SMART GOLF announces stores opening in October 2026
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株式会社SMART GOLF announced that it will open 3 new locations in October 2026: Itsutsubashi-Aramachi, Suita Flower Road and Chiba Chuo. The company has one of the largest facility networks in the indoor golf industry, with approximately 223 locations currently in operation.
Facts
3 new stores open
Opening in October 2026
(¥4,000 and up (tax included) / 60-minute lesson + 60-minute simulator orientation)
223 locations※ (No. 1 nationwide in number of locations* among indoor golf facilities with simulators, as of the end of October 2026)
Tsugaru Vidro “Flowers of Tsugaru” adds new item and new “Katakuri” color, launching Friday, Oct. 23
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Hokuyo Glass, a consolidated subsidiary of Ishizuka Glass, will launch a new item, a glass noodle bowl, and a new “Katakuri” color in its Tsugaru Vidro “Flowers of Tsugaru” series on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Launching Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
4 shades
5 products in total
It takes 7–8 years or more from planting the seed to flowering
A Lil Thyme adopts “Recustomer Try-Before-You-Buy,” launching rental operations without requiring a large deposit
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Recustomer株式会社 has introduced “Recustomer Try-Before-You-Buy” for Singapore winterwear rental company A Lil Thyme Pte. Ltd., launching rental operations without requiring a large deposit.
Facts
Established: March 2017
Originalの5つのサービスを提供しています
Patent (No. 7721200)
Companies mentioned：Recustomer株式会社、A Lil Thyme Pte. Ltd.、A Lil Thyme、Recustomer
認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン announced it will hold a 7-night, 8-day study tour visiting Kolkata, Delhi and Agra in India in March 2027. The tour costs ¥497,000 for the first 10 applicants.
Facts
March 2027
7 nights, 8 days
¥497,000
10 winners
5,000 yen
10 people
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン、FTCJ、Centre for Communication and Development、CCD、マザーハウス、Missionaries of Charity
“Premium Garage House Nagoya Umemorizaka,” Nagoya City’s first property of its kind, completed about 5 minutes by car from Ueda IC on the Nagoya Second Ring Expressway
Connecting across generations and fields to extend the “contribution lifespan”: “Age-Well Conference 2026” to be held
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Age-Well Design Lab, operated by 株式会社AgeWellJapan, held “Age-Well Conference 2026” at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu on Oct. 5, 2026, drawing a total of 662 participants. The theme was “Extending the contribution lifespan,” and the program featured a keynote address, 4 cross-sessions, the newly launched “Multigenerational Co-Creation E7 Summit,” and the “Age-Well Design Award 2026.”
PCA to hold seminar explaining the “New Accounting Standards for Public Interest Corporations”
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On Nov. 24, 2026, PCA will hold an online seminar featuring certified public accountant Eriko Matsumae, who will explain the practical steps for transitioning to the new accounting standards for public interest corporations.
Live-streaming market expanding in the Middle East and North Africa, set to reach $17.8 billion by 2030 [A.T. カーニー]
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A.T. カーニー has published an analysis forecasting that the live-streaming market in the Middle East and North Africa will grow to $17.8 billion by 2030. Egypt is expected to have the highest growth rate, while creator development and governance remain challenges.
Facts
To reach $17.8 billion by 2030
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 21%
Expected to reach approximately $340 billion by 2030
From $8.1 billion in 2024
Expected to grow approximately 2.2 times between 2024 and 2030
From $1.5 billion in 2024
To $3.2 billion by 2030
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 13%
From $1.9 billion in 2024
To $3.4 billion by 2030
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 10%
From $1 billion in 2024
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 22%
Approximately 10 million live-streaming creators
Approximately 60% stream at least 1 time a month
Approximately 40 million people watch live streams at least 1 time a week
The average penetration rate across the Middle East and North Africa is 20%
It reaches as high as 35% in the UAE
Some countries worldwide reach 71%
There are more than 700 agencies in the region
Approximately 10% are affiliated with an agency
In China, that figure is approximately 80%
Reaching 70%, on par with mature markets
Combined GDP impact and fiscal contribution: $10.8 billion
Job creation impact equivalent to 184,000 jobs
Combined GDP impact and fiscal contribution: $6.6 billion
Job creation impact equivalent to 158,000 jobs
Combined GDP impact and fiscal contribution: $8.3 billion
A special-edition model joins the “Nape Pro,” which has raised more than 400 million yen in support! “Keychron Nape Pro SE” goes on presale at ギズマート from October 22
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GIZMART, operated by 株式会社メディアジーン, will begin preselling the “Keychron Nape Pro SE,” a special-edition trackball co-developed with Keychron, on October 22, 2026. This transparent-design version of the Nape Pro, which has raised more than 400 million yen in support to date, features an approximately 48g heavy ball and a wheel without a latch.
