Bicycle Insurance Rankings: October 2026 Edition | Top 4 Most Popular Plans Based on Actual Applications
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株式会社エレメント has announced the top 4 most popular plans on its bicycle insurance comparison site, Bicycle Insurance STATION, based on application numbers for September 2026.
Facts
80,000 pet insurance policies
16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies
11 general insurance companies
11 small-amount, short-term insurance companies
Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen
日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on Oct. 27 about lifecycle DX supporting railway infrastructure for the JR East Group, with Takashi Mutaguchi of JR東日本建築設計 as the speaker.
Facts
Approximately 1,650 stations
8 million m²
Approximately 32 million people
Special rate: ¥18,500
¥37,830 (tax included)
¥32,830 (tax included; simultaneous applications by the same corporation)
11,000 yen (tax included; venue and live stream only; same attendance format)
コインチェック株式会社 has integrated “Coincheck CaaS” into a service provided by NOT A HOTEL DAO株式会社 and begun supporting the cryptocurrency NAC. Coincheck also began handling NAC on its exchange on Oct. 8, 2026.
Facts
No. 1 in Japan for app downloads and active users
NAC trading began on “Coincheck” today, Oct. 8, 2026
Press release dated Dec. 9, 2025
Period: January 2019–December 2025
No. 1 in Japan for app downloads for 7 consecutive years
OriginalNOTA株式会社（旧社名：NOT A HOTEL株式会社）の100%子会社
Companies mentioned：コインチェック株式会社、NOT A HOTEL DAO株式会社、NOTA株式会社、マネックスグループ株式会社、Coincheck Group N.V.
Crime City Prison Strategy RPG Path to Nowhere: “Heart-Pounding Radio Broadcast” Event Begins Oct. 8 (Thursday)! New S-Rank Character Faruru and New A-Rank Character Eivi Arrive! New Music Video “Chocolate of Love” Released, With a Large-Scale Advertisement at Akihabara Station
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AISNO Games will launch the new “Heart-Pounding Radio Broadcast” event on Oct. 8 for its smartphone RPG Path to Nowhere. New S-rank character Faruru and new A-rank character Eivi will arrive, alongside promotions including a new music video and a large-scale advertisement at Akihabara Station.
Facts
Special QUO Card worth ¥2,000
10 winners selected by lottery
20 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：AISNO Games、ZIYI GROUP HK LIMITED
“Ideas Aren’t Created in Meeting Rooms Alone.” Viagate Launches “Concept Fit Map,” Turning New Product Concepts into a “Map of the Market”
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ヴィアゲート株式会社 has launched “Concept Fit Map,” a product concept evaluation method on its insight research platform Emomil. The method covers the entire process, from presenting a product concept to exploring it in depth through AI interviews, as well as tabulation and analysis.
Facts
Original1人500円から
From ¥50,000 for 100 people
Responses can be collected in approximately 1 hour at the earliest
More than 200 companies engaged and evaluated to date
More than 36,000 AI interview responses
Companies mentioned：ヴィアゲート株式会社、ソニー木原研究所、セーフィー株式会社、Forbes JAPAN
Okayama City | Nov. 19 (Thursday) | Free Admission: Company Tour Offers Individual Consultations on Environmental Management and Workplace Health and Safety at Factories and Business Sites; Analysis Laboratory Also Open to Visitors
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株式会社サンキョウ－エンビックス will hold a free company tour at its headquarters in Okayama City on Nov. 19, 2026, where visitors can seek individual consultations on environmental management and workplace health and safety at factories and business sites.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Capacity: approximately 16 people from 8 companies
Running Supports Kochi! A “Furusato Tax Donation Entry” Option Using Jimoppei Will Be Available for the Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027.
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高知県 and 高知信用金庫 will establish a hometown tax donation entry option for the Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 using the local currency Jimoppei. Non-prefectural residents who donate ¥45,000 will receive points to obtain a race entry ticket, helping revitalize the region through sports tourism.
Kansai International Airport to Hold “Sky Day” Festival 2026!
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関西エアポート株式会社 will hold the “Kansai International Airport ‘Sky Day’ Festival 2026” on Oct. 24, 2026. Booths, stage events and special-vehicle viewing will be offered in the station concourse and observation hall to showcase the appeal of aviation and airports.
