“Disaster Prevention Day” to be held at Tradepia Odaiba: Building a disaster-resilient community through opportunities to “learn, experience and connect”
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いちご株式会社 held “Disaster Prevention Day” on October 15, 2026, at its Tradepia Odaiba property for tenants and nearby residents, advancing efforts to build a disaster-resilient community through evacuation drills and hands-on programs.
Tobila Systems begins offering its business services “TobilaPhone Cloud” and “Sagitore” on KDDI’s “Business Port”
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Tobila Systems has begun offering its cloud-based business phone service “TobilaPhone Cloud” and its fraudulent email and SMS training service “Sagitore” through KDDI’s business partner service “Business Port.”
A pioneer of the UK Balearic scene and master of Ibiza sunsets brings color to Harajuku at dusk: “Deus Social Club feat. Chris Coco”
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Chris Coco, a pioneer of the UK Balearic scene, will perform at “Deus Social Club feat. Chris Coco,” an event taking place at Deus Ex Machina Harajuku on October 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
17:00-22:00
Approximately 100,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ジャック・オブ・オール・トレーズ、DEUS EX MACHINA、Deus Ex Machina Harajuku、Cafe Del Mar、DJ Magazine、BBC Radio 1、Mixcloud、Spotify
MCP service “Parally” for lawyers and corporate legal teams launches November 1: Put lawyers’ practical expertise to work with the AI you already use
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アスクプロ株式会社, in a business partnership with 株式会社Legal Node, will begin offering “Parally,” an MCP service for lawyers and corporate legal teams, on November 1, 2026. It will be available starting at 19,000 yen per month, excluding tax, with 行政書士法人日本法務 also joining the partnership.
“ThinkSpace,” a thought-notebook app with more than 1 million downloads across the series, unveils MCP integration to send AI conversations to notes and a new feature that turns thought maps into text by voice
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Naoya Enokida of NextBuild合同会社, developer of ThinkSpace, released ThinkSpace 8.0.0 on October 16, 2026. New features include MCP integration that sends AI conversations to notes and “Explain,” which turns thought maps into text by voice. Downloads across the series have exceeded 1 million.
Methodologic begins supporting adoption of “Tines 3B,” balancing “freedom” in on-the-ground AI use with “control” by IT departments
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株式会社メソドロジック, which specializes in data modeling and architecture design, has entered into a partnership with Tines Technology Inc. and begun supporting Japanese companies in adopting “Tines 3B,” which balances freedom in frontline AI use with IT department oversight.
GRIFFY, 村本建設 and キッズウェイ to begin offering an integrated system for the “GenVital LTE” health management solution and “FACEma” facial recognition system in December
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GRIFFY Co., Ltd., 村本建設 and 株式会社キッズウェイ will begin offering an integrated system for the “GenVital LTE” health management solution and “FACEma” facial recognition system in late December 2026. The system is already undergoing trial operation at 村本建設 sites.
Facts
Scheduled to begin offering the service in late December 2026
Using a total of 70 “GenVital LTE” units
50 units at sites in Osaka Prefecture
20 units at sites in Kyoto Prefecture
Test operation to be conducted at 村本建設 sites starting October 6, 2026
Notice Regarding Capital Investment to Address Growing Demand in Growth Markets, Including Semiconductor-Related Fields
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品川リフラ株式会社 has decided to invest in equipment at its domestic production facilities to address growing demand in growth markets, including semiconductor-related fields. Specifically, it will expand firing and processing capacity in its Fine Ceramics Division at the Bizen and Setouchi plants, and increase production capacity for high-performance insulation materials at group company イソライト工業.
EIZO expands lineup of medical image display monitors to meet growing demand for remote image interpretation and quality control
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EIZO株式会社 will launch the RadiForce MX247W and RadiForce MX277W medical image display monitors to meet demand for remote image interpretation and quality control.
Facts
Dec. 24, 2026
April 19, 2027
24.1-inch
27-inch
3840×2160
8 megapixels
Original約800万画素
1920×1200
2.3 megapixels
16：10
4：3
Approximately 1.2 times
2040
Companies mentioned：EIZO株式会社、National Electrical Manufacturers Association
EIZO launches a 23.8-inch monitor with 120Hz display support to help offices save power and improve productivity
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EIZO株式会社 will launch the FlexScan EV2401S, a 23.8-inch full HD LCD monitor with 120Hz display support, on January 15, 2027, helping offices save power and improve productivity. It combines environmental considerations with high functionality, including standard power consumption of 9W, a 7-year standard warranty and EPEAT registration.
地主株式会社 announced that, effective October 22, 2026, Sawano Yuki will move from deputy head to head of the Human Resources and General Affairs Division, and Maekawa Junichi will leave the company.
Cybertrust’s electronic signature service selected for Emerada’s business support platform for financial institutions
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Cybertrust’s electronic signature service has been selected for Emerada’s platform for financial institutions, Emerada Smart Bank Assistant. The iTrust series will be used in the witness-type electronic contract service launching in October 2026, and Liquid’s solution will also be used for identity verification.
