MrMax launches new private-brand product “GOOD Max!”
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株式会社ミスターマックス is rebranding its private brand and will launch sales of the new brand “GOOD Max!” on Oct. 20, 2026. Approximately 100 items will be offered in the first release.
Bringing the excitement of “next-generation successors × startups” to Higashi-Mikawa. “TAKIBI & Co. Fes Higashi-Mikawa (Takibiko Fes Higashi-Mikawa)” to be held for the first time at emCAMPUS in Toyohashi, Aichi
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三星毛糸株式会社 will hold “TAKIBI & Co. Fes Higashi-Mikawa” for the first time at emCAMPUS in Toyohashi, Aichi, on Nov. 20, 2026. The event aims to foster collaboration between next-generation business successors and startups, and will feature cross-talks, pitch sessions on challenges, and workshops. Admission for the session and networking event is ¥8,000 (tax included).
Make mealtimes more fun for your dog. そららSORARA holds a hands-on food education event on homemade meals for dogs in Harajuku, Tokyo
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On Oct. 2, 2026, そららSORARA held a hands-on food education event on homemade meals for dogs in Harajuku, Tokyo, featuring a nutrition seminar and cooking demonstration. The company also introduced its product “そららのるるる.”
Check primary sources before believing claims. Fact Check AI launches web version, enabling users to verify figures and claims in articles and documents in a PC browser
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ワイズ合同会社 has launched a web version of Fact Check AI, which checks claims in text against primary sources. It is available through a PC browser and verifies facts using sources such as laws and government statistics.
Facts
First-time users receive 3 free credits
Characters that can be checked at one time: 400
Long text: paste up to 40,000 characters
Lists of past cabinets and ministers (from the First Ito Hirobumi Cabinet to the present, the 105th generation)
From cubicle upgrades and renovations to parts procurement, design and construction. マッサパワーマネジメント launches Cubicle Upgrade Navigator
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マッサパワーマネジメント株式会社 has launched Cubicle Upgrade Navigator, a dedicated service for consultations on upgrading and renovating power receiving and distribution equipment.
日本焼肉はせ川, operated by 株式会社はせ川, will offer the Christmas courses “Holy Night” and “White Snow” at its Ginza main restaurant and Omotesando restaurant from Dec. 19, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary. The company shares the appeal of the experience as recounted by meat commentator Katsuomi Koike.
Moisture replenished with every wash. Skin Repair Cleansing, a cleansing gel supervised by 表参道R.O.clinic, launches in October
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株式会社VERTEBRA will launch Skin Repair Cleansing, a cleansing gel formulated with moisturizing ingredients, on Oct. 20, 2026, under its skincare brand LATINÖU, supervised by 表参道R.O.clinic.
MILLENNIA_X wins the 2026 Good Design Award: a long-lasting concrete home built by Shizuoka’s 百年住宅 and an architect with the future in mind
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The long-lasting concrete home MILLENNIA_X, jointly developed by 百年住宅株式会社, 株式会社アーキペラゴアーキテクツスタジオ and 株式会社ONE STONES, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
DESIGNART TOKYO 2026: Roche Bobois brings new modular sofa SCRIPT to Japan for the first time
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株式会社RB Japan, operator of luxury interior brand Roche Bobois, will unveil the new modular sofa SCRIPT at Roche Bobois TOKYO for the first time on Oct. 16, 2026, and take part in DESIGNART TOKYO 2026.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
Operating in more than 60 countries worldwide
Founded in Paris in 1960
Companies mentioned：株式会社 RB Japan、Roche Bobois、Roche Bobois TOKYO
B&B ITADAKI, a traditional farmhouse inn in Okushizu, Shizuoka, hosting one group per day, featured in the ミシュランガイド hotel selection for 2 consecutive years
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B&B ITADAKI, a traditional farmhouse inn in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has been featured in the ミシュランガイド hotel selection for 2025 and 2026, marking 2 consecutive years.
Facts
Featured for 2 consecutive years
Opened in 2024
About 30 minutes by car
I have been involved in cooking and restaurant operations for about 6 years
A dream team-up between the King of Conte champions and 西口プロレス!
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西口プロレス, operated by 株式会社ウエストゲートエンタテインメント, has announced a new lineup, welcoming Buffalo Goro A, the inaugural King of Conte champion, as its “Interesting Manager.” The group will stage events at Shinkiba 1stRING in November and December 2026, and plans to hold an event at Korakuen Hall on Jan. 14, 2027.
Pretia Japan surveyed generative AI responses to running shoe purchase queries across 10 major sports brands. ASICS ranked first with a 59.4% mention rate, while Mizuno ranked first with an 11.1% website citation rate.
