6 sports federations back the “No More Sauna-Like Gymnasiums Project” as it launches in Tokyo ahead of Sports Day, with player Kento Momota and others taking the stage
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The School Gymnasium Insulation Project Executive Committee launched the “No More Sauna-Like Gymnasiums Project” to coincide with Sports Day. Backed by 6 sports federations, the event featured player Kento Momota and others, who stressed the importance of heat countermeasures and insulation.
Facts
The installation rate of air-conditioning (cooling) equipment in standard classrooms is 99.6%
The rate for gymnasiums and other facilities remains at 31.7%
Practice time lost to heat averaged 8.9 hours
That was about 4 times the figure for gymnasiums with air conditioning
The lowest rate was in Saga Prefecture, at 0.8%
Tokyo's air-conditioning installation rate is 95.6%
147 coaches
21 prefectures
92% of those without air conditioning had experienced activities being canceled, shortened or changed because of the heat
46% of coaches recorded temperatures of 35°C or higher inside gymnasiums
7 people also recorded temperatures of 40°C or higher
1 in 2 felt that it “put lives at risk”
63% dealt with heatstroke and other conditions
89% of coaches felt there was a “disparity” depending on whether air conditioning was available
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人SDGs in Sports、公益財団法人地球環境戦略研究機関（IGES）、日本財団、公益財団法人日本オリンピック委員会、公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、一般社団法人日本車いすバスケットボール連盟、一般社団法人日本ボッチャ協会、公益財団法人日本バドミントン協会、公益財団法人日本バレーボール協会、公益財団法人日本卓球協会、公益財団法人日本体操協会、NTT東日本、東北芸術工科大学
“The Former Heroic Middle-Aged Man Becomes a Carefree Adventurer, but Is So Overpowered That Everyone Finds Out,” for which indent served as the original-work agent, goes on sale as volume 1 starting Oct. 7 (Wed.)!
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Volume 1 of the manga “The Former Heroic Middle-Aged Man Becomes a Carefree Adventurer, but Is So Overpowered That Everyone Finds Out,” for which 株式会社indent served as the original-work agent, went on sale from 株式会社竹書房 on Oct. 7, 2026.
An event offering elementary school students experiences, learning and encounters that engage all five senses: “Touch! Feel! Yume-Machi Kids Lab”
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Hankyu Hanshin Holdings announced that it will hold “Touch! Feel! Yume-Machi Kids Lab,” an event offering elementary school students experiences, learning and encounters that engage all five senses, from Nov. 7, 2026, to Feb. 27, 2027. The event will be held in collaboration with companies and civic groups promoting the SDGs and community development, and all participation fees will be donated.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Saturday, February 27, 2027
The event is being held for the fourth time this fiscal year
Legs and lower back dominate the TOP 3 stretches for relieving sluggishness caused by temperature swings and desk work! Dr.stretch announces results of “Stretch Election 2026”! [Oct. 7 is Flexibility and Stretch Well Day]
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Stretch specialty shop Dr.stretch announced the results of “Stretch Election 2026,” held to coincide with “Flexibility and Stretch Well Day” on Oct. 7. Based on 719 votes, 3 stretches related to the legs and lower back claimed the TOP 3 spots, with the outer hamstring stretch taking 1st place.
[GinZan Live Office Open to the Public] See it, touch it, decide. An “evolving office” continually created by a wood manufacturer
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株式会社ヤマシタ opened WOODY OFFICE TOKYO, a live office measuring just under 100 tsubo, in Tokyo's Ginza in May 2026, drawing on its woodworking expertise developed in Okayama. Rather than displaying finished products, it is open as an evolving office space where employees work while testing and refining furniture and materials.
[New offerings added] Enjoy the ultimate whiskey experience through hometown tax donations! An innovative glass that makes aromas “bloom” × an expanded selection of “Wajima maki-e”
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株式会社ロイヤルマイル has begun offering “Saki Glass” whiskey glasses decorated with Wajima lacquer maki-e (black lily) as a hometown tax donation gift for Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. The initiative aims to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and pass on traditional techniques.
Municipal infrastructure inspection feature added to OPTiM Geo Scan, a smartphone surveying app with millimeter-level accuracy — reflecting on-site needs to provide end-to-end smartphone support, from inspection and surveying to drawing creation and design
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Pacific Consultants and OPTiM have formed a business partnership and will begin offering a municipal infrastructure inspection mini-app feature for the high-precision smartphone surveying app OPTiM Geo Scan on Oct. 7, 2026.
Facts
High-precision smartphone surveying with millimeter-level accuracy
Significant industry differences in the share of women in management and other measures; human capital disclosures focus on women, employee engagement, development/acquisition, health and training
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation announced the results of its analysis of securities reports for the fiscal year ending March 2026, covering diversity and human capital information. The share of women in management and the gender wage gap varied significantly by industry, with different trends in manufacturing and non-manufacturing. Human capital disclosures focused on women, employee engagement, development/acquisition, health and training.
