A LIFE to fall in love with: “Azumino” 2026: Joint relocation event by Azumino City, Omachi City, Ikeda Town and Matsukawa Village to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 1
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The four municipalities of Azumino City, Omachi City, Ikeda Town and Matsukawa Village in Nagano Prefecture will jointly hold the relocation event “A LIFE to fall in love with: ‘Azumino’ 2026” in Tokyo on November 1.
A new landmark arrives in Tsunashima: Yokohama-designated historic building Iketani Residence transformed into a bakery bistro and bagel specialty shop; “flour+water Tsunashima” and “輪餅屋” grand opening at Shin-Tsunashima MICCA on October 28
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株式会社DREAM ON will grand-open “flour+water Tsunashima,” a bakery bistro housed in the historic Iketani Residence, and “輪餅屋 Tsunashima,” a bagel specialty shop featuring Japanese ingredients, at Shin-Tsunashima MICCA in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, on October 28, 2026.
Facts
Grand opening on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Traditional house built in 1857, the 4th year of Ansei
flour+water: 60 seats
輪餅屋: 20 dine-in seats
Established: June 1963
Companies mentioned：株式会社DREAM ON、株式会社ドリームオン、Dream On Group
Winners of the 2nd Inner Beauty Food Awards announced! 2 products selected to support gut health and overall well-being
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一般社団法人日本インナービューティーダイエット協会 held the “2nd Inner Beauty Food Awards,” selecting “有機三州味醂” by 株式会社角谷文治郎商店 and “温泉水99” by エスオーシー株式会社 as the 2 winning products.
Facts
2 products were selected as award winners
4 products were nominated
This water, which springs from 750 meters underground,
is natural alkaline hot spring water with a pH of 9.9
Recruiting AI agent “採用一括かんりくん” wins Excellence Award in the Recruitment Management System category at PRONI’s “PRO of the DX Award 2026”
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HRクラウド株式会社’s recruiting AI agent “採用一括かんりくん” won the Excellence Award in the Recruitment Management System category at PRONI’s “PRO of the DX Award 2026.”
Free event running through 10/15: “New Graduate Recruitment Future Conference 2026 Fall,” which received a positive response on its first day, continues with keynote talks by Gakuto Akashi and Toy Anna: “Why recruitment videos now?” (hosted by MIL)
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The online conference “New Graduate Recruitment Future Conference 2026 Fall,” hosted by MIL株式会社 and sponsored by 株式会社Delight, is running from October 13 to 15. Keynote speakers Gakuto Akashi of ワンメディア株式会社 and author Toy Anna will discuss common perceptions around recruitment videos for Generation Z. Participation is free.
Nychair X announces limited-edition model “Limited Edition 2027.” On sale January 14, 2027, with reservations opening November 13, 2026.
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株式会社藤栄 has announced “Limited Edition 2027,” a limited-edition model of the iconic Japanese chair ニーチェアエックス. Reservations open November 13, 2026, and the chair is scheduled to go on sale January 14, 2027.
株式会社レアジョブ will launch “レアジョブ English Conversation Business Intensive,” a short-term intensive program for corporate clients targeting CEFR A2 to A2 High levels and aiming to help participants reach B1 in 4 months, starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
Launching for corporate clients on November 1, 2026
Aims to help participants reach CEFR B1 in 4 months (approximately 16 weeks)
It has been found that only 7% reach “CEFR B2 or higher,” a level considered sufficient for global business
It is generally said to take more than 1 year of study to progress from CEFR A2 to B1
An intensive study schedule of at least 10 hours per week (approximately 160 hours total over 4 months)
50-minute daily plan
One-on-one coaching sessions with a Japanese coach (25 minutes per session, 16 sessions in total)
A link between past and present: limited sale of “The Muscat Lineage,” a tasting set featuring 2 types of muscat grapes
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有限会社吉備路オーガニックワーク・くぼ農園 will sell “The Muscat Lineage,” a gift set featuring Muscat of Alexandria and Shine Muscat grapes, in limited quantities in Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture.
Nychair X to unveil new product “Limited Editon 2027” in a special 4-day exhibition.
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株式会社藤栄 will hold the “Nychair X 2027 Exhibition” at Light Box Satellite in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from October 31 to November 3, 2026, where it will unveil the new “Nychair X Limited Edition 2027.”
New Microsoft Teams integration added! Notifications and email forwarding now available [“yaritori” email sharing and inquiry management system]
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Onebox株式会社 has added Microsoft Teams integration to its “yaritori” email sharing and inquiry management system. This enables notifications to Teams channels and automatic email forwarding, while integration with Slack and Chatwork will continue to be offered.
From Europe's golden age to the transcontinental railroad in the United States and the reality of Japan's maglev trains. The latest developments in railways attracting attention around the world are revealed all at once in “The Evolving Railways of the World.” The Oct. 20 issue of ニューズウィーク日本版 is now on sale to popular acclaim!
