Sake from 8 breweries and 24 brands across 山梨県 gather outside Kofu Station! “Toast with Yamanashi Sake!” takes place for 2 days, October 30 and 31! “Sake is water.” Taste Yamanashi sake brewed with 6 renowned waters
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山梨県酒造組合 will hold the sake event “Toast with Yamanashi Sake!” at the south entrance plaza of Kofu Station on October 30 and 31, 2026. Visitors can sample 24 brands from 8 local breweries, with pairings from 中華NIGRAT and 和食あかざわ also available. Attendees will receive a sake cup featuring the new GI Yamanashi VI design, and advance tickets cost 2,600 yen.
星ヶ丘三越 will renovate its food floor from September to October 2026, updating 27 shops in stages. 8 new shops will open, expanding the selection of prepared foods and Japanese and Western sweets, including brands making their Nagoya debut.
Facts
From 2027 through 2028
27 shops to be updated in stages
From September to October 2026
For approximately 300 years
Founded in the first year of the Kan'ei era (1624)
株式会社ジャパンナショナルスタジアム・エンターテイメント (JNSE) has released the official MUFGスタジアム app on the App Store and Google Play. The app offers features including mobile ordering, digital maps, coupons and stamp rallies, aiming to enhance the visitor experience and create new digital touchpoints.
“Terace and Learn: About the Global Environment” project launches, exploring the environment through everyday life with children
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東京新聞's parenting web media outlet 東京すくすく launched the project “Terace and Learn: About the Global Environment” on October 20 to explore social issues related to the global environment with children. The first installment features a family discussion about waste with comedian Shuichi Takizawa of the comedy duo マシンガンズ and his family.
Facts
Launched to coincide with Recycling Day on October 20
[8th] ANABUKI Learning and Growth Seminar: “Turn Career Anxiety into Confidence! Work Skills That Put AI on Your Side—A Practical AI Seminar to Turn Experience into Strength”
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株式会社クリエアナブキ will hold the seminar “Turn Career Anxiety into Confidence! Work Skills That Put AI on Your Side—A Practical AI Seminar to Turn Experience into Strength” on December 5, 2026. The seminar will support career development by helping participants acquire practical skills using Gemini in response to concerns among office workers about the spread of generative AI.
MLA to hold its first National Sheep Industry Summit on Nov. 6 ahead of 2027, the Year of the Sheep; Korean Lambassadors to make their first appearance at Sheep Festa 2026, one of Japan’s largest sheep events, starting the following day
フリーランスボード surveyed C language engineer jobs as of October 2026 and reported an average annual income of 7.83 million yen, a remote-work ratio of 51.2%, and a job-count ranking of 13th (1.61% share).
Facts
Average annual income is 7.83 million yen
Number of jobs surveyed: 9,998
The total share of remote-enabled jobs is 51.2%
C language jobs account for 1.61% of all jobs
The average monthly rate for C language jobs is 652,000 yen
スペースデータ advances development of “DTaaS by PROVIDENCE β版,” a digital twin service covering Tokyo
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株式会社スペースデータ is advancing development of “DTaaS by PROVIDENCE β版,” a digital twin service on its integrated technology platform “PROVIDENCE.” The service is planned to support simulations covering Tokyo that use physics calculations and settings for weather conditions and changes over time.
Matsue National College of Technology holds a “Life Education” lecture by Paris 2024 Paralympic women’s discus silver medalist
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松江工業高等専門学校 held a “Life Education” lecture on Reiwa 8, September 24, with 鬼谷慶子, silver medalist in the women’s discus at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, as its guest. Approximately 600 students and faculty members attended, and the event featured stories of how 鬼谷慶子 overcame adversity and an introduction to the concept of inclusive design.
An era in which only financial institutions that can optimize will win — AI孔明 on IDX unveils a “risk and asset optimization OS”
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AIデータ株式会社 has launched “AI FinancePro on IDX,” a “risk and asset optimization OS” for financial institutions that integrates risk assessment, asset allocation and pricing design.
Facts
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume at the BCN Awards for 17 consecutive years
Canon MJ Group expands its SASE service lineup, launching a service to support zero-trust adoption by small and midsize businesses
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Canon MJ Group is expanding its lineup of SASE services to support zero-trust adoption by small and midsize businesses, with sales set to begin in late November 2026.
W大阪 to offer limited-time “The Golden Glow Afternoon Tea,” its first collaboration afternoon tea with beauty brand d'Alba
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W大阪 is collaborating for the first time with Korean beauty brand d'Alba and will offer afternoon tea for a limited time from November 2 to December 31, 2026.
