Promoting Iwata’s appeal: Female high school student and professional dancer HIYO named “Shizuoka Iwata PR Ambassador”
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On October 8, Iwata City named HIYO, a professional dancer and high school student from the city, a “Shizuoka Iwata PR Ambassador.” HIYO is a member of D.LEAGUE and has won numerous competitions in Japan and abroad.
WebInsights gets a major upgrade! It now analyzes and assesses multiple factors—not only your own site’s performance, but also AI citations, backlinks and competitor sites—and proposes improvements. It has evolved from an AI-focused SEO tool into a consulting tool for tourism websites.
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株式会社オープントーン has added and released 3 features—“AI Citation Analysis,” “Backlink Analysis” and “Competitor Analysis”—for its tourism website assessment service, “WebInsights.” This enables improvement recommendations that incorporate external evaluations in addition to assessments of a site’s own performance.
Facts
3 features: “AI Citation Analysis,” “Backlink Analysis” and “Competitor Analysis”
A campaign offering free access to all features for 7 days from the date of application
【Saga City】Connecting communities through local transportation across 3 municipalities: the “Emi Line” launches
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The 3 municipalities of Saga City, Kanzaki City and Miyaki Town partnered to launch joint operations of the “Emi Line” on October 1, with 有限会社ジョイックス交通 as the operator, following the end of Nishitetsu Bus Saga services.
【Hakone・Ichinoyu】Fire safety management strengthened at “Tonosawa Ichinoyu Honkan,” a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Rules for using mobile batteries inside the building revised
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株式会社一の湯, whose group facilities include the nationally registered tangible cultural property Tounosawa Ichinoyu Honkan, revised its rules on the use of mobile batteries at its facilities from mid-September 2026 in response to the increase in lithium-ion battery fires. It advised guests to refrain from using them and began lending them out at the front desk.
Facts
From mid-September 2026
From 982 cases in 2024
The number rose to 1,297 in 2025
There were 482 fires caused by mobile batteries
Up from 290 the previous year
There were 382 fires related to lithium-ion batteries in 2025
174 occurred while the batteries were charging
143 occurred while they were on standby and not charging
Fires while batteries were on standby also accounted for about 37% of the total
[株式会社CIO] Announces the 3rd wave of products included in the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon! Popular CIO silicone cables and more available at special prices!
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株式会社CIO is taking part in the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon, offering gadgets such as its silicone cable series, heated eye masks, and WEARHACK2 at special prices.
Facts
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) 00:00–October 15 (Thursday) 23:59
October 16, 2026 (Friday) 00:00–October 19 (Monday) 23:59
Weighs just “100 g”
Sale price: 4,280 yen (tax included)
22% off
Achieves a lightweight design of about 90 g
Rapid heating warms up in about 10 seconds
Temperature can be adjusted in 1°C increments from 35 to 55°C
[株式会社CIO] Announces CIO Mate products included in the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon! Popular gadgets up to 47% off!
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株式会社CIO announced that it will offer eligible products from the CIO Mate brand, including mobile batteries, chargers, cables, and power strips, at sale prices up to 47% off during the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon.
Facts
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) 00:00–October 15 (Thursday) 23:59
October 16, 2026 (Friday) 00:00–October 19 (Monday) 23:59
[Toyota National College of Technology] Naming rights unveiling ceremony held for “Tokyo Waterworks Seseragi”
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豊田工業高等専門学校 held a naming rights commemorative unveiling ceremony for “Tokyo Waterworks Seseragi” on September 16, Reiwa 8, and signed a partnership agreement with 東京水道株式会社.
Last year’s number of applicants: 3,074! Sponsoring and exhibiting at the “Sumitomo Realty & Development Venture Summit 2026,” which continues to grow each year | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP announced that it will sponsor and exhibit at the “Sumitomo Realty & Development Venture Summit 2026,” organized by 住友不動産株式会社. The event received 3,074 applications last year.
New ripstop jackets from “Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack” and “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED”!
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株式会社バンダイ will begin taking preorders on “プレミアムバンダイ” on October 9, 2026, and will sell a total of 4 ripstop jacket designs themed around “Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack” and “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” at STRICT-G stores from October 17 of the same year.
Limited-edition capsule toys from “Ace of Diamond actⅡ”! “Acrylic Bar Keychains” launch exclusively at our “かぷえぼ” from Wednesday, October 14
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will launch acrylic bar keychains based on the TV anime “Ace of Diamond actⅡ” at “かぷえぼ” from October 14 and will also run a social media campaign.
