データライブ株式会社 is beginning a collaboration with エーワンデータ株式会社. Under the collaboration, エーワンデータ will handle データライブ’s third-party maintenance services, while arrangements will be made to provide データライブ customers with エーワンデータ’s data recovery services.
[Event report] 51 female university students gather from 3 cities nationwide! Live Cafe & Bar “AMASTAGE” holds a joint solo performance featuring 3 locations
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アマストーリー株式会社 held a joint solo performance at Shinjuku ReNY on Oct. 18, 2026, featuring 51 female university student performers from 3 locations: AMASTAGE Akihabara main store, Namba store and Sakae store. The event also featured a collaboration with ambassador Luce Twinkle Wink☆ and a joint performance with participants in the SUKI STEP PROJECT.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE × FM802 'POPS' TALK SESSION in Osaka supported by Pontaパス confirmed
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LivePocket株式会社 announced that applications for 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE × FM802 'POPS' TALK SESSION in Osaka supported by Pontaパス,' a public recording event featuring Mrs. GREEN APPLE and FM802 to be held on November 12, 2026, will open at 13:00 on October 21. A total of 1,000 people will be invited free of charge.
Facts
A total of 1,000 guests
Nov. 12, 2026
October 21 at 13:00
Original18:00開始
More than 14 million members
Approximately 9 million tickets issued annually
Companies mentioned：LivePocket株式会社、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、FM802、Pontaパス、Ringo Jam、RADIPASS PLATINUM、NHK、IFPI
Hospital that first adopted spot nursing shifts moves to weekly regular use—staffing challenges revealed by 200 sales records from medical and care facilities
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KANTAN!, an employment support service for nurses operated by 株式会社カンタン, reviewed sales records from 200 medical and care facilities in the Kansai region, revealing the benefits of introducing spot shifts and challenges caused by early departures. Hospitals that were first to adopt the service have moved to regular weekly use, and the company supports worksites with its 3 services: spot work, ナラシワーク®, and ナラシワークプラス.
Facts
At one care-related facility, a nurse hired after paying a referral fee of 700,000 yen
had stopped showing up for work just 3 days after starting
The nurse remained employed for about 1 and a half months after that, but
Where in the store is the gacha machine you want? 'Capsule3DMaker,' a 3D store map showing product locations
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マイユウ株式会社 will launch 'Capsule3DMaker' in November 2026 as a new feature of 'PosCloud,' its sales and inventory management service for capsule toys. The feature uses hand-drawn diagrams and AI to create 3D store maps.
Facts
Available from November 2026
3D store map
With the average price per square meter set at 100%
POS sales data has been accumulated for at least 3 months
ノヴィータ partners with Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, to run its Digital Marketing Course for 4 consecutive years
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株式会社ノヴィータ has been commissioned by Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, to deliver the 'Maizuru City Diverse Digital Talent Development Program' and has run its 'Digital Marketing Course' for 4 consecutive years since fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2026, 10 students began the program, which has added a new 'Generative AI Utilization Course.' The cumulative number of graduates has reached 25, supporting digital transformation at local businesses and the realization of diverse work styles.
Choose, arrange and stick letters by textile artist Samiro Yunoki. 'SAMIRO YUNOKI SIWA Letter Stickers' to launch on October 31, 2026 | 2-day pop-up store to be held
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株式会社大直's washi paper brand 'SIWA' will launch 'SAMIRO YUNOKI SIWA Letter Stickers,' alphabet stickers designed by textile artist Samiro Yunoki, on October 31, 2026. The price is 1,100 yen (tax included). A 2-day pop-up store will be held in Aoyama, Tokyo, as an advance sale.
End the year with your best skin. 'p/d Placenta Glow Holiday Set 2026' from placenta-focused skincare brand p/d, available for a limited time on Tuesday, November 10
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Notice of the holiday set, a limited-edition product to be released on November 10 by p/d, the placenta-focused skincare brand of 株式会社PDS Life.
ALTILAN and Chubu Nippon Plastics launch Shizuoka-born space project 'Futatsuboshi' | Kickoff event 'From Hamamatsu to Space No. 4' to be held in Hamamatsu in January 2027
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株式会社ALTILAN and 株式会社中部日本プラスチック have launched 'Futatsuboshi,' a space project originating in Shizuoka, and are advancing development of a tethered satellite targeting a 2030 launch and promoting participation by local businesses. They will also hold the kickoff event 'From Hamamatsu to Space No. 4' in January 2027.
Facts
8 spacecraft have been launched to date
STARS-X, launched aboard the 6th H3 rocket on June 12, 2026
Choose your starting point and distance! Participants from across Tokyo head for the same finish line in Toyosu. A new charity run open to people with and without disabilities will be held on October 31
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一般社団法人日本ライオンズ will hold the charity run 'Japan Lions Free10 Running Charity Action 2026' on October 31, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding. The course will finish at Toyosu Gururi Park. The event is being organized in cooperation with Special Olympics Nippon and will support initiatives including children's hospices.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Recommended distance: 10 km
Original13:45〜14:00にかけて
Companies mentioned：株式会社Doshin EC、一般社団法人日本ライオンズ、公益財団法人スペシャルオリンピックス日本、NPO法人ソルウェイズ、さっぽろこどもホスピス〜北海道モデル〜、THE BBQ BEACH in TOYOSU
[藤一番] 'Nagoya Red Miso Ramen,' made with 100% GI-certified Hatcho miso, available for a limited time from Thursday, November 5
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藤一番 will offer its new 'Nagoya Red Miso Ramen,' made with 100% GI-certified Hatcho miso, for a limited time at 28 locations in Aichi and Gifu from November 5, 2026. The price is 1,090 yen (tax included).
