【Registration now open｜Held Tuesday, 11/10】“Cosmetics Industry Marketing Conference”: An in-depth look at next-generation marketing that connects UGC and CRM to build brands customers continue to choose
【Hankyu Umeda Main Store】For the first time, taking place in autumn! The annual tea festival, “World Tea Festival 2026,” opens on Wednesday, October 28
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The World Tea Festival 2026 will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting October 28, 2026. The event’s first fall edition will feature about 40 brands, offering Japanese tea, teas from around the world, sweets and more.
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] World-leading yarn technology from カジナイロン meets Yoshimasa Hoshiba’s K-3B! Highly practical suits and high-performance outerwear arrive
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Ishikawa Prefecture textile maker カジナイロン and Yoshimasa Hoshiba’s brand K-3B will hold a pop-up shop on the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 21 to 27, 2026. The collection includes suits in the new Forest Gray color and high-performance outerwear.
The 28th Real Estate Solutions Fair & Symposium is about to begin!
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Real Estate Management Journal will hold the 28th Real Estate Solutions Fair & Symposium at Prism Hall in Tokyo Dome City on October 15. Admission is free.
How should you prepare for the challenging case interview in consulting recruitment? コンコード explains in a free YouTube video. Key insights from a course exclusive to users of its career support service!
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株式会社コンコードエグゼクティブグループ has released all 3 installments of its YouTube video series, “Understanding Case Interviews from the Basics,” free of charge. The series explains how to prepare for the challenging case interview in consulting recruitment.
Marubun to exhibit at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026, opening October 21
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丸文株式会社 will exhibit at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026, which opens at Makuhari Messe on October 21. It will showcase CRA countermeasure tools and embedded security software, and will also give a talk as part of a special program.
Facts
Starting Oct. 21 (Wednesday)
10:00～17:00
5,500 yen (tax included)
Booth No.: No. A3-41
Companies mentioned：丸文株式会社、Exein S.p.A.、RX Japan 合同会社
Peach-scented hair milk and hair mist join the Promille hair-care brand!
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Promille will launch two new products in its out-of-bath hair-care line exclusively at ドン・キホーテ on October 15, 2026: the mini sizes (50g/50mL) and peach-scented Promille Velvet Milk Peach and Promille Silky Mist Peach.
Tanica Denki Hanbai, seller of Yogurtia, changes its name to 株式会社タニカ
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タニカ電器販売株式会社 changed its name to 株式会社タニカ effective September 1, 2026. The change reflects a shift in its role from a maker of fermentation appliances to a company that contributes to a lifestyle incorporating fermentation. Its manufacturing division, タニカ電器株式会社, will continue as an affiliated company.
Facts
In 1971, it made Japan’s first fermentation appliance (yogurt maker)
On September 1, 2026, the company changed its name to 株式会社タニカ
Yogurt starter culture (2010)
Rice koji, fermentation kits and craft koji (2025)
In June 2026, the company moved toward launching its first in-house-made food product, Tanica Amazake
Along with a complete revamp of its corporate website on September 15, 2026
The second installment of the seasonal “Craftsman × KŌSA Afternoon Tea” series features winter-limited afternoon tea warmed by charcoal from Kyoto’s Ayabe-based 竹炭工房 三代目伝徳, available starting December 1 (Tue)
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KŌSA, the restaurant at エースホテル京都, will begin serving a winter-limited afternoon tea in collaboration with 竹炭工房 三代目伝徳 on December 1, 2026. The price is ¥6,000.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Price: ¥6,000 (including tax and service charge)
A traditional house more than 100 years old
The family of 4 works together to make bamboo charcoal
The medicines delivered in 1 day amount to about 7 Tokyo Towers. Dividing roles between advancing mechanization and the pharmacist’s “expert eye”
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株式会社LATRICO improved the operation of the unit-dose packaging and inspection processes at clinics affiliated with 東京美肌堂, promoting efficiency through mechanization while assigning pharmacists the role of final confirmation.
Facts
Some pharmacy services will be allowed to be outsourced starting in May 2027
The 2026 revision of medical service fees
In September 2024, clinics affiliated with 東京美肌堂 began unit-dose packaging, inspection and shipping
Zushi’s “Sea Project” environmental education comes to Yokohama: Children at Yokohama Municipal Saiwaigaya Elementary School create an environmental conservation object. About half a year after a lesson on marine litter, it will be unveiled to the community on October 4 (news release)
[Speaking on 10/14] Introduction to security for home-visit nursing seminar | Explaining “Is this safe?” questions about electronic medical records and generative AI
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Iwanaga Shinrin, executive officer of 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, will speak at the online seminar “Introduction to Security for Home-Visit Nursing,” hosted by 株式会社eWeLL on October 14, 2026, explaining security measures for using electronic medical records and generative AI.
