Pollo AI launches Pollo Recast, a new feature that lets users reimagine reference videos to their taste
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Pollo AI has launched Pollo Recast, a new feature that lets users create new videos by replacing people, products, backgrounds and other elements while retaining the movement and camera work of a reference video.
Scenting Design Academy Professional Course Relaunch
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A Green株式会社 will relaunch the professional course of Scenting Design Academy, where students learn to design spaces and fragrances, in November 2026, and is recruiting students with a flexible curriculum.
ヤマトサカナ株式会社, which operates おさかな食堂 やまと 甲府里吉店, will hold an appreciation festival from October 22 to November 3 to mark the 1st anniversary of the restaurant’s opening on October 23, 2026. Six types of seafood rice bowls, including a bowl featuring natural Indian bluefin tuna, will be discounted by up to 1,000 yen, while 8 items, including fried horse mackerel and sushi, will be discounted by 500 yen. A stamp card that increases the discount rate according to the number of visits will also be introduced.
Facts
1,000 yen off
Marks its 1st anniversary on Friday, October 23, 2026
13 days, from Thursday, October 22, through Tuesday, November 3
IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026, Ibaraki Prefecture’s largest community revitalization festival, draws more than 20,000 people each year and opens this weekend in Kasama! Aiming to establish a new model combining entertainment and regional revitalization!
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株式会社ADACHI HOUSE has released exhibitor information and the timetable for IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026, to be held in Kasama on October 17 and 18, 2026. The festival draws more than 20,000 people each year and is billed as Ibaraki Prefecture’s largest community revitalization event.
Meet a leather artisan and try hand-stitching in Namba! Make a leather charm at OSAKA FOOD JOURNEY 2026 on October 24.
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株式会社ガッツ (brand: 小さいふ。クアトロガッツ) will exhibit at OSAKA FOOD JOURNEY 2026, held at Namba Plaza on October 24, and will run a workshop where participants can hand-stitch a genuine leather charm.
那須塩原市 and 株式会社ロフトワーク will hold Nasushiobara Station Front Picnic Week 2026, a social experiment in the use of public space that makes use of the road space in front of Nasushiobara Station, starting October 24.
Facts
To be held from Saturday, October 24, through Saturday, October 31
Current: 564 people/day
Short-term target (FY Reiwa 13): at least 1,500 people/day
Danish sports brand hummel will relocate and reopen its ヒュンメル shop at Shisui Premium Outlets in Chiba Prefecture on October 23, 2026. The store will expand to about 46 tsubo, and collaborative items with ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉 will also be offered.
フォーシーズンズホテル丸の内 東京 began accepting reservations on October 13, 2026, for its Christmas collaboration cakes, Vanilla Mousse and Yuzu Christmas Cake and Matcha and Mandarin Panettone.
Cinema Connect expands DCP delivery support to more than 300 theaters nationwide
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株式会社シネマコネクト, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社IMAGICAエンタテインメントメディアサービス, announced that its digital cinema package (DCP) distribution service for theaters now serves more than 300 theaters nationwide.
A beer that pairs well with fruit, combining the best of juice and lager! Hiroshima Onomichi craft beer maker Shimanami Brewery launches a new fruit lager series, “Juice, Lager, and Shimanami”; the first release is “Setouchi Hassaku”.
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株式会社しまなみブルワリー will launch “Setouchi Hassaku,” the first release in its new fruit lager series “Juice, Lager, and Shimanami,” made with a lager base and Setouchi-grown hassaku juice, from Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, on October 5, 2026.
Zero cost until hiring is finalized. KENSETSU-X officially launches construction job site
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TEAM-X株式会社 officially launched KENSETSU-X, a construction job site jointly operated with 一般社団法人建設技能者転職支援協会, on October 15, 2026. The site uses a success-fee model with no initial or monthly fees, and also offers paid job placement for skilled tradespeople.
Facts
Officially launched on October 15, 2026
4.81 times as many construction and mining workers
Bring color to your space with fusuma. 6 new designs arrive from Japanese interior brand waccara
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谷元フスマ工飾株式会社’s Japanese interior brand waccara has released 6 new designs of its original fusuma paper. Along with standard fusuma paper, the brand is also launching fusuma makeover sheets with an adhesive backing, offering new ways to style homes and accommodations.
[Early-bird offer for October applications] クリーヴァ株式会社 to launch “Sensei AI,” an AI development support service for non-engineers and citizen developers, from November [Bringing engineering practices to development by non-engineers]
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クリーヴァ株式会社 will launch Sensei AI, a service that supports AI development for non-engineers and citizen developers, from November 2026. Engineers provide support from design through operations, with the aim of helping users learn and manage risks.
