Internet Academy to exhibit at the “Human Resources and Organizational Transformation Expo in the AI Era,” presenting hands-on support that helps embed AI training in workplace operations
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インターネット・アカデミー株式会社 will exhibit at the “Human Resources and Organizational Transformation Expo in the AI Era,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from November 11, 2026, and will showcase support for embedding AI training in workplace operations and a range of training services.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
The 7th event
More than 1,200 companies
Companies mentioned：インターネット・アカデミー株式会社、RX Japan合同会社、神奈川工科大学、W3C、World Wide Web Consortium
Jiji Press and 物語運輸 enter capital and business alliance
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株式会社時事通信社 and 物語運輸株式会社 have formed a capital and business alliance to bring the value of Japan’s traditional culture and craftsmanship to audiences in Japan and abroad. Jiji Press has invested in the company, and its president and representative director has become an outside director of 物語運輸.
AI tool for drafting court documents for lawyers, “ベンパル書面作成,” expanded with a feature that uses evidence to suggest a claim strategy
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GVA TECH株式会社 has enhanced the capabilities of “ベンパル書面作成,” its AI tool for drafting court documents for lawyers, expanding its ability to use evidence and other materials to suggest a claim strategy.
JUST.DB adds JUST.DB Prism, which uses generative AI to enhance the use of internal data, with availability starting December 15 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ジャストシステム will begin offering the latest version of the no-code cloud database JUST.DB, equipped with the generative AI feature JUST.DB Prism, on December 15.
Facts
Available starting December 15 (Tuesday)
Competitive bids worth at least 5 million yen that were lost in the past six months
O Park Ogose aims to make stays “even more comfortable” for families with children. Updates to family-friendly services and facility renovations to begin in stages
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O Park Ogose, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will launch its “Ultimate Family Resort Plan” in October 2026, updating services and renovating facilities. Changes include more bubble bazooka sessions, a new Calpis bar, and making multi-use ticket books valid throughout all areas.
楽天ドローン launches “楽天ドローン 修繕あんしん窓口,” an estimate support service for repair work on condominiums, buildings and other properties
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楽天ドローン株式会社 will begin offering “楽天ドローン 修繕あんしん窓口,” an estimate support service for repair work on condominiums, buildings and other properties, on October 20, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Facade inspection experience spanning more than 850 buildings
Researchers at チェック・ポイント have uncovered large-scale phishing infrastructure that uses 404 errors and “Not Found” pages as cover. The infrastructure displays content through region-specific URL paths and token controls, targeting banks, government agencies and others across multiple regions, including Southeast Asia and Europe.
Facts
About 19,000 initial results
322 candidate IP addresses
10,187 related domains
5,785 domains
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント
New store at 渋谷PARCO: “WIND AND SEA SHIBUYA PARCO” opens Oct. 23, Fri
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Apparel brand WIND AND SEA will open a new store, “WIND AND SEA SHIBUYA PARCO,” at 渋谷PARCO on October 23, 2026. The store will occupy about 5 tsubo, with collaborations with パラッパラッパー and Technics as the opening highlights.
Facts
2026.10.23 (Friday)
6th store in Japan
17.46 square meters
5th floor
Companies mentioned：franky株式会社、WIND AND SEA、渋谷PARCO、パナソニック株式会社、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、Technics、パラッパラッパー
Free release for the new rice season: Turn this year’s harvest into next year’s guide. Sharing a farmer’s records created with AI
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農業AI通信, operated by 株式会社農情人, has published a case study in which photos and voice memos recorded at a rice farm in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, were processed with generative AI and organized into a work guide for the following year.
[From London] MIYAKO SKIN CLINIC, Europe’s largest Japanese beauty clinic, marks its 1st anniversary. Building on trust established locally, it brings Japanese beauty to Europe.
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MIYAKO SKIN CLINIC, Europe’s largest Japanese beauty clinic operated by Wealsync Ltd, is marking its 1st anniversary and will step up efforts to bring Japanese beauty products, techniques and services to Europe.
[Hyogo Field Pavilion] Recommended for an autumn of learning: An adult field trip to the manufacturing town of the Settsu area
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兵庫県企画部地域振興課 is introducing factory tours and industrial tourism programs in the Settsu area as part of the Hyogo Field Pavilion. The listing features numerous hands-on programs focused on local industries, including kamaboko, bread, coffee, sake and shoes.
