Following Klaviyo's launch of Japanese-language support, R6B strengthens assistance with Klaviyo implementation for businesses operating stores on Shopify
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株式会社R6B will strengthen its Klaviyo implementation and operations support for Japanese businesses running stores on Shopify, following Klaviyo's launch of Japanese-language support.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
Mar. 2025
2026
Nov. 13, 2026
670 Shopify store builds
Shopify Partner Award winner 4 times
Date and time: Nov. 13, 2026, 17:00–20:00
Capacity: 150
Companies mentioned：株式会社R6B、Klaviyo, Inc.、Klaviyo、Shopify、R6B America Inc.、株式会社R6B SUPPORT、株式会社βace、Authentic Brands Group、株式会社yutori、株式会社WEAVA
OriginalOIST発農業スタートアップMINORICA、「DEEP VALLEY Agritech Award 2026」にてW受賞。北米圃場での技術実証権を獲得。
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株式会社MINORICA won both the Excellence Award and the Grand Farm Award at the “DEEP VALLEY Agritech Award 2026,” hosted by Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, and secured rights to conduct technology demonstrations on North American farmland.
“Love The Park Market” announces its second edition! “Choose what you love.” Popular baby, kids’ and pet brands gather at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park! Two days of test rides, parent-child workshops, family photos and more
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株式会社ダッドウェイ, 株式会社GMPインターナショナル and Tokyo Legacy Parks株式会社 will jointly hold the hands-on market event “Love The Park Market” at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. Popular brands for baby and kids’ goods and pet products will exhibit, with activities including test rides, workshops and photo sessions.
マセラティ unveils new Grecale, new GranTurismo and new GranCabrio
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マセラティ ジャパン has unveiled 3 models: the new Grecale, new GranTurismo and new GranCabrio. First shown globally in June 2026, the vehicles were developed and built in Italy and feature V6 Nettuno engines and advanced interiors. They will enter the Japanese market soon.
Facts
V6 Nettuno engine in a 390 PS configuration
Grecale with maximum output of 300 PS
Grecale Modena with 330 PS
Grecale Trofeo V6 with 530 PS
Two configurations with maximum outputs of 490 PS and 590 PS
Trofeo producing 590 PS
40 PS more output than the previous model
Vehicle height raised by 20 mm at speeds of up to 120 km/h
Vehicle height raised by 20 mm
A year marking the 100th anniversary of the Trident logo and マセラティ’s first racing victory
Tea is not just for drinking. A new way to enjoy the tea leaves themselves. FUKUCHA from Fukujuen launches “Tea Tsukudani” on Oct. 25
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株式会社福寿園 will launch “Tea Tsukudani,” a product that lets customers savor tea leaves themselves, at each 茶寮FUKUCHA location in Kyoto starting Oct. 25, 2026, under its Japanese tea brand FUKUCHA.
A “bread-first delicatessen” from 「パンとエスプレッソと」 is scheduled to open in late November 2026!
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Hitototo Co., Ltd. will open “日と々と” on the 1st floor of Shin-Daibiru in Dojima, Osaka, in late November 2026. The brand is the first in its group to incorporate delicatessen elements, and the store will focus on bread such as bagels.
“Drive safely for years to come”: Daihatsu holds safe driving and health seminar
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Shibetsu City held the “Daihatsu Safe Driving and Health Seminar” with the cooperation of ダイハツ工業株式会社 and Kita Hokkaido Daihatsu Sales Co. 20 people took part and learned about safe driving and maintaining their health.
Curvegrid株式会社 advances Neo’s rollout through partnerships with 6 on-chain finance companies
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Curvegrid株式会社 has partnered with 6 companies—Figment, Anseta, MailMate, Continuum, Salo and Next Finance Tech—to develop Neo, a digital asset management platform for businesses.
Cheese Studio NEEDS wins top awards in 2 categories at Japan Cheese Awards 2026
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Cheese Studio NEEDS, part of the Nitta Co., Ltd. group, won top awards for 2 products, Caciocavallo and Kashiwagashi, at Japan Cheese Awards 2026, hosted by NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会.
