TuxCare to provide 6 months of free Linux and PHP security protection to Japanese nonprofit organizations
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TuxCare has launched a program providing 6 months of free security protection (ELS licenses) for Linux OS and PHP to nonprofit organizations registered in Japan, offering support in responding to the PHP2Shell vulnerability.
【Event on November 10】“出前授業どっとこむ”’s Takahiro Ida to discuss taking education businesses overseas; 一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構 to hold its 3rd online seminar
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一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構 will hold the 3rd installment of its “RENKETSU GLOBAL VOICE” online seminar on November 10, 2026. Takahiro Ida, president and CEO of 株式会社ユシェロン, will speak about expanding education businesses overseas.
SIXPAD Recovery Wear for SPORTS launch event held; Keita Machida named new ambassador, discusses what it means to be “strong under pressure” in talk session with Yuto Nagatomo
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Original株式会社MTGは、2026年10月22日に表参道ヒルズにて「SIXPAD Recovery Wear for SPORTS」のローンチイベントを開催し、新戦略「リカバリー3.0」と新シリーズを発表した。また、町田啓太さんが新アンバサダーに就任し、長友佑都選手とのトークセッションが行われた。
[Okayama University] Site visit conducted for the “Program to Develop Systems for Research and Development Management Personnel” — training research and development management personnel capable of creating new value from “knowledge”
Launch of diagnostic and initial response services for the critical PHP vulnerability “php2shell.” Anny will handle the work for companies unsure how to respond, for 50,000 yen for WordPress and 100,000 yen for other systems
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人十和田奥入瀬観光機構、TOWADA TRAVEL、十和田市現代美術館、Carlos/Ishikawa、madame leniou、Daniel Faria Gallery、Kunsthalle Osnabrück、Kunsthalle Appenzell、Den Frie、Ilmin Museum of Art
Gogyofuku × Rokko Beer launch collaborative gift set “A Cup of Chin-Kiwa: Craft Beer Assortment” — pairing 2 Kobe-brewed craft beers with 2 snacks selected at an in-house pairing session
TAOKE ENERGY completes grid connections for grid-scale battery storage facilities in Gunma and Okayama
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TAOKE announced in October 2026 that grid-scale battery storage facilities (2MW each) in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, and Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, had completed grid connections.
CHANPAN, the New York-based alternative pop trio drawing major attention from overseas media, releases new song “speculations” and its video
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New York-based alternative pop trio CHANPAN has released a new song, “speculations,” and its music video. It has also announced dates for a tour tied to its latest EP, “autogratis,” including its first Japan show at Daikanyama UNIT in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2026.
イースト駅前クリニック is sponsoring the special “27-hour livestream — The Legend Returns —” on the YouTube channel ヒカルチャンネル and will introduce its original erectile dysfunction medication, “Tadaracare®.”
[Taking place Oct. 28] Spice Factory Director and CSO Ayano Ryugo to speak as a commentator at “JICA BLUE CARAVAN 2026 FINAL @FUKUOKA”
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Ayano Ryugo, director and CSO of スパイスファクトリー株式会社, will speak at a session of “JICA BLUE CARAVAN 2026 FINAL @FUKUOKA,” taking place in Fukuoka on Oct. 28, 2026.
The winner will receive an octav barrel of “PEATLAND” whisky (50 L, worth ¥900,000). Due to popular demand, the entry deadline for the “Smoky Alien Cocktail Competition 2026” has been extended to Monday, Dec. 7!
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株式会社Taiki Cosmic Glen Distillery announced that it has extended the entry deadline for the first round of judging in the “SMOKY ALIEN COCKTAIL COMPETITION 2026” to Dec. 7. The winner will receive an octav barrel of “PEATLAND” whisky (50 L, worth ¥900,000).
New “Mountain View Family Loft Room” added for families and groups
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グランドパーク小樽 will add the new “Mountain View Family Loft Room,” designed for families and groups, from Nov. 1, 2026. Reservations will open on Oct. 23 of the same year.
