DGDV Senior Director Yuta Sanada to Speak at Tokyo Tech Week Event Hosted by Tokyo Tech Week: “Tokyo Tech Week Kicks Off! — The Fastest Report from SF Tech Week and New Opportunities to Build in Tokyo”
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On October 22, 2026, Yuta Sanada of 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures will speak at an event hosted by Tokyo Tech Week, sharing a report on SF Tech Week and how to participate in TTW.
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] Agreement with ダイナパック株式会社 on the Procurement of Cardboard Products During Disasters and the Improvement of Shelter Conditions Signed on October 14, 2026
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Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, signed an agreement with ダイナパック株式会社 on the procurement of cardboard products during disasters and the improvement of shelter conditions on October 14, Reiwa 8.
E-Cloud NEXT to Begin Accepting Applications on October 26 for a Fund Targeting Fusion Startup “Helical Fusion”
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イークラウド株式会社 will begin accepting applications on October 26, 2026, for the 4th offering of イークラウドNEXT, a members-only fund for individual investors targeting fusion startup “Helical Fusion.”
[Survey of University of Tokyo and Kyoto University Students] 98% Say “Reading Speed (Speed-Reading Ability)” Is Necessary for Entrance Exams; 92% Value Reading Comprehension Even in Subjects Other Than Japanese
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株式会社SRJ reported that a survey of University of Tokyo and Kyoto University students found that 98% consider speed-reading ability necessary for entrance exams, while 92% value reading comprehension even in subjects other than Japanese.
Squadbase to Exhibit at ODSC AI West 2026, One of the World's Largest Data and AI Conferences
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Squadbase株式会社 will exhibit at the data and AI conference ODSC AI West 2026, to be held in San Francisco, U.S., from October 27 to 29, 2026, and will unveil its new UX, “Data speaks first,” for the first time.
Facts
Oct. 27–29, 2026
More than 250 speakers
More than 2,500 attendees
300 hours of talks and workshops
Capital: 45 million yen
Companies mentioned：Squadbase株式会社、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google DeepMind、Hugging Face、LangChain、Perplexity AI
IVE REI’s long-awaited 1-month series debuts from “rom’u,” whose muse is IVE REI! 3 designs and 6 colors, including “non-rotating water-glow colored contacts,” now on sale!
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株式会社ANW has launched a long-awaited 1-month series (3 designs and 6 colors) from its colored contact lens brand “rom’u,” featuring IVE REI as its muse. Pre-sales began on October 21, 2026, at the PONPISH Qoo10 store, with a campaign offering a logo-branded lens case and discount coupons.
Facts
Regular price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Coupon price: 2,970 yen (tax included)
[10% OFF]
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 1,650 yen (tax included) for 1 box of 1-month lenses containing 2 lenses
First in Japan for a water-purification polymer: “エバグロース®WA-800” receives JWWA certification
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水ing株式会社 announced that “エバグロース®WA-800,” a water-purification polymer that does not use acrylamide monomer, has been certified by 公益社団法人日本水道協会 (JWWA). The company will ramp up sales and proposal activities starting in October 2026, promoting more efficient water treatment and space savings.
Automatically Block Shared Seating for Group Reservations! Ticketing System CLOUD PASS Launches “Shared Seating Control” Feature
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株式会社ユニエイム has launched the “Shared Seating Control” feature for its ticketing system CLOUD PASS, automatically blocking shared seating for group reservations.
“SENSYN CORE Datastore” Integrates with Box — Seamlessly Put Accumulated Drawings, Photos and Forms to Work with AI —
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株式会社センシンロボティクス announced that its data management feature, “SENSYN CORE Datastore,” has begun integrating with the intelligent content management platform Box. The integration enables business data such as drawings and photos to be incorporated into AI applications and workflows.
Companies mentioned：株式会社センシンロボティクス、Box、株式会社Box Japan
エーピーコミュニケーションズ Launches “Agent-Ready Platform Preparation Support Service” to Help Prepare Data Platforms for Use by AI Agents
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Starting October 21, 2026, 株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ will offer its “Agent-Ready Platform Preparation Support Service,” which prepares existing data platforms for use by AI agents.
BC Co., Ltd. operates the “Introductory Care Work Training Course” in partnership with 一般社団法人グラミン日本 as part of a single-parent employment support program run by 佐久市, Nagano Prefecture. An opening ceremony and mindset training session were held on September 26, 2026, where Mayor Seiji Yanagida and other officials offered words of encouragement.
