October event information: Special sale of affordable refurbished computers in Yamatokoriyama City and Oji Town, Kitakatsuragi County, Nara Prefecture. Special purchase gifts available at the venues
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PC next, operated by 株式会社ポンデテック, will hold special sales of refurbished computers in Yamatokoriyama City and Oji Town, Kitakatsuragi County, Nara Prefecture, in October 2026. The first 50 visitors at each venue will receive a wireless mouse, and business PCs from 富士通, Panasonic, HP and other brands will be available.
山形県教育委員会 will hold the fall selection of the Reiwa 9 public school teacher hiring examination for current and former teachers. The exam will be held in Yamagata and Tokyo on December 5, and applications will be accepted from October 30 to November 16.
Work as a teacher in Yamagata. “Yamagata Teacher IJU (Relocation) Turn Individual Consultation Sessions” to be held in Tokyo on November 2 and 3!
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山形県教育委員会 will hold “Yamagata Teacher IJU (Relocation) Turn Individual Consultation Sessions” in Tokyo, offering consultations for people interested in working at schools in 山形県 and support with fall selection applications.
【Latest trends in ad fraud】No signs of automated activity found in 75% of ad clicks by bots; difficult to detect with basic checks
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株式会社Spider Labs announced that an analysis of Spider AF measurement data from January to August 2026 found no basic signs of automated activity in 75.0% of ad clicks classified as bot activity. This points to the risk that an increase in clicks does not necessarily lead to business deals or sales.
CTC and 日本IBM partner on AI-driven development service “A-Native,” powered by IBM Bob
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Itochu Techno-Solutions (CTC) and 日本IBM are partnering on the AI-driven development service “A-Native,” which CTC is beginning to offer. The service starts at 5 million yen, and the companies aim to secure adoption by 50 companies over 3 years.
Beyond the “pedal-free bicycle.” The freedom to pedal: power to climb hills and the freedom to keep going even when the battery runs out. ENNE ZERO sale ending soon! Buy now for a discount and quick delivery. Ambassador recruitment announcement
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株式会社ENNE is currently taking advance reservations for the 3rd presale of its electric mobility vehicle, ENNE ZERO. It is offering 14-inch and 16-inch models at special prices, recruiting ambassadors, announcing new colors, and releasing information on changes to the production model and detailed specifications.
【First Kansai appearance】“CLAS Home Staging” to exhibit at the “Condominium General Expo 2026,” part of the comprehensive housing, architecture and real estate exhibition [BREX Kansai]
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株式会社クラス will make its first appearance in Kansai at the “Condominium General Expo 2026,” part of the “Comprehensive Housing, Architecture and Real Estate Exhibition [BREX Kansai],” to be held at INTEX Osaka on October 29 and 30, 2026. It will showcase “CLAS Home Staging” and solutions for real estate businesses.
“I’ve learned the words, but they won’t come out when I speak.” For junior high school students: QQEnglish revamps the website for its online English conversation service “QQジュニア”
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株式会社QQ English revamped the official website for QQジュニア, its online English conversation service for junior high school students, on October 8, 2026. It shifted its target audience from parents to students themselves, focusing on “speaking practice.”
Facts
October 8, 2026 (Thu.)
25 or more English words
The accuracy rate was about 2%
Each one-on-one lesson lasts 25 minutes
Reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance
Introduces 4 options by purpose
Introduces a total of 8 curricula
Choose from plans with 4, 8 or 16 lessons per month
AlphaDrive forms business alliance with カントミント to revitalize all of Hokkaido and address regional issues, promoting public-private collaboration
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株式会社アルファドライブ and カントミント have formed a business alliance to revitalize all of Hokkaido and address regional issues. On the same day, AlphaDrive opened its “Hokkaido AlphaDrive” location, and the companies will advance new business creation through public-private partnerships and build a foundation for collaboration.
This year, make the year-end gathering about a “shared experience,” not a “drinking party.” Launch of an experiential program that builds team relationships
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株式会社Botanicalism has launched “BOTANICAL YEAR-END GATHERING,” an experiential program for corporate year-end events and gatherings that combines hands-on plant-based crafts with conversation.
