Construction company adds piano hall and bar space to its office
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株式会社永賢組 has completed renovation work on the 12th floor of its Nagoya branch and resumed operations in the office, which now features a piano hall and bar space.
Marine transceiver “IC-M510 EVO” wins U.S. NMEA award for the 3rd consecutive year, marking 13 consecutive years for Icom products
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アイコム株式会社’s marine transceiver “IC-M510 EVO” won the NMEA Award in the VHF Radio Communications Equipment category at the NMEA Conference & Expo in the United States. This marks 3 consecutive years of awards for the product and 13 consecutive years of awards for the company’s products overall, dating back to 2014.
Facts
3rd consecutive year
13 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：アイコム株式会社、National Marine Electronics Association, Inc.
Announcing new products in the FMV 2026 winter lineup
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Fujitsu Client Computing will begin offering 5 series and 11 models in its FMV 2026 winter lineup on Oct. 23. The lineup includes the “FMV Note U,” a mobile laptop weighing approximately 634g and the world’s lightest; the “FMV Note C,” including a collaboration model with Yu Nagaba; the durability-focused “FMV Note M” and “FMV Note A”; and the water-resistant 2-in-1 “FMV Note Q.” The company will expand its Copilot+ PC-compatible models and enhance AI features.
Announcing “FMV Accessory” to make the entire PC-use environment more comfortable
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富士通クライアントコンピューティング株式会社 announced “FMV Accessory,” a range of peripherals designed to make the entire PC-use environment more comfortable, and will begin offering 3 products—a display, “FMV Display V”; a keyboard, “FMV Keyboard X”; and a mouse, “FMV Mouse X”—on Oct. 23.
Facts
3 products: a display, keyboard and mouse
Available starting Oct. 23
A 23.8-inch flagship-style model
120Hz refresh rate
Wide-viewing-angle panel (178°/178°)
Supports USB PD up to 65W
Attracted approximately 75 million yen in support from more than 2,900 people
Thanks to its lightweight design of approximately 70g
A 10% discount will be applied to the product price
Companies mentioned：富士通クライアントコンピューティング株式会社、FCCL、FMV Store
Godzilla appears on a PC. A pair of “zeros” born in Japan. Special collaboration model from the film “Godzilla-0.0” and “FMV Zero” goes on sale
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Fujitsu Client Computing will begin accepting orders on Oct. 22 for “FMV Zero GODZILLA EDITION,” a collaboration model of the film “Godzilla-0.0” and the “FMV Zero” mobile laptop, with availability beginning in late November.
Consult about inheritance and the future of your family home in Odawara. Mackenzie House to participate in the “Free End-of-Life Planning Consultation” on Nov. 3
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株式会社マッケンジーハウス will participate as a company providing real estate consultations in the “Free End-of-Life Planning Consultation” to be held in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2026.
Marubun to exhibit at the “34th Japan Digestive Disease Week Exhibition (JDDW 2026),” opening Nov. 5
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丸文株式会社 will exhibit at the “34th Japan Digestive Disease Week Exhibition (JDDW 2026),” which opens at Kobe Convention Center on Nov. 5, showcasing related products including CMOS cameras, light sources and measuring instruments.
文教大学国際学部 Aoki Hirotaka Seminar at 文教大学 to hold the “Saitama Local Gourmet Karuta Tournament”
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A tournament and sales event featuring “Saitama Local Gourmet Karuta,” created by students in the Aoki Hirotaka Seminar at 文教大学国際学部, was held in Omiya Ward, Saitama, on Aug. 22 and 23, 2026.
株式会社鈴木ハーブ研究所 will exhibit at the “Maternity & Mom Festa in Ebisu,” to be held in Ebisu on Nov. 7, 2026, and sell its “Pineapple Soy Milk Series” at a special event-only price.
にじさんじ × Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA’s 第四 collaboration campaign, “ととのうにじさんじ,” to begin Nov. 12 (Thu.)!
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Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing, subsidiaries of 株式会社極楽湯ホールディングス, will hold a 第四 collaboration campaign with the VTuber project にじさんじ at 39 locations starting Nov. 12, 2026. The campaign will feature merchandise, limited-edition menu items and collaboration baths.
