[Free on 10/27] Araya launches “Monthly AI Update,” a monthly online event for business planning and digital transformation professionals
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株式会社アラヤ will launch “Monthly AI Update,” a monthly online event for business planning and digital transformation professionals, on October 27, 2026. The first session will focus on “AI and Organizations” and feature Jiro Yamabe of KPMG Consulting as a guest. Admission is free.
SentinelOne names LevelBlue global delivery partner for Wayfinder services
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SentinelOne has named LevelBlue, one of the world’s largest MSSPs, as the exclusive global delivery partner for its AI-powered managed security service, “Wayfinder.”
—Hotel executive chefs visit Shibushi City and turn carefully selected ingredients into dishes— “Shibushi City Ingredients Fair” to be held at 京成ホテルミラマーレ!
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京成ホテルミラマーレ will hold the “Shibushi City Ingredients Fair,” a collaborative project with Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, from November 1 through December 31, 2026. The event will feature Chinese and Western cuisine courses using ingredients from Shibushi City, as well as a shochu fair featuring products from the city, with the aim of expanding consumption of local products and building relationships with producers.
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Nov. 1, ２０２６
December 31
¥1,800
¥2,200
¥8,500
¥11,000
700 yen
Companies mentioned：京成電鉄株式会社、千葉京成ホテル、京成ホテルミラマーレ、中国料理 景山、レストラン ディスカーロ、カフェレストラン ミレフォリア、株式会社 Farmers Villa Ume、有限会社 伊崎田養魚場、太久保酒造株式会社、そはら農園、若潮酒造株式会社、株式会社益田製麺、株式会社ホライゾン、株式会社さかうえ、株式会社和香園、坂元醸造株式会社
Nighttime operations to be held at Mt. Tsukuba, a Japan Nightscape Heritage site!
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筑波観光鉄道, part of 京成グループ, will run nighttime services on the Mt. Tsukuba Ropeway for “Sunset & Stardust Cruising,” offering visitors the chance to enjoy a nightscape certified as Japan Nightscape Heritage.
[Applications now open to local governments!!] Details announced for the first “Our Community Club Activities” Festival 2026 (short name: Chiikatsu Festival) [Application deadline: noon on Monday, November 30]
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As part of efforts to promote and raise awareness of initiatives to shift school club activities into the community, スポーツ庁 has been holding the “Our Community Club Activities” Festival 2026 (short name: Chiikatsu Festival) since October 1. Local governments are invited to submit short videos between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, and outstanding initiatives will receive awards. The application deadline is noon on November 30, Reiwa 8.
Joining the collaborative project “PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS” by craft breweries; limited-edition “Nagahama Koji Ale” to go on sale in limited quantities starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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長浜浪漫ビール株式会社 is joining “PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS,” a collaborative project led by SPRING VALLEY BREWERY, and will sell limited quantities of “Nagahama Koji Ale,” a specially brewed beer made with local ingredients, starting October 27, 2026.
Facts
Founded in 1996
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026
27 breweries nationwide
Alcohol content: 6%
Net content: 350 ml
180 days from the production date
Suggested retail price: ¥600
Companies mentioned：長浜浪漫ビール株式会社、SPRING VALLEY BREWERY、ハッピー太郎醸造所、リカーマウンテン、Best Beer Japan
WOTA signs agreement with Nagasaki Prefecture to strengthen an “intermunicipal mutual-aid platform for water circulation systems”
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WOTA株式会社 has signed an agreement with Nagasaki Prefecture on mutual aid across regions for equipment and supplies for domestic water use during disasters. The agreement is part of an intermunicipal wide-area mutual aid platform operated by JWAD. Building on its experience in the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, the initiative will strengthen the framework by signing agreements with prefectures across Japan.
Facts
45 municipalities nationwide
A total of 142 units
Up to 18,000 households
A cumulative total of 88 locations
225 units
Companies mentioned：WOTA株式会社、WOTA、JWAD、Japan Water Association for Disaster
Official website launched for ねんりんピックChōju東京2028 (held in Tokyo for the first time)
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公益財団法人東京都スポーツ文化事業団 has launched the official website for the 39th National Health and Welfare Festival (ねんりんピックChōju東京2028), which will be held in Tokyo for the first time in Reiwa 10, to build momentum and encourage participation.
