“アンダーアーマーブランドハウスあべの” to open on the 2nd floor of Abeno Q's Mall on Thursday, November 5, 2026
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株式会社ドーム, アンダーアーマー's exclusive distributor in Japan, will open a new store, “アンダーアーマーブランドハウス あべの,” on the 2nd floor of Abeno Q's Mall on November 5, 2026.
TOKIUM Invoice Issuance launches workflow feature for applications and approvals
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株式会社TOKIUM has launched a workflow feature for its accounting AI agent, TOKIUM Invoice Issuance, that enables applications and approvals before invoices are sent. This ensures that only approved invoices are sent to business partners, helping prevent misdelivery and strengthen governance.
Bandai Namco Experience's retail facility “Bandai Namco Cross Store” to open 2 locations in the U.S., in Minneapolis and Seattle
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. will open 2 Bandai Namco Cross Store experiential retail locations in the U.S., in Minneapolis and Seattle. The Minneapolis store is scheduled to open on October 30, 2026, and the Seattle store in early 2027.
Facts
Opening 2 locations
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Early 2027
911.4㎡
Approximately 276 tsubo
1,114.04㎡
Approximately 337 tsubo
13 locations in Japan
3 locations overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、BNXP、Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc.、BNAA、バンダイナムコグループ、BANDAI CANDY OFFICIAL SHOP ～COLLECTION～、BANDAI CARD GAMES OFFICIAL STORE、BANDAI HOBBY SHOP、BANDAI TOYS、Bandai Namco Anime Station、BANPRESTO OFFICIAL SHOP、GASHAPON® BANDAI OFFICIAL SHOP、ICHIBANSHO FIGURE、LIFESTYLE BANDAI、MEGA KAWAII SHOP、NUICOLLE SHOP、Sun-Star Stationery Shop、TAMAGOTCHI SHOP、TAMASHII NATIONS、THE GUNDAM BASE SEATTLE、Namco
Helpfeel and 日鉄ソリューションズ reach basic agreement on strategic alliance to transform CX in the AI era
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Helpfeel and 日鉄ソリューションズ have signed a basic agreement for a strategic alliance aimed at transforming customer experience (CX) in the AI era. The companies aim to combine Helpfeel's knowledge-management technology with NSSOL's system-building capabilities to create new customer touchpoints, including completing procedures through AI agents.
うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park will host “レチスパの湯,” a limited-time event where visitors can try レチスパ cream shampoo and other products, from November 4 through 17, 2026.
Facts
November 4, 2026
Nov. 17
5 themes
Late-night fee: 1,000 yen (1,100 yen including tax)
NTT Docomo Business X releases survey on the state of MDM (master data management); about 3 in 4 respondents say they are aware of “shadow masters”
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A survey on the state of MDM conducted by NTT Docomo Business X found that about 3 in 4 respondents are aware of shadow masters, while data inconsistencies and difficulties with handovers pose challenges for customer master data. It also found that ensuring data reliability and handling unofficial data are obstacles for those using AI.
New TV commercial for “SBI Ikiiki Short-Term Insurance's Death Insurance” begins airing
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SBIいきいき少額短期保険株式会社 will begin airing a new nationwide TV commercial in October 2026 introducing its flagship product, “SBI Ikiiki Short-Term Insurance's Death Insurance.”
Facts
From Oct. 2026
4 commercials in total
6 plans ranging from 1 million yen to 6 million yen
Rents for large logistics facilities in the Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka areas rose year over year in Q3 2026
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According to JLL's logistics market report for Q3 2026, rents for large logistics facilities in the Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka areas all rose year over year. In the Tokyo area, vacancy rates declined and rents continued to trend upward, while vacancy rates rose in the Osaka and Fukuoka areas due to new supply. Rents are expected to continue rising over the long term.
Ririka Tanabe wears “Classical styles that beautifully color winter” — RESEXXY releases its latest web catalog
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MARK STYLER株式会社 will release its latest RESEXXY web catalog, “Written in Winter,” on October 29, 2026, featuring a classical winter style modeled by 田鍋梨々花.
Participating in a hotel development project in Phuket, Thailand; voco Phuket Bangtao scheduled to open in 2027; meeting robust tourism demand at an international beach resort
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Tokyo Tatemono is participating in the development of voco Phuket Bangtao, operated by IHG in Phuket, Thailand, and scheduled to open in 2027.
Facts
About 30 minutes by car
175 rooms in total
Site area: approximately 3,400 m²
Total floor area: approximately 11,100 m²
Construction begins: October 2025
Completion: around summer 2027
Opening: around winter 2027
Original1,100億円の投資
Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、Tokyo Tatemono (Thailand) Ltd.、Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited、The Title Hotel and Resort Company Limited、AssetWise Public Company Limited、IHG (Thailand) Limited、IHG
Participating in the Rosewood Residences Bangkok development project; joint development by SC Asset Corporation and 東京建物タイランド
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東京建物タイランド, Tokyo Tatemono’s Thai subsidiary, has decided to jointly develop Rosewood Residences Bangkok with Thai real estate developer SC Asset Corporation near Lumphini Park in central Bangkok. The project is scheduled for completion in 2030 and will be the first Rosewood residential development in Southeast Asia.