FM802 × BEAT PARK OSAKA launch the collaborative interview series “BEAT TALK”
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FM802 and BEAT PARK OSAKA have launched “BEAT TALK,” a collaborative interview series. Ahead of the opening of a live music venue a 3-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, interviews with music industry figures in Kansai will be released every other Thursday, with 8 installments in total. The first features a conversation between Mikio Ueno of ESPエンタテインメント大阪 and FM802 DJ Noe Tanaka.
Facts
March 2028
3-minute walk
All 8 episodes
Companies mentioned：株式会社 FM802、BEAT PARK OSAKA、ESPエンタテインメント大阪
“うまい鮨勘,” operated by 株式会社アミノ, will hold a limited-time “Autumn Feast” fair at its Tohoku-area locations from Oct. 23 to Nov. 26, 2026, offering seasonal menu items made with ingredients at their peak.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Through Nov. 26, 2026
5-piece selection of tuna and winter meka! 1,480 yen
88.2% of people with job-change experience said that “knowing the interview evaluation criteria in advance is helpful.” Hokiraon releases free “Job Posting Checklist” and “Interview Evaluation Kit” for owner-operated businesses
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ホキラオン株式会社 has released free templates for owner-operated businesses: a “Job Posting Checklist” and an “Interview Evaluation Kit.” They were created based on the company’s survey of 330 people with job-change experience and are intended to streamline hiring and prevent mismatches.
Facts
Survey results from 330 people with job-change experience
“What is emphasized in interviews” was the most frequently cited response, at 67.3%
Overall score out of 50
Total score out of 30
Can be used for 25 points
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ホキラオン株式会社、RECROOTS、厚生労働省、PR TIMES
Weegent launches “3 Major Packages for New Customer Acquisition and Business Meeting Generation” for companies in Kansai
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株式会社Weegent has launched its “3 Major Packages for New Customer Acquisition and Business Meeting Generation” for companies in the Kansai region, following the establishment of its Osaka office, which opened in August 2026.
Facts
Osaka office opened on August 1, 2026
Available at a special price for a limited 30 companies
We have supported sales activities for more than 100 companies, including listed companies
At a scale of 500 calls and 1,000 messages per month
Approximately 50 carefully selected companies
Begin outreach within as little as 2–3 weeks after the initial consultation
Announces the “26th KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey”
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KPMGインターナショナル has announced the “26th KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey.” While software and digital technologies are becoming central to competitive advantage, Chinese companies are gaining prominence, with projections that 6 of the world's top 10 OEMs will be Chinese companies by 2035.
楽天 to host the technology event “Rakuten AI Technology Conference 2026”
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楽天グループ株式会社 will host “Rakuten AI Technology Conference 2026” on November 14, 2026. The theme is “AI-nization: Enhance & Augment.” Guest speakers from Google Cloud and クラウドストライク, among others, will take the stage. Attendance is free.
Supporting SNS recruitment for childcare and therapeutic support facilities! TikTok and Instagram workshop to be held in Utsunomiya on November 16
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株式会社アスカ and 株式会社LOCLE will hold a free workshop in Utsunomiya on November 16 to support SNS recruitment at childcare and therapeutic support facilities using TikTok and Instagram.
Attendance confirmed in 0.03 seconds just by walking! 共創未来’s facial recognition attendance management system is running a trial campaign, with inquiries also on the rise!
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共創未来株式会社’s facial recognition attendance management system “KaopaEDUCA” was featured in 『日経トレンディ』 and is currently running a trial campaign.
Bath salts “いでゆこごめちゃんのお風呂,” formulated with an extract derived from the hot-spring algae ideyu-kogome (skin-conditioning ingredient), now on sale in Kusatsu Onsen.
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イデユテック株式会社 began selling bath salts “いでゆこごめちゃんのお風呂,” formulated with an extract derived from hot-spring algae ideyu-kogome, in Kusatsu Onsen in October 2026. The crowdfunding campaign raised a total of 1.5 million yen.
Taiwanese leather shoes “HTHREE,” dyed by artisans with brushes. Popular tassel loafers featured at the fitting event! Hand-dyed and non-hand-dyed models available
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ピンコイ株式会社 is holding a reservation-only fitting event, “HTHREE Fitting Room,” in Kanda, Tokyo, featuring HTHREE, a hand-dyed leather shoe brand from Taiwan. In addition to tassel loafers, new ballet flats and Mary Janes are available, with a choice of hand-dyed and non-hand-dyed models.
