Aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 2,000 tons annually
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第一工業製薬 has contracted with Daigasエナジー to install an MVR-type evaporative concentrator in the wastewater concentration process at its Shiga Plant. The equipment began operating in July 2026, with annual CO₂ emissions reductions of approximately 2,000 tons expected.
Facts
Annual CO₂ emissions reduction of approximately 2,000 tons
By fiscal 2030
30% reduction compared with fiscal 2013
Began operating in July 2026
GHG emissions reduction of approximately 7,500 tons per year
Hello Kitty brings a “soft, luminous complexion” to your daily face-washing routine! “SENKA meets Hello Kitty” launches in limited-edition special designs! Nationwide rollout starts Wednesday, October 28!
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株式会社ファイントゥデイ will launch 5 limited-edition designs in collaboration with Sanrio character Hello Kitty from its skincare brand SENKA on October 28, 2026.
Facts
No. 1 in cream facial cleansers for 4 consecutive years
【ISHIYA G】 Winter limited-edition products go on sale Sunday, November 1!
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石屋製菓株式会社 will begin selling winter limited-edition products from its gift-sweets brand 「ISHIYA G」 on November 1, 2026. New flavor 「サク ラング・ド・シャ ストロベリーショコラ」 and Christmas-related products will be available at stores in Hokkaido, Kanto and Kansai, as well as online.
New jewelry from MAGNOLIA WHITE JEWELRY arrives in a series of releases to brighten the holiday season
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TAKAMI HOLDINGS株式会社's jewelry brand MAGNOLIA WHITE JEWELRY will begin selling a new collection directed by 奥田麻弥子 on October 28. A pop-up store is scheduled to be held at 大丸神戸店.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 28
Original初日は13:00～15:00限定で
On Wednesday, November 11
Period: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
¥286,000
Diamond (0.25 ct)
PT950 (¥220,000)
Companies mentioned：TAKAMI HOLDINGS株式会社、TAKAMI BRIDAL、高見株式会社、MAGNOLIA WHITE JEWELRY、Couture Wedding Salon MAGNOLIA WHITE、奥田真珠貿易株式会社、大丸神戸店
【Startup World Cup 2026 World Finals】Japanese representatives are set to take on the world stage!
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ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ announced that 3 companies will compete as Japan's representatives at the Startup World Cup 2026 World Finals, to be held in San Francisco, U.S., from November 4 to 6: 株式会社カウシェ, 株式会社リィ and 株式会社Piezo Sonic.
Facts
3 companies take on the world as representatives
The World Finals have been held 7 times
Japan has produced world champions on 2 of those occasions
Approximately 200 leading startups that advanced through national qualifying rounds around the world
57 directly operated studios nationwide
Has supported a cumulative total of more than 5,000 people
US$1 million prize investment
Approximately 150 million yen
Regional competitions held in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide
More than 30,000 startups enter every year
A total of more than 10,000 people from major companies, investors and the media
A special investment prize worth 150 million yen
Approximately 10,000 spectators in total
LP investments from 40 or more major companies worldwide
Investments in more than 300 venture companies worldwide
Approximately 300 billion yen in assets under management
【Held November 17 (Tuesday)】With AI, see it through to execution ── From critic to co-conspirator
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キュレーションズ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar, “With AI, see it through to execution ── From critic to co-conspirator,” on November 17, 2026. Director and CSMO 荒井宏之 will speak about a collaborative approach that shares responsibility not only for analysis but also for results from implementation in the field.
スペースデータ recreates the operations of an indispensable major airport, including coordination among tens of thousands of people, in a digital space to support the fastest possible recovery
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株式会社スペースデータ has developed a demo of 「SpaceBrain」, a digital twin that recreates major airport operations in a digital space. To support recovery from weather-related disruptions, it demonstrated 5 functions, including information sharing, 3D recreations of past cases and AI-based work optimization.
FENDI Casa's first lifestyle-branded residence in Japan opens in Hiroo, Tokyo
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リストデベロップメント announced 「Tokyo Private Villa HIROO. Interiors by FENDI Casa」, a private branded residence in Hiroo, Tokyo, featuring interiors by FENDI Casa, on October 27, 2026, and is moving ahead with renovations in collaboration with The One Atelier.
Facts
Approximately 997 square meters of exclusive floor space
Announced on October 27, 2026
More than 80 countries and regions worldwide
Building area: 997.37 m²
Site area: 453.93 m²
Companies mentioned：リスト株式会社、リストデベロップメント株式会社、The One Atelier、FENDI Casa、リスト サザビーズ インターナショナル リアルティ、Luxury Living Group、Haworth Lifestyleグループ、サザビーズ インターナショナル リアルティ
EcoFlow to exhibit at disaster preparedness event “Let’s Take Action Now! Disaster Preparedness Festival for Everyone,” hosted by 広島テレビ
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EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社 will exhibit at the disaster preparedness event “Let’s Take Action Now! Disaster Preparedness Festival for Everyone,” hosted by 広島テレビ放送株式会社 in Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City, on November 3, 2026. The company will display portable power stations and solar panels to raise awareness of the importance of securing power during disasters.
Daigas Energy’s first installation of a waste liquid treatment system using an MVR-type evaporative concentrator at Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku’s Shiga Plant
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Daigas Energy has installed a waste liquid treatment system using an MVR-type evaporative concentrator at Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku’s Shiga Plant and signed an energy services agreement. The system is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 2,000 tons.
Facts
Annual CO2 emissions reduction of approximately 2,000 tons
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from FY2013 levels by FY2030
Approximately 27% of the reduction needed to achieve the target
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction of approximately 7,500 tons per year
A bakery born from the locally beloved “100-yen bread.” パンフォーユー partners with “パン工房100” in Otsu, Shiga
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株式会社パンフォーユー has partnered with “パン工房100” in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, and begun providing the shop’s bread nationwide through its employee benefits service, “パンフォーユーオフィス.”
The 10th of every month is now Hokka Hokka Tei’s “Bento Day”! Monthly special coupons for members of the official Hokka App
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株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部 marks the second year since the renewal of its official app, “Hokka App,” and has designated the 10th of every month as “Bento Day.” A new promotion offering members monthly coupons will begin on November 10, 2026.
Facts
Starts November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Available at 706 stores nationwide
Celebrating 50 years since founding
Companies mentioned：株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部、AppStore、Google Play
Enjoy a “philosophy café” with author Nana Inoue at 西図書館! A time for conversations inspired by picture books
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舞鶴市, Kyoto Prefecture, will hold 3 sessions of a “philosophy café” at 西図書館, featuring author Nana Inoue as a guest. Each session is limited to 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis, and advance registration is open.
October 2026 edition: EC site speed rankings—latest data and improvement examples for the top 421 sites
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株式会社ギャプライズ has released its September 2026 ranking of EC site speeds among domestic online retailers. It changed its main metric to “rate of pages displayed within 1 second”; 139 of 426 sites met Google’s recommended standard. “Web Comic Laza (Mandarake)” ranked No. 1 at 87.3%.
Facts
Domestic online retailers, September 2026
Rate of pages displayed within 1 second
139 of 426 sites
LCP within 2.5 seconds
Achievement rate exceeds 90%
Sites operated by the top 300 companies
LCP down to less than 1 second
87.3%
6 sites were also in the top 10 the previous month
45.4%
Ranked 180th out of 421 sites
Up from 194th the previous month
There are 179 sites
The 419 sites present in both September and October
Median change: -0.1 points
Sites that moved by 5 points or more
34 increases
31 decreases
Sites with a rate of 70% or higher for display within 1 second
A top souvenir from Toyohashi Station, ranking No. 1 again in September after February. “Black Thunder Anmaki” is becoming a treat that gives people a reason to visit Toyohashi.
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“Black Thunder Anmaki,” jointly developed by 株式会社お亀堂 and Yuraku Seika, ranked No. 1 in the Toyohashi Station souvenir popularity rankings released by JR東海リテイリング・プラス in September 2026, following its top ranking in February. Cumulative sales have surpassed 5 million pieces.
November 1 is “Dog Day” (“Woof Woof Woof”)! The Action Channel’s November lineup brings together dog dramas! The police dog drama “Hudson & Rex” Season 8 and new episodes of the therapy dog drama “Doctor Dog” are coming!
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株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント will present a “Dog Day special” in November, featuring the exclusive Japanese premiere and early streaming release of “Hudson & Rex” Season 8, along with new episodes of “Doctor Dog.”
