Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA expand strategic partnership to advance safe, highly automated driving over the next 10 years
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Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA will expand their strategic partnership to develop next-generation automated driving systems. By combining Mercedes-Benz's MB.OS and engineering expertise with NVIDIA's Hyperion architecture, Alpamayo Stack and Halos safety system, the companies will accelerate the development of advanced automated driving technologies, including SAE Level 4.
Facts
Approximately 16 ten-thousand and 4,000 employees
Original210 万台以上販売しました
Approximately 30 production sites
In 2025
October 16, 2026, U.S. time
Companies mentioned：Mercedes-Benz、NVIDIA、Mercedes-Benz Group AG、Mercedes-Benz AG、Mercedes-AMG、Mercedes-Maybach、G-Class
EnEpi, the electricity and gas savings support site operated by ZIGExN, marks its 10th anniversary with the launch of its official character, Enepippi
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EnEpi, an electricity and gas savings support site operated by 株式会社じげん, has launched its official character, Enepippi, to mark the service's 10th anniversary.
Facts
Marked the 10th anniversary of the service launch
More than 900,000 customers had used the service as of July 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 3679
Capital: 125 million yen (as of March 31, 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社じげん、ZIGExN Co., Ltd.、株式会社リジョブ、株式会社ブレイン・ラボ、株式会社アップベース、株式会社ビヨンドボーダーズ、株式会社タイズ、株式会社オーサムエージェント、株式会社アップルワールド、株式会社TCV、株式会社and A company、ZIGExN VeNtura Co.,Ltd、株式会社CORDA、保険マンモス株式会社
イプソス株式会社 released the “イプソス Reputation Council Report 2026,” based on interviews with 200 corporate communications leaders worldwide. The survey found that “strategic silence” in response to political factors is becoming established, while AI adoption rose sharply from 43% to 76%.
【Event Report】More than 100 dental hygienists from across Japan gather for “OUR STAGE by D.HIT: Career Conference for Dental Hygienists”
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The career conference for dental hygienists “OUR STAGE by D.HIT,” hosted by 株式会社D.HIT, brought together more than 100 dental hygienists. Panel discussions and guest speeches explored career options beyond clinical work and challenged the notion of being a “former dental hygienist.” A white-coat collection and the “Welcome Back Project” also promoted pride in working as a dental hygienist throughout one's career and supported a return to the profession.
Facts
Sept. 6, 2026
Survey of 130 dental hygienists
76.9% said, “At first, I felt a strong sense of purpose”
55.4% said, “I have seriously considered quitting my job”
Approximately 88％
99.2% said, “Knowing about options beyond clinical work expands the possibility of continuing to work throughout one's life”
Launch of a subscription pricing plan (monthly billing) for “HRM369 Tomoni!,” adopted at approximately 600 locations in the Tokai region, with a nationwide rollout
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株式会社リード has launched a nationwide rollout of a monthly subscription plan with lower upfront costs for its time and attendance management system “HRM369 Tomoni!,” which has been adopted at approximately 600 locations in the Tokai region.
【Held October 22 (Thu.) from 19:30!!】Attention real estate transaction specialist exam candidates: “Make Your Study Count: A Seminar on Advancing to the Real Estate Appraiser Qualification”
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TAC株式会社 will hold a seminar on advancing to the real estate appraiser qualification on October 22 for real estate transaction specialist exam candidates, explaining how to put their existing knowledge to use. It will also hold a scholarship selection exam on November 3, offering tuition discounts based on results.
Notice of name change for the UDX Hall & Conference facilities
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NTT都市開発株式会社 announced that the names of the event hall and conference facilities inside Akihabara UDX will be unified as the “UDX Hall & Conference” brand from November 19, 2026.
NE launches an “Inter-Store Transfer App” that reflects inventory transfers between physical stores in ネクストエンジン inventory, in anticipation of agentic commerce in the AI era
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NE株式会社 has launched the “Inter-Store Transfer App” for its SaaS-based e-commerce backend system, ネクストエンジン. The app creates transfer slips for inventory moved between warehouses and physical stores or pop-up stores, and directly reflects outgoing and incoming stock in ネクストエンジン inventory, enabling accurate inventory data management in the age of AI agents.
SecureNavi offers free inspection checklist items and questionnaires consolidating alerts from various agencies. It opens “2線の匠クラウド” for a limited time to help compile inspections of contractors and internal operations
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SecureNavi株式会社 announced that it will offer, free of charge for a limited time, inspection checklist items and questionnaires compiling alerts from various agencies, along with “2線の匠クラウド,” a tool that helps compile inspection results.
Facts
Applications will be accepted through November 16, 2026
Japan’s first future-prediction book to explore “aging” and “death” in a single volume: AgeRobotics launches “エイジテック白書 2026-2060”—predicting 2060 across population, technology, all industries and 15 countries in approximately 400 pages
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AgeRobotics株式会社 has released “エイジテック白書 2026-2060,” a book forecasting the future of a super-aged society, on Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Across approximately 400 pages, it analyzes demographics, technology and trends in 15 countries, and aims to support decision-making by business leaders and policymakers.
