[Fukuoka, Toho Village] THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWARA- launches dedicated ordering page where customers can choose cakes for their dogs
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A dedicated Cake.jp ordering page has opened at THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWAR-, operated by サステナブルホールディングス株式会社, allowing customers to order cakes and bouquets for their dogs in advance and pick them up at the facility’s front desk.
Companies mentioned：サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWAR-、Cake.jp、glampark
“Hello, Shizuoka! It’s Okan.” “Okan Pan” makes its first appearance in JR Central’s Shizuoka area!! Available for a limited time at 12 locations, including Mishima, Shizuoka and Hamamatsu, starting Oct. 20
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“Okan Pan,” operated by 株式会社ダイヤ, will be sold for a limited time from Oct. 20, 2026, at 12 station shops in the Shizuoka area operated by JR東海リテイリング・プラス.
[Karuizawa × nighttime economy] A one-night-only dinner party to be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the former Mikasa Hotel, an Important Cultural Property marking its 120th anniversary. A special dinner event limited to 12 guests, bringing the splendor of Taisho-era banquets back to life.
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A special dinner event limited to 12 guests will be held on Oct. 31, 2026, at the former Mikasa Hotel, managed by 株式会社日比谷花壇.
Facts
Marking the 120th anniversary of its founding in Meiji 39 (1906)
Kikkoman “Delicious Memories” Photo and Story Contest: Entries open Oct. 19!
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キッコーマン株式会社 will begin accepting entries on Oct. 19 for a photo and story contest themed around “Delicious Memories.” The grand prize is a gift card worth 50,000 yen.
[Joint media briefing by 3 companies] How will employment in Aichi change in an era when workers choose their employers?
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A joint media briefing by 3 companies—株式会社スタートライン, 株式会社ダイブ and 株式会社ジンジブ—will be held in Aichi Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2026. The briefing will explain current conditions and corporate initiatives related to employment for people with disabilities, resort jobs and high school students’ employment.
Reservations open for Formlabs 3D printer “Form Studio 1” series [APPLE TREE株式会社]
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APPLE TREE株式会社 began accepting reservations on Oct. 16, 2026, for the “Form Studio 1” series of Formlabs stereolithography 3D printers and post-processing equipment.
[Recommendations] Toward a society that can “make full use of” AI robotics
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株式会社三菱総合研究所 has compiled 3 recommendations for building and developing robot service providers (RSPs) to accelerate the social implementation of AI robotics. An estimated labor shortage of approximately 1.44 million people is expected by 2040, and the government aims to deploy 10 million units and attract 10.5 trillion yen in public and private investment. The report says that using RSPs could address approximately 30% of the labor shortage, and calls for practical initiatives and wider deployment in 3 fields: construction, infrastructure inspections, and nursing care and daily living.
Facts
An estimated labor shortage of approximately 1.44 million people by 2040
Aims to deploy approximately 10 million AI robots by 2040
Direction is to make public and private investments totaling 10.5 trillion yen by fiscal 2040
Could address approximately 30% of the labor shortage
Limited to 3 days! An interactive Halloween event to enjoy in the renovated hotel: “Prana Stamp Rally: The Absent-Minded Wizard’s Lost Items! — Let’s Find 5 Magical Items”
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A 3-day-only interactive Halloween event, “Prana Stamp Rally,” will be held at 三井ガーデンホテルプラナ東京ベイ, operated by 株式会社三井不動産ホテルマネジメント, on Oct. 23, 24 and 31, 2026. Guests who visit 5 spots around the hotel and collect stamps will receive a limited-quantity treat.
Joint media study session by 3 companies to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11
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3 companies, including 株式会社ダイブ, will hold a joint media study session on employment for people with disabilities, resort jobs and high school student employment in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2026.
New release of original bottle “Glen Scotia 2018 7 Year Old,” with priority access for members!
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株式会社ウイスキー文化研究所 will release a limited run of 205 bottles of 7-year-old single malt Scotch whisky distilled in 2018 at the Glen Scotia Distillery, exclusively for members of its “Whisky Connoisseur Club.”
Companies selected for the JR East Startup Program Spring 2026
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JR East and JR East Startup selected 8 proposals from 173 submissions for the spring 2026 “JR East Startup Program.” The 14th DEMODAY, where the selected companies will present examples of co-creation, will be held at LUMINE 0 at JR Shinjuku Station on Dec. 9.
