アップリンク広島 launches “CINEMA FOR THE FUTURE,” a crowdfunding support initiative
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有限会社アップリンク has launched “CINEMA FOR THE FUTURE,” a crowdfunding support initiative for アップリンク広島 cinema & cafe, scheduled to open on the 6th floor of “パセーラ” in central Hiroshima in spring 2027. The first installment includes free YouTube streaming of the film “顔たち、ところどころ” and a special screening of “デヴィッド・リンチ：アートライフ” for 100 yen.
Facts
Spring 2027
6th floor
100 yen
October 30
Nov. 1
Nov. 4
November 12
Companies mentioned：有限会社アップリンク、アップリンク広島、アップリンク吉祥寺、アップリンク京都、Agnès Varda-JR-Ciné-Tamaris、Social Animals、Duck Diver Films、Kong Gulerod Film
Launch of a research report on global companies’ web communication trends and seminar videos
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株式会社ミツエーリンクス, in collaboration with the UK’s Bowen Craggs社, has begun offering a Japanese translation of the research report “Index Snapshot” on global companies’ web communication trends, along with an archive of seminar videos. It also plans to hold the in-person event “Corporate Digital Communication Summit 2026” on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
4 reports available for download
Every year since 2023
Seminars held from 2023 to 2026
For 4 years to date
Scheduled to be held on Nov. 11, 2026
Serving companies in 26 countries around the world
Online communication channels of 200 companies worldwide
Dating back to 1990, a period that could be called the dawn of the IT sector
Flows, a personal information and information asset management platform, launches risk-management templates for workplace use of generative AI
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株式会社WeDraft has begun offering templates for managing risks associated with workplace use of generative AI through its personal information and information asset management platform, “Flows.”
Niigata Rice Fair at Michelin Guide-listed restaurants
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新潟県 is holding a “Niigata Rice Fair” at 5 Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, where chefs will serve dishes showcasing the distinctive qualities of Niigata rice.
Check the size balance of artificial trees and pots on screen, supporting designers’ greenery proposals
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横浜ディスプレイミュージアム, operated by 株式会社ポピー, has launched a “Tree and Pot Coordination” feature that lets users check the size balance of artificial trees and pots online. Designers can show customers images of different options, and the feature supports compositing the items into photos of spaces and printing them, helping with proposals for commercial spaces.
海外ショップオーナーズ倶楽部, operated by 株式会社RUSHAH, held an online workshop on Oct. 11, 2026, to teach participants about overseas sales using Shopee. More than 40 people took part.
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026
More than 40 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社RUSHAH、Shopee、Shopee Japan
Shizuoka-born “ニュー民藝” exhibits at the Shimizu Cruise Festival, bringing the appeal of Japan’s beautiful crafts directly to visitors from overseas.
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株式会社ニュー民藝 exhibited at the “Shimizu Cruise Festival,” held in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, on Oct. 17, 2026, introducing Japanese crafts such as ceramics and lacquerware to visitors from overseas. Against a backdrop of contraction in the traditional crafts industry and growth in the global art market, the company aims to create a new market that carries culture forward alongside the stories of craftspeople.
Facts
Oct. 17, 2026
The number of workers fell from approximately 288,000 in 1979
to approximately 48,000 in fiscal 2022
Production value also shrank from approximately 540 billion yen in 1983
That year, the market had contracted to approximately 105 billion yen
The global art and antiques market in 2025 is estimated at approximately 59.6 billion U.S. dollars
“Forest Maze,” a puzzle-solving forest walk created by a “no-cut forestry company,” opens Oct. 31. Use a letter from 60 years ago as a clue to seal away the forest monsters
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株式会社武田林業 will hold “えひめ森林迷宮,” a puzzle-solving forest walk organized by Ehime Prefecture, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 27, 2026. Participants will walk through the forest using a letter from 60 years ago as a clue and learn about the “forest cycle” by solving the weaknesses of monsters representing forestry challenges.
アドバンスコンポジット, winner of IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD, establishes a Kyoto branch in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture
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アドバンスコンポジット, winner of IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD, has established a Kyoto branch at ZET-BASE KYOTO in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, to promote industry-academia-government collaboration and research and development of new materials.
Roomy yet sleek: MORLEN's genuine leather tote bag launches for advance sale on Makuake
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近江グローバルサービス株式会社 has launched advance sales on Makuake for MORLEN, a large-capacity leather tote bag made from Italian cowhide. The bag is available for backing at a limited price, compared with the regular price of 36,800 yen.
武蔵境自動車教習所’s “Visual Impairment Driving Experience Project” named an ACC finalist in the design category of ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS
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株式会社武蔵境自動車教習所’s “Visual Impairment Driving Experience Project” has been named an ACC finalist in the design category of the 2026 ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.
