[関西外国語大学] Partners with prestigious British school Brighton College to open Osaka Prefecture’s first British-style international school in Hirakata
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関西外国語大学 is partnering with the prestigious British school Brighton College to open Brighton College Kansai Gaidai, Osaka Prefecture’s first British-style international school, in Hirakata. It aims to open the prep school in September 2028 and the senior school in September 2029.
Facts
Aiming to open the prep school (grades 1–6) in September 2028
Original10月21日に両校の提携調印式を中宮キャンパスで行いました
The senior school, equivalent to junior and senior high school, is scheduled to open at the Gakken Toshi Campus in Hotani, Hirakata, in September 2029
※The opening of the senior school may be postponed to September 2030
Companies mentioned：関西外国語大学、Brighton College、Brighton College International
Folofly’s commercial EV “F11VS” adopted by DHL Japan for pickup and delivery vehicles
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DHL Japan has adopted the commercial EV “F11VS” from フォロフライ株式会社 as a pickup and delivery vehicle. DHL Japan will have a total of 51 electric pickup and delivery vehicles and aims to electrify more than 66% of its fleet by 2030.
Facts
1 more unit will be introduced
Approximately 4,000 square meters across the entire rooftop
Solar panels with an output of approximately 469kW
Approximately 20% of electricity consumption
The total number of electric pickup and delivery vehicles will be 51
Looking ahead to 2030
Target of electrifying more than 66%
Launched in January 2026
Equipped with an 82.8kWh battery
Driving range per charge: 479km
All 100 units in the initial production run have sold out
There are currently 30 pickup and delivery vehicles on the road
A Better Case and Piara to co-host “ABC of Brand Banners and Brand Affiliate Marketing,” a seminar for mail-order and D2C businesses, on Thursday, October 29
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株式会社A Better Case and 株式会社ピアラ will co-host a free seminar for mail-order and D2C businesses on October 29.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Capacity: 40 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社 A Better Case、株式会社ピアラ、株式会社オニオン、NewsPicks、末富、HASHUKA、STARTBAHN、電通、メルカリ、大阪・関西万博
For hotels facing labor shortages: Streamlining check-in, key handovers, phone support and washing machine fee collection. Device Agency to exhibit at the “Hospitality Tech EXPO” (Dec. 2–4, Ariake, Booth 1-42)
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株式会社デバイスエージェンシー will exhibit at the “1st Hospitality Tech EXPO,” to be held in Ariake from Dec. 2–4, 2026, showcasing products and services that help hotels reduce staffing needs, including smart check-in, AI phone support and cashless fee collection.
[Survey Report] Ice Cream Consumption Among People in Their 60s and 70s in Fall and Winter
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東京新聞 has published the results of a survey on ice cream consumption in fall and winter among people in their 60s and 70s. 30% eat ice cream during these seasons, with stick and box types driving demand. Chocolate is popular, and the top selection criterion is “taste.” The main barrier for non-consumers is “feeling cold.”
Facts
30% of people in their 60s and 70s eat ice cream even in fall and winter
Do post-project support and follow-up matter for exterior wall and roof painting? Survey finds about 3 in 4 people value warranties and aftercare (survey by ミヤケン)
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A survey by ミヤケン, a specialist repainting company, found that about 3 in 4 people value post-project warranties and aftercare when commissioning exterior wall and roof painting.
Facts
40.5% said they “value it very highly”
Accounting for 75.5% of the total
Survey participants and number: 200 people aged 40 or older who own and live in a detached house
Support Noto’s future with your shopping. “Ishikawa and Noto Support Project: NOTO food market” to be held at Kinokuniya Shibuya Scramble Square store
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株式会社紀ノ國屋, in partnership with CAMPFIRE, will hold the “Ishikawa and Noto Support Project: NOTO food market” at its Shibuya Scramble Square store from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 to support recovery from the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
A boost for household budgets and the planet! 大台町 launches energy-efficient appliance replacement subsidies to support an eco-friendly lifestyle at a lower cost
[Basket of Concepts] Where crafts and contemporary art intersect: Exhibition exploring the art of weaving, “Hisako Sekijima: Baskets About Baskets,” opens in Toranomon, Tokyo, on Nov. 14!
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The exhibition “Hisako Sekijima: Baskets About Baskets,” featuring the woven works of Hisako Sekijima, will open at the Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum on Nov. 14, 2026. It will showcase about 100 works and be divided into an earlier and a later term.
A giant Christmas tree about 10m tall comes to モレラ岐阜! “MALera Christmas 2026” to be held
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“MALera Christmas 2026” will be held at the モレラ岐阜 shopping mall in Motosu, Gifu Prefecture, from Nov. 7 to Dec. 25, 2026. Events will include a lighting ceremony for a giant Christmas tree about 10m tall, concerts and workshops.
