Public lecture on advanced occupational therapy education in Singapore to be held: A former Singapore representative to 世界作業療法士連盟 discusses “applied learning” and the future of education
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県立広島大学 will hold a public lecture on Oct. 25, 2026, as part of the 31st Japanese Occupational Therapy Education Academic Conference, featuring Associate Professor Lim Foh Ben of シンガポール工科大学. The lecture will explore Singapore’s “applied learning” and consider the future of education.
Lei Cooking packages its “Food Education: Spice Course” for parents and children and begins offering it to companies, educational institutions and retailers
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Leiクッキング株式会社 has packaged its “Food Education: Spice Course” for parents and children and begun offering it to companies, educational institutions and retailers.
Launch of leasing and facility management for first major project in our Taiwan business (newsletter)
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Daiwa House Realty Management, part of the Daiwa House Group, has begun leasing and facility management for Scania’s repair workshop as its first major project in Taiwan.
Entrepreneurial energy returns to Toyama! Founders of listed companies active in Hokuriku and around the world gather for “TOYAMA innovation summit 2026” on Oct. 30 (Fri.)
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Hosted by 富山イノベーションベース (TOIB) with support from 富山県, “TOYAMA innovation summit 2026” will be held at Toyama Prefectural Civic Center on Oct. 30, 2026. Admission is free, with space for the first 200 people. Founders of listed companies and others are scheduled to speak.
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] Popular PGYTECH items, including camera bags and camera straps, up to 40% off!
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株式会社セキド is holding an “Amazon Prime Big Deal Days” sale through Oct. 19, with popular PGYTECH items, including camera bags and straps, discounted by up to 40%.
株式会社コクメイ opens a specialized in-store and mobile purchasing website for radio-controlled models in Nagoya
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株式会社コクメイ has opened “Tokai T-Core Nagoya,” a website specializing in buying radio-controlled models in Nagoya, and has begun offering in-store, mobile and mail-in purchasing services.
BULUGA GYM, a 24-hour gym in Mits境, Yokohama, releases AI membership app compatible with GPT-6.1
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The Mits境 main branch of the 24-hour gym “BULUGA GYM,” operated by 株式会社ソルテラス, fully revamped and launched its membership app with built-in AI features compatible with GPT-6.1 on Oct. 9, 2026.
Original「ローランギャロス ジュニア シリーズ by ルノー」2026年東京大会が第一生命相娯園テニスコートで開幕。17歳未満のトップ選手32名が出場し、ジャスティン・エナンによるワークショップやマスタークラスが行われた後、10月14日から競技が始まり、勝者は2027年パリでのジュニア本戦出場権を目指す。
“Space Knight Tekkaman Blade” × “Langrisser Mobile” launches on Oct. 13 (Tue.)! D-Boy, Shinya Aiba and Miyuki Aiba appear as heroes!
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The anime “Space Knight Tekkaman Blade” by 株式会社タツノコプロ and ZLONGAME’s game “Langrisser Mobile” will launch a collaboration on Oct. 13, 2026. Limited-time events and summons featuring D-Boy, Shinya Aiba and Miyuki Aiba will be held.
[Supervised by horticulturist Takako Fukamachi] A new way to “nurture the soil” using food scraps and spent flowers: “POTAGEST,” a circular planter with a composting function, goes on presale at Makuake starting Oct. 13
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JEJアステージ株式会社 will begin presales on Makuake on Oct. 13, 2026, for “POTAGEST,” a circular planter with a composting function supervised by horticulturist Takako Fukamachi.
地球中心デザイン研究所 handles planning and production for the “Goodbye Sauna Gymnasium Project”; interview video released featuring Kento Momota discussing his memories of “hot gymnasiums”
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株式会社地球中心デザイン研究所 handled planning and production for the “Goodbye Sauna Gymnasium Project” and released an interview video featuring former badminton world champion Kento Momota.
