AI News 180m Report

2026-10-22 09:00–12:00 JST

1013 received, 1013 listed, 13 sources ・ Page 9 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 907 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 106 items from 9 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（885）

Original大阪南港の倉庫・運送会社 永井商運が、1日5,000円から使える短期保管「ソックラ」と長期保管「ぱなし倉庫」を開始

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永井商運株式会社 has launched 「ソックラ」, a short-term storage service, and 「ぱなし倉庫」, a long-term storage service, using its own warehouse in Osaka Nanko.

Facts

  • 永井商運株式会社, founded in 1951
  • Total gross floor area of 31,624㎡
  • Owns 81 vehicles
  • 1,999 yen per tsubo per month

Companies mentioned：永井商運株式会社

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Securiy（セキュリー）, which prevents attacks using generative AI, to exhibit at DX総合EXPO 2026秋. Visitors who book a booth visit will receive an Amazon gift card worth 1,500 yen.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tempura technologies株式会社 will exhibit Securiy（セキュリー）, a solution to counter generative AI attacks, at the AIセキュリティガバナンスEXPO within DX総合EXPO 2026 秋 東京, to be held at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026. The booth will feature attack verification demos and free URL checks, and visitors who make an advance reservation will receive an Amazon gift card worth 1,500 yen.

Facts

  • Amazon gift card worth 1,500 yen
  • November 4 (Wednesday)–6 (Friday), 2026
  • Booth No. A12-09

Companies mentioned：Tempura technologies株式会社、Bizcrew EXPO 実行委員会、エバーリッジ株式会社、Amazon

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【Kyoto Shichijo】Artisan TEPPAN RESTAURANT, a teppanyaki restaurant offering an array of small dishes, begins reservations for a Christmas special full-course meal featuring Omi beef and caviar, available for seven days only!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Artisan TEPPAN RESTAURANT, a teppanyaki restaurant in Kyoto's Shichijo district operated by 株式会社beagle, will serve a 15-course Christmas special full-course meal featuring Omi beef and caviar for seven days only, from December 21 to 27, 2026.

Facts

  • Limited to 7 days
  • 15 courses
  • 15,000 yen plan
  • 18,000 yen plan
  • 10% service charge

Companies mentioned：株式会社beagle、Artisan TEPPAN RESTAURANT、TableCheck、食べログ、Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜、hakubi、蘇芳、鶫、鶉、波残、蓮雀、浮耀、Amber Trip、boost

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The world’s largest machine Pilates studio, 『クラブピラティス』, is NEW opening in Nishi-Funabashi on Saturday, October 24, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Wellness X Asia announced that CLUB PILATES 西船橋, a machine Pilates studio operated by a franchisee, will hold its grand opening on October 24, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 24, 2026
  • More than 1,000 locations worldwide
  • Capacity of up to 12 people
  • 3 minutes on foot

Companies mentioned：株式会社Wellness X Asia、CLUB PILATES、Cyclebar、M&A BANK、M&A BANK Salon

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How has PPIH’s shift management evolved over 10 years? The 「シフコン」 system supporting more than 100,000 IDs and the 「登録制メイト」 program that puts staff to work across stores

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

PPIH has used the 「R-Shift」 shift management system, commonly known as 「シフコン」, for about 10 years. It has evolved from a simple shift-making tool into a foundation for data-driven staffing and store operations. It is now used across 1,240 locations by more than 100,000 IDs, and the 「登録制メイト制度」 also enables staff to be shared between stores. Going forward, the company aims to make deviations visible at the planning stage and expand the system to all stores.

Facts

  • For about 10 years
  • More than 100,000 IDs
  • Used at 1,240 locations
  • A network with 24 locations registered nationwide
  • More than 70%
  • Register duties account for about 60% of requested work.
  • About 300 of the approximately 700 stores covered

Companies mentioned：株式会社パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス、PPIH、オーエムネットワーク株式会社、ドン・キホーテ

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【Asakusa shop opens today】Imagawayaki shop 「月のうさぎ」 to hold its grand opening on Asakusa Shin-Nakamise Street on Thursday, October 22, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社MARU will open the imagawayaki specialty shop 「月のうさぎ」 on Asakusa Shin-Nakamise Street on October 22, 2026. The shop will use authentic red bean paste made by a long-established bean paste maker, with chunky red bean paste and custard as its main offerings.

Facts

  • ¥230 (before tax)
  • 1000 yen (excluding tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社MARU、月のうさぎ

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Promo Tool surpasses cumulative sales of 9,000 original sachets, offering end-to-end sachet OEM services from fragrance blending to production

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Cumulative sales of original sachets by プロモツール株式会社 have surpassed 9,000. The company offers end-to-end OEM services from fragrance blending to production, and adoption is spreading among hotels and tourist facilities.

Facts

  • Cumulative sales of 9,000 units
  • 3 types of sachets
  • Approximately 1,000 types of fragrances

Companies mentioned：プロモツール株式会社、IFRA、RIFM、JAL、多摩美術大学

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Original【就活生必見】25卒店長がトップ営業へ！いーふらん社内表彰式で「リピーター」と「アポ」の獲得術をMVPへインタビュー【新卒社員インタビュー】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社いーふらんは、自社所有の豪華クルーザーを用いてリテール営業本部の社内表彰式を開催し、8月度の月間MVPである25卒A店長やCS顧客満足賞受賞者のKI店長のインタビューを公開した。

Facts

  • Preparing a total of 1 million yen in prize money each month
  • Selected from approximately 1,000 sales staff
  • Boasts a record of a maximum starting salary of 1.54 million yen
  • In its 26 new-graduate recruitment, 28 people are set to become store managers upon joining the company, among other initiatives.

Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、おたからや、E-swing -PREMIUM-、E-CRUISE

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Launches 「プラマト」, a website compiling new crane game prizes

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トレカプロ株式会社, which operates services in the trading card sector, launched 「プラマト」, a website compiling new crane game prizes, on October 16, 2026.

Facts

  • 768 items announced by 5 prize makers
  • Oct. 16, 2026
  • 551 of them are prizes debuting in October 2026 alone
  • Original1日あたり約18件
  • Featuring 173 works
  • Capital: 9.9 million yen

Companies mentioned：トレカプロ株式会社、バンダイスピリッツ、バンプレスト、セガ、タイトー、パレード、フリュー

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DreamArts and KDDI to co-host 「デジタルの民主化DAY -Special-」 on November 12, with THK and Hitachi, Ltd. among the speakers — an event showcasing DX initiatives at major companies and practical insights on frontline-led DX and AI use

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ドリーム・アーツ and KDDI will co-host 「デジタルの民主化DAY -Special-」 on November 12, 2026. Speakers from THK株式会社 and 株式会社日立製作所, among others, will share examples of frontline-led DX and AI use.

Facts

  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • More than 30,000 people cumulatively
  • Survey satisfaction exceeds 99%
  • Limited to 50 in-person attendees
  • Capacity: 1,050 people
  • 【Online attendance】1,000 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリーム・アーツ、KDDI株式会社、THK株式会社、株式会社日立製作所、三菱 UFJ 銀行、ツルハホールディングス、筑波大学、マイクロソフト

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Seeking new partner teams: uniform provision and activity partnerships

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Conext Markting is seeking new partner teams as it expands partnerships with student and adult sports teams, offering support such as uniforms, facility use, and activity grants.

Facts

  • 3 outsourced courts
  • 1 company-operated court
  • More than 20 partner courts
  • Regular price of sublimation uniforms: 18,000 yen
  • Uniforms worth 200,000 yen provided annually
  • Uniforms provided (worth 150,000 yen)
  • Uniforms provided (worth 100,000 yen)
  • Annual activity support grant of 300,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社Conext Markting、コネクトマーケティング

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A comic that has brought comfort to people around the world! The latest volume of the comic series Special Days, which has sold more than 400,000 copies, is themed around “books.” Also featuring exclusive, original purchase bonuses at participating bookstores!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The latest volume in the comic series Special Days, titled Books That Bind Time, went on sale on October 22, 2026, bringing the series’ cumulative circulation to more than 400,000 copies. The article also introduces exclusive bookstore bonuses and recommendation comments.

