Haircare brands “つるりんちょ。” and “いるかのせなか。” to hold their first post-renewal pop-up store at Osaka’s LUCUA 1100. Seven days featuring the full product lineup
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株式会社髪にドラマを will hold the first post-renewal pop-up store for its haircare brands “つるりんちょ。” and “いるかのせなか。” at LUCUA 1100 in Umeda, Osaka, from October 16 to 22, 2026.
Facts
Pop-up exclusive trial set (3,080 yen, tax included)
Original1回550円（税込）
Customers who spend 10,000 yen or more (tax included)
Experience 360-degree tourism footage from across Japan in an immersive space; “DTCN Co-Creation Forum” to be held in Nakanoshima, Osaka, on October 29
“A company with cats,” Alive begins selling original merchandise featuring its employees who came from rescue shelters on SUZURI. All proceeds will go toward the cats’ care
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アライブ株式会社 has begun selling original merchandise featuring illustrations of its 3 “cat employees,” all former rescue cats, on SUZURI. All proceeds will go toward the cats’ care.
株式会社G・O・P released an update for the strategy RPG Last Origin on October 15, 2026. The update added 3 new AGS skins, a limited-time sale, new stages and more.
As personal information leaks continue to occur, a new “AI Practical Skills Assessment” has been launched to measure how employees use AI through hands-on exercises, documenting how they handle ID card images and respond to fake links in everyday work situations
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株式会社Yamanaka JAPAN has launched an “AI practical skills assessment” service that measures employees’ actual use of AI on the job through their actions. In response to rising numbers of personal information leaks and growing cyber risks associated with AI use, the service records and analyzes training effectiveness and compliance with rules through exercises that assess responses in real work situations, rather than knowledge tests.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
More than 1 million cases of personal information leaks
10 cases as of Oct. 5, 2026
2025, with 6 cases over the full year
Original令和7年度の1年間で17,139件
5,451 cases in the first quarter of 令和8年度
The previous fiscal year's quarterly average (4,285 cases)
Ranked 3rd in its first selection
300 company employees who use PCs every day at work
About 60% of people who use generative AI
10% entered personal information such as names and contact details
About 15% are in a “shadow AI” situation, using AI that their company has not approved
[For Korean Language Learners: K Village] Supporting continued Korean study! “Switching Campaign” offers savings of up to 8,800 yen
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株式会社K Village will run a “Switching Campaign” from Oct. 15, 2026, offering benefits worth up to 8,800 yen to people considering switching from another Korean-language school to K Village 韓国語.
Facts
Save up to 8,800 yen
Operates 35 schools nationwide
More than 17,000 enrolled students
Runs from Oct. 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社K Village、K Village 韓国語、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構
コムニコ to speak at “BtoC Marketing Funnel 2026 Winter” on Oct. 20
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株式会社コムニコ will speak at “BtoC Marketing Funnel 2026 Winter,” held on Oct. 20, 2026, giving a presentation on strategies to increase reach by leveraging Instagram’s algorithm.
“ジオ荻窪,” “ジオ板橋浮間舟渡” and “ジオ神戸三宮” win 2026 Good Design Awards — first time 3 properties under 阪急阪神’s residential brand 〈ジオ〉 have won simultaneously
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3 condominium properties under 阪急阪神不動産’s residential brand “ジオ” (荻窪, 板橋浮間舟渡 and 神戸三宮) won 2026 Good Design Awards, marking the first time 3 properties under the brand have won simultaneously.
[JPI Seminar] “Key Considerations in Sales and Investments in Renewable Energy Power Generation Projects: Interest Transfers, GK-TK Structures and LPS, and Dispute Resolution” to be held Nov. 6 (Fri.)
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on Nov. 6, 2026, covering key considerations in sales and investments in renewable energy power generation projects, GK-TK structures, LPS and dispute resolution, with attorney 深津功二 of TMJ総合法律事務所 as the speaker.
Facts
37,370 yen (tax included)
32,370 yen (tax included; same corporation, simultaneous registration)
Wins the 2026 NMEA Best Product Award in 6 categories
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古野電気 won in 6 of the 23 categories at the 2026 NMEA Best Product Awards, organized by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), extending its record of winning awards for 56 consecutive years.
