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株式会社国際調達情報 began offering Google社’s large language model “Gemini 4 Argon” through the AI gateway “FastMetal” on Oct. 14, 2026. Prices are denominated in yen and payable in advance: 357.4 yen for input and 1,787 yen for output (excluding tax, per 1 million tokens).
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Companies mentioned：株式会社国際調達情報、FastMetal、Google社
Original第5回せとうちビジネスコンテストの学生限定「企業共創部門」のエントリーが開始され、締切は2026年11月9日。エフピコ、キャステム、マツオカコーポレーション、共栄、福山市の5者がテーマを提供し、学生のアイデアを事業化する。
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人スタイリィ、エフピコ、キャステム、株式会社キャステム、マツオカコーポレーション、株式会社マツオカコーポレーション、共栄、株式会社共栄、福山市、オイシックス、リディラバ、ベイシス株式会社
A survey of attitudes toward harassment training conducted by 株式会社リスキル, targeting 538 HR personnel, found that 56.3% said there was no difference in training by job position. “Comprehensive” training was the most commonly prioritized type.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社リスキル
チョウシ・チアーズ株式会社 has developed “君ヶ浜 Brut IPA,” a craft beer made by upcycling sushi rice provided by 株式会社銚子丸, and will begin test sales in limited quantities on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：チョウシ・チアーズ株式会社、株式会社銚子丸
公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構 will hold “青森県UIターンフェア2026” at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on Nov. 7, co-hosted with 青森県. All 40 municipalities in the prefecture will have booths, with consultations on relocating and work, networking with people who have already relocated, workshops and other activities.
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Companies mentioned：公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構、青森県、あおもり移住・推進協議会、(株)パソナ、(株)東京堂、FILLS CAFE
スカニアジャパン will add 北海道ふそう苫小牧支店 as an authorized service center and begin providing after-sales service in the area on Oct. 15, 2026. The initiative is based on a basic agreement with Hino Motors and 三菱ふそう.
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Companies mentioned：スカニアジャパン株式会社、北海道ふそう苫小牧支店、日野自動車株式会社、三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社、三菱ふそう、北海道ふそう
株式会社タビルモ will exhibit at “民泊旅館フェス2026,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026, to raise awareness of and support customer acquisition for “TABILMO（タビルモ）,” a booking site specializing in whole-building rentals.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社タビルモ、TABILMO（タビルモ）、Google、民泊旅館＆不動産投資フェス実行委員会
一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold “資金繰り改善セミナー in 熊本” at 熊本県民交流館パレア on Nov. 9, 2026. The free seminar will explain how to use subsidies and grants, loans and institutional financing, and tax incentives to address rising labor and raw material costs.
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、日本政策金融公庫
株式会社パラダイム・ラボ launched “アズリーチ®” on Oct. 15, a new platform supporting specified skilled workers from recruitment through post-employment management. The industry’s first end-to-end service works with more than 200 sending organizations and aims to deliver 20,000 job listings and 4,000 hires.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社パラダイム・ラボ、パラダイム・ラボ
株式会社七葉 will open “THIS IS MATCHA,” a new takeout-only tea stand concept from matcha cafe nana's green tea, operated as a subsidiary of its affiliate ダイコク電機, at 京都ヨドバシ店 in early December 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社七葉、nana's green tea、ダイコク電機株式会社、株式会社山政小山園
一般社団法人全国設備業DX推進会 will hold “関西消防設備士サミット2026” at MyDome Osaka on Nov. 6, 2026. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人全国設備業DX推進会、大阪消防設備協同組合、兵庫県防災設備協会、一般社団法人 全国消防機器協会、一般財団法人 日本消防設備安全センター、一般財団法人 大阪消防振興協会、一般社団法人 京都消防設備協会、一般社団法人 兵庫県消防設備保守協会、一般社団法人 全国消防機器販売業協会、一般社団法人 関西防災機器協会
一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold a cash-flow improvement seminar in Kanazawa on Nov. 4, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、ITビジネスプラザ武蔵、日本政策金融公庫
二本柳志津香, representative director of 株式会社空間スタイリング社, won the grand prize in the senior division of France’s international flower competition “CHALLENGE PIVERDIE 2026,” reaching the top as the only Japanese finalist.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社空間スタイリング社、主婦と生活社、主婦の友社
アイングループ will cooperate with awareness activities organized by 厚生労働省 and 日本薬剤師会 during “薬と健康の週間,” from Oct. 17 to 23, 2026, displaying posters and holding health events at pharmacies nationwide.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アインホールディングス、アイングループ、日本保険薬局協会、厚生労働省、日本薬剤師会
東芝エレベータ’s cumulative elevator signage installations have surpassed 10,000 since the service launched in 2021. The landmark 1万台目 was installed at “NAGOYA the TOWER.”