Written by Hayashi Kibor, illustrated by eto: “Please Come Sit by the Fireplace,” a quiet, gentle winter story warmed by the flames of a fireplace, goes on sale October 15
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世界文化社 will release the picture book “Please Come Sit by the Fireplace,” written by Hayashi Kibor and illustrated by eto, on October 15, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, October 15
For 100 years
1,760 yen (tax included)
24 pages
Companies mentioned：世界文化社、株式会社世界文化ワンダーグループ、株式会社世界文化ホールディングス、小さい書房、光村教育図書、童心社、佼成出版社、偕成社、kirakira EDIZIONI、The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf、IBBY ITALIA
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] SCHIAPARELLI（スキャパレリ）, the historic haute couture maison founded in Paris, comes to Osaka. Salon boutique opens Saturday, October 17
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French haute couture house “SCHIAPARELLI（スキャパレリ）” will open a salon boutique on the 6th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 on October 17, 2026.
【大磯プリンスホテル】Christmas Cakes 2026 Featuring Santa, Reindeer and Seasonal Strawberries (4 varieties) Now on Sale
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大磯プリンスホテル will begin taking reservations for 4 types of Christmas cakes for the 2026 holiday season on October 16, including the Santa- and reindeer-themed “Christmas Assortment” and cakes made with “Amaou” strawberries.
【ホテル日航姫路】Hotel Event “Tuna! Maguro! Fish! New Year’s Eve & New Year Family Buffet” to Run from December 31
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ホテル日航姫路 will host the “Tuna! Maguro! Fish! New Year’s Eve & New Year Family Buffet” on New Year’s Eve 2026 and in early 2027. The event will feature a tuna-cutting show and a variety of dishes, with reservations opening on October 14.
Announcement: “Ameba Management Academic Society 9th Symposium”
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The Ameba Management Academic Society, whose secretariat is run by 京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社（KCCS）, will hold its 9th Symposium in a hybrid format on December 13, 2026. The theme is “Ameba Management and Business Succession.”
A “Korean-inspired” look in Mino ware. miBRAND launches new products incorporating Korean trends for advance sale through its online shop
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miBRAND, the lifestyle brand of 株式会社見谷陶器, has launched CAT NAP, a new Mino ware product incorporating Korean trends, for advance sale through its online shop.
ORICO announces a 7-port USB 3.0 hub—with ultra-fast transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, a 5V 3A Type-C power port for a stable connection, an aluminum alloy body and pocket-sized portability
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ORICO has announced a 7-port USB 3.0 hub with transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps and a 5V 3A Type-C power port. Its compact design features an aluminum alloy body, and a limited-time campaign is currently underway on Amazon.
The islands of Tahiti win the “Oceania’s Best Diving Destination” award at the ワールド・トラベル・アワード 2026 for the 8th consecutive year
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タヒチ観光局 announced that the islands of Tahiti had won the “Oceania’s Best Diving Destination” award at the ワールド・トラベル・アワード 2026 for the 8th consecutive year.
【Reservations Open】What Criteria Do Companies Use to Choose Design? Book “Chosen Design” to Be Released October 22
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A book titled “Chosen Design” by Masajiro Okuno, representative of brand consulting firm POROROCA, will be published by ビー・エヌ・エヌ on October 22, 2026, and is now available for preorder. It explains design evaluation criteria using 6 perspectives known as “BDQ®.”
Inspired by William Morris, 130 years after his death. Made-to-order curtains in “Morris-style jacquard lace” featuring birds and flowers to go on sale October 9
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サンレジャン株式会社 will release FR Birds L, made-to-order curtains in “Morris-style jacquard lace” featuring birds and flowers, on October 9, 2026, marking 130 years since William Morris’s death. Related items will also be 20% off during a sale starting October 15.
Mie Takatora Baseball Club to change team name to “日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ” following business succession
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー will take over the business of the adult men’s team from 特定非営利活動法人三重高虎ベースボールクラブ and change the team’s name to “日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ” starting in February 2027.
