An additional show to wrap up the “Kakintsu Haruka Live Tour 2027 -AGAIN-” has been announced for 2/21 (Sun.) at “SGC HALL ARIAKE”!
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Following the sellout of the Tokyo show on Kakintsu Haruka's nationwide “Live Tour 2027 -AGAIN-,” an additional show has been announced for February 21 at SGC HALL ARRIAKE. Tickets will go on sale first through the fan club presale.
Facts
2/21 (Sun.)
Original16:00開場
Original17:00開演
9,900 yen (tax included)
Touring 10 cities
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリプロ、ホリプロ、キャピタルヴィレッジ、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、SGC HALL ARRIAKE、Zepp Sapporo、Zepp Osaka Bayside、Zepp Fukuoka、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット、イープラス、ＣＮプレイガイド、ホリプロステージ、NHK、TBS、CX、ABCラジオ、劇団四季、読売演劇大賞、菊田一夫演劇賞、日本アカデミー賞
[Event on 11/4] A social media strategy with no influencer selection and no planning: What is the UGC strategy that frees you from wondering “which platform to use and what to do”?
【湘南 蔦屋書店】A full lineup of stationery to make every day more enjoyable. “Stationery Market” to be held for the first time starting Nov. 10 (Tue.)
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Shonan Tsutaya Bookstore will hold its first “Stationery Market” starting November 10, 2026. The event will feature paper goods, writing instruments and more from 24 brands.
【Exclusive to Tokyo Station】The “Ginza Strawberry Cake,” the little sister of 東京ばな奈, teams up with 森永 for the first time! A decadently creamy strawberry milkshake with condensed milk
【新潟建築・インテリア・ものづくり大学校】Practical, hands-on training in collaboration with NTT ME株式会社. Second-year electrical and communications engineering students try operating an aerial work platform
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With support from NTT ME株式会社, NSG Group’s 新潟建築・インテリア・ものづくり大学校 held a company-collaboration training session in which second-year electrical and communications engineering students tried operating an aerial work platform.
【ホテルオークラ神戸】“Yukiko Nonomura Talk Show” to be held on January 31
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ホテルオークラ神戸 will hold a talk show featuring scriptwriter Yukiko Nonomura on January 31, 2027. Reservations open November 6, 2026, and details of the pricing and venue have been announced.
【More than 980,000 total social media followers】Creator toka’s first all-illustration book. “A Plan for Becoming a Wonderful Witch,” a collection of ideas for enjoying everyday life as if practicing magic, goes on sale October 29
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株式会社世界文化社 will release Vlog creator toka’s first all-illustration book, “A Plan for Becoming a Wonderful Witch,” on October 29, 2026. A collaborative event with 生活の木 will also be held.
For business professionals who can only say, “Make it feel better.” “Your First Creative Project,” exploring the “power of expression” required at work through design, goes on sale October 29
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株式会社世界文化社 will release Sho Shirato’s “Your First Creative Project: 8 Lessons to Improve Your ‘Power of Expression’ and Communicate with Others” on October 29, 2026. With reporting assistance from 桑沢デザイン研究所, the book is presented as an introductory guide to improving business professionals’ expressive skills, drawing on an editor’s experiences in the institute’s evening courses.
The barista-supervised chilled-cup coffee, with cumulative sales surpassing 240 million cups, gets its first complete bean-blend overhaul since launch! The rich-milk “Cafe Latte Milk Rich” also debuts on Tuesday, October 27
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株式会社ファミリーマート will significantly revamp its barista-supervised chilled-cup coffee series, “Famimaru Chilled Cup Coffee,” which has surpassed 240 million cups in cumulative sales, and launch the rich-milk “Cafe Latte Milk Rich” on October 27.
【Nekoma Mountain】Tree-run area expands to a vast zone equivalent to approximately 6 Tokyo Domes! The 26-27 season brings upgrades to both the skiing experience and places to stay
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For the 26-27 season, 星野リゾート Nekoma Mountain will expand its tree-run area to 5 locations, covering approximately 27.5 ha in total. The 163-day season runs from November 28, 2026, to May 9, 2027, and will see the opening of “BunkLodge NEKOMA” in Shinjuku and the après-ski venue “BeerHouse Matatabi.”
Facts
27.5 ha in total
All 5 locations
163 days of operation
163 days, from November 28, 2026, to May 9, 2027
Adults ¥5,900
Middle and high school students: ¥4,200
Elementary school students: ¥2,700
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、星野リゾート ネコマ マウンテン、BunkLodge NEKOMA by 星野リゾート、東北索道協会福島地区部会
For its 18th collaboration with 昭文社’s travel guidebook “ことりっぷ,” 株式会社ロッテ will launch 2 new products nationwide on November 3, 2026, recreating the signature flavors of the renowned 馬車道十番館 in Yokohama and 元町ケーキ in Kobe.
