[Labor and social security attorney warning] It is a major mistake to judge by “total gross pay”! The “allowances excluded from calculations” that can easily lead to violations for salaried workers when checking minimum wages
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a video explaining the risk of overlooking allowances excluded from calculations when checking the pay of salaried employees following minimum wage increases.
Facts
Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
Established in 2023
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] Popular products including MAXWIN car and motorcycle accessories go on sale at special prices!
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昌騰有限会社 announced that it will sell MAXWIN car and motorcycle accessories at special prices during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 16–19, 2026). Eligible products include camera recorders, motorcycle display audio systems, OBD2 smart tags and bicycle earphones.
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Oct. 16, 2026
October 19
Up to 16 hours
2 million pixels
180°
Companies mentioned：昌騰有限会社、MAXWIN、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
Connecting “pre-trip and during-trip” experiences: Inbound customer acquisition strategies for stores in the age of AI search — Are you satisfied with “piecemeal measures” for attracting inbound customers to your store? — 2-company co-hosted seminar
ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 announced that Kuwabata Rie and Ryoga Haruhi will appear live on a special program on Oct. 18, as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for its 2026 founding anniversary, on the Nippon TV program 日テレポシュレ. Both companies will mark their 30th anniversaries, and the collaboration will feature product introductions and campaigns.
Tokai TV 1-chan Festival – ONE-FAN Meeting to be held Oct. 24 and 25; popular Tokai TV programs and cast members gather at Hisaya-odori Park!
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東海テレビ放送 will hold the Tokai TV 1-chan Festival – ONE-FAN Meeting at Hisaya-odori Park in Nagoya on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. Plans include live public broadcasts of popular programs, onstage appearances by cast members and activity booths.
[Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Yokohama, Nagoya Minato AQULS and EXPOCITY] “JOCHUM 4th ANNIVERSARY PARTY in LaLaport”
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三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold a collaboration event at 3 of its facilities—LaLaport Yokohama, Nagoya Minato AQULS and EXPOCITY—to mark the 4th anniversary of the debut of “JOCHUM,” characters jointly developed by JO1 and Sanrio.
First in 徳島県! Startup conference “AWAODORI TECH” to be held at Asty Tokushima over 3 days, Nov. 12 (Thu.)–14 (Sat.); applications open for pitch contest “AHOUtECH CONTEST”
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徳島県 will hold its first full-scale startup conference, “AWAODORI TECH,” at Asty Tokushima from Nov. 12 to 14, 2026. The organizing committee has begun accepting entries for the “AHOUtECH CONTEST” pitch contest and is also recruiting volunteer staff.
HYBE JAPAN launches its first “AR content,” bringing VR concerts within easier reach. Technology expands the fan experience
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HYBE JAPAN has turned part of a VR concert into AR content, launching the experience for ENHYPEN’s “DESTINY” tour on Oct. 10, 2026. Using technology from Flamingos technologies Inc., it is expanding the fan experience through offline sampling in front of Shin-Okubo Station and social media campaigns.
Popular “apple flavor” returns! Kanro’s thin Pure Gummy Pure Slice Apple, with a texture just like dried fruit, to go on sale sequentially from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
[LA VIE 1923] Autumn and winter “AKARENGA Grill & Free Flow” launches, featuring lobster and carefully selected grilled meats! A popular plan gets an elegant upgrade (includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink)
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LA VIE 1923, operated by G LION GROUP, has launched its autumn and winter limited-time “AKARENGA Grill & Free Flow.” The French course includes lobster and carefully selected grilled meats, along with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. It is available from Oct. 10 until around the end of December.
Facts
Price: 13,200 yen (excluding tax and service charge)
Includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink
Group employees: 5,792
Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーライオン、G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、LA VIE 1923
ブラザー工業 will launch the SPEEDIO M300Xd2 / M300Xd2-64T, a multi-tasking machine capable of holding 64 tools, on Oct. 13. The company aims to reduce setup-change time and meet diverse machining needs.
