3D dress-up game Shining Nikki × 張家衣: Collaboration event “Maiden Goddess’s Chant” underway from Oct. 4! 4 custom-designed outfit styles debut!
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Papergames (ニキ株式会社) is holding the collaboration event “Maiden Goddess’s Chant” with Chinese designer 張家衣 in its 3D dress-up game Shining Nikki, starting Oct. 4, 2026. The game, which has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, features custom outfits, various campaigns and feature updates.
Facts
Surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide
From 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Original10月16日（金）23:59
Amazon gift card codes for 10 winners selected by lottery
[Nikko City traffic congestion information] Promoting measures to ease congestion in Nikko during the autumn foliage season, with the aim of making eco-friendly, comfortable tourism the norm
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Nikko City and Tochigi Prefecture will implement measures to address traffic congestion caused by private cars during the autumn foliage season, including a trial ban on right turns in the Chugushi district and recommendations to visit during off-peak hours, aiming to reduce environmental impact and make tourism more comfortable.
Exhibiting at “TechBIZKON X,” held by TIB on Oct. 9! Showcasing immersive commerce through the avatar service “GENCHI”
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株式会社toraru will exhibit at “TechBIZKON X,” taking place at Tokyo Innovation Base on Oct. 9, 2026, and offer a hands-on demo of immersive commerce using its avatar service “GENCHI.”
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
About 8,850 km
13:00 - 21:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社toraru、Tokyo Innovaton Base、Tokyo Innovation Base
[D-SHOCK 7th Kansai Qualifier] 58 teams and 123 dancers gather in Osaka! Full results announced for the 2026-2027 season, featuring 2 accomplished judges and a total prize pool of 500,000 yen
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The 7th Kansai qualifier of “D-SHOCK 2026-2027 ROUND,” a street dance contest organized by 株式会社Chord Prise, was held in Osaka on Oct. 4, 2026, with 58 teams and 123 dancers taking part. The full results have been announced for the competition, which offered a total prize pool of 500,000 yen.
Sota Fukushi named guest navigator, inviting Japanese tourists to explore Taipei’s romantic streets
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台北市政府観光伝播局 has announced a promotional campaign for Japan featuring actor Sota Fukushi. With the theme “In Taipei, even getting lost can feel like a date,” the campaign will include street-level video displays in Tokyo and Osaka and a limited-edition gift campaign.
Unveiling the world’s first physical AI solution for retail services capable of operating 24/7 (365 days a year)
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CP AI Robotics株式会社 unveiled a physical AI solution for retail at RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026, including the bipedal humanoid robot H1, the wheeled dual-arm robot C1 and the management platform M1. The system can autonomously complete up to 99% of tasks, achieving high precision and low latency with technologies such as SLM-0.5 and STEAM. The company aims to launch commercial services in 2027.
Facts
On Oct. 8, 2026
Can autonomously complete up to 99% of tasks
An average success rate of 98.6% on “LIBERO”
Achieved 91.22% on “RoboTwin”
The time required to predict the next action is just 0.187 seconds
Up to 24 times faster
Supports interactions in more than 20 languages
45 types of facial expressions
Equipped with 36 types of gestures
Supports working heights from 100 mm to more than 1,750 mm
When an obstacle is detected within 30 cm
Companies mentioned：CP AI Robotics株式会社、CP Robotics
[No internet connection required] Complete transcription and meeting minutes offline. Trial kits for on-premises モコボイス with a local LLM now available
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mocomoco株式会社 will begin offering a tablet-based trial kit for businesses and organizations for a fee from October 2026. The on-premises version of its voice AI モコボイス uses edge voice AI technology equipped with a local LLM.
[MR.BROTHERS CUT CLUB opens its 2nd location in Nakameguro]
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MR.BROTHERS CUT CLUB, operated by 株式会社ファイヤーワークス, opened its 2nd Nakameguro location on Oct. 2, 2026, bringing its total number of locations in Japan and overseas to 11. Featuring an interior inspired by a European luxury hotel, the new location will host an opening party and a BROSH pop-up at TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET on Oct. 16.
ReYuu Japan releases video explaining financial results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026
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ReYuu Japan株式会社 has released a video explaining its financial results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026. Revenue rose 56.1% year on year to 6,673 million yen, and the company posted an operating profit of 39 million yen.
[Oct. 17 (Sat.)] Akou Chemical to hold its first drone show! A 400-year story of Akō salt traveling by ship to Edo will be illuminated in the night sky over the Sumida River
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赤穂化成株式会社 will hold the “400th Anniversary of Akō Salt Making Drone Show” on Oct. 17, 2026, on the Sumida River in Tokyo. The event will be hosted by 赤穂化成株式会社, with production and operations handled by 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン. The approximately 15-minute show will feature 1,000 drones.