“Unryu,” an enigmatic world where light and mist intertwine, opens in the pond garden on the 4th floor of エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル
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エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル will launch the fog landscape “Unryu” in its pond garden on the 4th floor on October 19, 2026. The hotel, operated by 興和株式会社, faces Nagoya Castle and is based on the concept of an art museum hotel.
[Yunoyama Sosaikyo] Tea room “Hōdo,” supervised by tea master Sen Sōoku, launches
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A tea gathering marking the opening was held at “Hōdo,” a tea room supervised by tea master Sen Sōoku at 湯の山 素粋居, operated by 株式会社アクアイグニス, marking the start of a full-fledged tea ceremony experience.
Kamiya Toku to appear on ABEMA’s “Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon Edition”!
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It was announced that Kamiya Toku, a talent represented by 株式会社IVI Entertainment, will appear on ABEMA’s dating reality show “Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon Edition” from October 19, 2026.
Ryo Suzuki and Ayumi Koyama of 株式会社アトマ (AtMa inc.) will speak at the 21st edition of “Designers Edge,” an event for spatial designers hosted by ユニオンテック株式会社.
Comfort for winter sleep and everyday relaxation. “UCHINO POP UP STORE 3rd” to be held at 和多屋別荘
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株式会社和多屋別荘 will host “UCHINO POP UP STORE 3rd” at 和多屋別荘 from November 3 to November 3, 2026, featuring pajamas, towels and other products in conjunction with its 76th-anniversary event, “76 Festival.”
＜Turning the “creative power” of Nola, used by 750,000 writers, into the power to bring ideas to society＞ Keio Corporation × indent develop “SF Future Vision Model,” a new solution that charts a path to the future through stories
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Keio Corporation and indent have developed the “SF Future Vision Model,” a new solution using the SF prototyping method, and will begin a demonstration project on community development in the Hashimoto area on October 20, 2026, looking ahead to the opening of a new station on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.
Facts
750,000 writers
Begins Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Application guidelines: approximately 4,000 characters
¥50,000 in prize money
Prize money: 10,000 yen
１万円 book voucher
Companies mentioned：京王電鉄株式会社、株式会社indent、神奈川県、相模原市、宮本道人、池澤春菜、饗庭伸、紀伊國屋書籍販売書選考チーム、KEIO AREA OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM『ROOOT（ルート）』、ビジネスアクセラレーターかながわ、Nola
Event report: インタセクト speaks at “RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026” on the future of retail shaped by AI and digital technology
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インタセクト・コミュニケーションズ spoke at “RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026” about promoting retail DX using AI and robotics and improving store operating efficiency through “humanization.”
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
A system that lets customers complete their shopping in about 10 seconds
モンスターラボ launches “TakumiRebuild AI,” an AI solution supporting the transfer of manufacturing expertise
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株式会社モンスターラボ has launched “TakumiRebuild AI,” an AI solution supporting the transfer of manufacturing expertise. The solution combines generative AI, a rule engine and machine learning in a 3-layer architecture to convert veterans’ tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge. Proofs of concept at major manufacturers have confirmed improvements in alignment with skilled workers’ judgments and reductions in workload, among other results.
Facts
From 3.84 million people in 2002
While declining to 2.58 million in 2025
The number of employed people aged 65 and over increased from 580,000
to 850,000
62.8% said that they lacked enough people to provide guidance
Agreement with skilled workers’ judgments: from approximately 50%
Improved to approximately 85%
Skilled workers’ labor hours: reduced to approximately 1/3
Yachiyo Engineering renewed its certification from CDP as a “Silver Certified Solution Provider (category: Consulting; theme: Water).” Approximately 75% of the companies it supported in fiscal 2025 achieved leadership-level scores.
