The municipal nursery school in Minamifurano, Hokkaido, to introduce the childcare ICT service “CoDMON (Kodomon)” starting Oct. 26; adopted by 768 municipalities nationwide and 63 in Hokkaido
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株式会社コドモン announced that the municipal nursery school in Minamifurano, Hokkaido, will introduce the childcare ICT service “CoDMON (Kodomon)” starting Oct. 26, 2026. This brings the number of municipalities using the service in Hokkaido to 63.
Tricky becomes a puffy “Mejirushi My Charm”! The 3rd capsule toy from 鳥貴族 goes on sale at amusement facilities operated by イオンファンタジー starting Oct. 30
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The 3rd capsule toy featuring Tricky, the official character of the yakitori restaurant 鳥貴族 operated by 株式会社エターナルホスピタリティジャパン, will go on sale at facilities operated by イオンファンタジー and elsewhere starting Oct. 30, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Original価格：1回（1個）498円（税込）
A lineup of 6 designs
697 locations nationwide (as of the end of September 2026)
Research Group on the Empirical Study of Human Capital Theory assesses human capital disclosures by Nikkei 225 companies | 4% of companies set targets down to proficiency levels
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The Research Group on the Empirical Study of Human Capital Theory released a report assessing human capital disclosures in the securities reports of 170 companies in the Nikkei 225. Disclosures linking management goals with talent strategies have increased, but only 4.1% of companies set targets down to the proficiency levels required.
Facts
170 companies
4%
64.1%
4.1%
2.35 points
Companies mentioned：Institution for a Global Society株式会社、一橋ビジネススクール、慶應義塾大学経済学部
Tinder® joins the 2026 MAMA AWARDS as an official sponsor for the 2nd consecutive year, supporting K-POP fans’ “oshi-katsu” and new connections
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The dating app “Tinder” will participate as an official sponsor for the 2nd consecutive year at the K-POP awards ceremony “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” to be held in Osaka in November 2026. It will run a giveaway for invitation tickets and set up a special booth, among other activities.
Facts
2026 MAMA AWARDS
No. 1 worldwide in user count
Based on the monthly active users of each dating app in 81 countries
Based on the average from January through June 2026
Tinder, which has created more than 100 billion connections,
More than 185 countries and regions
Available in more than 60 languages
Companies mentioned：Tinder、MG Japan Services 合同会社、Sensor Tower、iOS、Google Play、Tinder LLC、Mnet K-POP、Tinder Japan
“A2B Attack-Specific Security Assessment Tool” to prevent backend intrusions originating from Android apps launches today
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株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ launched its “A2B Attack-Specific Security Assessment Tool,” designed to prevent backend intrusions originating from Android app analysis, on Oct. 26, 2026.
有田市, 和歌山県, to hold an event promoting “Arita City-Certified Mikan” at 中日ビル in Nagoya from Sunday, Nov. 15, to Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
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有田市, 和歌山県, will hold a promotional event for “Arita City-Certified Mikan” at 中日ビル in Naka Ward, Nagoya, on Nov. 15 and 16, 2026. The event will feature tastings and sales, a top-sales promotion by the mayor of 有田市, and a prize drawing.
Know who’s calling even if the business contact isn’t saved on your smartphone! Caller ID feature added to the “Sales Force Assistant” sales support system
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株式会社NIコンサルティング will add a new feature to “SFAssist,” the smartphone app for its “Sales Force Assistant” sales support system, that identifies callers using customer information in the SFA when a call comes in. The feature will be available starting Oct. 29, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
For 17,000 companies nationwide
Established: March 1991
Capital: 210 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社NIコンサルティング、Google Play、App Store
【November only】Enjoy the finest flavors of autumn with the “Autumn Special Course” at ソル・ポニエンテ
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The restaurant ソル・ポニエンテ, operated by 富士商株式会社, is offering a special lunch course (5,000 yen) and dinner course (9,000 yen) featuring autumn flavors for November 2026 only, along with à la carte dishes and limited-time desserts.
【Survey of 500 interviewers】“Speaking style” and “facial expressions” catch their attention; “attire,” what candidates prepare most, ranks 3rd
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A survey of 500 interviewers conducted by 株式会社Oh my teeth found that “clothing and suit,” what candidates prepare most, ranked only 3rd in interviewers’ impressions, while “speaking style and voice” and “facial expressions” ranked higher. As online interviews have become commonplace, the mouth is more likely to catch the eye, and 73.8% of interviewers said they had been left with an impression of a candidate’s teeth or mouth.
Call for participants: “RKB Kids Announcer 2026 Winter,” an announcer experience program for elementary school students
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RKB毎日放送 will hold “RKB Kids Announcer 2026 Winter,” an announcer experience program for elementary school students in the Fukuoka and Saga area, on Dec. 6, 2026, and is seeking participants.
“Noise Cut Body Gel Milk,” the 2nd product in 株式会社メディプラス’s new “NOISE CUT” healthcare line launched on Oct. 2, 2026, ranked No. 1 in 2 daily ranking categories on 楽天市場 on its first day of sales.
