[Survey on disclosure of IT engineer recruitment support track records] 86.4% said they trust agencies that disclose their calculation methods and coverage periods and update them regularly, even if the figures are not the highest. Only 10.3% said they were able to verify the underlying conditions.
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In a survey of 329 IT engineers conducted by 株式会社キッカケクリエイション, 86.4% said they trusted recruitment agencies that disclose their calculation methods and the periods covered and update the figures regularly. Only 10.3% said they had been able to confirm the underlying conditions.
Facts
Survey of 329 IT engineers
85.4% of IT engineers said they could trust agencies that disclose retention rates
“Number of people included in the tally” was 47.7%
Celebrating the 1st anniversary of popular vlogger asako’s series “hibi hibi no hibi”! A booklet bringing together tableware and kitchen tools will be given to all members
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SYNCHRONOUS, a digital media outlet operated by 株式会社日本ビジネスプレス, will mark the 1st anniversary of vlogger asako’s series “hibi hibi no hibi” by giving all members a copy of the booklet “Tableware and Tools to Brighten Everyday Meals.”
A 28cc, 4.35PS V8 with a belt-driven supercharger. Assemble it and bring it to life: TOYAN’s “FS-V800GCS.” Build your own machine with your own hands.
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TOYAN’s 28cc water-cooled 4-stroke V8 engine assembly kit “FS-V800GCS,” sold by BLDB, features a belt-driven supercharger. This model engine can be enjoyed through assembly, starting and observation.
TMJ publishes a case study on the use of BPO services at 第一生命保険株式会社
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株式会社TMJ, part of the セコムグループ, has published a case study on how 第一生命保険株式会社 uses TMJ’s BPO services to support the sales work of its lifelong design consultants.
Japanese skincare brand “2050 TWENTY FIFTY,” with no physical stores in Japan, opens its first store in Seoul, South Korea; sales begin at MUSINSA BEAUTY HONGDAE
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All About Beauty, a group company of 株式会社FTG Company, has begun selling the Japan-born skincare brand “2050 TWENTY FIFTY” at MUSINSA BEAUTY HONGDAE in Seoul, South Korea.
Facts
Operates 130 food-service locations in Japan and overseas
About 870 brands
About 12,000 products
¥5,990 (tax included)
¥13,200 (tax included)
¥8,690 (including tax)
¥6,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned:株式会社FTG Company、株式会社All About Beauty、MUSINSA、SHOP CHANNEL
A heartwarming story from South Korea about people connected by letters, “The Letter Shop in Gulwol,” to be published by Tokyo Sogensha on Oct. 13!
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Tokyo Sogensha published “The Letter Shop in Gulwol” by Baek Seung-yeon on October 13. Set in a letter shop in Seoul, the heartwarming story is priced at 2,750 yen, including tax, and runs to 378 pages.
Free release of Claude Code/Codex materials outlining secure setup for the first day of implementation
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株式会社コミクス has released free of charge a 10-page mini-guide for executives outlining secure settings for introducing the generative AI development support tools Claude Code and Codex in-house. It has also begun accepting inquiries about its “Generative AI Utilization Support Plan.”
Facts
10 slides in total.
5 settings to decide on the first day of implementation
Recruiting accompanying and visiting teachers for the Griffith Film School short-term workshop in Australia, to be held in February 2027 — Applications close November 10
Companies join forces to hold in-person event “Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Partner Fair 2026 in Miyazaki”
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株式会社kubellパートナー will hold “Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Partner Fair 2026 in Miyazaki,” an in-person event organized by a group of companies, in Miyazaki Prefecture on October 28, 2026. With support from the Miyazaki Prefecture Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Association, the event will feature comparisons and demonstrations of the latest solutions, as well as special lectures.
Performance-based sales outsourcing service | Announces 300 cumulative appointments in the regional revitalization and NPO sectors
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株式会社営業ハック has announced that its performance-based sales outsourcing service has secured a cumulative 300 appointments in the regional revitalization and NPO sectors.
Facts
300 cumulative appointments
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
[Livestream/Zoom] Seminar: “Elucidating Catalytic Function Using Surface Science Methods — For Basic Research and Development Groups” on November 30; hosted by (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ
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(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a livestream seminar on “Elucidating Catalytic Function Using Surface Science Methods” on November 30, featuring Junji Nakamura of 北海道大学 as the lecturer.
Facts
General: 44,000 yen (tax included)
Newsletter members: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Academic: 26,400 yen (tax included)
Date and time: Monday, November 30, 2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ、(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ、シーエムシー・リサーチ、北海道大学、Methanol Energy System Japan
[阪神梅田本店] An exhibition offering an immersive experience of the world of “Odekake Kozame” will be held to celebrate its 5th anniversary: “Odekake Kozame Exhibition: OmotenashSEA Tour.”
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To celebrate the 5th anniversary of “Odekake Kozame,” the exhibition “Odekake Kozame Exhibition: OmotenashSEA Tour” will open on the 8th floor of 阪神梅田本店 on December 27, 2026.
