“Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” Special Interview with Justine Henin
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“Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” will be held in Tokyo starting Oct. 12, 2026. Ambassador Justine Henin and special guest Shuzo Matsuoka shared messages for junior players.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 (Sports Day)
Through Sunday the 18th
32 junior players aged 17 and under competing
First visited Japan in August 1995
10 players who have competed in the series in the past
Companies mentioned：フランス・テニス連盟、ルノー、アジアテニス連盟、日本テニス協会、WOWOW、Star Tennis Academy
サーブコープ undertakes a major renovation of the Tenjin Fukoku Life Building in Fukuoka. Strengthening support for startups in Fukuoka as Tenjin redevelopment advances.
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サーブコープジャパン completed a major renovation of the Tenjin Fukoku Life Building in Fukuoka and reopened it on Sept. 30, 2026. As part of its strategic investment in the Fukuoka market, the company is strengthening support for startups and running a limited-time campaign.
Facts
Grand reopening following a major renovation on Sept. 30, 2026
Boasting Japan's highest opening rate among government-designated cities for 7 consecutive years
A network of more than 150 locations in 19 countries worldwide
More than 25 regulatory reform initiatives implemented to date
About 11 minutes by subway from Fukuoka Airport
Up to 30% OFF
Coworking space (dedicated desk): from ¥23,520 (before tax)
Coworking space (hot desk): from ¥15,200 (before tax)*
Virtual office: from ¥14,000/month (before tax)
サーブコープ was founded in Australia in 1978
It has provided premium office spaces and business services for more than 45 years
Among these offerings, the virtual office was created by サーブコープ more than 30 years ago
Began expanding overseas in 1987
Now operates in 19 countries, 40 cities and more than 150 locations
Opened its first location in Japan in 1994
Now operates 32 locations across Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka
アルティウスリンク to exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” held Nov. 12 and 13
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アルティウスリンク will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” held on Nov. 12 and 13, showcasing services including customer support using AI agents and knowledge improvement.
【Daiichi Aipet】The No. 1 stress-relief method is “spending time with pets.” Survey on pets' impact on mental health
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A survey of 1,000 dog and cat owners conducted by Daiichi Aipet Insurance found that about 60% experience stress in their daily lives, and the No. 1 way they relieve it is “spending time with pets.” More than 80% said they felt their stress ease, while over 90% said pets gave them a sense of purpose and motivation.
Facts
1,000 dog and cat owners (hereinafter, “pet owners”)
The combined total reached 63.6%
The combined figure was 81.7%
91.4% said “it is connected”
Reached 93.9%
53.4% said “there are times when it feels burdensome”
“Industrial Romanticism 2” exhibition featuring previously unreleased prototypes by in-house designers from 8 companies at AXIS Gallery in Roppongi, Oct. 30 (Fri.)–Nov. 8 (Sun.)!
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“Industrial Romanticism 2,” an exhibition organized by 株式会社アクシス, will be held at AXIS Gallery in Roppongi from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026. It will showcase previously unreleased prototypes by in-house designers from 8 companies: Sharp, Sony Group, TOTO, Panasonic, Fujifilm, POLA, 三菱電機 and Yamaha.
Facts
In-house designers from 8 companies
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, through Sunday, Nov. 8
【2nd anniversary event!】For 3 days only, Oct. 13–15! 博多一幸舎 Nagasaki Stadium City location to give a “5-coupon special booklet” to the first 1,000 customers!
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博多一幸舎 Nagasaki Stadium City, operated by 株式会社ウインズジャパンホールディングス, will hold a 2nd anniversary event for 3 days only, from Oct. 13 to 15, 2026, giving a 5-coupon special booklet to the first 1,000 customers.
An experiential atelier combining ring-making, permanent jewelry and self-photography. itoaware Nagasaki store to reopen at a new location on Oct. 10
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株式会社ジャンティールキタミ will reopen its “itoaware Nagasaki store” at a new location in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2026, offering 3 experiences under one roof: handmade rings, permanent jewelry and self-photography.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
A traditional Japanese house about 60 years old
7,000 possible combinations
15 chain styles
About 2 years and 8 months in operation
Approximately 70% of customers who visit the store
More than 100 varieties! Lifestyle brand LAKOLE brings together warm goods to help you prepare for sudden cold snaps!
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Lifestyle brand LAKOLE, operated by 株式会社アダストリア, will begin selling warm goods to help people prepare for sudden cold snaps in early October. Its lineup includes household goods such as blankets and shoes, as well as grocery items such as hot pot soup bases, supporting winter living through clothing, food and housing.
