【September New Arrivals】A roundup of custom-made pin badge production examples｜See the latest examples in one place!
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PINS FACTORY®, operated by 株式会社デザインアンドデベロップメント, has introduced 7 custom-made pin badge production examples added in September. The examples cover uses including company badges, commemorative gifts and promotional goods.
【DX for hotels, restaurants and car care】Field-focused cloud service “ラファールDX” completes its full lineup of 6 products and begins full-scale rollout!
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株式会社ブンワークス has added “Support & Knowledge (BW06),” the 6th product in its cloud-based DX solution “ラファールDX” for the hotel, restaurant and car care industries, designed to prevent dependence on individual employees. With the full lineup of 6 products now complete, the company has begun full-scale rollout.
【Original Survey】Survey of 98 JCB Card W users: Satisfaction stands at 89.8%; 38.8% have not registered for bonus points at partner merchants
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Originalアドバイザーナビ株式会社が運営するメディアは、JCBカードWまたはJCBカードW plus Lを保有し直近1年以内に利用した男女98名を対象にアンケート調査を実施。満足度は89.8%で、年会費無料が最も満足されている点だった。併用カードの1位は楽天カードであり、優待店のポイントアップ登録をしていない人は38.8%に上った。
Facts
Satisfaction stands at 89.8%
38.8% have not registered for bonus points at partner merchants
The White and Black “Devil’s Rice Balls” are back! The 2 products, which have sold approximately 290,000 units in total, return at ¥140 each, tax included
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株式会社ローソンストア100 will relaunch the “White Devil’s Rice Ball” and “Black Devil’s Rice Ball” on October 21, 2026. The popular products have sold approximately 290,000 units in total and cost ¥140 each, tax included.
株式会社DATAFLUCT tested the integration of 株式会社東芝’s “SATLYS Video Analytics AI” with its own AI data platform, “Airlake platform,” establishing an end-to-end process that structures video analysis results and visualizes them using a BI tool.
Facts
Company certified as a JAXA venture in 2019※
Established: January 29, 2019
Capital: 1.49712 billion yen (including capital reserves)
Questioning the “referral fee” system for accountant referrals—“Break Up Tax Accountant Referrals,” a tax accountant search site with no referral fees, launches “reverse nominations,” allowing users to specify their requirements and have tax accountants contact them
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株式会社コミュラボ announced that it will launch a “reverse nomination” feature on its tax accountant search site “Break Up Tax Accountant Referrals” in October 2026. The feature lets users specify their requirements and receive contact from tax accountants. The site operates with no referral or success fees, and listings for tax accountants are also free (paid plan: ¥3,000 per month).
Hitachi Social Information Services to exhibit at “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026”
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株式会社日立社会情報サービス will exhibit at “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 27 to 28, 2026, showcasing and presenting data utilization solutions and ServiceNow.
Facts
2026
October 27
October 28
9:30
17:30
17:00
10:30
11:15
Companies mentioned：株式会社日立社会情報サービス、地方公共団体情報システム機構、J-LIS、総務省、デジタル庁、全国知事会、全国都道府県議会議長会、全国市長会、全国市議会議長会、全国町村会、全国町村議会議長会、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、Microsoft Corporation、ServiceNow, Inc.
豊島区 will hold “The 34th Toshima City Traditional Crafts Exhibition” at the Toshima City Office Main Building from October 22 to 24. 18 people representing 12 traditional craft fields from the city’s traditional crafts preservation association will exhibit, sell their work, give demonstrations and offer hands-on programs. Special exhibits by neighboring municipalities and social studies field trips for elementary school students in the city will also take place.
株式会社ケイシイシイ’s “Doremo LeTAO” will open a limited-time shop at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ from October 14, 2026, selling “Sconefie,” previously available only through its official online shop, at a physical store for the first time nationwide.
At CEATEC 2026, 台湾エクセレンス opened a pavilion themed “Taiwan AI Island,” where 13 Taiwanese companies exhibited 24 products and solutions and showcased real-world applications of technology.
13th building delivered in total in Fujiidera City! 2 newly built wooden apartments, with a total of 18 units, nearing completion
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株式会社ハウスフリーダム plans to complete “F+style Fujiidera Domyoji Building 3” and “Building 4,” newly built wooden apartments in Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture, and begin tenant move-ins on October 17, 2026. The total number of buildings supplied in the city will reach 13.
