ECOVACS to exhibit at Amazon-hosted “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival,” showcasing its latest models at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya for 3 days starting Friday, Oct. 16
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ECOVACS Japan will exhibit at the “Overseas High-Tech Home Appliance Festival,” hosted by Amazon Japan at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya starting Oct. 16, 2026, showcasing its latest robot vacuum cleaners and window-cleaning robots.
Facts
3 days
Friday, October 16, 2026
4,000 Pa of pressure
260 rotations per minute
Powerful suction of up to 53 AW
180 countries worldwide
More than 38 million households
Cumulative sales of 3.1 million units
Celebrating its 28th anniversary
Companies mentioned：エコバックスジャパン株式会社、Amazon.co.jp、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Amazon.com, Inc.
Even with the same 25% unit-price increase, would you choose 100g for 250 yen or 80g for 200 yen? Persona AI tallies responses from 100 AI personas
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Using Persona AI, operated by シースリーレーヴ株式会社, 100 AI personas were asked about a hypothetical biscuit price revision involving a 25% unit-price increase. Option A (250 yen, 100g) was chosen 64 times, while Option B (200 yen, 80g) was chosen 19 times.
Facts
100 AI personas
250 yen including tax
100g
¥200 including tax
80 g
64 responses chose A
19 responses chose B
13 responses opted not to purchase
4 responses said there was not enough information to decide
Develops “Scallop Paint®,” a water-based fluoropolymer paint made with powdered scallop shells
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株式会社大林組 has developed “Scallop Paint®,” a water-based fluoropolymer paint incorporating powdered scallop shells as a biomass filler, and has applied it at 3 sites.
Facts
Toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
A sealant made using powdered scallop shells in 2024
CO2 emissions are 0.0879kg-CO2/kg
CO2 emissions will be -0.44kg-CO2/kg
By incorporating 20% biomass filler
Conditions equivalent to approximately 30 years of use in a real-world environment
2026 Kintetsu Winter Gifts: In-store orders begin Wednesday, Oct. 28
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近鉄百貨店 will begin online orders for “2026 Kintetsu Winter Gifts” on Oct. 14 and in-store orders at 7 locations on Oct. 28, offering 3 catalogs and 1,420 items.
New business transactions and annual reviews: first triage, then assess. 2線の匠クラウド releases “New Application” and “Bulk Screening”
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SecureNavi株式会社 has released “New Application,” which centralizes applications for new business transactions, and “Bulk Screening,” which performs basic checks on existing managed entities, for its security risk assessment cloud service “2線の匠クラウド” for 2nd-line departments.
Facts
60.5% of respondents felt that “at this rate, we won’t be able to keep up with risk checks and security screening”
The figure reached 68.3% among companies with 1,000–9,999 employees
The most common response was “There are too many reviews to process them all in time” (39.7%), and
Only 47.8% of companies said they “are able to conduct them for all targets”
“AI & Security Summit 2026” announces 12 lightning talk teams and 8 poster exhibitors! Companies, local governments and research institutions to present real-world AI applications
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The Japan AI Awards Executive Committee (secretariat: 一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会) announced 12 lightning talk speakers and 8 poster exhibitors for “AI & Security Summit 2026,” to be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 12, 2026. Companies, local governments and research institutions will present examples of their AI initiatives. Participation is free (advance registration required).
Priv Tech’s “AI Risk Checker” can also address risks lurking in external generative AI responses when combined with AI Hack’s hallucination detection feature
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Combining Priv Tech’s AI risk assessment tool “AI Risk Checker” with the hallucination detection feature announced by its group company AI Hack enables users to detect and verify incorrect responses (hallucinations) about companies and products generated by external generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
Yamanashi Chuo Bank achieves a 10% net increase in loan applications with the introduction of “Mico Engage AI”
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Yamanashi Chuo Bank introduced the LINE marketing tool “Mico Engage AI,” resulting in an approximately 10% net increase in consumer loan applications. The number of registered LINE friends also grew by approximately 1.3 times, and the approval rate exceeded the overall average by approximately 10 points.
AGRIST×welzo launch joint trial to build a “highly reproducible automation model” for cucumber cultivation
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AGRIST株式会社 and welzo have launched a joint demonstration trial at a cucumber test field in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, to develop a highly reproducible automation model integrating an automated harvesting robot and a cultivation control system.
“TEREA,” the tobacco stick for the “IQOS ILUMA” series, to launch “TEREA Black Mint Pearl” sequentially from Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Philip Morris Japan will launch “TEREA Black Mint Pearl,” a new stick for the “IQOS ILUMA” heated tobacco device, on October 15, 2026, bringing the lineup to 28 varieties.