Facts
Manufacturing average: 8%
Non-manufacturing average: 17%
80% of companies in manufacturing
were concentrated below 15%, while
Manufacturing average: 74%
Non-manufacturing average: 65%
About 90% of companies provided supplementary explanations
About 30% cited “many women work in lower-paying occupations”
After classifying them into 42 indicators based on our own criteria
Indicators with a gap of at least 16 percentage points in disclosure rates
Thermalytica presents high-performance insulation material “tiisa®” to Prime Minister Takaichi
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On Sept. 28, 2026, 株式会社Thermalytica paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister's Office together with GREEN×EXPO協会 Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui and others, and presented high-performance insulation material “tiisa®” to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
mm-precision smartphone surveying with “OPTiM Geo Scan” adds an “Infrastructure Inspection Feature” for municipalities through collaboration with Pacific Consultants
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株式会社オプティム and Pacific Consultants have entered into a business partnership to improve the efficiency of municipal infrastructure inspections and developed an “Infrastructure Inspection Mini App” as an extension of the mm-precision smartphone surveying service “OPTiM Geo Scan.” It is scheduled to launch on October 7, 2026, and is expected to cut work time by 80% and reduce costs.
dSPACE has added the DARTS 9050-DG to its radar target simulation product lineup. The fully digital, software-defined platform supports complex multi-target scenarios and made its debut at EuMW 2026.
ANRI selected for Tokyo government program; launches new model to support university lab startups through a structured system
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Independent venture capital firm ANRI has been selected for the deep-tech course of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “TOKYO SUTEAM” program and will launch “TOKYO SEED ENGINE,” a new model to support startups originating in research laboratories.
Facts
Up to ¥300 million
October 2026
February 2029
Since its establishment in 2012
Total funds under management: approximately ¥100 billion
Launching 2 slim gap-storage carts, “Sutto” and “Flat,” with widths of 17–20 cm. They make use of dead space in the home, including in kitchens, laundry areas and bathrooms.
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不二貿易株式会社 has launched the gap-storage carts “Sutto” and “Flat,” designed with slim widths of 17–20 cm to turn unused space in the home into storage.
【Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture】Launching an official Instagram account for hometown tax donations!
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Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, will launch its official Instagram account “@gaura_sodegaura” on October 1, Reiwa 8, to raise awareness of hometown tax donations and attract supporters. The city will share information about return gifts and trial the collaborative posting feature.
Filmed entirely in Okinawa! “Taiyo (Tida) nu Iro,” supported by JLOX+ under its program to attract location shoots by overseas production companies, wins the FIPRESCI Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival
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The film “太陽（てぃだ）ぬ色,” supported by VIPO and shot entirely in Okinawa, won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Other films supported by JLOX+ grants have also received high praise at various film festivals.
ラグザス株式会社 to run a Samurai Japan “Original Goods Giveaway” social media campaign
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ラグザス株式会社 will run an “Original Goods Giveaway” social media campaign on the official RAXUS X account as part of its support for Japan’s national baseball team, Samurai Japan. It is also a special sponsor of the international tournament “RAXUS Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome in November 2026.
ハードロックカフェ Yokohama launches limited-time collaboration with ももいろクローバーZ’s Ayaka Sasaki
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ハードロックカフェ Yokohama will hold a limited-time collaboration from October 26 to November 8, 2026, commemorating the release of ももいろクローバーZ member Ayaka Sasaki’s first photo book, “ぺろり.”
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
1,680 yen
1,480 yen
1,980 yen
Approximately 75 countries worldwide
More than 300 cities
More than 88,000 items
Companies mentioned：株式会社WDI JAPAN、ハードロックカフェ、ハードロック・インターナショナル、ももいろクローバーZ、S&Pグローバルレーティング、フィッチレーティング、Hard Rock Digital、Unity by Hard Rock™、スターダストプロモーション
Supporting decarbonization for small and medium-sized businesses! Launching a 1-year free campaign for “Carbon Vision,” a CO₂ emissions visualization service, limited to the first 100 companies
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Sailar Energy株式会社, part of the NSGグループ, has launched a campaign offering its CO₂ emissions visualization cloud service “Carbon Vision” free for 1 year from October 1, 2026, to the first 100 companies, supporting decarbonization among small and medium-sized businesses and marking the group’s 50th anniversary.
“Under the Tree — Global Garden Party 2026～Shinjuku Gyoen 120th Anniversary～” Countries gather in the garden of Shinjuku Gyoen for its 120th anniversary
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株式会社コクーンラボ and Le Coeur Inc. held “Under the Tree — Global Garden Party 2026” on October 5, 2026, to mark the 120th anniversary of the opening of Shinjuku Gyoen and the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy. Approximately 160 business leaders from Japan and abroad and embassy officials attended, creating a space for international collaboration through food culture and nature.
“King of Baklava” ナーディル・ギュル and divan, in the spotlight for its Dubai chocolate, will set up at Daimaru Umeda’s “Okashina Parade.” Weekend-only and event-exclusive products also available
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株式会社エフェトレーディング will open limited-time shops for Turkish sweets brands ナーディル・ギュル and divan at “Okashina Parade,” held on the B1 floor of 大丸梅田店 from October 7 to 13, 2026.