Facts
100% Hatcho miso
From Thursday, November 5
Nov. 5, 2026
With more than 40 varieties of ramen
1,090 yen (tax included)
28 locations in Aichi and Gifu
Product development was envisioned starting in 2024
International fashion event 'Vancouver Fashion Week S/S’27' held, with 3 Japanese brands making their global runway debuts
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At 'Vancouver Fashion Week S/S’27,' held in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2026, 3 Japanese brands—viccore, fuku-fuku, and Julika—participated for the first time and made their global runway debuts.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
5 days
10 countries worldwide
29 brands
3 brands
Companies mentioned：VFW MANAGEMENT INC.、Vancouver Fashion Week Management、viccore、fuku-fuku、Julika、Brunette the Label、Jade McBride、Loose Cannon、Moe Ghrbal Couture、Bullit、Bahar Kianpour、BTM project、Bella Kim、Pattern Nation x CLAIRE UPCYCLED + JAQKE、XOA、Leidy Laura Rendon Cardona
Learn more about emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) 'NorLevo®': one year after Japan's first approval for over-the-counter sales, the brand website publishes 'History of OTC availability' and 'Frequently asked questions'
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Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare has published a history and FAQ on its brand website to mark the 1st anniversary of approval for the commercial launch of NorLevo®, Japan’s first OTC emergency contraceptive. Sales began at pharmacies nationwide in February 2026, and it is now available at approximately 18,000 locations.
Tracking the status of 18 bank-authorized new business companies through primary sources ── Of the 4 companies that ended operations, 2 that were sold, and 2 that merged, only 4 can be identified in parent banks’ releases (Industry Report Vol.8)
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アーキタイプ株式会社 has published Industry Report Vol.8, tracking the 9-year status of 18 bank-authorized new business companies. There are 10 still operating, 4 dissolved, 2 sold, and 2 absorbed through mergers; only 4 of the 8 companies that closed could be confirmed through parent banks’ releases. The report also analyzes the involvement of 35 companies among 54 First Regional Bank groups, examples of disclosed withdrawal criteria, and asymmetries in cross-border transactions.
Facts
18 companies under the banking business sophistication framework
9 years since the system took effect
2 companies sold
180 companies filing securities reports
61 First Regional Banks
Strategic investment budget of 3,000億円
Companies mentioned：アーキタイプ株式会社、千葉銀行、紀陽銀行、八十二銀行、八十二長野銀行、岩手銀行、九州フィナンシャルグループ、秋田銀行、百五銀行、群馬銀行、東京センチュリー、第一生命ホールディングス、Ocean Life Insurance
Turning “insight” into business momentum. 電通マクロミルインサイト to hold the 4-part lunchtime webinar series “Insight Discovery”
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株式会社電通マクロミルインサイト will hold a free 4-part lunchtime webinar series titled “Insight Discovery” starting November 5, 2026. Aimed at addressing challenges in extracting insights and implementing them in business in the AI era, the series will offer practical methods through research on Generation α and discussions with experts.
フィスカース ジャパン株式会社 will release red items for a limited time for the holiday season from 3 collections by the Finnish lifestyle brand アラビア: “スンヌンタイ,” “24h トゥオキオ,” and “ヴオッコ.”
雪印メグミルク showcases the appeal of domestic dairy ingredients at “Milk Fest in Toyosu 2026”
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雪印メグミルク exhibited at “Milk Fest in Toyosu 2026,” held on October 17, 2026, where it held a vote on recipes using skim milk and distributed samples at its solo booth. At a joint booth with 株式会社ULTORA, it also offered advance tastings of protein products made with domestic dairy ingredients, highlighting their appeal and efforts to enhance their value.
Facts
Approximately 1,100 packets of skim milk distributed
Approximately 3,000 cups of protein drink served for tasting
“Eat, Koriki.” Bringing the value of broadleaf tree resources from fuel to food
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株式会社四国の右下木の会社 has begun selling “深墨,” a food-grade powder made from Koriki Binchotan charcoal, on Amazon. The product makes use of broadleaf tree resources in southern Tokushima Prefecture and proposes a new way to use them, from fuel to food.
[Survey of 200] 86.5% hold branded watches with an eye to selling them in the future; 57.0% are also interested in converting assets to cash
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A survey of 200 people in their 20s to 60s who had sold branded watches, conducted by 株式会社JUNIOR, found that 86.5% hold them with an eye to selling in the future. Interest in converting assets to cash is also growing against the backdrop of changes in the economic environment.
株式会社日本生物製剤 sponsors press event marking the establishment of the AMPP Asia Chapter, founded in France
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株式会社日本生物製剤 sponsored the event marking the establishment of the AMPP Asia Chapter as its main sponsor, and announced that “INTIME MEDÉLIA,” a femcare brand for medical institutions jointly developed with 株式会社サンルイ・インターナショナル, will launch in spring 2027.