We have opened “AI-Native Companies Study Group,” a closed community for AI leaders.
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株式会社Galirage has opened “AI-Native Companies Study Group,” a closed community for people responsible for promoting AI within their organizations. It offers generative AI learning materials, news updates and events with representatives from other companies. Membership is free, but applicants must undergo a preliminary screening. The study group’s predecessor had 9 participating companies, including 6 listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
Facts
6 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Putting training and AI adoption to work on the ground: Directors Connect to launch free assessment service for people, organizations and AI use on October 14
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株式会社ディレクターズコネクト launched a free assessment service on October 14, 2026, to help organizations map their workforce and organizational challenges and assess their use of AI.
The hopes for a world without breast cancer, drawn by 500 drones. エスティ ローダー カンパニーズ is holding its 34th annual breast cancer campaign. TimeToEndBreastCancer
Companies mentioned：ELCジャパン合同会社、エスティ ローダー カンパニーズ、ELC、サクラ・マニュファクチュアリング・キャンパス、TRADMAN'S BONSAI、株式会社松葉屋、JBCRG、Japan Breast Cancer Research Group、米国乳がん基金、BCRF、厚生労働省、OECD、公益財団法人がん研究振興財団
BLVCK PARIS × Harry Potter announce their 2nd collaboration: Hogwarts’ 4 houses and popular characters reimagined in a “black” aesthetic
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Luxury brand BLVCK PARIS, operated by 株式会社F・L・B, has announced its 2nd collaboration collection with Harry Potter in partnership with ワーナー・ブラザース ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマー・プロダクツ. Apparel and accessories reinterpreting the crests of Hogwarts’ 4 houses and its characters in a monochrome aesthetic will launch in Japan on October 30, 2026.
Yoga wear, yoga coats, shaping jackets, long sleeves; custom LOGO printing available; Yiwu, China sewing factory; new 2026 collection; full-scale rollout from November 11; 5% early-bird discount; 590 yen/item
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has begun wholesale sales of yoga wear for the Japanese market, with a 5% early-bird discount available through November 11.
株式会社アイアットOEC announces signing an “@pocket development and support partner” agreement with 株式会社ハチビット
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株式会社アイアットOEC has signed an “@pocket development and support partner” agreement with 株式会社ハチビット, strengthening collaboration to promote digital transformation and improve operational efficiency.
Facts
More than 1,400 companies have adopted the service
Enjoy a diverse range of music content and expand the pleasure of owning HiFi audio: Yamaha Compact Streaming Amplifier “WXA-70A” and Yamaha Compact Streamer “WXC-70A”
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ヤマハ株式会社 will launch the compact streaming amplifier “WXA-70A” and compact streamer “WXC-70A,” equipped with high-quality audio technology and network features.
Turn your desk into a jungle! Clamp-on wall-mounted plant panel transforms the area around your PC into a staghorn fern fortress
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BIBIPLANTS, the plant-growing gear brand of ビーズ株式会社, will launch the space-saving “Desk Staghorn Wall LPA-C700” in October 2026. It can be clamped to a desktop and features a steel construction with a 10kg load capacity, a folding mechanism and a matte black finish.
ARIAFINA LABORATORY, a hub for co-creating the future of kitchen spaces, grand opens on Wednesday, October 14 at AXIS, a design hub in Roppongi, Tokyo!
Reiwa 8 fiscal year: Youth Outstanding Construction Worker Award from the Director-General of the Real Estate and Construction Economy Bureau. Noriharu Osaki of ポラスハウジング千葉株式会社 honored as a “Construction Junior Master”
IPO market shake-up: Surge in “professional market listings” overtakes the Growth Market — IR Robotics Deputy General Manager Atsushi Osanai appears on YouTube program “M&A BANK”
オーガニックスタジオ新潟株式会社 renovated its 10-year-old “Amigawara Machinami Model House,” updating features including its custom-built kitchen, custom-built bathroom and earthen-floor salon, and reopened it to the public.
Deadline approaching! A business collaboration campaign is underway for a chance to win eel from Mikawa Isshiki!
