横須賀市消防団 will begin a trial in November to establish a “Student Unit” made up of students, aiming for full-scale operations to begin in April of Reiwa 9. About 30 students will take part and test public relations activities and the creation of social media rules.
Facts
Full-scale operations to begin in April of Reiwa 9
A trial involving students who live or study in the city will begin this November
About 30 students are expected to take part in the trial starting in November
[Chikujo, Fukuoka Prefecture] “Chikujo Air Base Air Festival 2026 commemorative patch” now available through hometown tax donations. Pick it up at the air festival venue on 11/29.
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To coincide with “Chikujo Air Base Air Festival 2026” in Chikujo, Fukuoka Prefecture, supported by 株式会社スチームシップ, donations are now being accepted for a commemorative patch exclusive to hometown tax donations (10,000 yen). Pickup is available only at the venue on November 29, with advance and on-site sign-ups available.
[A bakery goes all out!] 鎌倉ベーカリー teams up with 慶應義塾大学-accredited student group “S.A.L. オイコスプロジェクト”! Unsold bread from the store goes to a community meal program
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鎌倉ベーカリー, operated by 株式会社クリエイティブアルファ, has partnered with the 慶應義塾大学-accredited student group “S.A.L. オイコスプロジェクト” to provide unsold bread to a community meal program to reduce food waste. It has also begun selling 13 new “bread pizza” varieties made using a par-baking method on its e-commerce site.
Facts
Japan generates about 4.61 million tons of food waste annually
(2024 fiscal year estimate)
Of this, about 2.37 million tons
In March 2025, the government approved a Cabinet decision
The FY2030 target for business-related food waste
A 60% reduction from FY2000
(2.19 million tons)
October is “Food Loss Reduction Month”
October 30 is “Food Loss Reduction Day”
Held on October 17, 2026
Bake the bread until it is about 80% done
Rapidly freeze it at −40°C
On October 28, 2026, the new “bread pizza” product
The share of Korean inbound visitors looking up “mala” products has risen to about 5 times the level of the same period last year
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株式会社Payke announced that analysis of scan data from its inbound visitor app “Payke” showed that interest in mala products among South Korean users grew to about 4.9 times the level of the same period last year during April–September 2026. The leading product was “Chukabou Mala Tang,” and increases were confirmed in 5 prefectures: Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Hokkaido and Okinawa.
Facts
About 4.9 times the level of the same period last year (April–September 2025)
About 1.8 times the level among Thai nationals, who ranked 2nd
About 60% scanned this product
About 13 times the level of the same period last year
A user base with more than 5.5 million cumulative downloads
For winter dryness, too! Give the gift of hydration this holiday season with Ongredients’ “pre-makeup lotion” in a limited-edition set
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To mark cumulative sales surpassing 6 million bottles for Korean skincare brand “Ongredients,” the “Ongredients Skin Barrier C Lotion EX Holiday Limited Set” will go on sale in limited quantities from October 24, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative sales surpass 6 million bottles
Regular size: 150 mL
Tube type: 80 mL
Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Established in 2008
Since 2011
Authorized distributor in Japan for more than 20 brands
[レシチャレ survey] Signs of a “return to beer” after alcohol tax unification, but 20-somethings stayed put! People in their 40s–60s drove the trend
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Analysis of about 9.29 million receipt records from the savings app “レシチャレ,” operated by クラシル株式会社, found that the number of beer buyers after alcohol tax unification was about 1.2 times the previous year’s level. Growth was led by people in their 40s–60s, while purchasing behavior among people in their 20s showed little change.
Facts
About 9.29 million receipt records
About 1.2 times the level of the same period last year
They were buying beer after the revision
Beer saw a tax cut of about 9 yen
Happoshu and new-category drinks saw a tax increase of about 7 yen
The decline reached 31.0%, far exceeding the previous year’s decrease of 17.5%
Now soaked with cherries, too! “Yamagata Cherry-Soaked Rusk Chocolat,” a new souvenir from Yamagata, goes on sale November 2
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“Yamagata Cherry-Soaked Rusk Chocolat,” planned and developed by 株式会社蔵王銘販, a group company of 株式会社タカチホ, will go on sale in Yamagata Prefecture from November 2, 2026.
Taking “study records” and “connections with peers” from exam preparation into university life as a whole. Workstream launches the “TimeSwipe” activity-tracking app
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株式会社ワークストリーム launched its “TimeSwipe” activity-tracking app for university students on October 30, 2026, and simultaneously kicked off its “University Life Support Campaign.”