Facts
2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS
Companies mentioned：株式会社武蔵境自動車教習所、ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS、株式会社千代田ラフト
“GX-ETS Practical Seminar 2026,” which drew more than 120 applications for its first session, to hold its second session online on Nov. 19 (Thursday)
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株式会社FIY, which operates the decarbonization media outlet CaboCre, announced that it will hold the second session of “GX-ETS Practical Seminar 2026” online on Nov. 19, 2026. The first session drew more than 120 applications.
NY-based premium tea brand HARNEY & SONS presents “tea with a story” for this year’s year-end gifts, including tins associated with the British royal family and メトロポリタン美術館, in 5 varieties
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NY-based premium tea brand HARNEY & SONS, operated by 株式会社メディカ・ライン, will offer 5 tea gift sets for the year-end gift season through its official online store and directly operated shops.
Facts
Price: ¥3,780 (tax included)
Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
Price: from 6,576 yen (tax included)
Price: from 8,952 yen (tax included)
Price: from 8,304 yen (tax included)
132 yen extra (tax included)
Orders of 6,500 yen or more (tax included)
More than 300 flavors
53 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：HARNEY & SONS、株式会社メディカ・ライン、メトロポリタン美術館、THE MET、Historic Royal Palaces
Shoes you can slip on hands-free are no longer unusual at clinics: 1 in every 4 shoe orders
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株式会社ティーエッチエス announced that an analysis of order data from April to September 2026 found that hands-free styles accounted for 15.9% of medical shoe orders, approximately 3.2 times the share in the same period a year earlier. The figure reached 25.4% among clinics and medical practices, driven by the spread of new models added from October 2025 onward.
Facts
Hands-free styles accounted for 15.9% of orders
4.9% in the same period a year earlier
Rose to approximately 3.2 times the 4.9% recorded in the same period a year earlier
These new models account for 81.2% of sales of hands-free styles
25.4% among members at clinics and medical practices
17 medical shoe models are currently classified as “hands-free”
Precision spring maker 布施精密発條 marks its 70th anniversary and releases 2 apps connecting pregnancy and parenting
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Precision spring maker 布施精密発條, founded 70 years ago, has launched 3 apps—キミヲマツ, キミノキロク and キミトニテル—under its new business brand Fuse Studio, connecting pregnancy and parenting.
Facts
Launched on the App Store in October 2026
Became available in August 2026
Since its founding in 1956
The monthly plan costs 480 yen
The one-time purchase plan costs 980 yen
The company has more than 150 business partners
It offers more than 4,000 product varieties annually
Motsunabe, but make it mala tang!? “Mala tang motsunabe” made with Japanese Black Wagyu offal launches at 一鳥一炭 喜志本店 on Nov. 1! Launch special: 1,480 yen during November
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株式会社きらく will begin serving a new menu item, “Mala tang motsunabe,” at the yakitori restaurant 一鳥一炭 喜志本店 on Nov. 1, 2026. It will be available for a launch special price of 1,480 yen (1,628 yen including tax) during November.
Facts
Operates 76 restaurants
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Regular price: 1,580 yen
1,738 yen, tax included
Original1人前1,480円
¥1,628 including tax
Through Monday, Nov. 30
3 options: flat glass noodles, corn noodles and champon noodles
Gemini’s Gems to become read-only on Nov. 17 and be deleted on Dec. 17. With GPTs ending on Dec. 11, a free 3-question check is now available to see what will and won’t transfer
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WeSales株式会社 has released a free check page that lets users confirm the deadlines and migration details for personal accounts in 3 questions, following the discontinuation and migration of Google Gemini’s Gem and ChatGPT’s GPTs.
LINE marketing support provider FancyWebmate releases free “LINE Video Utilization Guide” to boost applications and bookings
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FancyWebmate株式会社, which builds and manages LINE official accounts, has released a free “LINE Video Utilization Guide” compiling tips on incorporating videos into LINE messages to drive applications and bookings.
Facts
LINE support for more than 400 accounts to date
3 sectors: online schools, real estate sales and clinics
We make it standard practice to incorporate videos at each point when the customer's status changes.
Application rate among LINE registrants at online schools: from about 7%
Application rate among LINE registrants at online schools: ... to about 15%
Transition rate to individual consultations in real estate transactions: from about 5–10%
Transition rate to individual consultations in real estate transactions: ... to about 35%
Booking rate at clinics: from about 5%
Booking rate at clinics: ... to about 12–13%
From the opening 15 seconds of content through the call to action (CTA)
Quote requests for an e-commerce business: 2.69 times as many
An average of 24.6 requests per day
Based on a library of approximately 300 video scripts
We offer an initial free consultation, limited to 5 companies each month
Meeting growing demand for cut-resistant gloves. Simon expands its cut-resistant glove series, proposing solutions to on-site challenges with added impact resistance, puncture resistance and cold-weather protection
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株式会社シモン will expand its cut-resistant glove lineup (CR-188, CR-700, CR-189), which features added impact resistance, puncture resistance and cold-weather protection, to meet growing demand in settings such as metalworking and construction sites.
