First smartphone game based on the TV anime “Is the Order a Rabbit?” set for release!
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株式会社enish announced that the first smartphone game based on the TV anime “Is the Order a Rabbit?” will be released for iOS and Android on Oct. 30, 2026, and opened an official X account.
The cumulative number of participants in “Field Academy” and “Field Academy LITE,” corporate training programs offered by 株式会社Ridilover, surpassed 301 as of September 2026.
Facts
A total of 301 businesspeople have participated, representing 69 companies
Automating the process from vulnerability detection to creating fix PRs: AI security solution “cuonology security” now available
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株式会社Cuon, a group company of 株式会社テラスカイ, announced that it will begin offering “cuonology security,” an AI security solution that automates the process from vulnerability detection to generating fix pull requests (PRs), in December 2026.
A “Children’s Hair Salon” to foster self-esteem held in Hita, Oita. The second event was also well received.
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株式会社i-shift held the second “Children’s Hair Salon,” a free haircut event to foster self-esteem, in cooperation with local hair salon elu. in Hita, Oita Prefecture, for 14 elementary school students.
Unveiling the “VP8000S” professional digital radio at “IACP 2026,” North America’s largest exhibition for law enforcement professionals
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株式会社JVCケンウッド exhibited at “IACP 2026,” North America’s largest law enforcement exhibition, held in Florida, USA, and unveiled the new “VP8000S” professional digital radio for the first time.
Facts
Shipments scheduled to begin in spring 2027
Held from October 24 (Sat.) to 27 (Tue.)
3 frequency bands
3 different digital radio standards
Launched on the market by our company in 2023
Became a consolidated subsidiary in July 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社JVCケンウッド、San Luis Aviation, Inc.、EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.、E.F. Johnson Company、アイコム株式会社
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Seeking participants for “A Guide to the Teenage Years: A Teen Seminar for Parents,” on how to interact with adolescent children
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Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold “A Guide to the Teenage Years: A Teen Seminar for Parents,” a seminar on how to interact with adolescent children, on November 29, and is seeking participants.
“Holiday with you 2026” will offer an event themed “Heartwarming Connections That Fill the Heart,” featuring a tree and lantern lighting ceremony and 2 special markets.
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GOOD NATURE STATION, operated by 株式会社ビオスタイル, will hold its holiday season event “Holiday with you 2026” starting November 21. It will host several events, including a tree and lantern lighting ceremony, “ORGANIC MARCHE,” selling organic vegetables, and “HOLIDAY MARCHE,” featuring holiday cuisine. A 10-times-points campaign will also be held to mark the 7th anniversary of its opening.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
10 times points
3,500 yen (tax included)
1,500 yen (tax included)
13,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
15,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
6,372 yen (tax included)
3,311 yen (tax included)
3,080 yen each (tax included)
35g each
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビオスタイル、GOOD NATURE STATION、京阪ホールディングス株式会社、京阪グループ、坂矢木材、土の香、ERUTAN RESTAURANT/BAR、Hyssop、RAU Patisserie & Chocolate、小麦処 むく、天然酵母パン グリム、NEMOHAMO、KA SO KE KI、9KOS、HACOMIDORI
Launching “AGX Support Services” to turn AI use into business transformation and results
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ZEIN株式会社 has launched its “AGX (AI Growth Transformation) Support Services,” which support business transformation and continuous results through the use of AI. As IPA’s “DX Trends 2026” highlights the limits of the benefits of AI adoption, the company will provide end-to-end transformation support encompassing business processes and operational systems.
Misawa Home will support “KDDI Antarctica Academy 2026,” a hands-on learning event hosted by KDDI, and lead the workshop “Build an Antarctic Building!”
Retty begins partnering with hotels. “Retty for Hotels,” which provides hotels with information on popular local restaurants on behalf of their staff for hotel guests, launches in phases starting October 30
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Retty株式会社 will begin rolling out “Retty for Hotels” on October 30, providing hotel guests with information on popular local restaurants. For its first rollout, it will partner with 22 “Henn na Hotel” locations operated by H.I.S.ホテルホールディングス株式会社, aiming to reduce the workload of front desk staff and revitalize local communities.
Facts
The total number of overnight stays in 2025 was 661.11 million
Originalコロナ前の2019年比で10.9％増加
The total number of overnight stays by foreign visitors was 179.92 million
The accommodation industry had 580,000 employees as of 2024
Originalコロナ前の2019年の65万人
A decrease of approximately 70,000 from 650,000 in 2019
Partnering with 22 “Henn na Hotel” locations nationwide
Survey on the realities of disaster preparedness for pets conducted on DOQAT, a service for sharing concerns about dogs and cats
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ユニ・チャーム株式会社 conducted the “2026 Survey on the Realities of Disaster Preparedness for Pets” among users of DOQAT, a service for sharing concerns about dogs and cats, revealing specific issues, including that 93.4% of pet owners feel anxious about disaster preparedness.