ZENPORT adds “ZenRead Billboard” to AI agent “ZenRead”—AI autonomously processes documents and consolidates them into a single list
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株式会社Zenport added “ZenRead Billboard,” a feature that autonomously processes documents and manages them in a single list, to its AI agent “ZenRead.” The feature became available on October 15, 2026.
First Recon AI to exhibit and pitch at “Japan Summit 2026,” hosted by Plug and Play Japan
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First Recon AI will exhibit at “Japan Summit 2026,” hosted by Plug and Play Japan, on October 21 and take part in the Startup Pitch. It will introduce security and governance solutions for generative AI and AI agents.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Thu., the 22nd
Starting at 16:40 on the same day
Companies mentioned：First Recon AI、Plug and Play Japan、Persefoni Japan合同会社、Microsoft、Google、OpenAI
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and FamilyMart hold LGBTQ+ internal awareness event
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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and FamilyMart held an LGBTQ+ internal awareness event on October 8, 2026, featuring a workshop using activity cards supervised by Pride House Tokyo.
Highlanders pays courtesy visit to Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui
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株式会社Highlanders visited Kyoto City Hall on October 13, 2026, to pay a courtesy visit to Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui. The company opened a new “Kyoto Physical AI Laboratory” in Kyoto and held a demonstration with its independently developed ４-legged walking robot, “HLQ Edge.” It is also preparing for mass production of the domestically developed humanoid “N” in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
CTC and 日本IBM collaborate on AI-driven development service “A-Native” using IBM Bob, providing end-to-end support for new application development and legacy system modernization
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CTC and 日本IBM are collaborating on the AI-driven development service “A-Native” to support new application development and legacy system modernization. Pricing starts at 5 million yen, excluding tax, and the companies aim to deploy it at 50 companies over 3 years.
Facts
5 million yen, excluding tax
3 years
50 companies
Companies mentioned：伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、CTC、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、日本IBM、International Business Machines Corp.
Former 吉本興業ホールディングス Chairman Hiroshi Osaki to visit the Kagoshima campus! “Ame ni mo Makezu High School Kagoshima Campus Information Session”
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Wide-area correspondence high school Ame ni mo Makezu High School will hold an information session at its Kagoshima campus on Oct. 18, 2026, ahead of its opening in April 2027. Former 吉本興業ホールディングス Chairman Hiroshi Osaki will become principal, and 株式会社インスタッフ and 株式会社switch will be involved in its operation.
大阪厚生信用金庫 to run interest-rate campaign for “Tokimeki Time Deposit,” a smartphone-only term deposit, at its online-only 大阪ときめき支店 branch
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大阪厚生信用金庫 will launch an interest-rate campaign on Oct. 1, 2026, for its smartphone-only “Tokimeki Time Deposit,” available through its online-only branch, 大阪ときめき支店, and limited to new customers. The total offering is 5 billion yen, with annual interest rates of 1.625% for 1-year deposits and 1.635% for 3-year deposits.
Notice of launch of new security service “A2B Penetration Testing (A2B Attack Countermeasure Vulnerability Assessment)”
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株式会社ポルト will launch its new “A2B Penetration Testing” security service on Oct. 15, 2026, combining client application analysis with API vulnerability assessments.
Nagano Prefecture’s 下條村: “The pillar you paint becomes part of an inn. The next challenge begins at that inn.”
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下條村 in Nagano Prefecture and 株式会社まち・カラ will hold the 2nd DIY event for Kominka Inn Unsei, a whole-house rental inn set to open in spring 2027 after the renovation of a 110-year-old traditional house. The event will take place on Nov. 1, 2026. Participants will paint the exterior walls, beams and pillars, making their handiwork part of the inn.
【Cumulative sales top 300,000 bars】Campaign offers a chance to win all 6 varieties of plant-based protein bar “Osawa’s VEGAN PROTEIN BAR”!
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オーサワジャパン株式会社 is holding a campaign to mark cumulative sales of 300,000 bars of its plant-based protein bar “Osawa’s VEGAN PROTEIN BAR,” with all 6 varieties up for grabs.
“LEE GIMBAP (Lee Kimbap),” with 33 stores in South Korea and 3 in the United States, enters Japan for the first time
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株式会社StandardBridge Japan announced that it will open the first Japanese location of “LEE GIMBAP (Lee Kimbap),” a premium kimbap brand from South Korea, in Fudo-mae, Tokyo, on Oct. 22, 2026. The brand operates 33 stores in South Korea and 3 in the United States and is beginning its expansion into the Japanese market.