Overseas resort wedding service “MY FAVORITE PART” launches bespoke photo weddings set throughout Vietnam
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株式会社くふうウェディング will launch bespoke photo weddings set throughout Vietnam through its resort wedding production service “MY FAVORITE PART” starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Unveiled on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社くふうカンパニーホールディングス、株式会社くふうウェディング、MY FAVORITE PART
More than 6,000 sold in 3 months! The hugely popular “Black Thunder Lure” returns in new packaging! On sale at fishing tackle shops nationwide starting Thursday, December 10
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Yuraku Confectionery and 株式会社デュオ will relaunch the “Black Thunder Lure,” which sold more than 6,000 units in its first 3 months, nationwide at fishing tackle shops starting December 10, 2026, in new packaging as the “A Little Chocolate, A Big Treat ver.”
勝ち抜き査定 セルカ surpasses 9,000 registered buyer businesses, takes No. 1 spot in the industry
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The CtoB auction 勝ち抜き査定 セルカ, operated by クイック・ネットワーク株式会社, had more than 9,000 registered buyer businesses by September 15, 2026, making it No. 1 in the domestic industry.
ユニ・チャーム says this year’s distribution of its “Sofy First Menstruation Education Kit” to elementary and junior high schools has surpassed 10,000 schools
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ユニ・チャーム announced that this year’s distribution of its “Sofy First Menstruation Education Kit” to elementary and junior high schools has surpassed 10,000 schools.
Bluefield Energy to present ways to maximize revenue from solar power plants and battery storage facilities at the “[Kyushu] Next-Generation Energy Expo”
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Bluefield Energy株式会社 exhibited at the 1st [Kyushu] Next-Generation Energy Expo, held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from September 30 to October 1, 2026. It presented an aggregation service using its in-house-developed “BF Cloud” system to maximize revenue from solar power plants and battery storage facilities.
Facts
From Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through Thursday, October 1
NINJAPAN and ODK Solutions issue digital credential badges to graduates of “AbuildⓇ Job Hunting”
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NINJAPAN株式会社 and 株式会社ＯＤＫソリューションズ have begun issuing digital credential badges (SBTs) to graduates of the job-hunting support service “AbuildⓇ Job Hunting.” The first badges were presented at a job offer celebration held at Keio Plaza Hotel on September 23, 2026. Students manage the badges in their digital wallets and can use them as career assets through integration with “アプデミー®.”
Helping people prepare for fires involving products with lithium-ion batteries. The “ほのおガード” series of fire protection products, a new standard featuring the high-performance fiber “Black-Fire,” launches!
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株式会社電響社 will launch the “ほのおガード” series of fire protection products, including a fire-resistant pouch and fire-retardant spray, in late October 2026 to address fire risks involving products with lithium-ion batteries.
DUO to relaunch new packaging for the “Black Thunder Lure,” which has sold more than 6000 units, at fishing tackle shops nationwide starting Thursday, December 10
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Lure maker 株式会社デュオ and Yuraku Confectionery will relaunch a new-packaging version of the “Black Thunder Lure,” which has sold more than 6,000 units, on December 10, 2026.
Alphanet hosts cultural exchange event connecting Japan and Hawaii at 80th-anniversary “Aloha Festivals”
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Original株式会社アルファネットは、ハワイ州最大の文化祭典『Aloha Festivals』80周年記念イベントに2年連続で公式参加し、「Japanese Hawaiʻi Friendship Stage & Aloha Clean Day 2026」を開催した。9月19日にはカラカウア通りで日本とハワイの文化交流ステージを実施し、翌20日にはアラモアナビーチパークで約40名が参加するビーチクリーンを行った。
Facts
Marking its 80th anniversary
Saturday, September 19, 2026
September 20 (Sunday), 2026
Attracting approximately 100,000 people or more
Lasting approximately 3 and a half hours
Around 40 participants
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファネット、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd.、株式会社Agnostri、ZETTON INC.、株式会社KONA’S、ITO EN (Hawaii) LLC、KAKAAKO CAFE、株式会社ホリプロ、Touch A Heart、Leinai‘a、Sasha’s Support Hawaii、King Enterprise Hawaii、Pa'ina Planning LLC、STUDIO RIM HAWAII INC、HICOSAKA、ALOHA MISO、ハワイ州観光局
Swiss watch brand センチュリー marks its 60th anniversary—unveiling 5 commemorative timepieces showcasing the family’s pride and excellence
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Swiss watch brand センチュリー marks its 60th anniversary and unveils 5 commemorative timepieces. The collection highlights the distinctive sapphire-case technology developed by founder Hans-Ulrich Klingenberg, as well as the features of high jewelry watches set with diamonds.
“vvland Music,” a platform for freely posting and sharing AI-generated music, officially launches October 1!
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株式会社vvland announced that it will officially launch “vvland Music,” a platform where individual creators can post and share AI-generated music, on October 1, 2026.