Facts
While the installation rate of air conditioning (cooling) equipment in regular classrooms has reached 99.6%
The rate for gymnasiums and other facilities remains at 31.7%
The average practice time lost due to heat was 8.9 hours, and
Air-conditioning installation rates range from 0.8% to 95.6% across prefectures
For 25 years, starting in the 2nd grade of elementary school
I heard that today's gymnasiums are about 5°C hotter than outdoors
Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社地球中心デザイン研究所、NTT東日本、SDGs in Sports、Aoi Pro、TYO monster、Sketch、On’yomi、フロンティアインターナショナル
Fat burning even at rest! Iwase Cosfa receives acceptance of its first filing for a Food with Function Claims related to “fat burning,” featuring Camellia saponin B2, a new ingredient from camellia seeds! Full-scale sales begin for “Camellia Seed Extract Powder IC,” an environmentally friendly ingredient
Meitetsu Urban Development begins construction of Meitetsu Sendai Minamimachidori Building, its first office development in the Sendai area
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Meitetsu Urban Development has begun construction of the new Meitetsu Sendai Minamimachidori Building office complex in Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Completion is scheduled for the end of January 2028, and the project marks the company's first office development in the Sendai area.
Tokyo Koki Group's ASTOM publishes an introduction page for technical support and consulting services using NVIDIA Omniverse
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ASTOM社, part of 株式会社東京衡機, has published an introduction page for technical support and consulting services using NVIDIA Omniverse. It plans to begin technical verification in fiscal 2026 and commercialize the business in fiscal 2028.
株式会社きもと announces briefing on financial results for the 2nd quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2027, to be held on November 13 (Friday)
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株式会社きもと announced that it will hold an online briefing on its financial results for the 2nd quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2027, via Zoom webinar on November 13, 2026.
“Even if the salary is somewhat lower, I would choose a company that offers student loan repayment assistance”: 63.6%. Survey on attitudes toward student loan repayment assistance
株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ and its subsidiary Hybrid One will run a campaign for vulnerability assessment services. The offers include free basic assessments, discounted plans for detailed assessments, and a monitor program. Applications will be accepted from October 15 to December 31, 2026.
Boosting attendance at tourism events with NFTs! “Echizen-Wakasa Digital Castle Stamp Tour” launches
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SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社 will launch the “Echizen-Wakasa Digital Castle Stamp Tour” campaign on October 13, 2026, in partnership with 株式会社セブン銀行 and 越前若狭お城フェス2026実行委員会. Customers who add funds at Seven Bank ATMs in the designated area will receive an NFT (digital castle stamp), helping encourage attendance at “Echizen-Wakasa Castle Festival 2026.”
Facts
It will run from Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Taking place in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1
More than 28,000 ATMs covering all of Japan
We support promotional campaigns for more than 200 companies, including major manufacturers, retailers, local governments and media companies.
Companies mentioned：SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、株式会社セブン銀行、越前若狭お城フェス2026実行委員会、福井銀行、経済産業省、株式会社デンソーウェーブ
Yamada Bee Farm × Contemporary Art: “Bee Art Festival — Be(e) the Future: Painting the Future of Life Together with Honeybees” launches
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株式会社山田養蜂場 has opened submissions for sculpture works by students at art universities and other institutions as part of the “Bee Art Festival,” scheduled for September 2027. The 5 selected works will receive production commissions of up to 3 million yen and be exhibited outdoors on the company's headquarters grounds.
Facts
Scheduled for September 2027
Starts Thursday, October 1, 2026
5 selected works
Maximum of ¥3 million
Early February 2027
Monday, February 15, 2027
Saturday, September 18, 2027
Tuesday, November 23 (national holiday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社山田養蜂場、Sandwich Inc.、SCAI THE BATHHOUSE、Pace Gallery、スターダストプロモーション、玉川大学、東京農工大、東大、富士フィルム・スクエア、養蜂産業振興会、IBBY、国連UNHCR、京都大学経営管理大学院、東京藝術大学、ヴェネチア建築大学（IUAV）、国際文化会館、金沢21世紀美術館、多摩美術大学、ボン美術館、十和田市現代美術館、ナント美術館、ニューヨーク近代美術館、南オーストラリア州立美術館、カステッロ・ディ・リヴォリ現代美術館、京都国立近代美術館、森美術館、東京音楽大学、東京富士美術館、京都市立芸術大学
[Up to 200Hz on a 40-inch screen!] No compromises on screen size or speed. INNOCN launches new ultrawide monitor “40C1R Max” in Japan
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INNOCN will launch the 40-inch, 21:9 ultrawide monitor “40C1R Max” on Amazon.co.jp on October 13, 2026. It features a refresh rate of up to 200Hz, an IPS panel, and 65W USB Type-C power delivery. The regular price is 87,990 yen, while the launch promotion price is 73,999 yen.