Experience operating-room teamwork through VR! Jolly Good to offer a VR experience of total hip arthroplasty at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Hip Society
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株式会社ジョリーグッド will offer an experience featuring 360-degree VR footage of an operating room during total hip arthroplasty performed by Dr. Hisanobu Takahira of Kitasato University at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Hip Society, to be held in October 2026.
Facts
Approximately 70,000 total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures are performed annually
Understanding of team coordination under conventional teaching methods remained at 39%
Understanding of team coordination improved from 39% to 80% (approximately 2.05 times)
Improved from 39% to 80% (approximately 2.05 times)
The program uses approximately 20 minutes of VR footage
南知多ビーチランド＆南知多おもちゃ王国 will hold a special “美浜町 Residents Appreciation Day” for 美浜町 residents on October 17 and 24, 2026, offering benefits including free admission.
The “mamaro™” self-contained baby care room has now been installed in all 47 prefectures!
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The “mamaro™” self-contained baby care room developed by Trim株式会社 has now been installed in all 47 prefectures, with its introduction in Yamanashi Prefecture marking the milestone.
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
1,000 units installed cumulatively across the series
2 million cumulative uses
Companies mentioned：Trim株式会社、BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR 甲府貢川店
NECネッツエスアイ株式会社 has published the “NECネッツエスアイ Report 2026” to inform stakeholders about its efforts to create social value and achieve sustainable growth.
The “gaming × learning × place to belong” model expands to Tama, Tokyo. An e-sports-focused free school opens
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RE:VISION Free School Seiseki-Sakuragaoka, an e-sports-focused free school operated by 株式会社minato, has opened in Tama, Tokyo. It has adopted 株式会社タオ’s “Tenjin X” ICT learning materials and supports school-refusing children and students by providing a place to belong and opportunities to learn.
株式会社WOW WORLD will exhibit at “AI-PAX 2026 Osaka,” taking place at Grand Front Osaka on Oct. 29–30, 2026, showcasing its in-house-developed email delivery system “WEBCAS e-mail” and web survey system “WEBCAS formulator.”
Experience Korea as it is today in Shibuya! “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION” opens on Oct. 15!
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株式会社MXN JAPAN has announced “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION,” an event hosted by South Korea’s 新世界百貨店 and taking place at Shibuya Scramble Square and other venues from Oct. 15, 2026.
ハイマネージャー株式会社 to exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka '26”; CEO 五十嵐未来 and sales director 金子香平 to explain how to review performance evaluation systems and design personnel systems at a seminar
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ハイマネージャー株式会社, part of the Cubic Group, will exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka '26,” taking place at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 20 and 21, 2026. CEO 五十嵐未来 and sales director 金子香平 will speak about how to review performance evaluation systems and design personnel systems.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Wednesday, the 21st
Booth No. 5-50
Supported the design of systems for more than 300 companies
Latest real estate market trends report, “Estie Market Report,” October 2026 edition now available
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株式会社estie has released the October 2026 edition of its latest real estate market trends report, “Estie Market Report,” which compiles analyses from “estie Office Research,” powered by commercial real estate data and AI. This edition includes trends in office supply and demand across Tokyo’s central 5 wards, as well as detailed analyses of the Nihonbashi, Yaesu and Kyobashi areas and the Yoyogi area.
Facts
33,493 tsubo of floor space removed from listings
24,414 tsubo of floor space newly listed
Listed floor space stock was 301,462 tsubo, down 2.9% from the previous month
In Chuo Ward, 19,082 tsubo of floor space was removed from listings
5,847 tsubo of floor space newly listed
Listed floor space stock was 64,774 tsubo, down 17.0% from the previous month
In Shibuya Ward, a large listing was added in the Yoyogi area, bringing newly listed floor space to 3,957 tsubo
Listed floor space stock was 23,881 tsubo, up 9.4% from the previous month
Chiyoda Ward: 82,841 tsubo
Minato Ward: 100,979 tsubo
Shinjuku Ward: 28,987 tsubo
Across the area, 14,068 tsubo of floor space was removed from listings
1,041 tsubo of floor space newly listed
The potential vacancy rate was 1.96%
The average listing period was 407 days
Across the area, 2,479 tsubo of floor space was newly listed
The potential vacancy rate was 3.02%
The average listing period was 219 days
Building information for approximately 88,000 buildings and 400,000 floors nationwide
Listing information for 5 million tsubo
240,000 rent records
Information on tenant companies in major cities: 450,000 records
“Total Support for Corporate Health Management” meets growing demand from businesses; registrations of occupational physicians and occupational health nurses exceed 10,000
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株式会社エムステージ announced that cumulative registrations of occupational physicians and occupational health nurses on its “Total Support for Corporate Health Management” platform, which supports corporate health management, have surpassed 10,000.