Freeing everyone from the hassle of taking shoes on and off. The Step-In series, which can be put on in 1 second※1, is another big hit this season‼ The Step-In series sold 230,000 pairs in 3 months‼
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株式会社ワークマン announced its latest models in the Step-In series, which can be put on in 1 second without using your hands, and reported sales of 230,000 pairs over 3 months.
[New Tokai Area Location] アールギャラリー Ichinomiya Showroom Opens
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株式会社アールプランナー opened アールギャラリー Ichinomiya Showroom on October 17, 2026, at ナゴヤハウジングセンター一宮会場 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture. This is its 20th location in the Tokai and greater Tokyo areas, and the company aims to expand brand awareness and provide services to the local community.
CyberBuzz to hold the Super Kaori Mate General Meeting 2026 featuring hair and makeup artist Kaori Nagai on Saturday, December 12!
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株式会社サイバー・バズ announced that it will hold the premium event Super Kaori Mate General Meeting 2026, featuring hair and makeup artist Kaori Nagai, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on December 12, 2026.
Selected for 東京都’s “Rare Resources Emergency Collection Project.” Further promoting the collection of used computers in collaboration with 東京都
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リネットジャパン has been selected for 東京都’s “Rare Metals Emergency Collection Project” and will promote the collection of unwanted computers in Tokyo starting October 23, 2026. 東京都 will cover data erasure costs (normally ¥3,498) for up to 80,000 units and provide the service free of charge.
Facts
¥3,498 per unit
Up to 80,000 units
Oct. 23, 2026
January 29, 2027
Up to 99 units
361 people reported having a computer or tablet
56.6% reported having at least 1 unit
1,301 people surveyed
東京都: 7,848,318 households
More than 770 municipalities nationwide
Total population of 91.57 million
Approximately 30 people with intellectual disabilities
ABEJA nominates former Bank of Japan executive director Tokiko Shimizu and former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Malaysia Makio Miyagawa as outside director candidates
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株式会社ABEJA has nominated former Bank of Japan executive director Tokiko Shimizu and former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Malaysia Makio Miyagawa as outside director candidates. They are expected to take office following approval at the shareholders’ meeting on November 25, 2026, and are expected to contribute to ABEJA’s global expansion and stronger corporate governance.
Facts
14th Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, scheduled for November 25, 2026
100%-owned subsidiary in Singapore
Companies mentioned：株式会社ABEJA、日本銀行、株式会社EmEco、国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学、株式会社豊田自動織機、ABEJA GLOBAL Pte. Ltd.
ライフネット生命保険 held “Lifenet InsurTech Meetup #03,” a technical study session on digital marketing using AI agents, on September 14, 2026. Through case studies on improving operational efficiency and bringing advertising analysis in-house, as well as a discussion with a guest, participants explored ways of working in the age of AI.
A portion of オークネット Charity Auction Month proceeds donated to 日本赤十字
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株式会社オークネット will donate 1,086,219 yen from proceeds of its September 2026 Charity Auction Month to 日本赤十字社, to support victims of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake and Chiba torrential rains.
Flood damage countermeasures in the age of AI: concerns about “invisible damage” revealed by search data — Aun Consulting, operator of the damage insurance claims support service “Mierumo,” conducts survey
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Aun Consulting announced that searches related to “underfloor flooding” following the August 2026 Chiba torrential rains reached a record high. Interest is growing in damage outside designated areas, how to check for damage, and insurance claims.
Facts
reached 12,760 in August 2026
approximately 30% higher
approximately 5 times the normal level (1,753 searches per month)
シンカ to exhibit at “CareTEX Hokuriku ’26,” one of the largest business-focused exhibitions for the nursing care industry in the Hokuriku region
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株式会社シンカ will exhibit at “CareTEX Hokuriku ’26,” a nursing care industry exhibition being held at the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall on November 12 and 13, 2026, and propose a solution to streamline information sharing using the AI communication platform “Kaikura.”
イオレグループ joins project to build distributed AI data centers at 300 locations nationwide, with a total power intake capacity of 600 MW
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株式会社イオレ has joined a project promoted by Digital Dynamic to build distributed AI data centers at 300 locations nationwide, with a total power intake capacity of 600 MW, and will accelerate its neocloud business.
Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, starts business partnership with ソニー生命; combines subsidies and insurance to support businesses in addressing management challenges through financing and risk management
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Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, and ソニー生命 have launched a business partnership and will offer business support services combining subsidies and insurance.
Facts
Information on more than 9,000 national and regional subsidy programs
Dell Technologies launches the Dell S Series “Dell 14S” today, featuring Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors and a choice of 4 colors
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Dell Technologies has launched the 14-inch laptop “Dell 14S DS14270,” featuring Intel Core Series 3 processors. It offers an aluminum chassis in 4 colors, up to 21 hours of battery life, and MIL-810H compliance, and is available with a limited-time discount of 45,000 yen.