[Musashino Village Amusement Park] Buses, police vehicles, Self-Defense Forces vehicles and more are coming! “Working Vehicles Galore!” takes place October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)!
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Musashino Village amusement park in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, will hold its “Working Vehicles Galore!” event on October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring buses, police vehicles, Self-Defense Forces vehicles and more.
[circusAGENT] Improving hiring match rates through consolidated contracts with recruitment agencies and visualization of candidate data. Exhibiting at the “4th Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26.”
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circus株式会社 will exhibit at the “4th Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from October 20 to 21, 2026, and introduce the features and use cases of its circusAGENT platform.
[Okulu personalized gift shop] 4 new colors arrive for the cashmere-touch stole! Add color to your everyday outfits with a soft, fluffy oversized stole
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Okulu, a specialty personalized gift shop, has added 4 new colors for fall and winter 2026 to its cashmere-touch stole.
グランドメルキュール琵琶湖リゾート＆スパ will hold a new rice fair from October 22, 2026, featuring Kiramizuki, a new Omi rice variety grown using environmentally conscious farming methods, in partnership with Yoshida Farm in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture.
IssueHunt株式会社 to host “Behind the 800,000-person data breach: The CEO of 株式会社GMW, which suffered unauthorized access, discusses the reality of cyberattacks”
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IssueHunt株式会社 and 株式会社GMW will hold an online seminar featuring the CEO of 株式会社GMW, which suffered an unauthorized access incident in August 2023 that exposed about 800,000 account records.
[Daiichi Jitsugyo] Exhibiting at Germany’s “Perovskite Connect 2026”
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DJKE, the European subsidiary of Daiichi Jitsugyo, will exhibit at “Perovskite Connect 2026,” held in Berlin, Germany, from October 21 to 22, 2026, and present inkjet equipment for film deposition and coating processes for perovskite solar cells.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Oct. 22
T02
Companies mentioned：第一実業株式会社、DJK EUROPE GMBH、DJKE、パナソニック プロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社
A precisely extruded frame and doors that softly reflect light. New aluminum kitchen makes the most of the material’s properties
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株式会社TOOLBOX launched its Aluminum Kitchen on October 14, 2026, making use of the properties of extruded aluminum. It features metal door panels that softly reflect light and a frame structure that allows components to be brought in and assembled individually, addressing labor shortages and waste issues in the housing industry.
Experience art, hear the stories, and try weaving for yourself. Tokyo event on October 24 introduces Lumbini Art from Hanamaki
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シビレ株式会社 will hold an event on October 24 at OFF TOKYO in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, introducing Lumbini Art, created by artists with disabilities, and the Lumbini Museum in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture.
Orders now open for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Trading Botania Vol. 2 Wobbling Acrylic Stands and more!! Available at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
ANGEL CLOVER has launched the DOUBLE PLAY AUTOMATIC JAPAN MADE, a made-in-Japan mechanical watch featuring a classic tonneau-shaped case and a sun-and-moon design that reflects day and night.
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Original株式会社ウエニ貿易は、腕時計ブランド『ANGEL CLOVER』から、メイドインジャパンの自動巻き機械式腕時計『DOUBLE PLAY AUTOMATIC JAPAN MADE』を2026年10月23日に発売する。価格は52,800円（税込）。
Official website and promotional video released for Nintendo Switch™ 2 battle action game The Strongest Fighters: Clash Battle Kings!
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Nippon Columbia has released the official website and promotional video for The Strongest Fighters: Clash Battle Kings, a battle action game for Nintendo Switch 2 based on the anime The Strongest Fighters. The game is scheduled for release on Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
Scheduled for release on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
TV mode / 1–4 players
Price: ¥6,380 (pre-tax price: ¥5,800)
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、任天堂、Gakken、TX、NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.
49.0% regret dating younger men | Survey on challenges and benefits of dating them, and what to check before starting a relationship [Survey by ハッピーメール]
[Grand Prize Winner] Iwase Cosfa presents new environmentally conscious balm formulation technology at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) World Congress!
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Original岩瀬コスファ株式会社は、2026年9月28日〜10月1日にオーストラリア・パースで開催された「第36回 IFSCC Congress 2026 Perth」において、千葉製粉株式会社との共同研究による環境配慮型バーム製剤の新技術がポスター発表部門の最優秀賞を受賞した。
株式会社３３ガレージ has signed a partnership agreement for the 2027/28 season with 南葛SC, a soccer club based in Katsushika, Tokyo. CEO Yoshitaka Mikami decided to provide support based on his own experience of receiving encouragement when he was a keirin cyclist, and plans to expand the support to the entire club.
