[Hida Takayama store’s 1st anniversary] MY ONLY FRAGRANCE to relaunch 8 limited-edition fragrances starting Nov. 1
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To celebrate the 1st anniversary of its MY ONLY FRAGRANCE Hida Takayama store, 株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト will relaunch 8 limited-edition fragrances and offer purchase benefits from Nov. 1 through 30, 2026.
Facts
8 limited-edition fragrances
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
1st anniversary
10ml: 3,500 yen (tax included)
50ml: 7,500 yen (tax included)
100ml: 9,000 yen (tax included)
Purchases totaling at least 8,000 yen, tax included
Spend 10,000 yen or more, including tax
More than 110.43 million fragrance combinations
Companies mentioned：株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト、MY ONLY FRAGRANCE
The outing entertainment app “Prally” will launch “Puzzle Solving × Prally” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, turning everyday outings into puzzle-solving adventures. In collaboration with ハレガケ, the app will offer a new experience of exploring the city through puzzles linked to its game features.
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株式会社ギバース, in collaboration with 株式会社ハレガケ, will launch “Puzzle Solving × Prally,” an interactive experience using the outing entertainment app “Prally,” on Oct. 21, 2026. Following a trial in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, it will roll out a new area-based initiative to attract visitors and encourage them to explore.
Supporting work with “handwriting × AI.” Commercializing the dynabook V83/PA, a business-oriented 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible PC equipped with an “インテル® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor”
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Dynabook株式会社 has commercialized the business-oriented 13.3-inch 2-in-1 convertible PC “dynabook V83/PA,” equipped with an インテル processor, and the premium mobile notebook PC “dynabook G83R/RA,” and has begun accepting orders.
[AIO × Commerce] リデル launches “Commerce-ready AIO,” product data preparation that supports AI answers, comparisons, images and purchase pathways
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LIDDELL株式会社 will launch “Commerce-ready AIO,” a service for preparing product data to support AI answers, comparisons, images and purchase pathways, on Oct. 21, 2026.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
One of Japan’s largest influencer networks, with 50,000 people
Support provided to a cumulative total of 7,000 companies
AI brand assessment / 100,000 yen (before tax)
200,000 yen per month (tax included) and up
Companies mentioned：LIDDELL株式会社、リデル、TikTok、OpenAI、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google Merchant Center
アリナミン製薬株式会社 will launch “Vita Age,” a Class 3 OTC drug with a dual-antioxidant formula, exclusively through mail order at アリナミン製薬ダイレクト on Oct. 28, 2026.
ポール・スミス and フェンダー® unveil capsule collection celebrating music, design and craftsmanship
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ポール・スミス and フェンダー® unveiled a capsule collection on Oct. 21, 2026. Marking the 80th anniversaries of both brands, the collection features 16 apparel items, the Japan-made collaborative guitar “Made in Japan Paul Smith Telecaster®,” and accessories.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
フェンダー celebrates its 80th anniversary as it turns 80
New “Solo Traveler Rooms” designed for women traveling alone at 上諏訪温泉しんゆ, a hot spring inn on Lake Suwa in Nagano
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合資会社親湯温泉, which operates the hot spring inn 上諏訪温泉しんゆ in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, announced that it opened “Yuyu,” a room for solo travelers designed for women traveling alone, in August 2026.
Free admission for people who live, work or study in Shinjuku Ward on Friday, Nov. 6. The Kabukicho shunga exhibition will stay open until 22:00 for “Friday Night”: “Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition WA”
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Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition WA will hold “Friday Night,” offering free evening admission on Nov. 6 to people who live, work or study in Shinjuku Ward. ピピちゃんファーム and 一般財団法人アーネスト育成財団 are participating, and closing time will be extended to 22:00.
Facts
Cumulative attendance of 23,797
Visitors from more than 30 countries
Original11月6日（金）18:00～22:00の夜帯
The other admission ticket will be discounted by 300 yen
株式会社アニメイト will hold a fair from Oct. 22, 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of manga artist An Momose’s debut. Customers who purchase eligible items will receive a card with a reproduced signature, and a mini-museum will also be held at the Ikebukuro Main Store.
Niigata Prefecture named to U.S. National Geographic’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2027,” the only Japanese entry
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Niigata Prefecture was the only Japanese destination selected for U.S. National Geographic’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2027.” The article praised the art festival and fermentation culture of the Echigo-Tsumari area.
On Oct. 13, 2026, ミツフジ株式会社 welcomed a delegation from ハワイ州産業経済開発観光局 (DBEDT) to its Fukushima Center to explore opportunities for collaboration using wearable technology.
