【World’s first※】Tina Davies Professional selects Japan as its first country for an exclusive agency! PMU Global Chains, marking its 40th anniversary, becomes its exclusive distributor in Japan
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Global permanent makeup brand Tina Davies Professional has selected Japan as the first country to partner with under an exclusive agency agreement. PMU Global Chains（株式会社NMT Japan）, which marks its 40th anniversary, will become its exclusive distributor in Japan. Founder Tina Davies will make a special appearance at PMU EXPO 2026, to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 8, 2026.
Facts
40th anniversary of founding
Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Exhibitions and booth displays by 38 companies and clinics
Live demonstrations by more than 40 artists
Companies mentioned：Tina Davies Professional、PMU Global Chains、株式会社 NMT Japan、Save ME
Remote TestKit begins offering Apple’s first foldable device, the iPhone Duo
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NTT Resonant Technology has begun offering Apple’s first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, through its cloud-based real-device testing service Remote TestKit. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will also become available on Sept. 18, 2026.
Facts
One of Japan’s largest lineups, with more than 1,200 smartphones and tablets
【Anniversary celebration prices】俺のフレンチ 梅田 will reopen as 俺のフレンチ・イタリアン 梅田 on Nov. 1! Two signature dishes will be offered at their 2009 prices for a limited time!
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俺のフレンチ 梅田 will reopen as 俺のフレンチ・イタリアン 梅田 on Nov. 1, 2026, and run a limited-time promotion offering Margherita pizza and blue crab pasta at their founding-era (2009) prices.
Facts
Margherita pizza (regular price: 1,080 yen) for 638 yen
Blue crab tomato cream pasta (regular price: 1,080 yen) for 748 yen
Ragate株式会社 adds HRM functionality to its all-in-one business system MOCHIRO
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Ragate株式会社 has added an HRM feature to MOCHIRO, its all-in-one business system for small and midsize companies and startups, to manage employee information and performance reviews.
株式会社NEXER Group to hold a free online seminar for small-business executives and web managers on Nov. 12 (Thu): “Companies AI Recommends and Those It Doesn’t: The Difference Comes Down to What You Do Now”
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株式会社NEXER Group will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 12, 2026, for small-business executives and web managers, explaining measures for AI search optimization (AIO).
“Japan Marketing Book Award 2026” goes to Consumer Behavior in the Digital Economy: The Emergence of New Consumption and Marketing Responses, edited by 青木 幸弘 and 野村 拓也, published by 有斐閣
【Kitakyushu City】“Kitakyushu 2043,” a major project aiming to attract investment of about 1 trillion yen, gets underway!
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Kitakyushu City has launched the “Kitakyushu 2043” project, which aims to attract about 1 trillion yen in investment, starting with Kokura and Kurosaki. A survey is being conducted in October of Reiwa 8.
【New music video released】Meet-and-greet idol VTuber らびぱれ!! releases the 2nd anniversary song “夢とか、まだ信じてる。”! The group will hold the biggest anniversary live show in its history on Nov. 8
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らびぱれ!!, a unit belonging to the VTuber agency ラブボックス, operated by 株式会社Blackbox, released a music video for a new song on Oct. 24 to mark its 2nd anniversary. The group will hold the biggest 2nd anniversary live show in its history in Ikebukuro on Nov. 8.
【Event report】Children from Meitetsu Smile Plus’s TELACO enjoy an autumn farming experience at Cocotomo Farm in Inuyama, from hand-harvesting with sickles to rice hulling, learning how rice is produced
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株式会社ココトモファーム welcomed children attending TELACO, operated by Meitetsu Smile Plus, for an autumn farming experience in Inuyama on Oct. 10, 2026. Participants learned how rice is produced through activities including hand-harvesting with sickles, riding a combine harvester and observing rice hulling.
Bring restaurant-quality “guilty pleasure” deliciousness to everyday meals. ヒガシフーズ to launch rich, hearty Abura Soba with Garlic Soy Sauce in November, in 2 varieties to suit different lifestyles.
