20 researchers and policy experts from Japan and overseas took the stage
Entries were received from 17 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：FOIP+企画実行委員会、一般社団法人後来ノ種子プロジェクト、安倍晋三デジタルミュージアム プロジェクト、安倍晋三インド太平洋研究所、自由で開かれたインド太平洋研究所、Observer Research Foundation、Université Laval、笹川平和財団、成蹊大学、新潟県立大学、Medical Excellence JAPAN
New arrival: A traditional charcoal basket reimagined for modern storage! Made-in-Japan 'Black-Dyed Rattan-Rimmed Charcoal Basket'
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Bamboo-specialist manufacturer 株式会社山岸竹材店 (虎斑竹専門店 竹虎) will launch the made-in-Japan 'Black-Dyed Rattan-Rimmed Charcoal Basket' on Oct. 20, 2026, redesigning the traditional charcoal basket as a modern storage item.
Limited-time sweets to enjoy Okuise's autumn flavors and Halloween! 'Raisins made by 道の駅' and 'hinata Halloween Cookies' go on sale through the end of October
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奥伊勢マルシェ, a specialty-products e-commerce site in Odai Town, Mie Prefecture, has begun selling 'Raisins made by 道の駅' and 'hinata Halloween Cookies' for a limited time through the end of October 2026.
THE PICKLE BANG THEORY becomes title sponsor of the Japan Pickleball Federation's 'PJ TOP TOUR'
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THE PICKLE BANG THEORY has become title sponsor of the Japan Pickleball Federation's 'PJ TOP TOUR 2026 T8 OARAI' and will provide sponsorship including 200,000 yen in total prize money.
Facts
November 21 (Saturday)–23 (Monday, holiday), 2026
200,000 yen in total prize money
Facility equipped with 3 indoor courts
1-minute walk from Motoyawata Station
Companies mentioned：THE PICKLE BANG THEORY、RST Agency株式会社、一般財団法人ピックルボール日本連盟、大洗町ビーチテニスクラブ、クロスミントン、Racket Sports Tokyo、ヨーラ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社読売広告社、株式会社ティップネス、野村不動産ホールディングス、株式会社ピックルボールワン、株式会社カシマヤ製作所、17 LIVE株式会社
The Nov. 7 match against Miyazaki will be designated 'Tokushima City Residents' Day.' Elementary, junior high and high school students who live or attend school in 徳島市 will be admitted free, and adults living in the city can buy tickets at a discounted rate.
徳島市 and とくしま動物園STELLA PRESCHOOL ANIMAL KINGDOM announced the 'Photo Contest 2026,' seeking photographic works taken on or after Nov. 1, Reiwa 7. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
Your choices change the story: Fukuoka-born, domestically developed AI character chat service 'bonnon (ボノン)' officially launches
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株式会社アップ・ラボ officially launched 'bonnon (ボノン),' an AI character chat service originating in Fukuoka, on Oct. 21, 2026. The domestically developed service lets users change the story through their choices and features 100% in-house character design and a long-term memory function.
徳島城博物館 will hold a shogi tournament on Nov. 29 inspired by 'Go-Shogi,' the match played before the shogun inside Edo Castle. It is open to elementary school students and older, with a capacity of 32 people; participation is free (admission fee charged separately).
KENZO pop-up store to open for a limited time at Roppongi Hills
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ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社 will open a limited-time pop-up store at 'Hills Box' in Roppongi Hills from Oct. 30, 2026, featuring the pre-spring collection by Artistic Director NIGO.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Hours: 11:00–20:00
For customers who spend 100,000 yen or more, including tax
Companies mentioned：KENZO PARIS JAPAN、ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社、MORI
チェック・ポイント・リサーチ released its Q3 2026 Brand Phishing Report, reporting that Microsoft maintained its top position, accounting for 33% of all attacks. Apple and Google also ranked among the top brands, while attackers are expanding their impersonation of AI platforms and developer tools.
Facts
33%
23%
8%
6%
4%
500 euros
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、Microsoft、Apple、Google、LinkedIn、Amazon、Claude、Google Antigravity、Docusign、FleetDeck
Special 7-day sale! Halloween gift box from pudding specialty shop 'Totto PURIN' goes on sale Oct. 25
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Pudding specialty shop 'Totto PURIN' will sell a limited-time Halloween gift box from Oct. 25, 2026, featuring 2 new varieties made with pumpkin from Tottori Prefecture and purple sweet potato, along with its popular Sand Pudding.