Facts

  • 6 languages
  • 9 stories
  • List price: 1,298 yen
  • 116 pages
  • Release date: Oct. 22, 2026
  • Approximately 400 bookstores nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社実業之日本社、KADOKAWA、楽天ブックス、honto、三省堂書店池袋本店、啓文社岡山本店、NET21ブックスページワンIY赤羽店、マルサン書店サントムーン店、大垣書店マルヤマクラス店、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE AVIX豊岡、平和書店石部店、紀伊國屋書店小樽店、ジュンク堂書店名古屋店、宮脇書店南本店、未来屋書店、ブックファースト、TSUTAYA、谷島屋、くまざわ書店、有隣堂

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Europe’s mobility leaders build safe vehicles and robotaxi fleets on NVIDIA Hyperion

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

At GTC Berlin, NVIDIA announced that European mobility companies including Bolt, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Einride and Volvo Cars are adopting the NVIDIA Hyperion platform to develop Level 3 and 4 autonomous vehicles and robotaxi fleets. The company also unveiled new technologies including the Halos SAFE framework, Alpamayo 2 Edge and Cosmos 3 Nano.

Facts

  • Oct. 21, 2026
  • Original少なくとも 2 万 5,000 台
  • 2027
  • Up to 90% reduction
  • Up to 85% shorter

Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Lucid、Bolt、Mercedes-Benz、Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles、Einride、Volvo Cars、TIER IV、ミュンヘン工科大学、Aptiv、Valeo、Schaeffler、dSPACE、IVEX、TÜV Rheinland、JLR、51Sim、aiMotive、AVL、Deepen AI、Foretellix、Synopsys、Uber、Porsche、Voxel51、Volkswagen Group、Microsoft Azure

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NVIDIA announces DSX POD AI factories to accelerate infrastructure deployment in Europe

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NVIDIA announced DSX POD, a reference design developed with partner companies to build and validate a complete AI factory inside a modular container. The design cuts infrastructure deployment time from 6 months to as few as 14 days, with availability worldwide scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Facts

  • Cutting deployment time from 6 months
  • to as few as 14 days
  • Early 2027
  • Oct. 21, 2026

Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Bull、Dell Technologies、HPE、Lenovo、Schneider Electric、Vertiv、Anduril、Armada、Crusoe、DayOne、Delta、Eaton、Foxconn (Ingrasys)、GIGABYTE、Pegatron、Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT)、Wistron、Arm

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NVIDIA announces OpenShell reference architecture for secure AI agents

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

On October 21, 2026, NVIDIA announced the OpenShell reference architecture, which enables the secure building, isolation, monitoring and control of AI agents on enterprise infrastructure and edge systems. The architecture is built on the NVIDIA OpenShell secure runtime, Vera Rubin infrastructure, Vera CPUs and BlueField-4 DPUs with Sentry integration, and runs on major operating systems including Canonical and Microsoft Windows. Numerous companies, including Anthropic, AWS, Microsoft and ServiceNow, are using OpenShell to strengthen security and deploy agents.

Facts

  • Increases throughput per megawatt by 30 times
  • 2 times the performance of x86 processors
  • Improves agent processing capacity by up to 20%

Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Canonical、Red Hat、Microsoft、Anthropic、AWS、Cisco、CrowdStrike、Dassault Systèmes、Dell Technologies、Google Cloud、HPE、IBM、Meta、OpenAI、Palo Alto Networks、Perplexity、SAP、ServiceNow、Siemens、SpaceX Super Intelligence、SUSE、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Cohere、Reflection、1Password、Check Point、F5、Fortinet、Okta、TrendAI、Zscaler、BBVA、Santander、Cadence、Synopsys、Lenovo、Supermicro、CoreWeave、Crusoe、Firebird、Firmus、GMI Cloud、IREN、Lambda、Nebius、Nscale、Oracle Cloud Infrastructure、Vultr、Baseten、Deepinfra、Fireworks、Together AI

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FamilyMart teams up with BEYBLADE X to contribute to local communities! First-ever BEYBLADE X event at convenience stores! Providing children with a place to play and a place to belong through FamilyMart Children’s Cafeterias

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ファミリーマート and Takara Tomy have teamed up to hold the first-ever BEYBLADE X event at convenience stores, at 3 locations in Tokyo. In addition to work experience and meals at children’s cafeterias, the initiative aims to foster community interaction by installing stadiums.

Facts

  • Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
  • A total of 3 locations in Tokyo
  • Approximately 6,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
  • Price] 700 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社タカラトミー

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Japanese edition of MLB-licensed comic All Baseball Comics launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

U.S.-based Zero Zero Enterprises has released the Japanese edition of the MLB-licensed comic All Baseball Comics. The first installment features 3 titles about the Dodgers, Yankees and Cubs, with Japanese artist Masataka Minoura illustrating the Dodgers edition.

Facts

  • 3 titles
  • Babe Ruth’s 1934 visit to Japan
  • For more than 90 years
  • A long-held dream 108 years in the making
  • Realized in 2016

Companies mentioned：Zero Zero Enterprises、メジャーリーグベースボール、MLB、ウォルト・ディズニー・イマジニアリング、LISA、ゴリラズ、BoyWithUke、YUNGBLUD、ANA、グレイトフル・デッド、エルヴィス・プレスリー・エンタープライズ、マシン・ガン・ケリー

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Helping every business understand “Why aren’t they buying?” just before purchase. Launching OKAERI Form Analytics, a free tool that shows which fields on an input form are causing users to drop off

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株式会社OTEGAMI launched OKAERI Form Analytics on October 22, 2026, a free service that lets users check the completion rate, drop-off rate and time spent entering information for each field on a website form.

Facts

  • Oct. 22, 2026
  • Approximately 2.85 times sales
  • Data on the Free plan is stored for 30 days
  • Established: February 3, 2020

Companies mentioned：株式会社OTEGAMI、e-365株式会社

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6 countries, including Japan, Myanmar and Nepal, take part! Noto Reconstruction Charity Futsal Tournament to be held

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Jiririta株式会社 held the 1st Noto Reconstruction Charity Futsal Tournament on October 18, 2026, to support Noto’s recovery and promote multicultural coexistence. 16 teams from 6 countries, including Japan, took part.

Facts

  • Oct. 18, 2026
  • 16 teams took part

Companies mentioned：Jiririta株式会社、学校法人清永学園、金沢福祉専門学校

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Launching a search fund support service. Supporting clients from deal introductions through negotiations and due diligence, and partnering with Beyondge as one team to support post-acquisition management

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Beyondge M&Aパートナーズ株式会社 is launching a search fund support service in collaboration with its parent company, Beyondge株式会社. Against a backdrop of a rising share of companies without successors, the group will provide integrated support for M&A execution—from deal introductions through negotiations and due diligence—as well as hands-on support for post-acquisition management.

Facts

  • The share of companies without successors is 50.1%
  • Although it has declined for 7 consecutive years
  • Through investments in and management involvement at 9 companies, Beyondge
  • In October 2026, the Beyondge Group
  • OriginalBeyondge株式会社の100%子会社です
  • Established March 2018
  • Established in August 2022
  • The company changed its name from 株式会社リライトキャピタル on October 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：Beyondge M&Aパートナーズ株式会社、Beyondge株式会社、帝国データバンク、株式会社プレイバッカーズ、株式会社リライトキャピタル

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Stopping early departures among new hires through ongoing support and data. Training aimed at a 70% retention rate, with government subsidies covering about half the cost

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Original株式会社Talkleは、現役アナウンサーの指導と音声解析を組み合わせた「新入社員研修プログラム2027」の受付を開始した。新入社員の話し方を7項目でスコア化し、半年間の伴走により定着率70%を目指す。本プログラムは厚生労働省の人材開発支援助成金の活用を想定しており、中小企業の場合、研修費の約半分が助成される見込みである。

Facts

  • 70% retention rate
  • The national average of 66.2%
  • 33.8%
  • 7 categories
  • 45%
  • 800 yen
  • 30%
  • 400 yen
  • 150,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社Talkle、厚生労働省

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BGM Girls™ Project opens applications for corporate collaborators to jointly create “a new way to use background music with lyrics you can listen to passively”

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BGM Girls™ Project, operated by 株式会社ミカエルライト, has been seeking corporate partners since October 2026 to create original songs and characters together.

Facts

  • From Oct. 2026
  • YouTube channel subscribers exceed approximately 60,000
  • Original1曲、数十万円から

Companies mentioned：株式会社ミカエルライト、BGM Girls™ Project、TuneCore

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15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, a game born from an encounter with a dog, Horgihugh, launches today, Oct. 22, on Nintendo Switch!!

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株式会社ピクセル released the revamped shooting game Horgihugh on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 22, 2026, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The game follows its 2018 PC and iOS release and 2021 Switch release.