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Companies mentioned：東芝エレベータ株式会社、NAGOYA the TOWER
A limited-time holiday parfait, “An Adult’s Well-Deserved Strawberry Parfait ~Holiday Gift Box~,” will be available at Strings Hotel Nagoya’s グラマシースイート, operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ツカダ・グローバルホールディング、株式会社ベストブライダル、ストリングスホテル 名古屋、グラマシースイート
NVIDIA is working with semiconductor industry leaders to accelerate and automate chip design, manufacturing and inspection processes for AI-defined fabs, using the CUDA-X library suite, including cuPotential, NanoVDB and NPP.
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Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Lam Research、KLA、Applied Materials、Cadence、Siemens、Synopsys、COMSOL、Voltai、ChipAgents、Luminary、imec、Teradyne、Advantest
ALLDOCUBE is running a limited-time sale at its official Amazon.co.jp store through 23:59 on Oct. 19, 2026. Eligible products, including the new “iPlay 80E” and the mini series, are up to 39.9% off, with an additional 5% off using the code “ALLDOCUBEPD.”
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Companies mentioned：ALLDOCUBE、Amazon.co.jp、Shenzhen Alldocube Science and Technology Co., Ltd.、週刊SPA!
鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will begin taking reservations on Nov. 15, 2026, for its New Year’s limited-edition premium kamaboko, “一（はじめ）.” Priced at 30,240 yen, it is limited to 300 sets. Designer コシノジュンコ created the title lettering.
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Companies mentioned：鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社、鈴廣、文化服装学院、装苑、メトロポリタン美術館、トニー賞、DRUM TAO、VISIT JAPAN、大阪・関西万博、イタリア共和国、モンブラン、キューバ共和国、レジオン・ドヌール
株式会社エンディング総研 revamped its “Subsidy Information LINE” for funeral service providers on Oct. 15, adding a free subsidy guide and a chat consultation feature.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社エンディング総研、家族葬のファミーユ
白井ゆみ, representative of NPO法人MORE企画, became the first Japanese recipient of the PADI Ocean Torchbearer Award. Her marine conservation work in the Izu Peninsula was recognized.
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Companies mentioned：NPO法人MORE企画、PADI、ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN2026、MORE DIVING SCHOOL
As a result of their collaboration to localize and automate wire-harness production, マツダ and 矢崎総業 have adopted a wire harness made using a new production method for the first time in the new “MAZDA CX-5.” This reduced the number of harness types by about 80% compared with the previous model and established a system for delivering finished products from an affiliate’s plant in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to マツダ plants in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures.
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Companies mentioned：マツダ株式会社、マツダ、矢崎総業株式会社、矢崎総業
アイズドッグ各務原店, a grooming salon operated by 株式会社I One, will begin taking reservations for grooming appointments from October 2026 through December 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社I One、アイズドッグ各務原店、アイズドッグ
Original株式会社SynXは、企業の生成AIの安全な利活用を支援する「生成AI利活用セキュリティ支援サービス」の提供を開始した。本サービスは、利用状況の可視化を行う「生成AIセキュリティアセスメント」と、課題改善を支援する「生成AIガバナンス・セキュリティ構築」の2つで構成され、既存のセキュリティ脆弱性診断の知見を活用している。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社SynX、ポールトゥウィンホールディングス株式会社、OWASP GenAI Security Project、NIST
ASTRO GATE株式会社 has fully launched “SAKURA,” an initiative aiming to create spaceports and related businesses. A total of 20 companies and organizations, including major corporations and academic institutions, are participating to promote collaboration on spaceport planning and operations, infrastructure development, and maximizing economic value.
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Companies mentioned：ASTRO GATE株式会社、ケイコン株式会社、株式会社JTB、JFEエンジニアリング株式会社、スパークル株式会社、株式会社チェンジホールディングス、東海東京証券株式会社、株式会社トスネット、株式会社日建設計、日本航空株式会社、日本テレビ放送網株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社三井住友銀行、株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、三菱倉庫株式会社、株式会社優輪商会、一般社団法人Space Port Japan、次世代型宇宙港ワーキンググループ
株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free “Latest Trends and Strategic Report on Reducing SaaS Costs Through In-House AI Development [October 2026 Edition]” for the aesthetic medicine industry. Citing the revised Medical Care Act from 厚生労働省 and an IPA survey on DX trends, the report discusses the potential for cost savings through in-house development of AI-powered business tools.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社中央構想研究所、厚生労働省、IPA
5 finalists were selected for “GenAI HR Awards 2026,” and Kenta Noro, representative director of 株式会社オフショアカンパニー, joined as a second-round judge.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル、株式会社オフショアカンパニー、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、GUGA、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社アイスリーデザイン、株式会社シナジーグローバル、一般財団法人熱海観光局、NTTドコモ、SOMPOホールディングス、損保ジャパン、オプトグループ、株式会社オプトデジタル
株式会社Itera launched a new feature for its LLMO measurement and improvement tool “LLMOチェキ” on October 6, 2026. The feature displays mention rates in a matrix for each combination of question type and AI engine.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Itera、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overview、AIモード、Claude、Grok、Perplexity、Copilot
Gray-hair-dye shampoo “KUROクリームシャンプー” from the hair-care brand “VALANROSE,” operated by MOON-X Japan株式会社, will be renewed with a new size (150g) and a new color (yellow-brown) added starting in October. Cumulative sales have surpassed 3.5 million units.
