Ahrefs launches “Traffic Analysis,” which can analyze competitors’ AI, advertising and social media traffic
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Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. has released a beta feature called “Traffic Analysis” that can estimate and analyze traffic to any domain, including competing websites. It can analyze more than 10 channels, including search, AI, advertising and social media, revealing how competitors attract visitors in ways that analytics for a company’s own website cannot.
Browser-based calls with no app or membership registration required, plus UI customization to match your brand
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株式会社Bizmee provides bizmee, an online video-calling system that runs in a browser. No dedicated app or membership registration is required, and the company supports deployment for businesses through UI customization, custom-domain support and API integration.
Tokyo-based fashion brand and project PERVERZE has launched its third collaboration with winter sandal brand SUBU.
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Tokyo-based fashion brand PERVERZE and winter sandal brand SUBU have launched “SUBU PERVERZE Multiple Maryjane,” their third collaboration. The price is 19,800 yen, tax included.
“Irodori Moji” heads to Paris. Kofuu Mikyu, an instructor in Rafu’s “Irodori Moji Artist Training Course,” takes part in an exhibition held in Paris, France
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Kofuu Mikyu, an instructor in ラフ株式会社’s “Irodori Moji Artist Training Course,” took part in the exhibition “Noblesse de l’Âme — Paris 2026,” held in Paris, France, in September 2026, and displayed works of “Irodori Moji.”
Facts
From Tuesday, September 22, 2026, through September 29
Has run a calligraphy school for 30 years as a calligrapher
株式会社UnReact officially launched “UR: Smart Custom Cursor,” an e-commerce app that lets users replace the mouse cursor on a Shopify store with a shape, emoji or image, on September 30, 2026. No theme-code editing is required. The Basic Plan costs $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year.
Support for addressing serious PHP vulnerabilities; free consultation desk opens
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株式会社ファーストイノベーション has opened a “Free PHP Vulnerability Response Consultation Desk” and begun accepting consultations, with the first consultation free, to help address serious PHP vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-109618.
バルミューダ launches beta version of its first content service, personal AI radio “BALMUDA Good Morning Radio”
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バルミューダ株式会社 has begun offering a beta version of its personal AI radio, “BALMUDA Good Morning Radio.” The service will be available to The Clock owners starting November 2, 2026, and 1,000 non-owners are being recruited to try it through the app.
Facts
A radio program of about 10 minutes
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Recruiting a limited 1,000 participants to try the beta version
[Application period] Tuesday, October 27, 2026
– through Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 23:59
[Winner notification date] Scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026
[速報] Shimane Denko’s Yoshii Sora wins 1st place and the gold award at the 60th Shimane Prefecture Electrical Installation Skills Competition; qualifies to compete in next year’s Chugoku tournament as a Shimane Prefecture representative
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Yoshii Sora of 島根電工 won 1st place and the gold award in the general division of the 60th Shimane Prefecture Electrical Installation Skills Competition, qualifying to compete in next year’s Chugoku tournament as a Shimane Prefecture representative.
Event to bring together 60 companies and organizations where visitors can experience Takatsuki’s industries
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高槻市 will hold “Takatsuki Industry Festa 2026” at 安満遺跡公園 on November 14, Reiwa 8, with about 60 companies and organizations taking part. The event will promote local industries through activities including manufacturing and career experiences.
10th-anniversary title Destiny Child makes a comeback! Teaser site opens for new game Destiny Child: Assemble
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株式会社Com2uS Japan has announced the new game Destiny Child: Assemble to mark the 10th anniversary of Destiny Child. Developed by TIKITAKA STUDIO, the game is scheduled for a global release in the first half of 2027.
Facts
10th anniversary
More than 500 types
First half of 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Com2uS Japan、株式会社Com2uS Japan、SHIFT UP、Com2uS、TIKITAKA STUDIO
TVS REGZA launches TD-Z5 Series commercial displays with 4K, 500 cd/m² high brightness and support for 24-hour continuous operation
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TVS REGZA株式会社 will begin the phased release of its TD-Z5 Series commercial displays in November 2026. The displays offer 4K resolution, 500 cd/m² high brightness and support for 24-hour continuous operation.
[Event report] 2nd JANPIA Media Seminar: “How can isolation during pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing be prevented?”
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一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構 (JANPIA) held the 2nd JANPIA Media Seminar in Hibiya, Tokyo, on August 5, 2026. Three organizations receiving grants through the Dormant Deposits Utilization Program shared their efforts and challenges in preventing isolation during pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing.
プロロジス will hold an open house at プロロジスパーク北本 in Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture, on November 19–20, 2026. A live demonstration of the RockyOne devanning robot and a special seminar will also be held at the facility.
World first! World’s fastest! AI avatar models that perform speech synthesis and live-action lip sync in a smartphone browser, with no GPU server required
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全力機械株式会社 has released the AI avatar models “ZEN-LipSync” and “ZEN-TTS,” which perform speech synthesis and live-action lip sync in real time within a smartphone browser. Processing can be done on the device without a GPU server, eliminating communication delays and reducing costs.
Facts
Responses are possible about 0.3 seconds after the speaker finishes talking
It will cost $19,199 per month (approximately 3.03 million yen, Virginia)
50 T4-class GPUs for 100 simultaneous connections
It takes just about 138 milliseconds to generate 5 seconds of audio on an iPhone (iPhone Air)
朝日新聞社 wins Excellence Award in the “Aichi Women’s Empowerment Company” program
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株式会社朝日新聞社 won the Excellence Award in Aichi Prefecture’s “Aichi Women’s Empowerment Company” recognition program. Its initiatives, including a gender equality declaration, job-shadowing training and childcare support programs, were recognized.
A delightful sweets buffet capturing the sparkle of Christmas: Limited-time “Christmas Sweet Moments—Step into a Heart-Throbbing Christmas World”
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ヒルトン京都 will host the Christmas-themed sweets buffet “Christmas Sweet Moments—Step into a Heart-Throbbing Christmas World” at its all-day dining restaurant “Téori” on the 1st floor from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27, 2026.
A collaboration for Old-established Shops Week: Limited-time “Bonito Plum Squid Roll” from 1699-founded bonito specialty shop にんべん and Nihonbashi sushi restaurant 繁乃鮨, available through Friday, Oct. 30
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スターマーク株式会社 is offering a limited-time collaborative menu, “Bonito Plum Squid Roll,” from 1699-founded bonito specialty shop にんべん and Nihonbashi sushi restaurant 繁乃鮨 as part of “Old-established Shops Week 2026” in October. A “My Favorite Long-established Shop” photo contest is also being held.
Facts
Genroku 12 (1699)
Through October 30 (Friday)
Through October 31
Price: ¥660 (tax included)
Starting on “Old-established Shops Day” on Oct. 20
Discover the wonders hidden in the “ordinary” and “everyday”! Special exhibition “Science Perspectives—Everyday Things Are Full of Wonders!”
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A special exhibition themed around NHK E Tele’s popular program “Science Perspectives” will open at the Osaka Science Museum on Nov. 7, 2026. It will introduce ways of looking at familiar things to discover their hidden wonders.
<ヴィス> Results of the 1st-half FY2026 customer survey—“Improving communication” tops the reasons for office renovations. The focus is shifting from one-size-fits-all responses to “multifaceted investment” aimed at finding the best solution for each company—
“2026 National Agricultural High School HANASAKA Harvest Festival” to be held, with a special menu also available at Italian restaurant “ASTERISCO”
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ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社 will hold the “2026 National Agricultural High School HANASAKA Harvest Festival” at 大丸東京店 and YANMAR TOKYO on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. A special lunch course featuring produce grown by students from 42 agricultural high schools nationwide will also be available for a limited time at the Italian restaurant “ASTERISCO” inside the facility.
New Dell Technologies study shows Japanese companies moving from “AI adoption” to “AI results”
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According to a Dell Technologies survey, 58% of Japanese companies have moved beyond the early-to-middle stages of generative AI adoption and are entering the “AI results” phase. 72% of companies require proven business results and risk management plans as prerequisites for new initiatives.
Facts
58% of Japanese companies have moved beyond the early-to-middle stages of generative AI adoption
Up from 35% in 2025
Close to the APJC average of 61%
38% of Japanese companies cite a shortage of talent as a major challenge
70% of Japanese companies say they are working with partners to advance long-term road maps for achieving business results
92% of companies expect additional support from existing partners to achieve their transformation goals
Conducted among 2,950 business and IT decision-makers in 35 countries
150 people responded from Japan
Companies mentioned：デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、Vanson Bourne社、Dell Inc.
First location in Fukui Prefecture! Newly built student and employee dormitory ドーミー福井大手, featuring meals devised by a registered dietitian, to open in April 2027
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株式会社共立メンテナンス will open ドーミー福井大手, a newly built student and employee dormitory and its first location in Fukui Prefecture, in April 2027.
オラクル strengthens Autonomous AI Lakehouse, adding a business semantic layer and expanded support for Iceberg data
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オラクル announced new features for Autonomous AI Lakehouse, enhancing its business semantic layer and support for Apache Iceberg data. The announcement also highlighted how Liberty Energy is using the platform to integrate data across a multicloud environment.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
Scheduled to become available within the next 12 months
Connects to more than 100 types of data sources
In benchmark tests using a 100TB TPC-DS dataset
Query execution speeds improved by up to 3 times
Companies mentioned：オラクル、Oracle、Liberty Energy、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud、MongoDB、PostgreSQL、theCUBE
[Hyogo, Awaji Island] A 1,600㎡ dog run available for private use by 1 group. New villa with a sauna and pool, where guests can stay with their dogs, opens at 淡路サウナグランピング Meri
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A private-use suite villa where guests can stay with their dogs will open at 淡路サウナグランピング Meri on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, in July 2026. The villa features a 1,600㎡ private dog run, a private sauna and a pool, and accommodates up to 8 guests with no restrictions on dog breed or number. To mark the opening of the new building, plans offering up to 20% off accommodation and complimentary sweets for dogs are now available.
Reserve a private terrace room with views of the Minato Mirai nightscape or a chapel just for the two of you! Make a Christmas proposal to remember on this once-in-a-lifetime special night with the “Ultimate Proposal: 2026 Christmas Plan”
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株式会社ベストブライダル will offer the limited-time “Ultimate Proposal: 2026 Christmas Plan” at 伊勢山ヒルズ from Dec. 2 to 25, 2026.
[Nagasaki, Unzen] Experience the way of life and culture of the Shimabara Peninsula, shaped by the bounty of volcanoes and the sea. “Unzen Cultural Days” to be held
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一般社団法人雲仙観光局 will hold “Unzen Cultural Days” in the Unzen hot spring district on Nov. 3, 2026. The event offers visitors a chance to experience the culture of the Shimabara Peninsula through food experiences, traditional crafts and free walking tours.
No grinding, no measuring: FreshPost, a hand-drip coffee subscription, ships its first delivery on Nov. 6. Visitors at SCAJ 2026 say, “Easy and delicious!”
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株式会社三洋産業 has begun accepting reservations for FreshPost, a subscription service from its coffee equipment brand CAFEC, with the first delivery scheduled for Nov. 6. Visitors who sampled it at SCAJ 2026 praised it as “easy and delicious.”
Facts
Ships Friday, Nov. 6
Applications received by Thursday, Oct. 29 are eligible
Applications received from Friday, Oct. 30 onward
Scheduled to ship Friday, Nov. 20
Original1杯分（15g）ずつ
14 individually packaged servings delivered in a dedicated box
First set / Price: ...¥6,490 (tax and shipping included)
① Coffee (ground), 15g × 14 packs / ¥2,050 (tax and shipping included)
② Coffee (ground), 15g × 14 packs + paper filters / ¥2,600 (tax and shipping included)
Currently available in more than 80 countries worldwide
[Nara City] 奈良市 to hold seminar for condominium management associations and unit owners
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奈良市 will hold the “FY Reiwa 8 Nara City Condominium Management Seminar and Individual Consultation Session” for condominium management association members and others. The seminar will explain key points for revising management bylaws in light of the enforcement of the amended Act on Building Unit Ownership, and applications for the individual consultation session have closed after exceeding capacity. Registration for the seminar is still open.
Former supervisor who led Toyota's frontline operations for 40 years to speak. Attendees will receive the latest book, “Toyota’s Amazing Lines”; Toyota-style management seminars to be held nationwide
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株式会社OJTソリューションズ will hold Toyota-style management seminars nationwide in November 2026, featuring a former Toyota Motor Corporation supervisor as an instructor. Attendees will receive the latest book, “Toyota’s Amazing Lines.”
For everyone considering AI adoption in Niigata: Discover practical ways to incorporate generative AI into everyday work. Felo to exhibit at “NIIGATA AI EXPO 2026”
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Felo株式会社 will exhibit at “NIIGATA AI EXPO 2026,” to be held in Niigata City on Oct. 28 and 29, 2026, and will introduce practical ways to use generative AI in everyday work.
Rapper JP THE WAVY, who has made a name for himself worldwide, wins the grand prize at the “Japan Cigar Awards 2026”; S.T. Dupont presents a “Line 2 Catwoman”
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Rapper JP THE WAVY won the grand prize at the “Japan Cigar Awards 2026” and received a “Line 2 Catwoman” lighter from sponsor S.T. Dupont.
株式会社アイアットOEC announces signing of an “@pocket Development and Support Partner” agreement with 株式会社静岡情報処理センター
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株式会社アイアットOEC has signed an “@pocket Development and Support Partner” agreement with 株式会社静岡情報処理センター, strengthening collaboration to promote digital transformation and improve operational efficiency.
Facts
More than 1,400 companies have adopted the service
Nature Glamping OFFLEEK（オフリーク）, a starry-sky glamping site in Owase, Mie Prefecture, is running the “Starry Sky Gacha” exclusively on its official website. Participants are guaranteed to win an accommodation coupon worth at least ¥3,000.
International industry standard for safety equipment for high-speed rail wins UIC Outstanding Publication Award
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“IRS 70734,” an international standard for safety equipment for high-speed rail with the participation of JR East and JR West, won the Outstanding Publication Award from UIC. The award ceremony was held in Paris on October 13, 2026.
Facts
Officially published in April 2026
The award ceremony was held in Paris, France, on October 13, 2026
Following about 2 years of discussions
Following the 2024 “IRS 60660”
It is the 3rd time the award has been won
Published in 1986
From the predecessor “UIC Leaflet,” starting in 2013
A “Hatsune Miku Cheerleading Ver.” figure is being released as part of the “Hatsune Miku × Good Smile Illustration Contest, 3rd Edition.” Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
株式会社Gen AI Beans officially launches “AI Kaihatsu-bu,” a development team handling AI implementation for a fixed monthly fee — following its beta launch, now serving IT companies, contract development firms, and Web/SaaS companies
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株式会社Gen AI Beans, which plans, develops, and operates generative AI systems, has officially launched “AI Kaihatsu-bu,” a fixed-monthly-fee AI implementation development team for IT companies and Web/SaaS companies, following its beta launch.
Facts
Light: ¥500,000 (recommended as a starter plan)
Standard: ¥750,000 (for full implementation and ongoing projects)
Growth: ¥1.5 million and up (for running multiple projects in parallel)
CL, the digital communications service for LDH content, announces “CL6th LDH Red-and-White Showdown,” a major year-end event celebrating its 6th anniversary, to be held at Ariake Arena!
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株式会社CyberLDH announced that it will hold “CL6th LDH Red-and-White Showdown” at Ariake Arena on December 10, 2026, to celebrate the 6th anniversary of its digital communications service CL. THE RAMPAGE member Jin will serve as general producer, and artists affiliated with LDH will compete in red and white teams.
The film and novel “Hadaka no Yume” to become a specially arranged radio drama, with Aoki Yuzu and Tada Mifuko reprising their film roles and Bialystocks providing the music!
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Radio station J-WAVE will air “J-WAVE SPECIAL ‘Tales in Sound –Hadaka no Yume–,’” a specially arranged radio drama based on the film and novel “Hadaka no Yume,” on November 3, 2026. The cast includes Aoki Yuzu and Tada Mifuko, with music by Bialystocks and sound direction by Nobuyuki Kikuchi.
Men's golf: Vantelin Tokai Classic to be livestreamed for free
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スポーツナビ will livestream the 16th hole of the Vantelin Tokai Classic, held in Aichi Prefecture from October 29 to November 1, for free on all 4 days. The total prize money is ¥110 million.
[New product launch] Celebrate Christmas with your dog! “Pork Bûche de Noël,” limited to 200 servings across all locations, available from November 24
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株式会社With Pet Family will begin offering “Pork Bûche de Noël,” a Christmas menu for dogs, at its pet-friendly restaurant うしすけ from November 24, 2026. Limited to 200 servings across all locations, it is priced at ¥990 including tax.
Facts
990 yen including tax
Calories: 102.8 kcal
Protein: 9.13 g
Companies mentioned：株式会社 With Pet Family、株式会社With Pet Family、うしすけ
Supporting the wrestlers of Futagoyama stable through “manufacturing”! グッデイ to take part in a Kyushu tournament encouragement event on October 31
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Home improvement retailer グッデイ will take part in the “4th Futagoyama Stable Kyushu Tournament Support Event,” to be held in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on October 31, 2026. Activities will include a DIY experience making original sumo-themed goods and a lottery draw.
Governor to visit the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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The governor of 神奈川県 will visit Vietnam from November 11 to 16, Reiwa 8, to hold “KANAGAWA FESTIVAL in HANOI 2026,” meet with ベトナム保健省 for healthcare policy talks, tour ベトナム国家宇宙センター（ＶＮＳＣ）, and meet with government officials.
Starting the day after tomorrow! Joint company information session for middle-aged and older job seekers (Chiba venue)
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株式会社タスクールPlus is emphasizing that walk-in attendance is welcome at a joint job fair for middle-aged and older people to be held in Chiba City on Oct. 29, and is inviting those who have not registered in advance to attend.
Reservations Open at Online Bookstores for “366 Days of Seasonal Customs: A Year of Living with Sanrio Characters”
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株式会社主婦の友社 has begun taking online bookstore reservations for “366 Days of Seasonal Customs: A Year of Living with Sanrio Characters,” in which Sanrio Characters introduce Japan’s 24 seasonal divisions and annual events. The book will be released on Nov. 27, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
A5 format, 192 pages
Supervised by 3 professionals from different fields
[ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント] French Restaurant “FOURGRAINS” to Offer a Limited-Time LA LISTE Award Commemorative Menu Starting Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)
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FOURGRAINS, the French restaurant at ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント, will offer a limited-time commemorative course starting Nov. 3 to mark its receipt of a special award from the gourmet guide LA LISTE.
Facts
Starting Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)
Available for a limited time through Nov. 28 (Saturday)
On Monday, Oct. 5
￥18,000
￥25,000
666 guest rooms
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント、FOURGRAINS、LA LISTE、ホテルエドモント、ホテルメトロポリタン 丸の内、Dining & Bar TENQOO、レ・クイエール、ル・ヌーヴィエムアール、TRAIN SUITE 四季島
Health support for freelancers without employee benefits. Platform operator to subsidize influenza vaccination costs.
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株式会社HOGUGUテクノロジーズ announced that it will subsidize part of the cost of influenza vaccinations, up to 3,000 yen, for freelance therapists working on ホググ in November 2026.
Taiwan Festival Concludes Its Milestone 10th Edition | Toward 2027 with New Attractions
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The Taiwan Festival concluded its 10th edition with an autumn event. In 2027, it plans to hold 3 events—in spring, summer and Nakano—and is seeking exhibitors and sponsors.
Facts
The 10th edition
A record 23,242 visitors
Although about 30,000 visitors were initially expected
We welcomed about 16,000 visitors
In 2027, the Taiwan Festival will move into a new chapter
A total of 3 events are planned
Companies mentioned：株式会社トモトモ、丸の内KITTE、TOKYO City i、台湾文化祭実行委員会
[Recboo] Startup HR Forum 2027 Winter confirmed! Registration to open soon!
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株式会社ノックラーン has announced that it will hold “Startup HR Forum 2027 Winter” in Shibuya on February 18, 2027. Admission is free for startups, and attendance is expected to be around 150 people.
Developed by Satomi Fujiwara, author of the “Children with Developmental Concerns” series, which went into an immediate reprint! “Self-Discovery Cards for Children with Developmental Concerns” to Be Released Oct. 27, Supporting Children’s Self-Understanding and Self-Regulation
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株式会社日本文芸社 will release “Self-Discovery Cards for Children with Developmental Concerns,” written by Satomi Fujiwara, on Oct. 27, 2026. The tool consists of 84 cards and an explanatory booklet and is designed to support children’s self-understanding and self-regulation.
Facts
On sale nationwide at bookstores, online bookstores and other outlets starting Oct. 27, 2026
Use JRE POINT for a chance to get your points back or win Suica Penguin merchandise! The “JRE POINT Full Point Cashback Festival” is coming!
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold the “JRE POINT Full Point Cashback Festival” from Nov. 1 through 30, 2026, and will select 500 customers who use JRE POINT at participating stores to receive a full refund of the points they used.
JR東日本 and 西武鉄道 will carry out the second joint initiative with the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo!
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JR東日本, 西武鉄道 and Warner Bros. Studio Japan will collaborate on a digital stamp rally themed “Magical Winter” and a vehicle wrap for the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen E7 series, starting in November 2026.
Facts
From November 2026
First 1,500 people
First 300 people
10 pairs, 20 people
140 people
1 trainset, 12 cars
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Through around November 2027
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、西武鉄道株式会社、西武鉄道、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 – メイキング・オブ・ハリー・ポッター、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオジャパン合同会社、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京、株式会社西武ホールディングス、西武ホールディングス、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
“Asahi The Bitterist Extra Bitter” to Go on Sale Nov. 10
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Asahi Breweries will release “Asahi The Bitterist Extra Bitter,” a new product with the highest bitterness in the brand’s history, in limited quantities on Nov. 10. Alcohol content: 6.5%.
New products and services by entrepreneurs supported by the prefecture will be exhibited at facilities within the prefecture as part of business validation!
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神奈川県 will hold exhibitions of entrepreneurs’ new products and services at commercial facilities and other venues in the prefecture as part of its venture support model, “HATSU-SHIN KANAGAWA,” and gather feedback.
Facts
This fiscal year, events will be held at the following 2 venues
Officials to Visit the Governor Following Strong Results by the Prefectural Team at the National Sports Festival: Kanagawa Placed 2nd in the Emperor’s Cup and 3rd in the Empress’s Cup!
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神奈川県 achieved strong results at the 80th National Sports Festival, held in Aomori Prefecture, placing 2nd in the Emperor’s Cup and 3rd in the Empress’s Cup. In response, officials will visit the governor at the Kanagawa Prefectural Government Office on Oct. 29 to report the results.
Facts
2nd in the Emperor’s Cup (overall points, men and women)
“Truffle & Cheddar Cookies,” with the rich aroma of truffles and the depth of cheddar, will be available for a limited time starting Nov. 1 (Sun) from 東京ミルクチーズ工場.
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株式会社シュクレイ will launch “Truffle & Cheddar Cookies,” a limited-time cookie made with truffles and cheddar cheese, on Nov. 1, 2026, under its 東京ミルクチーズ工場 brand.
From “Azur Lane,” Unicorn is being made into a figure wearing the “Champion of Unicorn” outfit. Reservations are now being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major online hobby retailer, has begun accepting reservations for a figure of Unicorn from “Azur Lane,” wearing an alternate outfit, from ファット・カンパニー.
Facts
Suggested retail price: 28,800 yen (tax included)
1/6 scale
Height: approximately 270 mm
Release date: scheduled for October 2027
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、ファット・カンパニー、タカトリ、Fenrir、Manjuu Co.,Ltd.、YongShi Co.,Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
A record-high 16 people took part in the 15th online gathering of people with disabilities, “凸凹村交流会,” on Oct. 17, 2026. Participants discussed mobility challenges for people with visual impairments and working styles.
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The 15th online gathering of “凸凹村,” a community for people with disabilities run by 株式会社ワンライフ, was held on Oct. 17, 2026, with a record-high 16 participants. They discussed mobility challenges for people with visual impairments and working styles.
Kobune’s “The Rite of Spring” selected for the Grand Prize of the “Idemitsu Art Award 2026”
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Idemitsu Kosan selected Kobune’s “The Rite of Spring” for the Grand Prize of the “Idemitsu Art Award 2026,” and chose 8 award-winning works and 46 selected works. The exhibition will open at the National Art Center, Tokyo, on Dec. 9.
About 50 large-scale facilities in Tokyo adopt “pool,” a data infrastructure for resource circulation
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About 50 large-scale facilities in Tokyo will adopt レコテック株式会社’s resource-circulation data infrastructure “pool” in November 2026, and will consider joint collection routes and conduct material-recycling experiments.
ASCare conducts specialized training for Korean home-visit bathing service providers
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株式会社ASCare conducted specialized training for Korean home-visit bathing service providers on Oct. 6, 2026, at the Kanto Training Center in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. At the request of ABCCARE SOLUTIONS Co.,LTD, it worked with 株式会社ワールドバリュー・ブリッジ to provide 8 practitioners with training in techniques, safety and quality management, and the service’s guiding principles.
サカタのタネ boosts excitement for GREEN×EXPO 2027 with student-designed packaging
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株式会社サカタのタネ will sell limited-edition seeds featuring the grand-prize-winning design from its “Seed Packet Design Contest,” commemorating the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027).
[Event Report] Business networking and information exchange event held!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 co-hosted a business networking and information exchange event with 株式会社ビヨンド in Tokyo on Oct. 23, 2026, bringing together companies from different industries.
Unicharm and 15 retail partners donate part of sales to the Green Fund: Report on the 3rd “Choose, Use and Circulate for the Future” campaign
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ユニ・チャーム株式会社 worked with 15 retail partners on its 3rd campaign to donate part of the sales of eligible products to the Green Fund. A total of ¥3,000,000 was donated to the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization, a public interest incorporated association.
Daily tous les jours × CCBT “Enchanted Moments as Resistance — Dancing on It” opens Saturday, Nov. 14 [CCBT]
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Originalシビック・クリエイティブ・ベース東京［CCBT］は、カナダ・モントリオールを拠点とするアート＆デザインスタジオDaily tous les joursとの協働による展覧会「Enchanted Moments as Resistance —その上で踊る」を2026年11月14日から開催する。原宿のCCBT会場と旧渋谷川遊歩道路広場の2か所で、インタラクティブな作品を通じて人々の交流を促す。
Facts
From Saturday, November 14, 2026
Through Jan. 17, 2027 (Sun.)
2 locations
Founded in 2010
Has worked on projects in more than 70 cities worldwide
Companies mentioned：シビック・クリエイティブ・ベース東京［CCBT］、Daily tous les jours、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、iii architects、東京塩麹、オオクボナナ、アルスエレクトロニカ、法政大学デザイン工学部建築学科南後由和研究室、福永紙工株式会社、理想科学工業株式会社
Over 200,000 knives sold cumulatively; Japanese-made knives delivered to more than 80 countries worldwide: HOCHO KNIFE to open its first physical store in Kobe’s Sannomiya district on Saturday, Nov. 14
Performance that replaces mold removers! The industry’s longest-lasting! 10th-year long-term anti-mold performance demonstrated!
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株式会社アイ・セラミック・テクノロジー demonstrated the anti-mold effect of its multifunctional interior nano-ceramic coating, “Axion 25,” in a real-world environment after 10 years, highlighting its industry-leading long-term durability.
Facts
Long-term anti-mold performance in its 10th year
Ceiling and wall surfaces covering 80㎡
Approximately 90% or higher spherical hollow ceramic filling ratio
Matching outfits for kids, babies and dogs: Doudou wau begins displaying products at “REC COFFEE Island City Teraha Store” — 6 months to see and try matching outfits for families and their dogs at a cafe
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株式会社Riz will display products from Doudou wau, a Fukuoka-born brand of matching outfits for kids, babies and dogs, for approximately 6 months at “REC COFFEE Island City Teraha Store,” which grand-opens on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Products will be on display for approximately 6 months
STTGDC arranges ¥93 billion green loan to expand data center campus in Japan
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STT GDC Japan株式会社 arranged a ¥93 billion green loan to support the development and operation of facilities at its data center campuses in Japan (STTGDC TYO1 and TYO2).
200 days until the 2027 Belgrade International Expo opens: Dragan Stojković Pixy named Japan Pavilion PR ambassador; first group of Japan Pavilion sponsors announced
“Sleep quality” starts in the living room after dinner. A medical doctor explains the relationship between sleep and light
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Premium lighting brand lipro has enlisted medical doctor Yohei Sato to explain how the lighting environment in the living room after dinner affects sleep quality. Drawing on the relationship between the body clock and melatonin, he advises switching to warm, dimmer light before bedtime. The article also features testimonials about using the company’s products.
Facts
From around age 50
Starting about 2 hours before your usual bedtime
6 tatami mats: ¥35,000 (including tax)
8 tatami mats: ¥40,000 (including tax)
Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
Color temperature: 3000K–5000K
Color rendering: Ra97+
With 15 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist
22 years of design and development expertise
Following the brand announcement in January 2021
The operating company, 珠海如然智能科技有限公司, was established in May 2023.
The Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament has finally begun! The 3rd-years’ final showdown for a place in the national tournament—what awaits the Seifu Shogi Club? The 13th volume of the legendary shogi manga “Laugh, Zeffiro” is now available as an e-book!
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バーボンコミック released the 13th volume of the shogi manga “Laugh, Zeffiro” as an e-book on October 25, 2026. This volume depicts the Seifugaoka High School Shogi Club’s battle for a place in the national tournament, as well as its members’ recovery from a slump. The 15-volume series is scheduled for monthly release, with a total price of 899 yen before tax.
有限会社いとう教材社 signed 2 three-party agreements with 東京都港区 and 大王製紙株式会社 to strengthen support systems during disasters. The framework combines 2 mechanisms: “circular stockpiling,” which builds up supplies through the everyday use of paper diapers and other products at childcare facilities, and “goods supply,” which provides necessary hygiene products and other supplies when a disaster occurs.
“Umekita Forest” to open and “Hirameki Path” to fully open on Friday, November 20, 2026
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A joint venture of 9 companies developing Grand Green Osaka, represented by 三菱地所株式会社, will open part of “Umekita Forest” (approximately 8,400 m²) ahead of schedule on November 20, 2026, and fully open “Hirameki Path.” Opening events, including a drone show and talk sessions, will be held to mark the occasion.
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
Approximately 1.0 ha
Around spring 2027
Approximately 8,400 m²
350 m long
Approximately 4.5 ha
56 target species for introduction
30 species already
Companies mentioned：三菱地所株式会社、一般社団法人うめきたＭＭＯ、独立行政法人都市再生機構、UR 都市機構、慶應義塾大学医学部、GGN Consulting Project、CoTill、株式会社日建設計、株式会社クボタ、株式会社三井住友銀行、ロート製薬株式会社、株式会社レッドクリフ、株式会社トータルメディア開発研究所、株式会社野村卓也事務所、一般社団法人 Big Bang Osaka、うめきた未来イノベーション機構、U-FINO、株式会社バルニバービ
Launching the “D to D (Cardboard to Cardboard) Project,” a circular ecosystem that turns used cardboard into e-commerce shipping boxes, together with Kashima Antlers and Nippon Paper Crecia
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株式会社西原商事ホールディングス has launched the “D to D Project,” a circular ecosystem that collects and recycles used cardboard to turn it into e-commerce shipping boxes, in collaboration with Kashima Antlers and Nippon Paper Crecia.
SOCOTEC conducts verification of 日本製紙石巻エネルギーセンター株式会社’s 2026 emissions target as a GX-ETS registered verification body
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ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン株式会社 completed its verification of 日本製紙石巻エネルギーセンター株式会社’s 2026 emissions target on September 30 as a GX-ETS registered verification body. This was the first GX-ETS verification engagement for the company.
株式会社テスティー conducts a fall 2026 survey on trends among Gen Alpha and Gen Z and moviegoing
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株式会社テスティー and 株式会社シネブリッジ surveyed 1,200 male and female students aged 12 to 22 about trends among Gen Alpha and Gen Z and moviegoing. For hobbies, “gaming” ranked first among males, while “supporting favorites and fandom activities” topped the list among females. Movie preferences also showed marked differences by gender.
Facts
1,200 male and female students aged 12 to 22
99.2% of both males and females said they had a hobby
“Gaming” was cited by 58.5% of males
“Supporting favorites and fandom activities” was cited by 53.8% of females
“Action” was cited by 46.7% of males
“Youth and friendship” was cited by 47.5% of females
Nagaoka manufacturer Maco to exhibit at Nagaoka Kosen’s school festival
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マコー株式会社 will exhibit at the school festival “Mikosai” at 長岡工業高等専門学校 on October 31 and November 1, 2026, with a hands-on coin-cleaning demonstration using a manual wet-blasting machine.
More than 40% of restaurant owners facing labor shortages said they will prioritize “DX and labor-saving measures” over “more hiring and higher wages” to address future labor shortages!
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A survey by 株式会社エムエムインターナショナル found that more than 40% of restaurant owners facing labor shortages said they would prioritize “DX and labor-saving measures” over “more hiring and higher wages” to address future labor shortages.
Facts
42.2% said they prioritize “DX and labor-saving measures” over “more hiring and higher wages”
Number of respondents: 199
More than 2,300 units installed nationwide to date