【12/10・Free admission】How will AI in contact centers develop in 2027? “CC AI ROADMAP 2027” to be held, with 17 speakers and 6 discussion topics announced
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Edge Works株式会社 announced that it will hold “CC AI ROADMAP 2027,” an online conference on the use of AI in contact centers, on December 10, 2026. It announced 17 speakers and 6 discussion topics, and admission is free.
“Avatifi,” a service that creates short videos featuring a person’s AI avatar speaking based on messages sent, launches; applications open for a 7-day free trial
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株式会社FORSPECT has launched “Avatifi,” a service that creates short videos featuring a person’s AI avatar speaking based on messages sent, and is accepting applications for a free trial of 10 videos over 7 days starting October 13, 2026.
Facts
Available since September 24, 2026
Applications opened on October 13, 2026, for a free trial of 10 videos over 7 days
7-day free trial
Free trial of 10 videos
Delivered within 5 business days of your request
64.5% of people sometimes discover and become interested in products unexpectedly
Of those, 69.8% cite “short videos” as the content that led them to discover the product
155.9% year on year
The market size of vertical video advertising in 2025 is ... 204.9 billion yen
It is forecast to reach 564.8 billion yen in 2029
49.0% of web advertising professionals cite “the significant effort required to produce creative assets, making it difficult to produce them at scale” as a challenge for vertical video advertising
Original最初にスマートフォンで1回行うだけです
First, we will hold a 30-minute online meeting
A video of at least 2 minutes, speaking directly to the camera
We offer 19 video formats (editing styles)
3 lines you must not cross
There are 3 plans, based on the number of videos produced per month
First win of “Rising Star of the Year” at the “AWS Japan Certification Award 2025”!
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株式会社メイテツコム, an IT company in the 名古屋鉄道グループ, has won the “Rising Star of the Year” award for the first time at the “AWS Japan Certification Award 2025,” hosted by アマゾン ウェブ サービス（AWS）ジャパン合同会社. The award is presented to the partner with the largest increase in AWS certifications earned.
Facts
This is the 8th time the event has been held
During the eligible period (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026)
ラック and リッケイ sign MOU on comprehensive business partnership
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ラック and リッケイ have signed an MOU on a comprehensive business partnership aimed at expanding their cybersecurity businesses in Japan and the APAC region.
Moving beyond sales outsourcing into an era of “co-creating sales results.” アカメディア株式会社 launches “Sales Studio AKAMEDIA STANDARD PLAN”
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アカメディア株式会社 has launched “Sales Studio AKAMEDIA STANDARD PLAN,” a sales support service combining AI with sales professionals. A dedicated team can get to work in as little as 3 days, providing end-to-end support from strategy development through closing.
Facts
As little as 3 days
Companies mentioned：アカメディア株式会社、Sales Studio AKAMEDIA
Taking physical AI from learning to real-world implementation. commissure to exhibit at the RobotMateHub joint booth at CEATEC 2026
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株式会社commissure will exhibit at the joint booth of the RobotMateHub community at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, where it will introduce physical AI training for businesses.
KIMOTO aims to be a “company that lasts 100 years”; its rice-growing business looks to the next 100 years. “Minori no Hyakunenmai,” certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards, goes on sale as the 2026 new rice harvest
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KIMOTOファーム, operated by 株式会社きもと, will begin selling “Minori no Hyakunenmai,” Koshihikari rice grown in Inabe, Mie Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. Aiming to be a “company that lasts 100 years,” the company is starting sales from fields certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards.
“Color” ranked No. 1 among requested improvements. QUICK PACK officer, an adult commuter backpack with new colors and an easy-access design while worn, now available to the general public in 4 new colors
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合同会社NIG has added 4 new colors to its commuter backpack QUICK PACK officer and began general sales on October 10, 2026. The presale received a total of 12.56 million yen in support, and about half of prospective buyers had requested more color options.
【deux C（ドゥ・セー）】For Christmas 2026, “bringing age-old traditions into the present” ❝ HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2026 ❞ blends modern sensibilities with nostalgic, heartwarming scenes
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The lifestyle brand deux C from (株)フィル・エ・クチーレ is offering interior decor and gifts for Christmas 2026, including wooden toys, ceramics, and glass objects that blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities.
Facts
16,500 yen (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
4,400 yen (tax included)
¥1,540 (tax included)
2,420 yen (tax included)
1,320 yen (tax included)
990 yen (tax included)
3,080 yen (tax included)
880 yen (tax included)
5,830 yen (tax included)
3,850 yen (tax included)
34 locations in Japan
Late afternoon on October 16
Companies mentioned：(株)フィル・エ・クチーレ、株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、deux C（ドゥ・セー）、PR TIMES
【New】HIMICO launches a new collection inspired by a “fantastical rose garden” where Alice has wandered in
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株式会社白鳩 launched the “041 Series,” a new collection from its original brand HIMICO inspired by “a fantastical rose garden where Alice has wandered in,” on October 9, 2026.
All-you-can-eat yakiniku and sushi restaurant “すたみな太郎 八戸店” to reopen after a complete renovation on Saturday, October 17, as “すたみな太郎 PREMIUM BUFFET八戸店”!
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株式会社江戸一 will completely renovate “すたみな太郎 八戸店” in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and reopen it as “すたみな太郎 PREMIUM BUFFET八戸店” on October 17, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Seats: 208
Weekday lunch, adults (junior high school students and older): 1,980 yen
Dinner, adults (junior high school students and older): 3,480 yen
【株式会社デイトナ】Improve riding position by pulling the handlebars closer. The “45B Inner Weight Handle” is now available for Rebel250/500 ('25) models
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株式会社デイトナ has released the “45B Inner Weight Handle” for Rebel250/500 ('25) models. The bolt-on part improves riding position by moving the grip section approximately 45mm closer and reduces vibration with inner weights. The standard price is ¥14,300 including tax.