Facts
Surpassed 10,000 followers
431 companies named “2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations”
45 companies named to “White 500,” the top tier of the large enterprise category
[Wakamono Research survey] Asked young people in the Reiwa era: Ranking of their favorite TV dramas starring Masato Sakai
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According to a survey by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ, 54.8% of young people aged 15–20 have watched a drama starring Masato Sakai. In the ranking of favorite dramas, “Hanzawa Naoki” took first place, “VIVANT” second, and “Legal High” third.
Warmth meets a realistic sheer, bare-skin look! Atsugi launches thick fleece-lined styles from its “Fake Tights” brand
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アツギ株式会社 will launch “Fleece-Lined Fake Color Tights” and “Fleece-Lined Fake Skin Tights,” made with thick fleece-lined fabric equivalent to 380 denier, under its “Fake Tights” brand in October 2026.
A purple Piyorin to brighten this Halloween! “Halloween Piyorin” on sale from Oct. 23
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ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社 will begin selling “Halloween Piyorin,” a Halloween-limited edition of its Piyorin sweet made with Nagoya Cochin eggs, on Oct. 23, 2026.
Made-in-Italy independent watch brand INCEPTUM launches new watches – its first shaped watch, EPSILON ε (Epsilon), is released in 2 models.
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The new EPSILON ε watch by Italian independent watch brand INCEPTUM will go on sale at H°M’S” WatchStore, operated by 株式会社ビヨンクール. It features a tonneau-shaped case and the brand’s in-house I-02 manual-winding movement, and will be available in a limited edition of 50.
＜Limited-quantity release＞For the season when dryness can leave skin looking dull. Multivitamin hydration for a radiant “glow skin” complexion※1! The popular “LuLuLun Hydra V Mask” gets a highly moisturizing version available only in fall and winter.
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Dr.ルルルン株式会社 will launch a fall-and-winter-only, highly moisturizing version of its “LuLuLun Hydra V Mask,” from the face mask brand LuLuLun, which has sold more than 3 billion sheets across the series. It is priced at 880 yen including tax and comes in a pack of 7. It will be available first at マツモトキヨシ and ココカラファイン starting Oct. 15, 2026, and at drugstores nationwide and elsewhere from Dec. 1 of the same year.
Launch of EV charging service using a battery-based ultra-fast EV charging system
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株式会社パワーエックス and Kansai Electric Power have launched an EV charging service using PowerX’s battery-based ultra-fast EV charging system, Hypercharger Pro, at PLANT－2 Kaminaka Store, operated by 株式会社PLANT. With a maximum output of 150 kW, the service will also be used to examine energy management and the possibility of participating in the capacity market as part of joint research.
株式会社システムファイブ will exhibit with DJI at the lifestyle exhibition FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026, to be held in November 2026, showcasing products including drones, cameras and portable power supplies.
Long-established publisher 東京創元社 is holding its annual “Reprint Fair 2026,” bringing back 7 classic works of mystery, science fiction, fantasy and horror (8 volumes in total).
Ii Seikatsu to make passwordless “Passkeys” authentication standard on its shared authentication platform, “Ii Seikatsu Account,” for all products
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株式会社いい生活 has begun offering passwordless “Passkeys” authentication as standard on “Ii Seikatsu Account,” its shared authentication platform for all products.
A new way to work in local agriculture while keeping your main job. Initiative launched in Sagae City to create “third-category part-time farmers”
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株式会社Dooox has launched an initiative in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture, to develop a model for “third-category part-time farmers” who engage in agriculture while keeping their main jobs, and will hold the first tour in November 2026.
Minna Bank becomes the first taxi to hit the road with Japan’s first “rooftop signage” advertising provided by Essen
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株式会社みんなの銀行 announced that it is the first to take to the road with taxi advertising featuring Japan’s first “rooftop signage,” provided by 株式会社Essen. 30 vehicles will operate around Fukuoka City starting Oct. 15, 2026, and an X quiz campaign will be held to mark the launch.
Born from requests to “see the mechanisms inside, too”: “Retro Formula Premium Edition” lets users enjoy viewing the internal structure
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株式会社イーケイジャパン will begin shipping its assembly kit “Retro Formula Premium Edition (MR-9140),” which recreates a car’s mechanisms, in mid-November 2026. Its transparent body lets users observe and operate the internal structure.