Facts
Number of guest rooms: 296
Available from Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Reservations open Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Up to 4 adults
Up to 2 children aged 6 or younger may share a bed with an adult
株式会社船井総研ホールディングス announced that it will discontinue its current QUO card benefit and establish a new points-based program, the “Funai Soken Holdings Premium Benefits Club,” for shareholders holding at least 400 shares as of the end of December 2026. Points can be exchanged for more than 5,000 products.
Facts
Shareholders holding at least 400 shares of the company
[Limited-time offer through Oct. 31] Free full website vulnerability assessments using AI
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株式会社ndp group will run a limited-time campaign offering free full assessments through its AI-powered website vulnerability assessment service, “ndp one,” through Oct. 31, 2026.
[Direct access from the Joshin-etsu Expressway’s Sakudaira PA] Saku Ski Garden “PARADA” launches major recruitment of seasonal staff for the 2026–2027 winter season! Resort work available from 1 day a week, with unlimited lift rides and no experience required
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佐久平尾山開発株式会社 has begun large-scale recruitment of part-time staff for the 2026–2027 winter season at 佐久スキーガーデン PARADA. Hourly pay starts at ¥1,150, with unlimited lift rides included; shifts of 1 day a week are also available.
KAYA 京都 二条城, operated by ポラリス・ホールディングス株式会社, has revamped its official website with a layout designed to convey its atmosphere and the beauty and skill of traditional craftsmanship intuitively. It has also launched new experiential programs, including furoshiki wrapping and walks through Kyoto’s traditional townhouses, and opened an official Instagram account.
Turning vacant homes into “open homes” that welcome the community. Industry-academia and community partnerships will uncover the appeal of vacant homes and the region, and share it with the community.
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株式会社澤村, in collaboration with 成安造形大学, will present a special exhibition and workshops using a vacant home in the Omizo district of Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, at the “SAWAMURA Marche” on Nov. 8, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Number of vendors (planned): 29
More than 100 companies visit each year
A popular tourist destination welcoming approximately 600,000 visitors annually
Original人口4万6千人足らず
Approximately 2 times the number of employees and sales
久世福商店, operated by 株式会社サンクゼール, launched 2 new varieties in its “Dashi Cooked Hot Pot” series on Oct. 23, 2026: “Yuzu Lemon” and “Assorted 4 Shellfish.”
[Yamazaki Jitsugyo new product announcement] New products are now available, including a silicone cap for stick candies and a wall-mounted storage box for keeping hair-care products together.
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New products from 山崎実業株式会社 include a silicone candy cap and a wall-mounted hair-care storage box.
A marriage of sweets and craft beer: “Seasonal ‘Afternoon Beer’ with SPRING VALLEY BREWERY” [東京プリンスホテル]
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東京プリンスホテル will offer a limited-time pairing plan, “Seasonal ‘Afternoon Beer’ with SPRING VALLEY BREWERY,” featuring craft beer from SPRING VALLEY BREWERY paired with sweets at Main Bar Windsor from Nov. 2, 2026, to Jan. 30, 2027.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Jan. 30, 2027 (Saturday)
￥７,000
￥9,000
Original1日10食限定
Service charge (13%)
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、東京プリンスホテル、SPRING VALLEY BREWERY、キリンビール株式会社
[Kitashinchi, Osaka] A Christmas Eve feast featuring spiny lobster, A5 Japanese black wagyu and foie gras. Christmas-only dinner from French restaurant “un-treize”
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un-treize, a French restaurant in Kitashinchi operated by 信和ホテルズ株式会社, part of the 信和グループ, will serve a Christmas-only dinner course from Dec. 18 to 26, 2026. The theme is “Classical French cuisine celebrating Christmas Eve,” and the menu features spiny lobster and A5 Japanese black wagyu. The price is 27,500 yen.
More than half of small and midsize businesses increased sales, yet more than half remained in the red
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According to 株式会社TKC’s July 2026 Small and Midsize Business Conditions Report, 53.2% of companies posted higher sales than in the same month a year earlier, exceeding half. However, only 48.1% of companies were profitable, meaning more than half were in the red. Rising labor and procurement costs offset the increase in sales, with losses particularly common in construction and retail.
