店舗経営者倶楽部 to hold Nov. 25 webinar on preventing staff turnover and store development
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店舗経営者倶楽部, operated by 店舗情報サービス株式会社, will hold a web seminar on Nov. 25, 2026, focusing on preventing staff turnover and store development. The seminar will discuss staff retention and delegation of duties, drawing on survey data from 厚生労働省 and other sources.
Sharefull Spot-Work Research: Survey on early and voluntary retirement programs among full-time employees in their 40s and 50s
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シェアフル株式会社 surveyed full-time employees in their 40s and 50s about early and voluntary retirement programs. The survey found that awareness of the programs was low, but interest in using them was high, and that respondents tended to want flexible work arrangements after leaving their jobs.
Facts
Valid responses: 1,284
17.0% said “Yes”
A total of 45.8% indicated they would consider using the programs
The total reached 57.2%
“Working to suit their own schedules, such as through one-off or short-hours jobs” (16.7%)
Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka launches “Cuvée Inclusive,” a special accommodation plan marking its 3rd anniversary. A place worth traveling to for a stay at this hotel.
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Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka, operated by 株式会社温故知新, has launched “Cuvée Inclusive,” a special accommodation plan marking its 3rd anniversary that includes free-flow Champagne and an omakase Edomae sushi course. An Instagram campaign will also be held.
Facts
3rd anniversary of opening
11 rooms in total
Original1名様あたり 101,000円〜
Opened: January 13, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社温故知新、Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka by 温故知新、AWA SUSHI 泡鮨、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、SLH、日経クロストレンド、Financial Times社、Statista社、ボランジェ、シャルル・エドシック、レア・シャンパーニュ、テタンジェ、ジョセフ・ペリエ、ニコラ・フィアット、ラリエ、ジャン・ヴェッセル、テルモン、キュペルリー、ドゥモアゼル
Bank API integration for “いい生活賃貸管理クラウド” set to automate the checking and importing of about 20,000 deposit and withdrawal statements in its first month
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株式会社いい生活 announced that its bank API integration feature for “いい生活賃貸管理クラウド,” launched in September 2026, is expected to automate the checking and importing of about 20,000 deposit and withdrawal statements per month after just 1 month of service.
Facts
Expected to automate the checking and importing of about 20,000 deposit and withdrawal statements per month
Adopted for use at more than 180,000 properties (including parking spaces and other lots)
What not to do and what to do in AI search optimization for e-commerce: Seminar on Nov. 13 to explain where to draw the line
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Masahiro Tajima of 株式会社ギャプライズ will speak at a seminar hosted by “ECのプロ” on Nov. 13, 2026. He will explain the distinction between tactics Google explicitly identifies as spam in AI search optimization, such as fabricating reviews, and recommended fundamental measures.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
13:20〜13:40
5 companies
2005
20 million yen
30 trillion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギャプライズ、株式会社WUUZY、Google、AthenaHQ、Limy、LightSite AI
5 anmaki for 870 yen, saving up to 580 yen: お亀堂藤沢店 to hold a 3-day fall mega-size sale from Nov. 6
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株式会社お亀堂 will hold a fall mega-size sale at its Fujisawa store for 3 days from Nov. 6, 2026. The sale will feature larger portions of anmaki and oni manju, an apple fair and special sales of house-made bean paste.
Charichari × OpenStreet launches bike-sharing services in Nagasaki City
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OpenStreet株式会社 and チャリチャリ株式会社 launched their “Charichari” and “HELLO CYCLING” bike-sharing services in Nagasaki City on Oct. 28. With support from リージョナルクリエーション長崎, a launch ceremony was held. Ports were set up at 3 locations, including JR Nagasaki Station, and a total of 40 electric-assist bicycles will be deployed.
Facts
From 10:00 on Wednesday, Oct. 28
More than 6 million members
A total of 40 electric-assist bicycles (20 from each company)
橋本工業株式会社 introduces electric-assist bicycles to “HELLO CYCLING”
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OpenStreet株式会社 and 橋本工業株式会社 have formed a business partnership and will introduce 200 electric-assist bicycles to the “HELLO CYCLING” bike-sharing service starting in October 2026.
