Fairy Devices to exhibit at KDDI SUMMIT 2026!
OriginalFairy Devices株式会社は、2026年10月27日と28日に開催されるKDDI SUMMIT 2026に共創パートナーとして出展し、製造現場の作業映像解析ソリューションなどを展示する。
Facts
- Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
- Wednesday the 28th
Companies mentioned：Fairy Devices株式会社、KDDI株式会社
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First renovation in 26 years on the market! The “Seijo Ishii Hamburger Steak” series gets even tastier with a refresh on Saturday, Oct. 24!
株式会社成城石井 will refresh its long-selling “Seijo Ishii Hamburger Steak” series for the first time in its 26th year on the market, launching the updated products in all stores and online starting Oct. 24, 2026. Amid price increases due to rising ingredient costs, the company pursued greater deliciousness by increasing the proportion of Japanese Black beef and using new ingredients.
Facts
- In its 26th year on the market
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- All 231 Seijo Ishii stores
- Cumulative annual sales of 880,000 units
- 14% of the previous product
- to 26%※１
- Price: ¥539 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社成城石井
Solve mysteries while exploring Tokoname in autumn! 2 mystery-solving events to enjoy along the Yakimono Sanpomichi
Original愛知県常滑市の観光エリア「やきもの散歩道」で、本格派と家族向けを含む2種類の謎解きまち歩きイベントが開催されている。
Facts
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 300 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：愛知県、愛知県常滑市、とこなめ観光案内所
Original【神戸市×ロスゼロ】「KOBEグルメコレクション」に出展！おいしく楽しみながら食品ロス削減へ（10/31・11/1）
Original株式会社ロスゼロは、2026年10月31日と11月1日に神戸市で開催される「KOBEグルメコレクション」に出展し、食品ロス削減の啓発活動を行う。
Facts
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and Sunday, Nov. 1
- More than 40 booths will gather
- Admission: Free
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロスゼロ、神戸市環境局、神戸市
Generative AI chatbot “HelpNAVi” to be introduced at the International Imaging Equipment Exhibition 2026! AI guide will help visitors find exhibitors and products based on technical challenges at manufacturing sites
株式会社CBTソリューションズ announced that its in-house-developed generative AI chatbot, HelpNAVi, will serve as the official navigator at the International Imaging Equipment Exhibition 2026, organized by Adcom Media.
Facts
- Original2026年12月2日(水)～4日(金)
- 3 days
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社シー・ビー・ティ・ソリューションズ、株式会社CBTソリューションズ、アドコム・メディア株式会社
“Equipment Investment and Business Growth Support Package” launched for corporate leasing companies. Support from equipment installation through improved earnings and business growth
株式会社ルミッション will begin offering its “Equipment Investment and Business Growth Support Package” to corporate leasing companies on Oct. 22, 2026. The package aims to help leasing companies address their client businesses’ management challenges, build long-term relationships and create new revenue streams. A referral rewards program will also be offered.
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Up to ¥750,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社ルミッション
Considering unconscious assumptions
鳴門市役所 will hold a seminar to address unconscious assumptions (unconscious bias) and promote the realization of a gender-equal society. The speaker will be Akemi Yamano of the Tokushima Career Consultant Association. The seminar will be held at city hall on Nov. 6.
Facts
- Nov. ６
- 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
- 2nd floor
Companies mentioned：鳴門市役所、一般社団法人徳島県キャリアコンサルタント協会
Anon Encounters collection, created in collaboration with artist Lucas Beaufort, to launch in earnest this autumn
Burton will launch its Anon Encounters collection in earnest this autumn, a collaboration between its Anon brand and French artist Lucas Beaufort.
Facts
- ¥37,400 (tax included)
- ¥50,600 (including tax)
- ¥24,200 (tax included)
- ¥44,000 (tax included)
- ¥5,500 (tax included)
- ¥11,000 (tax included)
- ¥22,550 (including tax)
- 2001
- 2021
- 1977
Companies mentioned：バートンジャパン合同会社、Burton、Anon、Burton Snowboards
“RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Hiroshima” to be held
リコージャパン株式会社’s Hiroshima branch will hold “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Hiroshima” from Nov. 18 to 19, 2026, featuring 52 solution exhibits and seminars on AI utilization and promoting digital transformation.
Facts
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- 52 latest solutions
- 12 talks to be held
- 17,088 people (as of April 2026)
- 337 locations (as of April 2026)
- Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026
Companies mentioned：リコージャパン株式会社、Microsoft Corporation、リコーグループ
“Pococha” and Hokuriku Broadcasting launch live-streaming initiative linked to their programs!
The live-streaming app “Pococha,” operated by 株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー, and 北陸放送 (MRO) have launched live streams linked to television and radio programs. For the first installment, ほくりくアイドル部’s 松井祐香里 will livestream from the Kanazawa Marathon 2026 on Oct. 25, 2026.
Facts
- October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
- More than 7.75 million cumulative downloads
- Established in March 1999
- Stock code: 2432
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、DeNA、北陸放送株式会社、MRO
J-Beauty meets visitors at an LA culture festival. “We want to see more Japanese brands come to America”: Attendees send a heartfelt appeal. Trenders’ “J-Beauty REST” exhibition report
トレンダーズ株式会社 exhibited its J-Beauty curation booth “J-Beauty REST” at the Los Angeles culture festival “A Spell In The Sky” on Sept. 12, 2026, showcasing Japanese brands including キャンメイク, ビオレ and メイクキープ.
Facts
- Sept. 12, 2026
- 14:00〜20:30
- Valid responses: 11
- A flow lasting approximately 5–10 minutes
Companies mentioned：トレンダーズ株式会社、In The Sky 実行委員会、独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構、JETRO、JAPAN HOUSE、キャンメイク、ビオレ、メイクキープ、ALBION、KOSE、Hydeout Productions、Nulbarich、Onigiri by Hyuga、Tenkatori、UMACHA、Estrano、大塚製薬
[Handa City, Aichi Prefecture] Local government and companies work together to tackle regional challenges. Co-creation event featuring city executives to be held at STATION Ai [Oct. 28]
Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, will hold a “reverse pitch” event at STATION Ai in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2026. Senior officials will present challenges to companies on disaster preparedness, water supply and sewerage, school safety, and human resources.
Facts
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
- Original４人の幹部職員
- More than 60 companies
Companies mentioned：半田市役所、STATION Ai
TBWA HAKUHODO wins a total of 15 awards at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, including 3 top honors (Prime Minister’s Award/ACC Grand Prix)
Original株式会社TBWA HAKUHODOは、「2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS」で総理大臣賞／ACCグランプリ3賞を含む計15の賞を受賞した。受賞作品にはサントリーホールディングスの「ギルティ炭酸 NOPE」、東京都・NHKグループなどの「サインエール」、ポプラ社の「ぶたすけのラッパ」などが含まれる。
Facts
- A total of 15 awards
- 150 days since launch
- 100 million bottles sold
- Available in more than 40 countries worldwide
- Founded in 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社TBWA HAKUHODO、TBWA HAKUHODO、TBWA博報堂、博報堂、TBWAワールドワイド、サントリーホールディングス、東京都、株式会社5005、NHKグループ、NHKエンタープライズ、NHKグローバルメディアサービス、ポプラ社、MIXI、FUKKO DESIGN、日産自動車
Awaji Island’s earliest Christmas tree lighting, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026! One of the largest Christmas trees on Awaji Island, standing 9 m tall, to appear at Awaji Highway Oasis! Directly connected to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the spot is set to become one of the Kansai region’s premier “earliest Christmas” destinations
Awaji Highway Oasis, operated by ユーアールエー株式会社, will light up a 9 m Christmas tree on Oct. 28, 2026, and hold a related event on Nov. 21.
Facts
- October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
- 9 m tall
- Marking its 23rd year
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
- Original17時30分
- Approximately 10,000 bulbs in total
- Scheduled for Friday, Dec. 25
- 51 large sightseeing buses
- Capacity for 560 standard-sized cars
Companies mentioned：ユーアールエー株式会社、洲本少年少女合唱団、南あわじ市少年少女合唱団、コーラス・ピアチェーレ、サンフードサービス㈱、淡路フェリーボート（株）、塩屋土地（株）、アイジー興産（株）
株式会社パーソナルフロンティア introduces role-play AI “TalkAId” to train new mobile phone sales staff, cutting the time to complete training from approximately 6–9 months to under 3 months
株式会社パーソナルフロンティア introduced 木村情報技術株式会社’s role-play AI “TalkAId” for new employee training, reducing the time to complete training from approximately 6–9 months to under 3 months and cutting labor costs by 20–25%.