A 3D photo booth where visitors can take commemorative photos with Ao Oni is coming to “Ao Oni × 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ: Ao Oni Festival Blueberry Festival”!
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株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント and 株式会社OpenHeart will install and begin offering “Ao Oni 3D Photo,” a photo experience that composites visitors and Ao Oni into the same 3D space, at an event held at 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ from October 23 to November 23, 2026, under an IP license for “Ao Oni” from LiTMUS株式会社.
BBIX and HTNet add “HTNet Kanazawa Center” as an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) location
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BBIX and HTNet have added “HTNet Kanazawa Center” as an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) location and will begin offering “HTNet Cloud powered by OCF” on November 1, 2026.
2026 Christmas cakes from Grand Chef 近藤 at pound cake specialist “パティスリーパブロフ”
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Pound cake specialist “パティスリーパブロフ” will begin taking reservations for Christmas cakes by Grand Chef 近藤康和 on November 1, 2026. The selection includes classic shortcakes, a premium 3-tier cake and limited-edition petits fours, available at 7 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and online.
[New product] Intensive repair powered by silk※1. For smooth-feeling, moisturized hair from root to tip and a sleek, straight finish※2: “Hair Dolce Silky Touch Hair Mask” launches
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株式会社LiHA will launch “Hair Dolce Silky Touch Hair Mask,” an intensive-repair hair mask containing silk ingredients, in October 2026 under its hair care brand “Hair Dolce.”
Medical phrasebooks for communicating by pointing in Vietnamese, Tagalog and Brazilian Portuguese, “HELP YOU,” to launch in late November
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一般社団法人つつつつつ will release Vietnamese, Tagalog and Brazilian Portuguese editions of the medical phrasebook “HELP YOU” in late November 2026. Each costs 1,650 yen (tax included).
“I can’t choose, so I won’t buy” — 77.5% have had a bad experience with their first EC purchase. “Rekotto,” a product diagnostic tool that resolves indecision in a few questions, launches in November
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Burst株式会社 will launch “Rekotto,” a product diagnostic tool for e-commerce, in November 2026 and is seeking launch partners. According to a survey by MMD研究所, 77.5% of people making their first cosmetics purchase through e-commerce said they had had a bad experience.
NovaSpine brings next-generation spinal implants to market in less than 6 months through collaboration with 3D Systems
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3D Systems announced that regulatory approval and the first shipment of “DIVA 3D One,” a next-generation cervical fusion implant developed in collaboration with NovaSpine, were achieved in less than 6 months from the start of the project. The implant is manufactured using the DMP Flex 350 Dual and Titanium Grade 23, and complies with EU MDR.
Facts
Less than 6 months
More than 30,000 units
More than 25 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社スリーディー・システムズ・ジャパン、NovaSpine、3D Systems
LivMap, a shared map for teams, now supports Starlink Direct
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LivMap, a shared map app provided by 株式会社はんぽさき, now supports SpaceX’s satellite communications service Starlink Direct and has been listed on the official pages of au, ドコモ and SoftBank. This enables real-time information sharing even outside mobile coverage areas.
日本豆乳協会 announced that soymilk production in the July–September quarter of fiscal 2026 reached 125,380 kL, or 105.7% of the same period a year earlier. Rising demand for unadjusted soymilk is driving the overall market, and annual production is forecast to reach a record high.
新潟県南魚沼市 has confirmed its participation in “Furusato Nozei - Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 新潟県南魚沼市 has entered the “Community Development for Safety and Preparedness Award” category of the “Furusato Tax—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026.
[Event Report] Misfits株式会社, which builds learning communities, supported “Akikai,” the annual awards event of the art school “GAG,” founded by Masaya Ichi
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Misfits株式会社 supported “Akikai,” the annual awards event of the art school “GAG,” founded by Masaya Ichi.
Meguro’s English-specialist school ENGLISH-X launches winter courses at the special price of 2,980 yen!
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ENGLISH-X, an English-specialist school operated by 株式会社スリースパイス, will offer 2026 winter courses for junior high, high school, and high school graduates at the special price of 2,980 yen.