Facts
Approximately 75%
3 out of 4 companies
Fiscal 2025
2023
Companies mentioned：八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、CDP、サステナビリティNavi、Alliance for Water Stewardship
[Izakaya Revolution Yoitteba] Book early for your year-end party♪ Make a reservation by Nov. 30 and the organizer dines free! Reservations open Oct. 22 for 5 new courses to liven up winter parties
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ENRAVE株式会社, a subsidiary of S.H.N株式会社, will begin accepting reservations on Oct. 22, 2026, for 5 new courses for year-end and New Year parties at the izakaya Yoitteba. Reservations made by Nov. 30 come with a free meal for the organizer.
NetApp announced the winners of the “FY26 Partner SE Award” and the “FY26 Partner SE Award - Multi-year Excellence -,” recognizing the achievements of partner engineers.
♡Limited-time free LINE stickers♡ Sergeant Keroro × Kumahon collaboration LINE stickers
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 is offering free, limited-time collaboration LINE stickers featuring the anime “Sergeant Keroro” and boat racing character Kumahon from Oct. 20, and is also running a campaign.
Epic Games is holding a Halloween sale on the Epic Games Store from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2 (U.S. time). Popular horror games and AAA titles are available at discounts of up to 80%.
UPWARD’s AI agent for field sales to exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn”
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UPWARD株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Autumn,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, and demonstrate its AI agent for field sales.
東京貿易テクノシステム株式会社 to exhibit at “JIMTOF 2026,” showcasing solutions that use measurement data to improve manufacturing
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Tokyo Boeki Techno-System will exhibit at “JIMTOF 2026,” taking place in October 2026, showcasing solutions that use measurement data to improve manufacturing.
JBS provides comprehensive support for businesses’ use of Mac, covering both technology and procurement
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日本ビジネスシステムズ (JBS) has obtained Apple Premium Business Partner certification and strengthened its ability to provide end-to-end support, from Mac procurement to operation and maintenance.
Facts
Securities code: 5036
Awarded consecutively since 2013
Obtained Apple Premium Technical Partner certification in April 2026
Using 300 Mac computers in business operations
Employees (consolidated): 2,831
Established: Oct. 4, 1990
Companies mentioned：日本ビジネスシステムズ株式会社、JBS、Apple、マイクロソフト ジャパン、Microsoft、Apple Inc.
SBI VC Trade to run special feature on U.S. midterm elections
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SBI VC Trade will run a special feature on the U.S. midterm elections in November 2026, including explanatory columns and webinars, as well as a new account-opening campaign for its VCTRADE service.
Introducing Revic Global’s LMS “SmartSkill Campus” has successfully enabled self-directed learning at a scale of 30,000 people and created a “learning portal”
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株式会社レビックグローバル has published a case study on TOPPAN Holdings’ successful implementation of the AI-powered LMS “SmartSkill Campus,” enabling autonomous learning for approximately 30,000 people and creating a learning portal.
Nagano Prefecture’s “SORA GLAMPING RESORT” opens for the winter season!
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竜王スキーパーク, operated by 株式会社北志賀竜王 in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, will open “SORA GLAMPING RESORT” for the winter season on December 19, 2026. Plans include opening a paid “Premium Lounge” and renovating the reception facility.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
An elevation of 1,770 m
Altitude: 1,000m
An elevation difference of 5 m or more
September 2026
April 4 (Sun.), 2027
Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,000 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 4 and older, elementary school age and younger): 1,000 yen (tax included)
8:00～18:00
One of the world’s largest, with capacity for 166 people
Maximum gradient of 36 degrees
Maximum length of 1,400 m
Adults (junior high school students and older), weekdays: 6,000 yen (tax included)
Children (ages 4 and older), weekdays: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Space Data appoints Hiroharu Imajo, a former Japan Air Self-Defense Force major general who oversaw the F-35 fighter jet acquisition program, as senior adviser to its National Security Business Division
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株式会社スペースデータ appointed Hiroharu Imajo, a former Japan Air Self-Defense Force major general, as senior adviser to its National Security Business Division, effective October 2026. Imajo has more than 35 years of experience, including work on the F-35 fighter jet acquisition program. The company will strengthen its business capabilities in defense and resilience by leveraging digital twin and simulation technologies.
