At the 21st Digital Business Reform/BPM Forum 2026, ACG representative 大牟禮康佑, who is working on digital transformation and AI adoption, will speak!
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ACG representative 大牟禮康佑 will speak at the 21st Digital Business Transformation/BPM Forum 2026, which begins on Nov. 16, 2026, presenting practical examples of DX and AI use in the nursing care industry.
The collaboration collection “Natural Selection” by “UNION” and “NIKE” will go on sale on Oct. 30, 2026. Features include an unstructured DUNK design, 2-way slip-on functionality, apparel made from heavyweight cotton, and a reinterpretation of the M-65 jacket.
Facts
RELEASE DATE: 2026/10/30 (FRI)
UNION TOKYO ONLINE STORE: 9AM JST
UNION TOKYO/OSAKA STORE OPENING HOUR: 11AM JST
DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA OPENING HOUR: 11AM JS
Available in 3 colors: Eclipse, Fatigue, and Hide
Companies mentioned：UNION、NIKE、株式会社TSIホールディングス、JACK INC.、UNION TOKYO、DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA
Art thinking in Japan and abroad, from its background to current research. “The Current State of Art Thinking” released for free
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リクエスト株式会社 has released “The Current State of Art Thinking,” a compilation covering the background of art thinking in Japan and abroad through current research. The company conducts research and develops education in organizational behavior science® based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people. The publication introduces 5 contexts, histories, and the latest research, with the aim of helping readers choose training programs and classes.
The professional team at “リベルテ・パティスリー・ブーランジェリー,” with in-depth knowledge of delicious ingredients from France and Japan, is now taking reservations for 2 premium Christmas cakes!
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株式会社LIBERTE JAPON’s “リベルテ・パティスリー・ブーランジェリー” began taking reservations for 2 premium Christmas cakes on Nov. 1.
Facts
Price: 8,856 yen (tax included)
4,968 yen (tax included), half size
Price: 7,020 yen (tax included)
4,320 yen (tax included), half size
Reservations begin on Nov. 1
Pickup period> Dec. 23
Original2018年に株式会社リベルテジャポンを設立
Opened the Kyoto Kiyomizu store as a croissant and canelé specialty shop in 2023
In 2025, from the long-established French flour mill “ムーランブルジョワ社”
ドコモSMTBネット銀行, the first Japanese bank*, begins beta testing of “NEOBANK ai BIZ,” an AI banking service using AI agents and generative UI in its corporate-only app
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 will begin beta testing the agent feature of “NEOBANK ai BIZ,” an AI banking service that uses AI agents and generative UI in its corporate-only app, on Oct. 29, 2026.
Facts
Begins on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
A request such as “I’d like to transfer 10,000 yen to ○○ at a business partner”
(As of Oct. 23, 2026; research by ドコモSMTBネット銀行; research method: web survey)
More than 5,000 players are scheduled to appear under their real names
Players from 60 clubs will be featured with their real names
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、セガ、ピザーラ、PlayStation、iOS、Android、PC、Steam、Google Play Games on PC、Apple、J.LEAGUE、K LEAGUE、Manchester City Football Club、FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン
“Body Care & Head Spa LUCK WELLNESS Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Store” to open on the 3rd floor of Terminal 2!
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日本空港ビルデング株式会社 will open “Body Care & Head Spa LUCK WELLNESS Haneda Airport Terminal ２ Store” on the 3rd floor of Haneda Airport Terminal 2 on Nov. 2, 2026. The store will be operated by 有限会社らっく予防医学研究所.
[JPI Seminar] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: “Latest Trends in Research and Development Policy for Creating Innovative Pharmaceuticals: Strengthening the R&D Infrastructure, Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration, and Efforts to Create Innovation” to be held on Thursday, Nov. 26
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on the latest trends in research and development policy for creating innovative pharmaceuticals on Nov. 26, 2026, with 森桂, director of the Research and Development Policy Division at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Health Policy Bureau, as the speaker.
Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME to reopen after renovation at 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building on Wednesday, Nov. 4
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Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME will reopen after renovation on the 3rd floor of 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building on Nov. 4, 2026. The store-exclusive lineup will feature all 12 leather item styles from “discord Yohji Yamamoto,” along with a gift promotion.
Facts
3rd floor of the Men's Building
12 styles in total
¥156,200 (tax included)
¥253,000 (tax included)
¥172,700 (tax included)
¥203,500 (tax included)
¥231,000 (tax included)
¥93,500 (tax included)
¥234,300 (tax included)
Tax-excluded purchases of ¥150,000 or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME、discord Yohji Yamamoto、伊勢丹新宿店
TOMORROWLAND HOME has released “Our Bedding Stories,” a feature offering a variety of bed styling ideas.
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TOMORROWLAND HOME has released “Our Bedding Stories,” a feature offering bed styling ideas tailored to individual personalities and lifestyles. VOL.1 introduces the styles of 4 people, and VOL2 is scheduled for release in November. New colors of cotton bath mats and a collaboration series with innerwear brand asamerry have also arrived.
From twilight skies to starry skies and the sound of waves echoing underground: Experience Sandanbeki Cave at night with all five senses at the “Starry Cave Night Walk 2026”｜Nanki-Shirahama
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The “Starry Cave Night Walk 2026” is being held at Sandanbeki Cave, operated by 観光開発株式会社, from 2026年10月3日 to 2027年2月27日. The event engages all five senses, featuring starry-sky displays by a planetarium projector, sound effects, and stargazing sessions.
