[リーガロイヤルホテル広島] A heart- and body-warming winter feast: “Winter Comfort Food & Sweets Buffet” featuring fermented foods, spices and seasonal delights
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島 will hold the “Winter Comfort Food & Sweets Buffet” at Dining Luore on the 1st floor from November 10, 2026, to January 11, 2027. The buffet will feature hot dishes and sweets made with fermented ingredients and spices. Reservations are available for lunch starting at ¥4,400 and dinner starting at ¥5,300.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores has opened orders for its 2026 winter gifts (year-end gifts), announcing an online store presale, locally co-created sweets, first-time osechi gift sets, influencer promotions and an initiative to recycle catalogs.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1
Thursday, October 8
160 items featured
¥5,400, tax included
¥4,110 including tax
¥3,326 including tax
¥19,224 including tax
¥45,600 including tax
¥35,640 including tax
19,800 yen, tax included
22,000 yen including tax
¥5,900 including tax
5,832 yen including tax
¥2,970 (tax included).
The following 9 stores
Up 5% year over year
Wednesday, Dec. 2
〈Projected average price〉 ¥4,060
¥3,997 last year
Approximately 2,100 items this year
About 3,000 items
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸松坂屋オンラインストア、Oneday Sweets Labo、N.Y.C.SAND、CHEESE WONDER、BLUE POND、星と南風 Étoiles et vents、丸の内しち十二侯、神楽坂ラストリカート、神楽坂ENGINE、古串屋、天乃結喜商店、クロッサムモリタ、日本料理 山崎、車力門おの澤、銀座ふじやま、kitchen俊貴、パティスリー アングレーズ＊フィーユ、栗の楽園 RICO DOLCE、TRIPLE DECKER LONDON
[Tsukuba, Ibaraki] An era when AI lets even elementary and junior high school students start businesses, taught by student entrepreneurs just a little older than them. Winter-break entrepreneurship camp fills up 6 days after registration opens, with a 60% repeat participation rate
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HANA'S ACADEMIA runs “Junior Business Study Abroad,” an entrepreneurship education program mentored by student entrepreneurs. Its winter-break camp in Tsukuba filled up in a short time.
Facts
All 25 places filled within 6 days of registration opening
Capacity: 25 people
The capacity was increased to 30, but
Repeat participants (those attending for a 2nd time or more) account for 60.0%
The figure rises to 74.3% when applications through referrals are included
So, in 2021, the entrepreneurship education program “Junior Business Study Abroad” was launched, with active student entrepreneurs serving as instructors and mentors
14th session: “Christmas Camp 2026 in Tsukuba” (December 25 to 28
Original実際にビジネスをしている10代から20代の若手起業家
A total of 8 graduates have served as mentors to date
A professional dancer who started a business at age 14
School level: Elementary school students, 60.0%
Junior high school students, 37.1%
High school students, 2.9%
As of October 7, 2026
“Strategic Hands-Off Parenting,” with cumulative sales exceeding 70,000 copies
Cebu Island Camp (11th session)
This summer's Cebu Island Camp (13th session)
Later started a business and achieved monthly sales of ¥1.04 million
A free information session for the year-round online course will be held on Sunday, October 18
15th session: Cebu Island Summer Camp (summer 2027)
Dates: 8 nights and 9 days, from Saturday, July 31, to Sunday, August 8, 2027
A total of 378 people have participated to date (combined camp and online participants)
The Summer 2025 issue of education magazine AERA with Kids
In 2023, representative Kondo appeared on the YouTube program "令和の虎," where entrepreneurs present business plans to investors.
Received investment offers from all 5 investors.
Experienced 4 years of educational relocation to Cebu, Philippines.
Has been involved in parent-child and junior study abroad programs to 8 countries worldwide.
Has supported overseas study for more than 3,000 people over a total of 14 years.
According to a survey conducted by 合同会社KUUエステート of 200 men and women aged 20–49 who do not own a home, 63.6% of those with repayments feel burdened by rising prices, and people making repayments tend to be more interested in owning a home than those without repayments.
株式会社スタディスト will exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026, and offer demos of its AI manual “Teachme Biz” and business visualization tool “Teachme Process.”
Tokyo’s Kuramae baked-to-order canelé specialty shop KURAMAE CANNELÉ will sell the Halloween-exclusive “オバケパッケージカヌレ” and “黒猫パッケージカヌレ,” exclusive to its Ecute Ueno store.
Win a PS5(R) console and Madagascar gift set! “Kalanoro (カラノロ)” launch celebration campaign underway!
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株式会社セガ has launched a campaign celebrating the release of the action-adventure game “Kalanoro (カラノロ),” developed by Red Raketa Studio and co-published with New Tales社. Running from October 8 through 18, the campaign offers the chance to win a PlayStation®5 console and a Madagascar-themed gift set.
Facts
Today, October 8
Oct. 18
1 winner
Sept. 24, 2026
2,709 yen
2,980 yen, tax included
2,700 yen
¥2,970 (tax included).
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、New Tales社、Red Raketa Studio、Raketa Studio SARLU、New Tales SAS
Limited-edition jewelry inspired by “Star Trail (the trail of the stars = your trail)” arrives
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To mark the 20th anniversary of master brand festaria bijou SOPHIA, フェスタリアホールディングス株式会社 will release the second collection of limited-edition jewelry inspired by “Star Trail,” starting October 7, 2026.
