“WWS Medical,” a functional medical wear brand overseen by a practicing physician, adopted as the uniform for the acupuncture and moxibustion department at 明治東洋医学院専門学校, marking its 100th anniversary!
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“WWS Medical,” a functional medical wear brand from 株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ, has been adopted as the uniform for the acupuncture and moxibustion department at 明治東洋医学院専門学校, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
September download certifications: Takashi Sorimachi’s “POISON ~In a world like this where I can’t even say what I want to say~” receives Platinum certification!
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日本レコード協会 announced its September 2026 download certifications, with Takashi Sorimachi’s “POISON ~In a world like this where I can’t even say what I want to say~” receiving Platinum certification.
県立広島大学 announces recipients of its Next-Generation Researcher Encouragement Award; award ceremony and research presentations to be held
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県立広島大学 has selected 2 recipients for its Next-Generation Researcher Encouragement Award: Associate Professor Hideaki Kajishima and Lecturer Miho Kanazashi. An award ceremony and research presentations will be held on Reiwa 8 November 17.
アスエネ achieves customer satisfaction of over 90% for the 3rd consecutive year in supporting responses to the 2026 CDP questionnaire
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アスエネ株式会社 announced that customer satisfaction with its support service for responses to the 2026 CDP questionnaire reached 96%, marking the 3rd consecutive year above 90%. The cumulative number of support cases also increased to approximately 1.6 times the previous year's level.
Facts
96% of companies responded that they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
increased to approximately 1.6 times the previous year's level
Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
First joint visitor promotion between national scenic site 九年庵 and Tosu outlet: campaign timed with the autumn public opening encourages tours around Saga Prefecture to enjoy autumn leaves and shopping
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鳥栖プレミアム・アウトレット and national scenic site 九年庵 will run their first joint visitor promotion from November 14 to 29, 2026, to encourage visitors to travel around Saga Prefecture.
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）から29日（日）まで
located about 30 minutes away by car
Approximately 170 popular stores from Japan and abroad
Add a little sparkle to everyday life. The 2nd “Hello Kitty” × “Pure Gummy” collaboration! Kanro’s “Pure Gummy × Hello Kitty Apple Soda Flavor” launches Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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カンロ株式会社 will release “Pure Gummy × Hello Kitty Apple Soda Flavor” on October 27, 2026, as the 2nd collaboration with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty.
Take photos with “that line” from Eren, Mikasa, Armin and the others! TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: countdown event installment 2, “Photo Props”
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A collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan is underway at the Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori. Starting November 1, the 2nd countdown event will begin, with photo props featuring lines from Eren, Mikasa and others.
Facts
On through Sunday, December 13
Available starting Sunday, November 1
Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
Walking through 1.2 km of forest at night
All 4 characters
8 types in total / random
7 types in total / random
1,210 yen (tax included)
990 yen each (tax included)
6,930 yen (tax included)
1,045 yen (tax included)
385 yen (tax included)
¥1,900 (tax included)
1,200 yen (tax included)
Adults (12 years and older): 3,600–4,000 yen
Children (11 and under): 1,600–2,000 yen
800 yen
Adults (ages 12 and up): 5,400–5,800 yen
Children (11 and under): 3,400–3,800 yen
Adults (12 and older): 6,800–7,200 yen
Children (11 and under): 4,800–5,200 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニジゲンノモリ、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会
10 student entrepreneurs tackling social issues selected! 4th cohort of the student social entrepreneurship acceleration program “ゼロイチ” moves into the practical business development phase
To mark the return of the “Rilakkuma Certification Exam 2027” after 8 years, a Rilakkuma book fair and café are coming♪
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サンエックス株式会社 has announced the limited-time opening of the “Rilakkuma Book Fair,” featuring exclusive merchandise and books, and the “Rilakkuma Book Café,” offering collaboration menu items, to mark the “Rilakkuma Certification Exam 2027” on March 14, 2027.
Connecting through karate: Okinawa festival by the sea, “Okinawa × Kamakura Friendship Festival” to be held for the first time at Yuigahama, Kamakura, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026; free admission
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The “Okinawa × Kamakura Friendship Festival,” sponsored by 株式会社カヤック, will be held for the first time at Yuigahama, Kamakura, on Nov. 8, 2026. The free event will feature Eisa performances, karate experiences and a gourmet grand prix.
Samsung ranks first in Asia for corporate brand value for the 3rd consecutive year
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In 日経リサーチ’s 2026 “Global Brand Survey,” Samsung ranked first in Asia for corporate brand value for the 3rd consecutive year. Samsung received a brand value score of 4,819 and also ranked first in Thailand and Malaysia.
A winter encounter with Santa Claus, endorsed by the Santa Claus International Exchange Association. Christmas programs to create cherished family memories 【グランドメルキュール那須高原リゾート＆スパ】
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グランドメルキュール那須高原リゾート＆スパ will host an event featuring a visit from Santa Claus, endorsed by NPO法人エコサンタ・サンタクロース国際交流協会, as well as “Winter Stories,” a musical storytelling stage produced by 株式会社PROPRE.