グリーンアライアンス donates solar power system and batteries to 宮崎県日向市 General Gymnasium (nickname: Hiyozemon Arena Hyuga)
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グリーンアライアンス, led by Hanwha Japan, will donate a solar power system and batteries to 宮崎県日向市 General Gymnasium following a proposal by Ecotech Japan, aiming to reduce environmental impact during normal times and strengthen disaster-prevention capabilities in emergencies.
Facts
Power generation capacity: 13.12kW
Designed to accommodate approximately 900 people
Expected annual power generation of approximately 15,943kWh
Annual reduction of approximately 7t in CO2 emissions
320 social welfare facilities and educational institutions, primarily in South Korea
Donated solar power systems totaling approximately 2,187kW
Donated a 12kW solar power system to a kindergarten in Iwate Prefecture
Internet Academy launches corporate IT engineer training that uses AI to document and refactor existing systems: “Claude Code Training (Hands-on Refactoring Edition)”
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インターネット・アカデミー株式会社 has launched “Claude Code Training (Hands-on Refactoring Edition),” corporate IT engineer training that uses Claude Code. The course comprises 6 sessions totaling 12 hours and covers hands-on work documenting and refactoring existing systems, from basic operations through requirements definition, implementation and verification.
Facts
6 sessions in total
12 hours in total
1,535 Japanese companies
509 U.S. companies
537 German companies
More than 1,200 companies
Founded in 1995
Companies mentioned：インターネット・アカデミー株式会社、情報処理推進機構、IPA、W3C、World Wide Web Consortium、神奈川工科大学、経済産業省
Our products selected to transmit live broadcast footage for Asia’s largest sporting event
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株式会社メディアリンクス’ next-generation IP gateway “Xscend®” and compact IP media gateway “MDP3020 JPEG-XS” were selected by the host broadcaster for Asia’s largest sporting event, held in Japan, enabling high-quality video transmission.
[JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE] Opens its first store in the bay area at LaLaport Toyosu
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株式会社ベイクルーズ’ interior brand JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE opened its LaLaport Toyosu store on Oct. 8, 2026, its first location in the bay area. The store is offering exclusive products and events.
[ONLINE FACE®] “Don’t retain identity documents.” Patented technology that discards public ID data after verification expands to a wide range of industries
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ONLINE FACE株式会社 is advancing its proprietary patented technology (Patent No. 7063508), which does not retain data after verifying public identity documents. Building on its track record in government-related fields, including 警察庁 and 国土交通省, the company is expanding technology provision and system integration across a wide range of industries, including finance and payments, human resources and real estate.
Tsunomaki Watame, a VTuber with ホロライブプロダクション, will release early “Respawn!!,” the opening theme for the TV anime “The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass,” and will release a single CD in December.
Facts
80 million cumulative page views
2.4 million copies in cumulative series circulation
3 tracks in total
Standard edition: 1,650 yen
VAP STORE limited edition: 3,850 yen
More than 1.7 million YouTube subscribers
Companies mentioned：株式会社バップ、ホロライブプロダクション、COVER、ホビージャパン、PENGUIN RESEARCH、Crossfaith、YOASOBI、MBS animation、VAP、hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP、VAP STORE、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、タワーレコード、Amazon.co.jp、あみあみ、HMV、ソフマップ、メロンブックス、楽天ブックス、Billboard JAPAN、オリコン
[岡山大学] Holds 5th “AI-HPC Partners” meeting, a forum for researchers and technical staff interested in using AI and HPC (High Performance Computing)
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国立大学法人岡山大学 held the 5th “AI-HPC Partners” meeting at KIBINOVE, the co-creation and innovation lab on its Tsushima Campus, jointly with 工学部 and iMS. The event, titled “AI CAFÉ,” was a hands-on AI hackathon where approximately 40 participants used generative AI tools such as Claude to develop prototypes for business process automation and research support, fostering cross-disciplinary interaction and knowledge sharing.
[1-minute walk from Sumikawa Station, Sapporo] “Choi Oden Sapporo Sumikawa” grand opens Oct. 9 (Fri.), serving casual oden with “the ultimate conger eel broth”!
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“Choi Oden Sapporo Sumikawa,” operated by 合同会社WORKid Next as a franchise location of the casual oden bar “Choi Oden,” run by 株式会社ちょいおでん, will grand open in Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Oct. 9, 2026.
株式会社THINKフィットネス, operator of ゴールドジム, will launch a new 20g size of “ゴールドジム Soy Protein,” made with 100% soy protein and designed for portability and sampling. The new caramel and café latte flavors will go on sale on Oct. 14, 2026.
[JPI Seminar] Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: “Regional Infrastructure Renewal Strategy through ‘Group Management’ and Future Directions for Infrastructure Management,” to be held Oct. 30 (Fri.)
