【福岡県 Government × 新潟県 Government】“World Heritage Sites: Sado Island Gold Mine × Munakata/Okinoshima” symposium to be held at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo!
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As part of interregional exchange, 福岡県 and 新潟県 will hold a symposium in Tokyo on November 3 to highlight the value of the World Heritage sites Sado Island Gold Mine and Munakata/Okinoshima and connect it to sustainable community development.
佐賀県, 公益財団法人佐賀未来創造基金 and 特定非営利活動法人デジタルものづくり協議会 sign agreement to establish operations
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特定非営利活動法人デジタルものづくり協議会 has signed an agreement to establish operations with 佐賀県 and 公益財団法人佐賀未来創造基金, and will expand educational activities using Minecraft and other tools and establish a branch office.
ニチヨウビ launches an SNS posting service for 50,000 yen per month before tax, across 3 platforms, with around 20 posts per month! Just send materials and approve them.
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株式会社ノックデザイン has launched a new service under its SNS support brand ニチヨウビ, handling 20 posts per month across 3 platforms: Instagram, Google Business Profile and Threads. The service costs 50,000 yen per month before tax, and clients only need to submit materials and approve the posts.
株式会社清和ビジネス will exhibit at “Back Office DXPO (Fukuoka),” to be held at Fukuoka Marine Messe on October 20–21, and showcase examples of improvements to office and meeting-room environments.
OLIVIA BURTON (オリビア・バートン) new fall collection / An ivory powder dial and a classic rectangular case. 2 models, with black leather and two-tone bracelet options, go on sale October 16 (Friday).
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株式会社ビヨンクール will release 2 new watch models from the British brand OLIVIA BURTON on October 16.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
16mm
7.1mm
¥26,400
¥29,700
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビヨンクール、OLIVIA BURTON、オリビア・バートン、H°M’S WatchStore 表参道、H°M’S” Watch Store 表参道
A new kind of hospitality: no serving food onto guests’ plates. First Catering launches “PALETTE DELIVERY” on October 1, delivering individual-portion buffets to Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe
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ファーストケータリング株式会社 will launch “PALETTE DELIVERY,” an individual-portion appetizer delivery service, in the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, starting October 1, 2026.
Ibex joins “OIST Innovation Startup Accelerator 2026” as an External Partner
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Ibex Japan株式会社 will join the “OIST Innovation Startup Accelerator 2026” run by OIST as an External Partner, supporting fundraising and growth for 4 selected DeepTech startups through investor-perspective guidance starting in late October and a Bootcamp in November.
In the age of AI, people are choosing to run servers at home: home-lab conference “自鯖缶” to be held in Odaiba on Sunday, November 15
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一般社団法人クラウドネイティブイノベーターズ協会 will hold “自鯖缶” at docomo R&D OPEN LAB ODAIBA on November 15, 2026, as a hybrid-format technical conference bringing together home-lab practitioners.
Facts
November 15, 2026
250 in-person attendees
500 online attendees
20 sessions in total
Platinum sponsor (300,000 yen)
Gold sponsor (100,000 yen)
In-person attendance (general): 3,000 yen
In-person attendance (U25): 1,500 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人クラウドネイティブイノベーターズ協会、docomo R&D OPEN LAB ODAIBA、さくらインターネット株式会社、株式会社クラスアクト、合同会社良能技研、Zabbix Japan LLC
東雲研究所 launches “Anshin LMS Backup,” an LMS backup service that enables classes to continue even in the event of a ransomware attack
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合同会社東雲研究所 launched “Anshin LMS Backup,” an LMS backup service that enables classes to continue even in the event of a ransomware attack, on October 13, 2026. It supports Moodle™ and is available starting at 5,000 yen per month before tax.
Facts
Starting October 13, 2026
5,000 yen per month
Free for 1 month after sign-up
50GB storage capacity
Additional storage available for 200 yen per month
[Toba City, Mie Prefecture] “Toba Soup Monitor Tour” offers a chance to experience the appeal of local food culture on December 3 and 4! Recruiting a limited 3 groups of couples or families
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鳥羽商工会議所観光部会 will hold the “Toba Soup Monitor Tour” on December 3 and 4, 2026, and is recruiting a limited 3 groups of couples or families.
Survey of my groove users reveals demand for civic participation based on “interest in the community and low-key involvement”
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株式会社Groove Designs announced the results of a survey of users of its regional engagement platform, my groove. The survey highlighted challenges with in-person participation and demand for “casual involvement”; it also found that more frequent users were more likely to see changes in their community as something that concerns them personally.
“らくるーと,” an LINE-focused recruitment management tool, certified as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026”
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“らくるーと,” an LINE-focused recruitment management tool provided by 株式会社アイシス, has been certified as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” Businesses that meet the subsidy requirements may therefore be eligible to receive assistance with part of the implementation costs.
株式会社TYL has released a report on the job-search locations of veterinary students. Approximately 73% of graduates from regional universities find jobs in urban areas; the report analyzes key considerations behind their choices, including career and lifestyle factors and disposable income.
Facts
Approximately 75% of students at urban universities in areas such as Kanto remain in urban areas
[Back by popular demand] Making cat-friendly features part of the interior. Renovation open house for a 39-year-old condominium featuring a wood-and-stainless-steel kitchen, to be held in Nishi Ward, Nagoya
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KULABO, the renovation brand operated by 株式会社sumarch, will hold an open house for the renovation of a 39-year-old condominium in Nishi Ward, Nagoya, on November 7 and 8, 2026.