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Companies mentioned：MOON-X Japan株式会社、MOON-X株式会社、VALANROSE、バランローズ、山陽百貨店、QVC、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング、ハンズ、ウェルシア
株式会社オーイズミフーズ, operator of the prestigious New York-born steakhouse “ベンジャミン ステーキハウス,” will offer a “Thanksgiving Special Course” for a limited time at its Roppongi location from November 13 through 26, 2026. The price is 22,000 yen (including tax and service charge).
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Companies mentioned：ベンジャミン ステーキハウス、株式会社オーイズミフーズ、ベンジャミンステーキハウス六本木店
株式会社クレアール announced that it will give away its “Final Paper” for the 2026 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant second-stage exam for free, and released plans for publishing a preliminary answer key and model answers.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社クレアール
新コスモス電機 has developed “Laser Gas Scan,” a system that uses laser gas detectors to monitor gas leaks across wide areas and displays changes in signals as two-dimensional images.
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Companies mentioned：新コスモス電機株式会社、新コスモス電機
JFEエンジニアリング held its internal event “DX Day!! 2026” at its Yokohama headquarters and online on October 13 and 14, sharing examples of initiatives and hosting talks on new ways of working through the use of data and AI.
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Companies mentioned：JFEエンジニアリング株式会社、日本マイクロソフト、東京ガス株式会社
Original株式会社東日本放送は、2026年12月に杜の都・仙台で恒例イベント「仙台クリスマスマーケット2026」を開催すると発表した。本年は2022年スタートから5周年を迎え、本場ヨーロッパをイメージした木造ヒュッテやイルミネーションなどを充実させる。イメージソングにはソナーポケットが起用され、会場は錦町公園にて実施される。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社東日本放送、テレビ朝日ミュージック、ソナーポケット
東和フードサービス株式会社 will hold a limited-time fair from October 16, 2026, at its こてがえし and ぱすたかん locations, featuring large oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture and house-made mentaiko.
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Companies mentioned：東和フードサービス株式会社、椿屋珈琲、こてがえし、ぱすたかん
株式会社慶洋エンジニアリング began sales on October 15 of “AN-R138,” a 10.66-inch, 3-camera surround-view smart mirror dashcam equipped with a 360° camera and parking monitoring system.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社慶洋エンジニアリング、KEIYO
Originalトミー ヒルフィガーとフラグメントが、90年代のプレッピースタイルを再解釈したカプセルコレクションを発表。2026年10月15日より発売。
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Companies mentioned：合同会社 PVHジャパン、トミー ヒルフィガー、フラグメント、Patta、Aries、CLOT、渋谷PARCO、心斎橋PARCO、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ
特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO） and 監督週間 announced 5 films as the first selections in the lineup for “Cannes 監督週間 in Tokio 2026,” which will be held at ヒューマントラストシネマ渋谷 starting December 5.
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Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構、VIPO、監督週間、Quinzaine des Cinéastes、Directors' Fortnight、ヒューマントラストシネマ渋谷、東京テアトル株式会社、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、株式会社ティー ワイ リミテッド、一期一会、在日フランス大使館、アンスティチュ・フランセ、ノブ・ピクチャーズ、東京彼女FILMS、Tessalit Productions、Rosa Filmes、Nightswim、Andergraun Films SL、CHI-FOU-MI PRODUCTIONS、Maipo Film、MIYU Productions、Au Praxinoscope
NTT Advanced Technology has begun developing AiActor, a next-generation RPA that generates work procedures through AI chat. It plans to unveil the concept at a trade show in 2026/10 and aims to launch the product in spring 2027.