CJPF AWARD 2027 will be held to solicit and recognize projects that have leveraged Japan’s appeal and value to achieve results.
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内閣府知的財産戦略推進事務局 announced that it will hold CJPF AWARD 2027 to recognize projects that have achieved results through overseas expansion and inbound tourism initiatives leveraging Japan’s appeal and value. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10, 令和8年.
Facts
Expand overseas business to 50 trillion yen or more by 2033
The combined overseas business expansion of Cool Japan-related industries totals 30.7 trillion yen
Raise the share of people in each country and region who say they “love Japan” by 10 points by 2033
The “New Cool Japan Strategy,” formulated in 2024
By 2033
To establish a framework for public- and private-sector collaboration to deepen and advance Cool Japan initiatives in December 2015
Oct. 6 (Tue.)–Nov. 10 (Tue.), 令和8年
Awards announcement and presentation: winners will be announced and awards presented in February–March 2027 (planned)
佐賀大学芸術地域デザイン学部 and さが県産品流通デザイン公社 are working with 相川製茶舗 on branding a new product based on “嬉野茶,” provisionally named “うれしのチャイ.” A preliminary judging session will be held at 佐賀大学 on Oct. 22, with the top entrants expected to advance to the final judging on Nov. 20.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
Nov. 20
Reiwa 8
13:00–16:00
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構、さが県産品流通デザイン公社、佐賀大学、佐賀大学芸術地域デザイン学部、相川製茶舗、cafe space barva、スノーピーク吉野ケ里
株式会社ポプラ社 will release 『恋魔女ラブミーはちょっといじわる #1 時間をもどせるまきもどリング』, the second title in the “きらりっぷす☆” story label for middle-grade elementary school students, on Oct. 15, 2026, and launch the label’s official website on the same day.
川越市立美術館 special exhibition “150th Anniversary of Hisui Sugiura’s Birth and ‘非水百花譜’”
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A special exhibition will be held at 川越市立美術館 in 川越市 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of designer 杉浦非水. It brings together 112 original illustrations, including 71 originals from his signature work 『非水百花譜』.
いちご × 三浦学苑高等学校 × Brot Baum（いちご よこすかポートマーケット）: Students and the bakery collaborate to develop and sell bread at the school festival
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いちご株式会社, students from 三浦学苑高等学校 and Brot Baum（いちご よこすかポートマーケット）worked together to develop and sell a mango custard koppe-pan made with fair-trade dried mangoes. All 300 sold out at the school festival on October 3, 2026.
Facts
All 300 sold out
The school festival at 三浦学苑高等学校, held on October 3, 2026
Survey on attitudes toward working from home for extra income: About half of women in their 20s to 40s are interested. However, more than 60% of those respondents have yet to earn any income this way
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A survey by 株式会社マシェバラトーク found that about half (46.5%) of women in their 20s to 40s are interested in earning extra income from home, but 61.0% of those respondents have never actually earned any. The most common reason for not getting started was “not knowing where to begin” (53.6%), and the most popular desired monthly income was ¥10,000 to under ¥50,000.
Facts
46.5% of women in their 20s to 40s said they were interested in earning extra income from home
61.0% of those interested said they had never actually earned extra income from home
The most common reason for not getting started was “not knowing where to begin,” at 53.6%
300 women nationwide in their 20s to 40s who are interested in earning extra income from home
Art Tower Mito collection exhibition “Reunion: Messages from 17 Artists” opens on Saturday, Nov. 7
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水戸芸術館現代美術センター will hold the collection exhibition “Reunion: Messages from 17 Artists” starting Nov. 7. About 50 works will be exhibited, alongside related programs including discussions and talks.
インフキュリオン raises employee stock ownership plan incentive rate to a maximum of 100%
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株式会社インフキュリオン announced that it will raise the incentive rate for its employee stock ownership plan from the current 5% to a maximum of 100%, effective November 1, 2026.
