Kyoto-based SANGOU to debut new collection at music festival on 11/15! Orders open for exclusive collaboration items with festival performers Tokusatsu (Kenji Otsuki), TAKUMA (10-FEET), Koji Ueno and OLEDICKFOGGY
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合同会社サンゴウ has unveiled “HYBRID DABO SHIRT SERIES,” the spring/summer 2027 collection from Kyoto-based apparel brand “SANGOU.” The new collection will debut at the “KYOTO DARUMA MATSURI” music festival on November 15, with orders opening for limited-edition collaboration items with 4 performing artists.
Naming rights: In fact, approximately 80% of contracts are worth less than 3 million yen a year
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NAME BRIDGE, operated by 株式会社HATSUI, has released its 2026 survey on trends in the naming rights market. Of the 1,040 cases with confirmed contract amounts, approximately 80% (79.2%) were worth less than 3 million yen a year, with a median of 900,000 yen. Among contracts starting in 2026, parks and outdoor spaces accounted for a growing share, surpassing sports facilities.
Matcha Education Center, an international matcha education institution, is partnering with “GOe,” an initiative promoted by the バスク・カリナリー・センター (BCC), to offer a matcha course covering growing regions, production methods and flavor
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株式会社MatchaEducationCenter held a matcha class in San Sebastián on October 16, 2026, in partnership with 「GOe」, an initiative promoted by バスク・カリナリー・センター.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
9:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社MatchaEducationCenter、MEC、バスク・カリナリー・センター、BCC、GOe - Gastronomy Open Ecosystem、GOe、Gastronomy Innovation Campus Tokyo、Gastronomy Open Ecosystem、International Matcha Association、IMA、東京建物株式会社
【Your stay date arrives later】A lakeside villa on Lake Biwa that hosts 2 groups per day launches new booking service “One Day, ENINARU”
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ENINARU, a private villa on the shores of Lake Biwa operated by 株式会社タナカヤ, will launch a new booking service, “One Day, ENINARU,” on October 27, 2026. The service sends guests candidate dates for their stay at a later time.
How does the connection between business strategy and human resources differ by market and industry? Distribution of the “Business Strategy–HR Alignment Score” by market and industry. Median scores: Prime, 28.4 points; Standard, 22.5 points; Growth, 21.6 points
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The Organization and Human Resources Research Institute (OPRI) released findings from an analysis of the “Business Strategy–HR Alignment Score” by market and industry for 3,684 companies listed on the 3 Tokyo Stock Exchange markets. Median scores were 28.4 points for Prime, 22.5 points for Standard, and 21.6 points for Growth. The findings showed that differences among companies within the same market and industry are greater than differences between markets and industries.
Facts
3,684 domestic companies
Prime: 28.4 points
Standard: 22.5 points
Growth: 21.6 points
Prime: 1,544 companies
Standard: 1,557 companies
Growth: 583 companies
A gap of 6.9 points
Finance (168 companies, 30.4 points)
Information and communications (592 companies) and construction and real estate (268 companies), both at 23.5 points
Enjoying the quartier of Puglia in southern Italy as if you lived there
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In late September, winery サン・マルツァーノ in Puglia, southern Italy, hosted a 4-day trip at Masseria Samia for a total of 9 media representatives and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Its sparkling wine “Calce,” newly launched in Japan, was introduced.
Facts
A total of 9 media representatives and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
On October 21, 2026, ABC Dental revamped the website for its original characters, “3 Hamiltons,” as part of efforts to make visits for children’s orthodontic care more enjoyable.
Sugamo’s autumn event “Sugamo Nakasendo Chrysanthemum Festival” brings Edo-era charm back to life; starts November 6
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The 34th “Sugamo Nakasendo Chrysanthemum Festival,” organized by 巣鴨地蔵通り商店街振興組合, will begin on November 6, 2026. 大正大学 and 巣鴨信用金庫 are among the co-organizers. The event will feature chrysanthemum displays, street performances and a ceremony.
A new art hub, Gallery O, opens in Otoineppu, Hokkaido’s smallest village. Grand opening on October 29
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株式会社環 has opened Gallery O, an art gallery created by renovating a former middle school music room in Otoineppu, Hokkaido. Its opening exhibition, “FOREST CHILDREN X,” will run from October 29, 2026.
The reason people choose a brand is shifting from “what companies say” to “what consumers experience and verify for themselves”
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株式会社manage4 has released the September–October 2026 edition of its “Brand Narrative Report,” exploring consumers’ tendency to verify brand value for themselves. Citing survey findings from 電通デジタル and 博報堂, the report outlines why consumers place greater importance on judgments based on their own experiences than on companies’ explanations. It also examines 4 examples—スターバックス, HOKA, アサヒスーパードライ and 花王—and analyzes how each designs experiences that help customers feel the value through trial, participation, usage suggestions and new insights.
