Free webinar for business planning and corporate strategy departments to be held again: “The Future of Open Innovation / M&A Strategy: Building Co-Creation Strategies Through Global Intellectual and Investment Information × Your Company’s Intangible Assets”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold a free webinar for business planning and corporate strategy departments again on Nov. 10, 2026. The webinar will focus on open innovation and M&A strategy, and explain how to build co-creation strategies by leveraging intangible assets.
AI pilot project to capture voices “broadly × deeply”—Exploring Yokohama-style broad listening—STEP 3 “Voices × Data Analysis” pilot project: Call for participants
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横浜市行財政局 is seeking participants for a STEP 3 pilot project that analyzes residents’ voices alongside local data and government programs. Expenses of up to ¥1 million will be covered. Proposals will be accepted from Oct. 27 to Nov. 16, Reiwa 8.
From ganjang gejang to plum makgeolli—Testing Korean food through “real-world purchasing” in Nakano, Tokyo
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株式会社NOAH will hold a Korean food pop-up store, “K-LIFE STYLE IN NAKANO MARUI,” at 中野マルイ from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026, to assess actual demand in the Japanese market and support market entry.
Marubun uses Aeolus AI robot, which requires no elevator integration, to support security DX
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丸文株式会社 has launched a security service that uses the “Aeolus” humanoid AI robot made by Aeolus Robotics Corporation and requires no elevator modifications.
Ryudo Uzaki’s solo concert “JUST GUITAR JUST VOCAL” set for March 2027 in Kitami, Hokkaido!
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Ryudo Uzaki’s solo concert “JUST GUITAR JUST VOCAL” will be held on March 6, 2027, at 北ガス市民ホール in 北見市. Advance ticket sales begin in November 2026, with general sales starting in December.
A “working vessel” that moves between food storage and tableware—FUTATSUKI, from Edo glassmaker Iwasawa Glass, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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岩澤硝子株式会社’s glass container series “FUTATSUKI” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. New products are scheduled to go on sale from December 2026 to March 2027.
ディ・アイ・システムグループ launches “AI-Driven Development Course,” IT training for new employees
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アスリーブレインズ, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ディ・アイ・システム, has launched a 3-month hands-on IT training program for new employees called the “AI-Driven Development Course.” The course aims to develop engineers who can use generative AI while also verifying code and taking responsibility for explaining their work.
Facts
Over 3 months
20 years of experience in IT training
+20–30% compared with the conventional level
Up to a 30% increase
¥1,080,000 (excluding tax) per person
Net cost: from ¥216,000 (excluding tax) per person
Special campaign for “November 1 / Wan, Wan, Wan Day” from the pet-friendly lodging booking site “いぬやど-inuyado-”! Discount plans for dog lovers ～ Supporting memorable trips with your beloved dog
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The pet-friendly lodging booking site “いぬやど,” operated by 株式会社ブッキングリゾート, is running a special campaign to mark Dog Day on November 1. It offers discount plans including 11% off and 11,111 yen off to support travel experiences with beloved dogs.
[A new approach to starting a food truck business] Business strategies to avoid closing within 1 year! Full 6-lecture course on “Food Truck Industry Fundamentals” by 株式会社Cooper's Sho Mitsuura released on これマネ教育DX
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一般社団法人これからの時代の飲食店マネジメント協会 has released a 6-lecture course on starting and managing a food truck business, taught by Sho Mitsuura, representative director of 株式会社Cooper, on これマネ教育DX, a video education platform specializing in food service businesses.
Facts
Businesses that exit within 1 year
Full 6-lecture course
Studied at レコールバンタン大阪校 in 2020
Launched the “SHOWTIME” food truck business in 2022
“Mother Illumi” combines spectacular views from an elevation of approximately 300 m with illuminations, starting October 31! [Open on weekends and holidays only]
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株式会社マザー牧場 will hold “Mother Illumi” from October 31, 2026, to February 28, 2027, combining spectacular views from an elevation of approximately 300 m with illuminations, and offering activities including night bungee jumping and animal encounters.
Facts
Held for the 15th year
October 31, 2026–February 28, 2027
Elevation: approximately 300 m
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 through sixth grade): 450 yen
Activity fee: 2,500 yen
Tower height: 21 m
A height of 321 m when combined with the elevation
Original料金：1人300円
Maximum height reached: 330 m
Unlimited rides at night: 2,100 yen
Price: Adults 3,800 yen
Children 1,900 yen
Soft drink bar: 380 yen
Admission and meal set ticket: Adults 4,200 yen
Children: 2,100 yen
Admission, meal and unlimited rides set ticket: Adults 6,200 yen
The 2026 Kitahiroshima Town Industrial Fair will be held on November 1, 2026, featuring exhibits and hands-on activities by local businesses, as well as a prize drawing. The 20th Chiyoda Festival will also be held at the same time.
