Score a bargain grand slam and aim to be Japan’s best! 横浜DeNAベイスターズ all-out support sale now on!
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株式会社ノジマ is holding the “横浜DeNAベイスターズ All-Out Support Sale.” Purchases of eligible products earn up to 1万5,000 yen worth of points, and trade-ins or combined purchases of specified products come with discounts of up to 5万円.
Business agreement signed with KYOCHON F&B株式会社, operator of Korean fried chicken brand “KYOCHON 1991,” regarding expansion in Japan
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荒井商事株式会社 has signed a business agreement regarding expansion in Japan with KYOCHON F&B株式会社, operator of Korean fried chicken brand “KYOCHON CHICKEN,” and is working toward opening its first store in Japan in 2027.
Facts
Opening of the first store in Japan in 2027
Business agreement signed on September 29 regarding the brand’s expansion in Japan
[2026 Survey of Patients’ Journeys to Psychiatric Care] Psychiatric first-appointment wait times: 49.6% of patients face difficulties before booking, unable to secure an in-person provider before requesting an appointment
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According to a survey conducted by ファストドクター株式会社, the psychiatric first-appointment wait-time problem left 49.6% of all respondents unable to secure an in-person provider. In addition, 50.7% of patients who reached a clinic’s reception desk were told to expect a wait of at least 1か月.
Facts
Among 667 users
For 50.7%, the shortest wait time offered was “1か月以上”
The cumulative number of consultations through September 2026 reached 28万件
The average wait, estimated using class midpoints, was 39.9 days
Consider budgets for webinars, trade shows and in-house events based on specific conditions. Fisicom refreshes its estimate simulation for trade show and event marketing
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its estimate simulation for trade show and event marketing. Users can enter the event type, number of times held or exhibited, expected attendance, additional production, special operating conditions and actual expenses to view an estimate.
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] All 24 JLab products up to 35% off! Top-tier models you’ve had your eye on are also available at a special 20% off
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JLab Japan株式会社 will offer all 24 products at up to 35% off during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Four top-tier models will be 20% off, with open-ear products “Epic Open Sport” and “JBuds Open Wireless” drawing particular attention.
[Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture—Yamato-cho] 24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Okazaki Nishi” to open October 26｜73rd location nationwide
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エーイーシー株式会社 will open “ECOFIT24 Okazaki Nishi” in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, on October 26, 2026, making it its 73rd location nationwide. Cumulative membership has surpassed 50,000.
ファイテン株式会社 will provide wardrobe support, including necklaces and sleeve supports, for the drama “Our Hakone Ekiden,” which will air on 日本テレビ starting October 10, 2026.
To prevent deaths that cannot be averted because of “ownership barriers”—どうぶつ基金 launches online petition calling for amendments to the Animal Welfare Act
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公益財団法人どうぶつ基金 has submitted a request for amendments to the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals to the 犬猫の殺処分ゼロをめざす動物愛護議員連盟 and launched an online petition on Change.org.
[Saint-Germain] First collaboration with やまだい農園 in Akanuma, birthplace of Shinshu apples! Upcycled “Yamadai Farm Apple Danish” made with fresh apples that do not meet market standards, available for a limited time from Thursday, October 15!
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株式会社サンジェルマン, a group company of クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス, has teamed up for the first time with やまだい農園, a long-established farm in Nagano Prefecture, to release “Yamadai Farm Apple Danish,” an upcycled product made with fresh apples that do not meet market standards, for a limited time starting October 15, 2026.
Parenting talk “Which Should You Choose? Nurturing a Sense of Self—How to Help Children Learn to Think for Themselves” (Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture)
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NPO法人コクレオの森 will hold a talk for parents and children aged 5 and 6 in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture. The theme is “How to help children learn to think for themselves,” and admission is free.
Facts
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (public holiday)
10:00〜12:00
Ages 5 and 6 (final year of kindergarten to before starting school)
Enrollment opens for the 2026 winter courses, exclusively for students at integrated junior and senior high schools, at all 38 classrooms. The courses offer comprehensive review of unfinished units, preparation for tests after the break, and support with school assignments.
