[The only one in Shiga Prefecture※] Makana Tiare, a fully custom-made supportive lingerie brand tailored to each person’s body and crafted from the pattern up, launches in Otsu, Shiga
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Makana, a femcare salon in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will launch the fully custom-fit shapewear lingerie brand Makana Tiare in fall 2026. It will offer a bespoke service in which garments are made from patterns based on customers’ measurements, and will hold a free fitting event on Nov. 7.
Ariake Sangyo, Japan’s only dedicated barrel manufacturer, receives support in transforming into a “total sake-making support company” centered on barrel production. It has released a comprehensive “PR transformation story,” covering everything from brand redefinition to its website, social media and recruitment communications.
1 month until the in-person event for the 35th JTF Translation Festival 2026, one of Japan’s largest translation and interpreting events! It will be held in Yokohama on Friday, Nov. 13.
ULAS O3 finger raises a final crowdfunding total of 16,052,910 yen. The “new cleanliness habit” resonated with a cumulative total of 832 people, reaching 16 times the initial target of 1 million yen and moving on to the next “Clean Action”.
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Facts
Final total raised: 16,052,910 yen
Initial target amount: 1 million yen
832 backers
Generates ozone water from tap water in about 30 seconds
Make bone-care habits easier: “Mainichi Bone Care MBP® Granules, Blueberry Flavor”
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Yukijirushi Megmilk will launch “Mainichi Bone Care MBP Granules, Blueberry Flavor,” a food with function claims containing MBP, which has been reported to help increase bone density, on Oct. 13, 2026.
Recurrent has ranked No. 1 in the number of people passing the National Career Consultant Certification for 4 consecutive years, with an annual total of 1,732, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2026
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Based on data published by 厚生労働省 in 2026, 株式会社リカレント achieved No.1 for the 4th consecutive year in the number of annual graduates passing the national career consultant qualification exam by school, with 1,732 graduates.
パーソル sponsors FP Consulting for the Pacific League Climax Series final stage
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株式会社FPコンサルティング will sponsor the final stage of the “2026 パーソル Climax Series Pacific League,” which begins on October 14, 2026. As part of its official sponsorship agreement with 福岡ソフトバンクホークス, the company will display its logo in the on-deck circle.
Akihiro Hasegawa’s curated exhibition “What Matter Says” to open
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A group exhibition, “What Matter Says,” curated by Akihiro Hasegawa, will open at √K Contemporary（ルートKコンテンポラリー） on October 24, 2026. Six artists—Kazuto Imura, Yuan Fangzhou, Ryunosuke Okazaki, Takuto Kawahada, Ittetsu Tsuji and Akihiro Hasegawa—will participate, exploring the relationship between materials and space.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
Nov. 21
6 artists
Exhibition space of more than 300 square meters
Companies mentioned：√K Contemporary、ルートKコンテンポラリー、AKIINOUE、京都市立芸術大学、東京藝術大学、清華大学、メトロポリタン美術館、ヴィクトリア・アンド・アルバート博物館、大阪中之島美術館、多摩美術大学、クマ財団、N&A Art SITE、上野の森美術館、Chaumet、FUJI TEXTILE WEEK
Lighthouse Studio conducts survey on attitudes toward game streaming, commentary and purchases; 58.3% of gamers buy games based on “streamer recommendations”
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A survey conducted by 株式会社Lighthouse Studio found that 58.3% of gamers buy games based on recommendations from streamers. The most common deciding factor was that “our tastes are similar.”
神戸国際大学 to hold open faculty development workshop on career development for international students
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On September 17, 2026, 神戸国際大学 held an open faculty development workshop on “Career Development for International Students at Small and Mid-Sized Universities,” with support from 一般社団法人大学コンソーシアムひょうご神戸. 40 faculty and staff members attended. Presentations and an exchange of views were led by Professor Etsuyo Seko and Professor Emiko Ueda.
【シェラトン沖縄サンマリーナリゾート】Year-end and New Year special event “YUI” to welcome the new year with Ryukyuan dance, Eisa, lion dances and countdown fireworks
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シェラトン沖縄サンマリーナリゾート will hold its year-end and New Year special event “YUI” from December 31, 2026, through January 3, 2027, featuring Ryukyuan dance, countdown fireworks and kagami-biraki ceremonies.
Discuss AI applications for system operations at our booth. “Kompira AI” to exhibit at “IT Systems Support EXPO,” part of Japan IT Week Autumn.
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株式会社フィックスポイント will exhibit “Kompira AI,” a new initiative from its system operations automation platform “Kompira,” at “Japan IT Week Autumn (IT Systems Support EXPO),” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026.
【Is the notion that young people are turning away from cars true?】Around half of people in their 20s are interested in “new cars”! Meanwhile, “purchase cost” (43.5%) and “maintenance costs” (39.1%) are barriers; around 1 in 3 people in their 20s know about car leasing
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A survey conducted by 株式会社クルカ found that around half of people in their 20s are interested in new cars, but cited the high costs of purchasing and maintaining a car as barriers to owning one.
Launch of “Medi-ARM,” an AIO service specializing in healthcare. Case studies show a 3-fold increase in citation rate in 1 month and a 58% drop in negative mentions
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株式会社メディコレ announced the launch of “Medi-ARM (AI Reputation Management),” an AIO (AI Optimization) service specializing in healthcare. The service publishes articles on third-party media based on evaluations by 5 named experts, and measures and improves generative AI responses every month. In a pilot, the citation rate rose from 9.3% to 28.3% within 1 month of publication, while the number of negative-word occurrences fell by 58%. To mark the launch, the company also published a case study in which 5 veterinarians evaluated 株式会社Mizkan’s dog food brand “わんこのほんと.”
Facts
Evaluations by 5 named experts
Quantitative ratings from 1 to 5 across 5 criteria tailored to each request
Measure responses from 4 AI systems: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity
Citation rate rises from 9.3% to 28.3%
Occurrences of negative words fall by 58%
Occurrences of the word “reliability” rise by 68%
Average Google search ranking improves from 4.2 to 1.9
In July 2026, it was announced that more than 300 million people worldwide ask ChatGPT health-related questions every week
A dog food brand launched by 株式会社Mizkan on October 5, 2026
【Case study】田中精密工業株式会社: Transforming a manufacturing floor where paper, Excel and repeated data entry had become the norm
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コベルコシステム株式会社 has published a case study on its implementation of the MES “Jisseki Hanchou” at 田中精密工業株式会社. The system has reduced manual data-entry work and improved traceability, helping advance data-driven manufacturing.
株式会社ピックユー handles casting for K-pop artist ARTMS’s music video — bringing “real Gen Zers on the streets” to the screen
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株式会社ピックユー handled casting for “Born Stunner,” a music video by the Korean 5-member group ARTMS, featuring 17 Gen Z influencers and models active on the street.
Facts
6,000 creators
17 Gen Z influencers and models
The Korean 5-member group “ARTMS”
Debuted with their 1st full-length album “Dall” on May 31, 2024
Ranked 7th on Billboard’s “World Albums” chart in the U.S.
Held 3 world tours
A creator network of more than 5,000 people
Handled in as little as 1 week
Has been played more than 150 million times in total
A representative will contact you within 2 business days
Spring is coming. “SPRING LOVE 春風 2027” confirmed!
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The free outdoor festival “SPRING LOVE 春風 2027” will be held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on March 27 and 28, 2027. Featuring a range of programs spanning music, art, markets, food and kids’ content, the festival is also accepting vendor applications.
Facts
2027
Original2027年3月27日（土）・28日（日）
1998
10:00 - 20:00
October 13, 2026 (Tue) – December 31 (Thu)
Companies mentioned：360WORLD 合同会社、一般社団法人 SPRING LOVE 春風、関東地方環境事務所
“第2回 88星座イルミネーション2026,” featuring star guides from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME
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“第2回 88星座イルミネーション2026,” featuring constellation explanations by star guides from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME, will be held on October 21 and 22 at 宮古島来間リゾート シーウッドホテル, operated by 株式会社飯田産業.
Q.ENEST Holdings enters the balancing market with its own grid-scale battery storage system
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Q.ENESTホールディングス株式会社 entered the balancing market (primary balancing capacity) in October 2026 using its own “Q.ENEST 佐野高圧蓄電所.” The company began actual operations in the wholesale electricity market in May 2026 and will apply the knowledge gained to enhance its battery aggregation services.
【ビートレンド】President and CEO Hideaki Inoue to speak at the “15th Individual Investor Summit” on Saturday, October 24
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ビートレンド株式会社 President and CEO Hideaki Inoue will speak at the “15th Individual Investor Summit” on October 24, 2026, explaining the company’s business model and growth strategy.
Marshall to hold an autumn sale at authorized retailers starting Tuesday, October 13, with popular models offered at special prices for a limited time
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Marshall Group will hold its “2026 Autumn Sale” at authorized retailers and its online store from October 13 to 22, 2026, offering popular models at special prices.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Available for a limited time through October 22 (Thu)
Promotional price: ¥25,980 (tax included)
Up to 30 hours of wireless playback
Promotional price: ¥15,980 (tax included)
Promotional price: ¥17,980 (tax included)
Promotional price: ¥44,980 (tax included)
Promotional price: ¥24,980 (tax included)
Promotional price: ¥43,990 (tax included)
Provides up to approximately 30 hours of playback
Promotional price: ¥50,980 (tax included)
Available in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide
松尾研究所 and 川崎重工 successfully demonstrate heavy-load transport with humanoid “Kaleido9”
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松尾研究所 and 川崎重工 successfully demonstrated heavy-load transport with the humanoid robot “Kaleido9.” They established a Sim2Real process using the NVIDIA simulator in 6 weeks and achieved a motion in which the robot lifts a basket weighing approximately 22.7 kilograms with both hands.
Free release of 17 case studies on new-business failure patterns — 85.6% of those surveyed had experienced a “sense of impending failure” [survey of 888 people]; applying warning signs to the process
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released a free report compiling 17 case studies on new-business failure patterns and reports that 85.6% of those surveyed, a total of 888 people, had experienced a “sense of impending failure.”
Facts
17 case studies of new-business failures
Of those, 75.8% led to course corrections
Course corrections were made by 84.4% of those who conducted multiple business evaluations
One month after launch, “居酒屋一休99” sold 63,728 xiao long bao and 23,782 lemon sours priced at 99 yen
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株式会社一休 announced sales figures for the first month of “居酒屋一休99,” which officially launched in September 2026. It sold 63,728 xiao long bao and 23,782 lemon sours, while 3,090 people took advantage of “イッキュウ丸ごと食べ放題.”
Living and dining room renovation costs: A look at the realities based on project details and satisfaction
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An overview of living and dining room renovation costs and realities, based on a survey of 400 people with renovation experience. The report analyzes project details, satisfaction levels and reasons for dissatisfaction using data.
Facts
Valid responses: 400
Costs also vary widely, from less than 500,000 yen to 5 million yen or more
Aging and deterioration: 39.0%
Wallpaper replacement: 70.5%
The combined share of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” was 84.0%.
AIGLE unveils new FW26 “RainPack Warm,” with upgraded waterproof performance
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French brand AIGLE will launch the new FW26 edition of its packable “RainPack Warm” jacket, with improved waterproof performance over the 2025 model, on October 14, 2026. The lineup adds a new short-length model and new colors for the dog model. Prices range from 19,800 yen to 46,200 yen.
Facts
Founded in 1853
Scheduled to go on sale from Wednesday, October 14, 2026
How can companies prepare for the risk of personal information leaks from websites? Bitforest to exhibit at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo”
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株式会社ビットフォレスト will exhibit at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” taking place from October 21 to 23, 2026, showcasing 3 products: cloud-based WAF “Scutum,” the web vulnerability assessment tool “VAddy,” and the web attack log analysis tool “Loggol.” The company will also speak at 2 seminars on web security in the AI era.
Facts
A service with a record of holding the No. 1 sales share in Japan’s cloud-based (SaaS) WAF market for 12 consecutive years*
Talk show by castle-loving rakugo performer Shunputei Shota to be held again this year! Advance sales of “One-Day Castle Admission Tickets” and “Saturday Night Concert Tickets” for the castle fans’ festival “Oshiro EXPO 2026” begin Saturday, October 17!
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お城EXPO事務局 has begun advance ticket sales for “Oshiro EXPO 2026,” which will be held at パシフィコ横浜 in December 2026. One-Day Castle Admission Tickets include a talk show by rakugo performer Shunputei Shota and a concert by “NINJA BRASS.” Saturday Night Concert Tickets will also be available through ローソンチケット from October 17.
“A special New Year’s Eve and New Year celebration with your beloved dog” — limited-time year-end and New Year hospitality at Doggy’s Coast Oarai
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Dog-friendly hotel “Doggy’s Coast Oarai” will offer special limited-time hospitality for the year-end and New Year period from December 31, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Services include a New Year’s meal for dogs, New Year’s Eve soba and New Year cocoa. Guests can also use the all-inclusive services at 大洗ホテル.
[シナグロ ORGANIC SALAD&CAFE そごう大宮] A new piping-hot winter favorite: “Roasted Vegetable Cheese Curry Doria” made with organic vegetables, available from October 15.
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シナグロ ORGANIC SALAD&CAFE そごう大宮, operated by 薬糧開発株式会社, will begin serving a new menu item, “Roasted Vegetable Cheese Curry Doria,” made with organic vegetables, from October 15.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to Japan, the official Beatles merchandise store “GET BACK,” with a history spanning more than 40 years, will open for a limited time at 仙台PARCO in November
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株式会社JAMSHOPPING will open “GET BACK,” the official Beatles merchandise store with a history spanning more than 40 years, for a limited time at 仙台PARCO from November 13 to 23, 2026, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to Japan. The official Michael Jackson merchandise store “KING OF POP” will also be held.
Facts
60th anniversary of the Beatles' visit to Japan
A history spanning more than 40 years
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Opened in 1982
Held at Nippon Budokan in 1966
¥1,800
Tech Sticker (37 types)
Companies mentioned：株式会社JAMSHOPPING、仙台PARCO、Rock Off Retail Limited、MUSIC LIFE CLUB、株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント、IKEUCHI ORGANIC
逆転コーチング has adopted “Rakumon,” a question app by ラクモン株式会社, a subsidiary of RGS株式会社, aiming to improve the learning environment by dividing responsibilities for coaching and answering questions.
Facts
100% subsidiary
More than 7,000 teachers are registered
Instruction can begin in as little as 1 minute
Approximately 98% gave a satisfaction rating
The number of registered student users has now surpassed 60,000
The legendary official Michael Jackson merchandise store “KING OF POP,” returning after 17 years, will open for a limited time in Sendai!
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“KING OF POP,” the legendary official Michael Jackson merchandise store operated by 株式会社JAMSHOPPING, will open for a limited time at 仙台PARCO from November 13 to 23, 2026, returning after 17 years. The official Beatles merchandise store “GET BACK” will also be held.
Facts
After 17 years
From Nov. 13, 2026 (Fri)
Through November 23 (Monday, public holiday)
Hours: 10:00–20:00
A rich lineup of approximately 50,000 items
With a history spanning more than 40 years
To mark the 60th anniversary of their visit to Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社JAMSHOPPING、PGS、Rock Off Retail Limited、株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント、仙台PARCO
株式会社Fleekdrive surveyed 105 wholesale industry employees about file management practices. The time spent searching for past files and difficulty confirming the latest versions emerged as challenges, while searchability was a key selection criterion.
株式会社TCL, a subsidiary of 株式会社ホワイトハウス, will exhibit at “Bousai Kokutai 2026,” taking place in Tottori Prefecture from October 17 to 18, 2026, and showcase the “EZDOME HOUSE.”
Facts
Oct. 17 (Sat.)–Oct. 18 (Sun.), 2026
Within 48 hours
Can be assembled in 90 minutes
2 adults
A quantity that can be transported in 1 light truck
3 m wide × 2.5 m high
Wall panels (14 upper panels, 14 lower panels)
Adopted by approximately 700 medical institutions nationwide
OKWAVE announces 1st social implementation of joint research project “Arigato Lab”
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株式会社オーケーウェブ and its subsidiary JINEN株式会社 announced that they will launch DORI LIVE MATE, a training school for livestreamers, in October 2026 as the 1st social implementation of their joint research project “Arigato Lab.”
アル社 and Podcast Studio Chronicle begin collaboration on corporate use of podcasts
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アル株式会社 and Podcast Studio Chronicle (クロニクル株式会社) are launching a collaboration to support corporate use of podcasts. Under the model, Chronicle will handle program planning and production, while text conversion and distribution across multiple media will be carried out using アル社’s “Pody.” Participation is being accepted from 1 sponsor company only.
Facts
Company name read aloud at the beginning and end of all 16 episodes
Originalスポンサーは1番組につき1社限定です
At the end of the 4-month series
Companies mentioned：アル株式会社、アル社、Podcast Studio Chronicle、Chronicle、クロニクル株式会社
“Kirana Garden Toyosu,” loved by more than 500,000 visitors in total, to be renovated in spring 2027; “A HAPPY GRAND FINALE!” gratitude event to be held | Oct. 16 (Fri.)–Nov. 15 (Sun.), 2026
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Kirana Garden Toyosu, operated by 株式会社Kiranah Resort, will temporarily close on Nov. 15, 2026, ahead of its reopening after renovations in spring 2027, and will hold the “A HAPPY GRAND FINALE!” appreciation fair.
Jitera launches new feature enabling organizations to use organizational context from everyday work and development tools
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株式会社Jitera has launched a new feature that enables organizations to use organizational context from communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack, and development tools such as Claude Code and Cursor.
2nd Artist-in-Residence Program to be held in winter; Asama Kuusannbou, a whole-villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa, opens applications on Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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Asama Kuusannbou, a villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa operated by 合同会社空山望くらぶ, will open applications on Oct. 13 for artists to participate in the 2nd Artist-in-Residence Program, which will be held in winter.
Facts
1 artist or group
Applications open from Oct. 13 (Tue.)
Stay for approximately 1 month
Established in spring 2021
Launched the Artist-in-Residence Program in 2025
Residency and production period ran from April to May 2025
株式会社REGALI and 株式会社Stack add UGC display functionality from “LEEEP” to “Appify - モバイルアプリ” as the 3rd service integration
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株式会社REGALI and 株式会社Stack announced the 3rd integration, adding UGC (user-generated content) display functionality from REGALI’s customer experience platform “LEEEP” to “Appify,” a mobile app-building service for Shopify.
Survey on how families with children are preparing about 3 months before “Kodomo NISA” launches: 68.1% of families with children want to use “Kodomo NISA.” However, 62.8% of those families have not taken concrete steps to prepare.
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A survey conducted by 株式会社miraii found that about 3 months before “Kodomo NISA” launches, 68.1% of families indicated they intend to use it, while 62.8% had not taken concrete steps to prepare, highlighting a pronounced gap between intention and action.
Facts
68.1% of families with children want to use “Kodomo NISA”
45.9% said they “haven’t done anything in particular”
角上魚類ホールディングス株式会社, in partnership with 熊本県, will hold the “Kumamoto Fair” at its Koshigaya store on Oct. 17 and 18, supporting recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake through Kumamoto’s seasonal fish.
Only 32.5% of e-commerce staff can handle banner replacements and copy revisions in-house. When outsourced, 37.9% take more than 1 week to go live—“waiting time” remains a challenge in e-commerce operations
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An e-commerce operations survey conducted by 株式会社メルカート found that only 32.5% of staff can handle minor changes, such as banner replacements, in-house, while 37.9% of outsourced changes take more than 1 week to go live. Cases in which operational processes take 3 months or longer to get on track are also common due to integration constraints following system replacements.
Facts
Japan’s domestic consumer e-commerce market totaled 26.1 trillion yen in 2024
Smartphones accounted for 61.7% of the e-commerce market for goods
56.3% of people face cost estimates and approval procedures after a system update
78.3% have postponed or abandoned promotions because of system-related issues
Of those who faced integration constraints, 72.1% took 3 months or longer to get operations up and running smoothly
Probably, surely—the gentlest guide to philosophical dialogue: 'Philosophical Dialogue Every Now and Then' (written by Kazunori Tomano, illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake), on sale October 13!
Joint research on 'trust' and 'self-disclosure' in AI interviews accepted for the Japan Marketing Academy Conference 2026
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A joint research paper by 株式会社プロダクトフォース was accepted for the Japan Marketing Academy Conference 2026. It reported on the effects of social presence in AI interviews on trust, self-disclosure and willingness to continue participating.
FE opens new store in Kyoto's Gion district, bringing its craftsmanship to life in an in-store 'lab'
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TAIMATSU株式会社 has opened a new store for its knife brand FE, the FE Kyoto Gion Store. The store features a lab space, highlights transparency in its craftsmanship and offers the first series, ZAKU.
[Halloween, Part 2] An unexpected combination of purple sweet potato, strawberry and black sesame! Limited-edition 'Halloween Sesame Magic' from 甘味処鎌倉 launches October 15
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Japanese sweets brand 甘味処鎌倉 will launch the limited-edition warabi-mochi drink 'Halloween Sesame Magic Warabi-Mochi Drink: Premium Strawberry and Purple Sweet Potato' from October 15, 2026, as the 2nd installment of its Halloween promotion.
Notice: 'IT Department Update Day 2026 in Tokyo' to be held
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株式会社ソフトクリエイト will hold 'IT Department Update Day 2026 in Tokyo' on October 27, introducing the latest trends and use cases in generative AI, security, cloud computing and IT infrastructure.
A 1-night, 2-day trip from Tokyo! A relaxing getaway for couples in Agano, Niigata, visiting Lake Hyoko, where swans gather, and renowned hot springs
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株式会社旅色トラベル has published a feature on 1-night, 2-day trips for couples traveling from Tokyo to Agano, Niigata Prefecture, on the travel and tourism media platform 旅色. It highlights spots including the swans at Lake Hyoko, the Gozu Onsenkyo hot spring area and Igarashi Residence Garden.
Supported implementation of payment features for 'DMM 生成AI CAMP 学び放題,' balancing a rapid launch with future scalability
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Ragate株式会社 supported the implementation of payment features for DMM.com’s generative AI training school, 'DMM 生成AI CAMP 学び放題,' as it introduced long-term pricing plans, balancing a rapid launch with future scalability.
—Explore the city in autumn with Rilakkuma—The 2nd phase of the event marking 5 years since Rilakkuma became a tourism ambassador starts October 19 (Mon.) in the Jimbocho and Akihabara areas!
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一般社団法人千代田区観光協会 will hold the 2nd phase of a digital stamp rally and café-hopping campaign in the Jimbocho and Akihabara areas from October 19, 2026, to mark 5 years since Rilakkuma became a tourism ambassador. Illuminations at 6 facilities and collaborations with related events are also planned.
[A new hub in Nagoya, the gateway to the Tokai region] Accelerating solutions to regional challenges through food from the Chukyo region! 'Butter no Itoko' opens at Meieki on October 30 (Fri.)
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株式会社GOODNEWS will open the Butter no Itoko Nagoya Takashimaya store on October 30, 2026, and launch a new Nagoya-exclusive product, matcha red bean butter.
A wide plate approximately 40mm across and a side comb deliver smooth, straight hair in less time on busy mornings: new Protect Ion Wide Straightener
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テスコム電機株式会社 will launch the Protect Ion Wide Straightener TS800A in early October 2026, featuring a wide plate approximately 40mm across and a detachable side comb.
Facts
Approximately 40mm wide
Straightening performance improved by approximately 21%
Approximately 27% more moisture retained in the hair
[Webinar] Nov. 5 (Thu.): Is your file server refresh stalled? How to choose a file-sharing platform, considering rising costs, security and AI use
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold a webinar on file server refreshes on November 5, 2026. It will explain key considerations for selecting a file-sharing platform in light of rising hardware prices, security and AI use, and compare on-premises systems with Box cloud storage.
[Okinawa, October 18] Ojas to appear! Family-friendly hands-on event 'HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2026' to be held at AEON Haebaru
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一般社団法人HAPPY PROJECT実行委員会 will hold 'HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2026,' a hands-on event themed around well-being, at イオン南風原ショッピングセンター in Okinawa Prefecture on October 18, 2026. Talent Ojas will appear as a special guest, and the event will feature activities for families, with corporate sponsorship from 味の素AGF, ライオン株式会社 and others.
'SPOGOMI Koshien 2026 Aomori Prefecture Tournament' held; team 'Wagari To-ban' from Aomori Prefectural Goshogawara Agricultural and Forestry High School wins a fierce contest! All 51 participants collected 36.35kg of trash!
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The 'SPOGOMI Koshien 2026 Aomori Prefecture Tournament,' organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社青森テレビ, was held, with team 'Wagari To-ban' from Aomori Prefectural Goshogawara Agricultural and Forestry High School taking first place. The 51 participants collected a total of 36.35kg of trash.
A sparkling shimmer version joins SHEGLAM’s popular blush lineup! ‘Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint’ launches on Saturday, October 10!
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Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM will launch ‘Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint,’ a new kind of shimmer blush, on October 10, 2026. It will be available in 4 shades at a price of 977 yen, including tax.
Facts
More than 150 countries and regions
Oct. 10, 2026
September 2026
4 shades
￥977
2019
2022
More than 90%
Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FDA、EU、GCC標準化機構(GSO)、FSC、SA8000、BSCI、SMETA
A spring reduces the impact of a backpack on the shoulders. New ‘Backpack Suspension Multi-Type’ model with a wider load range launches on CAMPFIRE
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株式会社フルークフォレスト has launched the new ‘Multi-Type’ model in its ‘Backpack Suspension’ series, which uses a spring to reduce the impact of a backpack on the shoulders, on crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE.
Smart相談室 partners with employee benefits service ‘レバクリ 職場の健康’
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株式会社Smart相談室 will begin a business partnership with employee benefits service ‘レバクリ 職場の健康,’ offered by レバレジーズ株式会社, on October 13, 2026. The partnership will enable employees of companies using ‘レバクリ 職場の健康’ to access counseling services from ‘Smart相談室.’
Facts
Reaching 13.5%
57.6% of full-time employees
More than 200 certified professionals are on staff
ミツモア appoints Tsuyoshi Tanaka as executive officer and COO
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株式会社ミツモア appointed Tsuyoshi Tanaka as executive officer and COO, effective October 1, 2026. Tanaka will oversee the Pro One business, aiming to improve operational efficiency in the field and increase sales and profits.
AIST × NIMS live webinar: Soft Devices and Beyond [Free rebroadcast on November 4 and 6] (産総研 Group)
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AIST Solutions, part of the 産総研 Group, will rebroadcast for free on November 4 and 6 a webinar about soft devices using ‘liquid electrets,’ presented by AIST and NIMS.
A survey of consumers in 23 countries reveals Japanese attitudes: high concern about ocean issues, but fewer believe they should eat sustainable seafood; awareness of the MSC ‘Ocean Label’ is high among Gen Z
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A consumer survey conducted by MSC in 23 countries found that Japanese consumers are highly concerned about ocean issues but less inclined to buy sustainable seafood, with rising prices and other factors posing barriers. Meanwhile, awareness of the MSC label is increasing, particularly among Gen Z, and trust in it is also high.
Facts
23 countries around the world
94% of Japanese consumers
Stood at 54%
Awareness was 21%
35% among Gen Z
In Japan, 88%
The proportion was 66%
75% responded
Too expensive (53%)
The survey received 31,074 responses across 23 countries
Butterfly to sponsor the 2027 National Junior High School Table Tennis Championships
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株式会社タマス will sponsor the 2027 National Junior High School Table Tennis Championships (58th edition), providing the official match ball, ‘Butterfly Three-Star Ball R40+,’ and lending equipment.
Put the experience gained from age 55 to work for businesses. Expanding ‘Age-Well Career,’ connecting experienced professionals with business needs
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株式会社AgeWellJapan is expanding ‘Age-Well Career,’ which connects people aged 55 and older with business needs, and aims to extend the period of life during which people can contribute.
[Survey of 1,060 women] 62.2% cannot talk to men about menstruation. Even among those who said a menstrual leave policy was available, only 16.0% had actually taken it; uptake differed by 2.2 times between those who could and could not talk to men.
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オイテル株式会社 announced that a survey of 1,060 OiTr app users found that 62.2% could not talk to men about menstruation, and that even among those with a menstrual leave policy, only 16.0% had actually taken leave.
Taking life together to a new level of comfort. Applications open for 「quador noie 吹上」!
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株式会社リビングコーポレーション has begun accepting applications for 「quador noie 吹上」, the 3rd building in its 「quador noie」 rental apartment series for DINKS. Located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, it has a total of 16 units and is scheduled for completion and occupancy in late November 2026. The company, a member of the 飯田グループホールディングス group, provides a comfortable rental environment.
LAPRAS launches new 「Work Style Assessment」 feature. Classifies behavioral traits into 12 types based on career data, supporting self-understanding and mutual understanding within teams
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LAPRAS株式会社 has launched a new 「Work Style Assessment」 feature that classifies behavioral traits into 12 types based on career data.
Enjoy the flavors of autumn with seasonal ingredients × hearty American food! チムニーグループ’s 「Autumn Appetite Gourmet Fair」 begins October 15 (Thursday)
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チムニー株式会社 will hold its 「Autumn Appetite Gourmet Fair」 at 259 group locations nationwide starting October 15, 2026, serving seasonal fare such as Pacific saury and fried oysters, along with American food such as Buffalo wings.
SecureNavi to provide NTT DATA with 「StarQuest」, an SCS assessment platform, under an OEM agreement
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SecureNavi株式会社 has signed an OEM agreement with NTT DATA for 「StarQuest」, an SCS assessment platform. NTT DATA plans to use the platform in an IPA demonstration project to support small and medium-sized businesses in obtaining an SCS ★3 rating.
コリアーズ publishes 「Japan Capital Markets Snapshot | October 2026」
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コリアーズ・インターナショナル・ジャパン has published its October 2026 capital markets snapshot report. Japan ranked 3rd worldwide as a cross-border investment destination, while falling vacancy rates and rising rents in Tokyo's office market are helping drive investment.
ProVision to exhibit at 「Japan DX & AX Week Fall 2026」
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株式会社ProVision will exhibit at 「Japan DX & AX Week Fall 2026」, to be held at Makuhari Messe starting October 21, 2026, and will showcase services including AI system quality verification and vulnerability assessments.
ラピュタロボティクス’ 「ラピュタPA-AMR」 ranked 1st in sales share for transport and AMR applications in the 2025 fiscal year AI × service robot market, capturing 55.6% according to a survey by デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所. Cumulative deployments have exceeded 1,000 units across 80 sites.
丸の内熱供給 adopts 「トリノス」, an automated inspection camera for equipment maintenance DX, at its newly built heat supply tunnel
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「トリノス」, an automated inspection camera developed by 株式会社Liberaware, has been installed and put into operation in a heat supply tunnel operated by 丸の内熱供給. It will advance equipment maintenance DX through remote operation or automated programmed runs.
伊藤忠グループ’s Belong begins accepting smartwatch trade-ins through 「にこスマ買取」
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伊藤忠グループ’s Belong has begun accepting smartwatch trade-ins through its used-device buyback service 「にこスマ買取」. The first phase covers a total of 67 Apple Watch models, with plans to expand to other devices in the future.
New 「matsukiyo Plush Toy Detergent」 launches to meet demand for 「ぬい風呂」, a social media trend
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー has launched a hand-wash detergent for plush toys under its private brand 「matsukiyo」, responding to demand for 「ぬい風呂」, a social media trend. Sales began October 13 and are limited in quantity.