Facts
64 tools
On sale Oct. 13
M300Xd2: 12.89 million yen (before tax)
M300Xd2-64T: 18.89 million yen (before tax)
Increased speed to 12,000 min-1
A spindle with a rotational speed of 20,000 min-1
A high-speed spindle with a rotational speed of 27,000 min-1
The “Earn up to 15% more d POINTS when exchanging points” campaign to launch in November
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株式会社NTTドコモ will run the “Earn up to 15% more d POINTS when exchanging points” campaign from 2026年11月1日 through 2027年1月5日. Exchanging points from eligible companies for d POINTS earns 8% more than usual, with a chance to earn an additional 7% in a drawing.
『モダンリビング』no.289, marking the magazine’s 75th anniversary, goes on sale October 14
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株式会社ハースト婦人画報社 will release issue no.289 of 『モダンリビング』, a magazine specializing in homes and interiors, on 2026年10月14日 to mark the 75th anniversary of its 1951 launch. The price is 1,900円 (tax included).
町田市 and (一社)町田市介護サービスネットワーク will hold the medical care, nursing care and welfare research conference “Active Welfare in Machida ’26” at 町田市 Hall on November 12.
Samsung begins rolling out its latest UI, “One UI 9,” to current Samsung Galaxy models
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サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 announced that it has begun rolling out its latest UI, “One UI 9,” to current Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet models. Eligible devices include the S23 series, released in 2023, and later models. Japanese-language support for Gemini Intelligence’s task automation feature is also beginning.
キヤノンITS and メディアフォース to jointly support system integration starting with EDI, addressing challenges with EDI data integration accompanying system renewal and cloud migration
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キヤノンITソリューションズ株式会社 and 株式会社メディアフォース have begun collaborating to support system integration for customers using the EDI-Master series. The companies will combine their expertise in intercompany data exchange with their know-how in system and cloud integration to jointly address challenges with EDI data integration arising from ERP renewal and cloud migration.
株式会社ナインブロック will begin selling “Extra-Large Crab Gyoza,” made with snow crab meat, for a limited time starting 2026年10月13日, and will hold a launch sale.
Up to 50% off at 大阪王将’s official Amazon store for “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days”!
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株式会社ナインブロック will hold “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” and an early sale at 大阪王将’s official Amazon store, offering popular products such as gyoza and fried rice at up to 50% off.
A new long-form mystery, 『川崎警察 遠雷雨』, from police-procedural and hard-boiled fiction master 香納諒一, unfolds on the largest scale in the series. Published by 徳間書店, with an early preview of the opening!
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株式会社徳間書店 will release 香納諒一’s long-form mystery 『川崎警察 遠雷雨』 on October 16. The list price is 2,750円 (tax included), and the book is 392 pages. A special free preview of the opening section will also be available.
[しゅふＪＯＢ] Putting the unspoken feelings of people in their 40s and 50s into a comic: about 60% say they relate to “midlife crisis”
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株式会社ビースタイルメディア is serializing the comic essay 『人生半ばに揺らぐ舟』, depicting midlife crisis among people in their 40s and 50s, in collaboration with manga artist ゆむい. According to a survey by しゅふＪＯＢ総研, about 60% of respondents in their 40s and 50s said they relate to midlife crisis, while 62.3% did not know the term or what it means. More than half also reported concerns about their health.
Facts
It was about 60% among people in their 40s and 50s
62.3% said they did not know
The largest group, at 48.4%
Valid responses: 552 people
91%* of housewives said they would use it again!
Has created jobs for more than 200,000 homemakers cumulatively
【はま寿司】Sushi topped with Hiroshima oysters and oyster-fry sushi for 100 yen (110 yen including tax)! “はま寿司 Oyster and Delicious Toppings Autumn Festival, Part 3” launches!
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はま寿司, operated by 株式会社はま寿司, will hold the 3rd installment of its autumn festival from Oct. 14, offering sushi topped with Hiroshima oysters and oyster-fry sushi for 100 yen (110 yen including tax). It will also run an X campaign, giving 80 people 3,000-yen vouchers.
NHK出版新書 “小栗忠順と幕末のインテリジェンス” goes on sale on Oct. 13, 2026. Author 岩下哲典 reexamines the brilliant late-Edo-period figure 小栗忠順 as a practitioner of intelligence work, portraying the man behind the image of a figure feared as a “rebel.” A special article about 小栗忠順 in the 2027 taiga drama “逆賊の幕臣” is also available.
JUN＆ROPÉ × サンクチュアリゴルフ enter into official partnership
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JUN＆ROPÉ, a golf apparel brand operated by 株式会社ジュン, and サンクチュアリゴルフ, a golf school exclusively for beginners, have entered into an official partnership. Their first initiative will be an Instagram campaign, with plans for ambassador posts and activities linked to on-course lessons.
More than 6割 of job seekers in their 20s use generative AI in their job searches. The number who prioritize companies that use AI has surged to more than half. A factor in choosing employers【Survey on Job-Change Attitudes Among People in Their 20s】
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According to a survey by 株式会社学情, more than 6割 of people in their 20s seeking to change jobs use generative AI in their job searches, and the share of job seekers who prioritize companies that use AI has surged to more than half.
Facts
回答した29.6% said they “use it frequently,” and combined with the 33.9% who “use it sometimes,” the total came to 63.5%
“Writing and proofreading self-promotion statements” was the most common response at 62.7%
The combined total for “very important” at 11.8% and “somewhat important” at 43.0% came to 54.8%
【横浜みなとみらいホール】The legendary virtual music festival “横浜WEBステージ” Gala Concert brings performers from popular programs together at 横浜みなとみらいホール!
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公益財団法人横浜市芸術文化振興財団 will hold the “横浜WEBステージ” Gala Concert at 横浜みなとみらいホール in January 2027. Performers will include 阪田知樹, 﨑谷直人 and 浅井美紀, and the event will also be streamed live for free on YouTube.
Facts
Total views have exceeded 3 million
Approximately 170 types of content streamed
All seats reserved: S seats (front of 1st and 2nd floors): 6,000 yen
A seats (front of 3rd floor): 5,000 yen
B seats (balcony on 2nd and 3rd floors): 4,000 yen
FANCL launches a hot drink containing Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria® recommended for winter health management. Limited quantities go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026: Yuzu Ginger Drink
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株式会社ファンケル will launch “Yuzu Ginger Drink,” a powdered hot drink containing Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria to support health management during winter, in limited quantities from Nov. 17, 2026.
Take a relaxing break amid busy days. A host of new items for enjoying coffee during your me time!
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株式会社ニトリ launched new products for enjoying coffee from late September 2026 at select stores and on ニトリネット, including ceramic tumblers, heat-resistant glasses, stainless-steel tumblers, 美濃焼 mugs and coffee capsule storage items.
【ブルガリ】Jewelry-like new pieces with timeless appeal arrive in the BVLGARI Fall/Winter 2026 Leather Goods & Accessories Collection
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ブルガリ has unveiled new jewelry-like clutches and bags from its Fall/Winter 2026 Leather Goods & Accessories Collection. New models in the Tubogas and Serpenti lines are scheduled to go on sale in August and November.
【寿司・焼鳥・酒肴 すしの和】Save by booking your year-end party early! Book by Nov. 30 to get 2 times the amount of “近江牛” or “ぶり”!
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すしの和, operated by ワタミ株式会社, will run a “Year-End Party Early-Bird Campaign” for year-end parties in December 2026. Book by Nov. 30 to receive 2 times the amount of 近江牛 or ぶり.
Gentle prices to accompany parents and children every day. “ママ アクア シャボン” body lotion gets a price cut
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 announced that it will cut the price of “Face & Body Lotion, Flower Aroma Scent,” a body lotion from its “ママ アクア シャボン” brand, from 1,650 yen to 1,430 yen.
【one’sterrace】Get into the holiday spirit! Christmas goods sales and events begin Wednesday, Oct. 14!
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one’sterrace, operated by 株式会社ライフスタイルイノベーション, will hold an in-store event, “Christmas Market 2026,” featuring approximately 280 types of Christmas-related products from Oct. 14, 2026.
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Approximately 280 types of Christmas-related products
From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Approximately 200 types of Christmas decoration items
【星のや東京】A winter ryokan experience in central Tokyo, where guests can unwind in natural hot springs drawn from 1,500 m underground and immerse themselves in the elegance of Edo
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星野リゾート's 星のや東京 will offer a winter ryokan experience in central Tokyo from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, featuring natural hot springs drawn from 1,500 m underground, morning sky-high training sessions and meals that reinterpret Edo's street-stall culture.
