Unearthing future talent for the medical and nursing care fields! The 3rd “Home Care Bonchi Net Festival” to be held in 都城市
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On October 4, Reiwa 8, 都城市 held the “3rd 都城市・三股町 Home Care Bonchi Net Festival” at Wellness Exchange Plaza, aiming to discover future talent through medical and nursing care career experiences for middle and high school students.
A chance to rethink sleep through everyday life with Snorlax! Awareness video on the importance of sleep released in collaboration with “Pokémon Sleep”
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エーザイ株式会社 has released an awareness video highlighting the importance of sleep in collaboration with the smartphone app “Pokémon Sleep.”
Facts
Equivalent to 11.8% of adults in Japan
An estimated 12.4 million people meet the criteria for insomnia and associated daytime impairment
Fresh fish from a neighborhood fishmonger, in Yokohama. “Umai Sakana to Sake Kidd” opens Oct. 15
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株式会社Mostfun will open a new-format restaurant, “Umai Sakana to Sake Kidd,” in Kitasaai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 15, 2026. The restaurant will serve fresh fish selected by 武蔵境おさかな家さん, which has a history of about 100 years, including its signature “Fourth-Generation Barrel Platter” and seasonal rice cooked in a clay pot. It will offer more than 20 types of sake at all times and aims to become the best seafood izakaya at Yokohama Station.
Tracking the frontiers of longevity: “Longevity Minds Summit Tokyo 2026,” bringing together researchers and entrepreneurs from Japan, the EU and Silicon Valley, to be held for the first time
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Longevity Minds, a community established by 一般財団法人ZERO Foundation, held the invitation-only “Longevity Minds Summit Tokyo 2026” for the first time in Tokyo on September 15, 2026. Co-hosted with Sweden’s “age.house,” the summit featured 4 sessions on aging research and its real-world application.
“Sugar Butter Tree,” a butter cereal sweets specialty store operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will begin a permanent retail presence at “Meika Meihin Nihon no Aji” on the 2nd floor of 宝塚阪急 from October 21, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative series sales have surpassed 1 billion units
New AI × music × video festival “AI MUSIC VIDEO WAVE 2026” announced! Former エイベックス director and active artists among the judges
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一般社団法人日本AI創造振興機構（JACIO） announced that it will hold “AI MUSIC VIDEO WAVE 2026,” a music video contest using generative AI, on X starting October 13, 2026. The total prize pool is 400,000 yen, and judges will include a former エイベックス director and active artists.
Facts
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 19:00
Original11月3日（火・祝）23:59
Thursday, Nov. 19
Total prize pool of 400,000 yen
150,000 yen for the Grand Prix (MV Award)
13 awards will be presented
Each of the 5 people
Provided AI training to more than 7,000 people in total
Judged more than 2,000 entries
TopviewAI Award (50,000 yen)
Originalユークリッドソリューションズ賞（3万5千円）
Judges’ Special Award (30,000 yen)
15,000 yen each
Work length: up to 3 minutes
Only videos up to 140 seconds can be posted
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本AI創造振興機構、JACIO、Japan AI Creative Contest、エイベックス、ハートセイバー株式会社、ユークリッド・ソリューションズ、株式会社ユークリッド・ソリューションズ、WIZAI、Alibaba Cloud、Topview AI、Topview、株式会社FTG Company、GENIE’S ENTERTAINMENT、HEART SAVER inc.、株式会社御雷、MILAI sound team
BLUETTI launches preorders for “AORA 200 V2,” a new 2,000Wh-class model that is more than 16% lighter
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BLUETTI JAPAN株式会社 will begin taking preorders on October 12, 2026, for the “AORA 200 V2,” a portable power station in the 2,000Wh class that is more than 16% lighter.
Facts
More than 16% lighter
Capacity increased to 2,080Wh
Weight is approximately 20.2kg
Approximately 4kg compared with the previous model
Reskill launches “Harassment Prevention Training for Same-Gender Interactions” to help prevent harassment that can occur between people of the same gender
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株式会社リスキル has launched “Harassment Prevention Training for Same-Gender Interactions,” designed to help prevent unintentional harassment in communication between people of the same gender.
Chinese restaurant “敦煌” to offer 3 value-packed year-end and New Year party plans starting Sunday, Nov. 1
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Chinese restaurant “敦煌” will begin offering 3 all-inclusive plans with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for year-end and New Year parties starting November 1. Customers can save 500 yen by using a coupon, and reservations are now being accepted at all 5 locations.
Facts
Includes 2 hours of all-you-can-drink
500 yen off
All 5 locations
Through Sunday, January 31 of the following year
Companies mentioned：株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス、株式会社 敦煌、敦煌、山口宇部店、山口周南店、山口下関店、広島グランドタワー店、山口小野田店、東証 Standard
【Fukushima Ward, Osaka】あおば訪問看護ステーション holds 2nd “Smartphone Class” for local residents
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あおば訪問看護ステーション, operated by 株式会社グリーンメディカル, held its 2nd “Smartphone Class” for local residents at the Tamagawa Community Center in Fukushima Ward, Osaka, with about 20 participants. In a survey, 87% responded positively, and interest in health topics such as dementia prevention also emerged.
