Keynote speakers announced for Open Source Summit Japan, Automotive Linux Summit and Embedded Linux Conference Asia
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Keynote speakers have been announced for Open Source Summit Japan, Automotive Linux Summit and Embedded Linux Conference Asia, which will be held in Tokyo from December 7 to 9, 2026. The events are supported by sponsors including Google and Renesas.
Facts
Over 3 days
December 7–9, 2026
Through Nov. 23
By November 6
Children up to 12 years old
Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation、The Linux Foundation Japan、Automotive Grade Linux、Fintech Open Source Foundation、NEC、United Nations、LF Europe、Google、Space Grade Linux、RISE Research Institutes of Sweden、Renesas、Hitachi、OpenForum Europe、Amazon Web Services、Civil Infrastructure Platform、サイバートラスト、LavinMQ、OpenSearch Software Foundation、トヨタ自動車、本田技研工業、Mozilla Foundation
Bringing energy to local seniors! Yamagata Prefecture’s Nagai-based IT company Jan holds the 1st Jan Cup Park Golf Tournament, with 40 participants from the Okitama region, supporting healthy living
Make time to “take a deep breath” between music and podcasts. HAA, born in Beppu’s Kannawa Onsen, launches Spotify audio ads made using only ambient sounds from the hot spring town
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株式会社HAA will run audio ads on Spotify for the Kanto area from October 30 to December 18, 2026. The ads were co-produced with 博報堂Gravity and use ambient sounds from Kannawa Onsen.
From public restrooms to a new townscape: “KAWAYA Market Vol.6” to be held in Tokorozawa on November 7 and 8
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有限会社石和設備工業 will hold “KAWAYA Market Vol.6” in Tokorozawa, offering opportunities for community interaction and art experiences at the public restroom “Infrastructure Stand.”
Collaboration accessories from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM and jewelry brand THE KISS are here!
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株式会社バンダイ's Lifestyle Division will begin taking online-only preorders for collaboration accessories from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM and jewelry brand THE KISS on October 30, 2026.
More than 500 people have tried it! The Steam version of the entrepreneurship and management experience board game Come On! Startup Village launches today
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株式会社ライクブルー released the Steam version of the entrepreneurship and management experience board game Come On! Startup Village on October 30. More than 500 people have tried it, and over 75% said they enjoyed it.
With problems in private-pay male genital treatment on the rise, Japan Male Genitalia Society moves toward standardizing treatment; expands to 5 certified clinics nationwide after its own training and screening
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一般社団法人日本男性器学会 is promoting its Certified Doctor and Certified Clinic System to standardize treatment amid an increase in problems with private-pay medical care. After rigorous training and screening, it has added 3 clinics, establishing a system to provide treatment based on certification standards at 5 clinics nationwide.
Docomo SMTB Net Bank to launch NEOBANK CASH, successor service to V NEOBANK, on March 29, 2027
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 will launch NEOBANK CASH as the successor service to V NEOBANK on March 29, 2027. Existing customers can transfer without changing their accounts. The number of free ATM transactions and transfers to other banks will be cut from 5 to 2 starting April 1, 2027.
Facts
Available starting Monday, March 29, 2027
Can be exchanged for cash in increments of 100 points, starting at 500 points
NEOBANK CASH points equivalent to 1.25% of the amount spent will be awarded
Customers with a yen ordinary deposit balance of at least 1 million yen will receive an additional 0.25%
For a maximum return equivalent to 1.5%
Some transactions will also qualify for points equivalent to 0.3%
Customers who spend a total of at least 1,000 yen per month using a debit card
Firmflex expands its comfortable Level Up Cushion trial spots for knitting enthusiasts!
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Firmflex, a posture-support cushion brand from South Korea, is expanding trial spots for knitting enthusiasts. From October 23, it will set up trial areas at stores of Korean yarn brand Ancalls, and is also preparing sales and trial locations in Japan.
[JAF Gunma] Many participants from across the prefecture! Shimonita green onion harvesting and a chance to enjoy Daimyo-yaki, grilled whole over charcoal
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The Gunma Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) will hold a Shimonita green onion harvesting and Daimyo-yaki event for JAF members on December 12, in cooperation with Shimonita Town and 道の駅しもにた.
