Local curry from “the magnificent curry town of Inazawa” served by 28 shops for just one coin! 「稲沢カレーフェスティバル2026」
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稲沢市 will hold 「稲沢カレーフェスティバル2026」 in the city hall parking lot on November 15, 2026. 28 shops will serve curry dishes for 500 yen each, with support from 株式会社オリエンタル to promote curry as a local specialty.
Monchhichi embroidery service at RE.UNIQLO STUDIO launches Friday, October 23
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株式会社ユニクロ will launch a Monchhichi embroidery service at RE.UNIQLO STUDIO on October 23, 2026. There will be 14 designs, some of which can be customized. The company will also release 88 new designs through UTme!, available at 95 stores nationwide and online.
株式会社eve autonomy will speak at an online conference hosted by 株式会社フツパー on November 12, 2026, discussing case studies and operational tips for its 「eve auto®」 autonomous transport service for indoor and outdoor use.
【Winter 2026–2027】Accommodation ski and snowboard tours by morning and overnight bus, Shinkansen and private car go on sale simultaneously October 22 (Thursday)
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ビッグホリデー株式会社 will launch its accommodation ski and snowboard tours for the 2026–2027 season simultaneously on October 22, 2026. Along with a wide lineup of morning and overnight buses, Shinkansen and private-car options, the company will publish special pages featuring new tours to the Shiobara area, hot spring inns, solo trips and stays at inns selected by the company.
Union Tech earns Great Place To Work® “Great Place to Work” certification for 2 consecutive years
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Union Tech has earned “Great Place to Work” certification from Great Place To Work® Institute Japan for 2 consecutive years. In a September 2026 employee survey, scores for trust, pride and camaraderie all exceeded the previous year's results, with “pride in work” rising by 7 points. Revenue is projected to reach 8.6 billion yen, up approximately 19% from the previous fiscal year, as the company advances talent development and strengthens its organizational foundation under its medium-term growth strategy, 「UT101」.
Facts
Certified for 2 consecutive years
Up 7 points from the previous year
97 respondents
65% of the previous year's figure
Rose by 4 points to 69%
85% of respondents gave a positive response
Up approximately 19% from the previous fiscal year
Revenue of 8.6 billion yen this fiscal year
Companies mentioned：ユニオンテック株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、GPTW
Gal model Ito Momo, popular from romance reality shows, unveils new fall lingerie from Rosem, radiating melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and sparkle
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fast step株式会社 announced that it will release 「Eternal Flower」, new lingerie from 「Rosem」, the lingerie brand produced by Ito Momo, on October 22, 2026.
『Crowd Agent（クラウドエージェント）』 wins “Leader” in the Recruitment Database category at 「ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall」
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『Crowd Agent（クラウドエージェント）』, provided by 株式会社Grooves, has won the top honor, “Leader,” in the Recruitment Database category at 「ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall」. The service has been adopted by approximately 2,800 recruitment agencies to date and lists approximately 10,000 verified job openings.
Precision parts manufacturer 三和ニードル・ベアリング, founded 80 years ago, replaces its core system, which had been in operation for more than 30 years, and adopts “SAP® Cloud ERP”
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Precision parts manufacturer 三和ニードル・ベアリング, founded 80 years ago, has adopted “SAP® Cloud ERP” to replace its core system, which had been in operation for more than 30 years, and selected 株式会社システムインテグレータ as its implementation partner.
Facts
5 companies selected as candidates
Founded in 1946
Companies mentioned：株式会社システムインテグレータ、SAPジャパン株式会社、三和ニードル・ベアリング株式会社、SAP SE
Launch of “JAPAN AI 3.0,” a major update designed to embed AI across company operations
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JAPAN AI株式会社 has launched “JAPAN AI 3.0,” a major update to its enterprise AI platform “JAPAN AI.” New features include “STUDIO App,” which delivers created AI tools to the entire company as apps, and “JAI Auto,” which automatically selects each company’s top-tier model. Pricing plans have also been revamped.
Entertainment matching service “pato” launches “pato Gift Card,” a gift that can be handed over in person [Collect it at participating stores and use it on the spot]
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株式会社キネカ, operator of the entertainment matching service “pato,” has turned points previously available only in the app into physical cards and launched the “pato Gift Card,” which can be handed over in person. From October 19, 2026, the cards will be specially stocked at approximately 100 pato partner stores, where recipients can convert them into coupons and use them on the spot for パトコール or コパト.
Facts
Types: 5,000P・10,000P・30,000P・50,000P・100,000P
1P = 1.2 yen
8-digit serial code
Approximately 100 pato partner stores
Rolling out from October 19, 2026 (Monday)
Expiration date: 6 months from completion of coupon redemption
Dating app “with” introduces identity verification using the My Number Card’s Public Personal Authentication Service (JPKI)
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株式会社with has launched identity verification using the My Number Card’s Public Personal Authentication Service (JPKI) on its dating app “with.” In addition to submitting an official photo ID, users can now receive instant screening by scanning the card’s IC chip with a smartphone, improving safety and convenience.
