【Now on sale to the general public at 楽天市場】Enjoy wine more casually after opening with the “ECO Eco Bottle Vacuum Dispenser”—now on sale following the conclusion of its Makuake project
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株式会社FlukeForest has begun general sales of the “ECO Eco Bottle Vacuum Dispenser” at フォレストカート on 楽天市場, following the conclusion of its Makuake project.
JPR holds “JPR Kids Explorers!” Bring-Your-Child-to-Work Day—from experiencing the world behind logistics to visiting parents’ workplaces and 日本貨物鉄道株式会社’s Tokyo Freight Terminal Station
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日本パレットレンタル株式会社（JPR） held “JPR Kids Explorers!”, a Bring-Your-Child-to-Work Day for employees’ children, on Aug. 18, 2026. Activities included learning how logistics works and visiting 日本貨物鉄道株式会社’s Tokyo Freight Terminal Station.
静岡大学 to launch a course for developing well-being management professionals!
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静岡大学 will launch its “Well-Being Management Professional Development Course” on Nov. 18, 2026, for business executives, human resources staff and others. The fee is 150,000 yen, and enrollment is limited to 20 people.
【インスタベース survey】The reality of “no-face meetings” while working from home
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instabase, operated by 株式会社Rebase, surveyed 284 users in October 2026 about online meetings while working from home. About 1 in 3 had experienced a no-face meeting even when cameras were required to be on, while 80% of those without set rules had joined with their cameras off.
Declaring support for Japan Tea GI: “Meeting to Shape the Future of Japanese Tea—Japanese Tea, to the World and the Future”
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株式会社伊藤園 took part in the “Meeting to Shape the Future of Japanese Tea” as a member of 日本茶GI推進委員会. The meeting outlined activity policies prompted by the Japanese Tea GI registration and appointed ambassadors, among other initiatives.
Facts
Established on Aug. 27, 2026
The committee on Oct. 21
Presented 4 policies
It hopes that “Japanese tea” will become a word understood around the world by 2030
Applications to attend the final judging for the 5th student business plan contest, “Ｏ-ＢＵＣｓ (O-Books),” now open!!
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The final judging for the 5th student business plan contest, “O-BUCｓ,” hosted by 大阪信用金庫, will be held on Nov. 19, 2026. Applications are open to attend in person or watch the YouTube Live stream.
A total of 21 locations of the personal gym ボディハッカーズラボ and machine Pilates studio ルルピラ, operated by 株式会社スマイルアカデミー, have been registered with 福岡県’s “Child-Rearing Support Shops” program.
Announcement: Opening of the たこ一 Takatsuki Station Front store
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The fresh-food-focused supermarket たこ一, operated by 株式会社バローホールディングス, will open its 11th location, たこ一 Takatsuki Station Front store, in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. The sales floor covers approximately 160 tsubo, and seafood, produce and meat account for approximately 80% of sales.
エニキャリ joins 神戸市 co-creation project “OPEN NEXUS KOBE,” seeking co-creation partners on logistics DX and delivery networks
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株式会社エニキャリ has joined “OPEN NEXUS KOBE,” a co-creation project promoted by 神戸市 and 株式会社eiicon, and is seeking co-creation partners among companies in Kobe on the themes of logistics DX and delivery networks.
Facts
Capital: ¥236,145,000
Established: Aug. 8, 2019
The Japanese government aims to achieve this by 2040
泉大津市 children’s reporters take on farming in “Fruit Kingdom” 和歌山県かつらぎ町!
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泉大津市 is carrying out its “Children’s Reporters” program in 和歌山県かつらぎ町, promoting exchange between the communities and food education through farming experiences with persimmons and mandarin oranges.
Facts
Agricultural land accounts for 2.2% of the city’s area
Signed an agricultural cooperation agreement with Katsuragi Town in October, Reiwa 6
This fiscal year, the capacity will increase from 10 groups and 20 people to 15 groups and 30 people
Did you know that a marriage registration form is not returned after you submit it? To make the wish to “keep the marriage registration form, not just photos” a reality, 泉大津市 will introduce an original marriage registration form with space to attach a photo starting Nov. 1
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Starting Nov. 1, 泉大津市 will introduce an original carbon-copy marriage registration form, with one copy for submission and one keepsake copy. Under the new system, residents can attach a photo taken at the photo spot in city hall to the keepsake copy and preserve their wedding memories. Instant photos will also be given away for a limited time, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 30.