ヤマハ’s smallest-class compact soundbar evolves: New model supports Dolby Atmos® for an even more realistic, immersive experience, the ヤマハ soundbar “B200A”
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ヤマハ株式会社 will launch its new “B200A” soundbar in late October. Supporting Dolby Atmos® for a more realistic sound experience, it features a compact 60cm-wide body, Clear Voice, 4 sound modes and Bluetooth® connectivity.
Survey of 200 entrepreneurs and business leaders: 77% use generative AI at work, and about 80% report reduced working hours
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Sogyotecho Co., Ltd. announced that a survey of 200 members found that 77% use generative AI for work and about 80% feel it has reduced their working hours. The main tools were ChatGPT and Gemini, while low response accuracy was the most frequently cited challenge.
OCHER, which won 10 men’s cosmetics awards*¹ about 1 year after its brand launch, announces its 3rd product: a BB cream. “OCHER The BB Cream,” formulated with CICA-PDRN × azelaic acid, is here
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Men’s cosmetics brand OCHER will launch its 3rd product, the BB cream “Ocher The BB Cream,” on November 1, 2026. The product contains CICA-PDRN and azelaic acid and achieves approximately 92% beauty ingredients. Its double-film formula is designed to provide close adherence and a natural finish.
【Special event】Campervan users gather from across Japan! “Toy Camp 2026” to be held in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, the “birthplace of campervans”
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株式会社トイファクトリー will hold “TOY CAMP 2026,” an event for campervan users, at Toy Factory Hill in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, on November 21 and 22, 2026. The event is expected to draw a record-high total of approximately 325 campervans and approximately 1,100 participants.
とんかつ新宿さぼてん, operated by 株式会社グリーンハウスフーズ, and ユニクロ will launch a UTme! collaboration exclusively at UNIQLO Shinjuku West Exit Store from October 23, 2026. Original T-shirts and tote bags will be sold, and staff at the main store will also wear the collaboration T-shirts and serve customers that day.
[Listing achieved] Next IPO Club welcomes its 40th newly listed company: ベルテックス
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株式会社ベルテックス became the 40th newly listed company from 株式会社IR Robotics-operated Next IPO Club when it listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market on September 18, 2026. Since the club was launched, the cumulative number of listings has reached 47: 40 on the general market and 7 on the Pro Market.
<SUQQU> launches its 2026 holiday collection themed “FROZEN LIGHT.” A POP UP EVENT featuring advance sales will be held at 伊勢丹新宿店 from October 21 (Wednesday).
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SUQQU is launching its 2026 holiday collection, “FROZEN LIGHT.” A POP UP EVENT with advance sales will be held at 伊勢丹新宿店 from October 21, reservations open to the public on October 23, and the collection is scheduled for nationwide release on November 1.
Celebrating more than 1 million copies sold!! Special project launches! 『追放された転生貴族、外れスキルで内政無双』 Volume 9 goes on sale October 23 (Friday)
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To celebrate sales surpassing 1 million copies, スターツ出版 began selling Volume 9 of 『追放された転生貴族、外れスキルで内政無双』 on October 23, 2026, and launched a commemorative website.
New releases in 2 popular series, 『宇宙１アイドル！』 and 『天国までの49日間』, from the 野いちご Junior Bunko imprint, on sale October 20 (Tuesday)
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スターツ出版株式会社 will release 2 new books on October 20, 2026: Volume 2 of the popular series 『宇宙１アイドル！』 and a new book in 『天国までの49日間』, both from its novel website 野いちご.
[November 11 (Wednesday) — Registration open] The FY Reiwa 8 Hokkaido Coordinator Network Forum will be held!
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A Coordinator Network Forum themed “Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Rooted in the Community” will be held in Hokkaido on November 11, Reiwa 8, and registrations are now open.
