【2028 backpack season】Preview of some of the 144 models in the Fuwarii school backpack lineup‼ More new colors, plus lightweight designs, ample capacity and chest straps for a comfortable fit!
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株式会社協和 has previewed standout items, including new colors and designs, from the 144-model lineup of its Fuwarii school backpacks for the 2028 school year. Sales will begin on Feb. 4, 2027.
Introducing exhibitors at The CREATORS 7, an in-person networking event for creators and entertainment companies, ④
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An introduction to exhibitors at The CREATORS 7, a networking event for creators hosted by 株式会社トライデントワークス. The article covers exhibitors including STUDIO ZOON, ArtiPASS, GVA法律事務所, V-talent agency bond×Goirai and メロンブックス, as well as event details and participation fees for Nov. 27–28, 2026.
Zuora to host event on financial transformation in the AI era, with founder and CEO Tien Tzuo visiting Japan
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Zuora held “Agentic Finance Next: Tokyo,” an event on financial transformation in the AI era, in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2026. Founder and CEO Tien Tzuo delivered the keynote address.
株式会社アーバンプラン held a first-half company-wide meeting on Oct. 23, 2026, bringing together employees from offices nationwide and online participants from its Vietnam design office. The meeting included a review of the previous term, a briefing on business policies and workshops.
【AX INSIGHT | AI Implementation Support Report, October 2026】株式会社AX highlights support that incorporates existing data and human judgment into operations to broaden the value of AI
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株式会社AX has published the October 2026 issue of its monthly report, “AX INSIGHT | AI Implementation Support Report,” detailing how companies are putting generative AI to use. This month’s report highlights efforts tied to day-to-day operations, including how to retrieve existing data, handle exceptions and apply insights to customer service.
“Big Peat” to exhibit at Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo
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Original株式会社ジャパンインポートシステムは、2026年11月6日・7日に東京国際フォーラムで開催される「ウイスキーフェスティバル2026 in 東京」に出展し、ダグラスレイン社の「ビッグピート」を無料ハイボールや有料試飲で提供するとともに、ゲストバーテンダーの登場や抽選会などのイベントを実施する。
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
7th (Saturday)
Booth (No. 7)
Available for 500 yen each
¥500 (tax included)
Limited to 2,200 attendees per session
＜Premium Night＞17:00–19:30
＜Session 1＞10:00–13:30
＜Session 2＞14:30–18:00
＜Premium Night＞3,500 yen (tax included)
＜Sessions 1 and 2＞5,000 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンインポートシステム、ダグラスレイン社、Japanese Bar common
The “Macaron Straight” flat iron brings a touch of “KAWAII magic” with every use; launches November 9, 2026 (Monday)
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株式会社クレイツ will launch the “Macaron Straight,” the first straightening iron in the Macaron series, on November 9, 2026. The suggested retail price is 7,480 yen (tax included).
[AuB株式会社] Trial introduction of “CORE STEP” insoles, designed to bring out the foot’s natural functions, at 森ビルホスピタリティコーポレーション hotels; supporting the well-being of employees on the front lines of the hotel industry
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AuB株式会社 trialed its high-performance “CORE STEP” insoles with 70 employees of 株式会社森ビルホスピタリティコーポレーション, with a survey confirming high satisfaction.
ららぽーと堺 Community Learning Project outreach activities bring cultural and artistic experiences to children, with a cumulative total of 1,750 participants
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ららぽーと堺, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント, will hold off-site lessons and in-mall events themed around ink painting and dance in November and December 2026, as part of its community learning project, which has drawn a cumulative total of 1,750 participants.
Participating in the さとふる Festival 2026 in OSAKA on November 7! Tastings and sales of popular hometown tax return gifts “Fuji Mountain Highball” and “JAPANESE WHISKY 富士山43°”!
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山梨県韮崎市 will exhibit at the “さとふる Festival 2026 in OSAKA,” to be held at Grand Green Osaka in Osaka on November 7, 2026, offering tastings and sales of popular hometown tax return gift whiskies and promoting local products.
コクヨ advances “AI-driven development” by integrating Notion and Claude
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コクヨ has introduced Notion Labs Japan合同会社’s “Notion” and “Notion AI” to an engineering organization of 100 people and is advancing “AI-driven development” in collaboration with Claude. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and build up institutional knowledge by centrally managing previously scattered information and using AI agents for quality checks and information retrieval and updates.
Facts
An organization of around 100 people, mainly engineers
The engineering organization was established in July 2024
Sample Hyakuten, one of Japan’s largest trial services, begins supplying products to “おトクストア,” a new section in NTT Docomo’s “dバリューパス”
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“Sample Hyakuten,” operated by 株式会社オールアバウトライフマーケティング, began supplying products on October 23, 2026, to “おトクストア,” a new section in NTT Docomo’s subscription service “dバリューパス.”
