Use video and image generation AI with no generation costs. Launch of “IrukaDark FDE,” supporting everything from outsourced AI creative production to in-house production
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コーレ株式会社 has launched “IrukaDark FDE,” a service that supports creative production using video and image generation AI. Developers who are also creators handle production and support the transition to in-house production, while the company covers AI generation costs during the service period.
Free invitations for people affected by the Chiba torrential rains and Typhoon No. 25【ZAOBA Tune UP FES】
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株式会社ザオバ announced that it will offer free admission to people affected by the Chiba torrential rains and Typhoon No. 25 at “ZAOBA Tune Up Fes,” scheduled for Nov. 14, 2026.
【キャセイ】Forms new partnerships with 3 domestic companies, including “welcia コクミンドラッグ”
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キャセイパシフィック航空 has launched a mileage partnership with 3 companies: welcia コクミンドラッグ, スカイホップバス東京 and サンフロンティアホテルズ. It will also run beauty and health-related campaigns and a ダイナースクラブ points transfer bonus starting in October 2026.
Facts
More than 800 partner companies worldwide
1 Asia Mile for every 200 yen spent
1 Asia Mile for every 100 yen in eligible spending
Opening up practical knowledge for working people. リクエスト株式会社 releases 20 free guides and presentation materials that can be put to use in response to workplace questions
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リクエスト株式会社 has launched the “Practical Knowledge for Work” public website, drawing on organizational behavior science research and educational development based on data from 980 companies and 33.8万人. The site offers 20 practical examples and PDF guides that users can select based on workplace questions, as well as presentation materials for a total of 60 sessions, all free of charge.
Indoor rice cultivation trial spanning about 5 months at ZET-BASE KYOTO reaches harvest
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ZET-BASE KYOTO, operated by 株式会社ツクリエ, has been conducting an indoor cultivation trial of the dwarf rice variety “京のゆめ” in partnership with 京都府 and 未来食研究開発センター for about 5 months since June 2026. A harvest and tasting workshop will be held on Oct. 31.
Facts
June 2026
About 20 cm tall
Oct. 31
Approximately 8,000 startup consultations annually
JR東日本 announced that it will operate additional winter trains from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. On the Shinkansen, family cars will be available on the “Hayabusa,” while conventional lines will run trains to tourist destinations including Izu and Mito. Overnight services will also run on 6 lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day.
“ドゥルガーI ダークネスクイーン Ver.” from the bishoujo plastic model series “Frame Arms Girl” is being turned into a figure. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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Major hobby retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) has opened preorders for the finished figure “Frame Arms Girl: ドゥルガーI ダークネスクイーン Ver.” from コトブキヤ. The suggested retail price is 22,000 yen, with release scheduled for May 2027.
【Survey on oral appearance】8割 say it “affects first impressions”! Meanwhile, about 7割 lack confidence in their own smiles
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SheepMedical Technologies株式会社 surveyed 500 men and women aged 18–49 about their perceptions of oral appearance. A total of 81.4％ said that oral appearance “affects first impressions,” while 72.2％ said they lacked confidence in their own. The most common concern was “tooth alignment,” and 57.8％ said they had held back from smiling with their teeth showing.
Facts
500 survey respondents
81.4％ said oral appearance “greatly affects first impressions”
63.8％ said they sometimes notice the mouth or teeth of someone they have just met
As many as 72.2％ lack confidence in their own oral appearance
57.8％ have held back from smiling with their teeth showing because they were concerned about their oral appearance
The most common concern was “tooth alignment,” at 51.2％
Fujitsu deploys multi-AI agents for product information management on Misumi’s e-commerce site
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Fujitsu has built a platform using multi-AI agents for product information management on Misumi’s e-commerce site and began full-scale operations in October. The system was deployed in a short period of about 2.5 months, aiming to improve operational efficiency and quality through collaboration between AI and people.
Facts
About 2.5 months
9 AI agents
Companies mentioned：富士通株式会社、株式会社ミスミグループ本社、Palantir Technologies Inc.
Korean skincare brand “CELORABY” teams up with lens brand “LENSSIS” for a collaborative promotion at its Seongsu pop-up
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Korean skincare brand “CELORABY” and lens brand “LENSSIS” are running a collaborative promotion at the LENSSIS Seongsu pop-up store. Customers who purchase 4 or more items at the store will receive a “Ritue Gel ECM Cream” as a limited-quantity gift, with the promotion also intended to boost sales at nearby pharmacies.
セブン‐イレブン Japan and LINEヤフー株式会社 have formed a strategic partnership, and all features of セブン‐イレブン’s shopping app “7NOW” will be added to LINE Mini App starting Oct. 22.
FUKUSHIMA HITONO-KAGAYAKI FES Next, let’s meet in Hamadori. Stage guests and exhibitors announced!