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Companies mentioned：NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社、NTT-AT、NTTグループ、株式会社富士キメラ総研
株式会社ビジョン won the 2026 CRM Best Practice Award and the Continuing Award, bringing its total number of wins to 15.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ビジョン、一般社団法人CRM協議会
株式会社ナビタイムジャパン launched “Bus Stop and Route Management Cloud by NAVITIME,” a new service that centrally manages bus stop data and route information for fixed-route bus operators, on 2026/10/15. 京浜急行バス株式会社 is scheduled to be the first to adopt it.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ナビタイムジャパン、京浜急行バス株式会社、公益社団法人日本バス協会、株式会社ぽると出版
The container shape of “米唐番,” an insect repellent for rice containers from エステー株式会社, has been registered by 特許庁 as a three-dimensional trademark.
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Companies mentioned：エステー株式会社、エステー、特許庁
株式会社カインズ opened “Cainz Reform ユアエルム青戸 Store,” a compact store specializing in renovations, inside the commercial facility ユアエルム青戸 in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. The company is accelerating its expansion in urban areas, targeting 20 stores within fiscal 2026 and 50 stores in fiscal 2027.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社カインズ、ユアエルム青戸、京成線、ルミエール新小岩店、シャポー小岩店、ミーツ国分寺店、荻窪タウンセブン店、小田急町田店
On 2026/10/21, FM AICHI will present “MEETS MY AICHI,” a feature on Tobishima Village in Aichi Prefecture. Ayano Mizuki will report from the area, and a listener-participation giveaway campaign will also be held.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社エフエム愛知、FM AICHI、Amazon
株式会社おやつカンパニー will release Baby Star Ramen Maru, supervised by popular Hakata ramen shop 博多純情らーめんShin-Shin, nationwide for a limited time starting 2026/10/19.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社おやつカンパニー、博多純情らーめんShin-Shin
ISEHAN lab., the e-commerce brand of 株式会社伊勢半, will release a limited-edition Night Lip Serum with a herbal tea scent, “Suyari Serum Lip Serum Stick F 01 Healing Herb,” in limited quantities starting 2026/10/22.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社伊勢半、ISEHAN lab.、イセハンラボ、Amazon、楽天、TikTok shop、ISEHAN online store
東京都小金井市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on 2026/10/15 for the “Koganei City Disaster Toilet Truck Introduction Project,” aimed at disaster preparedness and supporting disaster-hit areas nationwide. The fundraising target is 5 million yen, with donations being solicited through Satofull Crowdfunding and CAMPFIRE.
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Companies mentioned：東京都小金井市、株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE
グラムス株式会社 launched “Virtual Try On Version 2 (VTO2),” the model-worn image generation feature of its “SASAGE.APP” e-commerce listing workflow tool, on 2026/10/15. It uses product measurements to automatically generate more realistic images of clothing being worn.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社キャスター、グラムス株式会社、株式会社ZOZO、株式会社KLD
The social media campaign for “Hikari to Monogatari 2026,” a fireworks and music LIVE event in Gifu Prefecture, is drawing attention. It promotes the region’s appeal through a countdown built around a story about a “ghost that steals light.” The event will feature 9,000 fireworks, 1,000 drones and live performances by Little Parade and other artists.
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Companies mentioned：ひかりとものがたり実行委員会、東映ビデオ株式会社、株式会社テレビ朝日ミュージック、吉岡株式会社、ローソンチケット、チケットぴあ、イープラス、Little Parade、MADAMADA、竹下☆ぱらだいす、Aqua Timez
広島工業大学 held the “Kōdai Summit Collaborative PBL” in 2026/9 in partnership with 9 private engineering universities from across Japan. Students worked together on learning projects aimed at solving local challenges on Miyajima.
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Companies mentioned：学校法人鶴学園、広島工業大学、愛知工業大学、大阪工業大学、神奈川工科大学、芝浦工業大学、東北工業大学、福井工業大学、福岡工業大学、北海道科学大学
第一学院高等学校, operated by 株式会社ウィザス, will hold the online cultural festival “WITHUS DAIICHICUP” on 2026/11/14. Students from 68 campuses nationwide will participate in交流 and presentations.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ウィザス、第一学院高等学校、レアル・ソシエダ、FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン、シント＝トロイデン、バレンシア
株式会社アイビー化粧品, in collaboration with 同志社大学 and others, identified an extract from the leguminous plant Sophora flavescens that suppresses immune response signaling, including the NF-κB pathway, and will present its findings at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmacognosy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイビー化粧品、同志社大学、工学院大学、山口大学
Cricut, Inc. began selling its new “Universal Pen” lineup, comprising 14 products compatible with all Cricut cutting machines, in Japan on October 15, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：Cricut, Inc.、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング
スパイラル株式会社 will hold an online seminar on information security governance, featuring a presentation by JX Metals, on October 23.