【Record-high response on social media】A hugely popular PRESS BUTTER SAND flavor returns! A butter sandwich that delights the senses, from its colorful packaging to the aroma and flavor of Japanese black tea. “Japanese Black Tea Earl Grey Butter Sandwich”
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A hugely popular flavor from PRESS BUTTER SAND, operated by 株式会社BAKE, “Japanese Black Tea Earl Grey Butter Sandwich,” will be available for presale to members from October 15, 2026, following a strong response on social media, and go on general sale from November 1 of the same year.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Available for presale from October 15, 2026
Price: ¥1,512 (tax included)
Japanese Black Tea Earl Grey Butter Sandwich, 5-pack
Sales period: November 1, 2026–January 14, 2027
Founded: April 2013
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、PRESS BUTTER SAND、BAKE Membership Program、BAKE the SHOP、BAKE the ONLINE、楽天市場、Yahooショッピング、Amazon、auPayマーケット、LINEギフト、BAKE INC.、BAKE CHEESE TART、クロッカンシュー ザクザク、RINGO、しろいし洋菓子店、caica、トーキョー煎餅、TeaDrop.、A Bite Coffee
PHONE APPLI promotes its Hagi office as a “strategic hub for advancing people, organizations and businesses”
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株式会社PHONE APPLI supported a seminar held on September 10, 2026, and introduced its Hagi office as a “strategic hub for advancing people, organizations and businesses.”
Facts
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
17 people participated
Since 2019
More than 20 local residents
About 90% of employees felt that engagement had improved
Innovation mindset improved by about 60%
Interest in local issues increased by about 70%
About half of employees continue to maintain ties with the local community
【Exercise opportunities accessible even to shift workers】Hybrid plan for older employees now available
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a hybrid plan for older employees working in shift-based workplaces through its corporate health management support service, “BODY PALETTE.”
【Eggs ’n Things】Autumn-limited sweet potato and apple pancakes arrive! “Sweet Potato and Apple Brûlée Pancakes” and “Maple Bacon Burger,” October 21–November 24
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EGGS ’N THINGS JAPAN株式会社 will offer autumn menu items, including “Sweet Potato and Apple Brûlée Pancakes” and “Maple Bacon Burger,” for a limited time from October 21 to November 24.
Facts
¥2,398, tax included
2,068 yen including tax
858 yen, tax included
¥1,620, tax included
Wednesday, October 21
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Companies mentioned：EGGS ’N THINGS JAPAN株式会社、Eggs ’n Things、Eggs ’n Things Coffee
Familiar’s first collaboration with furniture brand arflex: POP-UP at 伊勢丹新宿店 themed around “sustainability”; 3 styles, including bear bags made from furniture materials
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株式会社ファミリア is collaborating with furniture brand arflex for the first time, holding a POP-UP at 伊勢丹新宿店 themed around “sustainability” and selling 3 styles, including bear bags made from furniture materials.
Facts
From November 18, 2026
Celebrating 55 years of sales in Japan
Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
Customers who spend 16,500 yen or more including tax
A survey of 2,324 junior and senior high school students conducted by スタディプラス株式会社 found that 80.8% of high school 3rd-year students choose their own cram school or prep school, with self-determination serving as a key to continuing their studies.
Facts
Responses were received from 2,324 people
53.8% attend a cram school or prep school
80.8% of high school 3rd-year students choose their cram school or prep school themselves
The share who made the decision themselves was about 13 percentage points higher
“Evidence-Based Parenting That Draws Out Children’s Potential: How to Raise Children for Growth That Comes Later, Up to Age 10” goes on sale — More important than “getting ahead in learning” or “extracurricular lessons”: an evidence-based guide to parenting that helps academic ability blossom later
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株式会社日経BP will release “Evidence-Based Parenting That Draws Out Children’s Potential: How to Raise Children for Growth That Comes Later, Up to Age 10,” written by Keito Nakamichi, on October 16, 2026. Based on evidence that developing social-emotional skills and executive function is more important than getting ahead in learning, the book also includes a conversation with Mari Hirotsuru.
Can a smartphone become a giant plush toy!? Introducing the approximately 54 cm “Totteki Phone Plush,” available as an original prize from エブリデイとってき屋!
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株式会社東洋 will offer “Totteki Phone Plush,” an approximately 54 cm smartphone-themed plush toy, from October 10, 2026, as part of its “Everyday Original Prizes” crane game prize series.
DATAFLUCT begins testing a sales support AI agent at 伊藤忠食品
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DATAFLUCT has begun testing its sales support AI agent “Airlake BI Agent” at 伊藤忠食品. The agent is scheduled to be used in sales operations from December 2026, with 4 functions—including conversational search and automatic generation of sales proposal materials—aimed at improving operational efficiency and sales capabilities.