EDIFIER JAPAN offers up to about 50% off popular audio products during Amazon’s “Prime Appreciation Sale”! Featured models including “Comfo Bass Pro” and “M90” at special prices
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During Amazon’s “Prime Appreciation Sale” (October 13–19, 2026), EDIFIER JAPAN will offer discounts of up to about 50% on select products, including wireless earbuds and speakers.
Facts
Up to about 50% off
100W RMS total output
Regular price: 13,980 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 46,980 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：EDIFIER JAPAN、EDIFIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED、Amazon.co.jp、STAX
Hands-on workshop to develop an AI avatar of Seika Town’s official PR character “Kyomachi Seika” to be held on November 22 (Sunday); applications now open
IT company Aile launches the “What Is Back Office?” project and opens a special website, featuring interviews with people working in back-office roles that support businesses, along with survey data
Styling lingerie brand “BRADELIS COUTURE” to launch its Fall/Winter 2026 collection on Wednesday, October 14!
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Originalゴールドフラッグ株式会社は、ハイエンドスタイリングランジェリーブランド「BRADELIS COUTURE」の2026年秋冬コレクションを10月14日より発売する。テーマは「GOAT」で、シルクストレッチサテンを使用した日本製ランジェリーを展開し、表参道店などBRADELIS New York店舗にて販売開始される。
Facts
October 14 (Wed.)
Autumn and winter 2026
¥37,400 (tax included)
¥19,800 (tax included)
¥47,300 (tax included)
Purchases of ¥45,000 or more including tax
Companies mentioned：ゴールドフラッグ株式会社、BRADELIS COUTURE、ブラデリスニューヨーク、BRADELIS New York
World No. 1 Sora Matsushima sets sights on gold at LA 2028.
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Sora Matsushima, ranked No. 1 in the world in men’s singles table tennis, announced the launch of “TEAM MATSUSHIMA,” a support structure involving coaches and corporate partners, as he targets gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Facts
World No. 1
2028 Los Angeles Olympics
First Japanese man to reach world No. 1 in 46 years
World rankings announced on October 5, 2026
Won 2 of the Grand Smashes, which are held only 4 times a year
[Judging panel] Cocotomo Farm representative to serve as a judge at “Startup Weekend Inuyama,” an entrepreneurship experience event being held in Inuyama for the first time
Ogawa Chikusan Kogyo to exhibit again this year at “Tokyo Meat Market Festival 2026” (October 17 and 18)
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Ogawa Chikusan Kogyo, part of the Ogawa Chikusan Foods Group, will exhibit at “Tokyo Meat Market Festival 2026,” held on October 17 and 18, selling products including “Kumamoto Japanese Black Wagyu.”
Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Crayon Shin-chan: Ora and the Professor’s Summer Vacation—The Endless Seven-Day Journey and Crayon Shin-chan: Shiro of the Coal Town confirmed for release! Preorders open today
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Neos, a subsidiary of TechmiRA Holdings, will release 2 Crayon Shin-chan games for Nintendo Switch 2 with additional features and has begun accepting preorders for the physical editions.
Facts
Launching worldwide on March 4, 2027
Price (Japan)※1: ¥9,900 (tax included)
Price: $59.99 / €49.99
Price (Japan)※1: ¥6,580 (tax included)
Price (Japan)※1: ¥6,980 (tax included)
Cumulative series shipments※ exceeded 1.1 million units as of September 2026
Supports high frame rates (60FPS)
Companies mentioned：テクミラホールディングス株式会社、ネオス株式会社、Clear River Games、任天堂、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Valve Corporation、双葉社、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ＡＤＫ
[Yokohama | Limited to 10 companies] November 11 (Wednesday) HR Information Exchange Meeting | “Supporting Employees’ Proactive Career Development” — Creating a Rewarding and Comfortable Workplace
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As part of the Career Development and Reskilling Promotion Project commissioned by 株式会社パソナ, an HR information exchange meeting will be held in Yokohama on November 11. Limited to 10 companies, the meeting will explore support for employees’ proactive career development and creating a rewarding workplace through a lecture by Hiroshi Takahashi and information exchange among companies.
“LLMO Cheki” opens applications for white-label partners who can offer AI search optimization as their own branded SaaS
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株式会社Itera is accepting applications for white-label partners for its AI search optimization tool “LLMO Cheki.” Advertising agencies, web development companies and others can offer it as SaaS under their own brand.
