株式会社オートバックスセブン and its franchisee 和希株式会社 announced that “Autobacs Wajima Store,” which was damaged in the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and its adjoining “Autobacs Cars Wajima Store” will reopen after renovation on Oct. 22, 2026.
Nac Life Partners, a group company of 株式会社ナック, announced that it will enter the funeral services business by joining the franchise network for “TEAR” funeral halls operated by 株式会社ティア. It plans to begin operating 2 halls in February 2027.
[常翔学園] Event marking the 150th anniversary of Yasu Kataoka’s birth and the 80th anniversary of his death
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学校法人常翔学園 will hold a commemorative event at Osaka City Central Public Hall on Nov. 21, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of the birth and the 80th anniversary of the death of Yasu Kataoka, the first principal of 関西工学専修学校.
日本経済大学 joins “Shibuya Awa Odori 2026” as a co-host! Student public relations project team “Blue Rose” to perform dance routines at 2 venues, bringing excitement to Shibuya
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日本経済大学 took part as a co-hosting organization in “Shibuya Awa Odori 2026,” held on Oct. 3, 2026, and its student public relations project team “Blue Rose” performed dance routines at multiple venues.
株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド announced 4 recommendations for safe AI use based on the results of the “2026 Security Response Survey,” conducted by 一般社団法人サイバーセキュリティ連盟 and 4 member companies. The survey revealed that while the adoption of AI usage rules is widespread, technical verification and measures against attacks are lagging.
Facts
500 people involved in operating and managing websites and web services
The most common measure was “establishing internal rules and guidelines,” at 38.6%.
Verification against AI-specific attacks such as prompt injection: 20.6%
Vulnerability assessments of AI applications: 26.6%
Restrictions on AI agents’ permissions for external systems and other resources: 18.0%
A gap of 35.7 percentage points
15.2% at companies with 49 or fewer employees
50.9% at companies with 1,000 or more employees
Even at companies with 1,000 or more employees, both verification against AI-specific attacks and restrictions on AI agents’ permissions stood at 25.7%.
Turning around the assumption that “all banks offer much the same services.” ADK Marketing Solutions launches “Combination Model,” a new method for financial communications planning
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株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ has launched “X-Pack,” a framework for visualizing customer structures based on data from the “ADK Financial Comprehensive Survey 2026,” and “Combination Model,” a new method for financial communications planning that focuses on turning consumers’ perceptions around.
Facts
The proportion of respondents who said, “I’m tired of thinking about money,” reached 53%
47% in 2022
Fell to 42%
The personal bank app usage rate reached about 60%
More than 20 stores opening or reopening in the Marunouchi area
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In the Marunouchi area, operated by Mitsubishi Jisho Property Management, more than 20 stores, including Aer and カノビアーノ丸の内, will open or reopen from September 2026 onward. A tax-free counter will also open on B1F of the Shin-Marunouchi Building in November.
【Atre】Exhibiting for the 2nd consecutive year at the 2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair, one of Taiwan’s largest travel expos!
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株式会社アトレ will exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at the “2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair,” held in Taipei from November 6, 2026, and will showcase the attractions of 7 facilities in total: 4 Atre facilities and 3 in the northern Kanto area.
【不二家】A colorful new tart-style soft cookie that looks like a palette! “パレッティエ (Shizuoka-grown Unshu mandarin / Shizuoka-grown Beni Hoppe)”
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株式会社不二家 is launching 2 new tart-style soft cookies under its “パレッティエ” brand, co-developed with JA全農. These seasonal limited-edition products use Shizuoka-grown Unshu mandarins and Beni Hoppe strawberries and are part of the “Nippon Yell” project.
Facts
Net weight: 112g (including individual wrappers)
Launch date: November 2, 2026 (Mon.), nationwide release
Terra Charge introduces its “Terra Charge Biz” corporate EV charging service to グリーンコープ生協おおいた
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Terra Charge株式会社 has introduced its “Terra Charge Biz” corporate EV charging service to グリーンコープ生協おおいた. The initiative aims to eliminate delivery delays and operational losses in preparation for its 2027 carbon neutrality target (electrifying all delivery vehicles), with plans to expand the results of the demonstration in Oita nationwide.
Little Darling Coffee Roasters, operated by 株式会社トランジットオペレーションサービス, will take part in “Setagaya Bread Festival 2026,” held on October 31, 2026, selling coffee and original merchandise.
