ReYuu Japan announces completion of acquisition of shares in 株式会社あいプロ
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ReYuu Japan株式会社 announced that it has acquired all shares of 株式会社あいプロ from 株式会社Providers under a share transfer agreement dated Aug. 25, 2026, completing its conversion into a consolidated subsidiary. The transfer price was 399.7 million yen.
[October 2026] Market trends in freelance project rates [フリーランスボード]
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INSTANTROOM株式会社 announced trends in freelance project rates for October 2026. The average monthly rate was 757,000 yen. Rust had the highest rate among programming languages, while Ruby on Rails led among frameworks.
[6th edition] First event in Kyushu, featuring a Kumamoto-exclusive flavor! The delicious, fluffy-and-chewy Japanese confectionery project "Tabisuru Tsubara Tsubara" comes to 鶴屋百貨店 本店 starting Wednesday, Oct. 14
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株式会社鶴屋吉信 is holding a special sales event, “旅するつばらつばら,” at 鶴屋百貨店 本店 in Kumamoto for 7 days from Oct. 14 to mark the 30th anniversary of its bestselling baked confection, “つばらつばら.” The event, being held in Kyushu for the first time, will feature limited-edition new flavors made with 不知火 citrus and chestnuts.
Facts
Marked its 30th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2026
7 days from Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, to Tuesday, Oct. 20
Deployment of AI Agent Suite “Terry2 mini” at ケーブルテレビ株式会社
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Hmcomm株式会社 has deployed AI Agent Suite “Terry2 mini” at ケーブルテレビ株式会社, improving the efficiency of nighttime telephone reception services and reducing costs.
Facts
4 prefectures: Tochigi, Gunma, Ibaraki and Saitama
Akkodis provides multilingual intelligence for races of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
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Akkodis has begun providing a real-time multilingual translation solution using its AI-Core system for spectator areas at events of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. First deployed at the Italian Grand Prix, the solution uses a low-latency, high-performance edge computing environment to instantly translate driver radio communications and race commentary into more than 50 languages.
Facts
More than 50 languages
End-to-end latency of less than 50 milliseconds
Power consumption of less than 600W
Original4,000 TOPS(1秒あたり4,000兆回の演算)
Companies mentioned:Akkodis、Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team、Adecco Group、Microsoft Azure、The Adecco Group
Accelerating app quality improvements and improvement cycles for Platio Canvas AI / Bakusoku.AI — New “AI Automated Testing” and “AI Vulnerability Check” features accelerate field-led AX!
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アステリア株式会社 and its subsidiary アステリアキャンバス株式会社 announced the addition of new features to their AI-native business platforms “Platio Canvas AI” and “Bakusoku.AI”: “AI Automated Testing” (to be added on Oct. 14) and “AI Vulnerability Check” (planned for Oct. 30). The features are designed to improve the quality of generated apps and speed up improvement cycles.
Mino City and CEメディアハウス sign comprehensive partnership agreement to co-create a regional brand
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Mino City and CEメディアハウス signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on Sept. 30, 2026, to promote sustainable regional revitalization through the co-creation of a regional brand.
Online event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 13:00! How is “Japanese sword investment” different from other tangible assets? Explaining how to assess its value
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a free online webinar from 13:00 on Oct. 24, explaining how to assess the value of “Japanese sword investment.” The speaker will be 小林昌裕, president and CEO of 株式会社レベクリ.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 13:00–14:00
【ワタシのミライ】66 initiatives nationwide! “気候アクションウィーク2026” drew more than approximately 13,000 people to call for serious climate action
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The project “ワタシのミライ,” run by 認定特定非営利活動法人 FoE Japan, held “気候アクションウィーク2026” from Sept. 11 to 27, 2026. It organized 66 initiatives nationwide, with more than approximately 13,000 people taking part.
Tenniix(テニックス) joins the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale”! Tenniix Basic and Tenniix Pro discounted by up to 20%
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Tenniix, the smart tennis machine brand developed by FLUX ROBOTICS, will take part in the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale,” running from Oct. 13 to 19, 2026. Tenniix Pro and Tenniix Basic will be discounted by up to 20%.