Facts
An archive of nearly 1,000 domestic and international marketing case studies
Original生成AI利用者の約3人に1人が直近半年の購買行動でAIに相談しており
Only 49.6% said they would like to use AI to make their final purchase decision
A 博報堂 survey of people with annual household incomes of 30 million yen or more found that 58%
Original英国の広告基準協議会（ASA）が2026年6月
The theoretical maximum is 5.27 million possible combinations
At stores nationwide from September 2, 2026
5 basic items can be used free of charge
Original2026年9月の1カ月間
Originalニューヨーク5区のランナーが自分の区のために走行距離を記録し
Original5区を代表する6人のクリエイターの発信も組み合わせ
To wrap up, a block party inviting participants was also scheduled to take place in Brooklyn on October 3
アサヒスーパードライ is a dry draft beer launched by アサヒビール in 1987
Since 2025, the company has focused on “coldness”
In May 2026, it announced a refresh of the product, packaging and communications under the name “Super Dry 3.0”
The transition was phased in for products manufactured from early August onward
For home use, it recommends “Finish with 3 Minutes in the Freezer DRY,” chilling the can in the freezer for 3 minutes before drinking
The temperature drops by approximately 1°C from its refrigerated state
For restaurants, since 2025 it has operated the “Super Cold” certification program for establishments that serve the beer below 4°C
At the time the tax rates for beer and similar beverages are unified under the October 2026 liquor tax revision
Yakiniku Reseshutei is an experiential yakiniku restaurant that 花王’s clothing and fabric deodorizer brand 「リセッシュ」 operated for a limited time in Shibuya, Tokyo, in August 2026.
Visitors enjoyed yakiniku for about 60 minutes before
230 people took part during the 4 days of regular operations
Only 2 people correctly identified both 「the smell of yakiniku」 and 「the scent of melon」 as the contents
[Survey of 300 HR and labor affairs professionals with experience handling employees on leave] 60% of companies using AI and apps for mental health measures say assessing physical health problems is 「a role for people」. About 2 times the rate at companies that have not adopted them
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According to a survey conducted by 医療法人社団明照殿, about 60% of HR representatives at companies using AI and apps for mental health measures said human involvement is needed to assess physical health problems, about 2 times the rate at companies that have not adopted them.
「Marx’s Liquor」Marxist (マルキスト), created by a Jimbocho paper wholesaler, sold out its initial 150 bottles in 3 months. Reservations have opened for the second lot of 150 bottles.
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The initial 150 bottles of 「Marxist」, a liqueur planned by Jimbocho paper wholesaler 東芳紙業, sold out in 3 months, and reservations have opened for the second lot of 150 bottles.
Facts
Initial 150 bottles
Sold out in only about 3 months
Second lot of 150 bottles
With 4 friends
500ml bottle
Alcohol content: 25％
Sale price: ¥5,940
Companies mentioned：東芳紙業株式会社、SHIRAHAMA DISTILLERY、株式会社Fame's SHIRAHAMA DISTILLERY、Cocktail Bar Raven
Building a foundation for management that enables decisions based on data. ～株式会社SaR × 株式会社ビーイング～
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株式会社SaR is supporting 株式会社ビーイング in building a management and profit-and-loss dashboard using Google Cloud Platform and Looker Studio to help realize data-driven management.
Application support launched for the 9th round of applications for the 「Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy」 (deadline in late December) [First 60-minute consultation free]
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株式会社中小企業経営支援事務所 has launched application support for the 9th round of applications for the 「Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (General Category)」 and is accepting free 60-minute individual consultations for first-time applicants.
「1st Mechatronics Control DX Symposium 2026」 to be held in Shinagawa on Nov. 25 (Wed.)
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株式会社アイ・ディー・クロスリンク will hold the 「1st Mechatronics Control DX Symposium 2026」 at Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa on Nov. 25, 2026. The event will discuss control software development in the AI era and next-generation manufacturing, and will also introduce IDxL’s initiatives.
AI agent 「LisCore」 analyzes HubSpot data daily and automatically proposes sales actions; obtains 3 patents and opens beta applications to 10 companies only
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株式会社Sells up has opened applications for the beta version of 「LisCore」, which uses AI to analyze HubSpot data and recommend sales actions. It has obtained 3 patents for related technologies and will become available to 10 companies only from Nov. 2, 2026.
服部製紙 explores energy-saving and decarbonization potential through AI-powered factory assessments
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服部製紙 was selected for 愛媛県’s 「Triangle Ehime 2.0」 program and is conducting factory assessments using technology from 株式会社Green AI. On Oct. 21, 宮地電機 conducted an on-site inspection at the Shinmachi Factory, using 360-degree cameras and AI analysis to explore energy-saving and decarbonization potential.
Supporting people who 「can’t find the words to ask for help」: 「えんとかく SOSナビ」 is free to use from anywhere in Japan
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特定非営利活動法人えんとかく has launched 「えんとかく SOSナビ」, which is free to use from anywhere in Japan. It is an online guide to consultation services that helps people not only find where to seek help, but also sort out 「what to talk about first」. It uses AI to help organize concerns and provides information on public consultation offices and specialist support organizations.
Facts
It offers 6 starting points: domestic violence or violence by a partner, SOS signals from children themselves, distress so severe that someone wants to die or disappear, unexpected pregnancy, parenting concerns, and mental or physical health problems.
「えんとかく SOSナビ」 is available free of charge from anywhere in Japan, with no membership registration required.
ミンナのミカタHD wins contract for park and green space weed removal in Kanuma City, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities while addressing local needs
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株式会社ミンナのミライ, a group company of 株式会社ミンナのミカタHD, has won a contract from 栃木県鹿沼市 for weed removal in parks and green spaces. Under the Act on Promotion of Priority Procurement of Goods and Services from Persons with Disabilities, the work will be carried out by the continuous employment support office 「ミンナのミカタ楡木」 through the matching service 「ミナコネ」, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities while addressing local needs.
MonCargo launches 「Vessel Tracking」 feature for tracking vessel movements by ship
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MonCargo株式会社 launched 「Vessel Tracking」, a feature that tracks vessel movements by ship, on its ocean container tracking service 「MonCargo」 on Oct. 27, 2026.
8 small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo take on crowdfunding!
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Under the 「Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise New Market Development Support Project」 run by 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社, 銀座セカンドライフ株式会社 is working with 株式会社CAMPFIRE to support 8 small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo as they take on reward-based crowdfunding.
Facts
8 small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo
Original1社あたり5回程度のアドバイス
1/2 of the fees and specified paid promotion charges (before tax)
YOMIURI BRAND STUDIO of 株式会社読売新聞東京本社 and マガジンハウス クリエイティブスタジオ of 株式会社マガジンハウス have launched a joint project, “エムワイ編集室,” to support corporate branding, content production and more.
E-commerce operations service “NAKATAKU” releases product image video
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NakaTaku株式会社 has released a product image video for “NAKATAKU,” an AI agent service for e-commerce businesses. The service supports tasks such as orders, delivery and returns, and plans to integrate with Shopify and 楽天市場, among others.
株式会社ゲーミンキャット named publisher of new horror adventure Giggleland, set in a theme park where eerie mascots lie in wait!
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株式会社ゲーミンキャット has been named publisher of Giggleland, a horror adventure developed by Hooked. The game is scheduled for release on October 26, 2026, and will cost 2,600 yen.
Enjoy a “less-mess” finger-painting experience with your dog! An art and pet-disaster-preparedness workshop will be held on Nov. 8 (Sun.) at hagu組む 横須賀bay, a pet-friendly community rental property
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株式会社Rバンク will hold “Create authentic art without the mess, together with your dog,” an art and disaster-preparedness workshop that welcomes participants with their dogs, on November 8, 2026, at hagu組む 横須賀bay, a pet-friendly community rental property. The event is being held in collaboration with 株式会社MaNiYa and 株式会社ARTOY, and will offer a finger-painting experience and lessons on pet disaster preparedness.
Bring the restaurant experience to your dining table. Authentic frozen Italian food e-commerce site ITALYERIA launches in earnest
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ITALYERIA, an e-commerce site for authentic frozen Italian food operated by 株式会社SALVATORE CUOMO INTERNATIONAL, will launch in earnest on October 27, 2026. Under the direction of general producer Salvatore Cuomo, the first products will include pizzas and pasta sauces under the CASA CUOMO brand, made using proprietary rapid-freezing technology. Collaborations with other chefs are also planned.
Facts
Full launch date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Authentic frozen pizza took approximately 2 years to develop
【2026 Year-End Gifts】Give the gift of a warm evening instead of saying “thank you.” Winter wellness gift campaign for “At-Home Steaming,” giving loved ones time to care for themselves!
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株式会社眞誠 will run a sales campaign for “At-Home Steaming,” an authentic bath additive from mugwort-steaming brand よもぐるみ, in time for the 2026 year-end gift season.
For people who do not specialize in design, too. Kuwasawa’s evening supplementary education helps bring a design perspective to planning, development and everyday life; information session on 11/14
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桑沢デザイン研究所 will hold an information session on its evening supplementary education on November 14 ahead of recruitment for the 2027 academic year.
Launch of “CMS Isolation,” a service that separates the CMS administration environment from the public-facing site to reduce security risks
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株式会社ミツエーリンクス has launched its “CMS Isolation” service, which separates the CMS administration environment from the public-facing site to reduce security risks.
Free app “Jag Kairanban-app” officially launches to digitize neighborhood association circulars, sending notices to smartphones without waiting for the circular to make a full round
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ジャグプロジェクト合同会社 has officially launched “Jag Kairanban-app,” a free app that digitizes neighborhood association circulars. Released as open-source software under the MIT License, it typically costs 0 yen per month to run the server. It supports 5 languages, can be set up without an AI subscription, and is positioned as a practical example of “digital self-governance” aimed at keeping funds circulating within communities.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
5 languages: Japanese, easy Japanese, English, Chinese and Vietnamese
0 yen per month
Approximately 42.7% remained visible
The guideline is 1–2 hours
Custom domain: approximately 1,000–2,000 yen per year
Around 3,000 yen per month
The limit for a single neighborhood association is 240,000 yen
The codebase is approximately 10,000 lines of TypeScript
A new “SP method” that applies seaweed free gametophytes to substrates aims to restore seaweed beds
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株式会社BLUABLE conducted a field trial in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, to restore seaweed beds using the new “SP method,” which directly applies free gametophytes of seaweed to a substrate, and confirmed the growth of wakame and tsuru-arame. The company plans trials at 5 or more locations nationwide in fiscal 2026 and also aims to apply the method to “blue infrastructure.”
E-commerce marketing company ピュアフラット offers Rakuten marketplace management support from 200,000 yen per month | Fixed-fee plan with 0% ad management fees
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株式会社ピュアフラット, an e-commerce marketing company, has introduced a fixed-fee plan for its Rakuten Ichiba management service, starting at 200,000 yen per month with 0% ad management fees, and clarified the scope of services and pricing.
Hayfield will launch “Sales Job Agent,” a career-change agency service specializing in sales positions, in October 2026.
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株式会社ヘイフィールド, which operates a recruitment agency specializing in the real estate and construction industries, launched “Sales Job Agent,” a career-change support service specializing in sales positions, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Established: 2019
No. 1 in number of users and cumulative career-change support track record
WasabiCard launches global payroll solution to solve payroll challenges for distributed teams worldwide
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WasabiCard has launched a global payroll solution. The platform addresses payroll challenges for distributed teams and supports more than 200 countries and regions, payments in more than 30 currencies, virtual and physical cards, and bulk payments.
Facts
Supports more than 200 countries and regions
Supports payments in more than 30 local currencies
More than vocal skill, sing songs that move the heart. “Joka-o” audition offering prizes worth a total of 3 million yen; applications close November 5 (Thu)!
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一般社団法人OSAKAあかるクラブ is accepting applications through November 5, 2026, for the Takajin Memorial Project “Joka-o” audition. Applicants must live in Osaka or Kansai or have ties to the region, and prizes worth a total of 3 million yen are available.
Artists selected for “Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027”!
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The 39 participating artists for “Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027” have been selected. The event will feature diverse forms of expression in 5 venues across Beppu, in collaboration with organizations from East, Southeast and South Asia.
Facts
39 participating artists
5 venues unique to Beppu
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
More than 100 years old
Opening in May 2026
Since opening in 1988
Founded in 1879
In 1938, the current
Companies mentioned：NPO法人BEPPU PROJECT、混浴温泉世界実行委員会、アートハウス88、アイン、温泉染研究所、SURVIVE! Garage、SAC Gallery、Yellow Pen Club (YPC)、Zit-Dim Art Space、Amu、トキハ別府店、ニューツルタビル、竹瓦温泉、山中suplex、ICA京都、Hanoi Grapevine、立命館アジア太平洋大学(APU)、西江大学、ビンコム現代芸術センター(VCCA)、ddur.production、韓国伝統文化大学校、国際交流基金、福岡市文化芸術振興財団、世田谷パブリックシアター、アーツ前橋、マレーシア、インドネシア、ソウル、広島、東京、大阪、山形、京都、北海道、兵庫、愛知、神奈川、台湾、ベトナム、フィリピン、香港、タイ、クアラルンプール、ジョグジャカルタ、バンコク、台北、ライプル、バリ、マニラ、ハノイ、台南、福岡県福岡市、大分県別府市、杵築市、滋賀、鹿児島、熊本
[Osaka Minami] “Teppanyaki × French × sushi”—all 15 courses for 4,400 yen!? Young chef Yasuhiro Kajiwara’s restaurant “鮨 泰洋” opens November 1
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“鮨 泰洋,” a new restaurant by young chef 梶原泰洋 and operated by 株式会社881, will open in Osaka Minami on November 1, 2026. It will serve a 15-course omakase menu combining teppanyaki, French cuisine and sushi for 4,400 yen per person.
Shizuoka vice governor to speak; 2 advocates for Chiang Mai, Thailand’s “nomad-friendly district” also visiting Japan. “Digital Nomad Symposium in Shizuoka” to be held November 6; all speakers and program announced
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ELENTO合同会社 announced that the “Digital Nomad Symposium in Shizuoka,” hosted by Shizuoka Prefecture, will be held at Hotel Izukyu on November 6, 2026, and that all speakers and the program have been finalized. Speakers will include advocates from Chiang Mai, Thailand, and the Shizuoka vice governor, who will discuss new approaches to tourism and building connections with people through digital nomads.
[Nihon Bed] Special lecture to mark VISPRING GRAND OPEN. VISPRING executive Simone Rossi to speak at the Shin-Yokohama showroom.
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日本ベッド製造株式会社 held a special lecture by its international sales director, Simone Rossi, to mark the grand opening of the Shin-Yokohama showroom for British luxury brand VISPRING.
Now offering “EDIT:,” an SNS creative studio specializing in travel and leisure.
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株式会社comeru launched “EDIT:,” an SNS creative studio specializing in travel and leisure, on October 1, 2026. The service handles everything from discovering the appeal of hotels and tourist destinations to content production and account management, and helps drive bookings based on experience gained through its own media outlet, Gift Lounge.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
45,000 followers
1.6 million likes to date
Original1泊15万円を超える宿泊プラン
45,200 followers
1.6 million total likes
Engagement: 220% of the level before account management began
Followers: 120% of the level before account management began
合格者編入塾 releases “University Transfer Database,” a media platform specializing in university transfer entrance exams
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株式会社Casanel, which operates 合格者編入塾, a prep school specializing in university transfer entrance exams, has released “University Transfer Database,” a specialized media platform featuring application requirements, study methods and testimonials from successful applicants by university and department.
Facts
Reporting track record covering more than 1,000 universities in total
Original「International Matcha Congress 2026」開催国・日本の農林水産省・内閣府・経済産業省、日本茶業中央会・府県の茶業会議所をはじめ、研究機関・自治体・茶業団体の後援が決定
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一般社団法人International Matcha Association announced that “International Matcha Congress 2026,” an international matcha conference to be held in Tokyo on November 12, 2026, has secured support from government agencies including the 農林水産省 and 経済産業省, as well as research institutions, local governments and tea industry organizations.
[December 9 (Wed)] SAP demo seminar: Resolving common challenges at mid-sized manufacturers with SAP Cloud ERP
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株式会社アイ・ピー・エス will hold an online SAP demo seminar on December 9, demonstrating how SAP Cloud ERP can address challenges faced by mid-sized manufacturers.
Facts
December 9 (Wednesday)
13:30～14:20
Track record of adoption by more than 180 companies
松竹株式会社’s art space “SHUTL” will mark its 3rd anniversary with an exhibition by the art unit HOME ECONOMICS EXPERIMENT, “STUDY / COMPOSING ELEMENTS.”
Facts
3rd anniversary
Nov. 8, 2026
Dec. 6
Approximately 85 square meters
Approximately 4 meters high
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、SHUTL、HOME ECONOMICS EXPERIMENT、代官山 蔦屋書店、恵比寿 NADiff a/p/a/r/t、DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA、SixTONES、XG、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL、株式会社マガザン MAGASINN Inc.
THE RAMPAGE’s 浦川翔平 thrilled by his first クナイプ experience! Vol. 6 of “Saunassa” goes on sale October 30!
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The sauna magazine Saunassa Vol.6 goes on sale on Oct. 30, featuring a substantial lineup of about 80 saunas. This issue includes a feature on authentic Finnish-style saunas and exclusive reader-benefit tickets, as well as reports on sauna experiences by THE RAMPAGE’s Shohei Urakawa, Hiroki Miyake, Mikana Yamamoto, Makoto Nonomura, Mizuki Hanayama and others.
Facts
It goes on sale at bookstores nationwide on Oct. 30.
Introducing about 80 saunas, complete with facility details.
A substantial 122-page issue.
A major increase from the previous issue’s 96 pages.
Exclusive reader-benefit tickets usable at 31 facilities nationwide.
In 2024, it also received the Saunner of the Year award, one of the sauna world’s most prestigious honors, presented to individuals, groups, companies and events that have contributed to promoting sauna culture.
Featuring 31 facilities across 13 prefectures nationwide.
A veteran with more than 40 years of sauna experience even built a sauna at home!
Chieko Seta, COO of 株式会社チームボックス, will speak at the International Leadership Association (ILA) Annual Conference, to be held in Toronto, Canada, in October 2026, sharing insights into leadership development in Japan. A feedback session is planned after her return.
[Tsuruga, Fukui] “Tsuruga Crab Festival 2026” to be held at かにファクトリー 甲羅組, Japan’s first crab-themed park! For 7 days only in November, when Echizen crab fishing season opens, the hugely popular free crab soup giveaway and direct sales of Echizen crab and seiko crab will be offered.
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“Tsuruga Crab Festival 2026” will be held for 7 days only from Nov. 14, 2026, at かにファクトリー 甲羅組, operated by 株式会社伝食. To mark the opening of the Echizen crab fishing season, the event will offer free crab soup, direct sales of crabs and food and drink sales.
[Second location in Kanagawa Prefecture] Men’s eyebrow salon kegirai to open its Kawasaki location on Nov. 1, 2026!
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K2株式会社, which operates the men’s eyebrow salon kegirai, announced that it will open its second location in Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kawasaki location, on Nov. 1, 2026. Located near Kawasaki Station, served by JR東日本 and 京急電鉄, it will bring the company’s nationwide network to 15 locations.
Facts
Average 1-day passenger entries and exits reach 19万4,391.
Average 1-day passenger entries and exits are 12万3,389.
First weekday visit: from 3,680 yen
Students: from 3,000 yen
Treatment completed in as little as 30 minutes
At more than 50 salons to date
Completed practical training with 100 people after finishing the course
The network will comprise 15 locations nationwide.
To mark the 100th anniversary of its menswear line, ランバン will hold the limited-time event “LE PARC -ル・パーク-” at Shibuya Cast Garden from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Founded in 1889
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the launch of its menswear line
Find the float you want to see, ask AI and grow to love it even more. “Hikiyama Navi” updated for the 2026 Karatsu Kunchi festival
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株式会社アイネットマコト has updated “Hikiyama Navi,” a free app that supports visitors to the Karatsu Kunchi festival, for 2026. Ahead of the festival, held from Nov. 2 to 4, the app has been improved with AI assistance, map displays and usability enhancements, and provides information on 14 floats.
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2026 edition
The distinctive character of each of the 14 floats
[Survey of 1,007 people on office environment investment and productivity] Can an “unsuitable chair” reduce productivity? About 70% of workers say discomfort from their chairs reduces concentration and work efficiency.
Technology and art event “DIG SHIBUYA 2027” announces collaborative projects involving 12 organizations from Japan and abroad
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The SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH実行委員会 announced “Co-Creation Project,” a collaborative project involving 12 organizations selected from 66 applications from Japan and abroad for “DIG SHIBUYA 2027,” a technology and art event to be held in February 2027 in co-hosting with 渋谷区. A residency program for global startups will also be held.
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12 selected organizations
A total of 66 applications from Japan and abroad
Held over 4 days
Thursday, February 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Sunday, February 14
More than 150 cultural and entertainment facilities
Next to Tsukishima, walk around “Tsukudani’s birthplace, an Edo island with a 380-year history.” “Tsukudajima 1644,” a project to rediscover the area’s charms, launches on 10/23 (Fri.)
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株式会社ニード has launched “Tsukudajima 1644,” a project to rediscover Edo culture on Tsukudajima in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward, and will hold a free walking quiz rally and paid Idea Lab workshops.
65.2% of consumers have thought that in-store promotional materials “might have been created with generative AI”; among them, positive impressions outweighed negative ones｜SPinno survey
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A survey by 株式会社SPinno found that 65.2% of consumers felt generative AI had been used in in-store promotional materials, and that positive impressions outweighed negative ones among them. Companies are expected to clearly indicate AI use and verify quality.
【ラクスル ビニプロ】Launches “Rush Shipping,” among the industry’s fastest※: made-to-measure vinyl curtains ordered by noon ship the next business day
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株式会社チームライク launched “Rush Shipping,” a new service for standard-finish vinyl curtains ordered by noon to be shipped the next business day, on October 21, 2026, through its industrial materials e-commerce service “ラクスル ビニプロ”.
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For orders placed from October 21, 2026
Rush shipping (shipment 1 business day later)
A rush fee equal to 30% of the product price will be charged
SAUNA NOVA, with cumulative sales of 30,000 sauna hats, to launch its first general medical device recovery wear, “YOIN,” on November 3. Advance reservations now open
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株式会社Nova Clearly will launch “Recovery Wear YOIN,” the first general medical device recovery wear from sauna brand “SAUNA NOVA,” on November 3, 2026. The garment uses graphene-infused fibers and is intended to promote blood circulation, among other purposes. Advance reservations are now being accepted.
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Going on sale Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (public holiday)
Approximately 18.9 billion yen in 2024
Approximately 170 billion yen by 2030
Approximately 1.8 million people the previous year
WAKU succeeds in producing and recovering glutathione using fission yeast
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株式会社WAKU announced that it had experimentally confirmed the production and recovery of glutathione using fission yeast (Schizosaccharomyces pombe). The company plans to improve productivity and scale up production, with the aim of applications in fields such as agriculture, food and healthcare.
Interest centers on the “SCS Evaluation System.” 株式会社BitoB exhibits at “IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” which drew a cumulative 3,228 visitors
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株式会社BitoB exhibited at “IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22 and 23, 2026, drawing interest in the SCS Evaluation System from manufacturers, regional banks and others.
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More than 3,000 visitors in total
Available starting with 1 license
Capital: 51 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社BitoB、BitoB、PRTimes、Microsoft Teams
The “Yamanashi Breaking Festival” was held on October 12, 2026, at 富士急ハイランド’s “FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA,” operated by the nonprofit Yamanashi Street Dance Association and 株式会社ラクアン. Approximately 3,110 visitors and more than 350 dancers from across Japan gathered for the event.
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3,110 visitors
More than 350 dancers
70.4%
29.6%
15.1%
14.5%
13.2%
All 17 teams
More than 100 children
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクアン、富士急ハイランド、THE BERRICS、株式会社ムラサキスポーツ、公益社団法人日本ダンススポーツ連盟山梨ブレイクダンス部、FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA運営事務局、Atsugang The Toy Collector、アツガン、ジット株式会社、CPLG BREAK CLUB、HungryGate、Design Atelier -kakera-、隠れ家ダイニング和想、住吉寿夫司法書士・行政書士事務所、FORGET NEVER CLOTHING、DEVOTE TO KIDS、Style&co.、CYPERCODE、STUDIO TOM、METS STREET、Lil Dream Kitchen、B3FIT、エム塗装
MARUKA launches a “Designer Handbag Buying Campaign” at all its stores! Running for a limited time from November 1 to December 30
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MARUKA, a specialty store for high-value purchases operated by 有限会社疋田, will run a designer handbag buying campaign at all its stores from November 1 to December 30, 2026.
Sustainable Restaurant Summit to be held for the first time in Takeshiba, Tokyo, on November 24, 2026
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一般社団法人日本サステイナブル・レストラン協会（SRAジャパン） will hold the first “Sustainable Restaurant Summit 2026” at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on November 24, 2026. The summit will share initiatives by the food service industry to address challenges including climate change and food systems. The award ceremonies for the “FOOD MADE GOOD Japan Awards 2026 Special Award” and the “FOOD MADE GOOD Future Recipe Contest 2026” will also be held at the same time.
Electronic ticket sales and management service “teket” adds English-language display, enabling international visitors to search, buy and enter in English
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株式会社teket announced on October 27, 2026, that its electronic ticket sales and management service “teket” now supports English-language display, enabling international visitors to complete the process from searching to entry in English.
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〔October 27, 2026〕
The number of international visitors to Japan is approximately 27.63 million
Visitors to Japan from 14 countries and regions, including South Korea
【日本橋三越本店 exclusive】Sold out immediately after reservations opened last year! Luxury vanilla sweets brand Hugh Morgan unveils 2 Christmas cakes made with rare vanilla varieties carefully selected from around the world, designed to savor their aromas, plus a spice-free stollen
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Hugh Morgan will release 2 limited-quantity cakes and a spice-free stollen exclusively at 日本橋三越本店 for Christmas 2026. Reservations are scheduled to open on November 1.
Automating catalog data extraction with on-premises “SCUTI AI-OCR.” スクーティー and HPE jointly release a white paper detailing validation results in an environment that protects confidential information
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株式会社スクーティー and HPE have jointly released a white paper detailing validation results for the on-premises version of “SCUTI AI-OCR.” It shows that, using Meta社’s Llama3.2-vision and an NVIDIA L40S GPU in a completely offline environment, the system achieved accuracy comparable to the cloud version and fast processing speeds.
[New facilities] Eclatcia residential fee-based nursing homes and day services open simultaneously in Hino and Noda
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株式会社エクラシア opened the Eclatcia Hino residential fee-based nursing home and day service in Hino, Tokyo, and the Eclatcia Noda Kawama residential fee-based nursing home and day service in Noda, Chiba, on Nov. 2. Both facilities can accommodate users with dementia and high medical care needs, and feature barrier-free designs and on-site nurses. The company is also scheduled to become part of 東栄住宅グループ on Oct. 6, 2026.
[10,000-Person Survey on Employee Engagement 2026] What employee engagement means when employees co-create not only the company’s “present” but also its “future”
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株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所 conducted the “10,000-Person Survey on Employee Engagement 2026” of 10,000 full-time employees working at companies with 300 or more employees. The survey highlighted the importance of understanding not only employees’ current work motivation but also their desire to contribute to the future (future co-creation engagement), as well as workplace culture, dialogue with supervisors, and management support systems as factors shaping engagement.
[Opening Nov. 1 (Sun.)] A comprehensive sports club with a 24-hour gym opens in Higashinari Ward, Osaka! Its 8th location in Osaka Prefecture, bringing its directly operated sports facilities to 80 locations! コパンスポーツクラブ今里
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株式会社コパン opened コパンスポーツクラブ今里 in Higashinari Ward, Osaka, on Reiwa 8, Nov. 1, bringing the number of its directly operated sports facilities to 80.
French heritage cookware brand デバイヤー is holding the Instagram post campaign “#デバイヤー愛用中”
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French cookware brand de Buyer, operated by コーンズ・アンド・カンパニー・リミテッド, is holding the Instagram post campaign “#デバイヤー愛用中” from Oct. 20 to Nov. 17, 2026, and will give products to 2 winners.
[BESTNET-GSERVER] Game panel notifications about temporary service interruptions and scheduled maintenance — “Server operating environment” display now available
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BESTNET-GSERVER, a game server hosting service operated by ベストネット合同会社, added a “Server operating environment” display to its game panel on Oct. 24, 2026. It will automatically notify users of temporary service interruptions detected through monitoring and provide maintenance information.
Nagoya’s long-established confectioner 元祖 鯱もなか takes 1st place in the Tokai and Kinki block of the 2026 National Regional Souvenir Book Cover Contest
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Nagoya’s long-established confectioner 元祖 鯱もなか本店 took 1st place in the Tokai and Kinki block voting for the 2026 National Regional Souvenir Book Cover Contest and will advance to the grand prix competition.
Kurashiki’s streets come to Fortnite! 株式会社tenshabi launches tourism promotion and digital education project using 3D city models
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株式会社tenshabi developed the original game “KURASHIKI PROP HUNT,” set in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, as part of Kurashiki City’s “Kurashiki Tourism Digital Content (3D City Model × FORTNITE) Project.” Using the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “PLATEAU,” it held a launch event on Oct. 25, 2026.
[Nov. 11] Seminar explains how to align information across social media, job listings and recruitment websites. リブランディング株式会社 and 株式会社フロッグ to co-host “Social Media Recruitment Strategies in the AI Era”
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リブランディング株式会社 and 株式会社フロッグ will co-host the online seminar “Social Media Recruitment Strategies in the AI Era” on Nov. 11, 2026, explaining how to ensure consistency across social media, job listings and recruitment websites.
“トップランク Nishinomiya” and “最強買取 Nishinomiya Store” to open on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
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株式会社トップランク will open トップランク Nishinomiya and 最強買取 Nishinomiya Store in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026, offering comprehensive car-life support, including sales, purchases and maintenance, primarily for European cars.
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Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
10:00
Since its founding in 2000
In March 2024
Annual sales volume exceeds 10,000 vehicles
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社トップランク、トップランク、トップランク神戸 ROKKO i PARK
Making boneless fish a household staple: 飯田商店’s journey featured on a new web page
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株式会社飯田商店 revamped its corporate website in September 2026 and published a new page detailing the development story behind its boneless fish and the history of its intellectual property registrations. The company began developing boneless fish for home use around 2000 and ranked 1st overall in the annual rankings on 楽天市場 in 2024 and 2025.
Be Healthy to offer free one-on-one consultations from Oct. 27 on “YouTube projects that help companies explain themselves to job applicants before they apply”
[Affordable, high-quality 個別指導キャンパス] 2026 entrance exam preparation courses for 3rd-year junior high school students now underway!
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個別指導キャンパス is offering 2026 entrance exam preparation courses for 3rd-year junior high school students, including mock tests paired with supplementary lessons, instruction in efficient problem-solving methods, and tests tailored to the latest entrance exam trends. Anniversary benefits marking its 33rd year include up to 12 free lessons.
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3 key features
In all 5 subjects
From the 4th session onward
33rd anniversary benefits
Up to 12 sessions free
Up to 8 sessions free
Benefits available through 11/13
Enrollment fee: free, ¥0
Tuition is about 60% of that at other one-on-one tutoring schools
Outings with your dog can help you prepare for emergencies. A small-scale pilot project will explore emergency preparedness among urban dog owners through outings with their dogs, car travel and overnight stays in cars.
[Opening Nov. 2] Hellishly addictive!? A forbidden bowl born of copious back fat and ultra-rich soy sauce. “Gokumen,” a place you’ll regret entering only after you’ve tried it, opens in Umeda, Osaka!
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On Nov. 2, 2026, “Gokumen Osaka Station Front Building No. 3,” a noodle specialty shop known for its ultra-rich soy sauce and back fat, will have its grand opening on the basement 1st floor of Osaka Station Front Building No. 3 in Umeda, Osaka.
Two new stores opening at Hamamatsu Station: 三立製菓（株）’s first permanent store, “KANIMACHI by 三立製菓,” and 大あんまきの藤田屋, making its first entry into Shizuoka Prefecture!
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三立製菓株式会社’s first permanent store, “KANIMACHI by 三立製菓,” and 大あんまきの藤田屋, a long-established confectionery shop from Aichi Prefecture, will make its first foray into Shizuoka Prefecture in November 2026, opening in Ekimachi WEST inside Hamamatsu Station.
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Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Business hours: 8:00–21:00
・Hamamatsu gyoza pie ¥1,080
・Choco Bat Melon Box (limited-time product) ¥1,300
Moving crisis response from “leaving it to the department in charge” to “an essential skill for executives.” 日本リスクコミュニケーション協会 overhauls its certification courses
A survey of pricing disclosure by market research companies found that, of the 47 regular members of an industry association that conduct online surveys, 12 listed prices on their official websites, and 7 of those provided a price list.
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ゴムマリ株式会社 surveyed the publicly available online survey pricing of the 47 full members of the Japan Marketing Research Association. 12 companies (25.5%) listed prices on their official websites, of which 7 published price lists. For the conditions of 10 questions and 100 respondents, prices were available for 5 companies, ranging from ¥50,000 to ¥110,000.