Sharing the appeal of Japanese tea and Tokoname ware from Chubu Centrair International Airport! “Centrair Tea Fes. 2026 presented by ITO EN” held!
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The Japanese tea experience event “Centrair Tea Fes. 2026 presented by ITO EN,” hosted by 株式会社伊藤園, was held at 中部国際空港セントレア from October 3 to 5, 2026. The event featured matcha and green tea tastings, a matcha experience using Tokoname ware, and character meet-and-greets, sharing Japanese culture with visitors from Japan and abroad.
Acrylic figures of all characters from “白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S” now on sale! The 1st and 2nd releases feature 106 characters, including the protagonist, Iris, Douglas, and Cone Pop!
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株式会社コロプラ began selling the 1st and 2nd releases of acrylic figures featuring all characters from the smartphone RPG “白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S” at the アプリスタイル official shop on October 7, 2026. The releases feature a total of 106 characters, with each figure priced at 2,980 yen (tax included).
[ザ・プリンス 京都宝ヶ池] A circle of light forged by “connections” for the hotel’s 40th anniversary; courtyard tree featuring guest-created art to be illuminated starting October 9
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The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will mark its 40th anniversary with a tree approximately 5 m tall in its courtyard, illuminated starting October 9, 2026. Seasonal art workshops will also be held, creating a festive circle of light themed around “connections.”
Take to rice farming with your smartphone! Remote monitoring and automatic route generation. The “ミズニゴール” paddy-weeding robot evolves further. Reservations for the 2027 model and information sessions begin October 7
[ＪＲ東海] The “Railway Day Commemorative Feature” returns to JR Tokai MARKET this year!
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Central Japan Railway Company will run a “Railway Day” commemorative feature on JR Tokai MARKET starting October 7, 2026. Offerings include a timetable replica, goods made with pieces of Doctor Yellow livery, and a crowdfunding campaign for a set of station name signs from every station.
World-renowned DJ Steve Aoki’s “HiROQUEST” comes to pickleball paddles. Limited collection with ヨーラ launches in Japan
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ヨーラ・ジャパン株式会社 will launch 2 pickleball paddle models in Japan on October 9, 2026, from the limited “JOOLA × Steve Aoki HiROQUEST Collection,” a collaboration with world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
61,600 yen each (tax included)
2 items
Companies mentioned：ヨーラ・ジャパン株式会社、ヨーラ、JOOLA、Aoki Foundation
[Aomori HOTEL Jogakura] HOTEL Jogakura offers “the luxury of doing nothing,” with Hakkoda’s hot springs, fine dining, and a toast
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HOTEL Jogakura, operated by 株式会社城ヶ倉観光 in Hakkoda, Aomori Prefecture, is offering the lodging plan “The luxury of doing nothing,” themed around taking it easy without packing the schedule.
Details of the release of “A Season at Dior,” published by フラマリオン社. The book features scenes from the studio at 30 Avenue Montaigne in 1956-1957, as well as recollections by Jorn Mikaelson, and will go on sale in October 2026 for 9,900 yen, including tax.
One device to dry your gear after a ride. CustomJapan launches “Smart Helmet Dryer” for helmets, gloves and boots
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株式会社カスタムジャパン will launch the “Smart Helmet Dryer” on its e-commerce site in October 2026. The device dries helmets, gloves and boots and removes odors with ozone, all in one unit.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
8,680 yen (tax included)
Power consumption: 115 W
High-temperature mode (approx. 65°C)
Low-temperature mode (approx. 45°C)
Airflow: 2.07 m/s
Ozone generation function (0.02 ppm)
Can be set for up to 270 minutes
Rated voltage: AC 100 V
Companies mentioned：株式会社カスタムジャパン、Custom Japan Co., Ltd.
“Yamazaki 25 Years” wins top “Trophy” award in its category at the global spirits competition ISC
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Suntory’s “Yamazaki 25 Years” won the top “Trophy” award in the Japanese whisky category at the 31st International Spirits Challenge 2026, a global spirits competition held in London, England. The company also won “Producer of the Year” in the same category for 7 consecutive years.
HITOHATA-produced “ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2026” is accepting sponsorships. Projection mapping themed around 1,400 years of history and culture will be displayed on Sensoji Temple’s Main Hall and Hozomon Gate.
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Sponsorships are being sought for “ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2026,” produced by 株式会社一旗. Projection mapping themed around 1,400 years of history and culture will be shown at Sensoji Temple’s Main Hall and Hozomon Gate, alongside special viewings.
