JFE Techno-Research launches simultaneous assessment service for mechanical and electrical property changes to support the production of high-quality electrodes
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JFEテクノリサーチ株式会社 has launched its “Rheo-Impedance Measurement Service for Battery Slurries,” which simultaneously measures rheological properties and AC impedance while applying shear to slurries for lithium-ion and all-solid-state batteries.
【Sales peak at 4 a.m.!?】Make souvenirs before an early-morning departure or after returning for the night! Popular smartphone case vending machine “PickMe!Case” for international visitors introduced at 2 hotels, including ヒルトン成田
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株式会社キュリエ has installed its original smartphone case vending machine “PickMe!Case” at ヒルトン成田 and インターナショナルガーデンホテル成田, bringing the nationwide total to 58 machines.
Tachikawa and Omachi city council members connect through futsal! On Nov. 5, 立川アスレティックFC supports sister-city exchange
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一般社団法人立川アスレティックFC will support the organization of the “Tachikawa City Council & Omachi City Council Futsal Exchange” to be held at Dome Tachikawa Tachihi on Nov. 5, 2026. The event aims to foster interaction through futsal among council members from Tachikawa City and Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, which formed a sister-city partnership in 1991.
A must-see for Jimny owners! Upgrade your interior with a leather-like finish. Vincent seat covers for the front seats now available in 2 new colors, black and white BEYONDJAPAN
MSOL draws on broad management expertise to further improve the quality of its support
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株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ（MSOL） announced that its employees have earned professional certifications in PMO and AI project management, newly established by PMI in 2025. In an internal survey, the average rating for the usefulness of both certifications in work was approximately 4 points. The company is applying the knowledge gained to practical work and client proposals to improve the quality of its support.
【Free online seminar / held in November】Donation management DX seminar for nonprofit organizations | From Excel- and email-centered donation management to a connected information system
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フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold a free online seminar in November 2026 for nonprofit organizations, including NPOs, on digitizing donation management and improving operational efficiency.
New Mickey-design hina dolls in muted pink to complement Nordic and natural-style rooms; a deluxe full set about 22 cm wide that fits in apartments!
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Disney Fantasy Shop, operated by 株式会社千趣会’s mail-order business ベルメゾン, will begin advance reservation sales on Nov. 4, 2026, for the “Tiered Hina Doll Full Set ‘Mickey & Friends’,” including a new muted-pink color that blends with Nordic and natural-style interiors, as well as a dedicated case.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
About 22 cm wide
Price: ¥42,900 (tax included)
Price: ¥17,900 (tax included)
First new color in 6 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社千趣会、ベルメゾン、Disney Fantasy Shop、楽天市場店、ベルメゾンネット
Launching “PEEL CLEAR SA,” reducing the burden of repainting bridges and ship hulls. This water-based paint remover peels off naturally once applied and dried.
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花王株式会社 launched “PEEL CLEAR SA,” a paint remover for use when repainting bridges and ship hulls, in October 2026. The water-based product allows old paint to peel off naturally simply by applying it and letting it dry, eliminating the need for mechanical scraping or organic solvents and reducing the burden of the work.
Barium tests rank No. 1 as the most dreaded health-check item! More than half say they “reconsidered how they work” after a checkup / 『女の転職type』 survey of working women [No. 141]
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『女の転職type』, operated by 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター, surveyed 196 working women about health checkups. 80.1% said they get one every year, and barium tests ranked No. 1 as the most dreaded item. More than half also said the checkup prompted them to reconsider how they work.
Savor Fukuoka and Munakata: Daily “Warm Hot Pot Fair” featuring 3 varieties, including Hakata motsunabe and chicken sukiyaki, begins Nov. 1; red snow crab will also be served at the dinner buffet over the year-end and New Year holidays [メルキュール福岡宗像リゾート＆スパ]
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メルキュール福岡宗像リゾート＆スパ will hold its “Warm Hot Pot Fair” starting Nov. 1, 2026, and serve red snow crab, special dishes and host events over the year-end and New Year holidays.
Recruiting students for “A Sneak Peek at Job Hunting in Shimane: Strategies for Success,” a company networking event for students!
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島根県 will hold “A Sneak Peek at Job Hunting in Shimane: Strategies for Success” online on Nov. 18, Reiwa 8, giving university students and others the opportunity to interact with recruiters from companies in the prefecture. Students are being invited to participate.
Bringing children’s ideas of “a place I wish existed” into the future: “Mikawa Mirai Lab” Social Experiment ②
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SeaHorses Mikawa will hold “Mikawa Mirai Lab” Social Experiment ② at Anforet from Nov. 24 to 26 as part of a B.LEAGUE and 日本財団 community development grant project. The event is inspired by the Mikawa-Anjo exchange hub scheduled to open in 2028 and will include craft activities and sports classes.
ナッジ and TISI launch collaboration on a card business using “Credit Card as a Service (abbreviated as CCaaS),” offering a dedicated plan for regional financial institutions
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ナッジ株式会社 and TISI株式会社 have launched a collaboration on a card business for regional financial institutions using ナッジ’s “Credit Card as a Service (CCaaS),” and will offer the dedicated “CCaaS for Regional Banks” plan starting Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Nov. 4, 2026
In some cases, 85% of members were customers from outside the region (customers from outside the prefecture)
Operational in as little as 3 months
Driving social transformation and value creation with more than 4,500 clients
Providing more than 300 services and solutions in Japan and overseas
About 70% of after-school childcare facilities have experienced “missed messages” in communications with parents! The most sought-after efficiency improvement is “automated handling of absences and pickup changes”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and after-school childcare support system 『ホーカリー』 found that about 70% of after-school childcare facilities feel burdened by communications with parents, and 67.0% had experienced “missed messages.” The most popular response, at 40.0%, was “automated handling of absences and pickup changes” as the system they most want to make more efficient.
Facts
74.0% feel burdened by communication tasks
Additionally, 67.0% have experienced missed messages
More than 5,000 facilities have adopted the system
L.H.P., a select shop operated by 株式会社TSI, will launch a custom loafer in collaboration with リーガルコーポレーション brand The Kenford Fine shoes on Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
3 different materials
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSIホールディングス、（株）TSI、L.H.P.、The Kenford Fine shoes、ザ ケンフォード ファインシューズ、ザ・ケンフォードファインシューズ、リーガルコーポレーション
IGREK plus launches “IGREK Security Service,” designed for autonomous cyberattacks using AI
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株式会社IGREK plus will begin offering “IGREK Security Service,” a penetration testing service designed for autonomous cyberattacks using AI, on Nov. 1, 2026.
デルタ航空 announces next-generation “Delta One” service
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デルタ航空 will introduce its premium “Delta One” service on transoceanic routes departing LAX starting Nov. 3, then expand it to all international routes and some domestic routes by early 2027. Investment in aircraft will exceed $1 billion, the largest amount ever, with upgrades including food curated by Michelin chefs, beverages such as 獺祭 and ブラントン, and ミッソーニ amenities.
Facts
Starting Nov. 3
Investment of more than $1 billion
Over 20 years
In early 2027
1,600 varieties of wine
For the period from October 2026 to September 2027
三菱UFJ eスマート証券 is making passkey use mandatory for logins by customers who have registered a passkey, effective Oct. 22, 2026. To protect against phishing scams and fake websites, it also urges customers not to open suspicious emails or URLs, to check domain names, and to be wary of suspicious messages impersonating Apple or Google.
Professional Human Resources Organization moves headquarters to 帝国ホテルタワー as part of staffing expansion plan
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株式会社プロ人材機構 will move its headquarters to the 6th floor of 帝国ホテルタワー in Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on November 1, 2026, in response to its staffing expansion plan.
“Silver Spoon Advent Calenyaa (Advent Calendar-nyan)” to be released for a limited time
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ユニ・チャーム will release “Silver Spoon Advent Calenyaa (Advent Calendar-nyan),” an advent calendar-style assortment of treats that lets cats enjoy a countdown to Christmas, from its “Silver Spoon” cat treat brand for a limited time starting November 10, 2026.
Armana, a case management service for lawyers, launches “AI Assistant” feature for organizing case information through conversations with AI
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株式会社カイラステクノロジー has launched the “AI Assistant” feature for its Armana case management service for lawyers, enabling users to organize case information through conversations with AI.
48 secondary school teachers from Southeast Asia to visit schools in Ehime, Miyazaki and Tokyo
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The Japan Foundation is implementing the Japan-ASEAN Secondary School Teacher Exchange Program, which invites secondary school teachers from ASEAN countries to interact with Japan’s education community. In November 2026, a total of 48 participants from Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos will visit schools in Ehime Prefecture, Miyazaki Prefecture and Tokyo.
Facts
A total of 203 teachers and others from ASEAN countries
Visiting Japan over 8 rounds
22 teachers and others from Indonesia and Cambodia
26 teachers and others from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos
Altius Link publishes case study on Talknet’s use of inside sales
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Altius Link has published a case study on the use of inside sales to develop new customers for Talknet. Through coordination between 2 locations and data analysis, the initiative achieved about 110% of its lead-generation target and helped improve the quality of business meetings.