合同会社OFURO WORKS has taken over the business of 浅間湯, a public bathhouse in Ekoda with a history of approximately 100 years, through the 東京都 public bathhouse succession-matching program. The bathhouse will reopen after renovations in early December 2026. The company plans to transform it into a community hub through industry-academia collaboration with 日本大学芸術学部 and a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE.
White paper published: “Can In-House Talent Handle Field Deployment of AI as Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs)?”
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株式会社くるみバディ has published a white paper explaining the criteria for choosing between in-house implementation, outsourcing, and joint implementation, as well as how to divide responsibilities when deploying AI in business operations.
White paper published: “Designing Workflows to Turn Accumulated CRM Records into ‘the Next Sales Activity’”
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株式会社くるみバディ has published a white paper explaining how to design workflows that connect customer records accumulated in a CRM to the next sales activity.
Jinbei launches “Application-Level Vulnerability Assessment and Security Response Services” — providing end-to-end support from assessment and remediation to maintenance for end-of-support environments such as PHP and Node.js
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ジンベイ株式会社 has launched a new service providing end-to-end support, from vulnerability assessments to remediation and maintenance, for end-of-support environments such as PHP and Node.js.
Karaoke shop opens today! “One-Operator Karaoke” launches on Nintendo Switch/Steam
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SAT-BOX株式会社 launched its new game “One-Operator Karaoke” for Nintendo Switch and Steam on October 22, 2026. The action simulation game consists of 5 areas and 30 stages, in which players handle customer service, cleaning and equipment issues as karaoke shop staff. The price is 980 yen (sale price: 700 yen).
【67 companies participating】Take real-world examples from other companies back to your own! Musashino’s “Joint Study Session” shares practical know-how, from workplace organization to generative AI and on-site digital transformation
A new methodology for creating business innovation from a “social perspective”: “Social-Angle Strategy” — A company employee will speak at the seminar on Thursday, November 5, 2026
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株式会社大広 announced that one of its employees will speak at the “Social-Angle Strategy” seminar on November 5, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
19:00-20:10
Companies mentioned：株式会社大広、daiko strategy*design、Law-Nerve Ltd、Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo
Chat marketing tool “エルサイト” adds AI reply-assistance feature
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株式会社ミショナ updated its chat marketing tool “エルサイト” on October 8, 2026, adding AI reply-assistance features for proofreading, drafting replies and summarizing, as well as improvements to the admin interface.
【Near Maebashi, Gunma】Try electric kick scooters and seated mobility vehicles for free! A 2-day event this weekend, October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)
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株式会社FUGU INNOVATIONS JAPAN and SWALLOW株式会社 will hold a joint test-ride event for electric mobility vehicles on October 24 and 25, 2026, at ヤマダデンキ’s “Tecc LIFE SELECT Maebashi Yoshioka Store.”
A NAKED journaling tour to reflect on yourself at Mount Hiei, one of Japan’s 三 great sacred mountains
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株式会社ネイキッド will run “NAKED's JOURNALING TOUR,” a journaling tour at Mount Hiei where participants can reflect on themselves while experiencing the culture of prayer, from November 9, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
株式会社良品計画 will hold “MUJI’s Essential Clothes: Colors as They Are, Colors We Receive” at ATELIER MUJI inside 無印良品 Ginza from November 28, 2026, to January 11, 2027. The exhibition focuses on color and introduces the process of making products using plant-based dyes and materials.
【Living with Mediterranean Handicrafts】A pop-up shop by 私の部屋 and キャトル・セゾン opens on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Scramble Square
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私の部屋 and キャトル・セゾン, operated by 株式会社私の部屋リビング, have opened a pop-up shop on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Scramble Square showcasing Mediterranean handicrafts.
French bakery “ランドゥメンヌ” to open エキュートエディション渋谷 store on October 28
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French bakery “ランドゥメンヌ” will open its エキュートエディション渋谷 store on October 28. It will serve bread made with house-made natural yeast and viennoiseries made with AOP cultured butter, and will also sell limited-edition charms by founder Yoshimi Ishikawa.
“KADENOVA株式会社” selected as the provisional name of new company to handle Hitachi-branded home appliance business
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The name “KADENOVA株式会社” has been selected for a new company based on the strategic partnership between 日立GLS and ノジマ. The company aims to begin operations during the fiscal year ending in March 2027.
Honda Research & Development, responsible for Honda’s advanced research, seeks candidates for 5 positions across 3 fields—rockets, energy and robotics—in エン’s “Social Impact Hiring Project.”