[Okayama City] Business Succession Seminar “Business Succession: The First Step” to be held on Wednesday, November 18!
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Okayama City will hold the business succession seminar “Business Succession: The First Step” on November 18, Reiwa 8, for small and medium-sized business owners and their successors.
“Vacant House Seminar & Consultation Session” for Hokuto City vacant home owners to be held at 2 venues in November
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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, will hold a “Vacant House Seminar & Consultation Session” for vacant home owners in the city at 2 venues in Kai City and Showa Town on November 14 and 15, 2026. Schedule 1 is jointly organized with Nirasaki City, Kai City, and Minami-Alps City, and capacity is limited. Schedule 2 is hosted by 県央ネットやまなし, which comprises 12 municipalities, and is limited to the first 100 people. Advance registration is required for both.
[Tokyo’s 港区] The 20th “Minato Forest and Water Summit 2026” was held
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港区 held the 20th “Minato Forest and Water Summit 2026” on October 15 and signed an agreement with 広島県廿日市市 on the use of domestically produced timber. The head of 林野庁 also attended. The event promoted the use of domestic timber and presented awards under the carbon dioxide fixation certification system.
Original goods from the anime “Record of Ragnarok III” go on sale in stages at “クリフストア” and “くじクリフ” starting Wednesday, October 21!
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株式会社サトクリフ will begin selling newly illustrated goods and mini-character goods from the anime “Record of Ragnarok III” on October 21 through the e-commerce site “クリフストア” and online lottery “くじクリフ.”
[Inageya] Supporting Hokuriku with New Year’s dishes and winter gifts! Assistance through the sale of local specialties
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株式会社いなげや will sell Hokuriku specialties as New Year’s dishes and winter gifts to support recovery in areas affected by the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and will donate part of the proceeds as relief funds through 日本赤十字社.
Synaptics® Coralboard™ edge AI development board featuring Google Research Coral NPU technology now available exclusively from DigiKey
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DigiKey has begun exclusive sales of the Synaptics Coralboard edge AI development board, featuring Google Research Coral NPU technology and a Synaptics Astra processor. Manufactured by Grinn, it is offered as a platform to support edge AI development for rapid prototyping and mass production.
Facts
Leading products from more than 3,000 manufacturers
More than 17.4 million products
More than 1 million corporate and individual customers annually
“Enriching the world through AI technology”: エボラニ refreshes its corporate logo
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エボラニ株式会社 has refreshed its corporate logo and completely redesigned its corporate website. Going forward, it will expand services in 2 areas: “AI × Marketing” and “AI × Entertainment.”
ｕｇｏ secures a total of ¥1 billion in debt financing from Mizuho Bank, Bank of Yokohama, and Japan Finance Corporation
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ｕｇｏ株式会社, which promotes physical AI, has raised a total of ¥1 billion in debt financing from Mizuho Bank, Bank of Yokohama, and Japan Finance Corporation, bringing its cumulative funding to approximately ¥5 billion. The funds will be used to develop AI models and mass-produce “ugo Nova.”
Up to 40 oysters! [赤から] Last year’s hugely popular “Oyster Hot Pot” returns November 3 in a limited-time winter fair featuring oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture
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赤から, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold a limited-time winter “Oyster Fair” featuring oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture starting November 3, 2026. The popular “Akakara Oyster Hot Pot” returns, with the new “Bunmoja Noodles” added as a finishing dish. Customers can choose up to 20 oysters.
“Chronoscript: The Endless End” announces the XBOX Series X|S release at “ID@XBOX x IGN October Showcase 2026”!
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株式会社集英社ゲームズ announced the XBOX Series X|S release of the exploration-based action adventure “Chronoscript: The Endless End” at “ID@XBOX x IGN October Showcase 2026.” It also announced updates to the Steam demo and said the game is scheduled for release in early summer 2027.
Original【近鉄百貨店 四日市店】〈フライング タイガー コペンハーゲン〉POP UP STORE
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A pop-up store by the Denmark-born lifestyle goods retailer フライング タイガー コペンハーゲン will be held at 近鉄百貨店四日市店 from October 31, 2026, to January 17, 2027. It will offer approximately 1,100 types of items.
A special 30th-anniversary package is coming for “Mama & Kids Moist Oligo Milk,” which gently wraps everyone’s skin in care, from children to adults with sensitive skin!
