“Hinoki Hybrid Eco Floor” wins the Wood Design Award 2026
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株式会社コメリ’s “Hinoki Hybrid Eco Floor” won the technology and building materials / social design category of the Wood Design Award 2026, organized by 一般社団法人日本ウッドデザイン協会.
サンエックス株式会社 will begin selling “Sumikko Gurashi” and “SHIPS Colors” collaboration items exclusively online at the official online shop of 株式会社シップス. Preorders begin October 28, with regular sales scheduled to start in early November.
From images to editable diagrams. EdrawMax V16 launches, letting users create diagrams through conversations with AI!
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株式会社ワンダーシェアーソフトウェア has released V16, the latest version of its diagramming software EdrawMax. Key updates include an AI feature that converts images into editable diagrams, enhanced floor plan creation, and improved file management.
5 companies selected for “MIRAIQA Region Canvas” to address regional challenges; co-creation discussions begin [Nissay MIRAIQA × AUBA]
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株式会社eiicon and Nissay MIRAIQA selected 5 companies from more than 100 applications for their co-creation program “MIRAIQA Region Canvas,” aimed at addressing regional challenges, and have begun exploring co-creation.
Facts
5 companies selected as co-creation partners
From among more than 100 applications
Aiming to launch services approximately 1 year after selection
三井住友カード Visa Infinite and Olive Flexible Pay Visa Infinite members invited to the 2026 MAMA AWARDS
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三井住友カード株式会社 and Visa Worldwide Japan Co., Ltd. announced invitations to the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026, for members of 三井住友カード Visa Infinite and Olive Flexible Pay Visa Infinite.
Long-sleeved T-shirts featuring used-style MS (Mobile Suit) designs from “Mobile Suit Gundam” launch!
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株式会社バンダイ will release 3 long-sleeved T-shirts featuring used-style MS designs under STRICT-G, an apparel brand inspired by the world of the Gundam series. Preorders will begin on Premium Bandai on October 28, 2026, with general sales at stores starting November 14 of the same year.
Facts
¥7,480 each (tax included)
3 types of long-sleeved T-shirts featuring MS (Mobile Suit) designs
[Afternoon Tea] Tea Fest 2026, 11 days of Earl Grey treats beginning on November 1, Tea Day! Includes an “Earl Grey × marron” scone sandwich and tea gifts in teacup-shaped baskets
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アイビーカンパニー株式会社 has announced Tea Fest 2026, an event celebrating Tea Day that will run for 11 days starting November 1. The event will feature limited-edition Earl Grey-themed sweets and tea gifts, as well as a donation initiative.
PERSOL MIRAIZ to hold career event for parents of elementary school students
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PERSOL MIRAIZ, operated by パーソルキャリア株式会社, will hold a workshop for parents of elementary school students at “Asobi Manabi Quest” at Azabudai Hills on November 14, 2026. The workshop will help participants reflect on their values and working styles.
New content launches ahead of the 1st anniversary of family lounge “KINOHA”: “The Picture Book World,” where drawings made on a large touch display become characters in a story, now available at グランドメルキュール那須高原リゾート＆スパ
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グランドメルキュール那須高原リゾート＆スパ’s family lounge “KINOHA” will launch new content, “The Picture Book World,” on November 1, 2026, ahead of its 1st anniversary in January 2027.
Commercial complex Shin-Tsunashima MICCA, centered on a traditional house with a history of approximately 170 years, opens today
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A commercial complex developed by 東急株式会社, 住友林業株式会社, and the Institute of Revitalized Architecture has opened. Shin-Tsunashima MICCA consists of OMOYA, a traditional house with a history of approximately 170 years, and HANARE South and HANARE North, newly built wooden commercial facilities. It features environmentally conscious design and the use of historic assets.
A petite cake assortment featuring Disney characters arrives Dec. 1. Christmas gifts, including cookie tins featuring Mickey and Minnie, are also available♪
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株式会社銀座コージーコーナー will begin selling the petite cake assortment “Winter Collection,” featuring Disney characters, and Christmas-limited baked-goods gifts on Dec. 1, 2026.
[Survey on Labor Operations Workload] More than 60% of staff say their workload has increased; while generative AI is being adopted, the importance of human support is also clear ～A seminar for HR and labor staff will explain labor operations in the age of AI～
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キヤノンマーケティングジャパン announced the results of its “2026 Survey on Labor Operations Workload,” which covered companies with 1,000 or more employees. More than 60% of respondents said their workload had increased. While generative AI is being adopted, the importance of human involvement in matters such as individual case-by-case decisions also emerged clearly. In response, the company will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 18.
