Dog Villa Izu, 悠泉, a villa with hot springs in every guest room and private dog runs, grand opens in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. Opening commemorative plans also announced
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株式会社ブッキングリゾート will grand open ドッグヴィラ伊豆 悠泉, a villa with hot springs in every guest room and private dog runs, in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. Opening offers include plans with a 20% discount on accommodation and a ¥10,000-off coupon exclusively for いぬやど members.
【Izumi, Osaka】A traditional-house curry shop gets a Halloween makeover! Treats also available with “trick or treat.”
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A Halloween event will be held from October 13 to 30, 2026, at マンドリルカレー別邸, a traditional-house curry shop in Izumi, Osaka Prefecture, run by 株式会社antiqua. The event will feature photo spots and giveaways, as well as new menu items such as the “Aigake Series CURRY HALF.”
【Brownie × cookie = brookie!】“世にもおいしいチョコブラウニー” and GUILTY'S team up for the first time! A new big soft cookie arrives, combining crunchy chocolate chips with an irresistibly moist brownie base
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株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー will release “世にもおいしいBROOKIE!!,” the first collaboration product between big soft cookie specialty shop GUILTY'S and 世にもおいしいチョコブラウニー, for a limited time starting November 1, 2026. The hybrid cookie measures 13cm in diameter and costs 650 yen (tax included).
Facts
13 cm in diameter
Original1枚860キロカロリー超え
Price: 650 yen (tax included)
Approximately 21 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
Sales period: November 1 (Sun)–December 25 (Fri), 2026
NIJIN高等学院, a correspondence high school support school operated by 株式会社NIJIN, has completely revamped its school guide brochure and began accepting requests for information on October 15, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
More than 500 elementary and junior high school students
“PLAY for LIFE 2026” to be held in Sakae, Nagoya, supporting community health
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株式会社テニスラウンジ will hold “PLAY for LIFE 2026,” a free, hands-on event in Sakae, Nagoya, on November 14 and 15, 2026. The event will offer a variety of sports experiences, including tennis, soccer and boxercise, promoting community health and interaction across generations.
Ankh launches “Remotest,” an online examination system for the private sector featuring its proprietary anti-cheating function, a first for the industry
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株式会社アンク has begun offering its online examination system “Remotest,” originally developed for national examinations, to private-sector clients. The system prevents cheating through device separation and a function that blocks candidates from leaving during the exam, and has already been adopted for the Intellectual Property Management Skills Test.
Orders open for “ちょこんと！” trading acrylic stands and “ちょこんと！” trading acrylic cards from “ララの結婚” at AMNIBUS, an online store for original anime and manga goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 8 for 10 original goods from the anime “ララの結婚” through its online store AMNIBUS.
Facts
10 product types
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8
Single item ¥880 (tax included)
BOX ¥5,280 (tax included)
6 types in total
Single item ¥715 (tax included)
BOX ¥6,435 (tax included)
9 types in total
Single: ¥495 (tax included)
BOX ¥2,970 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,278 (tax included)
¥550 each (tax included)
BOX ¥4,290 (tax included)
BOX: ¥6,050 (tax included)
10 types in total
Single: ¥275 (tax included)
BOX ¥5,500 (tax included)
20 types in total
3 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS
Orders now open for newly illustrated Sitting Cake ver. trading acrylic cards and other items from the theatrical film “Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise” on AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!!
Opens Tokai region’s new vehicle delivery hub, テスラ Delivery Center Nagoya Minato, on Wednesday, October 28
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テスラ opened its new Tokai region delivery hub, テスラ Delivery Center Nagoya Minato, in Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 28. The new hub uses the parking lot at カインズモール名古屋みなと and can accommodate more than 130 vehicles, helping speed up deliveries in coordination with imports through Mikawa Port. A special test-drive event was also held to mark the opening, and a nationwide network of more than 40 test-drive locations and POPUP stores was introduced.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Oct. 28, 2026
More than 130 vehicles
2–3 times the previous capacity
More than 40 locations nationwide
Effective vehicle purchase price starts at 3.343 million yen
愛車売却ラボ Powered by Apple: October 2026 survey report analyzes car sales prompted by events such as surrendering a driver’s license; 57% of 44 cases involved difficulty with the process; compiled from 23,132 customer comments over 18 years
ナレッジセンス publishes 56 mathematical results on unsolved problems
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株式会社ナレッジセンス has published 56 research results on unsolved mathematical problems, developed using AI, on GitHub. The results include a counterexample to the Barker–Larman problem.
Architectural model maker Bena completely revamps its official website
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Architectural model production company 株式会社ベナ completely revamped its official website on day D of October 2026. The new site presents its 3 services—architectural model production, digital content production, and 3D scanning—on separate pages, and introduces features such as a search function for past projects and smartphone optimization.