Silva officially recognized as an observer to the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The 31st “Shonan International Village Megurinomori Tree-Growing Festival” will be held on Sunday, November 15!
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非営利型一般社団法人Silva was officially recognized as an observer at UNCCD COP17. It will also hold the 31st “Shonan International Village Megurinomori Tree-Growing Festival” on November 15, 2026, and reports a track record that includes a cumulative 90,292 trees planted.
Facts
The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, held in August 2026
UNCCD COP17
The 31st “Shonan International Village Megurinomori Tree-Growing Festival” will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026
The 31st “Shonan International Village Megurinomori Tree-Growing Festival”
Part of an ongoing tree-growing initiative dating back to 2009
Cumulative trees planted: 90,292
Area planted: approximately 2.65 ha
Limited to the first 150 participants
Taking place in Thailand from November 7, 2026
In 2024, the G20 Global Land Initiative under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and Japan’s “Mori Project” jointly...
All-in-one AI language service “KORREPET” to exhibit at “Hiroshima IT General Exhibition 2026” — also taking the stage at a seminar with “Let AI Handle the ‘Work’ and You Make the ‘Decisions’: A New Way of Working That Addresses Language Barriers”
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株式会社アビリティ・インタービジネス・ソリューションズ will exhibit at “Hiroshima IT General Exhibition 2026,” held from October 15 to 16, 2026, introducing its in-house AI language service “KORREPET.” It will also take the stage at a seminar on October 16, proposing a new way of working that divides roles between AI and people.
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo and NTT Mobility sign partnership agreement to introduce autonomous driving in local transportation
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Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo and NTT Mobility have signed a partnership agreement aimed at introducing autonomous driving in local transportation. The companies plan to conduct trials in fiscal 2027 and move to social implementation in fiscal 2028, with a view to expanding nationwide in the future.
A silk-like single piece of fabric made with Banshu-ori: Introducing “yamanuno”!
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CHAORAS, a brand operated by 株式会社スタジオ・ワット, will launch “yamanuno,” a single piece of 100% cotton fabric made using shuttle looms with a history of approximately 300 years in Banshu, Hyogo Prefecture.
Mendy gets dandy and Umendy?! First-ever collaboration promotion between “Dandy Chocolate” and Mandy Sekiguchi launches!
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フタバ食品株式会社 will launch a new promotion featuring Mandy Sekiguchi for its long-selling ice cream “Dandy Chocolate” starting October 13, 2026. The promotion will include the release of a dance video on social media and a campaign, aiming to raise awareness among younger audiences.
Apple, the used-car buying and sales franchise, reopens “アップル四日市インター店” in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, as a company-operated store | Grand reopening offers available through October 31
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アップルオートネットワーク reopened “アップル四日市インター店” in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, as a company-operated store on October 3, 2026. Special reopening offers are available through October 31, and the company is promoting new openings through both franchise and company-operated stores.
Delivery service Lalamove expands delivery coverage across all of Honshu in response to growing nationwide demand, bolstering its on-demand delivery infrastructure
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Lalamove Japan株式会社 announced that it has expanded the delivery coverage area of its delivery service to all of Honshu. The expansion strengthens its wide-area on-demand delivery infrastructure for businesses and individuals and addresses logistics challenges in Japan.
ＴＯＨＯシネマズ “Anniversary Campaign”: Distribution of theater cards featuring the 3rd design announced!
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ＴＯＨＯシネマズ announced that it will distribute holographic-design theater cards starting Oct. 14 as the third installment of its “Anniversary Campaign,” targeting 15 theaters marking anniversaries in 5-year increments since opening. It has also decided to sell “Ume Katsuobushi Flavor,” which won first place in a popcorn flavor election, hold a digital stamp rally, and distribute passport-style stickers.
TOSTO launches new brand-building initiative with stylist Makoto Fukuda
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TOSTO株式会社 announced that stylist Makoto Fukuda will become Brand & Creative Advisor for Spanish footwear brand “POPA” starting Oct. 1, 2026, and that it will strengthen its creative work and business development in the Japanese market from 2027SS.
Launch of “7BOX AI,” an AI-powered marketing support service that enables future-oriented value design by capturing changes in society and among consumers
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株式会社ベストインクラスプロデューサーズ has launched “7BOX AI,” an AI-powered marketing support service that enables future-oriented value design by capturing changes in society and among consumers.
株式会社アノテテ launches “Tebot FAQ,” an AI-powered FAQ site-building service, free of charge
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株式会社アノテテ began offering its AI-powered FAQ site-building service “Tebot FAQ” for free on Oct. 7. The service connects with the AI chatbot “Tebot,” enabling centralized management of Q&A data and reducing operational workload.
