[TAC Real Estate Transaction Specialist] “Real Estate Transaction Specialist Exam Answer Briefing Broadcast at TAC大宮校” to be held on 10/18 (Sun.) from 16:10!
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TAC株式会社 will host a live viewing at its Omiya campus of the “Answer Briefing” for the Real Estate Transaction Specialist exam, streamed live on YouTube, starting around 16:10 on October 18 (Sunday).
Orders open for newly illustrated harness-style versions of characters from the TV anime “Attack on Titan,” including trading jewelry can badges!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began taking orders on October 8 for 5 newly illustrated harness-style version products from the TV anime “Attack on Titan” through its online store, AMNIBUS.
Fujita Group strengthens consultation and coordination system for traffic accident patients
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有限会社フジタグループ strengthened its consultation and information-sharing system for traffic accident patients at all 6 of its clinics starting in September 2026, assigning a point person at each clinic and rebuilding coordination with lawyers and others.
Notice Regarding Group Organizational Restructuring by ReSow Holdings
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ReSowホールディングス株式会社 carried out a group organizational restructuring effective April 1, 2026. The company, which operates across a range of sectors including employment support, disability welfare, telecommunications and real estate, aims to strengthen its management foundation and enhance the value of its services.
“Make a note of when you took your medicine and how you felt afterward”—inspired by these words from a primary care physician, the health and medication tracking app “MediWakan” is now available on the App Store
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WAKAN Technologies株式会社 released the iPhone app “Health and Medication Record - MediWakan” for free on the App Store on Oct. 7, 2026. Developed based on advice from a primary care physician, it combines Apple Health data with manually entered records and offers features to help users share information during medical appointments.
JK22 Consulting to fully roll out “Aesthetic Management™,” a new management approach born from 25 years of human resources and organizational development
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JK22コンサルティング is fully rolling out “Aesthetic Management™,” a new management approach to refine the activities of people and organizations, based on 25 years of human resources and organizational development practice.
What you got passionate about becomes your “résumé”: “Life Log” beta version announced
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シー・エス・ティー・エンターテインメント株式会社 will release the beta version of “Life Log,” a web service that lets users record hobbies and life events in chronological order, on Oct. 16, 2026.
A mugwort-steaming specialty shop operating in Musashi-Kosugi for 5 years launches new brand “Latte Sometimes, Mugwort Steaming.” Its first fully outsourced-operation franchise location will open in Kyodo on Oct. 16
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株式会社ディーアンドエス announced that the first location of its new brand, “LATTETOKI ラテ時々、よもぎ蒸し,” from a mugwort-steaming specialty shop that has operated in Musashi-Kosugi for 5 years, will open in Kyodo on Oct. 16. It will be launched as the first fully outsourced-operation franchise location.
A bright future for children in Miyagi: Samoto Construction to hold “Autumn Picture Book Gathering: A Happy Parenting Course Through Picture Books and Homes” on Oct. 25 (Sun.)
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株式会社佐元工務店 will hold an “Autumn Picture Book Gathering” event in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 25 (Sun.) for children ages 0–6 and their guardians.
Co-creation project with 株式会社西武ライオンズ, “Machinaka Lions Base,” selected for FY Reiwa 8 Saitama City SOIP
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株式会社BeFree announced that its co-creation project “Machinaka Lions Base,” with 株式会社西武ライオンズ as its sports partner, was selected for FY Reiwa 8 Saitama City SOIP. A kickoff camp was held on Sept. 8, 2026, and a pilot project is scheduled to begin in the fall of that year.
Facts
FY Reiwa 8 Saitama City SOIP
Kickoff camp on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
We will work on business development through March 2027
We will begin a pilot project in Saitama City in fall 2026
RecVee’s exhibition theme is “Compare and Contrast” at Osaka Camping Car Fair 2026
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株式会社レクビィ will exhibit at “Osaka Camping Car Fair 2026,” to be held at Intex Osaka on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, and unveil 7 campers under the theme “Compare and Contrast.”
株式会社エスエヌシー launches new series, “A Used PC Shop Takes AI Seriously”
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株式会社エスエヌシー has launched a new series, “A Used PC Shop Takes AI Seriously,” as part of its LCM services. The series documents the company’s real-world use of AI to improve operational efficiency and address challenges.
