AI News 180m Report

2026-10-13 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 385 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 358 items from 13 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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ReYuu Japan announces completion of acquisition of shares in 株式会社あいプロ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Voting rights ownership ratio: 100.0%

Companies mentioned:ReYuu Japan株式会社、株式会社あいプロ、株式会社Providers

[October 2026] Market trends in freelance project rates [フリーランスボード]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • 757,000 yen
  • 3 million yen
  • 617,735 listed projects
  • 845,000 yen
  • 842,000 yen
  • 836,000 yen
  • 810,000 yen

Companies mentioned:INSTANTROOM株式会社、フリーランスボード

[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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • Original「塩小倉バター」1個 314円(税込)
  • Original「不知火・栗・塩小倉バター」3個セット 1,026円(税込)

Companies mentioned:株式会社 鶴屋吉信、鶴屋百貨店 本店、髙島屋 新宿店、あべのハルカス 近鉄本店、天満屋 岡山本店

Deployment of AI Agent Suite “Terry2 mini” at ケーブルテレビ株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • 24-hour, 365-day telephone reception system
  • Operations can begin in as little as 1 week

Companies mentioned:Hmcomm株式会社、ケーブルテレビ株式会社

Akkodis provides multilingual intelligence for races of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • To be added on Oct. 14
  • Scheduled to be added on Oct. 30
  • In as little as 3 minutes
  • More than 10,000 companies

Companies mentioned:アステリア株式会社、アステリアキャンバス株式会社

Mino City and CEメディアハウス sign comprehensive partnership agreement to co-create a regional brand

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • More than 1,300 years
  • Sept. 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社CEメディアハウス、CEメディアハウス、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCCグループ、蔦屋書店

Limited quantities! “きのこ香るとろ~りコロッケ(白トリュフ風味),” featuring 3 types of mushrooms and rich white truffle flavor, launches Tuesday, Oct. 13

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパンは、10月13日より数量限定で「きのこ香るとろ~りコロッケ(白トリュフ風味)」を全国のセブン‐イレブン店舗にて発売する。

Facts

  • Price: ¥175
  • ¥189, tax included
  • Tuesday, October 13
  • 3 types of mushrooms

Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • Annual rental income reaching ¥50 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社ゴールドオンライン、株式会社レベクリ

【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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • More than approximately 13,000 people
  • September 11, 2026
  • Sept. 27
  • Held 6 initiatives
  • More than approximately 550 people

Companies mentioned:認定特定非営利活動法人 FoE Japan、FoE Japan、グリーンピース・ジャパン、350.org Japan、ネパール野球ソフトボール協会、WE WANT OUR FUTURE

Tenniix(テニックス) joins the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale”! Tenniix Basic and Tenniix Pro discounted by up to 20%

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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

Originalモデルナ・ジャパン、オミクロン株XFG対応「スパイクバックス®筋注シリンジ6ヵ月~11歳用」を発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Moderna Japan launched on Oct. 13 “スパイクバックス®筋注シリンジ6ヵ月~11歳用,” a COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron variant XFG for the 2026/2027 season.

Facts

  • Today, Oct. 13
  • Original1回の接種量0.25mL
  • Contains 25μg of mRNA
  • Within 28 days of the delivery date

Companies mentioned:モデルナ・ジャパン株式会社、田辺ファーマ株式会社、日本小児科学会

An unseen warmth creates the dawn. Zoth Consulting completely revamps its corporate website to embody its brand world

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Established: November 2025

Companies mentioned:Zoth Consulting株式会社

【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”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Original2026年11月6日(金)・7日(土)
  • 16:30~20:30
  • The garden opens at 9:30
  • Original入園は20:00まで
  • 30 historic buildings
  • Opened in March 1993

Companies mentioned:東京都、江戸東京たてもの園、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、江戸東京博物館