Facts

  • 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake
  • Today, Oct. 22, 2026 (Thursday)
  • The game was first created for PC and iOS in 2018
  • It was released in 2021 as Horgihugh with Friends for Nintendo Switch
  • In 2026, the year 株式会社ピクセル marks its 10th anniversary
  • Standard edition: 3,850 yen
  • Limited special edition: 6,050 yen
  • Digital version: 2,200 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ピクセル、Nintendo Switch、任天堂

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Zero Industries, aiming to build power infrastructure in space, raises US$3 million (approximately 470 million yen) in Japan's largest-ever pre-seed round

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Zero Industries, a company aiming to build power infrastructure in space, has completed a US$3 million (approximately 470 million yen) pre-seed funding round just 6 months after its founding. This is the largest such round in Japan's history. As its first step, the company will offer Helios, a power transmission service for satellites, and aims to expand to space data centers and lunar bases by supplying power via laser. Investors include 前澤ファンド, UntroD Capital Japan, NOW and Midtown.

Facts

  • US$3 million
  • Approximately ¥470 million
  • 6 months
  • 2035
  • 2150

Companies mentioned：Zero Industries, PBC、Zero Industries Japan株式会社、株式会社The Bedrock Space Group、前澤ファンド、UntroD Capital Japan、NOW、Midtown、三菱重工業、JAXA、スカパーJSAT、Space Compass、光産業創成大学院大学、GPI

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ALVAREZ & MARSAL launches business restructuring division on the first anniversary of its operations in Japan

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Alvarez & Marsal marked its 1st anniversary in Japan by launching a business restructuring division and appointing Christopher Mack as managing director and head of the division.

Facts

  • About 30 years
  • At least 5 years
  • 1983

Companies mentioned：Alvarez & Marsal、A&M、EY、メリディアン・オートモーティブ・システムズ、LIXIL

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Animal Spirits Fund II reaches approximately 5.6 billion yen at second closing; 中小機構 and others participate, with investments in 4 companies within 5 months of launch

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The Animal Spirits 26 Investment Limited Partnership, a Fund II managed by アニマルスピリッツ合同会社, held its second closing on Sept. 29, 2026, bringing total committed capital to approximately 5.6 billion yen. It has invested a cumulative approximately 700 million yen in 4 companies within 5 months of its launch, with 中小機構 and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank among its limited partners.

Facts

  • Approximately 5.6 billion yen
  • Cumulative total of approximately 700 million yen
  • 4 companies
  • 15%
  • Approximately 6.3 billion yen
  • 27 companies
  • Original60〜80億円

Companies mentioned：アニマルスピリッツ合同会社、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、中小機構、三井住友信託銀行株式会社、西武信用金庫、株式会社山梨中央銀行、株式会社山口銀行、株式会社クロスセクター、ニコン、株式会社ElevationSpace、株式会社cosmobloom、株式会社Kikuvi、ネイキッドテクノロジー、ミクシィ社、シニフィアン、THE FUND、SmartHR、タイミー、アストロスケール、株式会社バトンズ、ミチビク株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、有限責任監査法人トーマツ、ノースウェスタン大学ケロッグ経営大学院、スタンフォード大学

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横須賀バイリンガルスクールYBS: A time for dialogue in which staff from more than 13 countries connect beyond nationality and culture as individuals

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横須賀バイリンガルスクールYBS holds events such as birthday lunches and training sessions as team-building activities for its multinational staff from more than 13 countries. Against the backdrop of a record-high number of foreign workers, according to 厚生労働省, it is fostering a workplace where people understand one another's differences.

Facts

  • More than 2.57 million people
  • An increase of 268,450 people year on year
  • Up 11.7%
  • Multinational staff from more than 13 countries

Companies mentioned：横須賀バイリンガルスクール、YBS、厚生労働省、株式会社LaLaLand Education、ケンブリッジ国際認定校、LaLaLandグループ、株式会社LaLaLand、アトリエGift

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【水協東京貿易支援センター】Special class held at 辻調理師専門学校! Renowned chef Jung Ho-young teaches a lesson on Korean seafood

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水協東京貿易支援センター held a special class on Oct. 17, 2026, at 辻調理師専門学校 in Osaka, led by instructor Jung Ho-young. The event included cooking demonstrations using K-FISH brand ingredients.

Facts

  • Oct. 17, 2026
  • 2 dishes

Companies mentioned：水協東京貿易支援センター、辻調理師専門学校、K-FISH

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Forest building at Nago City 21st Century Forest Park's Akemio Terrace grand opens

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YAMBARU GATEWAY PARK, a joint venture led by 株式会社ゆがふホールディングス, announced that the Forest building at Akemio Terrace, a complex in Nago City 21st Century Forest Park, will grand open in December 2026. With this, the entire area will be fully operational, serving as a new gateway to tourism in Yanbaru.

Facts

  • Dec. 2026
  • Up to 9 stores
  • Approximately 14 types of herbs
  • January 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社ゆがふホールディングス、YAMBARU GATEWAY PARK、日本工営都市空間株式会社、清水建設株式会社、株式会社シーサー、株式会社前田産業ホテルズ、株式会社興設計、株式会社屋部土建、株式会社ゆがふファシリティ、ジークPMC株式会社、ローズガーデン、A&W、POKE BOO DINER、ルーラーズタコライス、scape general store、YUM GELATO、Italian Kitchen VANSAN

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【First in Japan】A quantitative analysis, based on 100,000 measured data points, of how many questions, AI systems and repetitions are needed to measure AI search performance. White paper “What Does ‘Accuracy’ Mean in AI Search Optimization (AIO/LLMO)?” released free of charge (Fairtech)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

フェアテック株式会社 has released a free white paper quantifying the amount of data needed to measure the effectiveness of AI search optimization, using 100,000 measured data points.

Facts

  • 102,510 AI responses
  • 30 brands
  • 642 prompts
  • 5 generative AI models
  • 90% confidence interval
  • Accuracy within ±5 percentage points
  • Matched in 86–91% of cases
  • Rose by 3–5 percentage points
  • 94% also did so in the next 4 rounds

Companies mentioned：フェアテック株式会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、Google AI Overviews、Google

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【Tochigi Prefecture, 真岡市】Connect naturally through sweets and crafts ♡ Recruiting participants for the Nov. 22 “Dating Party”!

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Original栃木県真岡市で2026年11月22日、井頭温泉チャットパレスにて20〜39歳独身男女対象の「恋活Party」が開催される。ジュエルソープ作りとスイーツビュッフェを主な内容とし、FM栃木の永井塁さんが進行を務める。

Facts

  • Nov. 22, 2026
  • For people aged 20 to 39
  • Original男女各10名程度
  • Men: 3,000 yen
  • Women: 2,000 yen
  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026

Companies mentioned：真岡市、井頭温泉チャットパレス、FM栃木

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Originalテレビ東京系の乳幼児番組「シナぷしゅ」デザインのAtsude超厚手おしりふき、10月20日発売

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Original株式会社ETPIのベビー用品ブランド「AIRFRIC」は、テレビ東京系番組「シナぷしゅ」とのコラボレーション商品である超厚手おしりふき「Atude 超厚手おしりふき シナぷしゅデザイン」を10月20日に発売した。

Facts

  • Approximately 1.6 times thicker
  • 20 pieces
  • Stickers in 6 different designs
  • Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ...698 yen (before tax)
  • Surpassed 890,000 subscribers
  • Cumulative attendance topped 300,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社ETPI、AIRFRIC、テレビ東京、テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送、ネットもテレ東、U-NEXT、TVer、アニメタイムズ、YouTube

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Expanding the possibilities of architectural design through origami engineering. 株式会社OUTSENSE delivers a large three-dimensional metal wall made of aluminum composite panels to 大田区産業プラザPiO!

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株式会社OUTSENSE delivered a large three-dimensional metal wall made of aluminum composite panels, using its proprietary “origami engineering” technology SORIORI, for renovation work on the 1st-floor atrium at 大田区産業プラザPiO.

Facts

  • Approximately 16.7 m wide
  • Up to approximately 3.2 m high
  • 48 panels in total

Companies mentioned：株式会社OUTSENSE、大田区産業プラザPiO

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Original孤独孤立から抜け出すヒント・最期まで自分らしく生きること・介護が必要になっても在宅で・子どもの成長が見える保育 等自分事として福祉を感じる１日 -認定NPO法人じゃんけんぽん実践発表会-（発表順決定）

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認定NPO法人じゃんけんぽん will hold its “Reiwa ８ Fiscal Year Jankenpon Practical Presentations” in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 24, 2026. It will present 14 case studies in areas including nursing care, disability services and childcare, and hold a special discussion with 株式会社権兵衛.

Facts

  • Nov. 24, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Now in its 5th year
  • All 14 case studies

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人じゃんけんぽん、認定NPO法人じゃんけんぽん、株式会社 権兵衛

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Exhibiting at “60th FISMA TOKYO”

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東レACS株式会社 will exhibit at “60th FISMA TOKYO,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 12 to 13, and showcase products and services including CREACOMPO®Ⅱ and XIFORM®.

