The first female regional bank president takes on cyberattacks accelerated by AI with a “trap”: Denkosha-produced “Labyrinth World,” starring Chikako Kaku, Episode 2
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Episode 2 of “迷宮の世界,” a short drama about cybersecurity produced by 株式会社電巧社, will stream on Amazon Prime Video on November 25, 2026. Featuring the first female president of a regional bank, it portrays a multilayered defense strategy using AI and the use of honeypots to repel attacks.
Facts
Cyberattacks targeting Japanese organizations rose 73% in 1 year
Global average: an 8% increase
After an intrusion, it takes an average of 29 minutes for attackers to begin spreading damage inside the organization
At the fastest, this has fallen to just 27 seconds
Japanese-made CMS “おりこうブログ” wins the top “Leader” ranking in the “Website Creation Software” category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for the 29th consecutive term
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The Japanese-made CMS “おりこうブログ,” developed by 株式会社ディーエスブランド, won the top “Leader” ranking in 3 categories of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” organized by アイティクラウド株式会社.
What is the state of AI consultations? “Consultation White Paper 2026” published, summarizing the current state of consultations and workers’ mental health [5th anniversary of service launch]
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株式会社Smart相談室 has released “Consultation White Paper 2026” free of charge, marking the 5th anniversary of its “Smart相談室” external consultation service for businesses. The report compiles survey findings on workers’ mental health.
Facts
Reached its 5th anniversary
More than 300,000 people
The cumulative number of consultations has exceeded 50,000
A survey of 3,000 people nationwide
43.5% have no one they can consult
“Friends and acquaintances” (11.8%)
“Romantic partners and partners” (6.5%)
The proportion who consult “supervisors and colleagues at work” is 10.2%
“Company occupational physicians, public health nurses, industrial counselors, and others” account for 1.0%
“Internal consultation desks, such as HR and general affairs” account for 0.9%
The combined share of respondents who said they “feel resistant” or “feel somewhat resistant” is 50.4%
17.9% said they “do not feel much resistance” or “feel no resistance”
51.4% of men
49.2% of women
21.8% of women
Accounts for 32.7% of the total
24.8% said they were “worried about whether confidentiality would be maintained (whether people at work would find out or rumors would spread, etc.)”
Among women in particular, 36.1% said, “I don’t think consulting anyone will solve the problem”
A survey by 心幸ホールディングス on company stores, employee sales and supplies purchasing found that more than 90% of HR and general affairs managers consider “free sales without being tied to a specific vendor,” “integrating small-value payments into 1 system,” and “centralized head-office management of multiple locations” useful or important. The survey also found that just under 80% of companies are considering reviewing their operations within the next 1–3 years.
メディアジーン and インフォバーン launch initiative for “AI content marketing support business” that reaches both people and AI
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株式会社メディアジーン and its group company インフォバーン are launching an “AI content marketing support business” that delivers information to both people and AI. Combining their expertise in media operations and communications support, the companies will provide comprehensive assistance, from analyzing visibility in AI search to content production and effectiveness assessment.
Facts
Boasts 100 million monthly page views
In the 4th quarter of 2025 through the 1st quarter of 2026
文教大学 holds “Bunkyo University Education Forum 2026”
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On October 3, 文教大学 held “Bunkyo University Education Forum 2026” at its Koshigaya Campus. Under the theme “Teachers × AI: Let’s Design Tomorrow’s Schools,” alumni gave presentations and took part in discussions.
More than 90% say it is “difficult to understand a customer’s consideration status after a proposal” / Lack of visibility into deal progress hinders replication of successful sales approaches
株式会社アンデルセン will launch “Mandelshtollen,” a traditional German Christmas bread, at 48 stores nationwide starting November 1, 2026. The company will also donate 1% of sales of the eligible product to 認定NPO法人チャリティーサンタ as part of a charity initiative.
Facts
1% of sales
Nov. 1, 2026
2,916 yen
¥1,836 (mini)
Shelf life: 60 days
30 days (mini)
¥2,086,504
50 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンデルセン、アンデルセン、株式会社アンデルセン・パン生活文化研究所、認定NPO法人チャリティーサンタ、(株)JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN JAPON
Opening Nov. 1: “UMIUKA,” a sauna floating on the sea in Miyazu Bay off Amanohashidate, Kyoto. Sauna use, meals, all-you-can-drink beverages, cruises and lodging are all included in the accommodation price; the first 10 groups get 20% off
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Aqua Village Kyoto Amanohashidate, operated by 株式会社にしがき, will open UMIUKA, a floating sauna in Miyazu Bay, on Nov. 1, 2026. Its all-inclusive accommodation plan covers sauna access, meals, all-you-can-drink beverages and cruises. A commemorative campaign offering 20% off is available to the first 10 groups only.
