“AmiVoice Medical Conference,” a transcription support system for medical settings, helps streamline transcript preparation at cancer consultation and support centers
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア announced that its transcription support system for medical settings, “AmiVoice Medical Conference,” helps streamline transcript preparation at cancer consultation and support centers. The standalone system offers high security and is equipped with a dedicated speech recognition engine developed through joint research with 国立がん研究センターがん対策研究所.
A community-focused university festival: 嘉悦大学’s “Hishosai” to be held October 31 and November 1
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嘉悦大学 will hold its campus festival, “Hishosai,” on October 31 and November 1, 2026, featuring a variety of programs, including student stalls, sports events, local product sales and a discussion with the Kodaira City Council.
45.3% say generative AI answers are decisive in purchases and contracts!? Survey on generative AI use among people considering products and services
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group found that generative AI has become an established source of information when choosing products and services, with 45.3% of users saying its answers were decisive in their purchase or contract decisions.
Facts
Survey respondents: 612 people
50.8% have used generative AI to look things up for personal reasons
Original週1回以上利用している」30.1％
81.6% have used generative AI when choosing products or services
ChatGPT was the most common at 35.4%
Gemini and Google AIモード combined accounted for 49.2%
Generative AI (70.9%) is closing in on web searches (76.0%)
“Web searches” remain the most common at 76.0%
82.3% said they “trust” generative AI answers
59.4% said their use of generative AI had increased
78.0% said they would increase their use of generative AI
Companies mentioned：ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AIモード、Google、株式会社NEXER Group
The 2 existing stores of specialty butcher ニュー・クイック are getting a refresh!
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株式会社ニュー・クイック will reopen its 2 existing stores, 東急ストア湘南とうきゅう店 and グランデュオ蒲田店, after renovations and hold special sales on products including Yamagata beef.
ioe advances salon innovation with new Umeda-Chayamachi brand “mieu,” promoting workplace reform for hairstylists
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株式会社ioe promotes workplace reform for hairstylists and opened its new brand “mieu” in Chayamachi, Umeda, Osaka, on September 1, 2026. The company operates 14 locations in Kansai and Tokyo, employs 100 people and offers more than 300 employee benefit programs.
【First in Gifu Prefecture: 1,000 drones】1,000 drones light up Gifu’s night sky on Halloween as Toei Digima stages a spectacular light show at “Hikari to Monogatari 2026”
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東映デジマ株式会社 will team up with 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン to stage Gifu Prefecture’s first drone show featuring 1,000 drones at the “Hikari to Monogatari 2026” event in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, on October 31, 2026.
Points app “おぢポ” collaborates with Braze at ad:tech tokyo 2026
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“おぢポ,” a points app operated by ポイポイ株式会社, will collaborate with Braze株式会社 at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” held on October 22 and 23, 2026. Activities will include a step-count-linked stamp rally and the appearance of a limited-edition character.
Maxeff, an “AI Native Startup Builder,” launches “The Rules of Hits,” a podcast uncovering why hit products and services sell
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株式会社Maxeff began streaming “The Rules of Hits” on Spotify on October 20, 2026. The podcast analyzes why hit products and services sell using its own framework.
Special ANA × HANA collaboration! New commercial “Being myself is fun.” released
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch a new promotion, “Being myself is fun,” featuring the girl group “HANA,” starting October 22, 2026. The campaign will bring to life the concept of “Soratabi”—designing your time on board to suit your preferences—with a new commercial and other initiatives.
Facts
The 7-member girl group “HANA”
Available from Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Surpassed 100 million streams in just 3 months
Reached 400 million plays
A total of 8 songs each recorded more than 100 million streams
Specialist in both pediatric hearing loss and genetics joins the team｜国立成育医療研究センター physician 守本倫子 appointed medical adviser to NPO corporation ZENPE
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NPO法人前庭水管拡大症・ペンドレッド症候群の会（ZENPE） announced that Dr. Noriko Morimoto of 国立成育医療研究センター has become an advisor. The organization now has 4 advisory physicians.
Latest news from the movie theater CWF CINEMAS is building in Saku
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株式会社CWF CINEMAS announced that it has unveiled a theater logo inspired by the “Suzume chair” from director Makoto Shinkai’s film Suzume, for the movie theater scheduled to open in Nakagomi, Saku, Nagano Prefecture, in spring 2027. It also announced that the theater’s name has been changed from “Nakagomi-za” to “Nakagomi Cinema.”
AMC ソフトウェアジャパン合同会社 announces “Modernization Forum 2026”
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AMC Software Japan LLC will hold “Modernization Forum 2026” at Tokyo Midtown Roppongi on Nov. 12. This annual event introduces the latest trends and case studies on transforming mission-critical systems and creating value from corporate assets in the AI era for companies with legacy assets such as COBOL and PL/I.