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMA、プラネタリアYOKOHAMA、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA、プラネタリウム満天NAGOYA、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®、SONY、UNIQLO
“Teppan Yakisoba Kaido Sugito-shuku,” a specialty shop for teppan yakisoba with domestically produced beef offal and extra-thick noodles, opens in Sugito, Saitama Prefecture, on October 28
Already adopted by more than 20,000 companies overseas. Linksee AI, an AI live-commerce platform where AI clones “sell,” makes a full-scale entry into the Japanese market in October
Abura miso packed with Okinawa-grown bluefin tuna wins the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection!
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株式会社三高’s “Abura Miso Packed with Okinawa-Grown Bluefin Tuna” won the Grand Prix at the 104th Japan Food Selection (October 2026), organized by 一般社団法人日本フードアナリスト協会.
“No matter how much you run, it’s matcha.” The nightmare of 10g of matcha plus “extra matcha” on top. 抹茶庵’s “Nightmare Matcha Cheesecake” is now on sale to popular demand, limited to 2,000 units
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Matcha dessert specialty shop 抹茶庵 is selling “Nightmare Matcha Cheesecake,” made with about 10g of matcha in a 7cm-diameter cheesecake, in a limited run of 2,000 units. It is priced at 1,690 yen (tax included). A version with an accompanying story booklet is also available in a limited run of 500 units.
Eat and drink your way around Shinjuku for less! “Shinjuku Machi Bar Week 2026” kicks off on October 18 (Sunday)! Event to be held in 4 of Shinjuku’s popular nightlife districts! Enjoy the autumn appetite season at Shinjuku Machi Bar Week!
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“Shinjuku Machi Bar Week 2026” will be held in 4 districts from October 18, operated by 株式会社JG.
Facts
From Sunday, Oct. 18
This year marks its ninth edition
This year, events will be held in each of 4 districts
Bar-hop to 3 or 5 participating venues and enjoy
Advance tickets: ¥1,000
At the door: ¥1,500
Special 700-yen drinks and food
Advance tickets: 3,500 yen
Day-of 4,000 yen
A booklet of 6 tickets
Around 280 unique restaurants
Enjoy bar-hopping with drinks starting at 500 yen
Oku-Shinjuku, a 15-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Advance tickets: ¥1,500
Tickets on the day: 2,000 yen
500-yen menu
Companies mentioned：株式会社JG、BAR-HOP NIGHT 2026実行委員会、御苑秋バル2026実行委員会、WEBメディア『JG』、奥新宿フェス2026実行委員会、新宿まちフェス実行委員会、eplus
[Now on] Saloon Group’s “Meat Festival 2026”; Negicco Nao☆ named official ambassador, with special menu items for “Good Meat Day” on 11/29
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“Meat Festival 2026” is underway at “Steak no Saruun” and “Ishiyaki Steak Zen,” operated by 株式会社サルーン, from October 1 to November 30, 2026. Negicco Nao☆ has been named official ambassador, and a special menu featuring ribeye cap steak is being offered. Extra-large 900g and 1,000g menu items will be available on November 29, “Good Meat Day.”
Made-in-Japan gift: Slim genuine-leather wallet adorned with Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Almond Blossom”; second release begins in October following popular demand!
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shiroshika.émo began selling the second production run of its genuine-leather slim wallet featuring a design based on Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Almond Blossom” on its official website in October 2026.
Facts
October 2026
1890
Approx. 7.5cm tall
Approx. 13cm wide
Approx. 1.5cm thick
Companies mentioned：有限会社グリット、shiroshika.émo、シロシカ、Van Gogh Museum、Vincent van Gogh Foundation
Originalインターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8は、2026年11月20日から開催される「Christmas Market in 横浜赤レンガ倉庫」とのコラボレーション宿泊プラン「Pier to Market」を10月15日より販売開始する。ジュニアスイート確約、クラブラウンジ利用権、優先入場ペアチケット、ノリタケ製プレミアムマグカップペアが付く。
Facts
From Friday, November 20, 2026, to Friday, December 25
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
Junior suites measuring 60–73㎡
About 1.21 million last year (※calculated from visitor numbers for 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 buildings 1 and 2)
A Christmas tree about 11m tall
About 20,000 LED lights
Price: 97,700 yen and up (including consumption tax and service charge)
173 guest rooms in total
All are at least 46 square meters
Companies mentioned：合同会社横浜ピア8ホスピタリティ、インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8、横浜赤レンガ倉庫、ノリタケ、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHG ホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Worker Proximity Detection System “W Alert” launches free demo-unit loan service
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吉川工業株式会社 has launched a free demo-unit loan service for its “W Alert” worker proximity detection system. The service allows prospective customers at manufacturing plants, construction sites, and other locations to assess detection performance and visualize how the system would operate in actual workplaces.