Facts
- Under 3 months
- Approximately 6–9 months
- 20〜25%
- April 2026
- May 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社パーソナルフロンティア、木村情報技術株式会社
[Held Nov. 4] 株式会社Dooox to host free online webinar featuring a live demonstration of “What Can AI Do? How to Use It in Your Work”
株式会社Dooox will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 4, 2026, featuring a live demonstration of ways to use AI in business operations and security measures.
Facts
- Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
- 12:00〜13:00
- Capacity: 100 people
- Established: June 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社Dooox、Claude、ChatGPT、Gemini
Original【助けを求める人を守り、地域の安全・安心を支えるホテル】コンフォートホテル浜松、浜松中央警察署と連携し「かけこみステーション」訓練を実施
株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン conducted a practical drill at コンフォートホテル浜松 on Oct. 21, 2026, in coordination with Hamamatsu Central Police Station. As part of its “Emergency Shelter Station” initiative, the drill simulated ensuring the safety of domestic violence victims and children in protective custody.
Facts
- Oct. 21, 2026
- 2 hotel staff members
- 4 Hamamatsu Central Police Station officers
- 99 Comfort brand hotels nationwide
- Capital: 20 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン、チョイスホテルズジャパン、コンフォートホテル浜松、チョイスホテルズインターナショナル
Original東京都、金融庁、Google、JAXAなどが登壇決定。カーボンクレジット市場の最前線を議論する「Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026」登壇企業を発表
OriginalGreen Carbon株式会社は、2026年11月17日に東京ビッグサイトで開催されるカーボンクレジット特化型フォーラム「Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026」の登壇企業第1弾を発表した。東京都、金融庁、Google、JAXAなど行政機関や企業が参加し、GX・脱炭素市場の動向を議論する。
Facts
- Nov. 17, 2026
- 10,000 yen
- 20,000 yen
- 100,000 yen
- 400 million yen
- Approximately 6,220t
- About 40,000 ha
- About 90,000 ha
- 6,749t
Companies mentioned：Green Carbon株式会社、東京都、金融庁、Google、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、ジクシス株式会社、オリックス株式会社、デロイトトーマツベンチャーサポート株式会社、株式会社Archeda、株式会社東京証券取引所、NIKKEI GX、株式会社アングルクリエイト、Carbon EX株式会社、アスエネ株式会社、SBIホールディングス株式会社
“Protecting children from reverberant noise” — First study session of the Council for Addressing Acoustic Challenges in After-School Care and Educational Facilities held at Pixie Dust Technologies headquarters
Led by Pixie Dust Technologies, the first study session of the Council for Addressing Acoustic Challenges in After-School Care and Educational Facilities was held in Yaesu, Tokyo. Five construction companies and Chuo Ward assembly members took part in discussions, including sharing measured data showing reduced reverberation times and developing guidelines in collaboration with local government.
Facts
- October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
- 5 companies involved in construction and spatial design
- Reverberation time shortened from approximately 1.4 seconds to approximately 0.8 seconds
- Company established in May 2017
Companies mentioned：ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社オカムラ、株式会社丹青社
Celebrating the release of “Escape From Playtime,” the new “Poppy Playtime” game! Preorders open for new products and special bundles, plus an X campaign to win a plush toy
インフォレンズ株式会社 will celebrate the release of “Escape From Playtime,” the new “Poppy Playtime” horror game, by opening preorders for new products and limited-edition bundles starting Oct. 22, 2026, and running a plush toy giveaway campaign on X.
Facts
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 13:00
- Scheduled to go on sale sequentially from mid-November 2026
- [Bendable figure] 4.5 inches
- [Action figure] 7 inches
- [Action figure] 12 inches
- Price: ¥3,300 (including tax)
- Price: ¥7,700 (including tax)
- Price: ¥5,500 (including tax)
- Price: ¥4,950 (including tax)
- Price: ¥1,320 (including tax)
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,500 (tax included)
- For 2 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社、INFOLENS GEEK SHOP、マクファーレン・トイズ、池袋PARCO
STYZ X, STYZ’s AI transformation business, launches Mimiria, a solution for building a corporate brain. Turning companies’ “undocumented know-how” into a management resource
株式会社STYZ has launched Mimiria, a solution that uses AI interviews to collect and structure undocumented know-how and decision-making criteria within companies, then connects them to internal AI tools. The knowledge base can be built in about 4 weeks, helping eliminate reliance on individual employees and advance the use of AI in operations.
Facts
- 91.6%
- 3.9%
- 4.5%
- Approximately 4 weeks
- 30–50 minutes
- 143,695,003 yen
- 60 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社STYZ、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA
Official credit card launched for Mazari, a 7-member idol group whose concept is “curses”
ナッジ株式会社 has partnered with the idol group マザリ and launched the official マザリカード credit card on October 22, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Over 200
- 3,000 yen (tax included)
- 25 colors of
- February 12, 2020
- Approximately 4.7 billion yen
Companies mentioned：ナッジ株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、BSIグループジャパン
The 15th AKTIO Underage Beach Volleyball Academy was held
株式会社アクティオ held the 15th AKTIO Underage Beach Volleyball Academy, organized by ビーチバレースタイル, on October 17, 2026, at the Obama Beach Volleyball Court in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture.
Facts
- Vol. 15
- Oct. 17, 2026
- 16m × 8m
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクティオ、アクティオ、ビーチバレースタイル
[Mandatory measures to prevent customer harassment starting in October 2026] Following the law’s implementation, about 70% of workers say their attitudes have changed. The most common change was “Individuals should not have to put up with it (56.9%),” while about 60% said they “would not want to keep working” at companies that neglect countermeasures
A survey conducted by 株式会社RevComm following the mandatory customer harassment prevention measures introduced in October 2026 found that the attitudes of about 70% of customer service employees had changed, with “individuals should not have to put up with it” seeing a particularly large increase. Meanwhile, companies’ countermeasures remain inadequate, adoption of real-time AI detection is low, and employees are more likely to consider leaving companies that neglect countermeasures.
Facts
- 400 employees
- 70.3% selected an option other than “No particular change”
- Individuals should not have to endure unreasonable treatment by putting up with it (56.9%)
Companies mentioned：株式会社RevComm、MiiTel、Forbes AI 50 2023、CES® 2025、日本スタートアップ大賞2025
Received a total donation of ¥20 million from 株式会社三洋産業. Ongoing support since 2020 is helping a child-care facility in Myanmar, a free hospital in Cambodia, and disaster-hit areas of Kumamoto at the same time
特定非営利活動法人ジャパンハート received a total donation of ¥20 million from 株式会社三洋産業. The funds will go toward renovating a child-care facility in Myanmar (¥10 million), supporting the operation of a free hospital in Cambodia (¥5 million), and assisting areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake (¥5 million).
Facts
- 10 million yen
- ¥5 million
- More than ¥170 million
- About 130 people live there
- A 200-bed hospital providing completely free care
- 285 people and 1,377 cases
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人ジャパンハート、株式会社三洋産業
Dell Technologies expands enterprise agentic AI from the desktop to the data center with NVIDIA
Dell has partnered with NVIDIA and announced expanded capabilities for Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. The number of adopting companies has grown to more than 6,500, and new solutions and infrastructure have been introduced to support secure production deployment of agentic AI from the desktop to the data center.
