フクシマガリレイ | Retail store environment improvement unit Drynal wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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フクシマガリレイ’s retail store environment improvement unit “Drynal” won the 2026 Good Design Award for its innovative design, which makes use of waste heat from display cases.
Bringing “mental capital management” into everyday store operations: “Hapikan Dashboard,” which visualizes employee “happiness” and customer “delight,” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The “Hapikan Dashboard,” a dashboard for stores developed by 株式会社丸亀製麺, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The dashboard visualizes employee happiness and customer delight, and was recognized for supporting the “Hapikan Prosperity Cycle,” based on トリドールホールディングス’s management philosophy of “mental capital management.”
JINS Ginza store wins a 2026 Good Design Best 100 award
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株式会社ジンズ’s global flagship store, JINS Ginza, has been selected for the Good Design Best 100 in the 2026 Good Design Awards, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
株式会社ショーケース announced that its identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” has surpassed 500 cumulative client companies. The tool is used across a wide range of industries, including financial institutions and telecommunications providers, and supports various methods, from photo-based verification to IC chip authentication.
Next-generation apartment complex “リビオ篠崎,” designed for families with children, pet-owning households and seniors to live together, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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日鉄興和不動産’s newly built condominium “リビオ篠崎” has won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. This marks the “リビオ” brand series’ 7th consecutive year receiving an award.
アンファー株式会社 will release 2 physician-supervised beauty devices, the “Scalp Electric Brush” and “Beauty Head Spa,” from its anti-aging care brand “AND CREAGE” on October 15, 2026.
IeLabo GROUP and IeLabo Partners to exhibit at “Real Estate NEXT Fair in Fukuoka 2026 Fall” on Thursday, November 5
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP and its group company IeLabo Partners will exhibit at “Real Estate NEXT Fair in Fukuoka 2026 Fall,” to be held in Fukuoka on November 5, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
Approximately 15 companies are expected to exhibit
Community site “ナビトモ” to exhibit at the Tora-san Summit for the 4th consecutive year! Popular “Miniature Food Workshop” returns this year
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The community site “ナビトモ,” operated by 松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社, will exhibit for the 4th consecutive year at the “Tora-san Summit 2026,” held on October 31 and November 1, 2026, and host the “Miniature Food Workshop.”
“TRANSPARENT MECHANISM” selected for “My Chosen Item,” the jury selection for the 2026 Good Design Award
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コクヨ株式会社’s transparent stationery “TRANSPARENT MECHANISM” has been selected for “My Chosen Item,” the jury selection for the 2026 Good Design Award. In addition, 10 of the company’s products and initiatives have won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Supporting information sharing among stakeholders and helping eliminate reliance on individual expertise in trail management: “PATRAIL” trail management solution wins the ２０２６ Good Design Award
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小田急電鉄株式会社’s trail management solution “PATRAIL” has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
株式会社ナビット has launched application support for 東京都’s 2nd call for applications for the “Business Location Subsidy for Creating New Industries” (deadline: October 30) and the “New Business Expansion and Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industries Subsidy.” For this large-scale subsidy, which offers up to 5 billion yen, it explains eligible expenses, such as building and machinery costs, and investment requirements, and invites applicants to request a free consultation.
Fukushima Prefecture’s Okuma Town complex “FUN EAT MAKERS in Okuma” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The FUN EAT MAKERS in Okuma complex in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, has received the 2026 Good Design Award. Operated by 株式会社コネクトアラウンド, it aims to revitalize the community through agriculture and food.
Facts
2026 Good Design Award
Site area: 13,967.80 m²
Building area: 1,451.68 m²
Total floor area: 1,282.87 m²
Building completion: May 23, 2025
Operations began: June 14, 2025
Total floor area: 2,184.00 m²
In October 2022, the 経済産業省’s
was selected as a business operator in the 7th public call for proposals
In January 2023, with Okuma Town
In June 2025, a complex facility themed around “agriculture” and “food”
【CONVERSE】Boot-inspired women’s model “ALL STAR SHARKSOLE ST Z SHIN-HI,” featuring a shark sole paired with double belts and a zipper, launches
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コンバース will release the boot-inspired women’s model “ALL STAR SHARKSOLE ST Z SHIN-HI,” featuring a shark sole paired with double belts and a zipper, on October 16, 2026.