Criteo surveys how AI is changing consumer purchasing behavior
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Criteo has released the results of a survey of 518 consumers and marketers across Japan. AI is used to compare products and gather information, but respondents strongly favor people making the final purchase decision. 75% of marketers said consumer purchasing behavior has changed.
Facts
518 respondents in total
85% have taken some form of action
53% said “it is better for people to make the final decision”
69% favored this over entrusting purchases to AI...
75% said consumer purchasing behavior has changed compared with 1 year ago
Highest at 57%, while
Fell to 33% at the stage of deciding to make a purchase
2 participating companies have been selected to advance to collaboration discussions in 東芝’s “Toshiba OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2026,” supported by ReGACY
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OriginalReGACYが支援する東芝の「Toshiba OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2026」において、ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社とArithmer株式会社の2社が協業検討対象として選定された。
DHL Japan adds 1 “F11VS” electric van, charging it with solar power at a logistics hub for deliveries in central Tokyo
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DHL Japan has added 1 FoloFly “F11VS” electric van, which will be charged using solar power at the Tokyo Distribution Center and used for deliveries in central Tokyo. This brings DHL Japan’s electric delivery fleet to a total of 51 vehicles.
Facts
Added 1 “F11VS” as a delivery vehicle
This addition brings DHL Japan’s electric delivery fleet to a total of 51 vehicles
Approximately 4,000 square meters across the entire rooftop
Solar panels with an output of approximately 469kW
About 20% of the facility’s total electricity consumption
Maximum payload: 1,050 kg
Driving range on a single charge: 479 km
30 electric delivery vehicles are currently on the road
More than 28,000 companies in Japan have adopted the service
More than 66% electrification of last-mile delivery vehicles
Dedicated application site opens for the “Voice AI Agent Platform (VAAP) Emergency AI Inquiry Desk”
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Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ株式会社 has opened a dedicated application site for the “Voice AI Agent Platform (VAAP) Emergency AI Inquiry Desk Suite,” announced on October 9, 2026, and has begun accepting free advance registrations and consultations on urgent implementation.
Hawaii’s leading language schools “Global Village Hawaii” and “IIE Hawaii” merge to become “Global Village IIE Hawaii”—豊泉家グループ joins as a new operating structure takes shape
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Hawaii language schools “Global Village Hawaii” and “IIE Hawaii” will merge and begin operating as “Global Village IIE Hawaii” on November 1, 2026. 豊泉家グループ will invest in and join the venture.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
1440 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1100
Companies mentioned：Global Village Hawaii、IIE Hawaii、Global Village IIE Hawaii、Institute of Intensive English、豊泉家グループ、一般財団法人SF豊泉家
“Solo Leveling:ARISE” celebrates its 2.5th anniversary with major update “BEYOND”! New SSR Hunter “Guardian’s Rampart, Goto Kiyoomi” and new Successor “Velvet” arrive!
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“Solo Leveling:ARISE” is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with the major update “BEYOND.” Anniversary events include new SSR Hunters and characters, new modes and systems, and distribution of up to 500 summon tickets.
Combining the “Monaki” members’ favorite foods, Kumamoto Pro serves up easy snacks! “Red Ginger Men’s Snacks—Come Over for a Drink at My Place!” airs October 24 (Saturday) at 23:00
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“Monaki,” a hugely popular male group, will appear as guests on the October 24 episode of “Red Ginger Men’s Snacks—Come Over for a Drink at My Place!,” the signature show of Red Ginger airing on BSよしもと. The show will feature snacks combining the members’ favorite foods and a discussion about which side to choose between Kumamoto Pro Wrestling and Miki Inada.
B-free 2.0 soundproof booth, with more than ¥79 million raised to date, launches 2-week encore crowdfunding campaign
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MUSICUS, a soundproof booth brand, will launch an encore crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE for its DIY soundproof booth “B-free 2.0,” which has received more than ¥79 million in support to date. The target is ¥2 million, and the campaign runs from October 23 to November 5, 2026.
Facts
2 weeks only
The target amount is 2 million yen.
Final funding rate: 2,181%
¥43,627,500 (2,181% of target)
Target amount: ¥2,000,000
From ¥179,000 (XS size, tax and shipping included)
[JR東海] Godzilla invades “Piyorin Village”! From the “ultimate point of despair” to an unprecedented “ultimate point of fluffy delight”!
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JR東海 will hold a collaboration event with “Piyorin,” celebrating its 15th anniversary, to mark the release of the film “Godzilla-0.0.” Limited-edition goods will go on advance sale on the “JR東海MARKET” online store from October 22, 2026, and a stamp rally will be held on the “TOKAI STATION POINT” app. On the film’s release date, November 3, limited-time decorations, sweets and goods will be available at “Piyorin Village” at JR Nagoya Station.
