株式会社綜合キャリアオプション has been ranked No. 1 for “registered manufacturing workforce” among 7 major domestic manufacturing staffing services, according to a survey by TFCO株式会社. The company has more than 900,000 registered staff and over 5,000 client companies, and provides solutions—including a network of more than 60 locations and support for foreign workers—to address labor shortages in regional manufacturing industries.
[Webinar] Oct. 29 (Thu.): Why isn’t knowledge put to use on manufacturing floors? An AI-driven knowledge transfer transformation for manufacturing that changes the workplace
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold an AI webinar on Oct. 29, 2026, to address challenges in passing on knowledge at manufacturing sites.
Takamiya to hold “TAP EXPO 2026,” an integrated agriculture event co-creating the future agricultural market
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株式会社タカミヤ will hold “TAP EXPO 2026,” a hands-on event to co-create the future agricultural market, at TAKAMIYA AGRIBUSINESS PARK (TAP) in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026. The event aims to let visitors experience and test technologies from other industries, such as AI and robotics, on an actual farm to address challenges facing agriculture, including labor shortages and rising costs.
Facts
Over 3 days, from Oct. 29 (Thu.) to 31 (Sat.), 2026
Over 3 days
From 1.363 million people in 2020
Reaching 987,000 people in 2026 (estimate)
The average age is 67.7 years
On an actual farm of approximately 3 ha (30,000 m²)
After being stored for 78 days in an MCS and a standard refrigerator
“nepia Hana Celeb Tissues Moomin Collaboration Package” to launch in limited quantities from late October 2026
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王子ネピア株式会社 will launch limited-edition tissue packages in collaboration with Moomin nationwide from late October 2026. The products will be available for presale and on sale at “Mori no Ichi 2026,” an event hosted by 東京建物 and held from Oct. 22 to 24. The initiative is part of 王子ホールディングス’ “WITH FOREST PROJECT.”
A brain researcher explains the new essentials of “the brain and learning” for thriving in the AI era! Lecture by University of Tokyo Professor Ikegaya to be held in Kawasaki on Saturday, Nov. 14
【Wins 4 international design awards】COFO’s new desk, “COFO Desk Studio,” wins international design awards in France, Germany and the United States
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COFO Desk Studio, a new desk from COFO, the relaxation brand operated by 株式会社COFO, has won 4 international design awards, including awards in France, Germany and the United States. Cumulative reservations have exceeded ¥188 million, and advance reservations are still being accepted.
Facts
French Design Award 2026
Red Dot Award 2026
American Good Design Award 2026
MUSE Design Awards 2026
Original約1ヶ月半という短期間で
Cumulative reservations: ¥188 million
Established in 2016 in Sanmu City, Chiba Prefecture
Companies mentioned：株式会社COFO、COFO、International Award Association、International Award Association Limited、International Award Associate
The “SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Okayama Prefecture Tournament” was held. The Okayama Sōzan High School team “Bunpeppan” prevailed in a fierce contest! All 78 participants collected 71.28 kg of trash!
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The “SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Okayama Prefecture Tournament,” organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, was held, with the Okayama Sōzan High School team “Bunpeppan” taking first place and earning a spot in the national tournament. A total of 78 people took part and collected 71.28 kg of trash.
Facts
An impressive 9.56 kg of trash collected
A wide margin over 2nd place: 3.64 kg and 342 points
Free ¥800 food vouchers for the first 100 people each day! Enjoy the “Yakiimo Fest 2026” in Tokyo and Osaka for less!
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The “Yakiimo Fest 2026” will be held in Tokyo and Osaka from October 30 to November 8, 2026, with a campaign offering free ¥800 food vouchers to the first 100 people each day.