ServiceNow strengthens the operational harness for enterprise AI with expanded AI Passport and AI governance capabilities
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ServiceNow announced “AI Passport,” which strengthens permission management and governance for AI agents, along with expanded capabilities. Its partnership with NVIDIA will enable runtime verification, and solutions for financial institutions are also planned for launch.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026 (U.S. time)
More than 400 out-of-the-box connectors
While 100% of banks said they use AI
Only 24% of banks had governance to match
We deployed 1,500 AI agents across our organization
Scheduled to become available in the fourth quarter of 2026
ATOMica opens “CARIYA+,” a public-private co-created hub for job creation in Ako City
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株式会社ATOMica opened “CARIYA+,” a public-private co-created hub for job creation, in partnership with Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. Located in the Kariya Community Development Hall, the hub is built around 2 core concepts—career support for mothers and startup support—and aims to revitalize the local economy.
Facts
Opened on Oct. 1, 2026
Plans and operates more than 75 facilities nationwide (※)
Selected for the 2025 edition of “Toyo Keizai’s 100 Amazing Startups”
株式会社スペースデータ has released 3 drone physics simulation demos—GustLab, SlingLab, and GroundLab—covering crosswinds, suspended-load sway, and ground effect, for pre-deployment testing of RobotBrain, a platform for implementing robots in the field.
Facts
3 physics simulation demos
Two cases with different control mechanisms and command methods
Music program announced for MASUNAGA1905 ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2026. Nujabes-founded Hydeout Productions sublabel Tribe to hold 3 days of live performances
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Avex Creator Agency and Masunaga Optical have announced the music program for MASUNAGA1905 ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2026, running from October 29 to November 21, 2026. Curated by Hydeout Productions sublabel Tribe, live performances and DJ sets by 4 acts—HIRAKU YAMAMOTO, A.Valley, w.a.u, and reina—will take place over 3 days.
Facts
2026
Oct. 29
Nov. 21
Over 3 days
4 acts
Founded in 1905
Companies mentioned：エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、増永眼鏡株式会社、Hydeout Productions、Tribe、WALL_alternative、MASUNAGA MOC、THE GATE、NABOWA、The Hilt、Polo San Pablo、w.a.u、EBISU BATICA、中目黒Solfa、渋谷Contact、WALL&WALL、avex
Exhibiting at the 4th Omiya Daini Park Disaster Preparedness Autumn Festival, where parents and children can learn about disaster preparedness while having fun!
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EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社 will exhibit at the 4th Omiya Daini Park Disaster Preparedness Autumn Festival, to be held at Omiya Daini Park in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The company will offer hands-on activities where parents and children compete to generate electricity, as well as social media campaigns.
Toyokumo launches its 7th kintone integration service, Toyokumo AI Camera
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トヨクモ株式会社 launched トヨクモ AIカメラ, its 7th service integrated with kintone by サイボウズ株式会社, on October 23, 2026. Jointly developed with モキュラ株式会社, it uses AI to detect changes at workplaces such as factories and warehouses and sends notifications to kintone. Pricing starts at ¥7,000 per month, before tax, and the number of contracts has surpassed 15,000.
Facts
7th kintone integration service
Launches on October 23, 2026
Announcement of business partnership in October 2025
A thank-you campaign to mark the 5th anniversary of Tohoku MONO WEB SHOP!
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Tohoku MONO WEB SHOP, operated by JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社（LiViT）, will mark its 5th anniversary in November 2026 and hold a thank-you campaign from November through December. The main offers include a MOJIMAP® collaboration T-shirt giveaway, merchandise distributed with Suica payments, limited-edition cakes with 御献上カスティーラ, a JRE POINT points-boost campaign, Thanks coupons, and the release of Shiogama City 85th-anniversary merchandise.
[Osaka Institute of Technology] 大阪工業大学 and 関西医科大学 strengthen graduate education and research
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大阪工業大学 and 関西医科大学 will strengthen collaboration in graduate education and research under their comprehensive partnership agreement signed in 2019, and launch the Advanced Biomedical Engineering Collaborative Education Program in April 2027. Ahead of this, they will hold the 1st joint research presentation meeting on October 31, 2026.
Player Chiba Toraji was diagnosed with a fracture of the right 5th metatarsal and underwent surgery on October 16, 2026. The recovery period is expected to be about 3 months.
In its 9th year, Virtual Haruko Volleyball will livestream prefectural representative school playoffs and the national tournament on SPORTS BULL!
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Fuji Television and Sports Bull have announced that matches in the prefectural representative school playoffs and the national tournament of Virtual Haruko Volleyball, held from October 2026 through January 2027, will be livestreamed on the sports media platform SPORTS BULL.
Cosplay photography event set in Kabukicho, organized by Seibu-Shinjuku Station and 東急歌舞伎町タワー: Kabukosu second confirmed!