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Companies mentioned：スパイラル株式会社、ＪＸ金属株式会社、株式会社パイプドビッツ
Original株式会社S.E.ネットワークの調査メディア「ポイ活・家計データ研究所」が、銀行10行の口座開設キャンペーンと預金金利を2021年から2026年まで比較した結果、基本金利は横並びだが、優遇上限や特典額に差が生じている。特に三菱UFJ、三井住友、みずほの大手3行が2025〜26年に特典へ本格参入し、条件付きで最大6.8万円の特付を提供している。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社S.E.ネットワーク、ポイ活・家計データ研究所、マネー大全、三菱UFJ、三井住友、みずほ、楽天、りそな、PayPay、ドコモSMTBネット、イオン、auじぶん、SBI新生、日本銀行
公益財団法人新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団 will hold Vol.2 of the “Thank You Concert,” planned by Mika Horii, at Sumida Triphony Hall on March 14, 2027, with Koichi Yamadera appearing as a special guest. General ticket sales begin on November 2, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：公益財団法人新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団、TBS、カンゼン、徳間書店、洗足学園音楽大学附属指揮研究所、新日鉄文化財団、紀尾井シンフォニエッタ東京、ボルツァーノ＝トレント・ハイドン管弦楽団、洗足学園音楽大学、NHK
株式会社ギフトホールディングス will launch an exclusive concierge service for shareholders and members of the golf resort THE SANCTUARY, scheduled to open in 2029, by the end of December 2026. The service will arrange 7 areas, including dining, transportation, and business, in one place, aiming to let members experience its value in their daily lives before the resort opens.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ギフトホールディングス、THE SANCTUARY
株式会社SORAMICHI has signed a capital and business alliance agreement with 伊藤忠商事株式会社. Through this alliance, SORAMICHI will play a role in Itochu’s digital business group strategy, strengthen its consulting capabilities, and expand its integrated support framework from planning through operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SORAMICHI、伊藤忠商事株式会社、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社ベルシステム24、AKQA UKA株式会社
株式会社ネクソン released a 7.5th anniversary update for the side-scrolling action RPG “MapleStory M” for iOS/Android on October 15, 2026. Major new content includes the new class “Hoyoung,” the new area “Painful Labyrinth,” the new boss “True Hilla,” and the new equipment “Arcane Shade,” while the maximum character level was raised to 300. Login events and various character growth support events are also underway.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクソン、NEXON Korea Corporation
株式会社radiko opened stores in October 2026 as the second wave of “radiko EC mall,” a merchandise sales platform for the radio and podcast free service “radiko.” The stores include FM大阪’s “赤maru,” TOKYO FM’s “NISSAN あ、安部礼司～BEYOND THE AVERAGE～,” and the official radiko character “ラジまる.”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社radiko、FM大阪、TOKYO FM、LINE、大日本ジェネラル(株)
Daiwa House Realty Management will begin accepting reservations for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Miyazaki, the first of its kind in Miyazaki Prefecture, on October 26, 2026. The hotel is scheduled for its grand opening on March 8, 2027.
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Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、大和ハウスリアルティマネジメント株式会社、ダイワロイネットホテルズ株式会社、ロイネットホテルソウル⿇浦（マポ）
YOSHIKI has released the full live video of “Forever Love,” performed with Josh Groban. BMG has submitted the track for consideration in 2 categories at the 69th Grammy Awards. Collaborations with Axl Rose and KORN, as well as awards in Japan and the U.S., have also been reported.
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Companies mentioned：YOSHIKI PR事務局、X JAPAN、BMG、ウォルト・ディズニー・コンサートホール、米レコーディング・アカデミー、Global Citizen Festival 2026、Guns N’ Roses、KORN、南カリフォルニア日米協会、日米協会
メットライフ生命保険 has opened registration for Triangle Tech X (TTX) 2026, a global technology conference to be held on October 27 and 28, 2026. Last year, more than 7,500 people from 67 countries attended. This year, companies including Red Hat, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and ServiceNow will speak on topics such as AI and cybersecurity.
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Companies mentioned：メットライフ生命保険株式会社、米国メットライフ、メットライフ、Red Hat、Palo Alto Networks、Cisco、ServiceNow
OriginalRX Japan合同会社は、2026年11月11日から13日まで東京ビッグサイトで「第13回 “日本の食品” 輸出 EXPO WINTER」と「JFEX WINTER」を同時開催する。2027年4月の食料品消費税率引き下げを見据え、国内外400社が出展し、輸出および国内向け商談を行う。
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Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、（独）日本貿易振興機構、ジェトロ、農林水産省、有限会社せい、株式会社アサムラサキ、海潤株式会社、FNBIO CO.,LTD、ロッテ、LOTTE MART
ニフティ株式会社 released the results of a survey on “friends and groups” targeting elementary and junior high school students. A total of 84.5% had experienced trouble in their friendships; the most common response for whom they consulted was “I don’t talk to anyone,” while “AI (such as ChatGPT)” ranked 2nd.