Facts
45,000 yen off
+5000 points
up to 21 hours
weight (minimum configuration): 1.15 kg
16GB onboard LPDDR5x
from October 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、Intel、Netflix、Dell Inc.
Cut waste by approximately 7t in its first month! Trading unwanted items is thriving at the reuse hub “ジモティースポットいわき”
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株式会社ジモティー announced the results for the first month of operation of its reuse hub “ジモティースポットいわき,” which opened in September 2026 in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, reporting the number of items brought in and the waste reduction impact (approximately 7t). It also mentioned cumulative results nationwide and plans to expand the number of locations by 2030.
Facts
The waste reduction impact is estimated at 7,044 kg
A total of 10,781 unwanted items were brought in
of which 2,726 items have already been reused
Tableware and household goods accounted for 54% of the total
A cumulative total of approximately 1.4 million items have been reused at locations nationwide
generated an estimated waste reduction impact of approximately 4,300 tons (*1)
plans to expand ジモティースポット to 329 locations
expects to reduce waste by approximately 84,000 tons annually (254 tons per location per year) (*3)
equivalent to approximately 6% of the total bulky waste and clothing waste generated nationwide in Japan (*4)
[Media representatives invited Friday, October 30] Fitness Easy, an amusement fitness club, to hold a “media preview” ahead of the opening of “caféfe,” its café and dining venue
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フィットイージー株式会社 will open the café and dining venue “caféfe” on its headquarters grounds in November 2026, and will hold a media preview on October 30 ahead of the opening.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Friday, Oct. 30
A historic traditional house with a 114-year history
Record 277 attendees. Report on “Delicious Expo 2026 Autumn/Winter,” connecting “Food Trend Predictions for 2027” with experiences at 23 booths
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株式会社PR TIMES held “Delicious Expo 2026 Autumn/Winter” at Hotel New Otani on October 15, 2026, drawing a record 277 attendees. The event unveiled “Food Trend Predictions for 2027,” based on analysis of PR TIMES press releases, and featured talk sessions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and experts, as well as product tastings at 23 booths featuring 17 companies and local governments.
Facts
a record total of 277 attendees
Thursday, October 15, 2026
23 booths in total
Exhibits from 17 companies
5 themes: “texture,” “depth of flavor,” “aroma,” “treats and luxury,” and “food experiences”
【JPI Seminar】Kagawa Prefecture: “Next-Generation Industry Cluster Strategy Starting with GX Strategic Region Certification: Toward Data Center Clusters, Industrial Complex Revitalization and New Industry Creation” to be held Nov. 10 (Tue)
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on a next-generation industry cluster strategy starting with GX Strategic Region certification on Nov. 10, 2026, featuring Takahiro Ono, deputy director of the Kagawa Prefecture Commerce and Labor Department.
Facts
1 person: 37,210 yen (tax included)
For local government employees: up to 2 people for 11,000 yen (tax included)
アルカスインターナショナル participates in イオンモール神戸北’s “Try Out Jobs in Our Town” event
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株式会社アルカスインターナショナル, part of the ワールドグループ, participated in the SDGs festival “Try Out Jobs in Our Town,” held at イオンモール神戸北 on Oct. 3 and 4, 2026, offering children hands-on apparel industry experiences through 3 brands: SHOO・LA・RUE, OPAQUE.CLIP and grove.
Celebrating the game’s 5th anniversary! “Jack Jeanne Exhibition” now open at 有楽町マルイ and 博多マルイ!
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株式会社丸井 is holding the “Jack Jeanne Exhibition” at 有楽町マルイ and 博多マルイ to mark the 5th anniversary of the popular game “Jack Jeanne.” Events include merchandise sales and a lottery.
Facts
110,000 yen (tax included)
600 yen (tax included)
For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on merchandise
SORAMICHI to sponsor and exhibit at “Braze City x City Tokyo 2026”
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株式会社SORAMICHI has decided to sponsor and exhibit at “Braze City x City Tokyo 2026,” hosted by Braze株式会社. The event will be held on Nov. 12, 2026, and SORAMICHI will showcase its support for “AI-ready data platforms” at its booth.
Facts
2026
November 12
12:15〜19:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社SORAMICHI、SORAMICHI、Braze株式会社、Braze, Inc.
【Video released】Making hidden heart risks often missed during the “tens of seconds” of a health check visible! ココロミル releases video of its presentation at public-private partnership hub “TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE”
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株式会社ココロミル has released on YouTube a video of its presentation at public-private partnership hub “TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE.” The video covers approximately 91,000 sudden cardiac deaths annually, the limitations of health checks, the company’s high-precision analysis service using wearable electrocardiographs, and examples of collaboration with local governments.
Facts
Approximately 91,000 sudden cardiac deaths annually
FAQ for the Digital Skills Initiative Support Program to help bridge the digital divide now available
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東京都 has published an FAQ for its Digital Skills Initiative Support Program to help bridge the digital divide. Under this pilot initiative, smartphones will be loaned for up to 3 months to Tokyo residents aged 15 to 64 in households exempt from resident tax who meet certain requirements, with support provided for initial setup and use of government services. Eligible applicants must not own a smartphone or must have an older model or a device with insufficient functionality. Multiple applications from the same household are permitted. A total of 500 devices will be loaned, with 5 GB of data per month.
【Tochigi・Yaita】A taste of Showa-era nostalgia for today’s travelers. Relax in a new room with a private open-air hot spring, then gather for a chat in a retro dining hall. A private hot-spring dome that sleeps up to 8 and a Showa-retro dining hall have opened! “Yulampi” reopens after renovation
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“Yaita Onsen Glamping yulampi -Yulampi-” in Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture, has reopened after renovation, with a new “Luxury Dome” featuring a private open-air hot spring and accommodating up to 8 guests, as well as a Showa-retro dining hall. A discount campaign for BBQ plans is also underway to celebrate the opening of the new building.
According to a survey by TANKA, Inc. on the use of generative AI at small and midsize companies, 60% of employees said, “I feel AI has made me more efficient individually, but the team as a whole hasn’t changed.” 70% of the reasons work stalls involve waiting on others or searching for information “between people,” while 76.2% expressed interest in AI that understands a team’s work history.
Facts
60.0% feel that “AI has made my own work faster, but it hasn’t made the team’s work much faster overall”
Tasks that take place “between people” account for a total of 71.0%
24.0% share AI results with their team as part of an established process
76.2% said they would like to try “AI that understands a team’s work history and responsibilities and gets work done”
58.6% said they have work that “grinds to a halt when the person in charge is absent or leaves”
They were using it in ways that were beyond the company’s oversight
Umbrella repairs have increased approximately 3.4 times in 6 years to around 21,200 annually, with approximately 78,000 repairs to date — 60% of repairs are to the “ribs”
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株式会社カムアクロス has announced its umbrella repair figures. It repaired approximately 21,200 umbrellas in fiscal 2025, an increase of approximately 3.4 times over 6 years, bringing the cumulative total to approximately 78,000. The company also found that more than 60% of repairs involved the umbrella’s ribs.
“Toreta Reservation Book” integrates with LINE Yahoo’s AI phone service “LINE AI Reservation”
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株式会社トレタ has announced the integration of its reservation and customer management system for restaurants, “Toreta Reservation Book,” with LINEヤフー株式会社’s AI phone service “LINE AI Reservation,” which officially launched on Oct. 22, 2026.
Facts
57.7% of restaurants report a shortage of part-time and temporary staff
Following a test rollout at approximately 60 locations, LINE Yahoo
Developing a body-weight-support walking aid, “FLOVE (provisional name),” jointly with Osaka Toneyama Medical Center to reduce staffing needs and workloads in rehabilitation settings
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株式会社椿本チエイン has developed a prototype of “FLOVE (provisional name),” a body-weight-support walking aid designed to reduce staffing needs and workloads in rehabilitation settings, jointly with 独立行政法人国立病院機構大阪刀根山医療センター. The company aims to begin sales in fiscal 2028.
Celebrating the 11th anniversary of “Prospi A”! “Historical Moment” features 13 record-holders, including Ichiro, pitcher Yu Darvish and pitcher Shohei Ohtani
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント has launched the special scout “Historical Moment” to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the mobile game “Professional Baseball Spirits A,” featuring 13 record-holders, including Ichiro, pitcher Yu Darvish and pitcher Shohei Ohtani. A lottery for signed merchandise and a tournament named after Darvish are also underway.
Facts
11th anniversary
13 people in total
More than 76 million downloads
Career wins (208 wins as of September 2026)
30% probability
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
【Aichi, Nishio】The group’s precision machining technology produces an astonishingly fine 0.7 mm finish, bringing it to life in seven spectacular colors! KingFarmCafe’s stunning “Seven-Color Rainbow Mont Blanc” is now available for a limited time this fall!
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A Mont Blanc made with an exceptionally fine 0.7 mm finish using the precision machining technology of group company 大野精工 is available for a limited time this fall at KingFarmCafe in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. Offerings include a half-and-half version with涩 skin chestnuts and golden chestnuts, as well as takeout items. Customers can also enjoy them at the dog run, newly opened in October, or on the terrace.
Facts
Exceptionally fine 0.7 mm
◆Seven-Color Rainbow Mont Blanc: ¥3,300 (tax included)
No more getting out from under the blanket. Wrap up in something soft and move around in チャイハネ’s “wearable blanket”
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株式会社アミナコレクション will begin selling all 14 items in the “NOMADY” series from ethnic fashion and accessories brand チャイハネ in mid-October 2026. The centerpiece is a “wearable blanket” with the feel of a blanket. Available in 4 patterns, including an Ortega design, it is intended for use at home and outdoors.
“Pompompurin” collaboration buffet expands weekend and holiday hours in response to popular demand!
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ホテルニューオータニ大阪 announced that it will extend its Saturday, Sunday and holiday operating hours in response to the popularity of its Pompompurin collaboration buffet.
“ART BRIDGE,” bringing art to life in a seaside park, to be held November 7 and 8, 2026!!
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As part of the 80th-anniversary celebrations for 大田区, the ward’s largest residents’ festival, “OTA Fureai Festa,” the “ART BRIDGE” art area will be held at Omori Furusato-no-Hamabe Park on November 7 and 8, 2026. The event will feature “Ao-chan,” a giant blue cat inflatable sculpture by WA!moto, as well as workshops by several artists, including 南端東京 NANTAN Tokyo Artist Collective.
Facts
9.8 meters wide
3.6 meters tall
80th anniversary of the ward’s establishment
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人大田区文化振興協会、大田区、WA! Co.,Ltd.、WA!moto、南端東京 NANTAN Tokyo Artist Collective、南端東京
Signs industry-academia partnership agreement with 株式会社新旭 for the 東レ パン パシフィック オープンテニス2026
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十文字学園女子大学 and 株式会社新旭, which operates 東レPPOテニス, have signed an industry-academia partnership agreement for the 2026 tournament. Students will take part through activities such as operating food trucks and sharing information.
“Commute from home and work your own way”: Practical job-hunting event “Higashiharima Company Exploration DAY,” featuring 20 leading, stable companies in the Higashiharima area, to be held December 4 (Friday) and 5 (Saturday)
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“Higashiharima Company Exploration DAY,” organized by 兵庫県東播磨県民局 and planned and managed by the Kobe Shimbun, will be held at アンカー神戸 on December 4 and 5, 2026, with 20 leading companies from the Higashiharima area taking part.
オーケー化成 to hold “The Black Exhibition” in Osaka. Experience the texture and depth of black over 3 days starting November 25, 2026.
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オーケー化成株式会社 will hold “The Black Exhibition” in Osaka for 3 days starting November 25, 2026, offering visitors the chance to experience the texture and depth of black. A workshop to make magnets using tabletop injection molding will also be held.
BEAMS BOY celebrates BEAMS’ 50th anniversary with a special collaboration with Licca-chan, “BEAMS BOY Licca-chan,” launching November 6
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株式会社ビームス will release a collaboration model by BEAMS BOY and Licca-chan, who will celebrate her 60th anniversary next year, to mark BEAMS’ 50th anniversary. The model goes on sale November 6 and is priced at ¥19,800 (tax included).
COROS unveils collaboration sports watch “COROS PACE 4 - Suguru Osako” with runner Suguru Osako
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COROS will release “COROS PACE 4 - Suguru Osako” on October 22, 2026, as its second collaboration with Suguru Osako, the Japanese marathon record holder. The watch is priced at ¥45,100 (tax included).
【LINEヤフー】Voice AI service “LINE AI Reservation” officially launches, turning times when calls go unanswered into booking opportunities
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LINEヤフー株式会社 has officially launched “LINE AI Reservation,” an AI phone service for restaurants. The service prevents missed reservations by handling calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and integrates with the “Toreta Reservation Ledger” to automate the process from checking availability to confirming a booking. According to a survey by 帝国データバンク, 57.7% of restaurants reported a shortage of non-regular employees as of July 2026.
Making listed companies’ disclosure materials easier to use: “Momonga Search Corporate API” launches
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株式会社Yozora Finance launched a corporate API for “Momonga Search,” an AI-optimized financial database, on October 22, 2026. Equipped with hybrid search technology developed in collaboration with 早稲田大学理工学術院, it can extract information with citations from securities reports and timely disclosure materials. It can provide primary-source information within 24 hours for about 80% of the news announcements based on reports by 日経電子版 and Bloomberg日本語版.
First speaker for “HR Craft Night Vol.53: The 100-Person Barrier” announced. MyVision CEO Shohei Yamaguchi to discuss “the 100-person barrier” as the company enters its 5th year with more than 400 employees
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United Recruitment announced Shohei Yamaguchi, president and CEO of 株式会社MyVision, as the first speaker for “HR Craft Night Vol.53,” an event for HR professionals to be held on November 19, 2026.
A feast of homemade XO sauce fragrant with mushrooms and fugu, too. Welcome to the world of “tradition × modernity” crafted by Ken Imai, head chef of Taikan-en.
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A special dining event led by head chef Ken Imai will be held on November 14 and 15, 2026, at Taikan-en, the Chinese restaurant at ホテルニューオータニ幕張. The program will also include dishes that blend traditional Shanghai cuisine with modern elements, as well as a cooking class themed around Chinese dishes that can be made at home.
Facts
33 years of dedication
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
Courses starting at ¥10,000
￥6,000／￥10,000
Original1名さま ￥7,500
¥7,000 for New Otani Club members and New Otani Ladies members
Demonstration of photovoltaic conversion that extracts “hot” charges generated by light before they cool
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NTT demonstrated a new form of photovoltaic conversion using a black phosphorus photodetector, extracting high-energy charges (hot carriers) generated immediately after light absorption to an electrode before they cool. The device achieved an ultrafast response of 260 GHz at room temperature and zero bias.
【Sapporo Ramen Dosanko】Enter easily on X for a chance to win a prize of your choice in the “Dosanko 65th Anniversary Campaign”!
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アスラポート株式会社 is holding a campaign to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of Sapporo Ramen Dosanko. Entrants on X will have the chance to win prizes including accommodation vouchers and original merchandise.
Buying a refurbished computer can help build a hopeful future: ソフマップ launches the “Reuse for Hope” reuse project
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株式会社ソフマップ has launched the “Reuse for Hope” project in partnership with ピープルポート株式会社 and 認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス. The project centers on purchasing used computers, erasing their data, supporting refugee employment, and promoting peacebuilding, with a portion of sales proceeds donated. Sales of the socially conscious refurbished computer “ZERO PC S Series” have also expanded to the Akihabara store.
Make this fall the season for home workouts without putting equipment away. STEADY launches new “grown-up” colors for its popular cardio products, the “Fitness Bike” and “Twist Stepper”!
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ステディジャパン株式会社 will launch new colors (chocolate and black) for the “STEADY Fitness Bike” and “STEADY Twist Stepper” on October 22, 2026. Cumulative sales have exceeded 1 million units.
Which flower symbolizes “marital love” and “never parting”? The small flower of mugwort.
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株式会社上野忠 has launched an initiative to promote the mugwort flower meanings “marital love” and “never parting.” Starting with “Good Couple’s Day” on November 22, 2026, the company will work with stores in various locations to develop special products and create initiatives for expressing gratitude.
Naha’s Kumoji Ryubo Food Hall celebrates its 1st anniversary! An “1st Anniversary” event begins Thursday, October 22, to thank customers for their support.
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Ryubo Food Hall, operated by 久茂地都市開発株式会社, marks the 1st anniversary of its opening on November 1, 2025, and will hold a customer appreciation campaign starting October 22, 2026. The announcement highlights the addition of new stores, refreshed menus, improved services for children, parking benefits, and mobile ordering.
Attorney-led course to prepare for the “Premiums and Representations Legal Affairs Certification”: lecture videos and text available free, with a 500-question practice book (with app) on sale at Amazon
大阪中之島美術館 | Announcement of the Launch of the “Nakka Kids Creative Program” Series
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大阪中之島美術館 will launch a new learning program, the “Nakka Kids Creative Program,” this fall for students in the upper grades of elementary school through high school. The inaugural session will be led by textile designer Reiko Sudo and offer a creative experience themed around “fabric.”
[A Christmas space illuminated by approximately 4万 LED bulbs, bringing smiles together] A white Christmas tree approximately 15m tall, enveloped in a veil of light, makes its debut: “WHITE KITTE” to be held
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A Christmas event, “WHITE KITTE,” organized by 日本郵便株式会社 and planned and operated by 日本郵政不動産株式会社 and JP Building Management Co., Ltd., will be held at the JP Tower commercial complex “KITTE” from November 19 to December 25, 2026. The event will feature a white Christmas tree approximately 15m tall, approximately 4万 LED lights, performances supervised by director SHOJIN, and appearances by the character “Posukuma,” among a variety of other programs.
OOKABE GLASS, which operates an online specialty store for custom glass and mirror orders, expands member shipping discounts to “45 prefectures”
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OOKABE GLASS, which operates an online specialty store for custom glass and mirror orders, expanded the areas eligible for shipping discounts under its “OOKABE Membership” program from the previous 4 prefectures to 45 prefectures across Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, effective October 15, 2026.
Paris-born lifestyle shop キャトル・セゾン has launched a service offering gift wrapping designed by artist Ichiro Yamaguchi to customers who purchase gifts worth ¥4,000 or more.
The “JAPAN, GO BEYOND” project launches! Bringing together the strength of tourism businesses to promote travel to regional areas by inbound visitors! — First up: Tohoku —
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一般社団法人日本旅行業協会 (JATA) has launched “JAPAN, GO BEYOND,” a multi-year project aimed at promoting travel to regional areas by inbound visitors. For its first initiative, it will partner with the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization to develop new travel routes and promote tourism products targeting the markets of Europe, the United States and Australia from fiscal 2026.
Facts
Original３年間を一つのサイクルとして
Including taking the No. 1 spot in 2026
Inbound tourism targets for 2030
Account for approximately 20% of Japan’s land area
52 places to visit in 2023
The world’s 50 best places to visit in 2027
Across the prefectures of Tohoku in 2025
1.7% of overnight stays nationwide
Compared with the national average of 27%
Compared with the national average of 27%, it remains at 7%
Aiming to increase visitors from Europe, the United States and Australia in fiscal 2028
株式会社SOLEIL Libertad representative Sho Ichinosawa to begin presales on October 23 for “KUROJI RUSH,” a drink developed with a focus on business leaders’ physical concerns
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株式会社SOLEIL Libertad will begin presales on October 23, 2026, for “KUROJI RUSH,” a stick-pack powdered drink designed to address business leaders’ physical concerns.
Do young employees want to leave because of “pay” or “relationships”? Kakehashi Sky releases 2 free reports on its survey of 927 people aged 30 and under about their attitudes toward work
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株式会社カケハシスカイ has released 2 free reports on its survey of 927 employed people aged 30 and under about their attitudes toward work. The results showed that “relationships and workplace atmosphere” and “dissatisfaction with pay and benefits” were cited at nearly the same rate as reasons young employees consider leaving, while the No. 1 trait of a boss they would not want to work for was being “emotional or moody.”
Employees and executives plant flowers and build bonds in the company’s first “Toshin Garden Project” — sharing messages that connect flower meanings with the MVV —
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株式会社トーシンパートナーズ held its first “Toshin Garden Project,” an in-house initiative in which employees and executives work together to plant flowers and socialize, in October 2026.
G.A.グループ exhibited at the 11th CareTEX Osaka ’26, one of the largest exhibitions in the care industry, held at INTEX Osaka from Oct. 14 to 16, and held discussions with care providers about recruiting and retaining foreign workers.
[New Service] Ragate株式会社 launches in-house support for AI-driven development
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Ragate株式会社 launched its in-house support service for AI-driven development on Oct. 5, 2026. In addition to citizen development support for engineers and non-engineers, the service includes 2 months of hands-on support and knowledge transfer, as well as training for in-house instructors. It also offers a free program for prototyping and verification.
Facts
Launched on October 5, 2026
Hands-on support alongside frontline teams through 4 sprints of 2 weeks each
Original2週間を1スプリントとして4回（計2か月）実施し
30–40 hours per 2 months for the lead person
Participants are expected to take part for around 15–20 hours
Synspective was selected as the Japanese corporate partner for a project targeting Jamaica in the 6th round of the “Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge,” organized by UNDP. Working with the UNDP Jamaica Multi-Country Office, the company will develop and demonstrate a coastal monitoring solution using satellite data and AI to help adapt to rising sea levels and strengthen climate resilience in the Portland Bight Protected Area. The project is scheduled to run through February 2027.
[In-person event] The new PR standard for 2027: PR strategies transformed by AI use and AI search
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株式会社フォーエム and プラップノード株式会社 will hold an in-person event titled “Get Ready for 2027: Is Your PR Ready for the AI Era?” at Roppongi Hills on Nov. 19, 2026. The event will explain use cases for generative AI and LLMO strategies.
[Kaga Onsenkyo] Snow crab fishing season opens Nov. 6! Auction calls ring out at Hashidate Fishing Port
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Snow crab fishing season opens on Nov. 6, with an auction to be held at Hashidate Fishing Port in Kaga. Male crabs caught in Ishikawa Prefecture are called “Kano Gani,” while females are known as “Kobako Gani”; freshness and quality are their hallmarks. The season runs until March 20 of the following year for males and Dec. 29 for females.
“Noto Satoyama and Satoumi for the Future” Fair to be held
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石川県 will hold the “Noto Satoyama and Satoumi for the Future” Fair starting Nov. 1, 2026, to showcase the appeal of Noto ingredients and mark the 15th anniversary of its World Agricultural Heritage designation. ロイヤルホールディングス, シェラトン都ホテル東京, ホテルメトロポリタン高崎 and ホテルメトロポリタン長野 will take part by offering menus featuring ingredients from Noto. A prize giveaway campaign for customers who place an order will also be held.
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15th anniversary of its World Agricultural Heritage designation
Kabaya Foods accelerates expansion of toy sales channels; domestically exclusive mini-car brand “Majorette” to go on sale at ドン・キホーテ from 10 a.m. on Friday, 10/23
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As part of its efforts to expand sales channels for its toy business, Kabaya Foods will begin selling “Majorette,” a mini-car brand for which it holds exclusive domestic sales rights, at 25 ドン・キホーテ stores starting Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
25 ドン・キホーテ stores
On sale starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
A total of 20 products will be offered
Companies mentioned：カバヤ食品株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、トイザらス、Rail-Route社、Simba Dickie Group
AICX協会 accepting applications for 3rd AI Agent Strategist certification exam
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一般社団法人AICX協会 has opened applications for the 3rd AI Agent Strategist certification exam. The application deadline is Jan. 20, 2027, and the exam period runs from Feb. 1 to 28, 2027. Cumulative applications total 2,362.
A savior for small homes! Are compact, multifunctional appliances the new standard? 4 new compact appliances deliver the space-saving performance everyone is talking about
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株式会社ベガコーポレーション’s furniture and interior brand LOWYA has launched 4 compact appliances that save space and offer multiple functions, designed for small homes.
Facts
Just 9.5 cm wide
Capacity: 550 ml
Price: ¥7,990
33.3 cm wide
Maximum capacity: 1.5 L
Reduces by up to approximately 90%
Price: ¥26,990
Just 6.3 cm thick
Up to 5 garments
Price: ¥6,990
More than 1,700 items
The total number of followers has exceeded 3 million
[Enjoy the bounty of Enshū-nada] “2nd Enshū Shirasu Fest 2026” to be held Oct. 25 (Sunday) at Fukuda Fish Market in Iwata, featuring fresh shirasu sales and a gourmet competition
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The 2nd Enshū Shirasu Fest 2026, organized by 遠州しらすフェス実行委員会, will be held on Oct. 25 at Fukuda Fish Market in Iwata. Fresh shirasu sales, a gourmet competition and stage events are planned.
富士屋ホテル wins “New Member of the Year” for 2026 from ヒストリック・ホテルズ・ワールドワイド
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富士屋ホテル, part of the Kokusai Kogyo Group, won “New Member of the Year” at the 2026 annual conference hosted by ヒストリック・ホテルズ・ワールドワイド, an organization that recognizes hotels with historical value.
Fukuoka machine Pilates studio ルルピラ steps up hiring of physical and occupational therapists | ¥4,000 per 60 minutes, with schedules negotiable from 1 day a week
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株式会社スマイルアカデミー, operator of the Fukuoka machine Pilates studio ルルピラ, is stepping up recruitment of contract instructors who hold national qualifications as physical or occupational therapists and have experience teaching machine Pilates. Compensation is ¥4,000 per 60 minutes (tax included), with schedules negotiable from 1 day a week.
[Nov. 18 event] Skyfall to exhibit at gamification conference “Gamification Conference QUEST'26”!
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株式会社Skyfall will exhibit at the gamification conference “Gamification Conference QUEST'26,” to be held on Nov. 18, 2026, with a booth for its reward marketing platform SKYFLAG.
Greens registered as a Mie Prefecture work-style reform promotion company (Mie Waku company)
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株式会社グリーンズ has been registered as a “Mie Work Style Reform Promotion Company (Mie Waku Company)” by Mie Prefecture. The company was recognized for initiatives including supporting employee success and work-life balance, and plans to continue improving its workplace environment.
【Nearly half of companies are increasing investment in primary information】Differences in results by communication channel become clear, with webinars featuring internal data generating leads for about 70% of companies
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社PRIZMA in October 2026, about half of companies (44.8%) are looking to increase investment in primary information. The survey found that internal data helps generate leads through webinars, while external data contributes to improving credibility through white papers and other materials.
【Win Hakushu 25 Year】Reservations open October 22 for the limited-edition “Autumn Reward Whiskey Fortune Draw,” with 466 tickets available. Hakushu 12 Year also featured
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Original株式会社アップライジングは、2026年10月22日より「秋のご褒美ウイスキーみくじ」の予約販売を開始する。全466口限定で1口6,980円。白州25年が超大吉に設定され、白州12年や響 JAPANESE HARMONYなど11銘柄がラインナップされる。
フェイラージャパン株式会社 held a talk show and design experience event on October 28, 2026, to mark the launch of “クラウディカカオミーツローズ,” the first collaboration product by designers from Ghana and フェイラー. The event was part of “フェイラー Workshop Vol.16” and featured CLOUDY representative Yuto Doji as a guest.
To mark the release of the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』, 「ぴよりんゴジラ」 goes on sale and 「ぴよりんvillage」 gets a Godzilla makeover!
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ジェイアール東海フードサービス will mark the release of the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』 with the limited-time sale of the 「ぴよりんゴジラ」 dessert, decorations at 「ぴよりんvillage」 in Nagoya Station, merchandise sales, and a stamp rally campaign.
株式会社asken, the developer and operator of the AI meal management app 『あすけん』, released its latest recipe book, 『あすけん公式 50代からの食べやせレシピ』, on October 22, 2026. The book topped 2 Amazon rankings before publication and offers recipes for “losing weight while eating” that address changes in the body in one’s 50s.
Facts
More than 14 million total members
On sale starting today, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ranked No. 1 in 2 Amazon categories: “Diet Therapy” and “Beauty & Diet Nonfiction”
One人事 featured in the Local Government DX Promotion Council’s “Town Bulletin Board” and “Local Government DX Guide”
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An interview with One人事株式会社 was featured in the Local Government DX Promotion Council’s “Town Bulletin Board” and in VOL.10 of the magazine “Local Government DX Guide.” The article covers the company’s approach to its human resources DX service for local governments, “One人事［Public］,” and an implementation case in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, where the time required to compile performance evaluations was shortened.