No grinding, no measuring, no hassle—delicious coffee made easy. CAFEC, dedicated to perfecting hand-drip coffee, will launch “FreshPost,” a new service designed from roasting to brewing, in November.
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株式会社三洋産業 will launch “FreshPost,” a subscription service designed as an integrated experience from roasting through brewing recipes, in November 2026 as a new venture for its coffee equipment brand CAFEC.
Facts
74.3% of Japanese people drink coffee regularly
The “FreshPost（フレッシュポスト）” subscription service launches in November 2026.
Uses sealed individual packs, each nitrogen-filled with 15g for one cup.
Delivered to your mailbox every 2 weeks (14 cups’ worth)
First delivery/price: flower dripper “DEEP27,” dedicated paper filters, kettle, server, and individually packaged coffee (ground), 15g × 14 packs / ¥5,900 (tax and shipping included)
Subscription delivery/price: ① Coffee (ground), 15g × 14 packs / ¥1,900 (tax and shipping included)
Note 1: approximately ¥135 per cup
The original brand CAFEC is currently available in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Beers from 5 breweries in the western prefecture area come together at “Odawara-Hakone Craft Beer Fest 2026”
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鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold “Odawara-Hakone Craft Beer Fest 2026” on November 7 and 8, 2026. 5 breweries from the western prefecture area will participate in the event, where visitors can enjoy craft beer and food including kamaboko.
[デウソン神戸 | Event Report] 10.3 KOBE AUTUMN FESTIVAL 2026
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デウソン神戸 set up a booth at “KOBE AUTUMN FESTIVAL 2026,” held on October 3, 2026, where players and visitors connected using a futsal cage provided by W-key株式会社. The following day, the 4th, was canceled due to rain, but the first day’s event concluded successfully.
[World first] Non-alcoholic sake “囃子 -HAYASHI-,” made by removing the alcohol after brewing junmai sake, to launch from 東光醸造元 on October 15 (Thursday)
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株式会社小嶋総本店 will release “囃子 -HAYASHI-,” the world’s first non-alcoholic sake made by removing alcohol after brewing junmai sake using its proprietary dealcoholization process, on October 15, 2026. It won a medal at IWSC 2026, and sales to food-service businesses are planned.
Facts
Alcohol content: 0%
On sale starting October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Japan’s non-alcoholic beverage market reached 45.84 million cases in 2024
At 32, he dreamed of becoming a singer; now his younger self is an anime character—78-year-old actor Takeo Goto takes on generative AI for the first time. “PixAI” 4th-anniversary campaign invites entries through October 11
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Metanomaly株式会社 is running the “PixAI Takeo Goto Anime Project” campaign, featuring actor Takeo Goto, from September 27 to October 11, 2026, and will award 1 million PixAI credits to 30 winners.
〈Kodak Apparel〉 to open Sapporo's first POP-UP STORE at 札幌PARCO for a limited time from Friday, October 9! Featuring new 26AW items and Sapporo-exclusive novelties
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Hilight Brands Japan株式会社 will open the first Sapporo POP-UP STORE for lifestyle brand “Kodak Apparel” at 札幌PARCO for a limited time from October 9, 2026. The store will feature new 26AW items and Sapporo-exclusive novelties, and an Instagram follow campaign will also be held.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2027
4F
Approximately 130 years or more
2020
About 100 stores
2025
May 2023
Companies mentioned：Hilight Brands Japan株式会社、Kodak Apparel、KODAK、札幌PARCO、THE HYUNDAI、新世界百貨店、株式会社 Hilight Brands、MALBON GOLF、DIADORA、SIERRA DESIGNS、DOD、FRUIT OF THE LOOM、EVERAU
サシコギャルズ and itonowa jointly develop a sashiko kit: “Let’s make sashiko for everyone.” A new challenge launches on CAMPFIRE on October 15
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サシコギャルズ, operated by 株式会社MOONSHOT, will release a sashiko kit jointly developed with 清原株式会社’s brand “itonowa” and run a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE from October 15, 2026, to launch the online community “サシコクラブ.”
Facts
The initial funding goal is 3 million yen
Retail price: 5,000 yen (before tax)
・Sashiko kit | 8,000 yen
・Online workshop | 15,000 yen
・Workshop with kit | 20,000 yen/person
Plush toy: 250,000 yen
Sneakers: 550,000 yen
・Corporate workshop | 2,000,000 yen
・Collaboration rights | 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社MOONSHOT、サシコギャルズ、清原株式会社、itonowa、CAMPFIRE、RALPH LAUREN、New Balance、vo mar jeu、一般社団法人Craft Hub
【Ehime・Matsuyama】P・SPO to open “P・SPO Laundry Beppu” member-only laundromat on October 8
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P・SPO, operated by 株式会社三福ホールディングス, opened “P・SPO Laundry Beppu,” a member-only laundromat in Beppu-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on October 8, 2026.
Analog game brand 『トライブゲームズ』 launches with the aim of making people “want to meet up with friends.” Also exhibiting at the world’s largest board game event, “SPIEL Essen 2026”
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株式会社TRYBE has launched the analog game brand “トライブゲームズ,” developing and selling 50 products in 2025, now available at more than 300 stores nationwide. The company aims to expand globally, beginning with an appearance at “SPIEL Essen 2026” in October 2026.