【Gifts for year-end and Christmas】Craft Manuka honey “MOUNTAIN HARVEST” reaches about 1 month since going on sale at 日本橋三越本店 and style table 代官山店 — enjoy its “unblended” flavor in store
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Craft Manuka honey “MOUNTAIN HARVEST,” for which REALIZE合同会社 serves as the official distributor in Japan, began limited sales at 日本橋三越本店 and style table 代官山店 in September 2026.
株式会社メガハウス will release “Gira Doga (Commander Type)” and “Gira Doga (Standard Type)” from Mobile Suit Gundam: New MS Senki in late October 2026 as the first entries in the バンダイナムコグループ “VAKIT” series. Each is priced at 6,600 yen. New products in the “VAKIT Platoon” series were also announced.
Raksul and プレイド strengthen collaboration, using customer data to support everything from DM targeting to effectiveness measurement
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ラクスル株式会社 and プレイド株式会社 will begin jointly providing a personalized direct mail solution using customer data. The collaboration will combine online behavioral data and purchase histories to provide end-to-end support, from optimizing DM recipients and content to collecting responses through individual QR codes, measuring effectiveness and making improvements.
【2026 edition】LIFULL HOME'S releases ranking of “features gaining in selection share” among previously contacted pre-owned condominiums
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LIFULL HOME'S, operated by 株式会社LIFULL, surveyed and released findings on “preferred features” that saw an increase in selection share among pre-owned condominiums that received inquiries from 2025 to 2026. Interest in physical features related to views and security increased, while buyers showed a willingness to compromise on interior features such as plumbing and bathroom fixtures, on the assumption that they would renovate.
Facts
Pre-owned condominiums (30㎡ or more and less than 70㎡)
“Good views (+12.51 points)”
“Enhanced security (+6.86 points)”
“Sewerage (-2.15 points)”
Share of inquiries for properties over 40 years old reaches 49.1%
SkyDrive signs memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 6 Singapore technology companies in fields including advanced manufacturing, batteries and flight operations for joint research and development on flying cars
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株式会社SkyDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 6 Singaporean companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing, batteries, flight operations and other technologies to jointly research and develop key technologies for flying cars.
Italian chocolate brand “Venchi（ヴェンキ）” will launch its 2026 holiday collection “Vintage Dream” starting November 5. The collection features an advent calendar, and ヴェンキ・ジャパン株式会社 is pursuing a growth strategy in Japan.
Extended through December 27 (Sun.) due to popular demand: Asami Kiyokawa | Kohei Nawa “Invisible Garden” — visit 3 locations in Ginza and Aoyama and experience the “invisible garden” woven by the artworks
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“Invisible Garden,” a two-person exhibition by Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawa currently on view at POLA Museum Annex, has been extended through December 27, 2026, due to popular demand.
Facts
About 9 meters
Through Sunday, Dec. 27
2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス、ポーラ ミュージアム アネックス、POLA GINZA、POLA SALON ＋ AOYAMA、ASAMI inc.、Sandwich Inc.
【Japan Cosmopia × FCE】How will cram schools’ role change under the next Courses of Study? Soichiro Hirai, a school DX strategy adviser to 文部科学省, to speak at online seminar on November 17
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株式会社日本コスモトピア and 株式会社ＦＣＥ will hold an online seminar on November 17, 2026, where Soichiro Hirai, a school DX strategy adviser to 文部科学省, will explain the direction of the next Courses of Study and the role of cram schools.
A new 91 cm-long model that combines the functions of a foam roller and stretching pole joins the TRIGGERPOINT＜トリガーポイント＞ self-care tool brand
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Implus EU will release “Core Foam Roller Long,” a new 91 cm product combining the functions of a foam roller and stretching pole from the トリガーポイント brand, on November 4, 2026.
note’s AI Context Network adds support for trading card product information for the first time
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株式会社ブシロード has joined note’s AI Context Network, which now supports trading card product information. The system links fan articles with product purchases on pages for titles such as Weiss Schwarz and Palworld.
Facts
More than 10,000 items have been collected
March 2023
About 150 have been conducted
Approximately 2 million in total
In July 2026
Among the top 30 in the overall rankings
5 are trading card games
The service began in April 2014
Approximately 89.93 million works have been created
Toward a sustainable future for publishing distribution: CX and PubteX jointly develop an AI-powered automatic bibliographic genre generation function
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カルチュア・エクスペリエンス株式会社 (CX) and 株式会社PubteX jointly developed an automatic bibliographic genre generation function using generative AI and will begin offering it in November 2026. The system reduces the effort required to enter genre information for each new release and supports bookstore floor planning and digital transformation in publishing distribution.