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日本計画研究所 will host a seminar on Oct. 30 featuring Takashi Tajima, a coordinating officer at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, on regional infrastructure renewal strategies through “group management” and future directions for infrastructure management.
Ahead of the April 2027 consumption tax cut on food, free release of a “Retail and Food Service Trend Dashboard” comparing retail and dining trends on one screen
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せんデータ株式会社 has released a free “Retail and Food Service Trend Dashboard” ahead of the April 2027 consumption tax cut on food. It allows users to compare year-over-year changes in sales, customer numbers and average spend per customer for 64 retailers and 36 food service companies.
Izumi Kan's work “Research on Olfactive Display” to be released as a multiple
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“Research on Olfactive Display,” an olfactory expression artwork by Izumi Kan, an artist affiliated with Ｈ株式会社, will be released as a multiple at MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026. The price is 12,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Sale price: 12,000 yen (tax included)
(Release date) Friday, October 9, 2026
Size: 200 × 200 mm
Companies mentioned：Ｈ株式会社、H inc.、エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、MEET YOUR ART、Olfactive Studio Ne、THE ROOT 595、Kunjudo
yagish offers both parties 30 days of “Yagi Prime” free with friend referrals
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株式会社Yagish will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, offering both the referrer and the referred friend 30 days of its paid plan “Yagi Prime” free of charge through its résumé creation service yagish.
Satofull begins accepting proxy donations from Fukushima Prefecture’s Kagamiishi Town to Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura City through its “Reiwa 8 September Heavy Rain and Typhoon Damage Emergency Support Donation Site”
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株式会社さとふる began accepting proxy donations from Fukushima Prefecture’s Kagamiishi Town to Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura City on October 8 through its emergency support donation site for damage caused by the Reiwa 8 September heavy rain and typhoons. This brings the number of municipalities receiving support to 27 and the number accepting donations to 28.
Facts
27 disaster-affected municipalities receiving support
Donations are being accepted for 28 municipalities
Donations can be made in any specified amount, starting at 1,000 yen, in 1-yen increments
Merchandise featuring スワロフスキー(R) crystal to mark Tokyo DisneySea(R)’s 25th anniversary
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As part of “Sparkling Jubilee,” an anniversary event marking the 25th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea’s opening, special merchandise featuring Swarovski crystal—including a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush toy set, headbands, key chains, bracelets and necklaces—will go on sale starting November 25.
[Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project] Tasting event to savor the appeal of Osumi’s authentic shochu, ahead of November 1, “Authentic Shochu Day”!
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The Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project will hold an authentic shochu tasting event on October 31, 2026, at Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Tarumizu Sakurajima in Tarumizu, Kagoshima Prefecture, in collaboration with Kanoya City’s 大海酒販.
Facts
Operates 29 hotels across Japan focused on accommodation
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Original酒肴：1品500円
More than 1,300 properties in 20 countries and regions
FC大阪 head coach Mitsunori Yabuta has received the September 2026/27 明治安田Jリーグ Monthly Manager Award (J3). His scoring strength and defensive balance, along with a 4-match unbeaten run and just 2 goals conceded, were among the achievements recognized.
Nippon Road | Showcasing paving materials and technologies to reduce environmental impact at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026”!
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日本道路株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing paving materials and technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact.
欧州連合（EU） to showcase European flavors at “World Festa Yokohama 2026”
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欧州連合（EU） will sponsor “World Festa Yokohama 2026,” to be held at Yokohama’s Yamashita Park on October 10–11, 2026, and will host a special booth for EU food and beverages. The event is part of the “The Perfect Match” promotional campaign for the Japanese market, which aims to expand trade and raise awareness under the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
AI Executive PMO from AI Tax Loop on IDX for tax accountants, powered by AI孔明 on IDX, an AI management adviser from the advisory-contract era, maximizes productivity at tax accounting firms
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AIデータ株式会社 announced that it will newly offer the “AI Executive PMO” feature on its AI platform for tax accounting firms, AI Tax Loop on IDX, to strengthen business management support for their clients. The feature will help tax accountants shift from tax filing work to serving as management advisers, while boosting productivity and managing risks.
Facts
The first offering, released in August 2026
The top-level function in a 3-tier structure
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume for 17 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、AI Tax Loop on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai、防衛省、BCNアワード
[FC大阪] Notice of player Sho Sumida receiving the September 2026/27 明治安田Ｊリーグ KONAMI Monthly MVP award
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FC大阪 player Sho Sumida has received the September 2026/27 明治安田Jリーグ KONAMI Monthly MVP award. He will receive 100,000 yen in prize money and a cube ornament.
[Pufferfish & crab] Cruise aboard the latest next-generation electric vessel Queen Bee M7, with a luxurious set-course meal and views of Osaka’s rivers! A prize drawing for delicious crab will also be held!
