匠技研工業株式会社 will exhibit at “JIMTOF2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to 31, 2026, with demonstrations and consultations for its “Takumi Force” AI enterprise system and AI agents for the manufacturing industry.
Marshall unveils Bromley 150, the most compact model in its party speaker range
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Marshall Group has unveiled “Bromley 150,” the most compact model in its party speaker range. It offers up to approximately 40 hours of playback, True Stereophonic omnidirectional sound, and IP55-rated water and dust resistance, and will go on sale on October 20, 2026.
Workshop “The Appeal of Community Activities” to be held
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滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館 will hold a workshop to rediscover the appeal of local environmental activities, using initiatives such as the Akanoi Bay Restoration Project as examples.
New handballs “HB350F” and “HB250F” selected as official match balls for the Reiwa 9 National High School Sports Festival handball tournament
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株式会社ミカサ has launched new certified handballs, “HB350F” and “HB250F,” designed for easy gripping and strong grip performance. They have been selected as the official match balls for the Reiwa 9 National High School Sports Festival handball tournament.
Former Nitori and レノバ CHRO Hiroyuki Nagashima named e-Falcon's “Potential Discovery Evangelist”
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株式会社イー・ファルコン announced that it has appointed former Nitori and レノバ CHRO Hiroyuki Nagashima as “Potential Discovery Evangelist” and will hold an online seminar on November 4, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Annual graduate recruitment on a scale of 500 people
“50% of women can't produce it”: The “Equol mini supplement,” designed to be easy to start taking, is here. | Beauty supplement research specialist Ogaland
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株式会社オーガランド has launched the “Equol mini supplement,” formulated with 2 mg of equol and 150 mg of vitamin C. Designed to be easy to start taking and affordably priced, it is manufactured in Japan.
株式会社大賀薬局 has partnered with 株式会社Ocean, which provides a refund-based tax-free shopping platform, and introduced “Ocean Tax Refund” at the drugstores and cosmetics specialty stores it operates. The system enables fast passport scanning using AI and OCR, as well as POS integration, streamlining tax-free procedures and enabling the collection of detailed customer data.
Facts
The number of foreign visitors to Fukuoka City reached 4.332 million in 2025
Because there is only 1 tax-free checkout counter
Original導入コスト0円
Tax-free procedures possible in as little as 10 seconds
An elegant presence revealed by quiet light. A lineup imbued with authenticity and a fresh, on-trend feel arrives
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株式会社シャルマン, which marked its 70th anniversary, has added new models to the “Core” series of its original eyewear brand “Line Art Charmant.” New visuals and a video featuring actor 新 and actress あやみ中条 will be released starting October 20.
株式会社ノーブルホーム held a neighborhood launch ceremony on September 26, 2026, for “For Good つくば西,” a large residential development comprising 193 lots in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, developed in collaboration with 25 companies, including homebuilders.
“AI Tamaki” to be unveiled during VTuber Inuyama Tamaki’s 8th anniversary livestream｜Trippy and Don't Disturb jointly develop streaming system for “AI Tamaki”
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株式会社Trippy and Don't Disturb jointly developed a streaming system for live broadcasts featuring AI characters, to unveil “AI Tamahime” during a stream marking VTuber Inuyama Tamaki's 8th anniversary.
ヴィブラムジャパン offers a hands-on experience of ヴィブラム grip performance ahead of winter with a limited-time “アークティックグリップフェア” pop-up store at 大丸札幌店
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ヴィブラム・ジャパン株式会社 will hold a limited-time “アークティックグリップフェア” pop-up store at 大丸札幌店 from October 21 to November 3, 2026, offering hands-on experiences with shoes featuring its proprietary “AGAT” technology and accepting repair requests.
コントレア: Joint research with 藤田医科大学 published in international journal — Videos used in preoperative explanations for stomach cancer surgery reduce “anxiety and questions about treatment” while cutting explanation time by about 40%
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Contrea株式会社 and 藤田医科大学 conducted a joint study using videos in preoperative explanations for stomach cancer surgery. They reported in an international journal that this approach can reduce decisional conflict and shorten in-person explanation time by about 40%.