Facts
A total of 25 days
A starry sky with 5 million stars
A 180-degree panoramic view
Just 24 seconds
36 m underground
An approximately 30-minute stargazing session
Capacity: 20 people
Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen
南葛SC to participate in the “Tora-san Summit 2026” on October 31 and November 1! Limited-edition collaboration merchandise also on sale
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南葛SC, which aims to reach the JFL from Katsushika, will participate in the “Tora-san Summit 2026” in Shibamata on October 31 and November 1, marking its 3rd consecutive year and 3rd appearance, and will sell limited-edition collaboration merchandise.
A seminar explaining programs that small and midsize corporations can use right away: “Subsidy and Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kumamoto” to be held Nov. 9 (Mon.)
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一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold the “Subsidy and Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kumamoto” at Kumamoto Prefectural Theater on 2026年11月9日. To help businesses cope with rising labor and raw material costs, the seminar will explain how to find subsidies and grants and how to apply, with a focus on Kumamoto Prefecture’s special earthquake support programs and large-scale programs worth up to 5億円.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
9:30~11:30
a mere 5.5%
more than 100 lectures nationwide
more than 9,000 companies
receiving up to 2.5 million yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association
Japan’s premier parkour competition to be held on November ８ (Sun.)! “PARKOUR TOP OF JAPAN YOKOSUKA 2026”
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The Parkour Committee of 東京都体操協会, in collaboration with 横須賀市, will hold “PARKOUR TOP OF JAPAN YOKOSUKA 2026” at Verny Park on 2026年11月8日. The theme is “Parkour × Music × AI,” and admission is free. Top athletes, including athletes representing Yokosuka City, will compete, with a live performance by THE SIXTH LIE, a guest appearance by Aiko Sugihara, and the use of AI technology also planned.
Launch of a private network connectivity service using “Ｓｔａｒｌｉｎｋ Ｂｕｓｉｎｅｓｓ” on “ＳＴ－ＷＡＮ”～Providing a private network connectivity service using satellite communications～
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株式会社STNet, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group, will launch “ＳＴ－ＷＡＮ,” a private network connectivity service using satellite communications and Starlink Business in collaboration with KDDI, on 2026年11月1日.
Promoting exchanges between the art communities of Japan, South Asia and Central and Eastern Europe～FY2026 Ishibashi Foundation and Japan Foundation Exchange Program for Contemporary Art Curators and Others～
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The Japan Foundation and the Ishibashi Foundation will invite 7 contemporary art curators and other professionals each from South Asia and Central and Eastern Europe in FY2026. The program will promote exchanges through study visits in Japan and participation in Art Week Tokyo.
Facts
FY2026
FY 2018
7 experts
Invitees: 7 people
FY 2025
In 1956
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人国際交流基金、公益財団法人石橋財団、Khoj International Artistsʼ Association、Prameya Art Foundation、Science Gallery Bengaluru、Space A、Gallery Mcube、British Council Bangladesh、Britto Arts Trust、Samdani Art Foundation、Maribor Art Gallery、National Gallery Prague、Modem Centre for Modern and Contemporary Arts、Ludwig Museum、Trafó Gallery、OFF-Biennale Budapest、TRAFO Center for Contemporary Art、Wroclaw Contemporary Museum、アーティゾン美術館、東京国立近代美術館、東京都現代美術館、東京都写真美術館、森美術館、トーキョーアーツアンドスペース、京都市立芸術大学ギャラリー@KCUA、兵庫県立美術館、Art Week Tokyo、資生堂ギャラリー
Notice of Acquisition of Business Site (Shiomi, Koto Ward)
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株式会社THEグローバル社 announced the acquisition of a business site in Shiomi, Koto Ward, Tokyo. The property is an 8-minute walk from Shiomi Station on the JR Keiyo Line, with a site area of 598.96㎡, and is slated for development as an income-generating apartment building for singles and DINKS.
TOPPAN and Infcurion add bank account top-up functionality to “Regional Pay®” through integration with “CharG”
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TOPPAN and Infcurion will add bank account top-up functionality to Regional Pay® and launch the service on 2026年11月1日 with “KIHOCA,” a digital local currency in Kihoku, Ehime Prefecture.
Facts
369 banks at launch
This functionality will be available from 2026年11月1日
Aiming to introduce the service in 170 municipalities nationwide
Ranking of increases in used condominium prices by station in Kansai announced! Top stations rose by more than 40% in １ year (2025 results)
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株式会社マーキュリー announced a ranking of increases in used condominium prices by station in the Kansai region. In 2025, Higashi-Umeda Station ranked 1st with a 47.5% increase, and the top 4 stations recorded gains of more than 40%. While stations around Osaka and Umeda maintained high prices, price increases were notable in suburban areas.
Facts
The increase was 47.5％
4 stations recorded increases of more than 40％
Original2025年に184.1万円（70㎡で1億2900万円）に上昇した
Original2024年の1㎡あたり124.9万円
Osaka Station was the highest at 261.6万円 per 1㎡
Next was Nakanoshima Station at 210.8万円
There were 22 stations where a 70㎡ unit exceeded 1億円 (approximately 142.9万円 per 1㎡)
株式会社セガ announced that it will livestream the “2026 Autumn Championship,” featuring the online competitive mahjong game “セガNET麻雀 MJ,” on its official YouTube channel at 19:00 on 2026年11月4日.
