“For New Year’s soba, try cold meat soba.” 山形県河北町, birthplace of cold meat soba, publishes special soba feature page
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山形県河北町 published a special soba feature page in Oct. 2026 on its hometown tax donation portal, highlighting its status as the birthplace of cold meat soba.
Build a world-class business on your own. “SOLO STARTUP,” a media platform for hands-on testing of overseas AI and SaaS, launches
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株式会社サイネットプラス launched “SOLO STARTUP,” a media platform for solo entrepreneurs and sole proprietors, on Oct. 28, 2026. The platform offers hands-on reviews and catalogs of overseas AI and SaaS products to support tool selection and business automation.
“No. 1 in rental karting worldwide. But not yet at the top in racing karting.” 42-year-old Makoto Kubo heads to the world finals for the first time in 17 years
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Racing kart driver Makoto Kubo, ranked 1st in the 2026 domestic ROTAX MAX Masters annual standings, will represent Japan at the “ROTAX MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2026,” returning to the world finals for the first time in 17 years. The 42-year-old Kubo is aiming to become world champion in the DD2 Masters class and is raising funds through crowdfunding.
“Nagato, a sacred place for classical performing arts” revitalization project: Official website launched for a plan to establish a foundation for regional arts activities through Chikamatsu’s “The Battles of Coxinga” and the legend of Yang Guifei
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公益財団法人長門市文化振興財団 and the Bunraku Association have launched the official website for the “Nagato, a sacred place for classical performing arts” revitalization project, which aims to create and stage a ningyo joruri puppet theater work combining Chikamatsu’s “The Battles of Coxinga” with the legend of Yang Guifei. A performance and talk show will be held at ルネッサながと on March 25, Reiwa 9.
Art created by people in the age of AI. PLACZ Group to hold “FROM@N 2026 in Bangkok.,” a contemporary art exhibition featuring 5 Japanese artists, at GALLERY CURU in Bangkok starting Nov. 21
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PLACZ Group will hold “FROM@N 2026 in Bangkok.,” a contemporary art exhibition featuring 5 Japanese artists, at GALLERY CURU in Bangkok, Thailand, starting Nov. 21, 2026.
Changing the workplace atmosphere that makes it hard for people in public-facing jobs to hydrate! In a demonstration with Ion Water and Keio Corporation, approximately 90% said it had become easier to hydrate
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大塚製薬 conducted a demonstration of hydration conditions for train drivers and conductors in partnership with 京王電鉄. After awareness-raising tools were introduced, approximately 90% said it had become easier to hydrate than before, with changes observed in workplace atmosphere and behavior.
Facts
98.3% said, “Regular hydration is necessary even in places visible to customers.”
74.4% said they had hesitated to hydrate
71.9% said they had increased how often they hydrate in places visible to customers
91.2% said, “The workplace as a whole has become an environment where it is easier to hydrate.”
Reached 67.5%
90.4% said, “We are glad we introduced hydration with Ion Water.”
93.4% answered, “I would like to continue drinking it in the future.”
不動産AI総合研究所 releases “Real Estate AI Tools Chaos Map 2026”
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不動産AI総合研究所 (operated by 株式会社WIG) has released “Real Estate AI Tools Chaos Map 2026,” which organizes AI tools for real estate businesses by business type and workflow. It features 83 services and feature additions, and the PDF is available for free download.
“Employees building communities outside the company” becomes a training program. スポンド launches 3 corporate human resource development programs
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株式会社スポンド will launch 3 corporate human resource development programs on Oct. 28, 2026. Through hands-on training in which participants build communities outside their companies, they will learn how to build relationships of trust and foster initiative.
Facts
3 human resource development programs for businesses
Starting October 28, 2026
Put them into practice one at a time over 6 months
Expand the group to around 8 peers
A total of 12 sessions is standard
Sponsorship revenue increased by about 200 million yen year over year
Akur8 launches “Akur8 Agents,” an AI agent specialized in actuarial work to streamline insurance pricing operations
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Akur8 has launched “Akur8 Agents,” a specialized AI agent designed to streamline actuarial work. The first release, “Akur8 Agents for pricing,” offers no-code process automation and guidance features.
Computer select shop and pc (formerly PC SHOP BEST) officially opens its online store. The shop, a 2-time Rakuten Shop of the Month (category award) winner, brings purchasing and trade-ins together in one place
Genedata expands AI drug discovery workflows with NVIDIA BioNeMo open models, including newly released RFD4-Proteina
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Genedata announced that it has added NVIDIA BioNeMo’s open model “RFD4-Proteina” to its AI drug discovery workflow, providing an integrated platform to support researchers through a continuous learning cycle from molecular design to experimental validation.
