The first installment is “The Toyotomi Board Meeting of Ieyasu and Mitsunari.” New project depicts boardroom decision-making through historical “what ifs”!
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合同会社ジャッジプレス has launched “History IF Series: Aremato,” a fictional story in which historical figures take part in the board meetings of modern companies. The first installment, scheduled for release in October 2026, is “The Toyotomi Board Meeting of Ieyasu and Mitsunari,” featuring Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari. The project is designed to showcase the benefits of the decision-support service ヤクナビ.
ルレ・エ・シャトー launches “MyImpact,” a digital tool to visualize and advance sustainability efforts at member properties
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ルレ・エ・シャトー has launched “MyImpact,” a digital tool to visualize and advance sustainability efforts at its 580 member properties. The tool is designed to measure carbon footprints, and 39% of member properties completed calculations in its first year. From 2027 onward, a decarbonization roadmap will be developed based on the collected data, which will also be reflected in sustainability scores.
New TV commercial featuring Mai Shiraishi and Eiji Yokota to air from Monday, October 19, 2026!
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株式会社ROBON will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring Mai Shiraishi and Eiji Yokota on October 19, 2026, to raise awareness of “AI Financial Reporting Robot.”
EP Pharma Line and 富士フイルムシステムサービス partner on joint validation of an AI platform to support the preparation and review of documents related to prescription drugs
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株式会社EPファーマライン and 富士フイルムシステムサービス are conducting joint validation of an AI platform to support the preparation and review of documents related to prescription drugs.
【HarboR×HARAHARA】Idol project launched from TikTok LIVE! Aims to create a new fan-acquisition model driven by livestreaming
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株式会社HarboR has officially launched a project with video production company HARAHARA to form a new idol group focused on TikTok LIVE. The group aims to build a fanbase and hold live events within approximately half a year of its formation, and to debut within the year.
株式会社ジーン to exhibit at “SANUKI X GAME 2026”! This year’s programming battles feature “dungeons” and “tanks”—entries for both games now open!!
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株式会社ジーン will take part in “SANUKI X GAME 2026,” held in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, on November 15, 2026, and host programming battles for “Super Dungeon Wars” and “Super Tank Wars.”
Facts
Nov. 15, 2026 (Sun.)
Coordination among 4 players
In a maximum of 2 minutes
Original1試合に参加するのは4チーム
Original1試合では4台の戦車が対戦
A total of 16 tanks compete for the top spot
Registration opens: October 1, 2026
connpass registration and project submission deadline: November 8, 2026
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーン、connpass、GitHub、YouTube Live
A Christmas collection weaving stories inspired by art and light
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株式会社LADUREE JAPON has unveiled a Christmas collection themed around art and light for the 2026 holiday season. A range of products are planned for sale, including an advent calendar, limited-edition macarons, bûche de Noël, shortcake, and afternoon tea.
Licensing agreement with Austria's WIEHAG社 for “COOL WOOD”
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株式会社シェルター and Austria's WIEHAG社 signed a licensing agreement dated September 14, 2026, for “COOL WOOD,” a fire-resistant technology for timber buildings, and “KES construction method,” a structural connection hardware system.
亀本ゲーリー, representative of 槇総合計画事務所, to speak at “Architecture Seminar 2026” Vol. 5 on Saturday, December 5. Exploring the value of architecture that stands the test of time and its legacy in urban culture through more than 60 years of history
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小松ウオール工業株式会社 will hold the 5th session of “Architecture Seminar 2026” on December 5, exploring the history and future of architecture. 亀本ゲーリー, representative of 槇総合計画事務所, will speak on the value of architecture and its legacy in urban culture.
October 19 is International Menstrual Day: Survey reveals the reality of “loss of self” among people unable to live as their authentic selves because of menstruation
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オルガノン株式会社 conducted a survey of 782 women in Japan aged 18–49 ahead of International Menstrual Day on October 19. More than 80% said they experienced a “loss of self” because of menstruation, and about half said they were unable to live as their authentic selves for at least 7 days a month. The survey also found that more than 70% accept menstrual restrictions as “normal.”
Tokyo-born apartment hotel brand “Section L” moves to its next stage. New umbrella brand “Eave Hospitality” launches alongside 2 new brands
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株式会社セクションL has launched “Eave Hospitality” as the umbrella brand for its hotel business and announced 2 new brands, “Monograph Hotels” and “VOL.”. The company will now operate 3 brands, with plans to advance new projects in Tokyo and Kyoto and expand into the APAC region.
