Ora² Feels surpasses 780,000 units shipped in total within 2 months of launch! New oral care that lets users “choose a scent to suit their mood” is off to a strong start
Top dancers from across Japan gather for ＜BUZZ FES -TOKYO-＞; all 20 acts include RIEHATA Presents SPACE LOV3 FAMILY, GANMI, and KING OF SWAG
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株式会社BUZZ GROUP held “BUZZ FES -TOKYO-” at CLUB CITTA' in Kanagawa on October 14, 2026, featuring 20 top dance acts, including RIEHATA Presents SPACE LOV3 FAMILY, GANMI, and KING OF SWAG.
【紀ノ国屋】Suica Penguin Mascot Bag goes on sale at the official online store from 20:00 on November 5 (Thu.) and at all Kinokuniya stores from November 6 (Fri.)!
[Tips from a labor and social security attorney] 3 weeks after measures against customer harassment became mandatory: for companies that have made a policy but cannot put it into practice. How to create a practical response manual, from distinguishing legitimate complaints to initial and follow-up responses and hearing sheets
Detailed program announced for “RegenerAction Japan 2026,” an international conference themed around regeneration; to be held on Nov. 11 in Yaesu, near Tokyo Station, with ticket sales beginning Oct. 21
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Original東京建物株式会社が事務局を務めるRegenerAction Japan 2026実行委員会は、11月11日に東京駅前で国際カンファレンスを開催し、詳細プログラムとチケット販売情報を公開した。
Facts
On Wednesday, Nov. 11
Fee: 30,000 yen (tax included, advance registration required)
More than 60% say the benefit of paying for Shinkansen tickets by card is earning points. The top complaint, however, is “I didn’t earn as many as I expected” [Survey of 203 people]
Either side can serve as the cover! Enjoy 2 ways to use the “futairo Ring Notebook,” with 6 new designs going on sale sequentially from late October!
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Nippon Shuppan Hanbai will release 6 new designs of the “futairo Ring Notebook,” which can be used with either side as the cover, in late October 2026.
【An Autumn Railway Journey on the Chichibu Railway and a Visit to Fukaya-Hanazono Outlet】Circular tour program linked to the Nagatoro Autumn Leaves Festival to be held from November; first-ever perks for users of the “Chichibuji Yuyu Free Pass” and a stamp rally around the railway line
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ふかや花園プレミアム・アウトレット will hold an autumn circular tour program from November in cooperation with 秩父鉄道株式会社 and tourist facilities in the Nagatoro area. The program will include perks for users of the “Chichibuji Yuyu Free Pass,” a stamp rally around the railway line, a circular tour program linked to the “Nagatoro Autumn Leaves Festival,” and special events limited to Saitama Prefecture Residents’ Day and Gunma Prefecture Residents’ Day.
Collaboration with HARIO Lampwork Factory: First glass necklace inspired by the starry-sky theme of Kanro’s “Hoshifuri Ramune” to go on sale Monday, October 26, 2026
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カンロ株式会社 will release its first glass necklace, expressing the world of “Hoshifuri Ramune,” in collaboration with HARIO Lampwork Factory on October 26, 2026. A special winter-limited Ramune set will also go on sale the same day.
【LA VIE 1923】A winter feast of sea and land to brighten Christmas Eve. Christmas 2026 limited lunch and dinner courses now on sale at the historic red-brick warehouse
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LA VIE 1923, operated by ジーライオングループ, has begun selling lunch and dinner courses for Christmas 2026 at the red-brick warehouse in Osaka.
Facts
2026 Christmas season
Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
Grand ― Grand ― (26,620 yen, tax included, service charge extra)
Popular Kotorippu × Choco Pie treats make great souvenir gifts; available for a limited time at an event at Tokyo Okashi Land!
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株式会社昭文社ホールディングス and 株式会社ロッテ will release 2 new collaboration products featuring the travel guidebook “Kotorippu” and Choco Pie for a limited time at a pop-up store in Tokyo Station Ichibangai starting October 29, 2026.
10 companies selected for “Hyogo Open Innovation X” to support new business creation by companies in 兵庫県
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株式会社ゼロワンブースター has selected 10 companies for the business development and open innovation support program under “Hyogo Open Innovation X,” a program run in cooperation with 兵庫県.