Facts
2026
Oct. 24
10:00～16:00
24 organizations in total
Companies mentioned：関西エアポート株式会社、(株)エージーピー関西支社、大阪航空局関西空港事務所、大阪税関 関西空港税関支署、NPO法人大阪府海域美化安全協会、関西エアポート(株)、関西エアポートオペレーションサービス(株)、関西空港海上保安航空基地、関西空港警察署、関西空港検疫所、関西航空地方気象台、関西航空少年団/NPO法人 TEAM KIX Aviation、(株)Kグランドサービス、(株)Kスカイ、航空保安大学校、ジェットスター・ジャパン(株)、新関西国際空港(株)、スイスポートジャパン(株)、(株)スターフライヤー、全日本空輸(株)、西日本旅客鉄道(株)、日本航空(株)、Peach Aviation(株)、フェデックス エクスプレス、ベトナム航空
A New “Koshin Discount” Arrives on Relo’s Fueling Card! Save Up to ¥15/L Compared with Regional Average Prices in Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. Tokai Discount Expanded to ¥12/L at Special Discount Locations [Relo Club]
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株式会社リロクラブ will add the “Koshin Discount” for Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures to its Relo Fueling Card lineup in October 2026, offering discounts of up to ¥15/L at special discount locations. It also increased the discount at Tokai Discount special locations from ¥9/L to ¥12/L.
Seishin GLOCAL Enters Capital Alliance with ジャパンパイル株式会社
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誠信GLOCAL株式会社 entered a capital alliance with ジャパンパイル株式会社 on Oct. 8, 2026, with the latter acquiring 10% of the outstanding shares of Seishin GLOCAL. The companies will advance their businesses by strengthening sales in the precast pile sector and jointly developing new construction methods.
Exabase AI Launches Anthropic’s Latest Model, “Claude Sonnet 5.5”
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株式会社Exa Enterprise AI announced that it will offer Anthropic’s latest model, “Claude Sonnet 5.5,” released on Sept. 29, through its corporate generative AI service Exabase AI. Processing speed and cost efficiency have improved over the previous model, “Claude Sonnet 5,” and results showed that its coding performance surpassed the higher-tier “Claude Opus 5.5” on some benchmarks.
Facts
Anthropic’s latest model, “Claude Sonnet 5.5,” released on Sept. 29 (early morning Japan time)
The corporate generative AI service Exabase AI, which achieved market share No. 1 (1)
“Icarus Online” Set to Launch Official Service on Oct. 22!
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株式会社G・O・P has set Oct. 22, 2026, as the launch date for the official service of the PC MMORPG Icarus Online. Following the end of the CBT, pre-registration will open, and a “Pre-Registration Character Creation Event” will be held starting Oct. 16.
Facts
The official service is scheduled to launch on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Positive reactions accounted for more than 40%, the largest share.
Neutral reactions accounted for just over 30%.
Originalネガティブが約4分の1となりました
The game was available in Japan from 2015 to 2022.
Loft, Soup Stock Tokyo and Shippō Mala Tang speakers confirmed! All speakers and talk topics announced for “The Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2”
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株式会社スマレジ has announced all speakers and talk topics for “The Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2,” to be held on Nov. 18, 2026. Business leaders from companies including Loft, Soup Stock Tokyo and Cache-Cache, which operates Shippō Mala Tang, will speak in sessions on store management and understanding customers. Admission is free.
Facts
2026
Nov. 18
5 sessions in total
Participation is free
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマレジ、株式会社ロフト、株式会社スープストックトーキョー、株式会社カシュ・カシュ、トリノ・ガーデン株式会社、株式会社USAGI、株式会社吉野家、株式会社シゲキがほしい、株式会社WAS、株式会社柴田書店、株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社パル、株式会社Clienteling Advisory、株式会社スマイルズ、株式会社 The Chain Museum
Digital Plus selected for the constituent stocks of the “TSE Growth Market 250 Index”
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株式会社デジタルプラス has been selected as a constituent stock of the “TSE Growth Market 250 Index,” calculated by JPX総研. The company expects its annual gross transaction value to reach approximately 32 billion yen in the fiscal year ending September 2026 and aims to reach 100 billion yen in the fiscal year ending September 2028.
Facts
250 stocks in principle
Securities code: 3691
Approximately 2.5 times the previous fiscal year's level
Rapid7 announces “Rapid7 Intelligence,” turning threat data into the power to counter attackers
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On Oct. 2, 2026, Rapid7 announced “Rapid7 Intelligence,” an integrated engine that turns threat data into the power to counter attacks. Drawing on insights from Rapid7 Labs and AI, it shifts the focus from incident response to prevention. Examples included an investigation into the Linux malware ecosystem targeting telecommunications providers.
(Update on the announcement) Takebishi completes the acquisition of 4 subsidiaries of Gennex Group, which operates 7 companies in 4 ASEAN countries
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株式会社たけびし has completed the acquisition of 4 subsidiaries of Gennex Group, which operates 7 companies in 4 ASEAN countries. The remaining 3 companies are scheduled to be integrated in stages following an organizational restructuring. Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 2025 was US$43.1 million.
