dipitea, a brand by 小島瑠璃子, to launch sparkling hojicha tea “燈 -tou-” on October 20
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合同会社Kinacoco will launch “燈 -tou-,” the first product from dipitea, a nonalcoholic sparkling tea brand by 小島瑠璃子, on October 20, 2026. The hojicha is made with tea leaves from Sayama, Saitama Prefecture. 一石三鳥グループ serves as the brand ambassador, and the product will be offered first at the group's locations.
For companies that aren't generating more sales meetings after trade shows: Launch of “Trade Show Value Creation Web Marketing,” offering short-term support tailored to the timing, from KGI and KPI design to follow-up with business cards
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 will launch “Trade Show Value Creation Web Marketing,” a service that helps turn trade show participation into sales meetings, on October 19, 2026. It offers 3 short-term support plans covering everything from KGI and KPI design to web integration and business card follow-up, and also provides free assessments.
Facts
More than 70% of companies are unable to take action for 2 days or more
Post-event work took an average of 17.4 hours
18.9% of companies measure results using clearly defined standards (KPIs)
Start with a free 30-minute assessment
A. Planning: 400,000 yen
B. Web integration: 500,000 yen
C. Sales meeting conversion: 300,000 yen
The full package from A through C costs 1 million yen
Companies mentioned：ジャグプロジェクト合同会社、ナインアウト、マーケライズ、G DATA Software 日本法人、武蔵野美術大学
Full program now available on the official website! Projects that explore social issues from diverse “〇〇 perspectives” come together! “The Toyota Foundation Day” to be held Nov. 2 (Mon.) and Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)
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公益財団法人トヨタ財団 has published the full program for “The Toyota Foundation Day,” a collaborative exhibition to be held on November 2 and 3, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO. A total of 46 projects supported by its grant programs will take part, with exhibition booths, symposia, workshops and kiosks. A symposium on mental health is scheduled for November 3.
OriginalAI映画で全世界67,000作品から126作品に選出！WEBB制作の『KAGEROU』がHiggsfield GLOBAL FILM FESTIVALで最終選考へ
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株式会社WEBB's fully AI-generated short film “KAGEROU” has been selected for the shortlist of 126 works from approximately 67,000 entries to the Higgsfield Global Film Festival.
Facts
126 works
A short film approximately 14 minutes long
Total prize money: 1 million US dollars
A short production period of approximately 2 weeks
46 projects tackling social issues come together! Collaborative exhibition “The Toyota Foundation Day” to be held Nov. 2 (Mon.) and Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)
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The collaborative exhibition “The Toyota Foundation Day,” hosted by 公益財団法人トヨタ財団, will be held on November 2 and 3, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO. 株式会社SECAI will manage the event, which will bring together 46 projects supported by the Toyota Foundation's grant programs and feature exhibitions, symposia and more.
【ホノルル・クッキー・カンパニー】“A Christmas gift from Hawaii, sharing aloha”
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ホノルル・クッキー・カンパニー will launch “Mele Holiday Collection 2026,” a holiday-exclusive collection created in collaboration with luxury home decor brand NOHO HOME. The collection will be available from early November on the official Japanese website and at pop-up stores in the Kanto region.
Facts
Mele Holiday Collection 2026
Mele Gift Box (S), 5 varieties, 5 cookies
Mele Peppermint Macadamia Mini Bites Snack Pack (198 g)
Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture, to begin demonstration of “Disaster Prevention Smart Poles” that use satellites to save lives from tsunamis
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Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture, and DX通信株式会社 will begin a demonstration of “Disaster Prevention Smart Poles,” tsunami prevention infrastructure that uses the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System satellite みちびき, at Tsurigasaki Beach. A press conference and demonstration will be held on November 2 to test an alert function using a standalone system that does not rely on base stations.
Facts
If an alert is delayed by 1 second
A delay of 10 seconds means
“Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day” (November 5)
Press conference on Monday, November 2
Demonstration begins: late October 2026
Verification period: through the end of December 2026
As the coastline stretches for approximately 7.5 km
加藤ゼミナール to set up bar exam results viewing venues in Tokyo and Osaka after end of posted results on bulletin boards
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株式会社加藤ゼミナール will hold a free event at 2 venues in Tokyo and Osaka, where examinees' numbers will be displayed on large monitors, following the decision that results of the Reiwa 8 bar examination will be announced only on the Ministry of Justice website.
BMW & MINI Racing 2026 RD.5 Okayama: 2 series champions decided in 2 races at the end of the season
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BMW & MINI Racing 2026 RD.5 was held at Okayama International Circuit. Junpei Kato of the M2 CS Racing Series and Naritoshi Tomita of MINI CPS claimed their series titles, while the MINI JCW class title race will be decided at the final round.