株式会社学びエイド has launched an AI-powered “Class Comprehension App” in partnership with 株式会社ラストリゾート to help students and working adults studying overseas understand their classes. The service is the 2nd project in the NOVAホールディングスグループ collaboration initiative. It supports not only translation but also content comprehension and participation in discussions, with plans to offer it commercially in the future.
Facts
Study abroad experiences for a cumulative total of more than 120,000 people
A new “3-seat mid-roof model” joins the high-performance, 1-ton-payload-class commercial EV “F11 Series”
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フォロフライ株式会社 has begun taking orders for the “3-seat mid-roof model,” a new addition to its 1-ton-payload-class commercial EV “F11 Series,” with cargo-area height increased by 150 mm over the 3-seat model.
Facts
Cargo-area height increased by 150 mm
Overall height: 2,220 mm
Cargo-area height: 1,530 mm
Increased by approximately 11%
Up to 4,012,000 yen
Fuel costs (electricity costs) can be kept to approximately 3–4 yen per 1 km
Originalその差は最大で約4分の1
Annual savings of more than 200,000 yen are also expected
Original人と作品が出会い、想いがつながる――多摩美術大学 芸術祭2026 in 八王子「artopia」11月1日より開催！
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多摩美術大学 will hold its 2026 Arts Festival, “artopia,” at its Hachioji Campus from November 1 to 3. Exhibitions and food stalls will be accompanied by a university information session for prospective students.
Facts
From November 1 (Sun.) to November 3 (Tue., national holiday)
Works by more than 100 groups and individuals on display
AIworker officially launches its “In-house FDE Training Program” to develop employees who can use AI to transform their departments’ operations
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株式会社AIworker has officially launched its “In-house FDE Training Program” to train in-house sales and administrative staff, as well as engineers, as AI-skilled “in-house FDEs.”
Facts
More than 100 companies
3 months of specialist training
2 options are available
The number of license holders will be expanded to 50
The limit is 20 people
Training period (3 months
The standard program combines training and ongoing support over 6 months
Popular “Fondant au Chocolat” returns with a refreshed recipe on Thursday, October 15! A richer taste, with an emphasis on a melt-in-the-mouth texture
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ナッシュ株式会社 will relaunch its “Fondant au Chocolat” from its dessert line “nosh pâtisserie,” created by its dedicated pastry chef, on October 15, 2026. Revised baking conditions bring out a melting center and a moist exterior.
【As the share of companies short on full-time employees exceeds 51%】株式会社MIGAKU’s hands-on administrative outsourcing service supports the shift from hiring to external support (BPO), launching in October 2026
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株式会社MIGAKU will fully launch its “hands-on administrative outsourcing BPO service” in October 2026 in response to the worsening labor shortage. According to a 帝国データバンク survey, 51.3% of companies report a shortage of full-time employees.
Starting October 24 (Sat.) | Apple pie specialist APPLE PIE lab holds an apple harvest festival at 4 locations, including its Karuizawa store
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APPLE PIE lab, an apple pie specialist operated by 津具屋製菓有限会社, will hold an apple harvest festival at 4 locations starting October 24, selling limited-edition pies made with fresh apples and holding a fortune-drawing event.
Facts
For every 2,500 yen spent
Price: 500 yen (tax included) / 1 piece
Price: 350 yen (tax included) / 1 piece
Founded: 1849
Companies mentioned：株式会社信州苑、津具屋製菓有限会社、APPLE PIE lab
At Miharashi Hill in 国営ひたち海浜公園, approximately 40,000 kochia plants began turning red on October 10 and are now at their peak. The peak is expected to last until around the 20th, with the latter part of the viewing season beginning on the 21st.