『ファンタジア⽂庫⼤感謝祭2026』 will be held online from around 18:00 on October 25, 2026 (Sunday); details of the schedule and program are also available!
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株式会社KADOKAWA’s light novel imprint ファンタジア文庫 will hold the online streaming event 『ファンタジア文庫大感謝祭2026 オンライン』 on YouTube from around 18:00 on October 25, 2026. The latest information on 『デート・ア・ライブ』 and 『王様のプロポーズ』, among other titles, is scheduled to be revealed.
“Could I, an ordinary girl, become a stand-in for a voice acting god!?” The buzzworthy series 『午後4時。透明、ときどき声優』 is now available on ニコニコ漫画 and pixivコミック!
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株式会社キルタイムコミュニケーション has launched the serialization of the buzzworthy title 『午後4時。透明、ときどき声優』 on ニコニコ漫画 and pixivコミック.
[関光ロジNEXT] Yamaguchi Logistics Modal Shift Promotion Council to hold a “Seminar on Promoting Logistics Efficiency and Decarbonization” in Shimonoseki on November 18
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The Yamaguchi Logistics Modal Shift Promotion Council will hold a seminar on promoting logistics efficiency and decarbonization in Shimonoseki on November 18, 2026. The seminar will share information on responding to the revised Logistics Efficiency Act and shifting freight transport to ferries and railways.
Strengthening product offerings with an expanded color and pattern lineup and broader applications for イエリアフロア3T overlay flooring for renovations
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DAIKEN株式会社 has expanded its イエリアフロア3T overlay flooring lineup for renovations by adding 12 patterns, bringing the total to 20. It has also strengthened its offering with installation options for sound-insulating apartment flooring and enhancements to its stair components.
Dialogue-based exchange events for junior and senior high school students to consider “happy schools, communities and society” will be held in Tokyo and Yokohama. Adults can also participate as dialogue supporters. Supporting efforts to enter the 4th Wellbeing Koshien.
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Dialogue-based exchange events for junior and senior high school students to consider what would make schools, communities and society happy will be held in Tokyo on October 25, 2026, and in Yokohama on November 29. Participation is free, and adults may also take part as dialogue supporters. Entrants in the 4th Wellbeing Koshien can receive advice from experts.
Facts
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
Capacity: 40 junior and senior high school students
Participation is free
Date and time: October 25, 2026 (Sunday), 13:00–16:30
Sokotec provides reasonable assurance on the product carbon footprint (CFP) of acrylonitrile (AN) manufactured by Asahi Kasei’s South Korean subsidiary, 東西石油化学
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ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン provided reasonable assurance on the FY2025 product carbon footprint (CFP) of acrylonitrile (AN) manufactured by 東西石油化学, a South Korean subsidiary of 旭化成.
ブラザー signs agreement with Chuo City, Tokyo, on hydrogen fuel cells
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ブラザー工業株式会社 signed an agreement with Chuo City, Tokyo, on the use of hydrogen fuel cells during disasters and installed a system at the Chuo City Public Health Center.
Mattermost launches “Mattermost v12,” a sovereign AI platform for human-AI collaboration in national security, enterprise and critical infrastructure
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Mattermost has launched “Mattermost v12,” a sovereign AI platform for human-AI collaboration in national security, enterprise and critical infrastructure.
Commemorative World Series merchandise now on sale!
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Fanatics Japan has launched official commemorative merchandise for the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, who reached the World Series in the 2026 MLB postseason, at the MLB公式オンラインショップ.
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reaching the World Series for the first time in 44 years
株式会社闇’s first short horror film, “SUMMER PROJECT,” wins Best Short Film at the 11th Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in New York!
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株式会社闇’s short horror film “SUMMER PROJECT” won Best Short Film at the 11th Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, held in New York. The film has also won an award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and has been selected for 13 international film festivals worldwide.
