Sports climber Mao Nakamura signs sponsorship deal; after hitting rock bottom when dropped from the national team, she aims to become world champion, driven by the spirit of “being stronger than yesterday”
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株式会社ストロングハート has signed a sponsorship agreement with sports climber Mao Nakamura. Nakamura is a world-class boulderer and regularly uses the company’s “Strong Bar,” which led to the agreement after she approached the company with the offer.
Facts
Sept. 1, 2026
2024 Boulder Japan Cup
2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup, Round 3
October 16–18
Has continued competing for approximately 14 years
Takumi Giken to speak at smart factory conference hosted by Hutzper
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Kazuki Inoue, customer success manager at 匠技研工業株式会社, will speak at a smart factory conference hosted by 株式会社フツパー, sharing practical insights on ensuring systems take root in the manufacturing industry.
Autumn appetite has arrived! A look at rice flour treats made with seasonal autumn ingredients! “Autumn” rice flour recipes now available on Komeko Times
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The Rice and Rice Flour Consumption Promotion Project Secretariat has been publishing rice flour recipes using seasonal autumn ingredients such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes and pumpkin on “Komeko Times” since October.
Whisk in the fragrance of autumn. WACHA unveils seasonal “Kinmokusei Matcha (OSMANTHUS MATCHA)”
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WACHA株式会社 has unveiled “Kinmokusei Matcha (OSMANTHUS MATCHA),” a seasonal product available for autumn. This botanical matcha uses Japanese matcha and dried edible osmanthus flowers. It will be offered for presale at “JAPAN TEA EXPO 2026,” held in October 2026, and will subsequently go on sale through the e-commerce store.
ENES strengthens AI-powered revenue-maximizing operations to address falling prices and volatility in the balancing market
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株式会社Sassor has strengthened AI-powered revenue-maximizing operations on its aggregation platform “ENES,” simultaneously optimizing charging and discharging plans for the balancing market and JEPX based on market price forecasts.
Facts
As fiscal 2026 began
8.16 yen/ΔkW per 30 minutes in April 2026
It fell to 3.82 yen/ΔkW per 30 minutes in September
The price cap was lowered from 15 yen
To 10 yen
Approximately 54% in April
It fell to approximately 38% in September
43.3% in April
It fell to 10.5% in September
Approximately 25% higher than fixed-price methods and other approaches
Output: 49.9 kW
Capacity: 220 kWh
Approximately 48% higher than with conventional operations
Sakaseru flower gift online store | Celebrating its 11th anniversary! ¥500 OFF campaign launched as a token of appreciation
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株式会社Sakaseru, operator of the Sakaseru flower gift online store, will mark its 11th anniversary on October 14, 2026. To celebrate, it is running a campaign offering ¥500 OFF coupons as a token of appreciation, and highlighting service improvements including enhanced support for corporate customers and expanded delivery areas.
AI interview agent “Kikuvi” launches new feature allowing images to be displayed with questions
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株式会社Kikuvi has released a new feature for its AI interview agent “Kikuvi” that lets users attach images to questions and choices for display to respondents. This enables visual comparative evaluations of items such as packaging and screen designs, as well as deeper exploration of the reasons behind responses.
北海道富良野市, a place associated with “Captain Tsubasa,” has installed a 2nd specially designed manhole cover, following the 1st. The design is based on the cover of Jump Comics Volume 7 and was unveiled at the youth soccer tournament “2nd Captain Tsubasa CUP.” The covers are located at 富良野ワイン工場 and 富良野市複合庁舎.
LumApps to exhibit at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026
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LumApps will exhibit at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026, taking place at Pacifico Yokohama from November 4 to 6, 2026. The event will feature a speaking session by TOTO株式会社 and a LumApps booth.
“AI Dig” for contact centers creates a fully cloud-based speech recognition environment
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エス・アンド・アイ株式会社 has released an enhanced version of “AI Dig,” its AI-powered knowledge solution for contact centers. The company has added a new offering for Genesys Cloud customers and enabled AudioHook integration, making a fully cloud-based configuration possible without a converger and aiming to reduce implementation and operational burdens.
DroR to hold free online study session for executives and HR leaders on November 26; special session to focus on choosing where to seek advice on organizational challenges
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株式会社DroR will hold a special session of its free online study series, “DroR Lab Study Sessions,” for executives and HR leaders on November 26, 2026. The theme is choosing where to seek advice on organizational challenges, and the speaker will be CEO Makoto Yamanaka.
Earns GRESB Real Estate Assessment stars for 7 consecutive years; rated “2 stars” in eastern Japan and “1 star” in western Japan
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Affordable housing “ビレッジハウス,” managed by ビレッジハウス・マネジメント株式会社, earned “2 stars” in eastern Japan and “1 star” in western Japan in the 2026 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, marking its 7th consecutive year earning stars.
Facts
Currently totals approximately 150 institutions
More than 2,000 listed and unlisted real estate companies and funds worldwide participated
Original「死」という大きな喪失のあと、人はどう立て直せるのか。「レジリエンス」と「癒やし」におけるアートの役割を考える1日｜循環葬® RETURN TO NATURE
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at FOREST株式会社 announced that CEO Yuki Koike and COO Yuta Masaki will speak at “ART IN GRIEF,” a gathering to reflect in the forest, at ROKKONOMAD on Mount Rokko in Kobe on October 25, 2026. The event will consider resilience after the loss of death and the role of art in healing.