Facts
Up to 20% OFF
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
Monday, October 19
Maximum ball speed of approximately 120 km/h
5,000 rpm spin
Lightweight design weighing just 8.5 kg
Can hold more than 100 balls
Up to approximately 4 hours of continuous use
25 types of courses
Support funding exceeding approximately ¥140 million
Total support: approximately ¥187 million
Number of supporters: 1,654
Companies mentioned:FLUX ROBOTICS(HONG KONG)CO.,LIMITED、FLUX ROBOTICS CO., LIMITED、Tenniix、Amazon、Kickstarter、Makuake、日経トレンディ、Tenniix Japan
An unseen warmth creates the dawn. Zoth Consulting completely revamps its corporate website to embody its brand world
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Zoth Consulting株式会社 has completely revamped its corporate website to embody its brand world. With “dawn” as its theme, the new site brings together its 3 businesses (ゾスキャリ, ゾスコン and ゾスAI) under the idea of “human potential,” expressing the brand’s passion through design and content.
【江戸東京たてもの園】Special nighttime opening this fall, with historic buildings illuminated in “夜間特別開園 たてもののライトアップ”!
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江戸東京たてもの園 will hold a special nighttime opening and illumination event on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. Visitors can experience lighting at historic buildings, gas lamps and irori hearths.
A new offering for the growing instant tea market: Ito En to hold a product launch event for its “Sarasara Dissolving Series.” Tsurube Shofukutei and Yukiko Nonomura take on the “Pushu-Pushu Challenge”!
株式会社三旺コーポレーション, in joint research with Tohoku University, confirmed that “VitaRost®,” a taxifolin ingredient derived from larch, selectively inhibits the growth of Clostridium perfringens, an intestinal pathogen. The findings were published in the international academic journal Microbiology Spectrum.
[Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden] The vivid blue Japanese gentian, which colors Japan’s satoyama landscapes in autumn, is in peak bloom
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Japanese gentians are in peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden and can be enjoyed until early November. Events include a Monday campaign offering free admission for children and the “Manneken Pis Cloak-Dressing Event.”
Facts
They grow to a height of 20–100 cm
They are expected to be on view until early November
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
[For HR professionals—streaming starts 10/14] Prove the impact of HR strategy through business results: “HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn”
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will stream “HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” online on Oct. 14, 2026. Under the theme “Prove the impact of HR strategy through business results,” recordings from the July event will be available free of charge to registered participants only.
Shion Stage makes full-scale entry into the childcare staffing business
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株式会社シオンステージ has partnered with あさか保育人材養成学校 and launched “Shion Stage Childcare Staff Service,” a staffing and placement service for childcare workers and assistants.
“Street Fighter 6” Year 4 character 2, Arjun, arrives today, Tuesday, Oct. 13!
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Arjun, the 2nd character in Year 4 of “Street Fighter 6,” arrives on Oct. 13. The announcement also includes information on new outfits, an SNS campaign, and the Years 1–2 Edition.
Facts
Download edition: 7,990 yen (tax included)
Physical edition: 8,789 yen (tax included)
・Download edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)
“Arjun” Graffiti Art Acrylic Panel Stand (not for sale): 10 winners
Report on exhibiting at FaW TOKYO (ファッションワールド東京) Autumn 2026
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ヤマシンフィルタ株式会社 exhibited at FaW TOKYO (ファッションワールド東京) Autumn 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026. The display included TEXIFIL®, a functional material using nanofiber technology, the TEXIFIL-Zero® material under development, bioelectrodes, and EMI shields.
Launch of the “ABILI Customer Harassment Prevention Package,” specialized for the service industry
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ClipLine株式会社 has launched the “ABILI Customer Harassment Prevention Package,” a customer harassment prevention package for the service industry. The solution addresses 5 measures required under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies and combines 22 video resources with AI role-play.
Facts
Used by more than 40 companies
(*1) As of July 2026
On Oct. 1, 2026, the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies came into force
Features that address the “5 measures”
22 video resources focused on customer harassment in the service industry
Transforming the integrated report from “a document to read” into “IR you can ask questions of with AI”
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株式会社ウィルズ has launched an interactive report feature on its IR platform “IR-port,” allowing users to ask questions about integrated reports using AI. On October 13, 2026, it made its “Integrated Report 2025” available in Japanese and English, enabling the public to try the feature.