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス will release a limited-edition package for “Mama & Kids Moist Oligo Milk” on October 21, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、横浜市、一般社団法人横浜みなとみらい２１、株式会社オフィスオーガスタ、MARK IS みなとみらい、ランドマークプラザ、コレットマーレ、ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム、コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMA、横浜シンフォステージ、Live!横浜実行委員会、Music Port YOKOHAMA、COCOAR
ヒューマネージ launches integration with『PeopleX AI 面接』for its No. 1 recruitment management system by industry market share,『i-web』
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株式会社ヒューマネージ has launched an integration between its No. 1 recruitment management system by industry market share,『i-web』, and『PeopleX AI面接』, provided by 株式会社PeopleX. The integration enables centralized management of AI interview data and more efficient recruitment operations.
Leave behind the constraints of Earth and enter an unknown ecosystem where worlds intersect. 株式会社V creates plantica’s official world, “Cosmic Wonderland.” “Botanical Garden on an Unknown Planet” to launch on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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“Cosmic Wonderland,” plantica’s official VRChat world, directed and produced by 株式会社V, will launch on Oct. 23, 2026, with a showcase event held on the same day.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
4 areas
24 fictional plant species
One-fifth of Earth
Companies mentioned：株式会社V、plantica、VRChat社、ソニーグループ、スクウェア・エニックス、伊藤忠商事、VRChat Inc.
株式会社G-gen to exhibit at “CONX 2026,” a conference for business leaders and corporate planning professionals
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株式会社G-gen will exhibit at “CONX 2026,” a conference for business leaders to be held on Oct. 28, 2026, and introduce services including support for building data analytics platforms using Google Cloud.
【SwitchBot】Up to 58% off! Fall appreciation sale underway on the official site and 楽天市場. Save up to ¥70,020 on smart locks, robot vacuum cleaners and seasonal appliances
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SWITCHBOT株式会社 is holding the “SwitchBot Fall Appreciation Sale” on the SwitchBot official site and 楽天市場, offering up to 58% off (up to ¥70,020 off) selected products, including smart locks and robot vacuum cleaners.
Survey on how companies operate LINE Official Accounts: 82.4% of companies operating LINE Official Accounts say they face challenges achieving results
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According to the “2026 Survey on How Companies Operate LINE Official Accounts” conducted by 株式会社クウゼン, 82.4% of companies operating LINE Official Accounts say they face challenges achieving results. While use of extension tools is high, satisfaction is low. Companies that use segmented messaging and data integration tend to report stronger results.
Facts
170 people in charge (170 companies) surveyed
87.1% use extension tools
90.6% of companies have been operating for at least 1 year
A total of 61.2% of companies have at least 5,001 friends
Optimization of messaging and operations... was the most common response at 38.8%
61.7% among companies that focus on segmented messaging
33.3% among companies that mainly send mass messages
LIFiLL／リフィル to launch the “WOOLISH MILLED SMOOTH” series, combining premium quality with comfortable wear, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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Cut-and-sew brand「LIFiLL」, operated by スタイレム株式会社, will launch its new “WOOLISH MILLED SMOOTH” series made with premium Super 140’s wool on Oct. 23, 2026, and hold a pop-up store at 伊勢丹新宿店.
Workshop in Kobe on Nov. 12 to explore how community-based club activities will change junior high school students’ after-school lives
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株式会社タオ will exhibit at the “Public Junior High School ‘Community-Based Club Activities’ Transition Workshop and Online Information Session” to be held in Kobe City on Nov. 12, introducing ways to support independent learning using its ICT learning materials,「天神X」.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
December 2025
From fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2031
About 30% on holidays
Just under 10% on weekdays
End of August 2026
September 2026
More than 1,000 registered clubs
On weekdays, within the period from 16:00 to 20:30
Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki star in “A new routine that hydrates better than toner (※1),” a new uno skincare commercial filmed at「salon de uno」, airing from Oct. 24
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Men’s skincare brand「uno」, owned by 株式会社ファイントゥデイ, will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki on Oct. 24, 2026, introducing a “new routine that hydrates better than toner.”
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
No. 1 in sales
15 seconds
Volume: 90g
Size: 80g
SPF 30
PA+++
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイントゥデイ、uno、salon de uno、インテージSRI、Netflix、TBS、NHK、TOKYO FM、TOYOTA、ABC、日本テレビ、フジテレビ、ABEMA
SBI XDC Network APAC and SBI VCトレード sign basic agreement with Shinhan Card
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SBI XDC Network APAC and SBI VCトレード have signed a basic agreement with South Korea’s Shinhan Card to build a blockchain-based global payment ecosystem.