【ミスタードーナツ】Pokémon from across the years at Mister Donut gather in one place! “Everyone Gather! Winter Pokémon Campaign” available for a limited time and in limited quantities
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ミスタードーナツ, operated by 株式会社ダスキン, will run a limited-time, limited-quantity campaign in collaboration with 株式会社ポケモン, selling doughnuts and merchandise featuring Pokémon from across the years.
Supporting improvements to sanitary conditions at evacuation centers and other facilities during disasters: ダスキン and Hyogo Prefecture sign agreement
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株式会社ダスキン signed an agreement with Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 19, 2026, to support improvements to sanitary conditions at evacuation centers and other facilities during disasters. With this agreement, ダスキン has now signed disaster-response agreements with 115 municipalities.
“FanGrowth” to hold “Marketing Organizations: An Honest Reality Check,” a 1-day conference bringing together marketing heads from 10 growth-company businesses, on Wednesday, Nov. 11
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エキサイト株式会社 will hold the online conference “Marketing Organizations: An Honest Reality Check” on Nov. 11, 2026. Marketing heads from 10 growth-company businesses will discuss the current state of AI use and LLMO readiness, as well as strategies for 2027.
Learn how to use physical AI, robotics and agentic AI: “ASK Enterprise AI Conference 2026 in NAGOYA” to be held
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株式会社アスク will hold “ASK Enterprise AI Conference 2026 in NAGOYA,” an event focused on physical AI, robotics and other topics, at STATION Ai in Nagoya on Nov. 12, 2026. エヌビディア合同会社 will co-host, with 岡谷鋼機株式会社 and 兼松エレクトロニクス株式会社 providing support.
株式会社セキド will hold a UAV surveying and inspection seminar organized by 株式会社プロクルー online on Nov. 6, 2026, and in Nagoya on Nov. 24. The seminar will explain drone adoption, data use and related regulations for construction, surveying and facility inspection businesses, as well as local governments, and will include demonstrations of DJI products.
Mariko Asabuki’s first novel in 8 years, “Yume,” to be released in November! A calamity facing humanity enters the dreams of a young boy. The author also designed the book cover
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release “Yume,” Mariko Asabuki’s first novel in 8 years, on Nov. 4, 2026. The author also designed the book cover. The price is 2,970 yen, including tax.
A huge hit among sewing enthusiasts! From tracing patterns to downloading them instantly on your smartphone. The official online store for the craft magazine “COTTON TIME,” first published in 1994, gets a revamp and surpasses 500 free pattern downloads in 10 days!
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The official online store for “COTTON TIME,” a craft magazine published by 株式会社主婦と生活社, reopened after a revamp on Oct. 5, 2026. The introduction of downloadable patterns helped free pattern downloads surpass 518 in the first 10 days.
Enjoy mountain and sea delicacies together! “Dashi Chicken Tempura and Fried White Fish with Mushroom Butter Sauce Set Meal” now available at からやま!
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Ever Action, a subsidiary of Arcland Service Holdings, will begin offering the limited-time “Dashi Chicken Tempura and Fried White Fish with Mushroom Butter Sauce Set Meal” at からやま starting Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Regular locations: 990 yen (1,089 yen including tax)
Regular locations: 890 yen (979 yen including tax)
Regular stores: 390 yen (429 yen including tax)
Regular locations: ¥350 (¥385 including tax)
Operates 807 stores in Japan and overseas (as of the end of December 2025)
【ロース堂】Limited-time “Sanriku Large Fried Oysters (3 pieces) Set Meal” and more go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 20
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Tonkatsu specialty restaurant ロース堂, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will offer the “Sanriku Large Fried Oysters” set meal and other items for a limited time starting Oct. 20, 2026.
Let the light take care of brightness adjustment and preventing it from being left on! New launch of the convenient “LED センサーデスクライト(L10)” with 2 built-in sensors
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株式会社ニトリ will launch the “LED センサーデスクライト(L10),” equipped with ambient-light and motion sensors, at select stores and on ニトリネット from mid-October 2026. The price is 5,990 yen.
奈良 蔦屋書店 to host a talk event on 10/28 (Wed.) with 読売新聞 “人生案内” advice columnist Professor Masami Ohinata
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On October 28, 2026, Nara Tsutaya Books will host a talk event on family relationships featuring Masami Ohinata, president of Keisen University and an advice columnist for 読売新聞’s “人生案内.”
Learn about workforce management amid labor shortages and workplace harassment prevention! 中小機構 Kinki Headquarters and KECC to co-host a “Labor Management Seminar”
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The Kinki Headquarters of 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構 and 関西圏雇用労働相談センター（KECC） will co-host labor management seminars for small and medium-sized businesses and startups on November 20 and 26.