“Storage capacity (29.7%)” and “size (28.0%)” are key priorities when choosing storage. Custom storage meets needs ranked among the most important
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and AMAT found that “storage capacity” and “size” are key considerations when choosing storage. While ready-made products are the norm, custom storage tends to be chosen for its ability to make effective use of space.
Facts
118 men and women nationwide
75.4% chose “ready-made storage installed as is”
66.3% chose “ready-made products were sufficient”
43.8% chose “wanted to make efficient use of space”
[Survey on ocean scattering of ashes] Dedicated services (certificates of scattering and water-soluble bags) have low awareness, but more than 80% view them favorably
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A survey on ocean scattering of ashes by 株式会社NEXER Group and 遺骨供養ウーナ found that awareness of bone pulverization and dedicated services (water-soluble bags and certificates) was low, but more than 80% viewed them favorably once they learned about them.
Facts
300 men and women nationwide
39.0% said they “did not know about it”
38.7% said they “want to leave everything to a specialist company”
[Survey on attitudes toward retirement gifts] “Practicality (39.0%)” and “memories (34.0%)” are most sought after
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A survey on attitudes toward retirement gifts by 株式会社NEXER Group and bag manufacturer 『テンボカネート』 found that practicality (39.0%) and memories (34.0%) were cited as the most valued qualities. In addition, 71.0% said they would be happier with a gift that reminds them of the giver each time they use it, while “being usable in everyday life” (45.0%) was the most common condition for an item to be used for a long time. Furthermore, 76.0% said they preferred something that could be used for a long time over a consumable.
[Survey on attitudes toward utilizing vacant homes and real estate assets] More than half (55.9%) want neutral advice from experts when weighing selling against renting out a property!
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A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社日住サービス found that 75.3% had never been unsure whether to sell or rent out real estate, but 55.9% said they would like to consult someone for neutral advice.
About 70% of newlyweds prioritize reception food! “Ingredient quality” tops the list
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 花巻温泉ウエディング found that about 70% of newlyweds prioritize the food at their wedding reception, with particular emphasis on “ingredient quality.”
[Survey on attitudes toward stigmatized properties] The leading image is “scary or creepy”! 78.2% strongly believe they “cannot be sold”
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A survey on attitudes toward “stigmatized properties” by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社アドワン・ホーム found that 53.8% associated them with being “scary or creepy,” while 78.2% held the fixed belief that they “cannot be sold.”
[Survey on attitudes toward dog training] More than 1 in 3 are interested in “training services from professional trainers”
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A survey on attitudes toward dog training conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and pet facility 『わんこのみかた』 found that 50.6% were not working on training, but 76.7% of those who were said they were satisfied, and 34.5% were interested in services from professional trainers.
Facts
Valid responses: 87 samples
“Not working on it” was the most common response, at 50.6%
“Currently working on it” accounted for 18.4%
51.2% said they “refer to articles on the internet”
41.9% said they “refer to books and magazines”
25.6% said they “refer to videos on YouTube, social media, and other platforms”
A combined 76.7% said they were satisfied
60.5% said their dog “learned to use the toilet”
A combined 34.5% said they were interested
“Price” was the most common choice, at 80.0%
Next was “the trainer’s track record,” at 56.7%
“The trainer’s qualifications” accounted for 43.3%
To celebrate the 10th-anniversary live show, 『甘い暴力十周年記念のプレゼンツ「十年目の招待」』! A special listening party featuring 甘い暴力 members in real time will be held for the first time at the AWA Lounge!
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AWA株式会社 announced that it will hold a free listening party featuring members of 甘い暴力 at the “AWA Lounge” on October 29, 2026.
A New Year’s feast for the whole family: the “ultimate gourmet buffet”! A special, 2-day-only New Year’s Day and first-sale event, 『新春グルメビュッフェ GOURNERGY～グルナジー～』
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ホテルニューオータニ大阪 will hold 『新春グルメビュッフェ GOURNERGY～グルナジー～』 for 2 days only, on January 1 and 2, 2027. The buffet will feature domestic beef steak and sweets from パティスリーSATSUKI, among other offerings, as well as group discounts and a free-flow plan.
Naenano shares her thoughts on “exposing DMs from comedians”: “So it won’t be awkward next time we meet”; she also reveals the DMs she received. Eiko Kano recalls being scolded for bringing a gift to a veteran celebrity: “The Hiyoko flew through the air (laughs)” | 『裏垢ウラララカ』#4
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AbemaTV aired episode #4 of the talk variety show 『裏垢ウララカ』 on October 24, hosted by Akira Kawashima of Kirin. Guest Naenano shared her thoughts on exposing DMs from comedians, while Eiko Kano revealed that he was once scolded after giving a veteran celebrity a gift of “Tokyo Banana.”
