Japan Femtech Association to exhibit for the first time at “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon EXPO 2026”! Bone density measurements, hands-on experiences with the latest femtech products, and free Level 3 certification exam (Femrun edition)
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一般社団法人日本フェムテック協会 will exhibit for the first time at “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon EXPO 2026,” taking place at MUFG Stadium on October 16 and 17, 2026. The association will offer bone density measurements, hands-on experiences with femtech products and a free certification exam.
Online event from 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24! Rising interest rates and construction costs… “New-Build RC Investment in Tokyo’s 23 Wards” for success in a period of major change
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free webinar on new-build RC investment in Tokyo’s 23 wards on October 24, 2026, featuring Riku Nakanishi of 株式会社ひなご as the speaker.
Age and background don’t matter! Welcoming 5 new employees in October and holding an induction ceremony!
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株式会社ペーパー・シャワーズ held an induction ceremony on October 1, 2026, in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, welcoming 5 new employees. The president outlined a vision to develop the flyer-distribution business into “health infrastructure that supports the community.” Activities to deepen bonds among the new employees included games with existing employees and gifts of tickets to sporting events.
Judges confirmed for the 3rd Japan-wide Local Frozen Food Awards 2027: 4 judges. 講談社BECK joins as a partner media outlet.
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一般社団法人未来の食卓 announced 4 new judges for the “3rd Japan Nationwide! Local Frozen Food Awards 2027” and partner media outlet “おとなの週末” (講談社BECK), and also revealed its participation in a project by 農林水産省.
Facts
A total of 187 local frozen food products have been submitted
SmartSate, a rent appraisal system, to exhibit and hold a seminar at the “Comprehensive Exhibition of Housing, Architecture and Real Estate BREX Kansai” | Taking place Oct. 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.)
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スマサテ株式会社, which provides the SmartSate rent appraisal system, will exhibit at the “Comprehensive Exhibition of Housing, Architecture and Real Estate BREX Kansai,” taking place on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026, and will also speak at a seminar.
Facts
Used by more than 5,400 companies
Used by 8 of the companies in the TOP 10 property management rankings
Taking place on Oct. 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.), 2026
Sapporo Television launches reliable, attentive home-clearing services in Hokkaido! STV Senior Support’s decluttering service is popular
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札幌テレビ放送株式会社 launched its “Home Decluttering Service” in October through STVシニアサポート. It provides reliable, attentive decluttering and end-of-life planning support for Hokkaido residents, and has also published an official end-of-life planning guidebook for Sapporo.
Facts
In addition, we launched our “Home Decluttering Service” in October
Call our reception line at 011-241-1180
Weekdays, 9:30–17:30
This video shows the decluttering of a very large 5LDK home!
Basic fee for 1LDK: 101,200 yen
Basic fee for 2LDK: 126,500 yen
Basic fee for 3LDK: 189,750 yen
Basic fee for 4LDK: 253,000 yen
Basic fee for 5LDK: 379,500 yen
Kitchen and 1 room organization and storage. The price will be determined after an online assessment. Estimated duration: 3 hours. From 44,000 yen
Original追加スタッフ１名 25,000円～
Additional fee (30 minutes): 8,000 yen
It has now become a hit, with sales exceeding 10,000 copies
The Senior Support Division was established in April 2026 to contribute to the community through end-of-life planning services
A company with 3 new graduate hires secures 11 offer acceptances in 5 months. Don’t give up on hiring new graduates just because you’re in a regional area! We’ll reveal a real-world case study. [Online event on 10/28]
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株式会社あつまる will hold a free online seminar presenting a case study of a Niigata Prefecture company that revamped its new graduate hiring strategy and secured 11 offer acceptances in 5 months.
山形市 is running the 2nd Farmer Support Project through a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign to address the aging farming population and lack of successors, and to sustain agriculture, including cherry production, into the future. The funds will support new farmers and the operation of training farms.
The first smartphone app for “ちいかわ,” “ちいかわぽけっと,” to launch its 4th official merchandise collection on Oct. 24, 2026!!
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株式会社アプリボット will release the 4th official merchandise collection for “ちいかわぽけっと,” the first smartphone app for “ちいかわ,” on Oct. 24, 2026, and hold pop-up stores in 5 locations nationwide: Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai, Fukuoka and Nagoya.
[Saitama Prefecture, Tsurugashima City] Doctor-mayor urges residents in a video to make cancer screening a personal priority
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埼玉県鶴ヶ島市 will run an awareness video as a YouTube ad for local audiences from Oct. 7 to 30, aiming to encourage people to get cancer screenings. The mayor, who is a doctor, appears alongside the city character “つるゴン” to stress the importance of early detection.
