司法書士法人奏 will co-host a planning-ahead seminar with Asahi Kasei Homes’ Saitama Branch on October 24, followed by free end-of-life planning and inheritance consultations from the 25th through the 30th.
Ichigo Logistics Facility Development Project No. 6: Notice of groundbreaking for “いちご成田物流センター”
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いちご株式会社 announced the groundbreaking for “いちご成田物流センター,” a joint project with 拓洋. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and be completed in January 2028, and the project is included in the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027.
Notice of establishment of a joint venture with AIメカテック株式会社
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東京応化工業株式会社 and AIメカテック株式会社 will establish a joint venture, Zero Newton Solutions株式会社, on October 31, 2026, to develop integrated solutions combining materials, equipment and processes for the advanced semiconductor packaging market.
Facts
Capital: ¥15 million
Capital reserve: ¥15 million
東京応化工業株式会社: 51%
AIメカテック株式会社: 49%
Voting rights ratio: 17.56%
October 31, 2026 (scheduled)
Companies mentioned：東京応化工業株式会社、AIメカテック株式会社、Zero Newton Solutions株式会社、株式会社オプトラン、上田八木短資株式会社、株式会社日本カストディ銀行、STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 505329、株式会社みずほ銀行決済営業部
[Survey on working women’s appearance and careers] Do hair concerns affect working women’s careers? 60% of those with hair concerns say they “lack confidence”; people in their 20s and 30s are more than 2 times as likely as those in their 40s and 50s to hold back from speaking up or taking on challenges
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According to a survey conducted by クレアージュ エイジングケアクリニック, 56.0% of working women pay attention to their hair at work, and 60% of those with hair concerns feel they lack confidence. Those in their 20s and 30s are particularly likely to hold back from speaking up or taking on challenges at work, at more than 2 times the rate of those in their 40s and 50s. In addition, 44.7% of women are unaware that hair loss can be treated.
Facts
300 working women nationwide, ages 20–59
56.0% of working women pay attention to their hair at work
77.6% among those who often appear in front of others
60.2% of working women with hair concerns “lack confidence”
47.2% of women with hair concerns have held back from taking action at work
The figure is even higher among those in their 20s and 30s, at 64.3%
44.7% of working women “did not know” that hair loss can be treated at a medical institution
NE株式会社 has rebuilt the app store for its SaaS-based e-commerce backend system, ネクストエンジン, as a platform that accumulates usage records and ratings from more than 6,700 companies. Looking ahead to the age of AI agents, it has structured reviews and basic information in a format AI can read, and introduced an overall ranking and an AI concierge feature.
ウイングアークＮＥＸ and Kitami City sign partnership agreement to create and expand the “related population”; LocalFan platform for local governments to be introduced ahead of other municipalities nationwide
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ウイングアークＮＥＸ株式会社 and Kitami City, Hokkaido, have signed a partnership agreement for a pilot project to create and expand the related population, and will introduce the LocalFan platform for local governments ahead of other municipalities.
Facts
Original人口約11万７千人
A partnership agreement was signed on October 20, 2026
Service launched on October 14
Aiming to attract 1,000 fan members in the first year
Kitami City once accounted for 70% of global production
[王子動物園 × IKONIH] Wooden educational toy “どうぶつ木のおうち おうじどうぶつえん,” made with Hyogo-grown cypress, launches on １０/２３! Imaginative play and stacking activities nurture children’s imagination and concentration
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ZOOQLE, the 王子動物園 gift shop operated by 株式会社近鉄リテーリング, and the online shop いろどりモール will launch “どうぶつ木のおうち おうじどうぶつえん,” a wooden educational toy jointly developed with 丸紅木材株式会社’s domestically produced cypress toy brand IKONIH, on October 23. Made with Hyogo-grown cypress, it is priced at ¥17,600 (tax included).
祇園, Ito’s long-established inari sushi shop, resumes operations: 祇園 main store opens Thursday, Oct. 29; event sales begin inside JR伊東駅 on Sunday, Nov. 1
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FJ Resort Management, a subsidiary of 株式会社FJネクストホールディングス, is relaunching 祇園, a long-established inari sushi shop in Ito. The 祇園 main store will open on October 29, 2026, and event sales will begin inside JR伊東駅 on November 1 of the same year.
Facts
祇園 main store from 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Will open as a limited-time event shop inside JR伊東駅 from 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 1
Inari sushi: ¥950 (tax included)
Inari sushi and norimaki assortment: ¥990 (tax included)
Bplats releases free survey report on subscription usage and perceived challenges
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ビープラッツ株式会社 has released a free survey report on subscription usage and perceived challenges, based on responses from 2,043 individual shareholders. The findings showed that 45.4% use paid subscriptions, while 73.3% find contract and cancellation procedures difficult to understand.
EIZO launches the first color-management OLED monitor in the ColorEdge series
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EIZO株式会社 will launch the ColorEdge CG3200X, the first color-management OLED monitor in the ColorEdge series, on December 1, 2026. The price is open, with a suggested retail price of ¥495,000 (including tax).