[Exclusive to セブン‐イレブン] Launch of 2 rich chocolate ice cream products featuring a 4-layer structure and the first-ever sauce filling in MOW history
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch 2 rich chocolate ice cream products for fall and winter, “Seven Premium Rich Raw Chocolate Bar” and “MOW Special Fondant au Chocolat,” at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide.
Facts
Price: 328 yen (354.24 yen including tax)
Release date: from Oct. 13 (Tue.), rolling out gradually
Price: 220 yen (237.60 yen including tax)
On sale: From October 20 (Tuesday), rolling out sequentially
Recruiting small and medium-sized businesses and startups seeking to connect with CVCs! — Reverse pitch event featuring 10 CVCs to support recruitment —
Meet, make, and connect in the forest — Outdoor event “Tsukuru Mori” to be held November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026
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The outdoor event “Tsukuru Mori” will be held in Keihoku, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, on November 7 and 8, 2026. Its theme is “Live, create, connect.” The program is set to include music and dance from around the world on a thatched-roof stage, craft workshops, and a food area.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
Original前売りチケット２日間通し2000円
1-day ticket: 1,500 yen
Ticket purchased on the day: 1-day ticket, 2,000 yen
1-day ticket for Keihoku and Miyama residents only: 500 yen
Venezuela Earthquake Animal Relief Fundraiser: Approximately 3.85 million yen donated with your support
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Anicom Holdings Co., Ltd. donated a total of 3,848,439 yen to IFAW, combining donations collected through its Venezuela earthquake animal relief fundraiser with funds contributed by the company.
Kyushu Institute of Technology receives the Innovation and Environment Bureau Director's Award (Award for Organizations Contributing to Industrial Standardization) at the 経済産業省's “Reiwa ８ Fiscal Year Industrial Standardization Awards”
[Tokyo and Osaka] Hosting “My Body Lab,” an interactive event for women who put up with menstrual discomfort [Mochida Pharmaceutical]
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Mochida Pharmaceutical is holding “My Body Lab,” an interactive event in Tokyo and Osaka for women who put up with menstrual discomfort. Based on survey findings, the event aims to provide accurate knowledge and lower barriers to visiting a gynecologist.
Feature: “Why Did Shodoshima Become the Island of Olives?—The Story of the Olive Project, a Meiji-Era National Startup” The English-Japanese e-book edition of Shodoshima Club’s 2026-27 Fall/Winter issue begins distribution in 13 countries worldwide.
It started with an area the size of 2 soccer fields
Sales are launched simultaneously every year on October 10
Kickoff on April 22, 1908
Celebrating 80 years of olive planting on the island
45th Seto Inland Sea Turtle Full Marathon National Championships
The course is approximately 9 km long
600 m elevation difference
Hospitality from 23 islands
Enjoy perks at approximately 70 restaurants, shops, and other venues
Companies mentioned：にほんげんき株式会社、井上誠耕園、Amazon Services International LLC、Apple、Google Play Books、Reedmoo、小豆島観光協会、小豆島町商工観光課、土庄町商工観光課、小豆島総合開発株式会社、小豆島国際ホテル、株式会社パオ・フィール、AQUA HOTEL 小豆島リゾート、台湾カフェ agon、さぬきうどん 來家、おおみねのうどん屋さん、小豆島オリーブ園、道の駅 小豆島オリーブ公園、小豆島ふるさと村、タケサン記念館 小豆島佃煮の郷「一徳庵」、ｍｙ place 小豆島、土庄港観光センター、寒霞渓ロープウェイ、京宝亭、kichibee（きちべぇ）、本格中国料理 錦華、別邸 銀四郎、二十四の瞳映画村、小豆島観光レンタカー、小豆島大観音 佛歯寺、日本料理 島活、妖怪美術館、２２４ワイナリー、マルキン醤油記念館、つくだに屋さん ２号店（岡田武市商店）、小豆島酒造
[Housing Helpers] Kanagawa Densetsu holds an off-site lesson at Chigasaki Municipal Umeda Elementary School using the “Local Work Guidebook DX”—150 fifth-graders thrilled by the secrets of fiber optics and a live demonstration of how to connect them
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On September 30, 2026, 神奈川電設株式会社 held an off-campus class for 150 fifth-grade students at Chigasaki Municipal Umeda Elementary School, using the “Regional Jobs Guidebook DX” to demonstrate how fiber optics work and how to connect them.
