株式会社ActiveM JAPAN signs 2026 advisory agreement with Higashi Kokoa of the 読売ジャイアンツ女子チーム
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株式会社ActiveM JAPAN has signed a 2026 advisory agreement with Higashi Kokoa of the 読売ジャイアンツ女子チーム, and will support the improvement and development of undershirts as well as athletic performance.
A first for the third-generation owner of Hakone confectioner “Chimoto”: “Japanese Black Tea Lemon Cake,” bringing together the bounty of Hakone, Tanzawa and Odawara, launches October 16
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Hakone confectioner “Chimoto” will launch its new “Japanese Black Tea Lemon Cake: Bounty of the Hakone Foothills” on October 16, 2026. The cake is made with Japanese black tea from たかなし茶園 in Tanzawa-Hadano and lemons from あきさわ園 in Odawara.
City Green Cup 2027, a student pitch competition organized by the team behind “City Green Fes. 2026,” which drew about 10,000 attendees, to hold its first event in Shibuya on March 3, 2027; seeking co-creation partners
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一般社団法人City Green announced that it will hold City Green Cup 2027, a student pitch competition planned by the team behind City Green Fes., which drew about 10,000 attendees in 2026. The event will take place in Shibuya on March 3, 2027. It aims to foster co-creation between students and companies and is seeking corporate partners.
“2026 Survey on Workers’ Attitudes Toward Their Jobs and Workplaces”: Employee satisfaction at 42.9%, engagement at 37.3%, and organizational attachment at 33.0%
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リアルワン株式会社 announced the results of its “2026 Survey on Workers’ Attitudes Toward Their Jobs and Workplaces,” reporting employee satisfaction of 42.9%, engagement of 37.3%, and organizational attachment of 33.0%. Differences were observed across the 13 major industries, but statistical analysis that accounted for individual differences found that industry alone explained only a limited degree of variation.
Web production company Bit Beans, founded 23 years ago, launches scarf brand “dimba”: New venture for the AI era, with a production company “planning, selling and engaging with customers” directly
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Web production company 有限会社Bit Beans, founded 23 years ago, is launching scarf brand “dimba” as a new venture in which it will develop and sell its own products to adapt to the AI era. The company plans to source small quantities of scarves made in India and sell them online, applying the insights gained to its core business.
“From western Japan’s largest to western Japan’s finest.” Olympian Kentaro Minagawa, a leading figure in Japan’s snow resorts, appointed vice president and executive officer in charge of resort operations at 勝山高原開発株式会社, operator of JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート
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Kentaro Minagawa, representative director of 株式会社Japan Snow Mountain Consulting, has been appointed vice president and executive officer in charge of resort operations at 勝山高原開発株式会社, which operates JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート. He will join management and begin driving change from the 2026-27 season.
Facts
Resort area: 410 ha
Vertical drop: 710 m
Maximum run length: 5,800 m
15 courses in total
Competed in four Olympics
Placed fourth, the first Japanese competitor to do so in 50 years
弁イホールディングス supports expansion of “四日市ヒモノ食堂” with the opening of a new factory
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株式会社四日市ひもの食堂 will strengthen its production and supply capacity with the launch of a new factory by its parent company, 株式会社弁イホールディングス. The new capacity will support the opening of 1–2 new 四日市ヒモノ食堂 locations annually in the Tokai and Kinki regions.
LEXSOL COMPANY GROUP shifts from “selling properties” to becoming an “exclusive adviser to owners.” Launches ベルモントファミリーオフィス, a family office service specializing in real estate investment
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合同会社レクソル launched ベルモントファミリーオフィス on Oct. 8, 2026, a family office service that supports real estate owners with wealth building and rental property management as their exclusive adviser.
Facts
Wealth building starting with land and buildings in the ¥50 million range
Oct. 8, 2026
Established: Nov. 24, 2021
Companies mentioned：LEXSOL COMPANY GROUP、合同会社レクソル、BELMONT FAMILY OFFICE、ベルモントファミリーオフィス
Exhibiting at the “Housing, Architecture & Real Estate Comprehensive Exhibition [BREX Kansai] 2026”
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株式会社AK建築設計 will exhibit at the “Housing, Architecture & Real Estate Comprehensive Exhibition [BREX Kansai] 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026. The company will offer hands-on disaster preparedness and earthquake-resistance measures using VR and an earthquake experience simulator, as well as specialist seminars.
