[Saitama Prefecture] [Saitama Prefecture Emergency Telephone Consultation (7119)] A "Saitama Prefecture Emergency Card" has been created!—Learn more about emergency medical care that supports safety and peace of mind—
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Saitama Prefecture created the "Saitama Prefecture Emergency Card" to deepen understanding of emergency medical care and began distributing it at events across the prefecture in late October.
Facts
All 26 fire departments in the prefecture
There are 4 types in total
Consultation hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
PERSOL to hold "Parent-Child Bread Day: Connecting Through Gratitude—Time to Bake Together and Talk About Work" with 日々のパン
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PERSOL Holdings will collaborate with Maiiko Yoshinaga of 日々のパン to hold an event on November 3, 2026, where parents and children can talk while making bread together.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Approximately 16 pairs, 32 people, per session × 2 sessions
CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO retail card edition revamped; goes on sale at electronics retailers nationwide from Friday, October 23
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株式会社セルシス will revamp the retail card edition of its illustration and manga creation app CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO, which comes with a 1-year license, and release it at electronics retailers nationwide from October 23, 2026. The suggested retail price is ¥3,900 (tax included).
Facts
Used by more than 70,000,000 people worldwide
Can be used for 1 year on any 1 device
Use the 1-device plan for 1 year
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
3,900 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルシス、セルシス、App Store、Google Play、Galaxy Store
October is Food Loss Reduction Month: Enjoy an eco-cooking challenge with your children! Introducing the "Eco-Cooking Fun Notebook" for elementary school students, with tips on using ingredients without waste, saving water and conserving energy
Osaka's food culture of sauce becomes a full-fledged cocktail. 2 surprising creations inspired by takoyaki and pickled ginger are available for a limited time!
【Ben's Clinic Yokohama】Begins offering the high-frequency lifting treatment “Oligio X”
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ベンスクリニック横浜院 has begun offering the high-frequency lifting treatment “Oligio X.” Using monopolar RF, it aims to tighten the skin with G mode and X mode. The standard fee is 9,900 yen before tax.
Off to a roaring start on its first Friday! “Sweet Potato Fest FUJICITY 2026” runs through October 25 (Sunday). Held rain or shine! Enjoy a cozy weekend with sweet potatoes, warming both heart and body, for everyone from 0 to 100 years old.
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“Sweet Potato Fest FUJICITY 2026,” organized by 株式会社nonii, is being held in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, from October 23 to 25, and drew a large crowd on its first day. Sweet potato shops and producers from 16 locations nationwide have gathered for the event, which visitors can enjoy even in rainy weather under covered tents.
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）〜25日（日）
Sweet potato shops from 16 locations nationwide have gathered
Advance ticket: ¥450
Same-day ticket: ¥500
Today, it operates 11 locations nationwide, primarily in Shizuoka.
Luvir Consulting to co-host seminar with 西村あさひ法律事務所・外国法共同事業 on November 4: “Equal Pay for Equal Work Guidelines: October 2026 Revision and Key Rulings”—explaining issues surrounding disparities among permanent employees
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Luvir Consulting株式会社 will co-host a seminar with 西村あさひ法律事務所・外国法共同事業 on November 4 on the October 2026 revision of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Guidelines and key rulings.
Facts
9 types of benefits, including bonuses and retirement allowances
【Yokohama】Enjoy a dramatic Christmas proposal with the beautiful night-view chapel all to yourselves: “MANGIARE YOKOHAMA PROPOSE～2026 Christmas Plan～”
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株式会社ベストブライダル will offer “MANGIARE YOKOHAMA PROPOSE～2026 Christmas Plan～,” a proposal plan available exclusively during the 2026 Christmas season at Yokohama Artgrace Portside Villa, a guest-house wedding venue in Yokohama. The plan includes a proposal in a private chapel or restaurant, as well as a special dinner course featuring the world’s 3 great delicacies.
Facts
December 1 (Tuesday)–December 18 (Friday): 140,000 yen
December 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday): 180,000 yen
December 21 (Monday), 22 (Tuesday) and 23 (Wednesday): 160,000 yen
December 24 (Thursday) and 25 (Friday): 200,000 yen
December 1 (Tuesday)–December 18 (Friday): 30,000 yen
December 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday): 40,000 yen
December 24 (Thursday) and 25 (Friday): 50,000 yen
Buzzworthy “ジェネリック化粧品” 3-piece skincare set sells out all 244 sets in its debut sale on “ぞうねこちゃんねる”!
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A 3-piece skincare set from “ジェネリック化粧品” sold out all 244 sets in its debut sale on the live-commerce channel “ぞうねこちゃんねる,” operated by 株式会社Cellest, with sales exceeding 1.3 million yen.