ACIMUS, which creates BIM models through conversations with generative AI, raises approximately ¥65 million in seed funding and forms capital and business alliance with JR東日本スタートアップ
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株式会社ACIMUS, developer of “ACIMUS,” a cloud service that creates BIM models through conversations with generative AI, has raised approximately ¥65 million in a seed round led by Link Capital, with participation from インキュベイトファンド and JR東日本スタートアップ. It also formed a capital and business alliance with JR東日本スタートアップ and will conduct pilot projects, including efforts to streamline the creation of BIM models for station buildings.
Facts
Approximately ¥65 million in total
Official version launched in June 2025
In June 2026... launched an advance verification program
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in April 2026
By spring 2029
JR東日本 has approximately 1,680 station buildings
There are approximately 24,000 buildings, including related facilities
AI agents write more than 90% of the product’s code
[株式会社アシタへ] “BUMP” original hit short drama surpasses ¥100 million in revenue: 小出恵介 stars in season 2, “Osaka Pegasus Arc,” of “Earn 30 Million!”
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株式会社アシタへ announced plans to produce “Osaka Pegasus Arc,” season 2 of “Earn 30 Million!,” a BUMP original short drama that was released in April 2026 and generated over ¥100 million in revenue. Starring 小出恵介, it is scheduled to begin streaming on the short-drama app “BUMP” on Oct. 14, 2026.
Carbon Link, Japan’s largest selection of J-Credits, launches JCM sales ahead of the industry; also serves as Japanese contact for overseas businesses
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カーボンリンク株式会社 will begin selling JCM credits on Oct. 14, 2026, and will also serve as the Japanese contact for overseas businesses. It lists 82 public projects and 1.403 million t-CO₂, with cumulative transaction value exceeding 350 million yen.
Facts
Starting today, Oct. 14, 2026
82 public projects
Listed volume: 1.403 million t-CO₂
Cumulative transaction value exceeds 350 million yen
Projects in 4 countries: Chile, Mongolia, the Philippines and Laos
[Reopening in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture] 個別指導塾s-Live Saitama Higashimatsuyama Takasaka School, where instructors include students from top universities such as the University of Tokyo, will reopen on Nov. 16. It will hold 3 days of enrollment information sessions for families with elementary, middle and high school students.
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個別指導塾s-Live Saitama Higashimatsuyama Takasaka School will reopen on Nov. 16 and hold enrollment information sessions from Nov. 13 to 15.
Facts
Reopening on Nov. 16
Enrollment information sessions will be held over 3 days, from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15
After a parent’s death, stopping their credit card brings collection notices, while keeping it means wasted charges—a double burden
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株式会社GOODREI surveyed 481 bereaved family members who had canceled credit cards or monthly payment services after a parent’s death. The survey found that 57% had experienced problems and 35.1% had suffered financial losses of at least 30,000 yen.
Facts
481 men and women
57% of bereaved family members
36% received collection notices for unpaid or late payments
70% of bereaved family members said it “took at least 1 month”
35% of bereaved family members suffered losses of “30,000 yen or more”
Authors including Tomohisa Ishikawa, author of The Threat Intelligence Textbook, and 15 other speakers from Japan and abroad confirmed for Cyber Intelligence Summit 2026; first program lineup announced
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株式会社マキナレコード has announced the first speakers and program for Cyber Intelligence Summit 2026, a conference specializing in cyber intelligence, to be held in November 2026. A total of 15 speakers from Japan and abroad will take the stage, including Tomohisa Ishikawa and Kahori Matsumoto, who will speak on North Korean IT workers and threat intelligence in the AI era.
Facts
Original2026年11月11日（水）〜13日（金）
Capacity: 200 people at the venue
Full pass: 10,000 yen
Since its founding in 2016
Companies mentioned：株式会社マキナレコード、東京海上ホールディングス株式会社、Japan Space ISAC、株式会社アクセルスペースホールディングス、TeamT5、Flashpoint、Silobreaker、VulnCheck、株式会社bitFlyer、Cyberoo.ai、OSINT Combine Capability Enablement部門、Silent Push、警察庁、FBI、経済産業省、CISA
[Oct. 14 is “Happy Futon Day”] For sleep-deprived people today: campaign launches for “A Tale of Beauty and Sleep,” offering nights fit for a “Takarazuka star” to restore mind and body
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株式会社ロマンス小杉 has launched the “A Tale of Beauty and Sleep” campaign to mark “Happy Futon Day” on Oct. 14, naming former Takarazuka Revue members Tsukasa Hiryu and Mayu Otori as ambassadors. Participants can enter by purchasing eligible products or posting on social media for a chance to win prizes including gourmet food and sleep-comfort sets.
