A special video makes “Zoorasia” even more fun! Learn about preventive dental care through YouTube and real-world experiences
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NPO法人おくちのけんこう is collaborating with よこはま動物園ズーラシア to release a special video starting October 16 and hold the “Come Come Animal Park Festa in Zoorasia” on November 14 and 15.
Business transfer: Dotline takes over the Toke Visiting Nurse Station business from 医療法人社団至玄清秀会; new structure begins October 16
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株式会社ドットライン has acquired the Toke Visiting Nurse Station business from 医療法人社団至玄清秀会 and will provide services under a new structure starting October 16, 2026.
Designed for easy car washing: lightweight, compact cordless blower “LUFT-AJF” weighs approximately 214g and goes on sale
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株式会社アイデンティティー will launch the cordless blower “LUFT-AJF,” designed for ease of use when washing cars, on October 16, 2026. Its lightweight, compact design weighs approximately 214g and features 3-stage airflow adjustment and 4 types of nozzles.
Easily wash the high roofs of minivans and SUVs! New コーナン original “LIFELEX Aluminum Extendable Car Wash Sponge” reaches high-up dirt with 3-stage extension and one-touch angle adjustment
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コーナン商事 launched the “LIFELEX Aluminum Extendable Car Wash Sponge,” designed for washing the roofs of minivans and SUVs, in August 2026. It features a 3-section handle that extends from approximately 51 to 87.5cm and an angle adjustment mechanism, and sells for 980 yen.
The key to attracting overseas investors is the “corporate story.” How AI is transforming global communications for Japanese companies
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Straker Japan株式会社 spoke at “Accelerate Tokyo 2026,” an event hosted by 日本IBM, and introduced its AI-powered platform rebuild and the migration of product development and business processes. It shared examples of “SwiftBridge AI,” which speeds up simultaneous Japanese-English disclosures, and “AI Dubbing,” a multilingual video solution that preserves speakers’ voices and expressions.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
In just 6 months
Original1日に約4回行うまでに
Original1日6〜7回まで増える見込みです
Previously took 7–10 business days
Earnings summaries (full text) and earnings presentation materials within 3 business days
Achieved delivery in as little as 1 business day
Founded in New Zealand in 1999
For more than 20 years
More than 1 million language-solution projects
In more than 120 languages
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 2018
A 45-minute keynote delivered in English
Converted into a natural Japanese-language video in just 1 hour
VITURE’s “VITURE Beast Switch 2 Gaming Set,” for enjoying Nintendo Switch 2 on a large screen, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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VITURE Inc.’s “VITURE Beast Switch 2 Gaming Set” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The set comprises 3 products—XR glasses, a mobile dock and a cover—and enables large-screen play on Nintendo Switch 2.
Keeping generative AI safe even in workplaces that handle personal information. 株式会社アテナ builds its own “AI security environment”
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株式会社アテナ has built and deployed companywide its own “AI security environment,” enabling secure use of Anthropic’s Claude on Amazon Bedrock. To balance personal information protection with efficiency, it processes data in Japan and uses 三 layers of controls. The service is scheduled to launch in November 2026.
Facts
Pilot test using 28 devices
About 90% of internal documents
Production environment completed in about 3 months
Temporary authentication valid for 12 hours
Began building the system in-house in June 2026
Pilot test using 28 devices in September 2026
Launches in November 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アテナ、Microsoft、Anthropic、Amazon Web Services、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社
[Partial change approval obtained] Radiofrequency (RF) treatment device (generic name: electrosurgical unit for treatment) “POTENZA BASIC®”
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Jeisys Medical Japan株式会社 obtained partial change approval on October 13, 2026, for its radiofrequency treatment device “POTENZA BASIC®,” adding the Motor handpiece and 7 types of Invasive needle tips. Sales are scheduled to begin on November 25, 2026.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we obtained partial change approval for the marketing authorization of a foreign-manufactured medical device (hereinafter, “partial change approval”) on October 13, 2026.
We plan to begin selling the product with the added components on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Invasive needle tips (7 types in total)
Capital: 81,768,000 yen (as of February 1, 2026)
Companies mentioned：Jeisys Medical Japan株式会社、Jeisys Medical INC.
Noguchi Medical Research Institute launches Smart X (Smart Cross), a new supplement brand whose functions are easy to see. 3 functional food products go on sale October 16
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株式会社野口医学研究所 is launching a new supplement brand, “Smart X,” and will release 3 functional food products on October 16.
茨城県 is collaborating with the anime The Apothecary Diaries, with collaboration menu items and the 2nd wave of original merchandise going on sale from October 17. A stamp rally and AR photo spots will also be held.
Facts
3 products in total
12 designs in total
4 types in total
More than 57 million copies sold worldwide to date
Companies mentioned：茨城県、いばらきフラワーパーク、THE BOTANICAL RESORT 林音、水府物産センター、あみ観光物産館 ami colle!、あみプレミアム・アウトレット、国営ひたち海浜公園
Why people study for dog-training qualifications: 82.7% say “for their own or their family’s dog” [Survey of 231 people]
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A survey by SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社 found that 82.7% of people studying for dog-training qualifications do so “for their own or their family’s dog.” The main obstacles were the high cost (41.6%) and a lack of facilities for practical training.
Free live streams of the opening ceremony and exciting competitions at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games! Locipo（ロキポ）, a video streaming service from Nagoya
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Locipo（ロキポ）, a video streaming service jointly operated by Nagoya’s 5 commercial TV stations, announced that it will livestream the opening ceremony and up to 8 sports at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, which begin on October 18, 2026, for free.
Original beer created to mark Yokohama Beerbike’s 5th anniversary! 5th anniversary appreciation tour also set for Sunday, November 1!
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To mark its 5th anniversary, Yokohama Beerbike brewed an original beer, “YOKOHAMA BEERBIKE BEER 5th anniversary / 白麹 Sour IPA,” in collaboration with Yellow Monkey Brewing. It will make its debut on November 1 at an appreciation tour and will be served on various tours and at events operated by the company.
Facts
5th anniversary
Approximately 2,000 people
98.7%
12 staff members
Alcohol content: 4.0%
Net content: 350 ml
Companies mentioned：横浜ファンカンパニー株式会社、Yellow Monkey Brewing、NUMBER NINE BREWERY、横浜ビール、REVO BREWING、里武士 馬車道、横浜ハンマーヘッド
Making “traveling to sleep” a new purpose for travel: Yumura Onsen’s Oyado Kotobuki launches doctor-supervised “overnight oxygen level checks”
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Oyado Kotobuki in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture (operated by 株式会社オルソダイニング) has launched a doctor-supervised service that measures oxygen saturation during sleep, called “overnight oxygen level checks,” and is promoting “sleep tourism.”
Facts
Original料金は1回3,300円（税込）です
It measures fluctuations in oxygen saturation during sleep for at least 4 hours in principle.
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park Urban Sports Area wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park Urban Sports Area, planned and designed by NiX JAPAN株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Following last year’s award, this marks 2 consecutive years of recognition.
Making men’s participation in childcare visible to encourage involvement: “Weiku,” an AI parenting app from the prenatal and postpartum care hotel Budo no Ki, officially launches
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株式会社Grape officially launched “Weiku,” an AI parenting app that supports couples and partners in raising children together, on October 13, 2026. Against a backdrop of men’s childcare leave uptake surpassing 50%, the app encourages shared parenting through AI-powered predictions and by making “invisible childcare” visible. It also offers services in collaboration with the prenatal and postpartum care hotel Budo no Ki.
Facts
Oct. 13, 2026
50.9％
4 facilities
Approximately 2,000 families annually
From 0 to 6 years old
More than 200 families
550 yen per month
Capital: 30.26 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Grape、厚生労働省、App Store、Google Play
[Fukuoka Prefecture, 宇美町] First castle seal book, “Ono Castle,” completed; sales begin on October 20, Reiwa 8
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宇美町 and 県立宇美商業高等学校 have collaborated to create the first castle seal book, “Ono Castle,” featuring a design of the Ono Castle ruins. Limited quantities will go on sale at 宇美町立歴史民俗資料館 starting October 20, Reiwa 8.
Cosina Co., Ltd. will release a silver model of the NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical X-mount interchangeable lens for 富士フイルム X mount on October 16, 2026. The suggested retail price is 102,300 yen.
“MOS Official Online Shop ~Life with MOS~” offers an end-to-end service for its 4th-anniversary original apparel, from planning and made-to-order production to delivery
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株式会社paintory has been selected to provide an end-to-end business service for the 4th-anniversary apparel sale at “MOS Official Online Shop ~Life with MOS~,” operated by 株式会社モスフードサービス, covering everything from planning and manufacturing to e-commerce integration and delivery management.
Facts
4th anniversary of launch
Patches (6 types in total)
Starting Monday, August 3, 2026
Offered since November 2017
In April 2024
There are tens of thousands of types of apparel bodies available
Fashion-brand quality, available starting with 1 item
[soel] Abundant botanical goodness: “LIVING-OIL Sesame Oil Big Bottle 180mL” launches Friday, October 23
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株式会社Lohb’s holistic beauty brand “soel” announced that it will sell a big bottle (180mL) of “LIVING-OIL Sesame Oil,” made with Sri Lankan king sesame, in limited quantities starting October 23, 2026. This will be the final sale of the big bottle.
Welcome to a world where neon and slaughter collide! “Nightblood W: Wolf of Judgment” launches on Steam on October 16!
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“Nightblood W: Wolf of Judgment,” developed by Midnight Fantasy Games and published by Harrison World, launches on Steam on October 16. The cyberpunk-themed 2D side-scrolling action game will be 20% off during its launch sale.
Facts
October 16
Original18時（JST）
20% off
Companies mentioned：Midnight Fantasy Games、株式会社ハリソンワールド、HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
AI analysis of securities reports from 3,817 listed companies finds outdated systems and system renewal cited as risks by 2.0%, and overreliance on individual employees by 3.6%
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ゴムマリ株式会社 used AI to analyze securities reports from 3,817 listed companies and found that 2.0% (76 companies) cited outdated systems and system renewal as risks, while 3.6% (139 companies) cited overreliance on individual employees. By company size, firms with 5,000 or more employees tended to report system risks, while firms with fewer than 300 employees tended to report risks related to overreliance on individuals.
[Event Report ②] “43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba” | A participatory event in Kyoto Tamba offering a fulfilling opportunity to learn and experience food, the environment, international exchange, new sports and more through all five senses
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The executive committee of the 43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba has published event reports on international exchange, food and agriculture experiences, sports, plant auctions and other events held at the fair’s venues (亀岡保津川公園, 亀岡運動公園, 園部公園, わち山野草の森 and 丹波自然運動公園). The fair has been running since Sept. 18.
Facts
Held at 5 venues
101 works submitted through an open call
Top 7 works
12 award-winning works
Approximately 8 million cosmos flowers
5 menu options
Limited to 100 servings
Sold out in just 45 minutes
11 performers
Approximately 20 people from outside the region took part
NECネクサソリューションズ and マイクロニティ enter business partnership on resident information systems for local governments
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NECネクサソリューションズ and マイクロニティ have entered a business partnership to optimize cloud costs for resident information systems used by local governments, and will begin a proof-of-concept deployment of マイクロニティ’s FinOps tool “srest” on “COKAS-R for Gov-Cloud.”
Facts
With the end of March 2026 as the general migration deadline
RemitAid’s “Rakuyasu Payment: Transfers” streamlines seller-specific sales proceeds transfers for Future Shop’s cross-border e-commerce business
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株式会社RemitAid has introduced “Rakuyasu Payment: Transfers” to 株式会社フューチャーショップ’s cross-border e-commerce service “future Globalhop,” enabling the conversion into yen of sales proceeds deposited in bulk from e-commerce marketplaces in Taiwan and elsewhere, and efficient transfers to each seller.
Facts
Has more than 20 years of experience as a domestic e-commerce platform
[Oct. 20 is International Chefs Day] Survey on chefs interested in working overseas finds “Overseas life and cross-cultural experiences (69.4%)” are the top motivation for self-fulfillment and career growth
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株式会社ヒトココ surveyed 114 chefs interested in working overseas to mark International Chefs Day on Oct. 20. The top motivation was “cross-cultural experiences (69.4%),” pointing to a desire for self-fulfillment and career growth. Visa procedures and initial costs, meanwhile, were obstacles. To mark the number of partner countries surpassing 30, the company is launching free English conversation classes and local living support to help Japanese chefs work internationally.
Facts
Overseas life and cross-cultural experiences (69.4%)
ダイヤトレンド株式会社 has begun accepting advance orders for industrial SD memory cards made by スイスビット as an alternative after 三菱電機 discontinued its genuine SD memory cards for FA equipment.
The number of visitors to the Lake Biwa Museum’s 30th anniversary special exhibition is close to setting a new record!
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Visitor numbers for the Lake Biwa Museum’s 30th anniversary special exhibition, “The Museum Is a Time Machine — Lake Biwa as Seen by an Ichthyologist,” are close to setting a new record. A ceremony was held on Oct. 20, and the return of a specimen of the Japanese crested ibis associated with Siebold has drawn attention.
Facts
85,291 people
Bringing together approximately 230 valuable specimens
Be Healthy releases free guide to using YouTube and social media for recruitment
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株式会社ビーヘルシー released its “Guide to Using YouTube and Social Media for Recruitment” for free on Oct. 4, 2026. The 21-page guide is aimed at business owners and HR professionals and explains how to develop video concepts that resonate with job seekers, connect videos with job postings, and improve content based on viewing data.
livepass speaks at “INSURANCE CONFERENCE,” a seminar for the insurance industry
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livepass株式会社 spoke at “INSURANCE CONFERENCE,” a conference for the insurance industry held on Oct. 7, 2026, sharing insights on digital customer service and transforming customer experience in the AI era.
“Showerhead soaking disinfectant cleaner” keeps showerheads clean and maintains their performance; demand is expected to grow as cases of nontuberculous mycobacterial disease (NTM disease), which causes prolonged phlegm and coughing, increase
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株式会社丹羽久 announced that sales of its soak-in disinfecting cleaner for showerheads exceeded 5.5 times the level of the same month a year earlier. Use is expected to expand amid an increase in NTM cases and heightened awareness of hygiene.
Facts
Exceeded 5.5 times the level of the same month a year earlier
L&F, which operates 日本空き家サポート, has formed a business partnership with First Value. The partnership will provide support ranging from clearing and memorializing vacant homes to management and sales consultations.
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日本空き家サポート, operated by 株式会社L&F, and 一休堂, an end-of-life planning service offered by 株式会社ファーストバリュー, have entered into a business partnership to establish a support system covering everything from clearing and memorializing vacant homes to management and sales consultations.
世界遺産検定 and 勉ゲー collaborate! Card game 次、どこ行く？世界遺産ダウト, which lets players learn about world heritage sites as they play, launches simultaneously in Japan and Western Europe editions
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The NPO World Heritage Academy, together with 株式会社TRYBE and 株式会社キッズプロジェクト, will release the Japan and Western Europe editions of the card game 次、どこ行く？世界遺産ダウト, which teaches players about world heritage sites, on Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Both editions will be released simultaneously on Nov. 1, 2026
Contents: 32 cards
Price: 1,500 yen plus tax
Playing time: 5 minutes
Number of players: 2–4
Recommended age: 12 and up
世界遺産検定 held its first examination in 2006
Marked its 20th anniversary in 2026
More than 450,000 people have taken the examination
Startup studio SEREAL selected as a partner for 東京都’s TOKYO SUTEAM (Startup Support Program Driven by Diverse Organizations)
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SEREAL株式会社 was selected as a partner for 東京都’s TOKYO SUTEAM Reiwa 8 fiscal year general course and will run an acceleration program called 異能道場 in partnership with 東京都.
Popular men's idol group ＃らぶしっく gets its first show, 病みつき#らぶしっく, launching on テレQ on Oct. 23! The fast-rising group ＃らぶしっく, whose popularity has surged through social media, aims to become top-tier idols!
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株式会社TVQ九州放送 announced that it will begin airing 病みつき#らぶしっく, the first show hosted by the men's idol group ＃らぶしっく, produced by RINDO Entertainment株式会社, on Oct. 23, 2026. The Tosa Brothers will serve as MCs, and episodes will also be available on demand on TVer.
株式会社ダブルエム will hold 出版記念カンファレンス2026 on Nov. 16, 2026, to mark the publication of a book compiling insights from business leaders and experts. 10 speakers, including Rina Akimoto, will take part, along with a free event with capacity for 350 people and a networking reception limited to 150 people.
【Next-generation technology that overturns conventional wisdom in cutting】Domestic OEM production begins for Pure-Cut, a supercritical CO2 generator
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リックス株式会社 has begun domestic OEM production of Pure-Cut, a supercritical CO2 generator developed by FUSION COOLANT SYSTEMS, and will exhibit it for the first time at JIMTOF in October 2026.
A specialty clay-pot rice restaurant offering the “thrill of freshly cooked rice” opens in Kitasenju. Rice sommelier-selected varieties change monthly at KOTORABIYORI, a clay-pot rice specialty restaurant opening on Friday, Oct. 23, on the 9th floor of 北千住マルイ
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チタカ・インターナショナル・フーズ株式会社 will open KOTORABIYORI, a specialty restaurant serving rice varieties selected each month by a rice sommelier and cooked in clay pots, on Oct. 23 on the 9th floor of 北千住マルイ.
Adding a new dimension of “beauty” to the stay experience. Launch of KINUJO ROOM, a special guest-room program featuring KINUJO beauty appliances and hair care, with an accreditation service.
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株式会社KINUJO will begin offering KINUJO ROOM, a special guest-room program for hotels and inns featuring beauty appliances and hair care products. Rooms that meet the program's certification requirements will receive official accreditation, helping improve customer satisfaction and attract new guests.
リンクジャパン announced that it will integrate its healthcare app eMamo with ノーリツ water heaters featuring monitoring functions and launch a service to check bathroom and bathing conditions in December 2026.
【ロッテアライリゾート】Ride the autumn foliage gondola to a mountainside awash in fall colors. Limited-time picnic set in a ピエール・エルメ・パリ tin featuring リサとガスパール designs
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ロッテアライリゾート will operate its autumn foliage gondola from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8, 2026, and sell a limited-time picnic set in collaboration with ピエール・エルメ・パリ. A lodging plan that includes a gondola ticket and the set will also be available.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
Nov. 8
Approximately 20 minutes one way
Weekdays: Adults (ages 13 and up): ¥2,000
Weekends and holidays: ¥2,500
Weekdays: Children (ages 7–12): ￥1,300
Weekends and holidays: ¥1,500
1 million tsubo
4 buildings, 257 rooms in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社 LOTTE Hotel Arai、ロッテアライリゾート、ピエール・エルメ・パリ、NeyoWell
Notice of co-authored book publication: Lively CEO Takeshi Taneda contributes as a co-author to “Co-Creating Impact Between Companies and Rural Communities: Toward Building Win-Win Relationships Between Companies and Rural Communities”
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Takeshi Taneda, CEO of Lively, contributed as a co-author to “Co-Creating Impact Between Companies and Rural Communities,” edited and co-authored by Hitoshi Kawamura and Toshiki Abe. The book was released by Jiji Press on October 14, 2026.
ZOOM Kamata EAST, the latest property from Toshin Partners, arrives in the Kamata area, where a diverse range of commercial facilities enrich daily life
Original2026年もポケモン達が三井アウトレットパーク 木更津に大集合！ポケモン好き集まれ！「ポケモン Pika Pika フェスティバル2026 in三井アウトレットパーク 木更津」開催！
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Original三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社は、三井アウトレットパーク木更津で2026年10月24日から11月30日まで「ポケモン Pika Pika フェスティバル2026」を開催する。ポケモンストア アウトレット 木更津店とコラボし、ピカチュウのグリーティングイベントやSNSキャンペーン、イルミネーション装飾などが実施される。
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
10 people will be selected to win
Approximately 30 stores added
Approximately 330 stores across the entire complex
Parking: approximately 6,000 spaces
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク 木更津、ポケモンストア アウトレット 木更津店、Nintendo、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Card to launch “Kids NISA × Olive for Parents and Children: Future Support Campaign” on Monday, October 19
Lov me Touch launches a Christmas beauty set featuring the limited-edition “Midnight Snow White” lip product. Choose from 5 options.
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株式会社NIKU will launch 5 Christmas-limited gift sets from its skincare and makeup brands “Lov me Touch” and “réveiller” on October 30, 2026. Highlights include a lip serum gloss featuring the limited-edition new shade “真夜中の白雪姫,” formulated with approximately 95% serum ingredients.
Facts
5 types in total
Oct. 30, 2026
13,498 yen
9,999 yen
6,998 yen
4,980 yen
12,998 yen
11,698 yen
12,043 yen
10,838 yen
52,400 yen
34,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社NIKU、Lov me Touch、réveiller、Dr.BEAUTOPIA、株式会社ヘッドスプリング
“Passing on what matters” to the children of the future. Learning for All and 三井住友信託銀行 discuss the potential of bequest donations
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認定NPO法人Learning for All (LFA) and 三井住友信託銀行 signed an agreement concerning bequest donations and held a commemorative discussion. According to a survey by 日本承継寄付協会, the number of bequest donations rose from 369 in fiscal 2013 to 1,142 in fiscal 2023, with donations totaling approximately 64.3 billion yen. Through their partnership, the organizations aim to foster a culture of giving by combining expert support for the transfer of assets with on-the-ground knowledge from NPOs.
Facts
369 in fiscal 2013
1,142 in fiscal 2023
Approximately 3 times higher over 10 years
Bequest donations totaled approximately 64.3 billion yen in fiscal 2023
Companies mentioned：認定特定非営利活動法人 Learning for All、Learning for All、LFA、三井住友信託銀行株式会社、三井住友信託銀行、一般社団法人日本承継寄付協会、日本承継寄付協会
本野美樹, a coach at UBX Mejiro, wins by TKO in Round 2 at “PANCRASE 366” and successfully defends her 6th Queen of Pancrase strawweight title
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本野美樹, a coach at UBX Mejiro, operated by 株式会社UBX JAPAN, defeated SARAMI by TKO in Round 2 in the strawweight title bout at “PANCRASE 366,” held on September 23, 2026, successfully making the first defense of her 6th Queen of Pancrase title.
Foreign recruitment pioneer G.A.グループ will hold a “Specified Skilled Worker Indonesia Tour” for nursing care providers in November, covering visits to sending organizations and training facilities as well as in-person interviews.
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G.A.グループ will hold a “Specified Skilled Worker Indonesia Tour” in Jakarta, Indonesia, in November 2026 for nursing care providers. The tour will include visits to sending organizations and training facilities, as well as in-person interviews.
Get your hair in shape before conditioning. BIOteA proposes a new “booster” routine
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株式会社and US will launch “BIOteA Balancing Booster,” a booster product for use after shampooing and before conditioner, from its hair and skincare brand BIOteA on October 21, 2026.
A new hand wash from ベイリス＆ハーディング in “Spiced Pumpkin & Vanilla Latte,” a fragrance inspired by the pumpkin spice latte, a British autumn staple
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“Signature Hand Wash Spiced Pumpkin & Vanilla Latte,” a hand wash with a fragrance inspired by the pumpkin spice latte, a British autumn staple, will be released in limited quantities from October 16, 2026, by British bath and body care brand ベイリス＆ハーディング.
Facts
Volume: 500 ml
Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
Available in limited quantities from Friday, October 16, 2026
こころ整体院 土浦院, operated by 株式会社givers, will be renamed “世界のこころ整体院 土浦院” and reopen on October 19, 2026. It will offer treatments featuring AI-based posture analysis and the proprietary “giversメソッドGIFT.”
Facts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
125 clinics nationwide
2 overseas locations
Established: February 14, 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社givers、こころ整体院グループ、PLOS ONE
こころ整骨院 新札幌サンピアザ院 set to open on October 19, directly connected to JR新札幌駅 and the 新さっぽろ subway station
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株式会社givers will open こころ整骨院 新札幌サンピアザ院 on the 3rd floor of 新さっぽろアークシティ サンピアザSC on October 19, 2026. The clinic is directly connected to JR新札幌駅 and the 新さっぽろ subway station. It will provide treatments based on consultations and AI posture analysis.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
3rd floor
125 clinics nationwide
2 overseas locations
Established: February 14, 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社givers、こころ整体院グループ、こころ整骨院 新札幌サンピアザ院、PLOS ONE
Ahrefs エイチレフス adds sentiment analysis and search-intent analysis features to its AI search visibility tool 『ブランドレーダー』
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Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. has added sentiment analysis and search-intent analysis features to its AI search analysis tool “ブランドレーダー.” The additions make it possible to track trends in brand perceptions in AI responses and the appearances of a company and its competitors at each stage, from awareness to decision-making.