Facts
There were approximately 1.59 million deaths in 2025
Number of births (approximately 670,000)
More than 900,000 above the number of births (approximately 670,000)
The natural population decline continued for the 19th consecutive year
Japan System and Blueship to exhibit jointly at ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026
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ジャパンシステム株式会社 and 株式会社Blueship will exhibit jointly at ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026, taking place on October 27 and 28, 2026. The companies will present use cases for enhancing customer services through CRM and SPM and will also hold a joint session.
A new “TYPHON WARM,” designed for ease of movement in the winter mountains
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ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン will launch “TYPHON WARM,” waterproof, breathable apparel for fall and winter designed for ease of movement and featuring its original “MONT 3D™” articulated pattern.
ディグル株式会社 releases all speakers and program details for “CONX 2026,” a business conference for executives and corporate planning professionals
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ディグル株式会社 has released the speakers and program details for “CONX 2026,” a business conference for executives and corporate planning professionals. The event will be held at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO on October 28, 2026. Last year’s CONX 2025 received more than 1,200 advance registrations and drew nearly 600 attendees.
Facts
2026
Oct. 28, 2026
Held for the 3rd time this year
Launched in 2024
More than 1,200 people registered in advance
Nearly 600 people attended on the day
The following 4 gaps
11 years as CFO
Approximately 20 years in total working in corporate planning
During the tenures of 5 successive presidents
Left the company at the end of March 2026
Joined 日本航空 (JAL) in 1991
From 2010, worked in the Route Management Headquarters
In 2018, the predecessor to ZIPAIR
Renamed ZIPAIR Tokyo in March 2019
Has served as a director of 株式会社ZIPAIR Tokyo since 2019
Became president and representative director in April 2026
After spending 16 years as a salaried employee
Led Square Enix for 16 years
Since 2016, has supported young business leaders
With bases in approximately 10 countries worldwide
For the past 10 years, focused on developing the next generation of talent
Joined アクセンチュア as a new graduate in 1999
Joined ディー・エヌ・エー in 2012
Joined Nissin Foods Holdings in December 2019
Has held the current position since April 2022
Joined 日清食品株式会社 in 1995
Worked in overseas business at 米国日清 from 2003
Joined the Beyond Food Business Division in 2022
Has held the current position since April 2024
Grew it into a brand worth ¥10 billion in 4 years
Joined NEC (日本電気株式会社) in 1991
Appointed head of the FP&A department in October 2025
Tokyo Ryutsu Center / Holds 4th TRC Tenant Networking Event
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株式会社東京流通センター held the 4th Tenant Networking Event for tenant companies at its TRC facility on September 18, 2026. 36 companies and about 100 people attended.
Event Report: 15 companies from 兵庫県 exhibit at a joint job fair at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. “Hyogo Street” creates opportunities to meet Vietnamese new-graduate engineering candidates
A collaboration between あべのハルカス美術館’s “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” and unimocc! The drink “Caramel Ginger and Espresso Jelly Latte,” inspired by the world of the paintings, is now on sale to popular acclaim
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unimocc art cafe gallery, operated by 株式会社TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, is collaborating with the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” currently on view at あべのハルカス美術館 and selling “Caramel Ginger and Espresso Jelly Latte” for a limited time.
Facts
Starting Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Through Monday, Nov. 30
¥1,800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、unimocc、あべのハルカス美術館、unimocc art cafe gallery
PRONI（プロニ） selects 34 companies recognized as outstanding professionals for their strong track records and customer satisfaction in the “PRO of the Partner Award 2026”
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OriginalPRONI株式会社は、BtoB受発注プラットフォーム「PRONIアイミツ」を通じて高い実績と満足度を得た34社を表彰する「PRO of the Partner Award 2026」の受賞企業を発表した。
Facts
Selected 34 companies
The 12th edition to date
9 categories and 34 companies
From July 2025
The period from June 2026
A total of 84 services
28 categories
More than 100 categories
More than 680,000 successful matches
Launched the awards program in 2019
Changed the name to the current “PRO of the Partner Award” in 2025
Original1年半で単月黒字化
During the 7 years since its founding
Raised its first funding as a Series A round in June 2019
Original2025年12月、東京証券取引所グロース市場へと上場
In 2024, certified as a “DX-Certified Business Operator” by 経済産業省
In 2025, recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan
Received the Excellence Award at the 4th Japan Service Awards in 2022
Received the Advanced Business Model Award at the 18th ASPIC Cloud Awards 2024 in 2024
Date established: October 1, 2012
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：PRONI株式会社、PRONI（プロニ）、PRONIアイミツ、株式会社ビジョン、株式会社Acsport、株式会社MORLD、株式会社エムトラッド、スターティア株式会社、株式会社AIコミュニケーション、株式会社デジタルダイブ、株式会社スターラボ、株式会社だんきち、株式会社志ん誠社、株式会社一創、株式会社みんなシステムズ、株式会社いいんじゃ、株式会社フェリックス、HapInS株式会社、株式会社ソニックムーブ、西安スターティアソフト株式会社、株式会社ブライトビューメディア、株式会社DiVE、株式会社ジーズ・コーポレーション、株式会社インディゴ、株式会社ScaleX、株式会社アサーティブ、株式会社BELL、マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、株式会社VAZ TWO、株式会社RISING INNOVATION、ディーエムソリューションズ株式会社、マディライン株式会社、吉岡印刷株式会社、ガイアモーレ株式会社、有限会社エッセンシャルエデュケーションセンター、株式会社ライフ・サポート、株式会社ホンヤク社、東京証券取引所、経済産業省、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、公益財団法人日本生産性本部、一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会、総務省
PRONI（プロニ） announces the “PRO of the DX Award 2026,” recognizing 84 services across 28 SaaS categories that support Japan’s digital transformation
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PRONI株式会社 announced the “PRO of the DX Award 2026,” which recognizes SaaS companies with outstanding usage results during the period from July 2025 to June 2026. A total of 84 services across 28 categories won awards, with leading companies such as マネーフォワード, freee, Sansan and カオナビ receiving top and excellence awards in their respective categories.