Facts
Continuing its journey for more than 25 years
Approximately 60,000 employees
Companies mentioned:Genedata、NVIDIA、ダナハーコーポレーション、Danaher、ジーンデータ株式会社、Genedata KK、Genedata AG
[From ¥50,000 per month] Bring a proven social media professional onto your team as a flexible resource. Social Editor launches its SNS advisory service
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株式会社Social Editor has launched an “SNS advisory service” for ¥50,000 per month or more, allowing businesses to hire social media operations experts as flexible resources.
Cross Bridge releases “KOMAYAKA (コマヤカ),” a Shopify app for e-commerce stores. It brings together delivery date and time selection for domestic shipments, a business-day calendar, and address verification. Try it with the free plan
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Cross Bridge released “KOMAYAKA (コマヤカ),” an e-commerce app for Shopify, on Oct. 21, 2026. For stores shipping within Japan, the app combines delivery date and time selection in the cart, a business-day calendar, and address verification at checkout and after ordering. It offers a free plan and a Standard plan for US$9.99 per month.
株式会社フブキ launches “FUBUKI BLOCKS,” a system that lets anyone at a company update AI-generated web pages through an admin console
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株式会社フブキ began offering “FUBIKI BLOCKS” on Oct. 28, 2026, a system that lets anyone at a company safely update AI-generated web pages through an admin console. It uses the CMS on HubSpot and is designed to prevent broken layouts and dependence on individual employees.
[ALLMASIL] Korean premium hair care brand exhibits at Shibuya POP UP “Sample House” and Qoo10’s “Mega Po” event starts Nov. 1!
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Korean premium hair care brand “ALLMASIL” will exhibit at the “Qoo10 Sample House” pop-up store in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Qoo10 will hold its “Mega Po” points-back event starting Nov. 1.
Facts
Through December 27, 2026 (Sunday)
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Friday, November 6
Up to 15% back in points
Regular price: 3,250 yen (tax included)
10 Premium Repair Hair Mask (300 mL)
9 Protein Silk Hair Essence (200 mL)
8-Second Time Energy Hair Mask (100mL)
5 Salon Hair CMC Shampoo (300mL)
Shop coupons also available (10%)
Companies mentioned:BIJU KOREA CO., LTD.、ALLMASIL、Qoo10
“Trying harder” is no longer sustainable: New book helps conscientious people break free from draining workstyles [脱力キャリア~自分を後回しにする働き方をやめよう~] goes on sale
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Mako Sano, representative of キャリアコンサルティング総研株式会社, will release her new book, 『脱力キャリア~自分を後回しにする働き方をやめよう~』, through セルバ出版 on October 28, 2026. The book proposes a way to build a career without putting yourself last, helping conscientious people break free from draining workstyles. It has attracted considerable attention, selling out on Amazon.co.jp shortly after sales began. It is also set to be adopted as a teaching resource for public vocational training.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
Oct. 23
List price: 1,980 yen
Page count: 256 pages
Involved in career support for more than 6000 people in total
Moved approximately 800 articles from WordPress without changing their URLs. Builds official websites for hotels, ryokan and vacation rentals using the same design, starting at 50,000 yen
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株式会社Yado View moved its official website from WordPress, maintaining the URLs of approximately 800 articles and increasing search clicks. The company offers official website development for hotels, ryokan and vacation rentals using the same method, starting at 50,000 yen.
赤れんがワインガーデン2026, a two-day event to taste and learn about Hokkaido's Japanese wines, makes its debut November 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday) at the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building!
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株式会社北海道新聞社, 株式会社電通北海道 and 有限会社インターリンクジャパン will hold 赤れんがワインガーデン2026 for the first time on November 21 and 22, 2026, at the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building. The event aims to introduce the stories and history behind wine through tastings of Japanese wines from Hokkaido and offerings including premium dinners featuring conversations with producers.
“They're all dishonest real estate agents!”—not anymore. In an era when “正直不動産” is drawing attention, 4 real estate professionals go against the trend of hiding personal names and publish real-name case studies on problem-solving
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株式会社K-コンサルティング has published an e-book edition (September 19, 2026) and a paperback edition (November 1, 2026) of 『顧客に寄り添う不動産コンサルティング: 問題解決の事例集vol.10』, a book featuring case studies in which 4 real estate professionals reveal their real names and share how they solved problems.
Facts
4 real estate professionals
Published on September 19, 2026
The paperback edition will be published on November 1 of the same year
“ニット給与AIチェック,” a tool for cross-checking payroll results, officially launches
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株式会社knit officially launched ニット給与AIチェック on October 28, 2026. The service cross-checks payroll results against attendance records, employee information, internal regulations and other data.
株式会社イノウエ企画, operator of the brown rice cup noodle brand “BiNoo,” changes its company name to “株式会社BiNoo”
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株式会社イノウエ企画, which operates the brown rice cup noodle brand “BiNoo,” changed its company name to “株式会社BiNoo” effective September 30, 2026. The change aligns the company name with the brand for greater clarity, and the company also relocated its head office.