【日研トータルソーシング】Community contribution activities through manufacturing and esports
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日研トータルソーシング held a hands-on manufacturing workshop and an esports gathering for children at a children’s home in Gunma Prefecture on September 23, 2026. This was the 3rd such event, following events in Kagoshima Prefecture in March and Hiroshima Prefecture in July this year. It aimed to broaden future career choices and foster interaction.
iPaaS “ActRecipe” wins consecutive Leader awards in the iPaaS and data integration tool categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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アクトレシピ株式会社, provider of the iPaaS “ActRecipe,” announced that it won Leader awards for the 2nd consecutive term in the iPaaS and data integration tool categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, hosted by アイティクラウド.
A survey by 心幸ホールディングス found that more than 90% of HR and general affairs managers face challenges with payment operations for workplace stores and office supplies procurement. The biggest obstacle was being “tied to a specific vendor and unable to sell our own products” (60.4%).
PC security inspection cloud service “mieten®” expands features for enterprise companies
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NTTテクノクロス will launch a new version of its PC security inspection cloud service “mieten” on October 15, 2026, adding integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune, as well as with the IT asset management tool “iTAssetEye.”
Facts
Available starting October 15, 2026
To be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 (Wednesday) to 23 (Friday)
Companies mentioned：NTTテクノクロス株式会社、Microsoft、RX Japan 合同会社、Tanium
“HRプロ” wins the top Leader award in the lead generation site category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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ProFuture株式会社’s HR matching platform “HRプロ” won the top Leader award in the lead generation site category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, recording a customer satisfaction score of 4.3.
N High School Group establishes “Certified Super Engineer Program,” offering certified students grants of up to 500,000 yen and the latest development environment
Cinnamoroll returns to Sky! “Sky × Cinnamoroll Mokumoku Cafe” returns for a limited time starting Friday, November 13!
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The “Sky × Cinnamoroll Mokumoku Cafe” collaboration event between thatgamecompany’s Sky: Children of the Light and Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll will run for a limited time starting November 13, 2026. Cinnamoroll will also appear in a candle event at Tokyo Tower ahead of the collaboration.
Originalアイティクラウド株式会社は、ユーザーレビューに基づいて顧客満足度の高いIT製品を選出する「ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall」を発表した。今期は国内外から約1,300の製品が選出され、約16.4万件のレビューの中から生成AI関連やセキュリティ関連製品など30製品が初受賞した。
Facts
Approximately 1,300 products and services
Approximately 164,000 genuine user reviews
30 products won for the first time
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社、株式会社ipe、トレンドマイクロ株式会社、GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社、株式会社ユービーセキュア、Sansan株式会社、プライマル株式会社、株式会社インフォマート、フリー株式会社、GMOあおぞらネット銀行株式会社、株式会社ジー・サーチ、Claris International Inc.、株式会社GoQSystem、NTTスマートコネクト株式会社、株式会社ラクス、営業製作所株式会社、株式会社ロジクラ、株式会社コンカー、Sales Retriever株式会社、株式会社イング、スパイラル株式会社、シルバーエッグ・テクノロジー株式会社、株式会社Polycome、株式会社LayerX、株式会社Legalscape、株式会社art crat.、合同会社クラウドエンジン、株式会社ワイドテック、パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ProFuture株式会社
Cloud-based time and attendance management system “KING OF TIME” begins API integration with TKC’s “FX Cloud Series (payroll calculation function)”
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Original株式会社ヒューマンテクノロジーズは、自社クラウド勤怠管理システム「KING OF TIME」と株式会社TKCのクラウド会計ソフト「FXクラウドシリーズ（給与計算機能）」の間で、2026年10月14日よりAPI連携を開始すると発表した。これにより、勤怠データから給与計算・会計処理までの自動化と業務効率化が実現する。
Facts
Starting October 14, 2026
More than 75,000 companies have adopted the system
アイロボット Japan launches “Roomba® Monster,” its top-of-the-line model surpassing its flagship
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アイロボットジャパン合同会社 will launch its top-of-the-line model, surpassing its flagship, the “Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Charging Station” (commonly known as Roomba Monster), on October 21. It features up to 5 times the suction power of previous models and a 60°C hot-water mist spray, and is priced at 249,800 yen.