Facts
Scheduled for completion in 2030
Vast green space of approximately 57 ha
39 stories above ground
85 residential units in total
Construction begins: April 2026
We are advancing 10 joint projects with SC社
Original海外事業については1,100億円の投資を計画しています
Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、Tokyo Tatemono (Thailand) Ltd.、東京建物タイランド、SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited、SC社、SC社グループ、Rosewood
Addition of functions to the “Substation Equipment Condition Management System”
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Tohoku Electric Power Network and Hitachi added a function to support emergency patrols during natural disasters to their substation equipment condition management system and began operating it on October 1.
ホテル アゴーラ 大阪守口 will hold its “New Year’s Happy Buffet 2027” from January 1 through 4, 2027. The buffet features 7 sumptuous dishes, including crab served on an ice platter and beef sirloin.
Featuring 100 hot spring inns carefully selected by travel professionals! Enjoy a blissful getaway at a secluded inn with 30 rooms or fewer. “Adult Rurubu: Small and Luxurious Hot Spring Inns” goes on sale October 29, 2026!
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release the MOOK “Adult Rurubu: Small and Luxurious Hot Spring Inns” on October 29, 2026, featuring 100 carefully selected small hot spring inns with 30 rooms or fewer.
[Anker] The smallest and lightest in the Liberty series, delivering next-level quiet: Anker Liberty Buds 2 true wireless earbuds now on sale
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アンカー・ジャパン株式会社 will begin selling the Anker Liberty Buds 2 true wireless earbuds on October 29, 2026. Equipped with Anker’s proprietary AI chip “Thus™,” they combine the smallest, lightest design in the Liberty series with high noise-canceling performance.
Facts
Approximately 3.2 million units sold cumulatively in Japan
Information about the JR九州 Walking event being held in 東峰村, Fukuoka Prefecture, from October 24 through November 23. On November 8, local vendors will set up at the finish line at BRT Chikuzen-Iwaya Station, where visitors can also experience riding the BRT.
Facts
The event is being held from October 24 (Saturday) through November 23 (Monday, public holiday).
The population after the merger is only approximately 3,000
According to a survey by 株式会社マクロミル, more than 60% of respondents accept “fall cleaning,” with expectations that it will ease the burden of year-end deep cleaning.
Facts
A total of 62.1% are receptive to “fall cleaning”
We examine the intentions and practices of 3,000 people nationwide
Of those, 72.5% said they find year-end deep cleaning “burdensome”
A food waste reduction project with 1.8 million cumulative participants! In November, しゃぶ葉 holds “Komadori Challenge Month,” distributing limited-edition stickers and playing a cover song by Kanade Otonose!
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しゃぶ葉, operated by 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス, will hold “Komadori Challenge Month” from November 1 through 30, 2026, to raise awareness of its food waste reduction initiative, the “Komadori Project.” Activities include distributing limited-edition stickers, playing a cover song by VTuber Kanade Otonose, and introducing new furikake for children. Cumulative participation has exceeded 1.8 million people.
Facts
1,803,840 customers have participated
110-yen drink bar voucher, including tax
Now 753 yen, including tax, down from the regular price of 1,099 yen, including tax
2026 Telephone Customer Service Contest: Won first place, second place and an Award of Excellence at both the Saitama and Chiba prefectural competitions
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Employees of 株式会社ベルーナ and its subsidiaries, 株式会社ベルーナコミュニケーションズ and 株式会社ベルーナツーリズム, won first place, second place and an Award of Excellence at both the Saitama and Chiba prefectural competitions of the Telephone Customer Service Contest organized by 公益財団法人日本ICTテレコムユーザー協会.
Facts
41st Telephone Customer Service Contest, Saitama Prefectural Competition
40th Telephone Customer Service Contest, Chiba Prefectural Competition
6 of the company’s employees won awards
3 award winners at the Saitama Prefecture competition
3 award winners at the Chiba Prefecture competition
33 representatives who advanced through the qualifying round
7 award slots
32 representatives who advanced through the qualifying round
6 award slots
2 winners
The national competition, to be held in Fukuoka Prefecture on Friday, Nov. 13
[EXPO2025 Official Licensed Products] New Myaku-Myaku items now available: a coin purse with carabiner, a mascot with carabiner, and a roll-style beanbag mascot!
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株式会社ヘソプロダクション will release EXPO2025 official licensed Myaku-Myaku products—a coin purse with carabiner, a mascot with carabiner, and a roll-style beanbag mascot—in late October 2026.