ATOMica partners with 水戸市 to launch operations of startup support program “MITO KODO”
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株式会社ATOMica will partner with 水戸市 to operate “MITO KODO,” a startup support program for everyone from students to founders. From November 2026 through February 2027, it will hold 2 sessions each of the Tobira Course and Founder Course, with free participation.
Facts
More than 75 facilities nationwide
As of October 2026
From November 2026
Through February 2027
2 courses
Session 1: November 8, 2026
Session 2: February 6, 2027
Cumulative funding totals approximately 2 billion yen
Residential land development work begins on the “ASMACI Tagajo Development Project”
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ミサワホーム株式会社 has begun residential land development work on the “ASMACI Tagajo Development Project” at the former site of Tohoku Gakuin University’s Tagajo Campus in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture. A groundbreaking safety ceremony was held on October 19, 2026. Construction of condominiums, commercial facilities, medical facilities and other developments will proceed in stages, with the town opening targeted for fiscal 2029.
Facts
Approximately 30 people involved in the project
Oct. 19, 2026
Town opening in fiscal 2029
Original約11.4万㎡にも及ぶ広大な跡地
Original約1万4500㎡
Original敷地面積：114,666㎡
Construction period: October 2026 to sometime in 2030 (planned)
【16,639 cumulative registrations】HighClass, a freelance talent-matching service for immediately deployable professionals, highlights expertise among talent from major companies across 4 fields
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HighClass, a freelance talent-matching service operated by ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社, highlights the expertise of talent from major companies among its 16,639 cumulative registrants across 4 fields: consulting, IT and systems, sales and business development, and marketing.
Facts
Cumulative number of registered freelancers: 16,639
Cumulative number of client companies: 2,238
Of those, 339 are companies listed on 東証
34.1% are in their 30s
31.3% are in their 40s
Together, the two age groups account for 65.4%
Sales and marketing: 40.9%
Business development and creative roles: 21.2%
Corporate planning, finance and accounting: 18.9%
Public relations, human resources and general affairs: 15.7%
【Flying Tiger】Designer’s watercolor illustrations, reproduced on tableware and accessories! New “Nordic Hand-Painted Series” brings warmth to your home
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Zebra Japan株式会社 began selling 15 types of tableware and accessories featuring a designer’s hand-painted watercolor illustrations on October 16, 2026, as part of Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s Christmas campaign.
[旭化成 × AUBA] Program to explore future possibilities with 旭化成, “Asahi Kasei Value Co-Creation Table 2026,” launches
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旭化成株式会社 and 株式会社eiicon, which operates the open innovation platform “AUBA,” launched the “Asahi Kasei Value Co-Creation Table 2026” program on Oct. 20, 2026, seeking next-generation sustainable co-creation partners.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
This initiative is now in its 5th year
Since its founding in 1922, the 旭化成 Group
Heat-induced elongation of 250% or more
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
Windows updates: While about 60% of companies use tools, more than 40% of companies with fewer than 300 employees leave management to device users; the top challenge across company sizes is applying updates to devices in remote environments
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According to a survey by エムオーテックス株式会社 on Windows update management, about 60% of companies use tools, but more than 40% of companies with fewer than 300 employees leave management to device users, and applying updates in remote environments is the biggest challenge.
Facts
Overall, 61.8% of companies manage and distribute updates using tools and other means
The survey targeted 1,017 information systems staff who are also responsible for managing Windows PCs
Among WSUS users, 42.3% have “already moved to Microsoft Intune or are considering moving”
74.4% are “fully” or “generally” aware of the system’s details
日本テラデータ to hold “Teradata Autonomous Intelligence Experience Tokyo,” a practical forum to turn AI investments at major companies into business results, on Dec. 9
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日本テラデータ株式会社 will hold “Teradata Autonomous Intelligence Experience Tokyo,” a practical forum on implementing autonomous AI and data strategy, in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2026. The program will include case study presentations by Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and 日野自動車.
UPSIDER sponsors “FlutterKaigi 2026” as a platinum sponsor; software engineer Yoshihiro Tanaka to speak
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株式会社UPSIDER will sponsor the Flutter technology conference “FlutterKaigi 2026,” to be held in October 2026, as a platinum sponsor, and software engineer Yoshihiro Tanaka will speak.