You pay your electricity bill every month, but… Only 3 of 366 people got all 8 basic questions right; 40% mistakenly think “kW” is the unit of consumption [Survey of 366 people]
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A survey on basic knowledge of electricity bills conducted by セレクトラ・ジャパン株式会社 found that just 3 of 366 people answered every question correctly, revealing low levels of understanding about units of consumption and the renewable energy surcharge.
FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜中部＞ to host special feature “Fermented Foods World”; special bus tour exploring Aichi’s fermentation culture to be held the day before the event
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株式会社イノベント will host “Fermented Foods World,” a special feature focusing on Aichi’s fermented food culture, at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜中部＞. A special bus tour organized by 愛知「発酵食文化」振興協議会 will also take place the day before the event.
PRONI（プロニ） announces the “PRO of the Partner Award 2026” and “PRO of the DX Award 2026” on the same day — recognizing 34 service companies and 84 SaaS services
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OriginalPRONI株式会社は、BtoB領域の優れた企業を表彰する「PRO of the Partner Award 2026」と「PRO of the DX Award 2026」を同日発表した。役務分野では34社が、SaaS分野では84サービスがそれぞれ表彰された。
Base44 launches “Base Code” to support collaborative team development and rapid releases
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Wix.com Ltd. has launched “Base Code,” a new product from its AI-powered app development platform “Base44.” It connects existing codebases to a shared cloud development environment, supporting collaborative team development and rapid releases.
[2026 Contractor Survey] Community-based initiatives rise to 49.0%
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According to a July 2026 fixed-point survey of homebuilders conducted by 株式会社ビズ・クリエイション, 87.3% of companies had implemented customer-attraction initiatives in the previous 3 months. Locally focused initiatives were on an upward trend at 49.0%, and open-house events were the most common activity.
Facts
87.3% of companies implemented events and initiatives aimed at attracting customers
Survey of 157 companies using KengakuCloud
“Summer vacation and Obon period initiatives” ranked first at 56.3%
VideoTouch to exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” Japan’s largest contact center industry event
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VideoTouch株式会社 will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, and will speak at a seminar co-hosted with Japan Post Insurance.
Accelerating data processing and controlling heat: Ultrason® for E&E applications in the AI era
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BASF announced that it is expanding the range of applications for Ultrason® (PSU, PESU and PPSU) in E&E applications such as AI data centers and e-mobility, supporting improved thermal management and reliability.
Facts
Up to 200°C
In 2025, global sales for the Performance Materials division reached 6.4 billion euros
With approximately 95,000 employees worldwide
BASF’s sales in 2025 were approximately 60 billion euros
Special accommodation plan offered for the Mie Matsusaka Marathon
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株式会社JPF (JPF) is offering a special accommodation plan for the Mie Matsusaka Marathon, to be held on Dec. 20, 2026, using the Matsusaka Sports Center, the athletes’ dormitory at Matsusaka Velodrome. All 30 rooms reached capacity immediately.
Facts
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
Original1室最大4名まで利用でき
A total of 30 rooms were made available
Invented in 1950, the slit camera is used to determine finish order in publicly operated sports such as keirin and boat racing
Started its total management business for publicly operated sports venues in 2010
Original【ビズー】冬の銀世界を表現した2026年ホリデーコレクション「BLUE in the GARDEN」。12月の誕生石タンザナイトや希少石パライバトルマリンが美しく輝く新作ジュエリーを10月16日発売。
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株式会社ドリームフィールズ, operator of the colored-stone jewelry brand “BIZOUX,” will launch its 2026 holiday collection “BLUE in the GARDEN” on Oct. 16. The collection features new jewelry made with tanzanite and Paraiba tourmaline. A campaign will also give customers an Arita-yaki small plate with purchases of 77,000 yen or more.
[Kyoto University of Foreign Studies] Free admission for high school students | 80th anniversary concert “Paul Meyer & Éric Le Sage Duo Concert” to be held at Morita Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies will hold a duo concert featuring Paul Meyer and Éric Le Sage at Morita Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 13, 2026, to mark its 80th anniversary in 2027. The first 200 high school students will be admitted free of charge.