Facts
Original1人1,600円
Founded in 1946
Since its founding in 1928
While carrying on traditions and skills for 400 years
Preparations begin for “トリマー社長塾,” with 昌輝石川 supporting the growth of professional groomers
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株式会社I One is preparing to launch “トリマー社長塾,” a program to help groomers acquire the knowledge needed to run a salon. Conceived by president and representative director 昌輝石川, the program is set to teach participants how to manage figures such as sales and utilization rates and establish systems for store operations.
Facts
Since opening his own salon in 2012
Viewing sales through the lens of “number of customers × average spend per customer × visit frequency”
For the staffing services industry | Latest report on the front lines and trends in cutting SaaS costs through in-house AI development [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free its “Latest Report on the Front Lines and Trends in Cutting SaaS Costs Through In-House AI Development” for the staffing services industry. Against a backdrop of expanding administrative work as the number of temporary workers grows and rising adoption of generative AI, the report discusses reviewing SaaS costs and the potential to develop business tools in-house using AI.
Facts
The number of temporary workers reached about 2.2 million at the end of the fiscal year
Up 3.9% from the previous fiscal year
83.5% of companies with 100 or more employees use cloud services
The share of companies using generative AI reached 22.6% in FY2024
Steam version of Culdcept Begins, with cumulative shipments surpassing 100,000 copies, set for release on October 28!
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Neos, a subsidiary of テクミラホールディングス, will release the Steam version of Culdcept Begins, which has surpassed 100,000 copies in cumulative shipments, on October 28. The company will also participate in Steam Next Fest and offer early-purchase bonuses and a Digital Deluxe Edition.
Facts
Developed by 有限会社大宮ソフト in 1997
Standard Edition (game software only): ¥6,380
Digital Deluxe Edition (software + digital bonuses): ¥7,581
Toward a new construction production model connecting “construction capacity” across companies and regions
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株式会社EARTHBRAIN, in cooperation with 木下建設 and 鴻治組, carried out remote construction operations across companies and regions on October 15, 2026, using Smart Construction Teleoperation, a remote-operation system for construction machinery.
The 10th My Organic Friends Fes, marking the 10th anniversary of LACULP Festival, to be held in May 2027 — Building the future of beauty, living in harmony with nature, together
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株式会社ラキャルプ, a PR agency in the wellness and beauty sector, announced that it will hold the 10th edition of its own festival, My Organic Friends Fes (LACULP Festival), at WITH HARAJUKU HALL from May 21 to 23, 2027.
Make Shichi-Go-San and New Year’s card photoshoots a fun day for the whole family. “COCOLON Photo Studio” for children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and their families to be held on Sunday, November 15
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COCOLON, a community run by 特定非営利活動法人EPO, will hold COCOLON Photo Studio, a photography event for children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and their families, on November 15, 2026.
Digital Recipe launches “AIO One-Shot Analysis,” which assesses how a company appears in generative AI and provides improvement recommendations
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Original株式会社デジタルレシピは、生成AIにおける自社ブランドの見え方を診断し改善策を提示する「AIOワンショット分析」の提供を開始した。ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Google AI Overviewの4つのAIを対象に100プロンプト×4で計測を行い、50万円（税別）から利用可能である。
Facts
Measurements are taken using 400 prompts
Available from ¥500,000 (excluding tax)
Formed a business partnership with 株式会社宣伝会議 in July 2026
株式会社プロディライト, which promotes digital transformation of telephone services, held its FY2027 new graduate job-offer ceremony at its Osaka headquarters on October 1, 2026.
Official resale now available on チケプラTrade for CIEL’s long-awaited first in-person solo live show!
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株式会社チケットプラス announced that its electronic ticket service チケプラ and official resale service チケプラTrade will be used for CIEL’s first in-person solo live show, “晴途.”
[New product] ClawZ new “Go with you” series to launch sequentially from late November 2026
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株式会社ハシートップイン will launch “Go with you,” a new series of the character ClawZ designed by おくむらみゆき, in late November 2026. The items are mini-sized and come with a wrist strap and phone tag. The series includes 9 types, priced at ¥2,750 (tax included).