Facts
Oct. 29 (Thursday) and 30 (Friday), 2026
14:55〜15:25
More than ¥17 billion in cumulative lending
The number of companies using its services has surpassed 120,000
Cumulative payment volume has reached 1.5 trillion yen
[60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore] Lumine deepens cultural exchange between Japan and Singapore on the occasion of SJ60
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株式会社ルミネ is deepening cultural exchange between the two countries on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore in 2026 (SJ60), through initiatives including a Kamakura pop-up at Lumine Singapore and collaborations with Singaporean artists at the Lumine Art Fair.
Facts
60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Operates 16 locations in the greater Tokyo area
Offers a total of 11 brands
Approximately 47,000 visitors in total
Over 14 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社ルミネ、LUMINE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、株式会社ありあけ、株式会社エトワールインターナショナル、株式会社鎌倉ニュージャーマン、鎌倉ビール醸造株式会社、株式会社鎌倉まめや、熊澤酒造株式会社、有限会社ケイワン、株式会社SUNDAY、伝統鎌倉彫事業協同組合、有限会社マーロウ、株式会社リノクラフツ、山水堂、Objectifs、KYOTOGRAPHIE、KITLV、Raffles City Singapore
NeoJapan to unveil AI concierge “ECO,” modeled on Eiko Noguchi, at Japan DX & AX Week
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株式会社ネオジャパン will unveil its AI concierge “ECO,” powered by LiveX AI, at “Japan DX & AX Week: In-House Business DX EXPO [Autumn],” to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21, 2026.
Security training cloud “セキュリオ” to exhibit at “Gartner 2026 IT Symposium/Xpo™”
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LRM株式会社 will exhibit at “Gartner 2026 IT Symposium/Xpo™,” to be held in November 2026, showcasing its security training cloud “セキュリオ” and AI governance service “マモルオ.” Executive Officer and CCO Tomoyuki Fujii will also give a presentation.
ハンソクエスト: Combined revenue of its 160 member companies reaches approximately 245 billion yen
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A tally found that the 160 member companies of ハンソクエスト, a business-matching service specializing in the sales promotion industry operated by PXC株式会社, part of the ADTANK株式会社 group, have combined revenue of approximately 245 billion yen and a total workforce of approximately 8,000.
Facts
160 member companies
Combined revenue: approximately 245 billion yen
Total workforce: approximately 8,000
Average per 1 company: approximately 1.5 billion yen
Average per 1 company: approximately 50 people
Total capital: approximately 10.48 billion yen
Average per 1 company: approximately 65.5 million yen
ASICS Walking adopts “Repro MA” and marketing consulting; e-commerce sales through the app increase approximately 2.3 times
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アシックス商事株式会社 adopted Repro株式会社’s multichannel integrated marketing automation tool “Repro MA” and marketing consulting services, increasing e-commerce sales through the app by approximately 2.3 times.
[Ranking of ideal occupations for a marriage partner] Steady government and company employees take the TOP 2 spots. “Glamorous” occupations fall behind as people prioritize working arrangements over titles, including leaving work on time and balancing work with childcare | Marriage survey
Go from inquiries and requests for materials straight to booking a business meeting. “Synergy!” adds “Appointment Scheduling,” a feature that lets users complete scheduling within a form
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Synergy Marketing has added “Appointment Scheduling,” a new feature that lets users complete scheduling within a form, to its marketing SaaS “Synergy!” The feature is scheduled to launch on Oct. 20, 2026.
ウォンテッドリー株式会社 has revised the “Startup Plan” for its Wantedly recruitment service, which targets startups that have received investment from designated investment institutions. The plan provides an upgrade to the Standard Plan and access to its scout-sending feature for 6 months.