Logosware launches owned media platform “Organizational Evolution Lab” to transform learning from an “obligation” into an “enjoyable experience”
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ロゴスウェア株式会社 launched “Organizational Evolution Lab,” an owned media platform for people involved in human resource development and organizational building, on Sept. 15, 2026. Since its founding in 2001, the company has provided software such as e-learning for 25 years. It will share practical insights across 4 categories to help transform learning from an “obligation” into an “enjoyable experience.”
Kyoto Pharmaceutical Affairs Advertising Lab is opening to the public the “Pharmaceutical Affairs Update Meeting,” run by コスメ薬事パートナー, which supports advertising compliance in the cosmetics, beauty and health sectors. The online sessions are held once a month for 40 minutes and feature explanations of the latest regulatory news and answers to advance inquiries. The first session is scheduled for Oct. 27, 2026.
Facts
The first session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, from 15:30
Original月1回・40分のオンライン形式
Participation fee: 5,500 yen, tax included, per session
Implemented in phases in November 2025 and May 2026
Original2026年3月27日、東京都は美白美容液のアフィリエイト広告について
Companies mentioned：京都薬事広告ラボ株式会社、コスメ薬事パートナー、Beauty AD Consulting、東京都、厚生労働省
Hair extension brand “Puru Extension®” teams up with stylists at more than 100 authorized retailers nationwide to promote “long-lasting Puru Extensions” and aims for 11 million views with the “Road to 11 Million Views” social media posting campaign, launching Oct. 15
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クリエイトワン株式会社 will hold the “Road to 11 Million Views” social media posting campaign from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, 2026, in collaboration with stylists at authorized retailers of its hair extension brand “Puru Extension®”.
Facts
More than 100 authorized retailers nationwide
From Thursday, October 15, 2026
Through December 15 (Tue.)
Approximately 68 million units in total
Original1年では約847万本
Companies mentioned：クリエイトワン株式会社、Create One Co., Ltd.
Music × livestreaming agency “AlterNote（オルタノート）” to hold release commemorative live show “FIRST NOTE” in Tokyo on Dec. 12
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AlterNote, a music and livestreaming agency operated by 株式会社リスタート, will hold a release commemorative live show, “FIRST NOTE,” in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2026. The 6 affiliated creators will sing with live band accompaniment, and the event will also be livestreamed on the official TikTok account.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
6 affiliated creators
Tickets: ¥2,000
Drink charge: 600 yen
¥2,600 total
Companies mentioned：株式会社リスタート、AlterNote、オルタノート、LIVE SPACE racine du noix
Applications open for “Blueprint for a Seed Round,” a study session where an active seed-stage VC discusses “Raising Your First Round of Funding and Building Your First Team”
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株式会社TeamMake Capital announced that it will hold “Blueprint for a Seed Round,” an online study session led by an active seed-stage VC, on Nov. 2, 2026. The theme is “Raising Your First Round of Funding and Building Your First Team.” Participation is free, and capacity is 20 people.
株式会社ソフトギア’s online game development server library “STRIX ENGINE®” adopted for dramatic flight shooting game “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE”
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株式会社ソフトギア’s online game development server library “STRIX ENGINE®” has been adopted for dramatic flight shooting game “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE,” released by 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント on Oct. 2, 2026.
ALL JAPAN CHEER DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Kanto Qualifier ②/Tohoku Qualifier Results
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The Kanto Qualifier ② and Tohoku Qualifier for ALL JAPAN CHEER DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 were held, with 120 teams and 53 teams participating, respectively. The final competition will be held at 東京体育館 from Nov. 28 to 30.
The “peu a beaute” salon-quality innerwear series designed for beauty has been selected for the BEST ITEM retail sales category for 6 consecutive years. The brand continues to earn recognition and support from salon owners.
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キャデリートイノベーション株式会社’s beauty innerwear brand “peu a beaute” series has been selected as a Hall of Fame brand for the 6th consecutive year in the retail sales category of the BEST ITEM Awards by エステティック通信.