Facts
10 major sports brands
Conducted a total of 4,800 times
4,792 valid responses
45.1％
36.9％
5.4％
3.5％
All 80 questions
5 generative AI models
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレティアジャパン、ASICS、Mizuno、Nike、adidas、New Balance、HOKA、Brooks、PUMA、Under Armour、ALTRA、ChatGPT、Google AI Overview、Google AI Mode、Gemini、Copilot、株式会社プレティア
A cream puff that turns anticipation into happiness for the shop’s 2nd anniversary. Gluten-free specialty shop お米のパンとお菓子もり in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, launches a large rice-flour cream puff on Oct. 31
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Gluten-free specialty shop お米のパンとお菓子もり in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, will launch a large cream puff made with domestically produced rice flour on Oct. 31, 2026, to mark its 2nd anniversary.
Facts
Price: ¥400 (tax included)
2nd anniversary of opening
A cream puff made with domestically produced rice flour goes on sale Oct. 31, 2026 (Saturday)
“Companies that rely on top salespeople don’t grow” — Shun Chisanki’s How to Build a Sales Mindset ranks 3rd in the weekly business and management category at 丸善丸の内本店
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How to Build a Sales Mindset, written by Shun Chisanki, representative of 株式会社イーハーバー, ranked 3rd in the weekly business and management category at 丸善丸の内本店.
22,000 bottles of 河北潟A2牧場牛乳 to be distributed free at Kanazawa Marathon 2026
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株式会社ホリ乳業 is sponsoring Kanazawa Marathon 2026, to be held on Oct. 25, 2026, as a grand partner and will distribute a total of 22,000 bottles of 河北潟A2牧場牛乳 free of charge over 3 days.
Government and business leaders gather to discuss Japan’s new growth strategy at WEAVE JAPAN 2026 on Nov. 6
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“WEAVE JAPAN 2026” will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on November 6, 2026, bringing together key figures from the public and private sectors to discuss new growth strategies through the fusion of entertainment and Japanese culture.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Doors open: 13:00
Event begins: 13:30
Scheduled to end: 17:15
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘッドライン、BEYOND 2020 NEXT FORUM 実行委員会、一般財団法人ピースコミュニケーション財団、三井不動産株式会社、早稲田大学グローバル科学知融合研究所、株式会社オープンハウスグループ、アソビシステム
Manufac teams up with Antlers Hometown DMO to bring together the “here and now” of Ibaraki Prefecture’s Rokko area on a map through posts from supporters and residents! Launch of “Locoguru,” an interactive community map
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株式会社Manufac has launched “Locoguru,” an interactive digital map that brings together local information on a map through posts by supporters and residents of Ibaraki Prefecture’s Rokko area, in collaboration with Antlers Hometown DMO.
Notice of exhibiting at the International Plastic Fair “IPF JAPAN 2026”
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株式会社松井製作所 will exhibit at the International Plastic Fair “IPF JAPAN 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in December 2026, and showcase products and solutions including “Zeroteach-mQMC” and “Moldintel AI.”
Review your pitch! Improve the more you sing! A vocal training app!
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株式会社テックウェル has added a “Karaoke function” with real-time pitch checking and scoring to its vocal training app “Shirabe-O ～調べ緒～.” Available on the App Store and Google Play starting October 19, 2026.
A trusted dietary fiber long chosen by medical and nursing care professionals: “Sunfiber,” a new functional food with claims
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株式会社タイヨーラボ will launch “Sunfiber,” a dietary fiber trusted in medical and nursing care settings, on October 20, 2026. This functional food with claims is made from 100% partially hydrolyzed guar gum, and reported health benefits include improved bowel movements and a healthier intestinal environment.
Facts
Launching on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Approximately 30 years since launch
More than 5,000 medical and nursing care facilities across Japan
Sales record of 1.3 billion bottles across the series
Move beyond reliance on individual employees!! Growth partner “AI advisor” specializing in small and medium-sized businesses. Craid Tech supports everything from reviewing operations to AI adoption
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Craid Tech has launched an “AI advisor” service for small and medium-sized businesses, offering operational reviews, AI adoption recommendations, and ongoing support. For a limited 5 companies, it is providing free AI adoption recommendations included in plans normally priced from ¥220,000.
[Event Announcement] Special workshop for women athletes, “Women's Workshop in Asia 2026,” set for Sunday, November 1!
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IFBBボディビル「ZeniX」 will hold “Women's Workshop in Asia 2026,” a special event for women athletes, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama Prefecture on November 1, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
16:00〜20:00
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：IFBBボディビル「ZeniX」、Metroflex Gym、primeエンターテイメント株式会社、IFBB Professional League、NPC Worldwide
Get users to “Add to Home Screen” and deliver notifications to iPhones. “Jag PWA installer,” a free guidance tool for distributing apps without listing them in app stores, is now available
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 has released “Jag PWA installer,” a free, open-source tool that guides users through adding a web app to their iPhone home screen so they can receive notifications.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
iOS 16.4
Repeat 10 or more times
MIT License
Companies mentioned：ジャグプロジェクト合同会社、G DATA Software 日本法人、武蔵野美術大学
4 varieties unveiled for the first time in Japan at the Mexican Embassy! Premium mezcal “Jarabe de Pico” arrives in Japan on October 21
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Premium mezcal “Jarabe de Pico” from Oaxaca, Mexico, imported by 株式会社エーアンドオー, will go on sale to the public in Japan through 日本メスカルテキーラ協会 on October 21, 2026, to coincide with “Mezcal Day.” A commemorative party will be held at 駐日メキシコ大使館, featuring the first unveiling and tasting in Japan of all 5 varieties.
