Publishes human resources magazine 『日本人材ニュース vol.342』, featuring “2027 Talent Development and Training Plans”
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株式会社日本人材ニュース社 published the human resources magazine 『日本人材ニュース vol.342』 and a special supplement on Oct. 10, 2026. The feature is “2027 Talent Development and Training Plans” and includes a case study of ファンケル’s new employee training and practical points for handling harassment, among other topics.
[Social Good Partner, 4th edition] 株式会社イデア・レコード recognized as a “Social Good Partner”
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BRbpoサービス株式会社 has recognized 株式会社イデア・レコード as the 4th recipient of its “Social Good Partner” designation, which recognizes companies that contribute to employment support for people with diverse backgrounds.
株式会社三越伊勢丹 receives the “Platinum Eruboshi” certification for outstanding companies under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
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株式会社三越伊勢丹 has received the “Platinum Eruboshi” certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. After receiving a 2-star rating in 2016 and a 3-star rating in 2023, the company has now attained the highest-level Platinum certification.
[First distributor in Kyushu] Begins handling “ハイパーCLT敷板,” a lightweight wooden ground-protection mat (approximately 230 kg per sheet), for steel plate leasing
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鋼板リース株式会社 will begin handling the wooden lightweight ground-protection mat “Hyper CLT Mat” in September 2026, offering leasing and sales at its Saga warehouse, the first of its kind in Kyushu.
Toward an era in which everyone has “another self.” Eterniq株式会社 announces personal AI platform “Everlink”
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Eterniq株式会社 announced the development of “Everlink,” a personal AI platform that uses AI to reconstruct an individual’s memories and values and can converse on their behalf. The company is an AI startup established in August 2026, and the platform is currently in development and testing.
A new service, “SAHAI,” launches to digitize condominium owners’ association operations “reliably, easily, and just right”
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スクヒコ株式会社 launched “SAHAI,” a cloud service that addresses operational challenges for condominium owners’ associations, on day 10, 2026. Its privacy-conscious design automatically aggregates responses submitted via LINE, email, and paper, streamlining meetings and reducing workloads.
Facts
Begins in October 2026
Can end up taking as long as 3–4 hours
Original1戸あたり月100円（税込）
Associations with up to 30 units: ¥36,000 per year (tax included)
A new approach to protecting cats from FIP. Oral drug candidate “HNW-001,” targeting intestinal FCoV, completes exploratory study in cats
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株式会社ハッピーねこちゃんわんちゃん completed an exploratory study in cats of “HNW-001,” an oral small-molecule compound intended to prevent feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), confirming delivery to the intestinal tract and a reduction in viral shedding.
Facts
About 1 year after its founding
Scaling up production to quantities measured in tens of grams
A response was observed in which the amount of virus in feces continued to decline for about 1 week after the end of administration
Crowdfunding reaches 104%! “LIFERNY,” a mental wellness journal that helps regulate emotional ups and downs through writing, launches in-store in 丸亀市 and at its official online store on Saturday, October 31!
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中瀬デザイン研究所’s mental wellness journal “LIFERNY” reached 104% of its crowdfunding target and will launch simultaneously in-store at “Startup Marche” in 丸亀市, Kagawa Prefecture, and at its official online store on October 31, 2026.
Traditional German Advent tea to warm the body and soul. MARIEN’s “Christmas Special Blend” adds a 3-sachet individually wrapped pack this year, launching Tuesday, October 27
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株式会社マリエンジャパン will sell “Christmas Special Blend,” a winter-limited product from the German herbal brand “MARIEN,” through its official online shop starting October 27, 2026. A new 3-sachet individually wrapped pack (¥1,200) debuts this year, featuring an Advent tea blend of 14 herbs and spices, including rosehip and vanilla.
Nearly 90% say “going independent gave me more choices in life.” Meanwhile, about 80% are concerned about business challenges such as revenue and customer acquisition
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A survey by アトラパス株式会社 of women who own salons found that while nearly 90% felt that going independent had given them more choices in life, about 80% were concerned about business challenges such as revenue and customer acquisition.
Facts
86.9% said they had “more choices in life” compared with before opening their salon
81.8% cited at least one of the following as their biggest concern: “stable income and profits,” “customer acquisition and retention,” or “a lack of business knowledge and skills”
A combined 62.6% answered “not doing very well” or “not doing well at all”
67.7% (67 people) answered “improved”
57.6% (57 people) for “stable income and profits”
22.2% (22 people) for “customer acquisition and retention”
2.0% (2 people) for “a lack of business knowledge and skills”
“Jigyomart,” a website addressing business challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises, gets a makeover. A wide range of services, from consulting to apps, comes together.
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“Jigyomart,” a website operated by エクト共創研究所株式会社 to help small and medium-sized enterprises solve their problems, has been completely revamped and officially launched on October 26, 2026. It offers a range of services, from consulting to apps, with prices clearly listed.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
More than 50 commissioned projects completed
Manufacturing-focused business improvement support, from ¥50,000 per month
“半導体Jobエージェント,” a semiconductor-industry-focused recruitment service, launches a specialist desk for optical-electrical convergence in AI data centers. Direct career support from a former engineer with 16 years in photonic semiconductor development and more than 20 patents
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半導体Jobエージェント, operated by 合同会社3rd Place, has launched a specialist desk staffed by a former engineer with 16 years in photonic semiconductor development and more than 20 patents, in response to a shortage of engineers in optical-electrical convergence technology for AI data centers.