CDO Club Japan establishes “CDO Authority,” a community bringing together former CDOs who have led corporate transformation
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The General Incorporated Association CDO Club Japan has established “CDO Authority,” a community bringing together former CDOs who have led corporate transformation.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 CDO Club Japan、CDO Club Japan、CDO Authority
Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault: ルノージャスティン・エナン Special Interview
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The “Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault” was held in Tokyo starting Oct. 12, 2026. Ambassador Justine Henin and special guest Shuzo Matsuoka shared messages for junior players.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 (Sports Day)
32 junior players aged 17 and under competing
First visited Japan in August 1995
10 people who previously competed in the series advanced
Companies mentioned：ルノージャスティン・エナン、第一生命相娯園、WOWOW、Star Tennis Academy、フランス・テニス連盟、FFT、アジアテニス連盟、ATF、日本テニス協会、JTA、Samba Digital
[シェラトン沖縄サンマリーナリゾート] — Share the “live experience” of dishes prepared and carved before your eyes with someone special — Limited dinner course “Gather & Grill” launches
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シェラトン沖縄サンマリーナリゾート will offer “Gather & Grill,” a shareable dinner course featuring live chef performances, for 4 days only starting Dec. 30, 2026.
<On sale in mid-October; limited edition> German luxury writing instrument brand ペリカン to launch “M815 Metal Stripe Green,” blending ペリカン’s enduring green identity with its traditional stripes.
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German luxury writing instrument brand ペリカン will launch the limited-edition “M815 Metal Stripe Green” in mid-October. Featuring a deep green inspired by hunting green and silver stripes, it will retail for 154,000 yen including tax, with 500 units planned for release in Japan.
ダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城 will hold a Christmas afternoon tea, parfait offering and French fair buffet at Lounge & Bar SEN and Restaurant SEN from Nov. 16, 2026, under the theme “Riverside Christmas.”
At “ORBENE Aeon Mall Yachiyo Midorigaoka,” operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル, face and personal color analysis using “＋PLUS MIRROR” will be available starting Sept. 18.
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株式会社Innovation Studio has installed “＋PLUS MIRROR,” an interactive digital signage mirror equipped with features including face and personal color analysis, at “ORBENE Aeon Mall Yachiyo Midorigaoka,” operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル.
Muuto, a leader in Nordic design, celebrates its 20th anniversary with “20 Years of New Perspectives” at MAARKET
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The “20 Years of New Perspectives” event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Danish furniture brand Muuto will be held at MAARKET, operated by 株式会社インターオフィス. The event will showcase numbered-edition products limited to 150 pieces worldwide and a commemorative book, with an anniversary party also planned during the event.
セルプロモート announces its participation in “IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka '26”
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セルプロモート株式会社 will exhibit at “IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka '26,” to be held at Fukuoka Marine Messe on Oct. 22 and 23, 2026, and will showcase its AI training service “AI GYM.”
“[Joint Project] Brisia Asakusa VII MASTER COURT” launches 10/10 (Sat.) — 99 homes, all south-facing, bringing Asakusa’s traditions and the refreshing waterside of the Sumida River into everyday life.
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大和地所レジデンス株式会社 and 株式会社ブリス are developing the new condominium “Brisia Asakusa VII MASTER COURT” in Taito City, Tokyo, and will open its sales gallery on Oct. 10, 2026. All 99 homes face south, and the property has received ZEH-M Oriented and low-carbon building certifications.
The English-language version of the Math Proficiency Test and Arithmetic Proficiency Test (Suken) will provide questions for the Surala International Digital Arithmetic and Mathematics Contest 2026, where children and students from 6 countries in Japan and overseas compete in arithmetic and mathematics, marking its 6th sponsorship.
Post-event report: How can renewable energy use be promoted in Osaka Prefecture?—The current state of small and medium-sized businesses working on decarbonization and ESG management
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Yoko Hojo, president of 株式会社ディエスジャパン, spoke at a forum on promoting renewable energy use in Osaka Prefecture. She reported on the company’s decarbonization efforts, its SBT certification, emissions reductions achieved by adopting renewable electricity, and “Smart Narrative,” an ESG support service jointly developed with 朝日広告社.
Facts
ディエスジャパン enters its 41st year in Higashiosaka.
We operate across Japan with 40 locations.
We aim to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
We successfully obtained certification in 2024.
The target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% from fiscal 2021 levels by 2030.
The target is a 42% reduction from fiscal 2021 levels.
We were able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 23.9%.
We have about 300 employees.
The number of consultations totals approximately 1,000.
KG Motors and Adtec sign basic agreement on business partnership for the 1-seat compact EV “mibot” business
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KG Motors and Adtec, part of the AKIBAホールディングス Group, have signed a basic agreement on a business partnership for the 1-seat compact EV “mibot” business. Following Adtec’s capital participation in September 2026, the companies will work together, with Adtec serving as a supplier and solutions partner for areas including in-vehicle control boards and memory and storage supply.