“Did I have this software?” Ask AI. Just by talking to ChatGPT or Claude, you can record retro game purchases and play sessions
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Arcstella株式会社 has released v2.2, the latest update to its retro game management service “Retro Game Gather,” adding integration (MCP) with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude, as well as a REST API.
Held with 4 brands, including Burberry and PUMA, in 2 weeks. Chotto Matcha to fully launch “MATCHA EXPERIENCE” for businesses in Japan and the Philippines
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Matcha brand “Chotto Matcha,” which operates 5 stores in Japan and the Philippines, is fully launching “MATCHA EXPERIENCE” for companies and brands. In Sept. 2026, it held events with Burberry, Banana Republic, CRONOS and PUMA, bringing together industries ranging from luxury to fitness for collaborations.
Online English conversation service aleva!（アレバ） launches “aleva Learning Lab,” offering free learning for everyone from beginners to business professionals
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Online English conversation service aleva!, provided by 教育開発出版株式会社 and 株式会社ライトエデュケーション, has launched “aleva Learning Lab,” a free official learning column page, to help English learners find reliable information.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu Postcard & Sticker Book” goes on sale Nov. 6!!
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株式会社うさぎ出版 will release a postcard and sticker book featuring characters from the “Star Wars” film series and the Disney+ drama series “The Mandalorian” on Nov. 6, 2026.
アルファ医療福祉美容専門学校 enters the Kinki region for the first time, opening correspondence courses for certified social workers near Osaka and Kyoto stations in June 2027
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アルファ医療福祉美容専門学校 will open classrooms for in-person sessions for its correspondence course for certified social workers near Osaka Station and Kyoto Station in June 2027, marking its first entry into the Kinki region.
Facts
More than 2,000 social workers
More than 2,000 students
Up to 20,000 yen in tuition reductions
Amazon gift card (digital type) worth 20,000 yen
About a 4-minute walk from JR Osaka Station
About a 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station
1,000 yen transportation subsidy
Only 6 days of in-person sessions
Completion rate: 96.4%
Out-of-pocket cost: about 60,000 yen
Up to 80% eligible for benefits
A total of 1,034 people passed the 2 certification exams
株式会社Colorful Palette ENCORE assists with planning, development and production of “にじさんじ Girls Idol Festival 〜虹をつないで、未来を見つけて〜”
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株式会社Colorful Palette ENCORE will assist with planning, development and production of “にじさんじ Girls Idol Festival 〜虹をつないで、未来を見つけて〜,” a live event featuring VTuber group “にじさんじ,” operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社. The event will be held at INTEX Osaka on Dec. 19 and 20, 2026, with a total of 16 livers appearing.
Long-awaited downlight series launched for “Azzurro®（アズーロ）,” a lighting system that recreates blue skies and sunlight
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ラフォーレエンジニアリング株式会社 has launched “Azzurro SkySpot,” a downlight model in a new series of its “Azzurro” LED lighting system, which recreates blue skies and sunlight.
Facts
High color rendering, with an average color rendering index (Ra) of 90 or higher
115 mm aperture
Classic (dimmable model): 85,000 yen
Dynamic (dimming and color-adjustable model): 99,000 yen
Classic (dimmable model): 98,000 yen
Dynamic (dimming and color-adjustable model): 118,000 yen
[A 3rd consecutive achievement] Powerhouse Gym Japan wins “of the Year International”! Reaches the top of a network spanning 23 countries and more than 300 locations.
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Powerhouse Gym Japan won the “of the Year International” award at an international convention held in Las Vegas, USA, marking a 3rd consecutive achievement. Japan’s operational quality was recognized as the highest among a network spanning 23 countries and more than 300 locations.
Facts
23 countries around the world
More than 300 stores
More than 50 years of history
The total number of members exceeds 1.2 million
Operates 12 locations nationwide
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：primeエンターテイメント株式会社、Powerhouse Gym Japan、POWERHOUSE GYM、Powerhouse Gyms International
The pros make the decisions; AI does the work. Design agency Harukaze launches “DesignNOW,” a third option beyond outsourcing or doing it yourself
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Design production company 株式会社Harukaze launched “DesignNOW” (Design Now), a new AI creative program combining generative AI with professional standards of judgment, on Oct. 6, 2026. It is a third option between outsourcing and creating designs with AI in-house, allowing users to produce high-quality designs for work simply by connecting to an AI environment they are already familiar with. The program updates its predecessor, the “AI Creative Implementation Program” (launched at the end of May 2026, with 468 participants), and existing students will transfer at no additional cost.