Project up to 120-inch images when placed near a wall: New model in the AI-equipped “LG CineBeam AI” projector series, the 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector “HU925V,” launches in late October
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LGエレクトロニクス・ジャパン will launch the “HU925V,” a 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector and new model in its AI-equipped “LG CineBeam AI” series, in late October 2026. It can project an image up to 120 inches when placed near a wall.
【Produced by 一旗】“Ukiyo-e in Motion GIFU” runs from November 6 to January 11, 2027. An immersive digital art museum where ukiyo-e comes to life through the latest digital technology arrives in Gifu. Discount information released.
A reading performance of works by Seicho Matsumoto by 劇団前進座 will be presented to the general public for the first time at the planetarium of 北九州市科学館. It will be held on November 15, 2026, with tickets priced at 3,000 yen for adults, among other options.
Shiga Winery and 6 Hotels Team Up for 18th Edition: “2025 Asagarano Minori” Wine Made with Shiga-Grown Grapes, Blended by Hotel Sommeliers, Goes on Sale Sunday, November 1, 2026
株式会社eiicon selected a total of 20 projects this fiscal year under “BAK” and “YAK,” initiatives led by 神奈川県. The projects are divided into categories for promoting decarbonization, collaboration with major companies, regional revitalization, and collaboration with local governments, and will receive development and demonstration funding as well as ongoing support as they aim for social implementation and commercialization.
Facts
A total of 20 projects selected
Decarbonization Promotion category: 5 projects
Major Company Collaboration: 7 projects
Regional Revitalization category: 3 projects
Local Government Collaboration: 5 projects
Entrusted with “BAK” operations for 6 consecutive terms
146 co-creation projects selected to date
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
~A stylish art experience combining ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese dress~ “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition GIFU” launches special discount campaign for visitors wearing kimono
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The Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition GIFU Executive Committee will offer a 200-yen discount to visitors wearing kimono or other traditional Japanese attire, as well as those who present a JAF app coupon, during “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition GIFU,” running from November 6, 2026, to January 11, 2027.
【東京文化会館】Results announced for the final round of the 24th Tokyo Music Competition; performers and program set for winners’ concert!
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The results of the final round of the 24th Tokyo Music Competition and the performers and program for the winners’ concert to be held in January next year have been announced. Yumeha Yamazaki won 1st prize in piano, Shotaro Matsuki in strings, and Daichi Nishimura in brass. They will perform with 読売日本交響楽団.
Returning this year to Taiwan’s largest travel event: “2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair”
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will exhibit at the “2026 Taiwan International Travel Fair,” taking place in Taipei from November 6 to 9, 2026. グランスタ and エキュート will have booths, with events in collaboration with atre, product consultations, and coupon distribution also planned.
Original東京ステーションギャラリー×TOKYO STATION CAFE展覧会「ニコライ・アストルップ 創造する庭」開催記念ノルウェーの自然を表現した『コラボレーションパフェ』を期間限定販売!
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Original株式会社JR東日本クロスステーションは、東京ステーションギャラリーの展覧会「ニコライ・アストルップ 創造する庭」開催を記念し、TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-で特別メニュー『コラボレーションパフェ』を期間限定販売する。
Facts
¥1,800 (tax included)
2,500 yen (tax included)
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun.)
61 seats
Approximately 280㎡
¥4.101 billion
Companies mentioned:株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、フーズカンパニー、TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-、東京ステーションカフェ ザ ノースドーム、東京ステーションギャラリー、NewDays、いろり庵きらく、ベックスコーヒーショップ、おむすび処ほんのり屋、駅弁屋、acure<アキュア>、From AQUA、エキュート、グランスタ、JR東日本
Kyushu Authentic Shochu Day Festa 2026 to be held!
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JR九州 and 福酎会 will hold “Kyushu Authentic Shochu Day Festa 2026” at the plaza in front of JR Hakata Station on October 31 and November 1, 2026. 22 distilleries will participate, selling shochu and liqueurs, while aiming to develop a new form of tourism using NFTs.
株式会社物語コーポレーション announced that “Premium Snow Crab Sushi” will be offered all-you-can-eat in a limited quantity of 430,000 servings starting November 10, 2026, at 寿司・しゃぶしゃぶ ゆず庵, which operates 121 locations nationwide.
“Asahi Zero Weizen Taste” launches in limited quantities on November 17
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Asahi Breweries will launch “Asahi Zero Weizen Taste,” a limited-edition product in its “Asahi Zero” brand of non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverages with 0.00% alcohol, in limited quantities starting November 17.
【Z会の教室】Limited-time document request campaign for middle school students runs from Tuesday, October 20, to Monday, November 30!
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株式会社Z会エデュース is running a limited-time campaign from October 20 to November 30, 2026, for middle school students who request information materials, and will offer the bonus video “Winter Study Methods to Get Ahead.”
A day to fully enjoy the appeal of trains on the 富士急行線: “Fujikyu Train Festival 2026” set for Saturday, Nov. 28!
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富士山麓電気鉄道株式会社 will hold the “Fuji Kyuko Train Festival 2026” on Nov. 28, 2026. At 3 venues—Kawaguchiko Station, Fujisan Station and Shimoyoshida Station—the event will offer free activities and paid experiences requiring advance reservations, including a train driver experience and a charter train tour. A special event featuring Minori Chihara is also planned.
Children to envision robots of the future through the lens of Kansai manufacturing: “Inquiry Fest 2026 Kansai” to be held in Osaka on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25
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Human Academy is partnering with RISE, the organizer of “Inquiry Fest 2026 Kansai,” where elementary school students will present robots and idea posters based on the theme of manufacturing in Kansai. The event will be held in Osaka on Oct. 24 and 25.
Sale now on, with downloadable games up to 84% off! “Digimon Story: Time Stranger” makes its Nintendo eShop debut!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント is holding a sale offering downloadable games at discounts of up to 84%. “Digimon Story: Time Stranger” makes its debut on the Nintendo eShop, while numerous titles for each platform are available at discounted prices on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
Facts
Up to 84% off
【30% off】
【40% off】
【45% off】
【32% off】
58% off
84% off
28% off
[25% OFF]
39% off
24% off
47% off
Companies mentioned:株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、任天堂、株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス、集英社、フジテレビ、東映アニメーション
都シティ 大阪本町, operated by 株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ, will offer New Year’s lunch and dinner menus and accommodation packages at its in-house restaurant HALOW from Dec. 31, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027.
Facts
Dec. 31, 2026
January 3, 2027
3,200 yen
6,000 yen
45,600 yen
991.81㎡
6,897.9㎡
298 rooms
Companies mentioned:株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ、都シティ 大阪本町、HALOW、Osaka metro
[日本テレビ athlete dispatch program × 星野リゾート] Special “Yukids” program offers lessons from world-class athletes
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星野リゾート is partnering with 日本テレビ’s athlete dispatch program to offer “Yukids,” a special ski program led by world-class athletes, at 星野リゾート Tomamu and リゾナーレ八ヶ岳 in January 2027.
[ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント] Christmas dinner buffet at dining cafe “ベルテンポ”
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The dining cafe “ベルテンポ” at ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント will hold a Christmas dinner buffet from Nov. 15 to Dec. 25, 2026. It will feature approximately 60 menu items and live-kitchen dishes, with 3 plans available depending on the date: early, regular and special.
[Hankyu Men's Osaka] “NEAT” pants brand pop-up store to open, with custom orders from more than 200 fabrics
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A limited-time pop-up store for pants brand “NEAT” will open at Hankyu Men's Osaka. Offerings include a made-to-order event with a choice of more than 200 fabrics, as well as remade vintage leather items.
Kobe’s Former Foreign Settlement turns into a terrace district for 2 days! “Former Foreign Settlement Terrace Days” confirmed
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“Former Foreign Settlement Terrace Days,” now in its 2nd year following last year’s event, will be held in Kobe’s Former Foreign Settlement area on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. Coffee shops, bakeries and other businesses will set up stalls, and a “CAFÉ TICKET SET” will also be sold.
New book “アウトライン” by architect and author Makoto Toriyama, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and Noma Literary New Face Prize for “時の家,” goes on sale today!
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“アウトライン,” the eagerly awaited new book by architect and author Makoto Toriyama, will be published by 講談社 on Oct. 21. It is the author’s first book-length work since winning the Akutagawa Prize and the Noma Literary New Face Prize for “時の家.”
Honoring businesses and experts shaping the future of Japanese family businesses! “FBAA Awards 2026” winners announced; ceremony to be held in Ginza on Saturday, Nov. 14
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一般社団法人日本ファミリービジネスアドバイザー協会 (FBAA) will hold the “FBAA Awards 2026” ceremony in Tokyo’s Ginza district on Nov. 14, 2026. The 4 awards recognize achievements including collaboration between businesses and advisers and support for women successors, and the winners have been selected.
カルティエ holds special screening of “Cartier Cinema Club” in Kyoto, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette
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カルティエ held a special screening at the mini theater UPLINK Kyoto in Kyoto to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. More than 60 members of the press attended, and a talk session was also held with the director and カルティエ executives.
【First location in Fukuoka’s Hakata-Tenjin area】Hard-to-book kappo izakaya for adults opens Nov. 1 (Sun.)! Signature clam shabu-shabu enjoyed with broth alone makes its Kyushu debut
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Dashi to Sushi Tachibana, a hard-to-book kappo izakaya in Tokyo and Yokohama, will open its first Kyushu location in the Hakata-Tenjin area of Fukuoka on November 1, 2026. It will serve its signature clam shabu-shabu, enjoyed with broth alone, and guests under 22 will not be admitted. A Hakata location is also scheduled to open soon.
お菓子のさかい長久保店 to hold its “Autumn Factory Festival”!
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株式会社お菓子のさかい will hold its “Autumn Factory Festival” on October 24 and 25, 2026, at its Nagakubo store, located at the company’s factory and store in Ishikawa Town. The event will feature limited-edition products and outlet sweets for sale, hands-on activities, and gifts for early visitors.
【Generative AI and Physical AI Factory: Higuchi Seisakusho】Long-established Gifu manufacturer achieves autonomous factory patrols with quadruped robots
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株式会社樋口製作所 is testing autonomous patrols inside its factory using a quadruped robot at its headquarters factory in Gifu, examining measures to address labor shortages and the use of physical AI.
What happens beyond Instagram “follows” and “likes”? New optional plan “SINIS Plus” launches, also enabling users to track site visits and purchases
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テテマーチ株式会社 launched SINIS Plus on October 21, 2026, as an optional plan for the Instagram analytics tool SINIS for Instagram. It can integrate data from GA4 and Search Console.
Facts
Available starting Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Monthly fee of 22,000 yen (tax included)
STARTER plan (11,000 yen per month, tax included)
Also available for 33,000 yen per month (tax included)
パナソニックHD develops world model to support mobile work
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パナソニックHD and PRDCA jointly developed a world model with UCLA researchers to enable AI to assist with tasks on mobile devices, and created the MobileWorld dataset and MobileWorldBench benchmark. This improves AI agents’ task success rates, and the work will be presented at EMNLP 2026.
Facts
Approximately 1.4 million training data items
Approximately 942,000 data items describing screen changes
Approximately 543,000 question-and-answer data items
〈LE〉The classic bal collar coat returns this season with an update.【L'ECHOPPE】
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A new, updated version of the classic bal collar coat will be released by L'ECHOPPE, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ. Made from SUPER110’s wool melton, it features functional details such as a magazine pocket and stand collar, and comes in black as well as a new gray color.
Facts
¥85,800 yen
SUPER110’s
Saturday, October 23
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned:株式会社ベイクルーズ、L'ECHOPPE、L’ÉCHOPPE、LE、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社ル・プチメック
MangaNow Studio launches new IP “Poker Tokyo,” releasing a poker game set in Tokyo in 1988 today
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株式会社IMAKAI released MangaNow Studio’s new IP Poker Tokyo as a browser game on October 21, 2026. The poker game is set in Tokyo in 1988 and features matches against an in-house AI and assistance functions. Manga and anime productions are also in progress.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
1988 (Showa 63)
Tokyo’s 23 wards
The last 9 people
Established: Jan. 6, 2023
Companies mentioned:株式会社IMAKAI、MangaNow Studio、IMAKAI Inc.
Graduate students at 名古屋市立大学大学院 are producing a PR video for “Tsubame”! Filming took place on October 11, with a preview screening planned for November 12
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つばめあんしんネットグループ announced that students at 名古屋市立大学大学院 are producing a PR video for “Tsubame.” Filming using taxis and a green screen took place on October 11, and a preview screening is planned for November 12.
Facts
Video filming using an actual taxi took place on Sunday, October 11.
A preview screening is planned for Thursday, November 12.
西部ガス株式会社 will hold the “西部ガスグループ Gas Fair 2026” at ACROS Fukuoka from October 23 through 25, 2026. The event will feature an expanded display of renovation products, time-limited sales, and hands-on workshops, while deepening communication with local customers and introducing gas appliances.
What type is your career, in a word? “CareerMon” launches, simulating career progression through age 65 and lifetime earnings using 100,000 job listings and public statistics
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株式会社JOB PALETTE has launched CareerMon, a service that simulates career progression through age 65 and lifetime earnings using approximately 100,000 job listings and public statistics.
Kickoff symposium to be held for the "Next-Generation Shipbuilding Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Consortium"
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Kyushu University has established the "Next-Generation Shipbuilding Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Consortium" to address challenges in the shipbuilding industry and strengthen its international competitiveness, and will hold a kickoff symposium on November 4, 2026. A total of 31 organizations are currently participating.
Facts
A total of 31 organizations will be participating
A kickoff symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The "3rd Tsukuba Chinese Festival 2026" will be held on October 24 and 25!
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The "3rd Tsukuba Chinese Festival 2026" will be held on October 24 and 25, 2026, at Tsukuba Center Square in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. Admission is free. Highlights will include specialty dishes from across China, traditional performing arts, and hands-on programs.
Facts
This year marks the 3rd time
Original2026年10月24日(土)・25日(日)の2日間
Hours: 11:00–20:00 (both days)
Admission: Free
A hands-on session of approximately 10 minutes will be offered after each performance
GMO Flatt Security launches "Unauthorized Access Surprise Test byGMO," in which AI attempts to breach an entire company
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GMO Flatt Security株式会社 launched "Unauthorized Access Surprise Test byGMO," a penetration testing service in which AI autonomously attempts unauthorized access across an entire company, on October 21, 2026. The service is offered at a flat rate of 980,000 yen (before tax), regardless of the target's size, in response to the sharp increase in AI-powered attacks highlighted by JPCERT/CC and Wiz CIRT.
Create a 3D model of a town for free on the web and buy a physical model starting at 1,500 yen: "Palm-Sized Town" now on sale
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MeshNode合同会社 began selling "Palm-Sized Town," a service that lets users select an area on a map and create a 3D model of a town for free on the web, on October 21, 2026. No registration is required, and after viewing the 3D model, users can purchase a physical model starting at 1,500 yen.
Facts
1,500 yen (before tax; shipping not included)
Sales began on October 21, 2026
Supports more than 300 municipalities nationwide
4 sizes, ranging from 4.2 cm square to 17.8 cm square
The 2nd installment in the "Yokuzo! Custom Order" series is a "Blue Haze" far-infrared graphite heater from アラジン
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株式会社ビックカメラ will launch "Yokuzo! Custom Order," the 2nd custom-order product featuring a far-infrared graphite heater from アラジン, in October under its original brand "ビックアイデア".
"Ultraman XR Journey: Museum of the Land of Light" exhibited at COS-MIC2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! More than 500 people experienced it over 3 days. Expanding into the Middle East in November!
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株式会社ABAL exhibited "Ultraman XR Journey: Museum of the Land of Light," a VR service developed in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, at the COS-MIC2026 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attracting more than 500 participants over 3 days. The company plans to expand into the Middle East in November, exhibiting at Bahrain Comic Con.
Facts
More than 500 participants in total over 3 days
Sept. 11, 2026 (Fri.)
13 (Sun.)
Approximately 200 companies exhibited over 3 days
1万5千 people attended
Nov. 2026
More than 40,000 visitors are expected
In 2025
In 2027
Companies mentioned:株式会社ABAL、ABAL、株式会社円谷プロダクション、EVOLUTION ENTERTAINMENT (M) SDN. BHD.、株式会社SHIFT Arabia、株式会社SHIFT
[Support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] Free bathing facilities provided at 2 hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture, used by a total of 240 people; donations made to Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City and Ozu Town through the corporate hometown tax program
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株式会社ベッセルホテル開発 opened bathing facilities free of charge at 2 hotels in Kumamoto Prefecture for people affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, serving a total of 240 people. The company also donated a total of 3 million yen to Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City and Ozu Town through the corporate hometown tax program, and donated the 406,060 yen raised through fundraising at its 36 hotels nationwide to Kumamoto Prefecture.
Facts
A total of 240 people
Total: ¥3 million
36 hotels operated nationwide
Relief donations: 406,060 yen
¥1 million each
Vessel Group employees: 2,655
Companies mentioned:株式会社ベッセルホテル開発、ベッセルホテルズ、レフ熊本 by ベッセルホテルズ、ベッセルホテル熊本空港、株式会社ベッセル、株式会社ベッセルテクノサービス、公益財団法人しぶや美術館
Bring the Land Cruiser's roots to the face of your vehicle: "Headlamp Design Customization (Round)" for the Land Cruiser “250” now available at トヨタ アップグレード ファクトリー
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トヨタ アップグレード ファクトリー has begun offering "Headlamp Design Customization (Round)" and "Retrofit Just-Place Wireless Charger (Gen5)" for the Land Cruiser “250”.
Exclusive to サンキューマート official app members! 10% off purchases of 2,000 yen or more including tax, for 5 days from October 22
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エルソニック株式会社's サンキューマート will run a campaign exclusively for official app members, offering 10% off purchases of 2,000 yen or more including tax for 5 days from October 22, 2026.
[U18] Game result: "Inflonia B.LEAGUE U18 ELITE LEAGUE 2026-27" (vs. 滋賀レイクスU18)
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SeaHorses Mikawa U18 faced 滋賀レイクスU18 in the "Inflonia B.LEAGUE U18 ELITE LEAGUE 2026-27" at Shiga Daihatsu Arena on October 12, 2026, and lost 50-83. The team's overall record in the tournament is now 0 wins and 4 losses.
[Gurunavi Research Department] Survey on food waste ahead of October 30, "Food Loss Reduction Day"
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株式会社ぐるなび surveyed its members about food waste ahead of October 30, "Food Loss Reduction Day." While 86% said they are conscious of preventing food waste, many had also experienced throwing food away, and nearly 70% expressed interest in using food-sharing services.
Facts
86% said they are conscious of preventing food waste
Men in their 20s were the largest group, at just under 30%
[OMO by 星野リゾート] Make a year-end and New Year "hotel homecoming" an exciting experience. "OMO Homecoming Passport" offered to support family stays
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星野リゾート will offer the "OMO Homecoming Passport" during the year-end and New Year period from December 26, 2026, to January 3, 2027, providing special family experiences for guests staying at an OMO hotel near their family home.
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December 26, 2026–January 3, 2027
18 facilities nationwide
10 million monthly page views
More than 1 million total followers across social media
Companies mentioned:星野リゾート、OMO by 星野リゾート、株式会社ライブドア
Premiere screening of new "Please ☆ Teacher" footage confirmed for Lake Kizaki Lake Coming Day on Saturday, October 31!
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The fastest-ever screening of new footage from “Please Teacher!” will be held in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, on October 31, 2026. The crowdfunding campaign drew support far exceeding its target, and Blu-ray rewards are currently in production.
Wiz acquires 35% stake in Kagoshima-based regional revitalization company ディ・シィ・ティ — to jointly develop a “furusato tax donation intermediary business” for municipalities nationwide
【Amazon exclusive】10.1-inch “P10 Pro” tablet with Android 16 now 10% OFF! Regular price ¥19,900 → special price ¥17,900! Special sale on a deluxe set with keyboard, while supplies last!
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深圳市道格创想电子商务有限公司 is holding a limited-inventory sale exclusively on Amazon, offering the “P10 Pro” 10.1-inch tablet with Android 16 for a special price of ¥17,900, down from the regular price of ¥19,900 (10% OFF).
フローレンス joins Tokyo’s “Verification Project for Sick Child Care Using Babysitters”
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認定NPO法人フローレンス is joining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Verification Project for Sick Child Care Using Babysitters” and will begin providing in-home care for sick children in 6 wards and municipalities, including Shinjuku Ward.
Facts
Original1時間400円
Original1日あたり2,000円が上限
Original1時間700円
Original1日上限3,000円
Applications open in October 2026
Scheduled to run through March 31, 2027
Services available in 34 cities and 23 wards across 1 prefecture and 3 neighboring prefectures
Fujita Sangyo Chairman Kenji Fujita to receive 2026 Nayoro City Cultural Award
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ゼニスベンチャーホールディングス株式会社 announced that Kenji Fujita, representative director and chairman of group company 藤田産業, has been selected to receive the 2026 Nayoro City Cultural Award in the industry category.
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2026 Nayoro City Cultural Award
Contributed to the development of the local economy over 4 terms spanning 12 years
The award ceremony will be held on November 3, 2026
Appointed president and representative director of 藤田産業株式会社 in 2002
Original2013年11月には名寄商工会議所会頭に就任し
Over 4 terms spanning 12 years through 2025
In spring 2023, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, from the national government for contributions to industrial promotion
藤田産業株式会社 was founded in 1960
In July 2021, he handed over the position of president and representative director to Jun Fujita
ゼニスベンチャーホールディングス株式会社 was established in October 2024
Turn sauna time into hair-care time. Sauna-specific hair oil “Chillmist” finally launches officially
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Sauna-specific hair oil brand “Chillmist” from 株式会社Growing up has officially launched in its online store. Formulated with heat-shock ingredients to prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle due to high temperatures and dryness, it features a citrus scent. Priced at ¥3,980, tax included.
Applications open for overseas internship in business planning
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JAL will begin accepting applications for its overseas internship program for business planning positions on October 21, 2026. This year, it will hold in-person 3-day programs in San Francisco and London for local students.
【For 3 days only, October 23 (Fri), 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun)!】A major event to find the “one-of-a-kind outfit” that makes you feel cuter than ever! The “Asahikawa Joint Furisode Exhibition” will be held at 写真工房ぱれっと.
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有限会社三景スタジオ will hold the “Asahikawa Joint Furisode Exhibition” for 3 days, from October 23 to 25, at 写真工房ぱれっと旭川店 and 三景スタジオ旭川本店. Visitors can try on furisode for coming-of-age ceremonies and receive styling suggestions. Special offers for WEB reservations include up to ¥2,000 off and Korean cosmetics gifts.
Facts
Up to 20,000 yen off
15 special benefits
50%OFF
Coming-of-age ceremony furisode rental: 19,800 yen
下田郷アウトドア・スポーツ・観光推進協議会 will hold the Shimodago Sweet Potato Sweets Stamp Rally 2026 at eateries in the Shitada area in preparation for the opening of the Route 289 Yasōri-goe Road in summer of Reiwa 9. Purchase menu items at participating shops and collect stamps for a chance to win prizes such as Shitada rice and accommodation vouchers.
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8 eateries in the Shitada area
Shimodago Sweet Potato Sweets Stamp Rally 2026
Saturday, October 24
January 11, Reiwa 9 (Monday, public holiday)
Collect 8 stamps
For the first 90 people
For 2 winners selected by drawing
Companies mentioned:下田郷アウトドア・スポーツ・観光推進協議会、道の駅 漢学の里しただ 農産物直売所 彩遊記、こくわ屋藤兵衛、パン工房オージィ、FIELD SUITE SPA 雪峰食堂 燕三条店、matazen cafe、横田精肉店、そば処山河、はなまるシフォン、三条市、燕三条、嵐渓荘
Imacreate to exhibit at “World Physical AI 2026,” hosted by Unitree — one of only 2 overseas companies and the sole entrant from Asia
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Imacreate will exhibit at “World Physical AI 2026,” hosted by Unitree Robotics, as the sole entrant from Asia and one of only 2 overseas companies. Using Unitree’s humanoid robot “G1,” it will demonstrate kendama and diabolo tricks with its motion-reproduction software.
Facts
October 21–22, 2026
1 U.S. company
Its market capitalization briefly exceeded ¥10 trillion
Approximately 4,000 successful attempts on each side
“Don’t depend on AI; make it a weapon.” 株式会社NECT launches “hands-on AI training” for all employees
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株式会社NECT will launch its experiential learning program, “hands-on AI training,” for all employees on October 28, 2026. The training aims to prevent declines in thinking skills caused by dependence on AI and to help employees develop skills to use AI as a tool for career development.
Facts
5-session experiential learning program
Full-scale launch from Wednesday, October 28, 2026
【Brivo】Introducing cases of responding to illegal dumping and other issues at apartment complexes identified during a trial of cloud-based AI video surveillance
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Brivo株式会社 announced that a trial of its cloud-based AI video surveillance system at apartment complexes managed by Presst Service of the APAMAN Group identified 9 cases requiring a response, including illegal dumping and abandoned bulky waste.
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A total of 9 cases have been identified
Bulky waste was removed 3 days after the notice was posted
SaaSus Platform, which supports the development and operation of BtoB SaaS, now supports “ID authentication” without requiring an email address
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株式会社アンチパターン has added an “ID authentication” feature to the BtoB SaaS development support platform SaaSus Platform, using an optional login ID that does not require an email address.
Corporate advertising goods, souvenirs; suited to wholesalers and distributors, as well as retailers; new items for autumn/winter 2026 now available; headbands, hair clips, scrunchies and hair accessories; 10% early-bird discount through November 11; original packaging
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has started wholesale sales of hair accessories for the Japanese market. Its new autumn/winter 2026 collection includes headbands and scrunchies, offered at a 10% early-bird discount through November 11. Custom packaging is also available.
A 4-day-only Halloween Afternoon Tea 2026 at a wedding venue right in front of Tokyo Tower
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The Place of Tokyo, a wedding venue operated by 株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社一家ホールディングス, will hold a Halloween-themed afternoon tea for 4 days only: October 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2026.
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4 days only
Oct. 26, 2026
Wednesday the 28th
Thursday, the 29th
Friday, the 30th
2 hours and 30 minutes of unlimited café drinks
9 types of fragrances
Afternoon tea set: ¥6,500
Companies mentioned:株式会社一家ホールディングス、株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト、The Place of Tokyo、OZmall
A strategy for current high school students to gain admission to the University of Tokyo—河合塾本郷校 seminar for high school 3rd-year students and parents to be held on November 3
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河合塾本郷校 will hold a University of Tokyo entrance exam preparation seminar for high school 3rd-year students and their parents on November 3. In light of current trends, including a decrease in places available and an increase in applicants for the 2027 entrance exams, the program will feature guidance on exam strategies from an academic advisor and a lecture on modern Japanese reading comprehension by instructor 菊川智子.
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Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
108% year on year
Close to 70 points in the humanities stream
Close to 50 points in the science stream as well
Companies mentioned:河合塾本郷校、河合塾、UTokyo College of Design
【For e-commerce businesses】Online seminar “4 gears for growing overseas sales: Is your overseas expansion really set up to sell?—Marketing | Systems | Logistics | Human Resources” to be held on November 6!
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HATME株式会社, a subsidiary of マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社, will speak at a cross-border e-commerce online seminar hosted by 株式会社WUUZY on November 6, 2026. The seminar will explain how to build a system for increasing overseas sales from 4 perspectives: marketing, systems, logistics and human resources.
【Webinar on October 27】The fundamentals and principles of “easy-to-watch” video design | Media Doctor
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株式会社博士.com will hold a free online seminar, “The Fundamentals and Principles of Video Design That People Call ‘Easy to Watch!’” on October 27, 2026. It will explain how to produce business videos in-house based on rules for color schemes, layout and whitespace. Registration is limited to the first 500 companies.
The villain’s conference room from TBS’s Sunday drama VIVANT is now on a T-shirt!
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CULTURE SUPPLY, operated by MOON MADE株式会社, is launching 5 original T-shirt designs as official collaboration products featuring the villain’s conference room from TBS’s Sunday drama VIVANT. Each is priced at ¥7,000 before tax.
【10th anniversary】“AIさくらさん” supports customers and helps solve on-site challenges
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AI agent “AIさくらさん,” provided by 株式会社ティファナ・ドットコム, marked 10 years since its launch in October 2026. It has been adopted at a wide range of sites, including 最高裁判所 and 国土交通省, and has expanded into 19 services, from customer service to back-office operations. A special anniversary website and LINE stickers are now available.
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10th anniversary of the service launch
October 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the service launch
Since “AIさくらさん” was launched in 2016
It has expanded into 19 services
AIさくらさん LINE stickers (40 designs in total)
Since its establishment in 2000
“AI Sakura-san” launched in October 2016
Joined the HEROZ株式会社 group in March 2024 (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange)
菰野町 in Mie Prefecture will hold the 54th Komono Town Cultural Festival: Food and Culture Festival 2026 on November 1, 2026. The event will feature food stalls, art exhibits, a daimyo procession and a tug-of-war tournament, with special guest あさ陽あい.
The first product launch from the “夢見ヶ崎プロジェクト”: “ゆめごおり” and “レモングラ酢” to be unveiled at “Colors, Future! Summit” on November 1 (Sunday)
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Mitsubishi Kakoki and 川崎市 have created “ゆめごおり” and “レモングラ酢,” new products made using compost from leftover feed at Yumemigasaki Zoological Park and lemongrass grown by local children. Sales will begin at an event on November 1.
Xserver provides practical server environment to IT education institution Kobe Institute of Computing
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エックスサーバー株式会社 is partnering with Kobe Institute of Computing on industry-academia collaboration, providing students with learning opportunities to use a practical server environment similar to real-world settings for tasks such as website creation.
Facts
Domestic market share No. 1 (※)
Since its founding in 1958
Established: January 23, 2004
Capital: 100 million yen (including capital reserves)
BASF signs letter of intent (LOI) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to advance next-generation semiconductor manufacturing
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BASF signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, aiming to boost production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials at 2 nanometers or below and strengthen its innovation center by expanding its Guanyin site in Taoyuan City.
Sogi Park Maple Festival to resume in fall 2026 | Reservations open for nighttime parking
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株式会社ボイジャーズ and 石黒商事株式会社 announced the return of the Sogi Park Maple Festival, to be held at Sogi Park in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, in November 2026, and began accepting reservations for nighttime parking on October 21, 2026.
Facts
Today, October 21, 2026 (Wednesday), at 13:00
It was held for 25 years
It came to an end in 2023
From Saturday, November 14, 2026
From November 14 (Saturday) to 29 (Sunday)
The upside-down maple illumination will be limited to 3 days
Began its activities in 2025
Won the Tokai Soccer League Division 2 title in 2026
Aiming to join the J.League in as few as 2 seasons
November 14 (Saturday)–29 (Sunday), 2026, 11:00–16:00
November 21 (Saturday)–23 (Monday, national holiday), 17:00–20:00
500 yen per person at night
Paid parking on weekends and holidays (2,000 yen per vehicle)