AI engineer at Iris achieves world No. 1 for 3 consecutive years in an AI competition at international conference MICCAI
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Quan Huu Cap, an AI engineer at アイリス株式会社, took world No. 1 in Category 2 at a competition held at international conference MICCAI 2026, marking an achievement for 3 consecutive years.
株式会社セキュリテ enters business partnership with film production company 株式会社カイエン
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株式会社セキュリテ announced a business partnership with film production company 株式会社カイエン, offering a system that lets fans participate in film production as investors and share in the profits. A special preview of “RYUJI 竜二” will also be held to mark the partnership.
Pillow mist “NESUGI,” made from the source of cedar pollen, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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“NESUGI,” a pillow mist made from felled pollen-producing cedar trees and developed with support from allergy medication brand “Alesion” by SSP, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was developed by EarthRing（株式会社大本久盛舘）, which aims to transform forests into “pollen-free forests” by making use of cedar trees.
[arflex × YOSHIROTTEN] MARENCO artwork by YOSHIROTTEN on display from Oct. 30
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株式会社アルフレックスジャパン has unveiled a special collaboration with graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN to mark the 55th anniversary of the MARENCO sofa's launch in Japan. Limited-time displays and sales will begin Oct. 30 at the TOKYO NODE exhibition venue and company-owned stores.
[New product] Enjoy both “rich, deep flavors” and “medicinal-herb-style spices” at one location. “毎味毎客,” a Chongqing-origin malatang brand with more than 400 locations worldwide, introduces a new way to enjoy it
Recipients selected for the “都市の緑３表彰” and the Dai-ichi Life Award special project “The Garden of Life”
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Recipients of the “都市の緑３表彰,” supported by 第一生命保険株式会社 and 一般財団法人第一生命財団, have been selected. In particular, green space plans are being solicited under the theme “The Garden of Life” for a special project commemorating the 2027 GREEN×EXPO and the 125th anniversary of Dai-ichi Life's founding.
One more moment to unwind in the lobby after a night of bathing. The free lounge at テラス御堂原
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テラス御堂原, operated by the SEKIYA RESORTグループ in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, has opened a “free lounge” in the lobby offering drinks and light snacks to guests.
Facts
with a history of more than 120 years
grow sales to more than 30 times their previous level
Operates 3 facilities
Selected as the top company among approximately 1500 companies nationwide
Established: June 8, 1965
Companies mentioned：株式会社関屋リゾート、SEKIYA RESORTグループ、テラス御堂原、GALLERIA MIDOBARUテラス御堂原別邸はる樹、株式会社SEKIYA RESORT、Great Place to Work® Institute Japan
Vans x SZA “VANSZA”: The first collection in a collaboration inspired by nature and SZA's sensibility; new footwear and apparel designed for free-spirited styling
「ヒミツキチ」, a project for Generation Z at 天王寺ミオ operated by JR西日本SC開発株式会社, and 「つなぐくらぶby YKK🄬」, a community run by YKK株式会社, will collaborate to hold a workshop on making Christmas wreaths using climbing ropes and zippers on November 28, 2026.
カワスイ 川崎水族館 launches elementary school biotope restoration project
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カワスイ川崎水族館, operated by 株式会社MOFF, partnered with Kawasaki Municipal Kawasaki Elementary School to launch the “School Biotope Restoration and Environmental Learning Project” in June 2026 to restore the school's biotope. Improvements will incorporate students' ideas, and the site will be used for environmental learning.
Facts
This project began in June 2026.
Session 1: October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Session 2: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Session 3: October 29, 2026 (Thursday)
More than approximately 300 species of living things inhabit its diverse exhibition zones
Social experiment community “DICT” holds retreat at “BLANC NIKKO,” a hotel in Nikko scheduled to open next month. 9 people with different backgrounds and rhythms talked until the next morning over hot springs, a mountain stream and a meal
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The social experiment community “DICT” held a retreat from October 8 to 9, 2026, at “BLANC NIKKO,” an accommodation facility being prepared by 株式会社BLANC. The 9 participants, from diverse backgrounds, engaged in dialogue, while DICT promotes a decentralized, autonomous operating model.
株式会社エデンレッドジャパン began offering the meal subsidy service “Ticket Restaurant” on October 1, 2026, at all 92 locations nationwide of the udon chain 資さんうどん, operated by 株式会社資さん.
Facts
92 locations nationwide
Begins Thursday, October 1, 2026
operating more than 100 locations nationwide
Offering more than 150 varieties
Adopted by more than 4,000 companies
More than 300,000 users
Surged to approximately 12.6 times the 2021 level
Consolidated total sales for fiscal 2025: 3 billion euros
For people in their 40s and 50s only! “Matchmaking bus tour” featuring a Lake Biwa cruise to meet new people to be held on Saturday, December 5
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MKトラベル, the travel division of MKグループ, will hold a matchmaking bus tour on December 5, 2026, for single people in their 40s and 50s, combining a Lake Biwa cruise with a standing buffet party.
LINE Friends Japan株式会社 has unveiled collaboration designs with サンリオ for the first time to mark LINE FRIENDS' 15th anniversary. A Shibuya POP-UP and item releases are planned for January 2027.
[Cloud Factoring] OLTA to launch “embedded factoring,” which can be integrated into other companies' services
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OLTA株式会社 will launch “embedded factoring,” allowing its online factoring service “OLTA Cloud Factoring” to be integrated into other companies' services via API. As its first initiative, it will connect with “Cashmap,” a financial management portal offered by JCB, by the end of March 2027, providing financing functions for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors.
Shokz announces an anniversary collaboration with the anime “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure”!
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Shokz Japan株式会社 has announced an anniversary collaboration with the anime “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood” and will release the limited-edition “OpenRun Pro 2 Jonathan Joestar Model” and “OpenDots 2 Dio Brando Model” on October 23, 2026.
Facts
Price: 27,880 yen (including tax)
Price: ¥29,880 (tax included)
Shokz celebrates its 15th anniversary
As the anime marks the 15th anniversary of its broadcast premiere
[Free webinar on Oct. 30] How to create internal rules for generative AI in line with the latest AI laws and guidelines—includes a template for creating internal rules
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Nishika株式会社 will hold a free webinar on October 30, 2026, explaining how to create internal rules for generative AI in light of the latest AI laws and guidelines.
DGDV to hold “10th Anniversary BBQ Party” to mark its 10th anniversary
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DG Daiwa Ventures（DGDV）held its “10th Anniversary BBQ Party” on August 17, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding. With investments in approximately 170 companies to date and support from 30 LPs, it has announced a new start for the next 10 years.
Facts
10th anniversary
Aug. 17, 2026
82 companies
Approximately 120 people
Approximately 170 companies to date
Founded in 2016
30 LPs
Companies mentioned：株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures、DG Daiwa Ventures、DGDV、THE BBQ BEACH in TOYOSU
Comprehensive facility management begins for 61 public facilities in Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture
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A joint venture of the 日本管財ホールディングス株式会社 group began comprehensive facility management services for 61 public facilities in Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, on October 1, 2026.
Kyushu’s only SV League MEN team, フラーゴラッド鹿児島, becomes the SV League’s first to name Fanatics Japan its official apparel partner
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The men’s professional volleyball team フラーゴラッド鹿児島, operated by 株式会社フィールドエックス, and Fanatics Japan have been named official apparel partners for the 2026-27 season. This is the first such partnership with a club joining the SV League.
Keeper Security launches integration with Tenable, centralizing cloud risk detection and remediation
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 has launched an integration with Tenable, centralizing the process from cloud risk detection through remediation and reducing response times.
Facts
Can be completed in seconds
Remediation work that previously took several weeks
Create a winter glow that seems to emerge from within with blue-toned highlights and serum-infused powder. THREE launches limited-edition holiday collection
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THREE is launching its 2026 holiday collection as a limited edition. Four products are included: シマリング グロー デュオ R, クラウドヴェール ルースパウダー, クラウドタッチ アイシャドウ, and メロウメルトデュー. The collection features limited-edition colors that evoke a winter glow and packaging formulated with skincare ingredients.
Facts
4,950 yen (tax included)
4,400 yen each (tax included)
¥3,190 each (tax included)
¥3,850 each (tax included)
Contains at least 87%* serum ingredients
Formulated with approximately 96%* serum ingredients, including essential oils
A hit with comedy videos about a “female boss and subordinate”! Creator “カノン社長,” with more than 100,000 total followers across social media, joins live commerce agency “トキバナ”!
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Creator “カノン社長,” with more than 100,000 total followers across social media, joined “トキバナ,” a live commerce agency operated by 株式会社Cellest, and began activities in September 2026.
Facts
Activities begin in September 2026
Monthly sales of up to 200 million yen
Selected from among 4,000 at age 15
Selected as one of 14 national finalists in the Junior High School Girls’ Miss Contest
Selected from among 20,000 at age 17
Selected as one of 10 national finalists in the High School Girls’ Miss Contest
Successfully attracted customers generating about ¥40 million in sales in the first month
Achieved GMV of 30 million yen within 1 month of debut
<Hachioji, Tokyo> “Hoken Minaoshi Honpo iias Takao” to open on Saturday, October 17, 2026
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株式会社保険見直し本舗, a subsidiary of 株式会社保険見直し本舗グループ, will open a new branch, “Hoken Minaoshi Honpo iias Takao,” inside “iias Takao” in Hachioji, Tokyo, on October 17, 2026.
第一学院高等学校 to hold its first 5-night, 6-day Korean cultural immersion study trip, fostering intercultural understanding and new perspectives through cultural experiences
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第一学院高等学校, operated by 株式会社ウィザス, will hold its first “Korean Cultural Immersion Study Trip” for 5 nights and 6 days, from November 16 to 21, 2026.
株式会社快活フロンティア will open “FiT24 Mobara” in Mobara, Chiba Prefecture, on October 16, 2026. The gym will feature “SCORE AREA,” a physical fitness assessment area being introduced for the first time in the Kanto region, as well as new machines, and will run promotions including up to 4 months free.
[Over 100,000 sold to date] Popular electric blanket, known for enveloping warmth and wallet-friendly energy efficiency, relaunched with an even fluffier, softer feel. EPEIOS “Naps｜ナップス” 2026 model goes on sale
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株式会社EPEIOS JAPAN has revamped its electric blanket “Naps,” which has sold over 100,000 units to date, as a 2026 model, added an M size, and will begin sales on October 16.
Facts
On sale from Friday, October 16, 2026
L size: Open price / estimated retail price around ¥10,900 yen (tax included)
M size: Open price / estimated retail price around ¥8,900 yen (tax included)
Online identity verification service “LIQUID eKYC” offered for new applications for the international-branded “Slash Card”
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株式会社Liquid has begun offering its online identity verification service “LIQUID eKYC” for new applications for the international-branded “Slash Card,” planned and issued by SLASH VISION PTE. LTD. and 株式会社アイキタス. The service helps prevent fraud through IC chip reading and facial recognition, while reducing the effort required from users.
Latest version Ver.1.0.35 of AI-powered 3D CAD for plant design “PlantStream” released
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株式会社Arent has released the latest version, Ver.1.0.35, of its AI-powered 3D CAD software for plant design, “PlantStream.” New features include the optional “AI Auto Fix” function, which analyzes and corrects errors after automatic routing, and standard data export to the ACCE cost estimation tool.
Facts
Ver.1.0.35
256 user-defined element colors
Individual color settings for 8 types of E&I cable paths
au PAY launches campaign awarding points to the first 20,000 customers who exchange “Tokyo Points®”
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KDDI and auフィナンシャルサービス will run a campaign from October 16 to November 15, 2026, awarding Ponta points to the first 20,000 people who exchange “Tokyo Points” for their “au PAY” balance.
Facts
11,000 points or more in total
First 10,000 people
1,000 Ponta points
500 Ponta points
Oct. 16, 2026
Nov. 15
Companies mentioned：KDDI、auフィナンシャルサービス、東京都、au PAY、Ponta、ローソン銀行、セブン銀行、UQ mobile
ローンディール releases report on post-secondment achievements and performance
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株式会社ローンディール has published a report on the post-return performance of 170 people who took part in its “rental secondment” program, which places participants in venture companies. The report found that 88% felt they had performed well after returning, achieving results in areas including new business development and internal and external collaboration.
Facts
170 program alumni
88% felt they performed well after returning
New business development: 52.9%
Internal and external collaboration: 48.2%
Organizational reform: 41.8%
82% achieved results that affected their department, business unit, or the company as a whole
Move your existing Excel registers to the cloud, preserving their column structure. 2線の匠クラウド releases a “Management Register” feature for tracking vendors and systems
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SecureNavi株式会社 has released a “Management Register” feature for its security risk assessment cloud service, “2線の匠クラウド.” The feature lets users manage vendor and system registers in the cloud while preserving their Excel column structure.
On September 1, 2026, ウィーメックス held “WEMEX Wellness Day 2026,” an event for health insurance associations, for the first time. Representatives from 55 associations, totaling 79 participants, discussed the future of health promotion programs.
Facts
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
55 health insurance associations nationwide
79 participants
Group consolidated revenue for fiscal 2025 was 364.4 billion yen
Case study published on “Muscle Suit” installation at Nippon Light Metal’s Shimizu Plant
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株式会社イノフィス published a case study on October 16 about supplying its assistive suit “Muscle Suit Every” to Nippon Light Metal’s Shimizu Plant. The suit was introduced to address labor shortages in manufacturing and reduce the burden of physically demanding work. Workers have praised it for reducing strain on their lower backs.
A chance for parents and children to enjoy sports together: children’s sports class to be held in October 2026
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On October 10, 2026, 沖縄アリーナ株式会社 held the “52nd Okinawa City Children’s Sports Class” for 11 lower-grade elementary school students from Okinawa City’s Ageda Children’s Center and their guardians. The event offered a chance to enjoy exercise with family and friends through basketball.
TESS Group wins contract from 合同会社クラダシ・インベストメント２号 to build a grid-scale battery storage facility
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Tess Engineering, a consolidated subsidiary of Tess Holdings, has won a contract from 合同会社クラダシ・インベストメント２号 to build a grid-scale battery storage facility in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, with a capacity of approximately 8.2 MWh. Delivery is scheduled for February 2027.
BroadBand Security × Priv Tech: “Who is sharing that information? AI is talking about your company without your knowledge, while ‘someone else’s code’ is running on your website” — October 28 (Wednesday) at 14:00
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Priv Tech株式会社 and 株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ will hold a free online seminar on October 28 about the risks of external script tampering and managing company information appearing in generative AI.
Facts
Date and time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 14:00–15:00
【REGAL】Original sole “EARTH GRIP® by MILVASTA®,” designed for a variety of road conditions, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”!
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Shoes featuring “EARTH GRIP® by MILVASTA®,” an original sole jointly developed by 日進ゴム and 伊藤忠商事, from footwear brand “REGAL” of 株式会社リーガルコーポレーション have won the 2026 Good Design Award.
The theme song “We Love BOAT RACE.” for the “Boat Race 100th Anniversary Song PROJECT,” featuring lyrics inspired by the feelings of fans, racers and people involved in racing, is complete!
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 created the theme song “We Love BOAT RACE.” ahead of the 100th anniversary of boat racing and held a commemorative launch campaign.
Our Ishikawa to speak at talk event “Co-creating an Environment That Makes Raising Children Easier—Considering the Future of Society Through Breastfeeding and Society”
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Naoya Ishikawa, head of sales at Trim株式会社, will speak at the “Co-creating an Environment That Makes Raising Children Easier” talk event to be held on October 22, 2026.