Facts
The share of companies that said they use generative AI in some aspect of their operations reached 86.4%.
468 people participated in 4 months.
The number of concurrent viewers reached 2,437.
It also operates a design school with more than 700 students.
Support will be rolled out for 13 platforms.
An intensive implementation period covering the first 90 days.
Connection takes about 3 minutes, and no commands need to be entered.
The next stage of pharmacy DX: from “optimizing individual stores” to “optimizing the entire company”.
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株式会社OZ proposes a “company-wide optimization model” that links its pharmacy reception solution “Pas-PORT,” remote prescription input solution “Pas-IS,” and remote medication guidance solution “パッと薬 遠隔さん” to optimize operations across the entire company rather than on a store-by-store basis.
株式会社ミソラコネクト begins offering 5G (NSA) over its full MVNO network.
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株式会社ミソラコネクト will begin offering 5G (NSA) over its full MVNO network on Oct. 8, 2026. Pricing will be the same as LTE, and features include eSIM support without advance EID registration.
SNS and Google Maps can both go dark the month after a contract ends: Free mini-guide adds 3 items to an account handover checklist.
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デジタルプロモーション株式会社 has released a free mini-guide (10 slides in total) for local governments and tourism associations on handing over accounts after a contracted project ends.
Ending “websites that are built and then left untouched”: ジャイロ総合コンサル builds a site that updates automatically with AI, without coding, and publishes its specifications.
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ジャイロ総合コンサルティング株式会社 has revamped its corporate website using generative AI and no-code tools to enable automatic updates, and has published the specifications.
Report on the “1st QIX Professional Community” meeting: Bringing voices from the animal healthcare and pet care fields into product and service development.
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株式会社QIX held the 1st meeting of its “QIX Professional Community” initiative at its headquarters on Sept. 8, 2026, to reflect voices from the animal healthcare and pet care fields in management, and exchanged views with 9 groomers and veterinary nurses.
Salon booking timing is completely opposite depending on the booking channel.
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株式会社リザービア has published a report analyzing salon booking data from across Japan. It found that 43.5% of bookings through external booking sites are made on the same day, while 63.1% of bookings made by customers themselves online are spread across the 7-day period. The findings suggest that booking timing varies completely by channel, highlighting the importance of adjusting available slots and how far in advance they are shown.
Facts
43.5% of bookings through external booking sites are made on the same day.
Same-day bookings account for 12.6% of online bookings made by customers themselves.
The figure reaches 82.7% when bookings made within 7 days are included.
63.1% are made within 7 days.
For bookings entered on behalf of customers by stores, 27.5% are made at least 31 days in advance.
Taking social media by storm! A refreshing lemon flavor joins the can-type “Xylitol Stone,” a delicious oral-care treat making its Japan debut.
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株式会社スライブサポート will launch a lemon-flavored can of “Xylitol Stone,” the oral-care sweet making waves on social media and debuting in Japan for the first time. It will go on sale early at ロフト and other retailers starting Oct. 10, 2026, followed by a general release on Nov. 10. The price is 1,134 yen, tax included.
菊水株式会社 relocated its head office from Nishi Ward, Osaka, to Honmachi, Chuo Ward, on Oct. 1, 2026, to expand its business and strengthen its management foundation.
Osaka’s “welala” serves 2 drinks made with non-standard apples from フルプロ農園 in Nagano and koji, bringing ethical consumption closer to home.
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“welala,” in Osaka’s Horie district and operated by 株式会社best, began serving 2 drinks in October 2026 made with non-standard apples sourced from フルプロ農園 in Nagano Prefecture, paired with homemade jam and koji.
On Saturday, Oct. 10, bring everyone to “肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ 秋葉原電気街口店.” A child who is 10 has a great chance of winning a free steak meal (1 steak serving of up to 500g)—1 in 10 will win in the lottery!
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“肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ 秋葉原電気街口店,” operated by 株式会社B級グルメ研究所, will hold a lottery campaign on Saturday, Oct. 10, for children who are 10. Winners will receive 1 steak serving of up to 500g for free.
VITURE’s flagship XR glasses, “Beast,” go on sale for the first time. “Autumn Grand Appreciation Sale” starts Oct. 13.