VITURE to open domestic preorders on Oct. 29 for “Phantom Beast XR Glasses,” an official collaboration model with “Phantom Blade Zero”
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VITURE Inc. announced that domestic preorders for “Phantom Beast XR Glasses,” an official collaboration model with S-GAME’s game “Phantom Blade Zero,” and the separately sold “VITURE HDMI to USB-C Adapter Cable” will begin on Oct. 29, 2026.
Real estate choices are shifting from “which property” to “who to entrust it to.” “Agent Connect Award 2026,” celebrating agents’ work and trust, set for Dec. 9!
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Agent Connect株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Agent Connect Award 2026” on Dec. 9, 2026, to recognize the trustworthiness and expertise of real estate agents. The award prioritizes user evaluations over sales, and the first-place winner will receive prizes including a large poster displayed at the nearest station. A keynote address by Yoshinobu Sakimoto, representative director of 株式会社GO STRAIGHT, has also been confirmed.
Apoplus Career to hold hands-on food education events featuring fermented foods at 11 locations nationwide
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アポプラスキャリア株式会社, with sponsorship from 株式会社ピックルスコーポレーション, held hands-on food education events featuring fermented foods at 11 locations nationwide to promote employee health and encourage communication.
Facts
11 locations nationwide
176 employees across the company
102 people took part in the online food education quiz and survey
Response rate: 58.0%
Positive rating: 99.0%
During the period from Sept. 1 to Sept. 18, 2026
Median time required: approximately 4 minutes 20 seconds
Participants’ average score was 91.0 points
People in their 20s and 30s accounted for 61.8% of the total
“Floor Sofa” debuts from LOOSY, with the lightness of a floor chair and the comfort of a sofa; the brand has sold a cumulative 25,000 units
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Little Rooms株式会社 is launching the “LOOSY Floor Sofa,” combining the lightness of a floor chair with the comfort of a sofa, under the LOOSY brand, which has sold a cumulative 25,000 units. Early reservations open on Nov. 11, with 10% off for the first 100 units.
[Nov. 5 and Nov. 6] “Tokyo Living Festival Plus 2026,” a trade fair focused on lifestyle-related products, to be held!
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公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社 will hold “Tokyo Living Festival Plus 2026” on Nov. 5 and 6 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Building in Asakusa. 61 companies will exhibit, showcasing the potential of lifestyle-related products and the TOKYO brand.
東京都交響楽団 will perform at 練馬文化センター on March 3, 2027, playing works including “Pictures at an Exhibition” under the baton of Keita Matsui. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4, 2026.
Permanent display of VANLIFE ROOMKIT begins at トヨタカローラ埼玉 concept store “ＴＣＳ三郷上彦名”
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株式会社YURT will permanently display a demo vehicle equipped with the “VANLIFE ROOMKIT” car-camping kit designed for the Sienta at トヨタカローラ埼玉’s concept store “ＴＣＳ三郷上彦名” starting Oct. 1, 2026. The product will also be available at all 28 トヨタカローラ埼玉 locations from Feb. 26, 2026, and is planned for use in activities by municipalities with which disaster-prevention agreements have been signed.
[喪服レスキュー] Launch of “スーツレスキュー,” an unmanned business suit rental service
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喪服レスキュー株式会社 has launched “スーツレスキュー,” an unmanned business suit rental service. Operations at the Shibuya store will begin on Nov. 5, 2026. Customers can reserve and pay by smartphone, then try on and take home suits at any time, including early morning and late at night.
Autumn rites and memorial services where Shinto deities and Buddhas are jointly honored. Osaka Memorial Park holds the “Mitama Festival” at the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb,” reading aloud the names of 64 people
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大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社 and 株式会社前方後円墳 held the autumn memorial rite “Mitama Festival” at the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” on Sept. 26, 2026, reading aloud the names of 64 people.
Digital Manufacturing Council signs licensee agreement with Microsoft for educational Minecraft learning program “Build Challenge”
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特定非営利活動法人デジタルものづくり協議会 has signed a licensee agreement with Microsoft for the educational Minecraft learning program “Build Challenge” and will promote its adoption in Japan through the nationwide expansion of the Minecraft Cup and teacher training.
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
More than 13,000 children in total
A cumulative total of 4,332 works
Held nationwide since 2019
The Minecraft Cup, which has continued for 8 years
“Performance Medicine × World-Class Sleep” to be held in Osaka! Exploring ways to improve athletic performance and prevent sports accidents through knowledge that supports top athletes
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An announcement of a hands-on workshop on performance medicine and sleep in Osaka, hosted by オルソグループ. Aimed at improving the performance of top athletes and preventing accidents, the workshop will be led by Dr. 二重作拓也 and 矢野達人.
The 20th コラボハウスグループ location opens in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture. A community event celebrating the opening will be held on November 23.