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The cover feature of the ニューズウィーク日本版 Oct. 20, 2026 issue is “The Evolving Railways of the World,” introducing railway developments in Europe, the United States, China and Japan, including Japan's maglev Shinkansen. Now on sale from 株式会社ＣＥメディアハウス.
“Experience death and rethink how you live”: Welfare professionals moved to tears during a coffin experience at a temple. 4 TV stations covered the event
New mechanism behind cardiovascular complications in kidney disease patients uncovered—Impact of the “quantity” and “quality” of pathological calcium phosphate crystals
Netskope comments on data security following a series of unauthorized access incidents
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Following a series of unauthorized access incidents, Netskope commented on the importance of data security and the need for visibility, based on data showing the number of instances of confidential data being sent to AI applications in Japan and the proportion of internal incidents.
LOUW, a Pilates and mugwort-steaming studio in Imaizumi, Fukuoka, to grand open on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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BB＆INC WELLNESS株式会社 will grand open LOUW, a wellness studio offering machine Pilates and mugwort steaming, in Imaizumi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
Approximately 100 tsubo
Ceilings approximately 5m high
Up to 6 people
10 types of original blends
Companies mentioned：BB＆INC WELLNESS株式会社、.fonv（フォンブ）、.fonv Academy fukuoka
[Survey report] Men's concerns, Part 1: Survey of 10,000 men aged 30–69. The physical concern they worry about most is thinning hair and hair loss
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株式会社シンギー announced that a survey of 10,000 men aged 30–69 found that 50.0% had physical concerns, with thinning hair and hair loss (20.0%) the most common concern.
A Kyoto entertainment venue where parents can enjoy themselves with peace of mind! Fully private baby care room “mamaro™” installed and put into operation at “MK Bowl Kamigamo” as part of a Kyoto Prefecture initiative
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A fully private baby care room, “mamaro™,” made by Trim株式会社, will be installed and put into operation at “MK Bowl Kamigamo,” operated by エムケイ株式会社, starting Sept. 29, 2026, as part of a Kyoto Prefecture initiative.
“Get started this fall! Asset management support campaign” expands the number of eligible participants from the first 300 to 600!
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TECROWD, a real estate crowdfunding service operated by TECRA株式会社, has expanded the number of eligible participants in its fall asset management support campaign from the first 300 to 600.
[ねんりん家] Exclusive to 大丸東京店. New “Baumkuchen [An Butter Fresh Sandwich],” finished in the in-store kitchen
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ねんりん家, a baumkuchen specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will begin selling “Baumkuchen [An Butter Fresh Sandwich]” exclusively at 大丸東京店 starting Oct. 21, 2026.
“Looking for land with a stream. First, see it for yourself.” 沢バンク holds free fall viewing event in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
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FocusFirstAdvisors株式会社, operator of 沢バンク, is holding a free fall viewing event in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, through Nov. 30, 2026, offering visitors the chance to inspect land with a stream in person.
10th anniversary of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage inscription! The skills and passion of the craftspeople behind the Ueno Tenjin Festival (PR video produced!)
New demonstration phase toward the domestic commercialization of next-generation geothermal power generation—Successful drilling for the “coaxial double-pipe closed-loop system,” expanding the potential of geothermal energy
『AION2』: Enjoy a comfortable journey through Atreia! Play AION2 at an authorized AION2 esports venue! 『AION2』 × PC manufacturers: Joint campaign to celebrate the launch of the service!
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NC Corporation announced that play of 『AION2』 is now available at authorized esports venues and that it will hold a joint campaign with PC manufacturers to celebrate the launch of the service.
[Oct. 24 and 25] Try 3 sports for free at ららぽーと愛知東郷! Performances also taking place!
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The “Cross Sports Park in ららぽーと愛知東郷” event, hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will be held on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, with free tryouts and performances in double dutch, kendama and finger skateboarding.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 to exhibit at the “Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026”
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will exhibit at the “Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 27–28, 2026, with product demonstrations and seminars.
【S-ONE WEDDING】The second installment: Easy, wow, wonderful. A new reception experience! Experience “favorites × feelings” on a welcome screen. New product “ONE FAMILY” goes on sale Nov. 1
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合同会社S-ONE-WEDDING.Co will launch its new product “ONE FAMILY” on Nov. 1, 2026. Based on a theme sheet designed by professionals around the bride and groom’s “favorites × feelings,” the product expresses their story on a welcome theme board or screen. The base price is ¥38,500 (tax included), and recommended items such as place cards and menu cards will also be offered.
【J・market ticket shop】Announces ticket inquiry rankings for September 2026
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J・market, a ticket shop operated by Cosmic Distribution, announced its ticket inquiry rankings for September 2026. JCB gift cards and telephone cards ranked highly among items people wanted to sell, while demand for ANA shareholder benefit coupons and JR East shareholder discount coupons grew among items for sale. The company also reopened its Tenjin Underground Mall store after renovations and began selling admission tickets for “GREEN×EXPO 2027.”
Facts
September 2026
Nationwide Department Store Common Gift Certificate, ¥1,000
【JAF Nagasaki】All-you-can-eat seasonal “原口早生みかん” for 1 hour! First-ever mandarin-picking experience event! Includes a souvenir of about 3kg and a gift exclusively for participants!