Mobile service “LIBMO” to launch “Chō Nattoku Plan” on October 20
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株式会社TOKAIコミュニケーションズ will revamp the pricing plans for its mobile service “LIBMO” starting October 20, 2026, and launch the “Chō Nattoku Plan.” Changes include increased data allowances and expanded bundle discounts.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Increased data allowance (3→5 GB
8→10 GB
30→40 GB
Currently, a flat discount of ¥220
20 GB: ¥440 discount
60 GB: ¥660 discount
Maximum connection speed: 200 kbps
Increase to 300 kbps
Scheduled for December 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＴＯＫＡＩコミュニケーションズ、株式会社ＴＯＫＡＩケーブルネットワーク、株式会社いちはらケーブルテレビ、厚木伊勢原ケーブルネットワーク株式会社、エルシーブイ株式会社、株式会社倉敷ケーブルテレビ、株式会社トコちゃんねる静岡、東京ベイネットワーク株式会社、仙台CATV株式会社、@ T COM、TNC
株式会社トライアイズ announces revision of its medium- to long-term growth strategy “TRIiS2.0” and new PBR target
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株式会社トライアイズ has revised its medium- to long-term growth strategy, “TRIiS2.0,” and fleshed out its “capital market curator” concept. In the near term, it plans to pursue M&A using ¥4.8 billion in liquid assets, with plans to expand its target scope in the future by also using bank loans and other funding. It has also reset its PBR target.
TobiraPhone Mobile for iOS strengthens protections against phone scams, adding call blocking for suspected scam international number ranges
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トビラシステムズ has added a new feature to its iOS app “トビラフォンモバイル” that blocks all incoming calls from international number ranges suspected of being used in special fraud scams.
ドコモSMTBネット銀行’s AI banking service “NEOBANK ai” wins the 2026 Good Design Award, a first for a Japanese bank*
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行’s AI banking agent “NEOBANK ai” has won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. The service, the first from a Japanese bank to offer a generative UI, is currently conducting beta tests.
Official pop-up store for the popular international animated series “Helluva Boss” to open at Sunshine City Alta in Tokyo!
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インフォレンズ株式会社 announced that an official pop-up store for the animated series “Helluva Boss” will be held at Sunshine City Alta from October 22 to November 3, 2026.
PR campaign “Sakuma-san, Let Us Build Your Website” wins the 2026 Good Design Award!
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株式会社グッドパッチ announced that its PR campaign “Sakuma-san, Let Us Build Your Website,” carried out jointly with テレビ東京コミュニケーションズ, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Iore to make WOODMAN, which sells and supports the implementation of AI servers and storage and develops and builds modular AI data centers, a wholly owned subsidiary
Voice actor Sayuri Date produces her first fragrance. Original room mist created by selecting scents from more than 50 ingredients will be available for preorder for 2 weeks starting at 20:00 on October 15
Facenetwork wins 2026 Good Design Awards for 10 development projects! Developer-only record for the most awards in the housing and industrial/commercial space categories for *3 consecutive years
HOST-PAAN, a food hospitality service developed by a former diplomat and food-service entrepreneur for regions and municipalities to offer travelers, launches — Turning foreign travelers’ “I want to eat” into a source of regional strength
Hiroshima’s “Red Wing,” Okayama’s “Urara” and Yamaguchi’s “Kizashi”: branding for commuter trains in the Chugoku region wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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株式会社GKデザイン総研広島 announced that the branding of 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社's commuter trains in the Chugoku region (Hiroshima's “Red Wing,” Okayama's “Urara,” and Yamaguchi's “Kizashi”) won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Portuguese botanical beauty brand “Benamôr（ベナモール）” to open its first POP UP store in western Japan at Sogo Hiroshima! Opening Oct. 23 (Fri.) in the Chugoku and Shikoku region’s largest-class cosmetics floor, which is set to reopen
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Benamôr, a Portuguese botanical beauty brand represented in Japan by イノー・アソシエイツ株式会社, will open its first POP UP store in western Japan from Oct. 23, 2026, as part of the renovation of the cosmetics department on the 1st floor of そごう広島店.
“Are the treats ready yet?” “Love you, Frenchie.”—A French bulldog and its owner share their “inner voices” through their backs. Apparel brand “hakutakagami,” from contemporary artist Ken Kagami and long-established underwear maker Hakutaka, to be sold at the domestic largest-class “French Bulldog LIVE.”
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株式会社ハクタカ will sell French bulldog apparel from “hakutakagami,” its collaboration brand with contemporary artist Ken Kagami, at “French Bulldog LIVE-FBL2026-,” to be held at Yamanakako Community Plaza Kirara on Oct. 24 and 25. Advance reservations will also open at its online shop from Oct. 9.
Facts
Since its founding in 1930
Original2026年10月24日(土)・25日(日)
Technology refined over more than 90 years
An underwear maker with more than 90 years in business
[For those looking to open a restaurant in Nishinomiya] 西宮商工会議所 to hold a “Restaurant Startup Seminar” in 4 sessions! Limited to the first 20 participants; free of charge (from 11/11)
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西宮商工会議所 will hold a “Restaurant Startup Seminar” in 4 sessions starting Nov. 11, 2026, for people planning to open a restaurant in Nishinomiya. Participation is free and limited to the first 20 people.
Notice of Execution of a Share Exchange Agreement with 株式会社イオレ
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WOODMAN株式会社 executed a share exchange agreement with 株式会社イオレ on Oct. 15, 2026. Under the agreement, イオレ will become the wholly owning parent company and WOODMAN the wholly owned subsidiary, with the exchange scheduled to take effect on Nov. 30, 2026. The companies aim to deepen their collaboration in AI data centers and immersion cooling, and after integration, launch a “neo-cloud business” and develop large-scale AI data centers.
Rebar inspection AR system “BAIASⓇ” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The iPad Pro application for “BAIAS,” a rebar inspection AR system offered by 株式会社GRIFFY and エコモット株式会社, won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
Facts
2026 Good Design Award
More than 400 sites have adopted the system to date
More than 20,000 cumulative adoptions (as of the end of December 2025)
和歌山県那智勝浦町 takes on seagrass bed restoration and blue carbon through “Marine DX”
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和歌山県那智勝浦町, 慶應義塾大学SFC研究所, and アドソル日進株式会社 have signed an industry-government-academia partnership agreement to promote regional revitalization through research into “Marine DX” related to seagrass bed restoration and blue carbon, using AI and satellite data, among other technologies. They will also hold a ceremony to launch the project.
Payroll announces its “QPI” wage index for September 2026
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株式会社ペイロール and QUICK announced the final September 2026 figures for “QPI,” a wage index they jointly developed. The QPI for scheduled wages was +3.46%, while the QPI for disposable income was +3.44%, confirming an improvement in real purchasing power.
Facts
Regular salary QPI was +3.46% year over year
Disposable income QPI was +3.44% year over year
Income tax QPI was +0.19% year over year
Local tax QPI was +2.85%
Social insurance premium QPI was +3.34%
Entrusted with payroll processing for 1.23 million people at 279 companies (as of the end of March 2026)
Full membership of the “AI Implementation Support Consortium,” formed by technology-focused companies supporting full-scale AI agent adoption, expands to 15 companies
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The “AI Implementation Support Consortium” announced that its full membership has expanded to 15 companies. 日本マイクロソフト is also participating as a supporting company, and the consortium was launched in July 2026. The 7 new full members and 7 founding companies are listed.
Expanding identity verification options with voice and AI. CustIntCo Japan to provide Hyperion with “SpeakerMatch” under an OEM agreement
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CustIntCo Japan, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社アクリート, has signed an OEM agreement with Hyperion to provide “SpeakerMatch,” its voice-matching technology. The technology will be integrated into Hyperion’s passwordless authentication solution “PassProof,” expanding identity verification options.
[Yamanashi・Mt. Amari] A spectacular autumn getaway with Mt. Fuji and a sea of clouds. “Amariyama Taxi 2026 Autumn Service” now operating from 韮崎駅!
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In Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, the reservation-based shared taxi “Amariyama Taxi 2026 Autumn Service,” bound for Mount Amari, where passengers can enjoy views of Mount Fuji and autumn leaves, is operating from Oct. 10 to Nov. 8. The fare is 3,000 yen one way, and passengers receive a sticker as a boarding benefit.
Facts
3,000 yen one way per person (tax included; card payment only)
Mount Amari, approximately 1,700 m above sea level
玉川高島屋S.C. evolves into a “next-generation shopping center” focused on “food,” “play” and “relaxation” — advancing the “TAMAGAWA LOCO LIFE” hometown concept
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株式会社高島屋 and Tokyu Development are undertaking a medium- to long-term renovation of 玉川高島屋S.C. ahead of its grand opening in June 2027. Plans include a complete overhaul of the food floor on the 1st basement level of the main building, an “adult playground” on the 10th floor of the South Building, and a sauna facility exclusively for men on the 11th floor of the South Building.
