株式会社2nd generation, a recruitment agency specializing in the medical device industry, is expanding its nationwide in-person support service, strengthening hands-on matching between job seekers and hiring companies.
Facts
More than 80 published pieces of content
Has already published as many as 72 pieces of content
KPMGジャパン released the results of its “KPMGジャパン CFO Survey 2026/27,” which surveyed CFOs at publicly listed companies in Japan. Increased investment in generative AI and shortages of talent and skills emerged as challenges.
Variable recycling-points system pilot to be conducted at 6 additional Miyagi Co-op stores
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The SK Group will launch a pilot of its variable recycling-points system, conducted jointly with Tohoku University and others, at 6 Miyagi Co-op stores starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Miyagi Co-op began a pilot at 10 stores in 2025
The first phase of the pilot began at the “BIG HOUSE Onoda Store” on Oct. 1, 2023
The second phase of the pilot began on Oct. 12, 2024
In March 2025, it was selected as a new project for Reiwa 7 under the Ministry of the Environment’s competitive research funding program, the Environmental Research and Technology Development Fund
Reservations for the premium “Grand Theft Auto VI” Collector’s Box open at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30!
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Reservations for the premium “Grand Theft Auto VI” Collector’s Box open at 12 p.m. on Oct. 30 through カプコン’s official online store, イーカプコン. The release date is Nov. 19, 2026, and the price is 99,980 yen (excluding tax).
Facts
Starting at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
99,980 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、カプコン、イーカプコン、Rockstar Games、Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.、Oakley、New Era
[The conversation changes based on everyone’s votes!?] Online company networking event for job seekers and career changers to be held Wednesday, Nov. 18!
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An online company networking event for job seekers and career changers, hosted by 北九州市役所, will be held on Nov. 18. The free event will focus on manufacturing and construction and take place via Zoom.
Tsuno Food Industrial to showcase its rice bran skincare brand inaho at the 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO East in Tokyo 2026
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Tsuno Food Industrial will exhibit at the 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO East in Tokyo 2026, held in November 2026, and showcase inaho, its rice bran-derived skincare brand.
Amana and N.HOOLYWOOD develop the company’s first corporate apparel, expressing its identity in 2 styles: formal and workwear
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株式会社アマナ collaborated with fashion brand N.HOOLYWOOD to develop its first “amana company wear.” Available in 2 styles, formal and workwear, the pieces are all black and employees can purchase and wear them as they wish.
Facts
2 styles: formal and workwear
Projects numbering 10,000 per year
Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
Established in 1979 as an advertising photography production company
株式会社mediVR obtains Class II medical device manufacturing and marketing approval for “mediVRカグラフィードバック”
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株式会社mediVR announced that “mediVRカグラフィードバック,” a software-based medical device it develops and manufactures, received Class II manufacturing and marketing approval from 厚生労働省 on October 15, 2026.
“Just 25 kcal, yet every 25 kcal counts.” Honey maker revisits its “commitment to ingredients” to create “HoneyAction エナジー100,” launching November 2.
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株式会社雅蜂園 will launch “HoneyAction エナジー100,” a new 105 kcal product alongside its existing 80 kcal offering, on November 2, 2026, to meet runners’ needs.
Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen specialist キング軒 to open its 4th Osaka location, キング軒 南森町店, on November 4
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株式会社キングファクトリーグループ will open キング軒 南森町店, the 4th Osaka Prefecture location of Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen restaurant キング軒, in Osaka’s Kita Ward, Nishitemma, on November 4, 2026.
ベルナティオ, a resort hotel in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture | “八海山フェア～雪国のごちそう・冬の贅沢～” to be held at Niigata’s ベルナティオ. Enjoy Uonuma’s food and fermentation culture at a winter buffet, featuring freshly pressed mont blanc infused with hon mirin
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The resort hotel あてま高原リゾート ベルナティオ in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, will hold “八海山フェア～雪国のごちそう・冬の贅沢～” from November 26, 2026, to March 3, 2027. The limited-time menu combines sake and fermented seasonings from 八海醸造 with local ingredients.
[40th anniversary] Going beyond the boundaries of welfare, first release of the venue map for “しらとりまつり2026,” bringing 1万人 together in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture
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社会福祉法人征峯会 has released the venue map for “しらとりまつり2026,” to be held on November 7 and 8, 2026, at 特別養護老人ホームしらとり in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture. The event marks the organization’s 40th anniversary and will feature performances on 3 stages and 30 market stalls, among other attractions.
New add-on content for the 3rd installment in the popular crane game series, 『ねらって！クレーンゲーム』! DLC and a bundle with the main game available starting today!
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SAT-BOX株式会社 began distributing the add-on content “もっとゲットパック” for the Nintendo Switch game 『ねらって！クレーンゲーム』, as well as a bundle with the main game, on October 29, 2026. The new content introduces a magnet arm and lets players enjoy strategies for collecting coins.
