Intelligence Design conducts people-flow and behavioral analysis using AI cameras at “BATON PARK－KAWABATA-RYOKUDO－2026,” held at Otemachi Kawabata Greenway in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
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Intelligence Design株式会社 will install 6 AI cameras around Otemachi Kawabata Greenway in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and conduct people-flow and behavioral analysis using its “IDEA” image analysis solution at the social experiment “BATON PARK－KAWABATA-RYOKUDO－2026,” organized by the Otemachi Pedestrian-Only Road Management Association.
Advancing municipal digital transformation > “My Evacuation Center DX Light” addresses analog challenges at evacuation center reception; pilot test conducted during disaster drill in Daito City
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株式会社G-Place conducted a pilot test of its “My Evacuation Center DX Light” evacuation center reception support system during a disaster drill held in Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, on Sept. 12, 2026.
“omamorich” personal lubricant gel: new tube format follows individual packets
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Pillbox Japan will launch “Keep Moist Gel,” a tube-format version of the lubricant gel from femcare brand “omamorich,” following its individually packaged version, starting Oct. 8, 2026.
[Webinar] Oct. 22 (Thu.): Why does predictive maintenance stall at the PoC stage? Practical use of equipment data, starting with root cause analysis
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold a webinar on Oct. 22, 2026, about analyzing why predictive maintenance projects stall at the PoC stage and putting equipment data to practical use.
レイヤーズ・コンサルティング supports Nippon Dempa Kogyo’s group-wide SAP implementation project
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This case study introduces how 株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング supported 日本電波工業株式会社’s group-wide SAP implementation project. Under a Fit to Standard policy, the companies reformed operations and integrated systems, enabling the group to track management figures across the organization and build a foundation for AI and digital transformation.
Facts
555 consultants
Approximately 500 leading domestic companies
Consulting services for approximately 1,000 projects
GenAI HR Awards 2026 selects 5 finalists for final judging
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一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会 has selected 5 finalists to advance to the final judging of GenAI HR Awards 2026. The awards ceremony will be held at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
5 finalists
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
All 4 categories
Date and time: Nov. 11, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00–15:30
Established: May 10, 2023
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社アイスリーデザイン、株式会社シナジーグローバル、一般財団法人熱海観光局、RX Japan合同会社、一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan、一般社団法人AIガバナンス協会、一般社団法人AICX協会、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート、一般財団法人オープンバッジ・ネットワーク、一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会、一般社団法人Generative AI Japan、一般社団法人ジャパン・リスキリング・イニシアチブ、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、一般社団法人人工知能学会、総務省、デジタル庁、一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会、一般社団法人東京経営者協会、一般財団法人日本情報経済社会推進協会、一般社団法人ピープルアナリティクス＆HRテクノロジー協会、文部科学省、経済産業省、一般社団法人Japan Personal AI Forum
Following strong demand, the 3rd edition of “How to Create ‘Best-Selling’ Menus in the Mobile Ordering Era vol.3” will be held online on Oct. 20
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株式会社トレタ will hold the online seminar “How to Create ‘Best-Selling’ Menus in the Mobile Ordering Era vol.3” on Oct. 20, 2026. The event will share a case study of yakiniku restaurant やきにく大関, which increased its average customer spend using Toreta O/X. Yasataka Taniguchi of サキアジ株式会社 and Tomoki Tanaka of Toreta will speak.
Facts
Average customer spend increased from 5,695 yen
to 6,150 yen (108%), achieving an increase
Has worked on menu development for more than 500 restaurants
Companies mentioned：株式会社トレタ、やきにく大関、サキアジ株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社 the node & pattaya、株式会社メニューデザイン研究所
What does a center operation embodying customer centricity look like? The forefront of financial customer experience, co-created by ビーウィズ
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ビーウィズ was selected as the customer center operations partner for SBI証券 and began work in July 2023. The number of inquiries handled has increased by approximately 90% year over year, and operations have expanded to more than 100 seats.
Top 5 most desirable areas to live in Ota Ward [Results announced]
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A survey conducted by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション has announced the top 5 most desirable areas to live in Ota Ward: Kamata, Omori, Denenchofu, Ikegami and Ookayama.
[Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture] Aiming for zero “unhappy cats.” Tackling a persistent community issue through hometown tax donations after supporting 177 cats
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Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has begun accepting donations through Government Crowdfunding® (GCF®) on the Furusato Choice tax-donation website to support spay and neuter surgeries for ownerless cats and reduce the number of “unhappy cats” to zero. It supported surgeries for 177 cats in FY Reiwa 7, but the challenge remains, and it is seeking to raise ¥1 million.