Launching the “Riva Lab Initiative” to support corporate AI adoption through both talent development and infrastructure; launching “AIpla,” an AI environment setup package, with the first offering for the gaming industry
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リヴァイ株式会社, the AI subsidiary of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, has launched the “Riva Lab Initiative” to support corporate AI adoption through both talent development and environment development, and has begun offering “AIpla for the Gaming Industry,” an AI environment setup package for the gaming industry.
Facts
Offered since April 2026
3 projects (academy, governance design and analysis)
We value the following 4 principles
Plans to gradually expand into the 18 fields in which the C&R Group operates
Report Ocean株式会社 has released key findings from its “Global Motorcycle ADAS Market” report, published on October 22, 2026, including analysis of motorcycle braking and vehicle stability control, as well as rider assistance using sensors.
“Renge Shokudo Toshu Nakagami Branch” opens a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Nakagami Station
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オリジン東秀株式会社, part of イオングループ, opened the Chinese restaurant “Renge Shokudo Toshu Nakagami Branch” on October 30, 2026, a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Nakagami Station in Akishima, Tokyo.
A solution for both cold arms and strain, all in 1 device! Heated wrist rest goes on sale
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the heated wrist rest “100-TOK008HTBK.” It offers 3 temperature settings and an automatic shutoff function to help keep arms warm and provide support.
The Ehime Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) will hold a “Drivers Seminar: General Course” at the Ehime Driver’s License Center on Nov. 28, 2026, and is accepting applications.
【JAF Saga】A new solution to the problem of “helmet hair”! Vocational school students devise hairstyles that combine fashion and safety
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JAF佐賀支部 has released the second awareness video featuring hairstyles designed to stay in place after wearing a helmet, in collaboration with 学校法人佐賀理容美容専門学校アイ・ビービューティカレッジ.
The 10th book in the series! “Genius!! Boredom-Busting Drills: Easier Edition” to build skills in 5 subjects goes on sale! The popular character poll, held to mark cumulative sales surpassing 500,000 copies, is also generating excitement!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, has released “Genius!! Boredom-Busting Drills: Easier Edition” to build skills in 5 subjects. To mark cumulative sales of the series surpassing 500,000 copies, a popular character poll is underway on social media.
You can say all this using only junior high school English sentence patterns! A long-awaited speaking book is now available from the hugely popular series, with cumulative sales exceeding 10 million copies!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released “Learn English Conversation Phrases Again, One by One, Clearly Explained, Using 100 Junior High School English Patterns” on Oct. 22, 2026. It is the first book for adults in the “One by One, Clearly Explained” series, which has surpassed 10 million copies in cumulative sales.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
100 junior high school English patterns
A total of 1,000 practical English conversation phrases
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
240 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
New content “撃奏アリーナ” for the smartphone game “バンドリ！アワーノーツ” launches Wednesday, Oct. 28! Latest news announced all at once, including a Halloween event and new cover songs!
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株式会社ブシロード announced that the new content “撃奏アリーナ” for the smartphone game “BanG Dream! Our Notes” will launch on Oct. 28, along with a Halloween event, additional cover songs and information on a special campaign.
【Nov. 5 | Free webinar】Security experts share measures against “internal data leaks” — co-hosted by ISO certification body GCERTI-JAPAN × DriveChecker
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DriveChecker株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on measures against “internal data leaks” on Nov. 5, 2026, co-hosted with ISO certification body 株式会社GCERTI-JAPAN.
Facts
On a scale exceeding 1 million cases
Already reached 10 cases
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 17:30–18:15
111 companies contracted, with more than 30,000 licenses
Pursue the work you truly wanted, and pay later. “YOLI CAREER,” a career coaching service paid for from your post-transition salary, officially launches
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株式会社YOLI has officially launched “YOLI CAREER,” a career coaching school using a “Mirai Pay (ISA)” model, in which tuition is paid from the user’s salary after changing jobs. Places are limited to 10 people per month, and the total payment is capped at 990,000 yen.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
Limited to 10 people per month
0 yen initial cost
10% of salary
Capped at 990,000 yen
Of the 87 people interviewed
Records were found for 71 people...
Companies mentioned：株式会社YOLI、CHANCEN International、StepEx、Brain Capital、Masai School
【First-ever store opening!】Starting Wednesday, Oct. 28, sweets specialty shop “果実とバター canarina（カナリナ）,” blending the rich flavors of fruit and butter, will open for a limited time at 阪神梅田本店.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s sweets specialty shop “果実とバター canarina（カナリナ）” will open for a limited time at 阪神梅田本店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8, 2026.
川越市 and “コミュニティケアネットワークかわごえ” will co-host the 14th Medical and Long-Term Care Forum for local residents. The theme is considering family caregiving, and there will also be a performance by “うりいろ劇団.”