Facts
Oct. 13, 2026
Approximately 10 people
2018
About 2.4 ha
About 3,700 m²
About 800 m²
30 vehicles
24 hours
1956
Companies mentioned：ミツフジ株式会社、ハワイ州産業経済開発観光局、DBEDT、Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism、パシフィック国際ハイテク研究センター、Pacific International Center for High Technology Research、PICHTR、Hawaii News Now、米日カウンシル、U.S.-Japan Council、ハワイ州観光局日本支局、経済産業省
Embark Studios, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ネクソン, is launching the new season, “Season 12: PRIME TIME,” in the team shooter THE FINALS on Oct. 20, 2026. Updates include the introduction of “Solo Showdown,” the game’s first individual battle mode, and an update to the destruction system, “Dynamicism 2.0.”
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
12 players
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクソン、Embark Studios AB、NVIDIA GeForce NOW、Steam、Xbox Series X/S、PlayStation
Space Tech Accelerator selected for Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries program supporting investment feasibility studies to secure stable supply chains for food and production materials
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Space Tech Accelerator株式会社 has been selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ Reiwa 8 fiscal year program supporting investment feasibility studies to secure stable supply chains for food and production materials. The program will identify common challenges faced by Japanese companies in the sustainable procurement of agricultural products such as palm oil, and examine the feasibility of building efficient research and monitoring systems using satellite data and local information.
[Another story in the night sky after the fireworks] アゲハライド’s drone show LIGHTDANCe brought the festival to a close at Saitama Stadium 2002
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AGEHARIDe株式会社 presented its drone show LIGHTDANCe around Saitama Stadium 2002 as the finale of the 24th Midori Ward Residents’ Festival and the 12th Urawa Misono Festival & Fireworks Display, held in Saitama City on Oct. 18, 2026.
サンエックス株式会社 will open 2 of Japan’s first permanent “Sumikko Gurashi Rooms” at ハイランドリゾート ホテル＆スパ on Nov. 28, 2026. Reservations open from 12 p.m. on Oct. 28.
DMPAI, an AI tool for small and midsize businesses that creates custom business apps simply by talking to it; unlimited users from 20,000 yen per month. Registered IT tool under the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026
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株式会社ディーエムピーアソシエイツ has launched DMPAI, an AI tool for small and midsize businesses. Business apps can be created simply by speaking to it in Japanese, with unlimited users starting at 20,000 yen per month. It is registered as an IT tool under the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.
Facts
From 20,000 yen per month, before tax
Since our founding in 1997
You can receive a subsidy covering up to 1/2 of the implementation cost
More than 160 sample apps by industry available
Manual verification that used to take 1 hour every day can now be completed in 5 minutes
Subsidy amount: 50,000 yen or more and less than 1.5 million yen
Become an employee while retaining the flexibility of freelance work: オハヨウプロダクションズ launches new “Creative Crew” program
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オハヨウプロダクションズ has launched “Creative Crew,” a new program that enables people to retain the flexibility of freelance work while receiving employee benefits such as social security and a stable income.
アヤプラスハウス to grand-open new model home “yado” in Ishioka, Ibaraki, on Saturday, Oct. 10; features patented “FB-6 construction method”
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AYA＋HOUSE, a home brand developed by 石川住建株式会社, has grand-opened its new model home “yado” in Ishioka, Ibaraki. It features the patented “FB-6 construction method” and aims to combine design with home performance.
A “semi-independent life” even with a ventilator: home-visit nursing provider WyL opens “Will’s House Mizue,” a shared home with medical care, in Edogawa Ward
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Home-visit nursing provider WyL株式会社 opened “Will’s House Mizue,” a shared home offering medical care, in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2026. It plans to open its second location in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, in January 2027, and is stepping up recruitment.
New brand “cend” launches. First product is “美寿茶,” a wild-herb tea blended from 18 ingredients
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株式会社ヴィジョンステイト will launch the new brand “cend” on Oct. 21, 2026, and release “美寿茶,” a wild-herb tea blended from 18 ingredients, as its launch product. It will be available through the online marketplace stores of “ココナチュラル,” a select shop operated by 株式会社アルテオ.
Tourism website Corritrip partners with 京王電鉄バス to host “Katsunuma Winery Tour” starting from an intermediate express bus stop
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株式会社オリジンハブ’s tourism website Corritrip is partnering with 京王電鉄バス to hold a Katsunuma winery tour starting from an intermediate express bus stop over 3 days: Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and Nov. 6, 2026.
Foot-care product that files toenails instead of cutting them receives 117 orders in the week after newspaper coverage; sharp rise from 3 orders in its first 11 days, developed by a Hiroshima mold manufacturer
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Orders for “Magic Nail File for Feet: Toenail Trimmer That Doesn’t Cut,” a foot-care product that files toenails, developed by 松本金型株式会社, have surged since it was featured in 京都新聞.
Facts
Telephone orders rose to 117
There were 3 orders in the 11 days from launch through Sept. 27
¥2,200 (tax included).
Original要支援の認定を受けた高齢者の約4割
Original要介護の認定を受けた高齢者の約6割
Almost all (99.8%) said they could cut their own nails
Nanbu ironware effects pedal: 8th model is a reverb; KGR HARMONY of Oshu, Iwate, launches “Hibiki”
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KGR HARMONY of Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, will release “Hibiki,” its 8th effects pedal with a Nanbu ironware enclosure, on Oct. 30, 2026. It will also release “yamabuki,” an overdrive, and “ajisai,” a modulation/delay pedal, on Oct. 23 as the first products in its new washi paper design series “nagomi.”