Facts
3.703 km in total length
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Special format lasting approximately 50 minutes
All 8 races leading up to RD.5
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：ジオミックモータースポーツ株式会社、BMW & MINI Racing 委員会、Elbe BMW、BMW Group Japan、JAF
【New contract testing service launched】NITE “Safety Guidelines for Battery Systems for Public Procurement and Critical Infrastructure”: One-stop service from testing to certification in collaboration with TÜV SÜD Japan
“EGO BLAZE LOW,” a low-cut model with a reengineered upper, launches from “EGOZARU”
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“EGO BLAZE LOW,” a low-cut model with a reengineered upper, will launch on October 22, 2026, from the basketball brand “EGOZARU,” operated by 株式会社サードシップ.
Meeting-minutes AI “YOMEL” wins top “Leader” award in the AI Automated Meeting Minutes Creation Tools category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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“YOMEL,” a meeting-minutes AI developed by 株式会社PKSHA Infinity, has won the top “Leader” award in the AI Automated Meeting Minutes Creation Tools category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社. This is its 3rd consecutive award, and it is used by more than 2,000 companies.
A “three birds with one stone” group on a roll × Ruriko Kojima: Japanese tea brand “dipitea（ディピティー）” collaboration “Sparkling Roasted Green Tea” to go on sale!
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株式会社Human Qreate (一石三鳥グループ) and Ruriko Kojima’s Japanese tea brand “dipitea” will launch the non-alcoholic sparkling roasted green tea “燈 -とう-” on October 20, 2026. For the first few months after launch, it will be available exclusively at the group’s locations.
Facts
Operates 31 restaurant brands
On sale starting Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Price: ¥2,600 per bottle
Companies mentioned：株式会社Human Qreate、一石三鳥グループ、dipitea、ディピティー、maison de RURI
株式会社実務教育出版 has announced the release of “STAR WARS The Mandalorian Accessory BOOK GROGU” and begun accepting reservations. Scheduled for release on February 15, 2027, the product includes a mini book and charm case.
Joint project by Snack Yokocho and 阪急阪神百貨店: Launch of “Snack Experience Tour in Osaka” for overseas VIP customers
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オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社 and 阪急阪神百貨店 launched a tour on October 19 for overseas VIP customers to experience snack bar culture in Osaka’s Sonezaki and Kitashinchi districts.
What are the new business ideas in 12 next-generation trend areas, including physical AI, AI agents and next-generation batteries?—“Innovation Business Opportunity Map 2026” released free of charge | 株式会社イノベーション総合研究所
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released “Innovation Business Opportunity Map 2026” free of charge, outlining market entry opportunities and commercialization requirements in 12 technology areas attracting attention in 2026.
How can education help students develop the ability to ask the questions needed in the AI era? New book by Hiroaki Miyata, “The Ability to Ask Questions in the AI Era,” introduces the next-generation learning CoIU aims to provide
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Co-Innovation University (CoIU), operated by 学校法人CoIU, has announced the October 20, 2026 release of Hiroaki Miyata’s new book, “The Ability to Ask Questions in the AI Era.” The book explores the importance of the ability to ask questions in the generative AI era and the practical learning offered at CoIU.
Facts
Opened in April 2026
To be released by 光文社 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
BUNNEY for MARTINE ROSE “THE BOTTLE TOP”: Collaboration collection inspired by British pub culture to launch Saturday, October 24
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British jewelry brand BUNNEY and fashion brand MARTINE ROSE will launch “THE BOTTLE TOP,” a collaboration collection inspired by British pub culture, on October 24, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
Sterling silver 925
￥143,000
￥396,000
￥176,000
￥236,500
Companies mentioned：BUNNEY、MARTINE ROSE、DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA、株式会社豊田貿易、トヨダトレーディング
Short film about same-sex marriage wins grand prix. “Even Though No One Is to Blame,” depicting family conflict over a same-sex partner, selected for the domestic category of “Branded Shorts of the Year”!
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The short film “Even Though No One Is to Blame,” produced by Marriage For All Japan, won the top award in the national category of “Branded Shorts of the Year.” The organization also released the latest installment of its documentary series on countries that have legalized same-sex marriage, featuring the Netherlands, and held a related event in Shinjuku Ni-chome.
