Newly built income-generating wooden apartment building “SOLASIA LUFRA Kanamachi” completed
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大和ハウスリアルエステート株式会社 has completed construction of “SOLASIA LUFRA Kanamachi,” a newly built income-generating wooden apartment building in Higashikanamachi, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. It has 12 units and is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
Facts
12 units in total
3-story wooden building with a galvanized steel roof
“Which tasks can we automate with our Copilot?” Answering with real-world measurements. Workflow visualization AI “メボシ” automates technology selection and requirements definition for AI implementation tailored to a company’s standard tools
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株式会社Renewer has added a new feature to its workflow visualization AI “メボシ,” enabling it to select technology candidates for automation plans from within a company’s registered standard technology stack, such as generative AI platforms and RPA, and automatically design workflows for after implementation.
Virtual office tool LIVEWORK (Livework) releases integration with cloud-based attendance management system KING OF TIME (King of Time)
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株式会社ライブリンクス has released an integration between its virtual office tool “LIVEWORK” and cloud-based attendance management system “KING OF TIME (King of Time).” This links login and logout actions in LIVEWORK with automatic time punches in KING OF TIME, helping reduce the effort required to enter attendance information and ensure compliance with work rules.
Facts
90-day free trial campaign
Established in April 2015
Note: This is footage recorded on October 11, 2021.
NewMatch, an offline social network, holds the 2nd creator collaboration event for its “Club” feature. “Field Athletic Club w/ALAN,” an event with ALAN, will take place at Heiwajima Park on Saturday, October 24.
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ONE株式会社 announced that it will hold “Field Athletic Club w/ALAN,” the 2nd collaboration event hosted by creator ALAN, on October 24, 2026, through “Club,” the real-world event feature of the offline social network NewMatch.
For “you today,” koji for today. MURO launches an AI × precision nutrition recipe service
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株式会社コラゾン will launch “Koji-kun Recipes,” an AI-powered recipe service, on October 21, 2026. Based on precision nutrition expertise from the Cabinet Office’s BRIDGE program, it suggests recipes using koji seasonings based on users’ health and available ingredients, and visualizes sodium-reduction effects and nutritional content. It is being developed jointly with 株式会社LeapWell.
Japan’s largest off-price chain, アエナ, opens its first Tohoku store! Up to 90% off cosmetics, food, household goods and more
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アエナ, a major Japanese off-price chain operated by 株式会社アエナ, will open its イオンモール名取 store in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, on October 23, 2026, marking its first store in Tohoku. It will be the chain’s 279th store nationwide, offering cosmetics, food and other products at discounts of up to 90%.
Nakanishi Manufacturing to exhibit at “Food System Solution (F-SYS) 2026”
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株式会社中西製作所 will exhibit at “Food System Solution (F-SYS) 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026, and will unveil its in-development “9-unit model” continuous cooking robot for the first time.
Paper that would have been discarded becomes city hall business cards. Takaoka City’s “Yare Paper Project” wins a design award.
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The “Yare Paper Project,” undertaken by 富山県高岡市 and creative studio クリエイティブスタジオROLE (株式会社ROLE), won an ADC Award at “TOYAMA ADC Awards 2026.” The project is a resource-circulation initiative that reuses “yare paper”—sheets used for adjustments during printing—as business cards and envelopes. It has expanded since 2026 with support from private companies.
Facts
TOYAMA ADC Awards 2026
The awards ceremony was held at Toyama Citizen’s Plaza on October 3.
Launch of “Sodate AI,” an onboarding-focused AI developed by training professionals — turning new employees’ “ask AI first” approach into workplace connections and confidence
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リ・カレント株式会社 announced “Sodate AI,” an onboarding-focused AI to support new employees, and began accepting inquiries about adoption. Four AI agents support new employees’ work through groupware, and a special-price package is also available for the role-play AI “Hanais-san.”
ジョブリー建設 launches a direct-scouting service specializing in the construction industry, including construction management and electrical work
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ジョブリー建設, operated by 株式会社レクリー, has launched a direct-scouting service specializing in the construction industry, including construction management and electrical work. It will support companies’ recruitment efforts by leveraging a job-seeker base with more than 80,000 cumulative registrants.
〈Available on demand〉What the 2026 industry survey reveals about AI adoption at audit firms — Four requirements for moving from PoC to practical deployment
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DataSnipper has begun on-demand streaming of a recorded webinar based on its 2026 industry survey on AI adoption at audit firms. It explains four requirements—security, assurance, large-scale processing and end-to-end functionality—to address challenges in moving from PoC to practical deployment.
