【沖縄ハーバービューホテル】“Don’t let Christmas end in just 1 day”: “Festive Season 2026” to run for about 2 months
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沖縄ハーバービューホテル will hold “Festive Season 2026” for about 2 months, from November 4 to December 25, 2026. The hotel will offer a range of events, including special menus created by executive chef Kenichi Aoki, live music and Santa deliveries, inviting guests to enjoy the entire season, not just Christmas Day.
【1955 Tokyo Bay】From a glowing neon tree to a limited-edition burger! The cola-themed, old-American Christmas event “OLDIES COLA HOLIDAY 1955” returns this year
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1955 東京ベイ by 星野リゾート, inspired by America around 1955, will hold the cola-themed Christmas event “OLDIES COLA HOLIDAY 1955” from November 10 to December 25, 2026. A tree inspired by fizzy bubbles will decorate the hotel, and special menu items will include a Cola Chicken Burger (2,500 yen) and HOLIDAY COLA BAR (900 yen). The “Cola Crown Hunt,” in which guests search for bottle caps and solve a quiz, will also make its debut.
Facts
November 10–December 25, 2026
7 bottle caps
2,500 yen
900 yen
Original1日20食限定
Guest rooms: 638
Original1泊 11,500円〜
Companies mentioned：1955 東京ベイ by 星野リゾート、星野リゾート、コカ・コーラ
【Chugoku region only】4th collaboration with RCC Radio’s “Gozen-sama”: 4 items, including the “Itadaki Muscle! Namban and Mapo Deluxe Mixed Bento,” on sale from Oct. 13 (Tue.)! Campaign featuring a draw for limited-edition merchandise and distribution of region-exclusive stickers, too!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch 4 bento and dessert items at about 670 stores in the Chugoku region from October 13 as the 4th collaboration with RCC Radio’s “Gozen-sama,” and will run campaigns and in-store broadcasts.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
On sale at about 670 FamilyMart stores
“Itadaki Muscle! Namban and Mapo Deluxe Mixed Bento” 647 yen (698 yen including tax)
“Itadaki Muscle! Large Rice Ball with Ume and Hijiki (with Mochi Barley)” 246 yen (265 yen including tax)
“Itadaki Muscle! Fried Rice” 184 yen (198 yen including tax)
“Crunchy Cookie Lemon Sandwich” made with jelly containing Setouchi lemon juice, 209 yen (225 yen including tax)
Purchases of 1,000 yen or more, including eligible products, tax included
About 260 FamilyMart stores in Hiroshima Prefecture and Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
About 450 stores in the Chugoku region equipped with Famima TV
About 90 stores in Hiroshima Prefecture not equipped with Famima TV
The luxurious flavor of 3 components—mochi, ice cream and sauce! “Yukimi Daifuku PREMIUM: White Chocolate and Amaou Strawberry Treat” launches nationwide on Monday, November 9
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株式会社ロッテ will launch “Yukimi Daifuku PREMIUM: White Chocolate and Amaou Strawberry Treat,” a new product in the premium series under the “Yukimi Daifuku” brand, nationwide on November 9, 2026. To mark the launch, it will also run a campaign on X (formerly Twitter).
October 10 is World Mental Health Day: Introducing ユニセフ’s dedicated mental health website [Press Release]
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On World Mental Health Day, October 10, the Japan Committee for ユニセフ introduced a dedicated website on children’s mental health. It also highlighted collaborations with 厚生労働省’s “#Listen to Your Heart,” NHKエデュケーショナル and セサミワークショップ.
Facts
October 10 is World Mental Health Day
【Tokyo, October 8, 2026】
Nationwide (about 50,000 kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools, high schools, etc.)
2024, the year marking the 30th anniversary
40 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (2029)
The period through the end of March 2030, the target year for achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
for more than 50 years
Providing quality education in more than 190 countries and regions
About 64% are “not satisfied” with their careers. About 80% have had no opportunity to take stock of their “strengths, values and suitable jobs”
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株式会社NEXER Group and career coaching and job-change consultation service キャリート surveyed 500 men and women nationwide about career reflection and self-understanding. 64.4% said they were dissatisfied with their careers, while 80.4% said they had had no opportunity to take stock of their strengths and values.
【Fashion attitudes survey】67.8% feel their clothes are “true to themselves”! Top selection criterion: “comfort” (41.4%)
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A fashion attitudes survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and MALAIKA found that 67.8% of respondents feel their current clothing is “true to themselves.” “Comfort” was the most common clothing-selection criterion, at 41.4%, while 42.2% said they felt hesitant about ethnic and Asian patterns.
About 30% want to change their floor plan! The most common trigger is “when thinking about life in old age” (40.3%)
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社イセキヤ工務店 found that about 30% (29.8%) wanted to change their floor plan, with “when thinking about life in old age” the most common trigger (40.3%). A 2-story home was the most popular ideal home style, at 41.6%, and 44.0% wanted their home to reflect their hobbies and individuality.
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
A combined 61.8% said they were “satisfied” with their current floor plan
The most common choice was a “2-story home,” at 41.6%
29.8% answered “yes”
The most common response was “when thinking about life in old age,” at 40.3%
A combined 44.0% said they wanted their home to “reflect their hobbies and individuality”
「AnotherADdress TOKYO in Glass Rock Gallery」 exhibition extended through mid-March 2027 (scheduled)!