Datadog appoints Mikihiko Tsunematsu as president of its Japan subsidiary
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Datadog, Inc. has appointed Mikihiko Tsunematsu president of Datadog Japan合同会社 and general manager for Japan. Tsunematsu has more than 20 years of experience and has worked at Amazon Web Services Japan and Cisco Systems, among others. Datadog entered the Japanese market in 2018 and opened a data center in Tokyo in 2023. According to 富士キメラ総研, it ranked No. 1 with a 52.3% domestic market share in FY 2025.
アドテック and KGモーターズ sign basic business partnership agreement for 1-seater compact EV “mibot” business
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アドテック, part of the AKIBAホールディングス Group, and KGモーターズ have signed a basic business partnership agreement for the 1-seater compact EV “mibot” business. アドテック will work as a supplier in areas such as the development and manufacture of in-vehicle control boards and memory supply, supporting KGモーターズ in strengthening its mass-production capabilities and technological foundation.
Facts
Maximum speed: 60 km/h
Range: 100 km
30 km/h steady-speed test figure
Seating capacity: 1 person
Announced on September 1, 2026.
Established: July 2022
Launched in February 1983 (newly established through a company split following a trade name change in October 2015)
It began manufacturing and selling memory modules in 1993
Check hip rotation numerically. “AIMTEMPO,” a 3-in-1 golf aiming device that supports your golf swing, launches on GREEN FUNDING
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株式会社フルークフォレスト launched a domestic crowdfunding campaign in Japan on GREEN FUNDING on October 7, 2026, for “AIMTEMPO,” a 3-in-1 golf aiming device developed by MYAIMING社.
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
The recommended angle is 45 degrees
Check “90 degrees” numerically
Scheduled delivery: expected to ship by the end of December 2026
エヌ・ディ・アール expands support for embedded systems development in Japan through partnership with QNX
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株式会社エヌ・ディ・アール (NDR) has announced a partnership with QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry Limited, expanding its support for embedded systems development in Japan.
Demonstrating next-generation event security at the international art exhibition “TOKYO ATLAS”: Testing a new security model for large outdoor events by combining AI, secure mobile communications and robots at an international art exhibition hosted by 東京都
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セコム, NTTドコモビジネス and アジラ will conduct a demonstration of next-generation event security combining AI image analysis, secure mobile communications and security robots at “TOKYO ATLAS,” an international art exhibition hosted by 東京都, from October 10 to December 20, 2026.
Facts
October 10 (Saturday)–December 20 (Sunday), 2026
72 days, from October 10 (Saturday) to December 20 (Sunday), 2026
Spotlight on the shopping behavior of international visitors to Japan! “September 2026 Analysis of Products Gaining Rapid Attention Among Inbound Visitors”
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株式会社Payke analyzed product scan data from international visitors to Japan in September 2026 and reported a sharp rise in attention for 5 products, including Kao face wash and large bags of snacks from Bourbon and Natori.
Facts
Rose to approximately 3.7 times the previous month's level
Rose to approximately 2.0 times the previous month's level
Rose to approximately 1.9 times the previous month's level
Rose to approximately 1.8 times the previous month's level
Uber Japan supports PGA TOUR official tournament “Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS” as Official Supplier for the 2nd consecutive year
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Uber Japan will support transportation at the PGA TOUR official tournament “Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS,” to be held at Yokohama Country Club in October 2026, as Official Supplier for the 2nd consecutive year. A dedicated pickup lane will be set up at the venue, and discounts of up to ¥1,000 will be offered with a promotional code.
Facts
Official Supplier for the 2nd consecutive year
More than 1,000 times
4 days
Up to ¥1,000 off
More than 70 countries worldwide
More than 15,000 cities
Approximately 50 languages
Approximately 1,000 taxi companies in Japan
47 prefectures
9 prefectures
Companies mentioned：Uber Japan株式会社、Uber Japan、PGA TOUR International Japan、LEXUS、Uber Technologies、Uber
Accelerating business-team-led data use. Sun* launches “YOSUKA,” an AI DataOps Platform that enables “confident decision-making” through a semantic layer
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株式会社Sun Asterisk has launched “YOSUKA,” which uses AI to integrate and analyze quantitative data and qualitative text, turning natural-language questions into business improvement actions.
Facts
Derives concrete business improvement actions in seconds
“KiteRa SHARE,” a user meetup for “KiteRa Pro” for labor and social security attorneys, to be held in 10 cities nationwide
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株式会社KiteRa will hold “KiteRa SHARE,” a user meetup for its “KiteRa Pro” service for labor and social security attorneys, in 10 cities nationwide from October 2026 through June 2027.