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株式会社シンプルハウス, a group company of 株式会社コラボハウス, will open シンプルデザインホーム西条店 in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on November 16, 2026. It will be the group’s 20th location, and an opening celebration event will be held on November 23.
First location in Hong Kong! Hakata tempura specialty restaurant 博多天ぷらやまや Hong Kong Causeway Bay Store to open in early November!
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株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with 叙福樓集團有限公司 and will open the first 博多天ぷらやまや location in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, in early November 2026.
Facts
Early November 2026
70 seats
12:00～22:00
168 hours
Companies mentioned：株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ、やまや、叙福樓集團有限公司、LH GROUP LIMITED
焼肉スエヒロ館 日野店 reopens after renovations! Limited-time special sale!
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焼肉スエヒロ館 Hino Store has reopened after renovations, adding a salad and dessert bar and a pancake and soft-serve ice cream bar. Limited-time sales on yakiniku platter sets and drinks will be offered, and app members will receive a ¥1,000-off coupon.
Lift lashes from the roots for wide-awake eyes, with results like a lash perm! The “ひとえ・奥ぶたえ用カーラー” eyelash curler gets a limited-edition color inspired by the winter night sky.
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〈Starlit Blue〉, a limited-edition color inspired by the winter night sky, will be available from November 13, 2026, in the “ひとえ・奥ぶたえ用カーラー” from the “アイプチ” brand by イミュ株式会社.
Special sale celebrating アスティ静岡’s 35th anniversary and reopening after renovations
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The commercial complex アスティ静岡, operated by ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社, will sell the event-exclusive “静岡みかんぴよりんおでかけセット” and Piyorin merchandise for 2 days only, November 26 and 27, 2026, to mark its 35th anniversary and reopening after renovations.
【soel】Special event with KOS PILATES on Sunday, November 8. An opportunity to reconnect with mind and body through fragrance and Pilates
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株式会社Lohb’s holistic beauty brand soel will hold a special event with KOS PILATES, a women-only machine Pilates studio in Hirao, Fukuoka, on November 8, 2026. The event will offer fragrance and self-care activities, including a fragrance workshop and gifts for participants.
【November sessions full】Additional spots added for December and January for physical AI theory training at 東京大学, following strong demand! Sessions in February and March also confirmed
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株式会社commissure announced additional spots for December 2026 and January 2027, as well as sessions in February and March 2027, for its “Physical AI Theory Training,” after the November 2026 sessions filled up.
Hydrogen inhaler manufacturer SUISO JAPAN obtains patent for “hydrogen agriculture system” that uses hydrogen water in farming (Patent No. 7944113)
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株式会社SUISO JAPAN has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7944113) for a “hydrogen agriculture system” that uses hydrogen water in farming. The company is applying technology developed as a hydrogen inhaler manufacturer to agriculture, aiming to stabilize its hydrogen water generation, spraying and circulation systems. It plans to package the system and pursue joint research with local governments and research institutions, with the goal of expanding distribution of crops grown with hydrogen water.
Be Healthy releases free guide to using Instagram for businesses
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株式会社ビーヘルシー has released a free guide to using Instagram for businesses. The 22-page document explains everything from planning posts to analyzing results and making improvements; a PDF download URL will be sent by email.
樹林AI CEO オオイ・ライス and Chairman 大沢幸弘 to appear at the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival
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樹林AI CEO オオイ・ライス and Chairman 大沢幸弘 will appear at the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival, to be held in Tokyo from October 31 to November 2, 2026.
NewMatch’s “Club” holds its 6th collaborative project with a creator. The “Pickleball Club” with multi-creator Swhite will take place in Katsushika, Tokyo, on Sunday, November 8
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ONE株式会社 announced that it will hold its 6th collaborative event, “Pickleball Club w/Swhite,” hosted by multi-creator Swhite, in the “Club” real-event feature of the offline SNS NewMatch in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 8, 2026.
[Low-cost, high-quality 個別指導キャンパス] “Useful Columns” on test preparation, entrance exams, and improving grades now available on the official website
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個別指導キャンパス has begun publishing “Useful Columns” on studying and entrance exams on its official website. It is also offering free tuition as a benefit to mark its 33rd anniversary.
Facts
Operates approximately 370 schools nationwide
33rd anniversary benefits
Up to 12 lessons free
Pair enrollment discount: up to 8 lesson fees waived
Tuition is about 60% of that at other one-on-one tutoring schools
Tuition waived for 3 months if grades do not improve
80% of students at our cram school are referred by friends
Aeon’s next-generation automated model center for logistics reform, “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD,” begins operations
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Aeon, Aeon Global SCM, and 株式会社Mujin will begin full-scale operations at “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD” on Oct. 29. The center will automate the entire process, from sorting to loading, advancing logistics reform.
