TOHO Global and En’s “Social Impact Recruitment Project” launches simultaneous recruitment for multiple roles, including “Overseas Brand Management”
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エン株式会社 is launching the “Social Impact Recruitment Project” for TOHO Global株式会社, simultaneously recruiting for multiple roles, including “Overseas Brand Management.”
Facts
Boasts a share of more than 50% of domestic film box office revenue
Posted record-high revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending February 2026
TOHO VISION 2032
The company was established in July 2023 by spinning off Toho’s International Department.
In July 2026, “Gas Human” reached the weekly Global Top 10 as a Netflix series.
In November 2026, “Godzilla-0.0,” a sequel depicting events 2 years after “Godzilla-1.0,” is scheduled for release in North America and other overseas markets.
[LENDEX] Get an Amazon gift card! Announcement of a friend referral campaign
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株式会社LENDEX is holding a referral campaign starting October 8, 2026, offering Amazon gift cards. Both the person making the referral and the person being referred will receive a gift card worth 1,000 yen, and those making their first investment will receive an additional gift card worth 1,000 yen.
ポンデテック’s IT equipment circulation service supporting employment for people with disabilities selected for two stars in “Sustainable★Selection 2026”
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An IT equipment circulation service supporting employment for people with disabilities, provided by 株式会社ポンデテック of the 関西電力グループ, has been selected for two stars in “Sustainable★Selection 2026.” It has a track record of recirculating approximately 156,000 devices.
Taiwanese AI company Spingence Technology accelerates expansion in the Japanese market
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Taiwanese AI company Spingence Technology will exhibit at “Global Startup EXPO 2026” and “Manufacturing World Osaka” to accelerate its business expansion in Japan, showcasing its SPAK-based “AI-Native Factory” solution.
Survey of 500 people examines participation in marketing training and workplace changes
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デジプロ, a web marketing school operated by 株式会社Hagakure, surveyed 500 people who had taken marketing training. The findings showed that groups taking the training together in a group of multiple people (5 or more) were more likely than individual participants to notice workplace changes, such as applying their learning in practice and collaborating with other departments.
Facts
Survey of 500 people
The figure was 35.0% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
Original1人受講と5人以上受講を比較すると、29.8ポイントの差が見られました
The figure was 37.1% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
Original1人受講と5人以上受講では、26.0ポイントの差が見られました
The figure was 36.4% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
Original1人受講と5人以上受講では25.3ポイントの差となり
The figure was 29.4% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
Original1人受講と5人以上受講では23.5ポイントの差が見られました
The figure was 42.7% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
Original1人受講と5人以上受講では19.0ポイントの差が見られました
The figure was 87.4% among those who took the training in groups of 5 or more.
GVA TECH to publish practical guide to legal AI, “Legal AI Through Case Studies,” on October 29; 5-part practical legal AI seminar series to mark publication
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GVA TECH株式会社 will publish “Legal AI Through Case Studies,” a practical guide to legal AI, on October 29, 2026, and will hold a 5-part online seminar series to mark its publication.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that “Legal AI Through Case Studies: What to Entrust to AI and the Responsibilities of People” (hereinafter, “this book”) will be published on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Reservations will open on Amazon starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
8 prompt examples ready for immediate use in practice
Find out your company’s legal AX level in 3 minutes! GVA TECH revamps the Legal AI Research Institute website and launches a legal AI demo and assessment tool anyone can try
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GVA TECH株式会社 has revamped the Legal AI Research Institute website and launched a legal AI demo available to try after registration, along with a legal AX assessment tool featuring 15 questions.
A fall and winter staple, “roasted sweet potatoes,” slowly roasted in-store: domestically grown Beni Haruka on sale from Wednesday, October 14, with a 50-yen-off coupon for your next purchase
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株式会社ローソンストア100 will begin selling in-store-roasted sweet potatoes made with domestically grown “Beni Haruka” on October 14, 2026, and will issue buyers a 50-yen-off coupon.
アチーブメント served as title sponsor of Pink Lady member 未唯mie’s 50th anniversary concert marking her debut
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アチーブメント株式会社, a human resources training and consulting company, served as title sponsor of Pink Lady member 未唯mie’s 50th anniversary concert, held at Tokyo International Forum on September 19, 2026. An interview with Chairman and President 仁志青木 is also scheduled for October 14.
Development of a “divot topdressing vehicle” gets underway. Work begins on a small autonomous topdressing vehicle for golf courses. Aiming to complete 70% of topdressing work overnight, it will help repair divots and reduce the labor required for course maintenance.
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株式会社三笠製作所 has begun developing a small autonomous topdressing vehicle to help repair divots on golf courses. The company aims to improve the efficiency of nighttime work and reduce the labor required for course maintenance by leveraging existing technologies from an affiliated company.