SNS management agency service BAKUYASU AD to launch October 19
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StudioZ株式会社 will launch “バクヤスAD,” an SNS management agency service for businesses, on October 19. It supports X, Instagram and Threads, providing end-to-end services from planning through analysis.
Facts
Launching October 19
Monthly fee: 200,000 yen (before tax)
Monthly fee: 300,000 yen (before tax)
Capped at 100 posts per month
A combined total of 300 posts per month across 3 platforms
Supports up to 5 videos per month
Original1投稿あたり2,000円（税抜）
Original初期設定費用0円
Minimum contract period is 3 months, including the first month free
From “viewing” on-site cameras to an era of “managing” multiple sites together: 株式会社吉田東光 to launch cloud service “見守るViewer” for construction sites on October 19
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株式会社吉田東光 will release “見守るViewer,” a cloud-based viewing service that enables centralized management of video from multiple sites and cameras, on October 19, 2026.
Surplus electricity from “School Power Plants” to be supplied within 川崎市
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Kawasaki Mirai Energy will begin supplying surplus renewable electricity generated by municipal schools’ “School Power Plants” within the city, in coordination with 川崎市, TNクロス株式会社 and 株式会社東芝. It will also investigate and examine the feasibility of energy management using storage batteries.
For the construction industry | Frontline report on strategies to reduce SaaS costs through in-house AI development [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free its “Frontline Report on Strategies to Reduce SaaS Costs through In-House AI Development [October 2026 Edition]” for the construction industry. Based on survey data from 総務省 and IPA, it explains how to review SaaS costs and develop in-house business tools using generative AI.
株式会社I One strengthens consulting for pet grooming salons, ramping up support for event planning and execution
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株式会社I One will expand the scope of support offered through its consulting business for pet grooming salons starting in October 2026, and ramp up support for planning and running events such as technical workshops. In August, it held a one-day store manager event featuring Mr. Fujiwara at プードルプードル二子玉川店, and plans to hold a technical workshop on November 25 with Mr. Ryo Kikuchi.
Kawada Construction’s head office, “Mishima Office,” wins the 2026 Good Design Best 100
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Kawada Construction’s head office, “Mishima Office,” won the 2026 Good Design Award and a place in the Best 100. It was recognized for its decentralized head office concept and its design by 西沢立衛建築設計事務所.
PAÑPURI to hold grand opening of “PAÑPURI GINZA SIX” on Friday, October 16, 2026
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Thailand-born wellness fragrance brand PAÑPURI held the grand opening of its new store, “PAÑPURI GINZA SIX,” at GINZA SIX in Ginza, Tokyo, on October 16, 2026.
Accelerating new business development in the IP sector through “professional side jobs”: How アソビュー established its market-development strategy in approximately 3 months and built connections with key people at more than 10 companies
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アソビュー used the services of 株式会社プロの副業 to develop new business in the IP sector, building connections with key people at more than 10 companies in approximately 3 months.
Facts
Approximately 3 months
More than 10 companies
Approximately 2 weeks
Companies mentioned：株式会社Full Bet Group、株式会社プロの副業、アソビュー株式会社
“Suupa 3” dancer UWA (Uwa Kitadera) picks her F/W style… コモンユニーク unveils exclusive ZIGZAG lookbook
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Women’s fashion brand コモンユニーク has unveiled a lookbook for the 2026 F/W season in collaboration with dancer UWA, and will hold an exclusive pop-up exhibition at ZIGZAG starting October 19.
Darth Vader’s screen-used lightsaber and Boba Fett’s EE-3 blaster from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” to go up for auction
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Originalヘリテージ・オークションズは2026年11月12日、『スター・ウォーズ』の撮影使用ライトセーバーやブラスターなどを含む大型オークション「Ultimate Star Wars Auction」を開催する。ダース・ベイダーのライトセーバーは100万ドル以上、ボバ・フェットのブラスターは10万ドル以上の予想価格で出品される。また、東京では関連アイテム約500点を展示するポップカルチャー展も開催中。
Facts
Estimated winning bid: $1 million (approximately 160 million yen) or more
Sold for a record $3.75 million (approximately 600 million yen)
Estimated winning bid: $100,000 (approximately 16 million yen) or more
Original両アイテムの落札予想価格はいずれも1万ドル（約160万円）以上
Estimated winning bid: $20,000 or more
Estimated winning bid: $10,000 or more
Estimated winning bid: $3,000 or more
Estimated winning bid: $8,000 or more
Estimated winning bid: $15,000 or more
More than 500 collectible items are on public display
The collection, valued at more than $15 million (approximately 2.4 billion yen), includes
[Free] Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Real Estate Transaction Specialist Examination: Video Analysis of the Main Exam
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株式会社クレアール will offer a free video analysis of the main exam for the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Real Estate Transaction Specialist Examination starting October 29.