Wrap it, tighten it, and feel comfortable. Find relief from difficulty putting them on and freely adjust the pressure with the new ‘ベビーフット 巻き着圧バンド’ swelling-care item
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株式会社リベルタ will launch the swelling-care item ‘ベビーフット 巻き着圧バンド’ on November 9, 2026.
Integration begins with ‘テックタッチ AI Hub’ and ‘自治体AI zevo’
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テックタッチ株式会社, together with 宮崎県都城市 and シフトプラス株式会社, has launched an integration between ‘テックタッチ AI Hub’ and ‘自治体AI zevo,’ with the service becoming available on October 26, 2026.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the service will become available on October 26, 2026
Including approximately 300 operation guides developed in-house by staff
In the first month of operation, we reduced working hours by approximately 2,800 hours across the municipal government
It is a city with a population of approximately 160,000
The number of users exceeded 16 million as of the end of September 2026
Are your executives’ and employees’ social media accounts all company introductions? Free release of the ‘BtoB Company Executive and Employee Social Media Guide,’ covering expertise sharing and advertising use
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株式会社くるみバディ has released free of charge a white paper, ‘[2026 Edition] BtoB Company Executive and Employee Social Media Guide,’ compiling guidelines on social media use by executives and employees at BtoB companies.
‘CLAYGE（クレージュ）,’ winner of 62 awards¹, launches a new rich carbonated*² foaming cleanser with a novel texture ‘just like marshmallows’
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株式会社多田 will launch ‘クレージュ リニューイング リフトウォッシュ,’ a high-concentration carbonated foam cleanser from the clay-care brand ‘CLAYGE（クレージュ）,’ which has surpassed 40 million units in cumulative sales. It will be available first at variety stores and online from November 5, 2026, with a general release at drugstores and other outlets planned for early April 2027.
萩原株式会社 to exhibit at ‘16th Japan Matsuri,’ one of Indonesia’s largest Japanese culture events! Showcasing the appeal of igusa and bringing Japanese tatami culture overseas
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萩原株式会社, which plans and sells interior products, will exhibit at the ‘16th Japan Matsuri’ in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 31 and November 1, 2026, showcasing Japanese tatami culture overseas through igusa products and workshops.
Popular afternoon tea at コートヤード・マリオット銀座東武ホテル gets a Christmas menu starting in November
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The all-day dining restaurant ＲＩＳＴＡＳＩＸ at コートヤード・マリオット銀座東武ホテル, operated by 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント, will serve a Christmas-themed afternoon tea starting November 1.
Facts
Nov. 1
December 22
6,000 yen
7,000 yen
196 rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント、コートヤード・マリオット銀座東武ホテル、ＲＩＳＴＡＳＩＸ、Art of Tea
[Free webinar] A professional with a track record of supporting IR materials for more than 200 companies explains, with examples, how to create IR materials that investors will read
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株式会社ストリームライン, which operates the IR materials creation support service ‘LEAD,’ will stream an on-demand free webinar explaining how to create IR materials that investors will read.
Facts
Cumulative total of 1,100 companies supported
The number of copies produced also exceeds 3,000
The number of listed-company clients has already exceeded 250
宇都宮東武ホテルグランデ to launch ‘彩華（さいか）,’ a weekday-only lunch course for women at 鉄板焼 下野, starting November 2
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鉄板焼 下野 at 宇都宮東武ホテルグランデ, operated by 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント, will begin offering ‘彩華（さいか）,’ a weekday-only lunch course for women, on November 2, 2026. The price is 5,500 yen.
ユニーリサーチ to speak at the ‘Marketing Forum’ hosted by 宣伝会議, sharing practical insights with Septeni Japan on ‘AI interviews × customer understanding’
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株式会社プロダクトフォース will speak at the ‘Marketing Forum’ hosted by 宣伝会議 on November 26, 2026, and share practical insights on ‘AI interviews × customer understanding’ jointly with Septeni Japan.
Nov. 3: Notice of the event “Global Minds Taking Flight Toward the Future: Challenges Beyond Borders Fostered by Experience”
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公益社団法人名古屋青年会議所 will hold a hands-on English and cross-cultural experience event for children, “Global Minds Taking Flight Toward the Future,” at イオンタウン千種 on Nov. 3, 2026.
インスパイア in South Korea to hold “インスパイア ワンダー フェスタ” for the first time, offering shopping at up to 50% off and accommodation plans with breakfast
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インスパイア・エンターテインメント・リゾート will hold “インスパイア ワンダー フェスタ” from Nov. 9 to 29, 2026, offering shopping at up to 50% off and accommodation plans with breakfast (up to 25% off).
EcoVadis and レジリア form business alliance, linking EcoVadis assessment data with “Resilire” to enhance supply chain risk management for Japanese companies
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EcoVadis SAS and 株式会社Resilire have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance supply chain risk management for Japanese companies, and plan to integrate EcoVadis assessment data into the Resilire platform in fiscal 2027.
Facts
More than 175,000 suppliers worldwide
Risk profiling for more than 3 million companies
Aiming to begin providing the service in fiscal 2027
ソコカラ provides vehicles for the Hyogo Prefectural Police’s first large-scale traffic forensics training, helping train officers responsible for investigating traffic accidents
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ソコカラ, the car-buying service operated by 株式会社はなまる, provided test vehicles for the first large-scale traffic forensics training conducted by the Hyogo Prefectural Police, helping improve officers’ ability to investigate traffic accidents.
“Nagaoka Fireworks” supports local rice farming, purchasing agricultural carbon credits for the 2nd consecutive year
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株式会社フェイガー announced that 一般財団法人長岡花火財団 purchased agricultural carbon credits to offset the 2026 Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show and signed a purchase agreement in October 2026.
【玉川高島屋S.C.】Christmas illumination information: A Christmas tree about 4.5m tall, featuring cat illustrations by Yuko Higuchi, makes its debut!
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玉川高島屋S.C. (operated by 東神開発株式会社) will roll out festive Christmas events starting Nov. 11. Highlights include a Christmas tree about 4.5m tall featuring cat illustrations by Yuko Higuchi and about 300,000 LED lights. A “White Angel Project” charity gallery and a shopping campaign will also be held.
Stella AI for Biz launches “Word Agent” and “Excel Agent”
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株式会社SUPERNOVA began offering “Word Agent” and “Excel Agent” on Oct. 29, 2026, as part of its generative AI service, “Stella AI for Biz.” Following PowerPoint, AI agents can now assist with work in Word and Excel as well.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Established: Jan. 11, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUPERNOVA、Stella AI for Biz
【Kyoto・和栗専門 紗織】A supreme treat for autumn and winter at the flagship store: the limited-edition “朱莉,” a silky Mont Blanc made with Japanese chestnut pie, returns this year
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和栗専門 紗織, operated by エイムインターセクション株式会社, has begun selling its autumn- and winter-only silky Mont Blanc, “朱莉.” It is priced at 2,750 yen (tax included).
【Survey on cleaning robot operations in retail】95.5% said they were glad they introduced one. The most common post-adoption change was “improved cleanliness of stores and facilities,” at 52.3%.
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In a survey of 111 people responsible for operating cleaning robots in retail, 株式会社DFA Robotics found that 95.5% were glad they introduced one. Benefits included improved cleanliness of stores and facilities (52.3%) and more time for other tasks (42.3%). The survey also highlighted operational challenges, including handling floor level changes and training staff.
Facts
“Cleanliness of stores and facilities improved” was the most common response, at 52.3%
“I can now spend time on other tasks, such as customer service and restocking,” was also cited by 42.3%
“There are places the robots cannot clean and floor level changes” ranked first, at 56.6%
Survey of 111 people working in retail
More than 4,700 units deployed nationwide
Comprehensive after-sales support through about 160 locations
文化服装学院 collaborated with 『装苑』 on a special book for its November 2026 school festival fashion show, selecting Ayu Okuda of SWEET STEADY, part of KAWAII LAB., as the cover model.
ビーウィズ launches website for its “AI Agent for E-commerce” service
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ビーウィズ株式会社 has launched a service website for its “AI Agent for E-commerce,” which supports improvements to customer experience and LTV in e-commerce and D2C businesses.
“Learn in Short Sessions” e-learning series to launch in late October, with information security training as its first offering
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will launch “Learn in Short Sessions,” a series of 5-to-7-minute microlearning courses, through its corporate e-learning service “ek-Bridge Learning” in late October 2026. The first offering will comprise 5 information security courses, with compliance courses scheduled to be added in December 2026.
Facts
Available starting in late October 2026
Short-form content lasting approximately 5 to 7 minutes
‘Hatsune Miku: Tsunageru Puzzle Tamagotori Deluxe’ launches today for PlayStation, Steam and Xbox One!
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株式会社KOMODO has launched the puzzle game ‘Hatsune Miku: Tsunageru Puzzle Tamagotori Deluxe,’ developed by クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社, for PlayStation, Steam and Xbox One at ¥1,980, and is running a campaign to give away a limited-edition desk mat.
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] ‘2026 Animal Welfare Festival Fukuoka’ to be held! — Have fun learning how to interact with animals
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Fukuoka Prefecture will hold the ‘2026 Animal Welfare Festival Fukuoka’ at Tenjin Central Park on Nov. 7, 令和8年. The event aims to promote the adoption of rescued dogs and cats and raise awareness of animal welfare. Admission is free. An awards ceremony, talk show and hands-on activity booths are planned.
[fwee] New ‘Silk Skin Loose Powder,’ perfect for the fall and winter holiday season, and a new shade of the popular primer, ‘Lemon Primer,’ to launch early at the Qoo10 official shop on 11/1 (Sun.)
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The new ‘Silk Skin Loose Powder’ and the new-shade ‘Lemon Primer’ from the cosmetics brand fwee, operated by 株式会社BENOW JAPAN, will launch early at the Qoo10 official shop on Nov. 1. The limited ‘Earl Grey Edition’ collection will also become available from Nov. 20.
Facts
Net content: 10g
Price: ¥2,530 (tax included)
Contains 10% skin care ingredients
Keeps its finish for 24 hours
Net content: 35 ml
Price: ¥2,310 (tax included)
Available at the Qoo10 official shop from 11/20 (Fri.)
NHN テコラス株式会社 has launched the ‘Cloud Chorus Security Vulnerability Assessment Service’ on AWS Marketplace. Web application vulnerability assessments are available starting at ¥300,000 (excluding tax), with high-quality assessments by a specialist team and comprehensive support.
株式会社ORENDA WORLD and 株式会社福島アグリテックスLab. have been selected for 農林水産省’s ‘AI × “Rural Areas” Impact-Creating Solution Implementation Program’ and aim to improve AI literacy in rural communities through a ‘half-farming, half-tech’ approach.
Roborock to hold a pop-up event featuring its latest robot vacuums and limited-edition collaboration menu at Azabudai Hills Cafe from Nov. 5 to 8
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Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. will hold the pop-up event ‘Rocking Life With You’ at Azabudai Hills Cafe from Nov. 5 to 8, 2026, showcasing its latest robot vacuums and selling a limited-edition collaboration menu.
[文明堂] ‘三笠山®,’ the classic dorayaki made since the Taisho era, gets a refresh. Made with domestically produced wheat and soy sauce brewed from domestic whole soybeans, for a flavor that brings out the ingredients’ qualities. On sale Nov. 1, 2026
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株式会社文明堂東京 will relaunch ‘三笠山,’ a dorayaki made since the Taisho era, on Nov. 1, 2026. Made with domestically produced wheat and soy sauce brewed from domestic whole soybeans, it will be joined on the same day by the seasonal ‘三笠山はちみつりんご.’
[UNI COFFEE ROASTERY] Collaboration with ‘かえるのピクルス’ returns this year! New ‘かえるのピクルスカヌレ’ also makes its debut
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UNI COFFEE ROASTERY, operated by 株式会社GRACE, will launch a collaboration with かえるのピクルス from Nov. 1, 2026, featuring limited-edition menu items and promotional gifts.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
1,280 yen
1,480 yen
2,200 yen
かえるのピクルス canelés, 5 pieces
In 1994
Number of employees: approximately 650
Companies mentioned：株式会社GRACE、UNI COFFEE ROASTERY、かえるのピクルス、pickles the frog、横浜国立大学、山梨県・大月市、石川県・小松市、北海道・釧路市、茨城県・行方市
‘SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Shiga Prefecture Tournament’ held. 光泉カトリック高校 team ‘MIRIMO’ claims victory after a fierce contest. All 45 participants collected 47.89 kg of trash!
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The ‘SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Shiga Prefecture Tournament,’ organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and Biwako Broadcasting, was held, with 光泉カトリック高校 team ‘MIRIMO’ taking first place. A total of 45 people took part and collected 47.89 kg of trash.
South Korean and Taiwanese visitors using Haneda Airport are about 1.5 times as likely to return as those using Narita, comparison of Payke user location data shows
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株式会社Payke used its location data to compare inbound visitors from South Korea and Taiwan who used Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. The analysis found that the return-visit rate among Haneda users was about 1.5 times higher, and that they had a higher share of visitors in their 30s to 50s, while Narita users had a higher share of visitors in their 20s.
Flect supports development of ‘Zoffie,’ AI staff member for eyewear brand Zoff
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株式会社フレクト supported the development of ‘Zoffie,’ an AI staff member for the eyewear brand Zoff, operated by 株式会社インターメスティック. Built on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform, the system has been introduced at 22 stores.
Facts
Currently deployed at 22 stores
Supports 5 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean
A period of 2 to 4 days is set aside for staff to operate Zoffie themselves
‘DiDi Large Wagon’ service to launch in the Kyoto area on Oct. 29 — making travel with family, groups and large luggage more comfortable
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DiDi Mobility Japan will launch “DiDi Large Wagon” in the Kyoto area on Oct. 29, 2026, allowing customers to order large vehicles. The vehicles can carry up to 5 passengers and are suited to travel by families or groups, as well as trips with a large amount of luggage.
Shopee Japan launches a “30-Day Hands-On Learning Program” for new sellers! Supporting the growth of cross-border e-commerce businesses with 9 free webinars over 4 weeks
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Shopee Japan has launched the “30-Day Hands-On Learning Program for New Shopee Sellers” to strengthen the business capabilities of sellers who have recently started selling on Shopee and support their expansion into overseas markets. The program will offer 9 free webinars over 4 weeks, providing know-how on product selection, logistics, marketing, data analysis and other topics.
Facts
30-Day Hands-On Learning Program
9 free webinars in total
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Companies mentioned：ショッピージャパン株式会社、Shopee、Shopee Japan
NTTテクノクロス adds “AI Navigation” feature to “ForeSight Voice Mining®”
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NTTテクノクロス plans to add “AI Navigation,” a new feature that provides real-time guidance on the next response based on the conversation, to “ForeSight Voice Mining,” an operator assistance tool in its “CTBASE” series of integrated solutions for call centers. The feature is scheduled to become available in December 2026.
[KINS brand’s 7th anniversary] Anniversary Campaign to run for 1 week only, from Nov. 3 (Tue.) to Nov. 9 (Mon.)
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株式会社KINS will hold a limited-time campaign from Nov. 3 to 9, 2026, to mark the brand’s 7th anniversary. The campaign will include sales of limited-edition sets and discounts on individual products.
Rethinking workplace benefits through employee cafeterias and in-house stores: 心幸グループ to exhibit at the 11th Employee Benefits Expo Osaka
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心幸グループ will exhibit at the 11th Employee Benefits Expo Osaka, to be held at インテックス大阪 in November 2026, and showcase employee benefits services such as employee cafeterias and in-house company stores.
Thinking about the next business venture in the community: 2nd co-creation tour connecting companies from outside the prefecture with local businesses to be held in 鳥取市 on Nov. 5 and 6
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シビレ株式会社, in collaboration with 鳥取市, will hold the 2nd “Regional Co-Creation and Business Exchange Tour” on Nov. 5–6, 2026, connecting companies from outside the prefecture with local businesses.
Facts
Nov. 5 (Thu.)–6 (Fri.), 2026
5 companies from outside the prefecture are participating
3 companies are holding discussions with 鳥取市 officials and new businesses in the city
A redevelopment project taking place for the first time in about 50 years
Corporate AI spending could be cut by 20–40% over 12–18 months by managing 5 key areas【A.T. カーニー】
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A.T. カーニー has published an analysis stating that companies can cut AI spending by 20–40% over 12–18 months by managing 5 areas: data storage, MLOps, orchestration, external data and inference costs.
Facts
Says recurring AI spending can be reduced by 20–40%
5 areas: data storage; MLOps and observability tools; proliferation of orchestration; external data; and inference costs
Uses 5–30 times as many tokens per task
Data storage and search: 15–40% of data costs
Consolidating orchestration: 20–35% of platform costs
Centralizing external data procurement: 10–25% of data licensing costs
Also cites potential reductions of 30–60% in inference costs
Says this alone can deliver cost reductions of 5–15%
Companies mentioned：A.T. カーニー株式会社、A.T. カーニー、Kearney、NTTデータ、NTT東日本、Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Seven-Eleven Japan uses Osaka Sealing Printing’s “Treeloop Thermal™” for labels on selected bento products
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Osaka Sealing Printing’s thermal paper “Treeloop Thermal™” has been adopted for labels on selected bento products by Seven-Eleven Japan. A pilot test will be conducted at about 300 stores in Chiba Prefecture starting Nov. 3, 2026.
Experience it on your smartphone! The ultimate hunting and exploration experience! “Monster Hunter Outlanders” officially launches today, Oct. 29!
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“Monster Hunter Outlanders,” a smartphone game developed by TiMi Studio Group under license from Capcom, officially launched on Oct. 29. The announcement also covered the Charge Blade, controller support and events.
Facts
Official service begins on Oct. 29, 2026
8 weapon types are available
You can form a party of 4
3 distinctive types of Palicoes
Cumulative series sales: 131 million units
Companies mentioned：Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.、TiMi Studio Group、株式会社カプコン、Tencent Games
Could “You’ll be fine once you go” backfire? What parents found helpful to say when their children resist going to school [Parent survey]
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塾選, operated by 株式会社DeltaX, surveyed 100 parents who had experienced their elementary- or junior-high-school children resisting going to school. Responses included “You’ll be fine once you go” among phrases that had backfired, while listening to and acknowledging children’s feelings was found to be effective.
ユニファ株式会社 announced that it will launch “ルクミーほけいこ,” an extracurricular lesson service that requires no drop-offs or pick-ups, at daycare centers and kindergartens in October 2026. The service aims to address management challenges caused by the declining birthrate and teacher shortages, while easing the burden of transportation for dual-income households.
Facts
The service will launch in earnest starting in October 2026
reaching approximately 670,000
with an occupancy rate of 87.7%
the effective job-offer ratio for childcare workers reached 3.88 times
there were a total of 36 closures, dissolutions and bankruptcies
Launching “ルフォンプログレréno,” a value-add business to revitalize existing rental residences / First project: “ルフォンプログレréno銀座EAST” opens
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株式会社サンケイビル launched “ルフォンプログレréno,” a value-add business aimed at increasing the value of existing rental residences, and opened its first project, “ルフォンプログレréno銀座EAST.”
[MACCHA HOUSE 抹茶館] A luxurious winter drink featuring the bittersweet taste of Uji matcha and rich white chocolate layered with sweet-and-tart berries: “抹茶ホワイトチョコベリーラテ” arrives for a limited time this winter, beginning Friday, Nov. 6!
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株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ’ “MACCHA HOUSE 抹茶館” will begin selling “抹茶ホワイトチョコベリーラテ,” a winter-limited drink made with Uji matcha, white chocolate and mixed berries, on November 6, 2026.
Facts
790 yen
869 yen
Nov. 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ、MACCHA HOUSE 抹茶館、森半
A new YouTube series launches featuring guest オモロー山下, former member of ジャリズム, entrepreneur and investor! A conversation video with our representative 高将司 is now available! | “LEVECHY（レベチー）” crowdfunding service
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株式会社LEVECHY, which operates the real estate crowdfunding service “LEVECHY Fund,” released a conversation video featuring guest オモロー山下 on YouTube on October 28.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Born in 1968
Debuted in 1992 as part of the comedy duo “ジャリズム” with 渡辺あつむ (now 桂三度)
After the duo disbanded in 1998
ジャリズム reunited in 2004, but
The duo disbanded again in 2011, and he changed his stage name to オモロー山下
Original2012年「山下本気うどん」を開店
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株式会社LEVECHY was founded in 2012
Since 2020, guided by the concept of “preserving good things for the next generation while embracing new ideas”
In June 2023, it addressed issues in conventional real estate investment, such as the “large initial investment” and the “work involved in rental property management”
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Entered the social lending business in June 2026
Investments in real estate-secured loans are available from 100,000 yen
[鎌倉甘味処くるみ] Adding a new Japanese-inspired flavor to the signature anmitsu! “贅沢抹茶あんみつ” and “黒胡麻あんみつ” available for a limited time starting Sunday, Nov. 1
First-ever collaboration with “ゴディバ”! Four indulgent items featuring Belgian chocolate, including “ゴディバ監修 贅沢チョコクロ,” go on sale at サンマルクカフェ locations nationwide starting Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社サンマルクカフェ will launch its first collaboration with chocolate brand “ゴディバ,” offering 4 products made with Belgian chocolate for a limited time at サンマルクカフェ locations nationwide starting November 6.
シード and Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, partner to promote resource recycling; agreement on collection of empty contact lens cases signed Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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株式会社シード and Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, signed an agreement on October 28, 2026, to promote resource recycling through initiatives including the installation of collection boxes for empty contact lens cases and public awareness activities.
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More than 28,922 kg of empty cases collected cumulatively
カフェ・ベローチェ 40th anniversary project, Part 2: Customers to choose a revived menu through voting! “Best Menu General Election Campaign” launches, with 40th-anniversary black-cat goods and limited-edition cups also available
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C-United株式会社 will hold the “Best Menu General Election Campaign” for カフェ・ベローチェ’s 40th anniversary, letting customers vote to choose a menu item to bring back, and will release black-cat goods and limited-edition cups.
Facts
40th anniversary of the brand
The brand will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 1, 2026