Facts
- More than 6,500 companies
- From 5,000 in the previous quarter
- Expected to become the largest workload by 2028
- Projected to grow about 3 times faster than generative AI by 2030
- While inference costs are expected to fall by more than 90% by 2030
- Token consumption is projected to increase 24 times
- 59% of companies cite uncertainty over ROI (return on investment) as the biggest obstacle to AI adoption
- 83% say end-to-end vendor support throughout the AI lifecycle is their top priority when selecting an AI partner
- Can deliver up to 90% greater cost efficiency
- Already, 81% of companies have begun planning, piloting, or deploying PCs
- Up to company-wide deployment of more than 1,000 systems
- Available in a 64GB unified memory configuration
- Up to 748GB of coherent memory and
- 20 petaflops of FP4 computing performance
Companies mentioned：デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、NVIDIA、Dell、Reflection、Dynatrace、Mistral、Fogsphere、SUSE Linux、Red Hat
Attenir products to go on sale at パルファン ヴェルサウォーク西尾店 starting Friday, October 23, 2026
株式会社アテニア will begin selling cleansing oils, skincare products, and more at パルファン ヴェルサウォーク西尾店 in Aichi Prefecture from October 23, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 23, 2026
- 175mL
- 350mL
Companies mentioned：株式会社アテニア、パルファン ヴェルサウォーク西尾店
Original【銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ】2026秋 新作ブライダルリング発売「Always You（オールウェイズ ユー）」これまでも、これからも。いつも、ずっと。
銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ, a bridal jewelry specialty store operated by 株式会社NEW ART, began selling its new “Always You” ring at 69 stores nationwide on October 24, 2026.
Facts
- 69 stores nationwide
- Starting October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
- Gift card worth 3,000 yen
- More than 18,000 pieces in stock at all times
- More than 700 ring styles
- Certified as a diamond with the highest rating, Ultimate
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEW ART、銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ、東急百貨店吉祥寺店、株式会社 矢野経済研究所、株式会社NEW ART HOLDINGS、エクセルコ ダイヤモンド
Newly drawn illustrations of 7 characters enjoying a theme park! “Ouran High School Host Club” at NAMJATOWN opens Friday, November 13!
A collaboration event with the TV anime “Ouran High School Host Club” will be held from November 13, 2026, at NAMJATOWN, an indoor theme park operated by 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス. Original merchandise, mini-games, desserts, and food will be available.
Facts
- Nov. 13, 2026
- January 11, 2027
- 2,000 yen
- 550 yen
- 880 yen
- 1,500 yen
- 600 yen
- 1,300 yen
- 1,200 yen
- 1,400 yen
- 790 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、NAMJATOWN、白泉社、ＶＡＰ、ＮＴＶ、ＢＯＮＥＳ、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
[2026 Humidifier Sales Update] Interior-friendly design and ease of use drive popularity. Top 5 humidifiers chosen to combat dry air revealed
OriginalFrancfrancが2026年9月14日から10月12日の販売実績に基づく加湿器売れ筋ランキングTOP5を発表。1位は「ルナ」、2位以下は「カーラ」「ルーチェ」「テン」「コトン」で、デザイン性と機能性を兼ね備えた製品が上位を占めた。
Facts
- ¥5,480 each
- ¥5,980 each
- ¥3,800 each
- 1,900 yen each
- ¥3,280 each
- ¥3,420 each
- 19,800 yen each
- ¥14,800 each
- More than 90,000 items sold cumulatively※3
Companies mentioned：Francfranc、株式会社Francfranc、Francfranc BAZAR
Originalバイウィル、プロテリアルによる島根県奥出雲町の森林J-クレジット調達・長期連携を支援
株式会社バイウィル supported the sale of forest-based J-Credits from 島根県奥出雲町 to 株式会社プロテリアル and shared the case as an example of long-term collaboration between the two companies and promotion of GX.
Facts
- More than 1,600°C
Companies mentioned：株式会社バイウィル、株式会社プロテリアル、島根県奥出雲町、日本政府
株式会社ＴＫＣ marked its 60th anniversary on October 22
株式会社ＴＫＣ marked its 60th anniversary on October 22. Specializing in accounting firms and local governments, the company’s TKC System is used by more than 650,000 companies to file corporate tax returns electronically, and more than 60% of local governments nationwide use the system.
Facts
- 60th anniversary
- 650,000 companies
- More than 60% of organizations
- Capital: ¥5.7 billion
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＴＫＣ
ASKUL wins 2026 Good Design Awards for 3 product and service initiatives
3 products and services from アスクル株式会社 have won 2026 Good Design Awards, with 2 of them selected for Good Design Best 100.
Facts
- 3 product and service initiatives
- 2026 Good Design Award
- “Good Design Best 100,” awarded to 100 outstanding entries
- Assessment of more than 15,000 items sold by ASKUL
Companies mentioned：アスクル株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会
Original【クロスホテル大阪】異空間へ誘う伝統芸能「能」を体感！大槻能楽堂で楽しむ能楽鑑賞付き宿泊プランを販売開始
クロスホテル大阪 has begun selling an accommodation plan on its official website that includes admission to a Noh performance at 大槻能楽堂, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Facts
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- From ¥53,300
- 27㎡
- 229 rooms in total
- 15 inns and hotels across 6 brands
Companies mentioned：オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、クロスホテル大阪、ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS、大槻能楽堂、宇治園
[What companies need to be cited by generative AI] IDEATECH releases a free guide looking back at its efforts to earn generative AI recommendations from 4 E-E-A-T perspectives!
株式会社IDEATECH has released a free guide, “What Companies Need to Be Cited by Generative AI: IDEATECH’s ‘E-E-A-T’,” looking back at its efforts to earn recommendations from generative AI through 4 E-E-A-T perspectives.
Facts
- A professional with more than 10 years of experience in PR and marketing support
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDEATECH、Google、PR TIMES
[No. 1 in sales among tax return guides] Fully updated for expanded basic and life insurance premium deductions and new forms! The definitive guide to filing quickly and confidently, “File Your Tax Return Quickly and Easily: Reiwa 9, March 15 Deadline Edition,” goes on sale Oct. 22
株式会社翔泳社 will release its tax return guide, “File Your Tax Return Quickly and Easily: Reiwa 9, March 15 Deadline Edition [2027 Edition],” for tax returns due March 15 in Reiwa 9, on October 22, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- List price: ¥1,518
- Specifications: A4, 184 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社翔泳社、翔泳社、SEshop、Amazon、PwC税理士法人
[Event on Monday, October 26] An engineer from アイエスエフネット will speak at “Learn About the Latest Vulnerabilities!!,” a monthly MS vulnerability study session hosted by practical security school Secu-Juku
An engineer from 株式会社アイエスエフネット will speak at an MS monthly vulnerability study session hosted by “Secu-Juku,” operated by ヒートウェーブ株式会社.
Facts
- Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
- 18：00～19：15
- First 100 attendees
- More than 25 years of experience
- Approximately 2,300 engineers
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイエスエフネット、ヒートウェーブ株式会社、フィッシング対策協議会、JPCERT
CW-X introduces the [&RECOVERY Body Balance-Up Tights], featuring both hip support construction and recovery functions. New visuals and a video featuring Ichiro have also been released!
株式会社ワコール will launch the “&RECOVERY Body Balance-Up Tights,” featuring hip support and recovery functions, on October 22, 2026. New visuals and a video featuring Ichiro have also been released.
Facts
- Suggested retail price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
- A longtime CW-X user for more than 25 years
- From Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワコール、オンヨネ株式会社、セーレン株式会社
Swiss sports brand On and atmos announce their latest partnership: “Cloudmonster 1 WP atmos,” inspired by karesansui dry gardens
Swiss sports brand On and Tokyo sneaker store atmos will release their collaboration model “Cloudmonster 1 WP atmos,” inspired by karesansui dry gardens, in a limited Japan-first release on October 31, 2026, followed by a general release on November 7.
Facts
- Price: ¥28,600 (tax included)
- Limited Japan-first release from Saturday, October 31, 2026
- General release from Saturday, November 7
Companies mentioned：On、オン・ジャパン株式会社、atmos、atmos pink
—May joy bloom.— Enjoy the world of マリメッコ through taste! 7 limited-edition menu items, including “ゴディバ×マリメッコ” cafe treats and crepes
ゴディバ ジャパン株式会社 will launch 7 limited-edition menu items as a collaboration between ゴディバ, which marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, and マリメッコ, which celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Facts
- Celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026
- マリメッコ, marking its 75th anniversary
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：ゴディバ ジャパン株式会社、ゴディバ、マリメッコ、GODIVA café
Samsung Art Store to exclusively stream 30 artworks from the 大英博物館 collection
Samsung Electronics announced on October 6, 2026, that it would exclusively stream 30 artworks from the 大英博物館 collection on Samsung Art Store.