Facts
10 selected companies
100th anniversary of founding in March 2026
Founded in 1954
Founded in 1927
Put the world’s first fish finder into practical use in 1948
Period from October 2026 through March 2027
Established: March 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロワンブースター、株式会社みなと銀行、兵庫県、株式会社IDA Company、石光商事株式会社、カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社、川崎重工業株式会社、ショーワグローブ株式会社、神姫バス株式会社、新明和工業株式会社、Zept株式会社、フジッコ株式会社、古野電気株式会社、01Booster Capital
16 people moved to the Miura Peninsula after seeking advice last fiscal year! Popular relocation talk and networking event “DIVE TO THE MIURA HANTO” to be held in Kamakura on Saturday, November 14
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株式会社カヤック will hold the relocation talk and networking event “DIVE TO THE MIURA HANTO” in Kamakura on November 14 as part of the “Miura Peninsula Relocation Concierge” project commissioned by Kanagawa Prefecture. 16 people moved there last fiscal year, and this year’s event will feature talks by people who have relocated and consultation booths.
Facts
44 people attended the event, which was first held in November 2025
Samsung signs joint research agreement with 東京大学, providing Samsung Galaxy products for the “Kashiwa Study” and supporting a digital survey
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サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 has signed a joint research agreement with 東京大学 and will provide Samsung Galaxy products for the “Kashiwa Study,” a health survey for older adults, to support its digital survey.
Qoo10 announces its monthly cosmetics rankings for September 2026! Introducing the top 5 by monthly units sold in popular categories
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Qoo10, operated by eBay Japan合同会社, has announced its cosmetics rankings for September 2026, revealing the top 5 by monthly sales in each of the “Lip Balm,” “Lip Makeup,” “Eyeshadow,” and “Blush” categories.
Eyewear brand Zoff and the TV anime “Bungo Stray Dogs” join forces for their first collaboration: eyewear collection inspired by the supernatural abilities and imagery of 6 characters, including Atsushi Nakajima and Osamu Dazai
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Eyewear brand “Zoff,” operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, is launching its first collaboration collection with the TV anime “Bungo Stray Dogs.” Online reservations begin October 21, 2026, with all 6 character models priced at ¥12,200.
Facts
The series has surpassed 17.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
Fifth initiative under the “江戸川区・株式会社LDH JAPAN・株式会社W TOKYO comprehensive partnership agreement”! “EDOGAWA Street Dance Challenge 2026 supported by LDH JAPAN” to be held!
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The 5th installment of a comprehensive partnership agreement between 株式会社W TOKYO, 江戸川区 and 株式会社LDH JAPAN, “EDOGAWA Street Dance Challenge 2026,” was held, featuring guest performances by KADOKAWA DREAMS and M＆A SOUKEN QUANTS. A total of 210 people from 31 teams took part.
10th Edition of “ARTISTS’ FAIR KYOTO 2027” Announced!
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京都府, 京都新聞 and ARTISTS’ FAIR KYOTO実行委員会 announced that the 10th edition of “ARTISTS’ FAIR KYOTO 2027” will be held from March 5 to 7, 2027, at 京都国立博物館’s Meiji Kotokan. The fair, which has welcomed a cumulative total of approximately 400 young artists, will feature 41 young artists this year.
Tax Refund System “Ocean Tax Refund” to Be Introduced at Yamada Denki Stores
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Yamada Denki, part of the Yamada Holdings Group, will introduce Ocean’s refund-based tax-free shopping platform, “Ocean Tax Refund,” at its stores and affiliated locations to prepare for the new tax-free system taking effect in November 2026 and improve the shopping experience for international visitors to Japan.
Heart-shaped precut sticker paper for the mini photo printer “iNSPiC PV-223” to launch
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Canon Marketing Japan will launch “Canon ZINK Photo Paper, Heart-shaped Stickers, 20 Sheets” for the mini photo printer “iNSPiC PV-223” in early November 2026.
Average hourly wage for temporary job listings in the three major metropolitan areas reached 1,666 yen in September 2026
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ディップ株式会社 announced the results of its survey of temporary job listings in the three major metropolitan areas for September 2026. The average hourly wage was 1,666 yen, up 39 yen year over year. The number of job listings also increased significantly, with year-over-year growth seen across regions and occupations.