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エン株式会社 launched a hiring project for 5 positions in the fields of rockets, energy and robotics at Honda Research & Development on October 22, 2026.
株式会社ビズリーチ announced that NTT株式会社 has adopted “Internal BizReach by HRMOS,” a service that helps prevent talent attrition through internal recruiting. Starting in October 2026, NTT Group will launch “NTT Group Job Scout,” a new personnel system in which organizations make direct offers to employees based on their skills and career goals, using the service as its platform.
Finalists from 9 companies selected for “ASIA BEAUTYTECH AWARDS 2026”! Grand prize and runner-up to be decided at pitch contest on Thursday, November 19, 2026
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株式会社アイスタイル held “ASIA BEAUTYTECH AWARDS 2026,” an Asia-wide beauty technology awards program, and announced 9 finalist companies selected from 101 entries. The grand prize and runner-up, among other awards, will be decided at a pitch event on November 19, 2026.
Facts
9 finalist companies
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
5 Asian markets
101 applications
5 entries in the Startup Track
4 entries in the Enterprise Track
Capital: 8.99 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスタイル、Agency for Onsen Resources Inc.、Algal Bio Co., Ltd.、BPLANT、Curly Me Co., Ltd.、MAKEMAKE Co., Ltd.、AMOREPACIFIC、Kao Corporation、MATLANTIS CORPORATION、YA-MAN LTD.
A2O SOUL to release debut album “SUPERSTAR” on November 9! The group brings its original “NEW SYNTHWAVE” sound to the global market
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A2O Entertainment's boy group A2O SOUL will release its debut album, “SUPERSTAR,” on Nov. 9, and launch its distinctive musical style, “NEW SYNTHWAVE.” Its pre-release track has performed well on platforms including QQ Music.
Facts
Nov. 9
6 p.m.
15 members
All 5 songs
Ranks at No. 18
2nd place
6th
4th place
Secured 1st and 2nd place
A total of 3 versions
Companies mentioned：A2O Entertainment、A2O SOUL、A2O LITE、QQ Music
A 3D photo booth where visitors can take commemorative photos with the Blue Demon appears at “青鬼VR 〜ブルーベリー量産計画〜”
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株式会社OpenHeart will provide a photo booth for “青鬼3Dフォト,” where visitors can take commemorative photos with the Blue Demon, at “青鬼VR 〜ブルーベリー量産計画〜,” running at 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ from Oct. 23 to Nov. 23, 2026.
セラク joins ソフトバンク’s “AGENTIC STAR Integration Partner Alliance”
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株式会社セラク has joined the “AGENTIC STAR Integration Partner Alliance,” a partner program promoting the adoption and use of ソフトバンク’s corporate AI platform “AGENTIC STAR,” and has begun collaborating with the company.
キャロットソフトウェア certified as a “DX-certified business operator” by 経済産業省
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キャロットソフトウェア株式会社 was certified as a “DX-certified business operator” by 経済産業省 on Oct. 1, 2026. The company is focusing on 3 areas—DX talent development, development-process DX and business-process DX—and is accelerating its efforts with KPIs including a target of at least 25% of employees holding advanced IPA qualifications.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
15% of the annual IT budget
Share of employees holding advanced IPA qualifications: at least 25.0%
Rate of analysis of review feedback and system defect information: 100%
Rate of workflow adoption for application and approval operations: at least 80%
Maintain the number of major security incidents at 0
Tellus Global uses Tellus Pro to provide satellite data to Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal to assess disaster damage in Nepal and plan recovery measures
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株式会社Tellus Global provided satellite data to the nonprofit Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal in response to a debris-flow disaster near the Nepal-China border, supporting damage assessment and the planning of recovery measures.
A collaboration event between “麻雀一番街” and the TV anime “賭ケグルイ××” begins Oct. 22. “Students of 私立百花王学園” appear in the game! The event features plenty of exclusive content, including collaboration-only illustrations and a commemorative mahjong-table background!
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Formirai Co., Ltd. announced that a collaboration event between the online mahjong game “麻雀一番街” and the TV anime “賭ケグルイ××” will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 20.
Osaka’s Higo-bashi Chinese restaurant 竹門｜TAKEMON extends its opening commemorative course. Food influencers visit to experience shark fin “beyond just whole-braised fin”
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Osaka’s Higo-bashi shark fin specialty restaurant 竹門｜TAKEMON has extended the reservation period for its opening commemorative course, “STANDARD ～フカヒレを知る～,” through Nov. 30, 2026, and the period for dining through Dec. 30 of the same year. Food influencers have also visited to report on the experience, which showcases the many ways to enjoy shark fin beyond whole-braised fin.
Facts
Opening commemorative price: 15,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Regular price: 18,000 yen (tax included) plus a 10% service charge
To celebrate the anime adaptation of “ホタルの嫁入り,” POP UP STORE events will be held at 2 locations in Tokyo! A wide range of merchandise featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations will be on sale
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株式会社ファムエンタテイメント will hold POP UP STORE events at 町田モディ and 丸善丸の内本店 to celebrate the anime adaptation of the manga “ホタルの嫁入り,” selling merchandise featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations.
一般社団法人軽貨物ロジスティクス協会 announced that, marking “Light Cargo Day” on Oct. 24, it has designated 2026 as the “first year of putting reforms into practice and taking action.” The association will work to address challenges such as driver shortages and safety management and advance 5 reform pledges.
Facts
Approximately 34% (equivalent to approximately 900 million tons)
株式会社稲葉製作所 to begin airing new TV commercial “100人乗っても大丈夫2026篇” nationwide on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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株式会社稲葉製作所 will begin airing its new TV commercial, “100人乗っても大丈夫2026篇,” nationwide on Oct. 23, 2026. The commercial features “コモストリート,” a town making use of “コモ・スペース,” and a scene in which “100 people stand on the roof” to demonstrate the products’ durability.
サイオニックエーアイ officially launches “STORM Act” in Japan, enabling users to build and improve business AI agents through conversations with AI
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サイオニックエーアイ officially launched “STORM Act” in Japan on Oct. 1, 2026. The feature enables users to build and improve workflows for business AI agents through conversations with AI.
Facts
Officially launched in Japan on Oct. 1, 2026
Has been available in beta since January 2026
Established in March 2025
Companies mentioned：サイオニックエーアイ株式会社、LINE、NAVER、Sionic AI Inc.
セイノースタッフサービス × 学研ホールディングス strengthen use of foreign talent, recruiting locally in Indonesia ahead of the launch of the specified skilled worker “logistics warehouse sector”
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株式会社セイノースタッフサービス conducted local recruitment in Indonesia and selected 17 candidates, in preparation for the launch of the specified skilled worker “logistics warehouse sector” in April 2027. It is using a program supervised by 学研ホールディングス to establish support for Japanese-language acquisition and workplace retention.
New live-action and AI TV shopping service launches, tackling both AI’s “technical limitations” and TV advertising’s barriers of “production time” and “cost” (株式会社ストリート)
A stylish cabin becomes a one-day shop! About 700 people visit “Marche in a Cabin” in Fujimi, Nagano Prefecture
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About 700 people visited the “3rd Marche in a Cabin,” held by 株式会社グリーンベル at its exhibition site in Fujimi, Nagano Prefecture. The event featured 36 vendors, using cabins and garages as shops.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Approximately 700 people
36 vendors
30 retail vendors
6 food trucks
Approximately 600 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンベル、Garage Outfitters、DULTON、POST GENERAL、MERCURY、5050WORKSHOP、WEST VILLAGE TOKYO
Eye Care LaBo begins advertising on Tokyo-area route buses, with campaigns on 3 operators: 関東バス, 都営バス, and 立川バス
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株式会社アイケアLaBo will run route bus advertisements starting in October 2026 on some routes in Tokyo and the Tama area operated by 3 companies: 関東バス, 都営バス, and 立川バス. The campaign aims to raise awareness of its 80 stores nationwide.
Run at full speed in front of Tokyo Station. A 30m time-trial event that goes beyond the bounds of sport. Beijing Olympic medalist Nobuharu Asahara to appear / Sota Wada, who clocked Kyoto’s first time in the 3-second range, will also compete in Tokyo
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Original公益財団法人日本陸上競技連盟と株式会社SPEED STARは、2026年10月31日に東京駅行幸通りで「SPEED STAR 30m DASH CHALLENGE 東京大会」を開催する。北京五輪メダリストの朝原宣治氏や塚原直貴氏がキッズクリニックを担当し、京都で史上初の3秒台（3秒98）を記録した和田蒼汰選手も出場予定。
“Next FP Award” special website launches! Meet the next-generation financial planners bringing value to society, with detailed profiles and initiatives from all 15 award recipients
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日本FP協会 has launched a special website featuring the profiles and initiatives of the 15 recipients of the inaugural “Next FP Award 2026.”
First look: Aerobatic flight camp with in-flight instruction from world champion Yoshihide Muroya | Selective “Race Pilot Program” | November 4 at Fukushima Sky Park
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株式会社パスファインダー will give the press its first look on November 4 at an intensive aerobatic flight camp for the selective Race Pilot Program (RPP), led by air-racing world champion Yoshihide Muroya, at Fukushima Sky Park.
Facts
Nov. 4
Progresses over about 5 years
400 km/h
Up to 10G
About 8,000 total flight hours
Flight training began in September 2023
Flight training began in September 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社パスファインダー、PATHFINDER、LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING、REDFOX Airshows、JAPAN AEROBATICS COMPETITION 2026 実行委員会
Applications for briefings on the “Trust Method,” which supports restaurant startups, reached 234 in January–September 2026, about 1.8 times the year-earlier figure; 19 restaurants had opened by September
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株式会社ムジャキフーズ announced that applications for briefings on its “Trust Method” restaurant startup support program reached 234 in January–September 2026, about 1.8 times the year-earlier figure, and that 19 restaurants had opened by September.
As autumn deepens, enjoy a moving cultural experience immersed in masterpieces and music. Find the perfect way to enjoy what you love with the “November issue of the Docomo MAX Selection Guide”
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株式会社NTTドコモ has released the “Docomo MAX Selection Guide: November Issue,” featuring notable streaming content for November 2026 from among the video services available as benefits of the “Docomo MAX” and “Docomo Poikatsu MAX” plans.
CyberomiX to hold symposium featuring 6 pioneering researchers shaping the future of cancer research at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association
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株式会社CyberomiX held a sponsored symposium on the next generation of cancer research at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association, held on September 24, 2026, at the Kyoto International Conference Center.
Facts
September 24 (Thu.)–26 (Sat.), 2026
85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association
<GINZA SIX XMAS 2026> New art by André Saraiva arrives: an immersive Christmas experience filling GINZA SIX with “LOVE”
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From November 6 to December 25, 2026, GINZA SIX will present an interactive Christmas promotion themed around “LOVE” by André Saraiva. The rooftop garden will feature a synthetic skating rink and live events, offering an experience in which the entire facility becomes a work of art.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
Adults (high school students and older): 2,000 yen
Children (junior high school students and younger): 1,500 yen
Accompanying person fee: 300 yen
[Capacity] 75 people
[Number of participants] 300 people
Companies mentioned：GINZA SIXリテールマネジメント株式会社、GINZA SIX
“BabyBand” cranial shape correction helmet adopted by 326 medical institutions across 43 prefectures; cumulative units supplied reach 15,000
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“BabyBand,” a cranial shape correction helmet developed by 株式会社Berry, has been adopted by 326 medical institutions across 43 prefectures since its launch in July 2022, with cumulative units supplied reaching 15,000.
サクソバンク Securities has announced partnerships with 9 world-class athletes in sports including soccer and F1, and launched a brand initiative exploring the mindsets and discipline shared by elite sports and investor psychology.
Companies mentioned：サクソバンク証券株式会社、サクソバンク、Saxo Bank、J. Safra Sarasin Group
[PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] フルーツギャザリング イオンモール福岡店 reopens after renovation! Customers will also receive an original pouch
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フルーツギャザリング イオンモール福岡店, which carries PAUL & JOE BEAUTE, will reopen after renovation on October 23, 2026. Customers who spend 5,500 yen or more, including tax, will receive an original pouch.
Facts
¥7,480 (tax included)
5,500 yen or more including tax
Oct. 23, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、ポール ＆ ジョー ボーテ、フルーツギャザリング イオンモール福岡店、イオンモール福岡
grounds, operated by 株式会社FOOLS, is launching its second collaboration shoe collection with YUEQI QI. The shoes feature 2 types of outsoles, MOOPIE and JEWELRY, and are scheduled to go on sale on October 31.
Facts
Price: 94,600 yen (tax included)
Price: 68,200 yen (tax included)
Scheduled release date: October 31 (Sat.)