New carrier bag from STANDING ON THE BLUE designed to make outings with your dog more comfortable
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ファッションネット株式会社, a group company of MNインターファッション株式会社, will launch the “MAGNETIC NYLON SLING,” a shoulder-style carrier bag for dogs from the pet brand “STANDING ON THE BLUE,” on Oct. 22, 2026. The price is ¥16,500 (tax included).
HPE Spaceborne Computer runs HPC and AI workloads on the Moon
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HPE announced that it will use the HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 aboard Astrolab’s lunar exploration rover “FLIP” to run the first HPC benchmark and AI workloads on the Moon in late 2026, as part of NASA’s CLPS program.
Facts
For 70 years
Spaceborne Computer-4
Oct. 20, 2026
Second half of 2026
Companies mentioned：HPE、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、Astrolab、Voyager Technologies、キオクシア、NASA、Deloitte、Deloitte LLP、Deloitte Consulting LLP、Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
<POP-UP & LAUNCH EVENT TO EXPERIENCE THE APPEAL OF “SOY LATTE”> OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY × マルサン豆乳 to hold “SOY LATTE LABORATORY” in Shimokitazawa!
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マルサンアイ株式会社 will hold the soy latte-themed pop-up event “SOY LATTE LABORATORY,” in collaboration with 小川珈琲, in Shimokitazawa from November 6, 2026, featuring limited-edition soy lattes and workshops.
Joint seminar hosted by certified social insurance and labor consultant Hideki Hayashi and クロスマイル: “Can a monthly salary of 200,000 yen fall below the minimum wage? Common misconceptions about minimum wages in the transport industry—Are you calculating them correctly?”
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X Mile株式会社 and 株式会社エンパワーマネジメント will jointly hold a seminar to clear up misunderstandings about minimum-wage calculations in the transport industry. The weighted national average minimum wage for fiscal 2026 is 1,177 yen. The seminar will cover the proper treatment of commission-based pay and allowances, and introduce the “Logipoke” attendance management system.
スペースデータ appoints former Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral and former commander of the Maizuru District as senior adviser to its Security Business Division
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株式会社スペースデータ has appointed former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral Hideto Ito as senior adviser to its Security Business Division, effective October 2026, and will advance the application of digital twin technology to maritime domains.
“Charichari” and “OpenStreet” to jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City
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チャリチャリ株式会社 and OpenStreet株式会社 announced that they will jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 28, 2026.
株式会社ラクス will roll out key feature updates to its cloud-based invoice receipt system “Rakuraku Seikyu” from October 21, 2026. The main new features include automatic splitting of multiple invoices, the ability to add custom fields to line items (up to 15 fields), and the ability to specify AI-OCR reading areas for each business partner.
A wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese osechi dishes join hometown tax gifts! Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, now taking advance reservations for osechi for 2027
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LR株式会社 announced that osechi dishes in Japanese, Western and Chinese styles from トオカツフーズ and 伊藤忠食品 are available for advance reservation on Amazon as hometown tax gifts from Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, for 2027.
AI interview practice service “ミライ就活” on OfferBox surpasses 20,000 total sessions
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The AI interview practice service “ミライ就活” (provided by 株式会社ZENKIGEN), available on the new-graduate recruiting service “OfferBox” operated by 株式会社i-plug, surpassed 20,000 cumulative sessions as of the end of September 2026.
Facts
Cumulative sessions surpass 20,000
More than 264,770 students graduating in 2027 are registered
A cumulative total of 23,341 companies are registered on the employer side
Implemented at more than 1,000 companies
Holds approximately 15 million video records (as of May 2025)
Just 22 days until the “best store staff in Japan” is chosen. Finalists gather for the first time, and the 1-on-1 tournament bracket is set
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株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード held a greeting day for the 18 finalists of the customer service contest “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026” and determined the bracket for the main tournament on November 12.
Facts
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 12
36 preliminary-round contestants
Held on October 6
Top 2 participants
16 contestants draw lots themselves
Third-year challenge
Two-time runner-up
2023 Grand Prix winner
Two contestants each from 2 brands
There are ...4 judges
General sales begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20
Scheduled to begin at 13:30
The number of brands using the service has surpassed 3,000
Since its inaugural event in 2021
Full tournament period: June 25, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Wednesday, August 12
Tuesday, September 1
September 16 (Wed.)
