Event 「Acta AsobOSAI」, Where Participants Can Learn About Disaster Preparedness While Having Fun, to Be Held on November 15!
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株式会社ＫＵＬ, in collaboration with 甲南女子大学 and 認定ＮＰＯ法人コミュニティ・サポートセンター神戸, will hold the 5th 「Acta AsobOSAI」 disaster preparedness event in Nishinomiya City on November 15, 2026.
「Dave the Diver」 Announces Collaboration with Underwater Adventure Game 「Subnautica 2」!
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A collaboration DLC between 「Dave the Diver」, developed by 株式会社ネクソン subsidiary MINTROCKET, and 「Subnautica 2」, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is scheduled for release in early 2027.
Facts
Early 2027
Has sold more than 18.5 million copies worldwide
Co-op play for up to 4 players
Price: 3,370 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクソン、MINTROCKET、Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Even a “caregiving professional” with 20 years of experience in care work and more than 1,500 training sessions has experienced social isolation while caring for his own father
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ケアラーサポートオレンジ will begin crowdfunding on October 10, 2026, to publish in January 2027 the book 『父と私の最後の八十日』, in which its representative, Minako Iwase, recounts the isolation she experienced while caring for her biological father.
Facts
Approximately 20 years
More than 1,500 training sessions in total
Publication in January 2027
From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
The figure rises to 54.2% for people requiring care at level 5.
In the AI era, turning business leaders’ “subjectivity” into art.
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アートワイズ株式会社 will hold contemporary artist Mitsuchihiro Fuwa’s solo exhibition 「主観の回復Ⅱ 経営の心を絵にする」 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces work that gives visual form to business leaders’ inner values, focusing on the importance of “subjectivity” in the AI era.
Facts
Exhibition dates: Tuesday, November 3–Sunday, November 8, 2026
In 2024, he left all his work behind and began painting.
He left behind his business consulting work, which he had continued for approximately 20 years.
Event report: Narconon Japan holds event marking its 5th anniversary, supporting recovery from drug addiction
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一般社団法人ナルコノンジャパン held an event on September 27, 2026, at its facility in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, marking its 5th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of its founding as a global organization. Approximately 30 people attended. Speeches by program graduates and a panel discussion highlighted the results of support for recovery from drug addiction and preventive education.
Facts
5th anniversary
60th anniversary of Narconon’s founding as a global organization
Approximately 30 people attended
There were 7,120 arrests for cannabis-related offenses.
24 businesses across the Tosin region will open their sites to visitors at once. Three days to experience the realities of work: 「東信州 産業の陣2026」 will be held from October 22 to 24.
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A press release introducing the participating businesses, program and organizers of 「東信州 産業の陣2026」, an open-factory event taking place in Ueda and Tomi, Nagano Prefecture, from October 22 to 24, 2026.
“Eliminating losses from air conditioning”: AiCON begins air conditioner sales and installation across Osaka Prefecture today, October 9
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株式会社AiCON expanded its air conditioner sales and installation service area to cover all of Osaka Prefecture on October 9, 2026. This is its 5th prefecture-wide rollout, following Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie and Kanagawa. It offers a one-stop service featuring a commitment to the lowest online prices, free AI diagnostics and a 10-year installation warranty.
Facts
Starting today, October 9, 2026
Its 5th prefecture
More than 25,000 units cumulatively across the group
Making Kagawa more exciting through craft beer: OHLOY BREWING launches crowdfunding for its own brewery
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オーロイブルーイング株式会社 is launching a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to mark the full-scale operation of its own brewery, completed in May 2026, and aims to raise ¥3 million.
Compare BtoB EC platforms in 1 day: 「UKIYO EXPO 2026」, one of Japan’s largest BtoB EC conferences, to be held November 11
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株式会社ウキヨ will hold the BtoB EC conference 「UKIYO EXPO 2026」 at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on November 11, 2026. Aimed at business leaders in manufacturing, wholesale and other industries, the event will offer opportunities to compare services and consult with multiple providers, including W2 and ecbeing. In-person attendance is free with advance registration, and an online simulcast is also planned.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Doors open / event begins: 12:30
Original懇親会： 18:00〜20:00
More than 2,000 companies adopted the service (as of January 2026)
「能登島米フェス2026」 takes place Sunday, October 18! A harvest festival on Notojima bringing together freshly cooked new rice and delicious accompaniments @ 能登島家族旅行村Weランド, Ishikawa Prefecture
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能登島地域づくり協議会 will hold 「能登島米フェス2026」 on October 18, 2026, at 能登島家族旅行村Weランド in Ishikawa Prefecture. A new-rice buffet, workshops and a pre-festival event are planned, and admission is free.