Facts
- 30 pieces
- October 6, 2026
- Oct. 1
- January 31, 2027
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、サムスン電子株式会社、Samsung、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.、大英博物館
“Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” now on at S-PAL Sendai from Wednesday, October 21!
株式会社Cake.jp is holding a limited-time pop-up store for the “Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection” at S-PAL Sendai from October 21 to November 3.
Facts
- 14 days
- More than 50 venues nationwide
- Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
- Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 2 million members
- More than 1,700 participating stores
- 8,000 types in the lineup
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cake.jp、TV TOKYO、MIKA KIYONO、KAISEI-SHA、ポプラ社、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Penguin Random House LLC.、Hachette Livre、KADOKAWA
Contributing to regional development through sake: IWC 2026 award-winning premium sake tasting event to be held at YUITO Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building
Nomura Real Estate will hold a “Premium Sake Tasting Event” featuring award-winning sakes from the IWC SAKE category at YUITO Nihonbashi Muromachi Nomura Building. As the official sponsor of the Regional Awards and Champion Sake, it will help promote sake culture and revitalize regional communities.
Facts
- Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- This is the 13th year
- A record 457 breweries
- There were 1,738 entries
- This tasting event has been held since 2011
- The world’s largest wine competition, founded in 1984
- The SAKE category was established in 2007
- Has served as the official sponsor of the Regional Awards since 2024
Companies mentioned：野村不動産ホールディングス株式会社、野村不動産株式会社、長州酒造、長州酒造(株)、長州酒造㈱
Nighttime beauty brand YOLU to exhibit at “TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026,” a festival of lights! Make your own YOLU candle and enjoy the scents of 4 signature hair-care products
株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ’s nighttime beauty brand YOLU will exhibit at “TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026,” an event hosted by 一般社団法人日本キャンドル協会, and offer an original candle-making experience featuring 4 scents from YOLU’s signature hair-care series.
Facts
- Original2026年10月23日(金)、24日(土)、25日(日)
- Participation fee: 1,000 yen
- Volume/price: 440 mL・440 g
- ¥1,540 (tax included)
- Volume/price: 400 mL・400 g
- 1,650 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、YOLU、一般社団法人日本キャンドル協会、JCAキャンドルスタジオ東京校、株式会社JCA
Enjoy seasonal flavors and workshops at a resort dressed in autumn colors! “Momiji Marche in Hunter Mountain” to be held Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026
ハンターマウンテン塩原 will hold “Momiji Marche in Hunter Mountain” on October 31 and November 1, 2026, featuring food trucks, workshops, and autumn-leaf gondola rides. It will also offer a campaign providing free gondola rides to elementary school students who are residents of Tochigi Prefecture.
Facts
- October 31, 2026
- October 31
- November 1
- 9：00～15：00
- 2,400ｍ
- About 10 minutes
- Adults: ¥2,000
- Children: 1,000 yen
- Pets: ¥1,000
- Consumption tax: 10%
Companies mentioned：東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社、ハンターマウンテン塩原
SB C&S begins offering Aww’s “HITO,” a conversational AI virtual human
SB C&S announced that it will begin offering “HITO,” a conversational AI virtual human provided by 株式会社Aww, on Oct. 22, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- 2030
- As little as 1 week
- As fast as 0.85 seconds
- An average of approximately 1–2 seconds
- Up to 15 languages
Companies mentioned：SB C&S株式会社、ソフトバンク、株式会社Aww、SoftBank、ソフトバンクグループ株式会社
Online seminar “Meet-up Canon Design 2026” by キヤノン designers to showcase stories behind the creation of value, including products that won the “2026 Good Design Award”
キヤノン will hold the online design seminar “Meet-up Canon Design 2026” on Dec. 2, 2026. Organized by キヤノン株式会社 and キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社, the seminar will feature designers sharing stories behind the creation of value for products including CINEMA EOS and Good Design Award winners.
Facts
- Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
- 1,000 people per session
Companies mentioned：キヤノン、キヤノン株式会社、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社
Kumamon is coming to ホテルグランヴィア大阪! Join “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” to support Kumamoto through food and drink. Receive a “Kumamon” novelty gift with orders of eligible menu items.
ホテルグランヴィア大阪 will participate in the “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” campaign from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, offering limited-edition menu items made with ingredients from 熊本県 at 7 outlets in the hotel. Customers who purchase eligible menu items will receive a “Kumamon” novelty gift, and a portion of sales will be donated to 熊本県.
Facts
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Through Monday, Nov. 30
- 7 restaurants in the hotel
- Koyomi lunch ¥12,200
- Koyomi dinner ¥23,200
- Kumamoto Kunebu Ale, small bottle ¥1,500
- Original ice daifuku with Kumamoto citrus jam sauce and Kumamoto hojicha set ¥1,900
- Deco-Mon Fashioned ¥1,900
- Yuzu Momon, 1 glass ¥1,500
- Original柑橘薫る熊本県産和紅茶 1,800円
- Dry junmai sake PLUS 9 ¥1,200
- 20 people per day (first come, first served)
- 15% service charge
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR西日本ホテルズ、ホテルグランヴィア大阪、熊本県、株式会社くまもとDMC、JA 熊本果実連
Originalスーパーデリバリー、「2026年7月～9月 仕入れ価格動向レポート」を発表
Original株式会社ラクーンコマースが運営する卸・仕入れサイト「スーパーデリバリー」は、2026年7月～9月の商品仕入れ価格動向をまとめたレポートを発表した。トップスが前期比+40.6%と最大の上昇となり、秋冬商戦への切り替えが進んだ一方、「米」は前期比-14.9%で下落基調が続いている。
Facts
- July–September 2026
- 134 countries worldwide
- More than 2 million items
- 2019 baseline (=100)
- +40.6% from the previous period
- -27.1%
- -24.3%
- -14.9% from the previous period
- 230.19
- 2.3 times
- 97.18
- +24.3%
- +17.2%
- +16.0%
- -15.9%
- -12.7%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクーンホールディングス、株式会社ラクーンコマース、スーパーデリバリー
SPRING VALLEY BREWERY launches brand action “PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS” in partnership with 27 breweries nationwide
Kirin Brewery’s craft beer brand SPRING VALLEY BREWERY will launch “PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS,” a project aimed at revitalizing the craft beer market, in partnership with 27 breweries nationwide starting in October 2026. On the same day, it will also release “Japanese Yuzu Ale” in limited quantities.
Facts
- 27 breweries nationwide
- Launching in October 2026
- 350ml can
- Limited-quantity release nationwide starting Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Made with 100% Japanese yuzu peel
- ¥236
- Alcohol content 5%
Companies mentioned：キリンホールディングス株式会社、キリンビール株式会社、SPRING VALLEY BREWERY、Tap Marché
Turn your usual clothes rack into a clothes dryer! New clothes dryer stores compactly when not in use
株式会社ニトリ will launch the NK02 and NK03 clothes dryers, which can be attached to a clothes rack to dry clothes, from mid-October 2026.
Facts
- Mid-Oct. 2026
- Dries 5 garments
- Up to 9 garments
- Width: 27.4 cm
- Depth: 11.4 cm
- Height: 21.4 cm
- Width: 22.8 cm
- Depth: 6.3 cm
- Height: 17.2 cm
- Up to 8 hours
- 5,990 yen
- ¥7,990
- AC100V
- 390 W
- 600 W
- 0.9 kg
- 1.5 m
- 1.7 kg
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ、ニトリネット、ニトリグループ
Kao “クイックル” holds event for parents and children to learn about dirt and cleaning! Encouraging children to help with cleaning; experience the secrets of the “クイックルワイパー” with researchers; education commentator Tomoka Noya explains the value of helping with cleaning
On Oct. 17, 2026, Kao held a hands-on event for parents and children at its Tochigi plant under the “クイックル” brand. The event included experiments on dirt led by researchers, a floor-cleaning experience, and a talk session with education commentator Tomoka Noya.