Sizes: 22 cm–30 cm
The second collaboration following the 2023 AW collection
NTTグループ launches offer-based personnel system, “NTT Group Job Scout”
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NTTグループ will launch its offer-based personnel system, “NTT Group Job Scout,” during October 2026. The system uses SAP SuccessFactors Talent Intelligence Hub and a system from 株式会社ビズリーチ to match employees with opportunities based on their skills and make direct offers. It will cover approximately 100,000 employees at 66 companies, including NTT DOCOMO, NTT DATA, NTT East and NTT West.
First book in “Kakehashi no Hon,” a new series connecting different fields through the lens of medicine and care: Otagaisama no Shiso—What We Thought About with Minami Medical Co-op
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株式会社医学書院 will publish the first title in “Kakehashi no Hon,” a new series connecting different fields through the lens of medicine and care: Otagaisama no Shiso—What We Thought About with Minami Medical Co-op, by Atsuaki Suzuki, on October 26, 2026.
A winter event bringing together Snoopy and his siblings! Returning to グランベリーパーク for a limited time this year: “Grandberry Christmas ‘Together this Holiday’”
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The limited-time Christmas event “Grandberry Christmas ‘Together this Holiday’” will be held at グランベリーパーク, operated by 株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント, from November 14 to December 25, 2026. The Snoopy-themed program will include a Christmas tree, paper hat giveaways, workshops and an ice arena.
PLST (プラステ) to reopen its Kyoto Kawaramachi store as “プラステ 京都店” on Friday, November 6, following renovations
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PLST (プラステ), a brand in the ファーストリテイリング group, will reopen its Kyoto Kawaramachi store as “プラステ 京都店” on November 6. Located on the 3rd floor of ユニクロ Kyoto, the store will hold a raffle featuring special-price products and prizes including sweets from KINEEL.
Hakujyu Plaza, where visitors can try the “Helstrom” electrotherapy device, to open in Nakano, Tokyo, in October! Aiming to build a healthy community
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will open “Hakujyu Plaza Saginomiya Store,” an experiential showroom for the “Helstrom” electrotherapy device, in Nakano, Tokyo, on October 26, 2026.
Hakujyu Plaza, where visitors can try the “Helstrom” electrotherapy device, to open in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, in October! Aiming to build a healthy community
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will open “Hakujyu Plaza WATTS Iwatsuki Store,” an experiential showroom for the “Helstrom” electrotherapy device, in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on October 26, 2026.
Finally, this weekend! “PIST6 Autumn Festival 2026” to be held Oct. 24 and 25
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株式会社JPF will hold “PIST6 Autumn Festival 2026,” hosted by Chiba City, at Chiba JPF Dome on Oct. 24 and 25. New attractions include mold doll-making, a pitch-black maze, a food truck produced by Takashi Ogino, and various performances.
Development of technology to evaluate all-solid-state battery materials using quantum computers selected for NEDO Quantum Prize Project, 第二期
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株式会社QunaSys and シャープ have been selected for the second phase of NEDO’s Quantum Prize Competition Program and will advance the development of technology to evaluate all-solid-state battery materials using quantum computers.
Interactive AI virtual human “HITO” now available through SB C&S
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株式会社Aww announced that SB C&S will begin offering the interactive AI virtual human “HITO” on Oct. 6, 2026. This will expand availability through SB C&S’s nationwide sales network of approximately 15,000 companies.
Chaos map of Rakuten consulting firms 2026 released | EC market for merchandise reaches 15.2194 trillion yen, with an EC penetration rate of 9.78%
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StockSun株式会社 has released the “Chaos Map of Rakuten Consulting Firms [2026 Edition],” classifying 20 consulting firms that support Rakuten Marketplace sellers into 6 categories. According to a survey by 経済産業省, the 2024 EC market for merchandise was worth 15.2194 trillion yen, with an EC penetration rate of 9.78%.
“Governance is the key to scaling AI across the enterprise”: Boomi Chairman and CEO visits Japan to introduce an AI governance platform that supports production deployment of AI agents — Boomi World Tour Tokyo 2026 held
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Boomi held “Boomi World Tour Tokyo 2026” in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2026, where Chairman and CEO Steve Lucas introduced “Agent Control Plane,” a management platform for AI agents. The event also shared the case study of Multiquip社, a subsidiary of 伊藤忠商事, and leadership rankings from Gartner/Forrester.