GINZA innit Special Exhibition | Cushion Cover Exhibition by Hanna Werning x Bob Foundation
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A cushion cover exhibition by designer Hanna Werning and creative group Bob Foundation will be held at GINZA innit, operated by 杉田エース株式会社, from October 30 to November 8, 2026. A workshop will also take place on the final day.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
Nov. 8
3,800 yen
30 people
Companies mentioned：杉田エース株式会社、GINZA innit、Bob Foundation、DAILY BOB
【Participation Confirmed】Members-only parfait bar Remake easy to appear at “Aichi Go Too! Sports Fes.”, serving parfaits made with sake lees from the sake 醸し人九平次. A pastry chef experience for children will also be held
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Remake easy株式会社, operator of the members-only parfait bar “Remake easy,” will participate in “Aichi Go Too! Sports Fes.”, to be held at ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルス on October 10 and 11, 2026, and serve parfaits made with sake lees from the sake 醸し人九平次.
antiqua’s first original dog food, “WANTABLE,” is here! A complete nutritional food made with domestically produced venison, set for advance sale at ABCペットパーク from 10/10!
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株式会社antiqua has developed “WANTABLE,” an original dog food made with domestically produced venison, in collaboration with 株式会社ルイトモ. Advance sales will begin at ABCペットパーク on October 10, with online preorders also opening.
Reduce hot-melt adhesive use by up to 60%. Robatech’s electric application head “Volta”
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Robatech Japan is presenting “Volta,” an electric application head that can reduce hot-melt adhesive use by up to 60%. It addresses rising adhesive prices and supply shortages, supporting cost savings and stable production while maintaining bond strength.
Hanshin Tigers seek their 3rd Japan championship, 3 years after their last! Games 2, 3 and 6 of the “JERA Climax Series Central League Final Stage” to be broadcast live on GAORA SPORTS!
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GAORA SPORTS announced that it will broadcast Games 2, 3 and 6 of the “JERA Climax Series Central League Final Stage,” in which the Hanshin Tigers will compete for a place in the Japan Series.
Facts
The 9th player in pro baseball history (13th time)
“I’ve been wanting something like this!” The “Large-Capacity Bookshelf for Manga Fans LIGHT” surpasses 1.6 million YouTube Shorts views!
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The YouTube Shorts video for “Large-Capacity Bookshelf for Manga Fans LIGHT,” a bookshelf sold on the furniture e-commerce site “クオリアル,” operated by 萩原株式会社, has surpassed 1.6 million views.
Facts
Surpasses 1.6 million views
Surpasses 1.35 million views
Stores up to approximately 800 books, the most in the series
That’s about 2 times the capacity of a typical bookshelf
The much-anticipated “Horror Art Candle Scooping” returns this year to “Vibuharo,” 横浜ビブレ’s Halloween event! A craft experience event featuring mysteriously adorned roses and butterflies, produced by horror producer 夜住アンナ
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株式会社BAKERU will hold a “Horror Art Candle Scooping” event produced by horror producer 夜住アンナ as part of the Halloween event “Vibuharo,” taking place at 横浜ビブレ on October 24 and 25, 2026.
The future of school refusal support, explored by junior high school students and their teachers. NPO法人ここ to hold “Collaboration Between Schools and Free Schools” on October 10
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特定非営利活動法人ここ will hold “Collaboration Between Schools and Free Schools: The Current State and Future of Support for School Refusal” on October 10, 2026. Junior high school students and teachers will speak about the current state of support for school refusal and challenges in collaboration.
A fresh take on exploring the beauty of Mt. Fuji through equations: “The Beauty of Fuji Expressed in Equations” goes on sale October 9
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フローラル出版 will release “The Beauty of Fuji Expressed in Equations,” written by 杜野静山, on October 9, 2026. The book examines the beauty of Mt. Fuji from a mathematical perspective, as encountered by the author after retiring at age 72.
To mark November 11 (Wednesday), “Caregiving Day,” あかり保証 will hold its first-ever “あかり保証 Forum” in Tokyo; registration opens today
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株式会社あかり保証 will hold its first-ever “あかり保証 Forum” at P.O. Minami-Aoyama Hall in Tokyo on November 11, 2026, to mark “Caregiving Day,” and has opened registration.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
The number of working family caregivers has reached 3.18 million
Economic losses are said to amount to approximately ¥9.2 trillion
MYHONEY’s “raw honey” featured in collaboration menu and limited wine event for the Kanji Maeda exhibition!
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株式会社MY HONEY announced that its “raw honey” has been selected for a collaboration menu and as a pairing ingredient for a limited wine-tasting event associated with the Kanji Maeda exhibition at the Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art.
“Miwa” in Osaka’s Kitashinchi launches “A Seasonal Tour of Naniwa,” an autumn-winter tempura menu featuring “Naniwa traditional vegetables” fried in season, starting October 13
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Tempura and Soba 三輪 will launch its autumn-winter seasonal offering, “A Seasonal Tour of Naniwa,” featuring “Naniwa traditional vegetables” certified by Osaka Prefecture, as part of its dinner course starting October 13, 2026. Ingredients include Kadoma lotus root, Namba green onions, Tennoji turnips, and Suita kuwai. Lunch and dinner pricing is also provided.
[CEATEC 2026] A palm-sized laser projector becomes a 3D sensor. Asahara Giken, building the “eyes” of physical AI, to demonstrate a working unit at the QD Laser booth (8H122)
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株式会社浅原技研 will demonstrate a working palm-sized 3D sensor at the QD Laser booth at CEATEC 2026, using QD Laser’s LSP module and Ultimems’ MEMS technology.
Facts
Weighs approximately 35 g
Field of view: 46.0 × 44.0 mm
XY resolution: 0.046 mm/pixel
Z range: 2.5 mm
Z accuracy: 0.02 mm
Booth number: 8H122
Companies mentioned：株式会社浅原技研、株式会社QDレーザ、Ultimems, Inc.
ショコラウィメンズクリニック launches official YouTube channel to share information about birth control pills
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ショコラウィメンズクリニック, operated by 医療法人社団CACAO, has launched an official YouTube channel sharing information on how to take low-dose and emergency contraceptive pills, precautions, and key points about online consultations.
After 4 years in Tokyo, 25-year-old IT company executive returns to hometown Kobe to launch a business. Opens “Eden Kobe,” an event bar near Sannomiya where anyone can be a one-day manager for free
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株式会社モウゴウ has opened “Eden Kobe,” an event bar near JR Sannomiya Station where anyone can be a one-day manager for free, after 25-year-old IT company executive 鳳汰山口 returned to his hometown of Kobe to start a business.
Facts
4 minutes’ walk from the station
Moved to Tokyo in 2022
Became CMO at age 23
40% of sales goes to the one-day manager as compensation
Junko Sakurai, the world’s official successor to Pilates, leads the “largest class” and “longest workshop” at a conference in Guangzhou, China
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Junko Sakurai, head of Pilates Method Japan, appeared for the 2nd consecutive year at the 4th Greater Bay Area Pilates Conference in Guangzhou, China, leading the largest-scale mat class for 300 people and the longest workshop, lasting 130 minutes.
Gen Z’s real views on work: More than 60% of student participants chose “challenge” over “stability”!
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ハタコンサルタント株式会社 partnered with アイセック’s Nanzan University committee to hold an event for Gen Z students at 南山大学. It released survey results on their work values, including that more than 60% of participants preferred “challenge” over “stability.”
For small and midsize businesses where “sales grow, but nothing is left over” — HELLO base representative to speak at a seminar hosted by Omaezaki City
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Kazufumi Watanabe, representative of 株式会社HELLO base, will speak as an instructor at a management seminar hosted by Omaezaki City, explaining systems that help small and midsize businesses retain profits and the importance of financial education.
Facts
Original欠損法人（所得が赤字または0の法人）の割合は61.0％にのぼります
The seminar will be held on October 15, 2026 (Thursday), 18:00–19:30
Approximately 300 lectures and training sessions annually
“Just 7” things profitable companies do
If you improve unit prices, variable costs, fixed costs, and other factors by 1%
After supporting approximately 50 companies at a management consulting firm
株式会社フォーシーズHD will join as an official sponsor of “National Seitai Championship 2026,” to be held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in December 2026, and will exhibit its DENBA product booth and hold a discussion with the event’s founder.
[Event report] Approximately 550 people join the 10th Hiratsuka Bar-Hopping Event near Hiratsuka Station’s south exit, visiting 19 restaurants
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The 10th Hiratsuka Bar-Hopping Event, sponsored exclusively by 株式会社マッケンジーハウス, was held on October 7, 2026. Approximately 550 people took part, visiting 19 restaurants.
セゾンテクノロジー sponsors the 15th NIPPON IT Charity Ekiden as a special bib sponsor
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株式会社セゾンテクノロジー will sponsor the 15th NIPPON IT Charity Ekiden, to be held in Odaiba on November 15, 2026, as a special bib sponsor. 11 teams comprising 55 employees and officers recruited internally will take part.
Facts
15th
November 15, 2026
11 teams
55 people
3 km
15 km
2010
Companies mentioned：株式会社セゾンテクノロジー、セゾンテクノロジー、NIPPON IT チャリティ駅伝 実行委員会、FDA、Future Dream Achievement
Bringing “Golden Bear = cute” to the next generation: KUMAKAWA MARKET launches lifestyle products designed to fit into everyday life
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Golden Bear, a casual wear brand operated by 株式会社コスギ, has reimagined its brand icon, the “golden bear,” as a character and will launch KUMAKAWA MARKET, a range of lifestyle products for the next generation, on October 9, 2026.
[株式会社デイトナ] Essential for customizing LED turn signals! A 10-pin version of the “LED-Compatible Turn Signal Relay” is now available for HONDA ESS vehicles introduced from 2024 onward
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株式会社デイトナ has released a 10-pin version of its “LED-Compatible Turn Signal Relay,” compatible with HONDA vehicles introduced from 2024 onward.
株式会社デイトナ and 東洋スチール株式会社 have released the TOYO STEEL collaboration tool BOX. Based on the Y-350 model, a mountain-shaped toolbox that won the Good Design Award, it has a suggested retail price of 5,940 yen, including tax.
【Idol VTuber you can meet in person】Quinte takes on its first joint live event with 5 members! Performing in the evening show of BirdLimeTrap vol.012 DAY1 on 10/11 (Sun.); new merchandise also available!
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Quinte, a VTuber group run by 株式会社Blackbox, will perform in the evening show of the live event BirdLimeTrap vol.012 DAY1 on October 11, 2026, and sell new merchandise.
Reducing water system renewal costs in depopulated settlements and remote islands. サステナブルホールディングス announces a “compact infrastructure” partnership model for local governments using atmospheric water generation technology
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has begun offering a decentralized infrastructure model combining renewable energy with AirElixir atmospheric water generators for local governments, including those in depopulated settlements and remote islands.
Headbands: 2026 winter new styles to roll out in earnest from October 10. Yiwu miscellaneous goods, Mantianxia, custom name printing, corporate promotional goods and commemorative items; now seeking new business partners among wholesalers, distributors and retailers
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義烏優豊株式会社 is rolling out its new 2026 winter headband collection in earnest from October 10 and is seeking new business partners among wholesalers, distributors and retailers.
Get 9,900 yen worth of yakisoba free?! The “Mega-Sized Yakisoba Challenge,” weighing over 4kg, is on!
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マルシェ株式会社 will hold the Mega-Sized Yakisoba Challenge at 2 locations, 尼崎焼そばセンター and 尼崎やきそば本舗船場店, from October 10 through December 25, 2026. Participants who finish 10 servings of pork yakisoba, weighing approximately 4kg in total, and 10 fried eggs within 20 minutes will have the 9,900-yen bill waived.
【武蔵野大学】Postgraduate education program for pharmacy graduates, “Appropriate Medication Use in Older Adults: Comprehensive Medication Reviews and Polypharmacy Countermeasures,” to be held on October 29 (Thu.)
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武蔵野大学薬学部 will hold an online postgraduate education program on appropriate medication use among older adults and measures to address polypharmacy on October 29. The lecturer will be Fumihiro Mizokami of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Relic Publishing’s “Deep Tech Management for Large Companies” takes 1st place in 3 Amazon categories
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“Deep Tech Management for Large Companies,” published by 株式会社Relic’s publishing label Relic Publishing, took 1st place in 3 Amazon ranking categories: management, industry research, and reference books and white papers.
Facts
Took 1st place in 3 categories
On sale Oct. 1, 2026
Can explain approximately 60%
Price: 2,900 yen (before tax)
More than 300 technology management and business development support engagements
Original売上高100億円を突破
Business development with more than 5,000 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社Relic、Relic Publishing、パナソニック株式会社、Y2 Incubate合同会社、一般社団法人ディープテック・スタートアップ・サポーターズ協会、株式会社SenQ AI、国立大学法人 東京農工大学、大阪工業大学、立教大学、グロービス経営大学院大学、立命館大学大学院、IEEE、電気学会、産業技術総合研究所、International Foundation for Production Research、株式会社デジタルインファクト
株式会社モスフードサービス has launched a special website encouraging people to rest their eyes during mealtimes in recognition of “Eye Care Day” on October 10. It also highlights initiatives such as research and development of vision screening devices for infants and young children to improve the detection rate of amblyopia, as well as support for guide dog training.
Facts
Established by the Central Association for the Welfare of the Blind in 1947
Donation boxes called “Ai no Mosu Box” have been installed at stores since 1979
Since April 2025, ... research and development has begun
55 pairs have been formed to date
Currently available at approximately 400 stores nationwide
めちゃコミック launches “Up to 4x Bonus Points Campaign” for its money-saving monthly plans starting October 9!
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株式会社めちゃコミック will launch a campaign on its digital comics service めちゃコミック starting October 9, 2026, awarding up to 4 times the bonus points to new users who sign up for eligible monthly plans on the web version.
【Free admission】A must-see for anyone considering relocation! The annual joint relocation consultation fair for Shikoku’s 4 prefectures, “Shikoku Living Fair 2026,” will be held in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on 10/18 (Sun.)
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The 4 prefectures of Shikoku—徳島県, 香川県, 愛媛県 and 高知県—will jointly hold the relocation consultation event “Shikoku Living Fair 2026” on October 18, 2026, at 東京交通会館 in Yurakucho, Tokyo. 35 municipalities and organizations will participate, offering programs including individual consultations, seminars and a raffle.
『PEANUTS』 × “MLB”: a dream collaboration! A limited apparel collection inspired by SUBWAY SERIES™, the fierce rivalry in New York, is coming.
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー will launch a limited apparel and accessories collection featuring MLB’s New York Yankees and New York Mets on October 13, 2026, as the second installment of the “PEANUTS in NYC” promotion currently running at PLAZA.
Facts
October 13, 2026 (Tue)
80%
20%
1950
75th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー、PLAZA、MLB、New York Yankees、New York Mets、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、Apple TV、株式会社グレイス、PEANUTS WORLD WIDE LLC.
A hugely popular sing-along play song that gets you singing, chiming in and smiling becomes a picture book! “つのつのつーの” goes on sale October 15
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世界文化社 will release “つのつのつーの,” a picture-book adaptation of the hugely popular play song “つのつのつーの,” on October 15. It has received more than 8 million views on YouTube.
As minimum wages rise this fall, household-help matching service “タスカジ” surveys how housekeepers set their rates: How has “setting your own rates” affected income and attitudes?
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株式会社タスカジ announced the results of a follow-up survey on its self-set hourly wage system, introduced in April 2026 through its household-help matching service “タスカジ.” Of the 34 people who raised their hourly rates, half increased their monthly take-home income, while the client attrition rate was just 3.7%.
Facts
Responses were received from 67 people
Of the 34 people who raised their hourly rates
Half, or 17 people, said their monthly take-home income had “increased”
Of the 12 people who notified regular clients of their rate increase
11 said that almost all of their clients continued using their services
Take-home hourly pay of up to 3,000 yen
50.7% said they had “raised” their rates
This suggests that rate increases directly lead to higher income... This share rose to 50.0%
Among all respondents, 49.3% gave a score of 4 or higher for “increased motivation and sense of fulfillment at work”
Client attrition among タスカジ workers who actually raised their rates was just 3.7%
Parking-sharing service “特P” marks its 9th anniversary and surpasses 2 million members! “特P Day Giveaway Campaign” celebrates 9 years of support
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株式会社アース・カー’s parking-sharing service “特P” marked its 9th anniversary on October 9, 2026, and surpassed 2 million cumulative members. To celebrate, it will run the “特P Day Giveaway Campaign” and is planning a revamp of the monthly plan for “特P Monthly” ahead of its 10th anniversary in 2027.
Being reserved doesn’t mean you lose out because of your personality. A new book, “控えめな人の人生逆転戦略,” goes on sale 10/9, presenting a systematic approach based on choice theory psychology from an expert with more than 35 years of experience as a “chicken-hearted” person!
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フォレスト出版 will release “控えめな人の人生逆転戦略,” written by 神成修太郎, on October 9, 2026. Drawing on choice theory psychology, the book explains strategies for using a shy or timid personality as a strength rather than a weakness.
[Obuse Hokusai Museum] Hokusai’s whirlpool that captivated 150,000 people! “EXPOSITION HOKUSAI in Nantes, France: Homecoming Exhibition of Hokusai’s Masterpieces from Obuse” runs from October 24 (Sat.) to January 17 (Sun.)
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一般財団法人北斎館 will hold a homecoming exhibition of “EXPOSITION HOKUSAI,” which drew approximately 150,000 visitors in Nantes, France, starting October 24, 2026. The exhibition will showcase approximately 160 masterpieces from the museum’s collection, with related events also planned.
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Approximately 150,000 people
Approximately 160 items
Adults: 1,200 yen
High school and university students: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
“Tourist Information Center” and food and drink space “eki-IKOTE” grand-open at the west exit of Tokamachi Station on 10/10 (Sat.)! A new gateway to Tokamachi City where visitors can experience “Snow Rich,” the bounty of heavy snowfall
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Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, will reopen the Tokamachi City General Tourist Information Center at the west exit of Tokamachi Station on October 10, 2026, adding a new food and drink space, “eki-IKOTE.” Serving as a new gateway that showcases the culture and culinary appeal of heavy snowfall, the site will give away baked sweets to the first 350 visitors to mark the opening.
“Claude Haiku 5.5” became available on October 8, 2026
Announced by Anthropic社 on October 7, 2026
16.8 yen per 1 million tokens for input and 84 yen for output (before tax)
Compared with our “Claude Haiku 4.5” pricing, rates are approximately 91% lower for both input and output
Costs are approximately 75% lower on average than with the previous-generation “Claude Haiku 4.5”
The context window (the amount of information an AI model can process at once) is 1 million tokens
Requests with more than 100,000 input tokens are charged at 5 times the unit price for both input and output compared with requests of 100,000 tokens or fewer for each
The median response time was 11.2 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for Claude Haiku 4.5.
Original1回答あたりの出力料金は約4分の1となりました
Measurements were taken using the same 40 questions.
As a qualified invoice issuer (registration number T5010001015990), our company will issue qualified invoices.
東京工科大学 will hold the 8th Sustainable Engineering Research Meeting at its Hachioji Campus on November 7, 2026, featuring a special lecture marking the university's 40th anniversary.
Synology to hold annual flagship event Solution Day 2026 on 11/13 (Fri)
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Synology Japan株式会社 will hold its annual flagship event, Synology Solution Day 2026, at Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba on November 13. The event will showcase solutions for data management and security challenges in the AI era, and will also feature talk sessions on animation production and surveillance system implementation case studies.
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14:00～18:30
Original13:00開場
3 people will win a set of Synology's most popular products.
愛知県豊橋市 will introduce a new system on October 1, 2026, allowing city employees who are volunteer firefighters to respond directly from city hall to disaster sites in fire engines. The first initiative of its kind in the prefecture, it aims to strengthen disaster response capabilities and secure volunteer firefighters.
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October 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Of the 39 city employees who are volunteer firefighters
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE surpasses 1 million copies, the fastest in the series!
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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 announced that ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, released on October 2, 2026, has surpassed cumulative shipments of 1 million copies, the fastest in the series. The company's subsidiaries Bandai Namco Studios and Bandai Namco Aces were involved in developing the game, which features vast skies and photorealistic depictions of fighter jets. Cumulative shipments of the Ace Combat series exceed 2,200万 copies.
VTI Japan and NEC sign partnership statement for the medical and healthcare IT sector
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VTI Japan and NEC signed a partnership statement in Tokyo on October 2, 2026, at the Japan-Vietnam Digital Technology Forum 2026, confirming the direction of their collaboration in the medical and healthcare IT sector.
Toy Camera Pieni III, an ultra-compact toy digital camera with a classic camera-inspired design that shoots both photos and videos
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株式会社ケンコー・トキナー will begin selling the Toy Camera Pieni III, an ultra-compact toy digital camera capable of taking photos and videos with audio, on October 9, 2026.
[Grand opening Saturday, October 10!] Beloved Sumibi Yakitori Ten-chan Tokyo Horikiri Shobuen, known for “Shall we go to Ten-chan today?”, opens as its eagerly awaited 2nd location!
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The 2nd location of Sumibi Yakitori Ten-chan, Sumibi Yakitori Ten-chan Tokyo Horikiri Shobuen, operated by 株式会社テンポスホールディングス, will grand-open in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Opening on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
A 1-minute walk from Keisei Horikiri-shobuen Station
Notice of publication of the CASIO Integrated Report 2026
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カシオ計算機 published and released the CASIO Integrated Report 2026 on October 9. Based on its new medium-term management plan, the report covers growth strategies for its watch and education businesses, as well as governance disclosures.
早稲田システム開発株式会社's Pocket Curator museum exhibition guide app was introduced at 大妻女子大学博物館 and began operation on September 28, Reiwa 8. It provides audio guides created in collaboration with student clubs and is offered as an additional feature of the existing I.B.MUSEUM SaaS at no extra cost.
Taking on disparities in children's opportunities with partners | Nessu publishes Impact Report 2026
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ネッスー株式会社 published Impact Report 2026, summarizing its business activities and social impact for FY2025 (June 2025 to May 2026). Issued under a new vision and mission established in June 2026, as the company marked its 4th anniversary, the report has been expanded to 56 pages.
Free all-you-can-stuff vegetable event to be held on October 10! Local magazine Otonari marks its 6th anniversary
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アドブレーン九州株式会社 will hold a free all-you-can-stuff vegetable event at 3 commercial facilities in Fukuoka Prefecture on October 10, 2026, to mark the 6th anniversary of local magazine Otonari. Participants must bring the magazine and follow its Instagram account.
「Kaonavi Partner Awards 2026」 Held: Partner Business Evolves from “Connecting” to “Co-Creation”
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株式会社カオナビ held the 「Kaonavi Partner Awards 2026」 as part of its partner program for the talent management system 「Kaonavi」, honoring 7 companies and 6 individuals.
[Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration] Kumagaya Recreated in Fortnite! UEFN Course to Develop the Next Generation of Creators Opens
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Commissioned by Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, 株式会社モンドリアン created 3D models of Kumagaya City Hall and the area around Chuo Park for Fortnite UEFN. Using these models as teaching materials, it will open a game creator course for local high school students at アルスコンピュータ専門学校 starting November 7, 2026.
公益財団法人アパ日本再興財団 Announces Winners of the 第十九回 「True Modern and Contemporary Historical Perspective」 Essay Contest; Chiaki Sanbayashi Wins the Grand Seiji Fuji Award! Announces Nominated Works for the 第九回 APA Japan Revival Grand Prize
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公益財団法人アパ日本再興財団 announced 13 winners of the 第十九回 「True Modern and Contemporary Historical Perspective」 Essay Contest and 4 nominated works for the 第九回 APA Japan Revival Grand Prize. Chiaki Sanbayashi received the Grand Seiji Fuji Award (5 million yen), and the award ceremony is scheduled to take place at Meiji Kinenkan on December 8, 2026.
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Prize: 5 million yen
Prize: 500,000 yen
Prize: 200,000 yen
13 award winners
4 nominated works for the APA Japan Revival Grand Prize
[Chiyoda] “What if the time spent tying your shoelaces could be zero?” New FILA “Spat Shoes” Slip On Easily While Standing, Without Using Your Hands! All 3 Vertical Short Dramas Featuring Hinano Segawa Now Available
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株式会社チヨダ will launch FILA’s Chiyoda-exclusive 「Spat Shoes」 at select Shoe Plaza and SPC stores and through its official online shop. It will promote the shoes, which can be put on without using your hands, with a campaign featuring model Hinano Segawa and 3 vertical short dramas.
A new book edited by Professor Akihiro Machida of 神田外語大学, 「An Invitation to the History of the Bakumatsu and Meiji Restoration: Figures of the Pro-Shogunate Faction」, will be published by 山川出版社 on October 20, 2026.
Facts
To be published by 山川出版社 on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Explore Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Sake Breweries and Collect Original “Goshuin”! Ichikon Manpuku 「Yamaguchi Sake Brewery Tour」—Goshuin Collection—Event
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一般社団法人山口県観光連盟 will hold the 「Ichikon Manpuku: Yamaguchi Sake Brewery Tour—Goshuin Collection」 from October 1 to December 31. The campaign covers 26 breweries and 42 brands in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture. Participants can collect 「Goshuin」 stamps and stickers by purchasing sake and enter a prize drawing. Five day-trip bus tour options hosted by 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス are also available.
Facts
For 100 people selected by lottery
26 breweries in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture
All 42 brands
With each purchase of 1 bottle of sake costing at least 1,000 yen
Popular Event That Drew 52,000 Visitors Last Year Returns! 「Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-Up Event: Tokimusubi no Mori」 Offers Advance-Reservation Priority Admission Tickets for Viewing from the Front Area and Omiya Night Tour Packages to Avoid Crowds
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The 「Tokimusubi no Mori」 light-up event will be held at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine from November 7 to 23, 2026. To ease congestion, ¥1,500 priority admission tickets and local tour packages will be available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only.
[Restaurant × Instagram Survey] Only 1.5% Could Identify All AI-Generated Food Photos. Even So, “Restaurant Photos” Drive Decisions, While “Customer Photos” Build Trust
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An Instagram survey conducted by SOEL株式会社 found that “restaurant photos” are a key factor in choosing where to eat, while trust depends on “customer photos.” Even when AI-generated photos are difficult to identify, people’s trust tends to suffer when they realize a photo was AI-generated.
Facts
A survey of 400 men and women aged 20–59 nationwide
Restaurant food photos and videos are the deciding factor in visiting for 46%
41% check “customer photos”
Of those who learned a photo was AI-generated, 56% said, “I’ll decide after checking a photo of the real thing”