Yoichiro Miyake to deliver keynote address—Betimo, Mirrativ, and former スクウェア・エニックス executive Hirono to speak at “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo” on Nov. 10
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ThinkingAI (シンキングデータ株式会社) announced the speakers for “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo,” to be held on Nov. 10, 2026. Yukitomo of Betimo and Kawasaki of Mirrativ will speak, and Yoichiro Miyake will deliver the keynote address.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
Capacity: 300 people
Has supported data utilization for more than 1,500 companies to date
[Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture] Enjoy the feeling of a seaside grill with “large oysters”! A seafood BBQ course debuts at a fully indoor winter BBQ venue.
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WOOD DESIGN PARK Nonami is launching a winter-only seafood BBQ course in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, featuring premium ingredients such as large oysters and domestic beef. As an indoor venue, it can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.
Facts
3,480 yen per person (tax included)
4,480 yen per person (tax included)
5,480 yen per person (tax included)
Business hours: 11:00 to 22:00
Parking for approximately 20 cars
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、WOOD DESIGN PARK 野並店、ホットペッパーグルメ
Moloco joins as a sponsor: “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo,” featuring practical case studies such as data use in the Betimo ticket-purchasing app, to be held in Gotanda on Nov. 10
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ThinkingAI (シンキングデータ株式会社) announced that Moloco合同会社 will participate as a sponsor of “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo,” to be held in Gotanda on Nov. 10, 2026. Capacity is 300 people, and admission is free.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
Capacity: 300 people
Supported data utilization for a cumulative total of more than 1,500 companies
Ariake Garden to participate in the “World Diabetes Day Blue Light-Up”
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Ariake Garden, operated by Sumitomo Fudosan Commercial Management, will participate in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Public Health’s “World Diabetes Day Blue Light-Up,” airing awareness content on in-building signage and illuminating the atrium in blue.
The ２nd Imo Festival! IN Kakegawa will be held Nov. ２１, ２２ and ２３, ２０２６, at the vacant lot next to Kakegawa Don Quijote! Vendors wanted
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The “第２回芋フェス！IN掛川” has been confirmed for Nov. 21–23, 2026, in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is organized by るいいだ, and admission is free. Proceeds will be provided to a facility for people with disabilities operated by 株式会社ロト.
一般社団法人沖縄オープンラボラトリ will hold “Okinawa Open Days 2026” in Naha from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026. The event will bring together people to exchange knowledge on technologies such as AI, distributed GPUs, and smart mobility. Admission is free (the networking reception is paid).
Facts
Original2026年12月2日（水）から4日（金）までの3日間
6,600 yen including tax
More than 10 million visitors every year
Founded on May 8, 2013
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人沖縄オープンラボラトリ、グレートジャーニー合同会社、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、ソフトバンク株式会社、日本電気株式会社、Linux Foundation、Open Source Security Foundation、OpenSSF、AI Robot Japan
Log in to Puyo Puyo!! Quest to get “Up to 135 Draws! 13.5th Anniversary Tickets” — “Puyo Quest 13.5th Anniversary Campaign: Part 2” begins!
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株式会社セガ will hold the “Puyo Quest 13.5th Anniversary Campaign: Part 2” in the puzzle RPG Puyo Puyo!! Quest starting Oct. 29, 2026. The campaign will feature login bonuses and a gacha with new characters “Mokumoku Maō Uruk” and “Shihō Meguri Layla.”
Facts
Up to 135 Draws! 13.5th Anniversary Tickets
13.5th Anniversary Campaign: Part 2
Up to 100 “Up to 135 Draws! 13.5th Anniversary Tickets”
Up to 35 “Up to 135 Draws! 13.5th Anniversary Tickets”
プリマヴェーラ 40th Anniversary Fragrance “Heartfelt” to Go on Sale in Limited Quantities Starting Nov. 2 (Mon.)
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The German organic aromatherapy brand プリマヴェーラ, handled by 株式会社おもちゃ箱, will release 2 products from its “Heartfelt” collection marking its 40th anniversary: “Heartfelt Blend” and “Heartfelt Room Spray bio.” The products will go on sale in limited quantities starting Nov. 2, 2026.
85.2% of people want to keep eating with their own teeth after age 90, while 32.0% believe they can achieve this
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A survey by 医療法人正道会 あきもと歯科 found that 85.2% of respondents wanted to keep eating with their own teeth after age 90, but only 32.0% thought this was achievable.