Facts
The first experimental model was unveiled in 2018.
AI voice bot commubo adopted for handling cancellations of HOT TAB bicarbonate bath additives; automation tailored to older customers achieves a completion rate of about 90%, reduces callers waiting during peak periods and extends reception hours
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SoftFront, a subsidiary of 株式会社ソフトフロントジャパン, has adopted the AI voice bot commubo to handle cancellations of 株式会社ホットアルバム炭酸泉タブレット’s HOT TAB bicarbonate bath additives. The service was automated for older customers, achieving a completion rate of about 90%, reducing callers waiting and eliminating the need to add operators.
Facts
Up to 50 callers waiting at a time
Automated handling of approximately 2,000 cancellation requests per month
Reduced workload by approximately 3.5 person-months
The cumulative number of companies adopting the service has exceeded 400
Equivalent to approximately 18,500 households annually
Approximately 40,000 tons per year
Approximately 68 million liters
Total output capacity: 30.5 GW
26.2 GWh
Companies mentioned：ヴィーナ・グループ、Vena Group、LINEヤフー株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、日本卸電力取引所、JEPX、株式会社龍野土木、ヴィーナ・エナジー・ジャパン株式会社、アイエヌジーバンク エヌ・ヴイ東京支店、ヴィーナ・エナジー・エンジニアリング株式会社、Vena Global Group Pte Ltd、Vena Energy、Vena Nexus、ヴィーナ・エナジー
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems air conditioners for the Australian market earn high marks again in 2026, receiving top ratings in reviews by major product review sites and consumer organizations
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems air conditioners for the Australian market received high ratings in 2026 from CHOICE®, Canstar, and Finder.
Facts
Won the award for the 8th time overall
CHOICE® boasts a history of nearly 60 years
A consumer organization with more than 200,000 members
This marks the 7th time it has received the award
Earned the highest rating of 5 stars
Original三菱重工グループのエアコンは「最も愛されているエアコン」（Most Loved Air Conditioner）などの6部門※で選出されました
Companies mentioned：三菱重工業株式会社、三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社、三菱重工グループ、Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd.、MHIAA、CHOICE®、Canstar、Finder
Outdoor brand DOD launches “Sukusaku,” a new square backpack designed for comfort on autumn trips and in everyday life
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Outdoor brand DOD, operated by ビーズ株式会社, has launched “Sukusaku,” a square backpack suited to autumn travel and everyday use. Its 180-degree full-opening design and 12 pockets are intended to reduce the stress of packing.
Making children’s “right to play” part of society’s systems. Crowdfunding underway to support policy proposals as TOKYO PLAY marks its 10th anniversary as a corporation
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一般社団法人TOKYO PLAY is marking its 10th anniversary as a corporation by soliciting donations through crowdfunding starting October 7, 2026, and conducting policy advocacy calling for play to be included in municipalities’ “children’s plans.”
[4 days left] RebotAi’s 10-inch Android tablet [D101PRO] is 50% off! 23,999 yen → 11,999 yen, limited Amazon time sale through October 12
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RebotAi has announced that the 50% off time sale for its 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO,” sold on Amazon.co.jp, ends on October 12, 2026. The price has been reduced from the regular 23,999 yen to 11,999 yen, with the limited campaign having 4 days remaining.
Kitakyushu’s coming-of-age ceremony culture comes to London in an exhibition lasting approximately ５ months! “Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan｜Matsurawanu Hatachi” opens
[Scheduled for release in December 2026] DriveChecker to offer “ClassroomChecker” for educational institutions, making Google Classroom operations “worry-free”
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DriveChecker株式会社 plans to launch its new product “ClassroomChecker” in December 2026 for users of Google Workspace for Education. It will streamline annual update tasks and provide features to prevent accidental sharing with students, and will be demonstrated at EDIX 2026 Osaka.
supa, inc. sponsors Hono Conference in Tokyo 2026 as a platinum sponsor
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supa, inc. will sponsor “Hono Conference in Tokyo 2026,” to be held on October 11, 2026, as a platinum sponsor, with a booth introducing its AI-driven development platform “supateam” and sponsorship of the networking reception.
A professional drummer who has supported LiSA, 篠原涼子, くず and others launches “SHOWTIMEBOXX STAGE,” bringing live bands to wedding receptions and corporate parties!
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SHOWTIMEBOXX began full-scale delivery of “SHOWTIMEBOXX STAGE,” a fully customized live music service for wedding receptions and corporate parties, on October 1, 2026.