Facts
5th anniversary
Dec. 27, 2026
January 18, 2027
1,500 yen for adults
1,300 yen
High school students: 1,300 yen
1,100 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 1,000 yen
[阪急うめだ本店] “Autumn Picnic in Umeda Hankyu” comes to the 13th-floor rooftop plaza from Saturday, October 17, with special stands, a receipt lottery and a lineup of recommended deli items
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阪急うめだ本店 will hold “Autumn Picnic in Umeda Hankyu” at its 13th-floor rooftop plaza from October 17 to 31. The event will feature limited drinks at special stands, takeaway items from the basement food hall and a receipt lottery.
A warehouse for smoking accessories, transformed into a store. “WING CBD” Takaishi flagship store opens in Takaishi, Osaka, on October 1, 2026. We welcome wholesale inquiries from businesses nationwide.
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合同会社WING opened the “WING CBD” Takaishi flagship store in Takaishi, Osaka Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The warehouse is used as a store, selling smoking accessories, CBD ingredients and more. Wholesale services are also available to businesses nationwide.
“なんのはなしですか” × ZINE GIN: “なんのはなしで酒か?”—A collaborative gin to savor while reading stories, crafted with 3 writers
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Craft gin brand ZINE GIN, developed by 合同会社F.A.R, is collaborating with 3 writers from the note community “なんのはなしですか” to release a limited-edition gin accompanied by a story-filled ZINE in October 2026.
株式会社Co-Labo AI participated as a gold sponsor in “AI Expo Fukuoka 2026,” held on September 30 and October 1, 2026, and its CEO, 大塚空来, gave a talk. Following the Tokyo event, the Fukuoka event was also sold out, with standing room only. The talk introduced the concept of “AI conversion rate,” criteria for deciding between in-house development and outsourcing, and examples of applications such as an app that replicates the actions of top salespeople.
HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, shares a case study in which it attracted 473 applications in a short period by publishing figures that dispel distrust, such as a “80% or higher payout rate” and “choice of projects,” and widely posting job listings that combine job titles with locations.
Sales recruitment in an era of “hating sales” | The job listing that drew 43 applications in 3 months wasn’t targeting “experienced salespeople”
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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, has published measures for recruiting corporate route salespeople in an era of “hating sales,” based on support data from clients including office equipment wholesalers. The approach attracts applicants by easing experienced candidates’ wariness and targeting people from other industries and customer service roles.
[First location in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama] Crispy thick-cut pork cutlets and fluffy freshly cooked rice! All-you-can-eat rice from 3 large kamado pots: “厚切りとんかつ よし平” Higashimatsuyama store opens Oct. 14 (Wed.)!
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株式会社ホットランドネクステージ, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will open the “厚切りとんかつ よし平” Higashimatsuyama store in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, on October 14, 2026.
京都大学 Associate Professor 笹尾洋介 appointed to oversee the AIGMA ENGLISH curriculum, bringing research insights on vocabulary acquisition and language testing to Duolingo English Test preparation
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株式会社AIGMA appointed 京都大学 Associate Professor 笹尾洋介 to oversee the AIGMA ENGLISH curriculum, effective October 1, 2026. The school will draw on his expertise in vocabulary acquisition and language testing research to improve the quality of its DET preparation program.
Facts
More than 6,600 educational institutions worldwide
Effective October 1, 2026
The following 3 areas
1110 basic English words
March 25, 2025
Companies mentioned:株式会社AIGMA、AIGMA ENGLISH、Duolingo English Test Global Partner Network、京都大学、ヴィクトリア大学ウェリントン、豊橋技術科学大学
Maruzen Holdings changes its name to ヒロシアホールディングス株式会社, launching with the goal of becoming a new social infrastructure creation group
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丸善ホールディングス株式会社 has changed its name to ヒロシアホールディングス株式会社 and launched under the new group brand “HIROXIA.” The group aims to create social infrastructure, focusing on 2 areas: logistics and asset operations.
Introducing “GenX AI OCR for SAP HANA®,” an implementation package enabling seamless, secure integration of AI OCR with SAP HANA!
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GenX株式会社 has released “GenX AI OCR for SAP HANA®,” an implementation package that securely connects its generative AI-powered AI OCR, “GenX AI OCR,” with SAP HANA.
Facts
Capital: approximately 700 million yen (as of January 2025)
[Publication Commemorative Seminar] No M&A Needed! How a Business Succession Specialist Can Protect the Owner’s Family and Company Through “Employee Succession,” to Be Held in Kanagawa on Nov. 12, 2026
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株式会社新経営サービス will hold a publication commemorative seminar titled “No M&A Needed! How a Business Succession Specialist Can Protect the Owner’s Family and Company Through ‘Employee Succession’” at AP Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2026. Admission is 3,000 yen (tax included), and capacity is 24 people.