Curl up in a cat’s kotatsu. Give your usual kotatsu a cat-inspired makeover! Kotatsu futon set joins the popular “Moyahaya, Neko.” series
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タンスのゲン株式会社 has launched a 2-piece set of kotatsu cover and underblanket from its “Moyahaya, Neko.” series, designed to recreate the warmth and feel of a cat.
Facts
Cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 38,400
Cat-warming fabric adds +3.8°C
Made with high-density 340 g/㎡ fabric
Approx. 1.5 cm-thick urethane foam
Available in 6 colors, so you can choose your favorite cat
Sale underway with downloadable games up to 83% off! “CODE VEIN II Deluxe Edition” is 40% off!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント is running a sale on downloadable games on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. Discounts of up to 83% are available on titles including “ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER” and “CODE VEIN II Deluxe Edition.”
Facts
Up to 83% off
40% OFF
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、任天堂
キャステム establishes mechanical watch brand “I.S.ICASA,” unveils its debut at Tokyo Watch Week
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株式会社キャステム has established the mechanical watch brand “I.S.ICASA” in collaboration with 22-year-old independent watchmaker Soichiro Ikeda. The brand’s debut model, “I.S.ICASA Tourbillon 01,” will be unveiled at Tokyo Watch Week in October 2026.
“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend × 横浜市” collaboration campaign starts Oct. 8 (Thu)!
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To mark the release of the theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend,” 横浜市 and 株式会社アニプレックス will run a collaboration campaign from October 8 to October 30. Plans include sticker giveaways, illuminations and transit perks.
Facts
The series has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative circulation
A running sock brand shaped by runners' voices and dedicated to comfort: The official Japan online site launches, where customers can compare and choose from 5 balega ＜バレーガ＞ series
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インプラス EU launched the official Japan online site for balega, a running sock brand from South Africa, on September 28, 2026. The site compares and sells 5 series and provides product information and selection guides for balega, which has earned Climate Neutral certification.
A new encounter with carefully selected domestic cheeses from across Japan: RE:CHEESE TOKYO launches
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株式会社RE CHEESE will launch its new brand, “RE:CHEESE TOKYO,” offering carefully selected domestic cheeses and sweets from across Japan, in Ginza, Tokyo, in November 2026.
Facts
Launching from November 2026
Visited more than 160 cheese makers in 6 countries
Ajino Techo “Hai!! Cheese” (ended in 2023)
Scheduled to be established on Friday, October 23, 2026
[Amoova Asset] President and CEO Stephanie Droulez receives the iDAC Leadership Award
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Stephanie Droulez, president and CEO of Amoova Asset Management, has received the iDAC Leadership Award. The company is a global asset manager that emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with approximately ¥53.9 trillion in total assets under management.
Facts
September 23, 2026
27 nationalities
More than 275 companies worldwide are members
Amounts to US$18 trillion
Established in Japan in 1959
More than 200 investment professionals worldwide*
Original運用資産総額は約53.9兆円**
Changed its name from Nikko Asset Management in September 2025
[Record set] 東京ユナイテッドBC sets a new B.LEAGUE ONE single-game attendance record in Round 2 GAME 1!
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東京ユナイテッドBC recorded an attendance of 7,293 at Round 2 GAME 1 of B.LEAGUE ONE, held at Ariake Arena on October 3, 2026, setting a new single-game attendance record for the league.
Through an industry-academia collaboration with 株式会社オオサカポテト and 大丸心斎橋店, students in the Department of Design at 大阪芸術大学 will create and display a 2.6m-tall giant sweet potato sculpture at “Oimo-san Marche on Midosuji,” held in October 2026.
Facts
2.6m tall
From October 10 (Sat.) to October 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
CEATEC2026 international workshop “The Future Society Created by 6G × AI”
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XGモバイル推進フォーラム, co-hosting with 総務省 and the Telecommunications Engineering Center, will hold an international workshop on the theme “The Future Society Created by 6G × AI” at CEATEC2026 on October 14 and 15.
QUICK to begin providing financial and economic data compatible with “MCP” in December 2026
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株式会社QUICK will begin providing financial and economic data compatible with the standard protocol “Model Context Protocol (MCP),” which links data with generative AI and AI agents, in December 2026.