ミーク株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026,” which opens at Makuhari Messe on October 21, 2026, showcasing its IoT/DX platform “MEEQ” and MVNE services.
“Kinmugi <Goyururi>,” the first limited-edition product in the Kinmugi brand, now a beer, to launch in limited quantities
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Suntory will launch “Kinmugi <Goyururi>,” the first limited-edition product in the Kinmugi brand, which focuses on the delicious flavor of malt, nationwide in limited quantities starting December 8.
“National Prefectural eSports Championship 2026”: Online qualifiers for “Puzzle & Dragons” and “eFootball™” to begin
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一般社団法人日本eスポーツ協会 (JESU) announced that online qualifiers for the “Puzzle & Dragons” and “eFootball™” divisions will begin ahead of the “National Prefectural eSports Championship 2026,” scheduled for December 12 and 13. The tournament features 3 official titles: “eFootball™,” “Gran Turismo 7” and “Puzzle & Dragons.”
Not giving up on “working” and “having a role,” even with severe disabilities: A project launches in Gifu City to make the lives and work of people with severe motor and intellectual disabilities a source of social value
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社会福祉法人いぶき福祉会, based in Gifu City, has launched a project to present the “working lives” and everyday activities of people with severe motor and intellectual disabilities as a source of social value. It will raise funds through a hometown tax donation-based government crowdfunding campaign from October 13, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
“J.League Club Championship”: A total of 440 players from 40 J1 and J2 clubs to appear in “Regular 2026/27” cards!
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント will introduce “Regular 2026/27” cards featuring data from the 2026/27 season in its mobile game “J.League Club Championship” starting October 13, and is holding a commemorative campaign.
Aviaf launches “A-MOS,” a platform that centralizes advertising campaign analysis, improvement proposals and decision histories
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株式会社Aviaf will launch “A-MOS,” a platform that centralizes advertising campaign analysis, improvement proposals and decision histories, on October 9, 2026.
With support from クラスター and スクーミー, the main event of the high school metaverse creation contest “Cluster INNOVATION CUP for youth” announced
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クラスター株式会社 announced that the main event of “Cluster INNOVATION CUP for youth,” a metaverse creation contest for high school students, will be held at “EDIX Osaka 2026” from October 13 to 15, 2026. 株式会社スクーミー is supporting the event, which is open to high school students nationwide.
Self-produced 9-member boy group UNiFY thrills audiences at the Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour finale with a hit music video that has surpassed 1 million views!
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Self-produced 9-member boy group UNiFY performed its hit song, whose music video has surpassed 1 million views, at the finale of its Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour at NEW PIER HALL in Tokyo. The show was completely sold out, marking a step toward performing at Nippon Budokan.
“Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé,” a rosé wine lovingly crafted by Queen drummer Roger Taylor, the world-famous rock band’s drummer, to launch in Japan soon
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An event will be held at gee-ge. in Shibuya on October 18 to mark the Japanese launch of “Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé,” a rosé wine developed jointly by Queen drummer Roger Taylor and a producer in Provence.
Facts
Oct. 18
Grenache 70%
Advance: ¥4,000
Tickets at the door: 4,500 yen
1 drink: 700 yen
Twenty years old
Approximately 120 minutes
Companies mentioned:株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント、MUSIC LIFE CLUB、都商会、gee-ge.
ボッシュ launches “J-Fit (+) Silicone,” a flat wiper for Japanese cars with water-repellent silicone rubber!
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ボッシュ株式会社 has begun selling “J-Fit (+) Silicone,” a flat wiper for Japanese cars equipped with water-repellent silicone rubber. It is also running a global campaign to mark the 100th anniversary of its wiper system in 2026.