フジサワ backs JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives’ “Beef Cattle GHG Reduction Credits”
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株式会社フジサワ has made a supporting purchase of beef cattle GHG reduction credits from JA鹿児島県経済連 through Linkhola and will use them for its own carbon offsets 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 approximately 75% or more reduction in GHG emissions over the past 10 years
“Taro Okamoto and Modernist Design”: POP-UP event at 3 ANGERS ravissant stores to mark the reissue of the “Dice Chair” designed by Taro Okamoto, October 23–November 8, 2026
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株式会社グローカルスタンダードプロダクツ will hold a POP-UP event at 3 ANGERS ravissant stores—Kichijoji, Umeda, and EXPOCITY—from October 23 to November 8, 2026, to mark the reissue of the rattan “Dice Chair” designed by Taro Okamoto in 1957.
[DESIGNART TOKYO 2026] Nosou, a craft product brand making waves in Copenhagen, Denmark, to be shown in Japan for the first time. Exhibition and orders begin October 30
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nottuo株式会社 will present Nosou, a craft product brand making waves in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the first time in Japan at “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026,” with an exhibition and order intake.
From developing overseas expansion strategies to finding partners across borders. “SASAL,” a platform for supporting international business
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SASAL, INC, headquartered in New York, provides “SASAL,” a platform that supports businesses from developing overseas expansion strategies and finding partners to business discussions and transactions.
Launching “In-house Marketing,” which combines AI and experts to support bringing ad operations in-house. “In-house AI,” which checks ads every morning and enables improvements with a simple approval, now available from ¥50,000 per month (before tax)
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株式会社TUKURO has launched “In-house Marketing,” a service supporting the transition to in-house ad operations, and “In-house AI,” which checks Google and Meta ads every morning and provides recommendations for improvement, available from ¥50,000 per month (before tax).
Facts
Monthly fee: ¥50,000 (before tax)
Approximately 20% of ad spend
A company with monthly ad spend of ¥15,000,000
Fees amount to ¥36,000,000 per year
An advertising business worth ¥20 billion annually
More than 15 years of digital marketing experience
アイワホールディングス partners with Smooth on its parking brand “PARK ON,” bringing ticket- and payment-machine-free parking lots from Shizuoka to locations nationwide
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株式会社Smooth and アイワホールディングス have partnered to roll out the ticket- and payment-machine-free parking brand “PARK ON” nationwide from Shizuoka. The first location, “PARK ON 見瀬,” is scheduled to open on October 20, 2026.
Facts
Opening on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
・Spaces: 13
・Rate: ¥100 per 60 minutes
Maximum charge of ¥600 per 24 hours
Implementation available with initial costs starting at ¥0
幹事Pay expands features for groups collecting membership fees, including PTAs, alumni associations and neighborhood associations
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株式会社Canvi has added new features for groups such as PTAs and alumni associations to its collection service 幹事Pay. The service now supports bank transfers, individual reminders to late payers via LINE, and checks on whether payment pages have been viewed. All plans will be free through October 31, 2026, during the beta period.
An era of “vibe design,” where simply giving instructions in words can produce everything from UI to apps. An interview with Harukaze representative コンドウハルキ appears in the October issue of 『日経デザイン』
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An interview with 株式会社Harukaze representative コンドウハルキ appeared in the October 2026 issue of 『日経デザイン』 and on 日経クロストレンド, covering the state of vibe design and know-how for using generative AI.
Facts
The share of companies reached 86.4%
From 26.7% to 52.2%
Approximately 700 students to date
More than 40,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)
全国建設業協会 honors 越野建設 with its Award for Distinguished Contributions to Social Welfare! The 13th “Concrete Day Experience Festival! 2026,” a hands-on event for children, will be held on November 21!
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越野建設株式会社 will hold its annual hands-on learning event for children, the 13th “Concrete Day Experience Festival! 2026,” in Kita Ward, Tokyo, on November 21, 2026, in recognition of November 15 as Ready-Mixed Concrete Day. The company received 全国建設業協会’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Social Welfare.
Recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as a “Saitama DX Gold Partner” designated by the Saitama Industrial Promotion Public Corporation
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株式会社ジャパン・エンダストリアル, which provides DX workforce development support specializing in manufacturing, has been recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as a “Saitama DX Gold Partner 2026” designated by the Saitama Industrial Promotion Public Corporation. A total of 434 businesses are registered in the partner program, and only 8 companies were selected as Gold Partners. The company is the only one to have received the recognition for 3 consecutive years.
Collaboration between 岡山県立玉島高等学校 and long-established tub and barrel maker 立花容器. New product developed for the next generation! Product based on high school students’ ideas to go on sale through crowdfunding starting October 16!
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A new product based on students’ ideas has been developed through a collaboration between 岡山県立玉島高等学校 and long-established tub and barrel maker 立花容器株式会社. It will go on sale through crowdfunding starting October 16.