Facts
11th
October 15–22, 2026
October 17 local time
44th
2nd
13 worldwide
Running time: 15 minutes
Cumulative attendance has reached 500,000
Nov. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社闇、株式会社レオーネ、Nitehawk Cinema、Arrow Video Theater、YAMI、LEONE
HR open community “HR Lounge” to deliver special talk at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” and hold community posting campaign
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The 3 companies that launched the HR open community “HR Lounge”—ウィルネクスト, エバーリッジ and オーケーウェブ—will deliver a special talk at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” and hold a posting campaign on the OKWAVE community.
Facts
Launched in September 2026
To be held at Makuhari Messe on Thursday, November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 (Thursday), 12:30–13:10
A total of 30,000 points will be distributed among participants.
Period: October 14 (Wednesday)–November 4 (Wednesday), 2026
アンド・ナイン株式会社 will launch “Sabon de Sabota Cactus Seed In Complete Shampoo” in mid-October 2026 under the サボンドサボタ brand, combining 4 functions—shampoo, conditioner, scalp brush and comb—in 1 product.
一般社団法人ベンチャーフレンドリープロジェクト (VFPJ) was established in September 2026 and aims to address the challenge of small manufacturers and startups being unable to connect by making it visible. It will hold its 1st conference on October 21.
Facts
Established as a general incorporated association in September 2026
The 1st Venture Friendly Conference, “Can This Country Become a Manufacturing Paradise?”, will be held on October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) at HANEDA×PiO “PiO PARK” in Ota City, Tokyo.
The number of manufacturing establishments fell from 9,177 in 1983
to 3,584 in 2021
According to the ward’s 2024 survey (1,874 establishments responded),
3.3% of establishments collaborate with startups
Even including those considering it or interested, the figure is 14.2%
AI helps insurance agencies prepare post-meeting records. “KIKOREL” officially launches, supporting the process from recording through review and approval
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ストライクファースト株式会社 has officially launched “KIKOREL,” a meeting-record and evidence-management service for insurance agencies. It uses AI to transcribe recordings made on iPhone/iPad and supports the process from report preparation to human review and approval. The standard configuration does not save originals to a dedicated server, prioritizing management on the user’s own PC.
Recommended by 98% of registered dietitians! A new kind of “drinkable brown rice” is here—JA北大阪 launches “Super Brown Rice Latte” on 10/30 (Friday)—made with over 50% “Uimai” and just 3 ingredients
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北大阪農業協同組合 will launch “Super Brown Rice Latte,” a new product made with at least 50% “WE Rice®” super brown rice grown in Osaka’s rice fields, on October 30, 2026. In a survey of registered dietitians, 98% said they recommend it. The simple powdered drink is made with 3 ingredients: “Uimai,” brown sugar and soybeans.
Building the ability and confidence to ask questions independently, starting with what you love: New “Dinosaur Club” launches! Elementary school students take on “real fossil research”
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株式会社全教研 launched the new “Dinosaur Club” in the 2026 academic year as part of its inquiry-based learning project “Curiosity’s Secret Base.” From September 25 to 27, it held the club’s 1st activity in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. 7 students in grades 2 to 5 took part in fossil research and excavation experiences at 福井県立恐竜博物館 and かつやま恐竜の森.
One bag for work and travel. The FLEXY PRO backpack expands from 17L to a maximum of 42L and is available in limited quantities through crowdfunding site machi-ya.
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株式会社Erfolg. is selling the FLEXY PRO backpack, expandable from 17L to a maximum of 42L, in limited quantities through crowdfunding site machi-ya.
A deep frying pan, or itame pot, that broadens your cooking options
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株式会社宮﨑製作所 will launch the deep frying pan, or itame pot, in October 2026. The 7th product in its lineup is made from three-layer stainless steel with an aluminum core and can be used for stir-frying, simmering, deep-frying, oven cooking and more.
Facts
Founded in 1960
The itame pot will go on sale starting in October 2026
Shelltas and ホタルクス aim to build a sustainable food production ecosystem through water and light
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Shelltas and ホタルクス have begun a proof-of-concept trial at a laboratory in Ota, Tokyo, and are jointly developing lighting for plankton cultivation and aquaponics. Combining water-environment management through Water OS, based on SeaFect®, with ホタルクス's lighting technology, they aim to build and commercialize a sustainable food production ecosystem.