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西尾市 in Aichi Prefecture is running a campaign on its official hometown tax donation Instagram account in collaboration with うなぎ研究所（株式会社リッチ）, offering a chance to win eel from Mikawa Isshiki.
Facts
In just 3 months since launch
Reached 10,000 followers
The follower count grew to 16,000
A total of 5 winners
Totaling at least 280g)
From 9 a.m. on October 2, Reiwa 8
Until 9 a.m. on October 16
We offer more than 850 types of thank-you gifts.
We received 195,848 donations totaling 3,078,516,900 yen.
A generous 440 stickers! Packed with matching stickers and oversized stickers! The latest My Melody & Kuromi sticker book is here!
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株式会社講談社’s Children’s Business Division has released the sticker book “My Melody & Kuromi: Lots of Matching Stickers!” featuring My Melody and Kuromi. It includes 440 stickers, with themed styles, oversized stickers, and message and schedule stickers to enjoy.
Matchups set for “NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026”
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The matchups for “NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026” have been set. The tournament will be held from December 26 at venues including Meiji Jingu Stadium.
〈N.Y.C.SAND〉, popular for its gooey caramel, returns to 大丸福岡天神店! A new “N.Y. Marron Cassis Caramel Sandwich,” featuring the rich sweetness of chestnuts and the bright tartness of cassis, will also be available in limited quantities.
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〈N.Y.C.SAND〉, from 株式会社東京玉子本舗, will open a limited-time shop at 大丸福岡天神店, selling products including the new “N.Y. Marron Cassis Caramel Sandwich.”
CAMPER（カンペール） launches new unisex winter line “ALARO（アラロ）”
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Spanish footwear brand Camper is launching its new unisex winter line “Alaro” for the 2026FW season. The design blends traditional craftsmanship with innovation, and the line is scheduled to roll out globally and in Japan starting in October.
Saraya wins top prize in ESG category at The Japan Times’ “Sustainable Japan Award 2026”
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サラヤ株式会社 won the top prize in the ESG category at The Japan Times’ “Sustainable Japan Award 2026.” Its efforts, including environmental conservation activities in Borneo and obtaining RSPO certification, were recognized.
x402株式会社 joins 一般社団法人Fintech協会 as a venture member
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x402株式会社 has joined 一般社団法人Fintech協会 as a venture member. The company plans to contribute to the development of a sound market through research into the agent payments market, development of “x402 RFQ Market,” security measures, and proof-of-concept testing using credit cards and stablecoins.
Facts
2.8 million downloads in 2 weeks after launch
The domestic market is expected to reach 150 billion yen in fiscal 2026
Forecast to reach 3 trillion yen in fiscal 2030
Requests from AI agents increased by more than 1,700% in 1 year
AI agents account for 0.6–7.5% of payment volume
Executed 13 transactions on Solana’s development network
All 15 businesses that facilitate payments
More than 90% of API providers depend on just 1 facilitator
Companies mentioned：x402株式会社、一般社団法人Fintech協会、Fintech協会、Fintech Association of Japan
株式会社Saiteki launches 3 services for the AI era: QA, security and web production
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株式会社Saiteki has launched 3 services to support system development in the AI era: QA and quality improvement support “Saiteki Quality,” security support “Saiteki Security,” and web and website production “Saiteki HP.”
Japanese-made AI tool “CodeSense,” which supports VBA code updates, set for release; beta users wanted
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株式会社ナレッジセンス has announced the planned release of “CodeSense,” a Japanese-made AI coding agent that supports VBA code updates, and has begun recruiting beta users.
Facts
We have provided services to more than 500 companies
A survey of 『エン派遣』 users on returning to work after a career break found that about 80% of people looking for temporary work had taken a break. On returning, 65% were concerned about whether they would be hired.
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According to a survey conducted through 『エン派遣』, operated by エン株式会社, about 80% of temporary job seekers had taken a career break, most commonly for “childbirth and childcare.” As for concerns about returning to work, 65% cited whether they would be hired. The longer the break, the more common it was to return through part-time or casual work.
Facts
Responses were received from 1,520 people.
78% answered “Yes.”
“3 years or longer” was the most common response (34%).
“Childbirth and childcare” was the most common response (31%).
66% had experienced a career break of “3 years or longer.”
The most common concern was “whether I would be hired” (65%).
“I was able to work the hours I wanted” (47%).
“I was able to work in the location I wanted” (36%).