KPMGジャパン releases preliminary findings from its “Cybersecurity Survey 2026/27”
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KPMGジャパン has released preliminary findings from its “Cybersecurity Survey 2026/27,” which surveyed 420 companies in Japan. The growing use of AI and increase in attacks via supply chains have highlighted issues including larger budgets, a shortage of personnel, and management of subsidiaries and contractors.
Facts
420 publicly listed companies in Japan and unlisted companies with annual sales of at least 100 billion yen
41.4% reported financial losses to their own company
32.3% reported leaks of customers’ or business partners’ personal information
Attacks routed through domestic contractors and business partners caused the most damage, at 14.1%
While 56.9% of companies are increasing their cybersecurity budgets
41.3% have not formulated a mid-term plan
87.4% of companies recognize that their cybersecurity teams are understaffed
The most common approach, at 34.7%, was to implement the same measures as at headquarters and manage operations centrally
At overseas subsidiaries, the combined share of companies that delegate decisions on measures to the subsidiaries and those that do not know the status of measures was 38.3%
96.6% of companies use generative AI
47.9% of companies mainly use or are considering AI agents and autonomous AI
[東急SレイエスFC] signs bonds partner agreement with K-Studio
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東急SレイエスFC has signed a bonds partner agreement with K-Studio and will work on using pickleball courts at アディダスフットサルパークあざみ野 and on community engagement activities.
Japan’s largest programming contest for elementary school students, Tech Kids Grand Prix 2026 Supported by Cygames, receives a record 11,807 entries
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The “Tech Kids Grand Prix 2026” programming contest for elementary school students, jointly held by 株式会社テレビ朝日 and 株式会社CA Tech Kids, received a record 11,807 entries.
鈴与㈱ donates a total of 2.5 million yen to welfare organizations and others in Shizuoka City (33rd Matching Gift)
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鈴与株式会社 donated a total of 2.5 million yen on Oct. 19 to welfare facilities, volunteer organizations and others in Shizuoka City as part of its 33rd Matching Gift.
Novacel to produce new commercial for Teikoku Pharma Care’s “Harix 55”
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Novacel is producing a new commercial for Teikoku Pharma Care’s “Harix 55.” Targeting dual-income households, the commercial featuring Tomoharu Shoji and his wife, Miki Fujimoto, will begin airing on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
There are approximately 13 million dual-income households
Originalダッソー・システムズ、NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026で AIを活用したバーチャルツイン・ファクトリーを紹介
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ダッソー・システムズ will present AI-powered virtual twin factories and industrial AI architectures at NVIDIA GTC Berlin, taking place in Berlin from October 20 to 22, 2026.
Next year is the Year of the Sheep! Share New Year’s greetings with a joyful zodiac photo: Call for participants in “Sheep Wedding Photos”
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ワタベウェディング株式会社 is seeking 1 couple to participate in “Sheep Wedding Photos,” a limited wedding photography project inspired by the 2027 zodiac Year of the Sheep, offering the chance to take photos with real sheep.
北九州市 selected names for its new vision characters and held an announcement ceremony on October 19, Reiwa 8. Following a final vote, the boy was named “ハッピー” and the girl “チャーミー.”
[Save up to ¥10,000] 北九州市’s premium Paycha vouchers open for second-round applications on October 22!
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北九州市 will open the second round of applications for its premium digital vouchers, “Paycha,” on October 22, 2026. The premium rate is 20%, offering savings of up to ¥10,000 on a purchase of up to ¥50,000. The vouchers are valid through January 15, 2027.
Facts
Paycha’s premium rate is 20%
Original1口5,000円で6,000円分のお買い物に利用でき
Each person can apply for up to 10 vouchers
A purchase of up to ¥50,000 gets you ¥60,000 worth of vouchers
Saving you ¥10,000
Valid through Friday, January 15, 2027
About 1,800 Paycha participating stores in the city (supermarkets / drugstores / restaurants / clothing stores / beauty salons, etc.
The second-round application period runs from October 22 to 26
Lottery results announced from 10:00 on Sunday, November 1, 2026
Top-up period: after winning through 23:59 on Thursday, November 5
Keihan Hotels & Resorts Beverage Director 岩田 渉 reaches the final of the prestigious ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2026 as Japan’s representative for the first time in 26 years, taking 3rd place worldwide
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岩田渉, beverage director at Keihan Hotels & Resorts, reached the final as Japan’s representative at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2026, held in Lisbon, Portugal, and took 3rd place worldwide. This was a landmark achievement, marking Japan’s first final appearance in 26 years since 1995.