Bringing children's learning beyond school and into the community. Education forum to be held in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, on December 5, featuring education philosopher 一徳苫野
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特定非営利活動法人マナビダネ will hold the “2026 Forum on Supporting Children's Growth and Learning in the Community” in Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, on December 5, 2026. Education philosopher 一徳苫野 will deliver the keynote address, followed by discussions on support for school non-attendance and collaboration among schools, families and communities.
Sponsorship confirmed for “Tsunagu Yokohama Pavilion,” Yokohama City's exhibit at GREEN×EXPO 2027
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JGC Holdings has decided to sponsor the “Tsunagu Yokohama Pavilion,” Yokohama City's exhibit at GREEN×EXPO 2027, which opens in March 2027. The pavilion will showcase efforts to realize a sustainable society through technology exhibits on resource recycling.
New company ELYZA Robotics begins operations to advance physical AI
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KDDI and ELYZA have established a new company, 株式会社ELYZA Robotics, to advance its physical AI business, and began operations on October 1, 2026. The company aims to invest 30 billion yen in research and development by fiscal 2030, build a specialized organization of 300 or more people, and deploy 1,000 or more robots.
“Black Crow,” a film directed by student 横山ダイアナ of 東京ビジュアルアーツ・アカデミー, operated by 学校法人２１世紀アカデメイア, was selected for the 東京インディペンデント映画祭. It was chosen as 1 of the 7 nominated films from a total of 489 entries.
Facts
489 entries in total
7 nominated films
More than 150 enrolled
October 31 (Saturday)
50 seats per screening
10,000 students
300,000 graduates
More than 60 years of history
4 regions nationwide・17 schools
138 departments
Companies mentioned：学校法人 ２１世紀アカデメイア、東京ビジュアルアーツ・アカデミー、モスクワ大学、東京インディペンデント映画祭、Global Design Graduate Show 2022、ワテラスコモンホール、２１世紀アカデメイア
ohpner handles planning, production and placement of transit advertising promotions for “DX General Expo 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” as well as creative production for Web and social media
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ohpner株式会社 handled transit advertising promotions and creative production for Web and social media for “DX General Expo 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” an exhibition hosted by エバーリッジ株式会.
Bringing energy to Yokohama's businesspeople. Lifting the spirits of adults in Yokohama. Hardworking tavern “会津馬刺しとタッカンマリ 居酒屋とみ 横浜” supports workers with 1,000 yen off all regular courses!
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株式会社光聖 will run a campaign from October 27, 2026, offering 1,000 yen off all regular courses at “会津馬刺しとタッカンマリ 居酒屋とみ 横浜.”
Featuring “human umbilical cord-derived stem cell conditioned culture medium※1,” developed using 3D culture technology. プロラボ・コスメティックス to launch new “SHINING SERIES” skincare line on October 27
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株式会社PROLABO・COSMETICS will launch “SHINING SERIES,” a new skincare line featuring human umbilical cord-derived stem cell conditioned culture medium produced using 3D culture technology, on October 27, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
All 4 items
Net content: 150 g
Price: ¥8,580 (tax included)
Volume: 150 mL
Price: ¥9,130 (tax included)
Net content: 30 mL
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Contents: 30 g
Price: ¥18,400 (tax included)
※Total price for all 4 items: ¥52,610 (tax included)
[Special Interview] Grand Central Outside Director 玉塚元一 on the True Value of “AI × Human Skills”—A New Sales Consulting Approach Sweeping the Market to Drive Japanese Companies’ Growth
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株式会社Grand Central has published a special interview with its outside director, 玉塚元一. He praised the company’s focus on sales, its ability to build organizations that avoid dependence on individuals, and its strong governance, and discussed fundamental structural reform using AI and a growth strategy based on the “3x company rule.”
Enjoy fall and winter stews with the “Velona” pressure-control pot! Make classic oden delicious with ease
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株式会社万年 recommends its “Velona” pressure-control pot for fall and winter stews. The product shortens cooking time while preserving the texture of ingredients through gentle pressure cooking at approximately 101°C, and a limited-time campaign is underway.
[Private performances available in a chapel with approximately 50 seats] A special Christmas theater experience immersed in the voices of musical performers: “The Tree of Paradise” returns
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株式会社Protopia will stage a return run of its original musical “The Tree of Paradise” from December 23 to 26, 2026, in the chapel at ベイサイドホテル アジュール竹芝 in Takeshiba, Tokyo. Private performances are available in the chapel, which has approximately 50 seats (48 seats for a full-chapel booking and 24 seats for a half-chapel booking), with special plans for corporate Christmas parties and group networking events.
Facts
December 23, 2026 (Wednesday) to 26 (Saturday)
A chapel with 48 seats
Half the seating capacity (24 seats)
Full-chapel booking: 48 seats for ¥384,000 (tax included)
Half-chapel booking: 24 seats for ¥201,600 (tax included)
アイスティシ partners with ZaPASS to open offsite hub “ZaPASS 大崎上島”
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株式会社アイスティシ and ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社 will open the offsite hub “ZaPASS 大崎上島” on Osakikamijima on October 26, 2026, and begin accepting applications for “Management Retreat in Osakikamijima,” a 1-night, 2-day program for executives and managers.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
2 days, 1 night
Approximately 6 people
4 people or fewer
¥200,000 per person (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスティシ、ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社、Aisthisi Inc.