阪急メンズ大阪 to launch limited-edition collaboration items from Oct. 21 (Wed.), featuring Kiryu’s traditional yokofuri embroidery and artist 大澤紀代美, alongside an up-and-coming fashion brand
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Collaboration items by 大澤紀代美, an artist specializing in Kiryu’s traditional yokofuri embroidery, and 3 fashion brands will be sold for a limited time from October 21, 2026, at 阪急メンズ大阪, operated by 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店. The artist will also hold a live demonstration on October 23.
Study in Korea × distance high school: Students can pursue study in Korea from anywhere in Japan! KA International Yokohama to roll out a nationwide education model
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株式会社教育アカデミー has decided to roll out a nationwide education model combining online and in-person learning for KA International Yokohama, a distance high school support school specializing in study in Korea that is scheduled to open in April 2027.
Facts
April 2027
Approximately 20 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社教育アカデミー、KA International Yokohama、JSUA（アジア日本人留学生会）
[Speaking on 10/21] In an era when AI attacks can be completed in minutes, クワッドマイナージャパン offers “Secure X-ray,” a network risk assessment service that exposes “threats you can’t detect”
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株式会社クワッドマイナージャパン offers “Secure X-ray,” a network risk assessment service using the full-packet NDR “Network Blackbox.” The company will speak at a session provided by the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA) at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo” on October 21, 2026, addressing responses to cyber threats in the age of AI.
Facts
Executed by AI in minutes to hours
In October 2026, multiple major South Korean banks were hit by cyberattacks
We will give a talk lasting approximately 20 minutes
Date and time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 18:25–19:25
FastMetal launches NVIDIA社’s vision-language model “Nemotron 3.5 Super VL”
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株式会社国際調達情報 began offering NVIDIA社’s vision-language model “Nemotron 3.5 Super VL” through its AI gateway “FastMetal” on October 16, 2026. It is available with prepaid pricing in yen through an OpenAI-compatible API and web chat.
The 3rd “A Chef’s Purely Unadorned Dish” event was held at Roppongi’s 「ウブ」, operated by 株式会社はらぺこ, with Takayuki Shiozawa, owner-chef of 「CAINOYA」 in Omuro, Kyoto, as the guest. He presented dishes that fused cutting-edge techniques with nostalgia.
Korean brand 「LAVOIR」 (「ラヴア」) launches large-capacity, highly concentrated laundry detergent pods exclusive to 「コストコ」
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Korean premium brand 「LAVOIR」 will launch its large-capacity, highly concentrated laundry detergent pods, “Iris & Peony,” exclusively at 「コストコ」 in Japan in October 2026.
“1718 Nippon Exploration,” in which the representative visits all 1,718 municipalities nationwide, reaches 100 municipalities in about 9 months! “Municipal Initiatives Report” published
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The “1718 Nippon Exploration” project, in which Takumoto Fukumoto, representative director of 株式会社ニホンノチカラ, visits all 1,718 municipalities nationwide, reached 100 municipalities with a visit to Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, on October 15, 2026. In conjunction with this milestone, a “Municipal Initiatives Report” featuring 29 notable examples was published.
From managing Web production workflows to post-launch analysis and improvement proposals. Nanaco Japan officially launches its business management SaaS, “SALUTO”
[ENJ Learn&Earn] Get 550 ENJ! Quiz + New Account Opening Campaign for the First 250 Participants
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オーケーコイン・ジャパン株式会社 (「OKJ」) is running a campaign offering 550 ENJ to the first 250 participants who correctly answer a quiz about Enjin Coin (ENJ) and complete the opening of a new account. Additional prizes of large amounts of ENJ will also be awarded by lottery.
Project brand 『LuVLEE』 of 株式会社ユナイテッドエンターテインメンツ will hold the art event “ONE LOVE” at Shibuya Sakura Stage starting October 26, 2026. The event will include exhibitions, talks, DJ events, and merchandise sales.
Travel to rejuvenate with Ibusuki no Tamatebako! Why not give away a spot on the “Ibusuki Reverse Tamatebako” monitor tour?
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To mark the 15th anniversary of the limited express “Ibusuki no Tamatebako,” JR九州 is inviting 5 groups to take part in a 1-night, 2-day monitor tour titled “Ibusuki Reverse Tamatebako.” The application period runs from October 19 to November 3, 2026.
“JQParks” surpasses 800 managed locations; company name to change to “JR九州パークス株式会社”
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JR九州レンタカー＆パーキング株式会社 will change its name to “JR九州パークス株式会社” effective November 1, 2026, after the number of parking facilities it manages and operates surpassed 800 locations and 38,000 spaces.