パナソニック HVAC & CC adopts AI-native recruitment platform “MyTalent Brand” and launches owned recruitment media
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株式会社TalentX announced that パナソニック HVAC & CC has adopted the AI recruitment platform “MyTalent Brand” and launched owned recruitment media following its transition to an independent operating company in April 2026.
Facts
Securities code: 330A
Following its transition to an independent operating company on April 1, 2026
Obtains the third level of the Eruboshi Certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
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三菱食品株式会社 obtained the third level (3 stars) of the Eruboshi Certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, effective October 15, 2026.
小田急ＳＣディベロップメント and ウィーバー sign comprehensive agreement to attract Korean brands; K-fashion brands, including some making their Japan debut, to hold pop-up shops at Shinjuku Flags
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株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント and 株式会社ウィーバー signed a comprehensive agreement on attracting Korean brands on October 15. In connection with the agreement, 5 Korean fashion brands, including some making their Japan debut, will hold limited-time pop-up shops at Flags (新宿フラッグス), a commercial facility operated by 小田急.
[Event Report] More than 1,900 social media posts in 7 days! DECENCIA holds employee-run experiential pop-up in Osaka, with the president and product planners serving customers
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株式会社DECENCIA, part of the ポーラ・オルビスグループ, held “EYE FORM LAB. by DECENCIA” in Osaka from October 14 to 20, 2026, drawing approximately 6,400 visitors to mark the launch of its new eye cream and generating approximately 1,900 posts through a social media campaign.
[From Fukuoka] Tackling parenting challenges through Montessori education. ハピネス保育園 director’s first book, 『幼少期教育こそが9割』, launches; free Kindle edition available from 11/2
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石井清悟, director of ハピネス保育園, has published his first book, 『幼少期教育こそが9割』, on Montessori education. The Kindle edition will be available for free from Nov. 2, and a publication event will be held in mid-November.
Full-scale launch of “STADIUM TUBE らくらく撮影” and video streaming and sales services using a sports-dedicated AI camera at 埼玉スタジアム2〇〇2公園 第4グラウンド!
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公益財団法人埼玉県公園緑地協会 and 株式会社NTTSportict will fully launch AI camera-based filming and video streaming and sales services at 埼玉スタジアム2〇〇2公園第4グラウンド from October 2026.
Medical mall analysis dashboard launched for Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama. In Tokyo, clinics advertising cosmetic surgery account for about half of newly opened malls; in Chiba, locations are in population-growing cities such as Nagareyama; in Saitama, near stations. Independent analysis of 216 malls opened in the past 5 years
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株式会社マゼランメディカル has released free Tokyo, Chiba and Saitama editions of its “Medical Mall Market Trends Dashboard,” built using Microsoft Power BI. It published analysis of 216 locations opened in the past 5 years, finding an increase in new malls with clinics advertising cosmetic surgery in Tokyo and a concentration of locations in population-growing areas and near stations in Chiba and Saitama.
Facts
There are 1,160 medical malls across 1 metropolis and 2 prefectures
Accounting for 38% of the national total of 3,032
Locations of 216 newly opened malls
Tokyo’s 855 locations are the most of any prefecture nationwide
New malls housing clinics that list cosmetic surgery, including as a secondary specialty, total 75 (47%)
フクシマガリレイ | Launch of GMW series milk coolers using the non-fluorocarbon refrigerant R1234yf
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フクシマガリレイ has launched the GMW series of milk coolers using R1234yf, a non-fluorocarbon refrigerant with a low environmental impact, and set an annual sales target of 1,000 units.
[New product] The foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU” launches premium foil-stamped New Year’s cards crafted by skilled artisans
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フタバ株式会社 will begin selling 『プレミアム箔押し年賀状』, crafted by skilled artisans under its foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU,” on Nov. 2, 2026. Advance reservations are also open.
[New product] The foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU” launches foil-stamped New Year’s money envelopes crafted by skilled artisans
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フタバ株式会社 will begin selling 『箔お年玉袋』, crafted by skilled artisans under its foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU,” on Nov. 2, 2026. Priced at 440 yen each (tax included).
