9Lana to release long-awaited 1st original full-length album “Puppet” on Feb. 17, 2027, in the 3rd year since debut! A masterpiece showcasing “9 voices” that will amaze the world is complete!
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9Lana has announced that its 1st original full-length album, “Puppet,” will be released on Feb. 17, 2027. CD preorders have opened, and first-come, first-served bonuses at participating retailers have also been announced.
Facts
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、Sony Music Shop、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、セブンネットショッピング、Billboard JAPAN
Partnership launched with Polyscape: Bringing AI use tailored to the gaming and entertainment industries from individual use to organizational implementation
Orders open for newly illustrated tarot-version trading acrylic stands and other merchandise from “HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園-”!! 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 Oct. 12 for 14 items, including newly illustrated tarot-version trading acrylic stands from the anime “HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園-,” through its original merchandise online store, AMNIBUS.
Facts
14 products
Available starting Monday, Oct. 12
Single item: ¥880
12 designs in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、Aniplex、TooKyo Games
Reservations open for trading Chokon to! acrylic stands, trading Chokon to! acrylic cards and other merchandise from “終天教団”!! 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 reservations on Oct. 9 for 6 original merchandise items from the anime “終天教団” through its online store, AMNIBUS.
DINO-A-LIVE to hold its first indoor performance overseas in Singapore!
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株式会社ON-ART’s dinosaur live show “DINO-A-LIVE” will stage an indoor performance in Singapore in December 2026 as part of events marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore.
Facts
Attracts more than 200,000 people annually
Technology patented in 14 countries worldwide
Developed over 20 years
Event marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
A Brachiosaurus approximately 13 meters long
An 8-meter Tyrannosaurus and a Triceratops
A 12-meter-long Tyrannosaurus
Currently holds patents in 14 countries worldwide
Approximately 1 million visitors in total
In total over 4 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社ON-ART、Season Entertainment Pte Ltd、SISTIC、KLOOK、Trip.com、高雄市政府
Orders open for newly illustrated American diner-version trading acrylic cards and other merchandise from the TV anime “薫る花は凛と咲く”!! 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 Oct. 9 for 11 newly illustrated merchandise items from the TV anime “薫る花は凛と咲く” through its online store, AMNIBUS.
Spanish-speaking regional group invited to Japan under the “Juntos!! Latin America-Japan Understanding and Exchange Program” — Young professionals explore business partnerships with Japan
Accelerating medical and wearable-device development: Pernox releases free technology selection guide outlining the differences between “paste application and printing” and “ready-to-use film” for bioelectrodes
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ペルノックス株式会社 has released a free technology selection guide (white paper) outlining the differences between “SilkyLink® MFX-1100” and the “Peltron® K-398X series,” bioelectrode materials for medical and wearable-device development.
【SWANY】Speaking at business networking event on possibilities for employing people with disabilities — Considering the future of work with local businesses after donating wheelchairs to ザ・チェルシー —
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株式会社スワニー will speak at “THE EXPERIENCE CONNECT #2: Insights from Employing People with Disabilities,” a business networking event in Kagawa Prefecture, sharing firsthand experiences of employing people with disabilities and the possibilities for different ways of working. The company has donated wheelchairs and other items to the venue, ザ・チェルシー, and sees the event as an opportunity to consider the future of work with local businesses.
Facts
Must employ people with disabilities at a rate of at least 2.5% of regular employees
Kagawa Prefecture’s actual employment rate for people with disabilities is 2.38%
Ranked 40th or lower nationwide
2 units of the “Swany Mini,” one of the world’s smallest wheelchairs
New fall and winter favorites have arrived at LUNA EARTH ONLINE: fluffy faux-fur hair accessories and Christmas items, in stock from Oct. 15 (Thursday).
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New fall and winter fur hair accessories and Christmas items arrived on Oct. 15 from the accessories shop LUNA EARTH, operated by 株式会社エンドレス.
108 roses on a marriage registration form: New designs for “My Marriage Registration,” which can be submitted to government offices, ahead of Good Couple’s Day
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株式会社サムライソード has added 2 new designs to “My Marriage Registration,” a marriage registration form printing service whose forms can be submitted to government offices. The designs feature yellow roses and 108 roses and are being released ahead of “Good Couple’s Day” on Nov. 22.
HAA’s first sento collaboration! “HAA no Yu,” offering a Beppu Onsen therapeutic bathing experience, will be held at the Taito Ward bathhouse 湯どんぶり栄湯
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株式会社HAA will hold “HAA no Yu,” a collaboration event with the Tokyo Taito Ward bathhouse 湯どんぶり栄湯. The event will offer a Beppu Onsen therapeutic bathing experience, with a limited-time collaboration bath, new products, and an Instagram follow campaign.
Facts
9 days, from Oct. 26 (Mon.) to Nov. 3 (Tue., national holiday)
8 days, from Dec. 1 (Tue.) to Dec. 8 (Tue.)