Finalists named for the “Performance Learning Award 2026,” including industry-leading companies such as 日本生命, マイナビ and クオール
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The 16 finalists for the “Performance Learning Award 2026,” hosted by ユームテクノロジージャパン, have been selected, and the awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 25, 2026.
Facts
16 entries were selected as finalists
To be held at Hilton Tokyo on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
For approximately 1,000 people across the group
Learning for 8,590 people across the group
Estimated reduction of 2,234 hours of work
More than 5,000 university students participate every year
Album “Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score” by Justice arrives Dec. 11
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Justice’s “Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score” will be released on Dec. 11. The album is the soundtrack to “グランド・セフト・オートVI,” scheduled for release on PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S on Nov. 19, 2026.
Facts
December 11
30 tracks
Nov. 19, 2026
9,800 yen (tax included)
12,280 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Rockstar Games, Inc.、ロックスター・ゲームス、Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
アパホテル株式会社 announced the results of the reading essay contest for executive 元谷拓’s book “1秒で突破する覚悟,” naming winners in 5 categories, including the grand prize. キリンビバレッジ株式会社 provided special prizes as a special sponsor.
PLASTIKMAN | POLYPHONIC FERMENTATION unveiled to the world for the first time. A live performance and installation exploring the organic world of fermentation by world-renowned electronic musician Richie Hawtin and video artist Ali Demirel
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The collaborative project “PLASTIKMAN | POLYPHONIC FERMENTATION” by world-renowned electronic musician Richie Hawtin and video artist Ali Demirel will be held at MoN Takanawa, operated by 一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団, from Nov. 23 to Dec. 27, 2026. The program will feature an installation using audio and video recorded at a sake brewery, as well as a one-night-only live performance—the first in 16 years under the PLASTIKMAN name. A limited-edition collaborative bottle with 新政酒造 and a program in partnership with sakejump will also be presented.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
Dec. 27 (Sun.)
For the first time in Japan in 16 years
An installation running for approximately 1 month
A tatami-mat space of approximately 100 tatami mats
Pursued for more than 30 years
Deeply involved for approximately 20 years
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、MoN Takanawa、sakejump、新政酒造、新政酒造株式会社、SHUWAN、MUTEK.JP 2026、月桂冠、吉田酒造店（手取川）
Change how you carry your wallet without replacing it. The detachable-unit RAUXIS Wallet 01, which lets you take only what you need, opens for crowdfunding support on Makuake from Oct. 31!
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東亜機刃株式会社 will launch a crowdfunding support project for the detachable-unit wallet “RAUXIS Wallet 01” on Makuake from Oct. 31, 2026.
Bloom Tech launches “ブルームテックのエンジニア キャリア研究室,” a YouTube channel focused on IT engineers’ careers
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株式会社ブルームテック has launched “ブルームテックのエンジニア キャリア研究室,” a YouTube channel that addresses concerns about changing jobs and career development for IT engineers.
“Conceal, but don’t cake it on.” A new high-coverage cushion foundation for mature skin from skim
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株式会社basezero will release “ルポ ハイカバークッションファンデーション,” a new product with enhanced coverage from skim, a Korean beauty-medical-inspired “skin investment” cosmetics brand, for early online sales on Nov. 20, 2026.
JagProject begins accepting inquiries for “Marketing In-House Support,” which helps businesses transition their advertising operations
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JagProject, operated by ジャグプロジェクト合同会社, has begun accepting inquiries for “Marketing In-House Support,” a service that helps EC and D2C businesses transition their advertising operations in-house. The standard fee is 600,000 yen (excluding tax) and includes 8 weeks of online support. A 20-item checklist requiring no registration and free individual assessments are also available.
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
600,000 yen
8 weeks
40 hours in total
Up to 5 existing campaigns
Up to 2 practitioners
20-item checklist
First 5 companies
Companies mentioned：ジャグプロジェクト合同会社、Jag Project, LLC、JagProject、G DATA Software 日本法人、武蔵野美術大学
Startup founded at Numazu College of Technology and the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, HIBARI, named a Silver Partner of DCON2027
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株式会社HIBARI, a startup founded at Numazu College of Technology and the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, has been named a Silver Partner of the 2027 National College of Technology Deep Learning Contest (DCON2027).
【About 60% are interested in liposuction】Fall and winter are the ideal time to hide recovery downtime! More women may be “graduating from dieting on their own” during fall and winter, when 90% feel they are more prone to gaining weight?