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The pop-up store operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores for its fashion subscription service “AnotherADdress” at Glass Rock Gallery in Toranomon Hills will remain open through mid-March 2027.
【軽井沢72ゴルフ】Introduces a combined “Hometown Tax Donation Reception and Golf Course Automatic Checkout” machine to contribute to the community and improve convenience
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軽井沢72ゴルフ will install a combined “Hometown Tax Donation Reception and Golf Course Automatic Checkout” machine at its East Clubhouse from Oct. 10, 2026, to contribute to the community and improve convenience. In addition to automatically processing golf fees, the machine allows users to apply for hometown tax donations to Karuizawa Town and supports cashless payments.
Nihonbashi tradition meets the sensibilities of young pastry chefs and chocolatiers. Event-exclusive original products available only at “& Chocolat et Créations” are here!
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At the food event “& Chocolat et Créations,” to be held in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in October 2026, a cookie tin made by chef 多計雄 Shimizu using ingredients from long-established Nihonbashi businesses and chocolates made by Taiwanese brand ORIGIN using dashi from にんべん will be sold in limited quantities.
Facts
3 days
Original2026年10月10日（土）～12日（月・祝）
A total of 7 types of cookies
¥8,000 (tax included)
Limited to 40 tins
3,227 yen each (tax included)
Limited to 80 of each
10:00～20:00
10:00～18:00
Companies mentioned：& Chocolat et Créations実行委員会、多計雄、にんべん、山本山、山本海苔店、ORIGIN、株式会社L'Isle Joyeuse、株式会社明治、森永製菓株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、株式会社GREENCOLLAR、株式会社テレビ東京、日本ビーントゥバー協会、日本華商観光産業協会、臺灣留日東京同學會、AFTERGLOW CHOCOLATE、akane kameya、bubó BARCELONA、CACAO broma、Café Irodori、Café Mahlzeit、chocolaterie ATHENA、デイビスのおうち、EMMÉ、FILFIL CACAO FACTORY、FruOats、Grand Chainon、Humming Bird BEAN to BAR Chocolate TOYAMA、imalive chocolate、INNOCENTURE、いとまチョコレート、KAISEI chocolate laboratory、菓子屋メランコメルト、kiitos、向陽 珈琲店、l'atelier de nono、L'Isle Chocolat、LA BASE de Chez Lui、Le Jardin -fukui-、marco Chocolaterie、MURATA、オクシタニアル、online pâtisserie Lien、pâtisserie COULEUR、パティスリーラルシュ、PRESQU’ÎLE chocolaterie、RAU、Sachi Takagi、SATURDAYS、膳司 水光庵、1899、Antidote、Bean to bar chocolate NAGANO、CHOCOLATERIE TAKASU、CRAFT CHOCOLATE WORKS、Fjåk Chocolate、MAGIE DU CHOCOLAT、MAROU、Noel Verde、PACARI、Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Recit、THEO & PHILO、TIMELESS CHOCOLATE、Cho-Meal Chocolate、COFE、Love Brown Cacao、MASFINO、MOON&DEER、Rebirth Chocolate、TERRA、Une Flair、COCOMAKER
Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “What Is the SCS Rating System ★4? Explaining Third-Party Assessments and Technical Verification”
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Librus株式会社 has published an insight report explaining the SCS Rating System ★4, how third-party assessments and technical verification work, and practical preparations for obtaining a rating.
Special-price kit featuring the “Megadap M2RF” mount adapter for Canon RF-series cameras that enables autofocus with manual-focus lenses, available exclusively through direct sales from 焦点工房
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株式会社焦点工房 has begun selling, exclusively through its direct sales channel, a kit combining the “Megadap M2RF” adapter—which enables autofocus use of Leica M-mount lenses on Canon RF-mount cameras—with various mount-conversion adapters.
Facts
Suggested retail price: 76,680–77,680 yen (tax included)
“Who was that again…?” Could the reason you can’t remember people’s faces be in your genes!? The latest genetic test examines facial recognition ability and genetic ties within families
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株式会社seeDNA offers the latest genetic testing service, which reveals genetic tendencies related to facial recognition ability and genetic ties among family members. From October 2026, it will add “facial recognition ability” to its parent-child relationship and matching features, enabling analysis of tendencies across 305 items.
Held a signing ceremony for a comprehensive partnership agreement with 下市町.
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畿央大学 and 下市町 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on Sept. 30, 2026, aiming to collaborate across a broad range of fields, including health, welfare and education.
ISABEL MARANT to hold pop-up focused on its 26 fall/winter collection at 阪急うめだ本店
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ISABEL MARANT will hold a pop-up store featuring its 2026 fall/winter collection at 阪急うめだ本店 from Oct. 14 to 20, with an advance sale of new items and purchase benefits.
ALSOK Care Co., Ltd. to introduce “internal spot worker” scheme at all business locations
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ＡＬＳＯＫ介護株式会社 will introduce an “internal spot worker” scheme for former employees and others at all business locations from Aug. 1, 2026, using a dedicated system to secure personnel and improve operational efficiency.