Signed a basic agreement toward establishing a joint venture for cloud-related businesses with eCloudvalley Japan株式会社
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 and eCloudvalley Japan株式会社 signed a basic agreement toward establishing a joint venture, 株式会社C&R eCloud Partners, to operate cloud-related businesses in the Japanese market.
Facts
18 fields
June 2026
100 million yen
January 2027
65％
35％
30 million yen
100.0％
Nov. 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、eCloudvalley Japan株式会社、eCloudvalley Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、AWS、Amazon Web Services
It’s not just about making it! “Shimekazari-making” brings festive fun and conversation to the year-end and New Year
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合同会社Reあすとれ will hold shimenawa-making workshops in Osaka City on Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, with support from the Children’s Dream Fund. The participation fee is 1,500 yen, and the events aim to foster communication skills through hands-on crafting.
トビラシステムズ Report on Special Fraud and Phishing Scams (September 2026)
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トビラシステムズ published an independent report on special fraud and phishing scams for September 2026. The share of international phone numbers declined but remained high at approximately 60%, while the share of mobile phone numbers rose. In addition to scams impersonating police, suspicious calls purporting to be from delivery companies using multiple country codes and fake SMS messages encouraging recipients to install malicious apps for Android were identified. The company also urged vigilance against scams exploiting information leaks.
Facts
International phone numbers: 57.0%
−4.6 percentage points from the previous month
Mobile phone numbers: 25.4%
+4.6 percentage points from the previous month
Landline numbers: 3.8%
+0.7 percentage points from the previous month
Specific IP phone numbers (050 numbers): 10.2%
−0.2 percentage points from the previous month
SMS messages impersonating delivery and courier services: 27.6%
SMS messages impersonating utility and essential services providers: 21.2%
70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia
January 2027
In the 15th century
In 1995
Since 2021
January 23
A 6-member folk-rock ensemble
Formed in 2021
2026
7 members
From 2024
Over a period of 10 years
Companies mentioned：国際交流基金、JF、Zepp Kuala Lumpur、沖縄県シンガポール事務所、在マレーシア日本国大使館、Universiti Teknologi MARA、UiTM、Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia、MOTAC、日本政府観光局、JNTO
TOPPAN and インフキュリオン add bank account top-up functionality to “地域Pay®” through integration with “CharG”
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TOPPAN and インフキュリオン have integrated TOPAN’s “地域Pay®” with インフキュリオン’s “CharG,” adding a bank account top-up function to “地域Pay®.” The function will first be offered for “KIHOCA,” a digital local currency in Kihoku Town, Ehime Prefecture, starting Nov. 1, 2026. Using “Bank Pay” from 日本電子決済推進機構, users will be able to top up online from bank accounts at 369 banks.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that this function will be available starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Financial institutions nationwide (369 banks at service launch (※1), with more to be added)
Kihoku Town launched “KIHOCA” in 2023 to support transportation for older residents
From September 2024, its uses expanded to include shopping at participating local stores and municipal point programs
TOPPAN aims to introduce “地域Pay®” in 170 municipalities nationwide by fiscal 2026.
Aiming for adoption in 170 municipalities nationwide by fiscal 2026
New construction of a Technology Research Center (provisional name) in Tamamura Town, Gunma Prefecture
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マックス株式会社 announced plans to establish a new “Technology Research Center (provisional name)” in Tamamura Town, Gunma Prefecture, as a research hub for its proprietary technologies. The investment is 7 billion yen, and completion is scheduled for fiscal 2028.
Facts
Investment: 7 billion yen
Scheduled for completion in fiscal 2028
Total floor area: 5,312.51㎡
New net sales of products: 10 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2033
Notice Regarding the Sale to Shiga Bank of Shares in Ikeda Senshu Holdings
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ありあけキャピタル announced that it had signed a share transfer agreement to sell all 30,523,100 shares in Ikeda Senshu Holdings held by its managed fund to Shiga Bank.
Crime prevention awareness proposed by young people put into practice! Crime prevention booth set up at university festival to raise awareness [豊橋わかば議会 proposal project]
[JR東海] A new kind of Piyorin and Iko-chan you can squeeze and enjoy
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The JR東海グループ, JR西日本グループ, and 株式会社Yogibo will launch a crowdfunding project for collaborative Piyorin, Iko-chan, and Squeezibo squishy toys on the “JR Tokai MARKET” e-commerce site to mark Piyorin’s 15th anniversary.
Cloud Circus’s “Metabadge” adopted for 3COINS × くら寿司 OMO campaign
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Cloud Circus’s fan marketing tool “Metabadge” has been adopted for a collaborative campaign between “3COINS,” operated by 株式会社パル, and the conveyor-belt sushi chain “くら寿司.”
Facts
Original開催期間：2026年10月16日〜10月30日
30 winners by lottery
“くら寿司 2,000-yen dining voucher”
50 people
“500-yen discount coupon for use at PAL CLOSET”
Adopted by more than 69,000 businesses, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises
Case studies from 3 companies using data to decide on healthcare app market entry, improvements, and partner selection
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フラー株式会社 has published a document detailing case studies from 3 companies that used “App Ape,” a market analysis service for healthcare apps. It introduces how companies in household goods, healthcare app development, and pharmaceuticals used data to guide new market entry, prioritize improvements, and select partners.