Original【静岡県湖西市】1日1組だけの家族葬ホール「パルモ葬祭 かぞくホール湖西南台」が10月24日にオープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalイズモ株式会社は、静岡県湖西市に「パルモ葬祭 かぞくホール湖西南台」を10月24日にオープンする。累計56店舗目となるこの施設は1日1組貸し切りで、内覧会とオープンイベントが開催される。

Facts

  • 56th location to date
  • Small family funerals for around 10–30 people
  • 25 minutes by car
  • 5 minutes by car
  • (December 2024–November 2025)

Companies mentioned:イズモ株式会社、パルモグループ、TPCマーケティングリサーチ(株)

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”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社伊藤園は、1プッシュで1杯分のインスタント茶を吐出できる新容器「ぷしゅぷしゅボトル」を採用した新商品2種の発売に伴い、2026年10月13日に発表会を開催した。落語家の笑福亭鶴瓶さんと放送作家の野々村友紀子が登壇し、商品の手軽さや新たな楽しみ方を体験した。

Facts

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
  • 40 g
  • ¥1,000, before tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社伊藤園

Original【東北大学大学院農学研究科 動物食品機能学分野との共同研究】三旺コーポレーション、タキシフォリンの「選択的抗菌作用」を確認!国際学術誌に論文掲載

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • MIC70) was 0.125 mg/mL
  • Concentration that showed 70% growth inhibition

Companies mentioned:株式会社三旺コーポレーション、東北大学大学院農学研究科、米国微生物学会

[Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden] The vivid blue Japanese gentian, which colors Japan’s satoyama landscapes in autumn, is in peak bloom

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • 【Parking fee】1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:六甲山観光株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

[For HR professionals—streaming starts 10/14] Prove the impact of HR strategy through business results: “HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
  • 13:00〜15:20
  • 3 KEYNOTES
  • 4 CASE STUDY SESSIONS
  • Held on July 16, 2026
  • Limited to 1,000 people

Companies mentioned:TOYNOVA株式会社、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、高倉&Company合同会社、ロート製薬、株式会社ヤプリ、学習院大学、一橋大学、株式会社MIMIGURI、株式会社カオナビ、株式会社パーソル総合研究所、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、株式会社Schoo、リデザインワーク株式会社、一般社団法人日本HRBP協会

Shion Stage makes full-scale entry into the childcare staffing business

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Companies mentioned:株式会社シオンステージ、あさか保育人材養成学校、ワンフィールズ

“Street Fighter 6” Year 4 character 2, Arjun, arrives today, Tuesday, Oct. 13!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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

Companies mentioned:株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM

Report on exhibiting at FaW TOKYO (ファッションワールド東京) Autumn 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 7, 2026
  • 9 days
  • Fall 2027

Companies mentioned:ヤマシンフィルタ株式会社、FaW TOKYO、ファッションワールド東京

Original【活動50周年】MLB公式アーティストの立体ポップアート|チャールズ・ファジーノ展をパルクアベニュー・カワトクで開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalMLB公式アーティストのチャールズ・ファジーノ氏による立体ポップアート展が、2026年10月28日からパルクアベニュー・カワトクで開催される。

Facts

  • 50th anniversary
  • More than 30 years of career experience
  • Oct. 28, 2026
  • Nov. 2
  • Approx. 45x30 cm
  • Approx. 74x57 cm
  • 2024
  • Approx. 53 cm x 33 cm
  • Approx. 80 cm x 58 cm
  • 2025
  • 10:00〜19:00
  • Original16:00閉場
  • Established: 2005

Companies mentioned:ハイスピリッツアンドユウ株式会社、パルクアベニュー・カワトク

Over 2.5 million copies sold! The latest, Volume 25 of “Netsuai Prince: Big Brother Loves You,” goes on sale Tuesday, Oct. 13!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalカルチュア・エンタテインメントは、累計250万部突破の漫画『熱愛プリンス お兄ちゃんはキミが好き』最新25巻を10月13日に発売。紙版レーベルが宙出版から徳間書店へ移籍し、記念キャンペーンやサイン会などが展開される。