Facts
To be released on December 1, 2026
¥495,000 (tax included)
Peak brightness: 1,000 cd/m²
300 cd/m² at full-screen white
High contrast ratio of 1.5 million:1
Covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut
60W power delivery to laptops
Original安心の5年間保証
Zero-bright-pixel warranty for 6 months from purchase
株式会社明豊エンタープライズ sold 39 newly built, whole-building rental properties for investment in fiscal year ending July 2026, achieving substantial revenue and profit growth, with sales of ¥36.894 billion and operating profit of ¥4.704 billion. Under its strategy to strengthen vertical integration and promote horizontal expansion, it is working to shorten its CCC and expand overseas sales channels through its Taiwan subsidiary.
Facts
39 newly built, whole-building rental properties for investment
[Event Report] A hot-spring inn in Hakuba welcomes local children and seniors. 白馬龍神温泉 RYOKAN SUI holds a community children's cafeteria and Senior Citizens' Hot Spring Day
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株式会社アベストコーポレーション welcomed local children and seniors at 白馬龍神温泉 RYOKAN SUI, holding a community children's cafeteria and Senior Citizens' Hot Spring Day on the final day of its summer season.
Facts
Sunday, September 27, 2026
2022
June 2026
5 facilities in Nagano, Okayama, Aichi, Kobe and Shizuoka
CRGグループ formulates its “AI Strategy Roadmap for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2027”
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Following results showing an annual reduction of approximately 2,900 work hours through AI trials in the previous fiscal year, CRGホールディングス has formulated its “AI Strategy Roadmap for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2027.” It plans to shift its focus from “implementation” to “employee-led use” and broaden AI adoption through initiatives such as producing videos for different job categories and holding contests.
Facts
AI Strategy Roadmap for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2027
12 employees
Annual reduction of approximately 2,900 work hours
アイ・グリッド wins the top prize in the 2026 Solar Week Awards
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株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ won the top prize in the 2026 Solar Week Awards for its “local renewable energy circulation model,” which uses AI to aggregate renewable energy in collaboration with 堺市.
Facts
2026 Solar Week Awards
Scale of participation: 16 companies, 20 facilities
Installed capacity: DC 6,238 kW / AC 3,902 kW
Estimated annual power generation: approximately 7 million kWh
Estimated annual surplus electricity: approximately 4 million kWh
[Energy-saving and temperature-difference measures] Workman’s “Shin Hot-Comfort Innerwear” is surging in popularity after drawing attention at a new product presentation!! This season’s sales have topped 100,000 units. Every item in the “Wear Every Day” series is under ¥1,500, making it a new winter staple
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株式会社ワークマン’s functional “Shin Hot-Comfort Innerwear” series topped 100,000 units in sales this season after a new product presentation, marking a 145% increase from the previous week. All items are priced under ¥1,500.
Special consultation desk opened to help address a spate of unauthorized access and information leaks
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株式会社GRCS has opened a “Special Cybersecurity Governance Consultation Desk” to support swift decision-making by management in response to a spate of unauthorized access and information leak incidents.
[SAK University] November Open Campus | Applications now open for admissions later this year. Career guidance for working adults also available
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SAK University will hold an open campus in November, along with admissions later in the year and career guidance for working adults. It is affiliated with 英国国立エセックス大学 and offers Japanese-language education in IT and AI.
Facts
We welcomed more than 100 new students in April 2026.
More than 100 new students
12th in the UK
Established in 1964
Produced 2 Nobel Prize laureates
Ranked in the THE World University Rankings top 375
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスアイイー、SAK University、英国国立エセックス大学、University of Essex、国連、BBC、VISA
イーレックス begins commercial operation of its second grid-scale battery storage project
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イーレックス株式会社 announced that its second grid-scale battery storage project, the Chiba Prefecture Sanbu District Battery Storage Facility, located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, began commercial operation on October 20, 2026.
バーチャレクス to exhibit at the Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo
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バーチャレクス・コンサルティング株式会社 will exhibit at the 27th Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo, to be held on November 12 and 13, 2026, at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Bunka Kaikan. The company will showcase AI-powered contact center solutions, CRM systems and more.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Friday the 13th
More than 25 years of contact center operations experience
クロスキャット co-hosts the 10th CAC Cup, a boccia exchange event for students at special needs schools
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株式会社クロスキャット participated as a co-hosting company in the 10th CAC Cup, a boccia exchange event for students at special needs schools held in September 2026, advancing social contribution activities and DE&I through para sports.
ABEJA supports ENEOS Holdings in strengthening its AI governance framework
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株式会社ABEJA supported ENEOS Holdings in building and strengthening its AI governance framework. Specifically, it helped formulate internal AI governance guidelines and develop a checklist for assessing AI risks and return on investment.
