AI News 180m Report

2026-10-21 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 511 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 168 items from 6 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(511)

Original「オートバックス・輪島店(石川県輪島市)」リニューアルオープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • January 1, 2024
  • Oct. 22, 2026
  • 183.0㎡
  • 2 units

Companies mentioned:株式会社オートバックスセブン、和希株式会社、オートバックス

ナックグループ enters the funeral services business

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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.

Facts

  • Approximately 230 halls nationwide
  • More than 26,000 funerals annually
  • 570,000 cumulative members
  • Starting in February 2027
  • Launch of operations at 2 halls
  • Established: July 1997
  • Capital: 1,895,000,000 yen
  • Employees: 991
  • Established: May 20, 1971
  • Capital: 6,729,493,750 yen.
  • 1,699 consolidated employees

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナック、株式会社ナックライフパートナーズ、NLP、ナックグループ、株式会社ティア、クリクラ、ダスキン

Originalシェラトン・グランデ・トーキョーベイ・ホテル 華やかなホリデーシーズンを彩る「クリスマスブッフェ」を開催

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Originalシェラトン・グランデ・トーキョーベイ・ホテルのブッフェ・ダイニング「グランカフェ」が、2026年11月1日から12月25日まで期間限定で「クリスマスブッフェ」を開催する。

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • Friday, Dec. 25
  • 90-minute time limit
  • 120-minute time limit

Companies mentioned:シェラトン・グランデ・トーキョーベイ・ホテル、グランカフェ

[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.

Facts

  • 150th anniversary of birth
  • 80 years since his death
  • Nov. 21, 2026
  • Capacity: 300 people

Companies mentioned:学校法人常翔学園、関西工学専修学校、佐野吉彦 安井建築設計事務所、日本建築協会、大阪歴史博物館、大阪工業大学

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.

Facts

  • October 3, 2026
  • Founded in 1956
  • Celebrating its 58th anniversary
  • 34 countries worldwide
  • More than 120 universities

Companies mentioned:日本経済大学、都築学園グループ、渋谷阿波おどり実行委員会、一般社団法人渋谷駅前エリアマネジメント、渋谷駅前共栄会、渋谷中央街、渋谷駅東口商店会、渋谷サクラステージ、スプリックス、レバレジーズ

Original一般社団法人サイバーセキュリティ連盟『 セキュリティ対応実態調査2026 』の調査結果を基に、安全なAI活用の4つのポイントを発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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%.

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、一般社団法人サイバーセキュリティ連盟、株式会社イーシーキューブ、かっこ株式会社、サイバーコマンド株式会社

A story about caring for friends. 文研出版 releases “Fu-chan’s ‘Oh!’”!

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株式会社新興出版社啓林館 has released “Fu-chan’s ‘Oh!’” under its 文研出版 brand of children’s books.

Facts

  • List price: 1430 yen
  • Base price: 1,300 yen
  • ISBN:978-4-580-82766-0

Companies mentioned:株式会社新興出版社啓林館、文研出版、日本福祉大学、Gakken、武蔵野美術短期大学、国土社

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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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%
  • Looking at the average across 29 banks
  • Heavy users: 4.9%
  • Big fans: 0.8%
  • 24 securities firms
  • 29 life insurance companies
  • 15 non-life insurance companies
  • 28 credit card companies
  • 26 card loan brands
  • 14 economic blocs
  • Sample size: 5,200 people
  • Eligibility: Men and women aged 18–79
  • Survey period: June 11, 2026 (Thu.)
  • June 22 (Mon.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ、ADK MS、株式会社ADKホールディングス、株式会社マクロミル

More than 20 stores opening or reopening in the Marunouchi area

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • More than 20 stores
  • From September 2026 onward
  • November 1, 2026 (Sun.)
  • 9 buildings in the Marunouchi area
  • 対象 52 stores
  • 18 featured stores
  • 5 stores scheduled to reopen
  • 20,000 yen (before tax)
  • For the first 300 people
  • 5,000 yen (tax included)
  • 3,000 yen (tax included)
  • 6,600 yen or less (tax included)

Companies mentioned:三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社、Aer、Cotopaxi、ラデュレ、カノビアーノ丸の内、CANOVIANO MARUNOUCHI、BONAVENTURA、Veggie Tempo 丸ビル店、STUDIOUS 丸の内店、KASHIYAMA 丸の内店、ジャルダン・デ・サンス 東京、アッシュ・ペー・フランス ビジュー、トナリ、株式会社J&J Tax Free、JCB、JTB、三菱地所株式会社、食べログ、Venchi、LINE