Facts
57 years of experience in qualification exam coaching
The Vampire Dies in No Time stage play to return by popular demand 3 years after its premiere! チケプラTrade resale now underway!
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株式会社チケットプラス announced that it will use its official resale service, チケプラTrade, for the return of the stage play The Vampire Dies in No Time. Resales will run from October 17 ahead of performances in November 2026.
Facts
3 years after its premiere
A long-awaited return is set for November 2026
Official resale underway from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17
Reserved seating: 11,500 yen
E-ticket adopted by more than 1,000 artists in total
The live stage at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026 in TOKYO will be streamed on FanStream/StreamPass!
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株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社チケットプラス announced that they will offer paid livestreams of the live stage at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026 in TOKYO, taking place at Makuhari Messe on October 31 and November 1, 2026, via their platforms FanStream and StreamPass.
Official resale for Theater Company Haikyu!! “Winners and Losers” starts on チケプラTrade on October 19!
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株式会社チケットプラス announced that it will use its official resale service, チケプラTrade, for “Winners and Losers,” the 3rd production by Theater Company Haikyu!!. Resale applications open on October 19.
Special collaboration items with Monchhichi (モンチッチ) are coming from JEANASIS! On sale from Wednesday, October 7
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株式会社ブランチ・アウト will begin selling collaboration items by JEANASIS and Monchhichi on October 7. The lineup includes 5 styles in total: 4 apparel styles and 2 accessory styles, available at physical stores and online.
“PAX Aus Debriefing” on Monday, November 16: Report on a visit to Australia’s gaming event PAX Aus! Learn about the game business at Oceania’s largest gaming event!
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特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO） will hold a debriefing on its visit to PAX Aus on November 16. The event will offer an opportunity to learn about the visit to the Australian gaming event and the game business. Admission is free.
ミガロHD to hold online earnings briefing for individual investors on November 9
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ミガロホールディングス株式会社 will hold an online earnings briefing for individual investors on November 9, 2026. President and CEO Nakanishi is scheduled to speak about the company’s performance and DX-related businesses.
[ハーゲンダッツ] For the first time, ハーゲンダッツ puts “aroma” at the center of a new series designed for grown-up evenings, with an emphasis on the lingering finish: ハーゲンダッツ Classy Night launches for a limited time on Tuesday, October 20!
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ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン株式会社 will launch ハーゲンダッツ Classy Night, a new series themed around “grown-up evenings,” for a limited time starting October 20. The series focuses on lingering aromas and includes 2 flavors: “Fragrant Chocolat Marc de Champagne” and “Aromatic Nutty Caramel, Smoky Style.”
Facts
432 yen (suggested retail price, including consumption tax)
Stay comfortable while working or gaming this winter. Launch of “Gaming Hand Warmer,” gloves that keep the backs of your hands gently warm while leaving your palms bare
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サンコー株式会社 launched the USB-powered “Gaming Hand Warmer,” which warms the backs of the hands, on October 19.
新潟市 is going all out to support soccer fans traveling to away games! The Away Supporter Hospitality Project is underway
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新潟市 is running the Away Supporter Hospitality Project to support アルビレックス新潟 fans traveling to away games. The project offers カターレ富山 supporters local food and sightseeing information, details on participating businesses offering perks, and a survey with a prize drawing.
[Event Report] Frozen toddler food “cotote” holds a parent-child tasting event with アカチャンホンポ; attendees say, “It was delicious and surprising” and “It gave us more choices”
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江崎グリコ株式会社 held parent-child tasting events for its frozen toddler food “cotote” in Osaka and Tokyo with 株式会社赤ちゃん本舗, and will begin selling the product at アカチャンホンポ stores on October 19.
7 dishes featuring Yamanashi specialties and local ingredients to be offered! “Yamanashi Gourmet Fair” to begin on Tuesday, October 20
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold the “Yamanashi Gourmet Fair” at セブン‐イレブン locations in Yamanashi Prefecture starting October 20, releasing 7 dishes made with ingredients from the prefecture.
A gathering of handsome store clerks who have become a hot topic on social media and are “good-looking guys you can meet”! A glasses shop clerk who resembles Kento Nakajima succeeds in picking up 100 people in 1 day!? A former K-pop idol now working at a kimono rental shop talks about gifts from passionate fans
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On October 18, 2026, ABEMA aired episode #138 of “Nanani Underground ABEMA,” featuring 3 SMAP members. 5 handsome store clerks who have become a hot topic on social media appeared, sharing stories about their popularity and their backgrounds.
【New service】Launching the “Victim Investigation and Fee Discount Campaign” to ease the cost burden of recovering from fraud. In response to numerous comments received through its 24-hour free consultation service, 株式会社データ・プロ is lowering the financial barriers for victims to help them resolve cases sooner
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株式会社データ・プロ has launched the “Victim Investigation and Fee Discount Campaign” to ease the financial burden on fraud victims. Through its 24-hour free consultation service, it aims to prevent people from giving up on investigations due to a lack of funds and help resolve cases sooner.