Facts
All 244 sets sold out
Sales exceeded 1.3 million yen
Sales: 1,326,994 yen
200,000 units sold cumulatively
List price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
76 individual bottles of toner also sold
Product clicks (during the broadcast): 4,735
Product impressions (during the broadcast): 31,099
Reaching fires that firefighters cannot enter: developing a “small unmanned mobile firefighting robot” to support firefighting efforts
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株式会社テムザック has developed a small unmanned mobile firefighting robot to support firefighting operations on narrow roads and in hazardous areas, as part of a project selected through a public call by 総務省消防庁. In cooperation with 宗像地区消防本部 and Professor Hisanori Amano, it has equipped the robot with remote-controlled mobility and water-spraying capabilities. In the future, the project aims to enable autonomous firefighting using physical AI.
The Tokyo App is now easier to view and use!—The Tokyo App has been redesigned with users in mind
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東京都 has redesigned its official Tokyo App to improve readability and usability and introduce features such as facial recognition. It has also launched proxy applications for people with disabilities and others, along with a program granting 11,000 Tokyo Points to eligible users.
Lumexa AI launches “Lumexa PHP Free Security Assessment,” a free service for checking security risks lurking on corporate websites
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Lumexa AI, an AI platform developed by U.S.-based Marvis Inc., has launched a new service, “Lumexa PHP Free Security Assessment,” which lets users check for free whether corporate websites use PHP or WordPress and identify known security risks.
Facts
October 2026
Companies mentioned：Marvis Japan合同会社、Marvis Inc.、Lumexa AI
Japanese-language infographic released explaining the “planetary health diet,” a way of eating that supports both human health and the global environment
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The National Institute for Environmental Studies and エコバランス国際会議実行委員会 jointly created and released a Japanese-language infographic explaining the “Planetary Health Diet (PHD),” which aims to support both human health and the global environment.
Facts
Approximately 60% of greenhouse gas emissions associated with food
Proposed the “Planetary Health Diet (PHD)” in 2019
37 experts participated from 16 countries
Target intake for each food group is based on an assumption of 2,500 kcal/day
Figures adjusted to Japan’s average of 1,915 kcal are used
The EcoBalance International Conference, to be held in Nagoya on November 10–13, 2026
On the NIES Social Dialogue and Collaboration Promotion Office’s social media accounts from October 26 to October 30
株式会社コクメイ launches a website specializing in in-store and on-site purchasing of plastic models in Higashiosaka
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株式会社コクメイ has launched an in-store and home-visit purchasing website specializing in plastic model kits in Higashiosaka City. It serves customers nationwide, with free appraisals and shipping, and offers high prices for Gunpla and products from various manufacturers.
HBLAB launches assessment service to investigate the scope of impact of critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell”
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HBLAB JAPAN has launched “PHP2Shell Assessment,” an assessment service to investigate the scope of impact of the critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell.”
Facts
CVSS v4.0: 9.2
Used by approximately 70%
Starting Oct. 23, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチビーラボジャパン、HBLAB JAPAN、HBLAB、W3Techs、JPCERT/CC、IPA、国家サイバー統括室、時事通信、Amazon、Wiz、Node.js、AWS Security Blog、PHP Group
【マンダリン オリエンタル】 announces “MO.RE,” a new management framework that places sustainability at the heart of business and advocates a new vision for luxury hospitality
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マンダリン オリエンタル ホテル グループ has announced “MO.RE,” a new management framework placing sustainability at the heart of its business, with specific targets including achieving net zero by 2050 and conserving biodiversity.
Facts
A 33% reduction from 2012 levels
The cumulative total has exceeded 80,000 hours
Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
By 2028
By 2030
A total of 100 square kilometers of natural environments
『RED STONE』’s “Strange Night Banquet” opens amid the bountiful autumn harvest!
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On October 22, L&K JAPAN added the new raid boss “Somel Noches” and the subjugation boss “Serkepia” to 『RED STONE』, and rolled out a major update featuring the OP amplification system and a Halloween event.
An event featuring ceramic artist きむらとしろうじんじん’s “野点” and a “妄想屋台” project by local residents will be held in Marugame on November 23 and 29. It is organized by 丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館（MIMOCA） and 公益財団法人ミモカ美術振興財団.
Facts
Originalお茶碗作り…1個2,500円
Tea ceremony experience… 400 yen
Approximately 50 members currently participate on an ongoing basis
株式会社クリエイト is holding a hands-on open company program for the Class of 2028, offering a 4-hour experience of recruitment advertising sales. Participants have given high ratings to the work and company culture.
Christmas illumination at the “Concourse” on the 1st floor of Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North: Lumiere Ribbon Illumination（※1）—Connecting light and hearts.
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阪急阪神不動産株式会社 will present “Lumiere Ribbon Illumination,” a Christmas display using approximately 75,000 LED lights, at the “Concourse” on the 1st floor of Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North from November 12 to December 25.
Facts
44 days, from Thursday, November 12, to Friday, December 25
【4th printing already!】Recommended by Takafumi Horie! The first autobiographical book by an “unconventional politician,” whose YouTube channel has more than 190,000 subscribers
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株式会社飛鳥新社 announced that 『ラブ&ピースの政治学』 by Shinichi Isa, published on October 9, 2026, reached its 4th printing within a week of going on sale.
As housing prices rise, consider “a pre-owned home + renovation.” COZY’s pre-owned home specialty store to open its 2nd location in Shiroishi, Sapporo, on Saturday, October 31
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株式会社ジョンソンホームズ will hold the grand opening of the Shiroishi showroom, the 2nd location of its COZY pre-owned home specialty store, in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, on October 31, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
5,000 yen worth of electronic money of your choice
【Nov. 7】Artist performances, food trucks and workshops for children! “Tachibana Park Fest” brings fun to an autumn day off!【Katori, Chiba Prefecture】
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Katori City will hold “Tachibana Park Fest 2026,” an event marking the 20th anniversary of the city’s merger, at Tachibana Friendship Park on November 7, 2026. The program will include artist performances, food trucks and JAL’s Soraiku, among other activities.
Includes 2-star reviews: Franchisees speak candidly about finances, work and support
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株式会社DREAM PONY has published 60 testimonials from franchisees, offering candid accounts of finances, day-to-day work and support from headquarters, with ratings ranging from 2 to 5 stars.
Facts
Published 60 customer testimonials
Published 60 customer testimonials in October 2026
[Capital] 50,000,000 yen
[Number of employees] 45
Companies mentioned：株式会社DREAM PONY、Brand物販 Plus、Green Flow、DREAM PONY SYSTEM
Recruiting exhibitors for “DX System Development Expo / Manufacturing DX Expo / AI Innovation Expo 2027,” specialized exhibitions presenting solutions for promoting DX and leveraging AI, to be held in Nagoya in February and Osaka in March
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株式会社ナノオプト・メディア will hold 3 exhibitions concurrently in Nagoya in February 2027 and Osaka in March: “DX System Development Expo / Manufacturing DX Expo / AI Innovation Expo 2027.” It has begun recruiting exhibitors.
The 3rd ClueMetic experience-focused K-Beauty pop-up, “ClueMetic Popup in Ebisu,” drew approximately 1,000 visitors on its first weekday. Reservations have reached 6,000, and attendance is expected to exceed 5,000 over 4 days
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The K-beauty experiential pop-up “ClueMetic Popup in Ebisu” was held in Ebisu, drawing about 1,000 visitors on its opening day and reaching 6,000 reservations. 株式会社FIT handled venue construction and operations.
Facts
There were 9,640 product reviews on the first day alone.
More than 50,000 pet photos! Results announced for the “My Pet Photo Contest 2026”
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第一アイペット損害保険 announced the results of the “My Pet Photo Contest 2026” on October 23. A total of 58,651 entries were submitted during the application period from August 3 to 31, and 63 works from each of the dog, cat and exotic animal categories—189 in total—were selected as models for the 2027 official calendar.
In Silicon Valley, the question was “Has AI changed the way you work?” ThinkingAI Summit’s Japan edition to be held in Gotanda on November 10
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Following the “ThinkingAI Agentic Growth Summit 2026,” held in the United States in September 2026, Thinkingdata Co., Ltd. will hold “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo” in Tokyo on November 10, 2026. Admission is free, with capacity for 300 attendees. Speakers will include Takara Tomy, Betimo, 多牛科技, Imagineer, Bushiroad, Underdox and Mirrativ.
[Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture] The 39th Satomi Scarecrow Festival to be held
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The 39th Satomi Scarecrow Festival will be held in Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture, from October 24 to November 21. Events will include exhibits of the Grand Prix-winning works in the general, mini and student divisions, visitor voting, a music festival, a food festival and a craft market.
Notice on the arrangement of “TEPCO Fintech Solar Power and Battery Storage Lease Receivables Securitization 2026-01”
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Fintech Global arranged “TEPCO Fintech Solar Power and Battery Storage Lease Receivables Securitization 2026-01,” an asset-backed loan securitization backed by 3,593 TEPCO Fintech solar power and battery storage lease receivables, and completed financing totaling 3,878 million yen.
Collaboration with popular YouTubers: “COSMIC SELECTION—The Universe as Drawn by YouTuber Gogo Shogo”—screenings to begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2026!
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A special screening of 2 space-themed works written and directed by YouTuber Gogo Shogo will begin at コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO on December 1, 2026.
M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社 won first place in 3 categories based on domestic deal count in LSEG’s “Japan M&A Review” for January–September 2026, achieving a three-category sweep.
ZARA STUDIO, a line created in collaboration with Karl Templer, unveils fall/winter collections for women, men and kids
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Zara has unveiled the women’s, men’s and kids’ fall/winter collections for “ZARA STUDIO,” a line created in collaboration with creative director and stylist カール・テンプラー. Each collection reinterprets wardrobe staples, and will be available from October 22.
Facts
Price range: ¥3,990–¥55,990
Price range: ¥2,190–¥52,990
Price range: ¥1,990–¥17,990
98 markets
More than 200 online marketplaces
2040
1998
59 stores
Companies mentioned：Zara、カール・テンプラー、Baron & Baron、Inditex、Pull&Bear、Massimo Dutti、Bershka、Stradivarius、Oysho、ZARA Home
Singapore jewelry brand “RISIS” brings jewelry made from real orchids to Osaka with a pop-up store at Namba Parks in its 50th anniversary year
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Singapore jewelry brand “RISIS” will open a pop-up store at Namba Parks in Osaka from October 24 to November 30, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. The store will be jointly operated with its Japanese partner, 株式会社e-moer, and will showcase and sell jewelry made with real orchids, 14-karat gold collections and more.
Facts
From October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
Available for a limited time through Monday, November 30
Founded in Singapore in 1976
A technique for coating real orchids with 24K Swiss gold
Marked its 50th anniversary in 2026
More than 100 designs available
Jewelry prices range from 22,000 yen to 134,000 yen, including tax
The 14-karat collection “Orchidette”
104,000 yen–134,000 yen, including tax
Introducing 19 designs
28,000 yen–77,000 yen, including tax
A brooch paired with freshwater pearls (60,000 yen, including tax)
It is an honor to spend 38 days together in Kansai
Exhibiting at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] 7th AI & Artificial Intelligence Expo,” a specialized exhibition for companies seriously advancing AI adoption and implementation
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secondz digital株式会社 will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] 7th AI & Artificial Intelligence Expo,” held at Makuhari Messe from November 11 to 13, 2026, showcasing FDE-style AI consulting, AI agent support and more.
[Healing Shinjuku Kita November Event, 1st installment] For those starting to think, “I may need to care for my parents soon…”: A “Care Facility Experience Event” visiting 2 paid nursing homes in Tokyo in 1 day will be held on November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) and 4 (Wednesday)!
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株式会社リエイケア will hold a free care facility experience event on November 3 and 4, 2026, visiting 2 assisted-living nursing homes in Tokyo: “Healing Shinjuku Kita” and “Concier Tokumaru.”
2 grid-scale battery storage facilities owned by 綜電（株）, with Sustech serving as aggregator, begin full-scale operations in Kyoto
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株式会社Sustech was commissioned to provide aggregation services for 2 grid-scale battery storage facilities in Kyoto Prefecture owned by 綜電株式会 (Ayabe and Fukuchiyama), which began full-scale operations in September 2026.
Stripe and Anthropic support business operations within Claude Duet
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Stripe and Anthropic announced that they have integrated Link’s agent-facing wallet and Stripe MCP within Claude Duet, providing an environment where AI agents can assist business owners with tasks such as placing ads and processing payments.
[GENOVA] “SMART One” registered as an eligible IT tool for the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026
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株式会社GENOVA’s “SMART One,” a reservation management system for clinics, has been registered as an eligible IT tool for the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” This enables medical institutions approved for a subsidy to receive support for part of the implementation costs.
“Japan Physical AI-Related Equity Fund” launches, focusing on growth opportunities opened up by physical AI
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アセットマネジメントOne announced that it will launch the “Japan Physical AI-Related Equity Fund,” which invests in Japanese stocks related to physical AI, on November 30, 2026.
Facts
Initial offering period: November 9–November 27, 2026
Launch date: November 30, 2026
Purchase fee: Up to 3.3% of the purchase price (3.0% before tax)
Trust asset retention fee: An amount calculated by multiplying the benchmark price on the day the redemption request is accepted by a rate of 0.1%
Management fee (trust fee): The total of ① and ②, calculated as follows. ① An amount calculated by multiplying the fund’s daily net assets by an annual rate of up to 1.683% (1.53% before tax)
② If securities lending is instructed, an amount calculated by multiplying the portion of the mother fund’s securities lending fees deemed attributable to the fund by a rate of less than 55% (50% before tax)*
New “matsukiyo BEAU DOLCE Popping Cubes” make it easy and enjoyable to get iron and dietary fiber, nutrients often lacking in the diet
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー will begin selling “matsukiyo BEAU DOLCE Popping Cubes,” a candy with a new texture and beauty-supporting ingredients, on November 11.
Facts
More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
[Want to keep favorite products secret?] 42.5% have had an experience of “not wanting to tell”; “Food and sweets” ranks No. 1 among products people want to keep secret
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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, surveyed 200 men and women aged 19–49. Of the respondents, 42.5% had experience not wanting to tell others about a favorite product, and “Food and sweets” ranked No. 1 among product categories they did not want to share (52.9%).
[Travel food favorites: Does interest in other products grow after returning home?] 68% want to “eat it again” after returning home. Of those who searched online, 61.3% also bought another product from the same shop
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A survey by 創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, found that 68.0% of respondents wanted to “eat it again” after returning home from a trip, and 61.3% of those who repurchased the food online also bought another product from the same shop.
[Survey of adults’ attitudes toward events] Christmas ranks No. 1 among events people no longer look forward to, at 31%. A comparison of changing attitudes toward seasonal events and opportunities to buy products
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あるるモール, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, surveyed 200 men and women aged 30–59 about changing attitudes toward seasonal events. Christmas ranked No. 1 among events respondents enjoyed less than when they were students (31.0%), while the year-end and New Year holidays ranked No. 1 for events that had become more likely to prompt product purchases (21.0%).
Greater Tokyo rental market trends: Latest area-by-area analysis using the CRIX index
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日本情報クリエイト has published a monthly report on the Greater Tokyo rental market using the CRIX index. It analyzes vacancy rates and rent trends in Tokyo's 23 wards, Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture, and explains market characteristics by area.
AI demand forecasting service “Deep Predictor” launched for promotional goods company Alpha
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AI CROSS株式会社 has launched its AI demand forecasting service “Deep Predictor” for Alpha, which supports in-store promotions, and plans to begin full-scale operations in November 2026.
フェイスネットワーク secures ZEH-M Oriented certification and CASBEE A rank for development property “GranDuo三軒茶屋12”
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株式会社フェイスネットワーク announced that its development property “GranDuo三軒茶屋12” received ZEH-M Oriented certification and a CASBEE building assessment A rank in the BELS evaluation.
18 apps selected for the “App Ape 10-Year Award,” recognizing apps that have continued to grow over 10 years
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フラー株式会社 announced the “App Ape 10-Year Award,” which selects 18 apps that have achieved long-term growth based on 10 years of data from the app market analysis service “App Ape.”
Facts
18 apps selected
10 years of data from June 2016 through May 2026
10 years of data through May 2026
Reached an MAU of 500,000 or more at some point during the 10-year period
Average app store rating of 4.0 or higher
Companies mentioned：フラー株式会社、Google Play、App Store、イープラス、イオン、Garmin、コナミ、ZOZO、Duolingo、NAVITIME、ニトリ、JR東日本、にゃんこ大戦争開発チーム、松屋フーズ、みてね、みずほ銀行、三井住友カード、三井不動産レジデンシャル、GMOペパボ、Yahoo! JAPAN
株式会社ジモティー will open “Jimoty Spot Numazu” on November 6, 2026, under an agreement signed with Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It will be the company’s first public-private reuse hub in Numazu City and will be operated in cooperation with 株式会社エコ・プロジェクト.
Facts
Has reduced waste by approximately 4,300 tons annually
Will open on November 6, 2026
Has signed reuse agreements with 328 municipalities nationwide
Operates Jimoty Spot locations in 47 of those municipalities
About 1.4 million items have been reused to date
Plans to expand Jimoty Spot to 329 locations
Expects to reduce waste by approximately 84,000 tons per year (254 tons per location annually) (*2)
株式会社ジモティー will open “Jimoty Spot Hakodate Nakamichi” on November 6, 2026, under an agreement signed with 函館市, Hokkaido. It will be operated in cooperation with 有限会社ミック and aims to reduce waste and promote resource circulation through the transfer of unwanted items.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Reduces waste by approximately 4,300 tons annually
Fifth location in Hokkaido, following locations in Sapporo, Asahikawa and Kitami
Has signed reuse agreements with 328 municipalities nationwide
Operates Jimoty Spot locations in 47 of those municipalities
About 1.4 million items have been reused to date
Plans to expand Jimoty Spot to 329 locations
Expects to reduce waste by approximately 84,000 tons per year (254 tons per location annually) (*2)
Equivalent to approximately 6% of the total bulky waste and clothing waste generated across Japan (*3)
Euglena ingredient “OkiOne™” for the U.S. market wins second place in the country's Healthy Aging ingredient awards
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株式会社ユーグレナ and NURA USA announced that their Euglena ingredient “OkiOne™” for the U.S. market won second place in the Healthy Aging category of the “NIE New Ingredient Awards 2026,” organized by U.S. nutrition and supplement industry magazine “Nutrition Industry Executive.”
Facts
2nd place
$6.38 billion
$11.53 billion
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーグレナ、NURA USA、NURA USA LLC
GiGO opens at Bono Sagami-Ono Shopping Center, directly connected to Sagami-Ono Station, with an adjoining kids' market! “GiGO Bono Sagami-Ono Shopping Center” opens Friday, October 23, 2026!
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment announced that it will open “GiGO Bono Sagami-Ono Shopping Center,” featuring an adjoining kids' market, on the 4th floor of the Bono Sagami-Ono Shopping Center in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 23, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
From 10:00
163 tsubo
123 machines in total
Crane games / 95 machines
Motion-based games / 4 machines
Kids' games / 24 machines
688 parking spaces
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGO、bono Kids PARK
“Sekido Agricultural Solutions Festival: Winter Edition” to be held in 6 prefectures nationwide, showcasing everything from field data collection and seed treatment to direct seeding and variable-rate fertilization
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株式会社セキド will hold “Sekido Agricultural Solutions Festival: Winter Edition,” a free demonstration event for agricultural drones and smart farming products, in 6 prefectures nationwide beginning November 11, 2026. The event will showcase 7 products covering everything from field data collection and seed treatment to direct seeding and variable-rate fertilization. Admission is free, and each venue is limited to 30 participants.
丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館（MIMOCA） will hold the open-call exhibition “2nd MIMOCA EYE,” solo exhibitions by photographer Yoshiyuki Okuyama and lacquer artist Mahiro Nakata, and an exhibition on painter Genichiro Inokuma's cats in fiscal 2027. A solo exhibition of Genichiro Inokuma is also being held as a joint project with ジャパン・ソサエティー in New York.
Facts
Artists aged 36 and under
We received applications from 488 people or groups
Reconsidered through more than 350 works
Original一度に1ダースの猫と暮らした
It holds approximately 20,000 works by Inokuma
General admission: 1,500 yen
General admission: 300 yen
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人ミモカ美術振興財団、丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館、MIMOCA、ジャパン・ソサエティー、JS、パルコミュージアム、Gallery916、キヤノンギャラリーS、amanaTIGP、タカ・イシイギャラリー フォトグラフィー/フィルム、ア・ライトハウス・カナタ、香川県漆芸研究所、金沢卯辰山工芸工房、LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize、金沢21世紀美術館、香川県立ミュージアム、ヴィクトリア＆アルバート美術館、公益社団法人日本工芸会、東京美術学校、東京藝術大学、三越、国鉄、JR東日本上野駅
[See, touch and try different combinations] “Masaru Stand 328” launches a full-scale paracord line! A wide range of colors and accessories make it easy to choose with confidence
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The physical store “まさるスタンド328 by GreenOcean 名古屋サカエチカ店,” operated by 株式会社GreenOcean, has begun offering handmade goods—including paracord, related parts and original beads—that customers can examine and try in person.
Facts
Original1個68円（税込）
More than 2.48 million strands sold
Companies mentioned：株式会社GreenOcean、まさるスタンド328 by GreenOcean 名古屋サカエチカ店、大同特殊鋼 Phenix スクエア
Vulnerability management cloud “yamory” publishes an urgent research report on a critical PHP vulnerability
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yamory, the vulnerability management cloud operated by 株式会社アシュアード, has released a preliminary report on the status of website outages at organizations in Japan following the announcement of a critical PHP vulnerability. As of 14:00 on Oct. 23, a total of 502 outage notices had been issued, of which about 60% (285) had yet to announce a resumption of service.
Facts
The total reached 502 cases.
Only 217 cases had confirmed notices of resumption after the response was completed.
No resumption notice has yet been confirmed for 285 cases, or about 60% of the total.
Resumption notices have yet to be confirmed for 285 cases, or about 60%.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon] End PS5 DualSense Edge stick drift that “starts moving on its own before you know it” with a simple swap — Frinkey TMR stick module requires no soldering and is available at a special price
Agreement signed with Nakano Ward on enhancing local disaster preparedness and the use of facilities during disasters
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株式会社レオパレス21 signed an agreement with Tokyo’s Nakano Ward on Oct. 14, 2026, to enhance local disaster preparedness and facilitate the use of facilities during disasters.
Kimuraya’s “Mini Stollen” returns after 3 years; limited 300 for sale at the Ginza flagship store
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株式会社銀座木村家, the originator of anpan, will resume sales of “Mini Stollen,” which had been suspended since 2023, with a limited 300 available at 木村屋總本店’s Ginza flagship store starting Dec. 1, 2026.
Hi3D V1.0 goes open source: an AI 3D model validated in real-world use
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Hi3D announced the open-source release of “Hi3D V1.0,” an AI 3D model validated in real-world use. It features an expanded training dataset and higher resolution, and also offers tools and agents for creators.
[Supervised by THE ALFEE / Departing from Tokyo] “Festival” × “Travel” tour: Chichibu Night Festival sightseeing bus tour visiting places associated with Masaru Sakurai, on sale Oct. 24
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株式会社阪急交通社 will begin selling a Chichibu Night Festival sightseeing bus tour supervised by the rock band “THE ALFEE” on Oct. 24. The tour includes visits to places associated with Masaru Sakurai and viewing winter fireworks.
Facts
Sales begin on Oct. 24
Tour price: 51,800 yen
A traditional event with a history of more than 300 years
ザ・キタノホテル東京 will hold special Christmas events from Dec. 1 to 25, 2026. Offerings at Orangerie Kouan, Tea Lounge KAFU and the Kitano Arms Lounge will include Christmas course meals, salon concert dinners, afternoon tea, a Christmas tea gathering, limited-edition cocktails and takeaway cakes.
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Original期間： 2026年12月1日（火）～25日（金）
Lunch from 12,000 yen
Dinner from 18,000 yen
Monday, Dec. 21, 18:30 start, 30,000 yen
Christmas version afternoon tea: 7,500 yen
2 seatings per day, 20,000 yen
Christmas limited-edition cocktails, from 2,200 yen
Christmas cake (takeaway only; reservation required), 6,800 yen
15% service charge
Companies mentioned：北野合同建物株式会社、ザ・キタノホテル東京、ルレ・エ・シャトー、Japan National Orchestra、JNO
An event marking the publication of “Half a Century of Shibuya,” published by 晶文社, will be held at NONLECTURE books/arts on Oct. 30, 2026. It will feature a talk session and DJ set by author Tomoko Uchida and DJ Shuya Okino.
Facts
From the 1970s to today
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Original開場 19:00予定
Show starts at 19:30
Participation fee: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Part 1 | Shibuya-kei DJ set with commentary by Shuya Okino (approximately 50 minutes)
The event is scheduled to run for 90 minutes in total.
List price: 1,980 yen (including 10% tax)
B6 format, 200 pages
Release: Nov. 6, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社晶文社、晶文社、共同通信社、青山学院大学、共同通信社デジタル戦略本部、ニュースセンター、メディアセンター予定チーム、情報経営イノベーション専門職大学、京都芸術大学、デジタルアーカイブ学会、Kyoto Jazz Massive、Kyoto Jazz Sextet、Smappa!Group
About 70% of companies push ahead with AI adoption while “the challenges remain unclear”! Survey examines the reality of AI use in the workplace
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A survey by 株式会社Engineerforce found that about 70% of companies are moving ahead with AI adoption without clarifying their business challenges. Among companies with unclear problem definitions, the rate of failing to meet expectations was high, at 63.3%.
Facts
217 business professionals
About 70% proceeded with implementation while their challenges remained unclear
Just 28.1% of companies had identified specific business challenges
Among companies whose challenges were unclear (the unclear group), the figure was just 34.0%. The rate of unmet expectations was also 63.3% for the unclear group, compared with 27.9% for the group with clear challenges
A total of 53.5% have experienced “purpose becoming an end in itself,” combining those who “frequently feel this way” and those who “sometimes feel this way”
This singing voice moves music: ヤマハ launches VOCALOID™7 software
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ヤマハ株式会社 will release the latest version of its singing voice synthesis software, VOCALOID7, on November 11. An editor and 5 dedicated voice banks will launch at the same time, featuring new functions including a revamped AI engine and Cubase integration.
Hakuhodo DY ONE continues as a Japan and APAC partner for Google’s MMM solution Meridian
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株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE has once again been certified as a Japan and APAC partner for Google’s MMM solution Meridian for 2026, and has begun offering the new practical support guidebook “Meridian Playbook Ver.1.0.”
Facts
Continuing from 2025
In 2026 as well
Over more than 10 years
Number of employees: 3,290
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、Google、博報堂ＤＹグループ、Hakuhodo DY ONE
[Taking place in Osaka’s Umeda district on Oct. 31] New jigsaw puzzle designs to be unveiled for the first time on the day! Competition to see who can complete a puzzle fastest: 「第二回スピードパズルやのまんチャンピオンシップ」. Competition tickets are almost gone; admission to watch is free!
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株式会社やのまん will hold 「第二回スピードパズルやのまんチャンピオンシップ」 in Osaka’s Umeda district on October 31, 2026. New puzzle designs will be unveiled for the first time on the day for the individual and pair competitions, and admission to watch is free.
Will you find yourself saying, “Let’s send New Year’s cards again this year”? Japan Post to begin airing its new New Year’s card TV commercial, “拝啓ぽすくまさん,” on Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Japan Post will begin airing its new TV commercial, “拝啓ぽすくまさん,” on October 25, 2026, highlighting the value of New Year’s cards.
Featuring Kenji Nojima, Takuya Sato and others! Merchandise sales and general ticket sales announced for the staged reading 「逢魔時コンフュージョン〜妖狐繚乱〜」
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株式会社サンディアス has announced advance online merchandise sales and general ticket sales for the staged reading 「逢魔時コンフュージョン〜妖狐繚乱〜」, which will be performed at Hitotsubashi Hall on December 13, 2026.
Launching a “Website Vulnerability Inspection Service” in response to a critical PHP vulnerability; experts will also check the status of server-side measures
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株式会社エジソンエーアイ launched its “Website Vulnerability Inspection Service” on October 22 to address the critical PHP vulnerability disclosed on October 21, 2026. Experts check the status of server-side measures and, if necessary, carry out updates or a detailed investigation. The basic fee starts at 50,000 yen, excluding tax.
Facts
Launched on October 22
¥50,000 (excluding tax)
¥150,000 (before tax)
Difference: 100,000 yen
400,000 yen and up (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エジソンエーアイ、IPA、PwC、クレディ・スイス、BNPパリバ、Google for Startups、NEDO、Techstars、IBM Bluehub、APT Women
マルエツ announces reopening of its 新糀谷店 store: A neighborhood market supporting local dining tables with specialty-store-quality fish and deli foods
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株式会社マルエツ will reopen its マルエツ 新糀谷店 store in Ota Ward, Tokyo, on October 30, 2026. It aims to support local dining tables as a “neighborhood market,” offering fish and deli foods of specialty-store quality.
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] Planner decorating and stamps come together at “ペタぺたポンぽん LAB.2026,” opening Wednesday, November 4
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“ペタぺたポンぽん LAB.2026” will take place at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from November 4 to 9, 2026. The event brings together collage materials and stamps, expands across the 9th and 10th floors, and will feature about 60 creators.
Facts
Original会期：2026年11月4日(水)～9日(月)
The event closes at 5 p.m. on the final day
Online store sales begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28
The event spaces beside the gallery on the 9th floor and Souq Event 1 on the 10th floor open from Thursday, November 5
Notice of launch of the “TuxCare ELS PHP Emergency Response Pack”
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Cybertrust launched the “TuxCare ELS PHP Emergency Response Pack” for a limited period from October 23 to 30, 2026, to address the critical PHP vulnerabilities CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, collectively known as “PHP2Shell.” The pack is designed for end-of-support versions such as PHP 5.x/7.x/8.0/8.1, for which no official fixes are available, and provides a rapid response at a flat rate for up to 50 servers.
Facts
2 vulnerabilities
Available for a limited time through October 30
On October 21, 2026
Up to 50 servers
Contract term: 1 year
Up to 2 times per contract
Sales period: From October 23, 2026
A track record of providing services continuously for more than 25 years
公益社団法人福島相双復興推進機構 will host 「ふくしま常磐大漁市」 at 「三陸・常磐もの 海の幸せマーケット 山形」, taking place at 「ぐっと山形」 in Yamagata City on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The event will sell and offer tastings of processed seafood from Fukushima Prefecture’s Hamadori area, and is being held in conjunction with a campaign organized by 経済産業省.
株式会社ミモナ announced that “アウトドアスパイス ほりにしニューレモン,” launched in August 2026, won the top prize in the spice category at the 「第17回 調味料選手権2026」. A sales event to mark the award is scheduled to be held at AKOMEYA TOKYO.
Facts
Price: 1,280 yen (tax included)
Net weight: 100g
182 seasonings from across Japan entered in 2026
54 entries were selected at the first-round expert tasting panel
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミモナ、一般社団法人日本野菜ソムリエ協会、アウトドアショップ Orange、AKOMEYA TOKYO
12th anniversary of the release of the 「駅メモ！」 app version! Anniversary campaign launches Nov. 1
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株式会社モバイルファクトリー will hold an anniversary campaign starting Nov. 1, 2026, to mark the 12th anniversary of the release of the app version of the location-based game 「駅メモ！」.
AX talent development program “DataStalize,” supervised by Hiroshi Nishiuchi, to exhibit at NexTech Week [Autumn] | [日本システムランド]
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The AX talent development program “DataStalize,” operated by 日本システムランド株式会社, will exhibit at the “AI Era Human Resources and Organizational Reform Expo,” part of “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn],” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026. Supervised by Hiroshi Nishiuchi, the program will showcase practical training to foster data-driven thinking and hold mini-seminars.
Alexion Pharma publishes “Stories of Silent Days,” a storybook exploring the “diagnostic lag” faced by people with rare diseases
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アレクシオンファーマ合同会社 has published “Stories of Silent Days,” a storybook depicting the challenges of “diagnostic lag” for people with rare diseases through interviews and photographs, and aims to donate copies to libraries at medical schools and other institutions.
Facts
47 pages in total
Interviews with 10 people
An average of 3.4 years
35% of the total
59% have experienced a misdiagnosis
Approximately 3.4 times
about 2.2 times
Companies mentioned：アレクシオンファーマ合同会社、アストラゼネカ、アレクシオン・アストラゼネカ・レアディジーズ、株式会社JMDC、Charles River Associates
Ji Chang Wook’s “2026 Ji Chang Wook Japan Tour ~Just Come With~” sells out all 4 shows! Tour concludes in Japan after drawing approximately 13,000 people!
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Facts
4 performances in total
Approximately 13,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Kプラス、SPRING COMPANY、HPS、iTONY INTERNATIONAL、ミューベンツ・ジャパン、キョードー横浜、日本テレビ、CJ ENM、ディズニープラス、TVer、CJ ENM Japan