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According to a survey conducted by WOM CLINIC GINZA, about 90% of women feel they are more prone to gaining weight in fall and winter, and more than 80% have given up on self-directed diets. Their main concerns are the difficulty of losing weight in specific areas, such as the stomach and thighs, and about 60% are interested in liposuction (medical weight loss). Benefits of treatment in fall and winter include being able to conceal recovery downtime under heavier clothing and lower UV exposure.
Facts
About 60% responded “Very interested (23.2%)” or “Somewhat interested (40.2%).”
About 90% responded “Feel this very strongly (41.9%)” or “Feel this somewhat (44.5%).”
More than 80% responded “Yes (84.9%).”
The most common response was “I reduced the amount I ate (67.3%).”
The most common response was “Dietary restrictions were difficult (41.4%).”
More than 90% responded “Very much so (59.0%)” or “Somewhat (36.3%).”
The most common response was “Stomach (64.4%).”
The most common response was “It seems expensive (65.9%).”
The most common response was “Because I wear heavier clothing, people around me are less likely to notice during recovery downtime (35.9%).”
Iron supplementation for the whole family, starting at the daily dinner table! “Tetsunoko,” a powdered bonito bloodline product that supports “food education and iron intake,” goes on sale Nov. 1 (Sunday).
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株式会社ベジタルアドバンス will launch “てつのこ,” an additive-free, salt-free powder made from bonito bloodline, on Nov. 1, 2026, and exhibit at “Regional Bank Food Selection 2026.”
“Heme iron” (iron per 100g: 16.8mg [measured value])
It contains about 3 times as much iron as typical dried bonito flakes (comparison based on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Food Composition Database”).
Retail price: 460 yen (excluding tax)
Best-before period: 1 year
Made without any of the 29 specified allergenic ingredients, etc.
Walk through a town of craftsmanship and discover its depth: a journey through 400 years of handcraft along the Tokaido, from 丸子 to 宇津ノ谷
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Shizuoka City is a hub for the model-making industry and is proposing a 1-night, 2-day trip in the Tokaido 丸子〜宇津ノ谷 area, where visitors can experience 400 years of craftsmanship. The itinerary includes craft and model-making experiences at 駿府の工房 匠宿, a food experience at 丁子屋, known for its grated yam soup, and stays and bathing facilities in the 匠宿 area.
Facts
More than 80% of domestic shipments of plastic models by value
400-year history
Currently being held from Friday, Dec. 11
Event period: Dec. 11, 2026
February 8, 2027
About 30 minutes by bus from JR Shizuoka Station
After opening in 1999
Handled architectural design in 2021
Experiences: from 500 yen
In August 2023
July 2026
BAR service until 22:00
The same things as travelers from 430 years ago
Original慶長元年（1596年）の創業
430 years in business
真骨cho! 6,050 yen
最高cho! 5,060 yen
絶好cho! 4,400 yen
A traditional house more than 100 years old
Original料金:1名39,400円より
The hot spring opened on Jan. 26, 2025 (Good Bath Day).
【ラコタハウス丸の内店】Celebrating its 8th anniversary! New Alden releases and a collaboration with the legendary workwear brand launch at the same time!
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株式会社ラコタ’s “ラコタハウス丸の内店” marks its 8th anniversary since opening in 2018. The store is offering new Alden products, a denim work apron in collaboration with BIG YANK, Nantucket baskets, Pierre Jeanneret furniture and other items, along with anniversary events.
Facts
3rd store in Japan
1884
Nov. 8, 2026
￥22,000-
8th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラコタ、ラコタハウス、Alden、BIG YANK、GrayMist Japan、日本ナンタケットバスケット協会、Gallery Attic、THE LAKOTA HOUSE
【UNI SOUND株式会社】The 11th installment of UNI SOUND GROOVE: music video for the original song “Harbor Light” featuring えみおかもと released
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UNI SOUND株式会社 announced that the music video for its original song “Harbor Light feat. おかもとえみ,” featuring おかもとえみ as guest vocalist, will premiere on YouTube on Nov. 6, 2026, as the 11th installment of its staff-led band project “UNI SOUND GROOVE.”
高知県日高村 confirmed as a participant in “Furusato Tax Donation—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 高知県日高村 has entered the “Regional Future Building Award” at the “Furusato Tax Donation Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026. Hidaka Village is working toward zero euthanizations through initiatives including support for the rescue cat café にゃんこメリー and subsidies for spay and neuter surgery costs.
Official YouTube channel “こんちゃんBASE” of professional baseball player Kensuke Kondo to sponsor the 6th World Disabled Baseball Tournament!
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こんちゃんBASE, the YouTube channel of player Kensuke Kondo operated by 株式会社HarboR, announced that it will sponsor the 6th World Disabled Baseball Tournament, to be held in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, in November 2026.