【Case study】eventos adopted for “CAREER SUMMIT 2026,” which drew about 2,000 applicants, supporting connections between companies and young talent
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bravesoft株式会社’s event marketing platform “eventos” was adopted for “CAREER SUMMIT 2026,” a career event hosted by 株式会社アサイン, helping streamline check-in for about 2,000 attendees and create opportunities to connect with exhibiting companies.
Companies mentioned：学校法人武蔵野大学、武蔵野大学、武蔵野女子大学、プリンストン大学、ブリンストン大学、Simmons Women's College、University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign、CIC(Big Ten Academic Alliance)、東京大学
[Ehime, Matsuyama] Bob Sapp and Peter Aerts to appear at P・SPO Mitsu store for photo and autograph event on Nov. 8
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株式会社三福ホールディングス’s fitness brand P・SPO will host a photo and autograph event featuring Bob Sapp and Peter Aerts on Nov. 8, 2026, at P・SPO Mitsu store in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Participation is limited to 100 pairs selected by lottery from among P・SPO members.
vs AI. 4 skills for salespeople in a new era: “Genuine Problem-Solving Sales” goes on sale (10/24).
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株式会社大和書房 will release Koichi Takahashi’s book “Genuine Problem-Solving Sales: New Sales Principles for Being Chosen in the AI Era” on Oct. 24, 2026. The book redefines “genuine problem-solving sales” in the AI era and systematizes 4 skills for overcoming logical, emotional and political barriers.
[銀座 蔦屋書店] Iori Nagashima’s solo exhibition “Traces That Seek to Remain” opens Friday, Nov. 6. Following an artist residency in Hong Kong, the exhibition presents new paintings that reinterpret drawing discrepancies as positive traces.
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Iori Nagashima’s solo exhibition “Traces That Seek to Remain” will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Books from Nov. 6, 2026. Prompted by an artist residency in Hong Kong, the exhibition presents new paintings that positively embrace drawing discrepancies as traces.
Facts
Fri., Nov. 6
Wednesday, Nov. 25
H910
W727mm
11：00
2026
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC ART LAB、CCCアートラボ、銀座 蔦屋書店、武蔵野美術大学、WKM GALLERY、LURF GALLERY、YUVAN Gallery、Art Salon SCÈNE、阪急うめだ本店、西武渋谷店、mona art office、OIL
A taste of autumn made with Shinshu apples from Nagano: Limited-time release of Bramley apple pie from Iizuna, Shinshu
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will release an apple pie made with Bramley apples from Iizuna, Shinshu, for a limited time starting Oct. 27 at セブン‐イレブン stores in Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures.
株式会社立飛ホールディングス, NTT東日本株式会社 and 株式会社NTTe-Sports will jointly hold “Tachikawa Tachihi Esports Fest 2026” on Dec. 26, 2026. VALORANT will be the featured competition title, and admission is 3,000 yen.
株式会社イオンファンタジー began offering the capsule toy “Torikizoku Tricky Puffy Marker Charm,” featuring Tricky, the official character of the yakitori restaurant chain Torikizoku, operated by 株式会社エターナルホスピタリティジャパン, at “CapuEvo” starting Oct. 30.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30
Price: ¥498 (tax included)
All 6 types
Companies mentioned：株式会社イオンファンタジー、株式会社エターナルホスピタリティジャパン、Eternal Hospitality Group Co. Ltd.
Gurunavi and Akimoto Foods take over a restaurant! Limited-time collaboration fair lets diners experience “Atobiki Daikon” and “Oudo Kimchi” with all 5 senses, starting Monday, Oct. 26
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株式会社ぐるなび and Akimoto Foods will hold a restaurant takeover-style collaboration fair at 居酒屋YOKOOO駅東店 in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, starting Oct. 26, 2026, where visitors can experience Akimoto Foods’ “Atobiki Daikon” and “Oudo Kimchi” with all 5 senses.
Facts
A beloved product for more than 30 years since its launch
Oudo Kimchi tonpei-yaki: 495 yen (tax included)
Atobiki Daikon fried rice: 495 yen (tax included)
Oudo Kimchi and Japanese yam salad: 495 yen (tax included)
[オリエンタルホテル広島] An elegant strawberry-picking experience 100m above ground, where the view is part of the feast: “Sky-High Strawberry Buffet” featuring 20 varieties of sweets
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オリエンタルホテル広島 will hold the “Sky-High Strawberry Buffet,” featuring 20 varieties of strawberry sweets, at its top-floor “Moonglow” from Jan. 10 to Apr. 25, 2027.
Automating parts-bin washing and dewatering. クレオ to exhibit at “2026 Cleaning Expo”
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株式会社クレオ will exhibit at the “2026 Cleaning Expo,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight starting Nov. 18, 2026, and will showcase equipment that automates parts-bin washing and dewatering.
[岐阜グランドホテル] Hosting the New Year event “New Year Family Buffet”!
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岐阜グランドホテル will host the “New Year Family Buffet” from Jan. 1 to 3, 2027. The event will feature a buffet with Hida beef and sirloin steak, a prize drawing, a mochi-pounding experience and a magic show, as well as early-bird and online booking discounts.