A seasonal autumn treat featuring chestnuts and honey-roasted sweet potatoes! オリジナルパンケーキハウス kicks off its “Sweet Autumn Fair” on Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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フークル株式会社 will hold a limited-time autumn fair at オリジナルパンケーキハウス starting Oct. 13, 2026, and launch new menu items featuring chestnuts and honey-roasted sweet potatoes.
[October Event Information] Special sale of affordable refurbished computers to be held in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture; purchase bonus available at the venue
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PC next, operated by 株式会社ポンデテック, will hold a special sale of refurbished computers in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, in October 2026, and give wireless mice to the first 50 customers.
[A New Landmark Opens in Asakusa’s Shin-Nakamise] 月のうさぎ Asakusa store, serving Imagawa-yaki made with premium bean paste from a long-established maker founded in Showa 25, grand opens on Oct. 22, 2026 (Thu.)!
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月のうさぎ Asakusa, an Imagawa-yaki specialty shop operated by 株式会社MARU, will grand open on Shin-Nakamise Street in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 22, 2026. Offerings include chunky red bean paste made with Hokkaido azuki beans and prepared by a long-established bean paste maker founded in Showa 25. All items are priced at 230 yen (before tax).
[Free webinar on Thu., Oct. 22] By the time you notice, it’s already too late. What is “brand damage” caused by YouTube ads? — Risks in ad placements that even professional operators may overlook, and how to address them —
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株式会社Spider Labs will hold a free webinar on Oct. 22, 2026, explaining the risk of brand damage from YouTube ads and countermeasures. Based on research data, it will present the quantitative impact of appearing alongside inappropriate videos on brand evaluations, as well as methods for visualizing ad placements.
Can you explain to children the real reason “we study”? The foundations of learning conveyed by “Jitsugo-kyo Illustrated Book [Modern Japanese Translation].”
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株式会社ハート出版 will release “Terakoya Textbook: Jitsugo-kyo Illustrated Book [Modern Japanese Translation],” a modern Japanese translation based on the “Jitsugo-kyo Illustrated Book,” published in Kyowa 二年, on Oct. 13, 2026. The book conveys the true significance of learning and wisdom for living, with commentary by Naoki Yahagi, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo.
[Free appraisals] Tidy up this autumn! “高価買取おたからや” will hold a special purchasing fair at “島忠ホームズ新山下店” in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Oct. 13 (Tue.) to Oct. 25 (Sun.)
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株式会社いーふらん will hold a special purchasing fair for 高価買取おたからや at 島忠ホームズ新山下店 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Oct. 13 to 25.
A 2-day autumn festival to see, eat and admire mushrooms: “Yokohama Mushroom Festival 2026” to be held — Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.) at MM Terrace, Yokohama Minato Mirai —
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The “Yokohama Mushroom Festival 2026,” organized by ヒトワット合同会社, will be held on Oct. 17 and 18 at MM Terrace, operated by Marubeni Real Estate Management. The event will feature a mushroom market, a crafts and art exhibition, workshops, stage programs, and collaborative menu items with restaurants.
GGTK holds TikTok Shop brand day for hetras., a Korean lifestyle fragrance brand; popular livestream commerce hosts and celebrities broadcast live, selling more than 1,700 items in 1 hour each
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GGTK, operated by 株式会社Global Growth, held a brand day for Korean fragrance brand hetras. at the select shop greko, a TikTok Shop partner of 株式会社GRACE Japan, selling more than 1,700 items through livestreams.
Facts
Cumulative sales surpass 20 million bottles
Total cumulative gifting value surpasses 25 billion yen
TechTrain to explain how to assess new-graduate IT talent in the AI era; participating in “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn” on Nov. 10
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TechTrain (株式会社TechBowl) will participate in the free online conference “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn” on Nov. 10, where CEO Masao Ozawa will explain evaluation criteria and recruitment methods for new-graduate IT talent in the AI era.
Sprinter Shuhei Tada to appear as a special guest! Sharing running tips with children on Sports Day: “Smile Onigiri Project” holds parent-child sports assessment event
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株式会社ファミリーマート held a parent-child sports assessment event on Oct. 12, 2026, as part of the “Smile Onigiri Project.” Sprinter Shuhei Tada appeared as a special guest, and the event included assessments using digital technology and a running lesson. 25 pairs, or 50 parents and children, took part.
Enjoy the days leading up to Christmas with excitement: THE CITY BAKERY is now accepting reservations for its “CB Brownie Stollen”!
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THE CITY BAKERY has begun accepting reservations for its original Christmas product, “CB Brownie Stollen.” It is priced at 3,780 yen (tax included) and is scheduled to go on sale starting Nov. 11, 2026, through mobile ordering, the online shop and stores nationwide.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of Toraysee® in 2027, a new “Toraysee® New Year’s Gift Cloth” featuring the zodiac sign for the year, “未 (sheep),” will be released
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東レインターナショナル has announced the release of “Toraysee® New Year’s Gift Cloth,” a limited-edition cleaning cloth featuring the zodiac sign for 2027, “未 (sheep),” and noted that the product will mark its 40th anniversary that year.