Up to 50% off: Special prices on LED headlights for safe nighttime driving during the long autumn evenings in the Fall Super Big Sale
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株式会社WiNEEDS HOLDINGS will hold a sale offering up to 50% off selected LED headlights at エフシーエル(fcl.) on 楽天市場, timed to coincide with the “Rakuten Shopping Marathon” and “Ichiba Day” running from October 14 to 18, 2026.
Facts
Up to 50% off
Approximately 10 times brighter than standard halogen bulbs
Enjoy rooftop movies under the autumn night sky and a bread festival featuring a diverse selection of breads: 東急プラザ蒲田 to host 2 major autumn events
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東急プラザ蒲田 will host the rooftop movie event “Let’s Watch a Halloween Movie!” and the 3rd installment of its bread festival, “Let’s Have a Bread Festival!!,” in autumn 2026.
Mastercard to launch “Mastercard GPS RUN,” a new kind of GPS running event that turns Tokyo into a canvas, starting October 8
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Mastercard will hold “Mastercard GPS RUN,” a running event in which participants use Tokyo as a canvas to create GPS art, from October 8, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Participation is free, with a different course set each month. Finishers will receive an original bandana and benefits at participating stores.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
Feb. 28, 2027
6 courses in total
10,000 yen or more in total
Limited to the first 100 people each month
Complete more than 300 courses
Companies mentioned：Mastercard、Runtrip BASE YOYOGI PARK
Launch of a “Test Support Service” that uses AI to automate test data creation
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東京システムハウス株式会社 launched its “Test Support Service” on October 8, 2026. The service uses AI and static analysis tools to automatically create test data and specifications for each JCL unit.
Seminar on the future of theaters: “Theater Architecture Seminar—Theater Architects Discuss Their Own Work”—Toshifumi Ezoe of Nikken Sekkei to speak at Vol.06
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株式会社シアターワークショップ will hold Vol.06 of its new “Theater Architecture Seminar” series, in which theater architects discuss their own work. Toshifumi Ezoe of 株式会社日建設計 will speak.
Shohei Ohtani 2026 Premium Standard Jewelry: Official MLB-certified “SHOHEI OHTANI OFFICIAL K18 COIN DIAMOND PENDANT & PINS” now available for preorder
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株式会社今与 is now accepting orders in limited quantities for officially MLB-certified jewelry made from K18 and SV materials, including pendants, pins and rings, commemorating Shohei Ohtani’s 300th career MLB home run.
Essential reading for Kankandoritsu applicants: University entrance exam success is determined by “self-study” and “strategy.” “Is Strategy 9割 of University Entrance Exams?!” to be released exclusively on Kindle
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“Is Strategy 9割 of University Entrance Exams?!,” a Kindle-exclusive book distilling the expertise of 個別戦略指導会, operated by the 第一ゼミナールグループ of 株式会社ウィザス, will be released on October 16, 2026. As a launch promotion, it will be available for 99 yen instead of its regular price of 500 yen.
AI data platform “COMETA” launches BI features that develop the semantic layer with use
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株式会社primeNumber has launched BI features for its AI data platform “COMETA.” The features support analysis through natural-language conversations, with approved findings reflected in the semantic layer following review by the systems department. This enables data definitions to be maintained autonomously and promotes company-wide data use.
Facts
“primeNumber DATA SUMMIT 2026,” to be held on October 15, 2026
Seminar scheduled to be published on October 30, 2026
Low Earth orbit satellite communications are redefining competitive advantages for global telecom operators: 4 perspectives to consider before investing in infrastructure【A.T. Kearney】
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A.T. Kearney has published an article on how low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications are redefining competitive advantages for global telecom operators. The expansion of LEO providers such as Starlink is changing the competitive landscape for terrestrial networks, making it necessary to reassess market strategies and policy responses before investing in infrastructure.
Launching the “KPTP-B Series,” a triple-storage system that can be expanded to suit household needs and makes smart use of electricity at home
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オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社 announced that it will launch the “KPTP-B Series,” a triple-storage system that integrates solar power generation, battery storage and V2H, in January 2027.
Facts
Launch begins in January 2027
Storage capacity can be expanded to 19.5 kWh
A whole-home hybrid system can be configured with as few as 3 units
Supports EV fast charging of up to 12 kW
Compared with 6 kW charging for typical V2H systems
Raises standalone output from 4 kVA to 6 kVA compared with the previous “KPBP-A Series”
Expands the capacity of connectable solar panels to a maximum of 10 kW across 4 circuits
A.T. Kearney has published an analysis highlighting the importance of cross-border location strategies, saying European data center demand is expanding beyond the 5 major FLAP-D cities. The demand growth rate score for 2025–2030 is high in Central and Eastern Europe at 39%, and infrastructure requirements are also changing as AI inference workloads increase.
