Reservations open for the 2026 season of “セイコガニ 蟹の宝船®,” with 40,000 units manufactured and sold in fiscal 2025
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株式会社魚政 has begun accepting reservations for the 2026 season of “セイコガニ 蟹の宝船®,” which had 40,000 units manufactured and sold in fiscal 2025. It is also advancing a project to develop a new processing plant using hometown tax donations to Kyotango City.
Facts
Up from 25,000 units in fiscal 2024
An increase of 60%
Compared with about 5,000 units at launch
That is 8 times as many
About 20,000 of the 40,000 units
Donation target: 108,045,000 yen
Original現在の1日当たり最大生産数は300個ですが
Original1日250個を安定して製造できる体制です
A team of 7 staff, primarily local women in their 30s
Hire 3 new staff members in addition to the current 7
Finding a wedding venue in the age of “asking AI.” 株式会社ドキドキ releases “AIO Press FOR WEDDING,” an AIO (AI search optimization) service for wedding venues, in collaboration with “ARCH DAYS”
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株式会社ドキドキ released “AIO Press FOR WEDDING,” an AI search optimization service for wedding venues developed in collaboration with wedding media outlet “ARCH DAYS,” on Oct. 19, 2026.
CSE launches 2 service models (IAM Cloud/Sovereign) for “SECUREMATRIX,” a robust 3-factor authentication platform for the AI era
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株式会社シー・エス・イー launched 2 new service models for “SECUREMATRIX,” a 3-factor authentication platform addressing cybersecurity risks in the AI era: the SaaS-based “IAM Cloud” and the on-premises “IAM Sovereign.” The services became available on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
Available from Nov. 2, 2026
About 90% are concerned about unauthorized logins
About 70% still operate with 1-factor authentication
[Meiji × MISOVATION] For everyone from adults to children. “えいようぐるり,” delicious, nutritious rice rolls for the whole family, goes on sale to the general public on the official e-commerce site from Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
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The frozen nutritious rice rolls “えいようぐるり,” jointly developed by 株式会社MISOVATION and 株式会社明治, go on sale to the general public on the official e-commerce site from Oct. 19, 2026. Initially developed for young children, the product has also received strong reviews from adults and seniors and will be marketed to families.
DroR’s “Psychology and Organizational Research Navigator for Working People” adds 2 public surveys and 3 claims in the 1-on-1 section, clearly labeling descriptive statistics as not evidence of effectiveness
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On Oct. 18, 株式会社DroR added 2 public surveys from 労働政策研究・研修機構 and 厚生労働省, along with 3 claims, to the 6th section, “1-on-1 Meetings Between Managers and Employees,” of its “Psychology and Organizational Research Navigator for Working People.” The company states that these are descriptive statistics on adoption and other matters, not evidence of 1-on-1 effectiveness, and updated the section to version v0.1.1.
“Instant Soundtracks” launches, generating original music and sound effects for uploaded videos all at once
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ElevenLabs launched “Instant Soundtracks” on October 15, 2026, a service that generates original music and sound effects for uploaded videos all at once.
株式会社三井住友銀行 will launch the new “BIG Waku Waku Subscription” feature for the sports lottery “SMBC toto” on October 19, 2026, and will hold a commemorative campaign starting the same day.
日本ゼオン begins construction of a multi-product research and prototyping facility at Kawasaki Innovation Frontier Port
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日本ゼオン began construction on October 16 of a multi-product research and prototyping facility at Kawasaki Innovation Frontier Port, aiming to begin operations in January 2028.
【INAI WEDDING’s 4th anniversary】From 1 location in Otsuka, Tokyo, to 6 nationwide: 4 years of self-service wedding photography used by more than 1,000 couples annually
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“INAI WEDDING,” a studio specializing in self-service wedding photography operated by 株式会社World map, marks its 4th anniversary since opening its Otsuka, Tokyo location in October 2022 and has expanded to 6 locations nationwide. It has served more than 1,000 couples annually and offers self-photography at 80% off the going rate. Its kimono-focused brand, “INAI WEDDING WASOU,” has also grown to 3 locations.
A guide to financing, tax incentives, subsidies and grants that small and midsize businesses can use now: “Cash Flow Improvement Seminar in Hiroshima” to be held Nov. 19 (Thu)
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一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold a cash flow improvement seminar in Hiroshima on November 19, 2026.
Jinbei launches “GenWorker,” an AI-RPA tool that automates document reading and entry into core systems using only in-house PCs
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ジンベイ株式会社 has launched “GenWorker,” an AI-RPA tool that automates everything from reading documents to entering data into core systems using in-house PCs.
Facts
Hourly wage: ¥3,000
Processing purchase orders takes 84 hours per month
12 hours (savings of approximately 2.6 million yen per year)
Savings of approximately 2.6 million yen per year
Transcribing data from Excel takes 64 hours per month
7 hours (savings of approximately 2 million yen per year)
Savings of approximately 2 million yen per year
Originalライセンス：1台あたり年45万円
Initial cost: 200,000 yen
Includes 50,000 yen worth of AI credits
AI credits: Additional credits can be purchased in 100,000-yen increments
3 companies, NEXT DELIVERY, エアロネクスト and 大和ハウス工業, selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Promotion of Social Implementation of Drone Logistics Services in Urban Areas” project
ATEN’s “KVM over IP Matrix System” wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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ATEN’s “KVM over IP Matrix System” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The new KE6948A is designed for marine environments and will be exhibited at Tokyo Midtown starting October 31.
Facts
FY2026
KE6948A
1957
More than 1,000
More than 650
Oct. 31, 2026
Nov. 4
Companies mentioned：ATENジャパン株式会社、ATEN International Co., Ltd.、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会
Registration opens for the CG creators’ festival! Key visual by Hanabushi; international participants including Project Hail Mary and Riot Games to take the stage | CGWORLD 2026 Creative Conference
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株式会社ボーンデジタル will hold the “CGWORLD 2026 Creative Conference” at Ariake Central Tower Hall & Conference on December 6 and has opened registration. Animator Hanabushi created the key visual, and creators from Japan and abroad, including Framestore and Riot Games, will take the stage.
Mitsuuroko Hokkaido Kitahiroshima No. 1 and No. 2 Battery Storage Facilities Enter the Balancing Market’s “Primary Regulation (Offline)” Segment, Advancing Further Market Expansion
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Mitsuuroko Green Energy announced that its No. 1 and No. 2 battery storage facilities in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, will newly enter the balancing market’s “Primary Regulation (Offline)” segment on October 16, 2026.
Competitive swimmer Katsuhiro Matsumoto wins bronze and silver at the 20th Asian Games! Sets new Japanese records in 2 freestyle relay events!
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Competitive swimmer Katsuhiro Matsumoto, who has an affiliation contract with 株式会社ミツウロコグループホールディングス, won a bronze medal in the 100m butterfly and a silver medal in the 4×200m freestyle relay at the 20th Asian Games in Tokyo, and set new Japanese records in the 4×100m and 4×200m freestyle relays.
Notice of Revised Electricity Rates for Low-Voltage Customers
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Mitsuuroko Green Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsuuroko Group Holdings, announced that it will revise its electricity rates in response to changes to wheeling charges by general transmission and distribution companies, effective from meter-reading dates in November 2026.
Facts
Meter-reading date in November 2026
Renewable Energy Promotion Surcharge (4.18 yen/kWh)
“Wizardry Variants Daphne” Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary with the “#奈落侵食中” Campaign! Experience the abyss appearing in Shinjuku, Shibuya and Umeda, spot the monstrous creatures and win special rewards
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株式会社ドリコム will hold the “#奈落侵食中” campaign to mark the 2nd anniversary of the launch of “Wizardry Variants Daphne,” from October 19 to November 1, 2026. The company will run outdoor and indoor advertising in Shinjuku, Shibuya and Umeda, and offer prizes based on social media posts and QR code scans, as well as increased in-game rewards.
Limited-edition capsule toys featuring Sanrio Characters photo ID pictures! “Sanrio Characters Retro-Cute Photo Case,” with a coin pocket and chain, arrives at “Capuebo” on Wednesday, October 21
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will launch retro-style Sanrio Characters photo case capsule toys at “Capuebo” starting October 21.
“ワタミの宅食,” operated by ワタミ株式会社, will begin offering the “2-Week Trial Set” for a limited time starting the week of October 26, 2026. The offer will also be available for the first time in Iwate Prefecture.
[Popular Author Events] Official Book “EHONS BOOK: Goods Alongside Picture Books” Celebrates EHONS’ 5th Anniversary; On Sale October 20
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世界文化社 will release “EHONS BOOK: Goods Alongside Picture Books” on October 20 to mark the 5th anniversary of “EHONS,” a picture-book goods shop operated by 丸善ジュンク堂書店. The book features more than 1000 products by 50 authors, and related events will also be held.
Facts
The book “EHONS BOOK: Goods Alongside Picture Books” goes on sale Tuesday, October 20
Enjoy for 1,000 yen or less! 5 Hokkaido hidden gems for specialty foods — Hokkaido Jalan’s November 2026 issue goes on sale Monday, 10/19
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The November 2026 issue of the travel magazine “Hokkaido Jalan,” published by 株式会社リクルート, features 5 hidden gems for curry, ramen and gyoza. All prices are 1,000 yen or less, and the issue showcases specialty foods from across Hokkaido.
“FXTF,” operated by ゴールデンウェイ・ジャパン株式会社, began offering securities CFDs on 4 instruments—the Nikkei 225, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 indices—on its “FXTF GX” comprehensive trading platform on October 19, 2026.
[Architects Experience Bamboo’s Potential] Bamboo Handling Session for Architectural Designers in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions!
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Bamboo specialist 株式会社山岸竹材店 (竹虎) will hold a “Bamboo Handling Session” for young architects from the Chugoku and Shikoku regions on October 31, 2026, as part of a training program hosted by 一般社団法人高知県建築士会.
[Post-Event Report] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Visits 島根電工グループ’s “みらい共創-自鳴-ラボ”; Enthusiastic Tour and Strong Support for “Field First”
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa visited 島根電工グループ’s “みらい共創-自鳴-ラボ” and conducted an engaged tour, expressing support for the “Field First Movement.”
Facts
Sunday, October 18, 2026
This July
36 business locations across 34 companies nationwide
“Fukagawa Gatharia” Winter Illumination “Wings to the Future: Taking Flight into the Future with Light” to Be Held
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株式会社フジクラ will hold the winter illumination “Wings to the Future: Taking Flight into the Future with Light” at its Fukagawa Gatharia complex from November 5, 2026, through February 14, 2027, using approximately 200,000 LEDs.
KOLC＋ launches a new ASP plan for ¥10,000 per month, available starting April 2027
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株式会社コルク will launch a ¥10,000-per-month ASP plan for a single project on its BIM/CIM cloud service KOLC＋ in April 2027, aiming to encourage adoption for small-scale projects.
THE STAND/JOURNAL STANDARD relume turns Rawlings®'s iconic gloves into palm-sized accessories. The much-talked-about miniature keychains are here
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THE STAND fool so good(s), operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, and JOURNAL STANDARD relume will release keychains in 5 styles featuring miniatures of Rawlings®'s iconic gloves.
Facts
¥8,580-
5 styles in total
Oct. 23 (Friday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、THE STAND fool so good(s)、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、Rawlings®、ルクアイーレ
[Limited to Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)] Start your wedding preparations in October: A first-time wedding festival for couples considering a spring 2027 wedding, at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA
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冒険社プラコレ will hold a first-time wedding festival for couples planning a spring 2027 wedding on October 24 and 25 at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA, on the 6th floor of KITTE大阪, a commercial complex directly connected to Osaka Station.
Facts
Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)
More than 1,700 PLACOLE & DRESSY certified venues across regions nationwide
Coupons worth up to 111,500 yen
Choose from more than 260 designs for an original marriage registration form
10:00~18:00
Limited to 40 couples
Companies mentioned：株式会社プラコレ、冒険社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY ROOM OSAKA、KITTE大阪、DRESSY CAFE、DRESSYONLINE、ViKet Town
Riskmonster enhances its “Antisocial Forces Check Heat Map” from October 18 ～ Expands compliance risk information on business partners' group companies ～
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Riskmonster will enhance the “Antisocial Forces Check Heat Map” from October 18, adding the names of business partners' group companies to make compliance risk information easier to assess.
株式会社神戸ポートピアホテル will hold “Christmas 2026 for the Whole Family” on December 12, 2026, as part of a community exchange project with 兵庫医科大学 for people with swallowing or eating disorders and their families.
In an era when AI can recreate voices, “human voices” deserve to be bought and sold fairly. Voice trading service “Koeuru” officially unveils its new brand
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合同会社MY LIEN has officially unveiled a new brand, renaming its voice trading service in development from “Voice Market” to “Koeuru.” It received ¥3.73 million in backing from 312 people through crowdfunding in July–August 2026, and is building an environment for fair trading of human voices by prohibiting the sale of AI-generated voices and introducing digital watermarking.
日硝ハイウエー sponsors “Sports Festival 2026 in Tsu City”
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー sponsored “Sports Festival 2026 in Tsu City,” held in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, on October 18, 2026. The event was organized by the Specified Nonprofit Corporation Mie Prefecture Lifelong Sports Association and featured coaching by top athletes and a variety of sports programs. 日硝ハイウエー sent instructors including Taichi Ichino, GM of its track and field team, to promote its corporate sports project “NHW SPORTS DRIVE” and contribute to the local community.
VML releases “Future Shopper 2026,” its large-scale commerce survey entering its 10th year
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VML, a member of WPP, has released “Future Shopper 2026,” its 10th annual large-scale commerce survey of 28,000 people in 17 countries. The report covers the gap between AI adoption and consumer sentiment, changes in purchasing behavior amid economic uncertainty, and Japan's high level of caution toward AI and strict demands for e-commerce experiences.
Want to win over new employees? Popular webinar for those planning an onboarding ceremony to be available as a limited-time archive: IBW3rd
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株式会社タノシナル announced that it will make the IBW3rd Edition webinar archive available for a limited time starting October 16, 2026, featuring a case study of an onboarding ceremony by 丹青社グループ’s “TAKE THE BATON.” It will also hold IBW4th Edition on October 23, covering award ceremony case studies from Sumitomo Life and Kokuyo.
New research theme selected under the Green Innovation Fund project “Achieving carbon neutrality in the waste and resource circulation sector / Large-scale demonstration of a high-efficiency thermal decomposition processing facility”
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NEDO has selected 1 new research theme for “Large-scale demonstration of a high-efficiency thermal decomposition processing facility” under the Green Innovation Fund project “Achieving carbon neutrality in the waste and resource circulation sector.” The theme aims to develop technology to convert waste pyrolysis gas into feedstock gas suitable for producing chemicals, as well as a chemical recycling system that produces chemical feedstocks from a wide range of waste without using external hydrogen.
Your smartphone becomes your own personal boutique. A new way to choose fall clothes from antiqua, starting with just 3 questions
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株式会社antiqua has launched “Find the Fall Clothes That Suit Me Now,” a fashion type quiz based on 3 questions, and the “antiqua Stylist” chatbot on the official online store of the fashion brand antiqua.
Orders open for a 2-button-badge set featuring scenes from the TV anime “Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 13 through the online store AMNIBUS for a 2-button-badge set featuring scenes from the TV anime “Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle.”
Orders open for newly illustrated merchandise, including trading acrylic cards in the “After-School Detour ver.” design from the TV anime “The Ramparts of Ice”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 13 through the online store AMNIBUS for 11 newly illustrated products from the TV anime “The Ramparts of Ice.”
Bringing the power of law to society. Law firms and NPOs in Japan and abroad to hold “Pro Bono Week in Tokyo 2026” for the first time
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“Pro Bono Week in Tokyo 2026,” hosted by 一般社団法人LEDGE, will run from November 2 to 6, 2026. Law firms and NPOs in Japan and abroad will work together to raise awareness of pro bono activities and connect participants with opportunities.
Facts
2026
Nov. 2
Nov. 6
4 sessions
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人LEDGE、西村あさひ法律事務所、アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所、ディーエルエイ・パイパー東京オフィス、TMI総合法律事務所、森・濱田松本法律事務所外国法共同事業、オリック東京法律事務所、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、いずみ橋法律事務所、認定NPO法人 難民支援協会、長島・大野・常松法律事務所、ホワイト＆ケース法律事務所、NZLA（Net Zero Lawyers Alliance）、ディーエルエイ・パイパー香港オフィス、Morrison Foerster、日本組織内弁護士協会（JILA）、プロボノウィーク実行委員会
Orders open for newly illustrated products from the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series, including a life-size tapestry in the “Memories at the Beach” design!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on October 13 through the online store AMNIBUS for 14 newly illustrated products from the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series.
ダイテック to launch “CADWe’ll Linx V7,” a 3D CAD system dedicated to building services, on October 19
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株式会社ダイテック will begin offering “CADWe’ll Linx V7,” a 3D CAD system dedicated to building services, on October 19, 2026. The latest version retains the usability of the existing “Tfas” while enhancing BIM support and DX integration.
Medalist Sachiko Umeno, a leading figure in Japanese women’s race walking, to appear!! The eighth “Turn the Power of Chewing into the Power of Sport” race-walking class and talk show
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株式会社ロッテ held the eighth “Turn the Power of Chewing into the Power of Sport” race-walking class and talk show with LOCOK on October 11, 2026, featuring medalist Sachiko Umeno.
アレッシ Japan / 2026 new release: The design story behind the Vite espresso maker — making the spaces we share with loved ones more comfortable and harmonious.
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アレッシ will release the “Vite” espresso maker, designed by Philippe Malouin, on October 19, 2026. The “Il Conico” kettle, designed by Aldo Rossi, also marks its 40th anniversary.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
For 3 cups
For 6 cups
Purchases of at least 15,000 yen before tax
23,320 yen
31,460 yen
40th anniversary
1921
More than 300 people
Companies mentioned：Hakko in Style 株式会社、アレッシ、ALESSI JAPAN、ALESSI STORE TOKYO
Plan the work, and costs are calculated. Launch of “SAKIRAKU,” a work scheduling and cost management service for small and midsize construction companies
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SAKIRAKU合同会社 has launched “SAKIRAKU,” a cloud service for work scheduling and cost management aimed at small and midsize construction companies. Its system eliminates the need for daily reports, automatically aggregating scheduled work as costs. The product was developed following a trial at an affiliated company’s job sites.
カナデン makes a strategic investment of US$2 million in RSYNQ
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株式会社カナデン has made a strategic investment of US$2 million in US-based physical AI infrastructure company RSYNQ Corporation. The companies will work together to develop business in the Japanese market in fields such as robotics and industrial automation using RSYNQ’s Semantic Intent Protocol (SIP), with full-scale activities scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Sold out: The “Physical AI Study Group #0,” hosted by commissure, is fully booked. The next event, “#1: Rethinking Physical AI Through the Lens of Somatic Informatics,” is scheduled for 11/24
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株式会社commissure announced that registration for “Physical AI Study Group #0,” which it hosts, has reached capacity, and that the next session, the 1st, is scheduled for November 24, 2026.
More than just video editing: examples of an astonishingly diverse range of highlight clips released!
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株式会社CLIP has released examples of its highlight video production across a wide range of genres, including sports, business, and PR. It supports awareness-building and customer acquisition through marketing based on data analysis and storytelling.
ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社 has signed a distributor agreement with 1stProtect Corp. and 1stProtect Japan合同会社 and begun working with them to sell 1stProtect products in the Japanese market.
Facts
As fast as 0.04 milliseconds
100% protection
CPU usage below 1%
Approximately 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers in Japan and overseas
【cocone Winter Collection 2026 | Limited-Quantity Reissue】The “mythical jewelry cassis fragrance” returns. Luxurious fragrance shampoo goes on sale October 30
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株式会社はぐくみプラス will release the 2026 winter collection from the popular hair-care brand “cocone” on October 30. This time, the “Jewelry Cassis” fragrance, chosen by vote, returns in limited quantities. Cumulative sales for the series have surpassed 17 million units.
A short jacket paired with baggy pants offers a look for the snowy mountains. 686 releases its 2026-27 “DOJO” collection
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686, a snowboard-wear brand from Los Angeles, United States, has released its 2026-27 “DOJO” collection, with design supervision by Forest Bailey. The collection features short jackets and baggy pants, with options made from materials with a 20,000mm hydrostatic head rating and GORE-TEX specifications. It is now available at LIKES ONLINE STORE and authorized retailers.
Launch of “bajji AI First Camp,” a hands-on AI training program for businesses
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株式会社bajji will begin offering “bajji AI First Camp,” a hands-on AI training program for businesses, in October 2026. The program comprises 3 courses—management, practical operations and development—and aims to help participants put AI to work on tasks from their own companies and roll it out internally.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
A cumulative total of 500 executive-level professionals
3 courses: management, practical operations and development
4–12 sessions in total
10 bajji engineers
More than 10,000 hours of use over the past 4 years
【Event Report】61 children came up with their “dream parfaits”! Remake easy holds a pastry chef experience combining food education and AI
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Remake easy held a “Draw-and-Design Pastry Chef Experience” at LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS in October 2026. 61 children took part, learning about rice through food education before hand-drawing ideas for original parfaits, which were then illustrated using generative AI. The event was held with the cooperation of Go Too Group株式会社 and 株式会社萬乗醸造.
Facts
61 children
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）の2日間
Companies mentioned：Remake easy株式会社、Go Too Group株式会社、株式会社萬乗醸造
The option of “having a base in Hakodate.” What business owners, site managers, employees and university startups revealed about the realities of expanding into Hakodate
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シビレ株式会社 has published content sharing the realities of companies expanding into Hakodate and will hold a related event in Tokyo on October 28, 2026.
【First stop in Yamaguchi】The ultimate strawberry sweets, hugely popular in Harajuku. “Strawberry choco” will be on sale for a limited time at Onoda Sunpark! October 23–November 4, 2026
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“Strawberry choco,” a Harajuku-born specialty strawberry chocolate shop operated by 株式会社MARU, will be open for a limited time at Onoda Sunpark in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture, from October 23 to November 4, 2026.
“No water supply or wiring work needed” for outdoor sports venues. Deployment model announced for “standalone water stations” using the “AirElixir” atmospheric water generation solution
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has begun rolling out “standalone water stations” integrating solar panels, storage batteries and the “AirElixir” atmospheric water generator, supplying safe drinking water to outdoor sports venues without the need for plumbing work.
New soundproof rental apartment building “Duo Flats Higashi-Shinagawa -OTO-” completed. All LDKs and Western-style rooms feature D-65-equivalent soundproofing, allowing musical instruments to be played 24 hours a day (※1) — the first soundproof residences from フージャースグループ
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション announced the completion and start of occupancy of “Duo Flats Higashi-Shinagawa -OTO-,” the first soundproof rental residence from フージャースグループ. Located a 4-minute walk from Aomono-yokocho Station on the Keikyu Main Line, the 9-story building has 28 residences. All LDKs and Western-style rooms feature D-65-equivalent soundproofing, allowing musical instruments to be played 24 hours a day.
Buy Hakugen Earth’s “Kaiteki Guard” mask series for a chance to win! “Kaiteki Guard Pro 20th Anniversary Thank-You Campaign” launches!
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白元アース株式会社 will launch a campaign on November 1, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of the “Kaiteki Guard Pro” mask. Customers who purchase eligible products can enter a prize drawing to win gift cards or gourmet gifts.
bird, who appeared on “THE FIRST TAKE,” heads to Katori, Chiba. Performing as a special guest at “Tachibana Park Fest 2026” on November 7
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Original香取市は2026年11月7日、橘ふれあい公園で香取市合併20周年記念事業「たちばなパークフェス2026」を開催する。スペシャルゲストに「THE FIRST TAKE」出演のbird、Acoustic Liveにun（アン）、DJにNotsuyaら4組が出演し、音楽に加え参加型アートや体験コンテンツも展開する。
【Spigen】Final day of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days! The sale with discounts of up to 50% OFF is almost over!!! Today is the last chance to get deals on cases and screen protectors for the latest models!
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Spigen is taking part in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days with a sale offering discounts of up to 50% OFF. Cases for products including iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Flip8, as well as screen protectors, are featured among the eligible items.
Facts
Up to 50% off
Weighs just 32g
Weighs just 31g
Weighs 39.9g
Just 0.66mm thick
10H+ AluminaCore tempered glass
Surface hardness: 9H
Companies mentioned：Spigen、Spigen Korea Co., Ltd.、Amazon、Apple、Samsung、Google
A “hikikomori women’s gathering” for people who identify as women builds informal connections with staff who have lived experience — Friday, Oct. 30 [Tokyo]
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A gentle world that has won rave reviews! The latest in the “Coloring Books That Unwind the Mind” series for adults: 『ちいさな森の郵便局 あなたに、おとどけものです！』 goes on sale Oct. 22
Minimum starting wage at hiring: 1,255 yen; gap with minimum wage narrows for 2 consecutive years. On the pace of minimum-wage hikes, 42.3% say “too fast” and 34.4% say “appropriate”
Information leaks reported by 16.2% of companies, stemming from human error and cyberattacks; 30% of large companies have experienced one. About 15% “don’t know,” highlighting challenges in tracking whether leaks have occurred
Popular multi-talented entertainer “P丸様。” arrives as a “Nendoroid”! Reservations open Oct. 17!
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A Nendoroid of multi-talented entertainer “P丸様。” from the “SUKI+PLUS” brand produced by DeNA will be available for preorder from Oct. 17. The price is 7,900 yen (tax included).
Facts
Preorders are accepted on e-commerce sites through Sunday, Nov. 29
Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially from April 2027
Sequel to a domestic bestseller with 100,000 copies sold! The picture book 『だいすきだよ クリスマスよりもっと』, filled with love to share before bedtime, goes on sale Nov. 6
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株式会社パイインターナショナル will release 『だいすきだよ クリスマスよりもっと』, the Christmas edition of its bestselling picture book series, which has sold more than 100,000 copies in Japan, on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
On sale Nov. 6
on Nov. 16
1,300 yen plus tax
More than 170,000 copies sold cumulatively in Japan
CONOCER, an overseas credit management service, significantly expands the range of companies it rates
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三井物産クレジットコンサルティング（MCC） will significantly expand the range of companies rated by its overseas credit management service CONOCER and begin offering a new MCC Rating, including a Corporate Information Rating that also uses external information beyond financial data, from mid-October 2026.
Facts
46.7% of companies already have overseas locations
In an era of 22,222 deaths in isolation, LINE’s AI-powered welfare check service 「ふれり」 connects families
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ふれり株式会社 officially launched its AI-powered monitoring and conversation service for older adults, 「ふれり」, in August 2026 and added features including support for landlines in September. To help prevent deaths in isolation, it offers a system in which AI notifies family members via LINE of changes in a user’s health.
Facts
The number of people living alone who died at home reached 76,941
Older adults account for about 70% of them
A knowledge base of 495 caregiving and health-related topics
New 「ハリックス55」 commercial, “For hardworking days, a little Harix love.” to air starting Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
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テイコクファルマケア株式会社 will begin airing a new commercial for its topical pain-relief and anti-inflammatory brand 「ハリックス55」 on Oct. 17, 2026. The commercial features married couple Tomoharu Shoji and Miki Fujimoto and portrays a working couple caring for each other.
ニッチセールス contributes to local disaster preparedness, installing sponsored signs at all 7 fire hydrant markers around the National Stadium
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ニッチセールス株式会社 installed sponsored signs at all 7 fire hydrant markers around the National Stadium (MUFGスタジアム) on Oct. 2, carrying out a community contribution initiative to support the maintenance costs of local disaster-prevention infrastructure.
Dog treats are moving to homemade. Homemade treat maker 「nocco」 surpasses 2,800% of its target on Makuake, with 8.5 million yen in backing
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In its advance sale on Makuake, 「nocco」, a homemade treat maker for dogs operated by 株式会社京都ヒトノコト研究所, recorded 8.5 million yen in backing against a target of 300,000 yen, exceeding 2,800% of its goal.
AI meeting minutes tools save 95% of users time; 80% cut preparation time to 50% or less of what it was before adoption [Survey of 100 AI meeting minutes tool users]
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A survey of 100 users of tl;dv, an AI meeting minutes tool provided by tldx Solutions GmbH, found that 95% saved time and 80% cut preparation time to 50% or less of what it was before adoption.
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95% say they have saved time
80% can prepare meeting minutes in half or less of the time they needed before adopting the tool
Nara Prefecture’s 橿原市 advances community development using 「Street Fighter」 under a comprehensive partnership agreement with 株式会社カプコン, promoting visits around the city following its World Cultural Heritage registration
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橿原市 will advance community development using the 「Street Fighter」 series under its comprehensive partnership agreement with 株式会社カプコン, aiming to attract tourists and encourage travel around the city following its World Cultural Heritage registration.
Opsfield representative Kajino to speak at AI conference 「AI世代の猛追」, explaining how to govern AI through workflows when it is “unused after adoption and used despite bans”
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Takahiro Kajino, representative of 株式会社Opsfield, will speak at 「AI世代の猛追」, an online conference hosted by マーケメディア starting Oct. 20. He will explain how to address the challenges of AI being “unused” or “used without permission” by governing it through business workflows rather than tools.
「空調・店舗・厨房センター」, with 15 years of online sales experience in commercial kitchen equipment, adds product search filters by manufacturer, size (in mm) and price range
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株式会社エポックサービス has launched a new search feature on its commercial kitchen equipment e-commerce site 「空調・店舗・厨房センター」, allowing users to filter products by keyword, manufacturer, size (in mm) and price range, starting Oct. 16, 2026.
“TOKYO TOWER Christmas Market 2026” will be held at the plaza in front of Tokyo Tower’s main entrance from November 13 to December 25, 2026. Admission is free.
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For 43 days, from Friday, November 13, 2026, to Friday, December 25
Bringing the taste of 3 consecutive wins at the Kitakyushu Curry Championship into the future. A yakiniku restaurant that considered closing due to the owner’s serious illness found a path to recovery through a chance encounter with food manufacturing technology.
Growth Data announces new research findings that advance causal analysis of factors behind KPI fluctuations
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株式会社グロースデータ will present new research findings on causal contribution decomposition of KPI fluctuations at the 29th Information-Based Induction Sciences Workshop (IBIS2026), to be held from October 26 to 29, 2026.
PreMed automates claim reviews at clinics. Nightly checks of all claims and a pre-submission checkpoint mean staff only need to review exceptions requiring a decision
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PreMed株式会社 announced the full-scale launch of “Receipt Nist,” KAIZENグループ’s automated claims review tool for clinics. The system checks all claims every night, with people reviewing only exceptions; it was successfully tested at 3 locations in October 2026. Integration with Galapagos and electronic medical record X is also planned.
2 Italian passions unite. Bialetti launches the “Moka Express” featuring 4 prestigious Serie A clubs
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Bialetti’s Japanese subsidiary will release 4 special-edition “Moka Express” models in collaboration with 4 prestigious Serie A clubs (インテル, ユヴェントス, ACミラン, ASローマ) starting October 26, 2026. The suggested retail price is 9,900 yen (tax included).
At アミュプラザ小倉, operated by 株式会社JR小倉シティ, 11 stores will open: 8 new stores and 3 renovated stores. To mark the occasion, a campaign offering 10 times the JRキューポ points will be held.
Launch of “Travel SIM Corporate Edition,” an eSIM for companies’ overseas business trips. With invoice billing and usage limits, AI provides travelers with 24-hour, multilingual guidance on initial steps to take in an emergency
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 has launched “Travel SIM Corporate Edition,” an eSIM for overseas business trips by companies and organizations. It simplifies administrative work, while the AI service “Travel AI Rescue” provides initial guidance in emergencies.
Facts
57% of business trip managers
2018 - コンカー
24 situations during business trips
Travel AI Rescue scored 2.00 points
Paid chat AI scored 0.46 points
Available in 153 countries
Monthly 10 GB package plan
Original初期発行費用：1回線あたり年9,800円
From 3,980 yen per month
Commit S (monthly fee: 30,000 yen
Commit L (monthly fee: 100,000 yen
A list for 20 countries generated with general-purpose chat AI
Of the 11 countries for which the numbers could be verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs materials
One free AI gave incorrect Japanese embassy phone numbers in 3 countries
Companies mentioned：ジャグプロジェクト合同会社、コンカー、G DATA Software