Over ２億views! Hit webtoon series gets a full-color print edition and exclusive bookstore bonuses: Volumes ７ and ８ of “枯れた花に涙を” launch simultaneously on October 23 (Fri.)
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Starts Publishing will simultaneously release print editions of Volumes 7 and 8 of “枯れた花に涙を,” which has surpassed 2億 views in total on LINEマンガ, on October 23, 2026. A limited-time collaboration café will also be held at 東急プラザ渋谷.
What new world order will emerge from the actions of Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping? Book “新・世界勢力図 米中露の三極支配と帝国の幻影,” winner of the International House of Japan Journalism Award, goes on sale
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朝日新聞出版 will release “新・世界勢力図 米中露の三極支配と帝国の幻影” on October 20, 2026, a book based on 朝日新聞’s serialized feature “帝国の幻影,” which won the 3rd International House of Japan Journalism Award. Through on-the-ground reports from 17 countries and interviews with 21 experts, the book examines the reality of tripolar dominance by the U.S., China and Russia and the expansion of spheres of influence by major powers, and considers the future of a new world order.
ファミマ, 岐阜県 and Nagoya Railroad team up for the first time! Value-packed campaign to attract inbound visitors launches November 1, with popular ファミマ snacks and local sweets on offer with qualifying purchases
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株式会社ファミリーマート will team up with 岐阜県 and Nagoya Railroad to launch a campaign targeting inbound visitors, primarily from Taiwan, on November 1, 2026. Those who purchase qualifying travel products will receive FamilyMart product vouchers and local sweets.
“Koala’s March-kun” takes 1st place in the “NIKKEI Corporate Character Popularity Contest 2026”! Crowned champion from a field of 54 companies
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株式会社ロッテ’s “Koala’s March-kun” took 1st place in 日本経済新聞社’s advertising feature “NIKKEI Corporate Character Popularity Contest 2026.” It won out among 54 companies, and the brand is marking its 42nd anniversary since launch.
The court mystery series “簪中録,” a Chinese hit with over 1 million copies sold, launches as part of U-NEXT original books!
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株式会社U-NEXT has begun publishing “簪中録,” a Chinese court mystery series with over 1 million copies sold, as a U-NEXT original book. The first volume, “簪中録 1 夔王の大婚,” goes on sale October 20, 2026.
Facts
Surpassed 12 billion PVs in total
Starting October 20 (Tuesday)
Specifications: paperback / 312 pages
List price including tax: 1100 yen
Enjoy more than 500,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
Original137万冊以上のマンガや書籍も配信
The service was integrated with Paravi in July 2023
【Consumer Shopping Behavior Survey】More than 6割 say “shelf arrangement and displays affect my desire to buy”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社圡井 found that supermarket product arrangement and displays affect shoppers’ willingness to buy. A total of 65.4% said they felt an impact, while 81.2% said they preferred supermarkets that were easy to navigate and well organized.
【Survey on Challenges of Moving】The biggest obstacle in searching for a home: 2 in 1 say “There are no properties that meet my preferences”
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According to a survey of 62 people in the Tokai region who had experience moving to a rental home, conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社ブルーボックス, the most important conditions when choosing a new home were “layout” (66.1%) and “rent” (54.8%). The biggest difficulty in searching for a property was “There are no properties that meet my preferences” (50.0%).
【Survey on Homebuilding Attitudes Among Kinki Residents】7割 say “balance between price and quality/performance” is the most important factor in a custom-built home
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A survey of Kinki residents’ attitudes toward custom-built homes, conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and “ユピテルはうす明石,” found that 7割 prioritize “balance between price and quality/performance,” while 62％ consider utility and maintenance costs. The share who did not know the price per tsubo was also as high as 48％.
フェリシモ will begin selling “あの日のパンダたち,” a solicited photo book featuring generations of pandas at Ueno Zoo, on October 20. The 116-page commemorative book features a selection of more than 1,000 submitted photos, and part of the proceeds will be donated to the Giant Panda Conservation Support Fund.
【Mila Owen (Mila Owen)】First collaboration with Japan-born inner down brand TAION (TAION)! <On sale Nov. 5 (Thu.)>
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The women's brand Mila Owen, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, and inner down brand TAION are collaborating for the first time. The 7-item collection will be available for advance online reservations from Oct. 19 and in stores from Nov. 5.
A seminar titled “New Markets Created by the Circular Economy and Chemical Recycling,” featuring speakers from 出光ケミカルリサイクル・ジャパン and ボストン コンサルティング グループ, will be held on Nov. 20, 2026 (Fri.).
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “New Markets Created by the Circular Economy and Chemical Recycling” on Nov. 20, 2026, with speakers from 出光ケミカルリサイクル・ジャパン and ボストン コンサルティング グループ.
Just swipe over paper documents! Portable handheld scanner goes on sale
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the battery-powered handheld scanner “400-SCN071,” which digitizes paper documents and business cards with a simple swipe. It supports resolutions of up to 900 dpi and can save files to a microSD card in PDF or JPEG format. Weighing approximately 140 g, it is convenient to carry.