Facts

  • 2.5 million copies to date
  • Latest volume 25
  • List price (print and digital): 748 yen
  • Set price: 1,408 yen
  • 25 winners will be selected by lottery

Companies mentioned:カルチュア・エンタテインメント グループ株式会社、カルチュア・エンタテインメント株式会社、CEグループ、宙出版、徳間書店、ナッジ株式会社、書泉、アニメイト、こみらの!、TSUTAYA、有隣堂、メロンブックス、フロマージュブックス

“Celebrating Back-to-Back Titles! League Championship Gourmet Fair” and “League Championship Gourmet Survey Campaign” to be held!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original阪神電気鉄道が運営する阪神甲子園球場および日鉄鋼板SGLスタジアム尼崎で、阪神タイガースのリーグ優勝を記念したグルメフェアとアンケートキャンペーンを開催。購入者には限定クリアファイル、アンケート回答者には抽選でサーモトールマグがプレゼントされる。

Facts

  • “League Championship Commemorative Exclusive Clear Files” (15 designs in total)
  • Taking place from Wednesday, Oct. 14
  • Through Sunday, Nov. 1
  • 200 winners will be selected by lottery
  • Championship celebration gourmet items (16 in total)
  • TORACO gourmet items (56 in total)

Companies mentioned:阪神電気鉄道株式会社、阪神タイガース、JERA、日鉄鋼板 SGLスタジアム 尼崎、TORACO、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Original【福岡ソフトバンクホークス】「2026 パーソル CS パ」 ファイナルステージ 初戦を彩るゲスト決定!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original福岡ソフトバンクホークスは、10月14日からみずほPayPayドーム福岡で開催される「2026 パーソル クライマックスシリーズ パ」ファイナルステージ第1戦の始球式にフィギュアスケーターの岡田芽依さん、国歌独唱に演歌歌手の梅谷心愛さんが務めることを発表した。

Facts

  • Taking place from Wednesday, Oct. 14
  • 3rd place in the 2025 All-Japan Junior Championships
  • 3rd place in the 2025 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
  • A promising 16-year-old
  • Made her debut in 2023 with “Ban’etsu West Line Solo”
  • Won the Best New Artist award at the 66th Japan Record Awards in 2024
  • A well-known 18-year-old
  • I moved to Tokyo at age 12 to pursue my dream of becoming a singer

Companies mentioned:福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社、木下アカデミー、パーソル、SMBC日本シリーズ

Launch of the “ABILI Customer Harassment Prevention Package,” specialized for the service industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • Capital: ¥400 million

Companies mentioned:ClipLine株式会社、厚生労働省、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、Chain Consulting株式会社

Transforming the integrated report from “a document to read” into “IR you can ask questions of with AI”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • 40 pages in total
  • Oct. 13, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウィルズ、株式会社パンハウス

“Horoyoi <Bonbon Melon>” and “Horoyoi <Bonbon Berry>” to launch for a limited time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalサントリーは、アルコール度数3%のロングセラーブランド「ほろよい」より、12月8日より期間限定で新フレーバー「ボンボンメロン」と「ボンボンベリー」を全国発売する。

Facts

  • 3% alcohol
  • Since its launch in 2009
  • Starting Tuesday, December 8
  • 350 ml
  • 171 yen
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Companies mentioned:サントリー(株)、サントリーお客様センター、サントリーホールディングス株式会社

Originalハイマッキーは、発売50周年!ゼブラ店頭イベント「ゼブラ祭り」開催 2026年10月24日(土)〜25日(日)神戸・三宮「ナガサワ文具センター」で開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ナガサワ文具センターは、2026年10月24日と25日に神戸・三宮の同社本店にて、発売50周年を迎えたゼブラの「ハイマッキー」を軸とした店頭イベント「ゼブラ祭り」を開催する。

Facts

  • 50th anniversary of its launch
  • October 24 (Saturday)–25 (Sunday), 2026
  • 11:00~17:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナガサワ文具センター、ナガサワ文具センター、ゼブラ

Exhibiting at “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
  • Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
  • From ¥143 per month, tax included

Companies mentioned:ミーク株式会社、NTTドコモ、ソフトバンク、KDDI、RX Japan株式会社

SUNTORY WHISKY “Ao <SCOTCH EDITION>” to launch nationwide in limited quantities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Suntory will launch SUNTORY WHISKY “Ao <SCOTCH EDITION>” nationwide in limited quantities starting December 15.