Entries are now open for the “RYO-FU BASE Business Plan Contest (General Category).”
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Entries are now open for the “RYO-FU BASE Business Plan Contest (General Category),” organized by 公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構. The grand prize winner will receive, among other benefits, the opportunity to apply for a subsidy of up to 1 million yen. The final judging will take place in February 2027.
New-concept store カメラのキタムラ 高松南店 launches a campaign on October 16, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of its renovation
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カメラのキタムラ 高松南店, operated by 株式会社キタムラ, will hold a campaign from October 16, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of its renovation. Plans include a pick-your-own lucky bag, limited-time sales and an exhibition of works by influencers.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
A total of 5 types of lucky bags
Lucky bags priced at 10,000 yen, 20,000 yen and 100,000 yen
Limited to the first 100 customers
1,000 yen off
List price: 2,480 yen (tax included)
1,480 yen (tax included)
200 yen off film developing
With purchases of at least 1,000 yen, including tax
A voucher for 10 free photo prints
Orders of 20 or more
A 30% off voucher for photo keychains
A 10% off voucher for New Year’s card printing
Approximately 320,000 followers in total
Kitamura has been rolling these out sequentially since 2025
Check your daily health records on a calendar. “パシャっとカルテ” revamps its “日々の記録” feature
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Arteryex株式会社 has revamped the “日々の記録” feature in its medical information management app “パシャっとカルテ,” adding a calendar view, pulse recording, appointment scheduling and health notes.
Furusato tax donations through “Kodomo Furusato Bin” bring an island trip to single-parent families | Video showcases 2 days on Iki
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ネッスー株式会社, commissioned by Iki City in Nagasaki Prefecture, organized a monitoring tour of Iki Island for children and parents from single-parent families, using donations to “Kodomo Furusato Bin,” a furusato tax donation program. All 5 participating households were satisfied, and efforts are underway to build a model that combines tourism promotion with support for children.
Professional basketball players handle every step from rice planting to sales: Otaki Town’s “籠米” begins selling its 2026 new rice crop
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株式会社JPFagri has begun selling the 2026 new rice crop of “籠米,” a branded rice produced in Otaki Town, Chiba Prefecture, with professional basketball players involved from rice planting through sales.
DocTok adds a manga format, “Manga Story,” to its book creation service; users simply write about their AI experiences, and the operator provides free writing and artwork
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株式会社DocTok added a manga format, “Manga Story,” to the book creation request feature of DocTok AI マーケットプレイス, a marketplace for buying and selling practical knowledge on using AI, effective October 13, 2026. Sellers simply enter text about their experiences, and the operator provides free writing and artwork and delivers the result as a PDF.
Facts
Available starting Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4 headings: “Everyday difficulties,” “Failure while trying AI,” “Insights,” and “How I do things now”
The first 5 pages, available to read before purchase
Estimated delivery time: within 1 business day
Date established: October 17, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社DocTok、DocTok AI マーケットプレイス、timemachine-lab.jp
[Free online seminar on 10/28] フロンティア・マネジメント株式会社 and co-host announce “The Front Lines of Foreign Patient Care: Insights from Management and On-the-Ground Response”
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メディフォン株式会社 and フロンティア・マネジメント株式会社 will co-host a free online seminar on October 28, 2026, titled “The Front Lines of Foreign Patient Care: Insights from Management and On-the-Ground Response.”
Brand message developed to raise public awareness of CRE strategy
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ククレブ・アドバイザーズ株式会社 has developed the new tagline “Strengthening companies with CRE” and launched “CCReB BASE,” a revitalization brand for underutilized CRE, to raise public awareness of CRE strategy.
Kanematsu Electronics (KEL) to exhibit and present at Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo
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Kanematsu Electronics (KEL) will exhibit at Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo, held October 21–23, 2026, and introduce solutions that support customers from threat identification through recovery. On October 22, Takuya Uchida will also give a presentation on security measures based on the assumption that a breach has occurred.
MOFT announces “Dynamic Folio For iPhone Duo” and “MOFT Foldable Card Case & Stand For iPhone Duo”
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MOFT has announced 2 dedicated accessories for Apple’s foldable smartphone, “iPhone Duo”—“Dynamic Folio For iPhone Duo” and “MOFT Foldable Card Case & Stand For iPhone Duo”—and begun accepting preorders.