【ヒルトン東京お台場】A space that enriches travel, weaving together Tokyo’s ever-changing spectacular views, fine dining and hospitality: New “Executive Lounge” grand opening on Saturday, December 19
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ヒルトン東京お台場 will reopen its Executive Lounge as part of a major renovation of the entire property, with a grand opening on December 19, 2026. Its concept is “CURATED ART OF LIVING,” offering views of Tokyo Bay and a variety of dining experiences.
Facts
Grand opening on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Floor area: approximately 337 m²
Seating capacity: 109
453 guest rooms in total
27 hotels in Japan
Total guest rooms: 9,051
Total staff at group hotels: 4,074
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、ヒルトン東京お台場、八代目儀兵衛、新橋玉木屋、東京蒲田守半、Uf-fu（ウーフ）、TELMONT（テルモン）、KIMINO、SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING（シースケープ テラス・ダイニング）、さくら、Grillogy BAR & GRILL（グリロジー バー＆グリル）、跳龍門、ヒルトン・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヒルトン・オナーズ、オリエンタルホテ
Packed with adorable Java sparrow goods! The 8th “Shinjuku Java Sparrow Expo” is coming to Keio Department Store♪
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The 8th Shinjuku Java Sparrow Expo, an event dedicated to Java sparrow goods produced by 株式会社ことりカフェ, will be held at 京王百貨店新宿店 from October 14 to November 4, 2026. During the event, shoppers who spend at least 5,500 yen will receive a calendar, and a new comic book will also be on sale.
Winner of the “Wood Design Award” for 12 consecutive years — Exploring the potential of wood. The power of wood to transform lives, and the growing value of wood
【神戸阪急】Authentic bread and sweets, plus refined goods, all in one place! “France Fair 2026”
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神戸阪急 will hold “France Fair 2026” at the event hall on the 9th floor of its main building from October 21 to 27, featuring gourmet foods, goods and workshops from approximately 50 brands.
Facts
Original10月21日（水）から27日（火）までの7日間
Approximately 50 brands
2011
735 yen
540 yen
Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)
2,500 yen
3 people per session
10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17
Fiscal 2021
756 yen
864 yen
2022
1,210 yen
¥3,564
Original10月22日（木）・23日（金）
¥3,850
10 winners each time
22,000 yen
Original10月21日（水）・23日（金）・24日（土）・26日（月）
Original10月22日（木）・25日（日）・27日（火）
17,600 yen
8 people per session
Ages 15 and older
¥825
10,450 yen
Sunday, October 25
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、神戸阪急、阪急百貨店、Au Levain d'Antan、オ・ルヴァン・ダンタン、Boulangerie Paris & Co、ブランジュリーパリ＆Co、ALAIN DUCASSE BISCUIT PARIS、アラン・デュカス・ビスキュイ・パリ、La Réserve des Crémiers、ラ・レゼルヴ・デ・クレミエ、FROMI、Happy to see you、ハッピートゥーシーユー、Cilea PARIS、シレア・パリ、Eric Button Paris、エリック・ボタン・パリ
順天堂大学 has been selected for a JST CREST project to investigate the mechanisms of aging using the aging organism Hydra. The research will be conducted jointly with 慶應義塾大学, 大阪大学 and NIMS for 5.5 years starting in October 2026.
10 participants (individuals and companies) selected for the content IP commercialization support program “TCIC Ideation Program 2026 (TCIC IP) - Contents IP Acceleration”
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東京コンテンツインキュベーションセンター (TCIC), operated by 株式会社ツクリエ, has selected 10 participants (individuals and companies) for its content IP commercialization support program, “TCIC Ideation Program 2026,” and launched the program.
Facts
10 selected participants (individuals and companies)
NIUHI relaunches as “KOMODO Manga & Comics” and is integrated into KOMODO STATION
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KOMODO announced that it has rebranded the digital manga platform “NIUHI” as “KOMODO Manga & Comics” and integrated it into “KOMODO STATION,” which offers games, hardware and other products. The company will strengthen distribution of works by independent creators and expand its presence in Japan, the United States, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
The 18th Japan International Manga Award
Won the Bronze Award
The 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival
More than 100 popular titles for PC and game consoles
Companies mentioned：KOMODO、NIUHI、KOMODO STATION、KOMODO Manga & Comics、株式会社KOMODO、Valve社
“Shibuya Nightlife Guide,” a nighttime visitor information service, opens for a limited time in Hyakkendana, Shibuya! In collaboration with the second “Shibuya Bar-Hopping” event
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The Shibuya City Tourism Association will open “Shibuya Nightlife Guide,” a nighttime visitor information center, for a limited time in Hyakkendana, Shibuya, on October 16 and 17, 2026, in collaboration with the second “Shibuya Bar-Hopping” event.
