Enjoy delicious game meat at participating stores and win local specialties! The “Awa Jimiei Festival,” featuring a diverse menu, starts Nov. 15 (Sunday)
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徳島県 will hold the “Awa Jimiei Festival” from Nov. 15, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027, to promote consumption of its original “Awa Jimiei” brand. Participating stores will serve game meat dishes, and 15 people will be selected by lottery from among survey respondents to receive prizes.
Race for the top of the points standings heats up! Results of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division S Round 5”
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Results of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division S Round 5.” KADOKAWA FAV gaming surged into first place with 40 points, while Saishunkan Sol 熊本 and 広島 TEAM iXA also claimed victories, intensifying the race near the top of the points standings.
Facts
40 points
30 points
10 points
Round 5
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、KADOKAWA FAV gaming、ZETA DIVISION Geekly、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN、広島 TEAM iXA、Crazy Raccoon、REJECT、名古屋NTPOJA、RIDDLE ORDER、VARREL、DetonatioN FocusMe、Good 8 Squad、CAPCOM eSports
New local guide group “Wajimaru Guide” launches in Noto’s Wajima!
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一般社団法人輪島市観光協会 has launched “Wajimaru Guide,” a walking tour guide group run by local residents, and began holding classes in July 2026. It will hold a trial event for local residents in November and plans to begin full-scale activities in April 2027.
pCloud Halloween Campaign Part 2: “pCloud Encryption” lifetime plan offered at 50% off 【Limited time through Oct. 31】
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pCloud International AG, provider of the Swiss cloud storage service pCloud, is offering the “pCloud Encryption” lifetime plan at 50% off as part 2 of its Halloween campaign, starting Oct. 26, 2026. The offer runs through Oct. 31.
Facts
50% off
Regular price: $229
Promotional price: $115
More than 24 million users worldwide
13 years of security operations
Companies mentioned：pCloud International AG、pCloud
【Chiba/Sodegaura】“Civic Hall and Community Center Festival” to be held!
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袖ケ浦市 will hold the “Civic Hall and Community Center Festival” at civic halls and community centers across the city from Oct. 31 to Nov. 15. The event will feature exhibitions and presentations of learning成果, food stalls, sports activities, and other attractions, with the aim of fostering interaction among local residents and helping them enjoy the autumn season of culture, arts, and sports.
オカダアイヨン publishes corporate information feature “Discover Okada Aiyon”
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オカダアイヨン株式会社 has published a corporate information feature titled “Discover Okada Aiyon” on its company information website for investors, customers, and others.
【Is the effort a hassle or a pleasure?】Many activities people want to “skip” outweigh those they find “fun.” More than 50% are willing to put effort into walking, reading, and choosing products
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, surveyed 350 men and women aged 25–59 about their attitudes toward time and effort. A total of 75.4% said they want to save time and effort in everyday life, and for activities such as cleaning and cooking, “wanting to skip it” outweighed “finding it fun.” In contrast, more than half were willing to put effort into hobbies such as walking and reading, and 76.1% of those who deliberately spent time on something felt it was “worth the time.”
Facts
75.4% said they want to “save time and effort” in everyday life
Survey of 350 men and women aged 25–59 nationwide
Of those who deliberately spend time and effort on things, 76.1% said it was “worth the time”
44.0% said, “I want to save as much time and effort as possible”
31.4% said, “I somewhat want to save time and effort”
A water dispenser as part of a comfortable home: AQUA LEGNO special website launches
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アクアクララ株式会社 has published a special website for its AQUA LEGNO water dispenser, showcasing a design and features created to harmonize with interior spaces. It has been accepting new applications since Oct. 1, 2026, and is running a campaign through March 31, 2027, offering an Amazon gift card worth 4,000 yen, among other rewards.
Facts
Applications opened on Oct. 1, 2026.
The three colors—birch, oak and walnut—are showcased in visuals pairing each with a different living space.
Through March 31, 2027, a campaign is offering new members an Amazon gift card worth 4,000 yen.
A campaign is offering an Amazon gift card worth 4,000 yen.
A benefit offering 2 free water bottles (24L in total) is also available.
Mizuho MSC High School begins partnership with HR高等学院 as a support school
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瑞穂MSC高等学校, operated by 学校法人みずほ学園, and HR高等学院, operated by 株式会社RePlayce, began a partnership as support schools on Oct. 1, 2026, and will begin accepting students through the partnership for enrollment in April 2027.