Facts
Central and Eastern Europe: 39%
19.5% for the 5 major FLAP-D cities
3 countries account for 32.1% of the total increase in Index points
Inference already accounts for 80% of AI workloads
Expected to reach 85% in 2028
AI servers accounted for 23–27% of data center power consumption in 2025
PCA to hold its 5th user community networking event, “PCA School Day 2026—Fall,” at a former elementary school site
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PCA will hold its user community networking event, “PCA School Day 2026—Fall,” free of charge on October 23, 2026, at IMAGINUS, a creative hub in Suginami Ward.
“Office de Yasai” begins delivery of “Konjac Jelly: Mini Tomato,” made using approximately 300 kg of off-spec mini tomatoes
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株式会社KOMPEITO will begin offering “Konjac Jelly: Mini Tomato,” made using off-spec mini tomatoes, through “OFFICE DE YASAI” in October 2026. The first batch uses approximately 300 kg of mini tomatoes, with the aim of reducing food waste and promoting the SDGs.
1 in 7 have had a close call at cram schools or extracurricular lessons! Expectations for improved safety measures rise under Japan’s DBS (Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children) [Parent Survey]
A total of 77% said they expect to feel more secure than they do now.
The Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children, which includes a system for checking the criminal records of people working with children, will take effect on December 25, 2026.
14% of parents answered “yes.”
A majority, 52%, said they had “never received an explanation.”
~Do women in their 10s want to be seen positively by those around them?~ Survey on attitudes and behaviors related to beauty and grooming
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A survey of 1,141 men and women aged 16–69 conducted by 日本インフォメーション株式会社 found that daily grooming mainly involves oral care and face washing, while spending on beauty products and skincare habits differ significantly by gender. Women in their 10s were particularly conscious of wanting to be seen positively by those around them, and concerns such as gray hair and age spots varied by age group.
Facts
1,141 men and women nationwide, aged 16–69
The survey was conducted from August 26 to August 27, 2026.
“Bad breath and dental care” ranked highest at 57.6%
“Facial cleansing” followed at 53.6%.
Among women, “bad breath and dental care” was 66.6%
“Skincare” was 53.8%
Among women, “toner” was 62.0%
“Emulsion and cream” was 48.1%
Among men, each was 18.5%
12.7％
Toner showed a 43.5-point gender gap in particular
Average monthly spending on beauty and grooming was 3,746 yen
Women spent approximately 2.3 times as much as men
Women's monthly average was 5,207 yen
Men: 2,309 yen
Women spent 2,898 yen more
Among men, those in their 20s spent the most, at 3,921 yen
That was 1,612 yen above the average for men overall
The top concerns overall were “gray hair” at 26.9%
“Yellowing or staining of teeth” at 25.0%
“Fat around the stomach” at 24.2%
“Age spots and freckles” at 23.1%
The rate among men was 38.3%
Among women, it was 68.8%
Among men, “shaving or trimming facial hair” was 31.6%
Halloween picks available for a limited time! — Croquettes and mini burgers made with Hokkaido pumpkin —
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井筒まい泉株式会社 will release “Hokkaido Pumpkin Cream Croquette” and “Halloween Mini Pumpkin Burger,” made with Hokkaido pumpkin, for a limited time during Halloween.
Toy manufacturer スタジオソータ plans to release “Wedge Motorcycle Custom,” a capsule toy and boxed toy created in collaboration with custom motorcycle shop Wedge Motorcycle, in January 2027. The models are highly detailed reproductions based on 3D scans of actual motorcycles, and reservations are now open.
Euphoria, 大塚製薬 and the Aomori Prefecture Sports Performance Improvement Headquarters support elite athletes in performing at their best through data-based conditioning
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株式会社ユーフォリア, 大塚製薬 and the Aomori Prefecture Sports Performance Improvement Headquarters are providing data-based conditioning support to elite athletes ahead of the Aomori National Sports Festival, which opens in October 2026. They have established a system to objectively monitor and analyze athletes’ health and diets using ONE TAP SPORTS, an athlete database provided by Euphoria, Oura Ring and 大塚製薬’s nutrition monitoring service Vivoo.
Facts
The main event opens on Oct. 10, 2026
Originalラグビー日本代表をはじめとする75の日本代表チーム
A total of 80 sports domestically and internationally
Yasutoshi Ezumi, Richard Collasse and Tomoe Shinohara, internationally active at the forefront of the fashion world, appointed as specially invited professors at 日本女子大学’s Faculty of Fashion Design (provisional name)
ONODERA GROUP sponsors the “Yokohama Marathon 2026” as an official partner
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ONODERA GROUP will sponsor the “Yokohama Marathon 2026,” to be held on October 25, 2026, for the 3rd consecutive year as an official partner, and will help run the event through activities including water-station volunteering.