Putting an end to networking events that fail to create business assets. A first step toward the goal of 10,000 companies by 2028, attracting attention from major corporations: an AI-enabled executive matchmaking side-business project drawing on the training achievements of Hideo Kawabata × Masahiro Shinoda is finally underway!
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感謝株式会社 has launched a nationwide rollout of “感謝経営者倶楽部,” an AI-enabled executive matchmaking system based on the training achievements of Hideo Kawabata and Masahiro Shinoda, along with a project to train side-business executive-attendant concierges.
Facts
Launched by a business owner with 19 years of debt-free management
The number of company employees with side jobs is approximately 1 million to 3.3 million
The participation rate is approximately 2.5%–11%
Carrying 200 million yen in debt
Grew the business to annual sales of 800 million yen
The helpful media outlet “The Solutions,” for business professionals who want to dig deeper into “So that’s how it works!”, surpasses 50,000 channel subscribers! Begins selling sponsored segments explaining companies’ ideas.
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The number of subscribers to “The Solutions,” a media outlet run by 株式会社GO, has surpassed 50,000, and it has begun selling sponsored segments explaining companies’ ideas. The first episode, about the new Yurakucho project “YURAKUCHO PARK” and “JAPA VALLEY TOKYO” by Mitsubishi Estate and NOTA, has been released.
Facts
50,000 channel subscribers
3.5 million total views
263,000 total hours watched
1 year and 2 months since the channel launched
Published on Monday, October 26
August 24, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社GO、The Breakthrough Company GO、三菱地所株式会社、NOTA株式会社、ネスレ日本
Kodomoiro, which provides child welfare services, formulates medium-term management plan through 2030 — Establishes Growth Support Strategy Office to oversee support quality, staff training and DX —
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合同会社こどもいろ has formulated a medium-term management plan through 2030 and established a Growth Support Strategy Office effective October 1, 2026, to oversee support quality, staff training, DX and other areas.
About 1 in 3 people were well aware of the “insurance barrier,” which makes it harder to obtain medical insurance after becoming pregnant. Meanwhile, about 60% experienced complications during pregnancy or childbirth.
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A survey by 株式会社ウィズハート found that about 60% of people who had experienced pregnancy or childbirth had experienced complications, while only about 1 in 3 were “well aware” of how difficult it can be to obtain medical insurance during pregnancy.
CLOUD TENMA, a cloud storage service for businesses, announces update adding support for ARM-based Windows!
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株式会社リプラス is updating its Windows client tool for CLOUD TENMA, a cloud storage service for businesses, adding support for ARM-based Windows, high-resolution display support and proxy settings, as well as fixing bugs.
Warm autumn/winter brown arrives in long pants for pickleball. New color for TOCO mesh-pocket pants now available!
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ビーズ株式会社 has added brown as a new color for the “Pickleballer Mesh Pocket Pants,” long pants from its pickleball brand TOCO, and will begin selling them on Amazon and elsewhere on October 26, 2026.
[Webinar on Dec. 3] Why doesn’t AI reduce workloads on the ground? How to build a back-office organization that prevents reliance on specific individuals
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株式会社インゲージ will host an online webinar on December 3, 2026, with 株式会社うるる and 株式会社アスマーク. Titled “How can we eliminate the ‘analog tasks’ that remain even as AI spreads? — Building a back office that does not rely on specific individuals —,” the webinar will be streamed online.
To mark the launch of its Japan-made mechanical watch DOUBLE PLAY AUTOMATIC JAPAN MADE, ANGEL CLOVER is holding a campaign to give away a watch winder.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 is holding a campaign to mark the launch of the new DOUBLE PLAY AUTOMATIC JAPAN MADE from its watch brand ANGEL CLOVER, giving a watch winder to customers who purchase eligible products.
[Free webinar on Nov. 25] The basics of the expansion of social insurance coverage from 2026 and support programs companies should know about — A labor and social security attorney explains how to use the social insurance premium adjustment program and career advancement subsidies —
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社会保険労務士法人みらいパートナーズ will hold a free webinar on November 25, 2026, explaining the basics of the expansion of social insurance coverage and available support programs.
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB becomes a wellness resort for winter. A winter-only wellness retreat to restore mind and body amid around 300 varieties of plants
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The resort hotel BOTANICAL POOL CLUB in Uchibo, Chiba, will offer the winter-only wellness retreat “WINTER ESCAPE 2026” from November 6, 2026, through March 31, 2027. In a setting surrounded by around 300 varieties of plants, it will offer more than 10 activities, including tours and a photo exhibition by plant hunter Seijun Nishihata, sauna sessions, hot-and-cold bathing and yoga, promoting physical and mental well-being.
Facts
Around 300 varieties of plants
Starting Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Until Wednesday, March 31, 2027
More than 10 wellness experiences
Just 70 minutes from Tokyo
A vast site of approximately 10,000 square meters
¥9,500 (tax included)
A warm pool at approximately 40°C
A 40 m-long infinity pool
A 13°C cold plunge pool
A 41°C hot-water jacuzzi
Around 20 types of deli foods and vegetables
9 hours: ¥15,000 per person
Original1室 ¥62,700～
Companies mentioned：株式会社VALM、BOTANICAL POOL CLUB、BPC、office N seijun、そら植物園株式会社、LA発のフィットネスブランド「Bala」、Pilates Studio eleven、Vitamix
Kousoku Offset launches printing service using white ink on tracing-paper files
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株式会社高速オフセット has launched an on-demand service that prints in 1 color of white ink on “eco-nan,” a paper file made from tracing paper. It can produce small runs, such as 100 copies, and can also be used in combination with full-color printing. Potential applications include trade show materials and catalog distribution.
The poised beauty of a flower petal. Introducing Petalia.
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マザーハウス has launched Petalia, a handbag inspired by flower petals. It comes in 2 sizes and 4 colors, with prices ranging from ¥48,400 to ¥52,800, including tax.
A giant monster appears at Toyooka Village’s “Toyooka Festival” in Nagano Prefecture! An AR experience for ages 4 and up will be held Nov. 14 and 15
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The AR attraction “HADO MONSTER BATTLE,” operated by Sa Cool, will appear at the 37th Toyooka Festival, being held in Toyooka Village, Nagano Prefecture, on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026.
OriginalWHILL社、東京都のグローバル成長支援「SusHi Tech Global 成長加速プログラム（第２期）」に採択
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WHILL株式会社 has been selected for 東京都’s global growth support program, “SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (Phase ２).” Drawing on its experience operating an autonomous driving service at Singapore Changi Airport, the company will accelerate its expansion across approximately 30 locations worldwide and plans to exhibit at Singapore’s innovation event “SWITCH” in October 2026.
“Master Brain,” a company-specific AI platform that answers questions by referencing company documents, emails, and meeting records, will be fully launched on Nov. 1. Recruitment of sales agencies also begins
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株式会社JAPAN SOLUTIONS will fully launch “Master Brain,” an AI platform that answers questions by referencing internal documents, emails, meeting records, and other materials, on Nov. 1, 2026, and will simultaneously begin recruiting sales agencies.
Facts
Full launch on Nov. 1, 2026
Document creation time reduced to approximately one-tenth
100% accuracy
Original見積1件にかかる時間が35分から3分
Accounts for approximately 50% of inquiries
Companies mentioned：株式会社 JAPAN SOLUTIONS、株式会社JAPANSOLUTIONS
[Grand opening celebration, limited to the first 20 groups] Get 20％ off lodging for reservations of 4 or more guests. Autumn and winter group travel campaign for SHELTER．南房総, a private villa offering breathtaking views and exclusive to 1 group per day
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SHELTER．南房総, a private villa operated by 株式会社よろず屋不動産, has launched an autumn and winter group travel campaign to celebrate its grand opening. The first 20 groups to book for 4 or more guests will receive 20％ off their accommodation.
Kobe-based fried chicken specialty shop 揚匠 しげ盛, founded 15 years ago, makes its U.S. debut at Round1’s first “Japanese Food Hall” venue
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株式会社Agenotakumi Foods has made its U.S. debut, opening its fried chicken specialty shop 揚匠 しげ盛, founded in 2011, at the first “YUU(遊)” venue operated by Round1’s U.S. subsidiary in Ventura, California.
クリエイピア株式会社 has begun accepting inquiries through its “Franchise Succession Organization,” a business succession service that directly purchases and takes over businesses in and around Sapporo that have no successor. Eligible locations must be seeking a sale price of 2,000万円 or less and be operating profitably; the aim is to complete the handover in as little as 1–2 months.
Facts
The asking sale price must be 2,000万円 or less
Aiming to complete the handover in as little as 1–2 months
Launch of “Kukurie,” a comprehensive DX and AI brand from Niigata
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株式会社ＢＳＮアイネット launched “Kukurie,” a comprehensive brand bringing together its DX and AI initiatives, on Oct. 27. As an IT solutions company originating in Niigata, it promotes trust and innovation as its core concepts and plans to unveil the brand at “NIIGATA AI EXPO 2026,” to be held in October 2026.
Burberry (バーバリー) Beauty will release its new matte primer, “バーバリービヨンドウェアハイドレーティングマットプライマー,” featuring Trench Protect Technology, on Oct. 28. Its limited-edition hair mist, “バーバリーゴッデスパフュームドヘアミスト,” is also scheduled for release on Nov. 4.
[IT engineers on “advice not to recommend a job change”] More than 80% say they can trust an agent who advises against a job change when it is not the right move; approximately 70% of those who received such advice say their trust in the agent increased
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社キッカケクリエイション, approximately 90% of IT engineers said they can trust an agent who advises against changing jobs when it is not the right move, and approximately 70% of those who actually received such advice felt their trust in the agent had increased.
Facts
150 IT engineers
67.2% said they felt that the advice “increased” their trust in the agent
“Do not evaluate agents solely by the number of job placements” ranked first at 54.0%
Rental-space booking service カシカシ switches reservations to 15-minute increments, enabling more flexible use
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カシカシ, the rental-space booking platform operated by 株式会社友安製作所, will introduce a feature update on October 26, 2026, changing reservation slots from 1-hour to 15-minute increments. The minimum booking duration is 1 hour, and users will be able to choose durations freely in 15-minute increments.
【High marks in survey】All 18 participants who sampled the Single Malt Nagahama “掛け軸シリーズ” in advance said they wanted to drink it again!
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At an advance tasting seminar for 株式会社ロイヤルマイル's “シングルモルト長濱 掛け軸シリーズ,” all 18 participants said they wanted to drink it again, and 94% said they would recommend it to others.
Facts
94% (17 people) said they would recommend it to others
72% (13 people) cited “a smoky flavor with a touch of salinity”
“At a bar”: 67% (12 people)
Now on sale through the official online shop in a limited run of 160 bottles
【Held November 1】麻生リハビリテーション大学校 to hold “三樹祭 2026,” featuring a special lecture by wheelchair tennis player Shota Kawano
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麻生リハビリテーション大学校 will hold “三樹祭 2026” on November 1, 2026, with a special lecture by wheelchair tennis player Shota Kawano and various hands-on activities.
Advantech exhibited at “NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026,” held in Berlin, Germany, in October 2026, showcasing its latest solutions, including “AI Factory Brain” and “Physical AI,” which supports autonomous robotics.
Sprocket's data analysis agent adds MCP support, laying the groundwork for direct analysis requests from generative AI
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株式会社Sprocket has added MCP (Model Context Protocol) support to the “data analysis agent” in its “SproAgent” AI agent series. This lays the groundwork for direct analysis requests from generative AI, allowing marketers to get results through a single interface without switching between management screens.
Facts
The service launched in July 2025
In October 2026, it also added support for data from Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console
Eat and experience inner beauty. Tsuno Foods to make its first appearance at Tokyo Beauty Week 2026, serving pintxos made with rice bran-derived rice oil and inositol
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築野食品工業株式会社 will make its first appearance at Tokyo Beauty Week 2026, held from November 18 to 24, 2026, and will collaborate with エームサービス株式会社 to serve pintxos made with rice bran-derived rice oil and inositol, promoting inner beauty.
コミクス creates generative AI training material to help marketing executives consider pricing and retention
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株式会社コミクス has created generative AI training material for marketing company executives titled “Work Goes to AI. How Do You Protect Your Rates?—10 Moves Marketing Executives Should Make First.” The material proposes using AI not only to improve efficiency but also in decision-making processes such as assessing current conditions and allocating budgets, and outlines 10 measures across 3 stages: “Review, Decide, Sell.”
Facts
10 moves marketing executives should make first
3 stages: “Review, Decide, Sell”
Compiled into 10 pages
4 measures to assess the situation
3 measures to compare options
3 measures to communicate proposals and ongoing value
【しゃぶしゃぶどん亭】Supporting students! Discounted “Student Discount Course” for reservations from October 27! All-you-can-eat with a drink bar starting at 2,728 yen, tax included!
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しゃぶしゃぶどん亭, operated by 株式会社アークミール, will launch a reduced-price, reservation-only “Student Discount Course” for students from October 27, 2026.
Startup support company ツクリエ presents corporate award “TSUCREA AWARD” at GSE2026; 5 researchers pitch in English
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株式会社ツクリエ took part in “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” held in Osaka in October 2026, and presented the corporate award “TSUCREA AWARD” to 株式会社信水 at a pitch contest for researchers. SEEDS LINK, which it operates, also held an official side event where 5 researchers from Kansai presented their research in English.
Facts
5 researchers
52 people attended
400 tote bags
Approximately 240 people
Approximately 8,000 startup consultations annually
Approximately 900 events
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツクリエ、GSE2026、Global Startup EXPO 2026、株式会社信水、StartupSide Osaka、SEEDS LINK OSAKA・KANSAI、SEEDS LINK、大阪府、公益財団法人大阪産業局、グランフロント大阪、信州大学、関西大学、大阪大学、大阪公立大学、京都大学、関西学院大学、S-factory、KSAC、関西スタートアップアカデミアコアリション
【Training for new hires in sales meetings】Practical steps to build sales skills, from explaining services to answering questions
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株式会社営業ハック conducted practical training to improve new hires' sales meeting skills. Through AI-assisted practice explaining services and training in how to answer questions, the company is working to build up in-house sales expertise and make sales training free of charge.
Facts
Practice explaining the service in about 5 minutes
Date: October 8 (Thursday)
Participants: about 8 people
All 3 participants
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
In April 2018, set forth the mission of "reducing sales worries to 0"
The “Gorilla Series” teams up with the film “Godzilla-0.0”! Will you be grabbed by a gorilla or Godzilla? The first collaboration item, “Godzilla vs. Gorilla Grip—Godzilla Strikes,” goes on sale
“Gorilla Barefoot” teams up with the film “Godzilla-0.0”! A health sandal that recreates Godzilla's rugged hide and feels satisfyingly painful: “Godzilla vs. Gorilla Barefoot—Godzilla Strikes” goes on sale
〈ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ〉, a baked-goods specialty shop, presents “Christmas with baked goods,” featuring Christmas-exclusive baked goods finished in the in-store kitchen.
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Baked-goods specialty shop ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ has begun selling 3 Christmas-season-exclusive varieties of gâteau nantais, galette au fromage and 2 varieties of financier.
Drone demonstration event featuring automatic battery replacement in 25 seconds and new products such as “DJI Dock 4” to be held in Himeji on Nov. 11 (Wednesday) and Osaka on 25 (Wednesday)
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Original株式会社セキドは、DJI正規販売代理店として、新製品「DJI Dock 4」などを紹介する無料実演会を2026年11月11日に姫路、11月25日に大阪で開催する。
Facts
Automatically replaces the battery in about 25 seconds
Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 25 (Wednesday)
Business dealings with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies
[Limited quantities] “Hokkaido Corn Soup” returns in limited quantities this year at LeTAO’s Danish pastry specialty shop starting Nov. 1 (Sunday)!
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株式会社ケイシイシイ, which operates 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, will begin selling “Hokkaido Corn Soup” in limited quantities at フロマージュデニッシュデニルタオ starting Nov. 1, 2026. The price is ¥600 (tax included).
“LSクリート,” which helps extend the service life of social infrastructure and reduce maintenance costs, to be showcased by 大和クレス at a construction technology exhibition in Hiroshima
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大和クレス株式会社 will exhibit at “Hiroshima Construction Innovation 2026,” to be held at the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Hall on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026, and showcase its highly durable precast concrete product “LSクリート.”
Designed for durability. Leverages in-vehicle AI. A fanless edge AI system for demanding mobility environments, “Jetson System AIE-VX28/18-IP”
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アスメック株式会社 will begin handling “Jetson System AIE-VX28/18-IP,” a fanless edge AI system for vehicles developed by Aetina社, on Oct. 22, 2026. Equipped with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, it delivers stable operation in harsh environments.
“PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS” announces collaboration with idol group IVE (Aivu)!
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株式会社KRAFTON has announced a collaboration between “PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS” and K-pop idol group IVE. The collaboration will be added to the PC and console versions in Nov. 2026, including character appearances for all 6 members and map areas themed around “LOVE DIVE.”
Among the “things I want to achieve in life” named by 1,198 people who keep reflecting, the most common was “peace of mind” (46%), not dreams or success
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株式会社ビルディット analyzed usage data from the reflection journaling app “Stockr” to examine trends in the “things I want to achieve in life” named by 1,198 people who had used it continuously for 90 days or more. The most common theme was “peace of mind and being true to oneself” (46%), ahead of “taking on challenges and realizing dreams” (18%) and “money and financial independence” (5%). Goals were also more often about desired states, such as “wanting to feel at ease,” than about “achievements”; analysis of users’ concerns found that the difficulty of “how long they dwell on” an event was a shared issue, more so than the event itself.
[New release] More than 2.5 million towels sold! A long-awaited blanket joins “雲ごこち,” a popular series from 株式会社丸山タオル, whose products are certified by the Imabari Towel brand!
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株式会社今治あきない商社 has launched a towel blanket from “雲ごこち,” a popular series by 株式会社丸山タオル. A long-running bestseller with more than 2.5 million units sold, it uses untwisted yarn and the TZ acidic enzyme method to deliver softness while considering the environment.
Facts
Cumulative sales have exceeded 2.5 million units
A long-running bestseller loved for about 17 years
Earned a review rating of 4.7 or higher※
(※As of Oct. 6, 2026 / compiled by the company)
A popular series first sold in 2009
Certification No.: 2009-327
Single size (about 140×180cm)
Original「雲ごこち」は、0.425で
Compared with 0.553 for the company’s standard towels
The figure was about 23% lower
Original「雲ごこち」は、4.988で
Compared with 2.603 for the company’s standard towels
The figure was about 92% higher
Original「雲ごこち」は、39.49で
Compared with 35.98 for the company’s standard towels
The figure was about 10% higher
Original「雲ごこち」は、7.152となり
Compared with 4.219 for the company’s standard towels
The figure was about 70% higher
A regional trading company established on June 2, 2023
Making “view, compare, and update” smoother: “MatchinGood 2nd” updates its list screen
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株式会社ブレイン・ラボ has updated the list screen of “MatchinGood 2nd,” a system for staffing and recruitment agencies, adding card/table view switching, direct editing, and enhanced response-history registration to reduce data-entry burden.
Facts
Adopted by more than 1,800 companies
Offers more than 40 services
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 3679
Capital: 125 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブレイン・ラボ、株式会社じげん、CAREER PLUS、マイリク、株式会社リジョブ、株式会社アップベース、株式会社ビヨンドボーダーズ、株式会社タイズ、株式会社オーサムエージェント、株式会社アップルワールド、株式会社TCV、株式会社and A company、ZIGExN VeNtura Co.,Ltd、株式会社CORDA、保険マンモス株式会社
【Ranking of surprising finds while cleaning out the family home】Survey of 260 people with firsthand experience
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株式会社AlbaLink surveyed 260 people who had experience cleaning out their vacant family home and announced a ranking of “surprising finds while cleaning out the family home.” Photos ranked 1st, cash 2nd, and clothing 3rd. Closets were the most common place where items were found, and the most common reason for keeping them was “there was a reason they could not be thrown away.”
Facts
Photos (13.8%)
Cash (6.9%)
Clothing (5.0%)
Letters (4.6%)
Japanese sword (4.2%)
Closet (41.5%)
Dresser (27.3%)
There was a reason they could not be thrown away (36.2%)
Daio representative and architect Kyoko Matsuoka to speak on “Kisho Kurokawa and 福岡銀行 headquarters”
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Kyoko Matsuoka, representative of 株式会社大央, spoke on “Kisho Kurokawa and 福岡銀行 headquarters” at the “FAF Architectural Culture Festival,” marking the 15th anniversary of NPO法人福岡建築ファウンデーション (FAF), held at 福岡銀行 headquarters on October 3, 2026.
Announcing October 2026 book picks in “Authors Speak”—recruitment, management transformation, thought gridlock, approaches to work, self-directed teams, and skills-based organizations
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株式会社日本人材ニュース社 announced 6 books for its October 2026 edition of “Authors Speak,” which introduces books that help human resources leaders address their challenges.
A tourism PR article in which 霧島市 introduces autumn foliage spots. It provides information on peak viewing times and access for places including Onami Pond, Kirishima Hot Spring Village, Takachiho-gawara, Kirishima Jingu Shrine, along National Route 223, Shinwa no Sato Park, and Shiobitashi Onsen (Ryoma Park).
Facts
Elevation: 1,411 m
Circumference: 1.9 km
Water depth: 11 m
You can reach the summit in about 40 minutes
You can walk around it in about 1 hour and 30 minutes
【TAC Certified Public Accountant】Online seminar—Autumn for reading, autumn for sports, and autumn to change the future! Start studying to become an accountant in November! Held 11/15 (Sun) at 14:00!
Following the enactment of the “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act,” support for education, childcare, and extracurricular activity providers in establishing systems. “Japan-Version DBS Compliance: Fully Outsourced Package” now accepting applications
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株式会社Exceed has launched its “Japan-Version DBS Compliance: Fully Outsourced Package,” which supports the establishment of systems in response to the enactment of the “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act.” After conducting a survey of more than 10,000 businesses and receiving little response, the company developed a service that provides comprehensive support, from preparing regulations to setting up consultation systems. It is also running a limited-time campaign offering the initial implementation consulting fee for free.
Facts
A total of 8 facilities and classrooms from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Exceeded 5,000 cases in 2024 (Reiwa 6)
The “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act (Japan-Version DBS)” takes effect on December 25, 2026
The “Act on Measures to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Children by School Operators and Private Education and Childcare Providers (Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act)” was enacted in June 2024
Provided information and conducted surveys with more than 10,000 education and private education-related businesses
First-year monthly fee: 29,800 yen (excluding tax)
From the 2nd year onward: 14,800 yen (excluding tax)
The first 20 companies to sign up can also use the service with no monthly fee for the first month
Exhibiting at “International Education Fair 2026 Autumn” at Tokyo International Forum. Making transfer study at prestigious U.S. and Canadian universities more accessible
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株式会社Beyond Japan will exhibit at “International Education Fair 2026 Autumn,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on November 7, 2026, and offer free individual consultations on support for transferring to universities in North America.