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株式会社メイツ, which operates 中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS, has opened enrollment for its 2026 winter courses. The courses will be offered at all 38 classrooms in the Kanto and Kansai regions and Aichi, providing review of unfinished units and homework support. A discount campaign offering up to 6.5% off is also available to new enrollees who sign up for at least the specified number of class sessions by October 31.
Adult science experiment | Where does rainwater go? Workshop on “rain gardens” and the water cycle to be held on 11/1 (Sun.) in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture
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A workshop on rainwater cycles and “rain gardens” will be held on November 1, 2026, at Kawanishi City Kurokawa Satoyama Center, managed by NPO法人コクレオの森. The instructor will be Miki Hoki, representative director of ちきゅうたがやす株式会社.
Japan’s first two-team system at Tokyo Metropolitan Children’s Medical Center: Inauguration ceremony held for hospital facility dogs®
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認定NPO法人シャイン・オン・キッズ has appointed Tommy, a hospital facility dog® dedicated to the “Kokoro Ward” of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at 東京都立小児総合医療センター, and new handler Miki Akiyama. This establishes Japan’s first two-team system.
[10/17–11/30] “Sweets Paradise Autumn Harvest Festival” confirmed! All-you-can-eat fresh Hae-nuki rice salt rice balls and pork soup packed with autumn vegetables!
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スイーツパラダイス will hold its “SuiPara Autumn Harvest Festival” from October 17 to November 30, 2026. The event will feature all-you-can-eat salt rice balls made with fresh “Hae-nuki” rice and pork soup, Shine Muscat grapes, freshly squeezed Mont Blanc desserts in limited-time flavors, and a giveaway of pumpkin cookies from 青海珈琲.
NECネクサソリューションズ launches new version of workflow system “EXPLANNER/FLⅡ” — improves usability with a refreshed UI (user interface) and responsive design
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NECネクサソリューションズ will begin offering new versions of the workflow systems “EXPLANNER/FLⅡ” and “EXPLANNER for SaaS ワークフローⅡ” in October 2026, improving usability with a refreshed UI and responsive design.
[EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026] なかよし学園 wins grand prize in “Peace and Human Rights” category
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト won the grand prize (Special Theme Award) in the “Peace and Human Rights” category at the EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026, held on October 12, 2026. The award recognized the “CoRe Loop” model of learning connected to the world, implemented in schools across Japan and in locations around the world. A survey of participants in a subsidy program run by 経済産業省 also showed results including a 71.4% increase in self-efficacy.
ispace EUROPE signs memorandum of understanding with Italian ALTEC on potential collaboration in lunar rover testing
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株式会社ispace’s European subsidiary ispace EUROPE and Italy’s ALTEC have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore potential collaboration on lunar rover testing and mission simulations.
Facts
Approximately 350 staff members currently work at the company
Founded in 2010
In 2023, it carried out Mission 1, becoming the first private company in the world to attempt a lunar landing
Mission 2 was carried out in 2025
As early as 2027, the company plans to place 1 lunar orbiting satellite into lunar orbit as Mission 2.5
In 2028i, the company plans to launch Mission 3 using the “ULTRA” lander model, whose development is being led by its Japan base with support from a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry SBIR grant.
In 2029ii, the company plans to launch Mission 4, which aims for a high-precision landing near the lunar south pole
[吉積情報株式会社] 6 recorded seminar videos from August and September available free for a limited time through October 26
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吉積情報株式会社 will make 6 recorded online seminar videos from events held in August and September 2026 available for free for a limited time, from October 13 through October 26.
バルテス・ソリューションズ＆ＡＩ株式会社 joins as a member company of 一般社団法人AICX協会
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一般社団法人AICX協会 announced that バルテス・ソリューションズ＆ＡＩ株式会社 has joined the association, sharing its commitment to promoting the implementation of AI agents in society.
“LIQUID eKYC” to be used for identity verification at Docomo Shops and Docomo retailers nationwide
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株式会社Liquid began rolling out a new method for its online identity verification service “LIQUID eKYC”—reading an IC chip and capturing a facial image—at NTTドコモ shops and retailers nationwide on August 20, 2026.