MCP-compatible AI platform “mitoco Buddy” upgraded
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株式会社テラスカイ upgraded its MCP-compatible AI platform mitoco Buddy on October 20, 2026, enhancing its automatic router and adding support for the latest AI models, including Claude Opus 5.5.
フェイスネットワーク launches brand website for urban tenant building brand TOKYO MODULE — Developing stylish office and retail spaces in collaboration with prominent architects
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株式会社フェイスネットワーク launched its new brand for next-generation offices and tenant buildings, TOKYO MODULE, on October 20 and unveiled its brand website. The company will develop stylish spaces in collaboration with prominent architects.
Facts
Starting October 20
More than 300 newly built single-building apartment complexes in total
About 13 tons of waste reduced in the first month after opening! Reuse hub ジモティースポット市原 sees brisk exchanges of unwanted items
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株式会社ジモティー announced the results for the first month after ジモティースポット市原 opened on September 11, 2026. Of the 8,492 items brought in, 5,098 were reused, reducing waste by about 13 tons.
Facts
Waste reduction estimated at 13,594 kg
A total of 8,492 unwanted items were brought in
Of these, 5,098 items have already been reused
Tableware and household goods accounted for 45% of the total
Clothing accounted for about 11%
Baby supplies and children's toys accounted for about 9%
Down 16% globally, up 18% in Japan: Comparing new gTLD applications in 2012 and 2026. “.docomo” and “.dunlop,” both previously withdrawn, return; 72.6% of Japan’s 84 applications are brand TLDs
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株式会社インターリンク analyzed ICANN data on 2026 new gTLD applications and found that the number of applications from Japan rose about 18%, from 71 in 2012 to 84. While the global total fell about 16%, brand TLDs accounted for 72.6% of applications from Japan, and many general-purpose TLDs are facing competition. The report also covered corporate moves, including NTTドコモ’s renewed application for “.docomo” and 住友ゴム工業’s new application for “.dunlop.”
GODIVA-supervised “Chocolate Drink (Hot Only)” launches exclusively in vending machines to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary
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Suntory Beverage & Food will launch a hot-only chocolate drink supervised by GODIVA, which is celebrating its 100th brand anniversary, exclusively in vending machines starting October 20.
Facts
100th brand anniversary
Celebrated its 100th brand anniversary in 2026
Starting Tuesday, October 20
Since receiving the honor of being appointed a purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court in 1968
[How children spend their holidays] Departure on 11/13: SAJ Ski Camp — evening departure, 2 nights and 3 days
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株式会社プラスワン教育 announced that it will hold the “SAJ Ski Camp — evening departure, 2 nights and 3 days,” led by SAJ-certified instructors, departing on November 13, 2026. The camp will take place in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, and feature one-on-one lessons and SAJ certification tests.
Start date confirmed for FLET’S Hikari Cross service in 9 prefectures
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NTT東日本 has confirmed the application acceptance and service launch dates for FLET’S Hikari Cross, which offers maximum approximate upload/download speeds of 10 Gbps, in 9 prefectures: Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Chiba and Yamanashi.
Facts
Maximum approximate upload/download speed of 10 Gbps
戸塚モディ celebrates its 40th anniversary! Holding a “40th Anniversary Appreciation Festival” to say thank you
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株式会社丸井 will hold the 戸塚モディ 40th Anniversary Appreciation Festival from November 1 to 30, 2026, to mark the mall’s 40th anniversary. Events include a Hi-Chew giveaway, a prize drawing and a LINE lottery.
Facts
40th anniversary of opening
Celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 1, 2026
『IDOL:UnderCode』 group 華蝶風月 releases debut song “We Can’t End Yet, Can We?”; streaming and sales begin on music services on Oct. 26
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華蝶風月, the idol group featured in the media-mix project 『IDOL:UnderCode』 developed by 株式会社PANDORA and エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社, has released its debut song, “We Can’t End Yet, Can We?” The song was made available early on TikTok on Oct. 18, 2026, and streaming and sales will begin on music services on Oct. 26.
Facts
Formed by 5 members
Early streaming begins on TikTok on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Streaming and sales on various music services begin on Monday, Oct. 26
Companies mentioned：株式会社PANDORA、エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社、HOVERBOARD Inc.
Through Oct. 26: Waterproof 10.36-inch tablet “AGM PAD P1” from 26,880 yen! 7-day limited sale at 楽天市場 and the official online store
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AGM Mobile will hold a limited sale of the 10.36-inch rugged waterproof tablet “AGM PAD P1” for 7 days, from Oct. 20 to 26, 2026, at 楽天市場 and its official online store. The 4GB+128GB model is priced at 26,880 yen, and the 8GB+256GB model at 31,880 yen.
Popular creator momohaha and editor-in-chief Yuriko Izumiya launch new video series “HuffPost’s Time for Hot Water”
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ハフポスト日本版, operated by BuzzFeed Japan株式会社, has launched “HuffPost’s Time for Hot Water,” a video conversation series featuring YouTuber momohaha and editor-in-chief 泉谷由梨子.
