メディカルブロー’s Watanatsu places 3rd in the world at WULOP WORLD FINAL 2026
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Watanatsu of medical tattoo brand メディカルブロー placed 3rd in the world in the powder brows category at the international competition “WULOP WORLD FINAL 2026,” held in Turkey in October 2026.
株式会社レクストコマース changes its name to 株式会社Nestoria, moving to a new structure as a real estate management specialist
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株式会社レクストコマース, a subsidiary of 株式会社リアルエステート, has changed its name to 株式会社Nestoria and transitioned its business structure to operate as the specialist company responsible for real estate management within the REVE HOLDINGSグループ.
[Projected annual yield: 16.5%] Subscription closes for TECROWD104, a TECROWD capital-gains fund investing in “Mongolia Premium Residence『Edelmont』#05”
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Subscriptions have closed for TECROWD104, a fund investing in a condominium project in Mongolia on the real estate crowdfunding platform TECROWD, operated by TECRA株式会社.
[Solving nighttime practice problems] Improve quietly, at night and even at home
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株式会社YOCABITO sells the quiet basketballs “家練球-忍-” and “家練球-極-,” which allow quiet practice indoors, addressing shortened club activities and noise concerns.
Facts
Club activity time is no more than 2 hours per 1 weekday
Approximately 70% or more of junior high and high school basketball club members nationwide
Approximately 80% or more of the parents who responded
The sound of dribbling reaches approximately 65–70 dB (equivalent to the sound of a bus in motion or cicadas calling)
Cuts the loud sound of regular basketballs being dribbled by nearly 50%
国土交通省 and 公益財団法人日本離島センター will hold “Islander 2026” in Ikebukuro on November 21 and 22. About 90 island organizations will exhibit, offering local products for sale, island cuisine and traditional performing arts.
The book “Solid Venture” by our representative, 大越匠, goes on sale today
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A book titled “Solid Venture” by 大越匠, representative of エンジェルラウンド株式会社, was released by 株式会社翔泳社 on October 28, 2026. It explains the management practices of profitable IPO companies and the concept of “solid ventures”; related materials are planned to be provided to those who preorder or purchase the book.
Repilates（リピラティス） | New store opening at リーフウォーク稲沢 in January! Store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions from December 5
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Repilates株式会社 will open a new store at リーフウォーク稲沢 in January 2027. Ahead of the grand opening, it will hold store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions starting December 5, 2026.
ヘプタゴン to exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” one of Japan’s largest comprehensive media events
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株式会社ヘプタゴン will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” a comprehensive media event taking place at Makuhari Messe from November 18 to 20, 2026. The exhibition theme is “The answers were found in the field in regional Japan.” It will showcase customer case studies from RAB青森放送 and UHB北海道文化放送, as well as a cloud recovery solution powered by Clumio from Commvault社.
Facts
November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
Booth No.: 7505
Reduced by up to about one-third
Has delivered results on more than 350 projects to date
[Survey on Family Structure and Real Estate Investment] 42.1% of unmarried people “would not want to consult a real estate company in the first place,” 2.4 times the 17.2% of married people. Consultation experience: 11.8% among people with children and 3.4% among those without children
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Propally株式会社 analyzed the results of an April 2026 survey on attitudes toward real estate investment consultations. The findings showed that 42.1% of unmarried respondents said they “would not want to consult a real estate company in the first place,” 2.4 times the figure for married respondents (17.2%), and that consultation experience tended to be more common among people with children.
The spoon that reaches the bottom is inside a locked box. A new nighttime parfait, “Parfait Mystery,” that you can’t eat until you solve the puzzle!
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株式会社エクスペリフル will begin serving “Parfait Mystery: First Night,” a puzzle-solving parfait available during evening hours only, at the puzzle café はてな珈琲店 starting November 4, 2026.
On October 30 and 31, Halloween weekend, visit clubs and bars around Shibuya. “Shibuya Halloween Night Fest 2026” will also begin accepting participants at 19:00 on the day!
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株式会社MK.creators, operator of イベントサーチ, announced that “Shibuya Halloween Night Fest 2026,” a bar-hopping event hosted by 渋谷ハロウィンナイトフェス実行委員会, is underway through October 31. Registration takes place at LUXURY LOUNGE MILAS 渋谷 from 19:00 each day, and a wristband allows entry to participating venues.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
From 19:00
Under 20 years old
Companies mentioned：株式会社MK.creators、イベントサーチ、渋谷ハロウィンナイトフェス実行委員会、LUXURY LOUNGE MILAS 渋谷、SHIBUYA DJ BAR LITTS、BRAND SHIBUYA、OAK BAR SHIBUYA、or（ミヤシタパーク）
Using data to capture learning opportunities spreading across the region: launch of “cram school and education classroom data” for the Kinki region’s 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures
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株式会社Review has begun offering 6 new data packages covering cram schools and education-related classrooms across the Kinki region’s 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures through its YOROZU DATA platform.