Facts
We will begin full-scale operations at “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD” in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 29
Based on the partnership announced in October 2023
At “Aeon Fukuoka XD,” which began operations in July 2024
[Bringing traditional crafts into everyday life] kay me × 島津薩摩切子 announce collaboration to carry Japanese traditional crafts into the future
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Japanese apparel brand kay me announced the “島津薩摩切子 Collection,” a collaboration with 株式会社島津興業, which produces the traditional craft 島津薩摩切子 in Kagoshima Prefecture. The collection features heart-shaped necklaces in 2 sizes and is the second project to bring Japanese traditional crafts into everyday life.
Facts
With a history of more than 800 years
Passed down for more than 1300 years
It was revived in 1985
Colored glass with approximately 2 times the thickness
EXPOLINE releases on-demand content today: “Are you making effective use of the leads generated at events? How to use leads to increase the rate of business meetings.”
ダイヤトレンド to open official Japanese online store for U.S.-based global brand TRENDnet on Oct. 29!
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ダイヤトレンド株式会社 will open the official Japanese online store for U.S.-based networking brand TRENDnet on Oct. 29, 2026, and will offer free shipping on orders placed by the end of the year as a commemorative campaign.
To mark cumulative sales of 250,000 units for the DIY lighting “ひかりノベーション” series, campaign offers gifts including a 25% discount coupon
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株式会社タカショー and its subsidiary 株式会社タカショーデジテック will hold a quiz campaign offering 25% OFF coupons and an Instagram photo campaign to mark cumulative sales of 250,000 units for the DIY lighting “ひかりノベーション” series.
Product appeal conveyed through buyers’ own words, not just star ratings. The new “Product Review” feature, which automatically displays favorable reviews from purchasers on product pages, became available on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
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EC-UP, a service for 楽天市場 operated by ECデータバンク株式会社, released the new “Product Review” feature on Oct. 15, 2026. It automatically selects and turns the titles and text of highly rated reviews into images for display on product pages.
Witness the “final moments” of a bus being scrapped. The 3rd experience-based hometown tax donation gift from Nakagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, is “Work Experience & 西鉄 Bus Dismantling Show”
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Nakagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, has begun accepting applications for the “西鉄 Bus Dismantling Show,” offered by 西日本鉄道株式会社 as its 3rd experience-based hometown tax donation gift. It will be held on Dec. 12, 2026, and the donation amount is 70,000 yen. 株式会社Workthy has been commissioned to manage the event.
Cloud-based attendance management system “RecoRu(レコル)” selected as No.1 in the attendance management system category at BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026
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中央システム株式会社’s cloud-based attendance management system “RecoRu(レコル)” was selected as No.1 in the attendance management system category at BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026, hosted by SmartCamp.
RYO-CHAN AI opens beta version of crypto asset trading platform to the public — launches new official website and offers virtual trading experience worth $5,000
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Zenza Capital PTE. Limited has launched the beta version of RYO-CHAN AI’s crypto asset trading platform and a new official website, and is offering virtual test points worth $5,000 while soliciting feedback.
Facts
Worth $5,000
Companies mentioned：Zenza Capital PTE. Limited、RYO-CHAN AI
Nighttime temperature variation analysis service launched in partnership with トヨタネ
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Toyota Technical Development and トヨタネ have begun collaborating on a “Nighttime Temperature Variation Analysis Service” for greenhouse farmers. The service uses measurement and control technologies to visualize temperature variations, helping reduce heating costs and CO2 emissions and stabilize crop growth.
Facts
By installing 9 sensors inside the greenhouse and taking measurements at multiple points
Over the service period of approximately 6 days
In a greenhouse of 30a (approximately 3,000㎡) where the service was provided
After lowering the heating setpoint by 0.5℃
A heavy oil consumption: approximately 3,455L less per year
Fuel costs: approximately 380,000 yen less per year
Calculated using an A heavy oil price of 110 yen/L
CO₂ emissions: approximately 9.5 tons less per year
Calculated using an emissions factor of 2.75kg-CO₂/L
Crop growth variation: improved by approximately 50%
The “Nighttime Temperature Variation Analysis Service” has been available since November 2024
The service has been adopted at more than 20 sites in Aichi Prefecture, including for demonstration experiments
Survey of fees charged by outsourced business automation providers: Of 30 companies listed on comparison sites that build and implement automation solutions or provide implementation support, 8 listed their fees on their official websites
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ゴムマリ株式会社 announced survey findings that, among 30 outsourced business automation providers, 8 companies (26.7%) listed fees on their official websites, and the lower end of hourly rates ranged from 5,500 to 12,000 yen per 1 hour.