Facts
US$43.1 million
6,872 million yen
159.45 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社たけびし、Gennex Group、GENNEX SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、ACTON TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.、GENNEX INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.、GENNEX TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.、ACTON TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED、GENNEX SOLUTIONS PHILS. INC.、TSOOMI SYSTEMS PHIL., INCORPORATED
【WORKMAN Fair】Popular event to be held at all stores! New items to prepare for sharp autumn temperature swings arrive all at once! Trending products making waves on social media and new products to brighten the autumn season keep arriving!
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株式会社ワークマン will hold a “WORKMAN Fair” at all 1,111 stores from Oct. 9 to 12, rolling out new products suited to autumn temperature swings as well as items trending on social media.
“4RAP” assets under management exceed 500 billion yen
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株式会社FOLIO, a subsidiary of 株式会社FOLIO, announced that assets under management on its “4RAP” discretionary investment platform exceeded 500 billion yen as of Oct. 7, 2026.
MEET YOUR ART calls for public art proposals for Osaka’s Nakanoshima
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A public art competition is underway for works to be displayed at Nakanoshima Park in Osaka as part of “Christmas Commons,” a Christmas market produced by Avex Creator Agency.
Facts
Production support grant of 500,000 yen
Height: within H4,000 mm
2-ton truck
Mobilize 50,000 people in 2025
Companies mentioned：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
Notice on the scheduled opening of “GYOKKODO / ARTBOX LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka” as the 3rd domestic store of popular Korean variety goods brand ARTBOX
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CRAVIA株式会社 announced that it will open “GYOKKODO / ARTBOX LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka,” the 3rd domestic store of Korean variety goods brand ARTBOX, on October 30, 2026.
トラベルコ announces its “Popular Domestic Travel Destinations Ranking for Fall 2026”! Hokkaido ranks No. 1／Demand in the Kyushu region surges
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トラベルコ, a travel comparison site operated by 株式会社オープンドア, announced its ranking of popular domestic travel destinations for fall 2026. Hokkaido ranked No. 1, while demand in the Kyushu region (including Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka) surged to as much as approximately 2 times the previous year’s level.
Facts
Hokkaido, with its fall foliage season, ranks No. 1
Up to approximately 2 times the previous year’s level
AI searches diversify from “service names” to “video and generative AI” — AI market trends reflected in search trends across 40 countries and regions
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Aun Consulting surveyed Google search trends across 40 countries and regions from July 15 to September 13, 2026, and announced that major AI service names such as “gemini ai,” “google ai” and “claude ai,” along with use-case keywords such as “chat ai” and “ai video,” are widely searched.
Facts
40 countries and regions worldwide
July 15, 2026
Sept. 13, 2026
Companies mentioned：アウンコンサルティング株式会社、Google、OpenAI、Character.AI、Janitor AI、Meta AI
Official site offering encounters with authentic “Made by Japan” products to launch on October 8. “JPBW EXPO 2026,” a beauty and wellness exhibition limited to 60 companies, to be held in Gotanda on November 21
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一般社団法人JAPAN PREMIUM BEAUTY & WELLNESS will launch the official site for “JPBW EXPO 2026,” a beauty and wellness exhibition to be held in Gotanda on November 21, 2026, on October 8. The exhibition has space for a limited 60 exhibitors and will welcome YouTuber Narunee as its main guest.
株式会社シンカ has published a case study on the adoption of its AI communication integration platform “カイクラAIナレッジ” at interior materials wholesaler 株式会社ツカサ. ツカサ had faced challenges with inquiries about its sales management system being handled on an individual-dependent basis; adopting the product has reduced workloads and enabled the company to build internal knowledge.
Facts
22 sales offices, mainly in western Japan
300 employees
99.6% retention rate
Used at more than 3,300 companies and 6,600 locations
“BASE” partners with 倉敷芸術科学大学 to open online shop “SETOUCHI BASE,” bringing Setouchi City pottery that carries on tradition into modern life
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BASE株式会社 partnered with 倉敷芸術科学大学 to open “SETOUCHI BASE,” an online shop selling Sue ware, Bizen ware and Mushima ware, traditional crafts of Setouchi City, on October 8, 2026.
New railway main circuit system combining a “synchronous reluctance motor system” and an “ultra-compact VVVF inverter unit” to be installed in Tōzai Line 05-series trains
Popular Japanese baby and kids brand “petit main” enters mainland China, building on its presence in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and further accelerating growth in the Asian market
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル has begun expanding its baby and kids brand “petit main” into mainland China, opening its No. 1 store at Hangzhou Tower in Hangzhou on October 3, 2026.