SUNEAST to launch compact portable SSD supporting read speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s and IP65, starting Wednesday, November 4
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SUNEAST（株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス） will launch the compact portable SSD “ULTIMATE PRO GOLD Series Portable SSD II,” which supports read speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s and IP65 dust and water resistance, on November 4, 2026.
10th anniversary of 『ハイスクール・フリート』! Talk event featuring Nozomi Furuki and Yuko Kurose to be held Sunday, November 1!
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横須賀HUMAXシネマズ, operated by 株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント, will host a talk event on November 1, 2026, featuring voice actors Nozomi Furuki and Yuko Kurose to mark the 10th anniversary of the anime 『ハイスクール・フリート』. Anniversary screenings and merchandise sales will also run from October 23 to November 5.
Expressing railways, daily life and scenery through senryu: Entries now being accepted for works to be displayed in “鉄道と川柳と新津2026”
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新潟市新津鉄道資料館 is accepting senryu poems on the themes of railways and Niitsu through November 18, 2026, for display in its special exhibition “鉄道と川柳と新津2026.”
Facts
Through Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
40th anniversary of the museum
Up to 3 poems per person
17 characters in total
General admission: 390 yen
High school and university students: 260 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 130 yen
Season 6 of the app game “キングダム 覇道” for the App Store and Google Play begins! Season 6 theme: “黒羊丘の戦い”! New generals including Zhao commander “慶舎” and Qin commander “雷土” arrive one after another!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント began Season 6 of the app game “キングダム 覇道” on October 28. The theme is “黒羊丘の戦い,” and new generals including “慶舎,” “雷土” and “リン玉” make their debut. A range of campaigns are also underway, including the 七日祭 event, gifts commemorating a livestream, campaigns for new and returning players, and Web Store-exclusive packs.
Facts
October 28 (Wednesday)
Season 6
Within 14 days
Special Recruitment Tickets・850/900(S6)
Original英傑登用札を20枚無料で
Original無償覇道石150個が貰えます
Original無償覇道石300個が貰えます
Up to 30 players vs. 30 players
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、コーエーテクモゲームス、集英社
Standard and semi-custom home series “Smart Made Housing.” reaches cumulative 4,000 homes
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大和ハウス announced that cumulative sales of its standard and semi-custom home series “Smart Made Housing.” have reached 4,000 homes. The company achieved this milestone 3 years after launching the offering, and customers can now choose from 3,921 floor plans.
Awareness of car leasing stands at 81.6%, while 40.8% said they “barely understand how it works”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 広島市のカーリースおすすめナビ found that awareness of car leasing stands at 81.6%, but 40.8% barely understand how it works, and 85.4% said they do not want to use it.
Bar exam candidates and successful examinees welcome! C&Rリーガル・エージェンシー社 and 法律事務所ZeLo to co-host free online seminar on Nov. 18 (Wednesday): “A Career as a Corporate Lawyer, in the Words of Young Attorneys”
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Announcement of a free online seminar co-hosted by 株式会社C&Rリーガル・エージェンシー社 and 法律事務所ZeLo, featuring young attorneys discussing careers in corporate law.
Access control system series “eX-SG” adds employee ID cards to Apple Wallet
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パナソニックEW announced that its “eX-SG” access control system series now supports employee ID cards in Apple Wallet. Users can now gain access by simply holding an iPhone or Apple Watch near the reader, improving security and convenience.
SNSpartners announces new performance-based influencer advertising offering
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SNSpartners, the social media marketing brand operated by 合同会社mocchi, announced a new service for businesses, “Performance-Based Influencer Advertising,” combining influencer casting with a compensation structure tied to results.
“Nippon Foundation e-SpoGOMI in Ishikawa” held! The winning team was “生ハムと焼うどんともつ煮”! A total of 19.19 kg of litter was collected!
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At “Nippon Foundation e-SpoGOMI in Ishikawa,” co-hosted by 株式会社アイオーデータ and the Nippon Foundation SpoGOMI Federation, 6 teams with 18 participants collected a total of 19.19 kg of litter. The winning team was “生ハムと焼うどんともつ煮” (9.01 kg).
From “Politics is for adults” to “We are stakeholders too” — Tokyo Policy Championship finalists discuss their relationship with politics
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Interviews with students from the 4 high schools that reached the final of the 1st Tokyo Policy Championship, hosted by 公益社団法人東京青年会議所. Some students had viewed politics as distant before taking part, but policy proposals and a citizens’ vote helped them develop a sense of involvement and led to concrete action, including joining student groups and helping organize the next competition.
Art meets music at a reception in Hollywood Gallery! One-night-only event on Saturday, October 31, as part of Roppongi Art Night 2026
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ハリウッド株式会社 will hold a one-night-only reception at HOLLYWOOD GALLERY on October 31 during Roppongi Art Night 2026. The event will feature an exhibition and sale of paintings by Yu Itokawa, a live performance combining biwa and electronic music by miwa tanaka, and sake from 佐々木酒造.