Gomumari’s AI-BPO service for specialized operations launches “SCS Assessment System Vendor Management”
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will launch “SCS Assessment System Vendor Management” on October 21, 2026, to help purchasing organizations establish vendor management in preparation for the “SCS Assessment System,” whose policy was set by 経済産業省 and 内閣官房. Pricing starts at ¥500,000. AI processing and human review assign vendors to tiers (★3 or ★4) with supporting rationale.
Facts
Launching on October 21, 2026
Prices start at ¥500,000
Estimated turnaround: 2 weeks
The proportion who said they were interested was 71.6%
Of those, 52.6% expect ★4 or higher
Just over 10% of companies have experience
80% of requests concerned measures to protect confidentiality
At companies with 1,000 or more employees
Operations are scheduled to begin around March 2027
Responses from 4,191 small and medium-sized businesses nationwide
Free AI search optimization (AIO, GEO and LLMO) assessment launches, measuring how a company appears by asking AI 10 times each
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Stellagent株式会社 has launched “AI Search Doc Free Assessment,” a free assessment service for AI search optimization (AIO, GEO and LLMO). For a URL specified by the user, it asks ChatGPT and Gemini 10 questions each and measures how often and at what ranking the company’s name appears, as well as which competitors appear.
Facts
In Japan, the generative AI usage rate was 58.8% in the 2025 survey
26.7% in the 2024 survey
52.2% among people aged 20 and older
Original月7億707万回となり
Up 117.4% from the previous year
Browsing data from 900 U.S. adults
Only 8% were clicked
15% when they were not displayed
Ask the 30 questions repeatedly
Review 900 responses
Ask 10 times each
Our company on October 1, 2026
Launch date: October 21, 2026
PDF (22 pages)
The diagnosis on the same page is limited to 2 times per 14 days
Original1商品・サービスにつき1回30万円
Date of establishment: February 22, 2022
Companies mentioned：Stellagent株式会社、ステラジェント、総務省、Similarweb、Pew Research Center、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini
[First Saitama Location] Flower and Fruit Tea Specialty Shop “fuacha” Opens at 伊勢丹浦和店｜Limited-Time Shop from Oct. 21 (Wed.) to Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)｜Classic Flower and Fruit Teas, Popular “Rose Flower Crown Tea®” and Halloween Limited-Edition Sets
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株式会社CROSSASIA’s flower and fruit tea specialty shop “fuacha” will hold a limited-time shop at 伊勢丹浦和店 from October 21 to November 3, 2026. The event, the brand’s first in Saitama Prefecture, will offer items including “Rose Flower Crown Tea®” and Halloween limited-edition sets.
[Matsuyama, Ehime] “えみたす保育園” and “えみたすMORE,” company-led childcare centers established by アート不動産, to jointly hold a “SPORTS FESTIVAL”!
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“えみたす保育園” and “えみたすMORE,” established by 株式会社アート不動産, held a joint sports day on October 3, 2026, at the gymnasium of Matsuyama Municipal Ishii Kita Elementary School.
個室 和牛焼肉 吟 難波店, operated by 株式会社コズミックダイナー, has launched “選べる焼肉吟御膳” as a lunch menu available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Diners can choose their preferred cuts from 3-, 4- or 5-item courses, priced from ¥1,999 to ¥2,999 (before tax). A lunch-only course, “陽（ひなた）,” is also available for ¥5,000.
A more comfortable car-wash experience with a wider entrance: New self-service car wash machine “マレルワイド”!
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エムケー精工 has launched “マレルワイド,” a self-service car wash machine with an entrance widened to 2,600mm. Equipped with a large 15-inch touch panel and “ハイパーソニックスキャン,” a technology derived from drive-through car washes, it enables comfortable entry and washing for larger vehicles, including SUVs and minivans.
Facts
About 2 years after launch
Entrance widened to 2,600mm
Entrance widened by 200mm
Large 15-inch touch panel
From the previous 2,400mm
The door frames on both sides open outward by 100mm each
京王電鉄バス and tourism website “Corritrip（コリトリップ）” join forces to hold a “Katsunuma Winery Tour” starting from an intermediate highway bus stop
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京王電鉄バス and 株式会社オリジンハブ, operator of the tourism website “Corritrip,” will hold “A Walking Tour of Autumn in Katsunuma: A Winery Stroll for Adults” over 3 days—October 30, November 2 and November 6, 2026—starting from an intermediate highway bus stop.
Fresh fish and oden, yet emerald. コズミックダイナー’s new concept, “鮮魚と釜飯 エメラルド,” opens in Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji on November 9!