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株式会社GLORIA will hold a dinner cruise on Osaka’s rivers on November 20, 2026, aboard the next-generation electric vessel Queen Bee M7. The meal will be provided by the traditional-style restaurant ハレノヤ, and a crab prize drawing is also planned.
[Independent survey] 14.3% of all stress-check participants were classified as having high stress. Both the proportion of high-stress individuals and overall health risk improved! The 5 areas with the highest proportion of high-stress individuals are also featured
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株式会社情報基盤開発 announced an analysis of data from 2,968 businesses that used “ソシキスイッチ ストレスチェック” in 2025. The proportion of employees experiencing high stress was 14.3%, above the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s benchmark of 10%, but showed signs of improvement. The overall health risk was 99.5, nearly in line with the benchmark. Manufacturing ranked 1st for the proportion of employees experiencing high stress, with insufficient workplace support emerging as an industry-wide challenge.
Offline generative AI “Sovereign GaiXer” keeps research data from being sent to external AI systems; ユサコ株式会社 begins sales to academic and research institutions
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ユサコ株式会社 began sales on October 7, 2026, of “Sovereign GaiXer,” an on-premises generative AI appliance that requires no internet connection, for academic and research institutions. It was developed by 株式会社FIXER and is priced at 3,806,400 yen, excluding tax.
“ML STYLING,” an interior coordination business launched by luxury housing magazine “MODERN LIVING,” teams up with 大和ハウス工業 for the first time; furnished detached vacation home “MARE Karuizawa Minamigaoka” unveiled
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“ML STYLING,” an interior coordination business launched by 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社’s luxury housing magazine “MODERN LIVING,” has teamed up with 大和ハウス工業 for the first time to launch “MARE Karuizawa Minamigaoka,” a furnished detached vacation home in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture.
Facts
Sale price: 598,000,000 yen (tax included)
Completion: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Site area: 1,101.03 m²
Building area: 252.69 m² (including a 28 m² built-in garage)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハースト婦人画報社、大和ハウス工業、POLIFORM、B&B Italia、Cassina、Bocci、one collection、ハースト・デジタル・ジャパン、HEARST made、HEARST Data Solutions
Skymatix to hold the KUMIKI Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Summit 2026 on Oct. 21.
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株式会社スカイマティクス will hold the “KUMIKI Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Summit 2026” on October 21, 2026. Speakers will include 熊本県, Tokyu Construction, Shimizu Corporation, Craftia and Kajima Corporation, who will share examples of using geospatial data for disaster prevention and infrastructure management.
“TISSOT Presents 長崎ヴェルカ vs シーホース三河,” with TISSOT as title partner, will be held at Happiness Arena in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Tuesday, Nov. 17; reservations open for a special set!
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TISSOT is the title partner for the B.LEAGUE game between 長崎ヴェルカ and シーホース三河, to be held on November 17, 2026, and has opened reservations for a special watch set.
Notice of upcoming web seminar: Maintain or convert as acute care functions are consolidated? Decisions and practical steps for introducing “community-based integrated care wards”
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株式会社ソラスト will hold a web seminar covering criteria for deciding whether to maintain or convert acute care functions, as well as revenue simulations for introducing community-based integrated care wards, in light of the 2026 medical fee revision and regional healthcare planning.
Facts
2026 medical fee revision
[Session 1] Friday, October 30, 2026, 19:00–20:00
[Session 2] Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 15:00–16:00
BlueTec launches “AI Agent Hub Knowledge Suite+”; begins offering “KS+ SFA,” the first release, today
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ブルーテック株式会社 has redefined its sales support platform “Knowledge Suite+ (KS+)” as an “AI Agent Hub” and will begin offering its first release, “KS+ SFA,” on October 8, 2026. The CRM/SFA plan is available for 3,000 yen per month (excluding tax) per ID, with an API planned for late October and MCP planned for November. As an early adoption campaign, the service will be offered to the first 100 companies for 2,500 yen per month.
Facts
“KS+ SFA” becomes available today, October 8, 2026
CRM/SFA plan: 3,000 yen per month (excluding tax) per ID
The special price of 2,500 yen per month (excluding tax) per ID will apply
For the first 100 companies to sign up for KS+ SFA
Minimum 10 IDs
Minimum usage period of 12 months
API planned for late October 2026
MCP planned for release in November
Management integration with 株式会社ヘッドウォータース in May 2026
Charion signs business partnership agreement with Mirai Asia Trading Co., Ltd., an affiliate of major Vietnamese conglomerate SUNグループ, and holds signing ceremony
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株式会社シャリオン signed a business partnership agreement with Mirai Asia Trading Co., Ltd., an affiliate of major Vietnamese conglomerate SUNグループ, and held a signing ceremony on September 15, 2026.
Facts
September 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社シャリオン、SUNグループ、Mirai Asia Trading Co., Ltd.、Mirai Asia
Notice of briefing on financial results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2027 and the medium-term management plan
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eBASE株式会社 will hold an online briefing on its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 and its medium-term management plan.