Facts
Free consultation service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
ピカピカ’s 1-day-only collaboration event at 北参道’s “昼の月。” ends on a high note
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The audio community app ピカピカ, operated by 夢の光株式会社, held a 1-day-only collaboration event on October 10, 2026, at the hidden retreat “昼の月。” in Kitasando. The event welcomed approximately 100 visitors and recorded approximately 200 sales, ending on a high note.
Preparing for major disasters and saving as many lives as possible: Crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation project “GCF” launches
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公益社団法人Civic Force has launched the 6th installment of its crowdfunding-style project “GCF,” using Saga Prefecture’s hometown tax donation program to strengthen preparedness for major disasters. The target amount is 1 million yen, and the fundraising period runs from October 19, 2026, to January 16, 2027.
Facts
The target amount is 1 million yen
The fundraising period is 90 days, from October 19, 2026, to January 16, 2027
85% of donations will be allocated to Civic Force
Regarding the amount remaining after deducting 2,000 yen from the donation
Total donations to projects to date have reached 4,803,500 yen
木下インターナショナル株式会社 introduces “Chablis Vallée du Valvan,” a new product from the Chablis estate ドメーヌ ジャン・コレ, its first in 15 years. The wine is made with organic grapes grown in Kimmeridgian soil and vinified in stainless steel tanks by Roman コレ.
株式会社Integral releases “Integral Security Report,” a public database organizing cyberattacks and information leaks disclosed in Japan since September 2025 from a technical perspective
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株式会社Integral has released “Integral Security Report,” a public database organizing cyberattacks and information leaks disclosed in Japan since September 2025 from a technical perspective. It contains more than 400 cases and provides analysis of trends such as intrusion vectors and methods.
Mac-focused buying service “MacRelic” opens new store, 【MacRelic Akihabara Store】, on October 19
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Mac-focused buying service “MacRelic,” operated by iput株式会社, will open its first physical store, “MacRelic Akihabara Store,” in Akihabara on October 19, 2026.
Win a character voice recording script! The “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” photo-posting campaign is underway!
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株式会社カプコン is running a photo-posting campaign for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Post on its official X account for a chance to win a character voice recording script or original merchandise. The results of its sword-fighting action video submission campaign have also been announced.
Facts
5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a voice recording script for a character featured in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
A chance to win an “Original T-shirt & Microfiber Handkerchief Set” in a lottery for 5 winners.
Total: Musashi (¥634,000)
Download version, standard edition: 8,990 yen (tax included)
Download version, Deluxe Edition: 9,990 yen (tax included)
Download version, Premium Deluxe Edition: 10,990 yen (tax included)
The nanobubble system marbb for beauty salons will exhibit at Beautyworld Osaka 2026. Try the marbb HOME home-care series, scheduled to go on sale on December 1, 2026, at the venue!
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株式会社マイクロバブル・ジャパン, which offers the marbb nanobubble system for beauty salons, will exhibit at Beautyworld Osaka 2026, starting October 19, 2026. At the trade show, the company will unveil a working model of marbb HOME, its home-care series scheduled to go on sale on December 1, 2026, and set up a hands-on experience area.
Facts
Approximately 12,000 locations nationwide
From Monday, October 19, through Wednesday, 21, 2026
Champagne house ペリエ ジュエ to hold the pop-up event THE HOUSE OF WONDER in Daikanyama for 5 days only, starting Wednesday, November 18.
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ペリエ ジュエ, offered by Pernod Ricard Japan, will hold THE HOUSE OF WONDER, a pop-up event celebrating its collaboration with Iris van Herpen, at Daikanyama Hillside Forum for 5 days only starting November 18. The event will feature an exhibition, a tasting program and limited-edition products for sale.
Facts
5 days only
Original2026年11月18日（水）から22日（日）までの5日間限定
Only 50 bottles will be sold.
Founded in 1811.
(¥7,500–¥13,000/person)
(¥17,000/person)
(¥8,000/person)
(¥5,000/person)
(¥23,000/person)
(90 minutes, ¥10,000/person)
Suggested retail price: 48,686 yen (including tax)
The Inu Fair will be held at イグーネ荒井 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, from October 23 to November 23, 2026.
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株式会社開日ホールディングス will hold the Inu Fair at イグーネ荒井 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, from October 23 to November 23, 2026. Events will include a solo exhibition and drawing commission event by sculptor Misato Sano, collaborative bread sales with TARO BAKERY, and drinks served by FLATWHITE COFFEE FACTORY.
INI member Kyosuke Fujimaki stars in his first solo ad! New web video for pi KON! Melting Fresh Konjac Smoothie launches October 19
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株式会社Mizkan will release a new web video for pi KON! Melting Fresh Konjac Smoothie, featuring INI member Kyosuke Fujimaki, on October 19, 2026. It will also run social media and purchaser-only campaigns.