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The stage performers and exhibitors for “FUKISHIMA HITONO-KAGAYAKI FES,” hosted by 公益財団法人福島イノベーション・コースト構想推進機構, have been announced. The event will be held at Roppongi Hills Arena in November 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月7日(土)、8日(日)
The 15 municipalities are designated as the Hamadori region and other areas.
Admission: Free
15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident
[アストラエ・オラティオ] “About 80,000 hours of cumulative play time” and “More than 1.13 million total entries into battle content”: Infographic on the “Closed Beta Test” held in early October released!
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NC Corporation has released the results of the closed beta test for アストラエ・オラティオ, a new game under development by Dynamis One. Results included about 80,000 hours of cumulative play time and more than 1.13 million total entries into battle content.
Facts
Cumulative play time was about 80,000 hours.
Total entries into battle content exceeded 1.13 million.
There were about 20,000 clears.
93% of survey respondents
The share who rated their first impression highly was 86.7%.
More than 80% of respondents also rated the story and character illustrations.
TIGEREYE develops proprietary AI model “Hierarchical State Intelligence (HSI)” to predict future states and actions, and files patent application for core technology
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株式会社TIGEREYE developed its proprietary AI model “Hierarchical State Intelligence (HSI)” to predict future changes in state and actions, and filed a patent application for its core technology.
Obtains certification under the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), “ISO/IEC 27001”
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株式会社コーピー obtained certification under the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), “ISO/IEC 27001,” effective October 18, 2026.
SteelSeries announces gaming mice “Sensei Pro” and “Rival Pro.” Equipped with ultra-wideband wireless technology UWB for 8K wireless, and featuring hot-swappable replaceable batteries; lightest model weighs 49g
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GNグループ’s SteelSeries has announced the gaming mice “Sensei Pro” and “Rival Pro,” equipped with ultra-wideband wireless technology UWB and supporting an 8K polling rate. Features include a hot-swappable battery weighing as little as 49g and a high-precision sensor. They are scheduled to go on sale in November 2026.
On October 21, Tottori Prefecture marked 10 years since the Tottori Prefecture Central Earthquake with a disaster preparedness class and school lunch experience led by “Bōsai Kaeru Ambassador” Seina Irie at 倉吉市立河北中学校, a bell-ringing ceremony and time capsule ceremony at 鳥取県立美術館, and a tree-planting event at the junior high school.
Facts
Original鳥取県中部地震から10年を迎えた
Wednesday, October 21
A total of 336 students took part.
Original鳥取県中部地震発生時刻（午後２時７分）
The “Bell of Hope for the Future” was rung 3 times.
25 children from 倉吉幼稚園
The time capsule is scheduled to be opened in 10 years.
The latest issue of “Foodist Note magazine” brings together popular food creators from social media! Special supplement: “Cafe Menu Calendar” featuring recipes by Yuri Yamamoto
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Foodist Note, a media outlet operated by アイランド株式会社, released “Foodist Note magazine vol.5” through 株式会社扶桑社 on October 22, bringing together selected recipes from food influencers active on social media. The special supplement is “Cafe Menu Calendar 2027” by Yuri Yamamoto.
[For international markets] 株式会社 UnReact launches e-commerce app “UR: Store Pickup Date & Time”
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株式会社UnReact officially launched “UR: Store Pickup Date & Time,” an e-commerce app for Shopify stores that lets customers choose a pickup location, date and time, on October 8, 2026. The app enables businesses such as bakeries and restaurants to offer takeout and in-store pickup. The Basic Plan costs $6.99 per month.
[Starting Sunday, November 1] Limited-time menus featuring the bounty of Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, at 2 locations; second installment of a food-focused fair highlighting partner municipalities
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株式会社八芳園 will begin serving limited-time menus made with ingredients from Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, a partner municipality, at 2 locations, “ALL DAY DINING FUDO” and “割烹 BUTAI,” starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
・Nasu Nogahara beef and lotus root hamburger steak … 2,600 yen (tax included; service charge not included)
・Nasushiobara milk gelato and caramel apple flan … 1,100 yen (tax included; service charge not included)
[Menu] “Nasushiobara City specialty: Nasu Nogari-gari hot pot set” 5,500 yen (tax included)
※ A lunch set is available for an additional 400 yen (tax included; service charge extra).
※ A 10 percent service charge will be added to the prices above.
Companies mentioned：株式会社八芳園、株式会社八芳園交流コンテンツプロデュース、ALL DAY DINING FUDO、割烹 BUTAI、NEWoMan TAKANAWA、TableCheck
Expanding the “Curvisa Plus” series addressing health concerns: “Curvisa Plus: Post-Meal Blood Sugar Support” launches Monday, October 26, 2026
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ハウスウェルネスフーズ株式会社 will launch “Curvisa Plus: Post-Meal Blood Sugar Support,” a food with function claims, on October 26, 2026. The product contains curcumin and bisacurone, which help improve liver enzyme levels in people with somewhat high BMI and slightly elevated liver enzyme levels, as well as salacinol derived from salacia, which helps suppress rises in blood sugar after meals. The price is 4,200 yen before tax.