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株式会社コズミックダイナー will open its new concept, “鮮魚と釜飯 エメラルド,” in Tenjinbashisuji, Kita Ward, Osaka, on November 9, 2026. The restaurant will serve fresh fish, kamameshi and oden, with an expected average spend of ¥3,000–¥3,500 per customer.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
Expected average spend per customer: ¥3,000–¥3,500
Inspection AI MENOU adopted for 上松電子’s automotive USB port visual inspections
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株式会社MENOU’s visual inspection AI, “検査AI MENOU,” has been adopted for the automotive USB port inspection process at auto parts manufacturer 上松電子, helping reduce staffing needs and standardize inspection quality.
“Don’t stop at implementing AI.” Dragon connect launches “Zion connect,” an AX platform that supports businesses from generative AI adoption through workforce development and fundraising
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株式会社Dragon connect has launched “Zion connect,” an AX platform that provides comprehensive support, from generative AI adoption and business process redesign to workforce development and fundraising.
Made with 100% wild mugwort from Tokushima Prefecture. Popular “Mugwort Powder” now available in a 50g trial size｜On sale October 15, 2026
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サプリの原料屋〜パウダーランド〜 launched a 50g trial size of “Mugwort Powder Grown by Tokushima’s Nature,” made with 100% wild mugwort from Tokushima Prefecture, on October 15, 2026. Cumulative sales have topped 2万5千 units.
Add your own colors to the beloved Edo-era beckoning cat, “丸〆猫.” Painting experiences now available at “丸〆” on Asakusa Nishisando
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株式会社DRELLA has renovated “丸〆 浅草,” a gallery and atelier on Asakusa Nishisando, and will begin offering painting experiences featuring “丸〆猫,” a beckoning cat originating in the Edo period, in October 2026.
Jizaie selected for 広島県’s “ASIA CO-CREATION PROGRAM” under the “Hiroshima Unicorn 10” initiative
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株式会社ジザイエ, a startup originating from the University of Tokyo’s Inami Laboratory, has been selected for the “ASIA CO-CREATION PROGRAM” under the “Hiroshima Unicorn 10” project promoted by 広島県. The company aims to expand across Asia in the construction industry, using Singapore as its starting point.
[Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Environment Fair 2026 to be held
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Kasuga, Fukuoka Prefecture, will hold Environment Fair 2026 on Nov. 15, 令和8年, under the theme “Discover Your ‘My Eco’ Lifestyle!” to raise awareness of environmental issues, including measures to combat global warming and decarbonization.
株式会社Ocean announced that its “Ocean Tax Refund” platform has been officially selected for implementation at stores operated by major home appliance retailer 株式会社ヤマダデンキ. The platform supports the new tax-free system (refund method) set to be introduced in November 2026.
Merone-sponsored “THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND 2026” draws strong turnout
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The fashion event “THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND 2026,” sponsored by 株式会社Merone, was held at Tokyo Tower from Oct. 6 to 18, 2026. The event focused on sustainability and charity, themes that aligned closely with Merone’s business philosophy, prompting the sponsorship.
Facts
2,900 people (as of October 2026)
More than 320 curriculum items
An economic community totaling more than 20,000 people
Turning nonstandard peaches into a delicious jar instead of throwing them away. Re.BooooN!（リブーン） launches 2 peach jams with a rich fruit texture and a sugar content of 37 degrees!
パティーナ大阪 to hold “FALL INTO PATINA,” a limited-time collaboration with Sean Wotherspoon
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パティーナ大阪 will hold “FALL INTO PATINA,” a limited-time collaboration with designer Sean Wotherspoon, featuring a limited collection for sale, a large-scale sculpture exhibition and a special vegan course.
Facts
From Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, to Wednesday, Nov. 11
Japanese boro textiles dating back approximately 200 years
Price: 8,250 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥10,450 (tax included)
Price: 12,650 yen (tax included)
Price: 24,750 yen (tax included)
Price: 9,790 yen (tax included)
Price: 8,000 yen per person (tax and service charge included)
Companies mentioned：カペラホテルグループ、パティーナ大阪、COTTON RESEARCH CLUB、ROUNDTWO、OJAS
A new brand from とんかつ知多家, founded in 1988: a new take on tonkatsu served with clay-pot rice and an array of small dishes. “Clay-Pot Rice × Tonkatsu CHITAKA” opens in Sakae, Nagoya, on Thursday, Oct. 29
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チタカ・インターナショナル・フーズ株式会社 is launching a new brand, “Clay-Pot Rice × Tonkatsu CHITAKA,” from とんかつ知多家, founded in 1988. Its first location will open on Oct. 29, 2026, in the Central Park underground shopping arcade in Sakae, Nagoya.