Spatial Pleasure and CIC Tokyo to co-host event on November 16: “The Environmental Value of Transportation Today—The Current State of Its Creation Through the Lens of Rules and Practice”
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株式会社Spatial Pleasure will co-host the event “The Environmental Value of Transportation Today—The Current State of Its Creation Through the Lens of Rules and Practice” with CIC Tokyo on November 16, 2026. Against the backdrop of the launch of the GX-ETS system and calls to reduce Scope 3 emissions, a panel discussion will explain the rules and on-the-ground examples related to creating environmental value in the transportation sector.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
About 20% of Japan’s CO2 emissions
Participation is free
Date and time: Monday, November 16, 2026, 18:00–20:00
[Dior] Savoir-faire behind Taylor Swift’s gown at the Academy Museum Gala revealed
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On October 17, 2026, Taylor Swift wore a light blue pleated silk dress by Dior at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Photographs by Sophie Calle reveal its savoir-faire.
[Dior] Savoir-faire behind Greta Lee’s gown at the Academy Museum Gala revealed
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On October 7, 2026, Greta Lee wore a dress from ディオール’s Fall-Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Photographs by Sophie Calle have been released.
[RADIO EVA] New Evangelion jigsaw puzzles featuring cool art based on original illustrations by Hidenori Matsubara
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株式会社やのまん has released new square jigsaw puzzles in collaboration with “RADIO EVA,” the official Evangelion fashion project. Featuring original illustrations by Hidenori Matsubara, the puzzles come in 2 designs, “Rei” and “Asuka,” and are priced at 3,080 yen.
Special accommodation plan now available at TKP-operated hot spring inn 「石のや 伊豆長岡」, including a stay in the room used for a game in the Meijin Go Championship
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株式会社TKP has begun selling a special accommodation plan at its hot spring inn 石のや 伊豆長岡, recreating the playing room from the 51st Meijin Go Championship.
Facts
Held in September 2026
The 51st Meijin Go Championship
Game 4 of the best-of-seven series
Original約105㎡の広々とした客室
Original1日1室限定
+¥4,400 (includes a fruit platter)
+2,750 yen
A magnificent Japanese garden spanning approximately 2,000 tsubo
[Event Report] Moisturizing should be a daily habit, just like brushing your teeth. M&N's CBD introduces at-home skin care for Boston Terrier owners
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CBD care brand M&N's CBD, owned by 株式会社ウェルファーマ, spoke at the Boston Terrier Festival held on October 12, 2026, explaining the relationship between skin care and excitement to Boston Terrier owners.
A stage created by the whole community: Katano City citizens' musical “Nigihayahi” brings residents, welfare groups and businesses together across boundaries
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On September 23, 2026, the citizens' musical “Nigihayahi” was held in Katano City, Osaka Prefecture, with 株式会社さくら participating in community activities by supporting the production of stage props and more.
A quirky museum management simulation launches collaboration content with “Two Point Museum” and “Little Kitty, Big City”!
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株式会社セガ has released collaboration content for free in an update, featuring Two Point Studios' “Two Point Museum” and Double Dagger Studio's “Little Kitty, Big City”.
Facts
More than 4 million users worldwide
Physical and digital editions: ¥3,535
¥3,888 (tax included)
エクスプローラーエディション: ¥4,444
¥4,888 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Two Point Studios、Double Dagger Studio、SEGA Europe Limited、エクスプローラーエディション
The official “Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club! 2026” program “Sakatsuku TV Episode 12 - Ver.2.4 Update Broadcast” will stream live from 20:00 on Monday, October 26!
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株式会社セガ announced that it will stream “Sakatsuku TV Episode 12,” the official program for the soccer game “Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club! 2026” for PS5/PS4/iOS/Android/PC, live on YouTube at 20:00 on October 26, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
20:00
Ver.2.4
60 clubs
More than 5,000 players in total
Jan. 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、セガ、明治安田Ｊリーグ、J.LEAGUE、K LEAGUE、FIFPRO、FIFPro Commercial Enterprises BV、JFA、adidas Japan K.K.、adidas、Manchester City Football Club、FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン、Google Play Games on PC、Steam、App Store、Google Play、PlayStation™Store
[Moto Hagio × Monet] 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Moto Hagio — Longing for Europe
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To mark its 30th anniversary, アサヒグループ大山崎山荘美術館 will hold the “Moto Hagio Exhibition — Longing for Europe” from December 19, 2026, to April 11, 2027. The exhibition will feature approximately 220 original works, alongside related events and café programs.