Zoom announces new “Unified Context Layer” to support work from conversation through completion
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On October 20, 2026, Zoom announced a new feature, “Unified Context Layer,” which integrates conversation histories and business data, along with related AI products, at its annual Zoomtopia conference. The company aims to boost productivity by strengthening contextual continuity from meetings through task completion.
Facts
The number of customers using Zoom Virtual Agent has increased by 256%
They report completing tasks 2 times faster
72% rate the impact on their business as “significant” or “very significant”
That exceeds the market average of 63%
Companies mentioned：Zoom Communications, Inc.、Zoom、ZVC JAPAN 株式会社、DTEN、Bota、Salesforce、Claude、Codex、Copilot、Muse、GPT、Microsoft Copilot、Gemini、Slackbot
再春館製薬所 launches new project focused on “environmental regeneration,” the Beyond SDGs Regeneration Promotion Headquarters
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株式会社再春館製薬所 launched a new project focused on “environmental regeneration,” the Beyond SDGs Regeneration Promotion Headquarters, on October 22, 2026. Going beyond conventional sustainability, the project aims to restore and regenerate the natural environment. It will support the activities of farmer Masatoshi Iwasaki in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, and seek to build a collaborative model through initiatives including donations of revenue from a new brand.
[SAK University] November college fair appearances: exhibiting at all 3 venues in Tokyo, Saitama and Kagawa; first appearance at StudyIn’s study abroad fair
[8th anniversary] Coffee ticket booklet with 6 tickets offers savings of up to ¥700! 2-week sale starts October 25. [上高地あずさ珈琲 Higashi-Osaka Kosaka store]
Winner of the Excellence Award at the 18th Japan International Manga Award! 芭蕉の芽, a talked-about work by acclaimed Taiwanese manga creator 左萱（サケン）, is finally available in Japanese.
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The Japanese edition of the Taiwanese manga 芭蕉の芽 will be published by 実業之日本社 in volumes 1 and 2 on December 17, with a web serialization beginning October 23.
Yano Research Institute and JAPAN AI jointly develop “YDB Agent” — new service generates market research information using generative AI, available from Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Yano Research Institute and JAPAN AI jointly developed “YDB Agent,” a service that generates market research information using generative AI, and launched it on October 22, 2026.
SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社 ran a promotion at the 5th Gotanda Marche, hosted by 日本郵政不動産株式会社, distributing NFTs and offering a ¥500 coupon to people who followed the event on Instagram.
Facts
500 yen coupon
Supports promotions for more than 200 companies
Companies mentioned：SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、日本郵政不動産株式会社
[近鉄百貨店和歌山店] “Autumn Hokkaido Product Fair” opens! A gathering of popular names including Snow Cheese, Hokkaido Nama Shokkan Chelsea and the sure-to-draw-a-line ら~めん信玄
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The “Autumn Hokkaido Product Fair” will be held at 近鉄百貨店和歌山店 from October 28 through November 10, 2026, featuring a wide selection of Hokkaido specialties, including Snow Cheese and ら~めん信玄.
A demonstration will let participants experience driving and vehicle maintenance work on the EF64 electric locomotive
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JR東日本, JR東日本商事 and NTTドコモビジネス will conduct a demonstration at the Railway Town Omiya Railway Fun Fair 2026, using sensory transmission technology to simulate driving and maintenance work on the EF64 electric locomotive.
Completed at the GREEN×EXPO 2027 site! Photos released of FLEXPANUS, a proprietary wood modular unit
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5 buildings using FLEXPANUS, a proprietary wood modular unit developed by TSP太陽株式会社, have been completed at the venue for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027) and handed over to the association at the end of September.
Facts
5 buildings completed
9 buildings in total
Original建築面積 40㎡～220㎡
4-meter square grid
Construction began in March 2026
Completed and handed over to the expo association at the end of September 2026
Exhibiting at the 1st Chubu Food Industry Creation Expo '26
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株式会社スタディスト will exhibit at the 1st Chubu Food Industry Creation Expo '26, held at Port Messe Nagoya from November 4 to 6, 2026, and demonstrate the latest features of its AI manual platform Teachme Biz and inspection work support system Teachme Check.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
6 (Friday)
Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
【椿屋珈琲】A cup selected by Chida, the world's No. 3 siphonist
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椿屋珈琲, operated by 東和フードサービス株式会社, will offer the limited-time Chida Blend starting October 23, 2026, in honor of siphonist Yosuke Chida, who placed 3rd in the world at WSC2026.