The 3rd Gashapon release from the 2.5D idol group “いれいす,” affiliated with 株式会社VOISING, and バンダイ, “いれいす ふわふわカラフルマルチチャーム,” will go on sale at Gashapon vending machines and other locations nationwide in late October 2026.
Developed “Krabbe-Wagen Method™,” a new method to improve efficiency and safety in pier-head construction for prestressed concrete bridge projects
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株式会社大林組 has developed the “Krabbe-Wagen Method,” a new approach to improving efficiency and safety in pier-head construction for prestressed concrete bridge projects. The method uses a mobile work platform without large brackets or falsework scaffolding, shortening the construction schedule by about 30% compared with conventional methods and reducing labor requirements.
Results announced for the National Work Style Reform Awards 2026 Tokai-Hokuriku competition. 株式会社農園たや was selected for the Grand Prize, and 金沢機工株式会社 for the 石川県 Governor's Award. Both companies will compete in the national competition in December.
TESS Group wins contract for battery installation at a solar power plant owned by グローバル・インフラ・マネジメント株式会社
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TESS Engineering, a consolidated subsidiary of TESS Holdings, has won a contract from an SPC associated with a グローバル・インフラ・マネジメント (GIM) fund to install batteries at a solar power plant in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The system has a capacity of about 5.0 MWh and is scheduled for delivery in October 2027.
ｕｇｏ achieves No.1 sales share in the manufacturing (4 fields) and inspection and maintenance markets in the “AI × service robot” sector
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ｕｇｏ株式会社 announced that a report by Deloitte Tohmatsu Mic Economic Research Institute ranked it No.1 in sales share in the manufacturing and inspection and maintenance markets in the “AI × service robot” sector.
Popular “crab shabu” at half price for a limited 9 days! Crab restaurant 甲羅本店 holds its “Crab Shabu Festival”
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The crab restaurant 甲羅本店, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold its “Crab Shabu Festival” for a limited total of 9 days, from October 26 to November 6, 2026, offering selected menu items at half price.
JATCO strengthens “communication skills” and organizational communication through video
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株式会社オープンエイト is supporting ジヤトコ株式会社's efforts to advance communication DX through video. Since 2021, JATCO has piloted video communications using Video BRAIN, expanding its applications from technical explanations and internal information sharing to recruitment. In early 2026, it held a cross-departmental event attended by about 30 departments.
“Men's Bigen × scallop shells”: Giving new value to the approximately 170,000 tons of scallop shells generated annually
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ホーユー株式会社 will use an eco-friendly material containing at least 51% scallop shells in “Taorenne,” a stand that prevents Men's Bigen product bottles from tipping over, and will launch it exclusively on Amazon from October 13, 2026.
【SwitchBot】Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Early sale starts October 13. Up to 52% off selected products
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SWITCHBOT株式会社 will hold a sale on its Amazon official store from October 13, 2026, offering up to 52% off selected products. A wide range of smart home products, including AI Mind Clips and robot vacuums, will be discounted during the early sale and Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
【Free webinar】“How will operations change with Adobe Marketo Engage × AI? An explanation of the latest trends and an MCP demo,” to be held on October 22 and October 23
[ATOMOS product sale information] Notice of participation in Amazon “Prime Big Deal Days”
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Nextorage株式会社, the exclusive Japanese distributor of ATOMOS, will participate in Amazon “Prime Big Deal Days,” offering up to 20% off, primarily on the NINJA TX.
株式会社ティービーアイ accelerates real-world deployment of AI video analytics through collaboration with クアルコム社 ～Combining advanced video analytics technology with comprehensive service capabilities to contribute to safety and security in Japan～
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TBI, part of the Tokyo Boeki Holdings Group, announced Japan's first collaboration with クアルコム社 involving the “Qualcomm® Insight Platform,” accelerating the adoption of advanced AI video analytics solutions.
ローデ・シュワルツ adds multichannel pulse analysis functionality to the FSWX
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ローデ・シュワルツ announced the “R&S FSWX-KM700” option, which adds multichannel pulse analysis functionality to the FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer. It provides measurement functions to verify the capture and reproducibility of radar pulses by DRFM jammers and will be showcased at EuMW 2026 in October 2026.