Miyazaki-based agritourism exploring domestic cacao, natural farming and free-range pig farming to undergo public demonstration with tourism and government officials on October 25
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The Miyazaki City project “CAPs” will launch an agritourism experience visiting 3 sites focused on domestic cacao, natural farming and free-range pig farming on November 4, 2026. Ahead of the launch, a demonstration tour for tourism and government officials will take place on October 25 to assess the visitor experience and scheduling.
【Frank & Eileen】NEEDLEWORK EVERYDAY to hold chain-stitch embroidery events at 3 stores
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California-based brand “Frank & Eileen” will hold chain-stitch embroidery events by NEEDLEWORK EVERYDAY at 3 stores—Sendagaya, Nihonbashi and Yokohama—from October 31 to November 8, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
3 stores
1,500 yen
￥49,500
￥53,900
￥47,300
2009
More than 140 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトルリーグ、Frank & Eileen、NEEDLEWORK EVERYDAY、アルビニ社、日本橋髙島屋S.C.、MARINE & WORK YOKOHAMA
[A dream collaboration] “Chiroriden <Yuzu Pepper Flavor>,” created by Hakata confectionery “Tyrolean” and “博多水炊き とり田,” launches October 15!
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“Chiroriden <Yuzu Pepper Flavor>,” a collaborative confectionery created by Chidoriya, maker of Hakata confectionery “Tyrolean,” and studio092, operator of Hakata mizutaki restaurant “Toriden,” launches October 15.
Launch of “Purchase Moment Email,” which tracks in-store purchases daily and reaches customers as soon as 3 business days later
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株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング launched “Purchase Moment Email” on October 14, 2026. The service tracks Ponta members’ in-store purchase data daily and delivers email ads as soon as 3 business days later.
The voting results for the “NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026,” entered by “テルフルくん,” have been announced.
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“テルフルくん,” the official character of 株式会社プロディライト, entered the “NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026,” organized by 日本経済新聞社, for the first time and placed 47th.
“Parent-Child Afternoon Tea” on November 24 — A parent-child event during Aichi Week
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TIAD, オートグラフ コレクション will hold a “Parent-Child Afternoon Tea” event on November 24, 2026, during Aichi Week, for elementary school students and their parents, featuring a crepe-making experience.
Beyond “I love Nasu”: considering dual-region living through work and daily life
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Nasu Town will hold a “Two Days to Experience What It’s Really Like to Live and Work in Nasu” program in November 2026 for people considering relocation or dual-region living. The program will offer opportunities to experience work at local businesses and explore diverse ways of working.
Facts
November ６ (Friday)–７ (Saturday), 2026
November 13 (Friday)–14 (Saturday)
61 business owners, people who have relocated, dual-region residents and others
８ people experienced work at ５ local companies
At ５ local companies
３ of them proceeded to the selection and job-change process
This program is a １-night, ２-day experience of life and work in Nasu Town
Passing the history of Japan’s golden age of motorsports to the future. Legendary racing driver 高橋晴邦 launches a book publishing project marking his 80th birthday and 60th anniversary of his debut
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株式会社リョーザン and 一般社団法人本の研究社 have launched a book publishing project to mark racing driver 高橋晴邦’s 80th birthday and 60th anniversary of his debut. They are raising funds on CAMPFIRE through December 31, 2026. The target is 300万円, and they aim to complete the book in January 2027.
Unveiling a “Chaos Map of AIO/LLMO/GEO Measures” that organizes solutions for brand exposure and reputation-building in the generative AI era
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株式会社プロベル has published the “Chaos Map of AIO/LLMO/GEO Measures (2026 Edition),” which organizes solutions for brand exposure and reputation-building in the generative AI era.
[Event report] First-ever event in the Hanshin area! “MiyaSta Joint Press Conference for New Products and Business Plans” held
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The Nishinomiya Entrepreneur Support Center (MiyaSta), operated by 西宮商工会議所, held the first joint press conference for new products and business plans in the Hanshin area on September 29, 2026. 6 companies selected from among registered businesses presented new services and business plans.