Facts
Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 (public holiday)
Adults: 9,800 yen
Seniors (age 65 and older): 8,800 yen
¥4,500 for elementary school students
Children ages 4 to preschool: 3,000 yen
Regular adult price of 9,800 yen reduced to 9,500 yen
Customer harassment measures: 30% have yet to act; challenges remain in how to respond. 15.3% of companies have experienced harm. Reports of “no incidents” are rising, possibly reflecting greater awareness.
Orders open for newly illustrated jazz-version trading acrylic cards and other products from the TV anime “WIND BREAKER”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 19 for 14 newly illustrated jazz-version products from the TV anime “WIND BREAKER” through AMNIBUS, its online store for original merchandise.
Facts
14 products
Available starting Monday, Oct. 19
8 types in total
Single item ¥715 (tax included)
BOX ¥5,720 (tax included)
Single: ¥605 (tax included)
BOX: ¥4,840 (tax included)
9 types in total
Single: ¥275 (tax included)
BOX ¥2,475 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
¥3,300 each (tax included)
4 types in total
Each ¥1,980 (tax included)
¥1,100 each (tax included)
Set of 5 bromide photo cards
¥880 each (tax included)
3 types in total
Size: A3
100mm can badge
¥660 each (tax included)
¥550 each (tax included)
¥4,950 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、講談社、アニメイト
Medical Corporation 志成会 まつもと整形外科 held an awareness event from October 19 to 21 in conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, 2026, promoting osteoporosis prevention and early detection. The 4 initiatives included staff wearing blue ribbons, distributing QR code cards for the FRAX® fracture risk assessment tool, giving away free recipes provided by 旭化成 Therapeutics, and displaying a bone model. The clinic has established a system for high-precision bone density measurements using the DXA method and multidisciplinary support from 7 osteoporosis managers.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
3 days, from October 19 (Monday) to October 21 (Wednesday)
The 54th Izushi Castle Festival, a major autumn event that brings color to the castle town of Izushi; the Eirakukan Kabuki parade will also be held on the same day
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The 54th Izushi Castle Festival will be held in the castle town of Izushi, featuring a variety of events, including a procession of daimyo and a parade by Eirakukan Kabuki performers.
Now accepting orders for items from “ar-Unity,” a design series themed around a cohesive look for everyday use, from the anime “NieR:Automata Ver1.1a”!!
A special menu featuring 1.6 times as many vegetables is coming from Ishikawa’s soul food, チャンピオンカレー
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株式会社チャンピオンカレー will offer “Deep-Fried Vegetable Curry [66g Extra],” made with 1.6 times the usual amount of vegetables, for a limited time at 26 locations nationwide starting November 2, 2026, as the 3rd installment of its 66th anniversary campaign.
Release of the Small Business Economic Conditions Survey Report (Ehime Edition)
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愛媛県商工会連合会 released the “Small Business Economic Conditions Survey Report (Ehime Edition),” which compiles the results of its survey for the 2nd quarter of FY Reiwa 8.
Mechanism by which pulmonary neuroendocrine cancer uses serotonin to suppress antitumor immune responses elucidated — findings could help overcome resistance to immunotherapy
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A research team including 国立がん研究センター has elucidated how pulmonary neuroendocrine cancers, including small cell lung cancer, produce serotonin and suppress immune cell activity, resulting in resistance to immunotherapy.
Now accepting orders for items including trading scene photo can badges and trading scene photo bromides from the theatrical film “Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 20 through the online store AMNIBUS for 4 types of merchandise from the theatrical film “Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise.”
New Release: “SPICA,” a new package from illuminated interior decor brand “REFALA,” is here—recommended for standing events!
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株式会社HAPPYJOINT will release “SPICA,” a new package in its illuminated interior decor “REFALA” series, on October 26, 2026. The 9-piece set combines 6 ORION high tables and 3 MOON LIGHT BALL 40 units, and is designed for standing events with 10–20 people. A 10% off launch campaign will run through November 2.
日硝ハイウエー opens applications for its 5th cohort of 2027 new-graduate athlete employees
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー has opened applications for its 5th cohort of 2027 new-graduate athlete employees as part of its sports project, “NHW SPORTS DRIVE.” The 3 eligible sports are hardball baseball, track and field, and weightlifting. Experienced coaches including 阪本一成, 市野泰地, and 平井一正 will lead the respective teams.
Facts
Applications open for the 5th cohort of 2027 new-graduate athlete employees
5th cohort recruitment
3 sports: hardball baseball, track and field, and weightlifting
Athletes in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 3000m events
Italian design meets Japanese textile culture. Paola Lenti Tokyo presents the special exhibition “WOVEN LANDSCAPES” at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
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株式会社アトランティックカーズ will hold “WOVEN LANDSCAPES,” a special exhibition resulting from a collaboration between Italian design brand Paola Lenti and Japanese textile manufacturer 川島織物セルコン, at the Paola Lenti Tokyo Showroom from October 30 to November 7, 2026. The exhibition is part of DESIGNART TOKYO 2026 and explores the fusion of both companies’ approaches to nature and craftsmanship.
