Healthcare startup おいしい健康 launches patient support program for NMOSD (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder)
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Healthcare startup 株式会社おいしい健康 has jointly produced a booklet for nurses with 中外製薬株式会社 to support care for patients with NMOSD and has begun offering it as part of its PSP.
Facts
Approximately 90% of antibody-positive patients are women
Used by 2 million patients and family members monthly
Covers more than 80 types of diseases
24 joint research projects with multiple universities and research institutions
コクーンシティ (Saitama Shintoshin): “コクーンシティ Christmas” starts Saturday, Nov. 7. Illuminations and a Christmas market will brighten winter nights, with a lighting ceremony featuring Ryubi Miyase and events for families to enjoy.
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片倉工業株式会社 will hold “コクーンシティ Christmas” in the commercial area outside JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station from November 7 to December 25, 2026. The event will feature champagne-gold illuminations and a Christmas market, with a lighting ceremony on opening day featuring guest Ryubi Miyase. A variety of activities will also be offered, including an interactive “しまじろう” event and a Christmas music festival.
Solving the problem of “spending on advertising but seeing no profit”: Free “Advertising Cost Optimization Sheet” for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社ルミッション announced that it will offer its “Advertising Cost Optimization Sheet” free of charge starting October 27, 2026, to help small and medium-sized business owners assess advertising cost-effectiveness and improve sales and profits.
【N.Y.C.SAND】“N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sand,” with Earl Grey aroma and rich caramel flavor, launches Sunday, November 1!
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株式会社東京玉子本舗 will launch “N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sand,” made with Earl Grey tea and caramel, on November 1. It will be sold at 大丸東京店, そごう横浜店, and other locations, with gift boxes also available for a limited time.
【明治記念館】Reservations open for an authentic “Christmas Basket” created by Western cuisine executive chef Hiroshi Nose! Enjoy carefully selected dishes, including whole roasted chicken, at home. A special-value set with a strawberry-decorated cake is also available!
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明治記念館 has opened reservations for “Christmas Basket,” an authentic Christmas menu created by its Western cuisine executive chef, Hiroshi Nose, and “Christmas Gourmet Set,” which includes a strawberry-decorated cake.
New fall menu arrives at Awaji Service Area’s outbound side, just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Enjoy carefully crafted noodle dishes and rice bowls topped with Awaji Island shirasu this fall
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The dining area on the outbound side of Awaji Service Area (operated by ユーアールエー株式会社) announced its new fall menu on October 28, 2026. The food court will serve tantanmen, curry, and cream croquettes made with Awaji Island onions, while the Royal restaurant will offer a rice bowl topped with Awaji Island shirasu and kakiage.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Awaji onion tantanmen: ¥930
Awaji Island Special Curry: ¥1,250
Awaji Island onion cream croquette: ¥360
Awaji Island kama-age shirasu and kakiage rice bowl: ¥1680
株式会社イーオンホールディングス will open “atama＋塾 八事校” and “atama＋塾 三原校” on October 27, 2026, bringing the total to 47 schools. It will also offer free enrollment fees as part of its winter campaign.
Exhibiting at “Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026,” an official large-scale event hosted by エピック ゲームズ ジャパン
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株式会社東陽テクニカ will exhibit jointly with Perforce社 at “Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026,” to be held in Ariake, Tokyo, from Nov. 3 to 4, 2026. On Nov. 3, it will also take part in a sponsor session with Cygames社, presenting examples of how Perforce P4 is used in large-scale development.
Facts
Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)–4 (Wednesday), 2026
9:30～19:30
Nov. 3, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday), 17:15–18:15
Companies mentioned：株式会社東陽テクニカ、エピック ゲームズ ジャパン、米国・Perforce Software, Inc.、Perforce社、Epic Games Japan合同会社、株式会社Cygames、Cygames社
Winners announced in the “Don’t Be Boxed In” frame design contest for the “xbx a01+” AR glasses!
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XREAL株式会社 announced the winners of “Don’t Be Boxed In,” a frame design contest for the “xbx a01+” AR glasses, held with special sponsorship from Bambu Japan株式会. In the Maker category, “Mechanical Variable-Tint Frame” won the top prize, and winners of awards including the Creative Award and Design Award were also selected.
“Citymapper,” a route-search app used by 50 million people in 450 cities worldwide—to be introduced on all Kanto Jidosha route bus lines in the prefecture
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みちのりHD, 関東自動車, 宇都宮ライトレール, 宇都宮市 and 芳賀町 will begin a pilot of the Citymapper app in Tochigi Prefecture on Nov. 2, 2026, providing real-time service information for all 関東自動車 route bus lines, the LRT and local transit.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Runs through Jan. 29, 2027
Operates in 12 cities and 9 towns in Tochigi Prefecture
“100 Art Crayon Paintings Exhibition 2026” selects 100 winning works from more than 2,800 entries
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ぺんてる, the stationery and art-supplies brand of アストラム株式会社, announced the 100 winning works in its art crayon exhibition, “100 Art Crayon Paintings Exhibition 2026.” The works were selected from 2,878 entries and will be exhibited at Hibiya OKUROJI starting Nov. 22. The 10 grand prize winners are scheduled to be chosen in mid-November.
Supporting the “ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka-Miura”!!
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株式会社アクティオ will support the “ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka-Miura” as a sponsor. The event will be held at Tsukuihama Beach in Yokosuka from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2026.
【つま恋リゾート彩の郷】 ～ A fantastical dream world woven from light ～ Tsumagoi Illumination ～Invitation to the Enchanted Forest～ ★ Lights up on Oct. 30
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つま恋リゾート彩の郷 will hold an illumination event themed “Invitation to the Enchanted Forest” starting Oct. 30, 2026. The event has been revamped with a dark-night atmosphere, and details of admission fees and package plans are provided.
Facts
Opening on Oct. 30, 2026
Through March 28, 2027 (Sunday); open every day during the event
NYNY, a Kansai hair salon dedicated to honing the fundamental hairstyling skill of shampooing, holds a skills contest for all employees
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株式会社ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク, a group company of 株式会社アルテジェネシス, held a shampooing skills contest for all employees and new hires. Store manager Chiharu Iki won the companywide contest for the 3rd consecutive time.
For birthdays and anniversaries! A hands-on cake that’s fun to make and delicious to eat, creating lasting memories—“Decopa Baum” now available in the online shop
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株式会社八天堂 began selling “Decopa Baum,” a heart-shaped hands-on cake, through its online shop on Oct. 27, 2026.
Winners announced for Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026!
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The final judging for “Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026,” hosted by Yokosuka City, was held on Oct. 23, 2026. Seven finalists advanced from 54 entries. Operated by 株式会社アルファドライブ, the event awarded the gold prize (1 million yen) to Millelier, along with silver and encouragement prizes and numerous sponsor awards.
東京都板橋区 will hold the “34th Bologna Book Fair in Itabashi: World Picture Book Exhibition” at the Central Library Hall. The exhibition will feature award-winning works from 2026 and donated picture books, and a mobile library will also appear on Nov. 7.
Donation received from Daiwabo Information System for the 7th consecutive year—Grateful for support in launching the newly opened free charitable hospital and building a foundation to save lives in the future
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特定非営利活動法人ジャパンハート received a donation from Daiwabo Information System for the 7th consecutive year, bringing the cumulative total to 750 million yen. The support helps establish the new Japan Heart Asia Children's Medical Center in Cambodia and strengthen the foundation for medical activities in Japan.
Attenia products to go on sale at グリーン コスメティック ガーデン まるひろ川越店 starting Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
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株式会社アテニア will begin selling its products at グリーン コスメティック ガーデン まるひろ川越店 in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2026. A limited-quantity opening commemorative set will also be available exclusively at the store.
【Call for submissions begins】ArtSticker and スターバックス launch a new art award together
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ArtSticker, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum, and スターバックス are launching a new art award, “P&PP ART AWARD,” and will begin accepting submissions on Oct. 27, 2026. Around 30 selected groups will exhibit at the “PROCESS” exhibition in April 2027, and 1–3 winning groups will receive production grants of 300,000 yen and support programs.
The Roots of the Weak Yen: How to Understand Currency Depreciation That Makes Life Harder — on sale Oct. 27
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株式会社ワニブックス published The Roots of the Weak Yen: How to Understand Currency Depreciation That Makes Life Harder, written by Minoru Uchida, on Oct. 27, 2026.
Experience cutting-edge SLEEP TECH® from nishikawa with MLB™’s highly anticipated superstar player Paul Skenes
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西川株式会社 welcomed MLB player Paul Skenes to its Nihonbashi Nishikawa flagship store, where he experienced personalized services using SLEEP TECH®, including custom pillows and mattresses.
Women concerned about dark spots have a significantly lower rate of using nourishing skincare products
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A survey on consumer attitudes conducted by 株式会社ナリス化粧品 found that women concerned about dark spots are significantly less likely to use nourishing skincare products than women with other skin concerns. It also found that around 80% practice skincare, with concerns and frequency of use varying by age group.
Facts
1,950 women nationwide, ages 20 to 59
81.2% of women said they do
Dark spots ranked first overall, at 49.2%, or about half
The overall daily-use rate was 29.4%, below 30%
That is 10 percentage points lower than the 39.4% for “serums”
Supporter brand “bonbone” opens its first overseas specialty store, the “Singapore Showroom,” as a permanent location with a local distributor — Following strong reception at pop-ups, a new base where customers can try products on anytime
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 opened its first overseas specialty store for supporter brand “bonbone,” the “bonbone Singapore Showroom,” on Oct. 1, 2026, in collaboration with Singapore distributor Health Care Matters Pte. Ltd.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Around 140 visitors attended each session
Around 100 people tried them on
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：ダイヤ工業株式会社、Health Care Matters Pte. Ltd.
[Online event on Thursday, Dec. 10] Why isn’t AI alone enough for back-office operations? — Experts explain the real reasons to introduce RPA as well — Free seminar
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株式会社みらいワークス will hold an online seminar on Dec. 10, 2026, explaining the optimal combination of AI and RPA for improving back-office efficiency and how to ensure adoption in the workplace.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
12:00～13:00
98,500 registered professionals
10,000 clients
Supported RPA implementation reviews at more than 300 companies
Convenient beauty spot connected directly to Kagoshima-Chuo Station reopens! From eyebrow trimming to hairstyling and makeup. Get ready for everyday grooming or a special occasion just steps from the station
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株式会社アトリエはるか will reopen its アミュプラザ鹿児島 store, directly connected to JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station, on Nov. 6, 2026. As part of the campaign, eyebrow trimming will be discounted.
Tokyo Tatemono and Mizuho team up for regional revitalization with the “Aomaru 47 Local Products Fair,” to be held at Otemachi Tower in Tokyo from Nov. 10 to 13, 2026 — Specialty products from Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, Hyogo and Oita prefectures
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Tokyo Tatemono and Mizuho Financial Group will hold the “Aomaru 47 Local Products Fair” at Otemachi Tower in Tokyo from Nov. 10 to 13, 2026, to promote regional revitalization, bringing together specialty products from Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, Hyogo and Oita prefectures.
“Naniwa Winter Feast” lunch buffet launches, offering Osaka flavors and retro-modern style for all five senses
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TERRACE & DINING ZERO, the restaurant at クロスホテル大阪, will serve a lunch buffet themed “A Retro-Modern Naniwa Winter Feast to Enjoy with All Five Senses” from Dec. 5, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. The menu features Awaji beef and ingredients produced in Osaka, and costs ¥3,500–¥3,700, including tax and service charge.
Facts
December 5, 2026
Feb. 28, 2027
3,700 yen
3,500 yen
229 rooms in total
Companies mentioned：オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS、CROSS HOTEL、クロスホテル大阪、TERRACE & DINING ZERO
[At Home survey] Price trends for newly built detached houses in the Greater Tokyo area (September 2026)
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アットホーム株式会社 announced that the average price of newly built detached houses in the Greater Tokyo area rose to ¥52,490,000 in September 2026, up 0.7% month over month and 8.7% year over year. Tokyo’s 23 wards hit a record high, rising 23.4% year over year.
Become the Kaiju King! “Godzilla Interception Operation”: We’re the Kaiju Kings
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The limited-time event “We’re the Kaiju Kings” will be held from Nov. 21, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2026, at “Godzilla Interception Operation,” an attraction at Nijigen no Mori, the Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park anime park. The event is for children with admission tickets who are under 120 cm tall and weigh under 25 kg. Those who complete the mission of knocking down building cushions will receive a title and an original sticker.
The PlayStation®4 version of Minna de Kuuki Yomi. 4 + DLC “Zettai Zetsumei” Edition launches globally! A 10% off sale is also underway! Playable on PlayStation®5.
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株式会社ジー・モード has launched the PlayStation 4 version (compatible with PS5) of Minna de Kuuki Yomi. 4 + DLC “Zettai Zetsumei” Edition worldwide. A 10% off sale is currently underway, and the series as a whole is also on sale at 50% off.
Facts
10% off sale
¥1,261 (tax included)
¥1,134 (tax included)
50% off sale
¥510 (tax included)
¥255 (tax included)
Situations for 30 new questions
More than 1,000万人 have played the series to date
1.5 million copies sold across the series
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジー・モード、G-MODE、Nintendo Switch、Steam、PlayStation Store
The reborn Matsui Hideki Giants take their first step toward next season: Live coverage of the first day of “Giants Fall Camp 2026” on CS channel 日テレジータス from 13:00 on Oct. 30 (Fri.)
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An announcement that 日テレジータス will broadcast live the first day of the fall camp for the “new Giants” under new manager Hideki Matsui, starting at 13:00 on October 30.
“The Dream Mansion: A Coloring Book of a Girl and Her Cat,” a coloring book featuring a romantic illustrated story of a girl and her cat, goes on sale Nov. 16
Hotto Motto’s signature rice: Large and medium portions now cost the same as a regular portion! “Free Large and Medium Rice Portion Campaign”
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株式会社プレナス will run the “Free Large and Medium Rice Portion Campaign” at its takeout bento chain Hotto Motto from November 1 to December 31, 2026. During the campaign, large and medium portions of rice with eligible items can be purchased for the same price as a regular portion.
CHISA of XG appears on the special-edition cover of Numéro TOKYO! A harmony of color with Prada fine jewelry
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CHISA of XG makes her first solo appearance on the cover of the special edition of Numéro TOKYO’s December 2026 issue, and features in a fashion story wearing Prada’s “Couleurs Vivantes” fine jewelry collection.
Middle school students speak 1.4 times as much after 20 online English lessons!
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Sankei Human Learning announced that after a 3rd-year junior high school student took 20 lessons with its online English conversation service, Sankei Online Eikaiwa Plus, the student’s speaking volume increased by approximately 1.4 times and their use of conjunctions also improved.
星野リゾート’s リゾナーレ八ヶ岳 will hold “Wine Resort Christmas 2026” from December 1 to 25, 2026, featuring a tree made with 12,000 bottles of Yamanashi wine, a Christmas market, and limited-edition parfaits.
Facts
12,000 bottles of Yamanashi wine
A 3.5 m tree made from sake-bottle wine containers (*1)
株式会社ファミリーマート announced the launch of its new “Serious Chocolate Fresh Coppe Bread (with Plenty of Chocolate Whipped Cream)” on October 27, 2026, and reported that cumulative sales of its “Serious Chocolate-Topped Bread” series had exceeded 3 million units. It will also run a Halloween campaign and release a video featuring Rikako Yagi.
The first step toward beautiful, youthful-looking skin for life. A 5-piece basic-care set from Future Solution LX. A new 14-day trial collection launches in limited quantities on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
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SHISEIDO will release a trial collection featuring a 5-piece basic-care set from its premium “Future Solution LX” line in limited quantities on December 1, 2026. Price: ¥26,400 including tax.
Homura Akemi from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising” has been made into a figure approximately 30 cm tall. Preorders are now being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, operated by 大網株式会社, announced that it is accepting preorders for a completed figure of Homura Akemi from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising,” approximately 30 cm tall, from フリュー’s figure brand “TENITOL.” The suggested retail price is ¥10,450, and the release is scheduled for May 2027.
[Coming soon] A day of rakugo and art: “Center line art festival Tokyo 2026 Sanyutei Kichiba / Yanagiya Komon Solo Performances” to be held in Nakano on October 31 and November 1
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A rakugo solo performance by Sanyutei Yoshima and Yanagiya Komon will be held at Suisei in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, as part of Center line art festival Tokyo 2026, organized by 一般社団法人Co-production of art Works-M. Tickets are now on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Facts
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Advance general admission: ¥1,500
Advance student admission: ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Co-production of art Works-M、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社
[Opening soon] The physical performance of 世界装置, a group championing the low-fuel-consumption company concept: “ClafT2026 Performance Program 世界装置 ‘Listening to the Story of Planetary Movers’” to be held in Nakano
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A performance of “Listening to the Story of Planetary Movers” by the performance group 世界装置, organized by 一般社団法人Co-production of art Works-M, will be held at Suisei in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, from Nov. 2 to 3, 2026. Tickets are now on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026 (Monday)
November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday)
Advance general admission: ¥2,500
Advance student admission: ¥2,000
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Co-production of art Works-M、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、世界装置
Take in winter scenery from 130 meters above ground in Futako-Tamagawa. A chic Christmas-exclusive afternoon tea for adults, featuring 13 menu items to brighten the holiday season, launches Dec. 16
[Shinjuku Takashimaya (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)] PARCELLE JEWELRY to open a limited-time shop
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PARCELLE JEWELRY, the jewelry brand of 株式会社PARCELLE, will open a limited-time shop at Shinjuku Takashimaya from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026. The shop will offer limited-edition fall/winter collections and custom orders, and will also feature information about the company’s new brand, LAND Harajuku trunk.
“筋肉食堂Office,” a workplace meal benefit service supporting everyone who works hard through food, wins an Excellence Award in the Employee Benefits category of the “PRO of the DX Award 2026”
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TANPAC株式会社’s corporate meal service, “筋肉食堂Office,” won an Excellence Award in the Employee Benefits category of the “PRO of the DX Award 2026,” organized by PRONI株式会社.
[Event video report] “e建機®チャレンジ2026” connects construction sites to the future through collaborative ultra-remote operation; Harisenbon’s Haruka Minowa joins the excitement with an “eジュキ” declaration! Videos of the student heavy machinery club’s first- and second-place finish and presentation materials released
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一般社団法人運輸デジタルビジネス協議会 (TDBC) held “e建機®チャレンジ2026” on Oct. 2 and 3, an event aimed at putting ultra-remote operation of construction machinery and unmanned construction into practical use. Day 1 featured implementation examples from 旭建設, 植村建設, 西松建設 and フジタ, as well as technology introductions by 日立建機, ARAV, ウイングアーク１ｓｔ and EARTHBRAIN. On Day 2, the student heavy machinery club took first place, and Haruka Minowa appeared as a guest.
“Work trips” emerge as a new option for “trying out relocation.” About 1 in 8 おてつたび applicants are seeking a new place to live or a second hometown
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株式会社おてつたび announced the results of a survey of applicants and participants in its おてつたび workforce-matching service. About 1 in 8 applicants (12.6%) use the service to explore relocation or find a second hometown, and people in their 50s and 60s account for 64.0%. After participating, about 1 in 6 said they would consider the visited area as a place to relocate or live in two locations, and the survey also found strong attachment to the area and intention to visit again.
Facts
There were 73,003 relocation consultation requests in 2025
12.6% (about 1 in 8 people)
People in their 50s and 60s accounted for 64.0%
17.4% (about 1 in 6 people)
73.2% said they would not have planned to visit the area without おてつたび
About 76% said the area they stayed in had become “a special place”
First location in Shikoku! Creative cheese restaurant 原価ビストロチーズプラス高知, where drinks are served at cost, opens Nov. 17 (Tuesday)
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株式会社THAN will open its creative cheese restaurant, 原価ビストロチーズプラス 高知, in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2026, marking the brand’s first location in Shikoku.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Highballs: from 64 yen
Sours: from 75 yen
Draft beer: 260 yen
Brimming sparkling wine: ¥539
Soft drinks (6 varieties) are priced below cost at 1 yen
About 10 varieties from around the world
“Prosciutto and Soft-Boiled Egg Chicago Pizza” (¥2,398)
“Cheese Fondue” (2 types, from ¥1,595)
“Angel’s Cheese Fries” (¥990)
“Carefully Selected Lean Beef Steak with Red Wine Sauce” (¥2,189)
“Cheese! Cheese! Cheese! Carbonara” (¥1,639)
About 70 menu items are available
For ¥550, the appetizer includes all-you-can-eat homemade focaccia
About 120 kinds of alcoholic drinks at nearly cost price
2-hour all-you-can-drink option: from 990 yen
・Cocktails from ¥156
・Shochu from ¥86
・Bottle wine: 2,200 yen and up
・Wine by the glass (red/white): 315 yen and up
Seating capacity: 76 seats
Average spend per customer: 3,000 yen
Store area: approximately 41 tsubo
Established: April 2, 2017
Business: Restaurant operations (41 locations in total)
Repilates（リピラティス） | New location opening at ヤオコー岩槻本丸 in January! Store tours and free machine Pilates sessions from December 5
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Repilates株式会社 will open a new location inside ヤオコー岩槻本丸 in January 2027 and will hold store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions from December 5 ahead of the grand opening.
Free marathon broadcast of all 52 episodes of the classic anime 剣勇伝説YAIBA, originally created by Gosho Aoyama, announced on ABEMA! Watch for free every day for 5 days starting October 28 (Wednesday)
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ABEMA announced that it will stream all 52 episodes of the anime 剣勇伝説YAIBA, originally created by Gosho Aoyama, free of charge in a marathon over 5 days starting October 28, 2026.
Is the real estate transaction specialist exam getting harder!? A real estate exam app featuring approximately 5,000 effective question-and-answer items for tackling multiple-answer and combination questions! You can also take on the latest Reiwa 8 exam!
【うしすけ本店】The year-end and New Year’s party all-you-can-eat yakiniku offer is back! Enjoy aged premium tongue and thick-cut deluxe tongue, with select Japanese beef as an early-booking gift
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Original株式会社With Pet Familyが運営する「うしすけ本店」は、2026年11月1日から2027年1月31日まで忘新年会限定の焼肉食べ放題コースを復活させる。プレミアム食べ放題（13,200円）と上タン食べ放題（11,000円）を提供し、早期予約特典や食べログクーポンも実施する。
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
January 31, 2027
82 items in total
13,200 yen
38 items in total
11,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社With Pet Family、うしすけ本店、食べログ
Expanding purchases of large treadle sewing machines in Chiba Prefecture | 買取マクサス市川本八幡店 launches a preliminary check service for removal and disassembly methods; guaranteed purchase price of 3,000 yen for select models
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買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, is expanding purchases of large treadle sewing machines from October 24, 2026, and will launch a service to check removal routes and disassembly methods in advance. It will guarantee a purchase price of 3,000 yen for select models.
“Christmas Home Party Set 2026” launches: a lavish new set featuring a tree-shaped hors d’oeuvre stand that can be placed directly on the table, a sumptuous roast chicken, and cake
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Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at ザ ストリングス 表参道 will sell the “Christmas Home Party Set 2026” exclusively for takeout from December 19 to 25, 2026. The set includes a tree-shaped hors d’oeuvre stand, roast chicken or roast beef, and a crystal strawberry shortcake.
株式会社Magic Shields CEO Akiji Shimomura wins the top prize in the Tokai and Hokuriku regional startup category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Japan awards
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Akiji Shimomura, representative director and CEO of 株式会社Magic Shields, won the grand prize in the Challenging Spirit category for the Tokai and Hokuriku region at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Japan awards. The company developed ころやわ®, a product designed to prevent falls and fractures among older people, and it has been introduced at more than 1,600 facilities in Japan.
Golden Goose and Disney celebrate their collaboration with a special event! Celebrities gather at “HAUS Tokyo” in Ginza
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Italian luxury brand Golden Goose held a special event at “HAUS Tokyo” in Ginza on October 23, 2026, to celebrate the launch of its “Mickey & Friends” collection in collaboration with Disney. Celebrities including Chihiro Kondo attended, and guests enjoyed personalization experiences and a cinematic setting.
Penzzer, a security vulnerability verification tool sold by ユビキタスAI, discovers an unknown information disclosure vulnerability, sounding the alarm for IoT and industrial equipment monitoring infrastructure
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株式会社ユビキタスAI and U.S.-based We-Fuzz Inc. announced that testing with the fuzzing tool “Penzzer” uncovered “MIBleed,” an uninitialized memory information disclosure vulnerability in the lightweight SNMP agent mini-snmpd. Version 2.1, which fixes the issue, has been released.
Win an invitation to watch the recording of NCT DREAM’s live performance on November 18 (Wednesday)! Limited to 50 スカパー! × フジテレビONE+TWO subscribers!
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スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 announced that 50 subscribers to スカパー!’s “フジテレビONE+TWO” will be selected by lottery and invited to watch the recording of an NCT DREAM live performance to be broadcast on フジテレビTWO. The program is scheduled to air on December 28.
『放置少女』 × anime 『生徒会にも穴はある！』 collaboration launches today! MR deputy general “照井有栖” joins for free! EX deputies “陸奥こまろ” and “古都吹寿子” also appear! Get limited avatars and great rewards!
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C4 Connect株式会社 will launch a collaboration event between the beautiful-girl training idle RPG 『放置少女』 and the anime 『生徒会にも穴はある！』 on October 27. EX deputies “陸奥こまろ” and “古都吹寿子” and MR deputy “照井有栖” will appear, with Arisu available for free. An X campaign offering prizes including an iPhone 18 Pro will also be held.
チェック・ポイント・リサーチ releases findings on antidetect browsers, warning of their use in cybercrime and coordinated influence operations
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チェック・ポイント・リサーチ has released findings indicating that antidetect browsers could be exploited for cybercrime and coordinated influence operations.
Facts
Managing thousands of browser profiles
More than 100 analysts and researchers are part of the team
Established on October 1, 1997
A blog post announced on Oct. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、Check Point Research、CPR、AdsPower、MultiLogin、Kameleo
A Kyoto-born collaboration hub takes its work global: ZET-BASE KYOTO to appear in the virtual exhibition at the COP31 Japan Pavilion
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The collaboration hub ZET-BASE KYOTO, operated by 株式会社ツクリエ, will participate in the virtual exhibition at the COP31 Japan Pavilion, to be held in Turkey in November 2026, sharing Kyoto's climate action and collaborative initiatives with audiences in Japan and abroad.
Facts
Nov. 2026
COP31
Approximately 8,000 startup consultations annually
Approximately 900 events
Opened on April 21, 2025
Verification to begin in June 2026, starting with seed germination
[Former SKE48 and AKB48 member Yuria Kizaki takes on a new challenge at age 30] The social media project “あと1キロの恋” surpasses 10,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram 1 month after launch
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VALX株式会社 announced that its social media project “あと1キロの恋,” featuring former SKE48 and AKB48 member 木﨑ゆりあ as a “VALX research trainee,” surpassed 10,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram 1 month after launch and recorded approximately 9 million views in total.
Facts
Surpasses 10,000 followers
1 month after launch
Approximately 9 million views and visits combined on TikTok and Instagram (※)
Posts with more than 1 million views
The channel has more than 790,000 subscribers.
More than 1.56 million total social media followers
株式会社文藝春秋 launched its web comic site “BUNCOMI (ブンコミ)” on Oct. 27, 2026. The site offers mainly comics for young men, including isekai fantasy and historical epics, and lets users read for free after registering.
[フジテレビ] “10th Anniversary NCT DREAM CLOSE TO YOU : LIVE supported by スカパー！30周年”
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フジテレビTWO will air “10th Anniversary NCT DREAM CLOSE TO YOU : LIVE supported by スカパー！30周年,” a behind-the-scenes program on NCT DREAM's 10th anniversary concert, on Dec. 28. Programs related to NCT 127 are also scheduled to air.
Elementary school students’ ideas for protecting the Earth take to the streets on 西鉄バス! 15 award-winning works from Ukiha City to be displayed as a “traveling gallery”
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An awards ceremony was held for a carbon-neutral poster contest for elementary school students, hosted by 株式会社カゼノネ, a regional energy company in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The 15 winning works will be displayed inside 西鉄バス vehicles as a “traveling gallery.”
ORICO announces MagSafe protective case for 1st- and 2nd-generation AirPods—with precision fit, built-in phone stand, one-touch opening and detachable ring for protection and convenience
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ORICO has announced a MagSafe protective case for 1st- and 2nd-generation AirPods. Featuring a precision fit, built-in phone stand, one-touch opening and detachable ring, it is currently on sale for a limited time at 50% off the regular price of 1,980 yen, for 990 yen.
[Decided by a public vote for the first time!] OBC’s application AI assistant wins the grand prize in the “熱リリアワード2026上半期” HR SaaS awards
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The community “CLOUD STATION,” operated by 株式会社TECO Design, has announced the final results of the “熱リリアワード,” recognizing HR SaaS releases from the first half of 2026. The awards were decided by a public vote for the first time. OBC’s “Application AI Assistant” won the grand prize, SmartHR’s payroll calculation process verification feature came in 2nd, and HRbase’s AI agent specializing in labor affairs ranked 3rd.
Facts
311 releases
Reduces missed or erroneous attendance applications by more than 90%
November 3 is “Good Leather Day”! “Special Leather Collection” featuring approximately 600 leather items
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大丸東京店 is holding a limited-time collection to coincide with “Good Leather Day” on Nov. 3, featuring approximately 600 leather items, primarily in 3 materials: exotic leather, cordovan and bridle leather.
Facts
November 3 is “Good Leather Day”
〈ＧＡＵＤＩＥ〉Wallets and leather goods: 220,000 yen
Crocodile/camel combination one-handle bag: 187,000 yen
Event: ＧＡＵＤＩＥ crocodile leather order and special sales event, Oct. 28 (Wed.)–Nov. 10 (Tue.)
It takes 3 months from placing an order to completion
Horseshoe shark: 17,600–38,500 yen
Diamond python: 17,600–46,200 yen
Crocodile: 44,000–165,000 yen
Elephant: 38,500–110,000 yen
〈フジタカ〉Key holder: 22,000 yen
〈オドル〉Cordovan leather planners, each: 60,500 yen
〈Ｗｈｉｔｅｈｏｕｓｅ ｃｏｘ〉Bridle leather belt: 27,500 yen
Originalホワイトハウスコックスの３０ｍｍ幅ベルト
〈キプリス〉Bridle leather and Ruga shoulder compact all-in-one (card case): 20,900 yen
Exhibiting at “OUTCOME 2026,” Japan’s first※ B2B conference themed around customer outcomes [Oct. 29]
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株式会社Growth DX will exhibit at “OUTCOME 2026,” Japan’s first B2B conference, taking place on October 29, and speak about the roadmap for building a customer sales organization and making it self-sustaining.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
We’ll explain it in 5 minutes.
A workshop limited to 50 participants
Established: October 2, 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社Growth DX、Sierra、富士通、SHIFT AI、Palantir、カスタマーサクセス株式会社、プレイド、freee、日本カスタマーサクセス協会、株式会社UPDATA、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、ウェルディレクション合同会社、Zen and Company、株式会社スペースデータ
[AI-OCR with no additional charges based on page count] Launch of an in-house AI-OCR system that does not send data outside the company (on-premises AI-OCR)
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株式会社ラスティックシステム has launched “rustic AI-OCR,” an in-house AI-OCR system that does not transmit confidential information externally. It uses an on-premises model with a flat monthly fee starting at 50,000 yen (excluding tax), with no additional charges based on the number of pages scanned.
Facts
50,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
Initial environment setup fee: from 200,000 yen (excluding tax)
Raised more than 4 million yen in 3 days on Makuake! 239 backers support “UltraHub,” a USB hub that lets users access AI without registration or subscription fees
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合同会社ReVia is preselling “AI ONE UltraHub,” which combines AI features with a USB hub, on Makuake. In 3 days, it has raised 4 million yen and attracted 239 supporters.
On October 1, 2026, タウンライフ株式会社 held an offer ceremony and reception for its 2027 graduating class at Tokyo Opera City Tower, with a total of 28 attendees.
Paramotor riders take to the roads of Hakone, regardless of disability!
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公益社団法人SSP held the 5th “Let’s Do It!! Hakone Turnpike 2026” on October 17, 2026, at アネスト岩田ターンパイク箱根 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Paramotor riders, deaf riders, the motorcycle unit of Odawara Police Station, the Self-Defense Forces and others took part, with support from approximately 180 volunteer staff.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
13 paramotor riders
3 deaf riders
Approximately 180 volunteer staff
Since activities began in 2019
Original2025年に内閣府の
Original2026年には社会貢献支援財団の
The 5th “Let’s Do It!! Hakone Turnpike 2026”
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人SSP、Side Stand Project、アネスト岩田ターンパイク箱根、内閣府、バリアフリー・ユニバーサルデザイン推進功労者表彰、社会貢献支援財団、第65回社会貢献者表彰
Corporate information database “Compalyze” surpasses 2.5 million monthly active users approximately 5 months after launch
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株式会社Compalyze announced that the monthly active users of its corporate information database “Compalyze” surpassed 2.5 million approximately 5 months after its launch.
Facts
Monthly active users surpassed 2.5 million (according to our measurements)
Reached approximately 5 months after launch
Aggregates 29 types of corporate data centered on corporate numbers
5.8 million companies
Approximately 2.72 million corporations have monthly data on the number of social insurance subscribers
When approximately 30% of university graduates leave within 3 years: How a “place to fall in love with” became a “place to belong”—a young employee’s story is nominated as a FINALIST in the EPISODE category of the “Wantedly Awards 2026”
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The story of 株式会社AIVICK young employee Haruna Nemoto has been nominated as a FINALIST in the EPISODE category of the “Wantedly Awards 2026.” According to Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare data, approximately 30% of university graduates leave their jobs within 3 years. The company supports the retention and ambition of young employees through 4 foundations, including aligning values and fostering a culture that does not blame people for failure.
Facts
Approximately 30% of university graduates leave within 3 years
31.2% of people who graduate from university and find a job leave their first workplace within 3 years
Down 2.6 percentage points from the previous year
“The working hours, holidays and leave conditions were poor” (28.5%)
Learn AIO analysis using GA4 and Search Console, the basics of ChatGPT advertising, and LLMO measures for recruitment in 6 days—the “WEB Traffic Maximization Webinar” by ipe is coming! (Taking place in the first half of November 2026)
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株式会社ipe will hold 6 webinars on “Maximizing Web Traffic in the Age of AI” in the first half of November 2026. Participants can learn about AIO analysis using GA4 and Search Console, the basics of ChatGPT advertising, and LLMO measures for recruitment.
Facts
A total of 6 sessions
A track record of supporting diverse industries, with more than 500 companies
株式会社Piece to Peace has begun offering a free “Practical Guide to YMYL Measures You Can Put into Action Right Away” for companies seeking to improve search rankings and build credibility in YMYL fields.
Facts
More than 15,000 highly skilled, experienced professionals ready to hit the ground running are registered
Achieved 7 times the sales
Raised a total of more than ¥130 million
Raised approximately ¥350 million in total
Businesses with more than 10,000 registered users
Reached 1.6 times the download target
Blog traffic grew 8 times
Established: September 2009
Capital: ¥243.45 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社Piece to Peace、キャリーミー、パーソルグループ、HONDA ESTILO株式会社、フリー株式会社、Link-Uグループ株式会社、メトロ設計株式会社、グリーンオン株式会社
株式会社モンテローザ will hold a 3-day customer appreciation festival from October 28 to 30, 2026, at its 2 locations in front of Kimitsu Station, “魚民” and “千年の宴.” Eligible menu items and drinks will be half price during the event.
Ranked No. 1 for 4 consecutive terms among “novels and light novels fans want adapted into anime”! A comic adaptation of 『不死探偵・冷堂紅葉』 begins serialization! The buzzworthy supernatural mystery puts the key to solving the ultimate locked-room murder in supernatural powers—!?
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The comic adaptation of the supernatural mystery 『不死探偵・冷堂紅葉』 has begun serialization on キミコミ, ニコニコ漫画 and pixivコミック. It ranked No. 1 for 4 consecutive terms in a ranking of novels fans want adapted into anime.
<New product celebrating the brand’s 1st anniversary> “Chocolate Sand Cookies,” combining the gentle sweetness of chocolate with mellow saltiness, launches on Sunday, November 1, from SALTRA (ソルトラ)!
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株式会社シュクレイ will launch its new “Chocolate Sandwich Cookies” exclusively at 阪神梅田本店 on Nov. 1 under its salt sweets brand SALTRA (ソルトラ). To mark the brand’s first anniversary, it will also give an original tote bag to customers who spend ¥10,000 or more, including tax.
Taking part in the international event “Maritime SheEO Conference 2026,” which promotes DE&I in India’s maritime industry
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株式会社商船三井 took part as a gold partner in the international event “Maritime SheEO Conference 2026,” which promotes DE&I in the maritime industry and was held in Mumbai, India, and received the award. The following day, it hosted its own DE&I conference and set a target of raising the share of female cadet candidates to 35% by 2035.
きたの風茶寮: A plan with an original diffuser, bringing back the scents encountered on a trip alongside the memories
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野口観光グループ is offering a 15th-anniversary accommodation plan that includes “結風 -ゆいかぜ-,” an original fragrance connecting 4 hotels, from Nov. 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
Facts
4 hotels
15th-anniversary plan
Original1室につき1つ
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
Companies mentioned：野口観光マネジメント株式会社、野口観光グループ、きたの風茶寮、BOUROU LAKE TOYA、望楼登NOGUCHI別、望楼NOGUCHI函館
株式会社JUME and KIRINZI inc. will hold “かたどる、時を。— THE SHAPE OF TIME —,” the first solo exhibition by 三代目盆栽作家眞利子大輔, at MIYASHITA PARK from Nov. 6 to 15, 2026. The exhibition will feature “匠景 - SHOKEI -,” a series of works that uses Tosa washi paper to shape the forms of trees.