【Oct. 8 is “Ask About Your Skin Day”】Ranking of celebrities people would like to ask about their skincare routines: Haruka Ayase ranks 1st
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株式会社LATRICO conducted a survey of 1,205 men and women nationwide, ages 20–70, about celebrities they would like to ask about skincare routines, in connection with “Ask About Your Skin Day” on Oct. 8. Haruka Ayase ranked 1st with 178 votes, followed by Keiko Kitagawa in 2nd with 164 votes and Satomi Ishihara in 3rd with 129 votes.
Euphoria, Otsuka Pharmaceutical and the Aomori Prefecture Sports Performance Improvement Headquarters support elite athletes in performing at their best through data-driven conditioning assistance
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Euphoria, Otsuka Pharmaceutical and the Aomori Prefecture Sports Performance Improvement Headquarters are providing data-driven conditioning support using ONE TAP SPORTS, Oura Ring and Vivoo ahead of the “Aomori Kokutai” in October 2026. After the event, they will establish the Aomori Model as a “legacy program.”
【Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture】Spend Sports Day at 白鳥園! “白鳥園 Sports Festa,” fun for children and adults alike, takes place Oct. 12
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湯のさとちくま白鳥園, operated by 互恵株式会社, will hold “白鳥園 Sports Festa” in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2026. The event offers sports activities for everyone from children to adults, including dance performances and obstacle races.
A special celebration made possible by you! The 2nd anniversary event for “Tree of Savior: Neverland” is underway! The “Home Building Festival” is also on—create a place to return to with your friends
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The hugely popular Asian MMO “Tree of Savior: Neverland” has launched its 2nd anniversary event. Activities include new home-building and fashion DIY content, distribution of lavish rewards and the opening of a new server.
Facts
2nd anniversary
Oct. 11, 19:00 (UTC+8)
More than 4,000 Light Amber
18,888 Color Amber
120 Cat Spirit gacha tickets
Companies mentioned：Qookka エンタテインメント株式会社、Qookka Games
Autumn treats arrive from nosh pâtisserie! “Fluffy Roasted Sweet Potato Cake” and “Moist Pumpkin Cake” launch on Oct. 8 (Thu.)
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ナッシュ株式会社 will launch “Fluffy Roasted Sweet Potato Cake” and “Moist Pumpkin Cake” on Oct. 8, 2026, as new autumn offerings from nosh pâtisserie, the sweets brand of the frozen meal delivery service nosh.
【New Balance for emmi】The “MT10” emmi-exclusive model, featuring a minimalist silhouette and excellent lightweight comfort, launches! Suede chosen with autumn styling in mind ＜Oct. 15 (Thu.)＞
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emmi, the women’s brand of 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, began selling its exclusive model of New Balance’s “MT10” trail running series on Oct. 15.
Facts
￥18,920-
Thursday, Oct. 15
Since its founding in 1906
Employing 10,000 people
Global sales in 2024 were reported at $7.8 billion
“Chiikawa Christmas Market,” where you can enjoy Christmas with Chiikawa and friends, confirmed to open from Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026!
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株式会社AbemaTV announced that it will hold the “Chiikawa Christmas Market” at Toyosuna Park in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, from Nov. 24, 2026. The approximately 6,000㎡ venue will feature a symbol tree approximately 6m tall, photo spots, 35 varieties of limited-edition food, merchandise sales and more.
株式会社東京一番フーズ, which operates fresh seafood restaurants and sushi shops in the greater Tokyo area, will hold the 2nd installment of its 30th anniversary campaign, the “Autumn Tiger Pufferfish Appreciation Festival,” at とらふぐ亭 from Oct. 5, Reiwa 8. The campaign will offer the domestically raised live tiger pufferfish course at its original price, along with discounts on fried items, hot pot milt, take-home sets and more.
【Zen2.0 10th Anniversary】“Mindful City Kamakura Week,” set across all of Kamakura, unveils more than 30 exhibition programs and the impressive lineup of speakers for Zen2.0’s 4 flagship events!
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一般社団法人Zen2.0 has unveiled more than 30 exhibition programs and the speakers for its 4 flagship events at “Mindful City Kamakura Week,” a collaborative festival taking place across Kamakura from Nov. 14 to 21, 2026.
Facts
4 flagship events
Held over 8 days
Early-bird price (through the end of October): 16,800 yen
ポケトーク株式会社’s U.S. subsidiary achieves record-high operating profit margin of 31.8%
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ポケトーク株式会社 announced that its U.S. subsidiary achieved a record-high operating profit margin of 31.8% in September 2026. Its European subsidiary also posted a margin of 26.7%, with both subsidiaries making progress toward profitability.
3 exclusive colors for the Peak Design “City Line” series—Eclipse, Lapis and Stone—will be added and go on sale from Oct. 8, 2026, at the brand’s directly operated store in Ginza, Tokyo.
Facts
Launched in August 2026
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Price: 14,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Opened in March 2021
In 2010, successfully raised funds on Kickstarter in the United States
Companies mentioned：銀一株式会社、Peak Design、ピークデザイン、Peak Design Tokyo
【Limited to 125 units】No need for an “oversized chair.” Introducing the special “G-551HT,” designed for tall, slim gamers!
