A future of tens of thousands of satellites in orbit by 2030: The forefront of “space traffic management” to prevent space accidents [Sphear #13], to be held Nov. 6
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クーガー株式会社 will hold the 13th event of its “Sphear” community on Nov. 6, 2026, to discuss the challenges of space traffic management as the number of satellites grows by 2030.
Against a backdrop of successive cyberattacks and data leaks, supporting security measures at small and midsize businesses. AI and specialist engineers provide vulnerability assessments starting at 50,000 yen, with one-stop support from assessment through remediation. The assessment fee is fully discounted when remediation is commissioned.
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株式会社セルバ has launched its “AI Vulnerability Assessment Service,” combining AI with specialist engineers. Designed to help small and midsize businesses strengthen security, the service conducts OWASP Top 10-based assessments starting at 50,000 yen and offers one-stop support, fully discounting the assessment fee when remediation is commissioned.
[Multiple grid-scale battery storage projects contracted] Development underway at multiple sites, with handovers to follow in sequence
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 announced that it has contracted multiple projects in its grid-scale battery storage business, with development underway at each site and handovers to take place in sequence.
Facts
417 kWh cabinet-type battery “Raptor”
We have accumulated experience developing more than 100 MW in total
From LUNA EARTH ONLINE: A succession of recommended hair accessories for fall and new delicate ribbon chokers arrived on Oct. 8 (Thursday).
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New products, including leopard-print and velvet hair accessories and ribbon chokers, arrived on Oct. 8 at “LUNA EARTH,” the accessories shop operated by 株式会社エンドレス.
Don’t treat “not enough people” as solely a hiring problem. Free consultations to organize solutions to labor shortages—recruit, make the most of people, and delegate—begin Oct. 9
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株式会社スケッチ will begin offering free online consultations on Oct. 9, 2026, to the first 3 companies. The consultations are for small and midsize business owners and HR representatives and will organize labor-shortage challenges from 3 perspectives: recruiting, making the most of employees, and delegating.
Weegent reorganizes its sales support services into 4 plans, tailored to challenges from inbound response to enterprise development
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株式会社Weegent has reorganized its sales support services into 4 plans: inbound response, enterprise development, test marketing, and outbound sales (SMB/SME development), offering support tailored to companies’ challenges.
Taking on soaring olive oil prices with low prices! “Emergency: Direct-import project for extra-virgin olive oil combining international standards and value” launches on crowdfunding on Friday, Oct. 9
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W BOND INTERNATIONAL株式会社 has launched a crowdfunding project on CAMPFIRE to directly import international-standard extra virgin olive oil at low cost amid soaring prices in the olive oil market.
Facts
Starting Oct. 9, 2026 (Fri.)
Prices have soared to more than 2 times their previous level.
A price range of “about 1/2 to 2/3 of the market price”
Acidity of 0.80% or less
98% of the world’s olive production
About 25% of the total harvest
According to one estimate, more than 70% is sold as “EVOO”.
We offer 4 types of EVOO.
1L, including tax and shipping
From ¥1,800
Great value 5L bottles for commercial use
Companies mentioned：W BOND INTERNATIONAL株式会社、Café PA•TRI•CIAN、CAMPFIRE、IOC、International Olive Council、Electro-Voice社
BuySell named No. 1 in the emerging-market category of the “Disclosure Awards for Excellence by Securities Analysts”
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株式会社BuySell Technologies was named No. 1 in the emerging-market category of the 2026 “Disclosure Awards for Excellence by Securities Analysts,” conducted by 公益社団法人日本証券アナリスト協会, marking its 3rd win.
YAME TERROIR – A dinner course exploring the “aromas” of 中村園 herbs and Yame tea – A one-night-only special dinner featuring 中村園 representative Kenichi Nakamura on Saturday, Nov. 7
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The Market F, a restaurant at グランド ハイアット 福岡, will offer “YAME TERROIR,” a dinner course created in collaboration with 中村園 of Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 18, 2026. It will also hold a one-night-only special event on Nov. 7 featuring 中村園 representative Kenichi Nakamura.
Set to exhibit and take the stage for a pitch at “-TSUNAGU広島-2026,” one of the largest open innovation conferences in the Chugoku region
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株式会社インゲージ will exhibit at “-TSUNAGU広島-2026,” one of the largest open innovation conferences in the Chugoku region, held in October and November 2026, and is also set to give a pitch at the Fukuyama venue.
タレス and ランディス+ギア bring smarter, remotely manageable connectivity to smart meters
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タレス and ランディス+ギア announced a strategic partnership to provide secure, scalable cellular connectivity for smart meter deployments in North America. タレス will provide eSIM technology and IoT connectivity management solutions, which, combined with ランディス+ギア’s platform, will support utilities’ digital transformation and improve operational efficiency.
Facts
Serving more than 2,000 utilities worldwide
More than 180 million connected intelligent devices are deployed in the field.
In North America alone, from 152.4 million devices in 2024
the number is expected to rise to 180.9 million devices by 2030.
Solutions supporting more than 450 mobile network operators (MNOs) and
Carrying Japan’s sericulture culture into the future: Why a silk goods shop started a “farm.”
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株式会社大醐 has launched a project to revive sericulture culture by creating a mulberry field in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, in response to the sharp decline in sericulture farmers. To mark its 45th anniversary, the company plans to distribute specially packaged silk products through its online shop.
Facts
In 2024 (Reiwa 6), there were just 134 sericulture farms in Japan.
Original1989年（平成元年）の57,230戸から
the number fell by more than 99% over about 35 years.
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2026
Japan’s silk production accounts for less than about 1% of the world’s total.
A new development from “kahogo.,” which works with 500 creators: “kahogo. Art in a bottle,” a fragrance line paying aromatic homage to selected art
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株式会社OEMサイエンス will launch “kahogo. Art in a bottle,” a fragrance line that expresses the work of more than 500 creators through scent, on Oct. 28, 2026, as a new offering from its creator platform “kahogo.” The first release is the “Edit. SHE” series, inspired by 7 works featuring female subjects.
“Bresia® AI,” an assessment support AI for acupuncturists and therapists, named a finalist for the Japan AI Awards 2026
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“Bresia® AI,” an assessment support AI for acupuncturists and therapists offered by Emaps株式会社, has been selected as a finalist in the individual category of the Japan AI Awards 2026.
[Event Report] The “World Marketing Conference 2027,” planned, produced and featuring Ryuo Koyama, concludes after attracting more than 2,000 attendees
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The “World Marketing Conference 2027,” planned and produced by Ryuo Koyama of 株式会社Trynnox, was held over 2 days at シェラトン・グランデ・トーキョーベイ, attracting more than 2,000 attendees and concluding all scheduled sessions. The event was hosted by 株式会社ウェルスクリエイション.
Hands-on event raises local safety and crime-prevention awareness! “Autumn Crime Prevention Festival” to be held at かにファクトリー 甲羅組 on Saturday, Oct. 17
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株式会社伝食, in cooperation with the Fukui Prefecture Tsuruga Police Station, will hold the “Autumn Crime Prevention Festival” at かにファクトリー 甲羅組 on Oct. 17. Activities will include a police car ride-along experience, a performance by the police band, and a booth for installing an app to counter scam calls, with the aim of raising local safety and crime-prevention awareness.
MEDISO Seminar Series: Breaking Through Barriers for Healthcare Ventures, Vol. 26. International Edition: Key Points for Expanding into Southeast Asia Now
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At MEDISO Seminar Vol. 26, hosted by 株式会社三菱総合研究所, Tomokazu Ichikawa of TM Research and Investments Pte. Ltd. and Kunihiro Nishimura of 株式会社テンクー will speak about strategies for healthcare ventures expanding into Southeast Asia and participate in a panel discussion.
Facts
Capacity】 500 people
【Date and time】 October 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱総合研究所、TM Research and Investments Pte. Ltd.、株式会社テンクー、株式会社エグゼクティブ・アライアンス
From “going on Para trips together” to “building communities together through Para trips.” Yuni Fest to be held for the first time at Chiba Port Tower on October 12
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The Para Trip Support Group, operated by NPO法人おりがみ, will hold Yuni Fest for the first time at Chiba Port Tower on October 12, 2026, featuring spectating at a Para triathlon world championship and a community festival that brings people together regardless of disability.
Fair featuring award-winning works from the Net Novel Awards
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株式会社トーハン will hold a fair featuring award-winning works from the Net Novel Awards at bookstores nationwide starting in early October 2026. The fair includes 10 titles, and purchasers will receive an exclusive illustrated card.
Original10月31日 大阪府池田市 きこえの出前講座 in 池田 大阪大学医学部附属病院 「新しい難聴治療ー補聴器でも会話のききとりにくい方へー」
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An outreach lecture on hearing-loss treatment by Dr. Keiko Suwa of 大阪大学医学部附属病院 will be held in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, on October 31. The event is sponsored by 株式会社日本コクレア.
Indonesian students learn about Japanese culture and technology in Fukuoka: Report on the BINUS大学 × 麻生専門学校 internship “Summer Course 2026”
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A report on the summer course held in Fukuoka from August 18 to September 15, 2026, for 82 students and 5 instructors from BASE, jointly operated by 学校法人麻生塾 and BINUS大学. The program included specialized classes, corporate internships, and cultural experiences.
Facts
82 students
5 accompanying instructors
87 people total
The event is being held for the 9th time this year
スペースデータ exhibits “SpaceBrain” and “RobotBrain” at Global Startup EXPO 2026; Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office Tom Tanigawa visits booth
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株式会社スペースデータ exhibited at Global Startup EXPO 2026, held in Osaka on October 6 and 7, 2026, introducing its AI platform “SpaceBrain” and robotics platform “RobotBrain.” Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office Tom Tanigawa visited the booth and received an explanation.
Business card management app for businesses “NEXTER Meishi” wins the “AWARD” in the Sales DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn”!
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An implementation case for 東日印刷株式会社’s business card management app “NEXTER Meishi” won the AWARD in the Sales DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn.”
ENNE ZERO to end discounts when inventory sales begin in November. Short lead times and special prices make “now the best time to buy”
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株式会社ENNE announced that the special price available exclusively during presales for its “ENNE ZERO” specified small motorized bicycles—¥199,000 for the 14-inch model and ¥229,000 for the 16-inch model—will end when inventory sales begin in November. Delivery is scheduled for August–September 2026, and presale reservations are nearing 5,000 units.
Why “doing it myself is faster” comes at a high cost: Free release of 10 frameworks for managers
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株式会社コミクス has begun accepting inquiries about generative AI implementation support plans for managers and released a free mini-guide explaining why “doing it myself is faster” comes at a high cost.
Report on donations for Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster relief: “Cheer Box/Cheer Code to Support Kumamoto”
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株式会社みんなの銀行 reports that it donated a total of ¥5,412,810 to Kumamoto Prefecture in response to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on July 28, 2026. The donation was based on deposit balances and the number of accounts opened.
Facts
Total: ¥5,412,810
Average daily closing balance: ¥540,081,035
Donation amount: ¥5,400,810
Number of accounts opened using the eligible code: 24
株式会社エムール, which operates the health furniture brand EMOOR, will hold a campaign at its Aoyama and Tachikawa experience showrooms to celebrate surpassing 6,000 visitors. Among customers who make a reservation and visit during the campaign, 3 will be selected by lottery to receive a “heater cushion for a high-seat chair.”
Facts
More than 6,000 visitors
Thursday, October 15, 2026
October 28 (Wednesday)
3 people chosen by lottery
Up to 45 minutes
Reservation rate above 90%
The ability to develop more than 2,000 products at any given time
Training held on the theme of the “ideal morning meeting” that transforms the start of the day
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株式会社営業ハック held online training on October 2 for approximately 40 participants on the theme of the “ideal morning meeting,” discussing how to revisit the purpose of morning meetings and improve members’ initiative.
Facts
Date: October 2 (Fri.)
10:30～11:00
Participants: approx. 40 people
If you get ０ appointments, the cost is ¥0!
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
In April 2018, set forth the mission of "reducing sales worries to 0"
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
GOLDEN CONCEPT introduces the “Croco Embossed Magnetic Shield” collection, a new case for iPhone 18 Pro featuring crocodile-embossed leather.
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Swedish luxury brand GOLDEN CONCEPT introduces the “Croco Embossed Magnetic Shield,” a new case for iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max combining crocodile-embossed leather and an aluminum frame. Available in 3 colors, priced at ¥39,600 (tax included).
First in Osaka City*: Rental introduction of a 3.5t-class 4WD forklift for rough terrain
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株式会社アドバンス, in collaboration with HANGCHA JAPAN株式会社, launched a rental service for 3.5-ton-class 4WD rough-terrain forklifts in Osaka starting Oct. 19, 2026.
Facts
3.5-ton class
The initial rollout will consist of 1 unit.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドバンス、HANGCHA JAPAN株式会社、杭叉集団、HANGCHA GROUP
インフォサイエンス releases “Preparing for the SCS Assessment Program: Monthly Monitoring Checklist” for Log Management Day on Oct. 9
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インフォサイエンス has released “Preparing for the SCS Assessment Program: Monthly Monitoring Checklist” free of charge for organizations considering how to comply with the Security Measures Assessment Program for Strengthening the Supply Chain (SCS Assessment Program), in recognition of Log Management Day on Oct. 9.
AI checks changes in posture and whether a person has fallen, reducing false alerts caused by everyday movements; launch of the VASS2 AI camera fall detection system
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株式会社バルテック has launched VASS2, a fall detection system using AI cameras. By checking changes in posture and whether a person has fallen, the system reduces false alerts caused by everyday movements and supports safety management by integrating with notification services such as MOT/TEL.
Oct. 10 is Futon Day: Did you know you can wash futons at a laundromat?
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ブルースカイランドリー, a coin laundry chain operated by 株式会社ジーアイビー, is running a social media campaign from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026, in recognition of Futon Day on Oct. 10, and is promoting its futon washing and drying services.
Facts
Oct. 10 is Futon Day
From Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, through Monday, Oct. 12 (national holiday)
Astrologer Chisa Kato × レイジースーザン: Limited release from Oct. 9 of FORTUNE WALLET 2027, a collaborative wallet to attract good fortune
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株式会社レイジースーザン will begin advance reservations on Oct. 9, 2026, for FORTUNE WALLET 2027, a collaborative wallet for 2027 supervised by astrologer Chisa Kato.
One-Michelin-star 楽心 chef Shintaro Katayama takes on “sushi rice balls”! A lavish eel and thick omelet dish for ¥500. October-only collaboration with 空堀おにぎり
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空堀おにぎり, a rice ball specialty shop in Osaka’s Karahori Shopping Street, will sell “Eel and Thick Omelet Feast! Sushi Rice Ball” for ¥500 including tax, in a limited October collaboration with chef Shintaro Katayama of the one-Michelin-star Japanese restaurant 楽心. Only 100 will be available.
Traffic congestion forecast and guidance on detours and public transportation during Tanba-Sasayama’s “Aji Matsuri Month”
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丹波篠山市 is advising visitors to use detours and public transportation to avoid traffic congestion during its autumn “Aji Matsuri Month.” Congestion is expected particularly around the Tannan-Sasayamaguchi Interchange, and information is available on the free shuttle bus めぐりーん and traffic restrictions.
山形県立博物館 will hold “Halloween Night Museum” on Oct. 31, offering visitors a chance to explore the museum at night in conjunction with Tohoku Culture Day. Advance registration and walk-in admission are available. Costumes are permitted, but hazardous items are prohibited.
ヴァレオ unveiled aluminum heat exchanger technology for data centers in collaboration with OVHcloud at OCP Global Summit 2026, reporting results including a 38% increase in cooling capacity and completion of durability testing spanning more than 10 years.
Facts
Cooling capacity by 38%
While increasing power density by 65%
Reduces fan power consumption by 25%
Testing already equivalent to more than 10 years of operation
Expansion of production capacity for encapsulation materials for advanced semiconductors in Suzhou, China, and Singapore
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Sumitomo Bakelite will expand production capacity for encapsulation materials used in advanced semiconductor packages in Suzhou, China, and Singapore, with production scheduled to begin in fiscal 2030. It will also strengthen its supply system through the acquisition of a business from Kyocera.
Facts
Approximately 2 times current capacity
Granular encapsulation material: approximately 3 times
From genetic testing to personalized exercise and diet plans: FURDI Plus+ expands enrollment capacity at the Koiwa location
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株式会社FURDI resumed enrollment in September and expanded capacity for FURDI Plus+, a program offering exercise and diet plans based on genetic testing at its women-only fitness studio ファディー小岩.
【Each variety available for 1 day only】Brace yourself for the filling to spill out and take a big bite! The “mega-size” factor powers up every week! “Omelette Fest” runs through Halloween!
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お菓子のたいよう, operated by 株式会社太陽社, will hold its “Mega-Size Omelette Fest,” selling 5 varieties of oversized omelettes on Saturdays only for 4 weeks in October.
Facts
【5 Mega-Size Omelette Varieties】
The 【Mega-Size Omelette Fest】, a big hit last year, has powered up from 3 varieties to 5 this year.
1,300 yen (tax included)
More than 1.5 times the usual amount of fresh cream
Helm.ai signs commercial contracts worth approximately 11 billion yen ($70 million)——foundation model platform expands from automotive to industrial automation and robotics
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Helm.ai announced that it signed commercial contracts worth $70 million (approximately 11 billion yen) over the past 12 months with automakers and industrial automation companies, among others. The company is advancing programs toward mass production and is targeting profitability.
Think, talk, and learn. Then take on challenges together. Announcement of the 3rd “Agile X Conference”
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Japan Agile Collaboration Kernel (JACK) will hold the 3rd “Agile X Conference” on October 26, 2026, co-hosted by KDDIアジャイル開発センター株式会社 (KAG). The conference will discuss agile development in the AI era, and admission is free.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
Conference: 300 people
Networking reception: 150 people
5 companies practicing agile
Companies mentioned：Japan Agile Collaboration Kernel、JACK、KDDIアジャイル開発センター株式会社、KAG、マイクロソフト、株式会社永和システムマネジメント、グロース・アーキテクチャ＆チームス株式会社、岐阜大学、Design for ALL株式会社、クリエーションライン株式会社、freee株式会社、株式会社レッドジャーニー、株式会社電通、合同会社 村井一建築設計、東京都市大学、東京大学生産技術研究所
October 13 is “Sweet Potato Day”: らぽっぽファーム to hold an “Sweet Potato Harvest Festival” celebrating its fall sweet potatoes!
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らぽっぽファーム, operated by 白ハト食品工業株式会社, will hold an “Sweet Potato Lottery Campaign” as part of its “Sweet Potato Harvest Festival” from October 9 to 13, 2026. Prizes will be awarded for every 1,000 yen spent.
Inventit’s “mobiconnect” now supports device-side reset and setup again
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On September 27, 2026, Inventit released Ver.31.24.0, the latest version of its MDM solution “mobiconnect.” The update adds a feature allowing users of iOS/iPadOS devices to reset and set up their devices again (Return to Service) from the device itself, and enables registration of unlisted apps using managed Google Play on Android devices.
All dog menu items half-price! Limited-time “Doggy Week” at THE FARM カフェ in Katori, Chiba, starting November 1, “Dog Day”
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A cafe at the farm resort THE FARM, operated by 株式会社ザファーム, will hold a limited-time “Doggy Week” from “Dog Day” on November 1 through November 11, offering all dog menu items at half price.
【Up to 53% off!】Enjoy M-size pizzas from 6 eligible varieties for the S-size price of just 740 yen and up! ピザハット launches its “Fall Size Upgrade Super Sale”!
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日本ピザハット株式会社 will hold its “Fall Size Upgrade Super Sale” from October 11 to 27, 2026, offering M-size pizzas from 6 eligible varieties at S-size prices (from 740 yen). An extra topping of Gouda cheese on eligible pizzas will also be available for 250 yen, reduced from the regular price of 380 yen.
【Free appraisals】Get organized this fall! “高価買取おたからや” will hold an event-based purchasing fair at “島忠ホームズ三郷中央店” in Misato, Saitama｜Saturday, October 10–Friday, October 30
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株式会社いーふらん will hold an event-based purchasing fair for “高価買取おたからや” at “島忠ホームズ三郷中央店” in Misato, Saitama, from October 10 to 30.
Facts
More than 2,060 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Hours: 10:00–19:00
Event period: Saturday, October 10–Friday, October 30
“Hard Off” to open inside Gooday Yahatahigashi store on October 10 in a cross-industry collaboration between a home improvement store and a reuse shop
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株式会社グッデイ will bring the reuse shop “Hard Off,” operated by 株式会社ありがとうサービス, into its Gooday Yahatahigashi store in Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu. It will open as “Hard Off Gooday Yahatahigashi” on October 10, 2026.
《Pork Rice Bowl Shop TONTON》October 10 is “TONTON Day”! A special promotion featuring “pork belly rice bowls for 10 yen” and “mega size for 1,010 yen”!
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元祖豚丼屋TONTON, operated by 株式会社マルエイフードテック, will mark October 10, 2026, as “TONTON Day” and hold a special promotion selling regular-size pork belly rice bowls for 10 yen and mega-size bowls for 1,010 yen, limited to the first 10 customers.
【First in the industry】A catalog gift featuring only products from MTG brands, including ReFa, SIXPAD, ReD, and Goto no Tsubaki
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ベルヴィ株式会社 will launch “Premium Catalog Gift THE GIFT,” a card-style catalog gift featuring products from MTG brands such as ReFa and SIXPAD, in October 2026.
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with THE CITY BAKERY’s “New York Pumpkin Pie.” Available for a limited time through Thursday, November 26.
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THE CITY BAKERY is offering limited-time products to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, including “New York Pumpkin Pie” and items such as marshmallows and its rusk series.
Facts
1 piece: 400 yen
1 whole pie: 3,000 yen
Available for a limited time through Thursday, November 26
Mercury to hold “Oshi-katsu × Generative AI” career education seminars at 2 vocational schools in Okinawa
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株式会社マーキュリー will hold career education seminars for students on Oct. 19, 2026, at the Okinawa vocational schools ITカレッジ沖縄 and 沖縄ビジネス外語学院, planned and coordinated by 株式会社令和PR. The seminars will teach students how to use generative AI for self-analysis and to put their strengths into words. About 90 students are expected to attend.
Applications open for the Women’s Empowerment Award 2027
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女性活躍推進テクノロジー協議会 opened applications on Oct. 9, 2026, for the Women’s Empowerment Award 2027, which recognizes companies, organizations and individuals working to empower women. The awards ceremony is scheduled for March 2027.
Boston＆ReOlds, where the world’s top shoeshiners work, to open at オークラ東京 on Oct. 9
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ボストン・シューシャイナー株式会社 will open Boston＆ReOlds The Okura Tokyo store on the 4th floor of オークラ東京プレステージタワー on Oct. 9, 2026. The store will employ world championship-winning shoeshiner 西上悦弘 and others, offering traditional hospitality and craftsmanship.
Documentary Diamond Diplomacy, depicting 150 years of baseball between Japan and the United States and acclaimed in the U.S., to be distributed by ワンダージェニック and released in Japan
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株式会社ワンダージェニック has acquired the domestic Japanese distribution rights to Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary film depicting 150 years of baseball between Japan and the United States. The film is scheduled for release in 2027 and will have its international premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Oct. 28, 2026.
Facts
150 years of baseball between Japan and the United States
Scheduled for release in 2027
Babe Ruth’s 1934 visit to Japan
The film had its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival in 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Oct. 28, the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival
39th Tokyo International Film Festival
The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States
Everyday beauty through brushing, with 24K brilliance. New beauty brand AUREA launches its Aurea Gold Brush on Oct. 19, featuring 24-karat pins, microcurrent, red LEDs and negative ions
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ココハビビー株式会社 will launch the Aurea Gold Brush, an electric hairbrush featuring 24-karat pins, microcurrent, red LEDs and negative ions, under its new beauty brand AUREA on Oct. 19, 2026.
Toward a society that understands health through menstruation. Gynecologists 吉村泰典 and 藤井多久磨 appointed as advisers to asai
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株式会社asai has appointed 2 leading experts in reproductive medicine, 吉村泰典 and 藤井多久磨, as advisers. They will support the medical oversight of the menstrual blood testing service reanne kit, provide advice on research and development, and help strengthen ties with medical institutions.
Beloved “trauma fairy tale” author 大海赫’s I Saw Bibi! reissued in tribute
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S＆Tオフィス合同会社 will publish a commemorative reissue of I Saw Bibi!, a signature work by children’s author 大海赫, who died in January 2026. The book will go on sale from Oct. 9, 2026.
株式会社LeapShark signs partnership with international professional education and certification organization PECB
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株式会社LeapShark has signed a partnership with international professional education and certification organization PECB and will work to provide and expand specialized training and certification programs in Japan, including in AI governance and information security.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LeapShark、LeapShark、PECB Group Pte. Ltd.、PECB
A highly flexible multiplayer ramen shop simulation game, Japanese Ramen Simulator, launches in Steam Early Access today!
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株式会社ワイルドドッグ launched the Steam Early Access version of its ramen shop management simulation game Japanese Ramen Simulator today. It is on sale for 1,615 yen, 15% off its regular price of 1,900 yen, and the game has surpassed 200,000 Steam wishlists.
Improve bare skin from the foundation (*1)! New toromy Facial Cleansing Soap and Induction Facial Cleansing Soap Yusui embrace the popular “fermentation” and “boosting (*2)” trends
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株式会社ペリカン石鹸 launched toromy Facial Cleansing Soap and Induction Facial Cleansing Soap Yusui as new products for fall and winter on Oct. 1, 2026.
認定NPO法人じゃんけんぽん will hold its Reiwa 8 fiscal year practice presentations in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2026. It will present 14 case studies in fields including caregiving, disability services and childcare, and a special discussion with 株式会社権兵衛 is also planned.
株式会社AdvanSentinel’s environmental water concentration kit QuickConc® series: new QuickConc® Plus for on-site concentration avoids PCR inhibition
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株式会社AdvanSentinel will launch QuickConc® Plus, a new product in its QuickConc® series of concentration kits for environmental DNA analysis, on Oct. 9, 2026. The addition of zeolite helps avoid PCR inhibition, and the kit supports on-site filtration and concentration.
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Release date: October 9, 2026
1 kit containing 20 tests, 59,000 yen (excluding tax)
Original1キットには20テスト分が含まれます
Established in January 2022 as a joint venture between 塩野義製薬株式会社 and 株式会社島津製作所
ごっこ倶楽部, with 13 billion views to date, and いわき市 release their 3rd installment! A portrait of people continuing to move forward 15 years after the disaster, “so it will never be over”
Cumulative visitors surpass 30,000! Experience-based shop らぶLab, a hot topic on social media with long lines in Harajuku, and its Daikanyama sister store gain popularity
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Ninevation株式会社 announced that cumulative visitors to its experience-based custom shop らぶLab and its Daikanyama sister stores BROWNY and XL PHOTO STUDIO have surpassed 30,000.
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Cumulative visitors surpass 30,000
Companies mentioned：Ninevation株式会社、らぶLab、BROWNY、XL PHOTO STUDIO
薬王堂 to open its first store in Chiba Prefecture, its 3rd prefecture in the Kanto region!
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株式会社薬王堂 will open its first store in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, on October 9, 2026. The store, named “銚子明神店,” will be its 3rd in the Kanto region and its 471st overall.
Sweat in fall and winter contains about 2 times the concentration of odor-causing compounds as summer sweat※1; about 1 in 3 men use antiperspirant deodorants in fall and winter. Deonatulle, a direct-apply antiperspirant deodorant brand, offers tips for tackling sweat and odor in fall and winter
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株式会社シービック is offering tips for tackling sweat and odor in fall and winter using its antiperspirant deodorant brand Deonatulle, noting that the concentration of odor-causing compounds in sweat is about 2 times higher in fall and winter than in summer.
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Sodium concentration in sweat is about 2 times higher in summer (August–September)※1
Scary stories to enjoy on Halloween. THE GHOST LOUNGE, a live paranormal talk show featuring video and a ghost-story teller, to be held October 30 and 31
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THE GHOST LOUNGE, a talk show featuring a ghost-story teller, will be held as a special Halloween event on October 30 and 31, 2026, at B.B.S. Event Dining, operated by 株式会社アクアトラッド.
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Original2026年10月30日（金）・31日（土）
Large LED screen measuring approximately 300 inches
Limited to 60 seats per day
3,500 yen per person (tax included; one drink included)
Baseconnect formally launches Baseconnect Partnership, providing business data for partner services
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Baseconnect株式会社 formally launched Baseconnect Partnership on October 9, 2026, providing business data for partner services. Company and executive data, among other information, are available via API, with use cases including business card management, direct mail distribution and route searches.
Facts
Company data: 5.2 million companies
Executive and other data: 2.5 million people
Store data: 2.3 million records
Sole proprietor data: 700,000 records
Department data: 620,000 records
Facility data: 550,000 records
Business location data: 460,000 records
Government agency data: 58,000 records
Corporate news data: 10 million records/month
Job listing data: 400,000 records/month
Capital: ¥1.43 billion (including capital reserves)
15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake: “Mobile infrastructure” to transform disaster preparedness for the future
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特定非営利活動法人エコロジーオンライン and 株式会社ピースノート have published an interview looking back on their 15 years of collaboration since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the concept of “mobile infrastructure,” the two aim to address emerging social challenges in disaster preparedness, healthcare and the environment.
—Bike travel, gravel and city riding. A day off with Brompton, experienced through 3 group rides—“Brompton Experience Days in Nagoya” to be held October 24 and 25
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BROMPTON JAPAN株式会社 will hold “Brompton Experience Days in Nagoya” on October 24 and 25, 2026, in collaboration with カミハギサイクル緑店 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The event will offer 3 group-ride programs—bike travel, gravel and city riding—and introduce the joy of riding and test rides on Brompton bikes.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! “Pink Ribbon 2026: Learn, Detect, Keep Working” event to be held at Times Building on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24
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ピンクリボン沖縄 and Okinawa Times will hold an event at the Times Building on October 23 and 24 to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The event will include screening vehicles offering examinations at special prices, exhibitor booths and talks.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Up to 20% off HIKSEMI microSD Express cards and ultra-compact SSDs
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株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ will offer 8 HIKSEMI products, including microSD Express cards and Type-C plug-in SSDs “S200” and “S450,” during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October 2026. The products will be eligible for discounts of up to 20%.
PXG adds zero-torque technology to its popular “Torpedo” putter
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PXG announced on October 8, 2026, the new “PXG® Torpedo® ZT Putter,” evolving its popular “Torpedo” putter from the Battle Ready II series with a zero-torque (ZT) design.
【Exclusive survey: 1】レンタルバスターズ releases its first-half 2026 Office Furniture Rental Index; inquiries from BPO providers contribute to the index
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株式会社レンタルバスターズ announced the release of its first-half 2026 Office Furniture Rental Index, reporting that the average composite index was 135.66%, up 4.09% year over year. There were many inquiries from BPO providers, and 4 product categories recorded their highest-ever unit prices.
Travel ranks No. 1 among things women are glad they did—but what ranks No. 1 among things they wish they had done? 330 women share what they want to do by age 35
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株式会社グレイスグループ surveyed 330 women aged 35–50 about things they wish they had done when they were younger. Travel ranked No. 1, while building assets topped the list of regrets.
大阪電気通信大学 uses AI instructors in “Physics 1: Exercises,” supporting students as they solve individually assigned problems
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株式会社DOU announced details of the “OECU AI Instructor” initiative, introduced by 大阪電気通信大学 in “Physics 1: Exercises” in the first semester of fiscal 2026. By presenting each student with different problems and combining AI-based question support with in-person assistance from faculty and teaching assistants, the initiative is helping build up learning histories and improve classes.
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41 people (68.3% of the 60 respondents to this question)
Physical changes varied widely among individuals, while mental health remained broadly steady. Interim effectiveness review of Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture’s “Reiwa 8 Senior Exercise Habit-Building Training” (physical, mental and daily functioning / survey summary), Part 2
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エアデジタル株式会社 released an interim analysis of its exercise habit-building program for older adults in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture. Average physical function (CS30) improved slightly, though individual differences were substantial, while mental health (WHO-5) remained steady. Participants were at high risk of impaired daily functioning, and a detailed analysis is planned for the final report.
Facts
40 registered participants
28 participants with comparable pre- and post-training data
New canvas tote with an inner pocket and loops for customizing with key chains and chains
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CLAT-JAPAN, the e-commerce brand operated by 株式会社フォーカス, has launched a new canvas tote in S and M sizes, featuring loops for customization with key chains and chains, as well as an inner pocket. The company also announced plans including 2026 sales of ¥4 billion.
Family-friendly hands-on event “KIDS FES in WHATAWON” to be held October 17 and 18
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FoodFes株式会社 will hold “KIDS FES in WHATAWON,” a hands-on event for families, at the WHATAWON complex in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026. Admission is free.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE × Kyoto collaboration, second edition: on-site report! A journey through Kyoto with the Nikkes in search of lost items—a special collaboration experience blending with Kyoto’s traditional culture
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An on-site report on “A Journey to Find Lost Items with the Nikkes!,” the second collaboration between Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and Kyoto. Activities include a stamp rally, an exhibition of custom-made kimonos, AR content and a collaboration with JR東海.
Facts
This project, which began on Tuesday, September 15, 2026,
Until Tuesday, November 10, the final day of the event
Release date: Now streaming to popular acclaim (released Friday, November 4, 2022)
We currently produce approximately 150 projects annually
ＴＯＰＰＡＮシステムインテグレーション and エーピーコミュニケーションズ reach basic agreement on collaboration in the multicloud business
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ＴＯＰＰＡＮシステムインテグレーション and エーピーコミュニケーションズ have reached a basic agreement to expand joint sales and service delivery in the multicloud field. The companies will combine their expertise in systems operations and maintenance with their cloud and IT infrastructure capabilities to support businesses’ digital transformation.
Redcliff to stage a 900-drone show at the 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival
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株式会社レッドクリフ will produce a drone show featuring 900 drones at the 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival, to be held in Konosu, Saitama Prefecture, on October 10, 2026.
[20th Industry-Specific Survey] AI検索パートナーズ (TechSuite株式会社) conducts a study of AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing office brokerage and relocation support companies｜128 companies observed
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AI検索パートナーズ, operated by TechSuite株式会社, examined AI responses about choosing office brokerage and relocation support companies. It found 128 companies mentioned and revealed that the companies recommended varied by persona.
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A total of 128 companies were observed
The study covered 72 AI responses collected as of October 2026
Even the most frequently mentioned company appeared in only 29.2% of responses
The top 5 companies accounted for a combined 25.9% of all mentions
Of these, 88 companies appeared in just 1 response
Brokerage firms specializing in startups had an appearance rate of over 40%, higher than any other category
Original1回答あたりの平均会社数も3.58〜4.08と幅があります
Nearly 60% of the sources AI relied on were companies' own official websites
Comparison and introduction media also accounted for more than 1/3
Has a track record of producing AI articles for over 300 companies
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、バクヤスAI 記事代行、AIスカウトくん、メディア立上げパートナーズ
ITC Agents Japan 2027, a global conference specializing in insurance agencies, to feature Shū Yamaguchi as keynote speaker
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株式会社Hokanグループ announced that it will hold ITC Agents Japan 2027, a global conference for insurance agencies co-hosted with Clarion Events Pte Ltd, at Tokyo International Forum on March 3, 2027. Independent researcher Shū Yamaguchi will deliver the keynote address, exploring the next solutions for insurance agency management under the theme “Insurance Context.”
人宿町人情祭2026, held in Hitoyadocho, Shizuoka City, is set for October 25. A record 40 shops will take part, with food vendors, longtime local takeout shops, stage events and more.
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The 8th edition this year
A record 40 shops
More than 10,000 visitors every year
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 10:30–19:00
Grand bingo event with prizes worth more than ¥200,000 in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社創造舎、ITAMAE朝太郎、小料理そっせ、TOWARI – The Crafted Crust –、TRAEVO、BAKA-YA、呑処 鞠舞、WCB第参番移動式冷蔵庫、包、THE DECK TEN、人宿藍染工房、駿府の工房 匠宿、Bar ALCOHOL RHYTHM、いとぐち〜緒〜、牛串酒場 舌心。、人宿焼肉 あわヨクバ。、JAY’S BAR TRUMP、宇田川ベースカフェ、オーガニック抹茶カフェ 和み、ibrido、TENO、花のあるくらし研究所、やさいとフルーツ＋真心 ハコ、占い館 サイノス、Bar aer、お燗と中華 華音、SINQ、テキーラダイナー、アクアリウム ミクロ、Humble Burg、Chinese dining縁、TRATTORIA nost、COWBOY 人宿町店、デザインオフィス創造舎、静岡醸造/SHIZUOKA BREWING、人宿酒場 TAKUNOMI、中國料理 克弥屋、T’s green omachi、GOAL BASE SHIZUOKA、SUBWAY、就活カフェNANA-SHOKU(キッズパーク)、乃だや、池作、福満
シェアダイン and 服部栄養専門学校 hold the first “Global Sushi Chef Certification Light”
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株式会社シェアダイン, with the cooperation of 服部栄養専門学校, held the first “Global Sushi Chef Certification Light” on September 28 for chefs seeking employment overseas. The practical skills assessment provides certification that can be used on CHEFLINK profiles and resumes, with the aim of reducing mismatches in overseas hiring and creating career opportunities.
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Held for the first time on September 28
70% of participants said they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied”
A global career platform for chefs, with 50,000 chefs registered
More than 40,000 graduates have entered the food industry to date