Facts
Announced on September 1, 2026.
Maximum speed: 60 km/h
Range: 100 km
30 km/h steady-speed test figure
Seating capacity: 1 person
It has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture and sale of memory modules.
“Christmas Window,” where 2 stories take turns at the foot of the tree, arrives at 二子玉川ライズ for Christmas 2026: “FUTAKO TAMAGAWA RISE CHRISTMAS WORLD”
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東急株式会社 will hold the “FUTAKO TAMAGAWA RISE CHRISTMAS WORLD” Christmas event at 二子玉川ライズ starting November 7, 2026. The event will feature a tree approximately 9 m tall, winter illuminations, and an outdoor skating rink.
October 8 is Towa (Forever) Day: About 1 in 4 unmarried women aspire to receive “108 roses”; 42.4% of women who received a bouquet during a proposal said, “I was sad that it would wilt.”
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According to a survey by シンフラワー株式会社, about 1 in 4 unmarried women in their 20s aspire to receive “108 roses” in a proposal, while 42.4% of married women felt sad that their proposal bouquet would wilt.
Aichi-based business plan contest “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE”: bestat wins the Regional Collaboration Award
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At Season 8 of the Aichi-based business plan contest “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” bestat, an AI startup specializing in industrial 3D data, won the “Regional Collaboration Award.”
Travel choices for 2027 are shifting toward “smart trips that choose experiences that are truly meaningful to you.” Skyscanner releases its “Travel Trends Report 2027,” based on search data and survey results from around the world.
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Skyscanner Japan has released its “Travel Trends Report 2027,” based on search data and survey results. It highlights 3 key travel trends for 2027—“offline travel,” “yen-value travel,” and “souvenir-hunting trips”—and points to travelers’ growing tendency to make smart choices about meaningful experiences.
Facts
Approximately 1,400 websites
More than 28,000 people worldwide
52 countries
37 languages
1,000 Japanese people
38.3%
35.3%
53.9%
53.1%
43.0%
27.1%
40.4%
43.2%
55.1%
36.4%
31.8%
29.2%
25.5%
More than 100 billion price data points every day
Up 25% year over year
Prices down by more than 20%
Up to 822% more information
Companies mentioned：Skyscanner Limited、Skyscanner Japan株式会社、TikTok、ClassPass、Wise、Universal Music Group for Brands、AllTrails、ChatGPT
一番軒, a tonkotsu ramen restaurant chain operated by 株式会社ベスト・モア, will begin offering “Taiwan Tonkotsu Ramen” for a limited time starting October 20, 2026. The recipe has been refined, increasing the amount of its special Taiwanese minced meat by 20% compared with the previous version and adding an egg-yolk topping, so diners can enjoy a rich savory heat at first and a milder savory heat later.
Maruhan East Japan, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods and Premier Group to take the stage at U-ZERO’s “Feedback Management: Practical Case Conference 2026,” to be held online on Dec. 3
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株式会社U-ZERO will hold “Feedback Management: Practical Case Conference 2026” online on Dec. 3, 2026. HR leaders from Maruhan East Japan, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods and Premier Group will take the stage to share their efforts to reform employee engagement.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
More than 1,200 registrations to attend
Covering 930 employees
Approximately 2,800 comments received
More than 2,000 comments collected
Ranked No. 1 in the “Best Companies to Work For” rankings for 7 consecutive years
【Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Up to 45% off select products from 株式会社メイカーズ, including the “SOLIDZ” semi-solid mobile battery and digital electric screwdriver
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株式会社メイカーズ will participate in Amazon’s “Prime Big Deal Days” and the preceding sale, starting Oct. 13, 2026. Select products, including the “SOLIDZ” semi-solid mobile battery and digital electric screwdriver, will be offered at special prices up to 45% off for Prime members only.
“KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA,” one of Japan’s largest traditional crafts festivals, to be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
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一般財団法人伝統的工芸品産業振興協会 will hold “KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA (the 43rd National Conference of the Traditional Crafts Month)” at Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Nov. 7 to 9, 2026. Hosted by 経済産業省, the festival is one of the largest of its kind in Japan and will feature traditional craft exhibitions and sales, as well as hands-on production experiences.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Saturday) to 9 (Monday), 2026
50,000 to 100,000 visitors attend every year
43rd edition
There were 244 designated items as of Oct. 8, 2026
Crafts from 33 production areas nationwide will be featured this time
A new step in makeup preparation: from “concealing” to “priming” the skin! SPICARE, known for its V3 Foundation, launches the new-feel makeup base “V3 Prep Primer,” available from Oct. 8, 2026
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株式会社BJC will launch “V3 Prep Primer,” a new-feel makeup base that helps condition the skin, on Oct. 8, 2026, under the SPICARE brand, known for its “V3 Foundation,” which has sold more than 7.03 million units to date. The price is ¥11,000 including tax, and the volume is 30 ml.