Making mechanics’ strengths visible across 8 types—メカニクル launches a free “Mechanic Type Assessment” with no registration required
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株式会社Dilecta has launched a free “Mechanic Type Assessment” on its automotive mechanic job-placement service メカニクル, identifying mechanics’ strengths across 8 types. The assessment has been available since August 19, 2026, and surpassed 1,000 completions within 1 month of launch.
【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】¥2 million grant to 八代市災害ボランティアセンター
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The Asahi Shimbun Welfare and Culture Foundation has provided a ¥2 million grant to 八代市災害ボランティアセンター to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.
【Patent granted】An experience unlocks only when “the item you have × the item you’re looking at” match. “W Trigger,” NFC × AR technology, enables everything from exclusive fan experiences to security applications
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株式会社HK STYLE has obtained patent No. 7923054 for “Wトリガー,” a technology that combines NFC and image recognition to deliver AR content when multiple conditions are met. In addition to offering exclusive experiences in fan and tourism settings, the technology is also being considered for security applications.
『マネーフォワード Admina』 launches “Admina Tracker,” agent-based software for monitoring devices
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マネーフォワードｉ株式会社 has launched “Admina Tracker,” agent-based software that is installed on PCs, as part of 『マネーフォワード Admina』, an operating system for IT departments.
【Surpasses 11 million total views!】鈴木ユリア says, “The long-awaited water splashing was refreshing (笑)”—behind-the-scenes stories and off-shot photos released for the buzzworthy 『ゴールデンホイヤー』 web commercial
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International Games System CO.,Ltd announced that the commercial series for the smartphone game 『ゴールデンホイヤー』 has surpassed 11 million total views. It has released off-shot photos and comments from 鈴木ユリア.
Facts
11 million views to date
TikTok-related videos surpass 1 million views
More than 1.69 million views on its own
All 12 pieces
Approximately 1.98 million views
Approximately 1.01 million views
7 domestic production machines
Companies mentioned：International Games System CO.,Ltd、エイベックス
Japan’s first automation of brush protrusion adjustment for deburring: “XEBEC CPSオートホルダー” goes on sale October 26
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株式会社ジーベックテクノロジー will launch “XEBEC CPS オートホルダー,” which automates brush protrusion adjustment for deburring, on October 26 and demonstrate it at JIMTOF2026.
Facts
Oct. 26
36 countries overseas
The task previously took 60 minutes by hand
Reduced to 1.5 minutes
Reduced the rate of change in edge quality to approximately 1/10
Smoother use of オークマ equipment data: “LINKA3” integrates with “Connect Plan”
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株式会社ゴードーソリューション announced that it has upgraded its IoT factory visualization system “LINKA3” to support integration with オークマ株式会社’s utilization improvement and analysis support system “Connect Plan.” The new version is scheduled to be made available in November 2026.
Facts
Scheduled to be made available in November 2026
First went on sale in 2015
Had been adopted by more than 100 companies as of the end of June 2026
“Is it really this easy?” Customers are speaking up one after another. Try pumps, loafers and sneakers from Kobe-born shoe brand NEUTRAL at a fitting store at 中野マルイ
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株式会社あとりえ岡田, which operates Kobe-born shoe brand NEUTRAL, will hold a fitting store at 中野マルイ starting November 4, offering try-ons of pumps, loafers and other shoes.
Privaco operator Sunnys raises ¥50 million in seed funding
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サニーズ株式会社 raised ¥50 million in seed funding from HAKOBUNE and 広島ベンチャーキャピタル, and strengthened development of “Privaco” and began offering “AI workforce governance.”
Educational drone “CoDrone EDU” adopted by more than 150 schools nationwide in less than 4 years since sales began
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HDL合同会社 announced that the educational drone “CoDrone EDU” has been adopted by more than 150 schools nationwide in less than 4 years since sales began. Alongside promoting programming education, the company is building an environment that takes students from learning to taking on challenges through “ドロカツ,” a student competition launched in 2023, and “D-TYPE.,” a class for children.
まるひめポーク, a branded pork from Gotsu, Shimane Prefecture, refreshes its brand design
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浅利観光株式会社, which operates まるひめポーク, a branded pork from Gotsu, Shimane Prefecture, has refreshed its logo and brand name presentation and launched a new brand website.
A special day bringing together 11 local confectionery shops! Annual autumn event 『とおかしまつり』 featuring sweets dedicated to 西宮神社 to be held Sunday, November 15
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The annual 『とおかしまつり』 event, featuring 11 confectionery shops from the city, will be held at 西宮神社 on November 15. Last year, all items sold out in 45 minutes, and each shop will sell its own original Japanese sweets.