Shiftmation launches new “Shiftmation Task Assignment” service
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株式会社シフトメーション has launched “Shiftmation Task Assignment,” a new service that automatically assigns daily work areas and tasks, as an expansion of its “Shiftmation” work-shift service for the lodging industry.
株式会社ユニオンシンク expands and relocates its Shimane office
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株式会社ユニオンシンク will expand and relocate to a new office in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, effective November 1, 2026, to strengthen its product development structure and accommodate business growth. Operations at the new office will begin on November 2.
LULLME（ラルミー）, a white noise speaker designed for parents raising children, wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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LULLME（ラルミー）, a white noise speaker from the “colulu” brand operated by 株式会社orivance, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Cumulative sales have exceeded 40,000 units, and it has ranked No.1 on 楽天市場.
Fall-limited color “CHERRY BROWNIE” launches from the popular GENBA Liquid Cheek, supervised by Dasom, a leading K-POP makeup artist, for a subtly bittersweet flush of color
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STORiiY株式会社 will launch “CHERRY BROWNIE,” a fall-limited color of “GENBA Liquid Cheek” from the brand “Pyt,” supervised by K-POP makeup artist Dasom.
New foldable model “Dorimagu Slim” joins the popular “Dorimagu” drink holder series, with cumulative sales exceeding 40,000 units!
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株式会社orivance has launched “Dorimagu Slim,” a compact, foldable new model in its “Dorimagu” drink holder series, which has surpassed 40,000 units in cumulative sales.
MARIE TERESIA refreshes its brand concept and opens JR Sapporo North Exit store with a new design in October
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wowwe株式会社 refreshed the brand concept of its eyelash salon “MARIE TERESIA” and opened the JR Sapporo North Exit store, featuring a new design, on October 13, 2026.
Kirishima Shuzo develops its first craft gin using Aka Kirishima and Kyushu botanicals as an export-only product, “AKAKIRI GIN,” featuring Miyazaki flavors such as hyuganatsu citrus and kumquat!
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Kirishima Shuzo has developed its first craft gin, “AKAKIRI GIN,” using Kyushu botanicals and its authentic sweet potato shochu “Aka Kirishima” as a base. Sales as an export-only product will begin from November 2026 in North America, Europe, Asia, and other markets.
Facts
Sequentially from November 2026
Alcohol content: 47%
Volume / container: 700ml / bottle
Currently, to approximately 25 countries and regions
It took 3 years to produce a prototype we were satisfied with
Revenue: 53.0379 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 2026)
Celebrating 15 years since founding: Bringing “delicious” and “安心” together. Hokkaido-based North Colors marks its 15th anniversary on September 7.
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株式会社ノースカラーズ, which sells natural foods in Sapporo, Hokkaido, will mark its 15th anniversary on September 7, 2026. Support for products such as its additive-free and domestically produced series is growing amid rising interest in food safety and domestically made products.
“Babiew Life&Work” launches a corporate program to boost the “job satisfaction” of employees raising children
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BEFFY株式会社, which operates the baby products review site Babiew, has launched Babiew Life&Work, a corporate program that supports improved job satisfaction among employees raising children. A seminar held at Kiraboshi Bank significantly increased participants’ desire to remain with the company after returning from leave and their motivation to advance their careers.
Facts
Percentage of mothers who are employed: 81.2%
Percentage who have felt anxious about balancing work and family: 90.5%
Percentage who have considered changing jobs while on childcare leave: 43.9%
AI interview agent Kikuvi releases free “AI Interview Utilization Guide” for recruitment agencies and staffing companies
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株式会社Kikuvi released a free guide on ways to use AI interviews and implementation examples for recruitment agencies and staffing companies on October 26, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 26, 2026
PDF (21 pages total)
Original担当者の1件あたりの作業時間：60〜90分
→ About 3 minutes
Monthly number of interviews conducted: 80
→ 120
Rate of reaching counseling: 65%
→ 90%
Original1件あたりの所要時間：約30分
→ About 8 minutes
Response rate: about 1.5 times the rate for surveys
Kobe’s 田田田堂 | The hugely popular 100% plant-based bûche de Noël from last year returns, even better.
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Kobe’s 田田田堂, operated by 株式会社ハニーマザー, will begin taking reservations on November 1 for an assortment tin featuring its Christmas-limited plant-based bûche de Noël and winter-limited Yamada Nishiki Balls.
LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ shifts to an operating model built around generative AI. Generative AI, automation and operational improvements support a 360,000-hour annual increase in workload
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LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ shifted to an operating model built around generative AI, achieving annual efficiency gains equivalent to 300,000 hours and handling a 360,000-hour annual increase in workload in fiscal 2025. It achieved significant efficiency gains by using AI in areas including QA and customer support, while also advancing employee career transformation.