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The Nagasaki Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF), in partnership with 山田果樹園 in Saikai City, will hold a “原口早生みかん” harvesting experience event on Nov. 22, 2026. Participants can enjoy all-you-can-eat mandarins for 1 hour and take home a souvenir of about 3kg, among other benefits.
Determining whether the odor of death has been eliminated by measurement, not by “nose”: Special-cleaning company マインド launches its “ゼロメトリー法” odor-elimination guarantee
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Special-cleaning company マインドカンパニー合同会社 has launched its original odor-elimination guarantee, “ゼロメトリー法,” which uses readings from the “OMX-ADM” odor meter to determine whether the odor of death has been eliminated. Readings are taken before and after the work, which is considered complete when all points register 0. If any reading is not 0, the work is repeated at no additional charge.
Facts
206 before the work (OMX-ADM reading)
0 after the work
More than 2,000 special-cleaning and estate-clearing cases
A Kariya Candlelight concert featuring 愛知教育大学吹奏楽団 and Fever will be held in Kariya City for the first time. Open to all ages, it will take place on Nov. 8, 2026, at Kariya City Hokubu Lifelong Learning Center.
Multilingual evacuation guidance during disasters; free installation of disaster-prevention and security lights begins
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一般社団法人大御所会 will begin accepting applications on Oct. 14, 2026, for free installation of its “ともしびガイド付き 防災防犯ライト,” a disaster-prevention and security light with multilingual evacuation guidance, at cultural properties and public facilities. The lights use solar power as an independent energy source and can illuminate and charge even during power outages. In a disaster, they automatically switch to evacuation guidance based on information from 気象庁; during normal times, they provide facility information in 9 languages. Supporting companies cover the cost, so facilities incur no expense. There were 127 installations in Japan as of August 2026.
Facts
127 light units installed in Japan
Aiming to expand to 1,000 units
60% of people do not know “where the nearest evacuation site to their home is”
Near their workplace or school, 89% of workers and students say they “do not know”
The number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 is estimated at 42.68 million
The No. 1 problem visitors to Japan encountered while traveling was “too few trash bins” (17.2%)
“Too few multilingual signs and difficulty understanding them” was also cited by 10.9%
When an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6-lower or higher, or a tsunami warning, is issued
The flavor trusted by restaurants, brought to your home. 福島鰹 launches “日々のだし,” a dashi brand for home use
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福島鰹株式会社 launched “日々のだし,” a dashi brand for home use that brings to households the flavor it has supplied to restaurants in Kyoto, on its official e-commerce site on Oct. 10, 2026. The lineup includes 16 products.
ライフストーリーズ begins offering the “CircleReuse Reuse FC Package” for operators of Type A and Type B continuous employment support services
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株式会社ライフストーリーズ has begun offering the “CircleReuse Reuse FC Package,” which supports the launch of reuse businesses for Type A and Type B continuous employment support facilities for people with disabilities.
Facts
About 16 minutes to list 1 item
About 8 minutes for packing and shipping after a sale
Training (6 sessions in total)
Individual support for 2 years after implementation
北海道コンサドーレ札幌 support campaign “コテツイレブン2026” to be held at 麺や虎鉄 starting Oct. 16
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株式会社PLUS2 will hold the 北海道コンサドーレ札幌 support campaign “コテツイレブン2026” at 16 麺や虎鉄 locations across Hokkaido from Oct. 16 through Dec. 6. Customers can earn rewards by collecting stamps from eligible ramen dishes, each priced at ¥1,050, at 11 locations.
Matching service lets regional businesses and municipalities team up with full-time employees of major corporations on contract work; 越境社員ドットコム opens free presignup for both sides
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株式会社越境社員ドットコム has opened presignup for both sides for its 越境社員ドットコム Matching System, which matches regional businesses and municipalities with full-time employees of major corporations in urban areas for contract work.
Popular actor Zhang Linghe appears in タオバオ's 11.11 campaign
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タオバオ announced a collaboration with popular actor Zhang Linghe, with plans to release a new brand video, roll out outdoor advertising and hold exclusive livestreams as part of its 11.11 campaign.
One person and AI develop an AI consultation service: about 16,000 prompts to AI and 1,412 integrated changes in 3 months
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株式会社伊吹 develops and operates the AI consultation service Solvie with one person and AI. Over about 3 months, the project involved about 16,000 prompts to AI and 1,412 program changes. A preliminary estimate puts costs about 66% lower than a human-led development model.
Facts
An estimated 2,700 hours of labor under the midrange scenario for human development
Human work time: about 630 hours
The calculation shows a reduction of about 66%.
8.136 million yen, assuming human-led development
The preliminary comparison amount is about 2.746 million yen.
A tea field in Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto, becomes a classroom. From tasting freshly picked tea leaves to making sencha and matcha. Uji tea field practicum | THE 茶法 SAHOW in Minamiyamashiro Village, held November 15.