Facts
November 12
13:00 ~ 17:00
12,500 companies
750 companies
More than 3,000 people
Companies mentioned：AMC ソフトウェアジャパン合同会社、ロケットソフトウェアグループ、Rocket Software、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、共同ピーアール、Bain Capital Private Equity
Ganso Niratamaya, operated by 株式会社アンフィニ, has launched an original apparel line that goes beyond its identity as a restaurant and unveiled it ahead of its official online shop launch. The lineup includes T-shirts and caps made with 7.5-ounce heavyweight fabric, as well as its “secret sauce.” The brand is expanding nationwide from Kyoto.
Facts
7.5-ounce specification
Founded in Shichiku, Kyoto, in July 2025
Grand opening in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, on July 22, 2025
Alphanet and TWOSTONE Sync partner to support acquisition of SCS Evaluation System ratings (★3 and ★4), combining compliance support and technical verification
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株式会社アルファネット and 株式会社TWOSTONE Sync will partner on consulting support for obtaining SCS Evaluation System ratings (★3 and ★4) starting Oct. 1, 2026, providing compliance support and technical verification as an integrated service.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Applications are expected to open around the end of fiscal 2026
Activecore begins sales of Agentic Analytics service “maruttoDives”
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株式会社アクティブコア will begin sales of its Agentic Analytics service “maruttoDives” on Nov. 2, 2026. The service enables AI agents to generate interactive dashboards and is available starting at ¥50,000 per month.
Facts
Starting Nov. 2, 2026
Starting at ¥50,000 per month, excluding tax
It may take about 4 weeks
801 data specialists
800 employees in business divisions
55% of data specialists
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクティブコア、Sigma Computing社、米国MotherDuck, Inc.
AI Schliemann, a website localization SaaS, makes enterprise security features “Audit Logs,” “Multi-Factor Authentication” and “IP Address Restrictions” available free of charge on all plans
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株式会社Storm announced that it will provide 3 security features—“Audit Logs,” “Multi-Factor Authentication” and “IP Address Restrictions”—free of charge on all plans of AI Schliemann, its website localization SaaS. These features were previously paid options for enterprise customers.
Utsunomiya City and partner to launch a pilot project to build an AI tool for finding health and welfare support programs; supporting an in-house system that staff can update and operate themselves
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株式会社アウトバーン has launched a pilot project with Utsunomiya City to build an AI tool for searching health and welfare support programs. Using Microsoft Copilot Studio, the project will support the creation of an in-house system that city employees can update and operate themselves.
Facts
The city has established “Yell U,” a one-stop health and welfare consultation desk, at 30 locations.
The Microsoft 365 environment that Utsunomiya City will introduce starting in October of Reiwa 8
Pilot project to begin in September 2026
Full-scale operation scheduled to begin in April 2027 or later
Cognition begins general availability of “Devin Oncall,” which automates incident investigation and response in production environments
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Cognition has begun general availability of Devin Oncall, an AI agent that automates incident investigation and response in production environments. The product includes alert diagnosis and incident response features, and has been adopted by companies including Reducto, RV Tech and AngelList, helping reduce costs and improve response efficiency.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
Thousands every day
SREGym-Lite (17 incidents)
100% end-to-end success rate
100% success rate
Average mitigation time of 2 minutes and 21 seconds
Eliminates approximately 60% of duplicate investigations
Cuts costs by more than half
Delivered 3.5 times the results
50% of incidents
Companies mentioned：Cognition、Cognition AI, Inc.、Cognition AI Japan、Rivian、Volkswagen、RV Tech、Reducto、AngelList、Slack、Microsoft Teams、Datadog、Grafana、New Relic、Dynatrace、Sentry、Jira、Linear、ServiceNow
Keep winter dryness from ruining your makeup with a moisturizing touch-up. A moisturizing version of the popular pressed powder launches in a limited quantity: “Complexion Creator N Moist,” available from Nov. 6
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チャコット株式会社 will begin selling “Complexion Creator N Moist,” a new limited-quantity product for the dry season from its cosmetics brand Chacott COSMETICS, on Nov. 6.
Enjoy outings with your pet by bicycle more easily and safely! Applications open for official ambassadors of pet brand “buddiQ（バディック）”
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オージーケー技研株式会社 announced that it will recruit the 1st cohort of official ambassadors for its pet brand “buddiQ” from October 22 to November 1, 2026. It will also exhibit at “YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026,” held on October 31 and November 1 of the same year, with product displays and test rides.
[Launching Nov. 2] Bridging the “gap” between systems and children’s voices through the efforts of adults. CAP Center JAPAN launches crowdfunding, with a 400,000-yen goal, to hold seminars in 10 regions nationwide
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In conjunction with the December 25 enforcement of the “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act,” CAP Center JAPAN will hold seminars in 10 regions nationwide to increase the number of adults who listen to children, and will launch crowdfunding on November 2 to cover the costs, with a goal of 400,000 yen.