Facts
2026
Oct. 11, 2026
Friday the 16th
66 participants
World No. 3
Original26年ぶり
1995
2000
3rd person
2019
11th place
2023
No. 5
3 consecutive competitions
1969
Original3年に1度
1989
4 years
2014
2017
8th
2018
4th
2020
2021
Spring 2027
Companies mentioned：京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、国際ソムリエ協会、一般社団法人日本ソムリエ協会、ザ・サウザンド京都、琵琶湖ホテル、ニデック京都タワー、Cave de K(カーヴ・ド・ケイ)
“Restaurant RASPBERRY with MOON BAR,” overlooking Osaka Castle, to reopen as a “Japanese food experience restaurant” on November 2
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“Restaurant RASPBERRY with MOON BAR,” operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will reopen on November 2, 2026, as a “Japanese food experience restaurant” overlooking Osaka Castle. It will serve wagyu sukiyaki and shabu-shabu for international visitors to Japan, with Kyoto-grown Uji tea and pickles as part of its hospitality.
eiicon selected as promoter for the Reiwa 8 “Digital Innovation City協議会 Business Expansion Support Project”
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株式会社eiicon has been selected as promoter for the Reiwa 8 “Digital Innovation City協議会 Business Expansion Support Project” and will support the attraction and establishment of startups in the waterfront subcenter, providing ongoing assistance.
Facts
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
Creating more than 100,000 matching opportunities
Supported open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
Selected 140 companies across more than 20 prefectures
Give used clothes a new life in the community with high school students! Free “¥0 Market,” with a limit of 3 items per person, to be held at くずはモール
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As part of the clothing-circulation project “RELEASE⇔CATCH,” promoted by 株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム, a free used-clothing giveaway event, the “¥0 Market,” will be held at くずはモール on November 8, 2026, with high school students taking part in running the event.
Free admission to selected performances and exhibitions at Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities for people aged 18 and under! “Welcome Youth 2027” launches!
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公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団 will hold “Welcome Youth 2027,” offering free admission to performances and exhibitions at Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities for people aged 18 and under.
Wear-testing conducted in collaboration with 日本女子大学! “スフレエアーヒート 中綿リバーシブルコート,” featuring functional “SOUFFLE AIR® HEAT” padding, now on sale
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株式会社AOKI has begun selling the “スフレエアーヒート 中綿リバーシブルコート,” featuring functional “SOUFFLE AIR® HEAT” padding, following wear-testing conducted in collaboration with 日本女子大学.
So many ways to enjoy tuna! Richly flavored southern bluefin tuna upper lean cuts for just ¥121 per piece! A wide variety of flavors, from freshly sliced, seared, marinated and fried tuna to fatty tuna and tuna rice bowls. The “Kappa’s Classic Tuna Festival” is on!
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カッパ・クリエイト株式会社 will hold the “Kappa’s Classic Tuna Festival” from October 22 to November 11, 2026, offering a variety of tuna dishes, including southern bluefin tuna upper lean cuts for ¥121 per piece, tax included.
博報堂 begins offering its “Image Similarity Checker” to businesses, supporting creative governance in the generative AI era
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博報堂 has begun offering its “Image Similarity Checker” to client companies. The tool automatically assesses the risk of copyright infringement in images created with generative AI.
The エキュート大宮店 location of 「おむすび処 ほんのり屋」, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, reopened on October 21, 2026, and will sell collaboration merchandise with Suica and run a coupon giveaway campaign on X.
Facts
Grilled salmon rice ball / 330 yen per 1 piece
With purchases of 800 yen (tax included) or more
Sale price: 2,480 yen (tax included)
Special Suica discount price: 2,380 yen (tax included)
TikTok LIVE, in partnership with 近畿大学, will hold a special lecture on October 20, inviting active creators. Under the theme “Expression and Problem-Solving,” participants will consider together how to communicate information in the digital age.
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TikTok LIVE will hold a special lecture in partnership with 近畿大学 on October 20, 2026. The theme is “Expression and Problem-Solving,” and active creators will be invited to discuss how to communicate information in the digital age.
Could “Shinkenzemi High School Course” become a romance film⁉ Ren Igarashi gives a heartfelt performance as an ordinary high school student; tie-up with ABEMA’s “Today, I Fell in Love.”