Time spent using video streaming apps is trending upward year on year; women aged 60 and older recorded the largest increase among all age and gender groups, at 20.5%
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フラー株式会社 has published a report analyzing video streaming app usage trends by age group from January 2025 to July 2026, based on data from the app market analysis service “App Ape.” Monthly usage time per user in July 2026 rose year on year, with women aged 60 and older recording the largest increase, at 20.5%.
Facts
Up 4.1% from January 2025
Original10代女性（10.0％減）
The figure was highest among people in their 20s, at 20.6%
A selection of exhibitors at art fair “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026” from Japan and abroad
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日本経済新聞社, ユニバーサルアドネットワーク株式会社 and 京都市 have formed the executive committee for “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026,” an art fair to be held at three temples in Kyoto from November 6 to 8, 2026. A total of 33 exhibitors from Japan and abroad will participate, showcasing contemporary and antique art.
Facts
2026
November 6 to 8, 2026
33 exhibitors from Japan and abroad
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞社、ユニバーサルアドネットワーク株式会社、京都市、Conners Conners Gallery、CAVE-AYUMI GALLERY、Kotona Art Direction、Marco Gallery、gallery蓮依、AWASE gallery、CACL Inc.、ATSUHIKO SUEMATSU GALLERY、RED AND BLUE GALLERY、CAVES、Quadrivium Ostium、スプラウト・キュレーション、iwao gallery、AISHO、アルマスギャラリー、GALLERY TOMO、TAKU SOMETANI GALLERY、株式会社ゆうちょ銀行、secca inc.、株式会社Sentio、株式会社K3、マルユウグループ、しょうざんリゾート京都、一般財団法人 今日庵、真宗大谷派(東本願寺)、植彌加藤造園株式会社、graf、株式会社WAlive、株式会社イーストクルー、ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts、ARToVILLA、芸術新潮、⽬の眼、外務省、経済産業省、観光庁、京都府、京都商⼯会議所、公益社団法⼈京都市観光協会
Popular Japanese baby and kids brand petit main expands into mainland China, building on its presence in Taiwan and Hong Kong — further accelerating growth in the Asian market
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル has begun expanding its baby and kids brand petit main into the mainland Chinese market, opening its first store at Hangzhou Tower in Hangzhou on Oct. 3, 2026.
Embracing “failure” positively and taking on the next challenge. “Failure Exhibition” to be held jointly with Ajinomoto in October 2026!
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株式会社丸井グループ and Ajinomoto Co. will jointly hold the “Failure Exhibition” on Oct. 13, 2026. The exhibition event presents failure in a positive light and encourages people to take on new challenges. It will feature stories of failures shared by employees of both companies and talk sessions. nendo is in charge of the creative direction.
Notice of buyer-business meetings at the “Next-Generation Manufacturing Core Technologies Industry Exhibition”
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Notice of buyer-business meetings at the “Next-Generation Manufacturing Core Technologies Industry Exhibition.” 10 major companies will participate and share needs such as parts processing. The application deadline is Oct. 16, 2026.
Registration is now open for Mobility Innovation Week Japan 2026
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一般社団法人モビリティ・イノベーション・アライアンス has announced that it will hold Mobility Innovation Week Japan 2026 in and around Sapporo and Chitose, Hokkaido, from Nov. 9 through 12, 2026, and is accepting registrations.
Bringing comfort to every day for families. MARLMARL unveils the second installment of its “26AW” collection, featuring a limited-edition color of its hugely popular coat and a versatile 2WAY knit
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株式会社Yom has released the second installment of its 2026 fall/winter collection for MARLMARL, its baby gift brand specializing in birth gifts. The lineup includes a limited-edition color of its hugely popular coat and a 2WAY knit with detachable sleeves.
Facts
Price: ¥37,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥15,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Bucket hat: ¥7,700
Neck warmer: ¥8,800
One size fits for 4 years
Can be worn for +2 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yom、MARLMARL、MATO by MARLMARL、Yom Co.,Ltd
LEXSOL COMPANY GROUP shifts from “selling properties” to becoming an “exclusive adviser to owners.” Launches ベルモントファミリーオフィス, a family office service specializing in real estate investment
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合同会社レクソル launched ベルモントファミリーオフィス on Oct. 8, 2026, a family office service that supports real estate owners with wealth building and rental property management as their exclusive adviser.