福井市’s administrative reform initiatives using nudges won the Chairperson’s Special Award at “Administrative Reform Koshien 2026,” hosted by 愛媛県, selected from 89 initiatives nationwide. The efforts produced 36 results, including a 3.4-point increase in the colorectal cancer screening rate.
“Sangetsu Design Award 2026” launches! Entries open from October 13
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株式会社サンゲツ is holding its 10th design competition, “Sangetsu Design Award 2026,” and began accepting entries on October 13. The theme is “Joy of Design.”
Facts
Grand Prize (1): ¥1 million
Excellence Award (1): ¥500,000
Special Award (4): ¥150,000 each
Finalist Award (multiple): ¥20,000 each
The total number of entries over the past 9 editions reached 4,566
Safe outdoor experiences with your dog. Creating a “clean-water dog run and cafe exclusively for dogs” with the atmospheric water generation solution “AirElixir”
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has announced a business model for dog runs and cafes exclusively for dogs using its “AirElixir” atmospheric water generator. The self-sufficient system powered by solar energy and storage batteries requires no water piping and provides safe drinking water that meets Japanese water quality standards. The company aims to address heatstroke risks in summer and create a sustainable pet wellness space.
Facts
6-stage clean water purification process
Experiences across 4 areas
100% renewable energy
Companies mentioned：サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、glampark、THE DOG CAMPUS-KOISHIWARA-
360 yen per piece | Winter gear for the weak-yen era | Brushed-back tank tops and camisoles to face the bitter cold of 2026 | Innerwear from a Yiwu, China sewing factory | Early-bird wholesale sales
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義烏優豊株式会社 has begun wholesale sales in Japan of its own brushed-back pants and camisoles. The company operates a sewing factory in Yiwu, China, and draws on 19 years of Japan-China trade expertise to offer OEM production and proposals for household goods and apparel.
Bring hotel-like comfort into your home. PROMOTOOL launches a new aroma spray from its “White Tea & Thyme Natural” line
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プロモツール株式会社 has begun selling an aroma spray (50ml, ¥2,750 including tax) made exclusively with natural essential oils, from its “White Tea & Thyme Natural” series under its own brand, “PROMOTOOL.”
【Fiscal 2026 physician market survey】71.0% of clinics in medical malls are profitable, exceeding solo practices, but most are simple clusters with no shared systems; approximately 90% have yet to introduce common systems
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A fiscal 2026 market survey conducted by 株式会社マゼランメディカル found that 71.0% of clinics in medical malls were profitable, exceeding the rate for solo practices (51.9%). However, approximately 90% of facilities had not introduced shared systems, revealing that most remained “simple clusters.”
Facts
Solo practices (51.9%)
90.3% of responding clinics have “no shared systems or equipment”
【西鎌倉レ・シュー】The ghosts have arrived! Halloween treats and an autumn lineup of chestnut and pumpkin sweets
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The 西鎌倉レ・シュー pastry shop in Nish Kamakura has released “Boo,” a ghost-shaped treat for Halloween, along with seasonal offerings featuring pumpkin and Japanese chestnuts.
Facts
Boo ¥692 (including tax)
Pumpkin Mont Blanc ¥616 (including tax)
Japanese chestnut roll (16cm) ¥3,024 (including tax)
Japanese chestnut roll slice ¥670 (including tax)
Carré au marron ¥432 (including tax)
※On sale from October 24 (Thursday) for a limited time
ブラザー to exhibit at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair, “JIMTOF2026”
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ブラザー工業株式会社 will exhibit at “JIMTOF2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to 31, showcasing the latest SPEEDIO series models, a new concept model under development, thermal displacement compensation technology, and a web service featuring an AI chat function.
【DRESSY CAFE】New menu featuring seasonal fruit in a lavish spread! Now serving a blissful burrata cheese croffle plate and chunky fruit tea
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“DRESSY CAFE,” operated by 冒険社プラコレ, will launch new menu items featuring seasonal fruit, including a burrata cheese croffle plate and seasonal fruit tea, at select locations in Osaka and Nagoya from October 15, 2026.
Facts
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
2 locations in Osaka and Nagoya
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
101 users experience sustainable agriculture through rice harvesting and nature activities on a tour of the Sasakami area in Niigata Prefecture
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パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 and JA新潟かがやき held the “Let’s Visit the Producers: Sasakami Rice Harvesting Tour” in the Sasakami area of Agano, Niigata Prefecture, on September 26 and 27, 2026. A total of 101 users experienced sustainable agriculture through rice harvesting and nature activities.
Only 14% of companies have a dedicated security officer! The reality of web operations reliant on staff with multiple roles and outsourcing
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社アイ・エフ・ティ found that only 14% of companies have a dedicated employee responsible for website security, with outsourcing and staff handling security alongside other duties being the norm. It also found that 58% were concerned about their security arrangements and lacked a sufficient understanding of their budgets.
Enjoy special menu items that support charity! [MASH PARK PROJECT '26] Special food available for 2 days only <November 6 (Fri) and 7 (Sat)>.
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株式会社マッシュホールディングス will hold its 10th participatory charity event, MASH PARK PROJECT '26, at its headquarters for 2 days on November 6 and 7, 2026. Proceeds will go toward supporting the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, and special menu items from several food and beverage brands, including gelato pique cafe and Cosme Kitchen Adaptation, will be served.
Facts
2026 Nov. 6 (Fri.) and Nov. 7 (Sat.)
The 10th time
Pique Bear Crepe 980 yen
Butter and Sugar Crepe 690 yen
Complete (egg, ham and cheese) 1,090 yen
Colorful Soda Float... 880 yen
Melt-in-your-mouth Braised Pork Rice Bowl ~Onsen Egg and Aged Black Vinegar~ 980 yen
Nut and Tofu Gateau au Chocolat 490 yen
Banana and Coconut Rice Flour Pound Cake 490 yen
Kumamoto Wagyu Roast Beef Sandwich ~Autumn Flavors~ 800 yen
Natural Sparkling Wine / Natural Red Wine 600 yen
Rich Iced Cafe Latte 500 yen
White Grape Juice (100% straight-pressed Koshu grape juice) 500 yen
LOVE＆PEACH (100% straight-pressed peach juice) 600 yen
'Koisuru Marron' Pumpkin Kakiage Soba 1,090 yen
Aoba Grated Yam Soba 1,090 yen
Soba Restaurant Inari Sushi 350 yen
Picnic BOX 1,050 yen
Bite-Size American Corn Dogs 420 yen
Shake-Shake Fries 480 yen
・With toppings 590 yen
・Without toppings 540 yen
Banana Juice 400 yen
MOCHA Banana Juice (made with emmi PEA PROTEIN / contains 20g of protein) 500 yen
SPECIAL Kids' Lunch BOX that Adults Can Enjoy, Too 1,500 yen
More than 100 million tons are generated worldwide each year
Sujiaonori seaweed powder [15g]
Sea Vegetable Sujiaonori Seaweed Powder [15g] 810 yen
Ripe Peel from an Organic Guava Orchard (Organic Guava Semi-Dried Peel) 648 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、マッシュグループ、マッシュフードラボ、gelato pique cafe、Cosme Kitchen Adaptation、AZUR et MASA UEKI、蕎麦うえはら、MASH KITCHEN、Check NISHIAZABU、SOBA FUTATSU、合同会社シーベジタブル、南国にしがわ農園、emmi
'Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku' adds 'Stars, Sometimes Light' as a rhythm game song!
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株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette added the original song 'Stars, Sometimes Light' by Abaraya to the rhythm game 'Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku' for iOS/Android, and launched the new event 'Stars Off Orbit' and 'Soundless Sea Gacha' on October 12, 2026.
日本車両 and NEC jointly develop a VR application to streamline railway vehicle design, further improve design quality and support railway operators' operations
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Nippon Sharyo and NEC have jointly developed a VR application using 3D data of railway vehicles to improve the efficiency and quality of design reviews and support operations such as maintenance and training.
Hito Communications Holds 75th Anniversary Ceremony; New Step Toward 100 Years Since Founding as Chairman Susumu Koike Steps Down
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ひと・コミュニケーションズ株式会社 held a ceremony to mark its 75th anniversary, announcing Chairman Susumu Koike's retirement and its new corporate motto, 'Always Victorious,' as it looks toward its 100th anniversary.
楽天銀行 will run its '25th Anniversary of Operations! High-Rate Time Deposit Campaign' for business and personal business accounts from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
Facts
25th Anniversary of Operations
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Available for a limited time through Monday, November 30, 2026
1.000% per year
1.275% per year
1.675%
For a 6-month yen time deposit, with a deposit of 30 million yen
[Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha] Paper wholesaler 竹尾 has held the paper and creativity event 'TAKEO PAPER SHOW' since 1965. The content of its 50th exhibition, titled 'Iwai to Rei,' is condensed into a book.
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To mark the 50th edition of 'TAKEO PAPER SHOW,' a paper and creative event held by 株式会社竹尾 since 1965, 株式会社美術出版社 will publish a book condensing the exhibition's content, '祝（ほぎ）と礼（れい）―MARK THE MOMENT,' on November 2, 2026.
TOPPAN collaborates with Vtuber '鮫升コモリ' at 'TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA,' a shop showcasing new content experiences
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TOPPAN株式会社, a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, will collaborate with Vtuber '鮫升コモリ' at its Akihabara shop 'TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA,' selling 3D visual merchandise and offering a digital photo booth. Satellite shops are also planned at 4 locations nationwide.
Facts
October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
October 29 (Thu.)
About 310,000 YouTube subscribers
Began activities in May 2026
In half a year
The 3D visual was unveiled on Sunday, October 11
5 types of original merchandise for this project
Satellite shops will open in 4 locations nationwide
Starting Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Through Sunday, Nov. 15
With a purchase of 5,000 yen or more, including tax
The debut livestream recorded 440,000 views
Approximately 120,000 followers on X
Companies mentioned：TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、Fan-Xross モール®、WithShot®、HMV仙台 E BeanS、HMV栄、HMV&BOOKS NAMBA、HMV＆BOOKS HAKATA、エキュート秋葉原
LegalOn templates surpass 2,500 in cumulative offerings, expanding resources to support overseas contract practices
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LegalOn Technologies began offering templates governed by Singapore law in collaboration with Singapore Academy of Law（SAL）, bringing its cumulative offerings, including the MORI HAMADA library, to more than 2,500.
Facts
The cumulative number of templates offered has exceeded 2,500
The number of companies worldwide that have paid to adopt Professional AI surpassed 9,000 as of the end of July 2026
Capital and other funds: ¥20.15 billion
Companies mentioned：株式会社LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn、Singapore Academy of Law、SAL、MORI HAMADA、GovernOn、ガバオン
A new nail category arrives from “mt,” the masking tape brand for stationery and lifestyle goods! Introducing “mt french nail seal,” making it easier to enjoy French nails.
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カモ井加工紙株式会社 launched “mt french nail seal,” a new nail product category under its “mt” masking tape brand for stationery and lifestyle goods. Available since September 2026 at the official mt online shop and its directly operated “mt lab.” stores, the product lets users enjoy French nails by applying a seal to the nail tip and adding gel.