[株式会社アセンド] Exhibiting “RecACE plus,” a call recording and AI transcription and summarization service for addressing customer harassment, at Otsuka Corporation’s “Autumn Business Solution Fair 2026”
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株式会社アセンド will exhibit at Otsuka Corporation’s “Autumn Business Solution Fair 2026” on October 14, 2026, showcasing its call recording and AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” and its new service “RecACE plus for Mobile.”
Plan a budget based on video length, filming and AI voice requirements. フィシルコム株式会社 revamps video production estimate simulator
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its video production estimate simulator and offers a page where users can check an estimate based on conditions such as the number of videos, length, filming days and AI voice.
サミー株式会社 will hold the “2nd Sammy Cup” at Boat Race Edogawa from November 5 to 8, 2026, with activities including merchandise sales and character appearances. On November 8, it will also hold a prediction battle in collaboration with 株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント.
[Top lifeguards from across the country compete] The 52nd All Japan Lifesaving Championships to be held at Katase Nishihama Beach (藤沢市, 神奈川県)! The 2026 ocean event champions will be decided!
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公益財団法人日本ライフセービング協会 will hold the “52nd All Japan Lifesaving Championships” at Katase Nishihama Beach in 藤沢市, 神奈川県, from October 10 to 12, 2026. A total of 53 teams and 665 participants will compete for the ocean event titles.
Went to the office only to spend the day in online meetings? 26.9% of people in their 20s say there is “little face-to-face interaction,” compared with 6.3% of people in their 50s and 60s
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社LASSIC, 26.9% of respondents in their 20s cited “little face-to-face interaction” as a concern on office days during hybrid work, far higher than the 6.3% of respondents in their 50s and 60s. The most frequently cited benefit of office days was “being able to speak directly with colleagues,” while the top drawback was “the burden of commuting.”
[Kotsu Shimbunsha] to exhibit at the 33rd Railway Festival (Oct. 10 and 11, 2026)
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株式会社交通新聞社 will exhibit at the 33rd Railway Festival, held at Odaiba East Promenade on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, selling a limited edition of Compass Timetable and Railway Musume merchandise.
[Webinar confirmed!] Attitudes toward commercial BL, fan creations and generative AI: An analysis of regional differences in Japan and overseas
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株式会社サンディアス (オタ活マーケ研究所) will hold a free webinar on Oct. 22, 2026, analyzing regional differences in attitudes toward commercial BL, fan creations and generative AI in Japan and overseas.
[Wevox] Establishment of a new Communications Design Bureau to maximize Wevox Time in society
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株式会社アトラエ will establish a new organization, the Communications Design Bureau, within its Wevox business effective Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to maximize “Wevox Time.”
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
More than 4,450 client organizations and groups
Cumulative engagement survey responses exceed 470 million
鳴門市 announced the viewing period for a cosmos field created through citizen collaboration (Oct. 11–Nov. 8) and the schedule for opening hospitality centers at 6 locations in the city.
“2026-2027 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'Mark on You' <on your mark event>” | Custom keyring brand taag to launch original items
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Custom keyring brand taag, operated by 株式会社MXN JAPAN, is taking part in a commemorative event for &TEAM’s concert tour and will begin accepting preorders for original items at its official online store on Oct. 7.
クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社 will open a temporary shop at エスパル山形, operated by 仙台ターミナルビル株式会社. The shop will operate from Oct. 14 to 18, 2026, selling Original Glazed® Dozen and a recommended dozen assortment in limited quantities.
ビーマップ announces “Vital Monitor,” a system to ease the burden of monitoring, measuring and recording at care facilities
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株式会社ビーマップ has announced “Vital Monitor,” a monitoring solution for care facilities, and begun recruiting facilities to take part in trials. The solution links Wi-Fi access points with smartwatches to help collect and record vital data and track users’ locations. A campaign is also underway offering HUAWEI access points at special prices.
[HIRAMATSU CHRISTMAS 2026] Christmas reservations open from Wednesday, Oct. 7 — ひらまつ Christmas: A day that becomes a lasting memory
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Reservations for special Christmas courses will open on Oct. 7, 2026, at 20 restaurants nationwide operated by 株式会社ひらまつ. The offering runs from Dec. 1 to 25.
Naru-to line-caught yellowtail delivered straight to Osaka’s Honmachi! Sashimi, sesame yellowtail, marinated sushi and more available from Sept. 24
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株式会社N・I will begin serving 6 new dishes made with line-caught yellowtail delivered directly from fishermen in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, at 北海道海鮮 にほんいち 本町店 from Sept. 24, 2026.
