在大阪ベトナム社会主義共和国総領事館 is sharing information on the significance of the strategic partnership between Japan and Vietnam and the current state of economic cooperation ahead of General Secretary and President To Lam’s visit to Japan.
Facts
Plans to visit Japan for 4 days starting November 8, 2026
In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded US$51 billion for the first time
From January to August 2026, it increased by more than 15% year on year
Reaching approximately US$38.6 billion
Cumulative registered investment totaled approximately US$81 billion
Cumulative ODA loans have reached approximately ¥3 trillion
Heiwa Mannequin launches “Arimasu!”, a rental website for fixtures and equipment offering end-to-end service from product supply to on-site setup through 47 locations nationwide
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株式会社平和マネキン launched “Arimasu! Nationwide Fixtures and Equipment Rental” on October 1, 2026, a website focused on renting fixtures and equipment. Founded 77 years ago, the company has handled more than 15,000 transactions annually and provides product inventory, delivery and installation through 47 locations nationwide.
QommonsAI training held in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture — Practical generative AI use that starts with “one task completed”
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Polimill株式会社 held an introductory training session on using generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, employees on October 6, 2026.
Facts
October 6, 2026
44 participants in the morning
35 participants in the afternoon
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
Participatory art event “Spla-Fun page 2 in Innoshima” to be held November 22 at Shigei Junior High School, which is set to close; event gives shape to elementary and junior high school students’ ideas【Free admission and activities】
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The 2nd Spla-Fun Executive Committee will hold the participatory art event “Spla-Fun page 2 in Innoshima” at the gymnasium of Onomichi Municipal Shigei Junior High School on November 22, 2026. Aimed at expressing gratitude to the school ahead of its closure and revitalizing the community, the event will offer activities based on elementary and junior high school students’ ideas and opportunities for intergenerational exchange.
Omine-do Pharmaceutical Industry, Japan’s No.1 manufacturer of oral Kampo medicines, completes “Nara Shinkojo,” a smart factory built at a total cost of approximately ¥15 billion
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Omine-do Pharmaceutical Industry has completed construction of “Nara Shinkojo,” an IoT-enabled smart factory built at a total cost of approximately ¥15 billion. The company plans to begin supplying products in July 2027.
Facts
Total construction cost of approximately 15 billion yen
People aged 65 and older are projected to account for 37.1% of Japan’s population by 2050
With annual medical expenses exceeding ¥48 trillion
It holds a leading 75% share of Japan’s market for manufacturing oral Kampo medicines
Monotype adds all 12 fonts in the “Ayakana FONT” Japanese typeface series by Susumu Matsubayashi to its lineup
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Monotype株式会社 has added all 4 families, comprising a total of 12 fonts, in the “あや仮名FONT” Japanese typeface series by Susumu Matsubayashi to its service lineups.
Facts
All 4 families
3 weights: Light, Regular and Bold
9,354 glyphs
Companies mentioned：Monotype Imaging Inc.、Monotype株式会社、Monotype Fonts™、フォントワークス® LETS®、FONTPLUS®、MyFonts.com®、MyFonts Inc.
“Black Desert MOBILE” launches Halloween-themed events and 5 consecutive weeks of “Adventure ON”
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“Black Desert MOBILE,” developed by Pearl Abyss, has launched Halloween-themed events and “Adventure ON,” a special adventure event running for 5 consecutive weeks. The upper tiers of “Chaos Rift” and the “Skill Secret Manual Family-wide” feature have also been added.
【NHKカルチャー】Lecture by social media sensation and video creator Shippojikan: “Once You’re Over 50, Head for the Mountains.” How to start a two-base lifestyle for the soul
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NHK文化センター is holding a lecture featuring social media sensation and video creator Shippojikan. In-person seats are fully booked, and online registration is now open.
NVIDIA and Meta to expand collaboration on Muse and the Muse family of models amid strong growth
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In response to growing demand for AI agents, NVIDIA and Meta will expand their partnership on Muse models and the Muse family, aiming to improve inference and training performance and lower TCO. NVIDIA will also invest US$3 billion in a share issuance by Meta.
AMIRI unveils second season of women’s formalwear for FCバルセロナ women’s first team
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Luxury brand AMIRI has unveiled its second season of official formalwear for the FCバルセロナ women’s first team and executives. The collection features suits and leather goods that blend traditional tailoring with sporting elements.