Facts
Equivalent to about 300,000 hours annually
About 180,000 hours created through AI use
Equivalent to about 194 people
Operational efficiency gains equivalent to 100,000 hours annually
Reduce the workload for QA processes by up to 80%
Originalお問い合わせ解決時間の短縮など...従来の約4分の1に短縮
Unanswered emails at night also fell to about 1/10
Improved operational efficiency by the equivalent of about 14,000 hours annually
Reduced the number of visual checks by about 35%
Improved efficiency by the equivalent of about 50,000 hours annually
Kobe’s sky, held in a bride’s memory for a lifetime. A documentary on the creation of “空を、戴く。,” an original tiara for SOLA KOBE designed by Kobe-born tiara designer TARO KAMITANI, is now available.
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TARO KAMITANI株式会社 has released a documentary on the creation of “空を、戴く。,” an original tiara made for the Kobe wedding venue SOLA KOBE. The tiara will be available for rental at COUTURE NAOCO神戸店 from September 13, 2026.
Facts
Sept. 13, 2026
Seven skies
Design development spanning about 100 concepts
More than 700 tiaras
Debuted in 2007
In 2024, became the first in Japan to...
2025 NHK WORLD
More than 160 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：TARO KAMITANI株式会社、SOLA KOBE、COUTURE NAOCO神戸店、KIYOKO HATA、SACHIKO TSUTSUI、観音山ティアラミュージアム、NHK WORLD、AERA DIGITAL
Archaic’s “Ad Check AI” now supports URL-based checks of Instagram posts
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株式会社Archaic has launched automatic checks using specified Instagram post URLs as a new feature of its AI-powered ad creative review service, “Ad Check AI.”
In spring 2027, launch 15 new wooden apartment buildings with the real estate industry's first property management service, “INOVE+,” across Higashiosaka City
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第一住建グループ has launched a project to develop 15 new wooden apartment buildings (153 units in total) with the real estate industry's first property management service, “INOVE+,” across Higashiosaka City in spring 2027.
長野県’s 東御市, known as a producer of walnuts and wine, will hold a special event at 銀座NAGANO in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2026. The event celebrates its grand prize win in the abn・八十二グループ Furusato Commercial Awards NAGANO and aims to showcase the region's appeal and spark interest in tourism and relocation through tastings and walnut-cracking activities.
Special education program launched for chiropractic instructors
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日本カイロプラクティック連合会 (JCA) has launched a special education program conducted by JCDC for 9 selected instructors. Takeshi Ogura, D.C., Ph.D., will serve as the instructor, with the aim of improving theory and skills.
BIPROGY sponsored “2026 Global LeSS Conference Japan,” Japan's first international conference of its kind, held on Oct. 8 and 9, 2026. A total of 130 attendees shared insights on LeSS.
＜73% say they would buy even if it costs more!＞ Do fans value quality over low prices in original merchandise? Survey of 300 reveals fan preferences【オリジナルグッズドットコム】
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オリジナルグッズドットコム, operated by 株式会社トランス, conducted a survey of 300 people and found that fans value quality, design and practicality over low prices when choosing merchandise. 73% said they would buy if the quality were high, even if it cost somewhat more.
『JACK IN THE DONUTS』Make every day leading up to Christmas exciting! 5 varieties of Christmas donuts featuring Santa, snowmen and more, with delightful looks and textures, available starting Nov. 5 (Thursday)!
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Originalビッグクリエイト株式会社のドーナツ専門店『JACK IN THE DONUTS』は、11月5日よりサンタやスノーマンなどクリスマスモチーフの限定ドーナツ全5種を販売する。
Facts
From Thursday, November 5
37 stores nationwide
420 yen, tax included
380 yen (tax included)
280 yen including tax
Aiming to expand to 100 stores
Companies mentioned：ビッグクリエイト株式会社、鳥さく、タニタカフェ、鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ、JACK IN THE DONUTS
【2026 Christmas Cakes】京はやしや is accepting reservations for “Matcha Noel,” made for matcha lovers. A new “Hojicha and Caramel Bûche de Noël” is also coming to the Harumi direct sales store
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Uji's long-established tea shop 京はやしや has begun taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes. “Matcha Noel” will be available exclusively online, while the Harumi direct sales store will offer the new “Hojicha and Caramel Bûche de Noël” and the classic “Santa Christmas Cake.”
Facts
2026 京はやしや Matcha Noel ¥6,580 (tax included)
京はやしや Bûche de Noël 《Hojicha and Caramel》... Price: ¥5,580 (tax included)