Forcus launches “Forcus Dialogue,” a conversation series exploring the philosophies and lives of people at the forefront of their fields; FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン professional soccer player Ito to appear as the first guest
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Forcus株式会社 revamped its corporate website on October 8, 2026, and launched “Forcus Dialogue,” a series of conversations with leading figures from various fields. The first guest was Hiroki Ito of FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
Over a period of 4 and a half years
3 surgeries
The 2022 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup in North America
A feat achieved for the first time in 17 years
2023-24 season
Summer 2024
2025-26 season
22 official matches
2026 World Cup
All 4 matches
Born May 12, 1999
Height: 188 cm
Summer 2021
Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho), No. 1075
Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 44
Intercoiffure Mondial creates “AMBASSADEUR,” its first new title in 100 years, and selects Hiroyuki Obayashi as the world’s first ambassador
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Intercoiffure Mondial created “AMBASSADEUR,” its first new title in 100 years, and selected Hiroyuki Obayashi. Obayashi was recognized for his longstanding contributions to the development of beauty culture.
The pitfalls of blood sugar levels!? Survey of doctors and consumers on awareness of blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c
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According to an awareness survey conducted by 日本生活習慣病予防協会, 87.0% of doctors prioritize hemoglobin A1c when assessing diabetes risk, while 68.7% of consumers prioritize blood sugar levels, revealing a gap in awareness between the two groups. In addition, 40.3% of consumers said they “did not know” about hemoglobin A1c, indicating low awareness.
[庭のホテル 東京] A special event to savor the food and sake of “Saitama, the Land of Color” will be held at Japanese Restaurant En for 2 nights only, Nov. 13 (Friday) and 14 (Saturday)
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A special event themed around Saitama Prefecture will be held on Nov. 13 and 14 at Japanese Restaurant En at Garden Hotel Tokyo, operated by 野村不動産ホテルズ株式会社. The event will feature kaiseki cuisine made with Saitama specialties and sake from 北西酒造.
Guests on the Oct. 8 (Thursday) broadcast of “Why So Good?” are Megumi Iguchi, who gave up her certified public accountant qualification to take on the space industry, and Takumi Sasaki, who creates “life-changing encounters”!
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Megumi Iguchi, who aims to improve gender balance in the space industry, and Takumi Sasaki, who provides recruitment and executive community services, will appear as guests on the Oct. 8 episode of “Why So Good?,” an interfm program produced by 株式会社まぐまぐ.
New additive-free miso factory completed, with 1.5 times the production capacity of the previous facility
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マルコメ株式会社 completed construction of an additive-free miso factory on the grounds of its headquarters in Nagano City, and opened it on Oct. 8, 2026. With a total investment of 8.4 billion yen, the company has added annual production capacity of 10,000 tons, bringing its total annual production capacity, including its existing factory, to 28,000 tons.
Announcement: Rent, a comprehensive industrial machinery rental company, opens “Smart Rent Sendai Arai,” an unmanned vehicle pickup and return service
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株式会社レント opened “Smart Rent Sendai Arai” in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026, as a new location for its unmanned vehicle pickup and return service, “Smart Rent.”
〈Obu, Aichi〉We’re doing it again! A generous promotion!! “下村牧場直営焼肉店 三代目下村牛” × “Obu LINE Coupon No. 3”: Giveaways of “Too-Good-to-Be-True Coupons (5 special offer coupons)” worth a total of 5,000 yen!
Announcement on the development of the “Health Management Strategy Map” and “Health Management Promotion Structure Chart”
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The Marubeni I-DIGIO Group has developed a “Health Management Strategy Map” and a “Health Management Promotion Structure Chart,” based on its “Health Management Declaration,” established on April 1, 2026.
[株式会社アセンド] Call recording, AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” now supports QTnet’s “BBIQ Hikari Denwa” and “QT PRO Hikari Denwa”
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株式会社アセンド announced that its call recording, AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” now supports “BBIQ Hikari Denwa” and the business IP phone service “QT PRO Hikari Denwa” from 株式会社QTnet. This will enable QTnet customers to use a service that supports call logging and improved operational efficiency.
British footwear brand Clarks will hold its “MID SEASON SALE” at its directly operated stores nationwide and online from Oct. 8, 2026, with discounts of up to 50% on eligible items.
Facts
Up to 50% off
Oct. 8, 2026
Oct. 18, 2026
A shoe archive of more than 22,000 items
More than 100 markets
Companies mentioned：クラークスジャパン株式会社、Clarks、クラークス オリジナルズ、C&J Clark Limited
Consider post creation and improvements to the management of existing posts separately: FISHILCOM refreshes its SNS creation and management estimate simulator
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its estimate simulator for SNS content creation and management, adding a feature that allows users to separately consider creating new posts and improving the management of existing posts.