Facts
Scouting (150 messages)
Usage period: 6 months
45,000 registered companies
4.5 million individual users
Companies mentioned：ウォンテッドリー株式会社、ALL STAR SAAS FUND、Angel Bridge、ANOBAKA、ANRI、Archetype Ventures、Asu Capital Partners、B Dash Ventures、Beyond Next Ventures、Bonds Investment Group、Coral Capital、CyberAgent Capital、D4V、DEEPCORE、Deep30、DIMENSION、DNX Capital、DRONE FUND、East Ventures、F Ventures、FGN ABBALab、PARTNERS FUND、Garnet Capital、Gazelle Capital、GxPartners、Headline Asia、HYPERION、HOXIN、IDATEN Ventures、iFund、Incubate Fund、ImpacTech Japan、KUSABI、New Commerce Ventures、mint、OASIS FUND、Oikaze Ventures、One Capital、Open Network Lab、PKSHAアルゴリズム2号投資事業有限責任組合、Plug and Play Japan、Reapra、Samurai Incubate、SBIインベストメント、Skyland Ventures、SSS Capital、STRIVE、THE SEED、タクミキャピタルファンド、TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL、Dawn Capital、basepartners、ファーストライト・キャピタル、waypoint venture partners、クオンタムリープベンチャーズ（QXLV）、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ（GCP）、コロプラネクスト、ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、ゼロイチキャピタル、ゼロワンブースター（01Booster）、ソラシードスタートアップスタジオ、千葉道場ファンド、デライト・ベンチャーズ、UTEC（東京大学エッジキャピタルパートナーズ）、東大IPC、ニッセイ・キャピタル、ベンチャーラボインベストメント、HIRAC FUND、三菱UFJキャピタル、モバイル・インターネットキャピタル（MIC）、ユナイテッド、ライフタイムベンチャーズ（Lifetime Ventures）、UntroD Capital、リバネスキャピタル
[Limited sets to sparkle during the holiday season] PRESS BUTTER SAND launches winter gift sets | Limited-edition sleeves add festive flair to the holidays
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PRESS BUTTER SAND, a butter sandwich specialty shop operated by 株式会社BAKE, will begin selling limited-edition holiday sets on Nov. 1, 2026.
[Survey on dry skin and dry mouth] Beware of “double dryness” in early autumn! Do about 70% of people who experience dry skin also feel dry mouth?
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ライオン株式会社 surveyed women in their 30s–50s in the Tokyo metropolitan area and found that about 70% of those who experience dry skin also feel dry mouth. The results also showed that although drinking water is a common remedy, satisfaction is low, and there is a significant gap between awareness and practice of “oral exercises” that promote saliva production.
Edge AI model protection solution “FalconVault” now available
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東京エレクトロン デバイス株式会社 will begin selling its edge AI model protection solution “FalconVault” on Oct. 20, 2026. The solution uses a TPM to encrypt AI models and bind them to specific devices, protecting intellectual property.
Facts
Available starting Oct. 20, 2026
Evaluation version: 100,000 yen per month
Maintenance after going live: 100,000 yen per month
The full version, including initial implementation support, costs 2.4 million yen upfront
Enjoy Black Thunder’s crunchy texture in a Christmas cake! Christmas campaign for the popular “Black Thunder Cake,” with cumulative sales topping 20,000 units
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Yuraku Confectionery will run a Christmas campaign for its “Black Thunder Cake,” which has surpassed cumulative sales of 20,000 units, exclusively through its official online shop and directly operated stores. The ongoing first campaign offers 500 yen off and a free topping to mark the product’s 2nd anniversary. The second campaign, offering Christmas-exclusive novelty gifts, begins on Nov. 2, 2026.
Dive to hold “Employee Networking and Discussion Meeting” in Miyakojima on Nov. 19 to support retention of tourism workers
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株式会社ダイブ will hold an “Employee Networking and Discussion Meeting” on Miyakojima on Nov. 19, 2026, for resort workers currently employed on the island, with the aim of promoting retention of tourism workers.
《Autumn is in full swing! A piping-hot, rich flavor for chilly days》A rich miso broth that clings to freshly made udon is here! Hearty pork and a mountain of vegetables! The new “Rich Miso Broth Udon” is a deeply flavorful bowl
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株式会社丸亀製麺 will sell “Rich Miso Broth Udon” for a limited time starting Oct. 27, 2026. The dish pairs pork and vegetables with a rich broth made with Haccho miso, white miso and chicken paitan, and will be sold alongside the existing “Meat and Spicy Mixed Udon.”
Facts
From Tuesday, October 27, 2026
76.6% of respondents said they began to feel that “autumn had arrived” from October onward
Participants: 445 men and women in their 20s–50s
At all of our more than 800 locations in Japan
Since August 2023, in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture
While promoting employment of people with disabilities by 2027
Carry out 10,800 repairs annually
Aim to reduce annual wood waste by approximately 1.5t
[Using workplace convenience stores, kiosks and bento lunches as teaching materials] Launch of a 90-minute workplace seminar combining a registered dietitian’s guidance on meals with exercise
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a 90-minute workplace seminar led by a registered dietitian and a trainer, using actual meals from workplace kiosks and convenience stores as teaching materials.