Kishi, a world-ranked para-standing tennis player sponsored by the LITEC Group, wins the 5th All-Japan Para Standing Tennis Championships! CBD oil M-SPORTS supports the athlete’s endeavors
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Kishi, a para-standing tennis player sponsored by SAB Japan, part of the LITEC Group, won the PST-3 division at the 5th All-Japan Para Standing Tennis Championships. SAB Japan supports the athlete by providing CBD oil M-SPORTS.
Facts
5th All-Japan Para Standing Tennis Championships
PST-3
Lost a leg in a traffic accident at age 19
Since returning to competition in 2018
Including winning the following year’s 2019 World Championships
Launch of Post-Treatment Counseling Support, allowing patients to consult a different doctor with questions after cosmetic medical procedures. Full-scale rollout of トリビュー Treatment安心 Support
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株式会社トリビュー has begun full-scale provision, from October 9, 2026, of Post-Treatment Counseling Support for users who received procedures through the トリビュー cosmetic medical app, enabling them to consult a different doctor with post-treatment questions. This strengthens its 3-part support system alongside its existing contact channel and lawyer consultations.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
3 categories: rhinoplasty, liposuction and breast augmentation
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN releases a story trailer for Fukuoka’s Kokura, the Japanese city where Makoto Daito first arrives
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株式会社セガ has released a story trailer for the first chapter, “Kokura,” of the game STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. It depicts protagonist Makoto Daito’s struggle to survive in Kokura, Fukuoka. A DLC weapon is included as a pre-order bonus.
Facts
Scheduled for release on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
Physical edition: ¥9,000 (¥9,900 including tax)
Collector's Edition: ¥16,364 (¥18,000 including tax)
British organic cosmetics brand ニールズヤード レメディーズ launches a limited-edition advent calendar to mark its 45th anniversary
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British organic cosmetics brand ニールズヤード レメディーズ will release a limited-quantity advent calendar on Nov. 11 to mark its 45th anniversary. It will be priced at 63,800 yen (58,000 yen before tax) and sold through its official online shop and major stores.
Spaghetti no Pancho, a Neapolitan-style spaghetti restaurant operated by 株式会社パンチョ, an affiliate of 株式会社ファイブグループ, will open a new “Ageo” location in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 22, 2026, and hold 3 opening campaigns.
For the first time in Dynabook history, 4 colors offered for business PCs
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Dynabook has begun offering 4 colors for the 14.0-inch models of its business laptops “dynabook M64/RA” and “dynabook MA64/VA,” a first for the company, and expanded its entry-level lineup.
Smartphone trade-in service スマホコム to open new “スマホコム 秋葉原店” in Akihabara on Oct. 19
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Smartphone trade-in service スマホコム, operated by iput株式会社, will open a new store in Akihabara on Oct. 19, 2026. The company says it addresses discrepancies in appraisal values for Android devices and supports a wide range of models.
Albion to begin full-scale in-store use of new “Skin Sil Analyzer” counseling tool on Oct. 18
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株式会社アルビオン began full-scale use of its new “Skin Sil Analyzer” counseling tool at 666 participating stores on Oct. 18, 2026. The tool was jointly developed with 東京電機大学 and パナソニックシステムネットワークス開発研究所.
NPO法人Wisa and 学生団体Mary held an international exchange program from Sept. 16 to 21, 2026, in Nayarn Village, Luang Prabang Province, Laos. The program was part of “Focus on Myself (FoM),” a project by 学生団体SAL, an officially recognized student group at 慶應義塾大学. Participants took photographs and interviewed local children, with plans to exhibit their perspectives and values at the 慶應義塾大学 school festival, “Mita Festival,” in fall 2026.
Fewer than 1 in 10 children who refuse to attend school have reversed sleep schedules—bedtime is nearly the same as that of other children, with differences emerging in the morning [Analysis of wake-up and bedtime data from 4,061 cases of school refusal]
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An analysis by 株式会社スダチ of 4,061 records from free consultation interviews on support for school refusal found that children who do not attend school go to bed at nearly the same time as other children, but wake-up times differ. Typical reversed sleep schedules were seen in just 9.6%.
【Survey release】73.2% support personalized messaging, while 42.0% of companies use targeted distribution
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A survey by ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社 found that 73.2% of consumers support personalized messaging, while only 42.0% of companies use targeted distribution, highlighting challenges in acquiring and managing customer information.
Stay warm and save energy this winter! ベルメゾン launches warm, functional fashion items under its “WINTER HACK” collection
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通販事業 ベルメゾン, operated by 株式会社千趣会, unveiled new products on Oct. 19, 2026, under “WINTER HACK,” a functional fashion category designed to help people stay warm and save energy.