Facts

  • 60th FISMA TOKYO
  • Original11月12日(木)～13日(金)
  • 2 days

Companies mentioned：東レACS株式会社、Toray Advanced Computer Solution, Inc.

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Free distribution of a flowchart to help victims recover money from malicious boat-racing tip sites and boat-racing scams

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司法書士法人ライトストーン法務事務所 has distributed a free flowchart outlining how to seek refunds from boat-racing tip-site scams.

Facts

  • Hit rate of 80% or higher
  • 피해 amounts have grown from hundreds of thousands of yen to several million yen
  • 피해 amount: 2.15 million yen
  • A case in which 850,000 yen was recovered
  • Out of 910,000 yen
  • Out of 510,000 yen
  • A case in which 240,000 yen was recovered
  • Resolved refund negotiations in more than 2,000 fraud cases

Companies mentioned：司法書士法人ライトストーン法務事務所、LINE、Instagram、X、note

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[Nishiazabu 蓮] Reservations open for the “Christmas Special Course,” an exceptional Christmas feast combining French and Chinese techniques, available for 2 days only on Dec. 24 and 25

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The innovative Chinese restaurant 蓮, operated by NA Group株式会社, has begun accepting reservations for its Christmas Special Course (35,000 yen), available for 2 days only on Dec. 24 and 25, 2026.

Facts

  • Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2026, and Thursday, Dec. 25
  • 35,000 yen
  • More than 11 dishes in total
  • 15 seats in total
  • Dinner: 18:00– / 19:00–
  • 10% service charge not included

Companies mentioned：NA Group株式会社、蓮、yum、CLASSICAL PASTA、Ebisu Nobe General Store、Bun Ajikoya Nobe Store、株式会社CLASSICAL、帝国ホテル、restaurantT3、series、TableCheck

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Marking the “6 months” in the latter half of the fiscal year, Tonari Pilates launches a “6-month continuation plan” and “lump-sum payment” option in October

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株式会社エフェクトプロ’s トナリピラティス八尾店 will launch a “6-month continuation plan” offering 10% off monthly fees for a 6-month commitment, and a “6-month lump-sum payment” option with 20% off, starting Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts

  • 10% off monthly fees
  • Will be 20% off
  • Based on a 6-month commitment
  • Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社エフェクトプロ、トナリピラティス八尾店、厚生労働省、公益財団法人長寿科学振興財団

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SWALLOW’s “MOPERO” designated small-motorized vehicle to appear in ヒカルチャンネル’s special project “27-Hour Live Stream -The Legend, Again-”

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SWALLOW株式会社 will take part in the special project “27-Hour Live Stream -The Legend, Again-,” airing on YouTube’s ヒカルチャンネル from Oct. 23 to 24, 2026, and introduce and sell its “MOPERO” series of designated small-motorized vehicles (MOPERO 4U and MOPERO mini cargo 2).

Facts

  • 27-hour live stream
  • Oct. 23, 2026
  • Saturday, the 24th
  • No driver’s license is required for anyone aged 16 or older
  • Top speed: 20 km/h or less
  • Pedestrian mode (6 km/h or less
  • The revised Road Traffic Act, effective July 1, 2023
  • Top speed: 19.5 km/h
  • 19.6 km/h
  • Up to 60 km
  • Up to 50 km
  • Vehicle weight: 28 kg
  • 26.4 kg
  • Maximum load: 125 kg
  • 150 kg

Companies mentioned：SWALLOW株式会社、ヒカルチャンネル

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EdgeCortix expands collaboration with Unigen, extending into AI modules and server computing with the RAIDEN platform

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EdgeCortix and Unigen signed an MoU to expand their collaboration in AI modules and server computing using the RAIDEN platform.

Facts

  • Announced in April 2026
  • At a power consumption of 10 W
  • Delivers AI performance of 60 TOPS
  • Exceeding 20 billion parameters
  • 32 GB of LPDDR4 memory
  • Can accommodate up to 24 units
  • More than 55 times that of SAKURA-II
  • AI computing performance of at least 3,300 TFLOPS
  • Up to 256 GB of installed memory
  • Memory bandwidth of 548 GB/s
  • Inter-die bandwidth of up to 1.54 TB/s
  • Launching in early 2027
  • Mass production is planned for the second half of 2027

Companies mentioned：EdgeCortix、Unigen Corporation、Unigen

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[Event Report] 19 companies and 30 student organizations gather! Japan’s largest ethical festival, “Ethical Expo 2026 OSAKA,” wraps up!

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“Ethical Expo 2026 OSAKA,” organized by 一般社団法人ETHICAL EXPO JAPAN, was held in Osaka, with 19 companies and 30 student organizations taking part. Komeza Project won the Best Ethical Award in the audience vote.

Facts

  • 19 companies
  • 30 student organizations
  • More than 1,000 cheer cards
  • Original1票につき3円

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ETHICAL EXPO JAPAN、Komeza Project、マンマーレ

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ACHEMA 2027 Information Session [ACHEMA Roadshow] Announcement

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An information session [ACHEMA Roadshow] for ACHEMA 2027, to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2027, will take place in Shinjuku on Nov. 5, 2026. Representatives from 経済産業省 and Dechema Ausstellungs GmbH will speak, outlining the event and available support measures for prospective exhibitors.

Facts

  • AHEMA 2027
  • Date: Nov. 5, 2026
  • Participation fee: Free

Companies mentioned：サン・テンコンサルティング合同会社、Dechema Ausstellungs GmbH、近畿日本ツーリスト株式会社、経済産業省、ドイツ貿易・投資振興機関(Germany Trade & Invest:GTAI)

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A gentle warmth like a hot stone. “Nature In Magnesium Heat Balm” launches

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株式会社Leep has launched “Nature In Magnesium Heat Balm,” a body balm formulated with magnesium and warming ingredients under its supplement and cosmetics brand “Nature In.”

Facts

  • 80 g: 2,990 yen (tax included)
  • 30 g: 1,990 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Leep、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、TikTok Shop、Qoo10

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Original言語聴覚士・保育士・絵本作家が届けることばを育むオンラインイベント「ことばすくすくライブ♪」が「2026年度ドコモ市民活動団体助成事業」に採択されました

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The online event “Kotoba Sukusuku Live♪” by 一般社団法人ことばサポートネット has been selected for the 2026 ドコモ Community Activity Group Grant Program.

Facts

  • A total of 5 videos
  • Jan. 6, 2027 (scheduled)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ことばサポートネット、ドコモ、NPO法人絵本屋だっこ、NHK

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CyberomiX sponsors the “85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association” as a TOP TIER sponsor for the second consecutive year

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株式会社CyberomiX sponsored the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association, held at the Kyoto International Conference Center from Sept. 24 to 26, 2026, as a TOP TIER sponsor for the second consecutive year.

Facts

  • The 85th edition
  • 2026
  • 24th
  • 26th
  • 40㎡
  • 5m
  • 8 m

Companies mentioned：株式会社CyberomiX、CyberomiX

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Launch of a search fund support service, providing end-to-end assistance from deal sourcing through post-acquisition growth

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Beyondge株式会社, in collaboration with its group company Beyondge M&Aパートナーズ株式会社, is launching a search fund support service. Against a backdrop of a rising rate of businesses without successors, it will provide end-to-end support, from finding acquisition targets to post-acquisition management and exit.

Facts

  • The share of companies without successors is 50.1%
  • has declined for 7 consecutive years
  • Through investments in and management participation at 9 companies
  • The group in October 2026
  • is a 100% subsidiary of the company
  • On Oct. 1, 2026
  • Established in August 2022
  • Established March 2018

Companies mentioned：Beyondge株式会社、Beyondge M&Aパートナーズ株式会社、帝国データバンク、株式会社プレイバッカーズ、株式会社リライトキャピタル

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Mapple to exhibit at Cybozu Days Japan 2026

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株式会社マップル will exhibit at Cybozu Days Japan 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, and will demonstrate new features of MAPPLE Map Plugin for kintone.

Facts

  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange code 9475
  • As little as 3 minutes
  • 30-day free trial

Companies mentioned：株式会社昭文社ホールディングス、株式会社マップル、サイボウズ株式会社

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Originalオートデスクのプラチナパートナー・応用技術、InfoWorks ICM による内水氾濫解析結果の電子納品データ作成サービスを開始

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Autodesk Platinum Partner 応用技術 has launched a service that converts and checks inland flood analysis results from Autodesk InfoWorks ICM as electronic delivery data (CSV) compliant with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines.

Facts

  • June 2026
  • Version 5.1
  • Approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide
  • 1982

Companies mentioned：オートデスク株式会社、応用技術株式会社、Autodesk、応用技術

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【マペペ】【New release on October 22】Instantly absorbs water from wet hair to shorten blow-drying time! Introducing the new Mitten Wrap Towel, designed to be used with your hands slipped into pockets at both ends.

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株式会社シャンティ will launch the Mitten Wrap Towel, a hair-drying towel with mitten-style pockets, under its hair goods brand マペペ on October 22, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 22, 2026
  • ¥1,650 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社シャンティ、マペペ

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【RIMOWA】Global game creator Hideo Kojima featured in the latest episode of short documentary series

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In the latest episode of its short documentary series, RIMOWA features game creator Hideo Kojima, showing his creative process during a stay in Los Angeles to record performance capture for his new game OD - Knock, as well as a custom suitcase designed for him.

Facts

  • For more than 40 years
  • Since its founding in 1898
  • aluminum in 1937
  • polycarbonate in 2000
  • in January 2017
  • all those purchased on or after July 25, 2022
  • established in December 2015
  • November 2019
  • June 2025
  • released the PC version the following March
  • Original全世界累計プレイヤー数は 2700 万人を突破し
  • to be presented with Xbox Game Studios in 2023
  • announced in 2024
  • 2020
  • by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2022
  • scheduled for exclusive streaming in 2027

Companies mentioned：RIMOWA、RIMOWA JAPAN Co., LTD、LVMHグループ、株式会社コジマプロダクション、PlayStation、Xbox Game Studios、A24、ディズニープラス

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Announcement of the new Viltrox AIR series product, Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 AIR L Mount

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映像嵐株式会社 will release the AF 50mm F2.0 AIR L, a standard prime lens for full-frame L-mount cameras from Viltrox, on October 22, 2026. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is ¥44,000 (tax included).

Facts

  • ¥44,000
  • Oct. 22, 2026
  • 50mm
  • F2.0
  • Approximately 205g

Companies mentioned：映像嵐株式会社、Viltrox、ビルトロックス、Marsace、Amazon、E&Iクリエイション様

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Original【チャンピオン決定】第7回ジャパン・サステナブルシーフード・アワード、鹿児島・指宿の山川町漁業協同組合とASEANの政府間組織SEAFDEC/TDがチャンピオンに

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Original第7回ジャパン・サステナブルシーフード・アワード（JSSA 2026）の授賞式で、国内部門チャンピオンに鹿児島県指宿市の山川町漁業協同組合、アジア部門チャンピオンにASEAN政府間組織SEAFDEC/TDが選出された。

Facts

  • 7th
  • 89 eelgrass mats
  • 445 square meters in total
  • approximately 1,500 square meters
  • 1.4 t-CO₂
  • RFVR has 5,370 vessels
  • 28 key data items
  • more than 800 fisheries officers

Companies mentioned：株式会社シーフードレガシー、山川町漁業協同組合、SEAFDEC/TD、一般社団法人バーチュデザイン、株式会社サワヤ・スタジオリライト、ASC（水産養殖管理協議会）ジャパン、一般社団法人 MSC（海洋管理協議会）ジャパン、一般社団法人セイラーズフォーザシー日本支局、公益財団法人世界自然保護基金ジャパン、東京大学大気海洋研究所、笹川平和財団海洋政策研究所、日本生活協同組合連合会、日本信託基金

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Supporting career education from the 1st year of school to help secure the future agricultural workforce

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株式会社アグリメディア held an employment and farming support seminar and individual career consultations for approximately 60 1st-year students at 群馬県立農林大学校, supporting early recruitment and career development for agricultural workers.

Facts

  • July 15, 2026
  • approximately 60 1st-year students
  • 213,542 cumulative registered users
  • more than 8,100 client business locations to date
  • more than 1,000 people per month
  • Established: April 2011
  • Capital: ¥832.77 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社アグリメディア、あぐりナビ、群馬県立農林大学校、農林水産省、シェア畑、農地まもる君

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Sasai Shuzo, which brews sacred sake for Mount Fuji, is holding the Sasai New Sake Festival! This is the only place in the world to enjoy freshly made sake and Japanese wine while savoring the bounty of the water and land of Fujimisaka! A special limited release of the luxury sake Dan is confirmed!

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Sasai Shuzo will hold the Sasai New Sake Festival 2026 on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, at its premises in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture. The event will feature tastings of sake and Japanese wine, food pairings from 5 leading restaurants in Yamanashi, a limited release of the luxury sake Dan, commemorative sake for the film Shumei, and sales of limited-edition sweets and promotional items.

Facts

  • A history spanning more than 360 years
  • Nov. 7, 2026 (Sat.), and Nov. 8 (Sun.)
  • A record 3,200 people visited last year
  • 21 varieties in total
  • 2% alcohol by volume
  • Tasting: ¥3,000 (tax included)
  • 10 additional tickets: ¥2,300 (tax included)
  • 5 additional tickets: ¥1,200 (tax included)
  • Student discount tasting ticket: ¥2,500

Companies mentioned：笹一酒造株式会社、FM FUJI、NIGRAT、LA MAISON ANCIENNE、鉄板焼き 中ざわ、ristorante koen、無垢 -tsugane-

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Osaka residents are supposed to love chatting, but are they shy in other languages? “I don’t want to speak unless I’m confident I can speak correctly.” Osaka natives are about 1.8 times as likely as Tokyo natives to feel this way

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A survey conducted by Duolingo, Inc. found that approximately 61.5% of respondents from Osaka said they speak little or no English, or have never spoken it, and that the proportion who said “I don’t want to speak unless I’m confident I can speak correctly” was approximately 1.8 times that of respondents from Tokyo. In response, Duolingo will hold DUOMART OSAKA at LUCUA Osaka in Umeda from Nov. 7 to 17, 2026.

Facts

  • 1,092 people
  • 42.68 million people
  • 17.6 million people
  • 28.65 million people
  • Approximately 1.8 times
  • 17.6 percentage points
  • More than 250 courses in total
  • More than 6,500 educational institutions worldwide

Companies mentioned：Duolingo, Inc.、Duolingo、日本政府観光局（JNTO）、読売新聞、東京都 産業労働局

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Grand prize of ¥500,000 and guaranteed commercialization! The AI creative platform PixAI will begin accepting entries for its one-shot AI manga contest, PixAI Manga Contest 2026, on October 22

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Metanomaly株式会社 announced that entries for the AI manga contest “PixAI Manga Contest 2026” will open on Oct. 22. The grand prize includes ¥500,000 and a guaranteed commercial release.

Facts

  • Grand prize: ¥500,000
  • Original one-shot manga of 16–48 pages
  • Prize money of 100,000 yen
  • 5 million PixAI credits
  • 2,000 Tsubaki.3 generated cards
  • More than 16 million creators worldwide

Companies mentioned：Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、Sensor Tower

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Venture fund affiliated with the Hokkaido-based global business co-creation program “Hokkaido F Village X (HFX)” completes formation, bringing in 6 operating companies as limited partners (LPs)

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Scrum Ventures LLC and スクラムスタジオ株式会社 have completed the formation of Scrum Hokkaido Fund I, LP, a venture fund affiliated with the Hokkaido-based global business co-creation program “Hokkaido F Village X (HFX).” The fund totals approximately ¥1.8 billion (US$11.5 million), with Yamato Holdings, JTB, Tokyu Land Corporation, Hokkaido Bank, Nippon Ham, and Hokkaido Gas participating as 6 limited partners (LPs).

Facts

  • 6 operating companies
  • Approximately ¥1.8 billion in total
  • US$11.5 million
  • Fund term: 10 years
  • 14 institutions in total

Companies mentioned：Scrum Ventures LLC、スクラムベンチャーズ、スクラムスタジオ株式会社、Scrum Hokkaido Fund I, LP、Apptronik、Eztia、Pontosense、Tidal Metal、GUDEA、ヤマトホールディングス株式会社、株式会社JTB、東急不動産株式会社、株式会社北海道銀行、日本ハム株式会社、北海道ガス株式会社、株式会社ファイターズ スポーツ＆エンターテイメント、STARTUP HOKKAIDO実行委員会、北海道北広島市、日本貿易振興機構、JETRO、東アジア・アセアン経済研究センター、ERIA、一般社団法人スマートシティ・インスティテュート、駐日英国大使館、北海道未来創造スタートアップ育成相互支援ネットワーク、HSFC、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

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[Nov. 10 event | Free to attend] Keynote discussion topic announced: CyberAgent CHO 曽山哲人 and Delight representative 新井 — “From 20 employees to more than 8,000: What companies look for in candidates as times change, and what remains essential”

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株式会社Delight announced that 株式会社サイバーエージェント CHO 曽山哲人 and CEO 新井崇徳 will hold a keynote discussion at the recruitment conference “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn,” taking place on Nov. 10, 2026. The discussion will focus on the fundamentals of recruitment during growth from 20 employees to more than 8,000.