Facts
A total of 654 entries were submitted from Japan and abroad
It has currently been viewed approximately 50,000 times
In 2001, it became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage
The Netherlands, which marks its 25th anniversary this year
Took office at the age of 38, the youngest ever
Nearly 100 people attended
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人Marriage For All Japan-結婚の自由をすべての人に、Marriage For All Japan、マリフォー、株式会社スプーン、Grindr for Equality、YouTube、民主66、D66
Punch Industry’s automation business selected for “Next Edge Tokyo,” a Reiwa 8 Tokyo metropolitan program supporting the growth of mid-sized companies to revitalize local industry!
Developed “opportunity-seeking technology” to identify new business opportunities by tracking changes in the market environment
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日立 has developed “opportunity-seeking technology” to identify new business opportunities by tracking changes in the market environment. The AI agent technology combines regulatory and facility information, and an initial trial focused on coal-fired power plants in Southeast Asia confirmed it could identify prospective customers for cogeneration systems.
【Make One】Forms business-matching partnership with 碧海信用金庫. Will supply specified skilled workers to manufacturing companies in Mikawa through a regional financial network of 78 branches
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株式会社メイクワン has formed a business-matching partnership with 碧海信用金庫 and will begin an initiative in September 2026 to supply specified skilled workers to manufacturing companies in the Mikawa region.
Facts
78 branches
Deposits: 2.3273 trillion yen
Loans: 1.253 trillion yen
September 2026
Approximately 220 companies nationwide
Up to 173,300 people
5 years
All 16 fields
Imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million yen
Imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 5 million yen
認定NPO法人ReBit announced that Graeme Reid, the UN Independent Expert on SOGI, will deliver a keynote address at the “2nd Symposium on Building LGBTQ-Friendly Communities,” to be held at 国連大学 on November 22 and 23, 2026.
For you, even if you don’t work at a nursery school. “A Nursery School Where Everyone Takes Center Stage,” for people involved in families, developmental support and children’s cafeterias
Experience “Feel the wonder in nature!” From behind the scenes of the “Neverland Concept” development around Chiba Park to community-building through single-story homes, where Chiba Prefecture’s sales record ranks No. 1: Introducing “PEACEFUL CAMP,” a unique study tour found nowhere else in Japan.
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株式会社拓匠開発 is launching “PEACEFUL CAMP,” a study tour offering a behind-the-scenes look at the “Neverland Concept” development around Chiba Park and its single-story home community-building projects, which have the No. 1 sales record in Chiba Prefecture.
ブルーボトルコーヒージャパン合同会社 will launch the “Blue Bottle Coffee Holiday Collection 2026” on November 5, 2026. The concept is “RITUALS OF WELCOME.” The collection will feature limited-edition coffee, merchandise and food, and a limited-time “Blue Bottle Coffee Truck” will also appear at Hibiya Park in Tokyo from November 9.
Zurich travel accident and trip cancellation insurance now available through the “ena” travel booking service
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チューリッヒ保険会社 and Zurich Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance began selling domestic and international travel accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance through “ena,” a travel booking service operated by AirPlus, on October 1, 2026.
株式会社ドール will release a limited-edition Premium Fruit Punch supervised by the long-established confectionery shop 近江屋洋菓子店, featuring a new combination with dragon fruit, at select セブン-イレブン stores from October 20, 2026.
Kunitomi Town Wood Education Network Committee receives certificate of appreciation! Its activities encouraging people to touch and connect with wood have been recognized
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The Kunichō Town Wood Education Network Subcommittee received a certificate of appreciation in the public awareness and outreach category at the Reiwa 8 Miyazaki Prefectural Citizens' Conference on Wood Use general meeting, held in Miyazaki City.
Pencil wins top prize and heads to nationals with “Nue thinking,” deliberately giving AI “bias” so it can evolve alongside people
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The judging results for the National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026 Kyushu-Okinawa competition were announced, with 株式会社ペンシル winning the top prize. The company is advancing digital transformation with “Nue thinking,” which deliberately gives AI bias. 株式会社fab won an excellence award, while 株式会社ワールドスタッフィング and WizTry株式会社 received incentive awards.
Facts
4 groups from Kyushu and Okinawa
31 years since founding
140 staff members
5 AI staff members with different personalities and perspectives
Number of new services and businesses planned: 10 times
Asukanet receives Silver certification as a “Hiroshima Corporate Health Declaration: Excellent Health Promotion Business”
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株式会社アスカネット received Silver certification (4 stars) as a “Hiroshima Corporate Health Declaration: Excellent Health Promotion Business” under the “Hiroshima Corporate Health Declaration” program run by the Hiroshima Branch of 全国健康保険協会.
“Project Revenue and Repeat Business Growth Package” for event companies added to “社長の分身,” helping convert one-off orders into ongoing contracts
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株式会社ルミッション will add a “Project Revenue and Repeat Business Growth Package” for event companies to “社長の分身,” its management support service for small and midsize businesses, and begin offering it on October 19, 2026.