Facts
Testing in sales operations is scheduled to begin in December 2026
With a history spanning more than 140 years
Handling approximately 500,000 items
Testing the effectiveness of 4 functions that support sales activities from end to end
Since the kickoff at the end of July 2026
Company certified as a JAXA venture in 2019※
Capital: 1.49712 billion yen (including capital reserves)
“AI Security asilla” introduced at アミュプラザ長崎, a large commercial complex next to Nagasaki Station
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株式会社アジラ has introduced its AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” at 「アミュプラザ長崎」, operated by JR長崎シティ, in collaboration with JR九州セコム. Operations began in October 2026, with the aim of improving security quality through early detection of falls and abnormal behavior.
Facts
Original延床面積は約84,500㎡
The parking lot has space for approximately 1,500 vehicles.
【フォーシーズンズホテル京都】 Offering an exquisite restaurant menu to mark its 10th anniversary
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フォーシーズンズホテル京都 is offering special restaurant menus to mark its 10th anniversary. Accommodation plans are also available, including a free 3rd night and discounts of up to 15%.
Enjoy every day in your garden without worrying about it being trashed. The ultrasonic and light-based cat deterrent “ALTENA アニマルバスターズ アシュラ2(AMB-06)” has been reborn as ALTENA. Eligible for extra points during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon!
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三金商事株式会社’s “ALTENA アニマルバスターズ アシュラ2(AMB-06)” has been relaunched under the ALTENA brand, featuring 5 modes and 3-way sensors. It is eligible for extra points during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon.
Let’s build a new future together and put “絵本のまち板橋” in the spotlight! — Crowdfunding campaign launches to promote picture books and a creative city —
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Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, has launched a project to promote “絵本のまち板橋” through a hometown tax donation crowdfunding campaign, seeking donations toward a target of 1 million yen.
Traditional Japanese beauty meets stunning ukiyo-e graphics! A new “balloon tote bag” with an official Grand Sumo license is here!
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株式会社イーカムグループ will launch a new balloon tote bag with an official Grand Sumo license in mid-January. Featuring ukiyo-e graphics, it will be priced at 4,290 yen (tax included).
名古屋商科大学 held teacher training using the case method for faculty and staff of 愛知県立刈谷北高等学校 on October 7, 2026, and is considering introducing it into inquiry-based learning next academic year.
タイガー魔法瓶 proposes “next-generation automatic cooking appliances”: the “Multi Grill Cooker GRISIA〈グリシア〉CLX-A400,” a 16-in-1 appliance featuring industry-first※1 heater technology, launches November 21, 2026 (Sat.)
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タイガー魔法瓶 will launch the “Multi Grill Cooker GRISIA〈グリシア〉CLX-A400,” an automatic cooking appliance with a double-sided grill function featuring carbon and IH heaters, an industry first, on November 21, 2026.
GIG’s Ishikawa to speak at the webinar “Redesigning Marketing Operations in the AI Era—Bringing Planning, Production, Analysis and Operations Together in One Results-Driven Flow”
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Shoki Ishikawa of 株式会社GIG will speak at the webinar “Redesigning Marketing Operations in the AI Era” on October 29, 2026, explaining approaches to web analytics and the use of AI.
【APAMAN】 Abandoned bulky waste at an apartment complex removed 3 days after a warning notice was posted; case study released on use of cloud-based AI video surveillance system
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APAMAN株式会社 has released a case study on the trial operation of a cloud-based AI video surveillance system at an apartment complex managed by group company プレストサービス. After abandoned bulky waste was identified, a warning notice was posted, and its removal was confirmed 3 days later.
【タイガー魔法瓶 survey on home cooking habits】 Top “cooking shortcuts” are “skipping knife work,” followed by “skipping the fish grill”; while “skipping the stovetop” is growing among younger generations, “grilling and stir-frying” remains the most common cooking method
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タイガー魔法瓶 has announced the results of a survey on home cooking habits among 888 men and women in their 20s to 50s. Younger generations are more likely to skip cooking tools or steps, particularly “skipping knife work” and “skipping the fish grill,” while “grilling and stir-frying” remains the most common cooking method. In response, the company will launch the new “Multi Grill Cooker GRISIA CLX-A400,” featuring a double-sided grill function.
Facts
888 men and women in their 20s to 50s from across Japan
Scheduled to launch on November 21, 2026 (Sat.)
An automatic cooking appliance with 16 functions in 1
An average of 5.1 fewer items
A difference of an average of 3.2 times
They perform approximately 1.5 times as many steps.