Facts
Average hourly wage: 1,666 yen
Up 39 yen year over year
Down 8 yen month over month
Approximately 241,000 job listings
Up 26.4% year over year
Up 24.2% month over month
Kanto region: 1,744 yen
Tokai region: 1,509 yen
Kansai region: 1,565 yen
“Administrative and office work”: 1,652 yen
“Sales, business development, food and beverage, and service”: 1,610 yen
“Web and creative”: 1,922 yen
“IT and engineering”: 2,331 yen
“Medical care, nursing care, research, and education”: 1,669 yen
“Factory, light work, logistics, and civil engineering”: 1,471 yen
[Latest Edition] Connect with Sacred Sites Around the World from Home! A 2027 Power Spot Calendar Featuring “Photographs Filled with Power,” Curated by Shinto and Buddhist Studies Researcher Sakurai Shikiko
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株式会社扶桑社 will publish a 2027 Power Spot Calendar Book by Shinto and Buddhist studies researcher Sakurai Shikiko.
4K gaming monitors “ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM” and “ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM,” combining RGB-stripe OLED and GaNFET technology, launch
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ASUS JAPAN株式会社 will launch the 4K gaming monitors “ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM” and “ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM,” equipped with True RGB-stripe OLED panels and GaNFET technology, under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, starting October 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
31.5 inches
26.5 inches
Up to 27%
DCI-P3 99%
Delta E<2
10-bit color
4K/240Hz
FHD/480Hz
0.03 ms (GTG)
Reduces by 38%
1,500,000:1
VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Waste heat reduced by approximately 35%
Exhaust vent temperature reduced by approximately 10%
5 levels of motion sensitivity
Automatic away timer from 1 to 15 minutes
DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20
80Gbps
90W USB Power Delivery
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、Republic of Gamers、ROG、ASUS
“I’m not AI”—faceless singer RENNE surprise-releases “Citrus,” a track making waves on social media, today
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Faceless singer RENNE surprise-released the 1st single “Citrus” on October 21, 2026. The bedroom pop track was recorded at home, with RENNE handling everything from songwriting and composition to mixing.
Futako-Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics will hold a total of 4 live demonstration events starting October 21 for the “VERMICULAR WOK,” a wok set to be released by 愛知ドビー株式会社 on November 4, 2026.
Facts
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Japan’s first permanent Sumikko Gurashi rooms open at ハイランドリゾート ホテル＆スパ, adjacent to 富士急ハイランド. 2 rooms to open on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
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ハイランドリゾート ホテル＆スパ, part of 富士急グループ, will open Japan’s first 2 permanent Sumikko Gurashi rooms on Nov. 28, 2026. Reservations open at 12 p.m. on Oct. 28 of the same year.
ロッテ to hold its first limited-time event at Tokyo Okashi Land! “Choco Pie” makes a perfect gift! 3 products in special boxes, including “Choco Pie <Ghana Style>” and “Cototrip Choco Pie: Sachertorte from Ginza Café Paulista”
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株式会社ロッテ will hold the limited-time “CHOCO PIE -Happy gift- SHOP” at Tokyo Okashi Land in Tokyo Station Ichibangai from Oct. 29 to Nov. 30, 2026, and will launch 3 products, including “Choco Pie <Ghana Style>,” ahead of general release as souvenir gifts in special boxes.
Facts
3 products in total
4 pieces per pack
¥1,300 (including tax)
Oct. 29, 2026
Nov. 30
Made with 1.2% raspberry juice
More than 20 million copies published cumulatively
令和8年 Oct. 25 (Sun): Class 2 Electrician written examination [written format]—速報! Last-minute exam video and materials, plus a Web seminar on passing the practical exam, now available!
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TAC株式会社 will publish its review of the Class 2 Electrician written examination, to be held on Oct. 25, 2026, on Oct. 28. It is also streaming limited-time intensive review videos and materials, as well as a Web seminar on passing the practical exam.
About 74% of people considering a custom-built home visit open houses or model homes. About 82% of attendees said they discovered something for the first time.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社トミソー found that about 74% of people considering a custom-built home had visited an open house or model home, and about 82% of attendees said seeing and experiencing one in person helped them notice something for the first time.
＜ザ・ギンザ＞ opens at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Wednesday, Nov. 25. New “ザ・ギンザ リップオイルセラム” to launch ahead of nationwide release, alongside an 伊勢丹新宿店 opening special kit and exclusive experiences showcasing the brand’s aesthetic
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Prestige skincare brand “ザ・ギンザ,” from 株式会社資生堂, will open a permanent counter on the 1st floor of the main building at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Nov. 25, 2026. It will launch the new “ザ・ギンザ リップオイルセラム” ahead of general release and offer an opening commemorative trial kit and gifts exclusive to its official LINE account.
