Release of Assetment Neo Ver.2.19, specialized in internal asset management
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株式会社アセットメント released Ver.2.19, a minor update to its internal asset management cloud service, Assetment Neo, on Oct. 13, 2026. Key enhancements include expanded messaging and improved reporting for the IT help desk option, improved usability for the inventory management app, and a feature in the IT asset integration option that makes long-term inactive users visible.
Free seminar on the latest web marketing: How can you grow a social media account? Strategies for combining regular posting, campaigns and advertising
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ONE Lab, operated by one move株式会社, will hold a free seminar on strategies for growing social media accounts. It will explain how to combine regular account management with scaling measures such as campaigns and advertising. The seminar will be held every Tuesday starting Oct. 27, 2026.
IMAKAI partners with まぐまぐ to launch a paid newsletter adaptation business on the AI manga platform MangaNow
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株式会社IMAKAI and 株式会社まぐまぐ have partnered to launch a business adapting paid newsletters into manga using the AI manga platform MangaNow. The first release, a manga version of Satoshi Nakajima’s Weekly Life is beautiful, is scheduled to be available from Oct. 16, 2026.
Facts
Securities code: 4059
Scheduled to be available from Oct. 16, 2026
Equipped with 34 art styles
Capital: 2 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社IMAKAI、株式会社まぐまぐ、NTT通信研究所、マイクロソフト日本法人、米国本社、UIEvolution Inc.
Aqara offers popular smart home products at up to 64% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days! Early sale starts Tuesday, Oct. 13
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Smart home brand Aqara will launch an early sale on Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days from Oct. 13, 2026, offering discounts of up to 64% on eligible products.
Facts
Up to 64% off
Oct. 13, 2026
Companies mentioned：Aqara、Amazon、Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd
“Shakeyo no THE Hokkaido Dashi 14-pack,” made with underused fish from Hokkaido known as kajika, wins the FOOD SHIFT Selection 2026 Excellence Award
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“Shakeyo no THE Hokkaido Dashi 14-pack,” made with underused fish from Hokkaido known as kajika, wins the FOOD SHIFT Selection 2026 Excellence Award. Cumulative sales have topped 1 million packs.
Facts
1 million packs sold cumulatively
Approximately 3 tons of kajika annually
Instantaneously reaches temperatures of more than 200°C
[According to Tainavi Power Plant] In the first half of 2026, actual sales of used solar power plants were approximately 2 times the full-year total for 2025! The proportion of corporate buyers reached 77% (up 7 percentage points in 5 years) — Solar Secondary Market Trends Report 2026 —
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According to the Solar Secondary Market Trends Report 2026 released by 株式会社グッドフェローズ, actual sales of used solar power plants surged to 4,599 in the first half of 2026, approximately 2 times the full-year total for the previous year. Corporate buyers accounted for 77%, as consolidation into small-scale commercial (low-voltage) and portfolio-type operations progressed.
Facts
Actual sales of used solar power plants totaled 4,599 in the first half of 2026
Original昨年1年間の売買実績（2,277件）
Corporate buyers accounted for 77%
Up 7 percentage points compared with 2022
4,449 in 2024
Portfolio-type operators owning 21 or more properties accounted for 23.3% of the total
株式会社SAMANSA announced that screenings of its original label SSTRUCK’s latest short film, Idols, sold out at its UK premiere at London’s Prince Charles Cinema and at the 59th Sitges - Catalonia International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain.
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026 (local time)
490 yen per month
Currently more than 500 titles
Running time: 19 minutes 49 seconds
Established: April 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMANSA、SAMANSA、SSTRUCK、Prince Charles Cinema、App Store、Google Play
<Fall 2026 anime lineup on dアニメストア> 81 titles, including the terrestrial TV premiere and fastest release of FX Fighter Kurumi-chan and the exclusive release of “The Magic I Lent Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments]”
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dアニメストア has unveiled a lineup of 81 fall 2026 anime titles, including the exclusive release of “The Magic I Lent Is Forcibly Collected Through [Revolving Payments]” and terrestrial TV premieres and fastest releases. The monthly fee is 660 yen (tax included).
Official website launched for GLUE!, an N-to-N co-creation platform
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イグニション・ポイントベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社 has launched an official website consolidating information about GLUE!, a co-creation platform bringing together startups, major companies, VC/CVCs, government agencies and others.
株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 and アドベンチャーワールド teamed up to hold their first collaborative event, a crawling race, to mark “Baby Day” on Oct. 10, 2026. The event featured an opening ceremony with penguins and races involving 25 groups of babies.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
100 people in total
25 groups of babies and their families who entered in advance
Weegent Director Naoto Oyama to speak at “Enterprise ABM SUMMIT 2026,” explaining practical methods for targeting major companies through “organization × data”
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Naoto Oyama, a director of 株式会社Weegent, will speak at “Enterprise ABM SUMMIT 2026” on Oct. 15, 2026, explaining practical methods for developing major corporate clients through “organization × data.”
[Special event] November’s theme is nanban shrimp × blackthroat seaperch: Enjoy Niigata’s seafood at a special one-day-only course at the “Seasonal Gourmet Experience Event”
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新潟県 is holding a “Seasonal Gourmet Experience Event,” offering a special course in November featuring nanban shrimp and blackthroat seaperch. Sales of Niigata Go To Eat meal vouchers have also begun as part of the “Go To Eat Niigata Campaign, 2nd round.”
Registration now open for the “Regional Banks Food Selection 2026 (Tokyo Big Sight),” taking place Nov. 10-11
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The 57 first regional banks nationwide and リッキービジネスソリューション株式会社 will hold “Regional Banks Food Selection 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 10 and 11, 2026, featuring business meetings to develop sales channels for 1,350 food businesses.
Facts
57 first regional banks nationwide
1,350 food and ingredient businesses
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
The event marks its 21st edition this year
Of these, 580 companies are exhibiting for the first time
[On sale Oct. 25] AGM’s new compact camera, AGM CAM 1: Price-guessing campaign ahead of launch, with 5 winners receiving a camera!
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AGM Mobile is holding a price-guessing campaign on its official X account for the new compact camera AGM CAM 1, scheduled to go on sale Oct. 25, 2026. 5 winners will receive the product.
Facts
Oct. 25
To 5 customers
1 each
Original2026年10月24日（土）23:59
Companies mentioned：AGM Mobile Limited、AGM Mobile、AGM、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場
Make an “applied head spa” part of your daily routine. OOMe’s Oome Lifty Lotion now available at beauty salons nationwide
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株式会社Canarry launched OOMe’s first product, the scalp carbonated lotion Oome Lifty Lotion, on Oct. 13, 2026, and began distributing it to beauty salons nationwide.
[Only 15.7% seek medical care despite recognizing ED] Daily ED Comparison Navi, a price comparison site for ED treatments taken every day, launched
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株式会社MedIshin has launched Daily ED Comparison Navi, a website comparing prices at 7 online medical consultation services offering prescription-based ED treatment taken every day, following the over-the-counter approval of the ED drug Cialis.
Facts
7 online medical consultation services
Launched early at select stores on July 31, 2026
Launched at eligible stores nationwide starting Aug. 31
Tadalafil 10 mg
Suggested retail price: 5,808 yen (tax included)
A total of 40.0% of orders from Japan and overseas were determined to be counterfeit products.
Free beta version of the “Sarashina service,” which provides access to the domestically developed generative AI “Sarashina,” now available
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SB Intuitions株式会社 launched the free beta version of the “Sarashina service,” which provides access to the domestically developed generative AI “Sarashina,” on October 13, 2026.
【CASETiFY】New and improved “clear case” for the iPhone 18 series. Features proprietary “UV Defender material” and impact resistance 3 times that of U.S. military MIL standards
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CASETiFY will release clear cases compatible with the iPhone 18 and 17 series on October 20, 2026. The proprietary UV Defender material and 3-layer construction deliver impact resistance 3 times that of U.S. military MIL standards and clarity that resists yellowing. The price is 10,450 yen (tax included).
Facts
Complies with 3 times the U.S. military MIL standard
Drop-tested from heights of up to approximately 2 m
Launching worldwide simultaneously on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Smartphone case: 10,450 yen (tax included)
More than 20 million smartphone cases sold worldwide
Operates more than 70 directly managed stores worldwide
【Through 10/31】Autumn Korean gourmet getaway at THE FARM, an agricultural resort in Katori, Chiba. Harvest lettuce in the fields and enjoy authentic samgyeopsal for dinner.
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THE FARM, an agricultural resort operated by 株式会社ザファーム, is offering a limited-time plan through October 31, 2026, that includes a lettuce-harvesting experience and a samgyeopsal dinner featuring Chiba-grown imo pork.
A collaboration café for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” is coming to 2 locations: motto cafe池袋 and motto cafe大阪!
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rencontre合同会社, which plans and sells character merchandise, will hold a collaboration café for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” at motto cafe池袋 and motto cafe大阪.
株式会社TAM / しゃかいか！編集部 to exhibit at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto” on October 14. Consultation booth to offer advice on recruitment marketing and recruitment content
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株式会社TAM and しゃかいか！編集部 will exhibit at “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto,” to be held in Kyoto City on October 14, 2026, and set up a consultation booth on recruitment marketing, social media, and AI use.
Facts
Taking place October 14
Oct. 14, 2026
Visit booth (B10) on the day
Carried out for clients’ products and services for more than 20 years
TAM since 2011
しゃかいか！編集部 since 2014
Content Marketing Grand Prix 2024
Service pitch slot from 10:50 to 11:30
In 7 minutes
Approximately 1,300 recruitment officers and business leaders attended
TBM and Sotas sign basic agreement to drive implementation and market creation in the GX chemicals field
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株式会社TBM and Sotas株式会社 have signed a basic agreement to promote the implementation and market creation of CCU products, recycled materials, and other offerings in the GX chemicals field.
Facts
GX chemicals market worth 3.2 trillion yen
Global market share of 40%
Company information on more than 6,600 businesses
Material data covering more than 32,000 grades
A total of approximately 37,000 or more pieces of information
High school students’ “Toyohashi Cafe DON Contest” announces winner from a total of 116 entries!
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In the “Toyohashi Cafe DON Contest,” a cooking competition for high school students hosted by サーラ不動産株式会社 and サーラE&L東三河株式会社, the Grand Prix and other awards were decided from 116 entries, and the commercialization of the top 2 entries was announced.
Notice: 10th commemorative general meeting of the “日本女性ウェルビーイング学会,” “Well-being! The Next 10 Years”
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At the request of 日本女性ウェルビーイング学会, 株式会社朝日広告社 will hold the 10th anniversary general meeting as a webinar on October 31, 2026. 朝日広告社’s “Well-being Survey” was recognized, leading to the joint event, which will feature messages from prominent figures, a special lecture, and more.
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Consumer Affairs Agency, universities, businesses and local governments gather at 東京農業大学 for first industry-academia-government symposium to consider what comes “after” food loss reduction
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“Mogumogu Action 2026: Food Loss Reduction Action Day,” hosted by 株式会社アッシェ with special cooperation from 東京農業大学, was held on October 1, 2026. A total of 36 companies and organizations—including government agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Consumer Affairs Agency, university researchers, retailers, food manufacturers, food service businesses, and local governments—participated in discussions on practical examples, policies, and effectiveness assessments related to reducing food loss.
TBM and Sotas sign basic agreement to drive implementation and market creation in the GX chemicals field
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TBM and Sotas have signed a basic agreement aimed at implementing CCU products, recycled materials, and other offerings in the GX chemicals field and creating a market for them. The companies will combine TBM’s expertise in materials development with Sotas’s data platform and supply chain information to advance joint marketing and support for adoption and procurement.
Facts
The goal is to capture a 3.2 trillion yen GX chemicals market in Japan and overseas by 2040
GX chemicals market worth 3.2 trillion yen
Aiming for a global market share of 40%
Company information on more than 6,600 businesses
Material data covering more than 32,000 grades
Featuring a total of approximately 37,000 or more pieces of information
Professional baseball draft: U-NEXT to stream a bumper year featuring players ready to make an immediate impact! Coverage will bring you all the action with original commentary by Masahiko Abe and approximately 20 or more broadcast cameras
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U-NEXT announced that it will livestream the “Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D,” to be held on October 22, 2026. Masahiko Abe will provide commentary, and approximately 20 broadcast cameras will capture the venue and the reactions of prospective players.
TAKAGI GROUP to hold “Polar Bear Pitching TOKYO,” a pitch event for startups seeking to expand into Europe and the Nordic countries, on December 9! Now accepting applications from presenting companies and sponsors
Survey on the state of web accessibility through automated diagnostics: Trends in issues detected on the official websites of 810 universities nationwide differ among national, public and private institutions (conducted September 19, 2026)
SaAn, a new lifestyle brand created by AMIAYA, launches
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SaAn, a new lifestyle brand created by model, DJ and creative director AMIAYA, is launching. Its official online store will open on October 16, and a POP-UP STORE will be held in Omotesando, Tokyo, for 2 days from October 17.
Rising boy group KO1KEYZ lands first commercial since debut, with their debut song featured in the ad! New web commercial “Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt ONE SHOT ‘One Shout’ KO1KEYZ Edition” to premiere October 13 (Tuesday)
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Meiji Co., Ltd. will launch a new web commercial for “Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt ONE SHOT” featuring boy group KO1KEYZ, along with a campaign, starting October 13, 2026.
Press conference for the first official announcement in Japan of the “Japan-Thailand 140th Anniversary Commemorative Grand Sumo Bangkok Tournament” to be held at “Hot Staff’s Chanko Fest 2026”
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A press conference for the first official announcement in Japan of the “Japan-Thailand 140th Anniversary Commemorative Grand Sumo Bangkok Tournament,” to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in June 2027, will take place at “Hot Staff’s Chanko Fest 2026.”
Jung Yong-hwa × Hong Seung-hee: The drama’s heroine becomes reality!? “For No Reason, It’s You ~She Calls Herself a Bodyguard!?~” to stream exclusively in Japan on Lemino from October 24 (Saturday), the same day as in Korea!
“Beach Clean Summit in Ishigaki,” offering free participation slots for high school and university students, to be held December 11–13, 2026
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Original一般社団法人しまぬわ、合同会社縄文企画、沖縄ツーリスト株式会社、株式会社Innoviaの4者で構成するビーチクリーンサミットコンソーシアムは、2026年12月11〜13日に石垣島などで「ビーチクリーンサミット in 石垣」を開催する。高校生・大学生の参加費免除枠を設けるため実施したクラウドファンディングは目標額に対し135％を達成し、30〜40人の参加を予定している。
Facts
Original2026年12月11日（金）〜13日（日）
405,000 yen
Target: 300,000 yen
135％
51 people
30–40 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人しまぬわ、合同会社縄文企画、沖縄ツーリスト株式会社、株式会社Innovia、WORLD CLEANUP DAY JAPAN、For Good
President and Representative Director of 株式会社グラフィニカ since April 2020
Appointed director of 株式会社ゆめ太カンパニー in July of the same year
Taking place Tuesday, November 24
Companies mentioned：アニものづくりアワード実行委員会、農林水産省、CRAYON SHINCHAN JAPAN CRAFTS、詩の国秋田株式会社、秋田銀行、アイムエンタープライズ、アーチ株式会社、株式会社グラフィニカ、バンダイビジュアル株式会社、株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、株式会社プロダクション・アイジー、株式会社ウルトラスーパーピクチャーズ、株式会社YAMATOWORKS、株式会社ゆめ太カンパニー
株式会社オールブルー announced a new management structure effective October 30, 2026, with 太祐助野 becoming Representative Director and Chairman and 紘史丸山 becoming President and Director. The company joined 多角形ホールディングス in 2025 and plans to change its name to “株式会社オールブルーグループ” in October 2026.
Launch of “みちケア 勤怠” and “みちケア プラン” for the AI platform “みちケア” for nursing care facilities
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シスタ株式会社 launched two new services in October 2026 as part of “みちケア,” its AI platform for nursing care facilities: “みちケア 勤怠,” a QR code-based attendance management service, and “みちケア プラン,” which automatically creates work plans. This enables centralized management of shift generation, attendance, and work plans on a single platform.
Facts
An estimated 570,000 nursing care workers will be needed
By fiscal 2040
Original1施設あたり月30〜40時間（当社調べ）
A total of 90 minutes or more is the highest category
More than 400 people took notice before launch. “Compact Jet Blower,” packing the power of a large blower into a palm-sized device, now available to the public on Makuake
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エスイレブン合同会社 launched sales of its “Compact Jet Blower” on Makuake on October 13, 2026. The palm-sized device packs the power of a large blower and attracted attention from more than 400 people before launch. It features a maximum wind speed of 45m/s and a 90,000-rpm motor.
Facts
The number of favorites surpassed 400
Original2026年10月13日12:00よりMakuakeにて公開いたします
Powerful airflow with a maximum wind speed of 45m/s
Equipped with a high-speed 90,000-rpm brushless motor
Perfume brand SHOLAYERED launches “Perfumer's Jacket,” unisex workwear designed by a fragrance creator for their own use.
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SHOLAYERED, the perfume brand of 株式会社セントネーションズ, will launch “Perfumer's Jacket,” unisex workwear designed for perfumers, on October 13, 2026. The price is 132,000 yen, including tax.
Facts
Launches Tuesday, October 13, 2026
132,000 yen, including tax
Dedicated pocket that holds a total of 6 bottles
SHOLAYERED's 10mL bottle
100% wool
Capital: 20 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社セントネーションズ、SHOLAYERED、scentnations inc.
Survey on tax-saving measures before fiscal year-end: More than 60% are concerned about cash flow risks from excessive tax savings, while “none in particular” is the most common response
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According to a survey by 小谷野税理士法人, “none in particular” was the most common response regarding tax-saving measures before fiscal year-end (44.0%), while about 44.7% of companies were concerned about “cash flow risks from excessive tax savings.”
“Isn’t that something that applies to more than just children with developmental characteristics?” Pediatrician Yumi Nishimura speaks at the “先生の学校2026” educators’ event. She gave 4 talks in 6 weeks, and in reflections by 167 school staff, more than half said they had renewed their appreciation of the importance of how to praise children.
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Pediatrician Yumi Nishimura spoke at the “先生の学校2026” event for educators, explaining how to make use of developmental characteristics and research-based ways to communicate with children. In reflections by 167 participating school staff, more than half said they had renewed their appreciation of the importance of how to praise children.
【Updated with 4 new features】CORED unveils the latest model of its innovative steam humidifier that combines comfort and cleanliness | GLASS STEAM HUMIDIFIER
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CORED株式会社 has begun sales of a new model of its steam humidifier, “GLASS STEAM HUMIDIFIER.” It features 4 new functions (remote control, automatic humidity sensor control, citric acid cleaning mode, and 8-level lighting) and is priced at 24,200 yen (tax included).
Significantly strengthens end-to-end support, from GTM strategy development to sales opportunity generation
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ゼロワングロース株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with ブリッジインターナショナルグループ株式会社, strengthening its end-to-end support system from GTM strategy to sales opportunity generation.
Men’s eyebrow salon “kegirai” achieves annual sales of 200 million yen from its men’s eyebrow salon business alone in its 3rd fiscal period
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K2株式会’s men’s eyebrow salon “kegirai” achieved annual sales of 200 million yen from its men’s eyebrow salon business alone in the fiscal year from October 2025 to September 2026. Cumulative customer visits reached 150,000, and 3 new locations are scheduled to open in 2026.
Facts
Annual sales reached 200 million yen
We plan to open 3 new locations
A cumulative total of 150,000 customers have visited us
Provided guidance to more than 50 stores
Operates 15 stores nationwide
First weekday visit: from 3,680 yen (tax included)
株式会社陽吉グループ expanded and relocated its Tokyo headquarters to Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, on August 31, 2026. Following rapid growth since its establishment, it achieved cumulative sales of 235.6 billion yen over 3 fiscal periods. The new headquarters will serve as a command center consolidating its purchasing, wholesale, and retail divisions.
Applications open for the 24th cohort of Authentic Leaders Academia, developing next-generation leaders and women candidates for management positions
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アイデンティティー・パートナーズ株式会社 has opened applications for the 24th cohort of its business school, Authentic Leaders Academia. The program begins on November 28, 2026, and aims to develop women candidates for management positions and next-generation leaders.
Requests for medical interpretation have increased approximately 5 times in 5 years—NGO シェア launches crowdfunding campaign to expand support across Tokyo
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認定NPO法人シェア will launch a crowdfunding campaign in October 2026, with a target of 4 million yen, to expand support across Tokyo and strengthen assistance in rare languages in response to a roughly 5-fold increase in requests for medical interpretation over 5 years.
Magmag partners with AI manga platform “MangaNow” to launch manga adaptation of email newsletter content
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株式会社まぐまぐ has partnered with 株式会社IMAKAI, provider of the AI manga platform “MangaNow,” to begin offering manga versions of paid email newsletter content on October 13, 2026. The first title to be adapted is Satoshi Nakajima’s “Weekly Life is beautiful.”
The first official merchandise for the TV anime “The Ice Prince’s Love Saved the Coldhearted Substitute Lady” goes on sale today, October 13, at “eeo Store online”! Reproduction art prints also set for release!
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株式会社ファンギルド will begin selling the first official merchandise for the TV anime “The Ice Prince’s Love Saved the Coldhearted Substitute Lady” at “eeo Store online” on October 13, and will also begin taking reservations for reproduction art prints at “hontoグッズストア.”
Facts
Release period: October 13, 2026 (Tue.)–November 3 (holiday)
October 13, 2026 (Tue.)–November 3 (holiday)
October 13, 2026 (Tue.)–November 20 (Fri.)
Through Volume 4
List price: 720 yen (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンギルド、大日本印刷株式会社、DNP、eeo Store online、hontoグッズストア、comicスピラ、novel スピラ、コミックシーモア、めちゃコミック、LINEマンガ、ピッコマ
A new beauty routine that starts at the scalp: chi to sé true launches “Scalp Serum Kurobeni”
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株式会社ザ・デイ・スパ will launch “Scalp Serum Kurobeni,” a scalp care product from skincare brand chi to sé true, on October 16, 2026. It is priced at 13,000 yen before tax and contains 100 mL.
Fan club website “Suki Suki Jisoku Club” for Ekoda-born 4-member rock band “Jisoku 36km” launches on “FAM”
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株式会社Nagisa released the official fan club website “Suki Suki Jisoku Club” for Ekoda-born 4-member rock band “Jisoku 36km” on the “FAM” platform on October 9, 2026.
クラブメッド has opened bookings for summer and autumn 2027 travel under “Super Early Booking Summer 2027,” offering promotions including early-booking discounts, special rates for children and a best-price guarantee.
Facts
At more than 60 locations worldwide
From summer through autumn 2027
Launching October 13, 2026
“Best Price Guarantee” available through October 22, 2026
Accommodation for children aged 4–11 is priced at 50% of the adult rate
Priced at 50% of the adult rate
For bookings of 3 nights or more
Free accommodation for 1 child aged 11 or younger
October 13, 2026–February 24, 2027
20% off accommodation
A 10% discount applies to select resorts
The discount rate increases by an additional 10%
A 4-day opening sale
It won first place in the all-inclusive category, as well as
It also made the top 10 in Japan’s “Popular Hotels” category
Korean haircare brand “LADOR” | “Perfume Hair Oil” gets its first large-scale display at @cosme OSAKA!
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Korean haircare brand “LADOR” will set up its first large-scale display of the popular “Perfume Hair Oil” series at @cosme OSAKA from September 30 to October 27, 2026.
Startup Island TAIWAN steps up startup collaboration in Kyushu
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Startup Island TAIWAN, promoted by Taiwan’s National Development Council, sent 24 Taiwanese startups to the “RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026,” held in Fukuoka in October 2026, and hosted networking events across Kyushu. The initiative facilitated 25 business matchups and supported AI technology proof-of-concept projects by CancerFree Biotech and others.
Facts
24 Taiwanese startups
25 business matchups
6-month on-site demonstration
Companies mentioned：Startup Island TAIWAN、National Development Council、NDC、G Camp、Meet、IAPS、FinTechSpace、CDIB、Mighty Net、AVA Angels、XOSS POINT.、JETRO北九州、COMPASS小倉、CancerFree Biotech、Avalanche Computing、エフラボ九大病院
Significantly strengthens end-to-end support, from GTM strategy development to sales opportunity generation
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ブリッジインターナショナルグループ株式会社 has entered into a business alliance with ゼロワングロース株式会社 to strengthen its end-to-end support system, from GTM strategy to sales opportunity generation, as well as its use of AI.
【Konna Ko Iru Kana】Prize items arriving one after another from October 2026!
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株式会社エイコー has announced that prize items from the “Konna Ko Iru Kana” series will be rolled out at amusement facilities nationwide starting in October 2026.
【Kanahei’s Small Animals × Pickles the Frog】Prize items arriving one after another from October 2026!
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株式会社エイコー will roll out prize items from the “Kanahei’s Small Animals × Pickles the Frog” series at amusement facilities nationwide starting in October 2026.
Soup Stock Tokyo Atre Nakano to open on December 9
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株式会社スープストックトーキョー has announced that it will open “Soup Stock Tokyo Atre Nakano” on December 9, 2026. Its design concept is “Re; collection,” creating a refreshed space that retains traces of the former Nakano location.
746 entries from across Japan. 122 works advance to the first round of the Sanshoku Literary Prize, launched by a hot-spring inn!
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株式会社和多屋別荘 has announced that it selected 122 works from the 746 entries submitted nationwide for the first round of the 4th Sanshoku Literary Prize, which accepted entries from August 1 to September 30, 2026. Following the final selection, an awards ceremony will be held on November 3, 2026, at Wataya Besso in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture.
YOUTRUST launches “Momentum Chain,” a joint project with Forbes JAPAN to support people in their 20s who take on challenges
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株式会社YOUTRUST and Forbes JAPAN have launched “Momentum Chain,” a joint project supporting people in their 20s who take on challenges. A live recording of the podcast “3003‐サンゼロゼロサン‐” will be held at the career event “STARTUP＆VENTURE PARADISE” on Nov. 29.
[Shiga Prefecture] A private villa with a sauna, a 1-minute walk from Lake Biwa | First opening in the prefecture; first-come reservations filled immediately. Now accepting cancellation-waitlist requests | “COCO VILLA Owners”
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ココザス株式会社 launched “COCO VILLA Owners,” a shared-vacation-home service for “COCO VILLA Lakeside Biwa,” a private villa with a sauna in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, on October 7, 2026, as its 57th location. The first 8 of 24 shares sold out immediately, and the remaining 16 are now available through the cancellation waitlist.
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Original200万円台から別荘が所有できる
As the 57th location
Launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Of the 24 shares in total
The first 8 shares were fully subscribed on the day of the information session
The 16 lottery slots are now accepting cancellation waitlist requests
Content for practicing “rotational figures,” also covered in arithmetic, joins ICT learning materials for childcare and early childhood education facilities
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株式会社タオ announced that it will add “かいてんする てんずけい,” new content designed to develop spatial awareness, to the preschool version of its “天神X” ICT learning materials for childcare and early childhood education facilities and to the “天神” preschool tablet edition for home use on October 13, 2026.
[New Rental Apartments] Applications now open! The 4th Duo Flats property in Edogawa Ward! / Duo Flats Ichinoe East / 3-minute walk from Ichinoe Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション has opened applications for tenants at Duo Flats Ichinoe East, a newly built rental residence in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. The property has 40 units in total and is scheduled for completion at the end of November 2026.
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3-minute walk
A diverse range of 13 layouts
Total units: 40
Completion date: End of November 2026 (planned)
Floor area range: 31.60㎡–50.85㎡
Reduce primary energy consumption by more than 20%
Spotify to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Japan with the country’s first invite-only live event exclusively for Premium top listeners on December 19! Performance footage will also be streamed globally exclusively on Spotify at a later date!
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To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Japan, Spotify will host “Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026 -10th Anniversary Special- with YOASOBI,” an invite-only live event exclusively for Premium top listeners, on December 19, 2026.
Facts
Used by more than 777 million users worldwide
To celebrate Spotify’s 10th anniversary in Japan
At Tokyo Garden Theater on Saturday, December 19, 2026
A total of 5,000 top listeners will be invited
More than 780 million total streams (as of October 13)
14 songs have surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify
Shines for a record 4 consecutive years
Cumulative streams surpassed 1 billion for the first time in history
Recorded 280,000 concurrent viewers
Attracted 14,000 people over 2 days
Claimed the overall top spot for 21 consecutive weeks
Cumulative streams surpassed 400 million faster than ever before
Bike-sharing service Charichari signs a cooperation agreement with Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and launches a transportation pilot in Biwako Cultural Park City
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チャリチャリ株式会社 has signed a cooperation agreement with Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and will launch a transportation pilot using bike sharing in Biwako Cultural Park City on October 13, 2026.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days exclusive! Special sale with up to 56% off EcoFlow products
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EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社 will hold a special sale on eligible products at up to 56% off during “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days,” running from October 13 to 19, 2026. Featured products include the DELTA 3 Classic and DELTA 3 Max series. A 5% off coupon or the promotion code “EF26PDFPR” can also be applied to purchases of 60,000 yen or more.
ORICO announces an 8-in-1 MagSafe-compatible M.2 NVMe dock. Featuring direct ProRes recording, 10 Gbps, 4K@60Hz, PD 100W, and SD/TF slots, it provides powerful support for mobile creators.
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ORICO has announced an 8-in-1 magnetic docking station that combines an M.2 NVMe enclosure and a USB-C hub. Supporting direct ProRes recording, 10 Gbps transfer, 4K@60Hz output, and PD 100W charging, it is currently available in a fall mega-sale campaign at an effective discount of approximately 53%.
Resort work service Dive's “Nabitt-chan” teams up for a special collaboration with Nagoya's official mascot “Hachimaru”! Explore Nagoya's tourist attractions and life living on-site, where you can enjoy both work and sightseeing, with “Resort Work Navi”
“Autumn Harvest Festival” to welcome the first 30 participants, promoting community ties with all-you-can-fill vegetable bags and a kaiseki cuisine tasting
A slim, lightweight 16.3mm body weighing approximately 205g makes it easy to carry. New BoostCharge Qi2 Slim Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh model launches, combining high capacity and ease of use!