Fighting intensifies in Yemen, threatening water supplies for more than 1.6 million children in Taiz Governorate [Press Release]
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Intensifying fighting in Yemen’s Taiz Governorate has put water systems at risk, and ユニセフ is supporting continued water supplies and treatment for malnutrition among more than 1.6 million children.
[Industry-academia collaboration] Practical lecture explores choosing a company based on “the ideal life at age 30”
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株式会社ネオストナル held a career lecture on September 25, 2026, for about 10 third-year university students on the theme “How to prevent mismatches in new graduate hiring—Working backward from your 30-year-old self to the choices you make today.”
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
About 10 third-year university students
90-minute career lecture
Desired annual income: approximately 5 million yen
Take-home income needed for an ideal lifestyle: approximately 170,000 to 400,000 yen per month
Desired annual days off: 120 to 125 days
Monthly savings and investments: 30,000 to 50,000 yen
Prewood, a demountable and relocatable urban timber building, wins 3 awards: a bronze award at the Design Educates Awards, the Good Design Award and the Wood Design Award
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The timber modular construction method “prewood,” jointly developed by VUILD株式会社 and 平和不動産株式会社, won 3 awards: a bronze award at the Design Educates Awards, the Good Design Award and the Wood Design Award.
Facts
Won 3 awards
Design Educates Awards 2026
Total floor area: 74.43㎡
Original壁パネルは1枚200kg未満
Metal fittings: −88%
Using 9 types of screws, approximately 2,500 in total,
Revised versions released for 2 critical PHP vulnerabilities, including one rated “9.2” in severity. “Homepage Renovation Shop” launches a PHP and WordPress update service for small and medium-sized businesses, starting at 35,000 yen
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Following the release of fixes for critical PHP vulnerabilities, YOUNEEDS株式会社 has launched a PHP and WordPress update service for small and medium-sized businesses, starting at 35,000 yen.
“IHG Puku Tabi Campaign” launches, a new kind of game that takes users to hotels across Japan via a LINE mini app
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IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン合同会社 will hold the “IHG Puku Tabi Campaign,” a game-like campaign that takes users to hotels across Japan via a LINE mini app, starting Oct. 22, 2026. Participants can collect digital stickers and enter a drawing to win complimentary hotel stays.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
80 IHG One Rewards points
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 23:59
With 160 million members
More than 7,100 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
Approximately 400,000 staff members work for the group
Companies mentioned：IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン合同会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、Apple App、Google Play
Announcement: 28th Yanai Sweets Festival — 3 days of gratitude marking the 40th anniversary of “Tsuki de Hirotta Tamago.” Held in November for the first time
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あさひ製菓株式会社 will hold the “Yanai Sweets Festival” at 果子乃季総本店 for 3 days, from Nov. 13 to 15, to mark the 40th anniversary of its flagship product, “Tsuki de Hirotta Tamago.” The festival is usually held in October, but this year it will take place in November for the first time, with activities including mochi pounding and discounts on bulk purchases of roll cakes.
About 5,000 visitors last year. FUNclusion Week 2026, where visitors experience diversity through “fun,” returns during Disability Week this year.
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株式会社大広 will hold the hands-on event FUNclusion Week 2026 at locations including BONUS TRACK in Shimokitazawa, coinciding with Disability Week in December. About 5,00 people attended last year, and the initiative to experience diversity will continue this year.
Japan’s first one-stop testing facility dedicated to commercial spacecraft to open at the “Minami-Watarida North District North-Side Development Plan” (tentative name)
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IMV株式会社 and ヒューリック株式会社 announced plans to open Japan’s first one-stop testing facility dedicated to commercial spacecraft within the “Minami-Watarida North District North-Side Development Plan” (tentative name) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. The facility will be developed by IMV, which was selected in February 2026 as the lead organization for a JAXA Space Strategy Fund project. It aims to provide environmental testing for satellites in the 100–300kg class and is scheduled for completion in March 2028.
Iwanami Bunko, which marks the 100th anniversary of its launch in 2027, will present commemorative projects throughout the year
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岩波書店 announced commemorative projects for Iwanami Bunko, which will mark the 100th anniversary of its launch in 2027. The publisher plans a range of initiatives, including new translations, publication of original manuscripts, reprints requested by readers and the reestablishment of its readers’ association.
10 students selected as inaugural recipients of the Watanabe Pipe Sports Scholarship
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渡辺パイプ株式会社 has selected 10 students as the inaugural recipients of the Watanabe Pipe Sports Scholarship, a grant-based scholarship established in June 2026.
ai& launches AI video generation service “ai& video”
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株式会社エーアイ・アンド launched its AI video generation service “ai& video” on Oct. 22, 2026. The service generates videos from text, images and existing footage, with generation taking as little as 12 seconds thanks to its in-house infrastructure in Japan and inference optimization technology.