Facts
- Oct. 17, 2026
- 17 groups of children and their guardians
Companies mentioned：花王株式会社、花王栃木工場、クイックル
KO1KEYZ confirmed to perform at “Satsukore 2026 AW” on Sunday, Nov. 22! Group to perform on the artist stage
The 12-member global boy group KO1KEYZ has been confirmed as a performer at the fashion event “SAPPORO COLLECTION 2026 AUTUMN/WINTER,” to be held at the Sapporo Convention Center on Nov. 22, 2026.
Facts
- 12-member group
- Nov. 22, 2026
- marking its 25th edition
- More than 140 people in total
- Lasting approximately 5 hours
- Approximately 2,430 people in total
- 9,500 yen
- 8,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、有限会社ズノーネットワークス、株式会社エリオ、株式会社ニライカ、株式会社北のグルメ、サンタクリーム、らーめん G麺24×チルドラボ、チルドラボ、みかづき、ミクチャ、Ray、Zipper、北海道放送株式会社、札幌テレビ放送株式会社、北海道テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社テレビ北海道、北海道文化放送株式会社、株式会社ノースマート、株式会社FIT、旭川理容美容専門学校、株式会社エイチジェイ、株式会社KIRINZ、株式会社Themiss、株式会社カティグレイス、株式会社美少女図鑑、SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、札幌ビューティーアート専門学校、札幌ベルエポック美容専門学校、ホテルリリーフ札幌すすきの、すすきのグランベルホテル、鶏から屋さとちゃん、井出庵、FRUITS CANDY FACTORY、K's Kitchen、日本博、北海道、札幌市、札幌商工会議所、株式会社 北海道新聞社、株式会社 FM NORTH WAVE、株式会社エフエム北海道、イープラス
[ヒルトン成田] Gifts from Santa and table magic performed right before your eyes: a “Christmas Special Dinner Buffet” for 4 days only
ヒルトン成田 will hold a Christmas buffet at “Terrace Restaurant” from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026, offering entertainment during the special period, including opportunities to meet Santa Claus and table magic.
Facts
- 4 days only
- 548 guest rooms
- 18 meeting rooms
- 27 hotels in Japan
- Total guest rooms: 9,051
- Total staff at group hotels: 4,074
Companies mentioned：ヒルトン成田、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、ヒルトン・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、オリエンタルホテル、ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス、シェラトン、ハイアット、ヒルトン、ホテルニッコー
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] アスレティア holiday kits available for advance sale nationwide starting Wednesday, Oct. 28! Popular fragrances now come in mini sizes
A pop-up shop for アスレティア will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, with the Holiday Kit 2026 and mini-size fragrances available for advance sale.
Facts
- October 28 (Wednesday)
- Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)
- 7,700 yen
- 11,000 yen
- 10mL
- 4,950 yen
- 8,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、アスレティア、athletia
[Survey on attitudes toward choosing land for custom-built homes] “Ease of living (86.0%)” overwhelmingly outranks “low price (14.0%)”! “Surrounding environment” is the top deciding factor
A survey of 100 people who have purchased custom-built homes, conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and デックス株式会社, found that “ease of living” was overwhelmingly prioritized over “low price” when choosing land (86.0% versus 14.0%), with the “surrounding environment” the most important deciding factor.
Facts
- 100 men and women nationwide
- “Surrounding environment” at 35.0%
- “Ease of commuting to work or school” at 20.0%
- “Price” at 15.0%
- “Sunlight” at 11.0%
- “Disaster risk” at 2.0%
- “No particular factor” at 58.0%
- “Neighborhood environment” at 13.0%
- “Noise” 7.0%
- “Traffic volume” 6.0%
- “Sunlight” 5.0%
- “Slopes” 3.0%
- “Land that is easy to live on” 86.0%
- “Affordable land” 14.0%
- “Surrounding environment” 32.0%
- “Ground conditions” 20.0%
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、デックス株式会社
The “Jewelry Plate Collection” vol.6–12 from Ensemble Stars!! is coming from amie.
The Jewelry Plate Collection vol.6–12 from Ensemble Stars!! is scheduled for release from amie, the merchandise brand run by 大網株式会社.
Facts
- Original1パック 605円(税込)
- 1 BOX [8 packs] 4,840 yen (tax included)
- 1 BOX [7 packs] 4,235 yen (tax included)
- Release date: March 2027
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、amie、Happy Elements K.K.
A collaboration item with 奈良国立博物館’s Shosoin Exhibition returns this year from Felissimo’s “Museum Club.” Special fashion items incorporating elements of Shosoin treasures.
株式会社フェリシモ will begin online sales on October 22 of collaboration items with the 78th Shosoin Exhibition, held at 奈良国立博物館. The lineup includes 3 items—a biwa- and white glass bowl-inspired ear accessory, ear cuff ring, and long stole—and they will also be sold at a special retail shop.
Facts
- ￥3,900
- ￥3,400
- ￥7,200
- Starting October 22
- Opening on October 24
- Approximately 9,000 treasures
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェリシモ、奈良国立博物館、播州織工房 織馬鹿
[ホテル日航関西空港] Hosting “Sky-High Sweets Buffet: An Early Christmas with Strawberries, Chocolate and Pistachio”
ホテル日航関西空港 will host “Sky-High Sweets Buffet: An Early Christmas with Strawberries, Chocolate and Pistachio” at its top-floor banquet hall, Jet Stream, from November 22 to 23, 2026. The event will offer 19 kinds of sweets and meal options featuring strawberries, chocolate and pistachio, along with Art of Tea teas and sparkling wine. Guests who make reservations will receive an original hotel bear as a special gift.
Facts
- November 22 (Sunday)–23 (Monday, holiday), 2026
- 19 kinds of sweets
- 8 kinds of meal options
- 10 flavors
- Adults (ages 13 and up): 7,000 yen
- One Harmony members: 6,000 yen
- Children (ages 4–12): 3,500 yen
- One Harmony members: 3,150 yen
- Marking its 31st anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、ホテル日航関西空港、Art of Tea、オークラ ニッコー ホテルズ
A Garupa × The Magical Girl Witch Trial collaboration has been confirmed! Details will be announced on “BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026” episode 338, airing October 29 (Thursday)!
株式会社ブシロード has announced a collaboration between the smartphone game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!” and “The Magical Girl Witch Trial.” Details are scheduled to be announced on “BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026” episode 338, airing October 29.
Facts
- October 29 (Thu.)
- Oct. 22 (Thu.)
- 700,000 copies sold to date
- 16 million users in Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、合同会社Re,AER、Acacia、Google LLC、Apple Inc.
[フォーシーズンズホテル大阪] Festive Promotions
フォーシーズンズホテル大阪 is rolling out Christmas- and New Year-themed festive promotions from late November through the New Year period. Its venues, including ジャルダン, ファリーヌ, 江南春, Sushi L’Abysse and バー・ボタ, will offer seasonal afternoon tea, dinner buffets, set menus, cakes for sale and a countdown event.
Facts
- Weekdays: 9,200 yen
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10,200 yen
- Original大人 1名様 14,500円
- Original小人（5～12歳）1名様 7,250円
- Original1名様 16,500円
- Original1名様 32,800円
- Lunch course: 35,000 yen
- Dinner course: 55,000 yen
- Dinner course: 65,000 yen
- Originalテーブル席・窓際カウンター席 1名様 50,000円
- Originalバーカウンター席 1名様 45,000円
Companies mentioned：フォーシーズンズホテル大阪、フォーシーズンズジャパンコレクション、ジャルダン、ファリーヌ、江南春、鮨 ラビス 大阪 ヤニック・アレノ、バー・ボタ
Accelerating the rollout of compact, renovation-focused stores in urban areas: カインズリフォーム 赤羽ビビオ店 opens October 22 (Thursday)
株式会社カインズ has opened カインズリフォーム 赤羽ビビオ店, a compact store specializing in renovations inside the Akabane Bivio commercial complex in Kita Ward, Tokyo. The company is accelerating its expansion in urban areas, and this is its 11th store overall.
Facts
- October 22, 2026 (Thu.)
