motomo launches “MagSafe-Compatible METAL CASE” for iPhone 18 pro, combining a transparent body with an aluminum alloy bumper
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has begun taking preorders for motomo’s “MagSafe-Compatible METAL CASE” for iPhone 18 Pro/17 Pro. The clear case features a polycarbonate back and an aluminum alloy bumper, and is priced at 3,580 yen (tax included).
Subscription management service “BSSsymphony” adds MCP support, enhancing business data use through AI
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株式会社日立ソリューションズ will release the latest version of its subscription management service “BSSsymphony” on October 8. With MCP support, it has enhanced access to business data by AI agents and assistance features powered by conversational AI.
Explore the history of Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, the city of salt, and take on a QuizKnock-made quiz! “QuizKnock × Ako Chemical: A Quiz Stamp Rally Through 400 Years of Saltmaking in Ako” set to begin October 15
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QuizKnock, operated by 株式会社baton, and Ako Chemical are collaborating to hold a quiz stamp rally in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, and Tokyo starting October 15, 2026. The free event, celebrating 400 years of saltmaking by Ako Chemical, takes participants to all 11 locations.
Stockmark’s “Automatic Report Generation AI” ranks No. 1 overall at international natural language processing conference “AACL-IJCNLP 2026”
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“Automatic Report Generation AI,” developed by ストックマーク株式会社, ranked No. 1 overall at “LT4CPR,” a workshop held alongside an international natural language processing conference in Zhuhai, China.
バーガーキング® teams up with “pickleball” again! New pickle-loaded “Pickleball Burger” features 11 pickles and a refreshing signature creamy dill sauce! Available in 2 varieties: double beef and chicken!
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株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン will launch the limited-time “Pickleball Burger” and “Chicken Pickleball Burger,” each featuring 11 pickles in a nod to the rules of pickleball, starting October 9, 2026. The launch comes as バーガーキング® continues its sponsorship agreement with ピックルボール日本連盟.
Japanese restaurant Karei at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will offer the limited-time lunch course “Shunka: A Blessing of Good Fortune” featuring ingredients from Kanagawa Prefecture from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 17, 2027.
The French Fry Grand Prix, bringing together original menu items vying for the No. 1 title, will be held for the first time! “Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping: Eat, Drink and Explore Fine Dining” to be held
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Original森ビル株式会社が運営する虎ノ門ヒルズで、2026年11月2日から12日まで「Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping」を開催。92店舗が参加し、1,000円からのホッピングセットを提供。併催企画としてオリジナルフライドポテトを投票で決める「フライドポテトグランプリ」や体験型イベント「異変だらけの虎ノ門ヒルズ」も初開催される。
Articles can now be created and managed through external services. Launch of the “note API” for businesses
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note has launched the “note API,” which enables articles to be created and managed through external services, for companies using its advanced business plan, “note pro.” For its first integration, it has partnered with StoryHub株式会社’s StoryHubスタジオ, and plans to add support for more services in the future.
Facts
Approximately 89.93 million works have been created
As interest in sleep grows, “Oyasumi Yoga” surpasses 700,000 cumulative participants
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“Oyasumi Yoga,” a program offered through 株式会社ルネサンス’s online lesson service “ROL,” surpassed 700,000 cumulative participants between its launch in April 2022 and the end of September 2026.
Facts
Cumulative participants surpass 700,000
Since the program launched in April 2022
Through the end of September 2026
More than 900 people can participate at the same time
Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session
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株式会社キズキ, which supports people experiencing school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship, will hold an online recruitment information session on Oct. 15, 2026. Its features include eliminating seniority-based promotion and offering career paths based on performance.
WHAT CAFE to hold “Matsuri × Art Exhibition -Many Facets of Festivals-,” a collaborative exhibition with 宮本卯之助商店, from Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
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WHAT CAFE, operated by 寺田倉庫株式会社, will hold “Matsuri × Art Exhibition -Many Facets of Festivals-,” a collaborative exhibition with 宮本卯之助商店, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, 2026. The exhibition will feature works by 13 artists, a collaborative installation, workshops, and related events including ART YATAI.
[株式会社CINC] A way to identify the keywords ChatGPT uses in web searches when generating answers. In-house browser extension developed
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株式会社CINC has developed an in-house browser extension for Google Chrome that retrieves the keywords (search queries) ChatGPT uses in web searches when generating answers. The tool will be used to analyze and develop strategies for AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO).
Spotlight on 8 newly drawn illustrations, including Rinne and Lucifer! “Monster Strike × Namco Campaign 2026: Colorful Party in Namco”
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will hold the “Monster Strike × Namco Campaign 2026” at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and on Namco Online Crane from Oct. 16 to Dec. 13, 2026. The campaign will feature prizes and figures using newly drawn illustrations from “Monster Strike,” as well as a lottery for customers who spend 500 yen and a repost giveaway on X.