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワークストリーム、App Store、Google Play
Campaign “THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION” to jointly promote illumination events in Yokohama, one of Japan’s New 三 Great Night View Cities, set to launch
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The Yorunoyo Executive Committee has announced the “THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION” campaign, which will jointly promote illumination events in Yokohama, one of Japan’s New 三 Great Night View Cities. The campaign will run across Yokohama from November of Reiwa 8 through February of Reiwa 9, featuring more than 60 night events, a digital stamp rally, a photo contest and other activities.
Facts
More than 60
All 48 stamps
21 works selected
All 21 hotels
Companies mentioned：THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION・ヨルノヨ実行委員会、（一社）夜景観光コンベンション・ビューロー、インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8、ウェスティンホテル横浜、OMO5横浜馬車道 by 星野リゾート、OMO7横浜 by 星野リゾート、ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート横浜、THE GATE HOTEL 横浜 by HULIC、シタディーンハーバーフロント横浜、新横浜プリンスホテル、ナビオス横浜、ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム、ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜、ヒルトン横浜、ホテルJALシティ関内 横浜、ホテルニューグランド、三井ガーデンホテル横浜みなとみらいプレミア、ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル、横浜ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ、横浜ベイホテル東急、横浜平和プラザホテル、ローズホテル横浜
株式会社ハッピースマイル has signed an agreement with 株式会社秋葉牧場, operator of 成田ゆめ牧場, to introduce the photo sales platform “Minna no Omoide .com.” It will be used for the first time at an event beginning November 21, with the aim of reducing workloads and creating opportunities for participants to purchase photos.
Midwives, registered dietitians and physical therapists come to your home! Expanded prenatal and postnatal home-visit services
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株式会社ココママ is expanding its home-visit care services for mothers from pregnancy through the child-rearing years, provided by midwives, registered dietitians and physical therapists. Services include breast care and breastfeeding consultations, nutrition education, meal preparation at home, support with weaning foods, and postpartum physical and pelvic care.
Facts
24-hour, 365-day online consultations
Capital: 80 million yen
Prepare about 5–7 dishes from the menu offered by ココママ
After finding your groove in a sauna, next, find fulfillment in an enzyme bath. SHIBAURA酵素浴サロンJun rolls out its “Pair Plan” in earnest — An option for “shared thermal wellness” with a partner or friend, warming you from the core
Consider “how to work” through “how to live.” セントラル防災 holds career development training
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株式会社セントラル防災, an operating company of 株式会社セントラル, held career development training for employees on October 1, 2026, with ユタコロジー株式会社 as the instructor. The training included self-analysis using the Life Career Rainbow and discussions on work-life balance, and participants shared challenges such as staff development and improving operational efficiency. Specific initiatives are underway, including the creation of training materials for new inspection staff.
Orbital Lasers signs R&D contract with JAXA for Altimeter Lidar Mission
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株式会社Orbital Lasers has signed a research and development contract for the development of JAXA’s Altimeter Lidar Mission. The mission instrument is scheduled to be installed on the new space station resupply vehicle “HTV-X” and demonstrated in orbit.
Cognition announces “Devin Security 2.0,” which handles everything from vulnerability detection to remediation
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Cognition has announced “Devin Security 2.0,” a security product powered by its autonomous AI agent, Devin. The product automates the process from vulnerability detection to remediation, and the company has begun offering credits worth a total of hundreds of millions of dollars to businesses.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
A total worth hundreds of millions of dollars
Nov. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：Cognition、Cognition AI, Inc.、Cognition AI Japan、Claude Mythos、Snyk、Wiz
Hosted by 日本チェーンストア協会: “Happy! Fun! Shopping!” Chain Store Shopping Haiku Contest — Entries accepted from Nov. 1 (Sun) to Dec. 20 (Sun), 2026
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日本チェーンストア協会 will hold the “Happy! Fun! Shopping! Chain Store Shopping Haiku” contest from November 1 to December 20, 2026, offering prize money and book cards to winners in the general and elementary school categories, as well as prizes by lottery.
Facts
Prize money of 100,000 yen
¥20,000 in prize money for 40 outstanding award winners
Prize money of 20,000 yen
Book cards worth ¥10,000 for 50 children’s shopping award winners
Book cards worth ¥10,000
We will deliver a “Thank You! Exciting Giveaway” packed with recommended products selected by our special supporting members.
[Last-minute preparation] Only 3 months left, but there’s still time! Enrollment opens for intensive, fully individualized instruction for “graduate school entrance exams” and “junior high school entrance exams,” with former university faculty members and others providing direct support
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株式会社ラクシュミ has opened enrollment for new students in its Rakushumi Graduate School Entrance Exam Prep School for working adults and university students, and its Rakushumi Junior High School Entrance Exam Prep School for elementary school students, for winter entrance exams and last-minute preparation. The program offers 1-to-1 tutoring from former university faculty members and professional instructors.