“Entertainment Asia Free” begins streaming on new app “Fast TV”
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“Entertainment Asia Free,” a free channel specializing in Asian dramas operated by 株式会社エスピーオー, began streaming on the new TV app “Fast TV” on October 1.
株式会社シカタ is now selling the first collaboration products between its women’s bag brand Y'SACCS and サンリオ’s ハローキティ. Y'SACCS was launched in 1986 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.
aiwa launches the large-screen laptop [aiwa book S15-2], designed for both business and everyday use, today, October 8
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Aiwa Marketing Japan, a subsidiary of Techmira Holdings, will launch the aiwa book S15-2 laptop, equipped with a 15.6-inch Full HD display and Windows 11 Pro, on October 8. The expected price is 99,800 yen (tax included).
TDG adds on-demand streaming to its seminar offerings for the logistics industry starting in October
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株式会社TDGホールディングス has added on-demand streaming to its seminar offerings for the logistics industry and has begun offering a free 3-part seminar explaining 3 challenges in hiring foreign drivers: safety, license conversion and retention.
The number of stores carrying 「タオル研究所」 offline has surpassed 3,000!
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As of the end of September 2026, the number of domestic retail stores carrying 伊澤タオル株式会社’s towel brand 「タオル研究所」 had surpassed a cumulative total of 3,000.
Completion ceremony held at the Maniwa Solar Power Plant
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デジタルグリッド株式会社 held a completion ceremony on October 2, 2026, for the Maniwa Solar Power Plant in Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture, a domestic largest-scale single-site VPPA project. The plant’s environmental value will be supplied to LINEヤフー株式会社 for 20 years.
Fujisoft engineer earns top-level 「Broadcom VCF Knight」 certification; supporting advanced IT infrastructure through practical expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation
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Fujisoft engineer Hiroshi Sato has earned the top-level 「Broadcom VCF Knight」 certification from Broadcom.
4 elite Spanish soccer clubs gather in Istanbul! 「2027 Spanish Super Cup」 to be held in Turkey for the first time
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The Republic of Türkiye Embassy’s Office of Culture and Tourism announced that the 「2027 Spanish Super Cup」 will be held for the first time in Istanbul in February 2027, with 4 clubs, including Real Madrid, competing.
Mitsubishi Pencil, celebrating 140 years since its founding, features elementary school students’ drawings of 「the future 10 years from now」 in a double-page newspaper ad
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To mark its 140th anniversary, Mitsubishi Pencil placed a double-page newspaper advertisement in 日本経済新聞 featuring drawings by elementary school students depicting 「the future 10 years from now」.
【Pick it up and fall even more in love with the ocean!】Beach cleanups to be held on 10/24 in Miura, Yokosuka and Hayama, 神奈川県. Participants wanted! Join empty-handed; volunteer certificates also available
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特例認定NPO法人リビエラ未来創りプロジェクト will hold 「LOVE OCEAN Beach Clean」 on October 24, 2026, at 3 locations in Miura, Yokosuka and Hayama, 神奈川県, and is seeking participants.
Facts
Original1日で計3か所を巡る
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
The 7th edition this fiscal year
Coasts and fishing ports in 3 areas: Miura, Yokosuka and Hayama
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
Original2016年にクラリベイト引用栄誉賞（当時トムソン・ロイター）に選出された
In a paper published with Nobuhiro Kiyotaki in 1987
From 2008 to 2015, as chief economist of the IMF
In 「Rethinking Macroeconomic Policy」 in 2010
Original2019年の米国経済学会会長講演「Public Debt and Low Interest Rates」では
Original2025年にはガリ、ウッドフォードとともにBBVA財団Frontiers of Knowledge Awardを受賞しています
Including an increase in the word limit for shareholder proposal explanations (4,000 characters)
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、MIT、Peterson Institute for International Economics、IMF、米国経済学会、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、ISS、Glass Lewis、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所、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、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、コスモ株式会社、株式会社河野メリクロン、Amazon
【株式会社CIO】Inside the production site of domestically made chargers: factory tours and manufacturing experiences added as rewards to the Makuake 「domestic charger project」
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株式会社CIO announced that an additional reward for its Japan-made charger project, “NovaPort DUO III 65W2C,” currently underway on Makuake, will be offered in November 2026, featuring a factory tour and manufacturing experience at アサヒ電子株式会社 in Fukushima Prefecture.
“Progress and Latest Developments in Companies’ 2030 CO2 Emissions Reduction Plans” Conference Confirmed: How to Overcome the Double Challenge of “Falling Short of Targets” and “Legal Risks”【Free Registration・Networking Event】
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株式会社宣伝会議 will hold a hybrid conference on November 18, 2026, on progress and the latest developments in 2030 CO2 emissions reduction plans. Experts from Accenture, e-dash, Murata Manufacturing, and ベーカー＆マッケンジー法律事務所 will take the stage to discuss challenges to meeting targets and responses to greenwashing lawsuits.
