No more “You can’t know what they’re like until the interview.” MIRAI launches a video and scouting-based matching site for Specified Skilled Worker candidates!
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MIRAI株式会社 has officially launched the “MIRAI Specified Skilled Worker Direct Matching Site,” a video and scouting-based matching site for foreign workers with Specified Skilled Worker status in the nursing care and agriculture sectors. The site allows facilities to review interview videos and test results from a pool of more than 320 people who have completed training, and to send scouting messages directly.
Facts
A pool of job-ready talent who have completed training (over 300 people)
[Webinar on 11/18] Understanding the realities of leave from work through data: Supporting employees on leave amid changing circumstances
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株式会社アドバンテッジリスクマネジメント will hold a web seminar on Nov. 18, 2026, analyzing the realities of medical leave based on data and explaining support systems and policy design before, during and after leave.
[Survey of 225 current elementary school students] “The Book That Protects Your Most Precious Heart in the World” goes on sale Oct. 30, 2026
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講談社こども事業部 will release “The Book That Protects Your Most Precious Heart in the World” on Oct. 30, 2026. The book was created based on a survey of 225 current elementary school students.
Regional Power, part of the Hexa Energy Service Group, has signed its first off-site corporate PPA for solar power with 中部電力ミライズ. The project aims to begin supplying power during fiscal 2027 and is part of a plan to develop approximately 20,000 kWdc of distributed solar power plants in the Chubu region.
Facts
Total generation capacity of approximately 20,000 kWdc
More than 70 countries worldwide
Transmission-end capacity: approximately 650 MW
Rated capacity: approximately 3 GWh
Companies mentioned：ヘキサ・エネルギーサービス合同会社、地域電力株式会社、中部電力ミライズ株式会社、I Squared Capital
[Free webinar on 11/10] Learn practical approaches to cut time spent answering calls by 80% with patented “Mirai AI” and eliminate work interruptions from “yet another sales call…”
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株式会社ソフツー will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 10, 2026, presenting practical approaches to reduce work interruptions from sales calls and cut time spent answering calls by 80% using its patented “Mirai AI” technology.
Facts
Cut time spent answering calls by 80%
30-day free demo
Capital: ¥20,000,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソフツー、Google Meet、Slack、LINE WORKS、Microsoft Teams
Another place to open up new ways of working — Careers and a new self through cross-boundary learning — [Course]
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ながおか市民協働センター will hold a lecture on “cross-boundary learning” at Aore Nagaoka on Nov. 20, 2026. The program will include a keynote speech by Professor Nobutaka Ishiyama of Hosei University, followed by a panel discussion with Taiki Kawakami and Kanae Onozuka.
イオン will hold a Black Friday online-only early sale at its Aeon Style Online shop starting Oct. 31. The sale period has been extended to 16 days, marking its earliest start ever.
Facts
Extended to 16 days this year
15% off almost everything
Approximately 600 sale items
Approximately 50,000 items eligible for the coupon offering 15% off almost everything
TrustYou to exhibit at the 8th Kyushu-Okinawa Accommodation and Food Service Industry Exhibition / 2nd Asia Food Export Exhibition
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TrustYou株式会社 will exhibit at the 8th Kyushu-Okinawa Accommodation and Food Service Industry Exhibition / 2nd Asia Food Export Exhibition, taking place at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 28–29, 2026, and present 3 products: CXP, CDP and TrustYou Agent.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Thursday, the 29th
10:00〜
17:00
Ends at 16:30
Exhibition booth: K-10
The following three products
Available 24 hours a day
More than 200 travel websites worldwide
More than 1 million hotels and other accommodation facilities
[To be held Nov. 17 (Tue.) and 18 (Wed.)] Seminar on rental property management and construction: Clearing up “on-site frustrations and oversights” | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP and 株式会社PMラボ will hold an online seminar on improving operations in rental property management and construction on Nov. 17 and 18.
イオン strengthens “experiential consumption” that people can take part in and enjoy for Black Friday
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イオン is marking the 11th year of Black Friday by evolving it into “イオン Super! Black Friday Fest,” with a focus on experiential consumption and responding to rising prices. An online advance sale will begin on Oct. 31, followed by in-store sales at about 600 locations from Nov. 20. The campaign will feature a half-price festival, 960-yen products and household budget support promotions, aiming to boost year-end sales.
A symposium to promote and support the advancement of women engineers will be held
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一般社団法人技術同友会 will hold a symposium to promote and support the advancement of women engineers on Nov. 19, following the ceremony for the 12th Women Engineers Development Achievement Award. Attendees can participate in person or online via Zoom. The program will include a keynote speech and a panel discussion.
New member companies join through a third-party allotment of shares
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東北アライアンス建設株式会社 (TAC) has decided to welcome 株式会社増渕組 and 株式会社斉藤組 as new member companies through a third-party allotment of shares, strengthening its capacity to respond to wide-area disasters and advancing coordination and collaboration in normal times.
‘Roco Kingdom’ launches its first global CBT, the “Quack Test,” starting Oct. 27! Meet a host of unique Jini and explore a vast world with your companions!