DQS Japan receives JAB accreditation approval for transition to ISO 14001:2026 and launches transition audit services for the new standard
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DQS Japan has received JAB accreditation approval for the transition to the environmental management systems international standard “ISO 14001:2026” and has begun offering transition audit services for the new standard. The transition period from the current standard is 3 years, and certificates are scheduled to expire on April 30, 2029.
“WAZATO — Was That Mistake on Purpose?” launches on Steam Friday, Oct. 30. Second launch campaign begins, with Steam keys awarded to 10 winners by lottery
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ニチコマ合同会社 has launched the second campaign celebrating the release of the online party game “WAZATO — Was That Mistake on Purpose?”, which launches on Steam on Oct. 30, 2026. Steam keys will be given to 10 winners selected by lottery on X.
（株）バロー wins a bid of 1.11 million yen for “Tenka Fubu,” a premium persimmon brand from Gifu Prefecture!
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株式会社バロー won the first auction of the season for “Tenka Fubu,” a premium persimmon brand from Gifu Prefecture, for the 7th consecutive year at the Nagoya Central Wholesale Market Hokubu Market on Oct. 29, 2026. It bid 1.11 million yen for 2 of the top-grade “Tenkanin” persimmons, which will be sold at Valor Obu Kitayama Store in Obu, Aichi Prefecture.
Learn the story behind the creation of “Kita no Gochiso Butter Cheese Sandwich”! Branding seminar on Nov. 20 to take an in-depth look at a success story that has sold more than 5 million pieces
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仙台市中小企業活性化センター will hold a free seminar on Nov. 20 to learn about the brand strategy of フェルム ラ・テール美瑛, creator of “Kita no Gochiso Butter Cheese Sandwich,” which has surpassed cumulative sales of 5 million pieces.
Concerned that “my hands look older”? Hand-care salon キレイテ上野店, a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station, offers anti-aging hand care ahead of the dry fall and winter seasons
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キレイテ上野店, an age-focused hand-care salon operated by 株式会社キレイテ, offers nurse-supervised hand and skin care and professionally supervised lymphatic care to address concerns such as dryness and wrinkles.
Facts
Opened in May 2026
Supervised by a professional with 20 years in the beauty industry
Customers in their 40s to 50s are especially common
A monthly cream puff arrives, featuring the fragrant combination of Okinawa’s classic sanpin tea and chocolate! Winter menu available from Dec. 1 at ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇
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Starting Dec. 1, 2026, ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇, operated by 株式会社グローバルエージェンツ, will offer a winter-only monthly cream puff, “Sanpin Chou-Chocolat,” combining sanpin tea and chocolate, along with original drinks. A limited-time accommodation plan that includes sweets will also be available.
Facts
From 12,200 yen (tax included) for 2 people sharing 1 room
Originalさんぴんシュー・ショコラ」各780円
“Ryukyu Piña Colada”: 900 yen (tax included)
13 properties across 6 brands nationwide
A boutique hotel with approximately 1,200 rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルエージェンツ、LIVELY HOTELS、ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇、ESTINATE LOUNGE 那覇、SOCIAL APARTMENT、.andwork、Sooo LIQUID（ソーリキッド）
Forcesteed Robotics develops “Agentic Robotics,” in which AI agents create work programs for robots — a new feature for the Physical AI OS “FOS”
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株式会社Forcesteed Robotics has developed “Agentic Robotics,” a new feature for its Physical AI OS “FOS” that enables AI agents to create work programs for robots. The feature allows the AI agent “Forcesteed-Luqua” to interpret work instructions given in everyday language, select an approach suited to the situation and assemble a node program. The company is conducting demonstrations internally and with partner companies.
Practical AI community “うのベースAI部” launches in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
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Base, operated by 株式会社エイビス, will launch the practical AI community “うのベースAI部” on Oct. 30, 2026, based at the “うのベース” coworking space in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture. The community aims to develop talent to improve local businesses’ operations and solve regional issues, with 鈴木和浩, CTO of 合同会社寺子屋ホロ, serving as instructor.
Automatically create videos in 41 languages from PowerPoint and PDF files! “VIDEO GATE” adds automatic video-duration adjustment alongside automatic generation and translation of slide text, narration and subtitles
High-load ball screw for high-speed, heat-resistant applications “HTF-SRM™” wins the Machinery and Robotics Parts Award at the 2026 “Super” Monozukuri Parts Awards
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日本精工’s “HTF-SRM™” won the Machinery and Robotics Parts Award at the 2026 “Super” Monozukuri Parts Awards.