Wins the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in the Domestic Timber Use Promotion category of the Reiwa 8 Wood Use Promotion Contest
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株式会社シェルター won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award in the Domestic Timber Use Promotion category of the Reiwa 8 Wood Use Promotion Contest, organized by 木材利用推進中央協議会.
Facts
Japan’s first 3-hour fire-resistance certification for wooden construction using fire-resistant timber components (COOL WOOD)
A network of partner companies, including forestry cooperatives, lumber processors and precut factories, built over 50 years since the company’s founding
Lighthouse Studio surveys attitudes toward game difficulty settings; 62% of gamers choose “Normal” first
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A survey on game difficulty conducted by 株式会社Lighthouse Studio found that 62% of gamers choose “Normal” first, while 79.3% are comfortable lowering the difficulty when they get stuck.
Facts
Normal (62%)
Hard” is 4.3%
Total: 79.3%
Total: 71.6%
Total: 41.3%
Total: 54.7%
“Balanced” is 61%
Number of respondents: 300
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lighthouse Studio、株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS、神ゲー攻略、Kaubel、ウラロジゲームカンパニー、LIT LIVE
No setup required to display your smartphone on a big screen! New Type-C-only HDMI conversion cable launches Oct. 30, enhancing entertainment experiences in cars and at home.
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株式会社カシムラ will launch the “USB Type-C → HDMI Conversion Cable 2m KD-293” on Oct. 30, 2026. It outputs smartphone video to a big screen with no setup required, supports 4K and works with the iPhone 15 series and later, Galaxy S series and other devices. The expected retail price is ¥2,780 (tax included).
Product developed in response to requests for a smaller raised tatami platform: “Order Espace” adds 4 compact storage-equipped models, from A1×B1 to A4×B1
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広浜株式会社 has added 4 compact B1-row models (A1×B1 to A4×B1) to “Order Espace,” a storage-equipped raised tatami platform available in custom sizes, and began sales on Oct. 23, 2026.
Nexthink named a “Leader” in the Digital Employee Experience Management Solutions category of the Forrester Wave™ for Q4 2026
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Nexthink was named a “Leader” in “The Forrester Wave™,” Forrester’s Q4 2026 report on digital employee experience management solutions. Among the 10 companies evaluated, it received the highest scores for both current offering and strategy.
Facts
10 vendors
38 evaluation criteria
Original2,500 万人
9 locations worldwide
Companies mentioned：Nexthink合同会社、Nexthink、Forrester、Johnson & Johnson、Nestlé、Toyota Motor Europe
A survey conducted by 株式会社N-Vision found that the most common reason for hesitating to request plumbing repairs was “not knowing the total cost or additional fees,” at 45.5%. More than half, 51.0%, said they wanted to know the total cost and the conditions under which additional fees would apply before deciding whether to request service.
TCL launches year-end and New Year campaign, “We want you to watch in the most beautiful picture,” offering up to ¥110,000 in cashback on select TV purchases
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株式会社TCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS will run a campaign starting Oct. 30, 2026, offering up to ¥110,000 in cashback on purchases of eligible TCL TVs, as well as a prize draw for customers who post reviews.
Facts
Cashback of up to ¥100,000
¥5,000–¥100,000
Receive ¥10,000 worth of “えらべるPay®”
100 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS、TCL、株式会社ギフティ、Amazon、PayPay、楽天、株式会社セブン・カードサービス、株式会社NTTカードソリューション
A shipping container becomes a biker’s hideout. Rugged presence in a striking black finish. “BLACK EDITION,” exclusive to Bikers Paradise
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株式会社バイカーズパラダイス will collaborate with shipping container specialist 株式会社EFインターナショナル to launch “BLACK EDITION,” a special color option for the “1300S” motorcycle container garage, on Nov. 1, 2026.
リストランテ カノビアーノ福岡, operated by 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン, is taking reservations for 3 types of Christmas cakes specially made by its pastry chef for takeaway during the 2026 Christmas season, limited to 30 of each.
Special Christmas lunch and dinner at the seaside restaurant in Inage Seaside Park: “THE SURF OCEAN TERRACE CHRISTMAS 2026”
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“ザ・サーフ オーシャンテラス,” a restaurant in Inage Seaside Park operated by 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン, will hold a special Christmas lunch and dinner event for 2 days only, Dec. 24 and 25, 2026, serving a special French course made with ingredients from Chiba.