Facts
Funding goal: 400,000 yen
10 regions nationwide
From 3,000 yen
Up to 50,000 yen
Donation processing fees: 3.4%–8%
More than 4,100 organizations have adopted the service
Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, supported by 株式会社ヴォンエルフ, earned LEED® BD+C: Core and Shell v4 Gold certification.
Facts
It is the end of June 2027
It will end on June 30, 2027
At the end of May 2026
7,206㎡
132,424㎡
29 floors above ground
2 basement floors
135ｍ
Founded: April 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヴォンエルフ、淀屋橋駅西地区市街地再開発組合、米国グリーンビルディング協会、USGBC®、GBCI®、Green Business Certification Inc.™、大和ハウス工業株式会社、住友商事株式会社、関電不動産開発株式会社、株式会社日建設計、株式会社大林組
[Limited-time event] Hakata specialty “mentaiju” comes to Yamaguchi! First appearance at おのだサンパーク’s “THE TIME, & Omez a Gourmet Festa”
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元祖博多めんたい重株式会社 will make its first appearance at the “THE TIME, & Omez a Gourmet Festa,” held at おのだサンパーク in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture, from October 23 to November 4, 2026, selling bento boxes prepared on-site and running special limited-time promotions.
Yappli Food Connect launches integration between “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout” and cloud POS register “ユビレジ”
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株式会社ヤプリフードコネクト has launched an integration between “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout,” a pre-order and prepayment service using LINE Mini Apps, and the cloud POS register “ユビレジ” from 株式会社ユビレジ. This enables takeout sales to be managed alongside in-store sales.
リョーサン Ryoyo supports Tokyo Electron in improving product security, strengthening defenses against cyber risks to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, a critical industrial foundation
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リョーサン Ryoyo supported Tokyo Electron in improving product security by providing security solutions designed to minimize the burden on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as maintenance and operational support.
First-place finish in its first overseas competition in about 6 years! Gravis cheer dance team “Regina” wins the SENIOR POM SMALL division at international competition “APCC”
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“Regina,” a cheer dance team belonging to 株式会社Gravis, won at the international competition “APCC” held in Malaysia.
Facts
More than 200 dance studios
Team members: 15
Companies mentioned：株式会社Gravis、Cheerleading Association and Register of Malaysia
Prepare enjoyably, deliciously and without overdoing it with Co-op products! コープこうべ holds “BOSAI Recipe Contest”
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生活協同組合コープこうべ will hold the “BOSAI Recipe Contest” to raise awareness of the importance of household emergency supplies and maintaining nutritional balance during disasters. The application deadline is November 15, 2026.
Facts
Marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Recipe submissions will be accepted through Sunday, November 15, 2026
2nd-round judging: Saturday, January 9, 2027
1st-round judging (documents): 12 entries will be selected from the submissions
インコム・ジャパン株式会社 and Ministop will run the “楽天 Gift Card Select × electronic money WAON campaign” at Ministop stores nationwide from October 23 to 29, 2026. Customers who pay with WAON when purchasing eligible products will receive 1% in WAON POINT.
Uchida Yoko introduces Tokyo’s first library-system-linked “reserved-book pickup locker” at the 桑都の杜 complex near the south exit of Hachioji Station
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株式会社内田洋行 has introduced Tokyo’s first library-system-linked “reserved-book pickup locker” at Ikoi Library in the 桑都の杜 complex, which Hachioji City opened in October 2026.
Bluefield Energy sponsors and speaks at “Energy Summit 2026Winter,” hosted by 日経BP総合研究所
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Bluefield Energy株式会社 is sponsoring the online event “Energy Summit 2026Winter,” hosted by 日経BP総合研究所, where CEO Takafumi Shimada will speak. The presentation will introduce how the company uses its AI platform “BF Cloud” to differentiate electricity plans and provide behind-the-scenes operational support.
Athena Technologies named a finalist for “Japan Security Awards 2026” for its efforts to operate generative AI securely in a closed environment
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株式会社Athena Technologies was named a finalist for the “Japan Security Awards 2026” for its efforts to operate generative AI securely in a closed environment. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Facts
13 groups were named finalists
Document review by 4 judges
It will be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Giving back to Kyoto, which helped it grow, for the next generation of children: WUUZY donates 5 million yen to Kameoka City
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株式会社WUUZY donated 5 million yen to Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax donation program. The funds were used to develop a large-scale play structure at Kameoka Sports Park.
Dedicated card-shop POS register “DMMマイカポス” opens free registration of trading card theft information to card shops nationwide
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株式会社Myca has made the registration desk for trading card theft information available free of charge to card shops nationwide through its dedicated card-shop POS register “DMMマイカポス.” Registered information is checked on appraisal screens at 350 participating stores, with alerts designed to prevent stolen goods from being converted into cash.
2nd ナポリの窯 store in Kagoshima Prefecture opens on 10/22! ナポリの窯 Kagoshima Nakayama store
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ナポリの窯, a home-delivery pizza brand operated by 株式会社ストロベリーコーンズ, opened its 2nd store in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Kagoshima Nakayama store, on October 22.