Facts
October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
October 31 (Saturday)
Wednesday, Oct. 21
【1,850 yen (tax included)】
【3,700 yen (tax included)】
Ranked No. 1 in the national local-pudding rankings
Smart trash cans 'SmaGO' installed at 'HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL 2026 in 日比谷公園' in Tokyo, supporting environmental cleanup as part of 東京都's 'TOKYO Clean Up Action'
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株式会社フォーステック installed the smart trash bin “SmaGO” at an event held at Hibiya Park on Oct. 10 and 11 as part of 東京都’s “TOKYO Clean Up Action,” supporting efforts to keep the environment clean.
Facts
Automatically compresses trash to approximately 1/5 of its volume
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Installed at approximately 80 locations nationwide
太陽グループ株式会社 sponsored ANREALAGE’s exhibition “JUST AN REAL AGE,” held in conjunction with the Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week collection. Its subsidiary 太陽工業株式会社 handled the production and installation of the exhibition space using membrane structures.
Facts
Held in Paris from Oct. 2 to 5, 2026
A history spanning 25 editions
Original約120㎡の空間
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary
Companies mentioned：太陽グループ株式会社、ANREALAGE、アンリアレイジ、太陽工業株式会社、TSP太陽株式会社、アクティオ株式会社、Just an Idea、LVMH PRIZE、FENDI
From creating estimates to issuing invoices with one click: SaaS business support service “Budii” for painting contractors receives major update
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株式会社Re:Fact has significantly updated “Budii,” its SaaS business support service for painting contractors, enhancing the integration of takeoff data from plans, adding subtotals by category, and strengthening the feature for issuing invoices from estimates with one click.
On the way to becoming Japan’s top “tuna mecca”! Shimizu Port Tuna Festival 2026 to be held Nov. 7 and 8
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Shimizu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan’s leading port for frozen tuna landings, will host the Shimizu Port Tuna Festival 2026 on Nov. 7 and 8. Events at the pre-festival and main festival will include free tuna servings and a tuna-cutting and sales event.
Notice on starting preparations for a Know Your Customer (KYC) application to procure NVIDIA GPUs and other products
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As part of a project to build an edge AI data center in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, 株式会社イクヨ has begun preparations to apply for customer due diligence (KYC) in order to procure NVIDIA社 GPUs and other products.
With an unwavering passion, toward flavors yet to be discovered: Bakery brand Comme'N completes a new brioche after reconsidering artisans’ handiwork and its commitment to customers
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Comme'N, a bakery headquartered in Kuhonbutsu, Tokyo, celebrated its 6th anniversary and launched a new product with an updated brioche dough on Oct. 19. Under the guidance of chef Nishioka Noriaki, the bakery improved the texture and melt-in-the-mouth quality, and offers items including “Brioche à Tête” and seasonal pumpkin products.
For EC and D2C businesses | Frontline report on strategies to cut SaaS costs by developing AI in-house [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has made its “Frontline Report on Strategies to Cut SaaS Costs by Developing AI In-House” available free of charge for EC and D2C businesses. The report explains the factors driving SaaS cost increases and how generative AI can be used to bring business operations in-house.
Facts
Original2024年の国内BtoC-EC市場規模は26.1兆円でした
68.9% of companies said they planned to use generative AI actively or in limited areas
That was up from 49.7% in the previous fiscal year
23 pages in total
Only 16.7% of Japanese companies said they had brought the necessary functions in-house
Rare “Jelly Beans” grapes, available in extremely limited quantities, turned into daifuku: Bensaiten to release a limited quantity of fruit daifuku with a charming, candy-like appearance and rich sweetness
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株式会社弁才天 will release a limited quantity of fruit daifuku made with rare “Jelly Beans” grapes developed by 志村葡萄研究所 in Yamanashi Prefecture.
HIOKI makes popular seminar on measurement technology fundamentals available free for a limited time
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日置電機株式会社 will make its video seminar “Fundamentals of Electrical Measurement: ‘Measuring’” available free of charge for 1 week from Nov. 4, 2026. The seminar covers the basics of electrical measurement.
