Winners of the 22nd Healthy Society Award announced
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日本イーライリリー株式会社 and 公益社団法人日本看護協会 held the award ceremony for the 22nd Healthy Society Award on October 14, honoring 5 people for their contributions to public health nurse education, children's mental health care, home medical care, community-based integrated care, and occupational health reform at a taxi company.
Facts
22nd edition
Oct. 14
5 people
2004
700,000 members
57 countries worldwide
More than 3,700 times
Approximately 3,800 times
12 locations worldwide
2018
About 400 people
Over 10 years
Over 300 cases
80％
100％
Companies mentioned：日本イーライリリー株式会社、公益社団法人日本看護協会、大分県立看護科学大学、NPO法人子供地球基金、医療法人財団千葉健愛会、あおぞら診療所、社会福祉法人ひだまり、藤沢タクシー株式会社、日本赤十字社、ユニダインターナショナル、Kids Helping Kids、キッズ・アース・ホーム、厚生労働省がん対策推進協議会、Hawaii Permanente Medical Group、ハワイ・パーマネンテ・メディカル・グループ、医療法人社団明芳会、国家公務員共済組合連合会虎の門病院、帝京大学冲永総合研究所、国際医療福祉大学、東京大学、日本国際問題研究所、NTT東日本関東病院、公益財団法人日本訪問看護財団、朝日ジャーナル、東京農業大学、順天堂大学医学部、九州大学病院、湘南医療大学大学院、慶應義塾大学、慶應義塾大学再生医療リサーチセンター、日本社会事業大学、自治医科大学、昭和女子大学、東京理科大学、母子愛育会総合母子保健センター愛育病院、公益社団法人日本薬剤師会、公益財団法人日本医療機能評価機構、一般財団法人国際貿易投資研究所、大手前大学
TBグローバルテクノロジーズ株式会社 to exhibit at Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026, showcasing maritime loading solutions for next-generation energy, including liquid hydrogen, to the world
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TBグローバルテクノロジーズ, part of 東京貿易グループ, will exhibit at Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026, taking place in Hamburg, Germany, in October 2026, and showcase maritime loading solutions to the world, including loading arms for liquid hydrogen.
東京博善 holds traditional autumn equinox memorial service, an event with a history of more than 100 years
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東京博善, part of 広済堂グループ, held the 204th Autumn Equinox Memorial Service at Ochiai Funeral Hall on September 17, 2026. A traditional event dating back to 1926, it was open to the general public this time, with the aim of praying for the repose of the souls of local people and sharing the company's business philosophy.
Easy, thorough wet-floor cleaning for Japanese homes: Dyson W1 PencilWash+Dok™ launches in Japan, leaving floors beautifully clean
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ダイソン株式会社 announced the Japanese launch of its wet-floor cleaner, Dyson W1 PencilWash+Dok™. Advance sales will begin at the official online store and elsewhere on October 16, 2026, followed by a phased rollout at electronics retailers from October 26.
Facts
84,000 microfiber strands
88% of people feel that wet-floor cleaning is necessary
Of these, 61% do not wet-clean their floors regularly
Seasonal autumn pear brûlée Mont Blanc cream puffs on sale from Friday, October 16, at MAISON CLASSIC FACTORY at Takanawa Gateway Station
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MAISON CLASSIC FACTORY, operated by CLASSIC INC., will sell seasonal autumn pear brûlée Mont Blanc cream puffs at Takanawa Gateway Station from October 16, 2026.
【CONVERSE】The second installment of the 2026 fall/winter SPORTSWEAR collection is here! Functional knitwear and outerwear join the lineup
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Converse Japan has announced the second installment of its 2026 fall/winter SPORTSWEAR collection. Under the theme ACTIVE VINTAGE, the lineup features items that combine functionality and design, with a focus on knitwear and outerwear.
【Survey release】Latest for 2026｜SNS user rankings: Data reveals the rise of next-generation social networks and the latest market landscape, including setlog, which gained 2.79 million users in just 4 months and surpassed BeReal.
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株式会社ヴァリューズ conducted a survey ranking the user numbers of 30 domestic SNS apps from August 2024 through July 2026. While LINE and YouTube maintained their top positions, Threads and TikTok grew. In particular, setlog gained 2.79 million monthly active users just 4 months after adding Japanese-language support, surpassing BeReal.
Facts
Monthly active users surged to 2.79 million in just 4 months
LINE topped the ranking with 76.8 million users
YouTube followed with 71.2 million users
Increased its user base by 5.8 million (approximately 53%) over the past 2 years
Gained 16.7 million users and ranked 7th
Over the same period, it grew by 9.2 million (approximately 39%) to 33 million users
Grew to 2.65 million
Women account for 69%
People in their 20s or younger make up 93% of the total
Students account for 71% of the total
LINE topped the ranking with approximately 48.3 million users
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヴァリューズ、LINE、YouTube、Threads、TikTok、BeReal.、whoo your world、setlog、X、Instagram、Facebook、Discord、Pinterest
ATOMica's KOMMONSカンパニー launches Customer Success BPO, demonstrating results rather than hours worked
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KOMMONSカンパニー, an internal business unit of 株式会社ATOMica, has launched a new Customer Success BPO service for large companies and mid-sized SaaS companies, evaluated on results rather than hours worked.
【Held October 27 (Tuesday)】A hypothesis is something to be broken—verify not “whether it is right,” but “where it is wrong”
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キュレーションズ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar, “A Hypothesis Is Something to Be Broken,” on October 27, 2026. Director and CSMO Hiroyuki Arai will speak about customer-behavior-led business development methods and hypothesis testing using AI.
DC Shoes updates winter streetwear. The WINTERIZED COLLECTION, blending skate style with the functionality of snow boots, goes on sale Friday, October 16, 2026.
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Skate brand DC Shoes will release its waterproof WINTERIZED COLLECTION, combining the functionality of snow boots with sneaker design, on October 16, 2026. The collection includes new colors of the DC GLAZE HI and DC GLAZE, as well as new models SOLEN BOOT and RAIVN HI.
Flying Tiger returns to まるひろ川越店 in Kawagoe, Saitama! Limited-time store opens Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Danish variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen will open a limited-time POP UP STORE at まるひろ川越店 in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, for about 1 year starting November 6, 2026.
Support for areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” (2nd report)
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アツギ株式会社 provided an additional 660 pairs of brushed socks to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake through the emergency disaster-response alliance SEMA. The company has already supplied approximately 4,000 items of compression clothing and plans to continue its support.
b.box, operated by ウェスキー株式会社, will run a campaign jointly with 株式会社しまむら’s baby-products specialty store バースデイ starting October 17, with JTB travel vouchers and digital gifts up for grabs.
Facts
3,000 yen (tax included) or more
30 winners by lottery
JTB travel vouchers worth 30,000 yen
Prize A: JTB travel vouchers worth 30,000 yen (2 winners)
Prize B: Shimamura Group digital gift worth 5,000 yen
Prize C: Shimamura Group digital gift worth 1,000 yen
About 70% of parents want to support families of premature babies, but only about 3% say they understand their concerns well; Pigeon and Tomonite to hold World Prematurity Day awareness event, “A Day to Reach Out to Little Hands.”
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ピジョン株式会社 held a World Prematurity Day awareness event at Ario Kitasuna on October 14, working to address the gap between people’s willingness to support families of premature babies and their understanding of those families’ needs.
Facts
About 70% of families raising children with no experience of premature birth said they “want to support families of premature babies.”
Held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Ario Kitasuna (Koto Ward, Tokyo)
World Prematurity Day on Sunday, November 15
In Japan, about 1 in 20 babies is born prematurely.
While awareness of milk banks has exceeded 70% (Note 2),
only about 30% understand what they do
We will donate 10 yen for every 1 like to JOIN, which supports babies born small and early.
“Majia Botanica Skin Conditioner” and “Kojikoji” reunite for a much-anticipated collaboration! Limited-edition collaboration packaging arrives!
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株式会社ウテナ will release a limited-quantity collaboration package of its large-size lotion “Majia Botanica Skin Conditioner” and “Kojikoji.” A version with a bonus sticker will be sold exclusively through マツモトキヨシグループ and ココカラファイングループ starting November 16, while the standard collaboration version will be available at drugstores nationwide and elsewhere starting November 20. The price is 825 yen (tax included), and the capacity is 500 mL.
Facts
Price: 825 yen (suggested retail price, tax included)
Capacity: 500 mL
For more than 10 years since its launch
Even now, more than 20 years after the anime first aired
[Cutting bamboo, making use of bamboo: Learn about forest conservation and SDGs while having fun] “Forest School,” an experience program for コンフォートホテル members, to be held in Okutama, Tokyo, on Saturday, October 3
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株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン held “Forest School,” an experience program for コンフォートホテル members, in Okutama, Tokyo, on October 3, 2026, in collaboration with certified NPO JUON NETWORK. Participants learned about forest conservation and SDGs through bamboo thinning and bamboo crafts.
A new way to carry your wallet. Slim and small, made from premium materials, and versatile to use. An L-zip wallet designed for compactness and ease of use goes on sale Friday, October 16, 2026.
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株式会社JAM HOME MADE will release an L-zip wallet on October 16, 2026. Made with leather from モンフリーニ・ベラーミ in Italy, it is priced from 16,500 to 19,800 yen.
Facts
On sale starting Friday, October 16, 2026
【Price】19,800 yen (incl. tax)
Price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 17,600 yen (tax included)
Price: 16,500 yen (tax included)
Height 10.5, width 14.2, depth 1.7 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社 JAM HOME MADE、モンフリーニ・ベラーミ
[Easy to install!] Solar-panel-integrated fully wireless security camera Tapo C425K launches October 29
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ティーピーリンクジャパン will launch the solar-panel-integrated fully wireless security camera Tapo C425K on October 29, 2026, under the TP-Linkグループ smart home brand Tapo.
Facts
Sales begin on October 29 (Thu.), 2026
50 minutes of direct sunlight can provide enough power for 1 day of operation
15,800 yen, tax included
Supports up to 150 days of battery operation (footnote 3)
[Operating health insurance association health programs over 12 months] Launch of an annual support plan covering everything from planning to evaluation
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a plan for health insurance association health programs that provides year-round support for exercise initiatives, from planning to evaluation over 12 months.
Only 2 weeks until “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition”! Full details revealed on original merchandise, collaboration food and content!
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株式会社東北新社 announced that, under the supervision of 株式会社カプコン, the “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” marking the 30th anniversary of “Biohazard,” will be held at Shibuya BEAM Gallery from October 30, 2026. Details of the exhibition content, original merchandise and collaboration food have been revealed.
ランコム will release the eagerly awaited 30mL size of its serum from the much-talked-about “Absolue M.D.” skincare line nationwide on October 30, 2026. A limited-edition trial kit will also be available from the same day, with samples offered to purchasers of eligible products, including the new-size serum.
SaaS comparison site “BOXIL” announces rankings by number of information requests for September 2026
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“BOXIL,” a SaaS comparison site operated by スマートキャンプ株式会社, has announced its rankings by number of information requests for September 2026. The top 5 services in major categories, including MA tools, webinar tools and SFA, are featured.
大和財託 competes in Nagoya Station District’s “Tug-of-War Tournament 2026”; team formed across departments and locations unites to reach the final!
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大和財託 competed in the qualifying round of the “Tug-of-War Tournament 2026,” held in the Nagoya Station District on October 8, 2026. A team formed by employees from its Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya locations won and advanced to the final.
丸勢運輸 streamlines back-office operations using kintone
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丸勢運輸 has streamlined its back-office operations by implementing kintone from サイボウズ株式会社. Consolidating attendance and payroll data has cut work by 140 hours per month and significantly shortened commission calculations.
Facts
Implemented kintone in October 2025
Cut payroll calculation work by 140 hours per month
Shortened to about 10 minutes, including verification
Commission calculations that previously took a full 2 days
[Tokyo Midtown] “TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2026” results announced; winning and selected works on display from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, November 8
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Tokyo Midtown has announced 16 winning and selected works for “TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2026” and will exhibit them from October 9 to November 8. Misuzu Akimoto won the Grand Prix in the Design category, and Doshū Tokumoto won the Grand Prix in the Art category.
DAISO × HRC partnership launch: DAISO logos to appear on F1™ cars at 3 North and South American races
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株式会社大創産業 and HRC have launched a partnership leveraging F1™, with DAISO logos to appear on AMR26 cars at 3 races in 2026: the Mexican GP, Brazilian GP and Las Vegas GP.
“meviy Marketplace” accelerates development of 日本信号’s “ZIZAI” high-altitude work robot through changes to parts procurement
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株式会社ミスミグループ本社’s meviy Marketplace has been adopted to streamline the parts procurement process for 日本信号’s “ZIZAI” high-altitude work robot. Shorter quotation response times and consolidated orders have helped accelerate development.
Launch of “Sales Value Chain Transformation Consulting,” delivering greater sales productivity and business performance through DX and AI
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング has launched “Sales Value Chain Transformation Consulting,” which aims to improve sales productivity and business performance through the use of DX and AI.
Report on donations from the 2026 “TASAKI Charity Project ‘MAGOKORO JAPAN’”
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TASAKI reports that it donated the full 2,200,000 yen in proceeds from bracelets sold through its “MAGOKORO JAPAN” charity project, which began on March 11, 2026, to 公益社団法人3.11震災孤児遺児文化・スポーツ支援機構（3.11塾）.
アラゲホンジ is back. 9 tracks of contemporary festival music that will stir the hearts of all.
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アラゲホンジ will release its 4th album in about 10 years, “Sayonara Hana no Haru,” through 株式会社ディスクユニオン. Alongside the CD and LP releases, the lead single “Te to Te to Te” will also be available to stream.
エニタイムフィットネス Nishitetsu Hirao reopened after renovation in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on October 16, 2026. According to its franchise headquarters, 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan, the brand has surpassed 1,300 locations and 1.2 million members in Japan.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
31 countries and regions worldwide
More than 6,000 stores
2010
1,300 stores nationwide
July 2026
1.2 million members
Companies mentioned：ANYTIME FITNESS、エニタイムフィットネス、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan
河合塾KALS will hold an online special lecture on November 14 for people seeking to transfer into medical school as bachelor’s degree holders. Professor Keiichi Akita, dean of 東京科学大学’s medical school, will speak about the “qualities sought in applicants.” A discussion with successful applicants and practicing doctors is also planned.
“Earth Saver Quest,” an interactive application planned and developed with the involvement of baton group company vildas, adds new features and launches at 12 zoos and aquariums nationwide from October 17!
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株式会社baton group company vildas planned and developed the interactive app “Earth Saver Quest” in collaboration with CLASS EARTH. New features have been added, and the app will launch at 12 zoos and aquariums nationwide from October 17.
DMM TV unveils its fall 2026 anime lineup! More than 80 latest anime titles available to watch without limits! Highly anticipated sequels and notable new anime titles are arriving one after another!
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合同会社DMM.com has unveiled its fall 2026 anime lineup and begun streaming more than 80 titles for unlimited viewing. A viewing campaign is also underway, offering豪華 prizes including autographed scripts.
Facts
550 yen per month (tax included)
Approximately 6,800 anime titles
210,000 pieces of content, including entertainment
株式会社TOAI, operator of the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, held the grand opening of its self-service location ジャンカラ 千本御池店 in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, on October 30, 2026. The company, which operates the largest-scale network in western Japan, is pursuing digital transformation and positioning itself as an AI-native company.
Dell Technologies refreshes IT infrastructure supporting the educational and research activities of 学校法人 学習院
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Dell Technologies announced that Gakushuin Educational Foundation has refreshed its IT infrastructure from kindergarten through university, adopting Dell PowerScale storage and Dell PowerEdge servers, among other products. This reduced data capacity by approximately 40%, and the migration was completed in approximately 10 days.
Facts
Reduced data capacity by approximately 40%
Completed data migration between old and new file servers in just approximately 10 days
An environment supporting approximately 3,500 PCs for educational and research purposes alone
Operated the previous-generation PowerScale for approximately 4 years
Companies mentioned：デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、学校法人 学習院、学習院大学計算機センター、Dell Inc.
Turning pharmacy pharmacists’ wish for “a book like this” into reality! 日本調剤’s book The Pharmacist’s Guide: Community Pharmacy Pharmacists now on sale to popular acclaim
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日本調剤株式会社 published The Pharmacist’s Guide: Community Pharmacy Pharmacists, a book compiling practical know-how for pharmacy pharmacists, through 株式会社メジカルビュー社 on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Approximately 60% of pharmacists nationwide work at pharmacies
Original入社から半年を迎える
Price: 3,600 yen plus tax
3,960 yen including tax
Specifications: B6 variant edition / 292 pages / full color
Ahead of October 20, Recycling Day, discarded promotional materials become new resources: used banners are recycled into new banners
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青山商事株式会社 and its group company エム・ディー・エス have launched a full-scale horizontal recycling system ahead of Recycling Day on October 20, collecting and recycling used banners and hanging banners. The collected materials are pelletized by 株式会社エコログ・リサイクリング・ジャパン and made into recycled yarn, while sorting the grommets is done by hand by the special subsidiary 青山ストーリー. This has reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 55%.
Keisuke Honda gives an all-out commentary on a freezer warehouse that keeps running automatically
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Kasumigaseki Capital has released a new commercial for its logistics facility brand LOGI FLAG featuring Keisuke Honda, highlighting the labor-saving and automation features of its automated cold-storage warehouse.
文京学院大学 has signed a comprehensive agreement with U.S.-based Anaheim University in the field of English-language education and will introduce online certificate programs in TESOL and TEYL starting in academic year 2027.
【京都丹後鉄道×海上自衛隊】 First collaborative-wrapped train begins service on October 18 (Sunday)! The Japanese-style design featuring destroyers and cherry blossoms also includes a hidden illustration of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force mascot, Kaijōjieitai Tai-kun
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WILLER TRAINS株式会社 will begin operating a collaborative-wrapped train with 京都丹後鉄道 and 海上自衛隊 on October 18, Reiwa 8. Aiming to revitalize the Maizuru area and attract tourists, the train features a Japanese-style design and a hidden illustration of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force mascot, カイジョウジエイ鯛くん.
Nestlé Japan and 明治 launch collaborative maritime transportation
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Nestlé Japan and 明治 will begin round-trip maritime transportation between the Kanto and Kansai regions in October 2026 to improve logistics efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The service will be arranged by Yusen Logistics and is expected to cut CO2 emissions by approximately 56%.
【ホテルプラザ神戸】Luxurious domestic spiny lobster, Ezo abalone and Kobe beef: reservations open for Osechi 2027, supervised by the executive chef
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ホテルプラザ神戸, operated by 信和ホテルズ株式会社 of the 信和グループ, will begin accepting reservations on October 16, 2026, for its 2027 osechi dishes, Kiwami and Hibiki, supervised by the executive chef.
Every, Inc. to exhibit at international marketing conference ad:tech tokyo 2026
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株式会社エブリー will exhibit at the international marketing conference ad:tech tokyo 2026, taking place at 東京ミッドタウン from October 21, 2026. The company will support corporate marketing by leveraging data and content production expertise gained through operating media such as Delish Kitchen and Tomonite.
Facts
October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.), 2026
More than 57,000 in total
5 companies with a combined total of more than 3 million social media followers
More than 25 million monthly website users in Japan
45 schools vie for a place in the Hakone Ekiden: The 103rd Hakone Ekiden qualifying round to be streamed live on TVer
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The commercial broadcasters’ official TV streaming service “TVer” will livestream the 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Race, to be held on Oct. 17, 2026. The half marathon, in which 45 schools will compete for places in the main race, will be available live and on catch-up.
When a framework required of nursing-care service providers was presented, the share of consumers who said they were “concerned” about home-visit care by foreign care staff fell from 44.7% to 35.1%
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NTTドコモビジネスX and NTTデータ経営研究所 conducted a survey on consumers’ attitudes toward home-visit nursing-care services provided by foreign care staff. The share who said they were “concerned” fell from 44.7% to 35.1% after a framework was presented, indicating that disclosing information such as Japanese-language proficiency and emergency response systems can help improve public acceptance.
Now accepting registrations: Online seminar information for accounting firms and companies from ミロク情報サービス
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株式会社ミロク情報サービス is holding online seminars in November for accounting firms and businesses, offering practical training on security measures and compliance with the Electronic Books Preservation Act.
Facts
Approximately 8,400 accounting firm users
Approximately 18,000 medium-sized and small businesses
Anatomist 養老孟司, whose “『バカの壁』” series has sold a cumulative 700万 copies, has launched a new program, “『養老先生が人生考えます！ Ep67』,” on Audible and VOOX. It is available on VOOX, operated by 三井物産 group company Moon Creative Lab Inc.
Facts
7 million copies in cumulative sales
Last year, when he turned 86
Kenichi Horie (88)
1937 (Showa 12)
Original1989（平成元）年
2003
More than 700 episodes of content are currently available
Opening Friday, Oct. 16! Restaurant “Cafe＆Dining LUANA” unveils a colorful menu lineup to nourish both body and soul
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ロイヤルコントラクトサービス株式会社 will open the restaurant “Cafe＆Dining LUANA” inside “タイムズ スパ・レスタ” on Oct. 16, 2026, and has unveiled its menu and campaign information.
Give someone special a memorable coffee time: ドトールコーヒーショップ begins taking orders for its “Winter Gift” on 1１月１日 ～ Early-bird discount period offers １０％ OFF through Nov. 30 ～
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株式会社ドトールコーヒー will begin taking orders for its “Winter Gift” on Nov. 1, 2026. Orders delivered during the early-bird period through Nov. 30 will receive 10% off.
Japan’s first※! New launch: “メディダーマ オレオリペアセラム,” an introductory repair serum that works from deep within the skin※1!
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株式会社桃谷順天館 will launch “メディダーマ オレオリペアセラム,” an introductory repair serum containing EGF and FGF ingredients in oleosome capsules, on Oct. 16, 2026, as part of its “メディダーマ” skincare brand inspired by aesthetic medicine.
インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has made its “Country Culture Map: Canada Edition,” a resource for developing global talent, available for free. The resource analyzes cultural differences between Canada and Japan using 8 indicators and helps address challenges faced by Japanese expatriates.
Crowdfunding support purchases surpass 1億円 and win a Good Design Award! Flagship ear-cuff model “HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S” goes on general sale starting Friday, Oct. 16
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華為技術日本株式会社 will begin general sales of its ear-cuff-style flagship earbuds “HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S” on Oct. 16. The product received approximately 1億円 in crowdfunding support, and 3 products in the series won Good Design Awards.
Facts
Total crowdfunding support purchases: 101,644,500 yen
3,970 supporters
Estimated market price: 32,780 yen (tax included)
More than 100 processes
Earbud storage space expanded by 20%
Data from more than 1万 human ears
C-bridge remains undeformed even after opening 25,000 times
日立’s Digital Systems & Services Sector (DSS) launches new website “What’s DSS” to showcase its business and the appeal of its talent
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株式会社日立製作所 has launched “What’s DSS,” a new website showcasing the business and the appeal of the talent in 日立’s Digital Systems & Services Sector (DSS).
Nowcast develops “楽テナ,” an AI tool to centrally manage tenant opening and store launch operations at commercial facilities
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株式会社ナウキャスト has developed “楽テナ,” a project management tool that uses AI to centrally manage tenant store-launch operations at commercial facilities. It plans to begin accepting trial applications in winter 2026 and offer the full version from spring 2027 onward.
Facts
Winter 2026
Spring 2027
Established in 2015
More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad
Sponsoring and exhibiting at the “79th Soccer Doctor Seminar” hosted by JFA
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日本シグマックス will sponsor and exhibit at the “79th Soccer Doctor Seminar,” hosted by JFA and scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25. The exhibit will showcase medical products and products from the sports brand “ザムスト.”
Showcase your favorites while keeping them organized for easy use. A new upper cabinet shelf is available for KEYUCA’s “フローラキッチンボード.” The “THANKS WEEK” campaign also begins Oct. 16, offering 10 times the points on all items
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KEYUCA (河淳株式会社) will launch an upper cabinet shelf for its “フローラⅣシリーズ” kitchen board on Oct. 17, 2026. The “THANKS WEEK” campaign, offering 10 times the points on all items, will also run from the same day.
A new “バークブラウン” color joins エルゴベビー’s “OMNI Deluxe”! Limited sales at アカチャンホンポ begin Friday, Oct. 23
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will begin limited sales of the new “バークブラウン” color of エルゴベビー’s flagship “OMNI Deluxe” on Oct. 23, 2026, at アカチャンホンポ locations nationwide and through its online shop.
For your daily moisturizing routine! ‘Mama & Kids Baby Milky Cream 200g’ to go on presale at アカチャンホンポ from Friday, October 23!
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will begin presales of 株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス’s new product, ‘Mama & Kids Baby Milky Cream 200g,’ on October 23, 2026. The price is 4,840 yen, tax included.
330 people attend World Prematurity Day awareness event! アカチャンホンポ participates as a cooperating company in “A Day to Hold Little Hands.”