スターアジアグループ announces establishment of private real estate fund SAJPF1
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スターアジアグループ established “SAJPF1,” a private real estate fund for domestic institutional investors, on Sept. 30, 2026. The fund has approximately 30 billion yen in assets, with Japan Post Insurance participating as a major investor.
Facts
17 rental residential properties
Approximately 30 billion yen in assets
Comprising more than 75 experts
Has made cumulative investments of at least 1.43 trillion yen
株式会社NTTデータ先端技術 has launched proof-of-concept tests on 3 themes, including autonomous incident response by AI agents, using its Hinemos integrated operations management software. In specific use cases, the company confirmed that recovery time was cut by approximately 80%, and plans to promote the service for launch by the first half of fiscal 2027.
The 22nd and final Marche! The “Hidakara Thank You Marche” will be held at Hidakara headquarters from October 28 (Wed.) to 31 (Sat.). A bread marche will also be held on the final ２ days.
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株式会社ヒダカラ will hold the final edition (the 22nd) of its in-house “Hidakara Thank You Marche,” which began in 2021, at its headquarters from October 28 to 31, 2026.
Facts
From October 28 (Wed.) through 31 (Sat.), 2026
5 years of building connections with local residents
Corporate search system “Neuron ES” wins No.1 in the conversational AI service category at “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” based on user reviews
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Brain's Technology's corporate search system “Neuron ES” won No.1 in the conversational AI service category at “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” hosted by SmartCamp on BOXIL.
The Austrian herbal tea brand “ゾネントア,” handled by 株式会社おもちゃ箱, will hold a pop-up event at 伊勢丹新宿店 from November 4 to 10, 2026. The event will sell Christmas countdown tea and spices, and the first 30 customers will receive an original eco-bag.
アクセルスペース releases verification images for next-generation Earth observation satellite “GRUS-3C” ahead of commercial operations
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株式会社アクセルスペース announced that it has released verification images captured by its next-generation Earth observation satellite “GRUS-3C” and is proceeding with initial operations, targeting the start of commercial operations in February 2027.
Kitamura sponsors the “Happiness in Shinshu: Photos I Discovered” contest! Winning entries to tour 5 new-concept stores nationwide
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株式会社キタムラ is sponsoring the “Happiness in Shinshu: Photos I Discovered” photo contest, organized by Nagano Prefecture, and will display winning entries on a touring basis at 5 new-concept カメラのキタムラ stores.
Facts
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Nagano Prefecture
Grand Prize (1 winner)
Category awards (3 people)
Honorable mentions (approximately 30 people)
Nagano Prefecture products (equivalent to 1万円)
Nagano Prefecture products (equivalent to 5 thousand yen)
We will exhibit the mobile amusement attraction “Crane Game Caravan” at Amusement Expo 2026.
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株式会社サードプラネット will exhibit the mobile amusement attraction “Crane Game Caravan” at the booth of its group company スタンバイ株式会社 at “Amusement Expo 2026,” which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight starting November 6, 2026. The attraction will make its first appearance in eastern Japan.
[Special conversation about AI #1] The era of “distributing” AI is over: Information Strategy Technology reveals a new counteroffensive scenario on its official note, sharpening the value only humans can provide to the extreme
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株式会社情報戦略テクノロジー has published a special conversation on its official note discussing the aims of its AICT Department, established in September 2026 under the direct supervision of the president, and its scenario for transforming AI and business models. The article points to the challenges of uniformly distributing AI to all employees and outlines a growth strategy focused on taking the value only humans can provide (humanity) to the extreme, along with a blueprint for gaining market share through a short-term push through the end of December.
Limited-edition “Moonlit Cherry Collection” launches. Its romantic, fleeting cherry scent is also ideal for holiday gifts.
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株式会社FERNANDA JAPAN will launch the limited-edition “Moonlit Cherry Collection” on November 1, 2026. In addition to 4 cherry-themed items, a holiday gift collection will also be available.
Acquires land in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, through a JINUSHI leaseback proposal
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地主株式会社 has acquired land in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, leased to Willplus Motoren as a tenant. The total acquisition price is at least 1 billion yen, and the transaction was conducted through a “JINUSHI Leaseback.”
Facts
Total acquisition price of at least 1 billion yen
Land area: 2,566㎡
Bringing the cumulative total to 6 transactions
Operates 65 stores nationwide (as of the end of August 2026)
Akerun and gym-specific AI camera “GYM DX” launch API integration, making tailgating and unauthorized use visible
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株式会社Photosynth's smart lock “Akerun” and 株式会社Opt Fit's gym-specific AI camera “GYM DX” have launched API integration, enabling the detection of tailgating and unauthorized use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Photosynth、フォトシンス、株式会社Opt Fit、Opt Fit
eve autonomy and ブリヂストン advance value verification combining Level 4 autonomous driving technology with next-generation “AirFree” tires
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株式会社eve autonomy and ブリヂストン are advancing verification of the value of combining Level 4 autonomous driving technology with next-generation “AirFree” tires, and will begin a proof-of-concept test at Bridgestone's Nasu Plant in June 2026.