Facts
AI Overview has an average appearance rate of 86.5%
AI turns telephone orders for online shopping into subscriptions. NiuCall.ai, an AI phone service for cosmetics, health foods and hair-growth products, launches its “subscription plan upsell” feature — accepting overflow calls 24 hours a day, including at night and immediately after broadcasts
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株式会社ニュウジア has added a “subscription plan upsell” feature to “NiuCall.ai（ニューコール）,” its AI call-handling service for online and D2C businesses selling cosmetics, health foods, hair-growth products and other goods. The feature accepts overflow calls 24 hours a day, including at night and immediately after broadcasts, and converts one-time orders into subscriptions. Launched in October 2026, it includes safeguards such as making the offer only once and not making another offer for 180 days after a customer declines. It supports CSV files from ecforce and サブスクストア, with the Standard plan starting at ¥69,800 per month and the Pro plan at ¥120,000 per month.
Facts
Japan’s mail-order and e-commerce market continued to grow in fiscal 2025, reaching ¥15.4085 trillion, up 5.9% year on year
Up 5.9% year on year
Average hourly wage for telephone operators: ¥1,452
One seat costs approximately ¥1.05 million per month
NiuCall.ai Standard: ¥69,800 per month (includes 400 calls per month)
If a subscription plan priced at ¥4,000 from the second order onward were to continue for 3 orders
Original定期化1件あたりの売上は12,000円です
Sales would exceed the cost with 6 subscription conversions per month
Initial fee: ¥300,000 each (¥0 with an annual contract)
Original超過分：前払いチャージ1件78〜98円
No further offers will be made for 180 days to phone numbers that have declined
Approximately 73% of consumers feel some concern or dissatisfaction with AI phone reception
About 70% answered, “If my issue is resolved, I don’t necessarily need to speak with a person.”
Service launched in October 2026
In September 2026, an expert panel of 消費者庁 compiled an interim report outlining a policy to regulate unfair obstruction of cancellations, including for subscriptions
“World’s Best Vineyards 2025” TOP50 selection: シャトー・メルシャン winemaker’s dinner to be held November 13
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TIAD Autograph Collection will hold a “シャトー・メルシャン winemaker’s dinner” on November 13, 2026. Mitsuhiro Anzo, メルシャン’s executive winemaker, will be a guest. The event will highlight the winery’s selection for the “World’s Best Vineyards TOP50” every year from 2020 through 2025, marking 6 consecutive years.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Selected for the “World’s Best Vineyards TOP50” for 6 consecutive years
Add one more item to your usual meal. The long-awaited “mariness Soup Protein” is the latest offering from wellness brand mariness
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“mariness Soup Protein,” a soup-style protein product from wellness brand “mariness,” jointly developed by P2C Studio株式会社 and MARINESS株式会社, is launching. Advance reservations will open on Rakuten Ichiba on October 13, 2026.
[Art Collaboration Announcement] We provided curtains for the film 汝、星のごとく, now showing to great success.
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The curtain e-commerce site パーフェクトスペースカーテン館, operated by 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社, provided curtains and collaborated on the art direction for the film 汝、星のごとく, scheduled to open on October 9, 2026.
ゲットワークス and カゴヤ・ジャパン Sign Collaboration Agreement for Container-Style Data Centers and GPU Server Infrastructure Business
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ゲットワークス and カゴヤ・ジャパン plan to sign a collaboration agreement in October 2026 for their container-style data center and GPU server infrastructure businesses, combining their expertise and technologies to expand their data center business.
Facts
October 2026
A track record of building more than 300 container-style data centers
Delivery available in as little as 2 weeks to 3 months
オプロ Launches マドレス, an AI Agent Platform Specializing in Administrative Procedures
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株式会社オプロ will launch マドレス, an AI agent platform specializing in administrative procedures, on October 13, 2026. It will be offered to public- and financial-sector institutions, with a pilot underway in 阪南市.
Facts
Available starting October 13, 2026
It accounts for more than 70% of municipalities
The number of cases actually handled online remains at about 30%
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] Selected KEIYO products up to 49% off! A wide range of products, including car accessories, disaster-preparedness goods and digital gadgets, at special limited-time prices
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株式会社慶洋エンジニアリング will take part in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, running from October 16 to 19, 2026, and offer products including car accessories and digital gadgets at special prices of up to about 49% off.
Event Report | International Day of the Girl Event 2026: “BE YOURSELF! The Self-Expression Lab” Welcomes 697 Visitors Over 2 Days
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公益財団法人プラン・インターナショナル・ジャパン held the International Day of the Girl event “BE YOURSELF! The Self-Expression Lab” at Shibuya Hikarie over 2 days, October 10 and 11, welcoming 697 visitors.
Facts
In 2 days
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Oct. 11 (Sun.)
The YouTube channel has more than 160,000 subscribers
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人プラン・インターナショナル・ジャパン、国際NGOプラン・インターナショナル、PLAN GIRLS MOVEMENT、シチズン時計株式会社、西武信用金庫、ARTIDA OUD、Uhr、SHISHIKUI、OSAJI、The Little Shop of Flowers、fram、KADOKAWA
[New Release] The photo book “阪堺電車 上町線・阪堺線 2006年〜2016年の点景” captures everyday life on the Hankai Tramway as it continues to run through a changing Osaka.
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株式会社パレード has released the photo book “阪堺電車 上町線・阪堺線 2006年〜2016年の点景,” documenting the Hankai Tramway over the 10 years from 2006 to 2016.