DVC Kuki Logistics Center, with a total floor area of 7,090 m², completed in the Takayanagi district of Kuki, Saitama, creating a new hub for wide-area logistics across northern Kanto
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Yagi Construction completed the DVC Kuki Logistics Center, with a total floor area of 7,090 m², in the Takayanagi district of Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, and held a completion ceremony on September 30. The facility will serve as a new hub supporting wide-area logistics across northern Kanto.
Results of the Oct. 29 “Glove Day” commemorative survey: Despite frequent natural disasters, nearly half of respondents do not keep disaster-preparedness gloves on hand
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Results of the 2026 Glove Day commemorative survey conducted by 株式会社東和コーポレーション. Gardening and home gardening ranked first among uses for work gloves, while home improvement stores ranked first among places to buy them. Nearly half of respondents (49.7%) said they do not keep disaster-preparedness gloves on hand.
The 2nd Hamamatsucho Kids Lab will be held on November 1 and 3, 2026. Families can explore Hamamatsucho's food and history by making nerikiri sweets and visiting the former Shiba Rikyu Garden.
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一般社団法人浜松町芝大門エリアマネジメント and 株式会社世界貿易センタービルディング will hold the 2nd Hamamatsucho Kids Lab on November 1 and 3, 2026. The program will introduce families to Hamamatsucho's food and history through activities including nerikiri-making and an exploration of the former Shiba Rikyu Garden. A trial service of a free Hamamatsucho shuttle bus will also be operated.
石川県白山市 launches crowdfunding and other initiatives to introduce a disaster-relief toilet truck
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石川県白山市 will introduce a disaster-relief toilet truck for approximately 29.3 million yen in March 令和9年, and will raise 5 million yen of that amount through crowdfunding and other means.
Facts
Approximately 29.3 million yen
March, Reiwa 9
¥5 million
From Tuesday, October 20, through Sunday, December 20
The Inquiry Edutainment EXPO, a special event focused on inquiry-based learning that brings together teachers, students and working adults, will be held on December 5 at the JAMBASE Conference venue in Grand Green Osaka, Umeda, Osaka.
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一般社団法人国際エデュテイメント協会 will hold the Inquiry Edutainment EXPO on December 5 at Grand Green Osaka in Umeda, Osaka. The event will bring together teachers, students and working adults to share the joy of inquiry under the theme “Passion and Self-Expression.” Talks and panel discussions by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology officials and education practitioners, as well as student presentations, are planned.
ホーカスポーカス to launch October’s new donut: a baked item made with cassis-infused canelé dough and topped with Japanese chestnuts and white chocolate, at its Nagatacho store
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ホーカスポーカス will launch its cassis-flavored canelé-dough donut, “Cassis Canelé,” at its Nagatacho store starting October 21. Priced at 700 yen, the baked donut is topped with Japanese chestnuts and white chocolate.
Commercial for comprehensive disaster preparedness app “クロスゼロ” named a regional finalist in Category A of the Film Division at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS”
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The television commercial “Prepared Person” for the comprehensive disaster preparedness app “クロスゼロ,” offered by 株式会社建設システム, was named a regional finalist in Category A of the Film Division at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.”
[Local LLM implementation case] AI minute-taking completed in a closed network environment | Private AI startup Athena supports expansion of 株式会社常陽銀行’s local LLM platform “JOYO AI AGENT”
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株式会社Athena Technologies will add a minute-taking function that operates entirely within a closed network environment to 株式会社常陽銀行’s local LLM platform “JOYO AI AGENT” and support in-house development using a low-code AI agent tool.
Named a platinum sponsor of “FlutterKaigi 2026,” one of Japan’s largest technology conferences
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株式会社アサイン announced that it will once again serve as a platinum sponsor of “FlutterKaigi 2026,” a conference for mobile app developers taking place on October 29 and 30, 2026. The company plans to have 4 engineers speak and to exhibit at a booth.
Facts
October 29 and 30, 2026
4 of our frontline engineers will speak
Flutter was adopted for the company’s services in April 2021
ROCX, a GX and circular economy demonstration hub, opens in Koza, Okinawa City. Opening ceremony to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at a multi-purpose facility created by renovating a 50-year-old building
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フォーシーズ株式会社 has opened ROCX, a GX and circular economy demonstration hub, in Koza, Okinawa City, and will hold an opening ceremony on November 19, 2026.
Facts
A building more than 50 years old
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Date and time: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 14:00–16:30
Hidekazu Hida, director of 三ツ境駅前スマイル歯科, to speak as vice chair and public relations director at the “18th International Society of Periodontal Internal Medicine Autumn Conference”
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On October 18, 2026, Shuichi Hida, director of 三ツ境駅前スマイル歯科, spoke as vice chair and public relations director at the “18th International Society of Periodontal Internal Medicine (ISSAP) Autumn Conference” held in Minato Ward, Tokyo. He is working to promote periodontal internal medicine through his involvement in association operations and speaking engagements.
Working group established on management of contractors for crypto asset-related operations; survey of contractors’ security measures conducted and practices compendium published
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一般社団法人日本暗号資産ビジネス協会 (JCBA) has established a working group on management of contractors for crypto asset-related operations and published a draft “Practices Compendium” based on a survey of contractors’ security measures.
UCCグループ employee wins runner-up in world siphon coffee brewing championship! Chen Lin Chieh (陳 令婕) of Taiwan’s 優味企業股份有限公司 places 2nd at the “World Siphonist Championship 2026”
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Chen Lin Chieh of 優味企業股份有限公司, a Taiwan subsidiary of UCCグループ, placed 2nd in the world (runner-up) at the “World Siphonist Championship 2026,” held in Tokyo.
Levanga Hokkaido to fully implement dynamic pricing, aiming to make ticket sales more satisfying for fans
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ダイナミックプラス株式会社 will fully implement dynamic pricing for Levanga Hokkaido ticket sales starting with the 2025-26 season, aiming to increase customer value through demand-based pricing and coordinated fan club initiatives.
What makes a company beloved? HR open community “HR Lounge” to deliver a special talk at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” and run a community posting campaign
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株式会社オーケーウェブ announced that it will give a special talk at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on November 5, 2026, as part of its HR open community “HR Lounge.” It will also run a posting campaign in the OKWAVE community and award OK points to participants.
Facts
Launched in September 2026
At the event on Thursday, November 5, 2026
A total of 30,000 points will be distributed
More than 27 years of experience running communities
アンドエル begins business partnership with 事業人, a comprehensive organizational development support provider
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アンドエル株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社事業人, which provides comprehensive organizational development support, establishing a framework to support organizational development and health management as an integrated offering.
[2026 survey of payment practices at ramen shops in Tokyo] 73.8% of people who pay cash at ramen shops “would actually prefer cashless payment”
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According to a 2026 survey of payment practices at ramen shops in Tokyo conducted by 株式会社エム・ピー・ソリューション, 73.8% of people who pay in cash would actually prefer cashless payment, and 53.3% have given up entering a shop because it did not accept cashless payments.
[November 4 free seminar] A designer and medical device development experts discuss how to make medical devices — the full picture of product design beyond “color and shape”
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Original株式会社Berryは、2026年11月4日に医療機器開発におけるデザインの役割を解説する無料オンラインセミナーを開催する。 TRAS DESIGN HUBの清水慶太氏とミッドケープ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社の中崎知道氏が講師を務め、設計管理や規制要件を含めたプロダクトデザインの全体像について話す。
紀の川市 takes center stage in “Aburi Kiko” — sharing the appeal of persimmons and local culture through social media and in-person events
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紀の川市 was selected as the setting for “Aburi Kiko,” the social media platform of outdoor brand SOTO, and will showcase persimmons and local culture. An event, “Aburi Biyori,” will be held in Tokyo’s Shin-Okubo on November 14, with activities including a persimmon leaf sushi-making experience.
Factory management system “MENTENA” to launch English version in December 2026, supporting visualization and standardization of maintenance operations at overseas factories
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Yachiyo Solutions will launch an English version of its factory management system “MENTENA” in December 2026, supporting the visualization and standardization of equipment maintenance operations at overseas factories.
98% of blocked deepfake-related attacks were found to have been generated in Japanese; new scams exploiting YouTube and Google ads are also on the rise. Gen releases “2026 Q2 Threat Report: Japan Edition”
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Gen released its “2026 Q2 Threat Report: Japan Edition.” In Japan, phishing attacks rose 45.0%, scam attacks rose 27.0%, and deepfake-related attacks surged to approximately 9 times their previous level. Of the blocked deepfake attacks, 98% were generated in Japanese. The report also identified tech support scams exploiting YouTube and Google ads, as well as fake-site attacks impersonating the Livedoor brand.
Facts
The overall number of blocked cyberattacks fell 7.7% from the previous quarter
Phishing attacks rose 45.0%
Phishing attacks rose 45.0% to 15.66 million
Scam attacks overall rose 27.0%
Scam attacks overall rose 27.0% to 20.62 million
The number of blocked attacks surged to approximately 9 times the previous quarter’s level
Remote access attacks...increased 714.9%
RAT (Remote Access Trojan) attacks increased 1,427.7% over the same period
The global number of blocked attacks...rose to approximately 3 times the previous quarter’s level
In Japan, attacks surged to approximately 9 times the previous quarter’s level
Of approximately 51,600 attacks blocked in Japan
Approximately 43,200 were Japanese-language content
[Mary Chocolate 3R Promotion Month initiative] Give away an original charm upcycled from product samples!
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株式会社メリーチョコレートカムパニー will run a campaign from October 28, 2026, celebrating the 1st anniversary of the “Fancy Chocolate” renewal, giving customers who purchase the product an original upcycled charm.
Meisei Electric technology supports the Martian Moons Exploration mission “MMX”
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Meisei Electric is participating in the development of several scientific observation instruments, including TENGOO and OROCHI, for JAXA’s Martian Moons Exploration mission “MMX.”
[ハイアット リージェンシー 京都] Japan premiere of ル・プチシェフ’s new production, “How to Become the World’s Greatest Chef”
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ハイアット リージェンシー 京都 will host the Japan premiere, starting October 28, 2026, of “How to Become the World’s Greatest Chef,” a new themed show from the immersive dining entertainment experience Le Petit Chef.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
Approximately 6 cm tall
5 chapters in total
Total seating capacity: 16
Grand Chef Course: ¥38,000
Master Chef Menu: ¥32,000
Chef Menu: ¥28,000
Sous Chef Menu: ¥23,000
Kids Menu (for ages 6–12): ¥19,000
Total number of guest rooms: 187
Companies mentioned：ハイアット リージェンシー 京都、Le Petit Chef、ル・プチシェフ、2Spicy Entertainment GmbH、Skullmapping、スカルマッピング、ハイアットホテルズ コーポレーション、ハイアット リージェンシー
Takachiho Koheki to showcase the latest cybersecurity measures at the “16th Information Security EXPO Autumn”
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Takachiho Koheki will exhibit at the “16th Information Security EXPO Autumn,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026, showcasing the ransomware protection platform “Halcyon” and the AI agent and NHI management platform “Token Security.” A seminar on a case study involving 株式会社やおきん will also be held.
WOTA signs agreement with Aomori Prefecture to strengthen the “Intermunicipal Mutual Aid Platform for Water Circulation Systems”
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WOTA株式会社 has signed an agreement with Aomori Prefecture on mutual aid across wide areas for domestic water supplies and equipment in the event of a disaster, and aims to expand nationwide through a platform operated by JWAD.
