[Emergency Support] Campaign Offers 3 Months of Free “WhiteDefender” Licenses to Protect Companies from a Wave of Ransomware Attacks
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In response to the sharp increase in ransomware damage, RSUPPORT株式会社 has launched a campaign offering 3 months of free “WhiteDefender” licenses to Japanese companies and local governments, available during October only.
Facts
There were 123 ransomware incidents in the first half of 2026
60% of companies were unable to properly recover their data even after paying the ransom
Campaign offering 3 months of free licenses
14-day free trial
Available for up to 10 devices for 14 days
With a track record of deployment at more than 1,300 companies worldwide and more than 900,000 devices
“Automatic high-speed recovery (rollback)” in just 3.4 seconds
システムファイブ to Hold Deity Microphones Sound Seminar “Learn About the Reality of Film Sound from a Professional Recording Engineer — The Sound of the Image, Behind the Scenes” on Oct. 29
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株式会社システムファイブ will hold the Deity Microphones sound seminar “Learn About the Reality of Film Sound from a Professional Recording Engineer” on October 29, 2026, at the PROGEAR Hanzomon showroom in Tokyo. Guest lecturer Daisuke Akimoto of D-soundS, who worked on sound recording for Netflix productions including 『ガス人間』, will discuss topics such as multichannel operation of wireless microphones.
ReBear合同会社 and Niigata University Survey Motivations for Joining and Factors Behind Continued Participation in an Interfaculty Learning Program, Present Findings at the Japanese Society for Educational Technology
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ReBear合同会社 and Niigata University jointly surveyed motivations for joining and factors behind continued participation in the interfaculty learning program “NICE Program” and presented their findings at the Japanese Society for Educational Technology 2026 Autumn National Conference.
[Kumamoto Earthquake] Report on Completion of ハピタス Point Donations
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株式会社オズビジョン reports that it donated ¥1,527,610 to 公益社団法人Civic Force, raised through point donations for the Kumamoto Earthquake campaign conducted on its point mall, ハピタス.
Facts
¥1,527,610
3,452 donations
Total: ¥22,406,306
Companies mentioned：株式会社オズビジョン、ハピタス、公益社団法人Civic Force
A Stay 30 Seconds from the Beach, Accompanied by the Sound of the Waves: Hotel “edit x seven Awaji Island” to Open in April 2027
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FHG hotels株式会社, part of the 霞ヶ関キャピタルグループ, has opened reservations for “edit x seven Awaji Island,” set to open in Sumoto, Awaji Island, in April 2027. The hotel has 59 rooms and is located 30 seconds on foot from Ohama Beach. It features a pool and sauna, as well as a café and dining area.
How to Deepen Your Thinking After Turning Ideas into Work with AI: “New Thinking Habits That Emerge from Working with AI” Available for Free
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リクエスト株式会社 has made a free PDF resource, “New Thinking Habits That Emerge from Working with AI,” available for staff and managers who use AI to create plans and materials. Against the backdrop of a sense that AI collaboration can leave insufficient room for reflection, the resource presents a proposed thinking habit of reviewing a developed idea and connecting it to one’s goals and experience, as a single-case report.
[HIROFU] New Styles and Colors of the CITTA City Bag, Which Drew a Strong Response Immediately After Launch, and New ACCANOVA Accessories Now on Sale
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HIROFU, the women’s bag brand operated by 株式会社ヒロフ of ワールドグループ, released new styles and colors of its popular CITTA city bag, along with ACCANOVA accessories that can also be used as charms, on October 14. To mark the first anniversary of CITTA, the brand has also launched an Instagram follow-and-comment campaign, with bags to be awarded to 5 winners by lottery.
[Oita—くじゅう花公園] Around 5,000 “mofu” kochia plants turn pink! A fleeting autumn gradient spreads across a plateau at an elevation of 850 m
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At くじゅう花公園 in Taketa, Oita Prefecture, around 5,000 kochia plants are beginning to display a gradient from green to pink and red, thanks to the temperature swings of the plateau environment at an elevation of 850 m. The best viewing period will continue from mid- to late October, and visitors can also enjoy the park’s autumn flowers.
Facts
Around 5,000 plants
Altitude: 850 m
Original広さ約3,000㎡
Adults (high school students and older): 1,300 yen
[Event hosted by] Bodybuilding legend Hidetada Yamagishi and next-generation pro athlete Naoya Amano to hold “LEGEND NEXT GENERATION” seminar on Oct. 25 (Sunday)!