佐賀市 released the web-based personality quiz “Tsunetami Diagnosis,” inspired by the life of Tsunetami Sano, on October 14, 2026. The initiative, based on ideas from young people, aims to encourage visits by younger generations to the history museum through such efforts as limited-edition sticker giveaways at the museum and exhibits at university festivals.
“CONNECT⇄_ Touch, and it begins” to be held in the Kyoto Okazaki area from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 13!
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CONNECT⇄_, a project organized by 文化庁 and 京都新聞 to make culture and art accessible to people with and without disabilities, will be held at 6 venues in the Kyoto Okazaki area from December 3 to 13, 2026. Its theme is “Touch, and it begins.”
12 months adorned with flowers grown with environmental care and carefully selected from across Japan. 日比谷花壇グループ releases its 2027 calendar, Botanical Breath.
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株式会社日比谷花壇 will begin selling its 2027 calendar, Botanical Breath, featuring flowers grown using environmentally conscious methods, on October 22, 2026.
6 new side-story episodes exploring the appeal of Nihonbashi have been added to the ongoing immersive mystery event The Oath's Flame
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DeNA announced that it has added 6 side-story episodes to The Oath's Flame, an AR mystery experience currently taking place in Nihonbashi, and will run a QUO Card Pay giveaway campaign.
Tickets for “A Journey Around the World Through Song,” taking place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, now on sale through チケットペイ!
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株式会社ペイメントフォー announced that tickets for the concert “A Journey Around the World Through Song,” taking place on November 29, 2026, will go on sale through チケットペイ.
JR東海リテイリング・プラス launches “Tokimeki Ekiben Terminal,” a community site where ekiben fans from across Japan can gather and connect, using coorum (コーラム).
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株式会社Asobica announced that it has adopted coorum (コーラム), a zero-party data platform, for “Tokimeki Ekiben Terminal,” a community site for ekiben fans launched by JR東海リテイリング・プラス. The site opened on October 1, 2026, and will use fans’ feedback to develop products and improve services.
“Autobacs Komaki Store (Komaki, Aichi Prefecture)” reopens after renovation
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株式会社オートバックスセブン and franchisee 川瀬電池株式会社 will reopen the Autobacs Komaki Store in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, on October 23, 2026. The store will support a more comfortable motoring lifestyle with features including whole-building air conditioning and an expansion from 5 to 8 service bays.
A flavor-packed limited-time menu for November! Mini scallop and maitake mushroom kakiage tempura and duck soba go on sale for a limited time from 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 1
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株式会社小田急レストランシステム will sell its recommended limited-time November menu, mini scallop and maitake mushroom kakiage tempura and duck soba, at all 箱根そば locations starting November 1.
Bringing smiles to children at an elementary school damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake: supporting the sports day at Tatsumine Elementary School, where the school building and grounds are unavailable
Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management and Ochanomizu Art and Design College launch industry-academia collaboration project
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株式会社三井不動産ホテルマネジメント carried out an industry-academia collaboration project with Ochanomizu Art and Design College over approximately 9 months. The project brought student proposals based on “HAPPY SMILE ART,” an exhibition and sale of works by artists with disabilities, to 3 hotels in the Ginza-Kyobashi area.
Exhibiting at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026” and presenting solutions to local challenges under the theme “Geospatial Information × Community Collaboration”
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株式会社ゼンリン will exhibit at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on October 27 and 28, 2026, and present solutions for addressing local challenges using geospatial information.
[White Paper Released] Survey on the Gap Between Generation Z’s “Heavy User” Self-Perception and Purchasing Behavior
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株式会社ギックス has released a white paper, “Survey Report on Generation Z’s Attitudes Toward Brand Loyalty 2026,” examining the gap between Generation Z’s perception of themselves as heavy users and their purchasing behavior. The findings show that Generation Z’s main actions toward brands they consider themselves heavy users of, such as downloading official apps and following brands on social media, are focused on engagement and information gathering. Meanwhile, corporate marketers place importance on annual spending, revealing a disconnect in their perceptions.
A golf collection combining sophisticated design with a playful spirit: the second “PUMA GOLF x ÉDIFICE GOLF” collection goes on sale November 1, 2026
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プーマジャパン株式会社 will launch the second “PUMA GOLF x ÉDIFICE GOLF” collection, a collaboration between COBRA PUMA GOLF and ÉDIFICE GOLF, on November 1, 2026.