Facts
Won the award for 6 consecutive years
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022 and continued its winning streak through 2025
Continues to be listed as a Hall of Fame brand in 2026
ROBOPRO Fund: Comment on changes to investment allocation ratios in the October rebalancing
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The ROBOPRO Fund, managed by SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社, increased its allocation to equities in the October rebalancing, taking a more proactive stance. Based on advice from FOLIO, the portfolio increased its weighting in U.S. and developed-market equities while reducing its weighting in bonds and gold.
[New Product] Say goodbye to winter static shocks. 100% heat-generating cotton delivers warmth and static protection. The “Miracle Fleece” is here
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株式会社i.D has launched “Miracle Fleece,” a new product made with 100% heat-generating cotton, at drugstores nationwide from mid-October. It joins the “Poka Poka Kairo” series, which has surpassed 2.2 million units in cumulative sales.
“Kimaroom Renewal Management” begins service provision to 株式会社ズーム in Osaka Prefecture
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株式会社キマルーム will begin providing “Kimaroom Renewal Management,” a DX tool specializing in lease renewal management, to 株式会社ズーム in Osaka Prefecture from October 2026.
[Herman Miller] “Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chair” makes a comeback
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The “Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chair,” introduced by ハーマンミラー in 1970, will return in October 2026 with an environmentally conscious update, including the use of 99% post-industrial recycled plastic.
Facts
Made with 99% post-industrial recycled plastic
Non-upholstered (without fabric) ¥167,000 and up (tax included)
Upholstered (with fabric) ¥240,000 and up (tax included)
Returning in October 2026
Introduced by Herman Miller（ハーマンミラー） in 1970 as the “EC-127（イーシー127）”
Children’s cafeteria created at a robbery-murder scene selected for “Press Release Award 2026 Best101”
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A press release about A-LIFE株式会社’s initiative to transform the scene of a robbery-murder into the children’s cafeteria “Kankuri Kids Kitchen” has been selected for “Press Release Award 2026 Best101.” A-LIFE株式会社 operates 関西クリーンサービス.
Facts
4,236 entries
We have served more than 1000 meals
9 months
Children account for approximately 80% of users
The project took 4 years from conception to renovation work
We received support in the form of food donations and contributions from more than 30 companies
The channel has more than 190,000 subscribers
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：A-LIFE株式会社、関西クリーンサービス、PR TIMES
To mark the release of the additional content “Hakone Exploration” for “Picross™: Juufuutei Raden’s Pixel Museum Tour,” life-size panels of Juufuutei Raden will appear at major stations in Hakone!
“Compul,” a SaaS platform supporting organizational task execution, to exhibit at “Japan DX Week Autumn 2026 (Internal Business DX EXPO Autumn)” in Tokyo (Makuhari Messe, Hall 6, A28-14)
Nordic Semiconductor marks 10 years of technology contributions to BBC micro:bit
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Nordic Semiconductor has marked 10 years since it began providing ultra-low-power wireless technology for the educational development board “BBC micro:bit.” According to the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, an estimated 73.5 million young people in more than 85 countries worldwide have used it to date, and the goal is to reach 100 million users by 2028. Nordic provided the nRF51822 for the first-generation micro:bit and the nRF52833 for the current v2, and will continue supporting education, including by participating in events in Norway.
OriginalGlobal X Japan株式会社「グローバルＸ 国土強靭化-日本株式 ETF」（銘柄コード：651A）東京証券取引所に新規上場
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OriginalGlobal X Japan株式会社は、10月15日に東京証券取引所へ「グローバルＸ 国土強靭化-日本株式 ETF」（銘柄コード：651A）を新規上場した。対象指数はMirae Asset Japan Infrastructure Development Indexであり、インフラ更新需要に着目したETFである。
Facts
As of October 15, 2026
A total of 77 listed funds, the most in Japan
Assets under management surpass ¥1 trillion
Established in September 2019
Selects 30–40 stocks
Domestic-demand companies with a domestic sales ratio of 50% or more
Over the 5 years starting in fiscal 2026
A business scale of approximately more than 20 trillion yen was indicated
Companies mentioned：Global X Japan株式会社、大和証券グループ、東京証券取引所、Mirae Asset Japan Infrastructure Development Index、Mirae Asset Global Index Private Limited、株式会社大和証券グループ本社、大和アセットマネジメント株式会社、Global X Management Company Inc.
