First in Tokyo's 23 wards: 荒川区 and paper recycling organizations sign an agreement, turning the realization that “this, too, is a resource” into action
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On October 28, 2026, 荒川区, the 公益財団法人古紙再生促進センター関東地区委員会, the 関東製紙原料直納商工組合 and the 荒川区リサイクル事業協同組合 signed an agreement on awareness-raising activities to promote the recycling of mixed paper. The agreement, the first of its kind in Tokyo's 23 wards, aims to encourage residents and businesses to change their recycling behavior and help create a circular society.
【First in Japan】Startup uses “enterprise value security rights” for business succession
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株式会社マイクロニティ raised 500 million yen from 株式会社静岡銀行 using “enterprise value security rights,” acquired all shares in 株式会社IBT総合研究所 and completed the business succession. This is the first case in Japan of a startup taking the lead in raising M&A funding by using the business value of the target company as collateral.
To mark the broadcast of the live-action drama based on 『実は私、溺愛されてました！？』, which has surpassed 35 million downloads to date, DPNブックス (株式会社ディーピーエヌ) is running campaigns at various e-book retailers offering more free chapters and giveaways.
America’s No. 1* sweet rolls, KING'S HAWAIIAN, to appear at “Select Bakery in Tama Plaza Terrace 2026”!
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America’s No. 1 sweet rolls, KING'S HAWAIIAN, will appear at “Select Bakery in Tama Plaza Terrace 2026” on November 7–8, 2026, with tastings and original merchandise for sale.
NUWORKS customer acquisition support service “SNS Bridge” registered as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026”
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NUWORKS株式会社’s customer acquisition support service “SNS Bridge” has been registered as an eligible IT tool under the government’s “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026.”
Facts
2026
Registration number: ITP07-0005955
Full version officially launched in June 2026
Japan’s first “Basic Plan for Artificial Intelligence” approved by the Cabinet in December 2025
Usage fees (up to 2 years)
Subsidy covers half of eligible expenses
Businesses meeting certain wage requirements are eligible for up to 3分の2
“Flexi-Connect” now supports NTT West’s “Mobile Connection”
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NTT Media Supply has launched “Flexi-Connect for モバイルコネクション,” a new version of its closed-network mobile service for businesses, supporting “モバイルコネクション” under NTT West’s “Multi Interconnect.”
Exhibiting at the large-scale Asian collector event “4th ASCC” — Ronaldinho AI avatar debuts, showcasing the fusion of AI, sports and art on an immersive stage
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AI AVATAR PTE.LTD. exhibited at the collector event “4th ASCC” in Macau and held an immersive stage event featuring an AI avatar of Ronaldinho.
株式会社WAKA, which develops Roblox solutions for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, co-plans and produces the first original game featuring 宝島社トイズ’ popular character “うんちーず”
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株式会社WAKA has co-planned and produced with TOPPAN株式会社 the first original Roblox game featuring 宝島社トイズ’ character “うんちーず,” titled 『うんちーずたちを救え! 最強生物から逃げるゲーム』, scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.
On sale October 27! てづくりショップ ててて’s first: 2 donut-shaped squeeze craft kits debut, offering a new idea for children’s events
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てづくりショップ ててて, operated by 株式会社クオリアート, released 2 donut-shaped squeeze craft kits on October 27 and began offering them as a new activity for children’s events.
Facts
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Takes approximately 30–45 minutes
Usually takes approximately 4–6 weeks from order to shipment
Original1セット10人分からの販売
“Squeeze Donut Keychains” (for 10 people): 8,000 yen (tax included)
※Invoices can also be provided for customers purchasing 20 sets (for 200 people) or more.
Hospital AX platform “Sail AI” used approximately 6,300 times per month at Kumamoto Chuo Hospital. More than 300 AI tasks are in actual use
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株式会社ispec announced that Kumamoto Chuo Hospital, operated by the National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations Federation, has adopted the AI platform “Sail AI” and that 229 staff members used it in September 2026, achieving approximately 6,300 AI task executions during the month. Its use has expanded from the nursing department to 10 departments, with more than 300 AI tasks in actual use, contributing to a substantial reduction in overtime.
Receives letter of appreciation from Tamano City for corporate hometown tax donation
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株式会社チャリ・ロト received a letter of appreciation from Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, on October 29, 2026, for a donation made through the corporate hometown tax program. The company donated 3 million yen to Tamano City in fiscal 2026 to support community development.
Upmind: Co-hosting the urban retreat event “SILENCE” with TOTOPA
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Upmind株式会社 and urban spa TOTOPA will co-host “SILENCE,” an event exclusively for women combining sauna and mindfulness, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park location from November 21 to 23, 2026.