With 1 million total social media followers, Rinka shows off her new appeal! She appears with her beloved dog in Monthly Wanko
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It was announced that talent Rinka, who belongs to 株式会社IVI Entertainment, will appear with her beloved dog in the magazine Monthly Wanko vol.35, released on Oct. 15, 2026. Rinka has surpassed 1 million total social media followers and plans to expand her activities following this appearance.
One month after launch: About 1 in 5 purchases of SOON recovery wear for fatigue relief are gifts. Some customers also buy 2 garments in different sizes as a “pair purchase”! New purchasing trends for recovery wear to enjoy with loved ones
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NELL, the sleep brand of 株式会社Morght, compiled purchasing trends during the first month after the launch of SOON, a medical device jointly developed with ピップ株式会社, and released data on gift purchases, pair purchases and the share of orders coming through social media.
Facts
About 1 in 5 orders are purchased as gifts
About 1 in 7 orders involved buying 2 garments together in different sizes, a “pair purchase”
About 30% of October orders came via influencer posts, among other trends
About 90% of the products purchased were top-and-bottom sets
Taiki Town, SPACE COTAN and Virginia Spaceport Authority sign MOU
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Taiki Town, SPACE COTAN株式会社 and Virginia Spaceport Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on promoting education and community development.
Facts
Our town has spent 40 years developing itself as a space town
It is a town of 5,100 people centered on primary industries
HOSPO signed a memorandum of understanding on international cooperation with 8 commercial spaceports across the world’s 5 continents in October 2024
In February 2026, efforts to develop a space-focused town centered on HOSPO were recognized
In July 2025, the Japanese subsidiary of Taiwanese company jtSPACE
アルマーニ ビューティ will launch its limited-edition 2026 holiday collection, inspired by the fashion collection “Armani Neve.” It includes an Advent Calendar (82,500 yen) and a Yulong Coffret Set (39,600 yen).
Event report: “Inbound Subcommittee,” organized and run by Intersect, held at “CCCJ WEEK 2026”
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A report on the inbound subcommittee at “CCCJ WEEK 2026,” organized and run by Intersect Communications. Under the theme of shifting the inbound market “from quantity to quality,” participants discussed strategies to refine local resources into high-value experiences and attract affluent travelers and overseas customers, drawing on examples from Beyond, Trip.com Group and ネクストボンズ.
Facts
While the number of international visitors to Japan has exceeded 40 million
A dedicated website and about 30 experiential activities were developed
About 1 month after it went public
We work with about 550 companies
Annual spending of more than 10 million yen
Annual spending of 500,000 yuan
(more than about 10 million yen)
Average customer relationship of 11.6 years
More than 100 bookings per year
This customer group has a 90% booking rate for 5-star hotels
Original2025年に静岡県と連携して実施した
Of the more than 40 department stores that closed
Cities outside the 10 major urban centers account for 74%
Sales outside the 10 cities fell about 25% from 2019
It has grown to account for about 10% of the total
Inbound visitors increased about 8 times over 4 years
株式会社甲羅 seeks its first-ever long-term paid interns! Students will take part in marketing work for 赤から
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株式会社甲羅 is opening recruitment for its first-ever long-term paid internship. Interns will take part in brand marketing work for brands such as 赤から, gaining practical experience in areas including social media management and data analysis.
First in Gifu Prefecture: 1,000 drones light up the night sky over the Nagara River with fireworks on Halloween. “Hikari to Monogatari 2026” to be held Saturday, Oct. 31
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“Hikari to Monogatari 2026 HALLOWEEN” will be held on Oct. 31, 2026, at Nagara River Park Obusa in 岐阜市. The approximately 90-minute outdoor entertainment event will feature Gifu Prefecture’s first 1,000-drone show, produced by 東映デジマ株式会社 and 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン, as well as more than 9,000 fireworks.
For the combination-sensitive skin of teenagers: “Mama & Kids Sensitive Skin Face Care Balance Trial Set (Shiny Design),” launching Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス will launch a trial set for “Balance (Shiny Design),” a new line from its Mama & Kids skin care brand for teenagers with combination-sensitive skin, on Oct. 21, 2026.
Jointly developed by アラジン and Tanita! The “decline in fish consumption at home” addressed with the launch of the ‘Graphite Grill & Toaster,’ featuring dedicated fish-cooking menus for a healthier dining table
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日本エー・アイ・シー株式会社 and 株式会社タニタ jointly developed the ‘Graphite Grill & Toaster,’ featuring dedicated fish-cooking menus, and タニタ will begin selling it on Oct. 29, 2026.
Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture
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サラヤ株式会社 has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and launched an initiative to present a “Baby Box” during postnatal home visits by public health nurses, a first in Japan.
ＮＸグループ to exhibit at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
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ＮＸグループ will exhibit at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, 2026, showcasing logistics support and new services.