Facts
53.2% of companies posted higher sales than in the same month a year earlier
Profitable companies accounted for just 48.1%
Accounting data from approximately 250,000 small and midsize businesses nationwide
Labor costs (direct labor costs) were 102.6% of the previous year's level
Construction material prices are 39% higher than in January 2021
Public works design labor costs rose by 27.8% over the same period
37% of prime contractors and subcontractors did not request negotiations to revise contract amounts
Household consumer spending fell 3.6% in real terms year on year
Bankruptcies increased to 2.4 times the level of the same period a year earlier in the first half of 2026
[A double dose of amusement! Where health meets entertainment!] FIT-EASY × Nakagawa Korona World! A large-scale facility spanning more than 300 tsubo, offering the “ultimate wellness experience”! FIT-EASY Nakagawa Korona World location has held its soft opening!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a soft opening for FIT-EASY Nakagawa Korona World in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The location will officially open on Nov. 4, 2026. The large-scale facility spans more than 300 tsubo and offers AI healthcare and new amusement services.
“Strongest Campaign Two” launches in “Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S”! “Saori Yoshida Project” returns!
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株式会社コロプラ announced that it will relaunch “Strongest Campaign Two” and the “Saori Yoshida Project,” featuring wrestler Saori Yoshida, in the smartphone RPG “Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S” starting Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Fri., Nov. 6
About ¥40,000 worth
Price: 10,000 yen (tax included)
675 “Jewels”
65 “free Jewels”
QUO Card (worth 500 yen)
10 winners selected by lottery
1 winner selected by drawing
Equivalent to approximately 60 kg of white rice
Born Oct. 5, 1982
Made her first appearance at the World Championships in 2002
A library festival will be held at 徳島市立図書館 to coincide with the autumn reading week, featuring exhibits and events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the water supply system.
AI helped you finish work faster. Can you use that time for questions without answers? — Free release of discussion materials that reexamine the purpose of work
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リクエスト株式会社 has made its discussion materials, “Can We Use the Time AI Creates for Questions Without Answers?” available for free, to help people use time saved through AI for “questions without answers.”
MONPAKU!2026, the Mont Blanc Festival in Fukuchiyama, the City of Sweets, featuring approximately 30 kinds of Tamba chestnut sweets, including a Tamba chestnut Mont Blanc supervised by Naoki Mizuno of the world-renowned chocolatier 洋菓子マウンテン, is coming to JR Fukuchiyama Station!
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MONPAKU!2026, the Mont Blanc Festival in Fukuchiyama, the City of Sweets, will be held inside JR Fukuchiyama Station on Nov. 29. Approximately 30 varieties of sweets, including Tamba chestnut treats supervised by Naoki Mizuno of 洋菓子マウンテン, will be on sale.
Facts
11/29
13 vendors
Companies mentioned：福知山まちづくり株式会社、洋菓子マウンテン、足立音衛門、福知堂はんこカフェ、明智茶屋、A BAKES、さんの丸、ちきり屋、PATISSERIE CAFE KATASHIMA 福知山店、菓樹工房きぬがわ、Maison ku-nel、magucookies、M SOLE、福知山ベーグル研究所、celler de chocolat by naomi mizuno、ゆらのガーデン、二葉製菓学校、Le Trianon ANGERS
[Nov. 3 event] ウルフドッグス名古屋 × 学び舎mom to hold an interactive event connecting children through sports and AI-based making
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学び舎mom株式会社 and ウルフドッグス名古屋 will hold a free interactive event for elementary school students, “Urudo Waiwai PARK -ALL SMILE-,” on Nov. 3, 2026, as part of a project selected by Aichi Prefecture.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Participation is free
Elementary school grades 1–3: 10:00–11:10 (20 participants)
Elementary school grades 4–6: 13:30–15:00 (20 participants)
Now arriving in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City: sales begin for オーヴィジョン博多パピヨン通り, 株式会社エストラスト’s first new GX-oriented condominium
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株式会社エストラスト, part of the Seibu Gas Group, has begun sales of オーヴィジョン博多パピヨン通り, a newly built condominium in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It is the company’s first GX-oriented housing development, a 15-story property with 97 units that prioritizes energy efficiency.