Report released on the 2026 game developer dispatch program, part of “Global Game Growth Gateway,” a practical workforce development support program for expanding games overseas
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A report has been released on the game developer dispatch program held in Malmö, Sweden, in September 2026 as part of the Global Game Growth Gateway initiative, for which VIPO serves as the secretariat. The 2 participants were 志麻ひぬこ, recommended by iGi indie Game incubator, and 渡部健, recommended by GYAAR Studio.
Facts
2026
From September 1 to 12
3 areas
2 people
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、Game Habitat、DevHub、iGi indie Game incubator、GYAAR Studio、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、特定非営利活動法人国際ゲーム開発者協会日本（IGDA日本）
Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Oga City, Akita Prefecture, marking the 2nd municipal partnership in Akita Prefecture — Aiming to develop tourism destinations that make use of traditional culture and abundant nature
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株式会社阪急交通社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Oga City, Akita Prefecture, on October 19, 2026. This is the 2nd such partnership with a municipality in Akita Prefecture (the first), and the parties will pursue multifaceted cooperation, including tourism development that leverages traditional culture and nature, as well as disaster preparedness.
洋菓子メーカーのモロゾフ株式会社 will hold the “Morozoff Fair” at そごう広島店 from October 27 to November 2, selling new and limited-edition products such as Meltie Soufflé and Sablé au Chocolat.
Facts
Price: 1,404 yen (base price: 1,300 yen)
Price: 972 yen (base price: 900 yen)
Price: 540 yen (base price: 500 yen)
Price: ¥519 (base price: ¥480)
Sablé au Chocolat: ¥3,240/15 pieces (base price: ¥3,000)
Sablé au Chocolat Price: 2,160 yen/10 pieces (price before tax: 2,000 yen)
Sablé au Chocolat Price: 1,080 yen/5 pieces (price before tax: 1,000 yen)
Sablé au Chocolat Price: 648 yen/3 pieces (price before tax: 600 yen)
Sablé au Chocolat Premium Price: 1,944 yen/5 pieces (price before tax: 1,800 yen)
That time of year is here again! A stunning mound of large oysters! The famous oyster hot pot you’ll never forget after trying it launches Nov. 2! Advance reservations now open! [かき家こだはる 新橋店]
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かき家こだはる新橋本店, operated by 株式会社Globridge, will begin serving its autumn and winter limited-time oyster hot pot on Nov. 2, 2026. Advance reservations have been open since Oct. 20.
Before studying, get your body in shape! New book on sale: “Children’s Physical Fitness Comes in 3 Types: How to Develop and Make Use of Physical Fitness Based on Type”
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株式会社KADOKAWA has released a new book by personal trainer Kazuki Sawaki, “Children’s Physical Fitness Comes in 3 Types: How to Develop and Make Use of Physical Fitness Based on Type.” The book classifies children’s physical fitness into 3 types and explains exercises and ways to encourage them suited to each type’s characteristics.
Facts
35 years as a personal trainer
3 types
Served as a vocational school instructor for 12 years
Japan, the deep freeze is finally coming! Warm lined pants for winter 2026, full-scale rollout starting Oct. 20. Wholesale from a Chinese garment factory. 10% early-bird discount.
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) announced that it will begin full-scale wholesale sales of fleece-lined pants for winter 2026 on Oct. 20. The company operates a garment factory in Yiwu, China, and offers OEM production in small lots and custom name printing for the Japanese market.
The finale of “Love Catcher Japan 3” airs tonight at 9 p.m.! Love or money? The dating psychological battle for a 10 million yen prize reaches its conclusion! BreakingDown reporter Miyu Kojima in tears on the eve of the final confession…
The 18th Utaya no Mori Festival to be held Nov. 1!
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The 18th Utaya no Mori Festival will be held in Hasuda City on Nov. 1. It will feature 3 areas for music, food and hands-on activities, with free admission. Artwork by users of a disability welfare facility will appear on the cover of the pamphlet.
Kihachi Ramen, named after the founder of まねき食品, is born!
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まねき食品株式会社 will renovate the Ekisoba Otemae branch in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2026, and reopen it as a new brand, 木八ラーメン, named after the company’s founder.