“Occupancy alone cannot measure true earning power.” On-demand seminar explaining the differences between whole-building and individual-unit properties, and new and pre-owned properties, available for a limited time
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株式会社アイケンジャパン will stream a free on-demand seminar in November, designated “Good Investment Month,” in connection with “Good Investment Day” on November 14. The first installment will explain the differences between whole-building and individual-unit properties, as well as new and pre-owned properties, and their earning power. It will be available for a limited time from October 30 to November 3, 2026.
“WOOD DESIGN EXPERIENCE @Yokohama” to be held October 31 (Sat.) and November 1 (Sun.)!
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一般社団法人日本ウッドデザイン協会 will hold “WOOD DESIGN EXPERIENCE @Yokohama” at Queen's Square Yokohama on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The event will showcase the appeal of using wood and its contribution to pollen allergy measures, with exhibits of wooden products from 8 regions across Japan, talk sessions, and a live broadcast by FMヨコハマ, among other activities.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1
8 regions nationwide
Admission: Free
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本ウッドデザイン協会、林野庁、FMヨコハマ、Discover Japan
Skincare focused on glycation evolves to further pursue hydration and radiance: AWAKENING INTENSE SERIES launches
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Natural and organic cosmetics brand “SHIGETA PARIS” will launch “AWAKENING INTENSE SERIES,” a refreshed version of its “AWAKENING” skincare line, on November 1, 2026.
Survey and comparison of fees for outsourced sales-list creation and sales: Of the 26 companies listed on comparison sites or in comparison articles as offering list creation services or sales, 14 posted fees on their official websites
[最中屋] Transforming management through evidence-based care without waiting for revisions—“Evidence-Based Care Summit ’26 in Ise-Shima” to be held Nov. 19
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株式会社最中屋 will hold “Evidence-Based Care Summit ’26 in Ise-Shima” in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on November 19, 2026. The summit comes amid discussions ahead of the fiscal 2027 revision of long-term care reimbursement. Officials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, researchers, and care-sector business operators will discuss the practice of evidence-based care and ways to improve productivity. Admission is free.
A new way to keep warm during winter bicycle trips with children. The popular cold-weather cape “Hug Warmer” gets a new bicycle model, “Hug Warmer Ride”!
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株式会社orivance’s baby and children’s goods brand “colulu” has launched “HUG WARMER RIDE（ハグウォーマーライド）,” a cold-weather cape compatible with bicycle child seats. It is priced at 2,980 yen (tax included).
The JPT Japanese Proficiency Test has been adopted as a test to certify Japanese-language ability for the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” residence status designated by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of Justice
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The JPT Japanese Proficiency Test has been adopted as a test certifying Japanese-language ability equivalent to B2 for the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” residence status of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of Justice.
Facts
Must have scored 525 or higher
More than 900 educational institutions nationwide（※4）
Must have scored 315 or higher
Must have scored 370 or higher
The JPT was launched in 1985
12 times a year
It has been administered more than 400 times（※）
Approximately 1.5 million people（※）have taken the test to date
EC automated shipping system “LOGILESS” enables automatic integration with shopping app “カウシェ”
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株式会社ロジレス announced that automatic integration between its EC automated shipping system “LOGILESS” and shopping app “カウシェ” will begin on October 30, 2026. This will eliminate manual work for importing orders and updating inventory, enabling EC businesses to expand sales channels and reduce their workload.
People who favor taking their time prioritize their preferred way to drink, while time-efficiency-focused people prioritize price. Authentic shochu offers both convenience and a way to enjoy it on one’s own terms: Survey on drinking occasions and time efficiency
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A survey conducted by Kirishima Shuzo found that there are “time-efficiency-focused” people who prioritize efficiency in daily chores and “time-efficiency-averse” people who take their time over evening drinks and meals, and that authentic shochu is popular with both groups. The time-efficiency-averse group tends to value variety in how they drink, while the time-efficiency-focused group tends to prioritize price.
A survey on solo dining by 株式会社ニップン found that while the preference for time-saving options has taken hold, approximately 60% of respondents feel regret or dissatisfaction after eating, making it difficult to satisfy all three needs: convenience, fulfillment and cost. In response, the company is developing 「ニップン 彩りごはん。」 as a new brand of frozen one-plate meals that offer emotional satisfaction while reducing the effort involved in cooking and cleanup.