Supporting children and young people facing hardship through food assistance! Crowdfunding campaign underway
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特定非営利活動法人こどもソーシャルワークセンター is crowdfunding to continue delivering bento meals to households facing financial hardship and families with young carers. After support from a partner company ended in August this year, it set a fundraising goal of 500,000 yen to cover the cost of 1,000 meals and is seeking donations through November 8, 2026.
Electric tuk-tuks to support event medical services: JFAT and eMoBi form business partnership to build a new event medical response system combining rapid response and environmental performance
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JFAT, the event medical services business operated by 株式会社One Crews, and 株式会社eMoBi, which operates electric tuk-tuks, have formed a business partnership to build a rapid, environmentally friendly mobile medical response system using Emobi.
Companies mentioned：株式会社One Crews、JFAT、Japan First Aid Team、株式会社eMoBi
Cross-check of 2,032 IT implementation support providers against the national corporate database: locations verified for 100% of matched companies, but only 16% list a website
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株式会社リレーションベース cross-checked 2,032 IT implementation support providers against the national corporate database, gBizINFO. The match rate based on corporate numbers was 100%, and addresses were listed for all companies, but only 16% had a website listed; the smaller the company, the lower the rate of website listings tended to be.
Visit 119 bars in Asagaya! Enjoy bar-hopping with “Choi-nomi tickets” at the 27th “Asagaya Bar Festival,” running for 4 days from Tuesday, November 10!
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The 27th “Asagaya Bar Festival” will take place for 4 days from November 10, 2026, in the Asagaya area of Suginami Ward, Tokyo. A total of 119 bars will participate in the bar-hopping event, which features “Choi-nomi tickets,” and a special event for solo drinkers will also be held on the final day.
The cumulative number of KOLs and KOCs engaged in inbound tourism and overseas markets has exceeded 300. Campaigns in 11 countries and regions are supported directly, without going through local agencies.
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Influencer marketing company Feiqu合同会社 announced that the cumulative number of KOLs and KOCs it has engaged in inbound tourism and overseas markets has exceeded 300, with their total following surpassing 20 million. Its campaigns now span 11 countries and regions, and the company says its strength lies in providing direct support without going through local agencies.
Facts
Cumulative total exceeds 300
Total combined followers exceed 20 million
Campaigns have expanded to 11 countries and regions
NOBLE DOMAINE, a leather care cream for luxury designer bags drawing attention, releases results of a moisturizing comparison test. Since launch, it has sold thousands of units, with repeat purchases and adoption by stores
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The leather care brand NOBLE DOMAINE, operated by 株式会社Tifarrow, has released the results of a moisturizing comparison test using genuine leather bags. The test showed that applying the cream helped maintain moisture content after drying. The company also highlighted thousands of units sold since sales began in 2019, as well as cases of bulk purchases by stores.
Beyond the Expo: “A new kind of wellness, starting with a single drop.” O[wa], from Oman, brings mindfulness into everyday life in Japan through frankincense candy
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O[wa], a frankincense candy brand from Oman, entered the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and continues to offer mindfulness experiences through pop-ups and events, primarily in Osaka and Kansai, even after the Expo’s conclusion. Purewells Japan leads its operations in Japan, bringing to everyday life in Japan the wellness concept of “frankincense × yoga” advocated by founder Tomoko Kojima.
Facts
Total event attendance of approximately 400,000 or more
Directly connected with approximately 30,000 or more visitors at the booth
Approximately 10,000 people sampled and experienced O[wa]
First officially sold in the Japanese market at the Oman Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
Sanfrecce Hiroshima strengthens data-driven communication with fans using PLAID’s “KARTE”
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima has launched an initiative using PLAID’s CX platform “KARTE” to integrate fan data and strengthen personalized communications. TONIQ is providing implementation support, and operations are underway for the 2026/27 season.
Facts
Capacity of about 28,500
Total attendance was 602,944
About 94,000 members
An increase of about 22,000 from the previous period
A miraculous match! The yellow suit and yellow tube were actually “in sync” for their 30th anniversaries. Dandy Sakano named the “yellow chef” for “Meiji Tube Butter 1/3”
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株式会社明治 has named Dandy Sakano, who is also marking the 30th anniversary of his debut, as the “yellow chef” for a campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Meiji Tube Butter 1/3.” A web commercial will be released on October 21, 2026.
“Bath Towel Graduation Declaration” sees strong performance with all 27 colors available at イオン九州.
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本多タオル株式会社’s “Bath Towel Graduation Declaration” has begun offering all 27 colors at several イオン九州 stores, with sales rising as bulk purchases increase.
How can manufacturers protect their production floors when workers are hard to find? 川相商事 to hold a free online seminar for manufacturers
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川相商事株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for manufacturers on the theme “How can manufacturers protect their production floors when workers are hard to find?”