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株式会社ヒガシマル will launch a new product, ヒガシフーズ Abura Soba with Garlic Soy Sauce, made with Kagoshima-grown Kurobuta pork lard, on Nov. 2, 2026. It will come in 2 varieties, a 2-serving pack and a 5-serving pack. A preliminary survey found that it pairs well with alcoholic drinks, particularly beer.
ＪＢＣＣ restructures its AI-driven development organization and establishes an AI Strategy Division
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ＪＢＣＣ株式会社 has reorganized its AI-driven development organization and established an AI Strategy Division and an AI Promotion Department. The move strengthens its structure ahead of the operational launch of SI Agent, jointly developed with スパイスコード株式会社.
Facts
Including the establishment of the Technology Strategy Headquarters in 2025
LIVE SDD 2027, a live event featuring 10,000 people pledging to end drunk driving, announces 7 performers!
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FM大阪 announced that it will hold “LIVE SDD 2027,” a live event for its “SDD～STOP! DRUNK DRIVING PROJECT,” which aims to eliminate drunk driving, at Osaka-jo Hall on January 10, 2027. Seven acts, including project leaders STARDUST REVUE and TRF, will perform, and 10,000 participants who make a donation will be invited.
The 3D Japanese-style clothing brand Kimonowa unveils its new autumn kimono, “MyKimono 2026,” on October 23!
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株式会社TeraDox began selling “MyKimono 2026,” a new 3D kimono for VRChat, and “MyKimono 2026 for Men,” for men, from its 3D Japanese-style clothing brand Kimonowa on October 23, 2026.
Facts
Sales begin on Friday, October 23, 2026
3,800 garments sold in 1 week after launch
Around 400 people took part over 2 days
Recorded more than 3,000 cumulative visitors
Around 50,000 cumulative visitors in 2 hours
Recorded a peak of around 9,600 concurrent connections
12 avatars for women
9 avatars for men
Full pack sale price: 3,200 yen
Regular price: 4,200 yen
Individual outfit (by compatible avatar): sale price 1,600 yen
Individual outfit with a regular price of 2,000 yen
Full pack sale price: 2,500 yen
Regular price: 3,300 yen
Individual outfit for 1,200 yen
Individual outfit with a regular price of 1,500 yen
Now offering “AIリビルド Lite,” which rebuilds WordPress sites with 0 initial costs
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株式会社bajji has begun offering “AIリビルド Lite,” which uses AI to rebuild websites built with WordPress and other platforms as AI-native sites, with 0 initial costs.
Facts
0 yen initial cost
A critical PHP vulnerability disclosed in October 2026
Around 70% view logistics issues as serious. “Specifying a delivery date and time” is the most common measure to prevent redelivery, while more than 40% also choose contactless delivery at home
Obayashi introduces Kuramae-mon across all construction sites, turning construction photos into “information assets”
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株式会社ルクレ’s construction DX platform Kuramae-mon has been introduced across all construction sites of 株式会社大林組, where it will promote the transfer of technical expertise and quality standardization by using construction photos as information assets.
A group led by J&T環境 selected as the preferred bidder for Fukuyama City's plastic waste sorting and recycling project
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A group led by J&T環境 was selected as the preferred bidder for Fukuyama City's plastic waste sorting and recycling project. The regional circular model will recycle around 5,000t annually for 3 years starting in April 2028.
LAPONE artists’ joint live event “LAPOSTA” set for 4 days at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka! OFFICIAL FANCLUB advance ticket sales are now open!
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LAPONE artists’ joint live event “LAPOSTA 2027” will be held for a total of 4 days at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka, with チケプラ electronic tickets and its resale service “チケプラTrade” adopted for the event.
Warm even at −20°C! A golden combination of moisture-absorbing heat-generating fabric and real down. The “EMOOR HEAT+ ハイブリッドコンフォーター” comforter can see you through winter on its own, and goes on presale today on Makuake
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株式会社エムール began presales of “EMOOR HEAT+ ハイブリッドコンフォーター” on crowdfunding site Makuake on October 26, 2026. Tests in an artificial climate chamber confirmed its heat-retention performance even in a −20°C environment. The product combines moisture-absorbing heat-generating fabric with recycled down.
Facts
-20℃
Around 30°C
Up to around 4°C
Around 30% thickness
Cleanliness of 3,000mm or more
Around 6 times the industry standard
Up to 33% off
Planned regular retail price: 60,000 yen (tax included)
1 piece: 42,000 yen (tax included)
Set of 2: 80,400 yen (tax included)
Cumulative series sales of 210,000 pieces
Down power: 400dp
Down: 93%
Feathers: 7%
Around 0.6kg
Around 2.15kg
The ability to develop more than 2,000 products at any given time
“ミンティア＋VOiCE” collaborates with the TV anime “あかね噺”
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Asahi Group Foods will release all 3 rakugo-style web commercials created in collaboration with the TV anime “あかね噺” from October 26 to promote “ミンティア＋VOiCE レモンジンジャー,” a throat lozenge endorsed by voice actors. It will also launch the podcast “いい仕事はいい声から始まる。” on Spotify, sharing the importance of the voice in business settings and tips on how to use it.
Facts
All 3 web commercials
Will be released from October 26
No. 1 in tablet candy market sales
Celebrated its 30th anniversary since launch
Sales results in 2025 were 26.1 billion yen
115% of the previous year's level
Launched in 2022
Cumulative comic circulation surpasses 4 million copies
As of August 2026
Season 2 is scheduled to air starting in January 2027
Short-form video order platform “VIDEO TIMES” launches
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株式会社ベクトル has launched “VIDEO TIMES,” a platform that enables companies to select and commission short-form video campaigns according to their objectives and budgets.
Find out which one you get when you open it! 粧美堂 launches a new secret cosmetics and accessories series featuring “Hamtaro”!
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粧美堂株式会社 launched a secret cosmetics and accessories series featuring “Hamtaro” on Oct. 20, 2026. The blind-box lineup includes 15 designs across 4 products: lip balm, hand cream, hair clips, and zipper pouches.
TikTok live commerce launches! Now accepting “live commerce collaboration projects” for products seeking to boost sales on TikTok Shop [LDK the Beauty]
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『LDK the Beauty』, published by 株式会社晋遊舎, has launched live commerce as an official TikTok creator. It has been conducting live commerce for highly rated products since August 2026 and is accepting product promotion proposals from companies.
『Bus NAVITIME』 launches “Bus Stop Map,” a new feature that lets users view bus stops near stations and large commercial facilities on a single map
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株式会社ナビタイムジャパン launched “Bus Stop Map,” a new feature in its bus navigation app 『Bus NAVITIME』 that lets users view bus stops near stations and large commercial facilities together on a map, on Oct. 26, 2026.
[エステー] Win “Nyan Tomo Clean Toilet Rakutto Simple,” created in collaboration with Nekoichi, in a drawing for 2,500 people. “Nyan Tomo Clean Toilet 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Campaign” underway
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エステー株式会社 is holding a campaign to give away “Nyan Tomo Clean Toilet Rakutto Simple,” a cat system toilet created in collaboration with 株式会社猫壱, to 2,500 winners selected by drawing.
Fanplus launches an auction of original handwritten artwork from Nagisa Kuroki’s first picture book, 『神様 インザ トートバッグ』, on the entertainment marketplace Fanpla Market
休暇村庄内羽黒 will offer a winter-only special kaiseki featuring a tasting of Yonezawa beef and Yamagata beef from Dec. 1, 2026. In collaboration with local butcher 株式会社長南牛肉店, the course will use ingredients that vary daily.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
From 17,500 yen (including tax; bathing tax excluded)
3,000 yen extra
A long-established butcher with 119 years of history
メゾン クリヴェリ will launch its new fragrance “Tobacco Carnival Extrait de Parfum” on Nov. 11, 2026. Featuring tobacco as a key ingredient, the fragrance is characterized by a mysterious quality created by a secret formula. A pop-up event will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Oct. 28 as a preview sale.
Facts
On sale Nov. 11, 2026
Size and price: 50 mL
50 mL: 40,150 yen (including tax)
Starting October 28 (Wednesday)
For customers who spend at least 34,650 yen, including tax
[SRS Holdings] Expansion of stores accepting shareholder benefit vouchers
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SRSホールディングス株式会社 announced that shareholder benefit vouchers will be accepted at “Kaiten Sushi Misaki” and “Kyotaru” locations operated by 株式会社京樽, which became a subsidiary through an M&A, beginning with vouchers issued in mid-December 2026. The offer applies to shareholders as of the end of September 2026.
Facts
End of September 2026
Mid-December
100 shares
End of March
End of September
Companies mentioned：SRSホールディングス株式会社、株式会社京樽、サトフードサービス株式会社、株式会社フーズネット、株式会社家族亭、株式会社アミノ、M&Sフードサービス株式会社、株式会社すし弁慶、株式会社NIS、サト・アークランドフードサービス株式会社、アークランドサービスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES
[Hokkaido only] Made with locally grown wheat for dependable quality and a satisfying bite! Two crust-on sandwiches launch sequentially from Wednesday, Oct. 28
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch 2 Hokkaido-only products made with locally grown wheat, “Crust-On 3-Variety Mixed Sandwich” and “Crust-On Ham Cutlet and Egg Sandwich,” from Oct. 28.
The Berrie-chan characters from the hugely popular retro-Heisei brand “Mezzo Piano” are now available as prizes! The second “Mezzo Piano Nicoっと Strap” series, with magnetic cheeks that stick together, rolls out at モーリーファンタジー and PALO from Oct. 30
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will roll out the second series of “Mezzo Piano Nicoっと Strap” prize items featuring characters from “Mezzo Piano,” developed by 株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル, from Oct. 30.
“Stationery Marche mini” will be held at 京都高島屋 from Nov. 3, 2026. A total of 40 stationery makers will take part, with a pick-and-choose event featuring brands such as ゼブラ and ぺんてる.
株式会社ブシロードミュージック has announced details of “Bushiroad Fashion Journey,” held at Shibuya Hikarie on Oct. 25, along with the start of sales of performers’ costumes and limited-edition goods.
QommonsAI training held in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture — Interest grows in practical applications, with participants saying, “We’d like to try using private knowledge”
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Polimill株式会社 held training on using the generative AI platform for local government employees, QommonsAI, in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on September 30, 2026. Participants showed strong interest in private knowledge (the RAG feature) and enthusiasm for using it in their work.
In the age of generative AI, how will companies assess students’ abilities? Online symposium bringing together government, researchers, companies and universities to be held on November 2
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The Study Group on Connecting University Learning and Recruitment will hold an online symposium on November 2, 2026, to discuss student selection and assessment in the age of generative AI and the intent behind government requests.
株式会社ゴーゴーカレーグループ has established an internal program, “GGイントレプレナー,” to help employees become independent franchise owners, and will begin accepting applications in October 2026. The program offers favorable terms, including a 0-yen franchise fee and preferential royalty rates, as well as a safety net in the form of a reemployment guarantee within 3 years.
Facts
Franchise fee: 0 yen (100万円 for general franchisees)
株式会社秋田屋 will hold Wine & Liquor Festival Vol.20 at 名古屋東急ホテル on November 11, 2026. The event will include the announcement of the Japan Wine Grand Prix judging results, premium paid tastings, and exhibitors from numerous importers and wineries.
株式会社ビズリンク, a rapidly growing company with annual sales exceeding 2.4 billion yen just 10 years after its founding, signs an advisory agreement with Seiichi Sakakibara, head of “人財版令和の虎,” as “CSNSO”! Introducing a winning social media strategy that has generated 100 million views and 100 applicants a month!
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株式会社EMOLVA has signed an advisory agreement with 株式会社ビズリンク, which operates an IT professional talent-matching platform, to strengthen social media marketing, recruitment and branding.
Facts
100 million total views
More than 500,000 total followers
Supported the social media marketing of more than 1,000 companies
“Co-Creation Forum for the Future of Regional Culture” to be held in Osaka on November 9. Grant recipients to introduce their activities, with a keynote address
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公益財団法人芳泉文化財団 will hold the “Co-Creation Forum for the Future of Regional Culture” at QUINTBRIDGE in Osaka on November 9, 2026. The event will feature a keynote address and presentations by grant recipients. The foundation will also open applications that day for its Reiwa 9 “Regional Culture Revitalization Grant.”
Supporting sole proprietors in building a loyal clientele: “Planet Karte Portal & Hub” combines bookings, customer management and AI service records
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株式会社SEEDS OF has launched Planet Karte Portal & Hub, a web service for sole proprietors that integrates bookings, customer management and AI service records.
Facts
Launch: October 2026
Fee: from 980 yen per month
Over the 10 months through July 2026
A total of 20 events
Of 346 total consultations
282 (81.5%) were booked through this service
A total of 266 new customer registrations were recorded
Yakiniku restaurant 牛恋 will launch 3 year-end party courses on November 1. It is also running an early-bird promotion offering a free extension of all-you-can-drink service to 180 minutes for reservations made during October.
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Yakiniku restaurant 牛恋 will launch 3 year-end party courses (6,000 yen, 7,500 yen and 9,500 yen) on November 1, 2026, and will run a promotion offering a free extension of all-you-can-drink service to 180 minutes for reservations made during October.
WOODMAN to handle equipment procurement, network design and server construction for the “NVIDIA HGX B300” project at the Futaba Town, Fukushima data center
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WOODMAN株式会社 will handle equipment procurement, network design and server construction as a package for installing servers equipped with NVIDIA HGX B300 at the Futaba Town, Fukushima data center, where イオレ is responsible for the implementation project.
“痩身革命 大宮店” near the west exit of Omiya Station marks 3rd anniversary with celebration through Nov. 14
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Women-only cupping slimming salon “痩身革命 大宮店” will hold a 3rd-anniversary celebration from Oct. 15 to Nov. 14, 2026. It will offer full-body slide cupping for 5,800 yen (tax included) to first-time and second-time customers only, and hold a prize drawing for purchasers of a 15-session full-body pass, with ReFa products as prizes.
[東京ドームホテル] More than 1 million illuminations come to life alongside cocktails inspired by fantastical snowy landscapes and accommodation plans guaranteeing city views stretching across the windows
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東京ドームホテル will offer limited-edition cocktails inspired by fantastical snowy landscapes and accommodation plans guaranteeing night views, in conjunction with the “TOKYO SNOW DOME CITY” winter illumination event running from Nov. 19, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027.
NTTインフラネット, 福山コンサルタント and 九電ドローンサービス have signed a sales partnership agreement on the maintenance and management of sewer pipeline facilities. Starting in fiscal 2025, the 3 companies will make joint proposals combining their DX solutions, AI-based deterioration assessment technology and drone operation technology.
[資格の学校TAC] Free online seminar, “Practical Study Methods for Those Taking on the Certified Public Accountant Exam Again,” to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026!
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 1, 2026, for people aiming to take the certified public accountant exam again.
“ゆきちゃ,” in her 10th year as a live commerce host, joins live commerce agency “トキバナ”!
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“ゆきちゃ,” in her 10th year as a live commerce host, has joined “トキバナ,” a live commerce agency operated by 株式会社Cellest, and will begin activities on Nov. 2, 2026.
“Edible houseplants” appear in Tenjin Underground Mall as OYASAI launches urban agriculture demonstration
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OYASAI株式会社 has installed an indoor hydroponic cultivation unit, “OYASAI FARM,” in Fukuoka’s Tenjin Underground Mall and begun demonstrating an urban agriculture model that creates spatial value and revenue through “edible houseplants.”
Youth marketing specialist 虹と満月と provides special sponsorship for the “13th National High School Food Grand Prix: Creating the Future”
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Youth marketing specialist 虹と満月と株式会社 is providing special sponsorship for the “13th National High School Food Grand Prix,” hosted by Itochu-Shokuhin, with its president and representative director serving as a judge and providing commentary.
[HORIBA] CO₂ adsorption and desorption evaluation system “CCEVA” selected by the 地球環境産業技術研究機構
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株式会社堀場製作所’s CO₂ adsorption and desorption evaluation system “CCEVA” has been selected for the carbon capture technology evaluation center of 公益財団法人地球環境産業技術研究機構 (RITE), with full-scale operations scheduled to begin in November 2026.
ダイワボウ情報システム to hold the “Ayako Okamoto Invitational DIS Championship Golf Tournament” in Kumamoto
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ダイワボウ情報システム will hold the “Ayako Okamoto Invitational DIS Championship Golf Tournament” at くまもと中央カントリークラブ in Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Nov. 26 and 27, 2026. Pro Ayako Okamoto will serve as honorary chair of the tournament, which aims to support Kumamoto’s recovery and foster the next generation of players.
“Heartwarming hot pots” from across Japan gather at Hibiya Park! “Furusato Nabe Grand Prix 2027” set to take place, with vendor applications now open
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The “ふるさと鍋グランプリ実行委員会” announced that it will hold “Furusato Nabe Grand Prix 2027 in Hibiya Park” at Hibiya Park in Chiyoda, Tokyo, from Jan. 29 to 31, 2027, and has begun accepting vendor applications.
[Held for 6 consecutive years] Giving startup companies’ new graduates a “foundation for work” when there is no training staff; applications open for companies to join “Venture New Graduate Joint Training 2027”
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株式会社Cheer has begun recruiting companies to participate in “Venture New Graduate Joint Training 2027,” for new employees joining in April 2027. The program provides business etiquette, workplace attitudes and opportunities to connect with peers outside the company for startups without in-house training staff, and will be held for the 6th consecutive year.
株式会社JDSC will exhibit at [Nagoya] Automotive World, held at Aichi Sky Expo from November 25 to 27, 2026, showcasing its Co-design Engine design coordination AI.
360Channel’s WEBmetaverse selected for fan-participation event by idol group WHITE SCORPION!
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株式会社360Channel provided its original metaverse system WEBmetaverse for a fan-participation event by idol group WHITE SCORPION. Co-hosted with オーバース and スカパーJSAT, the event drew more than 200 fans online and recorded high engagement.
Facts
More than 1,300 fans
More than 200 fans at all times
Approximately 70 minutes
A track record of more than 500 projects annually
Capital: 288 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社360Channel、株式会社オーバース、スカパーJSAT株式会社、TIB CATAPULT、XR Innovation Lab、キングレコード、株式会社コロプラ、COLOPL, Inc.
株式会社IR Robotics held a hands-on pitch event on September 9, 2026, as the September monthly meeting of Next IPO Clubインキュベーションサロン, with Mr. Keiji Nishie and Mr. Kunihisa Miyamoto providing feedback as judges to 3 executives aspiring to take their companies public.
Facts
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
40 companies; 8 have gone public on TOKYO PRO Market
8 companies have gone public on TOKYO PRO Market
More than 250 venture investment portfolio companies
More than 4 million cumulative members
Has held meetings with more than 1,000 entrepreneurs
[GDO Survey Report Vol. 8] 91% of golfers consider golf when choosing a car
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン, 91% of golfers consider golf when buying a car, while 82.3% said they had encountered an appealing car at a golf course.
Infomart and GCC partner to promote digital transformation in local governments
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株式会社インフォマート and 株式会社ジーシーシー will begin integrating their systems from April 2027 onward, linking the BtoB Platform Invoicing cloud service with the e-SUITEv2 Financial Accounting C³ system to promote digital transformation in local governments.
Generative AI user rate reaches 34.6%, surpassing the 20% non-financial target for fiscal 2027 ahead of schedule
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Yasuda Warehouse achieved its mid-term management plan target for generative AI users (20% for fiscal 2027) ahead of schedule, reaching 34.6% in June 2026. It will now work to expand usage toward its 50% target for fiscal 2030 and has also begun trial use of AI agents.
[Survey of 397 care managers on nutrition management] While 68.3% receive questions about meals and nutrition from clients and their families, 71.8% feel there is a “lack of information they can offer”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社エス・エム・エス, 68.3% of care managers receive questions about meals and nutrition from clients and their families, while 71.8% feel there is a lack of information they can offer.
Facts
397 care managers
89.9% of care managers see reduced food intake and risk of malnutrition among their clients as issues
65.5% proactively research products and services related to food and nutrition
62.7% said they had actually recommended them to clients or their families
67.5% of care managers expect more opportunities to consider nutritional supplementation through food
Price and cost of continued use (53.9%)
Which clients the product is suitable for (51.9%)
Taste and ease of eating (50.4%)
60.5% of care managers are responsible for clients using medicines subject to revisions
27.9% have experienced changes in prescription or usage status
A treat for your teeth this year! Win a share of 3 million yen in “Eraberu Pay®” prizes. The “Ricaldent Year-End Dream Campaign” starts Monday, November 2, 2026
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Mondelēz Japan will launch a year-end campaign on November 2, 2026, offering a total of 3 million yen in “Eraberu Pay®” prizes by lottery to 1,300 winners through its Ricaldent brand.
豊橋市 will hold the Toyohashi Child-Rearing Support Festival from November 1 to 30. In conjunction with Child-Centered Month, 52 types of activities and workshops will take place at locations throughout the city as part of an initiative bringing together the community, businesses and the city to support families raising children.
An event to encourage applications to the agritech contest hosted by 豊橋市 was held in Tokyo, drawing 48 people from startups and other organizations in the greater Tokyo area. Through talks by speakers and roundtable discussions, participants exchanged views on challenges at agricultural sites and the technologies and ideas of startups.
ロクシタン donates upcycled art pieces and furniture to 日本点字図書館.
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On October 16, 2026, ロクシタンジャポン donated 3 upcycled art pieces and furniture (a table and benches) to the social welfare corporation 日本点字図書館. The donation was made possible using funds raised through crowdfunding last fiscal year, with the cooperation of artist 石村大地 and テラサイクル社.
Food-hopping event 「YNK海藻グルメさんぽ」, featuring restaurants in the Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas, begins November 9
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東京建物株式会社 and 合同会社シーベジタブル will hold the food-hopping event 「YNK海藻グルメさんぽ」 from November 9 to December 4, 2026, bringing together 17 restaurants in the Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas.
株式会社セシール's fleece-lined pants have surpassed cumulative sales of 230,000 pairs. To mark the 10th anniversary, the color range has been expanded to 10 colors, with sales beginning October 26.
「キリン ホームタップ」 members go from beer drinkers to makers, experiencing everything from harvesting hops to product development in Tono, Japan's leading hop-producing region
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As a special program for its membership-based draft beer service 「キリン ホームタップ」, Kirin Brewery held an event in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, where participants experienced everything from harvesting hops to developing a product. An original craft beer is scheduled for limited-quantity release in early November.
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20 participating members
Held in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, on August 8, 2026
Scheduled to be sold in 360 ml cans and kegs
This year marks the 63rd year since contract cultivation began in 1963
Establishes NPO Yuragito to create more community spaces for adolescents
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特定非営利活動法人ユラギト was established in September 2026 and will run a crowdfunding campaign starting October 26 to support the creation of community spaces for children and young people in adolescence.
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September 10, 2026
Oct. 26, 2026
November 23, 2026
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November 7 is Sauce Day! A sauce survey of 1,600 people nationwide finds that people in the east favor chuno sauce and those in the west favor Worcestershire; okonomiyaki sauce is most popular in the Chugoku region. Price ranks among the top factors in sauce choices across all age groups
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A survey of 1,600 people conducted by the Japan Sauce Association found that chuno sauce is most commonly used in eastern Japan, Worcestershire sauce in western Japan, and okonomiyaki sauce in the Chugoku region. Price has become a greater priority amid rising prices, and the survey found that most people did not know sauce is oil-free.
一般社団法人加西市観光協会 will hold 「加西まるごとGO around」 on November 23, 2026, taking in 11 locations in Kasai, Hyogo Prefecture. Visitors who purchase a 500-yen event badge can receive special offers, but participation is also possible without a badge.
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Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
11 shops and facilities
500-yen event badge
Admission fee: 200 yen
For purchases totaling 1,500 yen or more (tax included)
200-yen discount
Tour the plant factory for 600 yen (tax included)
For customers who purchase 2,000 yen or more (tax included)
Admission: 400 yen
For customers who spend 500 yen or more (tax included) on merchandise
For customers who spend 5,000 yen or more (tax included)
At the 「空調・店舗・厨房センター」, known for its wide selection from major manufacturers, ホシザキ horizontal refrigerators and ice makers are up to 83% off!
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At the 「空調・店舗・厨房センター」 operated by 株式会社エポックサービス, ホシザキ G Series horizontal refrigerators and M Series ice makers are on sale at discounts of up to 83% and 72%, respectively.
プライムプラネットエナジー＆ソリューションズ株式会社 has opened applications for its FY2026 “Green Battery Scholarship,” aimed at science and engineering students. The scholarship provides ¥600,000 per year, with 20 recipients expected to be selected.
How should managers reprimand employees in an era when they are afraid of being accused of workplace harassment? A human resources development trainer with more than 2,000 training engagements explains in “A First-Year Leader’s Guide to Reprimanding Employees,” now on sale
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アイキャリア株式会社 released “A First-Year Leader’s Guide to Reprimanding Employees,” a new book by its representative director, Ak yo Ota, on Oct. 26, 2026. The book explains techniques and phrasing for leaders who are reluctant to reprimand their subordinates because of concerns about workplace harassment, helping them provide appropriate guidance without damaging relationships. A commemorative seminar is also scheduled.
AI-powered autonomous onboarding platform “onbx” announces “onbx AI,” an AI initiative to support onboarding
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株式会社WellCoLab announced “onbx AI,” an AI initiative for its onboarding platform “onbx” that combines accumulated data with expertise. It envisions 2 forms of support: “onbx Assistant” for HR staff and administrators, and “onbx Buddy” for new employees.
[Addressing issues identified in a diagnostic survey of 100 websites on being selected by AI] Using AI to reorganize the “too much experience to organize” problem faced by people in their 50s. Free 1-Day live workshop to turn years of experience and skills into an “original product.”
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株式会社ライフワーカー＆アソシエイツ will hold a free 1-Day live workshop on Nov. 10, 2026, to help participants organize years of experience and skills and turn them into an “original product.” Based on the findings of the “AI-Selected Website Diagnostic: 2026 Survey,” the program is aimed at solo entrepreneurs who struggle to put their methodologies into words.
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100 websites in the AI-Selected Website Diagnostic
Original2026年11月10日（火）20:00より開催
The average score out of 100 was 41.4 points
95% did not reach our benchmark of 60 points
Google Search Central, in May 2026
Built a 23-year career in the advertising industry
Supported the branding of more than 800 entrepreneurs and business owners to date
[Sepak takraw] A.S.WAKABA athletes achieve historic success at the Asian Games! Winning 3 medals, including Japan’s first-ever men’s “gold” and the women’s first “bronze” in 12 years
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6 athletes from Tokyo’s Setagaya-based sepak takraw team A.S.WAKABA won 3 medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, including the first-ever gold medal in the men’s quadruple event and bronze medals in the men’s team regu and women’s quadruple events.
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6 players
Aichi-Nagoya 2026
3 medals
Japan to host for the first time in 32 years
First in 12 years
Men’s quadruple event (4-player format)
Men’s team regu event (team competition with 3 teams of 3 players each)
Jewelry care brand “amau” launches! Introducing a new care routine to cherish your treasured jewelry for years to come. First product is “Jewelry Wash,” a soap made specifically for jewelry
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STJ Creations株式会社 is launching the jewelry care brand “amau” and will release its first product, “Jewelry Wash,” a soap made specifically for jewelry, on Oct. 26, 2026.
[10th anniversary] Watch professional baseball players, including Kensuke Kondo, train up close on Tokunoshima! Applications open for official supporter tour
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To mark the 10th anniversary of “Team Amagi,” a self-training group for professional baseball players run by 株式会社HarboR, applications have opened for a tour to watch the group’s training on Tokunoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, in Jan. 2027. The tour is co-hosted with 名鉄観光サービス株式会社.
“SB Technical College 2027” to be held at the Sustainable Brands International Conference 2027
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株式会社Sinc will hold “SB Technical College 2027” for 20 students from technical colleges nationwide at “Sustainable Brands International Conference 2027 Tokyo-Marunouchi,” to be held in Feb. 2027.
株式会社キューブシステム has published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its website, detailing its value creation model, medium- to long-term vision, and other topics.