Facts
Published on September 27, 2026
Pre-viewing group: 0% (0 cases)
Control group: 20% (6 cases)
Average reduction of 13.5 minutes (about 40%)
DCS score※3 of 37.5 or higher
The pre-viewing group averaged 22.4 minutes
The control group averaged 35.9 minutes
60 patients were
Assigned to the group that watched the video (30 cases)
Assigned to the group that watched the video after the in-person explanation (30 cases)
For Gunma residents only! 9 days of thanks in celebration of Prefectural Citizens' Day
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群馬サファリ・ワールド株式会社 will hold “Gunma Prefectural Citizens' Day Appreciation Week” for 9 days, from October 24 to November 1, 2026, offering a special admission discount exclusively to Gunma residents: ¥1,000 off for adults and free admission for elementary school students and younger.
【A little early, into strawberry season】New menu featuring rare Tokyo-grown strawberries arrives at DEK, a restaurant run by a long-established produce wholesaler
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株式会社f.dining began offering a new menu featuring rare red and white strawberries grown at a plant factory in Tokyo at DEK, a restaurant just steps from Omotesando Station, in October 2026. The menu includes burrata cheese, pancakes and parfaits.
“Making difficult things incredibly interesting.” BizUp Research opens official portal for its YouTube program “BiZch.” and publishes special interview with Keita Suzuki!
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 has launched the official portal site for its YouTube program “BiZch.” and released a special interview video with 鈴木啓太, former member of Japan's national soccer team and representative director of AuB株式会社.
Facts
Original資本金： 3 億 7,600 万円
Established: October 1998
Available starting Friday, October 16, 2026
Launched in June 2026
Continued research for 4 years
played as a professional soccer player for 16 years
Online tutoring service マナリンク promotes an environment where professional tutors with other careers can continue to thrive. AI also supports their daily work
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株式会社NoSchool is promoting an environment where professional tutors with other careers can thrive over the long term on its online tutoring matching platform, マナリンク. Specifically, in addition to using AI to make lessons more visible, it has launched a new feature, “Lesson Portfolio,” which allows tutors to review their cumulative number of lessons, subjects taught and other information.
ギークプラス deploys PopPick at ミスミ’s western Japan distribution center
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株式会社ギークプラス has completed installation of robots for its GTP solution “PopPick” at 株式会社ミスミ’s western Japan distribution center, bringing the total number of robots deployed at its 2 eastern and western locations to 149.
Facts
149 robots
15 stations
801 shelves
Productivity approximately 2 times the previous level
Storage efficiency 2 times the previous level
Facility area expanded to 7.5 times the previous level
High-density design reaching a maximum height of 3.8 meters
【PAUL & JOE BEAUTE】More than cosmetics: ways to enjoy PAUL & JOE. そごう広島店 reopens after renovation!
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE, operated by 株式会社アルビオン, will reopen its corner at そごう広島店 on October 23, 2026, after renovation, and will begin offering lifestyle goods in addition to cosmetics.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
6,600 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、そごう広島店
“シナグロ ブリティッシュセレクション by マダムヒロミ,” operated by 薬糧開発株式会社, will exhibit at ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 British Fair 2026, running from October 27 to November 1, 2026, and will offer products including scones and lemon cakes.
DroR to hold free online study session for business owners and HR heads on November 11; 3rd session to focus on outsourcing training and surveys
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株式会社DroR will hold the 3rd session in its “DroR Lab Study Session Series,” a free online study session for business owners and HR heads, on November 11, 2026. The topic will be which functions should remain in-house when outsourcing training and surveys.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
13:00〜14:30
Capacity: approximately 30 people
5 episodes in total
90 minutes
Five functions
Founded: August 2023
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社DroR、DroR Corporation、Frontiers in Psychology
Corporate revenue management system “Scalebase” launches “Custom Formula,” a new feature that allows users to freely set pricing
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Scalebase株式会社 has released “Custom Formula,” a new feature for its corporate revenue management system “Scalebase” that allows users to define complex pricing structures, including minimum charges and caps.