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ビーズ株式会社’s gaming furniture brand “Bauhutte®” will release a special-edition gaming chair, the “G-551HT,” limited to 125 units and designed for tall, slim gamers. It accommodates a maximum seat height of 52cm and features 4D armrests and an exclusive color.
The sailor-uniform-style cozy loungewear that fulfills the wish to “wear it at least once” is back: JK and kogal styles now available
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ビーズ株式会社’s hobby goods brand “BIBILAB®” will bring back its sailor-uniform-style loungewear, the “Sera-Cole 2026 Fall/Winter Model,” in October 2026. Available in 2 styles, JK and kogal, with a suggested price of 12,000 yen including tax.
“LAGUNAMOON” unveils its latest winter collection featuring global fashion icon Kim Go-eun
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MARK STYLER株式会社 will unveil special content celebrating LAGUNAMOON’s 20th anniversary and its 2026 winter collection, featuring Kim Go-eun, a model attracting attention in South Korea.
“SD Gundam G Generation Eternal” launches the “Gundam EXA Collaboration Stage”! A campaign is also underway offering access to Volume 1 of the “GUNDAM EXA” and “GUNDAM EXA VS” comics!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント is holding a collaboration stage in the app SD Gundam G Generation Eternal to mark the 15th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. series and Gundam EXA. Other events include a campaign to read through Volume 1 of the comic, the addition of a new History Stage, and an anniversary character development campaign.
Facts
15th anniversary
1,100 diamonds
Increased to 2 times
More than 350 units
From 106 titles
More than 1270 units join the battle
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、App Store、Google Play、DMM GAMES
Over 100,000 copies sold! Volume 3 of the contemporary super-fantasy series “After Returning from Another World, Earth Was Pretty Fantastical Too. Also, Loser Heroines, Stop Looking at Me.” goes on sale today, Thursday, Oct. 8!
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株式会社ブシロードワークス announced the release on Oct. 8, 2026, of Volume 3 of the contemporary super-fantasy manga “After Returning from Another World, Earth Was Pretty Fantastical Too. Also, Loser Heroines, Stop Looking at Me.”, which has sold more than 100,000 copies.株式会社ブシロード
[明治記念館ペストリーショップ] New cake “L'Automne” debuts, capturing the pleasures of autumn! A gentle, lingering finish reminiscent of hojicha latte, blending roasted green tea and milk.
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明治記念館ペストリーショップ will begin selling “L'Automne,” an autumn-only cake combining roasted green tea and chocolate, on Oct. 5. It is priced at 864 yen (tax included).
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Yukuhashi City promotes itself in Nihonbashi, Tokyo! “2nd Do You Know Yukuhashi? Fair” to be held
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On Oct. 14, 2026, Yukuhashi City in Fukuoka Prefecture will hold the “2nd Do You Know Yukuhashi? Fair” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, promoting the city’s appeal through sales and tastings of local specialties.
オーデマ ピゲ unveils new gem-set models for the Royal Oak
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オーデマ ピゲ has unveiled new Royal Oak Automatic models (37mm and 41mm) featuring green and yellow precious stones set in 18K pink-gold cases and bracelets.
At least 25g of protein and no more than 5g of fat. Frozen meal “Hisano-Style PFC Training Meals,” supervised by personal trainer Keiichi Hisano, returns on sale. The chicken curry won the Diamond Award at the Food and Health Awards 2026, and the series is back after selling out.
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株式会社日本アクセス has brought back the frozen meal range “Hisano-Style PFC Training Meals,” supervised by personal trainer Keiichi Hisano. The range’s chicken curry won the Diamond Award at the Food and Health Awards 2026, and is now back on sale through the Smile Spoon online store after selling out.
Facts
At least 25g of protein
5g of fat or less
30.8g of protein
4.6g of fat
53.3g of carbohydrates
378kcal of energy
Net weight: 285g
Price for a 6-piece set (free shipping): 4,980 yen
[Oct. 21] Announcement of the 2nd LAB event: “Using Content to Create Reasons to Buy Overseas—Connecting IP, Stories and Worlds to Products, Experiences and Retail Spaces” (tentative title)
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内閣府知的財産戦略推進事務局 will hold the 2nd “CJPF LAB” event on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss overseas expansion by connecting IP and stories to products and experiences.
Secondhand luxury goods auction “Tsunao-ku” to hold its 6th auction on Oct. 8—271 boxes of bags and other items, plus 30 boxes of watches and jewelry, scheduled for sale
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株式会社カイトル and 株式会社ペンギントレード will hold the 6th “Tsunao-ku” secondhand luxury goods auction on Oct. 8, 2026, with 271 boxes of bags and other items, and 30 boxes of watches and jewelry, scheduled for sale.
The leading causes of loneliness are “money” and “having no one to contact.” Among people who have experienced financial hardship and felt lonely, 45.8% said it affected their health, including sleep and appetite.
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A survey by the 誰でもスマホリサーチセンター found that 83.8% of people who had experienced financial hardship had felt isolated or lonely. The main causes were “insufficient income” and “losing contact information (a mobile phone),” and 45.8% said loneliness affected their health. In addition, 65.4% said regaining their contact information eased their loneliness.
[SAMANSA] Announces its new short-film lineup for the 2nd week of October! 3 releases, from a true-story short depicting a woman’s intense pain and asking “Can you just power through pain?” to an awkward romantic comedy with a rookie actor!
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株式会社SAMANSA announced that it will begin streaming 3 new short films, “Beyond the Sound,” “Burst,” and “Good Person,” on its short-film streaming service SAMANSA on Oct. 9, 2026.
[Kimono event] Kyoto-based KIMONOMACHI to hold an in-store “Kimono Bargain Market” in October! To celebrate the launch of its new 2026AW “Kimono Lucky Bag,” the brand will offer 20% off sets and 10% off individual items. Perfect for autumn outings.
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KIMONOMACHI, a Kyoto-based kimono brand and subsidiary of 豊彩株式会社, will hold an in-store “Kimono Bargain Market” in Kyoto from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026. To celebrate the launch of its new 2026AW “Kimono Lucky Bag,” the brand will offer 20% off sets and 10% off individual items.
A rich caramel with a subtle Earl Grey aroma is sandwiched between cookies. 【Ramely(ラメリー)】 will launch its “Caramel Sandwich Cookies” for a limited time from early October.
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株式会社九十九島グループ will launch “Caramel Sandwich Cookies” from the “Ramely(ラメリー)” caramel sweets brand for a limited time starting in early October 2026.
An enterprise intelligence infrastructure to “intelligentize” Japan’s entire resources, energy and GX industries is here. AIデータ社 announces “AI EnergyGX Data Platform”
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AIデータ株式会社 has launched “AI EnergyGX Data Platform,” an integrated AI intelligence infrastructure for the resources, energy and GX sectors. The platform consists of 3 AI Data Platforms for patent analysis, confidential data management and organizational intelligence, and a demo is scheduled to be presented at a forum on October 21.
Facts
Approximately 28.8 trillion yen in public-private investment
Seminar for real estate owners: “A turnaround strategy for properties 30 years old and up—How to tackle vacancies, rent and repairs”—online event
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株式会社クラスココンサルファーム will hold a free online seminar, “A Turnaround Strategy for Properties 30 Years Old and Up,” for real estate owners nationwide on October 10, 2026. The speaker will be 下河志恩 of 清水開発株式会社, sharing tips on maximizing revenue from older properties.
【Held Oct. 17 (Sat.)–19 (Mon.)】“What makes a wedding guests will enjoy?” Wedding consultation event in DRESSY ROOM NAGOYA, focused on hospitality for loved ones
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冒険社プラコレ will hold a first-time wedding experience festival from October 17 to 19 at DRESSY ROOM NAGOYA, the wedding consultation counter for the “PLACOLE & DRESSY” brand. The event will offer private consultations and dress try-ons, and is free for up to 40 couples.
Facts
Oct. 17 (Sat.)–19 (Mon.)
Available for 3 days only
Limited to 40 couples
More than 1,700
Up to ¥111,500 worth
More than 260 varieties
10% off forever
10:00〜18:00
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Surpassed 2.6 million monthly page views
Up to 90% OFF
210,000 cumulative downloads
Companies mentioned：株式会社プラコレ、冒険社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY CAFE、DRESSY ROOM NAGOYA、KITTE名古屋、DRESSYONLINE、美花嫁図鑑farny、ViKet Town
Crisp pastry is filled with special caramel cream. “Mille-feuille [Caramel & Almond]” from 【woofie（ウーフィ）】 at EATo LUMINE Shinjuku goes on sale Friday, Oct. 9!
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株式会社シュクレイ will launch “Mille-feuille [Caramel & Almond]” from 【woofie（ウーフィ）】 at EATo LUMINE Shinjuku for a limited time starting October 9, 2026.
Facts
Friday, October 9, 2026
8 pieces
1,620 yen (tax included)
Pack of 4
1,188 yen (tax included)
6 pieces
1,782 yen (tax included)
2,376 yen (tax included)
Pack of 1
1,512 yen (tax included)
Dec. 15, 2011
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、woofie、ウーフィ、東京ミルクチーズ工場、ザ・メープルマニア、築地ちとせ、コートクール、オリエンタルショコラ by コートクール、バターバトラー、ザ・マスター by バターバトラー、GENDY、ミルフィユメゾン フランセ、フランセ、レモンショップ by フランセ、イチゴショップ by フランセ、キャラメルゴーストハウス、ザ・テイラー、ネコシェフ、ココリス、ドレ、フィオラッテ、ドローリー、ミスターメープル by ザ・メープルマニア、ザ・ドロス、バニ、ソルトラ、バニスタ、シュシュ、ミリ ミリ
Original優勝賞金100万円を懸けた、芸人たちによるゴルフリーグが開幕！『GG.LEAGUE2026 presented by TETRIX』10月10日（土）17:00放送
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The new program “GG.LEAGUE2026 presented by TETRIX” will begin airing on BSよしもと on October 10. The golf league features 4 comedian teams competing, with 1 million yen in prize money for the winner.
newmo Hokkaido changes company name and brand to “エゾタク,” officially opens Shinkawadori office
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newmo Hokkaido changed its company name to エゾタク株式会社 and officially opened the Shinkawadori office on October 8, 2026, under its new brand, “エゾタク.” It is advancing digital initiatives and recruiting younger drivers to address Hokkaido’s driver shortage and winter operating challenges.
Business slide-generation AI “ChatSense” enhances design consistency across multiple pages
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced an improvement to the slide-generation AI in its business AI agent “ChatSense,” making it easier to align the position and size of shared elements when editing multiple pages. The change improves consistency for elements such as headers and footers, making it easier to finalize proposal documents and internal presentations.
Facts
Adopted by more than 500 companies, including major firms listed on the TSE Prime Market
Founded: April 10, 2019
“ChatGPT” is a type of large language model released by U.S. company OpenAI in fall 2022.
【Free webinar with bonus】You rolled out AI, so why isn’t anyone using it? A webinar for HR and training staff on building an organization where AI use takes hold, to be held on October 27 (Tuesday)
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株式会社グッドワークス will hold a free webinar on establishing AI use for HR and training staff on October 27.
Featuring top artists including Miku Ito and Eir Aoi! DAY 2 of “東武鉄道 presents ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 supported by Lemino” to be streamed live exclusively on Lemino Premium
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株式会社WOWOW Lemino announced that it will stream DAY 2 of “東武鉄道 presents ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 supported by Lemino,” co-hosted by NTT Docomo and Animax Broadcast Japan, live exclusively on Lemino Premium.
【叡啓大学】First-ever event! Applications open for participants in the 1st “Hiroshima Cross Innovation Forum” on October 22 (Thursday)
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叡啓大学 and 広島県商工労働局 will co-host the 1st “Hiroshima Cross Innovation Forum” on October 22, 2026. Admission is free, with capacity for 80 people. The guest speaker is Akish Consulting representative Akinori Shibuya.
AI agents fully automate the creation of business automation scenarios: RPA tool “nalgo-bot（ナルゴボット）” v1.40 now available
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日本アルゴリズム株式会社 began offering v1.40, a new version of its RPA tool “nalgo-bot（ナルゴボット）” for computer beginners, on September 24, 2026. Starting with v1.40, the tool supports integration with AI agents: users can simply describe in Japanese the task they want done, and an AI agent can handle everything from creating an automation scenario to investigating and fixing the cause if it stops. Supported AI agents are Claude Code by Anthropic and Codex by OpenAI. The price is 100,000 yen (before tax) per year for 1 license (1 PC), and a 30-day free trial is also available. The company is also scheduled to exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026 (booth No. 5H116).
Facts
The new version (v1.40) of the RPA tool “nalgo-bot（ナルゴボット）” became available on September 24, 2026.
Price: 100,000 yen (before tax) per year for 1 license (1 PC)
A 30-day trial version is available free of charge
Event dates: October 13 (Tuesday)–16 (Friday), 2026, 10:00–17:00
Booth No.: 5H116
Established: Aug. 29, 1972
Since launching the service in 2019, it has been used as an RPA tool that even computer beginners can use.
Elementary school princess idol group “ひめらぶ” to release debut 1st anniversary song “わがままバースデー” and music video on Wednesday, Oct. 7
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Elementary school princess idol group “ひめらぶ” will release its new song “わがままバースデー” and its music video on Oct. 7, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of its debut. A new version of its debut song and appearances at events were also announced.
The “CR Sengoku Otome 5～10th Anniversary” app opens to all users on Guripachi starting today
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コムシード株式会社 has made the app for 株式会社平和’s pachinko machine “CR Sengoku Otome 5～10th Anniversary” available free to all users of the social game “Guripachi” starting Oct. 8.
Facts
7.7 million cumulative users
3 people chosen by lottery
“5,000 Pachi Jewels” giveaway
Android version: 112 pachinko and pachislot apps currently available
iOS version: 120 pachinko and pachislot apps currently available
ArchNex and Sympletic jointly conduct energy-saving and peak-shaving demonstration using building OS “nexOS” at commercial facilities “リオーネ古川” and “シネマリオーネ古川”
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株式会社ArchNex and 株式会社Sympletic jointly conducted and completed a demonstration of energy savings and peak shaving using the building OS “nexOS” at the commercial facilities “リオーネ古川” and “シネマリオーネ古川”.
Facts
Total floor area: 14,835 m²
More than 90% of the cinema’s major air-conditioning peaks
Could be predicted up to 30 minutes before they occurred
Original実証を行った2日間（9月27日・28日）
All 3 peaks that occurred
Simply changing the set temperature by 0.5–1°C
Simply advancing the air-conditioning start time by 15–60 minutes for each system
Estimated to reduce the 30-minute demand peak by about 20% (47.2kW→37.6kW)
[文化服装学院] Young talent selected for the student collection “individual”: Nishiwaki Kakeru’s brand “Deadbooy” to hold its 1ST POPUP at popular select shop “GR8”!
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“Deadbooy,” the brand by Nishiwaki Kakeru, a graduate of 文化服装学院, will hold its first POPUP event at Harajuku select shop “GR8” from Oct. 24 to 25, 2026.
“sFlow Collector Option” for network management software “AN-ManagerStation” goes on sale today
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APRESIA Systems株式会社 began selling the “sFlow Collector Option,” which enables traffic visualization using sFlow, for its “AN-ManagerStation” network management software on Oct. 8, 2026.
ノースサンド holds “Fitness Rankings 2026,” a health event for employees
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株式会社ノースサンド held “Fitness Rankings 2026,” a health event for employees, at 3 locations—the Tokyo headquarters, Kansai branch and Fukuoka sales office—in conjunction with September’s “Health Promotion Awareness Month.” A total of 196 employees from all locations took part.
A new fall style featuring a glow-in-the-dark outsole arrives in a popular running shoe! “SKECHERS AERO Glow in the Dark Series,” which shines in the dark, launches Friday, Oct. 9, 2026!
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スケッチャーズ will launch its fall-limited running shoe “SKECHERS AERO Glow in the Dark Series,” featuring a glow-in-the-dark outsole for improved visibility at night, on Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
Friday, October 9, 2026
About 5,300 retail stores
More than 180 countries and regions
Foot-shape data from 120,000 people
Companies mentioned：SKECHERS JAPAN G.K.、The Comfort Technology Company™、スケッチャーズ、SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.、グッドイヤー
Fanatics Japan has launched sales of the Champion×MLB™ collection. The 2026 Fall/Winter collection features items from all 6 teams, including the Dodgers and Yankees, and is available through the official MLB online shop and other retailers.
Facts
All 6 teams
2026 Fall/Winter
22,000 yen
16,500 yen
9,790 yen
19,800 yen
Established in 2018
Companies mentioned：Fanatics Inc.、ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社、Champion、MLB、MLB SHOP、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、サンディエゴ・パドレス、ニューヨーク・メッツ、POPEYE、MONOCLE、AH.H、集英社、UOMO、ZORN、WTAPS、CAHLUMN、CIAOPANIC TYPY、MLB CAFÉ、イオン北海道、X’tyle、JEANS FACTORY、BLEZASIA、+B、EURO SPORTS、MFC STORE、Victoria、the Apartment、UENO AMERICAYA、Three Eight、GRAND-BACK、SEPTIS、SAMPLES、HIMARAYA、JACK IN THE BOX、SP.、JUNKY CLASSICS、REDWOOD、Fanatics Japan G.K.
After a long-running serialization of about 7 years, it finally concludes! Final Volume 12 of “AV男優はじめました” goes on sale today, featuring a “reward interview” with Natsu Tojo and Takano of Kishitaka no
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株式会社新潮社 will release the final Volume 12 of “AV男優はじめました,” serialized on the web manga site “くらげバンチ,” on Oct. 8, 2026. To mark the conclusion of the approximately 7-year serialization, it includes a special interview with the author, Kaeru Elephante.
Facts
Latest comic, Volume 12
A serialization spanning about 7 years
Male actor with more than 250 AV (adult video) titles to his name
New feature shows cloud cost-saving potential and projected savings for each local government, helping drive cost optimization with srest
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株式会社マイクロニティ will launch a new “Optimization” feature for its government cloud FinOps tool “srest” on October 8, 2026. By showing each local government its potential cloud cost savings and projected amount, the feature will support the execution of cost optimization.
[南知多ビーチランド] Halloween hands-on event to be held on October 31 (Sat)! <Aichi>
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南知多ビーチランド will hold a Halloween event on October 31, 2026, in collaboration with 四季の森どうぶつクリニック. Children can play the role of veterinarians and experience caring for dolphins’ health and taking X-rays. A special exhibition, “Skeleton Exhibition,” featuring skeletal specimens and more, is also currently on view.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Capacity: 10 people
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included; admission and activity fees included.)
居酒屋 “お台所 六六堂,” where diners can enjoy their choice of wine from a former securities company vault and dishes made with seasonal ingredients, opens on October 8, 2026 (Thu)
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株式会社ジェイグループホールディングス opened 居酒屋 “お台所 六六堂” on October 8, 2026, on the 1st floor of its own building in Sakae, Nagoya. The former securities company vault has been converted into a wine cellar.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers: 3063
2-person serving: 2,960 yen (tax included)
1 serving: 1,480 yen (tax included)
Kumamoto Akaushi lean beef, 100g/1,800 yen (tax included)
Sympletic and ArchNex jointly demonstrate peak-cut air-conditioning control at a commercial facility. AI predicts electricity demand peaks in advance with over 90% accuracy
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株式会社Sympletic and 株式会社ArchNex conducted a demonstration of AI-powered peak-cut control for air-conditioning from July to October 2026 at the commercial facilities リオーネ古川 and シネマリオーネ古川 in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Based on data collected by ArchNex’s building OS “nexOS” and IoT sensors, Sympletic successfully predicted electricity demand peaks 30 minutes in advance with over 90% accuracy using room temperature and set temperature, and estimated that basic air-conditioning charges could be reduced by up to approximately 20%.
A September 2026 generative AI tracking survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that 河合塾 ranked first in mention rate for questions about cram schools, at 57.4%. ChatGPT and Gemini both ranked 河合塾 first, but Gemini had higher mention rates for each company. jyukunavi.jp had the largest share among sources cited in AI responses.
New game for Steam: new-style pitch quiz game “Absolute Pitch Garden Eel” set for release on November 11, 2026 (Garden Eel Day)!
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株式会社ゲラッパ announced that its new-style pitch quiz game “Absolute Pitch Garden Eel” for Steam will be released on November 11, 2026. A free demo will be available in advance at Steam Next Fest.
フェデックス signs sponsorship agreement with 千葉ジェッツ for the 2026-27 season
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Federal Express has signed a sponsorship agreement for the 2026-27 season with B.LEAGUE’s 千葉ジェッツ. The partnership is based on a shared commitment to contributing to the community in Chiba Prefecture and shared values.
Board games “トッタッタ” and “ぴったしハント” donated to children’s facilities in Kawasaki; 4th-grade boy says, “I want to play at home, too”; games are spreading as after-school activities
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Board game developer and distributor ツマヤ (operated by プロモータル通) donated 236 copies of its card games “ぴったしハント” and “トッタッタ” to 公益財団法人かわさき市民活動センター, which operates children’s facilities in Kawasaki.
“Research, planning, development, sourcing, listing, shipping and customer service”—we handle it all. Full-service, hands-off e-commerce operations service now available
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株式会社SIMPS JAPAN operates the secondhand clothing side-hustle service “古着KING” and has rolled out its fully hands-off e-commerce operations service to the general public, handling everything from “research, planning, development, sourcing, listing, shipping and customer service.”
Museum Box, featuring museum merchandise from around the world, opens preorders on October 9 for a collection of items from the ゲッティ美術館 shop, including Van Gogh’s “Irises”
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株式会社ANY will begin accepting preorders on October 9, 2026, through “Museum Box,” which offers museum merchandise from around the world, for a collection of items from the ゲッティ美術館 shop, including Van Gogh’s “Irises.”
株式会社マモル completely revamps its official website ahead of business expansion and transition to a new structure
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株式会社マモル has completely revamped its official corporate website using AI for development and operation, ahead of business expansion and a transition to a new structure. To address challenges such as labor shortages and slow digitalization in the construction industry, the company is working to improve operational efficiency based on its in-house practical experience with AI. It plans to share that expertise with partner companies and the construction industry in the future.
[5-minute walk from Tokyo Station] Shabu-shabu restaurant 瓢嘻(ひょうき) to open in Marunouchi this fall on Friday, October 9
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株式会社mihaku will open its shabu-shabu restaurant 瓢嘻(ひょうき)丸の内店 on 2026年10月9日 on the B1 floor of Meiji Yasuda Village Marunouchi, a 5-minute walk from the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. The restaurant will have private rooms for all guests, including a large room for up to 42 people, and will serve dashi shabu-shabu and a variety of kaiseki courses. It aims to have 25 locations in Japan by 2030.
洗足学園音楽大学 and 株式会社ARIGATO Loop launch new initiative to let attendees send their thanks directly to performers
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洗足学園音楽大学 partnered with 株式会社ARIGATO Loop to run an initiative at an off-campus event using “ARIGATO Loop®,” which lets attendees send messages of thanks and tips directly to performers.
Private sauna on the top floor. HOTEL NID grand opens within walking distance of Nakasu and Tenjin.
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株式会社7garden will hold the grand opening of HOTEL NID in Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, on 2026年10月8日. The hotel has 13 rooms, including a top-floor room with a private sauna, and is offering a plan at 20% off the regular price on its official website to celebrate the opening.
[Golden malachite ripples] オーデマ ピゲ 2026 new Royal Oak 37mm “Malachite Dial” (Ref.15553BA) purchased and received
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株式会社陽吉グループ announced that it had purchased and received オーデマ ピゲ’s 2026 new “Royal Oak Automatic 37mm” model with a natural malachite dial (Ref.15553BA).
【弘進ゴム】Second lineup of functional wear and bags from the “ULTRAMAN” series launches!
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弘進ゴム will launch 4 apparel and bag items as the second lineup in its “ULTRAMAN” series, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, on 2026年10月10日.
【＆RESORT HOUSE】Limited-time event in November 2026! Foot baths at a model home!? Experience mental resilience on a rooftop terrace and make memories with professional family photos
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株式会社アイム・ユニバース will hold a campaign in November 2026 for its new-build detached-home brand “&RESORT HOUSE,” offering visitors the chance to enjoy a foot bath on a rooftop terrace and have family photos taken at the Nerima Housing Exhibition Center.
DIGITALEYES (デジタライズ) now supports single sign-on (SSO) via OpenID Connect
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株式会社ワンエイティ began offering a single sign-on (SSO) feature compatible with OpenID Connect (OIDC) on 2026年10月8日 for its in-house data-driven marketing/CDP platform, “DIGITALEYES.”
[Free admission] Registration opens for attendees of “Sports Connect FUKUOKA 2026”!
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Registration has opened for attendees of “Sports Connect FUKUOKA 2026,” a sports business event hosted by 公益財団法人福岡県スポーツ推進基金. The event will be held at the Hakata International Exhibition Center on November 17 and 18, 2026. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Recommended for women interested in starting a business and those involved in career support! Event on “Women’s Entrepreneurship and Support” to be held on Thursday, October 22!
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公益財団法人日本女性学習財団 will hold an online seminar on women’s entrepreneurship and support on October 22.