Facts
A total of 8 newly drawn illustrations
Friday, October 16, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
Spend 500 yen
Prizes for a total of 20 winners
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、バンダイナムコアミューズメント、MIXI、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
We started playing and before we knew it, we’d become friends. “VS Tokimeki Night: VS PARK Private Mega Group Date SPECIAL” to be held in Yokohama Minato Mirai on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and 株式会社リンクバル will jointly hold “VS Tokimeki Night: VS PARK Private Mega Group Date SPECIAL,” an interactive dating festival for a total of 1,000 participants, in Yokohama Minato Mirai on Dec. 5, 2026.
Facts
A total of around 1,000 participants
Saturday, December 5, 2026
27 types of activities
Men: 7,500 yen per person
Women: 3,500 yen per person
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社リンクバル、VS PARK、machicon JAPAN、CoupLink、1on1 for Singles、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
Enjoy the delicious taste of 2 kinds of peaches! “Adult Garigari-kun Whole-Squeezed White Peach & Yellow Peach”
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赤城乳業 will launch “Adult Garigari-kun Whole-Squeezed White Peach & Yellow Peach,” featuring the delicious taste of white and yellow peaches, nationwide on Oct. 13, 2026. It contains 33% peach juice, and a giveaway campaign will also be held on social media.
[ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド] [ル・パン総本店] [アミ神戸] Kobe in autumn embraces the world of Moomin with limited-edition menus and original items for “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー”
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株式会社ラスイート will take part in the “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー Project,” running from Oct. 10 to Nov. 30, 2026, and sell limited-edition menus and original items at ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド, アミ神戸, and ル・パン総本店.
Facts
Afternoon tea set with seasonal drink: 5,750 yen (6,325 yen including tax)
Moomin collaboration dessert plate set: 4,000 yen (4,400 yen including tax)
89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
We are pleased to announce that it will be held on October 9, 2026
In “Credit Cycles,” published with Moore in 1997,
Filed 15 shareholder proposals with HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% in favor)
Including an increase in the word limit for shareholder proposal explanations (4,000 characters)
Including winning a court ruling in 2025
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
Capital: 90 million yen
Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、クラリベイト、トムソン・ロイター、Web of Science、プリンストン大学、東大、BBVA財団、保谷硝子、HOYA株式会社、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、コスモ株式会社、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、Amazon
Supporting the future of coffee together with producing regions: Tully’s original “Peru Grafting Project” was recognized by multiple international PR awards and earned top honors
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The PR campaign for タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社’s “Peru Grafting Project” earned top honors at multiple international PR awards, including the Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards, Global SABRE Awards, Golden World Awards and PR Awards Asia-Pacific.
Facts
Launched in 2019
The first harvest took place in 2023
Sold at select stores in 2024 and 2025
It will go on sale again this year at select タリーズコーヒー stores on Wednesday, Oct. 14
Out of 1,200 entries across all categories
5 finalists
Selected among the world’s Top 40 outstanding PR programs
Oct. 20 (Tue.) event: Preparing for the 2027 revision of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds: Go beyond identity verification! A seminar on real estate transaction workflows connected through kintone, from responding to inquiries to closing contracts
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株式会社ショーケース and サイボウズ株式会社 will hold an online seminar on improving the efficiency of real estate transaction workflows using kintone on Oct. 20, 2026, in preparation for the April 2027 revision of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
Facts
The event will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Capacity: 300 people
Used by more than 42,000 companies
Adopted by more than 480 companies in total (as of October 2026)
ダイヤモンド・オンライン earns JICDAQ certification; unveils new ad offerings focused on reader survey findings and search trends in the AI era
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ダイヤモンド・オンライン, operated by 株式会社ダイヤモンド社, has earned JICDAQ certification, revamped its media guide and published the latest reader survey findings. It has also begun offering two new advertising packages tailored to search trends in the AI era: “Intelligence Asset Package” and “High Impact Ad.”
株式会社ドトールコーヒー will launch “Hot Morning Smoked Chicken with Mushroom Cream,” available in the morning only, and “Crispy Chocolate Caramel Mille-Crêpe” from Oct. 22.
A limited-time collaboration cafe tied to the “WIND BREAKER 5th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION” is coming to Collabo_Index 名古屋PARCO! ☆
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A limited-time collaboration cafe tied to the “WIND BREAKER 5th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION” will run at Collabo_Index 名古屋PARCO from Oct. 9 to Nov. 1, 2026.
Enjoy the flavors of fall with the Keroro Platoon at a collaboration cafe: “Invading the Autumn Harvest!” Opening for a limited time in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi)!
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A collaboration cafe with the anime “Sgt. Frog” will open for a limited time at Collabo_Index locations in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi) from Oct. 9 to Nov. 16, 2026. It will serve autumn-themed food, sweets and drinks, along with original merchandise, and will operate on a reservation-priority basis.