Use of meeting-minutes tools remains at 17.0%. Meanwhile, 73.2% of users said their workload had been reduced
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Survey results on meeting-minutes tools from “ASPIC,” operated by 一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会. Although use of the tools remains at 17.0%, 73.2% of users said they had experienced a lighter workload, and the tools also received high marks for practicality.
Facts
Among 241 employees, business owners, and executives
87.8% of tool users said the minutes could be “used almost as-is” or “used after a few minor edits”
[Bringing plant maintenance expertise to railway infrastructure] 岡野バルブ製造 and JR九州 jointly conduct a proof of concept (PoC) for “signpost pole inspections” using thermography
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岡野バルブ製造 and JR九州 jointly conducted a proof of concept (PoC) for inspecting signpost poles using a thermographic camera, examining the relationship between temperature distribution and equipment condition.
ユーシービージャパン株式会社 announces headquarters relocation—A new base to support sustainable growth and patient-centered value creation—
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ユーシービージャパン株式会社 announced that it will relocate its headquarters to 明治安田新宿ビル in June 2027. The move is intended to strengthen its business foundation and support sustainable growth.
Facts
June 2027 (scheduled)
23 floors above ground
4 floors underground
Approximately 126m tall
Total floor area of approximately 97,000㎡
Completion scheduled for August 31, 2026
Original1フロア約820坪
Occupies the 20th floor
Has locations in approximately 40 countries
More than 10,000 employees
Revenue in 2025 was 7.7 billion euros
Established in 1988
Began selling treatments in the rare disease field as well in 2023
[July 2026 Survey] 'I'm afraid to check my electricity bill': A survey on the psychology of meter-reading day
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株式会社エネワンでんき announced the results of its 'Meter-Reading Day Psychology Survey,' conducted in July 2026 among 300 people. Regarding concerns about summer electricity bills, 86% said they were concerned about their bills, and 80% had experienced bills higher than expected. When faced with a bill higher than expected, respondents tended to feel a strong sense of resignation. Their most common actions were short-term energy-saving measures, such as adjusting the air conditioner temperature setting (47%), while few reviewed their electricity provider or rate plan. To ease concerns about electricity bills, respondents said they wanted services such as energy-saving advice and real-time bill checks, and about 60% said concerns about electricity bills affect their choice of electricity provider.
Facts
Number of survey participants: 300
'Very concerned' was the response from 55%, while 31% said 'somewhat concerned'; overall, 86% said they were concerned about their electricity bills
The most common answer was 'electricity bills being higher than the previous year' (40%)
Combined, 'often' (39%) and 'sometimes' (41%) mean that 80% have experienced summer electricity bills being higher than expected
The most common response was 'I check it as soon as it arrives' (65%)
'Adjusting the air conditioner temperature setting' (47%)
'Has some effect' (37%) was the most common response; combined with 'has a major effect' (22%), about 60% said concerns about electricity bills affect their choice of electricity provider
The most common response was 'learning ways to save electricity' (39%)
JOYCLE signs joint research MOU with Indonesia's BRIN on decentralized infrastructure that turns medical waste into resources on-site, 'without transporting or burning it'
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JOYCLE signed a joint research MOU with PRTLTB, an organization under Indonesia's national research agency BRIN, on decentralized medical waste resource-recovery technology and digital monitoring.
Facts
August 27, 2026
Original1日あたり約294.7トン
Processing capacity is approximately 187.9 tons per day
Pathogenic microorganism decomposition rate of 99.99% or higher
Potential cost reduction of 30–50% compared with conventional methods
株式会社Mab appoints Shin Yoichi as director and COO, accelerating business expansion and strengthening its organizational foundation under a new management structure
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株式会社Mab announced that Shin Yoichi, its executive officer and COO, has been appointed director and COO. The company will use the appointment to accelerate business expansion, particularly in its Store OS business, and strengthen its organizational foundation.
[Mochikichi] Mochi-throwing event featuring stablemaster Asakayama and Wakamotoharu confirmed! Coming soon! Details of the 'Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Commemorative Mochikichi Sumo Fair'
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株式会社もち吉 will hold the 'Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Commemorative Mochikichi Sumo Fair' on October 31 and November 1 at its factory outlet in Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event will feature mochi-throwing and a talk show with stablemaster Asakayama and Wakamotoharu, chanko hot pot sales supervised by stablemaster Takasaki, a sumo class hosted by Dewanoumi stable, and a variety of other activities.
Facts
Mochikichi marks its 97th year since founding this year
Winners announced for 'GAP Japan Award 2026,' recognizing initiatives shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
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The Japan GAP Foundation announced the winners of the 'GAP Japan Award 2026,' which recognizes sustainable agriculture initiatives. The winners will be honored at a symposium to be held on November 20.
Italy's 'factory' and the Nordic 'workshop': Furniture exhibition 'PARALLELS,' where two modernisms intersect, to be held in Aoyama
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株式会社ロイズ will hold the special exhibition 'PARALLELS' at two venues, Aoyama and Egoist, from October 24 to November 29, 2026. The exhibition will showcase iconic vintage furniture shaped by Italy's industrial innovation and the Nordic philosophy of craftsmanship.
Facts
From October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
Through Sunday, Nov. 8
Starting Saturday, November 14
Through November 29 (Sun.)