First 50 customers
Adults (ages 13 and older; junior high school students): 600 yen
Children (ages 7–12 and elementary school students or older): 200 yen
Solving 2 challenges at once: “Shortage of frontline staff” and “Shortage of next-generation executives” — seminar on creating a small-business-style “system for developing people” to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 25
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株式会社新経営サービス will hold a seminar in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2026, for small and midsize businesses, addressing the “shortage of frontline staff” and “shortage of next-generation executives” at the same time.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
3,000 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 36 people
Founded as a tax accountant’s office in 1957.
In 1978, it made 経営支援部 an independent division
Trusted by more than 2,000 companies
More than 30 books have been published.
More than 1,000 companies cumulatively
Has developed more than 1,400 corporate leaders
Supports the growth of more than 500 managers
Supports the development of management plans for more than 700 companies
[New store] Eefuran opens “高価買取おたからや Niihama Store” in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture! Opening Monday, Oct. 19, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags, and more, visit “高価買取おたからや”!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや Niihama Store” in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,070 stores worldwide and aims to expand its regional presence with this opening.
Sodick Sumo Club’s Shun Ikeda places 3rd in the open-weight division at the World Sumo Championships
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Shun Ikeda of 株式会社ソディック placed 3rd in the individual open-weight division at the World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, and helped Japan finish runner-up in the team competition as captain of the national team.
Dual pricing: Foreign visitors tend to understand it at “temples and castles” but object to it at restaurants. What 2万3千 English-language YouTube comments reveal about visitors to Japan [MILOKU survey]
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株式会社MILOKU has released the results of its original survey, “MILOKU Survey: Foreign Travelers’ Opinions in English 2026,” based on an analysis of 2万3千 English-language YouTube comments. The survey found that dual pricing is more readily accepted at attractions but draws more objections at restaurants, especially when the price difference is concealed. It also found that concerns about “what they don’t know,” rather than firsthand experiences, can deter visitors, with transportation problems cited most often.
Facts
23,639 comments
387 videos in total
1,542 classifications
58 comments mentioned dual pricing
At attractions such as temples, castles, and art museums, 9 of 12 comments were positive
At restaurants, 7 of 13 comments were negative
11 comments from people who had experienced it firsthand
[Azabu-Juban・NICO] 1st-anniversary event to be held on Oct. 31 (Halloween)! Free cava for guests in costume, limited-edition pintxos, and a “gachagacha” prize draw featuring premium champagne
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NICO, a Spanish bar in Azabu-Juban operated by 株式会社beagle, will hold a 1st-anniversary event on Oct. 31, 2026. Guests arriving in costume will receive free cava, and the event will feature limited-edition pintxos and a gachagacha prize draw with premium champagne up for grabs.
[Kyoto・Gion hakubi] 2nd-anniversary celebration! Special service featuring only this course, for 2 days only, Dec. 13 and 14. Indulgent “All-Out Shanghai Crab Special Course”
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hakubi, a high-end Chinese restaurant in Kyoto’s Gion district operated by 株式会社beagle, will mark its 2nd anniversary with a special course featuring Shanghai crab, available for 2 days only, Dec. 13 and 14.
“AirX AI Agent” launches to support guest services at vacation rentals and hotels with AI and human staff
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Original株式会社SpaciaNet Japanは、民泊・ホテル向けのAIゲスト対応サービス「AirX AI Agent」の提供を開始した。Airbnb公式メッセージAPIパートナーである同社は、累計1万室以上の知見を活用し、24時間365日の多言語AI対応と人間への案件引き継ぎを組み合わせることで、宿泊施設の運営負担軽減を目指す。
Facts
Expertise built through operating more than 10,000 rooms
Starting at 2,980 yen per month (excluding tax)
The number of visitors to Japan in 2025 was 42,683,600
Stories of people who stopped in Paris, where they knew no one; a painting of cats’ love; and voices calling it “the most wonderful”
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Artist AAA_chan held their first solo exhibition abroad in Paris in October 2026, making it a reality with crowdfunding support that far exceeded the target. The exhibited works, titled “Ukiyo-e Nyahmus,” depict ukiyo-e prints with cats and received praise from faculty at ソルボンヌ大学 and people connected with museums in Poland. A talk live event is also scheduled to take place in Tokyo in November.
Facts
3 days
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
3rd (Sat.)
90-minute talk live event
From 212 people
A total of ¥4,692,910 in support
Target amount: 300,000 yen
1,564% of the target
All 14 works
Participation fee: 3,000 yen
3,300 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：AAA_chan PURPLE LAND、Espace Sorbonne 4、ソルボンヌ大学、アジア太平洋博物館、サンクチュアリ出版、KAMOファンディング、Japan Expo Paris、MADE in Japan JCAT NY、京都京セラ美術館、福岡美術館、Appleストア
Can stablecoins really be used on the street? JPYC, Sui and HashPort discuss the state of “Payment 3.0”
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On October 2, INSPAY held a “Payment 3.0” event at FINOLAB in Otemachi, Tokyo, where it discussed demonstrations of stablecoin payments conducted in collaboration with JPYC, Sui (Mysten Labs) and HashPort, as well as the challenges involved.
Facts
Global stablecoin issuance reaches approximately $306 billion
Use for payments accounts for only about 0.02% of global payment value
Japan’s cashless payment ratio was 58% in 2025
There were also approximately 3.88 million vending machines and automated service machines as of the end of 2025
The average merchant fee for credit cards in Japan is 2.7%
With card payments, merchants pay a fee of about 3%
Users receive about 1% in points
Processing can take time, with some cases requiring up to about 20 seconds
Some vending machines and crane games using Sui can process payments in about 1 second
Original資金移動業の第2種ライセンスにおける1回当たり100万円の送金上限
The time until payment, from the current approximately 20 days
To within 5 days, or even the same day in some cases
[World’s first certification system] First performance certification issued for commercial freezing equipment
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一般社団法人食品冷凍技術推進機構 (FFTech) issued its first performance certification for commercial freezing equipment on September 1, 2026, and 3 companies received certification for 5 models during September.
Facts
Operations began on March 9, 2026
The first certification was issued on September 1, 2026
3 companies received certification for 5 models during September
The following 8 companies are playing a leading role as early participating companies
Showcasing watt-bit collaboration using OCX at “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026”
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BBIX株式会社 will hold a session on watt-bit collaboration using OCX at the booth of 株式会社ゲットワークス during “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026.
A classical concert to bring smiles to young children, children and students is coming to Hamamatsu
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NPO法人みんなのことば will hold an interactive classical concert on October 20, 2026, at 静岡県立浜松視覚特別支援学校 as part of the “Universal Performances” organized by 文化庁.
See, touch and learn about fire protection equipment! Senju Sprinkler to exhibit at the Kansai Fire Protection Equipment Technicians Summit 2026
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千住スプリンクラー株式会社 will exhibit at the Kansai Fire Protection Equipment Technicians Summit 2026, to be held on November 6, 2026, at MyDome Osaka, and will display actual equipment including foam fire extinguishing agents and water flow detection devices.
HIOKI and 信州元気塾 sign agreement to donate used electronic equipment
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HIOKI (日置電機株式会社) and 信州元気塾 signed an agreement to donate used electronic equipment on August 19. Under the agreement, 信州元気塾 will dismantle and sort electronic equipment provided by HIOKI, and use the proceeds from recycling sales for wages and other support for employment for people with disabilities.
SUBU turns 10. Nationwide POPUP tour sharing “Thank you for wearing our shoes” opens October 23 (Fri.) at Shoden Eigen-in, Gion, Kyoto
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Winter sandal brand SUBU will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a POPUP tour starting in Gion, Kyoto, on October 23, 2026, and traveling to 5 cities nationwide and locations across Asia.
[タカノフルーツパーラー] A teatime treat with seasonal fruit and tea from the fruit specialist
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株式会社タカノフルーツパーラー will begin serving an autumn afternoon tea set at タカノフルーツティアラ on November 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy 120 minutes of all-you-can-eat cut fruit and an afternoon tea set (one per person).
Business card management app “ネクスタ・メイシ” wins “LEADER” for the 7th consecutive term in the business card management category of “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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東日印刷株式会社’s business card management app for companies, “ネクスタ・メイシ,” won “LEADER” for the 7th consecutive term in the business card management software category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.”
Komix creates a 10-page practical video production guide separating scripts, audio and human decision-making
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株式会社コミクス has created a 10-page practical video production guide for small and medium-sized businesses that separates scriptwriting, AI voice generation and final human review. Titled “AI writes the script, AI does the voice. 4 videos in 2 days, with zero human voices.”
Cross-border e-commerce provider Zig-Zag launches Taiwan campaign with international card brand JCB, offering an experience that lets shoppers “buy directly from Japanese online stores without traveling to Japan” using Taiwan-issued JCB cards
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株式会社ジグザグ, in collaboration with JCB International, will launch a campaign for Taiwan on October 19, 2026, offering discounted international shipping on purchases from Japanese e-commerce sites made by holders of Taiwan-issued JCB cards.
Facts
There are approximately 38 million overseas cardholders
Approximately 6.76 million people traveled from Taiwan to Japan in 2025
Taiwan’s population (approximately 23 million)
83.8% of people who have visited Japan have used cross-border e-commerce
Original訪日経験のない方（56.6%）を
27 percentage points higher
¥1,500 off international shipping (approximately NT$300)
Providing WorldShopping BIZ to more than 3000 domestic e-commerce sites
16 patented inventions in the cross-border e-commerce sector
【Ryobi Bus × JR Bus China】Kurashiki/Okayama–Tokyo Station route returns with a new partnership! The former “ままかりライナー” resumes service as “MOMO Dream Line” from November 19, with special offers also launching!
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両備バスカンパニー and JR Bus China will resume joint operation of the Kurashiki/Okayama–Tokyo Station route under the name “MOMO Dream Line” from November 19, 2026, including service to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and the addition of new stops.
Facts
Flat fare of ¥7,500 one way
Service resumes on November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Route distance from the first to the final stop: 678–679 km
Travel time from the first to the final stop: 10 hours 25 minutes–10 hours 30 minutes
【営業ハック’s sales know-how materials revealed】Solve “can’t sell, can’t get things moving”! Sales fundamentals and winning strategies that prompt customers to take action
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株式会社営業ハック has begun offering a sales know-how guide, “Researching Sales: The Mindset and Winning Strategies for Building a Sales Organization That Keeps Selling.” It also introduces “アポ100,” a fully performance-based telemarketing agency service.
Facts
Since age 20
Within six months of joining the company
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
In April 2018, set forth the mission of "reducing sales worries to 0"
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
In 2022, at the 6th edition of Japan’s largest sales competition
A web video expressing gratitude for properly sorting plastic bottles will be released on October 19, ahead of Recycling Day on October 20 — マユリカ中谷 and 紅しょうが熊元プロレス appear alongside children dressed in plastic-bottle costumes
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サントリーグループ released a web video expressing gratitude for properly sorting plastic bottles in conjunction with Recycling Day on October 20. It highlighted achievements including cumulative sales surpassing 24 billion bottles and reductions in fossil-derived raw materials, and also announced survey results from 一般社団法人全国清涼飲料連合会.
Facts
Cumulative total: 24 billion bottles
Reduced new use of fossil-derived raw materials by more than 500,000 tons
【82.0%】of people say they remove both the cap and label from plastic bottles after finishing their drinks at home
That figure was just 【34.7%】 outdoors
Although 【91.1%】 of respondents said they knew about it
Compatible with the much-discussed foldable iPhone “Duo.” GOLDEN CONCEPT unveils its new “iPhone Case Duo EV - Magnetic Shield.”
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Swedish luxury brand GOLDEN CONCEPT has opened preorders for “iPhone Case Duo EV - Magnetic Shield,” a magnetic case for the foldable iPhone “Duo.” Prices range from ¥158,400 to ¥178,200.
【Hankyu’s cake delivery service “CAKE LINK”】New products arrive for Christmas and winter gifts
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CAKE LINK, a frozen-dessert delivery service operated by 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店, is rolling out new products for Christmas and winter gifts. Starting October 8, additions include shortcakes from パティスリー キハチ, products supervised by ゴディバ, and tarts created in collaboration with フェリシモ.
【For residents near Shingu Town, Kasuya District】Free inheritance consultation event with tax accountants, judicial scriveners and other specialists to be held at シーオーレ新宮 from November 2–4, 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 a free inheritance consultation event at シーオーレ新宮 in Shingu Town, Kasuya District, from November 2 to 4, 2026.
IGA FOODS × 神戸井相田牧場｜A new way to enjoy farm-direct Japanese Black beef. Kobe-based meat brand “IGANIKU” offers ideas for enjoying A5-grade Japanese Black beef and beef offal at home, while camping or at a BBQ
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株式会社IGA FOODS is launching a new venture for its meat brand “IGANIKU” in partnership with 神戸井相田牧場, which has a history of about 80 years, offering farm-direct cuts of A5-grade Japanese Black beef and beef offal. Its lineup includes meat sets, offal sets and original sets for home yakiniku, camping and BBQs.
【Make a discontinued whisky your very own bottle!】Limited-quantity bottle-keeping service featuring rare whiskies, including discontinued releases and whiskies from closed distilleries, launches at 4 bars in Shinjuku on October 19, 2026!
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株式会社ロイヤルマイル will launch a limited-quantity bottle-keeping service for discontinued whiskies and whiskies from closed distilleries at 4 locations in Shinjuku from October 19, 2026. The service charge is ¥3,000 (tax included), and bottles will be kept for 3 months from the last visit.
Anritsu’s PCIe measurement solution selected to evaluate the high-speed interface of Kioxia’s next-generation enterprise SSDs
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アンリツ株式会社’s PCIe measurement solution, the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A, has been selected to evaluate the high-speed interface quality of PCIe 5.0- and 6.0-compatible SSDs from キオクシア株式会社.
【Business expansion in the Chiba area】Dining Edge, which operates 串カツ田中 and other brands, to open 珈琲所コメダ珈琲店 ミーナ津田沼店 on October 16
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株式会社ダイニングエッジ held the grand opening of 珈琲所コメダ珈琲店 ミーナ津田沼店 on the first floor of the Mina Tsudanuma shopping center in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on October 16, 2026. The company is pursuing a strategy of concentrated store openings in the Chiba and Tokyo areas, aiming for a network of 20 stores and sales of ¥2 billion over the medium to long term.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
The company’s 2nd store in Chiba Prefecture
Current scale of 12 stores
A network of more than 20 stores
Sales of ¥2 billion
58.8 tsubo
79 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイニングエッジ、串カツ田中、珈琲所コメダ珈琲店、楽が気 新橋本店、THE OYSTER MANS 門前仲町、真夜中牧場
感謝株式会社 Takes on the “2034 Problem” with an AI-Era Business Leaders’ Preparatory School; Officially Launches the “感謝経営者倶楽部”—Introducing an Uber-Style “AI Attendant Ranking” Featuring Top Performers Who Passed the Exam
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感謝株式会社 is officially launching the “感謝経営者倶楽部” as a preparatory school for business leaders in the AI era. Looking ahead to the 2034 Problem, it will introduce an Uber-style “AI Attendant Ranking” featuring top performers who passed the exam, with the aim of helping member companies grow their businesses and business leaders develop.