The story of “りくりゅう,” who moved Japan, is becoming a picture book! 『りくりゅうものがたり －ふたりのスケート、ひとつのゆめ－』, depicting the quest for Japan's first gold medal in figure skating pairs, set for release Nov. 26
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世界文化社 will release 『りくりゅうものがたり －ふたりのスケート、ひとつのゆめ－』 on Nov. 26, a picture book depicting the journey of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won Japan's first figure skating pairs gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
【星のやバリ】A Christmas tree crafted from the traditional craft material lontar makes its debut; year-end and New Year program “A Season Woven in Harmony” to be held
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星のやバリ will hold its year-end and New Year program “A Season Woven in Harmony” from Dec. 20, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027, offering a handcrafted lontar Christmas tree, a dinner featuring Balinese spices and cultural experiences such as the Janger dance.
Now accepting osechi reservations! “Guilty pleasure osechi” comes with meat, with a choice of luxurious or budget-friendly options; about 1 in 2 people are “mindful of saving on New Year's meals, too” — Save up to 3,218 yen! Early-bird price list
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株式会社ファミリーマート has begun accepting reservations for “Famima Osechi 2027” and is offering early-bird discounts. A survey found that many people are mindful of saving on New Year's meals, and customers can save up to 3,218 yen.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
Approximately half, or 49.0%, answered “Yes”
A total of 89.2% answered that they “eat with family and relatives”
63.3% answered “Yes”
The prices of eligible products will be discounted by 10%
This year, the period has been extended to 68 days
You can save up to 3,218 yen (*)
Reservations accounted for 33.7% of the total
The number of eligible products has also increased from 10 last year to 15
The most brutal game of hide-and-seek to shock the world. The nightmare battle royale begins again. 『レディ・オア・ノット2』 Blu-ray + DVD set goes on sale Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026!
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The Blu-ray + DVD set of the survival horror film 『レディ・オア・ノット2』 goes on sale Dec. 23, 2026. The price is 5,390 yen, including tax.
The 13th installment in the ヱビス brand's innovative “CREATIVE BREW” line, “ヱビス クリエイティブブリュー 麦紡ぐ,” goes on sale for a limited time starting Wednesday, Oct. 14
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Sapporo Breweries will release “ヱビス クリエイティブブリュー 麦紡ぐ,” the 13th new product in the ヱビス brand's innovative “CREATIVE BREW” line, for a limited time and in limited quantities starting Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
More than 135 years of cultivated expertise and technology
13th installment
October 14 (Wed.)
350ml can
500ml can
The Ebisu Brewery, which closed in 1988
A traditional brewing method with a history of more than 100 years
A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and サリバテック found that 70.1% said a cancer experience of someone close to them had changed their health awareness, with reviewing eating habits the most common action. The cancer screening rate was 51.2%, while 48.8% had not been screened or were considering it, highlighting barriers such as time and cost.
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
32.8% answered “Yes”
A combined 70.1% said their health awareness had changed
39.1% said they had “reviewed their eating habits”
13.4% said it “prompted them to start getting screened”
About 90% say satisfaction with wedding cuisine is “important”; the No. 1 thing they want from reception food is “deliciousness”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 軽井沢ガーデンウェディング『アネーリ軽井沢』 found that about 90% consider satisfaction with wedding cuisine important. The No. 1 thing people want from reception food is “deliciousness” (81.3%), and 77.8% are also drawn to locally sourced ingredients.
What do people regret about their coming-of-age ceremony? The No. 1 thing they would redo is “hair and makeup/dressing” (38.7%), followed by “the design of the furisode”
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A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 和風館ICHI, a hakama and furisode rental service, found that the most common coming-of-age ceremony regret was “hair and makeup/dressing,” at 38.7%.
Facts
“Keep it in an album” was cited by 56.0%
“Keep it at my parents' home” was cited by 22.7%
A combined 42.7% answered that they still have memories of their furisode or coming-of-age ceremony
“The drive of performer 小瀧望”: 小瀧望 speaks about a new resolve and determination to “express himself”; “TVガイドPERSON” on sale today
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“TV Guide PERSON vol.169” goes on sale on Oct. 13, 2026, featuring Nozomu Kotaki on the cover and Koudai Fujimoto and Hideyoshi Kan on the back cover. Published by 東京ニュース通信社, it is priced at 1,430 yen.