Thursday, July 23
Friday, August 7
Friday the 28th
Companies mentioned：株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社スマレジ、natural couture、DES PRÉS、GALLARDAGALANTE、RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL、BARNEYS NEW YORK、リーバイス、BEAMS、UNITED ARROWS、FREAK'S STORE、ワコール、ODETTE E ODILE、YANUK、BEAUTY&YOUTH、WEGO、MOUSSY、ルミネ北千住店、熊本店、柏、神戸、エミテラス所沢店、ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY、福岡店、バーニーズ ニューヨーク六本木店、1.3.5...原宿店、ビームス新宿、MOUSSY ルミネエスト新宿、デ・プレ丸の内店、イオンスタイル 御所野、渋谷シンクス店、新宿店、西宮阪急、フェザン盛岡店
“Piyorin” Christmas cakes are back to brighten the holiday season! 2 popular varieties, assorted and decorated, go on sale
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JR Tokai Food Service announced that reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes featuring the popular sweet “Piyorin”—assorted and decorated varieties—will open at 12 p.m. on October 30.
Thailand’s largest state-owned energy company PTT and ゼロボード sign MOU to promote decarbonization solutions through innovation and new business collaboration
French brand “BALTIC” introduces new watch: “Aquascaphe GMT MK-II,” a high-performance GMT watch made for travel
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H°M’S“ WatchStore, operated by 株式会社ビヨンクール, will launch the “Aquascaphe GMT MK-II” GMT watch from French watch brand “BALTIC,” equipped with a Japanese-made automatic movement, on October 24, 2026.
Facts
The size is 39.5 mm
The case is 13.8 mm thick
Water resistance has been upgraded from 100M on the previous model to 200M
【キャンメイク】The “~Abloom~ Series” gets a shell-inspired limited-edition design this year♡ Two “shell-style packages” featuring original キャンメイク patterns go on sale in limited quantities from late October 2026!
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株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ makeup brand “キャンメイク” will release limited-edition shell-style packages for the face powders “Marshmallow Finish Powder ~Abloom~” and “Illuminating Finish Powder ~Abloom~” in limited quantities in late October 2026.
【キャンメイク】Liquid highlighter “Star Lumiere Highlighter,” with high-intensity glitter that shines like a star☆, launches in late October 2026!
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株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ makeup brand “キャンメイク” will launch “Star Lumiere Highlighter,” a liquid highlighter containing high-intensity glitter, as an advance release in late October 2026.
株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ will release an updated hand cream formula and package from its キャンメイク fragrance brand “メイクミーハッピー” in limited quantities in late October 2026.
Experience the appeal of welfare services! “Everyone’s Welfare Festa 2026” to be held in 舞鶴市 on November 7
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舞鶴市 will hold “Everyone’s Welfare Festa 2026” at 舞鶴YMCA国際福祉専門学校 on Reiwa 8, November 7. Admission is free and advance registration is not required. The program includes a demonstration of home-visit bathing services, hands-on experiences with welfare equipment, and stage events.
Is your website being read correctly by AI? Free “Website AI Compatibility Assessment” scores it out of 100, with no tag installation required
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株式会社ギャプライズ will launch a free “Website AI Compatibility Assessment” in October 2026. It evaluates whether a company’s website is being read correctly by AI across 4 criteria and scores it out of 100. According to research by ヴァリューズ, the zero-click behavior rate rose to 68.1% in July 2026.
Overview of “Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station,” opening November 16 (Monday)
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株式会社JR東海ホテルズ announced that “Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station” will open on November 16, 2026. Located in Minami Ward, Kyoto, the hotel will have 270 rooms. It will be operated by the company and owned by JR東海不動産㈱.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
270 rooms in total
Approximately 22㎡
Approximately 66㎡
3,060㎡
Approximately 15,900㎡
9 floors above ground
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東海ホテルズ、JR東海ホテルズ、JR東海不動産㈱、ジェイアール東海コンサルタンツ㈱、大末建設㈱、ハーシュ・ベドナー・アソシエイツ、HBA、Hirsch Bedner Associates、マリオット・インターナショナル、ジェイアール東海関西開発株式会社、Rock Song Oh! Brewery
【Miffy】Enjoy the feel of a neighborhood Chinese restaurant at home! Retro-cute Chinese-style tableware featuring Miffy and Panda side by side (4 designs) goes on general sale from Skater on 10/21 (Wednesday)! Chinese food is on the menu today♪
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スケーター株式会社 will begin general sales on October 21 of 4 neighborhood Chinese restaurant-style tableware products featuring Miffy and Panda designs.