Make even the look of your lens your own. “TTArtisan Neo AF 85mm f/1.8” for L mount launches, with customizable exterior
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株式会社焦点工房 will launch the L-mount version of the “Neo AF 85mm f/1.8,” a full-frame-compatible AF prime lens and the second model in the Neo series by 銘匠光学 TTArtisan, on October 14, 2026. 3D printer data will be provided, allowing the exterior to be customized with a custom armor. The price is 27,000円 (tax included).
キャリカ草加, operated by 一般社団法人キャリカ, held a “sauna worker experience” in September 2026 in partnership with the sauna facility サウナヘヴン草加. Participants with disabilities experienced work such as cleaning and preparing for opening, then used the facility as customers.
TonTon, a member of Forbes Global Properties, donates toward the rebuilding of “三柱神社” in Futtsu City and attends the completion ceremony. The company fulfills its social responsibility by protecting historical and cultural assets and passing them on to the world, and offers prayers for the development of its overseas business.
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株式会社TonTon, a member of Forbes Global Properties, donated to the rebuilding of the main sanctuary of “三柱神社,” a designated tangible cultural property in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and attended the completion ceremony.
Facts
Yoro 2 (718)
Kanbun 10 (1670)
Heisei 25 (2013)
1,300 years of history
Companies mentioned：株式会社TonTon、Forbes Global Properties、FGP、楽天社、東日本鉄道文化財団
Do you know what “That’s a nice watch you have there” really means? “Kyoto Rules,” an adventure through 365 days of Kyoto’s true feelings and social niceties, launches
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合同会社SNAPLACE launched “Kyoto Rules: Can You Live in Kyoto?”—a smartphone adventure game about Kyoto’s “true feelings and social niceties”—on October 12, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 12, 2026
365 days’ worth
10 people in the neighborhood
April is 40
March is 85
Up to 3 times a month
1 question, 30 seconds
300円 one-time purchase (tax included)
Companies mentioned：合同会社SNAPLACE、Google Play、App Store
Exhibiting and presenting at “2026 SAFE TOWN しずおか EXPO”
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株式会社NINZIA will exhibit and present at “2026 SAFE TOWN しずおか EXPO,” to be held in Shizuoka Prefecture on October 28, 2026, introducing its latest disaster-preparedness food, “NINZIA BOSAI,” designed with preparations for major disasters such as a Nankai Trough earthquake in mind.
[Kodansha] More than 80% of parents are exhausted by supporting children through junior and senior high school entrance exams; survey examines encouragement, division of roles and parents’ true feelings
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コクリコ, a web media outlet operated by 株式会社講談社, found in a survey of 125 parents of students taking junior or senior high school entrance exams that more than 80% felt fatigue or mental strain from supporting their children through the process. Scheduling was a particular burden for parents of junior high school examinees, while costs weighed heavily on parents of high school examinees. Nearly half also said they handled the support alone.
[Free admission] 23 companies to explain the latest developments in Vietnam by industry. “Vietnam Latest Overview Seminar” to be held October 28–30 in Otemachi, Tokyo, and online
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SUFEX TRADING CO., LTD. will hold the “Vietnam Latest Overview Seminar” in Tokyo and online from October 28 to 30, 2026. Participation is free.
株式会社Ａｉ・フィールド will speak at the [Mental Health Investment Study Session 2026, 2nd Session].
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株式会社Ai・フィールド will speak at the “Mental Health Investment Study Session 2026, 2nd Session,” hosted by 一般社団法人心の健康投資推進コンソーシアム, and give a mini-lecture on dialogue-based organizational development.
<Takatsuki City, Osaka> October 22 (Thu) to October 24 (Sat): 文具クワウチ, a long-established stationery store in Takatsuki founded in 1930, to hold its 24th “Autumn Stationery Festival 2026”
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文具クワウチ (桑内株式会社), a long-established stationery store founded in 1930, will hold its 24th “Autumn Stationery Festival” in Takatsuki City from October 22 to 24, 2026. During the event, in-store products will be 20% off, with writing instrument testing, personalization services and pop-up sales by local businesses also offered.
LOVOT put to use as a new educational practice in special needs education. The family robot “LOVOT” visits 2 prefectures, Nara and Tottori!
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The Yamane Yasuyo Seminar at 畿央大学’s Department of Contemporary Education will launch a learning support program using the family robot LOVOT to explore the use of ICT in special needs education and collaboration between universities and schools. From October 2026 through March 2027, the robot will be sent to a total of 6 facilities in Nara and Tottori prefectures to assess its educational effects.
Toward a future combining music and ethics — 合同会社everfree joins operations of the 26th Tenma Music Festival
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合同会社everfree will participate for the 3rd time as a special partner of the 26th Tenma Music Festival, one of Osaka’s largest community-based music festivals, to be held on October 25, 2026. The company aims to strengthen direction and operational structures across 19 venues and create a new festival combining “ethics × music.”
Facts
Sunday, October 25, 2026
The Tenma Music Festival, now in its 3rd year of participation
Against a backdrop of a growing foreign resident population, considering “easy Japanese” in workplaces at companies and schools
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株式会社エルロン published 2 books on “easy Japanese” in September 2026, against a backdrop of a growing foreign resident population. The government is also strengthening support for Japanese-language education, and the company is promoting the use of “easy Japanese” and the expertise of Japanese-language teachers through training at companies, schools and other institutions.
【金谷ホテル観光グループ】Kanaya Select launches “Tochigi Wagyu Premium Prosciutto,” offering a new culinary experience featuring a rare cut of branded wagyu served as prosciutto
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金谷ホテル観光グループ has launched “Tochigi Wagyu Premium Prosciutto,” supervised by executive chef 青山憲正, in a limited run of 100 sets. Made with A5-grade Tochigi Wagyu, the set includes 2 varieties: a block of round meat and slices of tomosankaku. The price is 14,580 yen (tax included).
Four Way partners with MEGAホン, a crowdfunding support provider, to strengthen book marketing
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株式会社フォーウェイ has formed a partnership with 株式会社MEGAホン, which provides public relations and crowdfunding support, to enhance the added value of book marketing.
Facts
The “Partner Award Newcomer Prize” for fiscal 2025
GastroduceJapan（ガストロデュースジャパン）, a TikTok Shop official certified partner (TSP), expands operations support specializing in the food category! Surpasses 60 supported stores and 350 million yen in monthly gross merchandise value!
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GastroduceJapan株式会社 provides operations support specializing in the food and beverage categories as a TikTok Shop official certified partner (TSP). It has supported 60 stores and achieved monthly gross merchandise value of 350 million yen, with results including 松屋フーズ様 surpassing 50 million yen in monthly sales and winning the Trend Awards Grand Prize.
From “finding” to “deciding.” QuantumCore launches QUBO Studio, combinatorial optimization software that goes beyond anomaly detection and degradation diagnosis
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株式会社QuantumCore has launched QUBO Studio, combinatorial optimization software that optimizes plans for inspections, repairs, deliveries and other tasks based on anomaly detection and degradation diagnosis results. It is designed to be offered as SaaS and through on-premises AI Box systems, and supports classical solvers and quantum annealing.
Japan’s regional information site Value Village undergoes a complete revamp. A total of 13,778 materials from 47 prefectures and 3,626 makers listed in the “ValueVillage Directory” are available in 5 languages for international visitors and overseas businesses
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株式会社INSTINCT BROTHERS has completely revamped its regional information site, Value Village, and published 13,778 materials from 47 prefectures and 3,626 directory listings of makers in 5 languages. It provides information for international visitors, matchmaking support connecting local makers with overseas businesses, and multilingual information services for local governments.
Facts
13,778 materials
47 prefectures
5 languages
Original2025 年の訪日外客数は 4,268 万人
Original2025 年の訪日外国人旅行消費額は 9 兆 4,549 億円
Original2030 年に訪日旅行者 6,000 万人
Original消費額 15 兆円
Companies mentioned：株式会社INSTINCT BROTHERS、INSTINCT BIO TECHNICAL COMPANY HOLDINGS INC.、JNTO、観光庁、Shopify
Domestic physical AI achieves a 95% task success rate with 15 minutes of human experience data
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H2L株式会社 has announced BodySharing® Physical AI, a domestically developed physical AI that learns human proprioceptive data using its proprietary optical muscle-displacement sensor. In an internal evaluation, it achieved a 95% task success rate using 15 minutes of data.
Facts
15 minutes of human experience data
95% task success rate
A condition using 22 minutes
Achieved 99%
100 trials under each condition
A control model with approximately 52 million parameters
From the “AI Promotion Act” to “agentic AI” and “A2A”: コマースロボティクス expands its “AI Help Desk Glossary” to 198 terms
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has expanded the “AI Help Desk Glossary” published on the official website of Fastdesk, its AI inquiry-response tool, to 198 terms. Additions include new AI technology terms such as agentic AI and A2A, as well as terms related to laws and regulations such as the AI Promotion Act. Sources are limited to primary sources.
[White Paper Released] You Can't Build a Good System by Simply Leaving It to AI
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In October 2026, シーオス株式会社 released a new white paper, “You Can't Build a Good System by Simply Leaving It to AI,” explaining the importance of design and the role of humans in using AI.
Outdoor advertising company 株式会社ヒット is sponsoring the “2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027),” which will be held in Yokohama from March 19, 2027, as a Silver Partner. It will use large-format digital media to screen promotional videos.
[The 2024 Problem in the Construction Industry] More than 60% of job changers prioritize “how they work” over annual salary. How have overtime regulations improved working conditions?
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The career change service アンドプロ, operated by 株式会社クイック, has released a survey on attitudes toward changing jobs in the construction industry. More than 60% of job changers prioritize “how they work” over annual salary, and the findings show that satisfaction with annual income after changing jobs has improved amid overtime regulations and better working conditions.
Facts
A net gain of 640,000 yen over 3 years
A majority (53.6%) said they were “dissatisfied”
62.6% overall... “Prioritize how they work over annual salary”
59.1% switched to saying they were “satisfied”
Among people in their 20s... the highest share of all age groups, at 81.8%, were dissatisfied with their annual income
43.7% decided to change jobs despite a pay cut
“I wanted to increase my annual income” was the most common response, at 19.1%
The increase was especially large for people in their 40s, at +1.135 million yen
[Sold Out] CAMEL “CAMEL Project No. 91: Ehime Yawatahama Second Plant Grid-Connected Battery Series Sold Out,” bringing future returns and a richer life today
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株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート announced that Project No. 91 of its real estate crowdfunding service “CAMEL,” the Ehime Yawatahama Second Plant Grid-Connected Battery Series, has sold out.