田村ビルズグループ sets a new record with 33 job offers to new graduates for fiscal 2027
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株式会社田村ビルズグループ announced that it had extended job offers to 33 candidates for new graduate hiring for fiscal 2027 as of its offer ceremony, setting a new record. Applications increased by approximately 1.3 times year over year, driven in part by strengthened “company-wide recruitment” and more 1-day work experience events.
“Virtual Space Experience Fest in Kitakyushu” confirmed!!
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株式会社amulapo will hold the “Virtual Space Experience Fest” at the Kitakyushu Science Museum on November 7. The event uses VR/AR technology to offer space experiences and aims to spark children’s interest in science and technology.
[Survey] 71% of campaign applicants “would not have applied without the perks,” yet more than 80% continue using the services — Survey of 297 people on campaign participation in financial and point-earning services
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ポイ活・家計データ研究所, a research media outlet operated by 株式会社S.E.ネットワーク, surveyed participation in campaigns for financial and point-earning services. The survey found that although 71% applied to receive perks, 83.5% continued using the services.
Celebrate Halloween in Kinshicho, not Shibuya! The Kura to host “R&B HALLOWEEN” on October 31, featuring R&B, HipHop and Reggae
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Tokyo’s Kinshicho music bar The Kura will host “R&B HALLOWEEN,” a Halloween event featuring R&B, HipHop, Reggae and more, on October 31, 2026. Avoiding the crowds in Shibuya, the event will welcome guests including DJ Midori, and give costumed attendees a mini-shot of habu liquor.
DREAM PONYAmazonGreen Flow株式会社DREAM PONY launches its Amazon sales franchise “Green Flow,” specializing in plants and seedlings, in earnest at its Osaka branch
Figma began general availability of AI agents on October 6, 2026. New features include the ability to add design system guidelines and integrations with external tools. The company also highlighted how Uber is using the tools to streamline document creation.
Facts
Starting October 6, 2026, U.S. time
In more than 60% of cases
For 7 platforms
Now 1 designer can take a project through to publication in half a day
[Breaking!] — 2026 (10th) National Tofu Awards — This year’s “TOFU OF THE YEAR” announced, with strong gains by Kansai contestants!!
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The General Incorporated Association National Tofu Federation held the awards ceremony for the “2026 (10th) National Tofu Awards” alongside the “14th Nippon Tofu Shop Summit in Iwate,” held in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on October 4, and announced the winners of this year’s TOFU OF THE YEAR awards, including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. The final judging took place in the Tokyo area on September 5, with 285 products submitted by 111 businesses evaluated.
You can’t get to know someone in a 30-minute interview. “MottoE Campus” lets companies meet students before hiring — first 70 companies get 1 year free
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株式会社もとい has begun accepting applications in earnest for “MottoE Campus,” a listing service that helps students and companies meet before the hiring process. The first 70 companies can use the service free for 1 year.
“POTLUCK AWARD 2026” recognizes initiatives that contribute to regional economic development; “satoyadoくぼつ,” from Tosashimizu, Kochi Prefecture, wins the Grand Prize!
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“satoyado くぼつ,” a distributed hotel originating in Tosashimizu, Kochi Prefecture, won the Grand Prize at “POTLUCK AWARD 2026,” held as part of “POTLUCK YAESU,” a regional economic development project co-hosted by 三井不動産株式会社 and 株式会社ユーザベース.
Facts
POTLUCK AWARD 2026
213 regional projects from across Japan
13 selected challengers
611 attendees
More than 200 entries from across Japan
A fishing town with a population of approximately 350
Renovating 3 vacant houses
Opened in 2024
Original1棟あたり約300万円から開業
A natural spring source that has flowed continuously for more than 600 years
Management challenges were deferred during the 60 years after the transfer to municipal control
In 2020, the locally operated, privately owned Onyu bathhouse became a reality alongside the revival of the hot spring district
Achieved annual profitability for 2 consecutive years beginning in fiscal 2024
Pale Blue awarded additional funding under the SBIR Phase 3 Fund Program
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株式会社Pale Blue announced that additional funding for a space demonstration was approved by an extraordinary Stage Gate Review Committee held in mid-September 2026 under the 文部科学省's SBIR Phase 3 Fund Program.
認定NPO法人ポロクル conducts disaster agreement coordination drill with 札幌開発建設部
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認定NPO法人ポロクル conducted a disaster agreement coordination drill with 国土交通省北海道開発局札幌開発建設部 on September 28, 2026, based on a major earthquake directly beneath the Sapporo area. The specially equipped "9期計画号" also took part, and the drill confirmed the potential for using bike-sharing during disasters through collaboration with the government.
沖縄県名護市 launched a public-private pilot program—the first of its kind in Japan—to transfer patients between hospitals by private ambulance on October 1, 2026. フィルタス株式会社 handles transportation, while 名護市消防本部 and 一般社団法人OPHIS provide management and support.