Facts
30th anniversary of opening
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1949
Since making her debut in 1969
More than 200 original works and other pieces
A Western-style residence more than 100 years old
Opened in April of Heisei 8 (1996)
July of Reiwa 5 (2023)
1,500 yen for adults
¥700 for high school and university students
¥500 for holders of a disability certificate or Mirairo ID
Suncall rebrands on its 80th anniversary, airing its first TV commercial; new corporate message “Still Going Suncall” conveys a fresh brand image with vivid visuals
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サンコール株式会社 will mark its 80th anniversary with a rebranding, airing its first TV commercial, “1, 2, Suncall,” from October 19, 2026, and promoting its new corporate message, “Still Going Suncall.”
[Applications now open] Specialized HPLC and biotechnology skills training for research and development professionals to be held from November onward
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PERSOL TEMPSTAFF announced that it will hold a series of free training courses from November 2026 to help professionals in research and development acquire specialized skills. The courses cover HPLC data analysis, an online biotechnology experiment seminar and HPLC training.
SYMMETRY begins offering its “Disaster Response Program” free of charge to local governments
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株式会社SYMMETRY will begin offering local governments its “Disaster Response Program,” which uses the features of “Bridge Concierge,” free of charge from October 19, 2026.
I.Y.P Consulting launches “YURIA Security,” an intrusion resistance assessment that lets users choose an AI model, and enters the security consulting business
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株式会社I.Y.P Consulting has launched “YURIA Security,” an intrusion resistance assessment solution that lets users choose an AI model, and has entered the security consulting business.
[三浦工業株式会社] Orders open for a mercury-free “UV-LED Water Sterilizer,” a compact model suited to small-scale water treatment applications of up to 2.5 m³/h!
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Miura developed the mercury-free “UV-LED Water Sterilizer,” a model with a treatment flow rate of 2.5 m³/h, using UV-LEDs from Nichia Corporation. Orders for the “WV-2AF” model opened on October 1, 2026. It takes up 40% less space than the previous model.
[More than 1,500 applicants] IVI Entertainment × ミクチャ hold 2026 audition awards ceremony; 4 more finalists to join the agency from among 8 finalists!
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株式会社IVI Entertainment held an awards ceremony for its 2026 audition, conducted in partnership with the livestreaming app ミクチャ, and selected 4 finalists to join the agency from among the 8 finalists chosen from more than 1,500 applicants.
センチュリー21 Reports on Holding “2026 Fall Strategy Meeting” and “21 Forum”
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株式会社センチュリー21・ジャパン held the “2026 Fall Strategy Meeting” and “21 Forum” on October 15, 2026, and announced measures to address challenges in the real estate industry and key initiatives for the second half of the year.
アイ・エヌ情報センター launches “eol Valuator,” which assesses corporate value from multiple perspectives using methods including DCF and comparable-company analysis
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株式会社アイ・エヌ情報センター began offering “eol Valuator,” an Excel-based tool that calculates corporate value using multiple methods, including DCF and comparable-company analysis, on October 19, 2026.
Results released from survey on wage increases across a broad range of occupations in the disability welfare sector and the management conditions of disability welfare service providers
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Eight organizations involved in disability welfare released the results of a survey conducted ahead of the Reiwa 9 fiscal year fee revision. The findings revealed wage disparities, providers’ need to cover shortfalls in food and utility costs amid rising prices, and an increase in providers operating at a deficit (more than 50%). In response, they have made an urgent request to the government for expanded compensation improvements and support to address rising prices.
Facts
Survey period: September 18–October 5, 2026
Eight organizations involved in disability welfare
Number of responses: 1,731 service providers
Original令和8年度の賃上げ額（正社員1人あたり平均月額）は13,433円
Of that, 8,312 yen was from base pay increases
A gap of 0.27 percentage points remains
It is said to be 77,000 yen below the average for all industries
Materials costs were 1.225 million yen
Kitchen staff labor costs were 1.047 million yen
Outsourcing costs were 1.996 million yen
Food costs were 43,607 yen
Utility costs were 18,521 yen
The total came to 62,128 yen
The standard expense amount was 55,500 yen
54.8% of disability welfare service providers operated at a deficit
株式会社AHB, with the cooperation of 株式会社川崎フロンターレ, will hold the dog event “ワンだふるフロンターレ” at Fujimi Park in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on November 14, 2026. The event will focus on soccer, pets and disaster preparedness, with activities including etiquette classes, disaster preparedness seminars and a fashion show, and aims to connect the local community with dog owners.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
Limited to the first 50 people
Capacity: first 50 people
Capacity: first 15 dogs
Applications are limited to 8 groups
A goods market featuring products to enrich life with dogs, with more than 50 vendors
Companies mentioned：株式会社AHB、株式会社川崎フロンターレ、ペットプラス、NPO法人 全国動物避難所協会、株式会社東京DOGS、一般社団法人 全日本ドッグトレーニング協会、マースジャパン、INO株式会社、学校法人 立志舎、横浜動物専門学校、DOG HUG LIFE
株式会社千葉興業銀行 has begun selling “動く！ちばコーギー,” the ３rd LINE Creators sticker set featuring its image character “ちばコーギー,” to mark the opening of its digitally focused “ちばコーギー支店.”