Facts
The wiper system’s 100th anniversary, celebrated in 2026
Run the wipers on dry glass for approximately 5 minutes
Coverage of more than 90% of Japanese cars
Has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for 5 consecutive years
ボッシュ・グループ’s consolidated third-party sales in Japan in 2025 were approximately 460 billion yen
Approximately 7,200 employees
The number of employees in 2025 was approximately 413,000
Sales of 91 billion euros
Approximately 82,000 employees are involved in research and development.
“ビショップ Music Festival 2026” to be held at Kobe’s Meriken Park
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The outdoor festival “ビショップ Music Festival 2026,” organized by 株式会社ビショップ, was held at Kobe’s Meriken Park on October 3, 2026, drawing approximately 6,000 people. Ten acts, including ALI and UA, performed, and fashion and food areas were also set up.
Projection-mapping work “Until It Reaches You,” created in collaboration with 都立総合芸術高等学校, opens today
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The work “Until It Reaches You,” created by students of 都立総合芸術高等学校, was released on October 9 as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building projection-mapping show “TOKYO Night & Light.”
Facts
Screening start date: October 9 (Friday)
More than 170 instructors
Approximately 8 million listings
Ranked among the top 10%
Companies mentioned:TOKYO Night & LightPR事務局、都立総合芸術高等学校、オムニバス・ジャパン、alumni、TOHO CO.,LTD.、トリップアドバイザー
[Ministop exclusive] “Amazon Gift Card × electronic money WAON campaign”
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インコム・ジャパン株式会社 and Ministop are running a campaign from October 13 to 19, 2026, at Ministop stores nationwide, awarding WAON POINT when customers purchase Amazon gift cards.
Corporate brand film “Kawaru, Saki e.”: “Our 130th Anniversary, and Beyond” released
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To mark its 130th anniversary on October 15, 2026, 川崎重工 released the latest installment of its corporate brand film “Kawaru, Saki e.,” titled “Our 130th Anniversary, and Beyond,” narrated by Naomi Trauden.
From Wahei Freiz: Enjoy hot and cold dishes in comfort in every season. Launch of the stainless-steel double-walled bowl “ふたえうつわ”
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和平フレイズ株式会社 will launch “ふたえうつわ,” a double-walled stainless-steel bowl, in September 2026. The lightweight, durable product is suitable for both hot and cold dishes.
Limited-time event “JUNGLIA×ORION Island Breeze Mēnsōre Festival” to run from October 13 (Tuesday) to December 27 (Sunday), 2026
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株式会社ジャパンエンターテイメント will hold the limited-time event “JUNGLIA×ORION Island Breeze Mēnsōre Festival,” a collaboration with オリオンビール, at the theme park JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa from October 13 to December 27, 2026.
[October 20 (Tuesday)] “How will HR move in 2030? The ‘proactive health strategy’ in the age of AI” — Free online seminar for HR and health-promotion professionals planning next year’s health initiatives and budget
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株式会社インテグリティ・ヘルスケア will hold a free online seminar on health strategies in the age of AI on October 20, 2026.
Effective October 13, 2026, JTG証券 added 楽天銀行 to the partner financial institutions for its real-time “online bank deposit” service, bringing the total to 6 banks.
JTG証券 opens initial subscriptions for new fund investing in Asia’s growth companies supporting an AI-driven society: “Eastspring Asia Technology Equity Fund”
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JTG証券 began initial subscriptions on October 13, 2026, for the “Eastspring Asia Technology Equity Fund,” a fund from イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社.
Creating an environment where Japanese-language teachers can focus on teaching. Dedicated teacher recruitment website launched.
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行知学園株式会社 has launched a dedicated Japanese-language teacher recruitment website. Alongside job listings, it introduces the workplace environment and insights from current teachers to give applicants a clearer picture of the role. The company is also working to create an environment where teachers can focus on education through a division of responsibilities with administrative staff and support programs.
[株式会社アセンド] Exhibiting AI call recording, transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” at “AI×DX Solution Fair in Shinjuku,” hosted by Otsuka Corporation
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株式会社アセンド will exhibit at “AI×DX Solution Fair in Shinjuku,” hosted by 株式会社大塚商会 on October 20, 2026, and showcase its AI call recording, transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus.”