From “hiring and stopping there” to healthcare workplaces where people “work together for the long term.” Launch of the “Ashitaba Project” to prevent healthcare staff turnover through 3 phases: hiring, prevention and response
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株式会社エムステージグループ launched the new “Ashitaba Project” on October 19, 2026, to prevent healthcare worker turnover and promote organizational retention. The project consists of 3 phases—hiring, prevention and response—and provides hands-on solutions to support sustainable healthcare management, including measures to prevent mismatched hires, mental health care, and support for leave and return to work based on objective diagnostic data.
Welcoming 2027 in Okinawa: A special New Year’s countdown with the sound of the sanshin! Countdown LIVE at glampark Sesoko
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 is selling a special overnight stay plan featuring a countdown LIVE exclusively for December 31, 2026, at glampark 瀬底-Ocean Terrace- in Motobu, Okinawa. The plan includes a live performance by sanshin artist “エミクトゥ,” a barbecue and New Year’s soba.
スウォッチグループジャパン株式会社 will hold a “MoonSwatch Tour” at Mount Tanigawa in Gunma Prefecture from October 24 to 25, showcasing the appeal of the “Bioceramic MoonSwatch” collection.
Rising land and construction costs, along with higher interest rates, make it “harder to buy a home.” After completions increased 2.4 times in 1 year, concept rooms expand to 6 locations
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リノベる株式会社 has expanded the concept rooms for “The R. by RENOVERU” to 6 locations in response to the growing difficulty of buying a home amid rising land and construction costs. The number of homes completed in fiscal 2025 grew to about 2.4 times the previous year, while average renovation costs are about 33% lower than for a full custom order.
“Satoyama Camera Gallery,” a renovated traditional house, celebrates its opening with “Minakami Satoyama Photo Walk,” led by photographer Takashi Namiki
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株式会社タムロン will hold “Minakami Satoyama Photo Walk,” a special photography event led by photographer Takashi Namiki, on November 21 and 22, 2026, to mark the opening of “Satoyama Camera Gallery,” operated by the Japan Camera Industry Institute.
Wizleap, operator of “Money Career,” to hold free online seminars for life insurance agencies representing multiple insurers on October 28 and 30: “How does the ‘Ro method’ work in practice?”
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株式会社Wizleap will hold free online seminars on October 28 and 30 for life insurance agencies representing multiple insurers, titled “How does the ‘Ro method’ work in practice?” Attorney Adachi of 紀希綜合法律事務所 will outline the criteria for making decisions, and Wizleap will present an operational design and demonstration.
“Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World” holds a “Shinya trial”! The verdict will be delivered in “Mario Kart World”!? Airing tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, at 8:57 p.m.
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The October 20 episode of the gaming variety show “Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World,” airing on TOKYO MX, has been announced. This time, a “Shinya trial” will be held, with the verdict set to be delivered in “Mario Kart World.”
Passing on the everyday convenience of “water at the turn of a tap” to the next generation. “Space Waterworks Bureau” publishes a case study of its implementation at 中津市上下水道部
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株式会社天地人 has published a case study on the adoption of its “Space Water Bureau” water utility DX solution, which uses satellite data, by 中津市上下水道部 in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture. This is the 3rd case study, following Saga City and Miyakonojo City, and the solution is helping address issues such as aging pipes and preventive maintenance.
Facts
Approximately 605 km in total length
A billable water rate in the 93% range
In the 38th year of service
The cumulative number of adopting utility operators has surpassed 100
The 3rd museum-café collaboration theme café arrives at “ギンザミライミュージアム”! “Guilty Crown × Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Exhibition – THE SCENE TABLE GINZA” opens for a limited time!
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株式会社エルティーアール will hold a limited-time theme café for “Guilty Crown” and “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress” at the café adjoining “ギンザミライミュージアム” in Ginza from October 30 to November 23, 2026.