Sichuan Festival Osaka 2026 to be held Nov. 21 and 22! A feast of Sichuan cuisine
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The Sichuan Festival Executive Committee (Mara League, 時色株式会社 and 株式会社場創総合研究所) will hold Sichuan Festival Osaka 2026 at OSAKA FOOD LAB in Nakatsu, Osaka, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. The 9 participating restaurants have been confirmed, and advance tickets are now on sale to strong demand. 李錦記 is sponsoring the event as a premium partner.
Tokyo Gas × エムニ to hold a free online seminar for manufacturers on passing “craftspeople’s knowledge” from maintenance sites to the next generation with AI (Monday, 10/19)
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株式会社エムニ will hold a free online seminar for manufacturers on Oct. 19, 2026, co-hosted with Tokyo Gas, showcasing examples and services that use AI to pass on the tacit knowledge of maintenance teams.
Frozen toddler meals “モグモ” wins the 20th Kids Design Award
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Frozen toddler meals “モグモ,” operated by 株式会社Oxxx, won in the Childbirth and Parenting Support category of the 20th Kids Design Award, organized by 特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会.
Contentsquare announces AI-first Experience Platform to optimize customer journeys for people and AI agents
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Contentsquare Japan合同会社 has announced a rebuilt version of its “Experience Platform,” designed to optimize customer journeys for people and AI agents. It features new capabilities including traffic analysis for LLMs and autonomous AI agents, conversation intelligence, and automated web MCP monitoring. It also offers proactive improvement recommendations and test automation through its agentic AI, “Sense.”
クックデリ’s in-house newsletter “tetote vol.7” won both the Bronze Award and the Judges’ Special Award at the In-house Newsletter Awards 2026, organized by ウィズワークス株式会社.
10 municipalities nationwide back Giving Campaign 2026, a 10-day fundraising drive for students across Japan
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株式会社Alumnote announced that it has received support from 10 municipalities across Japan for Giving Campaign 2026, a fundraising event by student groups taking place from Oct. 16 to 25, 2026. A record approximately 3,000 organizations are expected to participate this year.
京都外国語大学 to hold its 68th Gaidaisai and Speech Play Festival on Nov. 3 and 4; theme is “NEW ERA”; a participatory festival “made together” by visitors and the local community
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京都外国語大学 will hold its 68th Gaidaisai and Speech Play Festival on Nov. 3 and 4, 2026. Under the theme “NEW ERA,” the free-admission, participatory campus festival will feature speech plays in Spanish, German and French, food stalls run by approximately 40 groups, 16 classroom events and more.
The warmth of fine wood to admire in your hands — premium handmade tools brand “Cohana” to launch a new seam ripper and awl on Friday, Oct. 16.
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株式会社KAWAGUCHI will launch a new seam ripper and awl made with striped ebony and Japanese birch under its handmade tools brand “Cohana” on Oct. 16, 2026.
eWeLL to unveil new October service at Medical Japan Tokyo and deliver special talk on recruitment strategies for home-visit nursing
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株式会社eWeLL exhibited at the 9th Medical Japan Tokyo, held at Makuhari Messe in October 2026, unveiling its “iBow” electronic medical records system for home-visit nursing and “Kaedoki,” a new service launched in October. Executive Managing Director Asako Kitamura also gave a special lecture on improving employee treatment and recruitment strategies.
Facts
Securities code: 5038
October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
Original利用料0円
Job openings-to-applicants ratio exceeds 4.5
Used daily by more than 68,000 nurses and other professionals across all 47 prefectures
More than 1 million people receiving home-based care cumulatively
[Starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14] The Zero Balance Knife, an innovative knife with an adjustable center of gravity, goes on presale at マクアケ!
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株式会社新陽トレーディング will begin exclusive presales on Makuake on Oct. 14, 2026, for the “ZERO BALANCE KNIFE,” a next-generation knife with an adjustable center of gravity from kitchen goods brand “TOBEST cooker.” The knife uses 愛知製鋼 stainless steel and a nanocarbon crystal coating.