Facts
Wealth building starting with land and buildings in the ¥50 million range
Oct. 8, 2026
Established: Nov. 24, 2021
Companies mentioned：合同会社レクソル、LEXSOL COMPANY GROUP、BELMONT FAMILY OFFICE、ベルモントファミリーオフィス
“Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 2026” announces first episode of new official show “Sakatsuku TV Additional Time,” to be livestreamed from 20:00 on Thursday, Oct. 15!
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、セガ、Neontetra、FIFPRO、Kリーグ、Major League Soccer、マンチェスター・シティFC、FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン、J.LEAGUE、adidas Japan K.K.、adidas、FIFPro Commercial Enterprises BV、JFA、Apple、Google、Steam
Notice of the “Next-Generation Manufacturing Core Technologies Industry Exhibition,” a manufacturing trade show showcasing technologies shaping the future
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The “Next-Generation Manufacturing Core Technologies Industry Exhibition” will be held at Port Messe Nagoya on Nov. 19 and 20, 2026, and visitor registration is now open.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Friday, the 20th
10：00
17：00
Original16:00まで
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人名古屋産業振興公社、名古屋国際見本市委員会、中日BIZナビ、中日新聞社、あいち銀行、名古屋銀行、STATION Ai
ヤマハ’s music city development initiative partners with Yamagata City to jointly promote citizens’ cultural and artistic activities
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株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン and Yamagata City signed a partnership agreement on Oct. 7, 2026, to create opportunities for citizens to participate in cultural and artistic activities and foster people who will help shape the city’s cultural development.
Every Lab surpasses 100 filed and pending applications for low-voltage grid-connected batteries; limited advance sale of 50 land-included plans
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Every Lab announced that the number of filed and pending applications for low-voltage grid-connected batteries had surpassed 100, and will launch a limited advance sale of 50 land-included plans. It also plans to sell 200 units annually in 2027.
Facts
Filed and pending applications surpass 100
Advance sale limited to 50 units in the first phase
[Car Insurance Rankings] October 2026 Edition: Top 5 Most Popular Plans Based on Actual Applications
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株式会社エレメント announced the top 5 most popular car insurance plans based on application numbers for September 2026 on its car insurance comparison site, “自動車保険STATION.”
Facts
October 2026 edition
16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies
80,000 pet insurance policies
11 general insurance companies
Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen
[株式会社ミライト・ワン] Riku Nagao Wins Fighting Spirit Award (4th Place) at the 48th WorldSkills Competition
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Riku Nagao of 株式会社ミライト・ワン won the Fighting Spirit Award (4th Place) in the “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems” category at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai in 2026. This was the first award at a world competition for Japan and the group, and he earned a standardized score of 715 points.
[アンコールタイガーFC] “A Symbol of Cambodia’s Dreams, Hopes and Courage”—Donates Artificial-Turf Futsal Court to Displacement Camp Near the Border
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Cambodia’s アンコールタイガーFC donated an artificial-turf futsal court, with support from 株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング, for children living in a displacement camp amid border conflict.
[Christmas at 東京ドームホテル] New creation inspired by a traditional French strawberry cake debuts. Reservations for all 5 Christmas cakes, designed as wreaths and trees, open Thursday, November 5, 2026
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東京ドームホテル will begin accepting reservations for all 5 Christmas cakes and main dishes on November 5, 2026. The lineup includes 5 varieties, including the new “Fraisier de Noël” and other limited-edition items, with discounts available for early bookings and combined reservations.
[佐賀玉屋] Memorial exhibition for the late Living National Treasure 万二井上 opens Wednesday, October 14. Showcasing the passing down of skills across three generations, with a limited-time café serving dishes in vessels by the Living National Treasure
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株式会社佐賀玉屋 will hold the “万二井上 Memorial Exhibition” at the event hall on the 7th floor of its South Building from October 14, 2026. Along with works by the late 万二井上 and three generations of his family, the event will also feature “万二井上窯×firando CAFE” and the “金世界 黄金展.”
A collaboration event with the children’s book series “こびとづかん,” titled “こびとさがし＆ごしゅいんめぐり,” will be held at 浜名湖パルパル, operated by 遠鉄観光開発株式会社. To mark the 20th anniversary of the popular series, which has sold more than 3.2 million copies, visitors can search for Kobito characters around the park, collect temple stamps, and buy limited-edition goods and menu items.
Facts
Cumulative circulation: 3.2 million copies
20 years since the publication of the first picture book, “こびとづかん”
Original1コース参加料600円
Originalオリジナル「こびと御朱印帳」（500円
Originalイチゴクレナイ ソフトクリーム 550円
Originalイモダンシャク ジャーマンポテト 780円
こびとづかん name keychain, stick style: 1,050 yen
Heart-shaped: 1,160 yen
Flower-basket style: 1,300 yen
Originalこびとづかん 浜名湖パルパルウッドジオラマ 1,760円
Memory marshmallows: 440 yen
Receive １ raffle ticket for every 1,000 yen (including tax) spent
２ winners will be selected by lottery to receive a signed illustration board by the author and Kobito researcher, なばたとしたか
Weekdays: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,300 yen
Elementary school students: 900 yen
Preschool children (ages 3 to before starting school)/seniors (ages 65 and older): 800 yen
Weekends: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,400 yen
1,000 yen for elementary school students
Preschool children (ages 3 to before starting school)/seniors (ages 65 and older): 900 yen
Support for urgent checks of website attacks: Web attack log analysis tool “Loggol” offered free for 1 month
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Amid a rise in reports of unauthorized access to websites and information leaks, 株式会社ビットフォレスト began offering its Web attack log analysis tool “Loggol” free of charge for 1 month starting October 8.
Announcement: The 14th Chubu Life Guard TEC2026 Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Crisis Management Exhibition, a comprehensive expo to prepare for disasters
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The 14th Chubu Life Guard TEC2026 Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Crisis Management Exhibition will be held at Port Messe Nagoya on November 19 and 20, 2026.
Free online seminar on 2025 corporate hometown tax donation results, featuring Cabinet Office officials, to be held October 20
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株式会社カルティブ will hold a free online seminar on October 20 featuring Cabinet Office officials and others, who will explain corporate hometown tax donation results for fiscal 2025.
Toward the future of infectious disease control and environmental hygiene
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ジェクス株式会社 and エーザイ株式会社 will co-host a symposium to promote research and share knowledge in the environmental hygiene field. Speakers will include Professor Hiroki Futagawa of 広島大学 and Professor Nagatoshi Fujiwara of 帝塚山大学, who will discuss the development of the sustained antimicrobial and antiviral technology “Etak®” and its evaluation in real-world environments.
A new neighborhood social spot for dropping in after work, Snack Suimon, grand opens on October 21, 2026, at nonoich kunitachi, a new facility in front of Kunitachi Station
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株式会社水中 will grand open its second location, Snack Suimon, at nonoich kunitachi, a new facility in front of Kunitachi Station, on October 21, 2026. Designed as a new neighborhood social spot for brief visits in the evening or on the way home from shopping, it will also serve as a demonstration site for FUTURE LENS.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Cover charge ¥1,500
Drinks from ¥800
Value 90-minute set: ¥3,500
(Nonalcoholic: ¥3,000)
12 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社水中、nonoich kunitachi、株式会社日建設計、株式会社Zebras and Company、FUTURE LENS
“HALLOWEEN FAIR 2026” will be held from October 17 to 31, 2026, at ウィング久里浜, operated by Keikyu Department Store. Events will include a stamp rally, body painting, carnival games, a sweets giveaway, LINE coupon distribution, and an autumn flavors fair.
Sanko Estate released its September 2026 report on the Fukuoka City office market. The vacancy rate was nearly unchanged from the previous month at 4.40%, while asking rents edged down to ¥16,335 per tsubo.
“A gentleman’s finest”—GENDY is accepting reservations for “The Premium Bitter Caramel Rum Ball” at its Ginza store starting in October.
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GENDY’s Ginza store began accepting reservations for “The Premium Bitter Caramel Rum Ball” in October. It goes on sale November 1, 2026, priced at ¥5,400 (tax included).
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Mountaineer Ken Noguchi and others support recovery efforts in Ichihara City by setting up a “disaster volunteer tent village”
High school brass bands from the city to perform at “Autumn Festa 2026,” hosted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District Headquarters!
“Monster Hunter Stories” series marks its 10th anniversary! Commemorative artwork featuring a host of characters from the series unveiled!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the “Monster Hunter Stories” series, commemorative artwork featuring characters from across the series and digital wallpapers will be released. A collaboration video between “Monster Hunter Stories 3” and the 大阪府警察官採用センター is also being produced.
[AKARUMI New Feature Release] SEO keyword analysis feature added
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株式会社ipe has added a new SEO keyword analysis feature to its AI search analysis tool AKARUMI, allowing users to check SEO rankings and evaluations on AI Overviews on the same screen.
Facility rendering and official character “Bee-ne-chan” unveiled for HONEY HARMONY GARDEN, exhibiting at GREEN×EXPO 2027! A space for the cycle of food and nature woven by honeybees and fermentation
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株式会社丸兆 has unveiled an exterior rendering of HONEY HARMONY GARDEN, its themed pavilion at GREEN×EXPO 2027, which will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, beginning March 19, 2027, along with its official mascot character, “Bee-ne-chan.”
Cyber music VTuber unit Glitch Echo NEO launches official website.
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The official website for cyber singing unit Glitch Echo NEO, the 3rd project in the Glitch Echo music VTuber brand developed by 株式会社ステラミュージック, has officially launched.
From color matching based on “experience and intuition” to color matching “reproduced with data”
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ビデオジェット・エックスライト株式会社 is expanding the domestic rollout of Autura Ink, its cloud-based ink color-matching software for the printing and packaging industries, and will support the transition as orders for its predecessor, Ink Formulation (IFS), come to an end. The company aims to promote adoption through trade shows and seminars in October 2026.
Professional food supplier A-プライス opens its 2nd store in Shizuoka Prefecture, renaming Komatsuya Gotemba store as A-プライス Gotemba store
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株式会社トーホーキャッシュアンドキャリー, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社トーホー, will rebrand Komatsuya Gotemba store in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, under its flagship brand A-プライス and reopen it as A-プライス Gotemba store on October 22, 2026. This will be the brand’s 2nd store in Shizuoka Prefecture, following its Ryogaecho store.
Facts
Opening of its 2nd store
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Operates 96 stores west of the Kanto region
Expanding sales floor space to 80 tsubo, approximately 1.2 times the previous size
Consolidated sales of ¥259.7 billion (fiscal year ended January 2026)
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Donations and relief contributions are being accepted for damage caused by Typhoon No. 25 and the August Chiba torrential rains
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Ichihara City is accepting relief donations and disaster support contributions through March 31, Reiwa 9, for damage caused by the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains and Typhoon No. 25.
The world’s first SUSHI BUS (a moving conveyor-belt sushi restaurant) begins service in Tokyo this weekend!! Reservations are pouring in from around the world, with repeated sellouts!
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株式会社SUSHI BUS, together with WILLER ACROSS株式会社 and 北日本カコー株式会社, will launch the world’s first SUSHI BUS in Tokyo on October 10, 2026. The 2-story open-top bus features a conveyor-belt sushi lane. Using a tuna-themed vehicle approximately 12 m long, it will offer an all-you-can-eat experience primarily targeting inbound tourists.
Facts
From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Approximately 12 m long
About 4 m tall
During the operating period (approximately 70 minutes)
Approximately 30 kilometers per hour
More than approximately 500 passengers
Original1キレ（1貫分）は12グラム指定
Approximately 160 yen at purchase cost
Original単純原価で1皿（2貫）約360円
20 seats (only 1 vehicle)
42.68 million visitors to Japan annually / inbound visitors in 2025
Asahikawa Design School, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, planned, produced and supported throughout by KESIKI, opens.
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Asahikawa Design School in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, planned and supported throughout by 株式会社KESIKI, opened in September 2026 and began training local talent in design.
Miyakojima Co-Creation Forum 2026 to connect 宮古島市, Okinawa Prefecture, with companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area
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宮古島市, Okinawa Prefecture, will hold Miyakojima Co-Creation Forum 2026 in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on November 19, 2026, aiming to promote the island’s sustainable development and solve its challenges in collaboration with companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
The number of visitors to the island increased approximately 2.8 times
Tourism revenue increased approximately 5.4 times
The number of visitors to the island rose from 430,000
Yusuke Wada and chimame to speak — Offers to hold “Practical Guide: Apps and AI Agents with Cloudflare? The Front Line of Cloudflare Workers” webinar on 11/11
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株式会社overflow will hold a webinar on Cloudflare Workers on November 11, 2026, as part of its webinar series for engineers, Offers DeepDive. Speakers will include Yusuke Wada, creator of Hono, and chimame of Goens株式会社, with Masanori Onishi as moderator. The company has also published Offers AI Harness, a skill set for AI coding agents, on GitHub.
6 products win awards at the WATSONS 2026 Health and Beauty Awards: KAMINOWA VITALIZE SERUM wins Newcomer of the Year (first award); 雪の上GOLD wins Best Seller (first award)
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6 products from 株式会社ステップワールド won awards at the WATSONS 2026 Health and Beauty Awards, hosted by Watsons. KAMINOWA VITALIZE SERUM won Newcomer of the Year, while 雪の上GOLD won Best Seller, both for the first time.
Presentations by each of 33 exhibitors unfold across three temples: A look at some of the works and exhibitions at this year's “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto”
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A look at works and exhibits at the art fair “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto,” held at three Kyoto temples from November 6 to 8, 2026, as well as related ticket information. 33 exhibitors will participate, with a market and special programs also planned.
Facts
33 exhibitors
3 days, from November 6 (Friday) to 8 (Sunday), 2026
Advance tickets: ¥2,500
¥3,000 on the day
6,000 yen
Sales period: August 31 (Monday) to November 5 (Thursday), 2026
30,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサルアドネットワーク株式会社、Conners Conners Gallery、CAVE-AYUMI GALLERY、Kotona Art Direction、Marco Gallery、gallery蓮依、AWASE gallery、CACL Inc.、ATSUHIKO SUEMATSU GALLERY、RED AND BLUE GALLERY、CAVES、スプラウト・キュレーション、iwao gallery、TAKU SOMETANI GALLERY、Quadrivium Ostium、AISHO、アルマスギャラリー、GALLERY TOMO、ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts、しょうざんリゾート京都
“Matsudo City International Cultural Festival” offers a look at the 55-year history of exchanges between ホワイトホース市 in Australia and 松戸市
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To mark the 55th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between 松戸市 in Chiba Prefecture and ホワイトホース市 in Australia, the “Matsudo City International Cultural Festival” will be held at Matsudo Civic Hall on October 17, 2026. The festival will introduce Australian culture through Indigenous dances, didgeridoo performances, and Australian football experiences.
A remarkable achievement for 2 consecutive years! Winner of the Best Exclusive Partner Award (Derma Skin category) at the “Watsons2026 Health and Beauty Awards”
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The Taiwanese subsidiary of 株式会社ステップワールド won the Best Exclusive Partner Award in the Derma Skin category at the “WATSONS 2026 Health and Beauty Awards,” hosted by Asia's largest drugstore chain Watsons, for 2 consecutive years.
【sankara hotel & spa 屋久島】Earns “1 Michelin Key” for 3 consecutive years in the Michelin Guide hotel selection
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『sankara hotel & spa 屋久島』, operated by 平川商事株式会社, earned a “1 Michelin Key” for the 3rd consecutive year in the “Michelin Guide Hotel Selection” announced on September 18, 2026. It also completed renovations to its suite rooms in April 2026 and published a booklet about the “Sankara Fund.”
Facts
“1 Michelin Key”
September 18, 2026
Original宿泊1滞在につき500円の任意の協力金
Number of guest rooms: 29
Companies mentioned：新栄観光株式会社、平川商事株式会社、sankara hotel & spa 屋久島
ギブリー significantly upgrades “Givery AI Monitoring,” expanding governance features to support company-wide generative AI use
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株式会社ギブリー will expand the governance features of “Givery AI Monitoring,” which visualizes generative AI usage and security risks, starting October 8, 2026. It will add 4 features—personal dashboards, department administrator views, individual cost management, and cost alerts—to strengthen company-wide operations.
Facts
Starting Oct. 8, 2026
Expanded 4 features
10% of the target value
50%
80%
Established: April 28, 2009
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギブリー、ギブリー、ChatGPT、Microsoft Copilot、Gemini、MANA Studio
【A new major event in Yao City and Kyūhōji Green Space】Enjoy VTubers × Kansai's finest sake × local gourmet food! “YAOYOROZU FESTIVAL 26” is here!!
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The YAOYOROZU FESTIVAL Executive Committee will hold “YAOYOROZU FESTIVAL 26” for the first time on November 6 and 7, 2026, at the Kyūhōji Green Space athletic stadium in Yao, Osaka Prefecture. The new event brings together VTuber performances, fine sake from Kansai, and local gourmet food.
Rice polishing ratio of 88%, with an initial release of 88 bottles. “律 2025BY,” finished through acoustic aging with just intonation, goes on sale October 8
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株式会社new classic announced that it will release “福霧 律 2025BY,” the premium series of the sake brand “FUKUKRI,” brewed by 福光屋, on October 8, 2026. The product has a rice polishing ratio of 88%, includes an 8% blend of 2024BY, and has undergone acoustic aging with 500 hours of the just-intonation “Canon” played. The initial release is limited to 88 bottles. The price is ¥11,000 (tax included).
More than 90% of care facility directors who believe measures to prevent staff turnover are needed have initiatives they have not been able to implement!
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A survey of care facility directors by “Me:RASIC,” operated by 株式会社コーディアリティケア, found that at least 90% of facilities that consider staff retention measures necessary have initiatives they have not been able to implement. The most common was “increasing staffing levels.” More than half of facilities also said they had not met their hiring targets.
Facts
More than 90% of care facility directors who believe measures to prevent staff turnover are needed