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VITURE Inc. will hold its “Autumn Grand Appreciation Sale” from Oct. 13, 2026, offering discounts on 3 models, including its flagship XR glasses “Beast,” as well as accessories.
LYNXS launches proof-of-concept trial of “simultaneous broadcast” feature.
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株式会社LYNXS has launched a proof-of-concept trial of its “simultaneous broadcast” feature, a paid option for the multi-professional collaboration platform “LYNXS.” The feature is designed with privacy protection in mind and aims to improve operational efficiency and enable rapid information sharing in community-based integrated care.
A dermatologist and a registered dietitian who has experienced seborrheic dermatitis explain the condition. Guests including Miho Yamada, who still struggles with scalp redness and dandruff, ask questions in the newly released YouTube program “Seborrheic Dermatitis Hotline 110.”
From “watching KYT” to “discussing KYT.” Launch of “LAAVO,” a fully customized e-learning program for safety training that uses AI to automatically generate training scenarios from on-site photos
Digitizing paper-based processes on the manufacturing floor and building business apps and a data platform to support factory DX
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Alpha Tech Solutions supported DX at Yupo’s Kashima Plant by developing business applications using Microsoft Power Platform and optimizing its network. Around 30 applications are now in operation to improve work efficiency.
“A2Care Akita Bottle” introduced in all guest rooms at 秋田キャッスルホテル
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エーツーケア株式会社 announced that “A2Care Akita Bottle,” a limited-edition Akita design disinfectant and deodorizer, has been introduced in all guest rooms at 秋田キャッスルホテル. Production was handled by 社会福祉法人一羊会, with a portion of sales returned to its welfare programs.
Alphas launches new service to remove barriers to using AWS RI and SP discounts
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アルファス株式会社 has launched its Smart Reserved Discount Service, a new offering that mitigates the risks of long-term commitments for standard reservation discounts such as AWS RI and SP. Developed through a strategic partnership with Reserved.ai Inc.（アーチェラ）, it uses refund functionality for unused portions and an automatic optimization engine. The service will be offered through “Ripple,” a platform for MSPs, and “Wave,” for end users. Launch partners include NTTデータ, TOKAIコミュニケーションズ and Fujisoft.
Put the heat of your hair iron to work! New styling spray repairs hair damage while adding shine and helping styles last.
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株式会社スキューズミー will launch 2 types of “スキューズミー Gloss Styling Spray” on November 2, 2026. The styling spray uses heat from hair irons to repair hair damage, add shine and help styles last.
Facts
On sale from November 2, 2026 (Mon.)
Pre-release at select variety shops from October 8 (Thu.)
BusinessRalliart makes 株式会社フロッサ, which develops SES and infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary
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ビジネスラリアート株式会社 acquired all shares of 株式会社フロッサ, which specializes in systems development and network construction, making it a wholly owned subsidiary on October 8, 2026. Its corporate name was changed to “BRフロッサ株式会社,” and its head office was also relocated to Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.
Inner-care brand “ELLISS” to sponsor にじさんじ unit “MECHATU-A”’s first live show, “MECHATU-A 1st LIVE ‘Over Drive!’”
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株式会社ALBONA’s inner-care brand “ELLISS” announced that it will sponsor the first live show by “MECHATU-A,” a VTuber unit operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, and hold campaigns and offer perks for attendees.
October 10 is Potato Salad Day: 9 products, including 4 new “regional potato salads,” now available nationwide
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Delia Foods will release a limited-time lineup of 9 products to coincide with Potato Salad Day on October 10, including 4 new “regional potato salads” featuring ingredients unique to each area.
Mental healthcare company emol surveys workers after a 5-day holiday break: 61% said “I don’t want to go,” but only 2% actually took time off
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emol株式会社 conducted a survey on workers’ feelings after the 5-day holiday break in September 2026. A total of 61.2% of working people said they “didn’t want to go,” and about 30% thought about quitting, but only 2.0% actually took time off. Meanwhile, 74.6% had not been able to talk to anyone about how they felt.
America’s No. 1＊ sweet roll, “KING'S HAWAIIAN,” to make its first appearance at the 41st Kappabashi Tool Festival!
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America’s No. 1 sweet roll, “KING'S HAWAIIAN,” will make its first appearance at the 41st Kappabashi Tool Festival, held on October 11 and 12, 2026, with tastings and merchandise sales.
Survey of 1,265 IT engineers: The more people use AI, the more they feel “code alone isn’t enough”—85.6% of daily users, 14.9% of nonusers
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According to a survey of 1,265 IT engineers conducted by 株式会社スーパーソフトウエア, 85.6% of engineers who use AI almost every day said they were “anxious about their careers unless they develop skills beyond writing code,” a significant gap compared with nonusers (14.9%). Skills expected to grow in importance include “giving AI appropriate instructions,” “evaluating AI output” and “the ability to learn the latest technologies.”
Facts
1,265 IT engineers
85.6% of daily users
14.9% of nonusers
A 70.7-point gap
59.6% of all respondents
“Giving AI appropriate instructions” 34.8%
“Evaluating AI output” 29.2%
“The ability to learn the latest technologies” 24.1%
[ART Real Estate] Launching furniture sales business on October 1, offering an integrated service from home searches to interior design in Matsuyama, Ehime
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株式会社アート不動産 will launch a furniture sales business in the Ehime and Matsuyama area on October 1, 2026. In partnership with イエグ株式会社 of Tokushima Prefecture, it will offer its original brand “BRÜCKE” alongside more than 100 interior brands from Japan and abroad, creating an integrated support system that covers everything from finding a home to interior design proposals.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
More than 100 carefully selected interior brands from Japan and abroad
Monochrome sponsors international art exhibition “TOKYO ATLAS”—its integrated solar roof panel “Roof–1” will power exhibits by “The Eye of the Goat” and “Haroon Mirza”
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株式会社モノクローム will sponsor the international art exhibition “TOKYO ATLAS,” opening on October 10, 2026, and provide its integrated solar roof panel “Roof–1” to power the exhibited works.
Facts
Running from Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, December 20
株式会社Athena Technologies will exhibit at “CEATEC 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing AI solutions for closed environments, including “Athena Platform” and “Athena Works.”
Reiwa 8, October 22: Press conference on professional baseball draft selections of Kokugakuin University’s baseball team
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Kokugakuin University announced that it will hold a press conference if players Hayate Akahori and Yuto Minamisawa are selected in the 2026 professional baseball draft, to be held on October 22.
[New Business] 株式会社Linksenpai launches SATアカデミー, an online school specializing in SAT preparation
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株式会社Linksenpai, which has operated online one-on-one tutoring services specializing in IB education, has launched SATアカデミー, a new online school specializing in SAT preparation.
Facts
The total score ranges from 400 to 1,600 points
The exam consists of 2 sections, “Reading and Writing” and “Math”
DHL Supply Chain Japan installs ASRS (automated storage and retrieval system) at logistics center serving BAYCREW’S, supporting its growth strategy
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DHL Supply Chain Japan installed an ASRS (automated storage and retrieval system) at 株式会社ベイクルーズ’ Kashiwa Shonan Logistics Center, supporting its growth strategy by optimizing space and improving operational efficiency.
株式会社ヴェス, Viettel Cyber Security and アートネット株式会社 form alliance to establish framework for providing “SBOM＋”
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株式会社ヴェス, Viettel Cyber Security and アートネット株式会社, the 3 companies, formed an alliance on September 8, 2026, to establish a framework for providing “SBOM＋,” a product security management service using SBOM.
Facts
Signed on September 8, 2026
The 3 companies will use SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) to
Full program announced for 『としま！乱歩フェス2026』, offering a range of mystery-themed experiences during the month of Edogawa Rampo’s birth, including a bibliobattle, rooftop library, mystery-solving walking tour and staged readings
ヒルトングランドバケーションズ announces concert lineup for the 2027 HGV Tournament of Champions
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ヒルトングランドバケーションズ announced the concert lineup for the “HGV Tournament of Champions,” to be held in Florida in February 2027. Performers include Brooks & Dunn, Stella Lefty and John Fogerty. The event combines a golf tournament with entertainment.