[Amagasaki, Hyogo / 五風] New lavish 二-in-one course! Enjoy tiger pufferfish and yakiniku together in a private room Copy
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五風, a restaurant specializing in fugu and yakiniku in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, began offering a new course on December 1 that lets diners freely combine fugu and yakiniku.
[Osaka / Umeda] Days Beauty Clinic Osaka to open on December 26, 2026
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Days Beauty Clinic, operated by 医療法人社団FOR DAYS, plans to open its Osaka clinic on the 11th floor of PRIME GATE UMEDA in Osaka's Umeda district on December 26, 2026.
FCA opens online legal consultation service for music creators
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一般社団法人日本音楽作家団体協議会(FCA) has opened an online legal consultation service for freelance music creators. The initial consultation is completely free, and consultations are handled by lawyers familiar with business practices in the music industry and copyright law.
Premium golfwear brand AMAZINGCRE unveils 5 styles for its 26FW collection featuring its signature “Accordion Band” construction
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Premium golfwear brand AMAZINGCRE, operated by 株式会社AMCR JAPAN, is offering 5 styles from its 26FW collection featuring its signature “Accordion Band” construction through its official online store and retail locations.
The second half of the Tokyo venue opens today! New exhibits for the second half of “MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary” unveiled!
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The latter-period exhibition opened at the Tokyo venue of “MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary,” hosted by MAPPA, and details of the new works area were unveiled. The dates for the Fukuoka venue and information on advance ticket sales were also announced.
Facts
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary
Original2027年1月30日(土)から3月28日(日)まで
Original本日10月28日(水)10:00より
General: 2,000 yen
Goods Set Ticket A (Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc): 4,000 yen
A plan that includes amenities from skincare brand “TEUDU” is now available at Hiraizumi Club~farm&resort~, a private-rental traditional farmhouse resort in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture
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Skincare brand “TEUDU” from エスヴィータ株式会社 has been selected as an amenity at 平泉倶楽部~fam&resort~, a traditional farmhouse resort in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, operated by 株式会社パソナ東北創生. A limited accommodation plan will be available on 一休.com starting Nov. 1, 2026.
神戸チョコレート株式会社 will hold a 4th anniversary fair for “KOBE CHOCO” starting Oct. 31, 2026, featuring limited-edition products, new menu items and prize draws.
KUHON, which offers “tools for worship” suited to modern life, to roll out its 2026 autumn collection in stages. First release goes on sale Nov. 13
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株式会社KUHON will roll out its 2026 fall/winter collection in stages, including new “tools for worship” designed for modern life. The first release, YORAI Wide, will go on sale Nov. 13, with SUI and FLOAT among the products planned for December. A POP-UP will also be held in Daikanyama on Nov. 28 and 29.
A total of 1,600 groups took part over 3 days! Record-breaking crowds at “My Dog’s Quest: Halloween Land,” an immersive experience for dogs and their owners, at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse!
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“My Dog’s Quest ~HALLOWEEN LAND~,” an immersive experience planned and operated by ワンコnowa, a leading Japanese dog media outlet, was held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026, drawing a total of 1,600 groups.
Broken bamboo swords and bamboo from abandoned groves in Kyoto turned into deodorizing charcoal. ANDBAM and 東山堂 launch an upcycling initiative
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株式会社Ready ON is launching an upcycling project for “東山堂 original deodorizing charcoal,” using broken bamboo swords and bamboo from abandoned groves in Kyoto in collaboration with 株式会社東山堂.
Facts
Delivering martial arts equipment to more than 70 countries worldwide
Kyoto City has approximately 660 hectares of bamboo groves
About 4割 of them are unmanaged, abandoned bamboo groves
A first-of-its-kind sales growth service focused on “increasing interview rates” in recruitment ── “初回面談くん” rebranded
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スイッチ株式会社 has rebranded its service for recruitment agencies, “初回面談くん,” as an industry-first sales growth service and revamped its website. The company has improved interview rates at more than 95% of its client organizations to date, focusing on interview-rate improvements—which require less time and money and have a major impact—in the sales equation of number of leads × interview rate × conversion rate × average fee.
Facts
More than 95% of client organizations
4 factors that determine sales
More than 30,000 job seekers
Interview rates improved by at least 10 percentage points
See how employees use Claude. AI Portalize adds detailed reports showing how Claude Code and Cowork are used, which models are selected for different tasks, and even accounts that have become inactive
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AI Portalize株式会社 has enhanced its organizational AI usage reports, making it possible to track in detail employees’ use of Claude Code and Cowork, their model choices, and unused accounts.