サークレイスグループ to provide hands-on classes in AI and data utilization to 関西大学’s Faculty of Business Data Science
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Based on an agreement signed in March 2026 with 関西大学’s Faculty of Business Data Science, サークレイスグループ will offer hands-on classes in AI and data utilization starting in October 2026.
“For a safe and comfortable Shimanami Kaido”: Rules awareness campaign for inbound cyclists begins [今治市, 愛媛県]
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愛媛県, 今治市, and the Toyota Mobility Foundation have produced videos and posters to inform inbound cyclists on the Shimanami Kaido about bicycle-use rules, and have begun showing and displaying them at rental bicycle terminals and other locations.
Considering media adaptations for business cards, materials and SNS, and workshops based on specific conditions. フィシルコム revamps branding estimate simulation
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its branding estimate simulation and offers a page where users can check an approximate estimate based on the scope of work requested, the number of media formats, and workshop conditions.
Subsidiary Ladybird launches “HYDRAX,” a professional beauty device for men
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Serendip Holdings subsidiary Ladybird will launch “HYDRAX,” a professional facial beauty device for men, on October 13, 2026. In response to market research showing growing demand for men’s skincare, the company is proposing it as a new treatment menu option for salons.
Facts
The men’s cosmetics market reached 49.7 billion yen in 2024
114.8% year on year
Expanding to approximately 1.8 times its 2019 size
[Approximately 3 times the national average] ニチイ graduates achieve a 77.3% pass rate on the care manager exam! Applications open for the 2027 care manager exam preparation course
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株式会社ニチイ学館 opened applications on October 13 for its 2027 care manager exam preparation course, “Care Manager Exam Preparation Perfect Seminar.” Graduates of the course have achieved an average pass rate of 77.3% over the past 3 years, approximately 3 times the national average (26.1%).
In an era of yen depreciation: Bottles, cups and tumblers direct from a Chinese factory. Corporate commemorative gifts, novelties and promotional goods with original printing for advertising agencies, wholesalers and distributors/retailers. Early-bird 10% OFF through November 11
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優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has begun wholesale sales of full-color printed bottles for the Japanese market and is offering an early-bird 10% OFF through November 11.
株式会社MFS has released its October 2026 report using the condo AI appraisal service “CAPS.” Prices of existing condominiums nationwide and in Tokyo’s 23 wards continue to rise, indicating that the market as a whole is not declining. Meanwhile, price adjustments (declines) are being seen in waterfront high-rise condominiums and the high-end segment above 200 million yen, while rising rents are improving yields.
Facts
Nationwide (up 10.9% year on year)
45 high-rise condominium buildings
High-end properties priced above 200 million yen
Yield (rent × 12 months / condominium price) improved from 2.76% to 2.95%
Flashforge full-color 3D printer “CJ270” available for preorder from October 13 [APPLE TREE株式会社]
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APPLE TREE株式会社 began taking preorders for the Flashforge full-color 3D printer “CJ270” on October 13, 2026. The unit is priced at 635,000 yen, and preorders for a set with dedicated UV resin also begin on the same day.
Workplace dress codes are becoming more casual—but “How casual is too casual?” Men unsure what to wear to work
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株式会社エアークローゼット conducted a survey on attitudes toward the growing casualization of workplace attire among male employees. The survey found that 60.3% feel workplace attire is becoming more casual, and that uncertainty is increasing amid the shift away from suits, as standards remain unclear.
Facts
60.3% feel that workplace attire is becoming “more casual”
77.8% believe their work attire “affects” the impression they make
Of those, 74.1% said they want to spend less time and effort choosing what to wear
Toyonaka City disability welfare service provider “豊泉家チャレンジドセンター豊中” is accepting tour requests and inquiries about short-term stays | Reassuring overnight support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with private rooms throughout
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“豊泉家チャレンジドセンター豊中,” operated by 社会福祉法人福祥福祉会 (豊泉家グループ), is accepting tour requests and inquiries about short-term stays for people with disabilities. It offers 12 private rooms and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with stays available from 1 night and 2 days to multiple consecutive nights.
Facts
12 private rooms
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Stays from 1 night and 2 days to multiple consecutive nights
[Osaka, Sakaisuji-Hommachi] More than 50 kinds of sake, with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 2,750 yen! 4 autumn sakes join the sake-tasting and all-you-can-drink selection to enjoy with oysters
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“Oyster and Seafood Nihonichi Sakaisuji-Hommachi,” operated by 株式会社N・I, has added 4 autumn sakes to its all-you-can-drink sake-tasting selection of more than 50 kinds of sake. The plan costs 2,750 yen (tax included) and offers 2 hours of all-you-can-drink.
A new “SPEEDCAT” featuring crocodile-effect details arrives. “SPEEDCAT CROC” launches on October 15 (Thursday)
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プーマ ジャパン株式会社 will launch “SPEEDCAT CROC,” a new style featuring crocodile-effect details and ROSÉ in the campaign visuals, on October 15, 2026. The suggested retail price is 15,950 yen (tax included).
Tickets for Asia’s largest photo art fair, “T3 PHOTO ASIA 2026,” now on sale through ArtSticker! 24 exhibitors from Japan and abroad will gather
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株式会社The Chain Museum has begun selling tickets for “T3 PHOTO ASIA 2026,” one of Asia’s largest photo art fairs, through its platform ArtSticker. 24 galleries from Japan and abroad will exhibit at the event, which will be held in Tokyo in October 2026.
Facts
It drew approximately 930,000 visitors last year
From 14 in 2024
It increased to 19 in 2025
The number of overseas guests visiting Japan also reached 33 last year
Advance-discount ticket: ¥1,500
Advance ticket: ¥2,000
Same-day tickets ¥2,500
Students/persons with disabilities ¥1,000
Companies mentioned:株式会社The Chain Museum、ArtSticker、一般社団法人TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY、株式会社シー・エム・エス、東京建物株式会社、株式会社シグマ、丸川コレクション、T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO実行委員会、AKI Gallery、ANOMALY、artspace AM、gallery ART UNLIMITED、AUGHT、Der-Horng Art Gallery、Dynasty Gallery、Egen Gallery、GALLERY YEH、HECTARE、KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY、KOTARO NUKAGA、MEM、MISA SHIN GALLERY、MtK Contemporary Art、PGI、POETIC SCAPE、Riku Art Gallery、STANDING PINE、The Reference、The Third Gallery Aya、Three Shadows、Timeless Gallery、Yumiko Chiba Associates、便利堂、ふげん社、KOMIYAMA TOKYO、森岡書店、山田写真製版、ニューヨーク近代美術館、ポンピドゥーセンター
共立メンテナンス to hold “Nagoya City Clean” on October 18 (Sunday)!
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株式会社共立メンテナンス will hold “Nagoya City Clean,” an environmental conservation activity led by resident assistants (RAs) from its student residence halls Dormy, on October 18, 2026, at Shirakawa Park and surrounding areas in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Facts
Sunday, October 18, 2026
11:00~15:30
Operating more than approximately 500 buildings nationwide
Metsä × 国連UNHCR協会 team up for the 2nd time, following last year! Charity event supporting refugees to be held at Moominvalley Park and Metsä Village
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Metsä (Moominvalley Park and Metsä Village), operated by 株式会社ムーミン物語, will hold “Metsä Refugee Support Weekend 2026” for 2 days, November 7 and 8, 2026, with the cooperation of the nonprofit organization 国連UNHCR協会. The event will support refugees through donations of a portion of admission fees, charity T-shirt sales, and an exhibition of refugee tents.
Rakuten Bank × Rakuten Securities account-linking service “Money Bridge” now includes accounts for minors, including “Children’s NISA”!
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Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities announced that their account-linking service “Money Bridge” will support accounts for minors and “Children’s NISA” starting October 25, 2026. This will allow minors to use preferential interest rates and automatic deposits and withdrawals.
【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Language school “Stargate” launches year-end and New Year promotion
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is running a year-end and New Year promotion with the Filipino language school “Stargate Global Education,” offering 1 week of tuition and dormitory fees free for study abroad programs of 4 weeks or longer.
Facts
From August 12, 2026 onward
The week of December 21
The week of December 28
4 weeks or more
1 week free
Approximately ¥355,000
Approximately ¥317,000
Approximately ¥38,000 off
Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Stargate Global Education、ネイティブキャンプ留学
【ホテルインディゴ長崎グラバーストリート】From sashimi to shabu-shabu. Wakaran flavors, served on a single plate.
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ホテルインディゴ長崎グラバーストリート will begin serving “Nagasaki Sashishabu” on October 26, 2026, featuring seafood from the waters near Nagasaki as sashimi and in shabu-shabu with flying fish broth.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
¥6,600 (tax and service charge included)
17:30~22:00
Original1日6食限定です
Companies mentioned:森トラスト・ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、ホテルインディゴ長崎グラバーストリート、Restaurant Cathedréclat、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
【新潟医療福祉大学】“Amputee Soccer Experience” to be held on 11/1 (Sun)—a parasports experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or disability
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新潟医療福祉大学, part of NSGグループ, will hold an “Amputee Soccer Experience” on November 1, 2026. Anyone can participate, regardless of gender, age, or disability, with instruction from players from 日本アンプティサッカー協会. Capacity: 40 people. Free.
ABEMA announces production of “Otoko-migaki House 3 THE FINAL”! Audition applications open through November 30 (Mon.) Season 2 finale draws approximately 140% of the previous season’s total views, while total social media plays top 240 million!
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ABEMA announced production of “Otoko-migaki House 3 THE FINAL,” the final installment of the “Otoko-migaki House” reality show series created by YouTuber George. Season 2’s total views grew 142% compared with the previous installment, and total social media plays exceeded 240 million. Audition applications for season 3 are open through November 30.
Notice of executive promotions and new leadership structure
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株式会社愛しとーと announced executive promotions and a transition to a new leadership structure to strengthen its management foundation ahead of its 30th anniversary on 令和10年10月20日. Shinsuke Kono will become senior managing director and CFO, and Yoshie Kono will become managing director and CMO.
奈良県 will hold the “Nara Prefecture Business Location Seminar 2026 in Osaka” at 帝国ホテル大阪 on November 10. The program will include a lecture and networking event, with capacity for approximately 150 people.
In 2026, the stage production “No Longer Human” is reimagined through contemporary art and contemporary dance. Opens November 26 at Shinjuku’s Zatsuyu
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合同会社Upalupa Entertainment will stage a production of Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human,” reimagined through contemporary dance and contemporary art, at Zatsuyu in Shinjuku from November 26, 2026.
KEC中小企業診断士講座 offers its 令和8年度 “2nd-stage exam quick feedback service” free of charge. Check your exam answers using multiple-choice options—no need to enter the full answer
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KEC中小企業診断士講座, operated by KEC教育グループ, is offering a free “2nd-stage exam quick feedback service” for candidates taking the 令和8年度 (2026) Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant 2nd-stage exam. The service lets users check the direction of their answers without entering the full text.
株式会社焦点工房 announced the release of firmware update Ver.1.4.0 for TECHART TZM-02. The update improves AF performance in low-light conditions and compatibility with ZR.
“Forum on the Aging Society,” jointly hosted by the Cabinet Office and Sapporo City: Building a society where everyone can live with a sense of purpose through intergenerational exchange!
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The Cabinet Office and Sapporo City will hold the “Forum on the Aging Society” at Sapporo El Plaza on October 28, 令和8年. The theme is community development for well-being through intergenerational exchange, with a keynote speech and panel discussion, among other events.
Facts
People aged 65 and older make up 29.4% of the population
Wintest completes development and begins sales of “WTS-513SC” wafer inspection system for silicon capacitors
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ウインテスト株式会社 has completed development of the new WTS-513SC wafer inspection system for silicon capacitors and will begin sales in December 2026. The system supports parallel inspection of up to 47 channels and aims to enter the high-performance semiconductor mass-production inspection market in the AI and HPC fields.