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“LEGEND NEXT GENERATION,” a special seminar hosted by fitness brand “YAOKI” featuring bodybuilding legend Hidetada Yamagishi and young pro athlete Naoya Amano, will be held on Oct. 25, 2026.
“How much would your wedding reception cost as a 1.5次会?” 1.5次会Party launches a free assessment that estimates the cost of switching to a guest-paid format just by sending your reception estimate via LINE
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株式会社PREMIRE has launched a free campaign through its 1.5次会Party service that assesses the cost of switching to a guest-paid format simply by sending a wedding reception estimate via LINE.
Enjoy the authentic flavors of specialty shops at home with the convenience of microwave cooking: a completely revamped lineup of hot noodles for fall and winter
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株式会社イトーヨーカ堂 has completely revamped the hot noodles in its prepared-food brand “YORK DELI” for fall and winter, rolling them out at 182 stores and aiming for sales of 110% of the previous year’s level.
清水建設 to expand “BONX WORK” to branches nationwide in phases | Video showcases use at its Chiba Branch
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株式会社BONX has released a video showcasing the use of “BONX WORK” at 清水建設’s Chiba Branch. 清水建設 introduced the tool to train new employees and strengthen coordination with partner companies, and is using it to advance digital transformation at worksites and improve operational efficiency.
Stripe, Meta and others announce “Personal Agent Protocol,” an open standard for personal AI agents developed jointly
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Stripe, Meta, Sierra, Genesys, Instinct, Rocket, Shopify, and Walmart have announced “Personal Agent Protocol,” an open standard for personal AI agents that they developed jointly. It enables authentication, permission management, and action visibility, with the v0.1 specification scheduled for release during Oct. 2026.
[UGREEN] With storage prices rising and supply shortages continuing, now is the time to take notice! NAS + HDD sets at special prices during the Fall Living Support Sale
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To address rising storage prices and supply shortages, UGREEN has partnered with HDD brands Seagate, WD, and 東芝 to offer limited-time bundles combining a NAS unit and HDD through its “Fall Living Support Campaign.”
[First location in Hyogo!] “Tsukishima Monja Tamotoya,” headquartered in monjayaki’s spiritual home of Tsukishima and known for long lines even at Tokyo Station, opens on Kyowa-dori Shopping Street just steps from Himeji Station
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株式会社KISSUI GROUP will open a new location on Kyowa-dori Shopping Street near Himeji Station on Nov. 6, 2026, marking the first Hyogo location for the popular monjayaki restaurant “Tsukishima Monja Tamotoya,” headquartered in Tokyo’s Tsukishima district.
香芝市 and the Oneness Foundation share expertise to strengthen collaboration in rehabilitation and welfare; exchange views at Nara GARDEN
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香芝市 and the Oneness Foundation exchanged views at Nara GARDEN, discussing collaboration among relevant organizations and the sharing of expertise in rehabilitation and welfare.
[Survey on meat and meat dishes] Just under 60% eat meat more often than seafood, with a higher proportion among women. “Yakiniku” is the favorite meat dish for approximately 65% of meat eaters
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A survey on meat and meat dishes conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社 found that just under 60% eat meat more often than seafood, with the proportion higher among women. “Yakiniku” was the favorite meat dish, at approximately 65%.
Facts
Just under 60% eat meat more often than seafood
Yakiniku is the favorite meat dish of about 65% of people who eat meat
Holding a dietary habit improvement event to support employee health through food: collaborating with 武庫川女子大学 to serve student-designed healthy meals in the company cafeteria
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Hanshin Electric Railway held a dietary habit improvement event in collaboration with 武庫川女子大学, serving student-designed healthy meals in the company cafeteria for 3 days: Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 5.
整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店 launches beauty-focused chiropractic course, offering facial contouring and posture improvement for ¥1,800 for the first 60 minutes
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整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店 has launched a beauty-focused chiropractic course combining facial contouring and posture improvement. Customers can try it for ¥1,800 for the first 60 minutes, including tax.
株式会社Renew announces its joining the 株式会社i-plug group
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株式会社Renew announced that 株式会社i-plug, operator of the new-graduate recruitment service OfferBox, acquired all of its shares and that it joined the group effective Oct. 1, 2026.
株式会社Lupinus opens Singapore office as first step in overseas expansion
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株式会社Lupinus opened a Singapore office on Oct. 1, 2026, as the first step in its overseas expansion. The company will promote support for corporate transformation and business growth in Asian markets.
Now showing to rave reviews: Queen: Budapest. Due to popular demand, extended screenings and sing-along screenings have been confirmed at select theaters!
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Following rave reviews for the film Queen: Budapest, extended screenings and special screenings, including sing-along and booming-sound screenings, have been confirmed at select TOHOシネマズ and 立川シネマシティ theaters.