Goodnotes surveys 1,000 business professionals on thinking and creativity in the AI era: Original ideas start with “writing by hand”; people who “write by hand first, then use AI” are 2.4 times as likely to “often arrive at” an idea
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Goodnotes Limited surveyed 1,000 business professionals in its “Survey on Thinking and Creativity in the AI Era.” As generative AI becomes more widely used, the survey found that “writing by hand” is important for generating original ideas, and that people who use the sequence “write by hand first, then use AI” are 2.4 times as likely to say they “often arrive at” an idea.
株式会社コンテナ launches recruitment branding support service specializing in manufacturing
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株式会社コンテナ has launched a recruitment branding support service specializing in manufacturing. The service helps address hiring challenges by reporting on and sharing the realities of the workplace to convey the appeal of companies to job seekers.
Facts
83.8% said they check company information on social media or in reviews before applying
34.5% said they had decided not to apply because of what they saw there
Critical PHP vulnerability: Free checks launched for companies unsure whether they are affected
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株式会社Rabiloo Japan has launched its “Emergency PHP Vulnerability Response Service” for corporate websites and web services on October 23, 2026, following the announcement on October 21, 2026, of critical PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619). As an initial step, it is accepting requests for free preliminary checks to identify the PHP version in use and verify patch status.
Dialogue with the president of ジーベックテクノロジー and “Future Creation Dialogue®” workshop to be held in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district on November 28
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株式会社スタイリッシュ・アイデア, co-hosting with 合同会社e-career connect, will hold “How Do You Build a Company Where Employees Think About the Future?—Executive Dialogue + Future Creation Dialogue® Workshop and Business Networking Event” in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district on November 28, 2026. The event will include a discussion with Yoshihiko Sumiyoshi, president of industrial tool manufacturer 株式会社ジーベックテクノロジー, and a workshop to experience the dialogue method used at the company.
See metal take shape right before your eyes. 小沢製作所 to hold open factory event in Hachioji on November 14
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有限会社小沢製作所 will hold an open factory event at its plant in Hachioji, Tokyo, on November 14, 2026. Visitors can tour precision sheet-metal fabrication processes and take part in premium experiences and family-friendly craft activities.
Comoris launches “City and Farm Stand,” a hands-on program. Recruiting participants to build a farm stand in a Yoyogi-Uehara parking lot using timber from the upper Tama River region
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Comoris DAO合同会社 will run the hands-on program “City and Farm Stand” with 日の出アートビレッジ in conjunction with the opening of the “Comoris Parking” lot in Yoyogi-Uehara in October 2026. Participants will build and install a farm stand using Tama-grown timber.
株式会社MediCE to Launch “診療報酬サポートAI細谷くん” on October 30, Supporting Clinics from Medical Fee Checks to In-House Operations
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株式会社MediCE will launch “診療報酬サポートAI細谷くん,” which supports clinics with medical fee-related work, on October 30, 2026, and will unveil it for the first time at a conference held that day.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
30th Japan Society of Medical Management Consultants Conference
From WordPress to a Website You Can Update with AI and on Your Own: “ひとことWeb” Launches Migration Plan
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株式会社HuX launched a migration plan for “ひとことWeb” on October 26, 2026, supporting migration from WordPress to a setup that does not use PHP. Its features include AI-powered self-update functionality and a transition to a maintenance-free setup that addresses PHP vulnerabilities.
Now Available at All 8 イチバンエイトグループ Stores: “PROTONA CUSTOM For Fisher 1L,” Cooking Water for Fish and Shellfish Intended for Anglers
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株式会社イロドリップ will begin selling “PROTONA CUSTOM For Fisher 1L,” cooking water for fish and shellfish aimed at anglers, at all 8 イチバンエイトグループ stores from the end of October 2026.
A New Era of “Trying On” Glasses Before Choosing? Restaurants Can Bring Their Own Drinks! New “Glass Fitting Service” Lets Restaurants Choose the Perfect Glass with an Expert from 2,000 Types Worldwide
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GLASSBACCA, the glass OEM business of JTC株式会社, will launch a “glass fitting service” for restaurants on October 27, 2026, allowing them to sample and evaluate beverages they bring in. With rising costs becoming increasingly severe, according to 帝国データバンク research, the service aims to enhance the customer experience and increase average spending per customer through glass selection.
Featuring “Gettou” from an Island Where the Gods Once Lived: Limited-Quantity Launch of Aromatherapy Sheet Masks and Bath Milk to Support Restful Sleep from Domestic Organic Brand 琉白
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株式会社ケアリングジャパン will release limited quantities of “ナイトリュクスシートマスク,” a beauty-emulsion sheet mask containing shell ginger, and “ナイトリュクスバスミルク,” an emulsion-style beauty bath product, from the domestic organic cosmetics brand 琉白.
