Supernatural Life Simulation Moonlight Peaks - Vampire’s Gothic Life- coming to PlayStation®5 on November 17, 2026
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株式会社クラウディッドレパードエンタテインメント announced that the PlayStation®5 version of Moonlight Peaks - Vampire’s Gothic Life-, a supernatural life simulation developed by Little Chicken Game Company, will launch on November 17, 2026. The game has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide, and a launch sale and game trial will be offered to PS Plus subscribers.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026
20% off
2 hours
More than 300,000 copies
81 points
88％
5,390 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラウディッドレパードエンタテインメント、Little Chicken Game Company、XSEED Games、Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、Nintendo、Valve Corporation
Doutor × Cinnamoroll “Lucky Bag 2027” reservations open October 30; limited quantities of original bag sets, coffee beans and drip coffee sets to go on sale
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株式会社ドトールコーヒー will launch “Lucky Bag 2027,” a collaboration with 株式会社サンリオ character Cinnamoroll, on December 26, with reservations opening October 30. The 9 varieties, priced from 2,400 yen to 12,000 yen, include original bag sets and coffee bean and drip coffee sets.
Osaka-based 株式会社フレックス selected for “Companies of Choice - Kansai 100,” a feature on leading companies in Kansai; its company-built installations certified by ダイキン Pro Shop and its efforts to regenerate fluorocarbon gas showcase its drive to take on new possibilities
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株式会社フレックス, which undertakes its own installations certified by ダイキン Pro Shop and fluorocarbon gas recovery and regeneration, has been selected for “Companies of Choice - Kansai 100,” a feature on leading companies in Kansai.
An ultra-real experience of 2 popular works by Hiromu Arakawa: simultaneous collaboration between “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” and the latest hit “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” confirmed!
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ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン announced that it will host a collaboration featuring both “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,” based on the work of Hiromu Arakawa, and her latest series, “Daemons of the Shadow Realm,” as part of “Universal Cool Japan 2027,” which begins on December 2, 2026.
Facts
Marking its 25th anniversary
Rolling out from Wednesday, December 2, 2026
First collaboration in 22 years, and the 2nd overall
With worldwide series sales topping 90 million copies
The series has sold more than 7.5 million copies
5 major works come together
Companies mentioned：合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、スクウェア・エニックス、小学館、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Amblin Entertainment、イマジカインフォス
Smart hotel system “alie+ Smart Hotel” introduced at ホテルグレイスリー銀座
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株式会社アクセルラボ has introduced its “alie+ Smart Hotel” system in 108 executive-floor rooms at ホテルグレイスリー銀座, operated by Fujita Kanko. The hotel reopened after renovations in October 2026, with the system scheduled to be operational in all rooms by December of the same year.
More hydration, less odor*¹. For the eyes, mouth and intimate areas. Drinkable mucous membrane care. “SIMPLIS Nenmaku Care Premium” launches Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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MNC New York株式会社 will launch “SIMPLIS Nenmaku Care Premium,” a supplement designed to care for mucous membranes, including those of the eyes, mouth and intimate areas, on October 28, 2026.
Facts
<Supplement> 47.7 g
30 sachets
¥11,340 including tax
Repeat purchase rate: approximately 89%
Original先行モニター満足度*⁵83%
Original約9割（91%）
Companies mentioned：MNC New York株式会社、SIMPLISSE /シンプリス
A laid-back isekai fantasy by a former corporate slave, “Living by Taking a Cut in Another World: The Laid-Back Staffing Life of a Regeneration Mage,” reaches its grand finale! 5 volumes of the comic available free all at once!
With support from 新潟ベンチャーキャピタル株式会社 (Regional Revitalization Niigata Fund No. 2), Integriculture accelerates efforts to create a new industry through “cellular agriculture”
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インテグリカルチャー株式会社 has completed fundraising from 新潟ベンチャーキャピタル株式会社 (Regional Revitalization Niigata Fund No. 2) and will accelerate efforts to create a new industry through “cellular agriculture.”
Childcare and education ICT service “ルクミー” to exhibit at Hoiku Expo 2026
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The childcare ICT service “ルクミー,” provided by ユニファ株式会社, will exhibit at Hoiku Expo 2026, held in November 2026, offering demo experiences and implementation consultations for its new AI service “すくすくログ™β版.”
Facts
2,435 children on waiting lists
Increased for the first time in 9 years
The effective job-offer-to-applicant ratio for childcare workers in 2025 was 3.88 times nationwide
4.68 times in Tokyo
1.27 times the average across all occupations
Exhibiting for the 7th time
More than 25,000 cumulative cases
Adopted by approximately 80 municipalities
Companies mentioned：ユニファ株式会社、ルクミー、こども家庭庁、メッセフランクフルト ジャパン株式会社、Startup World Cup、J-Startup、一般社団法人こどもDX推進協会、経済産業省
Lazuli株式会社 launches “PDP Lite,” a new self-service plan for “Lazuli PDP” that outputs product data in different formats into the “required format”
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Lazuli株式会社 will launch “PDP Lite,” a new self-service plan for “Lazuli PDP” that uses AI to automatically format product data in various formats, in November 2026.
New art IP “レキシール,” inspired by the national treasure “Sleeping Cat,” launches! Bringing Japanese culture closer through original designs by Green House
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80年代倶楽部 and 株式会社グリーンハウス have jointly launched “レキシール,” a new art IP that turns Japanese history and culture into characters. A limited-edition sticker set inspired by the “Sleeping Cat” will be offered as a furusato tax donation gift from Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture.
AI interpreting to ease temples’ “language support burden.” “English Zazen Sessions” for international visitors to be held at 2 temples in Yokosuka and Akishima in November; 1,000 yen, no Japanese required
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ENDHAVING株式会社 will hold “English Zazen Sessions” for international visitors at 2 temples in Yokosuka and Akishima in November, using the AI interpretation service “ONE by ENDHAVING.” Participation costs 1,000 yen.
20 consecutive years of gains and cumulative profits of 10 billion yen. Popular individual investor Testa appears on Financial Free College’s YouTube channel!
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株式会社Financial Free College will release YouTube collaboration videos in October and November 2026 featuring individual investor Testa, who has recorded gains for 20 consecutive years and cumulative profits of 10 billion yen.
LOGIENCE, a logistics consultancy, to hold 4 free online seminars for shippers and logistics companies in November | Live screens from “LOGIENCE COMPASS” also to be shown
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ロジエンスコンサルティング株式会社 will hold 4 free online seminars in November 2026 for shippers and logistics companies. The seminars will share insights on visualizing logistics data and implementing improvement measures, and will also show live screens from the support tool “LOGIENCE COMPASS.”
Musician and music producer Tomita Lab / Keiichi Tomita establishes “Tomita Lab Music 株式会社”
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Musician and producer 冨田恵一 has established a new company, “Tomita Lab Music 株式会社,” to improve the music creation environment and pass culture on to the next generation.
Companies mentioned：Tomita Lab Music 株式会社、合同会社Low End Theory、株式会社LAKKAN、株式会社FOXVIEW
“Communication with people around them” is the most referenced factor in reference checks, at 81.8%: back check survey on how 117 companies use reference and compliance checks
From “drawing shapes” to “creating shapes.” MAGARIMONO unveils new “alpha” series with soles and uppers designed using its proprietary algorithm
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株式会社MAGARIMONO has unveiled “alpha,” a new footwear series with soles and uppers designed using its proprietary algorithm, comprising the “alpha-001” sneaker and “alpha-002” boots. Preorders will begin in October 2026, and the company will exhibit at the beauty:beast POP UP at ラフォーレ原宿.
Facts
38,500 yen
46,200 yen
132,000 yen
Oct. 21, 2026
Late December
Oct. 31, 2026
Nov. 5
2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAGARIMONO、MAGARIMONO、beauty:beast、ラフォーレ原宿、ヘラルボニー、アクセプションズ、ラピセラ、A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE、HATRA、ANREALAGE、株式会社ヤフー、LINEヤフー株式会社
とはなす selected for Nissay MIRAIQA’s co-creation program “MIRAIQA Region Canvas”
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とはなす株式会社 has been selected for the co-creation program “MIRAIQA Region Canvas,” run by Nissay MIRAIQA株式会社. The program is carried out with “AUBA,” an open innovation platform operated by 日本生命グループ and 株式会社eiicon, and the company is 1 of the program’s 5 selected companies.
For lodging and food-service businesses! “Seminar on Attracting Visits by International Travelers” to be held at Sapporo TV Tower on November 16: Learn how to share information that helps customers find you and how to welcome them with confidence! [Free admission]
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公益社団法人北海道観光機構 will hold the “Seminar on Attracting Visits by International Travelers” at Sapporo TV Tower and online on November 16, 2026. Lodging and food-service businesses will learn how to share information using Google Business Profile and accommodate diverse food cultures, including vegetarian diets and allergies. Admission is free.
Yoga Notebook tear-off calendar: Moon and Seasons, 2027 edition, on sale November 30. 365 days of yoga wisdom and Japan’s traditional calendar
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株式会社東京ヨガ企画 will release the “Yoga Notebook Tear-Off Calendar: Moon and Seasons, 2027 Edition” on November 30, 2026. Priced at 2,980 yen, tax included, the tear-off calendar featuring yoga knowledge and information on Japan’s traditional calendar is now available for preorder.
The collaboration project 'BLUE ROSE SHOW' by ANNA SUI and singer Ado is rolling out, with a cosmetics collection (on sale Nov. 1) and a handkerchief and pouch collection (on sale Nov. 4) available for a limited time.
佐々木クリス explains the NBA through numbers! New content 'NBA by the Numbers' to stream free weekly on NBA docomo starting Wednesday, Oct. 28
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株式会社NTTドコモ announced that it will stream new content, 'NBA by the Numbers,' featuring basketball commentator 佐々木クリス, for free on NBA docomo and YouTube starting Oct. 28, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
400 games
980 yen per month
1,078 yen including tax
Monthly fee: ¥2,480
2,728 yen including tax
16,500 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、The Playmaker、NBA docomo、WEEKLY NBA docomo、aoen
ノヴィータ partners with Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, to hold digital marketing course for 2 consecutive years
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株式会社ノヴィータ has been commissioned by Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, to deliver its Digital Marketing Talent Development Program, and is holding the course for the 2nd consecutive year following fiscal 2025. In fiscal 2026, 10 participants have begun their studies. The program aims to promote DX at local businesses and support diverse work styles for women.
Event management platform eventory undergoes evaluation and improvements by third-party security experts
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株式会社Collective Path conducted an external expert penetration test and an internal team vulnerability assessment of event management platform eventory, and confirmed that the issues identified had been corrected and improvements made.
Choose with light. Feel through materials. Captivate with texture. Hunter Douglas Allure (ハンターダグラス アリュール) now available.
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ハンターダグラスジャパン株式会社 has launched Hunter Douglas Allure, a new fabric collection themed around light, materials and texture. It offers 9 series for use in settings ranging from homes to commercial facilities, and also features smart home integration.
KLEVV unveils new CRAS V RGB PRIME DDR5 gaming/overclocking memory
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ESSENCORE brand KLEVV has unveiled CRAS V RGB PRIME DDR5 gaming/overclocking memory. It delivers speeds of 6000MT/s–8000MT/s and low latency, and supports AMD EXPO ULL and Intel XMP. Sales are scheduled to begin in November 2026.
Exhibiting “ASKOC™-40,” supporting temperature control and efficiency in food logistics
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三菱ケミカルインフラテック will exhibit at FOOD展2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11–13, 2026, showcasing primarily its ASKOC™-40 temperature-controlled folding container, which supports temperature management and efficiency in food logistics.
Natto specialty shop 納豆舎 grand opens at VISON on Oct. 31! Edamame, red beans and black beans, too! 4 types of fresh hikiwari natto available exclusively at the store. Also on the menu: sweets made with beans before they become natto, and other treats found nowhere else.
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株式会社Lumiere will grand open natto specialty shop 納豆舎 at the commercial complex VISON in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026. It will offer 4 types of limited-edition fresh hikiwari natto, including edamame, red bean and black bean varieties, as well as sweets made with steamed beans. The opening marks a new venture for the company, which has a 76-year history.
トライアドジャパン株式会社 participates in World Mental Health Day 2026 lighting event and Tokyo Festa, promoting clinical trials and mental health awareness
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トライアドジャパン株式会社 took part in the World Mental Health Day 2026 lighting event and Tokyo Festa held on Oct. 10, 2026, conducting awareness activities on clinical trials and mental health. President and CEO 後藤美穂 attended the Tokyo Tower lighting ceremony, and the company supports clinical trials in the psychiatric field as an SMO.
Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day: Survey on awareness of cerebral infarction finds that 1 in 2.5 people either wait and see or are unsure, even when symptoms appear
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A survey on cerebral infarction conducted by 株式会社ティムス found that understanding of its symptoms and the importance of treatment timing is inadequate, with 40.2% of respondents saying they would wait and see or were unsure if symptoms appeared. The company also discussed its new drug candidate TMS-007, which is under development.
Facts
1,000 men and women nationwide aged 20–69
1 in 2.5 people (40.2%)
'Don't know' 36.0%
Combined total of 12.0% gave incorrect answers: 'half a day,' '1 day' or 'within a few days'
Just 6.3% can explain it
'High blood pressure' 70.5%
'Lack of exercise' (47.3%)
'Slurred speech' 61.7%
'Numbness in the arms or legs' 57.9%
'Facial drooping' 41.4%
22.5% don't know the early symptoms
'Within 1 hour' (27.4%)
'Within 3 hours' (16.3%)
59.8% answered 'Seek medical attention immediately or call an ambulance'
Signs a partnership agreement with Saga Prefecture’s forest conservation initiative, 「森川海人っプロジェクト」, and launches efforts to protect Saga Prefecture’s rich natural environment and “create what lies ahead” through participation in the project
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Asphalt plant manufacturer 田中鉄工株式会社 has endorsed Saga Prefecture’s forest conservation initiative, 「森川海人っプロジェクト」, and signed the 「豊かな自然を未来へつなぐ森川海人っ森づくり協定」. The agreement is valid through March 31, 2037. Land and forests in Fuji Town, Saga City, have been named 「田中鉄工みちの山」 and 「田中鉄工巡りの山」, where the parties will work together on forest maintenance and awareness-raising activities.
[lotsful Survey] A new hurdle for generative AI as companies shift from adoption to integration: 67% of employees say personalization of work has reduced efficiency
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A survey by 株式会社lotsful found that while 56.3% of companies have adopted generative AI, only 24.5% have integrated it into their day-to-day operations. Meanwhile, 67.0% of employees say work personalization has reduced efficiency. Using external professionals raises the rate of sustained AI use to 69.9%, approximately 7 times higher.
Smartscape runs a 225-hour hands-on internship to develop generative AI talent
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スマートスケープ株式会社 conducted a 225-hour hands-on internship using generative AI and Obsidian for 2 incoming employees for the 2027 academic year at 大阪国際工科専門職大学.
Facts
225 hours in total
2 incoming employees
From Aug. 17 to Sept. 30, 2026
They are scheduled to join the company in fiscal 2027
ホーカスポーカス unveils October creation: 「Chocolate Almond」, a black old-fashioned donut made with bamboo charcoal, topped with dark chocolate and roasted almonds, launches at its Omotesando store
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Donut specialty shop 「HOCUS POCUS」 will launch 「Chocolate Almond」, a new black old-fashioned donut made with bamboo charcoal and topped with dark chocolate and roasted almonds, at its Omotesando store on Oct. 29, 2026.
[Meiji Park] First art event, 「MEIJI PARK ART WEEK」, opens Nov. 1 (Sun)! A special tent production of 「下谷万年町物語」, directed by Yoshitani Otsuru and starring Dai Watanabe, alongside an outdoor art exhibition
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Tokyo Legacy Parks株式会社 will hold its first art festival, 「MEIJI PARK ART WEEK」, at Meiji Park from Nov. 1 to 10, 2026. The theater program will feature 「下谷万年町物語」, directed by Yoshitani Otsuru and starring Dai Watanabe, while the art exhibition will present 「Northern Lights」, a solo exhibition by はくいきしろい.
A survey on water leaks in apartment buildings conducted by 株式会社N-Vision examines initial responses when leaks occur, concerns about impacts on downstairs and neighboring units, and the support people need.
Metaverse Creators partners with transcosmos to expand overseas distribution of 3D content for VRChat through cross-border e-commerce site Geek Jack
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株式会社メタバースクリエイターズ has partnered with the cross-border e-commerce site 「Geek Jack」, operated by トランスコスモス株式会社, to expand overseas distribution of 3D content for VRChat.
Perfect for autumn foliage drives! A new foliage spot has also arrived. The sky-floating autumn leaves at Mishima Skywalk are at their peak
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To mark its 10th anniversary, Mishima Skywalk has added new observation facilities, 「SKY CROSS」 and 「風と空のデッキ」, where visitors can enjoy 「空紅葉」, the autumn foliage that typically peaks around mid-November. The site will also run campaigns including a photo contest and distribution of original postcards.
ケイデンス has unveiled 「Maestro」, a portfolio of domain-specific AI models supporting chip and system design. Its reinforcement learning environment has demonstrated quality improvements of up to 30% and token efficiency gains of up to 5 times.
Beatrend supports development of a LINE mini app for home improvement retailer Daiyu Eight, which operates 80 stores
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Beatrend supported development of a LINE mini app for home improvement retailer 「ダイユーエイト」 and introduced DearOne’s retail media platform 「ARUTANA」 to its existing app.
Facts
Used by 28.97 million users per month (*1)
We have more than 36 million registered members
Because 75% of official retail apps are launched inside stores
Sesame Street's official Japanese online shop “MY SESAME STREET” opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30!
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「MY SESAME STREET」, the official Japanese online shop for 「Sesame Street」, for which 株式会社ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ serves as licensing agent, will open at 10 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2026. It will be operated by パーフェクト・ワールド株式会社.
株式会社シーアールエス holds rally in Sapporo ahead of launch of new organizational structure
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株式会社D&Dホールディングス held a rally in Sapporo on Oct. 23, 2026, to mark the launch of a new structure at its group company, 株式会社シーアールエス (CRS). The companies aim to create synergies by combining the vehicle procurement capabilities of D&Dグループ, CRS’s custom car development expertise and the lifestyle offerings of THIRD Space Sapporo. The CRS Sapporo store is scheduled to open on Nov. 21, 2026, with plans to expand to Osaka, Fukuoka and other locations.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
Nov. 21, 2026
20 automotive-related companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Dホールディングス、株式会社シーアールエス、CRS、THIRD Space 札幌、D&Dグループ、ESSEX、TUF
ジャックス continues medium- to long-term educational support for children and young people from low-income households
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株式会社ジャックス is making donations totaling 17 million yen through the “JACCS Yumeiku Donation” program to公益社団法人チャンス・フォー・チルドレン and 特定非営利活動法人DAREDEMO HERO, nonprofit organizations that support the education of children and young people from low-income households.
Facts
Less than US$2.15 per 1 day
More than 300 million people worldwide
About 1 in 9 children fall below the average standard of living in Japan
We are donating a total of 17 million yen
0.05%–0.10% of the previous fiscal year’s education loan volume
Perfect for Valentine’s season, too! New flavor “Hana Langue Chocolate” launches Nov. 11 (Wed.) from the specialty shop for “Hana Langue,” which has sold more than 25 million pieces!
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株式会社あみだ池大黒 will launch the new “Hana Langue Chocolate” flavor on Nov. 11, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of 花ラングガーデン, a specialty shop for “Hana Langue,” which has sold more than 25 million pieces.
Adding a touch of elegance to special moments on stage, such as concerts and recitals
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株式会社三松’s AIMER brand has unveiled 10 new stage dresses for fall/winter 2026. Designed to add elegance to performances such as concerts and recitals, the dresses will also be featured in a planned fair.
New releases from “Daigomi,” the series by Okayama confectionery maker San Lavian: “Délice Fromage” and “Génoise made with domestic wheat and 100% Hokkaido butter”
Travel startup Deeper Japan has significantly expanded its experiences in the Kanazawa area, connecting curious travelers from around the world with the last workshop continuing the tradition of weaving Noto jofu, one of Japan’s five major jofu textiles.
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ディーパートラベル株式会社, operator of the travel startup Deeper Japan, has added 26 new experiences in Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures (Kanazawa area), bringing its nationwide offerings to more than 500. Highlights include a partnership with the last workshop continuing the tradition of weaving Noto jofu, as well as a range of craft experiences such as falconry, gold leaf work and tea ceremony.
Facts
26 new experiences added
More than 500 experiences
26 prefectures nationwide
More than 65 experiences
It began about 2,000 years ago, when a daughter of Emperor Sujin taught weaving in this area
There were more than a hundred weaving workshops
By Showa 58, there were 5 workshops
Founded in 1891 as a dyeing workshop
Nearly all of the close to 100 processes, including the more intricate ones
More than 1,200 warp threads
Returned to the family business at age 44
Began working full-time at the workshop around 2016
During the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake
About 10 days after the disaster
It was up and running again in about 1 month
The workshop’s theme for 2026 was
In Kanazawa, which produces more than 99% of Japan’s gold leaf
At a thickness of about one ten-thousandth of a millimeter
With a history of more than 700 years
At a workshop founded in 1912
While continuing to make medicine using a family recipe for more than 400 years
For everyone considering or supporting fertility treatment: “Fine Festival 2026: You’re Not Alone in Your Fertility Journey” to be held—Let’s share our thoughts on fertility treatment with others, including things we don’t usually say! Free admission
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特定非営利活動法人Fine will hold “Fine Festival 2026: You’re Not Alone in Your Fertility Journey” on Nov. 29, 2026, to ease the isolation experienced by people facing infertility treatment or recurrent pregnancy loss, and to support balancing treatment and work through information and consultations.
Develops new structure for aluminum die-cast suspension parts that combines weight reduction and strength
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リョービ株式会社 has developed and patented a new structure for aluminum die-cast automotive suspension parts (axle tubes) that achieves both weight reduction and strength.
ComDesign announces CT-e1/SaaS update on Salesforce AgentExchange
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株式会社コムデザイン has released an updated version of “CT-e1/SaaS” on Salesforce AgentExchange, adding support for voice responses by Agentforce Voice AI agents. This makes the company Salesforce’s first Japan-focused certified SIP partner.
Facts
A cumulative total of 1,950 tenants
More than 34,000 seats
More than 9,000 apps and experts
More than 14 million cases
Companies mentioned：株式会社コムデザイン、Salesforce、Salesforce.com, inc.
Inaugural commander of a space force of approximately 670 personnel set to speak. 石井 浩之, commander of the Space Operations Group of 航空自衛隊, to deliver keynote at “Space × Real Estate Conference 2026”
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株式会社WHERE announced that 石井浩之, commander of the Space Operations Group of 航空自衛隊, will deliver the keynote on DAY2 of “Space × Real Estate Conference 2026,” to be held in November 2026.
Facts
With approximately 670 personnel at Fuchu Base (Tokyo) and Hofu-Kita Air Base (Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Two days, November 5 (Thursday) and 6 (Friday), 2026
From approximately 50 billion yen in fiscal 2018
Expanding to approximately 174 billion yen (on a contract basis) in fiscal 2026
Approximately 1 trillion yen allocated in the first 4 years
Put AI × XR to work in 8 weeks. MyDearest launches “AI × Spatial DX Utilization Program”
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MyDearest株式会社 has launched its 8-week hands-on “AI × Spatial DX Utilization Program,” which supports companies and local governments in developing new businesses and advancing digital transformation using AI and XR.
Facts
8-week hands-on program
Up 167% year on year
The game has surpassed 3 million players worldwide
Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint releases “2027 Ransomware Report”
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Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint has released its “2027 Ransomware Report.” The ransomware victimization rate fell to 18%, but few organizations are confident in their defenses. Phishing remains a major point of entry, while the growing threat posed by AI is also a concern.
Facts
Nearly half of respondents (45%)
Approximately 18% of respondents
24% in the previous report
91% of respondents protect their backups
84% have developed a disaster recovery plan (DRP)
52% of respondents cited email or phishing as a point of entry
Approximately 3% of organizations paid a ransom
84% of respondents provide security awareness training for employees
Up 10 percentage points from the previous report
Up from 46% in the previous report
27% involved compromised endpoints
7% involved exploitation of vulnerabilities
Up from 82% to 84% in the previous report
Up 10 percentage points from 74% in the previous report
400 IT and cybersecurity professionals
This is the 6th time
More than 12,000 channel partners
More than 125,000 customers
Companies mentioned：Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint、Hornetsecurity株式会社、Proofpoint
Kumamoto Prefecture and Kikuyo Town to hold “Kumamoto Earthquake in Reiwa 8: Children’s Mental Health Support Project” and “Kumamoto Kids Challenge Day” on Nov. 28 and 29
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一般社団法人CHIMERA Union will hold “Kumamoto Kids Challenge Day” on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026, as part of the “Kumamoto Earthquake in Reiwa 8: Children’s Mental Health Support Project,” hosted by Kumamoto Prefecture and Kikuyo Town. In the morning, 120 children from affected areas will be invited; in the afternoon, the event will open to children from across the prefecture, offering sports and cultural activities with support from companies including Takara Tomy.
Global Produce stages “Emotional Release Festival: Pajama Night” at Maruhan East Japan Company’s “ME TOKYO IKEBUKURO”
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株式会社グローバルプロデュース planned and produced the in-store promotional event “Emotional Release Festival: Pajama Night” on Sept. 23, 2026, at “ME TOKYO IKEBUKURO,” an entertainment venue for Generation Z operated by 株式会社マルハン東日本カンパニー.
Kids’ DJ experience booth to appear in Nihonbashi! AlphaTheta to take part in “NIHONBASHI PUBLIC JAZZ 2026 FALL”
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AlphaTheta株式会社 will participate in the music event “NIHONBASHI PUBLIC JAZZ 2026 FALL,” to be held in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2026. The program will feature performances by kids’ DJs from its official DJ school, Yokohama DJ Lab, as well as a DJ experience session for children.
Workday’s “Trusted Agent Platform,” for building and running AI agents for HR, finance and IT, adds headless access to HR and finance
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Workday announced that its “Trusted Agent Platform,” for building and running AI agents for HR, finance and IT, now supports headless access to HR and finance. The new “Agent Harness” feature enables agents equipped with context, memory and guardrails to run, and their decisions to be validated. Related products and features are now generally available.
オーケーウェブグループ expands into influencer and fan community businesses
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JINEN株式会社, a wholly owned subsidiary of 株式会社オーケーウェブ, has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社zzz.inc. and will launch an influencer and community management business in October 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
The fan engagement population is about 13.84 million
The market is worth about ¥3.8 trillion
50.6% of people who support their favorite creators or idols
That is 7.5 percentage points higher than among those who are not
“Baby Band” cranial molding helmet to exhibit at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
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株式会社Berry will exhibit its “Baby Band” cranial molding helmet at the 44th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, to be held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026.
Establishing controls for both offensive and defensive AI use — New service “Switch → AI-Native with AI Governance” launches
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パーソルワークスイッチコンサルティング will launch its new service, “Switch → AI-Native with AI Governance,” on Oct. 21, 2026, to promote generative AI use while managing its risks.
INDUSTYLE TOKYO adopts “electric fiber” PIECLEX for its 70th anniversary blouson. The garment achieves an approximately 97% fabric utilization rate and is designed with the environment and comfort in mind.
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INDUSTYLE TOKYO’s 70th anniversary MA-1 blouson, made with “electric fiber” PIECLEX developed by 株式会社ピエクレックス and achieving an approximately 97% fabric utilization rate, has gone on sale.
【ブールミッシュ×Shinzi Katoh】Collaboration launches across 4 major events! Christmas limited-edition packaging goes on sale Nov. 1!
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株式会社ブールミッシュ will begin selling Christmas limited-edition sweets created in collaboration with goods designer Shinzi Katoh on Nov. 1. The collaboration, which began in 2020, will feature 4 events this year: Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and White Day.
Facts
Available sequentially starting Sunday, Nov. 1
Collaboration confirmed for 4 events
【Price】¥432, tax included
【Price】¥810, tax included
【Price】¥1,620, tax included
【Price】¥2,160, tax included
Started in 2020
Over a designer career spanning 50 years
More than 15000 product and other designs
In 2010, the activities of NPO法人そらべあ基金 received the Environment Minister’s Award
【Survey on beauty and hydration】91.6% of people who usually drink water most often say they drink it with beauty in mind
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A survey conducted by 株式会社ドットミー’s well-being brand Cycle.me found that 91.6% of people who usually drink water most often do so with beauty in mind, while 66.8% have chosen water with “additional benefits.”
フェズ begins data integration with イズミ for its data marketing solution “Urumo Ads”
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株式会社フェズ has begun data integration with 株式会社イズミ for its data marketing solution “Urumo Ads.” This will enable manufacturers to use cross-ID data from 15 retail companies nationwide, including イズミ’s purchase data, to visualize advertising and purchase outcomes and improve targeting accuracy.
Approximately 75% say “there was not enough user validation before development”! Survey reveals pre-development gaps that lead to “systems and apps that go unused”
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A survey by 株式会社Engineerforce found that approximately 40% of new system development projects saw less use than expected, and 75% of development staff felt there had not been enough user validation before development. Projects with sufficient user validation tended to see usage levels in line with expectations.
An AI company deliberately invests in “coming to the office.” デジライズ introduces a ¥3,000 weekly “commuting allowance” for employees who come in 5 days a week
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株式会社デジライズ introduced a “commuting allowance” in Oct. 2026, paying employees ¥3,000 each week if they come to the office 5 days a week. The policy aims to devote time saved through AI-driven efficiency to in-person discussions and shared learning.
South Korea’s インスパイア signs naming rights and strategic partnership agreements with NAVER
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インスパイア・エンターテインメント・リゾート has signed naming rights and strategic partnership agreements with NAVER Corp. for インスパイア Arena. From Dec. 2026, the venue will be named “NAVERインスパイアアリーナ.”
Get through peak season with outsourced real estate operations! Full-scale launch of a flexible BPO service featuring on-site setup in as little as 3 days and the recruiting power of a staffing company
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株式会社綜合キャリアオプション is stepping up its rollout of a “BPO and staffing support service specializing in the real estate industry” to address peak-season demand, offering flexible outsourcing that combines on-site setup in as little as 3 days with a network of hundreds of partner companies.
Facts
As little as 3 days
For groups of 100
Approximately 10 qualified professionals and experienced workers
NiCE named a leader in the Contact Center as a Service category of the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™
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NiCE was named a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for the CCaaS category and received the highest rating for completeness of vision. AI-related ARR rose 52% year over year to US$362 million, with examples from Openreach and トヨタ among those featured.
Facts
2026 edition
Oct. 21, 2026
Up 52% year over year
US$362 million
15% of cloud revenue
Approximately one-third less, respectively
95% of customers
More than 16 million customer interactions annually
From no experience to FDE in half a year. “Digirise FDE School” opens, where active FDEs mentor students 1-on-1 for an AI role whose job postings have grown 42-fold in 2 years.
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株式会社デジライズ has launched “Digirise FDE School” as a one-on-one instruction course within its “Digirise AI School,” an AI learning community for individuals. The first cohort starts on Nov. 16, 2026. With one-on-one guidance from active FDEs, the program aims to help beginners become FDEs in half a year through development using Claude Code and Codex, among other activities.
Facts
The first cohort starts on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
A 30-minute one-on-one session every other week
Put into practice over 6 months
Grew 42-fold from 2023 to 2025
It has increased to approximately 10 times the level of the same month last year
Plan to grow the domestic FDE workforce to around 1,000
The median expected annual salary for FDE jobs in Japan is approximately ¥9 million
Systems engineer (approximately ¥4.94 million)
IT consultant (approximately ¥6.97 million)
¥5,000–10,000 per hour
Create 8 deliverables in 4 months
Supported AI adoption at more than 600 companies and by more than 50,000 people to date
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] November is “Fukuoka: Family Month for Everyone”! Approximately 300 events to be held across the prefecture
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As part of its measures to address the declining birthrate, Fukuoka Prefecture has designated November as “Fukuoka: Family Month for Everyone” and will hold approximately 300 events across the prefecture. Nov. 1–7 will also be “Week to Support the Future of Couples,” featuring matchmaking events.
One year after the Expo closed, “bathing of the future” comes to care facilities. 学研ホールディングス×メディカル・ケア・サービス×サイエンス announce “next-generation bathing assistance” initiative to accelerate the creation of greater value in care settings
Supple beauty in your hands. “Gloves infused with Pitera™*¹”: SK-II Hand Treatment Cream launches
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SK-II has launched its first hand cream, “SK-II Hand Treatment Cream.” Formulated with Pitera™ and niacinamide, it provides anti-aging care for the hands. Launching Nov. 20, 2026, priced at ¥9,900 (tax included).
Tokyu Livable launches “HOTEL MARKET RESEARCH (Simplified Version)” to speed up feasibility studies for hotel real estate projects
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Tokyu Livable has launched “HOTEL MARKET RESEARCH (Simplified Version),” offering fast, affordable market analysis for developers considering hotel development or investment. The price is ¥200,000 (before tax), with a standard delivery time of 1 week. The service covers limited-service hotels and apartment hotels.
About half of women in their 40s and 50s say they do not get their ideal amount of sleep; 85.5% were unaware of the link between waking during the night and nutrition
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A survey conducted by 大正製薬 found that about half of women in their 40s and 50s do not get their ideal amount of sleep. In addition, 85.5% said they were unaware of the link between waking during the night and nutritional deficiencies, indicating low awareness of nutrition’s role in regulating sleep rhythms.
Donating a portion of sales of Lipovitan products: “For Children’s Future: Future Support Project 2026”
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大正製薬, in cooperation with ツルハホールディングス, will run the “For Children’s Future: Future Support Project 2026” from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. A portion of sales of Lipovitan products at drugstores operating in areas from Hokkaido to Okinawa will be donated.
Make your daily hair drying feel like a salon finish. Equipped with a proprietary sensor that monitors surface hair temperature and powerful airflow control. The new “Negative-Ion Hair Dryer” dries hair quickly, smoothly and beautifully
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テスコム電機株式会社 will launch the “TD943A” negative-ion hair dryer in mid-October 2026. It features “Smart Heat Sensing(TM),” which detects hair-surface temperature with a sensor and automatically adjusts the airflow temperature, as well as airflow control powered by a commercial-grade sirocco fan.
Facts
Mid-Oct. 2026
Approximately 23% more moisture
Approximately 33% more shine
Approximately 40% greater reduction in color fading and loss
Hair stays in place about 71% better
Curl-straightening performance improves by about 36.7%
Use about 3cm–5cm away from the scalp and hairline
Approximately 9% more moisture
Approximately 30% more manageability
Approximately 19.8% more shine
About 100 million or more negative ions per cm³ (*)
[Domestic Award Winner] COFO’s new desk, “COFO Desk Studio,” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”
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COFO’s new desk, “COFO Desk Studio,” developed by 株式会社COFO, has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” Cumulative reservations have exceeded 200 million yen, and it has also won a total of 5 international design awards in 4 countries.
NHN テコラス’s cloud business partnership program “CCPN” expands its partner network to all 47 prefectures, surpassing 900 registered companies cumulatively
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Registered partners in NHN テコラス’s cloud business partnership program “CCPN” have expanded to all 47 prefectures, and the cumulative number of registered companies surpassed 900 in September 2026. The company has also been selected as an “AWS Regional Revitalization Trainer” under AWS Japan’s regional revitalization support program.
Facts
All 47 prefectures
Cumulative registered companies exceeded 900
September 2026
Launched in 2022
One of 3 domestic “AWS Regional Revitalization Trainers”