Work Design Lab selected to provide commissioned regional revitalization and business support services for 新潟県出雲崎町
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一般社団法人Work Design Lab has been commissioned by 新潟県出雲崎町 to provide regional revitalization and business support services for Reiwa 8, and has begun working alongside 3 local businesses to address their management challenges.
A new autumn-leaf experience: “Autumn leaves at zero distance.” From “going to see the autumn leaves” to “staying among the autumn leaves.” Sleep among 650,000 square meters of trees: about 600 species and 50,000 trees.
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THE BOTANICAL RESORT 林音 in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture, is entering its first autumn since opening as Japan’s first botanical garden where visitors can stay overnight, and is offering an “autumn leaves at zero distance” experience. Its 650,000-square-meter grounds feature about 600 species and 50,000 trees, with stays among the autumn leaves available in glamping tents and cottages.
To reduce environmental impact, solar power systems have been newly installed on the roofs of 18 stores. They will generate about 1.14 million kWh annually and cut CO₂ emissions by 453.7 tons.
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株式会社ネクステージ will install solar power systems on the roofs of 18 stores nationwide to reduce environmental impact, generating about 1.14 million kWh annually and cutting CO₂ emissions by 453.7 tons.
Equipment upgrade completed at Indonesia’s Darajat geothermal power plant
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三菱重工業 has completed equipment upgrades at Unit 3 of the Darajat geothermal power plant, owned by Indonesia’s SEG社, and commercial operations have begun. Output is now 129,000 kW, the highest single-unit output in Indonesia. 三菱重工 and SEG社 have also signed a Technical Study and Cooperation Agreement (TSCA).
Facts
Increase of 8,000 kW
129,000 kW
121,000 kW
Unit 3
Oct. 14
Companies mentioned：三菱重工業株式会社、三菱重工業、三菱重工、三菱パワーインドネシア、PT. Mitsubishi Power Indonesia、三菱重工グループ、三菱重工エナジードメインスチームパワー事業部、SEG社、Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II, Limited
【crack株式会社】Film ‘GUSSY2,’ directed by representative Jin Ohno, to screen at a movie theater rented out in Toyosu, Tokyo
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crack株式会社 held a screening of ‘GUSSY2,’ a film directed by its representative director, Jin Ohno, at Lawson United Cinemas in Toyosu, Tokyo. The film portrays GUSSY in the role of a curator, with executive officer Ryuta Toyofuku starring. After the screening, a person said to be the model for GUSSY became furious in a tense moment, but director Ohno spoke about his plans for his next film, ‘GUSSY3,’ which he hopes to take to the Cannes Film Festival.
【那覇商工会議所】Holding a practical seminar on preventing trouble before it occurs: ‘Harassment Prevention and Employment Rule Reviews’ on November 2
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那覇商工会議所 will hold a practical seminar on harassment prevention and employment rule reviews on November 2, 2026. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and small-scale operators, the seminar will explain how to address power harassment and customer harassment, as well as key points for revising employment rules.
【Hmlet Japan】First Expansion into Fukuoka! Tenjin Area Opening in Nov. 2026
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Hmlet Japan株式会社 announced that it will open “Hmlet Tenjin South” on November 1, 2026, in a newly built residential building in Watanabe-dori, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. This marks its first entry into the Kyushu region. The company will start with 3 units and plans to gradually expand into other major, easily accessible areas, including Hakata.
セルシス releases monthly business progress report for September 2026; subscription ARR increase reaches a record high year on year
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セルシス released its monthly business progress report for September 2026, announcing that subscription ARR for its flagship product “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” reached a record 6.7 billion yen. The year-on-year increase also hit a record, at 1.62 billion yen (+32%).
Facts
A record 6.7 billion yen
The year-on-year increase also reached 1.62 billion yen
Librus株式会社 releases insight report: “Differences Between the SCS Assessment System and the P Mark | Do Existing Certifications Make Further Action Unnecessary?”
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Librus株式会社 released an insight report explaining the differences between the SCS assessment system and the P Mark, and how they relate to existing certifications.