Facts
Limited to 2 days: December 24 (Thu.) and 25 (Fri.), 2026
Reservations required in advance (by 3 business days before; bookings accepted for 2 or more people)
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥11,500 (tax included)
Operating 27 stores nationwide
Established: June 2001
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレインホールディングス、ザ・サーフ オーシャンテラス、THE SURF OCEAN TERRACE CAFE＆DELI、株式会社プラネットワーク、株式会社ワンダーステージ、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン沖縄、Dears BRAIN HAWAII Inc.、DEARS BRAIN VIET NAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY、DEARS BRAIN DANANG CO., LTD.、DEARS BRAIN HAI PHONG COMPANY LIMITED、株式会社キャリッジリターン、株式会社キャリッジブレイン琉球、株式会社アールディ・フィールズ沖縄、Dears CAPITAL有限責任事業組合
Chieko Mizutani comments on the appeal of 2 Ehime collaboration products! Also on sale in Hiroshima at the final performance of “Chieko Mizutani’s Utage Join Concert 2026”
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株式会社エースクリエイティブ will sell 2 new products created in collaboration with Ehime-born comedian Tomochika and enka singer Chieko Mizutani at the final performance of “Chieko Mizutani’s Utage Join Concert 2026,” to be held in Hiroshima on Nov. 1.
An event company consolidated sales, estimates, construction plans and purchasing into a business system developed in-house with AI. It refined the internal rules and automation tools used to have AI perform tasks 1,158 times in about 4 months.
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株式会社オージャスト consolidated operations such as sales, estimates, construction planning and purchasing into a system developed in-house with AI. Its management and employees developed the system using AI agents such as Claude Code, without dedicated engineers, and refined the internal rules and automation tools 1,158 times between July 2026 and October 29. It also provides some of the systems it developed to external users as “Makimono” and “AI Daikodo.”
Agreement on cooperation concluded with Cyber University.
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On October 1, 2026, Cyber University, part of ソフトバンクグループ, and 公益財団法人日本数学検定協会 concluded an agreement on cooperation aimed at developing DX professionals and regional talent.
Automatically generates construction procedure manuals for exhibition booth setup and dismantling from project documents. “Construction Procedure Manual Generator” developed and now in use internally
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株式会社オージャスト developed the web app “Construction Procedure Manual Generator,” which automatically creates construction procedure manuals for exhibition booth setup and dismantling from project documents, and began using it internally.
MC Digital Realty and オプテージ agree to cooperate on strengthening digital infrastructure in the Kansai region
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MC Digital Realty and オプテージ agreed to cooperate on strengthening the connection environment between data centers in the Osaka Saito area and central Osaka, with the aim of strengthening digital infrastructure in the Kansai region.
[Tokushima University] Intracellular “droplets” change their functions when their contents change! — Discovery of a mechanism by which the contents of droplets alter their stiffness and switch the formation of the cytoskeleton —
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A research group at Tokushima University discovered a mechanism by which intracellular droplets change their stiffness and function as their constituent molecules change, thereby regulating the formation of actin bundles.
Facts
The droplets became about 1.5 times stiffer
The area of actin bundle※1 formation decreased to about 1/10
POP MART opens a new store at LUCUA SOUTH!! Showcasing the appeal of its brands and IP with further evolution.
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株式会社POP MART JAPAN, the Japanese subsidiary of POP MART, will hold the grand opening of a new store, “POP MART LUCUA SOUTH,” at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka on November 24, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
9,000 yen or more
14,000 yen or more
13F
Companies mentioned：株式会社POP MART JAPAN、POP MART、LUCUA SOUTH、LUCUA
[Shogakukan JS Research Institute] Survey of food preferences among elementary school girls: マクドナルド ranks first among frequently visited restaurant chains, while major conveyor-belt sushi chains such as はま寿司, スシロー and Kura Sushi also rank highly
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A survey of elementary school girls conducted by Shogakukan’s “JS Research Institute” found that マクドナルド ranked first among restaurant chains, with conveyor-belt sushi chains including はま寿司, スシロー and 無添くら寿司 also ranking highly.
Jointly developed with 伊澤タオル; cumulative sales exceed 50,000 towels※ Two new handkerchief towels join the “Tame no Towel” series!
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株式会社ビックカメラ will launch 2 new handkerchief-size products in the “Tame no Towel” series, jointly developed with 伊澤タオル, in early November 2026. Cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 50,000 towels.
Facts
From early November 2026
To be released sequentially nationwide starting April 1, 2026
Global makeup brand KATE continues as principal partner of “CHANGE RAPTURES”!
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PERF株式会社 announced that global makeup brand KATE will continue as principal partner of professional dance team “CHANGE RAPTURES.” The two companies will strengthen their partnership in “第一生命 D.LEAGUE 26-27 SEASON,” which begins in October 2026, and aim to collaborate through initiatives such as featuring the logo on uniforms and holding workshops.