Facts
Level 4 (fully automated driving under specific conditions)
Technical studies using eve autonomy's unmanned automated guided vehicles have been underway since 2024.
A long-awaited return after 2 years: high-performance fabric care brand “レプリカノーツ” brings back its captivatingly sweet “コンフォートバニラ” fragrance for a limited time.
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー will bring back its original brand レプリカノーツ fabric softener and fabric mist, “コンフォートバニラ,” for a limited time after 2 years.
Facts
More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
105 stores in 6 regions overseas, mainly in Asia
Regular bottle: 600 mL, 825 yen (tax included)
Regular bottle: 300 mL, 602 yen (tax included)
A stylish fragrance that lasts 48 hours
Refill: 960 mL, 968 yen (tax included)
Antibacterial※2 and deodorizing effects for 24 hours
Refill: 280 mL
438 yen (tax included)
Kills 99.9% of germs on fabric items that cannot be washed every day
Distribution begins for a 5,000-yen-off invitation code to Asia's largest open innovation event, “ILS2026”
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Distribution of invitation codes for “ILS2026,” Asia's largest open innovation event, has begun, making it possible to attend at the early-bird discount price.
Facts
¥5,000 off
November 30 (Mon.)–December 3 (Thu.), 2026
Startup exhibition featuring more than 200 companies
株式会社Plott will hold a contract event featuring “女ブラック” from the short anime series in the smartphone game “ブラックチャンネル ブレイズロード,” starting October 29, 2026.
The hidden Buddha at Horyu-ji, “never opened in 200 years,” and the American researcher who called for its doors to be opened: Horyu-ji in the age of AI—world cultural heritage search rankings
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アウンコンサルティング株式会社 announced the results of a search trends survey covering 32 countries and regions worldwide on the Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area. South Korea ranked first in searches, with January accounting for about 31% of the annual total. By keyword, “法隆寺” accounted for about 87% overall, followed by “玉虫厨子” and “百済観音,” among others.
NEDO and 工学院大学 sign memorandum on entrepreneurship support and industry-academia collaboration
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NEDO and 工学院大学 signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation on entrepreneurship support and industry-academia collaboration on October 29. This is the 23rd such agreement NEDO has signed with a university.
シンカ to exhibit at “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn],” a trade show for improving administrative operations and promoting DX
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株式会社シンカ will exhibit at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn],” to be held November 17–18, 2026, and propose solutions to improve back-office efficiency using its AI communications integration platform, “カイクラ.”
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Admission: 5,000 yen
99.6% retention rate
Used at more than 3,300 companies and 6,600 locations
[Keep critical on-site operations running even during cyberattacks or external service outages] イオレ conducts a PoC for a “closed-network edge infrastructure” using immersion cooling and seeks participating businesses and security partners
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株式会社イオレ and WOODMAN are conducting a proof of concept (PoC) for a “closed-network edge infrastructure” to ensure critical operations continue during cyberattacks and external outages, and are seeking participating businesses and security partners.
Facts
WOODMAN, with a track record of handling more than 1,000 GPU servers annually
[イー・ガーディアン株式会社] Launches “EC Product Information AI Monitoring Solution,” which uses AI to detect missing updates to product information on e-commerce sites
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イー・ガーディアン株式会社 has begun offering a beta version of its “EC Product Information AI Monitoring Solution,” which uses AI to detect missing updates to product information on e-commerce sites. The first 5 companies to sign up can use it free of charge for 3 months.
[Dress rehearsal report] Everyday life in Kawasaki arrives at Theater G Rosso, a mecca for hero shows! “くぼたまこと画業30周年記念 実写版 天体戦士サンレッドショー” opens Saturday, October 31!
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株式会社東京ドーム will stage “くぼたまこと画業30周年記念 実写版 天体戦士サンレッドショー” at Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso from October 31 to November 8, 2026. The production features a hybrid cast combining the anime and live-action casts, and will be staged in 2 versions, Route A and Route B.
[New store information: Hamamatsu] “炭火焼鳥 塚田農場 浜松モール街店” to open at 16 o'clock on Thursday, October 29 — the yakitori brand with 10 directly managed locations opens its first licensed store
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株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス announced that it will rebrand “じとっこ組合 浜松モール街店,” operated by 株式会社太陽エンタープライズ, and open it as “炭火焼鳥 塚田農場 浜松モール街店” on October 29, 2026. This will be the first licensed location for the yakitori brand, which operates 10 directly managed stores.
シンクロ・フード, operator of “農業ジョブ,” enters business partnership with short-term work platform シェアフル—meeting agriculture's diverse hiring needs, from short-term and one-off staffing to long-term recruitment
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株式会社シンクロ・フード, operator of “農業ジョブ,” and シェアフル株式会社, provider of the シェアフル short-term work app, have entered into a business partnership and will launch a service in October 2026 to secure short-term and one-off workers during busy periods in agriculture.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
“農業ジョブ” has been operating since 2006
For nearly 20 years since 2006
The number of registered job seekers has exceeded 140,000
As of the end of September 2026
Currently used by 13 million people (*)
Total downloads from the App Store and Google Play Store (as of July 2026)
A first eye-care product joins the popular injection-type※1 microneedle serum series! New launch: “CONC Eye Boost Injection,” targeting the combined concerns of loss of firmness and dry, dull skin around the eyes
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株式会社ユーグレナ will launch its first eye-care serum, “CONC Eye Boost Injection,” from its next-generation aging-care brand 『CONC』 on November 2, 2026. The product addresses loss of firmness and dry, dull skin around the eyes.
『SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE』 launches “In-Room Private Experience” for visitors to Japan, starting with a relaxation service available until 5:00 the following morning
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CROOZ Hotel, a subsidiary of クルーズ株式会社, will launch a new program for visitors to Japan, “In-Room Private Experience,” at the luxury apartment 『SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE』. The first offering is an in-room relaxation service available until 5:00 the following morning.
“Aoharu T-shirts” will be given to the first 10,000 people each day! シーホース三河 is inviting fans to submit phrases to feature on the shirts
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シーホース三河 announced that it will give away “Aoharu T-shirts” to the first 10,000 people each day at its games against 琉球ゴールデンキングス, to be held at IG Arena on March 6 and 7. It is also inviting fans to submit phrases for the T-shirt design.
LeTAO Pathos gets even more appealing. New limited-edition products and a new hands-on tasting corner launch on Sunday, November 1.
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A permanent &LeTAO booth and hands-on tasting corner will open at the “ルタオパトス店,” operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, on November 1, 2026. Sales will also begin of limited-edition chocolate sandwich cookies made with haskap berries.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
5-piece pack: 1,350 yen (tax included)
8-piece pack: 2,160 yen (tax included)
5 tea bags: 1,296 yen (tax included)
Tin (20 g of tea leaves): 1,404 yen (tax included)
5 tea bags: 1,512 yen (tax included)
Tin (20 g of tea leaves): 1,620 yen (tax included)
Tin (40 g of tea leaves): 1,296 yen (tax included)
[JPI Seminar] “Can AI agents become ‘colleagues’ in intellectual property departments? From ‘interacting with them’ to ‘leaving tasks to them and waiting’: Building organizations that work with agents and the work that remains for people,” to be held on Wednesday, November 18
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will host a seminar on organizational transformation and practical operations in intellectual property departments using AI agents on November 18, 2026, featuring Masamune Oshitani of 弁理士法人IPX as the speaker.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Nov. 18, 2026
July 2026
37,410 yen (tax included)
32,410 yen (tax included; same corporation, simultaneous registration)
Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
11,000 yen (tax included; venue and live stream only; same attendance format)
株式会社コロプラ’s smartphone game 『アリス・ギア・アイギス』 added new Stellar characters “新谷 芹菜【ジャスティス】” and “二階堂 司【エンペラー】” on October 29, 2026, with related events and gachas being held in sequence.
Free your mind and body, and build confidence and self-fulfillment for tomorrow: A new kind of travel, “A wellness tour on Awaji Island that expands what you can do”
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株式会社パソナウェルネスツーリズム will hold a 1-night, 2-day residential wellness tour for people with disabilities on November 19 and 20, 2026. With professionals accompanying participants, the tour will include zazen meditation and sightseeing on Awaji Island. The price is 139,800 yen.
[JWマリオット・ホテル東京] Celebrate the start of the new year with views of Tokyo Bay at a New Year’s Eve buffet and countdown party
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JWマリオット・ホテル東京 will hold a New Year’s Eve buffet and countdown party on New Year’s Eve 2026. The hotel will also offer a collaboration with ドン ペリニヨン, as well as year-end and New Year party plans.
Facts
Champagne free-flow plan: 35,000 yen
Soft drink free-flow plan: 25,000 yen
Children (ages 6–12, with soft drinks): 12,500 yen
Standing plan: 15,000 yen
Premium plan: 58,000 yen
ドン ペリニヨン Vintage 2015: 9,300 yen
ドン ペリニヨン Vintage 2018 Damien Hirst Limited Edition: 12,000 yen
Bringing the energy of 80s–90s culture to the next generation. Pop-up event “REBOOT BRAINS” opens at 新宿マルイ メン!
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A pop-up event, “REBOOT BRAINS,” which reimagines the music, fashion and media culture of the 80s–90s, will open on November 5, 2026, on the 1st floor of 新宿マルイ メン, operated by 株式会社丸井. Six shops and brands will take part, offering cultural items such as VHS tapes, boomboxes and old magazines.
【2027】BtoB Growth EXPO, a trade show and conference for businesses, publishes annual schedule: 13 events planned across 6 fields, including sales, HR, accounting and finance, security and physical AI
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株式会社Growth DX has published the 2027 annual schedule for BtoB Growth EXPO, a trade show and conference for businesses. It plans to hold 13 events a year across 6 fields: sales, HR, accounting and finance, development organizations, cybersecurity and physical AI.
¥100 million bequest donation to children and young people in areas connected to the Chikugo River: support efforts 5 months after launch of the Senko Children's Fund
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公益財団法人ちくご川コミュニティ財団 established the Senko Children's Fund with a ¥100 million bequest from the late Yukichiko Hotta and has begun scholarship programs for children and young people in areas connected to the Chikugo River, along with hands-on support for local organizations. It aims to support 20 organizations and 100 scholarship recipients by 2030.