Facts
From February 4 to 7, 2027
HGV enters its 6th year
For over 30 years
20 No. 1 hits in the United States
To mark the 35th anniversary of its release
Scheduled for release on October 23
Continuing through early October
In 2024 and 2025
In 2025 and 2026
In 2026, together with the band she formed with her family
Lefty in 2026
Boasts 20 wins overall
A total prize purse of $2.25 million
They will compete over 72 holes
Competing for a total of $500,000
The event is being held for the 3rd time this year
Approximately 720,000 member households
Companies mentioned：ヒルトングランドバケーションズ、HGV、LPGAツアー、Billboard、CMAアワード、ACMアワード、Songwriters Hall of Fame、クリーデンス・クリアウォーター・リバイバル、NBC、Peacock、ATPツアー、Boxi Park Unplugged、ヒルトングランドバケーションズ財団、Hilton Grand Vacations Japan合同会社、ヒルトン・グランド・バケーションズ・ユーケー・リミテッド、Instagram、Facebook、X
A new management risk in the AI era: “new-style dependence on individuals.” As AI is adopted, organizations are losing what makes them unique
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一般社団法人日本リスクコミュニケーション協会（RCIJ） will hold a free online seminar on November 13, featuring guest speaker Amane Sawatari and titled “A New Management Risk in the AI Era: ‘New-Style Dependence on Individuals.’” The seminar will discuss the new risk of dependence on individuals, in which the use of generative AI makes an organization’s unique character and decision-making processes less visible.
Facts
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
From 16:00
More than 500 companies, local governments and government agencies
Celebrating 12 years! “銀座NAGANO Appreciation Festival” on October 24 and 25
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Nagano Prefecture will hold the “銀座NAGANO Appreciation Festival” on October 24 and 25, 2026, to mark the 12th anniversary of 銀座NAGANO, an information hub connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area and Nagano Prefecture. The event will feature special sales, tastings, workshops and a talk event with Ryuta Mine.
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq enter strategic business partnership to promote industrial applications of quantum computing
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Classiq have signed a basic agreement for a strategic business partnership aimed at promoting industrial applications of quantum computing.
Facts
Approximately 600 km between Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka
[Event Report] アスタリール supports trail runners taking on challenges at 2 domestic races; hosts race-strategy webinars for participants
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アスタリール株式会社 held online race-strategy webinars for participants in the Sado Gold Trail and Izu Trail Journey 2026. Professional trail runner Tsuyoshi Kaburaki served as instructor, explaining race strategies and antioxidant measures. A total of 402 people participated, and the webinars received high satisfaction ratings.
Facts
2 days, September 9 (Wednesday) and 10 (Thursday), 2026
Approximately 400 runners participated over the 2 days
Number of participants: 402 in total
More than 99% of respondents said it was “very good” or “good”
[Usefulness for future training and race preparation] All respondents said it was “very useful” or “useful”
[Understanding of antioxidant measures] 98% of respondents said their understanding had deepened
SGT (Sado Gold Trail strategy webinar): 57 people
ITJ (Izu Trail Journey strategy webinar): 89 people
Housing OS “iecon” evolves into “ホームデータバンク™️,” making home information usable by AI
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株式会社CoLife has evolved the database for its housing OS “iecon” into the AI-use platform “ホームデータバンク™.” It began offering an MCP server on October 8, 2026, and plans to launch an AI-friendly export feature before the end of the year.
“The Front Lines of Legal Risks in the Autonomous Driving (Physical AI) Business” to be held (4 free online seminars)
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松田綜合法律事務所 will hold 4 free online seminars titled “The Front Lines of Legal Risks in the Autonomous Driving (Physical AI) Business” from September 18 to October 23, 2026. Attorneys Yasuyori Iwatsuki and Taketo Morita will serve as instructors, explaining legal issues such as regulations on autonomous driving, liability in the event of an accident and data handling.
[Chuo Ward, Tokyo] “A detached home with a rooftop” on an ultra-central 15.6-tsubo lot; completed example of a 4-story home with a built-in garage and home elevator unveiled
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ou2株式会社 will hold a preview of the completed “OU2HAUS,” a fire-resistant, 4-story wooden home on a 15.6-tsubo lot in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on October 24 and 25, 2026.
DroR’s human capital disclosure survey “DOCI 2026”: Overall results for TOPIX100 show 99% describe measures, while 40% explain causal links
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株式会社DroR and 臨床組織科学研究会 have published “DOCI 2026,” an annual survey analyzing human capital disclosures by companies in the TOPIX100. Among the 99 companies surveyed for FY2025, 99% specifically described their measures, but only 40% described causal relationships. Disclosure depth was observed on a different dimension from company size and quantitative indicators.