While the figure reaches 22.5% among people in their 50s
It is approximately 1.4% among people in their 20s
[New Release] The hugely popular series, which has sold over 400,000 copies, is now available in a newly combined edition! “Youkai Torimonochou: Youkai Oedo Arc, Combined Edition, Upper and Lower Volumes” (written by Taizo Osaki / illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga) ships Oct. 15
Terra Charge launches the 2nd installment of “Cocotera!,” a quiz campaign about Japan’s prefectures
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Terra Charge株式会社 will launch the 2nd installment of its “Cocotera!” campaign for its “Terra Charge” EV charging service on Oct. 15, 2026. Participants who correctly answer all questions about 6 prefectures, including Aomori Prefecture, will receive a 50% discount coupon usable at charging spots in the participating prefectures.
Facts
8-part series
50% discount coupon
For 6 prefectures
Limit of 1 use
Companies mentioned：Terra Charge株式会社、Instagram、X、iOS、Android、App Store、Google Play
Seiya Kamei Piano Recital Tour 2027 Supported by MUFG Wealth Management: Fukuoka Symphony Hall performance set for April 11, 2027! Advance ticket sales begin today!
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The Fukuoka performance of Seiya Kamei’s Piano Recital Tour 2027 has been confirmed for April 11, 2027, at Fukuoka Symphony Hall, and advance ticket sales have begun.
The long-awaited 10mL eau de parfum takes center stage in the holiday kit. athletia’s fragrances are available in all 3 scents, for yourself or someone special.
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株式会社エキップ’s skincare brand athletia will release the “Eau de Parfum Holiday Kit 2026” on Oct. 16. The kit includes all 3 scents of the long-awaited 10mL perfume and a mini body oil.
Facts
10 mL size
Friday, Oct. 16
Price: 14,850 yen (tax included)
Makes up more than 90% of the fragrance ingredients
[First event] Applications open for the “ARENA TOUR: Sustainability Edition” at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
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トヨタアルバルク東京株式会社 will hold the first “ARENA TOUR: Sustainability Edition” on Oct. 23, 2026, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, which has earned LEED GOLD certification. A facility tour and talk session will introduce the venue’s sustainability philosophy and operations.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Participation fee: 8,500 yen (tax included)
Capacity: Approximately 80 people
A multipurpose arena with capacity for about 10,000 people
Rich flavors of Hokkaido red-fleshed melon and mango! Decadent candies and gummies bursting with juice arrive as PAPABUBBLE’s “Rich Fruit Series” goes on sale Oct. 15
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Craft Candy Theater “PAPABUBBLE” will launch candies and gummies from its “Rich Fruit Series,” made with 5 kinds of fruit, including Hokkaido red-fleshed melon and mango, on Oct. 15.
[Labor and social security attorney explains] “Power harassment by subordinates” is also out of bounds. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Harassment Prevention Interpretation Q&A” draws the line on work-drinking events, forced coming out, and sexual harassment by business partners
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a free seminar video on YouTube explaining questions about power harassment, sexual harassment, and consultation services in the “Interpretation of Provisions on the Duty to Take Measures to Prevent Harassment” published by 厚生労働省 on April 24, Reiwa 8.
Korean skincare brand Torriden launches the “Dive-In Intensive Line,” a highly moisturizing※1 line from its hugely popular Dive-In series. 3 products—toner, serum, and cream—provide intensive moisturizing barrier care
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マルマンＨ＆Ｂ株式会社 has launched the “Dive-In Intensive Line,” a new series from Korean skincare brand Torriden, and reported global sales of 181.1 billion won in the first half of 2026, up 50% from the same period last year.
Facts
At select drugstores from Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
At drugstores nationwide from Thursday, April 1, 2027
Dive-In Intensive Toner / 250ml
2,310 yen (tax included)
Dive-In Intensive Serum / 50ml
2,420 yen (tax included)
Dive-In Intensive Cream / 100ml
2,860 yen (tax included)
Approximately 80,000 stores in 43 countries worldwide
Global sales in the first half of 2026 reached 181.1 billion won
MAXWIN launches the “K-CJS01-MAX,” a jump starter that requires no charging and supports large vehicles with up to 6L diesel and 8L gasoline engines
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Automotive accessories brand MAXWIN (operated by 昌騰有限会社) has launched the “K-CJS01-MAX,” a supercapacitor jump starter that requires no charging. It delivers peak current of 2000A and supports starting large vehicles with gasoline engines up to 8L and diesel engines up to 6L.
Experience the excitement of the top pros up close! Special “Premium Seats” on sale now [56th Vantelin Tokai Classic]
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Spectator services for the 56th Vantelin Tokai Classic, including special reserved seats in the “Premium Seat” section and tours allowing spectators inside the ropes, are now on sale and proving popular. The tournament will be held at the West Course of 三好カントリー倶楽部 from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2026.