Facts
From November 1, 2026 (Sat.)
Nationwide release from November 6, 2026 (Fri.)
More than 160,000 sheets sold to date
Box / 4,620 yen (tax included)
Single packet / 990 yen (tax included)
Box / 2,200 yen (tax included)
Single packet / 440 yen (tax included)
23 mL × 5 sheets
First in Japan to obtain internationally recognized organic certification in 2008
【REFOLMO Med】Co-hosted with SUNC | How to Build an Organization at a Medical Institution for Sustained Business Growth—How to Create a System That Develops Staff Without Leaving Everything to the Director
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株式会社REFOLMO and 株式会社SUNC will hold a free online webinar on building organizations at medical institutions from November 10, 2026. Speaker Yosuke Mizuno (representative of 株式会社SUNC) will explain how to create a system that develops staff and reduces dependence on the director.
【All Features Free】1,200 Predicted Questions for the 121st National Medical Practitioners Examination and 26 Years of Past Questions Released for Medical Students Nationwide—First Step Toward the Next-Generation Medical Department Concept “P2P医局” | 鳳應会グループ Medi Face, Ltd.
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株式会社Medi Face launched “鳳應会,” a national medical licensing exam preparation website for medical students, on October 27, 2026. It offers 1,200 predicted questions for the 121st exam and 26 years of past questions, with all features free, as part of its “P2P医局” next-generation medical department concept.
About 70% of people who want to warm their eyes have concerns about hot eye masks. About 75% are interested in an “open-eye-area design”
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of “ながら温アイマスク,” 株式会社ほんやら堂 conducted a survey that found about 70.5% of people who want to warm their eyes have concerns about hot eye masks. About 74.6% of respondents who cited concerns said they would be interested in an “open-eye-area design.”
【November 30 Event】Online Seminar to Hear from Children Living in Residential Self-Reliance Support Facilities
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NPO法人全国子どもアドボカシー協議会 will hold an online seminar, “Hearing from Children Living in Residential Self-Reliance Support Facilities,” on November 30, 2026. The speaker will be Shoko Sekine of 国立武蔵野学院.
【100 million plays surpassed!】Roblox game ‘Soccer Stars 26’ reaches milestone just over 4 months after launch
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picon studio, the Roblox-focused game development studio of 株式会社picon, announced that its self-developed online multiplayer soccer game ‘Soccer Stars 26’ surpassed 100 million cumulative plays just over 4 months after launch. It recorded a peak DAU of 950,000 and approximately 11.61 million MAU, and is running a campaign to distribute gift codes to mark the milestone.
Facts
100 million cumulative plays
Just over 4 months after launch
Peak of 950,000
More than 11.61 million active users in the past 30 days (MAU)
Peak concurrent users (CCU): 14,000
Supports all 17 languages
Companies mentioned：株式会社picon、picon studio、MIXI GROUP
Database of companies related to ‘Physical AI’ in the Strategic 17 Fields officially launches; research into industries and companies seeing increased demand as the Physical AI industry grows - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister has officially launched a database of companies related to ‘Physical AI,’ one of the Japanese government’s Strategic 17 Fields for priority investment. The database visualizes demand structures supporting everything from the development to the operation of robots and autonomous machines, and organizes which needs each company’s products and services address.
Survey of 86 people who experienced flood damage to their homes: 36.11% of those who began restoration work struggled with the cost burden; 22.22% said they ‘could not determine whether drying was sufficient’
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A survey of 86 people who experienced flood damage to their homes, conducted by ブルークリーン株式会社, found that 36.11% of those who began restoration work struggled with the cost burden, while 22.22% had difficulty assessing the state of drying.
ZaPASS opens offsite base ‘ZaPASS 大崎上島’ on Osakikamijima in the Seto Inland Sea
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ZaPASS JAPAN株式会社 will open an offsite base, ‘ZaPASS 大崎上島,’ on Osakikamijima in Hiroshima Prefecture on October 26, 2026, and begin offering an executive retreat program as a joint venture with 株式会社アイスティシ.
DroR releases free API and MCP server enabling AI agents to access official information on procedures for daily life in Tokyo
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株式会社DroR has released a free API and MCP server that enables AI agents to access data from ‘official.tokyo.jp,’ a guide to procedures for daily life aimed at foreign residents.
Facts
Published July 12, 2026
Publicly available data as of October 5, 2026
12 emergency information items
Service-counter information for all 23 Tokyo wards
12 terms
4 emergency contacts
5 languages (English, easy Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Nepali)
ロールス・ロイス・モーター・カーズ and グッドウッド・エステート conserve and enhance the local natural environment through sustainability partnership
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As part of their sustainability partnership, ロールス・ロイス・モーター・カーズ and グッドウッド・エステート undertook 3 new projects: a trial of fertilizer incorporating mycelium, the conservation of the historic site ‘Goodwood Trundle,’ and the restoration of a pond at Goodwood Home Farm.
