Major update to 「ek-Bridge」, a cloud-based education platform for businesses, coming in January 2027
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 announced that it will release a major update to 「ek-Bridge」, its cloud-based education platform for businesses, on January 20, 2027. New features include knowledge management, automatic user information synchronization through SCIM integration, improvements to training registration, and a redesigned home screen for learners.
Facts
January 20, 2027
Companies mentioned：パナソニック デジタル株式会社、パナソニックグループ、Microsoft Entra ID
Featuring Smart Heat Sensing(TM) and proprietary airflow technology, the salon-exclusive Nobby 「Negative Ion Hair Dryer」 launches with reduced heat damage, fast drying and a beautiful finish
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Tescom Denki will launch the 「ND840A」 Negative Ion Hair Dryer in mid-October under its salon-exclusive brand 『Nobby』. The dryer features Smart Heat Sensing(TM) and airflow technology.
Facts
No. 1 salon market share
April 2025–March 2026
Mid-October
Approximately 21% more moisture
Approximately 32% more manageability
Approximately 20% more shine
Reduces split ends and breakage by approximately 71%
Keeps hair temperature at approximately 65°C or below
Approximately 19% more manageability
Approximately 27% more shine
Approximately 13% greater effectiveness in preventing color fading and loss
Approximately 9% more moisture
Approximately 30% more manageability
Approximately 19.8% more shine
Approximately 10% quieter operation
At least approximately 100 million negative ions/cm³
Synchro Food, which operates the agriculture-focused recruitment services やさいジョブ and 農業ジョブ, has signed a business partnership agreement
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Yasai Job, a subsidiary of 株式会社農業総合研究所, and Synchro Food, which operates the recruitment site 農業ジョブ, have signed a business partnership agreement and will begin collaborating on business operations on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Business collaboration to begin on October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
We have operated media for approximately 20 years, dating back to our predecessor, 第一次産業ネット
Used by more than 140,000 job seekers
Achieves a retention rate of over 90%
Established: April 2003
Has provided recruitment services specializing in primary industries since 2006
[キル フェ ボン] 2026 Autumn Store Limited: Special tarts found only at each store for your autumn outings. 8 autumn store-exclusive tarts, including new creations
[洋食とケーキ グラメル] Hot dishes to savor as the weather turns chilly! “Seafood Gratin” and “Hamburg Doria” make their debut
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Aim Enterprise Co., Ltd. will begin serving the new “Seafood Gratin” and “Hamburg Doria” at 洋食とケーキ グラメル, with “Oyster Gratin” also scheduled to arrive in November.
MEDULLA opens a POPUP STORE at Shibuya Hikarie! Limited-edition label shampoo and repair products, plus exclusive sets
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株式会社Sparty's personalized hair care brand MEDULLA will hold a POPUP STORE at ShinQs inside Shibuya Hikarie from October 29 to November 4, 2026, selling exclusive sets and shampoos with original labels.
[New from hince] The mysterious glow of opal, woven from shimmering light. hince Holiday Collection “GLIT ANGEL” arrives!
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A press release featuring product information and the sales schedule for 5 items in hince's holiday collection “GLIT ANGEL,” which launches first on Qoo10 on October 29, 2026.
New hotel 東横INN JR Uji Station South Exit to begin accepting reservations on October 15
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株式会社東横イン will begin accepting reservations on October 15 for its new hotel, 東横INN JR Uji Station South Exit, scheduled to open on December 25, 2026. The hotel will be the company's 354th in Japan, its 6th in Kyoto Prefecture, and its debut in Uji City. It will have 172 guest rooms in total.
ソフトバンク expands its use of Datadog to accelerate customers’ adoption of AI
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ソフトバンク has expanded its use of the Datadog platform to accelerate AI adoption, speed up development of “AGENTIC STAR,” and improve operational efficiency. This has cut prototype development time from approximately 30 hours to 30 minutes and enabled a small team to operate mission-critical AI services.
SHEGLAM’s candy-box-like advent calendar, “Life is Sweet Advent Calendar Box,” launches in late September 2026!
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Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM will launch the “Life is Sweet Advent Calendar Box” in late September 2026. It contains 12 full-size items and is priced at ¥12,224 (tax included).