[Taking place November 12 (Thursday)] スカイディスク to exhibit at the “21st Shinkin Business Matching Business Fair 2026”
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株式会社スカイディスク will exhibit at the “21st Shinkin Business Matching Business Fair 2026,” taking place in Aichi Prefecture on November 12, 2026, and demonstrate “Optimal Works,” a production planning optimization solution powered by AI.
Half-price shisha campaign! Shisha lounge “煙間-エンマ-” to grand open at Yokohama West Exit on Monday, November 2, 2026
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株式会社FS.shake will grand open its new Yokohama West Exit location of the shisha lounge “煙間-エンマ-” on November 2, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will offer regular shisha at half price for 2 weeks starting November 2.
【THE KISS】Christmas collection captures the magical sparkle of stars and illuminations against clear winter scenery
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Jewelry brand 【THE KISS】, operated by 株式会社ザ・キッス, will release a limited Christmas collection on November 1, 2026, inspired by the clarity and sparkle of winter scenery.
[Chapeau Funabashi’s 11th anniversary] Popular “Matcha Assortment Anmitsu” returns for a limited time! Available for 10 days from October 30
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To mark Chapeau Funabashi’s 11th anniversary, 株式会社船橋屋 will sell its popular “Matcha Assortment Anmitsu” for a limited time from October 30 to November 8, 2026.
[Employee Benefits] E-fran holds its 77th company bus tour, hosted by the chairman! Enjoy all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat grapes and churrasco! A new graduate sales employee also shares what life is really like after joining! [Employee Interview]
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株式会社いーふらん held its 77th company bus tour, hosted by Chairman Watanabe Kikuo, featuring Shine Muscat grape picking in Yamanashi Prefecture and all-you-can-eat churrasco in Hon-Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture. In interviews with new graduates, employees expressed satisfaction with the benefits and performance-based compensation system.
Shimamura’s CLOSSHI private brand launches upgraded women’s knit caps, fashion accessories and boots from its FIBER HEAT series again this year!
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株式会社しまむら will sell women’s knit caps, fashion accessories and boots featuring anti-static and antibacterial, deodorizing functions from the FIBER HEAT series of its CLOSSHI private brand.
株式会社しまむら will sell rug pads, center rugs and room shoes from the enhanced-function FIBER HEAT PREMIUM series under its CLOSSHI PREMIUM private brand at ファッションセンターしまむら stores nationwide.
A new olive gray color joins the high-quality wireless headphones WH-1000XM6 (already on sale), which deliver the artist’s intended sound just as it is
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ソニーマーケティング is adding a new Olive Gray color to its high-quality wireless headphones WH-1000XM6 and will run a 10,000-yen cashback campaign for purchasers of eligible models to mark the 10th anniversary of the WH-1000X series.
Facts
10,000 yen (with purchase of an eligible model, use of the app and application)
Serious flaw found in PHP, which powers websites; Hokkaido company launches “PHP Kenkatsu Diagnosis” for businesses with no one to turn to for updates
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合同会社健適文化 has launched its PHP Kenkatsu Diagnosis service for businesses with no one to turn to for updates. The launch comes amid the discovery of a serious flaw in PHP; a Bitsight study found that only about one-third of sites were using the affected versions.
Facts
9.2 out of 10
Only about one-third
Announced on its website on October 24
10,000 yen (excluding tax)
Online (in-person meetings available in the Sapporo area) 30 minutes
Nichietsu: Improving safety and efficiency on molding floors with physical AI
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ニチエツ株式会社 has developed Zeroteach-AMR™, an autonomous transport technology that requires no teaching, and will give the first live demonstration of Zeroteach-mQMC, an unmanned system that automates mold changes at plastic molding factories, at IPF Japan2026, opening December 1.
Facts
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio is 5.34
Equipment docking with ±0.5 mm accuracy
To be held from December 1 to 5
Aims to secure orders for 5 sets in 2027
42 intellectual property assets in Japan and overseas
TikTok announces new Brand Safety Center at the APAC Responsible Media Forum 2026
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TikTok announced the TikTok Brand Safety Center and Brand Protection Playbook at the APAC Responsible Media Forum 2026, held in Singapore on October 27. It also released AI Safety Essentials in collaboration with Responsible Marketing Advisory and discussed the future of brand safety and advertising.
Facts
30 participants
30% higher
11% higher
More than 20 independent fact-checking organizations
60 languages
130 markets
More than 1 million videos
Approximately 0.4%
99.0% detected in advance
80.1% within 24 hours
97.4% was handled by... automated systems
More than 3 billion videos
Companies mentioned：TikTok、Bytedance株式会社、Responsible Marketing Advisory、Ipsos、International Fact-Checking Network、DoubleVerify、Integral Ad Science、Zefr、TikTok Shop
A book for parents and children to learn from smartphone mishaps that could be crimes: “Crime! The Complete Guide to Things That Could Be Illegal If You Don’t Know” goes on sale nationwide at bookstores and online shops starting November 6!
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repicbook株式会社 will release “Crime! The Complete Guide to Things That Could Be Illegal If You Don’t Know,” a book supervised by attorney Atsushi Hosono covering cases in which improper smartphone use could lead someone to become a criminal, on November 6, 2026.
コアテック breaks into Japan’s golf market with SmartPutt, a digital putting trainer powered by a smartphone
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株式会社CORETEC will debut SmartPutt, a smartphone-based digital putting trainer using its proprietary image recognition technology, through Japan’s crowdfunding platform Makuake.
Matsuoka Manufacturing, a Hiroshima-based stainless steel kitchen manufacturer, holds the “MATSUOKA Monozukuri Contest” to mark its 100th anniversary. Entries sought for new product ideas combining stainless steel and wood; the grand prize is 300,000 yen plus production by a skilled craftsperson
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株式会社松岡製作所 is holding the MATSUOKA Monozukuri Contest to mark its 100th anniversary in May 2027, seeking ideas for new products combining stainless steel and wood. The grand prize is 300,000 yen and production by a skilled craftsperson.
The finest specialty coffee in a small cup. Freeze-dried coffee to savor with 4 essays, Time Piece Coffee, begins presales on Makuake on Friday, October 30
Tokyo's decaf specialty shop de.coffee roasters, based in Suitengumae, fully launches its “Barista Dispatch & Pot Service” for events and corporate clients
A clear, approximately 1-minute animated guide to inheritance “don'ts”! Distribution begins on X and Instagram by 遺産相続手続まごころ代行センター
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遺産相続手続まごころ代行センター, operated by G1行政書士法人, began distributing short animations explaining mistakes in inheritance procedures on X and Instagram on Oct. 22, 2026. A joint campaign with the related book マンガでわかる相続手続き (KADOKAWA) will also be held.
Boosting employee cancer screening rates — Blue Industries株式会社 holds awareness seminar for companies
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Blue Industries株式会社 held an awareness seminar for オーエス株式会社 aimed at boosting cancer screening rates, conducted a survey of participants, and introduced its product bluedrop.
Facts
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
Detection rate rose from 77% to 91%
Approximately 99% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV infection
[Press Release Day; free for the first 5 companies] Create your first press release together in 60 minutes
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ハッピーPR株式会社 will run a free campaign for companies creating a press release for the first time, offering to create one together online in 60 minutes. The campaign is limited to the first 5 companies and is timed to coincide with “Press Release Day” on Oct. 28.
Horse-racing prediction site scams: excluding cases involving dating apps, over 60% of clients were men and more than half were aged 50 or older
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司法書士法人ライトストーン法務事務所 analyzed 239 horse-racing-related scam cases it handled from January 2025 through September 2026 and found that among victims whose cases did not involve dating apps, men and people aged 50 or older accounted for a high proportion.
Facts
239 cases
84.5%
66.5% women
85.8% in their 20s
62.2% men
51.4% aged 50 or older
202 cases involving dating apps
37 cases involving other channels, such as prediction sites
[Series shipments surpass 120,000!] New GRAY color added to Re/12CARE recovery leggings, a general medical device!
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株式会社i.D will release a new GRAY color of its Re/12CARE recovery leggings, a general medical device, in mid-October 2026. Cumulative shipments in the series have surpassed 120,000 pairs.
“メーカー就職2028,” a recruitment event for international students, set for Tokyo on March 3. Exhibitors wanted. Previous event generated 683 applications.
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株式会社ASIA Link announced that it will hold メーカー就職2028, a matching event for international students and manufacturers, in Tokyo on March 3, 2027, and is seeking exhibitors. A similar previous event received 683 applications.
Winter delicacies that pair perfectly with sake at 3・6・5酒場, served at “great-value prices”! For a limited time only: shirako for 328 yen and ankimo for 328 yen!
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株式会社コロワイドダイニング will offer shirako and ankimo at 3・6・5酒場 for a limited time, starting at 299 yen (328 yen including tax).
Seeking student entrepreneurs ready to take on the world. The GSEA Tokyo competition will be held on Jan. 13, 2027 (Wednesday).
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The GSEA Tokyo competition, hosted by the global entrepreneurial network EO, will be held on Jan. 13, 2027, and is accepting entries from student entrepreneurs.
Facts
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
17:00–19:30 (scheduled)
Thursday, March 4, 2027
January 5, 2027 (Tue.)
Established in the United States in 1987
Companies mentioned：EO、Entrepreneurs’ Organization、起業家機構、タイミー、サグリ、株式会社タイミー、サグリ株式会社、EO Tokyo Central
[New book] They seemed to be living ordinary lives, but their hearts were completely isolated — What we can do today, seen through the sites of special cleanup after lonely deaths: Report from the Scene of a Lonely Death, on sale Oct. 28
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範行 Kamesawa, representative of 関西クリーンサービス, has written Report from the Scene of a Lonely Death, which will be released by 幻冬舎新書 on Oct. 28. The book conveys the reality of lonely deaths as seen from special cleanup sites and offers a message on preventing social isolation.
[Ehime, Matsuyama] アート不動産 conducts “fire drill and safety confirmation drill” at its headquarters building
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株式会社アート不動産 conducted BCP training at its headquarters building in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, including evacuation guidance, initial firefighting, and a drill using its safety confirmation system. The response rate within 1 hour was approximately 90%.
SHO-SAN wins the SMB Excellent Company Award in the Web Marketing category for the 2nd consecutive year — Advancing AI use in the housing industry, marketing support, and an organization where young employees can take on challenges
Japan Frito-Lay adopts “Chemican SDS Management,” advancing centralized SDS management and update tracking to strengthen compliance for food utensils and packaging
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株式会社ケミカン’s SDS management platform, “Chemican SDS Management,” has been adopted by ジャパンフリトレー株式会社 to advance centralized SDS management and update tracking, strengthening compliance for food utensils and packaging.
Facts
Up to 500 SDS in its inventory
SDS issued or revised more than 5 years ago
More than 50 domestic and international laws and regulations
あなたのAI顧問株式会社 expands partnerships with professional service providers, strengthening its AI utilization support for small and midsize companies
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あなたのAI顧問株式会社 is expanding its partnerships with professional service providers to strengthen its AI utilization support for small and midsize companies.
Ukejutsu Busters turns 47,000 document conversion records into a knowledge graph
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Ukejutsu Busters has converted approximately 47,000 implementation records across 100 companies and 10 industries into a knowledge graph, and has begun automatically generating document conversion programs with AI agents. In tests involving 14 manufacturing business partners, the cell-level match rate for data entered into core systems reached 97.2%.
Organizational task execution support SaaS “Compul” to exhibit at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” held in Tokyo (Makuhari Messe, Hall 9: Booth A26-06)
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株式会社ThinQ Healthcare will exhibit its organizational task execution support SaaS “Compul” at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 4 to 6, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 4–6, 2026
Reduced costs equivalent to ¥40 million in annual personnel expenses
Reduced the workload of high performers, such as managers, by 70%
Officially launched in October 2023
We have received more than 400 inquiries to date
Achieved completion rates rising from 50% to over 90%
Supporting the execution capabilities of 6,000 employees
櫻井 沙緒理 of 清水建設 named one of 40 leaders under 40 driving change in the global construction industry
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Autodesk has announced “40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2026,” recognizing 40 leaders under 40 driving innovation in the construction industry. From Japan, 櫻井沙緒理 of 清水建設 was selected.
A new book, 『わが子が「主人公」になる』, by 渡邉美樹, chairman of ワタミグループ and director of 郁文館夢学園, has been released. It systematically introduces 郁文館夢学園’s “Dream Education,” based on more than 20 years of practice, and includes a conversation with the principal of 聖光学院.
Just introduce your favorite original character on X—PixAI and zeta collaborate on the 3rd track of their original character contest, running through Nov. 4.
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Metanomaly株式会社 launched the 3rd track, “Everyone’s Recommended Original Characters,” of “PixAI × zeta Original Character Contest 2026,” jointly organized by AI creation platform PixAI and AI character chat service zeta, on Oct. 26. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 4. Participants select a character on the zeta special page and post it on X.
株式会社Delight has announced a case study of Toridoll Holdings’ use of its AI scouting service “RecUp.” In the company’s new-graduate hiring, accepted job offers increased to 13, approximately 2 times the previous year’s figure, while scouting workload was reduced and the selection process improved.
Facts
Toridoll Holdings’ new-graduate recruitment team has 5 members
The staff member responsible for scouting spent 1–2 hours per 1 day creating and sending scouting messages, but
Accepted job offers through major platforms rose from 4 the previous year to 9
Other platforms also saw an increase from 1 the previous year to 4
Overall accepted job offers rose from 7 the previous year to 13
New releases: 4 D-ring canvas tote designs and a satin long happi coat, for everything from graduation and team send-off gifts to event merchandise and store promotions
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EC retailer CLAT-JAPAN, operated by 株式会社フォーカス, has launched 5 new items: 4 D-ring canvas tote designs and a satin long happi coat. They are aimed at graduation and team send-off gifts and event merchandise, and support embroidery and custom printing.
『Conan Exiles Enhanced』 and 『Aloft』 coming to PlayStation®5
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Funcom announced that 『Conan Exiles Enhanced』 is coming to PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play support. It also revealed that Astrolabe Interactive's 『Aloft』 will be released on PS5 in early 2027.
Facts
Today, Wednesday, October 28
Arrived in May 2026 as a free update for owners of the Steam version
Connect with the future and head into battle now! 『Crystal of Atlan』 × 『Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX』 collaboration officially launches on October 28
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Nuverse-developed RPG 『Crystal of Atlan』 is collaborating with the anime 『Ghost in the Shell: STAND ALONE COMPLEX』, starting October 28, 2026. The level cap will be raised to 80, and the Halloween event will also return.
Get closer to your favorite characters at “コミLab.”! A store featuring more than 1,500 official merchandise items, including 『原神』, 『ゼンレスゾーンゼロ』, and 『崩壊：スターレイル』, opens at the Miraiya Bookstore Hinode location
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株式会社未来屋書店 will reopen its Miraiya Bookstore Hinode location on October 30, 2026, introducing “コミLab.,” an entertainment corner featuring more than 1,500 official merchandise items from popular games including 『原神』.
[Japan Heritage “Okayama, the Birthplace of the Momotaro Legend” Promotion Council] Japan Heritage Experience Festival to be held: “Enjoy the World of the Momotaro Legend More, and Let It Spread Further!”
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The Japan Heritage “Okayama, the Birthplace of the Momotaro Legend” Promotion Council will hold a Japan Heritage Experience Festival at イオンモール岡山 on October 31, Reiwa 8.
Get your hands on the “ultimate carbon helmet”—the Naps Sports Carbon Helmet is set to go on sale exclusively at ナップス stores starting in November!
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株式会社ナップス will begin selling its original carbon helmet, the Naps Sports Carbon Helmet, from its private brand Naps Sports exclusively at ナップス stores starting in November 2026.
Facts
From November 2026
3K carbon
Capital: 50 million yen
Since its founding in 1962
A total of 33 locations
Average store sales-floor area: approximately 900 m²
[TechSuite株式会社] [Industry-Specific Survey No. 27] AI検索パートナーズ surveys AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing VC, lending support, and fundraising consultants | Top-ranked appearance rate: 12.5%
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AI検索パートナーズ, operated by TechSuite株式会社, conducted a survey by asking ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot questions about VC, lending support, and fundraising consultants. The top-ranked appearance rate was 12.5%, and the results showed a long-tail structure spanning 105 companies observed.
Facts
72 AI responses collected
The top 5 accounted for a combined 19.0% of total mentions
105 companies were observed
Companies specializing in startup fundraising support stood out at 38.9%
Companies' own official websites ranked highest at 42.9%
Comparison and matching portals and media also accounted for 39.8%
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、TFCO株式会社、バクヤスAI 記事代行
Exterior products maker Takano to exhibit at Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026, showcasing the freestanding awning “リパーロビスタ,” scheduled for release on December 1
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タカノ株式会社 will exhibit at Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 25 to 27, 2026, showcasing new products including the freestanding awning “リパーロビスタ,” scheduled for release on December 1.
Bamboo and Light: an exhibition exploring bamboo and light opens Friday, December 11 | 駿府の工房 匠宿, Shizuoka
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駿府の工房 匠宿 in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, operated by 株式会社創造舎, will hold “Bamboo and Light,” an exhibition of Suruga bamboo latticework, from December 11, 2026, to February 8, 2027. The program includes a special public viewing of “Juan,” an assembly-style tea room designed by Shigeru Uchida, as well as hands-on events such as making round bamboo strips.
Facts
From Friday, December 11, 2026, through Monday, February 8, 2027
Designed by him in 1993
Marking the 10th anniversary of his death
Designated a nationally recognized traditional craft in 1976
It began in 1840 (Tenpo 11)
Extremely fine round bamboo strips measuring just about 0.8 mm in diameter
Fee: 1,000 yen
Price: ¥5,000 (Kodama)
¥3,500 (Tsuta no Hosomichi)
Price: ¥5,800
Price: ¥8,800
“Bamboo Charcoal Pudding and Mariko Black Tea” ¥1,000
The popular “Moon-Viewing Carbonara” is back as a soup pasta! Two superb, blissful soup pasta dishes featuring the bounty of Hokkaido in winter. Specialty fresh-pasta restaurant Mugi to Tamago launches them for a limited time starting November 2!
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株式会社イーストン will offer 2 soup pasta dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients for a limited time starting November 2, 2026, at its 7 Mugi to Tamago locations in the Kanto region.
[Taking place November 18-20] Advantech to exhibit at EdgeTech+ 2026
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アドバンテック株式会社 will exhibit at “EdgeTech＋ 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from November 18 to 20, 2026. It will display products at the Taiwan AI Pavilion booth and the Co-Creation Partner booth, and President 横見光 will deliver a special presentation.
Marketing OS “ENSOR” adds feature for directly uploading design data in PSD, TIF, and AI formats
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REHATCH株式会社 announced that an update to its marketing OS “ENSOR” now makes it possible to upload design data in PSD, TIF, and AI formats directly to the production screen.
Marketing OS “ENSOR” now supports PDF downloads of HTML reports and landing pages
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REHATCH株式会社 has added a feature to its marketing OS “ENSOR” that lets users download HTML reports and landing pages created with the AI feature “Super Agent” as PDFs.
Holds “2026 Partnership Meeting” with business partners
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株式会社LIXIL住宅研究所 held its “2026 Partnership Meeting” on October 5, 2026, to strengthen partnerships with business partners and collaborate on product development. The meeting was held for the 3rd time, and concrete results were reported, including the development of アイフルホーム’s “FAVO PREMIUM.”
ドリーム・アーツ launches “SmartDB Evangelist Certification Program” — certifying instructors to develop DX leaders amid IT talent shortages and the expanded use of AI
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株式会社ドリーム・アーツ has launched the “SmartDB Evangelist Certification Program” for advanced holders of the SmartDB Specialist Certification (SCS), against a backdrop of IT talent shortages and the expanded use of AI. It has begun training instructors to lead DX initiatives.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
More than 5,000 people certified to date
Course expertise built through more than 200 sessions over 2 years
CRM/MA tool “カスタマーリングス” adds an “AI Agent” to support marketers’ work
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株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング has added an “AI Agent” to its CRM/MA tool “カスタマーリングス” to support marketers’ work, and has begun offering a segment creation feature.
Organizational task execution support SaaS “Compul” to exhibit at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” held in Tokyo (Makuhari Messe, Hall 9: Booth A26-06)
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株式会社ThinQ Healthcare will exhibit at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” held at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026, where it will introduce “コンプル,” a SaaS platform that supports the execution of organizational tasks.
Facts
Reduced costs equivalent to ¥40 million in annual personnel expenses
Reduced the workload of high performers, such as managers, by 70%
Officially launched in October 2023
Held at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026
Booth number A26-06
We have received more than 400 inquiries to date
Achieved completion rates rising from 50% to over 90%
Supporting the execution capabilities of 6,000 employees
Plaid to hold online conference “INSIGHT DAY 2026” on November 18
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株式会社プレイド will hold “INSIGHT DAY 2026,” an online conference for marketing, DX, and CX departments, on November 18, 2026. Keynote speakers 藤原義昭 of 株式会社300Bridge and 高柳慶太郎 of Plaid will discuss generating business results through understanding customer context and organizational renewal.
Creating new value through Itabashi agriculture: 49th Itabashi Agriculture Festival to be held!
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板橋区 will hold the “49th Itabashi Agriculture Festival” for 2 days, on November 14 and 15, Reiwa 8, around Akatsuka Gymnasium Street. With a focus on creating new value through urban agriculture, the event will feature a parade of a vegetable treasure ship and direct sales of agricultural products.
First-ever 資さんうどん vending machine at a train station: 資さんうどん vending machine arrives at JR大宮駅 in Saitama Prefecture!
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株式会社資さん has installed a frozen udon vending machine for the first time inside JR大宮駅 in Saitama Prefecture and began selling “Niku Goboten Udon” and “Goboten Udon.”
King of Conte 2026 champions ジェラードン make an unexpected move into picture books with a “paper theater”! Recreate a legendary routine with AC部
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King of Conte 2026 champions ジェラードン have released the interactive paper theater book “とおりぬけ！” in collaboration with creative team AC部. ジェラードン conceived the story, and AC部 handled the writing and illustrations.
“Transformation” is its specialty! What costume will Shirotan wear for Halloween?
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Preview images, cast, staff, and broadcast and streaming information have been released for episode 5, “A Delicious Halloween,” of the TV anime “しろたん,” airing on October 31, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
Episode 5
4:29 p.m.
11:10 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:15
4:30 p.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社テレビ朝日、テレビ朝日、青森朝日放送、長野朝日放送、ステイラック、レスプリ、シンエイ動画、クリエイティブヨーコ、YouTube、TVer、テレ朝動画、ABEMA、TELASA、Amazon Prime Video、Hulu、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、dアニメストア、DMM TV、バンダイチャンネル、Rチャンネル、アニメタイムズ、Lemino、J:COM STREAM、milplus
Notice of seminar on Thursday, November 26, 2026: “Creativity Emerges Between People — Exploring the Conditions for Trust and Creativity Through Gorilla Groups and Corporate Organizations”
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株式会社アマナ will hold a seminar on November 26, 2026, featuring speakers 山極壽一 and 中西裕子. The theme is “Creativity Emerges Between People,” and the seminar will examine organizational trust and creativity through research on gorilla groups.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Capacity: 50 people
Projects numbering 10,000 per year
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アマナ、総合地球環境学研究所、京都大学、資生堂、Reframe Studio
LayerX to hold “AI Accounting Day 2026” on Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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株式会社LayerX will hold “AI Accounting Day 2026” at Kanda Myojin Hall on December 9, 2026. The conference will feature case studies and discussions on responding to new lease accounting rules and improving the efficiency and automation of accounting work using AI.
QommonsAI training held in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture — A first step toward using generative AI, from “I didn’t know how to use it” to “I want to try it”
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On October 7, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held training on using its generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for staff in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, and confirmed that participants were more eager to use it in their work.
Facts
28 attendees in person
18 attendees online
25 attendees via internal broadcast
15 people on site
22 attendees online
19 attendees via internal broadcast
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
夜と私のこと marks its 1st anniversary with the release of its 12th single, “グラデーション.” A look at where 夜と私のこと stands today as it continues to evolve.
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The Japanese-Korean unit 夜と私のこと marked its 1st anniversary and released its 12th single, “グラデーション.” The group continues to release new songs every month and perform live.
【New Publication】Next-Generation Sensing Technologies in the Age of Physical AI: The Full Picture, from Materials and Devices to AI Architecture. Published by （株）シーエムシー・リサーチ
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株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ will publish a new book on October 16, 2026, covering the full picture of next-generation sensing technologies in the age of physical AI, from materials and devices to AI architecture: “Next-Generation Sensing Technologies in the Age of Physical AI: The Full Picture, from Materials and Devices to AI Architecture.”
Facts
Publication date: October 16, 2026
Format: A4 size, softcover, 219 pages
List price: 180,000 yen (print edition, before tax)
(198,000 yen including tax)
Bundle price (book + PDF edition CD): 240,000 yen before tax
New brand experience venues for Black Label and Yebisu to open on the 4th floor of the Ginza Lion Building on Tuesday, Oct. 27
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サッポロビール株式会社 announced that “Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label BEER AJITO” and “YEBISU BEER HALL TOKYO” opened on October 27 on the 4th floor of the Ginza Lion Building, operated by its group company 株式会社サッポロライオン.
【阪急うめだ本店】The “Umeda Flea Market” will be held for the first time from Wednesday, Nov. 11! Around 70 distinctive shops to gather, inspiring style and curiosity
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The “Umeda Flea Market” will be held for the first time at 阪急うめだ本店 starting November 11, 2026, bringing together around 70 shops featuring vintage goods and creators’ items.
【阪急うめだ本店】Making its Kansai debut! Okinawan brown sugar sweets specialist ブラックシュガーマイスター沖縄, from Naha, to hold a limited-time sale starting Wednesday, Nov. 4
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Okinawan brown sugar sweets specialist ブラックシュガーマイスター沖縄, from Naha, will open a pop-up store for the first time in Kansai at the Tree Terrace on the basement 1st floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from November 4 to 10, 2026.
【Fukuoka Prefectural Government】Matching job seekers looking to enter a new field with companies!
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Fukuoka Prefecture will hold a joint company information session for the autumn season in the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu areas, matching job seekers aiming to enter a new field with companies in the prefecture.
Facts
5 fields: manufacturing, IT, agriculture, construction, and security
“Smacho”: ベリーベストグループ pre-launches online mediation service for businesses in the debt collection sector
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株式会社弁護士JPオンライン調停センター, a group company of ベリーベストグループ, has pre-launched “Smacho,” an online dispute resolution (ODR) service for businesses in the debt collection sector.
We want more people to discover the appeal of Nada Gogo, “Japan’s top sake-producing region.”
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ヤノ運動用品株式会社（RUN JOURNEY） will hold the “Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour RUN” on November 28, 2026, a running event that visits 24 sake breweries in Nada Gogo. Limited to the first 50 participants, the event offers an experience of Japanese sake culture through tastings and learning.
Differentiating a transport business starts with clearly stating “what cargo you can carry in which areas” — ハコプロ announces results of a survey of shipper users
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株式会社LIGO announced the results of a survey of shippers using the transport company portal ハコプロ. The most important factor in choosing a carrier was “service area (origin and destination),” at 55.6%, followed by “price and cost” (22.2%), “speed and ability to handle urgent requests” (11.1%), “vehicles and equipment” (7.4%), and “compliance” (3.7%). The company concluded that shippers narrow down their options based on areas where transport is available before comparing prices, making it important for transport companies to specify the areas and types of goods they can handle.
Kashiwa-no-ha was once a military airfield. Kashiwa-focused media outlet かしわっぷ publishes a feature tracing around 150 years of the area’s history
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Kashiwa-focused media outlet かしわっぷ, operated by 株式会社プラッタ, has published a feature tracing around 150 years of land use changes in the Kashiwa-no-ha area (pastureland → land clearing → airfield → university → smart city). In light of the town’s 20th anniversary of community development in November 2026, the article presents the history chronologically based on historical records.
【NVIDIA® Jetson Thor™】【GMSL2】【GMSL3】【FPD-Link】Development kit connects up to 8 cameras, linking the “eyes” of robots and autonomous vehicles
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アスメック株式会社 began handling the TRD1 series, a camera connection development kit from SENSING社 for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor, on October 26. The company offers 3 models supporting connections for up to 8 cameras, helping reduce development workload in robotics and autonomous driving.
GLOBALTREE holds first-ever “Ranma-sensei’s ECO Science Show” on a scale of about 640 people! Children and their families from 58 facilities inside and outside Tochigi Prefecture enjoy learning about the environment and disaster preparedness
【Breaking away from in-house data management】“End data chaos with a ‘world-standard’ model” Practical guide 『【Complete Guide】A Textbook for Practicing Data Management Through a World-Standard Framework』 released free of charge
Large-scale horror survival event spanning ロブロックス, “The Hollow,” now underway!
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ロブロックス is holding a large-scale horror survival event called “The Hollow” through October 31. 9 well-known horror games are crossing over, with limited-edition items and live streams by creators among the offerings.
[宏碁遊戲-創] Announcement on behalf of subsidiary Winking Studios Limited regarding the execution of its share buyback
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
宏碁遊戲-創 subsidiary Winking Studios Limited announced its treasury share purchases on 115年10月27日, purchasing 133,800 shares that day and holding a cumulative 2,624,000 shares.
Facts
Winking Studios Limited conducted treasury share purchases on 115年10月27日.
The total number of shares purchased was 133,800.
The purchase price was SGD 0.21022 per share.
宏碁遊戲-創 holds 57.19% of the shares of Winking Studios Limited.
The cumulative number of shares purchased to date was 2,624,000.
【菱光】 announced that its board approved filing a lawsuit over the nonpayment at maturity of overseas convertible bonds held by the company.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
菱光科技 (8249) held convertible bonds issued by eJoule that were not repaid at maturity. After negotiations over an extension broke down and a demand for payment went unanswered, its board resolved on 115年10月27日 to sue eJoule to protect its creditor and shareholder interests.
Facts
The board of directors of 菱光科技股份有限公司 approved filing a lawsuit over the nonpayment at maturity of overseas convertible bonds held by the company.
菱光科技 subscribed for convertible bonds issued by eJoule in three installments, with an original total investment of US$8.5 million.
The convertible bonds were scheduled to mature on 民國115年9月29日.
菱光科技 and eJoule failed to reach agreement on the extension terms. A formal demand for payment of the convertible bonds at maturity was also made, but eJoule still did not pay.
菱光科技 formally sent a demand letter on 民國115年10月1日.
The original investment in this case was US$8.5 million, and its book value as of the end of August was NTD252,841 thousand.
Companies mentioned：菱光科技股份有限公司、eJoule International Limited.