Facts
Detects in all directions (360°)
More than 10,000 units installed
Loan period: Approximately 1 week after the equipment arrives
What sets banks chosen by customers apart with AI? AI references financial institutions’ own websites at a rate of 89% for ChatGPT and 47% for Gemini [Independent survey of 522 questions and 2,088 answers]
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バクリ株式会社 and Dr.AISEO株式会 have published a research report tallying the websites ChatGPT and Gemini referenced when answering questions about bank loans. ChatGPT referred to financial institutions’ official websites 89% of the time, while Gemini did so in only 47% of cases, referring to media outlets and comparison sites for the rest.
[First in Hyogo Prefecture] From Korea! “Crispy! Chewy!” Churros cafe STREET CHURROS opens at Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe on Saturday, October 17!!
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Korean churros cafe STREET CHURROS will make its first arrival in Hyogo Prefecture on October 17, 2026, opening at Mitsui Outlet Park Marine Pia Kobe in Kobe. The operator is 株式会社L.B.Market.
【NO1-GRIP】Fall Stock-Up Campaign! Save on shipping for grip replacements at the online shop! Get 1 free grip for every 5 purchased at the official shop!
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NO1-GRIP, the golf grip brand operated by 株式会社NOWON, is holding a limited-time fall stock-up campaign from Oct. 16 to Nov. 15, 2026. The official online shop offers shipping discounts based on the number of grips purchased, while the official shop offers 1 free grip for every 5 purchased.
The popular personal Pilates studio ピラティス・トトヤセ 四条烏丸店, combining osteopathic care and machine Pilates, is set to open in Kyoto City, just 2 minutes from Karasuma Station, on Nov. 1, 2026 ◎
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The personal Pilates studio ピラティス・トトヤセ 四条烏丸店, operated by 株式会社トトヤセ, will open in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. A campaign is underway for the first 30 people, offering discounts on trial sessions, the enrollment fee and monthly fees.
Facts
Limited to the first 30 people
Trial session fee: 10,000 yen
→ 1,000 yen
Membership fee: 11,000 yen
4,400 yen off every month
Popular with women, with visits possible starting at 1 session per week
Sendai-born あっぱれHR connects local businesses facing labor shortages with women seeking work through 'job redesign'; announces results of 10 client companies and 50 registered crew members
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株式会社Pallet has launched a 1st-anniversary website for its HR BPO service あっぱれHR, revealing that it has served 10 companies and has 50 registered crew members. The service aims to connect local businesses facing labor shortages with employment opportunities for women through 'job redesign.'
【ロクメイコーヒー】The tranquil scenery of historic Nara in a cup of coffee. Long-awaited Nara-exclusive 'Nara Blend (NARA BLEND)' launches Thursday, Oct. 15
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株式会社路珈珈 operates ロクメイコーヒー, a specialty coffee shop founded in Nara, and will begin selling its new blend, 'Nara Blend (NARA BLEND),' inspired by historic Nara, on Oct. 15. To mark the occasion, a limited-edition lucky bag will also be available for a limited time in stores and online.
OTODASU, a tool-free, ready-to-assemble soundproof booth, to open Kansai's first permanent showroom, OTODASU Osaka Showroom, in Tenmabashi on Saturday, Nov. 7!
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Coolish Music株式会社 will grand-open OTODASU Osaka Showroom, Kansai's first permanent showroom for OTODASU, a compact soundproof booth with cumulative sales exceeding 5,000 units, in Tenmabashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, on Nov. 7, 2026.
【2026 survey】More than 60% say they are unaware of the mandatory inheritance registration requirement. Unregistered property may pose serious risks
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A survey by 株式会社中央プロパティー found that more than 60% of respondents were unaware of the details of mandatory inheritance registration, while 13.8% said their property remained unregistered.
Facts
60.8% said, 'I don't know any of the details'
13.8% remain 'unregistered'
Complex procedures (54.5%)
Difficulty reaching an agreement on estate division (18.2%)
Find what you want and go treasure hunting in a closed school. ハンガクヤ to launch its 'online warehouse' on Oct. 15
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解体百貨店 建築建材 ハンガクヤ, operated by 株式会社TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, will launch ハンガクヤのオンライン倉庫 on Oct. 15, 2026. Based at the former Sano Elementary School in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, the business redistributes surplus building materials, furniture and other items. Online, users can browse products, add items to a 'Want!' list and make inquiries via LINE.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 (Japan time)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、株式会社TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
'The ultimate in taking things out of a bag.' 1 in 3 people say their bag is 'too big, too heavy or hurts their shoulder.' A pocket-like bag that means you 'don't even need a wallet'—the lightweight, water-repellent model has surpassed 10 million yen in crowdfunding support
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The total crowdfunding support on Makuake for the lightweight, water-repellent model of QUICK PACK pockepa (ポケパ), a pocket-like bag operated by 合同会社NIG, has surpassed 10 million yen.
Facts
Crowdfunding support surpasses 10 million yen
Total project funding surpasses 300 million yen
The number of supporters reached 855
Total crowdfunding support reached 10.09 million yen
35% mentioned concerns such as 'too big,' 'too heavy' and 'hurts my shoulder'
ドムドムハンバーガー to launch October’s new product, “Mapo Eggplant Cheese Chicken Burger,” at locations nationwide on Thursday, October 22 ★
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ドムドムハンバーガー, operated by 株式会社ドムドムフードサービス, will begin selling the limited-time “Mapo Eggplant Cheese Chicken Burger” at locations nationwide on October 22. It will cost 690 yen individually, tax included.
デンソー adopts “ProPlus＋” to comply with new lease accounting standards
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株式会社プロシップ announced that デンソー has adopted its SaaS solution “ProPlus＋” as the system platform for compliance with the new lease accounting standards, including for デンソー’s domestic group companies.
Facts
Mandatory application is scheduled to begin in April 2027
Major companies with sales of 100 billion yen or more
Set aside 10,000 yen for every 1 company adopted
The cumulative total stands at 458 companies
The planned donation amount came to 4,580,000 yen
Continuing to meet complex lease accounting requirements for more than 30 years
More than 5,700 companies have adopted the series to date
“Who will handle the surge in access during the year-end and New Year holidays and overnight or holiday periods?” 株式会社ハートビーツ to hold a webinar on November 5 explaining an operational structure that prevents delayed response from becoming a business risk
【赤福】Winter treat “Akafuku Zenzai” returns to its tea rooms for the season on Saturday, October 17
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株式会社赤福 will begin selling its winter-limited “Akafuku Zenzai” at directly operated locations in Ise, Nagoya, Osaka and elsewhere from October 17, 2026. It will also sell take-home gifts at department stores and online shops.
A popular novel from テラーノベル gets a comic adaptation! “Queen Reincarnation: Reborn as a Lady Abused by Her Younger Sister, I Begin My Revenge” launches early on コミックフェスタ on October 15
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株式会社テラーノベル announced that the comic adaptation of its novel “The Queen’s Magnificent Revenge,” which has surpassed 7.6 million cumulative downloads, will launch early on コミックフェスタ on October 15, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative downloads surpass 7.6 million
Starting Oct. 15, 2026
On the bed of a duke’s family in a neighboring country 30 years later
Service launch: July 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社テラーノベル、テラーノベル、コミックフェスタ、大都社、秋水社、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.
New putting mat with double alignment lines launched for golfers aiming to reduce 3-putts
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ダイヤ株式会社 will launch the “Diamond Double Line Putting Mat” on October 15 for golfers looking to reduce 3-putts. It features 2 types of guide lines and 2 sizes of cup.
Improving rest facilities for truck drivers and strengthening disaster infrastructure: concept unveiled for an “unmanned parking, water-supply and charging spot” equipped with “AirElixir”
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has unveiled a concept for a self-sufficient “unmanned parking, water-supply and charging spot” integrating solar panels, storage batteries and the “AirElixir” atmospheric water generator. The project aims to improve rest facilities for truck drivers and provide a logistics support base during disasters.
Facts
Revision of the Improvement Standards Notice (2024 issue)
“Gourmet retort meals for adults” bring together warming foods and nourishment, making them a new winter-gift staple. ニシキヤキッチン offers free shipping on 9 year-end and winter gift sets through Wednesday, December 9, with 96%* satisfaction!
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株式会社にしき食品 is running a free-shipping promotion through Wednesday, December 9, on 9 year-end and winter gift sets at its retort-food specialty shop, “NISHIKIYA KITCHEN.” The gift sets, which boast 96% satisfaction, include butter chicken curry and samgyetang.
“Who should I contact about sales today?” Claude and ChatGPT can answer. AI inside-sales tool “immedio” and AI nurturing tool “immedio Box” now support MCP
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株式会社immedio will begin offering MCP support for its AI inside-sales tool “immedio” and AI nurturing tool “immedio Box” on October 1, 2026. Integration with conversational AI such as Claude and ChatGPT will allow sales representatives to view and manage customer data without opening the management screen.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Expanded from 3 people to about 130
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Date established: April 1, 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社immedio、富士通、タイミー、株式会社CMO1号、LayerX、Sansan、NOT A HOTEL、テックタッチ
【Kodaira City only】November campaign: Collection of old kerosene fan heaters, electric heaters and kotatsu units no longer needed after heating equipment replacement｜Unwanted-item collection service まるっと本舗
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Details of a November 2026 campaign by the unwanted-item collection service “まるっと本舗,” operated by SYSTR株式会社, exclusively in Kodaira, Tokyo. Customers can receive a discount of up to 1,000 yen when having kerosene fan heaters, electric heaters and other items collected.
20 international students from 名古屋商科大学 visit Ena, Gifu Prefecture, deepening ties with the community through traditional Japanese cultural experiences
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20 international students from 名古屋商科大学 visited Ena, Gifu Prefecture, on October 10, 2026, and interacted with the local community through sightseeing at Ena Gorge, noren-making and taiko drumming.