NTT Smart Connect’s “wakucone plus” wins “High Performer” at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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NTT Smart Connect’s cloud-based business visualization and IT asset management service “wakucone plus” won High Performer at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.
株式会社コーセー brand ジルスチュアート ビューティ will launch the holiday-limited coffret “ドロージープリンセス コレクション,” themed around a dreaming princess, on October 30. Limited-edition items including lip and cheek products, blush, eye color and lip balm will also debut on November 13.
Facts
9,350 yen / tax included
Friday, Oct. 30
Friday, Oct. 16
Friday, Nov. 13
8,500 yen before tax
Set of 7 colors
0.4 mL
15 g
3 g
W approx. 190 mm
H approx. 110 mm
D approx. 25 mm
October 9 (Fri.)
Oct. 13 (Tue.)
10:00
23:59
10 mL
¥3,520 each
3,200 yen before tax
2 colors in total
¥4,950 each
¥4,500 before tax
2,970 yen each
2,700 yen before tax
3 colors in total
6g
Purchases of 7,700 yen or more, including tax
Fri., Nov. 6
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー、ジルスチュアート ビューティ、JILL STUART Beauty
13 finalists announced for “Japan Security Awards 2026”
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The Japan Security Awards Executive Committee has selected 13 finalists for the “Japan Security Awards 2026.” The entries were judged from a total of 28 submissions across 3 categories, and the awards ceremony will be held at “AI & Security Summit 2026” in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 12, 2026.
Domestic 電通 Group launches FDE and FDM skills development program for 3,000 people
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イグニション・ポイント株式会社, 3 domestic companies in the 電通 Group and Google Cloud are collaborating to launch an FDE and FDM skills development program for 3,000 people, using the enterprise AI platform “Gemini Enterprise.”
【コープみらい】Promoting “One More Rice” to encourage rice consumption, bringing consumers and producers together to support rice farming in Japan!
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On October 8, 2026, コープみらい held a lecture by JA全農 on promoting rice consumption, aiming to deepen understanding of the “One More Rice” initiative and foster interaction with its members.
ecbeing selected to integrate and renew Fuji Pharmaceutical’s “Seims” brand and e-commerce sites
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株式会社ecbeing’s e-commerce platform “ecbeing” was selected for the renewal of 株式会社富士薬品’s official drugstore “Seims” website. The new site, integrating its brand and e-commerce sites, opened in August 2026.
Facts
No. 1 share in e-commerce platform development for 18 consecutive years
Opened in August 2026
Operates 1,285 stores across Japan (as of the end of March 2026)
With a track record of implementation at more than 1,600 sites
【New product】LINE stickers for “I Give You the Marriage Proposal I Just Came Up With” become stickers! On sale today exclusively for LINE members
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ClaGla（株式会社クラグラ） launched “STAMP STICKER,” stickers inspired by LINE stickers for the board game “I Give You the Marriage Proposal I Just Came Up With,” which has sold more than 350,000 copies across the series, exclusively for LINE members from October 14, 2026. Price: 385 yen (tax included).
TikTok Shop: Beauty and personal care accounted for 6 of the top 10 bestsellers in September 2026 and approximately 63% of sales — “higher commission rates × hundreds of videos” key to rapid growth | Astream Deep analysis
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株式会社A has released the top 10 bestsellers on TikTok Shop (Japan) for September 2026, based on data from its analytics tool “Astream Deep.” Beauty and personal care products took the top 6 spots and accounted for approximately 63% of sales, out of approximately 506.9 million yen. High commission rates and growing video counts drove rapid growth for some products, while sales patterns linked to viral saturation and brand power were also observed.
Facts
6 products among the top 10
Combined sales of the top 10 (approximately 506.9 million yen)
NetApp and Supermicro collaborate on infrastructure to support AI at every scale
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NetApp and Supermicro announced a strategic collaboration in AI infrastructure, offering validated solutions for everything from large-scale AI factories to enterprise environments.
Updating Japan’s business management with AI. Business management system “kpiee” to exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week [Autumn Show]”
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株式会社データX will exhibit its business management system “kpiee” at “Japan DX & AX Week [Autumn Show],” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026.