Major Update to “Initial D THE ARCADE”! “Ver.3.4” Launches Nationwide on October 8 (Thursday)!
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株式会社セガ フェイブ announced that the major “Ver.3.4” update to the arcade game “Initial D THE ARCADE” will launch at amusement facilities nationwide on October 8, 2026. The update adds a new course, “Akagi (Snow),” a new car, “DAIHATSU Copen Active Top,” new BGM, and a new story chapter, “Chapter15 Shuen,” among other features.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
Ver.3.4
L880K
Chapter15
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、セガ フェイブ、SEGA、講談社、KODANSHA、Porsche AG、Stellantis Europe S.p.A.、FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
和食さと’s “Autumn Gathering Value Campaign” Starts October 9 (Friday)!!
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和食さと will hold its “Autumn Gathering Value Campaign” from October 9 to October 19. The campaign features tuna dishes, kids’ meals, and discounts on alcoholic beverages.
A dream collaboration between the SeaHorses Mikawa and Gap comes to life. Limited apparel collection goes on sale October 9 (Friday).
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Limited collaboration items from the SeaHorses Mikawa and Gap will go on sale starting October 9, 2026. Hoodies and other items will be sold at Gap stores, while T-shirts will be available through the online shop.
コクヨサプライロジスティクス will launch its “Logistics × Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Project” in fiscal 2026, partnering with 名古屋学院大学 and 千葉商科大学 to advance sustainable logistics and develop talent.
Exhibiting at the World’s Largest Office Furniture Trade Fairs, “ORGATEC Cologne 2026” and “ORGATEC India 2026”
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コクヨ株式会社 will exhibit at “ORGATEC Cologne 2026,” held in Cologne, Germany, in October, and “ORGATEC India 2026,” held in Mumbai, India, in November, presenting three chairs—ingCloud, Duora2, and C15—to the world.
Facts
Has exhibited continuously since 1998
At the previous exhibition in 2018
reddot award 2019
Red Dot Design Award 2026
Marking its 10th anniversary since launch
Companies mentioned：コクヨ株式会社、ケルンメッセ株式会社、Jio World Convention Centre
【Niigata Prefecture】Baumkuchen specialty shop ねんりん家 makes its first appearance! Autumn-limited “Honey Sweet Potato Butter” and its signature Mount Baum also available
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ねんりん家, a baumkuchen specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will open for the first time at 新潟伊勢丹 for a limited time starting October 14, 2026. It will sell a range of products, including the autumn-limited “Honey Sweet Potato Butter” and its signature items.
GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ receives “Kurumin” certification from 厚生労働省
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GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ, a consolidated subsidiary of GMOインターネットグループ, has received “Kurumin” certification (for companies supporting child-rearing) from 厚生労働省. The certification recognizes achievements including a 60% parental leave uptake rate among male employees and 100% among female employees.
Facts
As of Thursday, September 17, 2026
The parental leave uptake rate among male employees and other partners was 60%
The rate for women also reached 100%
Annual paid leave usage rose from 65.97% to 70.25%
【JAF Kansai】Exhibiting at “My Yamaha Motorcycle Day 2026” to Raise Traffic Safety Awareness Among Motorcycle Users!
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The Kansai Regional Headquarters of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） will exhibit at “My Yamaha Motorcycle Day 2026,” to be held in Shiga Prefecture on October 24, 2026. It will host a booth to raise traffic safety awareness among motorcycle users and promote roadside assistance services.
【Special Learning】Free Online Seminar on the “Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children,” Mandatory from December 2026
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株式会社Lean on Me will hold a free online seminar on October 15, 2026, explaining the key points of the “Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children,” which becomes mandatory in December 2026, and practical measures for compliance. The speaker will be Naofumi Chitani, chair of NPO法人しあわせなみだ.
Facts
Mandatory from December 2026
Free event on Thursday, October 15, 2026
Lecture duration: 25 minutes
Capital: ¥313.8 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lean on Me、NPO法人しあわせなみだ、上智大学、日本福祉教育専門学校、大東学園高校、江東区立第二大島中学校
Edit and collaborate on CAD drawings in your browser. Introducing “VinaCAD Web” and “VinaCAD Web SDK”
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skyACE株式会社 has launched “VinaCAD Web,” which lets users view, edit, save, and share CAD drawings in a web browser, and “VinaCAD Web SDK,” which can be integrated into in-house systems. Requiring no dedicated software, the services support collaborative editing and cloud storage integration, helping drive digital transformation in construction and other industries.
Notice of the launch of the “fundnoteNVI Japan Value Fund”
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Independent asset management firm fundnote株式会社 launched the public investment trust “fundnoteNVI Japan Value Fund” on October 8, 2026, with management authority delegated by 日本バリュー・インベスターズ株式会社. The initial offering amount was 290 million yen.
Facts
The initial offering amount was 290 million yen
Annual base fee rate: 1.98%
Trust asset retention fee: An amount equal to 0.3% of the benchmark price on the redemption application date
杉並公会堂 transforms into a mecca for tokusatsu music on “Godzilla Day”! Enjoy Akira Ifukube’s tokusatsu classics in chamber music arrangements
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杉並公会堂 will host “Chamber Music Defense Force vs. Tokusatsu Music: Great Advance!!,” a chamber music concert featuring tokusatsu music, on November 3, 2026, “Godzilla Day.” Classics by Akira Ifukube will be performed by and feature Kaoru Wada, Fuminori Shinozaki, Shiro Sano, Ayano Nonomura and others. Tickets are on sale for 5,500 yen for S seats and 4,400 yen for A seats.
ジャンカラ operator TOAI sets new management policy to “rebuild all businesses around AI” — Establishes a chief AI officer (CAIO) position and plans to set a compensation package of around 100 million yen annually
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株式会社TOAI has established a new management policy to rebuild all its businesses around AI and created a chief AI officer (CAIO) position. It will set a compensation package of around 100 million yen annually and drive its transformation into an AI-native company.
Advance spectator tickets for KYOJO CUP Rd.5/インタープロトシリーズ Rd.3/富士チャンピオンレースシリーズ Round 5 now on sale at Fuji Ticket, 富士スピードウェイ’s official e-ticket service!
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富士スピードウェイ will hold “2026 KYOJO CUP Rd.5/インタープロトシリーズ Rd.3/富士チャンピオンレースシリーズ Round 5” on October 31 and November 1, with advance spectator tickets now on sale through its official e-ticket service, Fuji Ticket.
Facts
October 31 (Sat.) and November 1 (Sun.)
9 laps × 2 races
15 and under
Adults: 3,300 yen
Adults: 1,200 yen
Adults: ¥2,500
Adults: ¥1,500
Adults: 3,000 yen
Just 2 points
Driver Kazuhisa Urabe (70 points)
Driver Daiki Sasaki (56 points)
14-point lead
Companies mentioned：富士スピードウェイ株式会社、KYOJO CUP、インタープロトシリーズ、富士チャンピオンレースシリーズ、AIM Legend’s Club Cup、SUPER GT、スーパーフォーミュラ、KeePer、Driving Athlete、VITA-01、FCR-VITA、KYOJO VITA、GR86、トヨタ86、スバルBRZ、JAF
“Nihonbashi 1-chome Energy Center” completed through collaboration between Mitsui Fudosan and TEPCO Energy Partner
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Mitsui Fudosan TEPCO Energy, a jointly funded company of Mitsui Fudosan and TEPCO Energy Partner, completed the “Nihonbashi 1-chome Energy Center” on September 30, 2026, and will begin supplying electricity and heat to the entire “Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi” district on October 1. The center uses a cogeneration system (CGS) and “EMSTEP®,” an AI-powered energy management system, to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 25% and improve business continuity planning (BCP) capabilities in the event of a disaster.
Facts
Completed on Sept. 30, 2026
Supply to begin on October 1...
Reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 25%
Carbon neutrality by 2050
Jointly established in April 2023
Service area: approximately 38,000㎡
Total floor area served: approximately 478,000㎡
Electricity: approximately 24,000kW
Cooling: approximately 125GJ/h
Heating: approximately 97GJ/h
Large-scale CGS (7800kW × 2 units)
Capital: ¥100 million
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、東京電力エナジーパートナー株式会社、三井不動産ＴＥＰＣＯエナジー株式会社、東京電力ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社日建設計、光井純＆アソシエーツ建築設計事務所株式会社、Pelli Clarke & Partners Inc.
Make the 9 months that help you choose your one lifelong partner 205,000 yen more affordable. Personal matchmaking coaching service naco-do Coach seeks “trial partners”
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株式会社いろもの launched its “trial partner” program for the standard plan of its personal matchmaking coaching service, “naco-do Coach,” on October 8, 2026. Participants share details of their 9-month program in interviews. The program costs 498,000 yen (tax included), compared with the regular price of 703,000 yen (tax included), and 5 people are recruited each month.