Facts
From Nov. 1
Season 8
More than 120 countries and regions worldwide
More than 4.8 million viewers watched the premiere
¥390 per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、Leminoチャンネル、アクション＆ミステリープラス、国際セラピードッグ協会、Citytv、Das Erste、Shaftesbury Rex VIII Inc.、Pope Rex Season 8 Inc.、BETA FILM、LEADER PRODUCTIONS Srl、株式会社NTTドコモ、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかり
See the exhibition and attend a lecture, too! Special exhibition admission included with the 1,000-yen participation fee! Related lectures for “Heian Buddhist Statues of Southern Musashi” to be held at 横浜市歴史博物館
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横浜市歴史博物館 will hold the special exhibition “Heian Buddhist Statues of Southern Musashi” from October 31 to December 13, 2026, along with 3 related lectures in November and December. The 1,000-yen participation fee includes an exhibition admission ticket.
Facts
Participation fee 1,000 yen
Local Buddhist culture from approximately 1,000 years ago
Related lectures will be held over 3 days
General admission to the special exhibition is 1,000 yen
More than 40 Heian Buddhist statues have been confirmed
The temple is believed to have been founded in the latter half of the 7th century
Event report: 2,500 people immersed in the excitement of “Sapporo, the City of Games” over 3 days! Industry-academia-government gaming event “Sapporo Game Camp 2026” held
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“Sapporo Game Camp 2026” was held from October 9 to 11, 2026, by the Sapporo Game Camp Executive Committee, which includes Sapporo City. A total of 2,500 people attended, a record high.
Facts
October 9 (Fri.)–11 (Sun.), 2026
This was the 5th time the event has been held
21 game companies
A total of 1,600 participants
13 talk sessions in total
Approximately 160 professional creators
20 ad hoc teams
20 works were created
10 universities and vocational schools
Approximately 40 people
Approximately 60 elementary, junior high, and high school students
A total of 300 participants
7 people hired
Approximately 70 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社 セガ札幌スタジオ、株式会社インフィニットループ、株式会社Applibot、株式会社エイティング、札幌情報ITクリエイター専門学校、AIQVE ONE株式会社、株式会社アペックス、株式会社カヤックポラリス、株式会社キングポーン、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社グルーブボックスジャパン、ゲームドゥ有限会社、株式会社サイクロンゼロ、合同会社SapWorks、THE FIRST株式会社、株式会社ジーアングル、株式会社スマイルブーム、株式会社想、株式会社ハムスター、株式会社ハ・ン・ド、株式会社pixyda、株式会社HiBiGA、株式会社ロケットスタジオ、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社、Xsolla Japan株式会社、Epic Games Japan合同会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社ＣＲＩ・ミドルウェア、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社Too、株式会社 北海道新聞社、HBC（北海道放送株式会社）、HTB（北海道テレビ放送株式会社）、STV（札幌テレビ放送株式会社）、TVｈ（株式会社テレビ北海道）、UHB（北海道文化放送株式会社）、株式会社STVラジオ、Gamer（株式会社イクセル）、ゲームメーカーズ（株式会社ヒストリア）、CGWORLD（株式会社ボーンデジタル）、ファミ通.com（株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage）、４Gamer（Aetas株式会社）
A new formula linking management and recruitment in the AI-native era: New book by TalentX CEO Takashi Suzuki, “Talent Acquisition Management: The Japanese Approach,” to be released on October 28
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株式会社TalentX released a new book, Talent Acquisition Management, by President and CEO Takashi Suzuki on October 28, 2026. The book reworks “talent acquisition,” which is mainstream overseas, to fit Japanese companies’ employment practices and systematizes practical methods for linking recruitment and management.
Facts
Recruitment support for more than 1,000 companies in Japan
On sale Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Securities code: 330A
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Practical case studies from 8 leading Japanese companies
Accelerating transformation in hospital management ahead of the 2040 challenge: Leading-edge discussions on hospital DX and generative AI; HOSPEX Japan 2026 and Smart Life+ Summit to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18–20
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一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold HOSPEX Japan 2026 and the Smart Life+ Summit at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18–20, 2026, with the aim of addressing the 2040 challenge and transforming hospital management.
英会話イーオン launches seminar-style “TOEIC® L & R Test Part-by-Part Strategy Course” for online school kids’ and high school and adult classes
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株式会社イーオン will launch a seminar-style “TOEIC® L & R Test Part-by-Part Strategy Course” for its online school’s kids’ and high school and adult classes starting November 11. The course will be available as an archived stream, and instructors will teach strategies for achieving high scores using official practice tests published by 国際ビジネスコミュニケーション協会.