【SwitchBot】Bring your curtains and existing appliances into Apple’s “Home.” Supported products and usage guide now available
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SWITCHBOT株式会社 has published a Japan-focused special website explaining how to use supported SwitchBot and Nanoleaf products with Apple’s “Home” app and Siri.
Facts
2 million households using the service in Japan
Cumulative sales have topped 5 million units
Available in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide
Exhibiting at the “Shizuoka Prefecture Cellulose Circular Economy International Exhibition in Fuji”
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第一工業製薬 will exhibit “thermoplastic pulp” and “flame-retardant pulp” at the “Shizuoka Prefecture Cellulose Circular Economy International Exhibition in Fuji,” to be held at Fujisan Messe from October 22 to 23, 2026.
WEBCAS wins top “Leader” ranking in email marketing tools, web survey creation tools and other categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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The “WEBCAS” SaaS product series from 株式会社WOW WORLD won the top “Leader” ranking in 4 categories, including email marketing tools and web survey creation tools, at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by ITreview.
ティンバーランド and ジャックムス will launch “Timberland × Jacquemus Authentic Boat Shoe” as their 3rd collaboration from October 17. The price is 52,800 yen (tax included).
Space Data executive officer Yusuke Onodera to speak on 10/26 (Mon.) at the Adaptation and Resilience Seminar “Analysis and Financial Measures for Intensifying and More Frequent Disaster Risks,” hosted by みずほフィナンシャルグループ
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Yusuke Onodera, an executive officer at Space Data, will speak at an adaptation and resilience seminar hosted by みずほフィナンシャルグループ on October 26, introducing disaster risk analysis technologies that use satellite data and AI.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
Capital: 1.513 billion yen
Capacity: 200 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースデータ、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、みずほ銀行、みずほ証券、東急電鉄株式会社、マーシュ ブローカー ジャパン株式会社、PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur、JAXA、KKR
DIDION Christmas Coffret: Choose between icy silver like a winter sky and gold that evokes the warmth of holiday illuminations. A limited-edition set in two moods
Group company Symphonical conducts survey on disaster preparedness and oral care through 歯科タウン: About 20% include oral care products in their emergency kits, while about 90% “don’t know much” about brushing their teeth when water is unavailable
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Shinfonical, a subsidiary of Branding Technology that operates 歯科タウン, conducted a nationwide survey on oral care during disasters. The results showed that only about 20% of respondents (23.1%) included oral care products in their emergency kits, while about 90% (87.3%) did not know in detail about alternative care methods when water is unavailable. Meanwhile, more than 80% (80.5%) said they wanted to be prepared in the future.
Finding what I love in Umeda. Bungu Joshi Haku returns this year! Highlights announced for “文具女子博 pop-up in 梅田2026”!
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日販セグモ株式会社 will hold “文具女子博 pop-up in 梅田2026” at 阪神梅田本店 from October 28 to November 3, 2026. The event will use an advance ticket system, and manufacturers including Sanby, UROCO+, 紙季彩々ｰshikisaisai-, and ウチハク will showcase products for advance sale. Original merchandise and prize draws will also be offered.
A new limited-edition collaboration long-sleeved T-shirt inspired by the Tobu Limited Express Spacia and Tokyo Skytree® is coming from OJICO!
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OJICO (有限会社チャンネルアッシュ) will release “GENERATIONS,” a new collaboration long-sleeved T-shirt inspired by the Tobu Limited Express Spacia and Tokyo Skytree, exclusively at the OJICO Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi store from October 16.
Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are also covered! Seminar in 舞鶴市 to prepare for mandatory stress checks
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舞鶴市 will hold a preparation seminar on November 9, Reiwa 8, ahead of the requirement for businesses with fewer than 50 employees to conduct stress checks, which takes effect in April, Reiwa 10. Admission is free, with registration open to the first 100 people.
『MIT Technology Review［日本版］』, bringing the world’s cutting-edge technology to readers, renews its official website with a new brand statement: “Curiosity becomes judgment.”
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『MIT Technology Review［日本版］』, a membership-based web publication operated by 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所, completely revamped its official website on October 15, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary, and adopted the new brand statement “Curiosity becomes judgment.”
[9 companies with market capitalizations of 500 billion yen or more take part] SLC holds the 4th meeting of the 2nd SSBJ subcommittee
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Booost株式会社 held the 4th meeting of the 2nd SSBJ subcommittee, hosted by the Sustainability Leadership Community (SLC), on September 18, 2026. Representatives from 9 companies with market capitalizations of 500 billion yen or more took part in discussions on the basis for materiality judgments in addressing SSBJ requirements and how to assess financial impacts.
Facts
Market capitalization of 500 billion yen or more
Membership: 1,127
Member companies and organizations: 753
34 companies have market capitalizations exceeding ¥3 trillion
『イラストレーション252号』, featuring 100％ORANGE as the group marks its 30th anniversary, goes on sale October 16; commemorative exhibition also planned
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株式会社玄光社 will release 『イラストレーション252号』 on October 16, featuring a 50-page special on the creative group “100％ORANGE,” which is marking its 30th anniversary. A commemorative exhibition will also be held at 山陽堂書店 in Tokyo from October 16 to 31.
[Putting workplace fall-prevention measures into practice] Launch of an implementation plan combining physical condition checks and exercise
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched an implementation plan aimed at preventing falls in the workplace through its corporate health management support service, BODY PALETTE. In response to the high number of fall-related workplace accidents, based on statistics from 厚生労働省, and the enforcement of the amended Industrial Safety and Health Act, the plan provides comprehensive support combining on-site interviews, physical measurements, and exercise instruction.
Facts
In 2025, 135,333 people suffered workplace injuries resulting in 4 or more days of leave
By accident type, falls were the most common, accounting for 37,195 people
This accounted for approximately 27.5% of the total
Under the amended Industrial Safety and Health Act, which took effect on April 1, 2026
We also offer a plan that continues exercise instruction and repeat measurements for 12 weeks after implementation.
The final touch is up to you! Make it, eat it, and enjoy Halloween together as a family. “CRAFT HALLOWEEN” to be held in Kawaguchi, Saitama!
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株式会社大泉工場 will hold “CRAFT HALLOWEEN,” a Halloween event for parents and children, from Oct. 20 to 31, 2026, at 1110 CAFE/BAKERY and OKS KAWAGUCHI CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. The event will feature plant-based limited-edition menu items and hands-on activities such as screen printing and chalkboard art, presenting a sustainable Halloween.
Facts
From Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, through Saturday, Oct. 31
A giant chalkboard measuring approximately 10m × 2m
3 limited-edition plant-based menu items
Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥680 (tax included)
4 types in total
For children, mainly ages 3 to elementary school age, and their guardians
Participation fee: Free
Established: March 1938
Capital: ¥20,000,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社大泉工場、1110 CAFE/BAKERY、OKS KAWAGUCHI CAMPUS、BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE、_SHIP KOMBUCHA、Goodnature、FUTURE FUN FOOD
[日本経済大学] International students from the Tokyo Shibuya and Fukuoka campuses take part in “インドはままつフェスティバル2026,” showcasing what they learn at the university
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日本経済大学 showcased its academic programs and student life at “インドはままつフェスティバル2026,” held in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sept. 12 and 13, 2026, with faculty and international students participating from its Tokyo Shibuya and Fukuoka campuses.
Facts
September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
Approximately 6,600 people attended last year
2 people selected from 74 applicants
The university has international students from more than 30 countries and regions
University participants: 3 faculty and staff members, 4 international students
It has established STATIO, a new hub spanning more than 2,000㎡ and equipped with facilities including a streaming studio
Founded in 1956
日本経済大学, which marked its 58th anniversary
It partners with more than 120 universities in 34 countries
“つなぐ発酵＆水戸黄門ウオーク in 碧南” to be held Saturday, Nov. 21! Walk, taste, and enjoy the bounty of fermentation
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中日新聞社 will hold the walking event “つなぐ発酵＆水戸黄門ウオーク in 碧南” in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2026, as part of its 140th anniversary commemorative program. A special stage featuring 武田鉄矢 and 財木琢磨 and sales of limited-edition ramen are among the planned attractions.
日経クロストレンド announces the grand prize winner of “Marketer of the Year 2026”
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On Oct. 16, 2026, 日経クロストレンド selected 小林達郎 and 鈴木愛佳, who worked on 花王’s “ビオレ キッズスタンプ UV,” as the grand prize winners of “Marketer of the Year 2026.” ゴンチャ ジャパン, スパイラルキュート, セカンドストリート, ファミリーマート, ヤマハ発動機, and リラィアブル also received excellence awards or regional grand prizes.
Facts
Now in its 9th year
Sales fell to less than 1/3 of their peak
A business with annual sales exceeding 200億円
6 external judges
Companies mentioned：株式会社 日経BP、日経クロストレンド、花王、ゴンチャ ジャパン、スパイラルキュート、セカンドストリート、ファミリーマート、ヤマハ発動機、リラィアブル、早稲田大学ビジネススクール、クー・マーケティング・カンパニー、MICHI inc.、プリファード・ネットワークス、Comexposium Japan
Announcement: “FUTURE VISION SUMMIT2026,” an urban event exploring the future of society and the economy through art, to be held Dec. 17 (Thursday) and 18 (Friday)!
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“FUTURE VISION SUMMIT2026” will be held at Marunouchi Building on Dec. 17 and 18, 2026. The theme is “After AI.” Last year's event drew more than 1300 attendees in total and recorded a satisfaction rating of 91.0%. 三菱地所株式会社 is providing special cooperation.
[Exhibitor report] トレルナ, one of Japan's largest in-restroom digital signage services for women, exhibits at the 28th Marketing Week - Autumn 2026 -
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トレルナ, a restroom digital signage service for women operated by 株式会社ネクイノ, exhibited at the 28th Marketing Week - Autumn 2026 -, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, attracting approximately 250 visitors.
A little house in the forest where your favorite plush toys can live! エブリデイ-exclusive “Stump House Plush” arrives as a crane game prize!
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株式会社東洋 will roll out “Stump House,” a stump-themed plush that can hold other plush toys, from Oct. 10, 2026, as part of the crane game prize series “エブリデイ オリジナル景品.”
[株式会社IKUSA] Inquiry-based learning that starts with “play.” Launch of the “IKUSA Inquiry-Based Learning Series” for schools
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株式会社IKUSA has launched the “IKUSA Inquiry-Based Learning Series,” an experiential program for schools. The series aims to help students take an active role in learning through “play” and can be used in a range of settings, including school trips and disaster-prevention and SDGs education.
Easy soup-making and cleanup. “GLASS SOUP POT,” a soup pot focused on what happens “after using” kitchen appliances, goes on presale Nov. 14
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SunRuck will begin presales on Makuake on Nov. 14, 2026, for “GLASS SOUP POT,” a versatile cooking soup pot designed with the cleanup burden “after use” in mind. It features a detachable blade, glass container and automatic cleaning function, and was developed in response to survey findings by 株式会社SUUTA.
Facts
58.3% said, “There is a kitchen appliance I stopped using soon after buying it”
Original月1回以上自炊する223人のうち
Automatic cleaning function in approximately 6 minutes
[New] 2 ways to use 1 pair! “White Bamboo Tenkezuri Chopsticks for Cooking and Serving”
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Bamboo specialist 株式会社山岸竹材店 (Tiger Stripe Bamboo specialist 竹虎) has launched “White Bamboo Tenkezuri Chopsticks for Cooking and Serving,” which can be used at either end for different purposes. Made from Moso bamboo from Kochi Prefecture, they went on sale Oct. 15, 2026. The price is 1,320 yen (tax included).
New store opens in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture! Save on everyday essentials at the Watts Sumiyoshi マックスバリュ store.
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, Watts Sumiyoshi マックスバリュ, in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2026. As of the end of September 2026, the company had reached 1,931 stores nationwide.