ナウキャスト provides コメ兵 with “DataLens Store Development,” an AI agent for store development
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ナウキャスト has begun providing コメ兵 with “DataLens Store Development,” an AI agent for store development. The service will streamline the management of more than 500 property listings per month and support data-driven decisions on new store locations.
Facts
Approximately 200 stores across Japan
More than 500 property listings received per month
More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad
“Black × high-performance” brand Macqlo announces its 26AW COLLECTION and launches a LOOK page.
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株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ has announced the 2026 fall/winter collection for its apparel brand Macqlo and launched a LOOK page. The collection features high-performance items made with proprietary material “ultimex” and advanced material “Airfreak®,” with sales beginning sequentially from Sept. 11.
“Macromill Conference 2026” to be held online on Friday, Oct. 30
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株式会社マクロミル will hold “Macromill Conference 2026” online on Oct. 30, 2026. The theme is “Whoever masters insights masters marketing,” with executives from Asahi Breweries, P&G and other companies discussing how to connect the use of data with business results.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
More than 4,500 people registered last year
Sessions with satisfaction ratings above 90%
Has worked alongside Asahi Breweries’ marketing team for 7 years
“The number of generative AI users has grown. But have companies’ numbers changed?” ビルスピアカデミー to speak at “AI Innovators Forum 2026” on the barriers to generating results with AI
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Tetsuya Iida of パーソルイノベーション株式会社’s ビルスピカンパニー will speak at “AI Innovators Forum 2026,” hosted by 株式会社エクサウィザーズ on October 14, and explain the relationship between generative AI adoption and organizational results.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
More than 30 speakers
Cumulative experience providing DX talent development consulting to 100 companies
Satisfaction rate exceeds 95%
Repeat purchase rate: over 90%
Approximately 100,000 job listings※2
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピアカデミー、TECH PLAY Academy、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、一橋大学、日本生命
[ハンズ横浜店] “Java Sparrow Festival 18 in YOKOHAMA” to be held
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株式会社ハンズ will hold “Java Sparrow Festival 18 in YOKOHAMA” on the rooftop of ハンズ横浜店 from October 22 to 26, featuring works for sale by creators, festival games, a joint event with 吉祥天女紅龍店, and giveaways commemorating ハンズ’ 50th anniversary.
“Sablé au Chocolat,” a sablé that offers the indulgence of a bite of cake, gets a makeover
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モロゾフ株式会社 is relaunching “Sablé au Chocolat,” a winter-only chocolate sablé. The shape and sauce ratio have been changed for a richer flavor. Prices include 3,240 yen for a box of 15. The company will also offer event-exclusive products, available at 阪神梅田本店 and Takashimaya stores, among others.
POLA to provide special sponsorship for musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s solo piano tour
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株式会社ポーラ announced that it will provide special sponsorship for musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s solo piano tour, “POLA presents Keiichiro Shibuya Playing Piano Threshold,” taking place in December 2026.
SmartNews: Users subscribed to channels for all 60 明治安田Ｊリーグ clubs surpass 1 million
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SmartNews announced that the number of users subscribed to dedicated channels for all 60 明治安田Ｊリーグ clubs has surpassed 1 million. It also compiled data on related articles from the first month of the season, highlighting players and comments that drew attention in rankings of media exposure and views.
Facts
Surpassed 1 million people
All 60 clubs
From August 7 to September 7, 2026
The J.League’s highest salary for a Japanese player: 400 million yen
Fumiya Takahashi enters “Yuzu’s world”! New TV commercial for “Kaori no Kura,” now in updated packaging
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ミツカン is revamping the packaging for its ponzu brand “Kaori no Kura” and will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring actor Fumiya Takahashi on October 10.
An interactive event offering a sense of connection through shared interests, “Hello Kitty’s Lounge,” to run for a limited time in Omotesando from Wednesday, October 28
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As the second installment of Hello Kitty’s global campaign, 株式会社サンリオ will hold “Hello Kitty’s Lounge,” a limited-time event at Omotesando Hills, starting October 28, 2026.
Now in its ２nd year, with ５ more participating regions than last year! Popular local mascots and mountain and seaside delicacies come together in Shibuya for the “Furusato Gourmet Marche in Daikanyama”
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東急不動産株式会社 (東急不動産) will co-host the “Furusato Gourmet Marche in Daikanyama” with リエネ・エナジー and 日本食品総合研究所 at TENOHA Daikanyama on October 31 and November 1. The event is expanding after drawing about 1,000 attendees last year, with local governments from 6 regions across Japan, including Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture, taking part with specialty product sales and appearances by local mascots.