Savor Iitate Yukikko pumpkins, born in Iitate Village, at the autumn pumpkin fair!
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Tregion株式会社 will hold the “Iitate Yukikko Pumpkin Fair” at its Tregion Fukushima store in Fukushima Prefecture from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3, 2026. The fair will feature 4 limited-time dishes made with Iitate Yukikko pumpkins, which originated in Iitate Village, and grower Tomiko Watanabe will hold an in-store event on Oct. 27.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Until Tue., Nov. 3 (national holiday)
4 distinctive dishes available for a limited time
Working to grow and sell Iitate Yukikko since 2005
Following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident
In 2012, in Ayori, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture
Lunch includes focaccia, soup and an appetizer for ¥1,600 (tax included)
Dinner: ¥1,380 per dish (tax included)
¥980 per dish at both lunch and dinner (tax included)
Lunch set: ¥500 (tax included)
¥780 per dish (tax included)
On Tuesday, Oct. 27
Regular collaborative events held in 2017, 2019 and 2023
Then, in August 2026, the long-awaited first opening in Fukushima Prefecture
A chef with approximately 40 years of French cuisine experience takes on a hometown venture in Aridagawa Town: “Pakupaku Donuts,” a donut shop giving back to the community, opens Dec. 5
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Chef Kazuhiro Maekawa, who runs the French restaurant “ナチュラルガーデン” in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, will open “ぱくぱくドーナツ,” a donut shop focused on community contribution and environmental responsibility, on Dec. 5, 2026. The shop will carry out 4 initiatives, including using local ingredients and upcycling discarded pallets, and will hold a logo vote on Instagram from Oct. 15.
株式会社RD changed the brand name of its asbestos analysis service from “関西アスベスト分析調査” to “日本アスベスト分析調査” on Oct. 1, 2026, and opened a Tokyo branch in Ota, Tokyo. Starting Oct. 19 of the same year, it began on-site surveys and sample collection in the Kanto region, strengthening its nationwide service network in coordination with its Osaka headquarters.
[Oct. 23, free online] NEXT HOTEL to hold its first career seminar for hotel professionals
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株式会社NEXT HOTEL will hold its first free online career seminar for hotel professionals on Oct. 23, 2026. The instructor will be Taichi Yoshinari, representative of JOINTPOOL, and capacity is 50 people.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
Limited to 50 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis
Helios demonstrates primary frequency response using cloud-coordinated low-voltage battery storage sites: 100% tracking rate and 1.8-second response
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株式会社ヘリオス conducted a demonstration of primary frequency response using a virtual power plant that aggregates multiple low-voltage battery storage sites through a cloud-based EMS, confirming strong performance with a 100% tracking rate and a response time of 1.8 seconds.
Facts
September 2026
100% tracking rate
Requirement: within 30 seconds
Minimum bid size: 1,000 kW
Low-voltage battery storage site of approximately 50 kW
World in You seeks participating organizations and participants from Japan and the U.S. for “Governing Together,” a leadership program advancing nonprofit governance
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一般社団法人World in You, with a grant from the 米日財団, will recruit participating organizations (3 Japanese nonprofit organizations) and participants (6 each from Japan and the U.S.) starting in October 2026 for “Governing Together,” a cross-border leadership program running from April to December 2027.
Finding the body’s signals in menstrual blood: asai begins joint research with Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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株式会社asai will begin research in September 2026 with the Department of Clinical Microbiology at Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences to evaluate the performance of the “reanne kit.”
[Uto, Kumamoto] Sichuan malatang restaurant 渋谷星星倶楽部 opens Nov. 6, offering 1,000 free meals over 3 days in support of Kumamoto’s recovery!
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Sichuan malatang specialty restaurant 渋谷星星倶楽部 will open its first Kyushu location in Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Nov. 6 and offer 1,000 free meals over 3 days in support of Kumamoto’s recovery.
Facts
1,000 bowls of malatang will be served free of charge
40–50 kinds of ingredients
Popular malatang specialty restaurant with 8 locations
“Autumn Foliage Week 2026” will be held in autumn 2026 at 柳谷観音楊谷寺 in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture. Events will include sales of a reissued goshuin book, visits with pets, hands-on workshops and special access to Kamishoin, a movie filming location.
Facts
Autumn 2026
About 10 minutes by car
The grounds feature flower water basins at 5 locations, a special feature of Autumn Foliage Week
Pet admission fee: an additional 500 yen
Pet prayers on November 1, wishing pets longevity and good health
GARIGUETTE(ガリゲット), the mille presse specialty shop known for its endless queues, opens at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ! Limited-time appearance at the “Tempting Bread Festival”
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GARIGUETTE, the mille presse specialty shop operated by エイムズワークス株式会社, will make a limited-time appearance at the “Tempting Bread Festival” held at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting October 14, 2026.