Facts
More than 25 million members in total
More than 300 million matches in total
Password for the digital signature certificate (6–16 alphanumeric characters)
My Number (12-digit personal identification number)
Launch of “AI System Development Security Consulting”
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株式会社ProVision has launched “AI System Development Security Consulting” for companies that develop and operate systems incorporating AI. Drawing on its QA expertise, it supports security measures for systems using LLMs, RAG and other technologies, starting from the requirements definition and design stages.
岩国市, JFEエンジニアリング株式会社 and アーバンエナジー株式会社 have concluded a “Partnership Agreement on Local Production and Consumption of Energy to Realize Iwakuni City’s Zero-Carbon City,” with the aim of expanding the supply of electricity generated at waste incineration facilities and other initiatives.
Great location, a 3-minute walk from JR琴似駅 West Exit! LAVA札幌琴似店 to reopen with expanded facilities on Nov. 1 (Sunday)! Adding machine Pilates studio “Rintosull” to create a combined studio offering both hot yoga and machine Pilates
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株式会社LAVA International announced that LAVA札幌琴似店 will reopen with expanded facilities on November 1, 2026, adding the machine Pilates studio “Rintosull” to create a combined studio.
Facts
Hot yoga studios at more than 700 locations nationwide
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
3-minute walk from JR琴似駅
More than 260 locations* nationwide
Special price of 1,980 yen (tax included)
5,000 yen worth of LAVA points as a gift
More than 3 million people* in total have tried it
LAVAイオンモール与野店 to reopen with expanded facilities on Nov. 1 (Sunday)! Adding machine Pilates studio “Rintosull” to create a combined studio offering both hot yoga and machine Pilates
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株式会社LAVA International will expand and renovate LAVAイオンモール与野店 on November 1, 2026, adding the machine Pilates studio “Rintosull” and beginning operations as a combined studio.
Facts
Hot yoga studios at more than 700 locations nationwide
Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
Operating more than 260 locations nationwide※
Special price of 1,980 yen (tax included)
5,000 yen worth of LAVA points as a gift
More than 3 million people* in total have tried it
＆タクシーグループ, the largest taxi group in Oita Prefecture, adopts 電脳交通’s dispatch system “DS”
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4 companies in ＆タクシーグループ, the largest taxi group in Oita Prefecture, have adopted 株式会社電脳交通’s cloud-based dispatch system “DS” to improve the efficiency of joint dispatching and strengthen their operating structure.
HESTA大倉 partners with DeepDip株式会社 to promote the Japan launch of “Focha,” the world’s first photo gacha
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株式会社HESTA大倉 has entered into a business partnership with DeepDip株式会社 to jointly promote the adoption and expansion of the experiential entertainment service “Focha” in the Japanese market.
株式会社Elith Director and CAIO 下垣内 to speak at SGSジャパン special seminar at “AI World AIセキュリティ・ガバナンス EXPO 2026 秋 東京”
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株式会社Elith announced that its Director and CAIO, 下垣内隆太, will speak at a special seminar hosted by SGSジャパン at “AI World AIセキュリティ・ガバナンス EXPO 2026 秋 東京,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026. Elith obtained ISO/IEC 42001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification in August, and the seminar will share expertise on balancing AI use with governance.
3 models of サラヤ株式会社’s commercial liquid freezing equipment, “Rapid Freezer” (SF-20, SF-10 and SF-5), have received certification under the “Freezing Equipment Performance Certification Program” of the Food Freezing Technology Promotion Organization (FFTech).
Awards program revised and new prizes established: Athletes who achieve a complete sweep of the GRANDE5 races from the 2nd achievement onward, and athletes who complete all 8SG races (PERFECT8), will each receive prize money of 100 million yen and an award shield
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 announced a revision to its awards program, under which athletes who achieve a complete sweep of the GRANDE5 races from the 2nd achievement onward and athletes who complete all 8SG races (PERFECT8) will receive prize money of 100 million yen and an award shield.
Persol Business Process Design launches "Microsoft Copilot Studio AI Agent Contract Development Service," leveraging operational design expertise cultivated through BPO
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Persol Business Process Design has launched the "Microsoft Copilot Studio AI Agent Contract Development Service," leveraging operational design expertise cultivated through BPO.
Facts
Over 20 years
More than 1,600 companies
Cutting 1–1.5 hours of work
Improving operational efficiency by approximately 15%
ServiceNow Japan releases Japanese version of report on the state of agentic AI security
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ServiceNow Japan has released the Japanese version of a global report on agentic AI security, conducted jointly with Phronesis Partners. The findings show that organizational governance has failed to keep pace with the spread of AI agents, with a significant gap between self-assessments and reality.