Facts
On sale from Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Price: 2,990 yen (tax included)
Price／3,990 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,990 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,990 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,490 yen (tax included)
Price／4,290–5,280 yen (tax included)
Price: 13,990 yen (tax included)
Boasts cumulative sales of 17 million items※3
We have reached the 50th anniversary of the brand’s launch
National average prices for all 3 types of investment properties hit new highs for the past 10 years. Tokyo’s 23 wards see condominium units surpass 40 million yen. “Income Property Market Trends Quarterly Report,” July–September 2026
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健美家株式会社 released its market trends report for July–September 2026, announcing that national average prices for all 3 types of investment properties—condominium units, apartment buildings and condominium buildings—had reached their highest levels in the past 10 years. Prices for condominium units in Tokyo’s 23 wards topped 40 million yen.
First demonstration in Japanese people that an increase in immune senescent cells※１ (cells with high SA-βGal※2 expression) associated with aging contributes to declining immune function
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In a study of 632 Japanese men and women aged 40 to under 60, 株式会社ファンケル demonstrated for the first time in Japanese people that the proportion of immune senescent cells (cells with high SA-βGal expression) among killer T cells in the blood increases with age, accompanied by a decline in the proportion of naive cells.
“Bad-boy craftsman” Terunosuke Takezai speaks candidly about live-action manga adaptations: “If you’re going to compromise, don’t do it.” “Princess” Hirona Nagahama shares story of her doting father who “spoils me,” prompting Akira Kawashima to ask, “Is that different from the kind of ‘dad’ we’re thinking of?” | “Uraaka Uraraka” #3
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On episode #3 of “Uraaka Uraraka,” a talk-variety show hosted by Akira Kawashima of Kirin, Terunosuke Takezai spoke candidly about live-action manga adaptations, stressing, “If you’re going to compromise, don’t do it.” Hirona Nagahama shared an anecdote about her doting father, prompting a quip from Kawashima.
Winners of the Periodontal Tissue Regenerative Medicine Award (KAKEN Award) announced at the 69th Autumn Meeting of the Japanese Society of Periodontology
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科研製薬 announced that winners of the Periodontal Tissue Regenerative Medicine Award (KAKEN Award) were announced at the 69th Autumn Meeting of the Japanese Society of Periodontology, held in Hiroshima on Oct. 16, 2026. Risa Mikami of Institute of Science Tokyo and Sota Motoike of Kyoto University's iPS Cell Research Institute were selected for the Outstanding Paper Award, while Toshiaki Nakamura of Kagoshima University Hospital and TRAN NGOC ANH KHOA of Niigata University were selected for the Outstanding Presentation Award.
For restaurant owners taking on soaring food and utility costs: Hideo Kawabata, who has supported 6,000 stores nationwide, will share strategies for increasing average customer spending and improving profit margins at an emergency, limited-to-5-participants Zoom workshop, running for 60 minutes from 15:00 on Monday, Oct. 26!
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Hideo Kawabata of 感謝株式会 will hold an emergency Zoom workshop on Oct. 26 to help restaurant owners address challenges in attracting customers, profitability and labor shortages.
As shoppers gear up to trade in for the new iPhone, a place to sell their old model “the same day”: iPhone買取市場, a mail-in purchasing specialist, will open its first physical store in Akihabara on Oct. 19
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iPhone買取市場, operated by iput株式会社, will open its first physical store in Akihabara on Oct. 19, 2026, and launch a same-day purchasing service that requires no appointment.
株式会社コロンバン will begin serving Christmas afternoon tea at コロンバン原宿サロン on Nov. 1. The limited menu, which includes sweets, savory items and drinks, is priced at ¥5,000 for the 2-tier option and ¥7,500 for the 3-tier option.
“Bringing voices from the field to the evolution of robots.” 日本AIセンターHD strengthens development partnerships and unveils new Noruno Atlas cart-transport robot
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日本AIセンターホールディングス株式会社 is strengthening its collaboration with development partners to customize solutions for specific work sites and develop new solutions. As part of this effort, it unveiled the Noruno Atlas cart-transport robot developed by しあわせもの工房. It is also rolling out a special model of the collaborative transport robot Souther with 株式会社Doog.
[Held in Hirado, Nagasaki] Experts offer solutions to management, tax, inheritance and business succession concerns! Tax consultation sessions offering easy access to specialists to be held on Nov. 23 and Dec. 4, 2026
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税理士法人アップパートナーズ' Saga-Imari Office will hold free tax consultation sessions on management, taxes, inheritance and business succession in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Nov. 23, 2026, and Dec. 4.
【JOSHU RYDEEN】Women's 3x3 basketball home game to be held in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 7!
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JOSHU RYDEEN, a women's 3x3 basketball team based in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, will hold a home game at Ota City Sports Park Municipal Gymnasium on Nov. 7, 2026. 株式会社PHYSIOFLEX is the title sponsor, and the event will also feature a special show by the Little Kiyohara Impression Baseball Team and a wheelchair basketball experience.
Special exhibition “SOUNDS of HUMANITY—Voices of People Living Through Humanitarian Crises” to be held
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国境なき医師団（MSF）日本 will hold the special exhibition “SOUNDS of HUMANITY,” highlighting voices from humanitarian crises, at Futako-Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics in Tokyo from Nov. 17 to 23.
電通デジタル launches joint project with 慶應義塾大学 to address ad fraud in the age of AI
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電通デジタル will launch a project with 岸博幸研究室 at 慶應義塾大学大学院メディアデザイン研究科 to address ad fraud in the age of AI and foster a healthy digital advertising market. A lecture is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2026.
Launch of JAPAN AI Search 3.0, a knowledge search platform that provides answers supported by evidence from internal documents
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JAPAN AI株式会社 began offering JAPAN AI Search 3.0, a knowledge search platform that answers questions with supporting evidence from internal documents, on Oct. 19, 2026. The product scored 88.36 points on the EnterpriseRAG-Bench benchmark, performance equivalent to 3rd place on the public leaderboard.
Facts
Became available on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Scored 88.36 points out of 100※2
Equivalent to 3rd place
Based on approximately 510,000 English-language internal documents
Answered 500 questions
Scores range from 41.87 to 61.03 points
Incorrect or unanswered responses accounted for 9.03%
Search services from 4 major companies scored 31.46–50.62%
The top 3 systems (Flexor.ai, CDL and Mixedbread) scored 7.29–10.62%
エムティーアイ launches WERIMO weather alert service for businesses
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株式会社エムティーアイ began offering WERIMO, a weather alert service for businesses, on Oct. 19. Golf courses are the first to adopt the service, which centralizes information on rain, lightning, heatstroke and other hazards for sharing between control rooms and on-site staff to support safety management.
Facts
Launching on Monday, Oct. 19
More than 20 years of providing weather services for BtoC and BtoB customers
VISUALogic × PRESSTONE produce music video for new 韻シストBAND song “Wine Ya Budy”
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VISUALogic, the creative brand of the Shin Unity Group, and music production company PRESSTONE jointly produced a music video for 韻シストBAND's new song “Wine Ya Budy.” Filming used an LED set and XR technology, and the video is scheduled for release on YouTube in August 2026.
Facts
【Coming to YouTube in August 2026!】
【Out October 16! Enjoy the behind-the-scenes video as well】
Companies mentioned：株式会社シンユニティ、VISUALogic、PRESSTONE、branch studio
Bizmates welcomes With The World, which connects with schools in 67 countries, into its group
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ビズメイツ株式会社 announced that it had acquired shares in With The World, which has a network of more than 500 schools in 67 countries, making it a subsidiary. It plans to make the company a wholly owned subsidiary through a simplified share exchange on October 30. By combining the strengths of both companies, it aims to support international collaborative learning for a wide range of people, from school education to corporate training.
Facts
67 countries worldwide
More than 500 schools
Acquired as of October 16, 2026
To become a wholly owned subsidiary through a simplified share exchange on October 30
Voting rights ownership ratio: 90.7%
With The World was founded in Kobe in 2018
Companies mentioned：ビズメイツ株式会社、With The World、株式会社ヒップスターゲート、環境省、文部科学省、国連開発計画、UNDP、シティ・ファウンデーション
Explore the city and encounter art: the immersive event TOKYO ART DOTS runs Nov. 5 (Thu.)–8 (Sun.). Tokyo Tatemono and Heralbony present “Brilliant Diversity Beyond Time” in front of Tokyo Station
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東京建物株式会社 and 株式会社ヘラルボニー will hold the immersive art event TOKYO ART DOTS in front of Tokyo Station from November 5 to 8, 2026.
Facts
November 5 (Thu.)–8 (Sun.), 2026
A 130-year story
Approximately 31 m high
Approximately 3,000 m²
Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、BAG-Brillia Art Gallery-、トフロム八重洲 タワー、HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA
サンディスク selected as exclusive storage partner for Meta VR Glasses
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サンディスク announced a partnership with Meta社 as the exclusive partner for next-generation flash storage solutions for Meta VR Glasses, scheduled for release in spring 2027, and its entry into the company’s “Made for Meta” ecosystem.
“Yume no Japanet Takata~♪” selected for the Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027; 9-second special version featuring the “Hoo♪ Hoo♪” call-and-response lyrics now available
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株式会社ジャパネットたかた has entered its theme song “Yume no Japanet Takata~♪” in the Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027, hosted by 株式会社エクシング. A 9-second special version with lyrics will be available at JOYSOUND locations nationwide starting October 14, 2026, and supporters of V・ファーレン長崎 also use it as a cheer song.
Facts
Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027
From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
As a 9-second sound logo
Since 1998
The milestone of its 40th anniversary
Nationwide distribution begins sequentially from 10/14 (Wed.)!
“Sound Logo Feature” starts on 10/20 (Tue.)
The period runs from 2026/12/1 (Tue.) to 2027/1/11 (Mon., public holiday)
“Hair volumizer”※1 draws a strong response within 1 month of launch: Scalp D NEXT+ “Carbonated Volume-Up Kenzan” to be advertised on public transport across Japan, including JR東日本
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アンファー株式会社 will roll out transit advertising for “Carbonated Volume-Up Kenzan,” launched on September 9, across regions nationwide starting October 19.
First collaboration glasses cord with lolita fashion model Misako Aoki to launch from Zolita TOKYO（ゾリータ トウキョウ）, a specialty lolita eyewear brand
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Zolita TOKYO, a specialty lolita eyewear shop operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, will launch 6 types of glasses cords supervised by fashion model Misako Aoki starting October 23, 2026. Each is priced at 9,900 yen (tax included).
株式会社ベネクス will launch RECOVERY HEAT+, an enhanced version of the winter-limited series of VENEX recovery wear, on October 20, 2026. The new series is lighter while maintaining its heat-retention properties, and accessories including slippers will also be available.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
A period of “7 years”
18,700–19,800 yen (tax included)
18,700–23,100 yen (tax included)
7,700–14,300 yen (tax included)
Acrylic 53%
Rayon 27%
Polyester 20%
A cumulative total of 2.6 million pieces in the series
Make bathing time part of your conditioning for tomorrow’s performance. New brand SUUN. launches a project on CAMPFIRE
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Bath additive brand SUUN. proposes a “nighttime conditioning routine” aimed at improving performance the next day and will launch a project on crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE on October 19, 2026.
Music connecting “life” and “hope”: “1st Symphony of Life and Hope in Kobe” set for November 23 (Mon., public holiday)
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ユニバースリンク announced that it will hold the “1st Symphony of Life and Hope in Kobe” at Kobe Port Oasis Grand Hall on November 23, 2026. Performers include Yuichi Kimura, Meriken Hatoba Drums, Sugars, Eriko Matsumoto and Minehaha. Admission is 5,000 yen for general entry.
Check how it works with a “free prototype” before investing in costly system development. “Campus,” an AI business tool development service born from the front lines of DX consulting and built on a “try before you build” approach, now fully available nationwide
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株式会社ジョイントストラグル began full-scale nationwide provision of “Campus,” an AI business tool development service for small and medium-sized businesses, in September 2026. The service takes a “try before you build” approach: it creates and provides a free prototype tool before costly system development, then proceeds with formal implementation after users test it in the workplace.
Lineup announced for the Nov. 6–8 edition of digital game expo ENDIX! Exhibitors include THQ Nordic, Bohemia Interactive, 505 Games and Frozen District
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The lineup has been announced for digital game expo ENDIX, taking place Nov. 6–8, with exhibitors including THQ Nordic, Bohemia Interactive, 505 Games and Frozen District.
Facts
November 6–8
2026
More than 50 titles
Companies mentioned：Endix Expo ltd、THQ Nordic、Bohemia Interactive、505 Games、Frozen District、Alienware、Elgato、Noodlecake Games、PLAYISM、Crimson Dusk、Horrified Triangles、Crema、株式会社ごぜんゲームズ、Steam、Epic Games Store
Notice of name change for the UDX Hall & Conference facilities
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デイ・ナイト株式会社 announced that the event hall and conference facilities at Akihabara UDX, owned by NTT都市開発株式会社, will be brought under a unified brand name starting November 19, 2026.
“Jag web editor for the Jimdo Creator” launches, enabling bulk edits to Jimdo sites without opening the editing screen. Includes revision history and rollback, text comparison, and safeguards against confusing multiple sites
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 launched the paid tool “Jag web editor for the Jimdo Creator” on October 19, 2026, enabling users to read and write to sites created with Jimdo Creator without opening the editing screen.
Facts
The one-time purchase price is ¥50,000 (tax included)
Includes 1 year of updates and support
¥40,000 per year (tax included)
124 pages, 2,079 components, 12 forms, and 23,451 characters of policy text
After first fixing the URLs of 49 pages, move the pages
Publish 183 blog posts all at once
Across sites on 3 plans
A full refund is available within 14 days of purchase
Saeko captivates with a fresh take on “intra-cellular beauty.” Appointed brand ambassador for “OSMO.3/3”; new visuals unveiled!
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健創ファクトリー株式会社 and BAKUCHIS Corporation株式会社 have appointed Saeko as brand ambassador for “OSMO.3/3,” an inner-care brand focused on the body’s water balance, and unveiled new visuals. The brand will exhibit at Beautyworld Osaka in October 2026 and present “OSMO.3/3 INNER SHOT” for the first time.
“CAFE ours 世田谷,” a café and restaurant offering a place for everyone to gather, will open on the 2nd floor of the new Setagaya City Hall on October 19.
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株式会社WAT will open “CAFE ours 世田谷,” a café and restaurant, on the 2nd floor of the East Building of the new Setagaya City Hall on October 19, 2026. The approximately 160-seat space will serve as a welcoming public gathering place, offering its own brand and ingredients from producers, and operating from morning until night.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
WAT was selected through Setagaya City’s 2025 public call for operators
The second phase of construction was completed in September 2026