Fujisoft signs sales agency agreement with エクセディ for “MixFlit”; supports end-to-end automation of factory transport by combining integrated control with AMR “Neibo”
【Ragnarok Online】“Autumn Seasonal Canned Food Get Campaign 2026” launches!
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GungHo Online Entertainment will launch the “Autumn Seasonal Canned Food Get Campaign 2026” in “Ragnarok Online” starting October 15, 2026, and sell Halloween and autumn support packs.
10.21 Home Match against Sapporo: “Educational Day 2026 supported by Neo Career” to be held! “MY Company Expo,” connecting young people with local businesses, will also take place!
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Montedio Yamagata will hold “Educational Day 2026,” sponsored by 株式会社ネオキャリア, at its October 21 match against Sapporo and invite approximately 4,000 children and students from the prefecture. It will also hold the “MY Company Expo,” a joint company information session featuring 50 companies from Yamagata Prefecture and beyond, bringing together approximately 2,300 high school and university students from the prefecture, including students from 東海大学山形高等学校.
Facts
Approximately 4,000 children and students from Yamagata Prefecture
As a result, approximately 2,300 young people will gather
The appeal and rewarding work of 50 companies from Yamagata Prefecture and beyond
慶應義塾大学SFC研究所 announced that it will hold “SFC Open Research Forum 2026” at Shonan Fujisawa Campus on November 22 and 23, 2026. The theme is “Hiking on the Landscape.” Individual meetings with corporate, municipal and other external organizations will be offered through industry-academia collaboration coordinators.
Facts
November 22, 2026 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., public holiday)
Winner of the 2026 Good Design Award! “Kururito Compact Cooler Marche Bag, Easy to Use at Self-Checkout”
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The “Kururito Compact Cooler Marche Bag, Easy to Use at Self-Checkout,” a cooler bag from the MOTTERU brand developed by 株式会社トレードワークス, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. This is the company’s 14th award in 8 consecutive years, bringing its cumulative total to 22 works.
Achieves 64 menu options, 6 times the previous number: commercial coffee machine “CRYSTAⅢ” launched to meet diversifying coffee needs
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ＳＤＲＳ株式会社 will launch the “CRYSTAⅢ,” a fully automatic commercial drip coffee machine that supports 64 menu options, 6 times the previous number, starting October 15, 2026.
【Shibuya Ward only】November limited-time campaign｜Closet overflowing after bringing out winter clothes? Pickup of unwanted clothing together with hangers and storage cases｜Unwanted item collection by まるっと本舗
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The unwanted item collection service まるっと本舗, operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a November closet pickup campaign exclusively in Shibuya Ward. Customers can receive a discount of up to ¥1,000 when unwanted items are collected, including clothes racks and storage cases.
Facts
Up to ¥1,000 off
Campaign period: November 1, 2026–November 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソフィアリンクス、花王株式会社、株式会社ポーラ、ロート製薬株式会社、Ashland Specialties France、Ashland Japan Ltd.、ナガセヴィータ株式会社、一丸ファルコス株式会社、丸善製薬株式会社、SILAB、University of Marburg、東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻、株式会社Mintel Japan、株式会社矢野経済研究所、株式会社ロボティア、株式会社ワールドワイド・アイピー・コンサルティングジャパン、高島国際特許事務所、東京都立産業技術研究センター、日本メナード化粧品株式会社、名古屋大学大学院医学系研究科、株式会社資生堂、株式会社コーセー、第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、株式会社成和化成、日油株式会社、ルーブリゾール・ライフサイエンス、リポテック S.A.U.
Jotaro Saito × 髙島織物 unveils details of new collaborative kimono, to be presented at launch events in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka
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株式会社髙島織物 has announced “Yanagi Sarasa with Diagonal Stripes,” a new kimono created in collaboration with kimono designer Jotaro Saito, and will hold launch events in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
[ホテルメトロポリタン] “Ovest Lunch,” offering authentic flavors in a casual setting, and “Felice,” a course available on weekends and public holidays
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Dining & Bar Ovest at ホテルメトロポリタン will begin serving “Ovest Lunch,” a new lunch menu featuring winter delicacies, and “Felice,” a special course available on weekends and public holidays, from November 1, 2026.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] Announces forthcoming publication of テムズ·アンド·ハドソン社’s new book 『ルイ·ヴィトン メンズ·ウェア キャットウォーク™』
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ルイ·ヴィトン has announced the publication of the new book 『ルイ·ヴィトン メンズ·ウェア キャットウォーク™』 by テムズ·アンド·ハドソン社. The book features nearly 30 years of menswear collections and is scheduled for release in mid-November 2026.
[sanrio house (サンリオハウス)] Café menu at the Nagoya PARCO store finally revealed! Opening October 29 (Thu.) with a wide lineup including exclusive designs and collaboration items!
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A café-equipped store will open on the 1st basement floor of the west building of Nagoya PARCO on October 29, 2026, as the 3rd location for 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ’s sanrio house brand. Offerings will include exclusive designs, collaboration items with GELATO PIQUE, and limited-time pop-up stores.
Facts
October 29 (Thu.)
3rd store
Strawberry crepe with butter and sugar 790 yen
Hello Kitty apple and mascarpone crepe 1,680 yen
Hello Kitty soft serve ice cream 1,280 yen
Hello Kitty strawberry mini parfait 1,580 yen
Initial cookies: 220 yen each
Clear tumbler 1,980 yen
Heart-shaped glitter pin badge 660 yen
Stickers: 440 yen each
Nagoya PARCO store exclusive makeup pouch 2,750 yen
Nagoya PARCO store exclusive clear pouch 1,760 yen
Nagoya PARCO store exclusive sticker 990 yen
HELLO BAKERY “bread plushies”: 2,970–6,380 yen each
For customers who spend at least 7,700 yen including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、株式会社サンリオ、sanrio house、サンリオハウス、GELATO PIQUE、ジェラート ピケ、HELLO BAKERY、HELLO KITCHEN、CAPSULE TOY LAND、Table Check
Beauty expert Megumi Kanzaki and a top hairstylist speak candidly about hair care! Special feature “Sublimic Channel: Megumi Kanzaki’s Hair Care Roundtable” now available
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Sublimic, Shiseido Professional’s hair care brand, has released “Sublimic Channel,” a hair care roundtable featuring beauty expert Megumi Kanzaki and 3 top hairstylists.
Live broadcast confirmed on WOWOW & Lemino! Day 2 of “LDH LIVE-EXPO 2026 -PERFECT YEAR BEST-” to be broadcast live on November 29 (Sunday)!
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WOWOW and Lemino have announced that they will broadcast Day 2 of “LDH LIVE-EXPO 2026 -PERFECT YEAR BEST-,” taking place at the National Stadium on November 29.
[Mechanism of sulfur formation elucidated!] Subsurface structure and process behind the formation of large quantities of molten sulfur at Shiretoko Sulfur Mountain, a World Heritage Site
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The research group has elucidated how molten sulfur forms at Shiretoko-Iozan, a World Heritage site. Sulfur is produced when groundwater, andesitic water of magmatic origin and volcanic gases mix and react. It was confirmed that more than 110,000 tons of molten sulfur erupted during the 1936 eruption.
Facts
More than 100,000 tons of sulfur
More than 110,000 tons of molten sulfur
The figure of 116,000 tons
Melts at 120°C
The temperature was estimated at 176°C
Water samples were collected at 85 locations (Fig. 2)
Andesitic water accounts for around 11-12%
Rain that fell at an elevation of around 860m
Around an elevation of 700m
Companies mentioned：大阪市立自然史博物館、京都大学大学院工学研究科、兵庫県立大学大学院理学研究科、日本特殊鉱業、Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
Amazon home security brand Ring signs agreement with Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, on a pilot project for crime prevention using video doorbells
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Amazon home security brand Ring has signed an agreement with Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, for a pilot project using video doorbells for crime prevention. It will provide 1,000 “Ring Video Doorbell Pro” units free of charge to detached homes in the city to strengthen community safety monitoring.
Facts
We will distribute 1,000 units
Distribution and installation for the first 200 people will begin
Around 900 households have adopted the service
Including the addition of 300 security cameras
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Ring、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Amazon Ring
Tochigi Prefecture will run the “Tochigi Trip: Winter Weekday Accommodation Campaign 2026-2027” to stimulate tourism demand during winter. Among people who stay at a prefectural ryokan or hotel on a weekday during the campaign period, 360 will be selected by lottery to receive accommodation coupons, wagyu beef and other prizes. Discount coupons will also be offered through JTB and じゃらん.
Limited-time promotion for Gunma Residents’ Day (Oct. 28): Isawa Onsen, Yamanashi, gem-hunting experience. 【SAGASO石和】 thanks Gunma residents with a gift of natural diamonds for gem-hunting participants
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SAGASO石和, an experiential tourism facility at Isawa Onsen in Yamanashi Prefecture, will run a thank-you campaign offering natural diamonds to 50 Gunma residents to mark Gunma Residents’ Day (Oct. 28).
Mayado Pharmaceutical addresses men’s health concerns. It will open the free “Health Consultation: Mayado Yakupo” advice service on September 29, 2026.
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On September 29, 2026, Mayado Pharmaceutical opened “Health Consultation: Mayado Yakupo,” a free health advice service for men. According to a survey by 厚生労働省, about 2 in 5 men aged 40–59 experience symptoms of menopause. The company offers one-on-one phone and in-person consultations with male pharmacists.
ＪＡ全農 develops 4 new “Autumn Meals” recipes for the fall sports season and new-rice season, from “cheering onigiri” and “recovery meals” made with new rice to ways to use leftover rice at home
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ＪＡ全農 developed 4 “Autumn Meals” recipes for the new-rice season and the fall sports season, and unveiled them at a press event.
A review of AI-related workforce cuts, based on a survey of STEM professionals in Japan
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A report released by SThree based on a YouGov survey found that some AI-related workforce cuts among STEM professionals in Japan are being reversed, highlighting the importance of specialized expertise and the difficulty of replacing skilled technology workers.
Aurora Energy Research supports economic analysis of a grid-scale battery project (50MW/200MWh) in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, by AMP-lify株式会社
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Aurora Energy Research supported AMP-lify株式会社 with an economic analysis of its grid-scale battery project in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, with an output of 50MW and storage capacity of 200MWh. ING arranged financing of 6.481 billion yen.
Facts
Output: 50 megawatts
Storage capacity: 200MWh
Financing of 6.481 billion yen
Companies mentioned：Aurora Energy Research株式会社、AMP-lify株式会社、ING Wholesale Banking、ING
【Survey report】About 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low”; about 80% of companies say investors’ questions are “superficial”
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A survey conducted by Wills and Panhouse found that about 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low,” while about 80% of companies feel investors’ questions are “superficial.” Both sides say preparation is burdensome, and hopes are growing that AI can improve the quality of dialogue.
Facts
About 40%
About 80%
Reviewing disclosure materials and organizing key points (35.0%)
Somewhat low (36.4%)
One-way explanations (lack of dialogue) (28.1%)
Identifying anticipated questions and preparing draft answers (FAQ) (45.6%)
CRE begins listing its “LogiSquare” series on “Nokikore,” a delivery destination information platform, to improve delivery efficiency for CRE and facility users
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株式会社canuu has begun listing 25 of 株式会社シーアールイー (CRE)’s logistics facilities in its “LogiSquare” series on “Nokikore,” a delivery destination information platform, with the aim of improving delivery efficiency and reducing the workload of logistics providers.
Travel abroad despite the weak yen: 300 women in their 40s planning overseas trips over the year-end and New Year holidays share their destinations, reasons and spending plans 【GLAM survey】
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GLAM, operated by Mode Media Japan, surveyed 300 women in their 40s planning overseas trips over the year-end and New Year holidays. The weak yen and higher prices prompted 73.7% to take some kind of measure, and destinations were concentrated in Asia, particularly South Korea and Taiwan. While many planned to cut spending elsewhere to save on travel costs, they were willing to spend on food and experiences at their destinations, showing a deliberate approach to spending.
Facts
300 women in their 40s
“South Korea” (32.7%)
“Taiwan” (19.0%)
“Hawaii” (11.7%)
73.7% selected responses indicating some impact from the weak yen or high prices
“Changed their destination to somewhere nearby (such as Asia)” (29.7%)
“Want to enjoy food, culture and scenery that cannot be experienced in Japan” (64.7%)
“Cutting other expenses (such as dining out and clothes) to pay for travel” (38.0%)
MINNETONKA unveils 3 fall/winter shoe styles featuring fleece: a Japan-exclusive sneaker, a low-profile ballet flat and lace-up boots
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MINNETONKA has launched 3 styles for its fall/winter lineup: the Japan-exclusive lace-up belt sneaker “26M06,” the double-strap fleece ballet flat “26M07,” and the fleece-trimmed lace-up boots “26M12.”
Around Europe and Alaska on a world cruise visiting the most ports: European Tour World Cruise “Voyage135” goes on sale Oct. 15, 2026
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株式会社ジャパングレイス announced that sales of the world cruise “Voyage135,” departing in April 2030, will begin on Oct. 15, 2026. The 108-day itinerary visits all 25 ports, the most in the cruise’s history.
“REON POCKET 6” selected for the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards”
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Sony Thermo Technology’s wearable thermo device “REON POCKET 6” won the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards.”
Facts
5,111 entries in total
19 Gold Awards
3 recipients were honored
Since statistics began in 1898
A total of 36 locations
The most since 2010
If the temperature setting is eased by 1°C
It can be reduced by approximately 10%
Starting in April 2027
Available in 22 countries and regions
Cumulative sales reached 840,000 units
A slim body measuring approximately 20mm at its thinnest point
[Partnership with outdoor brand “LOGOS”] Full support and exhibition experience at “LÖWE Week 2026,” held over 5 weekend days from Saturday, Oct. 10, to Sunday, Oct. 18
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株式会社レーヴェ横浜 has partnered with outdoor brand “LOGOS” and will provide products and offer an exhibition experience at “LÖWE Week 2026,” taking place from Oct. 10 to 18. It will also offer a 5% off coupon for LOGOS stores exclusively to members of its team app.
New service dedicated to delivering hometown tax donation gifts, “Furusato Tax Express,” to launch in April 2027
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株式会社Workthy has developed a new service dedicated to delivering hometown tax donation gifts, “Furusato Tax Express,” in partnership with ヤマト運輸, and will begin offering it on the 4th in 2027.
A drinkable dashi cafe opens in Aoyama for the first time! Dashi Corporation to set up DASHI café food truck at the Makurazaki City Premium Market from Thursday, Oct. 29, to Saturday, Oct. 31
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Dashi Corporation株式会社 will set up its “DASHI café” food truck at the “Makurazaki City Premium Market,” held in Minato, Tokyo, from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026, and serve “drinkable dashi” menu items.
Call for entries: 16th Tetsutabi of the Year, general category!
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鉄旅オブザイヤー実行委員会 has opened submissions for the 16th general category. Entries for railway tour plans featuring destinations hosting the 2027 Destination Campaign will be accepted from Nov. 1 to Dec. 18, and winners will receive a prize of ¥50,000.
The wearable thermal device “REON POCKET 6” wins the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards”
Exhibiting at Japan’s largest-scale comprehensive trade show for crisis management, “Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2026 (RISCON TOKYO)”; disaster relief specialists working at disaster sites see the value of “optimized nutrition food” as “disaster relief food”
[“Property Bank” already adopted] Helping readers choose properties. Improve site performance and profitability with “fair and transparent information,” including AI price analysis, transaction examples and neighborhood analysis, at no cost or effort.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キタムラ、新宿 北村写真機店、株式会社しまうまプリント、しまうまプラス、PHOTO MARCHE By 北村写真機店、カメラのキタムラ 厚木・林店、PICmii、北村写真スタジオ b MERCI、株式会社フォトクリエイト、キタムラ・ホールディングス、ライカブティック、カメラのキタムラ、スタジオマリオ、キタムラネットショップ事業
FDE in-house development support | Client company employees use AI to develop internal business systems themselves. Work worth tens of millions of yen in external contracts is completed in-house.
AGEST offers 50 companies a support plan at a special price, using selected features of its AI security defense platform “AGEST ZERO SHIELD” as an emergency response to the surge in cyberattacks and information leaks
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株式会社AGEST announced it will offer an emergency support plan using selected features of its AI security defense platform “AGEST ZERO SHIELD” (penetration testing) to the first 50 companies at a special price of 500,000 yen (excluding tax), in response to the surge in cyberattacks.
Facts
Emergency support plan for a limited 50 companies
Just 39 days from September 1, 2026
The number of domestic organizations that disclosed unauthorized access or information leaks exceeded 30
Information leak incidents (or suspected incidents) totaled approximately 100 million records
Large-scale leaks involving more than 10 million records have occurred only 3 times in the past 14 years
Packaging refreshed for “Tanchakansu,” making it easy to enjoy tea mixed with the TANTAKATAN series; a new “Tancha TANTAKATAN Jasmine Tea Highball” also launches!
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合同酒精株式会社 refreshed the packaging for its “Tancha” series and launched the new “Tancha TANTAKATAN Jasmine Tea Highball” on October 13.
＜メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス＞ A warm winter moment wrapped in cherished memories. A limited holiday collection launches. October brings limited-edition bottles of popular fragrances, an Advent calendar and more.
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L’Oréal Japan will launch the 2026 holiday collection from メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス in October. Limited-edition bottles and an Advent calendar will be available at the Omotesando flagship store, online store and other locations.
Facts
Nationwide launch date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Advance launch date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Volume/price: 100 mL
100 mL: 25,520 yen (tax included)
Price: 34,100 yen (tax included)
Volume/price: 50 mL
50 mL: 4,510 yen (tax included)
Volume/price: 70 g
70 g: 6,710 yen (tax included)
Price: 10,010 yen (tax included)
Price: 16,720 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,720 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,730 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：日本ロレアル株式会社、メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス、ZOZOCOSME、@cosme shopping、LINE GIFT
FM大阪 to hold its first public recording of “iDoBuddy” at 近畿大学’s Ikoma Festival! The appeal of the latest Disney film, “Billy and the Beginning of Magic,” will be showcased on stage and at a photo booth; the film opens December 4 (Friday).
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FM大阪 will hold the first public recording of “iDoBuddy” at 近畿大学’s Higashiosaka Campus on November 3, 2026, showcasing the world of the Disney film “Billy and the Beginning of Magic” on stage and at a photo booth.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Original13時30分から
Friday, December 4
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフエム大阪、FM大阪、近畿大学、ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオ・ジャパン、Disney Enterprises, Inc.
“Genba Plus” wins for 17 consecutive periods; “Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX” wins for 12 consecutive periods: ダイテック announces double wins in 2 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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株式会社ダイテック won the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, with “Genba Plus” recognized for the 3rd consecutive year in the construction management systems category and “Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX” for the 4th consecutive period in the ERP systems for the construction industry category.
Facts
Approximately 15,500 listed products
Approximately 164,000 reviews
“Genba Plus,” winner for 3 consecutive years
Used by more than approximately 82,000 companies
More than 750 SaaS products and business tools
“Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX,” winner for 4 consecutive periods
類設計室’s Tokyo Design Division co-creation project hubs “Root,” “Base” and “Soil” have received the 2026 Good Design Award
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The in-house co-creation project hubs “Root,” “Base” and “Soil,” designed by the Tokyo Design Division of 株式会社類設計室, received the 2026 Good Design Award.
【Survey report】About 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low”; about 80% of companies say investors’ questions are “superficial”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ウィルズ and 株式会社パンハウス, about 40% of investors rated the quality of dialogue with companies as “low,” while about 80% of companies felt that questions from investors were “superficial.” Both sides find advance preparation burdensome, and expectations are high for using AI to organize information and test scenarios.
Students in the seminar led by Maho Shimizu in 文教大学’s Faculty of International Studies develop “VEGGIECOS” fresh sweets in collaboration with 喜田家
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Students in the seminar led by Maho Shimizu in 文教大学’s Faculty of International Studies developed “VEGGIECOS,” fresh sweets inspired by vegetables, in collaboration with 喜田家, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Adachi, Tokyo. The sweets will be sold at several events.
Easy on your smartphone! Try the redesigned オリジナルプリント.jp interface, with improved customization and estimates for T-shirts, hoodies and more, during a thank-you sale offering up to 50% off
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株式会社イメージ・マジック revamped the design and estimate screens for its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp on October 15, 2026, improving smartphone usability and estimate display functions. A thank-you sale offering up to 50% off is also underway.
Facts
More than 2,500 types of items
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
Up to 50% off
Thank-you sale celebrating surpassing 1 million users
SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB実行委員会 (secretariat: 株式会社博展, 株式会社榎戸材木店) will hold “SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB 2026,” a community exploration event in the Shinkiba and Tatsumi area, from December 10 to 12, 2026. A total of 3,282 people attended its inaugural event last year, and this year’s program will expand the number of participating companies and activities.
Facts
Dec. 2026
More than 14 companies participating
A total of 3,282 visitors attended
Original2026年12月10日（木）から12日（土）の3日間
Customer satisfaction among participants: over 90%
Tokushima Prefecture’s Higashimiyoshi Town Mayor Matsuura and DIGITALIO President and CEO Ando discuss what local government should look like when digital benefits aim to “leave no one behind”
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Higashimiyoshi Town, Tokushima Prefecture, adopted the digital gift service “デジコ,” operated by 株式会社DIGITALIO, for its benefits program. Mayor Keiji Matsuura and President and CEO Atsushi Ando discussed the initiative. More than 55% of eligible residents completed the process within approximately 2 weeks of its launch, demonstrating its effectiveness in advancing government digital transformation and supporting residents.
Facts
More than 55% of eligible residents
September 2, 2026
Capital: 198 million yen
Established: January 22, 2007
Companies mentioned：株式会社DIGITALIO、株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、PayPay、Amazon、QUOカードPay、株式会社クオカード、dポイントギフト、株式会社NTTドコモ、WAON POINT、イオン株式会社、WAON POINT eギフト、イオンマーケティング株式会社、株式会社NTTカードソリューション、au PAY、KDDI株式会社、PeX、ECナビ、conio、Remone
Future Shop to launch “future Globalhop,” a service supporting cross-border e-commerce in Taiwan and Singapore, on Nov. 2, 2026
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株式会社フューチャーショップ will launch “future Globalhop,” a SaaS service supporting cross-border e-commerce expansion into Taiwan and Singapore, on Nov. 2, 2026. The service supports listings on momo購物網 and Shopee, and offers one-stop assistance with translation, logistics and customs clearance, as well as low-risk plans starting at ¥0 per month.
Facts
Original月額固定費0円
Visited by approximately 40 million people per month
Rediscover the charms of destinations across Japan in Tokyo! Antenna shop tour event and nationwide product fair to be held
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TSP太陽株式会社 will hold a tour event visiting antenna shops in Tokyo and a nationwide product fair, “JAPAN SELECT 推しうまーけっと2026,” hosted by 東京都 and 公益財団法人東京観光財団.
Facts
A selection of products chosen by antenna shops will be given away by lottery to 2,100 winners in total across the 1st and 2nd rounds
Number of employees: 308 (as of the end of June 2026)
Bring Mie’s food culture to the New Year’s table: Reservations open for “彩（いろどり）おせち,” made with prefectural ingredients including Ise lobster and Matsusaka beef
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株式会社グリーンズ has begun accepting reservations for its special New Year’s meal, “彩（いろどり）おせち,” made with ingredients from Mie Prefecture, including Matsusaka beef and Ise lobster. It is available in 2 varieties: the 三段重 “結” and the 一段重 “瑞.” Each comes with baked sweets from the company’s original sweets brand, “Grissier.”
Facts
Price: ¥32,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥19,940 (tax included)
As a New Year’s offering for 2027
A hotel chain with more than 7,500 properties in more than 51 countries
Implementation of the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote Comprehensive Welfare for People with Disabilities
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株式会社日本総合研究所 will conduct a research study on the use of information-access support devices when people with visual or hearing disabilities travel outside the home, with a national government subsidy under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote Comprehensive Welfare for People with Disabilities.
TWL, a lifestyle select shop attracting attention in South Korea, to make its Japan debut at Shibuya Scramble Square and hold a joint pop-up!
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株式会社MXN JAPAN will hold the first Japan pop-up for South Korean lifestyle select shop TWL at Shibuya Scramble Square from Oct. 15, 2026. The event is part of “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION,” hosted by 新世界百貨店, and will feature pottery and glass works by craft artists.
Supporting children’s “challenges”! SCO Group supported by “SCOPE” Tokyo event to be held on Oct. 18
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株式会社SCOグループ is supporting the Tokyo event of the kids’ triathlon project “SCOPE,” to be held on Oct. 18 at the Sea Forest Waterway in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Participants will include competitive-eating YouTuber えびまよ and athlete 常松広太郎, who signed with the MLB’s シカゴ・カブス. SCO Group will also provide free dental checkups.
NCN to give a special presentation at the “Kansai Non-Residential Wooden Building Fair”
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Hiroshi Fukuda, a director of 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ, will give a special presentation at the “Kansai Non-Residential Wooden Building Fair,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on Oct. 29.
Facts
Capital: 391.5 million yen.
Original2002年にエヌ・シー・エヌへ入社し
More than 20 years of developing timber-structure technology
Winners of the special competition “SIAF2027 500m Museum Award”: 2 groups announced!
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Yasuaki Onishi and Yuya Suzuki have been selected as the 2 winning artists in “SIAF2027 500m Museum Award,” a special competition held in collaboration between 札幌国際芸術祭 and the 500m Museum. Both artists will exhibit their works starting in January 2027.
Facts
81 entries submitted
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
From April through July this year
Companies mentioned：札幌市、札幌国際芸術祭、札幌大通地下ギャラリー 500m美術館、Minatomachi Art Table, Nagoya、MAT, Nagoya、CAI現代美術研究所、CAI03、一般社団法人 PROJECTA、札幌国際芸術祭実行委員会事務局
[Steak no Asakuma] All 3 dishes chosen by customers to be turned into menu items! “Student Hamburger Steak Fair” starts Oct. 15!
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株式会社あさくま will hold a limited-time “Student Hamburger Steak Fair” at Steak no Asakuma locations nationwide starting Oct. 15, 2026. The fair will feature 3 new menu items selected by SNS ambassadors.
Facts
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
Arriving in 3 new flavors
5 Asakuma ambassadors
Student hamburger steak with grated daikon and aromatic vegetables (180g)
“PeopleX AI Roleplay” adds an AI agent with emotional expression to its AI dialogue model
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株式会社PeopleX has updated the AI dialogue model in its interactive AI roleplay service, “PeopleX AI Roleplay,” improving the realism of emotional expression and increasing response speed.
Shinka to exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive DX and AX exhibitions
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株式会社シンカ will exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026, and will introduce ways to use its AI communications integration platform “KAIKURA” and examples of business DX.
Facts
October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.), 2026
99.6% retention rate
Used at more than 3,300 companies and 6,600 locations
[Estimate the financial impact of health initiatives using your company’s own figures] Now accepting corporate consultations to consider estimates that distinguish measured and assumed values, and how to explain them at management meetings
ビットトレード and STANDAGE to hold joint seminar on “Trade and International Payments Using Crypto Assets”
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ビットトレード株式会社 and STANDAGE held a joint seminar on September 15, 2026, on “Trade and International Payments Using Crypto Assets,” explaining the SWIFT system and practical challenges in cross-border transactions using blockchain.
Gota Nishidera’s “Definitive Edition: The Michael Jackson Textbook” to be published on December 8. Expanded reissue adds a guide to all works spanning more than 150 pages! Includes recommendation comments!
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DU BOOKS, the publishing division of 株式会社ディスクユニオン, will publish an expanded reissue of Gota Nishidera’s “Definitive Edition: The Michael Jackson Textbook” on December 8, 2026. The book adds a guide to all works spanning more than 150 pages to the existing edition, bringing the total to 400 pages (planned), with an estimated price of ¥3,000 before tax.
Repayment completed 9 days after operations ended—Real estate crowdfunding project “Just Fit Roppongi” pays anticipated distributions and repays principal ahead of schedule as planned
[Professor Layton × QuizKnock] Collaboration puzzle-solving event underway at Tokyo Dome City surpasses 10,000 participants in 28 days since opening!
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“Professor Layton and the Secret Invitation in Tokyo Dome City,” organized by 株式会社baton’s QuizKnock and currently underway at Tokyo Dome City, has surpassed 10,000 participants in 28 days since opening.
Facts
For 3 consecutive years since 2023
The event is being held for the 4th time this year
Winner of the 2026 Good Design Award! The “COFFEE CRUSH” fully automatic coffee machine series by KRUPS by T-fal
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株式会社グループセブ ジャパン announced that the “COFFEE CRUSH” series of fully automatic coffee machines from the KRUPS by T-fal brand, making its debut in Japan, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
Facts
2026 Good Design Award
Launching in September 2026
Approximately 15 cm wide
Suggested price: ¥70,000
Suggested price: ¥60,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社グループセブ ジャパン、KRUPS by T-fal、ティファール、Groupe SEB、WMF、ラゴスティーナ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会
Originalアンリアレイジが10月29日に原宿で「JUST AN REAL AGE by JUST AN IDEA」をオープン！LED TOKYOが参画し壁・天井・什器にLEDビジョンを使用した次世代型店舗に
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LED TOKYO株式会社 will handle the design and installation of an LED system using white “Invisible LED Wall” panels on the walls, ceiling and fixtures, as well as video and spatial production, for the new store “JUST AN REAL AGE by JUST AN IDEA,” which fashion brand ANREALAGE（アンリアレイジ） will open in Harajuku, Tokyo, on October 29, 2026.
Facts
Opening in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Business hours: 13:00–20:00
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：LED TOKYO株式会社、ANREALAGE、アンリアレイジ、JUST AN IDEA、colette、Just an Idea Books、LVMH Prize、FENDI
Discovery of an approach to strengthening hair using supersulfur molecules. Moving beyond conventional damage repair toward “proactive care” that strengthens hair in preparation for damage
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Takara Belmont presented research findings on “proactive care,” an approach to strengthening hair using supersulfur molecules, at the IFSCC Congress held in Australia.
Facts
September 28 (Monday)–October 1 (Thursday), 2026
36th IFSCC Congress
More than 1,200 submissions overall
1 submission from our company was accepted
The “2nd 日本化粧品技術者会 Academic Conference,” held in November 2024
Media Invitation: Lighting Ceremony for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026”
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Yomiuriland will hold the lighting ceremony for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026” on October 29, 2026, showcasing attractions including new-color illuminations and a fountain show.
“LINE WORKS Catch Call,” an AI phone reception service, officially launches with 1 year of free service
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LINE WORKS株式会社 announced that it will officially launch its AI phone reception service “LINE WORKS Catch Call” on October 19 and provide it free of charge for 1 year from the start of the contract.
Facts
Officially available starting October 19 (Monday)
A campaign offering 1 year of free use of this service
A track record of handling 30 million calls annually
A survey conducted among 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses across Japan
Original電話対応業務の効率化・デジタル化を検討する企業が5割弱にのぼる
Original実際に取り組みを行っている企業は、1割未満にとどまる
Original1日あたり平均1時間（68.5分）が費やされており
Approximately 70 companies have used our service to date
AI provides automatic support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Book “The Remarkable Note-Taking Habits of Leaders Who Help People Grow” goes on sale October 15 (Thursday)
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株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター released the book “The Remarkable Note-Taking Habits of Leaders Who Help People Grow,” written by Jun Shirai, on October 15, 2026. The book introduces the “3-point note-taking method,” systematized based on support provided to 300 companies and 50,000 people, and presents practical ways for leaders to foster talent and improve productivity by recording their team members’ strengths, relationships, and condition.
[Training for Japanese-language teachers] “How should we respond to the new system? Using the model curriculum for the Employment for Skill Development program and managing courses effectively”
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一般財団法人日本国際協力センター（JICE） will launch online training for Japanese-language teachers to promote a model curriculum for Japanese-language classes developed in response to the Employment for Skill Development system, which will come fully into effect in fiscal 2027.
A record featuring a track by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter. Featuring works by artists represented by Heralbony and “everyday sounds,” it will be released in a worldwide limited edition of 150 copies
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株式会社ヘラルボニー will release “THOMAS BANGALTER / SONGS FOR ANREALAGE,” a record featuring music by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter, in collaboration with fashion brand ANREALAGE. The release is limited to 150 copies worldwide.
Facts
Limited to 150 copies worldwide
Price: 9,000 yen (before tax)
Price: 15,000 yen (before tax)
More than 2,000 artworks created by artists with disabilities
Batman vs. Clayface! A superb cover illustration becomes a 1/4-scale statue
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株式会社プライム1スタジオ is releasing “Batman VS Clayface,” a 1/4-scale statue based on cover art illustrated by Jim Lee for DCコミックス, under its high-end brand “PRIME 1 STATUE.” Priced at ¥426,690, the statue is limited to 350 units. Preorders open on October 15, with release scheduled for March–June 2028.
Facts
15th anniversary
October 15
March–June 2028
￥426,690
350
1/4
83 cm
50.1 kg
Companies mentioned：株式会社プライム1スタジオ、PRIME 1 STATUE、プライム１スタジオ、DCコミックス、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
First performers announced for the “anan AWARD 2026” ceremony! Hiro Odagiri and Akari Hasegawa to appear; Tetsuko Kuroyanagi to deliver the opening declaration in a video appearance, with Yumi Nagashima as MC
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株式会社マガジンハウス announced that it will hold the “anan AWARD 2026” ceremony, hosted by anan, on November 14, 2026. The first performers announced are Hiro Odagiri and Akari Hasegawa, who will appear in person; Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, who will deliver the opening declaration in a video appearance; and Yumi Nagashima, who will serve as MC.