Limited-time Another Furniture exhibition at Nagano Interior Tokyo Aoyama Store, JAPAN FURNITURE SHOW by IFFT 2026, Oct. 31 (Sat.)–Nov. 3 (Tue.)
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To mark its 80th anniversary, ナガノインテリア工業株式会社 has co-developed Another Furniture, an interior product made using distinctive offcuts from its furniture manufacturing, with product designer Yasuhiro Suzuki. The collection will be exhibited for a limited time at JAPAN FURNITURE SHOW by IFFT 2026.
Facts
80 years since founding
A 200 ha mountain in Kumamoto
The share of domestic timber will also reach 30% over the medium to long term
Products by makers from around the country, numbering approximately 250
Lumiq announces plan for a problem-solving internship in which international students address challenges at local businesses; holds discussion with Shizuoka University's Chinese Language Envoy Laboratory
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株式会社Lumiq announced a plan for a problem-solving internship in which international students address challenges at local businesses, and held a discussion with Shizuoka University's Chinese Language Envoy Laboratory. It is accepting inquiries from businesses in Shizuoka Prefecture about problems they are facing starting today.
Craft chocolate that pairs well with Japanese tea from 【 江戸越屋 粋町しょこら 】: New flavor, “Banana and Soybeans,” launches!
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株式会社吉村 is launching “Banana and Soybeans,” a new flavor of 粋町しょこら chocolate from its Japanese-style brand 江戸越屋. Cumulative sales have topped 1.45 million pieces, and pop-ups are scheduled at 87 locations from October 2025 through September 2026.
“REQUIES first bloom” now listed on vacation rental booking site TABILMO
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株式会社タビルモ has listed the luxury villa “REQUIES first bloom,” located in the Higashi-Izu area of Shizuoka Prefecture, on its vacation rental booking site TABILMO.
Baumkuchen specialist ねんりん家, operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will open a limited-time shop at 松坂屋名古屋店 from November 4 to 12, 2026, selling winter-only products including “Mount Baum Brownie.”
The “Fureai Jonan Festival 2026” will be held at 福岡大学 on November 8, featuring opportunities for local residents to interact, stage events, hands-on activities and more.
Saturdays NYC launches a collaborative down parka with outdoor and mountaineering gear brand Marmot.
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Saturdays NYC, operated by 株式会社ジュン, and outdoor brand Marmot, founded in 1974, have launched their first collaborative down parka. Priced at ¥66,000, it goes on sale November 6.
グラスヒュッテ・オリジナル has unveiled 2 mechanical watches, “Senator Aventurine,” which reinterpret the aesthetics of Art Nouveau and Art Deco for the modern era. The collection comprises “Art Deco Blue” with a platinum case and “Art Nouveau Green” with a red gold case, and will go on sale in October 2026.
Rina Hirata × “Oshi Gacha®” collaboration starts October 31! SOLUNA goods with signed instant photos and personalized videos answering your questions are among the prizes
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株式会社Oshimate will run a limited-time collaboration with Rina Hirata on its online lottery service “Oshi Gacha®” starting October 31, 2026. Prizes include SOLUNA by h goods and personalized videos.
Facts
Original販売価格：1回1,100円（税込）
A 15-second video saying your name
A digital mini photo book with 10 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社Oshimate、SOLUNA by h、AKB48
54.0% of shadow AI users are in organizations with “no policy” on AI use. By contrast, the figure is just 12.0% in organizations that make AI usage visible [AI use survey]
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According to the results of an AI use survey by LRM株式会社, the rate of shadow AI use reached 54.0% at organizations without AI use policies, while it remained at 12.0% at organizations with systems for monitoring AI use.
[Event Report] Lighting Ceremony Held for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026”
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Yomiuriland amusement park held the lighting ceremony for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026 Growing Light” on October 29, 2026. Attendees included speakers such as Akiko Ishii and guest actors.
[Asaka] Exploratory childcare: Genki Kids 5-year-olds create a product with a local bagel shop! Real-world work experience at “Asaka Street Terrace”!
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Five-year-olds at Genki Kids, a nursery school operated by 株式会社GENKI INNOVATION COMPANY, took part in an exploratory childcare project in which they worked with a local bagel shop to sell bagels they had devised themselves at “Asaka Street Terrace.” Through trial and error, the children developed empathy for others and the ability to take initiative. The company also plans to open a new location, GENKI INNOVATION CENTER NIIZA.