Facts
3rd consecutive year
More than 3,000 locations nationwide
More than 30,000 participants (approximately 30,200)
Full marathon / 42.195 km
First runner (approximately 22.7 km)
Second runner (approximately 19.5 km)
Bayfront Highway Run / approximately 20.3 km
Minato Mirai 7 km Run / approximately 7 km
Enjoy Run (wheelchair users, families and junior high school students) / approximately 3 km
[Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi] A feast of generous bento boxes and first-time treats! 55th Hokkaido Grand Product Fair
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The 55th Hokkaido Grand Product Fair will be held at Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi for 2 consecutive weeks, from October 14 to 27, 2026. The first installment will feature 45 shops and the second 43, selling seafood bento boxes, wagyu steak bento boxes, hamburgers, sweets and more.
[On sale today] Craft beer “ClaGla Semba Beer” arrives for board game and puzzle fans!
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Sapporo-based board game and puzzle maker ClaGla（株式会社クラグラ）released its original craft beer “ClaGla Semba Beer” in its online shop on October 8, 2026. It was brewed by 澄川麦酒株式会社.
エアウィーヴ provides bedding to the track and field team at 國學院大學
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株式会社エアウィーヴ has signed a supply agreement with 國學院大學 and provided its track and field team with Milan-Cortina 2026 licensed bed mattresses and the “エアウィーヴ Portable 02.” It also held a sleep seminar for athletes and staff, supporting their sleep environment to help improve athletic performance.
First collaboration between Korean self-photo studio “Photoism” and “あっとほぉーむカフェ”! All 14 limited-edition frames launch worldwide on October 8!
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The maid café “あっとほぉーむカフェ,” operated by インフィニア株式会社, is collaborating for the first time with Korean self-photo studio “Photoism.” All 14 limited-edition frames will be available at Photoism locations worldwide starting October 8, 2026.
Local breads, snacks and puddings from across Japan come together; event to be held in succession at 5 TSUTAYA stores in Chiba, Aichi, Kagoshima and Fukushima
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カルチュア・エクスペリエンス株式会社 will hold an event featuring regional breads, snacks and puddings at 5 TSUTAYA and other stores in Chiba, Aichi, Kagoshima and Fukushima prefectures in October 2026.
First-ever アラジン! A circulator that works every day, 365 days a year. A new model specialized in drying clothes, with “3 functions in 1” based on heating technology, solves the challenges of indoor laundry drying. 『Aladdin Dry Circulator』 launches
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日本エー・アイ・シー株式会社 will launch its first circulator under the アラジン brand, the 『アラジン Dry Circulator』, on Oct. 22, 2026. This model is specially designed for drying clothes. Its W Shut-Off Sensor supports safe indoor laundry drying, and it serves 3 functions: air circulation, warm air, and clothes drying.
DHL Express sees growth in heavy cargo across Asia-Pacific as more companies prepare for uncertain supply chains
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DHL Express announced that the daily weight of international express shipments of heavy cargo in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China, increased by 16% from January to July 2026. It said demand for express shipping of heavy cargo is rising in the high-tech, automotive, and engineering and manufacturing industries as companies respond to supply chain uncertainty, and that its “Heavy Weight Express” solution and infrastructure expansion are contributing to the growth.
Facts
Original1日あたり国際エクスプレス取扱重量が16％の増加を記録しました
From January to July 2026
An estimated 10.2 million tons of heavy cargo[2] are transported annually
Accounts for more than 34% of the total
Transport weight is growing at a rate of nearly 20%
The number of locations in the Asia-Pacific region has reached approximately 1,000
Human clinical trial using the hop-derived ingredient “AstroHop®” confirms increases in muscle mass and skeletal muscle mass index
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株式会社ダイセル announced that the findings of a human clinical trial using the hop-derived ingredient “AstroHop®” have been published in an academic journal. In a 12-week trial involving middle-aged and older men and women, the study confirmed significant increases in limb muscle mass and skeletal muscle mass index, as well as suppression of the inflammatory cytokine IL-6, compared with the placebo group.
Facts
Percentage change through week 12
A gap of approximately 10 years between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy
株式会社ログラス has begun providing 株式会社コスモス調剤 with its cloud-based management system, “Loglass Management.” With its group expanding through M&A and new store openings, コスモス調剤 adopted the system to centrally manage planning data across multiple segments, enabling the creation of medium-term management plans and timely investment decisions.