Four kinds of Christmas sweets, afternoon tea, evening high tea and more. A heartwarming festive season to brighten the sparkling winter! "Christmas Collection 2026"
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"Christmas Collection 2026" will be held at Lounge South Court at 小田急ホテルセンチュリーサザンタワー from Nov. 1 to Dec. 25, 2026, offering four kinds of Christmas sweets, afternoon tea and evening high tea.
Self-photo booth "Photomatic" opens for a limited time at "銀座三越 ハロウィン 2026"! New frame features the "Lion Statue" in a Halloween costume
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"Photomatic," operated by 株式会社フォトクリエイト, part of the キタムラ・ホールディングス Group, will install a limited-time self-photo booth at "銀座三越 ハロウィン 2026," held at 銀座三越 from Oct. 24 to 31, 2026. Visitors can take photos with a frame showing the Lion Statue in a Halloween costume.
HRBrain launches API integration with "GLOBIS 学び放題"
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株式会社HRBrain has launched API integration with 株式会社グロービス's subscription-based video learning service "GLOBIS 学び放題," enabling seamless import of course histories to support employee development and optimal job placement.
[Saga City] Discover life 8,000 years ago! Symposium held to mark 10th anniversary of Higashina Site
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Saga City held a symposium on Oct. 17 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Higashina Site's designation as a national historic site. A new facility is scheduled to open in fall 2028, and a Jomon Book Fair is underway at JR佐賀駅.
Cheese confectionery specialty shop "チーズガーデン" to open its first Shizuoka Prefecture location: "チーズガーデン 遠鉄百貨店" opens Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
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Cheese confectionery specialty shop "チーズガーデン," operated by 株式会社庫や of the コロワイドグループ, will open its first location in Shizuoka Prefecture at 遠鉄百貨店 on Nov. 20, 2026.
Original佐賀市は、令和8年11月にSAGAアリーナで開催されるMrs. GREEN APPLE、Mr.Children、羽生結弦の超大型公演に合わせて、街なかへの誘客を目指す「おもてなし企画」を展開する。過去の実績では人流が約40％増加しており、今回の公演でもシティドレッシングや駐車場無料デー、スタンプラリーなどの施策を実施する予定。
Facts
Approximately 40%
1.41 times
Companies mentioned：佐賀市役所、佐賀市、SAGAアリーナ、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Mr.Children、Perfume
How a long-established manufacturer with more than 70 years in business began developing sales channels: Turning dormant in-house connections into business inquiries
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will host a webinar highlighting how 久野金属工業株式会社 used Sansan and Bizibl to make its in-house business card information and network visible as sales assets, enabling new sales channel development with a limited sales team.
Facts
A long-established manufacturer with more than 70 years in business
From Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, through Friday, Nov. 13
With a limited team of 3 salespeople
Established a system that generates about 80% of new business inquiries
[Flying Tiger] From Christmas through the rest of winter. New “Animal Snow Alpine Series” lets you enjoy Nordic winter landscapes in “multi-way” style
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen (operated by Zebra Japan株式会社) is running a Christmas campaign from October to December and announced 21 new products in the “Animal Snow Alpine Series,” designed around Nordic winter landscapes, on October 16, 2026.
Knowledge management SaaS “NotePM” wins “Leader” in 4 categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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NotePM, a knowledge management SaaS provided by Project Mode, a subsidiary of トヨクモ株式会社, won Leader in 4 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall. It has won in the Collaboration Tools and Manual Creation Tools categories for 25 consecutive terms.
Intention to enter campaigns is highest, at 69.0%, for the offer “1,000 yen for 1,000 winners” (according to Excrie)
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社エクスクリエ, the offer “1,000 yen for 1,000 winners” ranked highest for campaign entry intention, at 69.0%. Cash and cashback were the most popular prizes, while surveys and quizzes were the most popular entry methods.
Facts
Among 3,000 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
Original直近1年以内にキャンペーンや懸賞に応募した人は52.5%
“Answering a survey or quiz” ranked highest, at 73.6%
“Cash and cashback” ranked highest, at 75.3%
“1,000 yen for 1,000 winners” ranked highest, at 69.0%
Teradata expands sovereign AI for on-premises and fully isolated environments
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Teradata announced new deployment models for government agencies and enterprises to strengthen sovereignty and control over data, AI, and infrastructure. These include expanded capabilities for “Teradata Factory with AI Studio” for on-premises environments, planned to become available in Q1 2027, and “Teradata Sovereign Cloud” for air-gapped Google Distributed Cloud environments, now entering private preview.
Teradata announces new features to strengthen data protection and resilience for enterprise AI
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Teradata announced new features to strengthen data protection and resilience for enterprise AI. It offers an integrated approach that includes Poly-Anonymization® through collaboration with Anonomatic社, enhanced ABAC through collaboration with Immuta社, post-quantum cryptography, and immutable backup protection.
[Co-hosted by HYBRID THEORY × UMU] Turn sales training into practical skills! An in-depth look at how learning science informs different approaches to training design
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ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社 and 株式会社HYBRID THEORY will hold an online seminar on October 23, 2026, to improve the effectiveness of sales training.
Providing biodiversity assessment technology for a project to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies in Indonesia
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Osaka Gas has signed an agreement with Offset8 and SAWA to provide biodiversity assessment technology for a project to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies in Indonesia.
Facts
Reduced by approximately 30%
500,000 hectares of farmland
Annual reduction of up to 3 million tons of carbon emissions
Companies mentioned：大阪ガス株式会社、Offset8 Holding Limited、SAWA EcoSolutions Pte Ltd、Himpunan Kerukunan Tani Indonesia
菅公賞 to be presented in the calligraphy division of “あきた総文2026,” supporting high school students’ calligraphy efforts for 14 years since 2013. Five high school students to receive embroidered certificates, with citations stitched in gold and silver thread onto uniform fabric instead of paper
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菅公学生服株式会社 presented original embroidered certificates to 5 high school students who received the 菅公賞 in the calligraphy division of the 50th National High School Cultural Festival (あきた総文2026). The citations were embroidered in gold and silver thread onto uniform fabric. The special award has continued for 14 years since 2013.
大阪芸術大学 to compete in the 44th All-Japan University Women’s Ekiden Championships for the 13th time, and 2nd consecutive year! Send-off ceremony held ahead of the race on Sunday, October 25
Bringing together cutting-edge physics and cosmetic science: L’Oréal announces innovative functional materials research using next-generation synchrotron facility “NanoTerasu,” successfully visualizing a self-healing nanogel network that autonomously changes its structure
HR information content “Thinking Time vol.6” released
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OriginalThinkings株式会社は、採用管理システム「sonar ATS by HRMOS」を提供する同社が、採用担当者と経営者のためのHR情報コンテンツ「Thinking Time vol.6（2026年10月号）」を公開した。本号では、27卒・28卒の学生300名を対象としたアンケート調査や内定者へのインタビューを通じ、就活における生成AIの利用実態と選考設計について解説している。
“HEAT MASTER” renews brand ambassador contract with Masato, continuing his appointment in 2026! Proposing a new winter riding style that beats the cold
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HEAT MASTER, the wearable heated gear brand operated by LIDEF, the functional apparel brand of 株式会社リベルタ, has renewed its brand ambassador contract with Masato, a former K-1 world champion, and will continue to feature him in 2026.
Facts
Born March 10, 1979
Made his professional kickboxing debut in 1997
Became world champion in 2003 and 2008
Career record: 63 bouts, 55 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws
Retired at age 30 on New Year’s Eve 2009, to the disappointment of fans
More than 680,000 subscribers
Named Ikumen of the Year in 2022
Centered on the 12V series
Heats up approximately 10 seconds after switching on (※1)
マウザー to exhibit at “electronica 2026,” one of the world’s leading electronics trade fairs, in Munich
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Mouser Electronics will exhibit at “electronica 2026,” held in Munich, Germany, from November 10 to 13, 2026. Activities will include a humanoid robot demonstration by the RoboTUM project at ミュンヘン工科大学, a quiz and prize drawings.
Facts
Original2026年11月10日（火）から13日（金）まで
More than 1,200 manufacturer brands
More than 6.8 million products
Operations in 28 locations worldwide
Exceeding 1.5 million square feet
Spanning 223 countries and regions
More than 650,000 customers
Companies mentioned：Mouser Electronics、マウザー・エレクトロニクス、マウザー、TTI、ミュンヘン工科大学、NVIDIA、Arduino、Microchip、Molex、Nexperia、Nordic、NXP、Silicon Laboratories、Texas Instruments、Würth Elektronik
Supporting XR use in healthcare and academia: AR glasses provided for an emergency medical DX initiative presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Emergency Medicine
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XREAL provided AR glasses for a next-generation emergency medical DX initiative co-hosted by TXP Medical株式会社 and 藤沢市消防局 at a luncheon seminar during the 12th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Emergency Medicine, held on October 4, 2026.
AVILEN begins accepting applications for its “E Qualification Course for Everyone” as a course eligible for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefits program
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株式会社AVILEN began accepting applications on October 15, 2026, after its “E Qualification Course for Everyone” was designated as a course eligible for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefits program.
Facts
Applications opened on October 15, 2026
Designated as a course eligible for the program effective October 1, 2026
A total of 2,777 people have passed the exam
50% upon course completion
Annual limit: ¥400,000
Up to 70%
Annual limit: ¥560,000
Up to 80%
Annual limit: ¥640,000
An increase of at least 5% from before starting the course
Course start date: November 1, 2026 onward
Serving approximately 1,000 companies, primarily listed companies (as of the end of September 2026)
New Fall/Winter 2026 items from “Yoki,” whose Spring/Summer UV-cut parkas have sold more than 70,000 units, go on sale in mid-October
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Following the success of its UV-cut parkas, which sold more than 70,000 units in Spring/Summer, クロスプラス株式会社’s brand “Yoki” will begin selling new Fall/Winter 2026 items in mid-October.
