【Nov. 3 is “Physics Day”】“Floating” structural object powered by magnetic force, “TENSEG-COIN-”; 110 years since its founding, a small factory in Ota City develops original products that make physics fun
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株式会社大橋製作所 offers “TENSEG-COIN-,” a structural object that appears to float by combining tensegrity with magnetic force. Marking 110 years since its founding, the company has adapted its precision sheet-metal processing technology for consumer products, offering 2 ways to enjoy them under the concept “Play with physics”: viewing the object and playing a game with coins.
New Safety & Riding collection from Schott, the motorcycle jacket brand founded in 1913!
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株式会社グランドフリート will begin selling “Safety & Riding,” a new collection from Schott, the motorcycle jacket brand founded in 1913, in October. The collection combines features for motorcycle riding with those of safety shoes, and includes 3 styles: the waterproof Force series (mid-cut/low-cut) and the dial-fastening Ignition.
【Kawachinagano, Osaka】A 24-hour self-service cafe with the feel of an art museum opens in front of Chiyoda Station! “Qderセルフカフェ” holds its grand opening on Oct. 24
High school students from across Japan compete in IT knowledge. The “2nd IT Challenge Battle” will be held simultaneously at 10 venues nationwide on Saturday, March 20, 2027. <Risshisha SUKI-1 GRAND PRIX®︎>
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学校法人立志舎 announced that it will hold the “2nd IT Challenge Battle,” a competition testing knowledge at the IT Passport level, simultaneously at 10 venues across Japan on March 20, 2027.
Reservations open for “UMITO Atami The Salon,” a luxury villa where Italian aesthetics meet spectacular views of Sagami Bay
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株式会社UMITO renovated and reopened “UMITO 熱海 ザ・サロン,” a small luxury villa in Sogaura, Atami, on Nov. 20, and began accepting accommodation reservations on Nov. 27.
Facts
Renovated and reopened on Friday, Nov. 20
Accommodation reservations open from Tuesday, Nov. 27
Up to 6 people
Available to purchase starting at 10 nights per year
千葉県競馬組合 will hold 船橋ケイバ’s 8th meet from Nov. 2 to 6, with events including the “Autumn Camp Festival,” “Heartbeat Cup,” “Heiwa Sho” and off-track sales for JBC2026.
Facts
5 days from Nov. 2 (Mon.) to Nov. 6 (Fri.)
Dirt 1,800m
Held since 1949
At Funabashi Racecourse in 1955
On a 1,200m dirt track
The current format dates from 1984
It became the current 1,600m race
Since 2006, it has been held as an interregional race for local horse racing
After tax AI comes organizational intelligence AI: AI孔明 on IDX’s “AI Tax Loop on IDX” for tax accountants is shaping the future of tax accounting firms
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AIデータ株式会社 announced that it has expanded data integration features via API and CSV in “AI Tax Loop on IDX,” its AI platform for tax accountants, providing an environment where data from existing accounting systems and other sources can be used as organizational intelligence AI.
Facts
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume at the BCN Awards for 17 consecutive years
Carikaku, with 42 locations nationwide, steps up business succession through M&A
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株式会社キャリカク, which operates Type B continuous employment support offices at 42 locations nationwide, announced that 株式会社キャリアライズ has joined its group. The company is stepping up business succession through M&A and expanding the group.
【Only 3 days left!】A new approach to ear care through visualization. The “A07” smart ear cleaner with a screen. Back it now and get up to 35% off!
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The “A07” smart ear cleaner with a screen, offered by 株式会社RT on Makuake, has 3 days left in its campaign and has surpassed 2.5 million yen in support purchases. It is available at up to 35% off.
Facts
3 days left
[Project launch date and time] 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10
WELLAGE × Hello Kitty: The Japan-exclusive collaboration now on sale arrives at PLAZA! Popular hyaluronic acid* serum and sheet masks get a special design
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WONDER LINE株式会社 launched 2 Japan-exclusive products from a collaboration between Korean skincare brand “WELLAGE” and Sanrio’s “Hello Kitty” at PLAZA locations nationwide on Oct. 21, 2026.
【丸亀市 × Sasakawa Sports Foundation】Let’s make baseball fields more than just places for playing baseball
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公益財団法人笹川スポーツ財団 partnered with 丸亀市 in Kagawa Prefecture to hold “Ballpark Festa in Marugame 2026” at Rexxam Ballpark Marugame. The event put the baseball stadium to use as a community gathering place and drew 995 participants.