“wakai for 離婚” surpasses 1,000 cumulative service registrations
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株式会社wakai announced that cumulative registrations for “wakai for 離婚,” an online dispute resolution service specializing in divorce, have surpassed 1,000. New registrations in September 2026 surged to approximately 2 times the previous month’s figure, and agreements on joint custody have been drawn up in many cases that reached a settlement. The company is recruiting participants for a special project offering 20% off the service fee to lower the psychological barriers to using the service.
Facts
As of October 2026
Approximately 2 times the previous month’s figure
Approximately 200 cases
The number of applications started was approximately 5 times higher
The service fee for eligible users will be 20% off
83.3% of eligible users drew up agreements stipulating “joint custody”
Original66.7％（約7割）が未成年の子どものいる案件でした
Number of procedures started by the first 100 couples
Sketch to handle PR for the “No More Sauna-Like School Gyms Project” — “In summer 2026, practice time lost in unairconditioned gyms was about 4 times greater”
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株式会社Sketch is serving as PR Director for the “No More Sauna-Like School Gyms Project” led by the School Gym Insulation Project Executive Committee and has launched an awareness campaign to visualize lost practice time and heatstroke risks in unairconditioned gyms.
Facts
The installation rate of air-conditioning (cooling) equipment in standard classrooms is 99.6%
The rate for gymnasiums and other facilities remains at 31.7%
Practice time lost to heat averaged 8.9 hours
That was about 4 times the figure for gymnasiums with air conditioning
The lowest rate was in Saga Prefecture, at 0.8%
Tokyo's air-conditioning installation rate is 95.6%
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sketch、公益財団法人 地球環境戦略研究機関、IGES、一般社団法人SDGs in Sports、NTT東日本
Just about 1 month to go! [Fujiidera, Osaka] ET-KING, IN-SIST BAND, kohamo, EXPG STUDIO OSAKA and others to perform at the “3rd Muryo Music Festival 2026” on Nov. 15 (Sunday)
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The “3rd Muryo Music Festival 2026,” jointly organized by 大阪芸術大学 student group Chapter:0 and local group nobishiro企画, will be held on Nov. 15, 2026, at FUJIIDERA PURPLE HALL in Fujiidera. The event will feature live performances by artists including ET-KING and IN-SIST BAND, collaborations with arts university students, and food and art markets. Its fundraising campaign reached 263% of its goal.
株式会社光岡自動車-operated authorized ドゥカティ dealer ドゥカティ大阪ノース held its grand opening at a new location in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2026. With a total floor area of more than 900 m², the store is among the largest in Japan and is the first in the country to adopt the global “CI-Level2” concept. It includes a showroom, service pit and storage space.
ウイングアークＮＥＸ and シナジーマーケティング form business partnership to create and cultivate “relationship populations” for local governments
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ウイングアークＮＥＸ and シナジーマーケティング have formed a business partnership to help local governments create and cultivate “relationship populations,” and will launch the integrated platform “LocalFan” on Oct. 14.
Facts
Signed on Tuesday, Oct. 13
Service to launch on Wednesday, Oct. 14
The “Furusato Resident Registration System,” scheduled to launch in March 2027
A customer base of more than 400 local governments nationwide
The future of IR opened up by AI — Beyond “accuracy”: English disclosures tailored to your company — English versions of securities reports delivered within 10 days
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Straker Japan株式会社 announced that it can deliver English versions of securities reports within 10 days using its IR English-disclosure AI platform, “SwiftBridge AI.” It will also hold free webinars for corporate IR staff starting Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
English versions of securities reports delivered within 10 days
A total of 25 dates
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
The most desirable timing is to submit the documents at least 3 weeks before the shareholders’ meeting
English translation takes about 1 month
Founded in New Zealand in 1999
For more than 20 years
More than 1 million language-solution projects
In more than 120 languages
Companies mentioned：Straker Japan株式会社、Straker、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、Straker Group
Internal whistleblowing firm DQ Quest to offer free streaming of symposium video: “Putting Whistleblowers First” and Responding to Abusive Reports in Light of the Amended Whistleblower Protection Act
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株式会社ディー・クエスト has made a recording of its July 2026 symposium, “Putting Whistleblowers First” and Responding to Abusive Reports in Light of the Amended Whistleblower Protection Act, available for free. With the amended law’s implementation approaching, the video has drawn interest from practitioners involved in operating internal whistleblowing systems.