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東急歌舞伎町タワー, operated by 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント, and 西武鉄道株式会社 will jointly hold Kabukosu second, a cosplay photography event set in Kabukicho, from November 21 to 22, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月21日（土）夜間から22日（日）早朝にかけて
150 people (100 cosplayers and 50 photographers)
100 cosplayers
50 photographers
20 and over
¥1,000 meal voucher
Original2026年10月27日（火）11：00から
Until 23:59 on Sunday, November 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSTエンタテイメント、東急歌舞伎町タワー、西武鉄道株式会社、東急株式会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、namco TOKYO
LED TOKYO joins the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival as an equipment sponsor, installing an outdoor LED screen at Yurakucho Station Square
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LED TOKYO株式会社 will participate as an equipment sponsor in the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, to be held from October 26 to November 4, 2026, and install an outdoor LED screen at Yurakucho Station Square.
[Anniversary project] The 1st and 2nd editions sold out 500 tickets in about 1 month! Following their great success, the 3rd edition—a ticket featuring an American beaver design—goes on sale to mark アトア’s 5th anniversary!
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AQUARIUM×ART átoa (アトア) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, will release a limited-edition ticket featuring an American beaver design on November 1, 2026, as the 3rd installment in its 5th-anniversary celebration. The 1st and 2nd editions sold out in about 1 month, prompting this new release following their strong popularity.
[Produced by 一旗] Gifu Akari Monogatari 2027 will be held in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, from January 30 to February 28, 2027. The luminous story features illuminated Gifu umbrellas and lanterns, along with a first-ever sea-of-clouds effect and projection mapping.
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Gifu Akari Monogatari 2027, produced by 株式会社一旗, will be held at Gifu Park and Shoboji Temple in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, from January 30 to February 28, 2027. The program will feature illuminated Gifu umbrellas and lanterns, projection mapping, and a first-ever sea-of-clouds effect. Related facilities will offer nighttime hours and day-use bathing.
【Technology Trends Report】How AI Is Transforming Firing, Melting and Inspection—MyTokkyo.Ai
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リーガルテック株式会社 used its patent AI agent “MyTokkyo.Ai” to examine publicly available domestic patents in the ceramics and glass industries, identifying 3 key areas for AI applications—optimizing manufacturing conditions, defect inspection, and linking prediction with control—and 4 technical challenges, including data preparation and preventing misjudgments.
Students from 名古屋モード学園 make proposals! Amashi elementary school students choose a “bus of the future”
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Meitetsu Bus is participating in a Chubu District Transport Bureau project and will operate a “bus of the future” designed by students from 名古屋モード学園 on the Tsushima Line. The bus is scheduled to begin service on Dec. 21 after being selected by elementary school students in Amashi.
Autumn stroll beneath the elevated railway between Koenji Station and Asagaya Station, Oct. 24 (Sat.)–Oct. 31 (Sat.), 2026
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発 will hold “Autumn Stroll Beneath the Elevated Railway” beneath the tracks between Koenji Station and Asagaya Station from Oct. 24 to 31, 2026. Local events will include a jazz live performance, Halloween activities, and a beer and wine festival.
Demonstration operation of autonomous EV buses in 三豊市
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三豊市 in Kagawa Prefecture and NTT西日本 will conduct demonstration operations of autonomous EV buses from Nov. 1 to Dec. 25, 2026, following their selection by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The buses, provided by マクニカ, will operate on a loop route toward the realization of Level 4 autonomous driving.
【Hands 50th Anniversary】Limited-edition collaboration products with hugely popular illustrator “COFFEE BOY” go on sale Oct. 24 (Sat.)
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株式会社ハンズ will mark its 50th anniversary by releasing collaboration products with illustrator “COFFEE BOY” exclusively at 43 Hands stores nationwide from Oct. 24, 2026.
Locally partnered menu items co-developed with high school students to go on sale at 4 E8 Hokuriku Expressway service areas
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中日本エクシス株式会社 is partnering with 石川県立大聖寺実業高等学校 and 福井県立奥越明成高等学校 to sell menu items made with local ingredients and co-developed with high school students at Amagozen SA and Nanjo SA on the E8 Hokuriku Expressway starting Nov. 1, 2026.
≪Notice≫ Invitation to an on-site preview of menu items co-developed with Okuetsu Meisei High School at Nanjo SA (both directions) on the E8 Hokuriku Expressway
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中日本エクシス株式会社 will begin selling menu items developed in collaboration with 福井県立奥越明成高等学校, Mitani Shoji Co., Ltd. and ロイヤルコントラクトサービス株式会社 at Nanjo SA on the E8 Hokuriku Expressway from Nov. 1, 2026, and will hold an on-site preview on Nov. 16.
Room renovations strengthen capacity to welcome multigenerational and family travelers; bunk beds and “ReFace Tile” flooring comfortable for bare feet increase room capacity
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To meet demand for multigenerational and family travel, 休暇村乗鞍高原 has renovated 3 new “Comfort Bank” rooms, increasing the maximum capacity per room from 2 to 4, with stays beginning Dec. 7.
【神戸市 × eiicon】4 new companies from the Tokyo metropolitan area seeking co-creation with companies in 神戸市 have published recruitment themes! Additional themes are also available from companies in 神戸市 seeking co-creation with Tokyo metropolitan area companies, whose program launched earlier.
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The 神戸市 co-creation project “OPEN NEXUS KOBE,” operated by 株式会社eiicon, has announced new co-creation themes from 4 companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 1 company in 神戸市, and has begun recruiting partners.
Facts
4 companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area
More than 100,000 matching opportunities
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
Cumulative sales of the series top 600,000 garments※! AOKI’s “Tailored by a Suit Shop” series unveils a succession of new fall/winter items
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株式会社AOKI has announced new fall/winter items in its “Tailored by a Suit Shop” series, which has surpassed 600,000 garments in cumulative sales. The company has added new colors and materials to T-shirts, knitwear, cotton trousers and chinos, refreshed staple items, and published a feature page showcasing business-casual styles.
Wheelchair users, standing players and able-bodied players compete fiercely on the same court! “2nd Nagashima Cup” to be held at Chiba University
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The “2nd Nagashima Cup,” a para-badminton tournament that transcends disability and playing styles, will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at Chiba University’s Nishi-Chiba Campus. Centered on 長島理 of 株式会社LIXIL, wheelchair users, standing players and able-bodied players will compete on the same court.
Asahi Breweries will launch “Asahi Zeitaku Shibori Premium Limited-Quantity Rich Apple” on Nov. 17, part of the premium series under its RTD “Zeitaku Shibori” brand.
株式会社物語コーポレーション will begin offering the weekday-only “Winter Yuzu-an Shokado Lunch” and “Winter Premium Sushi Set” at ゆず庵, which operates 121 locations nationwide, starting November 10, 2026.
A new model for rooms up to 14 tatami mats joins the Raku Water-Fill Humidifier series, which has sold a cumulative total of 600,000 units, and can also be used in living rooms!
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株式会社ニトリ will launch the new hybrid humidifier (HB05), designed for rooms up to 14 tatami mats and suitable for living rooms, in mid-October 2026. It joins the Raku Water-Fill Humidifier series, which has sold a cumulative total of 600,000 units.
【神戸須磨シーワールド】“Suma-iru Disaster Preparedness 2026: Fall Fire Prevention Campaign at Kobe Suma Sea World” to be held, featuring a smoke experience house, rescue activities, and appearances by official characters U-kan and Orushi!
【TAKEO KIKUCHI】New label BOWLER HAT LABEL unveils its 2026 WINTER COLLECTION starting Friday, October 23
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The 2026 WINTER COLLECTION from BOWLER HAT LABEL, a new label from the men’s brand TAKEO KIKUCHI, operated by 株式会社エクスプローラーズトーキョー of the ワールドグループ, will open for advance orders on the official online store starting October 23 and go on sale starting October 26.
Facts
1984
2026 WINTER COLLECTION
Starting Oct. 23 (Fri.)
Monday, Oct. 26
Jacket ¥44,000
Coat ¥69,300
Tall, at 173 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ワールド、株式会社エクスプローラーズトーキョー、ワールドグループ、TAKEO KIKUCHI、BOWLER HAT LABEL、宝塚歌劇団、TBS
【Fukushima: LIVE AZUMA 2026】Turning a love of music into a career! Students from the audio and music program at 国際アート＆デザイン大学校 take on professional roles at a major music festival
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Students in the audio and music program at 国際アート＆デザイン大学校, part of the NSGグループ, took part in the major music festival LIVE AZUMA 2026, held in Fukushima in October 2026, as staff trainees and gained hands-on experience in a professional setting. This experience helped students choose their future employers, and all students in their graduating year have secured jobs in related industries.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
LIVE AZUMA, celebrating its 5th anniversary this year
都リゾート 志摩 ベイサイドテラス will hold the “New Year Countdown Party 2027” exclusively for overnight guests from December 31, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The event will feature a special live show by jazz vocalist yuki and a prize drawing with lavish prizes, and will be offered free of charge as a guest benefit.