Free on-demand viewing | Recording of 3-company co-hosted seminar “Why doesn’t the distance between you and your direct reports shrink, even when you keep holding 1on1s?” now available
ジェラルド・チャールズ unveils new Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise
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Swiss luxury watch brand ジェラルド・チャールズ unveiled a new model in its tennis collection, the “Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise,” at Geneva Watch Days 2026. It features a light turquoise dial and titanium case, and is limited to 100 pieces worldwide, priced at 4.4 million yen including tax.
サイバーリーズン to rebrand as “LevelBlue” in January 2027
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サイバーリーズン合同会社 announced that it will change its brand to “LevelBlue” and its company name to “レベルブルー合同会社” in January 2027. In conjunction with the change, it will begin offering 3 new services in Japan today, drawing on SpiderLabs’ expertise: MXDR for Microsoft, a managed vulnerability scanning service and penetration testing.
AI chatbot “SuttoChat” revamped with new plans starting at 10,000 yen per month
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株式会社アクアリーフ has revamped the pricing structure for its business-focused generative AI chatbot “SuttoChat” and launched new plans starting at 10,000 yen per month, before tax.
“Connecting through shared values, not just conditions”: Official app launches for the startup job service “スタクラ.” Developed using AI in about 1 month and a half, released simultaneously on iOS and Android
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株式会社スタートアップクラス released the official app for its startup job service “スタクラ” on iOS and Android on October 9, 2026. The app was developed using AI in about 1 month and a half.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
About 1 month and a half
More than 170 companies
80% or more
January 2025
April 2011
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタートアップクラス、株式会社アマテラス、App Store、Google Play
Recognized for １１ consecutive years of blood donation activities, receives letter of appreciation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
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株式会社サカイ引越センター received a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for its blood donation activities, which it has continued since 2016.
RECORE joins the 環境省’s “Sustainable Fashion Partner” initiative
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株式会社RECORE has joined the 環境省’s “Sustainable Fashion Partner Program” and begun an initiative to visualize environmental impacts, including CO2 emissions reductions and waste avoidance through reuse, using purchase and resale data accumulated by its cloud-based core system.
Facts
More than 500 companies have adopted the system
More than 1,800 stores nationwide have adopted the system
At RECORE stores nationwide, in the 1 month of September 2026
BANK SUMMIT 2026 announces 8 operating partners! More than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs from across Japan to gather this year!
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Pre-seed VC THE SEED will hold “BANK SUMMIT 2026” on November 9, 2026, and announced 8 operating partners and registration by more than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs from across Japan.
Facts
8 operating partners
More than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs nationwide
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Currently manages approximately ¥4 billion
Made startup investments in approximately 70 companies
Companies mentioned：ザシードキャピタル株式会社、THE SEED、日本経済新聞社、NIKKEI THE PITCH、NOBUNAGAキャピタルビレッジ株式会社、株式会社山梨中央銀行、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、ほくほくキャピタル株式会社、横浜キャピタル株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、あおぞら企業投資株式会社、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、みずほキャピタル株式会社、株式会社三井住友銀行、株式会社SMBC Edge、りそなキャピタル株式会社、株式会社埼玉りそな銀行、株式会社セブン銀行、株式会社青森みちのく銀行、株式会社岩手銀行、いわぎん未来投資株式会社、株式会社七十七銀行、株式会社武蔵野銀行、株式会社ぶぎんキャピタル、ちばぎんキャピタル株式会社、株式会社きらぼしコンサルティング、株式会社八十二長野銀行、八十二インベストメント株式会社、株式会社北陸銀行、株式会社ふくいキャピタルパートナーズ、静岡キャピタル株式会社、株式会社OKBキャピタル、株式会社滋賀銀行、南都キャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社鳥取銀行、とっとりキャピタル株式会社、株式会社ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社広島ベンチャーキャピタル、阿波銀キャピタル株式会社、株式会社百十四銀行、いよぎんキャピタル株式会社、しぎんキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社、三井住友トラスト・インベストメント株式会社、株式会社ＳＢＩ新生銀行、SBI新生企業投資株式会社、株式会社北洋銀行、株式会社北海道共創パートナーズ、株式会社京葉銀行、株式会社東日本銀行、株式会社ファーストバンク・キャピタルパートナーズ、愛知キャピタル株式会社、信金キャピタル株式会社、多摩信用金庫、碧海信用金庫、株式会社商工組合中央金庫、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫、大阪大学共創機構、NICT
Shaddy’s 100th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival is underway. Enter a drawing and receive store-exclusive benefits when you purchase a Shaddy catalog gift, with options to suit the recipient and occasion.
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シャディ株式会社 is holding the “Shaddy 100th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival” to mark its 100th anniversary. The second installment offers a purchase benefit at participating stores (a free freezer bag), while the first installment’s monthly drawing, with 100 winners, is also continuing.
Festival for international students studying languages: “Language Student Fair 2026: Further Education, Employment and International Exchange” to be held!