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RPG ‘Roco Kingdom,’ developed by Morefun Studios, a subsidiary of テンセントゲームズ, launched its first global CBT, the “Quack Test,” on Oct. 27, 2026. The test is available on PC and mobile, bringing the game to players worldwide following its strong performance in China.
Facts
Begins Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
More than 210 types of Jini will appear
16 “color variation” Jini
More than 400 types of Jini are planned
Cumulative player registrations exceed 350 million
Player numbers surpassed 15 million just 13 hours after launch
Player numbers surpassed 15 million
Average daily active users (DAU) exceeded 13 million
A new foundation for medical education that makes safe use of generative AI: “Generative AI Literacy Text for Healthcare Professionals: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Learners,” on sale Oct. 19
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株式会社医学書院 published “Generative AI Literacy Text for Healthcare Professionals,” a book for medical education on using generative AI safely, on Oct. 19, 2026.
b.stage+ releases interim results of “If You Could Listen to Only One Singer for the Rest of Your Life” poll; 10,000 FLO support tickets for the top-ranked artist
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Interim results are out for “If You Could Listen to Only One Singer’s Songs for the Rest of Your Life,” a fan poll jointly run by b.stage and FLO, with god in first place. The final winner will receive 10,000 support tickets, among other prizes.
[Free, Nov. 10 (Tue.)] Marubun Technical Seminar: “Preventing Problems by Visualizing the Operating Limits of Instrumentation Amplifiers”
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丸文株式会社 will hold a free web seminar on Nov. 10 covering the mechanisms of instrumentation amplifiers and how to select products. The seminar will also introduce verification methods using tools from アナログ・デバイセズ社.
Space Data develops a factory digital twin that lets users test robots and loading and transport machinery within 6 hours of filming
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株式会社スペースデータ has developed a factory digital twin combining 360-degree camera footage with 3DGS, Blender and MuJoCo. Users can verify the placement and movement of robots and machinery within 6 hours of filming, with intuitive controls in a browser.
New art award launched to support the aspirations of emerging artists; submissions now open for “P&PP ART AWARD by STARBUCKS Yanaka Gotenzaka & ArtSticker”
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スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン株式会社 has opened submissions for “P&PP ART AWARD by STARBUCKS Yanaka Gotenzaka & ArtSticker,” a new award supporting emerging artists, in collaboration with ArtSticker, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum, at STARBUCKS CAFE & ART GALLERY Yanaka Gotenzaka, which opens in March 2026.
RAVIJOUR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 2026 is now available. A romantic lingerie collection to adorn the holy night.
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Lingerie brand RAVIJOUR has released its “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 2026.” As a purchase promotion, customers who spend 22,000 yen or more on eligible products will receive a babydoll and thong set.
ROYCE' November first-half event sales information. Popular fresh chocolates, potato chip chocolate and more will be on sale.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will sell products including fresh chocolate and potato chip chocolate at events such as Hokkaido product fairs in the first half of November 2026.
First-ever business exhibition to tap into the rapidly expanding capsule toy and prize market! Launch announcement event to be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the first NEXT Capsule Toy & Prize EXPO, a business exhibition bringing together related products and services, at Tokyo Big Sight in June 2027. Ahead of the event, a launch announcement event will be held on November 10, 2026.
Facts
Original2027年6月9日（水）から11日（金）の3日間
Participation limited to 50 companies
Organizes 109 trade shows across 38 fields annually
[JAF Tokyo] A user-participation exhibition aimed at building interest in cars gets an early rollout. Panels will showcase relatable episodes and personal “passions” devised by young staff members.
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The Tokyo branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） will hold an advance edition of its user-participation panel exhibition, “Relatable! Everyone’s Driving Habits,” at an event in Musashimurayama, Tokyo, on November 1, aiming to build interest in cars.
Cute rainbow-colored drawings and lettering ♡ “Rainbow Digital Pad” included as a bonus! The Tanoshii Yochien 12・１・２月 issue goes on sale October 30, 2026!
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株式会社講談社 will release the Tanoshii Yochien 12・１・２月 issue on October 30, 2026, with a “Rainbow Digital Pad” for drawing in rainbow colors and lettering, along with bonuses related to “名探偵プリキュア！”.
[2027 osechi] “Fresh osechi” delivered without freezing, Zuisho, on sale in a limited run of 500! A three-tier box with 37 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes prepared by Yumezen and Shunkashuto, featuring tender simmered abalone and Obuse chestnut kanoko to brighten the New Year. Early-bird discount of 2,000 yen through November 30
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The Yumezen and Shunkashuto brands operated by 株式会社サンライズサービス are selling Zuisho, a fresh, never-frozen three-tier osechi box for the 2027 New Year, in a limited run of 500. The regular price is 25,000 yen, with an early-bird discount of 2,000 yen through November 30.
Facts
Limited to 500 items
37 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes
2,000 yen off
Regular price: 25,000 yen
2,000 yen off, bringing the price to 23,000 yen
1,000 yen off
A history spanning approximately 600 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社テンポスホールディングス、株式会社サンライズサービス、Made In Local
“NGS Headline WAVE” to stream from 21 o’clock on Tuesday, October 27! Bringing you November update information! Preview video for a new large-scale boss scheduled to appear in December also unveiled!
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株式会社セガ announced that its official program “NGS Headline WAVE” for the online RPG “PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2” will stream at 21 o’clock on October 27, 2026. The program will introduce November update information, a PV for a new large-scale boss, the latest news on the ドン・キホーテ collaboration and more.
Facts
The total number of registered users worldwide has exceeded 12 million
A little local luxury! The best of Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui and Toyama all in one place at the “Hokuriku 4 Prefectures Product Fair”
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The Hokuriku 4 Prefectures Product Fair will be held at 松坂屋上野店 from November 5 to 10, bringing together seafood bento, sushi, local sake, crafts and more from Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui and Toyama for visitors to experience Hokuriku’s flavors and culture.
No constriction. Still want to look beautiful. Chabi launches “MELTÉ,” silk-fit wear for adults.
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HEART LAND株式会社 has launched “MELTÉ,” a new series from the Chabi brand. This wire-free wear for adults uses a 3-layer fabric made with silk, aiming to combine “no constriction” with “beauty.” With “wearable self-care” as its concept, a post-launch survey found that 80% were satisfied and 70% intended to buy again. Sales have also begun through the crowdfunding service Makuake.
Facts
Since its founding in 1997
A 2nd appearance at Paris Fashion Week in 2026
3 items
80% of customers responded “satisfied” or “very satisfied”
70% of customers responded “definitely want to buy again” or “want to buy again”
“復活ダーッ‼,” a comeback nonfiction book by Masakazu Fukunaga, president and representative director of 株式会社フェリックス, has gone on sale. Fukunaga, a former boxer who is a leading figure in Japan’s darts world, recounts how he paid off 1.4 billion yen in debt in just 4 years and broke into global markets.
Dubai’s 崇寿 TakaHisa buys grand champion Tajima beef, winner of the top “Honor Award” at Japan’s oldest wagyu competition, for 1,050万円! The pinnacle of the cattle behind the globally renowned Kobe beef brand heads to Dubai
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Dubai’s luxury Japanese restaurant 崇寿 TakaHisa bought the grand champion Tajima beef, winner of the top “Honor Award” at the Hyogo Prefecture Livestock Exhibition, for 1,050万円. It will be exported as halal-compliant and served as part of a special course.
Facts
Original1,050万円（10,501,000円）
No. 23
16.5 points
Original3トック
Companies mentioned：崇寿 TakaHisa、崇寿 TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant、TAIGA Japanese Restaurant、やま幸、バンヤンツリーホテル、ガストロノミーアワード、World’s 50 Best Restaurants、MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026、Gault&Millau UAE 2026、The Best Chef 2025、UAE
California and Hokkaido, brought together by wine across 150 years. A special evening where two regions meet over wine to be held in Sapporo! CALIFORNIA × HOKKAIDO WINEMAKERS DINNER 2026
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株式会社中村プロモーション will hold “CALIFORNIA × HOKKAIDO WINEMAKERS DINNER 2026” in Sapporo on December 7, 2026, featuring a special dinner where California’s AU BON CLIMAT and Hokkaido’s NIKI Hills Winery connect through wine.
Facts
Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
Across 150 years
19,800 yen per person
6 varieties in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社中村プロモーション、AU BON CLIMAT、NIKI Hills Winery、THE GARDEN SAPPORO HOKKAIDO GRILLE、株式会社JALUX
[Event report] A total of 2,500 people experienced the excitement of “Sapporo, the City of Games” over 3 days! Industry-government-academia game event “Sapporo Game Camp 2026” held
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“Sapporo Game Camp 2026” was held from October 9 to 11, 2026, by an organizing committee that includes Sega Sapporo Studio, a subsidiary of 株式会社セガ, and drew a total of approximately 2,500 visitors.
Facts
Approximately 2,500 visitors in total
21 game companies took part as operating partner companies
A total of 1,600 people attended
13 talk sessions in total
Approximately 160 professional creators
Divided into 20 impromptu teams
20 works were created
10 universities and vocational schools will have booths
About 40 people participated
About 60 elementary, junior high and high school students participated
A total of 300 people visited
7 people were hired
About 70 content-related companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、株式会社セガ札幌スタジオ、株式会社インフィニットループ、株式会社Applibot、株式会社エイティング、札幌情報ITクリエイター専門学校、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社、Xsolla Japan株式会社、Epic Games Japan合同会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社ＣＲＩ・ミドルウェア、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社Too、株式会社 北海道新聞社、HBC（北海道放送株式会社）、HTB（北海道テレビ放送株式会社）、STV（札幌テレビ放送株式会社）、TVｈ（株式会社テレビ北海道）、UHB（北海道文化放送株式会社）、株式会社STVラジオ、Gamer（株式会社イクセル）、ゲームメーカーズ（株式会社ヒストリア）、CGWORLD（株式会社ボーンデジタル）、ファミ通.com（株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage）、４Gamer（Aetas株式会社）、AIQVE ONE株式会社、株式会社アペックス、株式会社カヤックポラリス、株式会社キングポーン、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社グルーブボックスジャパン、ゲームドゥ有限会社、株式会社サイクロンゼロ、合同会社SapWorks、THE FIRST株式会社、株式会社ジーアングル、株式会社スマイルブーム、株式会社想、株式会社ハムスター、株式会社ハ・ン・ド、株式会社pixyda、株式会社HiBiGA、株式会社ロケットスタジオ
[Through November 15] Crowdfunding campaign launched to give retired racehorses a second career and support their “second life as a horse”
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The Okayama Prefecture-based nonprofit サラブリトレーニング・ジャパン is crowdfunding to support retraining costs for retired racehorses. The campaign has reached 50% of its target of 1 million yen, but only a short time remains until the November 15, 2026 deadline, and it continues to seek support.
PARTS CLUB’s flagship store featured on television! Limited-time in-store gift campaign also underway!
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The flagship PARTS CLUB store operated by 株式会社エンドレス was featured on the TBS-affiliated program “King’s Brunch.” To mark the occasion, it is holding a limited-time campaign offering novelty charms.
Facts
Approximately 60 stores nationwide
Capital: 40 million yen
Event period: October 18, 2026 (Sunday) to December 31 (Thursday)
[Kyoto Takashimaya] “SHOWER OF HEART - Gift of Shining Light -” POPUP STORE opens at 京都髙島屋 on November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)!
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A POPUP STORE collaboration celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original debut of “Winnie-the-Pooh” and featuring Yuzuru Hanyu will open at 京都髙島屋 from November 3.
Niigata-born direct-from-producer e-commerce platform “直送計画” expands to Gunma! “群馬直送計画” opens October 27; more than 50 local businesses apply to list products ahead of launch
Supporting both construction DX and financing! Construction-industry cloud service “バレーナクラウド” provider Office Concierge enters business partnership with 株式会社トラックオーコク
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株式会社Office Concierge has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社トラックオーコク to support construction businesses in improving operational efficiency and securing financing through mutual referrals between its construction-industry cloud service “バレーナクラウド” and the commercial vehicle platform “トラック王国.”
Evaluation of water electrolysis cells, permanent magnets and metal 3D printing; JFE Techno-Research releases technical information
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JFEテクノリサーチ株式会社 has released 15 technical leaflets covering 5 fields: batteries, hydrogen and motors; materials and joining; medical devices; manufacturing processes; and simulation.
Free trial version of “blink detection technology” app (browser version) released; online sales of Windows app for research and testing also begin
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株式会社スワローインキュベート has released a free browser-based trial app for its “blink detection technology,” which uses jointly patented technology with パナソニック, and has begun selling a Windows app for research and testing.
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Get a free health check while shopping! “Ichihara Kenko Festa” offers health consultations with doctors and specialists
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Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold the “Ichihara Kenko Festa” at アリオ市原 on November 1, Reiwa 8, offering free health measurements and consultations with specialists.
View the autumn night sky through a telescope. A stargazing event where visitors can enjoy the stars while unwinding amid nature will be held at おふろcaféかりんの湯
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株式会社ザファーム will hold a stargazing event on November 10, 2026, at おふろcaféかりんの湯, which it operates.
Meta Heroes CEO Kazutoshi Matsuishi to speak at “2026 International Metaverse Davos Summit in Tokyo” on November 2
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Kazutoshi Matsuishi, president and CEO of 株式会社Meta Heroes, will speak at “2026 International Metaverse Davos Summit in Tokyo,” to be held on November 2, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
153 municipalities, educational institutions and organizations nationwide
[First in Japan※] A 330-meter paved snake run makes use of the slope at a former ski resort! “MOUNTAIN TRACK おおがや” in Nishiawakura Village, Okayama Prefecture, set to open in spring 2028
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Nishiawakura Village in Okayama Prefecture, 株式会社カヤック, 株式会社キャンプサイト and 佐藤建設株式会社 have jointly announced “MOUNTAIN TRACK おおがや,” an activity park scheduled to open in spring 2028 at the former site of the old Ogaya Ski Resort. Centered on a 330-meter paved snake run, it will also feature lodging cabins and a sauna.
Facts
Total length: 330 m
Will open in spring 2028
Site area: 93,601 m²
Nishiawakura Village, with a population of about 1,300
Endpoint security service “Vario-EPP/EDR” and integrated internet security service “VSR” selected for “Docomo Business Package (SCS Evaluation System ★3-compliant)”
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バリオセキュア, a subsidiary of HEROZ株式会社, has had its endpoint security service “Vario-EPP/EDR” and integrated internet security service “VSR” selected for NTTドコモビジネス’s “Docomo Business Package (SCS Evaluation System ★3-compliant).”
ALBONA announces relocation of Fukuoka branch office
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株式会社ALBONA relocated its Fukuoka branch to 「天神ビジネスセンターII」 on October 13, 2026. The move was made to secure office space and expand meeting rooms and meeting areas after the branch's membership grew to more than 30 in less than six months.
A soccer class led by coaches from the アビスパ福岡アカデミー＆スクール will be held at Umi Municipal Hayami Nursery School. The town mayor and superintendent of education will also take part and interact with the children.
Browser-operation AI “Cowork” automatically displays task names in tab groups
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株式会社ナレッジセンス has released a new feature for “Cowork,” the browser-operation function of its business AI agent “ChatSense,” that has AI summarize requests and automatically display the summaries as browser tab group names.
ORICO unveils MagSafe-compatible M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure — supports iPhone video production with 10Gbps high-speed transfers, direct 4K ProRes recording, PD100W charging and 17 powerful magnets
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ORICO has unveiled a MagSafe-compatible M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure. It supports iPhone video production with 10Gbps transfers, direct 4K ProRes recording, PD100W charging and 17 magnets. A limited-time campaign reduces the regular price of 3,799 yen to a final discounted price of 2,421 yen.
Facts
100W PD charging
17 powerful magnets
25% discount
15% exclusive code
Approximately 36% off effectively
Regular price: ¥3,799
Final discounted price: ¥2,421
Fast charging at up to 85W
Theoretical maximum transfer speed of 10Gbps (approximately 1000MB/s)
TV anime Blue Box × ZOZOTOWN collaboration, second edition! Limited-edition items featuring original illustrations go on sale November 2
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To mark the start of Season 2 of the TV anime Blue Box, ZOZOTOWN will begin taking orders for 11 limited-edition collaboration items featuring original illustrations on November 2.
Facts
11 items in total
Starting Monday, Nov. 2
Chinatsu hoodie: 8,250 yen
Chinatsu basketball shorts: 6,600 yen
Hina hoodie: 8,800 yen
T-shirt (available in 2 colors): 4,950 yen
Scarf (available in 2 colors): 5,500 yen
Kuroshika plush keychain: 2,970 yen
Merchandise set (available in 3 versions): 3,300 yen
[Elder care × AI] New “Care Plan Review Navigator (AI)” feature added
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株式会社シーディーアイ upgraded “SOIN” and “SOIN-M,” AI-powered care management support tools, and began offering the updated versions on October 27, 2026. The new “Care Plan Review Navigator” uses AI to provide evidence from records and support care plan reviews, while the recording and transcription features have also been significantly improved.
Facts
Available from October 27, 2026
The share retained in the meeting minutes rose from about 69%
Event report: Innovators gather at the “Industrial Innovation Summit: ‘Action × DO × Path’ — Do it now. Do it right away. Keep doing it.”
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株式会社インディージャパン held the “Industrial Innovation Summit: ‘Action × DO × Path’” at Nihonbashi Life Science Hub in Tokyo on September 18, 2026, with 141 participants. Speakers from Mitsui Fudosan, 慶應義塾大学, 株式会社LIFESCAPES, 株式会社iFactory, 株式会社MENOU, NEC, 株式会社島津製作所 and Japan Innovation Network shared practical experience on 3 themes: creating new industries, spin-outs/carve-outs and organizational culture.
“LLMO measurement tool” adds fan-out query display feature, letting users see the terms ChatGPT searched before answering
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株式会社ブランディングワークス has added a feature to its “LLMO measurement tool,” which tracks how AI introduces a company, allowing users to see a list of search terms (fan-out queries) ChatGPT used before answering.
[First pet food manufacturer to exhibit] Natural pet food maker Pure Box to exhibit at “Regional Banks’ Food Selection 2026,” held November 10 and 11
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株式会社ピュアボックス will exhibit at “Regional Banks’ Food Selection 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 10 and 11, 2026. It is the first pet food manufacturer to exhibit at the event, with the aim of sourcing high-quality ingredients and developing new sales channels through cross-industry collaboration.
【Applications exceeded available slots by a factor of 7】Applications flood in for the “Doing Nothing Championship,” making waves around the world! Takayuki Yamada appears in official promotional video; 4th TOKYO Doing Nothing Championship to be held in Roppongi on November 3
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株式会社VIS will hold the “4th TOKYO Doing Nothing Championship” in Roppongi on November 3, 2026, with applications exceeding available slots by a factor of 7. Takayuki Yamada appears in the official promotional video, and an experience booth by main sponsor MEGURI will also be set up.
Facts
Applications exceeded available slots by a factor of 7
ペットの専門店コジマ Urawa store reopens with a more comfortable shopping space for pets and their owners!
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株式会社コジマ reopened ペットの専門店コジマ Urawa store on October 24, 2026. The store features spacious aisles and a warm interior, and is equipped with a grooming salon and pet hotel. The announcement also describes its cooperation with nearby コジマ浦和動物病院 and an opening sale running through November 6.
【Cacaotier Gokan】Chocolate shop launches 3 kinds of Christmas cakes, cacao stollen, and a chocolate assortment
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株式会社カカオティエゴカン will release 3 kinds of cakes for Christmas 2026, along with limited-quantity cacao stollen and a Noël Chocolate Assortment under the chocolate shop name “Cacaotier Gokan.” Reservations will be accepted starting November 1, with pickup scheduled for late December.
アイケアLaBo to open 2 Tokyo locations on October 15: Nishikasai Station Front and Ginza stores | A place to “care for your eyes” in the everyday life of the neighborhood
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株式会社アイケアLaBo will simultaneously open 2 locations in Tokyo on October 15, 2026: アイケアLaBo Nishikasai Station Front and アイケアLaBo Ginza. This will bring its nationwide store count, including franchise and company-operated locations, to 82.
DENNISON WATCH COMPANY to hold “PRESS & RETAILER DAY” in Tokyo — Open to the public as well
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British watch brand DENNISON will hold an event for media and retailers in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on November 6, 2026. The public may also attend, but watches will not be sold.
【Suica Penguin collaboration】Available exclusively at SOBAP Gransta Tokyo store at Tokyo Station — Limited-quantity soba flour crepes on sale! Perfect for shopping or as a souvenir at Tokyo Station.
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A limited-edition sobape (soba flour crepe) featuring the Suica Penguin will go on sale at the Gransta Tokyo store in Tokyo Station.
大人の体育 partners with HYROX to launch a HYROX program starting at 3,990 yen per month, as Kikuna’s first officially certified gym
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大人の体育 Kikuna store, operated by 株式会社REXIV, has partnered with fitness racing brand HYROX to launch a program starting at 3,990 yen per month as Kikuna’s only officially certified gym.
“Dream Hockey Clinic” to be held in みなかみ町, venue for the hockey competition at the 83rd National Sports Festival (Yukemuri Kokuspo Gunma 2029)!
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The “Dream Hockey Clinic in Gunma, Minakami Town,” hosted by the Japan Hockey Association, will be held on October 31, Reiwa 8. みなかみ町 is supporting the event as the hockey venue and a hockey town for the 2029 National Sports Festival.
Honeys, the women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社ハニーズホールディングス, has released a winter red knitwear item in collaboration with actor Nanoka Hara and launched a special page on October 27.
Madhappy Tokyo to hold special event marking its 1st anniversary
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Madhappy Japan will hold a special event to mark the 1st anniversary of its Harajuku, Tokyo, flagship store, Madhappy Tokyo, featuring limited-edition drinks, book curation, and custom embroidery services.
Facts
1st anniversary
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Duration: approximately 15–20 minutes
Last admission: 18:00
Event period: October 30
10⽉31⽇
Companies mentioned：株式会社Madhappy Japan、Madhappy Tokyo、Pantry by madhappy、Hi Bridge Books、株式会社HUG、HEAP
Student game development event “holo Indie GameJAM@YDA” set for December at 横浜デジタルアーツ専門学校!
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株式会社シー・シー・エム・シー announced that it will support “holo Indie GameJAM@YDA,” a game development event for students to be held by 横浜デジタルアーツ専門学校 in December 2026, under its “holo Indie” brand. About 70 students will make games over 3 days, and high school students will also be able to try them out for free on the final day.
【Survey report】Rust damage to cars: Rates at Hokkaido shops are about 8.6 times those at Tokyo shops! Prevent winter “de-icing agent problems” that can send repair costs soaring if left untreated! Steps to take on snowy roads after the first snowfall is observed!
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株式会社イケウチ has published a report on the extent of rust damage to vehicles in snowy regions. The rate of rust-related repairs in Hokkaido is about 3.3 times the Tokyo average and about 8.6 times that of a representative shop in a non-snowy region. The report highlights the high risk of corrosion caused by de-icing agents and recommends early inspections and rust-prevention treatments as winter driving measures.
Facts
The rate of repairs related to vehicle rust and corrosion in Hokkaido is about 3.3 times the Tokyo-area average
Valid cases: 4,604
Rust-related repairs in Hokkaido average more than 100,000 yen
Futo Nozomi × Ruki Saito inspire a generation pursuing its dreams! A talk event exclusively for participants in the “Musical Theater Course Scholarship Student Selection Audition” to be held Sunday, December 13!
grounds unveils new MANUS sole: a conceptual shoe where giant hands support both feet, bringing together tenderness and eeriness
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Footwear brand grounds, operated by 株式会社FOOLS, will sell new shoes featuring its MANUS sole, unveiled during Paris Fashion Week FW26/27 on October 31, 2026.
Support children’s meals while enjoying reading: “Kodomo Gochimeshi Book Cover” goes on sale October 27
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NPO法人Kids Future Passport will release the “Kodomo Gochimeshi Book Cover,” which can be printed at convenience-store multifunction copiers, to mark Reading Day on October 27. A portion of the proceeds will fund the activities of the Kodomo Gochimeshi children’s cafeteria.
Cloud-based eQMS “QMSmart,” developed by a medical device manufacturer, to be exhibited at “Made in Mt.Fuji Fujinokuni Medical and Nursing Care Welfare Equipment Exhibition - Mt. Fuji Area Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Forum 2026 -”
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株式会社Berry will exhibit at “Made in Mt.Fuji Fujinokuni Medical and Nursing Care Welfare Equipment Exhibition - Mt. Fuji Area Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Forum 2026 -,” held in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 5, 2026, and demonstrate its in-house-developed cloud-based eQMS, “QMSmart.”
【Kyoto Prefecture, 京丹波町】A day to experience the real 京丹波: “Kyotamba Bar” to be held in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on November 21
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京丹波町 will hold “Kyotamba Bar” at QUESTION in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on November 21, 2026, featuring a special lunch, cross-talk sessions and merchandise sales.
Applications open for the redevelopment and operation of Togenkyo Sports Park
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紀の川市, Wakayama Prefecture, has opened a public proposal process using the DBO method for the redevelopment and operation of Togenkyo Sports Park. The design and construction period will run from late June 令和9年 to March 31, 令和12年, and the operation and maintenance period will last 15 years, from April 1, 令和12年, to March 31, 令和27年.
Netskope announces “AgentSkope Marketplace” to streamline the purchase, deployment and scaling of AI agents
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Netskope announced “AgentSkope Marketplace,” designed to streamline the purchase, deployment and scaling of AI agents. The marketplace provides security and network teams with a single console to discover, deploy and manage agents, offering a unified catalog, shared capacity credits and centralized visibility into usage.
Facts
October 6, 2026, U.S. time
42% said alerts, cases and tickets were left uninvestigated
51% cited scattered context and signals as the main obstacle to rapid resolution
Netskope One AgentSkope, released in May 2026
Thousands of customers, including more than 30 Fortune 100 companies
Comprehensive industry-academia collaboration agreement among 医療法人福岡桜十字, 医療法人ゆうの森 and 学校法人河原学園人間環境大学
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医療法人福岡桜十字, 医療法人ゆうの森 and 人間環境大学松山看護学部 of 学校法人河原学園 signed a comprehensive agreement on industry-academia collaboration, including the development of talent for community-based home healthcare, on October 1, 令和8年.
First Japanese-affiliated company to build a temperature-controlled logistics hub in northern Vietnam
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Anpha-AG, a group company of Konoike Transport, will build a temperature-controlled logistics hub in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, the first of its kind by a Japanese-affiliated company. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2027, with operations set to start in January 2028, serving demand for temperature-controlled storage of products such as food and pharmaceuticals.
Facts
Construction to begin in June 2027
Operations to begin in January 2028
Total floor area: 12,300 m²
Storage capacity: 11,600 pallets
Approximately 2,000 km of temperature-controlled trunk-line transport service between northern and southern Vietnam
Companies mentioned：鴻池運輸株式会社、Anpha-AG Joint Stock Company、Konoike Vinatrans Logistics Co., Ltd.、K-Vina、Vinako Forwarding Co., Ltd.、BEL International Logistics Vietnam Company Ltd.
ハイアット セントリック 金沢 | “Neo Classic Afternoon Tea,” pairing timeless, beloved sweets with new flavors ～ A special dinner featuring caviar over 2 days at Christmas ～
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The all-day dining restaurant FIVE – Grill & Lounge at ハイアット セントリック 金沢 will serve its “Neo-Classic Afternoon Tea” from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, and will offer a limited special dinner featuring caviar during the Christmas period (Dec. 24 and 25).
Flora株式会社 conducts “menstrual pain experience training” for トヨタ紡織九州株式会社 and releases survey results
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Flora株式会社 conducted menstrual pain experience training for トヨタ紡織九州株式会社 and released the survey results. Understanding rose from 48% before the training to 90% afterward, while satisfaction and awareness of behavioral change also increased.
World Heritage Site 仁和寺 × 立命館大学 × chef Atsushi Nakahigashi launch an exclusive Otonami experience to learn, explore and savor at a setting steeped in literary history
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J-CAT株式会社, in collaboration with World Heritage Site 仁和寺, 立命館大学 and chef Atsushi Nakahigashi, has begun accepting reservations for an exclusive Otonami experience themed around literary history. The first event is scheduled to take place on Dec. 23, 2026.
Facts
Year 888 (Ninna 4)
1994
December 23, 2026
155,555 yen
4–10 people
16:00〜20:10
Approximately 250 minutes
All 6 items
160,000 people
More than 500
400 or more cases
Companies mentioned：J-CAT株式会社、仁和寺、立命館大学、立命館大学文学部、立命館アカデミックセンター、Otonami、Wabunka、草喰なかひがし、嘉日、One Rice One Soup、Otonami Lounge Tokyo、Encounter by Otonami、大丸東京店
58.3% know about “needle cosmetics” but have never used them. Making them more accessible! Cosmedy Pharmaceutical launches trial campaign
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To coincide with “Microneedle Cosmetics Day” on Nov. 12, Cosmedy Pharmaceutical will hold a trial campaign in stores, online and on social media, based on a survey on awareness of microneedle cosmetics (70.8% interested, 58.3% have never used them).
Facts
70.8% said they were “interested” in microneedle cosmetics
“Microneedle Cosmetics Day” in 2026
First in the world to commercialize microneedle cosmetics in 2008※1
Regular price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Anniversary price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
The “Melnny” series will be given away to 10 winners selected by lottery
MIMARU × WASH&FOLD launches “Same-day Laundry Service by MIMARU,” a laundry service that reduces the “invisible housework” of traveling
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株式会社コスモスホテルマネジメント and クローバー・ジャパン株式会社 launched “Same-day Laundry Service by MIMARU,” a same-day laundry service for guests, at all 15 MIMARU properties in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2026.
QNX survey: 60% of Japanese SDV developers cite “cybersecurity vulnerabilities” as the biggest risk — up 19 points in 1 year, the highest among 8 countries
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OriginalQNX（BlackBerry Limited傘下）が8カ国の自動車ソフトウェア開発者1,100名（日本100名）を対象とした調査「Under the Hood: SDV Developer Report 2026」の日本市場分析を発表。日本のSDV開発者の60%が「サイバーセキュリティ脆弱性」を最大リスクとみなし、前年比19ポイント上昇で8カ国最高。今後5年で最重要スキルは「サイバーセキュリティ」64%、「AI/ML統合」63%。一方、開発課題は「統合の複雑さ」「長い開発サイクル」（各45%）で、グローバル1位の「デバッグ・テスト」は29%。規制見方は改善したが規制対応に「非常に自信がある」は16%→9%に低下。
Facts
60% cited “cybersecurity vulnerabilities” as the biggest risk to SDV deployment
Up 19 points from 41% the previous year, the highest among the 8 countries surveyed
“Cybersecurity” ranked first as the most important skill over the next 5 years, at 64% (up from 53% the previous year)
“AI/ML integration” ranked second at 63% (global average: 49%)
The biggest challenges in the software development process are “integration complexity” and “long development cycles” (45% each)
The share who consider cross-industry collaboration “important” rose to 97% (up from 83% the previous year; global average: 95%)
The share who said regulatory frameworks can keep pace with SDV advances improved to 85% (up from 67% the previous year)
Developers spend an average of 35% of their work hours integrating foundational software rather than developing differentiating features
A survey of 1,100 automotive software developers across 8 countries, including 100 in Japan
87% also believe SDVs will become a major target for cyberattacks within 3 years (global: 83%)
Companies mentioned：BlackBerry Limited、BlackBerry Japan 株式会社、QNX、TÜV Rheinland、IPA（情報処理推進機構）
株式会社村上農園 will begin airing a new commercial for its nutrient-rich vegetable, broccoli sprouts, in 6 areas including Tokyo and Osaka, promoting the value of their sulforaphane content in conjunction with newspaper advertisements.
Facts
Sales: ¥13,254,000,000 (fiscal year ending December 2025)
Shipments have grown more than 7 times since 2010
Contains 400 mg of sulforaphane (※2) per 100 g
Contains 200 mg of sulforaphane (※2) per 100 g
With 13 production sites across Japan
Built on cultivation techniques developed over more than 40 years
NTT Smile Energy marks its 15th anniversary with a campaign offering a total of 45 million yen in rewards to support the long-term stable operation of solar power generation
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To mark its 15th anniversary, 株式会社NTTスマイルエナジー will run a campaign awarding Amazon gift cards to customers who sign up for a continued plan for its solar power monitoring service, “Eco Megane.”
東京ウェディング＆ブライダル専門学校 joins local event “9th Hongo Department Store Festival” for the first time! Students host hands-on booth drawing on their bridal studies and connect with local residents
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東京ウェディング＆ブライダル専門学校, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, took part for the first time in the “9th Hongo Department Store Festival,” held on Oct. 18, 2026. Students hosted a hands-on booth and interacted with local residents.
ゾーホージャパン and 静岡大学 conduct Japan-India training for “InSPIRE” in Kawanehoncho
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ゾーホージャパン株式会社, in cooperation with 静岡大学, which promotes the Japan-India collaborative talent development program “InSPIRE,” conducted training for Japanese and Indian students in Kawanehoncho, Shizuoka Prefecture, from September 17 to 19, 2026.
株式会社平出精密’s RPA “Ojidosan” implementation case study published
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ブルーテック株式会社 published a case study on 株式会社平出精密’s adoption of the RPA software “Ojidosan.” The company has reduced order-entry work by approximately 140 hours per month through automation.
Named event sponsor for “B-SIDE HOLIDAYS 2026 YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS Supported by 横濱ハーバー”
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株式会社ありあけ has been named an event sponsor for “B-SIDE HOLIDAYS 2026 YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS Supported by 横濱ハーバー,” taking place from November 16 to 22. For the second consecutive year, following last year, it will set up a sponsor booth on November 22 where visitors can meet players, and run a campaign offering entry into a prize draw with purchases of ¥3,000 or more.
[Looking ahead to the next Courses of Study and considering the future of education together] “Edu NEXT,” an event for education professionals, to be held in 3 cities in November
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駿台教育センター株式会社, with support from 株式会社DNPマーコムプロダクツ, will hold “Edu NEXT,” an event for education professionals focused on the next Courses of Study and the use of ICT, in 3 cities—Fukuoka, Sendai, and Chiba—in November 2026.
ターキッシュ エアラインズ held the Osaka and Tokyo qualifiers for the 11th ターキッシュ エアラインズ World Golf Cup, one of the world’s largest amateur golf tournaments. The winners received prizes including the right to compete in the world final in Turkey.