[Event Report] More than 5 times the previous number: 73 companies and approximately 8,000 participants! 45.2% of companies increased audiobook usage in the “Corporate Audiobook Marathon 2026”
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株式会社オトバンク announced the results of the “Corporate Audiobook Marathon 2026,” held for companies that have adopted the corporate version of audiobook.jp. More than 5 times the previous number of participants took part, with 73 companies and approximately 8,000 people, and usage increased at 45.2% of participating companies.
Macqlo, the high-performance brand specializing in black, teams up with Eddie Bauer for the first time! Custom down jacket based on the classic “Skyliner,” featuring its original “ultimex” material, goes on sale Oct. 19
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株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ is collaborating for the first time with U.S. outdoor brand Eddie Bauer to release a custom down jacket featuring its original “ultimex” material on Oct. 19.
A special event to explore a Japanese garden at night, illuminated by the colors, light and sounds of Japan: “Yokohama-Sankeien Night Concert - Nighttime Circuit Garden -”
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風のヘリテージ株式会社 will hold “Yokohama-Sankeien Night Concert - Nighttime Circuit Garden -,” a special event featuring color, light and sound to guide visitors through the garden at night, at Sankeien, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty celebrating its 120th anniversary, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 20
A total of 16 days
120th anniversary of its opening
A site of approximately 17.5 ha
17 historic buildings
10 buildings are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Adults (high school students and older): 1,000 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 500 yen
“Care Work Tour” to visit care and welfare workplaces in 4 locations around Japan! Participation at just 1 site is OK. Applications now open (free)
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株式会社マガジンハウス will hold the “Care Work Tour,” an event visiting care and welfare workplaces in 4 locations—Kanagawa, Tochigi, Nagasaki and Tokyo—from November 2026 to February 2027. The event is a joint project by こここ and KAIGO LEADERS, and will be held as part of a 厚生労働省 subsidy program. Participation is free, but participants must cover their own transportation costs.
Facts
4 locations nationwide
The series reaches its 3rd edition this fiscal year
Capital: 90 million yen
Capacity: 15 people per session
A total of 445 people participated from across Japan
A new W protein combining “soy” and “whey” joins TIGORA’s “Delicious Protein to Enjoy Every Day” series, which has sold more than 100,000 bags cumulatively!
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株式会社アルペン will release “Soy Whey Protein,” a new product combining soy and whey, in late September 2026 as part of the TIGORA protein series, which has sold more than 100,000 bags cumulatively.
[On sale today] New October releases from Earth Star Novel
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株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント will release new Earth Star Novel titles on Oct. 15, including a short story collection of “The Reincarnated Great Saint,” volume 1 of “The Bell of the Ogres of Suzuka,” volume 9 of “It’s Only Natural for a Maid,” and volume 15 of “Fluffy and Fuzzy: Drifting Through Another World.”
“Reiwa ８ Edition Statistical Handbook: 100 Indicators for 静岡県” Now on Sale
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静岡県統計協会 is selling the “Reiwa ８ Edition Statistical Handbook: 100 Indicators for 静岡県” for 440 yen. The pocket-sized, 108-page handbook features 100 indicators related to residents’ lives in the prefecture, along with national rankings.
[Reservations now open] Enjoy a special year-end and New Year moment at “Haku” in Sanjo, Kyoto, with a limited-time sukiyaki kaiseki meal featuring Kobe beef and Omi beef
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Haku in Sanjo, Kyoto, operated by G LION GROUP, will offer 3 types of sukiyaki kaiseki plans featuring Kobe beef and Omi beef for a limited time over the year-end and New Year period, and will open for special business hours.
Facts
Kobe beef sukiyaki kaiseki: 36,500 yen
Kobe beef and Omi beef chateaubriand sukiyaki kaiseki: 42,500 yen
Supporting students taking entrance exams with period underwear-style pads featuring encouraging messages as good-luck charms! Limited-edition “Elis Shorts Entrance Exam Support Design” now on sale
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大王製紙 will launch “Elis Shorts Entrance Exam Support Design,” period underwear-style pads to support students taking entrance exams, nationwide in a limited quantity starting Nov. 1, 2026. The packaging features plum blossoms and good-luck charm motifs, along with encouraging messages.
Sales promotion support service “SNAPBOARD,” which uses outfit snapshots, adds new “Pet Coordination” feature
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株式会社ガイアックス has added a new “Pet Coordination” feature for pet-wear brands to “SNAPBOARD,” its sales promotion support service that uses outfit snapshots.