アルファネット expands its “Cyber Incident Preparedness Service,” offering priority response when incidents occur through a monthly plan
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大塚商会グループ company 株式会社アルファネット expanded its Cyber Incident Preparedness Service (IR Retainer) and began offering ongoing support and priority response in the event of an incident on a monthly subscription basis starting Oct. 19, 2026.
株式会社THRUSTER developed an endoscopic surgery system for AR glasses through joint research with 東京科学大学 and used it in bladder cancer surgery performed on Sept. 28, 2026.
“Seminar on Full Legal Compliance and Improving Staffing Management” for client companies 【ドコ1株式会社】
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ドコ1株式会社 held a seminar aimed at helping client companies comply with laws and improve management, covering responses to revisions to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Guidelines and case studies on using the centralized management system “ドコ1.”
Pure gold mint “月麗夜,” inspired by moonlit nights at Sugō-numa in Bando, now available as a hometown tax donation gift
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アサヒメタルファイン will begin offering “月麗夜,” a pure gold mint inspired by moonlit nights at Sugō-numa in Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture, as a hometown tax donation gift starting Nov. 2, 2026.
朝倉蒸溜所 wins “Rum Producer of the Year,” the highest honor in the rum category at the global spirits competition “ISC 2026”
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朝倉蒸溜所, operated by 株式会社篠崎, won “Rum Producer of the Year,” the highest honor in the rum category at the global spirits competition “ISC 2026,” becoming the first Japanese producer to do so. It plans to launch a new brand, “DAWNS,” in spring 2027.
SAKURA Shinjuku-sanchome store, a personal machine Pilates studio, opens at Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station!
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株式会社H6 opened “SAKURA Shinjuku-sanchome,” a franchise location of the personal machine Pilates studio “SAKURA,” on November 1, 2026. The women-only studio offers private rooms and one-on-one lessons for posture improvement and body shaping. A limited-time campaign waives the membership fee and trial lesson fee.
Launch of “E3 Anomaly Synthetic Generator,” which creates paired synthetic NG images and ground-truth masks from good images
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株式会社TOMOMI RESEARCH launched “E3 Anomaly Synthetic Generator,” software that generates synthetic NG images and ground-truth masks from good images, on October 27, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
14 days
398,000 yen
298,000 yen
Up to the first 5 licenses
79,800 yen/year
148,000 yen
29,800 yen/year
VRAM: 6GB or more
Memory: 8GB or more
Free disk space: 7GB or more
3,600 images
Companies mentioned:株式会社TOMOMI RESEARCH、TOMOMI RESEARCH, INC.
Ambientec special exhibition “BEYOND CONSUMPTION - Beyond Consumption” to be held
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株式会社アンビエンテック will hold the special exhibition “BEYOND CONSUMPTION - Beyond Consumption” at Ambientec Gallery as part of DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, showcasing products based on 3 principles—Longevity, Repairability, and Refurbishment—and selling refurbished products.
【2026 Trends】A look back through September! 4 current university students discuss the latest trends among young people!
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株式会社BELLOWL released its “2026 Trends Roundtable Report,” based on a discussion among 4 current university students. Across beauty, fashion, and goods and experiences, a common trend was to enjoy styles that add a personal touch to familiar items and everyday life rather than simply adopting trends as they are.
Can “Kurimoto” be found in water pipes and air ducts, too? X campaign “Quiz! This Is Kurimoto, Too” starts November 4 (Wednesday), revealing technologies hidden in everyday life
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株式会社栗本鐵工所 will run the “Quiz! This Is Kurimoto, Too” campaign on X starting November 4, 2026, presenting everyday infrastructure that involves its technologies in quiz form ahead of its 120th anniversary.
【Now streaming】ZeniX Executive Director 徳田翔希 appears as a guest on Kanazawa Seaside FM’s podcast “President! Tell Us About Your Company.”
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徳田翔希, executive director of the IFBB bodybuilding organization ZeniX, appeared as a guest on Kanazawa Seaside FM’s podcast “President! Tell Us About Your Company,” where he discussed ZeniX’s philosophy and business.
【New product】Gentle warming sensation × serum-like formula. Instant cleansing in 3 seconds!※1 For radiant, porcelain-like skin!※2 “Shiratama C Hot Cleansing” leaves skin clean, smooth, and moisturized. HADA DOLCE(ハダドルチェ)
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株式会社LiHA will launch “Shiratama C Hot Cleansing Moist Gel,” a new product containing a warming gel and serum ingredients, in October 2026 under its skincare brand HADA DOLCE.
Facts
October 2026
150g
¥1,188 (tax included)
Formulated with 94%※5 carefully selected serum ingredients
In a 4-party model, which layer does a stablecoin actually change?
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WasabiCard founder Ray Yang argues that stablecoins do not replace the 4-party model used by Visa and Mastercard, but transform the “settlement” layer of payment systems and improve global payment efficiency by working with existing infrastructure.
【Easy to maintain】No more troublesome filter cleaning! Introducing the “new steam humidifier,” which uses clean boiling steam to quickly humidify a room without cooling it
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吉井電気株式会社 will launch a new steam humidifier with a filterless design and boiling-steam system in early November 2026 under its private brand Coconir.
Facts
Early November 2026
Humidity settings [ 40% / 55% / 70% ]
Timer [ 1H / 2H / 4H ]
The power cord is approximately 2.0m long
Tank capacity available in 3 types: 2L, 3L, and 4L
Technology that drives innovation, brought to you from Seto. 千住金属工業 to exhibit at the “9th Nagoya Automotive Electronics Technology Exhibition”
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千住金属工業 will exhibit at the “9th Nagoya Automotive Electronics Technology Exhibition,” which opens at Aichi Sky Expo on November 25, 2026, showcasing the technological capabilities of its Seto Research Institute, a formic-acid-atmosphere vacuum reflow furnace, and bonding materials for automotive applications.
R BRAND, from Ryo of Tokai On Air, presents Christmas 2026: festive limited-edition cakes and special coffee to brighten winter nights
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株式会社R-LAB. will offer 5 limited-edition cakes from “La Maison du R” and limited-edition coffee and gift products from “R COFFEE STAND” for Christmas 2026 as R BRAND, from Ryo of Tokai On Air.
Facts
Size 4 (12cm): 4,800 yen (tax included)
Size 5 (15cm): 5,800 yen (tax included)
Size 5 (15cm): 5,500 yen (tax included)
Size 5 (15cm): 6,000 yen (tax included)
Size 5 (15cm): 7,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,560 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,900 (tax included)
Companies mentioned:株式会社R-LAB.、R COFFEE STAND、La Maison du R、R BRAND、大丸梅田店
SARUCREW employee 中嶋学人 wins the men's canoe single title at the 49th NHK Cup All-Japan Canoe Slalom Championships
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中嶋学人, an employee of 株式会社SARUCREW, won his first men's canoe single title at the 49th NHK Cup All-Japan Canoe Slalom Championships, held in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on October 25, 2026.
Emium, which promotes DX/AX in dental technology, selected for the 2026 edition of Toyo Keizai Weekly's “100 Amazing Ventures”
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エミウム株式会社 was selected in the “manufacturing” category for the 2026 edition of “100 Amazing Ventures,” chosen by Toyo Keizai Weekly. The company is working to promote DX/AX in dental technology through AI-based prosthetic design and cloud infrastructure.
We want to say “thank you” for hometown tax donations in person. Exhibiting at the “Furunavi Hometown Tax Donation Marche” for the second consecutive year!
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Tateyama City will exhibit for the second consecutive year at the “Furunavi Hometown Tax Donation Marche,” to be held at Terada Warehouse B&C HALL in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on October 31, 2026, and November 1. The event will express gratitude to residents of the greater Tokyo area and promote the region's appeal through tastings of simmered red bream rice and lilikoi butter, interactive games, and an appearance by the mascot “Dappee.”
Medical*Online Video releases 2 new special features simultaneously: 8 episodes of “Rehabilitation Diagnostics—Stroke,” explained by physicians, and “Cancer Supportive Care,” covering interprofessional collaboration
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On October 28, 2026, 株式会社メテオ will add new special features, including 8 episodes of “Rehabilitation Diagnostics—Stroke” and “Cancer Supportive Care,” to its medical video streaming service Medical*Online Video, bringing the total to 19 videos.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
8 episodes of “Rehabilitation Diagnostics—Stroke”
2 episodes of “Diagnosis and Surgical Techniques for Kidney Cancer and Kidney Diseases”
2 surgical explainer videos
2 Japan Medical Journal collaboration videos
2 medical legal consultation videos
A total of 19 videos will be available
Launched in 2000
Approximately 1,700 medical-related journal titles
Safely and reliably read customer information from My Number License Cards! “My Number License Card Reader” for mobility service providers launches November 1
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HappyLifeCreators株式会社 will release “My Number License Card Reader,” a desktop app that safely reads information from My Number License Cards for mobility service providers, on November 1, 2026.
Facts
Releasing on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The adoption rate remains at approximately 4%
This is expected to save 100 to 200 hours per year
An M&A seminar that does not teach “how to buy a company.” 京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター to hold practical workshop on becoming a buyer entrusted with a business
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京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター will hold “A Practical Workshop on Becoming a Buyer of Choice” on December 2, Reiwa 8. Rather than focusing on “how to buy a company” in M&A, the seminar aims to explore “the conditions needed to become a business leader entrusted with a company.”
Fortis Intelligence Advisory launches “CISENTRA-Intelligence Watch,” a non-cyber threat intelligence service
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Fortis Intelligence Advisory株式会社 released “CISENTRA-Intelligence Watch,” a threat intelligence service that analyzes non-cyber threats surrounding companies' critical technologies, information, personnel and sites, on October 21, 2026. The service is centered on counterintelligence (CI), assesses threat actors' intentions, capabilities and opportunities, and delivers findings through monthly reports and alerts. It is also incorporated into “CISENTRA,” released jointly with 株式会社エルテス. FIA Representative Director 稲村悠 is scheduled to speak at “ECONOSEC JAPAN,” to be held on November 4 and 5, 2026.
With timetables in hand, children plan “their own railway trip.” “Railway Enthusiast Camp Spring 2027” to be held in the Niigata area
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あばれんぼキャンプ, operated by 特定非営利活動法人野外遊び喜び総合研究所, will hold “Railway Enthusiast Camp Spring 2027” in the Niigata area from March 29 to 31, 2027, and is accepting formal applications from children in 3rd grade of elementary school through 3rd year of junior high school. 合同会社ACT is responsible for planning and conducting the trip. The tour is recruiting up to 24 participants, with travel fees of 126,000 yen for elementary school students and 143,000 yen for junior high school students.
FRICS Fab and バロ電機工業, part of 東洋電装グループ, will exhibit jointly at the Hiroshima Prefecture joint booth at the 4th Manufacturing World [Fukuoka], to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from December 2 to 4, 2026.
Enrollment opens for the 8th cohort of “UNLEASH,” the tarot school of popular fortune teller Dean Yuko [Total enrollment surpasses 1400!]
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株式会社アンリッシュ has announced enrollment for the 8th cohort of “UNLEASH,” its tarot school. Total enrollment has surpassed 1400, and the school trains professional fortune tellers and provides employment support.
canterbury × Coffee Supreme collaboration items now on sale
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Coffee Supreme Japan株式会社 will launch collaboration items with New Zealand sports brand “canterbury” on October 28, 2026. The lineup includes 9 products, such as T-shirts and rugby jerseys, and a commemorative event will also be held at a CANTERBURY store in Tokyo.
Mathematical explanation of a phase transition that overturns conventional wisdom: “It does not occur in 1 dimension”
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Hitomi Endo and Professor Michikazu Kobayashi of 高知工科大学 have mathematically demonstrated that a topological correlation phenomenon similar to the 2-dimensional BKT transition emerges in a 1-dimensional mathematical model.
Recycled garbage bags made from waste stretch film | Building an environmentally friendly recycling loop | Case study: 株式会社中島大祥堂
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マツダ株式会社 is working with 株式会社中島大祥堂 to develop a circular recycling loop for “Eco Fukuro,” recycled garbage bags made from the company’s discarded stretch film.
Emulsion Flow Technologies signs MOU with Malaysia’s Universiti Malaysia Kelantan to explore joint research on rare-earth separation and recovery technology
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株式会社エマルションフローテクノロジーズ has signed an MOU with GREAT, a research institute affiliated with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan in Malaysia, to explore joint research on rare-earth separation and recovery technology.
Companies mentioned:株式会社エマルションフローテクノロジーズ、EFT、Universiti Malaysia Kelantan、Gold, Rare Earth and Material Technopreneurship Institute、UMK GREAT、GREAT
【ヒルトン長崎】Reservations open for 3 Christmas cakes, from classic favorites to distinctive creations
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ヒルトン長崎 is accepting reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes. To mark its 5th anniversary, it is offering 3 varieties: the classic “Noël Fraise,” the distinctive “Forêt de Chocolat,” and the elegant “Neige de Noël.” All are priced at 7,000 yen.
Facts
2026 Christmas cakes
Reservations are being accepted through Friday, December 18, 2026
This year, as we celebrate our 5th anniversary
We have prepared 3 varieties
7,000 yen (size: 15cm)
7,000 yen (size: 7㎝×16㎝)
has 200 guest rooms
operates more than 600 hotels across the world’s 6 continents
【Sendai 11/4 and Hiroshima 11/25】CYLLENGE to showcase targeted phishing email training and secure file transfer solutions at “SaaS Showroom 2026”
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株式会社CYLLENGE will exhibit at both venues of “SaaS Showroom 2026,” hosted by SB C&S, in Miyagi (11/4) and Hiroshima (11/25), showcasing its targeted phishing email training service “CYAS” and file transfer solution “Smooth File,” among other offerings.
Only 35.0% correctly identified the legal heirs of couples without children in an inheritance, according to a survey by 弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所, which conducted a survey on understanding of legal heirs among childless households and single people
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According to a survey conducted by 弁護士法人東京新宿法律事務所, only 35.0% correctly identified the legal heirs of couples without children; the most common incorrect answer, “spouse only,” was given by 45.7%. In addition, only 33.7% knew who their own legal heirs were, while the largest share, 43.0%, had made no preparations for inheritance.
【Speaking on 11/19】Our association’s representative director, Yasuyuki Toki, to speak at the management seminar at “Hoiku Expo 2026” — The new era of DX and AI in childcare: The latest government trends and nursery management for the future
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Yasuyuki Toki, representative director of 一般社団法人こどもDX推進協会, will speak at the management seminar at “Hoiku Expo 2026” on November 19, 2026, discussing DX and the use of AI in childcare, as well as the latest government trends.
SHINAGAWA CC support sign installed on a fire hydrant marker in Tennozu Isle; partner company FUTURE SPORTS株式会社 supports the team and local disaster preparedness
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消火栓標識株式会社 has launched a partnership with SHINAGAWA CC and, with sponsorship from FUTURE SPORTS株式会社, installed a support sign on a fire hydrant marker in Tennozu Isle. Approximately 90% of sponsorship slots in Shinagawa Ward remain unused; the initiative aims to secure maintenance funding through advertising revenue and raise local disaster preparedness awareness.
【株式会社スエヒロレストランシステム】Earn rewards as you dine! 3rd “Super Suehiro Festival 20% Cashback Campaign” launches November 2 (Mon.)!
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株式会社スエヒロレストランシステム will run its “Super Suehiro Festival 20% Cashback Campaign” from November 2 to 20, 2026. During the campaign, 20% of the bill will be returned as points, allowing customers to earn more points than usual.
AutoStore unveils new products and features for fall 2026 — accelerating the evolution of warehouse operations from automation to AI-powered autonomy
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AutoStore System株式会社 has unveiled new products and features for fall 2026, advancing the shift from automation to AI-powered autonomy. Offerings include FlexBinsPort, AutoCase expansion, Pio Pal, CubeExplore, CubeStudio, and CubeFleet, with expected benefits including improved storage efficiency and reduced downtime.
【PISOLA’s first location inside a park!】PISOLA Chiba Park opens on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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株式会社ピソラ will open its 76th location, “PISOLA Chiba Park,” in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, on November 11, 2026. The restaurant will be located in “芝庭” at Chiba Park, which was developed through the Park-PFI project, and will be the company’s 5th location in Chiba Prefecture.
Information you don’t hold can’t leak. Business-visualization AI “メボシ” strengthens privacy protection across the board, from recording to storage, analysis and deletion
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株式会社Renewer has strengthened the privacy protection features of its business-visualization AI “メボシ,” introducing changes including automatic masking of names and addresses, double detection of confidential information, and automatic deletion of screenshots after a set period.
【ロクメイコーヒー】Celebrating the brand’s 11th anniversary! “11th Anniversary Lucky Bag” featuring regional blends available for a limited time at all locations from Sunday, November 1
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ロクメイコーヒー, operated by 株式会社路珈珈, will mark the brand’s 11th anniversary by selling a lucky bag featuring regional blends for a limited time starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
11th anniversary of the brand’s launch
November 1 (Sun.)–November 30 (Mon.), 2026
Special price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 4,000 yen
Approximately 25% off the list price
Special price: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 4,980 yen
Special price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Equivalent to the regular price of 4,440 yen
Approximately 20% off the list price
Limited-edition drip bag (DB) lucky bag (15-piece set)
Founded in Nara Prefecture in 1974 as the coffee shop “COFFEE BEANS ROCOCO”
OriginalQobuz、米TIME誌の 「2026年最高の発明品(Best Inventions of 2026)」に選出
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Qobuz has been named to U.S. TIME誌’s “Best Inventions of 2026” list. The company operates in 27 countries worldwide and achieved growth of 45.7% in 2025.
Facts
300 innovative inventions
The service is now available in 27 countries worldwide
A benchmark for comparing bug-sweeping services|盗聴器発見PRO announces it does not use subcontractors and introduces an investigator identity verification system
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盗聴器発見PRO, operated by 株式会社赤井事務所, introduced an investigator identity verification system on October 27, 2026, and clarified that investigations are conducted by directly employed staff without subcontractors.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
More than 12,000 investigations conducted to date
Since its founding in 2000
Service available in all 47 prefectures nationwide
Consultation available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Samples of more than 100 types of eavesdropping devices and hidden cameras
“Hope of Elements — Journey of the Witch and the Dragon” ranks on the Steam Next Fest charts! Set for release in spring 2027!
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“Hope of Elements — Journey of the Witch and the Dragon” reached a high of 63rd in the “Popular Upcoming” ranking at Steam Next Fest and is set for release in spring 2027.
【KING KOIL】Mayuko Sebata and Takumi Sato appointed brand ambassadors
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KING KOIL, operated by ドリームベッド株式会社, has appointed Mayuko Sebata and Takumi Sato as brand ambassadors and will release a video series on its official Instagram starting in October 2026.
Shinagawa Refractories Group to attend “IREFCON 2026” to strengthen its presence in the Indian market and showcase its technological capabilities across the group
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品川リフラ株式会社 will attend the international refractory industry conference “IREFCON 2026” in Kochi, India, in November 2026 as a gold sponsor alongside other group companies. Through technical presentations and participation in the CEO roundtable, it aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market and deepen customer relationships.
Facts
From November 2 to 4, 2026
A total of 14 members of our group will attend
We will deliver 7 technical presentations, including joint presentations
Companies mentioned:品川リフラ株式会社、イソライト工業株式会社、ISOLITE CERAMIC FIBERS SDN. BHD.、Gouda Refractories Group B.V.、Shinagawa Refractories Australasia Pty Ltd、Indian Refractory Makers Association
【First event; limited to 7 families per session】Eel specialty restaurant ふきぬき別邸 to host “A Complete Eel Experience” for parents and children on Monday, November 23 (national holiday)!
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コーワフード株式会社 will hold its first “Fukinuki Complete Eel Experience,” an eel-themed event for parents and children, at ふきぬき別邸 in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, on November 23, 2026. Each session is limited to 7 families and includes activities such as eel fishing and a tour of the kitchen.
Authlete to hold panel discussion on “The Realities of Building In-House Authorization and Authentication Infrastructure” with 日本経済新聞社, freee and Linc'well at “Architecture Conference 2026”
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株式会社Authlete will hold a panel discussion at “Architecture Conference 2026,” organized by ファインディ株式会社, featuring engineers from 日本経済新聞社, freee株式会社 and 株式会社Linc'well. The discussion will focus on the realities of bringing authorization and authentication infrastructure in-house. Authlete is sponsoring the event at the Silver level and will exhibit at a booth.
Yoyogi Park will soon be awash in Spanish flair this November! “Fiesta de España 2026”
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An overview of the Spanish festival “Fiesta de España 2026,” to be held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. The event will feature flamenco performances, a schedule for serving giant-pot paella, exhibitor information, and a major quiz contest sponsored by ターキッシュ エアラインズ.
鈴与カーゴサービス北関東 to introduce “AI Part-Time Job Interviews” for full-time and part-time logistics staff recruitment
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“AI Part-Time Job Interviews,” an AI interview service developed by 株式会社FLATBOYS, has been adopted for logistics staff recruitment by 株式会社鈴与カーゴサービス北関東 of the 鈴与グループ.
The autumn Safari series is here from hair accessory specialty store <THE HAIR BAR TOKYO>!
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The autumn Safari series from hair accessory specialty store <THE HAIR BAR TOKYO> launches on Oct. 28, 2026. The collection features pony charms in zebra, leopard, tiger, cheetah and giraffe prints. Each costs 19,800 yen, including tax.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
5 types in total
19,800 yen
More than 30 years
Companies mentioned:ギャップインターナショナル株式会社、THE HAIR BAR TOKYO
NLCS Kobe founding head speaks on “What children really need to learn in the AI era”; special talks to be held at the Tokyo and Osaka venues of “International Education Fair 2026 Autumn”
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NLCS Kobe will exhibit at both the Tokyo and Osaka venues of “International Education Fair 2026 Autumn,” to be held in November 2026, and will host a special talk with founding head Matthew Williams.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Sept. 2025
2028
Founded in 1850
Companies mentioned:八光エルアール株式会社、North London Collegiate School、NLCS Kobe、Forbes JAPAN、妙心寺退蔵院、Asia One Center、Think Net -天地之人人-、TRADMAN'S BONSAI、AMDL CIRCLE
Aiming to end cash handling for fare collection in November 2027, we will expand trial operations to all areas served by local buses
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京王電鉄バス株式会社 and 京王バス株式会社 aim to end cash handling for fare collection in November 2027 and will expand trial operations of fully cashless buses to all local bus service areas, excluding some community buses, starting in January 2027.
NOVARCA President Tomonari Hamano appointed startup special adviser for Chiba Prefecture’s “Startup Comprehensive Support Hub Project (Chiba Innovation Hub)”
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Tomonari Hamano, president and CEO of 株式会社NOVARCA, has been appointed startup special adviser for Chiba Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Startup Comprehensive Support Hub Project (Chiba Innovation Hub).”
【 DULTON HOME 】Launch of new housing product DH BLOCKS
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Interior goods manufacturer 株式会社ダルトン will launch the new “DH BLOCKS” housing product from its residential brand DULTON HOME on Oct. 28, 2026. The compact homes offer 52 plans and 13 exterior designs, with seismic resistance equivalent to Grade 3 and insulation equivalent to Grades 5–6. Buyers who sign a contract will receive DULTON items worth 1 million yen or discount coupons. The company is also seeking franchisees.