Turn time spent focusing on your own body into support for others. Rebone to hold online lessons for Pink Ribbon Month
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IKUM株式会社, operator of the body-shaping brand “Rebone,” will hold an online lesson on Oct. 24, 2026, in conjunction with Pink Ribbon Month. The 500-yen participation fee, excluding transaction fees, will be donated to breast cancer support.
Nihon M&A Center recognized by Guinness World Records™ for M&A deal volume for 6 consecutive years
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Nihon M&A Center, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社日本M&Aセンターホールディングス, has been recognized by Guinness World Records for 6 consecutive years since 2020 as the “company handling the most M&A financial advisory engagements.” It handled 1,150 deals in 2025.
16 participating entrepreneurs selected for “Incubate Camp 19th,” scheduled for Oct. 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.), 2026!
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インキュベイトファンド株式会社 announced that it had selected 16 entrepreneurs to participate in “Incubate Camp 19th,” a residential acceleration program taking place on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026.
The immersive host club CLUB “Night Fever,” a hit with every performance sold out, returns! Tickets on sale now!
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株式会社NO MORE, which provides immersive entertainment experiences, announced that “CLUB Night Fever,” a hit with every performance sold out, will return from Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, 2026, at “CLUB VOCE” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Ticket lottery applications are now open.
Diabetes prevention isn’t just about blood sugar! What are the “pitfalls of blood sugar levels”...?
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With sponsorship from 株式会社明治, 日本生活習慣病予防協会 held a hemoglobin A1c event, where former ozeki Naruto Oyakata and physician Daisuke Ito explained the gap between awareness of blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c, as well as health management.
Facts
69% of consumers said blood sugar levels
87% of physicians answered hemoglobin A1c
40.3% said they did not know what hemoglobin A1c was
Among those who knew what it meant, 71% considered hemoglobin A1c important
New recording servers “Nrec6200” and “Nrec4200” for surveillance camera video systems now available from the “Nrec” series
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株式会社ニューテック began selling the new “Nrec6200” and “Nrec4200” models in its “Nrec” series of recording servers for surveillance camera video systems in October 2026. They come standard with a hardware RAID controller and offer high availability, keeping recording running even if a drive fails.
Facts
Sales began in October 2026
Fits 6 drive bays into a 2U chassis approximately 37 cm deep
Equipped with 4 bays and two 10GbE ports in a slim 1U chassis
Convenience store and cafe “onono” opens in Kazakhstan; opening reception held.
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株式会社Onono Corporation held an opening reception attended by more than 500 people as it grand-opened its first “onono” convenience store with an attached cafe in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, on Oct. 3, 2026. It aims to expand to multiple locations in the country and grow its business into other Central Asian countries.
Facts
Grand opening on Oct. 3, 2026
More than 500 visitors
More than approximately 300 product purchases
Product SKUs: 136 SKUs
Established: April 6, 2026
Founded: July 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社Onono Corporation、Onono&Co Kazakhstan、Onono & Co Mongol LLC、Onono Village、株式会社山口油屋福太郎様、有楽製菓株式会社様、森永製菓株式会社様、井村屋株式会社様、味の素冷凍食品株式会社様、株式会社丸十代屋様、サンヨー食品株式会社様、株式会社伊藤園様
Pediatric clinic あかちゃんとこどものクリニック 浦和カルエ to open 1 minute on foot from the west exit of JR Urawa Station on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 — Open until 21:00 nearly every day, prioritizing convenience for working families
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The pediatric clinic あかちゃんとこどものクリニック 浦和カルエ, operated by 医療法人社団Links, will open on Nov. 1, 2026, inside CulE, 1 minute on foot from the west exit of JR Urawa Station. It will be open until 21:00 nearly every day, prioritizing convenience for working families.
EPUB translation service “You Love EPUB”: low-cost plan from 180 yen, including tax; standard plan from 240 yen, including tax
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株式会社アシンメトリ announced the pricing for “You Love EPUB,” a service that translates the full text of an entire ebook in the EPUB format into multiple languages. The low-cost plan starts at 180 yen, including tax, and the standard plan starts at 240 yen, including tax.
Facts
180 yen including tax
240 yen (tax included)
Oct. 13, 2026
October 5
Companies mentioned：株式会社アシンメトリ、Amazon Kindle、KDP、楽天Kobo、Apple Books、Google Play Books
Kitajima, a long-established confectionery shop in Saga, Kyushu, launches “Saga-no-Ki Baumkuchen,” drawing on its experience making the dough for its signature Marubouro
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Kitajima, a long-established confectionery shop in Saga, Kyushu, will begin selling “Saga-no-Ki Baumkuchen,” a new product drawing on its experience making the dough for its signature “Marubouro,” on October 13, 2026.
New moves for work in Kagoshima: 1st “Satsuma Bridge Meeting” to be held on November 5
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Satsuma Bridge, based in Kagoshima, will hold the 1st installment of its business support event series for regional companies, “Satsuma Bridge Meeting,” on November 5, 2026. The theme is a workshop on the decision-making process for performance reviews, pay raises and bonuses, with Takayoshi Sakata, representative director of 株式会社BottoK, appearing as a guest.
Providing corporate AI training for companies and organizations in Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures, with instructors traveling to clients and creating deliverables using AI on the same day. A 12-hour program tailored to national subsidy requirements is also available.
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MedGenerate株式会社 provides corporate AI training for companies and organizations in Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures, with instructors traveling to clients and creating deliverables using AI on the same day. A 12-hour program eligible for national subsidies is also available.