Facts

  • December 15
  • 700 ml
  • ¥6,000
  • 51%

Companies mentioned:サントリー(株)、サントリーグループ、サントリーお客様センター

“Kinmugi <Goyururi>,” the first limited-edition product in the Kinmugi brand, now a beer, to launch in limited quantities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • December 8
  • About 30%
  • Approximately 2 million cases
  • 75%
  • 350 ml
  • 5.5%
  • 500 ml

Companies mentioned:サントリー(株)、サントリーホールディングス株式会社

“National Prefectural eSports Championship 2026”: Online qualifiers for “Puzzle & Dragons” and “eFootball™” to begin

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.”

Facts

  • 2026
  • December 12
  • 13th
  • October 13
  • October 15
  • August
  • 3 titles
  • 8th edition
  • 230,000 people
  • October 2019
  • August 2025

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本eスポーツ協会、JESU、株式会社マウスコンピューター、興和株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、ZeroBankX Japan株式会社、ミズノ株式会社、一般財団法人上月財団、公益財団法人ミズノスポーツ振興財団、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、CESA、一般社団法人日本オンラインゲーム協会、JOGA、一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会、JAIA、一般社団法人デジタルメディア協会、AMD

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.

Facts

  • 90 days
  • Target amount: 2,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:社会福祉法人いぶき福祉会、NPO法人等応援事業、ふるさとチョイス

“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.

Facts

  • A total of 440 players
  • First 11-pull free
  • G85 or higher Regular 2026/27 Scout Ticket
  • 250 Vamo

Companies mentioned:株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、J.LEAGUE

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 9, 2026
  • Approximately 83%
  • About 86%
  • 90 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • 70 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • An average of 7 platforms
  • A-MOS, one screen
  • 100%

Companies mentioned:株式会社Aviaf、Aviaf、Meta、Google、Yahoo!

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.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
  • Thursday, the 15th
  • 4 schools in total
  • 20 teams
  • Up to 100,000 people

Companies mentioned:クラスター株式会社、株式会社スクーミー

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.

Facts

  • 9-member group
  • October 12, 2026
  • 20 songs in total
  • Total followers exceed 910,000

Companies mentioned:合同会社ヒュッテ、UNiFY

Agreement signed with 神戸市 and 公益財団法人森林文化協会 on the conservation and restoration of nature-positive sites

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東亜建設工業株式会社 has signed an agreement with 神戸市 and 公益財団法人森林文化協会 on the conservation and restoration of nature-positive sites.

Facts

  • The vision for 2035
  • Scheduled for December 2026
  • In October 2023
  • In August 2024

Companies mentioned:東亜建設工業株式会社、神戸市、公益財団法人森林文化協会

“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.

Companies mentioned:ボッシュ株式会社、ボッシュ、ボッシュ・レックスロス㈱、ボッシュホームコンフォートジャパン㈱、ボッシュ・グループ、ロバート・ボッシュGmbH、日立

“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.

Facts

  • Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Approximately 6,000 people
  • 10 acts

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビショップ、ビショップ

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.

Facts

  • 7 days
  • Worth 1%
  • ¥1,500–¥50,000

Companies mentioned:インコム・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社ミニストップ、Amazon

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.

Facts

  • 130th anniversary
  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Founded in 1896

Companies mentioned:川崎重工業株式会社、川崎重工

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.

