ミサワホーム wins 6 awards in the 2026 Good Design Awards
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6 ミサワホーム projects, including detached houses, condominiums and building materials, won the 2026 Good Design Awards. Its cumulative total reached 182 awards, the highest in the housing industry.
“Rakuten STAY Niseko” grand opens in Niseko, Hokkaido
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ミサワホーム株式会社 and 楽天ステイ株式会社 built the 12-room accommodation facility “Rakuten STAY Niseko” in Niseko, Hokkaido, and it grand-opened on Oct. 15. The facility uses the proprietary “PRO MONOCOQUE” construction method and features high thermal insulation, airtightness and soundproofing.
Weathernews Map partnership launches “Winter Tire Change Front Map”
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株式会社オートバックスセブン and 株式会社ウェザーマップ have partnered to launch the “Winter Tire Change Front Map” on October 15, 2026, using weather forecast data. They will also publish video content featuring a certified weather forecaster.
NEWoMan Takanawa LUFTBAUM and musician Keiichiro Shibuya perform together for the first time; one-night-only listening event at LUFTBAUM celebrates release of latest album “ATAK030 Threshold”
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株式会社ルミネ, ATAK, and Qobuz have collaborated to hold a one-night-only listening event at NEWoMan Takanawa LUFTBAUM on November 3, 2026, celebrating the release of musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s latest album “ATAK030 Threshold.”
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
47 speakers
LUFTBAUM 28F
Limited to the first 30 people
24bit/96kHz high-resolution audio quality
Release date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
26 countries where Qobuz is available
General release (CD and various streaming platforms): Friday, November 20, 2026
JAXA venture 天地人 to speak at “Hokkaido Aerospace Conference 2026,” presenting case studies on the use of its water utility DX solution “Space Water Bureau”
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株式会社天地人, a JAXA-certified space venture, will speak at the “Hokkaido Aerospace Conference 2026,” to be held in Sapporo on October 27, 2026, and present case studies on the use of “Space Water Bureau,” a water utility DX solution using satellite data and AI.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
The cumulative number of adopting utility operators has surpassed 100
“Kobe Meriken Christmas 2026,” illuminated with light and sound, confirmed! Special shows combining fireworks will also be held on the opening and closing days
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The “Kobe Minato no Yoru” Executive Committee will hold “Kobe Meriken Christmas” at Meriken Park from December 19 to 25, 2026. The event will center on a drone show, with collaborative shows featuring fireworks on the opening and closing days. Planning, production, and operations will be handled by Avex Live Creative and others.
Grants for translating and preparing proposals and sample translations to support the publication and distribution of Japanese books overseas! 2nd application period: October 15–November 6, 2026
S-Pool to hold free seminar on Oct. 21 ahead of revisions to regional public transportation plans
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株式会社エスプール and 株式会社unerry will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 21, 2026, on revising regional public transportation plans. In light of the enforcement of the amended Regional Transportation Act and revisions to national guidelines, the seminar will explain changes to the system, survey methods using people-flow data, and budget planning.
“Children’s Planning Meeting,” a hands-on learning program by baby and children’s goods company Familiar that turns children’s ideas into reality, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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株式会社ファミリア’s hands-on learning program “Children’s Planning Meeting” has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” The program lets children experience the process of turning their ideas into products and aims to foster creativity and cooperation.
Pixie Dust Technologies and Shikoku Kasei Kenzai’s “iwasemi OC-β×Keisou Wall,” combining the handwork of plastering with sound absorption, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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“iwasemi OC-β×Keisou Wall,” a product combining the sound-absorbing module “iwasemi OC-β,” jointly developed by Pixie Dust Technologies and Shikoku Kasei Kenzai, with a diatomaceous-earth plaster finish, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
[木村屋總本店] Rebranding wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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株式会社木村屋總本店’s rebranding project has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” Under the new purpose, “Enriching Japan’s bread culture,” it focused on “sake-seed anpan” and the culture of gift-giving, and unified the brand and refreshed its visual identity.
[GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA] Around 250 products honored with the 2026 Good Design Award to be showcased all at once from announcement day
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野原グループ株式会社 will hold a sales event featuring about 250 products honored with the 2026 Good Design Award at GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA’s Marunouchi store and online store.
Facts
Marking its 70th year this year
A traditional textile with a history of about 220 years
About 2,000 items at the Marunouchi store
About 1,000 items at the online store
Companies mentioned：野原グループ株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、Hana Material Design Laboratory株式会社、エフピー化成工業株式会社、CASARICH株式会社、一般社団法人 京都わかくさねっと、株式会社丹青社＋FAN、有限会社丸俊セラミック、株式会社タカタレムノス、河口湖ビール合同会社
[Oct. 16, World Food Day] It takes “1 hour” or “30 days” of work to buy the same food — ワールド・ビジョン survey of 62 countries reveals food inequality
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ワールド・ビジョン conducted a food-basket survey across 62 countries and found a major disparity: people in developed countries can buy food with just over 1 hour of work, while people in the Central African Republic need income equivalent to about 30 days.
JR東日本スタートアップ and any style form capital and business alliance
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JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社 and 株式会社any style have agreed to form a capital and business alliance, with a view to regional support projects featuring VTubers and boosting awareness of locally produced goods and regional economies through rail travel.
Online conference for recruitment professionals, “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment Vol. 5,” to be held for 2 consecutive days from Nov. 10 / Sessions will show how to use “700,000 job-hunting data points” and “students’ candid opinions” in recruitment strategies
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株式会社ワンキャリア will hold “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment Vol. 5,” an online conference for new graduate recruitment professionals, on Nov. 10 and 11, 2026. Sessions will use 700,000 job-hunting data points and cover building candidate pools and increasing candidates’ willingness to accept job offers.
ADK Marketing Solutions’ Nobuya Takeshita and Hitoatsu Kozuka to speak at official sessions of “アドテック東京2026”
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株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ’s Nobuya Takeshita and Hitoatsu Kozuka are set to speak at official sessions of the international conference “ad:tech tokyo（アドテック東京2026）,” taking place Oct. 21–23.
“First Anniversary: A Stage for Life, A Year in Review” Part 2 revealed! See the endangered aquatic insect giant water bug on display, plus public weigh-ins for the animals!
“U-18 Monozukuri EXPO 2026” to be held Nov. 8. High school students from Vietnam to participate for the first time and present “creations that make someone smile”!
不二家洋菓子店 will launch Halloween-exclusive sweets on Oct. 23, 2026. The lineup includes 4 types of cakes themed around pumpkins, ghosts, and spiderwebs. On Halloween, it will also give Country Ma’am cookies to children in elementary school and younger.
[First appearance] Omotesando’s SPICA to hold its first pop-up at 伊勢丹新宿店! First-ever prepared dishes and a limited-edition course on offer. Event featuring chef Yoshida Aoi, a hot topic on social media, also planned!
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Omotesando’s SPICA will hold its first pop-up at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026, offering a limited-edition course and prepared dishes for the first time.
As part of its “Friendship Declaration” with Kitsuki City and Hiji Town, 株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント will hold an event at ハーモニーランド on November 22, 2026, where everyone can enjoy themselves together. In collaboration with ホンダ太陽株式会社, it will also make accessibility initiatives permanent and hold an SDGs live show, among other activities.
Suzuyo Shoji acquired all shares in 株式会社ＶＡＭＯ, which operates a business supporting companies by leveraging the experience of veteran personnel, making it a subsidiary.
Part-time job communication app “Baitoru Talk” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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“Baitoru Talk,” a communication app for part-time workers jointly developed by 株式会社アイリッジ and ディップ株式会社, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
Facts
2026 Good Design Award
Shift coordination for more than 23,000 stores
Preventing information leaks at more than 6,600 companies
Itoki wins the “2026 Good Design Award” for 6 product and communication entries
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株式会社イトーキ won a total of 6 awards in the “2026 Good Design Awards,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会: 5 product awards and 1 communication award. Among them, “ALLROUND” from the office furniture brand “NII” was selected for the “Good Design Best 100.”
A spectacular roller coaster debuts to mark the 35th anniversary of opening! The Miffy parade gets a major makeover, with limited-edition merchandise and food also arriving one after another, bringing you a special year overflowing with excitement
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To mark its 35th anniversary on March 25, 2027, ハウステンボス announced plans to introduce its first spectacular roller coaster, revamp the Miffy parade, and offer limited-edition merchandise and food. It also outlined growth strategies, including an Evangelion-themed attraction and a complete overhaul of its illuminations.
[Event report] “Kodomo Work in Kobe 2026” provided marine job experiences to 274 family groups (more than 540 people in total) this summer
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“Kodomo Work in Kobe 2026,” supervised by アクトインディ株式会社, offered 23 types of programs this summer, giving 274 family groups the chance to experience marine-related jobs (more than 540 people in total). Applications reached a record 2,500 groups and more than 5,000 people, and programs for junior high school students were also launched in earnest.
Wins the 2026 Good Design Award: “Toshima-ku Minami-Nagasaki 5-chome Project (tentative name),” a renovated building combining residences and retail
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株式会社東急Ｒｅ・デザイン and 株式会社東急コミュニティー, part of the 東急不動産ホールディングス Group, announced that “Toshima-ku Minami-Nagasaki 5-chome Project (tentative name),” a renovated building combining residences and retail, won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Asuene’s AI energy reduction platform “NZero” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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“NZero,” an AI energy reduction platform operated by アスエネ株式会社, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. It has been deployed at more than 5,000 locations to date.
The [Sanitary Shorts] from femcare brand “YOJOY” win the 2026 Good Design Award
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Sanitary shorts from 株式会社ワコール's femcare brand “YOJOY” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. Sales volume is strong, at 161% of the previous year's level.
Functional pole “Orpheus Post Unit” and exhibition facility “YKK AP Technology Museum” win the 2026 Good Design Award
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YKK AP株式会社's functional pole “Orpheus Post Unit” and exhibition facility “YKK AP技術館” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. The Technology Museum shared the award with 株式会社アプルデザインワークショップ and 株式会社丹青社.
Facts
A total of 29 entries won the Good Design Award
This marks 3 consecutive years of winning the award
An archived stream of “Famione Conference 2026” is now available for a limited time through Nov. 30
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株式会社ファミワン announced that an archived stream of “Famione Conference 2026,” held on Oct. 8, 2026, will be available for a limited time through Nov. 30, 2026.
[ロイズ] Halloween monsters turn into bread! Halloween-exclusive bread featuring jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts and more on sale for a limited time at 8 ロイズ directly operated stores.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will sell Halloween-exclusive bread for a limited time at 8 ロイズ directly operated stores from Oct. 8 through 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：学校法人 順天堂、順天堂大学、順天堂大学医学部、順天堂大学医学部小児科学講座、順天堂大学医学部附属順天堂医院、順天堂大学医学部附属静岡病院、神栖済生会病院、千葉科学大学、国立健康危機管理研究機構、こども家庭庁、厚生労働省、Journal of Epidemiology、JSPS
Global makeup brand “KATE” wins the 2026 Good Design Award for KATE PRESENTS “The Witch of 18th Street: The Witch's Mansion of Emotions,” an attraction co-created with USJ
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An attraction co-created by global makeup brand “KATE” and USJ has won the 2026 Good Design Award. This is the first award in the attractions category for 花王グループ. The attraction will run from Sept. 11 through Nov. 8, 2026.
Facts
Wins the Good Design Award for the first time in 9 years
15th anniversary of “Halloween Horror Nights”
Good Design Product Selection System, established in 1957
LIFULL donates “Instant Rooms” to Hokkaido's Shimizu Town through in-kind corporate hometown tax donations
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株式会社LIFULL donated 25 “Instant Rooms,” private spaces for use as evacuation shelters during disasters, to Hokkaido's Shimizu Town through the in-kind corporate hometown tax donation program. The company received a letter of appreciation from the town mayor and is supporting privacy for people requiring special consideration and strengthening disaster preparedness.
Facts
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
“Instant Rooms” (25 units)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Can be set up in about 15 minutes
Assembled dimensions: approx. 2 m wide × 2 m deep × 2.7 m high
[Saitama Prefecture × eiicon] From Shibusawa MIX “Canvas”: 丸文 × フレンドリーテック release 2 new features for AI communication robot “Kebbi”!
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Under Saitama Prefecture's “Canvas” program, operated by 株式会社eiicon, 丸文 and フレンドリーテック have released 2 new features, “Kebbi Talk” and “Kebbi Remote Control,” for the AI communication robot “Kebbi.”
Facts
Selected for “Canvas” in fiscal 2025
Formed a capital alliance with NUWA Robotics Corp. in March 2024
Built on a corporate network of more than 40,000 companies
We have created more than 100,000 business-matching opportunities to date
Obtained certification for the international standard for innovation management systems, “ISO 56001,” in 2025
Supporting open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
野村不動産 Group wins the Good Design Award for 25 consecutive years
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野村不動産 Group announced that 野村不動産 and UDS won the “2026 Good Design Award” for a total of 5 projects, marking 25 consecutive years of winning the award.
Facts
This marks 25 consecutive years
Across a total of 5 projects
2026 Good Design Award
bringing the cumulative total to 8 projects
awarded to 100 entries that received particularly high acclaim
designed as 3 buildings integrated into a single architectural composition
【埼玉県】—Experience the action behind the races!—“すぽったま！” × 埼玉Green Brave team up for the first time to hold a motorsports factory tour
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埼玉県 and motorsports team 埼玉Green Brave are teaming up for the first time to hold a tour at 埼玉トヨペット Motorsports Factory. Activities include changing a tire and starting an engine.
【Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore】Yudai Takeuchi’s solo exhibition “After the Constellations” opens on Saturday, October 31. Through the act of “connecting the dots” like constellations, the exhibition explores the nature of storytelling in the modern era.
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Yudai Takeuchi’s solo exhibition “After the Constellations” opens at Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore on October 31, 2026. Held as part of the bookstore’s 3rd anniversary celebrations, the exhibition will showcase approximately 15 works exploring the nature of storytelling in the modern era through the act of “connecting the dots.”
Facts
through Thursday, November 19
Approximately 15 new works will be exhibited
Celebrating the 3rd anniversary of its opening
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC ART LAB、京都髙島屋 S.C.、TTC LIFESTYLE株式会社、CCCアートラボ、TAKUSOMETANI GALLERY、銀座 蔦屋書店、ONVO SALON URAWA、THE blank GALLERY、ギャラリー彩光舎、Gallery33 south、WHITESTONE GALLERY、文房堂ギャラリー、新宿眼科画廊、Ultra Super New gallery kura、ロイドワークスギャラリー、ART FAIR TOKYO 2026、上野の森美術館
東京都 and アーツカウンシル東京 will hold “TOKYOカルチャーデビューPARK,” a cultural experience event for children, at Toyosu Park on November 14 and 15. 26 supporting companies and organizations will exhibit, with free and paid programs on offer.
マンダム wins the Best Basic Research Poster Award at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) 2026 Perth Congress!
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A joint research group including 株式会社マンダム and Osaka University won the Best Basic Research Poster Award at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) 2026 Perth Congress, held in Perth, Australia, from September 28 to October 1, 2026. The award-winning research examined the regulation of inflammatory memory by primary cilia and was selected from 825 presentations.
【Commemorating the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy】NAKED to present projection mapping at Osaka Castle for a limited time
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株式会社ネイキッド will direct and produce projection mapping for “SINFONIA,” a project commemorating the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, on the south face of Osaka Castle’s main tower from October 15 to 25, 2026.
Systematizing the energy conditions required for photocurrent generation in organic solar cells—Revealing the “thermodynamic boundary” that enables both photocurrent and voltage
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A joint research team from Chiba University, NHK放送技術研究所, 京都大学 and other institutions systematized the energy conditions for generating photocurrent while suppressing voltage loss in organic thin-film solar cells (OPVs), revealing the “thermodynamic boundary.”
JR Omiya Station’s “ecute Omiya” refreshes its eat-in, prepared-food and bakery shops! A total of 9 shops, including 4 new stores, will open in stages starting Wednesday, October 21!
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At “ecute Omiya,” operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, the eat-in, prepared-food and bakery shops will be revamped from October 21 to November 13, with a total of 9 stores, including 4 new ones, opening in stages.
TikTok and SV.LEAGUE sign content partnership agreement for the 2nd consecutive year. “TikTok GamePlan” newly introduced to further enhance the fan experience on TikTok, in partnership with V.LEAGUE
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TikTok and SV.LEAGUE have signed a content partnership agreement for the 2nd consecutive year, expanding the fan experience through the introduction of the new “TikTok GamePlan” feature and the appointment of support creators, in partnership with V.LEAGUE.
Fuu Oimachi by LATIERRA wins the 2026 Good Design Award — rental residences with shared facilities recognized for presenting a vision of “warm solitude”
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Fuu Oimachi by LATIERRA, a rental residence with shared facilities operated by 東京ガス不動産株式会社, won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Six projects from the JR東日本グループ won the 2026 Good Design Award. The Dedicated Shinkansen for Cargo, JAL de Hakobyun and JEMAPS app won jointly, while the Kouka Shita Park Clubhouse, Koenji Apartment residential complex and Crevia Todoroki also won awards, either jointly with related companies or independently.
エレコム株式会社 won awards for 6 series at the 2026 Good Design Awards, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会, marking its 23rd consecutive year of winning. Its mobile battery with haptic feedback was also selected for the Good Design Best 100.
Part-time job communication app “バイトルトーク” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The part-time worker communication app “バイトルトーク,” jointly developed by ディップ株式会社 and 株式会社アイリッジ, won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
Facts
Streamlining shift coordination for more than 23,000 stores
Strengthening measures to prevent information leaks at more than 6,600 companies
Providing products with more than 100 million monthly active users
Capital: ¥1,085 million (as of February 2026)
Employees: 3,155 (full-time employees as of April 1, 2026)
Revenue: ¥54.8 billion (as of the fiscal year ended February 2026)
中部日本放送株式会社 will hold the CBC Charity Fundraiser, themed around “food support for children,” with CBC Television and CBC Radio from November 1 to December 20, 2026.
Announcement of the 2026 Good Design Award winners from the Nitori Group
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株式会社ニトリ won the 2026 Good Design Award in 7 categories: comfortable perforated sandals, a dual-adjustment comforter, Active Thermo Down, a hybrid humidifier with a portable tank, a compression bed frame, cordless and pole-free blinds, and 公益財団法人似鳥国際奨学財団.
The rich cheese and fragrant basil of Pizza Potato are a perfect match! Recreating the deep flavor of Genovese sauce: “Pizza Potato Genovese Flavor”
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Calbee will launch “Pizza Potato Genovese Flavor,” a limited-time product recreating the taste of Genovese pizza, first at convenience stores starting October 26, 2026, and at other stores starting November 2 of the same year.
freee launches “Automation” feature using data on its integrated platform
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freee株式会社 has launched an “Automation” feature that automates subsequent tasks based on business events such as employee onboarding and department transfers. It will initially handle the issuance of action requests through the freee Employee Portal, with plans to gradually expand to other products, including accounting and invoicing.
Middle school second-year student Ayumu Kato creates a “step counter to check on grandparents’ health” and wins 3 top awards, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, taking the top prize for the second consecutive year — Creative Robotics Contest 2026 held
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At the Creative Robotics Contest 2026, supported by Human Academy, Ayumu Kato won 3 awards, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, and took the top prize for the second consecutive year. Yuma Kato won the gold award in the time-attack race division.
Facts
25 participants competed from across the country
Held in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Sunday, September 20, 2026
7 participants in the theme exploration division
18 participants competed in the time-attack race division
【株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット】The “シルバニアファミリー Pop-Up Park” will be held at JR京都駅 from Oct. 20 (Tuesday) to Nov. 3 (Tuesday, national holiday)!
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The “シルバニアファミリー Pop-Up Park” will be held at JR京都駅 Ekimaru à la mode Kyoto mini from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, featuring new products with a Halloween theme and more.
A pilgrimage to anime holy sites at FamilyMart!? A collaboration with 『青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない』 to mark the film adaptation of the mega-hit “青ブタ” series, which has sold more than 3 million copies!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will open specially wrapped stores and release original merchandise starting Oct. 16, 2026, to mark the release of the film 『青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない』.
【ホテルメトロポリタン】Dining & Bar “オーヴェスト” introduces “Starry Night,” a dinner with free-flow drinks and nighttime views from 100 m above ground
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ホテルメトロポリタン will begin serving “Starry Night,” a dinner with free-flow drinks and views from 100 m above ground, at its Dining & Bar “オーヴェスト” on Nov. 1, 2026.
星野リゾート’s OMO7横浜 has won the 2026 Good Design Gold Award. As a legacy hotel created by renovating the former Yokohama City Hall’s administrative building, its design blending old and new was highly rated.
Facts
2026 Good Design Gold Award
Oct. 15, 2026
45 countries and regions worldwide
Since it began in 1957
About 100 judges
100 particularly outstanding entries
19 entries rated especially highly this fiscal year
Opened on April 21, 2026
The 18th facility under the OMO brand
Completed in 1959
276 guest rooms
Born in Hokkaido in 1984
Graduated from 北海道大学’s Department of Architecture and Urban Design, Faculty of Engineering, in 2007
After completing a master’s program at the same university in 2009
About 60% were concerned about additional funeral costs. 73.8% said they would use a service that lets them check an estimate in advance
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 村田葬儀社 found that 77.8% did not know the going rate for funeral costs, 59.6% were concerned about additional charges, and 73.8% wanted to use a service offering estimates in advance.
Facts
About 60% were concerned about additional funeral costs
Targeting 500 men and women nationwide
77.8% said they “did not know” the going rate for funeral costs
80.2% said they prioritize “transparent pricing” when choosing a funeral home
59.6% said they had been concerned about additional charges
【Gardening survey】The biggest hurdle to growing plants from seed is “worry about germination (51.2%)”! The top appeal is “the joy of seeing the moment a seed sprouts”
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A survey jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 大和農園ホールディングス found that the biggest concern when gardening from seed was “worry about germination (51.2%),” while the top appeal was “the joy of seeing the moment a seed sprouts (42.4%).”
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
A total of 38.0% also said they “would like to give it a try”
“Printed” makes a better impression than “handwritten”! Choosing receipts that build trust in a store can set it apart, even as 73.6% say the design makes no difference
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 伝票工房 analyzed how the design of slips and receipts affects store impressions and intentions to return. Some 22.6% said printed slips made a store feel “properly run,” suggesting they tend to make a better impression than handwritten ones.
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
11.6% said store slips and receipts had changed their impression of a store
No particular change... 88.4%
A total of 11.8% said they affect their intention to return
A total of 17.2% said they would like to be particular about their choice
Actor 榎木孝明 and guitarist 竹内永和 appear in a special performance. Presenting “narration and music” as performing arts—not a reading or a concert. Tickets on sale for the “577th Nikkei Muse Salon”
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The special performance “577th Nikkei Muse Salon,” featuring actor 榎木孝明 and guitarist 竹内永和, will be held at Nikkei Hall on Dec. 18, 2026. Tickets are on sale.
A moving experience meeting Santa Claus and spectacular gospel performances! Christmas at ホテルニューオータニ幕張 begins Nov. 13 (Friday)
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ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will hold “HOTEL NEW OTANI MAKUHARI CHRISTMAS 2026” from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026, offering the chance to meet Santa Claus, a gospel concert, special dishes, Christmas cakes and more.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
Dec. 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
A 1-night stay starting Dec. 19 (Saturday) or 24 (Thursday), 2026
“縦横間差込み自在スリムタップ” wins the Good Focus Award [Technology and Heritage Design] at the 2026 Good Design Awards
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Sanwa Supply’s slim power strips with outlets that accept plugs in either direction, the “TAP-SLIM6UC Series” and “TAP-SPSLIM4/6/8MG Series,” have won the Good Design Best 100 and the Good Focus Award [Technology and Design Legacy] at the 2026 Good Design Awards.
DMM GAMES’s Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- launches its 3rd Anniversary Countdown Campaign, the “Scipio Festival” celebrating new costumes, and the new event “The Vampire Knight Scipio Never Sleeps [P.C.]”!