Facts

  • 20 employees
  • Growing to more than 8,000
  • Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • A total of 15 sessions

Companies mentioned：株式会社Delight、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社船井総研ヒューマンキャピタルコンサルティング、株式会社TechBowl、株式会社サポーターズ、みん就株式会社、株式会社GIG HR Consulting、JAPAN AI株式会社、ポート株式会社、株式会社ジェイフィール、株式会社カケハシスカイ、株式会社あしたのチーム、株式会社識学、株式会社Beyond Cafe

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株式会社これから recognized as a “Shopify Premier Partner.”

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株式会社これから announced that it has been recognized as a “Shopify Premier Partner” in the Shopify Partner Program. It has supported more than 550 Shopify projects to date and highlights examples including HYSTERIC MINI and おやきん.

Facts

  • More than 23,000 cases of support for companies’ own e-commerce sites
  • More than 550 stores in total※2
  • 10 certified companies in Japan
  • Used in more than 175 countries worldwide
  • 2 times last year's figure
  • Improve e-commerce operations efficiency by more than 20 hours per month

Companies mentioned：株式会社これから、COREKARA、Shopify、株式会社リトルアンデルセン、HYSTERIC MINI、株式会社やおきん

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[Facilities Maintenance DX] Exhibiting the next-generation facilities maintenance cloud “M2X” at FOOD展2026

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株式会社M2X will exhibit at “FOOD展2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, with a booth showcasing its next-generation facilities maintenance cloud “M2X.”

Facts

  • Nov. 11, 2026
  • 13th
  • 10:00
  • 17:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社M2X、株式会社ロッテ、株式会社伊藤園、UCC上島珈琲株式会社、伊藤ハム米久プラント株式会社、株式会社サイゼリヤ、プライムデリカ株式会社、イオンフードサプライ株式会社、レンゴー株式会社、株式会社フジシールウエスト、パイオニア株式会社、アース製薬株式会社、ノリタケ株式会社、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ（IIJ）、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、株式会社タチエス、株式会社栗本鐵工所、エバラ食品工業株式会社、丸美屋食品工業株式会社、三幸製菓株式会社、カンロ株式会社、株式会社コメダ、シマダヤ東北株式会社、小林製薬株式会社、科研製薬株式会社、ＫＭバイオロジクス株式会社

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Last Mile and エニキャリ to hold online seminar on Oct. 28 (Wed.) at 16:00: “Is delivery route optimization alone enough? Improving logistics by connecting planning and field operations through delivery planning DX”

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株式会社エニキャリ will hold an online seminar on Oct. 28, 2026, at 16:00 to explain “delivery planning DX,” which connects planning and field operations in addition to optimizing delivery routes.

Facts

  • Oct. 28, 2026
  • 16:00
  • 16:00～16:45
  • ¥236,145,000
  • Aug. 8, 2019
  • 2040

Companies mentioned：株式会社エニキャリ、エニキャリ

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“Kogei no Yado Waraku,” a renovated traditional house in Mariko-juku on the Tokaido route, selected for the first time for the “ミシュランガイド Hotel Selection 2026” | Shizuoka City, 株式会社 創造舎

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“Kogei no Yado Waraku,” a traditional house rented as a whole in Mariko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City (株式会社創造舎), has been selected for the first time for the “ミシュランガイド Hotel Selection 2026.”

Facts

  • Hotel Selection 2026
  • More than 100 years old

Companies mentioned：株式会社創造舎、ミシュランガイド

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Notice of beer tax cut sale

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株式会社リカーマウンテン will hold a “beer tax cut sale” from Oct. 22 to 26 and run a joint campaign with アサヒビール offering a total of 3.2 million LM points.

Facts

  • 210 stores nationwide
  • Oct. 22 (Thu.)–26 (Mon.)
  • 3.2 million LM points in total
  • 390 winners

Companies mentioned：株式会社リカーマウンテン、アサヒビール

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FlexiSpot to launch “Autumn Monitor Arm Campaign” on Oct. 22, offering up to 40% off

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FlexiSpot will hold its “Autumn Monitor Arm Campaign” from Oct. 22, 2026, with 15% off the MA6 series, 20% off the MA8 series, and 40% off the F8L/F8LD/F9D.

Facts

  • Oct. 22, 2026
  • 15% OFF
  • 20% OFF
  • More than ¥8 million

Companies mentioned：Flexispot Japan株式会社、FlexiSpot、Makuake

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[Survey] Why 78.3% of people considering mole removal choose “fall and winter” | A dermatologic surgeon explains the postoperative sun protection period and how to choose among 3 treatments

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A survey by アイシークリニック, operated by 医療法人社団鉄結会, found that 78.3% of people considering mole removal choose fall and winter as their preferred time because ultraviolet radiation is lower. At least 3–6 months of sun protection is needed after treatment to avoid the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Insurance coverage is limited to cases involving suspected malignancy or disruption to daily life, with patients paying 30% of costs, or approximately ¥5,000–15,000.

Facts

  • 78.3%
  • 64.7%
  • 72.0%
  • 3–6 months
  • ¥5,000–15,000
  • 30,000 cases
  • 6mm

Companies mentioned：医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック、東京大学医学部附属病院、日本皮膚科学会

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Step into fall with the charm of the British countryside: New items from Brooks Brothers

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株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン will release new items for the fall/winter season, including jackets, shirts, and sweaters made from materials such as hopsack, tweed, corduroy, and lambswool.

Facts

  • Blazer ¥198,000 (tax included)
  • Jacket ¥97,900 (tax included)
  • CPO shirts ¥31,900 each (tax included)
  • Crew-neck sweaters ¥28,600 each (tax included)
  • Barn coat ¥143,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン、リングヂャケット、カノニコ社、英国KNOLL社

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“PeopleX AI Roleplay” launches real estate industry-specific training package

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株式会社PeopleX has launched a real estate industry-specific training package for its conversational AI roleplay service, “PeopleX AI Roleplay.” The package includes scenarios from initial contact through closing, supports compliance checks, and can be adopted at no additional cost.

Facts

  • Capital: 5,100 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社PeopleX、PeopleX

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Original【梅の花テイクアウトショップ】いい肉の日に！湯葉入りの黒毛和牛牛めし販売！

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株式会社古市庵プラス, which operates “梅の花テイクアウトショップ,” will sell beef rice with yuba made using Kagoshima Prefecture wagyu for a limited time starting Nov. 18, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 18, 2026
  • ￥1,383 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社梅の花グループ、株式会社古市庵プラス、梅の花テイクアウトショップ、梅の花の味

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[Free webinar on 2026.10.29] The value of legal affairs beyond AX: From defense to offense—designing the “next-generation legal function” | Authense法律事務所

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Authense法律事務所 will hold a free webinar on October 29, 2026, titled “What Is the Value of Legal Affairs Beyond AX?—How to Shape a Next-Generation Legal Affairs Structure, from Defense to Offense.” Attorney Daiki Kameyama will speak about challenges after AI adoption and the shift to “offensive legal affairs” through resource reallocation.

Facts

  • 12:00~12:40
  • A team of 329 in total
  • The group has a total workforce of 411.
  • 105 attorneys
  • Since its founding in 2005

Companies mentioned：Authense法律事務所、デジタル庁、弁護士ドットコム株式会社、東京証券取引所

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The AIプラストーク dialogue skills training and interview support tool, which uses generative AI, has added a “Scenario Creation Support Feature” that automatically generates content.

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株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング has added a “Scenario Creation Support Feature” to its dialogue skills training tool AIプラストーク. The feature automatically generates role-play content based on chat prompts or specified internal documents.

Facts

  • Securities code: 4071
  • Since its founding in 2006
  • It can be completed in as little as about 1 minute.

Companies mentioned：株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング

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ウィークエンド マックスマーラ to hold a special pop-up at “FUDGE Weekend 2026”

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ウィークエンド マックスマーラ will hold a special pop-up at “FUDGE Weekend 2026,” taking place in Meguro, Tokyo, on October 24 and 25, 2026. The pop-up will center on the fall/winter campaign theme “A Weekend in Ireland” and feature a collection exhibition and knitwear workshops. No products will be sold.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • In 1983
  • Approximately 250 stores

Companies mentioned：ウィークエンド マックスマーラ、株式会社マックスマーラ ジャパン

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[Okinawa Prefecture × AlphaDrive] Local business leaders explain “the real reason companies gather in Okinawa.” “Okinawa Prefecture Business Environment Briefing and Networking Event” to be held in Osaka on November 16

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株式会社アルファドライブ, commissioned by Okinawa Prefecture, will hold the “Okinawa Prefecture Business Environment Briefing and Networking Event” in Osaka on November 16, 2026, as part of the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Okinawa Prefecture Investment Environment Promotion Project.” Aimed at business leaders in the Kansai region, the seminar will share first-hand information from companies that have expanded into Okinawa, as well as available support programs, with the goal of attracting businesses and investment.