【New Clinic Opening】株式会社ヒューマンアジャスト to open “Musashi-Urawa Lotte Square Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic” in Saitama City
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株式会社ヒューマンアジャスト will open “Musashi-Urawa Lotte Square Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic” on October 1, 2026, inside “Lotte Square Musashi-Urawa” in Minami Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Until 20:00
3rd floor
Number of employees: 412
Net sales: 2,558 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマンアジャスト、株式会社 JIN、株式会社ヒューマンアジャスト plus
Pachinko and slot parlor “ALIVE” forms “Sustainability Ambassadors”! Holds tree-planting experience tour in Yatsugatake, Yamanashi Prefecture
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HEISEIホールディングス, which operates the pachinko and slot parlor “ALIVE,” launched its “Sustainability Ambassadors” as part of efforts to build sustainable parlors and held a tree-planting experience tour in Yatsugatake, Yamanashi Prefecture.
【Held in Osaka on 11/19】50th IPO Study Session: “How to Choose and Work with a Lead Underwriter: Insights from the Trends at Each Firm, Shared by a Former Securities Firm Representative Who Handled More Than 60 Companies”
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ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社 will hold the 50th IPO Study Session in Osaka on November 19, 2026, jointly with 株式会社YFAF and S&W国際法律事務所. A speaker with experience handling lead-underwriter assignments will discuss how to choose and work with a lead underwriter.
Facts
50th IPO Study Session
More than 60 lead-underwriter assignments
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Participation is free
66 lead-underwriter assignments
Of those, 46 were IPOs
1,199 securities firms underwriting the company’s IPOs (the so-called underwriting syndicate)
Involved in underwriting work for 1,183 companies over approximately 34 years
Lolita lingerie, bras, original lingerie sets, wholesale innerwear, lingerie OEM, Yiwu, China sewing factory, new Fall 2026 styles, 500 yen/set, shopping marathon starting October 20, factory supporting cost reductions in an era of a weak yen
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義烏優豊株式会社（yuuto japan） has launched wholesale lingerie sales, with a sewing factory in Yiwu, China, as its base. It is offering original lingerie sets for 500 yen per set as part of its new Fall 2026 collection, and will hold a shopping marathon starting October 20.
Fall leisure budgets rise by more than 3,000 yen; more than half of those who have tried car camping say they want to do it again: “2026 Survey on Fall Leisure and Car Camping”
Just 331g, despite being a pea coat. The second Makuake launch from “aiile,” made at a sewing factory in Akita, is a Japanese-made pea coat as warm as down.
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株式会社SH.K.PRODUCT’s brand “aiile” will launch advance sales on Makuake for its Japanese-made “Ethical Airy Pea Coat,” which is as warm and lightweight as down.
【あさぎり牛乳】Christmas cakes expand from 1 type last year to 2! Reservations open for “Noel Milk Cheesecake” and the new “Milk Santa Cake”
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Asagiri Milk Industry began accepting reservations at 6 stores on Oct. 15, 2026, for 2 types: last year’s “Noel Milk Cheesecake” and the new “Milk Santa Cake.”
【Royal Milk Tea Sweets Specialty Shop ルロワージュ】2 new Christmas cakes brimming with the rich aroma of tea leaves now available for reservations exclusively at 伊勢丹新宿店
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ルロワージュ, operated by 株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ, is accepting reservations through 三越伊勢丹オンラインストア for 2 new milk tea cakes for Christmas 2026, exclusively at 伊勢丹新宿店.
Facts
¥5,400, tax included
¥5,724 including tax
2026 Christmas cakes
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
Size: No. 4
The channel has more than 400,000 subscribers
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ、ルロワージュ、伊勢丹新宿店、三越伊勢丹オンラインストア、Art of Tea、渋谷フランセ、デリーモ、東インド会社
【Recboo】The second installment of the “Media Interview” series focuses on ATS. HERP and PERSONA discuss how startups can get started with and choose an ATS
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株式会社ノックラーン has published interviews with ATS operators 株式会社HERP and 株式会社PERSONA as the second installment of its interview series for “Recboo,” a mid-career hiring support service for startups.
Facts
Announced the launch on Oct. 8, 2026
Published Oct. 3, 2026
Release date: October 16, 2026
70% of companies supported in recruitment have achieved an IPO, M&A, profitability or an up round
After supporting startups that have raised funds from a total of 50 companies
Making spatial information analysis more accessible with AI agents: Developed “KKC Satellite Analyst,” which analyzes spatial information using natural language
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国際航業 has developed “KKC Satellite Analyst,” a satellite data analysis application that can be operated using natural language. AI agents autonomously perform GIS operations, enabling spatial information analysis without specialized skills. A demo of the “Bear Sighting Prediction Map” will be held at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026” at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 27 and 28.