[First Tokyo location] “Toro Ichi Ueno” izakaya, offering all-you-can-drink sake from all 47 prefectures and seasonal seafood, opens on Friday, October 16, 2026! Opening-day events include “120 minutes of all-you-can-drink sake for 1 yen” and “free fresh bluefin tuna chunks”
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ENRAVE株式会社, a subsidiary of S.H.N株式会社, will open its first Tokyo izakaya, “Toro Ichi Ueno,” on October 16, 2026. It will offer all-you-can-drink sake from all 47 prefectures and seasonal seafood, with limited-time events to mark the opening.
NineOut partners with group company Sansan to launch “Ask One Sansan Data Intelligence License”
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ナインアウト株式会社 is partnering with group company Sansan株式会社 to launch “Ask One Sansan Data Intelligence License.” The service is scheduled to begin in late December 2026 and will support data utilization by eliminating duplicate customer contact data and appending attribute information.
Make your kitchen more space-efficient and cooking more delicious and convenient. Evolving into 1 appliance with 13 functions, from “pizza” and “top heating (finishing browning)” to “rice cooking”! New “Aladdin Graphite Grill & Toaster (Flagship Model)” now available
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日本エー・アイ・シー株式会社 will release a new model of the “Aladdin Graphite Grill & Toaster,” equipped with 株式会社千石’s patented “Graphite Heater®” technology, on October 29, 2026. The flagship model is approximately 46 mm slimmer in depth and adds “pizza” and “top heating” menus, bringing it to 1 appliance with 13 functions. A collaboration product with UtaU will also go on sale the same day.
VRChat’s first official roadside-station world! “Honda Motanion Hub Roadside Station Joso,” created by 株式会社V, launches on Wednesday, October 14, 2026!
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“Honda Motanion Hub Roadside Station Joso,” VRChat’s first official roadside-station world, created by 株式会社V, launched on October 14, 2026. A commemorative campaign will also be held.
Facts
Launching on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5 winners will be selected by lottery
Cumulative production of approximately 500,000 units for the series
Companies mentioned：株式会社V、本田技研工業株式会社、Honda、株式会社COLLECT、TTCグループ、株式会社本田技術研究所、ソニーグループ、スクウェア・エニックス、伊藤忠商事、VRChat Inc.
“Power Generation Class” teaches renewable energy and the SDGs through hands-on learning at an elementary school in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido
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株式会社Looop held a “Power Generation Class” on September 28, 2026, at Maruyama Elementary School in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, where new employees designed a program to teach students about renewable energy and the SDGs.
Facts
Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
Now in its 6th year
A team of 5 new employees
One of 19 examples nationwide
Maximum output: approximately 31,600 kW
Annual power generation: approximately 30 million kWh
一建設株式会社 announced that a speculative house designed by students has been completed in Koga, Ibaraki, as part of an industry-academia collaboration project with Tokyo Mode Gakuen, and will hold an open house on October 26.
[Already used in this year’s OSCE] Smartphone browser version of checklist feature released for “Pholly,” a class support system
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Mogic株式会社 has released a smartphone browser version of the “Checklist” feature for OSCE support in its communication-based class support system “Pholly.” This allows students to review exercises and self-assess regardless of their location or schedule. The “Nursing and Medical Plan” also enables end-to-end digitization of skills training, OSCEs and clinical placements.
Facts
From ¥32,000 per month (before tax)
[From 20,000 yen per month (excluding tax); available for a minimum of 1 month]
川崎重工業 and TBG, a subsidiary of Tokyo Boeki Holdings, have completed development of the world’s first commercial-specification 6-inch liquid hydrogen loading arm. As part of a NEDO project, 3 units will be installed at the Kawasaki LH2 Terminal, with the aim of using them with 40,000 m³-class vessels.