[Survey on Reuse Practices] 1 in 3 people who sold unwanted items to replace purchases or raise cash used the proceeds for “hobbies, leisure and supporting their favorite idols”
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A survey on reuse practices by GeNiE株式会社 found that 1 in 3 people who sold unwanted items to replace purchases or raise cash used the proceeds for hobbies, leisure or supporting their favorite idols. Demand for quick access to cash is also high, as is interest in loans that provide funds before a sale is completed.
Facts
20.5% cited either “wanting to replace an item with another product” or “needing cash” as the reason for selling.
The most common use of sale proceeds was “hobbies, leisure, supporting favorite idols, etc.” at 33.3%.
“Everyday living expenses” accounted for 29.7%.
“Replacing or purchasing another product” accounted for 21.7%.
55.0% said they “wanted to turn the item into cash as quickly as possible” or “would have preferred a faster sale.”
The time from starting a sale to receiving the proceeds was “4 days or more” for 58.7%.
26.3% said they “brought forward the timing of their purchase.”
25.0% said they “had also considered products in a higher price range.”
[For SMEs · Limited to 5 companies] Online seminar on the fundamentals and benefits of introducing a corporate defined contribution pension plan that “can be started with just 1 person”—includes a free individual consultation
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株式会社日本企業型確定拠出年金センター, a group company of 社会保険労務士法人とうかい, will hold an online seminar for SME owners and executives explaining the fundamentals and benefits of a corporate defined contribution pension plan that can be introduced with just 1 person.
[70% notice “aging” by their 40s] The change of greatest concern is “skin and appearance” at 51%, also the top area respondents want to improve at 54%
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A survey on attitudes toward aging by 株式会社セルバンク found that 70% of respondents noticed signs of aging by their 40s. “Skin and appearance” ranked highest both among changes of greatest concern and areas respondents wanted to improve.
Facts
70% notice signs of aging by their 40s.
“In their 40s” was the most common response at 39%.
“Skin and appearance” accounted for more than half... the top response at 54%.
390,000 channel subscribers
Founded in 2004
Original敷地面積約300㎡
Partnered with more than 100 medical institutions nationwide
Handles more than 5,000 cell culture projects annually
Salivatech and Open House Group hold an in-house seminar for Pink Ribbon Month: “Preventing Cancers Unique to Women and Understanding Cancer Correctly.”
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株式会社サリバテック and 株式会社オープンハウスグループ jointly held a cancer prevention seminar for female employees for Pink Ribbon Month on Oct. 21, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Approximately 32 employees took part.
Japan’s cancer screening rate is around 50%.
More than 110,000 people have used our service to date
Get an AI-enhanced look without filters just by wearing colored contacts: New JEE MIN visual for “a-eye (エーアイ)” unveiled ♡ Second round of the station ad and ドン・キホーテ exclusive trading card giveaway campaign also announced!!
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フロムアイズ株式会社 has unveiled a new visual for its colored contact lens brand “a-eye” and will run large-scale advertisements inside Shibuya and Shinjuku stations from Nov. 16, 2026. It will also hold the second round of an original trading card giveaway campaign exclusively at ドン・キホーテ.
Stemcell Research Institute and CellSource collaborate on research and development involving umbilical cord-derived extracellular vesicles, including exosomes
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株式会社ステムセル研究所 and CellSource will enter into a business partnership to advance research and development involving umbilical cord-derived extracellular vesicles.
ピカリング インターフェース releases “Remote Gateway,” software for remote control of PXI test systems
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ピカリング インターフェース has released “Remote Gateway,” software for remote control of PXI test systems. The gRPC-based software enables PXI/PXIe products to be operated remotely across multiple environments using different operating systems and programming languages.
Taking on IT in Hiroshima. Exhibiting at the Nov. 6 joint company information session connecting people who “want to work in Hiroshima”! Actively recruiting programmers and back-office staff who support organizations
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株式会社ジェイテック will exhibit at a joint company information session in Hiroshima on Nov. 6 and is actively recruiting programmers and back-office staff.
Facts
Nov. 6
Nov. 6, 2026
Capital: 30 million yen
Company established: Feb. 27, 1997
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイテック、合人社ウェンディひと・まちプラザ、AWS、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud
Bedbug detection dog Beat retires after years of helping maintain hygiene at accommodation facilities / Final roulette training held at retirement ceremony, with bouquet and commemorative gift presented
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株式会社アサンテ has announced that its bedbug detection dog Beat, who has been working since June 2017, will retire at the end of October 2026. Beat’s final roulette training was held at the retirement ceremony, and Beat will be adopted by a new owner.
Facts
End of October 2026
Approximately 6,700 rooms at accommodation facilities
Event on Nov. 8! Experience the deliciousness of Chinese cabbage and mushrooms in hot pot.