Anyplace partners with カシワバラ・コーポレーション to launch pilot of remote-work-focused housing for international business professionals
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Anyplace Japan株式会社 has partnered with its parent company’s shareholders, カシワバラ・コーポレーション and カシワバラ・ハンズ, to launch a pilot of remote-work-focused housing for international business professionals at a property in Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo.
Facts
2026
Companies mentioned：Anyplace Japan株式会社、Anyplace Inc.、カシワバラ・コーポレーション、カシワバラ・ハンズ、JAPAN CON-TECH FUND
AI Animation Video Production Service “Anime-ru” Adds Landing Page and Website Production to Extend Videos’ Worlds
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株式会社ネオマチ has added a landing page and website production option to its AI animation video production service “Anime-ru,” and has begun offering support to develop a consistent world across videos and websites.
Facts
Total: ¥80,000 (excluding tax)
Up to 15 seconds: ¥30,000
Up to 30 seconds: ¥50,000
Up to 60 seconds: ¥90,000
Production of a 1-page landing page: additional ¥50,000
[Pre-opening on 10/21 (Wed.)] 2nd location of “洋食堂 オレん家゛,” originating in Kinshicho, opens 1 minute on foot from Funabashi Station. To mark the opening, 50 types of drinks, including draft beer and wine, and 1 pizza will be half price!
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株式会社Buzz Foods will hold the grand opening of Funabashi, the 2nd location of the Western-style bistro “洋食堂 オレん家゛,” in November 2026. During the pre-opening period, a special promotion will offer 50 types of drinks, including draft beer and wine, and pizza at half price.
Facts
50 types of drinks, including draft beer and wine
1 pizza
Margherita ¥1,700 (tax included)
Meat sauce ¥1,300 (tax included)
Roast Japanese beef with Marsala sauce ¥1,900 (tax included)
Posting but seeing no results? Free “SNS Bu Health Check” campaign limited to 10 companies | 株式会社ROOT VISION
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株式会社ROOT VISION’s hands-on marketing support service “SNS Bu” is offering its “SNS Bu Health Check,” which assesses companies’ social media management challenges and presents improvement measures, free of charge to a limited 10 companies.
Medical equipment management company 株式会社CE-WORKS selected for Kagoshima Prefecture’s “CHEST” program
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株式会社CE-WORKS, which manages medical equipment, has been selected for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year cohort of the “Kagoshima Startup Growth Support Program (CHEST),” hosted by Kagoshima Prefecture, and will give a pitch at a community event to be held on October 29.
Facts
There are 3 recipients selected for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year
The 3rd CHEST community event, to be held at Laika Work Lounge in Kagoshima City on October 29, 2026 (Thu.)
“We want more people to discover Matsubara’s great products!” Students take on the challenge of promoting the appeal of 松原市’s regional brand “La Matsubara”!
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阪南大学 will hold a PR event to raise awareness of 松原市’s regional brand “La Matsubara” at its university festival, “Amafes,” taking place at Seven Park Amami on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The student organizing committee and the Ikezawa Seminar will work together on sales of products from certified businesses, collaborative projects, stage promotions, and the use of promotional videos they produce.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1
Original10時～16時
In May 2010
Since fiscal 2015
The first cohort in 2017
Companies mentioned：学校法人 阪南大学、阪南大学、松原ブランド研究会、一般社団法人松原青年会議所、松原市、松原商工会議所、創作揚げ工房 さ・ん・ぽ、和泉食品、吉乃屋 松原、ツムラ本店、大阪エコ農産物まったら愛っ娘推進協議会上田、稲田ファーム、幸南食糧、ヤマゲン、和味（なごみ）、吉田枕、廣川昆布、洋菓子店 MIKA doi YASU、コーマ
システム ディ announces “Civic Vision,” a public asset strategy support system
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株式会社システム ディ is developing “Civic Vision,” a platform that integrates municipal financial and facility information to support long-term public asset strategies. It plans to begin rolling out the service in fall 2027.
Facts
The company plans to begin rolling out features sequentially from around fall 2027
To more than 1,000 municipalities, representing over half of all municipalities nationwide
To be held at Makuhari Messe on October 27–28, 2026
Kanata begins offering next-generation CMS “ALAYA 7.5,” with a headless option and enhanced support for Government Cloud
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彼方株式会社 will begin offering its next-generation CMS “ALAYA 7.5,” featuring a headless option and enhanced support for Government Cloud, on October 21, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Original90 万円～
Companies mentioned：彼方株式会社、総務省、国土交通省、エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構、製品評価技術基盤機構、東京都新宿区、福岡県北九州市、羽田空港旅客ターミナル、日本農薬株式会社、東京大学、Amazon Web Services、AWS
RITABO launches “Caltiva,” a CTI tool for outbound sales calls
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RITABO株式会社 has launched “Caltiva,” a CTI tool for outbound sales calls. The tool uses AI to analyze calls and automatically generate talk scripts tailored to each representative, and is available for ¥5,000 per month. A 30-day free trial is available for applications made by the end of the year.
Facts
30-day free trial
Company database covering more than 110,000 companies
[Qoo10 exclusive] Two new shades of vegan rose PDRN lip balm from Korea’s “haruharu wonder” launch on October 21!
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Two new shades of lip balm from Korean skincare brand “haruharu wonder” will launch exclusively on Qoo10 from October 21, alongside a limited-time promotion.
“Mujinzo’s” popular winter item gets an upgrade! “Kiwami Shrimp Miso Ramen,” packed with rich shrimp flavor and the aroma of the sea, now on sale
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Niigata-origin ramen restaurants “Mujinzo” and “無尽蔵 味噌と出汁” began selling “Kiwami Shrimp Miso Ramen,” a new winter-limited product with enhanced sweet shrimp flavor, on October 16, 2026.
Create kintone-integrated web forms with AI in as little as 90 seconds. New feature helps migrate existing forms
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ビットリバー株式会社 has added AI functionality to its kintone-integrated service “Kanal-WEB Form Plan” and launched a new feature that automatically creates a new web form and kintone app in as little as 90 seconds by entering the URL of an existing form. Available for ¥4,280 per month.
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社イコリス, “family” was the most commonly cited source of influenza infection, at 44.0%, exceeding “workplace or school” at 31.7%. In addition, 34.3% said they had caught the flu even though no one around them was infected; among them, “going into a crowded place” was the most common suspected cause, at 43.7%. A total of 42.3% said they felt awkward when returning to work or school.
FOREX.com launches Japan’s first weekend trading service for U.S. Stock 500 CFDs and U.S. Tech 100 CFDs Copy
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FOREX.com, an online trading platform operated by StoneX証券株式会社, has launched Japan's first weekend trading service for U.S. stock 500 CFDs and U.S. tech stock 100 CFDs.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
80,000 companies
260,000 accounts
Companies mentioned：FOREX.com、StoneX証券株式会社、StoneX Group Inc.
Taiwan Sanpo eSIM makes Travel AI Rescue free from Oct. 21 through Nov. 30 with its unlimited plan requiring no identity verification. 3 days for 1,500 yen. A renewal celebration for Taiwan Sanpo, a media outlet about temples and deities in Taiwan
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 will run a campaign from Oct. 21 through Nov. 30, 2026, waiving the Travel AI Rescue fee included with purchases of the unlimited plan for Taiwan Sanpo eSIM, to mark the renewal of its web media outlet Taiwan Sanpo.
Facts
3 days for 1,500 yen
Normally 600 yen
High-speed service up to 1 GB per day
Can be used continuously at 5 Mbps
Covered in 310 articles
Companies mentioned：ジャグプロジェクト合同会社、G DATA Software 日本法人、晋遊舎、台湾観光署、外務省、日本台湾交流協会
5 groups selected as recipients of the 5th Yudo Culture Awards, which elevate bathing into Japanese culture!
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The Yudo Culture Promotion Association, a general incorporated association, announced 5 groups of recipients of the 5th Yudo Culture Awards, which elevate bathing into Japanese culture. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
5 award-winning groups
Nov. 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year
Operates 81 facilities in Japan and overseas
Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 湯道文化振興会、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、一般社団法人 有馬温泉観光協会、黒川温泉観光旅館協同組合、檜 創建 株式会社、株式会社新保浴場、星野リゾート、一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団
Transport robots move cultivation racks, bringing "Physical AI" to plant factories: MD-Farm unveils next-generation production system
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MD-Farm株式会社 unveiled a new system in which transport robots (AVG) move cultivation racks, along with its "Physical AI for Indoor Farming" concept. It filed a patent application in Oct. 2026 and is conducting a demonstration in Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture. The company, which aims to expand agricultural technology, is proposing a new industrial category called "AgrI-DX."
SINSS to open its largest-ever 3rd-anniversary POP-UP STORE at andST TOKYO on Saturday, Oct. 24
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Fashion brand SINSS will hold a 3rd-anniversary POP-UP STORE at andST TOKYO starting Oct. 24. The event will be its largest ever and feature advance sales of the 2026 fall/winter collection and limited-edition items. Director TERU will also visit.
Facts
3rd anniversary
Oct. 24
November 13
Wait times of up to 5 hours
Approximately 2 times the area
Companies mentioned：SINSS、andST TOKYO、WITH HARAJUKU、ZOZOTOWN、株式会社ONE FIVE
150 parents and children get engrossed! A hugely popular scrap-material craft workshop held at そまのかわファーム
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On Oct. 11, 2026, 株式会社高木包装 set up an experiential booth for its SDKids craft kits, made using leftover cardboard, at the そまのかわファーム Nara City farm and sales outlet. The event was a huge success, with 150 parents and children taking part.
gaaboo and movel launch "Shibuya no Sakiccho," a radio show by young creators living in the social media era
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株式会社gaaboo and its group company 株式会社movel began broadcasting "Shibuya no Sakiccho," a radio program by young creators, on community FM station Shibuya no Radio in Oct. 2026.
From "Can we hire them?" to "Can we assign them safely?": Launch of a series of columns on safety training for foreign drivers
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株式会社外国人ドライバー支援機構 (FDSO) has launched a 6-part series of columns for transport operators on safety education for foreign drivers, titled "A system for training foreign drivers that starts before they arrive in Japan." The 2nd installment was published on Oct. 28, and new installments will be posted every Wednesday thereafter.
Bringing "light stimulation to the fingertips," developed 20 years ago, to society today
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エクボ株式会社 announced that it will make public "暖ぼ～る," its near-infrared light stimulation technology for the fingertips, developed approximately 20 years ago.
株式会社ゼロワン to make its first appearance in the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027 in the U.S.
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株式会社ゼロワン has been selected to make its first appearance in the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027, to be held in Las Vegas, U.S., in Jan. 2027. Selected as 1 of the 35 startups supported by ジェトロ, it will showcase original products including "ZEKOO" and "Hanjo" and assess business opportunities in the North American market.
4 original-design manhole covers installed at 同志社大学! The "gift to their alma mater" by 2 graduates becomes reality
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株式会社TAK JAPAN's brand JAPAN UNDERGROUND installed a total of 4 original-design manhole covers at the Imadegawa and Kyotanabe campuses, with the help of 2 graduates of 同志社大学. An unveiling ceremony was held on Oct. 15, 2026, and related merchandise is also on sale.
Facts
A total of 4 original-design manhole covers
October 2026
6 types of original merchandise
Made a reality approximately 9 months after the proposal
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce at 同志社大学 in March 2020
In 2021
In Sado, Niigata Prefecture, in 2025
Designs representing all 47 prefectures
Built in 1894
Issued in April 2026
ONE PURPOSE, Vol. 218
A history spanning more than 150 years since its founding
[NEW OPEN] A new-style bar where diners can freely choose from approximately 30–40 types of large-plate dishes, 百ROMAN 裏なんば店, grand opens in Ura-Namba, Osaka, on Thursday, Oct. 22!
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The new-style bar “百ROMAN 裏なんば店,” operated by 株式会社ファンインターナショナル, will grand-open in Osaka’s Ura-Namba district on Oct. 22, 2026. Customers can choose from approximately 30–40 types of large-plate dishes displayed in a showcase, and the venue has both standing-room and table seating.
VIBY, a 5-member Japanese boy group represented by Rii.MJ, held an encore busking event at Seoul Plaza on Oct. 17, 2026, drawing approximately 500 people. Local Korean fans accounted for 80% of the enthusiastic crowd.
Facts
Original全員10代の日本人5人組
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
More than approximately 500 people gathered
Companies mentioned：Rii.MJ、ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.、TWS、EXO、SHINee、CUTIE STREET、BTS、TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Samba is coming to Michiniwa again this year! The 3-day “Michiniwa Meetup Autumn Play 2026” will be packed with music and nature experiences, including a jazz-funk street procession, student jazz performances and an orchestra performance!
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The 三宮本通商店街振興組合 and others will hold “Michiniwa Meetup Autumn Play 2026” over 3 days from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2026. The music festival will feature a street procession by K-106, a samba parade by フェジョン・プレット, a live performance by 関西学生ジャズ連合 and a performance by 神戸大学交響楽団. Nature experience events such as HERB TABLE and an urban stargazing event will also be held.
Even in an era when everything is available online, more than 80% of people buy alcohol for home at supermarkets! The 2 major barriers to online shopping are “feeling shortchanged by shipping costs” and “uncertainty about the product and its taste.” An in-depth look at purchasing behavior in stores and online!
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A survey by 株式会社シナブル found that more than 80% of alcohol purchased for home use is bought at physical stores, particularly supermarkets. The barriers to online purchases are “feeling shortchanged by shipping costs” and “uncertainty about the product and its taste.” Repeat-purchase conditions and criteria for choosing brands also vary by age group.
[Events begin sequentially from Nov. 1] Marino’s food education marks its 45th anniversary. Cheese and children grow by leaps and bounds. “Kids’ Pizza-Making Experience” using freshly made mozzarella cheese
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To mark its 45th anniversary, 株式会社マリノ will hold “Mozzarella Cheese & Kids’ Pizza-Making Experience” at 4 イオンモール venues in the Tokai region from Nov. 1, 2026, through mid-January 2027.
MQue, whose strength is thermal management, selected for Phase C of NEDO’s “Technology Research and Development Program for Identifying Seeds for New Energy and Other Fields and Bringing Them to Market”
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株式会社MQue has been selected for Phase C of NEDO’s “Technology Research and Development Program for Identifying Seeds for New Energy and Other Fields and Bringing Them to Market.” Over the 2 years from October 2026 to September 2028, it will develop a design and development platform for heat-pump heat exchangers.