Facts
In the 2025 fiscal year budget and performance management SaaS/PaaS market
Has achieved the No. 1 share (※)
A medium-term management plan looking 2 to 3 years ahead
Getting leads but not converting them into sales meetings? Optimizing marketing efforts as a whole by identifying bottlenecks
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will hold a webinar from Oct. 19 to 21, 2026, on identifying bottlenecks from lead generation to sales meeting creation and optimizing marketing efforts.
Winners of the business design award “MAU SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD 2026” announced! With sponsorship from Sony Marketing, the award brings together universities across institutional boundaries
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武蔵野美術大学 held “MAU SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD 2026” with sponsorship from Sony Marketing. The Yamanobe team from 筑波大学 won the Grand Prix; a team from 慶應義塾大学 and 聖学院高等学校 won the Runner-Up Grand Prix; and the Jou team from 武蔵野美術大学 received a Special Award.
Facts
At its third edition
20 teams that passed the document screening
10 finalist teams that passed the first round of judging
Official multiple artwork 《Research on Olfactive Display》 by 和泉侃 goes on sale. Bringing the olfactory experience born at the festival into everyday life.
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“MEET YOUR ART,” an art project by エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社, will begin selling “Research on Olfactive Display,” an olfactory experience artwork by 和泉侃, on Oct. 9, 2026, to mark the festival’s 5th anniversary. The price is 12,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
¥12,000 (tax included)
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
5th anniversary
Companies mentioned：エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、Olfactive Studio Ne、THE ROOT 595、Kunjudo、H inc.
2.43 million rice balls served to date! “Onigiri Action 2026,” a campaign anyone can help grow, starts today—making the world’s food issues personal through rice balls that keep evolving
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特定非営利活動法人TABLE FOR TWO International will hold “Onigiri Action 2026” from Oct. 8 to Nov. 17 in recognition of the United Nations’ World Food Day. By posting photos of rice balls on social media or the campaign website, participants help provide school meals to children in Africa and Asia through donations from sponsors and others. This year, 30 companies and organizations, including 日産セレナ, オイシックス, ニッスイ and ニコニコのり, are sponsoring the campaign, while 青稜中学校・高等学校 joins as its first school partner. Judo athlete 杉本美香 has been appointed special ambassador. The cumulative number of meals provided has exceeded 120 million.
Facts
Starting today, Thursday, Oct. 8
Through November 17 (Tuesday)
30 companies and organizations
5 servings of school lunch will be delivered
20 yen of the price will be donated
We have about 700 organizations participating
Original累計支援給食数は1億2千万食以上
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人TABLE FOR TWO International、TFT、日産セレナ、日産自動車株式会社、オイシックス、オイシックス株式会社、シダックスフードサービス、ニッスイ、株式会社ニッスイ、ニコニコのり、GOEN、象印マホービン、ミライトリンク、サンゲツ、ニッコクトラスト、豊田通商、田辺ファーマ、三菱重工業、双日、GMOインターネットグループ、丸東、LEOC、住友電気工業、SI＆C、RKKCS、アマノ、住友理工、キッチンde給食、ジョーンズ ラング ラサール、商船三井、新潟県観光協会、フーディストノート、デリッシュキッチン、YONDE、月刊総務
【フライングタイガー】Announces its 3 major Christmas trend predictions for 2026! This year’s ways to enjoy the season: “tsuku-pa,” “treat gifts” and “multi-way”
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Based on the results of a WEB survey for Christmas 2026 conducted for the フライングタイガー brand, Zebra Japan株式会社 predicts and announces 3 major trends: “tsuku-pa,” “treat gifts” and “multi-way.” It analyzes that interest is growing in DIY, self-gifting and highly practical items.
Facts
Number of respondents: 487
“DIY and handmade activities” account for 50.1%
“Making sweets” accounts for 59.1%
“Cooking” also accounts for 69.0%
“Myself” tops the list at 58.9%
69.2% say they want to buy one in 2026
“I want to choose something I can use long after Christmas” accounts for 30.2%
“I want to choose something that can be used for multiple purposes” accounts for 19.1%
Manual creation and knowledge management service NotePM adds MCP support; launches “AI Connector” feature to search and create internal knowledge using your existing generative AI
Teradata announces results of AI use in healthcare and insurance, including disease prediction
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Teradata announced case studies of AI use at a European research institute, a U.S. healthcare system and a U.S. insurance provider. Results included 70% accuracy in disease prediction, a 520% improvement in patient engagement and faster regulatory compliance.