Facts
995 participants in total
752 general participants
243 event staff and related personnel
60 high school students also volunteered
44.3% of residents had never participated
The most common reason was “I was asked because it was my turn” (53.2%)
A grassy area of about 1,150 square meters
30.2% of respondents were visiting for the first time
61.3% said, “Baseball stadiums can be used in many different ways”
High school students sell their own products! 42 agricultural high schools from across Japan take part! National Agricultural High School HANASAKA Harvest Festival 2026
[On sale Nov. 10] THE ROPPONGI CLINIC launches “DR.1 Tsururin Peel Serum,” developed over 3 years
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THE ROPPONGI CLINIC will launch “DR.1 Tsururin Peel Serum,” a serum for exfoliating dead skin cells developed over approximately 3 years, on Nov. 10, 2026.
Softfront to exhibit at Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo; first unveiling of a new voice AI embodying “commubo intelligence”
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株式会社ソフトフロントホールディングス and its subsidiary Softfront Japan will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” to be held in November 2026, and give the first public demonstration of “commubo intelligence,” an advanced version of the voice AI bot “commubo.”
ミュウミュウ announces its 2026 holiday advertising campaign
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ミュウミュウ has announced its 2026 holiday advertising campaign. Brand ambassador MOMO makes her first appearance in a world where reality and imagination intersect, set in a magnificent townhouse photographed by Tina Barney.
Panoramic views of the Midosuji Illumination from north to south
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株式会社JTBコミュニケーションデザイン will hold the winter limited-time terrace event “WowUs SKY TERRACE” at WowUs, a tourism observation facility on the 16th floor of Osaka Dojima Ham Tower, from Nov. 3 to Dec. 26, 2026. The event will offer special viewing plans with a complimentary drink in a terrace space overlooking the Midosuji Illumination, and run an Instagram posting campaign.
[Registration now open] A carbon credit summit on a scale of 200 participants, one of Japan’s largest*, to be held on the final day of COP31!
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株式会社Linkhola has opened general registration for “VOLUNTARY CARBON CREDIT SUMMIT 2026,” to be held in Shibuya on Nov. 20, 2026. Held on the final day of COP31, the summit is one of Japan’s largest, with a scale of 200 participants. Practitioners in decarbonization businesses and sponsor companies will gather to exchange information on carbon credits and insetting and create opportunities for collaboration.
Pilot launch of a moral education program for approximately 1,500 elementary school students in India
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株式会社学研ホールディングス is conducting pilot lessons of “KOKORO DOTOKU,” a moral education program co-developed with Indian education company MysticLand in School. Since October 2026, the lessons have been offered to approximately 1,500 fifth-grade students at 10 private schools in India.
Facts
About 1,500 people
10 private schools
October 2026
Approximately 180 schools
Founded in 1946
Revenue of 199.1 billion yen
124 group companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、MysticLand in School、MysticLand社、NITI Aayog、JICA
144 companies and organizations bringing energy and innovation for the future! 28th “Kitashin Business Matching Fair 2026 with Umaimon Market” to be held
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北おおさか信用金庫 will hold the 28th “Kitashin Business Matching Fair 2026 with Umaimon Market” at MyDome Osaka on Nov. 4 and 5, 2026. A total of 144 companies and organizations will exhibit, with industry-academia collaboration consultations, seminars and the Umaimon Market held concurrently.
Tracing the food of the Chita Peninsula, starting with a drop of water. Farm-led “Farm to Table in Chita — 3rd installment: A Drop of Gastronomy” to be held on Sunday, Nov. 8!
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美浜武豊グッドローカル推進協議会 will hold “Farm to Table in Chita — 3rd installment: A Drop of Gastronomy” on the Chita Peninsula on Nov. 8. Chef Daisuke Watanabe will serve a French full-course meal made with ingredients from the Chita Peninsula. Admission is 22,000 yen.
For those who find generative AI a little scary: パソカレッジ launches a beginner course that can be learned quickly in class and make everyday life more enjoyable
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The パソカレッジ computer school, operated by マミオン有限会社, will launch a beginner course on generative AI on Oct. 27, 2026. Using the free versions of ChatGPT and Gemini, participants will learn how to use the tools in daily life through 5 hours of individual instruction.
株式会社nexus to change its name to “memory tree株式会社” effective Nov. 1
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株式会社nexus will change its name to “memory tree株式会社” effective Nov. 1, 2026, while its subsidiary 株式会社nexus静岡 will also change its name to “memory tree静岡株式会社.” The changes align the company names with the nursery school brand “memorytree.”
Establishment of the “OEK Fellowship,” a no-repayment scholarship to support doctoral students “indefinitely” — applications open for the 1st cohort
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Serial entrepreneur and investor Takuya Oyoku has established the “OEK Fellowship,” a no-repayment scholarship for doctoral students, and is accepting applications for the 1st cohort. Aiming to provide long-term support through an endowment model, it will award 50,000 yen per month to 5 students per year.