Popular character Rilakkuma teams up with fotowa! New “Newborn Photos with Rilakkuma” plan includes a baby plush toy gift
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ピクスタ株式会社 will launch a newborn photography plan in collaboration with Rilakkuma, available exclusively in Tokyo’s 23 wards from Oct. 7, 2026, with a baby plush toy as a gift.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Weekdays: 34,100 yen (tax included)
Weekends and holidays: 39,600 yen (tax included)
At least 40 digital photos provided
A Rilakkuma baby plush toy (1 item) as a gift
Capital: 332,437 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：ピクスタ株式会社、fotowa、PIXTA ASIA PTE. LTD.、PIXTA VIETNAM CO., LTD.、POTONOW CO.,LTD.、株式会社YASUMI WORKS
[Kochi Digital Outreach Program: Deji-hatsu BASE] Recruiting participants for Step 3, “SECOND CONNECT”
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Kochi Prefecture is recruiting participants for “SECOND CONNECT,” the third installment of the Kochi Digital Outreach Program: Deji-hatsu BASE, held as part of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Kochi Digital College. The hands-on program combines regional collaboration workshops with ongoing support and will take place in 3 areas of the prefecture from October 2026 to February 2027.
Facts
3 areas in the prefecture (Hata, Reihoku and Aki)
4-month hands-on program
From October 2026 through February 2027
Up to 30 participants per area
Participation fee: Free
Application deadline: Oct. 23, 2026
More than 300 websites have been supported to date
楽天証券 significantly expands the stocks available through “Kabu Mini®” and “Kabu Pitatt®”
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楽天証券 will significantly expand the stocks available through “Kabu Mini®” and “Kabu Pitatt®” for trades executed from Oct. 8, 2026. The expansion brings the number of stocks available through Kabu Mini to 2,093 and through Kabu Pitatt to 1,158.
FRONTEO and 小胞体ストレス研究所 launch a patient stratification biomarker discovery project using Drug Discovery AI Factory
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株式会社FRONTEO and 小胞体ストレス研究所 have launched a patient stratification biomarker discovery project for ERS, a candidate diabetes treatment. The project will use FRONTEO’s AI drug discovery support service, Drug Discovery AI Factory (DDAIF), and will be carried out as part of DDAIF Innovation Bridge, which launches in February 2026. FRONTEO will invest in the company.
Facts
Founded in 2017
FRONTEO has been rolling out since February 2026
Accumulated through more than 20 years of research
Employees in its founding city of Hikari show their support and meet the players: Kanro × レノファ山口FC to hold Kanro Match 2026!
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カンロ株式会社 will co-host Kanro Match 2026 with レノファ山口FC on October 18, 2026, inviting approximately 72 employees from Hikari City to promote regional collaboration and employee engagement.
83% of people feel less physically fit than 5 years ago; only 38% take action to maintain or regain fitness
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According to a 2026 survey on physical fitness conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング, 83% of people feel less physically fit than 5 years ago, while only 38% take action to maintain or regain their fitness.
Facts
82.9% feel that their physical fitness has declined
Current physical fitness averages 73.04
Those who feel their fitness has improved or remained unchanged total 39.1%
AIsmiley to exhibit at the BUSINESS FAIR 26TH, hosted by 西武信用金庫. Event to be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza on Oct. 15 (Thu.)
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株式会社アイスマイリー will exhibit at the BUSINESS FAIR 26TH, hosted by 西武信用金庫, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza on October 15, offering advice on using the AI portal media AIsmiley and co-creation community AIsmiley Community, as well as consultations on AI solutions.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
More than 350 companies and organizations
10：00～17：00
Booth No.: B-01
3,000,000 monthly page views
500 or more listed products
Capital: 14,990 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスマイリー、西武信用金庫、AIsmiley、AIsmiley Community
New merchandise featuring original illustrations by artist 如日やさか, based on 『晴野さんのことなんて全然好き』, to debut at AGF2026! Pre-sale confirmed at the 中外鉱業 booth [Y-23]!