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Companies mentioned：ニフティ株式会社、ニフティキッズ、ChatGPT
リズム株式会社, in collaboration with ルームクリップ株式会社, will run a monitor campaign for the ultrasonic humidifiers “MIST Mini 2” and “MIST 250” from Oct. 15 to 21, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：リズム株式会社、ルームクリップ株式会社
一般社団法人エニワンプロジェクト announced that 大角知也氏 was appointed management and business development advisor effective October 2026. Drawing on his experience in healthcare, he will help communicate the value of activities centered on the perspectives of people directly affected and support sustainable business operations.
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人エニワンプロジェクト、IQVIA、FRONTEO、TXP Medical、早稲田大学ビジネススクール
Asabis株式会社 and 一般社団法人GREEN ZONE JAPAN announced that they will hold the international hemp and CBD exhibition “JIHE 2026” in Omotesando, Tokyo, on Nov. 13 and 14, 2026. More than 100 companies and organizations will participate, with Control Union, キセキグループ and TrueImports serving as official sponsors.
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Companies mentioned：Asabis株式会社、一般社団法人 GREEN ZONE JAPAN、Control Union、キセキグループ、TrueImports、米国産業用ヘンプ協議会、NIHC、Hempstatic、The Hemp Plastic Company、HEMP HUB、かんな研究所、日本臨床カンナビノイド学会、国立がん研究センター東病院、Medical Green Clinic、田園調布長田整形外科、Asia International Hemp Federation、AIHF、CannaReporter、Industrial Hemp International、Chamber of Cannabis Industry-Ghana、National Diversity & Inclusion Cannabis Alliance、NDICA、八幡屋礒五郎、麻福、GUE TRADING、野州麻炭Lab、weavearth Linen and Hemp、KonopiUS、グリーンフラスコ株式会社、HempTODAY JAPAN、株式会社プラントライフシステムズ、Clairvoyant Lab、Senti Solutions、Thai Stick Co., Ltd.、Canplant Solutions Inc.、p-Chip Corporation、KCAラボジャパン、Business of Cannabis、HEMP TODAY JAPAN、Trade Fair Times、StratCann、SHIRAFU、全国大麻商工業協議会、欧州産業ヘンプ協会、Chamber of Cannabis Industry, Ghana、北海道ヘンプ協会、麻産業創造開発機構、日本カンナビノイド協会
株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション, in partnership with 徳島ヴォルティス, a J2 club, will hold its first soccer school for elementary school students in Mima, Tokushima Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション、徳島ヴォルティス、徳島ヴォルティス株式会社
クリエーションライン has joined 大阪イノベーションハブ as a partner member and will begin collaborating with seed- and early-stage startups in Kansai through the engineering fund “COSTA.”
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Companies mentioned：クリエーションライン株式会社、大阪イノベーションハブ、公益財団法人大阪産業局、COSTA、Co-Creation Startup、株式会社FLATBOYS、株式会社Glocalist、内閣府
Original東京電機大学未来科学部は、11月20日に建築家の榊田倫之氏を講師に迎えたイブニングセミナーを開催する。
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Companies mentioned：東京電機大学、新素材研究所、株式会社日本設計、京都工芸繊維大学、平凡社、Lars Müller Publishers
株式会社でらゲー has released new generals, “LG丁之” and “LG来輝,” in the smartphone game “キングダム 乱 -天下統一への道-,” and is holding the 3rd “Autumn Harvest” event along with various gacha events.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社でらゲー、集英社、キングダム製作委員会
損保ジャパン and ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命 concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization with Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 14, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：損害保険ジャパン株式会社、損保ジャパン、ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命、ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス株式会社
フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold a free online web seminar explaining medical open data and how to use it.
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Companies mentioned：フロッグウェル株式会社
ユニ・チャーム will launch “Lifree Stretch-Fit Tape Fastener,” an incontinence product designed for easier fitting through an upper-and-lower split tape design and improved stretch, in early October 2026.