【株式会社ロコビット】New original game 「PROJECT CATCH（仮称）」 to be showcased at game event 「第9回 全国エンタメまつり」!
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株式会社ロコビット will showcase 「PROJECT CATCH（仮称）」, a new in-development competitive action game for Steam, at 「第9回 全国エンタメまつり」, taking place October 17–18, 2026, to mark the company’s 10th anniversary.
Introducing the 「灯セ、みんなで。」 JERA Award, with fans choosing the standout player of 「2026 JERA クライマックスシリーズ セ」
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株式会社JERA and the 6 Central League teams will introduce the 「灯セ、みんなで。」 JERA Award starting with the 2026 season, as part of the 「灯セ、みんなで。」 project. Fans will vote to select the most outstanding player in 「2026 JERA クライマックスシリーズ セ」. The winner will receive ¥1 million, and a campaign will also give prizes to randomly selected voters.
Starting October 10, Sento Day: digital stamp rally 「湯ノ道2026 湯怪万来 湯めぐりスタンプラリー in 信州」 launches, expanding to 49 locations across Nagano Prefecture, with hot springs, public baths and saunas across Shinshu taking part
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信州湯ノ道実行委員会 announced that it will hold the digital stamp rally “Yukai Banrai: Hot Spring Tour Stamp Rally in Shinshu” from October 10 to December 12, 2026, with 49 facilities across Nagano Prefecture taking part.
Notice of approval for the manufacture and sale of the “TargetCool” medical device
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株式会社INFIX has received approval for the manufacture and sale of the “TargetCool” general-purpose cryosurgical unit manufactured by South Korea’s RecensMedical, Inc.
FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY to hold a 3-day summer internship for students graduating in 28
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株式会社FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY held a 3-day summer internship for students graduating in 28, where they learned problem-solving processes through hands-on development of business concepts worth several hundred billion yen.
串家物語 × Rilakkuma collaboration announced! Limited collaboration flagship stores to open at 5 locations nationwide! “Rilakkuma’s Relaxed and Hearty Party” starts Friday, October 16!
[Discussing business growth in Hiroshima and the potential of AI] Sumida, representative of HiroshimAI, to speak with the chairman of the Hiroshima Mazda Group at “TSUNAGU Hiroshima 2026” on Thursday, November 5
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Takuma Sumida, representative of HiroshimAI, will speak with Tetsuya Matsuda, chairman of Hiromatsu Holdings, at “TSUNAGU Hiroshima 2026,” to be held at Hiroshima Green Arena on November 5, 2026. They will discuss AI adoption and growth among regional businesses.
Toyooka Kaki launches “In-Stock Notifications,” co-developed with GreenSnap
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豊明花き株式会社 will launch the “In-Stock Notifications” feature, co-developed with GreenSnap株式会社, on October 8, 2026. The feature uses arrival data from markets and other sources to notify consumers when items are in stock through the GreenSnap app and social media. Initially, it will cover products under the companies’ joint brand, “三ツ星品質.”
Facts
Launches October 8, 2026 (Thu)
Currently offers 39 product categories
Women account for more than 70% of users
Up to 12 million per month
3.5 million app downloads
Up to 40,000 sheets in 1 day
A cumulative total of 20 million posts
Japan’s largest by transaction value (11.5 billion yen)
Noda presents research on “formwork plywood with an uneven surface” at the Japan Society of Civil Engineers conference—aiming to improve bond strength at concrete construction joints and reduce labor in joint treatment
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株式会社ノダ presented a research paper on “formwork plywood with an uneven surface” at the Japan Society of Civil Engineers’ annual conference held on September 3, 2026. The research aims to improve bond strength at concrete construction joints and reduce the labor required for treatment.
Events at 2 venues in Shizuoka and Hamamatsu! Send your wishes into the night sky above Sunpu Castle and Hamamatsu Castle with “Early Christmas Lanterns” [Tickets on sale now]
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日本e-ランタン協会 will hold “LED Lantern Launch Experience” events at Sunpu Castle Park on November 28, 2026, and Hamamatsu Castle Park on December 5. The events will use safe LED lanterns made by らんたん屋. Tickets are on sale now.
Webinar: Will Japanese green steel be recognized as “green” in Europe?
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As global demand for low-carbon steel rises, Japanese steelmakers are accelerating sales of “green steel,” but legal and regulatory scrutiny may intensify in the EU market. Hosted by SFOC, this webinar explains the risks under EU law that claims about low-carbon steel using the mass balance method may face.
Facts
Within 1.5°C
2016
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人気候ソリューションズ、日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ、JCLP、Solutions for Our Climate、SFOC、キングス・カレッジ・ロンドン、KCL、Green Rights Law、積水ハウス株式会社
Higher rankings do not necessarily mean more inquiries: free release of a guide to receiving monthly web-marketing reports in 3 columns
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デジタルプロモーション株式会社 has released a free, 10-page mini-guide explaining how to receive monthly web-marketing reports in 3 columns: “impressions,” “clicks” and “pages that led to inquiries.”
Why did attendance increase about 4.8 times in 1 year? Plant-based festival “Plantful Inspirations 2026” aims to attract up to 10,000 visitors at its first 2-day event
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株式会社Plantful (Plantful Journey) will hold the plant-based festival “Plantful Inspirations 2026” at FORESTGATE DAIKANYAMA on November 7 and 8, 2026. Following an approximately 4.8-fold increase in attendance the previous year, the event will be held over 2 days for the first time, with a goal of attracting up to 10,000 visitors.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
More than 560 attendees at its inaugural event in 2024
More than 2,700 attendees in 2025, about 4.8 times as many
Aiming to attract up to 10,000 visitors
Founded Plantful Journey in 2022
About 56,000 total social media followers
About 6,000 newsletter subscribers
About 1,800–2,200 participants at each free online seminar
90% visitor satisfaction
Featured in 23 media outlets
Related coverage generated 60,000 page views
More than 90% of sponsoring companies said they wanted to continue next time
A total of 17 speakers will take the stage
7 talks
3 workshops
A market featuring more than 20 brands
Registration opens on the Plantful Inspirations official website on October 16 (Friday)
Crowdfunding supporters can make advance reservations starting October 14 (Wednesday)
Limited to 10 people per day
Featuring 3,000 prizes
Companies mentioned：株式会社Plantful、Plantful Journey、CHANEL、ル・コルドン・ブルー・パリ、eleventh hour、マルカワみそ株式会社、パタゴニア プロビジョンズ、株式会社パソナ農援隊、株式会社KINS、ボンディッシュ株式会社、はじまりの株式会社、株式会社ココウェル、eleventh hour合同会社、株式会社ReBuilding Center JAPAN、株式会社SUEP.、東急不動産株式会社、VIVID CACAO、DEPT、愛知ドビー株式会社、株式会社angeles、株式会社エモーショナルスカイ、クロレラ工業株式会社、COCONO Natural、株式会社坂ノ途中、有限会社サンウエスト、株式会社ジャスティス、SHO Farm、株式会社スリーピングトーキョー、株式会社ZENB JAPAN、SoulSoils、株式会社デプトカンパニー、東京西洋野菜研究会、有限会社斗六屋、株式会社ハイマウント、株式会社パソナグループ、パタゴニア・インターナショナル・インク日本支社、合同会社manbi、Universal Bakes and Cafe、World Matcha株式会社、Tide & Taste、VERMICULAR、FER À CHEVAL、tasumo、COCO WELL CAFE、BICYCLE COFFEE、JUSTICE、LOVEG、OPINEL、CUZEN MATCHA、Mary Jane、SOLSO HOME Daikanyama、Blue Bottle Coffee、TENOHA代官山
Adding “one more place” to Kumamoto sightseeing: Trial launched to encourage travel around the city using AI and public transportation
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株式会社Plaru, in partnership with 一般財団法人熊本国際観光コンベンション協会, will launch a trial project in Kumamoto City on October 10, 2026, using the AI travel-planning app “ぷらる” to encourage public transportation use and visits to multiple tourist destinations.
Available exclusively at ドン・キホーテ, アピタ and ピアゴ! Off&Relax launches a limited-edition set featuring an original RIIZE WONBIN postcard on October 12 (Monday)!
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株式会社オー・アンド・アール has named RIIZE WONBIN brand ambassador for its hair care brand Off & Relax and will release a limited-quantity “OR Brush Limited Box” featuring an original WONBIN postcard exclusively at ドン・キホーテ, アピタ and ピアゴ starting October 12.
One product for both washing and wiping! New Kohnan original “LIFELEX Microfiber Absorbent Sponge” lets you peel off dirty layers one at a time for a clean surface every time
New design for participation gift at the 43rd Mikawa Bay Health Marathon presented to Gamagori mayor — Depicting the craftsmanship of a textile town and runners’ challenges.
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A new design for the participation gift at the 43rd Mikawa Bay Health Marathon, held in Gamagori, was created by local textile wholesaler 森菊株式会社 and presented to the mayor of Gamagori. 山八商事株式会社 supported this release as an ambassador.
Kaiser Enterprise puts up outdoor advertising at the Roppongi intersection
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株式会社カイザーエンタープライズ has displayed outdoor advertising near the Roppongi intersection since August 24, 2026. The company is accelerating its nationwide expansion, having opened “UNJOUR TOKYO” in 2025 and “Baron ROPPONGI” in May 2026.
Facts
Its 3rd outdoor advertising location in the Roppongi area
Young Life Proposal holds ceremony for prospective employees joining in spring 2027. “Peer introductions” and a YLP analysis workshop build connections among colleagues and deepen understanding of the company
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株式会社ヤングライフプロポーサル held an employment offer ceremony at its Nagoya headquarters for 5 new graduates scheduled to join in spring 2027. Activities including “peer introductions” and a YLP analysis workshop helped build connections among colleagues and deepen their understanding of the company.
Facts
5 new graduate hires
In October 2026
Scheduled to join in spring 2027
The job offer rate stood at 77.2% as of June 1
The rate of students with a confirmed career path was 57.3%
Founded 119 years ago, Nagoya’s long-established confectionery shop 元祖 鯱もなか本店 sponsors 10 picture books for a project bringing books to children
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有限会社元祖鯱もなか本店, a long-established Nagoya confectionery shop founded 119 years ago, contributed 30,000 yen to sponsor 10 picture books for the つくじか絵本共創プロジェクト, as a gesture of gratitude for the support it received from across Japan when it was at risk of closing.
General ticket sales begin for T.O.P “PRE-STUDIO 2026 in JAPAN”! Event set for November 6 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
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T.O.P’s brand tour “PRE-STUDIO 2026 in JAPAN” will be held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on November 6, and general ticket sales have begun through ticket agencies.
A sleeping tree grows—limited-edition melodicas upcycled from unused timber go on sale October 31, 2026.
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鈴木楽器製作所 will release the limited-edition melodica PRO-37v3 ZZZ, upcycled from unused rosewood that had been stored for more than 40 years, on October 31, 2026.
The opening is just around the corner! “Friday Roadshow and Ghibli Exhibition” Saga exhibition features a host of special events unique to Saga!!
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Reports on the “Friday Roadshow and Ghibli Exhibition” Saga exhibition, including its overview, stamp rally, public transportation campaign, operation of a wrapped bus, and ticket and accommodation package sales.
Facts
Rally checkpoints will be set up at 4 locations in Saga City
Connecting through music, sharing the joy. “THE LIGHT OF SOUND,” an event to be enjoyed by people with and without disabilities, to be held November 28 at Akasaka Civic Hall
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“THE LIGHT OF SOUND,” an inclusive art concert hosted by the Tokyo Roppongi Lions Club, will be held at Akasaka Civic Hall on November 28, 2026. The event aims to support people with visual impairments and will feature Narimichi Kawabata, Hirari Sato, and others. Admission is free (advance registration required).
azabu tailor, operated by メルボメンズウェアー株式会社, will hold its outerwear collection “ORDER COAT SELECTION” from October 9 to November 18. Under the Fall/Winter 2026 theme “Field of Elegance,” it will offer 9 outerwear styles, including new models and new tailoring options.
“egg creAItive® photo booth,” a generative AI photo booth that transforms visitors into Heisei-era gyaru, makes its debut! Event to be held at INOSHIBU in Shibuya
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WIT COLLECTIVE LLC. is launching creAItive® photo booth, a photo booth service powered by generative AI, and will debut egg creAItive® photo booth, a collaboration with the gyaru magazine egg from 株式会社HJ and 株式会社大洋図書, at a limited-time event in INOSHIBU, Shibuya, starting October 14, 2026.
Makers of food and handicrafts gather in Wakuden no Mori, where 30,000 trees have been grown
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株式会社紫野和久傳 will hold the local market Kerekere Market for the first time on October 18, 2026, at Wakuden no Mori in Kyotango, Kyoto. 14 businesses from Tango and Tajima will take part, with activities introducing forest creation and the stories behind food.
[October 10 is Eye Health Day] アイケアLaBo launches a special subscription pricing campaign for October at 80 locations nationwide
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株式会社アイケアLaBo will run a special subscription pricing campaign at 80 locations nationwide for October 2026, in conjunction with Eye Health Day on October 10.
Why are corporate information leaks occurring one after another? How the “places to protect” have changed in the AI era, as seen in a comparison with 5 years ago
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リブランディング株式会社 announced that a comparison of information-leak incidents at private companies in 2021 and 2026 showed a decline in the share of incidents involving websites and e-commerce sites, while the share involving digital environments outside the web, such as internal systems, SaaS and cloud services, rose.
Kyoto City Waste Reduction Promotion Council ３０th Anniversary Commemorative Project
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To mark the 30th anniversary of its establishment, the Kyoto City Waste Reduction Promotion Council will hold a commemorative lecture on November 14 and organize cleanup activities in coordination with local communities and businesses around Hankyu Saiin Station and Fushimi Inari.
タマチャンショップ opens a store on JRE MALL! Popular products featuring natural ingredients now available on the JR東日本グループ e-commerce mall
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タマチャンショップ, operated by 有限会社九南サービス, opened a store on the JR東日本グループ e-commerce mall JRE MALL on September 17, 2026, and began selling popular products featuring natural ingredients.
“AGILITY PEAK 6 BOA® SP” to go on sale Friday, October 16
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株式会社スノーピーク will release the “AGILITY PEAK 6 BOA® SP” footwear on October 16 as its 4th collaboration with U.S. outdoor brand MERRELL. The price is 30,800 yen (tax included).
Field measurements of 5G communication speeds on the Osaka Loop Line during the morning rush hour, October 2026
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株式会社ICT総研 conducted field measurements of 5G communication speeds for 4 carriers on the Osaka Loop Line during the morning rush hour in October 2026. ソフトバンク ranked first in download speeds, while 楽天モバイル recorded the best latency.
Facts
ソフトバンク topped download speeds across all locations at 334 Mbps
NTTドコモ: 327.7 Mbps
ａｕ topped the share of “5G+” reception at 94.7%
楽天モバイル recorded the best latency at 9.1 milliseconds
“私の部屋自由が丘店,” “キャトル・セゾン・トキオ” and “Living with Mediterranean Handcrafts (Shibuya Scramble Square POPUPshop)” to participate in ELLE DÉCOR DESIGN WALK2026
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“私の部屋自由が丘店,” “キャトル・セゾン・トキオ” and the limited-time popup “Living with Mediterranean Handcrafts,” operated by 株式会社私の部屋リビング, will participate in this fall’s “ELLE DÉCOR DESIGN WALK2026.” Each store will showcase brands including WAX DESIGN, Côté Bougie Marrakech, SOLESINO, amidonnée and OPJET PARIS, as well as products from EATALY社. Displays by interior stylist 守真史 will also be featured.
Facts
A total of 56 company-owned and franchised stores nationwide
2027 marks the 55th anniversary of our founding
Key shop “私の部屋自由が丘店” opened in 1982
Since its founding in 1972
Opened Japan’s No. 1 store in Jiyugaoka in 1987
“キャトル・セゾン（quatre saisons）,” founded in Paris in 1968
Marking the 40th anniversary of its arrival in Japan
ELLE DÉCOR DESIGN WALK2026
Period: November 5 (Thu)–19 (Thu), 2026
15 days
Founded in 1996 by Rachel Torrecillas as a small candle atelier in Barcelona
A lifestyle fragrance brand founded in Marrakech, Morocco, in 2003
OPJET PARIS, founded in Paris, France, in 1986
Graduated from the Architectural Design course, Department of Design Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology, in 2004
Completed a master’s degree in Architectural Design, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, in 2006
A special program inviting visitors deeper into the world of “Hakuin”! — Seishu Memorial Museum, Kyoto
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Seishu Memorial Museum will hold a special program to mark its participation in the Kyoto exhibition “Zen by Hakuin” at Higashiyama Cube, the new wing of the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Facts
Exhibition period: December 17, 2026–January 11, 2027
Exhibition period / October 9 (Fri), 2026–January 31 (Sun), 2027
Tektronix launches campaign offering a free upgrade to an extended warranty with calibration plan purchases, minimizing downtime in development and manufacturing
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テクトロニクス株式会社 is running a campaign in which customers who purchase a calibration plan (CD3/CD5) together with a 5 Series MSO or 6 Series MSO oscilloscope receive a free upgrade to an extended warranty plan (R3/R5).
[Survey on the “invisible losses” caused by eye problems] The cost of a “vision-dependent society” accelerated by digitalization: eye problems cause “invisible losses” of approximately 2 trillion yen annually (equivalent to approximately 0.3% of nominal GDP)
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According to a survey conducted by 医療法人先進会, approximately 74.4% of businesspeople who use digital devices experience eye problems at work, and economic losses from work-related productivity loss are estimated at approximately 2 trillion yen annually. Among those who frequently use generative AI, the rate of experiencing work loss due to eye problems was approximately 2.3 times that of non-users.
Enhancing support for children with developmental disabilities: advancing 5-year-old health checkups, short-term developmental support, and the opening of a consultation desk
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練馬区 is working to enhance support for children with developmental disabilities by introducing health checkups for 5-year-olds, short-term developmental support programs, and the 「ねりま障害児学びの相談窓口」.
A specialist team can help answer “What should we choose?” for anniversary commemorative gifts. Free consultation service for businesses opens｜販促花子
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チャンスメーカー株式会社 opened a free consultation service for businesses on October 9, 2026, through its novelty goods specialty site 「販促花子」, offering support with selecting and producing anniversary commemorative gifts.
Facts
Starting Oct. 9, 2026 (Fri.)
We have been in business for more than 115 years
Celebrating its 20th anniversary
Used in business settings at more than 500,000 companies to date
What can you do with a total budget of around 300,000 yen?
“So you won’t regret it after buying.” The “8 conditions” of apartments that tenants keep choosing, available for a limited time
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株式会社アイケンジャパン will stream a free on-demand seminar from October 9 to 13, 2026, for people interested in apartment management. It will explain the “8 conditions” of properties that tenants keep choosing.
First appearance at the “Japan-Indonesia Citizens’ Friendship and Cultural Festival 2026”
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株式会社Proud Partners will make its first appearance at the “Japan-Indonesia Citizens’ Friendship and Cultural Festival 2026,” taking place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. The company will introduce job openings, primarily in the Specified Skilled Worker category, and offer free consultations.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
Our booth number: V-16
The countries covered by our support include 19 countries, among them Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
A total of 7,841 people in Specified Skilled Worker fields
Track record of providing staffing support to 2,000 companies and 3,624 stores
Ocean raises approximately 500 million yen in total in Series A round
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株式会社Ocean completed a third-party allotment of new shares to KURONEKO Innovation Fund 2号 and 静岡キャピタル株式会社 in the second close of its Series A round, raising approximately 500 million yen in total together with the first close.
Facts
The first close announced in September 2026
In November 2026, duty-free shops nationwide on the same day
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ocean、Ocean、KURONEKO Innovation Fund 2号、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、ヤマトホールディングス株式会社、ヤマトホールディングス、ヤマトグループ、静岡キャピタル株式会社、しずおかフィナンシャルグループ
Premaseed, which shares the realities of correspondence high schools, conducts a career-experience program involving media production with ベネッセ高等学院＜プレマシード＞
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株式会社プレマシード collaborated with ベネッセ高等学院 to conduct a career-experience program related to media production as part of the school’s educational program, 「リアルお仕事体験」.
DroR publishes an in-house review procedure for when training or system revisions fail to stick and operations revert, identifying 4 patterns of regression
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株式会社DroR has published a procedure in 「DroR Lab」 that organizations can use to review the issue in-house, without relying on external support, when training or system revisions revert to previous practices after about six months. It classifies how initiatives regress into 4 patterns (never got started, gaps grew longer, only the form remained, or was overwritten) and proposes documenting their history using 7 items.
Facts
Document past initiatives using 7 items
3 points to check in training
Published on October 4, 2026, at 「DroR Lab（DroR Laboratory）」
Reverts to previous operations after about six months
AI Hack’s AIO analysis tool 「AI Hack」 now supports the latest AI models 「GPT-6 Sol」, 「GPT-6 Luna」, and 「Claude Opus 5.5」
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株式会社AI Hack has completed support for OpenAI’s latest models, 「GPT-6 Sol」 and 「GPT-6 Luna」, and Anthropic’s latest model, 「Claude Opus 5.5」, in its AIO (AI Optimization) analysis tool 「AI Hack」. Users can visualize in real time how prominently their company’s brand appears in the latest models and how it is cited, enabling them to implement strategic AIO initiatives.
Facts
Multifaceted analysis using 5 AIO scores
34th floor, Atago Green Hills MORI Tower, 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo
[Cancer Treatment White Paper 2026] ハカルテ surpasses 20,000 cumulative downloads! The realities of cancer treatment in the Reiwa era, as seen through user data
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株式会社DUMSCO announced that its cancer patient support app 「ハカルテ」 has surpassed 20,000 cumulative downloads. Based on user data collected since its release, it published 「ハカルテがん治療白書2026」, highlighting that users are primarily women in their 40s and 50s, that many have breast cancer, and the realities of side-effect management and record-keeping habits.
Construction begins on rental apartment building “(tentative name) Meidaimae Project” in Setagaya, Tokyo: a residence designed for efficient use of living space
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相互住宅株式会社 has begun construction of a rental apartment building, the “Meidaimae Project (tentative name),” in Matsubara, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. Located a 5-minute walk from Meidaimae Station on the Keio Line, it is scheduled for completion in December 2027. The building will feature efficient living spaces, including the use of LIXIL’s bathtope.
株式会社マインディア will exhibit jointly with 株式会社クー・マーケティング・カンパニー at the marketing conference “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” to be held on October 22 and 23, 2026, at Tokyo Midtown and The Ritz-Carlton. At the booth, the companies will demonstrate “Brand Cortex OS,” a brand management AI service they developed together.
New “screen-recognition AI testing” feature added to ATgo test automation tool
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RGS株式会社 has released a new “screen-recognition AI testing” feature for its test automation tool “ATgo.” The AI runs tests while recognizing and reasoning about elements on the desktop, and flexibly handles changes to screens and the DOM. The feature is available on all plans at no additional charge, and requires an OpenAI API key.
Facts
Has a track record of reducing workload by up to 88%
[Survey by iPhone買取市場, a mail-in purchase specialist!] Trade-in prices for older models began falling “1 week” before the new iPhone announcement. After the announcement, base models rose while Pro models fell, producing contrasting results.
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iPhone買取市場, operated by iput株式会社, has released results of a survey of trade-in prices for older models before and after the announcement of the new iPhone in September 2026. Prices for all 8 models fell starting 1 week before the announcement. Prices rose for the base models, whose prices were increased, while those for the discontinued Pro series fell.
コマースロボティクス develops a new web-based ordering system for both one-off and ongoing contracts, connecting the process seamlessly from order receipt to sales management and shipping
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has developed a new web-based ordering system for B2B transactions and implemented it in its integrated OMS + WMS e-commerce management system “コマースロボ” and cloud ERP “eerp.” It offers “electronic order forms” for one-off contracts and “quote-linked carts” for ongoing contracts, with official sales scheduled to begin in November 2026.
[Survey by MacRelic, a Mac trade-in specialist!] Research into trade-in prices at domestic Mac stores, the real cost of upgrading, MacBook Neo trade-in prices, and price differences between stores
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MacRelic, operated by iput株式会社, surveyed trade-in prices for the MacBook Neo, released in March 2026, and existing MacBook Air models. The press release analyzes the Neo’s effective cost after the price increase, trade-in price differences by model, and upgrade strategies.
[Webinar on Thursday, October 29, 2026] Reforming back-office operations so store managers can focus on sales
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株式会社ペイロール will hold a webinar on October 29, 2026, explaining back-office reforms for multi-location restaurant and retail businesses and ways to help store managers focus on sales.
FIRST DOWN USA × Honda collaboration items featuring the iconic “INTEGRA TYPE R” unveiled
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Collaboration items from the U.S. brand FIRST DOWN USA, operated by 株式会社水甚, and Honda have gone on sale, including 5 apparel designs featuring the iconic “INTEGRA TYPE R.”
ラッコM&A expands beyond online businesses to cover the sale and purchase of businesses, companies and business assets
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The M&A platform ラッコM&A, operated by ラッコ株式会社, now handles business transfers, business asset transfers and share transfers in addition to online businesses.
Facts
About 7,000 deals completed to date
Fees for buyers start at ¥55,000 and go up to ¥330,000 (tax included)
*For deals of ¥10 million or more: ¥330,000 plus 2% of the portion exceeding ¥10 million (tax included)
Reaplus supports promotion of Chiyoda’s “Spat Shoes” FILA model, which caters to Gen Z’s focus on “time performance.” Plans and produces 3 vertical short dramas starring 瀬川陽菜乃
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株式会社Reaplus supported promotion of the FILA model of “Spat Shoes,” which 株式会社チヨダ will launch in October 2026, and planned and produced 3 vertical short dramas starring 瀬川陽菜乃.
Third appearance at Hirakata City’s “Health Marche: Walking with the Community”
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 made its third appearance at the “Health Marche: Walking with the Community,” held in Hirakata City on September 28, 2026, offering a dementia prevention seminar and a hands-on experience with its home-use electrotherapy device, “Healthtron.”
Announcement of the results of the NIKKEI Corporate Character General Election 2026
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“Maki Yuri,” the corporate character of 株式会社マーキュリー, placed 39th out of all 54 characters in the NIKKEI Corporate Character General Election 2026, organized by 日本経済新聞社. The company thanked voters and said it would step up information sharing through the character, with the aim of lowering psychological barriers to real estate.
“Glitter Tiga,” the first ★5 character in “Ultraman Puzzle Schwatch!!,” arrives for a limited time starting today, October 9! The “1st Anniversary Campaign” is underway
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In the smartphone game app “Ultraman Puzzle Schwatch!!,” jointly distributed by メタフィールド株式会社 and StudioZ株式会社, the first ★5 character, “Glitter Tiga,” arrives starting October 9 as part of the 1st anniversary campaign. Login bonuses and events are also underway, including 10,000 free diamonds.
Launching “XAION HR Recruitment Management,” a next-generation AI recruitment management system that uses AI to streamline complex hiring tasks and help companies hire the people they want
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株式会社XAION DATA has launched “XAION HR Recruitment Management,” a next-generation AI recruitment management system that uses AI to assist with tasks such as resume screening and interview evaluations.
MASK (MEGA ART STORAGE KITAKAGAYA), a storage facility for large-scale contemporary art. With Kohei Nawa as the featured artist, large-scale contemporary artworks held at MASK will be open to the public starting October 30.
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一般財団法人おおさか創造千島財団 will hold “Open Storage 2026” from October 30 to November 29, 2026, at MASK (MEGA ART STORAGE KITAKAGAYA), a storage facility for large-scale contemporary art in Suminoe Ward, Osaka. Featuring Kohei Nawa as the main artist, the program will include public access to works in the collection, the performance work “Prism” with Damien Jalet, and related projects featuring Kenji Yanobe.
Facts
Approximately 1,000 m²
Oct. 30, 2026
Nov. 29
17 days
More than 10 years
Running time: 40 minutes
General admission: 5,000 yen
Youth (25 and under): 3,000 yen
Advance tickets: 800 yen
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人おおさか創造千島財団、千島土地株式会社、Sandwich Inc.、GS Cultural Foundation、京都芸術大学、アート・コミュニケーション研究センター、SCAI THE BATHHOUSE、Pace Gallery、NDT、ネザーランド・ダンス・シアター
Taiwanese cafe 春水堂（チュンスイタン） launches its autumn-colored “Pumpkin Afternoon Tea” on Friday, October 23
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Taiwanese cafe 春水堂, operated by 株式会社オアシスティーラウンジ, will begin offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring pumpkin at locations nationwide starting October 23, 2026.
“DUOMART OSAKA” unveils its full product lineup, including Osaka-exclusive items! The convenience-store-style pop-up for language-learning app Duolingo opens at ルクア大阪 on November 7
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Duolingo, Inc. will hold “DUOMART OSAKA,” its first limited-time pop-up store in the Kansai region, at ルクア大阪 starting November 7, 2026, and has unveiled its product lineup, including Osaka-exclusive items.
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Nov. 7, 2026
Nov. 17, 2026
10:30〜20:30
LUCUA 9F
About 10,000 people in total
More than 250 courses in total
More than 6,500 educational institutions worldwide
The latest showerhead, “Mirable Ex,” features the water-flow technology of the “Mirai Human Washing Machine.” On sale at “EXPO Reborn!,” an event marking the 1st anniversary of the close of the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
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株式会社サイエンス will sell its latest showerhead, “Mirable Ex,” equipped with the water-flow technology of the “Mirai Human Washing Machine,” at “EXPO Reborn!,” an event marking the 1st anniversary of the close of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
A gathering of delicious local specialties! The “Friendship Cities Products Market,” where cities with ties to Ota City—including Hirosaki, Imabari, Wakkanai and Ishinomaki—will sell local specialties, will be held on October 24 and 25
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The “Friendship Cities Products Market,” where cities with ties to Ota City will sell local specialties, will be held on October 24 and 25.
October 10 is “Decluttering Day.” Mobile purchasing service 買いクルつくば店 marks its 4th anniversary, helping residents organize their homes this fall with in-home appraisals
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Mobile purchasing specialist 買いクルつくば店, operated by 株式会社RC, is marking its 4th anniversary and offering in-home appraisal services to help people organize their homes this fall.
Facts
4th anniversary
We will celebrate our 4th anniversary in October 2026
72.7% of employees responsible for managing physical assets say it “takes a toll on their regular duties.” What the findings reveal about reliance on individuals and work hours: A survey on the impact of asset management on space and time
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A survey on physical asset management conducted by 株式会社日本パープル found that 72.7% of those responsible feel that their regular duties are being affected, highlighting challenges including reliance on specific individuals, time spent on tasks and pressure on space.