[Nagoya exclusive] Hiroshima specialty meets an Aichi delicacy! “Nishio Matcha Mochiri Momiji” launches October 23 at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店
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株式会社八天堂 will launch “Nishio Matcha Mochiri Momiji,” combining specialties from Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店 on October 23, 2026.
The 105th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and regional tournament finals to stream live for free on SPORTS BULL! Streaming begins October 24
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スポーツブル株式会社, KDDI株式会社, and 43 commercial broadcasters will begin free live streaming of the 105th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and regional tournament finals on SPORTS BULL on October 24, 2026.
[November 4 and 5] Information on exhibiting at -TSUNAGU Hiroshima-2026
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株式会社FiNC Technologies will exhibit at “-TSUNAGU Hiroshima-2026,” to be held at the Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center on November 4 and 5, 2026, showcasing “Guppy Healthcare,” “FiNC for BUSINESS,” and “FiNC DX.”
Attorney Takeyuki Matsuo × GVA TECH’s Takashi Yamamoto: Special discussion event celebrating the publication of “Legal AI: Getting Started Through Case Studies” to be held Monday, November 16
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GVA TECH株式会社 will hold a special discussion event on November 16 to celebrate the publication of “Legal AI: Getting Started Through Case Studies.” Attorney Takeyuki Matsuo and Representative Director Takashi Yamamoto will discuss the scope of generative AI applications in legal work and the responsibilities involved.
The Japanese Standards Association and 大阪大学ELSIセンター launch the “AI Risk Study Group (Second Term),” delving into practical use cases. The group will unpack real-world challenges through the lenses of regulation and standardization, ethics, and risk studies.
Developing pilot gear for a “wearable flying device” that lets people take to the skies
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Mizuno is developing pilot gear for a “wearable flying device” being developed by JAXA-affiliated startup emblem. The project aims to put the device into practical use in 2030, and an exhibition event marking the company’s 120th anniversary is also being held.
Facts
Aiming to sell prototypes and put the device into practical use in 2030
Addressing the Japanese government’s 17 priority fields, AI factories, and the information and communications industry—unlocking “organizational intelligence”! Rollout begins for “AI Beyond5G (6G) on IDX”
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AIデータ株式会社 is launching a full-scale rollout of “AI Beyond5G (6G) on IDX,” a generative AI-powered organizational intelligence platform designed for next-generation communications technology.
The story of “TenSute” is back in motion! Stage production of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 3: Demon Lord Awakening Arc & Eight-Star Constellation Arc—preview performance report
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A report on the preview performance of the stage production That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 3: Demon Lord Awakening Arc & Eight-Star Constellation Arc, produced and planned by 株式会社HIKE. The show opens at Theater 1010 in Tokyo on Oct. 22.
Facts
VIP seats (guaranteed seats in the front block; includes a “Behind-the-Scenes Visual Photo Shoot” photobook): ¥15,800 (tax included)
S seats (rear of the 1st-floor seating; includes a “Behind-the-Scenes Visual Photo Shoot” photobook): ¥12,800 (tax included)
A seats (2nd-floor seating): ¥8,800 (tax included)
CUTIE STREET’s song selected as the first-ever joint Japanese-Korean ending theme for the TV anime Pokémon Wonder Voyage! “Cute na Q-tai Korean ver.” released digitally and music video unveiled
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CUTIE STREET was selected to perform the Korean-language ending theme for the TV anime Pokémon Wonder Voyage, and the song was released digitally on Oct. 21. The group is also set to release its 1st album, CUTIE LAND, and hold an arena tour in Japan as well as a solo show in South Korea.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
15 million views
An encore performance was held in July
In January next year, at KINTEX Hall 9 A in Seoul
A solo concert for an audience of about 5,000
M COUNTDOWN” (Mnet, broadcast on the 22nd)
Music Bank” (KBS, broadcast on the 23rd)
Show! Music Core” (MBC, broadcast on the 24th)
Will air on JEI 재능TV starting Nov. 3
A day in the lives of 8 people who couldn’t go on an adventure because of the rain
The first arena tour, with 13 performances across 7 cities in Japan
The long-awaited 1st album CUTIE LAND will be released on Wednesday, Dec. 2
Digital release date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Release date: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
CD＋Blu-ray: 6,600 yen (tax included)
CD＋DVD: ¥6,600 (tax included)
CD: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday) [Special fan event] Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D, Kanagawa Prefecture
株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン announced that the new Ninja H2 CARBON will go on sale on Jan. 23, 2027. Domestic production is expected to total around 300 units, with a suggested retail price of ¥4,180,000.