Facts

  • Starting in September 2026
  • About 1.3L
  • Approximately 1.8 L
  • Founded in 1951

Companies mentioned:和平フレイズ株式会社

[This weekend] Japan’s largest ethical festival, “Ethical Expo 2026 OSAKA,” to be held at Grand Front Osaka on October 17 and 18!

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Original一般社団法人ETHICAL EXPO JAPANは、2026年10月17日・18日にグランフロント大阪で「エシカルエキスポ2026 OSAKA」を開催する。入場無料、来場予定者数1万人。学生団体と企業の共創ブース、エシカルブランド出店、応援投票(1票3円寄付)などのコンテンツを予定。

Facts

  • Original2026年10月17日(土)・18日(日)
  • Expected attendance: 10,000 people
  • Original1票につき3円が

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人ETHICAL EXPO JAPAN、Lovéco、IGUSABI、SMATERIA、few、MORNING PAGES、EMBALANCE、森の薬草店iroca、Earthy Organics by style table、Ethical&SEA、la charm、style table

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.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
  • Dec. 27 (Sun.)
  • Approximately 70 lanterns
  • 3 types of beer cocktails
  • ¥430 off

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャパンエンターテイメント、ジャングリア沖縄、JUNGLIA OKINAWA、ORION、オリオンビール、株式会社オリジンlil、有限会社FECオフィス、CHARGESPOT

[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.

Facts

  • 2030
  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • 15:00~15:45
  • 2015
  • 2010
  • Fiscal 2019
  • July 2024
  • October 2009

Companies mentioned:株式会社インテグリティ・ヘルスケア、経済同友会、厚生労働省、東大病院、三井記念病院、宮内庁、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、医療法人社団鉄祐会、東京大学医学部、東京大学大学院医学系研究科、INSEAD、Johns Hopkins、株式会社保健支援センター、株式会社CureApp

Applications open for teams to compete in e-Motorsport League UNIZONE 2027!

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Facts

  • UNIZONE 2026
  • Oct. 13, 2026
  • Nov. 13, 2026
  • More than 3 years
  • First-year membership fee (10 million yen)
  • Annual fee (5 million yen)
  • At least 3 UNIZONE drivers
  • At least 1 internationally licensed driver
  • All 6 teams

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構、JeMO、JAF、日本自動車連盟、名古屋王者株式会社、株式会社オートバックスセブン、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社、Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park

OriginalJTG証券、「ネットバンク入金」に楽天銀行を追加!提携金融機関は計6行に拡充

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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.

Facts

  • 6 banks in total
  • 18 million accounts

Companies mentioned:JTG証券、Jトラストグローバル証券株式会社、楽天銀行株式会社、楽天銀行、ドコモSMTBネット銀行、旧住信SBIネット銀行、ゆうちょ銀行、みずほ銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、三井住友銀行、Jトラスト株式会社

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 27, 2026
  • Oct. 13, 2026
  • More than 30 years
  • 1848
  • More than 175 years
  • Approximately US$291 billion
  • Approximately ¥47 trillion
  • End of June 2026
  • ¥162.32
  • 12 markets
  • A history spanning more than 60 years

Companies mentioned:Jトラストグローバル証券株式会社、JTG証券、イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社、イーストスプリング社、英国プルーデンシャル・グループ、Jトラスト株式会社、プルデンシャル・ファイナンシャル社、M&G社、プルーデンシャル・アシュアランス社、Bloomberg

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.

Facts

  • 3 Japanese-language schools
  • At least 120 days off per year
  • Paid leave usage rate of at least 80%
  • Average monthly overtime of 1 hour or less

Companies mentioned:行知学園株式会社、行知学園グループ

[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.”

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • 10:00~18:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社アセンド、株式会社大塚商会

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.

Facts

  • To be offered starting October 2026
  • Signed in March 2026
  • 15 installments in total

Companies mentioned:サークレイス株式会社、サークレイスグループ、関西大学、Synthesy株式会社、arcbricks株式会社、Databricks、Microsoft Azure、Power BI、Salesforce、Tableau、ServiceNow

“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.