Announcement of the publication of “Aosei” Vol.8, the public relations magazine of the management consulting firm 山田コンサルティンググループ
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山田コンサルティンググループ has published Vol.8 of its public relations magazine “Aosei.” This issue features an interview with 株式会社ナベヤ, an explanation of organizational reform in the AI era, M&A case studies and business reports on Singapore and Vietnam.
Facts
Issue 8
Since its launch in 2023
Founded in 1560
466 years since founding
13 locations in Japan
13 locations overseas, including in Asia and the United States
[Collaboration Chapter 2] Chef Shusaku Toba created these for “the cut one.” “There’s nothing else like it!” Two flavor-changing sauces arrive at all BRISK STAND locations
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株式会社BRISK STAND will offer “the cut one” with 2 kinds of flavor-changing sauces, homemade BBQ sauce and chili mayo sauce, at all locations from November 5 through 30, 2026, as a limited-time collaboration with chef Shusaku Toba.
Gakusei Joho Center advances sustainability: begins sourcing 100% effectively renewable electricity at its headquarters and sales offices nationwide
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Gakusei Joho Center (Nasic), part of the Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Group, began sourcing 100% effectively renewable electricity for its headquarters and sales offices nationwide in August 2026. The initiative was made possible by acquiring FIT non-fossil certificates with tracking, brokered by Reene. It is expected to cut emissions by approximately 233 t-CO2 against annual electricity consumption of approximately 550,000 kWh.
Facts
From August 2026
Approximately 550,000 kWh per year expected
FIT non-fossil certificates with tracking (approximately 100,000 kWh)
Survey results: Why do people seek advice on exterior construction? “Comparing options” tops the list at 61.1%
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A survey by 外構・エクステリアパートナーズ, operated by 株式会社ソーラーパートナーズ, found that the most common reason for seeking advice on exterior construction was “comparing options” (61.1%), followed by “wanting to stay within budget / current estimate is too high” (19.3%).
Exhibiting at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Fall]
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株式会社アーバンプラン will exhibit at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Fall], held on November 17 and 18, 2026. Through office design and space creation, the company will showcase solutions to challenges such as making it easier for employees to gather and improving engagement.
Instagram Live for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “I looked at my body every day, but couldn’t connect it to illness”—YUMICORE trainer and breast cancer survivor shares the importance of listening to your body
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株式会社YumiCoreBody held an Instagram Live for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Sachiko, a YUMICORE trainer, physical therapist and breast cancer survivor. She discussed the importance of breast awareness and exercise habits after surgery.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
21:30～
49-year-old YUMICORE trainer
Diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2026
Underwent a mastectomy of her left breast in September of the same year
Disney × plus eau: “Frozen original design” arrives in a limited-quantity release from hair care brand plus eau!
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株式会社多田 announced that a limited-quantity collaboration item from hair care brand plus eau and Walt Disney Japan’s Frozen will go on sale November 7, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
Brand surpasses 50 million units sold cumulatively*⁵
Final judging for the 1st HOUSE DESIGN AWARD 2026 held; Wataru Kakubari’s “A Family That Corrects” wins Grand Prix
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The final judging for the HOUSE DESIGN AWARD 2026, hosted by 株式会社Gハウス, was held on October 28. Wataru Kakubari’s work “A Family That Corrects” won the Grand Prix, with a prize of 10 million yen. The theme for the 2nd award was set as “A Home That Changes Someone’s Life.”
MIDLAND CHRISTMAS 2026 to be held! November 11 (Wed.)–December 25 (Fri.)
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MIDLAND CHRISTMAS 2026 will be held at ミッドランドスクエア, operated by Toyota Real Estate, from November 11 to December 25. The theme is “Glowing Prelude.” The illumination lighting ceremony will feature a collaborative stage by BONNIE PINK, marking her 30th debut anniversary, and lighting brand ルイスポールセン. The brand will also open its first store in the Tokai region.
Disney × plus eau: “Frozen limited design” Point Repair Super Hard launches in a limited-quantity release!
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株式会社多田 will release “Point Repair Super Hard,” a limited-design collaboration item between Walt Disney Japan’s Frozen and hair care brand plus eau, in a limited quantity starting November 7, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
¥1,210 each (tax included)
10 ml each
Brand surpasses 50 million units sold cumulatively
Make your sparkling winter fingertips both delicate and bold. FINGER SUIT, from Korea, unveils its WINTER COLLECTION 2026, featuring the newly introduced long ballerina (coffin) shape.
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FINGER SUIT, a Korean nailwear brand, will begin advance sales of its WINTER COLLECTION 2026, including the new long ballerina (coffin) shape, on its official online store on October 29. The collection will roll out at stores nationwide, including LOFT and PLAZA, from mid-November onward.