Applications open nationwide for outstanding examples of “sustainable food and agriculture”! 3rd Midori GX Award [Deadline: Dec. 15]
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株式会社日本農業新聞 is accepting applications for the 3rd Midori GX Award, which recognizes outstanding examples of reducing agriculture’s environmental impact and decarbonization toward achieving “sustainable food and agriculture.” The deadline is Dec. 15, 2026.
Marusan Securities adopts the “COMPANY Talent Management” series
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株式会社WHI Holdings announced that Marusan Securities has adopted the “COMPANY Talent Management” series (CTM2.0), a talent management product in the integrated HR system “COMPANY.” The move aims to advance succession planning and improve organizational engagement.
Facts
3,000 or more employees
Used by 1 in 3 major domestic corporations*
Promoting this since 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社WHI Holdings、丸三証券株式会社、株式会社Works Human Intelligence
Launch of “AI RPO by 採用のゼロ化,” which uses AI/AI agents and recruitment data in RPO (recruitment outsourcing) to strengthen companies’ hiring capabilities
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パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン has launched “AI RPO by 採用のゼロ化,” which combines RPO operational expertise with AI/AI agents, RPA and recruitment data analysis.
Facts
60.3% of companies plan to hire full-time employees in fiscal 2026
Beyont builds Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation’s “AI Agent for Quotation Support” in 2 months
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株式会社Beyont provided Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation with support to build an MVP of an “AI Agent for Quotation Support” using Microsoft Copilot Studio, as well as guidance for in-house development. The initiative cut working time by around 33 hours per month and achieved a keyword match rate of 94%.
アイオーデータ and チカク launch “Smartphone Retirement Senryu Campaign,” inviting poems about parents living far away using their smartphones
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株式会社アイオーデータ and 株式会社チカク will jointly run the “Smartphone Retirement Senryu Campaign” starting Oct. 21, 2026, inviting senryu poems about experiences with parents living far away using their smartphones.
Self-photo booth “Photomatic” to be set up at SBI証券 booths at “TGC 北九州 2026” and “TGC KIDS フェス KITAKYUSHU 2026”
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Photomatic, the self-photo brand operated by 株式会社フォトクリエイト, part of the キタムラ・ホールディングス group, set up a self-photo booth featuring event-exclusive original frames at the SBI証券 booth during “SBI証券 presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2026” and “TGC KIDS フェス KITAKYUSHU 2026,” held at Kitakyushu Messe on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026.
アイオーデータ and チカク launch “Smartphone Retirement Senryu Campaign,” inviting poems about parents living far away using their smartphones
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アイオーデータ and チカク will jointly run the “Smartphone Retirement Senryu Campaign” starting Oct. 21, 2026, inviting senryu poems about experiences with parents living far away using their smartphones.
[Customer case study published] 株式会社フロムココロ taps Hidehiko Ishizuka through the IP platform “Skettt”! Health food brand’s CVR rises by 2–3%
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A customer case study on 株式会社フロムココロ’s use of “Skettt,” an IP platform operated by 株式会社Wunderbar, has been published. Featuring talent Hidehiko Ishizuka raised the health food brand’s CVR by 2–3% and also improved purchase rates from outbound calls.
“SmartSkill Campus,” the LMS of choice for major companies, adds a “Learning Path” feature for designing and delivering training as a development program
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株式会社レビックグローバル has added a “Learning Path” feature to its LMS for large companies, “SmartSkill Campus.” The feature enables users to design and deliver multiple courses together as a development program.
HRBrain earns No. 1 customer satisfaction ratings in 3 categories in the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.
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株式会社HRBrain received “Leader” in 4 categories and “High Performer” in 1 category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” and earned Customer Satisfaction No.1 in 3 categories: talent management systems, performance evaluation systems, and engagement survey tools.
Facts
Customer Satisfaction No.1 in 3 categories
Received the highest honor, “Leader,” in 4 categories
＼Our carefully crafted, freshly fried fries are made with “new potatoes”／ “Hokkaido New Potato Fair” launches
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株式会社フレッシュネス will launch a limited-time fair at “フレッシュネスバーガー” from October 28, 2026, featuring “Toyoshiro,” new potatoes from Hokkaido. Fries made with the regular “Hokkai Kogane” variety are temporarily unavailable because they did not meet quality standards, but sales are scheduled to resume in late November.
How widespread is “free internet” in rental housing? More than 80% of properties built within the past 5 years offer it. The prevalence of free internet in rental properties, as seen in lease data
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株式会社エイブル総合研究所 announced that a study using 株式会社エイブル’s lease data from 2015 to 2026 found that the rate of rental homes offering “free internet” reached 83% among properties built within the past 5 years, and is trending upward across all building-age groups.
Facts
It reached 83% in 2026
In 2015, the rate of properties offering “free internet” was 28%
Space Data to exhibit at the “住友不動産 Venture Summit 2026”
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株式会社スペースデータ will exhibit at the “住友不動産 Venture Summit 2026,” to be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building on October 27, 2026, and will present its work on the spatial intelligence platform “PROVIDENCE.”
[Held November 4 (Wed.)] How to create an environment where people can take initiative — Why did a 2nd-year employee with no experience take a project through to a proof-of-concept trial?
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キュレーションズ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on November 4, 2026, where Mr. 髙木 of Nisshin Healthcare Food Service will explain business development efforts that progressed from zero experience to a proof-of-concept trial, as well as the organizational environment that supported them.
[チーズガーデン] The lingering taste of cheese enhanced by the rich aroma of rum and the full flavor of raisins. An adult flavor for the season leading up to winter: “御用邸ラムレーズンチーズケーキ” launches 11/4 (Wed.)
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チーズガーデン, part of the コロワイドグループ and operated by 株式会社庫や, will launch the seasonal “御用邸ラムレーズンチーズケーキ,” made with rum and raisins, on November 4, 2026. It is priced at 1,880 yen.
[明治記念館 フラワーデザインセンター] Express your gratitude and celebratory wishes with flowers. Orders are now being accepted for flower gifts to give to someone special
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明治記念館 フラワーデザインセンター is accepting orders for flower gifts and venue decorations conveying gratitude and celebratory wishes. Drawing on techniques cultivated since 明治記念館 opened in 1947 (昭和22年), it creates bouquets and displays to suit the occasion and budget.
Facts
Please place your order at least 4 days before the date of use.
For orders placed from 3 days before the date of use through the day itself
Please contact us within 2 days of receiving the product.
New clog styles for fall and winter, including mountain boot, moccasin and loafer designs, from Spanish footwear brand “GENUINS”
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“GENUINS,” a Spanish footwear brand offered by Boardriders Japan, will launch new clog sandals featuring mountain boot, moccasin and loafer designs for the 2026 fall/winter season from late October.
Facts
Fall/winter 2026 season
Late Oct. 2026
Price: ¥28,600 (tax included)
Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
100% recycled materials
80% animal-free
68% of energy
Companies mentioned：ボードライダーズジャパン合同会社、GENUINS、LWG、Oxizonia、People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals、Sedex
MOTEX to sponsor the “15th NIPPON IT Charity Ekiden” as a Gold Sponsor
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エムオーテックス株式会社 will sponsor the “15th NIPPON IT Charity Ekiden,” to be held on November 15, 2026, as a Gold Sponsor. MOTEX has sponsored the event for 5 consecutive years since 2022. A total of 12 employees will take part on the day, with 10 of them scheduled to compete in 2 teams.
Facts
15th
November 15, 2026
5 consecutive years
12 employees
10 people
15 km ekiden
160 teams
Companies mentioned：エムオーテックス株式会社、MOTEX、NIPPON IT チャリティ駅伝実行委員会、特定非営利活動法人（NPO法人）Future Dream Achievement、FDA、株式会社チャックウィルソンエンタープライズ
[New product] People’s jungle gym returns after ３ years! The “People Jungle Gym,” suitable for children from ０ years ８ months and reconfigurable into ４ forms to match their growth, is now on sale to rave reviews!
Applications for the 1st Insect Certification Test, organized by 日販セグモ株式会社, close on October 29, 2026, and Haruhi Katada has been appointed as ambassador. The test will be held on November 29, 2026, with in-person and online options.
Facts
Beginner and intermediate levels taken together: 10,000 yen
A score of approximately 70% or higher is required to pass
Toyokumo’s “Safety Confirmation Service 2” receives “Leader” for the 26th consecutive term at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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トヨクモ株式会社’s corporate safety confirmation system, “Safety Confirmation Service 2,” won “Leader” in all 3 categories—overall, large enterprises, and mid-sized and small businesses—at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall. The product has won the award for 26 consecutive periods and also received the Leader badge for 5 consecutive years. A record 2,629 companies and approximately 109万人 participated in the nationwide simultaneous drill on September 1, 2026.
Facts
“Leader” for 26 consecutive periods
Approximately 164,000 reviews
2,629 companies and 1,094,942 people participated
Surpasses 5,000 contracts
93.8% said, “It is difficult to determine from routine demonstrations alone whether a system will operate reliably during a large-scale disaster.”
Launch of operations for the clean fuel certificate system demonstration using “CO2NNEX®,” a digital platform that centrally manages the environmental value of next-generation liquid fuel “HVO”
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Osaka Gas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have begun operating “CO2NNEX®,” a digital platform they jointly developed for a demonstration project aimed at establishing a system to certify and transfer the environmental value of next-generation fuels, conducted by 経済産業省’s 資源エネルギー庁.
Facts
Reiwa 8 fiscal year environmental value certification system development project, etc.
The holiday season arrives at スターバックス ティー ＆ カフェ! Three new drinks starring “Joyful Medley,” a winter favorite—a tea latte, Frappuccino®, and shaken tea—launch October 28
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スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン株式会社 will launch 3 new products made with “Joyful Medley,” its holiday-season tea, at all 33 スターバックス ティー ＆ カフェ locations nationwide starting October 28, 2026.
“sonar ATS by HRMOS” wins “Leader” for 5 consecutive years at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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Thinkings株式会社’s recruitment management system “sonar ATS by HRMOS” won “Leader” in the ATS category for 5 consecutive years at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社. It was also selected as a “High Performer” in the large enterprise category and a “Leader” in the mid-sized enterprise category.
ウェッジウッド unveils “Festive Collection 2026” to brighten the holiday season
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ウェッジウッド, a brand operated by フィスカース ジャパン株式会社, will launch “Festive Collection 2026” on October 21, 2026. In addition to Jasperware and ornaments and tableware made of fine bone china, a campaign will offer a Geo Long Tray as a gift with purchases of ¥22,000 or more, including tax.
Facts
The 2026 holiday season
Rolling out from Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Purchases totaling at least 22,000 yen, including tax
STORES ネットショップ to launch “in-store pickup” on October 28, supporting everything from Christmas cake and osechi reservations to in-store collection
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STORES株式会社 will launch its “in-store pickup” feature on STORES ネットショップ on October 28, 2026, supporting seasonal products from reservation through in-store collection.
3 limited-edition models created through a collaboration between the watch brand “Luminox,” whose exclusive Japanese distributor is 株式会社リベルタ, and Australian motorsports team “Red Bull Ampol Racing” will go on sale on October 23, 2026.
Facts
Limited to 500 watches worldwide
45 mm case size
Weighs just 80 g
Continues glowing for up to approximately 25 years
Free online seminar: “How to Build an Information Security Organization by Focusing on ‘Behavior’ Rather Than ‘Awareness’”
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LRM株式会社 and 株式会社Godot will hold a free online seminar on November 5, 2026, on how to build an information security organization by focusing on “behavior” rather than “awareness.”
Toyota Finance begins a proof of concept (PoC) of the conversational AI platform “IVRy” in a commercial environment at its merchant desk
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株式会社IVRy will begin a proof of concept (PoC) in November 2026, using the conversational AI platform “IVRy” in a commercial environment at Toyota Finance’s merchant desk.
Facts
Launching in November 2026
Currently operating in all 47 prefectures and across 99 industries
CHANNEL J launches beta version of “Sabai Social,” a social media and review management service for restaurants in Thailand—centrally managing multiple social media and review sites and using AI to help streamline restaurant operations
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CHANNEL J (THAILAND) Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ピアラ, launched the beta version of “Sabai Social” on October 21, 2026. The service helps restaurants in Thailand streamline operations using AI and centrally manages multiple social media and review sites.
Food service operations at hospitals and welfare facilities face pressure to change amid labor shortages and rising prices. HOSPEX Japan 2026 and the Smart Life + Summit, exploring the sustainability of food service for hospitals and welfare facilities, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18–20.
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The 一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold a session on sustainable operations for hospital and welfare food services amid labor shortages and rising prices at the 48th HOSPEX Japan 2026・Smart Life + Summit, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18–20, 2026.
Synergy Marketing has launched “商談化AI（β）,” a new feature for its marketing SaaS Synergy!, which supports outreach to customer lists. The feature uses AI to research target companies and generate email copy and sales call scripts based on “Why you” and “Why now,” aiming to reduce sales representatives’ preparation time and improve the quality of proposals.
[TECHNOA, specialists in production management and DX] to exhibit at “Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026” — a technology exhibition and business-matching event bringing together leading companies
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株式会社テクノア will exhibit at “Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026,” to be held at Convex Okayama from Nov. 11 to 12, 2026. Centering on its cloud-compatible production management system series “TECHS,” the company will showcase “defensive DX” and “offensive DX” solutions. It also highlights that the new feature “TECHS-S NOA,” released on July 1, integrates via API with ミスミ社’s product database.
Following AI posture analysis: Production begins on custom stretch videos tailored to each company’s common workplace patterns and tasks
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a service that creates and provides company-specific stretch videos based on AI posture analysis results and observations of workplace tasks.
HENNGE One integrates with AssetView Cloud ＋, a cloud service for information security centered on people, streamlining certificate issuance and distribution
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HENNGE株式会社 announced that it has integrated its cloud security service HENNGE One with 株式会社ハンモック’s operations management tool AssetView Cloud ＋, streamlining certificate issuance and distribution and enhancing security.
Facts
More than 3 million users
Won first place for the 5th consecutive year
Changed its listing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in October 2026
Branding Engineer, part of the TWOSTONE&Sons Group, to co-host a seminar with Direct Human Marketing for business leaders on “AI Investment and Organizational Structures to Improve the P&L”
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Branding Engineer, a group company of 株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons, will co-host a seminar with 株式会社ダイレクトヒューマンマーケティング on Oct. 28, 2026, on designing AI investments to transform the P&L (profit and loss statement).
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
5,000 yen
More than 25 client companies supported
Contributed to the launch of 3 businesses
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons、株式会社Branding Engineer、株式会社ダイレクトヒューマンマーケティング、enablex-inc.com、growth-one.co.jp、Midworks、Midworks for AI、TechStars Agent、Expert Partners Marketing
A TPM-listed company shares its experience. Learn from multiple perspectives about growth strategies, understanding the system and market, making use of a listing, and practical experiences: “TOKYO PRO Market Listing Strategies to Accelerate Corporate Growth — Strengthen the Management Foundation and Map Out the Next Move”
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング will hold a seminar on “TOKYO PRO Market Listing Strategies to Accelerate Corporate Growth” on Oct. 30, 2026. A Tokyo Stock Exchange research officer and the WizBiz representative will explain the system and share their experiences, offering insights into how to make use of a TPM listing and growth strategies.
From a 9-layer opera cake to savory bites accented with chocolate and chocolate tastings: a heartwarming Christmas filled with chocolate. Minimal’s Christmas afternoon tea begins in December
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Chocolate specialty store Minimal, operated by 株式会社βace, will offer “Minimal Chocolate Afternoon Tea 26 Christmas” at its Azabudai Hills location on weekends only from Dec. 5 to 27, 2026. The price is 7,900 yen (tax included).
Facts
December 5, 2026
Dec. 27
¥7,900
9 layers
80% cacao
112 awards to date
Companies mentioned：株式会社βace、Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -、Minimal、JICA
Korean illustration brand “WARMGREY TAIL(ウォームグレイテール)” to hold a pop-up in Fukuoka from Monday, Nov. 2
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Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea LIVING will hold a limited-time pop-up store for Korean illustration brand WARMGREY TAIL at AMU Plaza Hakata from Nov. 2, 2026.
[STATE OF ESCAPE] Limited-time shop opening at 伊勢丹新宿店! New charm collection and embroidery customization event
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Australian handmade bag brand STATE OF ESCAPE will open a limited-time shop at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Nov. 4, selling a new charm collection and holding an embroidery customization event.
Facts
Nov. 4 (Wed)
￥56,100
￥19,800
￥17,600
￥22,000
About 1 month
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027
Companies mentioned：STATE OF ESCAPE、伊勢丹新宿店、株式会社リトルリーグ
[Givenchy] Second 2026 holiday launch: limited-edition coffret sets featuring popular fragrances, perfect for gifting!
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For its second 2026 holiday launch, Givenchy is releasing limited-edition coffret sets featuring popular fragrances such as Irresistible and L’Interdit, makeup kits, and the Soin Noir Premium Coffret. The brand is also running a promotion offering a “Givenchy Black Monogram Vanity” with purchases of 36,300 yen or more.
A new sundae topped with KitKat flakes is coming to バーガーキング®! The rich chocolate sauce and irresistibly crispy flakes make the new King Fusion ~made with KITKAT®~ a must-try!
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株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン will launch the new KitKat-flake sundae King Fusion ~made with KITKAT®~ at バーガーキング® for a limited time starting October 23, 2026. It will cost ¥490.
IKEA to hold “Halloween Night Shopping” at 3 IKEA stores nationwide on Friday, October 30, 2026
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IKEA Japan will hold “Halloween Night Shopping” on October 30, 2026, at 3 stores nationwide—IKEA Tokyo-Bay, IKEA新三郷 and IKEA福岡新宮—with extended hours and special events.
A 40-year-old struggling with becoming the temple’s successor finds their first love in a masked DJ!? 2025 Creative Awards winner 粟森ヤス makes novel-writing debut with 双葉社
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The novel Party Is Over Someday by 粟森ヤス, winner of the 双葉社 Literary Publishing Department Award at the 2025 Creative Awards, will be released by 双葉社 on October 21.
Hani-chan dances to the theme of Kyoto’s Demachi “mame mochi”! アパマンショップ releases the 24th installment of its “50-Sound Dance” series, the Demachi edition, today
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APAMAN株式会社 will release the 24th installment of its “50-Sound Dance Project” on October 21, 2026, featuring アパマンショップ official character ハニちゃん dancing to “mame mochi,” a food associated with Kyoto’s Demachi area. The videos have received approximately 155,000 views in total.
[350,000 copies sold across the series] Beloved yoga book for people who struggle with exercise, “Reset Your Autonomic Nervous System Anywhere! Lazy Yoga,” gets a long-awaited paperback edition!
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株式会社飛鳥新社 will release a paperback edition of the practical comic essay “Reset Your Autonomic Nervous System Anywhere! Lazy Yoga” on October 28, 2026. The bestseller has sold more than 350,000 copies across the series and includes new poses and newly drawn comics.
Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session
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株式会社キズキ provides support for issues such as school nonattendance and financial hardship through systems, and will hold an information session for applicants who can thrive as managers even in their 20s.
Second phase of the 4-party Makurazaki collaboration project launches!
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A collaboration project involving 4 parties—株式会社ソラシドエア, Satsuma Shuzo, the Regional Trading Company Promotion Organization and 枕崎市—has begun production and sales of the second original sweet potato shochu, Sorayori. 2027 (limited to 2,000 bottles), as well as a 1-day-only sale of sweet potato snacks made with “Michishizuku,” the sweet potato used as an ingredient in the first product.
Supporting people with school nonattendance or developmental characteristics in returning to learning. キズキ共育塾 launches its “Start Learning Again Your Way This Fall” campaign
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キズキ共育塾, a one-to-one, fully individualized tutoring school operated by 株式会社キズキ, is running its “Start Learning Again Your Way This Fall” campaign for people with school nonattendance or developmental characteristics. Those who inquire by October 31, 2026, can receive a free 50-minute trial lesson, and new enrollees receive 4 free winter-course sessions.
電通総研’s corporate DC investment support service “Money Sherpa” adopted by オーナーズクラス
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電通総研’s corporate DC investment support service “Money Sherpa” has been adopted by オーナーズクラス, the plan administrator, and is scheduled to become available from the end of 2026 to business owners and approximately 20,000 employees at around 300 small and midsize companies supported by the company.
Terada Warehouse to hold “TERRADA ART AWARD 2027,” a contemporary art award supporting emerging artists
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寺田倉庫株式会社 will hold “TERRADA ART AWARD 2027,” a contemporary art award supporting emerging artists. Applications will be accepted from December 16, 2026, through February 19, 2027, and 5 finalist groups will receive ¥3 million in production funding and the opportunity to exhibit at WHAT MUSEUM. The sponsors are 日本航空株式会社 and モエ ヘネシー ジャパン株式会社.
Facts
¥3 million will be provided to support production costs
5 finalist groups will be announced
Companies mentioned：寺田倉庫株式会社、日本航空株式会社、モエ ヘネシー ジャパン株式会社、ルイナール、藤原羽田合同会社、ロケットペンシル株式会社、WHAT MUSEUM
Australian-born premium Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez to open its Nishi-Shinjuku store on Saturday, November 28, 2026!
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The Nishi-Shinjuku store, the 6th Tokyo location of the Australian-born Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez operated by 株式会社トランジットメキシカンフードオペレーション, will open inside 明治安田新宿ビル on November 28, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
The 6th Tokyo location
Seating capacity: 84 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社トランジットホールディングス、株式会社トランジットメキシカンフードオペレーション、Guzman y Gomez、明治安田新宿ビル、Guzman y Gomez Japan
[Nagoya Takashimaya] “Gentle Living” and “Everyone’s Closet” showcase comfortable living through fashion items made with materials and products that are kind to people and the planet
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株式会社ジェイアール東海高島屋 will hold “Gentle Living,” showcasing products that are kind to people and the planet, and “Everyone’s Closet” at Nagoya Takashimaya. A total of 55 food, cosmetics and fashion vendors (including 6 first-time participants) and 13 vendors (including 1 first-time participant) addressing SDGs challenges will take part. Prices range from a few hundred yen to tens of thousands of yen.
CINC supports OBC's information media outlet “IPO Compass.” It designs pathways from content to products and builds a system that turns information dissemination into inquiries.
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株式会社CINC has provided consulting support to “IPO Compass,” an information media outlet for companies preparing for IPOs operated by 株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント（OBC）, since October 2025. It helped generate inquiries through content production and conversion pathway design.
Facts
Oct. 2025
May 2025
January 2017
July 2026
More than 860,000 cumulative implementations
Established: December 1980
Founded: April 2014
Securities code: 4378
Companies mentioned：株式会社CINC、株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント、OBC、CINC、株式会社CINC Capital
[Nagoya Takashimaya] From gourmet food and cosmetics to household goods, the first “Rice Festival!” will showcase the potential of rice to enrich everyday life!
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ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ will hold its first “Rice Festival!” from October 29 to November 3. Coinciding with the new rice season, the event will bring rice farmers and producers together with customers and showcase the potential of rice through a diverse range of products made from rice, including cosmetics, gourmet foods and household goods, as well as workshops.
Facts
October 29 (Thu.)
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
Brown rice green tea leaves (50 g)
¥1,782
Rice bran enzyme facial cleanser and makeup remover (70 g)
wiggle wiggle(ウィグル ウィグル), a lifestyle brand from Seoul, South Korea, hugely popular with Generation Z, launches Namco-exclusive prizes at Namco locations nationwide starting October 30, 2026 (Friday)!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will launch Namco-exclusive prizes from wiggle wiggle, a popular lifestyle brand from South Korea, starting October 30, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
H40cm×W34cm×D6cm
H13cm×W16cm×D4cm
H16cm×W12cm×D10cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、wiggle wiggle(ウィグル ウィグル)、ARTSHARE、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
Get ¥1,000 off just by making an enthusiastic pitch!? Tonndemi launches the “Full-Effort Declaration Discount” at Tonndemi locations nationwide starting October 27 (Tuesday).
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At “Tonndemi,” operated by 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス, a campaign called the “Full-Effort Declaration Discount” will launch on October 27, 2026. Customers can get ¥1,000 off the admission fee by making an enthusiastic pitch at reception.
Public-Private Side Jobs Promotion Council established to build a society where talent moves between the public and private sectors
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株式会社Another works has established the Public-Private Side Jobs Promotion Council to build a society where talent moves between the public and private sectors, and serves as its secretariat. A symposium commemorating its establishment will be held on November 18, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
In June 2025
Designating 2026 as the “first year of public servant side jobs”
Kintetsu Logistics Systems streamlines the review of approximately 8,500 contracts with TOKIUM AI's new lease classification
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株式会社近鉄ロジスティクス・システムズ has adopted the accounting AI agent “TOKIUM,” provided by 株式会社TOKIUM, to comply with the new lease accounting standards, streamlining the review of approximately 8,500 contracts.
Izu Hakone Bus travel planning and operation: Report on the “LOVOT pilgrimage site, Izunokuni City: private hotel meetup”
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GROOVE X株式会社 announced that the “LOVOT pilgrimage site, Izunokuni City: private hotel meetup,” planned by Izu Hakone Bus, was held on September 16–17, 2026. A total of 42 people and 31 『LOVOT』 units took part, with activities including a prayer ceremony at Mishima Taisha, travel on a chartered train and an overnight stay at Izu Nagaoka Onsen Hotel Tenbo.
Using Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park as a base, a study will assess the effectiveness of exercise and hot spring bathing under ongoing medical supervision.
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株式会社ラスイート was selected for a Cabinet Office research and demonstration project and has launched a demonstration project based at “Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park” to assess the effectiveness of using PHR under medical supervision, along with exercise and hot spring bathing.
Facts
A business consortium comprising 12 companies, with the company serving as its representative
Original「1か月7日以上」という温泉利用型健康増進施設での温泉療養に係る医療費控除の条件
Approximately 50 participants recruited through partner companies
Original3カ月間・週1回程度の運動と温泉療養を行い
Data on approximately 50 items, including hair, skin, brain, teeth, cardiovascular health, and musculoskeletal health
Introducing the “SPC Solution,” which automates everything from creating control charts to detecting anomalies on the Spotfire platform
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NTTドコモビジネスX株式会社 has launched the “SPC Solution,” which automates the compilation of quality data and anomaly detection at manufacturing sites. JX Advanced Metals, a semiconductor materials manufacturer, has implemented the solution on the Spotfire platform, achieving results including cutting document preparation time to less than one-tenth.
Facts
Less than one-tenth
About 20%
Companies mentioned：NTTドコモビジネスX株式会社、NTTコムオンライン、ＪＸ金属株式会社、JX金属、Cloud Software Group, Inc.
[Wednesday, Oct. 28, 16:00] Free online seminar featuring former KDDI infrastructure development division manager Mr. Tsurusawa, discussing the structure and bottlenecks of AI infrastructure investment
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株式会社ビザスク will host a free online seminar on Oct. 28 featuring Munehumi Tsurusawa, former manager in KDDI’s infrastructure development division, discussing the structure and bottlenecks of AI infrastructure investment.
Born in Tsukigata Town, one of Hokkaido’s leading wheat-producing areas. Launching 4 varieties of Hokkaido regional ramen made with 100% “Yumechikara” wheat
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Red Horse Corporation has developed 4 varieties of aged, dried-noodle ramen made with 100% “Yumechikara” wheat from Tsukigata Town, Hokkaido, in collaboration with JA月形町. Sales are scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Streamlining identity verification through a minimal start and flexible collaboration: Case study on the introduction of アールナイン’s “ProTech ID Checker” released
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株式会社ショーケース has published an interview with 株式会社アールナイン, which provides recruitment consulting services, as a case study on the introduction of its identity verification tool, “ProTech ID Checker.”
Facts
Securities code: 3909
Established in July 2009
Support provided to more than 800 companies to date
1,500 HR professionals
Introduced at more than 500 companies to date (as of October 2026)