Keyword Marketing sponsors MC battle tournament “THE 罵倒 2026”
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株式会社キーワードマーケティング is sponsoring “THE 罵倒 2026,” an MC battle tournament hosted by CASTLE-RECORDS. Through the main event, to be held at Shibuya WOMB on Nov. 8, it aims to build connections with young people and support hip-hop culture.
Facts
The winner’s prize reached 50 million yen
The main event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
With a track record of supporting more than 1,500 companies
[Second Fukuoka location] Toroiichi Hakata Ekimae, an izakaya offering all-you-can-drink sake from all 47 prefectures and seasonal seafood, opens Oct. 23, 2026! On opening day: “120 minutes of all-you-can-drink sake for 1 yen or draft beer for 1 yen” and “free assorted sashimi platter”!
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Toroiichi Hakata Ekimae, the second Fukuoka location of the izakaya Toroiichi operated by ENRAVE株式会社, a subsidiary of S.H.N株式会社, will open on Oct. 23, 2026. It will serve all-you-can-drink sake from all 47 prefectures and seafood dishes, and will hold special promotions to mark the opening.
Hisashi Inoue’s final play. The moving musical “Kumikyoku Gyakusatsu,” filled with laughter and tears, will be staged in February 2027! Official resale available through Ticket-Pia Trade!
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株式会社チケットプラス announced that its official resale service “Ticketpla Trade” has been selected for the stage production “Kumikyoku Gyakusatsu,” which will be staged in February 2027. Applications for resale have been open since Oct. 21, 2026.
Facts
Performances begin Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027
Resale applications have been open since Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
S seats ¥12,500
A seats: 9,500 yen
S seats: 11,500 yen
A seats: ¥9,000
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 20 and under): ¥2,000
U-25 (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 25 or under): 6,000 yen
Originalフレデリック、2026年6月のFC会員限定ツアー『Home Party Tour 2026-RAINVENT-』の模様をFanStream/StreamPassにて生配信決定！
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株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社チケットプラス announced that live footage and a documentary of フレデリック’s Tokyo concert on its June 2026 fan club members-only tour, “Home Party Tour 2026-RAINVENT-,” will be available for paid streaming on the FanStream viewing app and the StreamPass platform.
Facts
June 2026
13 tracks in total
2,000 yen
2,500 yen
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fanplus、株式会社チケットプラス、フレデリック、MASH A&R、Zepp Shinjuku、GORILLA HALL OSAKA、THE BOTTOM LINE、ワールド記念ホール、日本武道館
New launch: Foldable Electric Kettle with Temperature Control
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ナカバヤシ株式会社 will launch the “Foldable Electric Kettle with Temperature Control, 600ml,” a foldable electric kettle with temperature control, in late October 2026.
Aimer’s official app launches on Tuesday, October 20! Official online store opens at the same time!
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株式会社Fanplus launched Aimer’s official app and opened its official online store on October 20, 2026. Tickets for the November 3 concert will also be issued through the app.
“LegalOn” to hold event for Japanese companies in Singapore
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies will hold the “LegalOn Connect Singapore” event for Japanese companies in Singapore on November 19, 2026, covering ASEAN regulatory trends and the use of AI in contract work.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Fourth data center
Surpasses 9,000 companies
20.15 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn、GovernOn、ガバオン、東京国際法律事務所、Singapore Academy of Law
Up to 70% OFF!! “Compile Heart Halloween Sale 2026” is here!!
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株式会社コンパイルハート is holding the “Compile Heart Halloween Sale 2026” on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation®Store from October 21, offering discounts of up to 70% OFF on multiple game titles.
Storage that sticks to your laptop. Introducing the “Stick-On Pouch (for PC),” a smart way to carry gadgets and small items together
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コクヨ株式会社 will launch the “Stick-On Pouch (for PC)” on October 28, 2026. The pouch attaches directly to a laptop lid with an adhesive sheet, making it easy to carry gadgets and small items together.
【鴨川シーワールド】Celebrating 50 years of beluga care! Recreating the average size of 3 calves born at the aquarium! A jumbo, hefty 4.7 kg “JUMBO Beluga Plush”
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鴨川シーワールド, the flagship facility of 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, will begin selling a limited-edition plush toy on October 24, 2026, commemorating 50 years of beluga care. It recreates the average size (approx. 140 cm in length) and weight (approx. 4.7 kg) of 3 calves born at the aquarium.