Facts
A reduction of 205,000 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 703,000 yen (tax included)
9-month program
Recruitment of 5 people each month has begun
80.8% of single people currently seeking a partner
77.4% said, “I can’t help thinking there might be someone better”
Among those who said they “feel they have reached their limit” in their search for a partner (25.6%),
only 45.3% were able to put their feelings into words
compared with 76.6% of those who were able to continue their search for a partner
a shortfall of 31.3 percentage points
A reduction of 150,000 yen (tax included), excluding the enrollment fee
Spend Christmas in the extraordinary setting of lifestyle hotel “THE LIVELY 大阪本町”! A Christmas course featuring classic French cuisine with a creative twist, plus limited-time cocktails at the top-floor bar
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Lifestyle hotel “THE LIVELY 大阪本町,” operated by 株式会社グローバルエージェンツ, will offer course meals based on classic French cuisine and limited-time cocktails during the 2026 Christmas season. It will also host live performances exclusively for guests.
Proposing a new housing category, “Working Residence,” where people can “live, work and connect”: Introducing “CHAPTERS（チャプターズ）,” rental residences for freelancers (news release)
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大和ハウスグループ’s 株式会社コスモスイニシア is launching the rental residence brand “CHAPTERS（チャプターズ）” for freelancers and corporations. The first property, “CHAPTERS OKACHIMACHI,” will open in January 2027.
[Unprecedented] IFBB Bikini Pro Yuri Maruyama makes history with a clean sweep of 3 consecutive weekly wins in the U.S., earning a spot in the 2027 Masters Olympia
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IFBB Bikini Pro Yuri Maruyama won 3 consecutive competitions held in the U.S. in September 2026, earning a spot in the 2027 Masters Olympia.
Facts
3 consecutive weekly wins
52 years old
43 years old
49 years old
2027
Equivalent to 0.8 trips around Earth
Companies mentioned：ANZU合同会社、Team Pro-Ops、IFBB Professional League、NPC Worldwide Masters Pro Qualifier Japan
Connect numerous USB devices reliably! New USB hub supports high-speed data transfer and self-powered operation, and can charge smartphones via PD and power laptops
What are “diagonal relationships” that can save careers in the age of AI? Online seminar featuring an entrepreneur and former head of the Yomiuri Shimbun’s Lifestyle Department, the head of public relations at Matsuya, and the manager of the Morioka station building receives acclaim and is now available free on YouTube!
N by Technologies reaches 100% employee stock ownership plan participation, far exceeding the 40.12% average at listed companies
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At the employee stock ownership plan introduced by N by Technologies in April 2026, all 60 full-time employees had joined as of September of the same year, bringing participation to 100%. This is far above the 40.12% average at listed companies, and the incentive is also about 1.9 times the average.
Facts
Average participation rate at listed companies: 40.12%
All 60 full-time employees
20% of the purchase amount provided
About 1.9 times the average at listed companies...
[あさぎり牛乳] First-ever fall-limited design, “Autumn Gift,” arrives! 2 Halloween set varieties also go on sale in limited quantities
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Asagiri Dairy will launch its first fall-limited design, “あさぎり秋ギフト,” on Oct. 13, 2026, along with limited-quantity Halloween products: an original Halloween drawstring bag and a Halloween pack.
Online medical consultation app キッズドクター and Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, strengthen comprehensive partnership and launch unlimited “Chat Health Consultation” service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
アシックス presents at ログミーFinance IR seminar for individual investors; full transcript published
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Logmi Corporation announced that it has published the full transcript of the 140th IR seminar for individual investors on ログミーFinance, featuring アシックス.
[伊勢丹新宿店ルロワージュ] Large chestnuts meet Assam-scented royal milk tea. “Royal Milk Tea Marron,” a luxurious fall-limited chestnut dessert, goes on sale Sunday, Oct. 11
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The brand ルロワージュ, operated by 株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ, will launch its fall-limited baked treat “Royal Milk Tea Marron” at 伊勢丹新宿店 on October 11, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026
5 pieces
¥2,916, tax included
10 pieces per pack
¥5,400, tax included
Exceeded 400,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ、ルロワージュ、伊勢丹新宿店、Art of Tea、渋谷フランセ、デリーモ、東インド会社
【Recboo】Launching “Media Interviews,” a series of candid interviews with the people behind recruitment platforms. Articles featuring LAPRAS, Startup Class and others now available
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株式会社ノックラーン has launched “Media Interviews,” a series of direct interviews with recruitment platform operators, and published articles featuring LAPRAS, Startup Class and others.
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13% response rate
Generate job offers in 3 months
Remarkable response rate of approximately 90%
25% acceptance rate
After sending 4 messages
70% of companies supported in recruitment have achieved an IPO, M&A, profitability or an up round
Original累計40社調達済みスタートアップ
More than 70 partner VCs
Companies mentioned：株式会社ノックラーン、Recboo、LAPRAS株式会社、株式会社スタートアップクラス、株式会社HERP、株式会社リブセンス、Eight Career Design、Offers、エアトリグループ
Shop, eat and experience. The “ちばまるしぇキャンペーン2026” is underway through Monday, January 4, 2027, with prizes including a pair’s hotel stay voucher and outstanding products from 千葉県!