新恵社 releases “STUDY HACKER bookshelf,” featuring author interviews from 300 books over 10 years
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“STUDY HACKER,” a learning media outlet operated by 株式会社新恵社, published “STUDY HACKER bookshelf” in October 2026, organizing author interviews from more than 300 books covered over 10 years into 6 themes.
三井物産インシュアランス and hokan launch joint proof-of-concept for AI-powered first-line telephone reception system
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三井物産インシュアランス and hokan will launch a joint proof-of-concept (PoC) in September 2026 for an AI-powered system to handle initial calls to insurance agencies. In response to the revised Insurance Business Act and the implementation of the agency business quality assessment system, the initiative aims to reduce administrative workloads and improve customer service quality by having AI handle initial reception tasks that do not constitute solicitation.
Facts
Starting September 2026
Revised Insurance Business Act, which took effect in June 2026
ノーギアス develops an AI-powered platform to collect and analyze “young people’s voices”
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ノーギアス株式会社 has developed a technology platform that uses AI to organize and analyze free-form responses from young people, visualizing social issues and potential policy options. The platform is provided to the “wakakoe.jp” project and can also be applied to local government feedback and corporate VOC, among other uses.
HiroshimAI, a Hiroshima-based AI company, signs sponsorship agreement with the road racing team 「ヴィクトワール広島」
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HiroshimAI株式会社, a Hiroshima-based AI company, has signed a sponsorship agreement for the 2027 season with the professional road cycling team 「ヴィクトワール広島」.
Quark launches “one-of-a-kind” personalized training videos to supplement existing courses. Using instructors’ observations and daily reports, it creates a different video of around 10 minutes for each participant. New service “Qualif Personalized Learning Videos” now available
[Drinkable autumn sweets and black acai] A “pitch-black bowl” made with bamboo charcoal and acai arrives for Halloween! 3 Halloween-only menu items featuring seasonal ripe persimmons and purple sweet potatoes go on sale October 11 (Sunday)
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DELISH KOSO, operated by 株式会社エーキャンバス, will begin selling 3 Halloween-only items—“Halloween Acai,” “Persimmon Caramel Smoothie,” and “Purple Sweet Potato Cassis Smoothie”—on October 11, 2026.
[Seeking participants; no cost] “Ask the Challenger,” a video interview series with Kansai business leaders: ハッピーPR provides free production, from filming and editing through article creation
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ハッピーPR株式会社 is seeking participants for “Ask the Challenger,” a video interview series featuring business leaders in Kansai. Filming, editing, and article creation are provided free of charge. The project is open to entrepreneurs, startups, and new-business managers at major companies, among others. A video featuring シー・システム株式会社 has already been published.
[More than 10,000 sold] Warm Luv’s “Anniversary Key Holder” engraves “the special day for two”
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Warm Luv, a gift brand operated by Ninevation株式会社, has sold more than 10,000 key holders in total. Against a backdrop of over 4 million social media views, the brand is launching a Christmas collection and holding a pop-up event in Harajuku.
[For Kobe Marathon 2026 participants; first 10 applicants] 50% off both first and second eyebrow tattooing sessions | TWC ART MAKE STUDIO supports runners in Kobe
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TWC ART MAKE STUDIO, a medical cosmetic tattoo clinic in Sannomiya, Kobe, is running a campaign for participants in the Kobe Marathon 2026, to be held on November 15, 2026. The first 10 applicants can get 50% off both their first and second eyebrow tattooing sessions.
Facts
First 10 customers
50% OFF
Original通常1回38,500円
19,250 yen per session
42.195km
Companies mentioned:株式会社エフェクトプロ、TWC ART MAKE STUDIO、TWC ART MAKE STUDIO 神戸院
株式会社アシスト has adopted stair anti-slip products and floor transition strips made with LIXIL’s circular, low-carbon aluminum, “PremiAL R100.”
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株式会社アシスト will add 14 of its main stair anti-slip and floor transition strip products made with LIXIL’s circular, low-carbon aluminum, “PremiAL R100,” to its lineup starting November 16, 2026.
— Releasing results of a large-scale simulation involving 36,000 AI virtual foreign consumers — [Findings from a survey of AI virtual foreign consumers across 6 markets × 6 generations]
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Original株式会社ENJOY JAPANは、生成AIを用いた仮想外国人消費者36,000人による大規模シミュレーション調査の結果を公開した。調査では、「Made in Japan」表示が鞄広告の評価に与える影響と、訪日旅行への関心・季節イベントの魅力を中国・韓国・台湾・米国・欧州・東南アジアの6市場×6世代で検証した。
Yamagata direct-from-producer e-commerce platform “山形直送計画” surpasses 300 participating stores! Additional seller briefing to be held at 山形県 Government Office on October 19. Supporting local businesses’ entry into e-commerce with a “trial listing program” with no initial fees!