Has AI changed workloads? 75% of writers, editors and proofreaders say “AI’s spread is a factor”; even among those who use AI almost every day, the number whose workloads increased and decreased was nearly the same
On Nov. 7, 2026, 大阪府 will hold “First Rogaining in Chihaya Garden,” an introductory rogaining event at Chihaya Garden on Mount Kongo. The event will accommodate around 100 participants, who will walk while enjoying local specialty fruits and nature in the Minamikawachi region. Influencer きゃっするひとみー is also scheduled to take part.
真嶋優 to appear on “GENTLE NIGHT” on 渋谷クロスFM (and YouTube) from 21 to 21:50 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026! The program will feature the North/Central America World Cup, the ルーヴル美術館 exhibition and the Tokyo International Film Festival
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真嶋優 will appear on “GENTLE NIGHT,” broadcast on 渋谷クロスFM on Oct. 22, 2026. The program will feature the North/Central America World Cup, the ルーヴル美術館 exhibition and the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
21 to 21:50
93.8MHz
39th
Oct. 26
Nov. 4
Sept. 9
December 13
Companies mentioned：GEN°、渋谷クロスFM、YouTube、JFFA、NHK、フジテレビ、ABEMA、TOKYO FM、Sony Music Artists、ShibuyaCross-FM、国立新美術館、ルーヴル美術館、日本テレビ放送網、読売新聞社、BS日テレ、タワレコ、LinkCore、TuneCore、GENTLE NIGHT
A sommelier from France will lead guests through cider and food pairings. An event commemorating the release of the Japanese edition of the book “Cider Maker LA CIDRERIE” will be held in Kagurazaka
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株式会社ル ブルターニュ will release the Japanese edition of the book “Cider Maker LA CIDRERIE” on Oct. 15, 2026, and hold a commemorative event in Kagurazaka featuring sommelier Karine Bigot.
Facts
October 15, 2026
41 recipes using cider
60 varieties of fine cider
At the time of its founding in 2013
November 5, 2026
12:00-14:00
List price: ¥3,400
224 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社ル ブルターニュ、ブレッツカフェ／ル ブルターニュ、アトリエ ドゥ ラ クレープ、Comptoir de Breizh Café、BreizhCafé、フェルム ブレッツカフェ農園、株式会社柴田書店
[New service launched] The drilly study app offers digital drills. It supports exam preparation, including qualification exams, with visualized learning progress, weakness analysis and next-step recommendations. 4 past exam collections with a total of 1,545 questions are available free of charge
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株式会社ドリリー launched “drilly,” a digital learning drill app supporting study for qualification exams and other tests, on Oct. 15, 2026. In addition to automatic grading and weakness analysis, it offers 4 past exam collections, including the IT Passport Examination, with a total of 1,545 questions free of charge.
Make “foot care education” from age 6 a family habit. Children’s insoles “Corefix Jr.” go on sale Oct. 15
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株式会社アドニス will launch “Corefix Jr.,” children’s insoles in the MARINE CORE series from a women’s shoe manufacturer, on Oct. 15, 2026. The price is ¥4,950, including tax.
On the day you wash indoor shoes, why not check your child’s feet, too? Oct. 15 is “Ii-ko Day.” Adonis establishes its own commemorative day
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株式会社アドニス has designated Oct. 15 as “Ii-ko Day,” encouraging parents and children to pay attention to children’s feet and shoes. It plans to launch a healthcare program in August 2026 and release the children’s insoles “Corefix Jr.” on Oct. 15 of the same year.
[Toward the 100th anniversary of Muscat Bailey A] From 100 years of history to the next 100 years. 8th OIV Registered Grape Varieties Summit to be held on Dec. 5
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一般社団法人OIV登録品種協議会 will hold the “8th OIV Registered Grape Varieties Summit” at the National Association of Towns and Villages Hall in Nagatacho, Tokyo, on Dec. 5, 2026. The theme will be Muscat Bailey A, a grape variety native to Japan that will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027. Representatives of 岩の原葡萄園, タケダワイナリー, Salon des Vins Japonais and ダイヤモンド酒造 will speak and take part in panel discussions on its history, value and legacy for the future.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
100th anniversary
1927
2027
2013
Capacity: approximately 100 people
General admission: 5,500 yen (tax included)
U25 students: ¥3,000, including tax
More than 20 types
10 or more types
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人OIV登録品種協議会、OIV、国際ブドウ・ワイン機構、岩の原葡萄園、株式会社岩の原葡萄園、タケダワイナリー、有限会社タケダワイナリー、Salon des Vins Japonais、ダイヤモンド酒造、NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会、MBA1927→、Suntory、国税庁
Keeping confidential data in-house while advancing corporate AI adoption: ダットジャパン begins sales of サイオニックエーアイ’s on-premises version of “STORM Platform”
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ダットジャパン began selling the on-premises version of サイオニックエーアイ’s “STORM Platform” on Oct. 15, 2026. It enables AI use without sending confidential data outside the company.