Japan’s largest Jurassic find! Giant dinosaur footprint fossil measuring about 70 cm discovered in Minamisoma City
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福島県南相馬市 announced that it had discovered a dinosaur footprint fossil measuring about 70 cm, the largest from the Jurassic period found in Japan, in a Late Jurassic geological formation in the city. More than 10 footprints were found as part of a research project looking ahead to the 10 years beginning in fiscal 2025. The city will also work with 17 sponsoring and co-creation partners to put the discovery to use in tourism and community development.
[Ron Herman] Special Anya Hindmarch×Ron Herman items arrive at ロンハーマン!
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Collaboration items from ロンハーマン and アニヤ・ハインドマーチ—Small Motimer Tote, Motimer Tote, Shopping Bag Charm and Lemon Cake Charm—will go on sale on their respective dates.
Facts
￥209,000
￥242,000
￥47,300
￥39,600
On sale October 24
On sale March 6
On sale Dec. 4
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトルリーグ、ロンハーマン、Anya Hindmarch、アニヤ・ハインドマーチ、Ron Herman
As disclosures of unauthorized access to e-commerce carts such as futureshop continue, Shopify Plus Partner セルフプラス is accepting consultations about switching platforms
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株式会社セルフプラス is accepting consultations about switching to Shopify following disclosures of unauthorized access to e-commerce carts such as futureshop.
Facts
Established: September 11, 2015
301 redirects from old URLs
We also offer monthly maintenance services after launch, including 24-hour automated monitoring.
Following the release of PHP security updates, セルフプラス offers guidance on WordPress site update practices and consultations about migration to static sites
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株式会社セルフプラス is offering guidance on organizing update practices for WordPress sites and consultations about migrating to static sites following the release of a fix for the PHP vulnerability “php2shell.” The company’s Shopify custom apps and its own website do not use PHP and are therefore unaffected.
[Call for attendees] 宇都宮市 to hold interim presentation session for “Miya Pro,” a public-private collaborative community development proposal program
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An interim presentation session for “Miya Pro,” a public-private collaborative project organized by 宇都宮市, will be held on November 11, 2026, with presentations on initiatives by 5 teams.
森友嵐士（T-BOLAN） launches jewelry brand “TEARS”; reservations open October 30 for “TEARS CROSS FIRST EDITION,” limited to 100 pieces and bearing serial numbers
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一般社団法人公民連携スタートアップハブ is launching the jewelry brand “TEARS” with 森友嵐士（T-BOLAN） and will begin accepting reservations on October 30, 2026, for items including “TEARS CROSS FIRST EDITION,” limited to 100 pieces.
The “17th Seasoning Championship 2026” names “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” this year’s ❝No.１ seasoning❞!
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“燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” by 鶴味噌醸造株式会社 took overall No. 1 at the “17th Seasoning Championship 2026,” organized by 一般社団法人日本野菜ソムリエ協会. The entries were narrowed from 182 products to 54 finalists, and the results were announced on October 20.
“Hawks Performance Team” to hold auditions for its 2027 members!
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks will hold auditions for 2027 members of its Hawks Performance Team. Auditions will take place at 3 venues—Taipei, Tokyo and Fukuoka—and the team is recruiting Honeys and performers, among others.
CAMPFIRE and Kinokuniya to hold “Ishikawa and Noto Support Project: NOTO food market” at Shibuya Scramble Square
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株式会社CAMPFIRE and 株式会社紀ノ國屋 will hold the “Ishikawa and Noto Support Project: NOTO food market” at the Shibuya Scramble Square store from October 22 to November 4, 2026, selling products from businesses supported through crowdfunding.
[Urgent report] IDEATECH releases “For business leaders navigating the AI era—the turning point signaled by a 68% zero-click rate”
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株式会社IDEATECH has released an urgent report based on its own research in response to the spread of “zero-click” searches, in which users do not move from search results to external websites as AI search becomes more common. The report describes the current zero-click rate of 68% and the shift in purchasing behavior toward AI search, and offers 5 recommendations for business leaders.