AI for lawyers “Benpal Document Drafting” cuts court document preparation time by 60%! Law firm case studies released
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GVA TECH株式会社 has released case studies from 3 law firms using its AI tool for lawyers, “Benpal Document Drafting.” 神戸マリン綜合法律事務所 cut the time needed to prepare court documents by about 60%, while グラディアトル法律事務所 and 桜丘法律事務所 also reported improved efficiency.
How can the “nightmare of repairing aging apartments” be solved as disaster risks intensify? Individual Q&A session with a real estate appraiser
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株式会社SA will hold an individual Q&A session on October 22, 2026, to address repair problems and management limitations involving aging apartments affected by natural disasters.
“Family Memories Support Project”! Win a free 1-night, 2-meal stay at Aichi Prefecture resort inn ホテル竹島: 3 groups, 6 winners!
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“いこーよ,” operated by アクトインディ株式会社, is running a campaign as part of its Family Memories Support Project, giving away free vouchers for a 1-night stay with 2 meals at ホテル竹島 in Aichi Prefecture to 3 groups of 6 people.
Facts
3 groups, 6 people
Information on more than 101,000 facilities nationwide
ufotable, the studio behind “Demon Slayer” and “Witch on the Holy Night,” to take the stage! Talk event explores the anime industry today and career opportunities [Nov. 1 (Sun)]
山田ルイ53世 and others share their experiences with social withdrawal at a national roadshow in 甲府市 to promote understanding
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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “ひきこもりVOICE STATION全国キャラバン2026,” organized by パルシステム生活協同組合連合会, was held in 甲府市 on Oct. 10. 山田ルイ53 and others took the stage to share their experiences with social withdrawal and promote understanding.
Facts
A total of 156 people took part
Tours 6 cities
Saturday, Oct. 10
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
2 and a half years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake: checking the progress of recovery with local residents
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In October 2026, パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 visited areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and met with JAのと, the NGO協働センター, and the ピースボート災害支援センター (PBV). They checked on recovery efforts and support activities since the earthquake.
“オシヒキ” merchandise, featuring the official cheering character for pro mahjong team “アースジェッツ,” goes on sale at online shop “サンスポe-shop” on Oct. 15!
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Merchandise featuring “オシヒキ,” the official cheering character for Mリーグ team “アースジェッツ,” sponsored by サンケイスポーツ, will go on sale at “サンスポe-shop” starting Oct. 15.
TOPPAN adds a contractor-linkage feature to its “PosRe®” town information collection and distribution service, enabling centralized management of repair status and more
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TOPPAN株式会社 added a feature for coordinating with contractors to its “PosRe®” information collection service for local governments and began offering it on Oct. 15, 2026. A trial in 大牟田市, Fukuoka Prefecture, confirmed improved operational efficiency.
“緊QR,” which turns neighborhood QR codes into evacuation guidance, now offered by ベレネッツ
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株式会社ベレネッツ is seeking partners for a pilot of “緊QR,” a service that switches information between normal and emergency situations without replacing QR codes that are already installed.
ohpner handles taxi commercials for “Lステップ,” an extension tool for LINE Official Accounts
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ohpner株式会社 handled the broadcast of taxi commercials for “Lステップ,” an extension tool for LINE Official Accounts offered by ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社. The commercials are videos promoting seat belt use.
[NEW OPEN] “買取専科 アントレ沼津店” opens on Oct. 15 (Thu.)!
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買取専科 アントレ沼津店 opens on Oct. 15 in 沼津市, Shizuoka Prefecture, buying precious metals and branded goods. An opening campaign offering up to a 30% increase is underway.
“ARC'TERYX ACADEMY,” with a 19-year history, to be held in Japan for the first time: “ARC'TERYX ACADEMY” Backcountry｜Hakuba
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アークテリクス will hold “ARC'TERYX ACADEMY,” which has a 19-year history, in Japan for the first time, in the Hakuba area of Nagano Prefecture from Jan. 29 to 31, 2027.
Now accepting orders for trading matte-finish tin badges, trading illustrated cards, and more from the TV anime 『天幕のジャードゥーガル』!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 8 through its online store “AMNIBUS” for 8 items of merchandise from the TV anime 『天幕のジャードゥーガル』.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8
Orders now open for 8 items
Single item: ¥550 (tax included)
BOX ¥4,950 (tax included)
Single: ¥275 (tax included)
BOX ¥2,475 (tax included)
BOX ¥2,200 (tax included)
¥5,500 each (tax included)
Each ¥1,980 (tax included)
¥1,815 each (tax included)
¥1,540 each (tax included)
¥880 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、秋田書店、天幕のジャードゥーガル製作委員会
Exhibiting at the “Store Labor Shortage Countermeasures EXPO” at “EC & Store Week Autumn 2026.” Introducing network equipment to support reliable ICT use in stores
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株式会社バッファロー will exhibit at the “Store Labor Shortage Countermeasures EXPO,” part of “EC & Store Week Autumn 2026,” at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026. It will showcase network equipment and solutions, including business Wi-Fi access points, switches, routers, and its remote management service “キキNavi.”