Free personal styling service, hugely popular and difficult to book, expands as hoped! 3 new stylists join Elura to help tackle the concerns of adult women, with the service expanding to 12 stores
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Elura, a brand from Adastria, is expanding its free personal styling service, adding 3 new stylists from Nov. 1 and increasing the number of participating stores to 12.
Facts
3 newly certified brand stylists
Expanded to 12 participating stores
Bookings reached 1,457% of the previous year’s figure
[Aerial drone photography] The No. 1 place people want to see from above is “their home or the town where they live.” What makes aerial drone photography so appealing?
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A press release summarizing a survey on aerial drone photography conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and SJS DRONE PILOT. Among 500 respondents, the No. 1 place they wanted to see from above was “their home or the town where they live” (33.8%); the most popular choice for something that might reveal something new was “scenery you don’t normally see” (40.0%); and the most cited appeal was “seeing things from a different perspective than usual” (36.4%).
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
33.8％
32.0％
23.8％
23.4％
21.2％
40.0％
39.4％
30.4％
23.2％
76.8％
36.4％
24.0％
15.0％
13.6％
11.0％
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、SJS DRONE PILOT
Only 16.7% consider repair warranties when buying a bag, but more than half see the appeal of brands offering support that lets them use a bag for years
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 兵庫県鞄工業組合 found that 16.7% of respondents consider warranty and repair services when buying a bag, while 56.7% said they were attracted to brands offering support that lets them use a bag for years.
Results of a survey on first impressions of store decor conducted by POP GALLERY, operated by 株式会社アルファ, and 株式会社NEXER Group. A total of 36.6% said a store’s exterior or decor had prompted them to enter, and exterior design was the most appealing feature. “A cohesive look” ranked No. 1 among elements that make a store feel “stylish” (26.6%), while 55.6% said store decor was as important as the appeal of the products.
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
A total of 36.6% said they had entered a store after being influenced by its exterior or decor
“Exterior design” was the most common response, at 65.6%
“The atmosphere inside the store is conveyed from outside” came to 45.4%
“Window displays” came to 44.8%
“Displays that make products easy to pick up” came to 38.6%
“Event area” came to 23.4%
“POP displays that explain how to use products” came to 19.6%
“A clean appearance” came to 24.0%
“Good use of color” came to 15.2%
A total of 55.6% said they thought it was “important”
[Survey on attitudes toward solar panels and storage batteries] 84.6% said they didn’t know storage batteries could be installed later!
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A survey on attitudes toward solar panels and storage batteries by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社RYXTEC found that 84.6% did not know a storage battery could be installed later. Cost was the biggest barrier (61.8%); 70.0% considered under ¥500,000 a reasonable price; and expert assessment was the most popular way to determine capacity (55.0%).
AWA株式会社 announced its “Top 30 Most-Searched Artists Last Week” for the week of Oct. 12–18, 2026, with Kana Nishino at No. 1, 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE at No. 2 and Ayumi Hamasaki at No. 3.
A troupe founded at Nichigei boldly adapts the devices of British comedy: 劇団親知らズvol.6 “EVERYTHING ON TIME ~My Harem Is Perfect Again Today!~” set to take the stage
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劇団親知らズ, a troupe founded at Nichigei, will stage its original black romantic comedy “EVERYTHING ON TIME ~My Harem Is Perfect Again Today!~,” adapted from British comedy, at オメガ東京 from Nov. 21, 2026. Tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Monday, November 23, 2026 (holiday)
General admission: ¥3,000
Students: ¥2,000
U-18: ¥1,500
Ticket with video of a past performance (includes program): ¥10,000
【J. Front Retailing】Launches “Project to Make Sakae Japan’s No. 1 Christmas Destination”! Partnering with local businesses, facilities and schools to create a new winter tradition in Nagoya’s Sakae district
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J. フロント リテイリング株式会社 will hold “SAKAE Christmas Memories 2026,” a Christmas project in Nagoya’s Sakae district in collaboration with local businesses and facilities, from November 14 to December 25, 2026. The program will include an opening ceremony, an ornament exchange aiming to set a world record, and a music parade, with the goal of establishing a winter tradition synonymous with “Christmas in Nagoya’s Sakae district.”