Facts

  • 4 rental bicycle terminal locations
  • May 2026

Companies mentioned:愛媛県、今治市、一般財団法人トヨタ・モビリティ基金、一般社団法人しまなみジャパン

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.

Facts

  • Original1回2時間
  • No more than 10 participants
  • Established: October 26, 2020

Companies mentioned:フィシルコム株式会社

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
  • 58% of men practice skincare
  • Up 6 percentage points from a survey 2 years ago
  • Price: 1,320,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:セレンディップ・ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社レディーバード、株式会社インテージ、株式会社クロス・マーケティング

[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%).

Facts

  • Pass rate: 77.3%
  • National average: 26.1%
  • Course fee: 34,783 yen
  • Approximately 2,000 qualified professionals
  • Approximately 1,900 care facilities nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニチイ学館、ニチイ

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.

Facts

  • Early-bird 10% OFF
  • 60% off the domestic wholesale price in Japan
  • 20 years of Japan-China trade expertise

Companies mentioned:優豊株式会社、yuuto japan、義烏優豊株式会社、Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd.

Original26年10月 CAPSマンション価格レポート (マンション価格 & 賃料)マンション価格の下落は本当か? 湾岸タワマンは年初から−3.6%、東京23区は前年同月比+11.8%と上昇続く

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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%

Companies mentioned:株式会社MFS、CAPS、Propre Base、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

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.

Facts

  • Available from October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • 635,000 yen
  • Color reproduction of more than 10 million colors
  • Layer thickness of 7 μm
  • Operating noise of 55 dB or less

Companies mentioned:APPLE TREE株式会社、Flashforge

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

Companies mentioned:株式会社エアークローゼット、環境省

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

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人SF豊泉家、社会福祉法人福祥福祉会、豊泉家グループ、豊泉家チャレンジドセンター豊中

[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.

Facts

  • More than 50 kinds of sake
  • A plan to enjoy for 2 hours
  • 2,750 yen per person (tax included)
  • 4 autumn sakes

Companies mentioned:株式会社N・I、平和酒造、山陽盃酒造、小泉酒造、米鶴酒造

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).

Facts

  • 15,950 yen
  • Oct. 15, 2026

Companies mentioned:プーマ ジャパン株式会社、PUMA

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

Companies mentioned:株式会社共立メンテナンス、共立メンテナンス、ドーミーインPREMIUM名古屋栄、共立リゾート、ドーミーシニア

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.

Facts

  • Nov. 7, 2026
  • Sunday, the 8th
  • 2,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ムーミン物語、特定非営利活動法人 国連UNHCR協会、国連UNHCR協会、国連難民支援キャンペーン、国連難民サポーター、UNHCR駐日事務所

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.

Facts

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • ¥2,000 in cash
  • 7 million accounts
  • 19.9%

Companies mentioned:楽天銀行株式会社、楽天証券株式会社、楽天グループ

FRONTEO’s medical research paper search AI “KIBIT Amanogawa” adopted by サントリーグローバルイノベーションセンター

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株式会社FRONTEO announced that サントリーグローバルイノベーションセンター, part of サントリーグループ, has adopted its medical research paper search AI “KIBIT Amanogawa”.

Facts

  • More than 40 million reports
  • Aug. 2003
  • June 26, 2007
  • 915,057 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社FRONTEO、FRONTEO、サントリーグローバルイノベーションセンター、サントリーグループ

【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.

Facts

  • Nov. 1, 2026
  • Capacity: 40 students
  • 101 corporations

Companies mentioned:新潟医療福祉大学、NSGグループ、日本アンプティサッカー協会、公益財団法人日本パラスポーツ協会

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.

Facts

  • 142% growth
  • Exceeded 240 million views
  • Applications open through November 30 (Mon.)

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、AbemaTV,Inc.

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.