Facts
Took a brilliant No. 1 spot
Admission: ¥3,000 flat rate
Companies mentioned：カルチャヴィル合同会社、TOHOシネマズ、Filmarks、Sony Music Entertainment、Park Road Post、立川シネマシティ、ソニーミュージック
[Yokohama] Indulge in a dreamlike atmosphere at a window-side seat with panoramic views of Minato Mirai's dazzling nightscape: MANGIARE YOKOHAMA Luxury Christmas Dinner
Song Kang to reunite with fans in Japan: long-awaited Japanese fan meeting main poster unveiled and ticket reservations open!
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A Japanese fan meeting for Song Kang, who plays a pianist in the hit Netflix series Four Hands: The Two Sonatas, has been announced. The 2026 SONG KANG FANMEETING ＜PLAY, SONG KANG＞ IN JAPAN will feature 4 performances in 2 cities, Tokyo and Osaka. The main poster has been unveiled and ticket reservations have opened.
Disaster-response support system ALERTON launches for local governments
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株式会社エムティーアイ has launched ALERTON, a disaster-response support system for local governments. As its first initiative, it signed an agreement on free use and support with 和歌山県古座川町 on Sept. 18.
＜プラダ ビューティ＞ Four new fragrances, including Prada Olfactory Nylon Noir, inspired by 'nylon,' join the lineup. プラダ's one-of-a-kind collection evolves with new scents
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プラダ ビューティ will launch a collection of 7 Prada Olfactory fragrances, including 4 new scents inspired by 'nylon,' on Oct. 30, 2026.
Round 4 of the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 World Warrior Japan tournament will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18!
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Round 4 of the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 World Warrior Japan tournament will be held on Oct. 18, with top finishers eligible to qualify for the world finals. Registration for Round 5 has also opened.
大阪音楽大学ザ・カレッジ・オペラハウス will present the Japan premiere of Haydn's opera The Unrewarded Infidelity in its original language with a full orchestra on Nov. 8, 2026.
[Recruiting participants] STATION Ai holds 7th-term mentoring for ACTIVATION Lab, an entrepreneurship development program for working adults
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STATION Ai株式会社 is accepting applications through Nov. 1, 2026, for participants in the 7th term of ACTIVATION Lab, an entrepreneurship development program for working adults organized by Aichi Prefecture. The program offers approximately 3 months of individual mentoring free of charge, and 12 participants have started businesses to date.
Black soybean season is here: gift sets featuring 丹波黒大豆入り牛乳アイスクリーム, made with Tamba Sasayama black soybeans, and other Tamba treats (6 varieties x 10 pieces) now available at special trial prices on 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング!
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株式会社岸本久志商店 has begun selling a gift set containing 10 items across 6 varieties, including 丹波黒大豆入り牛乳アイスクリーム made with black soybeans from Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture. The set is available for a limited-time price of ¥3,800 on 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング.
地主フィナンシャルアドバイザーズ株式会社 has released its first TV commercial to raise awareness of 「地主倶楽部」, a real estate crowdfunding service that allows investment in land (freehold land) starting from ¥100,000 per unit.
Graduation ceremony held for the 3rd cohort of the “Cinderella Rich Therapist Training Course”!
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株式会社ティアラボ held a graduation ceremony for the 3rd cohort of the “Cinderella Rich Therapist Training Course” at 東京マリオットホテル on September 27, 2026, with about 500 people attending from across Japan. The event included a special lecture by instructor Yoshihiro Yamauchi and an introduction to the Bandage Ambassador program.
The fusion of Okayama's famous confectionery and art gives rise to 【MUSASHI × 山脇山月堂 collaboration kibidango】
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Kibidango created through a collaboration between artist MUSASHI and Okayama confectionery maker 山脇山月堂 has begun test sales ahead of a full-scale launch in winter 2026. The project was realized by 株式会社O-en-gift, bringing art to a traditional confectionery as a new product.
Facts
Winter 2026
1881 (Meiji 14)
For more than 140 years
780 yen (tax included)
12 pieces
Companies mentioned：合同会社あすらいと、山脇山月堂、株式会社O-en-gift、株式会社 山脇山月堂、株式会社O-en gift
きゅうりトマトなすび fully expands its agricultural AI agent series 「ノウノウ」 and releases 「ノウノウMCP」, a platform connecting farm data with external AI
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株式会社きゅうりトマトなすび has fully expanded its agriculture-focused AI agent series 「ノウノウ」 and released 「ノウノウMCP」, a platform connecting farm data with external AI. The service has surpassed 40,000 AI interactions to date, and implementation with JA全農 is also scheduled to begin in 2026.