Facts
6 entrepreneurs took the stage
Media representatives from 7 organizations, including newspapers and web media
For staffing services | Cloud cost reduction strategies and latest trends report [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free October 2026 edition report on cloud cost reduction strategies and the latest trends for the staffing services industry. According to data from 厚生労働省, the number of new job-seeker applications to private employment agencies rose 42.8% year over year. The report explains how to distribute contracts by function and review configurations.
【ヒルトン・ガーデン・イン京都四条烏丸】A talk event on the food traditions passed down at Uji’s 萬福寺: “Fucha Cuisine: The Culture Conveyed by Zen Master Ingen That Lives on Today,” to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7
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ヒルトン・ガーデン・イン京都四条烏丸 will hold a talk event on Nov. 7 featuring speaker 秦崇志 of 萬福寺, introducing fucha cuisine and the culture of Zen Master Ingen.
“PIP-Maker” wins “Leader” for the 14th consecutive term in the “Video Editing Software (Large Enterprises)” category at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.
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株式会社4COLORS’s “PIP-Maker” won Leader for the 14th consecutive term in the video editing software category for large enterprises and for the 9th consecutive term in the overall category at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall. It also won High Performer for the 3rd time in the manual creation tools category.
Facts
Wins “Leader” for the 9th consecutive term
Wins “High Performer” for the 3rd time
Create a video narrated automatically by an AI avatar in as little as 5 minutes
Two new colors for “kAkesel” and an A4 size added to “SESSION,” expanding the lineup to suit different learning situations
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マルマン株式会社 has added 2 new colors to “kAkesel,” a slim binder with an index that can be erased with an eraser, and added an A4 size to the “SESSION” lineup. Shipments to retailers will begin on Oct. 16, and sales through the official online shop will start on Oct. 22.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 16
Thursday, October 22
Price: 660 yen
Size: B5
15 mm spine width
10 loose-leaf sheets
4-section laminated tab index
A4 size
Available in 3 colors
Price: 1,100 yen
19 mm spine width
5-section laminated tab index
3 clear pockets
Companies mentioned：マルマン株式会社、Creative Support Company maruman、キャンソン社、リラ社
“LLMOチェキ” launches “Ad Value Insights,” which converts visibility in AI search into search advertising costs
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株式会社Itera has launched “Ad Value Insights,” a new feature for its “LLMOチェキ” LLMO measurement tool that converts visibility in AI search into search advertising costs.
【Video Production and DX】How to Create an Effective Video Structure! Free Resource Now Available | メディア博士
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株式会社博士.com has released a free white paper on creating video structures. It explains advance preparation for video production, structural principles, and layout basics, and also discusses how to use the company’s cloud-based video editing tool, メディア博士, and its hands-on consulting support.
【Media Coverage】NewsPicks features an interview in “The Generative AI Front Line: IKIGAI lab.” Examining the adoption of ChatGPT ads and challenges on the ground
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株式会社キーワードマーケティング announced that NewsPicks’s “IKIGAI lab.” featured an interview on the adoption of ChatGPT ads and related challenges. According to survey data, approximately 30% of companies have adopted them, but only 8.9% expect them to improve cost-effectiveness.
Facts
TSE Prime: 6058
Approximately 30% of companies began adopting the service soon after launch
30% have already adopted it
Only 8.9% expect improved cost-effectiveness
Originalキーワードマーケティングは2004年創業
With a track record of supporting more than 1,500 companies
Joined Vector Group, a leading PR company in Asia, in December 2022
Shin-Cosmos Electric to Exhibit at the 47th Japan Association for Working Environment Measurement Academic Conference
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Shin-Cosmos Electric will exhibit at the 47th Japan Association for Working Environment Measurement Academic Conference, held in Ehime Prefecture from Oct. 21 to 23, showcasing products useful for chemical risk assessments and wearable gas detectors.
Limited-edition barrel colors for “JETSTREAM Standard” and “JETSTREAM New 3-Color Ballpoint Pen,” on sale from Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
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三菱鉛筆 will release limited-edition barrel colors for the “Standard” and “New 3-Color Ballpoint Pen” in its Jetstream series on Oct. 27, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of the series’ launch in Japan. The colors were selected through a social media vote, and the products will be available in limited quantities.