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中外鉱業 will pre-sell new merchandise from 『晴野さんのことなんて全然好き』 at its booth [Y-23] during Animate Girls Festival 2026, to be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on November 7–8, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, November 7, 2026–Sunday, November 8
中外鉱業 booth [Y-23]
Original1会計3,000円(税込)
6 types in total
Reservation period: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 16:00–Monday, November 9, 23:59
Enjoy Halloween in Harajuku, the home of KAWAII, at KAWAII MONSTER LAND, with special events held for 4 consecutive weeks and colorful, slightly spooky limited-edition menu items!
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment and アソビシステム株式会社 announced that 4 consecutive weeks of special events will be held starting October 10 at KAWAII MONSTER LAND -HARAJUKU-, the Harajuku entertainment venue currently hosting KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026. Limited-edition food and drinks will also be available.
Professional on-location photography service fotowa (フォトワ) collaborates with Rilakkuma! A baby plush toy is also included♪ New plan, Newborn Photos with Rilakkuma, now available
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サンエックス株式会社 will launch a new Newborn Photos with Rilakkuma plan, available exclusively in Tokyo’s 23 wards starting October 7, 2026, in collaboration with the on-location photography service fotowa, operated by ピクスタ株式会社.
MAZZEL members KAIRYU & HAYATO, wearing items from MUS, will grace the double cover of the special edition of NYLON JAPAN’s December issue.
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株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド announced that MAZZEL dance and vocal group members KAIRYU and HAYATO will grace the double cover of the special edition of the December 2026 issue of NYLON JAPAN, wearing pieces from its MUS brand.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Spanning a total of 12 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、MUS、MAZZEL、NYLON JAPAN、Disney SERIES CREATED by MUS、DISNEY
MARGARET HOWELL: Collaboration collection with マッキントッシュ launches
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A collaboration collection between MARGARET HOWELL, operated by 株式会社TSIホールディングス, and British brand マッキントッシュ is launching. Coats and blousons made with the contemporary RAINTEC® material go on sale October 7.
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] Start preparing in October for a Christmas proposal! Smart ring shopping recommended by the Umeda Hankyu Bridal Club
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Hankyu Umeda Main Store recommends its Umeda Hankyu Bridal Club to help customers choose a ring for a Christmas proposal. As resizing and other adjustments take approximately 1.5 to 2 months, the store recommends starting preparations in October. It offers jewelry from more than 30 domestic and international brands, concierge services and benefits.
Facts
Delivery takes approximately 1.5 to 2 months
From approximately 30 brands in Japan and overseas
A long-awaited new release in the hugely popular touch-pen series! “More Words with a Touch Pen! More! My First Illustrated Encyclopedia 1000, with English” goes on sale Oct. 7
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小学館 released the latest title in its “Touch Pen” series, “More Words with a Touch Pen! More! My First Illustrated Encyclopedia 1000, with English,” on Oct. 7, 2026. The series has sold more than 1.5 million copies in total, and the previous title alone has sold more than 1 million copies.
Facts
More than 1.5 million copies sold across the series
“More Words with a Touch Pen! More! My First Illustrated Encyclopedia 1000, with English”
Released today [Oct. 7, 2026]
More than 1 million copies sold of this title alone
[Takabatake Race Walking] Entry list announced! Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games medalists and Japan national team athletes gather in Takabatake!
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The Japan Association of Athletics Federations announced the entry list for the 63rd All Japan Race Walking Takabatake Meet, to be held on Oct. 25, 2026. The event is a selection meet for the Beijing 2027 World Athletics Championships, and many Japan national team athletes, including Asian Games and World Athletics Championships medalists, will compete.
The competitive unit for medical device makers is shifting from products to workflows and patient journeys — 3 growth models selected by category and region
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ローランド・ベルガー日本法人 has published a report noting that the competitive unit in the medical device industry is shifting from products to workflows and patient journeys, and presenting growth models for Japanese manufacturers.
Recover from fatigue just by wearing them. General medical device series “HAKUDAKE” makes its department store debut.
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ピドックス株式会社’s general medical device series “HAKUDAKE” is now available at WEARING ON department stores nationwide and through its online store. The lineup includes 3 foot-care products—insole, recovery sandals and recovery sneakers—designed to promote circulation in the feet and aid recovery from fatigue simply by wearing them.