Simbian announces new pricing structure for the Japanese market
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Simbian, Inc. announced a new pricing structure for the Japanese market featuring a shared credit system that can be used across multiple AI agents, as well as a 6-month “Intro Pack” that includes onboarding. The company will also expand its partner program and establish a new referral partner program.
About 40% of car owners prioritize their attachment to their cars over economic rationality!
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A survey on car ownership attitudes by 有限会社キングスロード found that even amid rising prices, some car owners prioritize their attachment to their cars, and that tolerance for maintenance costs is high.
Facts
About 40% of car owners prioritize their attachment to their cars over economic rationality
Survey finds that about 50% of people who cosplayed for Halloween had positive feelings about it! More than 60% of them cited “a sense of escape from the everyday” as a feeling they gained through cosplay
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ジー・ブーン株式会社 conducted a survey of people who had cosplayed for Halloween. About 50% reported positive feelings, and more than 60% of that group said they experienced “a sense of escape from the everyday.” In addition, about 45% said they would like to cosplay outside of Halloween, citing “festivals and music events” and “theme parks and leisure facilities” as preferred venues.
【In-person event in Omotesando on Nov. 1】First collaboration between Yosuke Kurashima, author of “AI Time Management,” and Emi Kanda, author of “Relaxing into Yourself.” nanadecor and リニア to hold an experiential workshop on “Sleep × Generative AI” to upgrade your life.
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有限会社Juliette, operator of the organic cotton brand nanadecor, and the generative AI business school リニア will jointly hold an experiential workshop using sleep and AI at the Omotesando flagship store on November 1, 2026.
“Quartile,” exclusively offered in Japan by MBK Digital, wins the “Strategic Localization” category at the Amazon Ads 2026 Partner Awards
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The Amazon advertising AI platform “Quartile,” exclusively offered in Japan by 株式会社MBKデジタル, won the “Strategic Localization” category at the Amazon Ads 2026 Partner Awards. The award-winning case involved supporting the international expansion of New Zealand-born brand “Honeysticks.” The recognition highlighted the use of Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) to analyze consumer behavior by region and optimize advertising with AI.
Making intimate care more accessible. Experience the lather of the “VIO Brush Ferié” at Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO! Limited-time campaign runs Oct. 26 (Mon.)–Nov. 25 (Wed.)
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パナソニック will hold a limited-time campaign at Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO from October 26 to November 25, 2026, where visitors can experience the lather of the “VIO Brush Ferié.” Visitors who try it and complete a survey will receive ロリエ products as a gift.
Brewed Protein™ fiber selected for works featured in “S|STYLE 2026 – Wardrobe Edition,” a collaboration with Kering Material Innovation Lab
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Spiber株式会社 announced that Brewed Protein™ fiber was used in works by designers Srushti Patil and Quine Li for “S|STYLE 2026 – Wardrobe Edition,” created in collaboration with Kering Material Innovation Lab.
Facts
From September 25 to 26, 2026
10 designers from around the world took part
By 2 designers
100% Brewed Protein™ staple fiber
Companies mentioned：Spiber株式会社、Kering Italy、Kering Material Innovation Lab、Taroni、Bower Roebuck、S2BPress
Halloween for just ¥1,031!? Dream market holds its too-good-to-miss limited-price “ドリマHALLOWEEN祭”
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The outlet store Dream market, operated by 株式会社Trust, will hold its Halloween promotion “Dorima HALLOWEEN Festival” from Oct. 24 to 31, 2026, selling selected items for 1,031 yen.
“Feel free to drink from my bottle” on LINE: “AIR bottle keep,” a bottle-keeping service that lets you gift drinks starting from 1 serving, launches Oct. 14 at a venue that opens only on nights without reservations
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株式会社あどばる will launch “AIR bottle keep,” a bottle-keeping service that can be purchased and managed via LINE, on Oct. 14, 2026, at “Pizza & Pasta wine buffet,” which operates only on nights when its private event space “Grade Park” has no reservations. The service tracks the number of drinks digitally without requiring a physical bottle to be left at the venue, and lets users gift drinks to friends or colleagues starting from 1 serving.
Facts
More than 300 rental-space locations nationwide
From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
You can gift starting from 1 serving
Original1杯30ml単位で利用でき
Validity period: 180 days from the date of purchase
“No one can beat how much I love you!” A new gacha arrives in “Sugar Doll”
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株式会社グローバルギア launched the premium gacha “ALWAYS WITH YOU vol.1” in its dress-up and raising game “Sugar Doll” on Oct. 14, 2026. Limited-time packs also went on sale.
長野県信用組合 adopts セイコーソリューションズ’ financial institution service, “Loan Cloud Platform: Corporate Transactions Service and Electronic Contract Service”
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長野県信用組合 has adopted セイコーソリューションズ’ financial institution service, “Loan Cloud Platform: Corporate Transactions Service and Electronic Contract Service,” and plans to begin using it during fiscal 2026.
Facts
Service use is scheduled to begin during fiscal 2026
[サバース] Significantly expands its selection of pink diamonds from Southern Africa. PINK Diamond from Southern Africa: “サバース,” ethical, highest-quality diamonds from Southern Africa
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“サバース,” the ethical diamond brand from Southern Africa promoted by the 100-year-old UCHIHARA Group, is significantly expanding its selection of pink diamonds from Southern Africa, whose rarity has increased since the closure of Australia’s Argyle mine. The diamonds will go on display at a “bonded exhibition” authorized by 東京税関 starting in October 2026.
Profits launches “LaTTUNE,” a new soundproof rental housing brand that designs home value around everyday challenges
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株式会社プロフィッツ launched “LaTTUNE,” a new rental housing brand with soundproofing features, and began accepting applications from prospective tenants for its first property, “LaTTUNE Bunkyo Koishikawa,” on Oct. 8, 2026.
Facts
33.1% said they are bothered by the noise made by family members they live with
A survey of 597 people living with 2 or more people in apartments with at least 2 bedrooms
We began accepting applications from prospective tenants on Oct. 8, 2026
The property is a 7-story building
Each floor has 1 3LDK unit (67.90 m²)
A “soundproof room” of approximately 7.4 m² has been installed inside each unit
[Contributing to the development of local communities and the nurturing of the next generation] First appearance at “Mini Yokohama City 2026: A Town Made by Children, for Children”
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株式会社小野測器 made its first appearance at “Mini Yokohama City 2026,” held in Yokohama on Sept. 26 and 27, 2026, offering hands-on activities using its high-performance sound level meter, the LA-7700.
“This year, I want to aim even higher”: Kazushige Kuboki talks about his aspirations for the World Championships
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Kazushige Kuboki, a cycling athlete supported by 株式会社JPF, spoke about his aspirations for the TISSOT UCI Track World Championships, to be held in Shanghai, China, in October 2026.
Facts
The 2024 Track World Championships
Men’s Omnium silver medal in 2025
2026 TISSOT UCI Track World Championships
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
From Wednesday, Oct. 14
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
[Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana area] Courtyard and hammock by day, a theater-like atmosphere at night—a former model home by a design housing company becomes a whole-house rental stay. “PRIVATE STAY Lake Hamana” opens (up to 6 guests; parking for 2 cars)
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株式会社LIFEFUND opened a former model home in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, as the whole-house vacation rental “PRIVATE STAY Lake Hamana” on Sept. 29, 2026. It can accommodate up to 6 guests, and reservations are accepted through Airbnb.
[Hosted by Delight on Nov. 10] CyberAgent CHO 曽山哲人 to speak | “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn,” a major conference for recruitment professionals featuring 14 companies, set to take place
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株式会社Delight will hold the online conference “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn” on Nov. 10, 2026. The keynote will feature CyberAgent CHO 曽山哲人, with discussions on the current state of recruitment and the use of AI.
Facts
Original内定（内々定）辞退率が5割以上だった企業は41.5%
The job-offer ratio for university graduates was 1.62 times
29 of Japan’s 100 major companies have introduced AI for interviews, document screening and other processes
Sponsorship announcement for the urban sports festival “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26”
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サミー株式会社 will sponsor “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26,” an urban sports festival to be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on October 17 and 18, 2026, and will set up a Texas hold’em experience booth featuring the poker app “m HOLD’EM.”
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
About 70,000 people attended over 2 days last year
The app has surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads
Operates 4 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：サミー株式会社、YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26 実行委員会、横浜市にぎわいスポーツ文化局、m HOLD’EM
Expanding to Kansai following the response to the Tokyo event. Regional medical collaboration exchange event “MedicallianceDAY 2026 in OSAKA” to be held for the first time
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株式会社ギミック will hold the regional medical collaboration exchange event “メディカライアンスデー 2026 in OSAKA” for the first time in Osaka on October 24, 2026, following the response to the Tokyo event.