Facts
2034 Problem
4 times a month
3 minutes
Monthly fee: 11,000 yen
Registration and training fees included: 169,000 yen
[New Store] E-Furan opens “高価買取おたからや Yachiyodai Main Store” in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture! Opening Oct. 19, 2026 (Monday)! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more, visit “高価買取おたからや”!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや Yachiyodai Main Store” in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,070 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this opening.
Launch of “KUNADO (Kunado),” a Japan-developed proprietary AI model and AI agent specializing in cybersecurity
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株式会社MYUUU has launched “KUNADO (Kunado),” a proprietary AI model and AI agent specializing in cybersecurity. The product conducts autonomous exploration from a hacker’s perspective to detect vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs and other systems.
Many of the reasons hiring fails are determined before a job is posted—“Pre-Hiring Checklist” released for free
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株式会社Shake analyzed operational data from 107 companies it has supported and released a “Pre-Hiring Checklist” for free, highlighting the importance of planning job conditions, exposure and duration before posting a vacancy.
Exhibiting at WEFTEC 2026, one of North America’s largest water-treatment trade shows; showcasing EPOFLOC to raise awareness of “Miyoshi Oil & Fat, contributing to the environment”
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ミヨシ油脂株式会社 exhibited jointly with 丸紅イノベクシス株式会社 and 丸紅米国会社 at the water-treatment trade show “WEFTEC 2026,” held in New Orleans, United States, from Sept. 26 to 30, 2026, showcasing “EPOFLOC,” a heavy-metal removal agent.
Fly drones! Show them off! Compete! The 3rd round of “D ONE (D-One),” one of Japan’s largest drone events for beginner participants, will be held in 高槻市, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026!
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株式会社近未来大学校 will hold the 3rd round of “D ONE (D-One),” one of Japan’s largest drone events for beginner participants, at the Anma Ruins Park Bornelund Park Center in 高槻市, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. Planned activities for beginners include races using DJI NEO, programming experiences and mini-drone games.
[Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜] An ultra-premium evening bringing together ultra-premium tequila “KOMOS” and “Taco Por Favor,” taking place for 1 night only on Oct. 22 (Thursday)!
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The music lounge bar “Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜,” operated by 株式会社beagle, will host a collaboration event with ultra-premium tequila “KOMOS” and taco restaurant “Taco Por Favor” on Oct. 22, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
17:00〜23:00
¥1,800 (tax included)
Service charge: 20%
Approximately 1,500 bottles
Companies mentioned：株式会社beagle、KOMOS、Taco Por Favor、Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜
あなたのAI顧問株式会社 partners with ユニコーンラボ to launch “AI Island,” an AI learning service for children
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あなたのAI顧問株式会社 partnered with 株式会社UNICORN PoPo to launch “AI Island,” an AI learning service for children, on Oct. 18, 2026. On the same day, it held its 2nd online AI experience workshop for children.
[First Sendai location] The Asakusa imagawayaki shop Tsuki no Usagi, founded in Showa 25 and known for its finest bean paste, sells 3,000 pieces a day; grand opening at イオンモール名取 on Friday, October 30, 2026
Promo Tool selects Nao Minowa for the 2nd cohort of its perfumer training course
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プロモツール株式会社 has hired Nao Minowa of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Ibaraki University as a member of the 2nd cohort of its perfumer training course. The company aims to become the world's leading scent technology company by developing talent that combines science and sensibility.
[New store] 高価買取おたからや expands into New Coast Shin-Urayasu in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture! 高価買取おたからや New Coast Shin-Urayasu store opens Monday, October 19, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open a 高価買取おたからや store at New Coast Shin-Urayasu in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on October 19, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,070 stores worldwide and offers purchasing services for gold, branded goods and other items.
《TONTON Pork Bowl Restaurant》Irresistibly aromatic! The Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station Front store in Osaka opens Monday, 10/26!
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株式会社マルエイフードテック will open the Ganso Butadon-ya TONTON Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station Front store on October 26. The store serves pork bowls based on the traditional flavors of Obihiro, Hokkaido, and the brand currently has more than 70 locations nationwide.
BAPE® welcomed Stray Kids for a private event at BAPE STORE® DOSAN as part of a GWP campaign. The GWP collection will launch worldwide in October 2026, also marking the 25th anniversary of BAPE STA™.