Facts
99% of companies specifically describe their measures
40% of companies describe causal relationships
FY2025 (99 companies)
299 securities reports covering 3 fiscal years
A gap of 59 percentage points from disclosures of measures
27th All Japan Para Powerlifting International Invitational Championships set for March 2027
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特定非営利活動法人日本パラ・パワーリフティング連盟 announced that the 27th All Japan Para Powerlifting International Invitational Championships will be held on March 6 and 7, 2027, at the Tokyo Para Sports Training Center. Hajime Ushiroki has been appointed executive committee chair and Hideki Odo deputy chair, and the event has also secured its first-ever title sponsor in JPPF history.
Nippn launches consumer campaign to mark its 130th anniversary and express its gratitude
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株式会社ニップン is launching a campaign from October 8, 2026, to mark the 130th anniversary of its founding in 1896. The campaign includes the “Find nippn! Game,” and 130 people will be selected by lottery to receive ¥13,000 in cash.
Demand grows at agricultural worksites amid intensifying summer heat; white-and-black biodegradable mulch film launched
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昭光通商株式会社 has launched a new white-and-black type in its biodegradable mulch film “ネイチャーマスター®” series, designed to help curb soil temperature increases and suppress weeds.
15th Nishiwaga Soba Road New Soba Festival 2026 to be held
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西和賀町そば祭り実行委員会 (secretariat: 株式会社西和賀産業公社) will hold the “15th Nishiwaga Soba Road New Soba Festival 2026” for 9 days, from October 17 to 25, 2026. Five shops in the town will offer limited-time menu items, and customers who dine at participating shops will receive a “Nishiwaga Town Travel Pass” offering discounts at hot springs and other facilities.
[Construction Industry DX] The number of companies officially using “Sakumiru” has surpassed 4,000. Up 1,000 in just six months from 3,000, accelerating end-to-end DX “from the job site to management” through order, procurement and payment management, project schedules, AI-powered estimates and more
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The number of companies officially using “Sakumiru,” a cloud service for the construction industry operated by 株式会社プレックス, surpassed 4,000 as of October 2026, an increase of 1,000 in six months. The company is accelerating its DX support through the release of new features such as order, procurement and payment management, project schedules and AI-powered estimates, as well as expanded partnerships.
Launching luxury strategy support for megabanks serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, based on hospitality management in Switzerland, a financial center
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SEYMOUR INSTITUTE株式会社 has begun offering luxury strategies and management for ultra-high-net-worth business to financial institutions such as megabanks, based on Swiss hospitality management.
Facts
78% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Tuition: CHF220,815
(approximately 42,000,000 yen
World No. 2
One in every ３ graduates
Revenue is 16.1 billion euros
H&M (21.2 billion euros)
Original4分の3程度の規模です
Brand value... has reached approximately 105 billion euros
6.5 times annual revenue
16 times operating profit
H&M is estimated to be valued at less than 10.1 billion euros
No more than 0.48 times revenue
About 6 times operating profit
LVMH revenue down 1%
Originalケリングが13%減収
Originalエルメスは現地通貨ベースで9%の増収
Revenue up 2%
Companies mentioned：SEYMOUR INSTITUTE 株式会社、SEYMOUR、Les Roches、エルメス、H&M、LVMH、ケリング、日本オラクル、チューリッヒ大学、SBS スイス ビジネス スクール
[Announcement] Special project with No.12 Kashima Fan Zone × IZIPIZI! Limited collaboration stay plan launches Thursday, October 8!
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株式会社イデアポート announced that it will launch a limited stay plan featuring SLEEPING glasses as a gift on October 8, 2026, through a collaboration between the accommodation facility No.12 Kashima Fan Zone in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, and eyewear brand IZIPIZI.
Facts
Thursday, October 8
October 8, 2026 (Thu.)
8 buildings
Up to 6 people
About 2 hours ago
3 or more guests
Up to 2 bottles
More than 15 years
2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社イデアポート、No.12 Kashima Fan Zone、IZIPIZI、楽天トラベル、じゃらん
Acquisition of CASBEE Real Estate Certification (Rank A) for properties held
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相互住宅株式会社 announced that 2 of its properties have received CASBEE Real Estate Certification (Rank A). This brings the total number of its properties with the certification to 39.
[PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] First renewal in 8 years. Get an early look at the “new La Touche.” Pre-sale at 阪急うめだ本店!
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE’s “La Touche Éclat Primer” has been renewed for the first time in 8 years. Pre-sales and touch-up events will be held at 阪急うめだ本店 starting October 21, 2026.