Alcohol reduction treatment support app “HAUDY（ハウディ）※1” wins Silver at the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) “Golden Brain Innovation Award”
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Dr. Song Yong-pyeong, who led development of 株式会社CureApp’s alcohol reduction treatment support app “HAUDY,” won the Silver Award in the “Golden Brain Innovation Award” at an event hosted by the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Sept. 30, 2026.
Facts
A total of 15 people were selected as finalists
Evaluated on a total of 100 points
More than 90% of people suspected of having AUD (alcohol use syndrome/alcohol use disorder), including alcohol dependence, do not receive treatment
アムール株式会社 completely revamped its corporate website in September 2026 in response to changes in information-gathering methods amid the spread of generative AI. The site clarifies the company’s expertise in AI search optimization (AIO/LLMO) and provides expanded service information and case studies.
Facts
September 2026
Organized into the following 4 categories
100 anticipated questions
Citation rate from 0%
to 30%
From 0 per month
to 15 per month
More than 90% of customers
4.9 or higher
As of October 2026
Established: July 13, 2025
Companies mentioned：アムール株式会社、ワクセル、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、Google、Zoho、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、Netflix、Bloomberg、Forbes JAPAN
Fuji Pharma to digitize receipt of approximately 800 invoices per month starting November 2026
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株式会社インフォマート announced that Fuji Pharma will adopt the “BtoB Platform Invoice” starting in November 2026, digitizing its receipt processing for about 800 invoices per month.
According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and リナビス, the top priority when choosing a dry cleaner was “location” (31.7%), while the No. 1 most appreciated free service was “stain removal” (50.9%).
“2026-2027 Year-End and New Year Party Plan” available at 4 restaurants starting November 1｜Okinawa・ラグナガーデンホテル
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Okinawa・ラグナガーデンホテル will begin offering its “2026-2027 Year-End and New Year Party Plan” at 4 restaurants on the property starting November 1, 2026. Plans include all-you-can-drink options starting at 5,500 yen.
【Ragnarok Online】“Chapter1: The Song of the World Tree ～Overture～” expansion update goes live today!
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Ragnarok Online will receive the “Chapter1: The Song of the World Tree ～Overture～” expansion update on October 20, 2026. New dungeons and equipment will be added, and the Halloween event “HalloweenParty2026” will also be held starting the same day.
“Sea Sausage Plain” wins the top prize, the “Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award”
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“Sea Sausage Plain” by 鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 won the top prize, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, at the 37th National Fisheries Processed Products Quality Review.
Fujisoft adds a model supporting “＋F ConnectIN povo,” a KDDI-linked mobile communications service, to its eSIM-compatible 4G mobile router “＋F FS045W,” providing an easy-to-use communications environment
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In collaboration with KDDI and KDDI Digital Life, Fujisoft will begin selling a model of its eSIM-compatible 4G mobile router “＋F FS045W” that supports “＋F ConnectIN povo,” offering the povo2.0 communications service, on October 20, 2026.
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Sales begin Tuesday, October 20, 2026
More than 100,000 locations nationwide
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Companies mentioned：富士ソフト株式会社、KDDI株式会社、KDDI Digital Life株式会社、株式会社ワイヤ・アンド・ワイヤレス
Rakuten Mobile to begin taking preorders for the “Phone (4b)” smartphone by UK tech brand Nothing on Tuesday, October 20
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Rakuten Mobile will begin taking preorders for the Nothing smartphone “Phone (4b)” on October 20 and release it on October 27. The effective price will be 42,900 yen after a maximum 16,000-point rebate.
【For meat lovers!】Ikebukuro’s “肉バル Bar&Grill motto” offers premium steaks at half price! A “50% OFF all steaks campaign” will run for 10 days over 2 consecutive weeks!
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Tokyo’s Ikebukuro restaurant “肉バル Bar&Grill motto” will run a “50% OFF all steaks campaign” for a total of 10 days from October 25 to November 5, 2026.