Dental student groups “APDSA” and “JDSA” confirmed to attend the 5th ADJ Festival! Creating new opportunities for students and companies to connect; only a few corporate exhibitor slots remain
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株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン has confirmed that student groups “APDSA” and “JDSA” will participate in the 5th ADJ Festival, to be held on January 30, 2027. Corporate exhibitor slots are limited to 27 companies on a first-come, first-served basis, with only a few remaining. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.
A new kind of marriage: “solo婚,” a separate-living marriage matchmaking service, launches. AI development contractor シースリーレーヴ handles everything from planning to operations on a revenue-sharing basis
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AI development contractor シースリーレーヴ developed and operates 合同会社トライエース’s separate-living marriage matchmaking service “solo婚” on a revenue-sharing basis. The service launched in September 2026.
[Super Early-Bird Offer Available on a First-Come, First-Served Basis] Compact fabric tire chains “SPEEDER Car Socks 2 (SP-CS2)” for sudden snowfall launch on Makuake today! New model redesigned for easier fitting!
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三金商事株式会社’s car-life brand “SPEEDER” has launched a Makuake project for its fabric tire chains, “SPEEDER Car Socks 2 (SP-CS2).” The new model narrows the elastic band from 3 cm to 2 cm for easier fitting, adds a “Z size” for light commercial vehicles, and comes in a total of 10 sizes.
Cluster builds virtual space for a regional government's school absenteeism support program — helping create new places to belong and learn for children who do not attend school
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クラスター株式会社 provided the technology and expertise to build an online 3D virtual space for a regional government's school absenteeism support program, commissioned to 合同会社デロイト トーマツ.
Facts
Can accommodate up to 100,000 simultaneous connections
[Targeting 2027 Exam Passers] Introductory Comprehensive Lectures and Introductory Curriculum for the Certified Care Worker Manager (Care Manager) Exam Now Available!
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株式会社アガルート has released the “Introductory Comprehensive Lectures / Introductory Curriculum for the Certified Care Worker Manager (Care Manager) Exam,” updated for the 2027 revision of the long-term care insurance system.
[Targeting 2027 Exam Passers] Intermediate and Advanced Comprehensive Lectures and Curriculum for the Certified Care Worker Manager (Care Manager) Exam Now Available!
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アガルートアカデミー, operated by 株式会社アガルート, has released intermediate and advanced comprehensive lectures and a curriculum for the Certified Care Worker Manager (Care Manager) Exam, targeting those seeking to pass in 2027.
Volume 1 of “Saito Mariko’s Personal Translations of Korean Literary Classics,” a series showcasing postwar Korean literary masters: Park Wan-seo’s “The Kindhearted Bok-hui” goes on sale October 15!
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河出書房新社 will publish “The Kindhearted Bok-hui,” Volume 1 of Korean Literary Classics translated and edited by Saito Mariko, on October 15, 2026.
YOASOBI’s “咲き誇れ” (theme song for the morning drama “ブラッサム”) released today, with music video premiere set for 20:00
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YOASOBI’s song “咲き誇れ” was released digitally on October 14, and its music video premiered at 20:00 the same day. The song is the theme for NHK’s morning drama “ブラッサム,” based on an original story written by Risa Wataya.
[First Public Event] Asamiya Tea Appreciation Festival, a tradition passed down by tea industry professionals, to be held in Shigaraki, Shiga, on November 23
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The Asamiya Tea Festival of Gratitude will be open to the general public for the first time on November 23, 2026, in Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Activities will include a branch-offering ceremony at Iwayasan Senzenji Temple, a sencha tea ceremony and a tea-field tour. Capacity is 20 people total, and the participation fee is 15,000 yen.
invox Carbon Accounting completes third-party validation by SOCOTEC of its GHG emissions calculation methodology
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The GHG emissions calculation methodology for “invox Carbon Accounting,” developed by 株式会社invox, has completed third-party validation by SOCOTEC. The review confirmed that calculations for Scope 1 and 2, as well as the applicable Scope 3 categories, are properly conducted in accordance with the basic guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
A fun and steamy life together for a younger puppy-like guy and an ennui beauty who won't date younger men! “My Great-Uncle Is So Cute” goes on sale from キルタイムコミュニケーション’s boys’ love label “CeriseRose”!
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“My Great-Uncle Is So Cute,” a BL comic illustrated by 麻倉ちり, will be released on October 16, 2026, from キルタイムコミュニケーション’s boys’ love label “CeriseRose”.
【Held Oct. 22 (Thu) and 23 (Fri)】More than 100 samples! An exhibition bringing together promotional products and services
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株式会社ポパル will hold “In-house Exhibition 2026” at its Ueno office on October 22 and 23, 2026, offering visitors the chance to experience promotional solutions such as value-added printing and in-store displays.