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株式会社クーネルワーク, operator of the direct-from-producer e-commerce platform “山形直送計画” in 山形県, announced that the number of participating stores has surpassed 300. The company will hold an additional seller briefing at 山形県 Government Office on October 19, 2026, and is supporting local businesses’ entry into e-commerce through a “trial listing program” with no initial fees.
Facts
Participating stores surpass 300
Original直近1年間では115店舗が新たに出店しました
Farmers and agricultural corporations (80 stores)
Orchards (50 stores)
Food manufacturing and processing (45 stores)
Products handled: 683
2,468 items, including variations such as different sizes
“焼肉三郎,” the younger sibling brand of “焼肉二郎,” is opening one location after another in Nagoya! 3 stores planned in about 2 months
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株式会社田中屋FOOD SERVICE is expanding “焼肉三郎,” the younger sibling brand of “焼肉二郎,” across Nagoya. The first store opened on August 29, 2026, and 3 stores are planned within about 2 months.
Facts
3,300 yen
1,650 yen
935 yen
990 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社コズミックホールディングス、株式会社田中屋FOOD SERVICE
[Year-end and winter gifts] Wagyu to enjoy with family and give to someone special: Matsusaka beef, Hida beef and Japanese black beef catalog gifts from 田中精肉店
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田中精肉店, operated by 株式会社田中屋FOOD SERVICE, sells catalog gifts featuring Matsusaka beef, Hida beef and Japanese black beef for year-end and winter gift-giving.
[ワンダーステーキ大和郡山] End 2026 with a feast! Advance reservations open for a special year-end and New Year party course with unlimited servings of “rib steak,” “premium fatty beef” and more! Free all-you-can-drink with reservations by the end of November!
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Steak chain ワンダーステーキ大和郡山 has begun taking advance reservations for a 120-minute all-you-can-eat special course for year-end and New Year parties in 2026. The regular price is ¥3,800, with a ¥1,000 discount for women and those aged 65 or older, and half price for elementary school students and younger. Advance reservations made by the end of November also include free all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages.
[ワンダーステーキ鶴見緑地] End 2026 with a feast! Advance reservations open for a special year-end and New Year party course with unlimited servings of the signature “Wonder Steak,” “premium fatty beef” and more! Free all-you-can-drink with reservations by the end of November!
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Steak chain ワンダーステーキ鶴見緑地 has begun taking advance reservations for a 120-minute all-you-can-eat special course for year-end and New Year parties in 2026. The offer includes free all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages for reservations made by the end of November.
Facts
The astonishing price is ¥3,800 (tax included)
¥2,800 (tax included), a ¥1,000 discount
Half price, or ¥1,900 (tax included), for children in elementary school and younger
All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages for just “+¥500”
[ワンダーステーキ玉津] End 2026 with a feast! Advance reservations open for a special year-end and New Year party course with unlimited servings of the popular “rib steak,” “premium fatty beef” and more! Free all-you-can-drink with reservations by the end of November
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Steak chain ワンダーステーキ玉津 announced that it is accepting advance reservations for a 120-minute all-you-can-eat special course for year-end and New Year parties in 2026. The base price is ¥3,800, with discounts for women and those aged 65 or older. Reservations made by the end of November include free all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages.
[ワンダーステーキ姫路] End 2026 with a feast! Advance reservations open for a special year-end and New Year party course with unlimited servings of the popular “rib steak,” “premium fatty beef” and more! Free all-you-can-drink with reservations by the end of November
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ワンダーステーキ姫路店, operated by 株式会社コズミックホールディングス, has begun taking advance reservations for a 120-minute all-you-can-eat special course for year-end and New Year parties in 2026. The base price is ¥3,800, with discounts for women and those aged 65 or older. Reservations made by the end of November include free all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages.
Announcement of change in president and establishment of new management structure
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Johnson Health Tech Japan announced that Paul Shippee will become president and representative director effective November 1, 2026, and that current president Tatsuo Takahashi will step down on the same date.
Shure products offered at special prices during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
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Shure is participating in Amazon’s “Early Sale” (October 13–15) and “Prime Big Deal Days” (October 16–19), offering special prices on microphones and earphones including the SM7B, Nexadyne 8 and MVX2U Gen 2.
AVerMedia offers high-performance 4K capture cards “GC553G2” and “GC553Pro” at up to 33% off during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
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AVerMedia Technologies announced that it will offer its high-performance 4K capture cards, the “GC553G2” and “GC553Pro,” at special prices with discounts of up to 33% during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale (Oct. 13–19, 2026).
Move beyond sales that only explain the system! A new sales strategy seminar for registered support organizations [開催 Oct. 20 at 12 p.m.]
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株式会社アスレバ will hold an online webinar titled “Move Beyond Sales That Only Explain the System! A New Sales Strategy Seminar for Registered Support Organizations” starting at 12 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026, for executives and sales managers at registered support organizations.