Los Angeles’ hugely popular donut shop ランディーズドーナツ to grand-open a takeout-only location, ランディーズドーナツ 東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ店, in Oshiage on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026!
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東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ店, the 8th location in Japan for the Los Angeles donut shop ランディーズドーナツ operated by Grit International, will grand-open on Oct. 29, 2026.
Zetta Links joins as a member of the Neurodiversity Project, which respects diversity in the way people think
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ゼッタリンクス株式会社 has joined as a member of the “Neurodiversity Project,” promoted by the General Incorporated Association Chotayou. The company also announced the release of a dialogue interview and its participation in an event in November 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月7日(土)・8日(日)
Annual fee: ¥500 including tax
Original1日10サイトまで利用可能
Established: July 2011
Companies mentioned：ゼッタリンクス株式会社、一般社団法人 超多様、B Lab、Google for Education
“Amidaike Daikoku あべのハルカス近鉄本店” to reopen in refreshed form on the same floor from Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026!
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株式会社あみだ池大黒 will relocate its store within the food floor of あべのハルカス近鉄本店 and reopen in refreshed form on Oct. 10, 2026, as part of a remodeling of the floor. The sales area will be expanded to approximately 1.5 times its previous size, while retaining its original gift service and warehouse-residence-inspired design. The store will also run a campaign offering original goods to the first 30 customers who spend ¥3,240 or more.
Demonstration project for a remote mine-monitoring service using fixed-wing VTOL drones in the Republic of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo selected for 経済産業省’s Reiwa 7 supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (small-scale demonstration and feasibility study project)
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エアロセンス株式会社’s demonstration project for a remote mine-monitoring service using fixed-wing VTOL drones in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been selected for 経済産業省’s Reiwa 7 supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy.
パイオリンク renames its TiFRONT switch products “TiFRONT Intelligent Defense Switch”
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株式会社パイオリンク has changed the name of its TiFRONT switch products from “Cloud Security Switch” to “TiFRONT Intelligent Defense Switch” and reorganized its product lineup. It will also exhibit at “Security Days Fall 2026,” to be held in October 2026.
【First-ever 3-day event!】Tokai region’s largest antique market, the 19th Nagoya Antique Market, to be held Nov. 21 (Saturday) to 23 (Monday, holiday). More than 300 vendors expected
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名古屋アンティークマーケット実行委員会 and 株式会社レジスタ will hold the 19th Nagoya Antique Market from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026, in the Tachibana area, centered around Higashi Betsuin and Nishi Betsuin. The event will run for 3 days for the first time in the series, bringing together more than 300 vendors and further establishing itself as one of the largest flea markets in the Tokai region.
Facts
3 days
More than 300 in total
99 antique and vintage shops
26 antique shops
more than 15,000 people
Nov. 21, 2026
19th
Companies mentioned：名古屋アンティークマーケット実行委員会、株式会社レジスタ、真宗大谷派名古屋別院（東別院）、浄土真宗本願寺派 本願寺名古屋別院（西別院）、なごや寺町まちづくり協議会、A·PRANK : DOLLY、Daychild Vintage、Ratta Montta、Vintage Buddy、Old Things Make Friends、URBAN NIGHT OWL、HINATAICHI、SOKO MARKET、Reunión negra -塒-、LENS ASSOCIATES inc.、チャリチャリ
一般社団法人天王洲・キャナルサイド活性化協会 will hold “Tennoz Canal Fes 2026 Autumn/Winter” from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026. The event will feature a display of festival equipment by 宮本卯之助商店, exhibitions of works by artists, a food market and live performances aboard boats, promoting urban tourism and local partnerships.
Japan-born Lifestyle & Beauty brand “AHRES” opens a permanent store at 大丸心斎橋店! Its 10th store nationwide, including long-term POP UP SHOP locations. Special limited-edition sets will also be available.
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Japan-born Lifestyle & Beauty brand “AHRES” has opened a permanent store at 大丸心斎橋店, its 10th store nationwide.
Casefinite launches new AirPods / AirPods Pro-compatible cases from its slim The Frost Air line, designed for refined texture and ease of use
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ケースフィニット株式会社 has launched The Frost Air for AirPods, a slim case compatible with AirPods and AirPods Pro. It measures approximately 2.0mm thick and weighs approximately 15g, and is made from polycarbonate and silicone rubber. The price is 4,980 yen (tax included).