Facts
From October 6 to 8, 2026
Booth B10
1933
2003
Companies mentioned：ローデ・シュワルツ、ローデ・シュワルツ・ジャパン株式会社、Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
ローデ・シュワルツ focuses on 6G at Mobile Test Summit 2026 – registration now open
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ローデ・シュワルツ will hold 3 online sessions focused on 6G technology at Mobile Test Summit 2026, taking place on Oct. 7, 14 and 21, and is accepting registrations.
Facts
Mobile Test Summit 2026
6G
3 online sessions
October 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
3 key areas
6th year
Companies mentioned：ローデ・シュワルツ、ローデ・シュワルツ・ジャパン株式会社、Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
株式会社mighty published a feature page on Oct. 13 on styling outerwear alternatives for temperatures of 22°C, 18°C and 14°C on its fashion e-commerce site, osharewalker.
ギグワークスクロスアイティ株式会社 will hold a free seminar on improving operational efficiency with AI and CRM at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place on Nov. 12, 2026.
【Free seminar on 11/13】What is contact center CRM for field service? Transforming operations by seamlessly connecting reception, field operations and billing (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)
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ギグワークスクロスアイティ株式会社 will hold a free seminar on operational transformation in field service at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place on Nov. 13, 2026.
Launch of AI smart factory solution for manufacturers
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伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社 has launched its “AI Smart Factory Solution” for manufacturers. The solution supports factory DX by collecting and analyzing data from factory equipment, providing operational support through AI agents, and integrating OT with ERP.
【ブロンコビリー】“Grand Appreciation Festival”: 20% OFF all items during dinner! Get a “Thank You Stamp Card” for up to 30% OFF on a future visit!
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株式会社ブロンコビリー is holding its “Grand Appreciation Festival” at all 148 ステーキハウス ブロンコビリー locations. All items are 20% OFF during dinner, and customers will receive a “Thank You Stamp Card” offering up to 30% OFF.
ベルシステム24 to speak at online seminar “Call Center/Contact Center Solutions in the Age of AI 2026” on Oct. 15
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株式会社ベルシステム24 is sponsoring the online seminar “Call Center/Contact Center Solutions in the Age of AI 2026,” hosted by 日経クロストレンド and 日経クロステックActive on Oct. 15, 2026. Yuumi Kinugasa of the company’s Digital CX Division will speak on the use of generative AI.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
More than 500 million conversations’ worth of data annually
Built up over 40 years
Launched Japan’s first full-scale call center service in 1982
品川区 installs temporary “sun umbrellas” at the west exit of Oimachi Station in heat countermeasure pilot
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品川区 conducted a heat countermeasure pilot from Oct. 2 to 5, installing temporary “sun umbrellas” at the west exit of Oimachi Station in collaboration with 株式会社オープン・エー, 公共R不動産, 延世大学産学協力団 and 気候適応リビングラボ研究事業団.
【ワカモノリサーチ survey】Did you lose the “parent lottery”? Want to cut ties with your parents? A deep dive into young people’s true feelings about parents in the Reiwa era
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In a 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ survey of people aged 14–20, 18.0% said they felt they had “lost the parent lottery,” 19.7% had wanted to cut ties with their parents, and 27.5% had had a serious fight with a parent.
【Updated with the latest for 2026】Retty announces its latest popular restaurants! More than 60,000 restaurants selected as popular on Retty. About 1,200 new restaurants join the list
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Retty株式会社 has selected more than 60,000 restaurants nationwide as popular restaurants on its real-name review dining site, Retty. The total stood at 62,382 as of the end of September 2026, with 1,297 new restaurants added. The selections cover 73 genres, including sushi and French cuisine.
Disaster survivors say, “We want our municipality to adopt this, too”: 5 companies join forces to exhibit at PHASE FREE Meet 2026 with the “Women’s Care in Evacuation Shelters Project”!
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EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社 exhibited at PHASE FREE Meet 2026 as part of the “Women’s Care in Evacuation Shelters Project,” in collaboration with PlayS, シャボン玉石けん, マイクロテック and ソウイジャパン, 4 companies in total. The exhibit showcased solutions to hygiene and living-environment challenges faced by women during disasters, drawing strong interest from visitors, including requests for adoption by local governments.