“AgileWorks” and “X-point Cloud” win the top LEADER ranking in the workflow systems category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall for the 19th consecutive term
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Workflow systems “AgileWorks” and “X-point Cloud” from 株式会社エイトレッド won the top LEADER ranking in the workflow systems category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, organized by アイティクラウド株式会社, for the 19th consecutive term.
Facts
Winner for the 19th consecutive term
More than 5,000 companies and public institutions cumulatively across the series
Roses at Nerima Ward’s 練馬区立四季の香ローズガーデン are at their peak, enveloped in the rich hues and lush fragrance unique to autumn
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Roses in 336 varieties are at their autumn peak at 練馬区立四季の香ローズガーデン, managed by a joint venture comprising 第一園芸株式会社, 西部緑化 and フロンティアコンストラクション＆パートナーズ. Admission to the garden is free, and events including Halloween displays, an autumn concert and a market will be held.
Cloud-based WAF “攻撃遮断くん” wins Leader in the WAF category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall for the 18th consecutive term
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド, provider of the cloud-based WAF “攻撃遮断くん,” won Leader in the WAF category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 18th consecutive win since 2022.
This year’s themes are “play” and “sports”: “Itabashi Disaster Prevention + Fair 2026” to be held!
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Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, will hold the “Itabashi Disaster Prevention + Fair 2026” on November 3 at the ward-run Azusawa Gymnasium and park. This year’s themes are “play” and “sports,” and the program is set to include a stage appearance by comedian あばれる君 and disaster-preparedness activities.
Achieve an ideal idol eye look with luminous, clear color and lasting “plumpness”: “Point Eye Pencil” to launch online ahead of other channels on November 16, 2026 (Monday)
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Korean cosmetics brand エチュード will launch “Point Eye Pencil,” which creates clear color and a plump-looking eye area, online ahead of other channels on November 16, 2026, with a nationwide rollout at variety shops and drugstores from December 4 of the same year.
Facts
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Volume: 1.6 g
Online presale begins November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Nationwide rollout at variety shops from December 4, 2026 (Friday)
First in Tokushima Prefecture! NTT-ATCR receives Platinum Eruboshi certification
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NTT-ATクリエイティブ株式会社 (NTT-ATCR) received the highest-level “Platinum Eruboshi Certification” under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, effective August 27, 2026. It is the first company in Tokushima Prefecture to receive the certification, and a presentation ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Tokushima Labour Bureau on October 30.
ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ adds new features to “Emogra,” an AI marketing business support tool
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With technical support from 株式会社ブレインパッド, ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ has added beta features to its AI marketing support tool “Emogra” for conducting AI interviews and simulated surveys.
KPMG Consulting supports a digital transformation talent development program for local core companies undertaken by Higashi-Naruse Tech Solutions
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KPMG Consulting provided end-to-end support, from program design through operations, for a digital transformation talent development program for local core companies undertaken by Higashi-Naruse Tech Solutions.
Facts
There are approximately 1,700 municipalities in Japan
Municipalities with populations of fewer than 30,000
As of January 2026
Employing people in their 20s and 30s from outside the village
Ideal for building a foundation in English grammar and usage! “Scramble English Grammar and Usage Basic 4th Edition,” updated for the latest university entrance exams, to be published on October 20 (Tuesday)
Aoyama Trading wins the top 三-star rating in “Sustainable Selection 2026” for “WEAR SHiFT,” an initiative starting with the collection of used clothing
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青山商事株式会社’s used clothing collection initiative “WEAR SHiFT” won the top 三-star rating in “Sustainable Selection 2026.”
Facts
Approximately 992 tons
99％
More than 700 stores
A total of 3,300 pieces
1kg=10 yen
Companies mentioned：青山商事株式会社、株式会社オルタナ、一般社団法人サステナ経営協会、一般社団法人more trees
[APAMAN] Lights of hope for recovery on Wajima Morning Market Street. Around 300 people take part in “Wajima Starlight”
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APAMAN株式会社 sponsored “Wajima Starlight,” held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, contributing 2 million yen in sponsorship funds and making and providing lanterns at the アパマンショップ booth. It supported recovery efforts alongside around 300 participants.