Facts
The DQ symposium held in July 2026
The amended Whistleblower Protection Act will take effect in December 2026
More than 180 people took part
Used by more than 3,700 companies in Japan and abroad
Berry Bros. & Rudd transfers its Japan branch’s wholesale business to Coterie Holdings
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Berry Bros. & Rudd (BB&R) and Coterie Holdings have agreed to transfer the wholesale business of BB&R’s Japan branch to ワインエクスペリエンス株式会社, a subsidiary of Coterie Holdings. BB&R’s Private Client division will remain in operation, with a stronger strategic focus on the division across Asia.
【湯浅醤油（有）×白良荘グランドホテル】Bringing authentic food and fermentation culture from Wakayama, the birthplace of soy sauce brewing, to the world: “Wakayama Cultural Co-Creation Project” launches with an immersive accommodation experience
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湯浅醤油有限会社 and 白良荘グランドホテル, operated by 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, have launched the “Wakayama Cultural Co-Creation Project,” an accommodation project offering experiences of Wakayama Prefecture’s food and fermentation culture.
Facts
Meiji 14 (1881)
Has received the Monde Selection Grand Gold Award for 21 consecutive years since 2006
ホーカスポーカス opens a hidden rooftop bar along Omotesando's Cat Street, open only on Friday and Saturday nights; signature cocktails created by a doughnut specialty shop will be served starting with the grand opening on Oct. 30
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Doughnut specialty shop “HOCUS POCUS” is opening a rooftop bar on the 4th floor of a building along Cat Street in Omotesando, open only on Friday and Saturday nights. It will have its grand opening on Oct. 30 and serve signature cocktails that draw on its doughnut-making expertise.
Facts
Open every Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00
On the rooftop of the 4th floor, at the top of the building's stairs
【カフェタナカ】2026 Noel Collection & Advent Calendar comes with AR
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株式会社タナカ will launch “レガル・ド・チヒロ,” an Advent calendar with AR functionality, as part of its 2026 Noel Collection. The theme is São Tomé Island in West Africa, and the price is ¥12,960 (tax included).
【Feature Update】HIX AI launches a PPT converter that turns PDFs, Word documents, images, HTML and videos into PowerPoint
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INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. has launched “AI PPT Converter,” a feature that converts PDFs, Word documents, images, HTML, videos and more into PowerPoint, as part of a feature update to its all-in-one AI workspace, “HIX AI.”
MODE's AI-Driven IoT platform “BizStack” and ソナス's tilt-monitoring system begin API integration
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MODE, Inc. and ソナス株式会社 have launched API integration connecting ソナス株式会社's wireless tilt-monitoring system with MODE's on-site data platform “BizStack.” This enables centralized data management, remote monitoring and AI-powered operational efficiency at construction sites.
Up to 40% of sales can contribute to your business revenue. 日本信用情報サービス seeks sales partners for “JCIS WEB DB®”
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日本信用情報サービス株式会社 is seeking sales partners for “JCIS WEB DB®,” a service for antisocial-force and compliance checks. Establishing a sales company through joint investment can allow up to 40% of sales to be counted as business revenue. The provider handles product development and system maintenance, allowing partner companies to focus on sales. As an existing example, 日本リスク管理センター株式会社 provides the service to approximately 200 corporate clients in Osaka.
PagerDuty to hold its first hands-on technology conference, “PagerDuty Tech Hub 2026”
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PagerDuty株式会社 held “PagerDuty Tech Hub 2026,” a technology conference focused on incident management, at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on September 29, 2026. More than 200 attendees shared practical knowledge on incident response.
Facts
More than 200 people
Sept. 29, 2026
Participants from 7 companies
Original3名1組のチーム
Companies mentioned：PagerDuty株式会社、株式会社ユーザベース、NewsPicks、KDDIアイレット株式会社、KINTOテクノロジーズ株式会社、NECネッツエスアイ株式会社、株式会社グリー、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社Finatext、弥生株式会社、PagerDuty, Inc.
Adachi Ward's “Hatsuratsu Measurement Session” continues automated fitness measurements for a 2nd year
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ヨクト株式会社's automated measurement systems “yoctoHTRTFit” and “yoctoMat” are continuing to operate in FY2026 at Adachi Ward, Tokyo's “Hatsuratsu Measurement Session.” The cumulative number of participants in the first year was approximately 1,791. On-site operations by シンコースポーツ株式会社 and data integration by 日本コンピューター株式会社 have improved efficiency by eliminating the need for manual data entry.