Facts
More than 150 countries and regions
Late September 2026
All 12 items
¥12,224
2019
More than 90%
2022
100％
Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FDA、EU、GCC標準化機構(GSO)、FSC、SA8000、BSCI、SMETA
Report on Day 2 of the 2nd Digital Apparel Design Contest: Collaboration between apparel and 3D/VR comes to fruition as all 10 teams present their results
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A report on Day 2 of the 2nd Digital Apparel Design Contest, hosted by 株式会社壽屋. A total of 59 fashion students and 3D and VR creators split into 10 teams and presented the results of about 1 month of collaborative work. Team C’s “Dry Distant Thunder” won the grand prize.
Facts
2nd Digital Apparel Design Contest
Day 1 on Saturday, August 22, 2026
Day 2, featuring presentations of results and an awards ceremony, was held on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The 59 participants split into 10 teams.
All 10 teams
Collaboratively created digital apparel over about 1 month.
セゾンテクノロジー deepens its sustainability management by continuing to donate 1% of operating profit
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株式会社セゾンテクノロジー donated about 15.11 million yen, equivalent to about 1% of its operating profit for fiscal 2025, to a total of 10 organizations, deepening its sustainability management.
Fortience Consulting launches “AI Native Diagnostic Service” for manufacturers
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Fortience Consulting, part of NTTデータグループ, has launched its “AI Native Diagnostic Service,” which supports manufacturers in developing medium- to long-term plans for the use of AI.
Sun* releases design system “Nova” for AI-driven development at no cost
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株式会社Sun Asterisk has launched “Nova,” a design system for AI-driven development. The system includes a Figma library and React components, and is estimated to reduce the work required to build a UI foundation by up to 80%. The design system itself is available at no cost, while customization and development support services are paid.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Development of more than 1,000 products
Estimated to reduce workload by up to 80%
Open license (based on the MIT License)
40 screens
60 shared components
1 designer
2 frontend developers
Year founded: 2013
Participation fee: ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sun Asterisk、Sun*、Sun* Inc.
Personalized health advice feature using generative AI added to health management system “HM-neo®”
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NTTテクノクロス has begun offering a new version of its health management system “HM-neo,” adding a personalized health advice feature powered by generative AI.
Mackerel, Atlantic herring and blue whiting in the Northeast Atlantic face the double threat of overfishing and climate change
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MSC says that mackerel, herring and blue whiting in the Northeast Atlantic face threats from overfishing and climate change, and is urging governments to agree on science-based catch limits. Overfishing over the past 10 years has totaled more than 7.2 million tons.
Facts
Exceeding the average by as much as 32%
More than 7.2 million tons in total
It currently has offices in 25 countries
Founded in 1997
MSCジャパン was established in 2007
In fiscal 2025, in more than 70 countries worldwide
Approximately 22,000 products in more than 70 countries worldwide
【株式会社ミライト・ワン】Multiple coordinated serving robots introduced at long-established inn “白玉の湯 泉慶・華鳳”
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株式会社ミライト・ワン introduced 7 “Servi Plus” transport robots, which can coordinate with one another, at the long-established inn “白玉の湯 泉慶・華鳳” in Niigata Prefecture, aiming to streamline table-clearing work and improve service quality.
A heartwarming winter tea time featuring the gentle sweetness of seasonal strawberries and condensed milk: “Milky Strawberry Afternoon Tea,” November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday)–February 28, 2027 (Sunday)
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“Milky Strawberry Afternoon Tea” will be available for a limited time at NAMIKI667 Bar & Lounge at ハイアット セントリック 銀座 東京 from November 3, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The menu features sweets and savory items inspired by seasonal strawberries and condensed milk. Strawberries from Kyushu will be used starting in December, and fresh strawberries will be served to guests at their tables on weekends and holidays.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
Weekdays: 6,957 yen (tax and service charge included)
Weekends and holidays: 7,590 yen (tax and service charge included)
Weekends and holidays: 8,222 yen (tax and service charge included)
“Miyuki Hatakeyama & Kazuma Fujimoto featuring Fabian Reza Pane” to perform a special live show at 西神中央ホール in Kobe
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A special live show featuring Miyuki Hatakeyama, Kazuma Fujimoto and Fabian Reza Pane will be held on October 25, 2026, at 西神中央ホール in Kobe, operated by 株式会社シアターワークショップ as the designated manager.