AI separates tracks in real time; a next-generation portable amp and Bluetooth wireless speaker for playing, practicing and creating, all in one device: JBL BandBox Solo and JBL BandBox Trio now on general sale
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ハーマンインターナショナル will begin general sales on October 30, 2026, of the “JBL BandBox Solo” and “JBL BandBox Trio,” portable amps and Bluetooth speakers featuring AI-powered real-time STEM separation. Vocals and instruments can be separated through on-device processing, without the cloud.
Facts
No.1 in wireless speaker sales volume in Japan for 8 consecutive years
General sales begin Friday, October 30, 2026
The crowdfunding campaign surpassed 100 million yen in support
JBL online store price: 54,890 yen (tax included)
JBL online store price: 132,000 yen (tax included)
ハーマンインターナショナル has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide
More than 50 million cars are on roads worldwide
Companies mentioned：ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社、JBL、ハーマンインターナショナル、Harman International Industries, Incorporated、AKG、Harman Kardon、Infinity、Lexicon、Mark Levinson、Revel、トヨタ、CCCグループ、株式会社ワンモア、GREEN FUNDING、蔦屋書店、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、TSUTAYA、BCN
Last year, the short film “Hana’s Santa” garnered 320,000 views; a feature-length version is set for this year! More than 100 people, including actors with morning-drama experience, applied for the daughter’s role, and the actors’ overwhelming enthusiasm led to the sudden addition of a “new character”
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The short film “Hana’s Santa,” which garnered 320,000 views last year, is being made into a feature, with actors selected from more than 100 applicants. Filming began on the anniversary of Shinichi Chiba’s death and wrapped on the seventh anniversary. The film is produced and screened by 感謝株式会社.
【Available to watch through October 30 (Fri)!】What advertising strategies can leverage a list of approximately 1 million affluent consumers? Rewatch an online conference on the forefront of affluent marketing on YouTube!
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An on-demand recording of “Affluent Marketing Conference 2026,” featuring 株式会社affluent, will be available again on YouTube through October 30. Shotaro Mori will speak about advertising strategies using a list of approximately 1 million affluent consumers.
Facts
A nationwide list of more than approximately 1 million affluent consumers
【2026 edition】Master Microsoft’s source code editor “Visual Studio Code”! A practical guide to developing useful apps and integrating AI goes on sale October 27!
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株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish “Visual Studio Code 2026 Perfect Master,” a practical guide to Microsoft’s source code editor “Visual Studio Code,” on October 27, 2026.
Providing dedicated “Dai-chari” vehicles between Anegasaki Station and Nagaura Station on the JR Uchibo Line to secure local transportation and support transit in the disaster-affected section
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シナネンモビリティPLUS will provide dedicated “Dai-chari” vehicles as an alternative means of transportation following the suspension of service between Anegasaki and Nagaura stations on the JR Uchibo Line due to Typhoon 25.
Facts
Approximately 3,400 stations
Approximately 18,500 electric-assist bicycles
More than 54 million rides to date
Service resumption is expected to take at least around 3 months
【欣興】Statement Regarding the Industrial Accident on 115/10/13
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
欣興電子（3037） suffered an industrial accident at its Yangmei Plant 1 on 115年10月13日. An employee was fatally injured after being caught in machinery while performing maintenance. The Labor Inspection Office has ordered a partial work stoppage. The company is cooperating with the investigation and making improvements, and operations are not temporarily affected.
Facts
The accident occurred on 115年10月13日 at approximately 2:34 p.m.
The accident occurred at 欣興電子’s Yangmei Plant 1.
An employee was caught in machinery while performing maintenance and died after being taken to the hospital.
The Taoyuan City Government’s Labor Inspection Office has imposed a partial work stoppage in accordance with the law.
The company said production and operations are currently unaffected.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the sale of 威剛 shares during the period from 115/9/7 to 10/13, for a total of approximately NT$322 million, resulting in a loss of approximately NT$430,000. The purpose was to adjust its investment portfolio.
Facts
中環 sold 威剛 common shares during the period from 115年9月7日 to 115年10月13日.
Original本次處分威剛普通股數量為818仟股，每單位價格為393.99元。
The total transaction value of the securities sold was NT$322,284,430.
The sale of 威剛 common shares resulted in a loss of NT$431,633.
After the sale, 中環 held 522,454 威剛 common shares, representing a 0.16% stake.
【鴻碩】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 「鴻銘智能股份有限公司」: Board resolution approving a cash capital increase and issuance of new shares
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鴻碩（3092） announced that its subsidiary 鴻銘智能 approved a cash capital increase on 115/10/13, issuing 20 million new shares to raise NT$200 million to bolster working capital.
Facts
鴻碩’s board approved a cash capital increase and issuance of new shares for its subsidiary 鴻銘智能股份有限公司 on 115年10月13日.
The cash capital increase will issue 20,000,000 shares with a par value of NT$10 per share, for a total issuance amount of NT$200,000,000.
The issue price for the cash capital increase is NT$10 per share.
10% of the shares (2,000,000 shares) in this capital increase are reserved for subscription by employees of controlling or subordinate companies who meet certain criteria.
The proceeds of this cash capital increase will be used to boost working capital.
The record date for subscription in this cash capital increase is 115/11/03, and the last date for share transfers is 115/10/29.
The designated institution for handling subscription payments is Mega International Commercial Bank, Shuanghe Branch.