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株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション will team up “Shinkenzemi High School Course” with ABEMA’s romance reality show “Today, I Fell in Love” and release a new web commercial, “The Equation of You and Me,” featuring Ren Igarashi from October 19, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 19, 2026 (Monday)
A major overhaul for the first time in about 10 years
AI question feature available for questions 24 hours a day
About 1600 video lessons
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、ベネッセ、ABEMA、IVI Entertainment
Regarding the companies selected for the JR東日本 Startup Program 2026 Spring
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JR東日本 and JR東日本スタートアップ selected 8 companies from 173 proposals for the 2026 Spring 「JR東日本スタートアッププログラム」. The 14th JR東日本スタートアッププログラム DEMODAY, featuring presentations and exhibits by the selected companies, will be held at LUMINE 0 at JR Shinjuku Station on December 9.
“未来のレモンサワー” becomes the first domestic beverage to obtain a dynamic design registration
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アサヒビール has obtained Japan’s first dynamic design right for a domestic beverage, covering the motion of a lemon slice rising in its RTD “未来のレモンサワー.” Year-round sales will begin on October 20.
NIJISANJI EN to exhibit at AFA Singapore 2026, taking place from Friday, November 27, 2026! Stage appearance also confirmed!
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NIJISANJI EN, the VTuber group operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will exhibit at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026, held in Singapore from November 27, 2026, with 4 members appearing on stage.
【栄光ゼミナール×RIDDLER (Riddler)】Major cram school and puzzle-creator collective collaborate on “Puzzle-Solving Thinking Type Diagnosis 2026 Autumn,” launching October 19
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栄光ゼミナール, operated by 株式会社栄光, is teaming up with puzzle-creator collective RIDDLER株式会社 to launch the free “Puzzle-Solving Thinking Type Diagnosis 2026 Autumn” on October 19, 2026.
“Survive in this world”—new merchandise for the TV anime DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION from COSPA(コスパ)!!【株式会社コスパ】
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株式会社コスパ announced that it will release new merchandise (T-shirts, a large tote bag and a pass case) for the TV anime DARK MACHINE THE ANIMATION, which will air from October 2026. Reservations are open through November 8, 2026, and the items are scheduled for release in late December 2026.
Facts
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Made with “5.6-ounce” fabric
To air on フジテレビ and other channels from October 2026
Scheduled for release in late December 2026
【Standard reservation period】through November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
Continues to bring more than 2,500 items to market every year
【フジテレビ】SNS views surpass 10 million in total! The highly anticipated second season of the historical BL drama! “Chimhyan: The Young Lord and the Secret Tailor Season ２” begins streaming all episodes exclusively from ０ o'clock on Sunday, November １
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FOD, the video streaming service of フジテレビ, will exclusively stream the Korean BL drama “針香＜チムヒャン＞～若君と秘密の仕立て屋～シーズン２” from November 1. Season 1 surpassed 10 million total views on social media and ranked No. 1 in FOD’s Asian drama rankings.
Facts
10 million total views on social media
7.3 million views on YouTube
About 2.7 million views on Instagram
About 60% of viewers
From ０ o'clock on Sunday, November １
All 8 episodes
More than 100,000 titles
More than 200 magazines
More than 700,000 e-books
1,320 yen per month (tax included)
1,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社フジテレビジョン、フジテレビ、FOD、Tonfilm AI Studio、YouTube、Instagram、TOHOシネマズ
Can you turn that theme into a game in 6 hours!? Five students from the Game and CG program take on “FUSE43”! They push their limits making a game alongside game creators!
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On October 17, 2026, 5 students from the Game and CG program at 国際アート＆デザイン大学校, part of NSGグループ, took on a game-development challenge lasting about 6 hours at “FUSE43,” a game development event organized by IGDA東北. Graduates also took part on the organizing team, gaining real-world experience.
【都シティ 大阪天王寺】Hosting a New Year’s event for the whole family: “New Year Family Buffet”
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都シティ大阪天王寺 will hold its “New Year Family Buffet” on January 1 and 2, 2027. Family-friendly activities will include a Japanese drum performance and a prize drawing, with reservations opening on October 20, 2026.
広島駅弁当株式会社 and ひろしま地産地消推進協議会 will jointly hold the “Minori Minoru Marche” and “Ekiben Festival” at JR広島駅, selling ingredients produced in 広島県 and station bento from across Japan.
【Korea’s NC】New casual mobile game “Planet-Destroying Meow Meow Meow” launches in 6 regions, including Japan and Korea, from NC’s casual mobile game subsidiary VeroPlay!