松坂屋名古屋店 ATSURAE（アツラエ） to hold jewelry renovation fair marking its 8th anniversary
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Jewelry brand ATSURAE（アツラエ）, operated by 株式会社オリエント4C's, will hold an 8th anniversary jewelry renovation fair and a gold and platinum purchase fair at 松坂屋名古屋店 from November 5 to 16, 2026.
SBI損保 adopts MSYS Omnis, a generative AI-powered real-time transcription tool provided by Marubeni Information Systems, for full-scale use
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SBI General Insurance will begin full-scale use of MSYS Omnis, a generative AI-powered real-time transcription tool provided by Marubeni Information Systems, at its contact centers and other locations starting November 2, 2026.
Series surpasses 800,000 copies sold! Follow-up to the No. 1 bestseller of the first half of 2026 arrives: “Harvard, Stanford, Oxford… The Encyclopedia of Habits to Break, Scientifically Proven”
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SB Creative has published the sequel to the No. 1 bestseller of the first half of 2026, “Harvard, Stanford, Oxford… The Encyclopedia of Habits to Quit, Scientifically Proven.” The book, which has sold more than 800,000 copies across the series, introduces 101 “habits you must not give up” based on scientific evidence.
[Independent survey] About 10% of companies adopting AI face “hidden failures.” A free survey report details the reality that 90% have experienced problems and the “barrier to adoption”
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A white paper summarizing the results of a survey on the adoption of generative AI and AI agents conducted by 株式会社バイタリフィ is now available for free. The findings revealed that about 10% of companies had experienced “hidden failures,” while nearly 90% had faced problems or trouble.
Facts
273 company employees and executives
It was found to be present in 9.5%
It remained at just 11.4%
Was the most common, at 31.9%
Concentrated on “operation, adoption and improvement” (21.2%)
[In-person seminar on Nov. 4 (Wed.)] [Taking on challenges] How can employees be encouraged to take on challenges? Identify issues and responses based on the organization’s “current state”
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Announcement of an in-person seminar to be held by 株式会社ソフィア on Nov. 4. The seminar will explain how to identify organizational challenges and consider responses to encourage employees to take on challenges. It is aimed at professionals in human resource and organizational development.
From scheduled maintenance to everyday projects, centrally manage plant construction work: Plant construction management system “VALQUA SPM®” receives major renewal
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株式会社バルカー has extensively renewed its plant construction management system, “VALQUA SPM,” and will begin offering it in October 2026. The update enables centralized management of everyday projects in addition to scheduled maintenance, and enhances features such as analysis and visualization of construction information and report configuration.
MUSASHI JAPAN grand opens a new store in Waikiki, Hawaii—bringing Japanese craftsmanship to the world from a tropical resort destination
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TAIMATSU株式会社 grand opened a new store for its Japanese kitchen knife brand “MUSASHI JAPAN” in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, in October 2026. This is its 4th store overseas, and the company aims to share Japanese craftsmanship and traditional culture with the world.
Retail e-commerce platform “Stailer Net Supermarket” launches “variable-weight sales” feature and obtains a patent for its pricing mechanism
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株式会社10X has launched a “variable-weight sales” feature on its retail e-commerce platform “Stailer Net Supermarket,” allowing it to handle products whose contents are not a fixed quantity, and has obtained a patent for the related pricing mechanism.
A solar power plant owned by 安藤ハザマ, its largest to date, begins operation in Bibai, Hokkaido, with Sustech serving as aggregator
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株式会社Sustech announced that it will handle power supply and demand operations as aggregator for 安藤ハザマ’s largest solar power plant, the Bibai City Chashinai Solar Power Plant.
[Digital New Year’s cards × catalog gifts] Want to express your gratitude even after stopping New Year’s cards? “New Year’s cards with gifts,” which can be sent by email or SNS without mailing, now available from Giftmall—choose from cards with gifts, available to purchase from 1
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株式会社ギフトモール began selling “New Year’s cards with gifts” on Oct. 23, 2026. As New Year’s cards are being phased out, according to a survey by 帝国データバンク, the new service lets customers send them by email or SNS without the work of printing and mailing.
Facts
58.1% of companies have already stopped sending New Year’s cards
An increase of 8.7 percentage points from the previous year
Only 29.1% of companies are sending New Year’s cards for 2026
Prices are 1,500 yen, 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen across 3 plans
Choose from 6 designs, ranging from the traditional “Happy New Year” greeting to a vibrant “HAPPY NEW YEAR”
Sales began on Oct. 23, 2026, on “Giftmall（ギフトモール）”
A technology company founded in 2014
More than 1.1 million products handled
More than 1 million social gift products
More than 100,000 personalized gift products
The group has approximately 36 million monthly visitors
The group’s annual transaction value exceeded approximately 20 billion yen
“Logistics Wonderland” to be held for the first time
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鴻池運輸 will hold “Logistics Wonderland,” its first logistics experience event for children, on Nov. 15, 2026, at a logistics center in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Idein to exhibit at “Defense Industry Entry Promotion Exhibition DIPEX2026,” hosted by 防衛装備庁
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Idein株式会社 will exhibit at “Defense Industry Entry Promotion Exhibition DIPEX2026,” hosted by 防衛装備庁 and held at Bellesalle Shiodome on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, where it will propose Software-Defined defense systems using Actcast, which has a track record in the civilian sector.