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Companies mentioned：ユニ・チャーム株式会社
Original株式会社スチームシップは、愛媛県砥部町で開催される「秋の砥部焼まつり2026」において、現地決済型ふるさと納税サービス「ゲンチ®」を活用した寄附受付を実施する。1口5,000円の寄附に対し、対象窯元約50軒で利用できる1,500円分の紙クーポンが発行され、寄附金は陶石確保プロジェクトに活用される。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社スチームシップ、総務省
Danish sports brand hummel (ヒュンメル) has made its first appearance at the “Earth Sports Festival” in partnership with ピエクレックス, launching a sustainability initiative by supplying bibs made from materials designed for environmental circulation.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社エスエスケイ、NPO法人越後妻有里山協働機構、hummel、ヒュンメル、ピエクレックス、株式会社ピエクレックス、村田製作所、帝人フロンティア
MOMIJI SYRUP, a domestically produced maple syrup from わくっとニッタ株式会社, a group company of Nitta Corporation, won the DOTO AWARD “Terroir Category Award,” presented by 一般社団法人ドット道東, at “DOTO FUN 2026,” held in Kushiro, Hokkaido, on October 3, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：ニitta株式会社、わくっとニッタ株式会社、一般社団法人ドット道東
チャットロック株式会社 opened backing for the “Chatlock T30 Series” add-on smart lock on Makuake on October 15, 2026. Featuring a screw-mounting system that makes use of existing locks and an emergency power supply function, the lineup includes 3 models supporting unlocking methods such as fingerprint recognition and 3D facial recognition, as well as a double-lock set. Plans offering discounts of up to 40% are available.
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Companies mentioned：チャットロック株式会社、Makuake、MIWA、GOAL、LIXIL
According to an attitude survey conducted by 株式会社ストライド, which operates the ALTRA brand, 44.4% of businesspeople who switched to shoes that fit their feet said they receive high evaluations at work, about 3.8 times the rate among people who wear ill-fitting shoes.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライド、ALTRA、株式会社ネオマーケティング
株式会社ジャパンリーグ will begin accepting applications from startups in sports technology and wellness and healthcare for the “Japan Winter League 2026 Accelerator Program” on October 12, 2026. The program plans to select 2-3 companies and will offer proof-of-concept (PoC) trials using the JWL 2026 game environment, as well as networking opportunities.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンリーグ、株式会社SympaFit、株式会社ニューラルポート
バルテス株式会社, a group company of バルテス・ホールディングス株式会社, began offering “Security Quality Testing” on October 15, 2026, to identify security risks during development.
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Companies mentioned：バルテス・ホールディングス株式会社、バルテス株式会社、ISTQB
アトベイス株式会社 has released “Temahela,” a collection of business tools developed with AI, free of charge as part of its “AI Teacher” service supporting corporate AI adoption. The company plans to expand the collection from 88 tools to 500 by year-end. The tools process files in the browser without sending them externally.
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Companies mentioned：アトベイス株式会社、東京商工会議所、中小企業庁、日刊工業新聞、労働新聞、ChatGPT、Claude
ソースネクスト株式会社 will launch “Ikinari AI Flowchart,” software that automatically creates flowcharts from text and existing materials using AI, on October 15. It is priced at ¥4,980 (tax included) and uses Google’s Gemini API.
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Companies mentioned：ソースネクスト株式会社、Google、SOURCENEXT CORPORATION
アルティウスリンク株式会社 has published a survey report on the state of operations in IT systems departments. It found that about half of IT systems staff intend to change jobs, with reliance on individual employees and staff shortages posing challenges. At the same time, more departments are outsourcing, and 96.7% of companies say they have seen benefits.
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Companies mentioned：アルティウスリンク株式会社
The October 15 issue of “Monthly Locheke / Monthly HMV&BOOKS,” a free paper operated by 株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント, has been published, featuring Tatsuya Kitani and Tatsuro Yamashita on the cover and in the lead feature.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、ローソンチケット、HMV&BOOKS、三菱地所
Sports technology company 株式会社ユーフォリア and Alinamin Pharmaceutical conducted a study validating “subjective × objective” condition management among recreational runners. Records kept over 6 weeks confirmed that subtle changes undetectable by wearable devices alone could be detected through subjective records, and the findings were reported in an academic journal.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーフォリア、アリナミン製薬株式会社、ONE TAP SPORTS、Sgrum、らくらく連絡網＋、QUARIA AI、Oura Ring、合同会社アウル、リオクリニック
株式会社髙松コンストラクショングループ will begin airing a new commercial, “Smiling as We Look Up at the Things We Make,” featuring actor Fuju Kamio, on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社髙松コンストラクショングループ、髙松グループ、髙松建設、青木あすなろ建設、みらい建設工業、東興ジオテック、タカマツハウス
株式会社インテージヘルスケア revealed in a study using ドコモヘルスケアパネル data that the factors preventing people from engaging in healthy behaviors are time and mental burdens, not financial concerns. It also found that people were more likely to engage in healthy behaviors when they experienced anxiety related to physical symptoms or life events, valued their health, had a strong sense of self-efficacy, and scored highly in “openness” and “conscientiousness” based on the Big Five theory.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社インテージホールディングス、株式会社インテージヘルスケア、dポイントクラブアンケート（ヘルスケア）、ドコモヘルスケアパネル、株式会社協和企画、株式会社プラメド、Plamed Korea Co., Ltd.