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Venues at 14 locations within the ward
Approximately 1,791 people in total
1,392 pressure sensors
58×24 array
4–5 minutes, including the explanation
90-minute measurement session
Measurements for approximately 40 people using 2 mats
Become a regional brand chosen in the age of AI search. Training in regional development and entity branding through generative AI and fieldwork
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株式会社日本SPセンター held corporate training in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, from September 1 to 4, 2026. To accurately communicate the appeal of “ヤマナアカデミー for Business” in the age of generative AI search, participants created and presented a special “Entity Home” webpage.
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Sept. 1, 2026
A 3-night, 4-day program ending on the 4th
10 planners
This is the 5th time
Already, approximately 60% of search users
With more than 40% saying they use search engines less frequently
Located in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, as little as 90 minutes from Tokyo
8 members
Over the course of one month
Information spanning 2,200 files
Scheduled to be held in November 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社 日本SPセンター、合同会社AWATHIRD、アワサード、ヤマナハウス、ヤマナアカデミー for Business、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Claude、Obsidian、OneDrive
Bringing comfort and refined hospitality to golf in Kyushu. 株式会社三笠製作所 signs a Kyushu agency agreement with 株式会社マルトク for the “OASIS” series and “Royal Coach”
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株式会社三笠製作所 has signed a Kyushu agency agreement with 株式会社マルトク for the “OASIS” series and “Royal Coach,” and will begin sales and proposals for their introduction in the Kyushu region.
【Kirie artist】斉藤洋樹's solo exhibition “The Road I Once Walked” to be held in Obuse Town! Saito cuts through scenes seen by Hokusai and the present day. / Hokusai-kan Garari Showcase
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A solo exhibition by kirie artist 斉藤洋樹, “The Road I Once Walked,” will be held from October 22 to November 3, 2026, at ガラリshowcase, a cafe and gallery next to Hokusai-kan in Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture. The exhibition will feature new works and tributes inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's depictions of landscapes. Admission is free.
【Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Popular Atlas stainless-steel bottles at special prices! From bottles with excellent heat and cold retention to tabletop carafes, the range has it all. Get this fall and winter's featured items at special prices for a limited time!
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株式会社アトラス will participate in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 2026), selling stainless-steel bottles and tabletop pots, including products from the “TEMPEAK” series, at special prices.
World’s first physical AI to learn movements and force calibration in everyday bare-handed tasks (proprioception) to be unveiled at CEATEC
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H2L株式会社 unveiled “BodySharing Physical AI,” the world’s first physical AI to learn bare-handed movements and force calibration (proprioception), at CEATEC 2026.
【シーイーシー】Launches “SmartSESAME IDApex,” a cloud service integrating ID management, authentication and authorization, and access management
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株式会社シーイーシー will begin offering “SmartSESAME IDApex,” a cloud-based ID platform integrating authentication and authorization with access management, on October 14, 2026.
10th anniversary of the designation of November 15 as “Winter Ice Day”; “Winter Aipaku® Premium TOKYO” confirmed
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株式会社アイスクリーム・ラバー will hold “Winter Aipaku® Premium TOKYO,” an event requiring paid admission, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building’s Sankaku Hiroba from November 10 to 17, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of “Winter Ice Day,” established in 2016.
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8 days
Original2026年11月10日（火）から17日（火）までの8日間
2016
Milk solids: 15.0% or more
2017
コンビニエンスストア 20 companies
About 6,000 of each company’s recommended winter ice cream products
What should you do when switching from white to green license plates? A guide to legal requirements and practical working-hours management 【Free online seminar/October 29】
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株式会社ナブアシスト will hold a free online seminar on October 29, 2026, for companies considering switching from white to green license plates, covering legal requirements and practical working-hours management.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
Duration: 45 minutes
Limited to 100 companies
The Standards for Improvement, amended and applied in April 2024
The organizing committee of “Hot Staff’s Chanko Festival 2026” to provide free chanko hot pot to members of Kodomo Gochimeshi
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NPO法人Kids Future Passport announced that it will provide 100 servings of chanko hot pot free of charge to members of Kodomo Gochimeshi at “Hot Staff’s Chanko Festival 2026,” hosted by 株式会社ホットスタッフ.