Make business cards a “company-wide asset.” Piic wins Rookie of the Year at “Eight Award 2026”
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株式会社Piic won Rookie of the Year in the corporate category of “Eight Award 2026,” hosted by Sansan株式会社. The award recognized how Piic uses the business card app “Eight Team” to share and leverage card information that had been scattered among individuals as a company-wide customer asset.
日本ウェブサービス to relaunch “AI Compass,” a comparison platform specializing in AI products, on Oct. 15
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日本ウェブサービス株式会社 fully relaunched “AI Compass,” a comparison platform specializing in AI products, on Oct. 15, 2026, offering businesses product search, comparison and implementation support. As a campaign, it is offering a benefit that makes the system fee for AI education support ¥0 per month permanently.
[Win ramen free for 1 year!] “Bakubuta,” a Jiro-style ramen shop in Hikone, Shiga, holds 1st-anniversary celebration!
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爆豚 彦根店, a Jiro-style ramen shop in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, is holding an 1st-anniversary event organized by its operator, 石原産業株式会社. From Nov. 1 through 26, 2026, it will run a no-lose campaign in which customers roll dice to win perks such as ramen free for 1 year.
Facts
1st anniversary
Marks the 1st anniversary of its opening on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
The “Bakubuta 1st Anniversary Dice Event” will run for 26 days
Entries open Nov. 1 for the 3rd “Memories of Certificates Contest”; new “Certificate You Created” category added
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株式会社ササガワ will hold the “3rd Memories of Certificates Contest,” inviting entries about memories and feelings embodied in certificates, starting Nov. 1, 2026. A new “Certificate You Created” category will be added.
Make statement-worthy design pieces more accessible. The 1st showroom for the new brand “Signature Studio” opens today! Public visitor registration will also begin in stages
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株式会社宮武製作所 opened the first showroom for its new brand, “Signature Studio,” in Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
Starting today, Oct. 15, 2026 (Thursday)
For 2 days, on the 17th (Saturday) and 18th (Sunday)
10:00～18:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社宮武製作所、エア・リゾーム、Signature Studio
Holding a general meeting of “建て得ソーラー匠の会,” which aims to promote ZEH homes that stay comfortable year-round without worrying about surging electricity costs!
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株式会社ライジングコーポレーション held a general meeting of “建て得ソーラー匠の会,” which aims to promote ZEH homes using “建て得,” a solar power installation service at an effective cost of 0 yen. The meeting was held on Sept. 30, 2026, at the LIXIL showroom in Fukuoka. The group currently has 44 member companies and aims to improve technical skills and share information.
[Corporate Web Operations Survey 2026] 55.8% cite a lack of “staff and time” or “expertise” as their biggest challenge | 株式会社OSIE
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According to the “Survey on Corporate Web-Related Operations 2026” conducted by 株式会社OSIE, 55.8% selected “lack of staff and time” (28.3%) and “lack of expertise” (27.5%) as their biggest challenges with web initiatives. In addition, 41.7% said they were unable to adequately update and improve their websites, while 67.5% expressed a positive willingness to work with external partners.
[Hokkaido’s 北竜町] A contest in collaboration with the handmade marketplace “Creema” will put “Ezo deer,” which cause agricultural damage, to effective use as a local resource. Creators’ works made from leather and fat take shape!
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北海道北竜町 collaborated with 株式会社クリーマ, operator of the handmade marketplace “Creema,” to hold a contest soliciting original works made using materials such as the skins and fat of Ezo deer, which cause agricultural damage. 28 works were created and will be shown for the first time at a market to be held in October 2026.