Easily build an IoT environment! Sales begin for compact LoRaWAN gateways “UG56” and “UG63”
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株式会社GISupply will begin offering Milesight社’s compact LoRaWAN gateways “UG56” and “UG63” on Oct. 27, 2026, supporting the construction of small-scale IoT environments alongside its existing IoT platform “Beaver IoT Start Pack.”
For university students who feel they have nothing to write about in their student experience: a “Student Experience Workshop” to discover your strengths will be held at Sanseido Bookstore Kanda Jimbocho Main Store on Wednesday, October 28
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ルーキーワークス株式会社 will hold a “Student Experience Workshop” for university students at Sanseido Bookstore Kanda Jimbocho Main Store on October 28.
[Atami City] End the year with a reward trip to enjoy hot springs, gourmet food and accommodations. Recommended travel information for Atami in December 2026
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The Atami City Tourism Bureau recommends a “reward trip” to enjoy hot springs, gourmet food and accommodations as part of its recommended travel information for Atami in December 2026. It introduces major events including “Atami Geigi Kōei Emaki,” the “Atami Marine Fireworks Festival,” the “51st Ajiro Onsen Dried Fish Festival” and “Nagahama Illumination Fantasy,” and also explains the dried-fish culture and hot spring resources of the Ajiro district.
Facts
Dec. 2026
Held more than 15 times a year
Average spring source temperature: approximately 78°C
Average flow rate: approximately 207 liters per minute
Production and distribution launch of a “Sex Education Leaflet for Parents of Infants and Toddlers” for local governments
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特定非営利活動法人HIKIDASHI has begun producing and providing a sex education leaflet for local governments aimed at parents of infants and toddlers. It has been in use on a trial basis in 宮城県大崎市 since October 2026.
Facts
October 2026
4 things you can do starting today
Number of lectures: 53
Total number of participants: approximately 4,800
Number of lectures: 76
Total number of participants: approximately 7,500
Number of lectures: 114
Total number of participants: approximately 7,600
Number of lectures: 133
Total number of participants: approximately 10,000
Connecting the future of oceans and communities through data and technology—那智勝浦町, 慶應義塾大学SFC研究所 and Ad-Sol Nissin sign public-private-academic partnership agreement
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和歌山県那智勝浦町, 慶應義塾大学SFC研究所 and アドソル日進株式会社 have signed a public-private-academic partnership agreement to visualize the marine environment, restore seaweed beds and create blue carbon.
Japan Association for Optimized Nutrition Foods announces launch of the “Nutrition Foods Working Team” at the 2nd plenary meeting/proposal and report session of フードテック官民協議会
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一般社団法人日本最適化栄養食協会 announced the launch of the “Nutrition Foods Working Team” at the 2nd plenary meeting of フードテック官民協議会, held on October 19, 2026, and reported that cumulative shipments of certified products had surpassed 54 million meals.
Facts
Original認証製品累計出荷数は5400 万食を突破
Since the first “optimized nutrition food” certification was granted in July 2023
At Tokyo Innovation Base on Monday, October 19, 2026
For university students who feel they have nothing to write about in their student experience: a “Student Experience Workshop” to discover your strengths will be held at Sanseido Bookstore Kanda Jimbocho Main Store on Wednesday, October 28
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株式会社三省堂書店 will co-host a “Student Experience Workshop” with ルーキーワークス株式会社 for university students to discover their strengths at its Kanda Jimbocho Main Store on October 28, 2026.
ＪＢＣＣ and the Yokohama City Medical Association jointly develop and launch a medical information sharing system for disasters
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ＪＢＣＣ株式会社 jointly developed the disaster medical information sharing system “YMIS” with the Yokohama City Medical Association and launched it on September 4, 2026. The system will be packaged and is scheduled to be offered to medical associations nationwide from late November 2026.
Facts
Launched on September 4, 2026
Scheduled to be offered to medical associations nationwide from late November 2026
Can be implemented in approximately 1.5 months, while also...
Manage your weight by simply stepping on the scale after a bath. Healthcare app “Welly” from University of Tokyo startup issin surpasses 180,000 cumulative registered accounts
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issin株式会社, a healthcare startup from the University of Tokyo, announced that its healthcare app “Welly” has surpassed 180,000 cumulative registered accounts. A commemorative sale is underway.
Facts
Cumulative registered accounts surpass 180,000
As of October 27, 2026
Weight changes among 2,916 people aged 65 and older
[koborebi] “Keep them close to your heart”: New pet memorial pendant “Shizuku no Shirushi” lets you engrave a name and date
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Pet memorial specialty shop “koborebi” has launched “Shizuku no Shirushi,” a new pendant that can hold cremated remains or fur and be laser-engraved with a name and date. It costs ¥3,979, with free shipping.
[Free] Model answer booklet for the Reiwa 8 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Second-Stage Examination: advance reservations now open!
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株式会社クレアール announced that it will give away free model answer booklets for the Reiwa 8 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Second-Stage Examination, held on October 25. Advance reservations are now being accepted, and the booklets are scheduled to be shipped in mid-December.
Facts
57 years of experience in qualification exam coaching
JDX welcomes 株式会社カシスト as a “branch operations member”; establishes the “JDX Satsuma Branch” in Kagoshima Prefecture, creating a 2-branch structure
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一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会（JDX） announced that 株式会社カシスト has joined as a “branch operations member.” As a result, the “JDX Satsuma Branch” has been established in Kagoshima Prefecture, creating a 2-branch structure alongside the Osumi Branch from October 2026.
Facts
The organization will have 2 branches from October 2026
A surge in cyberattacks: Risks to information entrusted to contractors, cloud services and generative AI—INTLOOP to hold a free webinar on Wednesday, October 28
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INTLOOP株式会社 will hold a free webinar on October 28, 2026, explaining the risks to information entrusted to contractors, cloud services and generative AI. The webinar comes amid a spate of cyberattacks in Japan and the announcement of a critical PHP vulnerability.
North America’s major Japanese film festival Japan Cuts: Winner of VIPO’s “Next Generation Award” for Best Director announced! Ryūichi Iwakura’s BRAND NEW LOVE takes the award
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At the VIPO-sponsored awards at Japan Cuts, one of North America's largest Japanese film festivals, director Ryuichi Iwakura won Best Director for BRAND NEW LOVE and received $3,000 in production funding.
Facts
Prize money: $3,000
July 8 (Wed.)–18 (Sat.), 2026
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構、VIPO、Japan Society
伊藤ハム米久ホールディングス and フューチャーアーキテクト launch a full-scale logistics transformation project to improve transport and delivery efficiency and develop joint transport and delivery operations
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伊藤ハム米久ホールディングス and フューチャーアーキテクト have launched a full-scale logistics transformation project aimed at improving transport and delivery efficiency through the visualization and analysis of logistics data. They will begin building the platform in September 2026 and aim to put it into full operation in fall 2027, seeking to establish a sustainable logistics system by improving load factors and developing joint transport and delivery operations.
[Tulip Rose] Winter limited edition! The pistachio berry chocolate garden beloved by the queen of nuts is here
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株式会社グレープストーン will launch Tulip Rose Pistachio Berry, a pistachio- and berry-flavored product from the sweets brand TOKYO TULIP ROSE, for a limited time this winter, starting November 1, 2026.
香港エクスプレス launches major “Ultra Offer” sale to mark its 13th anniversary of service!
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香港エクスプレス is holding a major “Ultra Offer” sale from October 26, 2026, covering routes including Japan–Hong Kong, to mark its 13th anniversary of service.
Winners of the Reiwa 8 Hokkaido Energy Conservation and New Energy Promotion Awards announced!
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The winners of the Reiwa 8 Hokkaido Energy Conservation and New Energy Promotion Awards have been announced, with the grand prize and encouragement awards announced in both the energy conservation and new energy categories.
7 companies from 広島県 to exhibit jointly at Smart Energy Week Kansai, showcasing GX-related technologies under “HIROSHIMA GX STARS”
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公益財団法人ひろしま産業振興機構 will exhibit a joint booth, “HIROSHIMA GX STARS,” featuring 7 companies from 広島県 at Smart Energy Week Kansai 2026, to be held at Intex Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026. The booth aims to showcase technologies in hydrogen and next-generation energy and create business opportunities. The project uses a national temporary grant, and 株式会社アシスト has been commissioned to serve as its secretariat.
JRECO presents a report on a survey of RaMS users and operating results from companies using RaMS, and honors outstanding companies
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一般財団法人日本冷媒・環境保全機構 (JRECO) held the RaMS Refrigerant Management DX Forum 2026 on October 14, presenting a survey report on companies using RaMS and their operating results, and honoring outstanding companies.
Agreement signed on the provision of street security camera image data
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ふじみ野市 has signed an agreement with 埼玉県東入間警察署 on the provision of street security camera image data and related matters, with the aim of improving public safety and preventing crime.
Dog toilet sheet “Deo Sheet Deodorizing & Fragrance” revamped with “W (double) deodorizing” technology to reduce urine and feces odors
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Unicharm will launch the new dog toilet sheet Deo Sheet Deodorizing & Fragrance in mid-November 2026. It uses “W deodorizing” to combat urine and feces odors, and its fragrance lasts for 12 hours.
東横INN announced that it will hold the 2026 edition of the 東横INN Garden Photo Contest, now in its 9th year since launching in 2023. Entries will be accepted from November 2, 2026, through January 15, 2027, and must be posted on Instagram. Prizes include gift certificates and publication in the in-room magazine.
Naoki Takizawa named creative director. Mongolian cashmere brand GOBI Cashmere begins sales in Japan, launching 8 collaborative outerwear styles designed for temperatures from -30°C to -5°C in Daikanyama on November 5
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Mongolian cashmere brand GOBI Cashmere will launch 8 collaborative outerwear styles with Naoki Takizawa, who has been named creative director, in Daikanyama on November 5, marking the start of sales in Japan.
Luxury villa UMITO Atami The Salon to open on November 20 under the shared-villa brand UMITO
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株式会社UMITO announced that it will open the luxury villa UMITO Atami The Salon on November 20, 2026. LEON serves as an adviser, and features include special cocktails by SG Group and interior design by Nthdo°. The sales price is 59.8 million yen for 10 nights.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Indoor area: 171.42 m²
Terrace: 171.00 m²
Maximum occupancy: 4 guests
10 nights: 59.8 million yen
Monthly management fee: 145,292 yen/month for 10 nights
36 shares per unit
9 shares available in the first offering
Companies mentioned：株式会社UMITO、LEON、Nthdo°、edra、SG Group、The 50 Best Bars、The 50 Best Bars Asia、パーク ハイアット上海、アンダーズ東京、アンダーズ ニューヨーク、リッツ・カールトン・シンガポール、マンダリン オリエンタル 広州、株式会社天然社
The 10th installment in The Adventure of Dai series, “Super Demon Creature Hadlar,” arrives from SpiceSeed! Reservations open at 20:00 on Friday, October 30!
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株式会社SpiceSeed announced that it will begin accepting preorders for “超魔生物ハドラー” at 20:00 on Oct. 30, 2026. The resin-cast figure stands approximately 36 cm tall and costs 88,000 yen (tax included).
The “Baymax” limited-edition design is here from hair care brand “hiritu”! Protect your hair※1♡ 3 Baymax-designed items available in limited quantities
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株式会社magicnumber is releasing 3 limited-edition items featuring Disney character “Baymax” designs from hair care brand “hiritu.” Sales begin at ロフト and other stores on Nov. 1, and at the official web shop on Nov. 16.
Component identified that suppresses a decline in collagen production in the “basement membrane” that supports skin texture
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第一三共ヘルスケア discovered that AGEs, which accumulate with age, reduce production of type IV collagen, a component of the epidermal basement membrane, and that the plant-derived ingredient “Waremokō extract” suppresses this decline.
A figure of “Madoka Kaname” from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising” is joining TENITOL TALL. Preorders are now available at あみあみ.
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Major hobby retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) is now accepting preorders for “TENITOL TALL Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising Madoka Kaname Complete Figure” from フリュー. The suggested retail price is 10,450 yen, with release scheduled for May 2027.
9 Hiroshima Prefecture companies to exhibit jointly at NexTech Week [Autumn] — showcasing on-the-ground problem-solving capabilities through “HIROSHIMA AI STARS”
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公益財団法人ひろしま産業振興機構 will exhibit a joint booth, “HIROSHIMA AI STARS,” featuring 9 companies from Hiroshima Prefecture at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn],” which will be held at Makuhari Messe starting Nov. 11, 2026.
“Call Recording,” which lets users record LINE calls and video calls, makes its debut in LINE Labs for a limited time!
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LINEヤフー株式会社 has begun rolling out “Call Recording,” a feature that allows users to record and transcribe voice calls and record video calls, in LINE Labs, where users can try new features for the LINE communication app. From this winter onward, it is scheduled to become an official benefit for members of the monthly subscription service “LYP Premium.”
Venture capital firm BUILD announces “Call for Founders,” inviting entrepreneurs and researchers who share its vision to take on a challenge
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Venture capital firm BUILD has announced “Call for Founders” to promote “company creation” based on technologies originating at universities and research institutions, and is inviting entrepreneurs and researchers to get in touch.
[JAF Kanagawa] The popular event returns for a 2nd edition! Win a behind-the-scenes tour of an aquarium or zoo! 新江ノ島水族館 × よこはま動物園ズーラシア × JAF collaboration event “The Sea and Forest Road Connected by JAF 2026”
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The JAF Kanagawa Branch will co-host “The Sea and Forest Road Connected by JAF 2026” with 新江ノ島水族館 and よこはま動物園ズーラシア from October through the end of December 2026. The event is exclusive to JAF members, who can receive an original worksheet and enter for a chance to join a behind-the-scenes tour.
[Malaysia Fair 2026 Tokyo] Malaysian real estate agent EQUINOX to exhibit, with real estate and education migration representatives visiting from Malaysia
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Malaysian real estate agency EQUINOX PROPTECH SDN. BHD. will exhibit at “Malaysia Fair 2026 Tokyo,” held at Toyosu Park in Tokyo from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026. The company will offer free consultations and presentations on property purchases and education-related relocation.
Facts
No.1 in overseas real estate sales
Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
2.7 times the previous year
A total of 18 members
EQUINOX booth GE 19
Companies mentioned：EQUINOX PROPTECH SDN. BHD.、EQUINOX、DUTAMA Properties、Zeon Properties International
Launch of an informational website for the “SKYGAUGE” drone for nondestructive inspection
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日鉄物産株式会社 has launched an informational website for “SKYGAUGE,” a drone for nondestructive inspection that it sells exclusively in Japan under an agreement with Canadian company Skygauge Robotics社.
[丸眞株式会社] Just like real food!? 6 new playful “yup!®︎” food pouches inspired by honey bottles and seafood, designed to bring a smile!
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丸眞株式会社’s original brand “yup!®︎” has introduced 6 new food pouches inspired by honey bottles and seafood. Prices range from 1,100 yen to 2,200 yen, and a portion of sales will be donated to 国連WFP協会’s “Red Cup Campaign.”
〈First event in Osaka!〉An interactive event for women who endure menstrual pain: “My Body Lab”！【持田製薬】
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持田製薬 will hold “My Body Lab,” an interactive event aimed at easing concerns about menstruation and lowering barriers to visiting a gynecologist, in Tokyo and Osaka.
Facts
99% of participants said, “Taking part in the event deepened my understanding of menstruation and women’s diseases.”
A double-chance offer will also give a total of 400 people selected by lottery a full-size bottle of “Collage Furufuru Foaming Soap (150 ml),” which can also be used to wash intimate areas!
The event was planned based on a survey of 3,000 women aged 16–49.
The survey found that 91% answered that their symptoms were “very painful to somewhat painful.”
38% answered, “I basically just put up with it.”
While “I take over-the-counter painkillers (84%)”,
only 15% said they “take time off work or school” or “visit a gynecologist and take prescription medication.”
When 610 women with no experience visiting a gynecologist were asked about barriers to seeking care,
“I don’t know when I should go (for example, based on symptoms) (43%)”
Lightweight P-coat weighing just 331g from Akita surpasses 3 million yen in support purchases about 38 hours after launch on Makuake!
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The lightweight P-coat “Ethical Airy P-Coat,” offered on Makuake by 株式会社SH.K.PRODUCT’s brand aiile, surpassed 3 million yen in support purchases about 38 hours after launch.
Website translation SaaS “Translation Switch” now lets users swap images, PDFs and forms by language, and adjust wording after translation. For website translation, choose Translation Switch.
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Lab&Design株式会社 expanded the dictionary features of its website translation SaaS “Translation Switch,” launching language-specific replacements for images, PDFs and forms, along with translated-text adjustment features, on Oct. 26, 2026.
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Launched on Oct. 26, 2026
Original「辞書・置換」は1言語あたり最大2,000件
Original「訳文置換」は1言語あたり最大500件です
Pricing starts at 1,650 yen per month, including tax
Free trial: 14 days
132 supported languages, including English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean
Blissful Daifuku Made with 2 Varieties of Japanese Chestnuts on Sale for November Only
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株式会社亀屋万年堂 will sell “Japanese Chestnut Daifuku,” made with the rare Rihei chestnut variety and domestic Japanese chestnuts with their inner skins, for November only at its 14 directly operated stores in Tokyo and Kanagawa.
A lavish parfait that lets you enjoy everything from the signature item to the classics of salt dorayaki specialty shop 湯ノ塩: New “Kaikei Salt Dorayaki Parfait”!
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株式会社OMOI began selling “Kaikei Salt Dorayaki Parfait,” a new product made with house-made salt, on Oct. 18 at salt dorayaki specialty shop 湯ノ塩 in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture.
“WAZATO — Was That Mistake on Purpose?” launches on Steam on Friday, Oct. 30. To mark the release, an X campaign is underway, with a set of 4 Steam keys up for grabs for 5 winners selected by lottery.
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ニチコマ合同会社 has launched an X (formerly Twitter) campaign to celebrate the Oct. 30, 2026 release on Steam of online party game “WAZATO — Was That Mistake on Purpose?” A set of 4 Steam keys will be awarded to 5 winners selected by lottery.
“Wind’s White Ape Deity Publication Commemorative Exhibition” to be held at 有楽町マルイ!
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株式会社VISION８ will hold a publication commemorative exhibition for “Wind’s White Ape Deity” at 有楽町マルイ from Nov. 27 to Dec. 13, 2026. The exhibition will mark the release of a new edition of a novel by Yo Takigawa, and feature illustrations and original artwork by Mutsumi Inomata and Saori Toyoda, as well as an autograph session.
アクシオス・マネジメント begins rolling out ライナフ’s keyless solution across all managed properties
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株式会社ライナフ and アクシオス・マネジメント announced the full-scale rollout of ライナフ’s keyless solution across all rental properties managed by アクシオス・マネジメント. Following an initial rollout that began in Dec. 2025, which reduced physical key management costs and improved productivity, the companies are moving ahead with the installation of the smart lock “ライナフロックS” across all properties, totaling about 2,800 units.
[Latest WWDJAPAN issue] A sweeping look at the fashion and beauty industries of the 2030s as the magazine approaches issue 3000 [WWDBEAUTY supplement: “Hair Salon Price Revisions” feature]
The 23rd Nishi Amane Symposium will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 [島根県立大学]
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The 23rd Nishi Amane Symposium, hosted by 島根県立大学 and 津和野町, will be held on Nov. 21, Reiwa 8. The program includes a special lecture by Shinya Takeda of 日本グランドロッジ and the Nishi Amane Prize award ceremony.
株式会社メルカリ announced that cumulative registrations for the “Mercari Global App” have surpassed 1 million amid growing cross-border transactions. It has launched its “Anshin Authentication” product authentication service for the United States and Taiwan, and plans to enhance the shopping experience, including by adding an auction feature in the future.
Facts
Surpassed 1 million users (Note 1)
Reached 1 million on Aug. 28, 2026
Gross merchandise volume reached 112.2 billion yen in the fiscal year ended June 2026
【Shiga・Lake Biwa】Halloween events underway simultaneously at all 4 Galaxyグループ facilities! Enjoy autumn glamping with magical illuminations and lantern walks
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Galaxyグループ is holding limited-time Halloween events simultaneously at all 4 facilities it operates in the Lake Biwa area of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, through November 16, 2026.
Facts
All 4 facilities
Through Monday, November 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブッキングリゾート、Galaxyグループ、グランドーム滋賀高島、Galaxy Pool Resort、Galaxy Stardust、Galaxy Glamping Dog Premium
When do people send clothes to the cleaners? “At the end of the season” tops the list at 50.7%; 34.6% are open to services that include storage
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the delivery-based dry cleaner リナビス, the most common time to send clothes to the cleaners is “at the end of the season,” at 50.7%. Some 11.2% have had trouble with crowds during seasonal wardrobe changes. The share interested in post-cleaning storage services reached 34.6%, indicating demand for more storage space and less hassle.
Survey of 500 high school students: Boys prioritize “materials,” while girls focus on “recycling and reuse.” Gender differences in views on environmentally friendly school uniform initiatives. The sustainable value of “uniforms” is being reconsidered amid concerns over mass clothing waste.
オーティコン補聴器 surveys hearing, lifestyles and communication among seniors; about half report changes in their hearing. 1 in 3 working seniors have changed their jobs or work arrangements
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オーティコン補聴器 surveyed people aged 60–79 about hearing, lifestyles and communication among seniors. The survey found that about half notice changes in their hearing, and 1 in 3 working seniors have changed their work arrangements because of difficulty hearing.
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A total of 611 men and women aged 60–79 nationwide
About half of all respondents (611 people), or 46.5%
IIJエンジニアリング begins offering EG Access Pod, a portable Wi-Fi base station requiring no power or network line installation
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IIJエンジニアリング will begin offering the EG Access Pod on December 1, a portable Wi-Fi base station integrating Starlink, a power supply and Wi-Fi access points.
【First in Japan】Freestyle scooters, as popular as skateboards in Europe and the U.S., get their first specialist brick-and-mortar store, Extremeair, in Kanda Ogawamachi. Free test rides and consultations on choosing a scooter are always available, so parents and children can learn from scratch with confidence.
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株式会社スポーツオーパカイト has opened Extremeair, Japan’s first customization and maintenance specialty shop for freestyle scooters, in Kanda Ogawamachi, Tokyo. It holds free test rides and consultations for parents and children, and offers genuine parts from major brands such as Ethic.
【Ragnarok Online】Character name and gender changes added!
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Ragnarok Online added character name and gender change features during its scheduled maintenance on October 27, 2026. Sales also began for the reissued costume item Reissue Costume Gacha 2026 Season 4 and its pack.
Adopts the industry’s first heating method [1] using semiconductor oscillation technology. New microwave oven reduces uneven heating and defrosting [2]
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Toshiba Lifestyle will release the ER-WM01C, a microwave oven with no additional functions that uses an industry-first heating method based on semiconductor oscillation technology to reduce uneven heating and defrosting, in December.
Facts
On sale from December
Comparison of defrosting times for 100g of ground meat
ER-S10A “Defrost”: about 3 minutes 30 seconds
ER-WM01C “Perfect Defrost”: about 1 minute 30 seconds
ピー・シー・エー株式会社 will exhibit as a Sakura Sponsor at Cybozu Days Japan 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe on November 12 and 13, 2026, and will showcase a solution integrating PCA Arch with kintone.
HENNGE and 北海道新聞社 release findings from a joint survey on the state of information security in Hokkaido
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HENNGE株式会社 and 北海道新聞社 released findings from a survey on the state of corporate information security in Hokkaido. While SaaS use is advancing, challenges remain in understanding the situation and maintaining security systems, and 26.5% of respondents had experienced a cyberattack.
New HMV music and video store HMV LaLaport Sakai to open on the 3rd floor of LaLaport Sakai in Osaka on Tuesday, November 17, 2026!
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株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント announced that it will open HMV LaLaport Sakai, a new music and video store under the HMV brand, on the 3rd floor of LaLaport Sakai in Osaka on November 17, 2026.
電通デジタル surveys consumer purchasing behavior: As cost-consciousness grows, shoppers are optimizing how they buy with convenience, information use and safety in mind, while AI use spreads across all generations
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株式会社電通デジタル conducted its 2026 survey on purchasing behavior across e-commerce and physical stores, finding that as cost-consciousness grows, shoppers are optimizing how they buy and AI use is spreading across all generations.
Facts
A questionnaire survey was conducted with 8,700 people
“Comparing options” accounted for 55.6%
“Prioritizing good deals, such as coupons and points” (31.4%)
Everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of lower back pain! How to Treat Lower Back Pain and Spinal Canal Stenosis: Solutions from a World-Renowned Doctor (on sale 10/27)
Model 越野矢素子 launches lab-grown diamond jewelry brand “hao（ハオ）” as producer
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一般社団法人公民連携スタートアップハブ announced “hao（ハオ）,” a lab-grown diamond jewelry brand produced by model 越野矢素子 and jointly operated with 株式会社PERFECT. 石田茂之 served as supervisor, and the first collection was unveiled in July 2026.
[Japan first] “SPORTS ELEGANCE” medal ceremony pays tribute to the stories of athletes’ hard work and passion!
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公益社団法人トライアスロンジャパン will stage “SPORTS ELEGANCE Medal Ceremony,” a first-of-its-kind production concept in Japan, at the 32nd Japan Triathlon Championships, to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, on November 1, 2026. Planned by MPandC and joined by 日比谷花壇, ベリッシマジャパン and others, the ceremony will honor athletes with celebratory touches including garland bouquets and champagne splashes.
All 56 physicians responded that they would recommend it to people mindful of their health. Craft manuka honey “MOUNTAIN HARVEST” earns 100% physician recommendation intent※ — quality and transparency of its “unblended” product praised
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Craft manuka honey “MOUNTAIN HARVEST,” for which REALIZE合同会社 serves as the official Japanese distributor, received a 100% affirmative response rate from 56 physicians surveyed by Dr's Review when asked whether they would recommend it to people mindful of their health.
[Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Okinawa] Learn about work and life in southern Kyushu and Okinawa! 3-prefecture joint UIJ-turn seminar to be held
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株式会社ワークポート will hold a free online seminar, “Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Okinawa Joint UIJ-Turn Seminar,” for people interested in moving to or working in Miyazaki, Kagoshima or Okinawa, offering insight into local work and everyday life.
With investment enthusiasm running high, the mook U.S. Stocks Compendium 2027, released on October 27, focuses on U.S. stocks with particularly strong growth potential and explains them in an accessible way for beginners.
—Upcycled cacao and authentic plant-based ramen made without animal-derived ingredients—Two new products launch: “Luxurious Chocolate Curry” and “Rich Dashi Tonkotsu-Style Ramen”!
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株式会社ビオスタイル will launch “Luxurious Chocolate Curry,” made with upcycled cacao, and “Rich Dashi Tonkotsu-Style Ramen,” made without animal-derived ingredients, on November 1, 2026, under its original food brand GOOD NATURE MARKET.
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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
276 kcal per serving
Price: 972 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Net weight: 180 g
Net weight: 93.5g
Had been occurring at approximately 9%
Reduced to 4%
5% reduction in food waste
With a track record spanning approximately 50 years