Facts
Among 338 people who enjoy eating
8020 achievers are estimated to account for about 61.5%
35.0% of people aged 85 or older have at least 20 teeth
[Tottori Prefectural Museum] “Godzilla: The Art Exhibition,” marking the 70th anniversary of Godzilla, to run from Feb. 11 (Thu., national holiday) to Apr. 11 (Sun.), 2027. Featuring striking dioramas created by 東宝映像美術 and a collection of posters from past films!
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“Godzilla: The Art Exhibition” will be held at the Tottori Prefectural Museum from Feb. 11 to Apr. 11, 2027, featuring dioramas and posters from past films by 東宝映像美術, as well as works by artists from Japan and abroad. Advance tickets go on sale Nov. 3.
Facts
70th anniversary of Godzilla
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
General admission: 1,800 yen
University students: 1,200 yen
High school students: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
TMS signs exclusive negotiation agreement with European company for malignant brain tumor
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株式会社ティムス has signed an exclusive negotiation agreement with Germany's TME Pharma A.G. concerning development rights for NOX-A12, a treatment for malignant brain tumors (glioblastoma).
靜甲株式会社 will hold the “2nd 靜甲ソルフェジオ Softball Festival” on Nov. 14, 2026, to show its appreciation to partner companies and the local community for their support of the women's softball team 靜甲ソルフェジオ, which it operates.
Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Junichi Kawai to race through the area in front of Tokyo Station with Nobuharu Asahara! Commissioner to lead the opening run on Oct. 31 (Sat.) on Gyoko-dori in front of Tokyo Station
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Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Junichi Kawai will take part in the opening run at the “SPEED STAR 30m Dash Challenge,” to be held in front of Tokyo Station on Oct. 31, 2026. The event is part of the agency's health promotion project “Shūpro.”
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
A 30m course
Won a total of 21 medals
Including 5 gold medals
Competed in 6 consecutive Paralympic Games, from the 1992 Barcelona Games to the 2012 London Games
The number of supporting organizations has reached about 50
株式会社ベスプラ's “Tekupo” long-term care prevention points program with Hachioji City was featured on the official note account of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Kanto Bureau. The number of users grew from about 200 to about 17,000.
Musashino Art University and 神山まるごと高等専門学校 sign partnership agreement—launch educational collaboration focused on art, design and technology
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武蔵野美術大学 and 神山まるごと高等専門学校 signed a partnership agreement dated Oct. 28, 2026, and will launch educational collaboration focused on art, design and technology.
徳間書店 released volumes 1 and 2 of the digital comic Jun Kissaten Torunka, written by Satoshi Yagisawa and illustrated by Mari Tsukishiro, simultaneously on Oct. 29, 2026. The original novel has been translated into a record 22 languages.
株式会社ぐるなび will launch the year-end party campaign “2026 Year-End Party Points Bonanza! Rakuten Gurunavi Great Deals Festival” on 楽天ぐるなび starting Nov. 2. The campaign offers 3 perks to encourage year-end party bookings: 楽天 points, coupons worth up to 10,000 yen off, and a prize drawing for exclusive merchandise.
[JPI Seminar] 竹中工務店: “Next-Generation Smart Buildings in the AI-Native Era: Advancing Building Operations and Facility Management and Expanding into Urban Services,” to be held on Friday, Nov. 27
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日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on next-generation smart buildings in the AI-native era on Nov. 27, 2026, with Takashi Kasuya of 株式会社竹中工務店 as the speaker.
Facts
37,390 yen (tax included)
32,390 yen (tax included; simultaneous applications from the same corporation)
[阪急うめだ本店] Featuring an advance sale at Hankyu and the latest fall/winter collection! Pop-up shop for Kyoto-born adult golfwear brand GREEN EDGE MONKEYS
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Kyoto-born golf brand GREEN EDGE MONKEYS will hold a pop-up shop on the 8th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 4 to 10, 2026. The shop will feature advance-sale items and the latest fall/winter collection, and a customer event with teaching pro Sena Ono is also planned.
Traders Securities holds off-site financial and economic education class at Shibuya Municipal Yoyogi Junior High School
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On Sept. 18, 2026, Traders Securities held an off-site class on financial and economic education at Shibuya Municipal Yoyogi Junior High School. 26 students in grades 1–3 participated and learned the basics of foreign exchange and stock investing. The class received a 100% satisfaction rating and a 90% likelihood-to-recommend rating from participants.
[A must-see for corgi fans] Lifestyle goods brand Jubilee unveils canvas art panels featuring corgis slipping into masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and other artists.