Bankruptcies among home-visit care providers hit a record high, job openings-to-applicants ratio tops 14 times: “ケアバディ” home-care software uses AI agents to help handle same-day absences
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株式会社ケアバディ plans to announce a beta version of “ケアバディ,” home-visit care software equipped with AI agents, on November 11, 2026. Against a backdrop of labor shortages (an effective job openings-to-applicants ratio of 14.74) and rising bankruptcies (91 cases), it aims to reduce administrative workloads such as phone support and shift management.
株式会社インテリジェントウェイブ sponsored the “アートパラ深川おしゃべりな芸術祭2026” and presented its first corporate award, the “インテリジェントウェイブ賞,” to Wakana Ishizuki, who lives in Fukushima Prefecture.
Marine work experience event “こどもわーく in 横須賀 2026” to be held! — Pilot an underwater drone and survey the seagrass beds of the uninhabited island of Sarushima!
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The marine work experience project “こどもわーく in 横須賀 2026,” organized by 一般社団法人地域みらい創造センター and planned and supervised by アクトインディ株式会社, will be held on Sarushima for elementary school students from 4 cities and 1 town on the Miura Peninsula. Participants can experience surveying seagrass beds using an underwater drone.
【岩間市民プラザ】Silent Cinema & Benshi World #17: Chiezō Kataoka’s “放浪三昧” and Buster Keaton’s “キートン将軍”
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Announcement of Silent Cinema & Benshi World #17, to be held at Yokohama’s 岩間市民プラザ on January 31, 2027. The program features “放浪三昧,” starring Chiezō Kataoka, and “キートン将軍,” starring Buster Keaton, with benshi narration by Raikō Sakamoto and live accompaniment by Jōichi Yuasa.
LE CHOCOLAT DE H, the chocolatier founded by Hironobu Tsujiguchi, wins a Gold Tablet (gold award) for the 10th consecutive time at one of the world’s largest chocolate competitions! Theme: “A Marriage of Fermentation and Fermentation”
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LE CHOCOLAT DE H, owned by pastry chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi, won a Gold Tablet (gold award) for the 10th consecutive time at C.C.C., a competition held as part of Salon du Chocolat, one of the world’s largest chocolate festivals, in Paris, France. The award-winning entries were “Fermentation²,” themed around combining traditional Japanese fermentation with chocolate, and 2 types of chocolate bars made with cacao from the company’s own farm in Peru.
Facts
10 consecutive times
2,700 yen including tax
900 yen, including tax
70%
50%
Opened in 2003
In 2022,
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーシュ・ツジグチ、LE CHOCOLAT DE H、Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat、C.C.C.
Following a series of unauthorized access incidents in Japan, BBSec urges companies to make “invisible security risks” visible and strengthen countermeasures
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株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ（BBSec） has urged companies, following a series of unauthorized access incidents in Japan, to make public-facing assets and signs of information leaks visible and strengthen their countermeasures.
In celebration of Kobe Port Opening Memorial Day, with gratitude to the people of Kobe: “神戸市民LOBSTER WEEK” to be held at レッドロブスター須磨海浜公園店!
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Red Lobster Japan will hold “神戸市民LOBSTER WEEK” at its Suma Seaside Park restaurant from December 6 to 12, 2026, in conjunction with Kobe Port Opening Memorial Day. Groups that include a Kobe resident will receive the popular menu item “Lobster Yaki.”
Facts
7 days, from December 6 (Sunday) to 12 (Saturday), 2026
Named for the opening of Kobe Port in 1868
Enjoy admission for just ¥1,000
This menu item is normally offered for ¥3,619 (tax included)
Lobster Yaki ¥3,290 (¥3,619 including tax)
※A food order of ¥3,300 or more (including tax) is required.
The company currently operates 20 locations nationwide, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area
Fujieda City will hold “Industrial Festival in Fujieda 2026,” combining the Fujieda Industrial Festival and the Food! Smile Festival, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. A total of 108 organizations will participate, aiming to showcase local industries and foster innovation through collaboration among businesses.
New skins arrive to add Halloween flair to “Last Origin”! A skin sale featuring themes such as little devils, Dracula and witches will also be held
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株式会社G・O・P is rolling out updates for the strategy RPG “Last Origin,” including 2 new skins for the Halloween season, a limited-time sale, a rerun event and a new season of Total War.
Loan-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” to open subscriptions for new fund “Ｍ＆Ｈアセットマネジメント Income-Producing Residence Development Fund No. 5-2” from Nov. 2
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Subscriptions for the real estate development fund “Income-Producing Residence Development Fund No. 5-2” from 株式会社Ｍ＆Ｈアセットマネジメント will open on Nov. 2 through “Funvest,” a loan-based crowdfunding platform operated by Fintertech株式会社. The projected annual yield is 3.60%, and the maximum offering amount is 120 million yen.
Entries now open for “STaND U-15 All-Style Solo Dance Battle Vol.4”!—Take on a dance battle with ease! Aim to become the No. 1 dancer on the Miura Peninsula!
“Yokosuka Umikaze Girls 2027” auditions to promote the Yokosuka and Miura Kaigan area! Entries accepted through Nov. 19!
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株式会社マシェバラ is holding auditions to select “Yokosuka Umikaze Girls 2027,” PR ambassadors for the Yokosuka and Miura Kaigan area. The program includes reporter lessons by 登レイナ, and entries are accepted through Nov. 19.