[株式会社アセンド] Launch of “AgenFlow,” a service that uses AI conversations to automate phone operations
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株式会社アセンド launched AgenFlow on October 15, 2026. The service uses AI to automate everything from answering and making calls to post-call records and notifications, as well as integration with business tools.
Femtech Japan spotlights products and services it collaborates with and follows; announces “Femtech Japan Femcare Japan Chaos Map 2026 (Second Half)”
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Femtech Japan, operated by 株式会社G-Place, announced the “Chaos Map 2026 (Second Half)” on October 10, featuring 85 femcare brands it collaborates with or follows. It is also inviting exhibitors for the related event “Femtech Japan Femcare Japan 2026,” to be held on December 10.
Facts
Increased to 85 brands
From the 69 brands featured in the previous edition (2026 first-half edition, announced in January 2026)
Announced on October 10
2026 first-half edition, announced in January 2026
An initiative launched by 株式会社G-Place in January 2021
Announced in March 2022
Since 2025
To be held on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral
Now in its 11th edition
Original1968年に「日本グリーンパックス」として事業をスタート
The company changed its name to its current one in May 2019, marking its 50th anniversary
Since 2020, all 100% of the company’s shares have been held by 一般財団法人辻󠄀・山中財団
“I’m glad the younger members have carried it on” — Students and newcomers to the area take the stage in 三ノ戸剣舞 after about 2 years of practice
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At the 60th Rikuzentakata Citizens' Arts Festival in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, 3 students and 4 migrants from 認定NPO法人SET performed the traditional art of 三ノ戸剣舞 alongside 三ノ戸剣舞保存会. After approximately 2 years of practice, they are addressing the shortage of successors and are scheduled to perform again at the Oct. 24 Industrial Festival.
Korean brand CLIO（クリオ） will launch its limited-edition “Retro Cafe Collection,” inspired by autumn fruits. The collection includes 1 eye shadow palette and 5 tint shades, available offline from Oct. 21 and online from Nov. 1.
Facts
Wednesday, October 21
Sunday, Nov. 1
¥3,960 (tax included)
¥3,740 (tax included)
1,980 yen (including tax)
12 colors
5 colors
Companies mentioned：CLIO、クリオ、株式会社クリオ、Qoo10、CLIO JAPAN
10 teams of 14 middle school through university students tackling familiar challenges in education, the environment, agriculture and end-of-life planning advance to the finals. 3rd edition of “YOUNG IMPACT,” an entrepreneurship development program for ages 10–18
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株式会社Meta Osaka selected 10 teams comprising 14 participants to advance to the finals of the 3rd edition of “YOUNG IMPACT,” an entrepreneurship development program for ages 10–18. Selection was based on the amount of action taken, and final judging will take place at the finals in Osaka on Nov. 21.
Facts
51 applicants
10 teams, 14 people
Reached 68.0%
52.7%
Finals to be held on Nov. 21 at Namba SkyO in Osaka
Barbour and A.P.C. unveil the AW26 collection, blending British craftsmanship with Parisian understated elegance
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British brand Barbour and French brand A.P.C. have unveiled their 2026 autumn/winter capsule collection. The lineup features items including outerwear and denim that combine the identities of both brands, and goes on sale Oct. 16.
53.5% of exhibition staff have experienced scrambling because essential items were missing. What do hidden inventory and reliance on individual staff reveal? — Survey on exhibition preparation, storage and shipping
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A survey of exhibition staff conducted by 株式会社日本パープル found that 53.5% had scrambled because of supply shortages, while reliance on individual staff for inventory management and scattered storage and shipping have emerged as challenges.
Indian joint venture “Lumax Yokowo Technologies” opens new factory
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“Lumax Yokowo Technologies,” a joint venture between 株式会社ヨコオ and India's Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, relocated and expanded its factory to increase production capacity and held an opening ceremony on Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
3,557 square meters
Approximately 5 times the size of the former factory
1 basement floor and 3 above-ground floors
February 2020
Increased to more than 5 times
Oct. 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨコオ、Lumax Auto Technologies Limited、Lumax Group、Lumax Yokowo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.、LYT、ヨコオ