今治市サイクルシティ推進協議会 and Nomura Co., Ltd. are stepping up development of the “IMABARI REHELM Project,” launched in 2025. The initiative upcycles bicycle helmets entrusted by residents into furniture, and plans to promote the project at events in 2026 and an international conference in 2027.
Facts
Launched in 2025
The project will be accelerated in 2026
To be held on Oct. 25
In March 2027
Original同年5月に
Ehime Prefecture ranked 1st nationwide, with a bicycle helmet-wearing rate of 70.3%
3 years is recommended as a guideline for service life
The number of rentals in fiscal 2025 reached a record high※2
“SBS Inkigayo” to stream on スカパー! Program Streaming from Oct. 30 (Friday)!
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スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 announced that, from Oct. 30, the unsubtitled version of the Korean music program “SBS Inkigayo” will be available via スカパー! Program Streaming exclusively to subscribers of the basic plan. This brings together 4 leading K-pop music programs.
Announcement of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary for Nikon Z mount and its release date
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株式会社シグマ has announced that it will add a Nikon Z-mount version of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, an APS-C high-magnification zoom lens that achieved the world’s first approximately 18.8x zoom ratio for a mirrorless lens. It will go on sale on November 5, 2026.
[智光山公園こども動物園] Discover the wonders of nature and wildlife in the park this fall! “Let’s Look for Living Things (Team) ~2026~” to be held on October 11 (Sunday)
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An event titled “Let’s Look for Living Things (Team) ~2026~” will be held at 智光山公園こども動物園 on October 11, 2026. Activities include observing insects, creating distribution maps and identifying species with the help of an insect expert.
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026
Total area: 53 hectares
1986 (Showa 61)
3.3 hectares
Adults (high school students and general admission): 500 yen
ティアフォー’s Shinpei Kato wins the Venture Entrepreneur Award at the Keizaikai Legend Venture Awards
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Shinpei Kato, CEO of 株式会社ティアフォー, has won the Venture Entrepreneur Award at the Keizaikai Legend Venture Awards. The award recognized his contributions to the global expansion and real-world implementation of Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving.
Facts
July 22, 2026
October 30 of the same year
Dec. 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、ティアフォー、The Autoware Foundation
[Charge with プラパ] Set to be installed at “INSPIRATION by SUNSET LIVE”! Rent one on the spot with contactless payment—no app needed—even if your phone has run out of battery
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プラパ, a mobile battery-sharing service operated by スリーアール株式会社, will install rental stations in the venue’s information area at the “INSPIRATION by SUNSET LIVE” music festival, held in Fukuoka on October 10 and 11, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）
Original1時間100円から借りられる
Approximately 260 locations in Fukuoka Prefecture
Companies mentioned：スリーアール株式会社、INSPIRATION by SUNSET LIVE 実行委員会
久世福商店 to release its fall-exclusive “2026 Autumn Lucky Bag” online only on October 9, packed with 7 items including rice accompaniments and dashi
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久世福商店, operated by 株式会社サンクゼール, will release a fall-exclusive lucky bag online only on October 9, 2026. Priced at ¥4,380, it contains 7 items, including rice accompaniments and dashi.
The latest book by ゆめふで, a beautiful-handwriting advisor with more than 220,000 followers across social media: “ゆめふで式 12か月の美文字練習帖,” on sale October 19!
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release the latest book by ゆめふで, a beautiful-handwriting advisor with more than 220,000 social media followers: “ゆめふで式 12か月の美文字練習帖,” on October 19.
Facts
List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Specifications: B5 variant / 144 pages / full color
[Limited time] Autumn flavors arrive at 髙木珈琲 with cassis and marron. Try the Mont Blanc-style pancakes and shake!
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髙木珈琲, operated by 株式会社サンパーク, will launch the limited-time Cassis Mont Blanc Pancake and Marron Macchiato Shake, made with cassis and marron, on October 16, 2026.
[Limited time] Autumn flavors arrive at belle-ville pancake cafe with cassis and marron. Try the Mont Blanc-style pancakes and shake!
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belle-ville pancake cafe, operated by 株式会社サンパーク, will launch the limited-time Cassis Mont Blanc Pancake and Marron Macchiato Shake, made with cassis and marron, on October 16, 2026.
Takumi Takanashi, CEO of 株式会社favy, will speak at a workshop in Shinjuku on October 16, 2026, demonstrating how to edit a company website with the AI tool “v0” without programming knowledge.
Facts
Tens of thousands of yen to revise 1 piece of wording
160% sales growth
Participation fee: 3,000 yen
Friday, October 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社favy、株式会社経営参謀、株式会社プリマベーラ、Vercel Inc.