Created by Japanese national volleyball team player 永露元稀. An original fragrance imbued with “crystal-clear freshness and warmth”
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STORiiY株式会社 has developed an original fragrance, “[21me Eau de Parfum],” produced by Japanese national volleyball team player 永露元稀, and will begin taking orders on Oct. 22, 2026.
Facts
An impressive height of 192 cm
Contents: 50 ml
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
Original2026年10月22日（木）18:00より受注受付を開始
Available for a limited time through Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Shipping begins: Orders will be shipped sequentially from March to April 2027
Showcasing the latest solutions for increasingly severe floods and heat waves in recent years at the “Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026”
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株式会社ワン・ステップ will exhibit at the “Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026,” to be held at Grandmesse Kumamoto in November 2026, showcasing 3 products: “Mach Flood Barrier,” “Cool Zone Anywhere” and “Portable Ice Bath.”
New York-based “NAGHEDI” POP UP comes to 日本橋三越本店｜The 4th stop on a tour of 5 locations nationwide
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ムーンバット株式会社 will hold a POP UP for New York-based bag brand “NAGHEDI” at 日本橋三越本店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 10, 2026. This is the 4th stop on a tour visiting 5 locations nationwide.
Case study: Easing the burden of mulch film collection, which had taken 20 hours a year
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昭光通商株式会社 has published a case study on the adoption of its highly biodegradable mulch film “Nature Master®” by 初一寝具店, which grows Japanese cotton in Hyogo Prefecture, reporting that it has eased the burden of collection work that had taken 20 hours a year.
A special experience to find “the hat that suits you.” gravure to hold face-type diagnosis® events at 3 stores nationwide
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ムーンバット株式会社’s hat brand “gravure” will hold pop-up shops from October 2026 at 3 stores—髙島屋大阪店, 京王百貨店新宿店 and 京都髙島屋—and host hat-selection events using face-type diagnosis®.
大同至高株式会社, which handles OEM production of promotional items, announces the “Complete Trading Card Set,” a new product designed to end random-item fatigue.
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大同至高株式会社, which handles OEM production of promotional items, has announced the “Complete Trading Card Set,” a new product designed to end random-item fatigue. The product consists of 12 cards arranged on a single sheet that can be separated along perforations, and supports OEM/ODM production with full-color printing across the entire surface. The minimum order quantity is 1,000 units.
株式会社コラントッテ will begin selling the “リエリィ マグネライフウェア リブ ロングスリーブ トップス” on Oct. 28 under its magnetic health gear brand “Lierrey.” The top features 6 ferrite permanent magnets, each with a magnetic flux density of 130 millitesla.
Facts
On sale from Wednesday, Oct. 28
リエリィ Magne Life Wear Rib Long-Sleeve Top (15,400 yen, tax included)
Ferrite permanent magnets with a magnetic flux density of 130 millitesla
6 ferrite permanent magnets
Magnetic research data cultivated over more than 25 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社コラントッテ、Colantotte、Lierrey、リエリィ、Lenzing AG
Young people with experience in social care share their experiences and thoughts. “Sumafura Kokokara Fest 2026” held in Tenjin, Fukuoka
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NPO法人国際教育支援機構スマイリーフラワーズ held “Sumafura Kokokara Fest 2026” on October 11, 2026, at レソラNTT夢天神ホール in Tenjin, Fukuoka, where young people with experience in social care shared their experiences and thoughts.
A new design joins THEO, Colantotte’s highest-ranked series. The controlled medical device “THEO Necklace LEXIA” goes on sale sequentially from Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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株式会社コラントッテ will launch the new design “THEO Necklace LEXIA” from the THEO series on October 28, 2026. It is priced at ¥49,500 (tax included).
A premium version of THEO Necklace LEXIA. The controlled medical device “THEO Necklace LEXIA:Z” will be available exclusively at the official online store and company-operated stores from Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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株式会社コラントッテ will launch the controlled medical device “THEO Necklace LEXIA:Z” exclusively at its official online store and company-operated stores from October 28, 2026.
【ラベイユ】“Christmas Collection” featuring rare honey from around the world
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L'ABEILLE株式会社 announced its “Christmas Collection,” featuring rare honey, preserves and drinks from around the world, available in limited quantities from November 11, 2026.
Facts
More than 80 varieties from 12 countries worldwide
World first: Optical fiber sensing and AI pinpoint water pipe leaks with expert-level accuracy
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NTT株式会社, together with 福岡市管工事協同組合, has successfully conducted the world’s first demonstration of a technology that uses optical fiber sensing and AI to locate leaks in water service pipes. It achieved expert-level accuracy (within 75 cm of the actual location, with an 88% success rate) in a short time (about 15 minutes).
“オールタイムレンタカー,” an LCC rental car service available 24 hours a day, opens a new location at Nippori Station
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“オールタイムレンタカー,” a car-sharing LCC rental car service operated by バリュートープ株式会社, has opened a new station at Nippori Station, bringing its rental locations to half of all stations on the Yamanote Line.
“Kyoto Yakiniku Tendan 1965 MARUNOUCHI” to launch 5 new yakiniku bento options from mid-October
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“Kyoto Yakiniku Tendan 1965 MARUNOUCHI,” operated by 株式会社晃商, will launch 5 varieties of yakiniku bento exclusively for takeout from mid-October 2026, targeting business professionals working in the Marunouchi area. Citing surveys by 三菱UFJ信託銀行 and タニタ, it is stepping up its prepared-meal business amid Marunouchi’s popularity and rising demand for meat dishes.
Magic Moment launches MCP server that lets Claude and ChatGPT access sales information
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株式会社Magic Moment has launched an MCP server for its AI sales platform, “Magic Moment Playbook.” The server stores conversations with customers and sales meeting information, making it accessible to external AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Facts
Integration with Microsoft Copilot, launched in September 2026
Cumulative procedures for skin regeneration treatment (skin regenerative medicine) have surpassed 200 at Azabu Juban M Skin Clinic, a partner medical institution of 株式会社セルバンク
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The cumulative number of skin regeneration treatments using autologous cultured dermal fibroblasts has surpassed 200 at Azabu Juban M Skin Clinic, a partner medical institution of 株式会社セルバンク.
Planning and producing live merchandise for idol group “FES☆TIVE” | “Swaying” acrylic stands and full-color bibs in members’ colors【株式会社トランス】
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株式会社トランス planned and produced live merchandise for “FES☆TIVE,” a 7-member idol group of 株式会社アフィックスジャパン, including “swaying acrylic stands” and “custom full-color bibs.”
Abu Dhabi government-affiliated developer Modon visits Japan｜Real estate seminar to be held October 23 and 24 at マンダリン オリエンタル 東京
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Abu Dhabi government-affiliated developer Modon and BITEXグループ will jointly hold the “Abu Dhabi Premium Real Estate Seminar” at マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 on October 23 and 24, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）・24日（土）
Original約5,100万㎡
A total of 11 years
Participation fee: free
Companies mentioned：BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C、BITEXグループ、Modon、Aldar、マンダリン オリエンタル 東京
manaby’s first consultation support office scheduled to open in Sendai on December 1
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株式会社manaby plans to open its first consultation support office, “Consultation Support Office manaby Sendai,” at its headquarters in Miyagino Ward, Sendai, on December 1, 2026, and begin providing designated specified consultation support (planning consultation support) services.
カシワバラ・コーポレーション teams up with investment partner Anyplace to launch service apartments tailored to workations and bleisure
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株式会社カシワバラ・コーポレーション has teamed up with its investment partner Anyplace to launch service apartments specializing in remote work and catering to demand for workations and bleisure.
Facts
Entered the Japanese market in 2026
With a history of approximately 75 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社 カシワバラ・コーポレーション、Anyplace Japan株式会社、カシワバラ・ハンズ、Anyplace Inc.
8 years from a small atelier in Kurashiki: 80,000 “never-wilting flowers” delivered nationwide.
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The dried-flower specialty shop 土と風の植物園, operated by 株式会社クラビズ, is holding a customer appreciation campaign on its official online store through Oct. 31, 2026, to mark the brand’s 8th anniversary. It has reached approximately 80,000 cumulative shipments and 90,000 Instagram followers, and is running campaigns including an expanded “Florist’s Choice Series” and 10% off standard products.
Pendo.io Japan株式会社 has launched “Pendo for Agents,” a new service that turns AI agents into customers’ best advisers. Combining real-time context delivery and analytics, the service aims to reduce support costs and improve the accuracy of product roadmaps.
Facts
Announced by its U.S. headquarters on Sept. 22, 2026, local time
Original過去1年間だけでも約500社にわたり
Tracking more than 47 million conversations with AI agents
While forecasting that it will reach $376.3 billion in 2027
More than 40% of agentic AI projects during the same year
Fin resolves 86% of conversations without human intervention
The job site “アカナビ” for part-time and temporary positions at accounting firms and in accounting departments marks its 10th anniversary since launch
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The accounting and bookkeeping part-time job site “アカナビ,” operated by 株式会社レックスアドバイザーズ, marked the 10th anniversary of its 2016 launch and held a commemorative event.
[From the UK] Enjoy pens like fashion! The “Bookaroo ballpoint pen” comes in 18 colors and will launch exclusively at LOFT stores nationwide starting January 2027.
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インターアクト株式会社 will launch the “Bookaroo ballpoint pen,” a stationery item from British brand “IF,” at 18 LOFT stores nationwide starting January 2027. It features 18 color options and German-made ink, with a suggested retail price of ¥800 (before tax).
[Nov. 11–13] QFF to exhibit at “Agri-Business Creation Fair 2026,” hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ (QFF) will exhibit at “Agri-Business Creation Fair 2026,” hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and introduce its neutron-beam speed breeding® technology.
栗山自動車工業 announced the winning entries in its Instagram posting campaign “Our Pride-and-Joy Trucks,” held from Sept. 10 to Oct. 7, 2026, on Oct. 9, “Truck Day.” The announcement details its connection with 三菱ふそう, the winning vehicles, and the presentation of Amazon gift cards.
Facts
From Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, to Wednesday, Oct. 7
First citation of a DroR clinical organizational science paper: cited in a paper by a Ukrainian sociologist discussing postwar reconstruction
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A paper on clinical organizational science (COS) by 株式会社DroR has received its first citation, in a paper on postwar reconstruction by Ukrainian sociologist Lyubov Bevzenko.
Facts
Announced in April 2026
Confirmed on Oct. 10
Published online on Sept. 25 as part of a collection of papers from an academic conference
Toray adopts “Kong Konnect” as an API management platform to support a core system overhaul
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Toray has adopted Kong Konnect as its API management platform in connection with an overhaul of its core systems. The company aims to strengthen integration with ERP and cloud services, standardize security, and roll out the platform company-wide with future AI use in mind.
Facts
Revenue of approximately ¥2.5 trillion
More than 300 group companies in Japan and overseas
[Asian Para Games support campaign] A 3-day-only giveaway at select official licensed merchandise shops! Get a “Uzumin” competition-pose sticker with the purchase of official licensed merchandise
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At the 8 official licensed shops for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, a 3-day campaign will run from Oct. 22 to 24, giving customers a sticker of the mascot “Uzumin” when they spend 3,000 yen or more.
LEEEP expands its social features. Supports staff outreach with simultaneous Instagram posts and in-app notifications of new content
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株式会社REGALI has expanded the social features of its customer experience platform “LEEEP,” adding support for simultaneous Instagram posts, push notifications and messaging.
成蹊大学 to hold lecture on “Social Implementation of Natural Capital Big Data” on Nov. 7
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On Nov. 7, 2026, 成蹊大学 will hold a lecture titled “Social Implementation of Natural Capital Big Data,” hosted by its Society 5.0 Research Institute. Yasuhiro Kubota and Kentaro Kusumoto of 株式会社シンク・ネイチャー will speak about preventing the degradation of natural capital and applying data to society.
Helical Fusion, advancing the practical application of next-generation clean energy through nuclear fusion, signs basic agreement with イークラウド on planned investment in the 4th individual-stock fund for individual investors
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株式会社Helical Fusion has signed a basic agreement with イークラウド on investment through “イークラウドNEXT,” an individual-stock fund for individual investors.
【Nirasaki, Yamanashi】Head to Kayagatake, one of Japan’s 200 famous mountains, for autumn foliage! An original hiking tour with spectacular views of Mount Fuji and a map-reading experience
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On Nov. 14, 韮崎市 will hold an original hiking tour combining a map-reading trek on Kayagatake with a stroll around the area near Nirasaki Station.
SVP publishes analysis of the “Direct Air Capture (DAC)” market
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株式会社SVPジャパン has published an analysis report on the “Direct Air Capture (DAC)” market for member companies. The global market in 2025 is estimated at $150 million, with pioneering companies in Europe and the United States, as well as 川崎重工業 in Japan, advancing technology development and large-scale projects.
Facts
Just approximately 0.04%
The global market in 2025 is $150 million
Since its founding in 1974
40 countries worldwide, including Japan
The business succession in 2021 marked a turning point
上島珈琲店 to launch “Sweet Red Bean Soup Milk Coffee,” evoking the deepening autumn scenery, for a limited time starting Oct. 22. Enjoy a comforting cup with the mellow sweetness of smooth red bean paste and pumpkin.
Capture autumn in Onomichi in a small glass frame. “尾道倶楽部” × “atelierR” to hold a workshop creating glass frames with pressed flowers and citrus from the Seto Inland Sea
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The accommodation facility “尾道倶楽部” will collaborate with atelierR to hold a workshop on Nov. 3, 2026, to make glass frames using pressed flowers and citrus from the Seto Inland Sea.
株式会社ウィルネクスト to hold online seminar on Nov. 10 (Tuesday): “Is ‘Intrinsic Motivation’ Just Idealism?—How to Connect Human Growth to Profits and Corporate Value”
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株式会社ウィルネクスト will co-host an online seminar with スローガン株式会社 on Nov. 10. The seminar will explain how to incorporate intrinsic motivation into management and balance it with profitability.
デヴシスターズ launches collaboration with popular animated series “The Amazing Digital Circus” in “CookieRun”!
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デヴシスターズ will collaborate with the popular animated series “The Amazing Digital Circus” in the character-collecting RPG “CookieRun: Kingdom” and the mobile idle RPG “CookieRun: Crumble.”
Facts
300 million cumulative users
1.5 billion cumulative views
Oct. 21–Nov. 18
Oct. 22–Nov. 19
Concludes in 9 episodes
Total viewing time also reached approximately 100 million hours
What is the key to a “trusting relationship” between care facility staff and families? Survey on families’ candid views
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未知株式会社 surveyed families about trust in care facilities. Of the 267 respondents, 98.9% considered trust important and valued “clear explanations” and “updates on health,” while citing insufficient explanations and poor communication as sources of concern.
Facts
267 members of the general public nationwide
98.9% when “very important” and “somewhat important” are combined
“Explains things clearly to families, too” ranked first with 193 responses (72.3%)
“Health condition and medication status” ranked first with 186 responses (69.7%)
“Staff greetings and expressions during facility tours” was the most common response, at 173 (64.8%)
Calling all bread lovers! “Tachikawa Bread Marche,” bringing together popular bakeries, to be held for 2 days
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立川髙島屋S.C. will hold “Tachikawa Bread Marche” for 2 days, on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, bringing together popular bakeries from the greater Tokyo area. 14 stores will participate, and the event will also work to reduce food waste in partnership with rebake.
株式会社アット東京 and ミーク株式会社 plan to launch “ATBeX ServiceLink for MEEQ,” a new service interconnecting the ATBeX platform and MEEQ private network, in December 2026.
Shunsuke Mitsui, president of 認定NPO法人SET, will speak at the “Reiwa 8 Iwate Prefecture Regional Welfare Promotion Forum,” hosted by 岩手県 on Oct. 29, 2026, and report practical insights on building ongoing relationships between young people and local residents.
“Voicy” channel “Furucommi: A Declaration of Regional Revitalization” — upcoming broadcast schedule (10/28–11/18)
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Regional trading company 株式会社パンクチュアル has launched the “Furucommi: A Declaration of Regional Revitalization” channel on Voicy and announced its broadcast schedule and guests from October 28 to November 18.
Facts
Keep fees to 2.5% of donations
More than 2.5 million registered members
Screening with an application acceptance rate of around 5%
Average listener retention rate is approximately 80%
Exhibiting at electronica 2026, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for electrical and electronic components, in Munich, Germany
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株式会社ヨコオ will exhibit at electronica 2026, a trade fair for electrical and electronic components taking place in Munich, Germany, from November 10 to 13, 2026. It will showcase products including compact power connectors and the world’s smallest spring connectors, aiming to develop new customers.
Facts
November 10 (Tuesday) to 13 (Friday), 2026
5th exhibition
For more than 100 years since its founding
Just 0.35 mm in diameter
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨコオ、米澤物産様、導波技術研究所様、YOKOWO EUROPE GmbH、YOKOWO AMERICA CORPORATION、YOKOWO MICRO TECH CO., LTD.
Event report released for “SALES TORCH 2026,” which drew applications from about 1,200 sales and business leaders
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SALESCORE株式会社 has released a report on “SALES TORCH 2026,” an invitation-only conference held on September 4, 2026, at Toranomon Hills Forum. The event drew applications from about 1,200 people, primarily leaders in sales and business management.
Nationwide expansion of AVACOM, Japan’s No. 1 avatar customer service, from government counters to tourist information
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AVITA株式会社 announced that AVACOM, Japan’s No. 1 AI avatar customer service by number of deployed terminals, is expanding across municipalities nationwide. It highlighted examples in Meiwa, Mie Prefecture; Toshima, Tokyo; Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture; and Niikappu, Hokkaido, and is promoting use at government service counters and tourist information centers.
Facts
AVITA has implemented tens of thousands of avatars
As of the end of March 2026
Creating more than 1.7 million people with ties to the region
In 4 languages: Japanese, English, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 14:00–15:00
【ANAクラウンプラザホテル成田】Enjoy live-kitchen dining! Buffet featuring roast beef, roast chicken, kiln-baked pizza, and festive Christmas and winter specialties to be held from Sunday, November 1, 2026!
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル成田 will hold the “Christmas All-Star Buffet” for a limited period of about 2 months starting November 1, 2026. The buffet will offer live-kitchen dining, cuisine from around the world, and all-you-can-eat Yamagata La France pears, creating a festive Christmas-season dining experience.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Adults ￥5,000
Adults ￥6,000
20 cities nationwide
More than 5,000 rooms
More than 6,963 establishments
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル成田、CP成田株式会社、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、IHGワンリワーズ
“Stayable art museum” ROCK & STEAM by SEKIYA RESORT to open in Kannawa, Beppu, on December 18; bookings now available
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株式会社SEKIYA RESORT opened the art hotel “ROCK & STEAM by SEKIYA RESORT” in Kannawa, Beppu, on December 18, 2026, and began accepting accommodation reservations on October 16.
Facts
Dec. 18, 2026
Oct. 16, 2026
A history of more than 120 years
Grew sales by more than 30 times
Operates 3 facilities
At the top of approximately 1500 companies nationwide
21 rooms in total
Established: June 8, 1965
Companies mentioned：株式会社関屋リゾート、SEKIYA RESORT、株式会社SEKIYA RESORT、tripla、楽天トラベル、じゃらん、Great Place to Work® Institute Japan
＼Say goodbye to rough, dry nails!／Repair※1 and moisturize with just 1 product! Hydrating nail serum relaunched with a new formula: “Sugar Doll Dual Nail Serum S”
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株式会社エリザベス has relaunched its “Dual Nail Serum S” with a new formula under its nail brand “Sugar Doll.” The serum repairs and moisturizes dry nails in 1 product and will go on sale November 11, 2026.
Facts
1 shade, 9 mL
￥1,386
Nationwide launch Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Contains 2 times the amount of moisturizing ingredients!
Lazuli launches “PDP Chat Agent,” enabling product data preparation simply by talking to AI
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Lazuli株式会社 announced that it will launch “PDP Chat Agent,” an AI agent that automates the extraction, transformation and validation of product data through chat, in November 2026.
セゾンテクノロジー strengthens post-quantum encryption measures for data integrity during file transfers with its “HULFT” file integration middleware
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株式会社セゾンテクノロジー announced that a planned June 2027 upgrade to its “HULFT” file integration middleware will add support for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and strengthen data integrity verification.
The December issue of “Tokyo Calendar” marks its 25th anniversary! Special feature: “Tokyo Restaurants: A New Power Map”
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The December 2026 issue of “Tokyo Calendar” marks the magazine’s 25th anniversary with a special feature, “Tokyo Restaurants: A New Power Map.” The cover features Sakura Endo and Haruka Kaki of Nogizaka46, the special edition features Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and Sanshiro appears in the opening photo feature.
【Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture】November 1 is “Setouchi Citizens’ Day”! Rediscover the city’s charms with free bus service, free admission to facilities and special events by local businesses
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To mark “Setouchi Citizens’ Day” on November 1, 2026, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will offer free rides on municipal buses, free admission to the municipal art museum and Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum, and special events by local businesses.
“Miidas” wins the top “Leader” ranking in 6 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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“Miidas,” a mid-career recruitment service operated by ミイダス株式会社, won the top “Leader” ranking in 6 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社.
Facts
High satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5
213 reviews
Data from more than 600,000 “Potential Assessments” (as of May 2026)
【Free webinar】Will your clinic be recommended when people “ask Maps”? — How to use Google Maps in the Ask Maps era
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株式会社WeBridge will hold a free webinar on November 4 about how to use Google Maps in the era of “Ask Maps.” As the AI feature “Ask Maps” becomes more widespread, the webinar will explain how clinics can be chosen by patients through MEO measures and Google Business Profile optimization.
[Event Report] DGDV Holds Official Side Event for SF Tech Week 2026
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株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) held an official side event for SF Tech Week 2026, hosted by Andreessen Horowitz, promoting collaboration between Japanese startups and overseas VCs through presentations on the growth strategies of the Japanese government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as well as pitches from 6 selected companies.