From switching tools to switching heads: ベッセル to launch “SP LINE ヘッド交換式エアーツール” on October 26, enabling multiple tasks with 1 tool
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Original株式会社ベッセルは、1台の本体で用途別ヘッドを交換し締め付け・穴あけ・研削など複数作業に対応するプロ向けエアーツール「SP LINE ヘッド交換式エアーツール」を2026年10月26日より発売する。開発背景には、自動車整備・板金従事者への実態調査で明らかになった工具持ち替えによる負担がある。
Facts
A survey of 108 automotive repair and bodywork professionals
Original65.8％が1日に10回以上工具を持ち替えており
80.5% find switching tools troublesome or stressful
86.1% said they would use a tool that handles multiple tasks with 1 machine
Launch of “merisis イミュータブルバックアップ” to prepare for business recovery after a ransomware attack
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株式会社イーネットソリューションズ has launched “merisis イミュータブルバックアップ,” a cloud service for businesses that supports recovery after ransomware attacks. Using WORM technology, the service prevents backup data from being changed or deleted and provides comprehensive support, including 24-hour, 365-day monitoring by staff and recovery rehearsals.
日本ペット少額短期保険 launches insurance exclusively for pet shops! New product “いぬとねこの保険 はじめてだっこ,” with up to 90% coverage and substantially expanded benefits, goes on sale Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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日本ペット少額短期保険 will begin selling its new pet-shop-exclusive insurance product “いぬとねこの保険 はじめてだっこ” on October 20, 2026. It offers benefits including coverage of up to 90% and no waiting period, and will be available at locations including Cainz stores as part of ベイシアグループ.
Facts
70% plan
50% plan
Premiums remain unchanged until age 4
30-day post-adoption wide-coverage rider
Free veterinary phone consultations, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Beware of “pores※1,” a concern for 1 in 2 people in their 40s–60s during the dry fall and winter seasons! アプレイジ, an aging-care※2 salon that changes the overall impression of the skin starting with pores, opens its first Osaka location at 阪神梅田本店 on Wednesday, October 21
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ピアスショップワーク株式会社 will open アプレイジ 阪神梅田本店, the first Osaka location of its pore-care salon アプレイジ, on October 21, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
1 in 2 people in their 40s–60s are concerned about “pores”
Water-purification water dispenser “ViVi Water” sponsors the men’s professional golf tour event “56th Vantelin Tokai Classic”
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株式会社VISION, a provider of the water-purification water dispenser “ViVi Water,” is sponsoring the men’s professional golf tour event “56th Vantelin Tokai Classic,” to be held in Aichi Prefecture from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2026, and will air a 30-second commercial during related programming.
From “holding on to” vacant homes to “putting them to use.” “Home Staging Forum 2026” to explore new possibilities for real estate through vacant homes and private lodging, held Nov. 16
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一般社団法人日本ホームステージング協会 will hold “Home Staging Forum 2026” at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 16, 2026. The program is set to include a keynote address by 国土交通省, special presentations on vacant homes and private lodging, a real estate networking event for approximately 100 people, and an awards ceremony for the 9th Home Staging Contest.
Preventing foreign nationals working in Japan from becoming victims or perpetrators of traffic accidents. Former motorcycle police officers provide practical explanations of Japan’s traffic rules
JIS standard “Method for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Cosmetic Brushes Made of Synthetic Fibers” established. カトーテック to begin offering testing under the standard on Oct. 20
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カトーテック will begin testing on Oct. 20, 2026, in accordance with the JIS standard “Method for Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Cosmetic Brushes Made of Synthetic Fibers,” which was published that day. The tests will use brush physical-property testing equipment manufactured in-house.
Air cargo optimization platform “CargoLabo” officially launches “Rate Management” with AI×OCR and “Route Search” to dramatically streamline quotation operations
株式会社デザポケ relocates and expands its Sendai office, upgrading it to the Sendai Branch as its business expands in the Tohoku region
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株式会社デザポケ is upgrading its Sendai office to the Sendai Branch and will begin operations at the new office on Oct. 1, 2026, as its business expands in the Tohoku region.
Applying expertise gained from developing child car seats that protect children’s lives to fall-prevention measures in care settings: new thin, lightweight, high-impact-absorption mat
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オージーケー技研 is drawing on its child car seat development expertise to launch a thin, lightweight, high-impact-absorption mat for preventing falls in care settings, starting Oct. 20.
Facts
14.6% of the total
Meets the 100 G or lower requirement
Minimizes the step to approximately 5 mm
Original1枚約450gで
Size: 1 piece, 380×380×5 (mm)
Set of 2 / 8,250 yen (tax included)
5 sets of 2 (set of 10) / 35,200 yen (tax included)
Toast with “PAC-MAN,” who eats cookies (dots). A special set featuring Kanazawa gold leaf floating in the drink, made using Takaoka’s metalworking expertise
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クラフトシップス株式会社 has developed and is selling “PAC-MAN: kanpai bell 音玉 - TONEs DOTs -,” a special set themed around “PAC-MAN” as part of Bandai Namco Experience’s “IP-ART” initiative. The product combines a brass drinking vessel made using Takaoka City’s metalworking techniques with edible gold leaf made in Kanazawa City. It has been on display and sale at BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto since Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
Metal crafts have flourished for more than 400 years
39 mm in diameter × 76 mm high
Approximately 1.5 mm square
Retail price: 60,000 (excluding tax)
From Saturday, October 17, 2026
Through Sunday, December 13
First launched as an arcade game in 1980
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2025
Even today, awareness in that country stands at 98%
Awareness is also above 90% in many countries and regions outside the United States
SHINING 3D announces FreeScan Trak Nova+: boosts work efficiency even further
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SHINING 3D Metrology has announced the “FreeScan Trak Nova+,” a versatile wireless dynamic tracking and scanning system. Building on the previous model, it increases the number of laser lines and achieves high-speed scanning of up to 7,600,000 points per second, aiming to improve work efficiency and productivity.