【阪急うめだ本店】Hankyu’s Christmas begins Wednesday, November 18! A fantastical illumination featuring a giant snow-globe world will appear in the concourse windows, a seasonal landmark of Umeda
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The Christmas campaign “Warmest White Christmas” will be held at 阪急うめだ本店 and 阪急メンズ大阪 starting November 18, 2026. Illuminations featuring a giant snow globe will appear in the concourse windows, alongside main artwork by 村山大明 and limited-edition gift packaging.
Toshiki Tateishi, who is active across grand musicals, straight plays, and 2.5D productions, is releasing his first photo book! Capturing exquisite portraits in his hometown of Odate, Akita Prefecture, where he also serves as a tourism ambassador, he shares the city’s appeal
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Actor Toshiki Tateishi will release his first photo book, “Toshiki Tateishi Photo Book (tentative title),” photographed in his hometown of Odate, Akita Prefecture, through 東京ニュース通信社 on December 11, 2026.
柿本晟弥 of パナソニック野球部 selected in the 2nd round by 埼玉西武ライオンズ in the pro baseball draft
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柿本晟弥 of パナソニック野球部 was selected in the 2nd round by 埼玉西武ライオンズ in the professional baseball draft on October 22, 2026. パナソニック野球部 will suspend operations after the 2026 season, with the 51st Japan Amateur Baseball Championship marking its final appearance.
“Fall Potential-Discovery Counseling” now available for elementary and junior high school students
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あすなろ個別指導学院’s Itsutsubashi classroom, operated by 株式会社学研スタディエ, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, is offering “Fall Potential-Discovery Counseling” for elementary and junior high school students starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Founded in 1946
More than 150 countries worldwide
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
【More details revealed!】MF Bunko J’s “Autumn School Festival 2026” will be held next month, Sunday, November 22!
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株式会社KADOKAWA has announced additional details for MF Bunko J’s “Autumn School Festival 2026,” to be held on November 22, 2026. A campaign will award signed books and merchandise by lottery to customers who make purchases at participating bookstores or online, and a fair will give an illustrated card to every purchaser.
Epic Seven’s global esports celebration, E7WC 2026, enters the knockout stage!
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Smilegate announced that the knockout stage of E7WC 2026, the global esports tournament for the mobile RPG Epic Seven, began on October 24. 16 players will face off to determine the final 4 qualifiers for the finals.
A shock on par with the biggest names in business journalism! The specter of 20 million unemployed people in Japan in 8 years. What decisive differences will separate companies that survive the AI era from those that are eliminated? Free emergency Zoom seminar for leaders on October 26 at 20:00!
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感謝株式会社 announced that it will hold a free emergency Zoom seminar on October 26, 2026, looking ahead to the problem of 20 million unemployed people in Japan in 2034 and how to survive the AI era. Against a backdrop of パナソニック’s workforce reductions and the sharp drop in film production costs due to generative AI, the seminar will explain self-control techniques for business leaders.
The survey targeted 125 people who either did not change the registered ownership for a certain period after inheriting their family home or have still not done so
Original「相続した実家の名義変更をしていない理由」の1位は「手続きが煩雑（36.0％）」
In 2nd place was “it costs money (20.8%)”
Combining those who answered “half a year (22.4%)” and “up to 1 year (26.4%),” the total was 48.8%
78.4% knew that inheritance registration is mandatory
Because I had been told it would cost around 200,000 yen
I heard that hiring a judicial scrivener would cost 100,000 yen or more
SMBC Japan Series 2026: First-pitch ceremony and national anthem performance guests for Game 3, and first-pitch ceremony guests for Games 4 and 5 announced!
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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks announced the guests for the first-pitch ceremonies and national anthem performance at Games 3 through 5 of the SMBC Japan Series 2026.
Himawari Network athlete employee and swimmer Shuya Matsumoto wins bronze at the 20th Asian Games! Sets a new Japanese record
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Himawari Network athlete employee and swimmer Shuya Matsumoto won bronze in the men's 4×100m freestyle relay and set a new Japanese record, among other achievements, at the 20th Asian Games, held in Aichi and Nagoya in 2026. He also placed 7th in the men's 50m freestyle.
New oral medication course added to “Minchalle Smoking Cessation,” a smoking cessation program for companies and health insurance associations
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エーテンラボ株式会社 announced that it will add a new “Oral Medication Course” to “Minchalle Smoking Cessation,” a smoking cessation program for companies and health insurance associations. The course uses online consultations with doctors and oral medication, and will be launched to coincide with World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2027.