Motegi Orchid Garden wins the Emperor’s Cup at the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival, recognized for its industry-first relay cultivation with Taiwan and digital transformation of its proprietary varieties
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株式会社モテギ洋蘭園 has won the Emperor’s Cup, the top prize in the horticulture category at the Reiwa 8 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival. The award was prompted by its original Phalaenopsis orchid “Roselia,” which won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 2025 National Orchid Show. The company was recognized for relay cultivation with Taiwan, developing proprietary varieties, and advancing digital transformation through its cloud-based sales management system “花くらうど.”
Facts
Reiwa 8 (65th) Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival
Minister’s Award winners selected from 442 entries nationwide
Motegi Orchid Garden was founded in 1975
A greenhouse of just 50 tsubo
Incorporated in 1990
Began relay cultivation with Taiwan in 1997
Registered the trademark “Super Amabilis” in 1999
Ended production of cut Cattleya flowers, which it had grown since its founding, in 2006
Current cultivation area is approximately 3,200 tsubo
Produces approximately 270,000 plants annually
Established the seedling farm “仁蘭園” in Tainan, Taiwan, in 2011
2023–2026 Kanto-Tokai Flower Exhibition
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (4 consecutive years)
2025 Saitama Flower Festival
2025 National Orchid Show
2002 31st Japan Agriculture Awards
Cloud-based sales management system introduced in 2024
Yamashiroya’s buckwheat tea from Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture, on sale since August at Fortnum & Mason, the historic department store holding a royal warrant
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Buckwheat tea from 有限会社山城屋 has been on sale since Aug. 1 at the flagship store of Fortnum & Mason, the historic department store holding a royal warrant.
株式会社NTTドコモ・フィナンシャルグループ will launch a prize-draw campaign for “d払い” users in November 2026 in the areas of Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture; Machida, Tokyo; Sapporo, Hokkaido; and Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Phone, email and fax: bring scattered equipment-failure reports together in one place. Free early access begins for “Trouble NAVI Advance,” the first in the AI NAVI series, which uses AI to gather information about problems
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株式会社グローバー will begin offering free early access to “Trouble NAVI Advance” from Oct. 29, 2026. The service consolidates equipment-failure reports and uses AI to gather information about the issues.
ＳＤＲＳ株式会社 will begin mass production in late November of “Tea-Up,” a machine dedicated to brewing tea from tea leaves in 45 seconds. The product is designed for the labor-short HoReCa market and delivers rapid extraction while reducing the cleaning burden by 60%.
“Posukuma’s Favorites 2026: Forest Posukuma Bakery” to be held
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日本郵便株式会社 will hold “Posukuma’s Favorites 2026: Forest Posukuma Bakery,” a collaboration café featuring the postal service character Posukuma, in Kobe and Tokyo.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Companies mentioned：日本郵便株式会社、GREEN HOUSE Wald、エコファームカフェ（ECO FARM CAFÉ） 632
Support track record page for human resources system reform and talent development published for businesses in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions—the second installment of region-specific support information
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セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 has published a page detailing its track record supporting human resources system reform and talent development for businesses in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. This is the second installment of its region-specific support information, following the page for the Kansai area published in April 2026, and introduces support provided to companies across a range of industries and sizes, from Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section-listed firms to small and medium-sized businesses.
TKP earns Platinum Kurumin certification as an outstanding company supporting child-rearing
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株式会社TKP received special Platinum Kurumin certification on September 7, 2026, from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as an outstanding “company supporting child-rearing” under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children.
Facts
Dated Sept. 7, 2026
Until the child turns 3
Available for 3 days per year
Expanded in September 2024
Implemented in 2025
Male employees’ rate of taking childcare leave and related leave (regular employees): 100%
Female employees’ rate of taking childcare leave and related leave (regular employees): 100%
Autograph and photo session with former 北海道日本ハムファイターズ player Sho Nakata to be held at “SAPPORO CARD FAN FEST” on Saturday, November 21!
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株式会社ミント will hold an autograph and photo session with former professional baseball player Sho Nakata at “SAPPORO CARD FAN FEST,” taking place in Sapporo on November 21, 2026. Participation costs 10,000 yen, and applications are open for both in-person attendance and remote orders.
Meet Piyorin and Iko-chan, a new kind of delight to squeeze
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株式会社Yogibo, JR東海グループ, and JR西日本グループ are collaborating to launch a crowdfunding project for “Squeezibo,” a squeeze toy commemorating the 15th anniversary of Piyorin.
Robots are born, hackathon projects spring into action, and quantum talent gathers at NexTech Week [Fall]
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RX Japan合同会社 announced that it will hold “The Circle,” a co-creation program, at “NexTech Week 2026 [Fall],” taking place at Makuhari Messe from November 11 to 13, 2026. The program will cover 4 themes—AI and talent development and organizational transformation, physical AI, humanoid robots, and quantum computers—and will collaborate with organizations and communities in each field to hold exhibitions, seminars, and presentations of hackathon results.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Friday the 13th
The Circle areas set up at 4 locations within the venue
Top prize, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, goes to Suenaga Kaisan of Ishinomaki for its “3-Piece Oyster Meal Set,” the only winner from Tohoku among the 5 award-winning products, selected from 690 entries