JA福井県 adopts the “DRIVEBOSS” automated vehicle dispatch planning system—achieving a sustainable and efficient delivery system through delivery DX
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Panasonic Car Electronics has supplied JA福井県 with DRIVEBOSS, an AI-powered automated vehicle dispatch planning system, to promote digital transformation and improve the efficiency of delivery operations.
【JAF Tochigi】Experience the fun of cars! JAF booth to appear at “Honda Racing eMS EXPO 2026”
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The JAF Tochigi Branch will exhibit a booth at “Honda Racing eMS EXPO 2026,” held on Oct. 24, 2026, promoting traffic safety by issuing “Children’s Safety Licenses” and displaying a tow truck.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Membership exceeds 20 million
More than 44,000 partner facilities nationwide
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF、Honda Racing eMS EXPO 2026、HRC、Honda、株式会社ホンダ・レーシング
【New series!!】Revenge battle fantasy “GAKUJIN” (manga by Yasumakoto): Episodes 1–5 released all at once!!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began distributing episodes 1–5 of the revenge battle fantasy “GAKUJIN” on digital bookstores on Oct. 20, 2026.
Yokai appear at the airport late at night!? A “Yokai Parade” is coming to the 24-hour 羽田エアポートガーデン, which never sleeps—enjoy Halloween with yokai
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住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold “TOKYO YOKAI CREATORS Haneda Yokai Yokocho,” a limited-time yokai-themed shop, at 羽田エアポートガーデン from Oct. 20 to 26, 2026. A special event, the “Yokai Parade,” will take place on Oct. 24 and 25.
Facts
From Oct. 20 (Tue.) through Oct. 26 (Mon.), 2026
Approximately 30 creators from across Japan who work with yokai motifs will gather
Including an airport hotel with a total of 1,691 rooms
“AI Search Partners” now available to 株式会社キッズスター. Preparing for an era when parents ask AI for app recommendations, the service will advance AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for “Gokko Land”
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TechSuite株式会社 has begun providing its AI search optimization support service, “AI Search Partners,” to 株式会社キッズスター. In anticipation of growing use of AI by parents, it will advance LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO measures for “Gokko Land.”
Facts
The app has been downloaded more than 14 million times in Japan and overseas
More than 120 companies, organizations, and local governments have used the service to date
Launch of API-integrated advanced fraud prevention features for the generative AI era—Additional deployment of advanced AI fraud detection used by financial institutions and government agencies worldwide to prevent fraudulent account openings and impersonation using personal information
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Daon Japan株式会社 has begun offering fraud prevention features for the generative AI era (including PAD, IAD, and deepfake detection) and its high-accuracy facial recognition solution, Daon Face, through API integration, helping financial institutions, government agencies, and others strengthen security.
Facts
It has been available since 2022
We have offered IAD since 2024
Currently, more than 50 AI models that generate sophisticated images
Under conditions setting the False Match Rate to 0.0001%
Recorded a False Non-Match Rate of 0.30%
Achieved an Attack Presentation Classification Error Rate (APCER) of 0%
Recorded an excellent average transaction time of 1 second
At research and development departments located in 8 countries around the world
Professional food buyers give candid assessments. Launch of “360° Buyers Check,” which evaluates product strengths and challenges from multiple perspectives
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Smile Circle株式会社 began offering “360° Buyers Check” on Aug. 1, 2026, a service that supports food manufacturers in developing and improving products. Professional food buyers provide candid assessments of product strengths and challenges, delivered in videos and reports.
Turning a grandmother’s home on Yoron Island into “another home.” Crowdfunding for “Yokoron,” an entire-house rental lodging, reaches its initial goal of 500,000 yen
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ヨコロンコーヒー焙煎所 launched a crowdfunding campaign for “Yokoron,” an entire-house rental lodging created by restoring the company founder’s grandmother’s traditional home on Yoron Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. It reached its initial goal of 500,000 yen within 24 hours of going live. Opening is planned for June 2027 or later.
Facts
Initial goal of 500,000 yen
Pledges totaling 381,610 yen were received
From 20 people
The renovation will be carried out in 3 phases at a cost of approximately 6 million yen
INSPAY records 519 stablecoin payments in Singapore, accelerating the real-world implementation of “Payment 3.0”
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At “Sui Basecamp 2026” in Singapore, INSPAY株式会社 exhibited a vending machine and a crane game supporting stablecoin payments linked to the Slush wallet, recording 519 transactions over 2 days.
グローシップ・パートナーズ obtains license for Type 2 real estate specified joint enterprise business
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グローシップ・パートナーズ株式会社 obtained a license for Type 2 business under the Act on Specified Joint Real Estate Ventures, effective October 6, Reiwa 8. This enables the company to act as an agent or intermediary in concluding contracts between businesses and investors for real estate investment products offered by Type 1 businesses. The company is advancing plans for a portal site, with a launch within fiscal 2026 in view.