[P.S.FA] A fall/winter masterpiece combining quality and functionality! The “Ultimo Suit,” with its refined wool-blend texture, and the “High Stretch Suit,” offering exceptional ease of movement, to be released sequentially!
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P.S.FA, operated by Haruyama Trading, will release the “Ultimo Suit” and “High Stretch Suit” in late October 2026. Both are washable at home and cost ¥32,890, including tax.
Tokyu Land begins construction on “LOGI'Q Matsudo Cold Center,” its first dedicated single-building refrigerated and frozen warehouse as a standalone project
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Tokyu Land began construction on “LOGI'Q Matsudo Cold Center,” its first dedicated single-building refrigerated and frozen warehouse as a standalone project, in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 22, 2026. Completion is scheduled for May 2028.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
May 2028
From 2024 onward
8.2㎞
20 km
Total floor area: 3,161 tsubo
Site area: 4,810.49㎡
Total floor area: 10,451.17㎡
11 truck berths
Companies mentioned：東急不動産株式会社、東急不動産ホールディングス、株式会社リエネ、川田工業株式会社一級建築士事務所、川田工業、旭建設、野村建設工業、株式会社H&K建築事務所、CBRE IM-LOGI‘Q新子安、LOGI'Q広島、西淀川コールドセンター、LOGI FLAG TECH 名古屋みなとⅠ、(仮称)CBRE IM-LOGI’Q 新子安、LOGI'Q柏コールドセンター、LOGI FLAG TECH 大阪南港Ⅰ、ロジポート横浜ベイWEST、LOGI’Q 広島、LOGI‘Q松戸コールドセンター
About 60% of people aged 18–25 “never cook at all”; a survey on young people’s cooking habits reveals what gets them started
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A survey conducted jointly by the ミツカングループ and 日本女子大学 found that about 60% of people aged 18–25 never cook at all, most commonly because “family members or people they live with cook for them.” The most common trigger for young people to start cooking is “moving out on their own,” and they prioritize convenience and ease of avoiding mistakes.
Santa is coming from Finland again this year! The “Japan-Finland Friendship Project” will visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Tamba, bringing dreams and smiles to children
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株式会社わかさ生活 will invite Santa Claus from Rovaniemi, Finland, from Nov. 2 to 9, 2026, and conduct the “Japan-Finland Friendship Project,” visiting schools and welfare facilities in Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Tamba. Public events will also be held at the Kyoto Shijo store and 2 stores in Nagoya.
“Scalp D Hair Root Scalp Shampoo Warm” combines hair follicle stem cell culture extract*1 with 3 warming ingredients*2. Experience fall/winter scalp care that feels gently warmed and relaxed with every shampoo*3
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アンファー株式会社 will release a limited-quantity warming shampoo, “Scalp D Hair Root Scalp Shampoo Warm,” from its men’s hair care brand “Scalp D Hair Root.”
Facts
Capacity: 300 ml
Price: ¥2,728 (tax included)
Available at drugstores starting Sunday, Nov. 1
Available from the official store starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4
The number of stores carrying the product has also grown to about 2 times the number at launch*6
Futa Sakai, Masayuki Nishida of YKK AP, and Minako Miyano of GO confirmed as speakers! “HRzine Day 2027 Winter” (held Feb. 3)
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株式会社翔泳社’s HR media outlet HRzine announced 3 speakers for “HRzine Day 2027 Winter,” an online event to be held on Feb. 3, 2027: Futa Sakai of 株式会社Momentor, Minako Miyano of GO株式会社, and Masayuki Nishida of YKK AP株式会社.
“Return home” to the place your heart calls home and celebrate the New Year with Naruto! “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato” Winter Homecoming Festival—Chapter 3: New Year’s rice-cake throwing, Naruto meet-and-greet and rock-paper-scissors tournament, held during the first 3 days of the year
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A New Year’s rice-cake throwing event, Naruto meet-and-greet and rock-paper-scissors tournament, limited to the first 3 days of the year, will be held from Jan. 1 to 3, 2027, at “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato” in Nijigen no Mori, an anime park on Awaji Island.
The definitive guide to current affairs! The trusted information atlas “Naruhodo Chizu-cho: World” and “Japan,” plus a 2-volume set, on sale Nov. 20
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株式会社昭文社ホールディングス and its subsidiary 株式会社昭文社 will release the 2027 editions of the information atlases “Naruhodo Chizu-cho: World” and “Japan,” as well as a 2-volume set, on Nov. 20, 2026.
株式会社タイトー announced that it will release the Nintendo Switch game “Taito Milestones 5” on Jan. 28, 2027, with preorders starting today. The game features 10 titles from 1978–1990 and was developed with support from ハムスター. Collaborative events with Takadanobaba Game Center Mikado and the first official “Space Invaders” tournament in about 10 years have also been announced.
New specified clinical study launched toward clinical implementation of “intestinal microbiota transplantation therapy” for ulcerative colitis
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順天堂大学 and メタジェンセラピューティクス株式会社 launched a multicenter randomized controlled trial of “antibiotic-combination intestinal microbiota transplantation therapy (A-FMT therapy)” for patients with active ulcerative colitis on Sept. 8, 2026.
Facts
Remission induction rate*1: 45.9%
More than 300,000 patients in Japan
From September 8, 2026
shortening the antibiotic treatment period to 5 days
Combat sports athlete Takeru and entertainer and actress Aoi Kawaguchi tapped as image models
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株式会社ドウシシャ will begin selling its new Fall/Winter 2026 Urban Smart exclusive collection, featuring combat sports athlete Takeru and entertainer and actress Aoi Kawaguchi as image models, at stores operated by Aeon Kyushu.
Facts
53 Aeon and Aeon Style stores
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
Capital: 4.993 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドウシシャ、U.S. POLO ASSN.、イオン九州株式会社
[Setting off from Okinawa for the “Universe of Poop”!] “Unko Museum OKINAWA” to hold its winter-only event “Winter Poop Space Journey 26-27” for the first time starting Thursday, December 3
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株式会社カヤック and 株式会社たのしいミュージアム will hold the winter-only event “Winter Poop Space Journey 26-27” at Unko Museum OKINAWA starting December 3, 2026.
Leverages releases “NALYSYS Electronic Contract,” enabling employment procedures in the cloud
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レバレジーズ株式会社 has launched “NALYSYS Electronic Contract,” a new feature of its AI HR platform “NALYSYS” that enables users to complete employment procedures in the cloud.
[Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium] A family outing! Family pair tickets for 仙台うみの杜水族館 × 仙台アンパンマンこどもミュージアム＆モール now on sale!
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仙台うみの杜水族館 and 仙台アンパンマンこどもミュージアム＆モール will sell family pair web tickets valid from November 4 to December 18, 2026. The price is 6,000 yen, tax included, for 1 preschool child and 1 adult.
[Survey on credit card use] More than half said they got their first credit card by university year 1 or 2. The top priorities when choosing a card were “no annual fee” and “ease of using points”
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According to a survey of people aged 18–24 conducted by 三井住友カード, more than half got their first credit card before entering university or by year 2, and the priorities when choosing a card were no annual fee and ease of using points. In addition, about 60% of new employees are considering reviewing their cards.
From “Mobile Suit Gundam,” T-shirts featuring a brush-painted Gundam with Mount Fuji and a Char’s Zaku II with a red Mount Fuji design are here!
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株式会社バンダイ will release 2 Mount Fuji design T-shirts in the “STRICT-G JAPAN” series at “STRICT-G,” an apparel shop inspired by the world of the Gundam series. Online reservations will open on “Premium Bandai” starting October 29, 2026, and general sales will begin at STRICT-G stores on October 31 of the same year.
2026 Para Art TOKYO 13th International Exchange Exhibition announces the “Aderans Award” from 1,121 entries from Japan and abroad
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株式会社アデランス selected and presented the “Aderans Award” to Saitō Saka’s “A Pod of Whales,” one of approximately 1,121 works submitted from Japan and abroad to the “2026 Para Art TOKYO 13th International Exchange Exhibition,” organized by 公益財団法人日本チャリティ協会. This marks the 6th consecutive year the award has been presented since 2021. The winning work is scheduled to be featured on the cover of the company’s CSR communications report, among other uses.
[Lodging tax to cover simple lodging facilities and private lodging businesses starting April 2027] Applications open for registration as special collection agents
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matsuri technologies株式会社 has begun accepting applications to register as a special collection agent following Tokyo’s lodging tax system revision, which will take effect in April 2027 and extend the tax to simple lodging facilities and private lodging businesses.
[Voice cast: Kōhei Amasaki & Katsuyuki Konishi] A hard-working rookie editor × an eccentric sweets-loving novelist: The story woven by “delicious” moments, Literary Masters’ Snacks, Volume 1 goes on sale and PV released!
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Volume 1 of Literary Masters’ Snacks, currently serialized on the web manga site web Action, went on sale on October 29, 2026, and a PV was released. The voice cast features Kōhei Amasaki and Katsuyuki Konishi.
NIWA Baked Sweet Potato Brûlée, available for a limited time in autumn, arrives at NIWA on the 7th floor of Kyoto Station Building
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株式会社ネイキッド will sell NIWA Baked Sweet Potato Brûlée, an autumn-only dessert, for 1,100 yen at NIWA on the 7th floor of Kyoto Station Building starting November 1, 2026. The launch is part of a collaboration with the ongoing art festival KYOTO AUTUMN ART STATION 2026.
Reducing the environmental impact of labels used on original products: Demonstration test begins with the adoption of an environmentally conscious new material
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン has begun a demonstration test at approximately 300 stores in Chiba and Narita cities to reduce the environmental impact of thermal labels on its original products. In collaboration with 大阪シーリング印刷株式会社, the company will use new labels made partly from wood-derived materials on approximately 15 bento items.
For those who want to enjoy seasonal vegetables at their very best! A recipe book brimming with the appeal of vegetables, Everyday Meals to Savor the Seasons, is now on sale.
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released YouTuber nushi kitchen life’s first book, Everyday Meals to Savor the Seasons, on October 29, 2026. The list price is 1,760 yen (tax included).
Aeon Fantasy’s initiative to raise awareness of children’s wheelchairs wins the Human Award at the Press Release Awards 2026!
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株式会社イオンファンタジー’s initiative to raise awareness of children’s wheelchairs won the Human Award at the Press Release Awards 2026. To mark the award, the company will begin distributing the 3rd edition of LaLa-chan’s children’s wheelchair marker holders free of charge from October 29, with 200 available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Facts
4,236 total entries
From Thursday, October 29
For the first 200 people
About 80% struggle with “misunderstandings”
Original実に約8割（80.4％）のご家族
1,285 stores in Japan and overseas combined
Companies mentioned：株式会社イオンファンタジー、株式会社PR TIMES、ソーシャル・エンライトメント株式会社、株式会社宣伝会議、日経クロストレンド、一般社団法人 mina family、イオンシネマ
HIS signs official travel partner agreement with BitSummit, one of Japan’s largest indie game festivals
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス（HIS） has signed an official travel partner agreement with BitSummit High, one of Japan’s largest indie game festivals, and will begin providing accommodation and transportation support for exhibitors and visitors.
Facts
The 3-day event recorded an all-time high of 68,208 visitors
mov launches its first support service for AICRAS, the user journey for choosing a business: the Kuchi-komi.com AI Search Optimization (AIO/LLMO) Agent
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株式会社mov operates Kuchi-komi.com, an all-in-one customer acquisition platform for businesses, and Visit Japan Lab, an inbound business media outlet. As the first support service for AICRAS, the user journey for choosing a business, it has launched the Kuchi-komi.com AI Search Optimization (AIO/LLMO) Agent. The service enables businesses to check how their stores are presented by ChatGPT and Google AI.
Facts
September 2026
The rate of visits to restaurants is 60.0%
55.2% of travelers have actually visited their accommodation
The product purchase rate is 59.5%
46.0% for dining
49.4% for accommodation
34.8% for apparel
45.4% for dining
62.9% for accommodation
40.3% for apparel
Connected to 32 websites, including its own corporate website!
NEC named a Leader in IDC’s report IDC MarketScape: Japan Datacenter Facilities Services 2026 Vendor Assessment
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NEC was named a Leader in IDC’s report IDC MarketScape: Japan Datacenter Facilities Services 2026 Vendor Assessment. The report cited operational reliability and an AI strategy centered on BluStellar among its strengths.
First in Japan: Successful demonstration of wireless remote monitoring and control of a robotic tractor using 850MHz-band Wi-Fi HaLow
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JA帯広かわにし, NEC, NECネッツエスアイ and Morse Micro successfully conducted a demonstration in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido of remote monitoring and control, as well as autonomous operation, of a robotic tractor using 850 MHz-band Wi-Fi HaLow. They confirmed that work could be carried out without video delay over a communication range of up to 1,000 m.
Establishing a jointly funded SPC with Ene Global to launch a high-voltage solar power business in earnest
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Tokyo Gas and エネグローバル established the jointly funded SPC エネグローバルテラグリーン1号合同会社 for a high-voltage solar power business, launching preparations in earnest for commercial operations to begin from April 2027 onward.
Facts
Approximately 35 sites
Total installed capacity of approximately 25,000 kW
A desktop PC combining high performance and space-saving design, also suited to AI applications. Equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4 and a card reader for business use. PRO DP80 AI A2G-405JP now on sale
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the PRO DP80 AI A2G-405JP, a slim business desktop PC equipped with インテル Core Ultra 5, on October 29, 2026.
An AI station that delivers a secure local LLM environment in a compact size; supports large-scale parameters with 128GB of unified memory; “PRO MAX EDGE AI+ 11M-008JP” launches
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will begin sales of “PRO MAX EDGE AI+ 11M-008JP,” equipped with 128GB of unified memory and capable of running 120B-class LLMs locally, on Nov. 5, 2026.
The ultimate flagship model delivers the finest gaming experience in MSI history; uncompromising visual beauty from QD-OLED and a wealth of AI gaming assistance features; “MEG X” launches
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will begin sales of the “MEG X” gaming monitor, featuring a QD-OLED panel and AI gaming assistance features, from late November 2026.
Care for belly fat and gut health with 2 types of bifidobacteria! “Bifidus W Bifidobacteria: Re:Body from the Gut” launches exclusively on 森永乳業’s online shop from Nov. 9 (Mon.)
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森永乳業 will launch “Bifidus W Bifidobacteria: Re:Body from the Gut,” a supplement with a food with function claims, on its online shop from Nov. 9.
[Held Nov. 6] Raccoon Commerce and ZenGroup to co-host cross-border e-commerce seminar on “Learning What Sells Overseas”
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株式会社ラクーンコマース and ZenGroup株式会社 will co-host a cross-border e-commerce seminar on Nov. 6, 2026, sharing insights on products that sell overseas and expanding sales channels.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
The group has more than 3.6 million members overall
To 175 countries and regions
A total of more than 10.5 million products shipped
More than 2 million listed products
As a tool for expanding sales channels to 500,000 stores across regions
For retailers, more than 3,000 exhibiting companies and
Launched in 2015 as the cross-border e-commerce version of “Super Delivery”
From everyday wear to formal occasions! 8 new stainless-steel Apple Watch bands that add an elegant touch to your wrist
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エレコム株式会社 launched 8 stainless-steel bands for Apple Watch in mid-October. Available in 2 types, Milanese and 3-link, they are priced from 2,982 yen to 4,345 yen before tax.
Protect your Apple Watch from scratches and impacts! New full-coverage cases with a range of features, including high transparency, water resistance and impact resistance
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エレコム株式会社 launched full-coverage cases for Apple Watch that protect against scratches and impacts in mid-October. Its lineup includes ZEROSHOCK series cases and full-coverage cases made with high-transparency reinforced glass, with models offering features such as water resistance, impact resistance and high transparency.
2-in-1 powerful suction and air duster! A cordless handheld vacuum cleaner with a charging stand, 5 types of attachments and a variety of uses launches
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エレコム株式会社 launched a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner with a charging stand and 2-in-1 powerful suction and air duster functions.
Facts
Up to approximately 17,000Pa
Main unit weighs approximately 460g
5 types of attachments
Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング、USB Implementers Forum
At a NITE course, エレコム introduces its safety measures and quality-control initiatives for products equipped with lithium-ion batteries
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Shohei Mitsui, deputy general manager of the Quality Assurance Department at エレコム株式会社, will speak at the “Product Safety Field: NITE Course for FY2026,” hosted by NITE on Nov. 18, 2026, introducing safety measures and quality-control initiatives for products equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Capacity: 3,000 people
ELECOM was founded in 1986
Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、独立行政法人製品評価技術基盤機構、NITE、Microsoft Teams
As demand for “a treat for myself” rises in December, 2 winter-limited “Hyoketsu Reward Sparkling” products launch: apple and pear, featuring seasonal fruit and a pleasant fizz
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Kirin Beer will launch the winter-limited “Hyoketsu Reward Apple Sparkling” and “Hyoketsu Reward Pear Sparkling” nationwide from Dec. 1. As seasonal limited-time products from the “Hyoketsu” brand, which has surpassed approximately 15 billion bottles in cumulative sales, they offer a vibrant flavor made with seasonal fruit and cater to year-end demand for “a treat.”
Facts
Approximately 15 billion bottles sold cumulatively
The set-meal restaurant “やよい軒,” operated by 株式会社プレナス, will begin airing its in-store BGM content “Music Gig” on Nov. 1, featuring 4 members of the group 超特急 as guests.
Calbee turns the goodness and nutrition of soybeans into a snack! “Saya Daizu Savory Soy Sauce Flavor” launches with a renewed soy sauce taste; non-fried, with 11.9g of protein per 1 bag (53g)
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カルビー株式会社 will launch “Saya Daizu Savory Soy Sauce Flavor,” a snack that packs in the goodness and nutrition of soybeans, nationwide on Nov. 2, 2026. Made using a non-fried process, each 1 bag (53g) contains 11.9g of protein.
A limited-time event, “Music and Video Treasure Hunt,” featuring used CDs, DVDs and vinyl records, will be held at 枚方T-SITE from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, 2026.
トランスコスモス wins contract to operate the administrative office for the Small Business Profitability Enhancement Support Program run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center
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トランスコスモス has been contracted to handle grant administration for the Small Business Profitability Enhancement Support Program run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center. Following its expert dispatch program, the company will provide one-stop support and seek to improve administrative efficiency and transparency through digital transformation and standardized reviews.
Strawberries take center stage in Christmas cakes! A dazzling cake collection from strawberry sweets specialist VERY RUBY CUT
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VERY RUBY CUT, the strawberry sweets brand of 株式会社グレープストーン, will begin taking reservations for its Christmas cake collection on Nov. 1, 2026. Cakes in sizes 5 and 3 will be sold at エキュート品川店.
Collaboration with ダッシングディバ ニューヨーク: 5 New York collaboration designs commemorating the 20th anniversary, available at 24 locations nationwide from Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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Nail salon operator ダッシングディバ will mark the company's 20th anniversary by offering 5 collaboration designs with its home-country brand, ダッシングディバ ニューヨーク, at 24 locations nationwide starting Nov. 1, 2026.
As consumers become more budget-conscious, why are premium teas selling? The front lines of the “polarization of food”
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold “JFEX WINTER (the 9th International Food and Beverage Business Negotiation Week)” at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026. Citing research by デロイト トーマツ グループ, it discusses trends such as the “polarization of food” and selective spending, as well as a variety of exhibiting products, including premium tea and Korean cuisine.
Shoulder bags and leather charms made from soft camel-colored Himeji leather and embossed with Miffy designs arrive at the popular picture-book character Miffy's flower shop, フラワーミッフィー, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026!
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Three new Miffy-design products, including shoulder bags and charms made with Himeji leather, will go on sale at フラワーミッフィー, operated by ベネリック株式会社, starting Nov. 6, 2026.
株式会社朝日新聞社 will launch a new series, “Correspondents' Reports Connecting the Lives of Dogs and Cats,” on its pet media outlet sippo in collaboration with マース ジャパン リミテッド. Twelve employees will report on animal rescue groups. Five articles covering 5 groups nationwide are scheduled for publication starting in October 2026.
Facts
Twelve employees of マース ジャパン リミテッド
This year, in more than 30 countries worldwide
マース ジャパン リミテッド has also been involved since 2024
It has reported and published 10,000 articles to date
Three employees
In fiscal 2026, it will report on 5 groups nationwide
[シェラトン都ホテル大阪] Christmas limited-time menu launches: Enjoy French cuisine featuring the “world's three great delicacies,” plus a one-night-only event for “ザ・マッカラン,” a hit last year
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シェラトン都ホテル大阪 will hold a Christmas limited-time French dinner and Chinese cuisine course, as well as a “ザ・マッカラン” collaboration night, starting in December 2026.
マイナビ announces “マイナビ 2027 Graduate Student Career Intent Survey, Mid-October: Job Hunting and Career Decisions”
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株式会社マイナビ has announced the results of its mid-October career intent survey of university students graduating in 2027. Among internship participants, 78.3% had finished their job search by the end of June, while about 30% of students without job offers had applied to companies.
[BEB5軽井沢] Aurora lights up the winter night sky as stars spread beneath your feet! First-ever “BEB Aurora Night,” offering spectacular views in the courtyard
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星野リゾート's BEB5軽井沢 will hold its first “BEB Aurora Night” from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. The winter-only event will feature aurora and starry-sky projection mapping in the courtyard.
Cumulative sales top 100 million bottles! First herbal tea joins the series supervised by “Afternoon Tea”! “ファミマル Lemon Myrtle Herbal Tea” launches in limited quantities: Refresh with its invigorating aroma
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch “ファミマル Lemon Myrtle Herbal Tea,” an herbal tea supervised by the tea brand “Afternoon Tea,” operated by Ivy Company, in limited quantities starting Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative sales have surpassed 100 million bottles
[J.S. BURGERS CAFE] Special collaboration burgers commemorating the 25th anniversary of the film “Fast & Furious” go on sale Nov. 5!
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J.S. BURGERS CAFE, a burger restaurant operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will launch a collaboration product with ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ライセンシング LLC on Nov. 5 to mark the 25th anniversary of the film “Fast & Furious.”
Facts
The film “Fast & Furious,” marking its 25th anniversary
The second stop on レチスパ's nationwide sauna facility tour will be at Osaka's うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park! Try a lather-free cream shampoo that “speaks for itself”
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レチスパ, the hair and skin care brand of 株式会社エイチームウェルネス, will hold the second leg of its nationwide sauna facility tour at Osaka's うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park from Nov. 4 to 17, 2026. The event will offer hands-on trials of its lather-free cream shampoo and run a social media campaign.
[TAC proprietary data] Analysis of score trends in the 2026 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant first-stage exam: Finance and Accounting rose 6.4 points year on year
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TAC株式会社 has analyzed score trends in the 2026 first-stage Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant exam. It reported that the average score for Finance and Accounting rose 6.4 points year on year, while Small and Medium Enterprise Management and Small and Medium Enterprise Policy fell 9.4 points.
Facts
The total number of data points for fiscal 2026 is 1,923
The average score for Finance and Accounting was 59.2 points
Business Management Theory rose 6.0 points to 64.4 points
Management Information Systems rose 5.9 points to 60.4 points
Small and Medium Enterprise Management and Small and Medium Enterprise Policy fell 9.4 points, from 68.6 points the previous year to 59.2 points
Fell 9.4 points, from 68.6 points the previous year to 59.2 points
Tennozu's waterfront takes center stage! “The Little Mermaid” water opera to make its debut over ３ consecutive nights
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The water opera “The Little Mermaid,” organized by the Tennozu Canal Side Revitalization Association, will be performed for the first time at Tennozu Canal for 3 consecutive nights from November 6 to 8, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Nov. 8, 2026
5 people
Limited to 100 seats
60 minutes
SS seats: ¥30,000
S seats: 10,000 yen
A seat: ¥7,000
U25 seats: 3,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 天王洲・キャナルサイド活性化協会、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、モアザンミュージカル、Studio OVA、VIZ Media
The blissful Christmas buffet where you can meet the long-awaited Santa Claus from your dreams is back this year!