“BODY SPA SORA THE SUITE 銀座店,” offering an elevated level of relaxation, to open October 8 under “BODY SPA SORA.” A private-room relaxation salon with meticulous attention to its setting
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株式会社空 will open “BODY SPA SORA THE SUITE 銀座店,” the high-end brand of its relaxation salon “BODY SPA SORA,” in Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, on October 8, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Approximately 2,900 cases
5.0
5 rooms in total
5-minute walk
6-minute walk
7-minute walk
Companies mentioned：株式会社空、BODY SPA SORA、BODY SPA SORA THE SUITE 銀座店、Google マップ、Kuu
D.I.D All-Japan Motocross Championship Series 2026 Round 8 TOKIO INKARAMI Super Motocross event information
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Round 8 of the D.I.D All-Japan Motocross Championship Series 2026 will be held on October 10 and 11 at Offroad Village in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. In addition to riders Jo Shimoda, Brice Maylin and Hugo Manzato, events such as an FMX show and a flat track show are also planned.
Facts
2026
Round 8
Oct. 10
11th
9 rounds in total
250cc
9,900 yen (tax included)
8,800 yen (tax included)
2,000 yen (tax included)
1,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：D.I.D、TOKIO INKARAMI、Auto Brothers、Honda、Yamaha、(有)うず潮レーシング、一般社団法人TEAM JAPAN MX PROJECT、BULLY LIBERTYX、IPONE、MSP eチケット、イープラス、ローソンチケット
Paid DLC pack 6 for 『ソニックレーシング クロスワールド』, 『アバター伝説』, set for release on Wednesday, October 14! Special rewards available through Twitch Drops during the “World Finals”
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株式会社セガ announced that paid DLC pack 6 for 『ソニックレーシング クロスワールド』, 『アバター伝説』, will be released on October 14, 2026. Special rewards via Twitch Drops and information on Season 2 will also be revealed at the World Finals on October 10.
Facts
Available from Wednesday, October 14, 2026
World Finals to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026
Competitors: 24
¥7,990, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、SEGA、Twitch、YouTube、PlayStation、Nintendo Switch、XBOX、Steam、Epic Games
【Aoba-Japan International School Kanazawa】Holding a special “2-day autumn event” with the cooperation of 北陸学院大学
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AIES, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社Aoba-BBT, will hold a special autumn experience event in Kanazawa on October 17 and 18, 2026, hosted by “Aoba-Japan International School Kanazawa,” scheduled to open in August 2027, with special cooperation from 学校法人北陸学院.
Facts
Scheduled to open in August 2027
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）の2日間にわたり開催
4,000 yen (including teaching materials and other costs)
Approximately 40 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社Aoba-BBT、Aoba-BBT、株式会社アオバインターナショナルエデュケイショナルシステムズ、AIES、Aoba-Japan International School Kanazawa、A-JIS金沢、学校法人北陸学院、北陸学院大学、北陸学院第一幼稚園
Volume 9 of the cohabitation romantic comedy 『押しかけギャルの中村さん』, about an otaku and a gal, goes on sale Oct. 8! A campaign offering some of the biggest savings yet, including 4 volumes for free, is underway!
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Volume 9 of the cohabitation romantic comedy 『押しかけギャルの中村さん』, about an otaku and a gal, went on sale Oct. 8. A major campaign offering free access on webアクション and ニコニコ漫画, as well as 3 volumes for free on Amazon Kindle, is underway.
The 一般社団法人日本スペシャルティコーヒー協会 (SCAJ) will hold SCAJ 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14 to 17, 2026, bringing together about 560 exhibitors. Featured programs include the RMTS Roast Masters Team Session and the Coffee Meister Tasting Championship. Sponsor companies such as デロンギ・ジャパン and UCCグループ will also have booths.
STIHL, marking its 100th anniversary, launches next-generation battery solutions “ALLPRO” and “MSA 260 C-O” in Japan, looking ahead to the next 100 years
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株式会社スチール will launch its next-generation battery solution series “ALLPRO” for professionals, along with its latest battery chainsaw, “MSA 260 C-O,” in Japan from early November 2026, as it looks ahead to STIHL's 100th anniversary in 2026.
Facts
2026, the year STIHL marks its 100th anniversary
Starting in early November 2026
High output of up to 4 kW
Peak power increased by up to 60%
Up to 3,000 charge-discharge cycles
Calculated to last for approximately 15 years
Fast charging performance, up to 33% faster than previous models
A wide operating temperature range from minus 20°C to 50°C
Suggested retail price (including tax): 33,000 yen
Suggested retail price (including tax): 44,000 yen
Suggested retail price (including tax): 60,500 yen
While delivering a maximum output of 2.0 kW
Achieves a weight of just 3.7 kg
Suggested retail price (including tax): 132,000 yen
New lactic acid bacteria drink for digestive health, “TAMEN (Tamen),” launches Oct. 8 (Thursday)
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株式会社福光屋 will launch “TAMEN,” a rice-fermented drink made with its proprietary lactic acid bacteria strain FLBS-20, used in sake brewing, on Oct. 8. Developed through industry-government-academia collaboration with 石川県工業試験場 and 石川県立大学, the drink has been suggested to have functions including macrophage activation and lipid reduction.
Facts
TAMEN (150 g)
150 m underground
Price: 540 yen
1 year from the date of manufacture
The company isolated 37 of its own lactic acid bacteria strains
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Himalaya unveils a new retail experience with the relocation and reopening of “ヒマラヤスポーツ＆ゴルフ アピタ稲沢店” on Friday, Oct. 9
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株式会社ヒマラヤ will relocate and reopen ヒマラヤスポーツ＆ゴルフ アピタ稲沢店 within the shopping center on Oct. 9, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. The store will offer experiential services such as body measurements and product try-ons, and will also host related events.