【鴻碩】Announcement of the board resolution approving the company’s cash capital increase in 「鴻銘智能股份有限公司」
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鴻碩（3092）董事會 resolved on 115年10月13日 to make a cash capital increase of NT$144 million in its subsidiary 鴻銘智能, subscribing for 14.4 million shares and raising its stake to 80% to bolster working capital.
Facts
鴻碩’s board resolved on 115年10月13日 to make a cash capital increase in 鴻銘智能股份有限公司.
The subscription in this capital increase is for 14,400,000 shares at NT$10 per share, totaling NT$144,000,000.
The capital increase represents 6.50% of total assets in the standalone financial statements and 11.62% of equity attributable to owners of the parent in the consolidated financial statements.
【鴻碩】Announcement of the board resolution approving a cash capital increase by 「航碩興業有限公司」 in 「鴻碩精密電工(越南)有限公司」.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻碩（3092） announced that its subsidiary 航碩興業 will make a US$6 million cash capital increase in its Vietnam subsidiary 鴻碩精密電工 to support operational expansion.
Facts
鴻碩’s board approved a cash capital increase on 115年10月13日.
The total transaction amount for this cash capital increase is US$6 million.
The purpose of this capital increase is to meet production and operational needs.
The funds for this transaction will come from 航碩’s own funds.
【鴻碩】Announcement of the board resolution approving the company’s cash capital increase in 「航碩興業有限公司」
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻碩（3092）董事會 resolved on 115年10月13日 to make a NT$100 million cash capital increase in its wholly owned subsidiary 航碩興業, to bolster working capital and reinvest in its Vietnam plant, strengthening its overseas presence.
Facts
鴻碩’s board resolved on 115年10月13日 to make a cash capital increase in 航碩興業有限公司.
The total transaction amount for this cash capital increase is NT$100 million.
航碩興業有限公司 is a subsidiary 100% owned by 鴻碩.
The proceeds from this capital increase will be used to bolster working capital and for further investment in 鴻碩’s Vietnam plant.
Following this transaction, the cumulative holding amount will be NT$330,760,000, representing a 100% stake.
【鴻碩】Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary 「鴻碩精密電工(蘇州)有限公司」 regarding a guarantee provided for its 100%-invested mainland China subsidiary 「鴻碩精密電工(湖北)有限公司」
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻碩 announced that its Suzhou subsidiary will provide a guarantee for its Hubei subsidiary, adding NT$166 million in guarantee exposure for a working capital credit line.
Facts
鴻碩’s board approved the guarantee on behalf of its subsidiary on 115年10月13日.
As of the date of occurrence, the outstanding guarantee balance provided by A as a percentage of the net worth in the latest financial statements of the publicly listed company was 152.24%.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
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中環 announced the sale of 聯發科 shares, resulting in a disposal loss of approximately NT$24.74 million. It will retain a small holding after the sale, which was made to adjust its investment portfolio.
Facts
中環 sold 125 thousand 聯發科 common shares
The total transaction amount for this sale was NT$584,273,202
The sale resulted in a loss of NT$24,739,016
The remaining 聯發科 shares held after the sale totaled 143,000 shares
【鴻碩】Announcement of the board resolution approving a guarantee for group subsidiary 「鴻碩精密電工(越南)有限公司」
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻碩 announced that its board resolved to provide a guarantee for its subsidiary 鴻碩精密電工(越南)有限公司 to help it apply for a credit line from a bank and meet its working capital needs.
Facts
鴻碩’s board resolved to provide a guarantee for its subsidiary on 115年10月13日
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
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中環（2323）董事長核准於115年10月13日以 a total amount of approximately NT$456 million to acquire 920 thousand 南亞科 common shares, with the aim of optimizing its investment portfolio.
Facts
The transaction price was NT$495.38 per share, for a total amount of NT$455,754,036.
After the transaction, 中環 held a cumulative 1,150,000 南亞科 shares, representing 0.03%, with no restrictions on the rights attached to the shares.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced that it acquired 穩懋 common shares in 115年10月 for a total amount exceeding NT$550 million, bringing its stake to 0.22%, with the aim of optimizing its investment portfolio.
Facts
Original中環於115年10月7日至13日取得穩懋普通股993仟股。
The transaction price was NT$555.10 per share, for a total amount of NT$551,209,653.
中環 holds a cumulative 933,000 穩懋 shares, representing a 0.22% stake.
This investment represents 86.86% of 中環’s total assets and 116.78% of equity attributable to owners of the parent.
【惠特】The company received notice that 泰創工程股份有限公司 had initiated arbitration.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
惠特科技（6706） announced that it had received notice of arbitration initiated by 泰創工程. The dispute concerns payment for the mechanical, electrical and air-conditioning work on the new headquarters building. The company is working with lawyers and developing its defense strategy; the financial impact will be determined once the arbitration outcome is known.
Facts
惠特科技股份有限公司 received notice that 泰創工程股份有限公司 had initiated arbitration.
The subject of the arbitration is a dispute over payment for the mechanical, electrical and air-conditioning work on 惠特科技股份有限公司’s new headquarters building.
The case was accepted by the Taichung Branch of 中華民國仲裁協會.
The date of the incident was 115年 October 13.
惠特科技 has retained lawyers to assist with the case and consider its defense.