Fluffy dough and juicy, savory pork filling! “Imuraya Special Pork Buns” launch in selected areas from Monday, November 2
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井村屋株式会社 will launch its new chilled product, “Imuraya Special Pork Buns,” offering a taste like that of a specialty shop, in selected areas at mass retailers and supermarkets in Hokuriku, Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, and Chugoku and Shikoku from November 2, 2026.
[Tokyo] 眼鏡市場 opens a new store at CELEO Kokubunji on Friday, October 23. Opening events will also offer original merchandise and coupons
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株式会社メガネトップ will open a new “眼鏡市場 CELEO Kokubunji” store at CELEO Kokubunji in Kokubunji, Tokyo, on October 23, 2026. Opening celebrations will include giveaways of original merchandise and coupons, a JRE POINT bonus campaign, and the “いっしょ割” offer.
Start with 1 issue: BODY PALETTE launches a corporate trial plan that lets companies focus on 1 topic, such as back pain or sleep, and try it for 3 months
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched the “BODY PALETTE Trial Plan” for companies considering health management initiatives, allowing them to focus on 1 topic, such as back pain or sleep, and try the program for 3 months.
iDA holds “Luxury Brand Study Group” with Bunka Gakuen
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iDA and 文化服装学院 collaborated to hold a luxury brand study group. Akane Soeda of ワールド・モード・ホールディングス spoke about the industry’s characteristics and career opportunities.
Facts
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
For about 20 years
8 domestic operating companies
Approximately 1,800 employee transfers and other cases annually
Space Market launches “Year-End Mega Campaign 2026,” offering savings on usage fees with identity verification
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株式会社スペースマーケット will launch the “Year-End Mega Campaign 2026” starting Oct. 22, 2026. It will offer app-exclusive coupons worth up to 5,000 yen off and points for bookings made after identity verification (equivalent to 5% of the service fee), catering to year-end and New Year occasions such as year-end parties and Christmas parties.
HENNGE and The Nishinippon Shimbun announce results of information security survey in 7 Kyushu prefectures
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HENNGE株式会社 and The Nishinippon Shimbun have announced the results of a survey on corporate information security across 7 Kyushu prefectures. Conducted in August 2026, the survey highlighted challenges including cyberattack damage, uncertainty over whom to consult, and a shortage of personnel.
Facts
Valid responses: 300
Reached a total of 25.0%
27.7% also responded, “I don’t know” whether they had been attacked
37.7% said they had “no designated” point of contact for consultation
22.0% of companies have “a dedicated security staff member”
26.3% have “a staff member with security as a secondary responsibility”
The combined total of “no staff member in charge” and “don’t know” was 37.0%
6.7% said they thought it was “sufficient”
Even combined, they accounted for just 55.0%
21.3% of companies continue to use PPAP
40.7% of companies “don’t know” whether they have taken measures
62.7% said they had “no means” or “didn’t know whether any were available”
[Event Report] “Hatsune Miku: Night Sky Program 2026” draws approximately 7,100 visitors over 3 days; achieves the world’s first simultaneous operation of XREAL devices at an outdoor music and fireworks event and the largest-ever launch of a VRChat collaboration item
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“Hatsune Miku: Night Sky Program 2026,” organized by 株式会社Gugenka, was held in Niigata over 3 days and drew approximately 7,100 visitors. The outdoor simultaneous operation of XREAL AR glasses set a world first, while the VRChat collaboration item achieved its largest-ever launch.
Works Applications and DevRev sign basic agreement for strategic collaboration to build an AI knowledge platform; connecting business knowledge beyond the boundaries of ERP
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株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ and DevRev, Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strategic collaboration to build an AI knowledge platform. The two companies aim to integrate data accumulated in WAP’s ERP “HUE” with information dispersed across companies, and build a platform using knowledge graphs and AI agent technology.
Facts
Founded in 1996 as a Japan-origin ERP package vendor
Asubiew launches “DOG FIELD IBARAKI” promotion for dog owners on Saturday, Oct. 24, as a commissioned project from 茨城県!
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アソビュー株式会社 will launch the “DOG FIELD IBARAKI” promotion on Oct. 24 as a commissioned project from 茨城県, in collaboration with モーニン株式会社 and ペッツオーライ株式会社. The initiative will offer coupons worth up to 3,000 yen off and hold a stamp rally, aiming to promote pet tourism.
Facts
Up to ¥3,000 off
More than 23 million members
More than 400,000 members
Eligible locations: 20 pet-friendly facilities and spots in 茨城県
More than 2,900 executives attended last year. Top TCG consultants share practical methods for group growth strategies at “Management Strategy Seminar 2027,” to be held in 10 cities nationwide
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング will hold “Management Strategy Seminar 2027” in 10 cities nationwide in November 2026, focusing on group growth strategies. More than 2,900 people attended last year.
Facts
Management Strategy Seminar 2027
Participation fee: 58,300 yen (per person, tax included)
An original text of approximately 370 pages, co-authored by our consultants
Has supported more than 22,100 companies since its founding
Let “resolve” shine in your eyes! “JINS × JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” launches Oct. 29 (Thu.)
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株式会社ジンズ will launch collaborative eyewear with the anime “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” starting Oct. 29, 2026. The lineup features 8 models in 8 varieties highlighting 8 generations of protagonists, priced at 14,900 yen (tax included).
株式会社ディスクユニオン announced that it has introduced an additional responsive logo optimized for devices such as smartphones, while maintaining オーディオユニオン’s brand identity.
The “50-employee wall” in year-end tax adjustments: Overtime increases at more than 60% of companies with 50 or more employees
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According to a survey on year-end tax adjustment work conducted by 弥生株式会社, overtime has increased at more than 60% of companies with 50 or more employees, with dual management caused by partial digitalization contributing to the workload.
Facts
901 people responsible for payroll and year-end tax adjustments
27.2% of companies experienced a breakdown between process stages
An average of approximately 9 people fail to submit their documents
The share reporting an increase in overtime reached 60.5%
77.7% of companies managing everything centrally on the same system
Also found that they experienced a reduction of 40% or more in work hours
Dell Technologies publishes case study on adoption of “Dell Pro Precision with GB10” in TDC Software’s private AI appliance “Nenoa”
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Dell Technologies has published a case study on the adoption of “Dell Pro Precision with GB10” as the hardware platform for “Nenoa,” a private AI appliance launched by TDC Software in April 2026.
Facts
April 2026
1962
Original1,200億パラメータクラス
August 2025
128GB
A scale of 50 people
Oct. 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、TDCソフト株式会社、OpenAI、NVIDIA、Dell Inc.
The “Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026” will be held at 麻布台ヒルズ, operated by 森ビル株式会社, from Nov. 21 through Dec. 25, with 4 retail stores and 15 food and beverage outlets.
Facts
All 19 stores
Nov. 21 (Sat)–Dec. 25 (Fri)
4 retail stores
15 food and beverage outlets
5 stores making their debut
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社、麻布台ヒルズ、ケーテ・ウォルファルト、POPMOTTO、Frites Bruges、DEMMERS TEEHAUS、Dining 33、Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -、Käthe Wohlfahrt、Dolce＆Gabbana、Fiasconaro、BALLON、Balcony by 6th、edén、GOOD GOOD MEAT、HOCUS POCUS、Harry Holiday Market、Pizza Panuozzo di AZABUDAI、BREZEL KING、German Christmas Drink Stand、CAFÉ & BAR B、FREUDE by BMW
An event celebrating the release of volume 7 of the Chara Comics series My Beautiful Man will be held at the Azabudai Hills gallery space! Revealed here for the first time: 38 original handwritten illustration drafts by 北野仁 will be on display!
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To celebrate the release of volume 7 of the Chara Comics series My Beautiful Man, the “POP UP BOX: My Beautiful Man—Kiyohito Hirai Photo Exhibition” will be held at the Azabudai Hills gallery space from Nov. 21 to 29, 2026. 38 original handwritten illustration drafts by 北野仁 and collaboration merchandise with サントリー株式会社 will be exhibited and sold.
From the “Everyone’s Series,” designed around what customers want: launching “Everyone’s Coat,” a highly cost-effective outerwear item that also addresses rising prices
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青山商事株式会社 will launch “Everyone’s Coat,” highly cost-effective outerwear designed to address rising prices, starting Oct. 22. Available for men and women, it is priced at ¥14,190 including tax.
[Webinar on Nov. 5] Panasonic Digital to speak on making sure large-scale systems don’t end with “implementation”
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テックタッチ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 5, 2026, featuring パナソニック デジタル株式会社. The seminar will introduce a case study on using the digital adoption platform “TechTouch” to implement and drive adoption of the SaaS-based PLM system “Teamcenter X.”
Making Tennoz a startup hub: 寺田倉庫 launches workplace business “Creation Hub TENNOZ”
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寺田倉庫株式会社 has launched the workplace business “Creation Hub TENNOZ” to support startup growth and establish a business innovation hub in Tennoz. The initiative is part of the “Isle of Creation TENNOZ” project and will provide a comfortable, low-cost work environment by opening shared offices and partnering with nearby facilities.
西日本新聞社 releases 2026 information security survey findings for Kyushu
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西日本新聞社 and HENNGE株式会社 surveyed 300 companies in Kyushu in August 2026 on the state of information security. While the use of SaaS and generative AI is growing, about 1 in 4 companies have experienced a cyberattack, and the survey highlighted that many companies are unable to assess the status of their security measures.
株式会社ジェイアール東海高島屋 will hold the “16th Great Tohoku Fair” at Nagoya Takashimaya. A total of 61 vendors will offer livestock products, seafood, fruit, dairy products and more from the 6 prefectures of Tohoku, along with limited-edition gourmet foods and goods from businesses in Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita and Aomori.
ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ, TGM and Gate Tower will begin their Christmas decorations on Nov. 11. They will sell pendant jewelry, dog apparel, AI pets, Christmas cakes and gourmet foods including Matsusaka beef and lobster, bringing festive flair to a “weekday Christmas.”
Facts
From Wednesday, Nov. 11
Original1日に約100点販売
About 2 times the average for January–November 2025
[Nagoya Takashimaya] A diverse lineup of brands making their Tokai-area debut and new concepts: renovated Japanese and Western confectionery floor and opening product announcement
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On Oct. 30, ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ will renovate its Japanese and Western confectionery floor on the first basement level, opening Tokai-area debut locations for <鎌倉紅谷> and <バターのいとこ>, a new concept from a local confectioner, and the tiramisu specialist <シーキューブ>.
[Nagoya Takashimaya] A bread hub featuring 6 brands and about 400 varieties opens in full, steps from the Sakuradori Exit ticket gates at JR Nagoya Station
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ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ has fully opened a bread hub next to the Sakuradori Exit ticket gates at JR Nagoya Station, offering a total of 6 brands and about 400 varieties of products.
Facts
A total of 6 brands
About 400 varieties
3,520 yen
Limited to 30 sets
3,300 yen
Limited to 50 sets
994 yen
648 yen
3,240 yen
Limited to 100 sets
508 yen
281 yen
¥486
1,296 yen
432 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ジェイアール東海高島屋、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、ザ シティ ベーカリー、THE CITY BAKERY、ポール、ル・シュプレーム、ブール アンジュ、メゾンカイザー、ポンパドウル
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Special offers for affordable gift-giving and expanded selection of “imperfect gourmet” products amid rising prices and shipping costs: “2026 Takashimaya Winter Gifts”
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ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ is holding “2026 Takashimaya Winter Gifts” amid rising prices and shipping costs. Starting Nov. 5, it will open a gift center for individual year-end gifts and offer flat-rate shipping for “Rose Gifts” along with promotions to earn more points. It will also expand its selection of local specialties and sweets in the “Aisanmi Catalog” and offer a wider range of products for home use, including “imperfect gourmet” items.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 5
Dec. 21 (Mon.), 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
A total of 47 days
About 22,000 yen
About 2,600 items
Nov. 28 (Sat.) and Nov. 29 (Sun.)
A total of 48 vehicles
9 more vehicles than last time
Nov. 9 (Mon.)–Dec. 6 (Sun.)
28 days in total
Nov. 11 (Wed.)–Dec. 8 (Tue.)
A total of 237 items
Of these, 24 are products for home use)
About 980 items can be shipped nationwide for a flat rate
About 200 “anomalies” will appear at ナンジャタウン over the event period: Real-life anomaly-hunting game “The Theme Park of Lies” opens Oct. 30, 2026
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“The Theme Park of Lies,” a real-life anomaly-hunting game, will be held starting Oct. 30, 2026, at NAMJATOWN, an indoor theme park operated by 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス. Developed by マニアな合同会社, the game features about 200 anomalies hidden around the park, which participants explore using an “Anomaly Notebook.”
Integrated IT operations management solution “AssetView” wins “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for the 8th consecutive year
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株式会社ハンモック’s integrated IT operations management solution “AssetView” won Leader awards in 3 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社, marking its 8th consecutive year receiving the award.
Business card management and sales support tool “Hot Profile” wins “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for the 7th consecutive year
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The business card management and sales support tool “Hot Profile,” provided by 株式会社ハンモック, won awards in multiple categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.”
TVer launches payment feature “TVer ID Payment”; partners with FOD for its 1st offering to make the journey from discovering content to accessing it smoother
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株式会社TVer and 株式会社フジテレビジョン will launch “TVer ID Payment,” a payment feature using TVer ID, on Oct. 22, 2026. For its 1st offering, it will partner with the video streaming service FOD to improve user convenience.
Facts
Launching Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Monthly fee: 1,320 yen (tax included)
More than 100,000 titles
More than 200 magazines
More than 700,000 e-books
Enjoy for 1,200 yen (tax included)
Catch-up streaming of approximately 1,000 programs at any given time
Plugin linking AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” with “kintone” now available
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LINE WORKS株式会社 launched a plugin on Oct. 22 that links its AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform “kintone.” Developed by 株式会社ジョイゾー, the plugin can automatically register document data, such as invoices and receipts, in kintone.
[Bowers & Wilkins] Bowers & Wilkins × Stereo Sound 60th-anniversary Super Audio CD / CD set for release
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British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and Japanese audio magazine Stereo Sound are jointly producing a limited-edition Super Audio CD/CD, “The Reference – Bowers & Wilkins × Stereo Sound 60th Anniversary,” to mark their 60th anniversaries.
Facts
60th anniversary of the company’s founding
Limited to 2,000 copies
From Oct. 23 (Fri.) to Oct. 25 (Sun.), 2026
Founded in 1966
The 801, introduced in 1979
Companies mentioned：Bowers & Wilkins、株式会社ディーアンドエムホールディングス、株式会社ステレオサウンド、Sony Music Studios Tokyo - Mastering 1、ユニバーサルミュージック、HARMAN、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
[Bowers & Wilkins price revision] Notice of Nautilus price revision
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Bowers & Wilkins announced that, due to rising raw material and logistics costs and exchange rate fluctuations, it will revise the list price of its floorstanding speaker “Nautilus” from the current 15.4 million yen to a new price of 33 million yen, effective Nov. 5, 2026.
New e-learning course, “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Demand Generation (Promotion),” now available | Overseas promotion cannot succeed through a literal translation of “Japanese quality” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched “Demand Generation (Promotion),” part of its new “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Marketing” course series on its online training service, “INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning.”
Facts
15 courses in total
280 courses in total
8,000 experts with extensive hands-on experience in overseas markets
Support for overseas business at more than 1,000 companies
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
Smartplus Credit registered as an individual credit purchase intermediary
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株式会社スマートプラスクレジット, a subsidiary of 株式会社Finatextホールディングス, has completed registration as an individual credit purchase intermediary under the Installment Sales Act. This will enable the Finatext Group to accelerate its expansion into shopping credit, including by enhancing the functions of its “Crest” platform, supporting new market entrants, and helping existing operators with digital transformation.
Facts
Securities code: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market 4419
'Once Human' launches its largest-ever free major update, 'Forbidden Isles,' today, October 22!
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NetEase Games and Starry Studio launched 'Forbidden Isles,' the largest free major update in the history of the survival game 'Once Human,' on October 22, 2026. In addition to exploring new seas, a shipbuilding system and server-wide cooperative events, the update features participation in 'Green Game Jam 2027,' supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, and a Halloween event.
Facts
Starting today, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Five sea areas will be introduced
A scenario lasting approximately 21 days
Form a team of up to 4 players
When purification progress reaches 100%
The 8th edition will be held in 2027
Companies mentioned：NetEase Interactive Entertainment Pte. Ltd、NetEase Games、Starry Studio、NetEase, Inc.、Warner Bros.、Mojang AB、Microsoft、国連環境計画（UNEP）、Playing for the Planet
【三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと・ラゾーナ川崎プラザ】Exciting Dinosaur Race Dino Grand Prix
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三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold the interactive digital attraction 'Exciting Dinosaur Race Dino Grand Prix' at 20 LaLaport locations nationwide and ラゾーナ川崎プラザ, on a rolling basis from November 2026 through March 2027.
The season for 夢庵's warming menu is here! — Kagoshima-grown black pork shabu-shabu, motsu hot pot and baked sweet potato desserts
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The Japanese restaurant 夢庵, operated by 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス, will offer new menu items for a limited time starting October 22, 2026, including Kagoshima-grown black pork shabu-shabu and dipping-sauce udon, beef offal hot pot, shrimp tempura nabeyaki udon, and 5 varieties of baked sweet potato desserts.
An event where you can touch a squeeze toy and experience firmness, 'オルビス・ハリ・スクイーズ,' will be held for a limited 3 days starting Friday, November 6, at the underground plaza of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya!
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オルビス株式会社 will hold the 'オルビス・ハリ・スクイーズ' event at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya for a limited 3 days, from November 6 to 8, 2026, offering visitors the chance to experience 'オルビスユー ドット エッセンスローション' and receive special benefits.
モロゾフ株式会社 will launch 'Bonfig,' a limited-time Kobe souvenir made with figs from Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, starting November 1 to mark the 7th anniversary of the Kobe Main Store's grand opening. Other products, including a 7th-anniversary limited-edition cheesecake and chocolate assortment, will also be available.
Facts
The 7th anniversary of the Kobe Main Store's grand opening, coming in November 2026
On sale exclusively at the Kobe Main Store starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
'Tokyo Okashi Land' is coming to the underground shopping district at Nagoya Station, too!? A limited-time 'Baby Star Shop' opens at Gate Walk's 'Tokyo Okashi Land Satellite' on Friday, October 30, 2026!!
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株式会社おやつカンパニー will open a limited-time 'Baby Star Shop' in Gate Walk, the underground shopping district at Nagoya Station, starting October 30, 2026.