株式会社hint unveils ペルコモ, where 3,000 AI personas help refine ideas
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株式会社hint will launch hint Persona Commons (ペルコモ), a dialogue platform for refining product and service plans using 3,000 AI personas built from statistical data, including population estimates and household surveys from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, on Oct. 22, 2026. It can be tried for free without registering.
Facts
3,000 AI personas
Launching on Oct. 22, 2026
A survey of 500 buyers
1 in 4 people research cars
Company employees in Japan, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia in spring 2026
A survey of 1,250 company employees
90% of people who have used AI
More than 10,000 characters of information per person
1 million synthetic person records
47 prefectures
Ages 18–100
An average of more than 10,000 characters
Original実演では、1回3,000円
Interviews with 1,052 people in the United States, among other research
12 Japanese impact startups seeking to enter the U.K. and European markets selected
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独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ） selected 12 Japanese impact startups seeking to enter the U.K. and European markets for the J-StarX UK Impact Accelerator Programme. The programme will begin in fall 2026 in partnership with Bethnal Green Ventures.
Facts
12 Japanese impact startups
More than 200 organizations, including major general contractors, railway companies and government agencies
Supported a total of 6,000 families
6–8 companies selected from Phase 1 participants
They will take part in the Phase 1 programme from late October through November 2026
An online programme and a U.K. study tour are scheduled to run from mid-December 2026 through March 2027
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構、ジェトロ、BHQ株式会社、MBTリンク株式会社、NanoFrontier株式会社、ONESTRUCTION株式会社、SustainaVerse, Inc.、株式会社BIOTECHWORKS-H2、株式会社Dots for、株式会社Grape、株式会社イムノセンス、株式会社ソラフネ、株式会社ノベルジェン、株式会社ファーストラボ、Bethnal Green Ventures、BGV、WE AT
Making “discard” the starting point for creation. Tsuginote, an industrial promotion fair for production regions, launches a new exhibition, ツギノテラボ. The first installment, “循環と創造,” will be held with トトン
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ツギノテ実行委員会 will present “循環と創造,” the first installment of its new ツギノテラボ exhibition, in collaboration with トトン, a multipurpose complex operated by 株式会社米三, at the “産地の勧業博覧会 ツギノテ 2026” on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. The exhibition will build on トトン’s work collecting, restoring and selling unwanted furniture, and feature workshops using offcuts and repaired furniture, sales, and displays of upcycled products.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
128 makers from across Japan
More than 70 chairs will be assembled
Opened in Toyama City’s Tonya-machi district in 2022
A total of 16 people, including artisans from トトン, will participate
Home-visit dental care DX service オクチミル officially launches, aiming to build an “oral health data platform” starting with 22,000 home-care dental providers nationwide
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オーガイホールディングス has officially launched オクチミル, a home-visit dental care DX platform, and completed an additional capital increase of 51.1 million yen in August 2026. The platform uses AI and voice input and aims to build an oral health data platform starting with 22,000 dental providers offering home-care services nationwide.
Facts
There were 66,378 dental clinics nationwide as of 2024
A total of 9,042 facilities
Original1か月当たり平均49.6人に歯科訪問診療が行われています
5% of dental clinics providing home medical care support use ICT
22,674 dental clinics provide home-care services
An additional capital increase totaling 51.1 million yen has been completed
[Breast Cancer Awareness Month] Start by getting to know your breasts. Lingerie brand VEIMIA focuses on women’s breast health
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Lingerie brand VEIMIA is raising awareness of breast health and the importance of breast cancer screening during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, while offering underwear designed with consideration for post-surgery needs and breast prostheses.
Enjoy Katsushika Hokusai’s works with the Sanrio Characters at Tokyo Skytree®! The “浮世絵 above the Clouds: Exploring Hokusai with the Sanrio Characters” exhibition is coming to TOKYO SKYTREE!
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The “浮世絵 above the Clouds: Exploring Hokusai with the Sanrio Characters” exhibition will be held at Tokyo Skytree from Dec. 1, 2026, to March 2, 2027. The exhibition will present the world of Katsushika Hokusai’s works alongside the Sanrio Characters, with exclusive merchandise, café menu items and special videos.