The 2nd installment in the “Alcoin” smartphone app series! Free game app “Alcoin Solitaire” launches on October 13
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株式会社Agoop will launch “Alcoin Solitaire,” a free app where users earn coins by playing solitaire, on October 13, 2026. It is the 2nd installment in the new series from “Alcoin,” a smartphone app that lets users earn coins by walking.
[Kagurazaka] カワニシカバン to hold its first outlet sale in Tokyo. Out-of-spec items and samples from the production process will be sold at prices below the regular price—a bag brand from Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribers
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株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト will hold its first outlet sale at Kagurazaka Session House in Tokyo on October 17 and 18, 2026. Out-of-spec items and samples will be sold at 10–30% off the regular price, alongside the new “Dual Tote every [Every].”
ベルメゾン, operated by 株式会社千趣会, is running a multi-buy campaign through October 28, 2026, with discounts of up to 20% depending on the number of items purchased from its cotton-blend warm innerwear line “ホットコット” and sweat-control innerwear line “Saralist.”
Koenji Mashita, a commercial facility beneath the elevated tracks at Koenji Station on the JR Chuo Line, will take part in the “20th Koenji Festival 2026,” held on October 24 and 25, 2026, and host “Koenji Mashita de SHOW!!”
Cheer on 島根スサノオマジック from Matsue Station and Shamine Matsue! The station and station complex join forces to energize home games
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Matsue Station of 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and JR西日本山陰開発株式会社 are running initiatives at Matsue Station and Shamine Matsue to support 島根スサノオマジック at its home games, including player announcements, decorations and prize draws.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31
Sunday, Nov. 1
2026-27 season
Scheduled installation: late October
Scheduled implementation: mid-October
Displayed for a limited time through mid-October
Limited-time display through October 20
Waiting room construction scheduled for early November
See rare trains at the Goto General Rolling Stock Center! Exhibition of the 381 series limited express “Yakumo,” “DE10 Orochi” and “Kumoya 145”
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西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 will hold an event at the Goto General Rolling Stock Center featuring rare trains, including the 381 series limited express “Yakumo,” and will sell tickets and travel packages through “tabiwa by WESTER” and “tabiwaトラベル.”
Facts
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 9:00–16:00
¥8,000 per person (tax included)
Original2026年10月21日（水）13:00から
Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、tabiwa by WESTER、tabiwaトラベル、NTA
Next-generation development program “Academy” launches with a view to global success. Paris Collection designers and others provide wide-ranging instruction, from design to business experience. This year, a lecture by internationally renowned dress designer Tomoki Koizumi has also been added.
Preschool children and junior high school students turn a pedestrian bridge slated for demolition into a canvas, drawing “gratitude” and “hope” — Muro Junior High School and Misato Nursery School in Toyohashi
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Ahead of the removal of the aging Misato pedestrian bridge in Toyohashi, Muro Junior High School and Misato Nursery School worked together on an event where children and students painted pictures expressing gratitude and hope.
[ASEAN Bridge Consulting] Establishes a training center in Boyolali, Indonesia, for Specified Skilled Worker jobs in logistics warehousing — Building completed and equipment selected, with full-scale operations set to begin in February 2027
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アセアンブリッジコンサルティング株式会社 has established “Logistics Training Center Presented by JIPA×ABC” in Boyolali, Indonesia, to train workers for Specified Skilled Worker jobs in logistics warehousing. Full-scale operations will begin in February 2027.
Facts
Full-scale operations will begin on February 1, 2027
岩田産業 runs its 4th-year international student internship program
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In September 2026, 岩田産業 ran its 4th-year internship program for 15 Eastern European students from 日本経済大学. The company reported on efforts that have evolved from providing support to fostering collaboration through participation in a food fair in Fukuoka and cross-cultural exchange.
Original三和酒類×東京藝術大学デザイン科研究プロジェクト成果発表「iichiko PERSON AWARD 2026 EXHIBITION」開催
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三和酒類株式会社 will hold the “iichiko PERSON AWARD 2026 EXHIBITION” from October 23 to 25, 2026, to present the results of its industry-academia collaboration project with the Design Department of 東京藝術大学.
Speaking at NoMaps Asahikawa 2026, discussing on-the-ground municipal DX driven by “AI × no-code” with Asahikawa City
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M-SOLUTIONS株式会社 spoke at a talk session at “NoMaps Asahikawa 2026,” held at the west concourse of Asahikawa Station on October 11, 2026, where it discussed on-the-ground municipal DX driven by “AI × no-code” with Asahikawa City. The city is advancing the in-house development of business applications using kintone, with 320 applications built as of the end of March 2026.
カインズ signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Ueda City
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株式会社カインズ signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, on October 13, 2026. The agreement covers cooperation in 7 areas, including disaster prevention, environmental conservation and the promotion of local industries, with the aim of improving services for residents and developing the local community. カインズ 上田国分店 is also scheduled to open on October 29, 2026.
第一アイペット signs comprehensive partnership agreement on pet disaster preparedness with 一般社団法人全日本動物専門教育協会
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第一アイペット損害保険株式会社 signed a memorandum of understanding on comprehensive cooperation for pet disaster preparedness with 一般社団法人全日本動物専門教育協会 (SAE), effective October 13, 2026. The two parties aim to improve local communities’ preparedness for pet-related disasters through efforts including promoting the Pet Disaster Risk Management Specialist® qualification and conducting awareness-raising activities.
[リーガロイヤルホテル大阪] Hosting “New Year’s Gourmet Buffet 2027” for 3 generations of families to enjoy
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リーガロイヤルホテル大阪 will host “New Year’s Gourmet Buffet 2027” on January 1 and 2, 2027, offering sumptuous dishes, festival-style activities, lion dances and more.
Facts
January 1 (Friday, public holiday) and 2 (Saturday), 2027, for 2 days
柳屋食堂, founded 55 years ago and left without a store after a fire, to rebuild. Crowdfunding begins October 13
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柳屋食堂, which operated in Fukuoka Prefecture for 55 years, lost its premises in a fire in June 2026. It will launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE on October 13 to rebuild, with a target of ¥10,000,000.
How much easier can AI make your company’s work? .Pro launches “Generative AI Adoption Assessment Training,” offering hands-on experience in 90 minutes for ¥49,800, online nationwide
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株式会社D-ing operates .Pro, a Python and AI-specialist school in Shibuya Ward, and began offering generative AI training for businesses in December 2025. It has now launched “Generative AI Adoption Assessment Training,” an online nationwide program that lets participants experience the benefits of introducing AI into their company’s operations for ¥49,800 over 90 minutes.
[Autumn flavors] Enjoy autumn with Okinawan beni imo and salt milk. A cup ice cream makes its debut from the buzzworthy shop on Okinawa’s Sesoko Island! The lineup features 2 varieties made with ingredients from Okinawa: “しおみるく。” and “べにいもみるく。”
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Two cup ice cream varieties supervised by SESOKO TABLE by TAKITA, a soft-serve specialty shop on Okinawa’s Sesoko Island operated by 株式会社KZM—しおみるく。 and べにいもみるく。—will go on sale nationwide at イトーヨーカドー and ヨーク from October 14.
Facts
From Oct. 14 (Wed.)
Price: ¥398 (before tax)
Early sales begin September 19 (Saturday)
At 196 stores and
Price: ¥5,000 each (before tax)
Opened on Okinawa’s Sesoko Island in March 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社KZM、SESOKO TABLE by TAKITA、イトーヨーカドー、ヨーク
Ensuring retaining wall safety is difficult for government alone: How can the private sector help? Municipalities seek support with “awareness and consultation,” “information provision” and “assessment expertise”
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According to the 一般社団法人日本擁壁保証協会’s “2025 Survey on the State of Retaining Walls in Japan,” municipalities look primarily to the private sector for knowledge-based support in retaining wall safety management—such as awareness-raising, information provision and assessment expertise—rather than outsourcing practical work. Private-sector involvement is expected to complement the limits of government action on privately owned land.
Facts
Support in raising awareness and responding to consultations from owners and managers
Providing information on effective measures
Providing expertise in checking and assessing danger levels
Difficult to guide or intervene because the land is privately owned
A new option from Japan for the global seafood industry amid climate change. Shelltas succeeds in combined land-based aquaculture of scallops and abalone using artificial seawater developed with naturally derived materials
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株式会社Shelltas has succeeded in keeping scallops in a fully closed land-based aquaculture system without water exchange for approximately 7 months, as well as in combined scallop and abalone farming, using artificial seawater made with the scallop-shell-derived material “SeaFect®” and the water-environment control technology “Water OS®.” It plans to conduct a scale-up demonstration in Akihabara, Tokyo.
“BLUE OCEAN FESTIVAL 2026” to be held at Osaka’s N二色の浜 on October 25! An autumn day of ocean, fishing, food, music and pro wrestling
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二色の浜ブルーオーシャンフェスティバル実行委員会 will hold the “Nishikinohama Blue Ocean Festival 2026” around Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture, on October 25, 2026. The event will feature the ocean, fishing, food, music and pro wrestling, with a live performance by ET-KING, a special match by 大阪プロレス and a tuna-cutting show among the planned attractions. Booths will also promote marine conservation, and the festival is positioned as a partner event for the 45th National Festival for the Rich Sea.
アリックスパートナーズ releases outlook report on the European automotive industry
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アリックスパートナーズ released an outlook report on the European automotive industry to coincide with the 2026 Paris Motor Show, pointing to worsening profitability as a structural challenge, the need to reorganize factories and reform organizations, competition from Chinese companies, and vulnerabilities in the battery supply chain.
Facts
9 times for automakers
5 times for auto parts makers
15 assembly plants with utilization rates below 60%
Production capacity for approximately 2.5 million vehicles
Original精製原材料...8割以上が欧州域外に集中
Electricity prices are about 2 times those in China
Share in Western Europe (EU, EFTA and the UK) was 10.7% in the second quarter of 2026
Just under 6% in the same period a year earlier
About 15% in the UK, where there are no additional tariffs
The usual 10% tariff
Countervailing duties of more than 35% at most
上海汽車集団（SAIC） sales in the EU have fallen by about half from their 2023 peak
Chinese companies' vehicle assembly capacity outside China is expected to reach about 3.4 million vehicles by 2030
Decide whether to continue, transform or withdraw within 24 months
AI tool “Nuseek AIRA” launches with an unlimited free trial to address EC staff's “We have the data, but can't put it to use” problem
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NUSEEK株式会社 launched its conversational AI service “Nuseek AIRA,” which supports EC staff in using data, on October 13, 2026. The service offers an unlimited free trial and integrates data from GA4 and advertising tools to suggest measures and detect missed opportunities.
Announcing participation in “AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26”
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株式会社エクシーズ and 株式会社RIT, both part of the Taiyo Holdings Group, will exhibit at “AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26,” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 20 and 21, 2026.
Satisfaction with a meal doesn't end at the dining table.
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BROSTOKYO began selling “Warm Chickpea Salad with Cumin” on September 28, 2026, putting chickpeas center stage. The product is designed with satiety and how people feel after eating in mind, and has already attracted repeat purchasers.
日本TCS launches service to support development of an “Energy Intelligence Platform” for transmission and distribution utilities
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日本タタ・コンサルタンシー・サービシズ株式会社（日本TCS） has launched a service to support the development of an “Energy Intelligence Platform” (EIP) that integrates IT, OT and ET system data for domestic transmission and distribution utilities.
Luxury coffee brand “Largo” signs official partnership agreement with ミシュランガイド
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UCC's luxury brand for commercial regular coffee, “Largo,” announced that it will become the official coffee partner of “ミシュランガイド東京・関西2027” starting February 1, 2027.
【BITCOIN JAPAN 2026】Event details released, including dance battles and comedy shows
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株式会社ANAPホールディングス has published details on its official website for “BITCOIN JAPAN 2026,” a large-scale Bitcoin event to be held at Bellesalle Akihabara on November 27 and 28, 2026. The event consists of 3 parts: a business conference, a specialized exhibition and a public festival, with CoinPost in charge of planning and operations.
Survey of 300 women finds that about half are unaware that hair thinning and hair loss can have “multiple overlapping causes”
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A survey of 300 women conducted by 一般社団法人SKINLABO found that 49.0% said they “did not know much” or “did not know at all” that multiple factors can contribute to hair thinning and hair loss. While the link to aging is widely recognized, awareness of other factors, such as iron deficiency and thyroid disease, was low.
株式会社FromTo, which provides services connecting local governments and businesses, signs partnership agreement with Misato Town, Saitama Prefecture, on soliciting corporate hometown tax donations.
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株式会社FromTo has signed a partnership agreement with Misato Town, Saitama Prefecture, on soliciting corporate hometown tax donations.