Facts
Suggested retail price: 165 yen
Suggested retail price: 550 yen
It reaches more than 100 million pens annually
We received more than 10,000 votes
Increases ink capacity by approximately 70%
Also reduces plastic use by approximately 30% compared with standard products
【Applications Open】“Film Producer Training Course / Fundamentals” to be held Dec. 1 and 2; director Miwa Nishikawa to join as a guest speaker
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特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO） will hold the “Film Producer Training Course / Fundamentals” on Dec. 1 and 2, 2026. Kohei Ando will serve as an instructor, and director Miwa Nishikawa will join a special discussion on the final day.
Launch of “RelAi Counter Assistant,” a generative AI tool supporting municipal counter services
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NTT Advanced Technology will launch “RelAi Counter Assistant,” a generative AI solution supporting municipal counter services, on October 15, 2026. Drawing on insights from a pilot project in 葛飾区, the solution aims to reduce staff workloads and improve the quality of resident services through features such as speech recognition and answer generation with supporting documents.
[ST] Launch of a limited-edition “Illumination Fantasia” fragrance from “Shoshuriki Premium Aroma,” inspired by the glow of winter city illuminations
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エステー株式会社 will launch a limited-edition fragrance, “Illumination Fantasia,” inspired by winter illuminations, from its “Shoshuriki Premium Aroma” air freshener series on October 27.
Former APRIL member and Korean solo artist LEE JIN SOL (이진솔) joins “bubble for JAPAN”!
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株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社Dear U plus began offering LEE JIN SOL’s service on “bubble for JAPAN” on October 14, 2026. Using Korean company Dear U社’s “bubble relay” platform, subscriptions are available for a monthly fee of ¥600 (web payment) or ¥640 (in-app payment).
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
Monthly fee: ¥600
Monthly fee: ¥640
2015
2022
June 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fanplus、株式会社Dear U plus、Dear U bubble、bubble for JAPAN、Dear U社、エムアップホールディングスグループ、チケットプラス、チケプラ、チケプラTrade、App Store、Google Play
Win a Hello Kitty plush charm available exclusively here! Sumitomo Mitsui Card launches a new-customer campaign featuring a limited-edition Hello Kitty design on October 14
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card launched a new-customer campaign featuring a Hello Kitty design on October 14, 2026, offering an original plush charm to those who meet the requirements. It is also adding a new design to “Platinum Preferred,” and the Hello Kitty designs for “NL” and “Gold (NL)” will be available on Mastercard.
KOKUYO holds opening ceremony for state-of-the-art logistics hub “Tohoku IDC”
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コクヨ株式会社 held an opening ceremony on October 13, 2026, for its state-of-the-art logistics hub “Tohoku IDC,” newly built in Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The company announced the introduction of systems such as GTP and initiatives to foster ties with the local community ahead of the hub’s full-scale launch in November of the same year.
Facts
Full-scale operations begin in November this year
The opening ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Productivity is expected to improve by approximately 40% compared with the average performance of the 3 main hubs (the metropolitan area, Chubu and Kinki IDCs)
Work hours are expected to be reduced substantially, by 50%–70% compared with existing hubs
Approximately 100 new jobs will be created
A material containing approximately 10% of the ingredient
4,000 folding containers
500 pallets
Operations begin: Monday, November 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：コクヨ株式会社、コクヨサプライロジスティクス株式会社、日立製作所、HMAX Industry
Amazon invests in forest restoration and biodiversity conservation activities at 20 locations across Japan
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Amazon has launched forest restoration and biodiversity conservation activities at 20 locations across Japan, covering a total of 100 hectares, with an investment of ¥220 million over 5 years through the Right Now Climate Fund. In collaboration with the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization (NALAPO), it will provide opportunities for approximately 72,000 people to participate and learn.
Facts
Over 5 years
¥220 million
100 hectares
Approximately 72,000 people in total
Companies mentioned：Amazon、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、株式会社バイオーム、BIOME Inc.
Latest major update for “Lineage 2” goes live simultaneously across all services! “Players Support” event also launches to mark the update
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 has rolled out the latest major update for the PC online game “Lineage 2” simultaneously across all services and launched the commemorative “Players Support” event.
Guinness World Records® gelato brand “Cellato” and global artist Bradley Theodore’s first collaboration exhibition closes to great acclaim
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The first collaboration exhibition by luxury gelato brand “Cellato,” operated by 株式会社OMER, and artist Bradley Theodore was held at THE HARMONYST in Hiroo, Tokyo, from August 1 to 8, 2026. It attracted a total of 200 visitors and closed to great acclaim.