[Fast, affordable and delicious!] Meat lovers, take note! Lava steak specialty restaurant “武庫之荘肉劇場” finally opens on October 31! Special opening prices, too.
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株式会社肉ゲキジョー will hold the grand opening of lava steak specialty restaurant “武庫之荘肉劇場” in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 31. To celebrate the opening, it will run a 2-day sale featuring special prices on steaks and a complimentary half portion of cut steak.
Edifist Learning and DASA Japan launch “FDE Talent Development Training” to develop change leaders for the AI era
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エディフィストラーニング株式会社 and DASA Japan株式会社 will launch “FDE Talent Development Training” in November 2026 to develop change leaders for the AI era. The hands-on program puts into practice a “Japanese-style FDE model,” supporting customers from identifying challenges through technical implementation and embedding outcomes. During the pilot period, the tuition fee will be 30% off.
Spiral Innovation Partners begins managing “Craftia Succession Value Partners Investment Limited Partnership,” a CPE fund worth ¥20 billion
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Spiral Innovation Partners has formed the “Craftia Succession Value Partners Investment Limited Partnership,” a CPE fund worth ¥20 billion, jointly with 株式会社クラフティア, and began managing it on November 2.
“The jewel of Suruga Bay”: Autumn fishing for sakura shrimp opens in late October! Savor the seasonal appeal of “Shizuoka Maes” seafood at Yui Fishing Port
[Women’s Basketball] Applications open for the 2nd cohort of “MARVELOUS GLP,” supporting players pursuing opportunities at U.S. colleges! Evelyn Mawuli lends her full support
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スポヲタ株式会社 has opened applications for the 2nd cohort of “MARVELOUS GLP,” a project supporting women’s basketball players seeking opportunities at U.S. colleges. Player Evelyn Mawuli is supporting the program as an ambassador, helping cover travel expenses for approximately 5 selected high school students and connecting them with coaches.
Facts
Approximately 5 promising players to be selected
Original2026年4月時点で高校2年生・3年生
U.S. visit schedule: approximately 1 week between April and June 2027
Companies mentioned：スポヲタ株式会社、Sporta Japan Corporation、University of Richmond、Oklahoma City University、Arizona Western College、Arizona Christian University
Nihon Computer Development to hold summer internships and work-experience programs that foster students’ perspectives on employment
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株式会社日本コンピュータ開発 held a total of 5 summer internship and work-experience programs from July to September 2026, with approximately 30 students from across Japan taking part in discussions on employment and developing web applications using AI.
Facts
From July to September 2026
Held a total of 5 times
We receive more than 300 applications every year
Approximately 30 students, the maximum capacity, took part
A total of 5 sessions: 1Day, 3Days and 5Days
Established in 1984 as a subsidiary of a subsidiary of 日立製作所
NDソフトアスリートクラブ member Natsuki Toda wins silver in the men’s 1500m T20 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games
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Natsuki Toda, a member of NDソフトアスリートクラブ, operated by エヌ・デーソフトウェア株式会社, won silver in the men’s 1500m T20 athletics event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
AliExpress（アリエクスプレス） to launch its “11.11 (Double Eleven) Sale,” one of the biggest sales of the year, starting November 1 (Sunday)!
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AliExpress will hold its “11.11 Sale” from November 1 to 18, 2026, offering discounts of up to 80% and a joint cashback campaign with ペイディ. It is also promoting a sale on new products from Bigme and closer ties with the cycling community.
“Autumn Masterpieces” exhibition, showcasing the freedom and new challenges of netsuke artists
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Seishu Netsuke Museum is holding its “Autumn Masterpieces” exhibition, featuring works by contemporary netsuke artists. Winning entries from the Golden Netsuke Awards are also on display.
Facts
We have held the awards ceremony every year since 2014
Approximately 400 contemporary netsuke pieces are on display
BtoB marketing support company Bigbeat to hold “Bigbeat LIVE 2026” at Kanda Myojin Hall, exploring “why people meet and talk” in the age of AI
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株式会社ビッグビート, which supports BtoB marketing, will hold its own event, “Bigbeat LIVE 2026,” at Kanda Myojin Hall on December 17, 2026. The event will explore the unique value of human beings and the importance of connection in the age of AI, with 4 sessions and a networking event.
Facts
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Capacity: 200 people
Established in March 1995
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビッグビート、株式会社ディーランド、合同会社kipples、株式会社INTO THE FABRIC、株式会社ノビシロ、PDCA Social、株式会社フォーデジット
“NANJU,” a new travel destination to experience the serene Miyako blue sea from a cliff and savor the island’s bounty, opens December 24, 2026
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スターリゾート株式会社 announced that it will open NANJU, a small luxury hotel in Bora, Gusukube, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, on December 24, 2026. Situated on a cliff 40 m above sea level, it will have 5 rooms and also house the restaurant Astérisques, with Junya Akita as executive chef.
Facts
December 24, 2026
November 13, 2026
40 m above sea level
5 rooms in total
150,000 yen
2,644.69㎡
504.19㎡
112㎡
November 21, 2016
Companies mentioned：スターリゾート株式会社、京都ホテルオークラ、Domaine des Hauts de Loire、Les Terrasses d'Uriage、Le Clos des Sens、Bror、pastoral、krommewatergang、l'atelier d'edmond、Noeud. TOKYO、Azumi Setoda
株式会社シオン named a finalist for the AMEC Awards 2026, an international PR and communications measurement award, in the “National Local Government Public Relations Power Ranking 2025”
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Original株式会社シオンのプロジェクト「全国自治体広報力ランキング2025」が、AMEC主催の国際アワード「AMEC Global Communication Effectiveness Awards 2026」のファイナリストに選出された。日本のPR会社からのノミネートは同社のみであり、最終評価は2026年11月5日に英国ロンドンで開催される授賞式で発表される。
Notice of the launch of the NBI Hakone Miyanoshita project
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株式会社NBIホールディングス has launched a project to acquire an existing lodging facility in Hakone Miyanoshita and fully renovate it into a small luxury hotel with an open-air bath in every guest room.
Facts
Cumulative investment exceeding approximately 50 billion yen
Began investing in hotels, inns and other properties nationwide in April 2025
The company's second project in the Hakone area
Capital: 50 million yen
More than approximately 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments to date
Latest issue of UR Urban Renaissance Agency's magazine UR PRESS: An interview with Non leads the issue! Feature: “Let's visit a danchi shopping street!”
[Tokyo venue confirmed] Information on the “Your Reskilling Action Kickoff Forum 2026” on Thursday, Nov. 26
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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the “Your Reskilling Action Kickoff Forum 2026” in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2026. The program is scheduled to include a keynote speech by Sayaka Kobayashi, a panel discussion featuring Ryoko Nagahisa of リコー and others, and the Good Career Company Awards ceremony.
[みらいえ] Now supports SUUMO Rentals' “Viewing Reservation Request.” Available through listing settings as a standard feature
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DataBee株式会社 announced that its real estate DX platform, みらいえ, now supports SUUMO Rentals' new “Viewing Reservation Request” feature. The feature makes it easy to enable booking requests through portal listing settings, helping improve operational efficiency.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
Deployed at more than 300 companies
More than 4,000 stores
At a pace of 20–30 companies per month
Adopted by 17 of the TOP 30 companies
Posting success rate of 99.99%
Property data entry work reduced by about 70%
Automatically enter more than 400 fields with one click
Integrated with more than 40 portals
Automatically import inquiries from more than 30 sites
[Sumida Ward, Tokyo] Fire-resistant, 2-story wooden home designed for future use as a shop. Completed example featuring a built-in garage for 2 cars unveiled
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ou2株式会社 will hold an open house for a completed fire-resistant, 2-story wooden home in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. Designed with the possibility of future use as a shop, it features a built-in garage for 2 cars.
Stick the skewers together and aim for the legendary recipe! “もぐもぐ くしもり,” an easy and satisfying merge puzzle and shop management game, now available!
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株式会社グローバルギアラボ, a subsidiary of 株式会社グローバルギア, has launched もぐもぐ くしもり, a new casual game combining merge puzzles and shop management, for the App Store and Google Play.
Norwegian sci-fi film Animalia: A Wild World wins the “Human Intelligence Award” | Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2026
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At the 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival, the Norwegian sci-fi film Animalia: A Wild World was selected as the inaugural winner of the “Human Intelligence Award,” a special award co-founded with YumeBau Inc. The winner will receive 200,000 yen in prize money.
Free webinar co-hosted by 8 companies, “Beyond discounting and one-time sales! E-commerce strategies to turn year-end sale shoppers into repeat customers,” to be held on Nov. 18
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フュージョン株式会社 will hold a webinar on Nov. 18, co-hosted by 8 companies including 株式会社ピュアフラット, on e-commerce strategies for turning year-end sale shoppers into repeat customers.
Agoda announces AI assistant that brings travel planning and booking together in a single conversation
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Agoda Company Pte. Ltd., operator of the digital travel platform Agoda, has announced an AI assistant that brings travel planning and booking together in a single conversation. The feature is available in 21 markets, including Japan, and uses technology from OpenAI and Google.
Facts
21 markets, including Japan
More than 6 million accommodations
More than 7,000 staff
Companies mentioned：Agoda International Japan 株式会社、Agoda Company Pte. Ltd.、Booking Holdings、OpenAI、Google
[Amazon Smile SALE] HIKSEMI's 512GB microSD Express discounted by 4,000 yen to 15,980 yen
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株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ will offer HIKSEMI microSDXC Express cards (256GB, 512GB and 1TB) at special prices during Amazon's “Smile SALE.” The 512GB model will be discounted by 4,000 yen to 15,980 yen.
Facts
¥4,000 off
15,980 yen
Reference price: 19,980 yen
1,000 yen off
¥11,980
Reference price: 12,980 yen
4,198 yen off
37,782 yen
Reference price: 41,980 yen
Read speed: 900MB/s
Write speed: 620MB/s
Approximately 20.02% off
Approximately 7.70% off
10% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ、HIKSEMI、Nintendo Switch 2、任天堂、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
Inquiries about detached houses hit a record high. “Smart Acquisition Radar,” which helps answer “what to acquire” when sourcing detached homes, to launch in early November
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エステートテクノロジーズ will launch a new service, “スマート仕入レーダー,” in early November 2026 to monitor existing detached houses and send email alerts, responding to intensifying competition for property acquisitions in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
プリペアード Highly rated AI call recording and automatic summarization service “RecACE plus” seeks first model companies in Gunma Prefecture, including for addressing customer harassment
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株式会社プリペアード is seeking its first model companies in Gunma Prefecture for its AI call recording and automatic summarization service “RecACE plus” and will run an introductory campaign to help address customer harassment and improve operational efficiency.
常陸太田市 will hold the 37th Ryujinkyo Autumn Leaves Festival from November 1 to 30, Reiwa 8. During the festival, activities will include crossing fees for the Ryujinkyo Suspension Bridge, a local products market, an Instagram posting campaign, a stamp rally and various events.
As AI spreads in article production, should SEO outsourcing costs stay the same? Free release of the 2026 edition of the “SEO Outsourcing Cost Review Guide”
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株式会社くるみバディ has released the “2026 Edition: SEO Outsourcing Cost Review Guide” free of charge to help review SEO outsourcing costs in light of changes in article production driven by AI.
株式会社前川製作所 held its 2027 job-offer ceremony on October 1, 2026. Senior Executive Officer Tsutsumi delivered congratulatory remarks, and prospective hires had an opportunity to interact through group activities.
Visualize sales and gross profit targets and results by employee: “担当者別予実” added to the management functions of “CAREECON Plus”
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BRANU株式会社 will launch “担当者別予実,” a new feature that visualizes sales and gross profit targets and results by employee, in the management functions of “CAREECON Plus,” an integrated business tool for the construction industry, starting in November 2026.
ジョージスチュアートティー’s “Cat” tea advent calendar sold out on its official online store on October 30. Orders poured in at 10 times last year’s pace. The new gold and silver colors are also nearly sold out. Store arrivals will be announced on social media.
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ジョージスチュアートティー’s “Cat” tea advent calendar has sold out on its official online store, with orders coming in at 10 times last year’s pace. The new gold and silver colors are also in short supply, and store restock information will be announced on social media.
Facts
At 10 times last year’s pace
Sold out on the official online store as of Friday, October 30, 2026
一般社団法人AgVenture Lab announced that it will support the initiatives of 7 companies selected for 東京都’s program to address challenges in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Facts
OriginalJAグループ全国組織8団体
From the grant decision date through March 31, 2028
4 days of space-themed scientific exploration with experts: Report on “NEXT SCIENCE LEADERS”
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The “NEXT SCIENCE LEADERS” program, organized by the Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education and run by 株式会社Barbara Pool, took place from July to September 2026, with 36 elementary and junior high school students conducting 4 days of space-themed scientific exploration.
Facts
36 children
Received 1２0 or more applications
I was surprised that it costs 150 million yen per 1 kg
About 650 students gather for the Sendai-area sports festival of 飛鳥未来高校グループ, one of Japan’s largest correspondence high school groups; “2026 ASU★FES Sendai” to be held Nov. 6, building confidence through accumulated successes
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飛鳥未来高校グループ, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, will hold the joint sports festival “2026 ASU★FES Sendai” on November 6, 2026, at 本山製作所青葉アリーナ in Sendai, with about 650 students taking part. Against a backdrop of rising enrollment at correspondence high schools in Miyagi Prefecture, the event aims to support students’ growth through in-person interaction and accumulated experiences of success.
Kids’ park blending “books and play,” Muchu Planet ユニクロパーク 横浜ベイサイド, grand opening on Oct. 31, 2026
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株式会社トーハン announced that Muchu Planet ユニクロパーク 横浜ベイサイド, the second location of the kids’ park Muchu Planet, which it jointly developed with 株式会社リトプラ, will have its grand opening on Oct. 31, 2026.
Oct. 30 is “National Business Practices Review Day”: Survey results released on reviewing business practices to reduce food waste
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公益財団法人流通経済研究所 released the results of its 2026 survey on the review of business practices, targeting food manufacturers and retailers. The results show that efforts to reduce food waste, including easing delivery deadlines and extending best-before dates, are expanding. The institute also disclosed the names of retailers willing to accept proposals.
Facts
515 companies responded
The number of companies easing delivery deadlines for ambient processed foods has risen to 393
420 companies are “extending best-before dates”
524 companies are “setting the safety factor at 0.8 or higher”
469 companies are “proposing revisions to delivery terms for business partners and working to improve logistics efficiency”
Among retailers, the number undertaking “reviews of delivery terms and efforts to improve logistics efficiency” for ambient processed foods rose by 34 to 247
Among retailers, 49 companies are easing “delivery deadlines” for daily-delivery products
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] Enjoy the Iruma Air Show from the lawn! “Kamioku PARK PICNIC” to be held at Kamiokutomi Sports Park on Nov. 3 (Culture Day)
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狭山市公園パートナーズ will hold “Kamioku PARK PICNIC” at Kamiokutomi Sports Park on Nov. 3, 2026, where visitors can watch the air show at the same day’s Iruma Air Show from the lawn.
“Portopia Street Fest 2026” to be held on Oct. 31! A community event featuring faculty and students from 神戸学院大学
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“Portopia Street Fest 2026,” a community event featuring faculty and students from 神戸学院大学, will be held on Oct. 31, 2026, on Port Island in 神戸市’s Chuo Ward.
[Applicants wanted from across Japan!] Take on local challenges as a public servant and aim to become a future entrepreneur. 岡山県瀬戸内市 seeks community development cooperation team members for its “Japan’s No. 1 Entrepreneur Development Project”! [岡山県瀬戸内市]
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岡山県瀬戸内市 is recruiting community development cooperation team members from across Japan for its “Japan’s No. 1 Entrepreneur Development Project,” aimed at people who want to start a business in the future while working to solve local challenges. Participants will receive public servant compensation and activity expenses for up to 3 years, and can access direct guidance from the mayor and various startup support programs.
Facts
Up to 3 years
Monthly compensation: 198,800 yen
Support of up to approximately 1.4 million yen per year
Get 10% off admission tickets to popular attractions and experience activities! “EX Travel Reservations Fall and Winter Big Sale” launches
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JR Tokai and JR Tokai Tours will launch the “EX Travel Reservations Fall and Winter Big Sale” on Oct. 30, 2026, distributing coupons for 10% off eligible tourist activities to members only.
Online reservations for the “Seijo Ishii In-Store-Only Lucky Bags 2027” start Sunday, Nov. 1! Ideal as gifts for year-end and New Year visits when reserved online and picked up in store
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株式会社成城石井 will begin accepting reservations for the “Seijo Ishii In-Store-Only Lucky Bags 2027” through its in-store pickup online reservation service on Nov. 1. The 4 types of lucky bags will be sold in limited quantities, and “New Year Bags” are also scheduled to go on sale from the end of December.
Facts
Starts Sunday, Nov. 1
4 types in total
Limited to 5,000 bags
Limited to 1,500 bags
Limited to 2,000 bags
227 stores nationwide
219 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社成城石井、いたに萬幸堂、ダービー、ソシオ工房、ハンターズ、ディ・ジェンナーロ、グリョン、マルレ、新宿中村屋、インプルス、Le Bar a Vin、ゴディバ、リンツ
“Maruppy Dorayaki” makes its debut in Maruetsu’s year-end gift selection! Get 10% off eligible items when you place an early reservation by Sunday, Nov. 29
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株式会社マルエツ began accepting reservations for its 2026 Maruetsu year-end gift selection on Nov. 1. This year’s lineup features the first dorayaki inspired by its original character, “Maruppy,” and eligible items are 10% off for early reservations made by Nov. 29.
JDSC releases results from the “AI Qualitative Assessment and Forecasting App for Redevelopment Areas” demonstration conducted in a pilot study to promote use of the MLIT Data Platform
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株式会社JDSC participated in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Pilot Study to Promote Use of the MLIT Data Platform (Phase 2)” and released the results of a demonstration of an AI-powered app for assessing and forecasting redevelopment areas.
Facts
Participating since February 2026
3 areas in Tokyo’s Minato, Shinagawa and Ota wards
6 QOL categories: employment, wide-area access, commerce, healthcare, living environment and safety
Original2026年 全⽇本スーパーフォーミュラ選⼿権 第11・12戦｜第25回 JAF 鈴⿅グランプリ「勝って、決める。」11.20(⾦)・21(⼟)・22(⽇) 鈴⿅サーキット 最終戦チケット⼤好評発売中！
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株式会社日本レースプロモーション announced details and ticket information for Rounds 11 and 12 of the All-Japan Super Formula Championship (the 25th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix), to be held at Suzuka Circuit from Nov. 20 to 22, 2026. Tickets for the final round, the climax of the title battle, are on sale to great acclaim, with benefits including the 16-23ZERO-yen pass and the same price for children. A round-trip charter bus plan with JR東海ツアーズ is also on sale in limited quantities.
Facts
2026
21(⼟)
22(⽇)
From age 16
For people aged 23
From age 3
25th
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本レースプロモーション、JRP、HUMAN MOTORSPORTS、DOCOMO TEAM DANDELION RACING、TEAM MUGEN AUTOBACS、JR 東海ツアーズ、JR東海ツアーズ
【グリーンズ】Signs uniform partner and official partner agreements with ヴィアティン四日市
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株式会社グリーンズ signed uniform partner and official partner agreements with ヴィアティン四日市. A signing ceremony was held on Oct. 20, 2026, where the parties expressed hopes for regional revitalization and synergies.
Autumn cream puffs to enjoy with sake arrive at MAISON CLASSIC SALON at Takanawa Gateway Station
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At MAISON CLASSIC SALON, operated by CLASSIC INC., a limited-time cream puff, “Chestnut and Apple Mont Blanc Cream Puff,” will be served, pairing with the sake みむろ杉 Dio Abita.
Naruto City will release the Naruto City Original Calendar 2027 to mark the 80th anniversary of the city’s establishment. It costs 750 yen, with a limited run of 200 copies. Orders will be accepted from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.
Related events for the 32nd Kobe Luminarie to be held across Kobe, including Nankinmachi, Motomachi and Harborland!
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To coincide with the 32nd Kobe Luminarie, related events will be held across Kobe, including in Nankinmachi and Harborland, aiming to encourage visitors to explore the area and showcase its local attractions. Tickets for paid areas have also gone on sale.
Facts
32nd edition
12 food-related companies
¥500 on weekdays
750 yen on weekends
400 yen on weekdays
600 yen on weekends
Weekdays: 1,000 yen
¥1,500 on weekends
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 神戸観光局、南京町商店街振興組合、元町一番街商店街振興組合、神戸市新港第1突堤基部タウンマネジメント協議会、ハーバーランド運営協議会、大丸神戸店、アソビュー！、イープラス、ファミリーマート、セブンイレブン、CNプレイガイド、セブンチケット、ローソン、ミニストップ、ローチケ、KANSAI MaaS、tabiwa by WESTER、西日本旅客鉄道
【Win Hibiki 30 Year Old!】The limited-edition “一攫千金 竹の道 第3弾” lottery, limited to 100 bottles, is on sale. Hibiki 21 Year Old also featured in the whisky lottery challenging participants to reach “the summit of 1%”
Urban everyday life wrapped in refinement and functionality. MODE COMMUTER 2026 AUTUMN / WINTER collection launches
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The 2026 autumn/winter collection from the fashion brand MODE COMMUTER, operated by 株式会社キューブ, will go on sale from Oct. 30, 2026, through its official online store and ZOZOTOWN.
ジャルダン・デ・サンス Tokyo opens in Marunouchi, Tokyo, on Oct. 30. A new sensory journey begins as the sensibilities of Montpellier and Tokyo come together
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株式会社ひらまつ grand opened the French restaurant ジャルダン・デ・サンス Tokyo in Marunouchi, Tokyo, on Oct. 30, 2026. Renamed from its former name, サンス・エ・サヴール, it carries on the philosophy and interior design of the Montpellier restaurant of the same name.
Kagoshima Prefecture’s Minamitane Town × 極楽湯・RAKU SPA to hold the “Minamitane Town Food Tour Fair” from Nov. 4 (Wed.)!
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株式会社極楽湯 is partnering with Minamitane Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, to hold the “Minamitane Town Food Tour Fair” at 5 極楽湯・RAKU SPA locations from Nov. 4, 2026.
The “Winter Customer Appreciation Campaign” launches on Sunday, Nov. 1
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株式会社富士薬品 will hold its “Winter Customer Appreciation Campaign” from Nov. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, and raffle QUO card Pay among purchasers of eligible products.
Where “books and play” come together! “Muchu Planet” opens its 2nd location at Yokohama Bayside on Saturday, Oct. 31!
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“Muchu Planet UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside,” the 2nd location of 株式会社リトプラ’s new concept “Muchu Planet,” will grand-open in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
On Saturday, October 31, 2026,
Approximately 91 tsubo (303 square meters)
10 types of attractions
Weekdays, 30 minutes: ¥500–700 per child
Through Nov. 8
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトプラ、株式会社トーハン、株式会社スーパーブックス、ロクリン社、UNIQLO PARK 横浜ベイサイド
Aflac Scholarship Program for Childhood Cancer Survivors and Children Who Lost a Parent to Cancer Seeks 170 New Scholars for Fiscal 2027
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アフラック生命保険株式会社 announced that it is seeking 170 new scholars for fiscal 2027. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, for 30 childhood cancer survivors and 140 children who lost a parent to cancer, for a total of 170.
Facts
30 scholarships for childhood cancer survivors
140 scholarships for children who lost a parent to cancer
Cumulative total of 3,987 scholarship recipients
More than 2.3 billion yen
Established in 1995 in partnership with アフラック全国アソシエイツ会, the company’s sales agency organization
Since 2014, the program has also included high school students who have experienced childhood cancer
The program marks its 32nd year this year
Since its founding in 1974 as Japan’s first provider of cancer insurance
Creating opportunities for people with disabilities to learn and grow while working. Revamping the at-home employment service “はたらくホーム” to address social challenges through “IN-WORK グロース”
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株式会社Digital Entertainment Asset（DEA） will revamp its at-home employment service for people with disabilities, “はたらくホーム,” in October 2026, introducing the “IN-WORK グロース / 育成型雇用” model to support learning and growth after hiring, as well as the AI work platform “はたらくホームAI＋.”
Facts
From Oct. 2026
More than 100 types of practical work
The “DEAラボ ミートアップ” series, consisting of 4 sessions
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Digital Entertainment Asset、DEA、厚生労働省、Peatix
SMDAM UK raises capital with SMBCグループ as the subscriber to support growth in the “SMBC Private Markets” private asset management business
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SMDAM UK has raised capital through joint investment from SMBCグループ and SMDAM, and will use the funds to grow its private asset management business under the SMBC Private Markets brand.
[Celebrating the TV broadcast] “Favorite Color Mini Bottle Workshop” to be held at short notice! A limited 3-day event from Nov. 6 to 8—A special event not originally planned has been arranged at short notice to celebrate the TV broadcast!
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東洋ルース, operated by 株式会社東洋, announced that it will hold the “Favorite Color Mini Bottle Workshop” at short notice for 3 days, from Nov. 6 to 8, to celebrate its appearance on the TBS program “THE TIME,”.
Facts
For 3 days, from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, 8
Restore balance, find beauty, and feel renewed. A private 120-minute experience to reset the mind and body: “Kocoo和（コクーワ）,” a women-only, fully private sauna, opens in Hiroo, Tokyo, on Monday, Nov. 16!
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株式会社ミツウロコEBM will open “Kocoo和（コクーワ）,” a women-only, fully private beauty retreat in Hiroo, Tokyo, on Nov. 16, 2026. It combines a personalized experience using voiceprint analysis technology with Finnish-style sauna and skincare.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
318 respondents
256 of them women
72% of respondents
6-second voiceprint analysis
Counseling provided to more than 4.5 million people
UNIDGE published a report analyzing 371 domestic startup M&A deals in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025, showing that small-scale M&A is a practical option for developing new businesses.
Facts
371 domestic startup M&A deals
177 deals in fiscal 2024
194 deals in fiscal 2025
Accounted for 63.9% of buyers
Deals involving major companies... accounted for just 30.1%
Approximately 410 million yen in fiscal 2024
Approximately 280 million yen in fiscal 2025
Deals worth less than 500 million yen accounted for approximately 70% of the total
Companies that conducted M&A within 3 to 8 years of establishment accounted for 65.4%
Professional soccer player Keito Nakamura named new ambassador for Magnifique, a nature-science care brand with a “genderless approach”
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KOSÉ COSMEPORT named professional soccer player Keito Nakamura as the new ambassador for its skincare brand Magnifique and signed a contract in October 2026.
Facts
With as many as 20,000 applications flooding in
A contract was signed in October 2026
Held on July 20 this year with Keito Nakamura as a guest
Moved to Europe the following year, at age 18
First Japanese player to score in 5 consecutive matches
[Cumulative viewership tops 110,000] Management-focused online event “ManegyランスタWEEK-2026 Autumn” to be held from Nov. 9!
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株式会社MS-Japan will hold the online event “ManegyランスタWEEK-2026 Autumn” for management departments from Nov. 9. Hosted by Manegy, a media outlet with cumulative viewership topping 110,000, the event will offer free sessions for accounting, human resources, general affairs, legal affairs and IT departments.