New factor that lowers the skin’s barrier function and its mechanism of action elucidated
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御木本製薬 elucidated the mechanism by which EREG, which increases with ultraviolet exposure and aging, lowers the epidermal barrier function, and identified the functional ingredients Pearl Glycogen® and イシゲエキス that inhibit this effect. The findings were presented at the IFSCC Congress and are positioned as foundational research for MIKIMOTO BEAUTY.
Facts
36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists
グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー expands its ZEH business into the Himeji and Harima areas through a group company. Ietochi Honpo Himeji Main Store opens Nov. 1
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株式会社グリーンエナジー・ライフ, a 100%-owned subsidiary of 株式会社グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー, will open Ietochi Honpo Himeji Main Store in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, expanding its ZEH business into the Himeji and Harima areas.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
More than 3,000 homes
Building price: ¥9.98 million and up
Approximately 5,500 power generation facilities developed
Online seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 4: Refrigerated transport without failure! Transport planning and new options supporting transportation in the regenerative medicine field | Co-hosted by Nissin and Panasonic
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株式会社日新 and Panasonic will co-host an online seminar on refrigerated transport in the regenerative medicine field on Nov. 4.
株式会社TVQ九州放送 will air the special program 「さらばのＡＩサマの言うとおり」 on the TV Tokyo network nationwide on Nov. 3, 2026, to mark its 35th anniversary. Hosted by さらば青春の光, with YOU and 加納嘉将 as guests, the documentary-variety program explores the possibilities of technology through challenges including contests between people following AI’s instructions and athletes or champions.
Facts
35th anniversary
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
That alone could fill 1 hour
Companies mentioned：株式会社TVQ九州放送、テレQ、TVQ九州放送、テレビ東京、テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビ北海道、テレビせとうち、TVer、BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE、エヂカラ
27th All-Japan Para Powerlifting International Invitational Championships—ウォーターネット selected as title sponsor
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特定非営利活動法人日本パラ・パワーリフティング連盟 (JPPF) announced that 株式会社ウォーターネット will serve as title sponsor of the 27th All-Japan Para Powerlifting International Invitational Championships, to be held in March 2027.
More than 200 participants to date! Highly popular DX promotion seminar to be held again! Registration opens for 3 free online seminars in November
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 has opened registration for 3 free online seminars to be held in November 2026. The featured seminar is an additional session of the DX promotion seminar, which has attracted more than 200 participants to date. The other sessions cover AI tax decisions and strategic year-end tax planning.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Results presentation and awards ceremony for joint research with Kikkoman, the Language and Culture of “Deliciousness” Research Project, to be held on Friday, Nov. 13
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国立大学法人東京外国語大学 will hold a results presentation and awards ceremony on Nov. 13, 2026, for the Language and Culture of “Deliciousness” Research Project, conducted jointly with キッコーマン株式会社おいしさ未来研究センター. 4 doctoral students will present on the concept of “deliciousness” from linguistic and cultural perspectives, and outstanding research will be recognized.
A special class for high school students who believe “work is for making a living”: Motherhouse vice president discusses making “for someone else” the purpose of work
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青楓館高等学院 will host a special lecture on making “for someone else” the purpose of one’s work on Oct. 29, 2026, featuring 山崎大祐, vice president of 株式会社マザーハウス. The background is a survey by 国立青少年教育振興機構 showing that about 70% of Japanese high school students view work as being “for making a living.”
CINAGRO British Selection by Madame Hiromi: Organic scones popular at British fairs delivered to your door! Limited-time preorders begin at Biocle by CINAGRO
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薬糧開発株式会社 will begin taking preorders on Oct. 27, 2026, through the Biocle by CINAGRO online store for its organic scones, popular at British fairs.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
Nov. 9
736 yen
Companies mentioned：薬糧開発株式会社、Biocle by CINAGRO、Tea Bird Tea
IQVIA selects Veeva for clinical development operations applications
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IQVIA announced that it has selected Veeva CTMS, eTMF, Study Startup, and Site Connect for its clinical development operations applications, expanding its partnership with Veeva.
Facts
October 13, 2026
Approximately 94,000 people
More than 1,500 companies
Companies mentioned：IQVIA、Veeva Systems、Veeva Japan 株式会社
Bad breath is hard to notice yourself and hard for others to point out. A fresh idea for everyday breath care! A “drop” breath-freshening product, neither gum nor tablet, makes its debut
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株式会社たかくら新産業 will launch Breath Refresh Drops, a liquid breath-freshening product unlike gum or tablets, on Nov. 11, 2026.