Facts
Undertook 3 new projects
Original同プロジェクトの約3分の1は
Used by people for approximately 5,000 years
More than 60,000 trees planted to date
More than 2,500 employees work there
Original英国経済に40 億ポンド以上を貢献し
It generates more than £500 million in economic value each year
Expanded AI features in the krew series; launches ‘krewSheet Data Entry AI (Beta)’
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メシウス株式会社 has expanded the AI features in its ‘krew’ series of plugins for サイボウズ株式会社’s ‘kintone,’ launching ‘krewSheet Data Entry AI (Beta)’ and renaming and updating ‘krewData Flow Creation AI (Beta).’
Food Development Exhibition 2026: ‘The final boss appears’ at the Maruzen Pharmaceuticals booth!? HMPA ambassador Sachiko Kobayashi makes a surprise visit
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丸善製薬株式会社 exhibited at ‘Food Development Exhibition 2026,’ held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026, and HMPA ambassador Sachiko Kobayashi made a surprise visit.
Make meal service at hospitals and senior care facilities more efficient. Erector to exhibit at ‘CareTEX北陸'26’
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エレクター株式会社 will exhibit at ‘CareTEX北陸'26,’ a trade show for the nursing care industry to be held at the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall on November 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing its new ‘Multi Serve’ reheating wagon and ‘Ergo Serve’ reheating cart.
Akafuku Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the ‘Anko Exhibition,’ which opens at 丸井今井札幌本店 on October 28, 2026, selling ‘Akafuku Mochi’ and the limited-release ‘Akafuku Nama Yokan,’ among other items.
6 masterpieces of shunga by Kitagawa Utamaro and Katsushika Hokusai released as giclée prints! Modern technology recreates the beauty of shunga by artists representing the Edo period, including ‘歌まくら・料亭の二階’ and ‘蛸と海女’
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株式会社版三 will begin selling 6 masterpieces of shunga by Kitagawa Utamaro and Katsushika Hokusai as giclée prints from October 27.
Keeper Security named to the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Privileged Access Management for the 2nd consecutive year
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 announced that it has been named to the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management for the 2nd consecutive year. The company provides identity security and PAM based on zero-trust and zero-knowledge principles, and enables governance of a broad range of identities, including AI agents, through products such as KeeperPAM and KeeperAI.
A specialist clinic in Nagasaki for consultations on babies’ head shape — 130 people attend Nagasaki Pediatric Head Shape Seminar 2026
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株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー co-hosted the Nagasaki Pediatric Head Shape Seminar 2026 in a hybrid format with the departments of plastic surgery and pediatrics at Nagasaki University. A total of 130 people attended, sharing insights on connecting local consultation services with specialist care and on the differential diagnosis and treatment of cranial deformities.
Facts
130 people in total
40 people at the venue
90 online
76 valid responses
49 people for at-home care
40 people on benchmarks for severity requiring treatment or referral
1 in 5 people in their 40s who bought a home intending to live there for life; 61.3% of those earning over 1,000万円 plan to move｜カウカモ survey on home-buying attitudes among people in their 20s and 40s
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A survey by cowcamo, operated by 株式会社ツクルバ, on home-buying attitudes among people in their 20s and 40s living in the greater Tokyo area. The share planning to move is trending upward regardless of age group or income, with 61.3% of those earning 1,000万円 or more considering a move. The survey also found that people in their 20s tend to prioritize properties in their financial planning and favor pre-owned condominiums, while those in their 40s take a long-term view, focusing on asset utilization and preparations for old age.
<DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Fall]> Exhibition for improving business efficiency and sales, system development and promoting DX — approximately 400 companies and 720 products* gathered in one place
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold 6 exhibitions, including DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Fall], at Ariake GYM-EX from Nov. 17 to 20, 2026. The hybrid event will be the largest to date, with approximately 400 exhibitors and 720 products. Seminars will also be held by experts from Hitachi, Ltd., the AICX Association and others.
Corporate movie revamped and released today — video showcases the company’s transformation to sustainably enhance corporate value, from its journey so far to the future
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ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社 released a revamped corporate movie on Oct. 27. The company is undergoing a period of transformation under KENKO Vision 2035, and the video features its move to a new Tokyo headquarters and the acceleration of its global expansion.
No need to forgo a bath when traveling with your dog! Private baths where you can relax with your dog are now available; 3 new guest rooms with saunas open on Nov. 1
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くにさき 森と海のドッグリゾート, operated by 株式会社リロバケーションズ, added 3 private baths where guests can bring their dogs in October 2026 and opened 3 new guest rooms with saunas on Nov. 1.
Tokyu Community advances sustainability, begins sourcing electricity used at its headquarters, branches and other locations as effectively 100% renewable energy
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東急コミュニティー began sourcing electricity used at all 105 locations, including its headquarters and branches, as effectively 100% renewable energy in August 2026. It acquired tracking-enabled FIT non-fossil certificates brokered by リエネ and will switch approximately 3.7 million kWh of electricity annually to renewable energy.
Interchangeable heads now available for the My Hero Academia Emblem Sealing Stamp, a heraldic-style sealing stamp inspired by characters from the anime My Hero Academia
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株式会社岡田商会 has begun selling interchangeable heads made of brass for sealing stamps featuring heraldic-style designs inspired by characters from the anime My Hero Academia. The emblems come in 24 designs and are available individually or in sets of 3 or 5.
株式会社あきんどスシロー will offer Katsuura tantanmen, a local specialty from Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, at Sushiro locations nationwide from Oct. 28 as the 5th installment of Sushiro’s “Jimo-meshi” project.
Facts
For more than 40 years
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 28
5th installment
From 480 yen, tax included
Planned total of 280,000 servings
Founded as a popular restaurant in 1954
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES、株式会社あきんどスシロー、スシロー、鯛すし、勝浦タンタンメン企業組合、江ざわ
Stays sharp when enlarged, with freely editable text and colors! Copyright-cleared map service F-map now supports SVG format
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株式会社ピーシーコネクト, a group company of 株式会社いえらぶGROUP, has launched a map output service in vector format (SVG) for F-map, its copyright-cleared map service, a first for the industry. This enables maps to remain sharp when enlarged or reduced and allows them to be freely edited in design tools.
Facts
Up to 128 map styles
Points priced from 50 yen each
Monthly fees from 1,100 yen
Points worth up to 33,000 yen
Cumulative user base surpasses 40,000 companies nationwide
Bag maker エース株式会社 has launched the Frester EX2, a front-opening suitcase from Japanese-made travel bag brand PROTECA, featuring a design that opens in 2 directions and double wheels.
【ジョリーパスタ】A luxurious soup pasta made with plump oysters is here! ジョリーパスタ launches its “Warm Soup Pasta Fair”
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株式会社ジョリーパスタ will hold its “Warm Soup Pasta Fair” starting Nov. 3, selling 3 new items made with oysters and snow crab, along with 2 appetizers, at all 322 locations.
Campaign offers a drink effectively free when customers purchase 2 rice balls or sushi items priced at ¥400 or less before tax, together with 1 drink
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will run a campaign at セブン‐イレブン locations nationwide from Nov. 3 to 7, discounting the price of 1 eligible drink when customers buy 2 rice balls or sushi items priced at ¥400 or less before tax.
Indoor play area “のびっこ” to open Nov. 18 at “そよらひたち野うしく” in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture!
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will open the indoor play area “のびっこ” at “そよらひたち野うしく” in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Nov. 18, 2026. For children ages 0 to 12, it will offer low-cost plans for members only and discounts for people with disabilities, as well as services linked to the free “トットット” app.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Children ages 0 to 12
Original平日こども１日パック700円
Nonmembers pay an additional ¥200 for the children’s admission fee only
“Free skin knowledge for everyone” FANCL’s skin research and extensive counseling expertise come together in “FANCL SKIN MATE（ファンケル スキンメイト）,” an AI skin specialist
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株式会社ファンケル will begin offering its AI skin specialist “FANCL SKIN MATE” for free through the ファンケル Members app starting Oct. 27, drawing on more than 45 years of dermatological research and counseling insights from more than 1 million people.
A new partner to support Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Minami Hamabe with their skin concerns: new commercial for skin-specialist AI “FANCL SKIN MATE（ファンケル スキンメイト）”
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株式会社ファンケル will begin airing a new TV commercial for its AI skin specialist “FANCL SKIN MATE” on Oct. 27, 2026, featuring Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Minami Hamabe.
Facts
More than 45 years
More than 1 million people※1
From Tuesday, October 27, 2026
30 seconds and 15 seconds
Price: Free
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンケル、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、FANCL
【Co-developed by Calbee+ and 東京ばな奈】Tokyo Station-exclusive “じゃがボルダ” gets an upgrade: the “ポティジェッラ” potato snack is topped with melty extra cheese! Renewed with richer flavor for an even tastier bite
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The Tokyo Station-exclusive product “Calbee＋×東京ばな奈 ポティジェッラ” from “じゃがボルダ,” an innovative potato chip brand created in collaboration by 株式会社グレープストーン and カルビー株式会社, will be relaunched on Nov. 1, 2026, with a richer cheese flavor.
文化学園大学 will hold its 76th cultural festival from Nov. 1 to 3. The theme is “SPARKLE.” Events include a show by the Department of International Fashion Culture, student creations, and public access to the library and museum.
一般社団法人日本ワインブドウ栽培協会 (JVA) will hold free tastings of 7 wines made from rare imported varieties and clones to support adaptation to climate change and varietal diversification: on Nov. 7 in Shibuya and Dec. 9 in Hiroshima. JVA plans to expand its introduced varieties to 200 over the next 10 years and supply healthy vines from its mother vineyard in Tomi, Nagano Prefecture.
AdKura launches external API and MCP offerings, enabling AI agents and internal systems to access ad creative review status and assets
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株式会社アドクラ has begun offering an external API, MCP server, and Webhook for its ad creative management SaaS “AdKura.” This enables AI agents such as Claude and Cursor, as well as internal systems, to retrieve and use creative review status and assets.
Facts
More than 1,200 teams are using the service
The cumulative number of creative checks has exceeded 300,000
Valid for 90 days from the date of issue
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドクラ、Anthropic PBC、Anysphere, Inc.
Launch of a supply chain security platform to support achieving ★3 under the SCS assessment system
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サイバーコマンド株式会社 launched “KUMIHIMO AI.security,” a supply chain security platform that supports achieving ★3 under the SCS assessment system, on Oct. 26, 2026.
Facts
4,191 small and medium-sized businesses nationwide
Approximately 70% of affected companies
Approximately 60% of companies do not invest in information security measures
Approximately 70% of companies have not established an organizational security framework
Approximately 50% of companies that invested in countermeasures
Operations are scheduled to begin at the end of FY2026
Approximately 90% of companies feel they lack cybersecurity personnel
Finswer/f9k adopts Authlete, implementing OAuth/OIDC as the authentication and authorization foundation for banking APIs and MCP servers
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株式会社f9k has adopted Authlete's OAuth/OIDC implementation for the authentication and authorization infrastructure of the Finswer Banking API and remote MCP server. It was built in 1 month and began operating in June 2026.
【アオバジャパン・インターナショナルスクール Group Group】Significantly strengthening integrated education across the entire group
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AIES, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社Aoba-BBT, has significantly strengthened integrated education from preschool through high school across the group. It has announced an “all-admission policy” to ensure that graduates of アオバジャパン・バイリンガルプリスクール and Summerhill International School can advance seamlessly to the elementary division of its flagship アオバジャパン・インターナショナルスクール. A Suginami campus is also scheduled to open in summer 2027, following investment in the educational foundation over the past 3 years.
Facts
Approximately 300 prospective students from preschool age through high school, and their families
High-quality global education from ages 1.5 to 18
Focused investment in a solid educational foundation over the past 3 years
Suginami Campus, scheduled to open in 2027
A new campus for secondary education (junior and senior high school divisions) is scheduled to open in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, in summer 2027
From kindergarten through high school (ages 1.5–18)
Ages 1 to 5
For children aged 1 year and 3 months to 6 years
【Applications open from October 26, 2026】
Companies mentioned：株式会社Aoba-BBT、Aoba-BBT、株式会社アオバインターナショナルエデュケイショナルシステムズ、AIES、アオバジャパン・バイリンガルプリスクール、A-JB、Summerhill International School、Summerhill、アオバジャパン・インターナショナルスクール、A-JIS、MISTプリスクール、MIST小学部、Musashi International School Tokyo、MUSASHI International School Tokyo
【Fukuoka Prefectural Government】First-ever open session to protect women entrepreneurs’ peace of mind and future!
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Fukuoka Prefecture surveyed harassment and fraud targeting women entrepreneurs and announced that about 60% had experienced harassment and about 40% had encountered scams or similar conduct. In response, it will hold an open session on preventing such incidents and considering support on October 29, Reiwa 8.
Facts
About 60% of respondents experienced harassment
About 40% had encountered scams or similar conduct
The September 2026 edition of the data has been updated.
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株式会社ナビット announced that it had updated the September 2026 edition of its corporate telephone directory data and service data, including Attack List No. 1. It released figures for additions, deletions and changes to basic data, the top 5 categories for new business openings and closures, and increases and decreases in corporate number search attributes.
Facts
Added data: 9,406 records
Deleted data: 23,394 records
Changed data: 10,827 records
1st: Welfare-related facilities・・・・1,016 records
2nd: Construction and contracting・・・・1,008 records
3rd: Associations and organizations・・・・445 records
4th: Pharmacies and drugstores・・・・271 records
5th: Facility construction・・・・243 records
1st: Construction and contracting・・・・1,668 records
【FRAME Awards 2026】“Mita Garden Hills Center Hill,” designed by Hoshino Architects, wins the annual category award
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“Mita Garden Hills Center Hill,” for which 株式会社ホシノアーキテクツ served as master design architect, won the annual category award in the “Co-living Complex of the Year” category at the international spatial design awards, FRAME Awards 2026.
Answer 11 questions to create a draft information security policy. A free tool for small and midsize businesses without dedicated IT staff, designed to prompt a review of their security measures
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ドットシンク株式会社 has released a free web tool for small and midsize businesses without dedicated IT staff. By answering just 11 questions, users can create draft documents such as an information security policy.
Kashiwa’s streets become a giant canvas! 30 artists take on a live-painting challenge in “30vs30,” taking place Sunday, November 1
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The annual art event “Art Line Kashiwa 2026,” organized by NPO法人アートラインかしわ, is being held around Kashiwa Station from October 7 to November 8. Now in its 21st year, the event features a diverse program, including live painting by 30 artists and an installation by 藤浩.
One small wooden furniture item supports forest creation equivalent to planting one acorn sapling. Trace where the wood grew and help nurture the future of forests: the “もくわく®︎森を育む京都杉” furniture collection will be unveiled at a commemorative event for the 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tamba
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sumao’s wooden furniture brand “もくわく®” will launch its new product “もくわく®︎森を育む京都杉,” made with cedar from Kyoto Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2026. The product’s wood origins can be traced through a system developed by 坂矢木材株式会社, and for each 1 item purchased, a donation equivalent to 1 acorn sapling will be made to 日吉町森林組合’s “わかばプロジェクト.”
Facts
Growing and planting activities for 1 acorn sapling
[Mandatory from April 2028, including workplaces with fewer than 50 employees] Service issues company codes for “P2Pストレスチェック,” allowing companies nationwide to start stress checks “completely free in 60 seconds”｜Medi Face
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株式会社Medi Face has launched “P2Pストレスチェック,” a company-code-based service for small and midsize businesses that is completely free and can be started in 60 seconds, ahead of the April 2028 mandate for stress checks at workplaces with fewer than 50 employees.
日硝ハイウエー to further deepen industry-academia collaboration with Suzuka University
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On Oct. 25, 株式会社日硝ハイウエー made a donation as part of its efforts to deepen industry-academia collaboration with Suzuka University and received a letter of appreciation from Chair Akihiro Mizutani. The company plans to fully roll out its sports project “NHW SPORTS DRIVE” from April 2027, strengthening support for athlete development and student career education.
More than 15% of employees have backgrounds in healthcare. This IT company builds websites for medical institutions with the “on-the-ground perspective” of nurses, dental hygienists and physical therapists
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株式会社ITreat announced that 5 of its 33 employees have backgrounds in healthcare, bringing the proportion to more than 15%. With the recent hiring of a physical therapist, the company now has staff with qualifications or experience as nurses, dental hygienists, radiologic technologists, physical therapists and dental assistants, and puts their expertise to use in web marketing support for medical institutions.
Facts
exceeded 15%
In September 2026
of its 33 employees
the number of employees with healthcare backgrounds reached 5
[November event information] Sale of affordable refurbished computers to be held in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture ＜Special purchase benefits available only at the venue＞
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PC next, operated by 株式会社ポンデテック, will hold a “Special Refurbished Computer Sale” in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, selling business PCs compatible with Windows 11.
[Survey of mothers’ candid opinions] Why disaster preparedness is lagging among families raising children: “lack of storage space” rather than “money”
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According to a disaster-preparedness awareness survey conducted by 株式会社エンファム, 79.1% of families raising children said their awareness had increased, but only 39.2% felt they were prepared. The most common reason preparations were lagging was “no space to store supplies” (39.6%).
Covers all 6 JNEC and JNA nail certifications! CLASTYLE Nail College (クラスタイルネイルカレッジ) to launch “online mock exams” on September 26
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CLASTYLE Nail College, a nail school operated by 株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル, has launched its “Certification Exam Pass Support Program” for correspondence-course students, covering all 6 JNEC and JNA certifications, and will begin offering online mock exams on Sept. 26, 2026.
Facts
Starting Sept. 26, 2026
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
One-on-one meeting once a month
Course period: 18 months
Free extension for 6 months
Course fee: 72,000 yen
Course fee: 392,700 yen
Campaign deadline: Nov. 30, 2026
Founded in 1988
38 years of experience
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル、CLASTYLE Nail College、クラスタイルネイルカレッジ、NPO法人 日本ネイリスト協会、Japan Nailist Association、Beauty Biz UP、ビューティビズアップ、アロマビューティライフカレッジ、ABLC、ethicame、エシカミー
[Supervised by きまぐれクック] Collaboration products with 日清食品 and カルビー hit ローソン! 4 items, including sea bream dashi soy sauce ramen and potato chips in a ganjang-gejang flavor, go on sale
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株式会社Carry On will release the second collaboration product lineup supervised by its creator きまぐれクック at ローソン starting Oct. 27, 2026. The 4 products, jointly developed with 日清食品 and カルビー, include sea bream dashi soy sauce ramen, potato chips in a ganjang-gejang flavor, potato chips in a yangnyeom-gejang-mayo flavor, and okonomiyaki sauce.
Promoting a cord-blood-derived cell therapy business in the Philippines
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ヒューマンライフコード株式会社 has completed the provision of and support for UC-MSCs manufacturing technology in partnership with the Philippines’ Cordtech Medical Inc. and received a milestone lump-sum payment (amount undisclosed).
Facts
Amount undisclosed
Companies mentioned：ヒューマンライフコード株式会社、Cordtech Medical Inc.