担当者 from Dubai-based major developer DAMAC visits Japan | BITEX holds real estate sales briefing at ヒルトン東京
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Dubai real estate brokerage BITEX held the “Dubai Premium Property Sales Briefing” at ヒルトン東京 on October 2 and 3, 2026, in partnership with major developer DAMAC Properties. 舞 Hayase of DAMAC Properties’ international sales division spoke at the event, explaining in Japanese 3 residential projects for home buyers and second-home owners.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
3rd (Sat.)
3 residential projects
Companies mentioned：BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C、BITEX TRUST REAL ESTATE L.L.C、BITEX、DAMAC Properties、DAMAC、ヒルトン東京、チェルシーFC
コマースロボティクス to bridge ERP “fit and gap” with n8n + AI agents, launching “eerp External Customization” FDE service on October 20
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株式会社コマースロボティクス will launch its “eerp External Customization” FDE service on October 20, 2026. The service uses n8n and generative AI to automate externally the operational gaps that cannot be addressed by standard ERP functions.
ヨコウン strengthens management foundation through greater efficiency across 13 Tohoku locations and automation of roll-call operations
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株式会社ナブアシスト announced that ヨコウン株式会社 has implemented “Navisia Transport and Sales Cloud” and “点呼＋,” enabling centralized management of 13 locations in Tohoku and improving the working conditions of transport managers.
Facts
13 locations in Tohoku
314 employees
152 vehicles
Monthly processing had taken 1.5–2 hours
Preparation time was reduced by approximately 2 days
Approximately 10 hours of waiting time were cut per month
Approximately 150,000 azalea plants overlooking Mount Fuji. Volunteers sought for grass cutting and pruning on October 31 ahead of next June’s “crimson Amariyama”
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韮崎市 will hold the 18th Amariyama Clean-Up Campaign on October 31, 2026, to help preserve the azaleas on Amariyama, which overlooks Mount Fuji, and is seeking volunteers for grass cutting and pruning.
Foreign worker recruitment pioneer G.A.グループ has decided to provide an archived recording of its seminar, “Specified Skilled Workers in Auto Parts Manufacturing: A Thorough Guide to Recruitment, Getting New Hires Up to Speed, and Preventing Illegal Employment.”
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G.A.グループ株式会社 announced that it will provide an archived recording of a seminar explaining recruitment, getting new hires up to speed and preventing illegal employment, starting October 19, 2026, in response to a June 2026 policy revision that will allow the hiring of specified skilled foreign workers in the auto parts manufacturing industry.
Facts
Following the June 2026 policy revision
Will run from Monday, October 19, 2026, to Friday, November 13
Cumulative total of 10,500 people
A cumulative total of 1,500 client companies supported
“The Sherry Duet: 2 Sherries in Harmony, 200 Years.” November 19 (Thursday)–22 (Sunday), 2026, at House of OMOTESANDO
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ブラウンフォーマンジャパン株式会社 will hold “The Sherry Duet: 2 Sherries in Harmony, 200 Years” at House of OMOTESANDO from November 19 to 22, 2026, to mark グレンドロナック’s 200th anniversary.
Facts
200th anniversary
November 19 (Thursday)–22 (Sunday), 2026
2,000 yen (tax included)
More than 155 years of history
Companies mentioned：ブラウンフォーマンジャパン株式会社、グレンドロナック、House of OMOTESANDO、ブラウンフォーマン社
Results of a survey on generative AI use by audit firms conducted by 株式会社レックスアドバイザーズ. ChatGPT was the most widely used, and while AI is contributing to greater efficiency and fewer overtime hours, hiring requirements are changing and risk measures are being introduced.
Facts
260 valid responses
65% of respondents provide training and professional development led by internal or external instructors
2 out of 3 audit firms use AI in some or all of their business processes
Original9割弱の監査法人がAIのリスクに対してルールやポリシーを定めており
Auditing firms that saw overtime decrease through the use of AI account for 65% of the total
Is hair care over when you step out of the bath? “Silky Touch Hair Milk” launches from BIOteA
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株式会社and US will launch “Silky Touch Hair Milk,” an out-of-bath care product for use after bathing or before blow-drying, from its hair and skincare brand BIOteA on October 21, 2026.