Facts
2026
Nov. 14, 2026
Dec. 25
8th floor of the South Building
Companies mentioned：J. フロント リテイリング株式会社、松坂屋名古屋店、名古屋PARCO、HAERA、中日新聞社、中部電力MIRAI TOWER、名古屋テレビ塔株式会社、中部国際空港株式会社、NAGOYA都心会議、株式会社愛知芸術文化センター、（公財）愛知県文化振興事業団、愛知東邦大学、SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA、ソニーマーケティング株式会社、中部日本ビルディング株式会社、東海テレビ放送、株式会社東海理化、トキワランバテック株式会社、豊田合成株式会社、名古屋造形大学、マドラス株式会社、メ～テレ
Seminar titled “How to Work with Employees and Build Organizational Systems to Put an End to ‘Nothing Changes No Matter How Many Times I Tell Them’” by 慶浩 平康, President and CEO of セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社, to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on November 24, 2026, led by 慶浩 平康, President and CEO of セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社.
Search contracts and request signatures using AI. “GMO Sign” launches the “AI Flow Option.”
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GMO GlobalSign Holdings, in collaboration with its consolidated subsidiary GMO AI Connect, launched the “AI Flow Option” for its electronic contract service “GMO Sign” on October 21, 2026, enabling integration with generative AI. It supports the MCP standard and helps automate tasks such as searching contracts and requesting signatures.
Facts
Available starting Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Expected to grow approximately 3 times over the next 4 years
Japan’s domestic AI market spending is expected to approach 7 trillion yen in 2029
Approximately 82% of listed companies
3,204 companies use “GMOサイン”
3,897 listed companies
More than 120 domestic and international SaaS products
Tourism Business Management Capacity-Building Seminar and Networking Event (3rd session)
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東京都 and 東京観光財団 will hold the 3rd session of a management capacity-building seminar for tourism businesses on December 1. The theme will be human resource development and information-sharing practices at the long-established inn 元湯陣屋.
【Mie】“Circuit Cruise” lets you drive your own car on the “Suzuka Circuit,” home of F1
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The JAF Mie Branch will hold “JAF Day at Suzuka Circuit: Circuit Cruise” at Suzuka Circuit on December 11, allowing JAF members to drive their own cars around the course.
【JAF Kanagawa】Free admission! Learn eco-driving at a stage show! Featuring “that eco-driving promotion character”! The 9 prefectures and cities and JAF take the stage together
Ave Mujica mini-album “In the Name of God” released today
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株式会社ブシロードミュージック announced that it will release “In the Name of God,” a mini-album by Ave Mujica from the BanG Dream! project, on October 21, 2026. It also announced the “Virtus” live show at Keio Arena TOKYO, the current theatrical screening of “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” and the decision to broadcast a sequel TV anime in January 2027.
Facts
Limited-edition deluxe version, limited to 5,000 copies
S-ONE-WEDDING.Co LLC is collaborating with 東京ベイ舞浜ホテル ファーストリゾート to offer a special wedding plan with 3 major “ONE FAMILY” benefits for weddings through March 31, 2027.
【Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture】ドッグヴィラ千葉千倉, a luxury stay where you can bring your dog, launches a plan with a sauna perk to warm body and soul!
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ドッグヴィラ千葉千倉 has launched a plan with a sauna perk at its private villas where guests can stay with their dogs. The 3 major benefits include a sauna hat, poncho, aromatherapy and drinks, offering guests a chance to refresh body and mind and enjoy their stay with their dogs.
After leaving an 11-year career in public service, he set off on a 352-day journey around the world across 36 countries. A film of the life-changing trip will screen in Nippori, Tokyo
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Former civil servant and video creator 広 小竹 will hold screenings and crowdfunding for “Roamin_city -What Travel Memories Teach Us-,” a documentary chronicling his 352-day journey around the world across 36 countries.
【Halloween campaign】“All you image-editing pros! Dress up our Pine-chan!” Okinawa-based パインハート launches the social media contest “#PineChanImageEditingChampionship,” inviting everyone to take part!
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Okinawa-based pineapple brand “PINEHEART” will hold “#PineChanImageEditingChampionship,” a social media contest inviting participants to post edited images of its official character, Pine-chan, from October 22 to November 20, 2026.
British confectionery brand ロンドンベイクギャラリー will open a limited-time pop-up store at 大丸東京店 from October 28 to November 10, 2026. The store will offer Halloween-exclusive products and a promotional giveaway campaign.
“Data Recovery: Advanced Analysis Begins” — nationwide service for hard-to-recover NAS, servers and virtual environments
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株式会社リプラス launched its “Data Recovery: Advanced Analysis” service in earnest in October 2026. The service supports NAS devices from QNAP and Synology, complex RAID configurations, and virtual environments such as VMware and Hyper-V.
