合同会社KAORU announced SHUN, an emotion search engine, and TOKI, a regional career research engine, powered by generative AI and LLMs. Through collaboration with NEXCO西日本 and local governments in Kyushu, it is working to discover regional value and share information.
株式会社FANTADRESS will begin renting Yui -YUI-, a new line of mother-of-the-bride dresses for the mothers of brides and grooms, on October 10, 2026. The line features 4 styles designed to complement Japanese attire, and use of mother-of-the-bride dresses has increased approximately 3 times in 5 years.
Reservations open for the first collaboration between the TV anime Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL and T・S・O・G!
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Reservations open for an all-waterproof genuine leather city backpack, a collaboration between the T・S・O・G brand operated by 株式会社ティーエスオージージャパン and the TV anime Ghost in the Shell: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL.
Facts
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Original本商品は2026年10月8日（木）17:00より
Release date: Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially from March 2027.
Behind the scenes of SNS self-management support that helped the Kusatsu City Tourism and Products Association, whose “Onsen Nai Manju” post garnered 13.2 million impressions, increase its Instagram followers 5 times in 2 years
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株式会社スキヤキッド has provided self-management support for the Instagram account of 一般社団法人草津市観光物産協会 for 3 years since fiscal 2024, increasing its follower count from about 2,000 to more than 13,000. A post on X promoting the new souvenir “Onsen Nai Manju” also recorded 13.2 million impressions.
How do you create a comfortable sauna experience? SAUNaiDEA presents the design philosophy behind 3 projects on its 5th anniversary
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サウナイデア株式会社 will mark its 5th anniversary on October 8, 2026. To mark the occasion, it will present its sauna design philosophy—which takes into account users’ physical sensations and the character of each locale—through 3 projects: “sauna KOHAKU” in Kashiwa, “TAKIGAHARA SAUNA” in Ishikawa, and “歓宿縁 聚 TSUDOI（ESHIKOTO）” in Fukui.
The university entrance exam prep school 現論会, operated by 株式会社言楽舎, opened 現論会 豊中校 in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on July 9, 2026, its first school in the Hokusetsu area. All coaches are current Osaka University students, and study plans based on students’ target schools are central to its instruction.
AI English conversation provider SpeakBuddy accelerates customer-centric customer success with “コレタ for Sales”
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株式会社エヌケーエナジーシステム announced that its AI English conversation app, SpeakBuddy, has adopted the digital sales room “コレタ for Sales.” The move consolidated previously dispersed customer information, cut preparation workload by about half, and improved the efficiency of customer success and depth of customer understanding.
Facts
Preparation workload cut to about half
Companies mentioned：株式会社エヌケーエナジーシステム、株式会社スピークバディ、コレタ for Sales、Notion、Googleドキュメント
“Caribbean and Latin America Street” returns to Yoyogi Park for the first time in 11 years! Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.): the zelkova-lined avenue goes Caribbean! Stage performances, food vendors and market announced!
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カリブ・ラテンアメリカストリート実行委員会 will hold “Caribbean and Latin America Street 2026 Yoyogi” at Yoyogi Park on October 17 and 18. The event returns to the venue for the first time in 11 years, with food from 24 vendors, a market featuring 11 vendors, and stage performances planned.
Facts
Saturday, October 17
24 food vendors
11 market vendors
10/17 Saturday: 8 groups
10/18 Sunday: 7 groups
This 13th edition
Travel to 12 islands
Companies mentioned：カリブ・ラテンアメリカストリート実行委員会、Nevin's (ネヴィンズ)、ＭＡＩＳ、DGBB HUNGRY、Harding’s CKT、hola! TACOS、MEXICO LINDO、ESO、ベラクルス、Comida Latina、Sol Tokyo、THE FRY BOYZ TACOS、Dobe -Dobe-Do、AHINAMA★TRAILER el Papi/ Cuban Sandwich & Mojito、El Sandwichazo、BONDY、テレサキッチン、ペルー料理ALDO、HUACACHINA (ワカチナ)、Like、HOTDOG&FRIES -TACHIBANAYA-、RAICES、R.Harbor、1ポンドステーキ専門店、Jazy’shouse Tokyo、PINK MOJITO、インバヤ、colors of Peru、AMIGOS、Caracol、縁屋、fleaky、GuatemalaArt、チチカカ、ガトメレ、Ms Jean African Accessories、MAOBAB.soulart、株式会社ウエストサバンナストリート
Singapore’s classic souvenir pineapple cake “WuGuFeng®（五谷豐®）” makes its Japan debut
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株式会社エフェトレーディング, the exclusive Japanese distributor for Singaporean gift confectionery brand “WuGuFeng®（五谷豐®）,” will begin a pop-up sale at 新宿高島屋 on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
All 7 products
40 years of experience
Apprenticed from age 13
2015
1,469 yen including tax
4,374 yen including tax
Price including tax: 1,490 yen
994 yen including tax
3,100 yen including tax
2,997 yen including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフェトレーディング、新宿高島屋、伊勢丹スコッツ店、Jewel Changi Airport、Marina Bay Sand、TANGS、FairPrice
About 70% of exam candidates do not retry problems; those who do score about 20% higher | Survey on mock exam review practices
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A survey on mock exam review practices by 河野塾, operated by 株式会社Stardy, found that about 70% of exam candidates finish reviewing after understanding the explanations, without retrying the problems. Those who retry problems on their own had an approximately 20% higher score rate.