Telephone inquiries about lost property will be consolidated into a single contact point, and the Lost Property Center’s hours will change
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阪急電鉄 will consolidate telephone inquiries about lost property at 阪急電鉄交通ご案内センター starting Nov. 1, 2026, and change the Lost Property Center’s hours. On Nov. 19 of the same year, it will also introduce “落とし物クラウドfind,” an AI-powered lost-property service.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Lost Property Center inquiry phone number (06-6373-5226)
The ultimate Gear, “Xenogears,” from Xenogears is coming as an action figure. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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Major hobby goods retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) has begun accepting preorders for “Xenogears Bring Arts Xenogears” from スクウェア・エニックス. The suggested retail price is 41,800 yen, and the figure is scheduled for release in February 2027.
NOBLE Elegant Line “ELENI/エルニ” 2026 AUTUMN & WINTER COLLECTION
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株式会社ベイクルーズ has unveiled the 2026 fall/winter collection from “ELENI/エルニ,” the elegant line of “NOBLE.” The collection includes knitwear, jackets and skort-style pants featuring trompe-l’oeil techniques.
Facts
¥42,900
¥52,800
¥46,200
¥36,300
July 22, 1977
October 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、NOBLE、ELENI、ELENI/エルニ、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ、VELBED
From hair-care brand Hair Theory Lab®, grounded in hair science, comes Serum-In Luminous Spray, born from the “science of light” and designed to give hair an instant glossy finish.
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Hair-care brand Hair Theory Lab®, developed by 株式会社dr365, will launch “Hair Theory Lab Serum-In Luminous Spray” on October 22, 2026. The company conducted a verification experiment in joint research with 神戸大学, and the press company is 株式会社プレッセ.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
100g
3,960 yen (tax included, free shipping)
8,910 yen (tax included)
25% OFF
More than 500,000 total followers on social media
Companies mentioned：株式会社dr365、Hair Theory Lab®、神戸大学、神戸大学大学院 科学技術イノベーション研究科、株式会社プレッセ、Rayreee
Trial begins for “A Place to Talk,” a generative AI listening service where people can share their concerns anonymously, 24 hours a day
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豊中市 will launch a trial of “A Place to Talk,” an anonymous, 24-hour listening service using generative AI, in November of Reiwa 8, in partnership with 株式会社ZIAI and the city’s council of social welfare.
Representative Doi to speak at the “New Growth Strategies in Marketing” conference — to discuss “Awareness and return on investment in offline advertising” with Miura of ニューステクノロジー and Furuya of ノバセル
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Ken Doi, representative of ohpner株式会社, which operates an offline marketing business, will speak at the “New Growth Strategies in Marketing” conference on October 26, 2026, and discuss awareness and return on investment in offline advertising with Miura of ニューステクノロジー and Furuya of ノバセル.
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] First in 市原市: swift property tax and other reductions through proactive support linked to disaster damage information — moving from “no reduction unless you apply” to “the city identifies eligible residents and grants reductions”
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市原市, Chiba Prefecture, will swiftly reduce property taxes and other taxes for people affected by the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains and Typhoon No. 25 through proactive support linked to disaster damage information, with no application required.
[Warning] “We thought it was fixed” — A configuration error left 13,460 other companies’ employees’ information accessible for 9 months. 3 conditions that could lead to the same thing in Google Drive
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In September 2026, it was disclosed that a major employee benefits service operator had left the information of 13,460 employees at other companies accessible for 9 months because of a configuration error during a system overhaul. DriveChecker株式会社 highlights similar sharing risks in Google Workspace and the importance of ongoing checks, and introduces its security management service, “DriveChecker.”
Facts
Employee and staff ID numbers for 13,460 people
The scope covered 2,322 companies and organizations
Ahead of the “Autumn Reading Week” beginning October 27, 楽天ブックス releases findings from a survey on reading habits, careers and income
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Ahead of the “Autumn Reading Week” beginning October 27, 楽天ブックス released findings from its “Survey on Reading Habits, Careers and Income.” The survey found that people who read 3–5 books a month were more satisfied with their income than those without a reading habit, and that higher-income earners tended to read more business books. The company is also holding a limited-time sale offering appreciation-priced books at 45% off the regular price.
Facts
5,455 users
7.2% answered that they thought the person “seemed to have a high income”
Income satisfaction among people who read 3–5 books a month was 51.4%
“Nationwide Survey of 47 Prefectures 2026” Thematic Analysis: Money and Asset Building
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メットライフ生命 has released the findings of its “Nationwide Survey of 47 Prefectures 2026.” While 84.9% reported concern about rising prices, 61.5% said they intended to invest their assets. About 60% cited the abundance of choices or lack of knowledge as barriers, while 53.4% said they would consider using generative AI as a person to consult.
Facts
84.9% answered that their concerns were growing
61.5% want to invest their assets
66.8% want to gain financial knowledge
53.4% think they could easily consult generative AI
“Kurashiki Architecture Tourism”: Kurashiki City Hall and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter building tours to be held in November!