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長野県, in partnership with 味の素株式会社, will hold a special event at 銀座NAGANO on Nov. 8, featuring a tasting of hot pot made with Shinshu ingredients and tips on reducing salt.
Compact design measuring about 2.2 cm and weighing about 6 g. HIKSEMI launches ultra-compact microSD reader “CR01 mini”
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株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ launched the ultra-compact microSD card reader “CR01 mini” under the HIKSEMI brand on October 30, 2026. Its compact design measures about 2.2×1.8×1.1 cm and weighs about 6 g, and it can be plugged directly into USB-C devices. The retail price is 998 yen (tax included).
DroR to hold online book club for business novel “Monday Morning at 九” on December 9. Reflect on your workplace through the morning meeting and 1-on-1 scenes in the story
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株式会社DroR will hold an online book club on December 9, 2026, for its business novel “Monday Morning at 九,” which is being serialized on note. Participants will reflect on their workplaces based on the morning meeting and 1-on-1 scenes in the story.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
13:00〜14:00
Capacity is approximately 30 people
Free to attend
The discussion will cover installments 1–13 published by the event date
[ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜] Winter Seasonal Menus at Restaurants & Bar
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ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜 will begin serving winter seasonal menus (Winter Course, Gourmet Journey Around the World, and Christmas Afternoon Tea) at MILANO｜GRILL, Harbor Kitchen, and The Union Bar ＆ Lounge starting December 1, 2026.
Facts
Price: ¥16,000
Price: Adults ¥6,200
Ages 12 and under: ¥3,100
Adults: ¥6,800
Ages 12 and under: ¥3,400
120-minute use
Companies mentioned：ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜、Hyatt Regency Yokohama、株式会社ケン・ホテルマネジメント横浜山下町、MILANO｜GRILL、ミラノ・グリル、Harbor Kitchen、ハーバーキッチン、The Union Bar ＆ Lounge、ザ・ユニオン バー&ラウンジ
Get an iPad appraisal just by sending photos on LINE. Launch of “Padoichi,” a mail-in purchase service specializing in iPad trade-ins
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iput株式会社 has launched “Padoichi,” a mail-in purchase service specializing in iPad trade-ins. Customers can get an appraisal just by sending photos on LINE. The service also accepts devices with cracked screens, junk devices, and devices consisting of the main unit only, with free shipping and fees.
Originalあなたが美しくなると、地球も美しくなる。美しい雪を守る、2026年雪肌精「SAVE the BLUE Snow Project」がスタート
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株式会社コーセー announced the “SAVE the BLUE Snow Project,” an environmental conservation initiative by its skincare brand 雪肌精, running from November 16 to December 31, 2026. Part of the sales of eligible products will go toward switching to renewable electricity in Hakuba Valley in northern Nagano Prefecture, helping reduce CO2 emissions. The company will also hold a special interactive event at its directly operated store, Maison KOSÉ Ginza.
Facts
Now in its 18th year
10 countries and regions (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the United States, and Indonesia)
Switch to renewable energy: equivalent to 162,367 kWh
Original単身1世帯が使用する平均電力 約73年分相当
Available in 15 countries and regions (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, the United States, Canada, Spain, and France)
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー、雪肌精、Maison KOSÉ、Hakuba Valley
Araya and 奥村組 win 2 awards for disaster waste processing system they jointly developed
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A system for selecting and positioning disaster waste processing machinery, jointly developed by 株式会社アラヤ and 奥村組, won the Encouragement Award and Collaboration Award at the “FY Reiwa 8 Resource Recycling Technology and Systems Awards,” organized by 一般社団法人産業環境管理協会.
Facts
52nd
Database of approximately 100 types of processing machinery
マークスライフ opens Gifu branch to strengthen consultation services in the Tokai region
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マークスライフ株式会社 will open its Gifu branch on November 1, 2026, to strengthen its consultation services in the Tokai region. This will bring its nationwide network to 24 locations, including the Kobe branch.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
24 locations nationwide
Japan has approximately 9 million vacant homes
The vacancy rate is approximately 13.8%
Approximately 148,000 vacant homes in the prefecture
Changes this year revealed by data across the 3 major marketplaces, and marketplace-specific measures you can take now: free seminar on Nov. 10 (Tue.)
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株式会社ウブン will speak at the free seminar “Changes this year revealed by data across the 3 major marketplaces, and marketplace-specific measures you can take now,” to be held on November 10, 2026, and explain year-end sales strategies for Amazon.