FM AICHI’s classical music program “Daido Oha Cla Saturday” to air its annual feature “We Are at the Bar Part 4” for the first time in 1 year! Soprano singer Moe Matsunaga joins as a guest.
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FM AICHI’s classical music program “Daido Oha Cla Saturday” will air the special feature “We Are at the Bar Part 4” on October 17 and 24. Recorded on location at the smoked-food Dining Bar Ryu in Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture, the program will feature soprano singer Moe Matsunaga as a guest.
[Hokkaido Only] Supervised by Sapporo favorite すみれ! Introducing “Fried Rice Supervised by Sapporo Sumire,” made with Hokkaido-grown rice and featuring the aroma of toasted soy sauce and the richness of lard
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will release “Fried Rice Supervised by Sapporo Sumire,” overseen by Sapporo favorite すみれ, at セブン‐イレブン stores in Hokkaido starting October 20. The price is 498 yen (537.84 yen including tax).
Aiming for the top in Aichi and then the nation: シーホース三河U15 to compete in the Toyota Tsusho Cup
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シーホース三河U15 will compete in the “16th Toyota Tsusho Cup, 8th Aichi Prefecture U15 Basketball Championship” starting October 17, 2026, and its game schedule has been set.
Exploring “place-making” in Asia: “SIROSIRO Garden” to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 11 to mark the launch of the new project “SIROSIRO”
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コクヨ株式会社 will hold the “SIROSIRO Garden” event at 965BKK in Bangkok, Thailand, starting November 11, 2026, to mark the launch of its new project “SIROSIRO.” The inaugural issue of the new magazine “SIROSIRO,” published in Japanese, Chinese and English, is also scheduled to be distributed on the same day.
Facts
Wednesday, November 11–Saturday, November 14, 2026
パソナグループ Launches “Island Project to Nurture the Sea” on Awaji Island; First Initiative to Carry Out Traditional Environmental Conservation Activity “Kaibori” with Local Communities and Businesses
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株式会社パソナグループ will launch the “Island Project to Nurture the Sea” on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, in October 2026. As its first initiative, it will work with local communities and businesses to carry out the traditional environmental conservation activity known as “kaibori,” passing down to the next generation local practices that connect land and sea.
GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ selected by IPA as a demonstration provider for its “Cybersecurity Support Team Service”
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GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ, a consolidated subsidiary of GMOインターネットグループ, was selected as a demonstration provider for the “Cybersecurity Support Team Service” demonstration project conducted by IPA. It will support small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in manufacturing, in obtaining SCS certification.
[マルバ水戸FC] Home game draws 413 fans. The team held the initiative but narrowly lost 0-1, and now looks ahead to the next match against Katsushika alongside the local community
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マルバ水戸FC, operated by 株式会社malva, drew 413 fans for its match against ポルセイド浜田 on October 10, 2026, and held the initiative but lost 0-1. Next up is a match against リガーレヴィア葛飾 on October 24.
5 young Hispanic leaders from the United States will visit Japan to deepen their understanding of Japanese politics, the economy, education and culture, and promote Japan-U.S. exchange.
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As part of 外務省’s “Japan-Understanding Promotion Exchange Program,” JICE will host a program in October 2026 for 5 young Hispanic leaders from the United States to visit Japan and deepen their understanding of Japanese politics, the economy, education and culture.
Shuri Castle Reconstruction Commemorative Exhibition to Be Held at Chubu Centrair International Airport
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公益財団法人イオンワンパーセントクラブ will hold the “Shuri Castle Reconstruction Commemorative Exhibition” at Chubu Centrair International Airport from October 15 to 18, 2026. In addition to the exhibition, a workshop will be held as a collaboration project with 日本航空株式会社 (JAL).
[Event Report] Talk Event Celebrating the Publication of “Future Search,” the First Book by Popular Podcast Off Topic, Held at 紀伊國屋書店 Shinjuku Main Store
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング held a talk and signing event at 紀伊國屋書店 Shinjuku Main Store on September 25, 2026, to celebrate the publication of “Future Search,” the first book by Tetsuro Miyatake and Miki Kusano of the podcast Off Topic.
A new collection by ロエベ and On for artistic exploration
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ロエベ and On have unveiled a new shoe and apparel collection themed around artistic exploration for Fall/Winter 2026. A campaign video featuring artists including Joan Jonas has also been released, with the collection set to go on sale from October 15.
[JAF Saitama] Packed with fun, from animal encounters and fruit picking to gourmet food! The “Heart of the Greater Tokyo Area! Higashimatsuyama and Hiki Tourism Stamp Rally,” featuring a drawing for sirloin steak, is underway through 2/14
[TTNE] Rethinking “Work” and “Rest.” Two Full-Scale Saunas Designed for Office Buildings in Tenjin, Fukuoka
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TTNE株式会社 led the concept and design of full-scale saunas as part of the shared-facilities project “Reboot!” at 2 office buildings in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka: Tenjin Sumitomo Life FJ Business Center and Tenjin Business Center II.
Facts
Rooftop sauna opens on the 24th floor
Full-scale spa and sauna built on basement level 2
Now offering a “Resume Builder” that lets users create resumes and work histories for free. No membership registration required; PDF and Word exports available
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カンパニーファクトリー株式会社 has launched “Resume Builder,” a free web service for creating resumes and work histories without membership registration. It supports export in PDF or Word format and aims to complete entry in as little as 3 minutes.
[5 Unannounced Titles Revealed for the First Time] Trailer videos for all 9 Asian dramas to be released on YouTube at noon on October 16! A full reveal of the much-anticipated fall and winter lineup, including period romance dramas
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株式会社エスピーオー will release trailer videos for all 9 Asian dramas slated for release this fall and beyond, titled “SPO AW Collection 26/27,” on the official Cinem@rt YouTube channel at noon on October 16, 2026.
Facts
A total of 9 works
Noon on Friday, October 16, 2026
More than 100,000 impressions on X (※)
Founded in 1987
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスピーオー、Shanghai Xixi Pictures Culture Media Co.,Ltd.、YOUKU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(Beijing) CO.,LTD.、Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited、Cinem@rt
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] HIKSEMI 512GB microSD Express card 20% off at ¥15,980
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株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ is selling a HIKSEMI-brand 512GB microSD Express card for ¥15,980 (tax included) in Amazon’s “Prime Big Deal Days” early-access sale. It has been confirmed to work with Nintendo Switch 2 and is 4,000 yen (20%) off its previous price.
Pure-water nano-mist humidifier “moya Ultra 2.0” surpasses 10 million yen in pledges on GREEN FUNDING
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moya株式会社 announced that its pure-water nano-mist humidifier “moya Ultra 2.0” has surpassed 10 million yen in pledges on the crowdfunding site GREEN FUNDING (10,631,880 yen as of October 12).
Facts
Pledges surpass 10 million yen
Total pledges: 10,631,880 yen
Number of backers reaches 132
Powerful humidification capacity of up to 1,600mL/h
Effective at reducing airborne viruses by 99.99%
Suitable for prefabricated Western-style rooms up to 44 tatami mats (approximately 74㎡)
September 2026: Average monthly rate for freelance engineers was 77.9万円. By occupation, the average rate for “machine learning engineers” rose sharply.
Portable coffee equipment brand NICOH to exhibit at SCAJ2026, with 4 days to handle and compare the actual products
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株式会社ユニテック will exhibit at SCAJ2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 17, 2026, showcasing actual products from its portable coffee equipment brand NICOH for visitors to compare and try.
New pay system starting in October: starting salaries raised to 300,000 yen, with base pay increases for existing employees to stabilize incomes
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三和建設株式会社 will revise its pay system in October 2026 to stabilize employee incomes, raising starting salaries for new graduates from the current 250,000 yen to 300,000 yen. It will also implement base pay increases for approximately 160 eligible existing employees.
Japan’s No. 1 ramen magazine by actual sales※ The latest ramen guide to finding Tochigi’s “must-try bowl,” Ramen Walker Tochigi 2027, goes on sale October 13
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株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 will release the latest Tochigi edition of its ramen magazine, Ramen Walker Tochigi 2027, on October 13, 2026. It will feature 19 new restaurants, Grand Prix winners, a Sano gyoza map and more, introducing over 181 bowls from across the prefecture.
ゼントロン launches physical AI platform NEXUS｜OT-IT hub enables cost reductions of up to 80%
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ゼントロン株式会社 has launched NEXUS, a physical AI data platform that collects and structures equipment data from manufacturing and logistics sites and connects it to AI training and digital twins. By connecting OT and IT, it enables cost reductions of up to 80% in development and operations and company-wide optimization.
Higgledy Piggledy opens in Shibuya. Its name means “a jumble,” and the standing bar offers freewheeling food, wine and shochu unconstrained by cuisine categories
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株式会社PEOPLE TASTE opened Higgledy Piggledy, a standing bar in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, on September 26, 2026. It serves food unconstrained by cuisine categories, along with wine and shochu, offering approximately 200 types of shochu and 15–20 wines.
Facts
Opened the standing bar Higgledy Piggledy in Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, on September 26, 2026
“We want you to say, ‘Let’s start with an assorted appetizer platter’” (1,300 yen / per person)
7 special dishes that cross culinary boundaries, served on one plate
“Sweet-and-sour pork with Kyoho grapes, green pepper and mint” (1,200 yen)
“Pork and bamboo charcoal terrine” (1,200 yen)
“French toast to finish” (1,500 yen)
15–20 wines by the glass at all times, carefully selected from around the world
Approximately 200 varieties, mainly from distilleries the team has visited
AI tourism guide engine KATARIBE to exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
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株式会社G1 company exhibited its AI tourism guide engine KATARIBE at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight on September 24 and 25, 2026, attracting strong interest from approximately 200 visitors. The engine is being tested in collaboration with the 新上五島町観光物産協会, with plans to expand partnerships with local governments and tourism associations.
AWOL Valerion to offer discounts of up to 42% during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale. Projectors and bundles with screens available at special prices!
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AWOL Vision will hold its “Autumn Prime Day” sale from October 13 to 19 in conjunction with the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale, offering projectors and screen bundles at up to 42% off.
株式会社 優食 relaunches its official online store, introducing its own loyalty points, “Tokapo,” and the “Tofukan Tsushin” newsletter
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On October 13, 2026, 株式会社優食 relaunched its official online store and introduced its own loyalty points, “Tokapo,” and the “Tofukan Tsushin” newsletter.
Shimane Legal DX: Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI, to exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 This is RICOH in Iwami,” hosted by Ricoh Japan
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 This is RICOH in Iwami,” hosted by Ricoh Japan, and introduce Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI.
Over ６５万 copies sold across the series! The latest novel, comics, drama CD and merchandise for “The Discarded Duchess Seems to Want a Peaceful Life” all go on sale today, 10/10!!
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株式会社TOブックス released the latest novel volume, the 3rd comic volume, a drama CD and merchandise for “The Discarded Duchess Seems to Want a Peaceful Life,” which has sold over 65万 copies across the series, all on October 10.
—The results of 20 years of research focusing on changes inside the hair— Hard-to-manage frizzy hair has uneven flexibility! Sunflower butter softens roughness for more manageable hair
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クラシエ株式会社 plans to use sunflower butter to improve uneven flexibility in frizzy hair caused by changes in hair texture from the late 30s onward, and apply the findings to hair care products slated for launch in spring 2027.
大阪府和泉市 promotes the digitization of invoices and streamlines accounting operations by adopting the BtoB Platform Invoice system
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株式会社インフォマート announced that 大阪府和泉市 adopted the BtoB Platform Invoice system in January 2026, aiming to digitize approximately 25,000 paper invoices annually, streamline accounting operations and advance digital transformation.
Facts
Adopted starting in January 2026
Approximately 25,000 per year
Original1日平均100通
It had been taking 10–15 minutes
Original1件につき約1分短縮
Original1件につき2分ほどかかっていた
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Around 150 major business partners
More than 1.3 million companies were using the service as of the end of September 2026.
Total annual transaction value exceeds ¥71 trillion
Analysis of AI consultation logs from more than 10,000 job seekers shows sharp September increase in inquiries about 12 companies, including 第一生命, Umios and 日本食研 — Growing interest in fall and winter internships and early recruitment【AI Job Search Consultation Report: September 2026】
Where food meets architecture, a journey begins: AUBERGE MONONOBA launches at an inn with just 2 rooms in Aki, Kochi
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HOTEL MONONOBA, an inn with just 2 rooms in Aki, Kochi Prefecture, has launched AUBERGE MONONOBA, a program combining a chef and a stay. The first event will welcome Tokyo’s Koenji sushi restaurant シャン寿司 and take place on October 31 and November 1, 2026.
【Ragnarok Online】Expansion update “Chapter 1: Song of the World Tree ~Overture~” confirmed!
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The Ragnarok Online expansion update “Chapter 1: Song of the World Tree ~Overture~” will be implemented on October 20, 2026, bringing new dungeons and equipment.
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Oct. 20, 2026
1,500 yen [tax included] / 30 days
23rd anniversary
Companies mentioned：ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Gravity Co., Ltd.、studio DTDS、GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Yukuhashi City promotes itself in Nihonbashi, Tokyo! “2nd Do You Know Yukuhashi Fair” to be held — Copy
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Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will hold the “2nd Do You Know Yukuhashi Fair” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on October 14, 2026, featuring sales of local specialties and tastings and giveaways of “寝かせ玄米®ごはん,” a jointly developed product with 株式会社結わえる.
Official launch of FLaIR, a centralized project management platform
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株式会社アクティブリテック officially launched FLaIR, a cloud service for centrally managing project progress, work hours, profits and other data, in October 2026. It consolidates information scattered across multiple systems and Excel files to support decision-making by both frontline teams and management. The service is available starting at ¥48,000 per month, and a free campaign for its Gantt chart feature is currently underway.
〈Grant recipients sought〉Applications open for the 4th Children’s Wellbeing Fund (Oct. 13–Nov. 16, 2026)
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公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団 has opened applications for the 4th Children’s Wellbeing Fund, which supports children from infants through elementary school age living in financial hardship. The application period runs from October 13 to November 16, 2026.
Smartphone City Hall online seminar to be held Wednesday, November 18. The theme: “Moving facility reservations entirely from the existing system to 日立市’s official LINE account: a reservation system for 24 facilities and 97 rooms and venues built by city staff”; 日立市 to speak
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株式会社Bot Express will hold a Smartphone City Hall online seminar on November 18, where staff from 日立市’s Digital Promotion Division will discuss the transition and operation of a public facility reservation system they built.
A Korean winter classic: Enjoy a Korean getaway by the sea in Incheon! Spend a weekend enjoying the winter sea, Korean-style grilled shellfish and a warm spa at パラダイスシティ
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パラダイスシティ, operated by 株式会社パラダイスセガサミー, will hold PARADISE SUPER WEEK from October 12 to 21, 2026, selling accommodation packages with special benefits and day passes exclusively through its official website.
Removes stains and discoloration from copper products in just 10 seconds! Case study of the メカリンスCu-940 now available
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Nihon Meka Chemical published a case study on the use of “Mekalins Cu-940,” an oxide-film remover for copper and brass. At Y社, stains were not adequately removed even after a 15-minute immersion in another company’s acidic cleaner. Using “Mekalins Cu-940” removed stains and discoloration in just 10 seconds, achieving a lustrous finish.
Balance greenhouse gas emissions and removals by 2050
Toward achieving the 2030 emissions reduction target
Since 2020, opened satellite offices at 5 locations nationwide under the name “ICT KŌBŌ®”
Opened satellite offices at 5 locations nationwide under the name “ICT KŌBŌ®”
Including obtaining certification for blue carbon credits from mozuku seaweed in 2025
Project No. P461
It is said to account for about 40% of Japan’s total methane emissions
By extending it by 7 days beyond the usual period
Project No. P462
On Monday, April 20, 2020, ICT KŌBŌ® IIZUNA opened inside Iizuna Connect EAST, a facility housed in a former elementary school in Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture
In October 2022, TOPPAN and Iizuna Town concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional community revitalization
Going forward, it aims to generate 280t-CO2 in J-Credits by 2030
StudioStark, focused on creative work for startups, wins contract to plan, direct and operate “AWAODORI TECH 2026,” a startup conference led by 徳島県
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株式会社StudioStark has been contracted to plan, direct and operate “AWAODORI TECH 2026,” a startup conference led by 徳島県. The event will be held at ASTY Tokushima from November 12 to 14, 2026. A press conference was held on September 24, and entries opened for the pitch contest and other events.
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Original2026年11月12日（木）から14日（土）の3日間
At the 徳島県 Government Office on Thursday, September 24, 2026
First-round document screening entry deadline: by 23:59 on Friday, October 16, 2026
有限会社仲商店 selected for “Chosen Companies: Kansai 100,” a feature on outstanding companies in Kansai. Spotlight on the 4th-generation head of a long-established business making recycling accessible and engaging, in its 99th year since founding and based in Kobe and Osaka
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有限会社仲商店, a recycling company founded 99 years ago, has been selected for “Chosen Companies: Kansai 100,” a feature on outstanding companies in Kansai. 株式会社ラフリエ, which runs the feature, will spotlight the company’s management philosophy and initiatives in September 2026. The company operates out of Kobe and Osaka.
株式会社Stack implements LEEEP UGC features in “Appify - モバイルアプリ” as the third service collaboration with 株式会社REGALI
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株式会社Stack announced that, as the third collaboration with 株式会社REGALI, it has added LEEEP’s UGC features to Appify, a service for building mobile apps for Shopify.
Originalミシャ×メイクアップアーティスト共同開発 ミシャ M プロ ブレンディング コンシーラー パレット新発売
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Korean cosmetics brand MISSHA（ミシャ） will launch the 5-shade concealer palette “ミシャ M プロ ブレンディング コンシーラー パレット” in November 2026, co-developed with a Japanese makeup artist to address the skin concerns of Japanese consumers.
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Price: 2,970 yen (including tax)
2,700 yen (excluding tax)
Qoo10 early release on Sunday, November 1, 2026
Nationwide launch on Monday, November 16
5-shade concealer developed with professional insight
ペンバートン opens Tokyo office and expands team to meet growing demand among domestic investors for European private credit
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European private credit manager ペンバートンアセットマネジメント has opened a Tokyo office and strengthened its team for domestic investors to expand its presence in Japan and other Asian markets.
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US$34 billion in assets under management
Estimated to nearly double to more than €800 billion
By 2030
Companies mentioned：Pemberton Capital Advisors LLP、ペンバートン、ペンバートンアセットマネジメント、Preqin
Global travel app スカイスキャナー reveals the next destinations set to take off, based on tens of thousands of searches! “10 travel destinations predicted to trend in 2027”
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Skyscanner Japan has released “10 travel destinations predicted to trend in 2027,” based on its analysis of proprietary search data. Japanese travelers’ interests are shifting toward destinations that combine ease of access with new discoveries. The list includes South Korean cities such as Ulsan and Busan, as well as beach resorts such as Caticlan and Phu Quoc.
“KOBE the CRAFT 2026” to be held at Kobe Agri Park
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TisTa株式会社 and ME Resort Tajima will hold “KOBE the CRAFT 2026” at Kobe Agri Park on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The fusion-style festival brings together makers and visitors for wine, olives, barbecue, whisky and more. It will connect downtown areas with the countryside through a new direct bus service to Sannomiya and a stall at the KOBE Gourmet Collection.