Facts
A total of 37,155 attendees over 3 days (preliminary figures)
Sept. 25 (Fri.): 9,846 attendees
Sept. 26 (Sat.): 12,750 attendees
Sept. 27 (Sun.): 14,559 attendees
Exhibitor scale: 509 companies and organizations
677 booths
Operations in more than 140 countries and regions worldwide
【Taking place on 10/22】In an era when AI search is the norm, marketing becomes everyone’s job. Co-hosted seminar to discuss how to build a company chosen by both AI and customers
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株式会社EXIDEA and 株式会社グロースＸ will co-host an online seminar on Oct. 22, 2026, explaining how to foster a marketing mindset among all employees and build brands in the age of AI.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
Capacity: 100 people
Growing sales by approximately 20 times
Annual gross profit of 200 million yen
Providing learning opportunities to more than 600 companies and a cumulative total of more than 30,000 people
“ASTIGU（アスティーグ）” socks: New products for the 2026 fall/winter season. 【黒】, pursuing the beauty of jet black, and 【暖】, warm with moisture-absorbing heat generation
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アツギ株式会社 will launch new socks from its “ASTIGU” brand for the 2026 fall/winter season: 【黒】 and 【暖】. 【黒】 features a deep, fashion-forward black color and UV protection, while 【暖】 offers heat retention from moisture-absorbing, heat-generating fibers and the soft feel of a rayon blend.
Facts
Fall/winter 2026 season
UV protection rate of 99% or higher
Suggested retail price: Crew socks, 550 yen (tax included)
Powerful suction of up to 230AW and 180° blue light thoroughly clean even hard-to-see dust. “Mijia コードレス掃除機 4” launches on Tuesday, October 13
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小米技術日本株式会社 will launch “Mijia コードレス掃除機 4,” equipped with suction power of up to 230AW and 180° blue light, on October 13, 2026. The estimated retail price is 29,800 yen (tax included).
Facts
Up to 230AW
180° wide-angle blue light
Launches Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Maximum vacuum pressure of 25,000Pa
Motor speed of up to 120,000rpm
Visible range of approximately 30cm
Up to 30x magnification
Up to 90 minutes of continuous use
Estimated retail price: 29,800 yen
Early-bird price: 26,800 yen
Companies mentioned：小米技術日本株式会社、シャオミ・ジャパン、Suzhou GTT Service Co., Ltd.、Xiaomi Store、Xiaomi Service Center秋葉原店、Xiaomi公式サイト、mi.com、Xiaomi公式 楽天市場店、Amazon.co.jp、シャオミ・ジャパン公式 TikTok Shop、Yahoo!ショッピング Xiaomi公式ストア、Xiaomi Corporation、Xiaomi、Fortune Global 500
【ワオ高校】 High school students and ヤンマーブランドアセットデザイン株式会社 team up to explore a sustainable future and the role companies will need to play 50 years from now!
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ワオ高等学校, operated by 学校法人ワオ未来学園, is partnering with ヤンマーブランドアセットデザイン株式会社 to hold talks and workshops in October and November, engaging high school students in discussions about a sustainable future and the role of companies 50 years from now.
Facts
Original10月、11月の２回にわたり開催
Companies needed 50 years from now
ヤンマー, founded in Osaka in 1912
In 1933, became the first in the world to successfully develop a practical, compact diesel engine
A former buyer explains how to create a “proposal story that gets selected.” Seminar on resolving the gap in perspectives between manufacturers and buyers to be held on 10/27.
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株式会社エクスクリエ will hold an online seminar on October 27, 2026, on sales and proposal skills for consumer goods manufacturers. Led by former buyer Toshihiro Hasebe, the seminar will explain how to bridge the gap between manufacturers’ and buyers’ perspectives and build proposal stories that get selected.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
13:00～14:30
1,919 consolidated employees
More than 30 group companies in Japan and overseas
Original1,600万人以上のパネルネットワーク
Conducts more than 20,000 research projects annually
『殉教カテリナ車輪』, 飛鳥部勝則’s debut full-length novel and winner of the 9th 鮎川哲也賞, was released in a new edition with a new cover on October 13, 2026, by 創元推理文庫, the mystery-focused imprint of 東京創元社.
