New e-learning course now available: “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Distribution Strategy (Channel Selection)” | How to select channels for overseas expansion without relying too heavily on agents (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched “Distribution Strategy (Channel Selection)” as part of its new “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Marketing” series, comprising 15 courses, on its online training service, INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning.
Facts
15 courses in total
280 courses in total
8,000 people
More than 1,000 companies
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
ICT-based learning support at the first municipal child guidance center in a core city in the prefecture: Surala introduced at a temporary shelter in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, to secure learning opportunities for children in temporary care
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株式会社すららネット’s AI-enabled ICT learning material, Surala, was introduced at the temporary shelter of the Funabashi City Child Guidance Center in Chiba Prefecture in July 2026, providing individualized support and securing learning opportunities for children in temporary care.
JPX and 日立 begin full-scale application of AI to operations monitoring for financial market trading systems
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JPX and 日立製作所 have begun full-scale deployment of the “JP1 Cloud Service Generative AI Assistant” for operational monitoring of financial market trading systems, aiming to eliminate reliance on individual expertise and improve productivity by supporting decisions on how to respond to alerts.
Owned and Oricon News launch “AIO Package” together
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Owned株式会社 and 株式会社oricon ME have jointly launched the “AIO Package,” which includes sponsored articles, structured-data pages, and reports monitoring mentions on generative AI platforms.
Does Nagisa Saito’s face look even smaller!? New web commercial for the oversized carbonated bath tablet “Onpo Deka-maru” premieres October 20 (Tuesday)
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アース製薬 will release a new web commercial for its carbonated bath tablet “Onpo Deka-maru,” featuring Nagisa Saito, on October 20, 2026, and will run a related social media campaign.
Held November 23, 2026 (Monday, public holiday)! A hands-on career experience event exploring the hospitality and information-sharing work that supports tourism in Hakodate
Official wear for Japan’s national skating team for the 2026-27 season completed
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Under an agreement with the Japan Skating Federation, Mizuno produced 8 types of official wear for Japan’s national skating team for the 2026-27 season and is selling the base model.
Moving generative AI use from “individual use” to “organizational transformation”: ビルスピアカデミー publishes case study on AI agent use in food manufacturing
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ビルスピアカデミー, operated by パーソルイノベーション株式会社, has published a case study on supporting the use of AI agents in food manufacturing. The initiative aimed to move generative AI use from individual use to organizational transformation, and describes how 32 participants gained practical experience, from organizing work-related challenges to developing AI agents and conducting a PoC.
Facts
32 participants
More than 100 major companies
Satisfaction rate exceeds 95%
Repeat purchase rate: over 90%
7 training sessions in total
30 of the 32 participants
Approximately 100,000 job listings※2
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピカンパニー、ビルスピアカデミー、TECH PLAY Academy、パーソルグループ、A社、ピタテン、HITO-Linkエージェント
Nitto Kogyo develops generative AI app to extract switchboard quote information from equipment drawings with support from 日本IBM
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With support from 日本IBM, Nitto Kogyo developed a generative AI app that extracts switchboard quote information from equipment drawings. It will begin phased operation in October 2026.
Facts
23 sales locations nationwide
Approximately 50 sales representatives
Original約1年半にわたり
From Oct. 2026
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、IBM、International Business Machines Corp.
【First half of fiscal 2026 restaurant industry trends】飲食店ドットコム announces average advertised restaurant salaries: Tokyo 31.1万円, Osaka 30.0万円, Fukuoka 28.8万円, Aichi 28.7万円
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株式会社シンクロ・フード has released data on average advertised salaries for the first half of fiscal 2026, based on listings registered on 求人飲食店ドットコム. The figures were 31.1万円 in Tokyo, 30.0万円 in Osaka, 28.8万円 in Fukuoka, and 28.7万円 in Aichi, with an upward trend across all regions.
【95th anniversary commemorative product】Limited-edition release of a tin with the original packaging design for long-selling “Odette”
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To mark its 95th anniversary in 2026, モロゾフ株式会社 will release a limited-edition tin featuring the original packaging design of “Odette,” a long-selling product first launched in 1973.
Akanhonpo and iiba launch business collaboration on 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 searches, comparisons and bookings for childcare and babysitting services. A pilot will be conducted in Tokyo’s 23 wards starting around March 2027, with a full-scale launch targeted for later that year.
Limited-time store “ZENB STORE” opens at Yokohama Porta on Oct. 20 (Tue), where customers can see, choose and buy ZENB products
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株式会社ZENB JAPAN will open the limited-time pop-up store “ZENB STORE” at Yokohama Porta from Oct. 20 to Nov. 20, 2026. The store will offer all 56 ZENB products, as well as new products and gift sets, and provide a brand experience from a brand whose cumulative sales have surpassed 54 million servings.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
Nov. 20
All 56 varieties
54 million servings sold cumulatively across the series
More options for fall and winter fashion at Gotemba Premium Outlets—9 brands, including first-time outlet stores, such as “MARITHÉ + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD” and “CANADA GOOSE”
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Gotemba Premium Outlets will expand its fall and winter fashion offerings, with 9 brands opening in succession in fall 2026, including permanent stores and pop-ups.
On-demand webinar for local governments now available: “Protecting staff from verbal abuse! The latest case studies on customer harassment countermeasures using AI voice recognition and digital transformation at service counters”
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア has begun on-demand streaming of its webinar for local governments, “Protecting staff from verbal abuse! The latest case studies on customer harassment countermeasures using AI voice recognition and digital transformation at service counters.” With countermeasures against customer harassment set to become mandatory under a revised law taking effect in October 2026, the webinar explains a case study on the adoption of the company’s “AmiVoice Counter Service Solution” in 茨城県取手市.
Vulnerability management solution “FutureVuls” adds Go reachability assessment and C/C++ library version identification features
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フューチャー株式会社 released a Go reachability assessment feature (beta) and a C/C++ library version identification feature for its vulnerability management solution “FutureVuls” on Oct. 14, 2026.
A once-a-year fragrance arrives from Milano Collection, the No. 1 counseling face powder market seller*¹! Reservations for “Milano Collection Eau de Parfum 2027” begin Tuesday, Oct. 27!
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Reservations for Eau de Parfum 2027, a limited-quantity release from premium brand “ミラノコレクション” by カネボウ化粧品, will begin on Oct. 27. The fragrance will go on sale on June 5, 2027.
Facts
On sale in limited quantities starting Saturday, June 5, 2027
【 旭化成 × AUBA 】Program “Asahi Kasei Value Co-Creation Table 2026” launches to explore future possibilities together with 旭化成
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The open innovation platform “AUBA,” operated by 株式会社eiicon, and 旭化成株式会社 launched the program “Asahi Kasei Value Co-Creation Table 2026” on Oct. 20, 2026, seeking partner companies to jointly shape the next generation of sustainability.
【MOOMIN】Two ring necklaces featuring Snufkin and Joxter, engraved with memorable quotes from the novels. Subtle designs pair motifs with natural stones inspired by the colors of their hats
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株式会社ユートレジャー is accepting reservations for 2 ring necklaces engraved with memorable quotes from MOOMIN characters Snufkin and Joxter.
【にぎり⻑次郎】Second limited-time fall menu launches Oct. 20 (Tue)!
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“にぎり⻑次郎” and “廻転寿司CHOJIRO京都,” operated by 株式会社フーズネット, will offer the second limited-time fall menu from Oct. 20 to Nov. 25, 2026, featuring new items such as hokki clam and beef tongue.
“ハンターマウンテン塩原 & たんばらスキーパーク” are going all out to help families make winter memories! Free children’s lift tickets on weekdays only during the 2026-2027 season
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東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社 will run a campaign offering free lift tickets for children in elementary school and younger on weekdays only during the 2026-2027 season at its ハンターマウンテン塩原 and たんばらスキーパーク resorts.
SB C&S signs agreement with Kita City, Tokyo, on a pilot project to streamline design work using generative AI
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SB C&S株式会社 signed an agreement with Kita City, Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2026, for a pilot project to streamline design work using generative AI. The pilot, using Canva, will run from October through December 2026 and aims to advance digital transformation in local government.
Feel 8°C warmer! New “Schlaf Comforter: Feel 8°C UP (Soft Flannel),” an over-quilt that adds warmth to your regular sleeping bag
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LOGOS, the outdoor brand of 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション, launched the over-quilt sleeping bag “Sleeping Bag Comforter: Feels 8°C Warmer (Soft Flannel),” which increases warmth by approximately 8°C when paired with a compatible sleeping bag, on September 27, 2026.
[すき家] “Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot Set Meal” and “Beef and Sesame Mala Soup Hot Pot Set Meal” return this year. Enjoy plenty of ingredients in a piping-hot hot pot as the weather turns chilly!
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株式会社すき家 will begin selling the “Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot Set Meal” and “Beef and Sesame Mala Soup Hot Pot Set Meal” on October 27. Takeout is also available, and the dishes are scheduled to be offered at 1,920 stores, excluding some locations.
The 2nd installment of the special mini rice bowl featuring 2 kinds of tuna! The “Special Mini Rice Bowl” lets you enjoy 2 varieties at once: rich-flavored “top-grade lean Southern Bluefin tuna” and delicately flavored “yellowfin tuna”!
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かっぱ寿司, part of the コロワイドグループ, will offer the “Taste Comparison: 2 Types of Tuna—Tekka Mini Rice Bowl” and set meals at all locations for a limited time starting October 22, 2026.
[Event Report] Food and Agriculture Festival [EARTH BEAT FES 2026], October 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday), 2026: Emergency sale of products supporting producers affected by the torrential rains in Chiba Prefecture, with proceeds donated—“Eat, Buy, Support”
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株式会社オイシクル, a joint venture between オイシックス株式会社 and 株式会社KURKKU FIELDS, held “EARTH BEAT FES 2026” at Gate City Ohsaki on October 10 and 11, 2026, selling all products with a donation included to support producers affected by the torrential rains in Chiba Prefecture.
Facts
More than 4,900 visitors attended over 2 days
All products were sold with a “10-yen” donation included
Donations collected over 2 days totaled 39,890 yen
Wild boar and chicken bones are slowly simmered at a low temperature for more than 24 hours
Membership currently stands at 344,556
Cumulative shipments of the series: 250 million meals
The official “hololive production official shop in Tokyo Station” of “ホロライブプロダクション” is set to reopen in a new location!
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カバー株式会社 announced that, starting November 13, 2026, it will relocate and reopen “hololive production official shop in Tokyo Station” in Tokyo Station Ichibangai, with the cooperation of 株式会社キデイランド.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
A new side of 12 talents
Purchase amount of 2,200 yen (tax included) per 1 transaction
Purchase amount of 5,500 yen (tax included) per 1 transaction
Purchase amount of 7,700 yen (tax included) or more per 1 transaction
Mrs. GREEN APPLE × FM802 “POPS” TALK SESSION in Osaka, supported by Pontaパス, confirmed
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KDDI announced that it will sponsor a public recording event by Mrs. GREEN APPLE and FM802, “Mrs. GREEN APPLE × FM802 ‘POPS’ TALK SESSION in Osaka,” and invite Pontaパス members.
[ロイヤルパークホテル] Winter stay plan featuring a body treatment at ロクシタンスパ launches for the first time on 11/1!
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ロイヤルパークホテル will launch a stay plan featuring a body treatment at ロクシタンスパ on November 1, 2026, and on December 1 of the same year will introduce “L'OCCITANE Winter Treat,” a limited winter stay plan that includes an L'OCCITANE amenity gift set.
Facts
Standard room: From 38,850 yen
Standard room: From 15,700 yen
Guest rooms: 419 rooms
Operates 25 hotels nationwide, with 6,397 rooms
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルパークホテル、三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、ロクシタンスパ、L'OCCITANE、Royal Park Spa by L'OCCITANE Tokyo
AI satisfaction at work stands at 66.9%, while happiness at work is 49.7% / The key to well-being is how to turn “efficiency without a support system” into value—NEC announces its “Survey on Workers’ Attitudes Toward AI and Well-Being”
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NEC announced the results of its “Survey on Workers’ Attitudes Toward AI and Well-Being,” conducted among 513 businesspeople who use AI at work. Satisfaction with AI at work was 66.9%, while happiness stood at just 49.7%. The survey found that a lack of support for efficiency gains is a factor that reduces happiness.
JR東日本’s “teppay” available at Smart Code™ member stores nationwide starting Tuesday, October 20
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JCB announced that “teppay,” the QR code payment service launched by JR東日本, is now available at Smart Code member stores, and that it has begun issuing the “teppay JCB Prepaid Card.”
The CD lecture collection “Feel Lighter! The Zen Way of Life,” featuring 10 Zen Buddhist monks sharing “tips for lightening the heart,” is now on sale.
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株式会社ユーキャン has begun selling “Feel Lighter! The Zen Way of Life,” a CD lecture collection featuring talks by 10 Zen Buddhist monks.
The 20th of every month is “Pet Food Day”: Q&A with the person in charge of 株式会社マルカン’s new product “LacCARE” on its health benefits for pets’ everyday lives and why it uses Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria®
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As part of its “Make eating healthier” project, 森永乳業 introduces “LacCARE,” a care food for dogs that 株式会社マルカン will launch in fall/winter 2026. The product contains Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria® and supports pets’ health.
Facts
On sale September 1, 2026
Per 2.5 kg of 1 product
Contains 100 billion bacteria
Dogs have an average life expectancy of about 15 years
TV commercial and campaign for “teppay” launch! — Mobile Suica’s new code-payment service “teppay” starts today
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東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 announced the launch today of “teppay,” Mobile Suica’s new code-payment service, and will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring Yumi Kawai and Shinobu Hasegawa on Nov. 2. It will also run a joint campaign with NewDays, ビックカメラ and JRE BANK.
Facts
Suica's maximum balance (20,000 yen)
Customers who spend a total of 5,000 yen or more (tax included)
【栄光ゼミナール】“Basic Academic Skills Contest” to be held in November for elementary school students in grades 4–6 planning to attend public junior high schools
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栄光ゼミナール, run by 株式会社栄光, will hold the “Basic Academic Skills Contest” free of charge in November 2026 for students in grades 4–6 planning to attend public junior high schools.
Facts
Nov. 14 (Sat.), 15 (Sun.), 21 (Sat.), 22 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., public holiday), 2026
Five subjects: Japanese, mathematics, social studies, science and English
To celebrate the launch of the “Beef Sukiyaki” series at its takeout bento chain ほっともっと, 株式会社プレナス will run a campaign on its official X and Instagram accounts, with electronic money and a hot pot among the prizes.
【New release】Enjoy tasty meals and healthy habits! Easy recipes for everyday enjoyment in “Rethink Your Diet After 70! Healthy, Longevity-Boosting Oatmeal Recipes”
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扶桑社 will release “Rethink Your Diet After 70! Healthy, Longevity-Boosting Oatmeal Recipes,” an oatmeal cookbook for seniors, on Oct. 27, 2026. It was supervised by registered dietitian Shie, Manami Uekusa and physician Niina Ishihara.
Applications open for the 16th cohort of “FASTAR,” an acceleration program supporting startups nationwide
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独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構 has opened applications for the 16th cohort of “FASTAR,” a startup support program. In fiscal 2026, 有限責任監査法人トーマツ has been entrusted with part of the program’s operations, which will feature a new regional track and online consultation sessions.
【Limited edition worldwide】A collaboration watch commemorating the 25th anniversary of “Final Fantasy X” is here. Swiss-born watch brand Tendence（テンデンス） is releasing an all-gradient watch inspired by Tidus and Yuna.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will release limited-edition watches commemorating the 25th anniversary of “Final Fantasy X,” created in collaboration between Swiss watch brand Tendence and スクウェア・エニックス.
ヒューマングループ holds first “Product Innovation Award” ceremony honoring frontline-led initiatives
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On Oct. 10, 2026, ヒューマンホールディングス株式会社 held the first ceremony for its “Product Innovation Award,” an internal program recognizing frontline ideas and initiatives, selecting 3 projects including efforts to improve operational efficiency.
Facts
Reduced time spent on data compilation and research by about 70% year on year
Cut development processing time by about 40%
Cut processing time for large-scale development projects by about 40% (from 33.9 days to 20.9 days)
Original1機能あたり10日相当の確認工数を削減
“90% of delivery date responses to customers are within 3 weeks”
A new prize series lets you enjoy shopping with Kirby and friends ♪ The 4th installment in FuRyu’s popular “Kirby★Diary” series, “okaimono,” arrives at locations starting in October
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フリュー株式会社 will bring prizes from the “Kirby” game series to amusement facilities nationwide from late October as the 4th installment in “Kirby★Diary.” The theme is “okaimono,” with a total of 5 items: plush toys, mascots, a shopping basket, a BIG plush toy and a piggy bank.
New “AI Article Guide” feature launches in the Asahi Shimbun app
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株式会社朝日新聞社 has begun trialing a beta version of “AI Article Guide,” a new feature in the Asahi Shimbun app that automatically displays key points from articles. It is also running a limited-time campaign for its digital edition.
【シェラトン都ホテル東京】“Ishikawa Fair” to be held at 4 outlets; a culinary journey through Kaga and Noto in the heart of Shirokane
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Starting Nov. 1, 2026, シェラトン都ホテル東京 will hold the “Ishikawa Fair” at 4 outlets on the property, featuring ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture and supporting the recovery and reconstruction of the region’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Ishikawa Fair lunch course: ¥7,800
Ishikawa Fair dinner course: ¥12,800
“Ishikawa Prefecture yellowtail” marinated in Shaoxing wine: ¥2,800
Jane Su and 伊藤亜和’s coauthored book, “往復書簡 あなたのほうは、どうですか？,” to be published. Publication events will also be held in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Sapporo!
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Jane Su and 伊藤亜和’s coauthored book, “往復書簡 あなたのほうは、どうですか？,” will be published by 朝日新聞出版 on Nov. 20, 2026, with publication events to be held in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Sapporo.
Just add water and microwave! An easy way to enjoy rich, spicy and numbing flavors! Ramen favorite 鬼金棒 makes its first frozen-food collaboration! “鬼金棒監修カラシビ味噌らー麺,” an easy meal to enjoy at home, goes on sale Tuesday, Oct. 20
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ファミリーマート will launch “鬼金棒監修カラシビ味噌らー麺,” a frozen food supervised by Tokyo’s Kanda favorite 鬼金棒, starting Oct. 20, 2026. In response to rising prices, it is also running a promotion every Friday from April 2026 through February 2027, offering ¥50 off when customers buy 2 frozen food items, including ファミマルKITCHEN products.
【ウェスティンホテル横浜】Spend Christmas with someone special. Holiday-exclusive menus at 3 restaurants and bars
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ウェスティンホテル横浜 will serve Christmas-exclusive menus at 3 restaurants and bars on the property from Dec. 18 to 25. アイアン・ベイ will offer a wood-fired Noel course, パシフィック・テーブル a “Christmas Gourmet Journey” buffet, and コード・バー a set menu to enjoy while taking in the night view. Reservations open Oct. 20, 2026.
Beauty products co-created by fibona, launched by 資生堂研究所: “Facial Cleansing Serum,” a rinse-off serum, back on sale in limited quantities
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“Facial Cleansing Serum,” a rinse-off serum from fibona, 資生堂研究所’s open innovation program, will return in limited quantities. It goes on sale Nov. 3, 2026, at fibona Lab inside Shiseido Beauty Park, priced at ¥3,300 (tax included).
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
150mL
Price: ¥3,300
Original当初想定の2倍
Companies mentioned：株式会社資生堂、資生堂研究所、fibona、Shiseido Beauty Park
Recommended by Jane Su! New book “介護は傷つく” by 村井理子, laying bare caregivers’ struggles with 150% candor, goes on sale Nov. 18!
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村井理子’s new book “介護は傷つく” goes on sale Nov. 18. It recounts her struggles caring for her mother-in-law with dementia and her father-in-law, who is over 90. Jane Su recommends the book.
【Reprinted immediately after release! A hit!】さくらももこ’s hilarious new essay “ふじさん” is a huge hit and on sale now!
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株式会社新潮社 published さくらももこ’s latest essay, “ふじさん,” on Aug. 26, and it became a major hit, with a reprint ordered immediately after its release. Her travelogue “たびたび” is also continuing its success, now in its 4th printing.
Rising transform singer 藍海のん makes an appearance! 26th edition of “ChumuMate,” a music program hosted by official AWA curator ChumuNote
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AWA株式会社’s music streaming service AWA will hold the 26th edition of “ChumuMate,” a music program hosted by VTuber ChumuNote, on Oct. 21, 2026. Emerging transform singer 藍海のん will appear as a guest.
The hard-to-find debut novel “ミシン” by 嶽本野ばら, author of “下妻物語,” returns in a new edition with a special cover by rurumu:’s 東佳苗!
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小学館文庫 will publish a new edition of 嶽本野ばら’s debut work “ミシン” on Nov. 6. The special cover artwork is by 東佳苗 of fashion brand rurumu:, and the book also includes a newly written author’s note.
Facts
List price: ¥605 (tax included)
Release date: November 6, 2026
Length: 144 pages
Includes “Author’s Note—On the New Edition of ‘ミシン’” across ８ pages
There will be a lecture on the latest work... on Nov. 8
It’s OK to cry or move around. A live parent-and-child concert for children from 0 years old is coming to 東金市! “An Orchestra for First-Timers, from Age 0” will be held Sunday, Nov. 8
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The “An Orchestra for First-Timers, from Age 0” concert, presented by 株式会社アンフィニ, will be held at 東金文化会館小ホール on Nov. 8, 2026. This live performance for parents and children welcomes crying and movement. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
450 free parking spaces
Ages 0 to preschool: ¥1,000
Elementary school age and up, general admission: ¥2,000
“POPEYE 50th Anniversary Exhibition,” a special exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the launch of magazine “POPEYE”
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株式会社パルコ will hold the special exhibition “POPEYE 50th Anniversary Exhibition” at Shibuya PARCO 4F PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO from Nov. 20 to Dec. 21, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of POPEYE magazine. Admission is 700 yen (tax included).
Launch of a manually height-adjustable stand that requires no power and supports large TVs and interactive whiteboards weighing up to 100 kg
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サンワサプライ has launched the “CR-PL72BK,” a stand for large displays that can be raised and lowered manually without power. It supports 60–100-inch displays weighing up to 100 kg and features an anti-tipping design that exceeds JIS standards.
Official publisher T-shirt mall reaches 50 participating companies! Four years after launch, it has become a hub for more than 5,600 items across 14 categories
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The official publisher T-shirt mall “pTa.shop,” operated by 株式会社ICE, has reached 50 participating publishers in just over 4 years since its launch, and now offers more than 5,600 items across 14 categories.
Yoshihiro Murata, third-generation proprietor of Kyoto restaurant 菊乃井, publishes his first cookbook for children. A single volume brings together authentic Japanese recipes and wisdom he “wants to pass on above all else”
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Recipes and Stories to Enjoy from Elementary School: Japanese Food Is Delicious and Fascinating,” the first cookbook for children by Yoshihiro Murata, third-generation proprietor of Kyoto restaurant 菊乃井, on Dec. 18, 2026.
Facts
Will be released on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
List price: ¥2,420
Pages: 144 pages
Born in Kyoto in 1951
Became the third-generation proprietor of 菊乃井 in 1993
Inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013
【New nonfiction】A man with no talent who devoted 30,000 hours to table tennis. “The Man Possessed by Table Tennis: The Life of Tadashi Iwaki” goes on sale Oct. 20
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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish “The Man Possessed by Table Tennis: The Life of Tadashi Iwaki,” a nonfiction book about Tadashi Iwaki’s life in table tennis, on Oct. 20, 2026. The author is Jota Ito.
株式会社Gotcha Gotcha Games has released the “P2D Map Editor Demo” for “RPG Maker U2U,” which is participating in Steam Next Fest, and has also launched a user map submission event.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社Gotcha Gotcha Games
Toward a community where people can ask for “a little help.” Child-rearing support pass “Hug Hug O-tasuke Pass” launches in Kutchan, Hokkaido
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子育てサポートはぐはぐ has launched “Hug Hug O-tasuke Pass,” a pass-based support service in Kutchan, Hokkaido, that helps with small challenges from pregnancy through the child-rearing years.
Marubun and ADLINK jointly hold “Edge Open Forum 2026”; 80% give it high marks
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丸文株式会社 and ADLINK Technology Inc. jointly held the “Edge Open Forum 2026” seminar at their headquarters in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Sept. 15, 2026. Presentations and demonstrations covered trends and implementation examples in edge AI technology. Of the approximately 23 attendees, 80% gave the event high marks.
渋谷区 and Tokyo Verdy have signed a basic agreement on cooperation to promote sports toward realizing an inclusive society, and will hold “Shibuya City Verdy Support Day” and a commemorative ceremony at a home game on 令和8年10月24日.
【Name search】Official characters for “ClassroomChecker,” a service for educational institutions: 2 owls—a senior who “reduces waste” at school and a junior who “protects data”
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DriveChecker株式会社 is seeking names for 2 owls that will serve as the official characters for “ClassroomChecker,” a security management tool for educational institutions.
“monet Gray Hair Coloring and Hair Repair Salon Kasuga Branch [Mone]” to open in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026｜monet’s second location in Fukuoka
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“monet,” a hair salon specializing in hair repair and gray hair coloring, whose franchisor is 株式会社GrandFusion, will open a new location, “monet Kasuga Branch,” in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 12, 2026. It will be operated by franchisee 株式会社BLANCHE and will be the brand’s second location in Fukuoka Prefecture.
SHIFT PLUS enhances “AICO,” an AI service for contact centers—supports integration with existing systems and phased implementation tailored to operations
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株式会社SHIFT PLUS has enhanced its “AICO” AI service for contact centers and begun offering the updated service. It supports integration with existing systems and phased implementation.
Facts
Operating help desks and contact centers for more than 100 companies
What should you check after teaching? A free guide to improving instruction in the age of AI
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free an illustrated guide titled “What should you check after teaching?” to help managers and training staff improve instruction in the AI era.
日本新聞協会 has released comments on the 2026年度新聞協会賞-winning works from 4 experts: Kaho Miyake, Takeshi Yamawaki, Yoichi Ochiai and Kaori Hayashi. The winning works include reporting by 西日本新聞社, 共同通信社, 山陽新聞社, NHK, 神戸新聞社 and 京都新聞社.
Facts
Original2026年度新聞協会賞
4 experts from various fields
Established in 1957
over about 2 years
121 islands in the Seto Inland Sea
spanning 7 years and 3 months
40th president of the Japan Media Studies Association
Analysis of usage times among registered “yagish” users: usage peaks in the 15:00–16:00 hour, then rises again at 21:00
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株式会社Yagish analyzed the times of day when registered users of the “yagish” résumé creation service use the platform and found that usage peaks in the 15:00–16:00 hour, then rises again at 21:00.
Facts
2.86 million members
A total of 1,530,859 people
1,817,503 résumés
Original全体の約4割が集中
accounted for 38.6% of the total
reaching 53.5%
16:00 hour (101,530 people)
15:00 hour (101,313 people)
04:00 hour (8,919 people)
The figure for the 16:00 hour is about 11 times higher
“Balconies become power plants!” Demonstration begins at an existing rental building in Hiroshima | Using ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin “ペラペラ太陽光®”
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株式会社中谷設備 and 株式会社ティーエスピー have launched a demonstration project for self-consumption solar power generation at Moto Building, an existing rental building in Hiroshima City, using the ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin solar panels “ペラペラ太陽光®.” A total of 5.48 kW of generation equipment and storage batteries have been installed in 4 units on the 2nd through 5th floors. くまわ企画合同会社 began full operation on October 8, 2026, after being selected for a Hiroshima Prefecture subsidy.
Care workers with Specified Skilled Worker status assigned to Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture! MIRAI welcomes workers making their first entry from Nepal
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MIRAI株式会社 announced that care workers with Specified Skilled Worker status, making their first entry from Nepal, have been assigned to a care facility in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Featuring the “Claude Code Practical Course” and the latest corporate case studies! Open seminars and conferences to be held at “Japan DX ＆ AX Week【Autumn】,” one of the largest DX and AX exhibitions of the second half of the year¹
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold open seminars and conference sessions on generative AI and DX at the 17th Japan DX ＆ AX Week【Autumn】, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026.
Facts
Original生成AIを活用する企業が4割を超える一方
Organizes 109 trade shows across 38 fields annually
It will switch to a paid plan (¥5,500, tax included)
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム、富士通、クラスメソッド、（株）松尾研究所、（株）ARCRA、（株）QuackShift、Polaris.AI（株）、東京大学松尾研究室、（独）情報処理推進機構（IPA）、（株）ミスミグループ本社、第一三共（株）、（株）ディー・エヌ・エー、（株）DeNA AI Link
Salesforce and Nara Prefecture sign comprehensive cooperation agreement
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Salesforce and Nara Prefecture have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement aimed at contributing to the development of local communities by nurturing DX talent and creating employment opportunities.
enableX named a partner company in the “NVIDIA Inception Program”
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株式会社enableX has been named a partner company in NVIDIA’s AI and startup support program, the “NVIDIA Inception Program,” and has launched a dedicated website, “enableX DeepTech.”
Better Place automates lead response at night and on holidays with “immedio”; meeting conversion rate improves 16% compared with before implementation
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株式会社ベター・プレイス has adopted 株式会社immedio’s AI-powered inside sales service “immedio.” Automating lead response at night and on holidays improved the meeting conversion rate for CV leads by 16% compared with before implementation.
Digital gold opens up a US$700 billion market opportunity
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According to research by ワールド・ゴールド・カウンシル and ボストン コンサルティング グループ, the digital gold market is currently worth US$45 billion to US$55 billion, while potential demand could reach as much as US$700 billion. Under the base-case scenario, the market is expected to grow to US$160 billion to US$170 billion by 2031.
“シンクロオーダー” for small and midsize manufacturers receives stronger-than-expected response; additional co-creation monitor companies sought and requirements published
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株式会社アイクス has opened recruitment for additional co-creation monitor companies for “シンクロオーダー,” an integrated business platform for small and midsize manufacturers, and published the monitor requirements.
Facts
September 15, 2026
Monthly fee: 19,800 yen (excluding tax)
A monthly difference of 30,000 yen (about 55%)
Initial setup outsourcing and implementation support, normally 100,000 yen (before tax; optional)
Regular Pro Plan monthly fee: 54,980 yen (before tax)
Monthly fee: 24,980 yen (before tax)
Manufacturing employment has fallen by about 1.57 million over 20 years
The rate at which rising costs are passed on to prices is 53.5%
[京都精華大学] “Children’s Manga Class 2026, Second Half,” a workshop for learning through manga led by マンガ学部 instructor Shinichi Maruoka, to be held
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Announcement of “Children’s Manga Class 2026, Second Half,” hosted by マンガ学部丸岡研究室 at 京都精華大学. Instructor Shinichi Maruoka will lead workshops for students from the 3rd year of elementary school through the 3rd year of junior high school, including fan art, silk-screen printing and video production.
Trends in the Kinki region real estate distribution market (July–September 2026)
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According to the July–September 2026 trends in the Kinki region existing-home market released by 公益社団法人近畿圏不動産流通機構, completed transactions for both existing condominiums and detached houses declined, while prices also trended downward. Meanwhile, new listings and their prices increased. As the gap between asking and transaction prices persists, rising interest rates may spur price adjustments among buyers purchasing homes for their own use.
Social conference “BEYOND2026,” to be held Oct. 30 and 31, announces full lineup of guests and content
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The BEYOND organizing committee, formed by 株式会社taliki, 京都市 and 京都リサーチパーク株式会社, announced the full lineup for social conference “BEYOND2026,” to be held at Kyoto Research Park on Oct. 30 and 31, 2026. The lineup includes about 40 guest speakers, talk sessions across 8 themes, experiential content, social entrepreneur pitch presenters, exhibitors and sponsors.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
Taking place Oct. 30 and 31
4 talk sessions announced in the first installment
4 talk sessions
3 experiential programs
About 40 guests in total
Sessions across all 8 themes
A total of 19 social entrepreneurs
The 7th-term final pitch of “COM-PJ”
14 young entrepreneurs
3-month program
About 38 companies and organizations exhibiting
Launched in 2018
Held 9 times to date
More than 3,600 participants cumulatively
Companies mentioned：株式会社taliki、京都市、京都リサーチパーク株式会社、CEAPP（Council of Economic Acts for Positive Peace）、国際平和拠点ひろしま＋東京コミュニティ、株式会社 Key Message International、株式会社オトギボックス、西武信用金庫、KIBOW社会投資ファンド、特定非営利活動法人ARUN Seed、ARUN合同会社、株式会社うむさんラボ、株式会社レキサス、talikiファンド、SIGHTS KYOTO、AToMica、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、BEYOND SDGs エコプロ、TISI株式会社、株式会社日立社会情報サービス、株式会社ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社スタートアップクラス、西部ガスホールディングス株式会社、神戸市、ももスタ（岡山市）、株式会社ガイアックス、株式会社秋田銀行、福岡市、熊本市、CO-DEJIMA、沖縄県、株式会社PLAY SPACE、NPO法人Peace Culture Village、ウェルビーイング・チャレンジ実行委員会
“Are security cameras in changing rooms really necessary?” Social experiment to explore privacy at hot springs and saunas; crowdfunding campaign launches
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一般社団法人湯屋安心協会 will launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to fund a social experiment project aimed at balancing security camera installation and privacy in changing rooms at hot springs, public bathhouses and saunas.
Facts
A total of 414 men and women in their 20s to 70s responded
79% answered “inappropriate” or “somewhat inappropriate”
Survey targeting 1,000 respondents
Target amount: 3 million yen
600,000 yen: Conduct a nationwide user survey and interview hot-spring facility operators
1 million yen: Create guidelines and awareness materials based on the survey results
1.5 million yen: Rent out a hot-spring facility and conduct a social experiment in changing rooms without security cameras
[ナショナル麻布] ナショナル麻布 × re-wrap “Original Handmade Cotton Bag” returns with an updated design from Sunday, Oct. 25!
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ナショナル麻布, the international supermarket operated by ナショナル麻布, will relaunch its “Original Handmade Cotton Bag,” a collaboration with British B Corp-certified company re-wrap, with a new design incorporating customer feedback, from Oct. 25.
Star battery-backup duo from this season, pitcher Haruto Takahashi and catcher Torai Fushimi: “Harutora Mobile Battery” now available for preorder at “サンスポde通販”! Shipping scheduled to begin Nov. 25
三井製薬株式会社 released basic information on reduced coenzyme Q10, an ingredient in its “三井NMN（三井NAD+） series,” on Oct. 24, 2026, and explained how it differs from the oxidized form and the main ingredients in the series.