HIRO GINZA to make its Australian debut, with its 4th overseas location scheduled to open in Sydney’s CBD on Oct. 28
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株式会社HIRO GINZA plans to open “HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS,” its 4th overseas location, in Sydney’s CBD, Australia, on Oct. 28, 2026, bringing the group’s total number of locations to 48.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
44 stores nationwide
4 locations overseas
48 stores in total
About 2 and a half years
6 seats
4 seats
Signature Grooming Course: AUD 150
First-visit price: AUD 120
Shaving only: AUD 60
Head Spa: AUD 50 and up
Facial: additional AUD 50
Perm: AUD 250 and up
3 stores
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIRO GINZA、HIRO GINZA、HIROGINZA PREMIUM BARBER SYDNEY DYMOCKS、東京美容専門学校、窪田理容美容専門学校、国際理容美容専門学校、神田店、池袋店、丸の内、八重洲店、新橋日比谷口店、プレミアムバーバー表参道、プレミアムバーバー赤坂店
AI photo-editing software “Evoto” to hold “Evoto Creators Forum 2026” for professional photographers for the first time on Dec. 17
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株式会社Truesight Japan will hold “Evoto Creators Forum 2026,” an event for professional photographers, for the first time on Dec. 17, 2026, at 赤坂プリンスクラシックハウス in Tokyo. Admission is free, with capacity for 100 people.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
Capacity: 100 people
Participation is free
Training for more than 3,000 photographers nationwide
For the manufacturing industry | Latest trends and strategic report on reducing SaaS costs through in-house AI development [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free its “Latest Trends and Strategic Report on Reducing SaaS Costs Through In-House AI Development” for the manufacturing industry. Drawing on data from 厚生労働省, 総務省 and IPA, the report explains the need for and methods of reducing costs by developing business tools in-house using AI, against a backdrop of declining manufacturing employment and rising cloud usage and generative AI adoption rates.
[Survey Results] Only 7.6% of households set rules for digital money; about 40% of parents are “worried” about children’s “invisible money”
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According to a survey conducted by NPO法人キッズフリマ, only 7.6% of households have clear rules about children’s use of digital money, and about 40% of parents feel concerned. The survey also cited 経済産業省 data showing that Japan’s cashless payment ratio reached 58.0% in 2025.
Revolver to exhibit at the 1st Hospitality Tech Expo, unveiling “prism,” an AI multilingual communications platform
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株式会社リボルバー will exhibit at the “1st Hospitality Tech Expo,” taking place at Ariake GYM-EX from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, and will introduce “prism,” an AI multilingual communications platform, and “prism OKAMI Edition” for accommodation and tourism facilities. President and CEO Hiroshi Nishi will take the stage for a digest session and speak about attracting inbound visitors.
Dream-building PBL “Let’s Become a Member of 東御市 Project” held in 東御市, Nagano Prefecture (correspondence-based ID Gakuen High School)
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ID学園高等学校, operated by 学校法人郁文館夢学園, conducted a 2-night, 3-day PBL program titled “Let’s Become a Member of 東御市 Project” in 東御市, Nagano Prefecture, from Sept. 24 to 26, 2026, including volunteer grape harvesting for wine production and local studies.
Notification information published for “Oligonol AOB,” a food with function claims that supports visceral fat reduction in people with a higher BMI
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株式会社アミノアップ announced that notification information submitted to 消費者庁 has been published for “Oligonol AOB Hard Capsules, 30 capsules,” a food with function claims containing “Oligonol,” low-molecular-weight lychee polyphenols. The notification states that it supports visceral fat reduction in people with a higher BMI.
Facts
Notification number L348
Oligonol AOB (オリゴノール エーオービー) hard capsules, 30 capsules
Slightly overweight (higher BMI (25 or more and less than 30))
A study involving 66 Japanese adult men and women
Participants took it continuously for 12 weeks
Oligonol 200 mg/day
40 mg/day as monomers and dimers of flavanols derived from lychee and tea
Since its establishment in 1984
Joint research with more than 100 medical institutions and universities worldwide
Reduced CO2 emissions during manufacturing by 40% compared with 10 years ago
[Survey of 300 owners and managers of rental housing] 46% have “not decided/unsure” who to consult about post-flood sanitation recovery; only 6% have established response procedures and assigned roles
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According to a survey of 300 owners and managers of rental housing conducted by ブルークリーン株式会社, 46% said they had “not decided/were unsure” who to consult about post-flood sanitation recovery, while only 6% had established response procedures and assigned roles.
Facts
300 owners and managers of rental housing
46% have “not decided/unsure” who to consult about post-flood sanitation recovery
Only 6% have established response procedures and assigned roles
52.33% check flood risks using hazard maps
43% are concerned about flood damage to rental housing they own or manage
15 new speakers announced in the 3rd wave for sessions at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”!
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15 speakers have been announced in the 3rd wave for sessions at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND,” hosted by Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium. The event is scheduled to take place in 名古屋市, 愛知県, in December 2026.
Facts
15 new speakers
The previous event drew 5,500 visitors
39 countries and regions worldwide
More than 1,050 business meetings
Dates: Dec. 15 (Tue.)–12/17 (Thu.), 2026
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、Ginger Lab株式会社、Splat Inc.、CloudCost株式会社、江端浩人事務所、XinobiAI株式会社、国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構、MI-6株式会社、Tech Japan 株式会社、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、慶應義塾大学大学院健康マネジメント研究科、株式会社CGOドットコム、アユタヤ銀行、株式会社QunaSys、武蔵野大学
No-code tool “@pocket” to be exhibited at DXPO Fukuoka '26
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株式会社アイアットOEC will exhibit its no-code tool “@pocket” at “DXPO Fukuoka '26,” which will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A from October 20 to 23, 2026. The tool will be showcased at both the first-half Back Office DXPO and the second-half IT and Corporate IT DXPO. For the latter, it will be exhibited jointly with partner company 株式会社ハチビット. A product introduction seminar will also be held on October 20.
Announcing “COGENT AI,” a managed AI service that automates every step of document processing
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株式会社Cogent Labs has announced “COGENT AI,” a managed AI service that automates every step of document processing. The company has provided document processing services since 2017 and has processed more than 700 million pages of documents for 中央省庁 and 大手金融機関.
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Has processed more than 700 million pages of documents
We have provided document processing services powered by our proprietary AI since 2017
Anua announces new research findings on the lipid mechanisms behind the moisture barrier; presents the potential of its proprietary complex “ML3 Precursors™” at the 36th IFSCC World Congress, attended by cosmetic researchers from around the world
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Anua, the skincare brand of 株式会社The Founders JAPAN, presented research findings on moisture barrier care using its proprietary complex “ML3 Precursors™” at the 36th IFSCC World Congress held in Australia.
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September 28 (Mon.)–October 1 (Thu.), 2026
Blended in a carefully selected ratio of 5:1:2
Fluorescence intensity was approximately 1.8 times that of the comparison vesicles
Can you sell a home to a foreign buyer? “Overseas Sale Assessment Campaign” launched for owners of studio apartments for investment | ワンルームマンション売れる君 for overseas high-net-worth buyers
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株式会社フロンティア has launched its “Overseas Sale Assessment Campaign,” which offers owners of studio apartments for investment a free assessment of the possibility of selling to overseas buyers, including foreign nationals.
Exhibiting at “IT and Corporate IT DXPO Fukuoka ’26”! Seminar on “Training New Hires in the AI Era, Even Without Experience” set for October 22
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株式会社SEプラス will exhibit at “IT and Corporate IT DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22 and 23, 2026, and will hold a seminar on October 22 on “Training New Hires in the AI Era, Even Without Experience.”
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Oct. 22, 2026
Oct. 23, 2026
Capital: 17.5 million yen
4 online training services
Used by more than 150 companies annually
More than 200 videos available
Companies mentioned：株式会社SEプラス、SE plus Co., Ltd.、ブティックス株式会社、翔泳社、東証スタンダード上場SEH&I
[JCV to exhibit at “Global Festa JAPAN 2026”] The booth will introduce ways anyone can easily support children in developing countries and protect them from infectious diseases by donating everyday unwanted items
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認定NPO法人JCV will exhibit at “Global Festa JAPAN 2026,” taking place from October 17 to 18, 2026, and call for support for children’s vaccines through unwanted-item and plastic bottle cap collection.
“Autumn Organic Festa” to be held at Sun Messe Kagawa on Sunday, October 25, 2026! A market featuring natural and organic products, workshops, and stage events
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“Autumn Organic Festa” will be held at Sun Messe Kagawa on October 25, 2026, featuring a market, workshops, and stage events hosted by コープ自然派しこく.
[Kyoto: 丸福樓] Breakfast revamped with a “hanafuda” motif evoking 任天堂’s roots. Collaboration with breakfast specialist いとおかし.
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Boutique hotel “丸福樓” in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, has announced a revamped breakfast menu featuring a Japanese set meal inspired by hanafuda, reflecting its location at the birthplace of 任天堂. The new menu, created in collaboration with breakfast specialist “いとおかし,” will be available from October 15.
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Opened in 2022
Founded in 1947 as a company manufacturing and selling hanafuda, karuta, and playing cards
神戸市 wins the top award, and Wada Seiko receives the Sakai DX Promotion Lab Award; 2 organizations advance to the national competition with an administrative reform package to be expanded across the entire municipal government and their own “petit automation”
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The results of the 2026 Kinki Work Style Reform Awards were announced. 神戸市 won the Grand Prize, while 和田精工株式会社 won the Sakai DX Promotion Lab Award, and both organizations will compete in the national competition in December.
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7 companies and local governments in Kinki
The working-age population will decline by about 35% over 30 years
All approximately 300 departments covered
2,012 cases per year
1,092 cases
A decrease of about 46%
184 hours saved annually
140 departments (as of the end of September 2026)
Approximately 148,000 hours annually
A manufacturer with 80 employees
5,000 hours saved annually
Generative AI usage exceeds 90%
Approximately 240,000 hours of work saved annually
“Logistics DX Future Conference 2026: From Vision to Implementation—How Will the Front Lines Move?” Kazumi Nara, Counselor of the Minister's Secretariat at 国土交通省, confirmed as a speaker!
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X Mile株式会社 announced that Kazumi Nara of 国土交通省 will speak at the logistics conference “Logistics DX Future Conference 2026,” to be held on November 11, 2026. The event will bring together more than 40 speakers, including representatives of Seven-Eleven Japan and Mitsubishi Shokuhin, to discuss the Act on Improving Logistics Efficiency and building sustainable supply chains.
<4th EC and Mail-Order DXPO Fukuoka ’26> An exhibition to expand business and improve operational efficiency in the EC and mail-order sectors
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold the “4th EC and Mail-Order DXPO Fukuoka ’26” at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22 and 23. The event will feature 20 specialized sessions for e-commerce businesses and logistics professionals, along with exhibits of IT products and services.
The popular Beaujolais Nouveau event expands to 2 venues this year, with its first event at クラブチャイナ—enjoy the new wine alongside Italian and Chinese cuisine
レノボ enables Hybrid AI Factory deployment in weeks with AI Express
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レノボ announced Lenovo AI Express, a new program to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. In collaboration with NVIDIA, it enables deployment of a Hybrid AI Factory in weeks and offers 3 configurations: Small, Medium, and Large.
[Major Shufoo! AI update] AI chat quickly reveals the next promotional move
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株式会社ONE COMPATH significantly upgraded Shufoo! AI, a promotional support tool powered by data from the digital flyer service Shufoo!, and launched it as Shufoo! AI 2.0 on October 15, 2026. New features include AI chat, custom analysis, and store-visit impact labels, with the aim of improving operational efficiency and supporting decision-making for manufacturers and retailers.
In the stamp-free era, a classic graduation gift gets an emotionally evocative makeover! “Graduation Ceremony in the Palm of Your Hand,” a diploma-case-style stamp case that brings back memories of youth, is here
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株式会社岡田商会, a long-established stamp manufacturer with 46 years in business, has begun selling “Graduation Ceremony in the Palm of Your Hand,” a stamp case modeled on a miniature diploma case.
AI-generated real estate blog posts: Cumulative use of the “AI Content Generation” feature tops 100,000 | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP announced that cumulative use of “AI Content Generation,” the AI blog-writing feature of its real estate industry SaaS platform “Ielove CLOUD,” has topped 100,000.
“Farmer Support Campaign” to help farmers upgrade DJI Agras MG series aircraft, from T20 to T25P and T70P
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株式会社セキド will run its "Farmer Support Campaign" from November 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, to help customers using the DJI Agras MG series or T20 upgrade their aircraft to the T25P or T70P.
【Oriental Hotel Hiroshima】Christmas 2026 marks 20 years since opening
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Oriental Hotel Hiroshima, operated by 株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン, will begin accepting reservations on October 15 for a limited-course menu at French restaurant OZAWA, dinner at top-floor restaurant Moonglow, and Christmas cakes specially made by its pastry chef for the 2026 Christmas season, which marks the hotel's 20th anniversary.
“The Magic I Lent Is Forcefully Collected Through Revolving Payments”: Reiji Kawashima reveals the “infinite repertoire” behind Yu Kobayashi’s ad-libs and the “watch-through” recording / Reiji Kawashima and Emiri Kato head into “debt hell”!? Turmoil unfolds in the “Revolving Credit Rules! Debt Hell Sugoroku” game
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ABEMA aired a special program on September 29, 2026, for the TV anime “The Magic I Lent Is Forcefully Collected Through Revolving Payments.” Voice actors Reiji Kawashima and Emiri Kato appeared on the program, which featured the “watch-through” recording, Yu Kobayashi’s ad-libs, the reveal of the ending theme song “Iremono,” and the “Revolving Credit Rules! Debt Hell Sugoroku” segment. The anime will be available exclusively as part of ABEMA's subscription service starting October 3.
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From 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Interest at 1.5 times the rate space
Streaming begins Sunday, October 4
Available to stream for free through Thursday, December 31
The hugely popular puzzle-solving event, which drew more than 18,000 participants last time, is back and bigger than ever! The immersive puzzle-solving event “The Magic Railway Festival and the 53rd Playing Card” will take place using Nagoya's subway system!