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株式会社さんぽう will hold the “Language Student Fair 2026” at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on October 27. The event will provide career and education information for international students enrolled at Japanese-language education institutions in Japan, and expects more than 3500 visitors.
Facts
October 27
Expecting more than 3500 visitors
More than 100 private universities, vocational schools and companies will participate
ポケットサイン appoints a director and CFO and 2 auditors to strengthen management structure ahead of a potential future listing
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ポケットサイン株式会社 will strengthen its management structure ahead of a potential future listing by creating the positions of director and CFO and 2 auditor positions, effective October 1, 2026.
メディコムジャパン to launch “SafeSeal Seal Checker,” supporting routine management of heat-sealing processes in medical settings, on October 20
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メディコムジャパン will launch “SafeSeal Seal Checker,” a check sheet designed to support routine management of heat-sealing processes in medical settings, on October 20, 2026.
【Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Car accessories for fall drives and car washes up to 44% off! Lineup for the early sale announced
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ユニオンエタニティ株式会社 will offer car accessories from its モビフル brand at up to 44% off during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. The early sale will run from October 13 to 15, and the main sale from October 16 to 19.
77.7% of employees responsible for office relocations discard supplies that are still usable. What lies behind the “double loss” of having to buy them again later? — Survey on office relocation practices and overlooked costs —
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社日本パープル, 77.7% of employees responsible for office relocations discard supplies that are still usable, and 74.3% have experienced the “double loss” of having to buy them again later. Employee work time was cited most often as an easily overlooked cost.
Accounting firm SoVa and 日商保 enter business partnership to support growing companies, from opening or relocating offices to establishing accounting and labor management systems
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株式会社日商保 and 株式会社SoVa, which operates the accounting firm SoVa, have entered into a business partnership to provide growing companies with office relocation support and comprehensive assistance in establishing accounting and labor management systems.
Why do dogs lick their owners’ hands? 95.00% of owners have experienced it; “during affectionate interaction” was the most common time at 39.47%. Reasons for licking and what owners should watch out for 【コノコトトモニ】
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『コノコトトモニ』, operated by 株式会社ゆずず, surveyed 200 adult men and women who own dogs. 95.00% of owners said their dogs had licked their hands, and the most common time was “during affectionate interaction,” at 39.47%.
デルタ電子 and アルプスアルパイン launch collaboration to advance energy management and decarbonization at factory sites
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デルタ電子 and アルプスアルパイン have launched a collaboration to advance energy management and promote decarbonization at アルプスアルパイン factory sites. At the initial site, 無錫アルプス, they identified 29 energy-saving measures and expect to reduce energy use by about 4,370 MWh annually by implementing 12 of them during fiscal 2026.
Facts
29 energy-saving measures
That can be initiated during fiscal 2026
12 measures
About 4,370 MWh in annual energy use reductions
About 17% of annual energy use
Energy savings of about 16,031 MWh
Annual reduction of about 7,000 tons of CO₂ emissions
【Gacha as a workshop participation reward】Gacha machine provided at “Toda SDGs Festival 2026” (イオンモール北戸田); operated 207 times on the day
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株式会社ゼロプレイス provided its interactive gacha machine “GTCHA X” at “Toda SDGs Festival 2026,” held at イオンモール北戸田 on October 4, 2026. As a reward for participating in workshops, the machine was used 207 times that day.
日本香堂 announces winning entries in the 3rd “Obon Is Wonderful Photo Contest 2026”
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株式会社日本香堂 announced 15 winning entries in the 3rd “Obon Is Wonderful Photo Contest 2026.” The contest received 995 entries from across Japan, and the Grand Prize, Excellence Awards and 日本香堂 Award were selected.
Compact AI camera with a detachable head to launch in December, designed for confined spaces and areas where aesthetics matter
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i-PRO株式会社 will launch a “camera with a detachable head” in December, separating the compact camera head from the AI main unit. The 25.5 mm-diameter head can be installed in confined spaces and inside equipment. The camera also supports close-up shooting from a minimum distance of 20 cm and recessed ceiling installation.
Facts
Launching this December
Compact camera head with a diameter of 25.5 mm
Close-up shooting from as near as 20 cm
Cultivated over more than 60 years
A participant in the United Nations Global Compact since 2023
FRAIM and Money Forward conduct proof-of-concept test of AI for leveraging legal consultation knowledge
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FRAIM株式会社 and 株式会社マネーフォワード jointly conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) test of AI that converts internal legal consultation logs into structured knowledge and provides support with supporting evidence. Using approximately 18,000 consultation records, the test leveraged FRAIM AI Agent and FRAIM Agentic Platform to evaluate a system for accumulating and reusing individual employees’ expertise as an organizational asset.
The appeal of Helsinki’s evolving design and architecture scene in Finland and Japan
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An introduction to Finland’s evolving design and architecture scene, including the inscription of Helsinki’s Aalto works on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the reopening of the National Museum of Finland, and plans to build a new architecture and design museum. The article also shares related information about exhibitions, concerts, and new store openings in Japan.