Lime implements safety measures during Shibuya Halloween period in response to Shibuya Ward request, including suspending use of some ports and controlling rides with geofencing
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Lime株式会社 will implement safety measures around Shibuya Station during the 2026 Halloween period, including suspending use of some ports and controlling rides through geofencing.
Exhibiting and speaking at the Defence Innovation Forum
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株式会社Diarkis will sponsor and exhibit as a platinum sponsor at the “Defence Innovation Forum,” to be held in Tokyo on October 23, 2026, and its CEO, 高橋信頼, will deliver a keynote address.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
10:35〜11:20
Companies mentioned：株式会社Diarkis、株式会社NSDコンサルティング、Clarion Events Japan株式会社、一般財団法人防衛技術協会、DSEI Japan
NTT Security Japan hosts high school students for corporate visit and study program
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NTT Security Japan held a corporate visit and study program on October 8, 2026, for 10 students from 茗溪学園高等学校, promoting understanding of cybersecurity and supporting talent development.
【BIOHEAL BOH】A special new cleansing set featuring a photo sticker with an electronic signature by 3D Lifting Line Ambassador 白岩瑠姫 of JO1 goes on sale November 1 (Sunday)
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Korean Olive Young skincare brand BIOHEAL BOH will release a limited-quantity special set from November 1, 2026, combining the new “Probioderm™ 3D Lifting Cleansing Oil” with a photo sticker bearing the electronic signature of JO1’s 白岩瑠姫.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
¥2,200 (tax included)
150mL
More than 1,300 stores
Attracted a cumulative total of 250,000 people
Companies mentioned：CJ Olive Young Japan株式会社、BIOHEAL BOH、OLIVE YOUNG、JO1、ロフト、PLAZA、ドン・キホーテ、アインズ＆トルペ、ハンズ、ショップイン、Amazon、ZOZOTOWN、Qoo10、ニッポン放送、Billboard
“Stamp Rally in Ibaraki: Exploring with Your Dog” visits 20 spots in 茨城県 with your beloved dog; starts October 24!
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ペッツオーライ株式会社 will provide its digital platform “Wan!Pass” for “Stamp Rally in Ibaraki: Exploring with Your Dog,” held from October 24 to December 13, 2026, as part of pet tourism initiatives promoted by 茨城県. Planned by アソビュー株式会社, the rally will take participants to 20 spots in the prefecture, with a chance to win prizes such as accommodation vouchers and locally produced goods.
Why doesn’t that doctor use AI? “An Introduction to ChatGPT by Doctors, for Doctors 0 (Zero)” goes on sale 10/19
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株式会社医学書院 published “An Introduction to ChatGPT by Doctors, for Doctors 0 (Zero),” written by 大塚篤司, on October 19, 2026. The latest book in a series that has sold more than 100,000 copies, it explores the mindset and caution of doctors who do not use AI and offers a safe way to take the first step.
Preventing the isolation of staff responsible for onboarding: Tech Japan launches a community for companies supporting the retention and success of Indian talent
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Tech Japan株式会社 has launched “Talendy Community,” a free community for Japanese companies working to hire Indian talent, and will hold networking events for companies hosting interns in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo in November 2026.
Facts
3 cities: Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo
In November 2026
Since Tech Japan was founded in 2019
A total of 6 companies share “real-world examples” of hosting talent
Original日立とケーエスケー、医薬品配送DXの実証を完了、急な状況変化にも対応する「Hitachi Digital Solution for Logistics」の配送ルート自動編成機能を11月より展開
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日立製作所 and 株式会社ケーエスケー have completed a proof of concept for digital transformation of pharmaceutical delivery operations and will roll out the automatic delivery-route planning function of “Hitachi Digital Solution for Logistics” from November 2026 to respond to sudden changes in circumstances. This reduced the workload for substitute deliveries by 60%.
From paying a marriage success fee to receiving a congratulatory gift: Personal matchmaking service naco-do launches a “marriage congratulatory gift” program offering up to 50,000 yen to members leaving after finding a partner
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Personal matchmaking service naco-do, operated by 株式会社いろもの, will launch a “marriage congratulatory gift” program on October 22, 2026, offering up to 50,00 yen to members leaving after finding a partner.
Facts
Up to 50,000 yen
The Simple Plan offers 10,000 yen
The Premium Plan offers 50,000 yen
Survey (800 people)
70.7% agree that “it feels a little sad when money comes up during a celebratory occasion”
エム・ピー・ソリューション conducts financial literacy class for high school students in partnership with “Tokyo Student Escort,” a career education program for school trip participants
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株式会社エム・ピー・ソリューション conducted a financial literacy class for students at 広島県立福山明王台高等学校 through “Tokyo Student Escort,” a career education program for school trip participants. The class offered hands-on experience with how cashless payments work and how vending machines are operated.
