株式会社セシール will launch its special 「Mofu 1」 collection on October 26, 2026, featuring fluffy materials across apparel and bedding. Centered on its long-selling brushed-back shaggy pants, the collection includes 11 styles and proposes a winter lifestyle that goes beyond warmth to bring a sense of bliss.
Facts
Launching Monday, October 26, 2026
A lineup of 11 styles
A long-selling product marking its 10th anniversary this year
230,000 pairs sold cumulatively
500 lucky winners will receive an exclusive 「Mofu 1」 charm
「超かぐや姫！×東京ドームシティ～MEMORIAL WONDER LAND～」 to be held: attractions set to iconic songs and illuminated AR displays. Experience the film 「超かぐや姫！」 with all your senses at Tokyo Dome City for 38 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社東京ドーム、東京ドームシティ、TOKYO DOME CITY e-Ticket Store、アソビュー！、KKday、ジオポリス、DMMスクラッチ、MX4D®、4DX、SCREENX、ULTRA 4DX、Dolby Atmos®、スタジオコロリド、スタジオクロマト、コロリド・ツインエンジンパートナーズ
Moving vulnerability information from “a technical department issue” to “a management decision.” UCK launches a security information site for the AI and DX era
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UCK Inc. Japan合同会社 has launched a 「Security Report」 site that organizes cybersecurity risks and responses based on information such as CVEs, supporting the creation of systems that involve not only technical departments but also management.
Facts
Established: March 2019
Shinagawa Intercity Building A, 28th Floor
Companies mentioned：UCK Inc. Japan 合同会社、米国国立標準技術研究所、NIST、National Vulnerability Database、NVD、米国サイバーセキュリティ・社会基盤安全保障庁、CISA
“No more bowing” monitor arm starts at a commemorative price of ¥3,280. The “NB ERGONOMIC A5” series, equipped with mechanical springs, surpasses 20,000 units in Japan within half a year of launch — global brand NB makes a full-scale entry into Japan
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株式会社リンクエッジ, Japan’s exclusive distributor of global brand “NB ERGONOMIC,” is rolling out the “A5” series of monitor arms equipped with mechanical springs. Sales in Japan surpassed 20,000 units within half a year of launch, and the product is now on sale at commemorative prices starting at ¥3,280.
Turn places you “want to visit” found in videos into an itinerary with AI. One Laplace launches “BLAIGHT,” an AI outing and travel app — also begins recruiting listing partners in railways, activities, and dining
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One Laplace株式会社 released “BLAIGHT,” a travel app that uses AI to automatically generate a 1-day itinerary from places users “want to visit” found in videos, on October 22, 2026. It has begun recruiting listing partners among railway companies, activity facilities, restaurants, and local governments, positioning the service as a new marketing channel to drive visits.
白鵬ダヤン相撲＆スポーツ株式会社 President and CEO Sho Hakuho participates as an official ambassador at the 6th World Nomad Games 2026; Japan’s Jono Shin Mitsubashi places 3rd in sumo
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Sho Hakuho, president and CEO of 白鵬ダヤン相撲＆スポーツ株式会社, participated as an official ambassador at the 6th World Nomad Games 2026, held in the Kyrgyz Republic. In sumo, Japan’s Jono Shin Mitsuhashi placed 3rd.
学校法人名古屋国際学園 (NIS) will hold “NIS Open Campus Day” on October 31, 2026. Visitors can experience its continuous international education from early childhood through high school through sample lessons and campus tours.
SYMMETRY to hold regular online seminars for local governments; first session on November 6 will focus on “Infrastructure maintenance initiatives learned from local governments in Kyushu”
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株式会社SYMMETRY announced that it will regularly hold online seminars for local governments to share infrastructure maintenance initiatives. The first session will be held on November 6, 2026, on the theme “Infrastructure maintenance initiatives learned from local governments in Kyushu.” Participation is free.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Road bridge inspections are in their 3rd cycle
Approximately one in 4 municipalities have no technical staff
[Joint release] Shelltas and JAL Agriport launch joint demonstration project for sustainable agriculture
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株式会社Shelltas and JAL Agriport will launch a demonstration project for sustainable agriculture at “JAL FARM” in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, starting in October 2026 and running for about 1 year. The project will use “SeaFect®,” a calcium material derived from scallop shells.
A new option for the live house norm of a “1-drink minimum.”
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アームエンタープライズ株式会社 and 株式会社ソナーユー will launch “MIRUTOMO,” a monthly subscription community offering an alternative to live houses’ “1-drink minimum,” on December 1, 2026. It will offer a new live music experience, including waiving drink charges for members upon entry.
株式会社エム・データ joins KDDI’s conversational AI service “Buffmee,” beginning to provide trend information based on TV metadata
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株式会社エム・データ has integrated TV metadata with KDDI’s conversational AI service “Buffmee” and begun providing trend information content based on television programs.
Facts
About 150 content items
980 yen per month
Around 40 people at any given time
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
5 Tokyo-based broadcasters
Companies mentioned：株式会社エム・データ、KDDI株式会社、M Data CO.,LTD
What middle managers need in the VUCA era is not “mental toughness” but “the right way to grapple with problems.” Training program on “How Middle Managers Can Think Through Their Challenges” launches, developed by an executive coach and strategy consultant
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株式会社SAKUSEN TOKYO has launched “How Middle Managers Can Think Through Their Challenges,” a training program that systematizes “the right way to grapple with problems” for middle managers in the VUCA era. Based on a structured-thinking method published by its developer, CEO Masayuki Hori, in his book “悩み方が10割,” the program aims to deepen self-awareness and develop action plans by breaking down tasks.
ETS Japan × SEKAIA publishes interview: “TOEFL® is not the finish line but the starting line”
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SEKAIA株式会社 has published an interview with ETS Japan合同会社 on its official website. They discussed why the TOEFL® test is valued, trends in 2026, and the skills global talent needs after earning a score.
Our AI role-play app “Role Coach AI” selected for the AI Sales Role-Playing Tournament hosted by the Second Regional Banks Association’s SARBLAB — more than 600 participants from 24 second-tier regional banks
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株式会社Ippu Senkin has been selected to provide its AI role-play application “Role Coach AI” for the “AI Sales Role-Playing Tournament” hosted by SARBLAB, operated by 一般社団法人第二地方銀行協会. The tournament begins on November 4, 2026, with about 600 participants from 24 second-tier regional banks, in what is a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative using generative AI to play the role of customers.
アオラナウ to exhibit as a platinum sponsor at “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026”
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アオラナウ株式会社 will exhibit as a platinum sponsor at “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026,” to be held at Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa on October 27 and 28, 2026. President and CEO Tomoyuki Wagatsuma will also take the stage and give live demonstrations of 6 offerings combining ServiceNow and AI.
GLC GROUP to open “Minn Naha Miebashi” in Naha, Okinawa, on October 24
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GLC GROUP Co., Ltd. opened “Minn Naha Miebashi,” a next-generation apartment hotel in Naha, Okinawa, on October 24, 2026. The property is being developed under a franchise agreement between GLC COMPASS and SQUEEZE, and its guest rooms feature furniture from Vegacorporation’s LOWYA brand.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
41㎡
Up to 6 people
42 rooms in total
Maximum capacity: 252 people
Companies mentioned：GLC GROUP 株式会社、GLC COMPASS株式会社、株式会社SQUEEZE、株式会社ベガコーポレーション
[Nov. 16] Japan Customer Success Association to host “JCSA Knowledge Hub,” a special case-study seminar featuring NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS
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一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会 will hold “JCSA Knowledge Hub,” a special event showcasing customer success case studies from NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, on November 16, 2026.
A “drinkable curry bun”? “Brioche-Yaki Curry Bun” makes its debut at Comme'N TOKYO
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Comme'N TOKYO, a bakery based in Kuhonbutsu, Tokyo, began selling “Brioche-Yaki Curry Bun,” a new product made with brioche dough, on October 19, 2026. The price is 580 yen (tax included).
Tokyo Artisan Intelligence (TAI) raises a total of 1.27 billion yen in the first close of its Series C, accelerating business expansion across 2 pillars: AI solutions and AI semiconductor chips
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Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社 raised a total of 1.27 billion yen in the first close of its Series C, accelerating the expansion and global rollout of its AI solutions and AI semiconductor chip businesses.
中央日本土地建物グループ株式会社 announced that it has launched a special website to mark the 10th anniversary of the November 25, 2026, opening of “京橋エドグラン,” a mixed-use complex managed by one of its subsidiaries. A variety of anniversary initiatives, including corporate and community partnerships, will run through October 2027.
[Real estate investment survey of people in their 30s and 40s] 30.3% of people in their 30s “considered seeking advice but decided against it”; 62.3% of those in their 40s “have never thought about seeking advice.” Reasons for not proceeding: “pushy sales” among people in their 30s and “company credibility” among those in their 40s
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Propally株式会社 has released the results of an April 2026 survey on attitudes toward seeking advice about real estate investment. People in their 30s were more likely to forgo consultations due to concerns about “pushy sales,” while those in their 40s were more likely not to consider seeking advice at all because of concerns about “company credibility” or a lack of information to make a decision. The findings show that psychological barriers differ by age group.
Facts
Valid responses: 180 people
People in their 30s: 35.0% said, “I thought they might use pushy sales tactics”
People in their 40s: 42.9% said, “I couldn’t determine which company was trustworthy”
ヴィブラム Japan launches “Long Lasting Confidence,” a global campaign targeting growing demand in the work and safety sector
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In response to growing demand in the work and safety sector, ヴィブラム・ジャパン has been running the global campaign “Long Lasting Confidence” since October 2026 to highlight the durability and reliability of its soles.
AI Hack’s AIO analytics tool “AI Hack” adds support for the latest AI models, “Claude Sonnet 5.5” and “GPT-6.1 Sol”
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株式会社AI Hack announced that its AIO analytics tool “AI Hack” now supports Anthropic社’s “Claude Sonnet 5.5” and OpenAI社’s “GPT-6.1 Sol.” This enables users to visualize in real time how prominently their brands appear and how often they are cited by the latest AI models.
Hakodate’s western district connects inns, cafes and dining within walking distance. Staple to open new wing of “Portside Inn Hakodate” on October 31
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株式会社Staple will open a new wing of “Portside Inn Hakodate” in Hakodate’s western district on October 31, 2026. The property will have 8 guest rooms and a dining venue, “PSI Table,” creating a stay experience connected to existing inns and cafes within walking distance.
Launch of “Beyondge AI Studio for GxP,” an AI implementation support service for pharmaceutical and medical device operations
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Beyondge株式会社 has launched “Beyondge AI Studio for GxP,” an AI implementation support service for pharmaceutical and medical device operations (GxP). The service provides end-to-end support, from planning based on SOPs through implementation and validation, with the initial assessment offered free of charge. It uses Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint, and emphasizes confidential information protection and in-house development.
Facts
1 procedure manual
3 weeks from kickoff
A working operational process in 90 days
Target: 3 business days
Companies mentioned：Beyondge株式会社、株式会社ホロラボ、Senxeed Robotics株式会社、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社SBWorks
株式会社ユービーセキュア began offering “AI-Driven Smartphone Application Assessment” for Android apps on October 26, 2026. To address A2B attacks flagged by NICT, the service combines AI agents and security assessors to provide stable-quality app analysis and a list of API endpoints.
A web media outlet covering domestic and international “new business news”—information on new services, partnerships, trials, withdrawals, and more, offering ideas for your company’s new business initiatives
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has launched “New Business News,” a web media outlet that examines news about new services and partnerships in Japan and abroad from a business-building perspective.
BNS expands hotel revitalization business for aging and underused properties
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株式会社BARE NOTE STUDIO collaborated with 株式会社東京アセットソリューション to open the boutique hotel “illi Sui Asakusa-Ryogoku” in Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, in September 2026. The company is expanding its “real estate revitalization scheme,” which converts aging buildings and underused properties into hotels, and the “illi Stays & Hotels” brand has surpassed 100 rooms in total.
長岡市 and 長岡造形大学 will present “VideoListening2026,” an audiovisual installation by media artist 山本信一, starting November 14, 2026. The venue is the multi-purpose space in the basement of 米百俵プレイスミライエ長岡, where “Luminous Field,” a work by 山本信一 and 大野哲二, will be exhibited.
Held a press conference announcing the Okinawa Amateur Baseball All-Stars vs. JWL All-Stars, presented by 面白法人カヤック
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株式会社ジャパンリーグ announced that the “Okinawa Amateur Baseball All-Stars vs. JWL All-Stars” event will be held on December 5, 2026, at Koza Shinkin Stadium, with special title sponsorship from 面白法人カヤック. The event is organized by Radio Okinawa and the Japan League.
Facts
To be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Koza Shinkin Stadium (Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture)
It began in 1995 and will be held for the 31st time
About 180 teams compete in 3 categories: champion, senior (ages 40 and over), and women’s
125 participants from 16 countries took part in the 2025 tournament
Scouts from 49 teams came to observe
All 7 poster designs were unveiled for the first time at the press conference
The 20 members of the “Okinawa Amateur Baseball All-Stars” are
Win tickets to the December 5 game for 50 pairs, or 100 people, by lottery
1 vote for every ¥500 spent, including tax, as shown on your shopping receipt
ROUTE06 signs partnership agreement with リグリットパートナーズ to advance enterprise AX through AI requirements definition platform “Acsim” and an on-site, collaborative engineering organization
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株式会社ROUTE06 and AX/DX consulting firm 株式会社Re-grit Partners have signed a partnership agreement to establish a support framework for enterprise AI transformation (AX), combining the AI requirements definition platform “Acsim” with an on-site, collaborative engineering organization.
八千代ソリューションズ COO 山口 修平 to speak at specialist seminar on semiconductor production line maintenance, addressing “How to deal with sudden equipment stoppages and pass on technical expertise”
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山口修平, COO of 八千代ソリューションズ株式会社, will speak at an online seminar hosted by グローバルネット株式 on November 5, 2026, giving a presentation on sudden equipment stoppages and the transfer of technical expertise.
Among personnel who have obtained ISMS or PrivacyMark certification, 63.9% took 6 months or more to obtain it. What does the burden of post-certification operations and renewal look like? — Survey on the Acquisition and Operation of ISMS and PrivacyMark Certifications 2026 —
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A survey conducted by 株式会社日本パープル, “Survey on the Acquisition and Operation of ISMS and PrivacyMark Certifications 2026,” found that 63.9% of personnel who had obtained certification took 6 months or more to do so, while 85.1% were concerned about renewal audits. When selecting a consulting firm, the breadth of services handled was considered more important than cost.
株式会社パレットグループ begins handling the English and Japanese versions of Flesh and Blood “Outbreak” booster packs
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The トレカ商事カンパニー of 株式会社パレットグループ will begin wholesale sales of the English and Japanese versions of Flesh and Blood “Outbreak” booster packs, scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
Facts
Feb. 12, 2027
¥5,760 (tax included)
¥20,328 (tax included)
At least 1 year of operating history
December 14, 2017
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社パレットグループ、パレットグループ、トレカ商事カンパニー、株式会社Arii、Palette Group Inc.
[Press Release] Automated scouting service “AIスカウトかんりくん” surpasses 200 adopting companies 10 months after launch
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HRクラウド株式会社’s automated scouting service for new graduate recruitment, “AIスカウトかんりくん,” has surpassed 200 adopting companies in about 10 months since launch.
Facts
A cumulative 200 companies
Human resources and consulting (19.1%)
Construction and real estate (15.7%)
IT and telecommunications (15.3%)
Companies with 101–300 employees accounted for 30.4%
Companies with 1,001 or more employees also accounted for 13.0%
About 4 times the same period of the previous year
Penta Security launches diagnostic service to immediately check for exposure to “PHP2Shell,” a serious PHP vulnerability
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Penta Security has launched the free “Cloudbric PHP2Shell Vulnerability Check Service” to check for exposure to the serious PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell” and distributed custom rules for its WAF products.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Oct. 26, 2026
171 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、Penta Security Inc.
Tachikawa Blind Industry will exhibit at the international interior design trade fair JAPANTEX 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, with interactive displays centered on new and motorized products.
Facts
Capital: 4.475 billion yen
3 days, from Nov. 18 (Wed.) to Nov. 20 (Fri.)
Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), West Hall 4
Regrit Partners signs partnership agreement with ROUTE06 to provide AI requirements definition and development platform Acsim
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株式会社リグリットパートナーズ has signed a business partnership agreement with 株式会社ROUTE06 and will begin promoting an AX consulting and engineering framework using the AI requirements definition and development platform Acsim.
チューリッヒ保険会社 partners with 北海道信用金庫 to begin offering accident insurance by direct mail to customers with deposit accounts
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チューリッヒ保険会社 will partner with 北海道信用金庫 to begin offering accident insurance by direct mail to customers with deposit accounts at the credit union from Oct. 26, 2026. This is its first initiative with a credit union and its 43rd partnership with a financial institution.
Win a “Pillow That Sheep Don’t Need”! New member campaign for BlackRams Tokyo official fan club RAMOVE
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リコーブラックラムズ東京, in collaboration with MOON-X Japan株式会社太陽カンパニー, will run a campaign from Oct. 31 to Nov. 15, 2026, giving away a “Pillow That Sheep Don’t Need” to 15 randomly selected new members of its official fan club RAMOVE.
Facts
15 people will be selected by lottery
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 15
With cumulative sales of more than 1.6 million units＊
Sankei Building’s KiGi AKIHABARA wins Forestry Agency Director-General’s Award in Reiwa 8 Wood Use Promotion Contest
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KiGi AKIHABARA, a hybrid timber-and-steel office building jointly developed by 株式会社サンケイビル, 株式会社熊谷組, and 住友林業株式会社, won the Forestry Agency Director-General’s Award in the Outstanding Facilities category of the Reiwa 8 Wood Use Promotion Contest, organized by the Central Council for the Promotion of Wood Use.
Grand opening of anniversary photo studio HAPISTA 新綱島MICCA店！
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株式会社デコルテ will hold the grand opening of its anniversary photo studio HAPISTA 新綱島MICCA店 on Oct. 28, 2026, inside the 新綱島MICCA complex in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Wins Excellence Award in the Satoyama category of the Japan Times-hosted Sustainable Japan Award 2026! Takes part in awards ceremony and panel session
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NPO法人須磨ユニバーサルビーチプロジェクト won the Excellence Award in the Satoyama category of the Sustainable Japan Award 2026, hosted by 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ, and took part in the awards ceremony and panel session held on Sept. 29.
Facts
Sustainable Japan Award 2026
September 29 (Tue.)
Original14時00分〜
Original16時00分〜
Original17時00分
No. 2 in the world
Companies mentioned：NPO法人須磨ユニバーサルビーチプロジェクト、株式会社ジャパンタイムズ、国際文化会館、環境省、経済産業省、金融庁、Sustainable Japan Network、日本総合研究所、京都里山SDGsめぐるプロジェクト（一社）びっくりエコ研究所、那須まちづくり広場、紅花推進協議会、オガル株式会社、サラヤ株式会社、一般社団法人Earth Company、森永乳業株式会社、日本跡取り娘共育協会、教育出版
[Nov. 25, free online seminar] “Canva × ASUKABOOK: Practical Album Design Techniques Using Canva” for professional photographers
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株式会社アスカネット will hold a free online seminar for professional photographers on Nov. 25, 2026, explaining practical album design techniques using Canva and ASUKABOOK Maker2.
“President’s Alter Ego” adds a “Membership Retention and Store Revenue Growth Package” for fitness gyms, supporting improvements in enrollment rate, retention rate, average spending per member, and profits
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering its “Membership Retention and Store Revenue Growth Package” for fitness gym operators through its management support service for small and medium-sized businesses, “President’s Alter Ego,” on Oct. 26, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
At a gym with 500 members at the start of the month
If the monthly cancellation rate is 5%
That means 25 people cancel their memberships each month
Former Keizai Doyukai representative secretary-general Tsuyoshi Niinami launches newsletter on professional writing platform theLetter
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Tsuyoshi Niinami, former representative secretary-general of Keizai Doyukai, has launched a newsletter on theLetter, a professional writing platform operated by 株式会社OutNow.
IDOM announces “Gulliver AX Declaration,” adopting Salesforce and Databricks companywide to transform customer experiences at “local car dealerships” through AI agents and data utilization
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株式会社IDOM announced its “Gulliver AX Declaration” on Oct. 26, 2026, and will adopt Salesforce’s Agentforce and Databricks companywide to advance customer experiences and business transformation using AI agents.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
2030
2022
January 2025
November 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDOM、ガリバー、Salesforce、Databricks、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、Databricks Japan株式会社、株式会社IDOM Digital Drive、株式会社IDOM Intelligence & Technology
Net Off takes on “low wages”: A “reuse × welfare” model delivering wages for people with disabilities more than 2 times the national average launches in Narumi, Nagoya
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Net Off, a subsidiary of ReNet Japan Group, opened the Smile Labo Narumi Type B continuous employment support facility in Midori Ward, Nagoya, on Oct. 1, 2026. It aims to improve wages for people with disabilities through collaboration with its reuse business.
Founded in the 17th century, the historic Lille, France patisserie MÉERT（メール） will open its first store in Japan on Dec. 2 at Grand Artisan, B1 floor, main building, 伊勢丹新宿店
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株式会社ユーハイム has signed a licensing agreement with the historic Lille, France patisserie MÉERT（メール） and will open its first store in Japan at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Dec. 2.
Popular specialty nori bento shop 「刷毛じょうゆ 海苔弁山登り」 available through 「くるめし弁当」 starting Oct. 26!
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「くるめし弁当」, one of Japan’s largest bento delivery services for businesses, began offering bento from specialty nori bento shop 「刷毛じょうゆ 海苔弁山登り」 on Oct. 26, 2026.
Experience every facet of beauty today! Advance program reservations for “Beauty Meet-Up,” an off-site event at Tokyo Beauty Week 2026, open Oct. 26 (Mon)
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トレンダーズ株式会社, a co-hosting company for Tokyo Beauty Week 2026, has planned and will operate the off-site event “Beauty Meet-Up.” Advance program reservations open Oct. 26.
Facts
Begins at noon on Oct. 26, 2026
Event period: Nov. 18 (Wed) to Nov. 24 (Tue), 2026
SQUEEZE’s first collaboration with GLC GROUP: “Minn 那覇美栄橋,” the Minn brand’s first location in Okinawa, opens Oct. 24
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株式会社SQUEEZE and GLC COMPASS, a wholly owned subsidiary of GLC GROUP, will open the apartment hotel “Minn 那覇美栄橋” in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 24, 2026, as the first project in their collaboration. The property is the Minn brand’s first location in Okinawa and combines SQUEEZE’s AX platform “suitebook” with GLC GROUP’s development capabilities.
Report on next-generation support activities through fashion by ジーユー and ジョイセフ
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ジーユー partnered with ジョイセフ to hold a secondhand clothing donation event on International Day of the Girl, provide clothing assistance to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, and donate a portion of accessory sales proceeds from all stores and its Taiwan business.
「野田クリの野望～ゲーム天下統一への道～」: Noda Kuri and Oda Nobunaga team up in a dream collaboration!? A special feature on 「信長の野望」! Early gameplay and footage of the latest title, 「信長の野望 飛翔」! Airing tomorrow, Oct. 27 (Tue) at 8:57 p.m.
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The Oct. 27 broadcast of TOKYO MX’s gaming variety show 「野田クリの野望～ゲーム天下統一への道～」 will feature 「信長の野望」. The producer of the latest title, 「信長の野望 飛翔」, will appear, with early gameplay and footage from the game.
「la.f...」 releases its 2026 winter collection catalog online
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Women’s fashion brand 「la.f...」, operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, has released visuals from its 2026 winter collection on its official online site, 「J Lounge」.
[Official online store early release / sold out in 8 days] ドクターブロナー’s new “マジックソープ ユズレモン” returns for advance online sales on Oct. 26 (Mon)! This much-talked-about product, inspired by Japan’s yuzu culture and developed over 3 years, is back.
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「ドクターブロナー」, the organic body care brand of 株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ, is bringing back online sales of “マジックソープ ユズレモン,” inspired by Japan’s yuzu culture, from Oct. 26 after it sold out 8 days after its initial release. It will launch nationwide on Nov. 18, 2026.
Mie Inabe Techno Park General Plant receives the “Civic Award”
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株式会社アクティオ’s Mie Inabe Techno Park General Plant received the “Civic Award” from Inabe City on October 17, 2026, for its contributions to the community.
Travel booking service NEWT（ニュート） launches “Find Halloween-only prices” campaign, featuring a pumpkin icon
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Travel booking service NEWT, operated by 株式会社令和トラベル, is holding a Halloween promotion on October 31, 2026, offering tours at special prices and coupons marked with a pumpkin icon.
IDOM adopts Agentforce across the board as its AI agent development platform for sales negotiations, aims to generate 6 billion yen in annual sales with its “automated follow-up AI agent”
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株式会社IDOM announced that it will adopt Salesforce’s AI agent platform Agentforce across the board as its development platform for sales negotiations, as part of its transformation of its used-car sales business. It aims to generate approximately 6 billion yen in annual sales using its “automated follow-up AI agent.”
テックタッチ wins top “Leader” honor in 3 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” with 2 categories winning for 15 consecutive terms
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テックタッチ株式会社’s AI-powered digital adoption platform, テックタッチ, won the top “Leader” honor in 3 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.” It marks the 15th consecutive term for 2 of the categories.
Facts
Evaluations were based on approximately 164,000 reviews
More than 16 million users were using the service as of the end of September 2026 (according to the company)
Companies mentioned：テックタッチ株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、株式会社ドクタートラスト、デロイト トーマツ グループ、経済産業省、週刊東洋経済、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール
Which pages do ChatGPT and Claude use to answer questions about products and services? CINC adds a feature to retrieve cited URLs to its in-house AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO) tool
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株式会社CINC has added a feature to retrieve URLs cited by ChatGPT and Claude to its in-house AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO) tool, helping users identify AI information sources and consider measures.
Jointly developed by @cosme+ and Cycle.me! “Unsweetened Straight Tea with Fragrant Apple Aroma,” a wellness tea inspired by feedback from 4,400 @cosme members, launches Wednesday, November 18
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株式会社アイスタイルプロダクツ will launch “Unsweetened Straight Tea with Fragrant Apple Aroma,” jointly developed by @cosme+ and Cycle.me, on November 18, 2026.
Two plush prize items featuring “Ruby” and “Amber” join the 『LOVOT』 lineup!
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GROOVE X株式会社 will roll out 2 types of plush prize items—a mascot and a “Mofugutto” plush—featuring “Ruby” and “Amber” from the family robot 『LOVOT』 at amusement facilities starting in the 4th week of November 2026.
株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター released the book 『生成AIでつくる小さな会社の人事のしくみ』 on October 26, 2026. It explains how small businesses can use generative AI to systematize human resources operations.
12 shops at “Toranomon Alcea Tower” take part in “Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping: A culinary tour of food and drink”
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12 shops at “Toranomon Alcea Tower,” operated by Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, will take part in “Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping,” an event held at “Toranomon Hills,” operated by Mori Building.
Facts
12 restaurants
Nov. 2 (Mon.)–12 (Thu.), 2026
From 1,000 yen
A record 92 establishments
Participation fee: 500 yen
Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産株式会社、森ビル株式会社、WCB The Room、West Coast Brewing、フリッツ・ブルージュ、FRESH CHEESE STUDIO、イソラビオ、ビオセボン・ジャポン株式会社
【First-ever achievement for VALX! Five Amazon best-seller ranking No. 1 spots】“VALX Hybrid Protein” tops 5 categories approximately 5 months after launch!
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VALX株式会社’s “VALX Hybrid Protein” took the No. 1 spot in Amazon best-seller rankings in 5 categories, including dietary supplements, approximately 5 months after launch.
Facts
No. 1 in 5 categories
Approximately 5 months after launch
Just 49 days after regular sales resumed
The channel has more than 790,000 subscribers.
More than 1.56 million total social media followers
★Event information★ The sun rises over Nakano again this year! Experience the hard-boiled, pop world of 『コブラ』 at “COBRA POP UP STORE -COSMIC DRIVE-” at 墓場の画廊!
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP will hold “COBRA POP UP STORE -COSMIC DRIVE-,” a pop-up store themed around the world of 『コブラ』, at 墓場の画廊’s Nakano store and online store from November 19 to December 14, 2026.
“Dashi Shabu O-ban-zai Okaka,” a specialty shop where guests can savor dashi to their heart’s content, makes its Kyushu debut at Huis Ten Bosch. Opening set for Sunday, November 1
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“Dashi Shabu O-ban-zai Okaka” will make its Kyushu debut at Huis Ten Bosch, opening on November 1.
Facts
An ultra-thin 0.01 mm
Opening date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：ハウステンボス株式会社、株式会社Brand Bank Company
【At Home survey】Asking rents for rental apartments and condominiums in major cities nationwide (September 2026)
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アットホーム株式会社 released data on asking rents for rental apartments and condominiums in major cities across Japan for September 2026. Year-on-year increases were seen in some areas of the Tokyo metropolitan region and other major cities, with demand for properties suited to single residents particularly strong.
Collaboration with Sanrio Characters, including Pompompurin, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026! New cute, convenient baking items made for sharing.
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貝印株式会社 will begin selling 8 baking items created in collaboration with Sanrio Characters on October 26, 2026.
【Bring a carefully crafted cup into your daily life】A visual guide to the rich worlds of tea and coffee. Two new books, 『コーヒータイム』 and 『おいしい紅茶』, from the “暮らしの図鑑” series cover basic knowledge and how to choose equipment, and launch simultaneously on 10/26
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株式会社翔泳社 released 2 new books in the “暮らしの図鑑” series on October 26: 『コーヒータイム』 and 『おいしい紅茶』, which explain the basics of coffee and tea and how to choose equipment.
Elementary school students only! Submit your monitoring report for the Godzilla Interception Operation!
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A monitoring report submission event exclusively for elementary school students will be held starting November 28, 2026, at the Godzilla Interception Operation at Nijigen no Mori, the anime park in Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park.
[Free admission] 第一法規 will exhibit at the Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026!
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第一法規株式会社 will exhibit at the Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026, one of Japan’s largest information systems exhibitions for local governments, and showcase services including the beta version of ELDA, which supports local government DX and AI adoption, and Suguraku.
Facts
Adopted by more than 80% of local governments nationwide
According to the results of a survey on J-Beauty by 株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング, more than half of respondents said Japanese beauty services and products are “high quality” and believed they would also be well received overseas. The survey also found that more than 90% of beauty product users use Japanese brands.
Toward creative reconstruction that opens up the future for students in Kansai and Noto: Noto “Iyasaka” Festival to be held in Noto in November 2026
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An organizing committee led by 株式会社日本旅行 will hold the Noto “Iyasaka” Festival on November 28 and 29, 2026, to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Students from Kansai and Noto will take part and work toward creative reconstruction through workshops and exchange activities.
Retro-modern key visual unveiled for Hinomaru Brothers, starring Seiichi Tanabe and Shunsuke Kazama! Giveaway campaign featuring ノリタケ fine tableware and other prizes also announced!
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TV Aichi announced that it has unveiled the key visual for the special drama Hinomaru Brothers, co-starring Seiichi Tanabe and Shunsuke Kazama, and will hold a giveaway campaign featuring ノリタケ tableware and other prizes.
[First in Kyushu] Fifth location for the brand, Dash Shabu Obanzai Okaka, coming to Huis Ten Bosch! Grand opening Sunday, November 1, 2026
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A new location of Dash Shabu Obanzai Okaka, the brand’s fifth, operated by Brand Bank Company, a group company of GYRO HOLDINGS株式会社, will grand-open at Huis Ten Bosch on November 1, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Just 0.01 millimeters thin
¥5,400 per adult
¥4,900 per adult
Companies mentioned：GYRO HOLDINGS株式会社、株式会社Brand Bank Company、株式会社ファイブ.シー、ハウステンボス株式会社
Add Okinawa’s bounty to festive winter Mediterranean cuisine / The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha
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From November 1, 2026, to January 29, 2027, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha will serve Mediterranean-style lunch sets, buffets and dinners featuring Okinawan ingredients at THE 7th TERRACE RYUKYU.
Originalニューバランス、アートユニット「GOO CHOKI PAR」とともに、スポーツから遠ざかっていた人へ“言葉”が走り出すきっかけをつくる共同プロジェクト「Running with words」を始動。
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株式会社ニューバランスジャパン has launched the “Running with words” project in collaboration with art unit GOO CHOKI PAR and will release a limited-edition apparel collection designed to make sports more accessible starting October 30, 2026.
[Celebrating 10 million servings sold] In thanks to our customers, Koikeya Freshly Fried Direct Delivery gets its first-ever 10% increase in contents! Orders open at the Koikeya online shop from Monday, October 26
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To mark cumulative sales of Koikeya Freshly Fried Direct Delivery surpassing 10 million servings, 株式会社湖池屋 will launch a new product with 10% more contents through its online shop starting October 26, 2026.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s BEOMGYU makes his first solo cover appearance on the special edition of Numéro Tokyo’s December issue! A closer look at the new appeal of “grown-up BEOMGYU” as he turns 25
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s BEOMGYU makes his first solo cover appearance on the special edition of Numéro Tokyo’s December issue. The issue features a long interview in which he talks about the appeal of “grown-up BEOMGYU” as he turns 25, his bond with the members and his feelings for MOA.
Facts
Special edition of the December issue of Numéro TOKYO
“Grown-up BEOMGYU” turns 25
About 7 years after debut
An 8-page special story
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：TOMORROW X TOGETHER、MARNI、Numéro TOKYO、株式会社扶桑社、Amazon
Starting Oct. 26, 2026, 花王 will launch a special website to help with year-end cleaning and introduce 9 cleaning routines using products such as “マジックリン” and “クイックル.”
“FUJI-Q Ramen Festival 2026” to be held Nov. 13 (Fri.)–15 (Sun.)
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富士急ハイランド, co-hosting the event with テレビ山梨, will hold “FUJI-Q Ramen Festival 2026” from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026. Six ramen shops from across Japan will set up stalls, and the event will feature promotions linked to attractions and a stamp rally.
Facts
3 days, from November 13, 2026 (Friday) through 15 (Sunday)
[星のや沖縄] Where 600 years of tradition meets the innovation of barrel aging: Experience awamori’s profound appeal with “泡盛ディスカバリー”
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星のや沖縄 will offer “泡盛ディスカバリー” from Dec. 11, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. The program offers a 3-night, 4-day experience comparing and sampling awamori aged in traditional jars and innovative barrel-aged awamori. It also includes a limestone cave tour, a visit to 神村酒造, and pairings with Ryukyu Gastronomia.
FamilyMart and コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン hold cleanup around the factory producing “茶流彩彩 コーン茶 600ml”; cleanup activity raises awareness of resource recycling
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株式会社ファミリーマート and コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン conducted a cleanup on Oct. 15, 2026, around the Kyoto factory and nearby stores, deepening awareness of resource recycling.