Yokohama Vanilla to hold its first limited-time pop-up store at ルミネエスト新宿!
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横浜バニラ株式会社 will hold a limited-time pop-up store at ルミネエスト新宿 from October 30 to November 11, 2026. Products on sale will include the “Salt Vanilla Financier” series and “Salt Vanilla Creamy Sable.”
[Kowa System] IT company that “trains new employees from the ground up” distributes freshly harvested rice from its partner farm in Wakayama to business associates
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恒和システム株式会社 has joined Wakayama Prefecture’s “Primary Industry Farm Support Owner Program” and is distributing freshly harvested rice received from a partner farm to its business associates. The company’s human-resources development philosophy is to “train new employees from the ground up,” and through this initiative it is expressing both its contribution to society and its gratitude to business partners.
Proving the return on investment of web advertising through “store sales.” Launch of “FULL JOIN,” an integrated consulting service that uses data to bridge the divide between marketing, stores and management
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株式会社フルスピード has launched “FULL JOIN,” an organization-wide data integration consulting service that combines web advertising data with in-store visit and sales data to visualize return on investment (ROI).
KRAFTON conducts second major update for 4-player co-op horror game “MIMESIS”
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“MIMESIS,” a 4-player co-op horror game developed by ReLU Games, a KRAFTON subsidiary, received a major update titled “Off the Rails” on October 27, 2026, the first anniversary of the early access release. The update adds the new “Paranoia” system, strengthens AI monsters and introduces a new map. A 60% off sale is also underway on Steam.
Facts
Worldwide cumulative sales surpass 2 million copies
4-player co-op
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
60% off
Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
Limited-time price: 480 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、株式会社KRAFTON、ReLU Games、KRAFTON, Inc.
Sakai City's “EARTH” launches a new plan offering 4 monthly sessions of personal Pilates and personal training for 17,600 yen (tax included), with no long-term commitment and prices among the lowest in southern Osaka
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堺-based personal gym “EARTH,” operated by 株式会社タレント, launched a new monthly plan on October 27, 2026, offering 4 sessions of personal Pilates and training for 17,600 yen (tax included).
“FanGrowth（ファングロース）” adds IP address-based access restrictions to strengthen webinar tool security
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The webinar tool “FanGrowth,” provided by エキサイト株式会社, has launched a paid “IP Restriction Feature” option that limits access by IP address to strengthen security.
ユニウェブ begins providing its service to “株式会社アテニア,” which has pursued research into age-defying care that nurtures skin and well-being since its founding in 1989
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株式会社Kiva announced that it had implemented the web accessibility tool “ユニウェブ” on the service website of 株式会社アテニア.
Taiwan cross-border e-commerce pioneer 呂元鐘 to speak at event; government-backed startup support hub Startup Island TAIWAN Tokyo Hub hosts networking event on starting a business in Japan, with about 130 attendees in person and online
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The Taiwan government-backed startup support hub Startup Island TAIWAN Tokyo Hub held a networking event on October 22 focused on starting a business in Japan, drawing about 130 attendees. Speaker 呂元鐘 discussed his successful cross-border e-commerce business and his accommodation brand “WHO’S HOME.”
Facts
Oct. 22
About 130 people in total
Annual sales of nearly 100 million Taiwanese dollars
(approximately 500 million yen)
At age 21
In 4 years
Approximately 800,000 Taiwanese dollars
(approximately 4 million yen)
More than 20,000 transactions annually
In 2007
In 2012
In 2017,
Approximately 5,000 people
In 2025
In 2026
September 2024
Companies mentioned：国家発展委員会、Startup Island TAIWAN、Startup Island TAIWAN Tokyo Hub、潤泰グループ、数位時代、PIXNET、Add.one、WHO’S HOME、Meow Universe、Airbnb、Uber
Smart trash cans “SmaGO” added at ZOZO Marine Stadium
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株式会社フォーステック added smart trash cans “SmaGO” as part of BIPROGY’s initiative to improve waste collection efficiency at ZOZO Marine Stadium, and began operation on September 29, 2026.
Facts
Began operation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Automatically compresses deposited waste to one part per 5 of its volume
SmaGO has been installed at the stadium since the 2024 season
Currently installed at approximately 80 locations nationwide
Reduced collection frequency by approximately 70%
Reduced littering in the surrounding area by approximately 90%.
Just send a request via LINE and AI will create proposals, flyers, websites and business apps for you. Full-scale launch of “AI代行堂,” a 50,000-yen monthly service
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株式会社オージャスト has launched the full-scale version of “AI代行堂,” a service that creates proposals, websites and other materials using AI based on requests sent via LINE. In addition to the fixed monthly fee of 50,000 yen, actual AI usage costs apply.