アールスリーインスティテュート officially releases “gusuku Fluxon,” enabling safe use of kintone through generative AI
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有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート officially released and began selling “gusuku Fluxon,” a managed Remote MCP server for securely using kintone data through generative AI, on October 22, 2026. It was certified by サイボウズ株式会社 as a “kintone integration service,” and a free plan was also launched.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
Number of users: 3
Monthly MCP call limit: 500
Established: August 2000
Companies mentioned：有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート、アールスリーインスティテュート、R3 Institute Ltd.、サイボウズ株式会社、kintone
New “Starry Night Tin” limited edition for “The Joy of Living: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay,” commemorating the 100th anniversary of 東京都美術館. A sweets tin featuring glass paintings of a Van Gogh masterpiece and the interiors and grand clock of オルセー美術館.
【Youth Now! Youth Trends Survey】How setlog users say they use social media to “capture everyday life without embellishment”
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Youth Now!, operated by 株式会社Reaplus, held group discussions with young women who use setlog regularly and found that choosing who can see posts and sharing them unedited make the platform easy to use for keeping a record of everyday life.
Teaser post on social media sparks a buzz! From Chiikawa, an online lottery featuring nothing but Shisa goes on sale: “Chiikawa Shisa-Darake Lottery” launches at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will launch online sales of the “Chiikawa Shisa-Darake Lottery” on October 28, 2026, following the hit success of the Chiikawa movie.
アイティメディア株式会社 will hold the online seminar “ITmedia AI Factory Live 2026 Autumn” on October 26–27, 2026. The theme is “Transforming IT and data platforms to be AI-Ready and unlock corporate value.” Admission is free.
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 unveils key visual by Kayo Horaguchi
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The Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee has unveiled the key visual for “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026,” created by graphic artist Kayo Horaguchi. The event will be held at 2 venues: Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park.
From Korean cosmetics brand “TIRTIR,” a new launch: “Catch My Glow Lip Balm,” the perfect shade to layer and capture my heart. Japan-first release begins Tuesday, November 24!
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“Catch My Glow Lip Balm,” a lip balm that sets its color 5 minutes after application, from Korean cosmetics brand “TIRTIR,” operated by 株式会社Goodai Global Japan, will be released in Japan ahead of other markets in limited quantities starting November 24.
Facts
Color sets in 5 min
Starting Nov. 24 (Tue.)
8 colors in total
2 of the shades are online exclusives
Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Goodai Global Japan、TIRTIR、Qoo10、楽天、Amazon、ZOZO、Beauty of Joseon、SKIN1004、BBIA、ABOUT___TONE.、UNOVE
Joyzo launches integration plugin for AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” and “kintone”
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株式会社ジョイゾー has launched a plugin integrating LINE WORKS株式会社’s AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform “kintone.”
Facts
Became available on October 22, 2026
6 types of OCR models offered by PaperOn
Used by more than 42,000 companies
We have collaborated with LINE WORKS様 on various services, including chat and OCR, since 2018
A joint webinar will be held on Thursday, November 5
Intelligence Design’s AI video analytics service “IDEA” selected for traffic survey at the west exit rotary of Kuwana Station in 三重県桑名市
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Intelligence Design’s AI video analytics service “IDEA” was commissioned by Chuden Clarvis and selected to conduct a traffic survey at the west exit rotary of Kuwana Station in 三重県桑名市.
Facts
3 AI cameras
Approximately 4 weeks
Opened for use on June 21, 2025
From December 24, 2025
Through January 20, 2026
39,901 vehicles entering
41,362 vehicles exiting
1,243 vehicles on weekdays
1,607 vehicles on holidays
Approximately 29% more use
31,779 vehicles entering
30,907 vehicles exiting
1,115 vehicles on weekdays
1,123 vehicles on holidays
Stayed at approximately 0.7%
Approximately 45% of inbound traffic
Approximately 54% of outbound traffic
An error rate of 3.7%
2.7% at the temporary rotary
Accuracy of approximately 90% or higher
A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed on March 28, 2024
Get a “Halloween-exclusive sticker” with an order of kids’ ramen! Available at all locations in Japan starting Friday, October 23
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株式会社一蘭 will hold “Ichiran Halloween 2026” at all locations in Japan from October 23, 2026, giving a Halloween-exclusive sticker with orders of kids’ ramen to official app members only.
【ノエビア】Launch of an all-in-one eyebrow product with 3 functions: pencil, powder and brush
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ノエビア will launch “Noevir Perfect Eyebrow,” combining 3 functions—pencil, powder and brush—on November 1, 2026. It features a waterproof formula and contains serum ingredients. Price: ¥2,750 including tax.
Sansan Sponge to hold a limited-time pop-up at ハンズ渋谷店! Popular packaging from Japan and abroad, as well as an unreleased new package, will be available exclusively in-store.
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株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション will hold a limited-time pop-up at ハンズ渋谷店 from October 15, 2026, offering products including Sansan Sponge to coincide with the store’s final day of business.
