コスモスイニシア, part of the 大和ハウスグループ, announced that its newly built condominiums “イニシア京都御所南” and “イニシア調布ステーションサイト” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. This brings the company’s total to 24 awards and 58 projects.
2nd “TAMA DOG FES” to be held in Inagi-Wakabadai in November
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BMNMKS株式会社 will hold “TAMA DOG FES in 稲城若葉台” around Wakabadai Station in Inagi, Tokyo, on November 21 and 22, 2026. The 1st event drew an estimated 15,000 visitors, and this year’s event will be held with the support of Inagi City.
Facts
An estimated 15,000 visitors
Nov. 21, 2026 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.)
Companies mentioned：BMNMKS株式会社、PILI DogStudio、TAMA DOG
“銀座若菜,” a specialty pickle shop, launches 3 new varieties of “漬けむすび,” an easy-to-enjoy rice ball seasoning that only needs to be mixed in!
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株式会社若菜’s specialty pickle shop “銀座若菜” will launch 3 new varieties of “漬けむすび,” which can be made into rice balls simply by mixing them into freshly cooked rice, on October 16, 2026.
900 million natto bacteria take J-Beauty to Korea. Fermented beauty serum “I’m PINCH” to exhibit at K-BEAUTY EXPO KOREA 2026
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株式会社未来 is exhibiting its fermented beauty brand “I’m PINCH” at the beauty trade show K-BEAUTY EXPO KOREA 2026, being held at KINTEX in South Korea from October 15 to 17.
Facts
Today, October 15
From October 15 to 17
In 2022,
In 2025
A record $11.4 billion
Taking approximately 192 hours※4
From approximately 50 stocks
Since its launch in 2009
Over 18 years
May 2026
Launched in June 2026
In 2021
After peaking at approximately 797.2 billion yen in 2021
In 2024
It came to approximately 526.4 billion yen in 2024
Surpassing 4.48 million bottles※5 cumulatively across the series
“小田急ホテルセンチュリー相模大野” marks its 30th anniversary on November 1, 2026
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“小田急ホテルセンチュリー相模大野,” operated by 株式会社小田急リゾーツ, will mark its 30th anniversary on November 1, 2026. To celebrate, it will offer special plans from October through December 2026, including a guaranteed 24-hour stay and services with special benefits.
カチタス, No. 1 in purchasing and reselling existing homes※1, opens a new “熊本北店” in Kumamoto Prefecture
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株式会社カチタス opened its new “熊本北店” in Kumamoto Prefecture and began operations on October 15, 2026. This brings カチタス’s nationwide store count to 143, or 159 locations including group company リプライス.
Facts
143 stores nationwide
159 business locations nationwide
Approximately 23,000 vacant homes in total
Approximately 8,000 in Kumamoto’s Kita Ward
Approximately 5,000 in Tamana City
Approximately 4,000 in Yamaga City
Yamaga City’s vacant-home rate is 19.4%
Tamana City: 17.2%
Kumamoto’s Kita Ward: 12.5%
More than 100,000 buildings to date
The national average sale price is approximately 17 million yen
Approximately 48,000 yen, comparable to the cost of rental housing
For international markets: 株式会社 UnReact releases EC app “UR: Featured Collection Tabs”
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福岡県-based IT startup 株式会社UnReact has released “UR: Featured Collection Tabs,” an app for Shopify stores that displays multiple collections in tab format.
Facts
Up to 4 collections
Basic Plan: $3.99 per month
$39.99 per year
Save 16%
Free for 7 days after installation
Officially launched at 10:00 on September 30, 2026
Robots to be introduced on a trial basis at prefectural facilities!
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As part of its “さがみロボット産業特区” initiative, Kanagawa Prefecture will trial the general-purpose AI service robot “ホプロボ” at the prefectural East and West Comprehensive Vocational Technology Schools.
A “preschool without graduation” concept 15 years in the making moves toward realization: Saga’s おへそグループ launches 5 new projects, including construction of a new school building
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おへそグループ, which operates childcare, education and therapeutic support services in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, will launch 5 new projects in Reiwa 9, including construction of a new school building, as it works to realize its “preschool without graduation” concept developed over 15 years.
【TAC School of Qualifications】“Start in November and pass the certified public accountant exam! A zero-dropout study method with interactive communication that leaves no questions unanswered” to be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on October 27, 2026, for people aspiring to become certified public accountants.
“Virtual Space Experience Festival in Utsunomiya” announced!!
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株式会社amulapo will hold “Virtual Space Experience Festival in Utsunomiya” on November 14 at the Tochigi Prefectural Cultural Center in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.
Facts
A 10-year, ¥1 trillion-scale Space Strategy Fund
A global market set to exceed 250 trillion yen by 2035
おへそグループ’s “Community without graduation, connecting growth”: a new regional model from Saga earns national recognition—winner of the 2026 Good Design Award’s Good Focus Award [Community Design]
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社会福祉法人みずものがたり (おへそグループ) in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, has won the 2026 Good Design Award Best 100 and the Good Focus Award [Community Design], a special award, for “おへそ学道場,” a model for a “community without graduation” spanning childcare, education and welfare.
Facts
Receives more than 5,000 applications every year
A further 3 are selected
It began in 2011 as a small unlicensed childcare center with 5 children
With 5 children
This is how it came into being in 2017
Around 200 infants and toddlers are nurtured
40 children in the after-school program
22 students in the middle and high school division
A total of 140 people use the alternative school
Around 80 professionals from diverse fields
Through its activities, it has returned a cumulative total of around 900,000 yen to the community
NRIセキュア launches a service to support security measures for AI-driven development
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NRIセキュアテクノロジーズ has launched its “Security Support Service for AI-Driven Development,” targeting software development that uses generative AI and AI agents (AI-driven development). The service offers 4 components: developing rules for AI use, support for in-house development of AI agent harnesses, designing and building secure development processes, and support for automating vulnerability triage. It aims to achieve security without compromising productivity.
“A5-rank Japanese Black Wagyu for your beloved dog.” Ultra-luxurious reward meal “犬幸膳,” prepared by a working French chef, now on sale
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犬幸堂 officially began selling “犬幸膳,” dog food made with A5-rank Japanese Black Wagyu and prepared by a working French chef, through its official online store on October 15, 2026. The product is available in a limited run of 200 meals.
Facts
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
Limited to 200 meals
9,000 yen, tax included
Single item: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Nationwide flat-rate shipping: 880 yen (tax included)
[Total weight over 1.5 kg!] Popular ramen shop launches 2 forbidden “guilty pleasure bowls”! Tuna or pork belly? Enjoy ramen and rice bowls to your heart’s content!
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The ramen shop めん屋まぐ郎, operated by 株式会社コネクト, will launch “背徳丼M,” made with natural tuna scraps, and “背徳丼B,” made with pork belly, in October 2026. The set price is 1,600 yen, tax included.
“The results of what people choose don’t tell you what happens on the sales floor.” ヴィアゲート launches “Shelf Trace,” which captures the process of making a choice
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ヴィアゲート株式会社 has launched “Shelf Trace,” a sales-floor evaluation service on its “エモミル” insight research platform. The service places competing products and multiple product and packaging concepts on a virtual shelf online, capturing consumers’ choices in a sales-floor setting and the reasons behind them as a continuous process.
Facts
Original1人あたり500円
Starting at 50,000 yen for 100 people
Responses can be collected in as little as 1 hour※
More than 200 companies engaged and evaluated to date
Launch of the “15 cm Side Cabinet for Dishwashers,” which turns the 15 cm gap created when downsizing a built-in dishwasher into storage
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アイリスオーヤマ will launch the “15 cm Side Cabinet for Dishwashers,” which turns the 15 cm gap created when changing the size of a built-in dishwasher into storage, on October 19, 2026.
Facts
15 cm gap
On sale from October 19, 2026
The average household size in 2025 was 2.17 people
[第一実業] Notice of participation in the “iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium”
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第一実業株式会社 will exhibit at the “iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium,” to be held at the Kyoto International Conference Center from October 20 to 22, 2026, and will introduce パナソニック プロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社’s automated cell culture and differentiation induction system.
Facts
20th anniversary of its discovery
３ days, from October 20 (Tuesday) to 22 (Thursday), 2026
LIGHTCON’s “ウィンドランナーGo!” set for official release on October 22 (Thursday)! Bonuses and login rewards unveiled, including 5 items such as Legend-grade characters, summons, and mounts
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LIGHTCON Co., Ltd. announced that its idle RPG for smartphones, “ウィンドランナーGo!,” will officially launch on October 22, 2026. Pre-registration rewards and 7-day login bonuses will include Legend-grade characters and summons.
Facts
60 million downloads worldwide
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
5 items in total
Gacha tickets worth 3,000 pulls
10,000 rubies
A total of 70,000 rubies
Amazon gift card worth ¥10,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Weｍade Japan、WEMADE MAX Co., Ltd.、LIGHTCON Co., Ltd.
“ジオ神戸三宮,” featuring a GRAFTEKT kitchen, wins the Good Design Award
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GRAFTEKT, the kitchen brand of 株式会社TJMデザイン, has been selected as standard equipment for all 69 units of 阪急阪神不動産’s condominium “ジオ神戸三宮.” The overall design of the living spaces was recognized with a 2026 Good Design Award.
Oct. 16 (Fri.): じょじむら launches on YouTube and TikTok! Junko Iwao provides the character voice!
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じょじむら, a creator with the creative studio OSERU IMG. of 株式会社EPOCH, will open official YouTube and TikTok accounts and begin posting videos on Oct. 16. Voice actor Junko Iwao will provide the character voice, and video adaptations of existing works and new works will be released.
Event report: ICNIM2026 held in Sapporo, with 394 participants from 24 countries and regions presenting 57 research papers on functional foods
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株式会社アミノアップ supported the 34th annual meeting and public symposium of the International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Functional Foods (ICNIM2026), held in Sapporo on Sept. 12 and 13. The annual meeting drew 394 participants from 24 countries and regions, and 57 presentations were delivered.
George Cockle × Peter Barakan: DJ and talk event in Shibuya on Nov. 2 (Mon.) to mark the publication of the new book “100 Songs to Hear Before You Die”!
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ハワード株式会社 is sponsoring a DJ and talk event celebrating the publication of George Cockle’s new book “100 Songs to Hear Before You Die” and will hold a giveaway featuring its NUTMEG brand.
3 products win at once: Morning, noon and night. 3 tools that help maintain the temperature of your home have all won the Good Design Award.
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株式会社アトラス has won the 2026 Good Design Award for 3 products at once: an insulated tabletop pot, a super-insulated one-touch mug bottle, and a vacuum-insulated ice container.
[らぽっぽファーム] Enjoy Halloween with sweet potatoes and pumpkin! “Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Florentine Tart” available for a limited time from Oct. 15
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らぽっぽファーム, operated by 白ハト食品工業株式会社, will sell its Halloween product “Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Florentine Tart” for a limited time from Oct. 15 through 31, 2026.
[Prime Appreciation Festival main sale starts tomorrow, 10/16] Get ready for reduced visibility before winter arrives. Windshield scale removers, headlight cleaners and more at sale prices
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ユニオンエタニティ株式会社 will offer fall and winter car-care products at special prices during Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival, starting Oct. 16. Products include Sarupika windshield scale removers and headlight cleaners.
Facts
The main sale starts on Oct. 16 (Fri.)
The main sale runs for 4 days, through 23:59 on Oct. 19 (Mon.)
Early-bird sale (through 23:59 today, Oct. 15 (Thu.))
Regular price: ¥3,480 (tax included)
Special price: ¥3,306 (tax included)
(About 5% off)
Regular price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
Prime Appreciation Festival special price: ¥2,680 (tax included)
(About 10% off)
Regular price: ¥2,480 (tax included)
Prime Appreciation Festival special price: ¥2,350 (tax included)
FMV Note U (UX-K3) wins the Good Design Gold Award
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富士通クライアントコンピューティング’s FMV Note U (UX-K3) mobile laptop has won the Gold Award in the 2026 Good Design Awards. Other models from the company also won awards, with recognition for features including its lightweight design and AI experience.
MIRAI launches project to build a new “employment for skill development” pathway in anticipation of the “specific skilled worker cap being reached” in 2027; recruiting participating organizations
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MIRAI株式会社 has launched a project to build a new “employment for skill development” pathway in response to concerns that sector-specific acceptance caps under the specified skilled worker system could be reached in 2027. It is seeking participation from businesses in nursing care and agriculture.
[Immersive Journey Nagoya] On track to reach 100,000 cumulative visitors soon. New content “Pyramid Builders” confirmed, with special discounts ＜Aichi＞
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Immersive Journey Nagoya, operated by 株式会社名鉄インプレス and 株式会社CinemaLeap, is expected to reach 100,000 cumulative visitors soon, having opened in January 2026. To mark the confirmed release of new content “The Secret of the Pyramid Builders,” special discounts will be offered for a limited time.
On October 9, 2026, ロロ・ピアーナ opened its new flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo, its 15th store in Japan. Designed by Jun Aoki, the building spans 4 floors and features a terracotta-tile facade, exclusive products and the “Master of Fibres” installation.
株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch “Hokkaido♡Declaration” at 991 stores in Hokkaido starting October 20, 2026, switching ingredients such as rice and wheat to locally produced Hokkaido products. It will also appoint Masaki Hasegawa of Nishikigoi as a special ambassador and step up its promotional efforts.
Taka and Toshi go head-to-head in golf! A whiff on the very first shot!? “Taka-Toshi & Lion’s! Let’s Play New Golf!” Season 3 #36 airs Saturday, October 17, 9:30
Announcement: Special exhibition on professional baseball players who retired in 2026
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The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced that its “2026 Special Exhibition on Retired Professional Baseball Players,” featuring items such as uniforms and bats belonging to players who retired during the 2026 season, will open on October 16, 2026.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 expands partnership with クラウドストライク through AWS Marketplace
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 is expanding its partnership with クラウドストライク and will begin reselling the AI-native “CrowdStrike Falcon® platform” through CPPO on AWS Marketplace.
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月18日(日)開催 静岡ジェード vs 琉球アスティーダ ベンチ入り選手を発表
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The regular-season match between 静岡ジェード and 琉球アスティーダ in the ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season will be held on October 18, and the bench players have been announced.
SUNEAST enters the storage market for servers and data centers; begins accepting sample evaluations for high-endurance SATA SSDs
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SUNEAST (株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス) is entering the storage market for servers and data centers and will begin sample evaluations of its high-endurance SATA SSD “SERVER PRO 5000” on November 4, 2026.
Low-code development platform “SPIRAL ver.1” wins the top “LEADER” rating in 2 categories of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” for the 5th consecutive year and 21st consecutive term
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SPIRAL ver.1, the low-code development platform of スパイラル株式会社, received the highest honor, “LEADER,” in 2 categories of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking 5 consecutive years and 21 consecutive terms. SPIRAL WebTools also received its first award.
From a US-only approach to a framework that includes Japan and South Korea: AMED selection prompts shift in strategy for Phase 3 biliary tract cancer trial — Interview report on ジェイファーマ released by next-generation equity research service ENVALITH（エンヴァリス）
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株式会社エンヴァリス released an interview report on ジェイファーマ. Following its selection by AMED, the company changed its strategy for the Phase 3 biliary tract cancer trial Beacon-BTC, shifting from a US-only approach to a framework that includes Japan and South Korea.
Facts
Fiscal year ending March 2027
Securities code: 520A
Approximately 120 total cases in Part A
Approximately 70% of patients receiving second-line treatment in the US and Europe
“Extreme heat” in the west, “rain and typhoons” in the east: Regional differences in summer vacation outings in 2026 / いこーよ総研 user survey
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アクトインディ株式会社 released the results of a survey analyzing family outings during the 2026 summer vacation across eastern and western Japan. In the west, extreme heat led to reduced use of pools and indoor play areas, discouraging day trips, while rain and typhoons had a notable impact in the east. Zoo visits increased nationwide, with particularly significant growth in the west and Tokai region.
Facts
Down 13.8 percentage points from the previous year
“Pools” also declined by 7.5 percentage points
“Zoos and safari parks” increased by 7.7 percentage points
In the west, the decline was notable, falling from 53% to 41%, a drop of 12.2 percentage points
Up approximately 20 percentage points in Tokai
The share who answered “because it was hot” was 56.1% in the west, compared with
22.4% in the east
25.0% in the east
4.9% in the west
Nationwide, “I stayed home because of extreme heat” was the most common response, at 36.9%
In the west, it accounted for 48.3%, or about half
株式会社タカギ announced that 4 products won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会: the YUQOL shower for bathrooms, the Bubble Connector for watering, the Clear-in water-filtering pot, and the CHOCOM faucet-mounted water purifier.
リザプロ株式会社 partners with 台湾留学101センター to support comprehensive and school-recommendation admissions and university study in Taiwan
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リザプロ株式会社 and 台湾留学101センター (operated by 株式会社A&W) signed a business alliance agreement on October 15, 2026, to collaborate on preparation for comprehensive and school-recommendation admissions and support for university study in Taiwan.
“I struggled because I couldn’t buy groceries using deferred payment” (man in his 50s) | About 1 in 2 people who have lost their contact information also experienced food insecurity during the same period
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A survey by 誰でもスマホリサーチセンター found that about half of people who had lost their mobile phones experienced food insecurity during the same period. Among those who had bought food using carrier billing and also experienced unpaid deferred payments, the figure was 66.3%. 株式会社アーラリンク supports people facing financial hardship through its 誰でもスマホ service.
Facts
Total (N=445)
359 people who lost or nearly lost their mobile phones
About 1 in 2 people (54.6%)
29.0% (104 people)
The food bank open list includes 344 organizations
LAWGUE, a generative AI contract-work platform, wins 2026 Good Design Award
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LAWGUE, a generative AI-enabled contract-work platform provided by FRAIM株式会社, won the 2026 Good Design Award in the business systems and services category. The judges praised its track record of adoption by more than 1,500 companies and its human-AI collaborative design, enabled by integration with general-purpose generative AI.
[Niigata: Ojiya × Minamiuonuma innovation event] Turning snow-country challenges into future value! “Yukiguni Startup Day 2026” to be held in Tokyo on November 25
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Ojiya City and Minamiuonuma City will hold “Yukiguni Startup Day 2026” in Tokyo on November 25, 2026, featuring talk sessions and pitches by entrepreneurs and researchers on the themes of food tech and snow tech.
JAL/JTA apply to revise international “Fuel Surcharge” (tickets issued from November to December 2026)
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JAL and JTA applied to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to revise the international fuel surcharge, effective from November 2026. Although rising Singapore kerosene market prices would normally mean Zone T applies, the amount will be set at the Zone S level (24,000 yen benchmark) in light of the government’s emergency measures to mitigate sudden changes.
Registration opens October 26 for charity run “White Ribbon Run 2027”
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International cooperation NGO JOICFP will open registration on October 26, 2026, for the charity run “White Ribbon Run 2027,” held in conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8 to protect women’s health and rights.
[Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture] Calling for participants! Why not take a leisurely walk on Mount Kora, adorned with autumn leaves, this fall?
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As part of the 2026 Kyushu Olle Fair, the “Mount Kora Autumn Leaves Olle” event will be held on November 22 on the Kurume-Mount Kora course, and participants are being recruited.
“Memorial Photobook Service Photo Bookle,” which compiles memories of a loved one into a book and delivers it to the bereaved family, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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株式会社バリューブリッジ’s “Memorial Photobook Service Photo Bookle” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was highly praised for its system that enables multiple people to collect photos and messages online and jointly create a photobook, helping address the “lack of mourning” accompanying the rise in family funerals.
Kanto Mint partners with AlphaDrive, expanding collaboration with partners from outside Hokkaido to bring new value to the region.
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カントミント株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with AlphaDrive, which supports new business development, and will launch 4 joint initiatives to revitalize Hokkaido and address regional challenges.
Facts
The company was founded in April 2025
We will jointly pursue the following 4 initiatives
Capacity: approximately 30 participants
We have supported the creation of more than 23,800 projects across 260 companies and 26 prefectures
＜CASANEO/カサネオ＞, created by the inventor of mille crepes, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The mille crepe specialty shop ＜CASANEO/カサネオ＞, operated by 株式会社シュゼット・ホールディングス, has won the 2026 Good Design Award in recognition of its branding following its rebrand in April 2025.
Notice of strategic business partnership and joint office opening by 株式会社エルアンドコージー and 株式会社Alfree to promote digital transformation and create new businesses
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株式会社エルアンドコージー and 株式会社Alfree have entered into a strategic business partnership to promote digital transformation and create new businesses, and will open a joint office in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in October 2026.
HomeServe’s “Subscription Home Repair Service” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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ホームサーブ株式会社’s “Subscription Home Repair Service” has won the 2026 Good Design Award, presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. Cumulative contracts have exceeded 433,000, with customer satisfaction at 96.7% and a contract renewal rate of 93.7%.
Facts
433,000 cumulative contracts※1
Customer satisfaction: 96.7%※2
Contract renewal rate: 93.7%※7
Nationwide network of approximately 800 partner companies※4
[Survey Report] Following the liquor tax revision, about half of alcohol consumers say it will prompt them to buy “beer.” While the shift to “full-fledged beer” is advancing, 30% choose “non-alcoholic drinks” to protect their household budgets / Macromill
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Following the unification of tax rates on beer-type beverages under the liquor tax revision, a Macromill survey found that 55% of alcohol consumers were interested, and about half said it would prompt them to buy “beer.” While some happoshu and new-genre drinkers are switching to beer, a tendency was also seen for about 30% to choose “non-alcoholic beverages” to avoid higher taxes.
Facts
Those who said they were interested totaled 55.4%
“Beer” ranked highest, at 46.6%
“Beer” increased by 22.3 percentage points
“Beer” increased by 23.6 percentage points
Overall, “non-alcoholic beer” accounted for 24.1%
“Non-alcoholic chu-hi, cocktails and sours” accounted for 20.1%
For its 10th year, the theme is “growing together.” The IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP Special Market, cultivating “everyday life with a living room in the heart of the city,” will be held! (10/30–11/1)
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Original株式会社nestら4社が企画運営する「IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP」のスペシャルマーケットが、2026年10月30日から11月1日まで池袋駅東口グリーン大通りなどで開催される。テーマは「共に育む」で、地元の生産者による野菜販売や循環型アクション、トークプログラムなどが実施される。
Facts
The 4 companies are making use of Green Boulevard, which serves as the gateway to Ikebukuro Station’s east exit in 豊島区.
From Friday, October 30, 2026, to Sunday, November 1
Friday, October 30, 11:00-20:00
Sunday, November 1, 11:00-16:00
Five groups of producers working on sustainable, regenerative natural farming
Original年に１度の特別な3日間として
Rethinking food self-sufficiency from Tokyo, where the rate is 0.4%
Spicemart and PLAYIO survey more than 10,000 active game users: 43.1% of paying users purchase passes or subscription-based products
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株式会社PLAYIO and 株式会社スパイスマート surveyed 10,873 active users of the Playio platform. Of paying users, 43.1% purchased subscription-based products, with monthly passes the most popular at 65.0%.
Facts
10,873 users
43.1% of paying users
Monthly passes account for 65.0%
2.4 million cumulative members
5 million cumulative downloads
Original1日あたり約3.6時間
Companies mentioned：株式会社PLAYIO、株式会社スパイスマート、Apple、Google、Google Play Store
Second Asbestos Countermeasures Seminar for Property Owners and Construction Clients to Be Held on November 17: “Legal Compliance” Alone Cannot Prevent Harm! Experience International Expertise, See the Latest Equipment, and Learn About Litigation Risk Cases
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The Future Zero Asbestos Harm Project, which involves 日建リース工業株式会社 and others, will hold its 2nd asbestos countermeasures seminar on November 17, offering participants the chance to learn about risk management beyond legal compliance, regulatory practices in Australia, and the latest protective equipment.
PLAY! PARK to Exhibit at “TOKYO Culture Debut PARK.” Make a Colorful Drink That’s Fun to Shake and Hear!
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エイアンドビーホールディングス株式会社 will exhibit at “TOKYO Culture Debut PARK” in collaboration with 株式会社オーディオテクニカ, and hold a children’s workshop, “Make a Sound Shake.”
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
26 supporting companies and organizations
Reception hours: 10:00–16:30
Approx. 20 minutes
Original定員 1日100名を予定
Original1回の受付は8名まで
Ages 3 and up
Participation fee: free
PLAY! PARK began collaborating with オーディオテクニカ in 2022
Dates: November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), 2026, 10:00–17:00
Ages 0–18
The space, spanning approximately 1,000㎡,
is refreshed every 3 months to half a year
Tickets go on sale at 10:00, 3 weeks before the visit date
1-day ticket [Tachikawa discount] 900 yen
3-hour ticket 1,300 yen
200 yen for every additional 15 minutes
Groups of 15 or more children are treated as a group booking
Netskope to Hold Its First Flagship Event in Osaka, “AI in the Fast Lane in Osaka,” on November 17
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Netskope will hold its first Flagship event, “AI in the Fast Lane in Osaka,” at the Hilton Osaka on November 17, 2026, highlighting how to gain visibility into shadow AI and use it safely.
[Knocklearn] Report on “Startup HR Forum 2026 Summer” and Announcement of the Next Event
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株式会社ノックラーン held the 3rd “Startup HR Forum 2026 Summer,” attended by more than 150 people. The event aimed to address startup hiring challenges and encourage networking, and featured sessions on using AI, the role of the CHRO, and recruitment branding. The features and track record of “Recboo,” the company’s mid-career hiring support service, were also introduced.
Facts
More than 150 people attended on the day
More than 70% of those who registered attended on the day
Across all 5 sessions
A closer look at the hiring behind the recruitment of 700 people
How Craif’s hiring lead recruited 100 people in 3 years
70% of companies receiving recruitment support have achieved an IPO, M&A, profitability or an up round.
After supporting startups that have raised funds from a total of 50 companies
Exhibiting at the 47th Hyogo Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival in partnership with 兵庫県環境部
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日本山村硝子株式会社 will exhibit in partnership with 兵庫県環境部 at the 47th Hyogo Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival, to be held at Hyogo Prefectural Akashi Park on October 17 and 18, 2026. With a focus on recycling PET bottle caps, the exhibit will introduce the “RIN” recycling project and include hands-on displays.
A collaboration collection from “huf®” and “DICKIES®” will go on sale starting October 16. Items include workwear such as the Painter Jacket and Cargo Utility Pant, blending workwear with street style.
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Original10月16日(金)10:00より発売いたします
¥34,980
¥24,970
¥14,960
¥6,985
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSIホールディングス、huf®、DICKIES®、Dickies®、HUF JAPAN
[First Store in a New Business Category Opens in Okinawa] Making “Mahjong Without Gambling” a New Social Culture. “天晴れ麻雀,” a Large Mahjong Facility with 29 Private Rooms and 38 Tables, Opens Its First Location in Kumoji, Naha
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The first location of “天晴れ麻雀,” a new business operated by 有限会社ホテルロイヤル, has opened in Kumoji, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Gambling is prohibited at the facility, which features 29 private rooms and 38 tables, and aims to promote a new culture of social interaction through “mahjong without gambling.”
Facts
29 private rooms
38 tables
Original1卓1時間2,500円
Original1人あたり1時間625円
Through December 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：有限会社ホテルロイヤル、天晴れ麻雀、天晴れ麻雀 久茂地2丁目店、AMOS REXX III M.LEAGUE（Mリーグ）モデル
Synology brings local AI search to users of Seagate One Touch® portable hard drives
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Synology announced a partnership with Seagate Technology, revealing that it will offer Synology Deep Search free for 6 months to eligible purchasers of Seagate One Touch® portable hard drives.
Pipe fasteners in 56 sizes, in 1mm increments, win the 2026 Good Design Award | Anti-vibration resin pipe clamp series
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The Anti-vibration Resin Pipe Clamp Series from 有限会社興栄化成山梨工場 won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was highly rated for its range of 56 sizes in 1mm increments, rapid supply system, and quality-controlled packaging.
For people in their 20s struggling with a career change. Even if you lack confidence in your education or work history, or this is your first career change, simply answer questions on LINE to find a career agent that suits you. Launch of “20 Career”
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合同会社Meme launched “20 Career,” a free service for people in their 20s who are struggling with a career change. Users simply answer questions on LINE to be matched with a compatible career agent. The service launched on October 14, 2026.
Facts
There are 30,561 fee-charging employment placement offices nationwide
On October 14, 2026, we officially launched “20 Career,” a career support service for people in their 20s who are struggling with a career change
OMO7 Yokohama by 星野リゾート, a hotel for which Iris Ohyama handled the detailed design of custom-made furniture for guest rooms and common areas, wins the Good Design Gold Award
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OMO7 Yokohama by 星野リゾート, a hotel for which Iris Ohyama handled the detailed design of custom-made furniture, won the Gold Award at the 2026 Good Design Awards.
Survey on how small and medium-sized business owners use their time: Approximately 75% of owners say that “hiring people has not improved the ability of frontline teams to operate independently”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ネオキャリア, approximately 75% of small and medium-sized business owners with fewer than 100 to 300 employees said that increasing the number of hires had not improved the organization’s frontline teams’ ability to operate independently or their underlying capabilities. Many owners see the time they spend on staff development and frontline issues as a challenge and are seeking measures such as securing managers so they can focus on their core management duties.
Mitsui Fudosan Residential’s 2 projects, Mita Garden Hills and Park Homes Kamitabashi, won the 2026 Good Design Award, marking the 27th consecutive year the company has received an award in the housing category.
Dojima Kanden Building, which houses the Osaka head office of 積水化学工業, won the “2026 Good Design Award.” A major renovation of the 53-year-old building reduced upfront carbon by approximately 62% and achieved the highest CASBEE S rank.
Rakuten STAY grand-opens “Rakuten STAY Niseko” in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, its 2nd facility in the prefecture
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楽天ステイ株式会社 has grand-opened “Rakuten STAY Niseko” in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, its 2nd facility in the prefecture. The property is a whole-building rental accommodation with a total of 12 rooms, featuring access to ski resorts and dog-friendly accommodations.
[Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture] Recruiting disaster volunteers from across Japan; “Disaster Volunteer Tent Village” opens with support from Ken Noguchi and others
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Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, is recruiting disaster volunteers from across Japan to help with recovery from the August Chiba torrential rain and Typhoon No. 25. With the cooperation of alpinist Ken Noguchi and others, a “Disaster Volunteer Tent Village” has opened at “Bunka no Mori.”
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Approximately 400 residential property damage cases
Approximately 350 landslide cases
Approximately 200 residential property damage cases