Carrying on Yamaha’s tradition of high-quality sound technology and design philosophy. An entry-level model for enjoying the world of HiFi audio with ease: Yamaha HiFi Stereo Receiver “R200A”
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ヤマハ株式会社 will launch the entry-level “R200A,” drawing on more than 70 years of HiFi audio history. It features a power amplifier with a rated output of 80W×2, as well as Bluetooth, a wide FM/AM tuner and phono input. The suggested retail price is 55,000 yen (before tax).
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] 8.68-inch rugged tablet “AGM PAD P3 Compact” on sale from 35,879 yen! Limited-time sale through Oct. 19
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AGM Mobile will sell the 8.68-inch rugged tablet “AGM PAD P3 Compact” at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival (Oct. 13–19). The standard model costs ¥35,879, while the model with a detachable stand costs ¥39,880. It features IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance and runs Android 16.
Participating in “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026”: Citizen for time, Yamaha for sound. Two companies’ designers unveil their joint research for the first time. Citizen × Yamaha design exhibition “FIND RHYTHM” to be held
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ヤマハ株式会社 and シチズン時計株式会社 will hold “FIND RHYTHM,” a design exhibition showcasing prototypes from joint research by the companies’ in-house designers at “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026,” running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8.
Facts
Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 8
We have promoted exchanges across different industries since 2024
A place for “learning and connection” created together by the community and students: The 17th Kyōiku Festival, “Let’s go find the seeds of excitement!” to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25!
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學校法人國學院大學人間開發學部 will hold the 17th 共育フェスティバル at the たまプラーザキャンパス on Oct. 25, 2026. This year, the ticket distribution system has been discontinued, and all activities are free to attend. Around 200 students will plan and run the event, offering 16 hands-on programs.
タグ・ホイヤー unveils timepiece celebrating 10th anniversary of partnership with オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング
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タグ・ホイヤー has unveiled the “タグ・ホイヤー フォーミュラ1 ソーラーグラフ × オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング” to mark the 10th anniversary of its partnership with オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング. It features a 38mm case and a Solargraph movement, and will go on sale in October 2026 for ¥324,500.
Facts
A 38 mm silhouette
After just 1 minute in direct sunlight
It continues running for up to about 10 months
With just 10 seconds of exposure to light
The rechargeable battery has an astonishing lifespan of about 15 years
Korean women’s golf apparel brand “FairLiar” officially sponsors breast cancer awareness charity golf tournament for 2 consecutive years
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FairLiar, a Korean women’s golf apparel brand, officially sponsored the “2026 Motiva Pink Ribbon Pro-Am Festa,” a breast cancer awareness charity golf tournament held on Sept. 28, 2026, for the 2nd consecutive year.
Celebrating 500 years since the discovery of Iwami Ginzan and 20 years since its World Heritage inscription! Special day trip drive from Iwami Ginzan to Izumo Taisha now on sale
Indoor golf search site “INGOL” and personal gym search site “GYM NAVI” now among Japan’s largest by number of listings*
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Indoor golf search site “INGOL” and personal gym comparison site “GYM NAVI,” operated by 合同会社XTV, now have among the largest numbers of listings in Japan following their October 2026 revamp. Both sites will make a limited number of new listing slots available to businesses starting in November 2026.
Facts
About 2,500 facilities nationwide
1,258 stations
More than 3,300 locations nationwide
226 new facilities added
Price estimates shown for more than 2,000 locations
New concept combining lamb and sake, “炭羊 Lamb & Sake,” opens in Yaesu
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ESNAL株式会社 opened “炭羊 Lamb & Sake (Sumihitsuji),” a new concept centered on lamb and sake, on Sept. 10, 2026, on the 2nd floor of TOFROM YAESU, a mixed-use commercial complex directly connected to Tokyo Station.
AI meeting minutes tool “YOMEL” integrates with “Box,” enabling automatic saving of minutes data to Box
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株式会社PKSHA Infinity began integrating its AI meeting minutes creation tool “YOMEL” with the intelligent content management platform “Box” on Oct. 13, 2026, enabling meeting minutes data to be saved automatically.
Facts
More than 2,000 companies to date
Available from October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Original会議後すぐに約9割の議事録が完成します
More than 2,000 companies have adopted the service
<Paseos Heat> <Ginger Power> men’s packaged underwear arrives at ファッションプラザ[パシオス]!
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株式会社田原屋 is selling men’s underwear containing natural ginger ingredients, “<Paseos Heat> <Ginger Power>,” at ファッションプラザ[パシオス]. The “Soft Stretch Heat” series will also go on sale starting Oct. 14.
Test drives available! Jimny customization specialist “ジムニーラバーズ” to hold custom event with installation labor up to 50% off
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The Jimny specialist shop “ジムニーラバーズ,” operated by 株式会社ラスター, will hold a custom event for 2 days only, on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. The event will feature custom parts at outlet prices, up to 50% off installation labor, custom consultation services, and test drives of customized vehicles.
エルメ updates its management dashboard, including a ban on duplicate registration of management names
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On September 30, 2026, 株式会社ミショナ updated the L Message admin panel, prohibiting duplicate entries for the “management name” of tags and rich menus, and added a caution regarding placing friend-add URLs on Instagram.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
150,000 cases
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミショナ、LINE Official Account Manager
“Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo” (Oakwood Premier Yaesu Core Tokyo) scheduled to open in 2029
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Mitsui Fudosan and Ascott have agreed that “Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo,” a hotel and serviced residence scheduled to open in 2029, will be located within the “YAESU CORE” redevelopment project in front of Tokyo Station.
Facts
Scheduled to open in 2029
Approximately 190 m above ground
40 floors with views of central Tokyo
184 guest rooms in total
4 types, ranging from approximately 30㎡ to approximately 170㎡
“Explosive growth” Action RPG Stupid Never Dies: New video showcases the game in 90 seconds!
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株式会社セガ has released a 90-second introductory video for the action RPG Stupid Never Dies, scheduled for release on October 22, 2026. GPTRACK50 is developing the game, with Sega handling sales.
グラフィソフト announces 2026 product portfolio centered on Archicad
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グラフィソフト has announced its 2026 product portfolio centered on Archicad, and will advance enhancements to AI features and expand its subscription plans. It will also hold the online event “IGNITE JAPAN 2026” on October 15.
Helping household budgets! Sugino Machine distributes “Sugino Rice (Sugino Mai)” to employees for the first time
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To mark its 90th anniversary and support employees and local farmers amid rising prices, 株式会社スギノマシン distributed the branded rice “Fufufu,” grown by farmers in Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture, to all of its approximately 1,470 employees.
issue+design, behind the series Walking Through the World of Dementia, which has sold 300,000 copies in total, launches its second project, “Space Brain: People with Developmental Disabilities Opening Up the Future.” Series to begin in October in Forbes JAPAN
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The nonprofit organization issue+design is launching “Space Brain: People with Developmental Disabilities Opening Up the Future,” its second project following Walking Through the World of Dementia, which has sold more than 300,000 copies in total. The series will begin in Forbes JAPAN in October 2026.
Facts
300,000 copies sold across the book series
8.8% show significant difficulties in learning or behavior
Starting October 13, 2026
Project launch event: November 7, 2026
Interviews with 100 people themselves
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人イシュープラスデザイン、issue+design、Forbes JAPAN、日本財団、文部科学省、NHK Eテレ、株式会社博報堂、慶應義塾大学大学院、東京科学大学大学院、多摩美術大学デザイン学部、一橋大学社会学部、東京工業大学大学院、東京大学先端科学技術研究センター、HASUNA、金七商店、五常・アンド・カンパニー、公益財団法人Well-being for Planet Earth
First in Tokyo! Experience childcare work at a public nursery as a “paid volunteer”! Supporting aspiring returnees to childcare with a “small first step.” New workplace experience program launches
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Hino City and エンパワー・サポート株式会社 will launch a childcare workplace experience program on October 13, Reiwa 8, to support qualified childcare workers who are not currently working in returning to the profession. It is Tokyo’s first paid volunteer experience program at a public nursery, offering 2,700 yen per session.
Facts
9 nurseries in total
Original１人5回まで
Original１回あたり2,700円
827 respondents
297 qualified childcare workers not currently in the profession
Audible announces results of global survey on listening habits for audio content
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Audible announced the results of a global survey conducted by NielsenIQ of about 18,000 people in 11 countries. The findings showed that listening to audio content had increased over the past 12 months, and that it had become an established alternative to screen entertainment and a way to relax. In Japan, positive attitudes toward AI narration were the highest among the 11 countries, reaching 66%.
Facts
34% said they had listened to more audio content over the past 12 months than in the previous year
51% said listening to audio content had enabled them to consciously replace screen-based entertainment
Among audiobook listeners in Japan, 68% said they had listened to audiobooks of works they had already read in print or as e-books
62% said they had later read in print or as e-books works they had listened to as audiobooks
66% are open to listening to or trying content narrated by AI
Audio content listeners in the 11 countries surveyed worldwide
フォルクスワーゲン unveiled the new electric vehicle ID. Tiguan worldwide, with its launch planned for early 2027. The electric version of the Tiguan brand, which has sold more than 950,000 units to date, will succeed the ID. 4 and ID. 5. Its features include a maximum output of 220kW, a range of up to 600km and a towing capacity of up to 2.0 tons. It also incorporates new technologies such as a passenger display and a Retro display.
Airbnb Japan and mui Lab launch a pilot project in Kyoto to monitor noise using Minut, testing a system to prevent problems before they arise and support accommodation that coexists with the local community
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Airbnb Japan and mui Lab have launched a pilot project in Kyoto targeting listings without a host on site. Using the Minut IoT noise sensor, they will test a system to prevent problems before they arise and promote coexistence with the local community.
Facts
For 1 year from the start of equipment installation at each property
“Homecoming Support Ticket” service to launch on October 13, making trips home more reassuring and comfortable
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株式会社Visual Innovation will launch the “Homecoming Support Ticket” on October 13, 2026, for pregnant people and families with children up to 3 years old. The service offers options such as private Shinkansen Green Car charters and shared private jet rides to reduce the burden of travel and provide a comfortable experience.
4 female Girls Keirin and auto racing athletes and former ozeki Tochinoshin gather at Obihiro Racecourse for “Girls DAY 2026”!
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オッズ・パーク株式会社 held “Girls DAY 2026,” a collaborative event featuring ban’ei horse racing, Girls Keirin and auto racing, at Obihiro Racecourse on October 10, 2026. The event featured 4 female athletes and former ozeki Tochinoshin.
Forval signs partnership agreement with Hokkaido’s Tobetsu Town on “sustainable community development”
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株式会社フォーバル signed a partnership agreement with Tobetsu Town, Hokkaido, at the Regional Co-Creation Forum held on October 10, 2026, and announced a joint declaration.
Results announced for “Japan Cheese Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest cheese competitions; “Sakura” from 農事組合法人共働学舎新得農場 wins the grand prize
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Results have been announced for “Japan Cheese Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest cheese competitions, organized by NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会. “Sakura” from 農事組合法人共働学舎新得農場 won the grand prize, while a product from 森永乳業株式会社 took the top award in the processed cheese category.
GINORI 1735 unveils “FORTUNAE,” a new collection inspired by wishes for good fortune
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GINORI 1735 unveiled its new “FORTUNAE” collection on October 23, 2026. The porcelain pieces feature good-luck motifs inspired by the Game of the Goose. The brand is part of the ケリンググループ.
[アミュプラザ鹿児島] Major renovation of about 50 stores! First look at all stores in Phase 2 and 23 stores in Phase 3
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アミュプラザ鹿児島, operated by 株式会社JR鹿児島シティ, is undergoing a major renovation from April 2026 to March 2027, involving about 50 stores and approximately 6,000㎡ of floor space. As part of Phase 2, it has announced a total of 9 stores—3 new stores and 6 renovated stores—opening in November 2026. For Phase 3, it has given an advance announcement of 23 of the approximately 30 stores planned for spring 2027.
再会株式会社 and 株式会社LX DESIGN enter into business partnership
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再会株式会社 and 株式会社LX DESIGN will begin jointly offering school programs for high schools that combine the inquiry-based and career-learning program “Journey Design” with 複業先生®︎.
Facts
As of September 2026, it is at the “summary of deliberations (draft)” stage
With a track record of more than 20,000 lecture and class participants
Connecting schools with more than 3,000 複業先生 across Japan
To date, we have delivered more than 1,500 classes annually to more than 350 schools
Identify physical products from a database of around 1 million in as little as 1 second※ Launch of V5 of “GAZIRU.z,” tagless individual identification technology
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株式会社GAZIRU will launch V5, the latest version of “GAZIRU.z,” in October 2026. The technology uses fine patterns on product surfaces for tagless individual identification. V5 uses parallel distributed processing to match against databases of around 1 million items in as little as 1 second, and comes standard with an alignment feature that automatically corrects for differences in camera position and orientation.
ガイア国際センター marks its 20th anniversary and launches new organizational structure ahead of its 100th anniversary, embarking on new challenges
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株式会社ガイア国際センター marked its 20th anniversary on October 10, 2026, and is launching a new organizational structure, with 楠田壮史 succeeding to the representative position. It will also launch new businesses, including “志導塾,” focused on human resource development, and embark on new challenges ahead of its 100th anniversary.
Facts
20th anniversary of founding
Marked its 20th anniversary on October 10, 2026
Has entities in 4 countries
Does business with as many as 130 client companies
It started on October 10, 2006...
Provides Japanese-language education in 5 Asian countries
[PHILIPS tablets] Joining Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: all 4 PHILIPS Android tablet models up to 20% off from October 13 to 19
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All 4 PHILIPS-brand Android tablet models and 3 accessories will be sold at special prices on Amazon.co.jp during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days,” running from October 13 to 19, 2026.
Overseas clubs make their debut! All 12 teams confirmed for the “2nd Coppa FAGIANO U-13”; prestigious Belgian club KRCゲンク and South Korea’s 光州FC among overseas teams visiting Japan
キャムコムグループ to move headquarters to “Meiji Yasuda Shinjuku Building” in January 2027
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キャムコムグループ will relocate the headquarters of 15 group companies to “Meiji Yasuda Shinjuku Building” in January 2027, aiming to accelerate collaboration and promote innovation by bringing them together in one location.
Entries open for “QWS STARTUP AWARD 2027,” a pitch award supporting startups
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“SHIBUYA QWS,” a co-creation facility operated by 渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社, opened entries on October 13, 2026, for the pitch award “QWS STARTUP AWARD 2027,” to be held on March 9, 2027. The award is open to startups at the seed and pre-seed stages. The grand prize winner will receive 1 million yen in prize money and advertising space worth 2 million yen.
Facts
More than 490 startups and projects
56 companies
18 local governments
Total value of 2 million yen
Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
200,000 yen in activity support funding
Raised 15.6 billion yen
Companies mentioned：渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社、SHIBUYA QWS、QWS、ADDReC株式会社、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、東急株式会社、BIG Impact株式会社、三浦法律事務所、ヤマハ株式会社、株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、一般社団法人Generative AI Japan、東京地下鉄株式会社、株式会社電通ライブ、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社ロフトワーク、アルファドライブ、株式会社Ridilover、ULSコンサルティング株式会社、ウルシステムズ、株式会社コーチェット、株式会社cotree、株式会社コルク、講談社、モルガン・スタンレー証券、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、株式会社グローブエイト、Nstock株式会社、SmartHR、GRAND株式会社
日本バイオテック signs sponsorship agreement with Okinawa women’s soccer team “FC琉球さくら”
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株式会社日本バイオテック has signed an official sponsorship agreement with Okinawa women’s soccer team “FC琉球さくら.” The company will serve as title sponsor under the “海ん道” name at a Kyushu Women’s Soccer League Division 1 match on October 18, 2026.
Employee benefits app “カロリパークス” to exhibit at trade shows in Fukuoka and Osaka, offering app demos and consultations on the challenge of “low usage after implementation”
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株式会社びねつ will exhibit its employee benefits app “カロリパークス” at trade shows in Fukuoka and Osaka, offering demonstrations and individual consultations to help address challenges related to increasing post-launch usage and promoting health-focused management.
Launch of “Sumai Base,” a new-build version of the cross-functional business support system: visualizing marketing, sales and management end to end for management that does not rely on intuition and experience
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パナソニック ハウジングソリューションズ株式会社 will begin offering Sumai Base, a business support system for new home construction, to its franchise members, パナソニック ビルダーズグループ, on October 26, 2026.
株式会社パトライト expands lineup of barrier-free rotating warning lights
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株式会社パトライト will expand its lineup of barrier-free rotating warning lights from October 2026, featuring a “firefly flash” pattern designed with people with hearing impairments in mind.
“H4 Ebi Fry Set Meal,” a project offering cultural experiences to the next generation, to be provided free of charge at Chukyo University
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株式会社H4 and Sonoligo will run a project providing approximately 3,000 servings of the “H4 Ebi Fry Set Meal” free of charge to young people who live or study in Nagoya, at the Chukyo University cafeteria.
[Feature update] HIX AI adds dedicated “Optimize” and “Convert” entry points and new templates to its slide creation feature!
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INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. updated the slide creation feature of its AI agent, “HIX AI,” adding dedicated “Optimize” and “Convert” entry points and new templates.
株式会社White Crow received an investment from the “Osaka Regional Revitalization Fund,” established by 大阪信用金庫 and ABAKAM, to expand its drone show business and strengthen its operations.
Facts
Received investment on September 25, 2026
The fund’s third investment
The fund was established in April 2025
Since its establishment in June 2024
More than 15 events held
A track record of more than 30 events held
Izumisano (300 drones; approximately 60,000 spectators)
Fukuyama Castle (300 drones; approximately 16,000 spectators)
“Nankai Drone Fantasy Festival” in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture (300 drones)
The chocolatier Cacaotier Gokan, operated by 株式会社カカオティエゴカン, announced that reservations for its limited-quantity Advent calendar, “Cacaotier Advent,” will open on October 14, 2026.
株式会社スノーピーク will launch “Shibori Dyeing Down,” a down series featuring traditional Japanese shibori dyeing, for the 26 fall/winter apparel season, starting October 16. The collection includes 2 items, a jacket and a coat, and uses washable down with 750 fill power.
Generative AI supports HR “development planning.” GeneRoute法人1.0, which builds custom curricula from company manuals and training videos, launches; a free live demonstration will be held at 20:00 on Friday, 10/16
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株式会社やさしいビジネスラボ launched GeneRoute法人1.0, a service for businesses that uses generative AI to build custom curricula from their own manuals and training videos.
NEO FLAG. marks its 15th anniversary as the starting point for “the story of year 16.” Celebratory gathering held with approximately 100 partners
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株式会社NEO FLAG. held “NEO FLAG. 15th UTAGE-ENTITLE” to mark its 15th anniversary, inviting approximately 100 people from partner companies. More than a celebration, the event was positioned as the starting point for “the story of year 16” and was produced entirely in-house, from planning and hosting to catering, as an event built around a creative concept.
認定NPO法人AYA selected for the Fifth Stepping-Up Grant from the Mitene Foundation
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認定NPO法人AYA was selected for the Fifth Stepping-Up Grant from 一般財団法人みてね基金. It will receive a total grant of 10 million yen over 2 years to carry out a project to “build a foundation for nationwide expansion of inclusive experiences for children with illnesses or disabilities and their families.”
“You went out for a meal, but ended up winning an overseas trip!?” 一石三鳥グループ unveils a new app on October 13, with a chance to win an overseas trip worth 1 million yen!
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一石三鳥グループ, operated by 株式会社Human Qreate, will launch a LINE mini app on October 13, 2026, offering a special roulette game and reservations.
Citizen for time, Yamaha for sound. A joint study by designers from 2 companies unveiled for the first time at the Citizen × Yamaha design exhibition “FIND RHYTHM”
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Citizen Watch and Yamaha will unveil prototypes from a joint study by their in-house designers for the first time at the “FIND RHYTHM” design exhibition, taking place in Tokyo from October 30 to November 8.
Facts
Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 8
We have promoted exchanges across different industries since 2024
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
Companies mentioned：シチズン時計株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社、HOME/WORK VILLAGE、DESIGNART TOKYO 2026、株式会社HIROBA
SNOW FOX SKINCARE launches “Luminous Bright,” a radiance-care line featuring 3 products: night cream, serum, and sheet masks
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株式会社Apex Commerce will launch the “Luminous Bright” line from its skincare brand SNOW FOX SKINCARE, targeting rosacea-prone and sensitive skin, to address dullness and uneven skin tone. The line includes a night cream, serum, and sheet masks, and will go on sale October 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
¥11,880
40 mL
¥16,170
30mL
11,550 yen
5 sheets
2％
10％
10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Apex Commerce、SNOW FOX SKINCARE、REMEDY CAVE
株式会社LX DESIGN and 再会株式会社 enter business partnership
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株式会社LX DESIGN and 再会株式会社 have launched a business partnership using “Journey Design,” an inquiry- and career-learning program for high schools, and “複業先生®︎,” which connects schools with external talent. They will offer a joint program providing consistent support from inquiry-based learning through career guidance.
Facts
More than 3,000 複業先生 nationwide
More than 350 schools to date
More than 1,500 classes annually
A track record of reaching more than 20,000 participants through lectures and classes
Docusign Japan supports contract operations reform at Idemitsu Kosan; work begins toward company-wide deployment of Docusign IAM
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Docusign Japan announced that Idemitsu Kosan has begun efforts toward company-wide deployment of Docusign IAM, with Docusign Japan supporting contract operations reform.
Facts
From around January 2027
Several thousand legal consultations annually
More than 100,000 contract documents
To be held Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue.)
In more than 180 countries
With more than 1.9 million customers
More than 1 billion users
Companies mentioned：ドキュサイン・ジャパン株式会社、出光興産株式会社、Docusign、米国Docusign, Inc.
【MIRROR FIT. 】 “It works even when you slack off.” The 2nd installment of “saboness,” the “fitness you can slack off on,” is here! 5 new targeted programs addressing women’s concerns now available!
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ミラーフィット株式会社 has begun offering the 2nd installment of “saboness,” part of the “fitness you can slack off on” series from its smart mirror fitness service “MIRROR FIT.” It offers 5 programs focused on areas of concern for women, such as the stomach and upper arms, aiming to lower psychological barriers to exercise.
PATCH&PLAY selected for Hiroshima Prefecture’s “The Meet 2026”; aims to create a community space through clothing repairs in Fukutomi, Higashihiroshima
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“PATCH&PLAY,” operated by 株式会社STORY&Co., has been selected for Hiroshima Prefecture’s “The Meet 2026 Hiroshima Open Accelerator” and will hold “Fukutomi Repair Cafe, Connected by Mending” in Fukutomi-cho, Higashihiroshima, in November 2026.
AI knowledge tool “ナレカン” to exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week (Fall)
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株式会社Stock will exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week (Fall),” to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21–23, 2026, where it will introduce the features of its AI knowledge tool “ナレカン” and offer hands-on demonstrations.
応用技術 to exhibit at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair “JIMTOF2026”
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応用技術株式会社 will exhibit within Autodesk’s booth at “JIMTOF2026,” which opens at Tokyo Big Sight on Oct. 26, 2026. It will introduce solutions from its manufacturing DX brand “toDIM” and initiatives with its partner company 株式会社モノミラ.
【e.m.】 New releases and limited-edition items to arrive from November in celebration of the 30th anniversary. Pre-release sales will also be held at an October event.
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イー・エム・デザイン株式会社, operator of the jewelry brand 【e.m.】, will release new and limited-edition collections at its directly operated stores nationwide from Nov. 1 to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary. They will be available in advance at an event held at Laforet Museum Harajuku from Oct. 21.
Flexible support for everything from small offices to large government buildings: number guidance system “Turn NAVI” receives a complete renewal
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表示灯株式会社 has completely renewed “Turn NAVI,” a number guidance system used at municipal service counters across Japan. With revamped screen design and systems, its high customizability and ease of use will help create a more comfortable environment for visitors and promote DX and greater efficiency in municipal counter services.
As price increases continue, PLST is making popular fall and winter items more affordable. Quality and functionality remain unchanged, and the winter staple “Warm Reserve Series” will also be offered at new prices.
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The ファーストリテイリング Group brand “PLST” announced that it will offer some popular fall and winter items, as well as some pieces from its winter staple “Warm Reserve Series,” at new prices. In particular, the Stick Pants, now in their 11th year on the market, have been reduced to 9,990 yen and given a refreshed silhouette.
mui Lab and Airbnb Japan launch a pilot of noise monitoring using “Minut” in Kyoto. The trial will test a system to prevent problems before they occur and explore a model for lodging that coexists with the local community
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mui Lab株式会社 and Airbnb Japan have launched a pilot in Kyoto using “Minut” noise sensors at listings without on-site hosts. They will test a model for lodging that coexists with the local community and prevents problems before they occur.
XAION DATA and Offers to co-host webinar on “Building an HR data foundation for the AI era”
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株式会社XAION DATA and 株式会社overflow, operator of the engineer recruitment platform “Offers,” will co-host a webinar on Oct. 15 to explain how to build an HR data foundation in the AI era.
Facts
Live-streamed on Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu.)
An archived version will be available on Oct. 19 (Mon.)
Proprietary data collection and structuring technology (Patent No. 7116940)
Special sponsorship confirmed for the 13th consecutive year for “NPB AWARDS 2026 supported by Lipovitan D”
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Taisho Pharmaceutical has decided to sponsor “NPB AWARDS 2026,” the annual professional baseball awards ceremony to be held by NPB on Nov. 25, 2026. This marks the 13th consecutive year of its sponsorship, which began in 2014.
More than half say they are not taking steps to prevent career stagnation among employees raising children; 60% feel that managers respond differently
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According to a survey by 株式会社月刊総務, more than half of respondents said that steps were not being taken to prevent career stagnation among employees raising children, while 60% felt that managers respond differently.
Okinawa residents only! Half-price admission campaign launches at 2 locations in Okinawa Prefecture on Tuesday, Oct. 13!
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株式会社MOFF will run a half-price admission campaign exclusively for Okinawa residents at its 2 locations in Okinawa Prefecture (Cat Café MOFF イーアス沖縄豊崎店 / Cat Café MOFF 沖縄国際通り店) from Oct. 13 to Nov. 30, 2026.
Notice: “AI Storm to Host ‘Work AI Cannot Replace, for the Future’ on Oct. 22, Featuring Batonz Listed Company’s Yuichi Kanze”
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AIストーム株式会社 will hold a special lecture event on Oct. 22, 2026, on the theme “Work AI Cannot Replace, for the Future,” featuring Yuichi Kanze of listed company Batonz as a speaker.
Roborock to exhibit at Amazon’s “Overseas High-Tech Appliances Festival”
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Roborock will exhibit at Amazon’s “Overseas High-Tech Appliances Festival,” taking place at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026, where visitors can see and try 6 of its latest products.
Facts
A total of 6 products
Original2026年10月16日（金）から18日（日）まで
More than 170 countries and regions
More than 22 million households
Companies mentioned：Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.、Roborock、Amazon、IDC、Amazon.com, Inc.
Generative AI chatbot “DS Chatbot” installed on the official website for Nagasaki Prefecture’s major event “Lovefes 2026”
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株式会社ディーエスブランド has installed its generative AI chatbot “DS Chatbot” on the official website for “Lovefes 2026,” a major event held in Nagasaki Prefecture.
In response to popular demand, sales locations expanded: “Purin Prince” × “クレープとエスプレッソと” collaboration crepe goes on sale at 10 locations nationwide from Wednesday, Oct. 14!
Are you leaving foreign-language reviews unanswered? Turn the unfiltered voices of international visitors into an asset for attracting customers — free guide to handling foreign-language reviews released for retail and service businesses
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イクシアス株式会社 has released a free guide to handling reviews from international visitors. With the number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 estimated at a record 42.68 million, foreign-language reviews can become an asset for attracting customers, but low ratings also risk being factored into star ratings. The guide explains the importance of appropriate replies and establishing a systematic process.
“Kairos3,” an integrated MA and SFA tool, helps achieve sales targets and improve marketing results
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カイロスマーケティング株式会社 has updated the features of “Kairos3,” an integrated MA and SFA tool. The main updates include expanded sales target metrics, broader data integration with external systems, and automated periodic synchronization with Salesforce.
Facts
Monday, October 12, 2026
Established: September 2012
Companies mentioned：カイロスマーケティング株式会社、Salesforce, Inc.
On Oct. 6, 関西外国語大学 signed a memorandum with ホーチミン市経済大学 (UEH) to promote academic and educational exchanges. The universities will work together on the “Overseas Work Experience and Problem-Solving Program,” scheduled to launch in the 2027 academic year, and establish a framework for students to gain practical experience locally.
Facts
October 6
Fiscal 2027
15 regular classes
1 week of online lectures
2 weeks
Established in 1976
4 faculties and 11 departments
Approximately 38,000 students
55 countries and regions worldwide
432 universities
As of October 2026
Approximately 1,300 students annually
Approximately 1,100 international students annually
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World × Laguna Ten Bosch: “Welcome to the Glimmering Canal City.” Opens Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
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株式会社ラグーナテンボス will hold a collaboration event with the TV anime “Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World” at its theme park Lagunasia from Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Newly drawn mini-character illustrations featuring a total of 10 characters
Original1回800円
For every ¥2,000 spent on eligible merchandise
Ornament (10 designs in total): ¥1,540
Trading can badges (10 designs in total, blind): ¥550 each
Adults (junior high school students and older): from ¥4,600
Event report: AI data agent “Squadbase” unveils roadmap toward its general release at the end of October at its first community event
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On Sept. 30, 2026, Squadbase株式会社 held its first community event, “Squadbase Community Meetup No. 0,” in Tokyo, and unveiled its roadmap toward general availability (GA) at the end of October, along with its vision for autonomous data operations.
Facts
Approximately 30 people attended
Sept. 30, 2026
Public Beta launch on Aug. 31, 2026
General release planned for the end of October
69 updates released
7.3% at the end of June
A case that brought it down to 3.0% by the end of September
Capital: 45 million yen
Companies mentioned：Squadbase株式会社、NTTデータ、株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、株式会社LUCA
Products from brands carried by 2ndfocus available for a limited time at special prices during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale
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2ndfocus, operated by E&Iクリエイション株式会社, will participate in the early sale (Oct. 13–15, 2026) and the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival (Oct. 16–19, 2026), offering select products from AstrHori, SG-image and YUWOOD at limited-time prices.
“Reiwa Manners Certification,” a manners study guide with furigana that is easy for foreign residents studying and working in Japan to use, goes on sale
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株式会社オデッセイコミュニケーションズ will release the official textbook for “Reiwa Manners Certification,” with furigana to make it easier for people whose native language is not Japanese to study, amid a rise in international students and foreign workers.
Facts
As of May 2025, the number of international students in Japan reached 408,069
up 71,361 from the previous year
an increase of 21.2%
The number of foreign workers as of the end of October 2025 exceeded 2.57 million