（株）ナカハラ, celebrating its 50th anniversary, to open “D-Eye Tokyo” in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, on October 23. The shop will curate high-quality, distinctive eyewear from around the world
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株式会社ナカハラ will open “D-Eye Tokyo,” an eyewear select shop in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, on October 23, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary.
マセラティ launches Japan-exclusive special edition GranTurismo Nero Infinito, limited to 2 cars
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マセラティ will launch the Japan-exclusive special edition GranTurismo Nero Infinito, limited to 2 cars. It features an all-black design and is priced at ¥23,770,000, tax included.
Labor shortage in industrial product manufacturing: Government expects to accept up to 170,000 workers over 5 years; メイクワン introduces and supports 341 specified skilled workers at 1 company
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株式会社メイクワン runs recruitment and support services for specified skilled workers to address labor shortages in industrial product manufacturing, with cumulative introductions to 1 company reaching 341 people as of the end of August 2026. The government expects to accept up to 173,300 people over 5 years, and the company supports lawful recruitment by leveraging its functions as a social media recruiter and registered support organization.
福岡大学病院 DMAT and DPAT conduct support activities in areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake
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Following the Kumamoto earthquake in July 2026, 福岡大学病院 dispatched DMAT and DPAT teams to the affected areas to provide medical support and mental health services.
IC card reading feature of QR and barcode reader "Iconit" enhanced, adding automatic saving and editing of usage history and CSV export
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株式会社メディアシーク updated the IC card reading feature in its smartphone QR and barcode reader app "Iconit," adding automatic saving of up to 300 usage history entries, editing, and CSV export.
Highly popular Select Memo workshop! A ring-binding experience for parents and children—２-day-only workshop on 11/14 and 15
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綾田印刷株式会社, founded 94 years ago in Osaka's Chuo Ward, will exhibit at the local event "Tanimachi Asobi 2026," held from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026. To mark the 1st anniversary of its small-lot printing service "A！Yatta Printing Factory," it will host a creator collaboration shop and a ring-bound memo-making workshop.
World's largest technology trade fair IFA Berlin leads a new era of practical AI, robotics and connected living
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IFA Berlin 2026 drew 240,000 visitors and more than 2,000 exhibitors, leading a new era of practical AI, robotics and connected living. Japan's technology and durable consumer goods market also grew 6% by value in the first half of 2026.
Expanded lineup with the addition of a "specified fire protection equipment" model of クールキーパー凍線防, a thermal-insulated door for refrigerated and frozen warehouses
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Bunka Shutter added a specified fire protection equipment model to its クールキーパー凍線防 thermal-insulated door for refrigerated and frozen warehouses, and began sales on Oct. 15.
GENSHI AI releases GENSHI-MedQA-1M, a Japanese medical QA dataset with more than 1 million entries, the world's largest of its kind for Japanese text
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株式会社GENSHI AI released GENSHI-MedQA-1M, a medical QA dataset with more than 1 million entries built from Japanese medical documents it collected independently. It is the world's largest medical QA dataset for Japanese text and is available free of charge for noncommercial research.
Facts
1,005,231 entries
Approximately 180,000 pages
179,479 pages
148,620 pages
Approximately 520,000 entries
Approximately 1.9 times
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENSHI AI、GENSHI AI、Hugging Face
40 years in Ueno. A sauna beloved by the local community begins a new chapter. ザ・センチュリオンサウナ レスト＆ステイ 江戸東京 reopens on Dec. 12.
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上野ステーションホステル オリエンタル1, a Ueno favorite for 40 years, will reopen on Dec. 12, 2026, as ザ・センチュリオンサウナ レスト＆ステイ 江戸東京. Featuring a dual-heater sauna accommodating up to 26 people and the original character "Ponsaku Family," it begins a new chapter under the concept of a "training hall in downtown Edo."
[Record 6,320 visitors!] First-ever 4-day event adds food and manufacturing for even greater variety: Full report on the 4th 360° Yonezawa Open Factory
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プラットヨネザワ株式会社 and the organizing committee held the 4th 360° Yonezawa Open Factory in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, from Sept. 10 to 13, 2026, drawing a record 6,320 visitors. A total of 31 companies participated, including food and manufacturing businesses, with around 200 high school students and local volunteers also taking part.
Facts
4 days, from Thursday, Sept. 10, to Sunday, 13, 2026
All 31 companies and organizations
Approximately 100 tours and hands-on programs
Far surpassing the previous year's 4,603 visitors
As many as 2,696 visitors in 1 day
New additions: 2 food companies and 5 manufacturing companies
13 companies from the Yonezawa textile industry participated
Also, 4 woodworking and printing companies
Around 200 local high school students
The number of participating restaurants expanded to 12 this time
A total of 35 people gathered
Partnered with 9 inns
A record 112 people entered
The average rating for “Enjoyable” was 8.9 out of 10
Companies mentioned：プラットヨネザワ株式会社、360°よねざわオープンファクトリー実行委員会、米沢繊維協議会、小嶋総本店、井上精工、栄進鈑金製作所、マクセルフロンティア、三木ベルテック、三井屋工業、米澤佐藤畜産、新杵屋、山口織物鷹山堂、安部吉、粟野商事、キハラ、近賢織物、シルキーリビング、染織工房わくわく舘、齋英織物、東北整練、行方織物、よねざわ新田、nitorito、パルコモード、米沢織物直売所おりじん、香坂酒造、東光の酒蔵、花角味噌醸造、平山孫兵衛商店、ゆきんこ、ニューテックシンセイ、アルス、カワサキ印刷、川島印刷、公益財団法人 農村文化研究所、置賜民俗資料館、伝国の杜、山形大学認定ナセバース研究グループ、上杉城史苑、CAFE SORA、SLOUP、yuge、GRAND BAR by TOHUEMON、廟（たまや）の隠れ家、Daizy Cafe、温泉米沢八湯会、宝寿の湯、里山ビジョンハウス、山形銀行、一般社団法人 山形エリアマネジメント
NUMBERSIGN株式会社, the exclusive Japanese distributor of premium Mexican tequila LOS 7 ÁNGELES, announced that AÑEJO CRISTALINO won the top prize, the Grand Prix, at the Japan Food Selection. It is the first tequila to receive an award under the program, and its suggested retail price is ¥66,000.
Facts
Suggested retail price: ¥66,000 (tax included)
Award: Japan Food Selection Grand Prix (October 2026)
Founded in 1904 in Jalisco, Mexico
A distillery with a history of more than 120 years
Original約 2 万 3 千人のフードアナリスト
Companies mentioned：NUMBERSIGN株式会社、一般社団法人日本フードアナリスト協会、L7A Asia Limited、Tequila Centinela S.A. de C.V.、Casa Centinela
[Survey of medical institutions] About half of medical institutions say they have seen increased awareness among patients of “dialysis at home (peritoneal dialysis)”
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A survey of medical institutions listed on Dialysis Hospital.com, operated by 株式会社メディウィル, found that 115 of the 240 facilities that responded (47.9%) said they had seen increased awareness among patients of “dialysis at home (peritoneal dialysis).”
Choose graduate school by working backward from your career: “Masters Career,” a media platform for working adults who study while working, launches
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株式会社イノベーター・ジャパン launched “Masters Career” on October 9, 2026, a media platform for working adults pursuing graduate studies while employed. It is the 1st offering on the company’s media platform CampusMall and provides features for searching graduate school information by profession, as well as explanations of support programs.
15th Individual Investor Summit to be held on Saturday, October 24! — 5 listed companies and DYM株式投資研究所’s Yasumasa Yamada to take the stage —
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株式会社IR Robotics will hold the 15th Individual Investor Summit on October 24, 2026. Representatives from 5 listed companies and prominent investors will take the stage, and admission is free.