- 11th store overall
- 7th store in Tokyo
- 20 stores by the end of fiscal 2026
- A network of 50 stores in fiscal 2027
- Store area: 71.53 m²
- 279※ stores across 29 prefectures
Companies mentioned：株式会社カインズ、カインズリフォーム 赤羽ビビオ店、ミーツ国分寺店、シャポー小岩店、荻窪タウンセブン店、ルミエール新小岩店、小田急町田店、ユアエルム青戸店
[Japan’s largest IR event, Meisho IR EXPO 2026] to be held in Nagoya on December 4 (Friday) and 5 (Saturday)! A lineup of distinguished speakers, including Testa and Hiroto Kiritani — 2 days to learn about stock investing, with free admission
株式会社名古屋証券取引所 will hold “Meisho IR EXPO 2026” in Nagoya on December 4 and 5, 2026. A total of 126 listed companies will exhibit, and seminars will be given by distinguished speakers including Testa and Hiroto Kiritani. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
Facts
- Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
- Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
- 126 listed companies
- 20 winners selected by lottery
- ¥10,000 worth of gift certificates
Companies mentioned：株式会社名古屋証券取引所、ピクテ・ジャパン、第一ライフ資産運用経済研究所、マネーシフト
Original【静岡県湖西市】スパイスカレーが話題の絶景カフェ「ピーカン」がドリンクのテイクアウトを開始。
Original静岡県湖西市の絶景カフェ「ピーカン」が、2026年9月27日よりドリンクのテイクアウトを開始した。
Facts
- Sept. 27, 2026
- 7:00～15:00
Companies mentioned：ピーカン
Originalトライアンフから「アクセサリーご購入50%サポートキャンペーン」開催中のお知らせ
トライアンフモーターサイクルズジャパン株式会社 is running a campaign through December 28, 2026, offering support for 50% of the cost of eligible accessories when purchasing a new motorcycle at authorized dealerships nationwide.
Facts
- 50% support
- Under 110,000 yen
- Through December 28, 2026 (Monday)
Companies mentioned：トライアンフモーターサイクルズジャパン株式会社、トライアンフ
“Canadian Wine Tasting and Master Class,” hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Japan, to be held on November 25
The Embassy of Canada in Japan will hold a “Canadian Wine Tasting and Master Class” for wine industry professionals on November 25, 2026. Producers from British Columbia and Ontario will visit Japan, and importers will also exhibit.
Facts
- Nov. 25, 2026
- Nov. 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：CheckMate Artisanal Winery、La Stella、Le Vieux Pin、Martin’s Lane Winery、Mission Hill Family Estate、Moraine Estate Winery、Nk'Mi、Phantom Creek Estates、Quails’ Gate Estate Winery、Cloudsley Cellars、Inniskillin、Jackson Triggs、Le Clos Jordanne、Leaning Post Wines、Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard、Peller Estates Winery、Strewn Winery、Therianthropy
From crystal-clear lake waters and white-sand scenery to ancient cities and lavender fields: a journey through Turkey’s “Lake District,” where nature and history meet
トルコ観光広報・開発庁 (TGA) has published an article promoting the appeal of Turkey’s major lakes and lake regions—including Lake Sapanca, Lake Abant, Lake Salda, Lake Tuz and Lake Van—amid the “lore chasing” trend among travelers seeking experiences in nature.
Facts
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- 77th International Astronautical Congress
- Mount Kartepe, about 30 minutes away by car
- About 3 hours by car
- 7 lakes
- Turkey’s 2nd-largest lake
- Approximately 2,250 meters above sea level
- About 64 million tourists
- In 2025
- 100th anniversary of the founding of the republic
Companies mentioned：トルコ観光広報・開発庁、TGA、American Express、NASA、文化観光省、ユネスコ
Yogurt specialty shop “三朝ヨーグルト” launches seasonal Persimmon and Hojicha Yogurt, combining “Kitaro,” Tottori Prefecture’s original persimmon variety, with hojicha from Daisen!
三朝ヨーグルト, a yogurt specialty shop operated by 株式会社OMOI, has launched a seasonal product, Persimmon and Hojicha Yogurt, made with “Kitaro,” an original persimmon variety grown at 福井果樹園 in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, and hojicha from Daisen.
Facts
- ¥400 including tax
- 120g
- Starting Saturday, Oct. 17
Companies mentioned：株式会社OMOI、三朝ヨーグルト、福井果樹園、井上青輝園
The Japanese-English edition of “I Thought a Little About Death and Wasn’t Afraid,” by Murata Masumi, proprietress of an end-of-life planning snack bar, will be published on Nov. 5. Sales will begin at the venue for “Memento Mori in NYC” in New York.
The Japanese-English edition of the book “I Thought a Little About Death and Wasn’t Afraid,” by Murata Masumi, representative of YOMI International株式会社, will be published by ブックダム on Nov. 5, 2026, and go on sale at the venue for the “Memento Mori in NYC” event in New York.
Facts
- It will be published by ブックダム on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
- After losing 3 relatives, including her mother, in a short period
- Opened “End-of-Life Planning Snack Bar Mementomori” in Tokyo in February 2024
- Paperback / A5 size / 272 pages
- The price at the venue is $20 (excluding tax).
- List price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Established February 2023
Companies mentioned：YOMI International株式会社、ブックダム、株式会社ハウスボートクラブ、一般社団法人デスフェス、株式会社IVORY
For warehouse operators: Free web seminar on addressing labor shortages | Explaining the acceptance of foreign workers under the “Employment for Skill Development” and “Specified Skilled Worker” programs in the logistics warehouse sector
株式会社TDGホールディングス and Nippon Logistics Solutions will jointly hold a free web seminar on accepting foreign workers under the “Employment for Skill Development” and “Specified Skilled Worker” programs to address labor shortages in the logistics warehouse sector on Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
- Nov. 5, 2026
- 15:00
- Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社TDGホールディングス、日本ロジソリューションズ株式会社
Notice regarding the launch of a business selling identity verification and authentication services to clients of regional financial institutions, in collaboration with consolidated subsidiary ショーケース in the cybersecurity field
AI Fusion Capital Group will begin selling its “ProTech ID Checker” identity verification and authentication service to clients of regional financial institutions on Nov. 1, 2026, based on its capital and business alliance with consolidated subsidiary ショーケース.
Facts
- 51.00% of the total number of issued shares
- The cumulative number of companies adopting the service has exceeded 500.
- Borrowing of 1 billion yen in funds
- Capital: 389,047 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：AIフュージョンキャピタルグループ株式会社、株式会社ショーケース、ショーケース
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月25日(日)開催 日本ペイントマレッツ vs 九州カリーナ ベンチ入り選手を発表
OriginalノジマＴリーグ2026-2027シーズンの公式戦（日本ペイントマレッツ対九州カリーナ）のベンチ入り選手発表および配信・チケット情報の告知。
Facts
- 2026-2027 season
- October 25 (Sun)
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、ノジマＴリーグ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月25日(日)開催 岡山リベッツ vs 金沢ポート ベンチ入り選手を発表
OriginalノジマＴリーグ2026-2027シーズン公式戦、10月25日に岡山リベッツ対金沢ポートのベンチ入り選手が発表された。
Facts
- 2026-2027
- Oct. 25
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、ノジマＴリーグ、岡山リベッツ、金沢ポート
Assemble a bed in as little as about 5 minutes! Storage bed requiring no tools and allowing 2 units to be connected arrives at “リコメン堂”
株式会社ジェネレーションパス has begun selling a storage bed that requires no tools and can be assembled in about 5 minutes at its online shop “リコメン堂”.
Facts
- Connect 2 units
- Wide King 200–240
- Price: 27,999 yen (tax included) and up
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェネレーションパス、リコメン堂
NFL official mid-size mystery box featuring a personally autographed helmet now on sale at the ファナティクス・ジャパン official store
Originalファナティクス・ジャパンは、Fanatics Inc.の日本法人として、2026年NFL公式直筆サイン入りミドルサイズヘルメットミステリーBOX「Under Wraps 2026 NFL Mid-Size Helmets」を公式ストアにて販売開始した。価格は1箱69,500円（税込）。
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- 12:00
- Approx. 26.6 cm high
- Approx. 19.0 cm high
- ¥69,500
- More than 130 in total
- Total of 6 types
Companies mentioned：Fanatics Inc.、ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社、ファナティクス・ジャパン、Fanatics Authentic、Majestic、Fanatics、Soul Made Arte
Setouchi seafood and Bingo wine come together in Fukuyama! “9th Bingo Fish & Bingo Fukuyama Wine Festival 2026” to be held
Original福山市は2026年11月3日、福山城公園プロムナードにて「第9回 備後フィッシュ＆備後福山ワインフェス2026」を開催する。備後地域の魚介類と福山市内のワインの魅力を発信し、グルメ販売や模擬競り体験、クイズラリー、福山大学によるコンテンツなどを実施する。
Facts
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- 10:00～16:00
Companies mentioned：福山市、福山大学、オイシックス、Dance School SWAG.、ふくやま農業女性の会
Available nationwide: Following the mandate to address customer harassment, launch of an affordable “Customer Harassment Countermeasure Implementation Package” [株式会社KT Partners]
株式会社KT Partners has begun offering its “Customer Harassment Countermeasure Implementation Package” for small and midsize businesses following the mandate to address customer harassment under the amended Act on the Promotion of Labor Measures, which came into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Employ even 1 employee
- 10 items are outlined
- A fine of up to 200,000 yen
- Implement in 6 weeks
- 300 or fewer regular employees
- Flat fee of 400,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社KT Partners、東京都
“Inheritance of Silence” — Group exhibition featuring 5 artists from Japan and abroad to be held at Re Gallery SCEARN.
The group exhibition “Inheritance of Silence,” featuring 5 artists from Japan and abroad, will be held at Re Gallery SCEARN in Omotesando from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15.
Facts
- Friday, Oct. 30
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- Celebrates its 1st anniversary
- Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：有限会社SESSION、GALLERY ESCAPERS、Re Gallery SCEARN、SCEARN AOYAMA、ロエベ財団、QIMINUスタジオ、DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
Report on IDP Power Lunch vol.10: “The fusion of the individual and society, as told by the developer of PraySpot”
アイデンティティー・パートナーズ株式会社 held IDP Power Lunch vol.10 on Oct. 16, 2026, welcoming Shah Hussain Shah, a member of Pakistan’s men’s judo team at the Tokyo Olympics, as a guest. He spoke about securing sponsors in difficult circumstances, launching PraySpot, a service for booking places of worship after 4 pivots, and business development at 株式会社マテリアル.
Facts
- The 10th time
- In 50 minutes over lunch
- The Rio and Tokyo Olympic Games, 2 editions
- 4 pivots
- Have known each other for about 7 years
- Reached 3rd place at the Olympics
- Competed in the Olympics 2 times
Companies mentioned：アイデンティティー・パートナーズ株式会社、株式会社PITLAB、株式会社マテリアル、株式会社lazy style
Original『MEFULL渋谷道玄坂ヒットビジョン』に、屋内用「高透明度LEDビジョン trA Vision」と屋外LEDビジョンを設置。自然光を活かしたスリムな設置を実現。
アビックス株式会社 has installed an indoor high-transparency LED display, “trA Vision,” and an outdoor LED display in the large digital signage installation “MEFULL Shibuya Dogenzaka Hit Vision” at the commercial facility “MEFULL渋谷道玄坂.”
Facts
- Maximum transparency of 80–90%
- Pixel pitch: 6.25 mm
- (H) Approx. 24,600 mm
- (W) Approx. 6,700 mm
- Pixel pitch: 10 mm
- (H) 12,000 mm
- (W) 7,200 mm
Companies mentioned：アビックス株式会社、MEFULL渋谷道玄坂
【Special Feature Ahead of the Closing of the Asian Para Games】A “Giveaway Campaign” will be held at the official licensed pop-up shop at オアシス21!
Ahead of the closing of the 5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya), a “Purchase Gift Campaign” will begin on October 22, 2026, at the official licensed pop-up shop inside オアシス21. Customers who spend at least 5,000 yen or 10,000 yen, including tax, will receive official merchandise.
Facts
- ¥5,000 including tax
- 10,000 yen, including tax
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Oct. 24
Companies mentioned：愛知・名古屋2026マーケティング代理店業務共同事業体ライセンシング事務局、オアシス21
Notice Regarding the Launch of a Customer Referral Partnership in the Reuse Mobile Sector with Consolidated Subsidiary ネクスト・セキュリティ株式会社
ReYuu Japan has launched a customer referral partnership in the reuse mobile sector with its consolidated subsidiary ネクスト・セキュリティ, addressing corporate customers’ needs for the installation, replacement and collection of IT equipment.
Facts
- August 31, 2026
- Oct. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：ReYuu Japan株式会社、ネクスト・セキュリティ株式会社
“A new sensation that melts your brain”—The long-awaited second edition of the ASMR earbuds that attracted ¥180 million and 11,000 people. Crowdfunding for “ZE3000 ASMR for TINGLE” launches on GREEN FUNDING
株式会社final has launched a crowdfunding campaign on GREEN FUNDING for “ZE3000 ASMR for TINGLE,” fully wireless earbuds designed exclusively for ASMR. Following the success of the previous model, which attracted ¥180 million and 11,000 people, the second edition—with enhanced sound modes and ANC features—will launch on October 22, 2026.
Facts
- Total support: ¥189,817,772
- 11,228 supporters
- Super early-bird reward with 25% OFF
- From 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Reference price for crowdfunding: ¥19,800
Companies mentioned：株式会社final、GREEN FUNDING
『つなキャン△』 gets a full revamp today as the “chill × productivity support” app 『ちるキャン△』; Steam version also enters Early Access on the same day; 10% OFF through November 5 in the launch sale
株式会社enish has completely revamped the app 『つなキャン△』 as the “chill × productivity support” app 『ちるキャン△』 and launched the Steam version in Early Access on the same day. It is being sold at 10% OFF through November 5 as part of the launch sale.
Facts
- Original本日2026年10月22日（木）11:00より
- 10% OFF
- Japan: ¥1,170 (tax included)
- United States: US$8.99
- Taiwan: NT$169
- Japan: ¥1,300 (tax included)
- United States: US$9.99
- Taiwan: NT$188
- More than 1000 types of gear
- 900 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社enish、enish、enish,inc.
【Already in its 11th printing, with cumulative sales topping 40,000 copies!】Be careful in the bath this season! What is “The Corpse Class,” in which a forensic pathologist reveals surprising causes of death?
株式会社飛鳥新社 announced that 『法医学教授が教えている 死体の授業』, written by Morio Iino and released on May 26, 2026, has sold well, reaching its 11th printing and surpassing cumulative circulation of 40,000 copies. The book explains the risk of dying while bathing.
Facts
- 11th printing
- 7,776 people die each year from drowning or submersion in bathtubs
- Of these, 7,363 are aged 65 or older
- List price: 1,870 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社飛鳥新社、鳥取大学、大阪大学、京都大学、ビクトリア法医学研究所、慶應義塾大学、講談社、オートプシー・イメージング学会、消費者庁、厚生労働省、政府広報オンライン、マネーポストWEB
【New Feature】Visitor check-in at care facilities is as simple as “writing by hand on an iPad.” Launch of “スマビジ,” an entry and exit management service — One-month free loan of an iPad with the service installed.
株式会社センテニアルズ will launch “スマビジ,” an entry and exit management service that uses handwritten input on an iPad, as a new feature of its “介護施設DX” SaaS for care facilities, starting in October 2026. It addresses missed entries and transcription work associated with paper logs, as well as difficulties tracing activity during emergencies, and offers a one-month free loan of an iPad with the service installed.
Facts
- From Oct. 2026
- Available for a one-month free loan
- From April of Reiwa 6
- ¥78,000 (includes iPad and stylus pen)
- Monthly fee: ¥3,980
Companies mentioned：株式会社センテニアルズ、厚生労働省
Perfect Corp. provides AI skin analysis tool “Skincare Pro” to ラガルデール・トラベルリテール at 3 European airports
パーフェクト株式会社 has provided the AI skin analysis tool “Skincare Pro” to beauty stores operated by ラガルデール・トラベルリテール at 3 European airports: Prague, Rome Fiumicino and Amsterdam Schiphol. The company plans to add 2 airports by the end of 2026 and aims to roll out the tool across its entire European network.
Facts
- 3 European airports
- By the end of 2026
- 12 items in total
- 11 of the world’s leading beauty brands
- Approximately 200 SKUs
- 4 K-beauty brands
Companies mentioned：パーフェクト株式会社、ラガルデール・トラベルリテール、Lagardère Travel Retail
Used-car buying and selling franchise アップル grand-opens アップル相模原店 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture｜Co-located with トータス相模原店, which has served the local community for 19 years, offering support from purchasing and sales to maintenance, vehicle inspections and insurance
アップルオートネットワーク grand-opened the used-car buying and selling franchise アップル相模原店 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 3, 2026. It is operated by 株式会社トータス and co-located with トータス相模原店, which has served the local community for 19 years.
Facts
- 275 locations nationwide
- October 3, 2026
- More than 100 vehicles on site at all times
- Average age: 20s
- 1st place
Companies mentioned：アップルオートネットワーク、アップル、株式会社トータス、トータス相模原店、アップル相模原店、日本橋高島屋三井ビルディング、オリコン
KINCARN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL to begin accepting applications for the second round of 2027 admissions on November 1
KINCARN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL will begin accepting applications for the second round of 2027 admissions on November 1, 2026.
Facts
- Fiscal 2027
- Teachers from 9 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社KINCARN、KINCARN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Used-car buyer アップル promotes a company-wide culture of “making AI part of everyday work”｜Provides AI accounts to all employees, with daily news updates, 30-minute classes and an AI song challenge
Original中古車買取の「アップル」を展開するアップルオートネットワークは、全従業員にAIアカウントを付与し、毎日配信されるAIニュース、月2回の30分講座、および「アップルAIソングチャレンジ」を通じて、社内でAIを当たり前に使う文化づくりを推進している。
Facts
- 275 locations nationwide
- Issue 106
- Original1回30分
- Original月2回程度
- Capital: ¥347.95 million
Companies mentioned：アップルオートネットワーク株式会社、アップル
Case study published on Aoyama Trading’s adoption of “SmartESG,” a cloud platform for sustainability disclosure support
Sherpa and Company has published a case study on Aoyama Trading’s adoption of “SmartESG,” a cloud platform for sustainability disclosure support. Since adopting it in May 2025, Aoyama Trading has been using the platform to address FTSE and S&Pグローバル CSA requirements, improve coordination between departments, and visualize assessment agency analyses.
Facts
- Since its introduction in May 2025
- Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：シェルパ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、青山商事株式会社、FTSE、S&Pグローバル
GoodWe Japan to participate in “Gascom Festa 2026” in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture
GoodWe Japan株式会社 will participate in “Gascom Festa 2026,” held in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, on November 7 and 8, 2026, and exhibit a model of its “ESA Series” low-voltage grid-connected energy storage system.
Facts
- Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
- 10:00～16:00
- 10:00～15:00
Companies mentioned：GoodWe Japan株式会社、GoodWe
Chiba University and ブラジル国立アマゾン研究所 sign an MOU on academic exchange — Combining the Amazon’s rich biological resources with advanced mucosal immunology and vaccine research to promote cross-disciplinary international collaborative research
Chiba University and ブラジル国立アマゾン研究所 (INPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote academic and technical exchanges and international joint research. During the 5-year agreement, the institutions will pursue collaboration across a range of fields, including drug discovery research using natural compounds derived from the Amazon and the development of mucosal vaccines.
Facts
- October 20, 2026, Japan time
- 7:30–8:30 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Japan time
- A 5-year agreement period
- Established in 1952
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人千葉大学、ブラジル国立アマゾン研究所、Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia、INPA、アマゾナス連邦大学、在マナウス日本国総領事館、ブラジル連邦共和国科学技術イノベーション省
More than 100 movie trailers produced each year! 5 picks from the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival (2026), selected by a movie trailer director
株式会社ココロドル has highlighted 5 films selected by movie trailer production experts ahead of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, which will run from October 26 to November 4, 2026.
Facts
- More than 100 per year
- 5 highlighted films
- Starting Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
- Through Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- The top 0.1% of the world's population
Companies mentioned：株式会社ココロドル、ギャガ株式会社、株式会社ハーク、株式会社トランスフォーマー、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、Netflix、ユニジャパン
Now usable even when a parent’s phone is Android. AI monitoring service THIALOG launches Android version!
株式会社ティアソス released the Android version of its AI monitoring service THIALOG on Google Play on October 9, 2026. The service can now be used even when parents have Android devices and other family members have iPhones or different devices.
Facts
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Android 8.0 or later
- The first 1 month is free
- It was 69.0%
- From 44.5%
- 1 person: 2,480 yen
- 2 people: 4,500 yen
- 3 people: 6,980 yen
- Capital: ¥3 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアソス、Google Play、App Store、内閣府
【ブリリアンスプラス】Encasing a treasured stone in celebratory light. 2 new glamorous engagement ring designs, brimming with brilliance, go on sale October 22
The diamond jewelry brand BRILLIANCE+, operated by 株式会社ドリームフィールズ, began selling its new engagement rings 『ルミリス』 and 『フィリス』 on October 22, 2026.
Facts
- More than 30,000 natural diamonds and
- Began on Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Available from 0.18ct to 1.399ct
- Operates 6 stores (Ginza, Kichijoji, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Kanazawa; as of October 2026)
- Established in 2001
- Capital: ¥10 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームフィールズ、（株）ドリームフィールズ、BRILLIANCE+、ブリリアンスプラス
Co-developed with グッドスマイルカンパニー, maker of Nendoroid. A collection case has arrived that displays about 20 figures and stores up to 32 boxes
不二貿易株式会社 and グッドスマイルカンパニー jointly developed a figure collection case for Nendoroid, released on October 22, 2026. It can hold about 20 figures on the upper level and up to 32 packages on the lower level.
Facts
- Oct. 22, 2026
- 430,000 units sold cumulatively across the series
- About 20 figures
- Can store up to 32 boxes
- Height can be adjusted at 3cm intervals
- Sept. 2025
- 24 boxes when arranged with their sides facing outward
- Set of 6 optional glass shelves
- 【Price】23,500 yen (tax included)
- 【Dimensions】Width 60cm × depth 31cm × height 159.3cm
- 【Price】6,400 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：不二貿易株式会社、グッドスマイルカンパニー、Amazon、KADOKAWA、SEGA、Crypton Future Media, INC.
Noriko Eguchi joins Akira Emoto in the latest SAMANSA original film 『4℃の温もり』. The two acclaimed Japanese actors appear together in a special screening at the 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival!
Noriko Eguchi appears in 『4℃の温もり』, the latest film from 《SSTRUCK》, the original label of the short-film streaming service SAMANSA, operated by 株式会社SAMANSA. The film, starring Akira Emoto, won the Best International Film award at the Oregon Independent Film Festival in the U.S. and will receive a special screening at the 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival.
Facts
- Tsutomu, a 75-year-old man who has lost his beloved wife
- Running time: 27 minutes 3 seconds
- Original2026年10月23日(金)から25日(日)まで開催される
- At Art House Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon, U.S., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Offering carefully selected works from around the world for ¥490 per month
- Currently streaming more than 500 short films (as of October 2026)
- The average running time is 15 minutes
- Established: April 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMANSA、SAMANSA、SSTRUCK、NHK、NETFLIX、劇団東京乾電池
<Title> From mornings that begin with “I don’t want to go to school” to mornings when children smile again and head to school—A recovery book for school refusal—How mothers can help their children develop the ability to take action on their own. Free e-book now available
株式会社パステルコミュニケーション has begun distributing a free e-book by Eri Kurokawa on recovering from reluctance to attend school, titled 『From mornings that begin with “I don’t want to go to school” to mornings when children smile again and head to school—A recovery book for school refusal』.
Facts
- Has been doing this for 15 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社パステルコミュニケーション、発達科学ラボ
【Limited to 15 participants! Registration closing soon】Join a tour on Nov. 3 (holiday) to experience Tayama Hanamatsuri, the autumn festival of Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto Prefecture’s only village!
Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto Prefecture’s only village, will hold a tour on November 3 to experience Tayama Hanamatsuri, an intangible folk cultural property passed down since the Edo period. Registration is open to a maximum of 15 participants.
Facts
- Fee: 9,800 yen per person (tax included)
- 500-yen coupon for the roadside station
- Even now, more than 60 years later
Companies mentioned：南山城村役場、道の駅お茶の京都みなみやましろ村、フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・京都南山城、ALCO宇治城陽様