Facts
Awareness of recovery wear stands at 64.9%
22.5% have purchased it
36.2% of those who have not purchased it said they intend to buy it
95.4% of women have concerns about their feet
The average maximum blood flow velocity at rest was 5.6 cm/sec
When the toes were extended while bending the ankle upward, it rose to 193.6 cm/sec
Under the study conditions, this was approximately 34.6 times the resting level
The keys to living alongside others are “the power of emotions” and “room to breathe” — 全世代 publishes statement from its 14th forum
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認定NPO法人全世代 has published the statement adopted at the 14th 全世代 Forum, held on Oct. 3, 2026, advocating the importance of “the power of emotions” and “room to breathe” in living alongside others.
Facts
14th
October 3, 2026
53 people
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人全世代、認定NPO法人全世代、三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社kusuguru、東京大学大学院教育学研究科、東海大学医学部、こども家庭庁、公益財団法人笹川平和財団、一般社団法人Cultural Diversity推進協会、認定NPO法人Learning for All
Choose from 2 special-care products to suit your skin’s condition. Martina brings back the long-awaited “Protect Cream” and introduces the new “Mellow Cream”
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株式会社おもちゃ箱 will release the reissued “Protect Cream” and the new “Mellow Cream” from German organic skincare brand Martina on Oct. 23, 2026.
[N.Avenue club Sept. 17 event report] Who will lead the way in payments? Wallets, cards and companies compete to create new customer touchpoints
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N.Avenue株式会社 held the 3rd roundtable of the 4th session of “N.Avenue club” on Sept. 17, 2026, with a discussion on who will lead the way in payments. The community currently has more than 200 member companies and is recruiting corporate members for annual fees starting at ¥1 million.
Facts
More than 200 companies
September 17, 2026
More than 1,000 employees
Annual membership fee: ¥1 million
Companies mentioned：N.Avenue株式会社、アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所、au Coincheck Digital Assets株式会社、株式会社ジェーシービー、NADA NEWS、CoinDesk JAPAN
True Data to make コスモネット, which provides POS and sales management systems for professional retailers, a wholly owned subsidiary
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株式会社True Data resolved to acquire all shares in 株式会社コスモネット, which provides “MUSASI,” a POS and sales management system for professional retailers, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The move aims to expand into a data × AI platform connecting the consumer and professional markets.
“High-precision YouTube market and demand analysis” using AI × kamui tracker data
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株式会社エビリー published a case study on high-precision market analysis combining AI with data held by its YouTube analytics tool “kamui tracker,” and held a “Data Utilization” training seminar co-hosted with 株式会社STAGEON.
Facts
More than 500,000 new videos per week
Target week: Sept. 22–28, 2026; 508,481 videos
15 keywords were extracted
Burst ratio: 1.26 times
Burst ratio: 1.19 times
Burst ratio: 1.18 times
The growth rate itself was mid-range (1.12 times)
14 excluded terms
Sales of approximately ¥100 million with a subscriber count in the 10,000s
【Now available!!】Free release of the answer key (sample answers) for the 2026 (Reiwa 8) Licensed Customs Broker Examination!
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TAC株式会社 announced that it has released the answer key and explanations for the 2026 (Reiwa 8) Licensed Customs Broker Examination free of charge, and will hold an online event on October 11 via Zoom to analyze the key factors that determined whether candidates passed or failed.
Dec. 4 (Fri.): AndTech to hold a web-based Zoom seminar, “The Science of Tie Molecules and Lamellar Structures That Determine the Strength of Crystalline Polymers: Increasing Strength and Durability Through Molecular Design”
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株式会社AndTech will hold a web-based Zoom seminar on Dec. 4, 2026, on tie molecules and lamellar structures, which determine the strength of crystalline polymers.
Facts
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
This course is scheduled to begin on Dec. 4 (Fri.), 2026.
株式会社ニーズウェル held user meetups for SAP Concur, the expense management cloud service provided by 株式会社コンカー, on Sept. 15 and 18, 2026. The events supported more efficient and advanced operations through the sharing of use cases and group discussions.
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September 15, 2026
Sept. 18
October 1986
October 2010
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズウェル、株式会社コンカー、SAP Concur、SAP SE
『SiLKROAD Revolution』 Halloween event to be held! Defeat the “Eerie Orangutan” and collect Halloween Candy!
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株式会社G・O・P will hold a Halloween event in the PC MMORPG 『SiLKROAD Revolution』 starting Oct. 7, 2026. Players can exchange items for “Halloween Candy” collected by defeating the event monster “Eerie Orangutan.”
焼豚中華そば 一番軒, operated by 株式会社ベスト・モア, will begin selling its limited-time “Spicy Chive Soba” for ¥1,090 at its Sakae and Ōzone locations on Oct. 8, 2026.