Facts
The new architecture and design museum is scheduled for completion in 2030
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2026
5 of the 13 buildings are located in Finland’s capital
Completed in 1936
Completed in 1955
It will temporarily close from January 7, 2027
It will reopen on March 5
From among the 624 entries submitted to the competition to design the new architecture and design museum
The firm also designed the Amos Rex museum, which opened in 2018
In October 2026, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, led by chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste,
8 performances will be held, featuring soloists Hayato Sumino (piano) and Ryota Higashi (violin)
3 performances will be held in South Korea
Dates: October 9–18, 2026
Tokyo performance: October 13, Suntory Hall
October 14, Tokyo Opera City
Artek（アルテック）, founded in Helsinki in 1935,
The approximately 200 m² store
Ekberg（エクベリ）, founded in 1852,
In July 2026, the family-run Helsinki institution
Kalevala （カレワラ） opened its first concept store in Japan in September 2026
Exhibition period: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)–January 24, 2027 (Sunday)
Exhibition period: October 3 (Saturday)–December 20 (Sunday), 2026
Exhibiting at the 58th Plumbing Equipment and Facilities Exhibition, showcasing innovative technology-based solutions for the increasingly diverse plumbing equipment and facilities sector
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ミルウォーキーツール・ジャパン合同会社 will exhibit at the 58th Plumbing Equipment and Facilities Exhibition, held from October 21 to 23, 2026, showcasing and demonstrating cordless power tools including the M12 FUEL high-speed pipe cleaner and the M18 drainage hand pump.
リングロー株式会社 released the results of a survey on corporate PC procurement conducted in July 2026. One year after Windows 10 support ended, 49.0% of companies still reported having Windows 10 devices at their workplace, indicating that responses to replacing the devices vary.
SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE announces its 2026 Fall/Winter collection, “Axis of Endurance,” created by Haider Ackermann
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カナダグース announced “Axis of Endurance,” the 2026 Fall/Winter collection for SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE created by creative director Haider Ackermann. The collection goes on sale October 17.
Facts
Autumn and winter 2026
Saturday, October 17
Companies mentioned：株式会社カナダグースジャパン、カナダグース、SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE
Tachikawa City (立川市) establishes “Tachikawa Public Relations PR Ambassador” role; Tachikawa-born rakugo performer Tachikawa Sunshi named its first ambassador
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Tokyo’s Tachikawa City (立川市) established the “Tachikawa Public Relations PR Ambassador” role effective October 1, Reiwa 8, and appointed Tachikawa-born rakugo performer Tachikawa Sunshi as its first ambassador. Mayor Sakai presented him with his letter of appointment. He will begin activities including appearing in informational videos and at events.
Facts
Oct. 1, Reiwa 8
1967
Age 44
August 2011
3 years and 7 months of apprenticeship as a junior rakugo performer
AI call evaluation service Dr.Tel and training cloud services BIZTEL shouin and shouin for Contact Center launch API integration, automating everything from evaluations to personalized curriculum generation
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株式会社スタジアム has launched API integration between its AI call evaluation service Dr.Tel and 株式会社リンク’s BIZTEL shouin and ブライシス株式会社’s shouin for Contact Center, enabling automatic generation of training curricula based on evaluation results.
Facts
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位でした
51% of centers do not conduct “calibration” sessions to align evaluation criteria
[Fast-charging laptops in your car] Delivers up to 83W total output! Compact in-car PD charger series “ACPD-V083AC” for use in 12V and 24V vehicles goes on sale October 14
Tokyo’s Omotesando Refreshes 34 “SmaGO” Smart Bins with Autumn Designs, Bringing the Streets to Life with 2 Works by HERALBONY Artists
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株式会社フォーステック has updated the wraps on 34 “SmaGO” smart bins in Omotesando, Tokyo, with 2026 autumn designs. The designs feature works by artists under contract with HERALBONY, and the project is being carried out with support from 日本特殊陶業.
Low retention rates in medical and welfare services top all industries at 42.4%; construction faces hiring challenges, while logistics and transportation struggle with retention and understanding their organizations
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A survey conducted by ミイダス株式会社 found that low retention rates in medical and welfare services were the highest of all industries, at 42.4%. It also found that construction faces hiring challenges, while logistics and transportation face challenges with retention and understanding their organizations.
Facts
“Low retention rate” was cited by 42.4%
Among 1,033 employed men and women nationwide aged 20 to 65
11.6 percentage points higher than the overall figure of 30.8%
[10th Anniversary] Weighing just 550g and able to hold a laptop: “JEANNE,” a recycled-fishing-net bag for working women, launches Wednesday, October 14
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To mark its 10th anniversary, 株式会社FUMIKODA will launch “JEANNE,” a lightweight business bag made from recycled fishing-net materials, on October 14, 2026.
Facts
¥68,200
10th anniversary of founding
Launching Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社FUMIKODA、モリトアパレル株式会社、一般社団法人Alliance for the Blue、公益財団法人日本財団
LOCUS to speak at Nov. 11 seminar: “＼BtoC Manufacturers: The Winning Formula for 2027／ Building Brands Trusted by Both AI and People”
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株式会社LOCUS will speak at a webinar co-hosted by 株式会社インターファクトリー on November 11, 2026, presenting on building brands trusted by AI and search engines, as well as YouTube strategies.