Against the backdrop of growing demand for support for people with hearing loss as the statutory employment rate rises, 聴覚研究所’s “TeamLog” and the “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API begin technical collaboration
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア’s “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API and 聴覚研究所’s “TeamLog” real-time speech recognition system have begun a technical collaboration to improve access to information for people with hearing loss. In response to rising demand for support following the increase in the statutory employment rate from 2.5% to 2.7% in July 2026, the companies will combine their technologies to deliver highly accurate transcription in multi-person conversations and noisy environments.
【DEAN & DELUCA】Entries open October 8 (Thursday) for advance sales of the “Winter Lucky Bag 2027”—a vibrant red limited-edition tote filled with New Year’s treats
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DEAN & DELUCA, operated by 株式会社ウェルカム, will begin accepting online entries for advance sales of the “Winter Lucky Bag 2027 Sweets Time Assortment” on October 8, 2026. The price is 8,640 yen (tax included).
The Nintendo Switch packaged game 『レインボー★パラソルコレクション』 launches today! Download versions of the 3 included titles also available starting today!
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株式会社タイトー released the Nintendo Switch packaged game 『レインボー★パラソルコレクション』 on October 8, 2026, and also began distributing download versions of the 3 included titles. Related events and poster sales are also underway.
Facts
5,280 yen (tax included)
10,560 yen (tax included)
3,000 yen (tax included)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
3 included titles
7 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社タイトー、任天堂、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、株式会社ハムスター、Amazon、KADOKAWA、EXBAR TOKYO plus新宿、秋葉原Hey、高田馬場ゲーセンミカド、KVClab.
“Light Depth Context” launches, using AI moderators to unpack context through conversation in quantitative research
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング has launched “Light Depth Context,” a large-scale qualitative solution service in which generative AI acts as a moderator to unpack context through conversation in quantitative research.
Facts
Average response length: 2.7 times higher
40% fewer entries of “Nothing in particular”
Participants numbering in the hundreds to thousands
More than 90% feel they don’t get enough exercise! Those who exercise tend to “feel less” work-related stress / Survey of working women by 『女の転職type』 [No. 140]
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『女の転職type』, operated by 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター, surveyed 196 working women about their exercise habits. While more than 90% feel they do not get enough exercise, only about 40% actually exercise, revealing a gap between awareness and behavior. The survey also found that women with exercise habits tend to feel less work-related stress.
Facts
196 working women
A combined 92.8% feel they don’t get enough exercise
Rich buttery aroma and deep flavor: special salted caramel perfect for fall and winter, “Salt Caramel <Butter Flavor> Bag,” on sale for a limited time starting October 20 (Tuesday)
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森永製菓 will launch “Salt Caramel <Butter Flavor> Bag,” made with rock salt from Lorraine, France, for a limited time starting October 20.
【ABCマート】Insoles featuring 22 types of minerals deliver warmth of +1.7°C※—“warmth therapy shoes” support circulation from the soles of the feet
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株式会社エービーシー・マート will hold the “Power of Minerals FAIR” for a limited time from October 8 to November 4, 2026, and sell “warmth therapy shoes” featuring insoles infused with 22 types of minerals that emit far-infrared rays and natural merino wool.
Around 50% of companies have seen employees take leave or resign due to mental health issues; detecting warning signs is also a challenge
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According to a survey conducted by レバレジーズ株式会社, around 50% of companies have had employees take leave or resign due to mental health issues, and nearly half face challenges detecting warning signs. Around 60% of companies have also seen employees take leave again or leave their jobs after returning to work, while around 80% are positive about investing in physical and mental health.
【 愛知県 × eiicon 】Final results for season 8 of the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” “Deep Tech × Global”! 4 companies selected for the grand prize, 2nd place, 3rd place and regional collaboration award
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Final results have been announced for season 8 of the business plan contest “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” operated by 株式会社eiicon under contract with 愛知県. The event was held in Osaka on October 5, 2026. 株式会社FerroptoCure won the grand prize, 株式会社ミーバイオ placed 2nd, 株式会社VISION IV placed 3rd, and bestat株式会社 received the regional collaboration award.
Facts
October 5, 2026
Total prize money: ¥10 million
Prize money: 5,000,000 yen
Prize money: 3,000,000 yen
Prize money: 2,000,000 yen
More than 700 startups
Around 400 partner companies and organizations
A large community of more than 1,100 companies in total
Cost reduction of approximately 90% compared with conventional bioproduction
『ジュラシック・ワールド』 fan-favorite dinosaur Baby Blue arrives in 18-karat gold! A charming, lifelike presence shines in an approximately 17mm figure
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株式会社ユートレジャー will accept preorders from October 8 to November 20, 2026, for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on Baby Blue, the dinosaur from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』. Limited to 50 pieces.
『ジュラシック・ワールド』 “Velociraptor Claw” 18-karat gold mini figure. The iconic sharp “claw” meticulously recreated by jewelry artisans
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株式会社ユートレジャー will accept preorders from October 8 to November 20, 2026, for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on the Velociraptor’s claw from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』. Priced at 198,000 yen and limited to 50 pieces worldwide.
Dinosaur king “T.REX” arrives as an 18-karat gold mini figure. 『ジュラシック・ワールド』 icon limited to 50 pieces worldwide
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株式会社ユートレジャー is accepting preorders for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on T.REX from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』, limited to 50 pieces worldwide. The price is 198,000 yen.
Outdoor security personnel begin wearing sunglasses
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DNP will begin requiring sunglasses for outdoor security staff to protect employees from ultraviolet rays and improve visibility. The measure will be introduced at some locations starting in October 2026, with full implementation planned from April 2027.
[マリメッコ] Winter styles arrive, including a capsule collection featuring refined black-on-black tonal prints, new down coats and knitwear.
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From マリメッコ, operated by 株式会社ルック, winter styles including a black-on-black capsule collection, new down coats and knitwear will go on sale from October 16, 2026.
JR Tokyo Station’s Gransta announces details of its Christmas fair “TOKYO XMASTATION 2026”
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold the Christmas fair “TOKYO XMASTATION 2026” at Gransta, JR Tokyo Station, starting November 9, 2026, and will begin accepting reservations. The fair’s highlight, “Secret Merry Cake by GRANSTA,” will expand its production to 110 cakes following last year’s sellout, and a limited-edition cake will also make its debut. A total of 69 products will be offered, including Gransta-exclusive cakes themed around gratitude and a Suica Penguin memorial cake.
Limited-time Halloween offering! Kit Oisix “Coco / Pita Sandwiches to Make Together,” recreating the colorful world of Coco for the first time, goes on sale (from 10/8)
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As part of its “Table for Tomorrow” project under a licensing agreement with ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン, オイシックス株式会社 will launch “Kit Oisix Coco / Pita Sandwiches to Make Together,” a limited-time Halloween meal kit recreating the world of Coco, on October 8, 2026.
A river of octopus-shaped sausages, fields of rice balls… Picture book “The Bento Forest,” revealing the secrets of a bento factory, goes on sale October 15
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株式会社パイ インターナショナル will release “The Bento Forest” on October 15.
Back in print at last! A definitive book on Japanese swords, featuring famous blades including National Treasures at life-size and enlarged scale, with English translations by Japanese sword specialist Paul Martin, “The Beauty of Japan: Japanese Swords The Japanese Sword,” is now on sale!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released “The Beauty of Japan: Japanese Swords The Japanese Sword,” a book on Japanese swords featuring famous blades, including National Treasures, at life-size and enlarged scale, with English translations by Paul Martin, on October 8, 2026.
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス Fukuoka location to hold a store-exclusive “Kumamoto Fair” as a reconstruction support initiative
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ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス’s Fukuoka location will hold a “Kumamoto Fair,” offering limited-edition dishes made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture and donating a portion of sales to reconstruction support.
Subscription lodging service 「ツギツギ」 wins an award at the international tourism awards “Tourism Innovation Awards 2026”
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「ツギツギ」, a subscription lodging service operated by 東急株式会社, won an award in the Travel Innovation and New Business Models category at the international tourism awards “Tourism Innovation Awards 2026,” marking a first for an Asian company and a Japanese company.
【仙台ロイヤルパークホテル】Osechi cuisine that unfolds its beauty with every tier
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仙台ロイヤルパークホテル will begin selling its 三-tiered osechi meal set featuring Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine from October 8, 2026 (¥41,000 for 3 people, ¥58,000 for 5 people). Delivery is limited to the Tohoku and Kanto regions, with pickup scheduled for December 31, 2026.
Powerful graphics for everything from gaming to creative work: “Cyborg 15 Max C2W” with RTX 5070, Core 7 and 32GB of memory goes on sale
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the gaming laptop “Cyborg-15-Max-C2WG-2761JP,” featuring a GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an インテル Core 7 Processor 240H, on October 15, 2026.
High-performance RTX 50 Series GPU in an all-white chassis! Limited-edition gaming laptop “Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W” goes on sale
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the limited-edition gaming laptop “Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W,” featuring an all-white design, on October 14, 2026.
High-performance gaming laptop made more manageable with a thinner, lighter new chassis: “Katana-15-HX-C14WFOK-5833JP” with Core i7 HX and RTX 5060 goes on sale
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the gaming laptop “Katana-15-HX-C14WFOK-5833JP,” featuring Core i7 HX and RTX 5060 in a new, thinner and lighter chassis, on October 15, 2026.
A new-generation AI PC that brings local AI capabilities to laptops: “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM” with NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip goes on sale
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 announced that its premium AI laptop, “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM,” equipped with an NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip, is scheduled to launch in late October 2026. Reservations opened on Oct. 8.