According to Narita International Airport’s overview of the 2026 winter schedule, the number of airlines reached a record high of 99, the number of cities served was 121, and total takeoffs and landings reached 4,945, a record since the airport opened.
SIXPAD significantly expands its range of functional items. The lineup includes a total of 24 items, including upgraded recovery wear, functional innerwear and fleece items.
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株式会社MTG brand SIXPAD is launching a total of 24 items, including recovery wear made with VITALTECH® fibers, functional innerwear and fleece items.
“The Great Gate Comes Back to Life! Time Travel at Sakura Castle” to be held at the site of Sakura Castle’s Great Gate — Putting the former gate into view and putting into practice history-based community development that people can “see, walk through and experience”
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さくらキャッスルラボ, a collaboration between the Matsuura Laboratory in the Architecture Program at 千葉大学’s Faculty of Engineering and 企業組合コミュニティフォーラム, will hold a history-themed event at the site of Sakura Castle’s Great Gate in Sakura City on November 15, 2026.
“Prefectural resident discounts” for all 5 prefectures with a prefectural day in November! “ミューの森” Yamanashi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Wakayama and Aichi Prefectural Day special: Up to 30% off glamping stays for November check-ins
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“ミューの森,” operated by 株式会社イオンファンタジー, will run a campaign offering up to 30% off glamping stays for November 2026 check-ins for residents of 5 prefectures: Yamanashi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Wakayama and Aichi.
【Photos and comments】Dance entertainment theater production “PASSION — Hokusai’s Dream” opens today! Kanagawa performances run through Tuesday, November 3 (holiday)!
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The dance entertainment theater production “PASSION — Hokusai’s Dream” began its Kanagawa performances on October 22 and will run through November 3. The starring cast is Yusuke Onuki, Reon Yuzuki and KELO.
Finalists announced for the 2026 stationmasters’ “Local Curry” general election!
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The 13 finalists in the 2026 stationmasters’ “Local Curry” general election have been selected, and the final event will be held at the plaza in front of Mojiko Station on November 28.
2026 winter (December–February) additional train service plan and D&S train operating dates
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JR Kyushu will operate a total of 659 additional trains during the winter of 2026 (December–February), excluding the Kyushu Shinkansen, and has also decided the operating dates for D&S trains.
【New feature】Seat availability notifications now available!
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JR九州 launched a new feature on October 22, 2026, that sends email notifications when cancellations create vacancies on services such as the reservation service “Aru Ressha.”
【丸源ラーメン】『丸源ラーメン 大磯店』 to reopen after renovations on Thursday, October 29, 2026!
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株式会社物語コーポレーション announced that its Oiso location of 丸源ラーメン, a chain with locations nationwide, will reopen after renovations on October 29, 2026. To celebrate the reopening, it will run a campaign offering 3 times the usual app membership stamps to new members.
A demonstration will let participants experience driving and vehicle maintenance work on the EF64 electric locomotive
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JR東日本, JR東日本商事 and NTTドコモビジネス will conduct a demonstration experiment at the “Railway Town Omiya Railway Friendship Fair 2026,” offering a simulated experience of operating and maintaining the EF64 electric locomotive using sensory transmission technology.
“Future Lemon Sour Honey Lemon” to launch in limited quantities on December 1
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Asahi Breweries will launch “Honey Lemon,” a new limited-edition flavor of its RTD “Future Lemon Sour,” which lets drinkers enjoy the texture of fruit, in limited quantities on December 1. The flavor, based on the concept of “sweet and savory,” won 1st place in an SNS poll in September 2025.
株式会社ファンケル and 株式会社くすりの福太郎 held their first jointly hosted food education class for approximately 40 children at TSUGAnoわこども食堂 in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.
“Kataage Potato Supporters Club” celebrates its 10th anniversary with fans! Co-created “Kataage Potato — Premium Seafood Broth Flavor,” blending the umami of sea bream, crab, shrimp and scallops
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カルビー株式会社 will launch its new product, KATAAGE POTATO Luxurious Seafood Dashi Flavor, co-created with fans, for a limited time starting in November 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of the KATAAGE POTATO Supporters Club.
【神戸須磨シーワールド】Creatures from Sumashi featured each month! Sales begin for the “2027 Original Desk Calendar”
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神戸須磨シーワールド, operated by 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, will begin selling the “2027 Original Desk Calendar” on November 1, 2026, featuring photographs taken by underwater photographer Yasuaki Kagii. It is priced at 680 yen, including tax. A talk event and special exhibition will also be held to mark the occasion.
トランスコスモス signs a “PMC agreement” with コンカー, begins offering SAP® Concur® licenses as its own solution for local governments and major companies
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トランスコスモス has signed a PMC agreement with 株式会社コンカー and will begin offering SAP Concur licenses as its own solution for local governments and major companies.
Facts
April 2025
Jul. 2020
36 countries and regions worldwide
189 locations
46 countries and regions worldwide
Founded in 1966
October 2010
Companies mentioned：トランスコスモス、株式会社コンカー、コンカー、SAP Concur、SAP SE
【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】A Christmas-only parfait that captures a charming scene in a snow-filled snow globe: “Bear’s Winter Hibernation Snow Globe Parfait” now on sale
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リーガロイヤルホテル京都 will serve its Christmas-season-only “Bear’s Winter Hibernation Snow Globe Parfait” in its lounge from November 26 through December 25, 2026.
【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】A Christmas gift hidden beneath a glass cloche: “Christmas Afternoon Tea ~Sweet Noël~” now on sale
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リーガロイヤルホテル京都 will offer “Christmas Afternoon Tea ~Sweet Noël~” for a limited time from November 26 through December 25, 2026. Priced at 6,325 yen, it includes 7 sweets, such as a Reveal Christmas Cake, and 9 savory items.
【阪急うめだ本店】Hankyu-exclusive advance releases also featured! “CLOUDY” fall/winter 2026 pop-up
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A pop-up shop for apparel brand “CLOUDY” will be held on the 8th floor of GREEN AGE at 阪急うめだ本店 from October 28 to November 3, 2026. Advance sales will include items such as sheep-bouclé-style bags featuring original patterns by Ghanaian designers.
Facts
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)
¥15,400 each
13,200 yen each
9,900 yen each
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、CLOUDY、GREEN AGE、HANKYU ONLINE STORE
“MELT IN AKARI TAKAISHI,” a photo exhibition by actor Akari Takaishi, who captivated Japan in a morning drama
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株式会社パルコ will hold “MELT IN AKARI TAKAISHI,” a photo exhibition by actor Akari Takaishi, at Ikebukuro PARCO starting December 4, 2026. The event will include an advance sale of her 2nd photo book, “melt,” and an autograph session.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Monday, Dec. 21
Admission: 1,200 yen
750 people will be selected by lottery
Price: 5,160 yen, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、マガジンハウス、エイベックス・マネジメント・エージェンシー株式会社、Perfect Things LLC、イープラス
株式会社ピナイ・インターナショナル surveyed 129 housework service staff and found that range hoods and ventilation fans ranked first among cleaning tasks that take the most time and effort, at 43.4%. The company also shares tips on cleaning gradually from autumn and advice from professional cleaners.
Facts
129 housework service staff who responded
Range hoods and ventilation fans were cited by the most respondents, at 43.4%
Range hoods and ventilation fans: 43.4% (56 people)
Kitchen appliances and refrigerator interiors: 13.2% each
“Kitchen appliances (such as microwaves)” and “refrigerator interiors”: 13.2% each (17 people)
A caregiving qualification school that supports students even “after they earn their credentials”: 湘南国際アカデミー strengthens career support connecting graduates with care providers
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株式会社アメイジュ is strengthening career support connecting graduates of the caregiving qualification school 湘南国際アカデミー with local care providers, expanding efforts to provide consistent support from earning qualifications through settling into a job.
Nexdata announces business partnership with Realworld Labs in the physical AI data field
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Datatang株式会社 (brand name: Nexdata) has announced a strategic business partnership with Realworld Labs in the physical AI data field, advancing the collection and preparation of dexterous hand-motion data for VLA model development.