Facts
8 “WOTA BOX” units
More than 100 units in 1 week
A cumulative total from 45 municipalities
142 units in total (combined “WOTA BOX” and “WOSH” units)
On August 5
As of August 24
A cumulative total of 88 locations
225 units (147 "WOTA BOX" units and 78 "WOSH" units)
Companies mentioned：WOTA株式会社、WOTA、JWAD、Japan Water Association for Disaster
Taking part in “Ikefes Osaka 2026”! Newly opened “TAMURAKOMA MUSEUM: Tsunagu Mirai-kan” to hold its first special public opening — displaying beautiful design drawings and rare materials from a “phantom” professional baseball team
[Osaka, 10/31 (Sat.) / Free admission] “Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui Relocation Fair: The Hokuriku Region Is Amazing! Discover Its Unknown Charms!” to be held!
[Fairfield by Marriott Roadside Station Project] Experience the profound appeal of matcha in Minamiyamashiro Village, a major producer of Uji tea
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The Fairfield by Marriott Roadside Station Project will hold a matcha experience event on November 28, 2026, at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro in Minamiyamashiro Village.
Facts
Operates 29 hotels across Japan focused on accommodation
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
One of the Japanese tea event series held 4 times a year
3 types of matcha produced in Minamiyamashiro Village
The school festival stage suddenly becomes a fantasy world?! Collaboration between “放置少女” and the anime “生徒会にも穴はある！” to launch on October 27 (Tue.)! Collaboration TV commercial to air from October 31!
“We know our sales, but can’t tell what our profit will be.” A “Five-Way-Win Management Seminar” explaining how to make business figures visible will be held on November 12
ServiceNow Japan and Deloitte Tohmatsu Cyber launch joint solution to support cybersecurity operations in the AI era
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ServiceNow Japan and Deloitte Tohmatsu Cyber have launched a joint solution to support cybersecurity operations in the AI era. The companies will integrate fragmented security information and support the transition to “Shift Zero.”
株式会社スペースデータ has released 6 physics simulation demos to support pre-deployment verification of robots. The demos compare the behavior of fabric and liquids, force transmission, and structural changes, helping improve implementation accuracy on the RobotBrain platform.
GLOBIS 学び放題 launches “Learning Challenge Membership” for corporate learners, supporting continued learning after paid plans end and offering surveys and assessments free of charge
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株式会社グロービス will launch “Learning Challenge Membership,” a free membership status that supports continued learning after paid plans end, on Oct. 20, 2026, for its corporate subscription-based video learning services “GLOBIS 学び放題” and English-language “GLOBIS Unlimited.”
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
5,100 courses
More than 21,400 videos
More than 1.6 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社グロービス、GLOBIS 学び放題、GLOBIS Unlimited、グロービス経営大学院、グロービス・コーポレート・エデュケーション、グロービス・デジタル・プラットフォーム、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、一般社団法人G1、一般財団法人KIBOW、株式会社茨城ロボッツ・スポーツエンターテインメント、株式会社LuckyFM茨城放送、顧彼思（上海）企業管理諮詢有限公司、GLOBIS Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.、GLOBIS Asia Campus Pte. Ltd.、GLOBIS Thailand Co., Ltd.、GLOBIS USA, Inc.、GLOBIS Europe BV、GLOBIS Manila Inc.、PT. GLOBIS Indonesia Hub、GLOBIS Taiwan Co., Ltd.、GLOBIS Middle East (Commercial Representative Office)、GLOBIS India Private Limited
Aiming for a future in which people look forward to growing older, the “Senior Well-Being Lab” has been established. Activities are launching with input from 100 Duo Seine residents. The initiative will explore “well-being” in the era of 100-year lives, with a view to co-creating with companies, universities and others.
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション established the “Senior Well-Being Lab” within its condominium development division in October 2026, launching research and co-creation activities to explore “well-being” in the era of 100-year lives, starting with input from 100 Duo Seine residents.