Response to PHP vulnerabilities and resumption of some services
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Some services had been suspended to address a critical PHP vulnerability. Following checks and remedial work, some A.I.VOICE-related services have resumed. Other major services remain suspended and are scheduled to resume in phases.
OTOGI and 7 supported companies named to the “Wantedly Awards 2026” BEST100! Gastroduce Japan wins “LOCAL,” and ABABA wins “BEST EPISODE GOLD”!
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株式会社OTOGI and 7 companies it supports have been named to the “Wantedly Awards 2026” BEST100. Gastroduce Japan won “LOCAL,” and ABABA won “BEST EPISODE GOLD.”
[Event on Nov. 2] Announcement: The 3rd CJPF LAB, “Starting with E-commerce, How Can You Build a System That Sells Overseas?” — Understanding markets and customers, choosing sales channels, and building a sustainable overseas business
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The 内閣府知的財産戦略推進事務局 will hold the 3rd CJPF LAB on Nov. 2, 2026, to discuss building overseas sales systems starting with e-commerce.
moomoo Securities Store Omotesando to hold 1st anniversary appreciation day
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moomoo証券株式会社 will hold an appreciation day event on Oct. 31 to mark the 1st anniversary of its experiential store, “moomoo Securities Store Omotesando,” which opened on Oct. 28, 2025.
Facts
To mark its 1st anniversary
The 1st anniversary appreciation day will be held on Oct. 31
More than 31.25 million individual investors worldwide (※2)
Become a “writer of choice” — Practical writing course specializing in rewriting through editing launches
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株式会社フリッジ has launched “Fridge Writing Course,” a practical writing course specializing in rewriting through editing. The course is conducted entirely one-on-one. The Entry Course costs 50,000 yen, and the Standard Course costs 120,000 yen (launch commemorative price).
“Wakayama Ichibanboshi Selection,” an online store for buying 和歌山県 specialties from anywhere in Japan, opens Oct. 20
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和歌山県 opened a special store, “Wakayama Ichibanboshi Selection,” on Yahoo!ショッピング at 12:00 on Oct. 20, 2026, to promote the appeal of locally produced goods and expand sales channels. It features 26 businesses and offers 27 products, including food and crafts.
【レアコインショップ】Strengthens security measures — completes migration to new server environment on Oct. 18
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株式会社コンボイスイッチ, operator of the antique coin specialty store レアコインショップ, completed its migration to a new server environment on Oct. 18, 2026, strengthening its security measures. It has adopted an infrastructure that does not use PHP or WordPress, introduced YubiKey for all staff, and conducts ongoing monitoring by internal administrators.
Notice and apology regarding the temporary suspension of our corporate website
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日本システム技術株式会社 announced that its corporate website is inaccessible due to a temporary suspension of service by its server provider. No cyberattack or other incident has been identified, and business operations continue as usual. The timing of the website’s restoration is undetermined, and updates will be shared through the company’s official X account and other channels.
“零號,” a test-brew sake made with rice from Ishigaki Island, launches on the online store “shimmer online”
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南島酒販株式会社 and 請福酒造 have taken over 泰石酒造’s business and launched the “Okinawa Sake Project.” They will sell a limited quantity of “零號,” a test-brew junmai ginjo made with rice from Ishigaki Island, through their own e-commerce site, “shimmer online,” with full-scale brewing targeted for 2027.
【Futaba Corporation】Decides to bring 炎重工株式会社, a developer of domestically made waterborne drones, into its group
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Futaba Corporation announced that it will bring 炎重工 into its group. By combining the 2 companies’ technologies, it aims to develop integrated air-and-water solutions and advance digital transformation in aquatic environments.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
Ownership stake after acquisition: 91.9%
Capital: 224 million yen
100 hours of continuous flight
Founded in Takizawa, Iwate Prefecture, in 2016
Made its first exhibition appearance at Slush Tokyo in 2018
Established the Japan Water Drone Association in 2023
Bringing AI use in manufacturing beyond individual use! Manufacturing DX Association chair to share practical methods at seminar ＜Dec. 9・Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス will hold a seminar co-hosted by 一般社団法人製造DX協会 at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 9, 2026. Hidetoshi Hayashi, president and CEO of 株式会社エスマット, will discuss practical ways to move AI use in manufacturing from individual adoption to team integration, as well as approaches to in-house development.
東京ミルクチーズ工場 to open for a limited 7-day engagement at 阪急うめだ本店! The limited-time pop-up will feature “COWCOW Sundae,” created especially for this event.
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株式会社シュクレイ announced that its brand 東京ミルクチーズ工場 will hold a limited-time pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026. The shop will offer a range of sweets, including the limited-edition “COWCOW Sundae” flavor and products commemorating the brand’s 15th anniversary.
A “home base” for sharing the world of BRIEFING. New store opens at Shibuya Scramble Square
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BRIEFING opened a new store at Shibuya Scramble Square on Oct. 23, 2026. The store offers limited-edition models and collaboration items with BOUTIQUE, and its design by DAIKEI MILLS was also unveiled.
【アルマーニ / リストランテ】Nov. 27, 2026 (Friday): A culinary collaboration — “ARMANI/RISTORANTE” x “WHITEGRASS” 4 Hands Dinner
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アルマーニ/リストランテ will welcome chef Takuya Yamashita of WHITEGRASS, a Michelin one-star restaurant in Singapore, for a one-night-only 4 Hands Dinner on Nov. 27, 2026. The event is part of “47 Roots,” a project connecting food cultures from across Japan with Armani’s aesthetic, and will feature dishes created in collaboration with chef Bruno Hiruma.
Competes in the solo transatlantic yacht race “Route du Rhum 2026”
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Professional sailor Akitomo Suzuki will compete in the IMOCA60 class aboard 〈MILAI-FURUNO〉 in “Route du Rhum 2026,” a solo transatlantic yacht race scheduled for November 2026, as he aims to compete in the Vendée Globe in 2028.
Results of the Small Business Economic Trends Survey (September 2026)
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The 全国商工会連合会 announced the results of its Small Business Economic Trends Survey for September 2026. The sales, profitability and cash-flow DI indexes edged down, while the business conditions DI was unchanged. Unfavorable weather and persistently high prices are weighing on earnings, while the effects of the Kumamoto earthquake also continue.
The “Multi Caster PRO ND Roadster/Roadster RF Type,” which lets you use a genuine car seat indoors, is now on sale!
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ブリッド株式会社 began accepting orders on September 25, 2026, for the “Multi Caster PRO,” a dedicated attachment that lets genuine seats from the ND Roadster and Roadster RF Type be used as indoor chairs. The price is 59,400 yen (tax included).
[Okayama University] 5th Public Knowledge Co-Creation Forum: Chiko-raku, “Youthful Years at Mount Sō: Guo Moruo’s Studies at the Sixth Higher School and Okayama’s Japan-China Exchanges” [Oct. 30, Fri., Okayama University Tsushima Campus]
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国立大学法人岡山大学 will hold the 5th Public Knowledge Co-Creation Forum, “Youthful Years at Mount Sō: Guo Moruo’s Studies at the Sixth Higher School and Okayama’s Japan-China Exchanges,” on October 30, 2026. The event will introduce the life of Guo Moruo, who attended the former Sixth Higher School, and his contributions to friendship between Japan and China.
EngageLab automates email follow-ups with AI agents
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Aurora Mobile株式会社 has expanded the availability of “Agent Email,” a feature in the email service of the customer engagement platform “EngageLab” that uses AI agents to automatically handle customer replies.
Facts
Established in 2011
Companies mentioned：Aurora Mobile株式会社、EngageLab、Aurora Mobile Limited、Gmail、Outlook、Codex、Cursor、Claude Code、OpenClaw、Hermes
Aokumo to showcase “Aokumo AI,” which autonomously manages IT operations, at CES 2027
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Aokumo株式会社 has been selected as one of 35 Japan-based startups supported by 日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）. It will exhibit at the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027, held in Las Vegas, U.S., from January 6 to 9, 2027, and showcase “Aokumo AI,” an AI-powered IT operations automation platform.
[Event report] “ASEAN on-site study program” held in Indonesia for the first time
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A group company of 株式会社日本M&Aセンターホールディングス held the “ASEAN On-site Study Program 2026” for the first time in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 14 to 17, 2026. 8 companies and 14 people took part, learning about the current state of the Indonesian market and M&A practices.
[Chiyoda] Celebrating its 90th anniversary! Chiyoda’s No. 1 store, Koenji, will reopen on Friday, October 23! The 1st floor has been revamped with a focus on hands-free shoes! Opening commemorative campaign also planned
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株式会社チヨダ will reopen its first store, “Chiyoda Koenji,” on October 23, 2026, as it marks its 90th anniversary. The 1st floor will be revamped with a focus on hands-free shoes, with a wide selection of SKECHERS and Spat shoes. During the campaign, app members can get 10% off items with a list price of 4,000 yen or more.
[Event report] Entertainment contest “2026 Oriental Collection Japan Competition” held
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The Miss Oriental Collection Competition Headquarters, organized by オフィスパーティーズ株式会社 with ジェイシップ株式会社 as brand owner, held the “2026 Oriental Collection Japan Competition” at Hotel Moriya Classic Okinawa on October 13, 2026. 37 finalists competed across 4 divisions. The next event has also been scheduled for October 18, 2027.
Second announcement of details for “Saden (SADEN),” a sauna facility in a train that was once in service
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富士急行株式会社 has released details of “Saden (SADEN),” a day-use sauna facility using the retired 1000 series train set 1001. It aims to open in December 2026 and will feature three spaces: a “local train sauna,” a “sleeper train sauna” and a “cold plunge train.” The facility will be operated by 株式会社ピカ.
Facts
Scheduled to open in December 2026
A cold plunge pool with a depth of 70 cm will be installed
[Event report] What is an FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer)? Practical guidance on “how it differs from consulting and systems development, and how to identify your first assignment”
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株式会社バカン and its group company VACAN Technologies jointly held an online seminar on FDEs (Forward Deployed Engineers) on October 22, 2026. They explained practical ways to turn AI and data use into business results rather than leaving it at the PoC stage, as well as how FDEs differ from consultants and SIers.
華為技術日本株式会社 opened its first directly operated after-sales service center in Japan, the HUAWEI Official Service Center, in the Akihabara-Kanda area on October 23, 2026.
株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント will hold a winter fashion campaign featuring idol group AVAM, titled “SHIBUYA109 DARK SUGAR WINTER meets AVAM,” at SHIBUYA109渋谷店 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district from November 2, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Visuals will be displayed inside and outside the building during the campaign, and a limited-time photo gallery will also open on the basement 1st floor from November 2 to November 23.
Corporate Italian furniture brand アルペール to hold 10th-anniversary event for its Japan base, “ARPER MEETS JAPAN,” starting November 4
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Arper Japan株式会社, the Japanese subsidiary of Italian furniture brand Arper, will hold the “ARPER MEETS JAPAN” event at its Tokyo showroom from November 4 to 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of its Japan base.
“Learn about Nara companies. Meet people.” Nara Business List 2026 set for November 20 and 21; companies invited to exhibit
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奈良商工会議所’s Culture, Information and Services Division, co-hosted by 奈良市, will hold “Nara Business List 2026” on November 20 and 21, 2026. It is seeking 25 exhibiting companies and combines business matchmaking with a joint employment information session.
Popular with horse racing fans, too! Advance reservations open for Croix du Nord plush headcovers!
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株式会社二木ゴルフ will begin advance sales of plush headcovers featuring racehorse Croix du Nord, for drivers and fairway woods, on crowdfunding platform Makuake starting October 29, 2026.
Korean baby and kids’ clothing brand モイモルン opens on マルイウェブチャネル on Friday, 10/23, expanding into external e-commerce malls
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ハンセドリームジャパン株式会社 opened a new store for Korean baby and kids’ clothing brand モイモルン on マルイウェブチャネル on October 23. This marks the brand’s 3rd external e-commerce mall, following ZOZOTOWN and Rakuten Fashion.
ovgo Baker to launch limited-edition winter holiday treats on November 1: “The Holiday, Just Right for Me”
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100% plant-based American bake shop ovgo Baker will launch holiday-limited sweets at its online store and all locations starting November 1, 2026. The theme is “The Holiday, Just Right for Me.”
Debt financing totaling 1.25 billion yen from 5 financial institutions
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株式会社HEARTBEATS secured debt financing totaling 1.25 billion yen from 5 financial institutions to support business growth in sports and entertainment. The financing has a maximum repayment term of 9 years, is unsecured and unguaranteed, and includes no stock acquisition rights. Combined with the Series C equity financing, total funding in this round comes to 3.55 billion yen.
Facts
Debt financing totaling 1.25 billion yen
5 financial institutions
Maximum repayment term of 9 years
Equity financing of approximately 2.3 billion yen
Total transaction size of approximately 2.5 billion yen
Strong interest in AI applications on manufacturing floors, with questions such as “Can a VLM identify work errors?” — Report on exhibiting at Manufacturing World Osaka
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テクノホライゾン株式会社 exhibited at Manufacturing World Osaka, held in October 2026, and demonstrated physical AI and edge AI. Attendees showed strong interest in AI applications on manufacturing floors, including detecting work errors using VLMs and automating visual inspections. The company plans to change its name to ELMO株式会社 in January 2027.
Online seminar for businesses on preparing for increasingly frequent heavy rain disasters, “Lessons from Heavy Rain Disasters: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness,” to be held October 30
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株式会社建設システム will hold a free online seminar, “Lessons from Heavy Rain Disasters: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness,” on October 30, 2026, for corporate disaster preparedness and general affairs staff.
[福岡県] to host one of the prefecture’s largest job fairs, with 130 organizations participating — Welfare Careers Job Fair 2026 in FUKUOKA
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福岡県 will hold the “Welfare Careers Job Fair 2026 in FUKUOKA” at JR九州ホール on November 15. One of the largest events of its kind in the prefecture, it will feature 130 organizations and offer job interviews and consultation booths for work in elderly care, disability services, child welfare and other fields.
The 6th installment of the zodiac series: two limited-edition whiskies featuring the 2027 Year of the Sheep
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松井酒造合名会社 announced the release of 2 limited-edition whiskies featuring the 2027 Year of the Sheep: “倉吉 未帯 2027 Special Release” and “大山ミズナラカスク 干支ラベル.” Reservations will open on the online shop on October 23, with shipments scheduled for early November 2026.
株式会社シグマ announced that it will unveil the Sigma 50mm F1.4 CL DG | Contemporary on October 23, 2026, and plans to release it in early spring 2027. The lens combines an F1.4 aperture with a compact, lightweight design and a high-quality metal body.
Supporting a step toward the role of medical administrative assistants, who help advance work-style reforms for doctors! Limited-time campaign offers 30% OFF course fees
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株式会社ニチイ学館 will launch a campaign offering 30% OFF the tuition for its medical administrative assistant course starting October 23, 2026.
[First-ever event] The city hall lobby turns rose-colored for 3 hours! The city flower, roses, along with popular treats Rose Butter Sandwich and Bara Komachi, gather at 西尾市役所
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Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, will hold its first rose sale at the city hall building on November 2, Reiwa 8. Local growers and businesses will sell their products as part of a limited-time market event.
Facts
Reiwa 8, Nov. 2
Date and time: Monday, November 2, Reiwa 8, 10:00–13:00
Name: レインボーバラ共選組合 (organized by 12 people and 1 corporation)
Cultivated area: 614 ares
Varieties handled: approximately 70
Annual shipments: approximately 4 million stems
First 100 attendees
3 roses, the flower of Nishio City (500 yen, tax included)
Nishio Rose Butter Sandwich (650 yen, tax included)
From an autumn of indulgence to an autumn of discovery! The same ingredients can offer all kinds of delicious flavors—from chestnuts to sweet potatoes. あるるモール releases its autumn gourmet feature
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, has released an autumn gourmet feature on chestnuts, sweet potatoes and other seasonal foods under the theme From an autumn of indulgence to an autumn of discovery.
Confirmed: &TEAM CAFE～THE WOLF BUTLERS～ to open for a limited time at 2 Tokyo venues, as well as in Osaka and Aichi!
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株式会社エルティーアール announced that it will open the &TEAM theme cafe &TEAM CAFE～THE WOLF BUTLERS～ for a limited time at 4 venues in Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi starting in November 2026. Reservations start at 990 yen, and afternoon tea and special merchandise will be available.
A fresh take! The 2nd DLC, Additional Music Pack, for the physics-based rhythm game dropin (ドロッピン) - 重力のある音ゲー is now available! New tracks bring even more fun to the rhythm game!
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株式会社Phoenixx announced that the 2nd DLC, Additional Music Pack, for the physics-based rhythm game dropin (ドロッピン) - 重力のある音ゲー will be available starting October 23. The pack adds 4 new songs. The game will also be showcased at events including M3, デジゲー博2026 and 神戸ゲームラビリンス2026, with demo play and soundtrack sales.
Facts
4 new songs
10 original songs
Original1枚1,000円（税込）
1st music pack: 400 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Phoenixx、QUEST GAMES、Phoenixx Inc.
Saitama-Shintoshin Illumination, featuring different worlds of light in each area, will be held
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An illumination event featuring distinct concepts in the west and east areas will be held in Saitama-Shintoshin. It will run from November 7, Reiwa 8, to February 14, Reiwa 9.
[Designed to help prevent oil spills if tipped over!] New reed diffuser from mercyu combines refined design and premium fragrance with thoughtful features to bring relaxation
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The reed diffuser MRU-145, designed to help prevent oil spills if tipped over, will go on sale November 13, 2026, from the fragrance brand mercyu, operated by ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社. It holds 170ml and costs 2,420 yen (tax included).
[Tickets on sale at ArtSticker] Exhibition 相客香, presenting Japanese arts and crafts to the world, to be held for 3 days from November 8 at the Shoin and 集芳軒 of Higashiyama Jishō-ji (Ginkaku-ji), Kyoto
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ArtSticker, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum, has begun official ticket sales for the exhibition 相客香, which will be held for 3 days from November 8, 2026, at the Shoin and 集芳軒 of Higashiyama Jishō-ji (Ginkaku-ji) in Kyoto.
Free live streaming of the SMBC Japan Series 2026 confirmed on TVer as 横浜DeNAベイスターズ face 福岡ソフトバンクホークス
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TVer, the official streaming service of Japan's commercial broadcasters, announced that it will livestream all games of the professional baseball SMBC Japan Series 2026 for free. The series begins October 24, 2026, and pits 横浜DeNAベイスターズ against 福岡ソフトバンクホークス.
Facts
Begins Saturday, October 24, 2026
Cumulative app downloads: 90 million
Monthly unique browsers exceed 44.7 million
Monthly video views have also surpassed 650 million
The School Swimsuit Club's 里野なずな makes her figure debut! Reservations open today, Friday, October 23, at the Bfull online shop!
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Bfull FOTS JAPAN, the figure brand, has announced the release of a 1/5-scale, pre-painted finished figure of 里野なずな from the School Swimsuit Club. Reservations opened today, October 23, at the Bfull online shop.
株式会社アイズ announced that in a survey conducted in September 2026, the media information portal メディアレーダー ranked No. 1 for awareness and usage among lead-generation services.
[2026 AP Hot Pot Lineup] This year's AP hot pots have it all, from classic favorites to indulgent delights! Enjoy blissful moments with our signature hot pots, satisfying your craving for something delicious.
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株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス has announced new menu items from approximately 40 brands for the 2026 hot pot season. The lineup features a variety of hot pot dishes, including 2 "indulgent hot pots" selected by Gurunavi.
The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Also Good at Puzzles~: The 35th Pazuneko Points Event is underway!
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Poppin Games Japan is holding the 35th Pazuneko Points Event for the smartphone puzzle game The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Also Good at Puzzles~. The event runs from October 23 to November 2, 2026.
Facts
35th
October 23, 2026, 15:00
November 2, 2026, 13:59
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
What kind of clothes do I really want to wear now? antiqua has a new proposal for anyone struggling to decide what to wear.
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The fashion brand antiqua, operated by 株式会社antiqua, launched a special feature site in October to help customers choose products. It features a BEST 10 selected by 100 staff members and 6 themes tailored to age, body type and season, helping customers make confident choices.