Free seminar on the latest web marketing—Moving ad management from AI optimization to AI agents
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ONE Lab, operated by one move株式会社, will hold free web marketing study sessions every Tuesday starting in November 2026. The theme is “Moving ad management from AI optimization to AI agents,” with an explanation of trends in adopting AI agents and mechanisms for autonomous ad management across major platforms such as Google, TikTok, and Meta.
Fiscal 2026 second-quarter eco-cap activity report: Collecting plastic bottle caps and donating the proceeds to the Eco-cap Promotion Association, which operates and supports children’s cafeterias!
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株式会社GSI carried out its eco-cap activity in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (July–September) and donated the proceeds from the collected plastic bottle caps to NPO法人エコキャップ推進協会.
Facts
◆ Donation: approximately 2,100 caps
◆Donation quantity: 4.20kg
◆Cumulative number: approximately 19,417 items
◆CO2 emissions if the cumulative number of caps were incinerated as waste: approximately 122kg
Due to popular demand, bigger portions again this year! That gourmet food, that campaign, and more are all getting bigger! MITSUI OUTLET PARK “BLACK FRIDAY” event
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三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold “BLACK FRIDAY” at 14 facilities nationwide from November 13 to 29, 2026, with campaigns including discounts of up to 80% OFF and larger food and drink portions and points.
Facts
14 facilities nationwide
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
Up to 80% off
2 times
15 winners
When the number of reposts exceeds “9,696”
The number of winners increases to 30, double the original number
For every 100 yen (before tax)
Earn 2 points
12,000 yen (tax included; amounts can be combined) or more
Developing high-EQ conversational intelligence technology that deeply understands the context behind words and generates better responses
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NTT株式会社 has developed “high-EQ conversational intelligence technology” that deeply understands users’ backgrounds and circumstances and generates responses that also take long-term desirability into account. The technology improved scores for situational understanding and other abilities by an average of approximately 23% in public tests, and is scheduled to be exhibited at NTT R&D FORUM 2026, to be held in November 2026.
“Zen Collection,” a modern expression of traditional Japanese beauty, launches from organic towel brand “Hippopotamus”
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株式会社HPS will launch “Zen Collection,” a new collection that brings traditional Japanese beauty into the modern age, from organic towel brand “Hippopotamus” on October 29, 2026.
Original日欧商事が輸入するイタリアワイン9アイテムが、ガンベロロッソのガイドブック『ヴィーニ・ディタリア2027』で最高評価「トレ・ビッキエーリ」を受賞。また、創刊40周年記念企画「Le Icone del Vino Italiano」でフェッラーリとフレスコバルディが選出された。
Facts
9 Italian wine items
2027 edition
40th anniversary
Today, October 27
Oct. 25
10 selected wineries
More than 23,000 wine items
Founded in 1981
Capital: 99 million yen
Companies mentioned：日欧商事株式会社、ガンベロロッソ、フェッラーリ、エレナ・ヴァルヒ、リヴィオ・フェッルーガ、イタロ・チェスコン、ヴィッラ・ブッチ、テヌータ・カラパーチェ、フェウディ・ディ・サン・グレゴリオ、ブルーノ・ヴェスパ、プラネタ、フレスコバルディ、Bertani、Bruno Giacosa、Ca’ del Bosco、Donnafugata、Gaja、San Michele Appiano、Tenuta San Guido
Special seminar on the latest trends in Abu Dhabi real estate to be held in Tokyo on November 13 and 14
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BITEX, a Japanese real estate company in Abu Dhabi, and ALDAR Properties will hold the “Abu Dhabi Premium Real Estate Seminar” in Tokyo on November 13 and 14, 2026, free of charge. Zephyr We will provide market commentary, and individual consultations will be available.
Facts
Original2026年11月13日（金）・14日（土）
Cumulative total of more than ¥450 billion
Companies mentioned：BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C、BITEX、Aldar Properties PJSC、ALDAR、BITEX HOLDINGS、MODON
Celestron (セレストロン) to make its first appearance at Japan Bird Festival 2026, one of Japan’s largest bird events! Try out products at the booth and enjoy exclusive visitor perks
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株式会社アーキサイト announced that セレストロン, an optical equipment brand headquartered in California, will make its first appearance at Japan Bird Festival 2026, a bird event taking place in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, in November 2026. Visitors can try out products and receive exclusive perks at the venue. At the same time, a special sale offering 30% OFF on 20 eligible products will be held on the Celestron Japan official website.
G.A. Group speaks at the Wakayama Foreign Resident Acceptance Study Group (commonly known as “Waguben”) ～Highlights partnership with Vietnam National University and recruitment and development of foreign talent through “GA Class”～
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On September 14, 2026, G.A. Group spoke at the Wakayama Foreign Resident Acceptance Study Group (Waguben), introducing its partnership with Vietnam National University, talent development through “GA Class,” and a career fair organized by Hyogo Prefecture.
Canva Japan community festival “Canva Voyagers Marina 2026” to be held in Shibuya on November 6 and 7
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Canva Japan株式会社 will hold the community event “Canva Voyagers Marina 2026” at Shibuya PARCO on November 6 and 7, 2026. Admission is free, with advance registration required. The event is expected to draw around 950 people, compared with last year, and will feature a design school, keynote speeches, and more.
A calendar that follows the rhythms of farming to mark the changing seasons and fit into everyday life
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株式会社坂ノ途中 will begin selling its original “Sakanotochu’s 24 Solar Terms Calendar,” based on the 24 solar terms, on November 6, 2026. It is priced at 2,860 yen (tax included). For a limited time, customers who sign up for regular delivery of a seasonal vegetable set or rice can enter a campaign to win a calendar, with 100 winners selected by lottery.
Incudata and Magicx consulting establish a joint offering framework to support client companies’ AI transformation
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インキュデータ株式会社, a joint venture between ソフトバンク and 博報堂, and Magicx consulting, a consulting firm in the 博報堂ＤＹグループ, have established a joint offering framework to provide end-to-end support for client companies’ AI transformation.
DroR publishes a Japanese summary and explanation of the working paper “AI-Adjusted Comprehensive Wealth (AIW),” addressing AI, human capital, and national wealth accounting
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株式会社DroR published a Japanese summary and explanation page for the working paper “AI-Adjusted Comprehensive Wealth (AIW),” which addresses AI, human capital, and national wealth accounting, on October 6, 2026. The paper proposes an AIW identity, but does not estimate its individual components; it reports an average AI exposure value of 0.31 as descriptive statistics using Japanese data.
ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート receives “Japan's Leading Resort 2026” at the World Travel Awards (ワールド・トラベル・アワード)
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ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート received “Japan's Leading Resort 2026” at the World Travel Awards. The resort has earned Green Fins Gold status and is promoting sustainable operations.
Facts
1993
400 guest rooms
April 2009
2018
More than 70 countries worldwide
242 properties
77,027 rooms
1946
21 hotel brands
160 million members
More than 100 countries worldwide
More than 7,000 establishments
Over 1 million
More than 2,300 establishments
Approximately 400,000 people
Companies mentioned：ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート、World Travel Awards、ワールド・トラベル・アワード、Green Fins、グリーン・フィンズ、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu> to host seminar on shaping the future of the food business
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FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>, organized by 株式会社イノベント, will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026. Seminars on topics including space food, disaster preparedness, AI analysis, restaurant management strategies and overseas expansion will be offered free of charge.
株式会社スリーフラッグス, which operates call centers for mail-order health foods and cosmetics businesses and beauty salons, has adopted “AI Role-Play,” an AI customer service platform developed by VideoTouch株式会社. The platform is expected to reduce the management workload involved in training new operators and standardize customer service quality.
Latest specifications for bicycle parking shelters, bicycle racks, garbage collection enclosures and more featured in the latest edition of ダイケン’s “Exterior Catalog”
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株式会社ダイケン published the “Exterior Catalog vol.25,” featuring the latest specifications for bicycle parking shelters, bicycle racks and other products, on Oct. 26, 2026, and revised the prices of some products.
The review feature of LEEEP, a customer experience enhancement platform provided by 株式会社REGALI, has been adopted for サックスバー公式通販, the online store operated by 株式会社東京デリカ.
バウンダリ行政書士法人 partners with エアロエントリー to strengthen support for drone operators
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バウンダリ行政書士法人 and エアロエントリー株式会社 have entered into a business partnership to strengthen support for drone operators. The partnership will combine permit and licensing procedures and legal support with insurance and training services, supporting safe operations through the new “エアロ安心サポート” service, which launches in September 2026.
Aiming to be a company that supports work-life balance: パンチ工業’s Hyogo plant certified as a “Hyogo Work-Life Balance Promotion Company”
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パンチ工業株式会社 announced that its Hyogo plant was certified as a “Hyogo Work-Life Balance Promotion Company” effective Oct. 1, 2026. The company is promoting human capital management and was also certified as a “Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization” in both 2025 and 2026.
Facts
Net sales: 42.1 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ending March 2026)
Employees: 3,480 (consolidated, as of the end of March 2026)
Food e-commerce | Numerous latest examples from 2026: effective strategies and recommended initiatives to pursue next — free seminar on Nov. 6 (Fri.)
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株式会社ウブン will speak at a free online seminar on food e-commerce to be held on Nov. 6, 2026. The theme is “Grow food LTV with Amazon purchase data: repeat-purchase design, use of AMC, and use of AI agents.”
Helical Fusion selected for Tokyo’s “SusHi Tech Global Resilience Enhancement Program for Resources, Energy and Other Areas”
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株式会社Helical Fusion has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “SusHi Tech Global Resilience Enhancement Program for Resources, Energy and Other Areas” and will receive support to improve production technology for high-temperature superconducting magnets, a key technology for fusion power plants.
An explanation of how temperature swings during seasonal transitions can disrupt the autonomic nervous system and potentially affect menstrual cycles and pain. The article presents findings from a survey by クリニックフォア and ways to cope, including shifting the timing of menstruation and taking birth control pills.
Facts
628 women aged 18–49 with concerns about irregular periods
23.4% said they had experienced irregular menstrual cycles or worsening symptoms “during seasonal transitions (early spring or early autumn) or when there is a large temperature difference between outdoors and indoors.”
クリニックフォア in March 2026
Women aged 18–49 with concerns about irregular periods
Menstrual cycles of 24 days or less (frequent menstruation)
Or 39 days or more (infrequent menstruation)
No period for 3 months or more
Menstrual periods lasting 8 days or more
A normal menstrual cycle is 25–38 days
Variations of up to 6 days are considered a guideline
Start taking a medium-dose birth control pill 5–7 days before the expected date of the next period
After stopping, menstruation begins in about 2 days
Start taking it between the first and fifth day of the next period
After taking it for about 10–14 days and then stopping
A consultation fee of 1,650 yen per visit applies.
Original35歳以上で1日に15本以上のタバコを吸っている方
People aged 50 or older and under 55 who are premenopausal
People with a BMI of 30 or higher
The guideline is to take it for 7 consecutive days
アラヤ launches full version of AI partner platform “ClanExe”
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株式会社アラヤ launched the full version of its AI partner platform “ClanExe” on Oct. 21, 2026. It features new capabilities including multi-agent collaboration and AI character creation, and is available in Free and paid plans.
マークスライフ establishes wholly owned subsidiary to drive community collaboration in Izushi, revitalizing traditional and vacant homes as lodging and restaurants to promote extended-stay tourism
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マークスライフ株式会社 will establish a wholly owned subsidiary, マークスライフ但馬株式会社, in Izushi-cho, 豊岡市, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 4, 2027, and launch a business promoting extended-stay tourism by converting traditional and vacant homes into lodging facilities and restaurants.
魔法のパスタ伊集院店 releases video showing how to enjoy its stone-grilled carbonara
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「魔法のパスタ伊集院店」, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, released a YouTube video showing how to enjoy its seasonal stone-baked carbonara. The video features the cooking process, including pouring in and mixing a special egg mixture, as well as the free drink bar included with every dish and facilities for children.
PassLogic recognized as a technology partner of Omnissa, provider of digital workspace solutions — confirms authentication integration with the “Horizon” and “Workspace ONE” series
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パスロジ株式会社 announced that it has been recognized as a technology partner of Omnissa and completed verification of authentication integration with the “Horizon” and “Workspace ONE” series.
Facts
Omnissa is trusted by 26,000 companies worldwide
Boasts 20 years of experience in the digital workspace field
39 cases in Japan
Holds a total of 127 patents in Japan and overseas
[Jiffcy Ranking] Gen Z Picks!! “Top 10 Celebrities Who Seem Likely to Gesture a Lot Even on the Phone”
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The text-calling app “Jiffcy,” offered by 株式会社Jiffcy, announced the “Top 10 Celebrities Who Seem Likely to Gesture a Lot Even on the Phone,” based on the results of a survey of Gen Z.
Facts
TOP10
Valid responses: 207 people
2025 Hit Products 30
Companies mentioned：株式会社Jiffcy、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Snow Man、timelesz、SixTONES、日経トレンディ、AMD Award
Updating the “ordinary shared spaces” of rental apartments. The public judging session for the “URBANEX Idea Competition 2026,” featuring prize money of 300,000 yen and the implementation of the winning idea, will be held on Friday, November 6!
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Osaka Gas Urban Development will hold a public judging session for the “URBANEX Idea Competition 2026,” which invites ideas for updating shared spaces, on November 6 to mark the 30th anniversary of its rental apartment brand “URBANEX.” The grand prize-winning proposal will be implemented at an actual property.
“What will you do with your family home in the future?” 4 cities in Yamanashi Prefecture to hold free vacant-home seminar and individual consultations on November 14
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4 cities in Yamanashi Prefecture (韮崎市, 南アルプス市, 北杜市 and 甲斐市) will hold a free seminar and individual consultations on November 14, 2026, to help address vacant-home issues.
Students develop games inspired by hololive! 岩崎学園 to hold 3-day game jam “holo Indie GameJAM@YDA” with support from holo Indie
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学校法人岩崎学園 will hold the 3-day student game jam “holo Indie GameJAM@YDA” from December 23 to 25, 2026, with support from “holo Indie,” operated by 株式会社シー・シー・エム・シー. Approximately 70 students are expected to participate, and on the final day there will be a hands-on session that high school students can also attend as visitors.
[KYOSHO] KYOSHO MINI CAR & BOOK Vol. 26 “NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R R34 Fast & Furious” on sale!
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京商株式会社 will begin selling “KYOSHO MINI CAR & BOOK No.26 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R R34 Fast & Furious” at some ファミリーマート locations from October 30, 2026. The price is 4,950 yen, including tax.
前川製作所 to hold “KOSEN Global Camp in MAYEKAWA” in support of 独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構
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株式会社前川製作所 supported the “KOSEN Global Camp” educational program of 独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構 and held “KOSEN Global Camp in MAYEKAWA” at its Moriya plant in Ibaraki Prefecture from August 31 to September 4, 2026.
ビーキャップ releases a case study on the adoption of the location-based service “Beacapp Here” at the International Business Communication Association
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株式会社ビーキャップ has released a case study on the adoption of its indoor location-based service “Beacapp Here” at the International Business Communication Association (IIBC). Following its move to a new office, IIBC uses the service to locate people and visualize the location of disaster-prevention supplies, among other purposes. The service has become well established, with a login rate of 97%.
Facts
No. 1 in cumulative number of companies adopting indoor location-based services
スペースシフト obtains the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ certificate recognizing initiatives that contribute to the revitalization of rural areas; selected for the “AI × Rural Areas Impact-Creating Solutions Implementation Program”
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株式会社スペースシフト obtained the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Certificate of Initiatives Contributing to the Revitalization of Rural Areas” and was selected for the “AI × Rural Areas Impact-Creating Solutions Implementation Program.”
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
November 2023
10 levels
703,990,750 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースシフト、スペースシフト、Space Shift, Inc.
メディコムジャパン promotes infection prevention at a B.LEAGUE game against 神戸ストークス
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At the B.LEAGUE game against 神戸ストークス to be held at GLION ARENA KOBE on Oct. 31, 2026, メディコムジャパン will distribute samples of medical masks and set up an infection prevention awareness booth for 8,000 attendees.
[No. 1 for 2 consecutive years] Ocean-scattering service “ブルーオーシャンセレモニー” earns double No. 1 rankings for customer satisfaction and number of Google reviews
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The ocean-scattering service “ブルーオーシャンセレモニー,” operated by 株式会社ハウスボートクラブ, earned No. 1 in both customer satisfaction and number of Google reviews in a survey conducted by KN Consulting合同会社 in October 2026, retaining the top spot for 2 consecutive years.
Facts
No. 1 for 2 consecutive years
156 businesses and services
2 services meeting the criteria
Average Google review rating: 4.9
The number of reviews also reached 488
Cumulative total of more than 7,000 ceremonies performed
[美容室TAYA] Wins Overall No. 1 in GMO Customer Satisfaction Rankings
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美容室TAYA, operated by 株式会社田谷, ranked No. 1 overall in the “Hair Salon Chains” category in a 2026 customer satisfaction survey conducted by GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社.
[ワタシのミライ] Pop-up event “Third Earth for Us” to Explore Climate Change Through Food and Culture to Be Held in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
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ワタシのミライ, a project run by 認定特定非営利活動法人 FoE Japan, held the pop-up event “Third Earth for Us” in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, on Oct. 18 to explore climate change. Approximately 1,500 people attended, and the event featured a market and talk sessions.
British lifestyle brand ＜バブアー＞ adds padded pieces to its collection
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British lifestyle brand Barbour will launch its winter outerwear campaign on Oct. 30. In addition to quilted jackets, the collection includes down jackets made with 80% goose down and Xanthe jackets in new colors. Customers will receive an original bag charm with their purchase.
“うしごろグループ” to Launch New “Winter-Only” Menu on Nov. 1, 2026
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株式会社サング will begin offering winter-only menus at the brands of “うしごろグループ” starting Nov. 1, 2026. The company, which operates a restaurant that has earned a Michelin star for 8 consecutive years, will launch new dishes made with seasonal ingredients at 焼肉うしごろ, うしごろエス, うしごろ貫 and other restaurants. Takeout and delivery apps are also available.
Facts
One Michelin star for 8 consecutive years
21 locations across 8 brands
Scallop, caviar and wagyu tartare: 2,900 yen
Botan shrimp and wagyu hand roll: 1,800 yen
Truffle and wagyu stone-pot risotto: 3,400 yen
Seared hand roll with sweet shrimp and select loin: 1,200 yen
Kongguksu noodles with freshwater clams and seaweed: 900 yen
Applications Open for New 和歌山県 World Heritage Masters!!
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和歌山県 is recruiting new volunteers for its 和歌山県 World Heritage Masters program. The program has 40 openings, and applications are open from Oct. 19 to Nov. 20, Reiwa 8.
Three products in the functional food “メタプラス” series now come in 20% larger sizes!
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株式会社メタボリック announced that 3 products in its functional food “メタプラス” series will be sold nationwide at drugstores in limited quantities in 20% larger sizes starting in late October 2026.
Opening Nov. 1! Nagoya-based film festival “NAGOYA CINEMA Week 2026” to feature acclaimed guests including film subtitle translator Natsuko Toda!
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The film festival “NAGOYA CINEMA Week 2026,” hosted by スターキャット株式会社, opens on Nov. 1, 2026. A variety of events will be held, including talk shows with acclaimed guests such as Natsuko Toda and a “Movie Meal” event.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Capital: ¥2.685 billion
Recorded a cumulative 60 million views on social media
10 Middle and High School Students Design “Who Is This AI For, and How Will It Act?” and Build Digital Humans Around 3 Themes at 東京都 Job EX
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JetB株式会社 supported an AI-building experience for middle and high school students held by Dell Technologies as part of 東京都’s Job EX work experience program. The 10 participants built digital humans in 3 teams.
[HASHLE(ハッシュル)] Futamatagawa Store Marks 2nd Anniversary with Special Appreciation Event
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The Futamatagawa store of “HASHLE(ハッシュル),” operated by 荒井商事株式会社, will mark its 2nd anniversary on Nov. 11, 2026, and hold a special event to show its appreciation.
Benefits for both referrers and friends. R∞PC, with more than 30,000 units sold to date, launches a referral program on R∞PCダイレクト
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リングロー株式会社 launched a referral program on R∞PCダイレクト on Oct. 1, 2026, for “R∞PC,” which has sold more than 30,000 units to date. Both referrers and referred friends will receive benefits such as Amazon gift cards and discount coupons.
[New Product] New original merchandise featuring popular Sapporo Senshuan confections, including its signature Northman and Yamajiji, goes on sale October 30 (Friday)
RightTouch launches “Knowledge Chain” on QANT Knowledge Hub (β), delivering updates to all human- and AI-facing knowledge with a single revision
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株式会社RightTouch has launched “Knowledge Chain,” a new feature on its knowledge integration platform “QANT Knowledge Hub (β)” that automatically propagates updates to source knowledge to FAQs and AI-facing knowledge.
β version of HERP AI Interview launches to improve the speed and accuracy of initial interviews
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株式会社HERP has launched the β version of HERP AI Interview, an AI interview service designed to improve the speed and accuracy of initial interviews. Integration with HERP Hire centralizes the selection process, while its “AI Impersonation Detection” feature prevents fraudulent interviews.
Shokz to hold “Shokz Birthday Run,” a running event celebrating the brand’s 15th anniversary!
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Shokz Japan株式会社 held the “Shokz Birthday Run” running event at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on October 18, 2026, to mark the brand’s 15th anniversary. The event included a hands-on experience with new earphones and an after-party, with 30 participants.
Nagaokakyo Hospital reports case analysis of 42 patients with childbirth-related perineal injuries, published in English-language journal Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon (JARC)
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The surgical team at Nagaokakyo Hospital, operated by the medical corporation Soshinkai, reported in the English-language journal JARC an analysis of 42 cases in which perineal body reconstruction was performed for anal sphincter insufficiency caused by perineal injuries during vaginal delivery. The Wexner score improved significantly 6 months after surgery, and the clinical improvement rate was 95.2%.
Facts
42 cases
Oct. 25, 2026
At 6 months after surgery
Average of 11.4 points
Decreased to 3.4 points
Median of 1.9 years
Up to approximately 41 years
From July 2022
Through December 2025
Type 1 (rectovaginal fistula): 20 cases
Type 2 (anal sphincter insufficiency without fistula): 14 cases
Type 3 (cloaca-like deformity...): 8 cases
40 of 42 cases (95.2%)
21 cases (50.0%)
Average operating time was approximately 130 minutes
20th anniversary of its launch! “Tsuyoiko Glass × Aderia Retro,” glassware for children, goes on sale October 30
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Aderia, a consolidated subsidiary of Ishizuka Glass, will release 10 collaboration products on October 30, 2026, bringing together “Tsuyoiko Glass,” celebrating its 20th anniversary, and “Aderia Retro,” a series featuring retro Showa-era patterns.
[辻・本郷 ITコンサルティング] Joins 国土交通省’s “Reiwa 8 Vacant Home Measures Model Project” as a verification partner
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辻・本郷ITコンサルティング株式会社 will participate as a verification partner in a project proposed by Pasco and Microbase and selected for 国土交通省’s “Reiwa 8 Vacant Home Measures Model Project.”
Major celebrities visit the limited-time Café Swarovski
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Swarovski held a preview event for “Café Swarovski,” opening for a limited time in Ginza starting October 28, 2026. Celebrities including members of &TEAM, THE RAMPAGE, and ONE N' ONLY attended.
Facts
Opening in Ginza on October 28
Starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Open for a limited time through December 25 (Friday)
Operating in more than 140 countries and regions worldwide
2,200 Swarovski stores and
Employing 18,300 people
Companies mentioned：スワロフスキー・ジャパン株式会社、Swarovski、&TEAM、THE RAMPAGE、ONE N' ONLY、Table Check、ジュエルボックス銀座、Swarovski Optik、Tyrolit、Swarovskiグループ、Swarovski財団
シック・ジャパン holds final judging and awards ceremony for “Schick Beauty Grooming Shaker,” its first business competition for students!
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シック・ジャパン held the final judging and awards ceremony for “Schick Beauty Grooming Shaker,” its first business competition for undergraduate and graduate students, on September 24, 2026. Team SDM from the Keio University Graduate School won.
Facts
Prize money of 500,000 yen
5 finalist teams
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Selected for 3 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：シック・ジャパン株式会社、シック・ジャパン、インテージSRI、Great Place to Work®
“Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” unveils a range of new developments during its 4th-anniversary livestream! Latest news includes an orchestra concert, in-person events, collaborations, a comic adaptation, and more!
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New projects were announced during the 4th-anniversary livestream for “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE,” including an orchestra concert, in-person events in Akihabara and Okayama, collaborations with PARCO and アニメイト, a comic adaptation, and apparel offerings.
Facts
The 4th-anniversary livestream, broadcast on Saturday, October 24, 2026
The 3rd “Nikke Orchestra Concert”
It will be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, January 9, 2027, among other events
2 days, November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026
Original出展期間は2026年12月29日（火）から31日（木）までの3日間
Exhibiting at Comic Market 109
A total of 7 items are planned
The 4th installment of “Area Defense Battle”
Scheduled to go on sale sequentially starting Friday, January 29, 2027
Taking part in the initiative for “YOKOHAMA HAMANASHI CHECK-IN ALE,” a sustainable craft beer made using hotel breakfast buffet items and nonstandard “Hama-nashi” pears
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ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル will support sales of “YOKOHAMA HAMANASHI CHECK-IN ALE,” a sustainable craft beer made using unconsumed food from its breakfast buffet and nonstandard Yokohama-grown “Hama-nashi” pears.
Facts
Retail price (before tax): 398 yen
Net content: 350 ml
Alcohol content: 5%
Best-before period: 300 days
Sales period: Starting Friday, November 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、一般社団法人横浜みなとみらい21、株式会社Beer the First、インターコンチネンタル®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
TOKYO CRAFTS (Tokyo Crafts) launches at アルペンアウトドアーズ. Sales to begin sequentially at 6 stores nationwide and the official online store starting in October
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Outdoor brand TOKYO CRAFTS, developed by 株式会社タナクロ, will begin selling at 6 アルペンアウトドアーズ stores nationwide, operated by 株式会社アルペン, and on its official online store starting in October 2026.
Using soccer as a starting point to learn about recovery — women’s tournament for the fast-growing 7-a-side soccer format, soshichi, to be held for the first time in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture
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一般社団法人日本ソサイチ連盟 co-hosted the first OOKUMA REBORN CUP in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, with READY SOCIAL株式会社 and 株式会社クリエイティブヘッズ. The event combined a visit to the Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Museum and workshops. 4 teams from the Tokyo metropolitan area and Fukushima Prefecture took part in recovery-focused learning and women’s soshichi competition.
Facts
Approximately 3.69 million people
Since the official league launched in 2017
From 84 teams in 2022
To 132 teams in 2026
An increase of approximately 1.6 times
277 teams across 9 regions nationwide
Approximately 5,000 players take part
With a goal of reaching 1,000 teams in the official league
Photographer Naoki Ishikawa to give a lecture in 北杜市 titled “Traveling the Earth” on November 14
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北杜市, Yamanashi Prefecture, will hold a lecture on November 14, 2026, featuring photographer Naoki Ishikawa as the speaker for the “Reiwa 8 First Regional Revitalization and Future Seminar.”
[Celebrating 2 years!] 幸ちゃんラーメン Aeon Chatan store is holding a 2nd-anniversary appreciation festival with 200 yen off ramen dishes, starting Saturday, October 24!
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幸ちゃんラーメン Aeon Chatan store, produced by 株式会社ウインズジャパンホールディングス, is holding an appreciation festival from October 24 to November 6 to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. Customers can get 200 yen off ramen dishes, and the first 2,000 customers will receive a 600-yen ticket to use on their next visit.
Bringing the joy of writing from hot spring inns to all of Japan. 4th 三服文学賞 to announce results and hold awards ceremony on Nov. 3 (Nov. 3, 76 Festival)
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株式会社和多屋別荘 will hold the results announcement and awards ceremony for the 4th 三服文学賞 on Nov. 3, 2026, as part of its 76th anniversary event, “76 Festival.”
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
76th anniversary of its founding
4th
746 works submitted from across Japan
The cumulative number of submissions has reached 4,761 works
“A shared passion crosses borders, and now from Ukraine to Japan—the two-way “World Learning Together Project” becomes a reality!
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト announced that it had received video teaching materials for Japan from Lviv in western Ukraine. The materials are part of the “World Learning Together Project,” a two-way cultural exchange in which Japan is also sending teaching materials on topics such as skateboarding and anime to Ukraine. The initiative is supported by a grant from ロート製薬株式会社 and is also scheduled to be presented at an international conference in the UK.
SHaiN accelerates integration with major applicant tracking systems, adds API integration with i-web
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株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント will begin API integration between the applicant tracking system “i-web” (provided by ヒューマネージ) and its AI interview service “SHaiN” on Oct. 27. This will enable automatic transfer of applicant information and reduce workloads, while creating an environment for using evaluation AI that emphasizes reproducibility and transparency.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that it will begin on Oct. 27
Approximately 45,000 accumulated interview records
Boasts a track record of adoption and the No. 1 industry share for 18 consecutive years
Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 2,800 companies
Japan’s largest conversational AI interview service, adopted by more than 1100 companies
(As of July 2026)
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anytime and anywhere
Based on approximately 40,000 interview records
Under the EU AI Act, which took effect in 2024
In the next-generation version of SHaiN released in December 2025
In addition to the conventional 10-competency evaluation
The framework comprises 8 types of competencies, including
Established on Dec. 1, 2004
Capital: 50 million yen
Established: October 2014
Companies mentioned：株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント、SHaiN、株式会社ヒューマネージ、i-web、sonar ATS、ワガシャ de DOMO、東京大学大学院情報理工学系研究科、山﨑俊彦教授、PKSHA Technology、日本経済団体連合会、Airワーク採用管理、リクナビ、リクナビNEXT、Indeed、キャリタス就活、CFN（CareerForum.Net）、ONE CAREER、外資就活ドットコム、TECH OFFER、OfferBox、LabBase就職、TG-WEB、SPI3
Would you stop buying a brand you love if AI said “don’t recommend it”? A virtual test with Persona AI
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In a virtual test using Persona AI, an AI user survey service offered by シースリーレーヴ株式会社, the vast majority of AI personas with a history of purchasing Brand A continued to choose it even when advised against buying it. However, detailed analysis of individual changes in choice and reasons for deferring a decision showed the service’s potential for helping formulate questions for surveys of actual customers.
Near, far, and beautiful, all in one! A much-anticipated new color is coming to the multifocal circle contact lens “シード Eye coffret 1day UV M Multistage”!
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株式会社シード will add a new color, “Sweetie make,” to its multifocal circle contact lens “シード Eye coffret 1day UV M Multistage,” with sales starting Nov. 18, 2026. It will also add a +1.50D addition power and introduce a 5-lens package.
Facts
On sale starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
A +1.50D addition power will be added
Original1箱30枚入
A 5-lens package will also be launched
First launched in July 2012
Since launching our first multifocal circle contact lens in December 2024...
Its journey began with the start of contact lens research in 1951
Founded in 1957
Products are delivered to more than 50 countries and regions
Available today: コアフォース releases both a video interview and an article featuring speed-climbing Japanese record holders 大政涼 and 小屋松恋!
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コアフォース has released a video interview and article featuring 大政涼 and 小屋松恋, the Japanese record holders in men’s and women’s speed climbing. Both athletes aim to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and use コアフォース.
甲羅本店, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold its “Crab and Tiger Pufferfish Fair” from Nov. 9, 2026, through Jan. 5, 2027, offering special kaiseki meals and set menus featuring crab and fugu.