“Smiles & Health for Children” wins the Excellence Award in the Sustainable Award ESG category at the “Sustainable Japan Award 2026”
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Morinaga Milk Group’s school lunch support program in Vietnam, “Smiles & Health for Children,” won the Excellence Award in the ESG category at the “Sustainable Japan Award 2026.”
Facts
“Sustainable Japan Award 2026”
September 29 (Tue.)
Established in 2017
Overseas sales ratio of at least 15%
By the fiscal year ending March 2029
“Sustainability Medium- to Long-Term Plan 2030”
Contribute to the health of 300 million people※1
Since May 2023
Completed the third program in May 2026
More than 900 children
More than 130 teachers, health workers and cooking staff
More than 800 parents
The fourth program, launching in July 2026
Local distributor in Vietnam since 2010
Strengthened sales in the Vietnamese market in June 2021
Local production of Morinaga Milk brand products began in November 2022
Morinaga Milk established a joint venture with Le May in 2023
In March 2024, to further foster a sense of unity across the group
Companies mentioned：森永乳業株式会社、ジャパンタイムズ、Le May Production, Trading and Service Company Limited、Elovi Vietnam Joint Stock Company、Morinaga Le May Vietnam Joint Stock Company、Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam Joint Stock Company
Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil × Mrs. GREEN APPLE Mic Cleansing Oil “For Skin That Feels Hydrated” Campaign
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株式会社ファンケル will run a collaboration campaign with Mrs. GREEN APPLE for “Mild Cleansing Oil” starting Oct. 16, 2026, and will give limited-edition bottles to 1,000 winners selected by lottery from among purchasers of eligible products.
Facts
No. 1 in domestic oil cleansing market sales for 17 consecutive years
1,000 winners selected by lottery
Starting Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Has surpassed 18 billion for the first time
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンケル、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、富士経済
“Mega Drive,” “Sega Saturn” and “Dreamcast” full-zip hoodies featuring Sega hardware launch all at once from COSPA! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ is scheduled to release full-zip hoodies featuring the logos of “Mega Drive,” “Sega Saturn” and “Dreamcast” in early December 2026. Each is priced at 8,800 yen, including tax.
株式会社プレナス will launch a new dish made with domestic pork leg at the set-meal restaurant 「やよい軒」 starting Oct. 15: “Japanese Pork Cut Steak—Tender Domestic Pork Leg.” Prices start at 1,230 yen, and customers can choose between a Japanese-style sauce made with Shinshu wine and a green onion salt sauce.
Facts
380 locations as of the end of September
“Tender Domestic Pork Leg” Japanese Pork Cut Steak Set Meal, 1,230 yen
Japanese Pork Cut Steak and Fried Shrimp Set Meal, 1,500 yen
「ほっともっと」 launches “Handmade Salt Rice Balls” made with Setouchi Hana Mosio salt, exclusively in the Hokuriku region
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株式会社プレナス will launch “Handmade Salt Rice Balls” made with Setouchi Hana Mosio salt at 72 「ほっともっと」 locations exclusively in the Hokuriku region (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures) starting Oct. 15.
A “rich” Jagariko with an overwhelming bacon flavor is here! “Jagariko Be-be-be-be-bacon German Potato Flavor”
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Calbee will launch “Jagariko Be-be-be-be-bacon German Potato Flavor,” a new product with an enhanced bacon flavor based on German potato flavor, exclusively at convenience stores nationwide starting Oct. 20, 2026.
[Snow Park Yeti 2026-2027 season] 28 consecutive years! Opening Japan’s ski slopes first again this year on Friday, Oct. 23!
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Snow Park Yeti, operated by 株式会社ピカ, will open for the 2026-2027 season on Oct. 23, marking its 28th consecutive year as Japan’s first ski resort to open for the season. Under its new theme, “From Mt. Fuji! A hub for sharing snow culture,” it will hold opening events and develop corporate partnerships.
[シュガーバターの木] Limited-time “Chocolat Butter Tree” debuts! Relaunching with even more chocolate
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シュガーバターの木, operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will begin selling its limited-time “Chocolat Butter Tree” on Oct. 15, 2026. The product returns for the first time in 4 years with 1.4 times more white chocolate.
トランスコスモス exhibits at “Mini Sapporo 2026” in Sapporo
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トランスコスモス exhibited at “Mini Sapporo 2026” in Sapporo, giving children the chance to experience call center work using its generative AI role-playing system, “trans-AI Tutor.”
freee to launch “freee Accounting for Social Welfare Corporations,” cloud accounting software for social welfare corporations, starting Oct. 8
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freee株式会社 began offering freee Accounting for Social Welfare Corporations, cloud accounting software compliant with the accounting standards for social welfare corporations, on October 8. Designed to address staffing shortages and the need to improve operational efficiency in the nursing care industry, the product features an intuitive UI/UX, automatic updates and integration with human resources and labor management systems, helping streamline back-office operations and allowing staff to focus on support services.
[BEB5 Tsuchiura] Making dried sweet potatoes your favorite!? ‘Hoshiimo Collection’ lets dried sweet potatoes become your fave, with an original dried-sweet-potato personality quiz and a merry-go-round offering 100 combinations
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BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート, operated by 星野リゾート, will hold the event ‘ほしいもコレクション’ featuring dried sweet potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The event will offer a quiz featuring the original character ‘イモグラ’ and a ‘ほしいもメリーゴーランド’ where guests can combine 10 varieties of dried sweet potatoes with toppings. In collaboration with the adjacent station building プレイアトレ土浦, it will offer an experience centered entirely on dried sweet potatoes.
Facts
10 varieties of dried sweet potatoes
100 flavor combinations in total
Individual dried sweet potatoes, various varieties: 450 yen (tax included)
Dried Sweet Potato Merry-Go-Round: 1,600 yen (tax included)
Number of guest rooms: 90
Original1泊 6,600円～
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート、プレイアトレ土浦、アトレ
[‘家庭画報ショッピングサロン’ Fall-Winter Issue] A lineup of festive winter delicacies and delightful interiors for the year-end and New Year holidays! Early-bird pricing begins for ‘家庭画報のおせち2027.’ Sales start October 8
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家庭画報ショッピングサロン, operated by 株式会社世界文化社, began taking orders for its 2026 Fall-Winter catalog on October 8. The catalog features gourmet foods and interior products, and ‘家庭画報のおせち2027’ will be offered with an early-bird promotion. It also introduces the 70th-anniversary tagline ‘美 for the Future.’
[リーガロイヤルホテル小倉] Limited to 30 cakes: Premium Christmas cake unveiled. A new bûche de Noël layered with chocolate, pistachio and raspberry
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リーガロイヤルホテル小倉 will begin selling its new Christmas-exclusive bûche de Noël, ‘Noël Chocolat Partage,’ in a limited run of 30 cakes starting October 14, 2026. Reservations are also being accepted for its classic Christmas-decorated cakes.
The long-selling flavor transformed into a luxurious Japanese-style frozen treat! ‘チロルチョコきなこもちアイスバー’ combines the nutty aroma and chewy texture of ‘チロルチョコきなこもち’; on sale October 13 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch ‘チロルチョコきなこもちアイスバー,’ developed in collaboration with チロルチョコ株式会社, at approximately 16,500 stores nationwide starting October 13, 2026. The price is 194 yen, including tax.
デジタルハリウッド大学 [DHU] to hold Fall Open Campus 2026 | Workshops for Grade 1 and Grade 2 high school students and a diverse program for parents
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デジタルハリウッド大学 will hold its ‘Fall Open Campus 2026’ on November 1, 2026, featuring a digital production workshop at its Surugadai Campus for Grade 1 and Grade 2 high school students, as well as a talk session on YouTube Live.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Groups of 3–4 people
Approximately 3 hours of group work
More than 200 dramas produced
Average views exceeding 4 million
13:00～16:00
By 12 o’clock
April 2005
April 2026
49 countries and regions worldwide
Ranked 17th among universities nationwide
Ranked 7th among private universities
Companies mentioned：デジタルハリウッド株式会社、デジタルハリウッド大学、DHU、株式会社GOKKO、TaDah合同会社、Yahoo! JAPAN、CyberAgent、Coca-Cola、beacon communications、GROUND、電通、dentsumcgarrybowen（上海）、ワイデンアンドケネディトウキョウ、(株)リクルート、CCC(株)、(株)エスクァイア･ジャパン、GAGA、カルチュア・パプリッシャーズ、CE、株式会社バンダイナムコゲームス、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Japan Studio、株式会社ブシロード、JR東日本、株式会社ツインエンジン、OLM Digital、東映アニメーション、LIG
[ウェスティンホテル横浜] Enjoy heartwarming winter cuisine. The ‘Winter Gourmet Journey’ features squid-ink and snow crab paella and roast beef inspired by sukiyaki
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ウェスティンホテル横浜 will hold the ‘Winter Gourmet Journey’ at its international buffet restaurant, Pacific Table, from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
[TAC Patent Attorney Course] Free webinar on October 13 (Tuesday): ‘A Mini-Lecture on How to Prepare for the Reiwa 9 Exam’
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on October 13 for those aiming to pass the patent attorney examination. Instructor Jun Komatsu will explain the role of patent attorneys and the qualification.
‘Abuse,’ ‘expensive facilities,’ ‘inheritance embezzlement,’ ‘unscrupulous businesses’... The first volume of social suspense manga ‘介護とハイエナ,’ exposing the dark side lurking in a super-aged society, is out now!
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The first volume of the social suspense manga ‘介護とハイエナ,’ serialized on 株式会社新潮社’s web manga site くらげバンチ, will be published by バンチコミックス on October 8, 2026. Written by Hironori Jinno, with composition by Masakazu Suzuki and art by Nozomi Ishizu, it is the latest work in a series with cumulative sales exceeding 3 million copies.