[科嘉-KY] On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announcement of cumulative acquisition of the same securities within one year reaching 20% of paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
科嘉-KY announced that its 7 indirectly owned subsidiaries completed government bond reverse repurchase transactions on 115年 October 13, totaling approximately NT$853 million, for investment purposes.
Facts
科嘉-KY’s subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉、科德、嘉財、艾普來、百宏、嘉皇 and 嘉駿 announced on 115/10/13 that their cumulative acquisitions of the same marketable security within 1 year had reached 20% of paid-in capital.
The subject of the transaction was the 1-day government bond reverse repurchase GC001 on 上海證券交易所, code 204001.
Original本次交易總金額為182,956仟元，約新台幣853,042千元
The transaction for investment purposes was approved by the chairman; board approval was not applicable.
The investment represented 17.16% of total assets and 23.73% of shareholders’ equity.
[科嘉-KY] On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announcement of cumulative disposal of the same securities within one year reaching 20% of paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
科嘉-KY announced that its 7 indirectly owned subsidiaries conducted government bond reverse repurchase transactions on 115年 October 13, totaling more than NT$850 million, to invest funds and earn a small interest spread. The transactions complied with the 20% paid-in-capital disposal rule, reflecting the group’s prudent approach to liquidity management.
The subject of the transaction was the 1-day government bond reverse repurchase GC001 on 上海證券交易所, code 204001.
Original此次投資理財交易產生處分利益人民幣7仟元，且無質押情形。
The investment in the marketable security represented 16.92% of the company’s total assets and 23.39% of shareholders’ equity, based on the latest financial statements.
The transaction was approved by the chairman and complied with Item 20 of the Regulations Governing the Acquisition and Disposal of Assets by Public Companies.
【承業醫】The company and its subsidiary 多模式(股)公司 announced that they had signed a syndicated credit agreement with a banking consortium.
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承業醫 announced that it had signed a NT$2.64 billion syndicated credit agreement with 6 banks, including 第一商業銀行, to repay debt and strengthen its funding.
Facts
承業醫 signed a syndicated credit agreement with a banking consortium on 115年 October 13.
The syndicated credit agreement totaled NT$2.64 billion.
The 6 banks participating in the syndicated credit included 第一商業銀行 and 台北富邦商業銀行.
The syndicated credit agreement has a term of 5 years from the date of the first drawdown.
The syndicated credit is intended to repay existing financial liabilities of the group and strengthen working capital.
【華南金】Announcement of the company’s self-assessed earnings for 115年 September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
華南金控 released its self-assessed financial results for 115年 September, reporting monthly after-tax net income of NT$2.345 billion and cumulative after-tax net income of NT$26.367 billion, with earnings per share of NT$1.88, indicating stable profitability across the group.
Facts
華南金控 reported consolidated after-tax net income of NT$2.345 billion for 115年 September.
華南金控 reported cumulative consolidated after-tax net income of NT$26.367 billion and after-tax earnings per share of NT$1.88.
華南銀行 reported consolidated after-tax net income of NT$1.996 billion for 115年 September.
華南銀行 reported cumulative after-tax earnings per share of NT$1.97 and net asset value per share of NT$24.60.
【矽格】Its subsidiary 矽格聯測股份有限公司 announced the purchase of the “Innovation Road factory building and ancillary equipment.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
矽格 announced on 115年 October 13 that its subsidiary 矽格聯測 would purchase a factory building in Hsinchu Science Park for NT$2.188 billion to meet operational needs.
Facts
The factory building purchased by 矽格聯測股份有限公司 is located at No. 1, Chuangxin 2nd Road, Science Park, Hsinchu City.
The total transaction amount was NT$2.188 billion.
The land area purchased was 46,994.11 square meters, equivalent to 14,215.7 ping.
The counterparty to the transaction was 建漢科技股份有限公司, which is not a related party.
The valuation issued by 寶源不動產估價師事務所 was NT$2,065,941,525.
The valuation issued by 誠石不動產估價師聯合事務所 was NT$2,017,438,406.
【承業醫】Its material subsidiary 久和醫療儀器(股)公司 announced that its outstanding endorsements and guarantees had reached the disclosure threshold under Article 第二十五條第一項第四款 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.
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Facts
久和醫療儀器 announced on 115年 October 13 that its outstanding endorsements and guarantees had reached the disclosure threshold.
The recipient of the new endorsement and guarantee was the 100%-owned parent company 承業生醫投資控股股份有限公司.
The recipient of the new endorsement and guarantee was the group affiliate 多模式股份有限公司, which has the same ultimate parent company.
Original背書保證總限額為22,410,972仟元。
Outstanding endorsements and guarantees amounted to 162.00% of net worth.
【承業醫】The company announced that its outstanding endorsements and guarantees had reached the disclosure threshold under Article 第二十五條第一項第四款 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.
【建漢】Announcement of the sale of the company’s Innovation Road factory building and ancillary equipment, and completion of the signing.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
建漢 announced that it had signed an agreement with 矽格聯測 to sell a factory building in Hsinchu Science Park for NT$2.188 billion, with an expected profit of NT$1.73 billion, as part of its asset optimization efforts.
Facts
建漢 sold the factory building and auxiliary equipment at No. 1, Chuangxin 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City, to 矽格聯測股份有限公司.