68 teams from across Japan enter student AI pitch contest “VORN Challenge 2026”; 12 teams selected for the final
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VORN Challenge Council (operated by 株式会社デジタルフォルン) has selected 12 teams to compete in the final of the student AI pitch contest “VORN Challenge 2026.” The contest received 68 entries from across Japan, and the winner will receive ¥1 million. The event will be held on November 24 at TOKYO FM Hall, with support from the Digital Agency, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Colony launches “Value Creation Service” to support companies in boosting corporate value through on-the-ground execution
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コロニー株式会社 has launched its “Value Creation Service” in its Strategy & Technology division, drawing on its post-merger integration (PMI) expertise to provide support that includes on-the-ground execution.
【学校法人片柳学園】Introduces new “Imaloca” service to ease school bus congestion
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学校法人片柳学園 is partnering with 昭文社ホールディングス and Organon to introduce the new location service “Imaloca” to ease congestion on school buses serving 東京工科大学 and 日本工学院八王子専門学校. The service will visualize operations in real time and use data analysis to establish a system for increasing bus frequency, with potential future applications in autonomous driving research.
Ranks 4th in Makuake's all-time rankings by total supporter purchases | Support purchases for “AWOL Aetherion” open through October 21 | Warranty extended to 3 years exclusively on Makuake!
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AWOL Vision announced that supporter purchases for its “AWOL Aetherion” 4K ultra-short-throw projector series on Makuake will close on October 21, 2026, and that it has reached 4th place in the all-time rankings by total amount raised. The warranty period will be extended to 3 years exclusively on Makuake, and a free update adding a dynamic iris feature is also planned.
10th installment of the “PEANUTS” Kamawanu limited series launches Wednesday, October 21
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株式会社かまわぬ will release the 10th installment of its Snoopy tenugui series, “PEANUTS vol.10,” on October 21, 2026. The collection features 9 designs, each priced at ¥1,870 (tax included).
Facts
10th installment
Oct. 21, 2026
All 9 designs
1,870 yen
80%
20%
Companies mentioned：株式会社かまわぬ、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、Apple TV
【Repilates】New location opening in Hinase Chuo on December 1! Studio tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions from November 7
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Repilates株式会社 will open a new location inside Hinase Chuo Sapie in Inagawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on December 1, 2026. Ahead of the grand opening, studio tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions will be held from November 7 to 22, with special offers for those who sign up on the day.
A screening of the film “The World After Fukushima” will be held on November 3 in the Tsushima district of Namie Town.
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一般社団法人ヒューマニタリアン・サポーツ and the Institute for Research on the Effects of Nuclear Accidents will hold a screening of the film “The World After Fukushima” and a discussion in the Tsushima district of Namie Town on November 3, 2026.
Facts
November 3, 2026 (Culture Day)
Date and time: November 3, 2026 (Culture Day), 12:30–15:15
Withdrawal criteria for new businesses: the profitability rate among those who set criteria before launch was XX% — free release of a guidebook to designing withdrawal criteria｜株式会社イノベーション総合研究所
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released a free “Withdrawal Criteria and Change Rules Design Sheet,” based on a survey of 888 people with experience in new businesses at large companies. The survey found that the rate of turning a profit among those who put withdrawal criteria in writing before a project began was 13.2%, far higher than the 6.1% among those who did so after launch. It also found that many of those who adhered to the criteria conducted objective evaluations.
Works ID’s generative AI platform for businesses, “neoAI Chat/Work,” newly selected as an eligible tool for the Digitalization and AI Adoption Support Subsidy Program
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ワークスアイディ株式会社’s generative AI platform for businesses, “neoAI Chat/Work,” has been newly selected as an eligible tool for the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Digitalization and AI Adoption Support Subsidy Program. This brings the company’s number of subsidy-eligible tools to 3 and expands the scope of its AX support.
タレス has announced “Sentinel Envelope Plus,” a software protection add-on that strengthens application protection against AI-powered reverse engineering and vulnerability detection. Verification tests confirmed that an AI agent failed to detect vulnerabilities in a protected application, and the analysis was halted.
“nainen,” a knit lingerie garment that raises body temperature by 1°C just by wearing it, to be exhibited at 日本橋三越本店 Main Building 5F MWH - mitsukoshi wellness hotel -2026 autumn/winter”
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株式会社Hana Plan will exhibit its brands “nainen,” “attaca” and “ubu de teate” at “MWH - mitsukoshi wellness hotel -2026 autumn/winter,” held at 日本橋三越本店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
November 3 (Tuesday)
¥5,000 (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hana Plan、日本橋三越本店、mitsukoshi wellness hotel
On sale for a limited time at 大丸松坂屋百貨店’s experiential concept store “Asumise”
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帝人アクシア株式会社 will offer products from 5 lifestyle brands for a limited time at 大丸東京店’s experiential concept store “Asumise,” from Oct. 21, 2026, to Jan. 19, 2027.
A solution to labor shortages: 日本体育施設 launches 2 new FJDynamics autonomous lawn-mowing robot models
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日本体育施設 will begin selling FJDynamics autonomous lawn-mowing robots “RM21P” and “RCM01” on Oct. 1, 2026, supporting efforts to address labor shortages and reduce workloads at sports facilities and other sites.
池田エライザ’s image-model color contacts, “LARME BC8.9mm Series,” revamped with silicone hydrogel material! 2 new colors also added!
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株式会社エース will revamp “LARME SILICONE HYDROGEL BC8.9mm series,” a colored contact lens brand featuring Elaiza Ikeda as its image model, using silicone hydrogel material and adding 2 new colors. The full lineup of 4 colors will go on sale on Oct. 27, 2026.
Original「REGZA RGB Mini LED THEATER」第39回東京国際映画祭で、レグザのイベントブースをオープン
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OriginalTVS REGZA株式会社は、第39回東京国際映画祭（TIFF）のシルバーパートナーとして、10月30日から日比谷ステップ広場に「REGZA RGB Mini LED THEATER」イベントブースをオープンする。レグザテレビやレーザープロジェクターの視聴体験やノベルティ配布を実施し、行定勲監督と森崎ウィンさんによる特別コンテンツも公開される。
The ultimate food experience: enjoying warm food and drinks at a cold winter campground! ソトレシピ launches “Fuyucamp,” a winter-only service combining social media and campground sampling
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SOTORECIPE, a travel-focused food media outlet operated by 株式会社シーザスターズ, has launched “Fuyucamp,” a winter-only promotional service for food and beverage manufacturers that combines social media with campground sampling.
Facts
Down 5.1% year on year
Japan’s auto-camping population in 2025 was 5.6 million, down 5.1% year on year
Partner Prop wins international web design award “CSS Design Awards”
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The website of 株式会社パートナープロップ, which provides PRM, earned a judges’ score of 6.73 and received “Special Kudos” at the international web design award “CSS Design Awards.”
MI-6株式会社 announced that its cumulative number of client companies has surpassed 300. It supports research and development across a range of industries, including materials and chemicals, automotive, batteries, and electrical and electronic components.
Why does local government create and sell magazines? Event marking the launch of 那須塩原市 culture magazine “I 編む NASUSHIOBARA” to be held at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電!
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那須塩原市 will hold a talk and exhibition event at Futako-Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics on Nov. 7 to mark the publication of its culture magazine “I 編む NASUSHIOBARA,” launched in April. Speakers are scheduled to include Hosoyamada of 細山田デザイン事務所 and Kurihara of takibi.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
<Exhibition> 11:00–18:00
<Talk event> 14:00–15:00
Price: 2,970 yen (tax included)
Orders are accepted starting from 5 books
Consignment sales / 60% of the retail price
Purchase-and-resale arrangement / 40% of the retail price
Comdesign’s cloud CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” integrates with CAC identity’s “mimity,” an AI service for evaluating contact center response quality
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Comdesign’s cloud CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” and CAC identity’s response quality evaluation AI “mimity” have begun working together, enabling secure direct transfer of audio data and reducing preparation time for evaluations.
[Opening Oct. 31 (Sat.)] Oita-born, ever-popular mala tang specialty shop “Fuen Mala Tang” is finally coming to Nagano Prefecture! Expanding across Japan with a goal of 100 locations nationwide
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TPS株式会社 will open the mala tang specialty shop Fuen Mala Tang in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026, and is expanding with a goal of 100 locations nationwide.
Solafune’s Ren Uechi appointed to domestic review panel for collaboration with the Global South
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Solafune CEO Ren Uechi has been appointed to the committee of the “Domestic Review Panel for Building a Shared Knowledge Base Between Global South Countries and Japan,” convened as part of a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry project.
Facts
4 countries: Indonesia, India, Brazil and South Africa
Reproduce a skilled worker’s “one-time success” again and again with physical AI. ImaCreate launches motion replication software for humanoids
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ImaCreate has begun offering software that enables humanoids to reproduce, using physical AI, successful movements performed through remote operation by skilled workers. In a kendama demonstration using a Unitree G1, the company recorded approximately 4,000 successful attempts per hand in about 1 hour, achieving a higher success rate than conventional methods.
Facts
Approximately 4,000 successful attempts on each side
The 2nd phase of the “SEA VEGETABLE Co Creation Project,” which aims to achieve nature-positive outcomes in the ocean, gets fully underway. Public event set for Dec. 3 in Yaesu, Tokyo.
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合同会社シーベジタブル has launched the 2nd phase of the “SEA VEGETABLE Co Creation Project,” which aims to achieve nature-positive outcomes in the ocean, and will hold a public event in Yaesu, Tokyo, on Dec. 3.
NebulaCore launches to support corporate transformation through the use of AI agents
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SCSK株式会社 announced that it will launch “NebulaCore,” a service supporting the development, execution and management of AI agents, starting Oct. 19, 2026.
NOT A GARAGE, which works across land, sea and air mobility, appoints former Jetstar Japan president Yu Kataoka to lead its aviation division
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NOT A GARAGE has appointed former Jetstar Japan president Yu Kataoka as head of its aviation division and is building its organizational structure ahead of the planned launch of private jet operations with a Gulfstream G500 aircraft in December 2027.
Facts
Scheduled for December 2027
¥198,000 per month (tax included)
In just 1 hour
The recruitment cap of 20 units
Appointed head of the ジェットスター航空日本支社 in 2006
In April 2015, became representative director and chairman of Jetstar Japan
Became representative director and CEO in March 2017
Joined NOT A GARAGE in September 2026
To be held on Friday, Oct. 23
Companies mentioned：NOTA株式会社、NOT A GARAGE株式会社、ジェットスター・ジャパン株式会社、信州大学、日立造船、シンガポール航空、ジェットスター航空日本支社
AGEST announces release of “SBOM Archi” Ver2.3: Makes the “true priorities” for vulnerability response visible. Streamlined operations through seamless integration of vulnerability information from Japan and abroad
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株式会社AGEST released Ver2.3, the latest version of its domestically developed SBOM management tool “SBOM Archi,” on Oct. 19. New features include expanded CVSS/EPSS correlation plots to clarify prioritization and seamless linking of vulnerability IDs in Japan and abroad using JVN DB IDs, with the aim of improving operational efficiency and advancing security response.
100 years of Japanese rugby: The Lipovitan D Challenge Cup, supported by Taisho Pharmaceutical throughout that quarter-century, and a JRFU 100th anniversary match will be held on Oct. 24. The first-ever men’s and women’s test matches held together in Japanese rugby history, with activities involving attendees
Hokkaido Higashikawa Town and SOLIZEグループ to hold “Makaizo Monsters in Hokkaido Higashikawa Town” on Saturday, October 31
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Hokkaido Higashikawa Town and SOLIZEグループ will hold “Makaizo Monsters in Hokkaido Higashikawa Town” on October 31, 2026, an interactive event showcasing the appeal of manufacturing and technology.
DHA, but not from fish! New launch: 100% plant-based “Plant-Based DHA Omega 3 + Omega 9”
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井藤漢方製薬 will launch “Plant-Based DHA Omega 3 + Omega 9,” a 100% plant-based health supplement made with algae-derived DHA and flaxseed oil, on October 19, 2026.
[Okinawa, Sesoko Island glamping] The lounge at glampark 瀬底-Ocean Terrace- has been renovated and turned into an alcohol bar
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has renovated the lounge at its glamping facility, glampark 瀬底-Ocean Terrace-, on Sesoko Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and changed its complimentary drinks service to an alcohol bar.
[Webinar] Nov. 19 (Thu) [2026 Edition] Learn from Case Studies: How to Find Data Buried Within Your Organization in 10 Seconds
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold an online webinar on November 19, 2026, presenting case studies on methods for quickly finding data buried within organizations.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
15：00～15：40
Participation fee: Free
Capacity: 50 people
Find it in 10 seconds
Companies mentioned：パナソニック デジタル株式会社、Box、Share Point
[hince] Rich jam melts on your lips. Introducing hince’s first color lip balm, “Jam to Glide Lip Balm”! Its melting texture transforms to deliver dewy, supple-looking lips and clear color in 9 shades.
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VIVAWAVE Co.,Ltd. will launch “Jam to Glide Lip Balm,” the first color lip balm from the hince brand, ahead of its full release on October 26, 2026. It comes in 9 shades, has a capacity of 10mL, and costs 1,650 yen (tax included). The “Raw Glow Gel Tint Mini” will also be available in 2 new shades, with releases beginning sequentially in early November.
Acquisition of a development site for student housing in London, UK
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安田不動産 has acquired a development site for student housing and housing for key workers in the Southwark district of London, UK, through a fund established by Far East Orchard Limited, a group company of Singapore’s Far East Organization.
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
956 beds in total
444 beds
8 units
2029
Companies mentioned：安田不動産株式会社、Far East Organization、Far East Orchard Limited
[Nikken Total Sourcing] First human resources services company to join 一般社団法人 日本MA-T工業会
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日研トータルソーシング joined 一般社団法人日本MA-T工業会 on September 28, 2026, becoming the first human resources services company to do so. Drawing on its expertise in developing talent at its in-house training facilities, the company will contribute to industry growth by training and dispatching specialists to support the use of MA-T technology.
Stripe Insights: Latest trends in regional card fraud revealed by Stripe’s billions of transactions
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Stripe analyzed transaction data from January 2022 to March 2026 and reported on regional card fraud trends. APAC had the world’s lowest fraud rate in 2026, helped by mandatory 3D Secure. Fraud declined across Europe overall, though rates varied by country, while South America continued to have the highest rates. Stripe expanded the capabilities of its AI-powered fraud prevention tool, Stripe Radar.
Supporting business growth through small-group consultations with executives and brainstorming sessions with VCs and CVCs. “The JSSA KYOTO Meetup Vol.66” to be held in Kyoto on October 29
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一般社団法人日本スタートアップ支援協会 will hold “The JSSA KYOTO Meetup Vol.66” in Kyoto on October 29, 2026, supporting business growth through the use of AI and investment consultations with VCs and CVCs.
Around 90% Rate the Use of IT Freelancers in Financial IT as “As Expected or Better”; Survey Examines Concerns Before Deployment and Actual Experience
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A survey by 株式会社BREXA Technology found that around 90% rated the use of IT freelancers on financial IT projects as “as expected or better.” Specialized skills and timing were key factors, while concerns about insufficient knowledge and security risks proved to be within acceptable limits in actual deployments.
Play Moves the City. New Community Hub, ムラサキパーク天神ストリート店, to Open in Fukuoka’s Tenjin Area, Chuo Ward, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
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株式会社ムラサキスポーツ will hold the grand opening of 九州初のフィールド併設型店舗「ムラサキパーク天神ストリート店」 and the café 「珈琲紫」 in Fukuoka’s Tenjin area, Chuo Ward, on Oct. 30, 2026. The store will feature an indoor skate park, sales of gear, rental services and an event plaza, and will serve as a community hub.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
50th anniversary of founding
The company currently operates 4 stores in Ueno, 宮崎青島, 山形蔵王 and 宇都宮
The new Tenjin Street store will be its 5th location
The youngest in Japanese history (13 years and 10 months)
ベアーズカメリア, the women’s track and field team operated by 株式会社ベアーズ, competed in “プリンセス駅伝2026,” held on Oct. 18, 2026, and finished 20th overall in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 53 seconds. The team did not finish within the top 16 and therefore did not qualify for クイーンズ駅伝.
Facts
20th place
2 hours, 23 minutes and 53 seconds
Last year’s 23rd place
Moved up 3 places
Cut 25 seconds
Within the top 16
5 rookie athletes who graduated from high school
The 4 years since the team was founded
96.2% customer satisfaction for housekeeping services
Nagano Prefecture Vice Governor 新田恭士 to Speak, Following 押井守; Full Program Announced for “MeTA-Mirai”
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株式会社インフォバーン has announced the full program for “MeTA-Miraiカンファレンス2026,” hosted by Nagano Prefecture. 押井守 and 新田恭士, vice governor of Nagano Prefecture, will be among the speakers, discussing the future of AI, society and industry.
Facts
29 speakers
Sessions spanning 7 themes
A total of 7 sessions
Shinshu and the World 100 Years from Now
Since its founding in 1998
Companies mentioned：株式会社TNL Mediagene、株式会社インフォバーン、株式会社グッドパッチ、GovTech東京、Business Insider Japan Brand、nanowa、日本ディープラーニング協会、Highlanders、ミネベアミツミ、精密林業計測、やまとわ、ペンギンラボ、DENSO DESIGN、トップリバー、浅間リサーチエクステンションセンター、白馬インターナショナルスクール、アソビズム、信州大学工学部、変人學会、京都大学、静岡県立大学、井戸尻考古館、東京学芸大変人類学研究所、Thesaurus
[Survey Release] 42.0% of Companies Use Targeted Messaging; “Acquiring and Managing Customer Data” Is a Challenge
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According to the “企業のLINE公式アカウント運用実態調査2026” conducted by ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社, 57.0% of companies consider blocks of LINE Official Accounts an operational challenge, while just 42.0% use targeted messaging. While 43.5% of companies using it report improved open or click-through rates, the biggest challenge is “acquiring and managing customer data,” cited by 44.0%.
Facts
57.0% of companies consider blocks an operational challenge
43.5% of companies using targeted messaging report improved open or click-through rates
53.0% of companies want to expand targeted messaging in the future
44.0% cited “difficulty acquiring and managing customer data” as the biggest challenge
[いっちょう] The Famous Giant Dessert Gets an Upgrade?! Hands-On Finishing and an Incredible Portion! 2 New “Special Banana Mountain” Varieties, Available Exclusively at Stores!
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株式会社いっちょう will launch 2 new menu items based on its signature dessert, “Chocolate Banana Mountain”: “Banana Mountain in a Forest with Animals” and “Banana Mountain with Fruit in Season.” The items will be available exclusively at stores starting Oct. 20, 2026.
A Destination for Autumn Night Rides—ナップス to Stay Open Until 24:00 for “NAPS YOASOBI night Halloween 2026” on Friday, Oct. 30
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株式会社ナップス will hold “NAPS YOASOBI night Halloween 2026,” a Halloween-themed late-night event, on Oct. 30, 2026, with some stores extending their closing time until 24:00.
Facts
Until 24:00
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Reached around 6,800 people
About 7 times as many
Around 5,000 riders visited
A total of 33 locations
Average store sales-floor area: approximately 900 m²
Holding “DESTINATION AICHI,” an event to showcase the appeal of nature tourism in 愛知県!
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愛知県 will host the “DESTINATION AICHI” area on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, in partnership with FIELDSTYLE, an outdoor event held at Aichi Sky Expo. The initiative aims to raise awareness of nature tourism.
ハコベル has published a case study on 明星食品's adoption of “トラック簿.” 明星食品 introduced the system in 2025 to comply with the amended Logistics Efficiency Act, streamlining the aggregation of cargo waiting-time data and reducing the burden on staff in the field.
Facts
With the amended Logistics Efficiency Act taking effect in April 2026
Introduced “トラック簿” at product loading sites for trunk-line transportation in 2025
Operations were up and running about 1 month after introduction
Original1日1拠点あたり40分ほどを見込んでいた荷待ち・荷役時間のデータ集計が
is completed in a few seconds per month
Launched the business in 2015
Received an investment from セイノーホールディングス in August 2022
Since 2023, it has received investments from multiple major logistics-related companies and VCs
“AI Roleplay,” a new feature of “JAPAN AI SALES” that uses sales meeting minutes and activity histories to enable practical simulations ahead of the next sales meeting, will be available from November
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JAPAN AI株式会社 launched “AI Roleplay,” a new feature of its sales-focused AI agent “JAPAN AI SALES,” in November. The feature uses accumulated sales meeting minutes and activity histories to help sales representatives rehearse through two-way simulations with an AI playing the customer.
日本HP unveils the stylish personal laptop “HP OmniBook 5 14,” designed to complement users’ lifestyles
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株式会社日本HP has unveiled the “HP OmniBook 5 14,” a personal laptop. It features an インテル processor and NPU, up to 42 hours of battery life, a 14-inch OLED display, and a Windows Hello-compatible camera. Priced from 136,400 yen, it is scheduled to go on sale from November onward.
Facts
Up to 42 hours of battery life
Slim design measuring 11.7 mm at its thinnest point
First-ever “デザスク AWARD 2026” selects 20 scholarship students from 240 graduates. Instagram Live streams featuring all of them are underway
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日本デザインスクール, a web design school operated by 株式会社日本デザイン, is holding its first awards program for graduates, “デザスク AWARD 2026.” It has selected 20 scholarship students from 240 entrants and is streaming Instagram Live. The 7 finalists will be announced in November, with the final judging and awards ceremony taking place on December 12.
Limited-edition fleece featuring the iconic carpet pattern of Portland International Airport (PDX): “Special-edition Helvetia Fleece”
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コロンビア will release the limited-edition fleece “Special-edition Helvetia Fleece,” featuring the carpet pattern of Portland International Airport (PDX), on October 19, 2026.
Facts
¥14,300 (tax included)
12,100 (tax included)
Oct. 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、COLUMBIA TOKYO FLAGSHIP、コロンビア南堀江店、コロンビア公式オンラインストア
アジアクエスト and リコー launch joint proof-of-concept testing for AI agent integration with core systems
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アジアクエスト株式会社 and リコー have launched a joint proof-of-concept project on integrating AI agents with core systems. The companies aim to create a secure and well-governed AI environment by combining アジアクエスト's AI access platform “GAIA,” リコー's AI platform, and self-improving AI agents.
東京貿易グループ signs memorandum of understanding with South Korea's ROAI社 in the physical AI field
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東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社 has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea's ROAI Co., Ltd. on a business partnership in the physical AI field. The companies aim to advance robot automation and improve productivity at manufacturing sites in Japan. Senior executives visited South Korea in late September 2026 to discuss collaboration.
Facts
More than US$10 million
17 operating companies
18 companies in total
78th anniversary
Companies mentioned：東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社、ROAI Co., Ltd.、ROAI社、現代自動車 (Hyundai Motor Company)、キア (Kia Corporation)、GM Korea、KB、LB、斗山インベストメント
[Event exhibit] Skettt, the IP platform that won last time, will exhibit again this year at “住友不動産ベンチャーサミット2026”!
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“Skettt,” an IP platform operated by 株式会社Wunderbar, will exhibit at “住友不動産ベンチャーサミット2026,” to be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building on October 27, 2026, offering free demos and information on registration.
ATOMica KOMMONSカンパニー launches “KOMMPAS,” an organization-building support service based on assessments
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KOMMONSカンパニー, an in-house company of 株式会社ATOMica, has launched “KOMMPAS,” an organization-building service that assesses team dynamics and provides support through workshops.
BIZcomfort enters “Renovation of the Year 2026” for its vacant-space revitalization initiative, turning vacant urban spaces into “infrastructure for the city’s untapped potential.” Public voting is open through October 27 (Tuesday)
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The vacant-space revitalization initiative by the shared office brand “BIZcomfort,” operated by 株式会社WOOC, has entered the open-category division of “Renovation of the Year 2026.” Public voting is open through October 27.
Facts
Operates more than 200 locations nationwide※
A total of 2,696 entries have been submitted
Capital: 175.1 million yen
Annual sales: Fiscal year 18, 7,933,362 (thousand yen)
Korean K-Food brand “SALLY COOK” holds a pop-up at 渋谷スクランブルスクエア
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株式会社MXN JAPAN has announced that it will hold a SALLY COOK pop-up as part of DISTRICT SEOUL, organized by 新世界百貨店, at 渋谷スクランブルスクエア from October 15 to 21, 2026.
シヤチハタ株式会社 named entertainment partner for ドズル社 member Ora-fu-kun’s first solo live show, “Palette”
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シヤチハタ株式会社 will participate as the entertainment partner for “Palette,” the first solo live show by Ora-fu-kun, a member of the gaming group ドズル社 operated by 株式会社ドズル, and will stage a performance using its “Oto no Shirushi” technology.
NON-PLU feature added to POS register “POS＋ healthcare” for clinics and chiropractic clinics
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ポスタス株式会社 has added a NON-PLU feature to its POS register “POS＋ healthcare” for clinics and chiropractic clinics. The feature reads barcodes containing billing information issued by claims-processing systems and applies the information to checkout.
株式会社ハッカズーク joins the Freelance Association as a supporting member and launches a campaign offering a complimentary benefit plan
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株式会社ハッカズーク has joined the Freelance Association as a supporting member and launched a campaign covering the annual fee for the benefit plan at no cost to eligible users.
Facts
Annual fee (10,000 yen)
More than 100 companies
Total membership: 153,912
General members: 27,383
Alumni networks of major companies with more than 10,000 members
Even with limited training time, create opportunities to think about security independently: デルソーレ strengthens security training for mid-career hires using MOTEX’s cybersecurity handbook
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MOTEX has published a case study on how 株式会社デルソーレ strengthened security training for mid-career hires using its cybersecurity handbook, “7 Security Habits and 20 Case Studies.”
Facts
Each department was allocated 45 minutes for the presentation
The first edition has surpassed 30,000 cumulative downloads
A pop-up store for “Omotenashi Selection” opens at Kyoto Porta, directly connected to Kyoto Station, for a limited time through Oct. 28!
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A pop-up store for “Omotenashi Selection” is running at Kyoto Porta through Oct. 28, featuring award-winning products from 10 brands across 9 prefectures and metropolitan areas.
トヨクモ adds a feature to FormBridge that lets users create and edit form layouts with AI prompts
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トヨクモ株式会社 has added “Edit Form Designs with AI,” a new feature to its web form creation tool FormBridge, which connects with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform kintone. Users can create and edit form designs with AI prompts. The feature became available on all plans on Oct. 16, 2026, at no additional charge.
Order received for energy storage systems for Tokai Rika’s head office factory
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株式会社パワーエックス received an order from 株式会社東海理化 for 4 large-scale “Mega Power 2500” energy storage systems for its head office factory, with a nominal capacity of 10.0 MWh. Operations are scheduled to begin in November 2027, and the project has been selected for a subsidy program by 経済産業省.
Facts
4 large-scale “Mega Power 2500” energy storage systems
Korean group CMDM to perform in Japan from 10/28, with another new song debut amid its unstoppable momentum
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Korean boy group CMDM will hold solo performances in Japan starting Oct. 28, 2026. Special offers include a new song debut and free admission to the first show.
Facts
Korean 5-member boy group CMDM
From Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Advance tickets: 4,000 yen (tax included) / Same-day tickets: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Reached No. 2 on the オリコン Daily Singles Chart
Also ranked No. 15 on Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツセブン、株式会社MAIN BASE、STAR TICKET、オリコン、Billboard JAPAN
Ready Crew, which handles 110 billion yen in projects annually, to exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn”
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フロンティア株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn,” held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21, offering visitors the chance to experience how its business concierge for the business-matching service Ready Crew (レディクル) helps identify business challenges.
Explore Niigata’s streets to find disaster-prevention equipment: “Pictre Disaster Prevention Championship 2026” Niigata 2km disaster-prevention demonstration to begin Nov. 1
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株式会社Digital Entertainment Asset, Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd., and 新潟市 will conduct a disaster-prevention demonstration using the smartphone game Pictre in the “Niigata 2km” area from Nov. 1 to 29, 2026.
Facts
4 weeks
160,000 cumulative downloads
More than 250,000 disaster-prevention equipment inspections
More than 440,000 spot visits
More than 690,000 in total
More than 1,048 municipalities
18 types
1,741 municipalities nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Digital Entertainment Asset、DEA、Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd.、GRG、新潟市
Meiko Career Partners, a subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan, wins Shimane Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year contract for “Online Japanese Language Learning Support Services for Foreign Workers”
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Meiko Career Partners, a subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan, has been awarded the Reiwa 8 fiscal year contract for “Online Japanese Language Learning Support Services for Foreign Workers” by 島根県中小企業団体中央会. It will provide the e-learning system “Japany” to technical interns and specified skilled foreign workers employed by small and medium-sized businesses in Shimane Prefecture, helping improve their Japanese proficiency and supporting their retention.
Facts
Regular price: 9,900 yen per person
Offered at 4,950 yen per person
A wealth of more than 1,700 videos
The interface (operation screen) is available in 12 languages
*Number of people supported: 100
Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン、株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ、島根県中小企業団体中央会、明光義塾、早稲田EDU日本語学校、MEIKO GLOBAL
京急電鉄 streamlines master data application and registration for SAP with kintone
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Cybozu announced a case study in which Keikyu Corporation used kintone to streamline the process of applying for and registering business partner master data in SAP S/4HANA. The change is expected to cut working time by about 600 hours annually (about 75%).
Facts
Introduced sequentially at group companies starting in 2022
New “Smart Consulting” service offers solar power and storage systems tailored to each family’s lifestyle, now available for newly built detached homes
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積水化学工業株式会社 launched its new “Smart Consulting” service on October 30 for newly built セキスイハイム homes. The service uses HEMS data to recommend solar power and storage systems tailored to each family’s lifestyle.
New “Shoyou” commercial released! Katsuhisa Namase gives an energetic performance with “tightening the gums with a squeeze!” Aims to prevent periodontal disease accompanied by “swelling and bleeding” of the gums
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical began airing a new TV commercial nationwide on October 16, 2026, for “Shoyou EX,” a toothpaste for preventing periodontal disease, featuring actor Katsuhisa Namase.
Facts
From Friday, October 16, 2026
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 1,575 yen (before tax)
“Turner Exhibition” × “アトレ上野” collaboration to run from Saturday, October 24, 2026, to Sunday, January 31, 2027! Special menu inspired by the theme “Palette of Light” also on offer
Master the Common Test in less time! Three titles in the “Common Test for Students Who Don’t Want to Spend Too Much Time” series—“Mitsuhiro Okajima’s Basic Chemistry,” “Kazunobu Ito’s Basic Biology” and “Makoto Shimamura’s Basic Earth Science”—to be published on Monday, October 19
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株式会社旺文社 published 3 study guides on October 19 to help students master the Common Test science subjects in less time: basic chemistry, basic biology and basic earth science.
Shachihata selected as entertainment partner for “Palette,” the first solo live show by “Orakunakun,” a member of popular gaming commentary group Dozle Corp.
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シヤチハタ株式会社 has been selected as the entertainment partner for “Palette,” the first solo live show by “Orakunakun” of gaming commentary group Dozle Corp., to be held on January 31, 2027. The show will feature audience-participation performances using the sound-responsive technology “Oto no Shirushi.”