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London-born homeware brand Jubilee has begun selling canvas art panels featuring corgis depicted in masterpieces by artists including Van Gogh and Monet through its official online shop. There are 13 designs, measuring 273 mm × 220 mm, priced at 2,992 yen (tax included).
Nationwide classification of weekday-oriented and weekend-oriented areas released, analyzing 676 areas with populations of at least 50,000 [エムディー株式会社]
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エムディー株式会社 has released a white paper classifying weekday-oriented and weekend-oriented areas nationwide, based on an analysis of 676 areas with populations of at least 50,000. Using municipal Asahiru statistics and census data, it divides areas into 4 quadrants based on the weekday-to-weekend ratio and the composition of morning and evening peak periods, and proposes applications for promotion and site-selection strategies in the food service, retail and service industries.
The 12th installment of the relay-style ramen project POPUPラーメン features 札幌飛燕, which was listed in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2017 Special Edition. It will be served at Yaesu Public inside Tokyo Midtown Yaesu starting Nov. 1.
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札幌飛燕, featured in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2017 Special Edition, will begin serving at Yaesu Public inside Tokyo Midtown Yaesu on Nov. 1, 2026, as the 12th installment of POPUPラーメン, operated by 株式会社ラーメンデータバンク.
On Oct. 28, 2026, ロロ・ピアーナ unveiled the “Master of Fibres” installation to celebrate the opening of its new flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo. A private dinner was then held at Tsunamachi Mitsui Club.
Catchball event qualifier supported by エスエスケイ: “Catchball brings smiles and cheers to life”
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The Catchball Classic (CBC) Higashiosaka tournament, supported by エスエスケイ, was held, and Tsukuda White Stars and Minamionga Island Children's Baseball Club secured places in the national tournament.
[Case study released] zero oneホールディングス, which brings together 4 companies including construction businesses in Fukushima, adopts DAIJOBU’s “Claude Code corporate training” for non-engineers
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DAIJOBU株式会社 announced that zero oneホールディングス adopted Claude Code corporate training for its management team and held 4 sessions totaling 12 hours from July to September 2026. The training streamlined the organization of information ahead of decision-making through integration with Google Workspace and Slack.
Facts
4 companies: 2 construction companies, an accounting/DX support business and a cosmetics manufacturer
2026 Safe Navigation Liaison Meeting held for shipowners and ship management companies
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株式会社商船三井 held its 2026 Safe Navigation Liaison Meeting for shipowners and ship management companies in Osaka on Oct. 27, 2026. 115 people from 62 companies attended to share safety measures and case studies.
The idea of “4K” can save all workers! Tough, dirty and dangerous. That’s what makes it cool! 株式会社イオス and Hyoma Tagaya hold special seminar in their home region of Fukuoka!
iFLYTEK AINOTE refreshes its onboard AI models to the GPT-6 generation
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iFLYTEK JAPAN AI SOLUTIONS株式会社 refreshed the AI models in its iFLYTEK AINOTE series of AI smart notebooks starting Oct. 26, 2026, upgrading the basic plan from GPT-5.2 to GPT-6 Luna and the paid membership plan from GPT-5.5 to GPT-6.1 Sol.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
More than 130 million people
More than 1.75 million people
4.13 billion units
10 million or more people
Original1億5,250万円
Companies mentioned：iFLYTEK JAPAN AI SOLUTIONS株式会社、iFLYTEK、OpenAI
An online initiative connects a catch-ball event supported by エスエスケイ with the world
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The Catchball Classic (CBC) event supported by エスエスケイ was held in Fukushima Prefecture, featuring a hardball baseball clinic for junior high school students and a tournament for elementary school students. An international CBC event was also held online, connecting participants with 9 countries, including Nepal and Argentina.
Companies mentioned：Kingsglory Singapore Private Limited、PAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD.、Steam、Epic Games Store、PlayStation 5、Xbox Series X|S
Reservations now open: For us, all grown up. A “limited-edition picture-book tin” packed with everyday-use goods is coming from Nontan, celebrating its 50th anniversary!
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株式会社ライブエンタープライズ will begin accepting reservations on Oct. 27, 2026, for “Nontan Limited-Edition Picture-Book Tin,” a special limited set celebrating the 50th anniversary in 2026 of the picture-book series Nontan. It is priced at 4,380 yen, including tax.
Reduce reliance on people for the rapidly growing volume of document preparation and significantly cut human error! Nextgen supports 建設技能人材機構（JAC）’s business process improvement DX with the BPM platform Camunda
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株式会社ネクストジェン implemented a business process improvement system for 一般社団法人建設技能人材機構（JAC） using the BPM platform Camunda, shortening application processing times and reducing the workload involved in preparing documents.
Facts
The number of applications surged to about 10 times the level at the service’s launch
Save 5 days of work each month (a full 1 week)
Previously, a 2-person team needed about 5 days each month
We expect to expand the business, targeting approximately 3.6 billion yen over 3 years
リアークスファインド conducts survey on attitudes of prospective used-condominium buyers amid rising interest rates
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Results of an attitude survey conducted by 株式会社リアークスファインド among 300 people living in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures who are considering buying a used condominium within 5 years. Even amid rising interest rates, 61.0% were positive about buying, with the main reason being “It will become an asset rather than continuing to pay rent” (51.9%). The most common reason for hesitating was “There are few properties available within my budget” (41.4%). A total of 80.7% said it was difficult to choose a mortgage interest rate type, and internet articles and comparison sites (51.3%) were the most common information sources.
スパークス・グループ株式会社 will launch the 4th “Entrepreneurship Development Course” in collaboration with 上智大学. Entrepreneurs and investors will be invited as instructors to provide students with practical knowledge, while students who achieve outstanding results will receive research funding and mentoring support.
[JPI Seminar] “Challenges and Responses for Further Growth of Japanese Animation: How to Overcome the Risk of Saturating Overseas Demand, Supply Constraints, and Labor Shortages” to be held on Friday, Nov. 27
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on Nov. 27, inviting Yosuke Yasui to speak about challenges and responses related to the risk of saturating overseas demand for Japanese animation, supply constraints, and labor shortages.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 27
Nov. 27, 2026
13:30 - 15:30
Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
1 person: ¥37,250 (tax included)
32,250 yen for the 2nd participant onward (tax included; same company and simultaneous registration)
サンテレホン obtains certification for “ISO 9001” quality management system and “ISO 14001” environmental management system
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サンテレホン株式会社 simultaneously obtained certification for the “ISO 9001:2015” quality management system and “ISO 14001:2015” environmental management system at its head office on Sept. 24, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen ESG management.
Anthem Akiba finally launches late-night operations! Events will roll out starting with Halloween parties on Oct. 30 (Fri) and 31 (Sat), alongside the launch of party plans
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“LIVEHOUSE&CLUB ANTHEM AKIBA,” operated by 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ, has launched late-night operations. Events will roll out starting with Halloween parties on Oct. 30 and 31, and party plans for hall rentals and year-end parties have also launched.
First in the prefecture! U.S. retail buyers gather in Saga! U.S. export seminar and individual business meetings to be held
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さが県産品流通デザイン公社 will hold a U.S. export seminar and individual business meetings in Saga City on Nov. 4 and 5, Reiwa 8. U.S. retail buyers from Nugget Markets社 and Jungle Jim’s社 will attend, hold meetings with 14 businesses in the prefecture, and explain market trends.
Facts
17 businesses in the prefecture
More than 60 product varieties
14 businesses in the prefecture
2 U.S. regional retailers
About 7,000 stores across the United States
Founded in 1926
Operates 16 stores
Founded in 1975
Operates 2 stores
From more than 70 countries worldwide
A diverse selection of more than 180,000 items
About 70,000 shoppers per week
Companies mentioned：さが県産品流通デザイン公社、四季彩ホテル千代田館、TOKYO CENTRAL、Natural Health & Beauty Quest Inc.、Nugget Markets社、Jungle Jim’s社、公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構
[Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture] “Ura Tengu,” a sky sauna overlooking Mount Chokai, grand opens on Oct. 26!
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株式会社FIELDFACT held the grand opening of “Ura Tengu,” a sky sauna overlooking Mount Chokai, on the rooftop of 湯沢ロイヤルホテル in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, on Oct. 26, 2026.
“湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ” in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, marks its 15th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2026
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“湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ,” operated by 株式会社湯の児海と夕やけ, will mark its 15th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2026. Special events will be held to commemorate the occasion, and guests staying at the property will receive original merchandise. The company also says it will continue promoting the area’s appeal to support the recovery of Minamata’s local economy.
“Yoshirotten Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” opens at TOKYO NODE on Friday, Oct. 30. From new works created with JAXA’s cooperation to signature pieces, the exhibition offers a new experience of contemplating distant space from 200 meters above ground in Tokyo.
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The YOSHIROTTEN exhibition “BEYOND EARTH” will open at TOKYO NODE on October 30, 2026, featuring space art created with the cooperation of JAXA, works by the artist, and a collaboration with the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sakura Wars! A ¥1.28 million jewelry piece recreating Sakura Shinguji’s “Spirit Sword Arataka” in platinum, K18 gold and natural gemstones goes on sale [Limited to 30 pieces] / Commemorative ring featuring a pink diamond comes with a special pure gold card
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To mark the 30th anniversary of Sakura Wars, 株式会社KARATZ will release a ¥1.28 million jewelry piece (limited to 30 pieces) recreating Sakura Shinguji’s “Spirit Sword Arataka” in platinum and natural gemstones, as well as a commemorative ring featuring a pink diamond.
The whole-house rental booking site “TABILMO” is celebrating its ３rd anniversary.
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株式会社タビルモ, which operates the whole-house rental booking site “TABILMO,” announced that the service has reached its 3rd anniversary. The company highlighted its performance-based model, enhanced Google search visibility and booking management system integrations.
[For local governments and media nationwide] Reduce medical costs by visualizing “asymptomatic” heart risks, sleep and stress all at once! ココロミル begins accepting applications from local government co-creation partners nationwide and requests for media visits
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株式会社ココロミル provides a service analyzing heart risks, sleep and stress using wearable electrocardiographs, and has begun seeking collaborative projects with local governments nationwide and accepting media visit requests.
Facts
A compact, high-precision electrocardiograph is attached to the chest for 9–24 hours
Signs of arrhythmia found in 40% of participants
Connected all 7 participants to medical care
80 town residents
Signs of arrhythmia detected in 40% (32 people)
潜在リスク in 48% of office workers
83 employees and employees of affiliated companies
[叡啓大学] Held the “1st Hiroshima Cross Innovation Forum” on Thursday, October 22
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叡啓大学 held the “1st Hiroshima Cross Innovation Forum” on October 22, where business and government representatives exchanged views on creating new businesses and open innovation.
New capsule toy “Mole Mutant Working Elephant” by Takuma Fujisaki, available exclusively at ケンエレファント stores, to go on sale in late November 26!
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The capsule toy specialty store “ケンエレスタンド,” operated by 株式会社ケンエレファント, will release “Mole Mutant Working Elephant,” a new capsule toy created in collaboration with art director Takuma Fujisaki, in late November 2026.
GLOBIS holds ceremony to mark opening of new base in Oman, Middle East; launches Pre-MBA program on Japanese-style management from January 2027 and expands corporate training to accelerate leadership development in the region
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株式会社グロービス opened its Middle East base, “GLOBIS Middle East,” in Muscat, Oman, and held an inauguration ceremony on October 28. From January 2027, it will offer a Pre-MBA course focused on Japanese-style management and expand corporate training and video-based learning services to accelerate leadership development in the Middle East.
Facts
January 9, 2027
128,000 yen
1992
2040
6 sessions in total
12 weeks
1.5 credits
Companies mentioned：株式会社グロービス、GLOBIS Middle East、オマーン国王立経営アカデミー、Royal Academy of Management、RAM、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、学校法人 グロービス経営大学院、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 India Private Limited
Cohesity announces winners of its 2026 Partner Awards
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Cohesity announced the winners of its 2026 Partner Awards. エッジシールズ株式会社 was named APJ Partner of the Year, and 伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社 was named APJ New Customer Acquisition Partner of the Year. The company also enhanced its Aspire global partner program.
“2026 Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival” opens this weekend, October 31
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The “2026 Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival” will run from October 31 to November 8, with around 170 buildings participating across 13 areas of 京都市. The program includes 61 buildings open to passport holders, around 120 guided tour courses and the 5th-anniversary special event “Higashiyama Great Tea Gathering.”
Win gift certificates worth a total of ¥1.2 million at 77 Musashi-Sakai stores! “Musashi-Sakai Autumn Scratch Campaign” starts November 1
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武蔵境商店会連合会 will hold the “Musashi-Sakai Autumn Scratch Campaign” at 77 stores around Musashi-Sakai Station from November 1 to 15, 2026. The first 40,000 scratch cards will be distributed, and winning tickets can be used as gift certificates worth a total of ¥1.2 million.
Experience premium paper materials. Osaka to host “Looking for Good Paper?” collaborative exhibition with Swiss heritage materials maker WINTER & COMPANY
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バケモノ株式会社 will hold “Looking for Good Paper?”, a collaborative exhibition with Swiss heritage materials maker WINTER & COMPANY, at its Osaka headquarters from November 11 to 13, 2026. The event will showcase samples of specialty paper and leather, as well as packaging samples, and is by advance reservation, with capacity for 100 people.
Enjoy winter in Marunouchi across the entire neighborhood: Full lineup of attractions revealed! MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY: The magic of snow from “Harry Potter” transforms Marunouchi
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三菱地所株式会社 will hold “MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY” in the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho areas from November 12 to December 25, 2026, in partnership with Warner Bros. The event will feature a monument themed around the world of Harry Potter, a stamp rally, a Christmas market, illuminations and other attractions.
The Japan Association for the Promotion of Human Capital Management unravels the reality of “aligning management strategy and talent strategy” in human capital management
Mikami, representative of JINGS, to speak at the “10th Manufacturing Strategy Forum in Nagoya,” explaining AI-powered design source management and front-loading
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Haruka Mikami, Representative Director and CEO of 株式会社JINGS, will speak at the “10th Manufacturing Strategy Forum in Nagoya” on October 30, 2026, delivering a presentation on AI-powered design source management and front-loading.
Real estate Vertical AI/SaaS “Canary Cloud” launches “Property Search Agent,” which uses AI agents to check new and updated listings across multiple industry websites
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株式会社カナリー has launched “Property Search Agent,” a new product in its real estate Vertical AI/SaaS “Canary Cloud” series. AI agents use the product to check new and updated listings across multiple industry websites.
3D solution “ADitor™” deployed at an extra-high-voltage substation operated by a domestic electric utility
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SWCC株式会社 deployed its 3D solution “ADitor™” at an extra-high-voltage substation operated by a domestic electric utility, confirming its potential to improve operational efficiency.
Facts
An area more than 3.5 times the size of a soccer field
Establish it as a new growth driver for the group by fiscal 2030
Tokyo Electric Power Grid substation modeled in 3D using “ADitor™”
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SWCC株式会社 created a 3D base model of a Tokyo Electric Power Grid substation using its “ADitor™” solution and designed a route for a new cable. This reduced the work required to prepare drawings and conduct on-site checks, while streamlining information sharing.
THE FIRST RAILWAY: The Story of the Takanawa Embankment, the Railway’s Beginning — Special Talk Event on November 1 (Sunday), 14:30–15:30
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A special talk session exploring the future of the Takanawa Embankment and urban development will be held on November 1 in conjunction with the “THE FIRST RAILWAY” exhibition currently on view at MoN Takanawa. Architect Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Onoda of the Railway Technical Research Institute, and Hiroyuki Yoshimoto of JR East will discuss the use of cultural heritage and urban development.
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Sunday, Nov. 1
14:30 - 15:30
70 seats
Original12:00から
Site area: 8,103.21㎡
Total floor area: 24,314.31㎡
Height: 44.19ｍ
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道、海外鉄道技術協力協会、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、文化庁、東京都教育委員会、NHK、講談社、エクスナレッジ、岩波新書、大和書房、岩波書店
Guests on the October 29 broadcast of “Why So Good?” are Hiroki Nagasawa, representative of アロハ・ブランディング合同会社, and Rui Ogawa, Representative Director of 株式会社CoreWellness!
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Hiroki Nagasawa, representative of アロハ・ブランディング合同会社, and Rui Ogawa, Representative Director of 株式会社CoreWellness, will appear as guests on the October 29 episode of “Why So Good?,” an interfm program produced by 株式会社まぐまぐ. Nagasawa advocates improving organizational efficiency and transforming profitability through the use of AI agents, while Ogawa will introduce “Health Advisor,” a health-support service for business leaders.
Facts
25:00~25:30
Currently 8 units
4 companies signed on for a series within about 1 month and a half
Jewelry brand “BLOOM” will launch its Winter Collection “Veil Glow” nationwide on November 1, 2026, with new rings and earrings on sale and a campaign underway.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
K10YG rings: from ¥33,000
An accessible price point, starting at ¥11,000 (tax included) for a single earring
Helical Fusion and Germany’s Gauss Fusion sign a joint statement of intent on the practical application of fusion energy using helical and modular stellarator approaches
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株式会社Helical Fusion has signed a joint statement of intent with Germany’s Gauss Fusion on the practical application of fusion energy using helical and modular stellarator approaches.
Facts
3,268 seconds (about 54 minutes)
Exceeding 100 million degrees
By 2050
On the scale of several hundred trillion yen
Oct. 2025
By 2040
3.1 trillion yen in public-private investment
A ¥60 billion subsidy program led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
“G-Pla (General Insurance Data Platform)” launched — Contributing to disaster preparedness and mitigation and a sustainable society through the use of insurance and disaster data —
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損害保険料率算出機構 has launched “G-Pla,” a data platform for using insurance statistics and records of past disasters.
[株式会社アセンド] Auto-call “Instant Dial API” launched, fully automating calls and result retrieval in as little as a few seconds
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株式会社アセンド will launch “Instant Dial API,” a new feature for its auto-call system “MEGA-CALL,” on November 1, 2026. By connecting with external systems, the API enables automated calls and result retrieval in as little as a few seconds, eliminating tasks such as creating lists and entering data manually.
The much-anticipated return of “PABLO Melty Strawberry Cheese Tart.” The “PABLO Strawberry Smoothie,” featuring a juicy fruit texture, also debuts in 2 varieties at the same time!
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Cheesecake tart specialty shop PABLO will bring back its “PABLO Melty Strawberry Cheese Tart” for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, and launch the “PABLO Strawberry Smoothie” at the same time.
Equipment sponsorship of open-ear overhead ear speakers “nwm ONE” for “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH”
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NTTソノリティ will provide 100 “nwm ONE” open-ear speakers as equipment sponsorship for YOSHIROTTEN’s solo exhibition “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition,” to be held at Toranomon Hills from Oct. 30, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we will provide 100 “nwm ONE” units as equipment sponsorship
“Cho Disc Up 2,” a P-SPORTS competition-exclusive machine, selected as a hometown tax donation reward by Shinagawa City
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サミー株式会社’s P-SPORTS competition-exclusive machine “Cho Disc Up 2” has been selected for the second time as a hometown tax donation reward by Shinagawa City, Tokyo.
More than half use it for purposes other than their primary residence (a second home, hobby base, etc.); “garage size” ranks alongside “location” and “rent” as a top priority when choosing a property
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According to a survey on premium garage homes conducted by フィル・カンパニーグループ, more than half of residents and prospective residents envision using them for purposes other than their primary residence, with “garage size” ranking alongside “location” and “rent” as a top priority.
Who will top 1,200 accounting firms!? The 2nd winner of the accounting industry’s largest AI utilization contest, “AI-1 Grand Prix,” is つばさ税理士法人
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Results have been announced for the 2nd AI-1 Grand Prix, an AI utilization contest for accounting firms organized by AI研究会, operated by 株式会社エフアンドエム. つばさ税理士法人 won the Grand Prize, and a total of 11 firms received awards from among 84 other applicants.
Uravation’s practical AI search optimization media outlet “AI検索攻略” surpasses 200 published articles and LLMO optimization coverage for 100 industries. As of Oct. 23, it had reached 228 articles and 125 industries, about 4 months after launch
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株式会社Uravation announced that, as of Oct. 23, 2026, its AI search optimization media outlet “AI検索攻略” had published 228 articles, including industry-specific LLMO optimization articles covering 125 industries.
Facts
228 articles
125 industries
200 skewers
100 industries
About 4 months
Companies mentioned：株式会社Uravation、OpenAI、Google LLC、Perplexity AI, Inc.
Signature Cantonese restaurant “江南春（ジャンナンチュン）” presents a limited-time course showcasing the appeal of roast duck through two traditional techniques from Beijing and Guangdong
NJSS launches “Icho Ichikon,” a series highlighting procurement projects local governments are currently prioritizing; the 1st installment features 宮崎県都城市’s “Miyakonojo City DX Challenge Project”
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NJSS, a bid information service operated by 株式会社うるる, has launched “Icho Ichikon,” a series introducing local government procurement projects. The 1st installment spotlights 宮崎県都城市’s “Miyakonojo City DX Challenge Project,” aiming to address mismatches between the public and private sectors and encourage private companies to apply.
Facts
92.2% of government bodies said they had projects for which they “wished more companies, or companies with different proposals, had submitted bids”
While 62.1% of local governments feel they lack sufficient research into the latest technologies
53.8% of private companies judged that “we cannot win contracts unless our proposals follow the specifications”
The “¥28 trillion market bidding loss white paper 2026” states
Survey subjects: 500 government officials (civil servants and organization employees) and 500 private-sector bidding representatives
The service launched in 2008 and boasts a long track record in the industry
[Achieved 708% of its target on Makuake!] Sales begin for “Teppan monja,” a dedicated iron hot plate for making authentic monjayaki at home
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ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社 will begin selling “Teppan monja,” an iron hot plate that achieved 708% of its target on Makuake, on Nov. 6, 2026. It is designed for making authentic monjayaki and yaki-shime, with no fluorine coating and compatibility with metal spatulas.