Facts

  • Original令和10年
  • Original10月
  • 20
  • 30th anniversary of founding

Companies mentioned:株式会社愛しとーと

Original「奈良県企業立地セミナー2026in大阪」を開催します!

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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.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Nov. 10
  • From 14:30
  • Until 17:20
  • Approximately 150 people
  • Original令和8年11月6日

Companies mentioned:奈良県、帝国ホテル大阪、株式会社イムラ

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.

Facts

  • Nov. 26, 2026
  • Nov. 29
  • Approximately 80 years ago
  • 5,500 yen
  • 6,500 yen
  • Oct. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:合同会社Upalupa Entertainment、TBS、Netflix

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.

Facts

  • Reiwa 8 fiscal year
  • FY2026
  • Approximately 2–3 minutes

Companies mentioned:ケイ.イー.シー.株式会社、KEC教育グループ、KEC中小企業診断士講座

TECHART TZM-02 firmware update Ver.1.4.0 released

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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.

Facts

  • Ver.1.4.0
  • 4 motors

Companies mentioned:TECHART、株式会社焦点工房、焦点工房

StockGraphy launches “BEGIN ARShift,” business software specialized in converting glTF to USDZ / USDA / glTF

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株式会社StockGraphy has launched “BEGIN ARShift,” business software for converting glTF files to USDZ/USDA/glTF.

Facts

  • Price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
  • 4 months (124 days | normally 3 months + 1-month initial verification campaign) from first activation
  • Can be used simultaneously on up to 3 PCs

Companies mentioned:株式会社StockGraphy、The Khronos Group Inc.、Pixar、Apple Inc.

“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
  • October 28, Reiwa 8

Companies mentioned:株式会社Olive

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.

Facts

  • Dec. 2026
  • Parallel inspection of up to 47 devices
  • Parallel inspection of up to 48 channels
  • Supports up to ±200V

Companies mentioned:ウインテスト株式会社

[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).

Facts

  • Oct. 15, 2026
  • 19:00
  • More than 4 million yen annually
  • Established: November 2017

Companies mentioned:株式会社Wrusty、march

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.

Facts

  • About 15 artist groups
  • A total of 250 open-call artworks
  • Capacity: 35 people
  • Round-trip cable car ticket (1,550 yen)
  • Rokko Sanjo Bus one-way ticket (230 yen)

Companies mentioned:六甲山観光株式会社、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、六甲摩耶観光推進協議会、神戸市、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、公益財団法人 神戸文化支援基金、公益財団法人 神戸市民文化振興財団、京都芸術大学、鹿児島大学細海研究室

[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.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Oct. 22
  • Oct. 23
  • 37th edition
  • T-122

Companies mentioned:コムシスホールディングス株式会社、ホクワネックス株式会社、日本コムシス株式会社、サンワコムシスエンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社TOSYS、株式会社つうけん、NDS株式会社、株式会社SYSKEN、コムシス情報システム株式会社

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.

Facts

  • 3 full-length songs
  • =LOVE 8th Anniversary Tour
  • 100㎡ × 3 screens
  • 96,5m² (×3 screens)
  • 50.6㎡

Companies mentioned:株式会社ユニカ、=LOVE

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.

Facts

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
  • Friday, October 23
  • 15th

Companies mentioned:ユーソナー株式会社、株式会社AGRIKO

[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.

Facts

  • Nov. 7, 2026
  • 10:00~16:00
  • 10 winners
  • Hot spring travel vouchers worth 10,000 yen
  • More than 1,600 events held annually
  • 3,000 companies to date
  • More than 560,000 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社IKUSA、IKUSA Inc.