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千葉県 is holding the “ちばまるしぇキャンペーン2026” from September 16, 2026, to January 4, 2027, to promote consumption of locally produced agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food tourism. Enter by collecting receipts for purchases or experiences at participating locations for a chance to win prizes including a pair’s hotel stay voucher and local products.
Facts
250 people will be selected by lottery to receive fantastic prizes
Images of receipts totaling ¥500 or more, including tax
Your chances of winning increase dramatically by 25 times (*)
A total of 176 facilities in 千葉県, including agricultural, forestry and fishery product outlets and farming, forestry and fishing experience facilities, are eligible
[For the healthcare industry] Updated list of medical institutions available free of charge (master data for medical, dental and pharmacy institutions)
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フロッグウェル株式会社 announced that it has updated its list (master data) of medical institutions in the medical, dental and pharmacy sectors. The company provides the list free of charge to eligible companies, encouraging them to use it in marketing and sales strategies.
Signs of a shift in regional trends in the whole-building apartment market. While price increases in the Tokyo metropolitan area are easing, Tokai, Kansai and Hokkaido are up approximately 20% year on year, setting a “new high for the past 1 year” — “Income-Producing Property Market Trends Monthly Report,” September 2026 edition
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According to the September 2026 edition of the “Income-Producing Property Market Trends Monthly Report” released by 健美家株式会社, signs of a regional shift are emerging in the whole-building apartment market. While price increases in the Tokyo metropolitan area are easing, Tokai, Kansai and Hokkaido are up approximately 20% year on year, setting a new high for the past 1 year.
Cloud-based care software “ケア樹Free” registered as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026”
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株式会社グッドツリー announced that its cloud-based care software, “ケア樹Free,” has been registered as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026.” The company has joined kubellコンソーシアム and will provide application support.
Facts
Used by more than 4,000 facilities nationwide
Supports 24 types of care services
Of these, 21 services have now been registered as eligible IT tools...
At least 1 process; ¥50,000 or more and less than ¥1,500,000
At least 4 processes; ¥1,500,000 or more and up to ¥4,500,000
Up to ¥500,000 (at least 1 function among “accounting,” “ordering and receiving,” and “payments”)
Over ¥500,000 and up to ¥3,500,000 (at least 2 functions)
Giving form to dreams and romance: a future envisioned by in-house designers. Yamaha’s design research institute to exhibit at “Industrial Romanticism 2” and unveil prototype “Wooden-Box Piano” for the first time
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ヤマハ株式会社’s design research institute will exhibit at the design exhibition “Industrial Romanticism 2,” held at AXIS Gallery from October 30 to November 8, and unveil for the first time its prototype “Wooden-Box Piano,” made using unused wood.
Rare plants from a private collection and 10 unusual cacti on display! “13th Interesting Cactus Exhibition” to be held — Vote for your favorite cactus ♪
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伊豆シャボテン動物公園 will hold the “13th Interesting Cactus Exhibition” inside the Mexico House in Greenhouse 5 from October 10 to November 23, 2026. The exhibition will feature rarely displayed plants from a private collection and 10 unusual cacti, with visitors invited to vote for their favorites.
【Stretch-pants specialty retailer ビースリー provides AI training for all employees at its Kobe headquarters】Improving operational efficiency and focusing on customer satisfaction.
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株式会社バリュープランニング, which operates the stretch-pants specialty retailer ビースリー, is providing AI training to all employees at its Kobe headquarters to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
ハピすむリフォーム, a service matching people seeking renovations with contractors, conducts its 2026 edition of the “ハピすむリフォーム Performance Awards,” with awards by category
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ハピすむリフォーム, a renovation-matching service offered by 株式会社エス・エム・エス, held its “2026 Category Awards” recognizing the annual performance of affiliated renovation companies. ニッカホーム株式会社 ranked No. 1 nationwide for number of contracts, while 17 companies, including ハウスドクター株式会社, were selected for outstanding customer service.
Facts
This marks the 6th announcement of award-winning companies
17 companies nationwide received awards
Affiliated companies with the most contracts worth ¥5 million or more
The top 10 companies nationwide
The top 3 companies in each prefecture
The period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Must have received at least 5 annual “customer evaluations (survey responses)”
Chichibu × Kawagoe × Saitama: A retro stamp rally with overlapping stamps across ３ cities
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As a tourism collaboration among the 3 cities of Chichibu, Kawagoe and Saitama, a layered stamp rally themed around “retro” will be held. Running from Reiwa 8 October 10 through Reiwa 9 February 28, the rally offers novelty items and eligibility for a lodging voucher drawing to those who collect stamps at 6 locations.
Now accepting speaker applications for NATURE BUSINESS NIGHT Powered by Amex, bringing together Nature Businesses tackling nature-related challenges
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Venture Café Tokyo and angleReserve株式会社 will hold NATURE BUSINESS NIGHT Powered by Amex on November 26, 2026, and are seeking speakers from Nature Businesses working to address nature-related challenges.
株式会社池田泉州ホールディングス adopts SmartSkill Campus LMS to consolidate knowledge and build a “personalized learning foundation”
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株式会社レビックグローバル has published a case study on how 株式会社池田泉州ホールディングス adopted the AI-powered SmartSkill Campus LMS to consolidate knowledge and build a personalized learning foundation for approximately 4,000 officers and employees.
Facts
Approximately 4,000 officers and employees across the group
More than 450 companies have adopted the service
The number of users, including membership services, exceeds 2 million
Launch of the Plasma Cluster Drape Flow Dryer <IB-WX903>
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Sharp will launch the Plasma Cluster Drape Flow Dryer <IB-WX903>, featuring a “Dry Assist” mode that helps prevent over-drying hair. Its features include reducing static electricity and helping prevent split ends and breakage.
Notice regarding the decision on terms for the issuance of our first ordinary corporate bonds (social bonds)
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株式会社奥村組 has decided on the terms for issuing 15 billion yen in ordinary corporate bonds (social bonds), the first such issuance in Japan, to raise working capital for switching payments to partner companies to full cash payment.
Opening November 2: Co-hosted with Toranomon Hills! The new label 怪しい企画室, specializing in immersive events with a mysterious, entertaining edge, presents “Toranomon Hills: A Host of Anomalies”!
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株式会社なの will co-host a real-world anomaly-hunting game, “Toranomon Hizu: A Host of Anomalies,” with Toranomon Hills, operated by 森ビル株式会社, from November 2 to 12, 2026. This new project is from the immersive-content label 怪しい企画室, launched by the company, and will run alongside Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping, a food event featuring 92 participating restaurants.
The 3rd model in the “just-right laptop” lineup for everyday work and learning is here. Featuring 16GB of memory and priced at 99,800 yen, the DIGI+Windows 11 Pro 15.6-inch laptop launches Thursday, October 8
Our employee appointed as a communications ambassador and abstract reviewer for the international conference “Velo-city 2027 Ehime”
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An employee of パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社 has been appointed as a communications ambassador and abstract reviewer for the international conference “Velo-city 2027 Ehime.”
三菱ふそうトラック・バス uses Salesforce to digitally transform its used truck bidding events
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株式会社テラスカイ supported the development of a used-truck bidding system for 三菱ふそうトラック・バス, improving operational efficiency and achieving digital transformation using Salesforce Experience Cloud and Salesforce Sales Cloud.
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Regional sales divisions at 4 locations nationwide
ニッタ株式会社 renews sponsorship agreement with 城西大学男子駅伝部
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ニッタ株式会社 has renewed its sponsorship agreement with 城西大学男子駅伝部. Together with its support for the women’s ekiden team, agreed in August 2026, it will support both the men’s and women’s teams.
Kaito Ishikawa and Rie Murakawa give voice to love at 16 stations across Japan. Starting October 8, Eternal Day, IBJ will release audio content on X in sequence
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株式会社IBJ will release audio content on its official X account to accompany its OOH campaign themed around love at 16 stations across Japan, timed to “Eternal Day” on October 8. Voice actors Kaito Ishikawa and Rie Murakawa will narrate.
Artwork themed around “Thank you” selected for the gift package design commemorating October 2, “Temp Day”
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PERSOL TEMPSTAFF selected artwork created by employees with disabilities at its group company PERSOL Divers for the gift package design commemorating “Temp Day” on October 2.
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89 entries
An initiative that has continued for more than 30 years
Kaushe COO Yutaro Yamada and Executive Officer and CTO Kyohei Ikematsu named finalists for the “Japan CxO Award 2026”
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Yutaro Yamada, COO and director of 株式会社カウシェ, and Kyohei Ikematsu, executive officer and CTO, have been selected as finalists for the Japan CxO Award 2026, hosted by 株式会社BNGパートナーズ. The awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 16, 2026.
【TAC labor and social security attorney exam】Free online seminar for people with prior exam experience on Oct. 14 (Wed.): “Reiwa 9 Exam Comeback Strategy”
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 14 on strategies for making a comeback in the Reiwa 9 labor and social security attorney exam.