Facts
Cumulative support purchases for the series exceed 190 million yen!
A new recruitment touchpoint amid labor shortages: studio15 releases materials on its TikTok account management service for recruitment
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studio15株式会社 has released materials on its “TikTok account management service for recruitment,” designed to promote hiring. The service provides end-to-end support, from strategy development to performance analysis, centered on posting 10 short videos per month, with fees starting at ¥500,000 per month, excluding tax. Citing survey data from 帝国データバンク and リソースクリエイション, the company emphasizes the importance of using social media to build recruitment touchpoints amid labor shortages.
Facts
51.3% of companies feel a labor shortage among full-time employees
83.5% search company names on social media while job hunting
85.8% say viewing a company's social media account increased their desire to join
Centered on posting 10 short videos per month
Fees start at ¥500,000 per month, excluding tax
Secured a job offer about 2 months after opening the account
Videos posted: 11
Total views: more than 16 million
Traffic to the recruitment site: about 13,000
Applications: 20
Job offers: 1
Original採用コストは約55万円／1名となり
80% of applicants who reached the interview stage said they had “seen it on TikTok”
Track record of supporting more than 500 companies and 6,000 cases
A network of 5,000 affiliated and partnered creators
Carpet tile sample book “2026-2029 DT” to be published on Oct. 29
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株式会社サンゲツ will publish “2026-2029 DT,” a new carpet tile sample book, on Oct. 29. The premium collection emphasizes design and texture and features 209 items in 58 patterns.
From textbooks to “hands-on practice at school.” Sustainable Holdings launches “Experiential Inquiry Learning and Shelter Disaster Preparedness Program” for elementary, junior high and high schools, using solar power and AirElixir
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has launched a new program for elementary, junior high and high schools that combines the AirElixir atmospheric water generator with solar power and battery storage systems. The program offers both experiential inquiry-based learning through STEAM education and disaster preparedness capabilities that enable shelters to operate independently during emergencies.
In the era of a weak yen, source directly from China: fleece-lined leggings, the warmest leggings, constant 37-degree temperature, embroidered LOGO can be changed, 100% inspection, sewing and processing factory in Yiwu, China, fleece-lined pants, early-bird discount of 10% OFF through Nov. 11
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義烏優豊株式会社 has started wholesale sales of fleece-lined pants from its sewing factory in Yiwu, China, and is seeking new business partners.
Exhibiting at “Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kanto”
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Sekisui Chemical will exhibit at “Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kanto,” to be held at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall from Oct. 20 to 21, 2026.
JR東日本スタートアップ and ACIMUS form capital and business alliance
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JR東日本スタートアップ and ACIMUS have agreed to form a capital and business alliance to improve and streamline maintenance and management through the BIM conversion of existing buildings, including station buildings.
[武蔵野大学] Move a house to discover a new side of town: winning proposal from the “15th Children's Town and House Workshop” to be put into practice on Saturday, Nov. 14!
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The “House-Dokari” workshop, based on an award-winning proposal by a student team from 武蔵野大学's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architectural Design, will be held on Nov. 14.
[New release] “あいぼうメガネはたまごやき,” a story for early elementary school readers about the excitement of choosing glasses for the first time and the joy of new encounters, distributed on 10/14. Debut work by Moribaraka, illustrated by popular picture-book artist Kawada Kuniko
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株式会社岩崎書店 will distribute “あいぼうメガネはたまごやき,” a story for early elementary school readers written by Moribaraka and illustrated by Kawada Kuniko, on Oct. 14, 2026. The debut work follows the main character, Mako, as she chooses glasses for the first time.
[西鎌倉レ・シュー] Add a special sparkle to Christmas Eve. Reservations for popular Christmas cakes open Saturday, Oct. 17!
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The Nishikamakura pastry shop レ・シュー will begin taking reservations on Oct. 17 for special cakes for Christmas 2026. The lineup includes 7 varieties, such as the new “Bûche de Noël” and “Special Shortcake.” In-store sales will also take place from Dec. 23 to 25.
株式会社めちゃコミック announced that 『青い瞳の花嫁～冷縁の婚姻は、言の葉重ねて恋になる～』, a title from G☆Girls, the digital comics label it operates jointly with 株式会社銀杏社, surpassed monthly sales of ¥100 million in September 2026.