Facts
Has been promoted since 2024
Grand opening in June 2027
Scheduled to open in March 2027
The sales floor, covering approximately 7,000㎡,
While making use of Takashimaya’s distinctive curatorial expertise, particularly in “味百選” and “銘菓百選,” the company will create a food space offering new discoveries with every visit. In addition, in March,
The facility is planned to have an area of approximately 1,000㎡
Scheduled to open in autumn 2027: “Westlake Square Hanoi,” a large-scale complex in Hanoi, Vietnam
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株式会社高島屋 and Tokyu Development announced that Mikazuki Onsen & Spa, a Japanese-origin bathing and spa facility, and AEONスーパーマーケット will open in the commercial area of “Westlake Square Hanoi,” a mixed-use complex in Hanoi, Vietnam. The complex is scheduled to open in autumn 2027.
Fitness company joins Photosynth Group, accelerating development and expansion of unmanned and labor-saving solutions for the fitness industry
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株式会社Photosynth announced that GOODLIFE and GDS will join its group to accelerate the development and expansion of unmanned and labor-saving solutions for the fitness industry. The share acquisition is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026, with the company aiming to improve its products and acquire new customers by leveraging data from physical locations.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
12 directly operated locations
Operates 49 franchised locations
4 directly operated locations
1 directly operated location
A medium-term management plan with fiscal 2028 as its final year
株式会社ストラテジックキャピタル requests that ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社 convene an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting
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株式会社ストラテジックキャピタル (SC) proposed an alternative scheme for Taizo Son’s transfer of shares in GungHo Online Entertainment to Sony Music Entertainment (SME), aimed at reducing the tax burden and increasing GungHo’s shareholder value, and requested that an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting be convened.
Facts
Holds approximately 14%
Could receive up to approximately 5.2 billion yen in additional cash
Original1株当たり2,385円
Approximately 28.6 billion yen in total
Mr. Son’s tax burden would be reduced by approximately 4.4 billion yen
Taxable amount: approximately 7.1 billion yen
After-tax proceeds: approximately 21.5 billion yen
Taxable amount: approximately 2.7 billion yen
After-tax proceeds: approximately 25.9 billion yen
The purchase price for treasury shares at 1,946 yen
October 6, 2026
Scheduled to be carried out on Dec. 30, 2026
The next annual shareholders’ meeting, to be held in March 2027
All 12,006,500 GungHo shares
Equivalent to 22.93% of the total number of issued shares
Prince Ice World Okinawa performance pays courtesy visit to Okinawa City
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沖縄アリーナ株式会社 paid a courtesy visit to Okinawa City with the organizers and guest skaters ahead of the Okinawa performance of “Prince Ice World,” to be held at Okinawa Suntory Arena in January 2027. This will be the show’s first performance in Okinawa and the first large-scale ice show in the prefecture in approximately 40 years.
【Tokyo event on 11/18】Kyushu University × Unipos to present 3 years of joint research for the first time【Visualize corporate culture with 18 questions & latest white paper】
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Unipos株式会社 will hold an event in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2026, to unveil for the first time its “Corporate Culture Survey,” developed through 3 years of joint research with 九州大学’s Ikeda Laboratory, and explain findings from the latest “Corporate Culture White Paper 2026.”
株式会社SHIFT was awarded a contract for the 防衛装備庁’s “Study on the Framework for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence” and launched the project on Aug. 6, 2026.
Launch of “THREAT-AQ,” a new security operations service combining threat intelligence and AI analysis
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株式会社SHIFT has launched “THREAT-AQ,” a new security operations service combining threat intelligence and AI analysis. Based on ASM (Attack Surface Management) operations, the service visualizes risks to externally exposed IT assets and supports prioritized countermeasures.
Facts
Starting today, Oct. 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Built on SHIFT’s approximately 4 years of ASM (Attack Surface Management) operations
Initial fee: ¥1.5 million (before tax)
Monthly fee: ¥1.5 million (before tax)
The minimum contract term is 1 year (12 months)
A team of more than 250 assessors trained through a proprietary development program
イル strengthens ordering functionality in its “Aladdin EC” online ordering system; quote requests and responses, and file attachments, can all be completed online
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株式会社アイル has enhanced the ordering functionality of its “Aladdin EC” online ordering system, enabling quote requests and responses, as well as file attachments, to be completed online.
Facts
Implementation and operational support for core systems at more than 6,000 companies
More power, better fuel efficiency. Now with connected features. Renault Captur Esprit Alpine, equipped with the new full hybrid E-TECH, goes on sale
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Renault Japon will begin sales on Oct. 15, 2026, of the “Renault Captur Esprit Alpine Full Hybrid E-TECH,” equipped with the new full hybrid E-TECH and enhanced connected features and comfort equipment.
Facts
Maximum system output has increased from 143 ps to 158 ps
Fuel economy has improved from 23.3 km/L to 24.5 km/L (WLTC mode)
Sales begin Oct. 15, 2026, at authorized Renault dealerships nationwide
U.S. market advertising trial plan expanded to a “3-platform integrated model” — testing and comparing Google, Meta and Pinterest by role, from awareness to customer acquisition
Fostering innovators through ideas and implementation. Finalists selected for “Tech Koshien” (formerly “App Koshien”) for junior high and high school students! The final will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Marui Group Head Office Co-Creation HALL
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ライフイズテック株式会社 and Marui Group announced that the final of “Tech Koshien” for junior high and high school students will be held on Dec. 6, 2026. In the first competition since the name change, 10 teams in the product category and a total of 16 teams, including those in the idea category, will give public presentations as finalists. An “Audience Award” based on public voting will also be introduced.
Survey ranks the most difficult aspects of home care; assistance with toileting comes in first
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ケアスル 介護, a website operated by 株式会社Speee, surveyed 1,048 people aged 50 and over with experience providing home care across Japan. Assistance with toileting ranked first as the most difficult task, at 29.6%, 2.4 times the 12.4% for “dealing with dementia symptoms,” which ranked second. The result was consistent across all 21 categories, including gender and level of care required. People with a tendency to take on the burden themselves, thinking “I have to do it,” found “not having time for myself” especially difficult.
Synchro Food-operated 農業ジョブ and Agricultural Research Institute Group-operated やさいジョブ sign business partnership agreement
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農業ジョブ, operated by 株式会社シンクロ・フード, and やさいジョブ, operated by やさいジョブ株式会社, a subsidiary of 株式会社農業総合研究所, have signed a business partnership agreement and began working together on Oct. 1, 2026. The two companies aim to address the shortage of workers in the agricultural sector by combining their customer acquisition capabilities and expertise in employee retention.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Approximately 20 years of media operations
More than 140,000 job seekers
Achieves a retention rate of over 90%
Has provided recruitment services specializing in primary industries since 2006
[SBI Securities] Announces achievement of 17 million securities accounts, a first in Japan
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株式会社SBI証券 announced that the total number of securities accounts, including those at other securities firms in the SBI Group, has reached 17 million, a first in Japan. Measures such as eliminating fees under the “Zero Revolution” starting in September 2023 and support for children’s NISA contributed to the milestone.
[SBI Securities] Asset management app “SBI Securities Plus,” jointly developed by SBI証券 and シンプレクス, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The asset management app “SBI証券Plus,” jointly developed by SBI証券 and シンプレクス, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Designed to meet the needs of first-time investors following the launch of the new NISA, the app visualizes asset status through AI-powered information and an intuitive UI. Downloads have exceeded 1 million.
Hakuhodo and VisasQ provide end-to-end support for corporate business development, from AI research to consulting
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Hakuhodo and VisasQ will launch a business development support service using the AI research tool “VisasQ compass” on October 15, 2026. The service provides end-to-end support, from market research to strategy development and execution.
Facts
Under the capital and business alliance agreement signed on April 14, 2026
Starting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Runs autonomously in as little as approximately 1 hour (*1)
An expert network of more than 800,000 people across 190 countries
【OWNDAYS｜オンデーズ】Is it easier for UV rays to reach your eyes in fall and winter!? OWNDAYS’ lens tips address the challenges of “fall and winter sunglasses”
Following a series of information leaks, notice that cumulative adoption of identity verification service ProTech ID Checker, operated by consolidated subsidiary Showcase, has surpassed 500 companies
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Showcase, a consolidated subsidiary of AI Fusion Capital Group, announced that the cumulative number of companies adopting its identity verification service “ProTech ID Checker” has surpassed 500.