[Nagoya, Nov. 9 / Free admission] Make high school graduate recruitment more than “hire and forget.” Practical seminar on retention and development, informed by schools, companies and high school graduate employees
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一般社団法人アスバシ will hold a free seminar in Nagoya on November 9, 2026, on retaining and developing employees hired as high school graduates. Guests will include Mr. Sato of 大同大学大同高等学校, the president of 株式会社ナツメ, and an employee hired after high school, who will discuss the topic from the perspectives of schools, companies and employees.
GENTLE MONSTER x Maison Margiela launches its 4th collaborative collection
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Gentle Monster and Maison Margiela have unveiled their 4th collaborative collection, themed “Deconstruction.” The collection comprises 68 styles, with pop-ups in 8 cities worldwide and a Seoul-exclusive performance.
Facts
43 sunglass styles
25 optical styles
68 styles in total
8 cities worldwide
Companies mentioned：GENTLE MONSTER、Maison Margiela、株式会社 IICOMBINED JAPAN
[Katori, Chiba] Thick-cut pork steak made with Chiba-grown Sangen pork and Chiba soy sauce, available for a limited time at farm resort THE FARM. Take part in the “Chiba Soy Sauce Gourmet Fair 2026” for a chance to win prizes by collecting stamps
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Farm resort THE FARM, operated by 株式会社ザファーム, is taking part in the “Chiba Soy Sauce Gourmet Fair 2026,” hosted by Chiba Prefecture, with a limited-time menu item, “Thick-Cut Pork Steak,” made with Chiba-grown Sangen pork and Chiba soy sauce. The resort is also running a campaign in which participants can collect stamps and enter a prize drawing.
FLS wins contract to handle hometown tax donation operations for Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, in full, shifting from in-house management to improve efficiency and increase donations
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株式会社フューチャーリンクローカルサポート (FLS) will take over all hometown tax donation support operations for Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, starting October 1, 2026, aiming to improve operational efficiency and increase donations.
“Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate” makes its ASEAN market debut, with Yamaha brand audio featured in Mitsubishi Motors’ new “Pajero”
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Yamaha-branded audio system “Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate” has been adopted for Mitsubishi Motors’ new “Pajero,” marking its first introduction to the ASEAN market.
[Commissioned by 岐阜労働局] “Major career-change job-hunting seminar for university 4th-year students” targeting “hidden high-quality companies” this fall and winter
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株式会社タスクールPlus will hold the online job-hunting seminar “Major career-change job-hunting seminar for university 4th-year students” on Dec. 23, 2026, for university 4th-year students and others, as a project commissioned by 岐阜労働局. The free seminar will cover how to secure openings in fall and winter and target hidden high-quality companies, how to prepare application documents using generative AI, and interview preparation.
Facts
FY Reiwa 8 Regional Partnership Project for Young People
Original1社15分で質の高い志望動機・自己PRを仕上げる
Based on the instructor’s track record of teaching more than 3,000 people
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems develops world’s first AI-powered device to control warping in corrugated board
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems has developed and commercialized the world’s first device that uses AI to control warping in corrugated board. The device is designed to address the challenge of passing on experienced operators’ skills and to support high-mix, low-volume production, and can be used with corrugating machines.
Facts
More than 300 units delivered in Japan and overseas
JAGDA international seminar “Warsaw & Toyama: The State of Poster Competitions” to be held on Nov. 27
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公益社団法人日本グラフィックデザイン協会 (JAGDA) will hold an international seminar on Nov. 27, 2026, to discuss the Warsaw International Poster Biennale and the International Poster Triennial Toyama.
AIO, MEO and review management service “クチコレ” introduced at “淀川つつみ市 ミナモ十三,” a waterfront hub in Juso, Osaka
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Sooon株式会社’s AIO, MEO and review management service “クチコレ” has been introduced at the mixed-use facility “淀川つつみ市 ミナモ十三,” which will grand-open in August 2026. The facility is working to boost customer acquisition through Google Maps and AI search.
[Held in Tokyo] Photo exhibition of cats printed on Awa washi paper, with a print experience session
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The brand “アワガミファクトリー,” operated by 阿波手漉和紙商工業協同組合, will exhibit winning works from the ２nd Cat × Washi Photo Contest and hold print consultations and a hands-on session using the AIJP series at Nine Gallery in Tokyo from Dec. 8, 2026.
Local adults teach local jobs! “Our Town’s Work Experience Classes” to be held in Ichikawamisato Town on Nov. 1
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市川三郷町商工会青年部 will hold “Our Town’s Work Experience Classes” on Nov. 1, 2026, at Rokugo Community Hall and its parking lot for local elementary school students in grades 3–6. The event will feature 4 types of hands-on programs, including construction, cooking and crafts; a total of 92 people participated last year.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Local elementary school students in grades 3–6
46 participants in Part 1
46 participants in Part 2
Record of hands-on participation by a total of 92 people
The 2nd issue of “Educhalle Journal,” a magazine to help schools turn “wanting to change” into “real change,” to be published in November 2026! Special feature: “How should schools address children’s physical and mental health challenges?”