Prevent on-site problems before they occur and improve construction quality and site management accuracy! “つながる家づくり plantable（プランテーブル）” releases the 13th installment of its “Ready-to-Use AI Prompt Collection,” “On-Site and Construction Management (Practical Edition)”
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株式会社エフ・ディー・シー, which operates “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communication tool for home builders, has released the 13th installment of its AI prompt collection, “On-Site and Construction Management (Practical Edition),” free of charge to improve business efficiency.
Skills management tool “fapi” begins free distribution of a “Skills Tree for Food Service, Retail and Service Businesses” ready to use in Excel! Solves the hassle of “creating and entering data,” supporting improved QSC at stores and staff development for multi-store expansion.
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株式会社エフ・ディー・シー has begun free distribution of a collection of Excel skills tree templates for food service, retail and service businesses as a resource related to its skills management tool “fapi.”
Final day today, Oct. 15 (Thu.) | “新卒採用ミライ会議 2026秋,” hosted by MIL株式会社 and sponsored by us, streams from 13:00 today. Same-day registration available; on-demand viewing offered
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“新卒採用ミライ会議 2026秋,” an online conference hosted by MIL株式会社 and sponsored by 株式会社Delight, reaches its final day on Oct. 15, with same-day registration and on-demand viewing available.
Hair-color specialty salon fufu, with the industry’s NO.1 number of locations*, to open its Wako City Station Front location in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026! First-visit price starts at 2,000 yen (2,200 yen including tax).
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株式会社Fast Beauty, which operates hair-color specialty salon fufu, announced that it will open its Wako City Station Front location in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2026. The first-visit price starts at 2,000 yen (2,200 yen including tax), and the first 300 customers to make a reservation will receive a sachet of original shampoo and conditioner.
A small 2.6cc engine turns a belt. BLDB launches RETROL “Horizontal Single-Cylinder Gasoline Engine Model”
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, will launch a 2.6cc horizontal single-cylinder gasoline engine model under the RETROL brand on Oct. 11, 2026. The working model features evaporative water cooling, CDI ignition and power transmission via a belt pulley.
Family-friendly, hands-on event “KIDS FES in さいたま” to be held at Chiyoda Park!
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FoodFes株式会社 will hold “KIDS FES in さいたま,” a hands-on event for families, at Chiyoda Park in Sakado, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. The event will offer a variety of activities, including workshops and food trucks, and admission is free.
What does it take for a trucking company to profit in an era of appropriate cost pricing? Pioneers discuss practical cost accounting at conference
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アセンド株式会社 will hold the “Practical Conference on Cost Accounting in the Trucking Industry” on Nov. 13, 2026, featuring discussions on cost management and practical approaches to sales and negotiations in an era of appropriate cost pricing.
Facts
Venue capacity: 200 people
More than 4,000 people have registered in total
60.1% of trucking companies record and compile costs company-wide
27.3% of companies are able to use the data for analysis and improvement
35.2% among companies that calculate costs by route and project
Companies that limit calculations to the company-wide or branch-office level (16.1%)
CASHIER adapts to the tax-free shopping system revision taking effect in November 2026! The new “refund method” makes tax-free sales smoother!
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株式会社ユニエイム has announced enhancements to its cloud POS register CASHIER to support the tax-free shopping system revision (refund method) taking effect on Nov. 1, 2026. The company aims to reduce the workload and grow inbound sales through tax-inclusive sales, tax-free eligibility checks and support for direct shipment procedures.
Facts
Starting Nov. 1, 2026
When departing the country within 90 days of purchase
[Industry-Specific Survey No. 23] AI検索パートナーズ (TechSuite株式会社) conducts a survey on AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for businesses choosing facility renovation and large-scale repair companies | 174 companies mentioned
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TechSuite株式会社 conducted a survey on AI search optimization for businesses choosing facility renovation and large-scale repair companies. It compiled 72 responses across 3 platforms—ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Microsoft Copilot—and found that 174 companies were mentioned.