“I don’t know what to write.” For children stuck on an aptitude-test essay, AI offers prompts instead of writing the answer: “Teacher Hints” launches in “Sakubun Sensei,” an essay-preparation app for public integrated middle and high schools
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株式会社ＵＰＲＩＶＥＲ added “Teacher Hints,” a new feature to “Sakubun Sensei,” an app that prepares students for aptitude-test essays for public integrated middle and high schools. The feature offers hints through questions, with AI refraining from writing the answers.
Facts
More than 120 aptitude-test-based programs at public integrated middle and high schools nationwide, as well as national and private schools
Essay-preparation guides for 40 prefectures
Scoring out of 20 points and
Free: AI feedback 3 times per month, Teacher Hints 3 times per month
“Zero transcription work.” For manufacturing and construction sites, airlabo to exhibit at 2 trade shows in November
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airlabo株式会社 will exhibit “paper-base,” an AI input platform that reduces the work of transcribing paper forms at manufacturing and construction sites into Excel and business systems, at “Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2026” and “Smart Factory Japan 2026,” both held in November 2026, and will offer demonstrations and consultations.
AI:Promo adds new “Pre-Publication Check” feature to automatically check social media posts for duplication, typos, and expired content
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株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道 added “Pre-Publication Check,” a new feature to its social media support service “AI:Promo” that automatically checks for duplicate posts, typos, expired content, and more before publication.
Facts
Automatically checks 5 items
Posts published in the past 7 days
Up to the first 8 items
Since the official launch of the service in September 2026
20% off the monthly fee for the first year
Regular monthly fee: ¥9,800 (before tax)
Monthly fee during the first year with the campaign: ¥7,840 (before tax)
For 1 year (12 months) from the month service begins
Companies mentioned：株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道、AI:Promo、Instagram、Facebook、X、一般財団法人 さっぽろ産業振興財団
The Oita Snow Lantern Festival 2027 is set to be held in Oita City, Oita Prefecture, on Jan. 30 and 31, 2027. The event features around 3000 sky lanterns, making it one of the largest of its kind in Japan. Early-bird tickets are priced at 4000 yen, among other options.
Honey brand BEESTORY, which supports young people, launches new product STORY BAUM (Story Baum)
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一般社団法人コンパスナビ, the operator of honey brand BEE STORY, which grew out of a beekeeping project undertaken with young people who have left children’s homes or foster families, will begin selling STORY BAUM (Story Baum), a Baumkuchen made with Saitama Prefecture honey, on Oct. 27, 2026.
A business and design seminar for companies already operating in Vietnam, titled “Don’t you think that management challenge has nothing to do with design?”, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 5 (Thu.)
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vina nide, the Vietnam office of 株式会社ニード, will hold a seminar on business and design for companies already operating in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 5.
Facts
Participation fee: 200,000 VND
Capacity: approximately 15 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニード、nide Inc.、vina nide Co.,Ltd、BROWN FISH CO., LTD
[New feature] Now with the “AI agent feature”! Just type “Tell me about Company XX” in the chat. Access information intuitively without navigating menus -ASPCOM-
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株式会社エーエスピーコム has released a new “AI agent feature” that lets users access the information or screen they need with a single natural-language chat prompt.
Facts
Reorganized as 株式会社エーエスピーコム in June 2003
Will mark an impressive 35 years since its founding in 2025
From “just text” to video and audio for memorials. Launch of a “data engraving” service nationwide
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スマートシニア株式会社 has launched its “data engraving” service nationwide, allowing photos, videos and audio to be stored on memorials and stone monuments and played on a smartphone. Using permanent QR codes engraved on stone and blockchain technology, the service enables semipermanent storage without server maintenance costs. It is aimed at local governments, educational institutions, stone shops and others, and features zero management fees, tamper prevention, retrofit compatibility with existing monuments, and low installation costs.
Easy driving with direct access from Sakudaira PA! The official poster for the 2026-2027 season at 佐久スキーガーデン パラダ is here! A comfortable snow resort designed entirely for families and beginners, where you can enjoy yourself without bringing your own gear
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佐久スキーガーデン パラダ, operated by 佐久平尾山開発株式会社, has unveiled its official poster for the 2026-2027 season. The facility’s strengths include convenient access via a direct connection to Sakudaira PA on the Joshin-etsu Expressway, facilities for families and beginners, a kids’ area, and a full range of rental equipment.
[Sumiyoshi Kogyo’s 70th anniversary] Pocket Queries and Sumiyoshi Kogyo launch a joint project using quadruped robots for on-site digital transformation, automated patrols and facility management
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株式会社ポケット・クエリーズ and Sumiyoshi Kogyo have launched a joint project on on-site digital transformation and facility management using quadruped robots. A demonstration was held at a ceremony marking Sumiyoshi Kogyo’s 70th anniversary on Oct. 16, 2026. Following demonstration trials, the project aims for full-scale deployment during fiscal 2027.