Facts
6 inches
2018
2022
3 units
40,000 m³-class
Companies mentioned：川崎重工業株式会社、川崎重工、東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社、TBグローバルテクノロジーズ株式会社、TBG、JAXA、NEDO、日本海事協会、Class NK
株式会社Uravation has published a catalog of “AI employee” recipes covering 7 tasks: internal FAQs, inbound calls, meeting minutes, form processing, inspection assistance, demand forecasting and drawing searches. Each recipe outlines a process from design through handover. The system is designed to have AI propose ideas, with humans making the final decisions. The estimated cost is ¥500,000–¥3 million (excluding tax), plus monthly maintenance.
[Now recruiting participants] Make Ishikawa Prefecture fun and clean with esports and litter picking! “日本財団 eスポGOMI in 石川” to be held!
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株式会社アイオーデータ and 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 will hold “日本財団 eスポGOMI in 石川,” an environmental conservation event combining esports and litter picking, in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on October 24, 2026.
スペースデータ releases 9 physics simulation demos for comparing conditions under which robots fail
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株式会社スペースデータ has released 9 physics simulation demos for pre-deployment testing of “RobotBrain,” its platform for implementing robots in the field. The demos compare and visualize failure conditions such as dropped loads, tipping and door operation at logistics and facility sites, using metrics including impact force, center of gravity and friction. They are divided into 3 scenarios: “carrying loads,” “touching objects in human environments” and “handling objects whose shape or force requirements are difficult to predict.”
— What 171 rental housing agents revealed about their preferences when choosing a home — What should newlyweds and cohabiting couples look for in an apartment?
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株式会社エイブル総合研究所 has compiled a survey of 171 rental housing agents at エイブル on how newlyweds and cohabiting couples choose an apartment. The survey found that spacious layouts matter more than proximity to a station or rent, and that a lack of storage is a common source of conflict. It also recommends 2DK and 2LDK layouts for couples who work from home.
[Held Nov. 12 and 13] Business messaging service KDDI Message Cast to exhibit and present at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo”
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KDDI Message Cast, a business messaging service jointly operated by Supership and KDDI, will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place on November 12 and 13, 2026, and give a joint seminar with 株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン.
Supership launches its on-site search solution, “Supership Search Solution (S4),” on the global version of authenticated marketplace “SNKRDUNK”
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Supership株式会社 has begun providing its on-site search solution, “Supership Search Solution (S4),” to the global version of “SNKRDUNK,” an authenticated marketplace operated by SODA株式会社. The service enables multilingual searches in English and Japanese, as well as control of results based on users’ place of residence.
[チーズガーデン] A long-running seasonal favorite returns this year: “御用邸アップルチーズケーキ,” to be released Oct. 28 (Wed.) as autumn and winter deepen
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チーズガーデン, operated by 株式会社庫や of コロワイドグループ, will release the seasonal bestseller “御用邸アップルチーズケーキ” on October 28, 2026. Related offerings will also include cheese cookies and a parfait available exclusively at its cafes.
トリナ・ストレージ to supply 196MWh battery system for AEJ’s “野津” battery project
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トリナ・ストレージ has been selected to supply its “Elementa G2 Pro 5MWh” system for the AEJ野津 battery project (50MW/196MWh), under construction in Usuki, Oita Prefecture. The company is expanding its business in the Japanese market, building on its track record in Kyushu and the signing of an MoU with AMP-lify株式会社.
Facts
50MW/196MWh capacity
First Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction for fiscal 2023
Completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2028
Elementa G2 Pro 5MWh
160MWh utility-scale BESS project
This September
Approximately 1GWh of grid-scale battery storage systems
[Seminar series for the insurance industry] New courses explain practical responses to the amended Insurance Business Act, customer-oriented business operations and excessive provision of benefits ❘ セミナーインフォ
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株式会社セミナーインフォ has begun accepting applications for 5 new online seminars on the amended Insurance Business Act and customer-oriented business operations, aimed at legal, compliance and corporate planning professionals at insurance companies, insurance agencies and financial institutions.