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The “Art City Kurashiki” Executive Committee will hold “Kurashiki Architecture Tourism” in November 2026, taking visitors to Kurashiki City Hall and buildings in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter designed by architect Chintaro Urabe, who was born in Kurashiki.
Facts
Original2026年11月6日(金)から21日(土)
4 times in total
A tour of the Bikan Historical Quarter costs 500 yen
First 30 people at each session
Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel, completed in 1963 (Showa 38)
63 years old
Kurashiki City Hall, completed in 1980 (Showa 55)
46 years old
Chintaro Urabe (1909–1991)
倉敷絹織 in 1934
He became independent and opened an architectural design office in 1964
39 people, including guardians, took part
From Nov. 1 (Sun.) through 28 (Sat.)
Symposiums will also be held on Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 14 (Sat.)
[AI Shopping Survey] A surprising trend: The more people regret consulting AI, the more they want to rely on it
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A survey on AI-assisted shopping (2nd edition) conducted by 株式会社マイベスト found that people who regretted using AI were more likely to want to leave future purchase decisions and automatic orders to AI. People who use AI frequently were more open to automation and more likely to encounter incorrect answers, but regret rates were higher among those who did not research the answers themselves. Errors involving “differences in specifications or specs” were especially likely to lead to regret. As a countermeasure, the company is working to publish verification information.
Facts
863 men and women in their 20s to 50s nationwide
55.3% had experienced some kind of error in an AI response
There was a 44.1-point difference between “almost every day” and “less often”
Those who cited “I couldn't see the basis for the AI's answer” ... accounted for 22.4% this time
The most common was “the specifications or specs were different,” at 55.7%
The least common was “the price was different from the actual price,” at 41.7%
The regret rate among people who decided based only on AI's answer was about 1.8 times that of people who researched it themselves
The share of people who “decided based only on AI's answer” was 29.1%
The share of people who “did additional research after seeing AI's answer” was 70.9%
The regret rate among people who decided based only on AI's answer was 66.9%
The rate among those who did additional research was 38.6%
New items arrive: fluffy plush keychains featuring Disney characters and a mini figure of Winnie the Pooh!
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株式会社ホットトイズジャパン is now selling plush keychains featuring Disney characters and a mini figure of Winnie the Pooh as new additions to ジャストプレイ社's “Happy Haul” series.
SIXPAD refreshes its recovery wear, appoints Keita Machida as new ambassador, and unveils a new proposal for best performance
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EMS brand SIXPAD, owned by 株式会社MTG, has launched a new recovery wear series featuring its proprietary VITALTECH® fiber technology and appointed Keita Machida as its ambassador.
Facts
Since the medical device system was established in 2022
Among the 30 countries surveyed, it was at the lowest level
It has increased compared with 2016
Launched in 2015
In October 2025, the company set out to apply its knowledge of muscles, cultivated since the brand's founding, to women's health
Companies mentioned：株式会社MTG、SIXPAD、総務省、McKinsey Health Institute、NHK、TBS、テレビ東京、Netflix、日本テレビ
Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth is being made into a figure in a dynamic pose. Preorders are now being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby goods online retailer operated by 大網株式会社, has begun accepting preorders for a completed 1/7-scale figure of Hikaru Shidou from Magic Knight Rayearth, produced by コトブキヤ. The reference price is 24,860 yen, and the figure is scheduled for release in May 2027.
“A future opened up by flying cars: Learn about them, deepen your understanding, and imagine the future”
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold an event to promote public understanding of flying cars and their implementation in society, featuring aircraft model displays and sound experiences. It is advancing Project Phase I (fiscal 2025–2027) in collaboration with a consortium represented by Japan Airlines and Nomura Real Estate.
Facts
Aiming to bring the service to urban areas in 2030
22 roasters from across Japan gather in Sanda, led by Hyogo Prefecture, for “Sanda Coffee Fest. 2026,” running Nov. 6–8; a children's barista cup will be held for the first time this year
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An overview of “Sanda Coffee Fest. 2026,” to be held in 三田市, Hyogo Prefecture, from Nov. 6–8, 2026. A total of 22 roasters from across Japan and 42 vendors will take part, and admission is free. The event will also feature its first children's barista cup and information on tasting tickets.
Facts
42 food and merchandise vendors
Originalお子さま1名につき1,500円
The organizers aim to attract 5,000 visitors over 3 days
Save 200 yen compared with tickets purchased at the door
From melt-in-your-mouth sweetness to savory flavors that spread across the palate. A handpicked selection of delicious food from Kyushu and around the world comes together at Huis Ten Bosch! The biggest-ever (※1) gourmet journey, savoring the best of the season, begins.