株式会社LeapAI released the 2nd episode of its YouTube channel “On-the-Road AI Advisor,” featuring a former Recruit executive who automated 8 tasks in 2 days using FDE and Claude Code.
Facts
Original1日の業務がリアルに1〜2時間減った
From around 30 tasks
I selected 8 with the highest frequency and impact
I’m saving about 20 minutes each time
Over 200 real estate companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area are served
Even at the fastest, it took 20 minutes
It took around 15–20 minutes, one way or another
It is automatically entered into freee every day at 21:00
Enjoy 13 regions during Mrs. GREEN APPLE Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS” with a free “Travel Guide”〈Tokyo version〉
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ぴあ株式会社 will distribute a free “Travel Guide” as part of a regional collaboration initiative in 13 cities to coincide with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s arena tour “SHADOWS.” It will also contribute to local festivities with initiatives including a digital rally exclusively for Ringo Jam members and AR photo spots.
Facts
2026, marking the 10th anniversary
From Sept. 30
28 performances in 13 cities
As many as around 20,000 cases
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Ringo Jam、ぴあ株式会社
[Higashihiroshima City hometown tax exclusive gift] Carefully selected sake from local breweries delivered to your home: Orders open for the “Higashihiroshima Sake Tasting Subscription”
<indent × 一二三書房: An initiative to create original hit works> “The Magic of the Library Begins Quietly 1,” winner of the Grand Prize at the “First Nola Original Story Awards,” now on sale to acclaim from Oct. 15 (Thu.)!
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株式会社indent and 一二三書房 collaborated to publish “The Magic of the Library Begins Quietly 1,” the Grand Prize winner of the “First Nola Original Story Awards,” on October 15, 2026.
[First in Okayama Prefecture!] Ceremony to mark the launch of a partnership between Setouchi City municipal parking lots and commercial facilities including AEON MALL Okayama, Okayama Ichibangai and Sun Station Terrace Okayama [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will hold a launch ceremony for a partnership linking municipal parking lots with commercial facilities, in cooperation with イオンモール株式会社 and 山陽SC開発株式会社 from November 1, Reiwa 8, to promote use of the JR Ako Line and other objectives.
オプティム urgently launches “OPTiM Information Leak and Cybersecurity Countermeasures Guide,” a specialist media outlet
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株式会社オプティム will launch “OPTiM Information Leak and Cybersecurity Countermeasures Guide” on October 23, 2026. The specialist media outlet will share basic knowledge and practical know-how on information leak and cybersecurity countermeasures for corporate IT and security staff.
“Hirosaki Apple Harvest Festival” to be held October 31 and November 1
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The “Hirosaki Apple Harvest Festival” will be held in 弘前市, Aomori Prefecture, on October 31 and November 1, 2026, with harvest experiences, stage events and a food festival at Apple Park.
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2 days: Saturday, October 31, 2026, and Sunday, November 1
[97.1% approval rate] OWEN, a semi-self-service register for medical institutions, achieves a high approval rate under the 2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy (through the 4th application round)!
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株式会社シスポ announced that OWEN, its semi-self-service register for medical institutions, achieved a 97.1% approval rate among medical institutions that received application support in the 1st through 4th rounds of the 2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy.
一般社団法人大阪府宅地建物取引業協会 and 大阪シティバス will operate a “Halloween Bus” decorated with artwork created by local children for 2 days only, on October 31, 2026, and November 1. The first 50 people each day will receive a gift assortment of sweets.
[Announcement: Jointly Sponsored Academic Seminar] Automatic Staff Scheduling Makes Rules Visible and Transforms the Creation of Work Schedules
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ウィンワークス株式会社 will hold a jointly sponsored seminar at the 80th National Hospital Medical Conference, taking place at Pacifico Yokohama on November 6, 2026. At the seminar, two institutions—National Hospital Organization Nishi-Niigata Chuo Hospital and 聖路加国際病院—will report on their evaluation and operational track records of the WINWORKS One automatic staff scheduling system.
L&F, operator of 日本空き家サポート, enters business partnership with 住宅あんしん保証. Supporting quality assurance and peace of mind when selling or making use of vacant homes
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日本空き家サポート, operated by 株式会社L&F, and 住宅あんしん保証 have entered into a business partnership, aiming to reassure buyers and promote the circulation of vacant homes by providing inspections and defect insurance when homes are sold or put to use.
[Nagoya Station area] Winter-only “Tiger Pufferfish Hot Pot” course to be offered from November at 尾張山荘くろぎ, carrying on the tradition of Tokyo kappo restaurant くろぎ
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Japanese restaurant 尾張山荘くろぎ will begin offering a course featuring “Tiger Pufferfish Hot Pot” for the winter season only, starting in November 2026.
Fermented Age-Defying Skincare*¹ Brand FAS to Hold a Holiday Collection-Themed POP UP EVENT at @cosme TOKYO from Wednesday, October 28
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株式会社シロク’s fermented age-defying skincare brand FAS will hold a Holiday Collection-themed POP UP EVENT at @cosme TOKYO from October 28 through November 3, 2026.
[For Cryptocurrency Trading: ビットバンク] “Get Started This Fall! Campaign to Earn ETH with Recurring Purchases”
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ビットバンク株式会社 will hold the “Get Started This Fall! Campaign to Earn ETH with Recurring Purchases” starting October 23, 2026. It will award ETH equivalent to 20% of the increase in recurring ETH purchases.
Exhibiting at Makuhari Messe’s “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026 (J-LIS Fair),” October 27 (Tue)–28 (Wed)
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ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 will exhibit at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026 (J-LIS Fair),” taking place at Makuhari Messe on October 27 (Tue)–28 (Wed), and will showcase solutions such as Govlong, which supports the digitalization of local government operations.
How do you build a team that keeps winning over the long term? Leo the football, who achieved promotion for 3 consecutive years, discusses organizational success and career choices for young people | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP will hold an event for university and graduate students on November 27, featuring Leo the football and 西光寺蓮 as speakers.
First Okinawa location! FREAK’S STORE opens at 浦添PARCO CITY on October 29! Special plans include Yoko Gushiken as 1-day store manager, collaborations with ORANGE RANGE and オリオンビール, and limited-edition items!
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Select shop FREAK’S STORE, operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, will open its first Okinawa location at 浦添PARCO CITY on October 29, 2026. Opening celebrations will include Yoko Gushiken serving as 1-day store manager and the sale of collaboration items with ORANGE RANGE, オリオンビール, KAVU, and NEWERA.
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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
10:00～
12:00～
10:00～22:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK’S STORE、浦添PARCO CITY、ORANGE RANGE、オリオンビール、KAVU、NEW ERA、Daytona Park、ORION FREAK’S THE UNION
3 new series in October! Featuring that popular TV anime currently on air and the 4th art book in a hugely popular series! MF文庫J’s October releases go on sale Friday, October 23!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will release MF文庫J’s October titles on October 23. The lineup includes 3 new works.
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3 new works
On sale Friday, October 23
Has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube and other platforms
Customize it with your own design and play! Create an arcade at home! An onion snack tub with a catch machine and stickers themed around the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』 arrives as a prize
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株式会社エス・トラスト announced that 2 types of amusement-only prizes in collaboration with the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』 will be rolled out sequentially at game centers and online crane game services nationwide from the 1st week of November 2026. The items are a “Capsule & Snack Catch Machine” and an “Onion Snack Tub (with sticker).” The film 『ゴジラ-0.0』 opens in Japan on November 3 (Tue, public holiday).
Facts
Release date: Scheduled to roll out sequentially from the 1st week of November 2026
Package size: approx. 15×20×10 cm
Product size: approx. 12.3×17×7.2 cm
Contents: main unit: 1; mini capsules: 2; decorative sticker sheet: 1
Package size: φ20.5×16 cm
(Size: approx. 17.5 cm in diameter)
The film 『ゴジラ-0.0』 opens in Japan on November 3 (Tue, public holiday)!
ゼロシステム connects ZERO Supply with メディエ・データ and Nextant to support medical supply management and checks before MRI examinations
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ゼロシステム株式会社 has developed a new system integrating its in-hospital logistics management system ZERO Supply with メディエ株式会社’s medical supply database メディエ・データ and Nextant, a system for searching the MR compatibility of medical devices. It has been introduced ahead of broader rollout at Aizawa Hospital since September 2026.
A popular flavor on TikTok Shop arrives! THE PROTEIN (also known as ザプロ) “Complete Nutrition Cookie & Cream Flavor” goes on sale through other e-commerce sites from October 23
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Protein brand THE PROTEIN（ザプロ）, from 武内製薬株式会社, will begin selling “THE PROTEIN Complete Nutrition Cookie & Cream Flavor” on e-commerce sites other than TikTok Shop (official store, Rakuten, Yahoo, Qoo10, and Amazon) from October 23, 2026. This new flavor was available exclusively on TikTok Shop from October 9 and is made primarily with soy protein, with 30 nutrients including protein, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. It costs ¥4,980 (tax included) and contains 765 g.
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Starting Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Contains 30 nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber
Price (tax included): 4,980 yen
Net weight: 765 g
Approx. 45 g of this product (about 3 level scoops using the included scoop)
Make SPSS statistical software easier and smarter to use. AI modules for SPSS, “LocalStats Studio” and “Text Coder X for SPSS” Ver. 2.0, to launch on Nov. 2
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Originalスマート・アナリティクス株式会社は、IBM SPSS Statistics専用のAIモジュール「LocalStats Studio」を新規開発し、日本語テキストマイニングアドオン「Text Coder X for SPSS」をVer.2.0にバージョンアップし、2026年11月2日に販売・出荷を開始すると発表した。LocalStats Studioはガイドモードと詳細モードの2つを備え、IBM watsonxやIBM Bobを活用してSPSSの操作案内やSyntax生成を支援する。キャンペーン価格は2027年3月31日注文分まで適用される。
Facts
Sales and shipment of both products will begin on Nov. 2, 2026
Promotional pricing applies to orders placed through March 31, 2027
Both products were unveiled on Oct. 23, 2026, at the “Statistics Day Special Seminar 2026” hosted by the company
LocalStats Studio: 90,000 yen per year
72,000 yen per year
OriginalText Coder X for SPSS Ver.2.0 1ライセンス 50,000円
Original1ライセンス 40,000円
Established in February 2018
System requirements: IBM SPSS Statistics 29 or later
Choose the purpose of your analysis from 5 cards, or
Features 2 modes tailored to users’ proficiency levels
Toll-free: 0120-835-761 (hours: 9:00–18:00, excluding weekends and public holidays)
Hours: 9:00–18:00, excluding weekends and public holidays
Companies mentioned：スマート・アナリティクス株式会社、IBM（International Business Machines Corporation）、スマート・アナリティクス株式会社（IBM プラチナパートナー）
What matters when improving the whiteness and color of your teeth? Survey of 200 people reveals ideal results and concerns about cost (survey by Takagi Dental Clinic)
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Takagi Dental Clinic surveyed 200 men and women aged 20–59 about their preferences and concerns when improving the whiteness and color of their teeth. The most common desired result was “a natural whiteness that blends in with the mouth,” at 36.5%. The most common concern was “not knowing the total cost,” at 40.0%. The top item people wanted to confirm during a consultation was “the total cost and the conditions under which additional charges apply,” at 44.0%.
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Survey of 200 men and women aged 20–59
“A natural whiteness that blends in with the mouth” was chosen by 36.5% (73 people)
“Not knowing how much the total cost will be” was chosen by 40.0% (80 people)
“The total cost and the conditions under which additional charges apply” was chosen by 44.0% (88 people)
“Teeth becoming too white and looking unnatural” was chosen by 24.0% (48 people)
“Not knowing how long treatment will take or how many visits will be needed” was chosen by 20.5% (41 people)
“The time required and number of visits” was chosen by 26.5% (53 people)
18.0% (36 people) selected “concerns about strain on the teeth or gums, such as tooth sensitivity”
“One-Coin Whitening,” available from 500 yen per tooth (tax included)
Survey participants and number: 200 men and women aged 20–59
Solar Circuit rebrands around the concept “Building a Home for Love”
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株式会社カネカソーラーサーキットのお家 rebranded Solar Circuit® on Oct. 1, 2026, around the brand tagline “Building a Home for Love,” and fully revamped its official website on Oct. 23.
Solo exhibition “Imitation,” featuring new object works by ceramic artist Yoichi Shiraishi, opens Oct. 30 (Fri.) at ESCAPERS AN OTHER WORLD (Omotesando).
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A solo exhibition of new ceramic objects by Yoichi Shiraishi, “Imitation,” will be held at ESCAPERS AN OTHER WORLD and GALLERY ESCAPERS starting Oct. 30, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
Nov. 15
12:00 - 18:00
Companies mentioned：有限会社SESSION、ESCAPERS AN OTHER WORLD、GALLERY ESCAPERS、DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
Serving as the organizing secretariat for the international symposium “ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa 2026 Autumn”
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ファンメディケーション株式会社 will serve as the organizing secretariat for “ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa 2026 Autumn,” commissioned by the ME-BYO Summit Kanagawa Executive Committee.
[New Panda World] Special event “Pandas in the Exercise Yard” returns for a limited time! “Sumire (Smile)” will appear in the Panda Love exercise yard (from Oct. 24)
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The “Pandas in the Exercise Yard” special event in “New Panda World” is returning for a limited time to mark the sale of collaboration products with long-established Seto-yaki maker 中外陶園. For 5 days from Oct. 24, giant panda character “Sumire (Smile)” will appear in the Panda Love exercise yard.