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京都フードマイスター協会 will hold THE 茶法 SAHOW, a field practicum in Minamiyamashiro Village covering everything from growing and processing Uji tea to a matcha experience, on November 15, 2026.
Survey of 200 young people in Vietnam: 64.9% use traditional markets, even among those who trust the safety of Japanese-affiliated stores
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株式会社InfoBase published a report on retail use among 200 young people aged 15–34 in urban Vietnam on October 12, 2026. The findings show that traditional market use remains high at 64.9% even among those who trust the safety of Japanese-affiliated stores, and that consumers choose between modern and traditional retailers depending on the situation.
Facts
200 young people
Overall (55.0%)
Convenience stores: 70.0%
Independent shops (65.5%)
Traditional markets (55.0%)
Averages 3.45
36% of people in their 10s
74% of people in their 30s
Bach Hoa Xanh 55%
WinMart 52%
AEON: 43.5%
“Modern”: 49.5%
“Safe”: 48.5%
“Clean”: 47.0%
“Has many Japanese products”: 38.0%
Bread and Western-style confectionery (44.5%)
Daily necessities (43.5%)
Beverages (40.0%)
Bento boxes (21.5%)
Onigiri (21.0%)
Sandwiches (17.0%)
Those who answered, “I trust the safety of the food” (97 people)
Those who answered, “The store is clean” (94 people)
Companies mentioned：株式会社InfoBase、InfoBank、ファミリーマート、セブン-イレブン、ミニストップ、イオン、Bach Hoa Xanh、WinMart、GO!
“An Imabari 3-layer gauze pillow that changes shape to support you” from a bedding specialty store tops 20 million yen in backing on Makuake!
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The total backing for the Imabari 3-layer gauze pillow, currently being sold in advance on Makuake by bedding manufacturer ビーナスベッド株式会社, has topped 20 million yen.
New service Usakey lets users remotely lock software they have developed
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株式会社ウサギィ will launch Usakey, a license authentication service that remotely locks software developed by its users, on October 13, 2026. It offers a free trial plan for individuals and businesses, with features including contract management and detection of unauthorized use.
Facts
Service launches on October 13, 2026
From 3,980 yen per month (excluding tax; billed annually)
A complete SNS automation app!? A new era where managing SNS accounts takes only a review and approval. “カッテニ” officially launches October 14
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株式会社Sunshore officially launched カッテニ on October 14, 2026, an app that uses AI to automate SNS operations from planning to posting, leaving users only to review and approve. It is available from 9,980 yen per month (before tax), and a referral partner program has also begun.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
9,980 yen per month
Schedule posts to 6 SNS platforms
10 accounts
1–2 hours per week
26,000 times
30% of the monthly fee
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sunshore、App Store、Google Play
A Christmas course to brighten the festive season arrives at CENSU TOKYO, serving a new take on “IZAKAYA” cuisine! Special roast chicken is also available for easy takeaway at home
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CENSU TOKYO, operated by 合同会社Elgin, will offer a Christmas course from December 21 to 26, 2026, with reservations opening on October 21. Special roast chicken will also be available for takeaway from December 24 to 26.
Facts
Chef’s choice course from ¥9880 (tax included)
¥16,800 per person (tax included; service charge not included)
Free support for Yahoo! Auction Store applicants who have failed screening or cannot pass. Launch of “Yahoo! Auction Store Application Screening Support,” drawing on a track record of supporting more than 500 companies
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 has launched support for Yahoo! Auction Store application screening. Drawing on a track record of supporting more than 500 companies, it provides free investigations into reasons for screening failures and assistance with reapplications. In response to the decline in the pass rate for Yahoo! Shopping (4%), it offers its expertise as a certified partner of LINEヤフー株式会.
Launch of “DX＆AI ビギンズパス,” a subscription-based e-learning service to build foundational DX capabilities
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株式会社NTT HumanEX launched “DX＆AI ビギンズパス,” a subscription-based e-learning service for all employees that offers a structured way to learn everything from the basic knowledge needed to promote DX to practical skills, on Oct. 14, 2026.
Among about 200 Wantedly partners, OTOGI takes the top spot! Wins “Platinum Partner,” the highest honor at the “Wantedly Success partner Awards”
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株式会社OTOGI won “Platinum Partner,” the highest honor, from among about 200 certified partners at the “Wantedly Success partner Awards,” hosted by ウォンテッドリー株式会社.
“Turning used cooking oil into energy for business again”: Used cooking oil collected from employees is converted into fuel by a local company. A regional resource-circulation initiative
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株式会社桑原組 works with 有限会社橋本燃料 in Imazu-cho, Takashima City, to convert used cooking oil collected from employees into biodiesel fuel, which it uses to power its heavy machinery and work vehicles.
[Dec. 16] Ginger Lab President and CEO Ayano Ryugo to speak at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”
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Ginger Lab President and CEO Ayano Ryugo will speak at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND,” held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 16, 2026. Her presentation will be titled “REGENERATE — New Industrial Infrastructure Created by the Circular Economy.”