“塾選” to hold its 3rd “Exam-Taker Encouragement Senryu” contest, inviting “words of encouragement” for exam-takers in a five-seven-five syllable format
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株式会社DeltaX, operator of the cram school search site “塾選,” will launch its 3rd “Exam-Taker Encouragement Senryu” campaign on October 14, 2026. It is seeking senryu poems in a five-seven-five syllable format, with prizes including an Amazon gift card worth 30,000 yen for the grand prize winner.
株式会社紀陽銀行 adopts “Knowledge Work AI Sales Meeting Records” and begins trial of “Knowledge Work AI Sales Role-Play” ～Promoting more advanced sales and greater operational efficiency through AI～
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株式会社ナレッジワーク announced that 株式会社紀陽銀行 has adopted “Knowledge Work AI Sales Meeting Records” and begun trialing “Knowledge Work AI Sales Role-Play” to advance sales operations and improve efficiency.
Dramatically strengthen your core for winning. The ultimate weighted vest to wear under your clothes
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株式会社YOCABITO will begin selling a soft weighted vest in early October 2026 under its home gym brand LEADING EDGE. The new item addresses the pain and hygiene issues associated with conventional iron plate and iron sand weights, and features an ultrathin design and machine-washable construction.
UNIQLO highlights 4 years of “PEACE FOR ALL” and a growing circle of support around the world
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UNIQLO held an event in Singapore highlighting 4 years of its charity T-shirt project “PEACE FOR ALL,” reporting total donations of more than 3.5 billion yen and approximately 11.84 million shirts sold. The company also announced details of new support activities in Singapore and new T-shirt designs.
Facts
Total donations exceed 3.5 billion yen
Approximately 11.84 million sold worldwide to date
(as of the end of August 2026)
Supporting 24 projects in 17 countries
24 projects in 17 countries
Donate 20% of the sale price to コミュニティ・チェスト
Price: ¥1,500
Release date: September 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニクロ、ファーストリテイリング、ホワイトストーン・ギャラリー、コミュニティ・チェスト、セーブ・ザ・チルドレン、国連難民高等弁務官事務所、UNHCR、プラン・インターナショナル、Displacement Film Fund、DFF、ヒューバート・バルス基金、ロッテルダム国際映画祭
[New store opening] LOWYA to open its first physical store in Kumamoto Prefecture at アミュプラザくまもと in spring 2027!
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株式会社ベガコーポレーション announced that it will open a physical store for its furniture and interiors brand LOWYA at アミュプラザくまもと in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in spring 2027.
Facts
Spring 2027
Will mark 23 years this July
Has opened 19 physical stores nationwide
More than 1,700 items
The total number of followers has exceeded 3 million
This summer, 37,000 “Shiomaru” packs were distributed free of charge at leisure facilities and children’s cafeterias. Children were delighted, saying, “It’s not salty!”
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サラヤ株式会社 distributed 37,000 “Shiomaru” packs free of charge at leisure facilities and children’s cafeterias in summer 2026.
Grand prize winners announced for both Tokyo and Nagoya events of the “Yumekatari Student Generative AI Contest 2026”! ～Student ideas addressing social issues converge in 2 cities～
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Grand prize winners have been selected at the Tokyo and Nagoya events of the “Yumekatari Student Generative AI Contest 2026,” co-hosted by 株式会社新東通信 and 共同ピーアール株式会社. The contest received 130 entries from across Japan, with winning ideas covering disaster response, healthcare and sports support.
“Sapporo Christmas Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026” to be held! A special night as a giant tree approximately 15 m tall is bathed in enchanting light
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サッポロ不動産開発株式会社 will hold the “Jumbo Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026” at サッポロファクトリー on November 3. Approximately 50,000 LED lights will adorn a Sakhalin fir approximately 15 m tall.
Survey examines body odor among people concerned about odor
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株式会社ファイントゥデイ surveyed 106 women in their 20s to 50s living in the Tokyo metropolitan area about concerns over underarm odor, finding that half had a “spice-like” odor. It also developed a machine-learning model combining odor sensor data and sensory evaluations, and confirmed an accuracy rate of more than 80% in identifying “spice-like” odors.
Study examines the impact of visual information on the sense of smell
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株式会社ファイントゥデイ and Kyoto Institute of Technology investigated how visual information affects the pleasantness of smell and presented their findings at the Japanese Society of Taste and Odor and the Japan Society of Kansei Engineering.