[Tokyo event] Pro snowboarder 荒井daze善正, who overcame a terminal prognosis, and film director 犬童一利 to take the stage
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株式会社NIJIN will hold a special talk show at the Education Expo 2026 on November 21, 2026, featuring pro snowboarder 荒井“daze”善正, who overcame a terminal prognosis, and film director 犬童一利. Children from NIJIN Academy will take part as interviewers and talk with the two guests about their experiences and challenges.
Now taking orders for trading chibi-character pick-shaped buttons from 『映画 ギヴン 海へ』, Kematama Tee vol. 2, and more!! Available from AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began taking orders on September 30 for 9 character goods from 『映画 ギヴン 海へ』 through its original merchandise online store AMNIBUS.
Win Nobunaga's “trust.” Bodytune-Partners, which specializes in experiential training, develops the business training board game 『信長奇想曲』
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株式会社Bodytune-Partners has developed 『信長奇想曲』, a business training board game set in the Sengoku period. Through the process of earning Oda Nobunaga's trust, the game offers an experiential training program to develop skills in understanding others, forming hypotheses and communicating.
[Industry analysis] Taiwan's drone exports are surging toward $300 million. New report explores Japan's materials technology as the “last piece” and the opportunity to enter the market
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ワイズリサーチ has published a new report explaining the rapid growth of Taiwan's drone export market and opportunities to use Japanese materials technology to move supply chains away from China.
[No. 1 for “oshi ID photos”] Put an “oshi ID photo” on the back of your phone. Print ID-style photos made from your favorite pictures at convenience stores
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株式会社サムライソード has added 5 ID-photo-style templates designed for the back of smartphone cases to its convenience-store printing service 『推写フレーム』. The release commemorates its 『マイ証明写真』 service reaching No. 1 in Google searches for “oshi ID photos.”
Amid a series of corporate data leaks, practical guide published on checking for damage to and strengthening your own website
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株式会社セキュアスカイ・テクノロジー, also known as セキュアスカイ, has published a practical guide on checking for damage to and strengthening your own website in response to concerns about information leaks, and will hold a special webinar on October 19.
TOPPAN to exhibit jointly with 東京都世田谷区 at “TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026,” a DX exhibition for local governments
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TOPPAN株式会社 will exhibit jointly with 東京都世田谷区 at “TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026,” a DX exhibition for local governments to be held at Sendai International Center on October 20, 2026. The two parties will present a case study on reforming nursery school admissions procedures.
[東京博善] Interview with company employee featured in grief-care research book
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An interview with an employee of Tokyo Hakuzan, part of the 広済堂グループ, was published as a column in 『遺族の悲嘆とあいまいな喪失―看取りと弔いがもつ意味―』, a grief-care research book edited by Professor 雅代子黒川 of Ryukoku University.
Facts
Operates 6 funeral halls in Tokyo
Reportedly handles about 70% of cremations in Tokyo's 23 wards
Now taking orders for 『しゅごキャラ！』 trading color-illustration buttons vol. 3, trading foil-stamped cards, and more!! Available from AMNIBUS, the online shop for original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began taking orders on September 30 for 6 products, including trading color-illustration buttons vol. 3 and foil-stamped cards from the anime 『しゅごキャラ！』, through the online store AMNIBUS.
Gibier leather brand “Impronte” develops a bifold wallet made from the hides of culled deer and wild boar. It has already surpassed 100% of its target on Makuake! Sales run through Nov. 29.
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The crowdfunding project for “curva,” a bifold wallet made with domestically sourced gibier leather and offered by leather brand “Impronte,” has surpassed 100% of its target on Makuake. Sales run through Nov. 29.
Facts
100% of target achieved
Approximately 10 years of experience in wildlife pest-control operations
In 2019, I launched “しっぽ企画” and established “Impronte” as a leather brand within it
横浜国立大学 programming circle “Lumos” joins TechTrain as an ambassador!
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横浜国立大学 programming circle “Lumos” has joined TechTrain, an ambassador program run by 株式会社TechBowl, which provides IT career services for students. The two parties will pursue collaboration through study sessions and hackathons using learning content.
End-to-end support, from setting up Gmail with a custom domain to migration and operation. Launch of “Google Workspace Implementation and Setup Agency Service” for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社エンクリエイト launched its “Google Workspace Implementation and Setup Agency Service” on Oct. 14, 2026, providing end-to-end support—from implementation and setup to migration and operation—for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations without dedicated IT staff.