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
550 yen per month
Approximately 900 varieties
Approximately 150 varieties
Approximately 4.6 million cumulative users
Approximately 6,000 companies with cumulative transactions
An opportunity to develop the ability to “pose questions, think, and find answers”—a skill essential in the AI era—and explore global careers: Ｐ＆Ｇ Japan to hold the “ＰＧＱＵＥＳＴ” business competition for students
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Ｐ＆Ｇ Japan will open applications on October 29, 2026, for “ＰＧＱＵＥＳＴ,” a competition in which university and graduate students tackle the company’s business challenges. The competition will be held through late February 2027. The winning team will have the opportunity to give a presentation in Singapore.
Facts
Applications open on our website from October 29, 2026
The competition will be held from mid-December 2026 through late February 2027
[Lee] Three special series mark the finale of the iconic “101” line’s 101st anniversary. A limited-edition, special “STORM RIDER” model also launches
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Lee will launch 3 limited-edition, special series on October 30 to mark the finale of the 101st anniversary of its iconic “101” line, introduced in 1925.
Seibu Real Estate and Livlan team up for the first time on a Seibu Group rental housing project featuring soundproof rooms in every unit
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Seibu Real Estate and Livlan have begun developing “ミュージションテラス,” a wooden rental housing series in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, featuring soundproof rooms in every unit—the first such project in the Seibu Group. Completion is scheduled for August 2027, and the property will have 4 units.
Facts
Completion scheduled for August 2027
Move-in scheduled to begin in September 2027 or later
All units are 2LDK
An 8-minute walk to Mejiro Station
A 10-minute walk to Ikebukuro Station
Entering its 26th year since launch
The average annual occupancy rate was 99.1% in fiscal 2025
Currently has 50 buildings across Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures (Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba)
Cut summer electricity demand through “outings” and “home storage batteries”! Combining behavior change and device control achieved demand response reductions equivalent to a total of 730,000 kWh during the period
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株式会社東急パワーサプライ, together with 東急株式会社, integrated behavior-change-based demand response and device-control-based demand response in summer 2026, achieving electricity demand reductions equivalent to a total of 730,000 kWh.
In 2026, consumers embraced a “two-pronged approach of saving and splurging.” The fastest-rising item at No. 1 was Melojoy’s squishy toy, while demand for escape hammers surged 179-fold the day after torrential rain
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株式会社マイベスト analyzed and announced 4 consumer trends—“a two-pronged approach of saving and splurging,” “restaurant-quality food at home,” “wearable solutions,” and “being prepared for what comes next”—based on browsing data from January 1 to October 18, 2026.
Facts
30 million people per month
Food price hikes affecting more than 20,000 items, among other things
Large-screen TVs (2.5 times)
Compressor dehumidifiers (2.3 times)
Food waste disposers (1.9 times)
Home appliances typically priced at 30,000 yen or more
Original圧力IH炊飯器（3〜10万円程度）
The most affordable microcomputer rice cooker (around 5,000 to 10,000 yen for a 3-cup model)
“2,000 yen or less”
“3,000 yen or less”
Products priced under 1,000 yen
Ranked 3rd among 22 products
Soup makers (2.7 times)
Air fryers (2.6 times)
Moka pots (2.1 times)
Premium toasters (2.1 times)
In tests comparing 29 air fryers
While sales of fan-equipped vests rose 2.1 times
Handheld fans saw a more modest increase of 1.1 times
Earthquake-sensing circuit breakers are at 5% of their peak
Escape hammers are at 27%
Portable power supplies have fallen to 34%
1.41 times the national average
It also operates in 8 countries and regions outside Japan
Voice actor Daisuke Namikawa to appear in special event for TV anime “ほっかいどうぶつ”; talk show set for Dec. 5 (Fri.) in Sapporo!
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Hokkaido Broadcasting announced that it will hold a talk show in Sapporo on December 5, 2026, featuring voice actor Daisuke Namikawa as a special event for the TV anime “ほっかいどうぶつ.”
AI revamps search functions for “べんりねっと,” an indirect procurement management system, helping users find the products they need despite differences in wording or ambiguous expressions
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株式会社カウネット will revamp the search functions of its indirect procurement management systems “べんりねっと” and “べんりねっとL” with vector search using Google Cloud’s AI Commerce Search, beginning deployment on October 29, 2026.
[7th anniversary] Save up to 700 yen on a 6-ticket coffee booklet! A 2-week offer starts November 1, letting you buy it at a great price. [上高地あずさ珈琲 Fujidera Store]
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A 2-week campaign offering a 6-ticket coffee booklet for up to 700 yen off will be held at the 上高地あずさ珈琲 Fujidera Store starting November 1, Reiwa 8.
[Saint-Germain] Authentic stollen to enjoy while waiting for Christmas. “120-Day Aged Fruit Stollen,” featuring dried fruit steeped in spirits for 120 days and fragrant spices, goes on sale for a limited time starting Sunday, November 1
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株式会社サンジェルマン will release authentic stollen made with dried fruit aged for 120 days and spices for a limited time starting November 1, 2026.
[かごの屋] All-you-can-eat Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu returns for a limited time at 22 locations in the Kanto region, by advance reservation only! Starts Sunday, Nov. 1!
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和食しゃぶしゃぶ かごの屋, operated by 株式会社KRフードサービス, will begin offering an advance-reservation-only all-you-can-eat Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu course at 22 locations in the Kanto region starting November 1, 2026.
End-of-life planning festival “坊ロック in 二子玉川” to be held November 21 and 22
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株式会社鎌倉新書 will hold the end-of-life planning festival “坊ロック in 二子玉川” at Futako Tamagawa Rise on November 21 and 22, 2026. The event offers a positive perspective on end-of-life planning through live performances by active Buddhist priests, stages featuring well-known personalities, and coffin-entry experiences. Admission is free.
[More than 120 varieties!?] “Premium sushi,” “crab” and “all-you-can-eat” come together in a dream offering! “きづなすし 上野店” opens November 6 (Fri.), serving a lavish all-you-can-eat seafood spread‼
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SFPダイニング株式会社 will open “きづなすし 上野店” in Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, on November 6, 2026. It will offer more than 120 all-you-can-eat items, including premium sushi and crab.
Facts
Opening date and time: November 6, 2026 (Fri.), 11:00
エボラニ株式会社 acquired all shares of 株式会社イーツー・インフォ on October 1, 2026, making it a group company. The move will strengthen development capabilities and improve product development capabilities and quality in the AI era.
Medical AI “AXON” launches dedicated brand website; free demos and consultations on implementation now available
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株式会社コンヴァノ launched a dedicated brand website for “AXON,” an AI agent specializing in medical institutions, on October 29, 2026, and began accepting requests for free demos and consultations on implementation.
Fifth investment made from the “Osaka Regional Revitalization Fund”!
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大阪信用金庫 made its fifth investment through the “Osaka Regional Revitalization Fund,” investing in 株式会社ＯＮＤＯ. The company plans and operates e-sports events, among other activities.
We have signed a tripartite joint research and development agreement (JSA) with Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina and 株式会社Atomis.
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八千代エンジニヤリング signed a tripartite joint research and development agreement (JSA) with Indonesian state-owned energy company Pertamina and 株式会社Atomis on October 23, 2026. The agreement covers real-world testing of CubiTan® using MOF technology and the development of a smart gas network business.
What should you eat if electricity and gas supplies are cut off? A “disaster-preparedness school lunch” using emergency supplies is served at a junior high school in 袖ケ浦市
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On Oct. 26, Reiwa 8, 袖ケ浦市 in Chiba Prefecture held a “disaster-preparedness school lunch” at all 5 public junior high schools in the city, using emergency stockpiles to raise students’ disaster-preparedness awareness through hands-on experience with emergency food.
ServiceNow announced its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results and raised its outlook for subscription revenue and free cash flow margin. It also raised its target for AI-related contract value and announced expanded partnerships with OpenAI and NVIDIA, along with new solutions.
HPE and NVIDIA partner to advance secure agentic AI in enterprise and industrial sectors
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HPE and NVIDIA announced a solution to support the secure deployment and operation of agentic AI in enterprise and industrial sectors. The companies are adding new features to HPE Private Cloud AI and, through collaboration with シュナイダーエレクトリック and the introduction of new infrastructure such as the NVIDIA Vera CPU Rack, will provide governance, security and flexible GPU utilization.
First on the Minami-Osaka Line, expanding service from the Nara Line to Kintetsu lines. アイカサ is newly installed at 7 stations on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line.
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株式会社Nature Innovation Group will install its umbrella-sharing service, アイカサ, at 8 locations across 7 stations on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, with service beginning on Oct. 30, 2026.
Facts
8 rental locations in total
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Locations across 14 prefectures nationwide, with more than 2,500 spots
Uravation expands its free practice question collection for the Generative AI Passport to 300 questions aligned with the new syllabus. The 5-chapter syllabus, in which “AI agents” becomes a standalone chapter starting with the February 2027 exam, offers 60 questions in exam format as well as chapter-by-chapter practice, with explanations for every question.
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株式会社Uravation has expanded its free practice question collection for the Generative AI Passport exam to 300 questions, aligned with the new syllabus for the February 2027 exam. Based on the new syllabus’s 5-chapter structure, it offers 4 ways to practice, including exam-format and chapter-by-chapter questions, with explanations for every question.
CBRE releases Japan Investment MarketView, third quarter 2026
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CBRE released its Japan Investment MarketView for the third quarter of 2026. Investment in commercial real estate reached a record high during the quarter, and acquisitions by J-REITs also increased.
Facts
Up 4% year over year
Original2兆2,100億円
Original1,000億円以上の取引が4件
Reached 1.5 times the level of the same quarter a year earlier
GLOBIS 学び放題 launches organizational diagnostic surveys on engagement, careers and compliance. The “Organization Report” visualizes organizational conditions and recommends relevant learning from more than 5,100 courses.
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株式会社グロービス has launched 4 types of organizational diagnostic surveys on engagement, careers and compliance, along with an “Organization Report” that visualizes responses, through its subscription-based video learning service GLOBIS 学び放題.
Facts
More than 5,100 learning courses
More than 21,400 videos
More than 1.6 million cumulative learner IDs
4 types of surveys
Companies mentioned：株式会社グロービス、グロービス経営大学院、グロービス・コーポレート・エデュケーション、グロービス・デジタル・プラットフォーム、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、一般社団法人G1、一般財団法人KIBOW、株式会社茨城ロボッツ・スポーツエンターテインメント、株式会社LuckyFM茨城放送、顧彼思（上海）企業管理諮詢有限公司、GLOBIS Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.、GLOBIS Asia Campus Pte. Ltd.、GLOBIS Thailand Co., Ltd.、GLOBIS USA, Inc.、GLOBIS Europe BV、GLOBIS Manila Inc.、PT. GLOBIS Indonesia Hub、GLOBIS Taiwan Co., Ltd.、GLOBIS Middle East (Commercial Representative Office)、GLOBIS India Private Limited
“Autobacs Mito Sumiyoshi Store (Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture)” reopens after renovation
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株式会社オートバックスセブン and its franchisee 株式会社オートバックス関東販売 will reopen the Autobacs Mito Sumiyoshi Store and its adjoining Autobacs Cars Mito Sumiyoshi Store in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, after renovations on Oct. 30, 2026.
From “knowing” to “putting into practice”: an “advanced” version is now available for the National Self-Care Certification Exam, taken by a total of 45,000 people
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第一三共ヘルスケア released the advanced version of the National Self-Care Certification Exam on Oct. 29, following participation by a total of 45,000 people. Because scores on the basic version showed disparities in correct-answer rates, the advanced version features questions that test how well participants can put their knowledge into practice. The company will also run a campaign in which participants who share their results can win a product assortment.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ first “dog doughnuts” are here! Six types of dog biscuits inspired by popular doughnuts, “Doggie Doughnuts,” go on sale Nov. 1, 2026, for Dog Day
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Japan will begin selling dog biscuits “Doggie Doughnuts” at all stores and online starting Nov. 1, 2026.
OBC launches “Master Record Expansion Option for 奉行V ERPクラウド” on Nov. 13, enabling management of large volumes of master data and further developing its business platform to support corporate growth
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株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント will launch “Master Record Expansion Option for 奉行V ERPクラウド,” a dedicated option for its SaaS-based 奉行V ERPクラウド, on Nov. 13, strengthening support for the business platforms of mid-sized and growing companies.
茅乃舎 unveils new Christmas-limited gifts, ideal for holiday visits and seasonal gifting. All 5 items, including dashi soup and cookies, go on sale in limited quantities starting Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
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株式会社久原本家 will release 5 Christmas-limited gifts from the 茅乃舎 brand in limited quantities starting Nov. 2, 2026.
ウェンディーズ・ジャパン株式会社 and ファーストキッチン株式会社 launched the tapioca delivery-only shop “Bao Boba” at 5 locations on Oct. 29. The initiative anticipates a consumption tax cut on food and beverages next April; customers can order through Uber Eats and rocket now.
Renowned guests including 小川洋子, 川上弘美 and 伊坂幸太郎 to appear at the 11th Agency for Cultural Affairs Translation Competition awards ceremony and commemorative symposium on Thursday, Dec. 3
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The awards ceremony and commemorative symposium for the 11th Agency for Cultural Affairs Translation Competition will be held on Dec. 3 as part of an Agency for Cultural Affairs program administered by 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構 (VIPO). Renowned guests including 小川洋子, 川上弘美 and 伊坂幸太郎 will appear. Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese and English will be provided.
【Get a taste of winter early with monkfish and oysters】12 dishes showcasing chefs’ skills!! Available for November only at 83 庄や locations nationwide
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株式会社大庄 will begin serving 12 seasonal winter dishes at 83 庄や locations nationwide for November only. The menu includes Spanish mackerel sashimi, oyster dishes and deep-fried monkfish, alongside a selection of sake from 西野金陵 and 秋田酒類製造, showcasing chefs’ skills and the flavors of new sake.
Facts
庄や, a neighborhood pub with chefs nationwide: 83 locations
Mori Building Hospitality Corporation, certified as a White 500 organization under the 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (large enterprise category), partners with AuB to launch a “health management approach from the ground up”
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森ビルホスピタリティコーポレーション, which operates Grand Hyatt Tokyo, has begun a trial introduction of the high-performance “CORE STEP” insole in partnership with AuB株式会社. As a company certified as a White 500 organization under the 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, it aims to improve employee well-being and the workplace environment.
カーネクスト to launch 4th installment of social-media-only giveaway campaign for the “Raxus Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026” on Oct. 29
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Online car-buying service カーネクスト, operated by ラグザス株式会社, will launch the 4th installment of a social-media-only giveaway campaign related to the “Raxus Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026” on Oct. 29. Prizes include balls signed by Samurai Japan players. The campaign will run on X and Instagram.
SHIPS and Otemon Gakuin partner under the theme “A New Voyage”; 1st release of apparel for university students to be sold at the school festival on Nov. 1 and 2
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学校法人追手門学院 and 株式会社シップス have launched a joint project, “SAIL THROUGH THE GATE,” with apparel for university students to be sold at the school festival as the 1st release.
Facts
Marked its 60th anniversary in 2026
60th anniversary of its founding
Original11月1日（日）、2日（月）に開催する大学の学園祭で販売します
シップス marked its 50th anniversary in 2025
50th anniversary of establishment
追手門学院 will mark its 140th anniversary in 2028
140th anniversary
Approximately 1万5千 students study at the institution
【Japan Tourism Agency-selected project】WILLER ACROSS and 京王バス launch a “manners comic trial” to create a more comfortable express bus experience ～Using comics and digital tools to promote inbound tourists’ understanding of manners and rules～
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WILLER ACROSS and 京王バス will launch a trial of a “manners comic” for inbound express bus passengers in November 2026 as a Japan Tourism Agency-selected project.
Facts
Nov. 2026
More than 140 bus operators nationwide
More than 80 companies participate
5 transportation operators nationwide
Companies mentioned：WILLER ACROSS株式会社、京王バス株式会社、WILLER ACROSS、京王バス、Japan Bus Lines協議会
【Shopping receipt total reimbursement campaign】Buy at least ¥1,000 including tax of the “白鶴 まる” series for a chance to win “えらべるPay🄬,” awarded to 1,000 people!
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白鶴酒造株式会社 will run a campaign from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, offering “えらべるPay🄬” equivalent to the total receipt amount to 1,000 winners selected by lottery from customers who purchase at least ¥1,000 including tax of the “白鶴 まる” series.
鈴与商事㈱ and 鈴与㈱ sign agreement for off-site PPA service
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鈴与商事 and 鈴与 signed an agreement for an off-site PPA service, which began in September 2026. Surplus electricity generated by 10 solar power facilities owned by 鈴与商事 will be supplied to 43 facilities operated by 鈴与. By combining this with non-fossil certificates, all electricity will be CO2-free. This is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 6,400t annually.
Is measuring hot water a hassle? While consumers seek “flavor” in instant café au lait, about 80% say they add water by eye
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A survey on instant café au lait conducted by 株式会社ドトールコーヒー found that consumers prioritize “flavor” over “convenience” when buying it, and that about 80% add hot water by eye without measuring it.
Facts
1,653 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
Conducted in June 2026
“It tastes good” at 52.8%
“Easy to make” (12.2%)
About 20% measure the amount of hot water they add
About 80% add it “by eye”
26.3% adjust the amount to fit a mug (270–300 ml)
The amount of hot water works out to a maximum of about 1.9 times the recommended amount
KEYUCA launches new “cute and practical” slippers! This winter lineup prioritizes ease of use, including easy care and comfortable fit
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河淳株式会社 will launch new functional winter slippers under the KEYUCA brand starting October 5, 2026. The company highlights 4 features, including wipe-clean soles and cushioning, and will offer 10 times the usual points on all products during “KEYUCA THANKS WEEK” starting October 16.
Facts
On sale sequentially starting Monday, October 5, 2026
November is “Sushi Capital Kitakyushu” Month! This year again, a selection of seasonal ingredients is on offer!
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Kitakyushu City has designated November as “Sushi Capital Kitakyushu” Month and will organize initiatives including a unveiling of a sushi roll devised by the child mayor, a special page on the OMAKASE booking site, promotional corners and product sales at イオン and ハローデイ, the announcement of the conveyor-belt sushi association’s showdown results, and the distribution of original merchandise.
“Ajipon” and “Shime Nabe Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot Soup” flavors in Baby Star snacks?!
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株式会社Mizkan and 株式会社おやつカンパニー are collaborating to release 2 limited-time varieties of “Baby Star Dodekai Ramen” flavored with “Ajipon” and “Shime Nabe Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot Soup” starting in November 2026.
The real estate industry’s infrastructure: アットホーム. New rental-focused service “ATBB Rental” launches from “ATBB,” one of Japan’s largest real estate information distribution platforms
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アットホーム株式会社 has launched “ATBB Rental,” a new service spun off from “ATBB,” one of Japan’s largest real estate information distribution platforms, and dedicated to the rental sector.
Facts
For approximately 60 years
1985
2008
More than 63,000 real estate agencies nationwide
About 47% had not been updated for 15 days or more
アドバンスト・メディア secures No. 1 share (※1) in the “business support AI” market for contact centers
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According to a research report by 富士キメラ総研, 株式会社アドバンスト・メディア ranked No. 1 in the contact center business support AI market, with a 48.5% share based on fiscal 2025 results.
TOTO, DAIKEN and YKK AP’s joint TDY Takamatsu Collaboration Showroom marks its 10th anniversary. 10th-anniversary special campaign to run Nov. 13 (Fri)–Nov. 15
First collaboration between AOKI and Kawada Feather: “Super Air Warm Down Coat” featuring recycled down and functional insulation now on sale!
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株式会社AOKI and 河田フェザー株式会社 have launched the “Super Air Warm Down Coat,” their first collaborative product, featuring recycled down and “Top Micros®8,” a moisture-absorbing, heat-generating filling. A limited-time campaign to collect and reuse down products will also run from September 28 to November 30, 2026.
The Tsukuba Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Nature and Science will hold the mini exhibition “The World of Plants Depicted in Educational Manga” from November 14 to January 17. The exhibition will feature the history of educational manga about plants and related books. A related event will also be held, including a talk with manga artist and illustrator Kashiwai.
【Hearty portions × great value】New signature platter and curry doria! Curry House Rio Takadanobaba store completely revamps its regular menu! Available at カレーハウス リオ Takadanobaba store starting Sunday, November 1
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カレーハウス リオ Takadanobaba store, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, will completely revamp its regular menu starting November 1, 2026, introducing new items including the store-exclusive “Hearty Double Serving” and the limited-quantity “Sizzling Curry Doria.”
タレカツ食堂たれとん revises its menu! Soup and pickles now come with every rice bowl! New items include store-exclusive “meat soba” and “seafood tare katsu combo bowl”!
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Ever Action, a subsidiary of アークランドサービスホールディングス, will launch a new full menu at the tare katsu bowl specialty restaurant たれとん on October 30, 2026. Soup and pickles will be included with every bowl, and new items include “meat soba” and the limited-time “seafood tare katsu combo bowl.”
Cut summer electricity demand through “outings” and “home storage batteries”! Combining behavior change and device control achieved demand response reductions equivalent to a total of 730,000 kWh during the period
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東急株式会社 and 東急パワーサプライ jointly rolled out the behavior-change demand response (DR) program “Summer Electricity Vacation Big Strategy 2026” and the device-control DR program “Terumaru Battery Project” in summer 2026, achieving a total electricity demand reduction equivalent to 730,000 kWh.
Experience railway work in autumn-colored 門司港! “Autumn Family Festa 2026” to be held on November 28 (Saturday)
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JR九州 will hold “Autumn Family Festa 2026” at the Kyushu Railway History Museum in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 28, 2026. The event will feature hands-on railway work experiences, including a driving simulator and a conductor experience, as well as character stage shows and station bento sales.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
9:00～17:00
Adults: ¥500
250 yen for junior high school students and younger
Freshly harvested Kagoshima ingredients fair for the Shinkansen luggage delivery service “Hayā! Bin”!
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JR九州フードサービス will use the Shinkansen luggage delivery service “Hayā! Bin” to hold a special fair featuring Kagoshima ingredients at 2 locations in Hakata starting October 30, 2026.
ベネッセ to begin offering Japanese users study and exam support for AWS certification through the skill development platform “Udemy” starting in October
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株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション began offering discount vouchers for AWS certification exams in the Japanese market in October 2026 through the skill development platform “Udemy.”
A “Neighborhood Digital Stamp Rally” exploring the history of Asakusa to Ueno!
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東京地下鉄株式会社 will hold a “Neighborhood Digital Stamp Rally” exploring the history and attractions of the Asakusa–Ueno area from November 1 to 30, 2026. Prizes will be awarded to the first 1,000 people to collect stamps at all 10 locations.
Save on weekends! 東京メトロ launches the weekend-and-holiday-only 28-hour ticket (QR)!
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東京地下鉄株式会社 will launch the limited-time, weekend-and-holiday-only “東京メトロ 28-hour ticket (QR)” on November 7, 2026. The ticket costs 700 yen for adults and 350 yen for children and can be used across all 東京メトロ lines with a QR code on a smartphone.
【丸源ラーメン】“Aged Soy Sauce Marugen Gomoku Soba” arrives for a limited time starting November 12 (Thursday)! Advance sales begin today at 7 locations
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株式会社物語コーポレーション will begin selling 丸源ラーメン’s limited-time “Aged Soy Sauce Marugen Gomoku Soba” and “Aged Soy Sauce Shrimp Gomoku Soba” nationwide on November 12, 2026, with advance sales beginning at 7 selected locations.
Asahi Beer to launch “アサヒ 贅濁,” an unfiltered beer distinguished by its rich flavor and cloudy appearance, nationwide in limited quantities starting December 1
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Asahi Beer will launch “アサヒ 贅濁,” a beer made using an unfiltered brewing method and distinguished by its rich flavor and cloudy appearance, nationwide in limited quantities starting December 1.
【神戸須磨シーワールド】December 6 (Sunday)–December 8 (Tuesday), 2026: “Kobe City Residents’ Day” offers a special admission price of 1,000 yen exclusively for Kobe residents
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神戸須磨シーワールド, operated by 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, will hold “Kobe City Residents’ Day” from December 6 to 8, 2026, offering a special admission price of 1,000 yen to Kobe residents. The hotel’s restaurant will also offer a special price on its lunch buffet for Kobe residents.
Children use robots to imagine the future of agriculture and food in Tohoku: “Inquiry Fest 2026 Tohoku” to be held in Sendai on November 3 (Tuesday, holiday), with hands-on activities led by student groups from Tohoku University and students from Tohoku University of Art and Design
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In cooperation with “Inquiry Fest 2026 Tohoku,” organized by ヒューマンアカデミージュニア, the event will be held in Sendai on November 3. Elementary school students will present ideas for solving agricultural and food-related challenges with robots, and university students will lead science and art activities and a robot operation corner.
（株）アスプルンド renews “ASPLUND CONTRACT.com,” its contract furniture site for businesses, adding project management and automatic furniture-list generation to support furniture selection and space planning
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株式会社アスプルンド, part of ワールドグループ, renewed its contract furniture site for businesses, “ASPLUND CONTRACT.com,” on October 28, 2026, adding project management and automatic furniture-list generation features.
The excitement, laughter and frenzy are back! Key visual unveiled for “9 to 5,” starring Rio Asumi!
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Information has been announced for the 2027 production of the musical “9 to 5,” and the key visual starring Rio Asumi has been unveiled. The production is by TBS, サンライズプロモーション and 研音.
Support fairy “エムピー” from the TV anime 『貸した魔力は【リボ払い】で強制徴収』 is now available as a life-size figure. Preorders are being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby goods retailer (大網株式会社), is accepting preorders for a life-size figure of support fairy “エムピー” from the TV anime 『貸した魔力は【リボ払い】で強制徴収』, made by コトブキヤ.
Ace Group International’s business acquisition wins the “Merger & Acquisition of the Year Award” at HICAP, the Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Conference
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株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド and its subsidiary Ace Group International won the “Merger & Acquisition of the Year Award” at HICAP.
Facts
HICAP, now in its 36th year
Aiming to expand its footprint to a scale of 250 hotels in Japan and overseas
Operates a total of 94 hotels, including membership hotels
29 golf courses in Japan and overseas
Leisure and sports facilities including 9 ski resorts
8 hotels (Kyoto, Seattle, Palm Springs, New York, Brooklyn, Sydney, Toronto and Athens)
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、Ace Group International LLC、Ace Group International、SPW、AGI、西武グループ、埼玉西武ライオンズ
Artist duo MES’s solo exhibition “レイ／RE-I” is now on view at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO!
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株式会社パルコ is presenting artist duo MES’s solo exhibition “レイ／RE-I” at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO. It is open to the public free of charge from October 24 to November 16, 2026, with related events also planned.
“Weiss Schwarz Online” set for release on March 25 (Thursday)! Package version preorders begin October 29 (Thursday)!
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株式会社ブシロード has set March 25, 2027, as the release date for the online trading card game “Weiss Schwarz Online” and began accepting preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2™ package version on October 29.
Facts
Set for Thursday, March 25
Begins today, Thursday, October 29
Marking 18 years since its release
Original計4枚がそれぞれ封入
A set of 16 special PR cards
Release date: Thursday, March 25, 2027
A total of 8 additional DLC items
If you place your preorder by January 25, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、Nintendo、Steam、amiami、アニメイト、楽天、Amazon、ソフマップ、エビテン、ビックカメラ、WonderGOO、ブシロードオンラインストア、viviON Inc.、講談社、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、KADOKAWA
Latest novel by Michiko Aoyama, 『海辺のエール』, surpasses 50,000 copies in print, with a major reprint decided immediately after release! Promotional video released
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Michiko Aoyama’s latest novel, 『海辺のエール』, published by 株式会社KADOKAWA on October 19, 2026, surpassed 50,000 copies in print just 1 week after release, prompting a major reprint. A special promotional video depicting the world of the work has also been released.
A video series, “Discover the Appeal of Caregiving! Child Detectives,” in which child detectives investigate care facilities in Osaka! Vol. 1 released
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NPO法人Ubdobe, commissioned by Osaka Prefecture, has released Vol. 1 of the video series “Discover the Appeal of Caregiving! Child Detectives” to introduce young people to the appeal of caregiving. A shortage of about 40,000 care workers is projected by 2030, making recruitment an urgent priority.
イータリー・アジア・パシフィック株式会社 announced that reservations for 2026 panettone and pandoro will open on October 30. In addition to EATALY ICONS, Bonifanti and Vergani, 2 new brands, Scarpato and Fraccaro, have been added, bringing the selection to 25 products.
Facts
16 new varieties of panettone
A total of 25 varieties of panettone and pandoro
Founded in 1888 near Verona in the Veneto region
In 1932, in Treviso province in the Veneto region
Started in 1944 as a small pastry shop on Via Monza in Milan
Marubun receives letter of appreciation from JAXA after completion of the first HTV-X mission
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丸文株式会社 received a letter of appreciation as one of the companies that contributed to the development and operation of the first new-type space station cargo vehicle (HTV-X), following the successful completion of its mission by JAXA.
Facts
HTV-X) No. 1
For more than 40 years, our company has
Companies mentioned：丸文株式会社、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構、JAXA、Sierra Space Corporation、SSC社、Comtech Space Components and Antennas、Comtech社
【関西外国語大学】A series of public lectures exploring the cultures of Malaysia, Peru and Italy through food will be held on Friday, November 6, Friday, November 20, and Friday, December 4, for 3 sessions
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国際文化研究所 at 関西外国語大学 will hold 3 public lectures in November and December 2026 on the food cultures of Malaysia, Peru and Italy. Participation is free, and advance registration is not required.
Facts
Over 3 installments
Held free of charge
From 55 countries and regions around the world
433 universities
Approximately 1,300 students annually
Approximately 1,100 international students annually
9 years of gratitude, and the next step. finetrack TOKYO BASE marks its 9th anniversary with a “THANK YOU Lottery”
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株式会社finetrack is holding a “THANK YOU Lottery” from October 27 to November 30, 2026, to mark the 9th anniversary of its directly operated store, finetrack TOKYO BASE. Customers who spend ¥5,000 or more are eligible, and prizes include guaranteed wins and participation prizes.
Facts
9th anniversary of opening
From Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, through Monday, Nov. 30
Customers who spend 5,000 yen or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社finetrack、finetrack TOKYO BASE
Research findings on fish-school behavior monitoring technology presented at international aquaculture conferences
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Furuno Electric presented research findings on technology for monitoring fish-school distribution and behavior in aquaculture pens using low-cost multibeam sonar at international aquaculture conferences held in Singapore and Slovenia.
Facts
Previously, more than 100 amplifiers were needed to cover an entire pen.
New characters “Rouge” and “Omega” revealed for “SONIC PICO PARK,” scheduled for release on Thursday, Nov. 12! YouTube’s official program “PICO MART: Open for Business at Sonic Speed!” #2 also set to stream!
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PICO PARK株式会社 revealed the new characters “Rouge” and “Omega” for “SONIC PICO PARK,” scheduled for release on Nov. 12, and announced that episode #2 of its official YouTube program “PICO MART: Open for Business at Sonic Speed!” will stream.
Facts
Cumulative sales have surpassed 8.5 million copies
[New game] What kind of hospital would you build? Free digital version of the hospital management simulation game “Build a Hospital” now available!
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株式会社医療経営政策総合研究所 developed and released for free a digital version of “Build a Hospital,” a simulation game about hospital management. It features 2 modes, a standard mode and a deficit-and-withdrawal mode, and is designed to help healthcare professionals, students and the general public learn about how community healthcare works.