Facts
27 Japanese women in their 20s and 30s
30 Japanese men and women aged 19 to 25
60th annual meeting
28th Annual Conference of the Japan Society of Kansei Engineering
株式会社i-plug makes 株式会社Renew, which operates a long-term internship business, a wholly owned subsidiary and brings it into the group
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株式会社i-plug acquired all shares of 株式会社Renew, which operates a long-term internship business, and made it a wholly owned subsidiary (bringing it into the group) effective October 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
Number of employees] 324
As of March 31, 2026
The company's consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027
310 hospitals nationwide respond: “Third Survey on Hospital Management Challenges 2026” highlights difficult business conditions as spending increases outpace revenue growth
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一般社団法人日本能率協会 announced the results of the “Third Survey on Hospital Management Challenges 2026,” which received responses from 310 hospitals nationwide. The findings highlighted worsening business conditions as spending increases outpaced revenue growth, with the effects of the domestic economy and rising personnel and other expenses emerging as challenges. They also showed that while hospital digital transformation is considered important and widely pursued, the rate of hospitals reporting tangible benefits is low, and progress on measures for 2040 remains limited.
Facts
8,035 hospitals nationwide
Outpatient care revenue” at 53.8%
Inpatient care revenue” at 67.4%
“Affected by domestic economic conditions,” 80.6% of facilities
“Increased personnel costs” at 76.4%
“Increased expenses other than personnel costs” at 51.3%
“Important” at 86.8%
“Taking steps” at 83.2%
“Able to make use of it” at 33.3%
“Seeing tangible benefits” at 38.0%
The number of hospitals citing digital transformation as a measure increased 30% in 2 years
【Turning monthly survey results into action】Launch of a pulse survey management plan
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched its “Pulse Survey Management Plan,” which supports companies in deciding on initiatives for the following month based on monthly survey results from its corporate health management support service, “BODY PALETTE.”
How far can you consult generative AI about inheritance? A lawyer and Toru Tamagawa consider “Inheritance Advice in the Age of Generative AI” | Authense法律事務所
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Attorney Keiichi Suzuki of Authense法律事務所 will appear on the TOKYO FM program “Radio no Tamakawa,” airing October 15, 2026, to explain the possibilities and limitations of using generative AI for inheritance advice.
“NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~” 2nd round of fan club presale lottery applications opens today, 10/14 (Wed), at 18:00!
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Announcement of NOWZ’s first fan meeting in Japan, “NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~,” and the opening of applications for the 2nd round of the fan club presale lottery.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
¥13,800 (tax included)
¥19,800 (tax included)
Additional fee: ¥6,000 (tax included)
¥22,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 J HARMONY、NOWZ、DAY_AND JAPAN
“PARK JINYOUNG 1ST CONCERT TOUR [CODE#] IN JAPAN” general ticket presale (first come, first served) opens today, 10/14 (Wed), at 18:00!
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Presale ticket applications have opened for the Osaka and Tokyo shows of Park Jinyoung’s solo concert tour, “PARK JINYOUNG 1ST CONCERT TOUR [CODE#] IN JAPAN.”
Artist Yuri Kuroda’s “Ookami-chan” makes its first appearance at Barneys New York. A pop-up event featuring 36 figures is coming!
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株式会社バーニーズ・ジャパン will hold a pop-up event for artist Yuri Kuroda’s “Ookami-chan” at Barneys New York Ginza flagship store from October 27 to November 2, 2026. The theme is “Journey,” and 36 Ookami-chan figures will gather, including 1 specially designed figure.
Facts
From Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Until Monday, November 2
Approximately 62 cm tall
Approximately 2 kg
In 1923, at 17th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan
Companies mentioned：株式会社バーニーズ・ジャパン、バーニーズ・ニューヨーク、BARNEYS NEW YORK
A super-sized plush toy from the anime “My Hero Academia” is here! Orders open for the “Super BIG! Squeeze-Hug Plush,” measuring over approximately 1 m in length, made exclusively to order
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粧美堂株式会社 will release the “Super BIG! Squeeze-Hug Plush,” a plush toy from the anime “My Hero Academia” measuring over approximately 1 m in length, made exclusively to order. It is priced at ¥44,000, with orders opening on October 14, 2026, and release planned for March 2027.
[Reservations now open] Account opening applications now being accepted! An introductory guide to building education funds to ease concerns about education costs with “Kodomo NISA,” How to Get Started with Kodomo NISA, goes on sale Friday, Nov. 6!
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株式会社西東社 will release How to Get Started with Kodomo NISA, an introductory guide to the system and ways to use Kodomo NISA, on Nov. 6, 2026. It is supervised by financial planner Yoko Yagi.