【New release】Add an elegant touch to Christmas. “Lace Luxe Bra” joins tu-hacci’s hugely popular BraJelly line, designed not to look like a shaping bra
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The new Lace Luxe Bra & Shorts, combining satin and lace, will launch on Oct. 21 from BraJelly, a hugely popular series by the innerwear brand tu-hacci, operated by 株式会社Water Air.
【広島工業大学】Holds 2nd Career Guidance Session Ahead of Full-Scale Job Hunting
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On Sept. 30, 2026, 広島工業大学 held its 2nd Career Guidance Session for 3rd-year undergraduate and 1st-year graduate students. Speakers from 株式会社マイナビ and 株式会社Gakken gave presentations on key points for job hunting and SPI preparation.
【Starting in December】株式会社rusk Launches Rusk Design Academy, Where Beginners Can Learn Practical Web Design
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株式会社rusk will launch Rusk Design Academy in December 2026, where beginners can learn practical web design. The course aims to build skills through 16 live sessions and offers graduates project commissions worth 50,000 yen or opportunities to join the company.
10 Hirokazu Tanakas Take to the Roads of Taiwan’s “Tanaka”!
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一般社団法人国際同姓同名連盟 will take part in the Taiwan Tanaka Marathon, held in Taiwan on Nov. 8, 2026, as the newly formed “Tanaka Sports Club.” 10 Hirokazu Tanakas, 2 family members, and 12 participants including captain Yuto Tanaka will compete in the full marathon, half marathon, and fun run, with support from 近畿日本ツーリスト株式会社.
Facts
2 are family members
12 participants with the surname Tanaka
4 full marathon runners
1 half marathon runner
Fun run (9.7 km)
8 fun run participants (9.7 km)
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Capacity of approximately 16,500 people
42,196 lottery registrants
In 1994
In 2022,
178 people with the same name
33 years
Became independent in 2024
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人国際同姓同名連盟、International Same Name Association、ISNA、タナカヒロカズ株式会社、一般社団法人「田中宏和の会」、近畿日本ツーリスト株式会社、台湾観光庁、台湾観光協会東京事務所、青学大、渋谷のラジオ、新潮社
From Kyushu and Yamaguchi to the World! Kyushu-Yamaguchi Venture Market 2026 to Be Held!
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九州・山口ベンチャーマーケット実行委員会 will hold the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Venture Market 2026 on Nov. 9, featuring a pitch contest by 18 startups and a keynote address by the representative director of KT Game Changers.
How did you see the other person? Free reflection materials released to help you consider your next conversation through situations close to home
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リクエスト株式会社 conducts research and development in organizational behavioral science based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, and has released free reflection materials for managers and leaders titled “How Did You See the Other Person?”
“An Oden Known to Few, Born from a Gift” — Winter-Only Atami Oden <Atsuumi> from a Long-Established Atami Kamaboko Shop; 500 Sets Available. Reservations Open, Shipping Begins Oct. 20.
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株式会社山田屋水産, a long-established kamaboko shop in Atami, will offer 500 sets of its winter-only Atami Oden <Atsuumi>. Reservations open on Oct. 20, 2026, and orders will be shipped sequentially.
【Up to 50% OFF】Swedish Luxury Brand GOLDEN CONCEPT (ゴールデンコンセプト) Holds BLACK FRIDAY-Only Campaign
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Swedish luxury brand GOLDEN CONCEPT is holding a BLACK FRIDAY-only campaign offering up to 50% off. The campaign runs from Oct. 20 to Nov. 20, 2026, on the official Japanese website and at its Omotesando and Shinsaibashi stores.
椿屋珈琲 and ダッキーダック, operated by 東和フードサービス株式会社, have opened reservations for Christmas cakes. The lineup includes 6 varieties, with reservations accepted at stores and online.
Embody Holdings Opens “EmbodyAcademy - Institute for the Study of Heavy Happiness -,” an In-House University Aiming to Study Happiness-Based Management in the Post-Capitalist Era and Develop Future Leaders
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Embody Holdings株式会社 will open EmbodyAcademy - Institute for the Study of Heavy Happiness -, an in-house university aiming to study happiness-based management in the post-capitalist era and develop future leaders, on Oct. 24, 2026.
South Korean marine AIoT startup ODN is entering the Japanese market by listing on VentroX, a platform operated by 株式会社DXinno, and will step up proof-of-concept trials and partnership building with the fisheries industry and local governments.