Facts
About 70% of exam candidates (72.9%)
402 third-year high school students and graduates
The average score rate for those who “retry problems on their own” was 59.5%
Those who “do not retry problems” (49.4%)
A difference of 10.1 points
The largest gap was in Information I (15.2 points)
山口県長門市 has launched the “Create an Aojima Mosaic Art Piece with 10,000 Smiles!” project to mark the 100th anniversary of Aojima’s designation as a national scenic spot and natural monument. It is soliciting smiling photos (10,000 photos) through the end of December 2026, with a public exhibition in the city planned for around March 2027.
“PAMM” × “SUBU”: the 3rd collaboration between homewear brand PAMM and SUBU, marking SUBU’s 10th anniversary, goes on sale October 10. A special LOOK BOOK by Osamu Yokonami is also unveiled.
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Winter sandal brand "SUBU" and homewear brand "PAMM" mark their 10th anniversary with the launch of their 3rd collaborative collection on Oct. 10, 2026. The collection features 8 items, and a special LOOK BOOK by 横浪修 will also be released.
Sales begin for "GENFLUX Evaluation," a generative AI quality assessment tool
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テクマトリックス株式会社 has formed a strategic partnership with 株式会社Elith and will begin selling "GENFLUX Evaluation," a generative AI quality assessment tool, on Oct. 8, 2026.
A bag you'll want to recommend to your husband, daughter or mother. Half of prospective buyers named a family member when asked who they would recommend the "Weekend Shoulder" to; new colors surpass ¥8.5 million in backing
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合同会社NIG has released survey results for the new-color model of the "QUICK PACK shoulder (Weekend Shoulder)," which is being pre-sold on Makuake. Around half of prospective buyers said they would recommend it to family members, while backing for the new colors topped ¥8.5 million and cumulative sales for the series exceeded ¥18 million.
Facts
Total project funding surpasses 300 million yen
Total support purchases: ¥10.06 million
792 supporters
Surpassed ¥8.55 million and 520 supporters
The series has surpassed ¥18 million in cumulative sales
[Opens today] "BASIC AND ACCENT" arrives at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. The brand's signature new shopping bag is also unveiled ahead of its official release!
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株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ opened its lifestyle shop "BASIC AND ACCENT" at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. in Setagaya, Tokyo, on Oct. 8, 2026. The store has also introduced a new shopping bag design and is holding the "IN STOCK" event, featuring leather bags, apparel and more.
Facts
Today, Oct. 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Original10:00にオープンいたします
On 1F
Purchases of ¥3,300 or more, including tax
First 100 people
Operates 15 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、BASIC AND ACCENT、Playforever、Marshall、HenryDean、IYE incense、MATIN et ETOILE、oudo、宮下翔太、菅原工芸硝子、e.m.、REPRODUCTION OF FOUND、nicholsonandnicholson、B AND A
[New release] Anemone embroidery meets the brand's first under-flat construction. The autumn-hued wireless bra "Coffymone" makes its debut
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株式会社白鳩 will launch "Coffy mone," a wireless bra set featuring anemone embroidery and an under-flat construction, on Oct. 7, 2026, as a new addition to its original brand "Mon cher pigeon*."
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
Approximately 10,000 lingerie items
Sales for the fiscal year ended February 2025 were 6.2 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社 白鳩、Mon cher pigeon*、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon.co.jp、au PAY マーケット、Qoo10、dショッピング、メルカリShops
A multi-licensed professional with 4 qualifications—judicial scrivener, administrative scrivener, labor and social security attorney, and certified management consultant—adopts Legalscape, cutting research time to 1/5 by their own estimate
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株式会社Legalscape has published a case study on the adoption of its legal research AI, "Legalscape," by Akita Tetsuro Judicial Scrivener Office, which holds 4 national qualifications. The adoption reportedly cut research time to 1/5 by the user's estimate and led to greater operational efficiency, improved customer satisfaction and an increase in orders.
株式会社ハートビーツ to speak at フラグアウト-hosted conference "BEST PRACTICE for Dev: How AI agents and automation are transforming development — Development teams and processes in the AI era"
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株式会社ハートビーツ will speak at the online conference "BEST PRACTICE for Dev," hosted by 株式会社フラグアウト on Oct. 29, 2026, presenting on the design and adoption of infrastructure automation using IaC and CI/CD.
カシオ計算機 adopts "ProPlus Ver.6" to comply with the new lease accounting standards
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カシオ計算機 has adopted 株式会社プロシップ's "ProPlus Ver.6" as its system platform for compliance with the new lease accounting standards and fixed asset management.
Facts
Mandatory application is scheduled for April 2027
We have used the "ProPlus" series for fixed asset management systems since 2004
Continuing to meet complex lease accounting requirements for more than 30 years
Targeting large companies with sales of ¥100 billion or more
Set aside 10,000 yen for every 1 company adopted
Launched in November 2025
The cumulative total reached 453 companies as of September 2026
The planned donation to 日本赤十字社 totaled ¥4,530,000
Has a track record of handling projects for more than 100 companies under IFRS 16
Developed based on a cumulative track record of adoption by more than 5,700 companies for the series
Adopted by more than 1,000 companies to date
Adopted by 309 entities in 36 countries and regions
Has a track record of standard support for tax matters in 24 countries
Oct. 8 is "Wood Day": bringing the "forest experience" created in a timber office to local children's after-school hours. KiGi AKIHABARA holds an outreach workshop to make "Forest-in-a-Crayon"
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株式会社サンケイビル held an outreach workshop to make "Forest-in-a-Crayon" at スターチャイルド学童クラブ和泉橋 on Oct. 7, 2026. The initiative brings an experience created at the timber office "KiGi AKIHABARA" to local children's after-school hours and promotes the use of timber in honor of "Wood Day" on Oct. 8.
A popular novel from テラーノベル gets a comic adaptation! "You Must Not Meet Anyone" begins serialization in "comic Killa Vol.43," on sale Oct. 8
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株式会社テラーノベル announced that "You Must Not Meet Anyone," a novel with 7.6 million cumulative downloads, will be adapted into a comic and begin serialization in ぶんか社's "comic Killa Vol.43" on Oct. 8, 2026.
Facts
7.6 million cumulative downloads
comic Killa Vol.43
As of March 2025
Service launch: July 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社テラーノベル、テラーノベル、ぶんか社、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.
Held online October 22 (Thursday) from 13:00! A financial strategy seminar for business owners: How can you maximize cash by making use of travel expenses and executive bonuses?
【Opening Nov. 17】Details revealed for Japan’s first official touring exhibition of Dieter Rams! Explore the roots of his design philosophy at Sala Blu, Tama Art University’s new gallery
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Tama Art University will hold Japan’s first official touring exhibition of Dieter Rams at Sala Blu, a new gallery on its Kaminoge Campus, starting November 17, 2026. Admission is ¥1,000 for general visitors.
Take the free shuttle bus for residents to Omiya. Duo Scene Omiya East Garden, a for-sale senior residence with ownership rights and 180 homes, opens its sales gallery. Staff on site 24 hours a day, with a large public bath and restaurant
Self-service nail care you can enjoy without bringing anything is now available at PORT Hanshin Nishinomiya, a women-only fitness and self-esthetic studio!
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Self-service nail care that you can enjoy without bringing anything was newly introduced at PORT Hanshin Nishinomiya, a women-only fitness and self-esthetic studio, on September 28, 2026.
武蔵野大学薬学部 will partner with 大塚製薬株式会社 and 西東京市 to hold hands-on activities on the theme of “medicine and health” at the university festival, “Maya Festival,” on October 10.
[Nov. 17 (Tue.) 19:00–] Shibuya business leaders to discuss the future of the city! “Shibuya Business Leaders’ Forum” to explore year-end and next fiscal year’s business strategies
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The “Shibuya Business Leaders’ Forum,” hosted by RASHISA representative Sho Okamoto for business owners and executives based in Shibuya Ward, will be held on November 17, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社.
How can the dilemma between “securing funds for entering a care facility” and “closing down the family home” be resolved? A real estate appraiser to hold individual Q&A session
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株式会社SA will hold an individual Q&A session for members of the press on October 15, 2026, to explain solutions to problems involving property sales associated with older adults entering care facilities (closing down the family home) and properties being bought at below-market prices.
Two exclusive products launch simultaneously at the official Mos online shop: “Mos Rice Burger <Nori Bento>—Fried Chicken” and the new “Yakiniku / Pork Ginger Grill, Born from Rice Burgers” series
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株式会社モスフードサービス will launch “Mos Rice Burger <Nori Bento>—Fried Chicken” and the new “Yakiniku Born from Rice Burgers” and “Pork Ginger Grill Born from Rice Burgers” products at the official Mos online shop and other outlets on October 14, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月14日（水）10:00より
Recorded sales of 5 times or more
5-piece pack: 3,750 yen
10-piece pack: 5,180 yen
10-piece pack: 4,980 yen
Chilled delivery (frozen): 1,200 yen
Free shipping on purchases of 8,000 yen or more in products
Companies mentioned：株式会社モスフードサービス、モスバーガー、モス公式オンラインショップ ～Life with MOS～、モス公式ショップ楽天市場店、TikTok Shop【公式】モスオンラインショップ
[Spigen] October product showcase! Bringing the technology and design that have protected smartphones into everyday life. Up to 10% off for a limited time!
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Spigen launched 3 new products on Amazon—a sunglasses case, a pegboard and storage accessories for Tesla vehicles—and is running a limited-time promotion offering up to 10% off from October 7 to 11.
Facts
Up to 10% OFF
3 types
Oct. 7, 2026
19-year history
Companies mentioned：Spigen Korea Co., Ltd.、Spigen、シュピゲン、Amazon
Soy Pro Beauty sponsors “Fermentation Beauty Gathering.” An experiential event combining fermentation and yoga, brought to you by two former AKB48 members who were in the same generation
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ハリウッド株式会社 sponsored the “Fermentation Beauty Gathering,” held on September 27, 2026, and provided trial-size packs of Soy Pro Beauty Plus SAKE.
Facts
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1 packet
70 varieties of miso
More than 3,000 people
Launched in 2020
In January 2026
Companies mentioned：ハリウッド株式会社、佐野みそ、京都・佐々木酒造、ホリプロ、Pilates salon CROWN、BEAUTY CELLAR ONLINE
[Wakasa Seikatsu] To be held Nov. 21 (Sat.) | Talk event: “Noto Blueberries and Kaga Yuzen: Hopes for Recovery Woven into the Work”
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株式会社わかさ生活 will hold a special talk event at its Kyoto Shijo store on November 21, 2026, introducing the background and inspiration behind “Purple Hope Blooming in Noto,” a work by a Noto blueberry producer and a Kaga Yuzen artist, as part of a recovery support project following the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Original13:00より
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that struck in January 2024
Winners announced in the “Ace Travel Haiku Contest for Bags,” which received 2,409 entries
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Bag maker エース株式会社 has announced the winning entries in the “Ace Travel Haiku Contest for Bags,” held on August 9, 2026, “Bag Day.” The contest received 2,409 entries, and the top prize went to “A gourmet trip / souvenirs all become / fat beneath my skin.” After appearing on the special website, the winning entries will be exhibited at the World Bag Museum starting October 8.