“Ad Reach MAX” business to move to a new company — Backed by investment from Nippon TV, TBSテレビ and フジテレビ, operations to begin in February 2027

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Original日本テレビ、TBSテレビ、フジテレビの3社は、テレビ広告取引基盤「Ad Reach MAX」の運営を担う新会社「株式会社アドリーチマックス」を設立し、2027年2月に事業を開始する。

Facts

  • Establishment: planned for October 2026
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • The combined total is about 200 companies

Companies mentioned:日本テレビ放送網株式会社、TBSテレビ、株式会社TBSテレビ、株式会社フジテレビジョン、フジテレビ、株式会社アドリーチマックス、読売テレビ放送株式会社、中京テレビ放送株式会社、札幌テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社福岡放送

[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.

Facts

  • Oct. 18, 2026
  • 10:00~16:00
  • Hot spring travel vouchers worth 10,000 yen
  • 10 winners
  • More than 1,600 events held annually
  • 3,000 companies to date
  • More than 560,000 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社IKUSA、イオンモール新小松

What is MYOG? Recipe book on “the outdoors × sewing” goes on sale

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Facts

  • Original2026.10.17発売
  • 9 items in total

Companies mentioned:RICE PUBLISHING、ライスパブリッシング、アソビトギア

[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.

Facts

  • The number of overseas travelers was 1 million
  • 131.5% of the previous year's figure
  • Average travel expenses were 275,000 yen
  • South Korea 24.5%
  • Vietnam 12.2%
  • Thailand 10.2%
  • Germany 6.1%
  • A campaign offering 10% off all plans
  • More than 180 countries and regions worldwide

Companies mentioned:合同会社Boring、Coral eSIM、JTB、アクアプラネット

Original南城市、DMOなんじょうとDiDi、地域住民及び観光客の移動利便性向上に向けた連携協定に基づく取組を発表

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OriginalDiDiモビリティジャパン株式会社は、南城市およびDMOなんじょう株式会社と連携協定を締結し、地域住民及び観光客の移動利便性向上に向けた取り組みを発表した。主な取組として、二次交通アクセスの改善、アプリのりば設置、「DiDiかんたん配車」の展開、データを活用した地域交通分析が含まれる。

Facts

  • Cumulative downloads surpassed 12 million as of July 2026
  • Services available in 42 prefectures nationwide*1

Companies mentioned:DiDiモビリティジャパン株式会社、南城市、DMOなんじょう株式会社、DiDi

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.

Facts

  • 22nd edition
  • 40,345 entries
  • 70 million units
  • About 640,000 entries
  • 350 yen

Companies mentioned:TOTO株式会社、TOTO出版、日本トイレ協会

Infcurion’s invoice payment service using “Winvoice,” offered with Sumitomo Mitsui Card, now supports the AI connectivity standard “MCP”

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Original株式会社インフキュリオンは、三井住友カードと提供するBtoB決済サービス「請求書カード払い Powered by Winvoice」が、AIエージェント連携の標準規格「MCP(Model Context Protocol)」に対応したことを発表した。これにより、利用者はAIとの対話で請求書のアップロードや支払予約などの経理業務を効率化できる。

Facts

  • June 2026
  • As little as 2 months

Companies mentioned:株式会社インフキュリオン、三井住友カード株式会社、株式会社リンク・プロセシング

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.

Facts

  • 73.80 kW
  • Oct. 13, 2026
  • Approx. 88,000 kWh/year
  • Approximately 13%
  • Enough for approx. 22 households
  • Approx. 36 t-CO2/year
  • Approx. 683 t-CO2

Companies mentioned:株式会社サンクゼール、八十二Link Nagano株式会社、株式会社サンジュニア

Notice on the Progress of the “ValueCreationProject”

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Original株式会社ニーズウェルは、2026年9月末までの「ValueCreationProject」進捗を発表。AI・クラウド領域で独自ブランドを展開し顧客基盤を拡大したが、株価目標700円達成には至らず、設立40周年記念として期末配当に1株当たり2円の記念配当を実施することを決定した。

Facts

  • Original1株当たり2円
  • Share price of 700 yen
  • 40th anniversary

Companies mentioned: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

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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.

Facts

  • About 7 months

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニーズウェル、農林水産省

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