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Approximately 1.5 times the size of South Korea’s market
AI translation tool “Immersive Translate (immersive translation)” earns dual ISO 27001 and 27701 certification, further strengthening privacy protection in everyday translation scenarios
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FUNSTORY.AI LIMITED announced that its AI translation tool “Immersive Translate” has earned dual ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification, strengthening its information security and privacy management systems.
株式会社片岡商店 will exhibit 6 product series rooted in durable school bags put to the test by Hiroshima middle schoolers at “Asumise” in 大丸東京店 from Oct. 21, 2026, to Jan. 19, 2027.
Daily sheet mask with ceramides focused on strengthening the skin barrier goes on sale [Qoo10 featured new product]
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Korean skincare brand COSRX will launch “The Ceramide Redness Care Daily Sheet Mask,” formulated with ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and care for redness, on Qoo10 starting Nov. 1, 2026.
From “hiring” foreign nationals to “making them a driving force”: executive Yudai Ishikawa, who leads a foreign-national team of 1,000 across 70 countries, expands corporate speaking engagements
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株式会社ワン・ステップ offers talks and training for companies working to hire and develop foreign talent, focusing on turning foreign employees into a driving force. Representative Director Yudai Ishikawa has built a network of more than 1,000 foreign nationals across 70 countries, and has a track record of engagements with the Obayashi Corporation Hokuriku Branch and トヨタ協輸会, among others.
[Survey of 323 IT engineers reveals the reality of “information-gathering fatigue”] 75.9% say their information sources have “increased” compared with 3 years ago; nearly 80% feel the burden of gathering information amid channel diversification. “Technical articles and blogs” topped the list of sources that helped them gain knowledge, at 20.1%
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According to a survey of 323 IT engineers by 株式会社キッカケクリエイション, 75.9% feel they have more information sources than 3 years ago, and about 80% feel the burden of gathering information due to the diversification of channels. Search engines are the most frequently used channel, while technical articles and blogs ranked first among sources that respondents felt helped them gain knowledge.
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323 IT engineers
“Search engines (such as Google Search)” at 61.3%
“Technical articles and technical blog sites (such as Qiita and Zenn)” at 53.3%
“Official documentation and technical specifications” at 50.2%
“Search engines (such as Google Search)” at 30.1%
“Technical articles and technical blog sites (such as Qiita and Zenn)” at 20.1%
“Increased significantly” at 18.6%
“Increased somewhat” at 57.3%
“Accuracy and reliability of information” at 67.8%
“Whether it enables systematic, in-depth understanding” at 45.2%
“Speed and freshness of information” at 43.3%
“Strongly agree” at 26.9%
“Somewhat agree” at 49.2%
“The hassle of using different sources for different purposes” at 55.7%
“The same content appears across multiple sources, taking time to sift through duplicates” at 46.7%
“Variations in accuracy and quality among information sources” at 41.1%
“I always check primary sources and official documentation for important topics” at 47.7%
“I have generative AI summarize information, then dig deeper only into what I need” at 42.1%
Research coverage agreement signed with 日本システム技術, which continues to post revenue and profit growth with proprietary brands in education, healthcare and finance alongside corporate DX | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (Envalith)”
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株式会社エンヴァリス has signed a research coverage agreement with 日本システム技術 and will begin distributing reports from the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027.
Fire heats a flywheel, which pumps water. BLDB sells 1/12-scale hot-air engine model “RETROL R01”
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, sells the 1/12-scale hot-air water-pumping engine model “RETROL R01.” The finished brass model lets users observe how an external-combustion engine works, with heat from butane gas driving a flywheel and water pump in tandem. Price: 85,776 yen.
“Tonichi Design Newspaper Print Shop” opens on 10/21: From “reading” newspapers to enjoying them by “using” them—newspaper printer launches a brand to expand the possibilities of paper
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東日印刷株式会社 will launch “Tonichi Design Newspaper Print Shop,” a specialty website for newspaper-themed stationery and goods, on Oct. 21, 2026. Drawing on more than 70 years of printing technology, the company will develop new products that make use of the properties of newsprint, as well as upcycled products that contribute to the SDGs, expanding the ways people can enjoy newspapers from “reading” to “using” them.
Komix creates 10-page AI training material to help stores address missed sales opportunities and overtime
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株式会社コミクス has created a mini training course on AI use for store owners, titled “What to reduce is not staff, but missed sales opportunities and overtime.” The 10-page course explains ways to review after-hours inquiries and routine tasks performed after closing through 3 steps: “counting,” “delegating initial responses,” and “standardizing drafts.”
【Much-anticipated new product】The new “MagSafe Flex Pouch” accessory is here from Ninja Labs（ニンジャ ラボ）, a next-generation iPhone case brand from the United States.
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Ninja Labs, an iPhone case brand from the United States, has launched the MagSafe-compatible stretch pouch “MagSafe Flex Pouch.” Preorders are now open at PRINCIPE Privé.
【New publication】Advanced automotive materials strategy in the era of E2E autonomous driving and physical AI: Materials technologies supporting AI SoCs, 800V, advanced packaging and sensors, and OEM/Tier-1 adoption and investment decisions. Published by シーエムシー・リサーチ
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株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ will publish a research report analyzing advanced automotive materials strategy in the era of E2E autonomous driving and physical AI, titled “Advanced Automotive Materials Strategy in the Era of E2E Autonomous Driving and Physical AI,” on October 13, 2026. Based on technology trends in AI SoCs, 800V, SiC/GaN, sensors and other areas, the report scores 20 types of materials for adoption likelihood and investment priority, taking into account OEM/Tier-1 adoption processes and regulatory compliance. It provides investment decision criteria for 2027, 2030 and 2035.
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Publication date: October 13, 2026
Format: A4, softcover, 253 pages
List price: print edition, 200,000 yen before tax
(220,000 yen including tax)
Set price (book + PDF edition CD): book + PDF edition, 270,000 yen before tax
【Held 10/28・Free to attend】Online seminar to explain advance preparation for recycling reports that intermediate waste-treatment operators should start “right now”
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DXE株式会社 will hold an online seminar on October 28, 2026, explaining advance preparation for recycling reports in connection with revisions to the Waste Management Act taking effect in April 2027.
Wiz launches “DSR,” an AI system driving its powerful sales capabilities
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IT solutions trading company 株式会社Wiz has begun full-scale operation of “DSR,” an internally developed AI-powered list-generation system. The system uses AI to analyze corporate customer data and contract information, automatically identifying optimal targets to improve sales efficiency and conversion rates.
First POP UP event for hair care brands “hiritu,” “unu” and “COMPONIST” to be held at “ららぽーと TOKYO-BAY”!
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株式会社magicnumber will hold a joint POP UP event for its 3 hair care brands, “hiritu,” “unu” and “COMPONIST,” at “ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY” on October 24 and 25, 2026.
32 of 152 employees—approximately 1 in 5—joined through employee referrals
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株式会社ハウスフリーダム announced that, as of October 16, 2026, 32 of its 152 employees (approximately 21.1%) had joined through employee referrals. The company features the departments where referred employees are assigned, along with interviews about cases in which employees joined through friends, and explains the significance of employee referrals and its future recruitment activities.
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152 employees
32 people
Approximately 21.1%
14 in the Brokerage Department
9 in the Construction Department
8 in the Condominium Sales Department
1 in the Human Resources and General Affairs Department
Long-sleeved innerwear, built-in-cup bra top, 2026 fall/winter new arrival, inner shirt, cut-and-sew top, quick-drying, long-sleeved T-shirt with pads, OEM, stretch, 10% early-bird discount through November 11, 790 yen/piece, brand
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has begun wholesale sales in Japan of its new 2026 fall/winter padded long-sleeved bra top. The company operates a sewing and processing factory in Yiwu, China, and offers OEM production and small-lot orders. An early-bird discount of 10% is available through November 11, bringing the price to 790 yen per piece.
【Kayaking with your dog, then camping overnight】DOG activities to be featured at the November 7 “Tachibana Park Fes 2026” | Katori, Chiba
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On November 7, 2026, 香取市 will hold “Tachibana Park Fes 2026,” marking the 20th anniversary of the municipal merger, at Tachibana Fureai Park. Along with new DOG activities such as kayaking with dogs, a dog run and a DOG market, the event will feature an acoustic live performance and a DJ stage, offering something for a wide range of visitors.
2 regional revitalization and cultural property projects win the “2026 Good Design Award”
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Two regional revitalization projects by 株式会社narrative have won the “2026 Good Design Award.” The winning projects are “Maruto Soy Sauce,” a project to revive a soy sauce brewery in Tawaramoto Town, Nara Prefecture, and a decentralized community development project centered on reviving a public bath in Gose City, Nara Prefecture.
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2026 Good Design Award
Reviving soy sauce production for the first time in approximately 70 years