株式会社ノックラーン announced that リージョナルフィッシュ株式会社 adopted the HR-focused AI solution "AlgorHRm," eliminating reliance on individual employees for recruiting tasks and cutting response times by 90%.
Facts
More than 28 PhD holders
Original応募対応時間を1件あたり30分から
to 3 minutes
A 90% reduction
Within 5 minutes of receipt
70% of companies receiving recruiting support
Startups that have raised funding: 50 companies in total
[An idol VTuber you can meet in person] 羽乃シエル's birthday merchandise on sale by preorder through Oct. 12 (Mon., public holiday)! 4 items, including a cushion cover featuring newly drawn art, plus a complete set
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Merchandise celebrating the birthday of 羽乃シエル, a member of クインテ, a group belonging to the VTuber agency ラブボックス, operated by 株式会社Blackbox, has been on sale since October 5. Merchandise from the mini live held on October 4 is also available through post-event online sales.
Sound Season commemorative program: Japanese debut of "Feel the Sound," a co-produced exhibition with the UK’s Barbican Centre, opening November 20, 2026!
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MoN Takanawa will present the Japanese debut of "Feel the Sound," an immersive sound exhibition co-produced with the UK’s Barbican Centre, opening November 20, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
March 22, 2027
Original年間110 万人以上の来場者
Original敷地面積 8,103.21 ㎡
Original延床面積 24,314.31 ㎡
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、Barbican Centre、バービカン・センター、ブリティッシュ・カウンシル、隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、ロンドン市
[Saturday, Oct. 17] Remote support drill to use the mobile operating room vehicle "Mobile SCOT®"
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With cooperation from 株式会社NTTドコモ, 学校法人東京女子医科大学 will conduct a remote support drill for disaster situations on October 17, using "Mobile SCOT®," a mobile smart treatment room compatible with 5G communications.
[F ORGANICS] Two holiday gift sets arrive to offer a moment of relaxation for body and mind, for yourself and someone dear to you! On sale November 1, 2026
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Two holiday gift sets—a sheet mask set and a hand cream and lip balm set—will go on sale November 1, 2026, from the wellness beauty brand "F ORGANICS," operated by 株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
3,168 yen, including tax
3,762 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、F ORGANICS、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、MASH GO GREEN STORE、me and you
"If there’s no effect, report that too"—recruiting 100 health-bathing researchers who aren’t asked to report only positive results! A 30-day wearable-device trial; if convinced, share the "health savings" project for staying healthy with your parents
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株式会社ホットアルバム炭酸泉タブレット is recruiting 100 participants for the first cohort of its "Health Savings for Staying Healthy" project, aimed at people who use smart rings or smartwatches. Participants will use the "HOT TAB" bath additive for 30 days and record and report sleep data from wearable devices and their own experiences. Building on preliminary PoC results from 18 SOXAI RING users (lower discomfort scores and higher HRV), the project aims to encourage young people to develop healthy habits through personal experience and share them with their parents.
日本基幹産業労働組合連合会 adopts the business AI agent "ENSOU AI"
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株式会社Digeon announced that 日本基幹産業労働組合連合会 has adopted the business AI agent "ENSOU AI." The union uses it for tasks including formatting meeting minutes, proofreading documents and analyzing surveys.
JCB launches "Samurai Japan Support Campaign," offering prizes including new uniforms signed by Samurai Japan players
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株式会社ジェーシービー will hold a prize-draw campaign for new JCB Original Series cardholders to mark its appointment as a Diamond Partner of Japan's national baseball team, Samurai Japan.
Articles and videos featuring more than 1,400 Tokyo 2020 Paralympic stories and messages go live today!
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To mark the 5th anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, 東京都 has published articles and videos featuring more than 1,400 stories and messages. Some of the messages are also scheduled to be featured in a special program on フジテレビ.
「鳥貴族」 to set up a food stall at 「採用ウルトラキャンプ2026 in 京都」, a major conference for recruitment professionals!
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株式会社ワンキャリア announced that a food stall for the yakitori chain 「鳥貴族」, operated by 株式会社エターナルホスピタリティグループ, will be set up at 「採用ウルトラキャンプ2026 in 京都」, a recruitment conference taking place in Kyoto on October 14, 2026.
Facts
October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
About 1,300 recruiters, business leaders and CHROs
Participant satisfaction reached 95.5%
Approximately 2,000 attendees are expected
Sales hours: October 14, 2026 (Wed.), 10:00–17:30 (scheduled)
Yakitori chain with all items priced at 410 yen, tax included
Honma Hinata appointed official ambassador for SRC2026 and special supporter for U-1 STARTUP; additional speakers include Shintaro Tabata and Osamu Nagashima
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株式会社WHERE announced that Honma Hinata will serve as official ambassador for the Space × Real Estate Conference 2026 (SRC2026), to be held on November 5 and 6, 2026, at the University of Tokyo's Yasuda Auditorium and online. It also announced appearances by Shintaro Tabata, Osamu Nagashima and others as special supporters.
