ホロラボ marks its 10th year since founding, expands its management team and adopts a new structure with 3 directors and 2 executive officers
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株式会社ホロラボ has entered its 10th year since founding and expanded its management team effective Oct. 1, 2026, transitioning to a new structure with 3 directors and 2 executive officers.
Promoting the appeal of Aichi’s fermented food culture at the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) and the 5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)
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Aichi Prefecture will work with Global Hospitality Group Japan株式会社 at the 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games to serve fermented foods from 16 companies in the prefecture to teams.
Facts
May 2024
16 companies
240 kg
47ℓ
88ℓ
33.6ℓ
38.8 kg
September 1, 2026
Oct. 24
Companies mentioned：Global Hospitality Group Japan 株式会社、イチビキ株式会社、キッコーナ株式会社、佐藤醸造株式会社、ナカモ株式会社、中利株式会社、合資会社八丁味噌（カクキュー）、株式会社まるや八丁味噌、盛田株式会社、甘強酒造株式会社、九重味淋株式会社、内藤醸造株式会社、株式会社Mizkan、神の井酒造株式会社、中埜酒造株式会社、東海漬物株式会社、株式会社丸越
Unwavering stability to take you beyond your limits. Top-of-the-line training bench launches
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株式会社YOCABITO will begin selling the “Multi Adjustable Bench DX,” a top-of-the-line training bench with a 400 kg weight capacity, from mid-October 2026 under LEADING EDGE, its home gym brand.
Oakwood Premier Tokyo Yaesu Core, アスコット’s upper-upscale brand, set to open in 2029 on the top floors of YAESU CORE, one of the largest redevelopment projects in front of Tokyo Station
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三井不動産レジデンシャル and アスコットジャパン have agreed that Oakwood Premier Tokyo Yaesu Core, an upper-upscale brand property scheduled to open in 2029, will occupy floors 40–43, the top floors of the YAESU CORE redevelopment project in front of Tokyo Station. It will have 184 rooms, ranging from approximately 30㎡ to approximately 170㎡.
FinT receives official TikTok “TikTok Marketing Partner” certification
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株式会社FinT announced that it has been officially approved for the “TikTok Marketing Partner” program, TikTok’s official partner certification scheme operated by ByteDance社. FinT, which has supported SNS marketing for more than 460 companies cumulatively, primarily enterprise businesses, will strengthen its integrated support from brand awareness through to purchase, focusing on early access to new TikTok features and the latest product offerings.
Facts
We have supported SNS-driven marketing for more than 460 companies cumulatively
Its owned media “Sucle (シュクレ)” has more than 1 million followers in total
For more than 460 clients cumulatively (as of August 2026)
Limited-edition body and hair care products with a relaxing yuzu fragrance, combining a clean sweetness with freshness, launch from “MARY QUANT ESSENTIALS”!
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株式会社マリークワントコスメチックス will release a hair mask, body wash and body cream in a yuzu fragrance from the “MARY QUANT ESSENTIALS” series in limited quantities starting Oct. 20, 2026.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tax-inclusive price: 3,630 yen
Volume: 100 mL
Volume: 200 mL
Price including tax: 3,850 yen
Volume: 150 g
In-store reservations are now being accepted from Tuesday, Oct. 13
株式会社マリークワントコスメチックス will release a limited-edition version of “Lip Bouncer L-10” on Oct. 20, 2026. Priced at 2,200 yen, it features a sugary honey fragrance.
“President’s Double” adds a “Manufacturing Cost and Yield Improvement Package” for food manufacturers, bringing together improvements to address soaring raw material costs, waste losses, staffing and profitability by product
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering a “Manufacturing Cost and Yield Improvement Package” for food manufacturers through its management support service for small and medium-sized businesses, “President’s Double,” starting Oct. 13, 2026.
The full-scale simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile x Space Knight Tekkaman Blade collaboration is here! A meeting beyond the universe—the true essence of love and protection, in your hands
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ZLONGAME will launch a collaboration with the anime Space Knight Tekkaman Blade in the simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile starting Oct. 13. Dボウイ, 相羽シンヤ and 相羽ミユキ will appear as heroes, with limited-time summons, quests and skin acquisition events among the activities.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 13
Event period: After the Oct. 13, 2026 update (Tuesday)
“Chocopuni Plushies” of Renako Amaori, Mai Ouzuka, Ajisai Sena, Satsuki Koto and Kaho Koyanagi from the TV anime “There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...” open for preorders starting Oct. 13
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DeNA's goods brand SUKI+PLUS will begin accepting preorders on Oct. 13 for “Chocopuni Plushies” featuring 5 characters from the TV anime “There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...”. The price is ¥5,280 each (tax included).
Facts
Through Wednesday, November 11
Starting in April 2027
Approximately 170 mm tall
5,280 yen each (tax included)
1.4 million copies in cumulative series circulation
“漢方セラピー” marks its 20th anniversary this year! Sales of all formulations of “漢方セラピー” begin at the クラシエ online shop for Kampo medicine
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クラシエ薬品 will mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of its flagship brand “漢方セラピー” with campaigns including the start of sales of all formulations through its online shop, LINE stickers and the release of a commercial.
Space Data appoints former ミクシィ director and CFO Hiroyuki Osawa as executive officer
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株式会社スペースデータ announced that Hiroyuki Osawa, former director and CFO of ミクシィ, became an executive officer in charge of group management in October 2026. Osawa will draw on his experience in fundraising and governance reform at ミクシィ to support Space Data's business expansion in the national security sector and strengthen its corporate governance.
Facts
Equity financing totaling approximately ¥24 billion
舞鶴市 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Japan Heritage designation of the 4 former naval port cities (横須賀市, 呉市, 佐世保市 and 舞鶴市) with activities including distributing special goshuin stamps, screening promotional videos and holding events at the Red Brick Museum.
[Sustainable fashion] Are you turning your desire to “keep clothes in circulation” into action? More than 80% want clothes to be recirculated, but barriers to action differ by generation
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A survey conducted by 株式会社オンワードホールディングス found that more than 80% want clothing to be recirculated, but only around 50% actually take action, with the gap wider among older respondents. Generational differences were also seen in purchasing responses to sustainable initiatives and preferred collection channels.
Facts
452 men and women in their 20s to 60s nationwide
Exceeds 80% across all generations
Around 50% actually take steps to recirculate clothing
85.1% among those in their 20s–30s
76.1% among those in their 40s–60s
59.3% among those in their 20s–30s
45.3% among those in their 40s–60s
25.8 percentage points among those in their 20s–30s
30.8 percentage points among those in their 40s–60s
62.2% answered “agree” or “somewhat agree”
Reached 37.2%
Ranked first at 63.2%
57.7%
44.2%
57.2% among those in their 20s–30s
43.4% among those in their 40s–60s
13.8 percentage points higher
33.5% among those in their 40s–60s
49.8% among those in their 20s–30s
16.3 percentage points higher
Those in their 20s–30s (25.9%)
Those in their 40s–60s (20.3%)
“Flea market apps” (36.3%)
“Brand collection” (24.4%)
“Municipal collection” (35.1%)
Clothing collection activities since 2009
Cumulative total through the first half of fiscal 2026
From approximately 2.01 million customers
We have collected approximately 10.31 million clothing items
The definitive guide to accepting workers under the specified skilled worker training program! Guaranteed 100% dispatch with JLPT N4 (JFT BasicA2.2). Dramatically reduce the burden of Japanese-language education after arrival. Detailed information seminar <Free event on 10/28 at 11 a.m. — ミャンマー・ユニティ>
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ミャンマー・ユニティ guarantees a 100% placement rate at JLPT N4 or JFT Basic A2.2 under the Employment for Skill Development system launching in April 2027. It will hold a seminar on Oct. 28, 2026, on reducing the burden and cost of Japanese-language education after entry into Japan.
Facts
100% guarantee
100 hours of Japanese-language classes
Starting in April 2027
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Capacity: 500 people
Approximately 2.4 times the difference from No. 2
ミャンマー・ユニティ leads by a wide margin, with 2,506 people
The second-place finisher has 1,054 people
Companies mentioned：ミャンマー・ユニティ、Myanmar Unity Co.,Ltd、株式会社スリーイーホールディングス、コンピューターサービス株式会社、SCSK株式会社、株式会社オフィックス、3E Global Co.,Ltd、3E Yangon Co.,Ltd、株式会社サップ、オフィネット・ドットコム株式会社、一般社団法人外国人雇用協議会
“BASE” supports the launch of an online shop in 2026 for “RE・TENT,” a select shop created by students of 文化服装学院! Online sales featuring 8 student-run brands begin for a limited time on Oct. 20
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BASE株式会社 will again support the launch of an online shop in 2026 for “RE・TENT,” a select shop created by students of 文化服装学院, with limited-time online sales by 8 brands starting Oct. 20.
COSMOエコ基金 holds an eco-tour for members in Kurohime, Nagano Prefecture: Experience creating a vibrant forest in アファンの森
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コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社 held a day trip eco-tour for members on Oct. 10 in アファンの森 in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture, as part of the activities of COSMOエコ基金. With the cooperation of 一般財団法人C.W.ニコル・アファンの森財団, participants experienced environmental conservation activities through a forest walk and brush-clearing work.
Facts
14 eco-club members
A fund through which our company has supported environmental conservation activities in Japan and overseas since 2002
The fund has supported the activities of アファンの森財団 since fiscal 2014
To mark the TV adaptation of 『俺たちの箱根駅伝』: A limited-time preview of the original novel and a special conversation between author 池井戸潤 and track and field supervisor 大後栄治 available free on スポーツナビ
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To mark the TV adaptation of 池井戸潤’s novel 『俺たちの箱根駅伝』, スポーツナビ will make a special conversation between the author and the track and field supervisor, along with a limited-time preview of the novel, available free of charge with the cooperation of 株式会社文藝春秋 and 日本テレビ放送網株式会社.
Special photo exhibition at フジフイルム スクエア: Kazuyoshi Nomachi Photo Exhibition “サハラ SAHARA THE ETERNAL”
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富士フイルム株式会社 will hold a photo exhibition on the Sahara Desert by 野町和嘉 at フジフイルム スクエア from Oct. 30 to Nov. 26, 2026, to mark his receipt of the HIPA International Photography Award for Outstanding Contribution.
A chocolate specialist brings out 4 Christmas cakes devoted to chocolate. The lineup includes a sophisticated 7-layer cake for adults, a classic strawberry shortcake for the whole family, and cakes available for delivery nationwide.
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株式会社βace’s chocolate specialty shop “Minimal” will begin accepting reservations for 4 Christmas cakes on Oct. 20, 2026.
Advance ticket applications for Visa cardholders for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS” open Oct. 13
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Visa Worldwide Japan announced that advance ticket applications for Visa cardholders will open Oct. 13, as it serves as the title sponsor of the 2026 MAMA AWARDS. It also announced sales of passes for the first-ever MAMA FAN FESTA.
Facts
2026 MAMA AWARDS
From Nov. 20 (Friday) to 21 (Saturday)
At Kyocera Dome Osaka
Has served as title sponsor of the MAMA AWARDS since 2024
The partnership has been extended through 2029
Companies mentioned：ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、Visa、CJ ENM、Mnet Plus
LebeL’s “ＨＩＴＡ（ヒタ）” frizz-control series to feature an event on Nov. 10 (Tuesday), where hairstylists from across Japan will attempt a Guinness World Records™ title together
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タカラベルモント株式会社 will hold an event on Nov. 10, 2026, to attempt a Guinness World Records™ title for hair straightening using LebeL’s “ＨＩＴＡ（ヒタ）” frizz-control series.
6 elementary school athletes from CHAMP空手道場, based in 埼玉県戸田市, paid a courtesy visit to the mayor of Toda City on Oct. 20 to report on their achievements at the 26th All Japan Junior and Youth Karate Championships.
埼玉県戸田教育委員会 will hold a symposium, “A Meeting to Consider School Nonattendance in 戸田市,” at 戸田市文化会館 on Oct. 17, to support students who do not attend school and promote the “Toda-style Alternative Plan.”
少数株ドットコム to hold a “Lunch Meeting” on Oct. 24 at 12 p.m., offering a private conversation with founder 山中裕
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少数株ドットコム株式会社 announced that it will hold a “Lunch Meeting” on Oct. 24, 2026, where participants can have a one-on-one consultation with founder 山中裕. The participation fee is 200,000 yen, and the event is limited to 1 person, selected by lottery.
Chestnut Festival in Nagoya 2026 takes place next month! A gathering of autumn chestnut dishes!
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The event “Chestnut Festival in Nagoya 2026,” featuring chestnuts, an autumn delicacy, will be held at イオンモール熱田 in Nagoya from Nov. 13 to 15. Organizers expect attendance to exceed last year’s approximately 7,000 visitors. Admission is free.
Facts
11 stores
Approximately 7,000 people
Nov. 13 (Friday)–15 (Sunday)
3 days
Companies mentioned：東海テレビ放送株式会社、東海テレビ放送、イオンモール熱田、イロドリ、恵那銀の森、美栗舎、恵那栗工房、良平堂、究極の生クリームクレープ専門店 CINQ MINUTES、米と発酵 三河こうぼう、39Café、丹波の幸、天津甘栗専門店 衣浦食品、中津川 市之瀬、Mont Deco、モントデコ、焼き栗専門店 京
On the milestone of the 70th anniversary of the electrification of the entire Tokaido Main Line, relive the era of “dots and lines” through timetables: Two volumes documenting the starting point of rapid economic growth, 『日本国有鉄道監修 時刻表1956年11月号』 and 『同12月号』, reissued simultaneously
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release reprints of the November and December 1956 timetable editions on October 13, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of the electrification of the entire Tokaido Main Line.
[Launching October 19] Osaka Ohkinees Project: “Bringing a sport born in a magical world to the Japanese mainstream” crowdfunding campaign launches! #大阪オーキニーズ #クアッドボール
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スポチュニティ株式会社 will launch a crowdfunding project for Osaka-based quadball team 大阪オーキニーズ on October 19, 2026. The target is 800,000 yen, which will go toward expenses such as travel to national tournaments.
Facts
Launching from 12 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026
Produced 5 players for Japan's national team at the World Cup
A survey of vendors conducted by 株式会社IDEATECH found that 69.9% identified “approaching customers and obtaining permission to publish” as the most burdensome stage in producing customer case studies. About 70% of companies use their own case studies as evidence of their track record.
【Qummy】A delicious meal with “less than a little extra effort” for a tiring evening. Introducing the new “Satisfying Salad Bowl,” a one-bowl way to enjoy your favorites!
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キユーピー株式会社 has launched 5 varieties of the new “Satisfying Salad Bowl” on its official e-commerce site, Qummy, as part of its group strategy, “with Vegetables.” The bowls let customers enjoy vegetables and a main dish on one plate.
[Free to read for 4 days!] The full text of the popular book “Learn NewSQL by Building, Breaking, and Fixing It with Wakaba-chan” will be available free from October 13!
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株式会社翔泳社 will make the full text of the book “Learn NewSQL by Building, Breaking, and Fixing It with Wakaba-chan” available for free for 4 days starting October 13, 2026.
株式会社あきんどスシロー is entering its 43rd year in business and will begin selling medium-fatty “bluefin tuna” from 110 yen including tax. New items will also be available, including “Domestic Scallop Tasting Platter,” “Horse Meat Sashimi Tasting Platter,” and “Seared Tilefish Tasting Platter.”
Facts
From 110 yen including tax
Planned total sales: 5.67 million servings
From 360 yen including tax
Planned total sales: 420,000 servings
Planned total sales: 430,000 meals
From 280 yen, tax included
Planned sales volume: 340,000 meals
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES、株式会社あきんどスシロー、スシロー
2026 Christmas menu from ラ ターブル ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション: special dishes, including an adorable snowman dessert
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ラ ターブル ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション, operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will serve a limited-edition Christmas menu from December 18 to 25, 2026. Priced at 32,000 yen including tax, the menu includes an appetizer of snow crab and caviar, a wagyu beef fillet main course, and a snowman-themed dessert.
“Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” opens for the first time at Urawa PARCO from Friday, October 16!
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株式会社Cake.jp will hold a limited-time pop-up store for “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” at Urawa PARCO from October 16.
Facts
12 days
More than 50 venues nationwide
Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)
2 million members
More than 1,700 participating stores
8,000 types in the lineup
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、TV TOKYO、TAKAHARU SHIMIZU、Oizumishoten、ポプラ社、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Penguin Random House LLC.、Hachette Livre、KADOKAWA
SB C&S wins “Ecosystem Award Japan 2026 - Hybrid Cloud Everywhere” at Red Hat Ecosystem Success Day 2026
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SB C&S株式会社 and アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社 jointly won “Ecosystem Award Japan 2026 - Hybrid Cloud Everywhere” at Red Hat Ecosystem Success Day 2026, hosted by Red Hat. The award recognized their contributions to building a new sales model for Red Hat products using AWS Marketplace and expanding the market.
Facts
A domestic sales network of about 15,000 companies
Industry-first printer EDR technology strengthens security for office multifunction devices and printers. Constantly monitors increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and unauthorized use of multifunction devices, helping reduce threats
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キヤノン has developed and commercialized “Printer EDR Technology,” the first application of the EDR concept to printers in the printing industry. From the first quarter of 2027, the company will significantly expand the range of covered products, including the “imageFORCE” series, and roll it out sequentially through firmware updates, including to existing devices.
[Starting October 13] Purchase eligible products, register as a CLUB Panasonic member, and enter online for a chance to receive up to 100,000 yen. Panasonic launches a debut campaign for the new Viera X97C!
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Panasonic will launch a campaign on October 13, 2026, to celebrate the debut of the new SQD Mini LED 4K LCD Viera X97C series. Customers who purchase an eligible product, register as a CLUB Panasonic member, and enter online can receive up to 100,000 yen in cash back or electronic gifts.
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] Popular products from HOTO, the tool brand for designing everyday life, are on sale
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株式会社セキド is holding an “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” sale through October 19, 2026, at the HOTO JAPAN Amazon Official Store and the official store, with discounts of up to 15% on eligible products.
Facts
Up to 15% off
Through Oct. 19, 2026
More than 45,000 companies and government agencies
60% purchase rate for products recommended by AI tools! 訪日ラボ releases report on AI use in apparel shopping
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株式会社mov has released a report on AI use in apparel shopping. About 60% of respondents purchased products recommended by AI tools, while the store visit rate was also about 38%.
Facts
27.6% said they had “used some kind of AI tool”
This survey was conducted... among 600 people
5,454 people in a screening survey
Visit rate: approximately 38%
Replies from stores attract approximately 4 times as much attention as among non-users
Connected to 32 websites, including the company’s own website
おふろcafe ハレニワの湯 to offer a “Gunma Prefectural Residents’ Day Discount” on Oct. 28. Admission for children in elementary school or younger who live in Gunma will cost 100 yen
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おふろcafe ハレニワの湯, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will offer a discount making admission 100 yen for children in elementary school or younger who live in Gunma, in conjunction with Gunma Prefectural Residents’ Day on Oct. 28, 2026.
[Gurunavi × フジッコ] Restaurant collaboration menu fair featuring “MUGEN-KONBU” to be held at 10 locations in Tokyo from Wednesday, Oct. 14!
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株式会社ぐるなび and フジッコ will hold a restaurant collaboration menu fair at 10 locations in Tokyo from Oct. 14, 2026, featuring “MUGEN-KONBU,” a paste made with fresh kelp from Hokkaido.
[リゾナーレトマム] A midwinter farm shines with lights and decorations! “Farm Christmas,” an event connecting sky and earth, returns this year
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星野リゾート’s リゾナーレトマム will hold “Farm Christmas” from Dec. 1 to 25, 2026. The event offers experiences that capture the warmth of the farm and a fantastical atmosphere, including the new “3D Moo-Moo Light,” the limited-time “Extra-Rich Moo Milk Cocoa,” and a “Christmas Drone Show” depicting cows and trees in the night sky.
[Emergency reprint announced!!] “From Far Away: Collector’s Edition with Booklet” volumes ① & ➁ now on sale to great acclaim! All 7 volumes to be published consecutively, one per month!!
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株式会社白泉社 announced that the collector’s edition of “From Far Away” (all 7 volumes), which has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative circulation, went on sale on Oct. 5, 2026, and that an emergency reprint has been decided following numerous inquiries from bookstores and on social media.
Second wave of made-to-order sales of original merchandise for “Detective Conan Puzzle: Chain on the Board (Cross Chain)” announced!
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株式会社サイバード announced that the second wave of made-to-order sales of original merchandise for its smartphone puzzle game “Detective Conan Puzzle: Chain on the Board (Cross Chain)” will begin on Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
Purchase total of 3,300 yen (tax included), excluding shipping
Price: [Random] 770 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] 4,200 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] 6,600 yen (tax included)
More than 1,100 TV anime episodes aired
The original comic series has cumulative worldwide circulation of 270 million copies
More than 45 million members worldwide across the series
41.0% of doctors prioritize “minimal paperwork” when choosing tax-saving and asset-building options, exceeding “the size of the tax savings” (25.6%)
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A survey of 39 doctors by 株式会社NEXER Group and GALA NAVI found that “minimal paperwork” was the top priority when choosing tax-saving and asset-building options, at 41.0%, exceeding “the size of the tax savings” (25.6%). e-Tax was the most-used method for filing tax returns, and use of generative AI as a source of advice was also confirmed.
Facts
“The size of the tax savings” (25.6%)
Survey of 39 doctors
NISA ranked first at 56.4%
Filing from smartphones was the most common method, at 46.2%
Seiji Miyane and Toru Tamagawa meet for the first time live on air! Tamagawa Toru and Hara Chiaki’s TOKYO FM “Radio no Tamakawa”
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Tamagawa Toru and Hara Chiaki’s TOKYO FM “Radio no Tamakawa” will welcome Seiji Miyane for their first live on-air meeting on the Oct. 15, 2026 broadcast.
Seminar titled “Entertainment and Creative Industries Strategy 2026,” featuring Mr. Sato of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Watanabe of the Cabinet Office, Mr. Yoshida of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. 門元 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. 小野 of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, to be held on Thu., Nov. 26, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold the “Entertainment and Creative Industries Strategy 2026” seminar on Nov. 26, 2026, with representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The government aims to reach overseas sales of 20 trillion yen in 2033 and plans to promote growth in the content industry and IP development through public-private collaboration.
[First in Japan] Yamanashi Prefecture and all 27 municipalities in the prefecture jointly procure electronic contracts. All local governments adopt “GMO Sign,” promoting administrative DX across the prefecture
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GMO Sign, an electronic contract service from GMOグローバルサイン・HD, has been adopted by local governments including Yamanashi Prefecture and all 27 municipalities in the prefecture, marking the first joint procurement in Japan by a prefecture and every municipality within its boundaries.
The dispensing pharmacy department of トモズ Higashi-Koganei store has relocated and opened as the dispensing pharmacy 薬局トモズ東小金井店. It accepts prescriptions from hospitals and clinics anywhere in Japan and stocks prescription-only and Class 1 medicines.
FLOSFIA successfully grows gallium oxide epitaxial films on a 6-inch (150 mm) sapphire substrate!
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Kyoto University startup 株式会社FLOSFIA has achieved the world’s first epitaxial growth of gallium oxide power semiconductors on a 6-inch sapphire substrate, with an in-plane film thickness variation of approximately ±3%. This makes early mass production possible using existing 6-inch production lines, and variation of no more than ±4% is expected with 8-inch substrates as well.
Facts
6-inch (150 mm)
In-plane film thickness variation of approximately ±3%
レスポートサック Omotesando flagship store marks 1st anniversary of its renovation
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New York-born lifestyle brand LeSportsac（レスポートサック） will hold an anniversary event from Oct. 14 to 18, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of the reopening of its Omotesando flagship store. The event will feature limited-edition items, bag recycling through the ARChemia project run by 伊藤忠商事 and レゾナック, and an original photo booth.
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Oct. 14, 2026
Oct. 18
1st anniversary since renovation
5 days of celebrations marking the 1st anniversary
【不動産連合隊】Turn photos of occupied properties into vacant-room photos by removing furniture! New “AI Furniture Remover” (beta) launches, strongly supporting early listings before move-outs and securing brokerage contracts
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株式会社ラルズネット released a new feature, “AI Furniture Remover” (beta), on Oct. 9, 2026, in its property registration system, ラルズマネージャー, which removes furniture from photos of occupied properties.
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Released on Oct. 9, 2026
Has developed systems exclusively for real estate companies for more than 25 years
Original1枚につき3回まで
During the beta period (about 1 month from launch)
Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “When will the SCS evaluation system begin? What companies should prepare before its launch in 2027”
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Librus株式会社 published an insight report outlining the practical steps companies should take to prepare for the launch of the SCS evaluation system in March 2027.
Sold at department stores in South Korea, too. TEASON’s pumpkin blend tea, made for cold brewing, will appear on Qoo10 “Beauty Inside” LIVE from 20:00 on Oct. 15
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South Korean tea brand TEASON will appear on Qoo10 “Beauty Inside” LIVE from 20:00 on Oct. 15, showcasing pumpkin blend tea, pear blend tea and other products.
【Freshly picked! The bounty of autumn!】The first vegetable-themed ふんばるず, inspired by “Carrot,” “Eggplant,” “Broccoli” and “Corn,” arrives! On sale from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
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株式会社ドリームズ will begin selling 4 new vegetable-themed versions of its hunchback-support plush toys, ふんばるず, on Oct. 21, 2026.
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On sale from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
¥2,970 (tax included).
Approx. W165 × H240–268 × D160~170/mm
Approx. 174g
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームズ、BSよしもと、TOKYO MX、ロフト、ハンズ、ヨドバシカメラ、ドン・キホーテ、コーチャンフォー、有隣堂、楽天市場、Yahoo!店、Sonny Angel Online Store
“Ascend Shokudo Radio,” a YouTube show where logistics reform stakeholders speak candidly, launches
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アセンド株式会社 has launched “Ascend Shokudo Radio,” a YouTube program featuring discussions with key industry figures to address the logistics “2030 problem.” The 1st episode features 藤田正美, former senior executive officer at キユーピー, and is available in a first and second part. The program will air every other week, with 堀尾仁, formerly of 味の素, scheduled to appear in the 2nd episode.
Direava（ディリーバ）’s surgery-focused generative AI (Surgical VLM) wins the Innovation Award at “CEATEC AWARD 2026”
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Direava株式会社’s surgery-focused generative AI (Surgical VLM) won the Innovation Award at “CEATEC AWARD 2026” as an outcome of a project by 経済産業省 and NEDO. In trials at a university hospital, the technology received ratings of 84.7% for anatomical accuracy and 82.9% for clinical usefulness. It will be exhibited at the NEDO booth at “CEATEC 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 13.
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CEATEC AWARD 2026
Booth number: 5H440
Anatomical accuracy: 84.7%
Clinical utility: 82.9%
A shortage of approximately 5,000 doctors is projected
AVANTGARDEY’s pani tears up at a gift from the handsome actor hailed as “a national treasure of a face, 1 year after moving to Tokyo”… Naenano considers the meaning behind pani’s tears! Handsome pharmacist gives Breaking down reporter 小島みゆ a serious telling-off
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On Oct. 13, 2026, ABEMA will air episode 7 of the romance reality show “Love Catcher Japan 3” for free. In a game for a 10 million yen prize, pani receives a gift from actor たいせい and bursts into tears, while pharmacist きいちろう sternly lectures talent みゆ.
Former Japan national soccer team manager 岡田武史 to attend casual job-seeking networking event
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株式会社Conext Markting will hold a job-hunting and recruitment event focused on shared values at “blue-ing!” in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on November 4, 2026, with former Japan national soccer team manager Takeshi Okada as a special guest. The event will feature small-group discussions and a talk session for 40 students and 4 companies, aiming to prevent mismatches after hiring.
[Applications exceed 100] “Only Story Grand Appreciation Festival” to be held at XEX 日本橋 on Nov. 18 | Networking event to bring together up to 200 business owners and decision-makers
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株式会社オンリーストーリー announced that applications for the “Only Story Grand Appreciation Festival,” to be held at XEX Nihonbashi on November 18, 2026, have exceeded 104.
From trade show participation to PoC promotion! 資策会 leads 14 Taiwanese startups in a full-scale push to develop the Japanese market
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財団法人資訊工業策進会（資策会）, commissioned by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, led 14 Taiwanese startups to Kyushu through its “G Camp” program, where they exhibited at RAMEN TECH 2026. It is providing support including business matchmaking and PoC promotion to accelerate business cooperation between Japan and Taiwan.
[Motomachi Doria × いれいす] Spend a blissful moment with your favorite. Limited-time collaboration menu featuring each of the 6 members’ favorite things!
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株式会社サンマルクグリル is collaborating with the 2.5D idol group いれいす at its 神戸元町ドリア and 横濱元町ドリア restaurants, launching limited-time collaboration menu items based on members’ favorite foods, along with novelty items.
Nearly 3 times the gender gap in awareness of menopause: TRULY conducts joint survey with 朝日新聞Reライフプロジェクト
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A survey jointly conducted by 株式会社TRULY and 朝日新聞Reライフプロジェクト found a nearly 3 times difference between men and women in awareness of menopause, with men tending to be isolated in terms of people they can consult and their knowledge.
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3,308 men and women aged 30 and older
Women: 47.4%
Men: 15.9%
46.8% of men have not consulted anyone close to them
34.0% of women have also not sought advice
Women: 43.7%
Men: 27.4%
“Accurate knowledge becoming more widespread”: 74.0%
“More places where people can easily seek advice” also: 50.9%
[Catering service | SIRCARS CATERING] Warm your heart and body! Limited-time winter “New Year-End Party” plans featuring generous servings of seasonal winter ingredients now available
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SIRCARS CATERING, a catering service operated by 株式会社デクノバース, has started accepting reservations for its limited-time “New Year-End Party” plans for the 2026 winter season.
Purchase specialist “Torikai” expands into Kansai for the first time! New store opens on Motomai Road in Juso, Osaka
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株式会社トリカイ will open “Torikai Purchase Specialist Juso Store” on October 23, 2026, in the Juso Motomai Shopping Street (Motomai Road) in Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, marking its first entry into the Kansai region.
[Limited to 50 boxes] Treat yourself after a week of hard work to a special weekend with 8 chocolates. Barrantie’s “Signature Collection” arrives
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Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture-based chocolate brand Barrantie will offer its limited-quantity “Signature Collection,” featuring an assortment of 8 flavors, starting October 20, 2026.
[Amazon Fall Early Sale] RebotAi’s 11-inch Android 16 tablet “B11AIR” drops to 13,299 yen. With 128GB of storage and Gemini support, enjoy everyday video viewing and learning even more
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RebotAi will offer its 11-inch Android 16 tablet “B11AIR” for 13,299 yen, down from its regular price of 20,999 yen, during the Amazon Fall Early Sale (October 13–15, 2026).
Experience the appeal of cycling! “Cycle Study FES.” to be held in Kitahorie, Osaka, on Sunday, November 1
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専門学校ヒコ・みづのジュエリーカレッジ大阪, operated by 学校法人水野学園, will hold “Cycle Study FES.” in Nishi Ward, Osaka, on November 1, 2026, showcasing the appeal of cycling and related careers through talks, a street trials show, and mechanic experiences.
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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
1,000-yen shopping voucher
11:30～17:00
Established: 2008
Companies mentioned：学校法人水野学園、専門学校ヒコ・みづのジュエリーカレッジ大阪、今野製作所、CHERUBIM、東京サイクルデザイン専門学校、Bike Works回転木馬、HPCJC-BRIDGESTONE ANCHOR、Sparkle Oita Racing Team、AYABIKES、ストトラTV
印西市 announced its new concept logo, “Greenery and convenience, side by side,” expressing how abundant nature and convenience coexist in the city, and explained its background and aims through a discussion with branding adviser Maiko Kobayashi.
[Maximum satisfaction with the fewest pieces.] The sense of accomplishment of a 1000-piece puzzle in a display-friendly size. 6 new designs, including “Mona Lisa” and famous paintings and landscapes from around the world, join the “Compact Piece” jigsaw puzzle series, launching in late October!
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株式会社やのまん will launch 6 new designs in its “Compact Piece” series, which fits 1000 pieces into the same size as a 300-piece puzzle, in late October 2026.
ポケトーク株式会社 achieves profitability in its September consolidated results
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ポケトーク株式会社 achieved monthly operating profitability in its consolidated results for September 2026. Improved earnings at its U.S. and European subsidiaries, along with business expansion and higher profit margins for its AI simultaneous interpretation series “ポケトーク - Sentio,” contributed to the result.
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A record-high 31.8%
European subsidiary (POCKETALK B.V.): 26.7%
U.S. subsidiary: ¥151 million
European subsidiary: ¥56 million improvement
Combined improvement of ¥207 million at both subsidiaries
[First location in the Hokuriku region] “Narumiya Characters POP UP SHOP” to open for a limited time at 金沢フォーラス starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026!
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル will open the “Narumiya Characters POP UP SHOP” for a limited time at 金沢フォーラス starting Oct. 23, 2026. In addition to character merchandise such as エンジェルブルー and メゾピアノ, the event will feature a collaboration with 石浦神社 mascot きまちゃん and a floor challenge marking 金沢フォーラス’s 20th anniversary.
チェック・ポイント Research announces key cyber threats for September 2026: cyberattacks surge to about 1.5 times the year-earlier level, while the risk of confidential data leaks also rises with wider generative AI use
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チェック・ポイント Research announced trends in cyber threats for September 2026. The global number of attacks rose 48% year over year, while Japan saw a sharp increase of 107%. The education sector was the most targeted, and the risk of confidential data leaks associated with generative AI use is also growing.
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Original1組織あたり週平均2,803件
Up 48% year over year
Original1組織あたりの週平均攻撃数は2,319件
Up 107% year over year
Original1組織あたり週平均6,656件の攻撃を受け
Original1組織あたり週平均3,813件
A rate of 1 in 39
Affecting 89% of organizations
Original1ユーザーあたりの月間プロンプト数は平均131件
71% of organizations had network and IT infrastructure-related data appear in generative AI prompts
A total of 824 ransomware attacks were reported
Up 53% year over year
Accounted for 13% of publicly disclosed attacks
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント、Check Point Research、CPR
Marking Kobunsha’s 80th anniversary: “Gravure Selection,” a collection of official digital photo books from Kobunsha and Wani Books, opens Oct. 13!
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株式会社光文社 will open “Gravure Selection,” a special website for digital photo books created in collaboration with 株式会社ワニブックス, on Oct. 13, 2026, to mark the company’s 80th anniversary. Campaigns include 10% off all items.
Browser-operating AI “Cowork” gets speed boost to reduce processing wait times
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced a speed-enhancing update to “Cowork,” the browser-operating agent feature of its corporate AI agent “ChatSense,” to reduce processing wait times. The update cuts delays during preparation before tasks and when repeating operations, making it easier to automate recurring work.
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Adopted by more than 500 companies, including major firms listed on the TSE Prime Market
Founded: April 10, 2019
“ChatGPT” is a type of large language model released by U.S. company OpenAI in fall 2022.
One image from the job site can lead to the next project. Beta version of “職人自慢.com,” a portfolio-sharing community for craftspeople and construction companies, launches
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株式会社ShareDan has released the beta version of “職人自慢.com,” a portfolio-sharing community for craftspeople and construction companies. The service aims to help users share their skills and track records by posting job-site photos and project examples, connect with peers, and find new work opportunities through features such as scouting. Basic features are free, while the Lite plan for construction companies costs ¥2,980 per month; users who register during the beta period can use it free for 1 year.
[Registration now open] Gemmyo marks its 15th anniversary with “A Style That’s True to You,” exploring personal style with Naoko Okusa
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French jewelry maison Gemmyo will hold a special event in Omotesando, Tokyo, on Oct. 23, 2026, to mark its 15th anniversary. Founder Pauline Régnault and stylist Naoko Okusa will take part in a talk session and demonstration exploring “a style that’s true to you.”
[Thank you for visiting] More than 500 people visited the GENSHI AI booth at Medical Japan Tokyo, showing strong interest in “MedLocal,” a fully offline medical AI
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株式会社GENSHI AI exhibited at the 9th Medical Japan Tokyo, held at Makuhari Messe in October 2026, attracting more than 500 visitors in total. Demonstrations of MedLocal, a fully offline medical AI platform, and GENSHI Voice, voice input with domestic inference capabilities, drew strong interest.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season 2: New information announced! New collaboration DLCs, including Virtual サンリオ Puroland and the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, are joining the lineup!
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株式会社セガ announced new information about Season 2 and the Season Pass 2 DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Six collaboration DLCs have been confirmed (Godzilla, Evangelion, Virtual サンリオ Puroland, Sega Land, the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Persona), along with a new game mode, Duel, and price revisions.
New season launch campaign runs Oct. 13–31 on the SDGs app Green Ponta Action!
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株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング will hold a new season launch campaign on the SDGs app Green Ponta Action from Oct. 13 to 31, 2026, giving away avatars and Ponta points.
株式会社プロギア will launch the R35 wedge and R50 wedge, running wedges designed to make approach shots easier, on Nov. 12, and begin rebranding its egg line.
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Launching from Nov. 12
Since its launch in 2005
Carry 1: run 3 ratio
Carry 1: run 1 ratio
Reduced to half that of the previous product
The outer diameter was increased by approximately 5 mm
[Survey of information sources for real estate investment] Websites (27.0%) and social media (25.0%) rank first and second as ways to learn, ahead of books (15.7%) and seminars (18.4%). A look at how 452 people interested in the field learn
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A survey of 452 people interested in real estate investment conducted by Propally株式会社 found that “websites and blogs” (27.0%) and “social media” (25.0%) were the leading sources of learning information, ahead of traditional seminars and books. It also found that approximately 20% had no way to learn, and that news and web articles were more likely to spark interest than sales pitches and direct messages.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announces a new in-game map, Brazil! New trailer showcases the Brazil map
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株式会社セガ announced that a new map, Brazil, will be added to Crazy Taxi: World Tour, scheduled for release in 2027. The map features the charms of South America’s largest country and collaboration stores based on real-world brands; a trailer introducing the map has also been released.
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Scheduled for release in 2027
Co-op and competitive play for up to 6 players
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、SEGA、Fogo de Chão、Habib's、Blue Tree Hotels、DAISO、Microsoft Store、PlayStation Store、Steam