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A new app, “Planet-Destroying Meow Meow Meow,” developed by Super Rabbit Games, has launched in 6 regions, including Japan, from NC Corporation’s casual mobile game subsidiary VeroPlay.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社、NC Corporation、VeroPlay、Super Rabbit Games、Super Rabbit Games Corp.、VeroPlay Limited
Online event on Nov. 17 (Tuesday) from 19:00! Explaining how to assess the value of older properties and investment strategies that go beyond simply buying
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a free online webinar featuring Ken Tasaki, executive managing director of 株式会社GROUND estate. The topic will be how to assess the value of older properties and investment strategies in an age of inflation.
Aiming to help parents and children move past being told, “Let’s wait and see.” Crowdfunding underway to donate books to families struggling with children’s tantrums and verbal abuse, with a goal of donating 500 books nationwide
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Nicotto Project by 株式会社パステルコミュニケーション is running a crowdfunding campaign to donate books to families struggling with children’s tantrums and verbal abuse. Its ultimate goal is to donate 2,000 books across all 47 prefectures, with an initial target of 500 books.
Facts
Donation of 500 books
Donation of 2,000 books
The target amount is ¥1.7 million
A total of 230,405 children and students nationwide receive instruction through resource rooms
An increase of 27,029 from the previous fiscal year
[SCS Evaluation System] AI Security and Digital Arts to co-host webinar
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AIセキュリティ株式会社 and デジタルアーツ株式会社 will co-host a webinar on October 28, 2026, about complying with the Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening the Supply Chain (SCS Evaluation System).
Facts
Date and time: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00–13:00
[Chestnuts and a little chocolate.] A touch of chocolate’s sweet appeal paired with the warm, comforting taste of chestnuts. H’s CREAM introduces its new “Marron Chocolat” on October 23 (Friday).
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H’s CREAM, operated by 有限会社マンゴースィーツインターナショナル, will launch 4 new autumn-limited items in its “Marron Chocolat” series on October 23. A new store is also scheduled to open at Aeon Mall Date in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, on November 27, 2026.
3-minute walk from Higashi-Totsuka Station! Fighting Lab Higashi-Totsuka Station Front, a kickboxing and martial arts gym, opens! A new location where beginners and experienced athletes alike can train and have fun
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Fighting Lab Higashi-Totsuka Station Front, a kickboxing and martial arts gym operated by トイカツ株式会社, has opened in a convenient location just a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Totsuka Station. It welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced athletes, and members can also use affiliated locations nationwide.
Experience the full appeal of Fukushima’s 7 Okuaizu municipalities in Tokyo! “Gather Together! Friends of Okuaizu” to be held on November 22 (Sunday)
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The Regional and Human Resources Co-Creation Organization and 只見川電源流域振興協議会 will hold “Gather Together! Friends of Okuaizu,” an event showcasing the appeal of Fukushima Prefecture’s 7 Okuaizu municipalities, at SHAKOBA in Minato, Tokyo, on November 22, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
7 Okuaizu municipalities
14:00〜16:30
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 地域・人材共創機構、只見川電源流域振興協議会、奥会津振興センター、Future Research Institute、青森大学、株式会社リビタ、株式会社SATORU、tsuguto合同会社、一般社団法人環境パートナーシップ会議
“No more worrying about creating a résumé.” The yagish résumé app gets a makeover with AI
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株式会社Yagish has completely revamped the smartphone app for its résumé-building service “yagish,” which has had 16 million users to date, as a native app. It launched for iOS and Android on October 16, 2026. The new app includes an AI concierge, AI-assisted writing and an ID photo feature, letting users complete the process from input to submission on their smartphones.
Ahead of November’s changes to the tax-free shopping system, purchases by inbound visitors at vintage watch specialty stores in Tokyo have risen to approximately 1.7 times the level for the same period last month
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株式会社ファイアーキッズ says purchases by inbound visitors have increased ahead of the Nov. 1 change to the tax exemption system (transition to a refund method), with the number of items purchased up about 1.7 times and the amount spent up about 2.0 times compared with the same period last month.
Facts
About 1.7 times compared with the same period last month
The amount spent on purchases was about 2.0 times higher
The number of high-value items purchased was about 2.8 times higher
The number of visitors to Japan in August 2026 was 3,098,900
Inbound visitors totaled 2,963, accounting for 70.6％
[Wooden-House Seismic Diagnosis Software] “HOUSE-DOC Ver.8” released early!
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株式会社構造システム has released “HOUSE-DOC Ver.8” early, software for seismic diagnosis and reinforcement calculations for wooden houses that supports the latest “2025 Revised Edition: Seismic Diagnosis and Reinforcement Methods for Wooden Houses.” The new version makes N-value calculations a standard feature and adds building-weight calculations in response to amendments to the Building Standards Act and mandatory energy efficiency requirements, as well as more advanced deterioration assessments.