AR glasses adopted for endoscopic surgery system research at 東京科学大学
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XREAL announced that its AR glasses “XREAL One Pro,” “xbx a01+” and “Beam Pro” were adopted for endoscopic surgery system research at 東京科学大学, where verification tests were conducted.
“Nature Discovery Tour” to be held at the Prefectural Onshi-Hakone Park!
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The Prefectural Onshi-Hakone Park will hold a “Nature Discovery Tour” focused on moss observation on November 22, 2026. Participation is free, but advance registration is required, with capacity limited to 15 people. 小田急箱根グループ is involved as one of the designated park managers.
コスモエコパワー and 大平洋金属 sign local-production-for-local-consumption physical PPA; power supply from the Shin-Iwaya Wind Park begins, bringing “made, delivered and used in Aomori Prefecture” to life
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コスモエコパワー and 大平洋金属 signed a local-production-for-local-consumption physical PPA covering the Shin-Iwaya Wind Park in Aomori Prefecture and began supplying electricity on October 1, 2026.
ゲラン will hold the “DRESSED IN WONDER POP UP event” at ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 from November 11 to 17, 2026, displaying and selling fragrances including L’Art & La Matière and L’Heure Bleue.
【At the milestone of reemployment at age 60 or mandatory retirement from a management position】New program helps employees assess their fitness and rebuild exercise habits to suit the way they work going forward
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a program to assess employees’ fitness and help them rebuild exercise habits at milestones such as reemployment at age 60 or mandatory retirement from a management position.
ワコム to exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics
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株式会社ワコム will exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, to be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, from November 13 to 15, 2026. It will present solutions for digitizing handwritten input in medical settings using pen displays and LCD signature tablets.
Why don’t AI and MI implementations in R&D take root in the workplace? — Transforming organizations through MI use, data infrastructure and outside experts
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株式会社エンファクトリー will hold a webinar on November 11, 2026, to address challenges in making AI and MI implementations take root in R&D, and explain organizational transformation through data infrastructure and the use of outside experts.
【 Disney Collection by Skater 】POP UP shop opens at EkinakaLAB in front of the Machida ticket gates at JR Machida Station from Oct. 28 (Wed.)!
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スケーター株式会社 will open a POP UP shop for “Disney Collection by Skater” in front of the Machida ticket gates at EkinakaLAB, JR Machida Station, from Oct. 28.
Motsuyaki restaurant “Toraya” to open a new location 3 minutes on foot from JR Nishi-Funabashi Station on Oct. 31, 2026! Koiwa location also scheduled to open in December!
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Motsuyaki restaurant “Toraya” will open a new location 3 minutes on foot from JR Nishi-Funabashi Station on Oct. 31, 2026, with a Koiwa location also scheduled to open in December 2026.
Hubble launches “Box integration feature” — strengthens a reliable company-wide data foundation without changing on-site workflows
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株式会社Hubble has launched an integration feature connecting its cloud services “Hubble” and “Hubble mini” with Box. This enables contract data to be automatically reflected in Box without development work by users, helping build a reliable company-wide data foundation and support BCP measures.
Cumulative shipments surpass 3 million units*. Hair iron brand “Agetuya” launches commemorative campaign themed “Instantly lift your spirits.”
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株式会社ローネジャパン’s hair iron brand “Agetuya” will launch a commemorative campaign on its official social media accounts from Oct. 28, 2026, celebrating cumulative series shipments surpassing 3 million units.
Facts
Cumulative shipments surpass 3 million units
The brand marks 16 years since its launch this year
Regarding donations under the shareholder benefit program
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株式会社ミツウロコグループホールディングス announced that it donated contributions entrusted by shareholders who selected the eGift option under its 2025 shareholder benefit program to 一般財団法人クリステル・ヴィ・アンサンブル and こどもの未来応援基金. The total was ¥176,500.
【Limited to the first 2027 customers!】A bamboo craft calendar spanning the passage of time: receive the 2027 edition of the special 竹虎 calendar
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竹虎（株式会社山岸竹材店） will run a campaign from Oct. 28 to Dec. 31, 2026, offering a free “2027 竹虎 Calendar” to the first 2027 customers who spend a total of ¥3,300 or more on products.
日本フレスコボール協会（JFBA） announces its 2026 national representative pairs and annual awards. 株式会社凌芸舎（RYOGEISYA Inc.） has been named the main sponsor of the national team uniform for the 8th consecutive year.
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一般社団法人日本フレスコボール協会（JFBA） announced its 2026 national representative pairs and annual awards. 株式会社凌芸舎 will serve as the main sponsor of the national team uniform for the 8th consecutive year. The Brazilian brand “FINTA” has also been selected as the uniform brand, and the team will compete in an international tournament in Rio de Janeiro in December.
【Snacks as an employee benefit】『スナックミーオフィス』 to exhibit at “Autumn 2DAYS Back Office Culture Festival 2026 produced by ソーシャルインテリア”
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株式会社スナックミー will exhibit at “Autumn 2DAYS Back Office Culture Festival 2026,” held on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026, showcasing the additive-free office snack service 『スナックミーオフィス』.
Facts
2026
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
2024
2025
15:00
19:00
18:00
As little as 5 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社スナックミー、株式会社ソーシャルインテリア、アットアロマ株式会社、株式会社ユニバーサル園芸社、株式会社ウェルカム、ワオ株式会社、株式会社otonoha、StepOut合同会社、株式会社Photosynth、クリーンエア・スカンジナビア株式会社、株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン、株式会社KOMPEITO、GROOVE X 株式会社、Well Body株式会社
New store opens in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture! Shop affordably at “Watts with Komagawa Super Tamade Store.”
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Komagawa Super Tamade Store,” in Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2026. The company had reached 1,931 stores nationwide as of the end of September 2026 and plans to continue opening new locations.
A survey on platinum card usage conducted by 株式会社クレディセゾン found that approximately 77% of 1,651 members intended to continue using their cards. “Airport lounge benefits” and “Priority Pass” received particularly strong support.
Facts
Survey of 1,651 members
Approximately 77% said they want to continue using the service
Members of 三井住友カード Visa Infinite and Olive Flexible Pay Visa Infinite invited to the 2026 MAMA AWARDS
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三井住友カード株式会社 and ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社 announced that members of 三井住友カード Visa Infinite and Olive Flexible Pay Visa Infinite will be invited to the 2026 MAMA AWARDS, taking place at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Nov. 20 and 21.
New products: New items from the popular baseball game series Powerful Pro Baseball! PowerPro-kun and familiar characters feature on cute apparel and accessories!
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株式会社イーカムグループ has released new apparel and accessories inspired by KONAMI's Powerful Pro Baseball series, including a “sagara embroidery pouch” and a “mesh cap,” from mid-September.
Facts
The home video game series has sold a cumulative 26.8 million copies (as of June 2026)
The mobile game Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball has surpassed 54 million cumulative downloads (as of June 2026)
Construction management app eYACHO case study wins the BEST AWARD in the Workstyle DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn by デジタル化の窓口”
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A case study on the use of 株式会社MetaMoJi's construction management app eYACHO by コスモ松山石油株式会社 and コスモエンジニアリング株式会社 won the BEST AWARD in the Workstyle DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn.”
“デジたま,” a digital talent staffing program that trains young people from graduation onward, has made offers to 71 members of its first cohort, far exceeding its initial plan
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株式会社ウィルオブ・ワーク's デジたま young digital talent staffing service made offers to 71 members of its first cohort, whose recruitment began in September 2025, and held an offer ceremony on Oct. 2, 2026. This far exceeded the initial plan of 35 hires. After joining in April 2027, they will acquire digital skills over approximately 2 years.
Facts
71 job offer recipients
35 planned hires
An offer ceremony was held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
The first cohort will join the company in April 2027
The company aims to hire around 100 people joining in April 2028
Around 100 hires
The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio for general office work is 0.29
Research findings using the “Veggie Check®” device for estimating vegetable intake: People with higher skin carotenoid levels have favorable blood markers associated with Alzheimer's disease
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A joint study by カゴメ株式会社, 弘前大学, and シスメックス株式会社 found that among health checkup participants under 60, those with higher skin carotenoid levels had favorable blood levels of amyloid beta 42/40, a blood marker associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Facts
A total of 770 participants in the 2024 Iwaki Health Promotion Project health checkup were included in the analysis
The average age of those included in the analysis was 50.0
The average age was 43.8 when the analysis was limited to participants under 60
Low-value group (first quartile, median 4.4)
High-value group (fourth quartile, median 6.8)
Simply hold your palm over a dedicated device for about 30 seconds or so
A difference equivalent to approximately 4.5–7 years of age-related change
Classmethod signs 5-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to provide end-to-end support for Japanese companies putting AI into production, drawing on its own “Client Zero” practice
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Classmethod has signed a 5-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to support Japanese companies in putting AI into production, drawing on its own “Client Zero” practice. It aims to bring 30 companies into production in the first year and will open the AI Experience Center, a facility for hands-on experience and validation, in November 2026.
Facts
5-year strategic collaboration agreement
Aiming to bring 30 companies into production in the first year
The AI Experience Center, a facility for hands-on experience and validation, will open on Nov. 2, 2026
Has supported cloud implementation and adoption at more than 5,600 companies
Has been involved in building and managing more than 40,000 AWS accounts
Coding productivity is 5 times higher
Overall project productivity improved 2 times
Companies mentioned：クラスメソッド株式会社、Amazon Web Services、AWS、塩野義製薬株式会社、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、NTT東日本株式会社、Anthropic
Three Shake to hold “Tech Reliability Jam No. 1” event
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株式会社スリーシェイク will hold the “Tech Reliability Jam No. 1” meetup for SRE and Platform Engineering engineers on October 30, 2026, at the event space of 株式会社ギフティ.
Popular illustrator Yusuke Nakamura’s 2027 calendar, a perennial sellout, goes on sale!
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株式会社飛鳥新社 will release a 2027 calendar by popular illustrator Yusuke Nakamura. Priced at 2,000 yen (tax included), it comes with an A3 wall calendar and a mini calendar.
サガミレストランツ株式会社 is currently holding the “Fresh Mushroom Fair,” an autumn limited-time menu featuring 4 kinds of mushrooms, including black maitake, at the local self-service udon chain どんどん庵.
【5 Dishwashing Detergents】One product for a kitchen reset! We tested recommendations that help reduce the stress of washing dishes (LDK December 2026 issue)
クラシエ株式会社 (フーズカンパニー) will release “DX Majoneru Soda & Apple,” a large-size, winter-limited product in the Neru Neru Nerune series, for a limited time starting November 9, 2026. A 40th-anniversary campaign will also be held.
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Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year
■Net weight: 65 g
Prizes to be awarded to 200 winners in total
Created in 1986, inspired by “children playing in the mud”
“MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary” will be held at 福岡アジア美術館 from Saturday, January 30, 2027, to Sunday, March 28… Advance ticket lottery applications also open today!
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The exhibition “MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary,” celebrating the 15th anniversary of animation studio MAPPA, will be held at 福岡アジア美術館 from January 30 to March 28, 2027. Advance ticket lottery applications have opened.
NetSuite announces SuiteSkills, bringing comprehensive business expertise to AI
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Oracle NetSuite announced “SuiteSkills,” prebuilt capabilities that bring business expertise to AI. It offers more than 45 skills for key business areas such as financial analysis, billing, and inventory management, and will be available through NetSuite AI Connector Service and Ask Oracle.
Next-generation safety and long life. Launch of a super-slim 1.1 cm “PD-Compatible Semi-Solid Mobile Battery 5000mAh”
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サンコー株式会社 launched the “PD-Compatible Semi-Solid Mobile Battery 5000mAh” on October 26. It features a semi-solid lithium-ion battery that reduces the risk of leaks and fires, in an ultra-slim body approximately 1.1 cm thick.
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5,000 mAh capacity
Approximately 2000 charge-discharge cycles
Weight: approximately 110g
Charge up to 3 devices simultaneously
Up to 20W USB PD fast charging
Ambient temperature: -15°C
45℃
Fully charges the unit in as little as approximately 1.5 hours
Helpfeel conducts survey on attitudes toward work being replaced by AI — finds managers’ willingness to automate management tasks, possibly due to interpersonal fatigue
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In September 2026, Helpfeel surveyed 601 businesspeople nationwide about replacing work with AI. The rate of frequent AI use among managers was 62.0%, approximately 2 times the rate among general employees. The survey found that while respondents were receptive to using AI for routine tasks, expectations for interpersonal and decision-making work varied by generation and position.
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601 businesspeople nationwide
Frequent AI use rate among managers: 62.0%
The rate among general employees was just 32.2%
Share entrusting “60% or more” of their work to AI: 50.0% among people in their 20s
14.1% among people in their 50s
10.0% among people aged 60 and over
Negotiations and discussions with business partners (57.4%)
Training and developing subordinates and junior colleagues (56.2%)
Performance evaluations (54.6%)
Managers outpace general employees by 18.9%
and by 15.6%, among other areas
Initial processing of finance and accounting (19.2%)
Data entry and aggregation (18.3%)
Training and development (36.4%)
Handling apologies (33.1%)
Internal consensus-building (27.3%)
Communication and interpersonal skills (55.4%)
Creativity and ideation (40.5%)
By contrast, among people in their 20s, the respective figures were 34.2%
【Available for a single month】Send New Year’s greetings smoothly by email! “Arara Message” releases 2027 New Year’s email templates
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アララ株式会社 has released 2027 New Year’s email templates through its email delivery service, “Arara Message.” The service supports single-month contracts, helping reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
【Seminar】What can MyTokkyo.Ai do? Information session for prospective MyTokkyo.Ai users | Core features and use cases for R&D and intellectual property
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リーガルテック株式会社 will hold an online information session for prospective MyTokkyo.Ai users on November 5, 2026. Sales Manager Tatsuya Furukawa will speak about use cases and core features for R&D and intellectual property work.
ANNA SUI × Ado collaboration items go on sale Nov. 4 (Wed.): 4 items, including handkerchiefs and pouches featuring a “blue rose” motif!
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ブルーミング中西株式会社 will release collaboration items with ANNA SUI and singer Ado on November 4, 2026. The collection includes 4 types of items, such as handkerchiefs and pouches.
Niigata-born rapper ARBOL, with more than 4.4 million total views, and fast-rising scene standout Sadboiterra release new joint single “Rich or Rich” on October 28—a track about friends over money and bonds over success
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Niigata-born rapper ARBOL and rising rapper Sadboiterra will release their joint new single “Rich or Rich” on October 28. The song is about bonds with friends, and ARBOL’s YouTube project has recorded more than 4.4 million total views.
“What Smart People Think About Before They Speak” surpasses 1 million copies!
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“What Smart People Think About Before They Speak,” a communication book by Yuya Adachi published by Diamond Inc. in April 2023, has surpassed 1 million copies in print.
A hit book that won 4 major international media outlets’ annual best-book honors arrives in Japan! A full-fledged business nonfiction account of how the world’s most powerful company, アップル, came under China’s control, told through a geopolitical lens! “アップル自壊” goes on sale October 28
What struggling managers need is not experience or talent, but “tools in their hands”! Learn the world-standard approach to “people management” through a story in “The Leader’s Trump Card: Heating Up a Cold Organization”
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“The Leader’s Trump Card: Heating Up a Cold Organization,” a book that teaches “people management”—a framework based on psychology, neuroscience, and empirical research—through a story, will go on sale October 28. Author Kazuki Minami draws on his human resources experience at SAP and 江崎グリコ to offer managers practical management techniques.
Learn a perspective that can change your life through surprisingly unconventional ways of thinking and acting! “What Executives Around the World Taught Me” (by Teruo Seno) goes on sale October 28!
What does “gritty dedication to results” look like—the quality possessed by the only businesspeople who will thrive in the AI era? “The Wild Work Playbook” goes on sale October 28
Can pursuing happiness actually make you unhappy? An accessible book exploring the roots of modern people’s sense of being unfulfilled, “A Human History of Happiness,” goes on sale October 28
How can you increase your value while working? A guide to work that expands your career possibilities, “What You Must Sell Most Is Yourself,” goes on sale October 28!
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“What You Must Sell Most Is Yourself,” a business book that applies marketing principles to life, will be published by Diamond Inc. on October 28. Author Hiroyuki Takaguchi explains a career mindset that treats yourself as a product.
【Labor and social security attorney explains】What if a part-time worker asks you to “explain the difference in treatment compared with regular employees”? After the October revision, “because you’re part-time” is no longer an acceptable explanation: the duty to explain differences in treatment and the “treatment-difference explanation document” to prepare in advance
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has published an explanatory video on YouTube to address the duty to explain differences in treatment under the equal pay for equal work system following the October revision.
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Took effect on October 1, Reiwa 8
Approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds
Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the "Employment Clean Planner" qualification, and
【Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture】“100チャレ” brings the town’s initiatives together under one banner and shares them with the outside world: report on results 1 year after launch
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一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構 marks 1 year since launching “100チャレ,” which showcases initiatives in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, and presents 12 projects. In its second year, it will recruit project leaders and expand partnerships.
A survey of 468 credit card holders in their 20s to 50s found that the annual fee was the most common priority for people in their 50s when choosing a primary card, while those in their 20s and 30s were more likely to prioritize the points reward rate.
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“1 card” was the most common answer at 33.12%
66.88% have 2 or more cards
58.76% pay more than half of their expenses by credit card
“Points reward rate” was the most common answer at 39.74%
59.83% have become more conscious of points and reward rates
【Goal achieved!】Sophia University Ice Hockey Club crowdfunding campaign “Icebound achievements for the future” ends after reaching 182% of its target!
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スポチュニティ株式会社 announced that a crowdfunding campaign for Sophia University Ice Hockey Club ended after raising 914,900 yen, equivalent to 182% of its target.
New winter sportswear from 『TIGORA by BEAMS DESIGN』 launches! New label 「BEAMS DESIGN RUNNING FORCES」 available at select スポーツデポ stores
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株式会社アルペン has released the 2026 WINTER collection from sportswear brand 『TIGORA by BEAMS DESIGN』. The running category adds the new label 「BEAMS DESIGN RUNNING FORCES」, available exclusively at スポーツデポ.
“Learning Together Challenge,” a collaborative learning program for students from 県立広島大学 and students from special-needs schools, held at the Mihara Campus! Participants deepen their understanding of support tailored to each individual through café, retail and cleaning activities.
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県立広島大学 and 広島県立三原特別支援学校 are jointly holding “Learning Together Challenge,” a program to train occupational therapists through café, retail and cleaning activities.
New attractions are arriving at Ami Outlet this fall and winter. 6 stores, including popular names such as Merrell and Pierre Marcolini, will open or reopen, spanning outdoor goods, cosmetics and food.
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あみプレミアム・アウトレット (operated by 三菱地所・サイモン株式会社) announced that a total of 6 stores, including Merrell and Pierre Marcolini, will open or reopen between October and December 2026.
【丹波篠山 一休庵】The season for authentic botan nabe supervised by the renowned restaurant 「近又」 is here! 3 distinctive courses are now available, including the new “Flavor Comparison Dual-Style Botan Nabe,” featuring special miso and peppery sansho broth.
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丹波篠山 一休庵, operated by G LION GROUP, has begun offering botan nabe courses made with wild boar meat and supervised by the long-established ryokan 「近又」. This season, it offers a total of 3 courses, including the new “Flavor Comparison Dual-Style Botan Nabe Course.”
LegalOn surpasses 100 lawyer-supervised prompts that can be used directly to instruct legal AI
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies announced that the cumulative number of lawyer-supervised prompts available in its legal-focused AI, LegalOn, has surpassed 100. It has added new prompts for drafting documents such as notices of shareholders’ meetings and board meeting minutes, helping reduce the burden of using AI in legal work.
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More than 100 in total
More than 9,000 companies as of the end of July 2026
AIsmiley to exhibit at “AI World 2026 Autumn Tokyo” for 3 days starting Wednesday, 11/4. Reserve a booth visit to receive an Amazon gift card worth 1,500 yen!
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株式会社アイスマイリー will exhibit at “AI World 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026. It will introduce the AI portal media outlet “AIsmiley” and its community, and offer AI implementation consultations. A campaign will give visitors who reserve a booth visit an Amazon gift card worth 1,500 yen.
Nikon Tsubasa Kobo and Epson Japan hold joint workshop at Tokyo Mirai Park inside 日本科学未来館
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株式会社ニコンつばさ工房 and Epson Japan held a joint workshop, “Thinking About the Future Through Paper: PaperLab,” at Tokyo Mirai Park inside 日本科学未来館 on September 26, 2026, as part of the Tokyo Bay eSG Project. The event offered elementary school students and their parents hands-on experience with Epson’s dry-process office papermaking machine, PaperLab, as well as environmental learning about resource circulation, and received high satisfaction ratings from participants.