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エデュシップ株式会社 and 特定非営利活動法人全国初等教育研究会 (JEES) will publish the 2nd issue of “Educhalle Journal,” a magazine aimed at solving challenges in schools, on Nov. 1, 2026. The special feature is “How should schools address children’s physical and mental health challenges?” and presents practical examples, including screen-time issues, programs to foster self-esteem, the regional transition of school club activities, and the centralized collection of school fees in Nagano City.
[Labor Thanksgiving Day] Give the gift of relaxation at home with a “Thank you for all your hard work” message. Limited-time campaign for “HOGUGU Gift Cards”
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株式会社HOGUGUテクノロジーズ is running a limited-time campaign for Labor Thanksgiving Day that lets customers add a message to “HOGUGU Gift Cards.”
Facts
Original実施期間：2026年11月1日（日）〜11月23日（月・祝）
Eligible products: HOGUGU Gift Cards (5,000 yen / 10,000 yen / 15,000 yen / 20,000 yen)
Up to 100 characters
Validity period: 180 days from the shipping date
Service area: 47 prefectures
App downloads have surpassed 620,000※
5,900 registered therapists*
Companies mentioned：株式会社HOGUGUテクノロジーズ、App Store、Google Play
株式会社YORISOI publishes report on creating job listings to recruit Gen Z, outlining 5 priority areas based on search trends and preferred occupations
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株式会社YORISOI has published a report on creating job listings for Gen Z recruitment, drawing on search trends on Indeed and 求人ボックス and a reanalysis of preferred occupations among people in their 20s based on a マイナビ survey. The report emphasizes clearly defining work-life balance and growth opportunities, and presents 5 priority areas.
[Nov. 16] 3 executives from listed companies, group affiliates and acquiring companies to gather. IR Robotics representative Kan to moderate HR industry M&A growth strategy seminar
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金成柱, representative of 株式会社IR Robotics, will serve as moderator at an HR industry M&A seminar hosted by AGENT SUCCESS on Nov. 16, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange GRT 241A
Selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2021
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in September 2024
CCH Group (130億 for the group as a whole)
M&A: 8 wins in 8 deals
Tokyo Stock Exchange SD 3077
Operating profit up 7 times, share price up 4 times
Joined the 株式会社CCH group in September 2026
Officially joined the company in 2006
Became representative director in 2011
After leaving the company in 2015
Appointed representative director of IRTV (now IR Robotics) in 2017
エルサイト is running a review-posting campaign offering Amazon gift cards
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株式会社ミショナ is running a review-posting campaign for エルサイト on the IT product review and comparison site ITreview. Reviewers whose submissions pass screening and are published will receive Amazon gift cards, depending on the visibility settings.
TISI, Welby and Welby Healthcare Solutions form business partnership to expand regional healthcare coordination business
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TISI株式会社, Welby株式会社 and Welby Healthcare Solutions have signed a business partnership agreement to expand their regional healthcare coordination business. Following a third-party allotment of shares to WHS, they became an equity-method affiliate.
The “匠心級・大空魔竜ガイキング” is coming as an articulated figure. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby retailer operated by 大網株式会社, has begun accepting preorders for the “匠心級・大空魔竜ガイキング” articulated figure from MOSHOWTOYS. The suggested retail price is 23,100 yen, with release scheduled for February 2027.
トレカプロ obtains secondhand dealer license, preparing to handle Pokémon card purchases and grading in-house, with overseas expansion also in view
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トレカプロ株式会社 has obtained a secondhand dealer license from the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission, enabling it to buy and sell trading cards in-house. It plans to expand its business, including overseas, by linking these operations with existing services such as “トレカプロ査定” and “トレカプロ鑑定.”
“世界の山ちゃん” and the film “映画『ゴジラ－0.0』” launch a limited-time collaboration starting Sunday, Nov. 1!
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株式会社エスワイフード will sell the limited-edition dessert “ブラックMIXアイス－0.0” at “世界の山ちゃん” locations in Aichi Prefecture starting Nov. 1 as part of a collaboration with the film “ゴジラ－0.0.” It will also run a social media campaign.
【First location in Fujimino, Saitama】Thick-cut aged 三元豚 tonkatsu × all-you-can-eat rice from 3 large kamado cookers! 厚切りとんかつ よし平 opens Nov. 4 (Wed.)!
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株式会社ホットランドネクステージ, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will open 厚切りとんかつ よし平 ふじみ野店 in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, on November 4, 2026. It will be the company’s 5th location in the prefecture, serving thick-cut aged 三元豚 tonkatsu and all-you-can-eat rice from large kamado cookers.
【PAUL & JOE BEAUTE】Give winter skin a glow that harnesses the light. Christmas makeup event at 柏高島屋!
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE will hold a Christmas makeup event at 柏高島屋 from November 4 to 8. The event will feature a glowing-skin experience with ラトゥー エクラ プライマー, sales of the Christmas limited-edition collection, purchase gifts, a capsule game and an engraving service.