Joint campaign by 坂善商事株式会社 and 株式会社ベルク, “L in Everyday Life!! Bring L into Your Daily Life. Use L to Make L More L,” wins the 12th Retail Promotion Award
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The joint campaign by 坂善商事株式会社 and 株式会社ベルク, “L in Everyday Life!! Bring L into Your Daily Life. Use L to Make L More L,” won the 12th Retail Promotion Award, held on October 14, 2026.
【Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project】A delicious autumn morning experience: farming and breakfast in the fields on Sunday, November 29!
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フェアフィールド･バイ･マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト will collaborate with wataya farm in Yabu, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 29, 2026, to hold a farming experience and breakfast in the fields for hotel guests.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Operates 29 hotels across Japan focused on accommodation
They grow about 100 varieties of vegetables and wheat
【関西外国語大学】Reports compiled by International Coexistence Studies seminar students have been repeatedly selected for summaries used as reference materials in human rights reviews by the 国連人権理事会. They have contributed to reviews of 6 countries in 2 years.
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Reports prepared by seminar students in 関西外国語大学’s Faculty of International Coexistence Studies for the 国連人権理事会 have been selected for review summaries covering 6 countries, raising the university’s profile.
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An approximately 5-year cycle
More than 100 documents
43 organizations worldwide
Companies mentioned：関西外国語大学、Global Engagement Research Group、国連人権理事会、国連人権高等弁務官事務所
Selected for 国土交通省’s “Demonstration Project for the Social Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads”
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The 3 companies Taisei Corporation, TIER IV and Taisei Rotec have been selected for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Demonstration Project for the Social Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads” conducted by 国土交通省. From late October to early November 2026, they will test driving performance using multiple autonomous vehicles and examine ways to simplify infrastructure.
OiTr installed at Tokyo Solamachi and Tokyo Skytree East Tower! Free menstrual pads will be available at both the shopping complex and office building, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel at ease
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オイテル株式会社 installed its free menstrual pad service, OiTr, at Tokyo Solamachi and Tokyo Skytree East Tower, operated by 東武鉄道株式会社. The service began on September 27, 2026.
Recommended for anyone interested in relocating for education! Lecture on the connection between schools and local communities to be held in Inagawa, Hyogo Prefecture
株式会社ありあけ will hold a campaign inviting 50 people selected by lottery from among customers who make purchases between October 17 and November 1, 2026, to a Daisuke Miura fan meeting on November 28.
playknot and SHIBUYA CITY FC build a creative production workflow
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株式会社playknot partnered with SHIBUYA CITY FC to build a creative production workflow and dedicated application that organize the use of AI, program automation and human labor.
Facts
Announced October 5, 2026
Founded in June 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社playknot、SHIBUYA CITY FC、playknot
Monitor plan on sale for guests to experience the first autumn and winter at Shikotsuko Tsuruga Bessou Kohaku no Sho
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鶴雅観光開発株式会社 is selling a monitor plan at Shikotsuko Tsuruga Bessou Kohaku no Sho, which opened in August 2026, offering guests the chance to experience its first autumn and winter. The plan includes 1 complimentary drink, and guests must complete a survey.
In your room or living room! Keep the basketball you love always within easy reach
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株式会社YOCABITO will begin selling a door-mounted basketball hoop that lets users practice shooting at home in mid-October 2026, under its training brand LEADING EDGE.
The Entrepreneur Effect: As barriers to starting a business fall, entrepreneurs generate more than $1.2 trillion in economic activity worldwide
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Shopify Japan released the latest data from The Entrepreneur Effect, which reports that entrepreneurs generate more than $1.2 trillion in economic activity worldwide. In Japan, the scale of economic activity has also reached 3.4 trillion yen, highlighting how technology is lowering barriers to entrepreneurship and expanding its impact through job creation and growing cross-border sales.
株式会社ルミッション will hold the “Five-Way Good Management Seminar” on November 5, 2026, for small and medium-sized business owners and executives. The seminar will focus on building a system to develop executives and solve the problem of “I thought I’d delegated it to executives, but it ends up back on the president’s desk.”
New product: Enjoy beauty from within with 美活すっぽんスープ, made with carefully selected domestic softshell turtle
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Iwatani Corporation will begin accepting preorders for its new 美活すっぽんスープ, made with domestic softshell turtle, through its official online shop and other outlets from October 14, 2026.
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Capital: ¥35 billion
On sale since 2016
From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Our company has been doing so since 1980
-196°C liquid nitrogen
The company has offered its softshell turtle soup series since 2000