Tecno, founded in 1953
The following year, 1954, Osvaldo Borsani
The following year, 1955, as well
Also, in 1956, Vittorio Nobili
In 1927, Denmark's Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition began
Nutmeg partners with restaurant reservation ledger 'TableCheck'; AI completes restaurant reservations with specified courses and plans from any hotel phone
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NutmegLabs Japan株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社TableCheck, provider of the restaurant reservation platform 'TableCheck,' and will launch a restaurant reservation service using an AI telephone operator. The service is scheduled to launch on October 20, 2026, and will complete reservations specifying courses or plans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 100 languages, including calls from hotel main numbers and food and beverage departments.
Facts
Service launches October 20, 2026
Reservations completed by AI 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 100 languages
The number of international visitors to Japan reached a record high of approximately 4,268万人 in 2025
'Dogenjers Fund' marks 1 year since establishment, with donations totaling 4.14 million yen across 216 contributions; Kyushu heroes provide food assistance and visit pediatric wards
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The 'Dogenjers Fund' marked its 1st anniversary, receiving total donations of 4.14 million yen across 216 contributions. Leveraging Kyushu hero IP, it provided food assistance (more than 7,000 meals in total) and made 2 visits to pediatric wards.
Facts
Total donations: 4,140,000 yen
Number of donations: 216
Households receiving food assistance: more than 7,000 meals in total
TOKYO EPIC representative 和田亮一 to speak at “ad:tech tokyo 2026” as a guest of AZ8
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和田亮一, representative of 株式会社TOKYO EPIC, will speak at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” to be held on October 23, 2026, as a guest of the AI video production platform AZ8. Together with Weiyu Chen of Everfir, he will discuss collaboration between people and AI through a live advertising production demonstration.
Facts
October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.), 2026
Friday, October 23, 15:00–15:40
More than 2 million users worldwide
Cumulative generations have exceeded 5 million
Production time was reduced by an average of 73.8%
[水道機工] 水道機工 sponsors and takes part in disaster preparedness training camp “Isolated Village Survival 2026 at TSUBAKI,” contributing to next-generation community disaster preparedness through hands-on experience and demonstrations of its neutral-pH soil improvement material デイサット
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水道機工株式会社 sponsored and took part in the disaster preparedness training camp “Isolated Village Survival 2026 at TSUBAKI,” held in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, contributing to improved community disaster preparedness through a demonstration of its デイサット product.
Facts
13 junior and senior high school students from across Japan (including some upper elementary school students)
An effect that makes it ready for removal in about 15 minutes
OpenAI announces plans to hire 200 additional employees at its EU headquarters and establish an “Applied AI Lab”
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OpenAI announced plans to hire 200 additional employees in Ireland and establish an “Applied AI Lab” at its EU headquarters. This will bring its total workforce in Ireland to more than 450.
[A generative AI revolution in home hunting] About 90% of users trust generative AI! For time-efficient home hunting, do people want generative AI to provide “a conversation partner, coordinator and concierge” rather than just “answers”?
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A survey by タカマツハウス株式会社 on the use of generative AI in home hunting found that about 90% of users trust generative AI and expect it to make information gathering more efficient and serve as a conversation partner and coordinator.
Facts
Assessing the pros and cons of an area and its surrounding environment (57.4%)
Reconciling the preferences of family members and partners (48.5%)
Choosing a home with future life in mind, such as 10 or 20 years from now (35.8%)
Real estate portals (53.9%)
Websites of real estate and housing companies (48.8%)
Generative AI (such as ChatGPT) (42.8%)
When beginning to consider buying a home (65.3%)
When considering a preferred area (51.6%)
When considering a budget (40.7%)
When organizing requirements such as preferred layout and size (40.7%)
Comparing the pros and cons of detached houses and condominiums (53.3%)
Explaining difficult real estate terms and how mortgages and taxes work (40.5%)
Organizing preferred requirements and what they want in a home (38.1%)
Significantly reduced the time and effort needed to gather information (improved time efficiency) (64.9%)
Made it possible to narrow down options to some extent before visiting real estate companies or model homes (43.7%)
Made it possible to obtain an objective second opinion, beyond the sales representative’s views (39.8%)
The information included errors or inaccuracies (40.0%)
The information was outdated and did not reflect current conditions (34.2%)
The answers were too general to be useful (24.7%)
Very trustworthy (26.7%)
Somewhat trustworthy (63.8%)
Information from viewing actual properties and model homes (54.7%)
Opinions of people who actually live in the area or property (40.7%)
The latest data on housing prices and local market rates (39.8%)
A “conversation partner” who organizes preferred requirements (34.6%)
A “coordinator” who brings together the views of family members and partners (27.4%)
A “concierge” who recommends homes suited to them (23.7%)
Compare multiple properties and point out differences and considerations we might not notice ourselves (41.0%)
Simulate what life would be like 10 or 20 years after purchasing a home (33.3%)
Simulate the asset value, taking into account a future sale or move (26.1%)
New “Duet Night Abyss” version “Walking at Dawn” launches Tuesday, October 20! Lightning-element character “Rhythm, Wielder of Flame” arrives!