Facts
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
For 48 years
Continued for three generations over more than 50 years
Ranked No. 1 in the cleaning sponge category for 6 consecutive years
PocketSign Verify introduced for identity verification on the “with” dating app
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The API service “PocketSign Verify,” operated by ポケットサイン株式会社, has been selected as an identity verification method for the “with” dating app. It now offers instant, secure identity verification using the My Number Card’s public personal authentication function.
Facts
Launched the service in September 2015
Password for the digital signature certificate (6–16 alphanumeric characters)
My Number (12-digit personal identification number)
The June 2024 “Comprehensive Measures to Protect the Public from Fraud”
In September of the same year, デジタル庁 and 警察庁 jointly announced
In June 2025, デジタル庁 and 一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会 signed an agreement
The number of reported cases of romance scams via social media reached 5,645 in 2025 (令和7年)
Original被害額は546.4億円にのぼり
Also, on April 16, 2026, part of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Regulation of Dating Services was revised
In March 2023, our company became the 16th private-sector business operator to receive platform operator certification
Platform operator certification, awarded to the 16th private-sector business operator
[Kanagawa Prefecture] Economic losses from “fatigue” amount to 1.3 trillion yen annually — Analysis of Recovery Towns highlights strengths reflected in an overall Rest Index deviation score of 54.7
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一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会 announced survey findings showing that presenteeism causes annual economic losses of approximately 3.2 trillion yen in Kanagawa Prefecture, of which “fatigue” accounts for approximately 1.3 trillion yen (41.5%). Kanagawa Prefecture’s overall Rest Index deviation score is 54.7. The prefecture is strong in “exercise” and “tourism and entertainment,” while “rest” and “the ability to rest without guilt” remain challenges.
Facts
Annual economic losses from presenteeism in Kanagawa Prefecture amount to approximately 3.2 trillion yen
The “fatigue” factor accounts for approximately 1.3 trillion yen (approximately 41.5%)
三菱総研ＤＣＳ achieves CMMI’s highest Level 5 for the 4th consecutive time
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三菱総研ＤＣＳ株式会社 has achieved the highest maturity rating, Level 5, for the 4th consecutive time under CMMI-DEV, an international standard for assessing the capabilities and process maturity of software development organizations.
[洋食とケーキ グラメル] The much-anticipated first Christmas cakes arrive! Reservations open October 16 for a lineup to make your special evening shine
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洋食とケーキ グラメル, operated by エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社, will begin taking reservations on October 16, 2026, for 3 Christmas-exclusive whole cakes, its first-ever holiday cake lineup.
Facts
[No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 3,780 yen (tax included)
[No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,292 yen (tax included)
[No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 4,212 yen (tax included)
[No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,940 yen (tax included)
[No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 4,104 yen (tax included)
[No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,724 yen (tax included)
Advance reservation period: October 16 (Fri.), 2026
[November 1 is Sushi Day; November 24 is Japanese Food Day] 2026 Survey on Attitudes Toward Japanese Food and Sushi / 鈴茂器工
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鈴茂器工 reported the results of its 2026 survey on attitudes toward Japanese food and sushi. Against a backdrop of growth in the number of Japanese restaurants overseas and spending by international visitors to Japan, the findings showed strong interest in sushi, an emphasis on quality, and acceptance of robot use.
Facts
There were approximately 18万1千 Japanese restaurants overseas in 2025
Original2025年の訪日外国人旅行消費額は9兆4,549億円
Original訪日客が滞在中にしたことの1位は「日本食を食べること」（98.2％）
Sushi topped the list of Japanese foods people overseas would recommend (68.2%)
Amid price increases, respondents want “the freshness and quality of the toppings” to be maintained (44.3%)
Shogakukan and Yondemy team up on a joint project to bring the new book “大禁句辞典” to children, using proprietary analysis of reading histories
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株式会社Yondemy and 株式会社小学館 collaborated on a joint project to promote and support the production of the children’s book “大禁句辞典,” drawing on Yondemy’s analysis of reading histories and research involving elementary school students reading page proofs.
The formalwear concept shop form forma（フォルムフォルマ）, operated by 株式会社東京ソワール, will open a new location at ユニモちはら台 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on November 6, 2026. With a sales floor of approximately 42 tsubo, it will be the largest store in the chain and will cater to families with children in the area, which has a high proportion of young residents.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Children aged 0–14 account for 16.3% of the population
Sales floor of approximately 42 tsubo
Ichihara has approximately 12万 households
Approximately 2,100 households over the past 5 years
Reducing the administrative burden of construction system ledgers, a cornerstone of compliance, while improving quality
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ビーウィズ株式会社 has published an interview with 株式会社大林組, which contracts and operates a BPO service for construction system ledger work. 大林組 has worked to maintain construction system ledgers to ensure compliance, while facing challenges with workload and securing personnel. Its partnership with ビーウィズ is helping it improve quality while reducing the workload.