The full-fledged smartphone online RPG “Logres: The Ancient Goddess of Swords and Magic” ＜New limited-time weapon “Grevnir” arrives! A new Halloween event, too♪＞
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株式会社マーベラス has released an update for the smartphone RPG “Logres: The Ancient Goddess of Swords and Magic,” adding the new weapon “Grevnir” and the Halloween event “R.I.P. DEMON AGENT.” The game has surpassed 9 million downloads worldwide.
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Surpasses 9 million downloads worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーベラス、Marvelous Inc.、Aiming Inc.
73.3% of teleworkers in the Tokyo metropolitan area interested in regional living want to stay for at least 1 week
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A survey by 株式会社ワイズスタッフ, secretariat of the Kitami City Two-Region Living Promotion Council, found that 73.3% of teleworkers living in the Tokyo metropolitan area want to stay for at least 1 week, and that demand is strong for detached-house vacation rentals equipped with suitable workspaces.
Taking international recruitment from “Japan” to “overseas”: Applications now open for companies and organizations to exhibit at the 15th ASEAN CAREER FAIR with JAPAN 2027
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株式会社エナジャイズ is inviting companies and organizations to exhibit at the international job fair ASEAN CAREER FAIR with JAPAN 2027, to be held in Singapore on February 20, 2027.
ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社 has announced the campaign for its 2027 pre-spring women's and men's collections. Photographer Piczo shot the campaign in Chiba, Japan. Centered on “KENZO Work & Play,” an archival label reimagined by Nigo, it is built around three concepts: WORK, HOME, and PLAY. Items are scheduled to launch in stages from October 2026 through March 2027.
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2027 pre-spring
From Oct. 2026
Through March 2027
From October 14
Starting in mid-November
From mid-March 2027
Companies mentioned：ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社、KENZO PARIS JAPAN、KENZO
Manufacturers' route sales representatives build the next business with retailers. A free 18-page practical guide featuring diagrams and store-visit sheets
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リクエスト株式会社 has released a free 18-page practical guide to retailer support for manufacturers' route sales representatives.
シンガポール航空 refreshes in-flight amenities across all cabin classes
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シンガポール航空 will refresh its in-flight amenities across all cabin classes in November 2026, introducing Sisley products in Suites and First Class, Byredo in Business Class, and INK & WATER products in Premium Economy and Economy Class.
Sakai Seimenjo, a long-established company with more than 90 years of history, selects sports teams to support as ambassadors for Sport Men, the original sports nutrition noodles, for Sports Day!
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Sakai Seimenjo, a long-established company with more than 90 years of history, selected 7 sports teams to support as ambassadors for its original sports nutrition noodles, Sport Men, in conjunction with Sports Day on October 12.
【New rice × new sake × new variety】Niigata brewery Yukitsubaki Shuzo unveils the first taste of winter. Its highest-grade new junmai daiginjo goes on sale for 1,980 yen, limited to 1,300 bottles — a first challenge brewed by a female employee in her ３rd year with the company
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雪椿酒造株式会社 will release its new junmai daiginjo sake, “Junmai Daiginjo Shi-Shi-Shi,” made with 100% of “Natsuhime,” a new rice variety grown in Niigata Prefecture, starting November 7, 2026. It will be available for 1,980 yen, limited to 1,300 bottles.
株式会社福徳不動産 surpasses 20,000 managed units — Focus on new-build apartments since its founding and management proposals to owners pay off
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株式会社福徳不動産 announced that its managed properties exceeded 20,082 units as of September 30, 2026. Its focus on new-build apartments since its founding and management proposals for owners have borne fruit.
Kazunari Sakamoto, who led a team to victory in the Intercity Baseball Tournament, set to become manager of 日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー is preparing to appoint Kazunari Sakamoto, who has experience winning the Intercity Baseball Tournament, as manager of its new team, 日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ. The team is scheduled to begin operating as a corporate club team in February 2027.
クラフティア and センシンロボティクス launch collaboration to advance and streamline the facilities construction industry using AI and digital technologies
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クラフティア and センシンロボティクス will begin collaborating to advance and streamline the facilities construction industry using AI and digital technologies, following an investment through KRAFTIA Innovation Fund.
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100th anniversary of founding (2044)
100th anniversary of the company’s founding
Approximately 80 years since founding
Established: October 2015
Established: December 1944
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラフティア、クラフティア、株式会社センシンロボティクス、センシンロボティクス、Spiral Innovation Partners、クラフティアイノベーション投資事業有限責任組合、KRAFTIA Innovation Fund
名古屋商科大学 international volunteers return home after 60 participants complete their activities
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On October 7, 名古屋商科大学 held a debriefing session for 60 students who participated in its 2026 summer international volunteer project, reviewing their activities and sharing what they learned.