Hongo-sanchome smoothie and juice specialty shop 搾り屋935 marks its 14th anniversary
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搾り屋935, a smoothie specialty shop in Hongo-sanchome operated by 株式会社SHIBORI, will mark its 14th anniversary on October 15, 2026. To celebrate, customers will receive 1 mandarin orange for every purchase of 600 yen or more in-store from October 15 through 21.
Facts
14th anniversary
Marking its 14th anniversary on Thursday, October 15, 2026
For customers who spend 600 yen (tax included) or more
Paid beta launches for a limited 100 users: a service that lets users talk with an AI character voiced by influencer “Chiyan,” who has 400,000 followers
“Beyond 5G,” the next-generation information and communications infrastructure: 15 research and development projects aimed at social implementation to be showcased at CEATEC, opening 10/13
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NICT will exhibit at CEATEC 2026 and showcase 15 projects under the Innovative Information and Communications Technology (Beyond 5G (6G)) Fund. The exhibit features research and development involving major companies including SoftBank and 東海旅客鉄道.
“I’ll take over my father’s company. But I don’t want it to be the same company.” Tsugumi (継ぐ美) launches in earnest to support female successors with brand succession
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brandneu株式会社 has fully launched Tsugumi (継ぐ美), a service supporting brand development before and after business succession, primarily for female successors.
Free trial of in-home Balinese conditioning launches, limited to 3 companies in Kanazawa
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Balinese Jimbaran (バリニーズ・ジンバラン), which operates a salon and school in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, will launch a free trial of in-home Balinese conditioning to care for employees’ physical well-being, limited to 3 companies in Kanazawa.
Supporting the combined use of AI and information security with the “Rakuchi Local AI Solution”
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楽智株式会社 provides the “Rakuchi Local AI Solution,” supporting the combined use of information security and AI. Against the backdrop of AI-related risks being included on IPA’s threat list, the company designs AI implementation and operations in local environments, including the use of internal documents, integration with business systems and access control.
RapidCopy研究所 takes over RapidCopy-related software business from レスパスビジョン株式会社
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RapidCopy研究所 will take over the software businesses for “RapidCopy” and “RapidCopySuite” from レスパスビジョン株式会社, transferring sales and support operations effective January 12, 2027.
Asian beauty brand “HADA HADA,” created by Korean hair artist GUNHEE, launches simultaneously in Japan and South Korea today, Tuesday, October 13. The 1st product, “Terahertz Stone Kassa SAKI,” goes on sale today
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Asian beauty brand HADA HADA, operated by 株式会社GUNHEE, launched simultaneously in Japan and South Korea on October 13, 2026, and released its first product, the Terahertz Stone Gua Sha SAKI.
ソロ物販LAB rolls out “Weak Yen × AI” Thailand export e-commerce model using AI and outsourcing
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ソロ物販LAB, operated by 株式会社Steady. Corporation, is running a promotion for its “Weak Yen × AI” Thailand export e-commerce model from October 15 to November 18, 2026. It proposes a business model with zero employees using AI and outsourcing, and highlights its sales management technology patent and coverage by outlets including Global News Asia.
Gomumari’s business AI agent launches “Personnel Appointment Entry”
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will launch its “Personnel Appointment Entry AI Agent,” which automates personnel appointment entry tasks, on October 13, 2026. It can be integrated into existing systems and adopted with initial setup costs from 500,000 yen and monthly operating costs from 50,000 yen.
株式会社Sincecore officially launches “Shinmirai Navi,” a SaaS platform that supports internal whistleblowing and harassment consultations from intake through documentation
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株式会社Sincecore officially launched “Shinmirai Navi,” a SaaS platform for “high-risk interviews” involving internal whistleblowing and harassment consultations, on October 13, 2026. Ahead of the enforcement of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, it offers AI drafting and organization features as well as tamper-resistant record management, and has begun offering a free trial.
Draw a floor plan and instantly turn it into a 3D home, then create an assembly model with a home 3D printer using the MyHome3D home design tool—print, assemble and adjust it yourself
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株式会社小林車輌 has released MyHome3D, a home design tool that turns floor plans drawn in a browser into 3D designs and lets users create models with a home 3D printer. Alongside free features, it offers a full plan for 9,800 yen per month.
A new yakiniku experience in Kyoto’s Gion district, where the atmosphere and aesthetic sensibility of the ancient capital live on. “Kyo Yakiniku Renzo Gion” grand opens on Thursday, October 15, 2026
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株式会社OCTAGON will grand open the yakiniku restaurant “Kyo Yakiniku Renzo Gion” in Kyoto’s Gion district on October 15, 2026. All 90 seats are in private or semi-private rooms, and the venue can accommodate banquets for up to 40 people.
The Korean lifestyle experience event “KDAY TOKYO” will be held at Omotesando Hills in Tokyo from October 14, featuring 36 K-brands including GS25 and ANOK, as well as a variety of programs such as fashion shows and talk shows.
Facts
Through Sunday, October 18
Begins this Wednesday, the 14th
Pre-event runs through Friday, the 16th
Main events on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th
36 K-brands gather in one place
October 14 to 18
A total of 23 special workshops
Companies mentioned：株式会社タキエルJ＆K、GS25、Kolmar Global、anok、LINGTEA、SHINee、VMD STUDIO
Why not build your own solar power generation forecast?—PV Forecast Self-Service Workshop offers a limited-time free trial
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OriginalWeather Data Science合同会社は、太陽光発電量予測をセルフサービスで利用できるWebサービス「PV予測セルフ工房」の期間限定無料トライアルを10月13日より開始した。2026年12月までに利用開始した方を対象に、月末まで無料で試用でき、通常料金は1予測単位あたり月額5,000円（税別）。
Facts
Available starting today, October 13
Those who begin using the service by December 2026
Original初期費用・月額基本料金は0円
Original1予測単位あたり月額5,000円（税別）
Up to 10 days ahead
Solar power generation forecasts in 30-minute intervals
Original更新頻度： 1日8回
October 16, 2026, 10:00–13:30
Companies mentioned：Weather Data Science合同会社、気象ビジネス推進コンソーシアム、WXBC
TAKAHATA PRECISION and Hyper Digital Twin launch joint venture for privacy-conscious monitoring service using 3D sensors
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タカハタプレシジョン株式会社 and 株式会社ハイパーデジタルツイン have launched a joint venture for a privacy-conscious monitoring service using 3D sensors. The project was selected for 東京都’s “Smart Services Deployment Support Program.”
First for a restaurant headquarters management system: FLARO lets users check sales and labor cost ratios by store simply by asking Claude or ChatGPT, with MCP integration
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株式会社flaro began offering an “MCP integration” feature for its FLARO management platform for multi-location restaurants on September 30, 2026. The feature lets users directly check sales, labor cost ratios and other information by store through AI assistants Claude and ChatGPT. It is the first official MCP server offering for a restaurant headquarters management system in Japan and supports read-only access and permission management.
Facts
We began offering “MCP integration” on September 30, 2026.
This is the first official MCP server offering for a restaurant headquarters management system in Japan※. (According to our research, October 2026)
furfolk - The multifunctional dog harness HUGNESS gets long-awaited new colors! Now available in a total of 4 colors to bring out your dog’s individuality.
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株式会社studio empath began selling 2 new colors of its multifunctional dog harness HUGNESS—charcoal gray and mist plum—on October 12, 2026, bringing the lineup to a total of 4 colors.
“Bringing children in rural areas and on remote islands into contact with a diverse range of adults”—mimamo and 一般社団法人me co-host dialogue event on Amami Oshima | Tackling the “connection gap” through local and online initiatives
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一般社団法人mimamo co-hosted a dialogue event with 一般社団法人me on June 14, 2026, at Kaneku Junior High School in Amami City, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. 10 children took part in conversations with online mentors.
For disability employment, the real work begins “after hiring.” Event “DEFCON,” where people with hearing disabilities and companies discuss the “quality of employment,” held for the first time
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株式会社C4C held “DEFCON,” a conference where engineers with hearing disabilities and companies discuss the “quality of employment,” for the first time on September 26, 2026.
Launch of “ProofStamp,” an evidence preservation service that preserves online posts and videos “as they appeared at the time”
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株式会社ハレフル launched “ProofStamp,” an evidence preservation service that fixes the displayed content of online posts and videos in a form that can be verified by third parties, on October 13, 2026.
Facts
Available starting October 13, 2026
Publicly available YouTube videos (up to 30 minutes)
SHA-256 hash and certified timestamping authority
Using RFC 3161 timestamps
Patent application No. 2026-209130
1,480 yen per item (one-time payment)
Standard plan: 980 yen per month
Pro plan: 2,980 yen per month
Use up to 3 items for free
Promotion code: X3FH-9BV3
Period: Tuesday, October 13, 2026–Thursday, December 31, 2026
ライノフラックス株式会社 was selected for Phase 3 (large-scale technology development demonstration) of the SBIR program administered by 環境省 and ERCA. In fiscal 2026, it will install a 20kW-class pilot plant to demonstrate highly efficient power generation from unused biomass and CO2 capture.
Facts
More than 80% of primary energy
Power generation efficiency of around 10–30%
High power generation efficiency of 40% or more
Demonstration of a 1kW-class prototype
240 hours of continuous operation
Reached TRL5
To be installed on the company’s premises in fiscal 2026
Two brands that drew a strong response at the Tokyo Gift Show, “nū” and “dadada,” to exhibit at “Local to Local” in Taiwan
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有限会社オランジェ will exhibit its brands “nū” and “dadada” at “Local to Local,” a special program at “POPUPASIA® 10TH,” to be held in Taipei, Taiwan, starting November 12, 2026. Both brands received high praise at the Tokyo Gift Show and drew interest, including OEM inquiries and approaches from department stores.
In the AI era, take a moment to pause and attend to human emotions. “Some days are like this, Maru” — what a cat depicting little misfortunes and Ise tea “まるの茶” have to say
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一般社団法人暮らしの設計室 has begun selling powdered Ise tea “まるの茶” on Amazon.co.jp, with a focus on emotional care in the AI era. Made with 100% Ise tea from Mie Prefecture, it comes in 5 varieties, each accompanied by a story about a cat depicting little misfortunes.
Winter Olympian Kentaro Minagawa takes on the creation of a Japan-born “Japanese Winter Resort Culture” with SNOW BUNKER
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株式会社Japan Snow Mountain Consulting and ジェイプラスインターナショナル have launched a partnership to create a Japan-born “Japanese Winter Resort Culture,” with Kentaro Minagawa appointed Executive Advisor of SNOW BUNKER.
Paris-born jewelry brand Marie Lichtenberg to hold a trunk show
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Paris-born jewelry brand Marie Lichtenberg will hold a trunk show to mark the launch of its latest collection, with designer Marie Lichtenberg visiting Japan, from October 21 to 24 at cherish, L’Appartement Aoyama, and ESTNATION 六本木ヒルズ.
Facts
¥899,800
¥1,914,000
¥1,679,700
¥1,635,700
¥825,000
¥1,738,000
Wednesday, Oct. 21
October 24 (Sat)
Companies mentioned：株式会社CHERISH、Marie Lichtenberg、ELLE、伊勢丹新宿店、L’Appartement、ESTNATION、六本木ヒルズ、cherish inc.
[Wakayama] “Turning technology that supports the world’s clothing industry into a source of strength for the region.” Fukuhara Needle signs comprehensive partnership agreement with local social welfare corporation, advancing sustainable community development through welfare collaboration, recycling and product sales
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福原ニードル株式会社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with social welfare corporation 社会福祉法人白浜コスモス福祉会 in January 2026, and is promoting regional contributions and sustainable community development through recycling and product sales.
The “Leopard”-patterned Moka Express and Moka Induction, created in collaboration between ビアレッティ and ドルチェ＆ガッバーナ, will go on sale in Japan on October 19, 2026. The dedicated coffee “Perfetto Moka Audace” is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Are you wasting money on AI? The cost of AI for the same task could vary by as much as 34 times.
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株式会社AI Atelier has released a free “AI Cost Diagnostic” tool that helps users choose the least expensive AI for each task, based on real-world measurements across 118 combinations of 7 Claude Code and Codex models, reasoning levels and checks. It says costs can vary by as much as about 34 times for the same task, such as sorting inquiries, and that reviewing how models are assigned can significantly cut costs.
Facts
For 12 types of work, we tested pass/fail results and costs under a total of 118 conditions, varying combinations of 7 AI models (types of AI) from Claude and ChatGPT (Codex), reasoning levels, and checks by another AI.
Respondents’ employers spent an average of about 2.74 million yen per month on AI.
66.5% said it had increased from the previous year
73.3% said it was “already, or would become within 1 year, a management challenge.”
82.8% said they face challenges in tracking costs.
It was reported that some companies saw AI usage fees exceed their monthly budgets by about 2 million yen for 3 consecutive months.
Execution costs were about 1/8 of the cost of assigning everything to Opus 5.5 ($0.240 → $0.029).
It was about 40% of the cost of assigning everything to Sol ($0.238 → $0.093
In program implementation, both Opus 5.5 and Haiku 5.5 passed every time, while their costs differed by about 32 times.
“TANGO TEXTILE EXHIBITION / The 77th Tango Textile Appraisal Exhibition”
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丹後織物工業組合 will hold the “TANGO TEXTILE EXHIBITION / The 77th Tango Textile Appraisal Exhibition” at ツカキスクエア京都 in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, on October 21 and 22, 2026. The theme is “300 Years of Craft: Tango Textiles Gather in Kyoto.” In addition to judging and an exhibition and business-matching event, the program will include special exhibits and public voting. Award-winning works will be exhibited in 京丹後市 from October 28 to November 9.
Facts
77th edition
1,300 years of history
Oct. 21, 2026
Oct. 22
First time in 7 years
Over 300 years
2 days
9:30～10:00
10:00～17:00
Last admission: 16:30
Last admission at 16:00
October 23 (Fri)
17:00
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Mon., Nov. 9
Companies mentioned：丹後織物工業組合、ツカキスクエア京都、西陣織あさぎ美術館 四条烏丸館、公益社団法人京都染織文化協会、京都府織物・機械金属振興センター、経済産業省、農林水産省、京都府、宮津市、京丹後市、伊根町、与謝野町、海の京都DMO、一般社団法人日本絹人繊織物工業会、京都織物卸商業組合、丹後原糸織物卸商業協同組合、TANGO OPEN CENTER
From tea to color. From tea to time. POUYUENJI KYOTO presents 2 exhibitions from autumn through winter: Hidero Tao, “Tea-Colored Dyeing Scenes” / “Vessels of Time | A Vessel for Time”
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POUYUENJI KYOTO will hold 2 exhibitions from autumn through winter. “Tea-Colored Dyeing Scenes” by dye artist Hidero Tao is scheduled to open on October 7, followed by “Vessels of Time | A Vessel for Time,” curated by Mai Miyake, on November 4.
Facts
Starting October 7
Sunday, Nov. 1
Starting November 4
Thursday, December 24
Sat., Nov. 21
Oct. 7, 2026
2025: Part-time lecturer at 武蔵野美術大学
2008: Studied at the graduate school of the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris
Companies mentioned：宝元紀合同会社、POUYUENJI、POUYUENJI KYOTO、染工房がらや、京都芸術大学、武蔵野美術大学、メゾンエルメス、金沢21世紀美術館、大阪関西国際芸術祭、スターバックス京都円山公園菊の溪店、HANKYU ART FAIR、京都高島屋S.C.、滋賀県大津市、Art Basel Hong Kong、国立工芸館、白船社、DIC川村記念美術館、千島土地株式会社、DMG森精機株式会社、IMO Galeria、ヒコ・みづのジュリーカレッジ大阪、資生堂、京都ワコール、トニー・チー
Turning Japanese you know into Japanese you can use at work. Launch of “Workplace CanDo Japanese Acquisition Course,” a hybrid Japanese-language training program for foreign employees
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株式会社学研ビジネスブレインズ launched its hybrid training program, “Workplace CanDo Japanese Acquisition Course,” on October 1, 2026, to help foreign employees turn “Japanese they know” into “Japanese they can use at work.”
Facts
Began on October 1, 2026
Of the 24 sessions in total
18 e-learning sessions
6 online lessons with an instructor
Standard course duration: 6 months
Course fee: 242,000 yen per person (tax included)
Date of incorporation: March 28, 1995
Changed its trade name from 株式会社TOASU on July 1, 2026
About 2 years after its launch, the program is also changing how participants see the world. Applications open for the 3rd cohort of “The 500-Year School” | 12 months of learning, meeting, and conversation at a lush Zen temple — Yanada Temple in Machida, Tokyo
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株式会社マザーディクショナリー and Yanada Temple will launch the 3rd cohort of “The 500-Year School” on November 4, 2026, and are accepting applications.
Facts
The course will begin on November 4, 2026 (Sun.)
Applications will close once the capacity of 20 is reached
一般社団法人KYOPO will hold the “50th KYOPO” at the Kiyomizu-yaki housing complex in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, starting October 16, 2026, with a total of 159 booths. It has also decided to hold the 1st “Spring KYOPO” at Okazaki Park in March 2027.
Facts
50th
Oct. 16, 2026
159 booths in total
March 2027
The winner will receive 100,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人KYOPO、Kiyo to-bo株式会社、TOKINOHA、株式会社ブルーホール、JR東海、青青土氣 chin chin pottery、土星工作室 Tu Xing studio
ライノフラックス株式会社 was selected for “Ⅲ: Full-Scale Business Development Course” in the “Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Forest” Promotion Project run by 京都府 and 公益財団法人京都産業21, as part of a consortium with 国立大学法人京都大学.
The spot work service “welp,” operated by キャル株式会社, held the “Gastronomy Study Hub” work experience program in Nagano City in partnership with 株式会社SATOKA. 5 students from 服部栄養専門学校 studied game meat and created dishes.
AI voice recorders “Comu Action Pro” and “Comulytic Note Pro” launch special autumn discount campaign
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株式会社YScope will run a special autumn discount campaign for the AI voice recorders “Comu Action Pro” and “Comulytic Note Pro” from October 13 to 19, 2026. They will be available at up to 40% off on Amazon and the official e-commerce site.
Dentsu Elf Architect adopts AI Portalize to bridge the gap between “users and non-users” and boost AI use across the company
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AI Portalize株式会社 has published a case study on the platform’s adoption by Dentsu Elf Architect, an e-commerce support company, to address the gap between “users and non-users” and boost AI use across the company.
[University admissions] “Shingaku Summit in SHIBUYA” to be held Oct. 24 (Sat.)! National, public, and private universities, junior colleges, and professional universities gather in Shibuya
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株式会社栄美通信 will hold “Shingaku Summit in SHIBUYA,” a joint admissions consultation event bringing together national, public, and private universities and other institutions, in Shibuya on October 24, 2026.
Quick, provider of AI for 119 emergency calls, forms capital and business alliance with 日本経営, a healthcare management consultancy
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株式会社Quick and 株式会社日本経営 have formed a capital and business alliance aimed at improving the efficiency of regional emergency medical care. The companies will combine Quick’s AI system for supporting 119 emergency call reception, “Quick AI,” with 日本経営’s expertise in regional healthcare analysis.
La HEAD, a dry head spa in Shinjuku and Nishi-Shinjuku, begins conditioning partnership with Dand.A, a personal gym operating for about 10 years
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La HEAD, a dry head spa operated by 株式会社Karada Works, will begin a conditioning partnership with Private Gym Dand.A on Oct. 13, 2026, drawing on knowledge from an osteopathic clinic to improve treatment quality.
Maintaining ease of standing work while reducing fatigue and boosting productivity on manufacturing floors. Launch of the ギガ・セレクション Work Chair Choi-Gake
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ユニソル株式会社 will launch the ギガ・セレクション Work Chair Choi-Gake in early November, designed to reduce fatigue and boost productivity on manufacturing floors.
KKT合同会社-operated professional baseball team 金沢ドラゴンクロス announced its first 8 founding partner companies as it prepares to join 日本海リーグ for the 2027 season. Of these, 4 companies will continue their participation in fiscal 2027, while the remaining 4 are considering their partner ranks. サニーサイド and フルーツむらはた are expected to become employers accepting players for dual careers, and more than 20 companies are currently considering participation.
Facts
8 founding partners for 2026
Of these, 4 companies will continue participating in fiscal 2027
4 companies are considering their partner ranks for fiscal 2027 with a view to continuing their participation
More than 20 companies have already expressed interest in becoming partners
Plans to join 日本海リーグ starting with the 2027 season
リバーウォーク北九州 will collaborate with the film Godzilla-0.0, which opens nationwide on Nov. 3, and run a large-scale campaign from Oct. 13 to Nov. 15, 2026. During the campaign, a Godzilla statue and an exhibition of posters from past films will be on display, and a lottery will offer prizes including limited-edition goods.
Survey results released on the use of digital printing in book production — Aiming to expand the use of digital printing in the publishing industry
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一般社団法人電子出版制作・流通協議会（電流協） and the Japan Publishing Wholesalers Association（取協） released the results of a survey on the use of digital printing (DSR) in book production. In a survey of 300 publishers, 52.8% said they were using or testing DSR, with “small-lot reprints” the most common use at 77%. The most frequently cited challenge was “difficulty assessing profitability” at 46%, but about 90% of publishers with experience using it indicated they intend to expand its use.
Facts
300 publishers
Conducted from July 16 to Sept. 11, 2026
Responses from 142 companies
Response rate: 47%
“Small-lot reprints” was the most common response at 77%
“Difficulty assessing profitability” was the most common response at 46%
On Jan. 21, 2026, they announced a “Joint Declaration to Promote the Use of Digital Printing in the Publishing Industry”
Drone and programming school D-TYPE. to open at コナミスポーツクラブ 明石 in November 2026
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Drone and programming school D-TYPE., operated by HDL合同会社, will open at コナミスポーツクラブ 明石 in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, in November 2026, and will hold free trial sessions starting Oct. 17.
[Limited to 10 participants] An immersive food tour with culinary expert Shinpei Kurihara! “Satsumasendai Feast Tour” set for Nov. 21 (Sat.)–22 (Sun.), 2026
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株式会社薩摩川内市観光物産協会 will hold the 1-night, 2-day experiential bus tour “Satsumasendai Feast Tour” on Nov. 21–22, 2026, with culinary expert Shinpei Kurihara as a guest. Participation is limited to 10 people, and the tour costs 77,000 yen.