Facts
Provides consulting services to more than 2,000 companies, with video as the starting point
BtoC manufacturers: The winning formula for 2027
Starting at 13:00 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Increase reach by 170%
Approximately 1,100 dispensing pharmacies nationwide
インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪 will offer a range of festive promotions for Christmas and winter 2026, including a cake collection, a Christmas menu at restaurant Pierre, a winter promotion and buffet at NOKA Roast & Grill, and cocktails and a countdown party at Adee Lounge & Bar.
Facts
2026
7,000 yen
6,800 yen
2,800 yen
1,800 yen
800 yen
42,000 yen
20,000 yen
¥5,900
6,700 yen
6,100 yen
¥6,900
8,500 yen
13,000 yen
19,000 yen
3,500 yen
Number of guest rooms: 272
More than 73,500 rooms
More than 6,600 establishments
145 million people
Companies mentioned：インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、パンアメリカン航空、IHGワンリワーズ
ZENKIGEN Announces Research on Audio Technology for Remote Work That Conceals Conversation Content While Conveying a Sense of Presence
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A paper from joint research by AI tech company 株式会社ZENKIGEN and 青山学院大学 was published in an international academic journal. It finds that audio technology, including vowel conversion, can conceal conversation content while conveying a sense of presence and individuality in remote-work settings, helping balance privacy protection with human connection.
Facts
Volume 21
Issue 11
November
2026
11 adults
Ages 22–24
1 octave
October 2017
Implemented at more than 1,000 companies
Approximately 15 million video data records (as of May 2025)
As comprehensive and school-recommendation-based admissions gain momentum in autumn, a “Regular Tests × Eiken®” admissions strategy seminar for parents of students at combined junior and senior high schools will be held in Shibuya on October 24
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中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS, operated by 株式会社メイツ, will hold a free seminar in Shibuya on October 24 for parents of students at combined junior and senior high schools, explaining admissions strategies that balance regular tests and Eiken.
Facts
53.6% of university entrants decide on their university through comprehensive admissions or school-recommendation admissions
494 universities use external English proficiency tests in admissions
65% of the total
Eiken® accounts for 92.8% of the certification tests used by examinees
おそうじ本舗 to Launch “Year-End Deep-Cleaning Campaign” for Its “Security-Focused Housekeeping Service” on Thursday, October 15
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おそうじ本舗, operated by 株式会社HITOWA, will run a year-end deep-cleaning campaign from October 15, 2026, for its security-focused housekeeping service, which incorporates network cameras and smart tags. First-time users can receive discounts on spot plans or a free period on regular plans.
[idetox] New “Trailer House × Sauna” Display Opens in Kumamoto
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idetox (株式会社MY WAY SMART) has installed a permanent barrel sauna at its Kumamoto showroom in collaboration with トレーラーハウス熊本 (operated by 株式会社TWO M NEXT). Visitors can view the setup and discuss combining a trailer house with a sauna or installing either individually. An open house and consultation event is also planned for December.
Facts
In December,
Business hours: 10:00–17:00
Capital: 20 million yen
Companies mentioned：idetox、株式会社 MY WAY SMART、トレーラーハウス熊本、株式会社TWO M NEXT
【Oct. 17 to mid-November】“Shine Muscat and Earl’s Melon All-You-Can-Eat” event confirmed!
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All スイーツパラダイス locations operated by 井上商事株式会社 will hold an all-you-can-eat event featuring Shine Muscat grapes and Earl’s melon from Oct. 17, 2026, through mid-November. The Full Para course will also include limited-edition sweets.
【nana’s green tea】Notice of price revisions for products made with matcha
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株式会社七葉 will revise the prices of matcha products and some merchandise sold under nana's green tea starting Nov. 5, 2026, in response to rising raw material costs amid growing demand for matcha.
【吉積情報株式会社】A case study on the adoption of “Cmosy Pocket” at メンターキャピタル税理士法人 has been published.
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吉積情報株式会社 has published a case study on メンターキャピタル税理士法人’s adoption of the Google Workspace extension “Cmosy Pocket.” The firm selected the tool to address challenges with its PPAP operations and strengthen security, enabling it to move away from PPAP and improve operational efficiency.
“Those scissors will change the world.” From Matsudo to the world! なかよし学園 speaks at “Matsudo Mirai Juku,” bringing the 国境なき美容師団’s mission to the next generation
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト gave a talk at “Matsudo Mirai Juku,” hosted by 株式会社ネオ・ゼロ. Its representative, Yuichi Nakamura, and Tomoyuki Hori introduced the activities of 国境なき美容師団 and examples of support in Cambodia, urging attendees to contribute to world peace.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
11 countries worldwide
August 2026
September 2026
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、株式会社ネオ・ゼロ、株式会社IYAS U
Information materials introducing the “mediation function” to support multi-unit operations of “eve auto” have been published
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株式会社eve autonomy has published materials on its official website introducing a mediation function that supports multi-unit operations of its outdoor-capable autonomous transport service “eve auto.”
auフィナンシャルサービス, ナッジ and JCB form strategic alliance to build a co-creation platform for cards
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auフィナンシャルサービス, ナッジ and JCB have signed a basic agreement on a strategic alliance to build a card platform that will allow diverse companies and communities to quickly and flexibly launch their own credit cards.