Turning the “vacant period” before demolition into real estate value. Opening Nihonbashi Kayabacho Warp, a share office operating for 14 months in a building slated for redevelopment.
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株式会社ヒトカラメディア will open Nihonbashi Kayabacho Warp, a share office that will operate for approximately 14 months under a short-term fixed-guarantee sublease arrangement, using vacant floors in the Nikko Kayabacho Building, which is slated for demolition as part of redevelopment.
Facts
Vacant floors (388 tsubo in total)
Operating period: 14 months
Total contract term: 1 year and 4 months
Approximately ¥75,000 per tsubo
Approximately ¥25,000 per tsubo per month
Up to 6 months rent-free
Support for more than 3,000 relocations and spatial design projects to date
[Sapporo] Labor and legal affairs digital transformation: Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS with legal AI, to exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Sapporo,” hosted by Ricoh Japan
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Sapporo,” hosted by Ricoh Japan, and introduce Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS featuring legal AI.
Small bags weren’t just for “special occasions.” More than 60% of prospective buyers said they would use one for everyday outings, walks and shopping. A pocket-like bag closes its campaign with 967 supporters and ¥11.54 million
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合同会社NIG has ended presales for “QUICK PACK pockepa” on Makuake, with a final total of ¥11.54 million in backing purchases and 967 supporters.
Bringing Japanese snowboarding style to life. 686 releases its 2026-27 models, “LS1 SHELL ANORAK” and “LS2 SHELL PANT”!
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U.S. snowboard apparel brand 686 has released “LS1 SHELL ANORAK” and “LS2 SHELL PANT,” part of its 2026-27 JAPAN SMU series designed for the Japanese market.
Facts
2026-27 season
Price: ¥52,800 (tax included)
Price: ¥50,600 (tax included)
Water resistance: 10,000 mm
Moisture permeability: 10,000g
Companies mentioned：686、ライクス株式会社、LIKES ONLINE STORE
Tomizawa Shoten to open at アミュプラザ小倉, part of JR Kokura City, which is undergoing renovations this fall
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株式会社富澤商店 will open a new store on the 3rd floor of the west building of アミュプラザ小倉, a commercial complex directly connected to JR Kokura Station, on Nov. 13, 2026.
Develops TP-PFC controller IC for high-frequency switching with GaN
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ローム株式会社 developed the TP-PFC controller IC “BM85060FV,” which supports high-frequency switching of GaN HEMTs, and began sales in October 2026. It achieves conversion efficiency of 99% and reduces no-load power consumption, and can be used in 300–500 W-class power supplies for AC adapters and industrial equipment.
Facts
System-level conversion efficiency of 99% is achievable
300–500 W-class AC-DC power supplies
No-load current consumption of 150 μA
Reduced by 70% (※) compared with standard products
EXILE’s Kenchi Tachibana and TETSUYA to appear! “Dan☆Sta FUKUI2026,” bringing together about 2,000 dancers, to be held around Fukui Station on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
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福井市 will hold “Dan☆Sta FUKUI2026” near Fukui Station on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. About 2,000 dancers will gather, with EXILE’s Kenchi Tachibana and TETSUYA appearing as guests. A pop-up store for AMAZING COFFEE will also be set up.
Rohde & Schwarz Japan showcases ASA-ML multi-vendor communication on a high-performance oscilloscope through collaboration with partner companies
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Rohde & Schwarz Japan demonstrated the visualization of multi-vendor communication using ASA-ML-compatible evaluation boards from Microchip and NXP at “Technical Seminar in Kariya 2026,” and used an R&S RTP oscilloscope to examine signal characteristics.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：ローデ・シュワルツ・ジャパン株式会社、マイクロチップ・テクノロジー・ジャパン株式会社、NXPジャパン株式会社、日本ケミコン株式会社、Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
Fleece-lined women's pants, winter 2026, stretch wide-leg trousers, flattering fit, 790 yen per pair for Nov. 11 only. In the era of a weak yen, buy direct from Chinese factories. Shopping marathon underway. Chinese garment factory.
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan) has begun wholesale sales of fleece-lined pants sourced directly from a garment factory in Yiwu, China. The company is running a sales campaign offering them for 790 yen per pair on Nov. 11 only and is seeking new business partners.
CLAS launches proof-of-concept trial on improving rental-space value and changes in occupancy rates
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株式会社クラス has launched a proof-of-concept trial at “MYROOM Shibuya Shared Kitchen,” operated by 株式会社MYROOM, to examine how introducing the circular subscription service “CLAS” affects the value of rental spaces, occupancy rates and profitability. The trial will assess the impact of refreshing the furniture over the next 6 months, with results expected to be announced in about 3 months.
[Nov. 12 (Thu.), 19:00 | Shibuya] “Fractional CxOs” supporting business growth in the next fiscal year and business leaders gather! Business networking event aims to foster collaboration with immediately effective talent!!