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ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will hold the “Christmas Buffet 2026, Where You Can Meet Santa” on December 12 and 13, 2026. The buffet will feature a gift hand-delivery service by a foreign Santa Claus and the hotel’s signature roast beef.
First-ever event! Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu’s “Sake Festival” opens Nov. 1! Venue map featuring renowned sake brands released
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ぴあ株式会社 and 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 are co-hosting “Sake Festival 2026,” which will be held for the first time at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu from November 1 to 3, 2026. The event overview and vendor information are now available. Carefully selected sake breweries and craft sake breweries from across Japan will take part, and a food truck supervised by 玉ひで will also be there.
カプコン will stream the program “Capcom TV Challenge!!” on YouTube at 8 p.m. on October 29, with the Tosa Brothers taking on “Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen” and the opening demo of “Monster Hunter Wilds” on Nintendo Switch 2.
Life-size statues of “Rathalos, King of the Skies” and “Lagiacrus, King of the Great Sea” make their grand entrance!!
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Life-size statues of Rathalos and Lagiacrus from the “Monster Hunter” series will be installed at Mitsui Outlet Park Fukuoka Marinoa, scheduled to open in April 2027.
New tablet stand manages up to 15 tablets and laptops in a compact space, with adjustable dividers to fit the devices being installed
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サンワサプライ has launched the “PDA-STN93W” stand, which can manage up to 15 tablets or laptops in a compact space. It features adjustable dividers, cushioning foam, and an anti-slip function.
Awareness of “LGBTQ+” exceeds 90%, while acceptance varies with personal connections to LGBTQ+ people — Panasonic Electric Works conducts large-scale employee survey on LGBTQ+
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A Panasonic Electric Works survey on employee attitudes toward LGBTQ+ found that awareness exceeded 90% and acceptance exceeded 80%. However, those with personal connections to LGBTQ+ people tended to show greater acceptance and more considerate behavior.
Facts
Approximately 10,000 individual employees in Japan
Responses were received from 5,673 people
92.6% answered that they “know about it”
The overall figure was 37.3%
43.9% among people in their 20s and younger
45.3% among people in their 30s
31.9% among people in their 50s
27.6% among people aged 60 and older
Reached 81.8%
90.2% showed an accepting attitude toward LGBTQ+ people
The figure was just 76.9% among those without such personal connections
A difference of 13.3 percentage points was observed
53.5% answered that they “do so”
66.2% said they try to be mindful of their words and actions with LGBTQ+ people in mind
compared with 46.1% of those without such personal connections
A difference of 20.1 percentage points was observed
60.2% of management-level employees answered that they “do so”
51.5% of management-level employees expressed willingness
We can keep going because we’re not alone. New bonds take root on a journey to gather limes! “Alchemist Academy 6: The Forgotten Fortress (Latter Part)” to be published — Izumi Novels’ October release
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株式会社インプレス will publish the web novel “Alchemist Academy 6: The Forgotten Fortress (Latter Part)” under its Izumi Novels label on October 30, 2026.
“Considerate T Drive,” which calls for considerate driving behavior, revamped
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JAF revamped its traffic safety awareness campaign “Considerate T Drive” on October 29, 2026, and introduced an endorsement program for companies and organizations.
[Seeking 30 elementary school student monitors] Try out full-scale dinosaur models, magic, and a magic wand before launch! New “Gakken Science and Learning Play” series
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, is launching a campaign to recruit a total of 30 elementary school student monitors for 3 products—a dinosaur model, a magic kit, and a magic wand kit—ahead of the launch of its new “Gakken Science and Learning Play” series.
Facts
Starts October 29, 2026 (Thu.)
Approximately 40 cm long
15 types of full-scale magic tricks
10 people each
Price: ¥2,860 (tax included)
Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Report on “Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Autumn”: “The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game” segment
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株式会社ブシロード held “Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Autumn” on October 28, 2026, and announced plans for “The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game.” Booster Pack vol. 8 goes on sale October 30, and vol. 9 is scheduled for release in winter 2027.
[Praised by game streamer Retort!] “Bosozoku Yakai,” a visual novel depicting a terrifying gathering where motorcycle gang members tell ghost stories, gets a print edition!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced on October 30, 2026, that “Bosozoku Yakai,” a horror visual novel by Banjo Saito, will be published as a book. It includes a recommendation from game streamer Retort, and a manga adaptation has also been confirmed for spring 2027.
Facts
Goes on sale October 30, 2026 (Fri.)
List price: ¥1,705 (¥1,550 + tax)
Tyrano Game Fest 2019
A manga adaptation is also set to begin serialization in spring 2027