Yuki Iwai of Haraichi writes the theme song for the “Maebashi Witches” film! He reveals his attention to lyrics tailored to the characters, moving the cast; Ai Kakuma shares an unexpected side of Shinichiro Miki, her co-star in “Reincarnated as a Sword”
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On episode #102 of “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE,” broadcast on ABEMA’s Anime Channel, Yuki Iwai of Haraichi shared behind-the-scenes details about writing the theme song for the “Maebashi Witches” film, while Ai Kakuma discussed “Reincarnated as a Sword II” and stories about her co-star Shinichiro Miki.
チャーチ will hold a pop-in event for its Fall/Winter women's collection at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Oct. 14 to 27, 2026, featuring an early release of new boots and made-to-order services.
“A 100 million yen fortune doesn't appeal to women”—A matchmaking expert weighs in as matchmaking agency ナレソメ予備校 supports a popular YouTuber with 40 consecutive matchmaking losses
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株式会社ナレソメ has begun matchmaking support after consulting with Kurama, the frugality-focused YouTuber known as “倹者の流儀.” Despite building assets of 100 million yen, Kurama had suffered 40 consecutive matchmaking losses. During a consultation, Kurama accepted the reality that “the size of one's assets is not necessarily valued” and decided to join ナレソメ予備校.
デジノベーション株式会社 and 株式会社大広 launch official website for “Public Insight,” a new marketing method they are jointly advancing
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デジノベーション株式会社 and 株式会社大広 have launched the official website for “Public Insight,” a new marketing method they developed jointly. The method uses consumers' voices to understand social change and inform medium- to long-term brand strategies. It was formally released after a presentation at a 宣伝会議 seminar and pilot testing at major companies.
Facts
宣伝会議 seminar held on Jan. 23, 2026
Formal release of the joint development (March 2026)
“Loglass 経営管理” wins the top “Leader” award for the 11th consecutive term in the “Budget Management Systems” category at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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株式会社ログラス' cloud-based management system, “Loglass 経営管理,” won the top “Leader” award for the 11th consecutive term in the “Budget Management Systems” category at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.
Facts
Approximately 164,000 reviews
Fiscal 2025 market for budget-versus-actual management SaaS/PaaS
The U-22プログラミング・コンテスト実行委員会 announced that 29 of the 443 entries to the U-22 Programming Contest 2026 passed the preliminary screening. The final judging session will be held on Nov. 29, when awards including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award will be decided.
Facts
443 entries
Individuals: 189 works
Groups: 254 works
Total applicants: 1,157 people
29 works passed the preliminary screening
The field was narrowed to 16 works in the first screening
Robot service trial using the autonomous delivery robot “ハコボ” launches at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island
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A service trial using “ハコボ,” an autonomous delivery robot developed by パナソニックHD, will be conducted at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from Oct. 15 to 28, 2026, led by パソナグループ.
Underwriting of a bank-guaranteed private placement bond (株式会社ディー・エス笹沖)
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中国銀行 on Sept. 30 underwrote a 100 million yen bank-guaranteed private placement bond (5th unsecured corporate bond) issued by 株式会社ディー・エス笹沖 and served as its fiscal agent.
[TAC School of Qualifications] Online seminar “Balancing work and study! An introduction to the USCPA from the basics” to be held at 19:30 on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online introductory seminar on the USCPA on Oct. 15, 2026. The seminar will cover study support for working professionals, the exam system and TAC courses.
Selected sake from liquor stores and local gourmet food gather in Ueno, Tokyo!
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An overview of the 13th Sakaya Kakuchi Fest, to be held at Ueno Park from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026. The event will feature sake sales by 28 liquor retailers from across Japan, local gourmet food, stage entertainment and sake tasting experiences.
Facts
3 days, from November 6 (Friday) to 8 (Sunday), 2026
28 liquor retailers and organizations from across Japan
300 people attended a talk live event on the future of cats and people transformed by AIM, aiming for zero feline kidney disease.
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On October 11, 日販セグモ株式会社 held the Neko Certification talk live event, “Aiming for Zero Feline Kidney Disease: The Future of Cats and People Transformed by AIM,” featuring Tohru Miyazaki and Maiko Kawakami. A total of 297 people attended in person and via online streaming.