To mark the opening of “ちばコーギー支店,” ads to run at 京成船橋駅 and JR船橋駅
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株式会社千葉興業銀行 will run advertisements inside 京成船橋駅 and outside the ticket gates at JR船橋駅 from October 20, 2026, to mark the opening of “ちばコーギー支店.” At 京成船橋駅, a peel-off advertisement will feature 300 limited-edition acrylic charms, while ads will appear on 6 pillars at JR船橋駅.
株式会社千葉興業銀行 opened the digitally focused “ちばコーギー支店” on October 19, 2026, and will run a commemorative campaign. Customers under 50 who open an account will receive an annual interest rate of 0.95% on yen ordinary deposits for 2 months, and 300 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a stuffed toy.
宇宙×不動産カンファレンス2026（SRC2026） releases the full schedule; at DAY2’s U-1 STARTUP, entrepreneur and startup supporter DOZAN11 aka 三木道三 is set to appear
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株式会社WHERE has released the full schedule for “宇宙×不動産カンファレンス2026（SRC2026）,” to be held at the University of Tokyo and online on November 5 and 6, 2026. On DAY2, 三木道三, co-founder of DOZAN PARTNERS, which supports startups, will appear and serve as the opening act for the U-1 STARTUP final.
Study in Japanese and reach an international MBA at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK within 15 months ── Learn through Japanese-language lectures in “Class,” a pathway to the international MBA at ウルバーハンプトン大学, for 2.28 million yen. Starting December 2026; applications open for December enrollment
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渋谷Web3大学株式会社 announced that the “Class” course, in which students complete the first stage in Japanese, will begin in December 2026 as part of the “SCX Professional Program IMBA - UK WLV,” a pathway to the international MBA at ウルバーハンプトン大学 in the UK. The program is expected to be completed within 15 months, and costs 2.28 million yen (tax included).
Facts
Within 15 months in total
It will start in December 2026
More than 1,000 employers worldwide
Expect 39% of the skills needed to change
3,000 participants in total
The membership exceeds 300
A UK university with origins dating back to 1827
Total: 2.28 million yen (500,000 yen enrollment fee and 1.78 million yen tuition)
Total: 1.88 million yen (500,000 yen enrollment fee and 1.38 million yen tuition)
Application fee: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：渋谷Web3大学株式会社、University of Wolverhampton、ウルバーハンプトン大学、Chestnut Education Group、WeWork
インフォメティス selected as an exhibiting company for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Pavilion at Germany’s “E-world energy & water 2027”
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インフォメティス株式会社 has been selected as an exhibiting company for the “Tokyo Pavilion,” established by 東京都 at the international trade fair “E-world energy & water 2027,” to be held in Essen, Germany, in February 2027. The company aims to develop partnerships and explore the market as it expands its business in continental Europe.
【株式会社アセンド】Call Recording, AI Transcription and Summarization Service “RecACE plus” to Exhibit at Otsuka Shokai’s “AX・DX・Security Solution Fair 2026”
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株式会社アセンド will exhibit at Otsuka Shokai’s “AX・DX・Security Solution Fair 2026,” where it will introduce its call recording, AI transcription and summarization service, “RecACE plus.”
【Toho Village, Fukuoka】THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWARA- Is Accepting Year-End and New Year’s Accommodation Reservations, Including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, for Guests Staying With Their Dogs
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THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWARA-, a glamping facility that welcomes pets and is operated by サステナブルホールディングス株式会社, is accepting accommodation reservations for the year-end and New Year period, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Facts
Grand opened on September 18, 2026
4 types of Superior and Suite rooms
90 m² of space
For up to 4 guests
Stays through January 31, 2027, are eligible
BBQ featuring 160 g of Wagyu beef
3 types of bread and egg dishes
6 types of complimentary drinks
“Michi-no-Eki Koishihara,” about 2 minutes away by car
Craft Sandwich Shop “BASE Sand” to Open Its First Location in Meguro on Friday, November 6
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ベースフード株式会社 will open the first location of “BASE Sand,” a craft sandwich shop using its complete nutrition food “BASE FOOD,” in Meguro on November 6, 2026.
Facts
33 types of nutrients
1/3 of your daily nutritional needs in a balanced serving
Opening November 6, 2026
Cumulative sales have surpassed 300 million bags
Cumulative number of subscribers has exceeded 1 million
Jackery and Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture, Sign Agreement on Cooperation in Supplying Goods and Other Items During Disasters
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株式会社Jackery Japan signed an agreement with Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture, on October 19, 2026, on cooperation in supplying goods and other items during disasters.
株式会社カインズ has completed its acquisition of all shares in ソニテック株式会社, bringing the company into its group. It also aims to build a supply chain through the procurement of construction materials and the use of digital technologies.
The “3rd Time” Seen Through Gatherings: Choices in How to Connect and Gradations in How to Engage
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold an online seminar on “the 3rd time” on October 29. Combining SEEDER社’s tribe data with the perspectives of its own insight consultants, the seminar will explore the different ways people, particularly Generation Z, engage with others, as well as market changes 2–3 years ahead.
CLOUDY BAY, named the world’s most popular New Zealand wine in 2025*¹, unveils its latest vintage, “クラウディー ベイ Sauvignon Blanc 2026,” for the first time
株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is running a promotion for the second half of 2026 at language school ELSA, covering adult, parent-child and junior study abroad programs.
【Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station】Now Accepting Reservations Through Friday, December 4, 2026, for “2027 Three-Tier Osechi” and a “Fugu Hot Pot Set” to Brighten New Year’s Meals
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Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is taking reservations for “2027 三段重おせち” and a “fugu hot pot set” through December 4, 2026. A discount is available for customers who purchase both.
Students in the 1st- and 2nd-year classes of the General Medical Office Administration Department will hold the “JO-BI Health Fest,” planned and organized using their hands-on “Project Design” class.
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Students in the General Medical Office Administration Department at 国際ビジネス公務員大学校, part of NSGグループ, held the “JO-BI Health Fest” with the support of 郡山市. Co-hosted with Ota General Hospital and others, the event offered hands-on content at 13 booths.
デジタルハリウッド大学 and 愛知県教育委員会 sign educational partnership agreement
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デジタルハリウッド大学 and 愛知県教育委員会 signed an educational partnership agreement on October 19, 2026, to improve the skills of educators and support digital transformation. They plan to hold seminars on generative AI and STEAM training sessions, while Professor Hiroyuki Hoshino will advise on digital transformation at prefectural schools.
Estimated passing score released. You can also check the predicted answers for all 50 questions! Reiwa 8 real estate transaction specialist exam
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TAC株式会社 has released its predicted answers and estimated passing score for the Reiwa 8 real estate transaction specialist exam. It is also accepting entries for its web-based grading and analysis service, which collects answer data, and for answer review sessions to be held on October 20 and 25.
Facts
Reiwa 8 real estate transaction specialist exam
Established: Dec. 1980
New registration period: through 11/5 (Thu.) 23:59
Answer submission period: through 11/6 (Fri.) 12:00
Individual results announced: through 11/24 (Tue.) 11:00
Sessions begin as early as 10/20 (Tue.) at some campuses
＜Join online＞ 10/25 (Sun.) 14:00–15:00
＜Attend at a campus＞ Shinjuku and Umeda campuses: 10/20 (Tue.) 19:00–20:30
【阪急うめだ本店】POP-UP featuring the “BRUNELLO CUCINELLI(ブルネロ クチネリ)” winter collection
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A pop-up store featuring the winter collection of Italian luxury brand “ブルネロ クチネリ” will be held on the 5th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from October 21 to November 3, 2026.
【六甲高山植物園】Autumn leaves are coming into view early and will soon be at their peak! Extended evening hours from 10/31 (Sat.) to 11/15 (Sun.)
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Autumn leaves are reaching their peak at 六甲高山植物園, which will extend its evening hours from October 31 to November 15. The garden will also hold a Monday free-admission campaign for children to mark the cultural autumn, as well as its “Little Pissing Boy Cape-Dressing Ceremony.”
Facts
865 meters above sea level
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
Tomorrow, October 20, is “老舗の日” (Shinise Day). Post about your favorite long-established business with “#老舗の日”!
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スターマーク株式会社 is inviting people to post on social media with the hashtag “#老舗の日” for 老舗の日 on October 20, and is holding a photo contest as part of “老舗ウィーク2026.”
【Production photos】Comments from guests and opening-day review of the stage production of 清水ユウ’s popular manga “鹿楓堂よついろ日和”
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The musical adaptation of the popular manga “鹿楓堂よついろ日和” opened at CBGKシブゲキ!! on October 16, 2026. Guest comments and an opening-day review are featured.
“Right-on Caravan” × “Art Café” event announced — a community exchange salon created with 特定医療法人 研精会 デンマークINN小田原
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特定医療法人研精会’s “デンマークINN小田原” will hold a community exchange salon on October 25, 2026, in a three-way collaboration with 株式会社ライトオン’s “Right-on Caravan” and 社会福祉法人アール・ド・ヴィーヴル.
Selected for the Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs)
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株式会社ソシオネクスト has once again been selected as a constituent of the “Morningstar Japan Equity Gender Diversity Tilt Index (excluding REITs),” adopted by GPIF, and is now included in 4 of the 6 ESG investment indices it uses.
“The teachers who protect children deserve to be protected, too.” NODAKI, celebrating its 119th year, donates health-support products to a Nagoya nursery school
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株式会社ノダキ, founded 119 years ago, donated about 300 bottles of vitamin jelly for heatstroke prevention and health-support insoles for nursery school teachers to トット保育園 in Nagoya.
『サマナーズウォー: Sky Arena』 SWC2026 Asia-Pacific Cup results announced! All 12 World Finals competitors confirmed!
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株式会社Com2uS Japan announced the results of the “SWC2026 Asia-Pacific Cup,” an esports tournament for 『サマナーズウォー: Sky Arena』. Champion YEONHONG-187, runner-up GLE and 3rd-place finisher BEAT.D qualified for the World Finals, completing the field of 12 competitors.
【常陽銀行】Expansion of features for business-focused AI agent “JOYO AI AGENT”
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常陽銀行 has expanded the features of its business-focused AI agent “JOYO AI AGENT,” which operates in a closed network environment, adding an “AI minutes writer” and a development platform led by bank employees.
“Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games” Goalball, preliminary round, day 2: Men draw 8-8 with Thailand and look to bounce back in tomorrow’s back-to-back games; women narrowly lose 0-1 to China, vowing revenge in the final: “See you next in the final”
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On day 2 of the goalball preliminary round at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, the men drew 8-8 with Thailand, while the women lost 0-1 to China.
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Drew 8-8
Lost narrowly, 0-1
Kaneko scored 5 points for the second consecutive game
Goldwin to begin supporting the Japanese national alpine ski team from the 2026-2027 season
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株式会社ゴールドウイン will begin an official uniform supplier partnership with the Japanese national alpine ski team from the 2026-2027 season, supporting competition activities and promoting the use of environmentally conscious materials.
Giving discarded electronic components new possibilities through traditional crafts. 株式会社電産 announces the 2nd upcycling collaboration with 津軽塗たなか
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株式会社電産 will announce and exhibit its 2nd collaboration with 津軽塗たなか, upcycling discarded electronic components using traditional craft techniques, at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026.
【B.L.U.E. NOVA】Technical test participants wanted!
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Applications for the technical test of 『B.L.U.E. NOVA』 open on October 19, 2026. The co-op bullet-hell shooter for Steam will undergo advance testing limited to the Asian region, with benefits including limited-edition items for participants after the official release.
【函館大沼プリンスホテル】Enjoy winter night views from Mount Hakodate and sightseeing in the bay area. Free shuttle buses to Mount Hakodate and Hakodate Christmas Fantasy to run for a limited time
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函館大沼プリンスホテル will begin operating free shuttle buses for a limited time from December 1 to 25, 2026, to the Hakodate Christmas Fantasy venue and Mount Hakodate.
A female tax accountant discusses “career paths that make use of your qualifications” | TAC to hold a free online seminar for beginners on October 21 (Wed.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for beginners on October 21, led by a female tax accountant.
The 4th Machizukuri Forum in Izumisano 2026, exploring the appeal and potential of Izumisano City, to be held on December 12 (Sat.)
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The 4th Machizukuri Forum in Izumisano 2026, hosted by 株式会社情報都市, will be held on December 12, 2026. The program will include examples of using traditional houses in Kyoto, presentations of data on Izumisano City, and introductions to community activities.
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More than 230 people in total to date from private companies
Received the JEED Chairman’s Award, Excellence Award, in the FY Reiwa 8 Good Practices in Workplace Improvements for Employment of Persons with Disabilities
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株式会社SHIFT received the JEED Chairman’s Award, Excellence Award, in the FY Reiwa 8 Call for Good Practices in Workplace Improvements for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, conducted by 独立行政法人高齢・障害・求職者雇用支援機構（JEED）. SHIFT uses AI tools to expand opportunities for employees with disabilities and improve operational efficiency, while its Business Support Department provides consulting services on employing people with disabilities.
Facts
Workload reduction equivalent to 1,800 hours annually
SHIFT began hiring people with disabilities in 2015
In 2019, it established the Business Support Department (hereafter, BizSapo), a division specializing in hiring and promoting the success of people with disabilities
Nagoya, Aichi: Hisaya Halloween 2026 to be held at Hisaya-odori Park!
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Hisaya-odori Park DESIGNCENTER will hold its special autumn event, Hisaya Halloween 2026, at Hisaya-odori Park in central Nagoya for 2 days, October 24 and 25, 2026. Events will include sky lanterns, the outdoor movie screening Hisaya cinema, a grand autumn raffle, and the 7th Nagoya Halloween Rally. Stores at RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park will offer Halloween-themed limited-edition food and items.
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October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.), 2026
1 raffle entry voucher for every 500 yen spent, including tax
Original税込2500円利用ごとに1回抽選券1枚
1 raffle entry ticket for 2 draws for every 5,000 yen spent, including tax
First 400 people
General admission: 1,800 yen/ticket
Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 1,500 yen/ticket
Children ages 3-6: 500 yen
Companies mentioned：Hisaya-odori Park DESIGNCENTER、RAYARD Hisaya-odori Park、中部電力MIRAI TOWER、タリーズコーヒー、TEA ROOM KIKI、京都宇治 茶想もりた園、ROCCA&FRIENDS CREPERIE to TEA
S.T. DUPONT announces an anniversary collection commemorating the 85th anniversary of its first lighter
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To mark the 85th anniversary of its first lighter, introduced in 1941, S.T. DUPONT has announced a limited collection themed around the phoenix. It comprises 3 models: Line 2, Haute Création, and Artisan Windproof.
Turning used solvents from “waste” into a “resource”: CA-800M-01 Series microwave solvent distillation and recovery system launched
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コーベックス株式会社 and ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 have begun sales of the CA-800M-01 Series microwave solvent distillation and recovery system they jointly developed. The system directly heats solvents in their original drums, converting waste into a resource and reducing costs.
Facts
Distillation speed 300% of the conventional rate
200L drum
Announced the start of joint development in February 2026
Matsusaka Keirin ATHLETE DISCOVERY to be held on October 12
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株式会社JPF held Matsusaka Keirin ATHLETE DISCOVERY at Matsusaka Velodrome on October 12, 2026. Participants from elementary through high school took part in assessments using the Sports Agency’s new physical fitness test and aptitude test events from the Japan Keirin School.
VideoStep, a video manual creation and management service, opens a Nagoya office at STATION Ai
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株式会社VideoStep, a subsidiary of 株式会社Ｊストリーム, opened a Nagoya office at STATION Ai in Nagoya City on September 1, 2026, to strengthen its support for manufacturers in the Tokai region.
Facts
Sept. 1, 2026
Approximately 1,100 companies
25,516 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｊストリーム、株式会社VideoStep、STATION Ai
サイバートラスト launches a PQC-ready key management service that ensures data sovereignty
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サイバートラスト株式会社 will launch サイバートラスト Key Management Service (KMS) in November 2026 for cloud providers, handling key management for data encryption and decryption. The service securely manages keys through electronic certification centers distributed across multiple locations in Japan, providing an infrastructure that ensures data sovereignty and supports a future transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
From nake, a private brand specializing in “makeup that brings you into balance”: a limited-edition mascara to shape lashes into an upward-curled, glossy look※1
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー will begin selling the limited-edition “Totonoe Mascara” from its private brand “nake” on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
105 stores in 6 regions overseas, mainly in Asia
Available in limited quantities from Nov. 11 (Wednesday)
To mark the 5th anniversary of サンクトガーレン タップルーム, the brewery will release “PENTA CITRA,” a beer made using 1 variety of hop in 5 forms, on Oct. 20. Enjoy unlimited draft beer from 20 varieties for 2,750 yen and up (through Nov. 15).
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To mark the 5th anniversary of サンクトガーレン タップルーム since its pre-opening, the brewery will release commemorative beer “PENTA CITRA,” made using 1 variety of hop in 5 forms. It will also hold an appreciation festival offering unlimited draft beer from 20 varieties.