SQUEEZE accelerates collaboration with 第一リアルター, plans to open 2 “Minn” properties in Osaka’s Namba district in December 2026
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株式会社SQUEEZE announced that, as a joint project with 第一リアルター, it will open 2 properties in Osaka’s Namba district in December 2026: “Minn 大阪難波 Station” and “Minn 難波 West.” 第一リアルター will develop both properties, while SQUEEZE will operate them.
マクセル begins mass production of “all-solid-state battery backup modules”
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マクセル will begin mass production in early November of an all-solid-state battery backup module equipped with its ceramic-packaged all-solid-state battery, “PSB401010H,” and sell it domestically for industrial equipment.
[Survey on abandonment of internal knowledge management tools] The leading reason for abandonment and loss of use is “information is not updated and remains outdated,” at 34.9%
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A survey by トヨクモ株式会社 on abandonment of internal knowledge management tools found that 95.5% of companies that had used them for more than 1 year had abandoned them or let them fall into disuse, with 87.7% of those cases occurring within the first year of adoption. The leading reason was “information is not updated and remains outdated.” Support for data migration and AI features ranked among the top priorities when choosing a replacement.
i-Reporter wins awards in 6 categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” earning recognition for 24 consecutive periods
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“i-Reporter,” the field reporting system from 株式会社シムトップス, won awards in 6 categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” and earned recognition for 24 consecutive periods.
Facts
Awards in 6 categories
Evaluated for 24 consecutive periods
Approximately 164,000 reviews
More than 360 reviews
Average rating: 3.9 points
Used by 4,500 companies and more than 220,000 people
パスメイクホールディングス and アビタス announce changes to representative directors and officers
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パスメイクホールディングス and アビタス announced changes to their representative directors and officers. 宇坂純氏 has become representative director and chairman, and 中澤匠氏 has become representative director, president and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Born in 1977
Joined 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション in 2000
Earned an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from the University of Michigan Business School in 2008
Appointed director and COO of 株式会社アビタス and director and CSO of パスメイクホールディングス株式会社 in 2020
Has served as president and representative director of both companies since 2022
AI-powered learning material “キュビナ” officially adopted in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture — to be introduced at all 59 municipal elementary and junior high schools, with approximately 24,100 students using it
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株式会社COMPASS’s AI-powered learning material “キュビナ” was officially adopted by all 59 municipal elementary and junior high schools in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, starting in FY2026, and approximately 24,100 students began using it.
Facts
All 59 schools
Approximately 24,100 people
FY2026
More than 220 municipalities nationwide
Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
It’s a Mont Blanc, but it’s not chestnut! This fall, a “grape” Mont Blanc freshly squeezed right before your eyes takes center stage!
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Starting Oct. 14, 2026, レッドロブスター Japan will offer “Freshly Squeezed Luxurious Grape Mont Blanc” and 2 pasta dishes as part of its fall and winter menu.
ネオジャパン wins the top “Leader” award in 5 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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株式会社ネオジャパン received the top “Leader” award in a total of 5 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, organized by ITreview, for its groupware “desknet's NEO,” no-code business app creation tool “AppSuite,” and business chat “ChatLuck.”
ロレアルグループ and パリ・サンジェルマン have formed a strategic partnership through 2028. L’Oréal will become PSG’s “Official Beauty Partner,” with the brand ヴィシー supporting skin care and hair care for the men’s first team.
Releases “New Graduate Recruitment Report Based on ATS Data (Class of 2026)”
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Thinkings株式会社 released a report analyzing new graduate recruitment trends for the Class of 2026, based on data from its recruitment management system “sonar ATS.” The average rate of applicants advancing from application to the main selection process was 16.2%; by channel, “recruitment agencies” had the highest rate at 30.9%. Recruitment openings began earlier and were spread out, while job offers tended to be concentrated in April.
Facts
Overall average: 16.2%
“Recruitment agencies” had the highest rate at 30.9%
Followed by “direct applications” at 26.2%
Adopted by more than 2,500 companies cumulatively (as of May 2026)
mitoco wins award for the 18th consecutive time at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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株式会社テラスカイ’s groupware mitoco received the top “Leader” award in the groupware category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド. This marks its 18th consecutive award in the groupware category and its first “Leader” award.