Facts
Reduced parts search time by 90%
Kept the hallucination (incorrect response) rate below 0.5%
Ranked first for 12 consecutive times in the iPaaS category
Ranked first for 2 consecutive years in the API management category
86% of leaders said they had “moved beyond the AI agent PoC stage”
Additional costs averaging $2.1 million were incurred
Cut troubleshooting time from several hours to 35 seconds
Used by more than 30,000 companies worldwide
90,000 enterprise AI agents have been deployed
Companies mentioned：Boomi, LP.、Boomi株式会社、伊藤忠商事、Multiquip社、Lunar.dev、SAP、Salesforce、早稲田大学、三菱オートリース、日揮グローバル、野村総合研究所、SunBridge Partners, Inc.
Pancake specialist gives Nagoya cuisine a twist! “Miso nikomi” and “ankake” become 2 types of soup pasta, debuting exclusively in Nagoya
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フークル株式会社’s pancake specialty restaurant オリジナルパンケーキハウス will introduce 2 new varieties inspired by Nagoya’s food culture, “Miso Nikomi Soup Pasta” and “Ankake Soup Pasta,” exclusively at its Lachic Nagoya location from Oct. 23, 2026.
リングロー株式会社 announced that the median purchase price for the R∞PC series sold through “R∞PC Direct” from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, was 94,100 yen. This falls within the “80,000 yen or more but less than 120,000 yen” price range, the most common planned budget for purchasing a computer.
ベトナム航空 will exhibit as the main partner at “Vietnam Food Festival 2026,” to be held at Shiba Park in Tokyo on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, and will run a campaign for social media followers and mileage program members.
Facts
An attendance of approximately 80,000 is expected
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Established in 1993 as Vietnam’s national airline
22 cities in Vietnam
Connecting 39 cities overseas
Operating a total of 118 routes
Operating flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from 4 airports
Selected as one of the world’s top 20 airlines in 2024
[Online event on 11/11 (Wed.) / Free to attend] Ishikawa Relocation Seminar: “Challenges in Noto, Starting with a Solo Move”
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Announcement of an online relocation seminar hosted by 石川県. The event will feature Wataru Okada, who has experience relocating solo to the Noto region, as a guest speaker to discuss his firsthand experience and available support programs. Participation is free.
“Edge 1060,” the first cycling computer with voice control, and “Tacx Nera,” featuring a built-in motion pod that moves naturally forward, backward, left, and right, both launch on Nov. 6 (Fri.)
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Garmin Japan will launch the Edge 1060 GPS cycling computer with voice control and the Tacx Nera smart trainer with a built-in motion pod on Nov. 6, 2026.
Tokyo, the Financial Services Agency, Google, JAXA and others confirmed as speakers. Companies speaking at Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026 announced, with discussions on the forefront of the carbon credit market
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Carbon EX株式会社 announced the speakers for Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 17, 2026. Government agencies and leading companies, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Financial Services Agency, Google and JAXA, will take part in the forum to discuss trends in the carbon credit market and GX strategies.
Cost per inquiry dramatically improved to ¥13,000! Case study published on みんなのおうち’s introduction of “hands-on support”
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株式会社博士.com published a case study on 株式会社みんなのおうち, which provides website production and systems development for real estate companies. With hands-on support from a dedicated consultant, the company addressed sluggish growth in member registrations and dramatically improved its cost per inquiry to ¥13,000.
Wins the top “Leader” rating in 2 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall
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株式会社ailead received the top “Leader” rating at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 17th consecutive term in the Sales Enablement Tools category and its 15th consecutive term in the SFA Tools category.
D2C wins awards for 2 works, including an ACC Bronze, at Japan’s largest awards, the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS
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The Marketing & Creative Division of 株式会社D2C won an ACC Bronze in the Branded Communication category and was selected as an ACC finalist in the Design category at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, one of Japan’s largest creative awards.
Facts
There were 2,545 entries
Companies mentioned：株式会社D2C、森永乳業株式会社、株式会社電通、アドミュージアム東京、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社NTTアド、株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS、株式会社CARTA ZERO CXクリエイティブ局
[Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture] “Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Al Plaza Hirakata Store” opens Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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株式会社保険見直し本舗, a subsidiary of 株式会社保険見直し本舗グループ, will open a new store, “Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Al Plaza Hirakata Store,” inside the Al Plaza Hirakata shopping center in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 23, 2026.