Facts
All 30 facilities
In 2004
In 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社 GENKI INNOVATION COMPANY、GEs BAGEL FACTORY、g and BAGEL FACTORY、GENKI INNOVATION CENTER NIIZA、GENKI INNOVATION CENTER
[35th Anniversary] ユニゾンシステムズ to Exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026” with Its Own Booth! Proposing Automation and Labor-Saving Solutions for Broadcasters Through AI and System Integration
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株式会社ユニゾンシステムズ will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in November 2026, with its own booth to mark its 35th anniversary. It will showcase solutions that automate and streamline broadcasters’ operations through AI and system integration, as well as technologies for secondary use of video content and creating new businesses.
Facts
35th anniversary
From November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
Its own booth for the first time in 7 years
A service already connected to more than 30 agencies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニゾンシステムズ、ユニゾンシステムズ、株式会社PUERTO、株式会社Puri Prince
Orders Begin for Newly Illustrated “Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World” Goods, Including a Full-Size Tapestry in Umbrella-and-Kimono Style!! Available from AMNIBUS, Which Sells Original Anime and Manga Goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 26 for 14 newly illustrated goods from “Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World” through the online store AMNIBUS.
Event Held at the Norwegian Embassy to Mark the 20th Anniversary of the Japan Launch of AutoSock, Fabric Tire Chains
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Norway’s AutoSock Operations AS held an event at the Norwegian Embassy on October 20, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of the product’s launch in Japan. It presented case studies from 中発販売, 三菱製鋼, JAF and NEXCO東日本, along with market trends.
Data on Skin Concerns from Approximately 150 People Revealed for the First Time | Skin Irritation in People in Their 20s, Signs of Aging in People in Their 50s. LOGOSKIN. Marks Its 1st Anniversary
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Personalized serum brand LOGOSKIN. from スクエアプラス合同会社 marked its 1st anniversary on November 1, 2026, and released data on skin concerns from approximately 150 people for the first time. The data showed differences in the types of concerns by age group: skin irritation among people in their 20s and signs of aging among people in their 50s.
Salon-Focused Herbal Steaming Brand “mugu. (Mugu)” Launches “HERB STARTER,” a Set of 11 Herbs and Introductory Tools
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株式会社アント has launched “HERB STARTER” from its salon-focused herbal steaming brand “mugu. (Mugu),” a set featuring 11 types of professional-use herbs and introductory tools. The retail price is ¥19,800 (tax included).
Facts
Retail price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
11 types of professional-use herbs
6 recommended blends
Release date: October 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アント、Anté Salon、Anté Professional Store
Start Recruiting New Graduates from Their 1st Year of University. WorCry Specializes in New Graduate Recruitment Support, Rebrands Its Services as the “AOHARU” Series and Launches a Service Website
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株式会社WorCry has specialized in new graduate recruitment support, rebranded its services as the “AOHARU” series and launched a website. It aims to prioritize building connections with students from their 1st year of university and promote “new graduate talent pool recruitment” in anticipation of market growth.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
4,587 LINE friends
An average of 523 new registrations per month
56% offer acceptance rate among those who attended interviews
An AI Company That Creates Ads Helps Build In-House Creative Skills. AIrkaiz Offers Hands-On AI Training in Promotional and Video Production
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株式会社AIrkaiz offers “Practical Generative AI Training for Promotional Creative Work,” a hands-on course for corporate sales promotion and public relations staff on creating ad images and videos with generative AI. The 12-hour course aims to improve in-house production skills under the guidance of active creators. It also offers a system to reduce costs through the use of subsidies.
Facts
Condensed into 12 hours
75% for small and medium-sized businesses
60% for businesses other than small and medium-sized enterprises
Course fee (before tax): ¥300,000
Estimated expense subsidy: ¥225,000
Estimated course fee after the expense subsidy: ¥75,000
Original中小企業で1人1時間1,000円
A subsidy of ¥500 is also available for businesses other than small and medium-sized enterprises
For 12 hours, the amounts are ¥12,000 each
For 12 hours, the amounts are ¥12,000 and ¥6,000, respectively
一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 青森県三戸町 has entered the “Furusato Tax Donation—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026, in 2 categories: the “Promoting Children’s Education Award” and the “Health and Livelihood Support Award.”