Facts
Five-finger robotic hand
AI projects for more than 1,000 companies in Japan and overseas
Dedicated physical AI data production facility covering more than 10,000 square meters
Capacity to deliver more than 50,000 hours of work data per month
First-person viewpoint with a custom-designed 6-camera system
17 active joints and 4 passive joints (21 degrees of freedom in total)
【ヴェレダ】Holiday-exclusive gift set “TAKE ME” Instagram product tester campaign
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Organic cosmetics brand ヴェレダ will run an Instagram product tester campaign for its holiday-exclusive gift set “TAKE ME,” launching on December 10, 2026. A total of 60 winners will receive the product, and winners must post about their experience using it.
Announcement: “Omotenashi Disaster Preparedness Project,” which promotes evacuation guidance for foreign tourists, wins the Good Design Award 2026
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The “Omotenashi Disaster Preparedness Project” won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was recognized for its multilingual disaster-preparedness awareness activities for foreign tourists.
Apology and announcement regarding the suspension of the STATION WORK service and the temporary suspension of the STATION SWITCH website
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株式会社JR東日本ビルディング has suspended services on STATION WORK and the STATION SWITCH website to address a critical PHP vulnerability. Services will resume once system fixes are complete.
Prox Industries provides technical support for Mitsubishi Electric’s Physical AI research and development
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Prox Industries provided technical advisory support for Mitsubishi Electric’s Physical AI research and development, helping verify the coordinated operation of multiple robots using NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac Sim.
Notice of temporary suspension of smartphone app services for system updates
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株式会社セキド has temporarily suspended the smartphone app services for “GINZALoveLove” and “&choa!” to carry out security upgrades. No issues such as information leaks have been confirmed, and the timing of the resumption is undecided.
[Held Oct. 29 and 30] How to grow sales through brokerage of inter-company property transactions while preventing missed opportunities | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP will hold a free seminar on “Brokerage Methods for Inter-Company Property Transactions,” aimed at preventing missed opportunities and increasing deals closed, on October 29 and 30.
A book-launch commemorative lecture by bestselling author 星渉, whose books have sold a cumulative total of 600,000 copies across 10 titles, sold out all 1,100 tickets in just about 3 minutes after sales began. Online viewing tickets for 500 seats will now be offered for sale.
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株式会社Rising Star has decided to offer an additional 500 online viewing tickets after all 1,100 venue tickets for 星渉’s new book-launch commemorative lecture sold out about 3 minutes after sales began.
Launch of “Mieru Tenken,” an AI-powered inspection DX solution
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NCDC株式会社 has launched “Mieru Tenken,” an AI-powered SaaS cloud service designed to streamline facilities management and inspection work. Users can simply upload existing forms and ledgers for AI to automatically generate data. The service also offers features such as offline support and centralized management of defects.
URBAN RESEARCH DOORS’ private label FORK&SPOON has unveiled its 2026 WINTER LOOK, presenting a collection that brings a retro sensibility into contemporary silhouettes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、FORK&SPOON
Unique AI tools cut migration workload by approximately 45% compared with conventional methods; launch of “Multilingual Migration Support Service”
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SHIFT ASIA has launched its “Multilingual Migration Support Service,” powered by its proprietary AI tools. The company announced that a verification project reduced overall development workload by approximately 45% and code implementation workload by approximately 90%.
Facts
Approximately 90% reduction in workload
Approximately 600,000 lines and approximately 1,600 methods
Companies mentioned：SHIFT ASIA、株式会社SHIFT、SHIFT ASIA CO., LTD.
“Copilot-focused course” added to the AI Business Support Specialist training program for workplace AI use
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AISEE CONNECT株式会社 began offering its new “Copilot-focused course” on October 22, 2026. The course includes recorded demonstrations using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Facts
Became available on October 22, 2026
51.5% of companies using generative AI use Microsoft 365 Copilot
exceeding the 35.4% for ChatGPT (business plans)
90.7% of participants said they experienced improved work efficiency
[Omotesando] No farmed fish; all 18 courses for 9,900 yen. “鮨いつみ 道行,” a high-value sushi restaurant helmed by a chef trained at the upscale 鮨くりや川, opens November 5
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A young chef who carries on the owner’s commitment to wild-caught fish at the upscale sushi restaurant 鮨くりや川 will open a new restaurant, 鮨いつみ 道行, in Omotesando on November 5. The restaurant will serve high-value sushi using no farmed fish, with a dinner course of 18 dishes for 9,900 yen. A free-flow plan will also be available.