“ユビレジ” begins integration with “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout”
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株式会社ユビレジ, provider of the cloud POS register “ユビレジ,” has begun integrating with 株式会社ヤプリ, provider of the takeout ordering and payment service “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout,” which uses LINE mini-apps. This will enable stores using ユビレジ to accept orders and payments from outside the store and manage sales seamlessly.
Voting campaign “#国境破り総選挙” to be held on official X to mark the release date announcement for director 井筒和幸’s latest film, 『国境』
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To mark the announcement of the release date for the film 『国境』, a voting campaign, “#国境破り総選挙,” will be held on the official X account. 株式会社Natee will handle the social media planning and operation.
The 17th Seasoning Championship 2026 will choose the “pinnacle of seasonings” from 182 products nationwide. This year’s “No. 1 seasoning” is “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング”!
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Results were announced at the presentation for the 17th Seasoning Championship 2026, organized by 株式会社AKOMEYA TOKYO. “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” from Fukuoka Prefecture took the overall 1st place among 182 products nationwide.
Facts
For this 17th edition
“燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” from Fukuoka Prefecture took the overall 1st place
“肉味噌坦々P,” a Chiba-supporting gourmet product from Tokyo, took 2nd place
The “Spo-GOMI Koshien 2026 Yamagata Prefecture Tournament” was held. 東桜学館高校 team “ひき肉放送局” won after a fierce contest! The 36 participants collected 19.94 kg of trash!
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The “Spo-GOMI Koshien 2026 Yamagata Prefecture Tournament,” organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社テレビユー山形, was held, with 東桜学館高校 team “ひき肉放送局” taking first place. The 36 participants collected 19.94 kg of trash.
Razer announces the “Razer Kraken Kitty V3,” a cat-ear headset for enjoying everything from streaming to cosplay in your own style
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Razer has announced the wired RGB headset “Razer Kraken Kitty V3,” designed for streaming and cosplay. It is priced at 17,580 yen including tax in Japan, with a December release planned.
Facts
17,580 yen, including tax
More than 250 million users
More than 68,000 game titles
Companies mentioned：Razer Japan株式会社、Razer、Razer Inc.
[Case study released] トヨタカローラ南海 | Dramatically higher offer acceptance rate! The story behind the “accompanied interview service that draws out students’ honest opinions”
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株式会社アールナイン has published a case study on the introduction of its monthly recruitment outsourcing service “人事ライト” at トヨタカローラ南海. Third-party interviews helped increase the offer acceptance rate among the 27 graduate cohort and reduce costs, while optimizing internal staff resources.
Facts
After supporting interviews and follow-ups for about 90% of offer recipients in recruitment for the 27 graduate cohort
アールナイン conducted interviews during the selection process and follow-up interviews after offers for 87.5% of offer recipients
Compared with hiring 1 dedicated employee, we were able to build a high-quality interview system staffed by recruitment professionals at about half the cost
Our 1,500 human resources professionals have extensive experience in fields including human resources, recruitment and training
Since its founding in 2009, it has done business with more than 800 companies
Employees and families experience “gata-fumi” on Nanaura tidal flats; 日本管財環境サービス holds “GATA-FUMI in KASHIMA 2026”
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On Sept. 25, 2026, 日本管財環境サービス held “GATA-FUMI in KASHIMA 2026” in partnership with 佐賀県鹿島市, inviting a total of 28 employees and family members. As part of its conservation activities on the Nanaura tidal flats, the company conducted environmental learning and a “gata-fumi” experience.
Paris chocolatier ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン will launch “ノエル アドベント コレクション” on Nov. 1, 2026. The collection, featuring an Advent calendar inspired by Lyon Station, limited-edition bonbons and cakes, will be available at boutiques nationwide and online.
In the AI era, what will managers do? 61.6% say the role will shift from “management” to “decision-making, talent development and organizational transformation”; “decision-making ability” ranks No. 1 among key skills
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A survey by アクシスコンサルティング found that 73.9% of those whose administrative workload had declined through AI use felt their roles were changing, while 61.6% said the role of managers would shift to “decision-making, talent development and organizational transformation.” “Decision-making ability” ranked No. 1 among key skills.
村多美咲, a freelance announcer based in the Kanto region, makes her live commerce debut after completing training at the live commerce agency “トキバナ”!
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村多美咲, a freelance announcer, debuted as the live commerce host “むーちゃん” on Oct. 13, 2026, on the channel “ぞうねこちゃんねる2号店,” operated by “トキバナ,” a live commerce agency under 株式会社Cellest.
Facts
A proprietary training curriculum totaling 480 hours (about 3 months)
ティアフォー and ミュンヘン工科大学 accelerate the realization of Level 4 autonomous driving using “NVIDIA Hyperion” and “Autoware”
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ティアフォー and ミュンヘン工科大学 will expand their collaboration to accelerate the realization of Level 4 autonomous driving in Germany using NVIDIA Hyperion and Autoware.