Interior design service “カグラク,” operated by イノベーションライフ株式会社, has launched a new feature that combines products from 4FULグループ furniture brand “SESAME” and rug and carpet brand “サヤンサヤン” to provide AI-generated interior recommendations tailored to users’ preferences.
Companies mentioned：イノベーションライフ株式会社、4FUL株式会社、4FULグループ、カグラク、SESAME、サヤンサヤン、SATO SANGYO VIETNAM CO.,LTD.、株式会社 フェイス、FAITH、HEKA SLEEP TOKYO
VML & Ogilvy Japan and WPPメディア support Uber Taxi campaign promoting first-time use with “Over-the-top discounts”
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WPP’s VML & Ogilvy Japan and WPPメディア have launched an “Over-the-top discounts” campaign to encourage new users to try Uber Taxi. The campaign offers a promotion of up to 99% off the first ride and features comedian Hollywood Zakoshisho.
HoloLab develops “Xynapse LCC Converter,” a service that converts capture data from XGRIDS 3D scanners into 3DGS in a domestic server environment
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株式会社ホロラボ has developed “Xynapse LCC Converter,” a service that converts capture data from XGRIDS社 3D scanners into 3DGS format in a domestic server environment. It aims to launch the service in the first half of 2027, improving data security and processing efficiency.
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Aiming to launch the service in the first half of 2027
Depending on the volume of data, this process takes 10–20 hours
About 300,000 yen for the minimum configuration
At least 500,000 yen for the recommended configuration
Capital: 93,940,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホロラボ、XGRIDS社、XGRIDS JAPAN株式会社、HoloLab Inc.
ナウビレッジ surpasses 500 companies supported cumulatively; moves headquarters to Shimbashi, Tokyo, and completely revamps corporate website
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ナウビレッジ株式会社 announced that it entered its 7th fiscal year in October 2026 and had surpassed 500 companies supported cumulatively. In connection with this, it moved its headquarters to Shimbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Sept. 28 and completely revamped its corporate website on Oct. 16.
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500 companies supported cumulatively
Marketing support for the staffing industry has served more than 150 companies
Among HubSpot partners in Japan, 4 have Diamond or higher certification
Moms who won't give up on marriage, childbirth or careers. New project 'mewell' launches to create 'the new normal' with Generation Z
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one move株式会社 has launched mewell, a new project that aims to create 'reasons to be happy' rather than 'reasons to give up' when choosing marriage, childbirth and careers. The project has 2 pillars: mewell shift, which seeks to transform the social environment for mothers at life turning points, and mewell next, which works with Generation Z to shape the future of society and work.
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The employment rate for women aged 15–64 was 75.3% in 2025
It reached 83.6% among those aged 25–44
Peaked at 62.8% among those aged 25–29
About 70% said they consider 'balancing work (career) and personal life' when choosing a company
Additionally, about 60% said they 'want to take an equally proactive role in raising children as their spouse or partner'.
For the desired division of housework and childcare, '5:5' was the most common response at about 40%, while
Only about 20% of households have actually achieved a 5:5 split
The proportion who answered 'I want to continue working at my current workplace' was 44.9 points higher
A 10-month program to make 'our company even better': 12th-term 'Practical Workshop for a Vibrant Organization' to be held
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アクロクエストテクノロジー株式会社 will hold the 12th-term 'Practical Workshop for a Vibrant Organization' for small and medium-sized business owners and executives from Jan. 19 to Oct. 5, 2027. The company has won Japan's No. 1 ranking in the 'Best Companies to Work For' ranking 3 times, and the program will provide practical instruction in its organizational reform expertise over a total of 10 sessions.
From choosing an exhibition to managing its impact and comparing booth builders, all on one site. Exhibition information site EXPO INDEX launched
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株式会社オージャスト has launched EXPO INDEX, an information site that brings together everything from searching for exhibitions to managing results after exhibiting. It lists information on 1,125 exhibitions nationwide and offers free services including bulk requests for materials and competitive quotes from booth builders.
Sold out within 2 hours of going on sale last year! GF RAMEN LAB, which welcomed about 93,000 visitors at the Expo, to participate in 'ビヨんドグルテんフリー祭2026'
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ケンミン食品 will participate in ビヨんドグルテんフリー祭2026 in Nagoya on Nov. 1 and sell items including GF soy sauce ramen mini, which sold out at the Expo.