Facts
The partnership began on Oct. 1, 2026.
This applies to students enrolling in April 2027.
A 100% graduation rate in fiscal 2025
School recommendation program slots at 71 overseas universities
【Early November: Blooming season approaching】 A flower-filled landscape of 500,000 cosmos under the autumn sky【Harvest Hill】
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About 500,000 cosmos have begun to bloom and are reaching their peak at Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill, an experiential agricultural park in Minami Ward, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. A flower-picking experience will be held in early November, and the Wonder Night Hill illumination event is also planned.
BIRKENSTOCK opens a new concept store exploring Ginza's culture through the perspective of “walking”
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BIRKENSTOCK will open its 7th concept store in Japan in Ginza on Nov. 3, 2026. The new store brings together the act of “walking” and Ginza's culture as part of a retail strategy aimed at strengthening the brand's presence.
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
7th store in Japan
1774
About 7,800 employees
2.09 billion euros
More than 12,000 retail stores
More than 90 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：BIRKENSTOCK、Birkenstock Japan 株式会社
【Dior】Autumn menu arrives at ムッシュ ディオール by アンヌ＝ソフィー・ピック in Osaka
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ムッシュ ディオール by アンヌ＝ソフィー・ピック in Osaka has announced new autumn lunch and dinner menus by Anne-Sophie Pic. The menus feature dishes and desserts made with Japanese ingredients, including matsutake mushrooms, Tanba chicken and venison.
Companies mentioned：クリスチャン・ディオール合同会社、ハウス オブ ディオール 心斎橋、ムッシュ ディオール by アンヌ＝ソフィー・ピック、Dior
Following PHP vulnerability issues, Ateam decides to offer paid access to PHP version-up support system “PHP-UP！” to significantly reduce development workload
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株式会社エイチームライフデザイン has begun offering “PHP-UP！,” a PHP version-up support system that significantly reduces development workload, in response to PHP vulnerability issues.
Facts
About 80% of the workload for the verification process
株式会社ブリッジワン’s ビーバーズ ranked No. 1 in 4 categories, including successful placements of licensed professionals, in a survey of the construction industry recruitment market
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ビーバーズ, a recruitment agency specializing in the construction industry and operated by 株式会社ブリッジワン, ranked No. 1 in 4 categories in a market survey by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構: successful placements of licensed professionals, successful placements in construction industry recruitment, successful placements of foreign talent, and the number of construction companies using the service.
Facts
Ranked No. 1 in 4 categories
13 major companies surveyed
More than 20 types of solutions
Those aged 55 and older account for 36.6%
Those aged 29 and under account for just 11.9%
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio is 5.71
サミー株式会社 will hold a collaboration with popular Nagoya Taiwanese restaurant 矢場味仙 from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, to mark Eiriyan's birthday on Nov. 1. The event will feature limited-time menu items, a social media campaign and giveaways of original merchandise.
ヴァレオ and Anritsu to jointly exhibit digital-twin validation solution for SDVs at 5GAA meeting
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ヴァレオ and Anritsu will jointly exhibit a digital-twin validation solution for SDVs at the 39th 5GAA meeting, to be held in New Delhi, India, in October 2026.
ナチュラルスマイルピザ extends 出前館’s “restaurant prices” through Feb. 28, 2027
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ナチュラルスマイルピザ, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, announced that it will extend its “restaurant prices” offer on 出前館 through Feb. 28, 2027. Its Nakayama main branch was also named a 出前館 “top delivery restaurant” for 3 consecutive months.
Azbil and Otec sign capital and business alliance agreement
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アズビル株式会社 and Otec signed a capital and business alliance agreement dated Oct. 26, 2026. Through an additional acquisition of Otec common shares by Azbil, Otec will become an equity-method affiliate.
Facts
750,000 common shares of O-Tech
4.79% voting rights ownership
2,387,000 additional common shares of the company
15.25% voting rights ownership
After the acquisition, Azbil's voting rights ownership will be 20.04%.
[Research Progress Report] Medical-specialized agent LLM based on LLM-jp and trained on case reports cuts hallucinated disease names by 80%
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株式会社プレシジョン announced the development progress of “SIP-jmed-LLM-Precision,” a medical-specialized agent LLM further trained on the domestically developed LLM “LLM-jp-4” using “disease-causality diagrams” compiled from approximately 30,000 cases. The work was conducted as collaborative research for a Cabinet Office SIP Phase 3 project. Evaluation results showed that the share of disease names suspected of being hallucinations fell from 15.5% to 3.0%, while the rate at which the correct disease was listed among the top 10 rose from 27% to 65%. The company will also commercialize “Today’s Medical AI Japanese Input (Precision IME-med),” a Japanese-language input system for medical use based on the research findings, starting in October 2026.
Rapidus and HCLTech announce collaboration on next-generation semiconductor technology
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Rapidus and HCLTech have launched a collaboration to support the development of next-generation semiconductor technology, with HCLTech opening 2 development centers in India.
Facts
2 locations
More than 60 countries
230,000 people
$14.8 billion
¥424.95 billion
Companies mentioned：HCLTech、Rapidus株式会社、HCLTech Japan
ポールトゥウィンホールディングス株式会社 adopts the “Digital Benefits Club”
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ポールトゥウィンホールディングス will adopt the “Digital Benefits Club,” a digital shareholder management platform provided by 株式会社ウィルズ, and offer a special benefit granting points to shareholders who hold at least 1,000 shares as of January 31, 2027.
Facts
All shareholders holding at least 1,000 shares
Shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register of Pole To Win Holdings as of January 31, 2027
For a cumulative total of 600 listed companies in Japan
Olympic gold medalist Yusho Kagami to host a kids' wrestling tournament in Yokohama in January 2027
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株式会社KAWAII announced that it will hold “Yusho Kagami SUNFLOWER CUP 2027,” a kids' wrestling tournament hosted by Paris Olympic gold medalist Yusho Kagami, in Yokohama in January 2027.
More than 50 props, including the “Meguro” motorcycle used in filming, set pieces, and valuable materials on display! “Godzilla Expo: The World of Minus” takes you behind the scenes of film production!
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The special exhibition “Godzilla Expo: The World of Minus,” showcasing behind-the-scenes production of “Godzilla -1.0” and “Godzilla -0.0,” will be held at Daimaru Tokyo in November 2026.
[Ichihara City, 千葉県] 市原市 and 市原警察署 declare strengthened cooperation to prevent improper soil landfill
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市原市 declared strengthened cooperation with 市原警察署 on October 23, Reiwa 8, to protect residents' safety from improper soil landfill. The two bodies aim to prevent violations and respond swiftly by sharing information about violations at an early stage and coordinating on-site responses.
About the “Winter Living Support & Energy-Saving Challenge Campaign 2027”
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Shikoku Electric Power will run the “Winter Living Support & Energy-Saving Challenge Campaign 2027” from January to March 2027, offering bill discounts, points, and prizes through a drawing.
Pole To Win Holdings to offer special benefit marking 15 years since listing
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Pole To Win Holdings announced that it will offer a special benefit granting shareholder points to mark the 15th anniversary of its listing on October 26, 2026.
Facts
15th anniversary of listing
Securities code: 3657
Original2026年10月26日に東京証券取引所上場15周年を迎えました
Second-quarter results for the fiscal year ending January 2027
Annual dividend of ¥16
Dividend yield: 4.60%
Closing price of the company's shares on October 26, 2026: ¥348
“Happy Kids Space Mint No. 4 Higashi-Kawaguchi,” a child development support and after-school day service, to open on November 1, 2026!
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株式会社明光ウェルネス will open “ハッピーキッズスペースみんと第4東川口,” a child development support and after-school day service, on November 1, 2026, and hold facility tours from November 6 to 8.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
The 4th facility in the Higashi-Kawaguchi area
As the 15th facility under the name “Happy Kids Space Mint”
[Taking UJグループ’s technology into the future] Welcomes 5 new specified-skilled foreign workers from Indonesia
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株式会社モリティス, a member of UJグループ that provides comprehensive truck services, has welcomed 5 new specified-skilled foreign workers from Indonesia to address labor shortages in the vehicle maintenance industry, and has developed its own training curriculum and support system for daily life.
Facts
5 specified-skilled foreign workers from the Republic of Indonesia
Bringing a place to belong to those who cannot get there. Initiative launched to create “たゆワゴン,” a mobile place to belong traveling around Edogawa City
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NPO法人しろひげ・たゆらかファンド will launch a crowdfunding campaign on October 19 to set up “たゆワゴン,” a mobile place to belong for people experiencing isolation in Edogawa City. The target is 3 million yen for the first goal and 6 million yen for the final goal.
Facts
From Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Starting Monday, October 19
The number of children refusing to attend school has exceeded 350,000 nationwide
An estimated 1.46 million people nationwide are socially withdrawn
It was revealed that 10,132 people are socially withdrawn
That is about 1 in 68 people
The first goal of 3 million yen is needed
The campaign aims for a final goal of 6 million yen
Korean derma cosmetics brand “Cell Fusion C (Cell Fusion C)” to hold a product briefing in Harajuku, Tokyo, celebrating the launch of its new “Laser Repair Line” skincare range!
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Korean derma cosmetics brand “Cell Fusion C” held a product briefing in Harajuku, Tokyo, on October 24 and 25, 2026, to mark the launch of its new “Laser Repair Line” skincare series. The new products are scheduled to go on sale from November 1 on Qoo10 and other platforms.
Get bitcoin just for attending the event: BITCOIN JAPAN 2026
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株式会社ANAPホールディングス will run a campaign offering 1,000 sats to people who register in advance and attend BITCOIN JAPAN 2026, a major bitcoin event scheduled for November 2026 and hosted by ANAP.
データ・ワン, TVer and ドコモ launch collaboration to grow TVer’s business by linking purchase data, streaming viewing data and dポイントクラブ membership data
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データ・ワン, TVer and NTTドコモ agreed on October 26, 2026, to collaborate on growing TVer’s business by linking their respective purchase data, streaming viewing data and dポイントクラブ membership data. They aim to enable cross-platform analysis from ad viewing to store visits and purchases, expand the user base and encourage continued use.
[ウリドキ] Signs agreement with 奈良市 to promote reuse of unwanted items
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ウリドキ株式会社 and 奈良市 have signed an agreement to promote the reuse of unwanted items, with the aim of creating a circular society. The city will begin offering access to ウリドキ through its website, creating an environment where residents can consider having unwanted items appraised and selling them.
Jomon × Sputnik × Taro Okamoto = “JOMONIK.” Fashion show at 文化服装学院’s cultural festival, where students take on the intersection of the ancient and the futuristic
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About “JOMONIK,” the 2026 cultural festival fashion show organized by students in 文化服装学院’s Part II (evening program). With Jomon, Sputnik and Taro Okamoto as its themes, the show features diverse forms of expression, including the reuse of collected clothing and a live performance by didgeridoo player CHAPA. It is sponsored by 9 companies, including Onward Kashiyama.
田村駒株式会社 has teamed up with やぶ屋 to launch the “Billiken Salt Butter Donut.” A POP UP event will be held at 新世界おみやげもん横丁 on November 1 to mark the launch.
abc株式会社 announces title sponsorship of “abc presents RIZIN.55,” to be held on November 8
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abc株式会社 has announced that it will be the title sponsor of the combat sports event “RIZIN.55,” to be held at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY on November 8, 2026, and that the event will be named “abc presents RIZIN.55.”
ヘッドウォータース builds construction plan risk assessment support system used by approximately 3,000 J-POWER group employees
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株式会社ヘッドウォータース has built an AI-powered risk assessment support system for construction plans, used by approximately 3,000 employees across the 電源開発（J-POWER） group. The system aims to prevent serious workplace accidents and improve operational capabilities. In a validation period from July to September 2026, recall improved by 8.7 points and the number of generated outputs fell by approximately 13.4%.
Yuli Yoshida and Shiho Kuwaki win U.S. and domestic women's tour events in the same week!
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Yuli Yoshida claimed her first victory on the U.S. women's tour at the BMW Ladies Championship, while Shiho Kuwaki earned her 4th win of the season on the domestic women's tour at the NOBUTA GROUP Masters GC Ladies.
New release: mercyu's charm reed diffuser, featuring shimmering pearls and beautiful ribbed glass, adds a decorative touch like an accessory
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Lifestyle Products has launched the Charm Reed Diffuser, featuring a pearl charm, from its fragrance brand “mercyu.” The price is ¥1,650 (tax included).
A new step for ４℃ HOMME+, in a collaboration with TAAKK. The long-awaited capsule collection debuts Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
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Jewelry brand “４℃ HOMME+” from 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ will launch a capsule collection in collaboration with fashion brand “TAAKK” on Oct. 28, 2026, and hold a limited-time POPUP SHOP.
That cactus is now on izakaya menus! Salted kelp salad and cactus skewers made with SABOVEG will be available for a limited time at 神田屋 starting Wednesday, Oct. 28
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2 limited-time menu items made with edible cactus “SABOVEG,” offered by 綿半トレーディング株式会社, will be available starting Oct. 28, 2026, at 18 izakaya locations operated by テンアライド株式会社 under the name 神田屋.
TVer and 博報堂 agree to develop a new planning method using linked data — launching a project to develop a new planning method rooted in understanding consumers by combining consumer awareness survey data with content viewing data —
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TVer and 博報堂 have launched a project to develop a new planning method rooted in understanding consumers, linking consumer awareness survey data from 博報堂ＤＹグループ with viewing data from TVer.
Facts
Approximately 45 million MUB (monthly unique browsers)
The app has been downloaded a total of 90 million times
TVer, ドコモ and データ・ワン launch collaboration to drive TVer’s business growth by linking streaming viewership data, d POINT CLUB membership data and purchase data
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株式会社TVer, 株式会社NTTドコモ and 株式会社データ・ワン agreed on Oct. 26, 2026, to collaborate to drive TVer’s business growth by linking streaming viewership data, d POINT CLUB membership data and purchase data.
Announcement of the 6th domestic seminar for CORE, a manga editor development program, and CORP, a manga rights professional development program
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The 6th domestic online seminar for CORE and CORP, manga editor and rights professional development programs hosted by 株式会社コアミックス and 株式会社角川メディアハウス, will be held on Nov. 26, 2026. The seminar will target the North American market and feature a talk by Deborah Aoki. Admission is free, with capacity limited to the first 300 applicants.
株式会社アルペン signs official sponsorship agreement with W LEAGUE
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株式会社アルペン has signed an official sponsorship agreement with W LEAGUE and will run a special commemorative campaign offering members-only coupons to mark the start of the 2026-27 season.
Facts
Original資本金：151 億円
Original売上高 2,859 億円
Original経常利益 100 億円
10% off basketball equipment coupon
¥1,000 off sports goods in-store coupon
For customers who spend at least ¥7,000 on in-store products
ケイアイスター不動産 appoints former Japan national soccer team player 武田修宏 as ambassador
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ケイアイスター不動産 has appointed former Japan national soccer team player 武田修宏 as an ambassador and will pursue initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities and recruitment branding, as well as support para sports.
Facts
Sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026 were ¥393.9 billion
いえらぶパートナーズ teams up with 東京スター銀行 to help foreign customers open bank accounts
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Starting Oct. 26, 2026, いえらぶパートナーズ will work with 東京スター銀行 to help foreign customers using its rent guarantee service open bank accounts and register for automatic rent withdrawals.
Facts
As of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents in Japan was 4,125,395
Up 9.5% from the previous year
From Oct. 26, 2026
People who have been in Japan for less than 6 months can also open an account
TVer, ドコモ and データ・ワン launch collaboration to drive TVer’s business growth by linking streaming viewership data, d POINT CLUB membership data and purchase data
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On Oct. 26, 2026, TVer, NTTドコモ and データ・ワン agreed to collaborate to drive TVer’s business growth by linking streaming viewership data, d POINT CLUB membership data and purchase data.
TWIN PLANET signs artist partnership with globally renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano
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株式会社TWIN PLANET has entered into an “Artist Partnership” with world-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano. Going forward, it will work with エムズマネジメントオフィス and Yoshitaka Amano Inc. to support Amano’s creative activities in a variety of ways.
博報堂 and TVer agree to develop a new planning method through data integration
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博報堂 and TVer have launched a project to develop a new planning method centered on understanding consumers by integrating 博報堂ＤＹグループ’s large-scale consumer awareness survey data with TVer viewing data.
Facts
Approximately 45 million MUB (monthly unique browsers)
The app has been downloaded a total of 90 million times
【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Language school CG Academy to run a promotional campaign for the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ has announced a discount promotion for study-abroad programs of 4 weeks or longer at the Philippine language school CG Academy, running from the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027.
Facts
Approximately ¥8,000 in additional discounts
Approximately ¥32,000 off
Approximately ¥16,000 off
4 weeks or more
Original1日最大12時間の授業
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ留学、CG Academy
【ホテルメトロポリタン】～The arrival of a sparkling holiday season～Enjoy a dazzling Christmas at the hotel: Christmas event 2026
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ホテルメトロポリタン in Toshima Ward will deck out its premises with Christmas decorations starting Nov. 13, 2026, and install a 5m-tall tree in the lobby. It will also hold “Christmas Night Concert” performances by opera singers on weekends in December and on Christmas Day.
TV anime broadcast to begin in January 2027! Kyosuke Motomi’s Dengeki Daisy new edition, all 8 volumes, begins publication today, Oct. 26! Volume 1 of the author’s latest work, Yaoyorozu Instruction Manual, also goes on sale
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株式会社小学館 has announced that it will begin publishing all 8 volumes of a new edition of Kyosuke Motomi’s signature work Dengeki Daisy, along with Volume 1 of the author’s latest work, Yaoyorozu Instruction Manual, on Oct. 26, 2026. A TV anime adaptation of Dengeki Daisy is also set to air in January 2027.
Park Hyung-sik will appear on the cover of the January 2027 issue of 韓流ぴあ, on sale Nov. 24, for the first time in 9 years. Along with a feature on him, the issue includes numerous interviews with n.SSign and cast members from dramas and films. A limited-edition bonus is also available.
Featuring Kazuhiko Nakagawa, a lung cancer treatment pioneer who helped open the field of medical oncology in Japan: November issue of DOCTOR'S MAGAZINE published
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株式会社メディカル・プリンシプル社, the medical subsidiary of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, has published the November issue of the medical human-interest magazine DOCTOR'S MAGAZINE. The lead feature focuses on Kazuhiko Nakagawa, a pioneer in lung cancer treatment, and the issue also profiles Ryo Yoshinaga of 飯塚病院 and Toru Nakano, among others.
【Real-life survey on matchmaking】Women have 1.4 times as many deal-breaker criteria as men. Ranking of priorities in a marriage partner announced
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A matchmaking survey conducted by 株式会社IBJ’s IBJ結婚みらい研究所 found that “personality and character” ranked first for both men and women among factors they value in a marriage partner, while “chemistry” outranked “conditions” in the final decision. Women selected an average of 1.4 times as many deal-breaker criteria as men.
“Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime and Manga Festival 2026 in Toshima” to be held!
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豊島区 will hold the “Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime and Manga Festival 2026 in Toshima” starting Nov. 1, with events in the Tokiwaso area including a 4-panel manga contest, manga workshops and talk shows.
【Free admission】Because you’re an avatar, you can fall in love as your true self. Next-generation matchmaking based on shared values, “Tokushima Metaverse Dating,” to be held Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
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“Tokushima Metaverse Dating,” an online dating event using avatars hosted by 徳島県, will be held on Nov. 23, with free admission.
【ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸】Chestnut Afternoon Tea, inspired by a late-autumn forest, launches Nov. 1 for a limited 1 month
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸 will serve its “Chestnut Afternoon Tea” for a limited 1 month starting Nov. 1. The offering includes 8 types of sweets and savory items centered on Japanese chestnuts, plus 3 exclusive cakes, and is priced at ¥5,800.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
5,800 yen per person
Original1日10セット限定
8 types of sweets
4 types of savory items
Mont Blanc with candied chestnuts and raspberries ¥900
Esports team SCARZ supports Nishimatsu Construction’s internal employee event. A game based on construction sites sparks dialogue among employees across generations
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Esports team SCARZ, operated by 株式会社XENOZ, supported Nishimatsu Construction’s internal gaming event “N JOY CUP,” promoting intergenerational dialogue through GeoGuessr with approximately 600 employees participating in total.
【Announcement】The 55th All Japan Squash Championships
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公益社団法人日本スカッシュ協会 has announced that the 55th All Japan Squash Championships will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Nov. 20 to 23, 2026. Following squash’s official inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and medal wins at the Asian Games, expectations are rising for Japan’s squash community.
Nighttime dining experience “Farmer's Harvest Dinner” fully revamped at 農園リゾートTHE FARM, with 2 courses to choose from and a dinner exclusively for dogs
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株式会社ザファーム has fully revamped “Farmer's Harvest Dinner,” served at 農園リゾートTHE FARM, and added 2 courses for adults and a course exclusively for dogs, “Doggy's Dinner.”
Run around the field at 阪神甲子園球場 and have fun! “Koshien Enjoy Run ~2026~” to be held on Dec. 13 (Sun.) — A new 10km timed run category will be introduced
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“Koshien Enjoy Run ~2026~” will be held on Dec. 13 at 阪神甲子園球場, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway. The event will let participants run on the field across 3 categories, including a new timed 10km category, and will also offer participation perks and special experience plans.
Okonomiyaki restaurant 千房 joins nationwide “A Journey Through Local Rice Flour: Food Fair Outing”! Promotes the appeal of rice flour through “Okonomiyaki (pork)” made with domestically produced rice flour!
[Display] [HD LCD] A 15.6-inch full HD LCD module from BOE社, as thin as a laptop, as bright as industrial equipment, and with a 1200:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks
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アスメック株式会社 has begun selling the 15.6-inch full HD LCD module “EV156FHM-N40” from BOE社. Designed for industrial and medical equipment, the product features a 1200:1 contrast ratio and a thin, lightweight design.
Facts
15.6-inch
1920×1080
Approx. 141ppi
Companies mentioned：アスメック株式会社、BOE社、BOE Technology Group
Think-I and MAZIN enter capital alliance to create long-term value together
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株式会社シンク・アイ and MAZIN have entered a capital alliance to create long-term value together. As a first step, 2 members of MAZIN will join the management team of N-Tech, part of the Think-I Group, to advance manufacturing through AI technology and support business succession.
Spotting “artists poised to take off” ahead of time: New “Favorite Hit Prediction” feature launched [GEM Partners]
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GEM Partners株式会社 has launched a new “Favorite Hit Prediction” feature for its entertainment brand and fan analytics service, “Favorite Entertainment Brand Scope.” Using AI “G◆AI (Gai),” it provides 1-year fan-base forecasts, hit probabilities, growth indicators, and proposed measures for approximately 2,000 artists.
Facts
Approximately 2,000 entries for artists/singers/dancers (including groups)
At least 1.5 times the average number of fans favoriting an artist over the latest 3 months
“Discotic Blue” added as a rhythm game song in “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!”
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株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette have added “Discotic Blue,” a song selected through a music contest, to the iOS/Android rhythm and adventure game “Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!” They are also holding the compilation event “MORE MORE JUMP! Memories” and related campaigns from Oct. 26.
Facts
Starting Monday, October 26, 2026
5 free gacha tickets will be given away every day
The event will run for 5 days each for all 6 units
Grant awarded under the “Program to Promote Research and Development and Social Implementation of Energy-Saving Technologies Toward a Decarbonized Society”
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株式会社小野測器 has received a grant under NEDO's FY2026 “Program to Promote Research and Development and Social Implementation of Energy-Saving Technologies Toward a Decarbonized Society.” In a joint proposal with 自動車用動力伝達技術研究組合 (TRAMI), it has begun developing an evaluation system for ultra-compact electric powertrains using ultra-high-speed motors exceeding 50,000 rpm.
QPS研究所 launches joint research on detecting fire damage using small SAR satellites
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株式会社QPS研究所 has signed a joint research agreement with 国土交通省国土技術政策総合研究所 (国総研) and will begin developing technology to detect fire damage using data from small SAR satellites.
Facts
Founded in Fukuoka in 2005
More than 25 partner companies nationwide
Already operating 11 satellites
24 satellites by the end of May 2028
Plans to build an even larger satellite constellation by 2030
Trailhead subsidiary ワイエスフード brings its tonkotsu ramen to Mongolia! Local sales to begin in November through partnership with Onono社
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ワイエスフード, a Trailhead subsidiary, held a tasting event in Mongolia for its tonkotsu ramen “A Gift from Yamago-ya” in partnership with Onono社. The ramen received high praise, and sales will begin in November 2026 at the “onono CURATED BY JAPAN” convenience store in Ulaanbaatar, with expansion into the Republic of Kazakhstan also in preparation.
Facts
1,004 servings
71.8％
74.1％
83.3％
294 cases
From Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、ワイエスフード株式会社、株式会社 Onono Corporation、株式会社 Onono Village、Onono社、Trailhead
“Former Ueno City Hall SAKAKURA BASE” wins a 2026 Good Design Best 100 award
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“Former Ueno City Hall SAKAKURA BASE,” developed by the 株式会社ヒト・コミュニケーションズ・ホールディングス group, was selected for the “Good Design Best 100” in the “2026 Good Design Awards,” organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
In-orbit demonstration service “AxelLiner Laboratory” set to expand its use overseas
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株式会社アクセルスペース signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian space startup Manastu Space Technologies Private Limited to explore an in-orbit demonstration of the startup’s green propulsion system using “AxelLiner Laboratory.”
Facts
September 7, 2026
2024
June 2026
2008
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクセルスペース、Manastu Space Technologies Private Limited、ASPINA シナノケンシ株式会社、JAXA
アイフル株式会社 will launch the “ai Card,” a credit card with no annual fee, on Oct. 26, 2026. The card is issued under the VISA brand and is exclusively for revolving payments, with an effective annual interest rate of 19.8% and a credit limit of ¥1万 to ¥30万.
[Survey Report] As systems remain in use longer, 97.3% are using or considering extending their lifespan; when selecting Linux, speed of fixes after vulnerabilities are discovered is the top priority
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Cybertrust has released a report on Linux selection and system life extension amid server procurement difficulties. A total of 97.3% are using or considering life extension, and the top selection criterion is the speed of fixes when vulnerabilities are discovered.
Facts
97.3% are using or considering life extension
64.0% have experienced higher server procurement prices
“Renewal and procurement costs exceeded expectations” at 63.2%
51.9% cited longer use of existing servers
Experienced system replacement or upgrades earlier than planned in the past 5 years because OS support ended
Said OS updates are expected to be completed earlier than scheduled system replacements
“No one to consult when an outage occurs” at 48.6%
“Speed of fixes when vulnerabilities are found” at 50.5%
“Availability of Japanese-language technical support” at 41.4%
株式会社セラク announced a 3-year medium-term management plan covering the fiscal years ending August 2027 through August 2029. The plan outlines growth and financial strategies as the company aims to transform into an AI solutions company.
Facts
On Oct. 15, 2026
3-year period from the fiscal year ending August 2027 through the fiscal year ending August 2029
クロスキャット selected for Tokyo’s “Next Edge Tokyo” program supporting the growth of mid-sized companies
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株式会社クロスキャット was selected for “Next Edge Tokyo,” a program run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to support the growth of mid-sized companies. It will work on the theme “Modernizing administrative systems with AI.”
ダイトーコーポレーション, a port transport operator in the 川崎汽船グループ, adopts “LaKeel Online Media Service”
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ダイトーコーポレーション, a port transport operator in the 川崎汽船グループ, has adopted 株式会社ラキール’s video-based training service “LaKeel Online Media Service” as a workplace health and safety training tool, with use set to begin in October 2026.
Facts
Use began in October 2026
Original1本あたり3分程度と短く
Supports the infrastructure used by approximately 40 million people in the greater Tokyo area
Begins shipping “Mega Power 2500” energy storage systems
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株式会社パワーエックス has begun shipping “Mega Power 2500,” a 10-foot container-type energy storage system. It has a nominal capacity of 2,507 kWh, with approximately 1.8 times the storage capacity per installation area of its predecessor. Production takes place at the Okayama No. 2 Plant and the head office plant, and the system has obtained the JC-STAR conformity label.
AI demand forecasting and operations service “Deep Predictor” launches option that incorporates EC marketplace sales trend data into forecasts
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AI CROSS株式会社 launched the “EC Marketplace Sales Data Option” for its AI demand forecasting service “Deep Predictor” on Nov. 1, 2026. The new option incorporates EC marketplace sales trend data as external data.
Ash hair salons take part as special guests in Polish hair competition, showcasing Japanese beauty techniques
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Ash, a hair salon chain in the group of 株式会社アルテジェネシス, took part as a special guest in the HAIR REVOLUTION 2026 hair competition held in Poland, showcasing Japanese beauty techniques and culture. Through a longstanding relationship dating back to 2005, Ash staff have served as judges, and the company has received an award in recognition of its contributions to international exchange.