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 participated as a cooperating company in a World Prematurity Day awareness event held at Ario Kitasuna on October 14, 2026, introducing its ‘Little Baby Support Service’ and products for low-birth-weight infants.
A free online lecture on fertility planning and infertility treatment will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, as part of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo’s “Online Fertility Planning Consultation Program”
Fashion meets art in the latest issue, no. 6, of ‘Harper’s BAZAAR art,’ on sale Tuesday, October 20
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株式会社ハースト婦人画報社 announced that the latest issue, no. 6, of its fashion- and art-focused media title ‘Harper’s BAZAAR art’ will go on sale on October 20, 2026. This issue features works by artists including Stephanie Quayle and Aki Kondo, with special editions and limited sets also available.
Facts
To be released on Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue.)
[Price] 1,800 yen (tax included)
Size: approx. 48 × 48 cm
Currently published in 30 countries and regions worldwide
Operates information, services and media businesses in 40 countries worldwide
Joel Robuchon’s 2026 Christmas cakes: all 4 varieties, including new creations, go on sale. Festive cakes featuring a polar bear, Santa Claus and roses make their debut!
A comfortable, soft-touch memory foam cushion is the latest addition from UP-T!
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UP-T has introduced a new memory foam cushion with a 100% cotton cover. Measuring 30 cm × 30 cm, it supports custom printing and can be used as a gift or promotional item.
Eyewear brand Zoff unveils its first feminine eyewear collection, “Mellumia-BLOOM COLLECTION-”
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Eyewear brand Zoff, operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, will launch its first feminine eyewear collection, “Mellumia-BLOOM COLLECTION-,” featuring floral motifs, on October 16, 2026.
Facts
At Zoff stores nationwide on Friday, October 16, 2026
Price: ¥13,200–¥16,500 (tax included; set lenses included)
Ado makes a first appearance in “Bikkura Tamago”! Characters from the smash-hit music videos cling tightly to your fingers!? Bath products with mascot rings go on sale
NEC adds a new model to its “iStorage V Series,” offering an accessible price and scalability for small-scale environments
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NEC has added “iStorage V51,” a new model for small-scale environments, to its “iStorage V Series” storage products for businesses and local governments, and will begin sales on October 30, 2026. Its suggested retail price is approximately 70% of that of the current model, and it is also compatible with a pay-as-you-go service starting at 180,000 yen per month.
Answers to the FY2026 (Reiwa 8) Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination to be published on exam day! Projected passing score and cutoff, plus explanatory videos!
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株式会社ユーキャン announced that it will publish answers to the 2026 Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination on the day of the exam.
[Hokkaido Only] The popular Koikeya Potato Chips series gets a limited-quantity special product made with Taisho May Queen potatoes! Taisho May Queen Potato Chips go on sale October 19
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株式会社湖池屋 will launch the limited-quantity special product Taisho May Queen Potato Chips exclusively in Hokkaido on October 19, 2026. Made with new-harvest Taisho May Queen potatoes, a portion of sales will go toward donations supporting medical care in Hokkaido.
[デコホーム] The Nyanpoke wearable blanket, which sold out instantly last year, is back! A new, easy-to-move-in vest style has been added
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株式会社ニトリ will begin selling the Nyanpoke wearable blanket, which sold out instantly last year, at select デコホーム stores and on ニトリネット in early October 2026. This year, it is adding a new, easy-to-move-in vest style made with the moisture-absorbing, heat-generating Nウォーム fabric, designed for relaxing with your cat.
Explaining the latest developments in the Specified Skilled Worker program: Preparing to employ foreign workers amid future labor shortages
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アイデムグローバル, operated by 株式会社アイデム, will hold a free online seminar explaining the latest developments in the Specified Skilled Worker program as of October 2026. It will cover expanded sectors such as logistics warehouses and linen supply, acceptance caps, revisions to support systems, and changes to Specified Skilled Worker No. 2, helping attendees prepare to employ foreign workers.
Facts
As of October 2026
LIVE stream: October 28, 2026
15：00～16：00
5,000 specified skilled workers
120 participants in the joint education program with Hanoi University of Science and Technology
May the cats and penguins of “君がいるから” gently accompany you every day—They appear in a 2027 calendar! The special edition also includes an exclusive “12 Months With You” sticker set
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A 2027 calendar book featuring the cats and penguins of “君がいるから” will be released by 扶桑社. The special edition comes with an exclusive sticker set.