Facts
October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Flat 5,000 yen
Marking the 25th anniversary of this year’s debut
Companies mentioned：株式会社シアターワークショップ、西神中央ホール、orange pekoe、Port of Notes、Double Famous、FMヨコハマ、イープラス、チケットぴあ、CNプレイガイド
Bears’ professional dance team Bears Rising to serve as official cheerleaders for 大崎オーソル埼玉 for a 2nd season!
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Bears Rising, the professional dance team operated by 株式会社ベアーズ, will continue as the official cheerleaders for 大崎オーソル埼玉, the handball club operated by 大崎電気工業株式会社, for the 2026-27 season. The team will expand from 5 members to 8 and begin activities at the home game on October 17, 2026.
Facts
Entering its 28th year
In the 2026-27 League H season as well
From 5 members last season
Expanded the roster to 8 members
Reached the playoffs for the first time in 4 years
Data centers are growing with AI demand; trust from local communities is key to growth【A.T. カーニー】
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A.T. Kearney has published an analysis noting that earning trust and social acceptance from local communities will be key to growth as rising AI demand increases data centers’ electricity and water burdens. Global electricity consumption by data centers is forecast to reach about 945TWh in 2030. The analysis says it is important to provide local benefits and transparency through the 3 pillars of “design,” “operations” and “legitimacy,” in addition to construction spending and tax revenue.
Facts
Expected to reach about 945TWh by 2030
Expected to account for just under 3% of global electricity demand
In the United States, 176TWh in 2023
accounting for 4.4% of domestic consumption
325–580 TWh by 2028
could reach 6.7–12.0%
Direct water use by U.S. data centers in 2023 was approximately 66 billion liters
Indirect water use associated with electricity consumption was approximately 800 billion liters
Data center-related tax revenue reached $424.7 million in 2020
exceeding 13 times the industry's estimated budget costs
A typical 250,000-square-foot data center
employs approximately 1,500 people on-site at the peak of construction, while
full-time employment after opening is limited to approximately 50 people
Digital culture media “フューズ” moves under ギズモード・ジャパン, offering a distinctive perspective connecting technology and culture
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株式会社メディアジーン announced that the FUZE website will move to a special page within ギズモード・ジャパン starting October 14, 2026. フューズ originated from ギズモード・ジャパン in 2016 and celebrated its 10th anniversary in August 2026. After the move, it plans to launch a new feature, “AI and Savagery,” exploring the relationship between people and technologies such as AI and VR, in the near future.
【ショコラティエ パレドオール】Early reservations open for the 2026 Christmas Tree Chocolat!
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Chocolatier Palet d'Or will begin taking early reservations for its Christmas Tree Chocolat on November 1, 2026, and offer a bonus to customers who reserve in store.
RDCグループ’s “40th Anniversary Appreciation Festival” launches! 6 promotions, including 20%–40% off popular products
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株式会社アールディーシー will hold the “RDCグループ 40th Anniversary Appreciation Festival” from October 16 to December 28 to mark the 40th anniversary of its founding on December 26, 2026. The 6 major promotions include 20%–40% off popular products, discounts on draft beer, and coupons available exclusively through the app and social media.
“I wish I’d studied more...” The average age when people realize this is 26.4! The most common subject needed at work is “foreign languages”—what about in personal life? [Survey]
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A survey by 塾選, operated by 株式会社DeltaX, found that approximately 97% of parents have felt “I wish I’d studied more,” with the average age being 26.4. Many said they recognized the need to learn foreign languages for work, and foreign languages, taxes, and financial decision-making for personal life; 70% had experienced returning to study as adults.
A short story collection that moved Motoko Arai: Lisianthus, a Korean tale of prayer that speaks to your loneliness, is published
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株式会社マイナビ出版 will release Lisianthus, a short story collection by Korean SF writer Yeon Yeoreum, on October 22, 2026. The book depicts loneliness and the struggles of living, and includes recommendation comments from Motoko Arai and Hen no Hada.
From co-creation between companies, local governments and students to real-world implementation: 10th “Decarbo Challenge 2026 Summer” held
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Earth hacks株式会社 held the “Decarbo Challenge 2026 Summer” in September, a co-creation business contest for students and companies and local governments seeking to realize a decarbonized society. 3 teams from Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Panasonic Energy, and Mitsui & Co. received awards, and a cumulative total of 140 companies and local governments and more than 1,600 students have participated.