Facts
More than 300 participants attended in person or via real-time online streaming
297 people in total
50 people on site
247 people via online streaming in total
More than 38,000 people have taken the exam through the 9th edition
Approximately 6,000 or more additional people are expected to take the exam
[Awarded for 6 consecutive terms] “リーナー Purchasing” wins the top “Leader” award at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall! A special seminar will be held on November 6 to mark the award
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株式会社Leaner Technologies’ “リーナー Purchasing” won the top “Leader” award in the Procurement Management System category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, organized by アイティクラウド株式会社, marking its 6th consecutive win. A special seminar will be held on November 6 to mark the achievement.
WEEL begins full-scale operations as a steering company in the “HP Hybrid AI Promotion Committee,” led by 日本HP
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WEEL, a group company of 株式会社データ・アプリケーション, has joined the “HP Hybrid AI Promotion Committee,” led by 日本HP, as a steering company and has launched full-scale support for AI use on Copilot+ PCs.
FTG Company donates a total of 1 million yen to the “Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund” and the “Chiba Prefecture Disaster Relief Fund for the Chiba Torrential Rains and Typhoon No. 25,” with contributions from F-POINT members included.
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株式会社FTG Company donated 500,000 yen each to Kumamoto Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture to support victims of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake and the Chiba torrential rains and Typhoon No. 25. The donation to Kumamoto Prefecture also included points contributed by F-POINT members.
Facts
500,000 yen in relief funds for Kumamoto Prefecture
500,000 yen in relief funds for Chiba Prefecture
169,523 yen in point donations from F-POINT members
3 years since the announcement of the capital and business alliance with Docomo: Business synergies to date and progress
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Docomo FG and マネックス証券 have announced progress on business synergies over the 3 years since the start of their capital and business alliance. They highlighted service expansion and results that leverage the strengths of both companies, including growth in accounts linked to d Accounts, high NISA account opening rates, and new customer acquisition among younger people through point-based investing.
Facts
The number of accounts linked to d Accounts has grown approximately 8.6 times
The number of d CARD accounts has grown approximately 21 times
The NISA account opening rate among people linked to d Accounts is 64%
Those not linked (37%)
74% of NISA accounts transferred from other companies are linked to d Accounts
16% of new account holders use “Invest with d POINT”
Approximately 30% of them began investing using points alone
The “100,000 yen” limit for card-based monthly investments
27% of customers have set the amount at “100,000 yen”
Prosecco DOC colors Japanese summers! 10 years of toasting and celebrating. The appeal and culture of Prosecco DOC spreading across Japan. “Prosecco Month” marks its 10th anniversary with a record high: 276 stores nationwide took part, and sales reached 12,303 bottles
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“Prosecco Month” marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, with a record 276 participating stores and sales of 12,303 bottles, up 46.2% year on year. “Osteria Cantabile da Ciaoro” in Sendai topped sales, and a new award was introduced to mark the 10th anniversary.
Facts
10th anniversary
276 stores nationwide
Up 46.2% year on year
8,417 bottles in 2025
47 items from 25 brands
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ホリ・コーポレーション、プロセッコDOC保護協会、マルティノッティ プロセッコ バー＆カフェ、イタリア大使館 貿易促進部（ITA/ICE）食品飲料部門、CONSORZIO DI TUTELA DELLA DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA PROSECCO
Bocek and FDE launch “Information Leak Prevention Advisory Service by ボセック” to support information leak prevention
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Bocek has launched “Information Leak Prevention Advisory Service by ボセック,” through which FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) provides ongoing support to companies in preventing information leaks. The service includes system checks, improvement advice, and hands-on support, with plans priced at 300,000–1,200,000 yen per month.
Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One Block receives Common Criteria certification, supporting data protection and business continuity in environments where security and compliance are priorities
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Hitachi Vantara’s storage product VSP One Block has received Common Criteria certification, strengthening support for data protection and business continuity in environments where security and compliance are priorities.
FIDOアライアンス announced the program for the 13th FIDO Tokyo Seminar, to be held in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2026. The theme is “Passkeys Today and Beyond.” In addition to talks by 金融庁 and デジタル庁, the program includes sessions by companies and organizations such as NTT Docomo, Mercari, KDDI, Google and OpenAI.
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December 4, 2026
Dec. 4
13th
Original12:00開場
Starts at 13:00
18:00 onward: networking reception
Capacity: 300 people
Reception: 100 people
Networking reception: ¥2,000
Student discount: 1,000 yen
Following unauthorized access incidents involving securities accounts in 2025
skew redefines its brand. Flagship store “skew Shibuya” to grand reopen on Saturday, Oct. 17 as a cafe and bar that “tunes the senses”
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株式会社Leep’s CBD vape brand “skew” is redefining itself as a “tuning brand” and will grand reopen its flagship store, “skew Shibuya,” on Oct. 17, 2026, as an experiential venue with an attached cafe and bar.
RYODEN begins sales of “Pescle Lite,” a remote trap monitoring system supporting improved pest-control quality and operational efficiency
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株式会社RYODEN will begin sales of “Pescle Lite,” an AI-powered remote trap monitoring system, in October 2026. Using a compact camera and LTE communications, the product remotely monitors the capture of mice and pests, helping streamline inspection work and improve pest-control quality.
Facts
Launching in October 2026
56.5×74.5×33.5 mm
Approximately 60 g (excluding batteries)
Original単3形アルカリ乾電池2本
IP65 (dustproof and protected against water jets)
3 types: image-difference AI, cockroach AI and booklice AI
Relive the life of Shinsengumi deputy commander Toshizo Hijikata through an audio guide
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The Toshizo Hijikata Museum has partnered with Taiwan’s ARTOGO to introduce “Gotour,” an audio guide service for smartphones. Supporting 3 languages—Japanese, English and Traditional Chinese—the service is an example of cross-border collaboration that delivers multilingual guides at low cost, even for small facilities.
Facts
The number of international visitors to Japan reached approximately 42.68 million in 2025
Approximately 5,700 museums across Japan
More than 60 national and public-level cultural facilities in Taiwan
Admission: ¥800 (elementary school students and older)
Companies mentioned：Everiii & Partners International Co. Ltd、ARTOGO、藝途科技、Artwaytech Co., Ltd.、Startup Island TAIWAN、台湾国家発展委員会
Original東京電機大学ほか大学・企業が結集！サイバーセキュリティの研究コミュニティ「MWS Cup チーム人海戦術」を発足
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The CySec program run by 東京電機大学 has launched “MWS Cup Team Human-Wave Tactics,” a cybersecurity research community, with participation from 神奈川大学, 静岡大学, 東京情報大学, 明治大学, 株式会社日立製作所 and 株式会社日立システムズ. Centered on competing in the “MWS Cup,” to be held in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, in October 2026, the community aims to develop talent and advance technology through industry-academia collaboration.
Ending fragmented business transactions conducted via fax and individual Web-EDI systems: “SI B2B Connect,” a business-to-business transaction data integration platform linked to ERP systems, launches in October 2026
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株式会社システムインテグレータ announced that it will launch “SI B2B Connect,” a business-to-business transaction data integration platform that eliminates fragmentation in transactions conducted via fax and individual Web-EDI systems and connects with ERP systems such as GRANDIT, in October 2026.
[Latest issue of WWDJAPAN] In-depth coverage of the Spring/Summer 2027 Milan collections: how brands such as グッチ and プラダ refine their brand codes
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The latest issue of WWDJAPAN features in-depth coverage of the Spring/Summer 2027 Milan collections. It explores the evolution of brand codes at labels such as グッチ and プラダ, responses to the demand for lightness, and visits to shoe factories in Italy and a factory run by Gianvito Rossi.
SmartDB wins for the 18th consecutive term at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” — named “Leader,” the highest ranking, in 3 categories simultaneously, including the only SaaS no-code web database
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SmartDB, from 株式会社ドリーム・アーツ, was named “Leader,” the highest ranking, in 3 categories simultaneously at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” making it the only SaaS to receive the distinction and marking its 18th consecutive term as a winner.
Shopらん wins for the 17th consecutive term at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” — named “Leader,” the highest ranking, in the “Store Management System” category essential to multi-store operations for the 11th consecutive term
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株式会社ドリーム・アーツ’ cloud service “Shopらん,” which supports multi-store operations, won “Leader,” the highest ranking in the “Store Management System” category, for the 11th consecutive term at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 17th consecutive term as a winner overall.
[Free online seminar / held from October to November] Seminar on a cloud system for centrally managing information within temples, shrines and churches
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フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold free online seminars in October and November 2026 for religious organizations, showcasing a Salesforce-based cloud system for centrally managing information within temples, shrines and churches.
花王 will introduce its prestige brand “est” subscription beauty program, “est Skin Athlete Gym,” at 阪急うめだ本店 on Nov. 11, 2026, marking the program’s launch in the Kansai region.
“BtoB Platform Invoices” integrates with “AMAS,” an accounting system for local governments and public enterprises nationwide
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株式会社インフォマート announced that its BtoB Platform Invoicing service and 株式会社フューチャーイン’s AMAS public enterprise accounting system will begin API integration in January 2027. The integration will support the digitization and paperless operation of billing for local governments and public enterprises.
Facts
Integration to begin in January 2027
More than 630 entities were using the service as of October 2026
More than 1.3 million companies were using the service as of the end of September 2026.
Capital: 330 million yen (as of the end of March 2026)
Employees: 524 (as of the end of March 2026)
Capital: 4.96918 billion yen (as of the end of June 2026)
Employees: 924 on a consolidated basis and 897 on a non-consolidated basis (as of the end of June 2026)
About 23% of people have had a bad experience or regrets with dry cleaning. About 82% would feel reassured by a guarantee of free re-cleaning if they were dissatisfied with the results
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and home-delivery dry-cleaning service リナビス found that about 23% of dry-cleaning customers had had a bad experience or regrets, while about 82% said they would feel reassured by a re-cleaning guarantee.
The Medical Innovation Organization at Institute of Science Tokyo and Bio Engineering Capital open applications for the “HARBOR Medical Innovation Challenge 2026”
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The Medical Innovation Organization at Institute of Science Tokyo and Bio Engineering Capital will open applications on October 15, 2026, for the “HARBOR Medical Innovation Challenge 2026,” focused on medical AX and DX, physical AI, and preventive medicine. Selected teams will receive a 1 million yen award and mentoring.
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Grand prize: ¥1 million
More than 300 people have preregistered
6 teams will present at HARBOR
About 15 companies will exhibit at the medical device forum
Recruitment of participants for the 1st 福りんぴっく competition
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Participants are being recruited for the 1st 福りんぴく competition. Eligible organizations include Type A and Type B continuous employment support facilities, employment transition support facilities, and special needs schools. The application deadline is September 25, Reiwa 8.
A winter of 25th-anniversary celebrations: “More, closer together!” with the largest-ever Universal Food Festival
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To mark its 25th anniversary, ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン will hold its largest-ever Universal Food Festival as part of Universal Holiday Wonders, running from November 13, 2026, to January 17, 2027. New holiday food will be served throughout the park, including collaborative products with B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社.
Hakuhodo DY ONE strengthens support for cross-border advertising in response to expanded ChatGPT ad delivery to 6 ASEAN countries and Taiwan
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株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE has strengthened its support for Japanese companies’ cross-border marketing through “i CROSS BORDER JAPAN” following the expansion of OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad delivery to 6 ASEAN countries and Taiwan.
Facts
June 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、Hakuhodo DY ONE、OpenAI、博報堂ＤＹグループ、i CROSS BORDER JAPAN、HCAI Professionals
Transfer of shares in companies related to the Australian Wheatstone LNG project to 株式会社JERA
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JOGMEC has transferred its entire shareholding in Pan Pacific Energy, a participant in the Australian Wheatstone LNG project, representing 42.08%, to 株式会社JERA.
Model Sara Honda to appear at “ロフト K Cosmetics Festival 2026AW” and introduce new products from Korean self-care brand “ナッセリン” on stage
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An event will be held featuring model Sara Honda at “ロフト K Cosmetics Festival 2026AW,” where she will introduce 4 new products from Korean self-care brand “ナッセリン.”
Facts
This will be the 6th edition
In Tokyo on Saturday, October 10
To be held in Osaka on Saturday, October 17
More than 1 million total followers across social media
【Official store presale】New “Reiniger Cream” cleaner from German heritage leather-care brand “Collonil（コロニル）,” easy to use on both shoes and bags
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Import-export trading company 株式会社エス・アイザックス商会 has launched “Reiniger Cream,” a new product from German leather-care brand “Collonil（コロニル）,” for which it serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan. The product is currently available for presale through the official store ahead of its general release.
Facts
Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
Volume: 60 ml
General release date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 (planned)