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Oct. 20, 2026
From 12:00
30 years in corporate sales
Original特定技能を2回ゼロから立ち上げた
5,000 technical interns
Approximately 400 specified skilled foreign workers
Track record of negotiations and support with over 1,000 companies
AI search optimization platform “DolphinX AIO” to exhibit at Marketing Week Osaka’s “Marketing Strategy Planning EXPO”
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株式会社メディアリーチ will exhibit its AI search optimization platform “DolphinX AIO” at the “Marketing Strategy Planning EXPO” during the 7th Marketing Week Osaka, held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026. The company will offer demos and free assessments.
AI SPERA to exhibit at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo”
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AI SPERA will exhibit at booth B20 at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” taking place from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, and will showcase its threat intelligence product “Criminal IP TI” and its AI-Powered Threat Exposure Management solution “AITEM.”
【デュカート】【New release on Tuesday, Oct. 13】Introducing “Nail Strengthening Color,” a tinted hardener. Its coating strengthens and hardens weak, thin, brittle nails, while chic colors add a beautiful touch.
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株式会社シャンティ will release “Nail Strengthening Color,” a tinted hardener that strengthens natural nails, and “Nail Remover Strong,” a remover suitable for soft gel nails, under the デュカート nail brand on Oct. 13, 2026.
八日市ロイヤルホテル adopts “Kuchikore,” a service supporting AIO, MEO and review management
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Sooon株式会社 announced that 八日市ロイヤルホテル in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, has adopted “Kuchikore,” a service for Google Maps, review and AI search optimization. The service will help create a survey pathway using QR codes in guest rooms, improve the hotel’s Google Business Profile information and support review responses with AI.
Facts
Established: October 2021
About 1 minute by car from Yokaichi Interchange on the Meishin Expressway
GATES to launch “Detasen,” a data center site platform, on Oct. 19
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GATES株式会社 will launch “Detasen,” a data center site platform, on Oct. 19, 2026. Drawing on expertise gained in grid-scale battery storage, it will provide suitable site information to data center developers and cloud providers, and will exhibit at a trade show taking place that month.
Facts
Launches on Monday, Oct. 19
Full-scale entry into data center site solutions beginning in October 2026
[独自調査:2] Rental Busters releases its “PC Rental Index” for the first half of 2026; semiconductor price increases have a major impact
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株式会社レンタルバスターズ released its “PC Rental Index” for the first half of 2026. The average index was ¥7,461, up approximately 115% year over year, driven by soaring semiconductor prices, the shift to newer-generation PCs and demand for ancillary services such as PC setup.
More than ¥33 million in cumulative transactions! 3rd “Yamanashi Treasure Market 2026,” hosted by 山梨県商工会連合会, confirmed
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The 3rd “Yamanashi Treasure Market 2026,” hosted by 山梨県商工会連合会 and operated by Japan Global Association株式会社, has been confirmed. The event, which boasts more than ¥33 million in cumulative transactions, will be held in Kofu on Oct. 19, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
Exhibitors: 21
Participating buyers: 16
Original1事業者あたり5商談を保証します
Companies mentioned:山梨県商工会連合会、Japan Global Association株式会社
About 5 months after declaring he would quit smoking in front of 20,000 people, Matsui Kemuri of “Reiwa Roman” says, “From now on, I’ll be the ‘kemuri’ that smells good”
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Kenvue, which markets the smoking cessation aid Nicorette®, will launch the first installment of a web commercial series featuring Matsui Kemuri of comedy duo “Reiwa Roman” on Oct. 13, along with a campaign.
Facts
Available starting Tuesday, Oct. 13
Starts Sunday, Nov. 1
Each installment: 60 seconds
15 seconds
6 seconds
Installment 2 scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1
Installment 3 scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 20
Performing with Matsui for the first time in 8 years
僕らの別荘 in-person event tickets (Tokyo): 5 pairs, 10 people
Tokushima manju become characters in 81,000 variations—results of “PixAI” × “ハレルヤスイーツキッチン” sweets anthropomorphism contest
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Metanomaly株式会社 teamed up with Tokushima confectionery brand “ハレルヤスイーツキッチン” to hold a creative contest turning its popular sweets into anime-style characters. More than 81,000 works were submitted during the 2-week contest.
Boomi partners with Jade Global to provide governed AI agents for manufacturers
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Boomi and Jade Global have expanded their partnership to help provide governed AI agents for manufacturers. Combining Boomi’s active data foundation and Agent Control Plane with Jade Global’s manufacturing solutions, the companies will support the deployment of agents based on trusted operational data and their transition to production.
Launch of a service to establish geopolitical risk management in line with the 2026 revised CG Code
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ニュートン・コンサルティング株式会社 will launch its “Geopolitical Risk Management Development Service,” which complies with the 2026 revised Corporate Governance Code (CG Code), on Oct. 13, 2026. The service provides end-to-end support, from identifying geopolitical risks to supporting executive decision-making, disclosure, and crisis simulations.