Disaster preparedness, space food, cultured meat, local resources and ice sculpture — a 10th-anniversary event exploring “the future of food” to be held at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜九州＞”
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“FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜九州＞,” organized by 株式会社イノベント, will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on November 18 and 19, 2026, featuring a 10th-anniversary event exploring “the future of food,” including disaster-preparedness food, space food and cultured meat.
CyCraft featured in Gartner® report “Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security — Startup Vendors”
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Taiwanese AI cybersecurity company CyCraft Technology was placed in the “Pace Setters” quadrant in a report published by Gartner in September 2026. The company is the only Asia-based company in both this quadrant and the report as a whole, and offers the XecART and XecGuard products.
[First time in Shiga Prefecture] “Cross Sports Park” lands at エイスクエア on October 25! A day of watching, trying and enjoying 3 urban sports
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“Cross Sports Park,” an urban sports experience event hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will be held at エイスクエア in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, on October 25, 2026. Visitors can try 3 sports—double Dutch, parkour and slacklining—for free, and performances by Ave, SANA and SPEMON will also take place.
Proteinum, provider of the EC-focused AI execution support tool “ECPRO BRAIN,” releases a “18-Item Year-End Sales Preparation Checklist” for free. Get through 10 or more consecutive major events without setup errors, stockouts or missed announcements
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株式会社Proteinum, which provides the EC-focused AI execution support tool “ECPRO BRAIN,” has released its “18-Item Year-End Sales Preparation Checklist” for free to help businesses prepare for the year-end sales season.
Facts
18-item preparation checklist
About 75 days, from mid-October through the end of December
10 or more major events on the leading marketplaces alone
Cumulative support for EC operations at more than 1,000 stores
1/2 of usage fees and implementation support costs are eligible for subsidies
Taking a system refined through direct operation to future owners — Hakata motsunabe favorite “田しゅう” group adopts Respo
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The “田しゅう” group, a renowned Hakata motsunabe restaurant operator, has adopted Respo, a platform for restaurants provided by 株式会社ハロー. The move aims to centralize POS and reservation management and eliminate lost business opportunities by accommodating inbound visitors.
Facts
A new store opening in fall 2026
Overseas guests account for about 40%
The restaurant has had to turn away around 2,000 customers a month because it is fully booked
[Report] Seafood processor シラリカ of Shiranuka Town exhibits at “DOTO FUN,” a festival showcasing eastern Hokkaido today and tomorrow
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株式会社シラリカ, a subsidiary of 株式会社イミュー, exhibited at “DOTO FUN,” a festival celebrating eastern Hokkaido held in Kushiro on October 3, 2026. The company promoted its “Extreme Cold Yellowtail Project” and seafood products, and pursued regional collaboration through dialogue.
Facts
Attendance reached about 3,400
Held at the Kushiro Tourism and International Relations Center on Saturday, October 3, 2026
Kong named a “Leader” in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the 7th consecutive year in 2026
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Kong株式会社 was named a “Leader” in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for API Management for the 7th consecutive year, and received the highest rating for “Completeness of Vision” for the 3rd consecutive year.
Facts
Received the highest rating for the 3rd consecutive year
Increased 7 times over the past 9 months
Remains below 1%
Companies mentioned：Kong株式会社、Kong Inc.、Gartner、Gartner Inc.
Specialty shop “推し活グッズの達人” rebrands! Reopens at a new location as the new brand “framee（フレミー）” and launches a commemorative campaign
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株式会社BeBlock has completely revamped its online specialty shop “推し活グッズの達人” and reopened at a new location under the new brand “framee（フレミー）.” A commemorative campaign will run from October 19 to 27, 2026, offering 1,000 points with new membership registration and 25% OFF coupons to the first 250 customers, among other promotions.
Supporting children facing problems they cannot share with parents or teachers. 韮崎市 opens “Kimi wo Terasu,” a child consultation center
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山梨県韮崎市 opened “Kimi wo Terasu,” a child consultation center inside city hall in October 2026. 2 lawyers and 1 clinical psychologist provide consultations and support to protect children from rights violations such as bullying and abuse.
[First time in Aichi] Discover the secrets of work through play! “Miraii Park X in Aichi,” a corporate world for families to explore together, takes place in November
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株式会社miraii will hold “Miraii Park X in Aichi,” a career education event for families, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 14, 2026, with the support of the Nagoya City Board of Education.
