Sweet potato yokan made with domestically grown organic Beni Haruka sweet potatoes debuts from 自然派Style!
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コープ自然派 will launch 自然派Style Petite Sweet Potato, bite-sized yokan made with domestically grown organic Beni Haruka sweet potatoes, on Oct. 12, 2026. It contains only sweet potato paste, sugar and agar, with no food additives.
株式会社クレアール will publish preliminary answers for the Real Estate Transaction Specialist Examination, to be held on Oct. 18, 2026, at 19:00 that day, and will release a video analyzing the exam by instructor Himi on Oct. 29.
[Lecture report] Delivered a lecture for 宮崎県トラック協会 on “A performance-based compensation method to avoid unpaid wage lawsuits and a chain of driver resignations”
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株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング delivered a lecture at 宮崎県トラック協会 on Sept. 17, 2026, on “A performance-based compensation method to avoid unpaid wage lawsuits and a chain of driver resignations.”
[Reprinted soon after publication] Won the No. 1 Amazon bestseller spot. 『授業の腕を磨く法則』 reexamines “teaching techniques” in Reiwa-era classrooms.
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株式会社学芸みらい社 has published the education book 『向山洋一の系譜、その先へ 授業の腕を磨く法則』, supervised by Yoichi Mukoyama and edited and written by Kazuki Tani and Hiroyuki Hasegawa. It reached No. 1 in Amazon’s education books category, and a reprint has been decided. The book presents the core of Mukoyama’s classic work in its original text and explains examples of its application in today’s classrooms.
[Free appraisals in Tokyo and three prefectures] ブランドコミュニケーションズ announces event-based purchasing dates from Oct. 12 to 16
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ブランドコミュニケーションズ, operated by 株式会社STYLE, will hold purchasing events at commercial facilities in Tokyo and three prefectures from Oct. 12 to 16, 2026, offering free appraisals of gold, precious metals, brand-name bags and other items.
[Event appearance report] YUMICORE representative Yumico takes the stage at “Our Health: Let’s Start Talking About Mind and Body in Oct. 2026”!
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Yumico, representative of 株式会社YumiCoreBody, appeared at “Our Health: Let’s Start Talking About Mind and Body in Oct. 2026,” an event hosted by 日本テレビ, and spoke about women’s health issues and YUMICORE exercises.
Facts
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)
49 years old
Mother of 3
9 books in total
Her books have sold a cumulative total of 400,000 copies
[CAMPFIRE raises ¥2.66 million] Make your wish to “be a cat” come true. The board game 『にゃん生すごろく』, in which players live a cat’s entire life, gets English and German editions, 『Cat Years』, launching on Kickstarter on Nov. 3!
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The English and German editions of the board game 『にゃん生すごろく』, called 『Cat Years』, jointly developed by analog game maker TRYBE Games and 株式会社キッズプロジェクト, will launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on Nov. 3, 2026. The Japanese edition has received a strong response, raising ¥2.66 million on CAMPFIRE and selling out at Game Market 2026 Spring.
TOP 5 most desirable neighborhoods to live in Taito City [results announced]
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A survey on the most desirable neighborhoods to live in Taito City, conducted by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション, found Ueno in 1st place, Asakusa in 2nd, Kuramae in 3rd, Iriya in 4th and Okachimachi in 5th.
[Chicken restaurant トリヤマルハチ] A seasonal gourmet fair featuring seasonal favorites! Support Kumamoto’s recovery with authentic sweet potato desserts in collaboration with み乃う茶房
[Integrating stress checks into the annual health management calendar] Launch of an integrated scheduling support plan
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched an “Integrated Scheduling Support Plan” for companies that handle their health management initiatives and stress checks separately, enabling them to view both schedules in a single annual calendar.
Facts
Workplaces that regularly employ 50 or more workers
Chidori’s Nobu: “He’s starting to look like General Ouki”; Tamayo Shimada gives young female comedians some serious advice: “You need to work really hard.” Aマッソ’s Murakami faces an unexpected predicament in her first recording since giving birth!? “I still want to keep trying,” she says amid the threat of elimination.
A seminar titled “Survival Strategies for Medical Institutions! Hospital Procurement Reform,” led by Mr. Saito, chief of Accounting Section 2 in the Accounting Department at 国立療養所多磨全生園 (formerly procurement section chief at 国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター), will be held on Friday, Nov. 13!
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新社会システム総合研究所(SSK) will hold a seminar on Nov. 13, 2026, titled “Survival Strategies for Medical Institutions! Hospital Procurement Reform,” with Tomoji Saito of 国立療養所多磨全生園 as the instructor. The seminar will explain procurement reform through the use of RFID to optimize SPD and supply chains, as well as the development of data infrastructure.
[7 days only・Up to 45% OFF] EENOUR’s “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” starts Oct. 13!
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EENOUR will hold its “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” sale on Amazon from Oct. 13 to 19, 2026, offering eligible products such as golf rangefinders and portable refrigerators at up to 45% OFF.
OrcaRouter launches “OrcaCyber Zero 1.5,” a frontier model for cybersecurity
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FlashLabs株式会社 announced the launch of OrcaCyber Zero 1.5, a frontier model specializing in cybersecurity, through OrcaRouter, an AI inference gateway developed by U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI and offered exclusively for the Japanese market. It scored 95.8% on CVE-Bench, 100% on Cybench and 93.9% on HumanEval+, and supports a 1 million-token context window and native tool calling. Access is subject to screening and is limited to authorized security researchers. Pricing is US$3.00 per 1 million input tokens and US$7.50 per 1 million output tokens.
Facts
95.8% on CVE-Bench, a benchmark for reproducing known vulnerabilities (23 of 23 evaluable tasks)
100% on Cybench, a cybersecurity execution benchmark (39 of 39 tasks, with unrestricted agent execution)
93.9% on HumanEval+, which measures code-generation accuracy
Supports a 1 million-token context window and native tool calling
US$3.00 per 1 million input tokens and US$7.50 per 1 million output tokens
Reproduces 98.01% (1,477) of real-world vulnerabilities, placing it in the top 3 on the leaderboard
Access more than 200 LLMs and generative AI models, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok and Qwen, through a single gateway
[7 days only・Up to 53% OFF] JESIMAIK’s popular items are now on sale for less during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days!
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JESIMAIK will hold an “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale” on Amazon for 7 days, from Oct. 13 to 19, 2026, with eligible products discounted by up to 53%.
[横浜みなとみらいホール] Two must-see performances in hall producer Yasunao Ishida’s final year in the role! “Ishida-gumi Year-End Appreciation Festival 2026” and “Ishida-gumi Orchestra: Guest Soloist Fumio Tokunaga”
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Yasunao Ishida, producer at 横浜みなとみらいホール, will present 2 notable performances from the end of 2026 through early 2027, his final year in the role. The first, “Ishida-gumi Year-End Appreciation Festival 2026,” will feature a challenging work by Bartók and a performance with “Ishida-gumi Junior.” The second, “Ishida-gumi Orchestra: Guest Soloist Fumio Tokunaga,” will feature the debut of a large-scale orchestra of about 80 members, the world premiere of a new violin concerto by Masanori Kato, and Fumio Tokunaga as guest soloist.
A new perspective that makes “sex education part of adult knowledge.” Miwako Fujii advances to the Beauty Japan 2026 national pageant on Nov. 12!
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Miwako Fujii, representative of ボディメイクサロンAVENIR, won the grand prix at “Beauty Japan Bay 2026” in May 2026 and will compete in the “Beauty Japan 2026 National Pageant” on Nov. 12. Through her “Adult Sex Education Classes,” she works to reframe sexuality as part of the knowledge adults need in life.
[Tokushima, Naruto] Back again this year! Experience harvesting “stork lotus root”♪ SDGs Stork Support Special Day accommodation plan☆ Limited to stays on Nov. 2 and 3
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アオアヲナルトリゾート will offer a limited-time accommodation plan that includes a “stork lotus root digging experience” on Nov. 2 and 3, 2026. Guests will harvest lotus roots at a farm in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, and donations will also be made as part of environmental conservation efforts.
About 1,000 children in total try 4-a-side soccer “4v4” at “4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi”
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KDDI株式会社 and Now Do株式会社 held the “4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi” as part of the “yab Fureai Festa 2026,” organized by 山口朝日放送株式会社. About 1,000 children tried “4v4,” a 4-a-side soccer format devised by Keisuke Honda. Clinics and an exhibition tournament were also held, led by former Japan national team players Yosuke Kashiwagi and Yuya Kubo.
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）・12日（月・祝）
Around 140 elementary school students and guardians took part over 2 days
Around 130 elementary school students and guardians took part
Around 900 people tried the attractions over 2 days
[Yokohama, with premium perks] Take on cutting-edge STEAM experiences at Bosch headquarters! “Future cars” project examples to be unveiled for the first time! 3D and AR workshop for elementary school students to be held on Nov. 3
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株式会社Pendemy will unveil “future mobility project examples” and the full program for the first time at a free STEAM workshop for elementary school students hosted by ボッシュ株式会社 on Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Free STEAM workshop for elementary school students
A track record of more than 80 original STEAM education events
On Oct. 17, 2026, Tsunan Jozo will take part in the program for the 25th University of Tokyo Homecoming Day, held at 東京大学’s Hongo Campus, and provide 3 varieties, including the junmai daiginjo “GO GRANDCLASS Uonuma Koshihikari Edition.”
[An idol VTuber you can meet in person] Quinte’s Momohime Milk to appear at “V Cafe♪ vol.311” in Akihabara on Oct. 18 (Sun.)! 2 new merchandise items, including random acrylic keychains designed by the performer, to go on sale
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Momohime Milk, a member of the VTuber group Quinte, affiliated with 株式会社Blackbox, will appear at the live event “V Cafe♪ vol.311” in Akihabara on Oct. 18, 2026, and sell new merchandise designed by the performer.
Sweet potato digging in Inagi’s satoyama: experience the bounty of autumn firsthand as you get your hands in the soil, Oct. 25 (Sun.) and 31 (Sat.) [Tokyo]
Meet producers at a tasting and sales event for home-delivery products; freshly harvested farm-direct vegetables, popular foods and household goods all in one place, Oct. 25 (Sun.) [Chiba]
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生活協同組合パルシステム千葉 will hold a product exhibition at ホテルグリーンタワー幕張 on Oct. 25. About 35 organizations will offer tastings and sales, and a reuse and recycling information corner will also be set up.
Facts
About 35 organizations
Capital contributions: 10.66 billion yen
Number of members: 271,000
Total business volume: 37.41 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Created through 987 user votes: meal kit “Farm-direct chicken and sweet potato shkmeruli” available starting Oct. 12 (Mon.)
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パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 will begin offering the meal kit “Farm-direct chicken and sweet potato shkmeruli” on Oct. 12. It was developed following user voting on its community site and social media, which drew 987 votes.
株式会社楽天野球団 announced that it will compete in the “2026 Taoyuan Asia Professional Baseball Exchange,” to be held in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, on Nov. 7 and 8. The event is hosted by 桃園市政府, and the 3 participating teams are 楽天イーグルス, 楽天モンキーズ and キウム・ヒーローズ. Tickets will be sold through ibon at 台湾セブン-イレブン.
Promoting inspection technology to address aging infrastructure: Nitto Construction holds “dealer convention” with sales outlets nationwide
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On Nov. 4, 2026, Nitto Construction will hold its 3rd dealer convention at Sapporo Garden Palace, sharing the latest information and market trends on its nondestructive testing devices, the “Concrete Tester” and “BOLT-Tester.” Cumulative shipments total about 900 units. EJEC (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a dealer in Thailand, will also attend as the company seeks to strengthen ties with sales companies in Japan and overseas.
Not just sweets: “Halloween treats to share” that adults will love, too—Sawai Coffee offers limited-edition drip bags and small coffee-and-baked-goods gifts
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株式会社澤井珈琲 is selling a seasonal gift set featuring Halloween-themed drip-bag coffee and baked goods.
Takao Suzuki × STOF × トキキル announce a collaborative knitwear item that can be purchased by solving a puzzle
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Fashion brand トキキル has announced “TOKIQIL_164 (Takao Suzuki),” a collaborative knitwear item with drummer Takao Suzuki and fashion brand STOF. The item will be made to order through Oct. 14, 2026, and can be purchased by solving a puzzle.
[PR Day campaign—free through Oct. 31] Work together to organize and solve business owners’ management challenges in 60 minutes. “We’ll solve one of your challenges.” Free consultation campaign now underway
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ハッピーPR株式会社 is running a free consultation campaign for business owners in conjunction with PR Day on Oct. 12. Daiki Maeoka, its representative director and president, who holds a small and medium enterprise management consultant qualification, will solve one management challenge in a 60-minute web meeting.
Amid résumé falsification concerns shaking the SES industry, what is the reality of engineer hiring?
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リブランディング株式会社 conducted an independent study of how SES companies’ official websites promote technical capabilities and present hiring and training information. It found that the rate of publicly disclosed technical tests was low and that descriptions tended to be abstract.
Facts
564 companies under consideration
414 companies whose official websites could be compared
8 companies (1.9%)
166 companies promoting technical capabilities and talent quality
2 of the 166 companies promoting technical capabilities and talent quality
2 companies (1.2%)
The other 248 companies
6 of the other 248 companies
6 companies (2.4%)
The proportion that explained training content in specific terms was...61.4%
It was 63.3%
102/166 companies had published specific details about training content and methods
157/248 of the other companies
81 companies used only abstract language
81 companies (48.8%)
85 companies provided specific figures, achievements, systems, names, and other details
85 companies (51.2%)
Organizational certifications were listed by 87/166 companies in the technical-capabilities group (52.4%)
株式会社日本トレカセンター held its first summer internship for new graduates, “RAID Summer Internship 2026,” from September 24 to 27, 2026. A total of 32 participants were selected from 3,345 applicants to develop new business proposals using AI and pitch them to the management team.
Lee Yiyang and Japanese lawmakers gather in Yokohama! ローカスセル builds a bridge for cooperation between Taiwan and Japan. The Taiwan Regenerative Medicine Association jointly advances its expansion into Japan, demonstrating the capacity to drive broad-based collaboration.
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ローカスセル and Taiwan regenerative medicine organizations co-hosted “Taiwan Night” in Yokohama to promote Japan-Taiwan cooperation in regenerative medicine. 株式会社トモトモ provided public relations support, and many companies and lawmakers attended.
Facts
The 2nd “Taiwan Night”
has exhibited for 3 consecutive years
in just 1 year
Companies mentioned：株式会社トモトモ、ローカスセル、Locus Cell、チャールズ・リバー・ラボラトリーズ、CRL、川崎重工業、株式会社フコク、CM Plus、Megakaryon、ソニー、MetaTech、三顧、Genomics、基龍米克斯生物科技、Zhen Yang Bio-Tech、正揚生醫、Genohea、國璽幹細胞、Mycenax、永昕生醫、ミルテニーバイオテク、Miltenyi、カンビウム・バイオ、Cambium Bio
Estimate research budgets based on research methods, target sample size and incentive conditions. フィシルコム refreshes its marketing research estimate simulator
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フィシルコム株式会社 has refreshed its marketing research estimate simulator and offers a page where users can enter the research method, target sample size, recruitment and screening conditions, incentives, and actual expenses to check an estimated cost.
Shokz to exhibit at Amazon’s first “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival”
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Shokz Japan株式会社 will exhibit at the “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival,” hosted by Amazon at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from October 16 to 18, 2026, offering visitors the chance to try on and listen to bone-conduction earphones and other products.
Facts
3 days
Original2026年10月16日（金）から18日（日）
11:00～20:00
Just 6.4 g per earbud
Just 7.2 g per earbud
17.2% lighter than the previous model
More than 9% smaller than OpenRun
Lightweight 26.4g body
Companies mentioned：Shokz Japan株式会社、Shokz、Amazon、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
Unforgettable after just one bite! 柿壺さん’s “Saijo Persimmons” (grown in Shimane Prefecture)
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楽彩株式会社 will begin taking preorders on October 12 through the RAKUSAI online shop for the rare “Saijo Persimmon” variety grown in Shimane Prefecture. It is known for its sweetness, with a sugar content exceeding 20 degrees.
The golden age of city pop comes alive again! “City Pop Studio LIVE Vol.4” to be held in Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka in 2027! “City Pop Studio DISC2” airs Sunday, October 18!
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BS Asahi announced details of the October 18 broadcast of “City Pop Studio DISC2,” a program themed around city pop from the 1970s and 80s, and “City Pop Studio LIVE Vol.4,” a live event to be held in Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka in February–March 2027.
Designated exercise therapy facility FRACTAL WORKOUT expands exercise therapy partnerships with medical institutions in the Shibuya and Harajuku area
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FRACTAL WORKOUT, a designated exercise therapy facility operated by フラクタルワークアウト株式会社, has expanded its partnerships with medical institutions in the Shibuya and Harajuku area since its designation in May 2026, establishing a system to provide exercise therapy based on doctors’ prescriptions and report on its delivery.
Facts
Since being designated as an exercise therapy facility in May 2026
[Mongolian Grassland Restoration × JCM] Green Carbon to hold free online seminar on October 23 | Discussion of carbon finance and contributions to local communities
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Green Carbon株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on October 23, 2026, to discuss the potential for grassland restoration and the JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism) in Mongolia.
“壱角家 & 油そば総本店 celebrate surpassing 130 hybrid locations with an all-out appreciation festival! 油そば総本店’s hybrid-store rollout ranks first nationwide, with a campaign that pushes the limits!”
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To mark the combined total of hybrid locations operated by 株式会社ガーデン’s 壱角家 and 油そば総本店 surpassing 130, a special campaign will run from October 12 to 22, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative total surpassed 130 stores
A regular-size Iekei ramen or abura soba for 591 yen
(650 yen including tax)
Up to 380 yen off
Monday, October 12, 2026
Oct. 22 (Thu.)
Price: 810 yen
(890 yen including tax)
Price: 1,037 yen
(1,140 yen including tax)
More than 100 stores across Japan
“Corporate restructuring” and “business turnaround” for more than 12 companies
[Largest attendance ever] Around 16,000 people attend “MAKE A MONOGATARI 2026” in Nogata, Fukuoka! 18,000 musical fireworks light up the night sky
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The music and fireworks event “MAKE A MONOGATARI 2026,” co-hosted by APAMAN株式会社, was held in Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture, drawing a record-high crowd of around 16,000. Artists including 湘南乃風 performed live, and 18,000 fireworks were launched. アパマンショップ also held a customer-visit campaign.
Facts
Around 16,000 people
18,000 fireworks
Now in its 7th year
150 pairs, 300 people
Companies mentioned：APAMAN株式会社、MAKE A MONOGATARI実行委員会、MAKE A MONOGATARI運営事務局、株式会社ワキノアートファクトリー、株式会社シーアンドイー、アパマンショップ
“Lip Monster Q,” a high-moisture version, is the latest addition to KATE’s “Lip Monster” series, which has surpassed 42 million units shipped to date※1.
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Global makeup brand KATE will launch a new high-moisture lipstick, “Kate Lip Monster Q,” on 2026年10月24日 as part of its “Lip Monster” series, which has surpassed 42 million units shipped to date.
A photo exhibition by Toshio Yoshinari, “倒木の表情～やがて土に還るまで～,” will be held at Aidem Photo Gallery [Sirius], operated by 株式会社アイデム, from 2026年10月15日 to 21. The exhibition will feature around 50 color works photographed at Lake Nishinoko in Oku-Nikko.
こたけ正義感 reveals he was once asked to switch to a “cultural figure” role, and opens up about “lawyer jokes”: “I do it while thinking it’s not funny”
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On ABEMA’s variety show “しくじり先生 俺みたいになるな!!,” lawyer and comedian こたけ正義感 revealed that he had been asked to switch to a “cultural figure” role and discussed his conflicted feelings about “lawyer jokes.”
On “ななにー 地下ABEMA” #137, broadcast on 2026年10月11日, young single mothers who had experienced childbirth and divorce shared their harrowing pasts. Their stories included an 18-year-old underground idol and a dispute with an ex-husband who demanded a DNA test, as guests discussed the realities of raising children.
SherLOCK steps up AI red teaming tests for AI agents amid a spate of cyberattacks
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SherLOCK株式会社 is stepping up its “AI red teaming tests for AI agents” to identify potential vulnerabilities in AI agents connected to business systems, against a backdrop of repeated cyberattacks.
[Hirugano Kogen, Gifu] The autumn flower fields are nearing their finale! Around 3,000 bright red kochia plants are at their peak
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Around 3,000 kochia plants are at their peak at Bokka no Sato in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, operated by 株式会社牧歌コーポレーション. Red buckwheat flowers called Takane Ruby and other autumn blooms are also in full bloom, and the viewing season is expected to last until around October 18.
[Limited autumn product!] Cheese dessert specialty shop Now on Cheese♪ at ルミネ新宿店 to launch “Cheesecake Sandwich - Sweet Potato,” made with Anno sweet potatoes, on September 29 (Tue)!
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Now on Cheese♪ at ルミネ新宿店, the cheese dessert specialty shop operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will launch “Cheesecake Sandwich - Sweet Potato,” an autumn limited-edition product made with Anno sweet potatoes, on 2026年9月29日.
Facts
Sept. 29, 2026
432 yen (including tax)
18 pieces
2,322 yen (including tax)
26 pieces
3,348 yen (tax included)
190 g
2,160 yen (tax included)
10:30～21:00
5 stores
¥80 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイシイシイ、Now on Cheese♪、ルミネ新宿店
【Fall-limited product!】Now on Cheese♪’s Tokyu Food Show Edge store launches “Cheesecake Sandwich—Sweet Potato,” made with Anno sweet potatoes, on Thursday, Oct. 15!
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s specialty cheese sweets shop Now on Cheese♪ will begin selling its fall-limited product “Cheesecake Sandwich—Sweet Potato,” made with Anno sweet potatoes, at its Tokyu Food Show Edge store on Oct. 15.
【Lumine Tachikawa】The much-anticipated return of “Cheesecake Now Caramel,” inspired by a rich caramel cheesecake! Now on Cheese♪（ナウ オン チーズ） begins sales.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s specialty cheese sweets shop Now on Cheese♪ has begun selling its seasonal product “Cheesecake Now Caramel,” inspired by a rich caramel cheesecake, at its ルミネ立川店 store.
Facts
Contents: 6 pieces
Price: 1,490 yen (tax included)
【Contents】10 pieces
/ 18 pieces
【Price】1,350 yen (tax included)
/ 2,322 yen (tax included)
Operates 5 stores in the Kanto region
Capital: 80 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイシイシイ、Now on Cheese♪（ナウ オン チーズ）、ルミネ立川店
【Tokyu Food Show Edge】Now on Cheese♪’s ナウ オン チーズ begins selling “Cheesecake Now Caramel,” inspired by a rich caramel cheesecake.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s specialty cheese sweets shop Now on Cheese♪ has begun selling its new product “Cheesecake Now Caramel,” inspired by a rich caramel cheesecake, at its Tokyu Food Show Edge store.
【Live-streamed/ZOOM】Seminar on “Computational Science Simulation Technologies at the Core of Materials Informatics” to be held! Friday, Nov. 13. Organizer: (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ
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(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a live-streamed seminar on “Computational Science Simulation Technologies at the Core of Materials Informatics” on Nov. 13, 2026, featuring Professor 久保百司 of Tohoku University.
【Speaker announcement】LIFEFUND representative 白都卓磨 to speak at “工務店AI活用EXPO 2026,” sharing practical applications of AI in management and organizations
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株式会社LIFEFUND representative 白都卓磨 will speak at “工務店AI活用EXPO 2026,” hosted by 株式会社SUMUS, on Dec. 8, 2026, sharing practical applications of AI in management and organizations.
Which words will you wear on your back when you go out for a drink? カギヤブルワリー is releasing 5 T-shirt designs featuring 5 phrases inspired by its representative’s thoughts. On sale at the new logo unveiling event on Oct. 13.
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カギヤブルワリー（株式会社KEY CORPORATION） will hold a new logo unveiling and T-shirt sales event on Oct. 13.
Supporting a crowdfunding campaign to rebuild Rucia, a hair salon in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture
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一般社団法人チャーミングケア is supporting a crowdfunding campaign to rebuild Rucia, a hair salon in Ikeda affected by a nearby fire, by offering original spa bags as rewards and sharing information.
Facts
Target amount: 1 million yen
Second goal: 2.5 million yen
As of the end of March 2024, there were 274,070 beauty salons nationwide.
As of Oct. 10, 2026, 1,872 salons have signed on.
Hair donations must be at least 31 cm long.
Among women aged 15–19, 40.2% say they intend to use the service.
【Free appraisal】Get organized this fall! “高価買取おたからや” will hold a special event purchasing fair at “島忠ホームズ与野店” in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture! Oct. 12 (Monday)–Nov. 1 (Sunday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社いーふらん will hold a special event purchasing fair for “高価買取おたからや” at “島忠ホームズ与野店” in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, from Oct. 12 to Nov. 1.
しまむらグループ’s “SHIMA Park” to set up a booth at the “53rd Charity Bazaar” at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand! Promoting Japan-Thailand exchange through Japanese fashion
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社しまむら will set up a “SHIMA Park” booth at the “53rd Charity Bazaar” at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand, promoting Japan-Thailand exchange through Japanese fashion.
Facts
53rd edition
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Sunday, October 18
10:00〜17:00
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
Wednesday, November 18
Companies mentioned：株式会社しまむら、しまむらグループ、SHIMA Park、ICONSIAM、タイ国日本人会、Lazada、Shopee、TikTok Shop、しまむら、アベイル、バースデイ、BigC Place PATTAYA KLANG
しまむら to hold its “Fashion Goods Fair” starting Saturday, Oct. 17! Trendy products featuring popular influencers and characters will be available!
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株式会社しまむら will hold its “Fashion Goods Fair” at stores nationwide and online starting Oct. 17. The lineup will include collaborative products with influencers and popular characters.
Ninja Snow Highland changes its name to Mine no Hara Kogen Ski Resort
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社オイデオ announced that it will rename “Ninja Snow Highland” as “Mine no Hara Kogen Ski Resort” starting with the 2026-27 season, returning to its roots.
The rumble of a Panhead, in the palm of your hand. The 4.2cc running V-twin “RETROL R30” is now available at BLDB.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BLDB is selling the RETROL R30, a working V-twin engine model with a displacement of 4.2cc, inspired by 1970s Panhead style. Made of brass and stainless steel, it features an OHV mechanism and air cooling, and can be started by hand or with an electric drill. As a promotional offer, all products will be 26% off in October 2026.
“No expensive sensors or installation work required”…株式会社CORETEC to unveil smartphone-based digital putting trainer “SmartPutt” for the first time in Japan on Makuake
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社CORETEC will unveil “SmartPutt,” a smartphone-based digital putting trainer that uses vision recognition technology, for the first time on Japan’s crowdfunding platform Makuake. Requiring no expensive sensors or installation work, it offers high-precision putting practice with V2-upgraded hardware and a dedicated app. The company is entering the Japanese market, building on its track record at Korea’s largest golf retail channel, GOLFZON MARKET.
A September 2026 generative AI tracking survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that 着物レンタルVASARA had the highest mention rate in the kimono rental sector, at 75.9%, ranking No. 1.
Turn your school festival memories into a one-of-a-kind Shibujo photo. Limited collaboration frames from LuluPri × 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール are here
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The compact self-service photo booth LuluPri will offer photo sessions with limited collaboration frames at the school festival held by 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール on October 12, 2026.
Happy PR reorganizes its public relations support business around “PR enablement,” with practical support and self-sufficiency support as its 2 pillars
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ハッピーPR株式会社 completely revamped its corporate website in October 2026 and reorganized its business around “PR enablement,” with practical support and self-sufficiency support as its 2 pillars.
Facts
Full renewal from October 2026
Established the “PR Enablement Institute” in September 2026
A total of 6 workshops
6-month intensive support
Supporting more than 20 companies, including SMEs, startups and general incorporated associations
More than 200 cases to date
Press releases on PR TIMES that exceeded 5,000 PV
54 applicants
48 participants
Satisfaction rating: 4.71 points (out of 5)
Established: January 2020
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：ハッピーPR株式会社、株式会社Athlete Works、シナジーマーケティング株式会社、株式会社Lean on Me、株式会社エニキャリ
Dental and oral health—protecting children’s futures—Free special lecture on fostering babies’ ability to eat to be held on Sunday, December 6, in Tenri, Nara Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A free special lecture on babies’ ability to eat will be held on December 6 in Tenri, Nara Prefecture. Mai Horio, representative of THDC合同会社, will be the speaker, and the Yamabe-Tenri Dental Association is hosting the event.
[The only one in Japan※] Analyze the entire process, from ChatGPT’s “pre-search assumptions” to “search, citations and final answers.” umoren.ai delivers major upgrade to its free query fan-out analysis tool
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Queue株式会社 substantially upgraded its free query fan-out analysis tool for the AI search optimization service umoren.ai on October 9, 2026. New features visualize the entire process, from pre-search assumptions to final answers, helping companies diagnose how they can improve their chances of being selected in AI responses.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
35,482 prompts
7 key new features
Companies mentioned：Queue株式会社、umoren.ai、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews
ONLYOFFICE 10.0 released, integrating AI across all editors
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Ascensio Systems Pte. Ltd released the latest major version, 10.0, of the open-source office suite ONLYOFFICE on October 10, 2026. It adds AI tools to all editors and introduces 4 modular apps. The release includes approximately 50 new features and fixes for 35 vulnerabilities.
Facts
ONLYOFFICE 10.0
Oct. 10, 2026
4 modular apps
35 vulnerabilities
Approximately 50 new features
More than 1,000 bug fixes
Companies mentioned：Ascensio Systems Pte. Ltd、ONLYOFFICE、OpenRouter、Grok、DeepSeek
Notice: “BEYOND NAGOYA 2026: Toward Brands That Take Flight Around the World” to be held Monday, October 19
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
公益社団法人名古屋青年会議所 will hold the “BEYOND NAGOYA 2026” forum on October 19, 2026, featuring a keynote speech by Tokushi Muneji and a special discussion with Hidetoshi Nakata and others.
PG HOUSE 浜松・磐田 to hold a 2nd anniversary appreciation fair through October 31—with 91 contracts signed over 2 years.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The housing brand PG HOUSE 浜松・磐田, operated by 株式会社LIFEFUND, will hold an appreciation fair at the hands-on housing exhibition center PG Park Hamamatsu from October 1 to 31, 2026, to mark the brand’s 2nd anniversary. The total number of contracts signed is 91.
Facts
91 construction contracts to date
2nd anniversary of the brand
Up to 30,000 yen in PayPay points
Limited to the first 20 groups
Revenue: ¥2.71 billion
Employees: 73
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIFEFUND、PG HOUSE 浜松・磐田、PG PARK浜松、PayPay
Historic chairs and rare prototypes from Kiritsu Mokko all in one place. “WAZA+ Exhibition” opens November 5, exploring the history and traditional techniques of Shizuoka furniture and their fusion with modern craftsmanship.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “WAZA+ Exhibition,” hosted by Kiritsu Mokko, will be held from November 5, 2026, at Sunpu Workshop Takumishuku in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. The exhibition will showcase the history and traditional techniques of Shizuoka furniture, as well as historic chairs and prototypes, and explore the fusion of craftsmanship with modern furniture-making.
Facts
Following the construction of Shizuoka Sengen Shrine in 1634
A history of some four hundred years built up in the region
駿府の工房 匠宿 will hold a special event, “1-dafuru day,” on November 1, where visitors can bring their dogs and make paw-print plates and drawstring bags. The facility is managed by 株式会社創造舎 as a designated manager and operates as a complex featuring traditional craft experiences, dining and lodging facilities.
Facts
Experience fee: 4,000 yen (tax and shipping included)
Experience fee: 1,200 yen (tax included)
A special event held for 1 day only on Sunday, November 1
Works scheduled to be shipped sequentially from January 13, 2027
Fostering sensitive children's ability to interact with friends: Report on “Mischief Expo 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The hands-on parent-child event “Mischief Expo 2026,” led by むらかみりりか of 株式会社パステルコミュニケーション, was held. The event reported on sensitive children's interactions with friends and reflections by their guardians. Participation fees were used to donate books.
【阪神梅田本店】Children take on “hawking and customer service” in a professional sales area! They share the wonders of Tanba chestnut dorayaki with customers in their own words
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
阪神梅田本店, in collaboration with やながわ, will hold a food education program on October 17, 2026, where children will try promoting and selling Tanba chestnut dorayaki.
The “HOT SONG” playlist featuring tracks that drew attention on TikTok in September, including Mrs. GREEN APPLE's “Brand New” and SixTONES' “My Only,” is now available on AWA
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
AWA株式会社 has released a “HOT SONG” playlist on the music streaming service AWA, featuring songs that drew attention on TikTok in September 2026.
Gongguan traffic circle demolition: Puma Shen says one traffic accident hotspot became two
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Puma Shen, the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate, said on a radio program that after the Gongguan traffic circle was removed, traffic was rerouted to make U-turns on Xinhai Road, pushing the area into the top 10 traffic accident hotspots and creating a situation where “one traffic accident hotspot became two.” He also discussed co-hosting televised debates, winning support from pan-Blue voters, streamlining bus stops at Taipei Main Station, adjusting bus buzzers and anime statues, among other municipal issues.
US judge bars Trump administration from using public funds for political ads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Manhattan federal judge ruled that the Trump administration may not use taxpayer money to pay for political advertising. Previously, publicly funded ads praising the administration drew bipartisan backlash; plaintiffs include 同道會.
麗升能源 expands into EV charging operations, completes acquisition of 3 supercharging stations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
麗升能源 announced its entry into electric vehicle charging operations, completing the acquisition of equipment at 3 supercharging stations in Hsinchu, Taichung and Yunlin, with a total of 24 charging guns. The stations are expected to contribute revenue starting in the fourth quarter. The company's consolidated revenue in September reached NT$64.36 million, up 26% year on year.
Facts
Equipment at 3 supercharging stations
24 charging guns
More than 20,000 kWh of charging in just 14 days
More than 20,000 kWh of charging
Monthly charging volume has also consistently exceeded 70,000 kWh
Consolidated revenue in September this year was NT$64.36 million
Up 124.83% month on month
Up 26% year over year
Consolidated revenue for the first 9 months of this year was NT$606 million
Civic groups urge six special municipalities to make sustainability and resilience commitments; 12 candidates sign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of local elections, several civic groups invited mayoral candidates in the six special municipalities to sign a sustainability and resilience policy pledge covering five key areas, including disaster preparedness and energy. As of publication, all 12 candidates had signed in full, 1 had signed in part and 2 declined to sign.
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Huanggang Port reopens as the world's largest land port complex
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Huanggang Port linking Hong Kong and Shenzhen has reopened after reconstruction. Described as the world’s largest land port complex, it is using the “joint inspection, single release” customs clearance model for the first time.
Facts
The world’s largest land port complex
Passengers can clear customs 24 hours a day
Opened at 6:30 this morning
There are currently about 10 land ports between Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Saudi airports repeatedly targeted; key Europe-Asia air corridor on the verge of collapse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A missile attack by Yemen’s rebels on the airport in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, caused heavy casualties and brought the key air corridor linking Europe and Asia to the verge of collapse. Several airlines canceled flights and adjusted routes.
Facts
At least 12 people dead
More than 300 people injured
More than 1000 flights canceled
Terminal 4 caught fire
One of only 2 major remaining air routes
Aviation fuel prices are now 2 times what they were in the same period last year
啟賦 to list on the Emerging Stock Market on 10/13; revenue up 37.88% in first 9 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Automation equipment maker 啟賦科技 will list on the Emerging Stock Market on October 13 at a reference price of NT$120 per share. Buoyed by demand for AI and high-performance computing, revenue in the first 9 months reached NT$913 million, up 37.88% year on year.
Facts
Reference price of NT$120 per share
First 9 months
Up 37.88% year on year
Revenue of NT$913 million
In-house production rate above 70%
2025 fiscal year
Revenue of NT$891 million
Net income after tax of NT$114 million
Earnings per share of NT$6.52
Cumulative total for the first 9 months of 2026
Net income after tax of NT$92.44 million in the first 8 months
Taiwan-born baseball prospect Hao-Yu Lee returns home, aiming to make the Opening Day roster
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan-born baseball player Hao-Yu Lee returned home from the United States, thanked the coaching staff for its help and plans to work on his defense. His goal for next year is to make the 底特律老虎隊 26-man Opening Day roster.