Alongside currently popular “desired places to live,” attention is also turning to “up-and-coming places” amid redevelopment, terminal stations and locations within 40 minutes of the city center — 長谷工アーベスト announces its 2026 Greater Tokyo rankings of “desired places to live (stations)” and “places (stations) to watch”
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㈱長谷工アーベスト has announced the results of its 2026 rankings of “desired places to live (stations)” and “places (stations) to watch,” based on a survey of monitors living in the Greater Tokyo area. Yokohama, Kichijoji and Omiya retained their top positions among desired places to live, while Oimachi appeared in the rankings for the first time. Among places to watch, Kitasenju, Ayase and Hachioji drew attention amid expected redevelopment and improved transport access. Interest in access to central Tokyo and living costs is growing among homebuyers.
“2026 Desired Places to Live (Stations) Ranking” (Aichi Prefecture)
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㈱長谷工アーベスト has announced the results of its survey for the “2026 Desired Places to Live (Stations) Ranking” in Aichi Prefecture. Nagoya ranked first for the 4th consecutive year, followed by Kanayama in 2nd place and Owari-Ichinomiya/Meitetsu-Ichinomiya in 3rd; the top 3 stations were unchanged from last year. Transport convenience and ease of daily life were cited as reasons for the choices.
“2026 Desired Places to Live (Stations) Ranking” (Kinki Region Overall)
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㈱長谷工アーベスト has announced the results of its “2026 Desired Places to Live (Stations) Ranking” survey for the Kinki region overall. Osaka-Umeda took 1st place, followed by Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi in 2nd and Tennoji (Osaka-Abenobashi) in 3rd.
Facts
1,785 valid responses
Ranked 1st for the 4th consecutive year
“Tennoji (Osaka-Abenobashi)” for the 3rd consecutive year
Alongside currently popular “desired places to live,” attention is also turning to “up-and-coming places” amid redevelopment — 長谷工アーベスト announces its 2026 Fukuoka Prefecture rankings of “desired places to live (stations)” and “places (stations) to watch”
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㈱長谷工アーベスト has announced the results of its 2026 Fukuoka Prefecture rankings of “desired places to live (stations)” and “places (stations) to watch.” Hakata ranked 1st for the 9th consecutive year, while Yakuin and Kurume are gaining prominence, and attention is growing toward Hakozaki and Kashii amid redevelopment and improved transport access.
The “Summit 2026: Menstrual Comfort for Everyone,” recognizing outstanding initiatives to improve menstrual environments, will be held in Tokyo on Sunday, Nov. 8
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“Femtech Japan,” operated by 株式会社G-Place, will hold the “Summit 2026: For Comfortable Periods for Everyone” in Tokyo on Nov. 8, honoring outstanding initiatives to improve menstrual health.
Taking advantage of the “environmental value” of next-generation fuel supplied by ENEOS: Participating in a clean fuel certificate system demonstration project
Fill your long autumn nights with an overwhelming sense of immersion! BenQ’s popular monitors, projectors and smart lighting featured in the “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” sale
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ベンキュージャパン株式会社 will offer 48 products at sale prices during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, including monitors such as the MOBIUZ and MA series, projectors and lighting products.
Facts
Products eligible for 40% OFF※2
48 products※1 will be available in the sale
The series has surpassed 250,000 units in cumulative domestic sales
[Also happening in October!] All-you-can-eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki for ¥1,000! “どんどん亭” student discount campaign｜For high school students on 10/10 and university students on 10/20｜At the Tenjin Daimyo and Kokura CentCity locations!
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Miコーポレーション株式会社 will hold a ¥1,000 all-you-can-eat student discount campaign at its okonomiyaki specialty restaurant “どんどん亭” Tenjin Daimyo and Kokura CentCity locations, for high school students on October 10 and university students on October 20.
“Rugged Comfort Package” and “Undercover with Shibetsu Fins” to enhance the driving performance of the 50-series RAV4, now available from トヨタ Upgrade Factory
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トヨタ Upgrade Factory has begun offering the “Rugged Comfort Package” and “Undercover with Shibetsu Fins” for the 50-series RAV4. They are priced at ¥173,800 and ¥83,600, respectively.
みらいワークス selected to deliver 千葉市’s “New Business Creation Support Program” for the 7th consecutive year, helping foster innovation among companies in the city
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株式会社みらいワークス has been selected to deliver 千葉市’s “New Business Creation Support Program” for the 7th consecutive year. In collaboration with PwC Japan有限責任監査法人, it will support new business development and innovation among companies in the city.
[Co-hosted by Ielove and SRE] Break free from dependence on bulk property valuations! A new approach to curbing soaring client acquisition costs and attracting quality property-selling inquiries through your company website
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP and SREホールディングス株式会社 will co-host an online seminar on October 15, explaining how to move away from dependence on bulk property valuations and attract customers through a company website.
Facts
On Thursday, October 15
Anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Experience supporting the digital transformation of more than 700 real estate companies
Involved in more than 800 business meetings annually
Live demonstrations of photogrammetry and LiDAR laser surveying using the DJI Matrice 4E and Matrice 400 + Zenmuse L3. UAV surveying seminar to be held in Maibara, Shiga, on Wednesday, October 28
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株式会社セキド and 株式会社プロクルー will hold a UAV surveying seminar in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, on October 28, 2026, featuring demonstrations of photogrammetry and LiDAR laser surveying using the DJI Matrice 4E and Matrice 400 + Zenmuse L3.