The total transaction amount was NT$2.188 billion, including tax.
建漢 expects to gain approximately NT$1.73 billion from this asset disposal.
The building area of the factory being sold is 14,215.7 ping, including auxiliary equipment.
The transaction was determined through a public tender and approved by the board of directors.
【翔耀】Announcement on behalf of its material subsidiary 勁耘科技股份有限公司 regarding a new endorsement guarantee amount meeting the announcement requirements under Article 25, Paragraph 一, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations Governing the Financing and Endorsement Guarantees of Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
翔耀 announced that its subsidiary 勁耘科技新增 an endorsement guarantee of NT$385 million for its subsidiary 翔耀實業, for the purpose of renewing an agreement with a bank. The cumulative balance reached NT$765 million, but was not actually over the limit.
Facts
The recipient of this endorsement guarantee is 翔耀實業股份有限公司, a subsidiary of the company providing the guarantee.
As of the date of occurrence, the balance of endorsement guarantees provided by A was 208.74% of the net worth shown in the latest financial statements of the public company.
Additional information: The balance of the endorsement guarantee limit was double-counted because the board meeting was held early; therefore, the company was not actually over the limit.
【元大金】元大金控 announces unaudited consolidated profit and loss for September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
元大金控 released its unaudited financial data for September 115, reporting pretax profit of NT$6.261 billion for the month and cumulative EPS of NT$3.96. 元大證券 and 元大投信 were the main sources of profit, while 元大人壽 posted a loss for the month.
Facts
元大金控's consolidated pretax profit for September 115 was NT$6.261 billion.
元大金控's cumulative earnings per share after tax through September were NT$3.96.
元大投信's consolidated pretax profit for September 115 was NT$786 million.
元大人壽's consolidated pretax profit for September 115 was negative NT$59 million.
元大銀行's cumulative net profit after tax attributable to owners through September was NT$12.164 billion.
元大期貨's earnings per share after tax for September 115 were NT$6.97.
【聯發】Announcement pursuant to the Regulations Governing the Acquisition and Disposal of Assets by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯發 announced that, pursuant to the relevant regulations, it disposed of 750,000 shares of 南亞科技 for a total amount exceeding NT$320 million for investment purposes. Its current stake is 0.01%.
Facts
聯發 announced on October 13, 115, that it had disposed of shares in 南亞科技股份有限公司.
The transaction involved the disposal of 750,000 shares of 南亞科技.
The price per unit was NT$430.18, and the total transaction amount was NT$322,634,097.
The transaction was approved by the chairman and was not a related-party transaction.
The cumulative shareholding in 南亞科技 to date is 450,000 shares, representing 0.01%.
【捷敏-KY】Announcement on behalf of its material subsidiary 捷敏電子(上海)有限公司 regarding the issuance of new shares through capitalization of retained earnings, as resolved by the board acting on behalf of the shareholders' meeting
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捷敏-KY announced that its subsidiary 捷敏電子(上海) resolved on 115/10/13 to increase capital through capitalization of retained earnings, with all shares allocated to its parent company 捷敏電子有限公司 to strengthen its financial structure.
Facts
捷敏-KY's material subsidiary 捷敏電子(上海)有限公司 is issuing new shares through capitalization of retained earnings.
The proceeds from this capital increase will be used to strengthen the financial structure.
All new shares issued will be allocated to the sole corporate shareholder 捷敏電子有限公司.
The board resolution date was October 13, 115.
This capital increase does not involve a blanket registration for the issuance of new shares.
【第一金】Announcement of unaudited consolidated earnings for the Company and its major subsidiaries for September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
第一金控 announced its unaudited earnings for September on October 13, 115, reporting monthly net profit after tax of NT$2.375 billion and cumulative EPS of NT$1.82. 第一銀行 contributed the bulk of profits, while 第一金人壽 posted a loss. The data reflect the group's overall operating performance in the first three quarters.
Facts
第一金控's monthly net profit after tax for September 115 was NT$2.375 billion.
第一銀行's monthly net profit after tax for September 115 was NT$2.113 billion.
第一金證券's monthly net profit after tax for September 115 was NT$251 million.
【南僑】Announcement on behalf of its subsidiary 南僑油脂事業股份有限公司 regarding important resolutions of the shareholders' special meeting acted upon by the board of directors
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南僑 (1702) announced on behalf of its subsidiary 南僑油脂事業股份有限公司 on October 13, 115, that the board, acting on behalf of the shareholders' special meeting, approved an amendment to the articles of incorporation. There were no other matters.
Facts
南僑 (company code 1702) issued an announcement on October 13, 115.
The board of 南僑油脂事業股份有限公司 acted on behalf of the shareholders' special meeting on October 13, 115.
The meeting approved an amendment to the articles of incorporation.
There were no other matters to be stated at this extraordinary shareholders' meeting.
This announcement complies with Subparagraph 18.
Companies mentioned：南僑、南僑油脂事業股份有限公司
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【迅得】The Company was invited to participate in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際, to discuss its operations, financial and business information
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迅得 (6438) participated in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際, in Hong Kong on October 14, 115, and held an investor conference to brief the market on its operations, financial condition and business development.
Facts
迅得 (company code 6438) was invited to participate in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際.
迅得 held an investor conference on October 14, 115, to discuss its operational, financial and business information.
The investor conference was held at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.