Social experiment for walkable urban development to be held at Fujieda Station Plaza
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藤枝市役所 will conduct a social experiment in walkable urban development at the north and south station plazas of Fujieda Station from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3. Street furniture such as benches and artificial turf will be installed, and feedback will be collected at “Bon Marche Fujieda” on Oct. 25.
Facts
Oct. 25 (Sun.)–Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday)
The “Walkable Downtown Promotion Plan,” scheduled to be formulated in Reiwa 9
西日本鉄道株式会社 announced that it will relocate “オ・ボルドー・フクオカ,” a Bordeaux Wine Council-approved wine bar currently operating in Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, to ソラリア西鉄ホテル福岡 and reopen after renovations on Dec. 1, 2026.
Facts
Reopening after renovations on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Opened in May 2016
Has been involved in store operations since July 2019
[Current location’s final day of business] Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
[Number of seats] 18 seats
The bar stocks about 100 varieties and more than 5,000 bottles of wine
Korean wellness brand ONHAM arrives in Japan. Supporting women’s “invisible health,” it offers habits that help them take care of themselves.
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Korean wellness brand ONHAM is launching its women’s inner-care product “FLORA ON Inner Care W Lactic Acid Bacteria” in Japan through its official Qoo10 shop.
アイズドッグ announces ongoing online career information sessions for groomers, offering new opportunities to support a range of career choices
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株式会社I One (the grooming salon “アイズドッグ”) announced that it will hold online career information sessions on an ongoing basis for working groomers, people seeking a career change, and new graduates and students. Representative Masaki Ishikawa will explain salaries, benefits, training programs, and career advancement opportunities directly, aiming to help participants choose a workplace they feel good about and prevent mismatches.
Facts
Founded: April 2012
Scheduled to air from 22:54 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Retro and cute! New “Obiwan LP Wall Calendar,” a calendar that looks as if it comes in an LP jacket!
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新日本カレンダー株式会社 has released “Obiwan LP Wall Calendar,” a wall calendar in retro LP-jacket-style packaging, at home goods specialty stores, stationery shops, and online stores nationwide.
Haseko Livenet begins sales of its “Rental Apartment Rent Market Map for Regional Core Cities, FY2026 Edition”
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株式会社長谷工ライブネット has begun sales of its “Rental Apartment Rent Market Map for Regional Core Cities, FY2026 Edition,” an analysis of rental apartment rents by rail line and station in 5 regional core cities.
IIBC takes the lead in launching a new social project with supporting partners! “Take the first step to speaking English with greater ease.” Launching Monday, Oct. 19
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On Oct. 19, 2026, in conjunction with “TOEIC Day,” IIBC will launch the social project “Take the first step to speaking English with greater ease,” which aims to lower the psychological barriers to speaking English. A survey found that 70% of learners can manage everyday conversation or better, but fewer than 20% feel confident speaking; the project aims to close this gap.
Facts
A survey was conducted among 1,024 English learners
More than 70% said they could manage everyday conversation or better
Fewer than 20% said they could “speak” with confidence
We aim to secure support from a total of 50 organizations
ウイングアーク１ｓｔ rolls out new brand advertising featuring key people from 4 client companies speaking in their own words. The campaign presents data use in the AI era from a “management decision-making” perspective, with transportation ads in Tokyo and videos launching sequentially from Oct. 19
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ウイングアーク１ｓｔ will run new brand advertising featuring key people from 4 client companies—Itochu Corporation, Tsuruha Holdings, Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, and Yanmar Holdings—in Tokyo transportation ads and videos from Oct. 19, 2026.
[Dormant Deposit Utilization Project] Online symposium on Nov. 17 to discuss the career-path support needed now for children who do not attend school — exploring support tailored to each child's aptitudes and characteristics
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株式会社キズキ will hold an online symposium on Nov. 17, 2026, as an interim report on its model-building project to support children who do not attend school, which it is carrying out with READYFOR株式会社 as a dormant deposit utilization project.
Ielove Partners rebrands its business lease guarantee plan as the "Ielove Tenant Guarantee" brand
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株式会社いえらぶパートナーズ, a group company of 株式会社いえらぶGROUP, has adopted "Ielove Tenant Guarantee" as a new promotional name for its business rent guarantee service, which it has provided since its founding.
Facts
A total of 157,011 corporations were established nationwide in 2025
[Smartphone accessories industry] Smartphone cases featuring Aichi's local ramen brand "キリマルラーメン" arrive from caseplay, which boasts No. 1 rankings in supported models, collaborations and designs!