Students at 大阪音楽大学 plan and host events! “Bon Appétit: An Ensemble of Music and Food” and “Shonai Music Stroll”
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Students in the Music Communication program at 大阪音楽大学 will plan and hold 2 events in November: “Bon Appétit: An Ensemble of Music and Food” (paid) and “Shonai Music Stroll” (free).
株式会社STUDIO55 announces start of “Drawing Review AI” proof-of-concept (PoC) with 株式会社福田組
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STUDIO55, part of 株式会社メタリアルグループ, has begun a proof-of-concept (PoC) with 株式会社福田組 for “Drawing Review AI,” a tool designed to support the review of architectural drawings.
【東京ベイ潮見プリンスホテル】Festive New Year events and a lavish dinner buffet to brighten the year-end and New Year holidays
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東京ベイ潮見プリンスホテル will hold a dinner buffet to celebrate the New Year from Dec. 26, 2026, through Jan. 4, 2027. Events will include a tuna-cutting performance featuring tuna from Toyosu Market, mochi pounding and a lion dance.
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Adults: ¥8,000
Adults: ¥12,000
5 days: Dec. 26 (Sat.) through Dec. 30 (Wed.), and Jan. 4 (Mon.)
Authentic flavors with aromatic spices! “Nepalese Chicken Curry,” inspired by home cooking in Nepal, launches Oct. 9
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株式会社ホテル金沢 will launch “Nepalese Chicken Curry,” inspired by home cooking in Nepal, at its first-floor restaurant DINING TSUZUMI on Oct. 9, 2026, priced at ¥2,000.
相模鉄道 and 相鉄バス will begin selling the “2027 Calendar” on Oct. 10, 2026. All 3 calendar designs—Sotetsu, そうにゃん, and Sotetsu Bus—are priced at ¥1,500 (tax included).
Oct. 28 (Wed.): Apparel circular economy business networking event to be held—co-creating apparel circulation from Saitama!
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A business networking event on the apparel circular economy will be held on Oct. 28, hosted by 公益財団法人埼玉県産業振興公社. In addition to talks by 環境省 and a fashion journalist, case studies will be presented by (株)ビームス, (株)武蔵屋 and others.
Christmas brand 奇貨/KIKA, bringing together “strange treasures,” unveils its 2026 Collection
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The Christmas brand 奇貨/KIKA will unveil its “奇貨/KIKA 2026 Collection,” including new items, starting Oct. 13, 2026. Limited-time pop-up shops are planned for Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka.
【Featuring Kazuhiko Toyama! GRASP's 5th anniversary event】GRASP NEXT STAGE 2026!!—Business reform and capital strategy to shape the future, from the challenge of building a ¥10 billion company—(Nov. 2, free admission, Viento Takasaki)
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ぐんま地域共創パートナーズ株式会社 (GRASP) will hold “GRASP NEXT STAGE 2026!!” in Takasaki on Nov. 2, 2026, to mark its 5th anniversary. Kazuhiko Toyama, chairman and representative director of 日本共創プラットフォーム, will deliver the keynote address. A talk session featuring companies invested in by GRASP and LP investors will also be held.
Acrosstudio株式会社 became a subsidiary of 株式会社ココナラ effective October 7, 2026, and joined the CoconaLa Group as its “AI company.” It will expand its generative AI implementation support business in collaboration with CoconaLa’s customer and talent bases.
Facts
Effective October 7, 2026
More than 620,000 corporate clients
More than 1.4 million registered skilled professionals
Bringing innovation to PC security in the AI era: Sponsoring CTC DISCOVER 2026 and exhibiting solutions
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株式会社ZenmuTech (ZenmuTech) will sponsor “CTC DISCOVER 2026,” hosted by ITOCHU Techno-Solutions (CTC), and exhibit its “ZENMU Virtual Drive” PC security solution.
Making all of Gotanda a campus! Gotanda Valley University steps up activities under a new structure as a general incorporated association
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Gotanda Valley University (GVU) incorporated as a general incorporated association effective July 7, 2026, and stepped up its activities as a regional collaboration platform. With Kume Sekkei among its participants, the organization is fostering connections between people and places through “learning” that treats all of Gotanda as a campus. It also took part as a cooperating organization in the October 4 social experiment “Gotanda Deshitanda!! 2026.”