[All-you-can-eat feasting‼ Save 10% this fall‼] ニラックスブッフェ, which offers all-you-can-eat dining across a variety of cuisines, is offering a limited-time 10% OFF coupon to enjoy a wide range of dishes at a great price!
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ニラックスブッフェ, operated by ニラックス株式会社, is offering a coupon valid at participating locations from October 20 to November 3, 2026, for 10% off all courses except the short course.
Facts
10% OFF
45- and 60-minute short courses
Oct. 20, 2026
Nov. 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：ニラックス株式会社、ニラックスブッフェ、イオンモール盛岡南、イオンモール名取、イオンモール秋田、イオンモール水戸内原、三井アウトレットパーク入間、イオンレイクタウン越谷、志木、ラフォーレ ホテルグリーンタワー幕張、イオンモール幕張新都心、イオンモール成田、ららぽーと TOKYO-BAY、イオンモール千葉ニュータウン、ららぽーと柏の葉、市川ニッケコルトンプラザ、三井ガーデンホテル汐留イタリア街、ららぽーと立川立飛、三鷹、イオンモールむさし村山、南町田グランベリーパーク、ららぽーと横浜、横浜ワールドポーターズ、京急上大岡、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、アリオ橋本、ららぽーと海老名、イオンモール新潟亀田インター、イオンモール高岡、富山大和、香林坊大和、イオンモール各務原インター、ららぽーと愛知東郷、イオンモール熱田、イオンモール東浦、てとてファーム mozoワンダーシティ、ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルス、静岡パルコ、イオンモール鶴見緑地、あべのキューズモール、アリオ鳳、イオンモール堺北花田、イオンモール神戸北、イオンモール伊丹、阪急西宮ガーデンズ、イオンモール広島府中、イオンモール筑紫野、イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY
A gourmet district dedicated to wagyu is coming: all 8 EMPIRE WAGYU STREET locations will open in succession on the basement 1st floor of 帝国ホテルタワー in fall and winter 2026
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株式会社eeeats has announced that all 8 locations of EMPIRE WAGYU STREET, a dining district themed around wagyu, will open in succession on the basement 1st floor of 帝国ホテルタワー in fall and winter 2026.
MOMOTARO, who appeared in the music video for “I Believe feat.LGYankees,” wins the Suk Wan Kingthong-recognized lightweight title! Inspired by encounters with music and people, he claims the 4th belt of his career
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MOMOTARO, who appeared in a music video for a song by LGYankees PROJECT MICHI, an artist affiliated with 株式会社エムズクリエイト, won the Suk Wan Kingthong-recognized lightweight title at “SUK WAN KINGTHONG aggressive,” held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on October 12, 2026.
NPO法人えんとかく officially launches AI parenting consultations, supporting families through an advance offering
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特定非営利活動法人えんとかく has officially launched AI parenting consultations for “Childcare and Development Support NAVI” following an advance offering. A free version that requires no membership registration is also available.
Experience a room where you can live with characters: “C'mon mart #ご贔屓ルーム” brings together 12 popular creators in Shibuya! Runs 10/29–11/3; free admission
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C'mon Inc. will hold “c'mon mart #ご贔屓ルーム,” a pop-up event featuring character merchandise from 12 popular social media creators, at Shibuya Modi from October 29 to November 3, 2026.
Facts
6 days
Shibuya Modi, 2F
Characters from a total of 12 creators
Companies mentioned：C'mon Inc.、株式会社C'mon、STORE IN FACTORY
Takafumi Horie named a final-round judge for the “SMOKY ALIEN COCKTAIL COMPETITION 2026,” featuring peated gin from Taiki, Hokkaido!
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株式会社Taiki Cosmic Glen Distillery announced that its director and entrepreneur Takafumi Horie will serve as the 1st announced judge for the final of “SMOKY ALIEN COCKTAIL COMPETITION 2026,” a cocktail competition featuring its peated gin, “SMOKY ALIEN.”
株式会社アスナロ launches new brand “brumé・MOI” and opens its official online store
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株式会社アスナロ opened the official online store for its new brand “brumé・MOI” on October 19, 2026, and is offering a fall/winter collection focused on women’s clothing.
Tokyo's Suitengumae decaf coffee stand de.coffee roasters to appear at 5 autumn and winter market venues. In addition to the Sumida River Marche, it will make its first appearance at the Suginami Festa this year
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de.coffee roasters, a decaf coffee stand operated by 株式会社Ansatz, will take part in 5 markets and events in Tokyo between October 31 and December 19, 2026. Following last year, it will appear at 4 Sumida River Marche venues and will make its first appearance at the Suginami Festa in Suginami Ward.
Why do cities need cafes now? — Second edition of “CAFE. CITY. PEOPLE.” published
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株式会社LATTE GRAPHIC will expand the content of its brand book “CAFE. CITY. PEOPLE.,” published in 2025, and release a second edition on October 15, 2026. A fair will also be held at Daikanyama T-Site.
[Student AI hackathon “Tokyo AI Hackathon 2026” to be held] 84.5% of university students use generative AI—next, experience “solving problems”
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HiroshimAI株式会社 will hold “Tokyo AI Hackathon 2026,” an AI hackathon for students, at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo on November 22, 2026. Citing survey data from 産業能率大学 and 総務省, the company points to a gap between students’ high rate of generative AI use and their lack of hands-on implementation experience. It aims to develop talent through the creation of products that use AI to solve real-world problems.
Facts
By 2040, a shortfall of approximately 3.4 million people with skills in the use of AI, robotics and other technologies is expected
“Menopause” as a turning point! Freedom from menopausal distress?!
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一般社団法人幸年期マチュアライフ協会 has released findings from a qualitative survey on 3 phases of menopause, which considers menopause a turning point. The association highlighted in particular the distress caused by irregular periods before menopause and the impact on work. It plans to step up awareness activities, including seminars and a “Menopause Certification,” as it seeks to create a society without “menopause loss.”
“2026 Elementary School Earth Meeting” now accepting participants!
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NPO法人スプラタルカ will hold an online “Elementary School Earth Meeting,” connecting Japan, Thailand and Taiwan, on November 23, 2026, and is recruiting participants.
“Watashi no Kōkatsu,” made with nonstandard Hakata Toyomitsuhime figs, selected as a hometown tax donation gift in Fukuoka City
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EsY株式会社 has been selected to provide its fermented inner-care food “Watashi no Kōkatsu” as a hometown tax donation gift in Fukuoka City, and listings have begun on 17 sites.
Co-hosted seminar on the “IPCL® (IPCL)” intraocular contact lens to be held — 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Nursing
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株式会社アットワーキング will hold a co-hosted seminar on the “IPCL® (IPCL)” intraocular contact lens, which has received regulatory approval, at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Nursing on November 23, 2026.
Official blog “Hayato’s Soil-Making Academy” and Note “Hayato’s Soil-Making Library” launch!
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リサール酵産株式会社 has launched its official blog “Hayato’s Soil-Making Academy” and Note “Hayato’s Soil-Making Library” to improve satisfaction among existing customers, beginning to share information through text-based media.
Dentists are stepping up. A new challenge in dental care, driven by passion for developmental disorders of oral function
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THDC合同会社 supports dental clinics in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, in addressing developmental disorders of oral function, and is recruiting participants for on-site tour visits through its official LINE account.
Dates set for the regional finals in the facial skills division across 7 regions for the 17th エステティックグランプリ! Entries now open
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一般社団法人エステティックグランプリ has set the dates and venues for the regional finals in the facial skills division of the 17th エステティックグランプリ and has opened entries. The events will be held across 7 regions nationwide from March to April 2027.
[Tama-Plaza] Savor autumn flavors in an antique setting. CLASSICAL PASTA launches an “Autumn Limited Menu” featuring generous servings of porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and black truffles, plus a monthly “Limited-Edition Night Parfait”!
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NA Group株式会社 has begun serving an autumn-only special menu featuring porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and black truffles, along with a monthly limited-edition night parfait, at the Italian restaurant CLASSICAL PASTA in Tama-Plaza, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Facts
Established: July 2023
Seating capacity: 55
Traditional, simple methods from 1960s Rome
Antique furniture with a history spanning more than 100 years
Next-generation deep tech converges at OIST. 10 companies set for “Pitch Elevate,” featuring founders taking on challenges on the eve of real-world deployment!
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The 10 companies that will pitch at “Pitch Elevate,” the pitch competition at the deep tech conference “OLSE2026,” co-hosted by ライフタイムベンチャーズ and OIST, have been selected.
Facts
10 startups taking the stage
370 matches were made
22 prefectures nationwide
9 countries and regions overseas
Approximately 45% of applicant companies
35 universities and research institutions in Japan and overseas
Wearable AI voice recorder “Plaud NotePin S” named to TIME’s “The Best Inventions of 2026”
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PLAUD株式会社 announced that its wearable AI voice recorder “Plaud NotePin S” has been named to TIME, the U.S. news magazine’s “The Best Inventions of 2026.”
Facts
3 million users worldwide in total
More than 1000 retailers nationwide
Based on total retail sales volume by brand in 2025
Survey completed in March 2026
Companies mentioned：PLAUD株式会社、Plaud、TIME、ユーロモニターインターナショナル、Plaud Inc.
Improves the rate of internship participants advancing to interviews to approximately 80%. Free consultations with Shota Fujii, a former in-house recruiter for new graduates, available to the first 3 companies starting October 19
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株式会社スケッチ will begin accepting requests from the first 3 companies on October 19, 2026, for free online consultations with Shota Fujii, a former in-house recruiter for new graduates. Drawing on a track record of improving the rate of new graduate applicants advancing to interviews by approximately 80%, he will help companies organize and review their initiatives.
Facts
Improved the rate of candidates advancing to interviews to approximately 80%
“Majishiku (Magic) Vinyl Curtains” launched for factories and warehouses. A total of 12 types to choose from based on specific needs
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BXテンパル株式会社 launched “Majishiku (Magic) Vinyl Curtains,” semi-custom partitions available in a total of 12 types to suit the needs of factories and warehouses, on October 1, 2026.
[October enrollment filled immediately] TWCアートメイクスクール opens applications for new students for November
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TWCアートメイクスクール in Kobe has opened applications for new students for November after its October enrollment for medical art makeup courses for nurses filled up. The courses are for people with medical qualifications and include hair-stroke and powder techniques. Free trial sessions are also available.
Facts
October 2026
November
¥350,000 (tax included)
250,000 yen (tax included)
498,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフェクトプロ、THE WELLNESS CLINIC、TWC ART MAKE STUDIO、TWCアートメイクスクール、TWC Art Make Studio
α and Gen Z’s ranking of “Movies they want to see in theaters” this winter 2026 announced! 『劇場版 薬屋のひとりごと』 takes the No. 1 spot
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A survey of people aged 12 to 22, jointly conducted by 株式会社シネブリッジ and 株式会社テスティー, found that 『劇場版 薬屋のひとりごと』 was the No. 1 movie respondents wanted to see in theaters in winter 2026. Younger people value theaters as places for immersive experiences and shared consumption, with active consumption trends such as related purchases driven by love for a work and watching films multiple times.
Facts
1,200 men and women
Topped the ranking with 21.8%
Because I like the original work (75.8%)
Original10代で81.3%
71.0% among people in their 20s
Original10代が48.7%
Large screen and high-quality sound (42.9%)
Sharing feelings with friends or a romantic partner (29.6%)
Buying merchandise and related products (28.2%)
Watching multiple times (11.7%)
“Oshi-katsu”-related spending was 29.8%
Dining at cafes and restaurants, etc. was also 49.3%
How did other companies respond? “Survival sales strategies” for registered support organizations after restrictions on dining out: Practical approaches to breaking free from reliance on referrals and winning new, untapped clients [Held October 27 from 12:00]
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株式会社アスレバ will hold an online webinar on October 27, 2026, from 12:00, for executives and sales managers at registered support organizations. It will cover market changes and the moves of other companies following restrictions on dining out, as well as ways to break free from reliance on referrals.
An “oden stand” appears in the office! Popular annual “hot oden catering” service returns for fall and winter 2026
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2ndTable株式会社 provides catering services for offices and event venues and has started offering its “Hot Oden Catering” service for fall and winter 2026. A survey by Loyalty Marketing also found that approximately half of younger workers intend to attend work-related drinking parties.
Noto recovery support event “LOVE FOR NOTO Song of the Earth 2026 能登開催” set for October 31 (Saturday) at Uchiura General Sports Park!
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一般社団法人LOVE FOR NIPPON announced that it will hold the recovery support event “LOVE FOR NOTO Song of the Earth 2026 能登開催” at Uchiura General Sports Park on October 31 to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The event will connect disaster-hit communities with supporters through activities including sports, music, kite flying and food.
Facts
2026
Free
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ラブフォーニッポン、一般社団法人LOVE FOR NIPPON、LFN、SpaceBall LLC、LINEヤフー株式会社、KEEN、クローム・インダストリーズジャパン合同会社、MTM Japan、合同会社ムツミコネクト、コールマン、三条凧協会、SpaceBall Mag
Developing people, building the future of the restaurant: 焼肉こじま holds study session attended by 30 part-time staff leaders
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株式会社こじま held a study session on October 14, 2026, for 30 part-time staff leaders from the 焼肉こじま group, focusing on staff development through building relationships of trust and self-assessment.
Dahua Technology obtains certification for international standards “ISO/IEC 29147” and “ISO/IEC 30111” on product vulnerability management and disclosure
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Dahua Technology has received certification from BSI for the international standards “ISO/IEC 29147:2018” and “ISO/IEC 30111:2019” on product vulnerability management and disclosure.
Facts
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
Companies mentioned：Dahua Technology Japan 合同会社、Dahua Japan、Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.、Dahua、BSI、英国規格協会、ISO、IEC
A song gifted for the 3rd anniversary returns in creators’ works—PixAI releases 4th-anniversary music video “まだ知らない色へ,” sung by chelly. X campaign offers a chance to win Amazon gift cards worth 75,000 yen
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Metanomaly株式会社 has released a 4th-anniversary arrangement version music video of “まだ知らない色へ,” sung by chelly, to mark the 4th anniversary of the AI creation platform PixAI. The video features works submitted by users, and an X campaign offering a chance to win Amazon gift cards worth a total of 75,000 yen is also underway.
株式会社デジタルアイデンティティ develops proprietary e-learning to train AI talent, with all employees completing the course. Company begins supporting AI talent development at other companies based on its in-house experience
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株式会社デジタルアイデンティティ developed proprietary e-learning to train AI talent, and all employees have completed the course. Drawing on this experience, it will begin offering AI talent development plans for other companies.