Facts
72 AI responses collected
Mention rate was 15.3%
More than 70% were the companies’ own official websites
More than 300 companies served with AI article production
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、バクヤスAI 記事代行、TFCO株式会社、AIスカウトくん、メディア立上げパートナーズ、バクヤスAI医療記事代行
UK-born brand Advanced Nutrition Programme™ arrives in Japan, introducing the new beauty ritual of “skin nutrition”
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株式会社プロティア・ジャパン will launch the UK-born premium supplement brand Advanced Nutrition Programme™ in Japan, with presales beginning in November 2026 and the official launch in January 2027.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027
More than 20 countries
More than 10,000
5 billion bacteria
2,500 yen (before tax)
12,960 yen (tax included)
11,500 yen (before tax)
28 ingredients
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロティア・ジャパン、Advanced Nutrition Programme™、ANP、International Institute for Active Ageing、iiaa、Amazon、楽天市場
Tottori’s “麒麟獅子” appears in the night sky via drones! レッドクリフ stages Tottori City’s first drone show
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株式会社レッドクリフ staged Tottori City’s first drone show at the eve-of-festival event for the “第27回鳥取三十二万石お城まつり,” held in Tottori City on Oct. 3, 2026. Using 500 drones, the show depicted Tottori’s history and culture, including “麒麟獅子” and “因幡の白兎.” A total of 50,000 people attended the eve-of-festival event.
Convenient for storage, the “プラダンBOX” is now available in all 7 colors! New “yellow” and “black” colors go on sale Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
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株式会社タチバナ産業 will begin selling yellow and black as new colors for its storage product “プラダンBOX” on Oct. 15, 2026, bringing the lineup to a total of 7 colors.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale entry open through 10/19】Solve streaming and podcast audio problems with one device｜The perfect companion to the SM7B, the classic “Cloudlifter CL-1” microphone preamp, available at a special price!
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ONO貿易株式会社 is selling Cloud Microphones’ “Cloudlifter CL-1” microphone preamp at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale】Move beyond “probably fine”! The “ACETECH AC5000” chronograph with an IR sensor is available at a special once-a-year price｜Enjoy peace of mind by checking muzzle velocity in “numbers”
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official Japanese distributor for Taiwanese precision equipment maker ACETECH, is selling the high-performance “ACETECH AC5000” chronograph at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale through 10/19】Prepare for fire risks during the heating season. “WIRECARE,” a checker that diagnoses fire risks in 10 seconds simply by plugging it in, is available at a special price!
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ONO貿易株式会社 is selling “WIRECARE,” which checks fire risks simply by plugging it in, at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale. Made by Taiwan’s Zeroplus Technology, it can help prevent electrical fires during the heating season.
Facts
More than 20 years of advanced technology development experience
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale through 10/19】The iOS-only, high-precision 360° joystick device “Flashman” is available at a special once-a-year price｜Enjoy intuitive controls and a better experience as the app evolves
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ONO貿易株式会社 is selling “Flashman,” an iOS-only joystick made by Taiwan’s Brook Gaming, at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale.
Facts
High-precision 360°
October 19, 23:59
Weight: 45g
150 yen per month
1,500 yen per year
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Nintendo Co., Ltd.、The Pokémon Company、Niantic, Inc.、Apple Inc.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale through 10/19】The “Ultra Catcher 4,” an auto-catch device that connects to 4 devices simultaneously, is available at a special once-a-year price｜From doing it all yourself to letting it handle everything at once
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official Japanese distributor for Brook Gaming, is selling the “Ultra Catcher 4,” an auto-catch device compatible with location-based games that connects to 4 devices simultaneously, at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale.
Facts
Connects to 4 devices simultaneously
Runs for up to approximately 30 days
Original単4電池2本
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc.
Marketing OS “ENSOR” launches feature to replace logos and images without distorting them
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REHATCH株式会社 has released a feature in an update to its marketing OS “ENSOR” that lets users place and replace assets such as logos, product images and portraits without regenerating them. This makes it possible to create banners while preserving the original colors and shapes of the assets.
Umee Technologies forms capital and business alliance with ソフトバンク group company SB C&S株式会社 — Expands provision of the Front Agent series through SB C&S’s sales network
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Umee Technologies株式会社 has formed a capital and business alliance with SB C&S株式会社, part of the ソフトバンクグループ, to expand the provision of its conversational insights AI “Front Agent” series through SB C&S’s sales network.
A “HELLO CYCLING” bike-sharing station has been installed in part of a parking lot operated by 阪神高速サービス
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OpenStreet株式会社 and 阪神高速サービス株式会社 partnered to install a “HELLO CYCLING” bike-sharing station inside the Hanshin Expressway Fine Park Shinanobashi No. 1 parking lot on September 1.