Facts
Predicts disease onset 10 years in advance with 70% accuracy
Patient and member engagement improved by 520%
90% of healthcare leaders
20% or less of data is contextualized and usable by AI
Surveyed 1,000 corporate IT and data leaders
40% remain at an early stage
We got it up and running in just 3 days
Based on about 150 features
43% of medical institutions
Companies mentioned：Teradata、日本テラデータ株式会社、Wakefield Research
IVRy signs partnership agreement with SORAMICHI, offering end-to-end support from automating phone responses to analyzing and using conversation data
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株式会社IVRy has signed a partnership agreement with DX support company 株式会社SORAMICHI, establishing a framework to provide end-to-end support for automating phone responses and analyzing and using conversation data.
Amazon bestseller※1! Rakuten No. 1 in the turmeric category※2. “良朝丸,” supervised by Ryuji, a cooking researcher who loves sake※3, to be stocked at 1,855 マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー stores nationwide! Sales to begin on a rolling basis from October 8
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株式会社P2C announced that “良朝丸,” a designated quasi-drug supervised by cooking researcher Ryuji, will begin rolling out at 1,855 マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー stores nationwide from October 8, 2026.
Facts
1,855 stores nationwide
Popular “45-tablet” size
“135 tablets (45 doses)”
1,490 yen (tax included)
3,980 yen (tax included)
Total social media followers have surpassed 11.3 million
A YouTube channel with 5.6 million subscribers
Contains the maximum amount (60 mg)
Richly formulated with “turmeric powder” (1,710 mg)
Repro adopts “Repro MA” to support OMO initiatives at カメラのキタムラ
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Repro株式会社’s multichannel marketing automation platform “Repro MA” has been adopted by 株式会社キタムラ, enabling the company to establish a cross-departmental operating structure to advance OMO initiatives and consolidate its tools.
Now accepting inquiries about customized company-specific support, from standalone stress checks to follow-up measures
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting inquiries about customizing its corporate health management support service “BODY PALETTE” to meet each company’s needs, from standalone stress checks to group analysis and follow-up measures. It can also support preparations for the requirement to conduct stress checks at workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, set to take effect in April 2028.
Facts
Workplaces that regularly employ 50 or more workers
Implementation will be mandatory from April 1, 2028
“Future Career Academy” trial information session to be held in Osaka Namba
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株式会社イー・ラーニング研究所 held a trial information session for “Future Career Academy” in Osaka Namba on September 26, 2026. The classroom aims to develop non-cognitive skills in children in grades 3–6 using the “Children’s Future Career” board-game learning material, and plans to hold additional sessions in November.
AVILEN ranks No. 1 in both passers in the 2nd E Qualification exam of 2026 and cumulative passers
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株式会社AVILEN produced 149 successful candidates in “E Qualification 2026, session 2” administered by the 一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会 (JDLA), ranking No. 1 in the number of passers among JDLA-certified providers. Its cumulative number of passers also ranked No. 1, at 2,777.
Facts
Produced 149 successful candidates
Cumulative number of successful candidates (2,777)
Yuko Ando, Takashi Fujii and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu share their sleep in columns as “sleep creators”! Report on the “SLEEP ACTION LAB” media presentation, which begins with “First, let’s try sleeping.”
UCC’s “coffee you don’t drink,” “YOINED,” will have its first solo booth at “SCAJ2026,” Asia’s largest coffee event
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“YOINED,” an edible-style coffee offered by UCC上島珈琲株式会社, will have its first solo booth at “SCAJ2026,” Asia’s largest specialty coffee event, held from October 14 to 16. The booth will feature product sampling and collaboration initiatives with other companies.
SABON’s popular annual “Advent Calendar 2026” returns. A holiday-limited collection offering 24 days of surprises
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Natural cosmetics brand SABON will release the “Advent Calendar 2026” in limited quantities as the second installment of its Holiday Collection 2026, “Golden Citrus.” Priced at ¥22,000 (tax included), it will be available for pre-order online from October 22 and go on sale at directly operated stores from November 5. Several types of gift kits in the same theme will also be released in limited quantities.
Facts
24 surprises
¥22,000 (tax included)
Available in limited quantities from Thursday, November 5
Reservations open at directly operated stores from Thursday, October 22
¥4,070 (including tax)
¥6,380 (tax included)
¥3,520 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：SABON、株式会社 SABON Japan、SABON Japan
MOAB, made for winter, with specs designed for winter. The winter model “MOAB 3 SYNTHETIC ICE WATERPROOF” features a wide profile and Vibram® Arctic Grip
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U.S. outdoor brand MERRELL will launch the winter model “MOAB 3 SYNTHETIC ICE WATERPROOF,” equipped with a Vibram® Arctic Grip All Terrain outsole designed to deliver excellent traction across a variety of winter surfaces, on October 9, 2026.