アラスカ航空 Group announced a new nonstop route between Osaka and Seattle under the ハワイアン航空 brand, launching in May 2027. It also announced nonstop service between Papeete and Seattle, expanding its network of long-haul international routes from Seattle.
Co-hosting the food co-creation conference “FOOD JAPAN SUMMIT 2026 in NAGOYA” — also sponsoring the event in Miyazaki
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合同会社折兼ホールディングス will sponsor “FOOD JAPAN SUMMIT 2026 in MIYAZAKI,” to be held in Miyazaki in November 2026, and co-host “FOOD JAPAN SUMMIT 2026 in NAGOYA,” to be held in Nagoya in December of the same year. Group representatives are scheduled to speak at both events as part of efforts to expand collaboration toward realizing a sustainable food business.
株式会社ヤマヒサ expands its disaster preparedness and mitigation business! Begins handling KTX’s flood barriers to help protect against torrential rain and flooding
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株式会社ヤマヒサ will expand its disaster preparedness and mitigation business by beginning to handle KTX株式会社’s flood-control product, “止水板,” on Oct. 1, 2026.
EC management system “TEMPOSTAR” adds support for futureshop’s “Product Management (upgrade version)”
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SAVAWAY株式会社 announced that its centralized e-commerce management system, “TEMPOSTAR,” now supports “Product Management (upgrade version)” on the SaaS e-commerce platform futureshop.
One-stop security training delivery and recordkeeping: Launch of “BitoB Training,” an education cloud for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社BitoB has launched “BitoB Training,” a security education cloud service for small and medium-sized businesses. The service meets the requirements of the SCS assessment system and automates everything from providing learning materials to storing records, significantly reducing the workload of staff in charge.
Facts
Original1ユーザー月額180円
Available for groups of 5 or more
Stores course completion and training records for 3 years or more
202 hours when designing training and managing records in-house
13 hours when using “BitoB Training”
Approximately 90% reduction
Assuming a company with 50 employees
Comes standard with learning materials covering 10 topics
Companies mentioned：株式会社BitoB、BitoB、Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud、Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage、LINEWORKS
“If the president suddenly disappeared, could the company keep running?” Inquiries about not knowing company information are increasing after the sudden deaths of business owners. 京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター urges businesses to make visible the things “only the president knows”
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京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター is addressing the problem of information “known only to the president” becoming an obstacle to running a company after a business owner’s sudden death. It will hold a seminar on Nov. 13 and is urging businesses to make such information visible.
“First Menstruation Kit” distributed free to PTAs and elementary schools; 1,000 kits to be awarded by lottery
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As the 3rd installment of the “First Menstruation” project, Siblings合同会社 and Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will distribute, free of charge and in a limited quantity of 1,000 sets, kits combining an educational booklet about vaginal discharge with care products.
Next-generation geothermal startup GeoDreams to participate in “OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2026”
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株式会社GeoDreams will participate in “OIST-Lifetime Startup Elevate 2026,” to be held in Okinawa in November 2026, through the Poster Elevate program. The company aims to commercialize next-generation closed-loop geothermal power generation, advancing decarbonization and greater energy self-sufficiency.
折兼 launches 140th anniversary website, featuring words from people involved in food in a word cloud.
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株式会社折兼 has launched a special website to mark its 140th anniversary. The site features a 140th anniversary video and an initiative inviting posts about “the future of food,” displaying submitted words in a word cloud. The company also plans to run a similar initiative at an exhibition in October.
Limited to 200 sets worldwide! JP Golf launches special-edition “JP Prime Iron Black Croc Edition” irons with a crocodile pattern
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株式会社ハスラック has launched JP Golf’s special-edition “JP Prime Iron Black Croc Edition” irons in a limited run of 200 sets worldwide. The allocation of 25 sets for Japan sold out.
ハウスケープ株式会社 launches “とそプロ,” a directory of painting contractors offering a “pre-contract finished-look preview” to help prevent regrets over exterior painting that “didn’t look as expected”
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ハウスケープ株式会社 has launched “とそプロ,” a directory of painting and roofing contractors that use AI color simulation to show customers how the finished work will look before they sign a contract.
One of the largest machine tool exhibitions in Kure history! 株式会社FRICS Fab to exhibit at “2026 3rd Kure TOOLS FES!” (11/18)
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株式会社FRICS Fab, which provides DX support services for the manufacturing industry, will exhibit at “2026 3rd Kure TOOLS FES!” in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, on November 18, 2026. More than 40 manufacturers will exhibit at the event, showcasing products and services related to automation and DX.
Move summer clothes out of closets dampened by prolonged rain! リナビス launches limited-time “Spring/Summer Clothing Cleaning Course” with storage for up to 12 months
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株式会社リナビス will launch a limited-time “Spring/Summer Clothing Cleaning Course,” combining cleaning for spring and summer clothing with storage for up to 12 months.
