The Tokyu-kai, a community engagement organization of 東急グループ, held environmental conservation and SDGs-related events in Hokkaido and Kansai in September 2026. The issue also features activities by the Thai Tokyu-kai and plans for November.
Facts
120 local elementary school students and parents
[Participants] 200
5 local group companies
Established in 2013
22 domestic districts
4 overseas districts
東急グループ: 86 companies and 2 corporations
213 companies and 7 corporations
Companies mentioned：東急グループ、株式会社じょうてつ、株式会社東急エージェンシー、東急ディベロップメント（タイランド）、チョウカンチャン東急建設、サハ東急コーポレーション、東急建設、TLTH Company Limited、東急株式会社
Around 90% of men concerned about hair loss are not fully aware of blood donation restrictions and effects on prostate cancer tests related to AGA medications
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A survey by 一般社団法人SKINLABO found that around 90% of men were not fully aware of blood donation restrictions or effects on prostate cancer tests related to AGA medications (finasteride and dutasteride).
Lake Biwa Museum × エフエム滋賀 to air a live broadcast of a special program marking the 30th anniversary!
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The Lake Biwa Museum and エフエム滋賀 will hold a live broadcast open to the public at the Lake Biwa Museum atrium on November 3, 2026, marking the 30th anniversaries of both the museum’s opening and the station’s launch.
ベージュ アラン・デュカス 東京 opens reservations for its 2026 Bûche de Noël on Sunday, November 1, with a limited quantity available
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French restaurant ベージュ アラン・デュカス 東京 will begin taking reservations on November 1, 2026, for its specially made Christmas cake, “Bûche de Noël Strawberry Vanilla Hibiscus,” in limited quantities. A special 2026 Christmas course by executive chef 野口貴宏 will also be offered.
Event report: October 18 is World Menopause Day. A lecture and program experience explore menopausal symptoms from the perspective of Eastern medicine: “Understanding what causes them changes how you address them.” An explanation of Eastern medicine’s approach
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一般社団法人クレアージュ and YUMICORE held an event on October 17, ahead of World Menopause Day, examining menopausal symptoms from the perspective of Eastern medicine. Dr. 大島乃里子 explained the concepts of “shō” and “qi, blood and fluids,” while Nao demonstrated a unique loosening program.
Facts
Held on Saturday, October 17...
...has been working on a joint project since 2025...
with about 12 years of work experience
belies her age of 52
after completing the approximately 30-minute program
Screening plans especially recommended for women in their 40s and 50s
Menopause Checkup (Basic): 55,000 yen (tax included)
Reservations open for all 5 Christmas cake varieties, including the signature cake limited to 20
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ヒルトン京都 began taking reservations for its Christmas Cake Collection 2026 on October 27, 2026. It will offer 5 types of cake, including a signature cake limited to 20, as well as takeaway sweets. A 10% discount will apply to early reservations made by November 30.
Give someone special an exciting holiday. Starbucks® Chilled Cup “DELIGHT ME® Merry Berry Chocolate Latte” goes on sale for a limited time starting November 3
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スターバックス・コーポレーション and サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社 will launch “Starbucks® DELIGHT ME® Merry Berry Chocolate Latte” for a limited time starting November 3. The price is 230 yen (before tax).
NPO法人eboard conducts training on the Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children and safeguarding as part of 長野県’s “Shinshu-style Free School Certification System”
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NPO法人eboard, commissioned by 長野県 under its “Shinshu-style Free School Certification System,” conducted training on the Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children and safeguarding in preparation for the law’s enforcement in December 2026.
“Route Navigator Plus,” which supports patrol and transportation services, now supports Android smartphones! Available starting October 27
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株式会社マップル will add support for Android smartphones to its cloud-based route guidance service “Route Navigator Plus,” which supports patrol and transportation services, starting October 27, 2026.
Nov. 19 (Thu.): “Chef Yannick Alléno × 獺祭 Gala Dinner”
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A gala dinner featuring Yannick Alléno and 獺祭 will be held at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo on November 19, 2026. Participation costs 60,000 yen, and capacity is 20 people.
YUMICORE × クレアージュ東京 joint event report: October 18 is World Menopause Day. A lecture and program experience explore menopausal symptoms from the perspective of Eastern medicine
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株式会社YumiCoreBody and クレアージュ東京 held a joint event ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18 to help participants understand menopausal symptoms from the perspective of Eastern medicine. The event included a lecture by Dr. 大島乃里子 and a hands-on loosening program based on “qi, blood and fluids,” led by YUMICORE trainer Nao.
Facts
Held on Saturday, October 17
worked for about 12 years as a cabin attendant (CA)
belies her age of 52
after completing the approximately 30-minute program
Kyoto: バイカル Shimogamo main store to launch new cakes in November, expressing the mirror-like beauty of Kyoto lacquerware through glazed cakes
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株式会社バイカル will begin selling 3 new glazed cakes at its Shimogamo main store in Kyoto from November, inspired by the aesthetic of Kyoto lacquerware. To mark the 2nd anniversary of its renovation, set menus will also be offered at special prices for dine-in customers.
“TX-3000 Series Kids’ Backpack” goes on sale!! A children’s backpack inspired by the TX-3000 Series makes its debut
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首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社 will launch the “TX-3000 Series Kids’ Backpack,” a children’s backpack inspired by the design of Tsukuba Express TX-3000 Series trains, on November 3, 2026.
“TX-3000 Series Tetsushita” goes on sale!! The long-awaited TX-3000 Series version of the children’s “Tetsushita” socks is finally here! Pre-release at Tsukuba Express Festival 2026
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首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社 will launch “TX-3000 Series Tetsushita,” children’s socks inspired by the design of Tsukuba Express TX-3000 Series trains, ahead of general sales on November 13, beginning with an advance release on November 3, 2026.
バイカル Kyoto Porta store, directly connected to Kyoto Station, reopens after a refresh on November 1! New pies to enjoy for breakfast or with evening drinks
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株式会社バイカル will reopen its バイカル Kyoto Porta store, directly connected to Kyoto Station, after a refresh on November 1, 2026, with new menu items including apple pie, cinnamon roll pie and meat pie.
白寿生科学研究所 to exhibit for the first time at “Yawata Fureai Marche 2026”
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will exhibit for the first time at “Yawata Fureai Marche 2026,” hosted by Yawata Central Hospital on October 31, 2026, offering visitors a chance to try the CogEvo brain fitness® assessment.
白寿生科学研究所 to exhibit at “Maizuru Sukoyaka Fair at Maite Festa”
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will exhibit at “Maizuru Sukoyaka Fair at Maite Festa,” held in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. It will offer a brain fitness assessment using CogEvo and distribute samples of its calcium product, Calfuat.
てまひま不動産 exhibits for 6 consecutive years at international outdoor art exhibition “Trolls in the Park 2026,” expressing the connection between nature and people through “Water Tea Room”
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てまひま不動産, operated by 株式会社リブラン, will exhibit for the 6th consecutive year at the international outdoor art exhibition “Trolls in the Park 2026,” held at Tokyo Metropolitan Zenpukuji Park from Nov. 3 to 23, 2026. The work is titled “Water Tea Room.”
株式会社前川製作所 exhibited at SMM 2026, held in Hamburg, Germany, from Sept. 1 to 4, 2026, showcasing its refrigeration and cooling technologies, marine equipment, and service network spanning 105 locations in 44 countries worldwide.
Special commemorative program marking the 15th anniversary of the D&S train “Ibusuki no Tamatebako” and the 50th anniversary of Sunflower Shibushi
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will collaborate with 九州旅客鉄道株式会社鹿児島支社 to offer a special commemorative program in January 2027 featuring a ride on the D&S train “Ibusuki no Tamatebako.” The program, organized by group company さんふらわあトラベル株式会社, will mark the 50th anniversary of Sunflower Shibushi and the 15th anniversary of Ibusuki no Tamatebako. Reservations are scheduled to open on Oct. 28, 2026.
Community support connected by a single shirt. すくすくハウス × NAGAREYAMA F.C.
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NAGAREYAMA F.C. in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, and すくすくハウス, which supports children requiring medical care, collaborated to produce and sell shirts, donating a portion of the proceeds. Collaboration drip coffee featuring the team’s official mascot is also on sale at the facility’s cafe.
JR東日本 and 西武鉄道 will carry out the second joint initiative with the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo!
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As the second joint initiative by JR東日本, 西武鉄道, and ワーナー ブラザース スタジオジャパン合同会社, a limited-time event, “Magical Winter,” will be held at “Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo” starting in November 2026. The event will feature a digital stamp rally and special vehicle wraps on Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen E7 series trains.
Facts
From November 2026
Starting Friday, Nov. 13
For the first 1,500 people
10 pairs, 20 people
140 people
For the first 300 people
1 trainset, 12 cars
Scheduled to operate until around November 2027
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、西武鉄道株式会社、西武鉄道、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 – メイキング・オブ・ハリー・ポッター、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオジャパン合同会社、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京、株式会社西武ホールディングス、西武ホールディングス、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
芝パークホテル will offer its “Blissful Afternoon Tea” for a limited time this winter, from Nov. 30, 2026, to Mar. 7, 2027. Highlights include sweets and savory items from Beijing, Primula, and Hanazansho, approximately 2,000 books, and a book tree as part of the Book Baton Project.
“Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Ridge & シルヴァー・オーク Wine Cask Finish”: a top-tier single malt finished in wine casks from a prestigious U.S. winery — to be released as JALUX’s “SONGS OF CASKS”
charity: water founder Scott Harrison to appear online! All 10 sessions of “Certified NPO Conference ignite! 2026” announced
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The Certified NPO Conference ignite! Executive Committee (operated by コングラント株式会社) has announced additional details of all 10 sessions at “Certified NPO Conference ignite! 2026,” to be held on Nov. 20, 2026. Keynote speaker Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, will appear, and sessions will cover topics including AI and collaboration with businesses.
Facts
Has delivered clean water to more than 20 million people
Comprising all 10 sessions
Marking 25 years since the establishment of the certified NPO system
Leaders from 6 organizations to share their dreams and visions
[2026 Survey on Dining Group Organizers] People in their 30s have the most experience organizing restaurant outings (about 1 in 4); report reveals differences in restaurant selection and decision-making by age group
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イクシアス株式会社 has released its 2026 report on the realities of organizing restaurant outings. People in their 30s had the highest rate of experience organizing outings (about 1 in 4), and groups of 5–6 were the most common. The findings showed that the purpose behind restaurant selection and decision-making styles vary by age group.
Facts
Original直近1年以内に外食の幹事を経験した人が全体の22.2%
The rate was highest among people in their 30s, at 24.8%
Followed by people in their 20s (23.5%)
People in their 50s (21.3%)
People in their 40s (19.3%)
Groups of “5–6 people” were most common, at 36.6%
“3–4 people” (34.2%)
“7–10 people” (33.1%)
Overall, “drinks or meals with friends” was the most common occasion (51.4%)
Among people in their 20s, “company welcome or farewell parties” was the most common occasion, at 50.0%
Among people in their 50s, “drinks or meals with friends” accounted for 61.3%
Overall, 62.5% said, “I looked for options myself and made the final decision”
Only among people in their 20s: “I looked for candidates myself and decided after consulting with others” (59.7%)
Original「2〜3か月に1回程度」（39.7%）
Original「月1回以上」（18.7%）
Combined, 58.4%
Men and women aged 21–59 in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures: 3,000 people
A follow-up survey of 667 people who had served as event organizers
The “あべのハルカス Sky Illumination 2026” will be held at あべのハルカス, operated by 近鉄不動産株式会社, from November 2, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Now in its 13th year, the event will illuminate areas inside and outside the building, including the north side of the 37th floor and the outdoor garden on the 16th floor.
三幸学園’s 9 vocational schools and correspondence high schools join forces! “SANKOふぁみりーEXPO2026,” a career-experience event for parents and children, to be held on November 28
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学校法人三幸学園 will hold “SANKOふぁみりーEXPO2026,” a career-experience event for parents and children, on November 28, 2026, with 9 vocational schools and correspondence high schools joining forces.
[神戸学院大学 Lecturer Hironobu Kakihana and seminar students hold a wellness class in 大阪府八尾市] “Park Tekuteku Wellness Class,” an enjoyable way to get moving in the park
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Lecturer Hironobu Kakihana and seminar students from 神戸学院大学 will hold the “Park Tekuteku Wellness Class” for local residents in 大阪府八尾市.
Facts
Capacity: 20 people per course
Telephone reservations and inquiries: 八尾市 健康まちづくり科学センター (072-994-0665)
“JR千葉駅 and Ekina-ka Opening 10th Anniversary Campaign” launches Sunday, November 1: sales of exclusive Ekina-ka gourmet items and a JRE POINT 10x campaign throughout ペリエ千葉
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株式会社千葉ステーションビル will mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the new JR千葉駅 station building and the Ekina-ka at ペリエ千葉 with sales of exclusive gourmet items and a JRE POINT 10x campaign starting November 1, 2026. To mark Chiba’s 900th anniversary, it will also hold the 9th Chiba Eki Festival, featuring community partnership events such as a stamp rally, railway merchandise sales and a food stall area.
Facts
10th anniversary of opening
Launching Sunday, November 1
JRE POINT 10x campaign
900 years since Chiba's founding
Regular size: 850 yen
1L size: 1,700 yen
Price: 640 yen
1,180 yen
Regular: 1,630 yen
Price: 345 yen
Normally 100 yen (before tax)
Earn 10 points
Purchases of 500 yen or more, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社千葉ステーションビル、ペリエ千葉、JR千葉駅、HUB JEF UNITED PUB、松戸富田麺業、ピーターパンジュニア、そごう千葉店、京成電鉄、千葉都市モノレール、いすみ鉄道、小湊鐵道、銚子電気鉄道、植草学園大学附属高等学校
[Human Capital Management: Co-hosted by 13 companies] Find the “next move” from strategy development to workplace adoption! HR measures conference to maximize human capital next fiscal year (November 17)
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株式会社コードタクト will hold “Maximize Human Capital Next Fiscal Year: Find the ‘Next Move’ HR Measures Conference,” featuring speakers from 13 companies, online on November 17, 2026.
株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン and 株式会社文響社 have jointly created “駅とまち,” an educational workbook introducing children to the roles of stations and towns, and plan to distribute it at events and to elementary schools.
“神戸のとびら,” offering special experiences unique to Kobe, puts on sale a nighttime tower-top experience at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a bus tour discovering the attractions of Kita Ward
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神戸のとびら, operated by 一般財団法人神戸観光局, has begun selling a nighttime tower-top experience at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a bus tour featuring a satoyama lifestyle experience in Kita Ward.
Uravation launches “AI Agent-Powered Vulnerability Response Training” for businesses. In this 6-hour course, AI agents interpret advisories and identify affected systems when an urgent patch is released, while people make the decisions about changes to production environments.
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株式会社Uravation has launched “AI Agent-Powered Vulnerability Response Training,” a 6-hour hands-on course for information systems departments and development teams on dividing responsibilities between AI agents and people when responding to urgent security updates.
Facts
The response process carried out with AI agents by our company on October 21, 2026
The update was applied about 1 hour after the patch was released
店舗経営者倶楽部 to hold networking event in Mishima, Shizuoka, on November 10
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店舗経営者倶楽部, operated by 店舗情報サービス株式会社, will hold an in-person networking event in Mishima, Shizuoka, on November 10, 2026, where participants will share experiences in areas such as customer acquisition and hiring.
Free yourself from the “stress of reapplying” after washing your hands. 2 hand creams with an “Emollient Veil” formula that retains moisture even after washing with soap launch Wednesday, November 4
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NEMOHAMO, the holistic care brand developed by 株式会社ビオスタイル, will launch 2 hand creams on November 4 featuring its “Emollient Veil” formula, which retains moisture even after washing with soap.
【フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート】Membership surpasses 300,000! Second installment of the grand appreciation campaign launches
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フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート will hold the second installment of its grand appreciation campaign from October 27, 2026, to mark the membership of its SPMC program surpassing 300,000.
ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 and 慶應義塾大学グローバルリサーチインスティテュート will jointly launch a proof-of-concept project on October 27 to verify secure data flows and data authenticity between companies and industries, with a view to international security supply chains.
【Webinar on November 4!】Addressing unseen risks on the front lines: Speaking on “How to Advance Employee-Centered Health Management”
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株式会社FiNC Technologies will speak at a free webinar hosted by 合同会社DMM.com on November 4, 2026, explaining how to advance health management that works on the front lines.
VTuber group “あおぎり高校” marks its 8th anniversary! Anniversary projects include collaboration with 京王電鉄
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株式会社viviON will mark the 8th anniversary of VTuber group “あおぎり高校,” whose activities began on October 27, 2026, with a collaboration with 京王電鉄, merchandise sales and a campaign.
A new-style Chinese afternoon tea featuring Shanghai crab, snow crab and Amaou strawberries【ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京】
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The Chinese restaurant Yomeiden at ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京 will serve “Chinese Afternoon Tea with Crab and Strawberries” from December 1, 2026, featuring snow crab, Shanghai crab and Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture.
“AOI NAPOLI OMBRA (青いナポリ オンブラ)” opens November 20｜A house-style restaurant surrounded by greenery opens in the park on the same day as the opening of “Umekita Forest” at Grand Green Osaka
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株式会社バルニバービ will open the house-style restaurant “AOI NAPOLI OMBRA (青いナポリ オンブラ)” in the park on November 20, 2026, the same day “Umekita Forest” at Grand Green Osaka opens.
Stablecoin awareness exceeds 42% at large companies! Hopes center on “faster payments” and “lower remittance fees”; “system integration” is key to adoption
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A survey on stablecoins conducted by アステリア株式会社 found that awareness among large companies reached 42.5%. While expectations for faster transfers and lower fees are high, integration with existing systems and the creation of a safe operating environment are key to adoption.
“Organizational Theory in a Country That Cannot Reprimand: Why ‘Organizations That Are Too Kind’ Cannot Develop People” goes on sale October 27
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株式会社ワニブックス will release “Organizational Theory in a Country That Cannot Reprimand: Why ‘Organizations That Are Too Kind’ Cannot Develop People,” co-authored by Toshiya Okabe and Shingo Yamagami, on October 27, 2026.
Black Friday sale launches! Four waves of deals on winter travel
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株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス will roll out a four-wave Black Friday sale for its domestic travel tours “Nihon no Tabi, Tetsudo no Tabi” and “View Travel.” The first and second waves will cover accommodation packages with no set itinerary and rail trips offered by the former, with discounts of 3,000–5,000 yen off regular prices. The third and fourth waves will cover JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack offered by the latter.
株式会社ベイシア will roll out 20 new fall and winter items under its private brand Beisia Premium. The lineup includes microwave-ready xiaolongbao and gratin, a series of seasonings, and a jam series developed in partnership with 遠藤製餡 and 小林商事.
オラクル announces Deep Trust AI Architecture to help businesses innovate with confidence
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オラクル announced Deep Trust AI Architecture, a set of design guidelines for building trust into enterprise technology stacks. The architecture integrates security, privacy and business rules across four layers—software platforms, data, data access and application development—to help AI agents and generative applications use enterprise data securely.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
Oct. 26, 2026
End of February 2027
Companies mentioned：日本オラクル株式会社、オラクル、Oracle Corporation、HyperFRAME Research
[不二家] A crisp, crunchy texture just like eating the fruit with its skin on! “Nectar Fruit-Texture Gummy (Shine Muscat)”
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不二家 will launch its limited-time “Nectar Fruit-Texture Gummy (Shine Muscat),” made with Shine Muscat grape juice from Yamanashi Prefecture, nationwide on November 2, 2026.
Illuminations will be installed this year as well on the inbound and outbound platforms of Keio Yomiuriland Station starting October 29 (Thursday)!
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株式会社よみうりランド and Keio Corporation will install illuminations on the platforms of Keio Yomiuriland Station from October 29, 2026, through April 4, 2027, and will also make trains stop temporarily to coincide with “Jewelmination 2026,” supervised by Motoko Ishii.
Establishment of Vietnam subsidiary “ＳＵＺＵＹＯ ＴＲＡＤＩＮＧ ＶＩＥＴＮＡＭ ＣＯ.，ＬＴＤ．”
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鈴与商事株式会社 established a local subsidiary, “ＳＵＺＵＹＯ ＴＲＡＤＩＮＧ ＶＩＥＴＮＡＭ ＣＯ.，ＬＴＤ．,” in Ho Chi Minh City, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and held an opening ceremony on October 22, 2026.
“Japanese Restaurant Naniwa” opens at ホテル アゴーラ リージェンシー 大阪堺, featuring Kansai-style sukiyaki made with Osaka Ume Beef
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ホテル アゴーラ リージェンシー 大阪堺 will open “Japanese Restaurant Naniwa” on the 25th floor on November 1, 2026, serving Kansai-style sukiyaki made with Osaka Ume Beef.
[Breaking] “MINHO CONCERT <MEAN : of feral>” to be broadcast live from Korea on KNTV on Nov. 29 (Sunday)!
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株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN announced that the final day of SHINee member Minho’s solo concert in Seoul, “MINHO CONCERT <MEAN : of feral>,” will be broadcast live from Korea on its television channel KNTV starting at 4 p.m. on November 29.
Facts
For the first time in approximately 2 years
Nov. 28 (Sat.)
Sunday, Nov. 29
From 4:00 p.m.
Since opening in 1996
Companies mentioned：株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、KNTV、SM ENTERTAINMENT CO., Ltd.、SHINee、スカパー！、スカチャン1、J:COM、イッツコム、K-CAT、CNCi、ひかりTV
Achieves an in-house generative AI usage rate of over 75% in the real estate industry, where analog practices remain deeply rooted
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ケイアイスター不動産 announced that its in-house generative AI usage rate has exceeded 75%. The rate is above the industry average of 34.9%, with adoption driven by a Google Workspace platform and seminars tailored to different levels.
Launch of “AI for Estimating Sleep Quality,” which can estimate sleep quality based on smartphone usage
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株式会社NTTドコモ developed “AI for Estimating Sleep Quality,” which can estimate sleep quality based on smartphone usage, and launched it as a new feature of its “HealthTech Platform” on October 1, 2026. The AI has also been adopted for “Kenko Mileage,” a healthcare service for local governments and companies provided by NTTドコモビジネス株式会社.
Facts
Became available on October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Available from October 26, 2026 (Monday), to residents of Musashimurayama City participating in this project
マクセル アクアパーク品川 will hold “LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM,” a winter event in collaboration with Sanrio characters the Little Twin Stars, from November 13 to December 25, 2026.
JR西日本 and 日本旅行 will launch “Exploring Noto with Two Hanayome Noren,” a joint 1-night, 2-day tour that can be joined from locations across the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai, as the 5th tour in their initiative supporting Noto’s recovery.
<Survey on awareness of appearance care※1 during cancer treatment> More than 90% say caring for one’s appearance during treatment is important
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A survey by 株式会社アデランス found that while awareness of the side effects of cancer treatment is high, awareness of “appearance care” remains at around 10%, even though more than 90% recognize its importance. The main barriers are cost, a lack of information and not knowing where to seek advice.
Original京大病院のアピアランスケアサロン「Rashiku」と併設 ヘアサロン「Salon de Rafra 京都大学医学部附属病院店」11月2日（月）オープン
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株式会社アデランス will open “Salon de Rafra,” a hair salon inside 京都大学医学部附属病院, and “Rashiku,” an appearance care salon, on November 2. This will be the company’s first co-located salon, bringing its total number of locations to 35.
Facts
On Monday, November 2
With this opening, the total will reach 35 locations
Look back on Toyohashi’s history through its buildings. “Toyohashi Civil Engineering and Architecture: A 120-Year History” to be held on October 31 and November 1
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To mark the 120th anniversary of its municipal incorporation, 豊橋市 will hold a panel exhibition on civil engineering and architecture in the city, along with hands-on activities for parents and children, on October 31 and November 1.
Limited-time, limited-quantity special menu “~Spice Factory Original~ Biryani Palette” launches at エキュート Shinagawa store on November 1!
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SPICE FACTORY, operated by the Foods Company of 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, will begin offering its limited-time, limited-quantity special menu “~Spice Factory Original~ Biryani Palette” at エキュート Shinagawa store on November 1, 2026.
Facts
Price: 1,580 yen (including tax)
Available for a limited time from Sunday, November 1, 2026
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Information on the Kahaku NEWS exhibition “Uncovering the Reality of Nagoya Castle’s Golden Shachihoko”
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独立行政法人国立科学博物館 will hold the exhibition “Uncovering the Reality of Nagoya Castle’s Golden Shachihoko” from November 5, 2026, to January 11, 2027. Nondestructive analysis using negative muons from J-PARC, conducted by a joint research group, confirmed that the gold concentration was higher closer to the surface in 5 of the 7 surviving scales.
Winner of the Grand Prize at the 25th Japan Railway Award!
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The “Tsubame’s Great Adventure: 15th Anniversary of the Opening of the Entire Kyushu Shinkansen Line Project,” carried out by 九州旅客鉄道株式会社, won the Grand Prize at the 25th Japan Railway Award.
ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 札幌大通公園 is partnering with 北海道文化マテリアル協議会 to hold “HOKKAIDO MATERIAL MAISON” from November 6 to 8, 2026. The event will take place across 14 rooms on one hotel floor and at 丸井今井札幌本店, featuring exhibitions and sales of works made with Hokkaido materials, as well as workshops.
株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション has expanded and launched assessment features on the Udemy Business online learning platform, including an AI/DX/IT literacy assessment function developed specifically for the Japanese market with reference to the DX Literacy Standard of 経済産業省 and IPA.
Facts
More than 85 million learners worldwide
Following its integration with Coursera in May 2026
In Japan since 2015
Measure practical skills in approximately 30 minutes
Immersive video space “Immersive Base SHINJUKU” opens in Shinjuku Park Tower — connecting workers, the local community and tourists to bring new vibrancy to the underground shopping area
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Tokyo Gas Real Estate will open the immersive video space “Immersive Base SHINJUKU” on the B1 floor of Shinjuku Park Tower on November 4, 2026, aiming to improve satisfaction among workers and tourists and revitalize the underground shopping area. A product fair featuring goods from Ishikari City will be held during the pre-opening with support from Hokkaido Electric Power.
A driver assistance system called “Point AI” (pronounced “Ai”), equipped with a camera and AI image-recognition technology, will be introduced in vehicles used for nighttime track maintenance.
Calbee and Calbee Potato to hold fan meeting for 2 consecutive years! About 30 potato-loving fans gather at Calbee headquarters
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カルビー株式会社 and カルビーポテト株式会社 held a fan meeting on October 24, 2026, at Calbee headquarters in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, inviting about 30 potato-loving fans. The event was part of Calbee’s “Fan With! Project” and marked the 2nd consecutive year it has been held.
Facts
About 30 fans
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Since its founding in 1949
In 2024
17 locations nationwide
In fiscal 2025
On March 21, 2026
The first event held overseas, in Hong Kong
More than 1,000 fans to date
About 700 employees
Average satisfaction rating: 4.94 points (out of 5)
Grew to an average of 153%※1
Average employee motivation: 4.8 points (out of 5)
Kansai, a hub for manufacturing, brings together the latest DX solutions, from generative AI and physical AI to more efficient BtoB ordering
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 11th Japan IT Week / Japan DX & AX Week Kansai at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026. The event will showcase the latest solutions, including generative AI, physical AI and BtoB ordering DX, addressing challenges in Kansai, a region with a concentration of manufacturers.
[ホテルオークラ東京ベイ] Special dinner event to mark the appointment of Executive Chef Katsuya Yamamoto
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ホテルオークラ東京ベイ will hold a special dinner event on November 27, 2026, to mark the appointment of Executive Chef Katsuya Yamamoto, who took up the position in September 2026.
【都ホテル 京都八条】Dining Cafe & Bar Rondo offers a limited-time Christmas special menu
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Dining Cafe & Bar Rondo at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo will offer a special Christmas course and cakes for a limited time from December 19 to 25, 2026. The buffet restaurant Le Plaisir will also serve a Christmas dinner buffet.
Facts
Originalコースお1人様12,000円
Pairing drinks: 2 glasses for 2,000 yen
3 glasses for 3,000 yen
【Price】6,000 yen
Original※1カット1,000円でも販売します。
15% discount
【Price】950 yen each
Adults: 9,400 yen
Elementary school students: 3,500 yen
For young children (ages 3 to under elementary school age), instead of the regular 1,500 yen
【JR西日本×日本旅行】Launch of a joint tour product, “Exploring Noto aboard Two Hanayome Noren”
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JR西日本 and 日本旅行 will launch “Exploring Noto aboard Two Hanayome Noren,” a 1-night, 2-day tour supporting Noto's recovery. The tour is scheduled for December 26, 2026, and February 13, 2027, departing from and returning to locations in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai, with prices starting at 50,500 yen.
Notice of the end of operations for “Umiyama Musubi” Thank you! Details of the “Umiyama Musubi” final-run charter tour
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West Japan Railway Company announced that the sightseeing train “Umiyama Musubi,” which has operated since July 2019, will cease operations in December 2026 due to a scheduled vehicle inspection. In response, it will run a final charter train tour as a gesture of thanks.
Facts
Dec. 2026
July 2019
Dec. 6, 2026
December 7, 2026
Nov. 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、観光ナビtabiwa by WESTER
“RIZIN Girl 2026” Hina Nitta shows nude shots on the cover and in a 10-page feature from her 1st photo book! Featuring Sarara Minase, Kanna Takeuchi, An Furukawa, Tamaki Sakuramoto, Yuki Mita and Honoka Sasaki. 『FLASH』on sale Tuesday, October 27
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Hina Nitta shows nude shots on the cover and in the lead feature of the October 27 issue of 週刊FLASH. Sarara Minase, Kanna Takeuchi, An Furukawa, Tamaki Sakuramoto, Yuki Mita and Honoka Sasaki are also featured. The issue includes announcements of photo book releases by gravure idols and actresses.
Facts
Over 10 pages
Coming up on November 13
On sale Oct. 27
Going on sale November 5
Over 7 pages
An outstanding 170 cm figure
An 8-page gravure feature
A 7-page gravure feature
Released on October 23
Over 5 pages
Special price: 750 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、光文社、週刊FLASH、FLASH、kokode digital、ココデジ、U-NEXT、CBCテレビ、アップアップガールズ（2）、Jams Collection、Reverse Tokyo、白百合女子大学、MISS CIRCLE CONTEST 2021、ホリプロタレントスカウトキャラバン、ミス・アース・ジャパン、書泉グランデ
Historic temple 報国寺 and a Kamakura hotel partner to jointly hold “Hokokuji Temple Special Night Viewing” from November
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The Rinzai Zen temple 報国寺, lodging businesses in the Kamakura area (鎌倉パークホテル and ホテルメトロポリタン 鎌倉), and regional partners will jointly hold “Hokokuji Temple Special Night Viewing” starting in November 2026.
【ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎】“Strawberry Parfait” and “Strawberry Night Parfait” available from December
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Terrace and Table, the directly operated restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, will offer 2 strawberry parfaits for a limited time in winter starting December 1, 2026.
Facts
2,800 yen each (tax and service charge included)
98 seats inside the restaurant
20 terrace seats
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎、Terrace and Table
【ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎】A winter afternoon tea inspired by a garden brimming with strawberries
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日本ホテル株式会社 will offer a strawberry-themed winter afternoon tea at Terrace and Table, the directly operated restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, on weekdays only from December 1, 2026, to February 26, 2027.
First details revealed for the October 29 event in cinematic adventure RPG 『七つの大罪 ～光と闇の交戦～』’s 85th Grand Cross Information Bureau livestream ahead of the collaboration!
【阪急うめだ本店】Fall “Boots Fair” brings color to your outfits. A wide selection, from this season’s standout long boots to everyday short boots
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BOOTS FAIR will be held at 阪急うめだ本店, operated by 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店, from November 4 to 24, 2026. The fair will feature a wide selection ranging from long boots to short boots, along with limited-time events and campaigns from various brands.
A piping-hot “mizore hot pot” and fragrant rice cooked in a traditional pot. A special lunch set to savor winter delicacies of crab, cod and shirako
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Japanese restaurant Senbazuru at ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will sell its “Winter Delicacies Set Meal—Crab and Cod” for a limited time from November 4 to December 29, 2026.
One year since the launch of 『PATISSERIE ANNIVEL 大丸東京店』 / New “Milk Almond Tuile” brings out the flavors of almond and richness of milk
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『PATISSERIE ANNIVEL 大丸東京店』, operated by the joint venture 株式会社ANNIVEL between 大丸松坂屋百貨店 and 株式会社MON・CREVE, is celebrating its 1st anniversary. It will launch a new product, “Milk Almond Tuile,” and hold a limited-edition set promotion and a purchase bonus campaign.
Facts
4-piece box: 1,080 yen (tax included)
12-piece box: 3,240 yen (tax included)
20-piece box: 5,400 yen (tax included)
Anniversary Surprise Set: 3,240 yen (tax included)
Purchases totaling 6,480 yen or more, tax included
The AEON Shopping App wins the “Good Design Award for Fiscal 2026”
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The AEON Shopping App, operated by イオンリテール, has won the “Good Design Award for Fiscal 2026,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. Approximately 16 million people are currently registered, and features such as AI-powered personalization were among those recognized.
Second place in the Humanoid IKEA Assembly Challenge at IROS 2026, a furniture assembly competition for humanoid robots
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A team from パナソニックHD placed 2nd in the “Humanoid IKEA Assembly Challenge” held at IROS 2026. Its hierarchical AI control system, which uses a proprietary VLA model, was recognized, earning it 2nd place among 34 teams. A joint team led by the パナソニックコネクト group also placed 7th.
Facts
Won 2nd place
34 participating teams
Placed 7th
Companies mentioned：パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、パナソニックHD、IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems、IROS、パナソニック コネクトグループ、IKEA
SNS “DPro Lite,” featuring only SNS ads, gets a makeover. Share those ads that “somehow catch your eye” on the spot
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株式会社KASHIKA has revamped “DPro Lite,” the official app for its competitor ad research tool “Video Ad Analysis Pro,” introducing a feed featuring only SNS ads and a new feature for sharing ads that catch your eye on the spot.
Facts
Long-press for 2x-speed playback
Companies mentioned：株式会社KASHIKA、App Store、Google Play
Unreleased recordings from legendary outlaw country superstar Waylon Jennings bring together The Waylors and Mickey Raphael! His son Shooter releases new song “Saturday Night Special”
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Shooter Jennings has released “Saturday Night Special,” the 2nd single from the album “Diamonds,” a collection of unreleased recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings. The album is scheduled for release on Nov. 13.
Facts
A 4-time Grammy Award winner
To be released on Nov. 13
LP, CD, cassette and digital download editions go on sale Nov. 13
Streaming begins Dec. 11
He also toured with his father in the 70s
When he opened his father’s personal recording archive in 2024
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001
The following Feb. 13, 2002
Died at age 64
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、Son Of Jessi、Thirty Tigers、The Waylors