Top 10 summer 2026 anime satisfaction rankings announced! No. 1 is “You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2” 《Compiled by Filmarks》
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Filmarks, operated by 株式会社つみき, announced its top 10 summer 2026 anime satisfaction rankings. “You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2” ranked No. 1 with a rating of 4.32 stars.
Take the first step toward becoming an IT engineer! TAC launches early-bird campaign for the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination, targeting spring 2027
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TAC株式会社 is running an early-bird campaign through November 30 for the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination, targeting the spring 2027 exam. The campaign offers discounts of up to ¥20,000 and supports students with 2 courses: the Main Course Plus and the Main Course.
Film “Cleansing” to have its world premiere at the 59th Sitges-Catalonia International Film Festival! Director Takuya Miyahara to attend
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“Cleansing,” a live-action feature-length suspense horror film from the film label NOTHING NEW, had its world premiere at the 59th Sitges-Catalonia International Film Festival, with director Takuya Miyahara in attendance. The film is scheduled for nationwide release in spring 2027.
Notice regarding the expansion of the shareholder benefits program
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株式会社東名 resolved at a board meeting on October 15, 2026, to expand its shareholder benefits program. Shareholders who hold at least 1 trading unit (100 shares) as of the end of November 2026 will receive benefits 4 times a year, with a wide range of options including Amazon gift cards and various digital gifts.
AI manga platform MangaNow opens submissions for “MangaNow Award 2026,” a manga contest with キャラフル
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株式会社IMAKAI has opened submissions for “MangaNow Award 2026 supported by キャラフル,” a manga contest using the AI manga platform MangaNow, in collaboration with キャラフル, operated by カラフルキャスティング株式会社. Amazon gift cards worth a total of ¥100,000 will be awarded, and the results are scheduled to be announced on December 7, 2026.
Facts
Amazon gift cards worth a total of ¥100,000
Amazon gift card worth ¥50,000
Amazon gift card worth ¥25,000
Receive 30 credits once during the event period
Use a total of 60 credits
More than 350,000 cast members are registered
The total number of followers is approximately 1 billion or more
ANAインターコンチネンタル石垣リゾート’s Maesato Ocean Park, a marine adventure park where visitors can make the most of Ishigaki Island’s sea, reopens after expanding to more than 3 times its previous size
[Through Oct. 31] There’s still time! Get up to 100% back in points with JAL Pay on Apple Pay! New members can also get up to 2,000 miles
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JALペイメント・ポート株式会社 is running the “JAL Pay Apple Pay Up to 100% Points Back Campaign” and the “JAL Pay New Member Bonus Campaign: Get Up to 2,000 Miles” through October 31.
“Arknights: Endfield” launches new core version “丹青渡” today! New 6-star Operators “スー” and “ミンホ” to debut in succession. A 2-day limited-time pop-up will be held at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado” on October 17–18!
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GRYPHLINE launched the new core version “丹青渡” for “Arknights: Endfield” on October 15, adding new 6-star Operators “スー” and “ミンホ” as well as new weapons. A pop-up event will be held at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando on October 17–18, and the company also announced collaborations with ラウンドワン and ZONe ENERGY, as well as details of the Steam release and 1st anniversary festival.
Repetto, a French luxury brand with ballet roots, operated by 株式会社ルック, will release a ribbon-accented knit beanie from its Fall/Winter 2026 collection.
“Ado Mizumori 100-Sheet Letter Book,” filled with the beloved artist’s “cute” world for all generations, goes on sale Oct. 15
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The letter book “Ado Mizumori 100-Sheet Letter Book,” featuring 100 sheets with 52 designs illustrated by Ado Mizumori, will be released by パイ インターナショナル on October 15, 2026.