From the hugely popular game Blue Archive comes Miyako, squad leader of the RABBIT Squad belonging to the SRT Special Academy, as a Nendoroid!
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株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー has turned Tsukiyuki Miyako from the game Blue Archive into a Nendoroid, with preorders opening October 8, 2026. The figure costs ¥7,900 (tax included) and is scheduled for release in April 2027.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
April 2027
¥7,900
Approximately 100 mm
More than 2,500 types
May 2001
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、グッドスマイルカンパニー、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
Nao Yoshioka becomes the first Japanese artist to sell out Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs; after touring 5 European cities, she heads to 4 Japanese cities with a US band
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Soul singer Nao Yoshioka became the first Japanese artist to sell out Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs in London, UK. After touring 5 European cities, she will perform in 4 Japanese cities with a US band in October. She will also launch a regular radio program on FM NORTH WAVE.
Facts
September 18, 2026 (Friday)
4 cities in Japan
6 years since 2020
Chart No. 32
Friday, July 17, 2026
Advance: 6,000 yen
Advance tickets: ¥6,900
Advance 6,500 yen
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、Ronnie Scott’s、SWEET SOUL RECORDS、FM NORTH WAVE、Billboard
Hon no Gakko Publishing Symposium 2026 in Tokyo — Bookstore Revitalization Conference: To Keep Selling Books in the Future — (Nov. 15, 2026)
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Announcement of a publishing symposium hosted by NPO法人本の学校. Against the backdrop of a crisis in publishing distribution, representatives from 誠光社, NICリテールズ, パイ インターナショナル and others will take the stage to discuss bookstore revitalization and sustainability.
『ブラウンダスト2』 invites players to enjoy the Halloween atmosphere!? New character cassette, seasonal event and more
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株式会社NEOWIZ added Halloween-related content to the smartphone RPG 『ブラウンダスト2』 starting Oct. 8, including the character cassette “幽霊の夜,” the seasonal event “Loyal Maid” and the new mini-game “Mansion Runaway.”
Web media outlet 『THE BOSS』 publishes 1st executive interview: From opposition by 100 people to more than 30 stores nationwide — crepe shop ジェラフル President Yoshida Tatsujirō
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Web media outlet 『THE BOSS』, operated by 株式会社ナレッジホールディングス, published the 1st executive interview with Yoshida Tatsujirō, president of 株式会社ジェラフル. Yoshida faced opposition from those around him when he opened his 1st store, but the company now operates 34 crepe shops and 4 personal gyms.
Aim for prizes! Turn the tables with items! 『超射的バトル』, a lively game for up to 4 players, launches today!
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SAT-BOX株式会社 launched the new shooting-gallery action game 『超射的バトル』 for Nintendo Switch and Steam on Oct. 8, 2026. It is on sale for ¥500 in a launch promotion, compared with its regular price of ¥700. Features include battles for up to 4 players, item-based gameplay and 3 stages.
株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ (BBSec) warns that the “volume” and “speed” of attacks targeting vulnerabilities and configuration flaws will increase in the AI era, and recommends that companies operating web services reexamine their basic security measures.
Panasonic launches pilot project to collect and recycle used home appliances in Vietnam and the Philippines
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Panasonic will launch a pilot project in Vietnam and the Philippines in October 2026 to collect and recycle used air conditioners. Working with mass retailers in both countries, it aims to collect 500–1,000 units and assess the potential for using recycled materials and selling refurbished products.
トイカツ道場 launches fall membership campaign: ¥28,800 in total for enrollment fees and first-month dues waived
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トイカツ道場 will hold a fall membership campaign from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2026, waiving a total of ¥28,800 in the enrollment fee, processing fee and first-month membership dues.
Giving heirlooms new life through traditional crafts and passing them on to new owners: “再生工芸展3” opens in Harajuku on Oct. 30
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株式会社オクノテ will hold “再生工芸展3” at サンブンノイチギャラリー in Harajuku from Oct. 30, 2026. The 3rd exhibition in a project to restore heirlooms inherited by company representative Shimizu Satoru from his father using traditional craft techniques, it will feature 湯島アート and 片山のれん染工所.
At the forefront of architecture × AI × sustainability: Plantec to hold global symposium at シンガポール工科デザイン大学 (SUTD).
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株式会社プランテック held the “AI, Sustainability, Design Symposium” jointly with シンガポール工科デザイン大学 (SUTD) on Sept. 23, 2026. Kajima Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, ID Architects and others took part in discussions on architectural digital transformation and sustainability.
Facts
September 23, 2026
Approximately 100 members
More than 25 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社プランテック、シンガポール工科デザイン大学、SUTD、鹿島建設株式会社、株式会社大林組、ID Architects、シンガポール建築家協会、Critical Facility Group Pte. Ltd.、Kajima Development Pte. Ltd.、Obayashi Construction-Tech Lab Singapore、清水建設株式会社、KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA PTE. LTD.、株式会社オリバー
富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション expands integration of DocuWorks with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot
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富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション is strengthening its collaboration with Microsoft and expanding integration of DocuWorks with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot. It aims to launch file previews in OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams, as well as summarization features in Copilot, by the end of March 2027.