Facts
Over 2 days, Nov. 12 (Thu.) and 13 (Fri.), 2026
Cumulative registered units exceed 17,000
Partner companies from a range of industries, totaling more than 170
A popular bento returns this year! Three winter-only bento varieties from なだ万, featuring crab rice and domestic beef roast beef, will bring color to winter gatherings; sales begin sequentially at なだ万 shops nationwide and through bento delivery from Nov. 16 (Monday)
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株式会社なだ万 will launch 3 limited-time bento varieties filled with winter flavors nationwide from Nov. 16 at なだ万 shops and through its online store, “Bento Delivery.”
Facts
Price: ¥1,998 (tax included)
Price: 1,755 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,619 yen (tax included)
Approximately 60,000 meals were sold in the previous year (2025)
The “Trinity Line Moist Cream,” which protects moisture, firmness and radiance with moisturizing ceramide, returns this year in a limited-quantity release; BEAUTY BLACK FRIDAY will also be held
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Taisho Pharmaceutical will release its skincare product “Trinity Line Moist Cream,” formulated with a high concentration of ceramides, in limited quantities on Oct. 30, 2026, and will launch its “BEAUTY BLACK FRIDAY” campaign on the same day through its online store, “TAISHO BEAUTY ONLINE.”
From scrape-and-build to a circular society. “Renovation Month” kicks off again this year!
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一般社団法人リノベーション協議会 has designated the period from Nov. 1 to 30 as “Renovation Month” and will run initiatives across Japan, including events and the use of its logo.
Facts
A 1-month period from Nov. 1 (Sunday) through 30 (Monday)
Currently, 714 companies across industry and business sectors
A cumulative 87,964 compliant renovated homes have been issued
東横INN launches a special “winning key card campaign” at its Hokkaido locations
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株式会社東横イン will run a “winning key card campaign” at 13 locations in Hokkaido from Nov. 1, 2026, giving local specialty products to guests who receive a winning key card from an automated check-in machine.
[Limited quantities] “Kakusei,” an evolved sake aged in oak barrels used for white wine at a winery in southern France, launches from the Craft Sake series!
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株式会社モトックス has launched 4 products in the “Kakusei” sake series, aged in oak barrels used for white wine at a winery in southern France, in limited quantities.
SHEGLAM conducts survey on fall makeup trends; about 80% say they want to switch to fall makeup! Brown shades rank No. 1 among popular colors
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In a survey on fall makeup trends conducted by SHEGLAM among 302 women in their 10s to 30s, about 80% said they wanted to switch to fall makeup, with brown shades ranking first among popular colors and lipstick ranking first among items of interest. Dryness-related roughness was the top concern, and the results also showed a tendency to prioritize affordable prices and moisturizing power.
Facts
302 women in their 10s to 30s
Operates in more than 150 countries and regions
Brown shades ranked highest at 35.1%
Orange shades: 22.2%
Nude and beige shades: 16.5%
Lip products ranked highest at 39.3%
Eyeshadow: 31.0%
Blush: 26.4%
“Dryness-related roughness and makeup separating” ranked first at 40.4%
“Dullness and lack of rosy color”: 24.5%
“Pores and uneven skin texture caused by summer damage”: 18.5%
“Affordable price” ranked highest at 26.7%
“Moisturizing power”: 22.4%
“Natural finish”: 21.2%
More than 90% of SHEGLAM products are vegan
Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、ノウンズ消費者リサーチ、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル
[日研トータルソーシング] Exhibiting at the “6th [Nagoya] Smart Logistics EXPO,” taking place Nov. 25–27
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日研トータルソーシング will exhibit at the “6th [Nagoya] Smart Logistics EXPO,” held at Aichi Sky Expo from Nov. 25 to 27, and will introduce its training initiatives for maintenance and logistics engineers.
株式会社バイク王＆カンパニー will run a “Year-End Campaign” from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. During the campaign, it will sell a total of at least 500 selected year-end sale vehicles of 126cc or larger across all stores, and offer gifts of MOTUL社 maintenance products based on estimates or purchases, as well as free application fees for preferred license plate numbers and vehicle delivery fees.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
Selected year-end sale vehicles of 126cc or larger