Facts
Up to 7,600,000 points per second
62 laser lines
25 parallel laser lines
50 lines on the previous model
Founded in 2004
Companies mentioned：Shining3D Technology Japan株式会社、SHINING 3D Metrology、SHINING 3D
[Matsumoto City] Following a strong response to a YouTube video with 1.63 million views, English-language cycling guide for inbound visitors, “Discover the Unknown MATSUMOTO by Bicycle!,” published and distributed
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Following a strong response to a promotional video that received 1.63 million views on YouTube, 株式会社ラクアン worked with Matsumoto City to produce and begin distributing the English-language cycling guide “Discover the Unknown MATSUMOTO by Bicycle!” for visitors from overseas.
Kyoto Fushimi aged-meat shop 「京中」 takes on the limits of the “Japanese butcher shop.”
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Kyoto Fushimi aged-meat shop 「京中」 will launch its monthly membership subscription service, “A Regular Delivery of Aged Meat,” in October 2026. The limited recruitment is capped at a total of 25 slots across 3 plans, with monthly fees ranging from 11,000 yen to 110,000 yen.
[Osaka, Ibaraki] Medical group’s health event “Hirogon Karada Ikiiki Festa” to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026!
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“Hirogon Karada Ikiiki Festa,” a health event hosted by medical group オルソグループ, will be held on November 7, 2026, in the parking lot of オルソフィット24’s Ibaraki store in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture.
[Free on-demand streaming] Webinar “Google Tag Gateway (GTG) and Server-Side GTM (sGTM): Basics and Best Practices” now available | 株式会社イー・エージェンシー
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株式会社イー・エージェンシー will begin on-demand streaming on October 20, 2026, of its webinar “Google Tag Gateway (GTG) and Server-Side GTM (sGTM): Basics and Best Practices,” held in September 2026.
Marking “Dog Day” on November 1! “November 1 Dog Day Wan Wan Wonderful Campaign,” featuring prizes including a pet-friendly hotel stay catalog gift and custom pet art, starts Tuesday, October 20!
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コーナン商事株式会社 will hold the “November 1 Dog Day Wan Wan Wonderful Campaign” from October 20 to November 30, 2026, to mark “Dog Day” on November 1. Customers can enter by submitting an image of a receipt showing purchases totaling at least 11,111 yen at participating stores. Registering as a コーナンプラス member increases the odds of winning by 11 times. Prizes include a pet-friendly hotel stay catalog gift, custom pet art and an emergency preparedness set for pets made by アイリスオーヤマ.
Home RO water purifier “WACOMS,” recommended by 92.8% of doctors, earns Dr's Review doctor-recommended mark
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The home RO water purifiers “WACOMS TRUST / WACOMS TRUST under,” sold by 株式会社フォレストホームサービス, have earned the Dr's Review doctor-recommended mark. Of the 56 doctors who viewed the product materials, 92.8% indicated that they would recommend the products.
“2nd Union Forum” on the future of work in the AI era and next-generation labor-management dialogue to be held December 9
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j.union株式会社 and 株式会社スタメン will hold the “2nd Union Forum” on December 9, 2026, on the themes of work in the AI era and next-generation labor-management dialogue.
According to a survey of 395 people who had enrolled in correspondence courses, conducted by SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社, 42.3% completed the entire curriculum, and the most common point at which learners stopped studying was “1–3 months after starting the course.” The main reason was “got busy,” and more than 70% of respondents said that publishing course completion rates would help them choose a course.
一般社団法人ダークパターン対策協会 launches “NDD Certified Consultant” qualification and “NDD Certified Consulting Partner” program
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一般社団法人ダークパターン対策協会 has launched the “NDD Certified Consultant” qualification and “NDD Certified Consulting Partner” program to provide support for companies seeking NDD certification.
Belgian cutlery brand 『エテルナム』 to exhibit at the “Belgian Fair” at あべのハルカス近鉄本店
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Belgian cutlery brand 「エテルナム」, represented by コーンズ・アンド・カンパニー・リミテッド, will exhibit at the “Belgian Fair” at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 from October 21 to 27, 2026, selling dinner sets, dessert sets and other items.
rag & bone coffee to host limited-time pop-up for lifestyle brand “OTOM,” where Japanese tea culture meets music
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rag & bone coffee will host a limited-time pop-up in collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand “OTOM,” starting November 1, 2026. Plans include matcha menu items, tastings, a ceramics exhibit and a launch party.
Facts
From Sunday, November 1, 2026, to Sunday, November 29
吉田銘茶園, a tea farm in Uji, Kyoto, run for 16 generations
Date and time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 17:00–20:00
Original通所のカフェ営業は16:00まで
Monday, November 2, 2026–Sunday, November 29
Business hours: 9:00–19:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社イーストランド、rag & bone、rag & bone coffee、OTOM、吉田銘茶園
エクスプローラ ジャーニー announces its first “President’s Journey”
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MSCグループ luxury brand エクスプローラ ジャーニー announced that it will hold its first “President’s Journey” in December 2026, hosted by President Anna Nash. The voyage from Barcelona to Tenerife will include special experiences at ports of call and dialogue sessions with guests.
Complete everything from job seeker registration and recommendations to selection management through AI conversations! Major expansion of “エージェントハブ” MCP integration
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株式会社Lumos has significantly enhanced the MCP integration features of its system for recruitment agents, “エージェントハブ,” enabling users to directly carry out tasks such as registering job seekers, making recommendations and managing selection processes through AI services such as Claude and ChatGPT.
[Osaka, Nov. 8] WAZA winner to teach! “Homebuilding Job-Role-Play Dojo” lets children try their hand at being carpenters and garden designers
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一般社団法人夢らくざプロジェクト will hold “Homebuilding Job-Role-Play Dojo in Osaka” at INTEX Osaka on Nov. 8, 2026. The career-experience event features activities in carpentry and garden design, with a 積水ハウス WAZA winner and designers serving as instructors. It is being held with support from the “積水ハウス Matching Program.”
Smartphone rentals: 80% “didn’t know about them,” APEX RENTALS survey conducted in May 2026
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株式会社ビデオエイペックス announced that a survey on smartphone cameras conducted in May 2026 found that 80% of respondents “didn’t know about” rentals of high-performance smartphones. It also discussed demand for renting high-performance devices such as the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and barriers to their use.
Facts
Valid responses: 300 people
Survey period: May 26 to May 31, 2026
“Almost never take photos” was the most common response for shooting frequency, at 41%
“Travel” ranked first among photography settings, at 54%
“I want to take bright, noise-free photos of night scenes and dark places” was the most common response, at 37%
Asked about rental services that provide temporary access to high-performance smartphones, 80% said they “didn’t know about them”
“I know about them, but have never used one”: 15%
“I have used one”: 5%
“Travel” was the most popular occasion for renting, at 46%
Lumo（ルモ） to participate as a sponsor in “K:SGP 2026,” hosted by Klaviyo
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リトルヘルプ・エージェンシー合同会社 will participate as a sponsor in “K:SGP 2026,” a Klaviyo-hosted event taking place in Singapore on Oct. 20, 2026. Its representative, 川野忍, will discuss the collaboration between Lumo and Klaviyo.
WOODMAN releases 5-part series on data centers around the world and proposes AI infrastructure development at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026
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WOODMAN株式会社 has published a 5-part series on data centers around the world on its technical blog and will exhibit solutions for building AI infrastructure and live equipment demonstrations at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026.
Oct. 20 is “Hair Day.” Isn’t a “natural hair certificate” strange? “Free as My Hair Project” launches with the goal of creating a society where people do not have to “prove” the hair they were born with
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Hair-care brand Curly Me has launched the “Free as My Hair Project,” aiming to create a society where people do not need to prove their natural hair texture or color. Timed to Hair Day on Oct. 20, the project cites survey findings on the submission of “natural hair certificates” at metropolitan Tokyo high schools and is conducting a questionnaire and signature campaign.
Facts
Oct. 20 is “Hair Day”
177 metropolitan Tokyo high schools (full-time)
150 schools (84.7%) had rules concerning hair
Of those, 79 schools (44.6% of all schools) required students to submit a “natural hair certificate”
79 schools (44.6% of all schools)
Original提出を強制させられない「任意」であることが明確に記載されていた学校は5校のみでした
Original2021年、日本共産党東京都議会議員団が
On Sept. 5, 2026, Curly Me
About 100 people with curly or naturally permed hair came from across Japan
“Wait, is this what demons’ hair and clothes look like?” Parent-child “coloring comparison” campaign to bring out children’s creativity begins Oct. 21 Copy
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特定非営利活動法人フォーエヴァーグリーン will hold a parent-child “coloring comparison campaign” from Oct. 21 to Nov. 9, 2026, using coloring pages from “Reiwa Edition Momotaro 2.0.” Participants will receive a PDF version, and the top prize is an Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen.
Facts
Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen
480 yen (tax included)
1,210 yen
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人フォーエヴァーグリーン、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
【五感-GOKAN-】From the classic cake topped with Santa to nostalgic buttercream: all 7 Christmas cakes from Osaka Kitahama’s Gokan available for reservation from Nov. 1
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The Western confectionery brand 五感-GOKAN-, which is based in Kitahama, Osaka, and emphasizes Japanese ingredients, will begin accepting reservations at its stores on Nov. 1 for all 7 of its 2026 Christmas cakes.
Retirement agency 退職代行モームリ releases data on its 51,935 cumulative users
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株式会社アルバトロス has released data on the 51,935 cumulative users of its resignation agency service, モームリ. People in their 20s make up the largest group, and many had been employed for less than six months.
Facts
People in their 20s were the largest group, accounting for 59.5%
The largest category was “service industry,” with 14,285 people
By occupation, “sales” was the largest category, with 7,762 people
The most common was “1 month to 6 months,” with 18,615 people
Tokyo: 9,014 people
The most common was “full-time employee,” with 34,076 people
The most common was “problems with workplace relationships, the work environment or atmosphere,” with 9,771 people
AI English conversation app Speak launches new feature “Speak Phone,” letting users “call” AI anytime!
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Speak, an AI English conversation app operated by スピークジャパン合同会社, officially launched its new feature “Speak Phone” on October 20, 2026, allowing users to have free-flowing, phone-style conversations with an AI teacher.
Cicadas, fireworks, an unforgettable summer—“Revive! Onsen Town” launches in Early Access on December 7!
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The rural-life simulation game “Revive! Onsen Town,” developed by 饼饼Studio and published by HARRISONWORLD, will launch in Early Access on Steam on December 7, 2026, and release a demo at the Steam Next Fest in October.
Science Seminar Series: Exploring Healthy Longevity [Session 2] Phytochemicals × Microbiome—The Key to Harnessing the Power of Plants
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A science seminar hosted by the International Association for Food and Nutrition (AIFN), with 日本アムウェイ合同会社 as a special sponsor, was held on October 16, where participants discussed interactions between phytochemicals and the microbiome, as well as the potential of personalized nutrition.
Be Healthy to offer free one-on-one consultations from October 20 on YouTube concepts that drive visits and inquiries for local builders and homebuilders
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株式会社ビーヘルシー will offer free one-on-one consultations from October 20 for local builders and homebuilders on YouTube concepts designed to drive visits and inquiries.
ゴムマリ launches specialist business AI-BPO service for creating RAG evaluation datasets
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will launch its “RAG Evaluation Dataset Creation” service on October 20, 2026, to measure the accuracy of generative AI (RAG) in different business scenarios. The service creates question sets with answers from internal documents, then has the company’s AI answer them for scoring and cause analysis. Prices start at ¥500,000, with an estimated turnaround of 1 week. A survey found that RAG adoption stands at just 17.8%, with a lack of technical knowledge and uncertainty about use cases among the challenges.
Facts
Available starting Oct. 20, 2026
Prices start at ¥500,000
Estimated turnaround: 1 week
17.8% answered “already implemented”
“Not sure which business tasks it can be used for” (29.1%)
“Lack of technical knowledge and personnel” (27.5%)
Morus, using domestic nutritional resources to solve global health challenges, establishes its first research center in Okinawa
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Morus株式会社 established its first research center, “Morus Bio-Research Center,” inside OHBIC in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The center will conduct functional research on MorSilk®, a silkworm-derived material, and build a domestic mass-production system.
Enjoy autumn with your dog in comfort: SHINAGAWA URBAN PET LIFE 2026 AUTUMN to be held on October 24 and 25
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“SHINAGAWA URBAN PET LIFE 2026 AUTUMN,” hosted by 日鉄興和不動産 and planned by 株式会社CarLife Japan, will be held in Shinagawa on October 24 and 25. In partnership with マース ジャパン リミテッド, the event will gather feedback from pet owners and non-owners and introduce rescue dogs and cats, among other activities.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Sunday, the 25th
From 10 o’clock
Until 16:00
3-minute walk
Free admission
Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社CarLife Japan、マース ジャパン リミテッド、わんにゃんレスキューOHANA、チームレルヒェ、for わん Dog。、公社アニマル、一社Do One Good、Givino、wan deli treats、Tailored Tail、信州松川町 原農園、ミスターバックマン、Foxdog Petgear、犬の整体 AERU828、atom cafe、OnE、The Letter、ARKEY TOKYO、日本ドッグヨーガ普及協会、Paws&Prep、adorable &レオニダス、プロギングジャパン、プライベートヴィラ愛川・沼田、こむたまキッチン、KMRS、Dog massage therapy Azumi Wada、Licap、Otete Dog massage、ポポ・チュール、KOKORO Dog Soap、FRIED pride、スウェーデン式ドッグマッサージHAKUMA、ねぇねのおやつ、CHALEUR、一般社団法人Japan Animal Shelter Alliance、COCOR PET、5-0kitchen、紙屋街
OptQC CEO Takase to participate in the “1st Japan-Australia Leadership Dialogue”
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OptQC CEO Hiroshi Takase participated as a member of the Japanese delegation in the “1st Japan-Australia Leadership Dialogue,” held in Tokyo on October 8, 2026, and delivered a keynote report.
Lake Biwa Museum Night Museum Tour: Second Announcement! Day trips departing from the Kinki and Hokuriku regions also on sale
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The Lake Biwa Museum will hold a Night Museum exclusively for tour participants over 3 days, from December 18 to 20, Reiwa 8. Organized by 株式会社読売旅行, the event will feature special lighting by 株式会社ネイキッド and a classical concert.