Facts
5 days, from Nov. 4 (Wed.) to 8 (Sun.)
Price: 6,490–6,820 yen (tax included)
With purchases of 8,800 yen or more, including tax
With purchases of 3,300 yen or more, including tax
Companies mentioned：PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、柏高島屋、株式会社アルビオン
BASF unveils new active ingredient Lincare™ at in-cosmetics Asia 2026, bringing innovation to life for the future of beauty
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BASFジャパン株式会社 unveiled Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient that supports skincare after laser treatments, at in-cosmetics Asia 2026. It also presented an innovation portfolio featuring skin regeneration and UV protection.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
1% Lincare™
Skin barrier recovery was 21% faster
Recovery was approximately 1.2 days earlier
Up to 2 times greater barrier improvement
After 14 days
Forehead fine lines improved 1.8 times more
Crow’s feet improved 1.5 times more
Nasolabial lines improved 1.4 times more
After 56 days
Skin density increased by up to 16%
Non-invasive fractional 1565 nm laser
Booth AC10
Approximately 95,000 employees worldwide
BASF’s sales in 2025
Sales of approximately 60 billion euros
Companies mentioned：BASF、BASFジャパン株式会社、BASF Beauty Care Solutions
To mark “Dog Day” on Nov. 1, limited-edition charity coffee “ZASSHU BLEND” launches to showcase the appeal of mixed-breed dogs that are less likely to be adopted
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犬猫生活株式会社 will release the limited-edition charity coffee “ZASSHU BLEND” to mark “Dog Day” on November 1 and showcase the appeal of mixed-breed dogs.
Facts
Original「ZASSHU BLEND（ザッシュブレンド）」（6個入り）
Price: 1,584 yen (tax included)
Sales will begin early on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Cumulative sales have exceeded 120 million meals (*3)
【ＦＣＥ】Signs business partnership agreement with 株式会社リーディングマーク
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株式会社ＦＣＥ has signed business partnership and sales partner agreements with 株式会社リーディングマーク, which operates the HRTech platform “ミキワメAI.” To support human capital management, the companies will combine ＦＣＥ’s expertise in human resource development with リーディングマーク’s aptitude assessment and well-being data, building an integrated support system that covers everything from identifying organizational issues to resolving them through training and management.
Facts
Adopted by more than 6,000 customers to date
No. 1 among approximately 7,300 products
Ranked No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products in fiscal 2024
[MONTHLY DROP Nov.2026] Storing the changing seasons in a box. “季節箱” brings Japan’s aesthetic sensibility into the present
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Japanese furniture and interior brand AREA (株式会社NODA Japan) has unveiled “Seasonal Box,” a paulownia-wood box housing art pieces that depict Japan’s four seasons. It is offered with a set of handcrafted seasonal motifs for all 12 months, with the aim of bringing a sense of the seasons to contemporary life.
Facts
Price: 88,000 yen (96,800 yen including tax)
Price: 38,000 yen (41,800 yen including tax)
Size: W500 D500 H495 (mm)
AREA is an interior brand founded in 2003.
2025 DNA Paris Design Awards Winner
2026 NYCⅹDESIGN Awards Winner
Companies mentioned：株式会社 NODA Japan、AREA、株式会社NODA Japan
クラウドドクター joins the “Medical Care and Daily Life Consultation Booth Produced by KDDI” at Osaka Metro stations
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株式会社クラウドドクター will provide online medical consultations as a systems partner at the “Medical Care and Daily Life Consultation Booth” installed at stations by KDDI and Osaka Metro.
NOK Kyushu takes part in rice harvesting under the “Paddy Field Owner System,” which helps nurture Kumamoto’s groundwater. The harvested rice will be donated to children’s cafeterias and other organizations, contributing to groundwater conservation and food assistance in the community.
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NOK Kyushu took part in the rice harvest under the “Paddy Field Owner System,” an initiative to conserve Kumamoto’s groundwater, and donated the harvested rice to children’s cafeterias and other organizations.
From using electricity to generating it: UPDATER begins construction of 三葉興業’s agrivoltaic power plant in Ichihara, Chiba
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株式会社UPDATER has begun construction of 三葉興業’s agrivoltaic power plant (solar sharing) in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. Construction began in October 2026, and operations are scheduled to start between December 2026 and January 2027. The electricity will be used in 三葉興業’s building.
Facts
Construction of an agrivoltaic power plant (solar sharing) began on October 28, 2026.
Power output: approximately 99 kW
(49.5 kW × 2 sections)
Approximately 272 blueberry bushes grown using natural farming methods
Annual CO2 reduction: approximately 80–90 t-CO2
Equivalent to approximately 50 average households
December 2026–January 2027 (planned)
The first harvest is planned for 2029.
Demolition and disposal costs (approximately 1 million yen per section)
Approximately 1,100 power plants nationwide
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATER、三葉興業株式会社、株式会社SUNファーム、株式会社TBS Green Transformation、TBSグループ、みんな電力、千葉商科大学、丸井グループ、エポスカード、株式会社TBSテレビ、株式会社三葉ホールディングス、株式会社エーピーシーメンテナンス、みずほリサーチ＆テクノロジーズ、Japan Energy Hub、環境省
“Rakuten Furusato Nozei” releases new information on hands-on activities, tasting and dining booths, and more at the in-person event “Rakuten Super Furusato Nozei Festival”
Clavance and the iCD Association team up to develop and promote an IT talent evaluation framework for the AI era
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クラヴァンス株式会社 and 一般社団法人iCD協会 have signed a memorandum of understanding on the use of and cooperation around the “FDE Evaluation Framework,” aiming to develop a framework for assessing IT engineers’ capabilities in the AI era. The iCD Association has adopted the FDE Evaluation Framework proposed by Clavance as an official reference framework. The two parties will work to establish corresponding links and expand the skills dictionary.
Launch of “BESSwatch,” a centralized system for battery storage facility inspections and incident response
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グリッドウォッチ株式会社 has launched “BESSwatch,” a maintenance management platform for battery storage facility operators and maintenance staff that centralizes equipment records, inspection schedules, anomaly response, and work approvals. It is available free of charge through December 31, 2026.
EPICs, with extensive experience developing and maintaining systems for major corporate groups and government agencies, launches its new “Security Review Service” today
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EPICs株式会社 launched its “Security Review Service” on October 29, 2026, in response to the increase in personal information leaks and growing demand for stronger security. The service checks system settings and configurations, and advises on identified issues and recommended measures.
【株式会社pump】Director Nanase Nakamura’s short film “Unknown” officially selected for Jakarta Film Week 2026. Following acclaim at film festivals in Japan, it heads to Jakarta, Indonesia.
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“Unknown,” a short film directed by Nanase Nakamura, a director affiliated with 株式会社pump, has been selected for the official lineup of Jakarta Film Week 2026, an international film festival held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
International preschool in Minami-Aoyama offers specialized support for executive families, including “hands-free” drop-offs and dinner service
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SOUキッズケア株式会社, which operates the international preschool ドリームキッズグローバルアカデミー in Minami-Aoyama, announced that for the 2027 school year it will offer executive families extended childcare, including hands-free drop-offs and dinner service, as well as an in-house, fully integrated curriculum.
Learning in the AI era: Generative AI for foundational knowledge, interpersonal and face-to-face learning for judgment and management
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According to a survey conducted by SMBC Consulting, generative AI is often used to acquire foundational knowledge, while interpersonal and face-to-face learning is emphasized for developing judgment and management skills.
Facts
A total of 3,706 responses were compiled
A total of 69.4% use it several times a week or more
“Generative AI” topped the list at 57.3%
“Generative AI” came in first at 38.6%
“Supervisors and colleagues” accounted for 38.3%
“In-person training” ranked highest at 39.0%, respectively
73.8% for judgment and decision-making
81.4% for management and staff development
For acquiring foundational knowledge, 46.7% chose “generative AI”
72.4% for judgment and decision-making
For management and staff development, 81.5% chose interpersonal and face-to-face learning
【First in Japan】Turning a cutting-edge AI humanoid into an “entertainer who connects with people’s hearts.” 百万一心社 launches its original training project “ACE（エース）” after adopting AGIBOT社’s “A3 Ultra” robot
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株式会社百万一心社 has adopted the “A3 Ultra” AI humanoid made by China’s AGIBOT社 and named it “ACE.” The company has launched a project to train it as an entertainer who connects with guests’ hearts—not to address labor shortages—with plans to roll it out at glamping facilities in Atami and Yugawara, as well as dining venues in Tokyo.
New series from Hoshi Matsukawa’s image-inspired color contact lens brand meilly: “purie,” small-diameter lenses that deliver a clear, luminous look, now on sale!
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株式会社シーオーレンズ will launch “purie,” a new series from its color contact lens brand meilly, in October 2026. The daily lenses have a 13.0 mm colored diameter and will be released sequentially in beige, greige and pink.
Established 114 years ago, 白謙 takes sasakama to new heights. Three varieties of shelf-stable oil-marinated sasakama go on sale October 31.
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株式会社白謙蒲鉾店 will launch 3 varieties of bottled, shelf-stable “oil-marinated sasakama” under its 白謙 brand, established 114 years ago, on October 31, 2026.
Facts
3 types in total
Starting October 31, 2026
Long-term storage at room temperature for 12 months
Welby, Welbyヘルスケアソリューションズ and TISI enter business alliance to expand regional healthcare collaboration business
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Welby, Welbyヘルスケアソリューションズ (WHS) and TISI have signed a business alliance agreement to expand their regional healthcare collaboration business. Through a third-party allotment of shares to WHS, TISI will become an equity-method affiliate.
Uncovering the Kumano Kodo Iseji, a World Heritage site: historic mountain passes and the flavors of Higashi-Kishu in autumn
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一般社団法人東紀州地域振興公社 introduces the history and component heritage sites of the Kumano Kodo Iseji, a World Heritage site, the 21st Owase Sea and Mountain Two-Day Walk to be held on November 21 and 22, and autumn cuisine from Higashi-Kishu.
【Restaurant and consumer survey】The last place people check changes depending on whether they make a reservation: restaurant review sites lead for izakaya, while Google Maps ranks higher for cafes, ramen shops and family restaurants
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SOEL株式会社 surveyed restaurant customers and found that restaurant review sites are among the top places people check last for izakaya, where reservation rates are high, while Google Maps tends to rank higher for cafes, ramen shops and family restaurants, where reservation rates are low.
Facts
Men and women aged 20–59 nationwide
400 people per category
1,600 people in total
Restaurant review site (28%)
Google Maps (19%)
Google Maps (24%)
Restaurant review sites (16%)
Izakaya: 62%
Sushi and Japanese cuisine: 40%
Cafes, ramen shops and family restaurants: 14–20%
Family restaurants: 54.3%
Ramen: 52.5%
Cafes: 51.8%
Sushi and Japanese cuisine: 48.0%
Izakaya (33.0%)
“I already knew about it”: 28–40%
“I was passing by / the store’s appearance or sign”: 20–27%
Discovery of structural features inside the skin that contribute to persistent dark spots
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Fujifilm discovered, using LC-OCT and AI analysis, that the basement membrane is deformed and plectin levels decrease in areas with dark spots. The company confirmed that loquat leaf extract increases plectin levels and developed a “basement-membrane-penetrating liposome” containing the extract.
Facts
The 4th Academic Conference of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan, to be held in November 2026
The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan’s 147th Annual Meeting, to be held in March 2027
Announced in May 25年
Number of participants analyzed: 22
Number of sites analyzed: 57
Number of participants analyzed: 63
Number of sites analyzed: 97
The correlation coefficient r was calculated... (r=0.42)
Number of participants analyzed: 8
Number of sites analyzed: 40
The correlation coefficient r was calculated... (r=-0.71)
PTGS2※3 increased by approximately 80%
STX3※4 decreased by approximately 40%
Approximately 70 candidate ingredients
Increases plectin expression by approximately 30%
Cellular uptake increased by approximately 3 times
Growing mushrooms and sending their CO₂ to plants. FIVOR to launch its new mushroom-growing device “TAMATE BOX KASAJIZO” on November 16
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株式会社FIVOR developed “TAMATE BOX KASAJIZO,” a mushroom-growing device and new addition to its “TAMATE BOX” series of indoor cultivation equipment, and will begin sales on November 16, 2026. The device features humidification, ventilation and lighting functions. The company has confirmed that it can grow wood ear mushrooms and produce multiple harvests, and has also demonstrated a system for using CO₂ generated during mushroom cultivation to grow plants.
ダイカン director 仁義 勝 to speak at “RegenerAction Japan 2026,” an international conference focused on regeneration
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仁義勝, a director of 株式会社ダイカン, will speak at the international conference “RegenerAction Japan 2026,” to be held on November 11, 2026, and introduce a co-creation project at Adventure World’s “Penguin World Lounge.”
[P.Seven茶香水] Japan’s first street-front store, the Omotesando Brand Concept Store, to grand-open on December 10
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Taiwanese tea-perfume brand P.Seven茶香水 will grand-open Japan’s first street-front store, the Omotesando Brand Concept Store, in Tokyo’s Omotesando district on December 10, 2026. A pre-opening event is scheduled to begin on November 1 of the same year.
16 children from a nursery school in Nanjo, Okinawa, perform eisa | なんじょう苑グループ and のびるっこ保育園 hold intergenerational gathering
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日南株式会社 (なんじょう苑グループ) held an intergenerational gathering in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on September 30, 2026, with 16 children from のびるっこ保育園 and 15 residents. The children performed eisa.
Easy pan-frying with a small amount of oil. A new-concept mini oil pot that filters used oil for reuse in everyday cooking, “Drip Roka Pot,” launches October 30
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オークス株式会社 will launch “Drip Roka Pot,” a mini oil pot that filters and lets users reuse oil used for pan-frying, on October 30, 2026. It has a capacity of 200 mL and uses a dual-filtration system with filter powder made from activated bleaching earth. It will be sold for ¥7,150, including tax.
Kids Corporation to introduce “ルクミーほけいこ,” an in-school lessons program, at all 13 “大空と大地のなーさりぃ” nurseries it operates
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株式会社キッズコーポレーション announced that it will introduce “ルクミーほけいこ,” a lessons service provided by ユニファ株式会社, at all 13 of its “大空と大地のなーさりぃ” nurseries in Tokyo. Full-scale service is set to begin in October 2026, with English, exercise and educational development programs.
Facts
All 13 nurseries
More than 340 nurseries nationwide
Full-scale service begins in October 2026
At 11 nurseries through early introduction
Dual-income households account for approximately 3分の2 of the total
“Sit. Adjust. Focus begins.” High-performance work chair brand “SitForce” launches
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オフィスコム株式会社 will launch “SitForce,” a high-performance work chair brand designed for long hours of desk work, on October 29, 2026. Based on its own research, the company developed 2 models, Basic (¥24,990) and Standard (¥29,990), balancing adjustability and price to address physical discomfort and the cost of adoption.
Facts
Valid responses: 1,007 people
Among 704 workers, those who reported some form of physical discomfort or dissatisfaction with their current chairs
Among workers who feel discomfort or dissatisfaction with their chairs, 69.1% said that reduced concentration or work efficiency occurs “frequently” or “occasionally”
HackCamp, TDK and 三菱電機 jointly develop and implement a workshop program for AI and people to co-create
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株式会社HackCamp developed a workshop program in collaboration with TDK and 三菱電機 to promote co-creation among companies through dialogue between AI and people, and held it on Sept. 30, 2026.
54.6% of cat owners say they “wait 2–3 days and see” when their cats lose their appetite—68.6% cite “because I think mild symptoms will resolve naturally” as the main reason for waiting (survey of 328 cat owners)
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In a survey of 328 cat owners conducted by 上池台動物病院 Group, 54.6% said they “wait 2–3 days and see” when their cats lose their appetite or energy. The main reason for delaying a vet visit was “because I think mild symptoms will resolve naturally” (68.6%), while the risk of severe illness, including FIP, has been highlighted.
Facts
328 cat owners
54.6% said they “wait about 2–3 days before seeking veterinary care”
68.6% said “because I think mild symptoms will resolve naturally”
75.0% said “guidelines for symptoms that require an immediate vet visit”
Number of group clinics (as of October 2026): 9 clinics
[Survey on women’s nighttime hours] Want extra income, but approximately 80% regret having “wasted time”? Trend toward defaulting to easy video and social media use
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社マシェバラトーク, 82.5% of women interested in earning extra income have at least 1 hour of free time on weekday evenings, but 81.2% regret having “wasted” that time. Their main activities are watching videos and using social media. Among those who “often feel” this way, 98.3% said they want to use that time to earn extra income.
Facts
82.5% of women interested in earning extra income
Have “1 hour or more” of free time on weekday evenings
Said they had “wasted” their evenings
98.3% of those who strongly feel they have wasted their evenings
360 women nationwide aged 20–40 who are interested in earning extra income from home
Shirarahama Seaside Illumination “SHIRARAHAMA Light Parade by FeStA LuCe” opens Oct. 29 (Thu)!
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Original和歌山県白浜町の白良浜で、2026年10月29日から2027年3月14日まで「SHIRARAHAMA Light Parade by FeStA LuCe」が開催される。また、アドベンチャーワールドでも夜間特別イベント「LIGHT PARKS®」が同時期に初開催され、和歌山県全域の光のイベントと連携して広域観光を促進する。
Asahi Techno Research reports a 3–4-fold increase in consultations on measuring and analyzing chemical substances following legal revisions
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株式会社アサヒテクノリサーチ reported a 3–4-fold year-on-year increase in consultations on measuring and analyzing chemical substances following revisions to occupational safety and health laws and regulations that took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. The company will respond by strengthening its capabilities through “AOG,” a group linking analytical institutions.
Facts
Approximately 3–4 times the previous year's results
78 substances added
Took effect on Oct. 1, 2026
Will report on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Launched in April 2024
Tested the following 4 items under the same conditions
A collaborative group of 3 companies specializing in environmental measurement and analysis
アイケアLaBo offers an “eye massage” experience at the “Jihi-ken Festival 2026”
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株式会社アイケアLaBo exhibited at the “Jihi-ken Festival 2026,” held at the Gotanda TOC Building on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026, offering visitors a treatment experience called “eye massage.” More than 20 people visited on the day, leading to treatment and eyewear reservations. The company plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2026.
Personalized machine Pilates studio “Apple Pilates（アップルピラティス）” opens its Kikuna location on Nov. 3, 2026!! Machine Pilates starting at ¥3,990 per month
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株式会社REXIV will open the Kikuna location of its personalized machine Pilates studio, アップルピラティス, on Nov. 3, 2026. Plans start at ¥3,990 per month, and the facility will also include a personal gym and Hyrox.
[1 week until the event‼] Okayama Prefecture Exhibition and Business Matching Fair—A Celebration of Appealing Food (held Nov. 5)
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The Okayama Prefecture Exhibition and Business Matching Fair—A Celebration of Appealing Food, hosted by 公益財団法人岡山県産業振興財団 and others, will be held at コンベックス岡山 on Reiwa 8, Nov. 5, with 131 exhibitors and an export product exhibition area.
iCD Association and Clavance partner to develop and promote an IT talent evaluation framework for the AI era
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一般社団法人iCD協会 and クラヴァンス株式会社 have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate IT engineers’ capabilities in the AI era, adopting Clavance’s FDE evaluation framework as an official reference framework for iCD.