Facts
50,000 yen per month (before tax; 55,000 yen including tax)
PLUS “Smart Kaigo” and RAPAS partner to launch “つながる文通,” a new recreational activity for care and welfare facilities that brings handwritten replies, starting November 1
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株式会社RAPAS and ジョインテックスカンパニー of プラス株式会社 have partnered to launch “つながる文通,” a new recreational service for care and welfare facilities, starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
Original1万5千名を超える文通パートナー
Available starting Nov. 1, 2026
First-time 1-letter pack: 2,200 yen (tax included)
First-time 10-letter pack: 20,350 yen (tax included)
Wayve, Stellantis and NVIDIA partner to advance the safe and responsible deployment of autonomous vehicles in France
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Wayve, Stellantis, NVIDIA and the French government announced a partnership on October 23, 2026, at the “Autonomous Vehicle Conference” in Paris to advance the safe and responsible deployment of autonomous vehicles in France and accelerate technology development across the EU.
A talk event featuring former 阪神タイガース players 今岡真訪 and 井川慶 also; exhibition looking back on this summer’s excitement opens Nov. 3
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ボールシティとやまプロジェクト実行委員会 will hold the 「マイナビオールスターゲーム2026 レガシー展」 at Toyama Civic Plaza from Nov. 3, 2026, and will also host a talk event with former 阪神タイガース players 今岡真訪 and 井川慶.
Facts
From Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, a public holiday, through Monday the 9th
A chance to win luxurious prizes! Digital stamp rally 「時をつなぐ臼杵の宝」 taking participants to 4 treasures in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, launches
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一般社団法人臼杵市観光協会 will hold the digital stamp rally 「時をつなぐ臼杵の宝」 in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, from Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027. Voice actor 小野大輔 will serve as the guide, and participants can visit locations themed around 4 subjects, including the Usuki Stone Buddhas and the castle town, to win prizes.
When the evidence is insufficient, don’t force a definitive answer. Announcing 「うらづけ帳™」, a fully local document AI that works without sending internal documents outside the PC
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株式会社ホリデイ announced 「うらづけ帳™」, a fully local document AI that can be used without sending internal documents outside the PC. It makes no external communications after installation, displays sources in its answers, and is designed not to make definitive claims when the evidence is insufficient.
Facts
Source retrieval rate: 97%
Rate at which a verification source could be provided: 98%
eventory supports the first hybrid edition of 「OI SUMMIT 2026」, an event for around 2,000 people
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株式会社Collective Path supported the first hybrid edition of the open innovation conference 「OI SUMMIT 2026」, hosted by 株式会社eiicon, by providing its event management platform eventory.
「OSAKA熱活HEROES」 sports event offers the excitement of watching sports and the fun of getting active; taking place Sunday, Nov. 15
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Osaka Prefecture will hold the 「OSAKA熱活HEROES」 sports event at Osaka Castle Park on Nov. 15, featuring talks by top athletes, sports experiences and food.
株式会社ブルーオーシャンシステム and ボイット株式会社 launch functional integration to advance DX at care facilities
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株式会社ブルーオーシャンシステム and ボイット株式会社 have launched a functional integration aimed at advancing DX at care facilities and reducing workloads. Their products, 「Blue Ocean Note」 and 「VOYT CONNECT」, will work together to improve communication efficiency through voice-based record creation, AI search and notifications.
[Event report] コメ兵 and BOOKOFF take the stage. Report on the first 「HRコネクト」 event, where HR professionals in the reuse industry learn together across company lines
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株式会社AMBソリューションズ held the first 「HRコネクト」 event for HR professionals in the reuse industry on Oct. 19, 2026. Hiring managers from コメ兵 and BOOKOFF took the stage to share recruitment challenges and initiatives.
Tetoba Art Museum, operated by 合同会社 te to ba in the Goto Islands of Nagasaki Prefecture, will present 溝端ことみ’s solo exhibition 「ひっくりかえったそらとうみ」 from Nov. 6, 2026.
株式会社西京銀行 adopts the unauthorized access detection services 「Fraud Alert 口座開設検知」 and 「Fraud Alert ログイン検知」 for its Saikyo smartphone banking service
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株式会社カウリス announced that it has introduced its unauthorized access detection services 「Fraud Alert 口座開設検知」 and 「Fraud Alert ログイン検知」 to 「さいきょうスマホバンキング」, the digital banking service offered by 株式会社西京銀行.
Facts
More than 250 proprietary parameters
More than 40 financial institutions
Approximately 600 million monitoring records per month
[Free seminar on Nov. 12] “What should AI handle, and what should people do?” Practical examples of “knowledge × AI” in customer support (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)
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アクセラテクノロジ株式会社 will hold a free seminar introducing 4 practical examples of combining knowledge and AI in customer support at 「コールセンター/CRM デモ＆コンファレンス 2026 in 東京」 on Nov. 12, 2026.
COCOCAR Shizuoka store, a used-car dealership specializing in in-house loans, scheduled to open Sunday, Nov. 1! Offering a way to get around in Shizuoka, where “you can’t live without a car,” even for people concerned about loan approval.
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human joint株式会社 will open 「COCOCAR静岡店」, a used-car dealership specializing in in-house loans, in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. It will support local residents’ transportation needs amid shrinking public transportation and concerns about loan approval.
[Japan Anti-Aging Association] Winners announced for the 「第8回 ヘルスケアベンチャー大賞」, opening new horizons for medicine and health care! The grand prize goes to OptimAlze Consulting株式会社
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一般社団法人日本抗加齢協会 and the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine selected 5 winning companies, including grand prize winner OptimAlze Consulting株式会社, at the final judging for the 「第8回 ヘルスケアベンチャー大賞」, held on Oct. 23, 2026.
KAI Industries joined 一般社団法人アメニティ・リサイクル協会 in September 2026. The program covers ALMO, a commercial razor with a PP handle, used at hotels. Collected razors are recycled into PP and used to make products such as toothbrushes.
Facts
Newly joined and participating from September 2026
November 1 is Dog Day: Bringing disaster rescue dogs closer to the public. A birthday donation drive is underway to turn “congratulations” into the power to save lives
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特定非営利活動法人日本レスキュー協会 is holding a birthday donation drive through November 12 to mark the 7th birthday of Raku, a disaster rescue dog. The target is 300,000 yen, and donations will go toward food, training costs and other expenses.
Snow Brand Megmilk and Hokkaido University take on the challenge of sustainable dairy farming, signing a commissioned research agreement for a “Survey of the Current State of Distribution of Domestically Produced Self-Supplied Feed”
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酪農総合研究所 of 雪印メグミルク株式会社 signed a commissioned research agreement with Hokkaido University for a study on the current state of distribution of domestically produced self-supplied feed, and began the survey on October 1, 2026.
VOYT CONNECT, an AI-powered intercom from ボイット, and Blue Ocean Note, a care-record system from ブルーオーシャンシステム, begin integration
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The AI-powered intercom VOYT CONNECT from ボイット株式会社 and Blue Ocean Note, a care-record system from ブルーオーシャンシステム, have begun integration, enabling voice-based record creation, notifications and confirmation.
Facts
Implementation and orders have grown to more than 800 companies
Reissue of the musical source book Elisabeth: The Legend of the Beautiful Empress, upper and lower volumes; original merchandise and bookstore fair also planned
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株式会社復刊ドットコム is reissuing the upper and lower volumes of the biography of the musical Elisabeth, and will sell original merchandise and hold a fair at 三省堂書店.
Facts
3,520 yen each (tax included)
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen each (tax included)
Two-color set BOX edition: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Reprint requests for 65,000 titles, with 980,000 votes
株式会社ジチタイアド designated as a “Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation” by Saku City, Nagano Prefecture
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株式会社ジチタイアド has been designated by Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, as a “Vacant House Management and Utilization Support Corporation.” From October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, it will provide consultations on vacant houses and matching services.
Facts
Effective Oct. 1, 2026
Track record of partnerships with more than 150 municipalities nationwide
カテゴリー戦略ファームsuswork株式会社 has released a report on category entry points (CEPs) and brand associations for beer and related beverages. アサヒ Super Dry ranked first in 18 of 20 CEPs, while サントリー The Premium Malt's ranked first for reward and luxury occasions. The report also examines unmet and latent CEPs, as well as the dispersion of brand associations among people in their 20s.
Facts
20 CEPs × 20 brands
18 of the 20 CEPs
55.0% of respondents
46.4%
Super Dry scored 7.2
A difference of 0.6 points
Men and women aged 20 to 99
Survey respondents: 4,081 purchasers of beer and related beverages
Contributed to the business growth of more than 100 companies to date
A 1-night, 2-day “Mt. Fuji Deep Nature Premium Tour” will be held on December 19 and 20, offering an immersive experience of how nature is formed during winter at Lake Saiko and the foot of Mount Fuji. Recruitment of monitor participants has begun
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株式会社ラクアン will hold the “Mt. Fuji Deep Nature Premium Tour,” hosted by the Fuji no Kuni Night Tourism Committee, on December 19 and 20, 2026, and is recruiting monitor participants.
Clear link between condominium management ratings and resale prices: 5-star and 4-star properties see greater price gains than unregistered properties
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株式会社東京カンテイ conducted a study on the relationship between star ratings under the Condominium Management Adequacy Evaluation System and resale prices, and announced that 5-star and 4-star properties saw greater price gains than unregistered properties.
Self-checking around the washing machine: about 1 in 4 respondents said deciding “what to check” was the most difficult. How can you prepare for water leaks around your washing machine? A survey of the challenges of inspections, areas to check and reasons for seeking advice
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According to a survey by 株式会社N-Vision, about 1 in 4 respondents (24.5%) said deciding “what to check” was the most difficult part of inspecting the area around their washing machine. Situations that could prompt them to consult a specialist included “a leak whose cause cannot be identified” and “repeated water leaks.”
Agreement signed on a green hydrogen supply business using small-scale hydropower
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株式会社森とみずのちから and 高砂熱学工業 have signed an agreement on a green hydrogen supply business using small-scale hydropower. The two companies will establish SPCs in Nagano, Ibaraki, Niigata, Kagoshima and other prefectures to advance locally produced and consumed energy supply businesses.
Facts
Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Focused on hydrogen as an energy source for buildings about 20 years ago
Hydrogen production capacity: up to 100 N㎥/h
Established in December 2022 through a collaboration between 吉銘グループ and 飛騨五木グループ
Offering the “Anti-Pilling Series,” which resists pilling and is machine-washable at home
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東京シャツ株式会社 has launched its “Anti-Pilling Series” as a new fall/winter 2026 collection, featuring anti-pilling treatment and fabrics that can be washed at home.
Italian-born hazelnut spread Nutella® returns to Nagoya Pan Marche 2026!
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Nutella®, a hazelnut spread made by 日本フェレロ株式会社, will exhibit at “Pan Marche 26” in Nagoya on November 3, 2026, offering tastings and products for sale.
Facts
5 types of toppings
Born in Italy in 1964
Loved for more than 50 years
The world's No. 3 in the chocolate market
A familiar presence in more than 200 countries worldwide
See what's happening on the farm! 'JGAP Simple Assessment App' launched
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The Japan GAP Association, a general incorporated foundation, has launched the free 'JGAP Simple Assessment App,' which lets users check farms' progress in sustainable agriculture. It is also offering a free guide to the steps for obtaining certification.
リョーサン菱洋 launches 'Physical AI Introductory Package'
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リョーサン菱洋 has expanded its 'AI Techmate Program,' a training program for engineers preparing to adopt physical AI, and began offering the 'Physical AI Introductory Package' in October 2026 to provide hands-on learning in imitation learning and reinforcement learning.
LAVIE evolves into a brand beloved across generations. The brand has adopted the new tagline 'Taking your potential one step further.' and released a new commercial featuring Nana Mori and Soya Kurokawa as siblings.
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NEC Personal Computers has unveiled a new tagline, 'Taking your potential one step further,' and a new commercial as part of the brand evolution of its PC brand LAVIE. It will also launch 3 models: 'LAVIE S13,' 'LAVIE N13' and 'LAVIE X14.'
Facts
Available from Tuesday, October 27, 2026
A total of 4 videos will be released simultaneously
[First in Fukushima Prefecture] 'おだか街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD,' a rice-ball shop starring local seniors, opens on Wednesday, October 28!
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株式会社ジーバー announced that it will open 'おだか街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD,' a rice-ball shop starring seniors, in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 28, 2026. Its partner is OWB株式会社. Through collaboration between the company, which works to address local challenges, and ジーバー, the initiative aims to support seniors' participation in the community and create a place for交流 across generations.
Facts
1,892 municipalities nationwide
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
¥680 (tax included)
900 yen (tax included)
250 yen (tax included)
35 projects
Founded in 2014
Approximately 3,800 residents
Approximately 1,000 people who moved to the area
A cumulative total of 615 seniors
Launched in November 2022
In October 2024, in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture
YouTubers マキヒカ and 梅谷 to hold a special event at 神国祭2026! 100 sky lanterns to light up the campus in autumn
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神戸国際大学 will hold its university festival, 神国祭2026, on November 8, 2026, featuring YouTubers マキヒカ and 梅谷 in a talk show and impersonation contest. The first-ever sky lantern lighting ceremony will feature 100 lanterns, alongside a variety of events including food stalls and a raffle.
A DATE WITH ELVIS ビリー諸川激論集 ロカビリーの正体, a collection of conversations depicting the musical life of Billy Morokawa, who survived stage 4 cancer, will be released on November 30. Written by 本田隆, it is priced at 2,600 yen.
Bringing smiles to Noto! 'Heart Art' showcasing connections from across Japan unveiled
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日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会 and コープいしかわ held an unveiling ceremony on October 12, 2026, for 'Heart Art,' a mural funded by donations to support areas affected by disasters including the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Donations totaling 1,848,810 yen were delivered, and the mural was installed as a symbol to contribute to emotional recovery.
Q.ENEST (キューエネス) opens bidding for 'Short-Term Offsite PPA' to address the challenges of long-term contracts
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Q.ENESTでんき will begin accepting bids for its 'Short-Term Offsite PPA,' which addresses the challenges of long-term contracts, on October 27, 2026. Contracts can be as short as 1 year, and the offering is open to companies, local governments and others in the Chubu Electric Power and Chugoku Electric Power service areas.
Facts
Contracts available from as little as 1 year
Typical contracts run for a lengthy 15 to 20 years
[Brivo] Set surveillance camera detection criteria in natural language
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Brivo株式会社 has introduced 'Eeva,' which uses AI in the cloud to analyze footage from existing cameras. Detection criteria can be set using natural language. The company presented overseas use cases, including measures against illegal dumping and theft, and has also begun sales in Japan.
トラック王国 begins business partnership with 株式会社Office Concierge, provider of the construction-industry cloud service 'バレーナクラウド'
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株式会社トラックオーコク has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社Office Concierge, provider of the construction-industry cloud service 'バレーナクラウド.' Through mutual customer referrals, the companies will support construction businesses with operational efficiency and fundraising.
Facts
Application deadline: through November 30, 2026
Flat Plan: annual fee of 180,000 yen
→90,000 yen
Flexible Plan: annual fee of 24,000 yen
→12,000 yen
There have also been many fundraising deals exceeding 20 million yen
横田未来 and あいさ show off their looks! Tika's new 2026 'Gal Cosplay' collection launches with 7 styles
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Tika, a cabaret club dress brand operated by 株式会社DRESS DESIGN WORKS, has released its new 'Gal Cosplay' collection for Halloween 2026, featuring 7 styles. 横田未来 and あいさ are the models, and the release highlights 3 featured items and 4 additional styles.
SUSE named a Leader and Visionary in 3 Gartner® Magic Quadrants™ for 2026
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SUSE was recognized in 3 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ reports for 2026, named a Leader in Container Management for the 3rd consecutive year and a Visionary in Server Virtualization Platforms and Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure.
Resume and work history creation service 「サクレキ」 launches iOS and Android apps; web version surpasses 10,000 registered users
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株式会社レクリー launched iOS and Android apps for its resume and work history creation service 「サクレキ」. As of October 20, 2026, the web version had surpassed 10,000 registered users.
Florence-based ＜テアトロ フレグランツェ ウニケ＞ launches luxury eau de parfum that lets you “wear a story” on October 28; unveiled at 「Salon de Parfum 2026」 at 名古屋栄三越.
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Florence-based luxury fragrance brand 「テアトロ フレグランツェ ウニケ」 will launch 6 eau de parfum fragrances on October 28. They will be unveiled ahead of the launch at 名古屋栄三越.
Registration opens for LIVING TECH Conference 2026 Tokyo; 9 talks and first-ever joint booth at JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, a showcase of the latest technologies in architecture, civil engineering and real estate
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一般社団法人LIVING TECH協会 announced that it will hold LIVING TECH Conference 2026 Tokyo as part of JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2 to 4, 2026. The program of 9 sessions has been finalized, and registration is now open. A joint booth will also be exhibited at the event for the first time.
Skyscanner Japan has announced domestic destinations to watch in 2027. Interest is growing in remote islands and secluded areas such as Tsushima and Wajima, with “classic immersive” travel emerging as a trend.
[Shogakukan JS Research Institute] Survey on elementary school girls’ skincare and eye care habits: 40% use toner; “clear skin without acne” ranks first as the most desired complexion
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A survey of elementary school girls conducted by 株式会社小学館’s JS Research Institute found that about 40% use toner and that “clear skin without acne” is the ideal complexion. Many use sunscreen in summer, while eye drops are used for itchiness and hay fever. Brands including 無印良品, ビオレ and ロート製薬 ranked highly across the categories.
Servcorp Japan donates ¥4,202,078 to RFTC Japan for Breast Cancer Awareness Month; cumulative donations reach ¥31,079,127 after 12 consecutive years of support
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Servcorp Japan donated ¥4,202,078 to RFTC Japan for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing its cumulative donations to ¥31,079,127 after 12 consecutive years of support.
Facts
¥4,202,078
¥31,079,127
90% or more
Companies mentioned：サーブコープジャパン株式会社、Servcorp Japan、Run for the Cure® Foundation、RFTC Japan、国立がん研究センター
[Limited quantity] Back again this year! 「2027 New Year Honey Lucky Bag」 sweetens the start of the year; reservations open November 4 (Wed.) at 蜂蜜専門店ミールミィ三条本店 and online shop
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Kyoto honey specialty shop 「ミールミィ」 (operated by 株式会社金市商店) will begin taking preorders for its 「2027 New Year Honey Lucky Bag」 and 「Mead Lucky Bag」 on November 4, 2026. The limited offering includes 7 product varieties, with reservations accepted at its Sanjo Main Store, 京都髙島屋店 and online shop.
Facts
Price: ¥11,880 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,480 (tax included)
Price: 4,320 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥9,500 (tax included)
Price: ¥16,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥24,000 (tax included)
Achieved 1051% of the target
More than 300 varieties of honey consumed annually
Ferritin iron supplement 「レピールまめ鉄」 pop-up at 代官山 蔦屋書店 from October 30 (Fri.) to November 12 (Thu.)
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株式会社feileB, operator of the conditioning supplement brand 「レピールオーガニックス」, will hold a limited-time pop-up for its ferritin iron supplement 「レピールまめ鉄」 at Daikanyama T-Site from October 30 to November 12, 2026, marking the brand’s 10th anniversary.
Facts
10th anniversary of the brand’s launch
From October 30 (Fri.) to November 12 (Thu.), 2026
Marking the establishment of “Good Shiitake Day”: Special menu featuring shiitake mushrooms from Akita Prefecture arrives at the top-floor buffet from October 30!
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田 will offer special buffet dishes featuring shiitake mushrooms from Akita Prefecture for 6 days from October 30 to mark “Good Shiitake Day.” JA全農あきた established November 4 as the commemorative day, and a certificate presentation ceremony will also be held.
Facts
6 special dishes
October 30, 2026 (Sun.)
Nov. 4 (Wed.)
Weekdays: Adults 2,900 yen
Weekends and holidays: Adults 4,500 yen
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、JA全農あきた、一般社団法人日本記念日協会、キッコーマン食品株式会社、ハウス食品株式会社、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
New light-inspired jewelry arrives to brighten the holiday season
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株式会社ミキモト will launch 「L’éclat」, a new jewelry collection for the holiday season, on November 3, 2026, and hold an exhibition event at its Ginza flagship store from December 5 of the same year.
【RACINES DONUT】A warm Christmas spent with loved ones. 6 limited-edition donuts and the classic stollen launch Nov. 12 (Thu.)
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株式会社グリップセカンド will begin selling 6 Christmas-exclusive donuts and its classic stollen on Nov. 12, 2026. The products will also be sold at LAZULI BAKERY in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. The theme is “Warm Moments.”
Facts
White Wreath ¥450 (tax included)
Chocolate Snow Dome Pistachio & Berry ¥520 (tax included)
U-GAKU to hold English Camp 2027 in spring 2027 / Programs at 4 locations: Cebu, Okinawa, Wakayama and Fukushima, with a choice of 4-night, 5-day or 8-night, 9-day schedules
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株式会社Crepity has opened enrollment for its spring 2027 “U-GAKU English Camp” for elementary and junior high school students at 4 locations: Cebu, Okinawa, Wakayama and Fukushima. Participants can choose between a 4-night, 5-day program (first or second half) and an 8-night, 9-day program.
A comprehensive guide to legal amendments companies should prepare for, including measures against customer harassment. “Legal Amendment Schedule: Second Half of 2026” published
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トライベック株式会社 has published a white paper, “Legal Amendment Schedule: Second Half of 2026,” on the BtoB-focused site bizoceanジャーナル. It summarizes legal amendments and revisions to systems scheduled for the second half of 2026, including measures against customer harassment and amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Membership reached 3.88 million as of October 2026
Arcserve Japan to hold seminars in 4 cities in November on “Business Continuity Strategies Based on the Assumption of Ransomware Intrusion”
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Arcserve Japan will hold seminars in November on business continuity strategies based on the assumption of ransomware intrusion in 4 cities: Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo.
Luxury bath additive brand Chapon now accepting preorders for Christmas gift sets of 2 or 4 bottles of “Angelic Bath”
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株式会社Tokel is accepting preorders at its official online store for “Angelic Bath” Christmas gift sets of 2 or 4 bottles from luxury bath additive brand Chapon. Made with 100% natural essential oils, the sets are also available in a limited-quantity red gift box.
HeartCore CMS earns No. 1 share in the packaged CMS market for the 11th consecutive year in ITR survey*
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HeartCore CMS, the packaged CMS from ハートコア株式会社, ranked No. 1 in market share for packaged CMS for the 11th consecutive year, from fiscal 2015 through fiscal 2025, according to an ITR survey.
NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ will hold a joint seminar on OT security on Nov. 11, 2026. The seminar will explain the importance of implementation capabilities and management in preventing severe losses from factory shutdowns.
Why do you find yourself wanting to give it to someone special? From an era when thick cotton underwear was the norm, moisture-absorbing, heat-generating innerwear “HOTMAGIC” has opened up new options for keeping warm
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グンゼ株式会社 has published a landing page for its functional innerwear brand “HOTMAGIC” to mark the company’s 130th anniversary in 2026. It introduces the history of developing moisture-absorbing, heat-generating materials and technological advances such as the “Concentrated Warmth Series” and “Cold-Proof.” A survey of users found that about 40% buy the products for family members or as gifts.
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130th anniversary of the company’s founding in August 2026
“HOTMAGIC,” launched in 2002
About 40% buy it for “family members or as a gift”
Comic adaptation of Estar hit “The Blue-Eyed Bride” becomes a major success, surpassing ¥100 million in monthly sales in September 2026
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株式会社エブリスタ announced that the comic adaptation of “The Blue-Eyed Bride: A Marriage of Cold Ties Turns to Love Through Words” from the novel-posting site Estar surpassed ¥100 million in monthly sales in September 2026.
株式会社Fleekdrive surveyed 110 people in the real estate industry about the workload involved in file management. Time spent searching for past files and discrepancies in contract terms emerged as challenges, while security measures ranked first among selection criteria.
From CompTIA certification support tailored to each industry, “before and after certification,” to training that supports on-the-job adoption: launching cybersecurity talent development programs
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株式会社日立ソリューションズ・クリエイト has launched a cybersecurity talent development program that covers support for earning CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications, as well as practical training to help employees retain and apply their knowledge on the job.
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Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
About 30 practical courses
Companies mentioned：株式会社日立ソリューションズ・クリエイト、CompTIA、国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構、CompTIA, Inc.
In person, on calls and in online meetings. “iFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds” now available for advance purchase on Makuake
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iFLYTEK JAPAN AI SOLUTIONS株式会社 began advance sales of the “iFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds,” which support real-time two-way translation, on Makuake on Oct. 27, 2026. They are available at up to 35% off, and product demonstrations are also being held at ノジマ MIRAI ROBO SQUARE in Shinagawa.
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From 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Up to 35% OFF
Supports 60 languages and 56 accent types online
60 languages and 56 accent types
Up to 6 hours on the earbuds alone
Up to 21 hours with the charging case
Up to 12 hours of music playback on the earbuds alone
Up to 42 hours of use with the case
Companies mentioned：iFLYTEK JAPAN AI SOLUTIONS株式会社、iFLYTEK、Makuake、ノジマ MIRAI ROBO SQUARE、Bavvo
Avanade to hold “Avanade Beyond AI Forum 2026” on Wednesday, Nov. 25, sharing strategies and practical insights for transforming businesses across the enterprise in the age of AI agents
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アバナード株式会社 will hold “Avanade Beyond AI Forum 2026,” a free event sharing strategies and insights for business transformation in the age of AI agents, on Nov. 25.
Rents for large offices in Tokyo’s 5 central wards have risen about 46% in 10 years. What should companies’ office strategies look like?
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株式会社HATARABA will hold the “Office Strategy Summit 2026” on November 17, 2026, against the backdrop of rents for large offices in Tokyo’s 5 central wards rising about 46% in 10 years. The event will explain trends in the office market, space-use data, regional office strategies and other topics, supporting companies in developing their office strategies.
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Up about 46%
The vacancy rate also fell to 1.2%
Large office buildings with standard floors of 300 tsubo or more
Aww to launch the first installment of its 2026 holiday collection on October 28
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Travel lifestyle brand Aww will launch the first installment of its 2026 holiday collection on October 28. The collection features 4 styles of bamboo leather bags and an anti-skimming travel pouch from its premium “yŪ” line, with the second installment also planned for late November.
The 5th edition of the standard guidelines for head injury care, revised over a quarter century, has been published!
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株式会社医学書院 published the 5th edition of the “Guidelines for the Treatment and Management of Head Injuries” on October 12, 2026. Supervised by the Japan Neurosurgical Society and the Japan Society of Neurotraumatology, the guidelines have been revised to cover a wide range of cases, from severe to mild injuries and cases involving older adults.
一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構 announces appointment of new director for its 5th term and opening of Osaka office
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一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構 welcomed Nobue Yamanaka as a new director in June 2026 as it began its 5th term, and opened an Osaka office in October of the same year as a base for activities in the Kansai region.
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With the start of the 5th term on June 1, 2026
On Oct. 1, 2026
Since its establishment in December 2022
Obtained the national social worker qualification in 2025
Graduated from the College of Business at Ohio State University in 1993
Began working as an independent financial planner in 2004
Founded 株式会社アセット・アドバンテージ in 2010
Launched “Yamanaka Juku” in 2016 to train financial planners
Chiikawa and friends dress up in teddy bear outfits for Christmas! “Chiikawa Kiramekko Teddy Bear Christmas” goes on sale starting Friday, November 6
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株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will launch “Chiikawa Kiramekko Teddy Bear Christmas,” a new Christmas-themed product featuring Chiikawa, under its Kiramekko accessory plush brand on November 6, 2026.
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Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
18.1 billion yen
¥2,420
3 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス、イオンパークプレイス大分店、海老名マルイ、イオンモール春日部、イオンモール倉敷、イオンモール須坂、0％NAHA、LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA、CHIIKAWA SHOP in TAPEI、イオンモール幕張新都心前
【TIRTIR】A limited-time experiential POPUP, “GLAM SUITE OF GLOW,” themed around “a hotel stay to find your own radiance,” opens in Omotesando from Tuesday, November 3 (public holiday) to Sunday, November 8
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Korean cosmetics brand TIRTIR, operated by 株式会社Goodai Global Japan, will hold “GLAM SUITE OF GLOW,” an experiential POPUP with a hotel concept, at Annex Aoyama in Omotesando from November 3 to 8, 2026. Activities will include sampling a new lip balm, skin analysis and a professional makeup service available on weekends only.
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6 days
Nov. 3, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
Approximately 73% serum-based
Capacity: 16 g
Price: 3,190 yen (including tax)
Volume: 3g
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Goodai Global Japan、TIRTIR、RALME HOUSE、株式会社Viee
GAAAT to hold metal canvas art exhibition in 5 cities to mark the conclusion of “Space Brothers”
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株式会社GAAAT will hold a sales exhibition of metal canvas art based on the manga “Space Brothers” to mark the conclusion of the series. The exhibition will tour 5 cities—Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo—in sequence, starting October 30, 2026.
プリンス ワイキキ, operated by プリンス リゾーツ ハワイ インク, has announced that reservations for its autumn “Hawaii Autumn Getaway” stay plan have closed, and that Yusuke Ishii and Tony Lytle will take up new leadership roles in October. It will also hold a participatory activity in November to support medical and welfare facilities.
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Up to 25% off
Up to 35% off
A team of 450
15.2 cm square (6 inches)
Companies mentioned：プリンス リゾーツ ハワイ インク、プリンス ワイキキ、西武ホールディングス、プリンスホテル、Seibu Prince Global Rewards、ザ・リッツ・カールトン・シカゴ、マリオット・ラグジュアリー、Brighten A Heart™、Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children、Hawaiʻi Pacific Health、Straub Benioff Medical Center、Wilcox Medical Center、Ronald McDonald House Hawaiʻi、Lanakila Pacific、Meals on Wheels
“Survey on Attitudes Toward Work and Housing”: Post-pandemic home choices show changes that go beyond a simple “return to the city center”; moves prioritizing “upgraded amenities” have increased 1.5 times
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According to an attitude survey conducted by グローバルベイス株式会社, post-pandemic home choices are not limited to a simple “return to the city center”; moves prioritizing “upgraded amenities” have increased 1.5 times compared with before the pandemic. The survey found that people in hybrid-work roles are especially interested in the number of rooms and renovations, and that housing needs and sources of stress vary with work style.
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10,000 working men and women aged 30–50
The survey was conducted among a total of 618 people
“City center to suburbs”: 2.7%
“Suburbs to city center”: 2.6%
“I want to upgrade my home’s amenities” also rose to 8.8% after the pandemic...
17.5% of hybrid workers prioritize the “number of rooms”
Plantio wins contract for Itabashi Ward project to promote interaction using historical resources at the provisional historic park
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プランティオ株式会社 has been selected as the contractor for Itabashi Ward, Tokyo’s project to promote interaction using historical resources at the provisionally named Itabashi Ward Historic Park, and has begun work. The project will draw on the historical background of the Kaga Domain’s lower residence during the Edo period, with students from Itabashi Fifth Junior High School taking the lead in growing traditional Kaga vegetables and conducting inquiry-based learning. Using IoT technology and regional partnerships, the project aims to build a sustainable community and enhance the local brand.
Urth begins supporting a business transformation PoC for Kanadevia’s ICT Promotion Headquarters, providing the metaverse platform “metatell” and know-how for using AI
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株式会社Urth will provide the metaverse platform “metatell” and know-how for using AI to Kanadevia’s ICT Promotion Headquarters, beginning support for a PoC to test business transformation in manufacturing from January 2027.
Awaken the beauty around your eyes. For a vibrant impression of beauty, filled with a firm, resilient feel: “Mission Summa Eye Cream”
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エフエムジー＆ミッション株式会社 will launch “Mission Summa Eye Cream,” an eye cream containing the advanced ingredient AOH, on November 27, 2026, from “Summa,” the top line of its flagship brand “Mission.”
85% start with no prior experience and advance their careers to become full-time employees handling practical IT work. The AnewS IT（アニューズ IT） recruitment site is now live.
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株式会社綜合キャリアオプション launched the recruitment site for AnewS IT on October 22, 2026, supporting career advancement to full-time IT positions for people with no experience or in non-regular employment. About 85% of participants in the program start with no prior experience, and it develops talent through training, certification support and a range of work courses.
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AnewS IT has 100 members.
Published on October 22, 2026
Aim to become a project manager in as little as 3–5 years
Discover the appeal of local specialties! “Kochi Cocktail Madame Rose” launches as the latest in the local specialties series!
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合同酒精株式会社 will launch “Kochi Cocktail Madame Rose,” a sour drink recreating the flavor of “Madame Rose,” a cocktail originating in Kochi Prefecture, nationwide on November 10.
“A data-driven look at the adoption and use of 360-degree feedback”: 2026 survey results announced. The most common purpose for using 360-degree feedback is “early identification and selection of next-generation leaders.”
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株式会社シーベース announced the results of its 2026 survey on the adoption and use of 360-degree feedback. The most common purpose was “early identification and selection of next-generation leaders,” while use for “talent management” rose by 15.1 percentage points over 2 years. About 70% of HR personnel were satisfied, and those who received support such as help with action plans and interviews were more likely to feel the process was worthwhile.
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“Early identification and selection of management candidates and next-generation leaders”: 37.8%
“Talent management”: 36.3%
Up 15.1 percentage points over 2 years
Among HR personnel, about 70%... 68.1% responded that they were “very satisfied to somewhat satisfied.”
株式会社ノーススター announced usage results for the 3 months after time restrictions were lifted for its “Chat Health Consultation” service, launched on July 1, 2026, in partnership with Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. The number of consultations rose about 6 times compared with the period before the service was introduced, and the company reports that it is becoming a reliable source of support for families raising children in the community.
BELTA folic acid supplements now adopted by 400 municipalities
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株式会社ベルタ announced that the number of municipalities nationwide adopting its folic acid supplements has reached 400. Since launching the brand in 2013, it has worked to address health issues at different stages of women’s lives, advancing support through preconception care awareness activities and partnership agreements with municipalities.