Facts

  • Capacity: 50 people
  • Has operated in more than 30 prefectures
  • More than 26,000 new business support projects
  • Implementing regional industry promotion projects in 26 prefectures across Japan
  • Capital: ¥30 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、株式会社ロート・F・沖縄、ロート製薬、株式会社ヴィッツ沖縄、株式会社ヴィッツ、株式会社リザーブマート、琉球アルファドライブ、アルファドライブ地域経済研究所

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[AlphaDrive] “How Regional Companies Can Use AI to Boost Their Earning Power”—AlphaDrive REGION renews its “Regional AX” service website and steps up support.

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株式会社アルファドライブ has revamped its “Regional AX” support service website for regional companies and local governments, and will step up its support with an online webinar on November 6, 2026.

Facts

  • Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • 260 companies
  • 30 prefectures
  • More than 23,800 cases
  • More than 50 business launches

Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、MarchOn、DelQui、愛知県庁、磐田市、室戸市、高知県、豊田市、刈谷市

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Limited-edition collaboration goods featuring the popular anime Ojarumaru are coming to Watts♪

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株式会社ワッツ will release limited-edition collaboration products with NHK Eテレ’s popular anime Ojarumaru.

Facts

  • More than 1,900 stores nationwide
  • 21 types in total
  • 5 sheets
  • Capital: 440.29 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ワッツ、NHK

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Now offering “Ant Life Concierge: Sales Administration,” taking care of sales teams’ “little things we’d like help with”

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株式会社オンリーストーリー has launched “Sales Administration,” a new plan under its online concierge service for business leaders, “Ant Life Concierge.” The service handles small tasks before and after sales meetings, such as researching prospective clients and preparing materials.

Facts

  • About 8,000 decision-makers are registered
  • About 3 weeks after launch
  • You can freely register 1 person as a partner
  • 12 years focused exclusively on matching decision-makers
  • Selected as one of the Best Venture 100 for 5 consecutive terms

Companies mentioned：株式会社オンリーストーリー

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[ABC-MART] Subtle matching footwear. ABC-MART presents a new way to enjoy coordinated outfits, completed with the latest styles

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株式会社エービーシー・マート is suggesting new ways for couples, families, and friends to enjoy coordinated outfits ahead of “Matching Outfit Day” on November 11. The company introduces a style that lets people enjoy matching footwear while retaining their individuality by choosing the same sneaker model or different colors, and features 6 and 12 new shoe picks from VANS, NIKE, adidas, New Balance, CONVERSE, ASICS, crocs, and others.

Facts

  • Nov. 11
  • 7,150 yen (tax included)
  • 21,560 yen (tax included)
  • ¥8,250 (including tax)
  • ¥24,200 (tax included)
  • 16,500 yen (tax included)
  • 13,200 yen (tax included)
  • 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • 12,980 yen (tax included)
  • ¥18,150 (tax included)
  • 9,900 yen (tax included)
  • June 6, 1985

Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABC-MART、ABCマート、VANS、NIKE、adidas、New Balance、CONVERSE、ASICS、crocs

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[All-you-can-eat on Saturdays at weekday prices‼] A campaign at 31 ニラックスブッフェ locations lets customers enjoy a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese all-you-can-eat dishes at “weekday prices” on Saturdays for 5 days only, from 10/24 to 11/21!

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ニラックス株式会社 will run a campaign at 31 ニラックスブッフェ locations from October 24 to November 21, for 5 Saturdays only, allowing customers to dine on Saturdays at weekday prices.

Facts

  • 31 locations
  • 5 days only

Companies mentioned：ニラックス株式会社、ニラックス

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October 28 is Gunma Prefectural Citizens’ Day. おふろcafe 白寿の湯, located on the border between Saitama and Gunma, is offering discounted admission of 100 yen for children in elementary school or younger who live in Gunma Prefecture.

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おふろcafe 白寿の湯, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will offer discounted admission of 100 yen to children in elementary school or younger who live in Gunma Prefecture on Gunma Prefectural Citizens’ Day, October 28, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 28, 2026
  • Admission: 100 yen
  • About 30 minutes by car
  • 750 meters underground

Companies mentioned：株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社温泉道場、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

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Suffolk, England sibling duo Esme Emerson, who make cutting-edge dream pop, release “Gun,” a new single ahead of their upcoming EP It’s All Just Noise

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Suffolk, England sibling duo Esme Emerson have released “Gun,” a new single from their upcoming EP It’s All Just Noise, due out November 13 via Communion Records.

Facts

  • Due out November 13 via Communion Records
  • Featuring 8 tracks
  • Earned a five-star review from DORK

Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、Communion Records、DORK、NME、DIY、Rolling Stone、Dazed、Clash、The Face、i-D、Wonderland、Gay Times、PAPER、The Telegraph、The Forty Five、The Line of Best Fit

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Hosting a webinar titled “The Latest Marketing Strategies: Transforming Customer Acquisition with LLMO × Generative AI!”

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マジセミ株式会社 will host a webinar on the latest marketing strategies using LLMO and generative AI.

Facts

  • 120 people

Companies mentioned：マジセミ株式会社、株式会社シャノン、株式会社ディーノ、株式会社デジタルアイデンティティ、ナイル株式会社

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Hosting a webinar titled “How Can You Protect Websites and VPNs Exposed Online Without Your Knowledge?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will host a webinar on using ASM to inventory externally exposed IT assets and counter ransomware, addressing the automation and acceleration of attacks enabled by the misuse of generative AI and OSINT.

Companies mentioned：マジセミ株式会社、GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社

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Hosting a webinar titled “[Rebroadcast] Why Doesn’t In-House Ransomware Preparedness Training Change Behavior, Even Though the Completion Rate Is 100%?”

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マジセミ株式会社 held a webinar raising challenges around behavior change in in-house ransomware preparedness training and the burden on IT departments, and introducing Secure Practice, a hands-on security training service provided by 株式会社ハイパー.

Facts

  • Original年1回の座学・eラーニング

Companies mentioned：マジセミ株式会社、株式会社ハイパー

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Original【JAF茨城】ランタンを手に巡る、夜のアクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館 初の貸切イベントを11月22日に開催

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The JAF Ibaraki Branch will hold an exclusive members’ event at アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館 on November 22, 2026: “JAF Day at アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館: Private Pair Night—A Quiet Night at the Aquarium.” Up to 90 pairs, or 180 people, can enjoy the magical aquarium at night by lantern light.

Facts

  • Nov. 22, 2026
  • Up to 90 pairs
  • 180 people
  • About 20,000 fish
  • Original1組6,000円
  • Nov. 3, 2026

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF、アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館、リトルレガード、黒澤醤油、39カフェ

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Includes a life-size Grogu pinup! A comprehensive feature on “Disney Christmas,” plus a big giveaway of park tickets and special merchandise!

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The December 2026 issue of the monthly Disney Fan features a life-size Grogu pinup as a special supplement, along with comprehensive coverage of “Disney Christmas” at Tokyo Disney Resort and its 25th anniversary events. It will also include giveaways of park tickets and merchandise.

Facts

  • December 2026 issue
  • Starting November 11
  • Special price: 1,500 yen
  • On sale Oct. 26 (Monday)
  • 25th anniversary

Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、講談社、Lucasfilm Ltd.、Disney

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【TAC Certified Public Accountant】Online Seminar for Working Adults: Planting Seeds for the Future on a Long Autumn Night! Start Studying to Become an Accountant in November! To Be Held Nov. 2 (Monday) at 19:30!

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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for working adults from 19:30 on November 2, introducing the appeal of its certified public accountant courses, the exam system and recommended courses.

Facts

  • Monday, Nov. 2
  • 19:30
  • About 50 minutes

Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社

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資誠 launches virtual asset services platform to build out digital asset ecosystem

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

資誠 (PwC Taiwan) announced the launch of its “Virtual Asset Services Platform,” bringing together multidisciplinary teams in accounting, auditing, tax, law and information security to help businesses prepare for the Virtual Asset Services Act and build out the Web3 and digital asset ecosystem.