Facts
Securities code: 3775
TEL: 03-5759-0342
Established: March 1999
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイアックス、ガイアックス、Fortune Business Insights
Aichi Prefecture autonomous driving project introduces vehicles and AI characters designed by students at International Professional University of Technology! — Spiral Towers, the comprehensive campus, will continue to serve as a departure and arrival point on the Nagoya Station side
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Vehicles and AI characters designed by students at International Professional University of Technology have been introduced to Aichi Prefecture’s autonomous driving project, and the governor took a test ride.
Aichi Prefecture autonomous driving project: Vehicle designed by HAL名古屋 students begins operating! — Spiral Towers, the comprehensive campus, will continue to serve as a departure and arrival point on the Nagoya Station side
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An autonomous vehicle designed by HAL名古屋 students has begun operating in an Aichi Prefecture project and also took part in a test ride for the governor. The comprehensive campus, Spiral Towers, will continue to operate as a departure and arrival point on the Nagoya Station side.
Association between urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio at discharge in hospitalized heart failure patients and subsequent kidney function decline and kidney-related events
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A research group including Juntendo University used data from the JROADHF-NEXT registry to show that among hospitalized heart failure patients, a higher urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) at discharge was associated with greater risks of subsequent kidney function decline, kidney-related events and all-cause mortality.
Facts
87 facilities across Japan
A total of 3,107 people were included
From 2019 to 2021
The 1 year after discharge
A 2-year follow-up period
Kidney-related events occurred in 195 patients (6.3%)
Companies mentioned：学校法人 順天堂、順天堂大学医学部循環器内科学講座、Journal of Cardiac Failure
The highly popular superpower battle series “Darwin’s Game,” with more than 10 million copies in circulation, gets a long-awaited new spin-off series, “Darwin’s Game: Flag Game,” launching in the November issue of Bessatsu Shonen Champion!!
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株式会社秋田書店 will launch the new series “Darwin’s Game: Flag Game,” a spin-off of “Darwin’s Game,” in the November issue of the manga magazine Bessatsu Shonen Champion.
株式会社NTTドコモ is holding the “【dポイント11周年】dポイント1億円分山分けキャンペーン” to mark the 11th anniversary of the launch of d POINT. Participants can share d POINT through entry and purchases at participating stores, and app users who log in will also receive a reward.
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11th anniversary of launch
d POINT worth 100 million yen
December 1, 2026, marks the 11th anniversary of the launch
The 1st round starts November 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
Until Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
From Thursday, October 15, 2026
Spent at least 500 d POINT
Made at least 5 purchases
A total of 100 million d POINT (limited period and use)
50 points for everyone
5,000 points as the 1st prize
For 5,000 winners
100 points as the 2nd prize
For 40,000 winners
50 points as the 3rd prize
For 100,000 winners
Annual point spending topped 400 billion points
In March 2026, annual point spending
5,000万 points each
Original1口あたりのポイント進呈上限は10ポイント
Points are valid for 94 days from the award date
The 1st round runs through the end of January 2027
The 2nd round runs through the end of February 2027
【ABCマート限定】Elevate your fall and winter style with tweed: adidas Originals TWEED & DENIM arrives
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株式会社エービーシー・マート will launch the adidas Originals limited collection “TWEED & DENIM” on October 15, 2026. The collection includes new colors of the SAMBA and HANDBALL SPEZIAL LOAFER, as well as a coverall jacket and pants made with tweed.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
15,400 yen (tax included)
16,500 yen (tax included)
21,450 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABCマート、ABC-MART、ABC-MART GRAND STAGE、adidas Originals
カワサキ launches “Ninja 1100SX Series Premium Select Campaign”
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株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン will run the “Ninja 1100SX Series Premium Select Campaign” for the Ninja 1100SX series from October 15 to December 31, 2026. Customers who purchase an eligible vehicle will receive either a genuine pannier case set or special-rate financing.
As REAL AKIBA BOYZ marks its 20th anniversary, it reopens its official e-commerce site as “Real Akiba Market”
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株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ has relaunched its affiliated group REAL AKIBA BOYZ’s official e-commerce site, moving it from BOOTH to the new “Real Akiba Market” to mark the group’s 20th anniversary.
For beautiful dishes and sinks, day after day. “ReFa ULTRA FINE BUBBLE KITCHEN (リファウルトラファインバブル キッチン)” launches Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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株式会社MTG will release “ReFa ULTRA FINE BUBBLE KITCHEN,” a fine-bubble generator for kitchen faucets from its beauty brand ReFa, on Nov. 4, 2026. The price is ¥18,000 (tax included).