Facts
Level 4 automated driving
2 “NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor” units
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、ティアフォー、TIER IV、ミュンヘン工科大学、Technical University of Munich、TUM、NVIDIA、The Autoware Foundation
The number of communities hosting book clubs has reached a record 41. Of these, 32 are communities that do not focus primarily on reading. オシロ conducts its own survey on the spread of book clubs
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Data from the “OSIRO” community platform provided by オシロ株式会社 show that, as of Oct. 1, 2026, a record 41 communities had hosted book clubs, of which 32 do not focus primarily on reading.
Facts
Reached 41
31 communities in 2025
32 communities whose main activities focus on something other than reading
About 1.3 times
We have been involved in building more than 300 communities
Discovery-based social e-commerce app “カウシェ” cuts delivery and arrival-date inquiries by about 30% with Recustomer
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After the discovery-based social e-commerce app “カウシェ” adopted “Recustomer配送追跡,” provided by Recustomer株式会社, inquiries about delivery and arrival dates fell by about 30%.
About 2 in 3 foreign residents have faced difficulties opening a bank account; more than 80% want to use loans or installment payments, highlighting demand for financial services
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A survey by 株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス found that about 2 in 3 foreign residents had faced difficulties opening a bank account, and more than 80% wanted to use loans or installment payments.
Facts
A survey of 500 foreign residents who have lived in Japan for 5 years or less
About 2 in 3 (67%) had experienced at least one of the following: “had difficulties,” “gave up partway through” or “were turned down by a bank”
Only 34% were able to open an account smoothly without any problems
“Transfers to a bank account in Japan” were by far the most common way to receive salaries and living expenses, at 89%
“No support in foreign languages (Japanese only)” (39%)
“Complicated procedures” (38%)
Overall, 25% had been turned down for financial services requiring screening, such as loans or credit
About 80% or more (83%) said they “would like to use loans or installment payments in Japan in the future”
37% among those who had lived in Japan for less than 1 year
63% among those with specified skilled worker residence status
Corporate IT-related spending can exceed IT budgets by 15–30% in some cases—A.T. Kearney recommends reviewing company-wide spending controls
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A.T. Kearney said the spread of SaaS and generative AI is driving IT spending across departments, with spending in some cases running 15–30% above official budgets, and recommended reviewing company-wide spending controls and implementing 6 measures.
Facts
15～30％
3–5 times
$6.15 trillion
660
$4,830
$19.8 million
Within 90 days
$600 billion–$770 billion
Companies mentioned：A.T. カーニー株式会社、Kearney、Gartner、S&P 500、NTT東日本、Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Global events market set to reach about $2.8 trillion by 2030: A.T. カーニー
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A.T. Kearney has published an analysis forecasting that the global events market will grow to about $2.8 trillion by 2030, and recommending a strategic approach to boosting cities’ international competitiveness.
Facts
Will reach about $2.8 trillion by 2030
Estimated at about $1.5 trillion as of 2024
Growing at an average annual rate of about 10%
Total attendance reached about 15 billion
Generated an economic impact of more than $300 million
リコーブラックラムズ東京 and トムス株式会社 extend official partnership agreement
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リコーブラックラムズ東京 has extended its official partnership agreement with トムス株式会社. The “glimmer” logo will appear on the team’s official match jerseys for “JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2026-27,” which begins in December 2026.
【ショコラティエ パレドオール】A strawberry and pistachio pairing! Winter-limited chocolate parfait now on sale
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The brand of chocolatier Shunsuke Saegusa, 「ショコラティエ パレドオール」, will begin selling the limited-time 「Parfait Palet d'Or Noël」 featuring strawberries and pistachios at its Tokyo and Osaka locations on November 2, 2026.
Survey results from 100 parents conducted by 塾選, operated by 株式会社DeltaX. For infection control during junior high school entrance exam prep, families took measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and vaccinations from around the fall of Grade 6, with family members also pitching in. Looking back, parents said that “going too far” meant imposing too many restrictions or causing too much anxiety, while the measure they most wished they had enforced more thoroughly was getting enough sleep.
Facts
100 parents
38% said there were measures they had “taken too far”
October and November of Grade 6 combined: 49%
Thorough handwashing and gargling (97%)
Wearing masks (85%)
87% received at least 1 influenza vaccination
60% of households said they had “adopted” infection-control measures they had heard about from others
23% of households said they had “kept their children home” from elementary school
「ルフォンプログレ天満橋マークス」 completed; 「冷庫さん®」 refrigerated and frozen delivery lockers introduced for the first time in Japan, and 「乾太くん」 gas clothes dryers introduced for the first time by the company
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株式会社サンケイビル completed 「ルフォンプログレ天満橋マークス」, a rental residence with 70 units in Uchihirano-cho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, on September 30, 2026. The property is the first newly built residence in Japan to install 日本宅配システム株式會社’s 「冷庫さん®」 refrigerated and frozen delivery lockers. Some units also feature 東京ガス㈱’s 「乾太くん」 gas clothes dryers, installed for the first time by the company.