Facts

  • The Legislative Yuan passed it in its third reading in June this year
  • Original（編輯：張均懋）1151022

Companies mentioned：資誠、PwC Taiwan、資誠聯合會計師事務所、普華商務法律事務所、資誠企業管理顧問公司、資誠智能風險管理諮詢公司

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移民署 finds 14 missing migrant workers and overstayers working illegally in Tainan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

移民署’s Tainan City Special Operations Brigade, working with the Labor Affairs Bureau, found 14 missing or overstaying foreign migrant workers at a construction site in Guiren District. They were allegedly illegally hired by 4 business firms for daily wages of NT$1700 to NT$2000, and the employers face fines.

Facts

  • 14 missing migrant workers found
  • 4 business firms
  • 5 employers
  • Daily wages of NT$1700 to NT$2000
  • More than 20 people deployed

Companies mentioned：中央社、移民署、台南市政府勞工局、一手新聞

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Parents accuse Changhua cram school teacher of inappropriate punishment; county launches investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Parents accused a teacher at a cram school in Changhua of inappropriately punishing a student with a drawing compass and have filed a police report and lawsuit. The Changhua County Education Department has opened an investigation, and fines will be imposed if laws were violated.

Facts

  • Original彰化22日電
  • 1151022

Companies mentioned：中央社

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To take on 微軟 and AWS, Google Cloud adds OpenAI models to its offerings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Google Cloud announced that it will add OpenAI models to the model garden in Vertex AI, making it the only cloud service provider globally to bring together the three major closed-source large language models, as it competes with 微軟 and AWS in the generative AI market.

Facts

  • 3 major closed-source large language models
  • 1151022

Companies mentioned：微軟、亞馬遜AWS、Google Cloud、OpenAI

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Several Hong Kong media outlets have recently received threatening letters containing white powder

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Several Hong Kong media outlets have recently received threatening letters containing white powder. “01” and “點新聞” received letters from the United Kingdom and reported them to police, who have taken samples for testing. 星島新聞集團 also received a threatening letter last month, and a man was arrested.

Facts

  • 24 years old
  • 1151022

Companies mentioned：中央社、01、點新聞、星島日報、星島新聞集團

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佛光大學 suspends classes on the 23rd as a precaution ahead of Typhoon 薔琵

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

With Typhoon 薔琵 approaching, 佛光大學 will suspend classes for 1 day on the 23rd as a precaution to protect student safety. Staff attendance will follow announcements by the Yilan County Government.

Facts

  • 1 day

Companies mentioned：佛光大學、中央社

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Public ferry runs aground at Dafu Fishing Harbor on Xiaoliuqiu; 35 passengers ferried ashore

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A public ferry operating between Donggang in Pingtung and Xiaoliuqiu ran aground at Dafu Fishing Harbor. All 35 passengers aboard were ferried ashore. 琉興航運 has contacted a tugboat for assistance and announced an emergency suspension of service.

Facts

  • 35 passengers in total
  • The 8 a.m. sailing to Xiaoliuqiu
  • 5 crew members, including the captain

Companies mentioned：中央社、琉興航運

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Shih Hsin’s department office closures and resource allocation draw controversy; Education Ministry finds major flaws in communication

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 教育部 found that 世新大學 had major shortcomings in its communication with students before organizational restructuring measures, including closing department offices and renovating the library. It has ordered the university to make improvements by a deadline or face intervention, including reduced subsidies or fewer enrollment places.

Facts

  • Original台北22日電
  • The 14th of this month

Companies mentioned：世新大學、教育部、立法院教育及文化委員會、中央社

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Washington Post: Pentagon plans deep-cover network for economic war against China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original華盛頓郵報披露，五角大廈正建立深層臥底諜報計畫以對中國展開經濟戰，由前CIA官員拉庫森督導。五角大廈否認此報導，稱其為不實資訊。

Facts

  • Original拉庫森曾任職中情局39年
  • 拉庫森 was promoted to deputy director of the Mission Operations Directorate in 2017
  • Led operations responding to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election
  • Original2021年從中情局退休
  • In 2025, 拉庫森 joined the Pentagon with billionaire 費恩柏格
  • Original911恐攻事件後

Companies mentioned：華盛頓郵報、中央情報局、中情局、博龍資本管理公司、Cerberus Capital Management、國防情報局、聯合特種作戰司令部、JSOC、High Side、外交事務、Foreign Affairs、中央社

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Typhoon 薔琵 approaches; Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 says decision on work and school closures for the 23rd will be announced at 8 p.m.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

With Typhoon 薔琵 approaching, Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 inspected the Chang’an Pumping Station and said he would follow the usual practice of announcing at 8 p.m. whether work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd. All campaign activities are also suspended immediately.

Facts

  • 8 p.m.
  • The 23rd
  • 21st
  • Around noon on the 22nd

Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署

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思愛普’s Q3 revenue tops 10 billion euros for the first time; raises 2026 revenue outlook

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Germany’s 思愛普 (SAP) reported that Q3 revenue topped 10 billion euros for the first time, while cloud backlog grew 26% year over year. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to the high end of its forecast range, with AI a key driver of customers’ shift to the cloud.

Facts

  • Q3 revenue tops 10 billion euros for the first time
  • Cloud business backlog grew 26% year over year during the quarter
  • SAP’s Q3 cloud revenue grew 26% year over year to 6.67 billion euros
  • Non-IFRS operating profit grew 18%
  • Non-IFRS operating profit grew 18% to 3.03 billion euros
  • At constant exchange rates, SAP’s cloud backlog grew 26% year over year to 24.14 billion euros
  • Estimated at between 11.8 billion and 12.2 billion euros
  • Once caused the share price to plunge 15% in a single day
  • Joule AI can connect to more than 70 AI models
  • The company’s profit margin expanded from 28.3% to 29.5%
  • Free cash flow grew 36%
  • Free cash flow grew 36% to 1.72 billion euros
  • 2026 subscription revenue is expected to come in at the high end of the previous forecast range of 25.8 billion to 26.2 billion euros
  • Year-over-year growth of 23% to 25%
  • SAP expects total revenue in 2026 to reach 36.3 billion to 36.8 billion euros
  • Year-over-year growth of 12% to 13%

Companies mentioned：思愛普、SAP、中央社、路透社、瑞銀、UBS、阿斯特捷利康、AstraZeneca、英飛凌、Infineon

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Second batch of individual income tax refunds to be deposited Oct. 30; about 82,000 cases totaling more than NT$1.43 billion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The second batch of individual income tax refunds for tax year 114 will be deposited on Oct. 30, covering an estimated 82,000 cases and totaling more than NT$1.43 billion. Eligible cases include those filed using two-dimensional barcodes or manually, and 96% of refunds will be deposited directly. The 財政部中區國稅局 reminds taxpayers who have not provided their account details to complete a consent form for direct deposits.

Facts

  • About 82,000 cases
  • More than NT$1.43 billion
  • July 31
  • Jan. 20 next year
  • June 1 this year
  • A total of 1367 cases requiring additional tax payments
  • Additional tax payments totaling about NT$93.53 million
  • A total of 82,795 refund cases
  • Total refunds of more than NT$1.43671 billion
  • 3304 standard refund cases
  • About 4%
  • 79,491 direct deposit refund cases
  • About 96%

Companies mentioned：中央社、財政部、各地區國稅局、財政部財政資訊中心、財政部中區國稅局

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輝達’s custom HBM strategy could build a new competitive moat, experts say

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Experts say 輝達 will have 台積電 manufacture custom HBM base dies instead of placing orders with 三星. The move aims to standardize the manufacturing process and secure capacity from all three major DRAM makers, building a competitive moat for 輝達.

Facts

  • 台積電’s 3nm process
  • 6th-generation process technology

Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、三星、Samsung、台積電、超微、AMD、SK海力士、Hynix、美光、Micron、英特爾、Intel

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eBay announces another round of layoffs, cutting 1000 jobs, or about 9% of its global workforce

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U.S. e-commerce platform eBay announced plans to lay off about 1000 employees, or 9% of its workforce, to ensure operational strength and align with its strategic priorities.

Facts

  • Another round of layoffs affecting about 1000 employees
  • 9% of its workforce
  • eBay had 12,300 employees at the end of 2025
  • About 800 positions were affected at the time
  • eBay acquires secondhand clothing marketplace Depop for $1.2 billion
  • eBay valued at $55.5 billion

Companies mentioned：eBay、Depop、GameStop、中央社

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Suspected gas explosion at home in Liujia District, Tainan; 1 person hospitalized with burns

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台南市六甲區某民宅昨晚發生疑似瓦斯氣爆，造成1名40多歲男子二度燒燙傷送醫，消防局出動14車39人灌救，燃燒面積約3平方公尺。

Facts

  • 1 man in his 40s
  • Man in his 40s
  • Report received at 10:33
  • 14 vehicles and 39 personnel
  • Fire extinguished at 10:44
  • 3 square meters

Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社

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