【リゾナーレ福井】Opening September 10, 2027. A “designer hotel in a dinosaur forest” is coming to a site with strata dating back approx. 120 million years and dinosaur fossils
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星野リゾート announced リゾナーレ福井, scheduled to open on September 10, 2027, in Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture. Its concept is a “designer hotel in a dinosaur forest,” with クライン ダイサム アーキテクツ serving as design architect.
Facts
Strata dating back approx. 120 million years
Reservations are scheduled to open in April 2027
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、リゾナーレ、クライン ダイサム アーキテクツ、熊谷組一級建築士事務所、黒川紀章建築都市設計事務所、オンサイト計画設計事務所、studio on site、熊谷組、大北久保建設、ダイド建設、大野建設工業
Eco-Pork’s swine-farming DX business in Ukraine featured as a case study in JBIC’s “Integrated Report 2026”
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Financing by JBIC and others for 株式会社Eco-Pork’s business in Ukraine was featured as a case study in the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) “Integrated Report 2026.”
Facts
Published in August 2026
May 2026
14 financing cases
Opening section, “AT A GLANCE” (p.16)
“HIGHLIGHT 5: Support for Ukraine’s Neighboring Countries (Poland)” (p.41)
【Amazon-exclusive 7-day sale】The Android 16 11-inch tablet “P11 Set Edition” drops from its regular price of ¥20,900 to ¥17,900! Special price, approximately 14% off
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The Android 16 11-inch tablet “P11 Set Edition,” sold by 深圳市新义腾飞电子商务有限公司, is on sale for a limited time at Amazon.co.jp for ¥17,900, down from its regular price of ¥20,900 (approximately 14% off).
Microbase designated as 世田谷区’s “vacant house management and utilization support corporation.” Opens “せたがや家の終活ナビ,” where people can seek advice before a home becomes vacant
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マイクロベース株式会社 has been designated by 世田谷区 as a “vacant house management and utilization support corporation” and has opened a new consultation service, “せたがや家の終活ナビ,” where people can seek advice before a home becomes vacant.
BASF unveils “Future Unlocked” at in-cosmetics Asia 2026
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BASF will exhibit at “in-cosmetics Asia 2026,” held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2026. Under the concept “Beyond Beauty: Future Unlocked,” it will showcase its expertise in collagen science and delivery technologies through innovative products such as NeoHelix™ Regenerate and Plantapon® Amino ASP.
A2O LITE takes 1st place on a music show just 1 week after debut! Delivers a stunning live performance on the encore stage, too!
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The girl group A2O LITE, produced by Lee Soo-man, took 1st place on SBS Life’s “THE SHOW” with its debut single “NEON,” just 1 week after debut. The group is also performing well on domestic and international charts, including Melon and Apple Music.
Facts
1st place
6 consecutive days
4th place
6 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：株式会社A2O Entertainment Japan、A2O Entertainment、SBS Life、Melon、Spotify、YouTube Music、Apple Music、QQ Music
Savor Awaji Island’s winter delicacy, “Awaji Island 3-year tiger pufferfish,” prepared with Japanese and French techniques. ホテルアナガ serves a winter-only “3-Year Tiger Pufferfish Japanese-Western Course”
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ホテルアナガ in Minami-Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, will serve a Japanese-Western dinner course featuring Awaji Island 3-year tiger pufferfish for a limited time during the winter season, starting November 1, 2026.
Enjoy homemade amazake from fall through winter. Introducing an easy rice cooker amazake recipe and MyLOHAS “rice koji,” known for its natural sweetness
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Introducing “MyLOHAS Rice Koji,” dried rice koji made with 100% Akita-grown rice, from the health food brand MyLOHAS, operated by 株式会社オーイズミピュアルズ. It contains no additives or salt and is characterized by its natural sweetness. The article includes an easy homemade amazake recipe using a rice cooker and an overview of the product.
Slim pants and slimming leggings from a major Yiwu, China, garment factory. Brand-original LOGO, stylish designs. 2026 fall/winter collection now on sale. 10% early-bird discount through November 11. Cost-reduction measures of 50% for the weak-yen era. Yiwu
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has begun wholesale sales of slim pants and leggings for the Japanese market, leveraging its garment factory in Yiwu, China. Its strengths include 21 years of trade expertise and an OEM production system, and it is seeking new business partners.