“Introducing skilled workers,” generally prohibited by law: our association begins partnership with recruitment agencies
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一般社団法人建設技能者転職支援協会 will begin recruiting participating companies for its “Skilled Worker Career Transition Partnership Program” on Oct. 29, 2026, targeting recruitment agencies nationwide, amid a legal ban in principle on introducing skilled workers.
Facts
From Oct. 29, 2026
6.85 million people at the peak in 1997
4.78 million people in 2025
While people aged 55 and older account for 36.6%
Those aged 29 and younger make up just 11.9%
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio is in the 7-to-8 range
Compared with around 1.2 across all occupations
About 20 years since the program was established
Only 4 organizations nationwide have received authorization
[Free admission] 24th Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cup Japan Wheelchair Handball Championships to be held in Fujisawa City on Nov. 14 and 15
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一般社団法人日本車椅子ハンドボール連盟 will hold the 24th Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cup Japan Wheelchair Handball Championships in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. 13 teams from 7 prefectures and cities will take part, including members of the Japanese national team, which won a silver medal at the World Championships. Admission is free.
[New Feature] AI Shorts, an AI document-to-video service, adds slide-generation functionality—turning unused internal documents into designed slides and narrated videos
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株式会社エージェンテック has added slide-generation functionality to its AI document-to-video service, AI Shorts. The service can automatically generate slides in a company’s own format from existing files or text, then create a narrated video in one seamless process.
56.8% say they are reluctant to buy secondhand designer bags; still, about 1 in 3 say they would use a rental service
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A survey by ラクサス・テクノロジーズ株式会社 found that 56.8% of respondents were reluctant to buy secondhand designer bags, while 44.0% said they would consider using a rental service. About 1 in 3 of those reluctant to buy secondhand would like to rent instead.
プロモツール株式会社 joins the Saitama Nikkei Discussion Group
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プロモツール株式会社 has joined the Saitama Nikkei Forum, run by 日本経済新聞社. Based in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, the company aims to accelerate its さいたまセントテクノロジーシティ構想 under its vision of “enriching cities with fragrance.” It also seeks to deepen its understanding of the regional economy and corporate management, while creating industries and expanding employment through collaboration among industry, academia and government.
Product created in response to the question, “Can you make one for dogs with floppy ears?” A floppy-eared model is now available for the “dog key case,” made from a photo of your pet.
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株式会社ガッツ has launched a “floppy-eared model” of its デザミンペット genuine-leather key case, made from a photo of a customer’s dog, in response to customer requests. It went on sale Nov. 1 for 7,480 yen, including tax.
Only a few days left in the presale: Your last chance to get ENNE ZERO at a discount! Order now for the shortest delivery time; regular pricing is coming soon. Announcing the launch of the new ENNE専用配線コードカバー!
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株式会社ENNE is accepting reservations for the 3rd presale of its electric mobility vehicle ENNE ZERO, announcing that this is the last opportunity to buy at a discount before the price shifts to the regular rate. It also plans to launch the new ENNE専用配線コードカバー, compatible with all models, on Nov. 2.
Survey on the state of “business-continuity bankruptcies” (FY2025)
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According to 帝国データバンク’s FY2025 survey, there were 167 “business-continuity bankruptcies” among companies with liabilities of 500 million yen or more, marking an increase for the 4th consecutive year. The business continuation rate was 35.8%. The rate rose in manufacturing, and more than 60% of companies with liabilities of 5 billion yen or more continued operating.
Facts
167 cases identified
35.8％
Up 2.9 percentage points
Exceeded 10,000 cases
Liabilities of 500 million yen or more
Exceeded 40%
Liabilities of 5 billion yen or more
More than 60% continued operating
41 cases, the most
Up 8.1 percentage points
Stood at just 21.3%
11 cases (continuation rate: 64.7%)
Continuation rate: 64.7%
100% (5 cases)
66.7% (4 cases)
60.0% (3 cases)
57 cases, the most
Down by 14 cases
32.6%, down 7.5 percentage points
Down 7.5 percentage points
Up by 17 cases
Rose to 32 cases
Rose to 35.2%
An exceptionally high 67.9%
Of the 19 cases
Accounted for 9 cases
Exceeded 60%
83 cases, the most
Rose to 87.4%, up nearly 20 percentage points from the previous fiscal year
Orders open for collaboration items from “TRAVAS TOKYO” and the anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca opened orders on Oct. 23 through its online store AMNIBUS for collaboration merchandise from the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and TRAVAS TOKYO.
Orders open at AMNIBUS for newly illustrated merchandise from the TV anime BLACK TORCH, including trading acrylic cards featuring characters ready for battle
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株式会社アルマビアンカ opened orders on Oct. 23 through its online store AMNIBUS for 11 types of newly illustrated merchandise from the TV anime BLACK TORCH.
Designing not only beauty but also the experience of wearing it: wedding ring brand serensway unveils its brand philosophy
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Wedding ring brand serensway, operated by 株式会社ムルデ, has unveiled a brand philosophy that applies engineering design principles developed in automotive engine development to improve comfort when wearing its rings.
Facts
Dual-income households in 2024
Reached 13 million households
An increase of 220,000 households from the previous year
Orders open for trading glitter can badges, trading scene still bromides and more from the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
The demo version of Moomin: Moominvalley’s Midsummer is available today, Oct. 29 (Thursday), on Nintendo Switch™ / Nintendo Switch™ 2!
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Original松竹株式会社は、ポイント＆クリックアドベンチャーゲーム『ムーミン：ムーミン谷の夏まつり』の体験版を10月29日よりNintendo SwitchおよびSwitch 2で配信開始した。本作は2026年11月12日に発売予定で、Crossbridge Game Studiosが開発し、松竹がパブリッシングを担当する。
Facts
Release date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Supports resolutions up to 4K
Smooth rendering at 60fps
Steam: 2,300 yen (tax included)
Switch / Switch2: Download version: 2,550 yen (tax included)
Standard edition: 4,480 yen (tax included)
Limited edition: 10,120 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、松竹ゲームズ、Crossbridge Game Studios、Shochiku、任天堂
AI to direct organizational response after cyberattacks: GuardPlan announces its Cyber Incident Response Management Cloud (CIRM); free cyber BCP development and review offered to the first 50 companies to mark the announcement
A first for Japan! Minami-Shinshu selected for the World’s 100 Best Sustainable Destinations for the 2nd consecutive year through regional collaboration
Considering the present and future of international maritime transport: November issue of Transport and the Economy, featuring a color cover, goes on sale Nov. 6
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The Institute of Transportation Economics will release the November issue of its specialist journal Transport and the Economy on Nov. 6, 2026. The special feature is titled Developments in International Maritime Transport and covers topics including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and trends in the shipbuilding industry. The list price is 1,100 yen (1,000 yen before tax).
Survey release: 81% did not adequately consider floor protection before moving into a new home. After moving in, 41.6% said their floors had been scratched.
Make year-end black mold cleaning easier! Behind the development of “Kabi Tori Bubble,” which eliminates the need to cover surfaces with plastic wrap | LDK Annual Best Buy 2025 winner
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The story behind the development of “Kabi Tori Bubble,” a foaming spray mold remover from DoiiLA, the consumer brand of 日本メカケミカル株式会社. After approximately 1 year of trial and error, the product achieved both stable active ingredients and foam that resists dripping, and won first place in the bath cleaner category of the LDK Annual Best Buy 2025.
Facts
Since its founding in 1975
Approximately 1 year of trial and error
The active ingredient, hypochlorite, breaks down in just 1–2 weeks
We recommend using it up within 3 months of purchase
A “Go boom” has arrived on X! Japan Go Association’s official app “囲碁シル” sees new users rise 2.8 times and next-day retention reach 1.4 times
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株式会社UNBALANCE announced that the number of new users of “囲碁シル,” a Go app developed jointly with the Japan Go Association, increased 2.8 times over 9 days, from Oct. 16 to 24, 2026, with retention and purchases also rising significantly.
Facts
The number of new users increased 2.8 times compared with the preceding 9 days
During the same period, the 1-day retention rate reached 1.4 times
The number of users making an in-app purchase for the first time (first-time purchasers) reached 7.8 times
Sales grew 3.2 times
1,500 in-game coins are being distributed
Japan’s Go-playing population peaked at approximately 11.3 million in 1982
【B.B.S. Event Dining】Enter the world of Noh through a giant screen of approximately 300 inches. “MEET NOH-能-,” a 3-day limited event featuring traditional performing arts, VR and physical exhibits, to be held in Osaka
【Survey results】97% of parents saw their children grow after taking part in Kids Flea Market
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NPO法人キッズフリマ announced that in a survey of 34 parents whose children attended an event held in August 2026, 97.1% said they saw their children grow, with “gained confidence” the most common response. Also, 97.1% said the event offered learning opportunities unavailable at school or home, and 100% said they intended to participate again.
Supporting household budgets for families raising children! コープこうべ to hold “Co-opi Club Black Friday” in November
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生活協同組合コープこうべ will hold “Co-opi Club Black Friday,” a points-back campaign for families raising children, in November 2026. The campaign is open to members of “Co-opi Club” and offers 5% back in points on approximately 3,800 items.
Facts
Nov. 2026
5% back in points
Nov. 4 (Wed.)–Dec. 8 (Mon.)
Approximately 900 items changing weekly
Approximately 1,800 items during the campaign
Approximately 3,800 items in total
Approximately 50,000 people are currently registered
Parking searches during a 5-day holiday were approximately 1.6 times the pre-holiday level, but the share of long-distance searches did not increase
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パーキングサイエンス株式会社 published “PSMR Vol.5,” a report analyzing data from its parking search app “P-Collection.” During the 5-day holiday in September 2026, the daily average number of searches rose to approximately 1.6 times the pre-holiday level, but the share of long-distance searches and long-duration parking did not increase, showing that a concentration of searches does not necessarily coincide with longer travel distances or parking times.
KENTEX’s first radio-controlled solar watch arrives. The “JSDF Radio Solar,” featuring an original, domestically made radio-controlled solar module, launches in 3 models for the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces on Oct. 30.
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株式会社ケンテックスジャパン will launch KENTEX’s first radio-controlled solar watch, “JSDF Radio Solar,” featuring its original domestically made radio-controlled solar module, on Oct. 30, 2026. The lineup includes 3 models for the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces. The case measures 42.5 mm in diameter, and the watch is water-resistant to 10 atmospheres. Runtime is up to 4 months on a full charge and up to 12 months in sleep mode.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
3 models
More than 3 years
Approximately 4 months
Up to 12 months
100 m water resistance
Φ41.5mm
SUS３１６L stainless steel
XRS1
Approximately 30% compared with the previous model
Planned by a regional revitalization program member affiliated with Punctual! “Morning Sunday” event to be held at the Sunday market in Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, on 11/15
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“Morning Sunday,” an event planned by a regional revitalization program member affiliated with the regional trading company 株式会社パンクチュアル in Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, will be held at the city’s Sunday market on Nov. 15, 2026.
Red Centre art experiences named to ロンリープラネット’s “Top 25 Travel Experiences in the World”!
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Australia’s Red Centre in the Northern Territory has been selected for “The World’s Top 25 Travel Experiences to Have in 2027” in ロンリープラネット’s “Best in Travel 2027.”
The final boss hits the streets of Onomichi! Wrapped bus featuring HMPA ambassador Sachiko Kobayashi takes off!
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Maruzen Pharmaceuticals has launched a wrapped-bus advertising campaign with Onomichi Bus to raise awareness of HMPA, a notable ingredient. Sachiko Kobayashi has been appointed ambassador, and the bus will begin operating on October 1.
[Free, Nov. 12 (Thu.)] Marubun Technical Seminar: “Latest Trends in Data Sovereignty and Encryption Key Management (BYOK/HYOK) in the Multicloud Era”
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丸文株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on November 12 about data sovereignty and encryption key management in multicloud environments (BYOK/HYOK). Co-hosted with Utimaco, the seminar will explain methods for centralized key management and strengthening compliance across environments involving AWS and Azure.
[Up to 50% off] Amazon’s 6th Smile SALE is here. Save on customizations with エフシーエル(fcl.) car parts during the autumn travel season
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株式会社WiNEEDS HOLDINGS will hold a special sale in conjunction with Amazon’s “6th Smile SALE,” offering エフシーエル(fcl.) car and motorcycle parts at up to 50% off.
Calling all fast runners! Beach flags competition open to everyone! “The Beach Flags Series 2026” to be held at Katase Nishihama Beach in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture!
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公益財団法人日本ライフセービング協会 will hold “The Beach Flags Series 2026” on November 3, 2026, at Katase Nishihama Beach in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. Co-hosted with 湘南チャーカル, the event aims to promote lifesaving sports and raise awareness of drowning prevention through beach flags competitions.
[Kyoto] First-ever guided tour and sweets buffet at “Kyobaum”! “Autumn Appreciation Festival” begins Friday, November 6
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株式会社美十, which manufactures and sells Kyoto specialties “Otabe” and “Kyobaum,” will hold its “Autumn Appreciation Festival” from November 6 to 15, 2026. New offerings include the “Kyobaum Experience Tour,” a sweets buffet featuring about 20 items, and limited-edition products.
長崎歴史文化博物館 will mark its 21st anniversary on November 3, 2026, with a celebratory dance by Nagasaki Kenban and free admission to the permanent exhibition for prefectural residents. The “綴TSUZURI” special exhibition and related events will also be held.
Facts
21st anniversary
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (public holiday)
Adults: 630 yen
310 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students
株式会社エアウィーヴ will launch the tri-fold mattresses エアウィーヴ スマート Z1.0 and the higher-end エアウィーヴ スマート Z2.0 on November 17. The Z1.0 is about 30% lighter than the previous model, while the Z2.0 features a reversible design with 2 firmness options for the lumbar area.
For sensitive baby skin that is especially prone to dryness. A new fall-and-winter trial set featuring a newly launched “extra moisturizing” whole-body shampoo and milky lotion
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス has launched the “Mama & Kids Baby Trial Set Extra Moisturizing” for sensitive baby skin prone to dryness. The 5-piece set costs 2,090 yen including tax.
Turning experience from a single surgery into a teaching tool for future doctors: Research on the “Hakata Model” by Kyushu University and ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー published in an international journal
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A joint study by 株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー and Kyushu University on the “Hakata Model,” a full-skull 3D model for skull base surgery training, has been published in the international journal Neurosurgery Practice. Evaluations by 8 neurosurgeons found high satisfaction, and demonstrated that the model can also reproduce individual patients’ tumors.
Facts
8 neurosurgeons
The average score for the model’s realism was 4.25 points
Published in the international academic journal Neurosurgery Practice on September 2, 2026
Survey examines traits of couples who don’t argue! A minority, 21.50%, believe that couples who don’t argue are more likely to break up, while some worry about unspoken feelings and pent-up dissatisfaction, according to ハッピーメール
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A survey by ハッピーメール, operated by 株式会社アイベック, found that just 21.50% (43 people) believe couples who don’t argue are more likely to break up, while 78.50% said they do not think so. Traits cited among couples who don’t argue included “shared values,” “respect,” “discussion” and “a comfortable distance.”
オラクル to offer Google TPU on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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オラクル and Google announced that they will offer Google TPU on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This will be the first time TPUs are offered on a cloud platform other than Google’s. The service is scheduled to launch in 2027.
グンゼ博物苑 announces revamped exhibits at “Future Storehouse” — a participatory exhibition where visitors can learn about environmental management and future business while having fun
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グンゼ株式会社 will unveil revamped exhibits at “Future Storehouse” at グンゼ博物苑 in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, on November 1, 2026, and will also hold a mini-exhibition commemorating its 130th anniversary.
Autumn foliage at Hanno’s top destination, 秩父御嶽山神社 東郷公園, will soon be at its best; 休暇村奥武蔵 will operate a limited-time shuttle bus
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The resort hotel 休暇村奥武蔵 in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, will operate a free, limited-time shuttle bus from November 16 to 30, 2026, to coincide with the peak autumn foliage at 秩父御嶽神社東郷公園, a famous spot for fall colors. The park will also hold its “Maple Festival” from November 15 to 30.
Facts
About 1,000 Japanese maples and other maples
Starting Monday, Nov. 16
Service will operate through Monday, Nov. 30
Vast temple grounds spanning approximately 15,000 tsubo
Shirokiya and 笑笑 revamp their main menus starting Oct. 29. A stream of new menu items arrives! Even more izakaya dishes everyone can enjoy together
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株式会社モンテローザ will revamp the main menus at 白木屋 and 笑笑 locations nationwide starting Oct. 29, introducing new flavors for motsunabe and adding new items such as GOGO Tsukune.
A fleece snap pullover inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam is here!
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株式会社バンダイ will release 3 fleece snap pullover designs featuring Mobile Suit Gundam at its apparel shop STRICT-G. Preorders will begin on Premium Bandai on Oct. 29, 2026, and general sales will start in stores on Nov. 14 of the same year.
The PokePeace characters, whose “peaceful” lives are depicted in the series, arrive at the fountain plaza! PokePeace Meets サンシャインシティ “Twinkle Star Idol,” Nov. 16 (Mon.)–Nov. 29 (Sun.)
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The “PokePeace Meets サンシャインシティ Twinkle Star Idol” event will be held at the サンシャインシティ Fountain Plaza from Nov. 16 to 29. Activities include photo spots, merchandise sales (including pudding), and giveaways.
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Monday, November 16
Sunday, Nov. 29
Spend 3,000 yen or more
Purchases of 6,000 yen or more
Plush toy/pudding [3,300 yen]
Metal pin badges (8 designs in total) [990 yen each]
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンシャインシティ、サンシャインシティ、Nintendo、Creatures Inc.、GAME FREAK inc.
Nurturing the future of the region through agriculture, education, and sports! Rice harvesting experience held as part of the “SeaHorses Mikawa Rice” project
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The SeaHorses Mikawa held a rice harvesting experience as the second installment of its “SeaHorses Mikawa Rice” project, in partnership with JA西三河, 西尾市, and 西尾市立花ノ木小学校. President and CEO Kenichi Sako took part alongside elementary school students, and the harvested rice is scheduled to be donated to a children's cafeteria.
Yamanashi Prefecture's first location! All-day children's play venue “Nobikko Jumbo Isawa Store” to open at イオン石和店 on Thursday, Dec. ３! Among the lowest prices in Fuefuki City! An indoor playground where families can spend the whole day at a low price
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will open the indoor playground “Nobikko Jumbo Isawa Store” at イオン石和店 in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2026. It will be the company's first location in Yamanashi Prefecture, and visitors can spend the whole day at a low price using the Tototto membership app.
Yamanashi Prefecture's first location! Crane game arcade “Crane Yokocho Kiwami Isawa Store” scheduled for grand opening in early December
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株式会社イオンファンタジー plans to open the crane game arcade “Crane Yokocho Kiwami Isawa Store” in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in early December 2026. It will offer approximately 396 machines and cashless payments through a LINE mini app.
Japan's largest※ in NITORI BUSINESS: “Corporate Business Osaka Showroom” to open Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
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株式会社ニトリ will open the “Corporate Business Osaka Showroom” in Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. It will be one of the largest showrooms in Japan by sales-floor area within ニトリ's corporate business, offering experiences of office spaces and renovation consultations. A renovation showroom on the premises will hold a special sale on items including system kitchens through Nov. 9.
This easy-to-follow, detailed guide explains the astronomical events to watch in 2027, as well as monthly sky guides and highlights of meteor showers.
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株式会社誠文堂新光社 will release “Akira Fujii's Astronomical Almanac 2027 Edition,” a compact guidebook covering the astronomical events and sky guides for 2027.
[Tokyo Station] Popular “Tokyo Banana × Koala's March” arrives for a limited time! Don't miss these adorable gifts for visits home and treats for yourself
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株式会社グレープストーン will release “Koala's March Tokyo Banana Caramel Banana ‘Found it!’,” a collaboration with 株式会社ロッテ's Koala's March, for a limited time at JR東日本 Tokyo Station's Gransta Tokyo starting Nov. 2, 2026.
The final installment of Vietnam Golf! A furious Kin-chan of Onigoshi sparks a fight!? “New York Yashiki's Golf Friend Network” airs Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30
At the “Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Fall,” held on Oct. 28, 2026, 株式会社ブシロード announced new products and event information for Shadowverse EVOLVE. A Granblue Fantasy collaboration pack is scheduled for release on Nov. 27, and the booster pack “Mai Odoru Rikka” is scheduled for release on Jan. 29, 2027. Related tournaments and events, including PR card giveaways, are also planned.
Official characters for the education service ClassroomChecker named “Rakuro” and “Mamoro”!
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DriveChecker株式会社 has named the official characters for ClassroomChecker, an education service scheduled for release in December 2026: the white owl is “Rakuro,” and the brown owl is “Mamoro.”
SUSHI TOP MARKETING celebrates its 5th anniversary. Distributing “NFTs with an AR experience” as a token of gratitude
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To mark its 5th anniversary on Oct. 29, 2026, SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社 will distribute NFTs with an AR experience. The company offers “Token Graph Marketer,” an omnichannel platform leveraging blockchain and AI, and has supported promotions for more than 200 companies.
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5th anniversary
Celebrates its 5th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Supports promotional activities for more than 200 companies
Raised 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、Spiral Capital、MIRAISE、電通、セブン銀行、日本郵政キャピタル
GreenSnap launches beta version of “AI Report” feature in its digital stamp rally “Sumapeta”
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GreenSnap株式会社 has launched a beta version of its “AI Report” feature for the digital stamp rally service “スマペタ.” After an event ends, AI analyzes participation data to generate the report. The feature is available on all plans at no additional charge, and safeguards are in place to prevent personal information from being shared with AI.
HAL探偵社 has opened 5 new branches in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; Niigata City and Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture; and Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
The everyday work of labor and social security attorneys helps prevent labor-management disputes
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全国社会保険労務士会連合会社労士総研 has released the results of a survey conducted in September 2026. Responses from 783 people showed that preventive involvement by labor and social security attorneys helps avert labor-management disputes and resolve differences in understanding.
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Number of responses: 783 people
In particular, resolving or reducing differences in understanding between labor and management was the most common outcome, at 68.5%.
[Limited to 100 worldwide] A new color joins the sold-out, elusive “K9 Tourbillion.” Swiss-born watch brand Tendence（テンデンス） is releasing 2 new color models equipped with tourbillons.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will begin taking reservations on Oct. 29 for 2 new color versions of “K9 Tourbillion,” a tourbillon-equipped model from Swiss watch brand Tendence, in white- and black-strap versions. The watches will go on sale Nov. 27, with production limited to 100 worldwide.
クリスチャン・ディオール has unveiled a new candle collection inspired by 18th-century beehives. The porcelain cases feature medallion and insect decorations, and the collection comes in 4 fragrances. Sales are scheduled to begin on Nov. 12, 2026.
[A healthy liver can help you live a long, healthy life!] “POWER MOOK 03: The Strongest Rules for a Healthy Liver, Explained by a Medical Specialist” goes on sale Oct. 29!
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株式会社大洋図書 published “POWER MOOK 03: The Strongest Rules for a Healthy Liver, Explained by a Medical Specialist” on Oct. 29. Supervised by Dr. Takeshi Kurihara, the book explains self-care for improving fatty liver and promoting a long, healthy life.
[Free assessments exceed 100 sites] サクラサクマーケティング株式会社, with more than 20 years of SEO support experience, fully launches “LLMO Consulting” after an initial rollout. The company has strengthened its support system and published an official service page.
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サクラサクマーケティング株式会社, which has provided SEO support for more than 20 years, has fully launched “LLMO Consulting,” a service designed to optimize how companies are presented in generative AI responses, and published an official service page. During the initial rollout, the company conducted free assessments for more than 100 sites, systematized the insights gained and strengthened its support system.
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We have conducted free “LLMO assessments” for more than 100 sites
We have supported search marketing, primarily SEO, for more than 20 years
More than 2,000 client companies
More than 3,000 sites supported
From ¥400,000 per month
Companies mentioned：サクラサクマーケティング株式会社、株式会社フィードフォース、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews
Official app “チャーミングケア” brings information, consultations, records and shopping together for children with illnesses or disabilities and their families
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一般社団法人チャーミングケア has launched its official app “チャーミングケア,” which brings information, consultations, records and shopping together for children with illnesses or disabilities and their families.
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More than 70 articles published in approximately 1 month
Launched in October 2026
5 pillars: “learn,” “work,” “know,” “shop” and “support”
From rural Japan to Paris. Kimono upcycling brand “OMOMUKI” and Mino ware accessories brand “七窯社” unveil collaboration visuals showcasing the beauty of Japanese tradition
[Leading example of local government communications] 株式会社Saliyou conducts training on sharing information using “Instagram × note”
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Sayuri Yoshida, representative director of 株式会社Saliyou, served as an instructor at a training session organized by 岡山県地域おこし協力隊ネットワーク, where she lectured on local government communications strategies using “Instagram × note.”
Tackling protein deficiency with “delicious noodles.” A tasting event for high-protein noodles “スポ麺,” which have sold more than 100,000 servings, will be held at Gold’s Gym Shibuya and Sasazuka from Oct. 31, offering an easy way to build muscle and fuel workouts
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合資会社酒井製麺所, a company with more than 90 years of history, will hold a tasting event for its high-protein noodles “スポ麺” at Gold’s Gym Shibuya and Sasazuka from Oct. 31, offering “delicious noodles” as a solution to protein deficiency among people today.