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Incorporated the operating entity effective July 7, 2026
Social experiment on the use of public spaces in Nishi-Gotanda held on October 4, 2026
株式会社ココナラ makes full-scale entry into AI consulting, AI development and AI BPO for businesses
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At a board meeting held on October 7, 2026, 株式会社ココナラ resolved to acquire shares in AI implementation consultancy Acrosstudio and make it a subsidiary. The company will thereby make a full-scale entry into AI consulting, AI development and implementation support, and AI BPO for businesses.
Facts
Generative AI adoption reaches 86.4%
38% in the United States
Japan remains at 9%
More than 620,000 corporate clients
More than 1.4 million registered skilled professionals
Revenue of 1.13 billion yen
Average annual growth rate of 164%
Has grown approximately 7 times in 2 years
Consultants and AI engineers account for more than 70%
Purchasing-outcome-based platform “PMN” expands its partner media network further
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WED株式会社 announced that “PMN,” a purchasing-outcome-based platform it operates jointly with Giftee, has begun linking with SIRU+, a smartphone app from シルタス株式会社, and Powl, a rewards app from 株式会社PTX.
[Online seminar on Oct. 22] The forefront of after-sales support in manufacturing enabled by AI
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バーチャレクス・コンサルティング株式会社 and PKSHA Technology will hold a free online seminar on October 22, 2026, focused on resolving after-sales support challenges in manufacturing.
Teikoku Real Estate raises 500 million yen through 77 Bank’s “77 Sustainable Order Loan”
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On September 18, 2026, Teikoku Real Estate raised 500 million yen through 77 Bank’s “77 Sustainable Order Loan.” It set a target of increasing the rate of men taking childcare leave, aiming for at least 85% by the fiscal year ending June 2030.
New products from matsukiyo LAB’s PERFORMA-X athlete-focused line: Soup protein to enjoy as a meal
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー began selling 2 new “soup protein” products from matsukiyo LAB’s athlete-focused PERFORMA-X line on October 10: corn cream and clam chowder flavors.
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More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
日本情報クリエイト will add a property data integration feature to its inter-agency property distribution service “ReaPro BB+” from October 7, 2026, streamlining listings on its own tools and portal sites.
AUN Consulting: One year since acquiring insurance claims support service Mierumo—using digital marketing to address housing challenges and enhance service value
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Aun Consulting is marking 1 year since acquiring the non-life insurance claims support service “Mierumo,” and is working to enhance the service’s value and share information through digital marketing and the use of AI.
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1 year since the acquisition
It has been 1 year since the non-life insurance claims support service “Mierumo” was acquired from クラサポ株式会社 on July 1, 2025.
The company resolved to acquire the business on June 23, 2025.
GiX opens office inside “Toyama Takayama Sushi Airport”; initiative to transform airport operations using AI and data and launch a new hub for industry and job creation centered on the airport
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株式会社ギックス has opened a new office inside Toyama Takayama Sushi Airport and, under a comprehensive partnership agreement with Toyama Airport, is working to improve airport operations using AI and data and create jobs for local talent.
Launch of “ExaBase AI for Agricultural Cooperatives,” specialized for the JA Group
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株式会社Exa Enterprise AI has launched “ExaBase AI for Agricultural Cooperatives,” a generative AI service specialized for the JA Group. The service comes standard with more than 30 types of AI agents and aims to address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency.
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With 490 comprehensive agricultural cooperatives nationwide
While the number of members reaches approximately 10.15 million
Comes standard with more than 30 types of “AI agents”
Introduced at more than 30 organizations in the JA Group
Achieving a reduction of 2,205 work hours per month
Used by approximately 1,700 companies and more than 150,000 users
Usage time for transportation and MaaS apps is trending upward; up 39.0% year over year among males in their 10s
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フラー株式会社 has released the “Transportation and MaaS App Usage Trends by Age Group Report 2026,” based on App Ape data. Its analysis for January 2025 through July 2026 found that monthly usage time for transportation and MaaS apps increased at a faster pace than overall smartphone usage, with usage time among males in their 10s rising 39.0% year over year.
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Up 23.5% in July 2026
Overall smartphone usage (up 2.2%)
The highest rate was among people in their 10s, at 57.5%
Agreement signed with Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on reuse
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株式会社ジモティー has signed an agreement with Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on reuse and will conduct public awareness activities aimed at reducing waste. It currently partners with 327 municipalities nationwide.