ダブルツリーbyヒルトン東京有明 will hold its “Countdown Party 2026-2027” on Dec. 31, 2026. The event sold out last year and was well received, so it will return this year at Brew33 Bar, with free-flow food and drinks, live performances, bingo and more planned. A 10% discount is available for early reservations.
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Companies mentioned：ダブルツリーbyヒルトン東京有明、ヒルトン、Brew33 Bar、ヒルトン・オナーズ
株式会社アニメイト announced that アニメイト名古屋パルコ in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, will reopen after renovations on Nov. 13, 2026. Celebratory events will include a display of standee panels from “Medalist” and a giveaway of original Big Katsu.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイト、アニメイト名古屋パルコ、名古屋PARCO、講談社、MOVIC
URBAN RESEARCH DOORS’ private label FORK&SPOON is releasing 6 styles in collaboration with Seoul-based lifestyle brand Stereophonic Sound. A POP UP will also be held at select stores starting Oct. 9, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、FORK&SPOON、HAVE HAD、Stereophonic Sound、ステレオフォニック・サウンド、ハブハド、ヘブハド、URBAN RESEARCH Store、URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE
ACAO SPA & RESORT株式会社 will hold “ACAO DOG FESTA 2026 - HALLOWEEN PARTY -” at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 25, 2026. Activities will include a photography workshop with dog photographer AKI, a dog-themed market, Halloween-only photo spots and café menu items.
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Companies mentioned：ACAO SPA & RESORT株式会社、ACAO FOREST、CODA ROSSA、gift & workshop "cokage"
株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント released paid DLC on Oct. 15 for the romance adventure game “The Prince of Tennis: More... School Festival Prince ♡-40 and more...” (GakuPri), featuring Ryoga Echizen as an additional romanceable character. A commemorative sale is also being held, with the game available at 20% off for a limited time.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、Nintendo Store、ニンテンドーeショップ、Steam Store、任天堂
ヘアケアクリニック六本木院 began offering “S-DSC treatment,” a hair regeneration therapy using patients’ own DSC cells, on Sept. 1, 2026. The treatment was put into practical use through joint research by institutions including 東京医科大学病院 and 株式会社資生堂. The standard cost is 2 million to 3 million yen (tax included).
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人HCC、ヘアケアクリニック六本木院、東京医科大学病院、杏林大学医学部付属病院、東邦大学医療センター大橋病院、株式会社資生堂
Makeup brand TIRTIR, operated by 株式会社Goodai Global Japan, will hold “YOUR GLOW, ON-AIR,” an event celebrating the launch of its new cushion foundation, at @cosme OSAKA from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Goodai Global Japan、TIRTIR、@cosme OSAKA、BTS、TikTok、YouTube、ABEMA、Instagram、X
ボッシュ・レックスロス株式会社 renovated 横浜国立大学’s on-campus hydraulic technology training center, the “Fluid Power Training Lab,” in connection with the university’s campus relocation. In 2025, it provided training kits free of charge, creating a hands-on learning environment where classroom instruction and practical training can be conducted seamlessly in the same space.
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Companies mentioned：ボッシュ・レックスロス株式会社、横浜国立大学、国立大学法人横浜国立大学、ボッシュ レックスロス
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ネオキャリア, 70.7% of companies may scale back new graduate hiring due to the spread of AI, and 82.3% of those companies have already taken steps. The most frequently cited job category for cuts was “marketing” (49.2%), which was also the top category companies wanted to strengthen (33.5%). In addition, 84.8% said they valued students’ AI skills, while use of RPO was the most commonly cited effective recruitment method.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオキャリア、ネオキャリア、IDEATECH
帝国不動産 has published “ESG Report 2026,” summarizing its ESG initiatives from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Environmental initiatives included an increase in buildings compliant with ZEH-M standards; social initiatives included obtaining Platinum Eruboshi certification; and governance initiatives included transitioning to a company with an audit and supervisory committee and establishing a nomination and remuneration committee.
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Companies mentioned：帝国不動産株式会社、帝国不動産、株式会社アーキテクト・ディベロッパー
TomTom has partnered with DeepRoute.ai to advance AI-powered autonomous driving technology. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on the joint development of autonomous driving technology and will integrate location data. They plan to showcase the results on public roads in Paris during the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.
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Companies mentioned：TomTom、トムトム、DeepRoute.ai