Facts
“68% zero-click rate”
Published on our website on October 22, 2026
Joint research involving a total of 1,139 people
Rose to 68.1% in July 2026
79.8% said that “the importance of generative AI in management decisions will increase”
52.7% said they had “never checked” how their company appears in AI results
90.6% use generative AI for at least part of the selection process
“Generative AI and AI search” ranked first at 36.5%
Exceeded the 24.9% for search engines
A further 53.8% create comparison tables of candidate companies and products using generative AI
The figure reached 74.3% for in-depth comparisons
85.3% said that “even without numerical results, specific details about a person in charge’s work and decision-making process can inform purchasing decisions”
The share who said that clarifying the issue was “complete” or “largely progressing” was 70.4%
84.7% had avoided filling out a form
The reason in 44.5% of cases was “because I thought I could get equivalent information from generative AI”
Projects involving 7 or more decision-makers accounted for 58.5%
Of projects that took longer to consider, 63.6% cited “the time it took to get a decision from senior management”
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDEATECH、ヴァリューズ、日本経済新聞、株式会社Bizibl Technologies、PR TIMES
Event report: Can global health become “an investment in the future”? Government, businesses and young people discuss policy at “Policy Pitch”
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株式会社PoliPoli held its 8th policy proposal event, “Policy Pitch,” on April 27, 2026, to discuss public-private partnerships in global health and Japan’s role. Case studies were presented by NEC, AMED and SOIK, with feedback from members of the Diet.
AI security company CoWorker to speak at “SMDF Security Co-Creation Seminar,” hosted by 一般社団法人SMDF
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AI security solutions provider CoWorker株式会社 will speak at the “SMDF Security Co-Creation Seminar,” to be held at 肥後銀行’s head office on November 20, 2026. The presentation will focus on “A Practical Course in Corporate Cybersecurity for the AI Era.”
“4v4 SCO CUP 2026,” with a place in the JAPAN CUP at stake, to be held in Osaka Prefecture on Sunday, November 22!
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Now Do株式会社 and 株式会社SCOグループ will hold “4v4 SCO CUP 2026” in Osaka Prefecture on November 22, 2026, with the winning team earning a place in “4v4 JAPAN CUP 2026-27 Supported by au.”
Gekkeikan: Discover art and music at the historic “Okura Family Residence” — an exhibition by artist Louis Terai and a live performance by guitarist 笹久保伸
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月桂冠株式会社 will use the historic “Okura Family Residence” to host an exhibition by artist Louis Terai and a live performance by guitarist 笹久保伸 in November 2026.
PERSOL offers “ZEN Career Quest: Special Edition,” a practical career education program at online university ZEN大学, to help students envision a way of working that suits them
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パーソルホールディングス will provide ZEN大学 with the practical career education program “ZEN Career Quest: Special Edition.”
“Chiikawa × ANA” collaboration goods, first release: Extension of the purchase limit period
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全日空商事 announced that the purchase limit period for the first release of the Chiikawa × ANA collaboration goods will be extended from October 23, 2026, until further notice.
Facts
Until further notice, including October 26, 2026 onward
[Survey of local government employees] Disaster Management Agency to launch in November: A major gap in confidence to respond to disasters at the outset, depending on how prepared local governments feel
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株式会社ジチタイワークス has released the results of a survey of local government employees. Ahead of the launch of the Disaster Management Agency in November 2026, there was a gap of approximately 16 percentage points between perceived progress in initial preparedness and confidence in actual response. The results also showed strong demand for training on gathering damage information and coordinating with relevant organizations.
Facts
Target: 100 respondents
Responses were received from 101 people
The total (hereafter, “progressing” combined) was 60.4%
The total (hereafter, “confident they could act” combined) was 44.6%
There was a gap of approximately 16 percentage points
4.0% of employees gave a clear response
“Confident they could act” combined was 60.7%
Originalでは20.7%と約2割にとどまり
They were at nearly the same level
Among those who said “neither,” 34.5%
Among those who said “not progressing,” it was 36.4%
“Topics such as gathering scattered damage information and coordination among relevant organizations” was the most common response, at 50.5%
[October 31, Rd. 5] Exhibition race drivers announced! Various participants, including real-world racers, will compete!
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一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構（JeMO） has announced the drivers for the exhibition race at UNIZONE 2026 Rd. 5, to be held on October 31. The race will take place on the Charlotte Motor Speedway – Oval course using Toyota GR86 cars, with UNIZONE license holders, team-recommended drivers and JeMO-invited drivers among those competing.
Facts
1.5 miles (approximately 2.41 km)
Up to 20 vehicles
Heat 1 / 5 laps
Heat 2 / 3 laps
Established May 10, 2023
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構、JeMO、UNIZONE、JAF、恒志堂レーシング北海道、岩手馬コレーシング、東京ヴェルディレーシング、遠州ハママツモータース、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、原田製作所、BEAR Racing Service、株式会社オートバックスセブン、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社、Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park、iRacing、NASCAR、Toyota、YouTube
Guests on “Why So Good?” airing October 22 (Thursday): 株式会社福商 President Maiko Toyooka and journalist/fact-checker Daisuke Furuta!
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Maiko Toyooka, president of 株式会社福商, and journalist Daisuke Furuta will appear as guests on the October 22 episode of “Why So Good?,” an interfm program produced by 株式会社まぐまぐ.
Eye“247” Work Smart Cloud wins the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall in 2 categories
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株式会社フーバーブレイン's PC log management tool Eye“247” Work Smart Cloud won in 2 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall: business visualization tools and log management systems.