Revision of “Whole Life Insurance with Limited Premium Payment Period (Nonparticipating)” and Resumption of Sales of Single-Premium Policies
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Sony Life Insurance will revise its “Whole Life Insurance with Limited Premium Payment Period (Nonparticipating)” from November 2, 2026, resume sales of single-premium policies and lower the minimum sum insured.
Winning designs selected for the “World Jewelry Design Award 2026”; awards ceremony to be held in December
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The winning designs for the “World Jewelry Design Award 2026” have been selected, with 3 works chosen for the Grand Prize, Special Prize and Excellence Award. The awards ceremony will be held on December 8, 2026. The winning designs are scheduled to be made into products by 株式会社NEW ART and sold at エクセルコ ダイヤモンド stores.
Facts
374 entries submitted from Japan and abroad
First-round judging by 6 experts
[Grand Prize] (prize: 3 million yen)
[Special Prize] (prize: 1 million yen)
[Excellence Award] (prize: 500,000 yen)
More than 99% of diamonds receive the world’s highest rating, “Ultimate★★★”
Operates 61 stores in Japan (as of October 2026)
Companies mentioned：NEW ART HOLDINGS、エクセルコ ダイヤモンド、株式会社NEW ART、株式会社INFASパブリケーションズ、WWDJAPAN、サリネ・テクノロジー社
[KNTV] Celebrating KNTV’s 30th anniversary! Japanese premiere of the subtitled version of “SBS Inkigayo” set for December!
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株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN announced that, to mark KNTV’s 30th anniversary, it will air the subtitled version of “SBS Inkigayo” in Japan for the first time from December.
Facts
30th anniversary on air
Launched in 1996
From December
Pre-regular programming in November
3:35 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
10:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、KNTV、SBS、スカパー！、スカチャン1、J:COM、イッツコム、K-CAT、CNCi、ひかりTV
ボーダレス・ジャパン and Osaka Prefecture to hold “OSAKA SDGs Challenge 3days Project,” a 3-day program tackling social issues
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株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン has been commissioned to run a social-issue-solving project by Osaka Prefecture and will hold the hands-on “OSAKA SDGs Challenge 3days Project” for high school and university students, among others, from November 2026 through January 2027.
Facts
Created 48 social businesses
In 15 countries worldwide
Enrollment: Approximately 40 people
Fiscal 2025 sales forecast to reach 10.5 billion yen
The first generation under Japan’s Equal Employment Opportunity Law reaches retirement age: Spending and values of “retirement-age women” in focus
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold a seminar on October 20, 2026, focusing on the spending and values of “retirement-age women” as women who entered the workforce when the Equal Employment Opportunity Law took effect in 1986—the law’s first generation—reach retirement age.
株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション and 龍谷大学 have established “Link Base,” an outdoor student gathering facility on 龍谷大学’s Seta Campus under a comprehensive partnership agreement, and held an opening event on October 8, 2026.
[Build an English conversation habit as a family] ネイティブキャンプ to run “Family Plan Campaign,” offering coins worth 2,000 yen
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run its “Family Plan Campaign” from October 8 to October 18, 2026, giving coins worth 2,000 yen (1,000 coins) to new family members who meet the requirements.
26-page cover feature on Hinatazaka46! Kaho Fujishima makes her long-awaited first BOMB cover and lead gravure feature, with a gravure feature on Tamaki Ishizuka!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released the November issue of “BOMB” on October 8, 2026, at a special price of 1,590 yen. Hinatazaka46’s Kaho Fujishima appears on the cover and Tamaki Ishizuka on the back cover, while the limited edition features Rei Jōnishi, Yume Nishino and others.
株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on October 28 on strategic initiatives in defense technology and industry-academia-government collaboration, with Aki Minami, director of the Technology Strategy Department at 防衛装備庁, as the speaker.
Luxury lifestyle hotel W大阪 will hold a countdown party on December 31, 2026, to welcome 2027, followed by New Year events on January 1, 2027, including kagami-biraki and mochi-pounding.
Good luck on the exam on Sunday, October 11! After the exam, join us on the commentary page, and 2 days later we’ll also hold an online analysis event!
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will publish a review of the first-class architect design-and-drafting exam held on October 11 and hold an online analysis event 2 days later, on October 13.
40.8% have felt that health problems made it “difficult to work”; the No. 1 cause was “work-related stress”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the employment support provider セカンドプレイス found that 40.8% of respondents had experienced difficulty working because of physical or mental health problems. The No. 1 cause was “work-related stress” (76.0%), and 62.7% said they had not received sufficient understanding. In addition, 85.2% said workplaces where they can be open about their physical and mental health are easier to work in.
[Survey of 1,000 men and women] Ranking of celebrities companies would “definitely want to hire” for new-graduate recruitment!