“KOBE MARATHON 2026 Virtual Race” to be held with participants able to join from anywhere in Japan
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アシックスジャパン will hold the online event “KOBE MARATHON 2026 Virtual Race” using ASICS Runkeeper in conjunction with Kobe Marathon 2026. The entry fee is 500 yen; finishers will receive OneASICS points, and 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive entry to Kobe Marathon 2027.
[ゲラン] A new store opens on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON
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ゲラン will open a new store on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON on November 11, 2026. By appointment only, the store will offer treatments focused on fragrances and skincare, along with opening commemorative offers.
Facts
ゲラン products totaling 44,000 yen (tax included) or more
ゲラン products totaling 121,000 yen (tax included) or more
10th floor
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Companies mentioned：ゲラン株式会社、ゲラン、阪急うめだ本店、HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON
JA全農とくしま and 健民ダイニング to hold the “Tokushima Lotus Root and Naruto Kintoki Fair” again. A total of 6 dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from Tokushima Prefecture will be available at the Kenmin Foods-owned restaurant 健民ダイニング on November 8, “Tokushima Lotus Root Day”
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In partnership with JA全農とくしま, Kenmin Foods will hold the “Tokushima Lotus Root and Naruto Kintoki Fair” again at 健民ダイニング from November 2 to 30, serving 6 dishes made with ingredients from Tokushima Prefecture.
[Held Thu., Nov. 19] Policy Pitch for Global Health: A policy event examining Japan’s contribution to global health
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株式会社PoliPoli will hold the policy event Policy Pitch for Global Health on November 19, 2026. Members of the Diet, including Katsunobu Kato, will speak, with policy recommendations on infectious disease measures and a report on a visit to Ethiopia.
東京都葛飾区 adopts “Kaonavi” to put the right people in the right roles by drawing on their individual qualities and experience
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東京都葛飾区 has adopted the talent management system “Kaonavi” to centrally manage personnel data and improve operational efficiency. The implementation was carried out in collaboration with 株式会社ジーシーシー.
株式会社木村屋總本店 will release “Japanese-Style Stollen,” a limited-time product made with Japanese ingredients such as persimmons and chestnuts, starting November 1, 2026. It will be available in a regular size and a smaller size exclusive to select stores, through December 25.
[Podium finishes in 2 freestyle events] Swimmer Katsuhiro Matsumoto places 2nd in both the 100 m and 200 m freestyle at the 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m)!
[Employee snack benefits service] スナックミーオフィス to speak at “Is your office ready? Creating an office that makes working on-site possible” [Held Thu., Nov. 12]
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株式会社スナックミー will participate as a co-hosting company, together with GROOVE X 株式会社, in the online seminar “Is your office ready? Creating an office that makes working on-site possible,” hosted by 株式会社ブイキューブ on November 12, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
14:00〜15:00
3 companies
Monthly fee [Free]
《As little as 5 days》
Companies mentioned：株式会社スナックミー、株式会社ブイキューブ、GROOVE X 株式会社
Our paint selected for the exterior of Kintetsu’s sightseeing train “Les Saveurs 志摩”
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Nippon Paint Industrial Course Co., Ltd. announced that its paint was selected for the exterior of Kintetsu’s sightseeing train “Les Saveurs 志摩.” The train, which will begin service on November 1, 2026, features a metallic blue finish inspired by the sea of Ise-Shima, contrasted with white.
株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Kurashiki Marナカ Chibori スーパードラッグひまわり Store,” in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on October 29, 2026. The company reached 1,931 stores nationwide as of the end of September 2026 and plans further openings.
Hacobu CLO survey: About 70% have appointed a CLO. Logistics reform moves from the “preparation stage” to the “implementation phase” — six months since the full enforcement of the amended Logistics Efficiency Act
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A survey on CLOs by 株式会社Hacobu found that six months after the amended Logistics Efficiency Act took effect, about 70% had appointed a CLO. However, logistics reform was still mostly at the preparation stage, and only 11.9% of companies had confirmed measurable results.
Facts
77.2% said they had “already appointed” or “plan to appoint” a CLO
The share who had “already appointed” a CLO rose from 30.7% to 67.3%
11.9% of respondents said they had confirmed measurable results
Waiting times for loading and unloading improved, according to 56.4%
Loading efficiency improved, according to 38.6%
The survey covered 101 people working for specified consignor companies nationwide
WOVN.io, a multilingual AI solution provided by Wovn Technologies株式会社, has been adopted for “Lifestyle バンダイ,” a website operated by the Lifestyle Business Division of 株式会社バンダイ. The site is now available in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, in addition to Japanese.
—With the spread of generative AI, 75.0% feel its impact on their work—PE-BANK conducts a survey on reskilling among IT professionals
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A PE-BANK survey on reskilling among IT professionals found that while 75.0% feel the impact of generative AI on their work, only 38.3% are studying outside working hours, highlighting a gap between awareness and action.
Facts
59.0% feel that AI could replace their jobs in the future
“Skills for using generative AI and AI tools”: 62.0%
38.3% of people study IT and digital-related subjects outside working hours
Among people currently studying, 46.1% are learning about generative AI and the use of AI
33.3% of people say they receive no reskilling support from their employers
[New product] Before tackling everything at the end of the year: a steam cleaner that heats up in about 25 seconds and lets you start with the areas that concern you
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株式会社シービージャパン launched the Comtool Steam Healer steam cleaner in October 2026. It heats up in about 25 seconds.
Facts
Launched in October 2026
Heats up in about 25 seconds
71.3% said they do a thorough year-end cleaning
Conducted among 1,100 men and women nationwide aged 20–69
Osaka City Central Public Hall B1F “DRAWING HOUSE OF NAKANOSHIMA” | 3rd installment of “Four Seasons of Dining,” created with Osaka chefs, starts Nov. 1
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株式会社バルニバービ will launch the 3rd chef-collaboration project with Osaka chefs at Osaka City Central Public Hall B1F “DRAWING HOUSE OF NAKANOSHIMA” on Nov. 1, 2026. This installment is overseen by 大東和彦 of the French restaurant “SINAE” and will offer different collaboration menus for lunch and dinner.
Facts
Starts Nov. 1, 2026
¥4,700 per person
12,000 yen per person
Featuring all 9 dishes
With all 8 dishes
Seating capacity: 157
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルニバービ、DRAWING HOUSE OF NAKANOSHIMA、SINAE、シャトー・ド・ヴォーシュー、ヴィオロンダングル、レガラード、タイユヴァン、プラザ・アテネ、ブノワ、ル・コントワール・ド・ブノワ、エッサンシエル
[Supporting recovery through food] Food writer 寺井幸也 to run an izakaya for the first time! Featuring ingredients from disaster-hit areas, open for 5 days only starting Nov. 20 (Fri)
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ボンディッシュ株式会社 will open “居酒屋 幸屋,” the first izakaya venture by food writer 寺井幸也, for 5 days only starting Nov. 20, 2026. It will support recovery efforts by serving special dishes made with ingredients from disaster-hit areas in Chiba, Ishikawa and Kumamoto.
Facts
More than 7,000 homes were damaged
Open for 5 days only
120-minute sessions with no overlap between groups
Original1日12組限定
Companies mentioned：ボンディッシュ株式会社、47NEWS、日本農業新聞、WabiSabi TOKYO
“Reckoner,” a data execution and operations platform for AI, launches “Reckoner SAP Edition,” specialized in data integration and utilization for SAP S/4HANA®
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株式会社スリーシェイク will launch “Reckoner SAP Edition,” specialized in data integration and utilization for SAP S/4HANA®, on Oct. 29, 2026, as part of its “Reckoner” data execution and operations platform for AI.
[佐倉市, Chiba Prefecture] The FY Reiwa 8 Sakura Universal Company has been selected!
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佐倉市 selected 株式会社アルファ・オイコス as its FY Reiwa 8 “Sakura Universal Company” and held an awards ceremony on Oct. 27. The company was recognized as a local business actively working to employ people with disabilities.
“マイシグナル,” an easy at-home cancer risk test, selected as a donor benefit for 名古屋大学’s 90th anniversary fundraising campaign
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Craif株式会社, a bio-AI startup, announced that its “マイシグナル” series of at-home cancer risk tests has been selected as a donor benefit for 名古屋大学’s 90th anniversary fundraising campaign, “Move NExT’90.”
株式会社ディーエイチシー will relaunch its clear supplement “速攻ブルーベリーV-MAX” on Oct. 29, 2026. The product’s dissolution speed has been improved by about 10 times, zeaxanthin has been added, and the amount of vitamins has been increased.
株式会社ディーエイチシー will launch “DHC エンリッチ アドバンスド ナイト クリーム” on Oct. 29, 2026. The product has been renewed with new ingredients inspired by “sleep beauty” and a floral-musky scent. To mark the launch, discounts will be offered on individual products and sets.
株式会社ディーエイチシー will launch a limited-edition cleansing oil featuring “くまのプーさん,” which marks the 100th anniversary of its original debut, on Oct. 29, 2026.
株式会社ディーエイチシー will launch 28 items, including apparel, sundries and pet products featuring “くまのプーさん,” marking the 100th anniversary of its original debut, and the Disney character “ベイマックス.” The items will be available in limited quantities through DHC通販 starting Oct. 29, 2026.
[Minato-ku, Tokyo] Remote work as a rule and virtual office operations: ラフ株式会社 earns “White Company Certification (Bronze)” with new “Laugh Anywhere” system and promotion of 1-on-1 meetings
[Nagoya City] Building happier lives for employees with a spirit of gratitude and sincerity. 株式会社ネオ earns White Company Certification by pursuing optimized workplace rules and new programs to raise its profile and recruiting strength
Bonito-flake specialty shop Ninben × Shioyama Foods of Kumamoto Prefecture: A collaboration featuring Kumamoto’s traditional fried tofu, “Nankan-age,” enjoyed with dashi! Available for a limited time at Ninben Nihonbashi Main Store from November 1, 2026
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株式会社にんべん and Shioyama Foods are collaborating to sell 3 varieties of Kumamoto’s traditional ingredient “Nankan-age” for a limited time at Ninben Nihonbashi Main Store from November 1, 2026.
[Business succession support service for local governments] Open-name business succession platform “relay” launches recruitment for regional revitalization cooperation team members to promote the appeal of Hyuga, Miyazaki, nationwide!
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株式会社ライトライト’s business succession platform “relay” partnered with Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and began recruiting regional revitalization cooperation team members to promote the region’s appeal nationwide on October 26, 2026.
Facts
Approximately 800 successor recruitment opportunities
That Godzilla is coming to your home! “Godzilla LOVOT Main Unit Set” available in limited quantities
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GROOVE X 株式会社 is collaborating with the film “Godzilla-0.0,” opening November 3, to sell a limited-quantity “Godzilla LOVOT Main Unit Set,” featuring a “LOVOT 3.0” dressed in basewear and an original T-shirt.
Facts
Price: 646,500 yen (tax included, planned)
Orders open: Friday, October 30, 2026
Orders close: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Delivery: Scheduled to begin in late January 2027, with shipments sent out in order
Companies mentioned：GROOVE X 株式会社、東宝株式会社、TOHOスタジオ ROBOT
ダッソー・システムズ and Vertiv collaborate to accelerate the design and deployment of AI factories
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ダッソー・システムズ and Vertiv announced a collaboration to accelerate the design and deployment of NVIDIA DSX AI factories. By combining the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with Vertiv’s infrastructure expertise, the companies aim to reduce complexity through pre-construction simulation, shorten time to AI operation, and increase token generation.
Avant builds global management platform for 住友ベークライト株式会社—publishes case study on integrating data from 23 locations in 11 countries with “AVANT Cruise”
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株式会社アバント published a case study on 住友ベークライト’s implementation of AVANT Cruise to build a global management platform by integrating data from 23 locations in 11 countries.
November 1 is “Sushi Day”! PAPABUBBLE’s fifth arty series release: Sushi candies with realistic details, down to the sheen of the bonito skin, go on sale in stages from November 1
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株式会社PAPABUBBLE will release sushi candies from its fifth “arty series,” known for their realistic appearance, in celebration of “Sushi Day” on November 1.