Facts
Sales begin Nov. 6, 2026 (Friday)
Price: ¥18,480
Power consumption: 1200 W.
Companies mentioned：ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社、Life on Products
Digital Garage launches identity verification service to support safe and secure transactions for approximately 100,000 real estate businesses nationwide
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株式会社デジタルガレージ will partner with 公益社団法人全国宅地建物取引業協会連合会（全宅連） to launch its identity verification service, “Musubell Smart Identity Verification,” for approximately 100,000 members of 宅建協会 nationwide from November 20, 2026. The service complies with the revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
Facts
Available from Nov. 20, 2026
Amended Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, effective April 2027
Accounting for approximately 80% of real estate businesses nationwide
Digital Garage launches identity verification service to support safe and secure transactions for members of the All Japan Real Estate Association’s “Rabbynet”
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株式会社デジタルガレージ will launch its identity verification service, “Musubell Smart Identity Verification,” for members of “Rabbynet,” operated by 公益社団法人全日本不動産協会, from November 9, 2026. The service complies with the revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
Facts
38,000 real estate businesses nationwide
Launching November 9, 2026
Amended Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, effective April 2027
FRONTEO and マルホ launch second joint project to explore drug discovery targets in dermatology
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株式会社FRONTEO and マルホ株式会社 have launched a second joint project to explore drug discovery targets in dermatology using the AI drug discovery support service “DDAIF.”
What people prioritize in their diets: enjoyment, seasonal ingredients and nutritional balance; menus are planned with reference to recipe websites and apps, TV, and video websites and apps
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According to a dietary habits survey conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング, recipe websites and apps were the most commonly cited sources for meal planning. Rice and beer ranked highest among foods people would continue buying even if prices rose.
One year since the launch of the “ReFa VITALWEAR（リファ バイタルウェア）” brand. Gift campaign for its anniversary and the holiday season
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株式会社MTG beauty brand “ReFa VITALWEAR” is marking its 1st anniversary and will run a holiday gift campaign from November 2, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Customers who spend ¥33,000 or more, including tax, will receive soap from “五島の椿” or an original satin bag.
JOHN COLTRANE 100 POP-UP, commemorating the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth, to be held in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa from November 5 (Thursday) to 17 (Tuesday)
Gyaru magazine “egg” autumn/winter issue (vol.16) goes on sale October 29 (Thursday)! Marisa graduates after 6 years and 9 months as an egg model; new model Yume debuts
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Vol.16 of the gyaru magazine “egg,” published by 株式会社HJ, goes on sale October 29, 2026. Marisa graduates, and new model Yume makes her debut.
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Marisa, an egg model for 6 years and 9 months
To be released on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Height: 151 cm
Put together a fall wardrobe on a ¥10,000 budget
Boasted a circulation of 500,000 copies
With more than 1.2 million TikTok followers, among other achievements
Hotel coin laundries are now fully cashless! Hotel laundry “wash+ Comfort” adds Alipay+ payments
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株式会社wash-plus has updated the system for its hotel laundry “wash+ Comfort,” enabling Alipay+ payments on all machines. This will make the service more convenient for inbound guests and help hotels reduce staffing and labor.
Facts
More than 30 payment systems available worldwide
Multi-payment terminals have been connectable since August 2025
Developed in 2022 based on feedback from hotel staff
Achieved 10 SDG targets
A coin-laundry-specific IoT system announced in 2017
Now installed at more than 500 locations nationwide
FY Reiwa 8 green season runs through 11/10 (Tuesday)! “Takino Snow World” opens on 12/23 (Wednesday)! [Takino Suzuran Hillside Park]
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The FY Reiwa 8 green season at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park runs through November 10, and “Takino Snow World” opens on December 23. The “Takino Autumn Leaves Festival” is also running through November 10.
[Ehime, Matsuyama] 三福ホールディングス to exhibit at “Age-Well EHIME 2026,” offering free health and housing consultations and aging assessments
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株式会社三福ホールディングス will exhibit at “Age-Well EHIME 2026,” taking place in Matsuyama on October 31, 2026, and provide free aging assessments, housing consultations and health consultations.
Men’s student dormitory 和敬塾 begins recruiting new residents for next spring.
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公益財団法人和敬塾 has begun recruiting new residents for next spring. It also introduces messages from student representatives of the East, West, New South and North dormitories, along with events designed to foster personal development through communal living.
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Approximately 40 universities in the Greater Tokyo area
Approximately 300 students and international students