“Foreman Training Correspondence Course” combines video learning and group discussions, making it easier to take foreman training even at busy worksites
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株式会社日本建設情報センター has launched a “Foreman Training Correspondence Course” combining video learning with online group discussions. The course runs for 60 days and costs 13,200 yen (tax included).
Fortis Intelligence Advisory and エルテス launch comprehensive counterintelligence support service “CISENTRA”
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Fortis Intelligence Advisory株式会社 and 株式会社エルテス launched “CISENTRA,” a comprehensive counterintelligence support service to protect critical technologies and personnel at companies and research institutions from espionage, on October 21, 2026.
AI added to the guidance-record function of childcare ICT system “Pastel Apps”
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株式会社サンロフト has added an AI support feature to the guidance-record function of its childcare ICT system “Pastel Apps” and began offering it on October 21, 2026.
Japanese performance running brand HYBEX to begin selling “HX LENS v2” on Saturday, October 31. New color and expanded retail availability.
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Japanese performance running brand HYBEX will begin selling the running shoe “HX LENS v2,” featuring an updated sole structure, on October 31, alongside the new “Liminal Yellow” color. The number of retail locations carrying the shoe will also expand.
Retail-focused hybrid cloud POS register “poscm_plus” adds support for the refund method through integration with 株式会社 J&J Tax Free
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株式会社ウェブベース’s POS register “poscm_plus” has integrated with the system of 株式会社J&J Tax Free and now supports the refund method, which takes effect on November 1, 2026.
Survey of 300 women finds “pain” and “downtime” are the leading concerns about gynecological cosmetic procedures
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In a survey of 300 women conducted by 医療法人社団渓山会’s サイトリ杉山美容クリニック, “pain (74.3%)” and “downtime (61.0%)” ranked as the top concerns about gynecological cosmetic procedures.
Facts
300 women
It seems painful: 74.3%
Unable to take time for post-surgery downtime (impact on work and daily life): 61.0%
Embarrassed about being seen by doctors or staff: 52.7%
Hotel room TVs become game consoles playable with a remote / ラ・ジェント・ステイ札幌大通 adds gaming feature to “asagotta TV”
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合同会社甲南キッチン, which develops the hotel IT solution “asagotta TV,” added a gaming feature playable using only the TV remote and introduced it at ラ・ジェント・ステイ札幌大通 in July 2026.
Recycled garbage bags made from waste stretch film | Building an environmentally friendly recycling loop | キユーピータマゴ株式会社 customer case study
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マツダ株式会社 is working with キユーピータマゴ株式会社 to collect and recycle unwanted stretch film from the company’s factories, turn it into garbage bags called “Eco Fukuro,” and reuse them as part of a circular initiative.
[Survey on women’s livestreaming] Nearly half have never tried it despite their interest—the top reason is fear of being identified; 60% are open to it if they do not have to show their face
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A survey by 株式会社マシェバラトーク found that 44.7% of women interested in livestreaming had never tried it, with fear of being identified the biggest obstacle. However, 60.3% said they would be open to it if they did not have to show their face.
Exhibition “相客香（あいきゃくこう）” brings Japanese arts and crafts to the world, opening at Higashiyama Jishoji (Ginkakuji Temple) in Kyoto
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The 日本の美術工芸を世界へ実行委員会 will hold the exhibition “相客香（あいきゃくこう）” at Higashiyama Jishoji (Ginkakuji Temple) in Kyoto from Nov. 8 to 10, 2026. The exhibition will feature works by 16 artists, with admission priced at ¥3,000. TOUCH GROUP株式会社 and others are supporting the event.
Winner of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award: Double win at the 42nd Urban Parks Competition
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株式会社日比谷アメニス announced that Nagaoka Park received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and Wadabori Park received the Director-General of the City Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award at the 42nd Urban Parks Competition.
Facts
More than 40 years have passed since it opened in 1982
including completing it in just 3 years
The Zenpukuji River, a first-class river with a channel length of 10.5 km
From top idols of the 80s to popular DJs and comedians! Yoko Minamino, Yu Hayami, DJ KOO and other star guests gather at Roppongi disco Maharaja! “MAHARAJA 16th ANNIVERSARY” to be held!
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Roppongi disco and nightclub “MAHARAJA ROPPONGI” will hold “MAHARAJA ROPPONGI 16th ANNIVERSARY,” a special event marking 16 years since its reopening, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 5, 2026. Star guests including Yoko Minamino, Yu Hayami and DJ KOO will appear, making it an anniversary celebration for people of all ages.
Japan’s largest winter festival of lights, “Kobe Illuminage,” starts Oct. 23 (Friday)! New displays include “Butterfly Swing” and “Rainbow Animals”
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一般社団法人日本イルミネーション協会 announced that “Kobe Illuminage” will open on Oct. 23, 2026. In its 17th season, new displays will include “Butterfly Swing,” “Rainbow Animals” and a “Balloon Play Area.” The event will run through Feb. 14, 2027.
Facts
Opens on Oct. 23 (Friday), 2026
The event is being held for the 17th time this year