PINE’S COFFEE ROASTER, a cafe with an adjoining roastery, to open on Awaji Island in April 2027! Hawaiian breakfast unveiled, with breakfast offerings in collaboration with SHOGUN BURGER also confirmed
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PINE’S COFFEE ROASTER, produced by 株式会社トランジットクリエイティブ and operated by 株式会社トランジットオペレーションサービス, will open in April 2027 inside the hotel edit x seven 淡路島 on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. Hawaiian breakfast offerings have been unveiled, and a breakfast collaboration with SHOGUN BURGER has also been confirmed.
Bywill and 旭タンカー launch large-scale demonstration project comparing wakame seaweed cultivation under changing environmental conditions and creating blue carbon
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株式会社バイウィル and 旭タンカー will launch a large-scale demonstration project in the waters off Tokushima Prefecture to compare wakame seaweed cultivation and create blue carbon, after being selected by the Ministry of the Environment.
Facts
Expand seaweed cultivation areas in a planned manner over 2.5 years
Signed a cooperation agreement this July
Accordingly, from FY2025, the parties held repeated discussions with administrative agencies in the region
[Osaka, Ogimachi] A lantern event spanning generations, sending the spirit of Shichi-Go-San into the night sky. “Ogimachi Lantern Festa vol.5: Lighting Wishes on an Autumn Night” set for Saturday, Nov. 14.
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“Ogimachi Lantern Festa vol.5,” operated by 株式会社TryHard Japan and others, will be held at Ogimachi Park in Kita Ward, Osaka, on Nov. 14, 2026. The family-friendly event features the launch of sky lanterns themed around Shichi-Go-San, and tickets go on sale Oct. 17.
IP Infusion brings network OS “OcNOS®” support to Broadcom “Tomahawk 6”
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IP Infusion announced plans to make its network OS “OcNOS®” compatible with Broadcom’s next-generation switch silicon “Tomahawk 6.” The move is expected to provide hyperscalers and data center operators with an open-platform operating environment delivering 102.4 Tbps of bandwidth while reducing costs.
A 1/6-scale Spinosaurus statue based on the film Jurassic Park III
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株式会社プライム1スタジオ announced the release of a 1/6-scale statue of the Spinosaurus from the film Jurassic Park III, part of the Legacy Museum Collection under its high-end brand PRIME 1 STATUE. Reservations open Oct. 14, with the release scheduled for March-June 2028.
Facts
Marking its 15th anniversary
Sculpted at 1/6 scale
Reservations open Oct. 14
Scheduled for March-June 2028
Overall length: 134 cm
Product price: ¥460,790 (tax included)
Quantity available: 300
Overall width: 95 cm
Depth: 94 cm
Weight: approximately 44.93 kg
Companies mentioned：株式会社プライム１スタジオ、Universal City Studios LLC、Amblin Entertainment, Inc.
アイリッジ to exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn: Software Development and Development Support Expo”
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株式会社アイリッジ will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn: Software Development and Development Support Expo,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026. The main booth will showcase the app business platform “APPBOX,” while a dedicated Co-Assign booth will present the assignment management tool “Co-Assign” and offer demonstrations.
[ハンズ渋谷店] “Graveyard Ascension Record Kaiji POP UP STORE at ハンズ渋谷店”
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株式会社ハンズ will hold the “Graveyard Ascension Record Kaiji POP UP STORE” at ハンズ渋谷店 starting Oct. 14, 2026, selling 30th-anniversary merchandise and original artwork by Nobuyuki Fukumoto.
Joint industry-academia research project, “Social Implementation of High-Field Pulsed Sterilization Technology That Does Not Degrade Food Quality,” selected for FY Reiwa 8 JST A-STEP Industry-Academia Collaboration Stage II
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The industry-academia joint research project “Social Implementation of High-Electric-Field Pulse Sterilization Technology That Does Not Degrade Food Quality,” conducted by キユーピー株式会社, 熊本大学, 岩井機械工業株式会社 and 熊本県酪農業協同組合連合会, has been selected for JST A-STEP’s 令和8年度 Industry-Academia Collaborative Stage II. The project aims to develop a practical PEF sterilization device capable of processing liquid eggs and milk at a flow rate of 100L/hour.
“Rakuten Pay” now accepted at the “K’s Denki Online Shop”
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楽天ペイメント has introduced its cashless payment service “Rakuten Pay” at the “K’s Denki Online Shop,” operated by ケーズホールディングス, making it available from today.
As part of a co-creation project between Sumitomo Life and Famiwan, a visiting lesson on sex education was held at Futamata Elementary School in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture.
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株式会社ファミワン held an online visiting lesson on sex education at Futamata Elementary School in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in September 2026 as part of a co-creation project with 住友生命保険相互会社.
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83.3% of respondents said the lesson seemed likely to be “useful in their lives going forward”.