Brooks Brothers × eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN 2026 fall/winter collaboration collection to launch in limited quantities and at select stores
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株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン will launch a collaboration collection with “eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN” for the 2026 fall/winter season, in limited quantities and at select stores. 3 items—a jacket, trousers and button-down shirt—will go on sale from October 16 at authorized JUNYA WATANABE MAN retailers nationwide and at the Brooks Brothers Omotesando and Osaka stores.
Facts
Fall/winter 2026 season
Friday, Oct. 16
\198,000
\99,000
\71,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン、ブルックス ブラザーズ、eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN、JUNYA WATANABE MAN
Authense法律事務所 to exhibit for the first time at “大家さんフェスタ2026秋”! CLO and attorney 森田 雅也, an expert in real estate law and inheritance, to speak at seminar
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Authense法律事務所 will exhibit for the first time at “大家さんフェスタ2026秋,” to be held at Belle Salle Shinjuku Grand on October 17, 2026, and its CLO, attorney Masaya Morita, will speak at a seminar.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
11,265 cases annually (2025 results)
Understand it in 40 minutes
Original1枠30分
The group has a total workforce of 410
105 attorneys
A team of 329 in total
Companies mentioned：Authense法律事務所、オーセンス法律事務所、オーナーズ・スタイル、Authense Professional Group、税理士法人、司法書士法人、弁護士ドットコム株式会社、三菱UFJ銀行
Organizational task execution support SaaS「コンプル」to exhibit at Japan DX Week Autumn 2026 (Internal Operations DX EXPO Autumn), held in Tokyo (Makuhari Messe, Hall 6, A28-14)
AlphaDrive opens「北海道AlphaDrive」. Director Furukawa takes the helm as site head, working to create new businesses originating in Hokkaido
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株式会社アルファドライブ opened a new regional office,「北海道AlphaDrive」, effective October 15, 2026, and appointed director Hiroshi Furukawa as its head. The office will work with companies and local governments in Hokkaido to create new businesses and promote regional AX.
Facts
Effective October 15, 2026
Since the establishment of “AlphaDrive Kochi” in 2019
Hokkaido Government’s “Startup Creation Promotion Project” in Reiwa 8
A population of just under 5 million
A gross regional product of approximately 21 trillion yen
Accounts for approximately 20% of Japan’s land area
『PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS』43.2 update arrives, featuring a collaboration with luxury automotive brand「ベントレー」
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KRAFTON has released update 43.2 for 『PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS』, adding vehicle skins in collaboration with luxury automotive brand「ベントレー」and the cooperative PvE mode「SLB: DAWNBREAKERS OF RONDO」, developed jointly with「People Can Fly」.
Facts
43.2 update
3 special vehicle skins
Teams of up to 4 people
Up to 100 players
Peak concurrent users: 1.3 million
Companies mentioned：KRAFTON、ベントレー、Bentley、People Can Fly、PUBG STUDIOS、CurseForge
12 years of evolution and a track record of 1.4 million units sold. “Neck Cooler Lite” wins the 13th Health and Medical Award from 一般社団法人日本健康医療学会
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サンコー株式会社’s “Neck Cooler” series has won the 13th Health and Medical Award from 一般社団法人日本健康医療学会. Cumulative sales have topped 1.4 million units, and the latest model, “Neck Cooler Lite,” features a lightweight 140g design and cooling performance that makes it 17 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature.
[Reservations open October 15 (Thu.)] 八芳園洋菓子店 Christmas Cakes 2026: 6 limited-edition varieties combining classic flavors with a touch of Japanese essence
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株式会社八芳園 will begin taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes at the patisserie 八芳園洋菓子店 on October 15. There will be 6 varieties available in limited quantities, and CLUB HAPPO-EN members will receive a 10% discount.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Continuing for more than 400 years
Approximately 100 varieties available at all times
[長野高専] “Nagano KOSEN Kids Science 2026” takes place October 31 (Sat.)! Discover the wonders of science through more than 30 workshops
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長野工業高等専門学校 will hold “長野高専キッズサイエンス2026” on October 31, Reiwa 8, with 33 workshop themes in collaboration with numerous organizations, including 信州大学 and 長野短期大学.