Facts
10th
Over 5 days
7 companies and 2 local governments participated
3 winning proposals
2 of 9 teams
a cumulative total of 140 companies, local governments and other organizations
Hacobell and Seino Transportation co-develop a quotation support system to maximize opportunities to win full-truckload transport orders
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ハコベル株式会社 and Seino Transportation jointly developed “Bakusoku Charter Quote,” a quotation support system for full-truckload transport, which will be rolled out company-wide at Seino Transportation.
Launch of the 3rd installment in the “ito/oshi” series of products supporting fandom activities
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プラス株式会社 will release 4 products in 6 variations from the 3rd installment of its “ito/oshi” series of products supporting fandom activities on October 22, 2026.
Swedish-born Blueair celebrates its 30th anniversary, announcing 3 new products to refresh the air in your home
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Air purifier brand Blueair, founded in Sweden, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. 3 new products were announced by its Japanese general distributor, セールス・オンデマンド株式会社.
Facts
30th anniversary of founding
celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026
removes 99.97% of airborne fine particles
Blueair Store price (tax included): ¥23,100
Blueair store price (tax included): ¥17,600
Companies mentioned：Blueair、セールス・オンデマンド株式会社、日本電機工業会、RISE Research Institute of Sweden AB
Japan Women's University Library receives former collection of Ryunosuke Akutagawa bearing his autograph
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Japan Women's University Library received Volume 2 of the complete works of Fiona Macleod, bearing Ryunosuke Akutagawa's autograph, from English literature scholar Takenori Nanjo.
eBay Japan is expanding access to its eBay Live live-commerce feature for Japanese sellers, moving from an invitation-only system to an application-based one.
Facts
Supporting cross-border e-commerce (overseas sales) for Japanese sellers for more than 17 years
93% of sellers using eBay Live
In 2026, rapidly expanding the categories offered and regions covered
14 years of selling on eBay
3 years of using eBay Live
It has now grown to 40–50 items
Followers have also increased to about 2 times their previous number
They have grown to 176,000
Less than 1 year of selling on eBay
3 months of using eBay Live
In more than 190 markets worldwide
Founded in San Jose, California, in the United States in 1995
It achieved gross merchandise volume of approximately $80 billion in 2025
Approximately $80 billion in gross merchandise volume
[Second location in Shizuoka Prefecture] LOWYA to open a physical store at LaLaport Numazu on Friday, October 30, 2026!
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LOWYA, a furniture brand operated by 株式会社ベガコーポレーション, will open a physical store at LaLaport Numazu in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on October 30, 2026. It will be the brand's second location in Shizuoka Prefecture and its 20th overall.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Second location in Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening of the 20th location overall
Approximately 240 m²
5,000 yen or more including tax
It marks its 23rd anniversary this year
Has opened 19 physical stores nationwide
More than 1,700 items
The total number of followers has exceeded 3 million
Cloud-based property information management service ZISEDAI LAND launches single sign-on integration with HENNGE One
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ZISEDAI, a group company of 株式会社タスキホールディングス, announced that its cloud-based property information management service ZISEDAI LAND has launched single sign-on (SSO) integration with HENNGE株式会社's cloud security service HENNGE One.
<A book developed from the “Editorial Board” connecting 750,000 creators with businesses> “The Former Demon King's Armory Keeper Opens a Rental Weapons Shop! 1” to begin rolling out from October 25 (Sunday) through the e-book label じゆうに文庫!
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株式会社indent announced that “The Former Demon King's Armory Keeper Opens a Rental Weapons Shop! 1” will be released on October 25, 2026, through the e-book label じゆうに文庫 of ワールド・ハイビジョン・チャンネル株式会社, which operates BS12 トゥエルビ.
TECO Design and スマートキャンプ株式会社 launch business partnership to support SaaS “selection through implementation and adoption”
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株式会社TECO Design and スマートキャンプ株式会社 have launched a business partnership to support SaaS selection through implementation and adoption, and will begin offering BOXIL cloud implementation support for the human resources and labor management sector on October 15, 2026.
Facts
Implementation support for more than 1,000 companies to date
Starting Oct. 15, 2026
Has supported the implementation of HR and labor management cloud services at more than 1,000 companies
“サンマルクカフェ＆茶,” a brand focused on tea and its 7th location nationwide, “サンマルクカフェ＆茶 両国東口店,” to open from Wednesday, October 21
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株式会社サンマルクカフェ will open a new サンマルクカフェ＆茶 location, 両国東口店, in Ryogoku, Sumida City, Tokyo, on October 21, 2026. The brand's 7th location nationwide will feature a tea-focused concept and begin selling special sets with limited-edition tickets to mark its opening.