Interior Lifestyle 2027 launches under a new concept
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メッセフランクフルト ジャパン株式会社 has revamped the concept for Interior Lifestyle 2027, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in June 2027, and begun recruiting exhibitors. It will hold a press conference on November 27, 2026.
99.8% of car leasing customers answered a survey on the contact they want after delivery — the most common request was information about vehicle inspections and regular maintenance
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According to a post-delivery survey conducted by 株式会社MIC's car leasing service ニコニコカーリース ニコノリ, 99.8% of respondents specified the kinds of contact they would like to receive in the future. The most common request was information about vehicle inspections and regular maintenance (70.1%).
<Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture> Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Versa Walk Nishio store to open on Friday, October 23, 2026
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株式会社保険見直し本舗, a subsidiary of 株式会社保険見直し本舗グループ, will open a new store, Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Versa Walk Nishio, at the Versa Walk Nishio shopping complex in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, on October 23, 2026.
A ticket to the national tournament in just one day. SCO Group, which provides services for dental clinics, to co-host the free-entry 4-a-side soccer tournament for elementary school students, 4v4 SCO CUP 2026, in Osaka on November 22
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株式会社SCOグループ and Now Do株式会社 will co-host the 4-a-side soccer tournament 4v4 SCO CUP 2026 for elementary school students in Osaka on November 22, 2026. Entry is free, with 24 teams each in the U10 and U12 divisions. The winning team will qualify for JAPAN CUP.
ALIENGATE data breach monitoring service surpasses 18 billion records of data collected and stored on the dark web
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The dark web database of ALIENGATE, a data breach monitoring service provided by CyberCrew, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, has surpassed 18 billion records.
Cooking media outlet Nadia and 米穀機構 team up to hold a recipe voting campaign featuring rice flour
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Cooking media outlet Nadia and 米穀機構 have teamed up to run a recipe voting campaign to raise awareness and expand consumption of rice flour. A set of 4 kinds of rice flour will be given to 30 voters selected by lottery.
Facts
For 30 recipients
4 varieties, 1 of each
20 million people per month
More than 1,100 culinary professionals
Reaching a combined total of approximately 8,500万人
LINE Digital Frontier to invest 10 billion yen in original Japanese content over 3 years
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LINE Digital Frontier has decided to invest a total of around 10 billion yen over the next 3 years to develop and increase investment in original content from Japan.
Facts
Around 10 billion yen in total
Over the next 3 years
More than 155 million monthly users
More than 150 countries
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINE Digital Frontier、WEBTOON Entertainmentグループ、WEBTOON Entertainment、株式会社ナンバーナイン
公益財団法人京都服飾文化研究財団 and Wacoal Holdings win the Excellence Award at Mecenat Awards 2026
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公益財団法人京都服飾文化研究財団 and Wacoal Holdings won the Excellence Award at Mecenat Awards 2026. The award recognizes the foundation's highly regarded work collecting, preserving and researching fashion culture, as well as holding exhibitions, activities that have continued with the support of 株式会社ワコール since its establishment in 1978.
Facts
Mecenat Awards 2026
198 certified activities
136 companies and organizations
5 Excellence Awards
Established in 1978
Approximately 13,000 items of clothing and other pieces
Approximately 20,000 related materials
A collection of fashion-related items spanning the 18th century to the present
Use of delivery services in general stood at 40% over the past 3 months; dissatisfaction with packaging is generally declining
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング in September 2026, 40% of respondents had used delivery services in the past 3 months, with usage higher among people in their 60s and 70s. Delivery to the recipient in person at home was the most common way to receive packages, while unattended delivery is on the rise. Dissatisfaction with packaging is declining, and low prices and shipping costs were cited as reasons for using parcel delivery.
Facts
Usage rate: 40%
Survey of 3,000 men and women
78% chose delivery in person at home
51% chose mailbox delivery
36% chose unattended delivery ( 지정 location)
Unattended delivery (specified location) rose by 8 points
67% said they receive almost all their packages
52% said online and mail-order shopping is cheaper
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves × Tokyo Revengers: Tokyo Manji Gang's strongest duo available starting today; animated trailer featuring Mikey and Draken also released
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株式会社SNK has released Tokyo Revengers anime characters Manjiro Sano (Mikey) and Ken Ryuguji (Draken) as DLC for the fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves.