Umi Shinonome-chan♡ graces the cover and opening photo feature of issue 46 of Weekly Shonen Champion, on sale October 15 (Thu.)! A super-collaboration with 『クズハナ』 also includes a back cover, a recreation of the original manga, and a bonus collaboration poster!
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株式会社秋田書店 is collaborating with Umi Shinonome in issue 46 of 『週刊少年チャンピオン』, on sale October 15, with a cover, opening photo feature, back cover, photo feature recreating the original work, and a bonus double-sided BIG poster.
[ABCマート] UNDER ARMOUR introduces new “UA CHASE” and “UA ASSERT” models featuring CHARGED+, an intelligent cushion whose responsiveness changes with the force of each step
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ABCマート will launch its new running shoes, “UA CHASE” and “UA ASSERT,” featuring UNDER ARMOUR’s CHARGED+ cushioning technology, on Oct. 15, 2026. It will also hold a try-on campaign for eligible products.
A collaboration between Finnish artist’s sauna art “Kettu Galleria” and Ofuro cafe utatane is underway. The collaboration features a sauna room, hotel, cafe menu and merchandise.
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Ofuro cafe utatane, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, is collaborating with “Kettu Galleria,” sauna art by Finnish artist Pive Toivonen. Starting Oct. 8, 2026, the collaboration will feature sauna room decorations, guest rooms, a limited menu and merchandise for sale.
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Period: From Oct. 8, 2026
Aurora Cream Soda: 780 yen (tax included)
French Toast with Fruit and Edible Flower Crown: 1,280 yen (tax included)
Salmon Soup and Vihta Löyly Salad: 1,080 yen (tax included)
Hot-Stone Sauna Sausage and Herring Open Sandwich: 1,280 yen (tax included)
Postcard: 220 yen (tax included)
Sticker: 380 yen (tax included)
Original art design beer “After SAUNA PILS”: 880 yen (tax included)
Acrylic Keychain: 990 yen (tax included)
Embroidered Towel: 1,480 yen (tax included)
Book “Exploring Finland with the Sauna Fox Through Art”: 2,860 yen (tax included)
[Activity Report] Dialogue to turn hurtful words into “healing”: LGBTQ+ workplace awareness event held in collaboration with コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン, using the activity card “コトノハフワリ”
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株式会社ファミリーマート and コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン held an LGBTQ+ workplace awareness event on Oct. 8, 2026, using the activity card “コトノハフワリ,” developed by ギリアド・サイエンシズ株式会社, to promote understanding through dialogue.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
Original両社協働による取り組みは今年で4年目を迎え
Participants: A total of 130 employees from コカ･コーラ ボトラーズジャパン and FamilyMart
Webinar to address the question: “How can IT departments move beyond a reactive approach to managing thousands of PCs?”
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マジセミ株式会社, co-hosting with NSW株式会社 and TeamViewer ジャパン株式会社, will hold a webinar on how IT departments can move beyond a reactive approach to managing thousands of PCs.
[Updated daily] Will beer continue to grow after the liquor tax reform? Website launched to track sales trends for beer and RTD products
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株式会社マーチャンダイジング・オン has launched a website that uses its RDS-POS market point-of-sale data service to track sales trends for beer and RTD products after the liquor tax reform.
84.3% of active care managers have experienced customer harassment | Joint survey conducted with the Association for Connecting Care Managers
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株式会社IRODORI and the Association for Connecting Care Managers surveyed 121 active care managers about customer harassment. A total of 84.3% had experienced it, while challenges remain in establishing support systems at workplaces and raising awareness of legal reforms.
Facts
Survey of 121 active care managers
82.4% of those who experienced it said it was a “major psychological burden”
32.4% said they had “thought about quitting their job”
33.1% said systems were “not in place”
46.3% said they “knew the details well”
76.0% cited “raising awareness of the scope of care managers’ duties”
The most frequently cited external partner they would like to consult was “a lawyer or Houterasu,” at 60.3%
[AI] [3D cameras] [Robots] [Logistics] Percipio’s “GM Series” supports adoption at factories and logistics sites with “low cost” and “industrial-grade quality.”
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アスメック株式会社 has begun handling the GM Series of 3D industrial cameras from Percipio Technology社. The product combines low cost with high quality and aims to support automation and labor savings in manufacturing and logistics.