Recovery shoe brand OOFOS (ウーフォス) makes donation to breast cancer support organization RFTC Japan
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OOFOS, a recovery shoe brand for which アルコ株式会社 serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan, has made a donation to breast cancer support organization RFTC Japan. The donation is part of OOFOS’s global social contribution initiative, “Project Pink,” which has raised a cumulative total of 7 million dollars.
Facts
Cumulative donations worldwide total 7 million dollars
(approximately 1.1 billion yen or more)
Absorbs 37% more impact than conventional footwear
Companies mentioned：アルコ株式会社、OOFOS、ウーフォス、RFTC Japan、ラン・フォー・ザ・キュア・ファンデーション、Dana-Farber Cancer Institute、ロイヤル・マースデン・がんチャリティ、The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity、プリンセス・マーガレットがんセンター、Princess Margaret Cancer Centre、オーストラリア国立乳がん基金、NBCF
Delivery completed of 3 replacement steam generators (SGs) for フランス電力 (EDF) nuclear power plants—certification obtained from the French nuclear regulator
JX通信社 to hold follow-up seminar for its RISCON2026 presentation on October 20 | “Information strategies to keep business running,” drawing lessons from the Kumamoto earthquake and heavy rain disasters
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株式会社JX通信社 will hold an online seminar on October 20 as a follow-up to its RISCON2026 presentation, explaining information strategies for business continuity based on examples from the Kumamoto earthquake and heavy rain disasters.
All sessions and 44 speakers confirmed for “SHARE SUMMIT 2026.” A new “GREEN ROOM” will be set up at the venue this year, offering experiences with sustainable services
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一般社団法人シェアリングエコノミー協会 has announced all sessions and 44 speakers for “SHARE SUMMIT 2026,” a conference taking place on November 17, 2026. Marking the association’s 10th anniversary, the event will feature an opening address by Takuya Hirai and 8 sessions on topics including AI, resource circulation, tourism and disaster preparedness. A new “GREEN ROOM” offering experiences with sustainable services will also be set up.
Lifestyle hotel “Nohga Shinjuku Gyoen,” with Shinjuku Gyoen views from every room, set to open on July 15, 2027. Reservations open October 15, 2026
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野村不動産株式会社 and 野村不動産ホテルズ株式会社 have announced that “Nohga Shinjuku Gyoen,” the 4th property under their lifestyle hotel brand “Nohga,” will open on July 15, 2027. All 72 rooms will have balconies overlooking Shinjuku Gyoen, and reservations will open on October 15, 2026.
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, to pilot AI phone service “Graffer AI Operator” for Citizens' Affairs Division calls
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株式会社グラファー announced that Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, will pilot “Graffer AI Operator,” which uses generative AI to handle calls to the Citizens' Affairs Division, starting October 15, 2026. The service will provide 24-hour support at night and on holidays, respond to inquiries in natural speech, and transfer calls to staff when needed.
Facts
Starting Oct. 15, 2026
Dec. 15, 2026
Adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
魚豊's workroom recreated at the venue! “魚豊 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10.” offers a chance to witness the creation of the new series, experience exhibits showcasing the worlds of his signature works, and discover details of exclusive collaboration merchandise
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The first solo exhibition by manga artist 魚豊, marking the 10th anniversary of his debut, “魚豊 10th Anniversary Exhibition UO10.,” will be held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM from December 19, 2026. The exhibition will feature the production process for the new work 『ハルシネーションミート』 and displays of his signature works, as well as collaboration merchandise with ANREALAGE, JOHNDOE, HATRA, and magma.
Facts
10th anniversary of their debut
Separate admission fee of 500 yen (tax included)
Approximately 150 original drawings
General admission and university students: 2,500 yen
Ticket with UO10. logo rubber keychain: 3,700 yen
The series has sold more than 5.7 million copies in total
Nexadata to offer SAKUJI, an AI estimating platform for electrical work, starting at 9,900 yen per month
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株式会社Nexadata has launched SAKUJI, an AI estimating platform that supports quantity takeoffs for electrical work, with monthly plans starting at 9,900 yen (tax included). Following its official launch in September 2026, social demonstration projects in 群馬県, and coverage in 日本経済新聞, the platform aims to improve operational efficiency.