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 採用総研 of 1,000 men and women nationwide asked which celebrities companies would “definitely want to hire” for new-graduate recruitment. Mana Ashida ranked No. 1 with 274 votes, followed by Suzu Hirose in No. 2 with 64 votes and Mio Imada in No. 3 with 51 votes.
[Survey on end-of-life planning] Only 8% have taken steps, while about 40% are a latent group who “want to get started” — barriers to action include “not knowing where to start or how to talk with family” | 介護マーケティング研究所 by 介護ポストセブン
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A survey on end-of-life planning by 介護マーケティング研究所, operated by 株式会社小学館, found that only 8% have taken steps, while 38% are considering it or gathering information, and 71% of them intend to get started in earnest. Barriers to action include a lack of information, with respondents saying they “don’t know where to start,” and a communication barrier, with respondents saying it is “difficult to talk with family.”
Facts
Only 8% have taken steps
Latent interest among about 40% of the overall population
Among 3,375 registered users
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館、介護マーケティング研究所 by 介護ポストセブン、介護ポストセブン、介護のなかま
[AI × plant communication] I’ve been talking to it all this time. Now, it talks back. Students at Nippon Engineering College develop a “plant feelings translation app,” unveiled for the first time at CEATEC 2026!
BASF, Chery and Orient Motion announce the world’s first (asterisk) mass-production electromechanical brake (EMB) brake-by-wire system
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BASF, Chery and Orient Motion announced the world’s first mass-production electromechanical brake (EMB) brake-by-wire system at FAKUMA 2026. It will be installed in Chery’s EXEED EX7, with BASF engineering plastics delivering reduced weight and durability.
株式会社ココロミル to speak at 自費研フェスティバル2026, one of Japan’s largest events for self-pay medical care
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株式会社ココロミル will speak at 自費研フェスティバル2026, to be held at the Gotanda TOC Building on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026. CEO Hiroki Hayashi and Associate Professor Keitaro Seno of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine will discuss medical DX through the “Home Heart Checkup®” and efforts to eliminate sudden cardiac deaths.
アパマンショップ official characters “べあ～君” and “ハニちゃん” get married; wedding ceremony and reception to be held in Ikebukuro on Feb. 2, 2027, with 30 members of the public invited to attend
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APAMAN株式会社 will hold a wedding reception for its official characters “べあ～君” and “ハニちゃん” at “アルマリアン TOKYO” in Ikebukuro on Feb. 2, 2027, and is inviting 30 members of the public to attend.
デジタルガレージ and construction DX company WIREBASE join forces to enter the construction B2B payments market, which has significant latent demand
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株式会社デジタルガレージ and WIREBASE, a construction DX company, have begun jointly rolling out “DGFT Invoice Card Payments” to enter the construction B2B payments market.
Kuroco strengthens security measures further to prepare for cyber threats in the AI era
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株式会社ディバータ announced that it will strengthen security measures for “Kuroco,” its backend platform for headless CMS and membership systems, to prepare for cyber threats in the AI era. Planned offerings, to be rolled out starting Oct. 15, 2026, include AI-powered security checks, an application to Anthropic’s “Cyber Verification Program,” data protection through multiple cloud platforms, and a recovery feature accessible from the admin screen.
株式会社栃木日光アイスバックス announces change in representative director and new management structure
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株式会社栃木日光アイスバックス announced a new management structure, with Eiji Tsuchida becoming representative director effective Nov. 1, 2026, and Sergio Echigo stepping down as chairman of the board.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
For about 20 years since 2006
The 4th regular shareholders’ meeting held on Sept. 29, 2026
[New series] Lasukoi launches “ラス恋ボイス,” an interview series sharing the “new steps” taken by older adults! The first installment features manga artist Mifuru Shiroto (Tamifuru), who left her job to travel around the world in search of a partner
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株式会社ラス恋 has launched “ラス恋ボイス,” an interview series supporting older adults as they take new steps in life. The first installment features an interview with manga artist Mifuru Shiroto (Tamifuru), who left her job to travel around the world in search of a partner.
Facts
91% of middle-aged and older people said they have something they want to take on from now on
Original挑戦したいことの1位は「結婚・パートナーとの新生活」(48.7%)
“Long overseas trips, such as traveling around the world” (12.8%) was also mentioned
After leaving a company where she had worked for more than 10 years
She has attended more than 2,000 group dates
The matching rate within 1 month of registration is 97%
“CIO 50 Awards & Conference Japan 2026” set for Dec. 11 (Friday) at グランドハイアット東京! Registration for the conference opens today
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Foundry (CIO.com Japan) announced that it will hold “CIO 50 Awards & Conference Japan 2026” at グランドハイアット東京 on Dec. 11, 2026, and opened registration for the conference that day. The awards have expanded to 8 categories and 50 recipients, with key figures from デジタル庁, Accenture and Kansai Electric Power among those giving keynote speeches. Co-hosts include Salesforce Japan, New Relic and Braze.