Marubeni adopts “Techtouch” for its expense reimbursement system
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丸紅株式会社 has adopted the digital adoption platform “Techtouch,” provided by テックタッチ株式会社, as an input assistance tool for its expense reimbursement system. The service will be provided together with キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社, with the aim of improving usability and work efficiency for approximately 4,000 employees.
Facts
Approximately 4,000 of its employees
More than 16 million users (as of the end of September 2026; based on the company’s own research)
Terra Charge株式会社 announced that the cumulative number of EV charging ports installed in multifamily housing reached 30,246, surpassing 30,000 and making it No. 1 in installations.
To celebrate its 6th album “POPS,” an FM802 radio public live broadcast and recorded talk event featuring Mrs. GREEN APPLE will be held at an undisclosed location in Osaka City!
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To celebrate the release of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 6th album “POPS,” an FM802 radio public live broadcast and recorded talk event will be held in Osaka City on November 12, 2026. Attendance is limited to 1,000 people.
Facts
6th full-length album
September 30
Through December
13 cities
28 performances
Nov. 12, 2026
1,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社 FM802、FM802、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Pontaパス、LivePocket
アクセンチュア and Google Cloud establish the “アクセンチュア Gemini Enterprise Business Group” to further strengthen their partnership
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アクセンチュア and Google Cloud have established the “アクセンチュア Gemini Enterprise Business Group” to support the adoption of agentic AI powered by Gemini Enterprise, strengthening their partnership.
Facts
A forward deployed engineer (FDE) team of approximately 1,000
Approximately 50,000 specialists
Average response time reduced by 37%
Customer ratings improved by 11%
Awarded for 4 consecutive years
A workforce of approximately 814,000 people
Approximately 9,000 customers worldwide
Revenue for fiscal 2026 is approximately US$74 billion
Companies mentioned：アクセンチュア、Google Cloud、YouTube、Wiz、CodeMender、Google SecOps、Everest Group
A new “soufflé omurice” menu with a light, fluffy texture launches on October 28, 2026, at THE FLOWER TABLE, the bistro cafe on the 3rd floor of 名古屋栄三越!
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THE FLOWER TABLE, a bistro cafe on the 3rd floor of 名古屋栄三越, will begin serving its new “soufflé omurice” menu on October 28, 2026.
株式会社TOKIUM has improved the accuracy of foreign-language contract recognition through an update to its accounting AI agent, “TOKIUM contract management.” The AI can automatically identify the language and enter dates, business partner names and other details in Japanese format. It supports 12 languages, including English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
@cosme STORE 函館 蔦屋書店 to reopen after expansion and renovation on November 13, 2026!
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株式会社アイスタイルリテール will reopen @cosme STORE 函館 蔦屋書店 after expansion and renovation on November 13, 2026. The store will expand from 80 tsubo to 95 tsubo, with a refreshed layout, the introduction of skin-measurement devices, and new brands including SHISEIDO and PAUL & JOE.
LUUP electric scooters and electric-assist bicycles now available in Yamanashi Prefecture
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株式会社Luup will introduce its limited-time micro-mobility sharing service, LUUP, in parts of Kofu City, Fuefuki City and Showa Town in Yamanashi Prefecture from October 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Exhibiting at the 11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka], a trade show for back-office teams
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株式会社ミロク情報サービス will exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka], held at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing solutions including DX consulting and ERP systems.
Facts
3 days
Original2026年11月18日（水）～20日（金）
33 locations nationwide
Approximately 8,400 accounting firm users
Approximately 18,000 companies
Approximately 100,000 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミロク情報サービス、MJS、RX Japan 合同会社
株式会社吉野家 will sell the “Original Hello Kitty Rice Bowl” in limited quantities starting October 20 as the second installment of its “Yoshinoya at Home Campaign 2026,” a collaboration with ハローキティ of 株式会社サンリオ.
Facts
Set of 2 bags of beef bowl topping and an original ハローキティ rice bowl [frozen]: ¥4,180 (tax included)
Cumulative shipments have exceeded 500 million servings