【THE CAP】The “MLB PINS,” featuring the logos of all 30 MLB teams, are now on sale! A standout accent item for customizing caps and bags

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社イーカムグループは、ショップ「THE CAP」よりMLB全30球団のロゴをモチーフにしたピンバッジコレクションを9月上旬より発売中。価格は1,650円(税込)。

Facts

  • All 30 MLB teams
  • Early September
  • ¥1,650

Companies mentioned:株式会社イーカムグループ、THE CAP、MLB、メジャーリーグベースボール、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、ニューヨーク・メッツ、サンフランシスコ・ジャイアンツ、ボストン・レッドソックス、シアトル・マリナーズ、NEW ERA、ニューエラ、Disney、UNIVERSAL、イーカムグループ

【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.

Facts

  • Exhibiting for the 2nd consecutive year
  • 7 facilities in total
  • 500 yen coupon

Companies mentioned:株式会社アトレ、宇都宮ステーション開発株式会社、水戸ステーション開発株式会社、財団法人 台湾観光協会、公益社団法人 日本観光振興協会、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション デベロップメントカンパニー

【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)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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

Companies mentioned:株式会社不二家、不二家、JA全農

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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Carbon neutrality in 2027
  • Approximately 68,000 ports
  • By 2035
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
  • Original43 万人の組合員

Companies mentioned:Terra Charge株式会社、グリーンコープ生協おおいた、グリーンコープ生活協同組合おおいた、グリーンコープ

Original南青山〈Little Darling Coffee Roasters〉が世田谷パン祭り2026に10月31日(土)限定で登場。

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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.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
  • Drip coffee: 900 yen
  • Coffee beans, 200g: 1,600 yen
  • Coffee bean drip bag: 216 yen
  • Drip coffee: 1,000 yen
  • Coffee beans, 200g: 2,450 yen
  • Drip coffee: 950 yen
  • Coffee beans, 100g: 2,200 yen
  • Coffee beans, 100g: 3,650 yen
  • HOODIE: 5,940 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社トランジットホールディングス、株式会社トランジットオペレーションサービス、Little Darling Coffee Roasters、THE THEATRE COFFEE、UNIQLO COFFEE

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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • Up to 120 inches
  • Just 5.6cm from the wall
  • 120 inches at 18.3cm
  • 3,000 ANSI lumens
  • Late Oct. 2026
  • Around 616,000 yen

Companies mentioned:LGエレクトロニクス・ジャパン株式会社、LG Electronics Japan株式会社、LGエレクトロニクス

【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.

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Original株式会社一旗がプロデュースする「動き出す浮世絵展 GIFU」の割引情報と開催概要を公開。2026年11月6日から2027年1月11日まで岐阜市歴史博物館で開催され、着物着用やJAFアプリクーポンによる200円引きキャンペーンを実施。

Facts

  • More than 300 works
  • 200 yen off
  • Up to 4 people, including the person named
  • More than 80 projection mappings

Companies mentioned:株式会社一旗、岐阜市、岐阜新聞社、岐阜放送、テレビ愛知、ZIP-FM、アソビュー、ローチケ、イープラス、Rakuten Travel Experiences、チケットぴあ、Boo-Woo チケット、CLOUD PASS、セブン-イレブン、ローソン、ミニストップ、ファミリーマート、HITOHATA, INC.、HITOHATA MILANO S.R.L.

Original【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】七五三のお祝いとしてご家族でお楽しみいただける「うさちゃん七五三お祝いケーキ」を11月1日(日)~11月30日(月)の期間限定&3日前までのご予約制で販売いたします。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社が運営するロイヤルパインズホテル浦和のペストリーショップ「ラ・モーラ」は、2026年11月1日から30日まで期間限定で「うさちゃん七五三お祝いケーキ」を販売する。

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • Monday, Nov. 30
  • Diameter 12cm: 4,800 yen
  • Diameter 15cm: 5,500 yen
  • 196 guest rooms

Companies mentioned:ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社、ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和、ラ・モーラ

Original松本清張記念館プロデュース!劇団前進座による朗読劇☆プラネタリウムで没入体験してみませんか?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • It has surpassed 20 works in total
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • Adults: 3,000 yen
  • Middle school students and younger: ¥1,500
  • Adults: 5,000 yen
  • Middle school students and younger: ¥2,500

Companies mentioned:劇団前進座、松本清張記念館、松本清張記念館友の会、スペースLABO、北九州市科学館、ジ アウトレット北九州

Ease the stress of washing up in winter. KEYUCA launches an easy-to-clean “Dishwasher-Safe, Easy-to-Remove-Burnt-On-Food Donabe” series

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original河淳株式会社は、冬の食卓を快適にする新商品として、セラミックコーティングを施した「食洗機対応 焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋」シリーズやセラミックIH両手鍋、美濃焼の器などを2026年10月3日に発売した。

Facts

  • 50.6%
  • 28.6%
  • ¥7,490
  • 4,290 yen
  • 6,990 yen
  • 1,690 yen
  • 5,390 yen
  • 3,990 yen
  • 790 yen
  • ¥450

Companies mentioned:KEYUCA、河淳株式会社

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

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Original滋賀県の6ホテルと太田酒造株式会社栗東ワイナリーが共同開発したオリジナルワイン「2025浅柄野 Minori」を、2026年11月1日より各ホテルで販売開始。

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • 500 bottles of red wine
  • 500 bottles of white wine
  • Bottle (750ml) ¥8,000
  • Glass ¥1,200

Companies mentioned:京阪ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、琵琶湖ホテル、クサツエストピアホテル、彦根キャッスルリゾート&スパ、びわ湖大津プリンスホテル、ホテルニューオウミ、ホテルボストンプラザ草津、太田酒造株式会社、栗東ワイナリー

Original10/31開催「ミツカンフルーティスマッチ」ジュビロ磐田vsサガン鳥栖

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Original株式会社Mizkanは、10月31日にヤマハスタジアムで開催される「ミツカンフルーティスマッチ」(ジュビロ磐田vsサガン鳥栖)に向け、限定ギフトセットや選手カスタムドリンクの販売、来場者プレゼントなどのコンテンツを実施する。

Facts

  • 150% year-on-year
  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
  • Original14:00キックオフ
  • Limited to 100 sets
  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Available: Limited to 500 cups
  • Price: 750 yen (tax included)
  • First 10,000 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社Mizkan、ミツカン、ジュビロ磐田、サガン鳥栖

Original【 神奈川県 BAK・YAK × eiicon 】大企業等・県/自治体との共創による20件のプロジェクトを採択!「脱炭素」「地域活性化」など社会課題の解決・新たな事業創出に向けた支援を開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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
  • Creating more than 100,000 matching opportunities
  • More than 164 leading companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社eiicon、神奈川県、株式会社Essen、川崎市上下水道局、株式会社elleThermo、デジタルエッジ・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社Gab、森永乳業株式会社、株式会社Co.Lab、株式会社 明治、株式会社MobiSavi、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、株式会社amulapo、京王電鉄株式会社、UNTRACKED株式会社、戸田建設株式会社、Xsym株式会社、株式会社フジタ、株式会社Genics、株式会社インテージヘルスケア、Synk株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、MD&ADインターリスク総研株式会社、横浜市米州事務所、株式会社TODOROKI、株式会社ビートバップ、株式会社FDS、厚木市農業政策課、東京農業大学厚木キャンパス、株式会社横浜銀行、株式会社On-Co、横須賀市創業・新産業支援課、株式会社Stroly、平塚市都市整備課、株式会社e-Education、神奈川県国際課、株式会社DXビジョン、平塚市道路管理課、ハナモフロル株式会社、相模原市教育委員会、株式会社Nobest、神奈川県いのち・未来戦略本部室、株式会社Liquitous、神奈川県共生推進本部室、AUBA

~A stylish art experience combining ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese dress~ “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition GIFU” launches special discount campaign for visitors wearing kimono

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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.

Facts

  • 200-yen discount
  • More than 300 works
  • More than 700,000 people
  • Advance ticket 1,300 yen
  • Same-day ticket 1,500 yen
  • Advance ticket 500 yen
  • Same-day ticket 700 yen

Companies mentioned:テレビ愛知株式会社、岐阜新聞社、岐阜放送、一旗、テレビ愛知、JAF、アソビュー!、ローソンチケット、イープラス、楽天トラベル、チケットぴあ、Boo-Wooチケット、CLOUD PASS、セブンイレブン、ローソン、ミニストップ、ファミリーマート、ZIP-FM、岐阜市歴史博物館

Original【SDGs推進 TGC しずおか 2027】梶原叶渚出演決定♡さらに、王林、簡秀吉、松本怜生らのゲスト出演に加えて、大注目のメインアーティストに…マルシィ、モナキ超話題の2組が追加決定!

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Original東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会(株式会社W TOKYO)は、2027年1月9日にツインメッセ静岡で開催される『SDGs推進 TGC しずおか 2027』の追加出演者として、梶原叶渚、王林、簡秀吉、松本怜生らゲストモデル・俳優に加え、マルシィとモナキがメインアーティストとして決定したことを発表した。

Facts

  • January 9, 2027
  • Advance: ¥10,500
  • General sale: ¥11,000
  • TGC CARD discount: 2,500 yen off
  • Above-mentioned reserved-seat price + 4,000 yen
  • The total number of people reached exceeded approximately 8 million
  • Boasts 94% brand awareness

Companies mentioned:株式会社W TOKYO、東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会、Seventeen、ONE OR EIGHT、マルシィ、モナキ、純烈、株式会社シャンソン化粧品、株式会社NTTドコモ、イオンフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、御殿場市、株式会社静岡銀行、株式会社静岡朝⽇テレビ、girlswalker、ticket board

【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.

Facts

  • 24th edition
  • Aug. 25
  • 27
  • 29th
  • January 11, 2027
  • Original15:00開演
  • Original14:00開場
  • S seats: ¥2,750
  • A seats: ¥1,650
  • 1,100 yen
  • S seats: ¥2,475
  • S seats: ¥2,200

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、東京文化会館、読売新聞社、花王株式会社、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社、株式会社コンサートサービス、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、森平舞台機構株式會社、TOKYO FM、新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団、東京交響楽団、東京シティ・フィルハーモニック管弦楽団、東京都交響楽団、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団、読売日本交響楽団、東京オーケストラ事業協同組合、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、株式会社精養軒、長谷工グループ、朝日信用金庫、株式会社リブラン、チケットぴあ

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.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Nov. 6
  • Nov. 9
  • For the 4th consecutive time
  • ¥500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション デベロップメントカンパニー、グランスタ、エキュート、株式会社アトレ、アトレグループ、財団法人 台湾観光協会、公益社団法人 日本観光振興協会

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.

Facts

  • October 31 and November 1, 2026
  • 22 distilleries
  • 33 varieties of shochu
  • 11 varieties of liqueur

Companies mentioned:九州旅客鉄道株式会社、JR九州、福酎会、繊月酒造株式会社、雲海酒造株式会社、壱岐の蔵酒造株式会社、高橋酒造株式会社、高千穂酒造株式会社、株式会社壱岐の華、山元酒造株式会社、神楽酒造株式会社、本坊酒造株式会社、宗政酒造株式会社、株式会社紅乙女酒造、小正醸造株式会社、薩摩酒造株式会社、霧島酒造株式会社、濵田酒造株式会社、大口酒造株式会社、さつま無双株式会社、玄海酒造株式会社、株式会社奄美大島にしかわ酒造、房の露株式会社、株式会社堤酒造、井上酒造株式会社、櫻の郷酒造株式会社、西吉田酒造株式会社

Original【ゆず庵】「本ずわいがに握り」がゆず庵コースから食べ放題!11月10日(火)より43万食限定発売

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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.

Facts

  • Operating 121 stores nationwide
  • Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • Limited to 430,000 servings
  • ¥290 / ¥319 including tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社物語コーポレーション、ゆず庵、寿司・しゃぶしゃぶ ゆず庵

“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.

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 0.00%
  • Nov. 17
  • 97%
  • 200 million bottles
  • 350 ml can

Companies mentioned:アサヒビール株式会社

【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.”

Facts

  • October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Monday, Nov. 30
  • 5 core subjects

Companies mentioned:株式会社増進会ホールディングス、Z会グループ、株式会社Z会エデュース、Z会の教室

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.

Facts

  • Nov. 28, 2026
  • 100 yen
  • Ages 6 to 12
  • 2,400 yen
  • 11:20
  • Duration: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • 6,000 yen
  • Adults: from 11,000 yen

Companies mentioned:富士山麓電気鉄道株式会社、富士急グループ、富士急行線

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.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
  • To be held at 7 venues nationwide
  • A total of 119 people participated and attended
  • More than 2,000 classrooms
  • More than 27,000 enrolled students
  • We have put together more than 800 courses

Companies mentioned:ヒューマンホールディングス株式会社、ヒューマンアカデミー株式会社、一般社団法人未来創生STREAM教育総合研究所、RISE、JA全農、ヒューマンアカデミージュニア

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

New Year’s in modern Chinese style at 都シティ 大阪本町

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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

Gathering brings together staff on childcare leave and those who have returned to work

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Original株式会社ロイヤルホテルは、働きやすい職場づくりの一環として2026年10月2日に「育児休職者懇親会」を開催した。本取組みは2014年の開始以来9回目となり、育児休職中および復職1年以内のスタッフを対象に、不安軽減や交流を目的としている。

Facts

  • Oct. 2, 2026
  • The event was held for the 9th time
  • 4 staff members on childcare leave
  • Original育児休職から復帰1年以内のスタッフ13名
  • Since its launch in 2014
  • 56 days before childbirth and 56 days after childbirth
  • Up to 1.5 hours
  • Up to 10 days
  • 90th anniversary

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロイヤルホテル、リーガロイヤルホテル大阪、リーガロイヤルホテルグループ、リーガロイヤルホテルズ

[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.

Facts

  • Operates 82 facilities in Japan and overseas
  • 星野リゾート Tomamu, Jan. 9–10, 2027
  • Original1月30日~31日に「リゾナーレ八ヶ岳」
  • Price: 19,400 yen
  • Original同伴する大人は夕食代として1名あたり5,500円
  • Ages 5–6: ¥13,100
  • Ages 7–12: ¥14,340
  • Original同伴する大人は夕食代として1名あたり6,200円
  • Capacity: 15 people
  • Capacity: 8 people

Companies mentioned:星野リゾート、日本テレビ放送網株式会社、日本テレビ、日本体育大学、スポーツ庁、JOC

[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.

Facts

  • About 60 varieties
  • November 15, 2026
  • Dec. 25
  • ¥8,000
  • ¥30,000

Companies mentioned:日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント、ドン ペリニヨン

[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.

Facts

  • A wide selection of more than 200 fabrics
  • Trousers: from 49,500 yen
  • Jackets: from 93,500 yen
  • Shirts: from 33,000 yen
  • Coats: from 143,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、NEAT、COLOMBO社

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.

Facts

  • Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • Saturday, Nov. 7
  • 1,500 yen, tax included
  • 3 locations

Companies mentioned:株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、南株式会社、株式会社高砂商行、株式会社村上工務店、J.フロント都市開発株式会社、株式会社JFR & KOMEHYO PARTNERS、株式会社日比谷花壇、株式会社有馬不動産 神戸支店、関電不動産開発株式会社、神戸信用金庫、東京建物株式会社、株式会社ウィニスト、RMJ神戸株式会社、株式会社大林組、株式会社カミネホールディングス、株式会社カミネ、有限会社建隆マネジメント、神戸土地建物株式会社、神戸不動産リアルティ株式会社、株式会社センター興産、第一生命保険株式会社、大和ハウス工業株式会社 神戸支店、THE ORIENT、TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS、TAOCA COFFEE、GESHARY COFFEE、Bakery K-PORT

[中国割烹旅館 掬水亭] An evening of close conversation with fans: dinner and talk show with Masatoshi Okada, third-team infielder coach

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中国割烹旅館掬水亭 will hold a dinner and talk show on Dec. 24, 2026, featuring Masatoshi Okada, a third-team infielder coach for 埼玉西武ライオンズ.

Facts

  • Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
  • Starting with the 2026 season
  • In 2025
  • At the end of the 2024 season
  • Original2026年11月2日(月)12:00NOON
  • ¥14,000
  • ¥6,000
  • ¥3,000
  • 8 dishes

Companies mentioned:株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、中国割烹旅館 掬水亭、埼玉西武ライオンズ、チケットぴあ、西武鉄道、西武園ゆうえんち、ベルーナドーム、狭山スキー場

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.”

Facts

  • The 174th Akutagawa Prize
  • The 47th Noma Literary New Face Prize
  • On sale today, Oct. 21
  • [Release date] Oct. 21, 2026
  • 192 pages
  • [List price] 2,200 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社講談社、講談社

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.

Facts

  • FY2026
  • Saturday, Nov. 14
  • From 16:00
  • 4 awards
  • 104 women successors

Companies mentioned: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、株式会社バーテック、株式会社グラスティ

[福岡大学] Taiko club Kobuzaru wins special award at “2026 ANDONG MASKDANCE FESTIVAL” in South Korea

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福岡大学’s taiko club, Kobuzaru, won a special award at the international “2026 ANDONG MASKDANCE FESTIVAL,” held in Andong, South Korea.

Facts

  • 2026 ANDONG MASKDANCE FESTIVAL
  • Sept. 24 (Thursday)
  • Sunday, October 4
  • Approximately 30 countries and regions

Companies mentioned:福岡大学、IOV-JAPAN、国際民間文化芸術交流協会

Original【岡山県瀬戸内市】牛窓の観光を変える、新たな活用アイデアを募集!瀬戸内市が歴史的建造物「牛窓海遊文化館」などの利活用に向けた市場調査を実施

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Original岡山県瀬戸内市は、牛窓海遊文化館および牛窓町公民館牛窓分館の利活用に向けたサウンディング型市場調査を実施し、民間事業者等からアイデアを募集する。

Facts

  • Starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Reiwa 8, October 27
  • Until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Reiwa 8, October 22
  • A population of about 3万5千 people
  • As little as 21 minutes

Companies mentioned:瀬戸内市役所、瀬戸内市

ADTANK signs Positive Impact Finance agreement with Chiba Bank

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ADTANK株式会社 signed a Positive Impact Finance agreement with Chiba Bank and secured 100 million yen in financing as of September 30, 2026.

Facts

  • 100 million yen
  • More than 50 years
  • 6

Companies mentioned:ADTANK株式会社、株式会社千葉銀行、株式会社ちばぎん総合研究所、株式会社日本格付研究所、JCR、PXC株式会社

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.

Facts

  • 20th anniversary of release
  • More than 60 people

Companies mentioned:リシュモン ジャパン合同会社、カルティエ

【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.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • 61 varieties of sake
  • Under 22 years old
  • 40 years of experience

Companies mentioned:株式会社E-style、出汁と鮨 橘 天神、赤坂鮨箕輪、めしや 白虎 横浜、鮨箕輪

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.

Facts

  • Original2026年10月24日(土)と25日(日)
  • More than 800 items
  • First 100 people
  • 500 yen each (tax included)
  • Limited sale of 100 sets per day
  • Special price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • 400 yen (tax included)
  • Since its founding in Taisho 2

Companies mentioned:株式会社お菓子のさかい、お菓子のさかい長久保店、お菓子のさかい石川本店

【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.

Facts

  • 2040
  • Approximately 11 million people
  • 2018
  • 1937
  • 272 people
  • October 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社樋口製作所、経済産業省

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)
  • More than 8,000 projects to date
  • Employees: 90

Companies mentioned:テテマーチ株式会社、Google、Microsoft

Disney winter designs arrive in limited quantities from STEAMCREAM!

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Sonotas株式会社 will release 3 limited-edition Disney design tins of Steam Cream in limited quantities starting October 14, 2026.

Facts

  • 3 limited-edition Disney design tins
  • Starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  • Size: 75g
  • ¥2,398, tax included

Companies mentioned:Sonotas 株式会社、STEAMCREAM

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
  • Approximately 8 billion parameters
  • Task success rate of 46.9%

Companies mentioned:パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、パナソニックHD、パナソニックR&Dカンパニーオブアメリカ、PRDCA、カリフォルニア大学ロサンゼルス校、UCLA

〈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.
  • On Sunday, October 11, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社SAIKO、つばめあんしんネットグループ、名古屋市立大学大学院

西部ガスグループ to hold “Gas Fair 2026”

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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.

Facts

  • Oct. 23, 2026
  • 25th
  • 3 days
  • 10:00
  • 17:00

Companies mentioned:西部ガスホールディングス株式会社、西部ガス株式会社、西部ガスグループ

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.

Facts

  • Approximately 100,000 job listings
  • Stood at just 23.7%
  • 76.3% answered that they "cannot envision it"
  • It was 60.3%
  • 28.7%
  • 24.9%
  • 30.0%
  • It is reproduced at approximately 34%

Companies mentioned:株式会社JOB PALETTE、ヒューマンホールディングス、あしたのチーム、Forbes JAPAN、Web担当者Forum

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

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人九州大学、株式会社大島造船所、一般社団法人 日本造船工業会、公益社団法人 日本船舶海洋工学会、独立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所、海上技術安全研究所

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

Companies mentioned:つくば中華フェス実行委員会、一般社団法人アジア芸術文化促進会、中国変面芸術センター、つくばまちなかデザイン(株)、東洋十食(株)、(株)サンステップ、一社)アジア芸術文化促進会、筑波ヤングライオンズクラブ、真華飯店、麻辣十食、毎日マーラータン、担々麺ロシュー、茨城ライフ株式会社

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 21, 2026
  • A flat rate of 980,000 yen (before tax)
  • Within a 30-day period

Companies mentioned:GMO Flatt Security株式会社、GMOインターネットグループ、JPCERT/CC、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

Companies mentioned:MeshNode合同会社、国土交通省、国土地理院

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".

Facts

  • Starting in October
  • Heats up in approximately 0.2 seconds
  • Price: 14,800 yen (tax included)
  • Width 300 × height 631 × depth 300 mm
  • Unit weight: approximately 3.0 kg
  • Power cord: 2.3 m
  • Rated power consumption: 1000W

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビックカメラ、アラジン、ビックカメラグループ、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”.

Facts

  • 204,600 yen (tax and installation labor included)
  • 28,600 yen (tax and installation labor included)
  • Original面積比で2倍に拡大

Companies mentioned:トヨタ、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社KINTO、トヨタ アップグレード ファクトリー

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.

Facts

  • 2,000 yen including tax
  • 10% OFF
  • 5 days only
  • ALL ¥390

Companies mentioned:エルソニック株式会社、サンキューマート、楽天市場店

[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.

Facts

  • 0 wins and 4 losses
  • 50-83
  • 11 games total
  • 7 games remaining

Companies mentioned:シーホース三河株式会社、滋賀レイクス、茨城ロボッツ、B.LEAGUE

[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%
  • Respondents: 1,300 Gurunavi members aged 20–60

Companies mentioned:株式会社ぐるなび、楽天ぐるなび

[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.

Facts

  • 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.

Facts

  • We received ¥47,562,977 in support
  • Far exceeding the target of ¥25,000,000
  • Approximately 1,200 fans gathered
  • Event date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジェンコ、バンダイビジュアル、Please!、チケットペイ、THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT、縁川商店、Yショップニシ

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

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Original株式会社Wizは、鹿児島発の地方創生企業である株式会社ディ・シィ・ティの発行済株式35%を取得し、資本業務提携を締結した。両社は全国の自治体向け「ふるさと納税中間事業」を共同展開する。

Facts

  • 35% stake
  • 1741 municipalities

Companies mentioned:株式会社Wiz、Wiz、株式会社ディ・シィ・ティ、ディ・シィ・ティ

【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).

Facts

  • 10% OFF
  • Savings: ¥2,000
  • Sale period: 7 days only
  • 10.1 inches
  • 1280×800 HD resolution
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • 120Hz high refresh rate
  • Up to 48GB equivalent in total
  • 128GB of built-in storage
  • Expandable with a microSD card of up to 2TB
  • Large-capacity 8,800mAh battery

Companies mentioned:深圳市道格创想电子商务有限公司、Amazon、UNISOC

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
  • More than 150,000 childcare cases to date

Companies mentioned:認定NPO法人フローレンス、フローレンス

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.

Facts

  • 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

Companies mentioned:ゼニスベンチャーホールディングス株式会社、藤田産業株式会社、名寄商工会議所、株式会社エフエムなよろ、株式会社まちづくり名寄、東京ガスエネルギー株式会社、旧東京液化ガス株式会社

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.

Facts

  • 3,980 yen, tax included
  • 100mL
  • Flat-rate shipping of ¥880 nationwide
  • 80〜100℃

Companies mentioned:株式会社Growing up

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 21, 2026
  • 2 cities
  • 3 days
  • Jan. 19, 2027

Companies mentioned:JAL、日本航空株式会社、JALグループ

【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

Companies mentioned:有限会社三景スタジオ、三景スタジオ旭川本店、写真工房ぱれっと旭川店、写真工房ぱれっと

Shimodago Sweet Potato Sweets Stamp Rally 2026

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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.

Facts

  • 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

Original自然発見館のプレーパーク開催します!(国営木曽三川公園 河川環境楽園)

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A play park event will be held at 河川環境楽園自然発見館 on November 1. Enjoy nature through activities such as crafts and a pool of fallen leaves.

Facts

  • November 1 (Sun.)
  • 10:00~15:00
  • Capacity: 40 groups

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人 公園財団、河川環境楽園、自然発見館、国営木曽三川公園、岐阜県営公園、水辺共生体験館、岐阜県水産研究所、自然共生研究センター、東海北陸自動車道、川島PA、ハイウェイオアシス、国営公園「木曽川水園」、岐阜県営公園「オアシスパーク」、アクア・トトぎふ

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
  • A total of 5 exhibitions and events by year-end

Companies mentioned:イマクリエイト株式会社、Unitree Robotics、宇樹科技、上海証券取引所

“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
  • Each session: 11:00–12:30 (90 minutes)

Companies mentioned:株式会社NECT

【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.

Facts

  • A total of 9 cases have been identified
  • Bulky waste was removed 3 days after the notice was posted

Companies mentioned:Brivo株式会社、APAMAN株式会社、株式会社プレストサービス

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.

Facts

  • One of only 2 companies in Japan
  • Can be set to up to 50 characters

Companies mentioned:株式会社アンチパターン、SaaSus Platform、AWS、Deshima

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.

Facts

  • Autumn and winter 2026
  • 21 years of China-Japan trade expertise
  • Custom name tags sewn on in 10 days

Companies mentioned:義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan、Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd.

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.

Facts

  • 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.

Facts

  • 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.

Facts

  • Nov. 6, 2026
  • 4 gears
  • Fee: Free

Companies mentioned:マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、HATME株式会社、株式会社WUUZY、ネクストエンジン(NE株式会社)、SHOPLINE Japan株式会社、株式会社ECMSジャパン、一般社団法人 国際ビジネス連結機構、株式会社エフカフェ

【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.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
  • Original11:00より
  • First 500 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社博士.com、博士.com

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.

Facts

  • 5 designs in total
  • ¥7,000 each (before tax)
  • 7,700 yen each (tax included)
  • Made with 100% US COTTON

Companies mentioned:MOON MADE株式会社、CULTURE SUPPLY、TBS、ZOZOTOWN、TBSショッピング

Original【ヴェンキ】秋冬ジェラート「スイートポテト」を10月29日(木)より発売。ほっくりしたさつまいもの甘みと黒ごまの香りが織りなす季節の味わい。

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Italian gelato brand Venchi (ヴェンキ) will launch its Japan-exclusive autumn/winter gelato “Sweet Potato” on October 29.

Facts

  • Piccolo (S): 2 flavors, ¥972
  • Regolare (M): 3 flavors, ¥1,107
  • Grande (L): 4 flavors, ¥1,269
  • Gourmet cone/cup: +¥270
  • Praline chocolate topping: +¥210

Companies mentioned:ヴェンキ・ジャパン株式会社、Venchi、ヴェンキ

A long-selling favorite is now a cream puff! “Silken Pudding Cream Puff” goes on sale November 1 (Sunday)

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株式会社ロピア will launch “Silken Pudding Cream Puff,” a new product in its flagship Silken Pudding series, on November 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 1, 2026
  • Suggested retail price: ¥140 before tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロピア

【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.

Facts

  • 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)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ティファナ・ドットコム、最高裁判所、国土交通省、HEROZ株式会社

FSNL Private Ltd. launches mining-related business

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FSNL Private Ltd., a group company of Konoike Transport, began coal-related operations at Kamptee Mine in Maharashtra, India, in September 2026.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • September
  • January 2025

Companies mentioned:鴻池運輸株式会社、FSNL Private Ltd.、FSNL社

Original秋の恒例!菰野町文化祭「食と文化のフェスティバル2026」を11月1日に開催します!

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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.

Facts

  • 54th
  • 2026
  • Nov. 1
  • 40th
  • 8:30
  • Original15時00分
  • At approximately 15-minute intervals
  • Original9時00分
  • Original14時30分
  • 10:00
  • 11 a.m.
  • 13:00

Companies mentioned:菰野町、菰野町役場、町民センター、体育センター、菰野地区コミュニティセンター、菰野小学校、菰野中学校、菰野町消防、自衛隊

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.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1
  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • June 15, 2026

Companies mentioned:三菱化工機株式会社、川崎市、菓寮東照、元祖ニュータンタンメン本舗、KADOKAWA DREAMS、DeNA、D.LEAGUE

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)

Companies mentioned:エックスサーバー株式会社、学校法人コンピュータ総合学園 神戸電子専門学校

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.

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • 2 nanometers or below
  • Approximately 95,000 people
  • Approximately 60 billion euros

Companies mentioned:BASF、BASFジャパン株式会社

Investment in Salvador Technologies Ltd., a cyber resilience company enabling rapid recovery of OT systems

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Omron Ventures invested in Salvador Technologies Ltd., a cyber resilience company enabling rapid recovery of OT systems.

Facts

  • February 26, 2024
  • Founded in 2020
  • Investment in Smart Craft社 this June
  • Announced by Omron last November

Companies mentioned:オムロン株式会社、オムロンベンチャーズ株式会社、Salvador Technologies Ltd.、Salvador社、NIST、Smart Craft社

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)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ボイジャーズ、石黒商事株式会社、VOYAGERS

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