Introducing “ZENRIN Maps Studio,” which helps streamline collateral valuation and preliminary loan assessment work at financial institutions, at FIT2026
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株式会社ゼンリン will exhibit at “FIT2026,” held at Tokyo International Forum from October 15 to 16, 2026, introducing its cloud service “ZENRIN Maps Studio,” which supports greater operational efficiency at financial institutions. A seminar on 北洋銀行’s implementation case will also be held.
スマートキャンプ releases the “Inside Sales Industry Report 2026”
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スマートキャンプ株式会社 released the “Inside Sales Industry Report 2026” on October 8, 2026, covering the market size and trends in inside sales. Adoption among domestic SaaS companies has reached approximately 98%, and the sector is shifting from a phase of quantitative expansion to one of qualitative transformation. The report identifies lagging AI adoption as a challenge, while showing that more than half of companies using AI calling have seen results.
AI thinks. People connect. Talks and discussions on the use of generative AI in HR and store operations〈Event report〉
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On September 15, 2026, ワールド・モード・ホールディングス (WMH) held an event on the use of generative AI for HR and organizational development professionals in the fashion and lifestyle industries. Speakers from サザビーリーグ, BRUSH and other organizations discussed AI support for work and the importance of human connection.
山下本気うどん, operated by 株式会社ガーデン, designates the 11th of every month as “Yamashita Honki Udon Day” and will hold a campaign on October 11 offering selected popular menu items at special prices.
HENNGE announces “IT Department Sugoroku: Municipal Edition”
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HENNGE株式会社 has created “IT Department Sugoroku: Municipal Edition,” an original board game that lets players experience the work of local government information systems staff. It will be unveiled for the first time at the “Local Government Information Systems Fair 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe on October 27 and 28, 2026.
大垣共立銀行 advances data-driven sales operations with “MotionBoard”
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株式会社大垣共立銀行 has adopted “MotionBoard,” a BI×AI coexisting data application platform from ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社, and built and published 17 types of dashboards in-house in just under 10 months from the start of production operations. Monthly access by bank employees has reached approximately 6,000.
Facts
Just under 10 months since full-scale operations began
AI platform for sourcing machine parts “meviy” launches automatic quoting for milled parts with positional tolerances for holes
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株式会社ミスミグループ本社 began offering automatic quotes for hole positional tolerances through the milling service of its AI platform “meviy” on October 5, 2026. This enables users to quickly check prices and delivery times for parts requiring highly precise hole positioning, such as those used in the aerospace and semiconductor industries.
[LANEIGE] Bouncy and snug. A plump, firm-looking effect. Introducing “Bouncy Hydrogel Eye Patches,” eye patches for a radiant morning look*³, formulated with double PDRN*¹ and dissolving microneedle-shaped ingredients*²
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アモーレパシフィック is launching “Bouncy Hydrogel Eye Patches,” an eye patch from Korean-born brand “LANEIGE,” on November 1, 2026. Formulated with PDRN and microneedle ingredients, the patches are priced at 2,970 yen (tax included).
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
Intensive care in 20 minutes
Absorption capacity is 2.6 times higher
Penetrates through 10 layers of the stratum corneum
NTT-AT to showcase a new business transformation model powered by “AI×RPA” at “Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026”
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NTT Advanced Technology will exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026, showcasing a business transformation model powered by “AI×RPA.” The exhibit will demonstrate the integration of WinActor®, Tsunagi AI powered by Dify, and the fully Japanese-developed LLM “tsuzumi 2.”
Applications for “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” to be held on 10/14 (Wed.), surpass 2,000
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株式会社ワンキャリア announced that applications for “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” a recruitment conference to be held in Kyoto on October 14, 2026, have surpassed 2,000.
Facts
Surpassed 2,000
A total of 63 programs
About 1,300 recruiters and business leaders/CHROs will gather
SCSK builds an in-house sales AI agent using Salesforce’s “Agentforce”
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SCSK will adopt Salesforce’s AI agent platform “Agentforce” and its top-tier support plan, “Signature Success Plan,” to build an in-house sales AI agent and begin training 100 FDE professionals.
Facts
Gross profit grew to 200% of the same period last year, among other results
Developed by SCSK over approximately 20 years as a leading Salesforce partner
[Kaya Soya of Kagaya’s first solo book!] Essay picture book “4 Dogs and the Time Until I Grew Up,” depicting life with dogs from boyhood to adulthood, goes on sale October 8!
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株式会社二見書房 will publish “4 Dogs and the Time Until I Grew Up,” the first solo essay picture book by Soya Kaya of comedy duo Kagaya, on October 8, 2026. It portrays life with 4 dogs in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture.