Applications open for the “Live in Maruzen Junkudo” Tour 2026
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株式会社丸善ジュンク堂書店 will hold its “Live in Maruzen Junkudo” tour at its Sannomiya store in Kobe from Nov. 21 to 22, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. Participation is free, but purchasing books is a requirement. 5 groups, or 10 people, will be selected by lottery.
OiTr installed at 『盛岡大学・盛岡大学短期大学部（岩手県滝沢市）』! Sanitary pads stocked in women’s restroom stalls, creating a campus where everyone can study and take on challenges with peace of mind
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オイテル株式会社 installed OiTr, a free menstrual product service for women’s restroom stalls, at 盛岡大学 and 盛岡大学短期大学部. The service launched on Sept. 24, 2026. This is the first installation in Iwate Prefecture, made possible with support from the alumni association.
Stepjob to hold webinar on hiring foreign workers for logistics companies on Oct. 21
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Stepjob, operated by ポールトゥウィン株式会社, will hold a free online webinar on Oct. 21, 2026, explaining recruitment in the Specified Skilled Worker fields for logistics companies.
Sports Force Lab | Research Report No. 04: Does being able to put things into words help people grow?
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株式会社アーシャルデザイン released the 4th report from its joint research project, Sports Force Lab, with the University of Tokyo American Football Club Warriors. The survey results suggest a relationship between the habit of articulating ideas, hypothesis generation, and foundational problem-solving skills.
Taking Tokoname’s craftsmanship overseas: Inbound tour visits teapot and bonsai pot artisans
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常滑市 and とこなめ観光協会 have created an inbound tour that lets visitors explore the workshops of teapot and bonsai pot artisans with advance reservations and multilingual guides.
Ideal for Japanese-style displays! オリジナルプリント.jp launches easy-to-create, one-off tabletop mini hanging scrolls, made online
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株式会社イメージ・マジック began selling tabletop-sized mini hanging scrolls in suede and crepe-style fabrics through its on-demand printing service, オリジナルプリント.jp, on Oct. 8, 2026.
株式会社和多屋別荘 has stepped up its Ureshino Living Lab initiative and established a space QOL Saga Co-Creation Hub (provisional name) by the 早稲田大学野中研究室 in an office area inside the facility. Alongside co-creation between companies and the local community, academic expertise will now contribute to efforts to create future ways of life through research and demonstration projects ahead of the full-scale launch of ULL in 2026.
On Sept. 22, 2026, 沖縄アリーナ株式会社 held a basketball sports class for スペシャルオリンピックス日本・沖縄, with 30 participants taking part in practice. The organization placed 3rd in basketball at the national tournament that September, and the experience of practicing at the venue was credited with contributing to the result.
“I want to start a new business, but I don’t know what to do.” Free “New Business Idea Generation Template” released for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering a free template to help small and medium-sized business owners generate new business ideas on Oct. 9, 2026.
Toward rice farming that can withstand heat and lack of sunshine: “Mirai Rice Farming Academy,” an online seminar offering practical lessons in climate-resilient rice cultivation, opens in November
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株式会社日本農業新聞 will hold the fall edition of “Mirai Rice Farming Academy,” an online seminar on climate-resilient rice cultivation, in 4 sessions in November 2026.
Additional investment in The Farge’s Series A round for its preventive healthcare AI development and personalized prevention business
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株式会社ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ made an additional investment in The Farge’s Series A round. The Farge develops preventive healthcare AI.
Facts
Over approximately 4 years
The 3rd investment in these 4 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、Genesia Venture Fund 3号、GV-3、株式会社ザ・ファージ、伊藤忠テクノロジーベンチャーズ株式会社、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、株式会社ふくいキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社ビジョンインキュベイト、千葉大学
Tokyo office market trends at the end of September 2026: Vacancy rates and average asking rents in the 7 major wards. “Potential vacancy rate: 2.14%, down 0.09 points month on month; average asking rent: ¥33,993 per tsubo, up ¥955 per tsubo month on month”
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三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社 announced Tokyo office market trends as of the end of September 2026. The potential vacancy rate in the 7 major wards was 2.14% (down 0.09 points month on month), while the average asking rent was ¥33,993 per tsubo (up ¥955 per tsubo). The company also observed a decline in the share of companies considering relocation and an increase in concrete relocation activity.
Facts
Down 0.09 points month on month
Up ¥955 per tsubo month on month
Potential vacancy rate in the 5 major wards: 1.77%
Average asking rent in the 5 major wards: ¥39,042 per tsubo
Joint webinar on Thursday, Oct. 29: The latest creative strategies to drive Meta ad performance—practical know-how on AI optimization and talent utilization
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株式会社Wunderbar and 株式会社グラッドキューブ will hold a free webinar on creative strategies for Meta advertising on Oct. 29, 2026.
一般社団法人埼玉県物産観光協会 held an event for local media in New York City on Oct. 7, Reiwa 8, showcasing Saitama Prefecture’s traditional culture and regional products, including Omiya bonsai and Sayama tea.
Facts
October 7, Reiwa 8
9:00 a.m.
2 Michelin stars
31 people in total
18 media representatives
13 travel industry representatives
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人埼玉県物産観光協会、THE GALLERY by Odo、大堂浩樹氏、笛木醤油株式会社、株式会社新井園本店、下島房宙日本刀鍛錬場、秩父札所連合会、常楽寺、新啓織物、株式会社 大越忠製作所
Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World — Presented by Hirochin! The streamer’s nightmare climbing game Pogostuck! Airing Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:57 p.m.
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The Oct. 13 episode of TOKYO MX’s game variety show “Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World” features Noda Crystal taking on “Pogostuck,” a challenging mountain-climbing game that makes streamers give up.
“Sado Old Folk House Stay Sadomari Izumi House” wins Excellence Award at the 43rd Housing Renovation Competition
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“Sado Old Folk House Stay Sadomari Izumi House,” operated by Sado Kisen, won the Excellence Award at the 43rd Housing Renovation Competition. It was selected from 303 entries nationwide, following its 2025 Good Design Award.
A remarkable 100% satisfaction rate (※)! Beauty creator networking event “LIPS Trend Fes FOR CREATORS” to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12
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Beauty platform “LIPS,” operated by 株式会社AppBrew, held the networking event “LIPS Trend Fes FOR CREATORS” for creators on Sept. 12, 2026, and achieved a 100% satisfaction rate in its participant survey.
Facts
Sept. 12 (Sat.), 2026
9 popular brands
108 survey respondents
15 million cumulative downloads
Companies mentioned：株式会社AppBrew、LIPS、AQUALABEL、&honey、CANMAKE、SOFINA Primavista、NARIS UP、PERFECT DIARY、PERFECT ONE FOCUS、melt、melnee、THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL、App Tweak
“Crane Game Super” heads to Saitama! エブリデイスーパー at the Tama no Kuni store relocates to Okegawa, with a new store also set to open in Gyoda!
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株式会社東洋 announced that it will relocate エブリデイスーパー to エブリデイとれトレ屋桶川店 in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture, and open a new store in Gyoda, エブリデイ行田店, offering the same concept.
【Deadline approaching】The collection period for the 17th Nichiban Roll Core ECO Project ends Friday, Oct. 30!
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ニチバン株式会社 announced that the collection deadline for the 17th Nichiban Roll Core ECO Project, which collects and reuses the cores of used adhesive tape rolls, is Oct. 30, 2026. The cumulative number collected has reached 6,678,926, and proceeds will go toward mangrove planting in the Philippines and forest conservation activities.
We don’t want young people to give up on challenges because they were born in a rural area. 山梨県 launches hometown tax crowdfunding
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山梨県 is promoting the “DX Talent Development Ecosystem Creation Project” to create an environment where young people living in rural areas—including middle and high school and university students—can take on new challenges such as programming and solving local issues. It has launched hometown tax crowdfunding to continue and expand this initiative.
Adoption expands in the reuse industry: generative AI market data service “aucfan.com MCP Server” surpasses 100 cumulative contracts
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株式会社オークファン announced that its generative AI market data service “aucfan.com MCP Server” surpassed 100 cumulative contracts as of the end of September 2026. Adoption is growing, particularly in the reuse industry, where the service is used to improve the efficiency of tasks such as appraisals and purchasing decisions.
Facts
Cumulative contracts※ surpass 100
As of the end of September 2026
Approximately 70 billion product transaction records spanning the past 10 years
A case that cut appraisal time by 10 minutes or more
Approximately 70% of clients are corporations
Approximately 30% are sole proprietors
Contracts in the past 3 months account for more than half of the cumulative total
Kumon Publishing and audiobook.jp jointly develop “Tohoku University Professor Ryuta Kawashima’s Listen-and-Train Brain Workout,” supervised by 東北大学 Professor Ryuta Kawashima
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audiobook.jp, operated by 株式会社オトバンク, and 株式会社くもん出版 have jointly developed the brain-training audio content “Tohoku University Professor Ryuta Kawashima’s Listen-and-Train Brain Workout,” supervised by Professor Ryuta Kawashima of 東北大学, and will begin distributing it on Oct. 9, 2026.
Office furniture brand “NII” to unveil new collection to the public in Japan for the first time
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株式会社イトーキ’s office furniture brand “NII” will exhibit at the design festival “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026,” beginning Oct. 30, 2026, and unveil its 3 new collection products—“HAKUSAN,” “BIWA” and “ALLROUND”—to the public in Japan for the first time.
The adidas PRISM COLLECTION 2026 Fall/Winter, exclusive to Sports Depo and Alpen, is now on sale!
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株式会社アルペン has released new items from the adidas PRISM COLLECTION 2026 Fall/Winter, exclusive to Sports Depo and Alpen. Kep1er has been named the collection’s muse, and looks featuring each member, along with interviews by Modelpress, have been published.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibean!! Puzzle — “【Pajama Party】Kusuri Yakuzen Pickup Gacha” Begins!
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Poppin Games Japan will hold the “【Pajama Party】Kusuri Yakuzen Pickup Gacha” in its smartphone puzzle game “100Kano” starting Oct. 9, 2026. The event “Let’s Pajama Party♪ Part 5” will also begin on the same day.
Facts
Original2026年10月9日(金)12:00〜10月20日(火)11:59まで
Original2026年10月10日(土)12:00〜10月18日(日)11:59まで
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
[Survey on Buyers’ Attitudes Toward Case Studies] “Contract renewal rates and continued usage rates” are cited as reliable evidence of track record by 44.1%, while individual company case studies are cited by just 21.6%
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According to a buyer attitudes survey conducted by IDEATECH, “contract renewal rates and continued usage rates” were the most widely supported reliable evidence of a track record in selecting products for businesses (44.1%), while individual company case studies were cited by just 21.6%. In addition, about 40% of respondents who had read a case study in full said it had helped them judge whether there was sufficient implementation and usage track record.
Facts
“Contract renewal rates and continued usage rates”: 44.1%
“Challenges and burdens that arose after implementation”: 56.8%
“Nyanko Dai Shoten Online” 1st Anniversary Item, Part 2! “Papier-Mâché Daruma Fukubiki Gacha Cat,” made by long-established dollmaker Yoshitoku, arrives!
Naruto fans around the world, assemble at Shinobizato! A special feature on “Shinobizato Uzumaki Naruto Birthday Festival 2026,” the annual celebration of Naruto
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A limited-time event, “Shinobizato Uzumaki Naruto Birthday Festival 2026,” celebrating the birthday of protagonist Naruto Uzumaki, will be held starting Sept. 26, 2026, at the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato attraction in Nijigen no Mori, an anime park on Awaji Island. It includes 8 major activities.
To mark FREAK’S STORE’s 40th anniversary, ALPHA INDUSTRIES and NANGA join forces. Reversible MA-1 and M-65 PARKA styles reimagine military classics for today. They’re among this season’s highlights!
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To mark FREAK’S STORE’s 40th anniversary, a triple collaboration with ALPHA INDUSTRIES and NANGA introduces a reversible MA-1 jacket and a 3WAY M-65 field jacket. Sales begin Oct. 9, 2026.
Premium Christmas Live Dinner 2026, a Gift for a Holy Night
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A notice for the Premium Christmas Live Dinner to be held by ホテル インターコンチネンタル 東京ベイ on Dec. 24, 2026. The event features a special course by the executive chef, live music, and views of Tokyo Bay at night.
VIS presents “swoon-worthy autumn tops.” New tops for autumn that you can wear right now
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The women’s brand VIS, operated by 株式会社ジュン, has unveiled 5 new tops for autumn. Its lineup includes knits and cardigans, with an emphasis on standout looks and versatile styling.
“Satsumasendai Circular Model” launches, connecting local industries to build a circular economy
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合同会社情熱家 and 株式会社グリーナー have launched a pilot project for the “Satsumasendai Circular Model,” which turns food waste such as shochu lees into compost for reuse as an agricultural resource. ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社 is also collaborating on the development and implementation of a local resource-circulation model.
“Review Posting Campaign” to run on NY Online starting Friday, Oct. 9!
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株式会社ダイドーフォワード will hold a “Review Posting Campaign” centered on its flagship apparel brand NEWYORKER starting Oct. 9, 2026, awarding 50 points to those who complete a review during the campaign period.
A “Weekly Changing Coupon” exclusively for the official やよい軒 app! 50 yen off 6 popular set meals each week, including the Ginger Pork Set Meal!
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株式会社プレナス will distribute coupons exclusively through the official やよい軒 app, offering 50 yen off 6 popular set meals on a rotating weekly basis from Oct. 12 through Nov. 1. Valid at 380 stores nationwide.
Turning bedding fabric offcuts into cloths for everyday use: launching the “Pasima®EX Multi Cloth,” developed with Saori Honda
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株式会社dinos will launch the sustainable “Pasima®EX Multi Cloth,” made using offcuts generated during production of the Pasima®EX series and jointly developed with home organization consultant Saori Honda. It goes on sale Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 9, 2026 (Fri.)
Will mark its 55th anniversary in December 2026
Large (approx. 30 cm × 60cm)
Small (approximately 12 cm × 30 cm)
Value 4-piece set (2 large, 2 small): ¥2,990 (tax included)
Notice on Opening the 2nd Store in India [NITORI Sky City Mall Mumbai]
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株式会社ニトリホールディングス announced that it will open “NITORI Sky City Mall Mumbai” inside Sky City Mall in Mumbai, India, on October 15, 2026. This will be ニトリグループ’s 1,093rd store and its 2nd in India.
New sparkling water made with natural water from Mount Fuji: “Fuji Mineral Water Sparkling 490ml Aluminum Bottle Can”
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富士急グループ’s 富士ミネラルウォーター株式会社 will launch “Fuji Mineral Water Sparkling 490ml Aluminum Bottle Can,” an unsweetened sparkling water made with natural water from Mount Fuji, on October 19, 2026.
[ヒルトン成田] Savor a northern winter with Tokachi Shihoro beef, seafood bowls and white sweets: “Northern Delicacies Tour & Pure White Sweets Buffet” begins November 1 (Sunday)
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ヒルトン成田’s Terrace Restaurant will hold a buffet fair from November 1 to December 18, 2026, featuring dishes made with ingredients from Hokkaido and Tohoku, along with white sweets.
[Hokuriku Region Only] A huge lineup of Hokuriku favorites! The “Taste Tour of 3 Hokuriku Prefectures!” fair, featuring products supervised by first-time participants 中華そば 一力 and キッチンユキ, desserts made with Kaga roasted green tea, and more, starts October 13 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ファミリーマート will hold its “Taste Tour of 3 Hokuriku Prefectures!” fair, launching 6 new products recreating local ingredients and famous restaurant flavors from the Hokuriku region at approximately 550 stores in the region starting October 13, 2026.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
All 6 new products
Rolling out from October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Approximately 550 FamilyMart stores in the Hokuriku region
[ホテルニューグランド] Enjoy a menu worthy of the New Year in an elegant setting! “New Year Lunch Buffet 2027”
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ホテルニューグランド will hold the “New Year Lunch Buffet 2027” for 2 days only, on January 1 and 2, 2027. Prices are ¥15,000 for adults and ¥8,000 for children.
[Rooibos Tea Survey] Awareness stands at 86.2% and 54.8% have tried it! “Health consciousness” is the No. 1 reason people started drinking it
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A survey on awareness and drinking habits for rooibos tea by 株式会社NEXER Group and health tea specialist 株式会社健成園 found that 54.8% of people who regularly drink tea have tried rooibos tea, while awareness stands at 86.3%. The No. 1 reason for starting to drink it was “to focus on my health” (35.2%). The most important factors when choosing it were “a taste that is easy to drink” (33.8%), “price and value for money” (29.7%) and “being caffeine-free” (16.4%).
Coming up on October 11 (Sunday)! Merchandise announced for 石田組’s Osaka-Jo Hall show!
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Details have been announced for 石田組’s October 11, 2026, show at Osaka-Jo Hall, including original merchandise, same-day ticket sales and an event outline.
Celebrating the digital release of the latest song “She Just Wanna”! A GAN (岩田剛典) feature listening party, with an exclusive voice message on air, will be held at the AWA Lounge!
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AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party at the “AWA Lounge” on October 9, 2026, to celebrate the digital release of GAN (岩田剛典)’s latest song, “She Just Wanna.”
The Utsunomiya event in the World Skateboarding Tour (WST), an international competition series leading to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, will be broadcast live for free on ABEMA.
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ABEMA has decided to livestream the semifinals and finals of the Utsunomiya event in the World Skateboarding Tour (WST), an international skateboarding competition series linked to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, for free. Terrestrial broadcasts on the テレビ朝日 network and highlight streaming of the Paraguay World Championships are also planned.
Limited-time campaign offering savings on the “ABEMA de J SPORTS” annual plan launches Oct. 9 (Friday) at 13:00! The annual plan with monthly payments drops from 2,380 yen to 1,980 yen per month, while the student discount drops from 1,440 yen to 980 yen per month.
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株式会社AbemaTV will launch a discount campaign for the annual “ABEMA de J SPORTS” plan at 13:00 on Oct. 9. The annual plan with monthly payments, normally priced at 2,380 yen per month, will cost 1,980 yen, while the student discount plan will drop from 1,440 yen to 980 yen.
GMOインターネットグループ and Google Cloud launch an AI promotion project
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GMOインターネットグループ, in collaboration with Google Cloud, will launch the “AI Promotion Project” on September 24, 2026. The project will focus on 4 areas: transitioning to Agentic Workflow, building a shared Data Agent platform, developing the new “Agentic Commerce” service, and strengthening security with “Agentic Defence.” The group aims to become a “hyperautomation enterprise group” by November 30, 2027.
Recommended by musical theater actor Yoshio Inoue! An in-depth look at the finances of great composers! “Comparing the Fees of Composers Throughout History: Expanded Edition”
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will release “Comparing the Fees of Composers Throughout History: Expanded Edition” on September 10, 2026, with a recommendation from musical theater actor Yoshio Inoue.
“Piave DOP Cheese,” a bounty of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, makes its full-scale debut in Japan! Tasting and experience event at ホテルオークラ東京 closes to great acclaim
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大倉フーズ株式会社 held a tasting and experience event at ホテルオークラ東京 to mark its exclusive Japanese distribution agreement for the Italian hard cheese “Piave DOP.” Approximately 120 people attended, and the event featured 3 aging types and a raspadura demonstration.
Actors Yu Imou and Kanata Hosoda wear URBAN RESEARCH / URBAN RESEARCH DOORS “Exclusive Barbour”
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URBAN RESEARCH and URBAN RESEARCH DOORS will release 4 special collaboration items with British brand Barbour on Oct. 9. Actors Yu Imou and Kanata Hosoda will model the collection.
Facts
October 9 (Fri.)
4 special exclusive items
¥57,200
¥72,600
¥61,600
¥75,900
¥9,900
1894
Approximately 130 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、Barbour
77% of the town is forest, and forestry is a job for 1 in 3,000 people. Ehime Prefecture’s Uchiko Town launches “Hei Hei Ho,” a forestry culture magazine
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Ehime Prefecture’s Uchiko Town published the inaugural issue of the forestry magazine “Hei Hei Ho” on October 8, 2026. 株式会社武田林業 handled the project planning, and 8,000 copies were distributed.
Facts
8,000 copies published
Approximately 44,000 people work in forestry
Veterinarians nationwide (approximately 40,000)
Approximately 68% of that forest is planted forest
Big data analytics and generative AI overhaul auto repair estimates! フロータス develops a “Scratch and Dent Preliminary Estimate Simulator” using image recognition AI
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株式会社フロータス has developed a “Scratch and Dent Preliminary Estimate Simulator” that uses big data analytics and generative AI to instantly generate highly accurate auto repair estimates from photos uploaded by users.
【万座プリンスホテル・万座高原ホテル】～ A spectacular emerald-green view, available again for the first time in 8 years ～
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万座プリンスホテル and 万座高原ホテル will offer a limited-time accommodation plan to mark the opening of Kusatsu-Shirane Volcano’s Yugama crater lake to visitors for the first time in 8 years.
“DolphinX AIO,” an AI search optimization (AIO/LLMO) tool, launches “Citation Source Analysis,” which automatically classifies pages used by generative AI as sources for its answers
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株式会社メディアリーチ began offering “Citation Source Analysis,” a new feature for its AI search optimization tool “DolphinX AIO” that automatically classifies and tallies pages cited as sources for generative AI answers, on October 6, 2026.
Facts
Available starting October 6, 2026
3 perspectives: “relationship to the brand,” “site format,” and “page type”
5 key features of DolphinX AIO’s “Citation Source Analysis”
“DolphinX AIO,” an AI search optimization (AIO/LLMO) tool, launches “Mention Position,” a feature that tracks daily where a company’s brand is listed in AI answers
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株式会社メディアリーチ began offering “Mention Position,” a new feature for its AI search optimization tool “DolphinX AIO” that tracks daily where a company’s brand is listed in generative AI answers, on October 6, 2026.
New challenge for inbound tourism initiatives in fiscal 2027: Generative AI recommends destinations to “visit” 89% of the time, compared with 54% for “eat” and “experience”
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合同会社56project published “JAPAN REGIONAL INBOUND AI OPPORTUNITY REPORT 2027, No. 01,” an analysis of generative AI responses aimed at inbound travelers. The report highlights an “AI recommendation gap”: 89% for “visit,” compared with just 54% for “eat” and “experience.”
Super Normal to sell “VERDA MATCHA,” a green liqueur made with chlorella and matcha, on Makuake
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株式会社Super Normal will begin selling VERDA MATCHA, a green liqueur made with chlorella and matcha with an alcohol content of 9 degrees, through Makuake on Oct. 9, 2026.
[Complete in 1 volume] Loved by every heroine!? The reverse-romance comedy 「ギャルゲーフラグクラッシュ」 about an otaku office worker is available as a collected edition starting today! Includes 3 previously unreleased episodes as a special bonus.
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Volume 1 of the collected edition of the web manga 「ギャルゲーフラグクラッシュ」 by 由津, published under HIKE編集部's 「コミックエラン」 label, became available on Oct. 9, 2026. It includes 3 previously unreleased episodes and concludes the story in Volume 1.
A joint webinar by recruitment social media operator wakaru, which “deliberately avoids chasing viral popularity,” and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider ネオキャリア! They will explain methods and case studies for achieving better hiring matches through RPO × social media. Held on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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wakaru株式会社 and ネオキャリア will jointly hold an online seminar on Oct. 21, 2026, about achieving better hiring matches using RPO and recruitment social media.
Invitation to the opening event for OS dept.（オガスタデポ）, a new manufacturing hub
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オーガニックスタジオ新潟株式会社 will hold an open-house event on Oct. 24, 2026, to mark the completion of OS dept.（オガスタデポ）, the new base for its construction department. Visitors may drop in freely.
The next hurdle for AI: “Can that decision be adopted?” — Technology suite centered on a Responsibility OS completes 7 PCT international applications
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株式会社AIアシュアランス announced that it has completed a total of 7 PCT international applications for its AI assurance technology suite, centered on a “Responsibility OS.” The company aims to establish a foundation that connects technical assurance concerning the adoption of AI decisions to risk assessment for “AI insurance.” It has published formalized responses to the EU AI Act and Japan's AI Business Operator Guidelines using Lean4.
Free release of a 14-page illustrated practical guide on “Reviewing AI proposals and refining them for workplace use”
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リクエスト株式会社 has made a 14-page illustrated practical guide freely available to help readers evaluate AI-generated proposals and provide revision instructions.
[A book bringing together 88 sacred trees from Hokkaido to Okinawa] 「神宿る木をめぐる日本の聖樹巡礼 日本の御神木88柱」, introducing sacred trees that have received prayers at shrines across Japan alongside beautiful photographs, goes on sale Friday, Oct. 9.
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株式会社大洋図書 will publish the book 「神宿る木をめぐる日本の聖樹巡礼 日本の御神木88柱」 on Oct. 9, 2026. Written, edited, photographed, and art-directed by 中田薫, the visual guide selects 88 sacred trees thriving at shrines across Japan and introduces them with photographs.
Donations totaling 1億円 from in-store fundraising for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake disaster entrusted to Kumamoto Prefecture — Ongoing support through the “Kumamoto Fair,” where customers can show support by eating local products
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株式会社ファミリーマート entrusted Kumamoto Prefecture with a total of 100 million yen, combining in-store donations and the company's own contribution, on Oct. 9, 2026, to support people affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake. It is also providing ongoing recovery support through its 「がんばろう熊本応援キャンペーン」.
食べチョク supports a Kumamoto earthquake relief initiative at Haneda Airport. Learn about Kumamoto before departing and “visit to support, support from home”
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株式会社ビビッドガーデン held the “visit to support, support from home” initiative at Haneda Airport to support Kumamoto earthquake relief, attracting approximately 1,000 visitors.
[Held Nov. 29] Call for donations and sponsorships for the 25th まちfes葉山
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特定非営利活動法人葉山まちづくり協会 will hold the 25th まちfes葉山 at 葉山町福祉文化会館 in 葉山町 on Nov. 29, 2026, and is seeking donations and sponsorships to ensure its sustainable operation.
Dida and VORTEX sign a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand business opportunities in Japan
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AI-first travel technology company Dida Holdings and Japanese business development and investment company 株式会社VORTEX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic business partnership in Japan. The companies will collaborate exclusively on cross-industry business opportunities, including in transportation and tourism, as well as M&A, with the aim of expanding Dida's network in the Japanese market.
[Sendai] “Soyogi Tea Bath” begins Nov. 1: An autumn tea journey featuring お茶の井ヶ田 and 愛子天空の湯 そよぎの杜
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愛子天空の湯 そよぎの杜, operated by 株式会社GEN, and お茶の井ヶ田株式会社 are partnering to hold the “Soyogi Tea Bath” on weekends and holidays starting Nov. 1, 2026. The event will offer tea baths, löyly, and limited-edition menu items, with a special foot bath also available at 秋保ヴィレッジ アグリエの森.
A historic streetscape becomes a work of art. The 33rd 美濃和紙あかりアート展 opens Sunday, Oct. 11!
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The 33rd 美濃和紙あかりアート展, which adorns the Edo-period streetscape with illuminated Mino washi art, opens on Oct. 11 in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. The exhibition features approximately 300 new works and 200 award-winning works from previous years, and also provides information on autumn foliage spots and accommodations.
What will people do when generative AI becomes a partner at work? Practical guide published on connecting goals, fact-checking and decision-making
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リクエスト株式会社 has made available for free a practical guide titled “What will people do when generative AI becomes a partner at work?” on using generative AI as a partner at work. The guide explains an approach that connects exploring objectives, fact-checking and decision-making, in 22 pages in A4 landscape format. It is intended for staff who use generative AI, their managers, and human resources and training staff.
[Nov. 12, in Shimbashi] Turn AI adoption into a competitive advantage! Free seminar explains how to obtain ISO42001 (AIMS) certification — Building an organization that balances the “offense” of AI adoption with the “defense” of risk management
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Optima Solutions will hold a free seminar on obtaining ISO42001 certification in Shimbashi on Nov. 12, 2026.
学校法人三幸学園 東京ウェディング＆ブライダル専門学校 to hold on-campus dress show on Oct. 24; students will plan and run the event to promote practical learning in the bridal industry
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東京ウェディング＆ブライダル専門学校, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, will hold its first on-campus dress show planned and run by students on Oct. 24, 2026, promoting practical learning.
Explore 南国市 and discover the town's charms! “Shamo Banchō and Nangoku Journey Stamp Rally” launches! Using the local currency “Jimoppe” to travel from the museum into the town of 南国市
“2026 Summer Drama Feature” highlights shows that caught the attention of 番組表.Gガイド users — Missed it, or want to watch it again? Find it here.
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株式会社IPG launched its “July 2026 Summer Drama Feature” on the web browser version of 番組表.Gガイド on Oct. 8, 2026. The feature compiles catch-up streaming information based on user interest and provides a way to go directly to services where viewers can watch.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
July 2026 Summer Drama Feature
Monthly active users number approximately 7 million
AI business succession agent “Tsuguvi” launches official website; posts product information and introduction video, and opens registration for launch updates
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株式会社Kikuvi launched the official website for its AI business succession agent “Tsuguvi,” currently in development, on Oct. 8, 2026, and opened registration for launch updates. The product is also scheduled to be exhibited at CEATEC 2026.
Pre-registration for “Alchemist Code: Port Masters” surpasses 50,000! Milestone rewards announced, with additional rewards for reaching 70,000
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株式会社KMS announced that pre-registration for “誰ガ為のアルケミスト ポートマスターズ,” a new game from its game studio K3 Studio, has surpassed 50,000. Rewards for reaching the milestone include Phantom Crystals and summon tickets, and additional rewards have also been set for reaching 70,000. The announcement also included a new key visual, the release of the theme song music video, and information about a campaign on official X.
Facts
Pre-registration surpasses 50,000
Rewards for reaching 70,000
1,000 Phantom Crystals
10-pull summon ticket guaranteeing 1 slot of SSR or higher
“Nobunaga's Ambition: Shin Sen” PK Season “Conquest of Kyushu” begins Oct. 10 (Sat.)! New special terrain “Ashihara” and new “Fishing-in-the-Reeds” tactic debut; historian Yasutsune Owada gives an in-depth explanation of Kyushu's history of regional dominance
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Qookka Games' smartphone game “信長の野望 真戦” will launch its PK Season “九州制覇” on Oct. 10, 2026. The season introduces new terrain “葦原,” 6 new warlords and new tactics. An explanatory video featuring historian Yasutsune Owada will also be released.
[Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Regional Competition] 株式会社Piezo Sonic wins a place in the global finals in Silicon Valley, U.S.
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Around 250 companies applied for the Kyushu regional competition of the “Startup World Cup 2026,” held by ペガサステックベンチャーズ at Kumamoto-jo Hall on Oct. 6. 株式会社Piezo Sonic won from among the 10 finalist companies and will advance to the global finals in San Francisco on Nov. 6. Second place went to Manpuku Holdings, and third place to 株式会社エー・スター・クォンタム. Around 800 people attended, and a youth pitch contest for middle and high school students was also held.
Facts
Selected from around 250 applicants
10 carefully selected finalist companies
Winning investment prize: approximately 150 million yen
US$1 million grand prize investment (approximately ¥150 million)
Regional competitions held in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide
A total of 800 people attended
Approximately 300 billion yen in assets under management
Investments in more than 300 venture companies worldwide
LP investments from 40 or more major companies worldwide
ANYCOLOR株式会社 announced that it will begin selling Halloween Zombie Voice content from the VTuber group 「にじさんじ」 on Oct. 15, 2026, at 17 o'clock. The performers are Kanae Yumeoi, Chima Machita, Kuroi Shiba, Kei Nagao and Oliver Evans. Each installment is priced at 2,500 yen, tax included.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 17 o'clock
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at 23:59
2,500 yen (tax included)
Approximately 150 affiliated streamers
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、NIJISANJI EN Official Store
フジテレビONE will air 「漫道コバヤシ“少年ジャンプ”レジェンド集合SP」 on Nov. 14 to mark 集英社's 100th anniversary. The program will cover the success of Hiroshi Motomiya's works and their influence on later generations, as well as 「本宮ひろ志漫画大全集」, scheduled for publication in 2026.
[Thumb-sized × handheld] An innovative 2WAY style! The ultra-compact action camera 「YD01」, featuring 4K and an LCD monitor, goes on presale at Makuake starting Friday, Oct. 16, at 11 o'clock!
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エスイレブン合同会社 will begin presale reservations for 「YD01」, an ultra-compact action camera with 4K support and a built-in 1.3-inch LCD monitor, on Makuake starting Oct. 16, 2026, at 11 o'clock.