Originalお客さまの想いを寄せたオーナメントがツリーで輝く！ テラスモール湘南イルミネーション2026「Our Blue Xmas」
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住商アーバン開発株式会社 will launch the “Our Blue Xmas” illumination at テラスモール湘南 on Nov. 11, 2026, to mark the facility’s 15th anniversary. The event will include community-participation ornament making and sustainability initiatives.
Shohei Aoyama, winner of the Customer Success Tenkaichi Budokai 2026, to speak at a special “OUTCOME 2026” session. Theme: “How does Japan’s top CSM directly link outcomes to revenue?”
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株式会社UPDATA will hold “OUTCOME 2026,” a B2B conference focused on customer outcomes, with special cooperation from the Japan Customer Success Association. At a special session, 青山翔平氏, winner of the Customer Success Tenkaichi Budokai 2026, will discuss how to directly link outcomes to revenue.
株式会社SORAMICHI has joined the partner program of 株式会社IVRy, which provides the conversational AI platform IVRy, and will strengthen support for digital transformation in telephone operations and improved business efficiency.
StoryHub launches feature for cross-posting to note
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StoryHub株式会社 has launched a feature that uses the note API to send articles created with the AI editing assistant “StoryHub Studio” directly to note as drafts.
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Approximately 89.93 million works have been created
First ice cream on “osina”! Lotte’s “Love with Asia” featured
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NEL株式会社 featured Lotte’s cup ice cream “Love with Asia” on the fan-driven shopping platform “osina” from Aug. 6 to 28, 2026. This was the platform’s first campaign in the ice cream category, aiming to build brand awareness and grow sales through the creation of short-form video UGC.
Facts
From Aug. 6, 2026 to Aug. 28, 2026
Has featured more than 500 products
As a new brand launched for the first time in 10 years
Launched nationwide on April 6, 2026
Including being selected as No. 1 in the food category
Since its 2023 launch
Registered users exceed 200,000
Used by more than 200 companies
More than 450 UGC posts for gummy candies
Recorded more than 7.7 million views
Sales volume grew to more than 2 times its previous level
More than 100 UGC posts across multiple products
Generated more than 2 million views
More than 140 UGC posts for seasonings, too
Has generated more than 3.3 million views
Date established: Dec. 14, 2017
Companies mentioned：NEL株式会社、株式会社ロッテ、株式会社Creative Group
応用技術 publishes case study on セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン’s automated parking lot layout system
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応用技術 has published a case study on the automated parking lot layout system introduced by セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン. Drawing production lead time was cut from 1 week to as little as 10 minutes, and outsourcing costs were reduced for approximately 1,000 cases annually.
“LLMO Cheki” launches “LLMO Tag,” which measures visits and inquiries via AI
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株式会社Itera has launched “LLMO Tag,” a first-party measurement tag that tracks website visits and inquiries via AI search. It visualizes traffic from AI search services such as ChatGPT and Perplexity, and is designed with privacy in mind without using cookies.
[Survey on the maintenance and consolidation of wastewater treatment plants] Approximately 30% of municipal employees “have not been able to consider” how to treat wastewater while facilities are unusable; meanwhile, approximately 80% say consulting businesses that can make proposals in advance helps limit delays and increased costs
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A survey conducted by Seisui Kogyo revealed that municipal employees had not sufficiently considered in advance how to treat wastewater and sludge when wastewater treatment plant equipment is shut down, and examined their views on criteria for selecting temporary response providers.
Solafune completes installation of AI video analysis system at Gunma Prefectural Police
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株式会社Solafune has completed the installation of an AI-powered video analysis system at Gunma Prefectural Police and will continue maintenance and operational support under a long-term contract.
MagicPod launches “AI Test Center,” where AI agents handle testing, and “Real Device Test Center” for mobile testing that is difficult to automate
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株式会社MagicPod has launched 2 new services: “AI Test Center,” where AI agents handle the design, generation and operation of test procedures, and “Real Device Test Center,” where human operators perform mobile operations that are difficult to automate on actual devices.
Facts
Track record of serving more than 500 companies and best practices
There is a track record of reducing estimated costs to 50% or less
株式会社コドモン announced that the number of facility staff using “Sensei Talk,” a business communication tool for childcare facilities, surpassed 50,000 on Aug. 1, 2026. From Sept. 15, 2026, it will also open its “Community feature” to free facility members, in addition to facilities with paid contracts, to promote collaboration among affiliated preschools and within local communities.
Highlights of the exhibition offering an immersive experience of the world of “The Little Prince” revealed; ticket sales start today, Oct. 8 (Thursday), with details of an SNS campaign and some original merchandise also unveiled!
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A special event marking the 80th anniversary of the French publication of “The Little Prince” will be held from Nov. 13, 2026, at Tokyo City View, the observation deck at Roppongi Hills operated by 森ビル株式会社. Tickets go on sale Oct. 8, and original merchandise and collaboration menu items will also be available.