Latest specifications and new prices for hanger rails used to suspend large factory and warehouse doors. ダイケン publishes the latest edition of its Hanger Rail Series Catalog
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株式会社ダイケン published the product catalog Hanger Rail Series Catalog vol.15 on October 20, 2026, featuring the latest specifications and new prices for hanger rails and other products for large factory and warehouse doors. It also implemented a price revision on the same day.
Facts
Hanger Rail Series Catalog vol.15
Published on October 20, 2026
Reflects the price revision effective August 1, 2026
Weight: 40 kg
Weight: 1500 kg
Operating noise: approximately 20% lower
Door-opening force: reduced by approximately 80%
N10 (100 kg)
N20 (200 kg)
N40 (400 kg)
Supports doors weighing up to 500 kg
Founded in Osaka in 1924, beginning with the manufacture of door rollers
Specialist store for NAS devices and servers with high-durability HDDs: Official online store renamed GUARDIAN+R STORE
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株式会社リプラス renamed and relaunched its official online store, changing its name from Biz DATA BOX to GUARDIAN+R STORE on October 16, 2026. It provides data protection solutions, including QNAP社 NAS devices and the クラウドTENMA cloud storage service.
[ROBON × bixid（ビサイド）] Holding a seminar: Accounting closing and tax filing work transformed by AI—investing the time saved in the future
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株式会社YKプランニング and 株式会社ROBON will stream a joint seminar on accounting closing and tax filing work transformed by AI for 5 days only, starting November 2.
🎄 A miniature picture-book advent calendar is here for Christmas gifting! A special package featuring 24 stories to bring up the Christmas spirit, tucked into little windows 🌟
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講談社 has released an advent calendar, Christmas Is Coming! An Advent Calendar of 24 Little Picture Books, featuring a miniature picture book to enjoy each day from December 1 through 24.
Facts
24 little windows
Approximately 3.5 cm high × approximately 3.5 cm wide
330 university students nationwide applied! 8 teams selected to advance from the first-round screening of the Regional Revitalization Youth Innovation Award 2026, where students tackle population decline and regional industry challenges
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株式会社マインドシェア conducted the first-round screening for the Regional Revitalization Youth Innovation Award 2026, which received applications from 330 university students nationwide, with sponsorship from 大和ハウス工業, and selected 8 teams to advance to the final screening.
Facts
330 students
86 teams and 330 students
8 teams advancing to the final screening
Grand Prize: 300,000 yen
Excellence Award: 100,000 yen
Breakthrough Award (Daiwa House Special Award): 50,000 yen
Survey of Class of 27 job seekers on what they really wanted to ask in interviews
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株式会社ジェイック announced the results of a survey of Class of 27 job seekers about what they wanted to ask in interviews. Approximately 70% of students had questions they wanted to ask, such as during the question-and-answer session, with details about the job being the most common. In addition, more than 80% said they would be more interested in applying if they could get the information they wanted.
Facts
Respondents: 117 people
73.5% answered yes
Original「仕事内容の詳細（1日の業務、関わる仕事の内容など）」が53.5％
50.0% said the atmosphere of the company or team
36.0% said they thought it would affect the hiring decision
24.4% said it would increase their interest significantly, and 60.5% said it would increase their interest somewhat
More than 42,000 job seekers
More than 7,000 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイック、Future Finder®、Strengths Career Division、Fortune500、デール・カーネギー・トレーニング、７つの習慣®、原田メソッド®、ストレングスファインダー®、ジェイック 新卒カレッジ®、ジェイック 就職カレッジ®、ジェイック 中退就職カレッジ®、HRドクター
日立 develops physical AI solution linking equipment failure prediction with failure diagnosis
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日立製作所 has developed a physical AI solution for process manufacturing that links predictive detection—which identifies equipment failure risks in advance based on subtle data changes—with equipment failure diagnosis using AI agents. The solution connects BD-CUBE and the On-Site Support AI Navigator in real time to help prevent unexpected shutdowns and improve the efficiency of maintenance work.
Gacha capsules and medals now available on Amazon and メルカリShops: Zero Place, maker of the GTCHA X gacha machine, begins online sales of supplies
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株式会社ゼロプレイス has begun selling 75 mm and 100 mm capsules and original medals for its GTCHA X gacha machine on Amazon and メルカリShops. Both businesses and individuals can purchase them in small quantities.
New store opening: Hokkaido-born cheesecake brand WONDER to open its first permanent store at JR Tokyo Station on Wednesday, October 28! All 4 products, including the world-record-certified Wonder Cake, offer fluffy and crunchy textures
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株式会社COC's Hokkaido-born cheesecake brand WONDER will open its first permanent store at JR Tokyo Station on October 28, 2026, selling 4 products in total, including Wonder Cake.
Notice of press conference announcing the establishment of 箱館国際芸術祭実行委員会
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箱館国際芸術祭実行委員会 and 一般社団法人はこだて国際文化機構 will hold a press conference on October 27, 2026, to announce an outline of the Hakodate International Art Festival project, with a preview event in 2027 and the main event in 2028.
L&T completes fabrication and delivery of 110 modules for Australia's largest urea plant
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L&T has completed the fabrication and delivery of 110 modules, with a total weight of approximately 64,000 tons, for Australia's largest urea plant, Project CERES. Developed by Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers under a joint venture between Saipem and Clough, the project used modules fabricated at L&T's facilities in India and delivered by sea.
AI agent automates mold monitoring setup. a-robo launches GV02NS, a new model of its GROW-V AI mold monitoring system
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株式会社a-robo launched GV02NS, a new model of its GROW-V AI monitoring system for detecting mold abnormalities during plastic molding, on Oct. 20, 2026. The new model uses an AI agent to automate setup in about 2 minutes and adds features including wiring-free detection and automatic sensitivity adjustment. The existing GV01NS model can also be upgraded for free.
Facts
Launched on Oct. 20, 2026
Even experienced operators took more than 30 minutes
メゾン フランシス クルジャン will launch its holiday collection on Oct. 19, 2026. New items include a rich body cream featuring Baccarat Rouge 540, as well as the Cote Cœur, Cote Jardin and Mon Beau Sapin candles. Prices range from 20,790 yen to 51,480 yen (tax included).
OGS Consulting wins the Kaonavi Partner Award 2026, marking its third consecutive year receiving the award since its inception.
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OGS Consulting has won the Kaonavi Partner Award 2026, presented by Kaonavi, marking its third consecutive year receiving the award since it was established.
HRMOS Recruiting launches its AI Job Recommendation Assist feature
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HRMOS Recruiting, the applicant tracking system operated by 株式会社ビズリーチ, launched its AI Job Recommendation Assist feature on Oct. 13, 2026. The feature uses AI to analyze candidates' resumes and interview evaluation data and recommend jobs with a strong match.
[First in 福岡県] The nationwide Children's Yureta Caravan comes to 宗像市
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宗像地区防災協会 will hold the first Children's Yureta Caravan in 福岡県 in 宗像市 on Nov. 26, providing disaster-prevention education and evacuation drills based on earthquake damage estimates.
Facts
Approximately 1,300 buildings completely destroyed
Approximately 4,100 buildings partially destroyed
60% said, “I didn't know”
25% said, “It was different from what I had imagined”
IDP Power Lunch vol.11, a lunchtime event supporting business professionals' learning and ambitions, to be held
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アイデンティティー・パートナーズ株式会社 will hold IDP Power Lunch vol.11, an online talk show supporting business professionals' learning and ambitions, featuring Moe Sakaki, sixth-generation proprietress of the Japanese confectionery shop 五穀祭菓をかの.
[New products] StarTow300 and StarTow600 tug robots added to the lineup, helping reduce staffing needs in factories and warehouses through automated cart transport
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ロボットバンク株式会社 has added the StarTow300 and StarTow600 tug robots to its lineup to automate cart transport in factories and warehouses. Their maximum towing capacities are 300 kg and 600 kg, respectively, and they can also be used with existing carts.
TRUSTART analyzes mortgage rates using 20 years of property registration data, revealing actual borrowing terms and a concentration of lower rates for high-rise condominiums
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TRUSTART株式会社 has released its 21st Real Estate Big Data Analysis Report, examining mortgage rates using property registration data from 2006 onward. Lower rates tended to be concentrated among high-rise condominiums and newer properties, while properties in hazard zones tended to have higher rates.
[Wellness Dining] 3.0% make all their osechi from scratch, while 42.4% include purchased items
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A survey by ウェルネスダイニング株式会社 on preparing and purchasing osechi found that the largest share, 42.4%, included purchased items, while just 3.0% made everything from scratch. Another 43.7% did not prepare or eat osechi, showing the range of choices people make.
Facts
“Make everything from scratch”: 3.0%
42.4% incorporate store-bought items
“Will not prepare or eat osechi cuisine”: 43.7%
“Because it saves the effort and time required for cooking”: 50.9%
“Nishime and Chikuzen-ni”: 49.7%
“Delicious taste”: 72.2%
36.4% intend to use osechi that takes health into consideration
Single malt Nagahama Kakejiku Series launch time set for 18:00 on 10/30 (Fri.)! 3 more varieties unveiled! Early notification email registrations surpass 100!
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株式会社ロイヤルマイル has announced the limited release of 160 bottles of “Nagahama Single Malt Kakejiku Series 2022-2026 Islay Quarter Cask,” a single malt whisky from 長濱蒸溜所, under its private bottler brand “Kakejiku Series by The Plinius.” It will go on sale through the official online shop from 18:00 on October 30, 2026, and early notification email registrations have surpassed 100.
Bringing carefully crafted flavor from “downtown Fukagawa”: “まるたま” coffee now available at 楽天市場T-BOX
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東日印刷株式会社 has begun selling drip bags and cold-brew coffee from “まるたま,” a specialty coffee shop that roasts its own beans in nearby downtown Fukagawa, at 楽天市場T-BOX.
【同朋大学】2026 Academic Year Fall Special Materials Exhibition by the Buddhist Culture Research Institute: “200 Years Since the Establishment of Etsuzō Nagaya (1)”
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学校法人同朋学園 will hold the special materials exhibition “200 Years Since the Establishment of Etsuzō Nagaya (1)” through 同朋大学仏教文化研究所 from October 21 to November 1, 2026. To mark the 200th anniversary of its founding, the exhibition will display 5 rare Buddhist texts, including the一切経 of 法隆寺.
Facts
A milestone marking 200 years since its founding
From Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Through Sunday, Nov. 1
A carefully selected portion (five items) will be displayed
コミクス creates practical learning materials to fill the “4 blanks” in AI agents
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株式会社コミクス has created a mini learning resource for small and medium-sized business owners titled “AI That Won’t Work Has 4 Blanks,” which organizes AI agent setup into 4 items: “role,” “tools,” “steps,” and “how to stop.”
Facts
4 blanks
A total of 10 slides
The materials specify a presentation time of 30 minutes
First narrow down the materials to provide to 3 items
How Is the Role of Sales Managers Changing in the AI Era? — Rethinking Management for the Future Through Sales × AI — Online Seminar Report, October 8 (Thu.), 12:10–12:55】
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A discussion with Mr. Takahashi of 株式会社アルヴァスデザイン examines how the role of sales managers is changing in the AI era. Topics include examples of failed standardization following AI adoption, the shift from management to creation, and the importance of asking questions of team members.
Autumn is the season for sleep—from the bedroom at night to power naps at work. The lightweight “Weightless Futon for Your Eyes” sleep mask is here, weighing approximately 34g and made with 100% light-blocking fabric; limited-time 50% OFF to celebrate its Amazon launch
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Fun Standard株式会社 has launched “Weightless Futon for Your Eyes,” a lightweight 3D sleep mask weighing approximately 34g, under the brand “moophem” on Amazon. It uses 100% light-blocking fabric, and a limited-time 50% OFF campaign will mark its launch.
Facts
Approximately 34g
100% light blocking rate
Limited-time 50% OFF
Regular price: 2,280 yen (tax included)
Launch commemorative price: 1,140 yen (tax included)
【Factory Training / In-Person】“4th Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Technology (Iron Phosphate Cathode and Hard Carbon Anode)” December 7 (Mon.)–December 11 (Fri.), 2026; hosted by STL Japan
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Announcement of a sodium-ion battery manufacturing technology training course hosted by 株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ at the STL Japan Okayama Plant, running December 7–11, 2026. Capacity is 6 participants, and the course fee is 550,000 yen.
The radio program “Future Leaders Voice,” hosted by “Tax Accountant SUGAWARA-kun” and IMALU, surpasses 10,000 subscribers on its official YouTube channel!
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The official YouTube channel for the radio program “脱・税理士スガワラくんの Future Leaders Voice,” planned and produced by 株式会社アナログPR and its group company 株式会社創進舎, has surpassed 10,000 subscribers.
【Ota City, Gunma Prefecture / October 31】“Kanayama Castle Autumn Festival 2026” celebrates history and culture and the autumn scenery of Mount Kanayama
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Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, will hold the “Kanayama Castle Autumn Festival 2026” at the Kanayama Castle Ruins Guidance Center on October 31, Reiwa 8. The program will feature a range of activities, including flower arrangement displays, workshops and food sales.
Facts
October 31, Reiwa 8
One of Japan’s 100 Famous Castles
Leaf-vein specimen bookmark making・・・・・・・・・・200 yen
Magatama bead making・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・300 yen
Making an original mini bag・・・・・・・500 yen
Making a one-of-a-kind personal tumbler・・・1,000 yen
“SEARCH WRITE” receives a major upgrade into an LLMO support service. Launch of the “LLMO/GEO Agent,” which supports everything from brand visibility in AI search to improvement recommendations
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株式会社PLAN-B has significantly upgraded its SEO support tool “SEARCH WRITE” and launched the “LLMO/GEO Agent,” which boosts brand visibility and provides improvement recommendations in generative AI search.
RX Japan合同会社 will hold 4 specialized exhibitions concurrently at Aichi Sky Expo from November 25 to 27, 2026. The next-generation “Feather Inverter,” developed at 名古屋大学, will be unveiled in Aichi for the first time and is 70% lighter than conventional models. The event will also feature a discussion with BYD Auto Japan and a humanoid robot show, showcasing the forefront of the automotive, electronics, manufacturing DX and logistics sectors.