[1-minute walk from Omori Station] “クリニックフォア大森” opens on Sunday, November 1, 2026
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クリニックフォアグループ will open クリニックフォア大森 in Tokyo’s Ota Ward on Nov. 1, 2026. Located a 1-minute walk from JR Omori Station, the clinic will offer insured medical services such as internal medicine and dermatology, as well as self-pay services including AGA treatment and cosmetic dermatology. It will share patient records across 23 clinics nationwide.
Oct. 25 is World Pasta Day! Kagoshima’s Hioki City stone-baked fresh pasta specialty restaurant unveils its “5 staff picks” for the first time
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魔法のパスタ伊集院店, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, has unveiled 5 staff-recommended stone-baked fresh pasta dishes for the first time to mark World Pasta Day on Oct. 25, 2026.
【New feature】Cat smart litter box “トレッタ” adds LED brightness adjustment — New prices take effect from Nov. 20, 2026
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株式会社トレッタキャッツ will begin selling “トレッタ,” a smart litter box for cats equipped with an LED brightness adjustment feature, on Nov. 20, 2026, and will also revise its retail price.
【“廻転鮨 銀座おのでら” opens its 2nd Tokyo location in Ikebukuro】“廻転鮨 銀座おのでら ハレザ池袋店” grand opening on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026! — A long-awaited 2nd Tokyo location following the Omotesando flagship, which is fully booked day after day
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株式会社銀座おのでら will grand-open 廻転鮨 銀座おのでら ハレザ池袋店, its 2nd Tokyo location in the conveyor-belt sushi format, inside Hareza Ikebukuro in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Has now expanded to 30 locations in 4 countries
Won the top tuna auction a total of 6 times (2018 and 2021–2025)
Beacapp fully rolls out its indoor location service for hospitals, “Beacapp Here Hospital,” for approximately 1,100 medical professionals at Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital
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株式会社ビーキャップ has fully rolled out its indoor location service, “Beacapp Here Hospital,” for approximately 1,100 medical professionals at Ichinomiya Nishi Hospital, operated by the 杏嶺会 Social Medical Corporation. In collaboration with SoftBank, the initiative will promote smartphone use and aim to advance healthcare digital transformation by visualizing work practices and reforming work styles.
Facts
A total of 50 doctors, nurses and administrative staff
AI analyzes and visualizes construction companies’ corporate cultures — “Culture Matching,” a feature that recommends suitable candidates on “キャリコンジョブ,” launches
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BRANU株式会社 has launched “Culture Matching,” a feature on “キャリコンジョブ,” a recruitment matching service for the construction industry, that uses AI to analyze and visualize construction companies’ corporate cultures.
Corporate business travel booking and management service “ビズバンスJTB出張予約” to exhibit at Business EXPO “40th Hokkaido Technology and Business Exchange”
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株式会社JTBビジネストラベルソリューションズ will exhibit at Business EXPO “40th Hokkaido Technology and Business Exchange,” to be held at Access Sapporo on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026, and will showcase services including “ビズバンスJTB出張予約,” a corporate business travel booking and management service.
Match Group, owner of “Tinder®” and “ペアーズ,” conducts survey on human connection among single young adults in 4 Asian countries, including Japan
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Match Group has announced the results of its “Survey on Human Connection in Asia,” conducted among approximately 4,000 single young adults in Japan, South Korea, India and Thailand. In the 4 countries, 71% feel lonely, while in Japan, “not having opportunities to meet people” and “anxiety about socializing” are barriers. Tinder and ペアーズ (エウレカ) are responding by improving safety and introducing new features.
Facts
Approximately 4,000 single people aged 18 to 45 across 4 countries
71% of single young adults in the 4 countries feel lonely at least sometimes
In Japan, 44% say they are “not looking for new connections”
52% say “anxiety about socializing gets in the way of making connections”
The most common barrier to dating in Japan is “not having opportunities to meet people” (34%)
47% of Japan’s Gen Z say they “only date someone they can envision a future with”
Aichi’s 名鉄学園 strengthens staff support with “AI President”
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株式会社THA has introduced “AI社長” at 名鉄学園 in Aichi Prefecture and developed a custom AI, “AIメートラちゃん,” based on メートラちゃん, the character of 名鉄自動車学校. The AI handles initial responses to work-related inquiries and serves as a sounding board for younger staff, aiming to create an environment where employees can focus on human-centered tasks such as education and customer service.
Our company’s extensive experience brings cyber incident response expertise / Launch of “Ransomware and Cyber Incident-Specific IT-BCP” service
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株式会社エス・ピー・ネットワーク has launched its “Ransomware and Cyber Incident-Specific IT-BCP” service to support responses to information leaks caused by ransomware and other cyber incidents.
New release! A wide range of signs for safety and good manners all in one place! 'Let's Find Them! A Sign Guide' now on sale.
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東京書店株式会社 will release the picture book 'Let's Find Them! A Sign Guide' on October 28, 2026, introducing 310 signs related to safety and good manners. The book is supervised by sign designer Keiichi Koyama.
A night of laughter and questions in Tokyo's Kanda, with around 20 people and talks by people from Rikuzentakata.
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On October 9, 2026, 'Rikuzentakata Night in Tokyo' was held for the first time in Tokyo's Kanda, hosted by 陸前高田市 and planned and managed by 認定NPO法人SET. Around 20 people attended for talks and networking.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
About 20 people
16:00〜19:00
Close to 10 people
19:00〜20:30
Original令和9年度
November 21–22, 2026
January 22, 2027
5,000 or more employees
Companies mentioned：陸前高田市、認定NPO法人SET、Relations Art Space ～ことほぎ～
Easing the burden of bathing in care settings with its proprietary fine-bubble technology, 'Mirable Technology' — Science to exhibit at the 'Discover the Appeal of Care in Full' fair, with hands-on displays of the latest bathing equipment used in care settings
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株式会社サイエンス will exhibit at the 'Discover the Appeal of Care in Full' fair in Osaka on October 20, 2026, offering hands-on demonstrations of bathing equipment that uses its proprietary fine-bubble technology, 'Mirable Technology.'
[emCAMPUS STUDIO 5th Anniversary Project] Bringing the excitement of 'Next-Generation Successors × Startups' to Higashi-Mikawa.
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To mark emCAMPUS STUDIO's 5th anniversary in December 2026, サーラグループ will partner with 三星毛糸株式会社 to hold a special commemorative event, 'TAKIBI ＆ Co. Fes Higashi-Mikawa,' on November 20, 2026.
Facts
5th anniversary
Marking its 5th anniversary in December 2026
Special commemorative event on Friday, November 20, 2026
A corporate group comprising 47 companies
Launched the collaborative hub 'TAKIBI＆Co.（タキビコ）' in July 2023
The 2026-27 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE / SV.LEAGUE GROWTH Official Guide is now on sale!
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株式会社ライブドア has jointly planned and produced the '2026-27 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE / SV.LEAGUE GROWTH Official Guide' with 公益社団法人SVリーグ. It will go on sale on October 20, 2026.
'一般社団法人農業デザイン研究所' joins the 'Save the Sweet Potato' sweet potato economy platform
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一般社団法人農業デザイン研究所, established by 株式会社シフラ, which provides agricultural distribution consulting, has joined the 'Save the Sweet Potato (SSP)' sweet potato economy platform operated by 株式会社welzo.
3 organizations in 陸前高田市 establish the 'Rikuzentakata City Related Population Consortium'; founding general meeting held on October 19, 2026, after around 2 years of preparation
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3 organizations in 陸前高田市 established the 'Rikuzentakata City Related Population Consortium' and held its founding general meeting on October 19, 2026. This shifts initiatives for engaging people with ties to the city from individual projects to a collaborative framework.
XGIMI announces the HORIZON 30 series, Japan's first (1) 4K/120Hz-compatible smart projector; reservations for 2 models open October 20 (Tuesday)
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XGIMI will begin accepting reservations for its HORIZON 30 series of 4K/120Hz-compatible smart projectors, comprising the Ultra Max and Pro models, on October 20, with a launch scheduled for early November. The projectors deliver brightness of up to 6,000 ISO lumens and feature lasers made by 日亜化学工業.