63.8% of travelers say they “sleep worse away from home than at home.” Among those who cannot sleep, 49.4% say it affects the next day’s sightseeing or physical condition, and 16.1% have changed or canceled plans. Travel satisfaction differs by 19.6 percentage points between those who “slept well” and those who “slept poorly.”
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A survey of 1,000 people with domestic travel experience by 株式会社Morght found that 63.8% of travelers said they could not sleep while away from home, resulting in a 19.6-percentage-point difference in travel satisfaction.
Facts
A 19.6-percentage-point difference in travel satisfaction
Women: 72.0%
Men (55.6%)
Those who slept well ... satisfaction: 96.0%
Those who could not sleep ... 76.4%
The effects of sleep deprivation continued to affect work and housework after returning home ... 49.2%
54.6% want to choose accommodations in the future based on whether they can “sleep well”
10 halal Japanese dishes now available in Kanazawa, expanding food options for Muslim travelers
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株式会社SU-BEE, which operates restaurants in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, will begin offering 10 halal Japanese dishes at its experiential restaurant Coil on Oct. 1.
Eliminating reliance on individuals for risk checks. 2線の匠クラウド launches a suite of features that automatically assigns questions, approval routes and personnel based on risk category and department, while recording the reasoning behind decisions
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SecureNavi株式会社 has launched a suite of new features for its security risk assessment cloud service 2線の匠クラウド. The features automatically determine questions, approval routes and personnel based on risk category and department, and record the reasoning behind decisions.
First in Kagawa Prefecture: Digital mail service “SmartPOST” launches in Mitoyo City
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Govtech startup xID株式会社 announced that its digital mail service “SmartPOST” has launched in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. Residents can now receive digital notifications using their My Number cards, helping reduce paper mail costs and improve operational efficiency.
Braze accelerates AI innovation — empowering marketers to deliver optimized experiences to every customer
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Braze announced 3 new features for its AI portfolio (Decisioning Studio Go, Agentic Standards and Operator Connect) and conversational AI capabilities, strengthening support for marketer decision-making, QA automation and integration with existing AI tools.
My-car advertising service CheerDrive opens applications for participants in the アクサ損害保険 safe-driving awareness campaign
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株式会社チアドライブ is recruiting participants for アクサ損害保険's safe-driving awareness campaign. It is open to 300 holders of gold driver's licenses, who can earn points based on the distance they drive.
Enjoy premium beef skirt steak at half price, no matter how many plates you order! Yakiniku restaurant 大東園 to hold its “Beef Skirt Steak Half-Price Fair” for 9 days only, starting Oct. 26 (Mon.)
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Yakiniku restaurant 大東園, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold its “Beef Skirt Steak Half-Price Fair” for 9 days only, starting Oct. 26, 2026. Beef skirt steak, normally priced at 990 yen, will be offered for 495 yen, with no limit on the number of plates ordered. The offer is available at 3 locations: Toyohashi Komukai, Toyokawa Interchange, and Okazaki.
ESCAPE.ID surpasses 190,000 members. The platform connects experiential content, including puzzle-solving, escape games and immersive experiences, through electronic tickets. Supporting partner businesses with a pledge to offer Japan’s lowest effective fees!
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ESCAPE株式会社 announced that membership of its experiential content integration platform, ESCAPE.ID, has surpassed 190,000. The company has pledged to maintain Japan’s lowest effective fees for electronic tickets and is supporting partner businesses.
[Webinar] “The Latest AIO Trends in Fall 2026 Through Research Papers: Tips for Getting Cited by AI” to be held Oct. 20 (Tue.) at 12:30 p.m.
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Priv Tech株式会社 will hold a free online seminar, “The Latest AIO Trends in Fall 2026 Through Research Papers: Tips for Getting Cited by AI,” starting at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026. The seminar will explain how to track citations of company information in generative AI responses and measure the effectiveness of AIO (AI Optimization) measures.
Priv Tech to offer free basic website security assessments to the first 10 companies, amid a succession of large-scale personal information leaks
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Priv Tech株式会社 will offer free basic website security assessments to the first 10 companies in response to a succession of personal information leaks. Applications are open until Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
Limited to the first 10 companies
More than 1 million personal records leaked
10 cases as of Oct. 5, 2026
6 cases in 2025
Applications accepted through Nov. 13 (Fri.), 2026
Approximately 2 weeks from the start of the assessment
[Oct. 17 is Savings Day] 1 in 4 working men and women in their 20s to 50s have no savings; the No. 1 reason is “barely making ends meet” (64.0%)
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A survey by 株式会社ベター・プレイス found that about 1 in 4 working men and women in their 20s to 50s have no savings. The No. 1 reason was “barely making ends meet” (64.0%).
Facts
A survey of 595 working men and women nationwide in their 20s to 50s
74.8% said they had savings
17.8% have savings of less than 1 million yen
16.9% have savings of 10 million yen or more but less than 30 million yen
57.6% said they did not have enough to put toward savings or investments for the future
19.5% said they had borrowed money
The most common reason for borrowing was “to cover living expenses” (41.4%).