Facts
[Floor area]: 56.27 tsubo (186.01 m²)
Original2026年10月30日（金）から11月23日（月・祝）まで
For every ¥3,300 (tax included) spent on menu items
● Two Intertwining Stories: Guilty Crown × Kabaneri Collaboration Pasta, ¥1,990 including tax
● Cancer-Transformed Potato Salad, ¥590 including tax
● Inori’s Waffle Parfait, ¥1,290 including tax
● A Toast to the Anniversary: Muscat Water, ¥990 including tax
690 yen each, including tax
● Marker Charm (4 types in all), ¥880 each including tax
Limited-time “TAX OFFICE” arrives at キッザニア Tokyo—children experience working as tax officials during “Tax Consideration Week”
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一般社団法人東京法人会連合会 and KCJ GROUP will host a limited-time “TAX OFFICE” pavilion at キッザニア Tokyo from November 11 to 17, 2026, where children can experience working as tax officials.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Nov. 17
Capacity: 6 people
Experience time: approximately 30 minutes
Wages: 10 Kidzos
Capacity: 4 people
Experience time: approximately 25 minutes
Part 1: 9:00
12:00
Part 2: 16:00
18:00
Experience time: approximately 15 minutes
Wages: 3 Kidzos
Capacity: 20 people
Experience time: approximately 20 minutes
Original第１部①12:30
②13:10
Original第2 部①18:30
②19:10
3 locations
9 permanent pavilions
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人東京法人会連合会、東法連、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、KCJ GROUP、キッザニア
Limited-time “TAX OFFICE” arrives at キッザニア甲子園—children experience working as tax officials during “Tax Consideration Week”
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納税協会連合会 and KCJ GROUP will open a limited-time “TAX OFFICE” pavilion at “キッザニア甲子園” from November 11 to 17, 2026, and hold an event where children can experience working as tax officials in conjunction with “Tax Consideration Week.”
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 17
83 納税協会 across 2 prefectures and 4 other prefectures in the Kinki region
Membership is approximately 115,000, from large corporations to sole proprietors
End of March, Reiwa 8 (2026)
Opened in October 2006
Opened in March 2009
Opened in July 2022
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 納税協会連合会、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、キッザニア、納税協会連合会、KCJ GROUP、納税協会、大阪国税局、キッザニア東京、キッザニア甲子園、キッザニア福岡
Reusing 20 tons of underutilized resources annually through processing technology: high-performance dress belts made from 栃木レザー split leather to launch exclusively at 洋服の青山
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青山商事株式会社 will launch high-performance dress belts made through upcycling split leather, an underutilized resource from 栃木レザー, exclusively at 洋服の青山.
Facts
Starting 10/19 (Monday)
Improved to approximately 2 times the previous level
Marking its 32nd anniversary, Japan’s first* bridal jewelry specialty store, 銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ, launches its “32nd Anniversary Fair” on October 24
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株式会社NEW ART, operator of bridal jewelry specialty store 銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ, will hold the “32nd Anniversary Fair” at all stores from October 24 to mark the 32nd anniversary of its founding on November 3, 2026.
Facts
69 stores nationwide
Will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on November 3, 2026
From October 24 (Saturday) to November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)
Receive a ¥3,000 gift card
More than 700 ring designs available
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEW ART、銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ、東急百貨店吉祥寺店、アルティメイトダイヤモンドシライシ、エクセルコ ダイヤモンド、株式会社NEW ART HOLDINGS、株式会社 矢野経済研究所
“Like a member of the family”—bringing to children who have yet to meet LOVOT the bonds built between children at children’s homes and LOVOT. Crowdfunding campaign to launch in mid-November 2026
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Robot startup GROOVE X announced that it will launch the second installment of a project delivering its family-oriented robot LOVOT to children at children’s homes through crowdfunding in mid-November 2026.
Facts
Thanks to the support of 36,755 people
To 71 children’s homes across Japan
We delivered 125 sets of LOVOT
About 3 years later
There are more than 600 children’s homes across Japan
Where about 22,000 children live
1 staff member for every 5.5 children in elementary school or older
アドビ and NVIDIA expand partnership to accelerate agentic content creation
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アドビ and NVIDIA are expanding their partnership, introducing NVIDIA RTX Spark superchips to tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and Substance 3D to speed up AI processing and other tasks by up to 2 times, while optimizing Adobe Brand Concierge for NVIDIA Nemotron.
Special class on capturing the skills of swordsmiths and the flames of the forge; registration opens for Nikon College photography classes!
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株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン opened registration on October 19 for a special “Seki swordsmiths” class at its photography school, ニコン カレッジ, featuring a practical session at a swordsmith’s workshop. Registration is also open for classes in the latter half of the October–December 2026 term.
メガネスーパー to completely revamp its official website on Friday, October 2
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メガネスーパー, operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, completely revamped its official website on October 2, 2026. With the brand concept defined as “a place to solve vision-related concerns for working adults,” it expanded product-related pages to about 3,500 and increased the total number of pages from the previous 249 to 3,765.
Kyoto’s circular festival, created with Gen Z, set for 11/21 (Sat)!
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株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム, コミュニティ・バンク京信 and 株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー reported the results of “Junkan Fes,” a reuse event for Gen Z held on April 19, 2026, and announced that the next event will take place on November 21, 2026.
Facts
Clothing: 1,790 kg
(About 7,160 items)
745.5 kg (about 2,982 items)
78.6 tons
[Number of participants] About 15,000 people
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[Advance launch in Tochigi and Gunma Prefectures] Sano’s famous imofurai is delicious served cold! A moist texture and sweet-and-sour sauce set it apart
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will begin an advance launch of “Imofurai to Eat Cold” at セブン‐イレブン stores in Tochigi and Gunma Prefectures on October 20. The price is 238 yen (257.04 yen including tax).
Look out for Almond Eye holding an impressive yellowtail! October’s latest print book releases from “Cygames”—including volume 8 of ウマ娘 プリティーダービー うまむすめし, a perfect read for autumn appetite
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株式会社Cygames announced that it will release print editions of 16 titles, including works serialized on its manga distribution service サイコミ, on October 15, 19 and 30. Some titles will be published by 小学館, while the others will be issued under its in-house publishing label, サイコミ パブリッシング.
Demonstration of using drones to drive away harmful wildlife and operating them remotely. Free wildlife damage prevention event to be held in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, on Thursday, November 5
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株式会社セキド will hold a demonstration of attack drones for driving away wildlife, hosted by 株式会社プロクルー, in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, on November 5, 2026. The event will demonstrate using DJI products to drive away wildlife with drones and operate them remotely.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Capacity: 20 people
Business dealings with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies
Supported more than 3,000 people in obtaining national qualifications
Repurposing Australian sheepskin destined for disposal: Launch of the “Australian Sheepskin 2WAY Bag,” created after a factory visit by the editor-in-chief of DAMA collection
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株式会社dinos will launch the “Australian Sheepskin 2WAY Bag,” a real-fur bag made using offcuts of Australian sheepskin that were destined for disposal, through DAMA collection. The material, which could not be used for clothing because of color differences and uneven pile, is being reused as part of a sustainability initiative.
Facts
Retail price (tax included): 26,000 yen
Advance sales begin on the dinos online shop on Monday, October 19, 2026
[Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station] “Christmas Cake & Chicken Collection 2026” features 6 items, including cakes made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries | Reservations accepted through Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
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Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is accepting reservations through December 12 for its “Christmas Cake & Chicken Collection 2026,” which will be available from December 18 to 25, 2026. The lineup includes 6 items: 4 types of cake, including Amaou strawberry and Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc, as well as roast chicken and roast beef.
『PAC-MAN』 to appear at the “2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival”
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント will take part in the “2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival,” held at Kyoto Station Building from October 17 to November 3, 2026. The event will feature art inspired by 『PAC-MAN』 and a special screening of short animated films.
Facts
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
CONNECTING DOTS:256
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2025
98% awareness
More than 90% awareness
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、BnA Alter Museum、京都 おはりばこ
FamilyMart’s baked sweet potatoes get an upgrade with a new method that wraps them in aluminum foil and slow-bakes them for 2 hours, creating an amazingly gooey, sweet treat that tastes like dessert. Longer sales hours aim to reduce food waste.
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch its “baked sweet potatoes,” made using a new method that wraps them in aluminum foil and bakes them for 2 hours, at approximately 5,600 stores nationwide starting October 20, 2026. The initiative improves sweetness and texture, while extending sales hours to reduce food waste. A 20-yen discount campaign will also run every Friday.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 5,600 FamilyMart stores nationwide
Approximately 5,600 FamilyMart stores nationwide
Slow-baked for 2 hours in a dedicated in-store oven
By storing them for approximately 1 month after harvest
Eligible baked sweet potatoes will be discounted by 20 yen
Save on food and manage your health with this one book! 『2027 Edition: 主婦の友365 Days of Side-Dish Household Accounts』 goes on sale to help readers navigate rising prices and changes to policies
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株式会社主婦の友社 released 『2027年版 主婦の友365日のおかず家計簿』 on October 13, 2026. The household account book helps readers save on food and manage their health amid rising prices and policy changes. It includes herb recipes by Edajun and a money column supervised by Mayumi Naito. List price: 1,210 yen, including tax.
資生堂 wins 2 awards at the global packaging design competition “PENTAWARDS 2026”: gummy facial cleanser “肌グミ” takes silver, while the expo display prototype “美の玉” wins bronze
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資生堂 won awards at the packaging design competition “PENTAWARDS 2026”: its gummy facial cleanser “肌グミ” received a silver award, and its expo display prototype “美の玉” received a bronze award.
A participatory classical concert where even babies from 0 years old can experience playing real violins, to be held in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, on Saturday, November 7
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“An Orchestra for the First Time, from Age 0,” a participatory classical concert organized by 日本サロンコンサート協会, will be held on November 7, 2026, at Valor Culture Hall in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Facts
350 performances annually across Japan
Ages 0 through preschool: 800 yen
General admission (elementary school age and older): 1,600 yen
Ages 0 through preschool: 1,000 yen
General admission (elementary school age and older): 2,000 yen
【DMM Regional Revitalization】 Workshop in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, a “boat town,” brings residents, local businesses and boating community together to envision the future of Toda Park
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合同会社DMM.com partnered with Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, to hold the “Toda Park Community Development Workshop” in 2 sessions on September 28 and October 5, 2026, aiming to establish the city’s identity as a “boat town.” Residents, local businesses and boating community members took part, sharing ideas about the area’s appeal and challenges.
Aoyama Michiko’s 『海辺のエール』 (on sale 10/19) receives a wave of praise from more than 200 booksellers nationwide! Posters featuring their comments now available!
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株式会社KADOKAWA released Aoyama Michiko’s latest novel, 『海辺のエール』, on October 19, 2026. Posters and panels featuring selected praise from more than 200 booksellers nationwide are now on display.
Facts
Released today, Monday, October 19, 2026
Nominated for the Booksellers’ Award for 5 consecutive years
Details of the 2026 Japan-Vietnam Teenage Ambassador Vietnam Program
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公益財団法人イオンワンパーセントクラブ will send 32 Japanese high school students to Vietnam, its exchange partner country, from October 19 to 24, 2026, for the “Teenage Ambassador Vietnam Program.”
Facts
32 Japanese high school students
From October 19 to 24, 2026
carried out for 36 years since 1990
A cumulative total of 2,721 people from 18 countries have participated
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社レアジョブ, while the spread of generative AI is making routine tasks more efficient, advanced interpersonal negotiations such as discussions and bargaining are considered “irreplaceable by AI.” Both companies and individuals recognize the importance of improving their English proficiency and learning through interpersonal interaction.
Facts
724 business professionals
117 corporate staff responsible for developing global talent
The whole-house rental booking site “TABILMO” is running its autumn off-peak travel campaign!
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株式会社タビルモ is running its “Autumn Off-Peak Travel Support Campaign” on the whole-house rental booking site “TABILMO” for weekdays in October 2026. Everyone who makes a qualifying reservation will receive an Amazon gift card worth 3,000 yen.
【TAC Level 1 Electrical Construction Project Management Engineer】Commentary on the Reiwa 8 second-stage exam published
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TAC株式会社 published commentary on the second-stage exam for the Reiwa 8 Level 1 Electrical Construction Project Management Technical Certification, held on Oct. 18, 2026, on its website on Oct. 19.
Three new soy milk dishes to balance animal- and plant-based nutrition are coming from “Muscle Dining,” supporting everyone who works hard through food!
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TANPAC株式会社 has joined 日本テトラパック株式会社’s “Reset Soy Milk Project” and will begin offering 3 limited-time soy milk dishes focused on balancing animal- and plant-based protein on Oct. 9, 2026.
Akari Hosho to take over the entire personal guarantor business operated by Kenshinkai, which operates mainly in the Kansai region, through a business transfer
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株式会社あかり保証 announced that it will take over the entire personal guarantor business operated by 一般社団法人献身会 through a business transfer. This will make it one of the largest providers of lifelong support services for older adults in Kansai and one of the leading providers nationwide.
Facts
16 locations nationwide
More than 70 employees
Membership (number of contract holders): approximately 700
Cumulative membership: approximately 1,600
13 years in business
There are more than 400 personal guarantor service providers nationwide
【Nagoya Marriott】Celebrate the New Year with a family hotel buffet! “New Year Family Party” to be held on Jan. 1 (Fri.) and 2 (Sat.), 2027
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名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル, operated by 株式会社JR東海ホテルズ, will hold its “New Year Family Party” on Jan. 1 and 2, 2027. The event will feature a buffet of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, street performances, festival games and other family-friendly activities. Prices include 1万3千 yen for adults.
Expanded from 51 venues last year to 86! “Noge Senbero Triathlon—60-Minute Showdown” touring Yokohama’s Noge area to be held Nov. 9–15
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The “Noge Senbero Triathlon” will be held in Yokohama’s Noge area from Nov. 9–15, 2026, with the number of participating venues rising from 51 the previous year to 86.
A mural created by Gravityfree has been completed at Kazo Skate Park in 加須市, Saitama Prefecture, and will be unveiled at the “2026 4th KZ CUP” on Oct. 25, Reiwa 8.