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Original通関統計ビーフン類2025年1〜12月シェア43.6％
This year's event has expanded to include 49 vendors
GF soy sauce ramen mini: 700 yen
400 yen each
Rice pasta: 500 yen
100% rice vermicelli: 350 yen
Gluten-free Vietnamese-style pho: 300 yen
Sold out after reaching the planned quantity of 200 servings
New series Cerarch (セラーチ) from LOWYA brings the coveted 'Japandi' look to your home!
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LOWYA, the furniture brand operated by 株式会社ベガコーポレーション, is launching Cerarch (セラーチ), a new series in the 'Japandi' style that blends Japanese traditional beauty with Scandinavian design. Preorders will begin in October.
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A lineup of 8 products
Width: 140 cm
160cm wide
140cm wide: 60,000 yen
160cm wide: 70,000 yen
Price: 16,990 yen
Price: ¥ 45,000
Price: ¥ 25,000
Set of 5 (¥110,000–)
It marks its 23rd anniversary this year
Has opened 19 physical stores nationwide
More than 1,700 items
The total number of followers has exceeded 3 million
株式会社ニューバランスジャパン announced that it has released a concept video for Japan's national baseball team, Samurai Japan, and will begin selling its first collection as an official partner on Oct. 20, 2026.
BUNKITSU TOKYO, a stay-in bookstore created by ひらく, wins the 2026 Good Design Best 100
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BUNKITSU TOKYO, a bookshop designed for extended stays, and NEWOHASU HOTEL BOOK&CAFE, a cultural complex operated by 株式会社ひらく, have received the 2026 Good Design Best 100 and Good Design Award.
[Loft] Moisturizing items for dry lips, hands, feet, hair and other areas
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株式会社ロフト is offering moisturizing care items for specific areas, including lips, hands, feet and hair, at stores nationwide and online as protection against dryness in fall and winter.
Strengthening cooperation with SSC Space through a global ground station service agreement and MoU
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Original株式会社アークエッジ・スペースは、スウェーデンの宇宙インフラ企業SSC Spaceと、小型衛星向けグローバル地上局サービス「SSC Space Go」の利用契約および包括的な協力に関する覚書（MoU）を締結した。2026年10月14日に東京で署名され、両社の国際協力枠組みが構築される。
[Tokyo, Nov. 16; Kyoto, Nov. 19] Leading longevity (extending healthy life expectancy) researchers and pharmaceutical companies and startups from Japan and the U.S. come together for “U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection 2026”
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Silicon Valley-based nonprofit Japan Society of Northern California will hold “U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection 2026,” an international conference aimed at fostering innovation in the medical and healthcare sectors in Japan and the U.S., in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2026, and in Kyoto on Nov. 19. The theme is extending healthy life expectancy. Researchers from コロンビア大学 and 京都大学iPS細胞研究所, pharmaceutical company executives, venture capitalists and others are scheduled to speak.
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2026
11/16
11/19
2014
More than 120 years
1905
Companies mentioned：Japan Society of Northern California、JSNC、コロンビア大学、バック老化研究所、京都大学iPS細胞研究所、CiRA、スタンフォード大学医学部、在日米国大使館、PMDA
RONNABYTE Principal Engineer Kajitani named to “primeNumber DATA CHAMPIONS” for 2 consecutive years
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Miho Kajitani, a principal engineer at 株式会社RONNABYTE, has been named to “primeNumber DATA CHAMPIONS,” organized by 株式会社primeNumber, for 2 consecutive years.
Adopt AI without advance preparation. Launch of “Recruitment AX Support,” combining recruitment outsourcing with AI implementation
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株式会社ウェザーライト has begun offering “Recruitment AX Support,” which enables AI implementation without advance preparation. By integrating recruitment outsourcing with workflow redesign and handling data preparation and specification organization in-house, the service enables companies to use AI while reducing their burden.
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Established: April 28, 2016
To be held at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 17 (Tue) and 18 (Wed), 2026
“LOGIENCE COMPASS,” independently developed by logistics consultants, paired with hands-on consulting, to launch in October 2026 | End-to-end support, from data visualization to implementing logistics improvements