Japan's first! Why do sales results differ even when people use AI in similar ways?
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ウィルソン・ラーニング ワールドワイド株式会社 and 教育テック大学院大学 found in a study of the relationship between AI use and sales results that people with stronger interpersonal sales skills and self-development abilities were more likely to report improved results.
Facts
Responses from 1,057 sales professionals nationwide
Analysis of 841 sales representatives, including player-managers
Reduced time spent preparing materials (50.9%)
Those who cited “improved order win rate” accounted for 5.2%
The share who felt their results had improved was 2.7 times higher
Those with high levels of both (48.8%)
Those with low levels of both (17.8%)
Those who use it to research customer challenges and develop proposals in greater depth...41.4%
そらいいな conducts pilot project for brown bear countermeasures using drones and AI with 豊田通商株式会社
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そらいいな株式会社 conducted a pilot project for brown bear countermeasures using drones and AI in Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido, together with 豊田通商株式会社. The project involved 24 flights from October 5 to 9, successfully detecting bears with a thermal camera and AI, and also included special-permission flights.
“Hakone Ropeway Nature Museum Project,” planned and designed by MMD, wins 2026 Good Design Award — Integrated design spanning architecture, interiors and signage transforms the station into a “museum for experiencing nature”
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“Hakone Ropeway Nature Museum Project,” planned and designed by MMD株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
株式会社HINA TOKYO launched the creator agency “AEL（エイル）” on October 15, 2026. Working with 3 creators in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, it will provide social media management support, introductions to PR opportunities, and social media marketing.
New rhythm game × ADV Morpho Reverie releases demo! Features a 10-minute track with visual effects, plus free access to the story of Chapter 1 of the full game
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フォーミライ株式会社 announced that a free demo of its new music ADV Morpho Reverie will be available on Steam starting October 15. The demo includes a collaboration track with Diverse System and free access to the story of Chapter 1.
Facts
October 15
11 songs in total
Includes 3 tracks from the series
A track condensed into approximately 10 minutes
250 years of piano history
Companies mentioned：Formirai Co., Ltd.、フォーミライ株式会社、Spectra Motif Studio、Diverse System
株式会社NTTデータNJK will hold XR-powered creativity workshops at 国立科学博物館 on October 31 and November 29 as part of “NTT Data Academia,” organized by 株式会社NTTデータ.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) supports the 1st FP&A Talent Forum
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The Japan Chapter of 米国管理会計士協会（IMA） co-hosted the 1st FP&A Talent Forum with CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社. Approximately 70 people attended, sharing insights aimed at establishing FP&A functions and increasing corporate value. The organizers also announced that IMA headquarters executives would speak at the “CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026,” scheduled for November 2026.
Revamping the accounting platform for パーソルホールディングス's 30 group companies
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株式会社NTTデータグローバルソリューションズ announced the full-scale launch of a new platform after supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, BlackLine, and SAP Integration Suite in a project to revamp the accounting platform for パーソルホールディングス's 30 group companies.
Facts
30 group companies
28 companies
2 companies implemented ahead of the others
13 companies
Decided in 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTデータグローバルソリューションズ、NTTデータGSL、パーソルホールディングス、SAP、NTT DATA
Before encryption, data is stolen: detections of data exfiltration tools up 75.6% month over month
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Halcyon released its September 2026 ransomware trends report. Detections of data exfiltration tools rose 75.6% month over month, with misuse of FileZilla and Rclone particularly notable. Halcyon announced its new “Double Extortion Prevention (DXP)” feature and reported that it had stopped 98.5% of attacks at an early stage.