Facts
106 people involved in the work as staff
Ranked No. 1: “Use of generative AI” (52.8%)
Ranked No. 2: “Renewal and improvement of labor management systems” (45.3%)
“Individual decisions based on each employee’s circumstances” ranked first at 55.7%
More than 80% have begun efficiency and standardization efforts
A fan favorite! To mark the 50th anniversary of Pino, “Pino All Almond,” an assortment filled exclusively with almond-flavored pieces, will be available nationwide in limited quantities from Monday, Nov. 9
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To mark the 50th anniversary of Pino, 森永乳業 will release “Pino All Almond,” a limited-edition product containing 21 almond-flavored pieces, nationwide from Nov. 9.
[お好み焼本舗] New items including “[Super-Luxury Tama] Red Snow Crab” arrive! New grand menu launches Tuesday, Nov. 10
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お好み焼本舗, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will launch a new grand menu on Nov. 10, 2026. New items include “[Super-Luxury Tama] Red Snow Crab,” “Teppan Napolitan,” “Russian Roulette Takoyaki,” and “Shaka Shaka French Fries.”
株式会社ダイドーフォワード has published a feature on its online store, “STYLE GUIDE: Elegant and Free. Wear Fall with Polish,” offering fall styling ideas for its flagship brand, NEWYORKER.
株式会社湖池屋 signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” with 北海道 at the Hokkaido Government Office on Oct. 16, 2026, to strengthen their partnership in support of its potato chip production using 100% domestically grown potatoes.
For those troubled by unexplained symptoms such as fatigue and irritability—. The definitive self-care guide from autonomic nervous system specialist Dr. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, “The Complete Guide to Balancing Your Autonomic Nervous System,” goes on sale Nov. 2!
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“The Complete Guide to Balancing Your Autonomic Nervous System,” a self-care guide by leading autonomic nervous system researcher Dr. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, goes on sale Nov. 2. It presents 176 methods for addressing symptoms such as fatigue and irritability through 4 approaches.
ASUS JAPAN announces 2 products and 9 models: the slim, lightweight “ASUS Vivobook S16(S5608)” and “ASUS Vivobook S14(S5408),” ideal for everyday tasks
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ASUS JAPAN株式会社 has announced 2 products and 9 models of slim, lightweight laptops featuring Snapdragon X processors: the “ASUS Vivobook S16(S5608)” and “ASUS Vivobook S14(S5408).” Sales will begin in stages from Oct. 28.
Facts
Up to 30 hours of battery life
Easy to carry at approximately 1.28 kg
Equipped with an NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS
Sales will begin in stages from Wednesday, Oct. 28
The key travel is 1.7 mm
Compact 68W (Type-C) charging adapter
Can charge to up to 60% in approximately 49 minutes
[蔦屋書店] To mark the release of “エルメスのえほん ぼうけんステッチ,” a set with an original sleeve will be available in limited quantities from Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday)
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蔦屋書店 will release a limited-edition set of all 3 books on Nov. 3, 2026, to mark the release of the third book in the “エルメスのえほん” series by 100%ORANGE.
“For You Wondering If Things Can Stay This Way: 366 Questions to Help You Discover Your True Self” OZbooks’ “The Answers Are Always Within You” goes on sale Wednesday, Oct. 28
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スターツ出版株式会社 will release OZbooks’ new title “The Answers Are Always Within You” (written by Hisato Taguchi) on Oct. 28, 2026. A giveaway campaign will also be held to mark the 1st anniversary of OZbooks and OZcomics.
Facts
366 questions
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
List price: 1,400 yen
1 million total followers on social media
More than 1 million copies sold across the author’s books
Winner of the 2nd Horror Novel Contest’s long-form fiction award! New mockumentary horror novel goes on sale Wednesday, Oct. 28
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スターツ出版株式会社 will release “Novelized Edition of the Immersive Experience Event ‘Escape from the Festival Village’ Does Not Exist,” a mockumentary horror novel and winner of the 2nd Horror Novel Contest’s long-form fiction award, on Oct. 28, 2026.
スターツ出版株式会社 will release 5 new titles from Starts Publishing Bunko on Oct. 28, 2026, including a new installment in the Bride of the Oni series, which has been generating buzz with its live-action film and TV anime adaptations.
Nijisanji VTuber Debidebi Debiru brought to life as a large-scale figure standing approximately 26 cm tall! “Debidebi Debiru 1/2 Scale Soft Vinyl Figure” from F:NEX, FuRyu’s high-quality hobby brand
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フリュー株式会社 will release a 1/2-scale soft vinyl figure of Nijisanji VTuber Debidebi Debiru under its high-quality hobby brand F:NEX. Standing approximately 26 cm tall, the figure will be available for preorder from Oct. 28 and is scheduled for release in September 2027, priced at 17,600 yen (tax included).
[Limited to the Chubu, Tokai and Koshin regions] The 4th project supervised by Taiwanese ramen institution 味仙本店! “Taiwanese Glass Noodle Soup” makes its debut. 5 carefully crafted products available only at ファミリーマート, rolling out from Nov. 3 (Tue.)!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch 5 new products supervised by Taiwanese restaurant 味仙本店 at stores in the Chubu, Tokai and Koshin regions starting Nov. 3, 2026.
Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, (一社)豊川市歯科医師会 and ロッテ hold ceremony for partnership agreement on promoting dental and oral health among residents of 豊川市
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On Oct. 23, 2026, 株式会社ロッテ held a ceremony for a partnership agreement on promoting dental and oral health among residents of 豊川市, together with 豊川市 and 豊川市歯科医師会.
94% of women aged 30 and under say they “know nothing at all” about lab-grown diamonds, a new diamond option. 40% say they would consider buying a “larger, higher-grade” diamond for the same budget, raising expectations for everyday treat-yourself jewelry
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and online jewelry retailer VORONOI found that awareness of lab-grown diamonds is low, with 94% of women aged 30 and under saying they “know nothing at all” about them. If they could choose a larger diamond of the same quality for the same budget, 46.0% of women in their 40s said they would consider buying one.
Facts
Among people aged 30 and under, 94.0% said they “had never heard of them.”
A total of 40.0% said they would consider buying one.
A total of 46.0% said they would consider buying one.
A total of 38.0% said they would consider buying one.
GEORGE’S unveils its latest visuals on Oct. 28 (Wed.). New colors of the popular “Mommy-Daddy Sofa,” with its 70s American vibe, and cozy winter fabrics are here!
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GEORGE’S, operated by 株式会社アダストリア, will unveil winter visual content on Oct. 28, 2026, featuring new colors of the “Mommy-Daddy Sofa” and winter fabric items.
Facts
Operating more than 40 multi-brands
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Daddy Sofa 1P: 44,000 yen (tax included)
Fur Boa Throw Blanket: 9,900 yen (tax included)
Operating about 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
Ranking the value for money of ways to buy a car! New-car buyers value “reliability,” used-car buyers “low prices,” and subscribers “an all-inclusive fixed monthly fee”
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and グーネット中古車, respondents rated buying a new car as the best value for money among ways to get a car (50.0%), followed by buying a used car (39.3%), a car subscription (6.0%) and a car lease (4.7%). New-car buyers value reliability, used-car buyers value low prices, and subscription users value an all-inclusive fixed monthly fee.
Facts
300 men and women nationwide
Survey period: Sept. 23–Sept. 30, 2026
1st place was “buying a new car,” at 50.0%.
2nd place was “buying a used car,” at 39.3%.
3rd place was “car subscription,” at 6.0%.
4th place was “car lease,” at 4.7%.
Combined, the figure was 89.3%.
The combined share was 10.7%.
1st place: Less worry about breakdowns and can drive it for a long time, 33.3%
2nd place: Comes with the latest safety features and equipment, 29.3%
A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and poster retailer ABポスター found that 17.6% of respondents had stopped to look at a poster around town, while 16.6% had taken action after seeing one. “Design” ranked first among the factors that make a poster memorable.
Facts
Valid responses: 500 samples
A total of 17.6% said they had “stopped to look” at a poster.
Meanwhile, 62.6% said “neither makes a difference.”
Approximately 60% of drum washing machine users feel that dirt has built up inside their machines, including around the heat pump
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A survey of drum washing machine users jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and テイユー株式会社 found that 58.0% felt dirt had built up inside their machines and 76.0% were concerned about health effects. Awareness of professional disassembly cleaning services was low, with 50.0% saying they “know nothing at all” about them.
[Survey on custom-built homes] The top benefits people expect from local home builders are “trust in the community (28.3%)” and “being nearby and easy to consult (23.6%)”
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Survey findings on custom-built homes from 株式会社NEXER Group and ながでんハウス. The report presents survey data on preferences between major homebuilders and locally rooted builders, key considerations, and the benefits of locally rooted companies.
Facts
127 men and women nationwide
37.0% “considered only locally rooted homebuilding companies”
45.7% “considered only major homebuilders”
54.3% “major homebuilders”
The most common answer was “price,” at 32.3%
“Trust and reputation in the local area” was cited by 28.3%
“It is nearby and easy to consult” was cited by 23.6%
Looking to tackle home decluttering all at once? The No. 1 support people want to use is “sorting and purchasing items at the same time (33.5%)”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the home-visit purchasing service 『総合買取華丸』 found that 39.4% of 500 men and women across Japan hold on to belongings while thinking, “I’ll get around to tidying up someday.” The most commonly retained items are clothing (44.7%), the biggest reason people do not make progress is that they cannot decide what to throw away (36.5%), and the most popular support for tackling the task all at once is sorting and purchasing items at the same time (33.5%).
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
39.4％
44.7％
36.5％
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、総合買取華丸、株式会社2nd Village
[Survey on electronic components] About 30% have “had trouble” when a component was discontinued! 84.8% say information on successor and substitute products is “important”
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A survey on the discontinuation of electronic components by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社BuhinDana found that about 30% had experienced difficulties, while 84.8% said information on successor and substitute products was important.
Facts
The survey found that 28.3% had experienced difficulties
A combined 71.0% said it was “helpful”
The survey found that a combined 84.8% recognized the importance of this kind of information
Limited to 7 days from 11/4: The elusive “Mont Blanc Shortcake,” unavailable after the event ends, will be offered exclusively at 伊勢丹新宿店.
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パティスリーSATSUKI at Hotel New Otani will hold a 7-day pop-up sale at 伊勢丹新宿店 starting November 4, 2026. Autumn-limited sweets and breads, including “Mont Blanc Shortcake” and “Super Mont Blanc,” will be on sale during the period.
フェリシモ begins selling official licensed products for “GREEN×EXPO 2027”; official pop-up store also opens at ecute Ueno
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株式会社フェリシモ has begun selling official licensed products for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO2027) and will open a pop-up store at ecute Ueno.
[JAF Shizuoka] Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji and motorsports! “2026 Auto Test in Susono at the Foot of Mount Fuji” to be held on Saturday, December 5
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一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF）静岡支部 is supporting “2026 Auto Test in 富士山すその,” an introductory motorsports competition organized by チームテイクス, on December 5 and is seeking participants.
Blu-ray package for 『あんさんぶるスターズ！THE STAGE』-Our First Fight- goes on sale today!
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The Blu-ray package for 『あんさんぶるスターズ！THE STAGE』-Our First Fight- will be released on October 28, 2026. It will be sold by 株式会社フロンティアワークス in 2 editions: a regular edition and an official online-store exclusive edition, each with different bonuses.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
¥11,990 (tax included)
¥10,890 (tax included)
2-disc set
Set of 7 types
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、Happy Elements K.K.、あんステ製作委員会、ネルケオンラインショップ、HMV、HMV&BOOKS online、タワーレコード、Amazon.co.jp
Sales support begins for the “こまもろう認定・運用サポートパック,” which helps organizations comply with the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Act
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will begin sales support on October 26, 2026, for the “こまもろう認定・運用サポートパック” offered by つながりAI株式会社. The service is designed to help organizations comply with the “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Act,” which takes effect on December 25, 2026, and includes an AI consultation service, policy templates, simulation exercises and consulting.
Facts
From Oct. 26, 2026
Takes effect on December 25, 2026
In teams of 3–5 people
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Packed with adorable illustrations of the hugely popular “Chiikawa”! “Chiikawa おふろでたのしく おけいこポスター もじ＆かず＆とけい,” a set of “learning posters you can put up in the bath,” goes on sale Wednesday, October 28!
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株式会社KADOKAWA released a set of educational posters featuring the hugely popular character Chiikawa, titled 『ちいかわ おふろでたのしく おけいこポスター もじ＆かず＆とけい』, on October 28, 2026. The set contains 8 A4-size posters for learning hiragana, katakana, numbers and how to read clocks.
[Hashimoto Kanna in-store event confirmed] Lifestyle brand PINOWASSAN(ピノワッサン) will hold Hokkaido’s first POPUP SHOP at 大丸札幌店 for a limited time from Wednesday, October 28.
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株式会社SGF’s lifestyle brand PINOWASSAN will hold Hokkaido’s first POPUP SHOP at 大丸札幌店 from October 28, and Hashimoto Kanna will make an appearance at an in-store event on November 7.
Blossom Energy opens the way for reactor applications in environments unlike those on Earth, including space and the ocean
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株式会社Blossom Energy has invented a new reactivity-control method that controls criticality by mechanically opening and closing fuel assemblies, and filed a provisional application with the 米国特許商標庁 on August 25, 2026. The method is suited to reactor applications in environments with different gravity conditions, such as space and the ocean. Results confirming the principle are scheduled to be presented at the 米国原子力学会 winter meeting in November 2026.
Orders open for trading glitter can badges and other merchandise from the TV anime 「ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～」 on AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ has opened orders on the AMNIBUS online store for 3 products from the TV anime 「ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～」: trading glitter can badges, aurora acrylic stands and glitter acrylic keychains.
Facts
Available from Thursday, Oct. 22
Single: ¥605 (tax included)
BOX: ¥4,840 (tax included)
8 types in total
Diameter 56mm
¥1,650 each (tax included)
¥880 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、一迅社、株式会社 arma bianca
[Care DX/AI] Strengthening co-creation between care facilities and next-generation care. アイメトリカ signs comprehensive partnership agreements with 2 care providers
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株式会社アイメトリカ has signed comprehensive partnership agreements with social welfare corporation 扶躬会 and S&Y Co., Ltd., and will promote demonstration trials and joint development to address challenges in care facilities through the “AImetrica Care Alliance.”
“Are you still buying test smartphones?” NTTレゾナントテクノロジー to exhibit at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026”!
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NTTレゾナントテクノロジー will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and showcase “Remote TestKit,” a testing environment for remotely operating actual smartphones via the cloud, and its third-party testing service, “Test Solution.”
Facts
More than 700 old and new models
More than 1,200 units※2
Monthly fee: ¥50,000 (before tax)※1
Capital: 305 million yen
Applications thereafter: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：NTTレゾナントテクノロジー株式会社、NTTレゾナントテクノロジー、NTTグループ、Apple Inc.、アイホン株式会社、RX Japan 合同会社
Launch of “Dual GUARDIAN+R,” a NAS equipped with high-durability HDDs, enabling automatic remote backups across multiple locations
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株式会社リプラス has launched “Dual GUARDIAN+R,” a NAS equipped with high-durability HDDs. The BCP solution enables automatic remote backups across multiple locations and protects companies’ critical data from natural disasters and ransomware attacks.
[SHIRO] Bringing connected memories and culture into the present. “SHIRO 銀座本店,” a new flagship store where visitors can experience “re-editing Japan” with all 5 senses, will open on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
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株式会社シロ will open its new flagship store, “SHIRO 銀座本店,” in the Ginza Building, constructed in 1960, on Nov. 6, 2026. The store will offer the limited-edition “SHIKI FRAGRANCE,” themed around the 4 seasons, a potpourri-making workshop using materials from across Japan, and an experience of letter-writing culture through “SHARE POST.”
株式会社KIKKAKE signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 九州栄養福祉大学 — Launches a “challenge-discovery” internship made possible by its IT and cafe businesses
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株式会社KIKKAKE has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 九州栄養福祉大学 and launched a “challenge-discovery” internship that draws on its IT and cafe businesses.
[TechSuite株式会社] TechSuite株式会社 to exhibit its AI search optimization support service “AI検索パートナーズ” (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) at “DX総合EXPO 2026 秋”
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TechSuite株式会社 will exhibit at “DX総合EXPO 2026 秋,” which opens at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 4, 2026, and introduce its AI search optimization support service, “AI検索パートナーズ.” Visitors will receive a related book as a gift.
Facts
Over 3 days
Nov. 4 (Wed.)–6 (Fri.), 2026
More than 300 companies served with AI article production
Becoming more sensitive to pain also changes attention — Attention bias and EEG changes accompanying experimentally induced hyperalgesia — Neurorehabilitation Research Center
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A research group from the Graduate School of Health Science at 畿央大学 found that a temporary state of hyperalgesia induced by high-frequency electrical stimulation causes a bias in attention toward the body and changes in an EEG network metric (the node degree of the precuneus).
[Nov. 19] Next-generation BPO strategy! Solving “We can win contracts, but can’t build the capacity” with AI and cloud telephony
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株式会社インゲージ will hold a free online seminar with 株式会社ソフツー on Nov. 19, 2026, introducing methods for building next-generation contact centers using AI and cloud telephony, as well as an integration solution for Re:lation and BlueBean.
Facts
Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 6,000 companies (※1)
『令和の虎』’s 榊󠄀原清一 to participate for the 3rd consecutive year in TDNグループ’s simultaneous nationwide live broadcast of the “池袋ハロウィンコスプレフェス”! Anime-loving CEO with 500,000 total social media followers named reporter
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榊󠄀原清一, representative director of 株式会社EMOLVA, has been selected to participate as a reporter for a special program by TDNグループ for the 3rd consecutive year at “池袋ハロウィンコスプレフェス2026,” to be held in Ikebukuro from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
500,000 total social media followers
3rd consecutive year
More than 160,000 participants each year
Provides social media marketing support to more than 1,000 companies
Videos with more than 1 million views
Providing community-based broadcasting and communications services for more than 35 years
Track record of attracting more than 18,000 people interested in joining
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
[ロワジールホテル那覇] New music video for Okinawa-based band “Teechi,” “カリーさびら,” released! The “outdoor pool,” set for renovation in 2027, serves as the filming location.
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A music video for a new song by Okinawa-based band “Teechi” was filmed at ロワジールホテル＆スパタワー那覇, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社. The pool area will close for renovation work starting in October 2026, prompting the collaboration to capture its current appearance on film.
Identifying patterns of upper-limb activity in the daily lives of stroke patients — A cross-sectional study using wearable sensors — Neurorehabilitation Research Center
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A 畿央大学 research team conducted a cross-sectional study using wearable sensors with 101 stroke patients and identified 6 subgroups based on combinations of motor paralysis severity and upper-limb activity in daily life.
Facts
101 stroke patients
Upper-limb activity during 24 hours of everyday life
The misconception “Buddhism = funerals” is life’s greatest loss!? An introductory book to build an “unshakable self,” 『仏教って、つまり何を教えてるの？』, on sale today
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株式会社１万年堂出版 will release on October 28 the introductory book What, Exactly, Does Buddhism Teach?, written by Takamori Mitsuharu and Ohmi Shigenori. The Q&A-format book corrects the misconception that Buddhism is only for funerals and explains its essence through everyday words and customs.
Popular models from レクビィ ステーション, a camper van mecca, coming to Aichi Sky Expo! Nagoya Camper Van Fair
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株式会社レクビィ will exhibit at Nagoya Camper Van Fair 2026, to be held at Aichi Sky Expo on November 7 and 8, 2026, showcasing several popular models, including the new レクビィプラス LIV'N ワイド based on a 日産 Caravan.
Preventing impersonation! Introducing IC chip “Personal Authentication Card Readers” at branches — Strengthening identity verification in both face-to-face and remote transactions to support safe and secure service
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株式会社中国銀行 will introduce IC chip readers called “Personal Authentication Card Readers” at its branches starting November 27, 2026, strengthening identity verification and preventing impersonation ahead of the enforcement of the amended Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
107 Design Inc. (ワン・ゼロ・セブン・デザイン株式会社) launches MONOGATARI AI, an AI video production service that creates a “brand’s unique story” from marketing strategy
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ワン・ゼロ・セブン・デザイン株式会社 has launched MONOGATARI AI, a service that uses AI to turn brand stories into video based on marketing strategy, in collaboration with 株式会社おくりバント. The STANDARD PLAN costs ¥1 million before tax.
【JAF香川】Refresh at the newly transformed つばさ山温泉 and enjoy savings with a JAF app coupon!
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JAF香川支部 signed a discount agreement with つばさ山温泉 starting October 16, launching a member benefit that provides free face towel rentals when customers present a JAF app coupon.
Immersive education DX startup ゲシピ株式会社 closes final round of Series B, bringing total funding to ¥660 million
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Immersive education DX startup ゲシピ株式会社 received additional investment from existing and new investors, bringing its total fundraising in the final round of Series B to ¥660 million.
Aichi and Nagoya homebuilder 株式会社玉善 sponsors film festival NAGOYA CINEMA Week for the 3rd consecutive year!
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Aichi and Nagoya homebuilder 株式会社玉善 announced that it will sponsor NAGOYA CINEMA Week 2026, a film festival organized by スターキャット株式会社, for the 3rd consecutive year.
SEETRONIC launches ULTRA Series waterproof connectors for the stage and broadcast industries in Japan
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株式会社アドバンスブルーム has launched SEETRONIC’s new-generation ULTRA Series waterproof connectors (Power, XLR and RJ45) in Japan. Designed for outdoor use and harsh environments, they meet IP66/IP67 standards. They are scheduled to make their domestic debut at Inter BEE 2026.
Facts
3 categories: Power, XLR and RJ45
The Power Series meets both IP66 and IP67 protection ratings
IP66 when connected
IP67 when a protective cap is fitted to the socket alone
Available in 3-pin and 5-pin models
SEETRONIC booth: Hall 3 / Booth 3111
Standard delivery time is approximately 1 month from order
Launch of baby to do, a media platform for preparing for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting that lets users “follow along and put plans into action”
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株式会社mayclass has launched baby to do, a practical guide platform that organizes preparations for pregnancy, childbirth and parenting into chronological lists and checklists, so users can “follow along and put plans into action.”
【LTS Group】Marks 10th anniversary with company-wide celebration program “From Roots to Shine”
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LTS Group marked the 10th anniversary of its founding in 2016 with the company-wide celebration program “From Roots to Shine.” The company, which has more than 500 employees, celebrated its growth and expressed gratitude to its people through sports competitions, blood donation activities, a history exhibition, an AI hackathon and a company trip to Vietnam. It has set out a third five-year strategy to become a world-class AI-first IT services company by 2027.
【Business Transfer Notice】株式会社アズマ四国 acquires the construction and housing business of 有限会社まもる建設
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株式会社アズマ四国 has signed an agreement to acquire the construction and housing business of 有限会社まもる建設, including custom-built homes and general construction work, effective September 24, 2026.
Final of the “2nd Top Artist Contest 2026,” a challenge-based music competition exclusively for people aged 35 and over, to be held
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The final of the 2nd Top Artist Contest 2026, a music competition exclusively for people aged 35 and over organized by 合同会社トップアーティストライフ, will be held on November 13, 2026, at Kameari Lirio Hall in Katsushika, Tokyo. Following a sold-out 1st contest, 119 people entered the 2nd, which recorded 22,392 votes in the preliminary round. Eight finalist acts will perform, and prizes for the winner include the right to perform live in the Philippines and a triumphant return live show on a live music bus in Tokyo.
As software supply chain risks rise, grasys publishes a case study on “SBOM vulnerability management” using Capy to counter unauthorized logins
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株式会社grasys announced a case study in which Capy株式会社 built and supported the operation of a vulnerability management system using SBOM and the SSVC framework.
Facts
Downtime is not permitted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
株式会社Yagish announced the results of a data survey on its direct recruiting service “yagioffer,” covering Jan. 1 to Oct. 22, 2026. Startups had the highest offer acceptance rate among 4 categories, at approximately 1.9 times the rate for small and midsize companies and approximately 2.2 times the rate for large companies and megastartups.
東京ベイ舞浜ホテル ファーストリゾート to host an all-you-can-eat sirloin steak and strawberry sweets dinner buffet (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 8 to Apr. 25, 2027)
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東京ベイ舞浜ホテル ファーストリゾート will host an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet featuring sirloin steak and strawberry sweets on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 8 to Apr. 25, 2027.
10% decide to implement｜2026 corporate AI adoption report released
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ThinkingAI released its “2026 Corporate AI Adoption Report.” While 86.4% of companies have adopted generative AI, only 3.9% say they have seen results. To address last-mile challenges, the company offers “Agentic Engine,” an AI Agent platform for enterprises.
Facts
86.4% of Japanese companies use generative AI for business operations
3.9% of companies cited increased sales or profits as an AI benefit
82.5% use it to summarize, translate or proofread documents and audio
10.9% use it to enhance their products and services
27.0% of companies have no organizational efforts to transform operations using generative AI
14.2% of companies have risk management measures specifically for AI or generative AI
The 90% of the work required before getting an Agent running has already become commoditized
We believe the remaining 一割 is where the difference will be made
We believe 80% of scenarios will stall at this point
ThinkingAI has implemented more than 100 Skills
Changes over the 30 days projected in the model case
Decision-making time: from 2–3 weeks to 2 days
ThinkingAI is a data solutions company founded in 2015
The company has supported data utilization at more than 1,500 companies, primarily in the gaming industry
Exhibiting at Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean Expo 2026
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ロボットバンク株式会社 will exhibit at “Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean Expo 2026,” held at 東京ビッグサイト from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing cleaning, transport and other robotic products and offering consultations.
Capy builds vulnerability management system using SBOM; real-world operational case featured in ITmedia Enterprise
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With support from grasys, Capy株式会社 built a vulnerability management system using SBOM and is presenting the case of its actual operation in ITmedia Enterprise.
Facts
In some cases, simply checking the impact took around 2 days
Awarded contract for Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Expansion Project (NCT２)
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東洋建設株式会社 has been awarded the “Package 1” contract for the Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Expansion Project (NCT２) by シハヌークビル港湾公社. The project is being carried out with a Japanese government yen loan through JICA. The total contract value is approximately 26.2 billion yen, the construction period is 36 months, and cargo handling capacity is expected to increase by approximately 450,000 TEU.
Facts
Total contract value: approximately 26.2 billion yen
Construction period: 36 months
400 meters long
Approximately 200,000 square meters
12 buildings
Approximately 450,000 TEU
Companies mentioned：東洋建設株式会社、シハヌークビル港湾公社、Port Authority of Sihanoukville、PAS、国際協力機構、JICA
[Nov. 12] Recruitment Improvement Expo: 10 companies discuss the latest trends, from building applicant pools to retention
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株式会社ブレイン・ラボ will speak at the online conference “Recruitment Improvement Expo,” hosted by シーズアンドグロース株式会社 on Nov. 12, 2026. At the conference, 10 companies, including 株式会社ブレイン・ラボ, will discuss the latest trends in recruitment, from building applicant pools to employee retention.
Swarovski unveils “JOY,” a campaign celebrating the holiday season
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Swarovski has announced its global campaign for the 2026 holiday season, “JOY: The Swarovski Musical.” Brand ambassador Ariana Grande stars in the campaign, which showcases the jewelry collection through a festive musical-themed production. The campaign launches Oct. 28.
High school students play on the official court of Kumamoto Masters Japan! “3rd 1DAY Kumamoto High School Masters” to be held Nov. 7, with special sponsorship from 麻生専門学校グループ
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麻生専門学校グループ will provide special sponsorship for the “3rd 1DAY Kumamoto High School Masters,” to be held at Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium on Nov. 7, 2026. The event will use the official courts of the international tournament “Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026,” with 13 high schools from the prefecture taking part.
Corporate business card management app “ネクスタ・メイシ” to exhibit at Japan’s one of the largest DX trade shows, “DX総合EXPO”
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東日印刷株式会社 develops and sells “ネクスタ・メイシ,” a business card management app for companies, and will exhibit at “DX総合EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 4 to 6.
コミクス creates AI training material that classifies 10 of the president’s tasks as “do it myself, ask, or delegate”
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株式会社コミクス has created a 10-page mini guide for small and midsize business owners. It classifies work into 3 categories—“do it myself, ask, or delegate”—and helps them consider approval processes for AI use.
アルコ株式会社 relocates its Tokyo branch to Shinagawa-Takanawa amid business expansion, significantly expands its permanent showroom and establishes a new brand hub
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アルコ株式会社 relocated and expanded its Tokyo branch to the 10th floor of “Ave.Takanawa” in Takanawa, Minato Ward, Tokyo, as its business grew. The new site will significantly expand its permanent showroom and establish a brand communications hub, strengthening ties with its Osaka headquarters.
Chestnuts, walnuts and fragrant roasted green tea: 船橋屋こよみ introduces 2 cup desserts to savor autumn and winter
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株式会社船橋屋 will offer 2 types of cup desserts, “Chestnut and Walnut Shiratama Zenzai” and “Roasted Green Tea Blancmange,” for a limited time starting Nov. 2, 2026, at its sister brand 船橋屋こよみ.
[都城高専] 株式会社共立電機製作所 and 株式会社共立電照 sign comprehensive collaboration agreement
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都城工業高等専門学校 has signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with 株式会社共立電機製作所 and 株式会社共立電照, launching cooperation to promote education, research, local communities and regional industries.
The aesthetics of square watches as envisioned by ルクルト in the 1940s: 3 watches with distinct looks arrive at Epoca d'Oro.
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PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro welcomes 3 square LECOULTRE watches from the 1940s. Featured are 3 models: Arabic Two-Tone (350,000 yen), Champagne Two-Tone (420,000 yen) and Black Roman (530,000 yen).
A knitting guide painstakingly illustrated step by step, designed to help everyone who has thought, “I want to try knitting with needles,” stay motivated through to the end!
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株式会社誠文堂新光社 will publish author Onodera Yuzukao’s beginner’s guide to knitting with needles, “A Manga Book That Makes Knitting with Needles Seriously, Incredibly Easy to Understand,” on Nov. 5, 2026. The 144-page book uses numerous diagrams to explain everything from the basics to advanced techniques.
[Live stream/ZOOM] Seminar on “Techniques for Estimating State of Charge and Degradation for Optimal Lithium-Ion Battery Management” to be held! Dec. 15 (Tuesday), hosted by (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ
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(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a live-streamed seminar on techniques for estimating the state of charge and degradation of lithium-ion batteries on Dec. 15, 2026, featuring Professor Masahiro Fukui of 立命館大学 as the lecturer.
[阪神梅田本店] Cafes from across Japan gather at Shokusai Terrace! A host of carefully crafted offerings will be available, including pudding topped with towering cream and curry beloved for more than half a century.
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“Jun Kissa Hanshin vol.6” will be held from Nov. 11 to 16 at Shokusai Terrace on the 1st floor of 阪神梅田本店. Famous establishments from across Japan will take part, selling specially selected menu items and goods.
[緑の風リゾート きたゆざわ・湯元ホロホロ山荘] “Winter Travel Support” includes a ¥1,000 property credit for 1 person♪ Head to Kitayuzawa Onsen with everyone this winter!
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野口観光マネジメント株式会社, operator of 緑の風リゾートきたゆざわ and 湯元ホロホロ山荘, has begun offering a winter travel support accommodation plan for a limited time from Dec. 1 through Mar. 31. The plan includes a ¥1,000 property credit for 1 person.
[3 Kitayuzawa properties] On sale: “Hokkaido Residents Only / Sports Team Support Plan with 10% Off at the Gift Shop”!
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野口観光マネジメント株式会社 has begun selling the “Hokkaido Residents Only / Sports Team Support Plan with 10% Off at the Gift Shop” at 3 properties in the Kitayuzawa area, supporting 3 professional sports teams in Hokkaido.
株式会社むさしの サカエ建材 announces its first barrel sauna installation at a private residence
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株式会社むさしの サカエ建材 has announced a barrel sauna installation at a private residence in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, and plans to publish a “Home Barrel Sauna Installation Checklist” based on the project and open a consultation service.
Facts
Can be used by 3–4 people
[Guide publication date] Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
[Consultation service opens] Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026