Wins the Prime Minister’s Award as the youngest recipient ever. A closer look at the real-life story of internationally renowned bonsai artist Minoru Akiyama | 韮崎市, Yamanashi Prefecture
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韮崎市, Yamanashi Prefecture, has published a feature article on its official note about bonsai artist Minoru Akiyama, the youngest person ever to receive the Prime Minister’s Award. It also offers an experience as a hometown tax donation reward in which participants choose bonsai together with Akiyama.
Hakuju Institute for Health Science to exhibit for the first time at the 40th Abeno Health Fair
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 made its first appearance at the “40th Abeno Health Fair,” held in Abeno-ku, Osaka, on October 3, 2026, where it provided “Brain Fitness® Measurement” and distributed its high-calcium drink “Calron.”
“Sugar-free, gluten-free, body-friendly treats” From the popular Honey Chocolate Sandwich LEAP comes the long-awaited bite-size “Honey Chocolate Sandwich Leap “petit”,” launching on Monday, Nov. 2!
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株式会社MY HONEY will launch “Honey Chocolate Sandwich Leap “petit”,” a new bite-size version of its sugar-free, gluten-free Honey Chocolate Sandwich Leap made with only raw honey and cacao, on Nov. 2, 2026.
株式会社ウィルネクスト appoints Kohei Jiwaki editor-in-chief of “Loved Company Japan”
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株式会社ウィルネクスト appointed Kohei Jiwaki, representative of 株式会社konoki, which joined the group, as editor-in-chief of the media outlet “Loved Company Japan.”
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
From August 2026
About 2 months after its launch
October 2026
The 3 perspectives of “employees,” “customers” and “society”
Music distribution service “narasu（ナラス）” now supports track registration with “OTOTOY” and “Beatport”!
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株式会社ローディアム’s music distribution service “narasu” began supporting track registration with “OTOTOY” and “Beatport” on Oct. 30, 2026. This brings the total number of stores available through narasu to 51 across more than 180 countries worldwide.
Facts
From Oct. 30, 2026
More than 180 countries worldwide
A total of 51 stores
Companies mentioned：株式会社ローディアム、narasu（ナラス）、OTOTOY、Beatport、Spotify、Apple Music、YouTube、株式会社massenext、C-MAP、Zu-MAP、narasuMate、Bluespike Labels、ROUDIAM MUSIC PUBLISHING、RMP
Participating as a PLANET SPONSOR in the “Space × Real Estate Conference 2026 (SRC2026)”
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株式会社スペースシフト will participate as a PLANET SPONSOR in the “Space × Real Estate Conference 2026 (SRC2026),” to be held at the Yasuda Auditorium of the University of Tokyo on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026, with an exhibition booth and a speaker in a talk session.
ZEN大学 surpasses 1,000 applicants for April 2027 enrollment
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ZEN大学 announced that applications for students entering in April 2027 have exceeded 1,000. High school students account for 90.3% of applicants, applications have come from 47 prefectures, and the rate of applicants choosing the university as their sole preference is also high, at 89.5%.
Facts
Exceeded 1,000
Accounts for 90.3% (*1)
67.4% of the total
The rate of applicants choosing it as their sole preference is 89.5%
[Case study published] JPIX adopts ATBeX to launch cloud connectivity service
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株式会社アット東京 has published a case study on 株式会社JPIX’s adoption of the network platform service “ATBeX.” JPIX has used ATBeX since 2018 to meet demand for cloud connectivity, enabling it to launch services without large-scale capital investment or operational changes.
[Webinar] Thursday, Nov. 5: “Learning from leading shared offices: How to create an office that continues to be chosen” — a top-level discussion between SOHOプラザ and Todokeru
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株式会社トドケール and 株式会社グッドライフパートナーズ will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 5, 2026, on the theme “Learning from leading shared offices: How to create an office that continues to be chosen.”
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
12:00 - 12:45
7 facilities
A track record of more than 400 companies
400 tenant companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社トドケール、株式会社グッドライフパートナーズ、SOHOプラザ、LINEヤフー株式会社、パナソニック HVAC & CC株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、コクヨ＆パートナーズ株式会社、SBIグループ、リゾートトラスト、PwCあらた監査法人、University of California, Irvine
[PATISSERIE FUKUNAGA] Reservations for 2026 Christmas cakes open on Nov. 1. The lineup includes a specialty expressing tea culture dating back to 1930 and cakes made with strawberries from Kyoto.
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The confectionery brand “PATISSERIE FUKUNAGA” from 株式会社フクナガ will begin taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes on Nov. 1. The lineup includes “Earl Grey Étoile,” expressing tea culture, and “Christmas Snow Dome,” made with strawberries from Uji, Kyoto, among 4 varieties, as well as stollen. Reservations are available at Sir Thomas LIPTON ティーハウス locations and online.
Facts
Price: 6,400 yen (tax included)
Price: 9,600 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社フクナガ、PATISSERIE FUKUNAGA、Sir Thomas LIPTON ティーハウス
XGIMI to launch “Elfin Flip Pro (New)” on Friday, Oct. 30
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XGIMI will launch the “Elfin Flip Pro (New),” a smart projector featuring 3-color laser technology, on Oct. 30, 2026. It features brightness of 1,000 ISO lumens, Google TV, and a slim design measuring 7.5 cm thick.
Facts
Ranked No. 1 worldwide in global home projector market shipments for 3 consecutive years
Brightness increased to 1,000 ISO lumens
Slim design just 7.5 cm thick
Integrated gimbal design that rotates 150°
Achieved total crowdfunding support of 9億3,470万2,000 yen
XGIMI will launch the portable projector “Nova Air” on October 30, 2026. It features 250 ISO lumens, Full HD resolution, and speakers with Sound by JBL. It will cost 37,900 yen with a screen set and 36,900 yen on its own.
Facts
World’s No. 1 in shipment volume share for 3 consecutive years
パレットグループ and センファルクリエイト form a co-creation partnership｜Turning vacant spaces in commercial facilities into places that generate fun and revenue.
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株式会社パレットグループ and 株式会社センファルクリエイト have formed a co-creation partnership to roll out amusement spaces nationwide using underused areas in commercial facilities and stores.
Featuring Sound by JBL! モダニティ signs exclusive Japanese distribution agreement for “KOODUU,” which combines lighting and speakers, and launches 3 series, including “Sensa Play”
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モダニティ株式会社 has signed an exclusive distribution agreement in Japan for “KOODUU,” a lifestyle design brand originating in Denmark and the Netherlands, and will launch 3 series, including “Sensa Play,” on October 30, 2026.
Integrating construction machinery’s “travel” and “work” with AI: Research and development of physical AI begins toward realizing unmanned operations
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パーソルクロステクノロジー and Unseed have begun joint research and development to integrate construction machinery’s travel and work functions with AI. They aim to develop an autonomous system using a VLA model for hauling soil with dump trucks.
株式会社カウシェ begins system integration with “LOGILESS,” an automated e-commerce shipping system, to drive business expansion
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株式会社カウシェ has begun integrating its systems with ロジレス, provider of the automated e-commerce shipping system “LOGILESS,” creating an environment that can serve as a new sales channel while reducing the burden of order processing and inventory management.
鈴与シンワート launches new version of reservation system “リザエン”
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鈴与シンワート will launch a new version of its cloud-based reservation system “リザエン” on October 30, 2026. Features include functions for local governments, enhanced integration with external services, multilingual support, and improved security.
Starcat to broadcast live all 4 games on the final day of the league stage of the Aichi Prefecture qualifying tournament for high school basketball’s “SoftBank ウインターカップ2026,” “U18 ALL AICHI CHAMPIONSHIP 2026”!
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スターキャット株式会社 announced that it will broadcast live all 4 games played on the final day of the league stage of the Aichi Prefecture qualifying tournament for high school basketball’s “SoftBank ウインターカップ2026.”
株式会社エスコン will begin sales of 茨木東中条ルッソ, a newly built condominium in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, on October 31, 2026. The property has a total of 61 units, with occupancy scheduled for the end of August 2027.
[Event Report] Corporate Value Enhancement Summit 2026 held. Discussions on the role of IR in enhancing corporate value, informed by an IR survey of 316 listed companies and perspectives from market participants
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ログミー株式会社 and 一般社団法人日本金融経済研究所 held the “Corporate Value Enhancement Summit 2026” on October 15, 2026, and discussed ways to enhance corporate value based on the results of an IR survey of 316 listed companies.
Facts
316 listed companies
114 people in total
80.4% recognize an information gap between companies and investors
79.4% see the undervaluation of small- and mid-cap stocks as an issue
At 61.4% of companies, there is no dedicated IR staff member or the team consists of just 1 person
60.1% said they are not adequately communicating their company’s value
76.6% recognize that IR for individual investors is becoming more important
[SIENAROSE] Exhibiting at the “New Jewelry Selection” pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店 and holding an advance release of new wedding bands
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The jewelry brand “SIENA ROSE” from 株式会社サンポークリエイト will exhibit at the bridal event “New Jewelry Selection” at 阪急うめだ本店 from November 4 to 10, 2026. The event will include an advance release of 7 new wedding band designs and an exhibition of fashion jewelry made with original materials.
Neighborhood shopping center トナリエ久里浜パーク set to open on Saturday, November 28, 2026!
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株式会社エスコン announced that トナリエ久里浜パーク, a neighborhood shopping center under development in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, will open on November 28, 2026. マミーマート’s new-format 生鮮市場TOP, サンドラッグ, FIT-EASY, and other businesses will open in the complex, while コーナン is scheduled to open in late December of the same year.
[University Students’ Money and Job-Hunting Survey Vol. 2] 28.0% of university students “already invest”; 85.1% of student investors use NISA
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A survey of 239 university students conducted by 株式会社ペンマーク found that 28.0% already invest, and 85.1% of student investors use NISA. The main barriers to investing are a lack of starting funds and uncertainty about how to get started, while 62.3% had not received financial education by the end of high school.
Facts
28.0% of university students “already invest”
85.1% of student investors use NISA
“Cryptocurrency” (4.5%)
“FX” (3.0%)
“I don’t have enough money (starting capital)” (36.6%)
“I don’t know where to start” (33.7%)
62.3% of students said they had not “learned about investing or wealth building” in classes through high school
“I heard about it from people around me” (28.5%)
“I have concerns, but don’t know how to tell” (25.1%)
Full coverage of the Hanshin Tigers’ fall camp, featuring a stellar commentary lineup! Commentators: 湯舟敏郎, 下柳剛, 福原忍, 岩田稔, 北條史也／Guest: 平山真衣（NMB48）
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株式会社スカイA announced that it will broadcast every day of the Hanshin Tigers' fall training camp, “Mōko Camp Report 2026: Aki Edition,” held at Aki Tigers Stadium in Kochi Prefecture from Nov. 1, 2026. The program will feature a star lineup of commentators, including Toshiro Yubune, as well as Mai Hirayama of NMB48. At the end of each program, viewers can also enter a giveaway for exclusive digital trading cards linked to the team's official digital trading card service, “Tigers COLLECTION.”
Motoharu Sano, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, OKAMOTO'S and more gather in Yokosuka! 2 days that shook the city, from Yokosuka Arts Theatre and a naval port cruise to Dobuita Street
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The music event “YOKOSUKA Re:EM CLUB,” organized by 公益財団法人横須賀芸術文化財団 and produced by 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ, was held on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. Numerous artists, including Motoharu Sano, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and OKAMOTO'S, performed at Yokosuka Arts Theatre and around the city.
Rinnai’s “G:LINE” adds the 3-burner IH cooktop “G:103” and dial-operated gas cooktop “G:102.” Limited-time preview begins Oct. 30 (Friday) at Rinnai Aoyama
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リンナイ株式会社 announced the 3-burner IH cooktop “G:103” and dial-operated gas cooktop “G:102” as new additions to its high-end kitchen series “G:LINE.” The products will be previewed at Rinnai Aoyama from Oct. 30, with the “G:103” scheduled to go on sale in late December 2026 and the “G:102” in late March 2027.
《A trip to “reset” in Okinawa in autumn and winter》Sales begin for the “Wellness Passport Plan,” featuring wellness time in a seawater lagoon
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ハイアット リージェンシー 瀬良垣アイランド 沖縄 has begun offering its autumn- and winter-only “Wellness Passport Plan.” The plan includes a sauna experience in a seawater lagoon and a discount on morning yoga.
564 visitors over 2 days at “TAMURAKOMA MUSEUM～つむぐ未来館～,” which made its public debut at “Ikefes Osaka 2026”!
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田村駒株式会社 opened its corporate museum “TAMURAKOMA MUSEUM～つむぐ未来館～” to the public for the first time at Ikefes Osaka 2026, attracting 564 visitors over 2 days.
Facts
A total of 564 visitors came over 2 days
564 visitors in total over 2 days
Marking the 130th anniversary of the company’s founding
A limited-time Christmas buffet will be held from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026, at スカイレストラン ハレアス on the top floor of ホテルエミシア東京立川, operated by 株式会社ホスピタリティオペレーションズ.
Rebroadcast due to popular demand! Keita Machida sings “Koko ni Iru yo” with guitar accompaniment. The “QBB Cheese Dessert 6P” TV commercial returns nationwide from Nov. 1 (Sunday)!
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六甲バター株式会社 announced that it will rebroadcast the “QBB Cheese Dessert 6P” TV commercial featuring Keita Machida from Nov. 1, 2026. The rebroadcast follows requests on social media and is part of promotional activities for the series, which has surpassed cumulative shipments of 200 million packs. A giveaway campaign will also be held to mark the commercial’s broadcast.
Facts
Cumulative shipments have surpassed 200 million packs
The commercial is the first campaign for a product in the series in about 8 years
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
More than 130% of the previous fiscal year's level
A total of 4,500 people will win the following prizes
National Local Souvenir Book Cover Contest 2026 Grand Prix competition to be held at 丸善 日本橋店 and on social media from Oct. 30
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株式会社トーハン will hold the “National Local Souvenir Book Cover Contest 2026 Grand Prix Competition” at 丸善日本橋店 and on its official social media accounts from Oct. 30. The 5 companies that placed first in their regional blocks will be candidates for the Grand Prix, with the winner decided by in-person and social media votes.
岩手県 will hold the “Iwate Food Connects Us Fair 2026” at 31 restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, offering limited-time dishes made with ingredients from the prefecture.
For cheese lovers: enjoy seeing and tasting stretchy cheese in “Nikuman and Cheese Nikuman, 6 pieces”—on sale for a limited time from Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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株式会社中村屋 will launch “Pork Buns and Cheese Pork Buns, 6-piece pack” for a limited time at supermarkets in the Kanto region and neighboring areas starting Nov. 1, 2026. The product combines classic pork buns with cheese pork buns made with mozzarella and Parmesan. Suggested retail price: ¥679 (tax included).
Is “The End of SaaS” for real? Features of SaaS companies growing rapidly in the AI era, according to Stripe data
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Stripe released data indicating that the SaaS market is thriving, including a rise in the number of new platforms launched in the past 3 months that exceeds the total for the second half of 2025. The data points to AI adoption and integration into core operations as keys to competitive advantage.
Facts
More than 180% growth year over year
More than 55% of newly launched platforms on Stripe use AI
Nippon Kanzai selected as preferred negotiating party for the “Comprehensive Management Services for Public Facilities in 南砺市” contract
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日本管財株式会社, a subsidiary of 日本管財ホールディングス, was selected as the preferred negotiating party for a contract to comprehensively manage public facilities in 南砺市, Toyama Prefecture. The contract will run for 5 years from April 2027 and covers 33 facilities, including city hall.
Facts
Results announced on Oct. 1, 2026
From Apr. 1, 2027
Through March 31, 2032
Planned for 5 years
Covering all 33 facilities
Established in 2004 through the merger of 8 former towns and villages
A large municipality covering approximately 668㎢
From July to September 2026
This is the second such contract, following one in 射水市
【VT COSMETICS】A limited-time pop-up at THE HYUNDAI OMOTESANDO where visitors can see, touch and experience the latest in K-BEAUTY!
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Korean skincare brand “VT COSMETICS” will hold a limited-time pop-up from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2026, on the 3F of THE HYUNDAI OMOTESANDO at 東急プラザ Omotesando “Omokado.” The event will feature displays showcasing K-BEAUTY trends, trials of new products and a special event for shoppers.
Keeper Security revamps iOS app, adding support for Liquid Glass and iPhone Duo
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 has launched version 18.1 of its iOS app. The update supports Apple’s Liquid Glass design and the foldable iPhone Duo, refreshes the user interface and enhances features such as password generation and automatic maintenance.
Thomas & Friends pop-up store “SODOR MARKET” coming to Toranomon, Tokyo!
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株式会社丸善ジュンク堂書店 will open the Thomas & Friends pop-up store “SODOR MARKET” at magmabooks in Toranomon, Tokyo, starting Nov. 27. The store will sell merchandise focused on the Japanese original series “Overworked Thomas,” and will feature panel displays and photo spots.
アスカグループ begins collaboration with 株式会社LOCLE, an SNS marketing company, to support SNS use at childcare and developmental support facilities.
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株式会社アスカ has begun collaborating with 株式会社LOCLE, an SNS marketing company, to support SNS use at childcare and developmental support facilities. A free workshop will be held in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2026.
Facts
21 locations nationwide
150,000 registered childcare professionals with relevant qualifications
【Dec. 19 only】Enjoy a choice of main dish, a wide variety of buffet selections and a hotel-made Christmas cake at the “Special Lunch Buffet: Christmas Gifts” / ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
Kumamon becomes student council president! “Kumamon Academy” opens in Tokyo for 2 days only
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熊本県 will hold “Kumamon Fan Appreciation Festival 2026 in TOKYO: Kumamon School Festival” for 2 days, Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, at カメイドクロック in Koto City, Tokyo. The theme is “Kumamon Academy,” with interactive activities such as getting a student ID and taking an academic test, a food fair featuring ingredients from 熊本県, and a special stage with Kumamon and Gunma-chan.