Startbahn significantly expands the business scope of its blockchain infrastructure “Startrail.” Authenticity verification and information recording will extend from art to a range of physical assets. The first initiative launches a GPU business.
“SMOKING ALLOWED” at your feet. RELAZO and ching&co. launch first collaboration socks, “RELAX ZONE Socks”; 10 winners to be selected by lottery
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Original有限会社オーバーロードが運営するメディア「RELAZO」とスケーターソックスブランド「ching&co.」が初コラボレーションし、オリジナルソックス「RELAX ZONE Socks」を2026年10月15日より販売開始。発売記念として抽選で10名にプレゼントするキャンペーンも実施される。
Tokyo Big Sight to be transformed into a vintage clothing paradise! Experience a treasure-hunt-style search for vintage finds at “Vintage Clothing Fest with ZOZOUSED”!
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一般社団法人AND BUYER announced that “Vintage Clothing Fest® with ZOZOUSED” will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 15, 2026. Now in its 12th edition, the event is one of Japan’s largest vintage clothing festivals. More than 300 shops will take part, with an expanded lineup created in collaboration with ZOZOUSED.
Facts
Now in its 12th edition
November 15, 2026
Approximately 17,000 m²
Approximately 5,150 tsubo
More than 300 shops from across Japan
Time: 10:00–19:00
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
Advance pair ticket (2 people): 900 yen
Price: 700 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
All items: 800 yen each
An average of approximately 7,000 brands
More than 15,000 new items every day
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 And Buyer、一般社団法人AND BUYER、ZOZOUSED、ZOZOTOWN、BerBerJin、ベルベルジン、Mr. Clean、ミスター・クリーン、DUFF、DESERTSNOW、デザートスノー、古着屋JAM、フルギヤ ジャム、WEGO VINTAGE、ウィゴーヴィンテージ、FLORIDA、フロリダ、Stickout、スティックアウト、イープラス
SK本舗 begins presales of Flashforge’s full-color 3D printer, the CJ270
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SK本舗 (operated by フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社) has begun presales of Flashforge’s full-color 3D printer, the CJ270. The printer is priced at 698,500 yen (tax included).
Facts
The printer is priced at 698,500 yen (tax included).
The layer pitch is 7 μm (0.007 mm).
Supports color reproduction of more than 10 million colors.
[Kunitomi Town] 39 elementary school volleyball teams gather from inside and outside the prefecture! The 33rd Hokedake Flag Elementary School Volleyball Tournament to be held
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The Higashimorokata County Elementary School Volleyball Federation held the 33rd Hokedake Flag Elementary School Volleyball Tournament on Reiwa 8, Oct. 3, with 39 teams taking part from inside and outside the prefecture.
All 14 entries from the ポラスグループ win 2026 Good Design Awards; 24 consecutive years of wins, with 122 awards in total
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14 entries from the ポラスグループ won 2026 Good Design Awards, marking 24 consecutive years of wins and bringing the total to 122 awards. “Heat-Protection Sheet Slit-Cool” was also selected for “My Choice 2026.”
“Human Resources System Revision: A Collection of Failure Cases for Companies with Up to 300 Employees” to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 17 [Capacity: 30 participants]
A commemorative “8003 LAST RUN” program will be held as the 8003 10-car train set ends commercial service.
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As the Hokuso Railway’s 8003 10-car “Pole Star” train set is scheduled to end commercial service in December 2026, the company will hold an “8003 LAST RUN” commemorative program featuring a headmark and commemorative plate, commemorative goods for sale, a premium photo session, and a parts sale.
Facts
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Number of participants: 100
Participation fee: 20,000 yen (tax included)
Commercial service by the 8003 10-car “Pole Star” train set (hereinafter, the 8003 set) will end in December 2026.
A recreation inspired by its appearance when it debuted in 1987
[Limited to 4 days] “Great Panda Exhibition Special — The Ueno Family and Hamaya Family Gather! A Panda-Filled Festival Where You Can See, Photograph, Hear About and Buy All Things Panda” to be held in Shin-Okubo!
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行知学園株式会社 will hold the “Great Panda Exhibition Special” at the Lions Mansion in Shin-Okubo from Nov. 11 to 14, 2026. The event will feature approximately 50 photographs of the Ueno family and the Hamaya family of Nanki-Shirahama, as well as talk shows and merchandise sales.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Saturday the 14th
A space expanded to approximately 5 times its previous size
An exhibition of approximately 50 photo panels
6 types in total
All 8 designs, with a dedicated box
Participating stores (5 stores in total)
Companies mentioned：行知学園株式会社、四川人民出版社、哈啰潘达（ハローパンダ）、毎週シャンシャン、KITSCH、Gallery HANNA
大阪オールトヨタ will exhibit at “Sakishima Kodomo EXPO 2026,” to be held at ATC on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, offering hands-on activities for families, including 3D drawing races and a ZEV (bZ4X) test drive and vehicle-charging experience.
Facts
We will exhibit at the 14th Sakishima Kodomo EXPO 2026.
Original2026年10月24日（土）・25日（日）の2日間
Dates and times: Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.), 2026, 10:00–16:00
Try International’s Vietnam manufacturing facility serves 1,000 portions of udon to local residents
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MISOYA VIETNAM CO., LTD., the Vietnam manufacturing facility of 株式会社トライ・インターナショナル, held a meal-support event near its factory on Sept. 26, 2026, serving 1,000 portions of udon.
British fragrance brand ジョー マローン ロンドン will launch a limited-edition cologne on Oct. 16, 2026, to support the Breast Cancer Campaign run by エスティ ローダー カンパニーズ, and will donate part of the proceeds to nonprofit research organization JBCRG.
Facts
A total of 156 million U.S. dollars
Original（約236億482万円）
123 million U.S. dollars
(approximately 18.61113 billion yen)
Companies mentioned：ELCジャパン合同会社、ジョー マローン ロンドン、エスティ ローダー カンパニーズ、Breast Cancer Research Foundation®、The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation
The “AMUSE” series by Nagasaki Prefecture’s Hasami Town pottery maker 白山陶器株式会社 wins a 2026 Good Design Award
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The “AMUSE” series of porcelain trays made by 白山陶器株式会社 in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, has won a 2026 Good Design Award, presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
Come enjoy Miyazaki’s delicious food in Sakai, Osaka! An event featuring “Miyazaki beef,” Japan’s top-rated beef, and “Miyazaki Jitokko,” popular for its firm texture and rich flavor
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株式会社南海グリル will hold the “Nankai Grill Autumn Festival 2026” in Sakai, Osaka, on Oct. 24 and 25, featuring food sales including Miyazaki beef and Miyazaki Jitokko, as well as a prize drawing.
The 9th cohort (4 participants in total) of the “ASEAN Human Resource Development Scholarship Partners Support (AHEAD50)” program will visit Japan to focus on trade facilitation.
Programmable announcement SD player “AP-10” for commercial spaces enables automated audio operation through integration with external equipment
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ティアック株式会社 will release the programmable announcement SD player “AP-10” for commercial spaces in late October 2026 to streamline audio operations at commercial facilities and other locations.
You choose the next star of Kamigata rakugo! A heated preliminary-round report from this year’s “マルエスPresents 神戸新開地・喜楽館AWARD2026”
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A report on the preliminary rounds of “マルエスPresents 神戸新開地・喜楽館AWARD2026,” a Kamigata rakugo competition co-hosted by ABCラジオ and 神戸新開地・喜楽館. 26 rakugo performers with 16 to 25 years since their debut took part in an intense contest, with audience votes determining who would advance to the final.
Facts
This year’s event marks its 4th year
A total of 26 outstanding performers
With 16 years since their debut
up to 25 years
With a performance time of around 12 minutes
The first event in 2023 (第一回) was
The second event in 2024 (第二回) was
Last year, 2025, the third event (第三回) was
Made their debut in 2010
Tuesday, September 1
Original17時半から舞台上に
Originalそして18時30分、ついに開演
Using a format in which “2 performers” are selected from among the contestants