ショパール unveiled the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Japan Racing White at a launch event held in Tokyo's Daikanyama on October 13, 2026. Limited to 100 pieces in Japan; priced at ¥1,694,000.
'3 risks lurking in major renovation projects! Expert strategies to protect management associations' vital assets from reserve fund shortfalls, bid-rigging and impersonation' — free seminar on 11/15 [jointly organized by Smart Repair, Sakura Office and Merusumigokochi Office]
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株式会社スマート修繕 will hold a free seminar on 11/15 with 株式会社さくら事務所 and 株式会社メルすみごこち事務所 to help protect management associations' assets from risks in major renovation projects, including reserve fund shortfalls, bid-rigging and impersonation.
59.6% of employees responsible for confidential document disposal have received findings from audit or compliance departments — 2026 survey on the state of confidential document disposal in the workplace
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According to a 2026 survey conducted by 株式会社日本パープル, 59.6% of employees responsible for confidential document disposal have received findings from audit or compliance departments, while 62.7% have faced difficulties during handovers.
50 years alongside Shibushi: 'Sunflower Shibushi 50th Anniversary Thanks Voyage' to be held
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will hold the 'Sunflower Shibushi 50th Anniversary Thanks Voyage' on the Osaka–Shibushi route on January 21, 2027, with special offerings including discounted fares and a commemorative ceremony.
'Appreciation Day' returns this year for Ibaraki Prefectural Residents' Day and Saitama Prefectural Residents' Day!
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株式会社ホテル三日月 will hold an 'Appreciation Day' to coincide with Ibaraki Prefectural Residents' Day on November 13, 2026, and Saitama Prefectural Residents' Day on November 14, offering a 10% discount on day spa admission and at designated restaurants.
i-PRO’s next-generation design concept camera wins “Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026”
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Originali-PRO株式会社が開発したデザインコンセプトカメラ「Spatial Integration Camera」が、世界三大デザイン賞の一つである「Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026」において最高位賞「Red Dot: Best of the Best」を受賞した。
Salad specialty shop WithGreen sells 2 limited-edition winter salads: the winter favorite “Herb Chicken Salad with Pumpkin and Red Kururi Daikon” and the new “Homemade Bolognese and Winter-Harvested Shungiku Salad”
“Hoshi Meguri no Radio -Piano Improvisation-,” a collection of piano improvisations inspired by “Night on the Galactic Railroad” and created from intrinsic motivation, to be released by DICT Records on Oct. 20!
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DICT Records released pianist Sakurako Takagi’s piano improvisation album “Hoshi Meguri no Radio -Piano Improvisation-” digitally on Oct. 20, 2026. Inspired by Kenji Miyazawa’s “Night on the Galactic Railroad,” the artwork was created by CYON.
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October 20
Oct. 20, 2026
This June
3 tracks in total
10 tracks in total
Running time: approximately 44 minutes
Product number: VI-0051
2022
20 corporations
2023
2019
Won No. 2
Placed No. 4
2021 Copic Awards 2021
2019 pixiv sketch × Copic Awards
Companies mentioned：株式会社Link & Innovation、DICT Records、株式会社Virgo、DICT Music DAO Classics、東京音楽大学付属高等学校、東京音楽大学、アジア国際コンクール、セシリア国際コンクール、東京国際芸術協会、CYON、DICT Publishing、DICT Agency、DICT Podcast
Corporate museum “TAMURAKOMA MUSEUM ~Tsumugu Mirai-kan~” opens at Osaka headquarters building — Showcasing more than 130 years of history and challenges, and a vision for the future; commemorative ceremony held to mark the opening
ZINUS’s GreenTea topper and pillow both win “Quality Selection 2026” | Product designs featuring memory foam infused with green tea extract receive high praise
[Kyoto, Hotel Chourakukan] “Halloween Night Tea Party” to be held for 2 nights only in a Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
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Hotel Chourakukan in Higashiyama, Kyoto, will hold the “Halloween Night Tea Party” for 2 days only, on Oct. 30 and 31, 2026. Set in a Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, the event will offer sweets and dishes themed around autumn flavors and Halloween, along with free-flow drinks. Admission is ¥8,500 (excluding tax).