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caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will begin selling slim protection cases featuring designs inspired by Aichi's local ramen brand "キリマルラーメン" on Oct. 19, 2026. The cases come in 10 designs, support more than 170 models including iPhone, Xperia, Pixel and Galaxy, and cost 4,980 yen (tax included).
"Serve up energy to the world." ゴーゴーカレーグループ revamps its recruitment site! As it enters a second founding phase, it seeks challengers ready to change the world with curry
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株式会社ゴーゴーカレーグループ has completely revamped its official recruitment site. With "Serve up energy to the world" as its concept, the new site seeks challengers for the company's "second founding phase" as it expands its business as a "curry specialist trading company" and pursues globalization.
Facts
Operating about 135 locations in Japan and overseas
Operates approximately 150 locations in Japan and overseas.
New service launches to easily synchronize blastmail with kintone and Google Sheets in both directions using DBHUB
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株式会社JVX has launched DBHUB for blastmail & kintone and DBHUB for blastmail & Google Sheets, new services that synchronize data in both directions between the cloud-based email distribution system blastmail and the customer management tool kintone and Google Sheets.
Minor version upgrade of SkyPDF® Tools SDK IV for Linux, enabling PDF creation and editing in Linux environments
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株式会社スカイコム has released a minor version upgrade of its PDF processing SDK for Linux, SkyPDF® Tools SDK IV for Linux, available from Oct. 19, 2026. New features include inserting text when printing, drawing shapes, merging PDFs while retaining bookmarks, and optional PDF stamp creation and stamping.
県立広島大学's health promotion vehicle brings wellness to the community! — Supporting community health through bone density measurements
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県立広島大学 will conduct bone density measurements at 3 local events in Onomichi City, Jinsekikogen Town and Akiota Town using its health promotion vehicle, "コツコツ健康増進号," which is equipped with a bone density measurement device.
[Fukuoka/Tenjin, Nov. 19] Seminar for rental property management companies' renewal and owner-relations staff: "Practical tips you can use right away! Lawyers explain how to successfully raise rents and key legal points"
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スマサテ株式会社 will hold a free seminar in Fukuoka/Tenjin on Nov. 19, 2026, for rental property management company staff responsible for lease renewals and property owners, explaining legal considerations and negotiation methods for raising rents.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
16:00
More than 5,400 companies have adopted the service
8 of the top 10 companies in the nationwide ranking of properties under management
High school students also voice concerns about elections becoming a form of "fandom activity" and information bias. Shinagawa Ward mayoral election online debate to provide a fair, impartial forum for comparing policies [Streaming from 20:30 on Monday, Nov. 9]
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公益社団法人東京青年会議所's 品川区委員会 will hold an online debate among candidates for the 2026 Shinagawa Ward mayoral election on Nov. 9. In response to concerns about information bias on social media and voting driven by "fandom activity," it will provide a fair and impartial forum for comparing policies.
Energy-saving demonstration project launched on Manila's LRT Line 1 in the Philippines by reducing regenerative power loss — Aiming to cut electricity consumption and promote modal shift by making effective use of unused regenerative power
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住友商事, 阪急電鉄 and LRMC have launched an energy-saving demonstration project to make effective use of regenerative power on the Philippines' LRT Line 1. The project was selected for a subsidy from the Ministry of the Environment.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry, which has adopted Chaintope Greeners, receives a special award in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Seafarer Safety and Working Environment Initiatives Awards (SSS Awards)
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Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry, which adopted Chaintope Greeners developed by 株式会社chaintope, has received a special award in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Reiwa 8 Seafarer Safety and Working Environment Initiatives Awards (SSS Awards). The system integrates ISM and AI to enhance the safety management PDCA cycle through the collection, analysis and sharing of near-miss information.
Toyonaka City opens applications for the first time for a newly established director-level position responsible for sales and public relations through En's Social Impact Recruitment Project. The new position reporting directly to the mayor offers an expected annual salary of at least 10.5 million yen
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エン株式会社 will recruit for the first time for a newly established director-level position, "Sales and Public Relations Specialist," as part of its Social Impact Recruitment Project in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The role will handle sales and public relations on a cross-departmental team reporting directly to the mayor, with an expected annual salary of at least 1,050万円. Applications open on Oct. 19, 2026.