Facts
Oct. 21 (Wed.)–Oct. 23 (Fri.), 2026
No. 1 in wireless LAN unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
Full schedule confirmed for all 28 talks at “Security BLAZE 2026,” one of Japan’s largest security events
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株式会社網屋 announced that the full schedule has been confirmed for all 28 talks at “Security BLAZE 2026,” an online security event taking place on Nov. 11 and 12, 2026.
株式会社アーバンリサーチ will hold KBF SAPPORO LIMITED STORE at a venue directly connected to Sapporo Station from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6, 2026. The event will feature limited-edition products, gifts, and more.
Facts
In the year it marks its 25th anniversary
From Nov. 13 (Fri.) to Dec. 6 (Sun.)
Held for 24 days
For customers who spend 18,000 yen or more, including tax
『Castlevania: Belmont's Curse』 launches today! The latest installment in the "Castlevania" series!
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント released 『Castlevania: Belmont's Curse』, the latest installment in the "Castlevania" series, on Oct. 15, 2026. This exploration-based 2D action game was co-developed by KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin, and a campaign to celebrate the release has also begun.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
¥3,850
4,950 yen
1499
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、Evil Empire、Motion Twin、HyperX Japan
Case study: Starlink Business and バッファロー outdoor access points provide high-speed internet even in mountainous areas with challenging communications and at high-rise construction sites in city centers.
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株式会社バッファロー's corporate Wi-Fi access point "WAPM-1266WDPRA" was adopted by 株式会社アクティオ and, combined with Starlink Business, provides high-speed internet at civil engineering and construction sites.
Facts
161,700 yen (147,000 yen before tax)
866+400Mbps Intelligent Model
No. 1 in wireless LAN unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
Save up and get excited! CoCo ICHIBANYA launches a points program; the CoCo ICHIBANYA app gets a makeover on Nov. 4!
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株式会社壱番屋 will revamp its "カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 official app" on Nov. 4, 2026, introducing new features including a program to earn "Kokopo" points based on purchases and a membership rank system.
Facts
The app will be revamped on Nov. 4, 2026 (Wed.)
Earn １ Kokopo point for every 100 yen of the total bill, including tax
Campaign to receive 100 Kokopo points by pre-registering
Eggplant (3 pieces) 90 points
Fried fish (1 piece) 140 points
Sausage (2 pieces) 190 points
Pork loin cutlet 400 points
Kokopo points are valid for 1 year from the date of last use
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The Kokopo points you can earn will be "2 times" the usual amount
The QR code on a receipt can be scanned for 8 days, including the date the receipt is issued
Celebrating Freddie Mercury: Experience QUEEN live with an overwhelming sense of immersion on the 80th anniversary of his birth and the 55th anniversary of QUEEN's formation, in IMAX®!
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QUEEN's legendary concert film 『Queen: Budapest』 will be shown in special screenings in IMAX® to mark the 80th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's birth and the 55th anniversary of the band's formation.
Facts
80th birth anniversary
35 years since his death
Magic Tour... 40th anniversary
17 cameras
All films: 25 miles
Approximately 40 km worth
4K restoration
4 days only
More than 300 million copies
2.6 billion streams
1 billion Spotify plays
More than 7.9 million copies
Over 1,137 weeks
Flat 3000 yen
Year of production | 2026
Released Oct. 30, 2026
SIXP61 ¥5,940
¥3,960 including tax
Companies mentioned：カルチャヴィル合同会社、Park Road Post Productions、TOHOシネマズ、イオンシネマ、ユナイテッド・シネマ、ローソン・ユナイテッドシネマ、109シネマズ、T・ジョイエミテラス所沢、広島バルト１１、鹿児島ミッテ１０、Sony Music Entertainment、Spotify
Can inheritance turn into a family feud? Approximately 25.3% of people who have experienced inheritance disputes reported disagreements or conflicts among family members or relatives. Approximately 73.7% said the cause was "how the estate was divided and the inheritance shares."
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A survey by 株式会社エレメント found that approximately 25.3% of people who have experienced inheritance disputes reported disagreements or conflicts among family members or relatives, and that approximately 73.7% of the causes involved "how the estate was divided and the inheritance shares."
Launch of the "LEDioc EX Ecotte" series of fluorescent-lamp replacement explosion-proof LED lighting fixtures, designed for gas, dust and hydrogen, with a compact, lightweight single-suspension structure that allows installation in hard-to-reach locations
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岩崎電気 began accepting orders in October 2026 for its "LEDioc EX Ecotte" series of explosion-proof LED lighting fixtures designed for flammable gases and dust. As a successor model, the product expands the range of hazardous locations where it can be used and achieves a compact, lightweight single-suspension structure and a specific energy consumption efficiency exceeding 180ℓm/W.