Facts
The 7th location nationwide
Fourth location in Tokyo
Starting October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
¥500 off your bill
Store area: 42.26 tsubo
Seating capacity: 71 non-smoking seats
Opened its first location in Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, in 1999
Into the light illuminated by one of the world's largest Baccarat chandeliers: “Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS” illumination event at Yebisu Garden Place
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The “Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS” illumination event, centered on a chandelier made by バカラ社, will be held at Yebisu Garden Place, operated by サッポロ不動産開発株式会社, from November 14, 2026, to January 11, 2027.
株式会社PLAY sponsors JPHACKS, one of Japan's largest hack events for students, as a Gold Sponsor
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株式会社PLAY will sponsor JPHACKS 2026, a hack event for students to be held in October 2026, as a Gold Sponsor. This marks its 3rd consecutive year of sponsorship.
Japan HP announces the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 AI PC, supporting next-generation AI experiences
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株式会社日本HP has announced the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 AI PC, a next-generation 16-inch AI PC equipped with NVIDIA RTX Spark. Designed for creators and developers, it features up to 128GB of memory and a 99Wh battery, with orders opening on October 29.
[Survey on the actual situation following the April 2026 legal revision] Supporting employees in balancing treatment and work: the challenge of reconciling “privacy protection” with “understanding from those around them”
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株式会社Works Human Intelligence conducted a survey on the state of support for balancing treatment and work following the April 2026 legal revision. Responses from 39 corporations revealed that while individual accommodations are advancing, company-wide rules are lagging, and challenges include shortages of replacement staff and reconciling privacy protection with understanding from those around the employee.
Facts
Coordination with occupational physicians and health staff (75.6%)
Individual adjustments to job duties and other matters (65.9%)
Original特になし...全体の約7割（68.3%）
Difficulty securing replacement staff (56.1%)
Original約3割（26.8%）の企業担当者が
Original約4割（41.5%）が
Track record of implementation across approximately 1,200 corporate groups
Companies mentioned：株式会社WHI Holdings、株式会社Works Human Intelligence、WHI総研、Works Business College、ITR
From Planet Vol. 249: Survey on Attitudes Toward Eye Strain and Presbyopia
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株式会社プラネット announced the results of a survey on attitudes toward eye strain and presbyopia (4,000 respondents) as the 249th issue of “From Planet.” Some 62.6% said they were aware of having presbyopia, with awareness highest among people in their late 40s. The most common situation for eye strain was looking at a smartphone, at 46.7%. The top factor in choosing eye drops was “in-store displays, POP materials, and price tags,” cited by 26.6%; repeat purchases were uncommon. The survey was conducted by 株式会社ネオマーケティング from Aug. 27 to 31, 2026.
Facts
Survey on Attitudes Toward Eye Strain and Presbyopia (4,000 respondents)
“Nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness” ranked highest at 48.7%
“Presbyopia” (38.4%)
“When looking at a smartphone or mobile phone” was the most common answer at 46.7%
A total of 62.6% said they were aware of having presbyopia in some form
“Late 40s” was the most common answer at 24.5%
“I do nothing in particular” accounted for 25.1%
“Use over-the-counter eye drops” ranked first at 34.5%
“Text on smartphones and mobile phones” was the most common answer at 30.8%
“In-store displays, POP materials, and price tags” ranked highest at 26.6%
Period: Aug. 27 to 31, 2026; responses were collected online from 4,000 people.
[Free online seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 20] How field-sales-focused AI is transforming frontline operations and management
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UPWARD株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 20, 2026, introducing how the implementation of UPWARD, an AI solution dedicated to field sales, can transform frontline operations and management.
Sprocket wins the top “Leader” award in the Web Customer Engagement Tools and A/B Testing Tools categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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株式会社Sprocket won the top “Leader” award in the Web Customer Engagement Tools and A/B Testing Tools categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 20th consecutive term receiving the award in the Web Customer Engagement Tools category.
＼Irresistible potatoes that pair perfectly with drinks arrive at Furebaru／ “Garlic Mentaiko Cream Cheese Potatoes,” with the rich flavor of mentaiko and savory garlic
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株式会社フレッシュネス will launch “Garlic Mentaiko Cream Cheese Potatoes” for a limited time from Oct. 21, 2026, at Furebaru, the evening-only service at Freshness Burger.
[Held Oct. 27 and 28] Corporate messaging service KDDI Message Cast to exhibit jointly with KDDI Digital Design at “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026”
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KDDI Message Cast, a corporate messaging service jointly operated by Supership and KDDI, will exhibit jointly with KDDI Digital Design at “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026,” held on Oct. 27 and 28, 2026. The companies will showcase solutions integrating generative AI; advance registration is free.
[チーズガーデン] Limited-time sale at cafes serving the menu from Nov. 1 (Sun.) to Nov. 17 (Tue.): “Tea & Cheese 2026,” a tea and cheese pairing series
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チーズガーデン, part of the コロワイドグループ and operated by 株式会社庫や, will offer “Tea & Cheese 2026,” a tea and cheese pairing series, for a limited time at locations serving the cafe menu from Nov. 1 to 17, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 17
7 drink items
Tea and Rare Cheesecake Drink: 900 yen
Tea Jelly Milk Tea (Goyoutei): 700 yen
Milk tea: 550 yen each
3-item set: 手茶, Goyoutei Mini Cheesecake, and Cheesecake Soft Serve, 980 yen
2-item set: 手茶 and Goyoutei Mini Cheesecake, 650 yen
B-EN-G and 産経新聞社 to co-host “GLASIAOUS Next 2026” on Nov. 10
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B-EN-G and 産経新聞社 will co-host the online forum “GLASIAOUS Next 2026” on Nov. 10, 2026. The event will offer practical insights into global management amid geopolitics, AI, and a weak yen. Capacity is 500, and participation is free.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
500 people
37 countries and regions
More than 1,900 companies
Companies mentioned：ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、B-EN-G、株式会社産業経済新聞社、産経新聞社、GLASIAOUSコンソーシアム、レディーバードキャピタル合同会社、株式会社グローバル・パートナーズ・コンサルティング、Global Gateway Advisors Pte Ltd、BDO CaN FAS 合同会社、BDO Japan (BDO三優監査法人)、San Space Japan 合同会社、ASAトータルソリューション株式会社、マネーフォワードコンサルティング株式会社、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、パーカーエンジニアリング株式会社、HR GENESIS株式会社、Microsoft社
“AI × Webinars | A sharing session on ‘How we do it at our organizations’”
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will hold an in-person event, “AI × Webinars | A sharing session on ‘How we do it at our organizations’,” at WeWork KANDA SQUARE on Oct. 28, 2026, focusing on practical ways to use generative AI in webinar production.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
Capacity: 15 people
18:00〜20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bizibl Technologies、Bizibl、WeWork KANDA SQUARE
“My child turned into a sheep!” スタジオキャラット to hold a limited-time photo session ahead of the New Year
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スタジオキャラット, a photo studio operated by 株式会社キャラット, will hold a limited-time photo session themed around the zodiac animal “sheep” for 2027. The event is for children aged 0 to 8 and costs 11,000 yen (tax included). “Zodiac photo goods” will also be available at all locations for those who do not take part in the photo session.
武蔵野美術大学 will open a special exhibition introducing its social collaboration projects, “Soft Co-Creation—Connecting, Inspiring, Changing: Musabi’s Social Collaboration,” on November 14, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, November 14, 2026
12⽉3⽇（⽊）
11：00−19：00
Original最終⽇は17：00まで
November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 18:30–20:00
November 27, 2026 (Friday), 19:00–21:00
December 2, 2026 (Wednesday), 19:00–21:00
As part of the university's 100th anniversary project
How can the finance industry prepare for increasingly complex cyber threats as AI adoption advances? “FINANCE CONFERENCE” to explore the front lines of security, to be held February 25, 2027 | セミナーインフォ
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株式会社セミナーインフォ will hold “FINANCE CONFERENCE” on February 25, 2027, focusing on cybersecurity measures in the finance industry.
[Flying Tiger] Santas, dinosaurs and broccoli! A new collection of 55 unique, customizable ornaments
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen (operated by Zebra Japan株式会社) will run a Christmas campaign from October to December and begin selling its collection of 55 customizable ornaments on October 16, 2026.
What’s the right look for my eyebrows? “Eyebrow Dojo” at ルクア大阪 teaches you to find your own style with help from eyebrow artists
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The “Eyebrow Dojo” event, where eyebrow artists teach participants how to groom and shape their eyebrows, will be held at ルクア大阪, operated by JR西日本SC開発株式会社, on November 14 and 15, 2026.
Teradata offers new feature to accelerate distributed Python and AI processing without moving data
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Teradata has begun general availability of Elastic Python Compute, a distributed Python execution feature for its enterprise data analytics and AI environment, AI Studio. Its Ray-based architecture enables parallel processing of large-scale AI and machine-learning workloads without moving data. Demonstrations in the finance, telecommunications and public sectors have reported results including significant speed gains and improved accuracy.
[Good Safety Confirmation Award 2026] Organizations recognized for outstanding performance in nationwide drill
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トヨクモ株式会社 has announced the companies and organizations that achieved outstanding results in the 9th nationwide drill for its corporate safety confirmation system, “Safety Confirmation Service 2,” as the recipients of the “Good Safety Confirmation Award 2026.”
Tokyu Corporation 5050 series × OJICO: 2026 long-sleeved T-shirts launch from OJICO!
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OJICO (有限会社チャンネルアッシュ) will begin advance sales on October 16 of 2026 long-sleeved T-shirts featuring a collaboration between the Tokyu Corporation 5050 series and the character Norurun.
Around 200 urban families experience the “bounty of autumn” at rice harvesting! Angelica Nursery School holds rice-harvesting event in Nagara, Chiba Prefecture
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千株式会社 and 株式会社アンジェリカ held a rice-harvesting event for around 207 parents and children in Nagara, Chiba Prefecture, on September 6, 2026.
New colors inspired by snowy mountains join the versatile Ever Breath Snow Line, suitable for everything from alpine climbing to backcountry｜finetrack（ファイントラック）
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株式会社finetrack has added new colors for 2026 FALL&WINTER to its Ever Breath Snow Line hard shells, designed for activities ranging from alpine climbing to backcountry skiing.
[Recommendations] Scenarios for the international landscape in 2035 and Japan’s course
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三菱総合研究所 has analyzed the economic impact of trade fragmentation, envisioning a “world order without a hegemon” in 2035. It recommends combining de-risking with deeper free trade agreements in the Indo-Pacific to mitigate the negative impact on real GDP.
NeoJapan to exhibit at the 2nd IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka '26
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株式会社ネオジャパン will exhibit at the 2nd IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka '26, organized by ブティックス株式会社, on October 22–23, 2026. Products on display will include desknet's NEO, AppSuite, ChatLuck and neoAI Chat for desknet's.
2nd feature on the Hong Kong action blockbuster “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”! [Twilight of the Warriors: All Together! Complete Edition] A showcase of films featuring the cast who played “城寨四少” and the formidable foe Wong Gau‼
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The film channel ザ・シネマ will present the 2nd feature on cast members’ other works from the Hong Kong action film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” on October 25, alongside a related campaign.
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October 25 (Sun)
9:00 a.m.
125 minutes
114 minutes
101 minutes
127 minutes
119 minutes
118 minutes
13.2 billion yen
Original10万の大軍
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、ザ・シネマ、Media Asia Film Production Limited、Entertaining Power Co. Limited、One Cool Film Production Limited、Lian Ray Pictures Co. Ltd、Stuntman Film Production Co. Ltd.、Emperor Film Production Company Limited、Emperor Film and Entertainment (Beijing) Limited、Tencent Pictures Culture Media Company Limited、Super Bullet Pictures Limited、Filmko Entertainment Limited.
[Omicale surpasses 1.1 million members] The No. 1 platform for matchmaking and dating events | Making the excitement of real-life encounters a unique value and leading the matchmaking events industry
70% of previous attendees valued networking with people from other companies. Japan Management Association to hold “JMA Marketers’ Party 2026” on Oct. 21 (Wednesday)
“Wantedly Awards 2026” honors companies for their recruitment efforts | 14 companies recognized from approximately 40,000 for outstanding “values-based hiring”
SmartCamp and TECO Design launch business partnership to support SaaS selection, implementation and adoption
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スマートキャンプ株式会社 and TECO Design have launched a business partnership to support SaaS selection, implementation and adoption, and will offer the new “BOXIL Cloud Implementation Support” service for human resources and labor management from October 15, 2026.