Facts
Attendance at the previous event surpassed 5,500 (actual count)
Innovators gathered from 39 countries and regions worldwide
Kalbi ¥480! Aged fresh beef tongue ¥990! Rice cooked in a pot (about 2 go) ¥690! “焼肉スエヒロ館,” where you can enjoy Japanese beef at great prices, opens in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 19.
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“焼肉スエヒロ館,” a yakiniku restaurant operated by 株式会社スエヒロレストランシステム, will open a new location in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2026. It is positioned as an authentic yakiniku restaurant where customers can enjoy Japanese beef at affordable prices, including kalbi for ¥480 and aged fresh beef tongue for ¥990.
What lies behind the wave of cyberattacks? — 株式会社S2W publishes report on state-sponsored APT and ransomware trends in the first half of 2026
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株式会社S2W has published Japanese-language versions of “State of State-Sponsored APT Threats in the First Half of 2026” and “Ransomware Trends in the First Half of 2026,” produced by the integrated analysis unit of its group company, S2W Inc. According to the reports, ransomware attacks worldwide totaled 5,984, up 35.1% from the same period a year earlier, while Japan recorded 64 incidents, the highest number in East Asia. Reports related to state-sponsored APTs linked to North Korea, China and Russia rose to 158, and new tactics, including the use of AI to disrupt analysis, were also identified.
Facts
Up 35.1% year over year
5,984 incidents listed on leak sites
4,429 incidents in the first half of 2025
119 groups confirmed to be active
44 newly identified groups
64 incidents in Japan
About 1.6 times the 2025 half-year average (39 incidents)
New “NEWオリジオX” treatment for sagging skin, using high-frequency energy to tighten skin with a close fit 【品川美容外科・品川スキンクリニック】
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品川美容外科・品川スキンクリニック has announced the introduction of “NEWオリジオX,” a device that uses radiofrequency (RF) to treat sagging skin. It features 3 treatment modes and can address concerns ranging from skin texture to tightening the facial contours. Its proprietary cooling system is designed to minimize discomfort. Prices range from ¥22,000 to ¥88,000, including tax, depending on the treatment area.
Facts
3 treatment modes
3 modes: T, G and X
Cheeks/neck (each area): ¥22,000
Cheeks + facial contours: ¥49,500
Forehead + eye area + cheeks + under the chin + neck: ¥88,000
40 new-business frameworks released free of charge—a practical guide to choosing methods suited to current challenges based on objectives and the stage of consideration, rather than simply filling in a template
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released “40 Practical Frameworks for New Businesses” free of charge. It selects 40 frameworks based on the stage of consideration and objectives for a new business, helping turn discussions into concrete action.
Facts
PDF, 16 pages
Survey of 888 people with experience in new businesses at large companies
“Slow decision-making” was the most common response, at 22.1%
A technology festival opening up the future of the planet, bringing together more than 5000 people from Japan and abroad: Third wave of sponsors announced for “TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND”!
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Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium, organizer of “TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND,” announced the third wave of sponsors, including SILVER sponsors 名古屋鉄道株式会社, 豊田合成株式会社 and 東海旅客鉄道株式会社.
Facts
From Dec. 15 to 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、名古屋鉄道株式会社、豊田合成株式会社、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、STATION Ai株式会社
DroR releases additional analysis of “DOCI 2026” human capital disclosure survey; tests differences among industries and finds gap across 8 industries could be due to chance
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株式会社DroR released additional analysis of its “DOCI 2026” human capital disclosure survey, showing that the gap in causal-description attainment rates across 8 industries could be due to chance.
Facts
57%
14%
About 80%
43-point difference between the highest and lowest
ベッコフオートメーション will exhibit at JIMTOF2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to 31, 2026, showcasing implementation examples that demonstrate the expandability of open CNC under the theme “Flexible functional development for machine tools.”
All 44 stores: Official license shop list for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 released!
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A list of all 44 official license shops (25 outside the venues and 19 inside) for the “第5回アジアパラ競技大会（2026/愛知・名古屋）,” opening on October 18, 2026, has been released.
Restaurant service at “サンマルク料理研究所” gets underway! 4 lunch options featuring Kyoto ingredients available from Wednesday, October 14
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株式会社サンマルクホールディングス will begin restaurant service at its experimental store “サンマルク料理研究所” on October 14, 2026, offering 4 lunch options featuring Kyoto ingredients every Wednesday.
株式会社カチタス will participate in the vacant-home countermeasures seminar and free consultation at “Nagasaki Prefecture Housing Fair 2026,” held on October 17 and 18, 2026, and provide advice on selling and making use of vacant homes.
Applications open for the 5th cohort of おおきに Ambassadors (FY2027)! おおきに商店 supports your “challenges”! Join us in spreading the おおきに spirit!
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株式会社おおきに商店 has opened applications for its おおきに Ambassadors for FY2027 (5th cohort). The application deadline is November 11 at 23:59, and the term begins in January 2027 and lasts 1 year. The program expects to recruit up to around 50 groups and accepts applicants nationwide with an Instagram account, regardless of genre, including sports, art and music.
Senior awareness survey: LINE usage rate hits 97%! YouTube and Instagram are also part of everyday life. コスモラボ asks 1,163 people about “SNS use among seniors”
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コスモラボ, a marketing platform specializing in seniors operated by コスモヘルス株式会社, has released a report on SNS use based on a survey of 1,163 people aged 50 and over. LINE has reached nearly everyone, with a usage rate of 97.3%, while YouTube and Instagram are also in use. The most common way to find health information was “searching when something catches my interest,” at 64.9%, and interest in watching short videos was also high, at approximately 80%.
Facts
“LINE (keeping in touch with family and friends)” (97.3%)
“YouTube (searching for and watching videos I like)” (52.6%)
“Instagram (looking for photos and lifestyle information)” (29.3%)
“Search when something catches my interest” (64.9%)
COSWHEEL MIRAI G, a specified small motorized vehicle that generated approximately ¥120 million in total series sales on Makuake, goes on general sale.
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株式会社Acalie has begun general sales of COSWHEEL MIRAI G, a specified small motorized vehicle that generated approximately ¥120 million in total series sales on Makuake. In-store sales are underway at 15 locations nationwide, including ビックカメラ, ヨドバシカメラ and ダイシャリン, alongside sales through the official e-commerce site and various e-commerce marketplaces.
IFS launched its new AI solution, “IFS Intelligence,” on October 13. The product aggregates data from industrial operations and turns natural-language conversations into actions. It offers 3 functions—Cowork, Loops (digital workers) and Runway—as well as the underlying “IFS Industrial AI Harness.”
Facts
Oct. 13, 2026
Only around 60% of their full potential is being realized
The remaining 40% is already within your company
IFS in 1983
In 80 countries
More than 7,000 employees
Companies mentioned：IFSジャパン株式会社、IFS、Sims Crane & Equipment、Microsoft、The Futurum Group
IFS announces “Industrial AI Harness,” an operational platform for safely deploying AI in industrial settings
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IFSジャパン announced “Industrial AI Harness,” an operational platform that supports the use of AI in industrial settings. The platform emphasizes data sovereignty and governance, and examples including Eight Group were also introduced.
Facts
43% of frontline teams have trained agentic digital workers and deployed them in everyday operations
11% verify AI outputs for safety, quality and mission-critical operations
66% of companies plan to invest in digital workers within the next 12 months
70,000 available APIs
In 80 countries
More than 7,000 employees
Companies mentioned：IFSジャパン株式会社、IFS、Futurum、Eight Group
IFS Softeon announces “Fulfillment Flow,” context-aware AI for warehouse operations
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On Oct. 13, 2026, IFS announced “Fulfillment Flow,” context-aware AI for warehouse operations. The IFS Softeon solution uses digital workers to optimize fulfillment operations as a whole.
IFS survey finds AI use on industrial front lines outpacing executives—more than 90% of companies report improved reliability and performance
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IFSジャパン株式会社 announced the results of the “IFS Industrial Index 2026” survey by industrial AI software provider IFS. It finds that while front-line employees are using AI to improve operational efficiency and cut costs, executives are lagging in governance, with a lack of safety and controls posing risks.
Stress is the health issue of greatest concern to people in Japan, ranking No. 1 among 32 countries; concern about mental health also rose 8 points from the previous year
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According to the “Healthcare Service Report 2026” published by イプソス株式会社, Japan ranked No. 1 among 32 countries for the share of people who cited stress as their top health issue. Concern about mental health also rose 8 points from the previous year, but remained below the global average.
Notice Regarding Business Alliance with AI TECHNOLOGY 株式会社 and 株式会社TIGEREYE
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マーチャント・バンカーズ株式会社 has signed a business alliance agreement with AI TECHNOLOGY株式会社 and 株式会社TIGEREYE, aiming to create a next-generation real estate business by applying AI security cameras and facial recognition technology to its real estate operations.
Free release of the “Detailed Guide to Instant-Win Gacha” to boost campaigns【キャンつく】
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株式会社ピクルス has released a free guidebook for users of its SNS campaign service, “キャンつく,” titled “Detailed Guide to Instant-Win Gacha: October 2026 Edition.”
Making shopping at 不二家洋菓子店 more convenient and fun: bravesoft develops new web membership service “PEKO SMILE CLUB”
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bravesoft株式会社 developed “PEKO SMILE CLUB,” a new web membership service for 不二家洋菓子店, operated by 株式会社不二家. The service offers members-only coupons and mobile ordering, among other features, and was implemented quickly and to a high standard using AI-driven development.
Toast the relaunch with wine from Iwate! Limited collaboration between “岩手くずまきワイン” and ゆとりろ雫石
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鶯宿温泉 ゆとりろ雫石, operated by 株式会社リロバケーションズ, is offering accommodation plans that include wine with a limited-edition label created in collaboration with “岩手くずまきワイン,” commemorating its relaunch on Oct. 8, 2026.
Facts
Price: 35,200 yen and up
5% off with free membership registration
At the property, which reopened under its new brand on Oct. 8, 2026
【ビッグボーイ】Freshly shaved “sweet chestnut Mont Blanc” arrives! ビッグボーイ launches “Sweet Chestnut Mont Blanc Fudge Sundae”
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ビッグボーイ and ヴィクトリアステーション, operated by 株式会社ビッグボーイジャパン, will begin offering chestnut-themed desserts, including “Sweet Chestnut Mont Blanc Fudge Sundae,” from Oct. 20.
銀座三越 will host “ラヴィット！グルメフェスティバル,” the first gourmet event for the TBS network morning program “ラヴィット！,” from Oct. 28 to Nov. 9, 2026. The event will bring together 26 stores at the event venue on the 7th floor of the new building, offering popular sweets and gourmet food featured on the program, eateries recommended by cast members, and menu items created in collaboration with the official character.
Facts
26 stores gather
One Michelin star for 14 consecutive years
Original1,980円（1人前）
3,801 yen
Original1,650円（1人前）
Original各601円（1個）
Original715円（1人前）
1,151 yen
1,080 yen
1,296 yen (6 pieces, including 2 “Biri Biri” pieces)
【SORIN (ソリン)】Unveils its latest 2026 winter collection! Online preorders open from Oct. 19 (Mon.)!
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SORIN, a women's brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, has unveiled its 2026 winter collection and will begin accepting online preorders through MASH STORE and USAGI ONLINE from Oct. 19.
【Kokusai Kogyo】Introduces a “Bus Crew Safety System” using AI cameras
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Kokusai Kogyo will begin testing 東海理化’s AI camera-equipped “Bus Crew Safety System” on 10 large route buses from Oct. 19, 2026, aiming to prevent accidents onboard and reduce the burden on drivers.
“Popping Jacky” to launch in earnest in Japan in spring 2027! Also launching commercial popping boba for cafes. A new kind of fruit tea with popping boba that bursts in your mouth is here.
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株式会社ポスメイジャパン, the Japanese subsidiary of Taiwanese ingredient manufacturer POSSMEI, announced that it will launch its canned drink brand “Popping Jacky” in earnest in Japan in spring 2027. It plans to ship 1.5 million cans per month and is currently offering advance sales at アミング stores and online marketplaces. It will also begin rolling out commercial popping boba in Japan.
Calling for handkerchief designs from around the world! The 7th “CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027” is now open
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ブルーミング中西株式会社, founded in 1879, will begin accepting entries for its 7th design award on Nov. 3, 2026, through its handkerchief specialty store “CLASSICS the Small Luxury.” The theme is “The Power Flowers Bring,” and the Grand Prix prize is 100,000 yen.
Facts
More than 4,800 entries to date
Prize money of 100,000 yen
¥30,000 prize
We received 966 entries
Founded in 1879
Companies mentioned：ブルーミング中西株式会社、CLASSICS the Small Luxury、株式会社KAJIHARA DESIGN STUDIO、株式会社グリフォン、株式会社サン・アド
Internet Academy launches “AI Governance Training” for businesses, enabling them to create the first edition of their own “Internal AI Use Guidelines” during the training
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インターネット・アカデミー株式会社 has launched “AI Governance Training” for businesses, in which companies create internal documents outlining decision-making criteria for using AI in their work. The training comprises 6 hours and 3 stages, and aims for participating companies to create the first edition of their own “Internal AI Use Guidelines” during the training.
Facts
6 hours
3 stages
Sept. 2025
1,200 companies
1995
Companies mentioned：インターネット・アカデミー株式会社、総務省、経済産業省、W3C、World Wide Web Consortium、神奈川工科大学
“Risuzawa-san,” a junior PR representative for an exterior design company, makes their debut. A series on exterior design items beloved by top designers will stream on YouTube every other week from Oct. 14
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カエデスタイル株式会社 announced that it will feature its PR character “Risuzawa-san” in a new series introducing exterior design items beloved by top designers, streaming every other week on YouTube from Oct. 14, 2026.
Women-only Pilates studio “PilaRizm (ピラリズム),” which goes beyond simply “getting your body in alignment,” to open in Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 1
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株式会社EVERGREEN opened the women-only Pilates studio “PilaRizm (ピラリズム)” in Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. The studio offers machine Pilates to improve posture and studio lessons to help maintain that posture through monthly plans, with no enrollment or annual fees.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Enrollment fee, administrative fee and annual fee are all 0 yen
10% off for life
Machine Pilates (50 minutes)
Trial lesson (30-minute machine Pilates): 3,300 yen
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, for “Let’s Go See the Garbage Collection Truck,” a fun event where you can learn how waste is recycled!
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栗東総合産業株式会社 will hold “Let’s Go See the Garbage Collection Truck,” a hands-on event where participants can learn about recycling waste, in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2026.
株式会社ハタモリ is greatly expanding its 体験農園HATA-STEP farm in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, bringing the total to 80 plots. From November 2026, it will launch a new plan for businesses, providing dedicated spaces for welfare facilities such as child development support centers and after-school day services.
“Tosa City Stamp Rally 2026” starts Oct. 19 in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture! Visit 43 local businesses and enter to win great prizes; PHOTO TRAIL photo-posting campaign also held
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“Tosa City Stamp Rally 2026” will run in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, from Oct. 19 to Dec. 25, 2026. A digital stamp rally taking participants to 43 local businesses and a campaign using the PHOTO TRAIL photo-posting service will be held simultaneously, with participants able to enter from their smartphones.
【Condominium market analysis】The Greater Tokyo condominium market is splitting in two at the “50 million yen” mark. An analysis of the impact of rising interest rates
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スター・マイカ株式会 announced its independent analysis showing that the Greater Tokyo secondhand condominium market is splitting in two at the 50 million yen mark. While the lower-priced segment remains firm, the higher-priced segment is seeing inventory rise and contract rates fall amid the impact of rising interest rates.
Facts
August 2025–August 2026 (13 months)
A strong inverse correlation (-0.85)
The number of contracts has fallen by about 30%
Correlation coefficient: -0.94
It has increased to about 2 times the initial level
【Free admission】The popular Little Mama Festa Niigata 2026Oct., one of Japan’s largest parent-child festivals chosen by moms and dads, takes place Saturday, Oct. 17
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株式会社エンファム. will hold the free-admission parent-child festival “Little Mama Festa Niigata 2026Oct.” at Bandai Island Multipurpose Plaza in Niigata City on Oct. 17, 2026. A special talk live with Negicco and hands-on classes are among the planned activities.
株式会社土屋鞄製造所’s school bag brand “grirose” will launch “Couture Bouquet,” its first new series featuring embroidery, for children starting school in 2028.
Facts
For enrollment in 2028
Orders open from Wednesday, February 10, 2027
“Randoseru Exhibition” to be held at more than 30 locations nationwide
Take your dog on an outing and discover new products. A free sampling vending machine is coming to WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka!
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A free sampling vending machine, “Wan!Pass Vender,” operated by ペッツオーライ株式会社, has been installed at WHATAWON, an entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka, operated by 株式会社antiqua.
Facts
Launching at 2 facilities nationwide
More than 400,000 cumulative registered users
More than 6,500 member facilities
The number of listed facilities has reached approximately 15,000
Kurasuko to hold “Profit Structure Reform Seminars” for rental property management companies in 4 cities nationwide and online; explains a model generating ¥62 million in annual gross profit based on managing 1,000 units
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株式会社クラスココンサルファーム will hold “Profit Structure Reform Seminars” for executives and managers of rental property management companies in 4 cities nationwide and online between November 2026 and January 2027. The seminars will explain a profit model generating ¥62 million in annual gross profit based on managing 1,000 units, as well as examples of AI use. To support participating companies’ business plans, the company will provide free profit-increase simulations and individual consulting.
[Trending tea flavors in winter-only bread!] グランディール, a long-established Kyoto bakery, launches its first-ever brand product, “Kyoto Fresh Tear-and-Share Bread – Original Chai”! Chai, jasmine and matcha-flavored breads, plus Christmas products, also go on sale
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グランディール, a long-established Kyoto bakery operated by 株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー, will release new chai, jasmine and matcha-flavored products, as well as limited-edition Christmas products, for a limited time starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
A new flavor of the signature “Kyoto Fresh Tear-and-Share Bread,” which has sold more than 960,000 units cumulatively across the series※1
New products combining trending teas with bread will go on sale for a limited time starting November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Price: 670 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥300 (tax included)
Price: ¥330 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,900 (tax included)
Tenpo 7 (1836)
A long-established tea wholesaler that has been producing Japanese tea for 190 years
We export matcha to approximately 30 countries worldwide
A bakery shop founded in 1989 in Kyoto, a historic city steeped in Japanese tradition and culture and a fiercely competitive area for bakeries
The latest game in the popular character “Sumikko Gurashi” series! Announcement of the website and promotional video for the Nintendo Switch 2 game “Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Warm Hot Springs”
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Nippon Columbia has released the official website and promotional video for the Nintendo Switch 2 game “Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Warm Hot Springs.” The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, and is priced at ¥6,380 (¥5,800 before tax).
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
¥6,380
5,800 yen
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、San-X Co., Ltd.、NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.、任天堂
Representative Director and CFO 飯島和人 to appear in a special interview at the “5th Accounting and Finance Innovation Forum”
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株式会社フジクラ Representative Director and CFO 飯島和人 will appear in a special interview at the “5th Accounting and Finance Innovation Forum,” to be held on October 22, 2026. The theme is “The CFO of the Future: Getting Involved in Business Operations.” The event is hosted by JBpress Innovation Review and JBpress.
Keidanren and 経団連自然保護協議会 release results of a survey on corporate biodiversity initiatives (FY2025 survey)
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Keidanren and 経団連自然保護協議会 have released the results of their FY2025 survey on corporate biodiversity initiatives. Initiatives have steadily advanced compared with the FY2024 survey, with an increase in companies responding to TNFD and qualitative improvements in contributions to the GBF, among other findings.