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Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture, will hold a large-scale food event from winter 2026 into early 2027, bringing together seafood from Kyushu, chocolate sweets from around the world, and matcha sweets made with Kyushu-grown tea. Plans also include the “Welcome Kyushu Discount” accommodation offer, a new illumination display called “The Starlight Million,” and initiatives marking the park's 35th anniversary.
Just 1–2 motivated employees can get things on track! Seminar: “How to Build an Office That Gains More Dental Clients” using the UP.zip dental practice management support cloud
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株式会社SOTコンサルティング, part of 税理士法人アップパートナーズ within the アップパートナーズグループ, will hold an online seminar on growing its dental advisory client base and differentiating its services using the UP.zip dental practice management support cloud.
[ヘレナ ルビンスタイン] Enjoy a magical moment that makes your heart flutter. The “Advent Calendar” and “Holiday Coffret” arrive in limited quantities on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
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日本ロレアル株式会社 will release the “Advent Calendar” and “Holiday Coffret” in limited quantities as part of the 2026 holiday collection from the ヘレナ ルビンスタイン brand. Reservations open on Oct. 30, and the nationwide release date is Nov. 6.
‘Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum’ Now Available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch!
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KOMODO and AstralShift have released a remastered edition of the original 2016 title ‘Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum’ for PlayStation 4/5 and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the release, they are also holding a Halloween illustration contest and a merchandise giveaway campaign.
‘Minpaku, Ryokan & Real Estate Rental Festival 2026’ to be held on October 31; registrations top 400!
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CFコンサルティング株式会社 announced that registrations for the ‘Minpaku, Ryokan & Real Estate Rental Festival 2026,’ to be held on October 31, 2026, have topped 400. The event has expanded in scale from last year and will shed light on the present and future of the industry from both the lodging and rental business perspectives.
Commercial cleaning robot ‘J35’ introduced at Yodoyabashi Gate Tower
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株式会社アイウイズロボティクス introduced its commercial cleaning robot ‘J35’ at Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which is managed by 大和ライフネクスト株式会社. Using Octa Robotics’ LCI to connect the robot with elevators and fire doors, this became the first case in Japan to achieve autonomous cleaning operations without human intervention.
JR西日本 Group Co-hosts Local Attractions Discovery Event ‘Discover Okayama Plaza ~ Fun Encounters in Autumn’
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JR西日本岡山支社 and 山陽SC開発株式会社 will jointly hold the local attractions discovery event ‘Discover Okayama Plaza’ with the JR西日本 Group at the South Building of さんすて岡山 on October 31.
Petition launched calling for review of limits on insurance coverage for fertility treatment
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「社会で支える不妊治療共創会議」 has launched a petition calling on the government to review the limit on the number of embryo transfers covered by insurance for fertility treatment. Looking ahead to the FY2028 revision of medical service fees, it will gather voices from people directly affected and supporters and use them to formulate policy recommendations.
‘プロベル,’ a comparison review and business-matching service, increases job applications in 2 months through recruitment and executive development support for medical institutions
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株式会社プロベル matched external partner companies with 医療法人社団善仁会小山記念病院 to provide executive training and recruitment support, increasing the number of job applications within 2 months of launch.
Asia’s largest international children’s film festival, the 33rd Kineko International Children’s Film Festival: Yoshihiko Inohara, Manami Honjo and Naoki Fujii confirmed for closing ceremony!
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一般社団法人キネコ・フィルム announced that Yoshihiko Inohara, Manami Honjo and Naoki Fujii will appear at the closing ceremony of the 33rd Kineko International Children’s Film Festival, to be held from October 30 to November 3, 2026.
Facts
33rd
45 competition films
5 consecutive years
6th edition
30-minute discussion session
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人キネコ・フィルム、株式会社ティー ワイ リミテッド、公益財団法人日産厚生会玉川病院、Swedish Film Institute、St. Mary's International School、二子玉川商店街振興組合
ZenGroup expands API integration with 日本郵便’s ‘Zonos Dashboard’ for Europe
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ZenGroup株式会社 expanded its API integration with 日本郵便’s ‘Zonos Dashboard’ to Europe from October 14, 2026, and began supporting DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping.
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Starting Oct. 14, 2026
In August 2026
Membership exceeds 3.5 million
19 languages
Serving 202 countries and regions worldwide
To 175 countries and regions
More than 10.5 million products sold cumulatively
Capital: 80,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ZenGroup株式会社、日本郵便、Zonos社、Nova Global
【ホテルグランヴィア広島】～Add a festive touch to your Christmas table～ The luxurious Amaou strawberry tiara cake returns this year
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ホテルグランヴィア広島 will begin accepting reservations on November 1, 2026, for its Christmas cakes ‘Kiwami Tiara Strawberry’ and ‘Noël Fraise.’ The lineup includes a special cake featuring Amaou strawberries, limited to 50 cakes, as well as a classic cake.
‘Celebrating 3000 Years?! Super Tamagotchi Festival in Shibuhara ~MAGNET by SHIBUYA109~’
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株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント will hold ‘Celebrating 3000 Years?! Super Tamagotchi Festival in Shibuhara’ at MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya, Tokyo, from November 6 to 30, 2026. The campaign marks the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi’s launch and will feature advance preview events, photo spots and giveaway items.
Facts
Celebrating 3000 Years
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
Original全世界累計1億3百万個以上
Original1会計1,000円（税込）以上
A total of 5 recipients
¥1,100 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント、MAGNET by SHIBUYA109、バンダイ
Catalan traditional culture and contemporary art meet in Tokyo
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カタルーニャ州政府観光局 will hold a special performance of ‘Castells,’ a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo on November 9, 2026. The performance will feature the leading Catalan team Castellers de Vilafranca, and Jaume Plensa’s public artwork ‘Roots’ is installed at the venue.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
12:00～13:00
For more than 200 years
In 2010
Original2年に1度開催される
Located in 12 cities around the world
Companies mentioned：カタルーニャ州政府観光局、Castellers de Vilafranca、森ビル株式会社、スペイン大使館観光部
Emergency PHP vulnerability: Is your website safe? Inspection steps published, with free checks available by submitting a URL
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株式会社Yamanaka JAPAN has begun accepting requests for free inspections of corporate websites following the emergency PHP vulnerability disclosed on October 21. The check reviews what can be seen from outside using only a submitted URL, and reports the result in 3 colors. It is limited to the first 30 companies, with applications accepted through October 31.
Interior brand RUGHAUS is launching a collaborative rug with artist AICON. Timeless beauty and structures spanning eras and cultures intersect. The theme is “TIMELESS DIALOGUE”
Original東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツが運営する「THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA」が、グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会（GSTC）の認証を取得した。
Facts
As of Sept. 25, 2026
Signed in June 2026
Established in 2007
Companies mentioned：グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会、GSTC、東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA、Vireo、国連環境計画、UNEP、国連世界観光機関、UNWTO、UN Tourism
Cumulative Christmas tree sales top 120,000! Christmas products for stores, offices, public facilities and other spaces
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ストア・エキスプレス, operated by 株式会社店研創意, announced that cumulative Christmas tree sales since 2014 have exceeded 120,000 units. It has expanded its product lineup to serve a variety of spaces, including stores and offices, and launched a feature page where related items can be viewed all in one place.
Facts
Cumulative Christmas tree sales exceed 120,000 units
Figures compiled since 2014
3 locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka
Approximately 30,000 products
Up to 6,000 products for sale
Since its founding in 1975
Celebrating its 51st year this year
Approximately 2,000 design and construction projects annually
株式会社ニッコー's official LINE account surpasses 400,000 friends! Concerns about dorms and relocation resolved instantly on LINE! Its attentive, supportive service for job seekers is attracting attention
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株式会社ニッコー announced that as of October 21, 2026, the number of friends on its official LINE account had exceeded 400,000. The company operates the factory staffing job site シゴトクラシ.com and offers a service that lets users complete applications and consultations on LINE. It also runs a staffing business specializing in manufacturing, primarily in Aichi Prefecture.
[Expanded lineup of insulation materials for non-residential buildings] Achilles products added to the Energy-Saving Planning Web Service - now includes rigid polyurethane foam insulation materials (board products)
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株式会社one building has added the rigid polyurethane foam insulation board product series from アキレス株式会社 to its Energy-Saving Planning Web Service for non-residential buildings. This enables users to compare and assess specifications during the early design stage for interior and exterior insulation and rooftop insulation in RC and steel-framed buildings, all in a web browser.
Nexdata to exhibit jointly with Realworld Labs at the 1st Physical AI EXPO [Autumn]
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データ・タング株式会社 (Nexdata) and Realworld Labs will exhibit jointly at the 1st Physical AI EXPO [Autumn], to be held at Makuhari Messe from November 11, 2026, showcasing end-to-end data solutions for physical AI development.
株式会社オリエンタルランド・イノベーションズ invests in 株式会社ズクトチエ, which works on planning, developing and operating resort facilities with the mission of “updating tourism in rural areas”
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株式会社オリエンタルランド・イノベーションズ has invested in 株式会社ズクトチエ, which aims to update the tourism industry from its base in Nagano Prefecture's Hakuba area.
高島株式会社 has begun providing product information for Achilles Board, a rigid polyurethane foam insulation material manufactured by アキレス株式会社, through 株式会社one building's Energy-Saving Planning Web Service [Non-Residential Version].
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高島株式会社 has begun providing product information for 7 major products in アキレス株式会社's Achilles Board rigid polyurethane foam insulation series through 株式会社one building's Energy-Saving Planning Web Service [Non-Residential Version].
ベルナティオ resort hotel in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture | Christmas special sets supervised by the hotel executive chef return this year! Reservations open through Nov. 30 (Monday)
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The ベルナティオ resort hotel in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, has begun selling Christmas special sets that include items such as roast chicken legs supervised by the executive chef and sets featuring Niigata Wagyu. Reservations are open through November 30.
Facts
A limited-edition sake, with only 500 bottles worldwide
ベルナティオ 30th-anniversary sake
With an expansive site covering 510 ha (equivalent to 109 Tokyo Domes)
How does the success rate of new businesses vary by industry? Success rates and barriers revealed by a comparison of 14 industries | 株式会社イノベーション総合研究所
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released the Industry-by-Industry New Business Data Book 2026 free of charge, based on a survey of 888 people with experience in new businesses at large companies. A comparison of 14 industries showed that barriers vary by industry: lack of understanding among management was the most common barrier in chemicals and materials, while slow decision-making was most common in electrical equipment, electronic components and semiconductors.
Toward a new shopping experience through conversations with an AI concierge
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イオンネクスト is working to realize “agentic commerce,” a conversational shopping experience powered by Google Cloud AI technology, with implementation targeted for fiscal 2026.
Hachioji CFC begins full-scale operations; frozen goods automation system “AutoFreezer” introduced for the first time
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イオンネクスト began full-scale operations on October 22 at Hachioji CFC, its second location in Hachioji, Tokyo, as it expands its online-only supermarket, Green Beans. The frozen goods area is using Ocado社's automated system AutoFreezer for the first time, aiming to boost productivity and improve working conditions.
Facts
Approximately １１５% of Konda CFC
Inbound and outbound processing capacity is ２.７ times that of Konda CFC in operation
Reduces the area required for storage by approximately ５０%
Expands inventory levels by approximately １.５ times
Reduces the time people spend working in frozen environments to ５% or less
A new series connecting public health theory and practice, born from a specialist journal marking its 90th volume: “Public Health Books” begins publication in October 2026
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To mark the 90th volume of its specialist journal Public Health, 株式会社医学書院 will begin publishing “Public Health Books,” a new series connecting public health theory and practice, in October 2026. The first release is planned to include 2 books on health services research and the work of public health physicians.
[Refined based on more than 3,000 customer comments] This year brings “rajang” mixed noodles, featuring 11 medicinal ingredients that help restore balance to the body!
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株式会社ハチバン will offer “Vegetable Rajang Noodles,” made with 11 medicinal ingredients, for a limited time starting November 2, 2026, and will launch “Rajang Mixed Noodles” on November 9 of the same year. The spiciness was adjusted based on more than 3,000 responses to last year’s survey.
Collaboration announced between “The CREATORS 7,” an in-person networking event for creators and entertainment companies, and “VTuber Industry Networking Event: Vuikaru biz”!
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A collaboration has been announced between “The CREATORS 7,” an event for creators organized by 株式会社トライデントワークス, and “Vuikaru biz,” an event for the VTuber industry organized by 株式会社パノラプロ (PANORA). The events will be held November 27–28, 2026, and attendees of “The CREATORS 7” will be eligible for free admission to a designated area within “Vuikaru biz,” subject to certain conditions.
Facts
Taking place in November 2026
A total of more than 2,900 industry professionals attended
Daytime attendance … 3,000 yen (tax included) / per day
Networking reception … 8,500 yen (tax included) / per day
Admission on the day of the event (without advance registration) is 3,500 yen (tax included)
株式会社AX, which supports businesses in adopting AI, launches “AX HELP,” a service that helps users continue learning and get advice on questions that arise in practice
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株式会社AX has launched “AX HELP,” a support plan that lets users continue learning and get advice even after their contract for the AI adoption support service “AX CAMP” ends. For a monthly fee of ¥100,000, it includes access to learning content, chat consultations, and job postings.
Facts
¥100,000 per month (excluding tax)
Existing tasks equivalent to 30 hours per week
Down to within 5 hours
Advertising analysis that had taken 17.5 hours per week
Eight Knot joins 一般社団法人中国舶用工業会 as an associate member
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株式会社エイトノット, which develops maritime intelligence technology, has joined 一般社団法人中国舶用工業会 as an associate member. It will strengthen ties with shipyards and marine equipment manufacturers in the Chugoku region to promote the adoption and real-world implementation of maritime intelligence technology.
Jamf signs authorized primary reseller agreement with NTTドコモビジネス株式会社
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Jamf Japan has signed an authorized primary reseller agreement with NTTドコモビジネス株式会社 to sell Jamf solutions to corporate customers and provide mobile device management and security support.