AGBIOTECH and Planetary Platformers Initiative (PPI) sign comprehensive partnership agreement on planetary health
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AGBIOTECH株式会社 and the general incorporated association Planetary Platformers Initiative (PPI) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement dated October 15, 2026, aimed at realizing “planetary health.”
Age.3, the brand that pioneered Japan’s fried sandwich, makes its Vietnam debut. Age.3 HANOI HOAN KIEM opens in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district on October 18
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株式会社ANCHOR, which operates the Japan-origin fried sandwich shop Age.3, opened a new location, Age.3 HANOI HOAN KIEM, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 18.
[Hokkaido/Hakodate] Boro NOGUCHI Hakodate renews its official website-exclusive early booking plan! Book at least 120 days in advance and save 20% off the regular price
Orders are now open for newly illustrated goods from the TV anime Shugo Chara!, including trading glitter can badges in the Starry Sky Dress & Starry Sky Suit ver.! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 19 for 11 types of newly illustrated goods from the TV anime Shugo Chara! on its online store AMNIBUS.
Orders are now open for newly illustrated goods from Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, including trading acrylic nameplates in the Yukata Strolling and Snacking ver.! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 20 for 10 types of newly illustrated yukata-design goods from the anime Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 on its online store AMNIBUS.
“giftee for Business” and campaign platform “giftee Reward Suite” provided to SOMPO Himawari Life’s “MY Himawari” app
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株式会社ギフティ has been selected to provide the campaign platform “giftee Reward Suite” for the points program in the ＭＹひまわり app of ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社. This makes the process from lottery draws based on healthy activities to awarding points immediate, and enables seamless operation through integration with the existing points management platform “giftee Point Base.”
福岡県 announced the recipients of its 34th Culture Awards: singer Kazuo Zaitsu in the Creative category, NPO法人九州プロレス in the Social category, and actor Yoshio Inoue in the Encouragement category.
“We never imagined we’d appear in an ad.” Products that shoppers discover on store shelves take center stage to highlight Nippon Ham’s efforts to reduce packaging use!
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日本ハム株式会社 will publish a newspaper advertisement on Oct. 26 highlighting its efforts to reduce packaging use. Against a backdrop of rising prices for petroleum-derived materials, the company expects to cut plastic use by approximately 66.8 tons annually through measures including a review of excessive packaging.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26
Starting in September 2026
Approximately 66.8 tons less plastic used annually
Orders are now open for goods from Love Live! Superstar!!, including trading Let's be ONE Ani-Art acrylic stands! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 16 for 10 products from Love Live! Superstar!!, including trading Let's be ONE Ani-Art acrylic stands, on its online store AMNIBUS.
Facts
10 product types
Starting Friday, October 16
Single item: ¥913 (tax included)
BOX: ¥10,043 (tax included)
11 varieties in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS
A winter delicacy of Hokuriku is here: the ultimate seasonal treat available for just 2 months! ホテル金沢 to offer a special pasta featuring generous servings of snow crab and a whole-crab platter for a limited time from Saturday, Nov. 7
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株式会社ホテル金沢 will begin offering a special pasta and a whole-crab platter featuring snow crab, a winter delicacy of Hokuriku, for a limited time from Nov. 7, 2026, at its 1st-floor restaurant, DINING TSUMI.
[MYTREX] A first step toward a full-scale launch in Europe and the U.S.! MEDICAG showcased at U.S. furniture trade show High Point Market 2026, where approximately 200 people tried it
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株式会社創通メディカル showcased MEDICAG, the recovery furniture line from beauty and wellness equipment brand MYTREX, at the U.S. furniture trade show High Point Market 2026, where approximately 200 people tried it. The company also plans to exhibit at ORGATEC 2026 in Germany.
Facts
Oct. 17 (Saturday)–21 (Wednesday), 2026
Approximately 200 people in total
Oct. 27 (Tuesday)–30 (Friday), 2026
3.5 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
Companies mentioned：株式会社創通メディカル、MYTREX、MEDICAG、REBIVEシリーズ、MiRAYシリーズ、AQUAシリーズ、HIHO FINE BUBBLE+e、REBIVE SEAT、RAKUNOシリーズ、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング店、Amazon、auPay マーケット店
Orders are now open for collaboration items from Nintama Rantaro × HANA・BIYORI/よみうりランド! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Oct. 19 for collaboration goods between Nintama Rantaro and よみうりランド’s HANA・BIYORI on its online store AMNIBUS.
A Nagoya brewery with 180 years of history takes on the lodging business! ゲストハウス虎竹庵 opens, managed by an American brewer
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金虎酒造, a brewery with 180 years of history, has opened ゲストハウス虎竹庵, a whole-building rental lodging facility on the brewery grounds in Nagoya. American-born Hoi Nathaniel has been appointed manager, and bookings are scheduled to open in November 2026.
Stayway, operator of the subsidy platform, begins business partnership with 東北銀行 to support growth investments by small and midsize businesses in Tohoku and Iwate through subsidy use
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Stayway, which operates the subsidy platform, and 東北銀行 have formed a business partnership and will introduce the financial institution tool “補助金クラウド for Bank” starting in October 2026. The partnership will strengthen subsidy support for small and midsize businesses in the Tohoku region.
Facts
Full-scale introduction begins on Oct. 1, 2026.
All 47 prefectures
By 2030
A database of more than 15,000 national and regional subsidy programs (*)
Developed by a women’s team at a specialty raw materials trading company: “BEAUTY SLEEP,” a nighttime self-care supplement, launches Oct. 26
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イゾラ株式会社 will launch “BEAUTY SLEEP,” a nighttime self-care supplement developed by a women’s team at a specialty raw materials trading company, on Oct. 26, 2026.
Facts
Survey of 497 women
Formulated with a combination of 9 ingredients
OriginalGABA 100mg〈1日3粒あたり〉
Contents: 90 capsules (30-day supply)
Regular price: 3,996 yen (tax included)
First subscription price: 2,797 yen (tax included; 30% off the regular price)
Grammy-winning electronic duo Clean Bandit releases new collaborative single “La Dolce Vita” with Palestinian-Italian singer TÄRA
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Grammy-winning electronic duo Clean Bandit has released the new collaborative single “La Dolce Vita” with Palestinian-Italian singer TÄRA. The track is a lead single from an upcoming album slated for release on Clean Bandit’s label “CB X” and will be distributed through The Orchard.
Facts
More than 1 billion cumulative streams
In more than 45 markets worldwide
May 2026
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、The Orchard、Clean Bandit、CB X、Troppo Records、Sony Music
2026 International Men’s Day Special Event: How should we live?—A Life Hack FES to shape the future through work, hobbies and health—Held in Otemachi, Tokyo, from 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23 (holiday); participants wanted
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A festival-style talk event as a special International Men’s Day program will be held in Otemachi, Tokyo, on Nov. 23, co-hosted by 産経新聞社 and others. Applications are being accepted.
“Beyond the curtains you see every day.” インテリックス opens its work and manufacturing experience to the public
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株式会社インテリックス, as a member of 紀の川リバーサイドファクトリー, will open its sewing factory in Wakayama City to the public, offering tours of the curtain manufacturing process, fabric experiences and sewing machine workshops.
A 3-tier box filled with only the foods you truly want, without being bound by convention. Reservations now open for the 2027 “Kuzushi Kappo Osechi,” limited to 50 boxes
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株式会社GORILLA COMPANY has begun accepting reservations for its 2027 New Year’s “Kuzushi Kappo Osechi,” a 3-tier box priced at 33,000 yen (tax included). Limited to 50 boxes, reservations are accepted through Dec. 10, 2026. A 10% early booking discount applies to reservations made by Oct. 31.
Hokkaido-based generative AI service “AI:Promo” exhibits at Kushiro DX trade show, proposing accessible AI use for small and midsize businesses in eastern Hokkaido
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株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道 exhibited at “HOKKAIDO DX EXPO 2026,” held in Kushiro on Oct. 22, 2026, and introduced its generative AI service “AI:Promo.” To address staffing and budget shortages hampering digital transformation at small and midsize businesses, the company proposed accessible AI use through support for social media communications.
Facts
39.1％
28.4％
14.1 points
28.3％
26.0％
25.6％
1,000 companies
20% OFF
9,800 yen (excluding tax)
7,840 yen (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、一般財団法人 さっぽろ産業振興財団、株式会社三城
東京都 and 渋谷区 partner with エムバディジャパン; pilot program at “Furusato Shibuya Festival” turns childcare into an “experience”
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株式会社エムバディジャパン will conduct a pilot program for “experience-based childcare” at events in 渋谷区 from November 2026 through March 2027, under a three-party agreement with 東京都 and 渋谷区. As the first installment, free childcare will be offered at the “49th Shibuya Ward Community Plaza: Furusato Shibuya Festival 2026,” taking place on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.
【上海菜館アルーサ北与野店】For a group toast, a Chinese-style restaurant is the best value! Enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-drink package from 3,000 yen (3,300 yen including tax)! Add all-you-can-eat grilled and boiled dumplings for just 600 yen (660 yen including tax)!
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上海菜館アルーサ北与野店, operated by 株式会社サリックストラベル, is offering new-priced party courses for groups of 4 or more. Options range from 5 dishes for 1,500 yen (1,650 yen including tax) to 7 dishes for 3,000 yen (3,300 yen including tax). A 2-hour all-you-can-drink package (+1,500 yen) and all-you-can-eat dumplings (+600 yen) can also be added.
【Conference presentation】Findings presented on a study of damaged buildings using “humanoid and quadruped robots” with the 建築研究所
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株式会社ポケット・クエリーズ presented findings from a joint study with 国立研究開発法人建築研究所 on inspection technology for damaged buildings using coordinated humanoid and quadruped robots at the “2026 Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Convention.”
Facts
2025 Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Convention
2026 Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Convention
ohpner to handle taxi commercial broadcast for フロンティア’s “Ready Crew”
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ohpner株式会社, which operates an offline marketing business, handled the taxi commercial airing for “Ready Crew,” a business-matching agent operated by フロンティア株式会社.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
36 prefectures nationwide
Annual total transaction budget of around 110 billion yen
[Webinar on Nov. 25] Build the rationale for your business plan! Business strategy viewed through consumer values in 2027
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株式会社クレオ will hold a paid webinar, “Business Strategy Viewed Through Consumer Values in 2027,” on Nov. 25, 2026, explaining forecasts of consumer values in 2027 and approaches to strategy planning for corporate planning departments at retailers and manufacturers.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
Registration fee: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Application and payment deadline: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
[ヴォートレイルFA] Regains the national title in customer service and sales! Fashion business students win the grand prix at the “PAL Foundation Cup”
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曜 Wada, a second-year student in the Fashion Business Department at ヴォートレイル ファッションアカデミー, won the grand prix (Platinum Award) at the 7th “PAL Foundation Cup,” while fellow department student 羽瑠 Manabe also won the Bronze Award.
Exhibiting at the “Seaside Forest Festival—20 Years of Tree Planting”
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日本山村硝子株式会社 will exhibit at the “Seaside Forest Festival—20 Years of Tree Planting,” held at Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki Forest Central Green Space, offering activities such as making interior decorations with glass bottles and selling its original vegetable brand, “きらきらベジ.”
The sweetness of red bean paste meets the aroma of dark-roast coffee. Okamedo develops “coffee for anko rolls” and offers an experiential set at its Fujisawa store
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Founded in 1950, Japanese confectionery shop 株式会社お亀堂 has developed a specialty coffee designed to pair with its signature “anko rolls” and has been offering an experiential set at its Okamedo Fujisawa store since October 2026. The set costs an additional 600 yen on top of the price of an anko roll (tax included).
[New store] High-value purchase service おたからや expands into “Gyutora Lovely Isshi Store” in Tsu, Mie Prefecture! | “High-Value Purchase おたからや Gyutora Lovely Isshi Store” opens Monday, Oct. 26, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “High-Value Purchase おたからや Gyutora Lovely Isshi Store” inside “Gyutora Lovely Isshi Store” in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 26, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,080 stores worldwide.
[Nov. 25 (Wed.), starting at 19:00!] Get ready for year-end sales and next fiscal year's growth strategy! Business networking event in Shibuya for executives seeking to tap affluent and high-end markets!!
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A networking event for executives aiming to tap affluent and high-end markets will be held on Nov. 25, 2026, at 『KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR』, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. The participation fee is 10,000 yen with advance payment or 11,000 yen when paid on the day.
Facts
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
19:00～
10,000 yen
11,000 yen
Total funding raised: 12 billion yen
More than 2,000 transactions handled in total
A community with 5,000 members
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 85 companies are participating
Low cost, starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Examples achieving an ROI of about 15x
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、株式会社ANCORE、城南信用金庫、株式会社武井、SAO税理士法人、アヴェニュー表参道クリニック、京都大学農学部、九州大学医学部、岡山大学、杏林大学、都立大塚病院、アヴェニュークリニック、株式会社RicheLab、慶應義塾大学、内閣府、公益財団法人日本教育文化財団、金融庁、KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR
Christmas from Lyon, France’s “セバスチャン・ブイエ.” A playful, adorable limited-edition gift collection goes on sale Nov. 1! A stollen to count down to Christmas, too.
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Starting Nov. 1, Lyon, France-based pastry chef “セバスチャン・ブイエ” will launch a limited-edition Christmas gift collection. It includes assortments of baked treats such as Noël Petit Assortment, Noël Assortment and Fête de Noël, as well as stollen, which goes on sale Nov. 27. Reservations are also being accepted for 4 types and 5 styles of 2026 Christmas cakes.
Mecha Comic and SB Creative launch “めちゃコミックGA,” a new comic label bringing the appeal of original works to readers through manga!
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株式会社めちゃコミック will launch the new comic label “めちゃコミックGA” through its joint investment company with SB Creative, “めちゃコミックGA,” and begin serializing its first 3 titles in October.
A baby food tasting event in Suwa City featuring “Japanese dashi”: Learn the basics of Japanese cuisine to nurture young children’s rich sense of taste, Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday) [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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生活協同組合パルシステム山梨長野 will hold a baby food tasting event using “Japanese dashi” at the Suwa Center on Nov. 3. A food education advisor will demonstrate how to make dashi, and participants will learn the basics of Japanese cuisine by comparing and tasting different broths.
Facts
Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday)
From 10:30
Until 11:30
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Communicate with customers with “zero personal information.” Marketing platform “24karat” strengthens its account system that does not retain personal information.
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24karat株式会社 announced that it is strengthening the system on its blockchain-based marketing platform, “24karat Platform,” to enable communication between companies and customers with zero personal information.
Facts
The cumulative number of wallets surpassed 1.45 million in September 2026
[Nov. 11 | Free to attend] Generative AI arrives in agriculture, a field long driven by intuition and experience. Examples of on-the-ground applications to be presented at 中央大学
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Yuichiro Kai, representative of 株式会社農情人, will speak at a seminar held at 中央大学 on Nov. 11, 2026, about examples of generative AI applications in rice farming, dairy farming and poultry farming.
ネッスー株式会社 has been selected in the ESG and impact category for 週刊東洋経済’s “100 Amazing Ventures, 2026 Edition.” The company aims to eliminate disparities in opportunities for children and addresses social issues through initiatives including projects using hometown tax donations and the use of surplus food. It raised ¥90 million in the first close of its Series A.
Accelerating municipal government reform through AX for sustainable local government operations
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株式会社日立システムズ will begin offering new services in 2027 as part of “HMAX Public Services” to accelerate AI-driven transformation of municipal operations (AX). The company is conducting trials in Nara City and Narashino City, among other locations, to support policymaking and enhance resident services on a secure AI platform.
Facts
New services will be launched starting in 2027
Administrative functions could become difficult to maintain in about 900 municipalities
It is forecast that by around 2040, many municipalities will have no choice but to operate with the minimum staff necessary
Regarding the 20 standardized service areas
In Nara City, Nara Prefecture, in fiscal 2025
Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, will begin trials in October 2026
一般社団法人日本バイオシミラー協議会 has published the 10th installment in its series of interviews with the chair, titled “The Role and Future Potential of Biosimilars in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment.” In a three-way discussion involving a doctor, a patient group representative, and the council chair, participants discussed challenges to the wider use of biosimilars and the importance of explaining them to patients.
The stage production of “The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” runs in Paris from October 16 (Fri.) to 21 (Wed.)! European tour concludes! Comments arrive from Tatsuya Fujiwara
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The Paris run of the stage production “The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” has concluded, and comments have arrived from lead actor 藤原竜也. Based on a work by 村上春樹 and directed by フィリップ・ドゥクフレ, the production was staged at the シャトレ劇場. Following stops in Singapore, London, and Paris, the world tour is set to continue with performances in Seoul, South Korea, in April 2027.
Facts
October 16 (Fri.) to 21 (Wed.)
January 2026
April 3 (Fri.) to 5 (Sun.), 2026
October 8 (Thu.)–11 (Sun.), 2026.
April 2027
1985
1862
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリプロ、新潮社、Le Monde紙、Le Echos紙、Sky株式会社、東京芸術劇場、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、仙台放送、仙台市市民文化事業団、メ～テレ、一般財団法人稲沢市文化振興財団、梅田芸術劇場、兵庫県立芸術文化センター、インプレサリオ、RKB毎日放送、北九州芸術劇場、Théâtre du Châtelet、Japan Creator Support Fund
Haruka Ayase named brand messenger for “アリナミンⓇ生薬プレミアム”! New TV commercial, “Birth of Golden Arinamin,” to air from October 26 (Mon.)
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アリナミン製薬 will begin airing its new TV commercial, “Birth of Golden Arinamin,” featuring Haruka Ayase as brand messenger, nationwide from October 26, 2026.
Operation of sports facilities in Kita Ward, Tokyo
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コナミスポーツ株式会社 has been newly designated by Kita Ward, Tokyo, as the designated manager of 3 gymnasium facilities in the ward and plans to begin operating them on April 1, 2027. The contract term is 5 years.
株式会社スナックテクノロジーズ President and CEO Yuzo Sekiya to appear on TBS’s “ふるさとの未来”!
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株式会社スナックテクノロジーズ President and CEO 関谷有三 appeared on TBS’s “ふるさとの未来,” where the company’s efforts to address industry challenges through its snack bar support app “スナテク” were featured.
ベルデアクア obtains patent for water treatment technology designed to reduce buildup in piping at recirculating land-based aquaculture facilities
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株式会社ベルデアクア obtained a patent (Patent No. 7936645) on October 7, 2026, for a “water treatment system and water treatment method” designed to reduce buildup in piping used in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
イオンイーハート’s “杵つき餅のおしるこ,” made with 紫あん’s homemade chunky red bean paste that won the Japan Food Selection Grand Prix, available for a limited time from October 28
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株式会社イオンイーハート will sell “杵つき餅のおしるこ” and “自家製おしるこ,” both made with its homemade chunky red bean paste that won the Japan Food Selection Grand Prix, for a limited time starting October 28, 2026.
Project launches to develop new “Ami brand” products in collaboration with high school students and the local community. Products are scheduled to go on sale in March 2027 at Ami Colle!, the tourist and local products shop inside Ami Outlet
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あみプレミアム・アウトレット launched an original product development project on October 18, 2026, in collaboration with 阿見町高校生会「Amyouth」, the Ami Tourism Association, and 塚本工業株式会社, making use of the appeal of Ami Town. High school students will develop ideas based on baumkuchen, with products scheduled to go on sale at “Ami Colle!” in March 2027.
Facts
Launched on Sunday, October 18, 2026
Aiming to launch the product in March 2027
10 high school students and representatives of the participating organizations took part
The high school students were divided into 3 teams
About 160 stores featuring renowned brands from Japan and abroad
Former tennis player 西村佳奈美, who turned professional at the youngest age in history, makes a full-fledged move into pickleball and signs a player contract with ヨーラ・ジャパン
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ヨーラ・ジャパン株式会社 has signed a pickleball player contract with former professional tennis player Kanami Nishimura. Nishimura turned professional in 2010 as the youngest player in history and will compete seriously in pickleball starting in 2026.
Facts
She became a 日本テニス協会 (JTA)-certified professional tennis player at 14 years and 3 months old, the youngest in history.
JOOLA was founded in Germany in 1952
and made a full-scale entry into pickleball in 2022
Starting in 2026, she will take on a new challenge in pickleball
On Monday, October 26, 2026, at PICKLE GARAGE in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama
Spiral Capitalグループ enters the growth buyout sector and launches a CPE business
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Spiral Capitalグループ has entered the growth buyout sector and launched a CPE business in partnership with operating companies. It will initially launch with 2 funds totaling 30 billion yen alongside Craftia and Seino Holdings, with Masanori Ohara appointed head of the CPE business.
Facts
Original2ファンド（計300億円）
For 17 years
Market capitalization of 10 billion yen or more
64 companies in 2024
41 companies in 2025
254 cases in 2024
approximately 370 companies
approximately 60% of the overall market
7 cases in 2022
17 cases in 2025
a rate of 25.1%
the United States (9.1%)
reached approximately 2.8 times
total assets under management of 34 billion yen
total assets under management of 74 billion yen
total assets under management of 138 billion yen
total assets under management exceeding 100 billion yen
Companies mentioned：Spiral Capital株式会社、Spiral Capitalグループ、Spiral、CVC Capital Partners、Spiral Innovation Partners、SIP、株式会社クラフティア、セイノーホールディングス株式会社、FRAIM株式会社、EY新日本有限責任監査法人、金融庁、日本経済新聞、日本取引所グループ、スピーダ スタートアップ情報リサーチ
交通新聞社 holds “Densha de GO!! GO!!” children’s book fair
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株式会社トーハン will hold a nationwide bookstore fair featuring children’s books from 交通新聞社 at 100 bookstores starting October 30, 2026. Buyers of eligible products will receive a Shinkansen collectible card as a gift.
Spakona, a leader in cutting-edge AI technology, named to Weekly Toyo Keizai’s “100 Amazing Startups: 2026 Edition”
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株式会社Spakona has been named to Weekly Toyo Keizai’s “100 Amazing Startups: 2026 Edition.” The company is working to put AI and robotics to practical use in society in fields including manufacturing, logistics and defense.
The roomy “Large Insulated Tote Bag,” easy to use for everyday shopping, arrives in navy and green bell patterns
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鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will release its new “Large Insulated Tote Bag,” which fits A4-size items and has a pocket for an ice pack, in 2 colors, navy and green, starting November 14, 2026.
新宿フラッグス, operated by 株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント, will launch the fall/winter fashion promotion “GRAB THE NEW.” featuring professional climber Tomoa Narasaki on October 26, 2026, with new apparel and a PayPay coupon campaign.
Facts
Get up to 5% back
Oct. 26, 2026 (Mon.)
February 14, 2027 (Sun.)
Points awarded are capped at 3,000 points
Receive 200 points
increased to 10 times
Receive 1,000 points’ worth
Spend 10,000 yen or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント、新宿フラッグス、The North Face、SHIPS、OSHMAN'S、orSlow、YAMANE INDUSTRIES、CAMPER、FOOT INDUSTRY、City Ambient Products、UNIQLO、GU、RF BBQ&BEER GARDEN、JAPAN EDITION、THE NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL
【Ichikawa, Chiba】Passing on the “Boso whale-eating culture,” practiced for 400 years since the Edo period: A lunch gathering for food professionals to learn about whales
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The “Lunch Gathering to Learn About Whales,” co-hosted by 株式会社みねごはん and 株式会社337WORKS, with support from ハクダイ食品有限会社, will be held in Ichikawa, Chiba, on November 26, 2026. The event aims to pass on Boso’s whale-eating culture, which dates back to the Edo period, and explore the nutritional value of whale meat; attendees can sample 5 whale dishes.
Facts
continues from the Edo period, spanning 400 years
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
5 whale dishes served on the day
for the 4th time
Original1962年のピーク時 年間約23万3千トン
Currently: approximately 2,000–3,000 tons annually
Annual consumption per person: approximately 33 g
Yamaguchi Prefecture has the most restaurants serving whale dishes nationwide (more than 200)
【World first※】All 50 types of taxes turned into characters and songs. AssIst Tax Accountant Office releases original song “There Were 50 Taxes”
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AssIst Tax Accountant Office has turned 50 types of Japanese taxes into characters and released a music video for the original song “There Were 50 Taxes,” performed by rock band SSHY・ザ・SSHY. Karaoke distribution on JOYSOUND began October 25.