Beyond Employment for People with Disabilities—How Chiba’s ドットワーク and ANA Narita Airport Services Provide Ongoing Support, Turning Small Successes into Workplace Achievement—
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A case study of S, who overcame concerns such as using public transportation with support from ドットワーク and found a job at ANA Narita Airport Services through disability employment. From employment transition support through workplace retention support, a series of small successes has helped S thrive at work.
Facts
Started practicing train rides on a stretch of just about 2 minutes
Alpaca Firefighting, an operations cloud service supporting the understaffed fire safety equipment industry, rolls out in earnest—from managing inspection schedules to preparing reports, anytime, anywhere
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株式会社アルパカ rolled out its operations cloud service for fire safety equipment businesses, アルパカ消防, in earnest on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to reduce the burden of managing inspections and preparing reports.
Facts
The full-scale rollout began on Oct. 1, 2026
A free plan available for up to 5 properties
A 0-yen initial fee campaign limited to the first 20 companies
The initial fee of 100,000 yen (before tax) will be reduced to 0 yen
Make cleaning chores you tend to put off easier: 3 new specialized cleaners for heat discoloration, burnt-on stains and limescale
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アーネスト株式会社 is launching 3 specialized cleaners for stubborn kitchen grime. The stainless steel heat discoloration cleaner will launch first on Nov. 2, 2026, followed by the IH and enamel burnt-on stain cleaner and the faucet and sink limescale cleaner on Dec. 1 of the same year. Each product costs 1,540 yen (tax included) and contains 30 g.
DroR launches its organizational development "observation phase" as a standalone service on Oct. 27; includes a report and presentation, with a decision on full-scale support made after the observation
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株式会社DroR launched its organizational development "observation phase" as a standalone service on Oct. 27, 2026. The service lasts several weeks to 2 months and includes a report and 1 presentation session. A decision on whether to proceed to full-scale ongoing support, typically lasting 6 months or more, will be made after the observation.
ロールス・ロイス marks the 120th anniversary of the 40/50 H.P., known as the Silver Ghost, which debuted in 1906, looking back at the history of its reputation as the "best car in the world" for its outstanding engineering and reliability.
Facts
120th anniversary
The 1906 40/50 H.P.
The 1911 London-Edinburgh Trial
100 miles per hour
30,000 miles
8 Silver Ghosts
47 Silver Ghosts
A 1,800-mile route
6,173 were built in the United Kingdom
1,703 were produced
Companies mentioned：Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited、ロールス・ロイス、ナピア、ハーランド・アンド・ウルフ
1 year after the "2025 video tape problem"! Mold or broken tape is no problem! Preserve your sleeping memories for the future
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株式会社キタムラ is offering a 40% discount campaign on its video tape-to-DVD digitization service, "Video Dubbing," as people organize their belongings at year-end.
6 new Magnet Gel colors and 6 Glitter Gel colors from Takigawa's original gel brand LUCU GEL!
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6 new Magnet Gel colors and 6 new Glitter Gel colors from 滝川株式会社's original gel brand LUCU GEL will go on sale first at Tokyo Nail Expo 2026, with general sales beginning on Nov. 30.
Famous Edo-period ukiyo-e prints brought vividly back to life! 5 new types of "Edo Ukiyo-e Fabric Folding Fans," featuring luxurious paulownia boxes and sharkskin-pattern fan sleeves
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株式会社版三 began selling 5 types of "Edo Ukiyo-e Fabric Folding Fans," featuring designs inspired by Edo ukiyo-e artists such as Katsushika Hokusai and Kitagawa Utamaro, on Oct. 30.
From Arknights, "Surtr: Extraordinary Prelude VER." arrives as a 1/7-scale figure!
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株式会社ADKエモーションズ has opened preorders for a 1/7-scale figure of "Surtr: Extraordinary Prelude VER." from the game Arknights, produced by Myethos. The price is 34,320 yen (tax included), and the figure is scheduled for release in December 2027.
16.4 hours to secure 1 meeting with a decision-maker
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Based on data from its enterprise BDR support service Keyman Letter, ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社 analyzed that securing 1 meeting with a decision-maker takes an average of 16.4 hours and 122.6 phone calls.
Facts
Original商談1件あたり122.6件の電話
Original1時間あたり7.5件の電話
The meeting conversion rate was 3.4 times higher
Companies mentioned：ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社、Keyman Letter
November-only "one-story home event" at アイフルホーム locations nationwide
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株式会社LIXIL住宅研究所 アイフルホームカンパニー will hold a limited-time event themed around one-story homes at アイフルホーム franchise locations nationwide from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. One-story homes have grown to 35.6% of recent contracts. The event will include tours of model homes featuring natural materials and compact one-story homes.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
The share of single-story homes among all contracts has risen to 35.6%
An outrageous fantasy about married women! A prequel arc packed with NTR! Toriyama Burin’s 『勇者さまは報酬に人妻をご希望です(10)』 goes on sale October 30!
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株式会社ジーオーティー will release 『勇者さまは報酬に人妻をご希望です(10)』 by Toriyama Burin under the MeDu COMICS label on October 30, 2026. The price is 770 yen (tax included).
The “Isekai Works Special” is now underway on the Gコミ web comic site!! All works in the isekai and reincarnation genres are free to read for 3 episodes!!
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株式会社ジーオーティー is running a special feature offering 3 free episodes of works in the isekai and reincarnation genres on the Gコミ web comic site. In addition to introducing 4 new series, popular works are also included to mark the release of volume 10 of Toriyama Burin’s 『勇者さまは報酬に人妻をご希望です』. After registering as a member, readers can enjoy 3 free episodes of every work.
株式会社エービーシー・マート will open “ABC-MART Mito Keisei Department Store” on the 8F of 京成百貨店 in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 30, 2026. Opening promotions include 3 times the app points and discounts on multiple purchases. The store will carry shoes from brands including NIKE, adidas, and New Balance.
Facts
京成百貨店 8F
Originalアプリポイント3倍付与
With purchases of 1,000 yen (tax included) or more
¥500 off purchases of ¥5,000 or more (tax included)
¥1,000 off purchases of ¥10,000 or more (tax included)
[Repetto] Contemporary activewear from レペット, shaped by dance expertise and unique know-how
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French luxury brand Repetto, with roots in ballet and developed by 株式会社ルック, has launched contemporary activewear—scoop-neck bra tops and leggings—created using its dance expertise and unique know-how.
[Reprint decided just 5 days after release] 『真夜中のほん ねこ』, a cross-genre anthology of newly written works devoted entirely to “cats,” has drawn an overwhelming response!
Food innovation hub TOKYO FOOD LAB × young chefs’ community CLUB RED launch co-creation project “食の旅 SHOKU-TABI”
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株式会社ぐるなび has launched “食の旅 SHOKU-TABI,” a co-creation project with TOKYO FOOD LAB, established by Tokyo Tatemono, and young chefs’ community CLUB RED. Pop-up restaurants featuring ingredients from different regions will be held starting in August 2026.
As the second installment of the “Traveling Manga” collaboration marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of 星野リゾート and 集英社, a newly drawn manga by Satoru Makimura, set at “界 箱根,” was published on Web éclat on October 30, 2026.
『Fatal Claw』 releases free DLC, adding difficulty selection and a speedrun mode
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株式会社Com2uS Japan has announced the addition of free DLC for the PC and console metroidvania 『Fatal Claw』. New features include difficulty selection, a speedrun mode, new skills, and costumes.
Facts
3 stages
10 types
2,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Com2uS Japan、Com2uS Holdings、NDEV GAMES
Just send photos via LINE! “アイドル確定申告,” an AI service that helps with tax returns, launches
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EVIDENTIA株式会社 will launch “アイドル確定申告,” a service that helps users prepare their tax returns by using AI to record and organize information from receipts and statements sent via LINE, starting October 30, 2026. There is no monthly fee, but a system usage fee applies for preparing year-end tax return documents.
Lecture by Miyako Muta to mark the registration of Hino City Central Library as a nationally registered tangible cultural property
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A lecture by proofreader Miyako Muta will be held to mark the registration of Hino City Central Library as a nationally registered tangible cultural property in February of Reiwa 8.
[Track record] Supporting the development of a medical and healthcare media platform for 株式会社南江堂. Promoting reliable information with a balance of expertise and creativity
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Medi+プロダクション, the content production team of 株式会社Medited, provided support for 株式会社南江堂’s medical and healthcare media, including article writing by medical license holders, editorial supervision, and direction.
[Days ending in 0! ¥21,999! Rakuten Marketplace] Headwolf F9 8.8-inch 90Hz 4G unlocked tablet, Android16, 24+128GB; free case with review
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Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd is holding a sales event for the Headwolf F9 tablet on Rakuten Marketplace. The 8.8-inch model features Android16 and 24+128GB, with a limited-quantity coupon available.
Facts
22000 yen
First 50 customers
8.8 inches
90Hz
1600×2560
344PPI
Brightness 400cd/m²
85% color gamut
Contrast ratio 1200:1
Android16
UNISOC T7300
2.2GHz
2.0GHz
4GB memory
+20GB expansion
128GB storage
Up to 2TB
7200mAh
Approx. 6 to 8 hours
Approx. 12 hours
Approx. 650 hours
Weighs about 325g
7.9mm thin
208.64×129.56×7.9mm
Originalリア1300万画素
Originalフロント500万画素
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、Headwolf、UNISOC、Google Play、GMS、Widevine
株式会社バンダイ has announced that a tanker jacket inspired by 『機動戦士ガンダムZZ』, part of the Gundam-themed apparel brand “STRICT-G,” will be available for preorder on Premium Bandai starting October 30, 2026, and go on general sale at stores starting October 31.
私のマシンピラティス to begin rolling out “AI Pilates,” made-to-order machine Pilates video lessons created using generative AI, starting November 6
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“私のマシンピラティス,” operated by 株式会社スタウトハーツ, will begin offering its “AI Pilates” custom video lesson service powered by generative AI to existing members on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
More than 100 machine Pilates lesson videos targeting specific body parts
A proposed program lasting approximately 30 minutes
[株式会社ミライト・ワン] Radio program appearance announcement (TOKYO FM)
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Hidekazu Sugawara, president and representative director of 株式会社ミライト・ワン, will appear on TOKYO FM’s radio program “JAPAN MOVE UP supported by TOKYO HEADLINE” on Oct. 31, 2026.
“Moon & Nature Journal 2027,” a journal for reflecting on yourself through the moon’s rhythms, goes on sale Oct. 30; yearlong practical online course also launches
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Timeless Edition（株式会社アドバリュー） will release “Moon & Nature Journal 2027,” a journal that uses the phases of the moon as a pacemaker, on Oct. 30, 2026, and will also begin accepting registrations for the yearlong online course “Annual Moon Practice 2027.”
Products linked to My Number Cards go on sale this season at Naeba, Kagura and Muikamachi Hakkaisan ski resorts
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株式会社グッドフェローズ and 株式会社グッドフェローズJTB have introduced a My Number Card linking feature for the “Webket®” online ticket store at Naeba, Kagura and Muikamachi Hakkaisan ski resorts, and began selling “My Number Discount” products this season.
[Age.3] Enjoy winter’s “sukiyaki” with one hand: fried sandwich starring sweet-and-savory beef goes on sale Nov. 1
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株式会社ANCHOR, which operates the fried sandwich specialty shop “Age.3,” announced that it will launch a sukiyaki-flavored fried sandwich starring sweet-and-savory beef on Nov. 1, 2026.
A two-layer sweetness woven from Osaka sweet potato “夢シルク” and Japanese and Western chestnuts, complemented by the tartness of black grapes and the aroma of sake: the November-only “夢シルク・マロン・ルージュパフェ” arrives
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Remake easy株式会社 announced that it will offer “夢シルク・マロン・ルージュパフェ,” made with Osaka sweet potato “夢シルク” and Japanese and Western chestnuts, from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, for a limited time in November.
[Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu] Green melamine plate featuring the hugely popular Grogu design launches Oct. 30 (Fri) at the Skater official online shop!
[Ehime, Matsuyama] P・SPO Himebara store to hold free trial event on Nov. 14 with developer of EXTREC AI training machine
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A free trial event featuring Kazuo Higa of ヒガトレック株式会社, developer of the EXTREC AI training machine, will be held on Nov. 14, 2026, at the P・SPO Himebara store, operated by 株式会社三福ホールディングス.
E-commerce operations experience and travel service manager certification welcome: Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, recruiting regional revitalization cooperation team members
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一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構 is recruiting for 2 roles in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, as members of the regional revitalization cooperation team: “Regional Products Director” and “Local Tour Producer.” Applicants with e-commerce operations experience or a travel service manager qualification are welcome. The application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.
Discovery of OMC1, a new factor that maintains chromosome cohesion in eggs over the long term — Toward elucidating the molecular mechanisms supporting women’s reproductive lifespan as eggs age
Immersive education DX startup ゲシピ takes the stage at JAM MEETUP
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ゲシピ株式会社, an immersive education DX startup, took part in JAM MEETUP No. 7, where its president and representative director, Takuya Manabe, spoke as a lecturer and discussions were held on sports business and entrepreneurship.
Beyond information management: a system that drives management and HR work. Introducing kintone apps and implementation support at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026” [Nov. 12 (Thursday) and 13 (Friday), Makuhari Messe]
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ＴＯＭＡコンサルタンツグループ will exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” an event hosted by Cybozu at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing management and HR support services powered by kintone.
Facts
More than 140 booths
A total of 230 experts on staff
More than 1,200 advisory clients and individual consultations
株式会社SUGENA has made “フィジカルAIから読む 中国の次の一手” available for free as a follow-up to its popular report “フィジカルAI解体新書.” Based on the content of the 4th online seminar held on October 29, 2026, the report analyzes trends in China’s robotics industry and potential partnerships with Japanese companies. The company has also decided to hold a China Physical AI study tour in Shanghai and Hangzhou in November.
Facts
Global shipments of humanoid robots: approximately 19,000 units
Chinese manufacturers are estimated to account for more than 97% of them
[Controlled medical device] Make shoulder care part of your everyday look. KUU magnetic necklace improves stiffness and circulation in the area where it is worn; new Gold color to go on presale at Makuake from 10 a.m. on Friday, 10/30
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クスノキノ株式会社’s lifestyle brand “KUU” will begin presales on Makuake at 10 a.m. on October 30, 2026, for new products including a new Gold color of its controlled medical device, “24hコンフォート・ネックレス（AIRSEVEN for KUU）,” which improves stiffness and circulation in the area where it is worn.
“第2回 ビヨンドグルテンフリー祭” to be held at Hisaya-odori Park in Nagoya on Sunday, November 1. 49 vendors from across Japan; all food at the venue is free of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Free admission
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株式会社てまひま will hold “第2回 ビヨンドグルテンフリー祭” at Hisaya-odori Park in Nagoya on November 1, 2026. 49 vendors from 9 prefectures across Japan will take part, and all food at the venue will be free of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Free admission.
[Planetarium × Full Moon Night] “AWAKEME 〜MOVE INTO YOURSELF〜,” an immersive wellness event to open the senses surrounded by stars and sound, to be held on Tuesday, November 24
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株式会社emolence will hold the immersive wellness event “AWAKEME” at コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO on November 24, 2026.
[2026 Christmas Dinner] A special evening with someone dear. ル・ブラン新宿店 to begin accepting reservations on November 1
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ル・ブラン新宿店, operated by 株式会社モーリ, will serve a Christmas dinner for 2 days only, December 24 and 25, 2026. Reservations open November 1, and the price is 8,000 yen (tax included).
“Cotofure FDE Service,” providing end-to-end support from AI planning to implementation and improvement, to launch on November 2
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Cotofure株式会社 will launch “Cotofure FDE Service” on November 2, 2026, providing companies with end-to-end support for AI adoption and use, from planning through system implementation and post-launch improvements.
ユーミーらいふグループ held a ceremony marking its 50th anniversary at Pacifico Yokohama North on October 6, 2026. President Mitsutaka Kimura outlined the goal of becoming a “community-oriented company in Shonan,” while adviser Masakazu Hosaka emphasized that the approximately 750 employees are the group’s most important asset.
[2026 Survey] 80% of households repaying home loans say an additional monthly burden of 10,000 yen would be their limit. Experts sound the alarm as interest rates rise
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According to a 2026 survey conducted by 株式会社中央プロパティー, 87.1% of households repaying home loans feel anxious, and 80% said an additional monthly burden of 10,000 yen would push their household finances to the limit. Many said they would respond by cutting expenses or making early repayments, but just 9.2% are considering moving.
[Hamamatsu] Legal, labor and intellectual property DX: クラウドリーガル, a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI, to exhibit at Ricoh Japan’s “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 Autumn＜浜松会場”
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at Ricoh Japan’s “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 Autumn＜浜松会場＞,” showcasing “クラウドリーガル,” a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI.