuya」 grand opening on October 28.
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New York-born chocolate brand 「MarieBelle」 will hold the grand opening of its new store, 「MarieBelle Shibuya」, at Shibuya Scramble Square on October 28, 2026.
VALTIC, a professional sales support firm, launches “SalesGuild by VALTIC,” offering projects and growth opportunities to freelance and side-job sales professionals.
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Original株式会社VALTICは、営業フリーランスおよび副業人材向けに案件提供と成長機会を支援する「SalesGuild by VALTIC」を始動した。
“Oishii Kyushoku season4” × meal management system “Meal-kun” launch partnership! The drama’s love of school lunches meets GCC’s commitment to supporting them through IT
A late-autumn trip to rediscover Toyama’s charms. The latest information, including an event bringing together traditional craft artisans!
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Information on late-autumn tourism in Toyama Prefecture includes Tsuginote, a traditional crafts event in Takaoka City; the “Toyama Craft Sushi” offering during November’s “When it comes to sushi, it’s Toyama” campaign; seasonal foods such as new rice and new soba; and hands-on programs at glass studios.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
128 makers from across Japan
24 creators
55 brands exhibiting from across Japan
27 types of workshops throughout the venue
Continuing from last year, at 19 locations
Up to 10 new locations will participate this fiscal year
Choose your favorite toppings from all 12 varieties
Event period: September 19 (Sat.)–November 30 (Mon.)
A limited 5,000 servings available
Event dates: October 31 (Sat.) and November 1 (Sun.), 2026
A late-autumn trip to rediscover Toyama’s charms. The latest information, from the autumn wilderness of the Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route to Toyama’s renowned sushi!
Neos, a subsidiary of Techmira Holdings, will exhibit at the “9th Medical Japan Tokyo,” held Oct. 7–9, showcasing KarteConnect, a DX platform that helps medical and nursing care staff improve operational efficiency.
Original10.17(土)18(日)開催「第21回渋谷音楽祭2026 ~SHIBUYA MUSIC SCRAMBLE~ 」全コンテンツの情報解禁！
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渋谷音楽祭実行委員会 has announced all content for the “21st Shibuya Music Festival 2026,” taking place on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. A variety of cultural events will be held, including a listener appreciation festival hosted by TOKYO FM, a concert at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, and street performances in front of SHIBUYA109.
Facts
21st edition
2026
5,500 yen
¥8,800
¥6,800
12,000 yen
9,000 yen
Companies mentioned：渋谷音楽祭実行委員会、渋谷道玄坂商店街振興組合、TOKYO FM、渋谷音楽祭、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、BOATRACE、一般社団法人JAPAN MUSIC CULTURE ACADEMY、SOGO TOKYO、日本航空、東急株式会社、Eggs、SHIBUYA PLAYGROUND、一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、東京スクールオブミュージック専門学校渋谷、TSM渋谷、道玄坂青年会
Original【10月22日（木）】 ad:tech tokyo エグジビションステージに花王・Mimi Beautyが登壇！ 最新の美容×SNSマーケティングを徹底解説
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Mimi Beauty, a beauty media outlet operated by 株式会社Mimi Beauty, will appear on the Exhibition Stage at the international conference ad:tech tokyo, held at Tokyo Midtown on Oct. 22, and hold a talk session with 花王株式会社’s Tatsuro Kobayashi. The topic will be the “3S Cycle Strategy” behind Biore’s hit products.
Facts
Thursday, October 22
17:00～17:40
Marking its 18th edition in 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mimi Beauty、Mimi Beauty、花王株式会社、花王、ad:tech tokyo
[Event Report] Femtech exhibition held in Osaka, welcoming many visitors
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ケーエスケー held its first femtech exhibition on Oct. 3 at its head office in Chuo Ward, Osaka, welcoming many healthcare professionals and members of the public. The company has established a Women’s Healthcare Solutions Department and is working to address health issues unique to women.
An era when people no longer choose financial planners based on “qualifications” alone: miraii launches a matching service with “Family Planners,” new advisers specializing in families with children
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株式会社miraii has launched a new service for families with children that selects and matches them with “Family Planners,” who consider the family’s future in addition to holding FP qualifications. A survey found that 80.2% of parents are concerned about education costs and other expenses, but only 12.7% consult an FP; psychological barriers and lack of time are among the challenges.
Facts
157 parents with children
80.2% “feel concerned”
12.7% said they “consult an FP”
86.7% “would like to consult an FP if they could choose one who understands their family and parenting circumstances and meets their needs”
“The rising burden of future education costs, such as extracurricular activities and cram school” 42.0%
HelloWear from Chums x Danner “WASHOUGAL SMU” debut collaboration product released
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株式会社ランドウェル will release “HelloWear from Chums x Danner ‘WASHOUGAL SMU’,” a collaboration product with American boot brand Danner, on Oct. 9, 2026, commemorating the launch of “HelloWear from Chums” by outdoor casual brand CHUMS.
This year’s theme is “Christmas Dress Up”! Disney characters dressed up in red outfits gather for the Happy Kuji “DISNEY Christmas Ornament Lottery 2026”
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Happy Kuji, produced by 株式会社サニーサイドアップ, will release “DISNEY Christmas Ornament Lottery 2026,” featuring limited-edition prizes of Disney characters dressed up in red outfits, exclusively at ファミリーマート from Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
880 yen including tax
25 types in total
Approx. 10cm tall
Approx. 65 cm tall
Nov. 7, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社サニーサイドアップ、SUNNY SIDE UP Inc.、ファミリーマート
豊岡市 is seeking operators to repurpose the former Tono food supply facility, which was closed at the end of March 2025. The city has adopted a flexible pricing proposal system, allowing a free transfer when the proposed project makes a significant contribution to the community. Corporations and sole proprietors may apply.
Facts
March 31, 2025
Registered land area: 2,078 square meters
Total floor area: 250.49 square meters
Total floor area: 61.12 square meters
Year built: 2005
Implementation guidelines published: Oct. 1, 2026
Application period: October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to November 30 (Monday)
Review (presentation): Scheduled for January 14, 2027 (Thursday)
At a women’s digital talent development program hosted by Okazaki City, online assistant® “フジ子さん” will lead a course on “Online Office Administration × AI Utilization”
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BPOテクノロジー株式会社 will lead the “Online Office Administration × AI Utilization” course as part of Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture’s FY2026 women’s digital talent development program.
Facts
Capacity: 30 people
Tuition: Free
Services can be requested starting at 10 hours per month
Cosmedy Pharmaceutical pursues “delivery” with microneedles, turning to “health habits from within”
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As its first ingestible product, Cosmedy Pharmaceutical launched CosMED NMN, a supplement containing high-purity NMN, on September 18, 2026. The company is known for its microneedle technology.
Facts
Contains 250mg
High-purity NMN ingredient with a purity of 99% or higher
Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
Subscription price: 12,000 yen
Original1日2粒
Launched NMN supplement CosMED NMN on September 18, 2026
“Organizational culture” is key to AI use; executives and frontline employees may see things differently: グロービス経営大学院 and 日経ビジネス jointly survey AI use and organizational challenges
A special moment gifted by Tachikawa City’s Premium Marriage Registration: “Good Couples Day 2026 — Special Commemorative Photo Session with a Professional Photographer”
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The Tachikawa City Premium Marriage Registration program will end on March 31, Reiwa 9. A special commemorative photo session with a professional photographer will be held as the final event.
[Event Report] 11 families, 41 people attend professional baseball game for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and their families
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COCOLON, operated by 特定非営利活動法人EPO, and ファミケア, operated by 株式会社NEWSTA, held a professional baseball game outing for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and their families at 楽天モバイル最強パーク宮城 on September 4 and 5, 2026. 11 families, 41 people attended.
Garmin’s most advanced golf GPS watch ever, Approach S72, to launch on October 22 (Thursday)
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ガーミンジャパン株式会社 will launch its flagship golf GPS watch, the Approach S72. The 47mm model will go on sale on October 22 for 128,000 yen. New features include a fifth-generation optical heart rate monitor, swing metrics and green reading.
Facts
Will go on sale on October 22 (Thursday)
128,000 yen
Course data for more than 43,000 courses worldwide
2026 edition of the “Welcome Kansai Tourist Guide Map” covers 2 prefectures and 5 other prefectures in Kansai
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A council whose secretariat is run by 公益社団法人日本観光振興協会 issued the 2026 edition of the “Welcome Kansai Tourist Guide Map” (Japanese and English versions), bringing together tourism and transport information for 2 prefectures and 5 other prefectures in Kansai.
北杜市 to hold seminar on preventing child abuse and young carers on October 25
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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, will hold a seminar on preventing child abuse and supporting young carers at the 北杜市 Health Center on October 25, 2026. The speaker will be Takafumi Watanabe of 健康科学大学. Capacity is 30 people, and admission is free.
Exhibition “Tororo — Let it out, let yourself melt” speaks to the true feelings of working people
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キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社 will hold an exhibition by illustrator ナカイ タマキ titled “Tororo — Let it out, let yourself melt” at the Tsukuru Work Shinjuku Center Building store from October 7, 2026.
“Hakobel Transport Arrangement” begins handling JITBOX charter services
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ハコベル株式会社 has signed a membership agreement with ボックスチャーター株式会社 and will begin handling JITBOX charter services and JIT pallet charter services through “Hakobel Transport Arrangement” in November 2026.
Facts
A total of 48 transport companies nationwide are members and operate the service (as of May 2026).
The service will be rolled out starting in November 2026.
Launched in 2015 as a new business of ラクスル株式会社
Received an investment from セイノーホールディングス in August 2022
Since 2023, it has received investments from multiple major logistics-related companies and VCs
日経リサーチ develops a system in which AI answers surveys like a real person
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日経リサーチ has developed the Nikkei AI Monitor Platform (Nikkei AMP), a platform that generates AI personas from corporate survey data and conducts quantitative and qualitative research. It is seeking trial users and embedded research partners.
Rosette Face Wash Savon teams up with a bathing facility! Limited-time facial cleansing experience fair lets visitors try a foaming facial cleanser at スパメッツァおおたか 竜泉寺の湯
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ロゼット株式会社 will partner with the bathing facility スパメッツァおおたか 竜泉寺の湯 in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, from October 17 to 30, 2026, to hold a trial experience fair for Rosette Face Wash Savon.
Shopify Japan announces findings from its survey on 2026 BFCM and the year-end shopping season
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Shopify Japan has announced the findings of a survey by Sapio Research on 2026 BFCM and the year-end shopping season. In Japan, consumers are becoming more cautious about spending plans, while interest in using AI to search for and compare products is growing. Businesses face the challenge of improving product information and strengthening customer engagement through AI.
Facts
18,000 consumers
7,500 business owners and decision-makers
2,000 consumers
500 business owners and decision-makers
Average: ¥12,927
64% are
More than half: 52%
61% are
Just 36%
Approximately half (47%)
38%
25%
23%
24% overall
44%
Original約4分の3（73%）
31%
Approximately 80% higher
Companies mentioned：Shopify、Shopify Japan株式会社、Sapio Research、DAISO、生活の木、ニッセン、KANADEMONO、PAUL & JOE
“I want to raise prices. But I’m afraid of losing customers.” A seminar on “pricing design” to boost small and medium-sized businesses’ profits will be held on October 29
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株式会社ルミッション will hold its “Five-Way Benefit Management Seminar” on pricing design and price increases for small and medium-sized business owners on October 29, 2026.
NetApp maximizes businesses’ ability to “build anything, anywhere”
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NetApp has announced new features that maximize autonomous control and efficiency in hybrid multicloud environments. Features including NetApp Console and Keystone Sovereign enable data sovereignty, governance, and operational automation, while the partnership with Nutanix is also being strengthened.
“水戸ホーリーホック” official suit supplier: official suit stadium pre-order event to be held on October 11 (Sunday)
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株式会社オーダースーツSADA, the official suit supplier for 水戸ホーリーホック, will hold an official suit pre-order event at the venue for Round 9 of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League on October 11, 2026.
【沖縄美ら海水族館】Okichan Theater to become a “place to relax” connecting the local community and tourism!
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沖縄美ら海水族館 is seeking a diverse range of performers from within the prefecture from October 31 to November 29 to turn Okichan Theater into a place to relax that connects the local community and tourism, and will host performances.
Sommelier AI “KAORIUM for Sake & Wine” introduced at “HOKURIKU＋,” the antenna shop for the 3 Hokuriku prefectures! Discover a favorite bottle from more than 120 types of local sake from Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui
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SCENTMATIC株式会社’s sommelier AI “KAORIUM for Sake & Wine” has been introduced at “HOKURIKU＋,” the antenna shop for the 3 Hokuriku prefectures, offering recommendations from more than 120 types of local sake based on customers’ moods and preferences.
Selected for Best 101 from 4,236 entries in the “Press Release Awards 2026”!
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“A survey release on bringing diapers to daycare” by BABY JOB株式会社 has been selected for the Best 101 from 4,236 entries in the Press Release Awards 2026, organized by PR TIMES.
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4,236 total entries
Best101
1,406 municipalities nationwide with public childcare facilities
Everything feels painful, and every day is depressing. A new book packed with skills to change daily life, “An Illustrated Guide to Mental Self-Care,” goes on sale October 15
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release “An Illustrated Guide to Mental Self-Care,” a new book introducing coping skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology, on October 15.
“It should be convenient, but it’s a little troublesome” — experienced by approximately 60%: the unnoticed extra steps that pile up with household appliances revealed!
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A survey by 象印マホービン株式会社 on stress related to electric kettles found that approximately 60% of users experience hidden extra steps, such as leftover water when pouring. In response, the company will launch an electric kettle with a new design that reduces leftover water in September.
大創産業 opens its first store in the Eastern European market of Georgia
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株式会社大創産業 will open its No. 1 and No. 2 stores in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, in November and December 2026, aiming to operate in 28 countries and regions worldwide.
Tanabe Consulting × JAPAN AI launch “AI Management Implementation Consulting”
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング has begun offering “AI Management Implementation Consulting,” using the corporate AI platform “JAPAN AI” in collaboration with JAPAN AI株式会社.
Afternoon Tea Christmas 2026: Last year’s sold-out Christmas tree returns this year
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Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea LIVING will launch its Christmas collection on Oct. 21. The collection will include last year’s sold-out Christmas tree, wreaths and snow globes, as the brand marks its 45th anniversary in September 2026.
Bringing the delicious taste of donabe-cooked rice to more people: タイガー魔法瓶 opens “Tiger’s Donabe Rice Restaurants,” collaborating with 25 renowned establishments nationwide, starting today
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タイガー魔法瓶 will open “Tiger’s Donabe Rice Restaurants” on Oct. 7, in collaboration with 25 restaurants across 7 cities nationwide, to mark the 20th anniversary of its donabe rice cooker. It has also designated a “Donabe Rice Day.”
A relocated and renovated アテニア そごう広島店, offering a more comfortable way to experience Attenir’s world, will reopen on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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株式会社アテニア announced that it will relocate and reopen アテニア そごう広島店 on Oct. 23, 2026. The new store will emphasize the brand’s commitment to sensory quality and strengthen its counseling services, and plans to distribute limited-edition sets.
Two “Nature Conc” lotions in original designs to be released as limited editions
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株式会社ナリス化粧品 will release 2 versions of its flagship “Medicated Clear Lotion” from the skincare brand “Nature Conc” in limited quantities starting Oct. 13, in collaboration packaging featuring Sanrio character Pochacco. The brand has surpassed cumulative sales of 10 million bottles and is showing steady growth, including a rising repeat-purchase rate among younger consumers. The article also highlights its No. 1 domestic market share and product features.
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10 million bottles sold cumulatively
Starting Oct. 13
46.7% overall
48.5％
104% year over year
51.9% in 2025
119% year over year
No. 1 in domestic market share for 11 consecutive years
北海道深川市 and 社会構想大学院大学 sign comprehensive regional revitalization partnership agreement
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社会構想大学院大学, operated by 学校法人先端教育機構, and 北海道深川市 have signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement for Regional Revitalization” to address local challenges and develop talent. With the city’s population declining, Fukagawa presented policy proposal topics such as expanding the population of people connected to the city, and graduate students from the university made specific recommendations.
ロート製薬 and 小学館’s youth community Steenz collaborate to host an event in Shibuya on Oct. 17 and 18, sharing メンソレータム’s brand philosophy of “kindly meddling”
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ロート製薬 will collaborate with 小学館’s youth community Steenz to hold an experiential event in Shibuya on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, sharing メンソレータム’s brand philosophy.
Cath Kidston brings back its beloved artwork in “THE ARCHIVE PROJECT,” launching Friday, Oct. 23! The collection includes day bags featuring archival artwork that received strong support in an SNS poll.
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Cath Kidston, operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, will release “THE ARCHIVE PROJECT” on Oct. 23, bringing back 5 archival designs selected through an SNS poll. An advance sale will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Oct. 14.
[Sagamihara City] Participants selected for the Sagamihara Acceleration Program 2026!
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Sagamihara City announced that it has selected 7 companies to participate in the “Sagamihara Acceleration Program 2026,” which aims to develop entrepreneurs.