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At “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR,” operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社, a business networking event connecting fractional CxOs and business leaders will be held on Nov. 12, 2026, with Akabane, CEO, and Tamura, COO, of エニィクルー as guests.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
19:00～
[Advance] 5,000 yen
[On the day, advance payment] 5,500 yen
[On the day] 6,000 yen
A community with 5,000 members
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
Approximately 90 companies are participating
Low cost, starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Examples achieving an ROI of about 15x
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、エニィクルー、Anycrew、商社、Yahoo! JAPAN、エムアウト、UC SanDiego、Zendesk Inc.、App Annie Japan
Introducing the oversized HOT eye mask “MASCODE HOT EYE MASK,” which wraps around the temples, from fashion-and-function mask brand “MASCODE”
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株式会社サン・スマイル will launch “MASCODE HOT EYE MASK,” an oversized hot eye mask that wraps around the temples, from its fashion-and-function mask brand “MASCODE,” starting Nov. 2.
花王株式会社 will launch “KANEBO ALL DAY WEAR,” a liquid foundation featuring “dynamic lasting,” a new technology that adapts to skin movement and environmental changes, from the カネボウ化粧品 brand “KANEBO” on Feb. 19, 2027. Following its initial launch in Thailand, the company will strengthen its expansion in Asian markets, including Greater China, as part of its global growth strategy.
Enjoy the “autumn of sports” and “autumn of appetite” in the great outdoors!! “Autumn Horse Race” and “Sweet Potato Harvest Festival” to be held on the same day at 愛知牧場!
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株式会社オープンハウス名古屋支社, a group company of 株式会社オープンハウスグループ, held the “Autumn Horse Race” and “Sweet Potato Harvest Festival” at 愛知牧場, offering autumn activities for local children and families.
Celebrate the New Year in Kushimoto, Japan’s southernmost town on Honshu: year-end and New Year events include lion dances and a traditional red-and-white rice cake toss, passed down for more than 200 years【メルキュール和歌山串本リゾート＆スパ】
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メルキュール和歌山串本リゾート＆スパ will hold a year-end and New Year event from December 26, 2026, through January 11, 2027. The program is set to include a traditional shishimai lion dance, mochi throwing by 「うすかわ饅頭 儀平」, a jazz performance, and workshops.
Facts
Continuing to make Japanese sweets for more than 130 years
[Nagoya, Marunouchi] Unstaffed café 「セルフカフェ」 Marunouchi location to open October 24. A 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Marunouchi Station, it will serve as a “second desk” in the office district. Open 6:00–24:00 year-round, with private booths and meeting rooms also planned.
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ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 will open an unstaffed café, 「セルフカフェ」 Marunouchi location, on the 3rd floor of 「NH NISHIKI」 in Naka Ward, Nagoya, on October 24, 2026. It will be open year-round from 6:00 to 24:00 and is expected to serve as a “second desk” in the office district.
New rice tasting and sales, plus live classical music at the “Yokohama Kita Center Festival” on Saturday, November 7 [Kanagawa]
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生活協同組合パルシステム神奈川 will hold the “Yokohama Kita Center Festival,” featuring tastings, sales, and a musical performance, at its Yokohama Kita Center on November 7.
Participants in Nishikatsura teach easy homemade osechi dishes; try making datemaki and yawatamaki with ease on Friday, November 6 [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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生活協同組合パルシステム山梨長野 will hold a cooking event featuring homemade osechi dishes prepared by participants at its Nishikatsura Center on November 6. PLA members will serve as instructors, teaching easy recipes such as datemaki and yawatamaki.
Facts
3 osechi dishes
From 10:30
By 13 o’clock
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
“TOKYO WALK 2026-2027” to be held in Kokubunji on November 7 and Setagaya on February 23, 2027; “mystery-solving app walk” also offered using smartphones [Now accepting participants]
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“TOKYO WALK 2026-2027” will be held in the Kokubunji area on November 7 and in the Setagaya area on February 23, 2027, and participants are being recruited. A mystery-solving app walk using smartphones will also be held.
Facts
4,000 people per session
Advance registration: 1,000 yen
500 yen for junior and senior high school students, people aged 75 and over, and local residents
[HAKODATE 海峡の風 / November only] Elementary school students’ accommodation rates cut in half! Family support plan on sale at Yunokawa Onsen in Hakodate
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「HAKODATE 海峡の風」 in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate, is offering a special plan for November only, with accommodation rates for elementary school students set at 50% of the adult rate.
Why are adults so captivated by stuffed toys? An inside look at the unstoppable “nuikatsu” boom: the 4th installment in the “nui nui nui!” series, “nui nui nui! Adults Love Stuffed Toys Too! vol.4,” goes on sale October 27
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株式会社世界文化社 will release the stuffed-toy culture MOOK for adults, “nui nui nui! Adults Love Stuffed Toys Too! vol.4,” on October 27, 2026.
Com2uS Platform launches ChatGPT plugin for “Hive Axyl”
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Com2uS Platform has launched a ChatGPT plugin for “Hive Axyl,” its AI-focused game backend service, enabling developers to use Codex to integrate backend features and leverage analytics.
Campaign celebrating the release of the “Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture” Blu-ray BOX to roll out at アニメイト from October 20! Includes a グラッテ collaboration, a special display at the Ikebukuro main store, and much more
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株式会社アニメイト will roll out a series of campaigns from October 20, 2026, celebrating the release of the “Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture” Blu-ray BOX, including a special display at its Ikebukuro main store, a グラッテ collaboration, and a lottery event.