Facts
Two days, November 5 (Thursday) and 6 (Friday), 2026
All 8 universities are taking part
More than 400,000 YouTube channel subscribers
430,000 followers on X
The YouTube channel has more than 400,000 subscribers
20 years of investment experience
34 books published
360,000 YouTube subscribers
The 8 companies that advanced through the preliminary round
5 judges
Company established: Feb. 22, 2022
Founded and managed 8 real estate-related companies to date
【京都橘大学】A cross-talk exploring the secrets behind captivating content with creators of games and anime, plus a secret tour of the Grand Capcom Exhibition
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On December 6, 2026, 京都橘大学 will host a cross-talk on creating game and anime content and a secret tour of the Grand Capcom Exhibition at the Sagawa Art Museum, with Yasuyuki Makino of Capcom and Soya Aramaki of Toei Animation.
Facts
Dec. 6, 2026
Capacity: 180 people
Application deadline: November 20
Date and time: December 6, 2026 (Sunday), 14:00–18:30
Companies mentioned：学校法人 京都橘学園、京都橘大学、株式会社カプコン、東映アニメーション株式会社、AKB48、SAISON、unFinale Tokyo
ケイアイスター不動産 holds 2027 new graduate offer ceremony at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
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On October 1, 2026, ケイアイスター不動産 held its 2027 new graduate offer ceremony at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, attended by more than 200 students, the largest number ever.
「オハヨー牛乳」 marks its 70th anniversary with its first TV commercial in about 65 years, 「『おはよう』篇」, airing from Thursday, October 8, 2026
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オハヨー乳業 will begin airing a new TV commercial for 「オハヨー牛乳」—its first in about 65 years—as the product marks its 70th anniversary. The commercial will air in the Okayama and Kagawa areas from October 8, 2026. The company will also collaborate with the artist 「ボタニカルな暮らし。」 under the new tagline “Milk for Smiles.”
5 years since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: What more than 1,400 voices have revealed. The legacy is shifting from “preserving” to “nurturing”! — “The inspiration of that summer lives on in our daily lives”
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To mark 5 years since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, 東京都 solicited and analyzed more than 1,400 messages. The findings included changes to the city through improved accessibility, shifts in awareness through a deeper understanding of disabilities, and changes in how people engage with para sports. The legacy is evolving from something to “preserve” into something to “nurture.”
A retro layered-stamp rally spanning the 3 cities of Chichibu, Kawagoe and Saitama!
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A layered-stamp rally themed around “retro” will be held as a tourism collaboration among the 3 cities of Chichibu, Kawagoe and Saitama. It will run from October 10, Reiwa 8, through February 28, Reiwa 9. Collect stamps at 6 locations to receive a novelty item or enter a drawing for a hotel stay voucher.
IVRy to hold the conference “Voice to Value 2026 Autumn” at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on Wednesday, November 11
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株式会社IVRy will hold the conference “Voice to Value 2026 Autumn” at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo on November 11, 2026. The theme is “From possibility to tangible results: A 2027 AX roadmap opened up by dialogue and AI.” Discussions will cover the transition from generative AI implementation PoCs to full-scale operations and turning dialogue data into an asset.
Facts
36％
More than 250 people
200 people
More than 20 companies
More than 50 locations
About 15 people
47 prefectures
Across all 99 industries
More than 70,000 cases in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社IVRy、TISI株式会社、株式会社IDOM、株式会社IDOM Digital Drive、ホームセンター カインズ、ビックカメラ、ガリバー、株式会社大塚商会、株式会社Plan・Do・See、株式会社AnalySys、リクルート、Forbes Asia
Detailed information unveiled for “TOKYO ANIME NEXT” | Iconic scenes from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” “Attack on Titan” and “Detective Conan” brought back to life in a premium stage featuring live orchestra performances; screenings and talk shows with cast members and directors also announced
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Original一般社団法人日本動画協会は、2026年10月30日から11月2日まで開催される「TOKYO ANIME NEXT」の詳細情報を発表した。メインイベントでは東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団による生演奏と倉木麻衣らアーティストのライブが行われ、『鬼滅の刃』『進撃の巨人』『名探偵コナン』の名シーンが披露される。また、池袋の映画館で『LONA』や『僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE』などの上映会＆トークショー、アニメ制作に関するセミナーやワークショップも実施される。
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Monday, Nov. 2
Approximately 90-minute running time
A total of 30 songs achieved
Price: ¥2,500
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本動画協会、TOKYO ANIME NEXT PR事務局、東京建物 Brillia HALL、池袋HUMAXシネマズ、TOHOシネマズ 池袋、WACCA池袋、としま区民センター、イープラス、TIFFCOM、WIT STUDIO、東映アニメーション、ニトロプラス、KADOKAWA、集英社、マンガプロダクションズ、ササユリ動画研修所、FLINT BASE、CloverWorks、アニメ私塾
“Travel AI Rescue,” an emergency-response AI that insurance, travel and eSIM providers can offer to their customers, officially launches on Oct. 7. White paper also released on travel risks generated by AI and corporate preparedness
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 officially launched its emergency-response AI “Travel AI Rescue” on Oct. 7, 2026, and released a white paper examining AI-generated travel risks and corporate preparedness.
Stay at a hotel where dramas and music videos were filmed: Staff guide guests to locations of iconic scenes at a hotel used in more than 200 productions. One-day-only accommodation plan to be offered for the first time on Nov. 3
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ホテルスプリングス幕張 will offer its special “SPRINGS Location Experience” accommodation plan for the first time on Nov. 3, 2026. Staff will guide guests around locations inside the hotel, which has served as a filming site for more than 200 productions.
New NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS commercial, the third installment in the series, “AX That Cares About People,” starring Takako Matsu and Sadao Abe, begins airing!
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will begin airing and streaming a new TV commercial, “AX That Cares About People,” and a web commercial, “Corporate Smartphones Without the Hassle,” starring Takako Matsu and Sadao Abe, on Oct. 10, 2026.
4 works related to Kansai, handpicked by booksellers, to be reissued as “Re Bunko”! Available at 111 stores operated by 8 bookselling companies
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大日本印刷（DNP） will reissue 4 works related to Kansai, selected by booksellers, as “Re Bunko” and begin selling them at 111 stores operated by 8 bookselling companies.
大阪府 and 一般社団法人日本結婚相談協会(JBA) will hold a matchmaking event in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 5, Reiwa 8. The event is part of a business partnership and will include a tea ceremony experience, a matchmaking seminar and a party. It is open to unmarried people who live or work in Osaka Prefecture. The participation fee is 4,000 yen for both men and women, with discounts for welfare and medical workers, among others.
株式会社カタリス announced that it has revamped its corporate website using in-house generative AI. The site conveys the company’s approach to enhancing corporate value through the twin pillars of consulting and business succession investment.
株式会社カタリス increased its capital to 100 million yen by transferring part of its retained earnings to capital. The move did not involve issuing new shares, so the shareholder structure remains unchanged.
Marine Sports Foundation to open a “Fire Station” pavilion at キッザニア東京
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公益財団法人マリンスポーツ財団 and KCJ GROUP will open a “Fire Station” pavilion at キッザニア東京 on Nov. 9, 2026. Children will be able to experience firefighting, rescue team and water rescue team roles, while learning about waterfront safety and disaster preparedness.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Capacity: 8 people per session
Duration: about 35 minutes
Established: 1963
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人マリンスポーツ財団、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、キッザニア東京
“Ichikawa Danjuro Dan-no-ura Kabuki” to feature a performance of “Heike Odori,” a traditional performing art associated with the Battle of Dan-no-ura, during the venue opening hours!
BIMSTOK expands AI search to include inspections, anomalies and repair history. Significantly streamlines information retrieval for facility and infrastructure maintenance
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株式会社アーリーリフレクション has updated the AI assistant in its BIM/CIM facility management cloud service “BIMSTOK,” adding maintenance records such as inspection results, anomalies and repair histories to the search scope. The update aims to make information retrieval and the transfer of technical knowledge more efficient in facility and infrastructure maintenance.
HOCUS POCUS’s October creation is a donut highlighting the tart, sweet flavor of blackcurrants. A treat featuring low-sugar blackcurrant jelly and Japanese apples goes on sale at the Omotesando store
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Donut specialty shop “HOCUS POCUS(ホーカスポーカス)” will launch its new “Cassis Apple” flavor at its Omotesando store on Oct. 8, 2026. The price is 600 yen (tax included).
Survey of 300 women on perceptions of looking older finds gray hair and thinning hair tied at 42%! Top 3 factors that make people look older also identified
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According to a survey conducted by 一般社団法人SKINLABO of 300 women who had experienced concerns about thinning hair or gray hair, 42.0%—the largest share—said that gray hair and thinning hair or lack of hair volume made people look equally older. Asked what concerned them most as a cause of looking older than their actual age, 35.7% cited gray hair, followed by thinning hair or lack of hair volume (23.0%) and wrinkles or sagging (14.7%). In addition, 46.3% said their hair concerns had increased the time and money they spent on hair care and dyeing gray hair.
Accelerating the social implementation of “industrial creation infrastructure” through a capital alliance with 日本生命グループ
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株式会社グランストーリー has formed a capital alliance with 日本生命保険相互会社 and ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社 to accelerate the social implementation of “industrial creation infrastructure.”
Japanese speaking test “Japrise” to be offered free of charge at “WEWORLD CAREER EXPO,” attended by approximately 1,000 foreign talent
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株式会社WEWORLD will offer its Japanese speaking test “Japrise” free of charge to approximately 1,000 foreign talent attending “WEWORLD CAREER EXPO,” to be held in October 2026.
“Home Demolition and Vacant House Utilization Workshop in Aore Nagaoka” to be held on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7
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The “Home Demolition and Vacant House Utilization Workshop in Aore Nagaoka,” hosted by 一般社団法人安心住まい推進協議会, will be held on Oct. 24 and Nov. 7. Guest speakers 杉田梨旺 of イエラテ不動産 and 阿部優 of 長岡建物解体センター will explain how to choose a demolition contractor and how to make use of vacant houses and land.
XPERISUS launches the 1st phase of a full revamp of “XPERISUS.com,” a members-only service for travel companies bringing high-value experiences across Japan to overseas affluent travelers
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エクスペリサス株式会社 carried out the 1st phase of a full revamp of “XPERISUS.com,” a members-only service for travel companies serving overseas affluent travelers, on Oct. 7, strengthening search capabilities and the proposal process.
Facts
Held on Oct. 7
Fukuoka sales office in April 2026
In June of the same year, a Kyoto satellite office
A global network of travel companies serving affluent travelers, with approximately 60,000 companies
Hundreds of high-value experiences each year across Japan
Furano fan-building seminar to be held in Tokyo, creating new connections between the region and companies (employees) and freelancers.
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富良野市, Hokkaido, will hold the “Furano Fan-Building Seminar & Networking Event in Tokyo” in the capital on Nov. 18, 2026, to connect with company employees and freelancers interested in working remotely from regional areas or relocating.
ALUHA releases 6 types of strategic frameworks for BtoB companies, helping sales, marketing and business divisions build consensus
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株式会社ALUHA has released 6 types of strategic frameworks to support decision-making on sales, marketing and business strategies at BtoB companies. Structured in a 4-quadrant format, they can be used to build consensus among stakeholders and review proposals generated by AI.
Facts
6 types of strategic frameworks
Approximately 30 types of “decision-making 4-quadrant” frameworks
“湯原ヨーグルト,” a yogurt specialty shop in the Tottori and Okayama area operated by 株式会社OMOI, will begin selling a breakfast set of yogurt and coffee for ¥500 including tax, exclusively just after opening, starting Oct. 8, 2026. The set is up to approximately 44% off the regular price.
Open recording of the official YouTube program featuring 冨永みーな, 浪川大輔 and かかずゆみ to be held on Monday, Nov. 2! “アニメ東京ステーション Autumn Harvest Festival”
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アニメ東京ステーション, operated by 一般社団法人日本動画協会, will hold the open recording event “アニメ東京ステーション Autumn Harvest Festival” on Nov. 2, featuring 冨永みーな, 浪川大輔 and かかずゆみ. A YouTube broadcast is also planned.
Facts
A total of 332,869 people from Japan and overseas have visited (as of Oct. 4, 2026)
40 people will be selected by lottery and invited to the recording venue
Companies mentioned：東京都、一般社団法人日本動画協会、アニメ東京ステーション、TOKYO ANIME NEXT
ぷらりと京王府中 unveils a visual for its 30th anniversary! Limited-edition products and events to be offered!
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株式会社京王ＳＣクリエイション will mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the commercial facility ぷらりと京王府中 with a renovation of the elevator hall, sales of limited-edition products and services, and a portrait-art event by the art unit ｕｗａｂａｍｉ.
渋谷ヒカリエ will hold its Christmas promotion, “HikariELF Gift Factory,” from Nov. 5 to Dec. 25, 2026, and will sell limited-edition merchandise online for the first time. Merchandise sales topped ¥20 million last year.
Facts
2026
20 million yen
17 stores
159 types
3,000 yen
25 outlets
11,800 yen
¥7,800
4,800 yen
Companies mentioned：東急株式会社、渋谷ヒカリエ、ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、東急百貨店、Bunkamura、キョードー東京、ぴあ
“Real Noni Hydrating Serum” and “Real Noni Bubble Cleanser,” formulated with noni ingredients, from Korean skincare brand “celimax,” operated by 株式会社Goodai Global Japan, will go on sale offline starting Oct. 12, 2026.
Facts
October 12, 2026
2,420 yen (tax included)
Volume: 30mL
¥1,870 (tax included)
Capacity: 155 mL
Companies mentioned：株式会社Goodai Global Japan、celimax、セリマックス、TIRTIR、Beauty of Joseon、SKIN1004、BBIA、ABOUT___TONE.、UNOVE
【福岡県庁】Recruiting women to take part in “Fukuoka Island Meet-Up 2026”!
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福岡県離島振興協議会 is recruiting 7 single women from mainland Japan for “Fukuoka Island Meet-Up 2026,” to be held on Nov. 21 to address the shortage of successors on remote islands.
Facts
“Fukuoka Island Meet-Up 2026” will be held on Nov. 21
A total of 17 men and women took part
3 couples were formed
Applications are being accepted until Nov. 10 for 7 women to take part in the event
7 women participants
Participation fee: ¥3,000
Companies mentioned：福岡県庁、福岡県離島振興協議会、北九州市、福岡市、宗像市、糸島市、新宮町、on A TABLE、福岡県出会い・結婚応援事務局、企業・団体間マッチング支援センター
Beer festival to be held for the first time at 三井アウトレットパーク マリンピア神戸! “A-ROUND B-SIDE CRAFT BEER MATCH” brings together carefully selected craft beers from across Japan
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A craft beer festival, “A-ROUND B-SIDE CRAFT BEER MATCH,” will be held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 三井アウトレットパーク マリンピア神戸, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社. A total of 15 breweries will take part: 5 from Hyogo Prefecture and 10 carefully selected from across Japan, offering more than 60 types of craft beer.
Facts
2 days
A total of 15 companies
More than 60 varieties
Approximately 1,000 establishments
3,500 yen
1,500 yen
3,200 yen
Worth 500 yen
100 yen
500 yen
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク マリンピア神戸、ばくえん HYOGO、Brasserie Knot、城山ブルワリー、箕面ビール、CAVE D‘OCCI、Nobody Brewing by TEENAGE、アアベルカレー & Asian Kitchen Café 百福、北出食堂、BREADMAN、Reflet Body Art、LOGOS SHOP、神戸市立水産体験学習館さかなの学校、神戸市立栽培漁業センター、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと甲子園、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと和泉、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと堺、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーとEXPOCITY、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと門真
“Give us 1 hour in Shibushi City”: Photo Contest Campaign to be held!
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will run an online photo contest campaign to showcase the charms of Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, a port of call on the Osaka–Shibushi route.
株式会社Virgo, a music publisher originating from the social experiment community “DICT,” launches “ME-BYO Music Label,” a new label specializing in improving pre-disease health, and releases 6 titles simultaneously on Oct. 7!
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株式会社Virgo has launched “ME-BYO Music Label,” a music label specializing in improving pre-disease health and originating from DICT, and will release 6 titles on Oct. 7. Shuzo Kobayashi has been appointed advisor.
Facts
6 titles released simultaneously
Aimed at listeners in their 30s to 70s
5 piano cover singles for people in their 30s to 70s
1 nature-sounds title
Accepts approximately 20,000 ambulance arrivals a year
Original音楽公演を年2回開催
Founded in 2022 by Shinya Yamamoto, a social entrepreneur and social physicist
Since its founding, it has created 20 companies
One of the companies to emerge from DICT in 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社Link & Innovation、株式会社Virgo、医療法人徳洲会、湘南鎌倉総合病院、一般社団法人日本音楽療法学会、昭和音楽大学、横浜市立大学医学部、N P O法人癒しの医療を考える会、PHPエディターズ・グループ、コロンビアレコード、カワイ出版、株式会社Della、DICT Agency、DICT Records、DICT Publishing、DICT Podcast
[4 days to meet and connect with creators] “Creators’ Expo” to be held in Namba! —GREATER NAMBA FESTIVAL—
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株式会社NANKAI will hold the “Creators’ Expo” at Namba Parks and other venues for 4 days between Oct. 10 and 18, 2026, as part of the “GREATER NAMBA FESTIVAL.” A total of 40 creator groups will exhibit, aiming to invigorate creative activity and local communities through gallery exhibitions and workshops.
6-minute walk from Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line: The first large-scale newly built condominium within walking distance of Kyodo Station in 20 years — “Leafia Residence Kyodo” — first-phase sales begin Saturday, Oct. 3!
JPR makes rental pallet check-in and check-out easy and accurate with AI image recognition — Streamlining some of the 8.9 million annual transactions and promoting shorter cargo handling and waiting times through one-way palletization
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日本パレットレンタル株式会社 (JPR) has added an optional feature to its “X-DD” rental pallet inventory management web application that uses AI image recognition to automatically identify pallet types and quantities.
Facts
A cumulative total of 237 million pallets
Reduced to approximately １/４
A target of reducing it to within 2 hours
Approximately 20% of all check-in and check-out transactions
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] Major renovation of the Western confectionery floor! First phase brings the opening of 4 stores, including a new brand exclusive to the Kintetsu flagship store!
“SUMArt DAYS 2026 —Connecting everyone. The sea and Suma.—,” an event connecting the community and the sea, based at Suma Kaihin Park
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The Kobe Suma Parks + Resorts joint venture, represented by 株式会社サンケイビル, will hold “SUMArt DAYS 2026” at Suma Kaihin Park and other venues from Oct. 17 to Nov. 3, 2026.
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] Kumamon is coming too! Kyushu’s delicious foods and traditional crafts gather at Abeno Harukas! “Kyushu Great Products Exhibition”
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The Kyushu Products Fair will be held at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 from Oct. 14, 2026, with around 60 companies exhibiting. The event will feature an appearance by Kumamon, sales of station bento boxes in collaboration with JR九州 and JR西日本, and displays of traditional crafts.
株式会社コードタクト unveiled 3 implementation assets supporting education data interoperability—Aegaeon, Kiva and Learning-Graph—on Oct. 7, 2026. They support international standards such as LTI, xAPI and CASE, and are offered as open-source software.
Facts
3 implementation assets
Today, Oct. 7, 2026
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Education Data Standards 5.1