Toyohashi sweet potatoes on top, Hateruma Island brown sugar on the bottom. お亀堂’s “Brown Sugar and Sweet Potato Uiro” available for a limited time this fall
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Founded in 1950, Japanese confectionery shop 株式会社お亀堂 will sell its 二-layer “Brown Sugar and Sweet Potato Uiro,” made with Toyohashi-grown “Kuri Kaguya” sweet potatoes and brown sugar from Hateruma Island, Okinawa Prefecture, for a limited time this fall at its directly operated stores.
“Charichari” and “OpenStreet” to jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City
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チャリチャリ株式会社 and OpenStreet株式会社 announced that they will jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 28, 2026.
Partnership agreement signed with Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on a bikeshare program; HELLO CYCLING service launched
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OpenStreet株式会社 and Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, signed a partnership agreement on a bikeshare program and launched the “HELLO CYCLING” service in Yamaguchi City on October 16. Bike ports have been installed at approximately 40 locations, and electric-assist bicycles featuring the mascot character of レノファ山口FC are available.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 16
Bike ports installed at approximately 40 locations
A long-awaited official ballpoint pen illustration book for fans is here! Draw the charming characters of “Disney Twisted-Wonderland” with ease by simply copying them using your favorite pen.
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株式会社玄光社 will release “Disney Twisted-Wonderland Ballpoint Pen Illustration Lesson,” an instructional book on ballpoint pen illustrations, on October 21, 2026.
【Event Report】Over 80% of participants satisfied and found new connections at “Koi Musubi Fest 2026 in NAGAHAMA,” a large-scale matchmaking event hosted by 長浜市 and limited to 100 people
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株式会社オミカレ partnered with 長浜市 to hold “Koi Musubi Fest 2026 in NAGAHAMA” on October 3. More than 80% of the 103 participants were satisfied, and 31 matches were made.
KnowBe4 begins new partnership with Workday Learning
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KnowBe4 has launched KnowBe4 for Workday Learning, integrated with Workday’s learning management feature, Workday Learning. The service seamlessly delivers security awareness and compliance training, while automatically synchronizing records to reduce administrative workload.
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Trusted by more than 70,000 customers worldwide
The platform uses 16 years of behavioral data
Companies mentioned：KnowBe4、Workday、KnowBe4 Japan 合同会社
PeopleX AI Interview integrates via API with the applicant tracking system i-web
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株式会社PeopleX has launched API integration between its conversational AI interview service PeopleX AI Interview and 株式会社ヒューマネージ’s applicant tracking system i-web. This automates data integration, reducing administrative workload and streamlining the selection process.
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No. 1 in industry market share for 18 consecutive years
Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 2,800 companies
Aptitude test adopted by more than 3,200 companies
Stress checks with more than 600,000 users annually
〈きものやまと〉 unveils new “Edo Biyori” designs for winter Reiwa 八年. Outfits inspired by ukiyo-e, snow-laden camellias and white rabbits evoke winter in Edo
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The きものやまと brand, operated by 株式会社やまと, has unveiled new winter Reiwa 八年 designs for its “Edo Biyori” series, inspired by Edo aesthetics. The collection goes on sale October 22, 2026.
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Launching sequentially from Thursday, October 22, 2026
Deep Crimson 82,500 yen
Snow-Laden Camellias Peeking Through 88,000 yen
Ukiyo-e: Kameido Umeyashiki and Makeup Tools 93,500 yen
【Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu】They’re all so cute! Skater launches acrylic cups featuring all 6 Grogu designs, available individually or in a complete box, on October 21 (Wednesday)
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スケーター株式会社 will launch acrylic cups featuring the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu character Grogu on October 21. They will be available individually (880 yen) and in a complete box featuring all 6 designs (5,280 yen).
The third collaboration project between “ketty,” which offers real-life wardrobe staples for adult women, and model agency ニュートラルマネジメント.
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The women’s brand “ketty,” operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, is developing products with model Kaede Aono as part of its third collaboration project with model agency ニュートラルマネジメント.
Introducing the new Mini Incense Burner for Laying Incense Horizontally, where you can enjoy the gentle waft of incense smoke through its series of round cutouts!
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カメヤマキャンドルハウス will launch the Mini Incense Burner for Laying Incense Horizontally, a wooden burner designed for mini incense sticks, in early November. Its lid helps prevent ash from scattering, and its design keeps incense from tipping over. The price is 1,650 yen (tax included).
【A company exercise routine featuring your company name】Launch of custom 3-minute exercise videos for companies, designed for daily use after radio calisthenics
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a service to produce custom 3-minute exercise videos tailored to companies’ workplace environments. Featuring company names and logos, the videos are designed to help employees keep exercising, including those working remotely or across multiple locations.
Reprint approved for the November issue of Nikkei Woman, featuring 2 bonus items!
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The November issue of Nikkei Woman, published by 株式会社日経BP, will be reprinted following strong sales. Sales on the first day of publication reached their highest level in the past 4 years, and ad clicks during the first 3 days also exceeded the previous year’s total.
Webinar to explore why ERP upgrades in manufacturing stall and how to address the problem — explaining how “standardizing surrounding operations” is key to promoting Fit to Standard
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株式会社テンダ and 京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社 will co-host a webinar on October 28, 2026, explaining factors that hinder the promotion of Fit to Standard in manufacturing ERP upgrades and the standardization of surrounding operations.
QQEnglish releases survey results from participating teachers on the 1st anniversary of its English teacher support project. “Creating lesson flow” was the most common challenge, while about half said, “I want to improve my English skills”
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株式会社QQ English has released survey results from 70 teachers participating in its English for Teachers Project, marking the project’s 1st anniversary. The most commonly cited challenge was “creating lesson flow” (25.7%), while about half of respondents (48.6%) said they joined to “improve my English skills.”
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Marking 1 year since its launch
“Creating lesson flow” (25.7%)
“Not enough ideas for activities” (20.0%)
About half (48.6%)
“Pronunciation, rhythm and linking” (18.6%)
“Giving instructions in classroom English” (14.3%)
83.3% of the elementary, junior high and high schools where teachers are assigned
70 participating teachers
“I want to improve my lesson planning and teaching skills” (27.1%)
DataTetra, a data utilization platform designed to control AI costs, unveiled in a domestic first
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ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 has unveiled DataTetra, a new data utilization platform solution, to address rising costs associated with AI use and increasingly complex data processing. The service will be available from October 21.
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Rollout will begin sequentially from Wednesday, October 21
A specialist team that carries out more than 100 support projects annually
Kimuraya Sohonten: エキュート大宮店 to reopen after renovations on Oct. 21 (Wed)
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株式会社木村屋總本店 will reopen 「木村屋 エキュート大宮店」 on Oct. 21, 2026, as the first rebranded store following the brand integration. Manabu Mizuno and Takao Katsuta were involved in the design, creating a space that combines tradition with new materials.
株式会社シロ will release a limited-quantity advent calendar (24 items/36,300 yen) and travel set (6 items/12,100 yen) themed around “travel” as part of its 2026 holiday collection. Reservations open on Oct. 29, 2026, and sales begin on Nov. 5 at the online store and company-operated stores nationwide.
Focusing on the approximately 70% of people who “wear innerwear while sleeping”: “night-only innerwear” arrives from BAKUNE, a brand that takes sleep seriously
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株式会社TENTIAL will launch BAKUNE Night Innerwear, the first nighttime innerwear in its BAKUNE series of fatigue-recovery pajamas, on Nov. 2, 2026. It was developed based on a survey showing that approximately 70% of people who sleep wear innerwear, but only 13.8% use items specifically designed for nighttime.
Top reason for hesitating to pay for generative AI and programming courses: “Unable to judge whether the content is worth the price,” at 43.5% — Ninja Code survey
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A survey by Ninja Code, the generative AI and programming school operated by ラグザス株式会社, found that 34.5% of employed respondents said their maximum out-of-pocket budget for learning was 0 yen. The leading reason for hesitating to pay for courses was “Unable to judge whether the content is worth the price” (43.5%), while “content suited to my work or goals” was the key consideration when choosing learning materials.
A new “Vintage White” color of the HZB002J collaboration model by watch select shop 「チックタック」 and watchmaker 「セイコー」 will go on sale on Oct. 24, 2026. The price is 55,000 yen.
Online event: Speaking at the “21st Digital Business Transformation/BPM Forum 2026,” hosted by IT協会
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株式会社エル・ティー・エス will speak at the “21st Digital Business Transformation/BPM Forum 2026,” hosted by IT協会. The theme is “BA for AI” and “AI for BA”: how BA and AI relate to each other. Admission is free.
メニワン launches 「UniOne（ユニワン）デンタル 歯みがきパウダー」, a nutritional supplement that supports oral health in dogs and cats
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株式会社メニワン, a subsidiary of 株式会社メニコン, will launch 「UniOne（ユニワン）デンタル 歯みがきパウダー」, a nutritional supplement that supports oral health in dogs and cats, on Oct. 21, 2026.
“Delivering the same meal to employees nationwide”: Popular pandemic-era service “foodbox” returns for a limited time in November and December 2026!
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ボンディッシュ株式会社 will bring back “foodbox,” a food delivery service for online social gatherings that was popular during the pandemic, for a limited time in November and December 2026. With a track record of serving 5,000 client companies and 1 million meals in total, the service enables employees at locations nationwide to share the same food and connect with one another.
Craif株式会社 and 株式会社MTG’s recovery-wear brand “ReD” announced the limited-quantity collaboration product “ReD × miSignal Care & Check Set” on October 6, 2026.
Legal automation platform “OLGA” wins awards for the 4th consecutive term in 3 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall: CLM, AI contract review/legal checks, and contract management systems
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GVA TECH株式会社’s legal automation platform “OLGA” won awards for the 4th consecutive term in 3 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall: CLM, AI contract review/legal checks, and contract management systems. It received the highest “Leader” recognition in all categories.
【とり鉄】Holding a limited-time “Cheese Fair” from 10/21 (Wed.)!
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Yakitori dining restaurant とり鉄 will hold a limited-time “Cheese Fair” starting October 21, 2026, offering special menu items including cheese-stuffed chicken wing meatballs and foil-baked cheese dishes. The operator is アスラポート株式会社.
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Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
¥780 (¥858 including tax)
One additional piece: 270 yen (297 yen including tax)
Decided by customers’ votes! “Chestnut Mont Blanc Crepe” launches from Beisia’s first customer-participation project
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株式会社ベイシア will begin selling the “Chestnut Mont Blanc Crepe” on October 21, the top vote-getter in its customer-participation project “The Crepe I Want to Eat! 2026 Autumn & Winter.”
Turn suitcases and other luggage into a “backpack”! “Pastool Go Out Easy-Carry Backpack Conversion Belt” launches October 21
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株式会社コジット will launch the “Pastool Go Out Easy-Carry Backpack Conversion Belt,” a support belt that lets users carry suitcases, cardboard boxes and other items like a backpack, on October 21, 2026. It is priced at 4,378 yen including tax and has a load capacity of 15 kg.
Turn the “wasted space” under your bed into storage! “Bamboo Charcoal Under-Bed Storage Case (with Casters)” launches October 21
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株式会社コジット will launch nationwide on October 21, 2026, the “Bamboo Charcoal Under-Bed Storage Case (with Casters),” an assembly-style storage case that makes use of unused space under the bed.
United Arrows Group unveils seasonal themes and latest looks from 32 brands; “2026 WINTER COLLECTION” launches
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株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ has unveiled “2026 WINTER COLLECTION,” the group’s 2026 winter collection featuring 32 brands. It includes approximately 800 styles, with the new brand “john masters UNITED ARROWS” taking part.
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32 brands
22 womenswear brands
10 menswear brands
Approximately 800 styles
2026 WINTER COLLECTION
Companies mentioned：株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、john masters organics、john masters UNITED ARROWS、UNITED ARROWS、BEAUTY&YOUTH UNITED ARROWS、ユナイテッドアローズ グリーンレーベル リラクシング、DRAWER、BLAMINK、conte、6(ROKU)、STEVEN ALAN、ODETTE É ODILE、ATTISESSION、CITEN、NICE WEATHER、California General Store、UNITED ARROWS GOLF、ER、LOEFF、Pheeta、AEWEN MATOPH、EMMEL REFINES、MARW UNITED ARROWS、SY UNITED ARROWS、monkey time BEAUTY&YOUTH
＜Call center services provider ＴＫＣカスタマーサポートサービス株式会社＞ earns the highest “three-star” rating in the HDI-Japan “Quality Rating” for the 6th consecutive year
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TKCカスタマーサポートサービス (TCSS), a 100% subsidiary of TKC, has earned the highest “three-star” rating in the HDI-Japan “Quality Rating” for the 6th consecutive year.