Airbnb Japan announces new brand campaign “What Happens When We Get Together,” featuring actor 竹内涼真
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Airbnb Japan has announced a new brand campaign, “What Happens When We Get Together,” featuring actor 竹内涼真, and has also launched a campaign called “Airbnb Meals” amid growing demand for entire-home stays.
Facts
The number of bookings for entire-home listings in Japan has increased 66% over the past 2 years
Original宿泊時の1件あたりの平均グループ人数は3.6名で
Searches increased 81% over the same period
About half of guests who booked listings with kitchens were members of Generation Z, aged 18 to 29
Companies mentioned：Airbnb Japan株式会社、Airbnb、Airbnb Inc.
千葉銀行 will hold the “STAY STREET Marche” on Nov. 3 and 15 in the elevated space above National Route 357 in front of its head office building, featuring food trucks and special sales of cookie tins.
[あみやき亭 locations in the Chubu region only] 8 popular items at 30% off regular prices! Special limited-time offer on weekdays for 9 days, from Monday, Oct. 26 to Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, including great prices on premium salted beef tongue!
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株式会社あみやき亭 will run a special promotion at 6 locations in the Chubu region for 9 weekdays from Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 2026, offering 8 items, including draft beer and premium salted beef tongue, at 30% off their regular prices.
New event “YORI-AI vol.1,” hosted by Japanese sustainable gin YORI, to be held in Shibuya on Thursday, 2027/1/14! androp × the band apart confirmed for the inaugural event!
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株式会社Connec.t and NO NAME DISTILLERY will hold “YORI-AI vol.1,” a new event hosted by Japanese sustainable gin YORI, at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE in Shibuya on Jan. 14, 2027, featuring androp and the band apart.
Facts
6,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Connec.t、NO NAME DISTILLERY、合同会社image world、HOTCAKE MUSIC、duo MUSIC EXCHANGE、株式会社FLAVOUR、(株)博報堂DYホールディングス、(株)ROOTs
“Fox Hinako” from 『SILENT HILL f』 is joining the Nendoroid lineup. Now available for preorder at あみあみ.
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Major hobby retailer あみあみ is accepting preorders for a Nendoroid of “Fox Hinako” from 『SILENT HILL f』, produced by グッドスマイルカンパニー. Suggested retail price: 7,000 yen; scheduled for release in April 2027.
Facts
¥7,000 (incl. tax)
Scheduled for April 2027
Approx. 100 mm tall
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、グッドスマイルカンパニー、Konami Digital Entertainment
Launch of “Liberty Point,” a new payment service that does not rely on credit cards
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株式会社クリーム launched “Liberty Point,” a point-based payment service that does not rely on credit cards, on Oct. 20, 2026. Points can be purchased by bank transfer and used at a value of 1 point = 1 yen, with premium points of up to 6% awarded.
Medical Shift, with sales up 8 times in 3 years, opens recruitment for its first cohort of 10 new graduates
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株式会社Medical Shift began recruiting new graduates for the first time since its founding on Sept. 30, targeting the 2028 graduating class, and is hiring 10 people for business and engineering roles. The company has grown sales 8 times in 3 years and currently has 34 employees, with all 5 businesses profitable.
Facts
Plans to hire 10 people for its first new-graduate cohort
JTOWER’s Vietnamese subsidiary SPN signs agreement with Sun Group and OCK to improve communications infrastructure on Phu Quoc Island ahead of the 2027 APEC summit
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JTOWER’s Vietnamese subsidiary SPN has signed an agreement with Sun Group and OCK to improve communications infrastructure on Phu Quoc Island ahead of the 2027 APEC summit.
Facts
The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit scheduled to be held on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, in 2027
The most important diplomatic project during the period through 2030
Since its establishment in June 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社JTOWER、JTOWER、Southern Star Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company、SPN、Sun Group Corporation、Phu Quoc Sun Company Limited、Sun Group、Phu Quoc Sun、OCK Group Berhad、VNC-55 Infrastructure Investment Company Limited、OCK、VNC55
【BESTNET-GSERVER】Dedicated 『ARK: Survival Evolved』 server revamped — Port configuration usually not required; choose from 13 official maps and game versions via the control panel. From ¥2,178 per month, tax included
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BESTNET-GSERVER, operated by ベストネット合同会社, revamped its dedicated servers for the Steam version of 『ARK: Survival Evolved』 and began offering them on October 19, 2026. Enhancements include no need to configure ports, automatic password issuance, and map and version selection through the game panel. Plans start at ¥2,178 per month, tax included.
Facts
Available since October 19, 2026
Starting at ¥2,178 per month (tax included; ¥1,980 before tax)
レポートオーシャン releases analysis of the Japanese elderly care services market
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Report Ocean株式会社 has released key findings from its report on the Japanese elderly care services market, published on October 14, 2026. The analysis covers service delivery systems, securing care workers, and renovations and upgrades to care facilities.
チェック・ポイント・リサーチ warns that AI agents may also be subject to “herd pressure”
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チェック・ポイント・リサーチ warned that in multi-agent AI systems, AI agents may conform after observing other agents break the rules, potentially causing the violation rate to rise sharply.
Facts
The violation rate rose from 44% to as high as 98%
In more than 500 experiments
Participants were asked to read statements from 10 researcher-created peer agents
Of more than 400 violations
The rate was 74% when 4 agents were said to have broken the rules
It reached 98% when the number was 8 agents
The violation rate fell from 33% to 11%
It was 9% when persuasion included the pros and cons
Even a change of heart by 1 agent raised the violation rate from 33% to 48%
About 90% did not even explain their reasoning
Protecting more than 100,000 organizations worldwide
More than 100 analysts and researchers are part of the team
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、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・リサーチ、Check Point Research、CPR、ThreatCloud AI、合同会社NEXT PR
Felo to exhibit at “SaaS Showroom 2026,” hosted by SB C&S — Showcasing AI solutions for businesses at 5 venues nationwide, from information gathering to business outcomes
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Felo株式会社 will exhibit at 5 venues nationwide at “SaaS Showroom 2026,” hosted by SB C&S株式会社, presenting ways to improve operational efficiency and productivity using its Felo Enterprise AI platform for businesses.
Moisture care nourished by Hokkaido botanicals. A face milk featuring calendula flower ferment extract*¹ and birch sap*² launches
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株式会社ナチュラルアイランド will launch its new Calendula Hand-Picked Face Milk on October 21, 2026. The product contains calendula flower ferment extract from organically grown calendula in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, and birch sap from Bifuka, Hokkaido.
【Art Exhibition】Mariko Hirasawa’s exhibition, “The trees that speak sing songs that cannot be put into words,” opens at アルフレックス東京 on Thursday, October 29
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アルフレックスジャパン will hold an exhibition by painter and illustrator Mariko Hirasawa, “The trees that speak sing songs that cannot be put into words,” at アルフレックス東京 from October 29 to November 17, 2026.
【Survey on health foods】Just over 40% of respondents use health foods. Of those, just under 40% feel they are effective, while just over 20% do not
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A survey on health foods conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社 found that just over 40% of respondents use them, and just under 40% of those users feel they are effective. TV programs and commercials are the most common information sources, while supermarkets, drugstores and online shopping each account for just over 40% of purchase locations.
Facts
Just over 40% of respondents use health foods
Just under 40% feel they are effective
Just over 20% do not feel they are effective
TV programs and commercials are used by just over 30% of users
“Maintaining health” was the most common response, at 67.4%
The popular social media title “かみさまキツネとサラリーマン” is coming to a POP UP SHOP in Izumo, opening for a limited time at えすこ出雲大社前店 from October 23! Events at 2 locations in Tokyo and Hyogo also confirmed!
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A POP UP SHOP for the social-media hit “かみさまキツネとサラリーマン” will open for a limited time at えすこ出雲大社前店 in Shimane Prefecture from October 23. Events at 2 locations in Tokyo and Hyogo have also been confirmed. Merchandise includes characters newly illustrated by the author, Yashin, and natural stone bracelets.
【Survey of 309 people involved in new business and innovation】Companies with unclear criteria for evaluating and judging new businesses are more likely to see projects fall behind schedule
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A survey of 309 people involved in new businesses conducted by アスタミューゼ株式会社 found that projects at companies with unclear evaluation and decision-making criteria are less likely to progress as planned, while projects at companies with clear criteria often progress as planned or better.
株式会社くるみバディ releases white paper, “An Awareness Strategy to Keep Small Budgets from Being Spread Too Thin”
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株式会社くるみバディ has released a 23-page white paper on awareness strategies for making effective use of small budgets. It includes steps for developing advertising plans based on purchasing occasions and supplementary data for creating initial drafts with generative AI.
【Departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport】“Skymark Presents: Travel with Aman-chan! 2 days for the 4th Ishioka Tsukubane Half Marathon and sightseeing in Ibaraki” now on sale! Time Sale begins October 21 on スカイマーク’s official “Tas Tabi”
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スカイパックツアーズ has begun sales of “スカイマーク Presents: Travel with Aman-chan! The 4th Ishioka Tsukubane Half Marathon and Ibaraki Sightseeing, 2 Days,” departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport. It will also hold a Time Sale on the official スカイマーク “Tasu Tabi” site starting Oct. 21, distributing coupons for up to ¥25,000 off.
AIマネー大学 launches “Law and Economics Advisory,” supervised by 山中裕; provides support with drafting opinions and identifying legal issues based on economics and overseas precedents for law firms handling appeals and final appeals
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will launch its “Law and Economics Advisory” service for law firms on Nov. 1, 2026. Supervised by 山中裕, the service will provide support with drafting opinions and identifying legal issues based on economics and overseas precedents. The initial consultation fee is ¥220,000.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
Initial consultation: ¥220,000
(1 hour)
More than 45% in favor
Support in the 40% range
Born in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, in 1976
In 2010, as a founding-family shareholder in HOYA
Lectured at Harvard Law School in 2011
Including securing a favorable court ruling in 2025
In forecasts for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
The “丹波篠山市 Exhibition” and “丹波篠山市 Citizens’ Cultural Festival” are coming together. A new “丹波篠山市 Arts and Culture Festival” will be held.
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丹波篠山市 will combine its traditional “丹波篠山市 Exhibition” and “丹波篠山市 Citizens’ Cultural Festival” and hold the “丹波篠山市 Arts and Culture Festival” from Nov. 17 through 23, 令和8年. The event will feature art exhibitions and performing arts presentations.
[Award] SHIBUYA QWS wins the “FCAJ AWARD” as a hub for fostering co-creation
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The co-creation facility “SHIBUYA QWS” won the Future Center category of the “FCAJ AWARD,” presented at an event marking the 10th anniversary of FCAJ’s establishment.
Facts
15th floor
Oct. 13, 2026
10th anniversary
Approximately 100 “spaces”
3 categories
A total of 10 organizations
More than 500 cases
In its 6th year of operation
Nov. 2019
Approximately 181,000 m²
Approximately 95,000 m²
47 floors above ground
7 floors underground
10 floors above ground
2 basement floors
13 floors above ground
4 floors underground
229.7ｍ
Approximately 61 m
Approximately 76 m
Companies mentioned：渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社、Future Center Alliance Japan、FCAJ、東急㈱、東日本旅客鉄道㈱、東京地下鉄㈱、PYNT竹橋、㈱日建設計、㈱東急設計コンサルタント、㈱JR東日本建築設計、メトロ開発㈱、㈱隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、㈲SANAA事務所
For professionals unsure about changing jobs or their career path: How have companies’ “most-wanted hires” changed in the AI era? SHIFT’s head of HR, who oversees approximately 2,600 hires annually, will speak at a free online seminar on Oct. 28
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ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社 will co-host a free online seminar with 株式会社SHIFT on Oct. 28, discussing changes in hiring requirements in the AI era.
Facts
Together with a team of 100
MVP for 3 consecutive years
Grew the organization to 35 people in 2 years
Companies mentioned：ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社、株式会社SHIFT、(株)イルグルム、AnyMind Group
カラクリ and Highlanders jointly develop an “AI street performer” combining voice AI and a humanoid
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カラクリ株式会社 and Highlanders have jointly developed an “AI street performer” combining voice AI with the domestically made humanoid “N.” It will be showcased at the “大道芸ワールドカップin静岡2026,” held on Oct. 31, 2026, and Nov. 1.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 provides special sponsorship for the “16th Sky ALL Sky Dream Ladies Cup”
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will provide special sponsorship for the women’s golf tournament “16th Sky ALL Sky Dream Ladies Cup,” to be held in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 29–30, 2026.
Facts
Total prize money: ¥3 million
Winner’s prize: ¥1 million
Expected number of participants: 60
Companies mentioned：Ｓｋｙ株式会社、マイナビネクストヒロインゴルフツアー、株式会社マイナビ、株式会社ALBA、株式会社ALBA TV
FEILER’s holiday season begins on Nov. 18, 2026! FEILER ART Happy Holidays!
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フェイラージャパン will launch its holiday season campaign “FEILER ART Happy Holidays!” on Nov. 18, 2026. The campaign will include the release of a special video narrated by Yuki Kaji, digital greeting cards, and a prize draw exclusively for app members. Sales of new products will also begin.
Contemporary artist 中北紘子 publishes art collection “The Breath of Silence: Breath of Silence”
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The first art collection by contemporary artist 中北紘子, “The Breath of Silence: Breath of Silence,” commemorating 25 years of her artistic career, has been published by 株式会社ライブアートブックス.
Facts
25 years of artistic work
Pages: 128P
Price: 8,800 yen
Publication date: Published July 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Hiroko Art Planning、株式会社ライブアートブックス、Gallery Hiroko Nakakita
MMORPG “Legend of YMIR” celebrates its 1st anniversary with a major update, giving every player a Legendary-grade Buddy! A super-fast-growth server with +600% EXP also opens
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WEMADE has announced a major update and events to mark the 1st anniversary of the global service for the MMORPG “Legend of YMIR.” They include the addition of the new “Assassin” class, the opening of “Boot Camp Season 2,” a super-fast-growth server with +600% EXP, and a Legendary-grade Buddy gift for all users.
[RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka] Christmas limited-time courses on sale
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From Dec. 19 to 25, 2026, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka will offer special Christmas courses at Restaurant Chambord, Japanese Restaurant Nakanoshima and Teppanyaki Naniwa.
Facts
“Menu Ange” 63,250 yen
“Menu Étoile” 45,540 yen
“Menu Noël Paysage” 25,300 yen
“Starry Sky” 27,830 yen
“Holy Night” 22,770 yen
“Night Sky” 18,975 yen
“Seafood and Japanese Black Beef Dinner” 26,565 yen
The first new-concept store, “カメラのキタムラ 松本・並柳店,” marks its 1st anniversary since renovation with a campaign! Hokushinetsu’s first self-photo studio also opens
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株式会社キタムラ will hold various campaigns starting Oct. 23, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary since the renovation of “カメラのキタムラ 松本・並柳店,” its first new-concept store, which has been operating since 2025. Offers include unlimited photo sessions at a special price at Hokushinetsu’s first self-photo studio, a グランドセイコー fair, used compact digital camera lucky bags, and discounts on single-use film cameras.
[Japan’s first*] キリフダ unveils “On-Chain Finance Trends DB,” visualizing companies, projects and relationships in on-chain finance
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キリフダ株式会社 has launched the “On-Chain Finance Trends DB,” which visualizes trends and relationships among companies and institutions in the on-chain finance sector.
Facts
Original関連ニュースは1日40〜50本
More than 1,200 items per month
In September 2026, there were 68 events, excluding duplicates
Added business-category labels across 18 classifications
More than half of executives and overseas business managers at companies entering China invested less than 5,000万円 in their first year, but more than 6割 said they needed at least “1.5 times” that amount!
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A survey by 株式会社オールウィル found that more than half of companies entering China started with first-year investments of less than 5,000万円, but more than 6割 said they needed at least 1.5 times the amount they actually invested. Budget shortfalls forced them to scale back measures such as labor costs and e-commerce platform expenses, with stalled brand awareness emerging as the biggest impact.
Facts
Respondents said their first-year investment was less than 5,000万円
More than 6割 said they needed at least 1.5 times the amount actually invested
ウォルガ湘南 to join “B.LEAGUE ONE” in the 2027-28 season
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The basketball club ウォルガ湘南, operated by ウォルガ地域コミュニティ株式会社, has been confirmed to join B.LEAGUE ONE in the 2027-28 season. Its license was granted with sanctions after documents were submitted late, but the club plans to continue strengthening its organization.
About 75% of share-house residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area believe that whether residents can actually help one another during a disaster depends on whether they usually greet and talk to each other!
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A survey by 東京シェアハウス合同会社 found that about 75% of share-house residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area believe that whether residents can help one another during a disaster depends on whether they usually greet and talk to each other.
Just under 80% of cosmetic clinic staff said they had dealt with patients without knowing what they were allowed to explain about procedures and treatments!
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A survey by 株式会社ETANA found that just under 80% of cosmetic clinic staff had experienced uncertainty about the scope of explanations they could provide about procedures. Challenges include clarifying the scope of their duties and insufficient explanations when they join a clinic.
MUSASHI booth at Namba Station Plaza on Nov. 7 and ８: “ONE HEART Midosuji,” bringing everyone together through art
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As part of “Midosuji Challenge 2026,” held at Namba Station Plaza on Nov. 7 and 8, artist MUSASHI will present “ONE HEART (One Heart Art) Midosuji,” an interactive art booth. 株式会社サン・クロレラ’s character “Sankuro-kun” will also appear. Visitors will paint stickers and collaborate on creating artwork.
A new tea experience for Gen Z tea lovers: “Suruga Noon Tea,” now in its 4th year, opens Nov. 1 with exceptional pairings of Shizuoka tea and sweets!
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“Suruga Noon Tea,” an afternoon tea event featuring pairings of Shizuoka tea and sweets, opens on Nov. 1, 2026, in the Suruga region of central Shizuoka Prefecture. Now in its 4th year, the event will bring together 34 venues and offer tea fans, including Gen Z, a new experience featuring authentic Japanese tea brewed by professionals without using a teapot, served with sweets.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
This year, at ３４ venues
The area actually harvested has fallen to 2万5,400 hectares
More than half of dual-income workers who are going to the office more often have less time for housework on weekdays!
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A survey by 株式会社ロビー found that more than half of dual-income workers who are going to the office more often have less time for housework on weekdays, with many cutting back on sleep and rest.
Facts
The combined share of respondents who said “decreased significantly” (21.5%) and “decreased somewhat” (35.2%) was 56.7%
Original8割弱は平日1日あたりに家事へ充てられる時間が30分以上減っている
The combined share of responses “30 minutes or more but less than 1 hour” ... and “2 hours or more” ... is 77.0%.
No. 1 was “time for sleep and rest” at 57.2%.
No. 2 was “time for hobbies and entertainment” at 51.9%.
No. 1 was “preparing dinner” at 40.9%.
No. 2 was “cleaning rooms” at 39.7%.
The combined share of responses “decreased significantly” (20.3%) and “decreased somewhat” (39.7%) is 60.0%.
The combined share of responses “less than 15 minutes” ... and “30 minutes or more but less than 1 hour” ... is 51.3%.
DR METHOD launches “Cofola,” a new series featuring cotton-blend fabric (※1) in areas that touch the skin.
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anynext株式会社 will launch “Cofola,” a new series from innerwear brand “DR METHOD,” on October 20, 2026. The bras and shorts use cotton-blend fabric in areas that touch the skin and come in 7 colors, including patterns created in collaboration with “plantica.”
TAPP to speak at Google Cloud Agentic AI Summit '26 Fall
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株式会社TAPP will speak at “Agentic AI Summit '26 Fall,” hosted by Google Cloud, and present examples of creating over 500 AI agents and improving operational efficiency through the introduction of Gemini Enterprise.
BuddyCompass leads recruitment branding for 富士屋ホテル株式会社, founded 148 years ago
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株式会社BuddyCompass led recruitment branding for 富士屋ホテル株式会社, founded 148 years ago, and released a new recruitment website and a concept video titled “We Are 職人。”.
日本TOYO and Hachiman Dynamics sign MOU for comprehensive collaboration
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株式会社日本TOYO signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for comprehensive collaboration with Ukraine’s Hachiman Dynamics UA LLC. The agreement covers training and operational evaluation for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), support for demonstrations of Japanese companies’ products in Ukraine, and asset surveys. The parties will also consider capital participation and work together on human resource development and research and development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本TOYO、日本TOYO、Hachiman Dynamics UA LLC、Hachiman Dynamics
[With a 1,000-yen-off coupon] Say goodbye to “that stress” of face-down treatments. The “Premium Face Pillow” arrives at all りらくる locations on Monday, October 26, 2026!
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株式会社りらく will introduce a new “Premium Face Pillow” option made with MOGU® material at all りらくる locations from October 26, 2026, and distribute commemorative coupons.
NDソフトアスリートクラブ athlete Natsuki Toda set to represent Japan in the men’s 1500m T20 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games
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エヌ・デーソフトウェア株式会社 announced that Natsuki Toda, a member of the NDソフトアスリートクラブ, is set to represent Japan in the men’s 1500m T20 track event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
OriginalHARIAS薬用クッションファンデーションX 新発売記念「ファンデ選びにピリオドを. HARIAS×IMP. Special POPUP」開催決定！表参道にて11月15日（日）～18日（水）開催
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株式会社HARIAS will launch “HARIAS Medicated Cushion Foundation X” on November 6 and hold a special pop-up store in collaboration with its commercial ambassadors, IMP., at MIL GALLERY JINGUMAE in Omotesando from November 15, 2026.
Koriyama City’s “Hello KORIYAMA” networking event to be held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, for the first time
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“Hello KORIYAMA,” a networking event hosted by Fukushima Prefecture’s Koriyama City, will be held for the first time on October 31, 2026, at “Grade Park Shinjuku Ekimae,” a private event venue operated by 株式会社あどばる. Aimed at people in their 20s and 30s living in the greater Tokyo area, the event will showcase Koriyama’s appeal through a talk show with actress Yumena Yanai, who is from Koriyama, and local food.
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More than 300 rental venues and meeting rooms nationwide
Turning touchpoints with prospective customers into sales opportunities, ProSales launches lead management feature
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ワンダフルフライ株式会社 has added a lead management feature to its sales support service, ProSales. The feature centrally manages prospective customer information and the circumstances that led to each contact, and helps reduce the burden of data entry through business card scanning.
World-first demonstration launched toward coordinated control of workload shifting and energy management at wireless base stations
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NTT and NTTドコモ will begin a demonstration on Oct. 20, 2026, using a world-first technology that uses AI to coordinate the shifting of communications processing loads between wireless base station sites with the control of solar power generation and storage batteries.
NTTデータ・マーケティングアクト publishes new contact center implementation case study for 株式会社バッファロー
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株式会社NTTデータ・マーケティングアクト has published a contact center implementation case study for 株式会社バッファロー. The initiative reduced call volume through multichannel support and helped improve products through VOC analysis.
『IDOL:UnderCode』 group 華蝶風月 releases debut song “We Can’t End Yet, Can We?”; streaming and sales begin on music services on Oct. 26
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The fictional idol group 華蝶風月 from the media-mix project “IDOL:UnderCode,” developed by 株式会社PANDORA and エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント, announced that it will release its debut song, “まだ終われないよね？,” on Oct. 26, 2026.
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Original桐嶋朱音、東雲藍璃、花村陽和、朝比奈祭、榊原紗夜の5人によって結成された
Early streaming begins on TikTok on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Streaming and sales on various music services begin on Monday, Oct. 26
Companies mentioned：株式会社PANDORA、エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社、HOVERBOARD Inc.
Notice of launch of new currency pair “Euro/Polish Zloty”
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株式会社マネースクエア announced that it will begin offering the new currency pair “Euro/Polish Zloty (EUR/PLN)” on its automated FX and CFD trading service, トラリピ, starting Nov. 2, 2026.