Facts
The comics have surpassed 80 million copies in circulation worldwide
The latest arc of the TV anime Tokyo Revengers, the Three Deities War Arc, begins in October 2026
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves for Nintendo Switch™ 2 launches today, October 22! Intense battles anytime, anywhere
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株式会社SNK has released the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. It is available in 2 editions, Standard Edition and Starter Edition. The physical version is scheduled for release on January 21, 2027.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
2,970 yen (tax included)
3,960 yen (tax included)
Jan. 21, 2027
4,950 yen (tax included)
9,900 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SNK、SNK、任天堂、CAPCOM、コアミックス、Shochiku Co., Ltd.、Fuji Television Network, Inc.、講談社、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Language school First English Global College launches off-season promotion
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is running an off-season promotion at the language school First English Global College in the Philippines, offering 50% off tuition for eligible courses from September 2026 through June 2027.
Facts
50% off tuition
→ Approximately ¥91,000 off
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、First English Global College、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ留学
Tokyu joins Tokyo international culture and arts festival “ＡＲＴＥ ＴＯＫＹＯ” as a supporter, offering a diverse range of programs around Shibuya Station
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東急株式会社 will join “ＡＲＴＥ ＴＯＫＹＯ,” an urban culture and arts festival hosted by 東京都, as a supporter and offer a total of 7 programs around Shibuya Station from October 10 to December 31, 2026.
Explore Ibusuki, Minamikyushu and Makurazaki! “Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line Digital Stamp Rally” to be held!
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九州旅客鉄道株式会社 will launch the “Explore the Line! Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line Digital Stamp Rally” on October 24, 2026, taking participants around Ibusuki, Minamikyushu and Makurazaki. Using the JR九州 app, participants can collect stamps at all 63 check-in points and enter a prize drawing.
【bb.q Olive Chicken】A collaboration between global star Felix and bb.q comes to Japan! Japan’s first “bb.q×Felix” campaign offers limited-edition Felix merchandise with the purchase of eligible chicken sets
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bb.q Olive Chicken Café, operated by ワタミ株式会社, will launch Japan’s first “bb.q×Felix” campaign on October 23, 2026, featuring Stray Kids’ Felix as its global model and giving limited-edition merchandise to customers who purchase eligible sets.
【大阪マリオット都ホテル】Grilled Hokkaido beef, roast pork, Hokkaido’s famous jingisukan and soup curry! Venison cutlets join the dinner menu. Enjoy the flavors of the north at the “Hokkaido Buffet”!
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大阪マリオット都ホテル will hold its “Hokkaido Buffet” from November 1, 2026, through January 7, 2027, serving dishes made with ingredients from Hokkaido.
Santa Claus is coming! A special “Christmas Premium Buffet” to bring smiles to children’s faces!
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ホテルニューオータニ大阪 will hold a limited-time “Christmas Premium Buffet” at its all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI from December 19 to 25, 2026. The offerings include a gift service from Santa Claus, a roast meat station featuring domestic meat, and approximately 20 kinds of sweets made with Hakata Amaou strawberries.
【新横浜プリンスホテル】Christmas menus featuring a diverse selection of fine dining—from Japanese and Western cuisine to teppanyaki and buffets—for every occasion
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新横浜プリンスホテル will serve Christmas menus at its restaurants from December 18 to 25, 2026.
Flora株式会社 and イーウェル have signed an alliance partner agreement and will handle each other’s employee benefits and health support services, helping companies promote employee health and women’s advancement in the workplace.
Forest Book Inc. launches “Forest Security,” a security assessment service with remediation management for web services
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株式会社Forest Book will launch “Forest Security,” a security assessment and remediation management service for web services and cloud configurations, on October 21, 2026. Against a backdrop of increasingly specific security requirements for small and medium-sized businesses, reflected in research by IPA and guidelines from Shopify and 日本クレジット協会, the service will help manage progress in addressing issues identified by assessments.
Facts
Launching on October 21, 2026
“Exploiting vulnerabilities” was the most common method of unauthorized access, at 48.0%
Original被害企業の約7割が取引先にも影響が及んだと回答しています
62.6% of small and medium-sized businesses made no security investments in the past 3 fiscal periods
Shopify CLI adds 36 security-check features
Companies mentioned：株式会社Forest Book、Forest Book Inc.、IPA、AWS、Google Cloud、Azure、Shopify、日本クレジット協会、経済産業省
Make your electric-cycle debut this fall for less! “NFR-01 Lite” BLACK FRIDAY advance sale offers 20% off
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glafit株式会社 is holding a BLACK FRIDAY advance sale for its electric cycle “NFR-01 Lite” in its official online shop, offering it for 149,600 yen, 20% off the regular price of 187,000 yen.
The Beatles’ classic albums come to card cases! ACME brings back “THE BEATLES COLLECTION” in limited quantities.
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インターアクト株式会社 is bringing back “THE BEATLES COLLECTION,” a business card case inspired by classic Beatles album covers from design stationery brand “ACME,” in limited quantities. Each of the 1,000 pieces produced worldwide comes with an engraved serial number.