Actor Honoka Matsumoto makes her first appearance in a wedding dress for 『PLACOLE＆DRESSY』! Her message to everyone who dreams of wearing a wedding dress
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冒険社プラコレ featured actor Honoka Matsumoto in a special feature for the wedding dress brand 『PLACOLE＆DRESSY』, sharing her message about wedding dresses.
Facts
Gained a combined 2.55 million followers on social media
A media outlet with more than 36 million page views annually
Can be purchased at up to 90% off
Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total
Companies mentioned：冒険社プラコレ、株式会社プラコレ、PLACOLE＆DRESSY、DRESSY、DRESSYONLINE、ViKet Town
“Japanese Rice-Fed Pork”: Enjoy a full course rooted in resource recycling October 21 (Wed.) [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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生活協同組合パルシステム山梨長野 will hold an event on October 21 at Fuefukigawa Fruit Park to learn about the production of “Japanese Rice-Fed Pork,” raised on feed rice. The event will feature Katsuhiko Toyoshita, representative of ポークランドグループ, and convey the significance of resource-circulating agriculture through a cooking experience.
Facts
Wednesday, October 21
From 11:00 to 13:00
Approximately 20 users
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Ceremony marks achievement of “local production and consumption of electricity”: Combining solar power generation with reduced farmwork burdens [Electricity]
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おひさまフルーツやまなし and パルシステム電力 will hold a ceremony in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture, marking the achievement of “local production and consumption of electricity” through solar sharing, and promote a model that combines solar power generation at orchards with reduced farmwork burdens.
Forum “GLASIAOUS Next 2026: Practical Insights for Global Management—How to Prevail in an Era of Geopolitics, AI and a Weak Yen” to be held online from 13:00 on Tuesday, November 10; participants wanted
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産経新聞社 and GLASIAOUSコンソーシアム are seeking participants for the “GLASIAOUS Next 2026” forum, to be held online on November 10, exploring practical insights for global management in an era of geopolitics, AI and a weak yen.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10
From 13:00
Capacity: 500 people
Companies mentioned：産経新聞社、GLASIAOUSコンソーシアム、ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、レディーバードキャピタル合同会社、株式会社グローバル・パートナーズ・コンサルティング、Global Gateway Advisors Pte Ltd、BDO CaN FAS合同会社、BDO Japan、BDO三優監査法人、San Space Japan合同会社、ASAトータルソリューション株式会社、マネーフォワードコンサルティング株式会社、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、パーカーエンジニアリング株式会社、HR GENESIS株式会社
[Education attitudes survey] About 80% favor in-person instruction for its effectiveness, but more than half prefer a hybrid learning format combining AI and in-person instruction
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the group tutoring school 『心水塾』 found that about 80% (77.4%) supported in-person instruction for its learning effectiveness, while more than half (51.8%) chose a hybrid format combining AI and in-person instruction as their preferred way to learn. In addition, 75.0% prioritized communication, while “human skills” and “thinking skills” ranked among the most important elements for the future of education.
“White Rose Milk” on a tumbler! Daisen Dairy, celebrating its 80th anniversary, launches the second installment of its commemorative campaign at its official online store!
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大山乳業農業協同組合 will launch the second installment of its campaign at its official online store to mark the 80th anniversary of its founding on July 21, 2026. Following the sellout of the first campaign’s tote bag, a special-price campaign featuring an original tumbler designed like a White Rose Milk carton will begin on October 8.
LoreOS, a corporate knowledge platform for business owners, launches LoreOS for Subsidies, a completely free service that lets users consult AI about subsidies without registering
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株式会社AIX launched LoreOS for Subsidies, a free service that lets users consult AI about subsidies and grants, on October 1, 2026, as a new service under LoreOS, its corporate knowledge platform for business owners. The service requires no registration and is designed not to save user input or use it for training.
Facts
Available since June 1, 2026
Launched on October 1, 2026
15 employees
You can use all features free of charge for 1 month
【ミュウミュウ】Momo, HARVEY (XG) and others attend the 2027 Spring/Summer collection show
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ミュウミュウ held its 2027 Spring/Summer collection fashion show in Paris on October 4, welcoming numerous guests, including MOMO, HARVEY (XG), Yeonjun, Minnie and Joey King.
Facts
October 4
2027
Companies mentioned：ミュウミュウ、Miu Miu、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、i-dle、プラダ ジャパン株式会社
The ultimate party experience, combining “authentic sushi” and “spectacular space design.” Premium catering for businesses and companies in Tokyo and Yokohama: ケータリング東京Beyond
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ケータリング東京Beyond, operated by トラオム株式会社, offers premium catering for businesses in Tokyo and Yokohama, including live sushi preparation and venue design. Its standard plan costs 5,500 yen (tax included) and offers a wide range of menu options as well as allergy accommodations.
Facts
5,500 yen, including free-flow drinks and all expenses
Winter year-end party Beyond Plan: 7,700 yen (tax included)
TOPPAN and Rapidus join Rapidus CORE, a global ecosystem framework
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TOPPAN Corporation, a group company of TOPPANホールディングス, announced that it will join Rapidus CORE, a global ecosystem developed by Rapidus Corporation to support the development and mass production of cutting-edge semiconductors, as a Design Solution Associate.
【Opens October 10 (Saturday)】Fear Exhibition × 1999 Exhibition campaign! Visitors to both exhibitions receive a limited-edition collaborative sticker!
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Visitors to both exhibitions will receive a limited-edition collaborative sticker in a joint campaign for the Fear Exhibition and the 1999 Exhibition, opening October 10.
ユニカビジョン, the large video screen in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station, to air an exclusive, specially filmed KO1KEYZ interview and 2 music videos and live performance videos from their debut single
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株式会社ユニカ will present a feature on ユニカビジョン, the large video screen in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station, airing an exclusive interview with KO1KEYZ and music videos, among other content.
Centralize multifunction printer user management with an identity provider (IdP). Too supports stronger security and reduced administrative workloads for IT departments
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株式会社Too supports the creation of print environments that integrate multifunction printers with identity providers (IdPs), such as Okta Workforce Identity and Microsoft Entra ID, to centralize user management and authentication. The company has now published a webpage outlining the related authentication and print environments.
“DORAEMON Jack Bunny‼ FESTIVAL ’26” Part 2 runs from 10/16 (Friday) to 11/1 (Sunday)!
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Jack Bunny‼, the golf apparel brand operated by 株式会社TSI, will hold the second installment of “DORAEMON Jack Bunny‼ FESTIVAL ’26” from October 16 to November 1, 2026, and release a special collection with Doraemon.
【Held 10/28】30.1% of repeat customers follow official social media accounts: NAVICUS to host webinar on designing Instagram “approachability,” drawing on survey data
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株式会社NAVICUS will host a free webinar on October 28, 2026, examining how to design for “approachability” on Instagram and manage trust and expectations, based on survey data showing that 30.1% of repeat customers follow official social media accounts.
Facts
Original2026年10月28日（水）12:00より
The cumulative number of followers has surpassed 106.2 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社NAVICUS、NAVICUS、株式会社PR TIMES
Press release: Disruption caused by concentrated access during applications for the first-half FY Reiwa 8 examination
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独立行政法人情報処理推進機構 announced a system disruption on October 6 affecting applications for information technology engineer examinations and other tests. Heavy traffic led to duplicate payments and problems securing seats, and the agency is working to address the issue.
Manami Higa appointed brand messenger for “AlinaminⓇ Night Recover”! New TV commercial, “Recovery Makes a Difference,” begins airing October 12 (Monday)
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Alinamin Pharmaceutical will begin airing nationwide on October 12, 2026, a new TV commercial titled “Recovery Makes a Difference,” featuring Manami Higa as its brand messenger.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Solutions establishes new sales and service base in Singapore
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To address growing semiconductor demand in Southeast and South Asia, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Solutions established a new company, “Sumitomo (SHI) Material Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd.,” and opened a sales and service base in Singapore.
Facts
100% owned by 住友重機械工業株式会社
Original資本金 14 百万シンガポールドル
Companies mentioned：住友重機械マテリアルソリューションズ株式会社、住友重機械工業株式会社、Sumitomo (SHI) Material Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Seminar to be held: “Why the world visits workshops: Workshops, experiences and craftsmanship that inbound tourists value”
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The Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry will hold a seminar on collaboration between inbound tourism and traditional crafts at Pacifico Yokohama on November 7.
Was “SEO is dead” a lie? A survey of approximately 20,000 articles reveals that “design that communicates with search” remains important in the AI search era
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リブランディング株式会社 surveyed approximately 20,000 articles, showing that the use of structured data—“design that communicates with search”—remains important even in the AI search era. While basic settings were widely implemented, the adoption rate of structured data for articles stood at just 53.9%.
Facts
19,748 articles published by companies
Covering 3,261 companies
Page titles: 99.8%
Main headings: 94.3%
Article descriptions: 92.5%
17,213 articles had all 3 items in place
No article-specific structured data could be confirmed for 7,668 articles, or 44.5%.
15,017 articles had some form of structured data
Of the 1,293 companies with at least 1 article missing structured data,
92.3% had no structured data on any of the articles examined in this survey.
Orders open for Trading Ani-Art 2nd Edition Matte Can Badges and other items from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion” through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 2 through the online store AMNIBUS for 8 products from the Trading Ani-Art 2nd Edition collection for “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion,” including matte can badges, acrylic tiles and illustrated cards.
Facts
Available starting Friday, October 2
Single item: ¥583 (tax included)
BOX: ¥6,996 (tax included)
Single item: ¥473 (tax included)
BOX ¥5,676 (tax included)
Single item: ¥308 (tax included)
BOX: ¥3,696 (tax included)
¥1,705 each (tax included)
1,650 yen each (tax included)
¥385 each (tax included)
￥1,320 each (including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、Aniplex、Magica Quartet
[Case Study] Behind the customer service at 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, beloved for years and continuing to attract repeat customers
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株式会社インゲージ published a case study on customer service for 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ. With Re:lation, the team streamlined approximately 16,000 inquiries a year with a staff of 1–2, eliminating duplicate responses and reliance on individual employees.
Facts
Approximately 16,000 inquiries a year
Original繁忙期は1日150件近く
Even as sales grew to approximately 1.7 times their previous level
The number of adopting companies has exceeded 6,000 (※1)
A LEATHER launches “Trucker Jacket,” updating the 2nd type as contemporary leatherwear
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Leather brand A LEATHER has launched the “Trucker Jacket,” featuring Japan-made water-dyed leather and a contemporary silhouette. A POP UP event for the 26FW collection will also be held at STUDIOUS原宿店.
Kosaku Shima appointed CKO (Chief Kao Officer) of DXYZ, a subsidiary of MIGALO HOLDINGS
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DXYZ, a subsidiary of MIGALO HOLDINGS, has appointed Kosaku Shima, the protagonist of the manga “Kosaku Shima,” as CKO (Chief Facial Recognition Officer) and is stepping up the rollout of its FreeiD facial recognition ID platform in offices.
Facts
“FreeiD apartments” has surpassed 462 buildings※
Cumulative circulation has exceeded 47 million copies
Tokushima’s first※ cabin hotel with dedicated floors for men and women, “TO。hotel (Tomaru Hotel),” grand opens October 8 at the foot of Mount Bizan in Tokushima City
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株式会社かたちとことばデザイン舎 grand opened “TO。hotel (Tomaru Hotel),” a cabin hotel with dedicated floors for men and women, in Omichi, Tokushima City, on October 8, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
An existing 3-story building
Approximately 1.5 times more spacious than conventional capsule hotels
灯白社 to plan and operate the “J Character × Retail Business Support” initiative at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention [Tokyo Convention]
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株式会社灯白社 has been commissioned by 日本小売業協会 to plan and operate the “J Character × Retail Business Support” initiative at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention [Tokyo Convention], to be held October 8–9, 2026.
Luggage delivery service APEX24 partners with JR West Marunix, launching deliveries from Tokyo to Crosta locations in Shin-Osaka and Kyoto
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株式会社L.CRAS will partner with 株式会社ジェイアール西日本マルニックス to launch APEX24, a luggage delivery service from hotels in Tokyo to Crosta locations in Shin-Osaka and Kyoto, starting October 22, 2026.
成豊建設, with a track record of construction at more than 1,100 sites nationwide, accelerates recruitment branding through TalentX’s recruitment strategy consulting
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株式会社TalentX provided ongoing support for 成豊建設’s recruitment branding project, helping build a foundation for talent acquisition through the development of its mission, vision and values and articulating the appeal of working there.
[Halloween Special Event] More amazing than ghosts!? Exploring the mysteries of the “bones” of living creatures! “Kids’ Veterinarian X-ray Experience Event” to be held at 南知多ビーチランド
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南知多ビーチランド and 四季の森どうぶつクリニック will hold a kids’ veterinarian X-ray experience event as a Halloween special event on October 31, 2026. The two organizations signed a cooperation agreement in February 2026, and 四季の森どうぶつクリニック donated a portable X-ray unit made by 株式会社ケンコー・トキナー.
Cricut smart cutting machines step up educational video offerings on the official YouTube channel!
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Cricut is stepping up the release of educational videos on its official YouTube channel to help users better understand its products and make purchasing decisions. As its first installment, it has released a comparison and overview video covering its 4 major models (Joy™ 2, Joy Xtra™, Explore™ 5 and Maker™ 5). It plans to roll out a structured series of content on model comparisons and project instructions.
QB HOUSE kicks off its “30th Anniversary Year” at last
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キュービーネットホールディングス株式会社 has designated the period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, as its “30th Anniversary Year” to mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of the hair-cutting salon chain QB HOUSE. It has launched a special website and a concept video to express its gratitude, and is highlighting its track record in the number of locations in Japan and overseas and total customer visits, while planning further campaigns.
Facts
Marking 30 years
November 1, 2026, marks 30 years since the opening of the first QB HOUSE location
The period through October 31, 2027, will be called the “30th Anniversary Year”
612 stores in Japan
155 locations overseas
Total customer visits have exceeded 330 million
In November 1996, as Japan’s first hair-cutting salon chain
Survey of 310 people who have owned pets and visited an animal hospital: 88% are “concerned” about the retirement of the director of their regular animal hospital
石川貴也 of the 120-year-old company 側島製罐 to speak in Fukui: Talk event “What to Preserve, What to Change” on business succession, organizational reform and the work environment to be held on November 6
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株式会社フクイ内装システム will hold the talk event “What to Preserve, What to Change” in Fukui City on November 6, 2026, with 石川貴也 of 側島製罐 speaking about business succession and organizational reform.
ZEISS launches “ZEISS ClearMind Lenses,” a new-generation eyeglass lens designed around how people move their eyes today
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カールツァイスビジョンジャパン株式会社 will launch “ZEISS ClearMind Lenses,” a new-generation eyeglass lens developed through an analysis of modern eye movements, in October 2026.
Facts
Starting October 10, 2026
Founded in Germany in 1846
Established in Japan in 1911
Revenue of approximately 12 billion euros
Invests 15% of revenue in research and development
Passing the strength behind 8 gold medals at the Paris Olympics on to the next generation: New wrestling tournament “NOROSHI” opens in Kobe
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Original合同会社テクニカルフォールは、レスリング事業「NOROSHI」を始動し、2027年2月28日に神戸市立中央体育館で第1回大会「NOROSHI Japan Wrestling Supermatch」を開催する。パリ五輪での金メダル8個などの強さを次世代へ伝えることを目的に、トップ選手と子供たちが同じ会場で試合や体験を行う。
Facts
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
10 matches in total
9,313 registered competitors
Companies mentioned：合同会社テクニカルフォール、Technical Fall LLC、S&Nスポーツマネジメント神戸、笹川スポーツ財団
Detergent made from discarded young citrus fruit and wild plants in Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture: ０ rinses, making it useful in disasters, too!
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合同会社工房兼基 in Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, has developed and sells “Teruha no Mori Detergent NOSARI,” made using discarded young citrus fruit and wild plants, drawing on the experience of someone with multiple chemical sensitivity. Online sales began in August 2026, and the business was selected for a Miyazaki Prefecture entrepreneurship support program in fiscal 2025.
“Kashijee,” born from awamori production, heads for commercialization: Okinawa-based efforts to build a new food culture and market get underway in earnest
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一般社団法人カシジェーアンバサダー協会 will commercialize “Kashijee,” the residue from awamori distillation, and kick off efforts to build a market with an event in Naha on October 9, 2026.
A sprinkle that makes vegetables the star of the meal
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Chef Naoki Tsubaki, owner of TSUBAKI食堂, operated by 株式会社よこはまグリーンピース, has begun presales on Makuake for “Tsubaki Powder: Sprinkle on Vegetables,” a seasoning made just for vegetables using Yokohama-grown vegetables and Japanese broth.
YINVOKE®︎ completely revamps its styling service: moving from classifications that prescribe answers to styling that starts with each individual
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YINVOKE announced a complete revamp of its styling service, moving away from relying on existing diagnostic labels and type classifications toward recommendations based on each individual’s characteristics and goals. The new service is scheduled to launch on October 8, 2026.
Notice of domestic ASCM/APICS business succession from the Japan Productivity Center
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一般社団法人ASCM COMMUNITY JAPAN（ACJ） will take over the domestic business of the U.S.-based ASCM from 公益財団法人日本生産性本部 effective October 1, 2026, and transition to a new operating structure.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Since 2011
In 2014
For more than 10 years
In 2024
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ASCM COMMUNITY JAPAN、ACJ、公益財団法人日本生産性本部、米国Association for Supply Chain Management、ASCM、APICS、Kinaxis、o9 Solutions、Zionex、株式会社エクサ、株式会社ベルテクス・パートナーズ、日刊工業新聞社
バイキング・ジャパン announces special early reservations for spring 2028 Japan-departure and arrival cruises aboard “バイキング・ネプチューン”
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バイキング・ジャパン announced that it will open special early reservations for Japan-departure and arrival cruises aboard “バイキング・ネプチューン” in spring 2028. Priority reservations will be offered to repeat passengers, with dedicated itineraries staffed by Japanese-speaking crew.
More than 100 applications received for “Twinkie” voice actor audition; first-round screening underway, deadline October 15
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株式会社トゥインキィープロジェクト is holding auditions for the lead voice actor in its short anime “Twinkie,” currently in production. As of October 8, 2026, it had received more than 100 applications and was proceeding with first-round screening. The deadline is October 15.
Facts
More than 100 applications
Original1本あたりの長さは15秒から30秒を基本とし
Depending on the content, it may be about 1 minute long
Applications opened on September 16, 2026
More than 100 applications had been received as of October 8
The selection process has 2 stages
App Store: August 4, 2026
Google Play: August 12, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社トゥインキィープロジェクト、App Store、Google Play
Survey of 16,000 job listings: about half offer “dormitory/company housing”; “JobLinks,” a job-search site that lets users apply without registering, launches
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株式会社Period has launched “JobLinks,” a site where users can search and apply for jobs without registering as members. A survey of 16,546 listings across all 47 prefectures, including those from partner companies, found that about half offer “dormitory/company housing.”
Making “If you’re going to own a dog, the owner should learn first” the new norm. Making “One License” the standard for dog lovers
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一般社団法人愛犬家エキスパート検定協会 launched a new management structure in October 2026. Keiko Konishi, president and representative director of 株式会社tent tent, which operates “おでかけわんこ部,” became the association’s representative director, while Hitoshi Kobayakawa, president and representative director of ペッツオーライ株式会社, which operates “Wan!Pass,” became vice representative director. The association aims to realize a society where people and dogs coexist by expanding the use of “One License” and promoting good manners.
Two SAMOE products, created from the parenting experience of a mother of 4, recognized as “Only1 Products” by the Higashiosaka Brand
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Two SAMOE株式会社 products, its “Dining Apron” and “Multiwear,” have been recognized as “Only1 Products” by the Higashiosaka Brand. Developed based on the experience of representative director Moemi Sakan as a mother of 4, the products are now being expanded into domestic sales channels and overseas markets.
[AI PICKS survey] More than half of 28 major AI services offer individual plans costing “$100 or more per month.” ChatGPT’s top tier costs ¥84,000 per month, 60 times the entry-level plan
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AI PICKS, operated by 株式会社エーアイピックス, has released its “AI Tool Pricing Tracker Report, October 2026 Edition,” a cross-service survey of individual pricing for 28 major AI services. Of the 28 services, 15 (54%) offer individual plans costing $100 or more per month. ChatGPT’s top-tier “Pro 500” costs ¥84,000 per month, 60 times the entry-level “Go” plan (¥1,400 per month).
Facts
15 of 28 services (54%) offer individual plans costing $100 or more per month (¥15,000 for yen-priced plans)
10 of them offer plans costing $200 (¥30,000) or more per month
The top-tier “Pro 500” costs ¥84,000 per month
That is 60 times the entry-level “Go” plan (¥1,400 per month)
The price gap between the top-tier plans reaches 60 times (ChatGPT: Go ¥1,400 per month → Pro 500 ¥84,000 per month)
The median price of the cheapest paid plan is equivalent to $12 per month (about ¥1,800)
Monthly billing was 23% more expensive at the median than the annual-billing equivalent
The largest gap was for PLAUD (about 2.1 times)
Otter (about 2.0 times: $16.99 with monthly billing / $8.33 per month on an annual-billing equivalent basis)
Fireflies (1.8 times)
Rimo (1.5 times)
Claude (Max 20x, $200 per month)
Gemini (Google AI Ultra 20x, ¥32,000 per month)
Grok (SuperGrok Heavy, $300 per month)
Cursor (Ultra, $200 per month)
Microsoft 365 Pro, at ¥16,000 per month, listed on the official pricing page as the top individual plan
OpenAI adds ChatGPT’s top-tier “Pro 500” plan ($500 per month, ¥84,000 per month in Japan)
[New product] For people sensitive to low atmospheric pressure and weather changes. Supplement “Weather Support,” containing uniquely processed magnesium, launches October 10.
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株式会社ブライトデイズ will launch “Weather Support,” a supplement for people sensitive to low atmospheric pressure and weather changes, on October 10, 2026. The product contains 300 mg of uniquely processed magnesium, among other ingredients, and was developed in response to a survey finding that about 1 in 2 people experience changes in their physical condition due to shifts in atmospheric pressure.
With zero programming experience, built and managed a job site from 16,000 job pages through SEO operations using AI “Claude”; the same approach was used for landscaping, renovation and leather-brand websites
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株式会社Period announced that its representative, who has no programming experience, has used Anthropic社’s generative AI “Claude” to build and operate in-house the job search site “JobLinks” (16,546 job listings) and 4 websites for landscaping, renovation and leather brands. It has also begun offering free consultations on AI website creation and in-house development support.
Facts
Job search site “JobLinks” (16,546 job pages)
Published alongside about 1,600 pages organized by job type, region and conditions
Outstanding loan balance up 2.23 times in just 1 year! 3 strengths of 野村Webローン
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An introduction to 3 strengths of 野村信託銀行’s securities-backed loan, 野村Webローン (investment trusts are also eligible as collateral, the interest rate stays the same regardless of the outstanding loan balance, and repayment timing is flexible), as well as its terms of use. The outstanding loan balance at 野村證券’s online-only branch has grown 2.23 times in 1 year.
Facts
Outstanding loan balance up 2.23 times in just 1 year
More than 1,200 domestic investment trusts are eligible as collateral
The applicable interest rate is the same for funding needs ranging from ¥100,000 to ¥500 million
In some cases, borrowers may be required to repay the full amount when they reach 80 years of age
Supporting product development in the AI era, centered on strategic UX and Code-First Design
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アーキビジョン株式会社 has rebranded its UI/UX improvement support service, Highlight, discontinued its former flat monthly plan and moved to custom project-by-project arrangements. In product development in the AI era, it centers strategic UX and Code-First Design, supporting clients from decision-making through implementation.
Expanding real estate partnerships across Tokyo and its 3 neighboring prefectures | Housing support organization ホッとスペース東京 to ramp up recruitment of partners connecting vacant homes with people in need of housing from October 2026
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株式会社ホッとスペース東京 will begin recruiting partners on October 8, 2026, to help address vacant properties and provide housing support across Tokyo and its 3 neighboring prefectures.
Facts
More than 1,500 inquiries are received annually
An average of 16.2 days from move-out to the next tenant being found
Annual move-out rate: 21.7%
More than 50 companies across Tokyo and the 3 neighboring prefectures
A wealth of collaboration and partnership experience across more than 1,000 rooms
AlphaNet launches service to help companies prepare for cyber incidents — The true response capabilities companies need in the era of the “SCS Evaluation System”
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株式会社アルファネット, part of the 大塚商会グループ, has launched its Cyber Incident Preparedness Service (IR Retainer), which helps companies respond swiftly to cyberattacks and other incidents. The service also helps meet the SCS Evaluation System’s mandatory requirement, “6. Incident Response,” and is available to small and medium-sized businesses.
Making slurping soba a source of Japanese pride and sharing it with the world: New soba culture company Zuzuzu, whose founding members include Mummy-D（RHYMESTER） and 716（MIDICRONICA）, gets underway in earnest
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株式会社ずずず, with Mummy-D（RHYMESTER） and 716（MIDICRONICA） among its founding members, will get underway in earnest on October 8, 2026. The company aims to pass on the culture of domestically grown soba, which Japan relies on imports to supplement, and share it with the world. It will promote soba culture through projects including the documentary series “Slurp the Soba Culture” and the release of original music.
Facts
About 70% of the soba eaten in Japan comes from overseas
Of the approximately 126,400 tons of soba supplied domestically
Domestic production totaled approximately 38,200 tons
Domestic production accounted for just 30%
Drawing on 9 years of hands-on experience in the soba industry
All 5 episodes of the “Slurp the Soba Culture” documentary series will be released sequentially