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The new version “Walking at Dawn” of the action RPG Duet Night Abyss, developed by Pan Studio under Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology Co., Limited, launches on October 20, 2026. It adds the lightning-element character “Rhythm, Wielder of Flame,” new weapons, Halloween-themed skins and first-anniversary events.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Companies mentioned：Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology Co., Limited、Hong Kong Spiral Rising、Pan Studio
赤ちゃん本舗 and iiba launch business collaboration to create a “childcare service search and booking platform”
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 and 株式会社iiba have launched a business collaboration to develop a “childcare service search and booking platform” that brings together the search, comparison and booking of daycare and babysitting services. They plan to conduct a pilot in Tokyo’s 23 wards starting around March 2027, with a full-scale launch targeted for later that year.
ウェディングニュース, operated by オリジナルライフ株式会社, announced the winners of ウェディングニュース花嫁ベスコス2026, its first beauty awards, with 21 products selected across 7 categories based on votes from 1,002 brides-to-be and newlyweds.
穴太商店, a rice-based café run by rice farmers, opens a new location in Urakura, Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture! Featuring a tasting corner for local Chiba sake and a café terrace where guests can relax with their dogs【Opens Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026】
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穴太商店, operated by 株式会社穴太ホールディングス, will open a new location, 穴太商店 木更津店, in Urakura, Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 29, 2026. It will feature rice-based products, local Chiba sake and a terrace where guests can bring their pets.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
More than 45 seats inside
We have reached our 6th location
We also carry local sake from more than 20 breweries in Chiba Prefecture
エーワンデータ株式会社 and データライブ株式会社 are launching a collaboration, combining third-party maintenance and data recovery technologies to build a framework that supports business continuity for both equipment and data.
Facts
Built up over more than 30 years
More than 85,000 inquiries
More than 2,800 companies and 160,000 devices nationwide
AI hearing agent “Kikuvi” selected to exhibit at the “Japan Pavilion” at CES® 2027
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株式会社Kikuvi announced that it will exhibit at the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027, held in Las Vegas in January 2027. This marks its second consecutive year exhibiting, following CES 2026, and aims to expand connections with North American enterprise companies and accelerate global expansion.
Facts
Jan. 6 (Wed.)–9 (Sat.), 2027
2 straight years
10–20 people
Hundreds to thousands of people
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kikuvi、Kikuvi、独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構、ジェトロ、Consumer Technology Association、CTA、Plug and Play Silicon Valley May Summit 2026
Fujisawa makes a supportive purchase of the “Beef Cattle GHG Reduction Credit” created by JA鹿児島県経済連
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Under the EARTHSTORY Voluntary Credit Scheme operated by 株式会社Linkhola, 株式会社フジサワ has made a supportive purchase of beef cattle GHG reduction credits created by JA鹿児島県経済連 and will use them for its own carbon offsetting in fiscal 2026.
Facts
Initial issuance of 68tCO2e in 2025
An additional 147tCO2e issued in August 2026
Cumulative issuance: 215tCO2e
197 young beef cattle (9–20 months old)
Achieved GHG emissions reductions of approximately 75% or more
電通ジャパン・インターナショナルブランズ releases research report examining the relationship between attention and brand outcomes in social media advertising in Japan
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株式会社電通ジャパン・インターナショナルブランズ released a research report, “From Attention to Brand Outcomes: Unpacking the Effects of Social Media Advertising,” examining the relationship between attention and brand outcomes in social media advertising in Japan, with sponsorship from Pinterest and research support from Lumen Research.
Launching “Plan,” an AI agent specializing in new business planning—to serve as a persuasion partner who helps new business teams get their organizations on board
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 will begin offering “Plan,” an AI agent specializing in new business planning, in October 2026.
株式会社ウィナス launches “AI Tailor-Made Training,” which designs training programs for each company
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株式会社ウィナス has launched “AI Tailor-Made Training,” which individually designs training programs to suit each company’s industry, business operations and AI literacy.
日盛図書, which supports content development in Japan and Taiwan, helps organize a Taipei POPUP STORE for “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” planned and developed by CyberAgent
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日盛図書, a subsidiary of Nippan IPS, is supporting a Taipei POPUP STORE for the anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” planned by サイバーエージェント.
Facts
Starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Through Sunday, Nov. 15
For every purchase of 600 TWD or more
The series has surpassed 62 million copies in cumulative circulation
23 sponsors and partners confirmed for “OUTCOME 2026”; outcome case study sessions and exhibition booths planned
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株式会社UPDATA announced that 23 companies have been confirmed as sponsors and partners for the B2B conference “OUTCOME 2026,” held with special cooperation and supervision from 一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会. The event will feature outcome case study sessions and exhibition booths.
SPACER installs smart lockers at MTG名古屋四季劇場, 劇団四季’s Nagoya performance venue
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株式会社SPACER installed 14 smart lockers at 劇団四季’s Nagoya performance venue, MTG名古屋四季劇場, beginning use on Oct. 8. Designed for outdoor installation and featuring the theater’s signature colors, the lockers are available for storing belongings during performances, free of charge for up to 4 hours.
Cars, fandom activities and booking experiences. “Tag-in,” a system that makes it easy to integrate cancellation insurance into travel booking sites, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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Mysurance株式会社’s “Tag-in,” a system for introducing cancellation insurance on travel booking sites, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was recognized for making it easy to integrate insurance with more than 1 million cumulative policies simply by installing an HTML tag.