“Super-cautious” pure-hearted actress 桜子大久保 casts a suspicious eye on the handsome model she has her eye on… “Who are you really?” MCs are stunned by the shocking question put to the handsome model: “Chilling,” “My heart stopped!”
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Episode 7 of ABEMA's original reality dating show “Love Catcher Japan 3” aired on Oct. 13, 2026, with actress 桜子大久保 becoming suspicious of model れもん山北's true identity.
New products featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around “Japanese modern style” go on sale Oct. 16, from the “Ojamajo Doremi” series! Animate will also hold a promotion where customers can receive an “original illustration card” as a bonus
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株式会社アニメイト will begin selling new products from the “Ojamajo Doremi” series on Oct. 16, 2026, and hold a promotion at select stores.
Web invitation service “Dear” reaches 7,000 annual users! Enhancing guest convenience while improving wedding venue efficiency
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The number of couples using “Dear,” a web invitation service operated by 株式会社くふうウェディング, has exceeded 7,000 annually, a 1.6-fold increase year over year. Use is expanding amid the shift to digital services that enhance guest convenience while improving wedding venue efficiency.
Facts
7,000 couples annually
Approximately 1.6 times the figure for the same period last year
A replay of the 4th installment of “The Future in 2080,” a free webinar series by 川口伸明, author of “A Map to the Future in 2080”: “Cities x Open Data: Achieving a Circular Economy and a Sustainable Society — The Future in 2080 Series, Vol. 4”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold a free webinar by author 川口伸明, “Cities x Open Data: Achieving a Circular Economy and a Sustainable Society,” on Oct. 28, 2026.
“知久屋's osechi isn't flashy.” Reservations open for the “2027 New Year osechi,” which sells out every year
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株式会社知久 began accepting reservations on Oct. 1, 2026, for its “2027 New Year osechi,” made without preservatives, coloring agents or seasonings such as amino acids. It sells out every year, and repeat customers account for 58%.
Facts
Began on October 1, 2026
1-tier box: 1,200
2-tier box: 1,400
3-tier box: 1,850
Share of repeat customers: 58%
Share who answered “Delicious” or “Very delicious”: 80%
“To feel safe” was the most common response, at 66.0%
More news on events celebrating the opening of “Animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin”! Goods featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations of grand opening ambassador 儒烏風亭らでん, and special giveaways, have been announced♪
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株式会社アニメイト has announced commemorative events featuring 儒烏風亭らでん, a VTuber with hololive ReGLOSS who was named ambassador for “Animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin,” which will grand-open on Oct. 24, 2026. The plans include merchandise featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations and special giveaways.
“Move Sport” launches footwear, with boots for training warm-ups and cooldowns and watching sports set to arrive in Fall/Winter 26
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Descente Japan will launch 5 models of waterproof, heat-retaining winter shoes for the 26 fall-winter season under its Move Sport brand. A campaign featuring player Yuki Ishikawa will also be held.
TOPPAN launches recycled-material film brand “ReLayer”
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TOPPAN株式会社, a group company of TOPPANホールディングス, launched “ReLayer,” a brand of recycled-material films, on October 14, 2026, to strengthen efforts toward realizing a resource-circulating society.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
3 plants: Fukaya Plant, Gunma Center Plant and Fukuzaki Plant
楽天クラッチ募金 begins accepting donations for “Reiwa 8 Ukraine Humanitarian Support: Donations to UNITED24”
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楽天グループ has begun accepting donations for “Reiwa 8 Ukraine Humanitarian Support: Donations to UNITED24,” which aims to support Ukraine’s medical system. Donations will be accepted from October 8, 2026, through November 30.
MBK Wellness株式会社 celebrates its 80th anniversary — with gratitude to everyone
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MBK Wellness株式会社 is celebrating its 80th anniversary, tracing its origins to a magazine first published in 1946 by its predecessor, 保健同人社. The company adopted its current name following a merger of 4 companies in August 2025 and operates through 3 business divisions: wellness, recruitment and human resource development.
Applications open today, October 14, for the “21st Refugee Film Festival 2026”!
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The UNHCR Association of Japan, a specified nonprofit corporation, opened applications on October 14 for the “21st Refugee Film Festival 2026,” which begins November 5. The festival will be held online and in theaters in Tokyo, with 8 films to be screened.
Launch of a project with Ricoh IT Solutions to enable video production based on audience feedback
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LUC株式会社 and Ricoh IT Solutions have launched a project aimed at developing short-form video marketing based on audience feedback. On October 6, it was selected for 株式会社リコー’s accelerator program, “TRIBUS 2026.”
Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa City Council of Social Welfare and ヒョンデ sign cooperation agreement on regional disaster prevention and welfare collaboration using next-generation vehicles
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Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement on regional disaster prevention and welfare collaboration using next-generation vehicles with Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, and the Maniwa City Council of Social Welfare, and donated 1 small EV, “INSTER.” The vehicle will be used for local welfare activities in normal times and as an emergency power source using its V2L function during disasters.
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1 small EV, “INSTER”
Oct. 13, 2026
Companies mentioned：Hyundai Mobility Japan 株式会社、ヒョンデ、Hyundai Motor Company
Special reserved-seat packages for Express Reservation and Smart EX members now on sale for “VIE presents ZEN NIGHT KAMAKURA,” held amid the autumn leaves at Kenchoji Temple
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VIE株式会社 and 日本経済新聞社 have begun selling special reserved-seat packages exclusively for Express Reservation and Smart EX members for “ZEN NIGHT KAMAKURA,” which will be held at Kenchoji Temple from October 29 to December 6, 2026. The event is partnering with JR Central’s “#Tokyo Zokuzoku” campaign.
Beloved chimpanzee Pan-kun turns 25: exclusive coverage of his life today! He finally reunites with his daughter after living apart for more than 10 years. His foster parent also reveals stories about Ken Shimura: “I was moved to tears.”
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ABEMA’s documentary series “NO MAKE” followed 25-year-old chimpanzee Pan-kun and his trainer, Atsushi Miyazawa. The report looks back on memories of Ken Shimura and covers Pan-kun’s successful reunion with his daughter, Purin, after they had been apart for more than 10 years.
AI call evaluation service “Dr.Tel” and training cloud “shouin for Contact Center” launch API integration, automating everything from evaluations to personalized curriculum creation
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Originalブライシス株式会社が提供する教育クラウド「shouin for コンタクトセンター」と、株式会社スタジアムが提供するAI応対評価サービス「Dr.Tel」のAPI連携を開始。これにより、AIによる通話評価結果に基づき、オペレータごとの個別研修カリキュラムが自動生成され、スーパーバイザーの業務効率化と指導時間の確保を目指す。
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OriginalSVが担当する業務の第1位が「オペレータのフォローや指導、教育」で90%
Original1カ月のうち最も長い時間をかけている業務も、同じ項目が62%で第1位
51% of centers do not conduct “calibration” sessions to align evaluation criteria
【第一回 Sake Fest report】Next event set for Sunday, October 25 | A night of entertainment and socializing in Shibuya, with 500 people fired up | An evening featuring live performances by popular comedians | Breweries and liquor stores interested in collaborating are wanted!
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株式会社KIA held “Sake Fest” in Shibuya on September 27, drawing approximately 500 people, and has set its next event for October 25.
New system-built construction products “H Span,” “S Span” and “Wood Span” launched, expanding coverage from small to large projects and from steel-frame to wooden construction
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As a member of the SPACE VALUEグループ, 株式会社システムハウスR&C has announced 3 new products: “H Span” for large-scale projects, “S Span” for small-scale projects and “Wood Span” for wooden and medium-scale projects. Together with its existing “V Span,” the company now offers 4 product lines to meet construction needs.
ユニエ合同会社 and 株式会社センジュメイト form business partnership, launch hands-on, ongoing AI implementation and utilization support for small and medium-sized businesses in Sapporo
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ユニエ合同会社 has partnered with 株式会社センジュメイト to launch “AID Marketing,” a hands-on service providing ongoing support for AI implementation and utilization for small and medium-sized businesses in Sapporo.
More than 11,000 social media followers; on “Good Strawberry (11.15) Day,” the farm-operated terrace café fuluulu (フルール) returns to Miyaki, Saga Prefecture
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株式会社うるう農園 will hold the grand opening of its farm-operated terrace café fuluulu (フルール) at UluuGardensSaga in Miyaki, Saga Prefecture, on Dec. 1, 2026, and strawberry picking will also begin that day. A preview opening was held on Nov. 15 of the same year, and the café has more than 11,000 social media followers.
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More than 11,000 total social media followers
Grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Café-only preview opening on Sunday, Nov. 15
Parking: 30 spaces
Original営業時間：10時〜16時
More than 2,000 people entered the advance LINE lottery
Winner of the Jalan Kyushu Strawberry-Picking Grand Prix 5 times
Owned by less than 1% of strawberry farmers in Fukuoka Prefecture
Expanded “Cubicle Avoidance Service” to provide one-stop assessments of electrical capacity, electricity costs and equipment management
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株式会社エネシフト has expanded its “Cubicle Avoidance Service,” which addresses electrical capacity needs, strengthening its one-stop assessment of issues related to electrical capacity, electricity costs and equipment management.
TENTE Caster launches “Kappa twin,” a high-load-capacity twin-wheel caster
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テンテキャスター株式会社 has launched “Kappa twin,” a high-load-capacity twin-wheel caster designed for transporting heavy loads in the automotive and heavy industries. It offers a load capacity of up to 2,200 kg and excellent running stability, and is intended for use in large AGVs and towing transport systems.
Career opportunities lost to mandatory retirement from management roles for people in their 50s and 60s: launching a business to build a society where accumulated expertise circulates in the AI era
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株式会社NOWAL was established in October 2025 to connect people in their 50s and 60s whose opportunities to contribute are limited by mandatory retirement from management roles with companies that need their experience. In March 2026, it launched “NOWAL CAREER,” a job-change and recruitment support service.
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Established in October 2025
Launched “NOWAL CAREER,” a job-change and recruitment support service specializing in people facing mandatory retirement from management roles, in March 2026
57% of companies with 1,001 or more employees operate mandatory retirement from management roles as a formal policy or customary practice
Companies with 1,001 or more employees
About 13 years at previous employer リクルート
(Conducted in April 2020)
Worked in corporate sales for about 10 years
In 2023, through the company’s “RING” new business proposal program
Putting an end to the “employees who don’t act even when told” problem: “Why Don’t Your Words Reach Your Employees? The ‘15 Shared Languages’ That Get Employees Who Don’t Act to Take Initiative” now available for preorder on Amazon; publication scheduled for late November 2026
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フラップスプラン株式会 points to analysis of training data from approximately 1,000 participants to argue that self-directed teams need “shared language” between leaders and employees. “Why Don’t Your Words Reach Your Employees?” by author 福永寿徳 is now available for preorder on Amazon and is scheduled for publication in late November 2026.
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Training data from approximately 1,000 participants
Brewed with “Akitakomachi” and “Koshihikari”: 慢宋 to release its first single vintage made with Japanese rice varieties on Oct. 22
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東京順安株式会社 will release “2023 Single Vintage,” the first single-vintage premium rice wine 慢宋 made with Japanese rice varieties, on Oct. 22, 2026. Made with Akitakomachi and Koshihikari rice, it has an alcohol content of 18% and a suggested retail price of 33,000 yen.
“Travel information” and “real-time updates” all in one place! Japan travel information platform iwafu (ワフ) gets a makeover and launches an official app
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iwafu株式会社 substantially revamped its Japan tourism information platform, “iwafu (Wafu),” which originated in Taiwan, in October 2026 and released its official app. By using AI technology to provide real-time information and user posts linked to maps, it aims to address overtourism and revitalize local communities.
“Student kickboxing,” passed down for more than half a century — 12 university students to compete for titles in 6 weight classes at Korakuen Hall on Nov. 14
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The 全日本学生キックボクシング連盟 (UKF) will hold the “95th All Japan Student Kickboxing Championship / UKF Champion Tournament 2026 Finals” at Korakuen Hall on Nov. 14, 2026. 12 university students will compete for individual titles in 6 weight classes, and a team competition featuring 8 universities will also be held.
Giving children growing up in the AI era the ability to think — さくら未来塾, founded on 20 years of teaching experience, opens in Midorino Minami, Tsukuba
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Representative Iwai Yoshimi, who has 20 years of teaching experience, will open the small-group cram school さくら未来塾 for elementary and junior high school students in Midorino Minami, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, in September 2026. The school aims to foster the ability to think in the AI era and is currently offering a campaign with no enrollment fee and free trial lessons.