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From Nov. 13, 2026 (Fri)
Through Sunday, February 14, 2027
General admission: 2,200 yen
More than 300 million copies sold worldwide
Read across generations in more than 680 languages and dialects
Through approximately 40 rare drawings
Covers of approximately 70 books published around the world will be exhibited
10 pairs, or 20 people, will be selected by lottery and invited to the “advance preview” held on Thursday, Nov. 12, the day before opening
Asama Kūzanbō in Kita-Karuizawa turns guest rooms into a sushi restaurant for one night only. A private Edomae sushi experience with a chef coming to your room, limited to 1 villa per day, starts Oct. 8 (Thursday)
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Asama Kūzanbō, a villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa operated by 合同会社空山望くらぶ, will launch a limited plan from Oct. 8 in which a sushi chef from Karuizawa visits guest rooms to serve Edomae sushi.
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With more than 30 years of experience as a sushi chef
[Oct. 17 and 18] Four sports come together at 三井アウトレットパーク 岡崎! “Cross Sports Park” offers free try-it sessions and performances
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The urban sports experience event “Cross Sports Park,” hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will be held at 三井アウトレットパーク 岡崎 on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. Free try-it sessions and performances will be offered in 4 sports: parkour, breaking, double dutch and bouldering.
A doctor explains contraceptive options, including the mini-pill
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According to a survey conducted by クリニックフォア, approximately 70% of low-dose pill users are concerned about continuing to take the pill as they get older, and 72% do not know what options are available after stopping. Awareness of the mini-pill tends to be particularly low among people in their 40s, and doctors suggest alternatives such as mini-pills that do not contain estrogen.
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25.6% among those aged 18–29
16.0% among those aged 30–39
7.7% among those aged 40–49
70% said they felt concerned
72% did not know the specific options (the total of the 3 items below)
Launches “Second Assessment After Domestic Appraisal” for owners considering selling condominiums to overseas buyers｜ワンルームマンション売れる君 for overseas high-net-worth individuals
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株式会社フロンティア has launched “Second Assessment After Domestic Appraisal,” a free service for owners of investment studio apartments that have received a domestic real estate appraisal to check the possibility of selling to overseas high-net-worth individuals and investors.
Honda partially upgrades “Honda Franz System,” a driving-assistance device for Honda FIT that enables people with limited use of both arms to operate the vehicle using only their feet
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株式会社ホンダアクセス will make the “Honda Franz System,” a driving-assistance device that enables people with limited use of both arms to operate a vehicle using only their feet, available for installation on FIT models equipped with the Multi-View Camera System, which underwent a minor model change in July 2026. Sales will begin on Oct. 8.
One year after the Osaka-Kansai Expo: How was the wood-free “Experimental Sauna” created? Documentary film on “Taiyo no Tsubomi,” produced by sauna master TTNE, released
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A documentary film, “Documentary of TAIYO TSUBOMI,” about “Taiyo no Tsubomi,” the sauna at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, for which sauna master of TTNE株式会社 served as executive producer, was released on Oct. 7, 2026, the 1st anniversary of the Expo’s closing.
3 products from the “ＫＵＢＯＴＡ ＧＩＮ” brand won a total of 10 medals and 1 special award at 5 competitions in Japan and overseas in 2026
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3 products from Asahi Shuzo’s “ＫＵＢＯＴＡ ＧＩＮ” brand won a total of 10 medals and 1 special award at 5 competitions in Japan and overseas in 2026. The 3rd release in its limited distillation series, “ＫＵＢＯＴＡ ＧＩＮ 冬のをと,” will also go on sale.
Warabimochi specialty shop 甘味処鎌倉 will hold its Halloween-only in-store event, “Trick is, Mochitto,” at locations nationwide from Oct. 15 to 31, 2026. When purchasing a product, customers can tell staff the secret password announced on the official LINE account and choose a card listing a special offer.
Long-awaited return: “Ichiran Tonkotsu Kamadare,” a cup noodle recreating the flavor of “Kamadare Tonkotsu,” available exclusively at the Fukuoka Tenjin Nishidori location, returns in a limited quantity
Case study: 昭和産業株式会社 adopts “LEAD,” an IR materials creation support service, improving the clarity of its medium-term management plan materials with a consistent design
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株式会社ストリームライン has published a case study on 昭和産業株式会社’s adoption of “LEAD,” an IR materials creation support service. The service helped standardize design and reduce workload, and a support page for medium-term management plans has also been added.
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90th anniversary of founding
In 2016
In 2021
Cumulative total of 1,100 companies supported
The number of copies produced also exceeds 3,000
The number of listed-company clients has already exceeded 250