Facts
A track record of supporting the implementation of more than 1,000 companies (as of January 2025)
Handles more than 15 cloud services for human resources and labor management
Kourakuen 2027 Lucky Bag: Lottery sales exclusively through the official app; applications open Monday, November 16, 2026!!
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株式会社幸楽苑 announced that it will sell its 2027 lucky bags by lottery exclusively through its official app. Applications open on November 16, 2026, and the bags cost 3,000 yen, including contents worth a total of 4,990 yen. No first-come, first-served sales will be held in stores.
ワールド・モード・ホールディングス has published a “Value Creation Report” on its website, expanding on its previous “Sustainability Report.” The report covers its approach to value creation in the fashion and beauty industries, its growth strategy through 2030, initiatives in human capital management, and progress in promoting sustainability based on 4 material issues.
For health insurance societies: Now accepting inquiries about health program packages tailored by age, from people in their 30s at risk to frailty among those aged 60 and over
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting inquiries from health insurance societies about age-specific health program packages that combine exercise and health education for members in 3 age groups: those in their 30s, those in their 40s and 50s, and those aged 60 and over.
“GO Roll Call,” an automated roll-call service for taxi operators, now supports automated pre-shift roll calls, enabling fully unmanned roll-call operations
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GO株式会社 announced that its automated roll-call service “GO点呼” for taxi operators has been certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as equipment for automated pre-shift roll calls, and began supporting the process on October 15, 2026. This enables fully unmanned roll-call operations, reducing the workload of operations management and allowing staff to be reassigned.
HENNGE One launches single sign-on integration with ZISEDAI LAND, a property information management service for the real estate industry
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HENNGE株式会社 announced that its SaaS security service “HENNGE One” now supports single sign-on integration with “ZISEDAI LAND,” a property information management service for the real estate industry.
レブコム adds “Automation (beta),” a feature that automatically runs AI analysis, to “MiiTel Synapse Copilot”
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株式会社RevComm has added “Automation (beta),” which automatically runs AI analysis on a specified schedule, to “Copilot Plus,” a feature of its “MiiTel Synapse Copilot” AI for analyzing call and meeting data.
New “Strategic PR Consulting” service to turn corporate value into social recognition in alignment with business strategy
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング has launched “Strategic PR Consulting,” a service aimed at translating corporate value into social recognition in alignment with business strategy.
New product “The Deacon Black” launches Monday, October 19! Major promotion spotlighting the brand’s innovative spirit kicks off, with “THE DEACON Crew” formed by 5 artist groups
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Pernod Ricard Japan will launch “The Deacon Black,” a new product from premium Scotch whisky brand “THE DEACON,” on October 19. As part of a major promotion highlighting the brand’s innovative spirit, “THE DEACON Crew,” made up of 5 artist groups, has been formed. Activities will include a booth and performances at “日本蒸奇博覧会,” as well as original cocktails served at 5 bars in Tokyo.
Facts
On sale from Monday, October 19
“日本蒸奇博覧会,” taking place on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Automatically avoid unavailable delivery days with a one-time registration: “Delivery Day Preference Service” launches
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株式会社MonotaRO will launch the “Delivery Day Preference Service” on the モノタロウ website from October 15, 2026. Customers can register days when they are unable to receive deliveries, and the service will automatically select a preferred delivery date, aiming to reduce redeliveries and optimize logistics.
株式会社エル・ティー・エス (LTS) and 株式会社U-ZERO have signed a partnership agreement to support organizational transformation and DX and business process reform, starting from employee voices (VoE).
“On the Beef,” offering the full flavor of 100% beef patties grilled directly over an open flame, is back for 1 week only at バーガーキング®! Enjoy it with simple salt and pepper or a signature sauce of your choice from 3 varieties, as a single or double!
“Apaman Shop Matsuyama-shiekihigashi Store (Corporate Housing Specialty Store),” specializing in corporate housing brokerage, opens October 15
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株式会社アート不動産, an Apaman Shop member company operating under APAMAN株式会社, opened “Apaman Shop Matsuyama-shiekihigashi Store (Corporate Housing Specialty Store),” specializing in corporate housing brokerage, on October 15, 2026.
[October 20 is Recycling Day] Turning used clothing into new resources: Dedicated tags encouraging clothing collection to be attached to nearly all products from fall/winter 2026
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青山商事株式会社 is accelerating its “WEAR SHiFT” circular society initiative and will begin attaching dedicated clothing collection tags to nearly all products from the fall/winter 2026 collection.