Facts
More than 1 million cumulative policies
The first-ever Good Design Award win for 3 consecutive years
[Survey on the Use of Digital Twins] Early visualization of environmental simulations accelerates consensus-building. What is the key to preventing rework, a challenge for approximately 90%?
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A survey by 応用技術株式会社 on the use of digital twins in community development found that approximately 90% had experienced rework due to unclear explanatory materials, and expectations are rising for early visualization of environmental simulations and easy browser-based reviews.
Facts
Approximately 90% have experienced rework
“2–3 days” was the most common response
Cases requiring several days to 1 week to obtain results accounted for more than 70%
“Explaining to residents and building consensus” stood out at approximately 60%
Fewer than 20% of cases can obtain environmental simulation results on the same day
Baluko Laundry Place 代々木上原 × PATCH&PLAY coin laundry to host “WASH, DRY, PLAY.”
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PATCH&PLAY, operated by 株式会社STORY&Co., is partnering with Baluko Laundry Place 代々木上原 to hold a pop-up event called “WASH, DRY, PLAY.” for a total of 10 days between October 25 and November 29, 2026.
Facts
A total of 10 days
More than 1,600 creators
About 60,000 social media followers
More than 500 types of patches
Companies mentioned：株式会社STORY&Co.、PATCH&PLAY、Baluko Laundry Place 代々木上原、NewMake、Missoni、adidas、New Balance、ASICS、ベイクルーズ、TSI、日本テレビ、PARCO、ルミネエスト、株式会社OKULAB、東急ステイ新宿、AND STORY
Forest certification helps secure a bulk bid for store fixtures. Leveraging its track record and expertise to expand into new fields
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株式会社森未来 supported 三協立山株式会社 タテヤマアドバンス社, a company operating a commercial facilities business, in obtaining forest certification. Certification became a requirement to participate in a bulk bid from a major business partner, so the company obtained certification from scratch, leading to project orders, promotional benefits and a shift in awareness within the company. It plans to expand the use of certified materials across a broad range of fields, including its housing business and furniture for individual customers.
GMO Flatt Security to hold “Product Security Square #6” on December 3, with 4 companies including Anthropic and OpenAI
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GMO Flatt Security will hold “Product Security Square #6” on December 3, 2026, with guest speakers from 4 companies: Anthropic Japan合同会社, OpenAI Japan合同会社, 株式会社Preferred Networks and 株式会社クレディセゾン.
クラウドローン株式会社 has signed a business partnership agreement with DMMエナジー and will begin supporting the introduction of a bank loan comparison service for the company’s member stores and registered businesses on October 1, 2026.
Going against the return-to-office trend, companies continuing remote work add AI meeting minutes features to their own tools
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CLINKS株式会社 announced that it will add an AI meeting-minutes feature to its telework support tool “ZaiTark” starting September 28, 2026. The feature was developed by the company, which is continuing telework despite the trend toward returning to the office, to address challenges such as missed meeting records and information gaps.
Fresh fish specialist 角上魚類, celebrating its 50th anniversary, launches its first private-brand product! “ごろっとツナフレーク,” developed by fish experts over more than 2 years, is here. A can focused on a moist texture and the rich flavor of tuna.
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角上魚類ホールディングス株式会社 began selling “ごろっとツナフレーク” (canned tuna in oil), the first private-brand product from the 50-year-old fresh fish specialist 角上魚類, at all its stores in October 2026.
Oooh（ウー） launches a campaign supporting African safari trips. Coupons worth up to 50,000 yen are available for trips to 5 countries, including Kenya and Tanzania!
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Oooh株式会社 has launched a campaign supporting African safari trips and is distributing a limited number of coupons worth up to 50,000 yen for trips to 5 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana and Madagascar.
An intense 1-hour space for thought, with no staging or script. The talk show 大原対談 launches!
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東邦レオ株式会社 has begun streaming its new talk show 大原対談 on YouTube ahead of the 大原会議, to be held in Ohara, Kyoto. The first episode features architect 隈研吾. In 2026, the company plans to hold the ０th 大原会議 with 20 experts.
New entertainment-literature label SB文庫 launches! The first wave, arriving in October, features 8 works by a stellar lineup of writers including 冬野夜空, 乙野四方字 and 屋久ユウキ.
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SBクリエイティブ will launch its entertainment-literature label SB文庫 on October 20, 2026, and release 8 works by a stellar lineup of writers including 冬野夜空, 乙野四方字 and 屋久ユウキ.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
8 films
With cumulative sales of more than 1 million copies
A new store where Gunpla and Shibuya culture intersect! THE GUNDAM BASE SHIBUYA opens on the 5th floor of 渋谷PARCO on Friday, November 20!
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株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS announced that it will open a new store, THE GUNDAM BASE SHIBUYA, on the 5th floor of 渋谷PARCO on November 20, 2026. The store will be the company’s 3rd official Gundam merchandise facility in Tokyo, offering Gunpla, apparel and more.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
The 3rd store opening
First 3,000 people
Original1会計5,000円
Approximately 15 types of Gunpla
51.57 tsubo
Companies mentioned：株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS、株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS ホビーディビジョン、渋谷PARCO、THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO、THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO ANNEX、株式会社TANT、多摩美術大学、バンダイナムコID
[日本橋髙島屋S.C.] Enjoy delicious food while aiming for better health and beauty: 23 stores offer 26 limited-time menu items in the Mushroom Menu Fair
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Specialty stores in the new and main buildings of 日本橋髙島屋S.C. will hold the “Mushroom Menu Fair” from October 28 to November 10 in collaboration with ホクト株式会社, offering 26 menu items at 23 stores for a limited time.
The 咲洲こどもEXPO Executive Committee (including ATC) will hold the 14th 咲洲こどもEXPO2026 on October 24 and 25, 2026. The program includes an event marking ミズノ’s 120th anniversary, university festivals and 78 hands-on programs.
学事出版株式会社 began selling スクールプランニングノート2027年度版, a planner for school staff, through its official online store on October 20. Cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 770,000 copies, and reservations for the limited edition during the approximately 1-month period after reservations opened are up approximately 30% year on year.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20
Now in its 15th year on sale
The series has sold more than 770,000 copies in total
Approximately 30% higher than during the same period for the previous edition
Available in 5 types
A 500-yen coupon is being offered
Campaign period: through October 30, 2026
Available from Wednesday, November 4, at online bookstores including Amazon and 楽天
Sales have begun for accommodation plans offered by 三朝温泉 健康づくりの宿 ブランナールみささ on the travel media site 旅色
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株式会社旅色トラベル has begun selling accommodation plans for 三朝温泉 健康づくりの宿 ブランナールみささ on the travel media site 旅色. Winter-only plans include snow crab and Tottori-raised Japanese Black beef.
ユニーリサーチ launches “Moderator Matching,” connecting companies with experienced professional moderators
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株式会社プロダクトフォース will launch “Moderator Matching” on October 20, 2026, through its direct research platform ユニーリサーチ, connecting companies with experienced professional moderators.
Find weaknesses in your company website in about 20 seconds by entering a URL: free security assessment now available. デジライズ launches security assessments, consulting and AI security education
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株式会社デジライズ has launched “デジライズ セキュリティ診断,” a free security assessment service that checks 5 areas in about 20 seconds with just a URL. The company has supported AI adoption at more than 600 companies and for more than 50,000 people, and offers security assessments, consulting and AI security education.
38 years since its launch: Discover “神の河,” authentic barley shochu nurtured by barrels and time. “神の河MUSEUM” lets visitors experience the craftsmanship of barrel makers and the care behind 神の河 with all 5 senses
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薩摩酒造株式会社 will hold “神の河MUSEUM” in Harajuku, Tokyo, on November 7 and 8, 2026, to mark the 38th anniversary of the launch of its authentic barley shochu “神の河.” The event will showcase barrel-making craftsmanship and the aging process, and offer free tastings and merchandise for sale.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
Since its launch in 1988
100% Nijo barley
Aged slowly for more than 3 years in white oak barrels
コラボス to exhibit at Japan’s largest call center industry event, “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo”
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株式会社コラボス will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” Japan’s largest call center industry event, taking place on November 12 and 13, 2026, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The booth will feature demonstrations of the latest voice agent and AI analytics functions in its AI call center system “VLOOM,” and visitors can also consult with staff about improving operational efficiency.
Facts
Nov. 12 (Thu.) and 13 (Fri.), 2026
Approximately 150 companies
Participation fee: Free
2H–3 (2nd floor)
Companies mentioned：株式会社コラボス、株式会社リックテレコム、月刊コールセンタージャパン、インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社、Amazon Web Services
Rethinking shareholder returns: Capital allocation in an era of growth investment — Miyagawa, author of “A New Interpretation of Corporate Finance Theory: Is ‘Increasing Corporate Value’ Really the Answer?”, to speak —
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株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング will hold the online seminar “Rethinking Shareholder Returns: Capital Allocation in an Era of Growth Investment” on October 23, 2026. Speakers including Toshio Miyagawa will discuss the balance between increasing corporate value and shareholder returns, in light of the revised CG Code and growth investment guidelines.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
15：00～16：55
555 consultants
Founded in 1983
Approximately 500 leading domestic companies
Consulting services for approximately 1,000 projects
ブルーモ証券 begins providing asset management platform to CGPパートナーズ for IFA firms
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ブルーモ証券 has begun providing an asset management platform to CGPパートナーズ, an IFA firm. CGPパートナーズ began using the platform and making proposals to clients on October 16, 2026.
Facts
Clients with financial assets of ¥100 million or more
CGPパートナーズ has been using the platform since October 16, 2026
Established: October 1, 2018
Raised a total of 2.85 billion yen
After its founding in June 2022
In June 2023, it completed registration as a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator at the fastest pace in history for an independent securities firm
Services launched in May 2024
It also launched wealth management services in July 2026
A new “Meteorology and Environment” major launches in April 2027, giving high school students a chance to pursue the challenging national Weather Forecaster qualification, with a 4.3% pass rate
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ヒューマンキャンパス高等学校, operated by 学校法人佐藤学園, will launch a new “Meteorology and Environment” major in April 2027, preparing students for the national Weather Forecaster qualification. The curriculum was jointly developed with 日本気象株式会社, and students can enroll online from anywhere in Japan.
“CREVIA Thanks Day,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of the CREVIA condominium brand
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JR東日本伊藤忠不動産開発株式会社 held “CREVIA Thanks Day,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of its CREVIA condominium brand, at CREVIA BASE Tokyo on September 28, 2026. The venue was reserved for a special viewing of “The World of Pixar.”
Facts
Monday, September 28, 2026
A venue spanning more than 3,500 square meters
More than 13 immersive sets
More than 300 residents and contract holders
The company acquired the naming rights in 2024
A large-scale experiential event venue that opened in 2025
Captivating more than 4 million people around the world
As of October 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：JR東日本伊藤忠不動産開発株式会社、CREVIA BASE Tokyo、JR東日本不動産株式会社、伊藤忠都市開発株式会社
Fall in love at first bite. Finland invites singles from around the world to a special dinner date
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Visit Finland announced that it will host “Have Some Finnish,” a special dinner date for 16 singles from around the world, in Helsinki and Tampere in February 2027. Applications will be accepted through November 10, 2026.
Facts
A total of 16 singles will be selected
Taking place in February 2027 in Helsinki and Tampere, in the Lakeland region
“SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Ehime Prefecture Tournament” held. 宇和島東高校 team “宇和島東高校B” triumphs after a fierce contest! The 74 participants collected 63.1 kg of trash!
田中貴金属工業 develops lead-free precious-metal quantum dot materials for near-infrared and shortwave infrared sensing in joint research with 名古屋大学
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田中貴金属工業 has developed lead-free precious-metal quantum dot materials for near-infrared and shortwave infrared sensing through joint research with 名古屋大学. Sample distribution is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Facts
Sample distribution is scheduled to begin in January 2027
Nov. 1 (Sun)–6 (Fri), 2026
Shortwave infrared (SWIR) light with wavelengths of 1200–1700 nm
Achieved an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of up to 18.4%
Vans Store Shibuya PARCO opens a permanent store in the heart of Shibuya Following the success of its limited-time pop-up store, grand opening on Nov. 20 (Fri)
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Action sports brand Vans will grand-open its permanent store, “Vans Store Shibuya PARCO,” on the 5th floor of 渋谷PARCO on Nov. 20, 2026. The move follows the success of a limited-time pop-up store held in January of the same year.
Consistent coffee flavor starts with cleaning. A dedicated brush made with supple, low-static premium pony hair launches on Makuake
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株式会社FlukeForest will launch its “Grinder Brush,” designed specifically for cleaning coffee equipment, on Makuake starting Oct. 23, 2026. Made with premium pony hair, it is designed to reduce the scattering of coffee grounds caused by static electricity.
[Internal DX] Launch of a “Special Page for Using Manuals” to Streamline Employee Training | Video Editing Tool “メディア博士”
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株式会社博士.com has launched a special page for creating, managing and using online training manuals through its AI-powered cloud video editing tool “メディア博士.” The manuals can be used to train store staff and pass on technical skills in industries including retail, food service, manufacturing and construction.
アクル launches fraud detection and authentication system “ASUKA” for lift ticket sales service on “SURF&SNOW,” one of Japan’s largest ski resort information sites
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株式会社アクル has begun providing its fraud detection and authentication system “ASUKA” for the lift ticket sales service on “SURF&SNOW,” a ski resort information site operated by 一般社団法人日本料飲外国人雇用協会.
Facts
Losses from credit card number theft reached 47.5 billion yen in 2025*1
Used by more than 45,000 sites accepting card payments
MADE FOR DREAMING “UNIQLO F.RISSO” Knitwear Capsule Collection 2026 Launches Oct. 30, 2026 (Fri)
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ユニクロ will launch its 2026 knitwear capsule collection on Oct. 30, 2026, in collaboration with Italian designer Francesco Risso under the name “UNIQLO F. RISSO.”
Share on-site information on a single screen. “くみき” adds new “Text Box” feature
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株式会社スカイマティクス has launched “Text Box,” a new feature for its spatial data integration platform “くみき” that lets users place text directly on maps and orthophotos. The company has also updated its automatic DWG drawing placement feature to enable accurate overlays based on coordinate information.
フォーティエンスコンサルティング launches AI-powered new business development support service for the consumer goods industry
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フォーティエンスコンサルティング, part of NTTデータグループ, will begin offering an AI-powered new business development support service for the consumer goods industry on Oct. 20, 2026.
日東工業 develops generative AI app to extract distribution board quotation information from equipment drawings with support from 日本IBM
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With support from 日本IBM, 日東工業 has developed a generative AI app to extract distribution board quotation information from equipment drawings. The app will be available to approximately 50 sales representatives across 23 locations nationwide, with phased rollout in actual business operations beginning in October 2026.
Facts
23 sales locations nationwide
Approximately 50 sales representatives
October 2026
Original約1年半にわたり
Companies mentioned：日東工業株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、日本IBM、International Business Machines Corp.、IBM Consulting Advantage
A new way to enjoy fermentation at “Wa VISON,” celebrating Japanese food culture. Natto specialty shop “納豆舎 / NATTO SHA” opens Saturday, Oct. 31
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Natto specialty shop “納豆舎 / NATTO SHA,” operated by 株式会社Lumiere, will open on Oct. 31, 2026, in “Wa VISON,” within the VISON resort complex in Taki, Mie Prefecture.