DAIKAN to exhibit at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, one of Japan’s largest design and art festivals
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株式会社ダイカン will exhibit at the main venue, “AUTOBAHN,” at the design and art festival DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, which opens on October 30, 2026. It will present “FLUX TABLE,” a collaborative work with design brand 130, and “Re: Lumiere Branch Furniture,” a new work with 株式会社グリーン・ワイズ.
Facts
Design brand 130
Opening on Friday, October 30, 2026
For 5 days through Tuesday, November 3 (a public holiday)
AI manga contest “MangaNow Award 2026” names former Japan Patent Office examiner and patent attorney ダーヤス氏 as judge
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株式会社IMAKAI announced that ダーヤス氏, a former Japan Patent Office examiner and patent attorney, has been named a judge for “MangaNow Award 2026,” an AI manga contest being held in partnership with カラフルキャスティング株式会社, which operates キャラフル. The application deadline is November 30, 2026, and Amazon gift cards worth a total of 100,000 yen will be awarded.
Facts
Amazon gift cards worth a total of ¥100,000
Amazon gift card worth ¥50,000
Amazon gift card worth ¥25,000
Worked in examination and appeals at the Japan Patent Office for approximately 19 and a half years
More than 350,000 cast members are registered
The total number of followers is approximately 1 billion or more
FIAT’s new “GRANDE PANDA” makes its Japan debut; Ayami Makita, Bose and others appear at “CASA GRANDE PANDA”
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Stellantisジャパン株式会社 held “CASA GRANDE PANDA,” an event marking the Japan debut of the new “GRANDE PANDA,” at Tokyo Midtown on October 16. Ayami Makita, Bose and others appeared, and a vehicle display and talk session were held.
“Can a 3-year-old sound a car horn?” Osaka kindergarten hosts first “Tasuke-te Boo Boo” safety class, teaching children how to call for help if accidentally trapped in a car
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The “Tasuke-te Boo Boo” project held a safety class on preventing children from being trapped in cars at Eimei Kindergarten in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, on October 16, 2026. About 100 preschoolers practiced how to sound the horn.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
Launched in June 2025
Since April 2017
A total of 19 facilities
A case in which a child was left inside for 20 minutes
A case in which a child was left inside a school bus for 90 minutes
About 100 preschoolers took part
Younger children, mainly 3-year-olds
With a goal of reaching 1,000 preschools nationwide
Bringing location-independent work to young people in regional areas—NSJAPAN member company highlights remote-work opportunities at Hirosaki City company information session
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Realize, a member company of 株式会社NSJAPAN, took part in a company information session hosted by ひろさき若者サポートステーション in Hirosaki City on September 30, 2026. The company gave a presentation on the potential for remote work through e-commerce and reuse businesses, as well as the nature of the work.
エルメ updates “LINE Official Account Strategy Guide,” improves searchability
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株式会社ミショナ revised the site navigation to improve the searchability of its “LINE Official Account Strategy Guide” and updated the site on September 18, 2026.
独立行政法人水資源機構総合技術センター seeks “co-developers of new technologies”
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独立行政法人水資源機構総合技術センター has established a “joint technology development” program to develop technologies in collaboration with private-sector businesses and others. As its first initiative, it is seeking co-developers to develop survey technologies for hard-to-access locations.
Mid-career hiring strategies for companies that cannot compete on name recognition or terms: win through hiring design, not conditions
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セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold a seminar on November 16, 2026, on how companies that lag in name recognition or employment terms can win through hiring design.
Idemitsu Kosan and BS Summit launch study group to address challenges in the auto repair industry
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Idemitsu Kosan and BS Summit have launched a study group to address challenges in the auto repair industry and explore opportunities for collaboration and cooperation.
Higashihiroshima’s first “Kurune EXPO 2026: Reweaving Myself” to create a space for connecting local ideas with society; hosted by 2 SDGs partners
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Mirus合同会社 and 一般社団法人Dynamic Heritage will hold “Kurune EXPO 2026” in Higashihiroshima City on November 7 and 8, 2026. The festival aims to reinterpret the region’s sensibilities and culture and build a sustainable ecosystem through co-creation.
テュフズード and ESPEC launch service for compliance with NITE safety guidelines for battery energy storage systems
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テュフズードジャパン and ESPEC have launched a service to help battery energy storage systems comply with NITE safety guidelines. Accredited as a certification body, the company provides end-to-end support, from testing to issuance of certificates of conformity.
株式会社ビオストック will begin accepting food waste from local food-related businesses at Biogas Plant Takasaki, a regional resource-circulation model originating in Takasaki, in October 2026, contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society and the resolution of local issues.