Facts
Limited worldwide production of 1,000 pieces
3 designs: “PLEASE PLEASE ME,” “BEATLES FOR SALE” and “RUBBER SOUL”
Notice of completed response to critical PHP vulnerability (php2shell) affecting “キャンつく” and “ヨミトル”
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株式会社ピクルス announced that it has completed security updates for its services “キャンつく” and “ヨミトル” in response to the critical PHP security vulnerability (php2shell) disclosed on October 21, 2026.
[JPI Seminar] RITE（公財）地球環境産業技術研究機構: “The current state of social implementation of biomanufacturing technologies and barriers to commercialization,” to be held November 11 (Wed.)
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日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on the social implementation of biomanufacturing technologies and barriers to commercialization on November 11, featuring 乾将行 of RITE as the speaker.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
1 person: 37,630 yen (tax included)
2 or more people: 32,630 yen (tax included; same company and simultaneous registration)
dSPACE to demonstrate an AI-driven simulation workflow using NVIDIA Halos SAFE and NVIDIA Omniverse NuRec at NVIDIA GTCBerlin
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At NVIDIA GTC Berlin, dSPACE demonstrated an AI-driven simulation workflow using NVIDIA Halos SAFE and Omniverse NuRec, showing how real-world sensor data can be converted into a virtual environment.
Don’t make decisions based on “one person’s voice” alone. Bring N1-depth conversations with AI to hundreds of people. ヴィアゲート adds “voice conversation” format to AI interviews
Demand is at a record high, but creators are in short supply. Integrated staffing, recruitment and training support helps video production companies, talent agencies and event businesses secure personnel
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株式会社フォーミュレーションI.T.S. has launched “エンジン!!,” a career agency specializing in the entertainment industry. In response to growing demand for content and labor shortages at production sites, it is establishing a support system combining staffing, recruitment and training.
Facts
It currently has 336 employees (as of April 2026)
working on around 200 programs at any given time
The フォーミュレーショングループ has been involved in the entertainment industry for 40 years
It is involved in the production of around 1,000 programs annually
Free webinar explaining workplace norms that can hinder strategy to be rebroadcast on October 28
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株式会社ジェック will rebroadcast a free webinar on October 28, 2026, explaining “group norms” that hinder strategy execution. In the previous survey, 67.6% of respondents said they were satisfied.
Facts
67.6% of respondents said they were “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied”
Motorcycle insurance comparison site “バイク保険STATION” gets a major overhaul! Easily compare independently compiled popularity rankings, customer reviews, premiums and coverage
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株式会社エレメント has significantly revamped its motorcycle insurance comparison site “バイク保険STATION,” enhancing its independently compiled popularity rankings, customer reviews, and tools for comparing coverage and premiums.
Facts
80,000 pet insurance policies
16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies
損害保険会社11社
少額短期保険会社11社
Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen
Students from 8 universities nationwide represent “the Aichi of the future” with bricks! Giant city monument to be unveiled for the first time at “TOKAI STEAM BRICK FESTA 2027”!
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Original株式会社CLWNが運営する「TOKAI STEAM BRICK FESTA 2027」で、日本学生レゴ部ユニオンによる全国8大学の学生合作による巨大都市モニュメント「みんなの創造都市『AICHI』」が初公開される。
Facts
8 universities nationwide
April 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.), 2027
Approximately 230 cm wide
Approximately 200 cm tall
Approximately 89 cm high
On the scale of hundreds of thousands of pieces
Approximately 1,800 visitors
Companies mentioned：株式会社CLWN、CLキッズ、日本学生レゴ部ユニオン、レゴジャパン株式会社、LEGO Group
Literary critic Kaho Miyake and KEC Glows President and CEO Kazushi Okamoto to hold special discussion; free online seminar for junior and senior high school students and their parents on November 21 (Sat.)
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株式会社KEC Glows will hold a free online seminar for junior and senior high school students and their parents on November 21, 2026. In a special discussion, literary critic Kaho Miyake and President and CEO Kazushi Okamoto will explain the “ability to think” and “ability to put ideas into words” needed for future entrance exams.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Original11:00より
It is 40 minutes long
Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1994
In 2025, with “Why Can’t We Read Books When We’re Working?”
[Free to attend] WorkX to hold online seminar on “AI-driven development that doesn’t leave everything to AI” on November 18 (Wed.)
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株式会社WorkX will hold an online seminar on November 18, 2026, on “AI-driven development that doesn’t leave everything to AI.” A consultant will explain AWS’s open-source development workflow, “AI-DLC Workflows v2,” covering its concepts and features and giving a demonstration.
[Urgent seminar tomorrow, October 23] Experts explain critical PHP vulnerability—emergency seminar at Japan IT Week [Autumn]
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold an emergency seminar explaining a critical PHP vulnerability at Makuhari Messe as part of “Japan IT Week [Autumn]” on October 23, 2026. The speaker will be Teppei Sekine of 株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ.