[Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture] The “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment risks from just a 6 mL blood sample, to launch at まつざき脳神経・頭痛クリニック千里丘 on Dec. 19, 2026 (Sat.) — appointments now being accepted
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株式会社レナテック will launch the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and MCI risks from just a 6 mL blood sample, at まつざき脳神経・頭痛クリニック千里丘 in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 19, 2026.
The Satoyama Common School, run by Ecology Online in Tochigi, will take part in “GOOD CYCLE FES UTSUNOMIYA 2026”!
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特定非営利活動法人エコロジーオンライン（EOL） will take part in “GOOD CYCLE FES UTSUNOMIYA 2026,” to be held in Utsunomiya on Dec. 13, 2026, showcasing the Satoyama Common School’s activities and the skills of craftspeople.
Kamaboko Day campaign: Get a new “Insulated Tote Bag (Large)” with purchases of ¥10,000 or more! Enjoy 2 times the Jo Club points and complimentary kamaboko, too.
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鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold a campaign from Nov. 14 to 20, 2026, in celebration of Kamaboko Day on Nov. 15. Customers who spend ¥10,000 or more will receive a new insulated tote bag, and Jo Club points will be 2 times the usual amount. Events including craft demonstrations will also be held at “Kamaboko no Sato.”
“WIND AND SEA × Ultraman”: A collaborative collection from WIND AND SEA and the Ultraman series.
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Fashion brand WIND AND SEA will release a collaborative collection to mark the Ultraman series’ 60th anniversary. Shiro Sano will model the looks, with sales starting Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Marking its 60th anniversary this year
16 styles in all
Release date: Oct. 31, 2026
¥13,200-
¥8,800-
Born in Tokyo in 2018
Companies mentioned：WIND AND SEA、franky株式会社、Tsuburaya Productions
An outlet mall with approximately 220 stores, the largest number in Kyushu, to open at the former site of “マリノアシティ福岡”: “三井アウトレットパーク 福岡マリノア” to open in April 2027
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Mitsui Fudosan and Fukuoka Jisho have named the outlet mall set to open in April 2027 at the former site of “マリノアシティ福岡” in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City: “三井アウトレットパーク 福岡マリノア.” The developers announced 41 food and other stores in advance out of approximately 220, and also revealed plans to bring in ロピア and a Monster Hunter statue.
Facts
Opening in April 2027
Approximately 220 stores
41 stores
13 stores making their first appearance at a domestic commercial complex
Making M&A a standard option for startups: Launch of “FOUNDER'S NEXT PROGRAM” to support entrepreneurs’ next ventures
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Originalプロトスター株式会社は、東京都の「TOKYO SUTEAM」令和8年度協定事業者に採択され、「FOUNDER'S NEXT PROGRAM」を始動した。このプログラムは、成長初期のスタートアップに対し、M&Aを出口戦略として検討・実行するための伴走支援、企業概要書作成、専門家・買い手との接続を行う。
Facts
More than 600 cumulative applicants across all programs
Created 5 M&A deals, including capital alliances
Provides 12 months of hands-on support to selected startups
GONNA DAYS makes its first appearance at “ecute Omiya” inside JR Omiya Station! Farm-grown Western vegetable salads and deli items on sale for a limited time from Nov. 9-23｜An ecute Omiya-exclusive Mexican salad arrangement and LA-style chopped salads also available
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GONNA DAYS, a salad and deli specialty shop operated by Mr.LAND株式会社, will open for a limited time at “ecute Omiya” inside JR Omiya Station from Nov. 9 to 23, 2026, selling salads and deli items made with Western vegetables from its own farm.
Which keepsakes do people want to save when sorting a deceased person’s belongings? A survey of 200 people on what they keep and how they decide (遺品整理/ゴミ屋敷片付け クリーンサービス survey)
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According to a survey by 遺品整理/ゴミ屋敷片付けクリーンサービス, the most commonly desired keepsakes when sorting a deceased person’s belongings were records such as “photos, albums, videos and audio.” Key considerations included whether an item holds personal memories and whether it evokes the deceased. Common requests for support from service providers included “a final check before disposal” and “setting aside items that are difficult to decide on.”
“ケータリングセレクション,” used by more than 1,000 companies for year-end and New Year parties last year, releases its 2026 feature page and begins offering plans with a choice of complimentary perks for a limited time
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株式会社Cqree has released its 2026 feature page for year-end and New Year parties and begun offering plans with a choice of complimentary perks. More than 1,000 companies used the service for year-end and New Year parties last year.
Facts
Original1名様あたり500円相当のお料理を無料で1品プレゼント
A chance for up to 20 companies to win a tuna-cutting show or sushi-making experience in a drawing
More than 50,000 deliveries in just about 3 and a half years since the service launched
More than 50,000 deliveries to date
More than 90% of customers placing orders are businesses
Showcase’s identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” launches data integration with kintone
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株式会社ショーケース has launched a data integration feature linking its identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform “kintone.” The feature aims to centralize review and approval work after identity verification as well as customer information management, reducing system development costs and workload.
Facts
Used by more than 42,000 companies
Introduced at more than 500 companies to date (as of October 2026)
株式会社JENIMO wins the Product Development category at the Japan Beauty Company Awards 2026
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株式会社JENIMO, which offers professional hair removal devices and light-based facial machines, won the Product Development category at the Japan Beauty Company Awards 2026, organized by エステティック通信. Its approach to development, which incorporates feedback from practitioners, and its post-installation support system were recognized.
[Seminar Announcement] Developing a New Regional Healthcare Plan and How Hospitals Should Respond — A Turning Point in Hospital Management and Strategies for Survival Looking Ahead to 2040
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株式会社ソラスト will hold a seminar on responding to regional healthcare plans and hospital management strategies looking ahead to 2040 at the 日本医療マネジメント学会 23rd Kyushu and Yamaguchi Joint Conference and 26th Nagasaki Prefecture Chapter Academic Meeting, to be held in December 2026.
Sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ” heads east across the Seto Inland Sea in autumn. A 3-night, 4-day island-hopping voyage from Moji Port to Anan Port (Nov. 16-19)
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Applications have opened for a 3-night, 4-day voyage across the Seto Inland Sea from Moji Port to Anan Port aboard the sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ,” operated by 特定非営利活動法人ゼリ・ジャパン, from Nov. 16 to 19, 2026.
Kenshi Sugiya drafted by U.S. team サバンナ・バナナズ, set to return to professional play in the U.S. in 2027
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Former professional baseball player Kenshi Sugiya has been drafted by サバンナ・バナナズ, a team in the U.S. Banana Ball League, and is set to return to professional play in the U.S. in 2027, it was announced.
Bigger turnout than expected! More than 2,400 people visited Sato Foods’ “Salt Rice Ball Specialty Shop Without a Rice Cooker” in 5 days, with around 2,600 sold—all about the rice, with no fillings
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サトウ食品株式会社 held its “Salt Rice Ball Specialty Shop Without a Rice Cooker” at ZeroBase 表参道 in Tokyo’s Omotesando district for 5 days, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2026, selling around 2,600 rice balls.
Hyokkorihan named WMG2027 Kansai soft tennis ambassador! He will connect with participants, drawing on his experience competing at the Inter-High
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京都府福知山市 has appointed comedian Hyokkorihan of 吉本興業 and Koichi Nagae of the NTT西日本 soft tennis team as ambassadors for the soft tennis competition at the World Masters Games 2027 Kansai, to be held in May 2027.
6th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering to be held! — Nagoya Castle once drew 160 warriors and feudal lords from across Japan, including Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Now, leading voices including Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura gather for a passionate cross-talk at the “miracle castle” attracting nationwide attention
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佐賀県 and 唐津市 will hold the 6th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering on Nov. 22, 2026, at the Nagoya Castle ruins, marking 100 years since their designation as a national historic site. The event will feature a varied program, including a cross-talk with Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura, a Noh performance and a family-crest sticker rally, showcasing the site’s historical significance.
Facts
More than 160 warriors and feudal lords from across Japan
100th anniversary of designation as a national historic site
37 occupations require security skills. Of these, 26 are outside IT departments
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株式会社Personality has published findings from its “Skills Encyclopedia” skills dictionary, showing that 26 of the 37 occupations requiring information security-related skills (70.3%) are outside IT departments.
Facts
Of these, 26 (70.3%) are
Of 3,932 skills
32 related to information security and cybersecurity
37 of 461 occupations
Of 1,458 tasks
IT departments: 11
Japan is said to be short of around 110,000 cybersecurity professionals
チェック・ポイント・リサーチ discovers “Aokigahara,” a new information-stealing malware targeting credentials for AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude
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チェック・ポイント・リサーチ announced that it had discovered “Aokigahara,” a new information-stealing malware targeting credentials for AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
Facts
More than 100,000 organizations
More than 100 analysts
Established on October 1, 1997
Oct. 23, 2026, U.S. time
March 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、Check Point Research、CPR、チェック・ポイント、合同会社NEXT PR
“SketchUp CIRCLE 2026: New Possibilities Expanded by AI and Emerging Technologies” to be held
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株式会社アルファコックス will hold “SketchUp CIRCLE 2026: New Possibilities Expanded by AI and New Technologies” on December 4, 2026. The event will focus on generative AI and the evolution of SketchUp, featuring talks by users and exhibition booths hosted by sponsors. The participation fee is 3,300 yen, tax included.
Japan Tax-Free, together with UPBOND, puts tax-free refunds using the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYC” into practical use
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株式会社日本免税 will begin accepting payments in the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYC” through its “JapanRefund” tax refund service for visitors to Japan on November 1, 2026. In collaboration with UPBOND’s wallet infrastructure, it will put into practical use Japan’s first model to reduce fees and prevent fraud.
Survey on sales workers’ experience of working on days off: 76.9% have handled customer matters on a day off. The most common source of messages on days off was not “customers” but “supervisors and teams (51.2%)”
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A survey conducted by 株式会社9E found that 76.9% of sales workers had handled customer matters on a day off, with “supervisors and teams (51.2%)” being the most common source.
Facts
76.9% have handled customer matters on a day off
Messages from supervisors and teams (51.2%)
Directly from customers (31.7%)
Survey of 160 people with experience in sales roles
Even inquiries AI can’t answer are guided through to resolution. Inquiry-response AI agent “NetBot” comes standard with human support, ticket management, and improvement suggestions
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株式会社イーコース began offering the fall 2026 update to its inquiry-response AI agent “NetBot” on October 29, 2026. It comes standard with ticket management to hand inquiries the AI cannot answer over to human agents, and an “improvement suggestions” feature that identifies areas for knowledge-base improvement. No additional contract is required. It is available from 100,000 yen per month.
Facts
Service launched on October 29, 2026
Answers in more than 40 languages, including English and Chinese
Approximately 200 locations nationwide
The Standard Plan starts at 100,000 yen per month, excluding tax
光村印刷 to showcase “paper flexible packaging” that combines environmental responsibility with enhanced brand value at Next Package 2026 — Creating sustainable packaging with offset printing
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光村印刷株式会社 will exhibit at the 9th Next Package 2026, to be held on November 26, 2026, and present “paper flexible packaging” that combines environmental responsibility with enhanced brand value.
[SKS JAPAN 2026] Bringing the power of microbes to industry. Brewing machinery leader フジワラテクノアート unveils a co-creation platform to accelerate the real-world implementation of bio-based manufacturing
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株式会社フジワラテクノアート will exhibit at SKS JAPAN 2026, to be held in November 2026, unveiling a microbial industry platform that draws on its expertise in brewing machinery, as well as “MiniLab,” an aerated solid-state cultivation system.
Facts
27 countries worldwide
Approximately 1,500 companies
Founded in 1933
From November 5 (Thursday) through 7 (Saturday), 2026
[Public voting open through November 15] High school students’ insights can change healthcare. Entries in the “みんつくミラキャン” poster and video contest now available
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一般社団法人ピーペック has published entries in “みんつくミラキャン,” a poster and video contest for high school students, and is accepting public votes (first-round judging) through November 15.
Facts
Published on the organization’s website starting Monday, October 26, 2026
Public voting closes at 23:59 on Sunday, November 15, 2026
The winning entries will be selected at the presentation and awards ceremony to be held in January 2027
In the 3 online workshops held in July–August
An era in which 1 in 2 people will experience cancer during their lifetime
It is estimated that at least 2–3 of every 30 high school students have some kind of illness
Presentation and awards ceremony to be held on January 10, 2027
[Sapporo | Capacity: 10 companies] Friday, November 13: “Introducing the Self-Career Dock” — Addressing workforce development challenges and introducing the Self-Career Dock
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Notice of a seminar on “Introducing the Self-Career Dock” in Sapporo, hosted by 株式会社パソナ. Free of charge, with capacity limited to 10 companies.
Detect vulnerabilities that could lead to information leaks every day and help fix them automatically. Launch of “AI-SecBox,” an on-premises AI security platform
“LLMOチェキ” launches “AI Question Suggestions,” a feature that uses AI to design questions that should surface your company in AI search results
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株式会社Itera began offering “AI Question Suggestions,” a new feature for its LLMO measurement and improvement tool “LLMOチェキ,” on October 29, 2026. The feature uses AI to organize information from a website and suggest questions for different stages, such as awareness and comparison. Users can review an estimate before registering suggestions in bulk.
Details of the collaboration menu and original merchandise revealed, with various events also confirmed
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A special event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the French publication of “The Little Prince” will be held at Tokyo City View, the Roppongi Hills observation deck operated by 森ビル株式会社, from November 13, 2026, through February 14, 2027. The program will include original merchandise, collaboration café menu items, and talk seminars by the astronomy club.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
February 14, 2027
80th anniversary
52nd floor
¥2,420
1,650 yen
3,960 yen
935 yen
5,500 yen
17,600 yen
Additional 900 yen
General admission: 3,100 yen
High school and university students: 2,500 yen
Ages 4 through junior high school: 1,900 yen
Age 65 and over: 2,800 yen
¥1,230
1,080 yen
1,300 yen
1,320 yen
1,760 yen
1,870 yen
3,500 yen
50 participants
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社、印傳屋、THE SUN ＆ THE MOON（Cafe）、ソルト・コンソーシアム株式会社、博報堂
UPBOND, together with 日本免税, puts tax-free refunds using the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYC” into practical use
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株式会社UPBOND and 日本免税 have commercialized a service that allows foreign visitors to Japan to receive tax-free refunds in the yen-denominated stablecoin “JPYC.” The service launches on Nov. 1, 2026.
ＪＢＣＣ株式会社 has launched a support service that uses its proprietary AI agent to propose viable analytical use cases based on companies’ business data. Using Microsoft Fabric, it assesses whether data is AI-Ready and provides a preparation roadmap.
About half of all books added to bookshelves are “a book already on a friend’s shelf.” The reality of reading spreading through online communities, revealed by more than 100,000 reading records (according to OSIRO)
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オシロ株式会社 announced that cumulative registrations for “Everyone’s Bookshelf,” the reading feature of its community platform “OSIRO,” had topped 100,000. Analysis of more than 100,000 records found that about half of the books added to shelves had already been registered by friends, that 32.1% of registered books spread within communities, and that half of those books were shared with a 2nd person within about 3 days.
サーバーワークス adds IVR recording transcription feature to its cloud contact center package
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サーバーワークス and エクレクト have added an IVR recording transcription feature to their cloud contact center package. The feature automatically creates Zendesk tickets from audio recorded through IVR, then transcribes and summarizes the recordings.
[Joint webinar] アジアクエスト × Sansan × Geolocation Technology: Don’t miss prospect signals—turn them into business meetings and orders
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アジアクエスト株式会社 will hold a webinar on Nov. 27, 2026, jointly with Sansan株式会社 and 株式会社Geolocation Technology, explaining how to identify prospects using IP addresses and customer data and turn them into business meetings and orders.
“11 security assessment criteria” for spotting dangerous cloud tools released [Free white paper]
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株式会社ピクルス has released a free white paper outlining “11 security assessment criteria” for people responsible for selecting cloud tools and obtaining internal approval.
Facts
4-step review process
Cloud Security Assessment Criteria, October 2026 edition
“Tom Yum Goong Ramen” arrives to celebrate the opening of Kourakuen Thailand’s 10th and 11th locations! ～The 11th location in Thailand, LIVE RAMINTRA店, opens Friday, Oct. 30～
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株式会社幸楽苑 will begin selling “Tom Yum Goong Ramen” on Nov. 4, 2026, to mark the opening of its 10th and 11th locations in Thailand. Its franchisee, President Kourakuen, opened the 10th location in September and the 11th on Oct. 30.
Facts
“Tom Yum Goong Ramen” 890 yen (tax included)
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Kourakuen Thailand’s 10th location
11th location
On Sept. 16, 2026 (Wed.),
On Friday, October 30
Set meals offering savings of 70–150 yen
※Save 80 yen
⇒ 1,090 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 1,170 yen (tax included)
⇒ 1,190 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 1,260 yen (tax included)
⇒ 1,390 yen (tax included)
Regular price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社幸楽苑、株式会社プレジデント幸楽苑、PRESIDENT KOURAKUEN Co.,Ltd.、THAI PRESIDENT FOODS PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED、株式会社幸楽苑ホールディングス
アライドアーキテクツ analyzes 京王百貨店’s survey of visitors to Japan through the CEPs lens, identifying the reasons for visits and the needs of repeat customers by country and region
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アライドアーキテクツ analyzed 京王百貨店’s survey of visitors to Japan using the data platform “Kaname.ax Global,” revealing differences in visit purposes depending on prior awareness, as well as variations in CEPs (triggers) and repeat-customer needs by country and region.
フェイスネットワーク to speak at the “1st NIKKEI Family Business Project Management Forum,” hosted by 日本経済新聞社 メディアビジネス
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株式会社フェイスネットワーク is participating as a gold sponsor in the “1st NIKKEI Family Business Project Management Forum,” hosted by 日本経済新聞社, with president and representative director 二郎蜂谷 scheduled to speak.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
More than 300 newly built single-building apartment complexes in total
[ハーゲンダッツ] New “Cake Bar” series arrives! Enjoy the sensation of biting into a rich gateau chocolat. “Raspberry Gateau Chocolat” bar launches for a limited time on Tuesday, Nov. 3!
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ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン株式会社 will launch the first product in its new “Cake Bar” series, “Raspberry Gateau Chocolat,” nationwide for a limited time starting Nov. 3.
Facts
[Net content] 72 ml
[Price] 373 yen (suggested retail price, including consumption tax)
“XINXIN,” a 7-member mix-genre idol group from Nagoya, has a regular radio show airing late Monday nights on FM AICHI starting in October! “XINXIN’s Shin-so Shin-ri—Whether you believe it or not is up to you☆”
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A regular radio show by “XINXIN,” a 7-member mix-genre idol group from Nagoya, began airing late Monday nights on FM AICHI in October 2026. Episodes are also available for time-shifted listening on radiko.
A new pre-dinner habit: try Pork Bits as a snack before dinner! 61.8% of dual-income households hear their children say “I’m hungry” at least 1 day a week
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Based on a survey of dual-income households with preschool-age children, 伊藤ハム米久ホールディングス proposed “pre-dinner”—a new habit to address hunger before the evening meal.
Facts
Survey of 500 people in dual-income households
In 2025, the number of “dual-income households”※1 reached 13.33 million※2
“Households consisting of a couple and children” were the largest group, at 8.06 million※3
Dinner tended to start an average of 30 minutes later
The median interval between lunch and dinner was 7 hours
The median wait from picking up children to starting dinner was 2 hours
84.6% have a snack or something to eat between meals
59.2% of people have had to interrupt making dinner temporarily
New wisdom for caring for the “silent organ,” explained by a liver specialist and a dentist! “Amazing Habits That Keep Your Liver Strong for Life: What People Who Don’t Age Do” now on sale
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株式会社日本文芸社 released “Amazing Habits That Keep Your Liver Strong for Life: What People Who Don’t Age Do,” co-authored by liver specialist Takeshi Kurihara and dentist Takenori Kurihara, on October 27, 2026. The book explains the mechanisms behind fatty liver and the links between the liver and the oral and gut environments, and suggests preventive habits that can be practiced in everyday life.
株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン designated November 1 as “Seven Café Day” to mark cumulative sales of 10 billion cups of “Seven Café,” launched in 2013, as of the end of October 2026. The company will hold campaigns and launch new products.
Celebrating cumulative sales of 10 billion cups of “セブンカフェ”! “Caramel Latte Smoothie” joins the “Seven Café Smoothie” lineup for a limited time, with a sweet and bitter flavor and セブンカフェ beans as a secret ingredient
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch “Caramel Latte Smoothie” for a limited time starting November 3, celebrating cumulative sales of 10 billion cups for セブンカフェ.
【鴨川シーワールド】A 60-minute program to learn about the concepts behind the exhibit tanks and their inhabitants from an animal keeper who serves as a dedicated group guide!! Weekdays only*1: “Animal Keeper Guided Walk: The Life of Water & the Coral Reef Sea”!!
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鴨川シーワールド, the flagship facility of 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, will hold the private guided tour “Animal Keeper Guided Walk: The Life of Water & the Coral Reef Sea” led by an animal keeper on weekdays only starting November 9, 2026.
【Brûlée Merisée】New gift box featuring a Christmas rose pattern. An assortment of 4 items, including winter-limited chocolate tarts
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Brûlée Merisée, operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will sell “Merisée Gift <Winter>,” a gift box featuring a Christmas rose pattern, for a limited time starting November 1, 2026. Priced at 2,268 yen, it contains 4 kinds of sweets, including chocolate tarts.
“15 consecutive years competing” at the National Skills Competition: 3 students from the Traditional Architecture Carpentry Department to compete in the architectural carpentry category!
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3 students from the College of Traditional Culture and Environmental Welfare, part of the NSGグループ, have been selected to represent Niigata Prefecture in the architectural carpentry category at the 64th National Skills Competition, marking 15 consecutive years of participation.
Pasona Tohoku Sosei’s “Hiraizumi Club ~farm & resort~” adopts “TEUDU,” a premium skincare brand with ties to Iwate. Accommodation plan with care set for the first 50 groups, available starting November 1
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“Hiraizumi Club ~farm & resort~,” operated by 株式会社パソナ東北創生, has adopted エスヴィータ株式会社’s premium skincare brand “TEUDU” as an amenity and will begin offering a special accommodation plan exclusively through 一休.com starting November 1, 2026.
【TAC司法書士講座】Free online seminar “It’s never too late to start! Building a career as a judicial scrivener” to be held on Saturday, November 7
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for its judicial scrivener course on November 7, 2026. Instructor Hiroyuki Himeno will speak about career development and study strategies.
Latest news on products launching this fall and upcoming events for the “Love Live! Series Official Card Game” revealed at “Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Autumn”!
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株式会社ブシロード announced new products and event information for the “Love Live! Series Official Card Game” at “Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Autumn,” held on October 28, 2026. Details were revealed for the November booster pack “Magical♡Treat,” purchase bonuses for the premium booster “DUO,” launching in December, and “Anniversary 2027” and related decks, scheduled for release in February 2027. The company also announced tournaments at the November fan meeting and prizes for the championship tournament in February 2027.
Facts
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Scheduled for release on Saturday, November 14
Scheduled for release on Saturday, December 19
With the purchase of 2 boxes
Scheduled for release on Saturday, February 27
Hasunosora Girls’ Academy School Idol Club, 106th-generation members
Sunmedia partners with U.S.-based Cashmere to license high-quality specialist content for generative AI
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株式会社サンメディア has formed a strategic partnership with Cashmere Inc., a U.S.-based content licensing platform for AI, and will develop a licensing business in Japan for high-quality specialist content for generative AI and RAG systems.
Facts
For more than 60 years
Oct. 29, 2026
5 million US dollars
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンメディア、Cashmere Inc.、Cashmere、Reach Capital
Rapidus and en launch mass recruitment through en’s “Social Impact Recruitment Project,” seeking candidates for multiple roles including business planning and production engineering, including second-career graduates and young people with potential
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エン株式会社 has launched the “Social Impact Recruitment Project” for Rapidus株式会社, recruiting candidates at once for multiple roles, including business planning and production engineering, including second-career graduates and young people with potential, to establish a mass-production system for 2nm-generation semiconductors.
Facts
Starting Thursday, October 29, 2026
2nm-generation semiconductors
Successfully confirmed transistor operation in July 2025
Aiming to begin mass production in the second half of fiscal 2027
株式会社Eco-Pork, a startup advancing digital transformation in pig farming, has been selected as 1 of 10 companies to receive support under the Global Supply Chain Strengthening Support Program run by 東京都. The company offers digital solutions for pig farming in 4 countries—the United States, Brazil, Spain and Ukraine—and will use the program to build supply chains supporting overseas expansion and develop growth strategies.
Facts
10 companies selected for support
4 countries: the United States, Brazil, Spain and Ukraine
UNICORN marks the 1st anniversary of the official launch of its mobile advertising truck “O3 TRUCK” with a company promotional drive starting October 29. It will also offer the “O3 TRUCK Search” option free of charge for a limited time
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UNICORN will conduct a promotional drive starting October 29, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of the release of its AI analytics advertising truck, “O3 TRUCK.” It is also offering the normally paid option “O3 TRUCK Search” free of charge to advertisers who apply by December 25.
Facts
1st anniversary of the official release
Regular option fee: 300,000 yen
Adopted by 28 companies in the 1 year since its release
[Taiwan Update] Local sourcing of Taiwan’s semiconductor materials is accelerating! A look at the forefront of partnerships between Japanese and Taiwanese companies and more in the latest Wise Research report
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Wise Consulting Group has issued its latest report, covering the acceleration of local sourcing of semiconductor materials in Taiwan, machine tool makers’ shift into robotics and aerospace, a major investment by 合晶科技（ウエハーワークス）, and 威力暘電子（ウェリーサン）’s rollout of liquid-cooling technology.
Facts
35 companies have joined
SEMI半導体材料聯盟 was established in August 2026
12-inch wafers for advanced manufacturing processes
A new production line will begin operations in 2027
10 companies to watch will appear under the theme “A World Coexisting with AI”! “Hifumi Annual Meeting 2026” to be held November 29
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Rheos Capital Works will hold “Hifumi Annual Meeting 2026,” an event themed “A World Coexisting with AI,” at Tokyo International Forum on November 29, featuring 10 companies to watch, including 伊藤忠商事.
Presentations on security measures at medical institutions and the use of generative AI at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics
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医療AIプラットフォーム技術研究組合 (HAIP) will present recommendations on the shift to cyber resilience and key points of the Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI (2nd Edition) at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, to be held in Sapporo in November 2026.
大央 representative and architect 松岡恭子 discusses “urban spaces in reserve” and city-making in the age of AI
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Kyoko Matsuoka, representative of 株式会社大央, spoke at a joint meeting of the 福岡県中小企業経営者協会連合会, discussing the Tenjin Big Bang, public spaces at One Building, challenges posed by population decline, the potential of AI-powered urban planning, and the perspective of viewing vacant houses in regional cities as “spaces in reserve.”
共英製鋼 and Clean Energy Connect sign virtual PPA service agreement
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共英製鋼株式会社 and 株式会社クリーンエナジーコネクト have signed a virtual PPA service agreement, with the service set to begin in November 2026. CEC will develop Non-FIT solar power plants with a capacity of approximately 14MW and provide the environmental value to 共英製鋼.
[株式会社ミライト・ワン] Expanding integrated managed services with the addition of cyberattack response capabilities, launching “MY One Grid™ Cybersecurity”
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株式会社ミライト・ワン will begin offering “MY One Grid™ Cybersecurity,” which adds cybersecurity features to its integrated cloud/on-premises managed service “MY One Grid™,” on October 29, 2026.
Korean skincare brand “セロラバイ” expands offline sales channels with placement in 8 pharmacies in Busan, following Seoul
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Korean skincare brand “セロラバイ” has expanded its offline sales channels by securing placement in 8 pharmacies in major tourist areas of Busan, following Seoul.
SUBU 10th-anniversary mook, “別冊GO OUT SUBU 10th ANNIVERSARY BOOK,” goes on sale. Special bonus: SUBU’s original “mixed-material shoe bag”
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Winter sandal brand “SUBU” released “別冊GO OUT SUBU 10th ANNIVERSARY BOOK,” a mook jointly produced by outdoor magazine “GO OUT” and fashion magazine “ONKUL,” on October 28, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary. It comes with a special original shoe bag.
Marubun’s AI communication robot Kebbi3 selected for “Care Technology”
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丸文株式会社 announced that Kebbi3, an AI communication robot made by NUWAロボティクス社 and handled by the company, has been officially selected for the “Care Technology (Monitoring and Communication)” category by 公益財団法人テクノエイド協会. This means it meets the eligibility criteria for subsidies, making it easier to support its adoption.
What if your accounting staff suddenly resigns? 200 business owners and executives share their response plans and concerns (RSTANDARD survey)
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社RSTANDARD, when accounting staff resign unexpectedly, 37.0% of business owners and executives would consider handling the work internally, while 32.0% would consider consulting existing specialists. Concerns included workflow delays and increased workloads, while accuracy and system compatibility were key considerations when outsourcing.
Smiling children undaunted by the rain! “MATAHARI LAND - KIDS PARK FESTA” to be held for the first time at Yoyogi Park!
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“MATAHARI LAND - KIDS PARK FESTA” was held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on October 24 and 25, 2026, with activities including dance and workshops for children to enjoy.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
25th
Companies mentioned：株式会社 MATAHARI、360WORLD 合同会社、NEKKOPOCCO、JAMBOREE、SAVAGE CLUB、BOOMIN' WORLD
トライフ releases case studies of its package-production web service “MyPUP”
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株式会社トライフ announced that トーエイ株式会社 produced original paper bags for a collaboration product with OVALE, a Western-style confectionery shop in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, as a case study for the MyPUP packaging production web service.
【岐阜県飛騨市】Monitor events for the national app under the “Furusato Resident Registration System” to be held on Nov. 4, 5 and 7—first nationwide event to discuss use of the system as a whole, hosted by Hida City, a leader among municipalities in attracting people with ties to the region!
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As part of the national “Furusato Resident Registration System” model project, 岐阜県飛騨市 is conducting a trial-monitoring program for the “Furusato Resident App (trial version)” from October to December 2026. In early November, it will hold events for people who live outside the city but are interested in Hida City, where participants can check how easy the app is to use and share ideas. The events will be held in 3 formats: in Tokyo, in Hida City and online.
Facts
From October through December 2026
The current membership exceeds 19,000.
More than 7,400 people have participated in total.
In a small city with a population of approximately 21,000
(Joint release) JAL and スカパーJSAT sign basic business partnership agreement to address social issues
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日本航空株式会社 and スカパーJSAT株式会社 have signed a basic business partnership agreement to address regional issues and create new businesses using satellite data. The companies are considering developing a solution to visualize the risk of wild animals, including brown bears, appearing in populated areas, with the aim of eventually expanding into areas such as disaster preparedness and environmental monitoring.
“Hatsune Miku: Connected Puzzles Tamagotori Deluxe” launches for PS4/PS5, Xbox and Steam!
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クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社 released the puzzle game “Hatsune Miku: Connected Puzzles Tamagotori Deluxe” for PS4/PS5, Xbox and Steam on Oct. 29, 2026. The price is 1,980 yen (tax included).
Chaintope to hold free webinar on DPP readiness in the textile and apparel industries on Nov. 25
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株式会社chaintope will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 25, 2026, on digital product passport (DPP) readiness in the textile and apparel industries. Shinichi Hasegawa of 株式会社景譜 (KEIF, Inc.) will join as a guest speaker and discuss building traceability and enhancing brand value through the example of the medical scrubs brand “sukui.”
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
14:00
Fiscal 2025
iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Green Product Award 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社chaintope、Chaintope、株式会社景譜、KEIF, Inc.
Relive the stories of all 8 films in the series in the world of LEGO! The LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) Collection Nintendo Switch(TM) 2 physical edition launches today!
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株式会社セガ launched the physical edition of WB Games’ “LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection” for Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Oct. 29.
Facts
All 8 works
October 29 (Thu.)
Suggested retail price: 5,980 yen
¥6,578 including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、WB Games、TT Games Ltd.、LEGO Group、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Chef Tsutomu Ochiai, famed for “Japan’s hardest-to-book restaurant,” makes his first appearance at Mori no Machi, turning Okayama’s prized ingredients into exquisite Italian cuisine
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A limited 2-day Italian dinner and lunch by Chef Tsutomu Ochiai will be held on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026, at Mori no Machi Picnic Terrace, operated by サルボ両備株式会社, a subsidiary of 両備ホールディングス株式会社. The courses will feature ingredients including “Tanimoto Beef” from Okayama Prefecture and vegetables from the Ortolano brand. Reservations are being accepted through ぐるなび.
Facts
For 2 days, November 6 (Fri.) and 7 (Sat.), 2026
Raised on a farm for more than 30 months
Born in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1947
Completed approximately 3 years of training in various parts of Italy
Opened LA BETTOLA da Ochiai in Tokyo’s Ginza district in 1997
Received the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity from the Italian government in 2005
Named a Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2013
Received the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award in 2019
In 2020, became the first Italian cuisine chef to receive the Medal with Yellow Ribbon
Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 18:30
Lunch is scheduled for Saturday the 7th, starting at 12
Original料金：1名 16,500円（税込）
Capacity: 80 people
Original料金：1名 11,000円（税込）
Capacity: 60 students
Reservation deadline: Nov. 2, 2026, 18:00
Companies mentioned：両備ホールディングス株式会社、サルボ両備株式会社、LA BETTOLA da Ochiai、日本イタリア料理協会、ホテルニューオータニ、グラナータ、谷本牧場、肉処たにもと、Ortolano、両備グループ、ぐるなび、PayPay、楽天ペイ、d払い、auPAY、メルペイ、FamiPay、COIN+、Alipay
三井倉庫 begins operations at new “Busan New Port Second Warehouse” in Busan, South Korea
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三井倉庫 announced that its South Korean subsidiary, Mitsui-Soko (Korea) Co.,Ltd, began operations in October 2026 at the Busan New Port Second Warehouse, built within the Busan New Port Free Trade Zone.
Facts
Operations began in October 2026
The company in 2014
The company decided to build this facility in November 2024
“Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku” unveils new information, including original songs by 原口沙輔 and 晴いちばん!
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株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette announced new information for “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku,” including original songs by 原口沙輔 and 晴いちばん, the “World Crown Event” starting in January 2027, a Halloween login campaign, the addition of 7 new songs, new “APPEND” charts, campaigns related to Connect Live, and the “FEEL Pure Harmony” event.
“OPEN DAY,” bringing balance to everyday life and the extraordinary, to be held at SAUNA SAKURADO with 花山瑞貴 and 川田直樹 as guests
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株式会社サクラグループHOLDINGS. held a hands-on event and talk session to mark the renovation of its wood-fired sauna at the private sauna SAUNA SAKURADO in Fukuoka City. Model and television personality 花山瑞貴 and others attended, and the event included an introduction to the new facilities and a talk session.
Limited run of 200 sells out! “SKY LANTERN NIGHT,” where fantastical lights color the night sky over Yoyogi Park, held for the first time
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“SKY LANTERN NIGHT,” held for the first time on October 17, 2026, as a special event at the “Indonesia Japan Friendship Festival ’26” at Yoyogi Park, was a success, with all 200 limited-edition sky lanterns selling out. It was organized by 株式会社MATAHARI and 360WORLD合同会社.
[PayPay Insurance] Early flu season brings earlier preparations: PayPay Insurance’s “Influenza Benefit” surpasses 50,000 sign-ups in just 20 days
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PayPay Insurance Service, part of the LINE Yahoo Group, announced that sign-ups for the 2026 edition of its “Influenza Benefit,” which launched about 10 days earlier than last year in response to the early flu season, topped 50,000 within 20 days of launch.
Facts
Surpassed 50,000 sign-ups in just 20 days
About 2.5 times the pace of the same period from the start of sales last year (※2)
Since the service launched on October 5
Starting October 5, about 10 days earlier than last year
Reached 11.35 people in Week 40 (September 28–October 4)
Up from 7.17 people the previous week
Rose about 1.6 times from 7.17 people the previous week
Flu season began about 1 month earlier than the previous year
Sign up from 250 yen per month
Enrollment is available from ¥240 per month
“PayPay Points” worth 1% of the premium will be awarded by the underwriting insurance company
From the top J.League club to the world title: Online qualifiers for the official esports tournament “eFootball™ Championship 2027 eJ.LEAGUE” begin October 29
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The Japan Professional Football League and 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント announced that online qualifiers for the official esports tournament “eFootball™ Championship 2027 eJ.LEAGUE,” played using the free-to-play game “eFootball™,” will begin on October 29. Players from this season’s winning club will earn the right to compete in next summer’s world tournament, with all 40 clubs taking part in the competition.
Facts
Worldwide downloads have topped 1 billion
All 40 J1 and J2 clubs
A total of 2 players from the console and mobile divisions
The 8 clubs that advanced from the group stage
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人 日本プロサッカーリーグ、Ｊリーグ、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、Epic Games, Inc.、adidas Group
Talk to your plush toys—and let them talk to each other. The plush-toy conversation app “NUI” adds the new “Talk Together” feature
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The independently developed plush-toy conversation app “NUI” launched a new feature, “Talk Together,” on October 29, 2026, allowing plush toys belonging to the same owner to talk to each other.
Facts
On Thursday, October 29, 2026
Try up to 5 exchanges for free the first time
For 7 days after completing the initial setup
First 20 people
β early-bird discount (first 20 people, 30% off)
The market for plush toys and related categories was worth ¥62.398 billion in fiscal 2025
Up 38.2% from the previous fiscal year
About 3.2 times higher over 10 years than in fiscal 2015
[Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture] Women-only studio “Lino Style (Rino Sutairu) Nagareyama Kaido” combining bodywork, yoga and Pilates to open on October 31, 2026!
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株式会社Lino Bloom will open the women-only “Lino Style (Rino Sutairu) Nagareyama Kaido” studio in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, on October 31, 2026, and unify the brand name of all locations, including existing ones, from “Lino body39” to “Lino Style.”
[Electrical contractor in Saitama × rice farmer in Niigata] Supporting primary industries through the connection forged by the name “Hayakawa”! Hayakawa Electric directly purchases new rice from “早川ファーム,” hit by a 40% drop in rice prices and soaring fertilizer costs, and distributes a total of 1 ton to employees and stakeholders
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株式会社早川電工 has launched a project to directly purchase new rice from “早川ファーム” in Niigata Prefecture, which is struggling with a sharp drop in rice prices and soaring fertilizer costs, and distribute a total of 1 ton to employees and stakeholders.
[Christmas special campaign] Win every GraviTrax product (worth about 60,000 yen)! The “We’re Giving It All Away Campaign,” open to purchases of 5,000 yen or more (tax included), starts Sunday, November 1
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ラベンスバーガージャパン株式会社 will run the “We’re Giving It All Away Campaign” starting November 1, 2026, giving purchasers of the construction toy “GraviTrax” a chance to win products worth about 60,000 yen in total.
“出版ラクダ” adds a feature to generate covers and illustrations from manuscript text, creating images suited to a book’s content from materials you already have
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株式会社Arstruct has added a new feature to its AI publishing support service “出版ラクダ” that automatically generates covers and illustrations based on manuscript content.
[Research report] A comparison of logos created with AI and those made by professional designers: What design characteristics does AI struggle with?
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株式会社ビズアップ published a report comparing logo production by image-generation AI trained on its own data with work by professional designers. The study found that while AI excels at generating ideas, it cannot overcome 5 challenges: calculating negative space, combining motifs, harmonizing text and graphics, adding charm, and ensuring consistency in three-dimensional forms.
Handled casting for 13 influencers and on-the-day support at ME TOKYO IKEBUKURO’s “Pajama Night,” an emotional-release festival featuring rainbows and a full moon
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虹と満月と株式会社 handled the casting of 13 influencers and on-site arrangements for the emotional-release festival “Pajama Night,” held at ME TOKYO IKEBUKURO.
【NO1-GRIP】Showcasing the new appeal of golf grips from Harajuku! “TOKYO POP UP,” bringing together 4 brands from different industries, to be held on Friday, Nov. 6!
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NO1-GRIP, the golf grip brand developed by 株式会社NOWON, will exhibit at “TOKYO POP UP,” a pop-up event bringing together 4 brands from different industries, to be held in Harajuku on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
4 brands
12:00〜19:00
Admission: Free
Eyebrows: ¥33,000 (tax included) per session
Lips: ¥44,000 (tax included) per session
Eyeliner: ¥22,000 (tax included) per session
Approximately 4,000+ people waiting for reservations
Companies mentioned：株式会社NOWON、NO1-GRIP、Creative Space CALM Harajuku、ウメダチーズラボ、NOT TEA、design beauty clinic、AMEDIO+
See inbound tourism trends by municipality! “Traveler Insight〈Inbound Data〉Web Version” now available
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株式会社アンド・ディ has released the “Traveler Insight〈Inbound Data〉Web Version,” which uses inbound tourism consumption trend survey data from 観光庁 and features analysis of inbound tourism trends by municipality and filtering by criteria.
【Free to attend】Experience “inclusion” at the “Gathering to Feel We’re Here for Each Other,” online on Sunday, Nov. 15 | Anyone Project’s 2nd anniversary event
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一般社団法人エニワンプロジェクト will hold the online event “Gathering to Feel We’re Here for Each Other” on Nov. 15, 2026, to mark its 2nd anniversary. The program will include inclusive yoga and dialogue, aiming to create a space where people from diverse backgrounds can participate.