Facts
From Oct. 20, 2026
Special limited-edition アニメイト-exclusive set: 42,900 yen (tax included)
AI recalls companies by “meaning,” not by name. A hands-on seminar for PR professionals on rewriting lead copy to make companies memorable to AI
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PR Tech company 株式会社トドオナダ will hold a hands-on seminar on November 10, 2026, teaching participants how to rewrite lead copy so generative AI will recall their company.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
Participation is free
Capacity: 20 people
4 steps: recall questions, meaning clusters, and rewriting
Support from procurement through operations for business Macs. Too to exhibit for the first time at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026”
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株式会社Too will exhibit for the first time at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026,” held at インテックス大阪 from November 18 to 20, 2026, and will showcase support for businesses from Mac procurement through operations.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Friday, the 20th
Information Security Expo 9-68
Companies mentioned：株式会社Too、Apple、RX Japan 合同会社、インテックス大阪
[TAC School for Professional Qualifications] Clear up last-minute questions and concerns! Free online seminar, “Let’s Review Your Final Preparation for the Short-Answer Exam Together! An In-Depth Look at 4 Successful Candidates by Study Type,” to be held Wednesday, November 4
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on November 4 for candidates taking the certified public accountant exam.
“にゅ” sneaker brand SANGACIO to compete in KYOJO CUP, a formula racing series exclusively for women!
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サンガッチョジャパン株式ス will compete as NEW'Z RACING CLUB, the racing team of sneaker brand SANGACIO, in the women-only “2026 KYOJO CUP Rd.5” at Fuji Speedway on October 31–November 1, 2026, with driver 織戸茉彩.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：サンガッチョジャパン株式会社、SANGACIO、NEW'Z RACING CLUB
[TAC School for Professional Qualifications] No bookkeeping knowledge needed! Free online live trial lectures for “Financial Accounting - Introductory (6 sessions)” to be held starting in November!
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TAC株式会社 will hold free online live trial lectures for “Financial Accounting - Introductory (6 sessions),” aimed at beginners in bookkeeping, starting November 17, 2026.
The Kuromon Market Project That Osaka Residents Don’t Know About
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一般社団法人近畿新聞折込広告協会 is carrying out an industry-academia collaboration project with 大阪公立大学, Kyoto Iken Health Professional School and 黒門市場商店街振興組合, in which students report on Kuromon Market and promote its appeal.
テリロジー to hold special lecture by Ev Yermishin, Israel’s economic minister at the Embassy of Israel in Japan
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株式会社テリロジー held a special lecture on 2026年9月29日, welcoming Ev Yermishin, Israel’s economic minister at the Embassy of Israel in Japan, to speak about Israel’s high-tech industry and startup ecosystem in the field of cybersecurity.
Proprietary encryption product “MonoCrypt AES” receives U.S. federal standard “FIPS 140-3” certification
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株式会社フォーカスシステムズ announced that its proprietary encryption module “MonoCrypt AES” has received certification under the U.S. federal standard “FIPS 140-3.”
Recipients of the “ＳＭＢＣ信託銀行 Farm Monthly MVP Award” for September 2026
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The recipients of the “ＳＭＣ信託銀行 Farm Monthly MVP Award” for September 2026 were selected, and an awards ceremony was held. Ren Sawai of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows won in the Eastern Division, Shunta Mori of the Chunichi Dragons in the Central Division, and M. Ramirez of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the Western Division.
Automating staff’s manual work at Minami-Kyushu City’s “no-write one-stop counter” using software robots—with “staff alone” carrying it out
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ハミングヘッズ株式会社 announced a case study on the use of its software robot “AI Hummingheads” in Minami-Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture. The city automated manual work associated with its shift to a “no-write one-stop counter” using staff alone, without outsourcing, streamlining tasks such as issuing up to 100 certificates per day.
Facts
49% of local governments have already undertaken front-yard reforms
Launch of a “nature-positive promotion support service” that evaluates forest value and visualizes future changes
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株式会社日立システムズ has launched a “nature-positive promotion support service” as an option for its forest survey DX service, which uses drones and AI technology. The service scientifically quantifies forests’ natural capital and visualizes future changes. Combining 日立システムズ’ forest analysis technology with サンリット・シードリングス’ biodiversity analysis technology, it evaluates and simulates nature-positive initiatives by companies and local governments from the perspectives of watershed conservation, carbon stocks and biodiversity.
Facts
For a total area of approximately 50 ha
Annual benefits of approximately 49 million yen
Increase in benefits to up to approximately 60 million yen annually
Amazonian cuisine chef Tetsuo Ota appointed “gastronomy advisor” at plant factory MUGENFARM
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株式会社KIBOU has appointed chef Tetsuo Ota, who has gained experience in Italy, Spain and elsewhere, as gastronomy advisor at its hydroponics research center, “MUGEN FARM.”
TOPPAN launches joint implementation project for the “わたし新発見プログラム®”
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TOPPAN株式会社 will launch the joint implementation project for the “わたし新発見プログラム®” on 2026年10月27日, working with multiple companies and organizations on mutual learning and impact assessment for initiatives to advance women’s participation.
Facts
Approximately ¥3.4 trillion annually
Oct. 27, 2026
Companies mentioned：TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、株式会社阿波銀行、健康保険組合連合会 香川連合会、大和証券グループ健康保険組合、BIPROGY健康保険組合、三菱UFJ証券グループ健康保険組合、株式会社主婦の友社、経済産業省、東京大学 未来ビジョン研究センター、株式会社Kids Public
Conveying personality that resumes can’t capture through “AI × video.” Launch of “FitFitsキャリア,” a job site for the fitness industry
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株式会社hacomono has launched “FitFitsキャリア,” a job site specializing in the fitness industry. Using AI and video, it supports recruitment by conveying not only candidates’ work histories but also their personalities and enthusiasm, and aims to list 10,000 jobs in 1 year.
Making the “おうち病院 疾患コミュニティ,” a place where people living with illness and their families can talk, easier to use: renewed
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株式会社アナムネ announced that it renewed “おうち病院 疾患コミュニティ,” an online community for patients and their families, on 2026年10月23日. Changes include a redesigned look, improved ease of use on smartphones and the addition of a feature providing information on where to seek advice.
Facts
For each of 25 diseases and themes
Total registered users have exceeded 5,000
The community has been viewed approximately 1.78 million times in total
On 2026年10月23日, the online community for patients and families organized by disease... was renewed
Available for pickup at more than 8,200 partner pharmacies nationwide
A complete pathway to practical “generative AI skills” and the “Generative AI Passport” qualification: launch of the corporate e-learning package “AI Practical Skills Course”
FREAK’S STORE to hold 40th anniversary event at “The Camp,” its first store!
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FREAK’S STORE, a select shop operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, will hold an anniversary event at its flagship store, “The Camp,” in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, from October 31 to November 3 to mark its 40th anniversary in 2026.
25 years of the certified NPO system—expanding tax incentives for donations to accelerate “citizen-led problem-solving” in an era of rapid change
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To mark the 25th anniversary of the certified NPO system, 5 organizations—JANIC, the New Public Interest Federation, Seien, the Japan Fundraising Association, and the Japan NPO Center—compiled joint requests, including the expansion of tax incentives for donations, and shared them at an online forum.
“Park de Walk & Relax Checker Campaign” to be held
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Casio Computer will partner with the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association to hold the “Park de Walk & Relax Checker Campaign” from October 30, using the “TOKYO PARKS PLAY” app. Participants can walk and measure their relaxation levels at 43 metropolitan parks in Tokyo, earn event cards, and enter a prize drawing. The 2nd installment of “TOKYO PARKS CARD—Park Cards” will also be released.
“Tasha Tudor: Rich Moments Alone,” capturing the “happy hours” of a picture-book author beloved across generations and around the world, goes on sale October 27
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河出書房新社 will publish “Tasha Tudor: Rich Moments Alone,” a book about the life and “use of time” of picture-book author Tasha Tudor, on October 27, 2026.
Notice of the signing of a memorandum of understanding by SBIホールディングス, スターテイル, and ブラックロック to link a tokenized MMF with the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYSC”
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SBIホールディングス, Startale Group Pte. Ltd.（スターテイル）, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., and ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 have signed a memorandum of understanding to link a tokenized MMF with the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYSC.”
Companies mentioned：SBIホールディングス、Startale Group Pte. Ltd.、スターテイル、BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.、ブラックロック・ジャパン、ブラックロック、SBIグローバルアセットマネジメント株式会社、SBIグループ
KAMU kanazawa TOWN hack “bench bench bench” with IEMOTO ltd.: Koki Akiyoshi (VUILD) joins as the first architect
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VUILD株式会社 participated as the first architect of fiscal 2026 in the outdoor art project “KAMU kanazawa TOWN hack "bench bench bench" with IEMOTO ltd.” in 金沢市, creating and installing benches from unused Somei Yoshino cherry wood.
Facts
First year (2026)
Installed at 4 locations in 金沢市
Available from August 28, 2026
Collect 10 types of benches in Kanazawa over 10 years
Full-scale deployment for architectural projects begins in October 2026
神戸牛焼肉 當麻 | “二〇二六 Luxury Year-End Party Course” featuring exceptional Kobe beef and carefully selected Japanese beef! Enjoy the perfect year-end party, with organizers sure to be pleased, by booking an “early year-end party” by November 30
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神戸牛焼肉 當麻, operated by 株式会社Yappa under Trailhead Global Holdings, has begun accepting reservations for its “二〇二六 Luxury Year-End Party Course” and is offering perks such as free all-you-can-drink service to customers who book an “early year-end party” by November 30.
Facts
Available for a limited time through Nov. 30
90 minutes of free all-you-can-drink service
Extend all-you-can-drink service to “3 hours”
A 46-seat space centered on private and semi-private rooms
¥12,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
¥15,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
Capital: ¥1,648,302,222
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yappa、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、ワイエスフード
The 2 audition winners from last year star in “Fake Buddy,” streaming November 3! The 2nd audition will be held the same day at “Shibuya Startup Culture Festival 2026”!
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株式会社SWIPEDRAMA will release the drama “Fake Buddy,” starring the 2 people selected in last year’s audition, on November 3, 2026, and hold its 2nd audition for lead roles at “Shibuya Startup Culture Festival 2026” on the same day.
【World first*】Turning the energy-saving effects of heat-shielding paint into environmental value; first credit issued under the EARTHSTORY Voluntary Credit scheme
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株式会社Linkhola has converted the energy-saving effects of Miracool heat-shielding paint, applied for by Shiroki Corporation, into environmental value and issued 3 tCO2e in credits—the world’s first—through the EARTHSTORY Voluntary Credit scheme.
富士急ハイランド | To mark FUJIYAMA’s 30th anniversary, a new train clad in blue flames makes its debut. It will draw the fearless into the world of FUJIYAMA… “蒼龍-SOURYU-” begins operation on Saturday, November 21
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富士急ハイランド will launch the new train “蒼龍-SOURYU-” on November 21, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of its major roller coaster “FUJIYAMA.”
Facts
30th anniversary
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
The cumulative number of riders has exceeded 29 million
New childcare AI service from Lukumi: Launch of “Sukusuku Log™ beta,” a patented voice-input feature
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ユニファ株式会社 will launch “Sukusuku Log™ beta,” a patented voice-input AI feature, in October 2026 as a new function of “Lukumi,” its comprehensive ICT service for nurseries and kindergartens.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
Patent No. 7801828
Reiwa 8 edition of the White Paper on Information and Communications
Organo, which operates a water treatment engineering business, adopts MyTalent Platform to enable AI-native recruiting and launches a recruitment-owned media outlet
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株式会社TalentX announced that オルガノ株式会社, which operates a water treatment engineering business, has adopted MyTalent Brand, a recruitment branding service within the AI-native recruiting platform MyTalent Platform, and launched the recruitment-owned media outlet ORGANO journal.
ソアー overhauls OLED production line, strengthens stable supply system through automation and digitalization
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サクサグループ's 株式会社ソアー has overhauled its OLED production line, strengthening its stable supply system through automation and digitalization. It aims to install a total of 2 lines by the end of the year.
Facts
Installation of a total of 2 lines by the end of the year
A new Japan-first* from Derma Aid! Launch of the Mild Line, formulated with the active ingredients niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and heparinoid
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株式会社pdc will launch the new Mild Line series under the Derma Aid brand, formulated with 3 active ingredients: niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and heparinoid.
The supposed “final home”… LIFULL 介護 investigates the reality of moves between nursing homes
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A survey conducted by 株式会社LIFULL senior's LIFULL 介護 found that about 10% of nursing home inquiries were from people already living in a facility. In particular, inquiries from people “already living in a facility” were more urgent, with more than 2 times as many seeking to move in within 3 months compared with those living “at home.” Inquiries about moving to a “special nursing home” were also more than 3 times as common among those already in a facility as among those living “at home.”
Facts
About 10% of nursing home inquiries are from people already “living in a facility”
58.3% for those “living in a facility”
“Living at home” (27.9%)
The figure was about 2.1 times higher than for those “living at home” (27.9%).
22.7% for those “living in a facility”
“Living at home” (11.1%)
About 2 times the proportion of those “living at home” (11.1%)
29.2%% for those “living at home”
21.9% for those “living in a facility”
Just 5.8% for those “living at home”
Accounted for 18.3% among those “living in a facility”
The results showed a difference of approximately 3 times or more
Contemporary artist Tetsutaro Kamatani to hold solo exhibition “虚実の闘” at Kyoto’s Ryosokuin Temple [Dec. 6 (Sun)–Dec. 23 (Wed), 2026]
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imi株式会社 will hold a solo exhibition, “虚実の閾,” by contemporary artist Tetsutaro Kamatani at Ryosokuin Temple in Kyoto from Dec. 6 to 23, 2026. The exhibition will feature large-scale folding-screen works and a special performance.
Survey of 149 SME executives and managers who received AI and DX proposals finds that 49.7% cannot adequately assess the need for adoption
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A survey by Multi Support Consulting found that 49.7% of 149 SME executives and managers who received AI and DX proposals could not adequately assess the need for adoption, with concerns about appropriate costs and operational structures posing challenges.
Facts
149 people
49.7％
58.4％
35.6％
Companies mentioned：Multi Support Consulting、マルチサポートコンサルティング
Bookings increased by up to 8 times with the same influencer post. Performance-based customer acquisition service “バズクル” for beauty clinics launches
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株式会社Faise has launched バズクル, a performance-based customer acquisition service for beauty clinics. It continuously runs influencers’ experience posts as ads and has a track record of increasing bookings by up to 8 times.
FM大阪 × Intention. AI automates music selection checks and reporter searches; special website launched ＜ Skill Boost ＞
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株式会社インテンション used its AI coaching service Skill Boost to conduct an automation experiment on music selection checks and reporter searches for the program iDoBuddy on 株式会社エフエム大阪. The results were published on the special website FM OSAKA AI LAB.
Facts
Conducted a total of 4 public experiments in July 2026
pubX, a platform for AI agents to buy and sell ads, raises US$5 million (approximately ¥790 million) in Series A and acquires Compliant
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pubX, a company developing advertising transaction infrastructure for AI agents, raised US$5 million (approximately ¥790 million) in a Series A led by Chicago Ventures and acquired Compliant, a specialist in media quality and governance.
Facts
5 million US dollars
Approximately ¥790 million
October 6, 2026
¥157.90
2020
Approximately 150 websites in Japan
Companies mentioned：pubX、PubX AI Ltd.、Compliant、Chicago Ventures、シカゴ・ベンチャーズ、ユニリーバ、Unilever、P&G、Paradium.AI、The Arena Group、USA TODAY Co.、Reckitt、Mucinex、AdExchanger、PR Newswire
Renovation Hotel GOBO to open 3 new guest rooms on Nov. 1, 2026
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MARUNI株式会社 will open 3 new guest rooms (陽, 奏, and 凪) at Renovation Hotel GOBO in Gobō, Wakayama Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, increasing the total number of rooms to 6.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
3 new guest rooms
6 rooms in total
April 2024
Approximately 48 m²
Approximately 17–19㎡
Companies mentioned：MARUNI株式会社、ＭＡＲＵＮＩ株式会社、Renovation Hotel GOBO
メディバズ, a digital marketing company specializing in dental clinics and beauty clinics, begins recruiting business alliance partners with connections to medical institutions
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株式会社メディバズ has begun recruiting business alliance partners among companies that serve medical institutions, offering 2 partnership types: “referral partner” and “collaboration partner.”
株式会社カチノコス established; to operate job media outlets and provide recruitment marketing support
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株式会社カチノコス was established in October 2026 and operates specialized media outlets and provides recruitment marketing support in manufacturing, construction management, and reception.
It takes more than just learning prompts. New 15-hour training program nationwide teaches sales staff to develop “AI employees”
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ハッピーステート株式会社 has begun offering its 15-hour, hands-on “AI Employee Development Program” nationwide for corporate sales professionals. Participants learn not only how to use prompts but also how to divide work between AI and people and manage information. The company also provides guidance on potential eligibility for subsidies.
Facts
15-hour hands-on training program
Fee: 398,000 yen per person (before tax)
75% expense subsidy rate
Track record of supporting applications for more than 100 companies
More than 5,000 hours of cumulative usage experience
Takeumi Ishii of Chiba City launches experiment guided by “advisory rooms” of 3 generative AI tools. Proposals that omit the core business are rejected, and AI tools catch each other’s numerical errors. Process published on note
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Takeumi Ishii, head of 株式会社こころざし, has begun an experiment using 3 generative AI tools—Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini—as an “advisory room.” He is publishing the process of AI proposals and human decision-making on note.
EfficiNet X and ハタケホットケ project to enhance “ミズニゴール” performance selected for “Shinshu AI GEARS”
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A project by 株式会社EfficiNet X and 株式会社ハタケホットケ to enhance the performance of “ミズニゴール,” a paddy-field weeding robot, using AI autonomous driving technology has been selected for 長野県’s “Shinshu AI GEARS.”
The official note brings together a company profile, a work-related consultation desk and the “Self-Understanding” magazine, sharing behind-the-scenes development stories and lessons on using AI
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株式会社Lurest launched its official note account in September 2026, sharing behind-the-scenes development stories and lessons on using AI through its company profile, consultation desk and “Self-Understanding” magazine.
Fukuoka-born “anko confectionery” brand ANKO and to make its first appearance at Tokyo Gift Palette! Fall-only marron treats also debut
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隆勝堂フーズ株式会社, operator of the Fukuoka-born “anko confectionery” brand “ANKO and,” will make its first limited-time appearance at Tokyo Gift Palette in Tokyo Station First Avenue from November 5, 2026, offering fall-only products and purchase perks.
Free release of a “Generative AI Security Measures Guide” for small and midsize business owners (20 chapters, 32 pages). Amid a series of information leaks, it outlines procedures for managing information entered into generative AI and permissions granted | シンパステクノロジー
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シンパステクノロジー has released a free generative AI security guide for small and midsize business owners. It explains criteria for deciding what information to enter, permission-management procedures, settings for individual AI services such as ChatGPT, and sample internal rules.
Turn the half-year from a job offer to the start of work into a dated follow-up plan. ゼロリク’s “AI for Following Up with Job Offer Recipients” proposes the right steps for each stage and messages to send
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株式会社ゼロリクルーティング launched new features for its “AI for Following Up with Job Offer Recipients” on October 1, 2026, to help prevent candidates from declining job offers. The features cover the period from the offer date to the start date, creating dated follow-up plans and suggesting which employees to assign based on the concerns candidates may face at each stage, as well as LINE and email messages. The AI does not contact candidates directly; an HR representative reviews and sends the messages. Free demos using fictional examples for new graduates and mid-career hires are available.
Support for everything from sales meetings to contracts in Japanese and English, helping overseas companies enter Japan and Japanese companies expand abroad: MIGHT launches 4 businesses in earnest
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株式会社MIGHT has fully launched 4 businesses focused on sales support for overseas companies entering Japan and outsourced overseas sales for Japanese companies. In response to the government’s foreign direct investment target and overseas companies’ plans to expand in the Japanese market, it provides sales support to overcome language and business-culture barriers.
Facts
Target of 120 trillion yen by 2030
120 trillion yen
The balance stood at approximately 58.6 trillion yen at the end of 2025
58.6 trillion yen
A survey announced in February 2026 found
Approximately 60% plan to strengthen or expand their businesses in Japan
All 4 businesses have now fully launched
Local teams in 7 Asian countries
Japanese subsidiary’s sales increased 3.5 times in 1 year