Free consultations are available to the first 20 applicants seeking to attempt a Guinness World Records™ title in their region
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株式会社ブランド総合研究所 supports attempts to set Guinness World Records™ as a means of revitalizing local communities and is accepting applications for free consultations from the first 20 applicants.
Savor the best of autumn in Japan. Seasonal fruit daifuku filled with autumn harvests, including rare black figs and Black Shine Muscat grapes, are now available from “Benzaiten”!
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株式会社弁才天 has launched seasonal fruit daifuku made with ingredients including rare black figs and Black Shine Muscat grapes. Available through the end of October 2026 or while supplies last.
Seminar on product-planning bottlenecks and how to resolve them to be held Nov. 5. Identify the causes of planning roadblocks and get tips on organizational and workflow reform! マーケティング研究協会
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マーケティング研究協会 will hold a seminar on resolving bottlenecks in food product development on Nov. 5, 2026. The speaker will be Naoki Sumi, president and representative director of ハッピーフードデザイン株式会社. The fee is 33,000 yen.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
38 years of experience
Approximately 60 food companies
Has provided guidance to a total of more than 2,000 people
Online event starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31! A full look at bar investment in “O酒の美術館”! Become an owner with no prior experience in the food and beverage industry
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free webinar with Takashi Osada, a director of 株式会社NBG, explaining the business model and returns of investing in the bar “O酒の美術館.”
High school and university students turn 400 years of hot-spring history at Kindaichi Onsen into a “mystery-solving game.” Game where players walk around solving local folktales to launch Nov. 1
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NPO法人miraito will hold a launch event for “Kindaichi Folktale Mystery-Solving Game,” created by young people who interviewed local residents about folktales, on Nov. 1, 2026, commemorating 400 years since Kindaichi Onsen opened.
Live report: “murffin discs 20th Anniversary ‘murffin Carnival!!’”
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the indie label murffin discs, it held its own event, “murffin Carnival!!,” at the First Gymnasium of the National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo. A total of 20 acts, including Macaroni Enpitsu, sumika and SUPER BEAVER, performed across 4 stages, and a live report was published.
Facts
The live music venue, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year,
The indie label murffin discs, founded in January 2006
As murffin discs celebrated its 20th anniversary
At the First Gymnasium of the National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
4 stages named FRY STAGE, SCRAMBLE STAGE, BOIL STAGE and POACH STAGE
A total of 20 acts gathered
The label TALTO, launched within murffin discs in 2016
Released by the label ［NOiD］ in November 2014
Spanning 12 years
We lost a member 3 years ago
Since June 10, 2020, when they re-signed with a major label
Released between 2013 and June 2020
An event in 2023 marking the 10th anniversary of the launch of ［NOiD］
Zen2.0 Special Forum: What kind of liberal arts are needed in the AI era?
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一般社団法人Zen2.0 will hold a special forum in Kamakura City on Nov. 20, 2026, to discuss redefining liberal arts and pursuing them in practice in the era of generative AI.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
General admission: 9,800 yen
Students: 5,800 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Zen2.0、Mindful City Kamakura Week、岡山大学、IMD、Robust Intelligence、早稲田大学
【Japan’s first】A new patent links supply chains end to end to prevent false declarations of CO2 emissions. A “GX” trust platform that combines “CoC (chain of custody)” and “CoP (chain of provenance)” to eradicate SDGs fraud based on self-reporting
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サイカルトラスト株式会社 announced that its new patent (Japanese Patent Application No. 2026-180701), designed to prevent false declarations of CO2 emissions across supply chains, was approved and granted as a Japanese patent on Sept. 29, 2026. The company aims to eradicate SDGs fraud (greenwashing) through an attestation system combining “CoC” and “CoP.”
【Event report】255 people attend symposium on coexistence with Nara’s deer—World Heritage: shifting world heritage tourism from “visiting” to “creating the future”
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株式会社ワールド・ヘリテイジ co-hosted the “Nature Positive City Nara” symposium with 奈良教育大学 and 株式会社学びの旅, attracting 255 attendees. Against the backdrop of Nara’s deer population reaching a record high of 1,687, the participants discussed coexistence between people and deer and the future of world heritage.
Original「PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026」SAKE HUNDRED賞に「ふしきの」が選出。日本酒・料理・器の三位一体で新たな食文化を拓く取り組みを評価
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Japanese restaurant ふしきの won the special SAKE HUNDRED Award at the “PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026,” sponsored by 株式会社Clear, operator of the sake brand “SAKE HUNDRED.”
Facts
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
16 recipients
Since its founding in 2011
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Clear、SAKE HUNDRED、ふしきの、一般社団法人日本文化発信機構、JCCO、PREMIUM JAPAN