【9th edition | Cumulative registrations from more than 20,000 HR professionals】 Japan’s leading HR companies and opinion leaders gather for “Acaric Summit Premium 人事・採用カンファレンス -2026 Autumn-”
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株式会社アカリク will hold “Acaric Summit Premium 人事・採用EXPO -2026 -Autumn,” one of Japan’s largest online HR events, over 3 days from October 21 to 23, 2026. Cumulative registrations have exceeded 20,000, and the event will feature 39 talks. Leading Japanese HR companies and opinion leaders, including NEC and あすか製薬, will discuss HR strategy and recruitment CX.
『BMSG FES'26』 closes after drawing more than 100,000 people for its first 3-day outdoor event. A total of 13 acts and 36 performers appeared on the main stage, with 89 songs performed on the final day
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『BMSG FES'26』, organized by BMSG, led by SKY-HI, was held over 3 days in Odaiba, Tokyo, drawing a cumulative audience of more than 100,000. A total of 13 acts and 36 artists performed, with 89 songs presented on the final day.
三井農林株式会社 signed an official partnership agreement with 藤枝MYFC of the Meiji Yasuda J2 League, effective September 2026. The two parties will work to promote community interaction and showcase Fujieda through sports and tea.
Addressing each employee’s work challenges through dialogue with AI. 株式会社西村機械製作所 holds company-wide generative AI workshop
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株式会社Dooox held a company-wide generative AI workshop at 株式会社西村機械製作所 on October 6, 2026, with approximately 40 participants, including members of the management team.
89.8% of companies facing unauthorized access or suspected unauthorized access had MFA in place. For 43.0%, the affected accounts were “temporarily disabled or excluded”
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According to a survey of 1,002 Microsoft 365 administrators conducted by 株式会社アクト, 89.8% of companies that faced unauthorized access or suspected unauthorized access had MFA in place, but the affected accounts were temporarily disabled or excluded at 43.0% of companies.
アミティー藤が丘校 to reopen at a new location on Tuesday, October 27, 2026!
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株式会社イーオン announced that it will relocate アミティー藤が丘校 on October 27, 2026, and reopen it alongside イーオン藤が丘校. The school serves children from age 0 through the third year of junior high school. Relocation promotions will include a free enrollment fee and discounts on monthly fees and tuition.
[Akita Station Festival 2026] Special Sales Event: Limited quantities of “Aubergine” European-style curry bento transported via “Hako-Byun”
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As a special feature of Akita Station Festival 2026, JR East Tohoku General Service will sell a limited number of European-style curry bento from “オーベルジーヌ新宿本店,” transported using “Hako-Byun.”
UCC Ueshima Coffee will hold “Turn Your Meal Receipt into Coffee! Blood Sugar Receipt Exchange,” an interactive event promoting post-meal blood sugar management, at Tokyo International Forum on October 20 and 21, 2026. In response to a survey finding that 81.4% of workers are not mindful of blood sugar management, the event will let visitors exchange receipts for coffee and aim to raise awareness of the “UCC &Healthy” series.
Local businesses take the lead in local tourism: “craft hotel antenna” launches its first co-creation model in Hiroshima
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Original株式会社グライダーアソシエイツは、観光を通じた地域経済発展を目指すホテルブランド「craft hotel antenna」の初の共創モデルとして、広島市中区で「craft hotel antenna HIROSHIMA」を開業した。石﨑ホールディングスを事業主体とし、大昌工芸、Moopon Corporationと連携し運営している。
Facts
Opened on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima
The 4 companies brought together their respective areas of expertise
In May 2026, as its first directly operated property
On May 29, 2026, in Koenji, Tokyo
Starting with a small property featuring 2 guest rooms of approximately 55㎡
After opening, the guest room occupancy rate reached 82.3% in July 2026
GADORO, キタニタツヤ, 女王蜂 and チョコレートプラネット confirmed! Second lineup announcement for “HY SKY Fes 2027 & Eve Festival”
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GADORO, キタニタツヤ, 女王蜂 and チョコレートプラネット have been announced as the second wave of performers for “HY SKY Fes 2027 & Eve Festival.” The event will be held from March 19 to 21, 2027, at the multipurpose plaza of Okinawa Comprehensive Sports Park. Tickets are on sale through TIGET.
Model and TV personality Maki Nishiyama and former Japan national volleyball team player Kana Oyama to take the stage: “ASICS 15:09 Movement Hunt” to host a talk session tomorrow on busy daily lives and “the value of movement”
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Originalアシックスジャパンは、10月14日から大手町仲通りで体験型イベント「ASICS 15:09 Movement Hunt」を開催し、初日に西山茉希さんと大山加奈さんをゲストに迎えたトークセッションを実施する。
株式会社ネクイノ announced that a survey of 1,404 users found that “workstyles and workplace policies for women” was the most sought-after job and career information to view in a toilet stall on “toreluna（トレルナ）.” The survey also revealed that about 40% of people working full-time or part-time intend to change jobs, either now or in the future.
Facts
1,404 トレルナ users
1,119 employed respondents
The figure was 40.4%
The top response, at 42.0%
The combined total reached 70.8%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクイノ、toreluna、トレルナ、スマルナ、スマルナ for Biz
A pop-up oyster hut is coming to イオンモール綾川 in Kagawa Prefecture! Open for a limited time from October 17 to November 15! Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell: ８８０ yen per serving!!
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A pop-up oyster hut will open for a limited time at イオンモール綾川 in Kagawa Prefecture from October 17 to November 15, 2026. The self-service BBQ will feature oysters in the shell from Miyagi Prefecture and a variety of seafood and meats grilled over binchotan charcoal. The event aims to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
【AlphaDrive】Breaking through the “AI can build it, but we can’t release it” barrier: Launch of “AI Prototype Verification Support,” combining offshore-style PoC outsourcing with AI-driven development
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株式会社アルファドライブ has launched a new “AI Prototype Verification Support” service that combines AI-driven development with an offshore-style PoC, providing end-to-end support through testing with real data and actual payments.
Facts
More than 260 major companies
The estimated verification period is 2 months
The estimated verification period is 6 months
It had previously taken at least 3–6 months
This period can now be shortened to about 1–2 weeks
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、株式会社Del Qui
DearOne renews the official Maruetsu app! Seamless integration with “WAON POINT,” plus adoption of a comprehensive app operations support package
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株式会社DearOne and 株式会社マルエツ have renewed the “Maruetsu Flyer App” using DearOne’s “ModuleApps2.0,” enabling integration with “WAON POINT.” An app operations support package was also adopted.
【Directly connected to Tokyo Station・Shin-Marunouchi Building】Sustainability-minded outdoor brand “Cotopaxi®(コトパクシ)” to open its directly operated store in the Shin-Marunouchi Building on Friday, October 30
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Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand for which アルコ株式会社 serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan, will open its directly operated “Cotopaxi MARUNOUCHI” store on the 4th floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building on October 30.
APAMAN株式会社 supported a badminton clinic in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, led by players from “ACT SAIKYO,” a women’s corporate badminton team it sponsors. 48 elementary and junior high school students and about 60 guardians took part, connecting through racket-feeding drills and doubles games.
【New product】Do you use the same towel as your family after washing your hands? Rethinking “shared towels” during flu season
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株式会社シービージャパン will launch the “carari NYANDAY 5-Piece Hand Towel Set” in November 2026, featuring packaging that can be reused as a storage case, in response to the flu season.
Facts
It will go on sale in Nov. 2026
The number of reported cases per sentinel reached 14.71
Exceeding the 10.00 threshold for a flu advisory
A flu advisory was issued on September 28
The number of reported cases per sentinel reached 13.56
【Preorders open】40 stories by manga artist Shugo Shiroyagi, who has 980,000 social media followers! “いぬのみぞしる,” a book uncovering the “true feelings” of dogs that only dogs know, goes on sale Friday, November 20!
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株式会社西東社 announced that “いぬのみぞしる,” a manga explaining canine behavior by manga artist Shugo Shiroyagi, who has 980,000 social media followers, will be released on November 20, 2026. A follow-up to “ねこのみぞしる,” which sold a cumulative ２万５千 copies, it is supervised by mammalogist Tadaaki Imaizumi.
“Iroha Pi Kuji,” an online lottery offering limited-edition merchandise from popular manga and works adapted for other media, launches!
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株式会社ウェイブ will launch “いろはぴくじ,” an online lottery service offering limited-edition merchandise from works adapted for other media and popular manga, on October 16, 2026. The first offerings will be “森のくまさん、冬眠中。” and “性癖ヤバめなオトコに狙われました。”
For Startups opens a base in 福岡市 to support startups in Fukuoka and Kyushu
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フォースタートアップス株式会社 opened a business base in 福岡市 on Oct. 13, 2026, and launched a recruitment placement business targeting startups and growth companies in Fukuoka and Kyushu.
“Minamiaizu Drone Aerial Photography Video Contest 2026”: 6 judges share their hopes for the entries!
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A press release sharing the expectations and messages of 6 judges for the Minamiaizu Drone Aerial Photography Video Contest 2026, along with details of the related event, the 15th Aerial Photography Gathering.
Facts
The following 3 criteria
The top prize is a prize package worth ¥100,000
Original優秀賞には3～5万円相当の賞品
The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2026
Entries must be 30–120 seconds long
If drone aerial footage accounts for at least 50% of the total
The first audition for Minimal! Recruiting members for the Minimal Club!!!!
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル is launching “Minimal Club,” a fan-participation project for the minimal brand, and will begin recruiting members on Oct. 9, 2026. The brand will also hold its first audition on Nov. 28 to select a “club president” from among the members.
Relax and unwind in the bath. “Bath Pillow Wall-Pitatto” launches on Oct. 13
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株式会社コジット will launch the “Bath Pillow Wall-Pitatto,” which attaches to the bathtub and supports your back, nationwide on Oct. 13, 2026. The price is ¥2,728 (tax included).
Enjoy fall anime on LINE Manga! Get a full manga coin refund later when you sign up for an anime 7-day or 30-day trial pass for the first time
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LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 is running a campaign on its digital comics service LINE Manga that offers a full manga coin refund to first-time subscribers of “d Anime Store for LINE Manga.” It is also holding a prize drawing on its official X account.
Facts
More than 5,000 anime titles
Unlimited viewing for 7 days for 350 manga coins
Unlimited viewing for 30 days for 900 manga coins
3 people chosen by lottery
1,000 yen worth of manga coins
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、Sensor Tower
ZenGroup partners with Nova Global to establish new delivery routes to 10 European countries
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ZenGroup株式会社 has partnered with Nova Global to establish a new delivery route covering 10 countries: 9 EU countries and Ukraine. Full-scale operations began on Sept. 3, 2026, to address restrictions under the IOSS system and improve user convenience.
Facts
10 European countries
Full-scale operations began on Sept. 3, 2026
Parcels with a declared value exceeding 150 euros
Since July 2026
As of Sept. 11
International mail to 9 EU countries using the IOSS system
From Oct. 1, some countries began accepting shipments subject to certain conditions, but
Restrictions remain in place in 5 countries, including Germany and Czechia
More than 1,000 parcels have been returned to date
As of early September 2026
A total of 10 countries, including Ukraine
Transported to Warsaw Airport
A 2025 survey covering 22 European countries
Covering 22 European countries
Founded: April 2014
Capital: 80,000,000 yen
The group has more than 3.4 million members
Available in 19 languages and serving 202 countries and regions worldwide
Serving 202 countries and regions worldwide
To date, across 175 countries and regions
Has shipped more than 10.5 million products to date
Net Protections completely revamps its “atone” buy-now-pay-later smartphone app
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株式会社ネットプロテクションズ has completely revamped the smartphone app for its “atone” buy-now-pay-later service. Based on human-centered design, the company rebuilt the UI/UX to ease the burden of managing money and provide rewarding experiences. A download campaign will run in October 2026.
The first collaboration between casual lifestyle brand ’47（フォーティーセブン） and Fukuoka-based coffee shop NO COFFEE, a ’47 CLEAN UP cap, launches on Oct. 17.
PAPABUBBLE × アンドフラワー brings candy and bouquets together. Premium gifts for special occasions launch Tuesday, Oct. 13
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Craft Candy Theater PAPABUBBLE and the flower-gift e-commerce site アンドフラワー have teamed up to launch premium gifts combining candy and bouquets on Oct. 13.