Facts
Up 75.6% month over month
Reaching 79 cases
The number of organizations observed also rose from 39 to
Nearly doubled to 75
The number of observed organizations rose from 24 to
Original56へと2倍以上に増えました
Observed at 16 organizations
August → September ... Data theft: 45 → 79 cases
August → September ... Offensive security tools: 30 → 41 cases
August → September ... Living off the land (LOLBAS): 86 → 107 cases
August → September ... Remote monitoring and management (RMM): 2,440 → 2,998 cases
The number of organizations rose from 15 to 35
Original15から35へと2倍以上になりました
“The Gentlemen” led with 105 cases
“Qilin” ranked second with 72 cases
Of the attacks observed in September, 98.5%
99.4% or more
The reduction in estimated breach costs exceeds $94.8 million
Showcasing the latest research findings on advanced driver assistance systems, next-generation fuels, accident analysis and autonomous rail operations: “National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory Forum 2026” to be held on Nov. 18 and 19
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The National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory of the National Agency for Automobile and Land Transport Technology will hold “National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory Forum 2026” at 東京大学伊藤国際学術研究センター on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026. The forum will showcase research findings on topics including advanced driver assistance systems and next-generation fuels, and admission is free.
[Speakers announced] Japan’s first public-private collaboration conference bringing together startups aiming to create new markets, lawmakers, bureaucrats and government officials, “OPEN BLUE CONFERENCE 2026” (Nov. 13)
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一般社団法人RULEMAKERS DAO has announced the speakers and exhibiting companies for “OPEN BLUE CONFERENCE 2026,” a public-private collaboration conference to be held at Tokyo Innovation Base on Nov. 13, 2026. The event will bring together 8 startups selected for the “OPEN BLUE” program, which is being carried out as part of an agreement with 東京都’s “TOKYO SUTEAM” initiative, for discussions on regulatory reform and rulemaking.
株式会社MUDANI will open “MUDANI Izumi,” a whole-house rental lodging that uses groundwater, in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, on Nov. 1, 2026. It comprises 2 buildings, EAST and WEST, each offering a different wellness experience.
AI scanning app “vFlat Scan” adds 50 pages per month to the free PDF export allowance for each successful friend referral
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VoyagerX has launched a friend referral campaign for its AI scanning app “vFlat Scan,” adding 50 pages per month to the free PDF export allowance for both parties for each successful referral.
Facts
Cumulative downloads have exceeded 30 million
Supports more than 100 languages, including Japanese
Z Creative Partners publishes key findings from a research review on using media information assets in the AI era
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株式会社Z Creative Partners has published key findings from a research review on using media information assets in the AI era, outlining 4 practical issues related to AI search readiness and content value assessment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Z Creative Partners、OpenAI、SISTRIX
Buddy Net launches a special promotional website for its new “Team Buddy Net” project, featuring Michopa and Takashi Yoshimura
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株式会社バディネット has launched a special promotional website featuring Michopa and Takashi Yoshimura as part of its 2026 “Team Buddy Net” project. The site will feature a series of collaborations with “MabuMabu TV,” a video series in which the two visit worksites in the telecommunications construction industry.
Facts
New promotional message for 2026
3 themes: RECRUITMENT (job seekers), BUSINESS (customers) and MEMBERS (employees)
[Listen deeply, gather broadly.] Quest Research launches its AI interview service “Cork Talk” and unveils new pricing plans
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株式会社Quest Research began offering its AI interview service “Cork Talk” on Oct. 15, 2026, and announced new pricing plans. It will also exhibit at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” held Oct. 22–23.
From Shibuya to a brighter future for families in Kenya and Uganda. On Oct. 15, PLAS launches a hometown tax donation drive to support parents’ economic independence and provide counseling for parents and children, helping them access food and education every day
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From Oct. 15 to Dec. 31, PLAS will seek donations for its family support activities in Kenya and Uganda through hometown tax donations to Shibuya Ward. The fundraising goal is ¥600,000, which will be used to promote parents’ economic independence and provide counseling for parents and children.