Facts
Starting October 13, 2026
Approximately 3–9 months
Capital: ¥30,000,000
Track record of supporting approximately 2,300 companies
Korean brand FOLNUA(フォルニュア), drawing attention for its feminine, refined style, to hold a Tokyo pop-up
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Korean brand FOLNUA will hold a Tokyo pop-up at 渋谷PARCO from Oct. 16 to 28, 2026. The event will feature 10% off all apparel, advance sales of limited-edition items, and gifts based on purchase amount.
Opening today, 10/13, for 3 days; free to attend: MIL’s “New Graduate Recruitment Mirai Conference 2026 Fall” kicks off. Sessions on using recruitment videos will be streamed with the same content for 3 days (sponsored by 株式会社Delight)
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MIL’s online conference “New Graduate Recruitment Mirai Conference 2026 Fall,” sponsored by 株式会社Delight, will be held from Oct. 13 to 15, 2026. The theme is the use of recruitment videos, and attendance is free.
2 new sweatpants styles focused on comfort and ease of movement
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株式会社フォーカス has introduced 2 new styles made from 100% cotton through its e-commerce store CLAT-JAPAN: the “Classic Casual Pants” and “Relaxed Straight Pants.” They are designed for a variety of uses, including teamwear and staff wear.
Limited-edition prompt cards inspired by Oink Games titles are coming to “Magical Insider”! Given as a purchase bonus at Game Market 2026 Fall
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株式会社オインクゲームズ will give purchasers of its new party game “Magical Insider” limited-edition prompt cards inspired by the company’s titles as a purchase bonus at “Game Market 2026 Fall,” held at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, and at its Harajuku flagship store, Oink Games TOKYO.
Photo exhibition “My Neighborhood Companion, My Companion” to be held at EDWIN TOKYO HARAJUKU.
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As part of its “Let’s Wear Good Jeans” brand project, 株式会社エドウイン is holding the photo exhibition “My Neighborhood Companion, My Companion” at EDWIN TOKYO HARAJUKU, featuring 15 coin laundries in Tokyo. It is also putting up posters from the “Ideal Jeans Wearer” series and running an in-store gift campaign.
Half-price campaign: New pet box from エフシーエル makes car trips with your dog more comfortable; limited to the first 5 customers
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A vehicle pet box designed to make car trips with dogs more comfortable is now available from エフシーエル(fcl.), the car-parts brand operated by 株式会社WiNEEDS HOLDINGS. A half-price campaign is being held for the first 5 customers.
2.5D idol group “いれいす” marks its 6th anniversary and unveils live-action activities by りうら and 悠佑 for the first time!
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The 2.5D idol group “いれいす” announced the debut of live-action activities by りうら and 悠佑 as it marks its 6th anniversary. Both members will expand into new forms of expression, including social media and acting, while continuing their existing activities using illustrated visuals.
Facts
6th anniversary of formation
Oct. 9, 2026
October 10 to October 12
About 1 year ago
At a pace of 3 videos per week
A 6-member 2.5D idol group
October 9, 2020
Since their major-label debut in 2022
In February 2024
On November 30 and December 1 of the same year
An arena tour attended by approximately 90,000 people
[Industry-Specific Survey No. 21] AI検索パートナーズ (TechSuite株式会社) surveys AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for selecting store and office interior construction companies; 99 businesses identified
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AI検索パートナーズ, operated by TechSuite株式会社, conducted a survey by asking ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot questions about selecting store and office interior construction companies. It identified 99 businesses and found that comparison websites are important sources of evidence.
Facts
These are 72 AI responses collected as of October 2026
The appearance rate was just 16.7%
Even the top 5 companies combined accounted for 24.9% of total mentions
The average number of companies also varied, from 2.25 to 3.50
More than 90% were third-party websites, such as comparison sites
Less than 10%
Has a track record of producing AI articles for over 300 companies
Companies mentioned:TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、バクヤスAI 記事代行、TFCO株式会社、AIスカウトくん、メディア立上げパートナーズ、バクヤスAI医療記事代行
エニキャリ builds new delivery infrastructure using newspaper distribution networks under Tokushima Prefecture’s public-private partnership project. Full-scale pilot of the new “Tokushima Otegaru Bin” service to begin on Oct. 19.
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株式会社エニキャリ was selected for Tokushima Prefecture’s “Public-Private Partnership Project Promotion Program” and will begin a full-scale pilot of its new “Tokushima Otegaru Bin” service on Oct. 19, aiming to build delivery infrastructure using newspaper distribution networks.
Facts
Full-scale pilot to begin on Oct. 19
Starting October 1, 2026
Through January 31, 2027
13 newspaper sales outlets have pledged to participate
hokan and Mitsui Bussan Insurance launch joint pilot to develop an AI telephone first-response system
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株式会社hokan and Mitsui Bussan Insurance will begin a joint proof-of-concept (PoC) in September 2026 for an AI-powered system to handle initial calls to insurance agencies.
Facts
Starting September 2026
Revised Insurance Business Act, which took effect in June 2026