Facts
Purchases of 9,900 yen or more, including tax
7,480 yen (tax included)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
October 27 (Tuesday)
Companies mentioned：PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、阪急うめだ本店、株式会社アルビオン
TottoPURIN, the pudding specialty shop named Japan’s best in the regional pudding rankings, opens its new second location, “Totto PURIN CAFE,” at Roadside Station Port Akasaki!
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Totto PURIN CAFE, the second location of pudding specialty shop TottoPURIN, operated by 株式会社OMOI, opened on October 2, 2026, at Roadside Station Port Akasaki in Kotoura, Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture. More than 300 customers visited on opening day, and the shop offers limited-edition products and a café space with more than 50 seats.
Facts
Opened on October 2, 2026
More than 300 customers visited on opening day
A café space with more than 50 seats has been created
at FOREST, which proposes “循環葬®,” a new form of burial that returns to the forest, to appear at “LastPresent” at 大丸神戸店
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小池友紀, representative director and CEO of at FOREST株式会社, will appear at “LastPresent: A Gathering to Consider the Future of End-of-Life Planning” at 大丸神戸店 and speak about “循環葬®.”
Nigel Cabourn to hold a limited-time pop-up at Nagoya Lachic
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Nigel Cabourn, operated by 株式会社OUTER LIMITS, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Nagoya Lachic from October 16 to 28, 2026. The pop-up will focus on the AW26 collection and also feature the WOMAN line, with creative contributions from Shasha.
[wakemake] Launching the “Off Cherry Collection,” featuring deep, edgy cherry shades with a fresh new warmth, at ロフト and ドン・キホーテ for pre-sale starting Saturday, October 10!
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Korean makeup brand wakemake will launch its new cherry-toned “Off Cherry Collection” for pre-sale at ロフト and ドン・キホーテ starting October 10, with a nationwide rollout beginning on the 26th.
Facts
Oct. 10 (Sat.)
Oct. 26 (Mon)
2,970 yen (tax included)
1,430 yen (tax included)
1,210 yen (tax included)
¥1,540 (tax included)
More than 1,300 stores
Companies mentioned：CJ Olive Young Japan株式会社、wakemake、オリーブヤング、OLIVE YOUNG、ロフト、ドン・キホーテ、Amazon、Qoo10、楽天
タニコー株式会社, 穴吹デザインカレッジ and 高松市 launch a hands-on industry-academia-government collaboration project. Holding “FOOD DESIGN CHALLENGE 2026,” where students take on the challenge of bringing ideas to life around the theme of food
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タニコー株式会社, 穴吹デザインカレッジ and 高松市 have launched the industry-academia-government collaboration project “FOOD DESIGN CHALLENGE 2026.” Students will submit design proposals for Fantudio Takamatsu around the theme of food, with outstanding works to be put into practice, including through the installation of signage.
Scalebase receives “SOC 1 Type 1 report,” an assurance report on internal controls over outsourced services, supporting enterprise companies with internal controls and audit readiness
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Scalebase株式会社 has received a SOC 1 Type 1 report for its revenue management system, “Scalebase,” and billing and payment system, “Scalebase ペイメント.” The report can be used to assess internal controls over outsourced operations in enterprise companies’ internal audits and J-SOX compliance. Receipt of a Type 2 report is targeted for the end of 2026.
Veeva announces new AI agent “Study Builder Agent,” enabling clinical trial setup in just 1 day
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Veeva Systems announced “Study Builder Agent,” an AI agent that enables clinical trial setup in 1 day. It is scheduled to become available to early adopters in December 2026.
Facts
More than 1,500 companies
Companies mentioned：Veeva Systems、Veeva、Veeva Japan 株式会社
All aboard for Tokyo Dome! “Nine Rail—bound for Tokyo Dome via 三井アウトレットパーク—”
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三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold a collaborative promotion at all 14 三井アウトレットパーク facilities from October 23 to November 3, 2026, commemorating a Tokyo Dome concert by “超特急,” a group affiliated with SDR.
[On sale October 13] “Making eel and rice even more delicious in a specially selected bowl.” Charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant “鰻 炭焼 ひつまぶし 美濃金” to sell original rice bowls created with long-established Arita-yaki kiln 深川製磁
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Charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant “鰻 炭焼 ひつまぶし 美濃金,” operated by 株式会社J・ART, will begin selling original rice bowls created in collaboration with long-established Arita-yaki kiln 深川製磁, exclusively at its stores from October 13, 2026.