Proof-of-concept trial of “アイブリー” begins for recall and voluntary product return inquiries at ヤマトコンタクトサービス
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株式会社IVRy began a proof-of-concept trial in October 2026 at ヤマトコンタクトサービス, a 100%-owned subsidiary of ヤマトホールディングス, using its conversational AI platform “アイブリー” to handle product recalls and voluntary returns.
ADTANK to speak at online conference on the theme “Will building an AI exclusively for your company really make it smarter?”
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ADTANK株式会社 will speak at the online conference “AI世代の猛進,” taking place Oct. 20–23, 2026, with a session themed “Will building an AI exclusively for your company really make it smarter?”
[On sale today] Invest in an Ebisu office from your smartphone. Applications open for the first offering of “スマートVシェア®,” completed entirely online
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株式会社ボルテックス opened applications on Oct. 14, 2026, for the first offering of “スマートVシェア®,” an online real estate fractional investment product covering an office building in Ebisu. The total offering amount is 377 million yen.
Facts
Total offering amount: 377 million yen
Original1口10万円
In units of 5 lots (500,000 yen)
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, the process from membership registration to purchase application can be completed online
Applications are open through Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
More than 200 buildings developed under the “VORT®” series
[Nov. 11 is Cheese Day] The 12th anniversary of “CHEESE Weeks!”, celebrating all things cheese! The original gets a cheesy upgrade with the new “Freshly Baked Cheese Tart Anniversary”
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株式会社BAKE will hold “CHEESE Weeks!” starting Nov. 1, 2026, to mark its 12th anniversary and Cheese Day, and will launch “Freshly Baked Cheese Tart Anniversary.”
Facts
Price: ¥351 (tax included) / 1 piece
Price: ¥918 (tax included) / 1 box
Spend 1,500 yen or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、BAKE CHEESE TART、BAKE the SHOP
Electric assist toothbrush selling well for thorough removal of missed spots, including back teeth and between teeth (※1); “LION Electric Assist Toothbrush” achieves No. 1 in sales volume for 3 consecutive years (※2)
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The “LION Electric Assist Toothbrush” series from ライオン株式会社 ranked No. 1 in sales volume in the electric toothbrush market for 3 consecutive years, from September 2023 to August 2026. Packaging improvements and marketing emphasizing removal of missed spots helped attract new customers and boost repeat purchases, contributing to a recovery in the market.
Facts
Sales revenue: 94% of the previous year's level
104% year on year
The electric toothbrush market overall also reached 102%
New-to-brand rate: approximately 122% of the same period in 2024
Repeat purchase rate also reached 108%
Click-through rate increased by 1.7 times
Approximately 9,000 ultra-fine vibrations per minute
A book that will make you want to tidy up after reading! Takahashi Shoten’s first translated children’s book series, “Go! Cleaning Heroes: The Rescue Team,” launches with all 3 volumes on 10/14
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株式会社高橋書店 released all 3 volumes of the translated children’s book series “Go! Cleaning Heroes: The Rescue Team,” based on an original work by Moon Chaebin, on October 14, 2026.
Corporate plan launches with follow-up 3 months after AI posture analysis
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a corporate plan through its corporate health management support service “BODY PALETTE,” combining an initial AI posture assessment, 3 months of exercise opportunities, and a follow-up assessment.
Dive to speak at Okinawa Prefecture’s 1st HOTEL ENGINEERING EXPO
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株式会社ダイブ will speak at the 1st HOTEL ENGINEERING EXPO, to be held in Okinawa Prefecture in November 2026, sharing insights on recruitment support that views resort-work staff as “related population.”
Facts
More than 5,900 tourist facilities nationwide
72.2% say they are “experiencing a labor shortage”
【MERRELL】4 iconic MERRELL models take on a new look in a fusion with Harris Tweed: “MERRELL × HARRIS TWEED” collection launches Thursday, October 15, 2026
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U.S. outdoor brand MERRELL will launch a special collection, “MERRELL × HARRIS TWEED,” featuring the traditional Scottish fabric Harris Tweed, on October 15, 2026. The exclusive importer is 丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社.
A survey conducted by 株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン found that 60% of parents said free high school tuition had “expanded the range of high school choices.” Meanwhile, approximately 70% and approximately 60% expressed concerns about costs beyond tuition and the reorganization and consolidation of public high schools, respectively.
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1,000 parents of 3rd-year junior high school students
Easy to apply in 1 step for a Korean-inspired, polished lip look! A lightweight feel with plump lips and a glass-like shine. A lip oil in carefully selected low-saturation shades for a fresh, on-trend look.
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The lip oil “RRRing Glow Heart Lip Oil” from beauty brand リリリング, produced by top Korean stylist Seo Soo-kyung and supervised by makeup artist Kang Da-in, will launch nationwide on October 28. It features a lightweight, non-sticky feel and low-saturation shades.
“The Ultimate Skill in the AI Era: Personal Distinctiveness — A Survival Strategy for Marketers Who Cannot Be Replaced”: A Practical Guide to “Inventing Meaning,” a Human-Only Capability, Published by Nikkei BP
Cybozu releases 2nd installment of “Survey on AI Use at Large Companies”: 70% plan to “increase” AI investment, but fewer than 30% centrally manage AI costs
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Cybozu has released the 2nd installment of its “Survey on AI Use at Large Companies.” While 70% of companies plan to increase AI investment over the next 3 years, fewer than 30% centrally track AI costs.
Facts
551 companies with 1,000 or more employees
70% said they would increase AI investment
29% of companies centrally track AI use across the organization
A combined 57% of companies can use internal business data with AI in some form
A Cabinet Office official discusses the newly established Disaster Management Agency! Speakers announced for the “Disaster Prevention Tech Startup Conference 2026,” to be held on 11/13 (Fri.)
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株式会社Spectee has announced the speakers for the “Disaster Prevention Tech Startup Conference 2026,” to be held online on November 13, 2026. Mr. Masutani of the Cabinet Office and others will discuss the newly established Disaster Management Agency and the future of disaster preparedness in Japan.
Second installment of the “Group Celebrates 222 Stores with a Massive Thank-You Sale” campaign: 山下本気うどん offers 4 popular dishes at special prices, discounted by 300–500 yen, exclusively to official app members!
[Shirayuki-kun’s past is finally exposed] The hit series that has surpassed 9.3 million impressions on X! Volume 5 of the “psycho × bromance” series 「恋するサイコの白雪くん」 goes on sale October 14!
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Volume 5 of the “psycho × bromance” series 「恋するサイコの白雪くん」 goes on sale on October 14, 2026. The hit series has surpassed 9.3 million impressions on X and ranked No. 1 in the women’s mystery and suspense category on コミックシーモア.
Facts
9.3 million impressions
Volume 5
Serialization began in August 2023
1st place
Print editions of Volumes 1 and 2 to be released simultaneously in April 2026
[Seminar announcement] A practical seminar on rulemaking to turn regulation into business opportunities
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PoliPoli and KPMGコンサルティング will host a practical seminar on rulemaking to turn regulation into business opportunities. It will be held free of charge at AP Tokyo Marunouchi on November 9, 2026, and will explain how to engage with policies and institutions and make use of National Strategic Special Zones, among other topics.
JC-STAR ★1 certified: LTE USB dongle designed for IoT applications now available from the SORACOM IoT Store
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株式会社ソラコム will begin offering a starter kit comprising the JC-STAR ★1-certified LTE USB dongle “+F FS040U” and a SORACOM IoT SIM through the SORACOM IoT Store from October 14, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 14, 2026
Size: approximately 95.0 mm × 32.0 mm × 12.2 mm thick
Weight: approximately 39 g
Coupon worth 2,000 yen toward SORACOM service fees