Facts
620 companies exhibiting from Japan and abroad
140 talks to be held
38 fields annually
109 exhibitions
A network spanning 25 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、名古屋大学、BYD Auto Japan、JAMBE、トヨタ自動車、村田製作所、早稲田大学、産業タイムズ社、RX Global
[Chiba/Sodegaura] City roads Kamizumi Route 16 and Nagayoshi Route 2 named “Tokyo German Village Street”
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Sodegaura City named city roads Kamizumi Route 16 and Nagayoshi Route 2 “Tokyo German Village Street” and signed a naming rights agreement with 明和興産株式会社.
Working even without sight!! Turtle, an association supporting employment for people with visual impairments, to hold a symposium at サイトワールド ~ Oct. 24 at Sumida Industrial Hall
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Turtle, a certified nonprofit organization supporting employment for people with visual impairments, will hold a symposium at Sumida Industrial Hall on Oct. 24, introducing a collection of employment case studies covering 109 people and explaining initiatives by several support organizations.
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A collection of employment case studies covering 109 people
OITA BAMBOO ART & LIGHTS 2026: Information on Takee
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“OITA BAMBOO ART & LIGHTS 2026 竹会〈たけえ〉” will be held at the Oita Prefectural Art Museum from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8, 2026, featuring bamboo craft exhibits, a market, workshops, music performances and more.
KIPRUN deepens partnership with 関東学院大学陸上競技部, launching “KIPSTORM INTERVAL” to support speed training as the team pursues a return to Hakone
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KIPRUN partnered with 関東学院大学陸上競技部 and launched “KIPSTORM INTERVAL,” shoes for speed training, on Oct. 16 as part of its support for the team’s return to the Hakone Ekiden.
Facts
Held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
26th overall
Combined time for the top 10: 11 hours, 1 minute and 59 seconds
Moved up 3 places
The combined time was also cut by 1 minute and 24 seconds
4 athletes from the team
A personal best of 1 hour, 2 minutes and 45 seconds
From resource recycling to community development: Event report on “Spo-GOMI Tournament in Kure 2026”
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株式会社こっこー held the “Spo-GOMI Tournament in Kure 2026” in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Oct. 3, 2026. A total of 37 teams and 160 people took part and collected 81.1 kg of trash. The company promotes community development through resource recycling.
SABAR, devoted to mackerel, is handing over the spotlight for just a month this fall!! Its partner is “Buna Queen,” the queen of brown beech mushrooms. The “Mackerel × Buna Queen Fair” starts Nov. 1.
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SABAR, a mackerel specialty restaurant operated by 株式会社コズミックダイナー, and 株式会社ミスズライフ, a pioneer in cut brown beech mushrooms, will hold the “Mackerel × Buna Queen Fair” at 4 SABAR locations from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. They will offer 4 limited-time menu items and give away premium brown beech mushrooms, “Buna Queen,” and a recipe book to the first 1,000 customers who order an eligible menu item and register on LINE.
株式会社グローアップ launches “Kaseguri,” an AI aggregation service for grid-scale batteries, aiming to boost revenue by combining multiple markets and operating methods
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株式会社グローアップ has launched “Kaseguri,” an AI aggregation service that combines multiple markets and operating methods for its grid-scale battery business, “GU Grid.”
[Corporate AI training: sold out for 6 consecutive months] x3d株式会社 to hold “Practical AI Agent Course for Executives (Intermediate)” on Oct. 19. A 5-hour session for business leaders to gain hands-on experience operating AI agents.
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The “Practical AI Agent Course for Executives (Intermediate),” taught by x3d株式会社 Representative Director Konosuke Takeishi, was held at capacity on Oct. 19, 2026, hosted by the 日本経営合理化協会 (JMCA). The course is practical training focused on using generative AI, and only the beginner-level session on Dec. 15 remains on the schedule for this year.
Facts
Held at capacity on Oct. 19, 2026
The session scheduled for Nov. 20 has also sold out
Only the beginner-level session on Dec. 15 remains
A track record spanning 2,000 companies, 6,000 people and companies in 47 prefectures nationwide
Has delivered corporate training to a cumulative total of more than 2,000 companies
AI advisory service “あなたのAI顧問” surpasses 60 client companies
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あなたのAI顧問株式会社 announced that, as of October 2026, the number of companies receiving support from its hands-on AI adoption support service “あなたのAI顧問” had exceeded 60. It will also offer free online consultations on AI adoption.
Make local store information easier to use where it’s needed. Data for Tokyo’s 23 wards and Osaka’s 24 wards now available by ward
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株式会社Review has added 94 packages covering food service, beauty and hair salons in Tokyo’s 23 wards and Osaka’s 24 wards to its “YOROZU DATA” platform, and has begun providing data by ward.
OM Network exhibits at “Retail & Restaurant DX EXPO 2026 Tokyo.” Individual demos of store-focused SaaS “R-series,” including the new “R-Shift” unveiled for the first time, draw strong interest
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オーエムネットワーク株式会社 made its first solo appearance at “Retail & Restaurant DX EXPO 2026 Tokyo,” where it demonstrated the new “R-Shift” and “R-series” to approximately 14,000 visitors in total.