高知県香美市, 香美市商工会, TOPPAN Holdings and toboso will conduct a 4-party demonstration project for approximately 1 month starting Oct. 16, 2026, to support people who have difficulty shopping and expand use of the local e-money "kamica."
[まん福HD Group] ジャックポットプランニング to reopen its Shimbashi location on Friday, Oct. 16, as an indoor BBQ izakaya where diners eat "with work gloves"! Experiential izakaya 『Bone-in, Shell-on BBQ Gun手 Yard Shimbashi』
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ジャックポットプランニング, part of the まん福HD group, will reopen its Shimbashi location on Oct. 16, 2026, as the indoor BBQ izakaya 『Bone-in, Shell-on BBQ Gun手 Yard Shimbashi』 to mark the company's 50th anniversary.
10th anniversary of the launch of "Splashtop for CACHATTO"; launch of the "Remote Desktop Switch Campaign" to support migration from other companies' remote desktop services
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e-Janネットワークス株式会社 will launch a campaign on October 20, 2026, to help customers migrate from other services, marking the 10th anniversary of the launch of its corporate remote desktop service, “Splashtop for CACHATTO.”
AI use by students: For aspiring students at top universities, it was not “frequency of use” but “how they used it” that improved results [AI-Supported Learning Lab]
[万平ホテル] A new 2026 edition joins the popular Christmas cookie tin, which has sold out on the day in the past: “万平ホテル Premium Cookie Tin Christmas Edition 2026” goes on sale
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万平ホテル will release the 2026 edition of its popular “万平ホテル Premium Cookie Tin Christmas Edition,” which has sold out in the past, on November 1. Reservations open on October 15. The product costs 11,000 yen and contains 12 flavors. A lodging plan that includes the cookie tin and Christmas dinner in the Main Dining Room will also be offered.
[Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale | Up to 35% off] More than 100 items at special prices, including popular winter products that offer comforting warmth and healthy, time-saving cooking appliances—perfect for getting ready for winter!
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株式会社EPEIOS JAPAN will offer more than 100 products, including electric blankets, kitchen appliances, electric toothbrushes and coffee items, at discounts of up to 35% during “Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale 2026,” which begins October 16.
[Limited-time pop-up] “Ohatozzo,” an innovative Japanese sweet from taiyaki specialty shop 銀のあん, arrives at Tama Plaza Terrace on Monday, 10/19!
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Taiyaki specialty shop 銀のあん, operated by 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will sell its new product “Ohatozzo” for a limited time at Tama Plaza Terrace starting October 19, 2026.
JAL and Tokyo Tatemono to showcase attractions from across Japan at Otemachi: “JAL Furusato Marche” to be held on October 28 and 29, bringing together regional specialties and tourism resources to connect communities and cities
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Tokyo Tatemono and JAL will hold “JAL Furusato Marche” at Mori Plaza on the 2nd basement floor of Otemachi Tower on October 28 and 29, 2026, showcasing regional specialties and tourism resources from across Japan to urban audiences.
株式会社建設システム (KENTEM) now using “AI Search Partners.” Advancing SEO and AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) to expand awareness in the construction and disaster prevention fields in anticipation of the AI search era
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株式会社建設システム (KENTEM) has adopted TechSuite株式会社’s “AI Search Partners,” a service that supports AI search optimization. Following significant increases in impressions and traffic from its existing SEO support, the company decided to proceed with full adoption after an initial assessment, aiming to expand awareness and avoid missed opportunities in the AI search era.
Facts
Blog post impressions increased to 2.7 times their previous level
The average ranking of all articles also improved from 12th to 6th
Traffic to the site also increased 2.3 times
An initial comprehensive report of approximately 60 pages
I rate my overall satisfaction with TechSuite’s support 9 out of 10
Winners announced: 6 companies and 6 individuals to receive the “Management Success Award 2026,” honoring managers who have transformed management
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株式会社mento announced the 6 winning companies and 6 individuals for the “Management Success Award 2026,” which honors managers who have transformed management. The winners will be recognized at the in-person conference “Management Success Summit 2026,” to be held on November 5.
SLASH VISION PTE. LTD. has officially launched the stablecoin payment card app “Slash App” and opened “Slash Card” to the public. New features include a friend referral program, biometric login and identity verification using a driver’s license.
Facts
Issuance to begin on April 20, 2026
Original1人あたり10ドル相当の報酬を付与します
Referrers with monthly usage of at least 500 dollars
A total value of 20 dollars
Up to 10 people per month
Up to 1.5% cashback
Launch date: Oct. 15, 2026
Established: July 2023
Companies mentioned：SLASH VISION PTE. LTD.、Slash Vision、株式会社オリエントコーポレーション、オリコ、株式会社アイキタス、アイキタス、Slash Vision Japan 株式会社
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE announces details of an all-inclusive tour-and-stay plan connecting Hakone and Kyoto, as well as its restaurants and SPA treatments
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Ahead of the opening of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, 三井不動産リゾートマネジメント announced details of “THE MITSUI Grand Tour,” an all-inclusive tour plan connecting its 2 hotels in Hakone and Kyoto, as well as the new hotel’s restaurants and SPA.
Facts
Scheduled to open on Dec. 15, 2026
Marking its 6th anniversary
4 restaurants and bars
Earned a Michelin 一-star rating for 3 consecutive years
1,200,000 yen
3,210,000 yen
Companies mentioned：三井不動産リゾートマネジメント株式会社、三井不動産グループ、HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE、HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO、POLA B.A / B.A グランラグゼ、Margy's Monte Carlo
BeaconLink unveils Japanese application site for PhoneBox eSIM aimed at students studying in Canada and working-holiday travelers
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BeaconLink合同会社, the official Japanese partner for PhoneBox eSIM for students studying in Canada and working-holiday travelers, has launched a Japanese eSIM application and support site.
焦点工房 launches dedicated filter page for lens brand Thypoch
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株式会社焦点工房 has launched a dedicated filter page for lens brand Thypoch. The page introduces 2 products, the high-transmission, low-reflection Zero Reflex Clear Filter and the Organic Black Mist Filter, which diffuses light, and explains their optical performance, comparison examples, slim design and other features.
Facts
High transmittance averaging 99.8% or more
Low-reflection performance with a reflectance of 0.1%
22+22 layers of nano-coating
Thickness kept to about 2.5mm
Launched in 2023 as a new brand from a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer specializing in cinema lenses
-FUJI- Makiya Appreciation Festival 2026: “Community and the Future” in preparation for emergencies
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株式会社マキヤ will hold the “-FUJI- Makiya Appreciation Festival 2026” at Hiromi Park in Fuji City on Nov. 8, 2026. The event will include community disaster-preparedness awareness activities and stage events, with free admission.
Shoe brand RYO ASO, which “has no physical stores and does not sell online,” to hold its final trunk show of 2026 in Ebisu
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Tokyo-based shoe brand RYO ASO maintains a model of taking orders only at trunk shows held several times a year, with no physical stores or online sales. The brand will hold its final trunk show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, in Ebisu.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and Sunday, Nov. 1
12:00〜18:00
About 1 year and a half or more
Flat shoes: from 62,000 yen
3cm heels: from 64,000 yen
Companies mentioned：RYO ASO、マノロ・ブラニク、Cordwainers College
サーキュラー・ラボ・広島 to recycle disposable paper cups from THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA food court
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一般社団法人サーキュラー・ラボ・広島 will begin collecting and recycling disposable paper cups from the food court at THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA on a year-round basis starting in October 2026.
Those leaving are not “young employees within their 3rd year” or “problem employees”—what makes “5th-year employee attrition” more serious than new-graduate turnover?
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Mariko Ozawa, representative of 株式会社ミライの芽, will publish the book “More Serious Than New-Hire Turnover! How to Prevent ‘5th-Year Employee’ Attrition” on Oct. 15, 2026, focusing on the issue of attrition among employees in their 5th year, which she regards as more serious than new-graduate turnover.
Facts
University graduates: 33.8%
High school graduates: 37.9%
Conversations with more than 3,000 people in the field
Popular restaurant ジンギスカンおおにし, ranked １st in Kanagawa on 食べログ, launches its first frozen jingisukan product. Starts Oct. 16
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Jingisukan specialist ジンギスカンおおにし in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, will launch a project to develop frozen jingisukan products on the crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE on Oct. 16, 2026. The target amount is 1 million yen.
AI model “アリサ” analyzes 2027 S/S across Tokyo, NY, London, Milan and Paris, revealing “7 trends set to take off” across 5 cities
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ALISA PROJECT, which operates the AI model “アリサ,” analyzed the 2027 spring/summer fashion weeks in Tokyo, New York, London, Milan and Paris, and unveiled 7 trends: “SKIRT,” “LINGERIE / SHEER,” “DENIM,” “SPORT × ELEGANCE,” “VOLUME,” “STRONG COLOR” and “HUMAN TOUCH.” It also outlined plans to eventually develop an independent fashion media business and pursue activities as physical AI.
ユニゾン・ホールディングス invests in DriveX, an AI and business development company
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株式会社ユニゾン・ホールディングス has invested in 株式会社DriveX, which works in AI and business development. The investment amount and stake were not disclosed. The companies are considering future collaboration in AI and DX.
Establishes 一般社団法人つながるhahaco to protect the bond between mothers and children; launches first survey on school sports days
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一般社団法人つながるhahaco was established on Oct. 9, 2026, and has launched a survey about school sports days as part of an investigation into the realities of separation between mothers and children.