[Explained by a labor and social security attorney] First step in responding to equal pay for equal work revisions: “job descriptions.” Pay does not have to be identical if reasonable differences can be explained
A limited-time collaboration café is opening at kawara CAFE&DINING 銀座店 to mark the Tokyo venue of “Haruichi Furudate Haikyu!! Exhibition: The Challengers”!
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To mark the Tokyo venue of “Haruichi Furudate Haikyu!! Exhibition: The Challengers,” a limited-time collaboration café will open at kawara CAFE&DINING 銀座店 from October 30, 2026, to January 11, 2027.
Spend a night at an evacuation shelter with your child! “Experience it with your child! Spend a night at an evacuation shelter ♪” event teaches disaster preparedness through hands-on experience
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Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold “Experience it with your child! Spend a night at an evacuation shelter ♪,” an event to raise disaster preparedness awareness through an overnight shelter experience for parents and children.
Facts
Gather at 15 o’clock on Saturday, December 5, 2026
Change to winter tires with the push of a button! MAXWIN restocks 2 electric jack models with a lifting capacity of up to 5 tons
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Car accessories brand MAXWIN (昌騰有限会社) has resumed sales of its electric jacks for winter tire changes, “K-JAK02-5T” and “K-JAK02-3T.” The model with a maximum load capacity of 5 tons has an electric air pump, while the 3-ton model can be operated by remote control.
Approximately 30 performers from around the world come to Miyazaki Prefecture’s 新富町! “HEART Global Music Outreach Tour” to be held for the first time, bringing local children together through music
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一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構 will hold the HEART Global Music Outreach Tour for the first time in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, from Nov. 24 to 26, 2026. About 30 cast members from around the world will visit elementary and junior high schools in the town and hold workshops where they interact with children through music, followed by a free special performance on the final day at 新富町文化会館.
ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 will hold its “Heart-Pounding 30th Anniversary Founding Festival” throughout November in celebration of its 30th anniversary in 2026. The company will express its gratitude through special programs, new projects and campaigns.
Facts
30th anniversary
Marked its 30th anniversary in 2026
This year, it will air for 3 days for the first time
[Seminar House Cross Wave Funabashi] Career experience program to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026! Local children take on jobs as conference coordinators and in pro baseball
[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] Find hidden gems at the 73rd Ogori Flea Market! New local specialty “Kamo Menbei” also on sale!
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The 73rd Ogori Flea Market Tanabata Market will be held on Nov. 7 in the north parking lot of イオン Ogori Shopping Center in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture. About 120 vendors will gather to sell bargains including clothing and home appliances, and the new local specialty “Kamo Menbei” will also be available.
September streaming certifications: [Alexandros], Superfly, DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu, and Chanmina receive triple-platinum certification!
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一般社団法人日本レコード協会 announced its streaming certifications for September 2026, with [Alexandros], Superfly, DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu, and Chanmina receiving triple-platinum certification.
株式会社アルペン is updating and re-releasing its private-label TIGORA winter boot series. The unisex models offer heat retention, slip resistance and water repellency, while the junior models include an option with 30% improved slip resistance.
More than 1,900 visitors to the booth over 2 days! Akachan Honpo exhibits at “Maternity & Baby Festa Osaka 2026,” supporting families raising children with foot-measuring sessions, birth-preparation consultations and more
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 exhibited at “Maternity & Baby Festa Osaka 2026,” held on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. A total of 1,944 people visited over 2 days for foot-measuring sessions, consultations, collaborative projects and more.
Facts
Over 2 days, Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.), 2026
Welcomed 1,944 families over 2 days
The “Water 9% Super Series,” marking its 20th anniversary
As many as 32,400 possible combinations
A total of 1,944 customers took part by following and liking the Instagram account
At home or in the office! Keep humidity up and stay comfortable this winter
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株式会社ハンズ is featuring evaporative, ultrasonic and heated humidifiers, along with related products, at its stores and online store for the dry season from fall through winter.
Asuene signs sustainability partnership with the Osaka Marathon Foundation
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アスエネ株式会社 has signed a sustainability partnership with 一般財団法人大阪マラソン財団 for the Osaka Marathon 2027, and will support the calculation of CO2 emissions and the setting of reduction targets.
Kobe Kitano Sweets & Cafe, operated by 株式会社ジーライオン and 株式会社アクアイグニス, will exhibit at “KOBE Gourmet Collection,” held at Higashi Yuenchi on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, selling baked goods such as scones and muffins.
LegalOn integrates with Microsoft Entra ID to automate account management for employee arrivals, departures and transfers
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies has launched an automatic synchronization feature for user and group information related to employee arrivals, departures and transfers, integrating Microsoft Entra ID with its legal-focused AI, LegalOn. The feature aims to reduce the burden on IT administrators and prevent missed account deactivations.
Facts
More than 9,000 companies as of the end of July 2026
Capital and other funds: 20.15 billion yen (including capital reserves and other funds)
Transform public relations from an “information dissemination department” into an organization that supports management! A practical course on launching a public relations department
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株式会社宣伝会議 is offering a practical course on how to launch a public relations department that enhances corporate value, aimed at developing public relations into an organization that contributes to management.
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Price: 54,000 yen (excluding tax)
Schedule: Dec. 16, 2026 (Wed.), 10:00–15:00
株式会社宣伝会議 traces its roots to the monthly magazine Senden Kaigi, first published in 1954
and offers courses and training programs attended by approximately 100,000 people annually
The cover and opening photo feature in issue 48 of Weekly Shonen Champion, on sale Oct. 29 (Thu.), star Asai Konomina from 櫻坂46's fourth-generation members ♡ A double-sided BIG poster is included, along with a giveaway of limited-edition QUO cards to 200 people!
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株式会社秋田書店 announced that Asai Konomina of 櫻坂46's fourth-generation members will appear on the cover and in the opening photo feature of issue 48 of Weekly Shonen Champion, on sale Oct. 29. A double-sided BIG poster will be included, and a giveaway of limited-edition QUO cards to 200 people will also be held.
Samsung invests US$1 billion in AI infrastructure company Helix
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Six Samsung Group companies announced they will invest US$1 billion in Helix, an AI infrastructure company established by KKR. Helix provides data center and power infrastructure, while Samsung plans to leverage its hardware technology to strengthen its leadership in the AI infrastructure market.
Facts
Total of US$1 billion
Sept. 29, 2026
June 2026
About 170 dedicated professionals
Acquired in 2025
14 production sites worldwide
Supply and service network spanning 65 countries
Companies mentioned：Samsung、Samsung C&T、Samsung SDS、Samsung SDI、Samsung生命、Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance、KKR、Helix Digital Infrastructure、Amazon Web Services、Vistra、クウェート投資庁、NVIDIA、FläktGroup、Korea AI Computing Center
Qoo10 sponsors festivals at 2 universities in Japan again this year! Voting at each venue for “Campus Favorite,” a special award in the Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026
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eBay Japan合同会社 is sponsoring the Meiji University Festival and 学習院大学's Sakurin Festival, with voting and sample giveaways to select the winner of the “Campus Favorite” special award in the Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026.
キヤノンITS wins the Japan Association of Operations Research's 46th Case Study Award; mathematical technology for automatically planning cash replenishment at ATMs across 20 banks and approximately 30,000 ATMs nationwide recognized
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キヤノンITソリューションズ株式会社 and 日本ATMビジネスサービス株式会社 won the Japan Association of Operations Research's 46th Case Study Award for technology that automatically creates cash replenishment plans for approximately 30,000 ATMs across 20 banks.
[Manga awards keep ranking it] Host and Salaryman surpasses 400,000 copies sold; latest volume 5 goes on sale 10/29! First-ever special edition and first-print bonuses also available!
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Volume 5 of the manga Host and Salaryman, which has surpassed 400,000 copies sold, will be released by 双葉社 on Oct. 29. Details have also been announced for its first special edition, bookstore bonuses, free online release and a collaboration food truck.
Facts
Surpassed 400,000 copies in total (print + digital)
Regular edition list price: 858 yen (tax included)
Special edition list price: 2,970 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：双葉社、アニメイト、TSUTAYA、Renta！、喜久屋書店、ブックファースト、紀伊國屋書店、THEキャラ CAFE STAND
京都府 will hold the Kyoto Prefecture Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival at Kyoto Pulse Plaza on Nov. 28 and 29. About 100 businesses will exhibit, with sales of agricultural, forestry and fishery products from the prefecture, hands-on activity areas, stage events and more.
CORSAIR社 announces the WARTHOG series of military-design mid-tower PC cases and the RM1200e 2nd Gen series of high-output power supply units
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株式会社アスク announced the WARTHOG series of military-design PC cases and the RM1200e 2nd Gen series of high-output power supply units, both made by CORSAIR社.
Facts
Capable of supplying up to 600W
Supports installation of up to 13 case fans
Rated output: 1200W
Estimated market price: around 33,980 yen (tax included)
Estimated market price: around 30,780 yen (tax included)
Baseball specialty store Baseman to continue operating as a permanent store at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY!
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株式会社ベースマン has decided to continue operating its Baseman LaLaport TOKYO-BAY store, which had been open for a limited time at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY, as a permanent store starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026 onward
Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
Available for a limited time through Saturday, October 31
The “Small Shrimp Tempura and Ibaraki Prefecture Chinese Cabbage Kakiage Soba,” which sold 120,000 servings last year, and “Soba Shop Curry Soba,” fragrant with the bonito broth unique to soba shops, are here! Some menu items, including the classic curry rice, have also been revamped!
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will begin selling “Small Shrimp Tempura and Ibaraki Prefecture Chinese Cabbage Kakiage Soba” and “Soba Shop Curry Soba” on Nov. 5, 2026, and will also revamp some of its classic menu items.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
All 78 locations
17 stores in total
As of Oct. 30, 2026
Sales begin Nov. 19
A 20-yen discount
The first location opened at Granduo Kamata in April 2008
Marked its 15th anniversary on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Celebrating its 15th anniversary
Established: 2021
Established: 2021 (Reiwa 3)
April 1
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、フーズカンパニー、いろり庵きらく、いろり庵きらくそば、そばいち、NewDays、ベックスコーヒーショップ、おむすび処 ほんのり屋、駅弁屋、acure＜アキュア＞、From AQUA、エキュート、グランスタ、DENTSU、Suica by JR東日本、JR東日本
[Ponta Pass] “Autumn Ponta Pass Festival” launches, offering up to 14 times the points at participating merchants from more than 170 brands
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KDDI will hold the “Autumn Ponta Pass Festival” for Ponta Pass members from Nov. 1 through 30, 2026, increasing the points earned when using au PAY to up to 14 times the usual rate (7%) at participating merchants from more than 170 brands. It will also award up to 10,000 points through a stamp rally drawing.
Picture book specialty store “MOGUえほんランド” to grand open at イオンタウン吉川美南 on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Events include photo sessions and meet-and-greets with popular characters!
Packed with know-how and ideas for creating a hobby space and creative base at home, “DIYer's Garage Workshop” goes on sale Oct. 29
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released “DIYer's Garage Workshop” on Oct. 29, a book sharing know-how and ideas for turning a garage or unused space into a DIY workshop.
Go all out this Christmas! Make it lavish! Reservations for the “Christmas Box,” packed with “Katsuya Fried Chicken” and “Fried Shrimp,” open Nov. 1!
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かつや, a subsidiary of アークランドサービスホールディングス, will begin accepting reservations on Nov. 1, 2026, for a Christmas-only box of fried chicken and fried shrimp.
A serious chicken feast from a karaage specialty shop to brighten your Christmas table! The “Christmas Limited Box” from からやま and からあげ縁 is back this year! Early-bird reservations with special savings start Sunday, Nov. 1
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エバーアクション, a subsidiary of アークランドサービスホールディングス, will begin selling Christmas Limited Boxes from からやま and からあげ縁 on Dec. 22, 2026, and is accepting early-bird reservations starting Nov. 1.
Tower Records Marketplace celebrates its 2nd anniversary by bringing together fans through a wide range of passions
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タワーレコード株式会社-operated Tower Records Marketplace marked its 2nd anniversary on Oct. 22 and will run campaigns from Oct. 29 through Nov. 30, including points rewards and coupon offers.