勤次郎 to exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka]
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勤次郎株式会社 will exhibit at HR EXPO, a specialized show held as part of the 11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka] at Intex Osaka from November 18, 2026. It will display its HRM solution “Universal 勤次郎” and its new time clock, “NRL-3.”
Facts
Capital: ¥4,099,300,000
Has provided work and labor management systems for more than 30 years
A pairing of tea and fine cuisine brewed with Akita's 2 famous waters from Mount Chokai and Shirakami-Sanchi—“Tea-Scented Gourmet Experience,” a 2-day event to be held for the first time
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田 will hold a tea and food pairing event titled “Tea-Scented Gourmet Experience” for 2 days only, on October 17 and 18, 2026. The event will feature Chinese tea, Japanese black tea and sake-brewing water sourced from the famous waters of Mount Chokai and Shirakami-Sanchi, with commentary by Yuka Ozono, and offer 3 plans: lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
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Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Sunday, October 18
Original1名様4,800円
Original1名様4,000円
Original1名様10,000円
Capacity: 20 people per day
Hardness 19
More than 20 years of experience
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、天寿酒造、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、tea & peace
大谷大学博物館 will hold the special exhibition “Printing, Stamping, Copying: Aspects of Writing” from October 10 to November 28, 2026, exhibiting a total of 44 works, including the impression of the National Treasure seal reading “King of Na of Wa” and the Goryeo edition of the Buddhist canon, as well as Important Cultural Properties.
Bringing new-business expertise to SIer and IT development company projects—launching a collaboration program that jointly supports initiatives from business planning and customer validation through development
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 launched a collaboration program on October 1, 2026, to jointly provide new-business expertise with SIer and IT development companies.
Announcing participation in “AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26”
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株式会社エクシーズ and 株式会社RIT, both part of the Taiyo Holdings Group, announced that they will exhibit at “AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26,” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 20 and 21, 2026. The companies will showcase solutions for AI adoption and DX promotion for frontline departments in areas such as human resources, accounting and finance, legal affairs, sales, and manufacturing.
JSTQB (the software testing qualification certification organization) releases the Japanese translation of the Test Automation Strategy Specialist (CT-TAS) Version 1.0 J01 syllabus
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JSTQB released the Japanese translation of the Test Automation Strategy Specialist (CT-TAS) Version 1.0 J01 syllabus on October 13, 2026. The syllabus was developed based on the latest version from ISTQB and covers costs and ROI, test allocation, deployment strategies, and metrics.
“Danceable music promotion” brought to life through a creator’s choreography. 株式会社Suu handles casting and production for the “もぐもぐたいむ” launch campaign
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株式会社Suu handled the entire campaign for 株式会社C-Garden’s Sound Graffiti Studio new song “もぐもぐたいむ,” from engaging dance creator 神綺杏菜 and producing the choreography and costumes to posting videos on YouTube and TikTok.
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The song’s official launch on September 25, 2026
The video was released on September 26
Choreography production period: June–September 2026
[Notice of Osaka office relocation] 株式会社プランベース strengthens support for customers in the Kansai region
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株式会社プランベース relocated its Osaka office from Yodogawa Ward to Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, effective October 2, 2026, to strengthen its support system in the Kansai region.
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Friday， October 2， 2026
Has supported applications for subsidies for more than 1,500 companies
A track record of securing approvals totaling more than 20 billion yen
Cellid joins Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon® START” program to accelerate AR glasses development
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Cellid株式会社 is joining Qualcomm Technologies’ “Snapdragon® START” program to accelerate AR glasses development. A live demonstration of “Crux,” an AR headset powered by Snapdragon, is scheduled for the “Augmented Enterprise Summit 2026” in October 2026.
[LOVE BY e.m.] New sparkling pavé collection celebrating the 30th anniversary launches in November. Pre-release available at an October event.
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イー・エム・デザイン株式会社 will launch “LOVE BY e.m.,” a new collection celebrating the 30th anniversary of jewelry brand “e.m.,” on November 1. The collection will be available in advance at an event in Harajuku starting October 21.
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30th anniversary
Nov. 1
Oct. 21
Oct. 25
￥13,200
￥52,800
Companies mentioned：イー・エム・デザイン株式会社、e.m.、LOVE BY e.m.
[little emblem] New collection celebrating the 30th anniversary. Amulet jewelry featuring delicate star and heart motifs, initial rings, and more.
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イー・エム・デザイン株式会社, which operates the jewelry brand “e.m.,” will launch a new collection from “little emblem” on November 1 to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary.
Symposium to be held in Yokohama on December 11: The future of education and research shaped by location data and AI
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Yokohama City University, LBMA Japan, and 株式会社ゼンリンデータコム will hold a symposium in Yokohama on December 11, 2026, to discuss the future of education and research related to location data and AI.
[Limited to 900 bottles for the Japanese market] “The Goldrons Sherry Cask Finish #4” launches
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株式会社ジャパンインポートシステム will launch “ゴールドロンズ,” a blended malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, in a Japan-market-exclusive “Sherry Cask Finish #4” edition on October 15, 2026. Production is limited to 900 bottles.
TechBIZ joins Qiita’s largest tech conference, “Qiita Conference 2026 Autumn,” as a Diamond Sponsor and takes part in 2 sessions
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株式会社テックビズ will participate as a Diamond Sponsor in “Qiita Conference 2026 Autumn,” to be held online from October 27 to 29, 2026. Daisuke Fujimura and Yoshishige Tsuji will speak at the conference.
TechMatrix signs distribution agreement with “Halcyon,” a specialist in ransomware protection
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テクマトリックス株式会社 has signed a distribution agreement with Halcyon Tech, Inc., the developer of the ransomware protection platform “Halcyon,” and has begun sales.
[Hosted by 株式会社Meta Osaka] Bringing spatial technology into the implementation phase for cities and daily life. “JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026” to be held at Namba SkyO on Friday, Nov. 20
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一般社団法人Metaverse Japan and 株式会社Meta Osaka announced that they will hold “JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026” at Namba SkyO on Nov. 20, 2026. Featuring sessions and exhibitions on the social implementation of spatial technologies such as XR and AI, the event has also begun accepting applications from exhibitors and creators.
[福岡県庁] The 25th Healthy 21st Century Fukuoka Prefecture Festival is coming! — A health day with everyone taking center stage!
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福岡県 will hold the “25th Healthy 21st Century Fukuoka Prefecture Festival” at イオンモール八幡東 on Oct. 18. A range of events, including a stage performance by Junichi Davidson and health-check booths, will be offered free of charge.
[福岡県庁] “Medicine and Health Fair 2026” to be held — Join us to learn about the proper use of medicines and other products
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福岡県 will hold “Medicine and Health Fair 2026” at ソラリアプラザ on Oct. 17, featuring medication consultations, a narcotics detection dog demonstration, and an exhibit of disaster-response vehicles.
Bringing spatial technology to urban development, commerce and entertainment. “JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026” to be held in Osaka on Nov. 20; exhibitors sought
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株式会社Meta Osaka announced that it will co-host “JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026,” a business forum to be held in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2026, with 一般社団法人Metaverse Japan. 株式会社NANKAI and eスタジアム株式会社 will participate as special partners. The forum aims to promote demonstrations and collaboration in urban development, commerce and entertainment using spatial technologies such as XR and AI, and is currently seeking exhibitors.
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Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
On a scale of approximately ¥60 trillion
¥732.9 billion in 2023
¥1.5674 trillion
About 500 people in total
Application deadline: Oct. 31
A total of 600 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社Meta Osaka、一般社団法人Metaverse Japan、株式会社NANKAI、eスタジアム株式会社、IDC Japan
クリエーションライン awards the COSTA Prize at “StartupGo!Go!” to Kaginowa, whose seaweed could hold the key to reducing methane from cattle
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クリエーションライン awarded the COSTA Prize to 株式会社カギノワ at StartupGo!Go! 2026 The Pitch. Kaginowa is a startup aiming to reduce methane emissions from cattle using the seaweed “Asparagopsis.”
Following Singapore, head beauty brand haru launches in its second ASEAN country, Malaysia
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株式会社nijito announced that it will begin selling head beauty brand “haru” in Malaysia at アインズ＆トルペ in September 2026. This marks the brand’s expansion into its second ASEAN country, following Singapore.
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July 2026
All 8 products
September 2026
8 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
“SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Chiba Prefecture Tournament” held. Chiba Reimei High School’s team “I just happen to like that kind of thing” wins after a fierce battle! The 43 participants collected 32.12 kg of trash!
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一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and Chiba Television Broadcasting held the “SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Chiba Prefecture Tournament” at JFA Yume Field on Sept. 19. The 43 participants collected 32.12 kg of trash, and the Chiba Reimei High School team won.