Facts
Original2026年10月30日（金）・31日（土）
8,500 yen per person
10% service charge extra
Registration: from 17:30
Dining: 18:00–20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社 長楽館、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、SLH
株式会社HERP has launched an agent (recruitment placement) service for its job media platform HERP Career, updated its “Interview Request” feature, and integrated it with HERP Agent Network.
Facts
HERP holds recruitment data from more than 3,000 companies
More than 1,000 agents can be asked to make recommendations
[Free admission] KIDS FES in さいたま, a fun event for parents and children, to be held in Sakado City on October 24 and 25!
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FoodFes株式会社 will hold KIDS FES in さいたま, an interactive event for parents and children, at Chiyoda Park in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture, on October 24 and 25, 2026. Admission is free.
Event report: Fukushima’s Bandai Town holds a pitch event in Shibuya to recruit joint management partners; 13 companies take the stage and 2 receive “Happiness Co-Creation Tickets”
[Overseas assignments] Free access, with no registration required, to local living guides for 70 countries. A survey of 365 Japanese residents in 59 countries reveals the hurdles assignees face with “administrative procedures, medical care and public safety”
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株式会社ロコタビ has made its 2026 edition of the Local Living First Guide, covering 70 countries for people preparing for overseas assignments, available free of charge without registration. It also released survey results from 365 Japanese residents in 59 countries, finding that administrative procedures and systems ranked first among unexpected challenges (47.7%), while rent and housing costs ranked first among major expenses (64.3% for company employees and expatriates).
ReviCo launches review feature for ４℃! Review submissions increase by 493%; CVR after viewing reviews reaches 2 times the previous level
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The official e-commerce site of jewelry brand ４℃ has adopted ReviCo, a review feature provided by 株式会社visumo. Following its introduction, the review submission rate increased by 493%, and CVR after viewing reviews improved to 2 times the previous level.
Facts
CVR after viewing reviews: 2 times the previous level
Made-to-order merchandise for Digimon Tamers, the 3rd installment in the Digimon series, available for pre-order at クリフストア starting Tuesday, October 20!
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株式会社サトクリフ will begin accepting pre-orders for made-to-order merchandise from Digimon Tamers at クリフストア on October 20.
The Soka facility of 株式会社マルエツフレッシュフーズ, a group company of 株式会社マルエツ, obtained JFS-C food safety management certification on September 11, 2026. This means all 3 of the company’s facilities have obtained food safety management system certification.
NECネクサソリューションズ establishes new corporate statement: “Moving Japan forward with the power of the front line.”
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As part of its medium-term plan looking ahead to 2030, NECネクサソリューションズ has established a new corporate statement, “Moving Japan forward with the power of the front line,” and released a related company introduction video.
株式会社エージェント wins contract for Kyotango City’s “Public-Private Partnership Matching Support Services”
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株式会社エージェント has been commissioned to carry out the “Reiwa 8 Kyotango City Public-Private Partnership Matching Support Project” by Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, providing end-to-end support from identifying local issues to matching them with private companies and developing projects.
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Reiwa 8 Kyotango City Public-Private Partnership Matching Support Project
From war-torn Ukraine to Kumamoto: “This time, we’re the ones offering support”—How Kumamon Mini 4WD brought cross-border recovery and friendship together
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト held a special class on recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake at Budokan School in Lviv, western Ukraine. Students assembled Kumamon Mini 4WD cars, among other activities, deepening educational exchanges between Japan and Ukraine.
Facts
Visited in September 2026
On October 15, Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture and
The 2016 and 2026 Kumamoto earthquakes
A 16-page teaching resource
The major earthquake that struck Kumamoto in April 2016
10 years since then
3 keywords woven into the teaching resource
Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022
More than 4 years have passed
September 4. A projectile landed during the activity
【October is Food Loss Reduction Month】ロスゼロ to exhibit at the 30th Radio Kansai Festival and promote food loss reduction with Kobe City
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株式会社ロスゼロ will exhibit at the 30th Radio Kansai Festival, to be held at Kobe Harborland on October 25, 2026, and introduce food loss reduction initiatives at a booth for Kobe City’s Environmental Bureau food-sharing program.