Wins Ibaraki Prefecture Telephone Customer Service Contest; Suzuki Herb Laboratory call center staff member selected for national competition
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Akutsu Tomoko of 株式会社鈴木ハーブ研究所 won the “2026 Telephone Customer Service Contest, Ibaraki Prefecture Competition” and will compete in the national competition, to be held in Fukuoka on Nov. 13.
[Details announced Nov. 19] More than 10 wines from around the world, including Beaujolais Nouveau, paired with live jazz. THE FARM agricultural resort to hold “WINE JAZZ NIGHT 2026” for 3 consecutive nights
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THE FARM agricultural resort, operated by 株式会社ザファーム, will host “WINE JAZZ NIGHT 2026” for 3 days, from Nov. 19 to 21, 2026. The event will feature 10–15 varieties of wine from around the world, including Beaujolais Nouveau, live jazz and sky lanterns.
RIKEN researchers and AI experts among speakers: 10 online courses to expand what middle and high school students want to learn — online learning program for middle and high school students this fall and winter 2026
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学校法人河合塾 will hold the online learning program “みらい探究プログラム K-SHIP” for middle and high school students from November to December 2026. Researchers from 理化学研究所 and AI experts will speak, and a total of 10 lectures will be held.
High brightness of 3,600lm and support for 4K (Note 1) display. New home projector “EH-LS7000” launches
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エプソンジャパン株式会社 will launch the laser-light-source home projector “EH-LS7000,” which delivers high brightness of 3,600lm and 4K display using 2-axis shift technology, on October 29, 2026.
Visualize AI-related challenges in 5 minutes: “AI/DX Diagnosis” to be offered — exhibiting at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn, with hands-on demonstrations of AI agent “つなぎAI” to experience business applications
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Human Resocia will exhibit at the “10th AI and Business Automation Exhibition” within “Japan DX & AX Week Autumn,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026, and offer an “AI/DX Diagnosis” and live demonstrations of AI agent “つなぎAI.” It will also speak at discussion seminars with NTTデータ and NTTアドバンステクノロジ, presenting the latest use cases.
Seasonal flower art arrives at “THE LIVELY 福岡博多”! Enjoy the new-style Mont Blanc making waves in local media and limited-time cafe drinks at the seasonal “DIG MY Autumn” event.
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株式会社グローバルエージェンツ is holding the seasonal “DIG MY Autumn” event at “THE LIVELY 福岡博多.” The event features a flower art display, an SNS campaign, and limited-time sweets, drinks, and food.
Facts
6 brands nationwide
13 properties and approximately 1,200 rooms
“DIG Mont Blanc,” 1,200 yen each
“GOBOU Royal Chocolate Milk Tea” 800 yen
“Moonlit Apple” 1,000 yen
“Mushroom and Prosciutto Mentaiko Caesar Salad” 350 yen
“糸島 Sausage with Red Pickled Ginger” 300 yen
“Prime Beef and Mushroom Foil-Baked with Butter and Soy Sauce” 750 yen
[Abura soba for 500 yen in Nagoya’s Sakae district!] “東京油組総本店 栄組” celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a 2-day campaign on October 15 (Thursday) and 16 (Friday)!
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株式会社ホットランド西日本, a subsidiary of 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, and 株式会社サッポロ実業 will hold a 2-day campaign on October 15 and 16, 2026, to mark the 2nd anniversary of “東京油組総本店 栄組.” Special offers include “abura soba” for 500 yen, down from the regular price of 880 yen.
Facts
Limited to 2 days
Over 2 days, October 15 (Thursday) and 16 (Friday), 2026
All activities announced for “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26,” one of Japan’s largest free-admission urban sports festivals! Freestyle motocross also joins the lineup
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株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント has announced all activities for the urban sports festival “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26,” to be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on October 17 and 18, 2026. Freestyle motocross has been added as a new sport, alongside a “BEYBLADE X” experience event by 株式会社タカラトミー and an American food festival.
MSI announces early end to “Play More, Get More: Choose Your Bonus” campaign
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MSI announced that its “Play More, Get More: Choose Your Bonus” campaign, which began on October 1, 2026, will end early, while still in progress, because the number of applicants has reached 100.
株式会社コシダカ will run a collaboration campaign between the TV anime “妖狐×僕SS” and カラオケまねきねこ starting October 8, 2026, selling merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork and drinks.
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725 stores nationwide (as of the end of Sept. 2026)
Original2026年10月8日（木）13:00より
Sunday, Nov. 8
550 yen (tax included)
880 yen (tax included)
1,760 yen each (tax included)
990 yen each (tax included)
2,750 yen (tax included)
700 yen each (tax included)
813 locations in 5 countries worldwide (as of the end of January 2026)
Revenue: 69.387 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ended August 2025)
テラスカイ・テクノロジーズ to launch “TOSS,” a comprehensive support service that continually boosts the ROI of cloud and AI operations, on October 1
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株式会社テラスカイ・テクノロジーズ launched “TOSS,” a comprehensive support service to increase ROI from cloud and AI operations, on October 1, 2026. It provides one-stop support for the activation, adoption, and in-house development of systems such as Salesforce.
ロボトラック, developer of a fully autonomous driving system for heavy trucks, opens a Kansai base in Kyoto Prefecture for Kanto-Kansai road trials
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株式会社ロボトラック will open a Kansai-side departure and arrival base in Keihanna Science City, Kyoto Prefecture, and begin full-scale long-distance test runs in preparation for Level 4 autonomous truck trials between Kanto and Kansai.
Facts
Social implementation within fiscal 2028
260km hands-free driving
Reiwa 8 fiscal year Autonomous Truck Implementation Support Project
— Packaging takes on logistics challenges — Compact tomato tray developed
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日本モウルド工業 has developed and announced “Tomato CP,” a compact tomato tray that reduces the size of a package of 100 trays to approximately 75% of the previous product’s size, as a response to rising logistics costs.
“Akihabara UDX” commercial zone to reopen after renovations on 12/10 (Thu); 27 stores revamped to create “UDX DINING＆SHOP,” bringing together a diverse range of restaurants
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NTT都市開発株式会社 announced that the commercial zone of the large-scale mixed-use building “Akihabara UDX” will reopen after renovations on December 10, 2026, with 27 stores revamped to become “UDX DINING＆SHOP.”
New works from TYO original projects to be unveiled at ARTE TOKYO! Second installment of AI short film “TOKYO STORIES” and latest XR music live experience “XR Magic Orchestra/GAUS” to debut
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株式会社TYO will present and unveil the second installment of AI short film “TOKYO STORIES” and the immersive XR music experience “XR Magic Orchestra/GAUS” at OPENBASE SHIBUYA on October 10 and 11, 2026, as part of ARTE TOKYO’s partner program.
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27 new creators
14 works in total
Original1本あたり3～5分の映像
Original1本あたり3～12分のフルAI映像
Talk shows to be held 4 times
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Sunday the 11th
Companies mentioned：株式会社TYO、TYO drive、PRO2、STUDIO D.O.G GK、KANAMEL 株式会社、CyberAgent、BBmedia、P.I.C.S.management、TREE Digital Studio、REALIZE 事業部
A “kōchia tank” featuring vivid dancing red makes its debut! Blooming アクアワールド・大洗
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アクアワールド・大洗 Aquarium will display a special tank inspired by the autumn foliage of kochia at 国営ひたち海浜公園 starting October 1, 2026. Featuring sea goldies and fire shrimp, it can also be enjoyed as a photo spot. Advance combo tickets for both facilities are also on sale through セブンチケット.
QommonsAI training held in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture — Participants with varying levels of proficiency learn from one another in groups and are encouraged to “try using it on their own”
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Polimill株式会社 held training on using generative AI “QommonsAI” for staff of Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, on September 9, 2026. Group work helped participants with a range of proficiency levels deepen their understanding of how to use AI.
A little delight every day. Multi-stickers that can be applied to fabric and bottles make their debut
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株式会社東京製版 released “サンエックスユニバース Multi-Stickers” on September 30, featuring characters from サンエックスユニバース. They can be applied to a variety of materials, including fabric, metal and plastic, require no ironing and are washable. The price is 1,650 yen (tax included).
Facts
Released on September 30
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
A lineup of 5 types
Leave in place for at least 24 hours to ensure adhesion
U.S.-based customer experience (CX) AI leader “Cresta” establishes Japanese subsidiary; 元田村 appointed country manager
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U.S.-based customer experience (CX) AI company Cresta has established its Japanese subsidiary, Cresta AI合同会社, and appointed 元田村, formerly general manager at ElevenLabs, as country manager. The company will begin offering a contact center support platform to address the October 2026 mandate under the law against customer harassment and labor shortages.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
More than 35 years of experience in the field
Cumulative funding exceeds US$270 million
Cresta was founded in 2017
Established in July 2026
Joined Cresta in September 2026 as VP and Japan country manager
In November 2026
Companies mentioned：Cresta、Cresta AI合同会社、Cresta Intelligence, Inc.、ElevenLabs、SAPジャパン、NetSuite、日本マイクロソフト、Asana Japan、oVice、WiL、Stanford AI Lab、Google Contact Center AI、Vertex AI、ユナイテッド航空、マリオット、アラスカ航空、Cox Communications、CVS Health
Patent application drafting AI “SAKIGAKE IP” adds 4 optional features to support tasks before and after patent practice
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株式会社ReySolid has added 4 optional features to its patent application drafting AI “SAKIGAKE IP”—invention interviews, specification checks, style imitation/reuse of similar cases, and drawing creation—to improve the efficiency of patent practice.
SG Re strengthens treaty reinsurance support for Japan
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SGグループ is integrating its Japanese entity with SG Re, a Singapore-based reinsurance broker, to strengthen treaty reinsurance support for Japanese insurers and mutual aid associations. SG Re began operations on September 1 and plans to offer strategic partnerships using a Hub & Spoke structure and risk analysis capabilities.
Facts
Timed to coincide with the anniversary of its founding on October 1
Established in Singapore this January
After receiving provisional approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore（Monetary Authority of Singapore・MAS） in July
We have been conducting general reinsurance brokerage operations since September 1
More than 20 years in property insurance underwriting in the insurance and reinsurance industry
Companies mentioned：サイモングローバルグループ、SGグループ、SG Re Pte. Ltd.、SG Re、Monetary Authority of Singapore、MAS、AIG、Aon Benfield、Willis Towers Watson
Can the scent of sandalwood gently ease “falling asleep”? Byaku and 龍谷大学 investigate using wearable sensors
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合同会社Byaku and 龍谷大学 announced preliminary findings from a joint study using wearable sensors. The study suggested that Byaku’s organic mists “和” and “敬” may gently reduce physical activity, such as turning over and body movement, during the 1–2-hour period after sleep begins compared with unscented conditions.
Facts
1–2 hours after sleep begins
Preliminary exploratory study with 6 participants
Using approximately 30 participants as a benchmark
Honda’s online coaching program “Pit in Coaching” enters its 5th year, with continued support from せかいのはじまり.
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The online coaching service “Pit in Coaching,” provided by 株式会社せかいのはじまり to Honda, enters its 5th year in October 2026 and has served approximately 1,500 people to date.
Facts
It entered its 5th year in October 2026.
Coaching has been provided to approximately 1,500 people in total.
Honda reviewed its human resources development system in 2021.
Medication follow-up via LINE now available as a new option for the cloud-based medication record system “DrugstarLead”
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東日本メディコム will launch a medication follow-up service using LINE in October 2026 as a new option for its cloud-based medication record system “DrugstarLead.”
An exhibition of Rikako Kawauchi, “LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart,” has opened at 大田区立龍子記念館 as part of a collaboration with 高橋龍太郎コレクション. The exhibition juxtaposes works by Kawabata Ryushi with contemporary art.
Loved around the world, with more than 130,000 servings sold! “帆のる” halal-certified instant ramen reaches cumulative shipments of 130,036 servings
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アセットフロンティア株式会社 announced that cumulative shipments of its “帆のる” halal-certified instant ramen series exceeded 130,036 servings from January 2023 through October 2026.
Take AI on the road to client visits. Mobile AI assistant “MC-Drive GO” launches
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東日本メディコム announced that it will launch “MC-Drive GO,” a mobile AI assistant designed to support pharmacists’ home-visit medication management, in October 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
The annual requirement was raised from 24 or more sessions to 48 or more.
[Beyond closing a family grave] Closing a grave does not have to end a family’s history
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As the practice of closing family graves becomes more common, 株式会社永久 is promoting the new concept of “family lineage succession.” It offers products and services such as the “永劫” model, “家系継承書” and “祖霊印” to pass family histories and sentiments on to future generations, and is seeking corporate partners.
Facts
A temple with a history spanning more than 300 years
“ASTALIFT,” an aging-care※1 brand, launches “Science for a Lifetime” promotion
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富士フイルム株式会社 is launching its fall 2026 promotion for the aging-care brand “ASTALIFT.” Under the new tagline “Science for a Lifetime,” it will run a video collaboration and campaign with NewsPicks and sell limited-edition products. A survey conducted by the company also found that “evidence-based purchasing” is becoming a new consumer standard.
Facts
Fall 2026 promotion
The brand will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.
A total of 4 sessions
Survey of 1,030 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
More than 1 in 2 people (55.0%)
The rate of implementation reached approximately 80%.
TENEZ makes its ZOZOTOWN debut, expanding the brand around “Street Sports” and the “TECH®︎ series.”
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Street sports brand TENEZ announced that it made its first appearance on ZOZOTOWN on September 2, 2026, and surpassed ¥100 million in annual sales. It plans to expand the brand around “Street Sports” and the “TECH®︎ series.”
テラスカイ・テクノロジーズ to launch “TOSS,” a comprehensive support service that continually boosts the ROI of cloud and AI operations, on October 1
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株式会社テラスカイ・テクノロジーズ launched “TOSS,” a comprehensive support service aimed at improving ROI in the operation of cloud systems such as Salesforce, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Has supported cloud adoption for more than 400 clients to date
Launched on October 1, 2026
Completely revamped its corporate website on September 30
Our group event, to be held on Friday, October 2, 2026
[Session 1: Live stream] Friday, October 9, 2026
[Session 2: Archived stream] Friday, October 16, 2026
Selective hiring with an acceptance rate of 6.0%
More than 1,900 Salesforce-related qualifications earned cumulatively
[One of Japan’s largest events] Learn about China, discover it and experience it! Consult with Chinese universities about studying abroad, explore the forefront of Japan-China business and see the latest robots—all at the “11th HSK China Study Abroad and Employment Fair 2026,” on October 17!
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一般社団法人日本青少年育成協会 and HSK日本実施委員会 will hold the “11th HSK China Study Abroad and Employment Fair 2026” at 大正大学 on October 17, 2026. The event will feature corporate exhibitors including 華為技術日本（ファーウェイ・ジャパン）, displays of the latest robots, consultations on studying at top Chinese universities such as Peking University, and seminars on Japan-China business and language learning.
Compare Higashi-Urawa property sales by net proceeds and terms. A-LINE launches a locally focused property-sale consultation website
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株式会社A-LINE has launched a special website for property owners in Saitama City’s Midori Ward, primarily in Higashi-Urawa, offering sale consultations and purchase auctions. The site helps users compare offers from multiple buyers and brokerage plans, and provides support with preparing for consultations without entering personal information and through connections with specialists.
Two varieties of powdered green tea, “Chabacco,” developed by 株式会社ショータイム, will go on sale in vending machines at Shizuoka Prefectural Ogasayama Sports Park Ecopa starting October 16, 2026.
Our technology earns high praise in the “Matching Project for On-Site Needs and Technology Seeds” by 国土交通省近畿地方整備局
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株式会社栗本鐵工所 received high praise in 国土交通省近畿地方整備局’s “Matching Project for On-Site Needs and Technology Seeds” for its sediment dredging system, which combines a submersible sand pump and a soil separation device and was rated superior to conventional technologies in safety, workability and environmental performance.
Facts
FY Reiwa 7 Matching Project for On-Site Needs and Technology Seeds
Commercialization of a standard system targeted for FY 2030