AIファクトリー supports “information utilization” and “business operations” end-to-end with AI for organizations in the resources, energy and GX sectors, covering the Japanese government’s 17 priority fields: “AI EnergyGX on IDX”
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AIデータ株式会社 has begun full-scale provision of “AI EnergyGX on IDX,” an integrated AI platform that enables companies in the resources, energy and GX sectors to use dispersed information across their organizations and supports business operations and management decisions. It also aims to strengthen GX organizations through a proposed three-platform integration with the intellectual property strategy AI “Tokkyo.AI” and the contract and data management platform “リーガルテックVDR.”
Facts
Today, October 21
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume for 17 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：AIファクトリー、AIデータ株式会社、AIデータ社、IDX、Tokkyo.AI、リーガルテックVDR、AI孔明 on IDX、AI孔明、防衛省、BCNアワード
Recruiting 220 staff for work related to “GREEN×EXPO 2027”; recruitment information sessions to be held in Yokohama starting October 23
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株式会社パソナ is recruiting 220 staff for work related to “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” which will be held in Yokohama in 2027, and will hold recruitment information sessions in Yokohama starting October 23.
【Relocation and reopening】Cushion brand エクスジェル to relocate and open a new store on the 6th floor of 大丸福岡天神店 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026!
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株式会社加地 announced that it will relocate and open a new store for the cushion brand エクスジェル on the 6th floor of 大丸福岡天神店 on October 28, 2026. The store will begin selling the new “Hug PS” and offer the “シーティングナビ®” seating pressure measurement service.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Price: ¥59,400 (tax included)
11 colors in total
for about 10 years
More than 20 years of research and development experience
“Santa Parade” confirmed for Tokyo on 11/15 (Sun.) and Osaka on 12/6 (Sun.)!!
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The 2026 edition of the charity event “Santa Parade,” organized by 一般社団法人OSAKAあかるクラブ, has been confirmed, with events to be held in Tokyo (November 15) and Osaka (December 6).
【阪神梅田本店】A new brand from モロゾフ puts caramel center stage! The first permanent キャラメリオン store in Japan opens on Wednesday, November 18, on the B1 floor in the confectionery section!
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The first permanent store in Japan for “キャラメリオン,” a new brand from confectionery maker モロゾフ, will open on the B1 floor of 阪神梅田本店 on November 18, 2026.
【Held November 15 (Sun.)】Lecture on Preventing Domestic Violence (DV)
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東京都 will hold a lecture on preventing domestic violence (DV) on November 15, featuring a livestream and recorded screening focused on “perpetrator programs.”
Enjoy all the flavors of autumn at そしじ. Starting October 23 (Fri.), 和牛すき焼 そしじ brings you dishes that showcase the flavors of autumn and the rich taste of Japanese black beef.
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株式会社FTG Company will begin offering a limited-time autumn menu from October 23 at the Karuizawa main restaurant, Kusatsu, Nakameguro and Azabu-Juban locations of 和牛すき焼 そしじ. The menu includes sukiyaki sets and à la carte dishes featuring seasonal ingredients such as matsutake mushrooms and Pacific saury.
Facts
Operates 130 food-service locations in Japan and overseas
Starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Assortment of 5 autumn mushrooms 1,980 yen
Original松茸すき焼セット【上】 1人前 4,380円
Original松茸すき焼セット【特】 1人前 4,980円
Original松茸すき焼セット【天】 1人前 5,380円
Matsutake rice, regular (二合) 3,800 yen
Seared bonito 1,250 yen
Pacific saury simmered with plum 850 yen
Chrysanthemum greens and matsutake mushrooms in broth 780 yen
ROCKET AI GLOBAL LLC, operator of サジュ魔女, adopts new technology
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ROCKET AI GLOBAL LLC announced that it has introduced proprietary technologies, including error verification and long-form composition, to the AI fortune-telling service operated by サジュ魔女, enhancing the specificity and consistency of its content.
富士ソフト sponsors the 44th All-Japan University Women's Ekiden, supporting female athletes striving to become Japan's best
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富士ソフト株式会社 announced that it will sponsor the 44th All-Japan University Women's Ekiden Championship, to be held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on October 25, 2026. The company signed a sponsorship agreement with the 青山学院大学 women's ekiden team in September of the same year, and this sponsorship will expand its support.
So that financial hardship does not force families to give up on a place for children outside school: supporters among the parents of フリースクールここ launch a petition in October
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Supporters among the parents of フリースクールここ launched an online petition in October 2026, calling on Suita City and Osaka Prefecture to expand public support for free schools.
【Official social media surpasses 5 million followers】フーディストノート shares recipes and ideas from 30,000 food influencers
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The total number of followers across the official social media accounts of フーディストノート, a food influencer media platform operated by アイランド株式会社, has surpassed 5 million. The company provides social media management support services to food and beverage companies, drawing on a network of approximately 30,000 influencers.
【Held October 30 (Fri.) from 13:00】“Prompt Targeting Ads”: Webinar on ChatGPT as a “New Channel for Generating Conversions”
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株式会社FUKKO will hold a free webinar on October 30, 2026, explaining how to use ChatGPT advertising. It will present a case in which conversions increased 4 times using actual data from an education account, as well as a method for generating context using proprietary AI. Free consultations will also be offered to the first 5 companies.
Sweating in winter can leave you chilled. Meet “Dramatic Warmth and Dryness” underwear for that problem
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おたふく手袋株式会社 will launch “Drastic Dry Warm,” innerwear for fall and winter, in 2026 to mark the company's 100th anniversary. Designed to prevent chill from perspiration, it features a 2-layer construction and fine brushed lining. The street price is 3,500 yen (tax included).
Wear fragrance on your hands. LOA introduces “LOA THE HAND CREAM,” transforming hand care into fragrance.
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Jade Japan株式会社 will launch “LOA THE HAND CREAM,” the first hand cream in the LOA series, on October 21, 2026. It comes in a 40 g size, priced at ¥4,000+TAX, and is available in 3 fragrances.
Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “Can You Lose Business Partners If You Have Not Complied with the SCS Evaluation System? Explaining the Impact on Business-to-Business Transactions”
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Librus株式会社 has published an insight report explaining the impact that non-compliance with the SCS evaluation system can have on business-to-business transactions.
株式会社Nanimono surpasses 10 client companies for its sales support service specializing in blue-collar industries
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株式会社Nanimono has surpassed 10 client companies for its sales support service specializing in blue-collar industries, primarily construction. Since its founding in May 2026, it has supported clients from sales strategy planning to new customer acquisition in fields including air-conditioning equipment and scaffolding work. The company aims to expand the business to 20 clients by the end of the year and 100 clients in the next fiscal year.
100,000 impressions for ¥50,000 per month, or a full refund if the target is not met. IMPREADS launches a Threads management service that grows reach using recruitment expertise and AI-powered operations
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株式会社イノベル has launched IMPREADS, a service that manages Threads accounts. The service costs ¥50,000 per month on a 6-month contract and includes a full-refund guarantee if the total number of impressions does not reach 100,000.
Facts
Original1アカウント月額50,000円（税抜）
100,000 impressions in total
Contract term: 6 months
Has supported more than 100 accounts to date
Monthly active accounts exceed 500 million
Usage time in Japan has grown 2.3 times year over year
Supporting young people in the smartphone and social media era: Publication commemorative symposium bringing researchers and practitioners together for discussion to be held November 28 in Uehommachi, Osaka
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特定非営利活動法人Wisa will hold a publication commemorative symposium in Osaka on November 28, 2026, bringing researchers and practitioners together to discuss the release of “Supporting Young People / Youth Work in the Digital Age.”
Facts
In fiscal 2024, the number of elementary and junior high school students who were absent from school totaled 353,970
Nationwide, approximately 1.46 million people aged 15–64 are, in a broad sense, in a state of social withdrawal
The book consists of 9 chapters and columns by 6 organizations working on the front lines of youth support
日本道路 | Exhibits at Tsuchiura City's “2026 Otsuno Autumn Festival”
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日本道路株式会社 exhibited at the “2026 Otsuno Autumn Festival” held in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, and conducted community contribution activities, including rides on paving machinery and pendant-making.
Facts
More than 250 people visited
Road paving machinery (25-ton tire roller
This facility, which opened in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, in April 2024,
Webinar “A Real-World Career Change Advice Session for Women in Their 40s” to be held on 10/27; 60% want to change jobs within 1 year; concern over whether their experience will be valued
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株式会社Waris will hold a free webinar on career changes for women in their 40s on October 27, 2026. In the first survey conducted in September, 62.6% of respondents said they wanted to change jobs within 1 year, with “whether my experience will be valued” cited as a primary concern.
Facts
62.6% said they wanted to change jobs within 1 year
A survey of 163 applicants for the first session found that
72.7% of women who work or have worked at startups say they are “easy places to work”
船井総研あがたFAS consultant who has experience selling his own company through an M&A shares his struggles before making the decision and insights gained after the sale, for business owners hesitating over M&A
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株式会社船井総研あがたFAS has released a video looking back on the M&A sale experience of Junpei Nakata, its current chief consultant and former president of a food processing company, encouraging business owners who are hesitating to make a decision.
[あさぎり牛乳 阪神梅田本店] Autumn-only Mont Blanc soft serve launches in limited quantities! 2 sundae varieties also added to expand the menu
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あさぎり牛乳, the milk sweets brand of 朝霧乳業, will sell its autumn-only Mont Blanc soft serve in limited quantities at 阪神梅田本店 starting October 15, 2026, and add 2 new flavors to its “Asagiri Milk Sundae.”
Developed reconfigurable display fixtures for household goods in collaboration with カインズ; easy to assemble without tools
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A household-goods display fixture developed jointly by 株式会社トーハン and カインズ, which can be assembled without tools, will go on sale October 21 through カインズ’ platform “CAINZ DIY MARKET.”
Facts
On sale starting October 21
Available in 3 sizes
Can be assembled in about 5 minutes without using tools
“Shizenha Festa 2026” will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the lawn plaza of Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park! Enjoy an organic market featuring about 50 vendors.
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“Shizenha Festa 2026,” hosted by コープ自然派兵庫, will be held at Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park on November 14, 2026. The event will feature an organic market with about 50 vendors, stage performances and more, and rice will be given to the first 500 households.
[Okulu Personalized Gifts from the Heart] Give a gift engraved with their car’s license plate number. Introducing a special gift for car enthusiasts: a genuine leather key holder and wooden tray set
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Okulu, the personalized gift service operated by 株式会社MIYABI, has launched a new gift set combining a genuine leather key holder engraved with the recipient’s car license plate number and a natural wood tray. Price: 4,400 yen (free shipping).
Facts
Price: 4,400 yen
License plate key holder: 2.7 cm x 7.7 cm
Wooden tray: 10.8 cm x 19 cm
Get a 150-yen-off coupon when you add us as a friend on LINE!
Original【Recboo】取材企画「媒体インタビュー」第3弾は"即戦力採用編"。転職ドラフト・Eight Career Design・Offersに聞く、スカウトが即戦力に届く条件
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株式会社ノックラーン has published interviews with the companies behind 転職ドラフト (リブセンス), Eight Career Design (Sansan) and Offers (overflow), services with strengths in hiring immediately effective talent, as the 3rd installment of its interview series for its startup-focused mid-career recruitment support service “Recboo.”
Facts
Announced the launch on October 8, 2026
Remarkable response rate of approximately 90%
25% acceptance rate
Scout response rate of about 87–90%
More than 4.5 million users of the business card app “Eight”
54% of users are managers
About 80% are not registered with other recruiting outreach services
Senior-level candidates make up 51% of the database
70% of companies supported in recruitment have achieved an IPO, M&A, profitability or an up round
Startups that have raised funding: 50 companies in total
[Exclusive Report Vol.53] 89.2% have obtained a commercial EV “TCO comparison simulation”; of these, 61.6% “were confused when results changed based on the assumptions”
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国際航業 surveyed 111 people responsible for considering the introduction of commercial EVs. 89.2% had obtained a TCO comparison simulation, and 61.6% were confused when results changed based on the assumptions. For a positive decision, respondents place importance on the actual cost after subsidies and a comparison of total costs.
4 winning entries selected in the “Rinku Twilight Sunset Photo Contest”
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愛知県常滑市 announced the 4 winning entries in the “Rinku Twilight Sunset Photo Contest” and launched “Tokoname Sunset Navi,” which indicates numerically the likelihood of enjoying a sunset.
[Charge with プラパ] Mobile batteries provided for Divers Project’s walking event; solving the “phone battery running out” problem and supporting safe participation
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スリーアール株式会社 is providing its mobile battery sharing service “プラパ” for a wheelchair-accessible walking event hosted by Divers Project, helping address participants’ smartphone charging needs.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, 2026/10/31
Capital: 42 million yen (group)
Employees: 105 (group)
Established: May 2001
Capital: 12 million yen
Companies mentioned：スリーアール株式会社、Divers Project、Code for Kitakyushu
Names evoking moon viewing, autumn leaves and the harvest season are popular for babies born in September! “Moon names” and “Maple names” rise in the rankings ★ The “Baby Name Trends” for babies born in September 2026 are announced!
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株式会社ベビーカレンダー has announced its name rankings based on 7,215 babies born in September 2026. 結翔 topped the boys’ ranking and 陽葵 topped the girls’ ranking, while autumn-inspired names such as “Moon names” and “Maple names” proved popular.
[Hakui, Ishikawa] Just 5 seconds from the beach! Glamping with views of the Sea of Japan horizon and sunset / Fall and winter limited-time plans with up to 2 guests staying free, plus a 10,000-yen-off coupon for the 5th anniversary, now on sale at “OceansTerraceSHIBAGAKI”
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The glamping facility Oceans Terrace SHIBAGAKI in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, has begun selling fall and winter sale plans available in October and November (group travel support plan and BBQ discount plan), as well as a 5th-anniversary coupon.
Internet Multifeed and さくらインターネット begin proof-of-concept testing to strengthen Hokkaido’s data distribution infrastructure and establish regionally distributed infrastructure
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Internet Multifeed and さくらインターネット will begin technical verification of a connection between JPNAP Sapporo and the Ishikari Data Center around winter 2026, with the aim of strengthening Hokkaido’s data distribution infrastructure and establishing regionally distributed infrastructure.
Details announced for a festival supporting Hokkaido with Snow Miku (Hatsune Miku); live performances will also be held in 2027!
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Crypton Future Media announced details of SNOW MIKU 2027, a Hokkaido support festival held since 2010. Main events and live performances will take place in Sapporo and Otaru in February 2027, with Kairiki Bear responsible for the theme song.
The patented “whole-building floor-heating pellet stove” franchise B-to-B business is now in full swing!
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合同会社AoConcept is launching its franchise B-to-B business for the patented “whole-building pellet floor heating system (YukadanPellet)” in earnest on October 21, 2026, and will hold a business information session for regional builders and others on November 9 of the same year.
マーソ launches “MRSO Security,” a security support service for medical institutions
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マーソ株式会社 has launched “MRSO Security,” a security support service for medical institutions. It conducts AI-powered vulnerability assessments and provides a report free of charge for the first assessment.
[Fukuoka, Nov. 24; free admission] Fukuyā President Kawahara and others to speak at “Seminar on Business Growth and Brand Promotion for Local Companies”
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株式会社西日本新聞メディアラボ will hold the “Seminar on Business Growth and Brand Promotion for Local Companies” at Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Stage on November 24, 2026. Admission is free, with a capacity of 50 people. Speakers include Takehiro Kawahara of 株式会社ふくや.
“Wood and Lifestyle Expo®” welcomes 8,185 visitors over 2 days
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ナイス株式会社 held the “Wood and Lifestyle Expo®” at Pacifico Yokohama on October 15 and 16, attracting 8,185 visitors over 2 days and generating sales of ¥15.331 billion.
F NEOBANK launches a campaign offering a chance to attend a player meet-and-greet event at 《F FES 2026 supported by Fanatics》
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 and 株式会社ファイターズ スポーツ＆エンターテイメント will run a campaign through F NEOBANK, a service for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters fans. A drawing will award 20 pairs, or 40 people, who meet the specified conditions pair tickets to 《F FES 2026 supported by Fanatics》 and the right to attend a player meet-and-greet event.
Facts
20 pairs, 40 people
Have an ordinary yen deposit balance of at least ¥500,000
One entry for every ¥100,000 in ordinary yen deposit balance
[The challenge of a 29-year-old female entrepreneur from Nagano Prefecture] Turning “first-harvest apples” into craft gin. Reaches ¥1 million on the first day on Makuake; advance supply to approximately 30 restaurants and bars nationwide
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tekaro株式会社 is offering “tekaro GIN First Harvest,” a craft gin made with “first-harvest apples” from Nagano Prefecture, for presale on Makuake. It reached its ¥1 million goal on the first day and is now aiming for its Next GOAL of ¥4 million.