[Free online seminar / 19:00 on Thursday, October 15, 2026] “Prepare for a rise in consultations about autumn hair loss (seasonal alopecia)! How to become a clinic of choice as AGA consultations increase in autumn”
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株式会社Wrusty will hold a free online seminar on October 15, 2026, explaining clinic operations to prepare for an increase in AGA consultations in autumn and how to plan to boost revenue from private-pay services among existing patients (more than 4 million yen annually).
2027 “Kobe Rokko Meets Art”: Site visit to be held on November 8 ahead of open call for artworks — A tour for prospective applicants led by the general director and curators
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六甲山観光株式会社 announced that it will hold a site visit on November 8, 2026, ahead of the open call for artworks for “Kobe Rokko Meets Art” 2027.
[Hokuwa Nex] Information on exhibiting at Hokuriku Technology Exchange Techno Fair 2026
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Hokuwa Nex, part of the COMSYS Holdings Group, will exhibit at Hokuriku Technology Exchange Techno Fair 2026, to be held in Fukui Prefecture from October 22 to 23, 2026.
Three full-length “=LOVE” live performances to be shown on the large-screen display “Yunika Vision” in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station
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株式会社ユニカ will present a special feature showing 3 full-length live performances by the idol group “=LOVE” on the large-screen display “Yunika Vision” in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station.
Usersona to exhibit at Sales and Digital Marketing Week Autumn — At Makuhari Messe from the 21st, visitors will receive “new rice,” an AGRIKO collaboration gift
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ユーソナー株式会社 will exhibit at the 15th Sales DX EXPO, part of Sales and Digital Marketing Week Autumn, held at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026. It will showcase 3 solutions, including m-Sonar, and offer “new rice” as an AGRIKO collaboration gift.
[Ishikawa Disaster Prevention Fair 2026, Noto venue] “Disaster Prevention Hero Entrance Exam,” where participants learn about disaster preparedness through play, to be held at Cosmo Isle Hakui on Saturday, November 7!
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株式会社IKUSA will plan and operate “Disaster Prevention Hero Entrance Exam,” an interactive activity where parents and children can learn about disaster preparedness, at the Ishikawa Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 (Noto venue), to be held at Cosmo Isle Hakui on November 7, 2026.
[Ishikawa Disaster Prevention Fair 2026, Kaga venue] A disaster-prevention mission for parents and children! “Disaster Prevention Hero Entrance Exam” to be held at イオンモール新小松 on Sunday, October 18
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株式会社IKUSA will plan and operate “Disaster Prevention Hero Entrance Exam,” an interactive activity for parents and children, at the Ishikawa Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 (Kaga venue), to be held at イオンモール新小松 on October 18, 2026.
[Overseas travel during the year-end and New Year holidays] 7-item “smartphone connectivity preparation checklist” released for travelers to review before departure; South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Turkey rank highly in purchase data for travel eSIM “Coral eSIM”
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合同会社Boring has released a 7-item “smartphone connectivity preparation checklist” for overseas travel during the year-end and New Year holidays, and shared travel destination trends based on Coral eSIM purchase data, along with campaign information.
Results announced for the 22nd “Toilet Senryu” contest
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TOTO株式会社 has announced the winning entries in the 22nd “Toilet Senryu” contest. A total of 40,345 entries were submitted between June 15 and August 25, 2026, bringing the cumulative number of entries to about 640,000. The Grand Prize (Neorest Award) went to “The day begins / in the toilet / around the world,” while the special “Me and Washlet Award,” marking the milestone of 70 million cumulative Washlet units shipped, was awarded to “Washlet / a pleasure known / only to humans.” The winning works are scheduled to be published in “The 22nd Toilet Senryu Awards” on November 10, 2026.
St. Cousair NAGANO Production Base (Nagano Factory), introduction of renewable energy electricity through on-site PPA
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株式会社サンクゼール signed an on-site PPA agreement with 八十二Link Nagano株式会社 and installed solar power generation equipment on the roof of its Nagano plant. It began supplying renewable electricity on Oct. 13, 2026.
Won a contract from 農林水産省 to develop a data utilization platform for government agencies using Power BI
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株式会社ニーズウェル won a contract from 農林水産省 to develop a data utilization platform for government agencies using Power BI. The project will build the platform in approximately 7 months and support greater operational efficiency and more advanced use of information.