Facts
Cumulative sales across the series exceed 3 million copies
‘ひみつ―佐世保事件で妹を喪ったぼくの話―,’ a much-discussed work depicting the recovery of the bereaved family of a victim in the ‘Sasebo sixth-grade girl classmate murder case,’ to be released simultaneously in 2 volumes, upper and lower
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The manga adaptation of the nonfiction work ‘僕とぼく,’ based on the 2004 Sasebo sixth-grade girl classmate murder case, ‘ひみつ―佐世保事件で妹を喪ったぼくの話―,’ will be released simultaneously in upper and lower volumes.
Writer’s block comedy Mr. Utsubushi’s Life of Writer’s Block, Volume 2, on sale today! Supportive messages from fellow novelists Naocola Yamazaki, Kaeruko Akano and Hisashi Ashizawa
October 9 is Tong Day! The new book Discover Your Perfect Tongs: NO TONGS, NO LIFE, featuring tongs that can change your daily life, goes on sale from Shogakukan!
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Shogakukan will release Discover Your Perfect Tongs: NO TONGS, NO LIFE, an illustrated guide to the functions and uses of tongs, on October 9. The book, supervised by オークス株式会社, also features recipes by Shinpei Kurihara.
【40th Anniversary of Ikebana】Solo exhibition by ikebana artist Shogo Kariyazaki, “Arranging Small Works in a Collection of Vases,” to open in Tokyo’s Ginza on Thursday, November 5!
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A solo exhibition commemorating 40 years of ikebana by ikebana artist Shogo Kariyazaki, titled “Arranging Small Works in a Collection of Vases,” will be held at the ikebana school in Ginza from November 5, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the TV anime, the “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! ABEMA Channel” will launch! All 33 TV anime episodes, plus the theatrical film and spinoff! All KonoSuba anime series will stream free every day for 5 days starting Friday, October 9
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株式会社AbemaTV will launch a dedicated channel for a limited time starting October 9, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the broadcast of the TV anime KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! In a joint project with KADOKAWA, all 33 TV anime episodes, the theatrical film and spinoff works will be streamed for free.
＜New Release Announcement＞ Official 文具女子博 guidebook 文具女子博2026 Perfect Guide set for release on November 16!
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ぴあ株式会社 announced that it will release 文具女子博2026 Perfect Guide, the official guidebook commemorating the 10th edition of 文具女子博, one of Japan’s largest stationery events, on November 16, 2026. The bonus items include 3 pieces of stationery specially designed by デルフォニックス.
【川崎日航ホテル】Reservations for 4 varieties of Christmas Cakes 2026 open Thursday, October 15
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川崎日航ホテル will begin accepting reservations for 4 varieties of Christmas Cakes 2026 on October 15. Online reservations will be accepted through November 15, while in-person reservations will be accepted from November 20 through December 13. Pickup will take place from mid- to late December.
Facts
4 types of Christmas cakes
Reservations open Thursday, October 15, 2026
Available through Sunday, November 15, at the official online shop
Available at the pastry shop from Friday, November 20, through Sunday, December 13
From Friday, November 20, through Sunday, December 13
A seminar titled “High-Quality Home Healthcare: Operations and Practical Know-How,” led by Yasumori Nagai, director of 医療法人ゆうの森, will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026!!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on home healthcare operations and practical know-how on November 9, 2026, led by Yasumori Nagai, director of 医療法人ゆうの森.
An essential guide in an era awash with misinformation, The Easiest Guide to Fact-Checking: Information Literacy for Navigating “Fake” Content in the Generative AI Era, Taught by a Popular Instructor, goes on sale Thursday, October 8, 2026
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株式会社インプレス will release The Easiest Guide to Fact-Checking, a book explaining how to counter fake information in the generative AI era, on October 8, 2026.
Facts
On sale Thursday, October 8, 2026
240 pages
List price: 1,980 yen
1,800 yen before tax
10% tax
Series cumulative total tops 80 million copies
Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社インプレス、インプレスグループ、Amazon、NHK、日本経済新聞、KDDI Foundation Award、電気通信普及財団、早稲田大学ビジネススクール、東京都、シエンプレ株式会社、日本テレビ放送番組審議会、内閣府、総務省、厚生労働省、文部科学省、公正取引委員会
Make full use of Claude Code! Maximize design efficiency with autonomous agents! AI-Era FPGA Development: An Introduction to FPGA Design Accelerated by Claude Code and LLMs, a new October release in the Technology Spring series
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株式会社インプレス will publish AI-Era FPGA Development: An Introduction to FPGA Design Accelerated by Claude Code and LLMs, written by Hidemi Ishihara, on October 9. The technical book explains FPGA design methods using autonomous agents powered by generative AI and Claude Code.