Showcase provides “ProTech ID Checker” for identity verification in 株式会社トレミール’s mobile device rental service
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株式会社ショーケース has introduced “ProTech ID Checker” for identity verification in 株式会社トレミール’s mobile device rental service “TRE MOBILE RENTAL.” The reasons for its adoption included the ability to comply with amendments to the Act on Prevention of Unauthorized Use of Mobile Phones and to easily integrate it into the existing website.
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Securities code: 3909
Adopted by more than 480 companies in total (as of October 2026)
[Held in Nagano Prefecture] An experiential event for the “latest pharmacy,” designed to improve operational efficiency, will be held from Nov. 16 (Mon.) to Nov. 20 (Fri.)!
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株式会社ソラミチシステム will co-host an experiential event for the “latest pharmacy” in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, from Nov. 16 to 20 with 5 companies that provide DX services for pharmacies. The event will feature demonstrations of improved operational efficiency using AI and DX, as well as individual consultations. More than 1,360 corporations have taken part to date.
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More than 1,360 corporations
All 47 prefectures nationwide
The pharmacy pharmacist maldistribution index is 0.95.
The regional pharmacist distribution index is 0.88
3 embryologists from 神奈川レディースクリニック to present research findings at the “29th 日本IVF学会 Academic Meeting”
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3 embryologists from 神奈川レディースクリニック, which receives management support from SBCメディカルグループホールディングス, presented research findings at the “29th 日本IVF学会 Academic Meeting.”
GMO Flatt Security releases white paper, “The State of AI-Powered Security Assessments and Penetration Testing v2026.10”
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GMO Flatt Security株式会社 released the white paper “The State of AI-Powered Security Assessments and Penetration Testing v2026.10” on Oct. 13, 2026. Based on the company’s proprietary evaluation experiments and operational data from its domestically developed security AI agent “Takumi byGMO,” it outlines requirements and methodologies for defenders to adopt and operate AI.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, we released the white paper “The State of AI-Powered Security Assessments and Penetration Testing v2026.10,” presenting the results of evaluation experiments on AI-powered security assessments and penetration testing, as well as measures defenders should take.
The report describes a model that, under certain conditions, successfully carried out an attack exploiting a vulnerability in the Firefox 147 web browser with a 98.0% success rate
“Takumi” conducted 593 AI-powered assessments between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2026
By Sept. 30, 8,635 vulnerabilities had been recorded
71.8% of these vulnerabilities involved business logic or deficiencies in authentication and authorization
Capital: 5 billion yen
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, securities code: 9449
Execore Partner to fully roll out the “non-person-dependent back-office OS” built with Internnect AI to companies outside the group
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株式会社Execore Partner will fully roll out the “non-person-dependent back-office OS,” built in collaboration with Internnect AI, to companies outside the group.
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Since its establishment in November 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社Execore Partner、Internnect AI株式会社、インターネクトグループ、株式会社Synk Port
Creator festival “NコレKYOTO 2026” to host an event featuring Japan’s first “JPYC real-time payments”
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株式会社COLOR3 announced that it will introduce Japan’s first real-time payments using JPYC at the creator festival “NコレKYOTO 2026,” to be held in Kyoto on Oct. 24, 2026.
“Bed Showcase,” a bed fair underway since Saturday, Oct. 3, at Hamada Furniture, which has the largest exhibition space in Kagawa Prefecture, is proving a hit
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Hamada Furniture, which has the largest exhibition space in Kagawa Prefecture, is seeing strong interest in its bed fair “Bed Showcase,” running since Oct. 3. The fair features AI-equipped electric beds and products from its own brand, “notBLANK.”
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A total of 140 beds
The prefecture’s largest display, with more than 30 units
Making forest experiences “visible” as corporate ESG activities. Launch of a pilot for a new corporate training model in Tamba-Sasayama.
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一般社団法人丹波森林LSC will hold the first monitor session for a forest-based corporate training program in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture. The event is organized by パナソニック エコリレージャパン, with cooperation from 株式会社ミドリカフェ and Healthier Life. Its theme is “Forest Experiences × Health × Ways of Working,” and it aims to make ESG activities measurable.
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Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
13:00
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
11:30
Approximately 10–15 people
26,000 yen per person
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人丹波森林LSC、パナソニック エコリレージャパン、株式会社ミドリカフェ、Healthier Life
3 new bath oil products from Lenis Folia（レニスフォリア）, a professional brand that delivers the power of plants and aromatherapy under the theme “A body returning to nature”
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株式会社BEAUTE will launch 3 bath oil products centered on the aromas of plants and aromatherapy from its professional brand Lenis Folia on Oct. 13, 2026.
Shopify app “AL CustomerMetaSync (MetaSync)” integrates with macaronwork’s “Smart Shipping Address Validation” to prevent address entry errors during account registration
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株式会社Alquimista announced that its Shopify app “AL CustomerMetaSync (MetaSync)” has integrated with macaronwork合同会社’s “Smart Shipping Address Validation,” adding a feature that detects and corrects address entry errors during account registration.