Facts
vol.169
Today, Tuesday, Oct. 13
Weekly TV Guide Kansai Edition, Nov. 26, 2026, special issue
Turned 30 in July
Takes the lead role solo for the first time in 15 years
The 24th installment was filmed on the theme of “arcades”
★Update: “ヤマダストアー大阪 梅田店,” the first ヤマダストアー store in Osaka, set to open Saturday, Dec. 12! A large store spanning approximately 800 tsubo will open on the second basement floor of 大丸梅田店!
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“ヤマダストアー大阪 梅田店,” the first Osaka location of ヤマダストアー, which operates mainly in Hyogo Prefecture, will open on Dec. 12, 2026, on the second basement floor of 大丸梅田店, operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd. The store will have an area of approximately 800 tsubo.
[松坂屋名古屋店] “愛知ファクトリー×次世代ファッションデザイナーズWEEK” to showcase new challenges by next-generation fashion designers using “Made in Aichi” materials!
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A collaborative exhibition and workshop, “愛知ファクトリー×次世代ファッションデザイナーズWEEK,” featuring materials from Aichi and 3 finalists from FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM, will be held at 松坂屋名古屋店. 株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店 sponsors the program.
GMOインターネットグループ No. 1 in supporting applications for “company name and brand name domains” by Japanese companies: supported 56 of 61 applications in 2026, with an approximately 92% share
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GMOインターネットグループ ranked No. 1 in Japan for supporting brand TLD applications by Japanese companies in the 2026 round of new gTLD applications announced by ICANN, securing an approximately 92% share (56 of 61 applications).
イオンイーハート’s “Murasian”: Grand Prix-winning homemade chunky red bean paste paired with “Kasama chestnuts” in a fall-limited “Homemade Chunky Red Bean Paste and Kasama Chestnut” obanyaki!
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株式会社イオンイーハート will begin selling its fall-limited obanyaki, “Homemade Chunky Red Bean Paste and Kasama Chestnut,” made with homemade chunky red bean paste that won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection, on Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
Price: 200 yen (tax included)
Available for a limited time starting Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Group acquisition of the operator of Elegario Kobe, a high-value-added fee-based senior home in Kobe
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Medical Care Service, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will acquire all shares of 株式会社ユーキャン・ライフパートナー, operator of the high-value-added fee-based senior home Elegario Kobe, making it part of the group. The company plans to change its name to 株式会社エレガリオ.
Facts
Acquired as of Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
121 general rooms
32 care rooms
More than 380 care facilities nationwide
Revenue: ¥42.5 billion (fiscal year ended September 2025)
Orders open for original illustrations from the TV anime “Attack on Titan,” including trading glitter can badges in “Guard and Prisoner” versions!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on Oct. 3 for 17 products featuring original illustrations from the TV anime “Attack on Titan” through AMNIBUS, its online store for original merchandise.
Facts
17 products
Saturday, October 3
Single item: ¥605 (tax included)
BOX: ¥4,840 (tax included)
8 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社arma bianca、AMNIBUS、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会
Making healthy dining choices more accessible. Smile meal announces “健食なび,” a new service to support corporate health management through food!
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株式会社Smile meal announced “健食なび,” a new service to support corporate health management. Drawing on the expertise of registered dietitians and dietitians, it offers four features: searches for healthy restaurants, AI-based meal logging and nutritional assessment, health columns, and online nutrition consultations. The service is scheduled to launch in early November 2026.
Positioning unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as “a new workforce that works in place of people”
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Everblue Technologies will demonstrate “ebSwarm,” a fleet management system for general-purpose unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), and unveil an electric blade attachment at Japan Mobility Show 2026, showcasing the potential for operating robots at worksites facing labor shortages.
Facts
Japan Mobility Show 2026
Scheduled for release in January 2027
Simultaneously monitor and command 2–10 UGVs
Autonomous distributed operation at a scale of 11 to several hundred units
[広島工業大学] 65th Koudaisai Festival, 58th Winter Art Exhibition and Reiwa 8 Sports Lecture to be held on Nov. 7 and 8 — highlights include a lecture by Saori Yoshida, a TRUE live show and comedy performances
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広島工業大学 will hold the 65th Koudaisai Festival, the 58th Winter Art Exhibition and the Reiwa 8 Sports Lecture on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of 学校法人鶴学園.
[Oku-Aizu] “Family expectations” and “involvement in the community” showed the strongest correlation with intentions to settle or return to the area. Report published on a 3-year survey of junior high and high school students in Oku-Aizu’s 7 municipalities
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The General Incorporated Association Regional and Human Resources Co-Creation Organization, which was commissioned to conduct the study, has released a 3-year report on attitudes among junior and senior high school students in the 7 Oku-Aizu municipalities. The factors most strongly correlated with intentions to settle or return to the region were “family expectations” and “involvement in the community.” Although more than 40% of students expressed such intentions, the actual rate of employment within the jurisdiction was just 7%.
Orders open for trading tin badges, trading Ani-Frame items and more from the TV anime “World Is Dancing” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 6 through the online store AMNIBUS for 4 products from the TV anime “World Is Dancing”: trading tin badges, Ani-Frame items, a multi desk mat and a BIG acrylic stand.
Driving to Nara Park? Use the park-and-ride parking lots!
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To ease traffic congestion on routes to Nara Park, park-and-ride parking lots will be available for a limited time on weekends and holidays from Oct. 17 to Nov. 23, with free parking.
Orders open for trading scene still tin badges, trading scene still bromides, BIG scene still acrylic stands and more from “Saga of Tanya the Evil II” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 6 through the online store AMNIBUS for 6 types of products from the anime “Saga of Tanya the Evil II,” including trading scene still tin badges, bromides and acrylic stands.
The popular LED display “Kaze Series,” with the concept “Transport small, use big.” In response to customer requests, we’re holding a “Year-End and New Year’s Thank-You Sale”!
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ワヨー株式会社 will hold a year-end and New Year’s sale on its “Kaze Series” LED displays starting Dec. 1, 2026. The sale includes 50% off equipment rental fees and special rental offers, and encourages customers to try the displays at its permanent Odaiba showroom, “Sign Station Tokyo Base.”
A new Kitpas window art installation is complete at 東京ベイ潮見プリンスホテル! Autumn waterside scenery drawn with Kitpas by Mami Kinjo, creator of the Sizzle Board concept
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Nihon Rikagaku Kogyo announced that Mami Kinjo completed a Kitpas window art installation at 東京ベイ潮見プリンスホテル on Oct. 7, 2026. The work will be on display through Nov. 5 of the same year.
Launch of “On-Site Data Recovery Service” — recover data without taking servers or NAS devices off-site
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株式会社リプラス has expanded its “On-Site Data Recovery Service,” in which specialist engineers visit offices to recover data for businesses that cannot take equipment off-site due to security policies.
Management support cloud service “bixid (Biside)” to exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka '26”
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株式会社YKプランニング will exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka '26,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 20 and 21, 2026, and introduce its management support cloud service “bixid (Biside).”
Facts
2 days, October 20 (Tuesday) and 21 (Wednesday), 2026
tu-hacci, an innerwear brand operated by 株式会社WaterAir, conducted a survey on attitudes toward Halloween and lingerie on its official Instagram account. The results showed that women value “elegant designs” and a “beautiful silhouette” over excessive exposure, and tend to want to lift their spirits by wearing a special piece. In response, the company unveiled a Halloween collection featuring refined sheerness and beautiful silhouettes.
Facts
About half of women said they wear it “when they want to lift their mood”
“Anniversaries and special occasions” followed at 36%
3 days to preserve a once-in-a-lifetime “now” at the best price! 写真工房ぱれっと holds a special “Flash Sale” at all locations
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写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, will hold a special “Flash Sale” for 3 days only, from Oct. 13 to 15, 2026. The offer is for customers who book and pay for eligible commemorative photo shoots, including 100-day celebrations and Shichi-Go-San.
All employees required to obtain the “Generative AI Passport”
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株式会社日本経営データ・センター made obtaining the “Generative AI Passport” mandatory for all 88 executives and employees starting in July 2026, to promote the safe and effective use of generative AI.
An amber ale made with 4 kinds of oranges. カギヤブルワリー launches limited-edition October brew “STRANGE BREW -BLOOD ORANGE-”
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カギヤブルワリー（株式会社KEY CORPORATION） has launched “STRANGE BREW -BLOOD ORANGE-,” a 5.5% ABV American amber ale made with 4 orange ingredients, including blood oranges, for October only.
Korean fragrance brand “GRANHAND.” opens “GRANHAND. Tokyo” in Nakameguro, Tokyo
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Korean fragrance brand “GRANHAND.” opened its first directly operated store in Japan, “GRANHAND. Tokyo,” in Nakameguro, Tokyo, on October 10, 2026. The company spent about 3 years preparing for the opening under its own direction and will offer the Japan-exclusive fragrance “HARUYOI” and limited-edition artist packaging.
First reveal: “Revony,” a high-speed visual inspection system supporting 6-sided inspection
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ミツテック株式会社 will unveil its MAR3500 “Revony” high-speed visual inspection system, which can inspect all 6 sides of three-dimensional objects, for the first time at JIMTOF2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to 31, 2026.
[Generative AI: 1,000 queries each × survey of 1,000 consumers] Consumers and AI do not name the same cancer and medical insurance companies. A comparison of ChatGPT and Gemini also reveals differing trends | AI × Industry Survey Report
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株式会社PLAN-Bマーケティングパートナーズ published a report based on a survey of 1,000 consumers and 1,000 queries each to ChatGPT and Gemini, finding differences between the companies consumers recall and those recommended by AI in the cancer and medical insurance sectors.
Facts
1,000 consumers
1,000 queries each to ChatGPT and Gemini
43.1% said they used generative AI during processes such as gathering information and comparing options
8 companies (80%) were common to ChatGPT
5 companies (50%) were common to Gemini
Only 3 companies (30%) were common to both
The current landscape of 36 cancer and medical insurance companies
Nishiazabu’s 鮨十 opens its first overseas location in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on October 1! After 9 years in Nishiazabu, it has a Google review rating of 4.8. 鮨十’s working sushi chefs will serve authentic Edomae sushi locally.
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株式会社TOU opened “AKARI by 鮨十” inside ル・メリディアンホテル in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on October 1, 2026, as the first overseas location of 鮨十, a sushi restaurant that has operated in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, for 9 years. Working chefs with a Google review rating of 4.8 will serve Edomae sushi.
Facts
October 1, ２０２６
4.8
9 years
14 counter seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOU、ル・メリディアンホテル、AKARI by 鮨十、鮨十、鮨十本店、鮨十奥の間
Ishigaki Island’s Sakishima Publishing plans to release its debut title, “島のよりみち,” on November 16
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先島出版株式会社, based on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, will publish its first book, “島のよりみち,” on November 16, 2026. The list price is 1,980 yen (before tax). The author is CEO Yuki Inoue (pen name: Yuki Sayoru). The book links places on Ishigaki Island with 6 world literary classics.
武蔵大学 produced a record 24 degree recipients in its Parallel Degree Programme (PDP) with ロンドン大学, the highest number since the program began in fiscal 2015. One recipient earned First Class Honours, the highest classification. The university also plans to establish a Business Data Science major and increase its enrollment capacity by 20 students starting in academic year 2027.
Facts
24 participants
Fiscal 2015
22 students from the 8th cohort and 2 from the 7th cohort
[Exhibitor announcement] ビーバーズ, operated by 株式会社ブリッジワン, to exhibit at the 58th Plumbing and Equipment Comprehensive Exhibition
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ビーバーズ, operated by 株式会社ブリッジワン, will exhibit at the 58th Plumbing and Equipment Comprehensive Exhibition, which runs for 3 days starting October 21, 2026.
Facts
For 3 days starting Wednesday, October 21, 2026
More than 18,000 visitors
Expertise in attracting more than 10,000 people annually
From 100,000 yen per month
Approximately 200,000 registered users
A strong track record of more than 50 introductions every month
[Reservations now open] “生涯熱中,” a book by 熱中小学校 founder Kazuhisa Hotta, to be published on October 28
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一般社団法人熱中学園 announced that it will publish “生涯熱中,” a book by its founder Kazuhisa Hotta, on October 28, 2026, and has begun accepting reservations. The book is a collection of essays looking back on the activities of “熱中小学校” and efforts to revitalize regional communities.
Grand opening today, October 13 (Tuesday)! Kanagawa Prefecture’s first “焼肉やっぱ。新百合ヶ丘店” opens, offering a new dining experience with carefully selected meat and cutting-edge operating systems and robots
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“焼肉やっぱ。新百合ヶ丘店,” the 5th location of the yakiniku brand “焼肉やっぱ。” operated by 株式会社Yappa, a subsidiary of Trailhead Global Holdings, and its first in Kanagawa Prefecture, held its grand opening on October 13, 2026. As the flagship of the group’s digital food-tech strategy, the restaurant introduces its proprietary “WaoPad” operating system and serving and cleaning robots to offer a new dining experience.
Facts
Oct. 13, 2026
Becomes the 5th location
1,380 yen before tax
980 yen before tax
780 yen (before tax)
Companies mentioned：Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社Yappa、株式会社SBWorks
合同会社アース has launched Puppy, an app for finding places that welcome dogs. It offers map searches based on current location, filters by dog size and number of dogs, and an AI consultation feature, and is available for free on iOS and Android.
Facts
Official release date: Oct. 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Established: December 2024
Companies mentioned：合同会社アース、EARTH LLC、App Store、Google Play Store
Address information leaks with vulnerability assessments by AI agents. Special-price campaign launched for penetration testing service “NeSC”
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株式会社NTP has launched a campaign offering its penetration testing service “NeSC,” powered by autonomous AI agents, at a special price to a limited 30 companies.
Streamline expiry-date label checks at food manufacturing sites! “Harecord” to demonstrate new feature at 2 food industry trade shows in November
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株式会社ウエノフードテクノ has added a new label date-matching feature, “Date Check,” to its HACCP hygiene management cloud service “Harecord” and will demonstrate it at 2 food industry trade shows in November 2026.
Tenma Paperware installs solar power generation equipment at its Tsukuba plant. Renewable energy will supply approximately 34% of the plant’s electricity, accelerating progress toward a decarbonized society
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天満紙器株式会社 has installed solar power generation equipment at its Tsukuba plant in Ibaraki Prefecture, with operations targeted to begin around mid-November 2026. The equipment will supply approximately 34% of the plant’s electricity from renewable energy, accelerating progress toward a decarbonized society.
[ふじ嶋グループ] Food stalls to open at the “Minato City Government 80th Anniversary Event” on Saturday, Oct. 24. Participating in community engagement as a member of 新虎商店会
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2 restaurants operated by 株式会社Infinity8’s ふじ嶋グループ will open food stalls at “Minato City Government 80th Anniversary Shimbashi Halloween Pro Wrestling,” taking place on Oct. 24, 2026, and participate in community engagement as 新虎商店会.
3 domestic companies, including 多慶屋, adopt クレッシェンドラボ’s AI data analysis tool “DAAC”
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クレッシェンドラボ announced that 3 companies that took part in the initial trial of its AI data analysis tool “DAAC” have decided to adopt it. The companies include 多慶屋, where integrated analysis of LINE and store data was used to validate customer insights and improvements to initiatives.
Facts
Used by 800 companies worldwide
In a proof of concept lasting approximately 1 month
SWALLOW launches “Corporate Electric Mobility Plan”
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SWALLOW株式会社 has launched the “Corporate Electric Mobility Plan” to make it easier for businesses to adopt its “MOPERO” series of specified small motorized bicycles for work use. Options include purchase, rental, and a 1-month trial plan, with support covering implementation assistance and repairs. The plan will be featured at “JMS Bizweek 2026,” held as part of “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2026.”
The xTool brand will offer special prices of up to 42% off popular laser cutters, including the xTool M2, to coincide with the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale (Oct. 13–19, 2026).
Facts
Up to 42% off
More than 80 countries and regions
More than 400,000 devices worldwide
More than 150 million cumulatively
47% market share
Companies mentioned：Makeblock Japan 株式会社、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon、xTool、Atomm、CIC、楽天市場
The buzzworthy winter illuminations with a “German village, but USA” theme: Akari Kidouchi, who appears on TBS’s “King’s Brunch,” appointed publicity ambassador!
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Tokyo German Village (明和興産株式会社) announced that it has appointed Akari Kidouchi, who appears on TBS’s “King’s Brunch,” as publicity ambassador for its winter illuminations, which begin on Oct. 31, 2026.
Exhibiting at the “28th Real Estate Solutions Fair & Symposium”! Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
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日本テクノ株式会社 will exhibit at the “28th Real Estate Solutions Fair & Symposium,” taking place at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on Oct. 15, 2026, and introduce its automatic electricity meter reading service “ECO-TENANT.”