4 major companies leading the entertainment sector invest in 株式会社フラッグ
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株式会社フラッグ, which operates an entertainment marketing business, announced that 4 companies—株式会社アカツキ, イオンエンターテイメント株式会社, 株式会社エフエム大阪, and KANAMEL株式会社—have invested in the company.
“PRAISE CARD,” a service for exchanging appreciation cards, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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BIPROGY’s appreciation card service “PRAISE CARD,” jointly operated with 博報堂コンサルティング and 博報堂, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
【For members of the press】Cyber incident briefing | VLC Security
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株式会社VLCセキュリティ will hold a cyber incident briefing for members of the press on October 23, 2026. Based on its own analysis, the company will explain domestic incidents since September 2026 and 242 cases from early and mid-October, and discuss countermeasures and the realities of cyberattacks.
As part of the “Fukuoka Prefecture Children’s Cafeteria Support Project 2026,” 福岡県 is soliciting donations through hometown tax contributions and will use the funds raised to distribute locally produced ingredients to children’s cafeterias in the prefecture. Applications for food distribution are being accepted through November 10.
TRUSTART conducts original survey of August registrations under the business value security interest system; 11 cases in a single month, with use spreading to more sectors.
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TRUSTART株式会社 announced that it surveyed August registrations under the “business value security interest” system, which took effect in May 2026, and confirmed 11 registrations in a single month. Use of the system was confirmed among 7 power generation and electricity sales companies and 4 food and restaurant-related companies, while regional financial institutions such as 京都中央信用金庫, 東和銀行, and 足利銀行 continue to register security interests.
Manual camera controls and directional guidance added to “Truckful”! Major content update planned for December
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株式会社ポケットペア’s publishing label ポケットペアパブリッシング announced that “Truckful,” a truck delivery simulator developed by MythicOwl, has been updated with features including manual camera controls and directional guidance. A major content update is planned for December, and a launch sale is currently underway on Steam and Google Play.
Regional revitalization producer さとゆめ and HIS sign agreement with Kyonan Town to “create a new destination”
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株式会社さとゆめ and HIS have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyonan Town on “creating a new destination.” The companies will develop tourism content and attract visitors by leveraging the town’s regional assets. Starting in May 2026, an HIS employee will be assigned to the town under a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications program to advance the initiative.
“4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au,” with a place in the JAPAN CUP at stake, to be held on November 23
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Now Do株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 will hold “4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au” on November 23 at Frontown Saginuma in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, with places in the JAPAN CUP at stake. The winning teams in U10 and U12 will receive wild card spots in the national tournament.
京都伝統産業ミュージアム is holding the “珈琲とうつわ” 6th exhibition and sales event from Oct. 16, 2026. The event puts plates in the spotlight and features 23 artists and studios; an official online shop has also opened.
雪の宿 marks its 50th anniversary! Rice crackers turn into wafers!? “雪どけ シュガーウエハース” and “とろける 黒糖みるくウエハース” go on presale via a crowdfunding site
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株式会社日本アクセス and 三幸製菓 are offering sugar wafers and brown sugar milk wafers supervised by the 雪の宿 brand for presale on the crowdfunding site “サキニタベタイ” to mark the brand’s 50th anniversary.
“4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au,” with a place in the JAPAN CUP at stake, to be held on Nov. 23
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KDDI株式会社 and Now Do株式会社 will hold “4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au” in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 23, 2026, with the winning team earning a place in the JAPAN CUP.
Facts
November 23, 2026
12 teams each
24 teams in total
48 matches in total
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：KDDI株式会社、Now Do株式会社、株式会社ブースト、AuB株式会社、浦和レッズ、SMBC FIELD HONDA Football Area、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
A winter showtime featuring a 25-meter-high LED mapping tree lit by approximately 130,000 lights. Limited-time special performances capture the worlds of &TEAM’s “illumination” and back number’s “クリスマスソング”
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“UMEDA SKY BUILDING Christmas 2026” will be held at 梅田スカイビル, featuring limited-time special performances that evoke the worlds of &TEAM and back number with a 25-meter-high LED mapping tree lit by approximately 130,000 lights.
Facts
25m high
Approximately 130,000 lights
Consisting of 9 members
33 songs
5 locations nationwide
9 performances
18:00～21:30
Companies mentioned：積水ハウス梅田オペレーション株式会社、梅田スカイビル、YX LABELS、&TEAM、back number
A new answer key bringing together certification exam experts and AI: each will solve all 50 questions, and their answers will be presented side by side on the day
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KIYOラーニング株式会社 will provide an answer key for the real estate transaction specialist exam on Oct. 18, 2026, with its proprietary AI “AIマスター先生” and its instructors each answering all 50 questions. Their answers and review process will be published on the day of the exam.
[Preparing for next year’s Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization program] Consultation now available on next-year preparations for large and small-to-medium-sized corporations, based on support results
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 is accepting consultations on next-year preparations for both the large-corporation and small-to-medium-sized corporation categories, based on its track record with the “BODY PALETTE” health management support service.
Facts
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2027
株式会社ヘッドウォータース and 株式会社ヘッドウォータースコンサルティング are working to apply AI to corporate business decisions using Microsoft’s decision-focused AI model, “Microsoft-Decision-1.”
Facts
Approximately 30,000 cases
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘッドウォータース、株式会社ヘッドウォータースコンサルティング、Microsoft、TypeSafe AI
愛媛マンダリンパイレーツ will auction off uniforms bearing players’ handwritten signatures from the 2026 season on スポオク, the official sports team auction service provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート株式会社. The auction begins on Oct. 20, 2026. Proceeds will go toward the team’s operating expenses.
The “Dead by Daylight” × DiCE collaboration cafe returns this year! A range of collaboration menu items, including “torte with bared teeth,” and merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations by popular illustrator “キーマン”!
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Net cafe and karaoke chain DiCE, operated by 株式会社ディスクシティエンタテインメント, will hold a collaboration cafe event with “Dead by Daylight” from Oct. 30, 2026, offering original menu items and merchandise.
Facts
An asymmetrical 4-versus-1 game
Original全世界で1日あたり最高200万人のユーザー
The total number of players has surpassed 70 million
Founded in 1992
Since its launch in 2016
For over 30 years
More than 1,100 staff members are involved in game production
弁護士ドットコム announces winners of the Excellence Awards at the “BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026”
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弁護士ドットコム株式会社 announced 25 winners of Excellence Awards across 5 categories and 1 winner of the Selection Committee Special Award at the “BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026.” Entries totaled 626, approximately 200 more than the previous year. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2026.
An autumn outing guide to Matsudo, steeped in history and culture
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松戸市 has published a guide to autumn walks and cultural experiences. It introduces events and attractions around the city, including sales of Rino Ka squash, the Edogawa Matsudo Flower Line Flower Festival, the 松戸神社 Shinko Festival, Vienna Festa MATSUDO, and autumn foliage viewing at Tojo-ga-oka Historical Park, 東漸寺 and 本土寺.
A special exhibition is being held at アニメイト’s Ikebukuro main store and Umeda location to celebrate the series “転生した大聖女は、聖女であることをひた隠す,” published by 株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント, surpassing 4.5 million copies in total circulation. To coincide with the release of new books in October and the start of the TV anime broadcast, the event features figures and panels, as well as a sticker giveaway.
Facts
The series has surpassed 4.5 million copies in total circulation
New books go on sale in October, and the TV anime begins airing the same month
Comic Volume 15, regular edition
Spin-off Comic Volume 6
Companies mentioned：株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント、アニメイト、TOKYO MX、BS11、サンテレビ、AT-X、テレビ愛媛、新潟テレビ21、北海道テレビ放送、長崎文化放送、ABEMA、Prime Video
FRONTEO selected for Tokyo’s “Next Edge Tokyo” program to promote growth among mid-sized companies
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株式会社FRONTEO has been selected for Tokyo’s “Next Edge Tokyo” support program and will work to strengthen its AI drug discovery support service “DDAIF” and develop its research and development framework.
Uncovering the Drivers Behind Desires and Actions Through a Large-Scale Qualitative Approach Using AI Interviews
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold a seminar on October 29 to present findings from its proprietary research using “Light Depth Context,” a large-scale qualitative approach that leverages AI interviews.
Facts
Targeting 500 consumers nationwide
A seminar will be held on Thursday, October 29
Date and time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 14:00–15:00
【西武園ゆうえんち】Special event marking the release of director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film Godzilla-0.0! Enjoy 2 “Godzilla the Ride” attractions in 1 day! “Seibuen Amusement Park Godzilla Week”
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西武園ゆうえんち will hold “Godzilla Week” from November 2 to 8 to mark the release of director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film Godzilla-0.0. During the event, 2 “Godzilla the Ride” titles will be screened, one in each half of the day, and souvenir stickers and limited-edition tickets will be sold.
【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Language school “WALES Academy” launches year-end and New Year promotion
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run a special year-end and New Year promotion at the Philippine language school “WALES Academy.” The offer applies to start dates of November 29, 2026, and December 13, and includes 40% off dormitory fees. The campaign is limited to the first 10 new registrants. The school’s holiday schedule was also announced.
HIS and さとゆめ sign agreement with Kyonan Town on “creating a new destination”
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス (HIS) and 株式会社さとゆめ have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyonan Town in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, on “creating a new destination” to revitalize the area through tourism promotion.
Support for the restoration of Kumamoto Castle following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
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KNT-CT Holdings donated 2,295,010 yen in relief funds to Kumamoto City to support the restoration of Kumamoto Castle following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, through group fundraising and a matching gift.
Water-circulation solution pilot launched at an accommodation facility in Minokamo City, aiming to put self-sufficient, decentralized water infrastructure into practical use to support water use in both normal and disaster conditions
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キヤノンMJ and FREE will begin a water-circulation solution pilot in October 2026 at Tsukiyomi no Yado, an accommodation facility in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture, aiming to put self-sufficient, decentralized water infrastructure into practical use.
カルビー株式会社 partnered with Shari Town, Hokkaido, and JTB to hold the “Calbee Agri Experience Shiretoko Sightseeing Tour” from October 8 to 10, 2026. The 7 participants took part in potato harvesting and sightseeing in Shiretoko, deepening their understanding of local industries.
Facts
Held over 3 days, from Thursday, October 8 to Saturday, October 10, 2026
7 customers took part
The Calbee Group entered the potato chip market in 1975
【COUP DE CHANCE】“COAT COLLECTION” feature page starring Chiemi Aiko and Yuki Kanuma to be published on Friday, October 16
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COUP DE CHANCE, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社フィールズインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, will publish a feature page on fall and winter coats starring models Chiemi Aiko and Yuki Kanuma on its official online store starting October 16.
Facts
Friday, October 16
￥88,000
￥39,600
￥30,800
￥69,300
￥29,700
￥18,700
￥47,300
￥19,800
￥26,400
￥44,000
￥22,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ワールド、株式会社フィールズインターナショナル、ワールドグループ、COUP DE CHANCE
TV Tokyo makes strategic investment in Foomore, an IP illustration production company — Expanding anime IP planning and merchandising business —
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TV Tokyo has made a strategic investment in Foomore, which produces illustrations for anime IP, and entered into a capital and business alliance. As part of its CaaS strategy under TV Tokyo VISION 2035, the partnership will accelerate the merchandising business for anime content.
Facts
19.92% of Foomore’s shares
TV Tokyo VISION 2035
A capital and business alliance was also formed in February 2026 to strengthen the organizational structure
Closing: 2026/10/16
Capital: 50 million yen
Number of employees: 157
Established in November 2011
A network of 16,000 creators, including illustrators and manga artists
The No. 1 reason for considering selling inherited real estate is “no plans to live there.” 16.0% also take “2 years or more” to sell
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A survey on inherited property sales by 株式会社NEXER Group and タクシエ found that having no plans to live in the property was the No. 1 reason for selling (62.0%), while 16.0% of respondents took 2 years or more to sell.
Facts
100 men and women nationwide
50.0% said, “I have never considered selling”
The most common response was “immediately after inheriting it,” at 40.0%
About 30% have had their expectations for a product raised by the feel of its packaging. 63.6% had a positive impression, saying “It looks like good quality”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and WAVE found that 28.0% of people pay attention to packaging design when buying products, while 32.4% have had their expectations raised by the feel of the packaging. In particular, 63.6% said it “looks like good quality.”
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
A further 28.0% said they “pay attention” to packaging design
A further 72.0%
The most common response was “ease of opening and use,” at 34.4%
Next was “design and appearance,” at 32.8%
20.6% answered “Yes”
The most common response was “stylish, sophisticated design,” at 65.0%.
A total of 17.4% said they “would like to purchase it.”
A total of 32.4% answered “yes.”
The most common response was “it seems to be of good quality,” at 63.6%.
A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 誉プリンティング reported findings on impressions of exhibition booths. Some 63.0% cited “product displays” as the first element to catch their attention, and 82.0% said consistency in brand colors and logos affects first impressions. The most common condition for a company to seem trustworthy even to people unfamiliar with it was “the brand or company’s characteristics are clear at a glance,” at 29.0%.
Nagi Inoue (Nogizaka46) makes her first cover appearance in BITEKI with a sophisticated pink makeup look: “I want to be a gateway for people to fall in love with Nogizaka46.”
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Nagi Inoue of Nogizaka46 makes her first cover appearance in BITEKI’s December issue and discusses her beauty routine and thoughts on her activities in an interview.
Marui Group’s head office spaces “共創HALL” and “共創LOUNGE” win the “2026 Good Design Award”
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株式会社丸井グループ’s head office spaces “共創HALL” and “共創LOUNGE” won the “2026 Good Design Award” and were also named to the shortlist for the “Japan Spatial Design Awards 2026.”
Hyogo’s “Gourmet & Craft” offerings gather at the Hyogo Prefectural Guest House | Official online shop “HYOGOSSIMO” to hold a pop-up marche on 10/24. The garden will be transformed into an autumn-hued palette!
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HYOGOSSIMO, the official online shop for Hyogo Prefecture operated by 株式会社フェリシモ, will hold a pop-up marche on the grounds of the Hyogo Prefectural Guest House on October 24, 2026, selling gourmet foods and craft products from across the prefecture.
The 5th cohort of the “Hospitality and Community Development Human Resources Training Course” conducts a practical fieldwork program in Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture. 8 participants present business proposals to 3 local businesses.
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株式会社WHERE will conduct practical fieldwork in Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026, as part of the 5th cohort of its “Hospitality and Community Development Human Resources Training Course,” run through its human resources development program WHERE ACADEMY. The 8 participants will visit 3 businesses and present proposals.
Some producers see yields fall by 70%. After 2 consecutive years of mass oyster die-offs, oyster fishers face the threat of closure. 食べチョク launches sales of support tickets.
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株式会社ビビッドガーデン has begun selling “support tickets” to help producers facing the threat of closure due to mass oyster die-offs in 広島県 and other areas.
Volvo Cars and NVIDIA expand partnership to advance safe autonomous driving
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Volvo Cars is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to advance the development of next-generation autonomous driving technologies, including those using the Hyperion architecture.
株式会社コシダカ is running a collaboration campaign between the musical “Hetalia ~World☆Starts~” and カラオケまねきねこ. The campaign features limited-edition merchandise and drinks, as well as a singing promotion.
Facts
725 stores nationwide (as of the end of Sept. 2026)
11 cast members
Button badges (11 designs, random): 550 yen (tax included)
Acrylic coasters (11 designs, random): 880 yen (tax included)
Clear poster (1 design, open selection; A3 size): 1,210 yen (tax included)
Original価格：各1杯700円（税込）
Originalシリーズ累計 90 万部を突破した
Expanded into 4 countries: South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
829 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan (as of the end of September 2026)
Sales: 80.401 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ended August 2026)
株式会社DREAM PONY announces “GF Farm System,” a plan to ship plants and seedlings directly from contract growers to customers
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株式会社DREAM PONY has announced plans for “GF Farm System,” a system to ship products directly from contract growers to customers through Green Flow, its Amazon sales franchise specializing in plants and seedlings. It aims to begin trial operations in 2026, based at its Osaka branch, and is in discussions with 5 farms.
[デルフォニックス] “DAYS&HOLIDAYS,” a special event celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Rollbahn”
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株式会社デルフォニックス will hold “DAYS&HOLIDAYS,” a special event marking the 25th anniversary of its product brand “Rollbahn (ロルバーン),” at DAIKANYAMA T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY in Shibuya, Tokyo, on November 13 and 14, 2026.
Students from 京都外国語大学 are coming to イオンモール京都五条! A “pre-campus festival” will be held on October 17 and 18, featuring a stage, hands-on booths and a stamp rally—a sneak preview of the university festival (held 10/17 and 18).
Swallow’s Nest Jelly “HESTIAP (Esti Up)” registered as a hometown tax donation gift from Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture
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ATHENA株式会社 announced that its stick jelly “HESTIAP (Esti Up),” made with swallow’s nest extract, had been registered as a hometown tax donation gift from Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture, and began accepting orders on “ふるさとチョイス” and “楽天ふるさと納税” on Oct. 2, 2026.
“Reviving our seaside communities with Sea-Class Gourmet from across Japan”: Flavors the nation’s port towns are proud of gather in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture! “17th Minato Oasis Sea-Class Gourmet National Competition in Nanao” to be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
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The “17th Minato Oasis Sea-Class Gourmet National Competition in Nanao” will be held in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, bringing together flavors prized by port towns at 33 locations across Japan and supporting Noto’s recovery.
LED TOKYO joins ANREALAGE’s homecoming fashion show featuring its Paris collection, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kunitachi Station’s opening! Illuminating the historic station-front space with LED displays
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LED TOKYO株式会社 will take part in a homecoming fashion show featuring fashion brand ANREALAGE’s Paris collection, to be held on Nov. 22, 2026, at the south rotary of Kunitachi Station and along Daigaku-dori. It will handle spatial production through the design and installation of large LED displays and the development of a video system.
Large-scale analysis of the centromere, an unexplored region of the human genome, becomes possible, accelerating research into diseases such as cancer using genomic data accumulated worldwide
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A research group including the National Cancer Center developed “ascairn,” a method for inferring centromere types from existing short-read WGS data. The group analyzed data from 3,332 people worldwide to clarify diversity and showed an association with chromosomal abnormalities in oligodendroglioma.
Facts
Analysis of short-read WGS data from 3,332 people worldwide
鳳凰高等学校 publishes every page of its 2027 school guide online — Open school events begin Oct. 18
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鳳凰高等学校, operated by the Hope Hill Academy Educational Institution, has published every page of its school guide brochure for students entering in 2027, “鳳凰高等学校 SCHOOL GUIDE 2027,” on its official website. The school has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a priority DX high school and highlights classes that use XR and AI. It will also hold open school events starting Oct. 18.
Facts
32 pages in total
Pass rate: 89.8%
More than 8,000 in total
100% for 4 consecutive years
Clubs and circles: 32
Approximately 500 dormitory students from inside and outside the prefecture
JOY Card, issued by 菰野優良商店会, gets a makeover in October! 300 pt awarded to the first 3,000 people
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The “JOY Card” points card issued by 菰野優良商店会 in Komono, Mie Prefecture, was revamped in October. To mark the start of use of the new card, 300 points are being awarded to the first 3,000 people. The old card’s validity and the points transfer period ended on Sept. 30.
“Seitai Shirt ONE,” which supports posture with a dual-point structure at the tanden and back, goes on general sale Oct. 16
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株式会社ボディスプラウト began general sales of its posture-support innerwear “Seitai Shirt ONE” on Oct. 16, 2026. The product uses a dual-point structure at the tanden and back, and its presale on Makuake achieved 1,229% of its target.
Facts
Provided treatment to more than 30,000 people
After approximately 6 years of development
Has sold a cumulative total of 680,000 sheets
235 people made supporting purchases
Total amount raised through supporting purchases: 3,688,761 yen
JR Kyushu to conduct a trial of facial-recognition ticket gates at Hakata Station
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JR九州 will conduct a trial of facial-recognition ticket gates starting in November 2026, using existing automatic ticket gates at Hakata Station. The trial will cover 5 employee-only lanes, with cooperation from NEC, Nippon Signal, JR Kyushu System Solutions and JR Kyushu Engineering.
—Housing “ニカイメノイエ” wins the 2026 Good Design Gold Award—To unfasten is to create
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“ニカイメノイエ,” a home designed by 株式会社中田製作所, won the Good Design Gold Award at the 2026 Good Design Awards, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. The project involved demolishing an existing 45-year-old home, reusing its materials and building a new house.
It will open on October 1, 2027, as 「オリエンタルホテルJRハウステンボス」
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JR Kyushu Hotels and Resorts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with 株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン and will rebrand 「ホテルオークラJRハウステンボス」 as 「オリエンタルホテルJRハウステンボス」, opening under the new name on October 1, 2027.
Limited-time event: Embark on an adventure to encounter dinosaurs in the forest at night! “Dinosaur Adventure Tour: Night Dinosaur Kingdom”
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ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will hold a limited-time, dinosaur-themed nighttime experiential event, “Dinosaur Adventure Tour: Night Dinosaur Kingdom,” from November 7 to December 26, 2026. Attractions will include illuminated displays, projection mapping, a bonfire and roasted marshmallow experience, fossil excavation, and film screenings.
Facts
Starting Saturday, November 7, 2026
Held on selected dates through Saturday, December 26
Admission ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Fossil excavation set ticket: ¥1,900 (tax included)
[First in Shiga Prefecture] Protecting lives and communities from increasingly severe floods. Starlight Kogyo introduces the Japan Car Sharing Association’s “Disaster-Time Vehicle Return Car Lease” and joins a public-private network supporting disaster-stricken areas across Japan
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スターライト工業株式会社 became the first in Shiga Prefecture to introduce the Japan Car Sharing Association’s “Disaster-Time Vehicle Return Car Lease” program, and held a vehicle handover ceremony at its Ritto office on October 9, 2026.
トビラシステムズ named title partner of the Badminton S/J League 2026-27 Tokyo Tournament
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トビラシステムズ has been named title partner of the Badminton S/J League 2026-27 Tokyo Tournament, to be held in Ota City, Tokyo, on November 28 and 29, 2026. The tournament will be held as the “トビラシステムズ PRESENTS Badminton S/J League 2026-27 Tokyo Tournament.” The company said it supports the event’s aims, with many companies and organizations, including NTT東日本, taking part.
学校法人早稲田大学 will hold the Waseda Open Innovation Forum 2026 (WOI’26) at its Waseda Campus on November 11, 2026. The forum will promote industry-academia collaboration and human resource development as part of efforts to evolve into a university that contributes to people around the world, marking its 150th anniversary in 2032.
AI Innovators Forum 2026 event report: 4,862 registrations and participant satisfaction above 90%. Leaders shared the latest developments in business transformation and implementation in the AI era
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株式会社エクサウィザーズ held AI Innovators Forum 2026 in a hybrid format on October 14, 2026, drawing 4,862 registrations and achieving participant satisfaction of approximately 93%. Top leaders and leading companies, including 三井住友FG, DeNA, NTTドコモ, 西武HD, and グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン, took part in discussions on AI use cases and business transformation.
Wins SIG-FIN’s “2025 Best Paper Award” — co-authored paper by MONO Investment technical adviser Kei Nakagawa and others
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A paper co-authored by Kei Nakagawa, technical adviser at 株式会社MONO Investment, and others has won the “2025 Best Paper Award” from the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence’s Special Interest Group on Financial Informatics (SIG-FIN). The company plans to use the research to advance its analytical infrastructure and strengthen risk explanations and proposal support for customers.
Automated timesheet conversion AI 「カタヨセ・タイムシート」 adopted in beta by GROP and Belief.
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株式会社MiDATA announced that 株式会社グロップ and 株式会社ビリーフ have adopted the beta version of 「カタヨセ・タイムシート」, an AI tool that automatically converts timesheets for the staffing industry. The companies have begun testing it in their day-to-day operations and will enhance its functionality based on feedback.
[Nara: 百楽荘] Special opening of its approximately 10,000-tsubo garden on November 11 and 15. A collaboration event with 学園前アートフェスタ will also be held on November 10. Limited-quantity “Autumn Colors Set Meal” dining vouchers will go on sale in the online shop starting October 20.
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Special garden openings and a collaboration event with 学園前アートフェスタ will be held in November 2026 at 百楽荘, a Nara restaurant operated by 株式会社近鉄リテーリング. Advance-sale-only dining vouchers will also go on sale.
Chestnut parfaits and gluten-free afternoon tea with Japanese-inspired touches
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The luxury resort in Kyoto, シックスセンシズ 京都, will run an autumn promotion featuring chestnuts from Oct. 23 to Dec. 21, 2026. It will offer gluten-free afternoon tea, parfaits, drinks and takeaway cakes, proposing a wellness-focused dining experience based on the “Eat With Six Senses” philosophy.
アバスト (Gen) announced that it blocked 20.8 million cyberattacks exploiting household networks from January to mid-September 2026. Phishing was the most common attack, and the Metropolitan Police Department has also issued a warning.
Create a website easily from just 1 item! Trendy washer-nylon bags arrive at オリジナルプリント.jp
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オリジナルプリント.jp, an on-demand printing service operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, began offering a series of 5 bags made from washer-nylon fabric on Oct. 15, 2026.
Emooove, which proposes a new era of sales, publishes a case study on its adoption by 株式会社ワンスター. Secures appointments with digital marketing decision-makers across industries who were previously difficult to reach, using LinkedIn and CxO letters (sales letters)
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株式会社Emooove supported new customer acquisition for 株式会社ワンスター through a multichannel approach combining LinkedIn and CxO letters, helping secure appointments with digital marketing decision-makers for its customer service and sales platform, “retailor.”
Facts
Raises CVR by an average of 1.3 times
Secures the first appointment within 1 week of launch
Goes live about 1 month after signing the contract
ライフネット生命’s disability insurance and dementia insurance earn high marks from financial experts for the 2nd consecutive year!
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ライフネット生命’s disability insurance and dementia insurance received an A+ rating for the 2nd consecutive year in the “Complete Insurance Guide 2026-2027,” selected by experts.
Nomura AM holds event with 大人の休日倶楽部 on asset management and travel for mature adults
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On Oct. 14, Railway Day, Nomura Asset Management co-hosted an event on asset management and travel with JR東日本’s 大人の休日倶楽部. It also held a promotional event featuring actor Kuranosuke Sasaki as a guest.
DHC and MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. will launch “白玉はとむぎゼリー,” a supplement jelly focused on a clear complexion, first in October 2026, followed by a full release through DHC mail order and other channels in November of the same year.
Christmas Advent: “Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City” confirmed for 2026!!
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“Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City” is scheduled to run from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will also be held at ザ・リッツ・カールトン福岡 on the same day.
Needs Well holds kickoff event for its 41st term in Tokyo
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On Oct. 15, 2026, 株式会社ニーズウェル held a kickoff event for employees in the Tokyo area to mark the start of its 41st term, following its 40th anniversary. The event included a briefing on management policies, awards for outstanding employees and a special 40th-anniversary program. The company expressed its determination to realize its medium-term growth strategy and evolve into a solution provider.
[SBI証券] SBI証券 announces free U.S. stock margin trading commissions, and free interest and stock-lending fees for day trading
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株式会社SBI証券 announced that it will eliminate commissions on U.S. stock margin trading and interest and stock-lending fees for day trading on its internet course from Nov. 2, 2026, and introduce 23-hour trading from Dec. 7 of the same year.
GiGO to open its 5th Vietnam location in Thanh Hoa City, one of the region’s largest tourist hubs, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026!
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GiGO VIETNAM, the local subsidiary of 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment, will open GiGO Aeon Mall Thanh Hoa in Thanh Hoa City on Oct. 18, 2026, its 5th location in Vietnam.
株式会社ダイサン Renews Certification as a DX-Certified Business Operator, Designated by 経済産業省
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株式会社ダイサン has renewed its certification as a “DX-Certified Business Operator,” designated by 経済産業省. The company is promoting digital transformation by addressing challenges in the construction industry and reforming its internal operations.
シーネット to hold follow-up special seminar “Logistics DX: Everything You Need to Know DAY” on Oct. 20, following response to International Logistics Exhibition 2026
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株式会社シーネット will hold the online seminar “WMS × Connecting: Logistics DX: Everything You Need to Know DAY” on Oct. 20, following the response to its participation in International Logistics Exhibition 2026.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
13:00～17:00
Since its founding in 1992
From 2011
No. 1 in cloud-based WMS sales share for 14 consecutive years
Demonstration of perovskite solar cells begins at Kuragaike Park in 豊田市
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株式会社トーエネック will begin a demonstration in fiscal year Reiwa 8 at Kuragaike Park in 豊田市, Aichi Prefecture, using perovskite solar cells developed by Aisin, in collaboration with 豊田市, 中部電力株式会社 and 中部電力ミライズ株式会社.
A special gift set perfect for the holiday season, from a collaboration between Germany’s premium plush toy brand Steiff (シュタイフ) and German chenille-weaving brand FEILER (フェイラー)
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フェイラージャパン株式会社 announced the sale of a special gift set created through a collaboration between German plush toy brand Steiff and textile brand FEILER.
Players named winners of the August 2026 “ＳＭＢＣ信託銀行 Farm Monthly MVP Award”
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The players named winners of the August 2026 “ＳＭＢＣ信託銀行 Farm Monthly MVP Award” were announced, and an awards ceremony was held. In the Eastern Division, the award went to pitcher Shishi Shibata of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters; in the Central Division, to infielder Sowa Yokota of the Saitama Seibu Lions; and in the Western Division, to outfielder Yoshiyasu Sasagawa of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
3WELL signs business partnership with Cafe24, one of South Korea’s largest global e-commerce platforms
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株式会社3WELL has entered into a business partnership with Cafe24, one of South Korea’s largest global e-commerce platforms, to support Korean brands entering the Japanese market and expanding their sales.
It’s not too late to start! The first step toward a fresh start for families where “the rules have fallen apart.” “A Book to Turn the Daily Struggle with Children’s Smartphones and Games into Smiles” goes on sale Oct. 15.
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株式会社大和書房 will release Katsunori Ishida’s “A Book to Turn the Daily Struggle with Children’s Smartphones and Games into Smiles” on Oct. 15, 2026. The book explains ways to rebuild trust between parents and children and foster children’s self-reliance.
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Oct. 15, 2026
18,000 parenting consultations
More than 4,500 children
More than 18,000 parents
47 books in Japan and overseas
140 million cumulative page views
More than 2,000 consecutive days of content delivery
[Kamakura City only] November-only campaign | Collecting unused furniture and bedding as you prepare your vacation home or second home for winter | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
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まるっと本舗, an unwanted-item collection service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in November exclusively in Kamakura City to collect furniture and bedding from vacation homes and second homes, offering discounts of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a fixed-price package.
Facts
Up to ¥1,000 off
Campaign period: November 1, 2026–November 30, 2026
Mark Foxwell appointed general manager of “ウォルドーフ・アストリア東京日本橋,” scheduled to open in fall 2027
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ヒルトン Japan, Korea and Micronesia announced that Mark Foxwell has been appointed general manager of ウォルドーフ・アストリア Tokyo Nihonbashi, scheduled to open in fall 2027.
[For people in and around Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Free inheritance consultation sessions with tax accountants, judicial scriveners and other experts to be held at Onojo Madoka Pia from Nov. 1–3, 2026!
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税理士法人アップパートナーズ and 司法書士法人アクティス will hold free inheritance consultation sessions in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 1 to 3, 2026.
AlphaDrive REGION to hold online seminar on careers in startup support, “What Does Startup Support Beyond ‘Providing Support’ Look Like?” on Nov. 12
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AlphaDrive REGION, the regional co-creation division of 株式会社アルファドライブ, will hold an online seminar on Nov. 12, 2026, explaining the realities of startup support that goes beyond simply “providing support” and the significance of being involved as a stakeholder.
“Icarus Online” pre-launch character creation begins today, Oct. 16!
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株式会社G・O・P will begin pre-launch character creation for the PC MMORPG “Icarus Online” on Oct. 16, 2026, with the official service scheduled to begin on Oct. 22 of the same year.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
15:00
Oct. 22, 2026
Surpassed 10,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社G・O・P、VALOFE Co., Ltd.、Wemade Co., Ltd.、株式会社ゲームオン、VALOFE GLOBAL Ltd.
【ルイ·ヴィトン】Wrapped in soft colors and warm fabrics—the latest women’s scarves for early winter
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Louis Vuitton has launched 2 women’s scarves for early winter. The 100% wool “Muffler Forevergram” and 100% cashmere “Muffler LV Crown” are now available.