Nearly 790,000 units shipped across the series! “Airy Shape,” which helps you sit with beautiful posture, gets an upgrade! A new twist function and “Airy Foot” foot care turn everyday relaxation into premium self-care time
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株式会社ツカモトコーポレーション will launch “AiMY Airy Shape” and “AiMY Airy Foot” under the AiMY brand on Nov. 1, 2026. The Airy Shape series has reached approximately 790,000 units shipped in total, and the new model features a twist function. Airy Foot is a massage device classified as a controlled medical device, designed for the soles of the feet and calves.
Facts
Approximately 790,000 units shipped across the series
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at ヒルトン大阪: festive season begins with limited-time restaurant offerings including Christmas afternoon tea, the Hilton Christmas Train and more
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ヒルトン大阪 will welcome the Christmas season starting November 21, 2026, offering limited-time afternoon tea and restaurant menus, as well as an expanded diorama of the Hilton Christmas Train.
Akita City, Akita Prefecture, moves its Tokyo office and relocation consultation center to WeWork 東京スクエアガーデン
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Akita City, Akita Prefecture, has relocated its Tokyo office and relocation consultation center to WeWork 東京スクエアガーデン in collaboration with WWJ株式会社, the operator of WeWork. A relocation commemorative event was held on October 22, 2026, and the new site has begun operations to attract businesses, promote GX- and AI-related industries, and encourage relocation to the city.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
More than 25 municipalities are currently tenants
Operating in 36 countries worldwide, with more than 600 locations*²
Launched services in Japan in February 2018
Original現在は、2024年1月に設立したソフトバンク株式会社100%子会社のWWJ株式会社
Operates flexible offices in 9 cities and more than 40 locations*³ across Japan
株式会社JALカード has received the “Eruboshi Certification (third level)” from 厚生労働省 in recognition of its efforts to promote women’s participation in the workplace.
[Event report] “Crawling Race presented by iTSCOM” held; to be broadcast on イッツコム Channel in December
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イッツ・コミュニケーションズ株式会社, in collaboration with アカチャンホンポ, held the “Crawling Race presented by iTSCOM” on October 25. The event will be broadcast on イッツコム Channel on December 20.
Facts
Approximately 100 babies participated in total
To be broadcast on イッツコム Channel on Sunday, December 20
October 25 (Sun)
Original1レース5人ずつでゴールを目指しました
Races were held in 3 sessions: morning, midday and afternoon
19:00～19:29
Connected to approximately 1 million customer households
“A shower that isn’t a shower”: ミラブルzero to be exhibited at GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026, the Good Design Award exhibition
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株式会社サイエンス will exhibit its showerhead ミラブルzero, winner of the 2026 Good Design Award, at GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026, which will be held at Tokyo Midtown from October 31 to November 4, 2026.
ベリーベスト法律事務所 is sponsoring CROSS FM’s radio program “MEGA FRIDAY DELUXE.” In November, attorney Takahisa Toguchi will host a segment explaining 4 key points about traffic accidents.
With gratitude for 21 years traversing Mount Tsukuba, a last-run campaign for the 5th-generation Mount Tsukuba Cable Car
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筑波観光鉄道 will hold a last-run campaign in appreciation of its current 5th-generation cable car, which began operating in 2005 and has served Mount Tsukuba for 21 years, as it comes to the end of its service on January 11, 2027.
Facts
Service will end on Monday, January 11, 2027, a public holiday
Operations began with the passenger cars’ renewal in 2005
Including its 2015 designation as a “Civil Engineering Heritage Site Selected by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers”
Sunday, November 1, 2026
The complete replacement of the vehicles, including the undercarriages, will be the first since 1954 (Showa 29)
2027 New Year’s sunrise flight aboard a private jet departing from and arriving at Narita Airport — Welcome the New Year with a special visit to 成田山新勝寺 and the New Year’s morning Goma offering
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株式会社グリーンポート・エージェンシー, with support from 株式会社ＦＰＧ Ａｉｒ, will launch a 2027 New Year’s sunrise flight plan aboard a chartered HondaJet departing from and arriving at Narita Airport.
The AI creative platform PixAI will hold its Halloween event “Halloween Mystery Club” starting October 30, 2026. Offers during the event include 50% off annual membership plans, 1 free generation per day, and a creative contest with prizes totaling 6 million PixAI credits plus ¥150,000 in Amazon gift cards.
Fukuoka Prefecture will hold the “2026 Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition for Children and Adults with Disabilities” to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to present their work. A total of 894 entries were received, with 15 award-winning works and 86 honorable mentions selected. The exhibition will be held at 5 locations across the prefecture from November through February of the following year, and the awards ceremony will take place at 九州国立博物館 on December 13.
【福岡県】“Prefectural Resilience” Advances! Effects of Infrastructure Development and Aging Infrastructure Countermeasures to Protect Residents from Natural Disasters Announced — “Tangible Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Effects” Brought by Intensive Construction Investment to Date
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福岡県 announced the effects of infrastructure development and aging infrastructure countermeasures to protect residents from natural disasters, confirming tangible disaster prevention and mitigation effects from intensive construction investment.
A festival of “red” and “black” to counter rising prices! 12 days of “great deals” and “excitement”: “イトーヨーカドーブラックフライデー” starts Nov. 18 (Wednesday!
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株式会社イトーヨーカ堂 will hold “イトーヨーカドーブラックフライデー” at イトーヨーカドー and ヨーク stores nationwide from Nov. 18 to 29, 2026. To help combat rising prices, promotions including “Red Price Day,” “Passionate Poppo” and “96 (Kuro) Price” will be offered, and a receipt campaign will give away lottery tickets worth 30,000 yen or 30,000 yen in cash.
2 new Tokyo souvenirs featuring 東京都’s shoebill character
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株式会社JALUX, in partnership with 東京都 and 公益財団法人東京動物園協会, is launching 2 new Tokyo souvenir sweets featuring the popular shoebill at Ueno Zoo. The first, “Black Sesame Manju,” goes on sale Nov. 1, 2026, and the second, a sustainable “Custard Cake,” will launch in early December of the same year.
“ワールドクライミング グランドフィナーレ福岡2026” will be held in 飯塚市 from Nov. 5, Reiwa 8, featuring a national-team competition and the final paraclimbing event. Japanese team members including athlete Sorato Anraku will compete. Tickets are on sale now.
Digital volunteer certificate service “ボラショ！” provided by JAVO with support from 神奈川県, powered by Recept’s “proovy,” launches
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株式会社Recept announced the launch today of “ボラショ！,” a digital volunteer certificate service provided by NPO法人JAVO with support from 神奈川県 and powered by its digital certificate platform “proovy.”
【ウポポイ】Winter service confirmed! Direct day-trip bus tour to ウポポイ
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公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団 announced that the operating period for the “Direct Day-Trip Bus Tour to ウポポイ,” run by 株式会社ＪＴＢ北海道事業部, will be extended through March 2027.
“WILD HALF” joins “ジャンプLAB,” the official original merchandise service!
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A merchandise creation service featuring panels and characters from “WILD HALF,” a Weekly Shonen Jump series that ran from 1996, launched on Oct. 30, 2026, through “ジャンプLAB,” a joint venture between フォッグ株式会社 and 集英社.
カオピーズ reveals highlights of its Nov. 13 webinar, “Modernizing Legacy Systems Through AI-SDLC Development”
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株式会社カオピーズ will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 13, 2026, on the theme “Modernizing Legacy Systems Through AI-SDLC Development.” CSO Bunkichi Sasai will speak about process support from AI agents, a reliability-focused approach and a 5-step modernization method that makes use of existing assets.
株式会社西武不動産 announced that it has acquired ownership of “Growcel Shimoochiai,” a rental property for single residents in Shimoochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
Facts
37 units in total
3-minute walk
Asset acquisitions are also being carried out in fiscal 2026
Notice Regarding Asset Acquisition (Commercial Unit in a Sectional Ownership Building)
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株式会社西武不動産 announced that it has acquired the commercial units on the 1st and 2nd floors of “Park Homes Kawagoe Shintomicho Adore” in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.
【神戸学院大学 Lecturer Kohei Yamashita to Speak on Nov. 14】How do we see “landscapes”? Exploring the appeal of scenery through art history
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神戸学院大学地域研究センター will hold “Okuradani Human Science Cafe 2026” at Akashi House on Nov. 14, with lecturer Kohei Yamashita giving a talk on the theme of “landscape.”
【SAK University】Special lecture by Bernie Quinn and Linda Quinn, who have worked in international education in more than 30 countries worldwide: “Learning from Those Who Came Before and Moving Forward — Should You Pursue a Master’s Degree?”
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SAK University will host a special lecture by Bernie Quinn and Linda Quinn on November 13, 2026. The lecture, in English, will explore the value of pursuing a master’s degree and career development. Japanese explanations and subtitles will be available. Admission is free.
An event highlighting the value and potential of product safety will be held on Thursday, November 12! Outstanding companies and products working on product safety will also be featured.
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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will hold a commemorative event on November 12 to highlight the value and potential of product safety, with award ceremonies for the “PS Award” and “＋あんしん.”
[Give up items at your own pace, starting from a nearby location] Bookoff home pickup service “Drop-off Shipping Service” surpasses 150,000 uses
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The cumulative number of uses of the “Drop-off Shipping Service,” a mail-in purchasing service offered by Bookoff Corporation, a subsidiary of Bookoff Group Holdings, has surpassed 150,000 in about 4 and a half years since the service began.
GREEN×EXPO 2027: Aeon named a Platinum Partner for project sponsorship
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GREEN×EXPO協会 (公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会) announced that the イオングループ has been named a Platinum Partner for project sponsorship of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. Aeon will contribute approximately 500 million yen and leverage resources from approximately 19,000 stores in Japan to build momentum and raise awareness.
“KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA” × “刀剣乱舞ONLINE”: Collaborative gallery production and merchandise sales
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株式会社トキオ・ゲッツ will produce a collaborative gallery and sell merchandise featuring traditional crafts from Kanagawa Prefecture and “刀剣乱舞ONLINE” at “KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA,” running from November 7 to 9, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
Nov. 9
6 Touken Danshi
1,320 yen each (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
1,650 yen (tax included)
660 yen (tax included)
¥2,650 (tax included)
2,200 yen (tax included)
Founded: March 23, 1998
Companies mentioned：株式会社トキオ・ゲッツ、経済産業省、伝統的工芸品月間推進会議、一般財団法人伝統的工芸品産業振興協会、日本伝統工芸士会、神奈川県伝統的工芸品月間推進協議会、EXNOA LLC、NITRO PLUS
Easy to order from your smartphone, starting with just 1 item! オリジナルプリント.jp launches ID photo-style stickers and clear pouches
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株式会社イメージ・マジック began offering ID photo-style stickers and a clear pouch with a colored zipper (S) through its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp on October 29, 2026.
3D and NFT versions of Futa, the red panda at 千葉市動物公園, go on sale today! Alongside the “standard edition” for general sale, a “limited edition” is also available exclusively to 3D card NFT purchasers
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パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社 began selling 3D and NFT versions of Futa, the red panda at 千葉市動物公園, recreated in high definition, on October 30, 2026. There are 2 versions, standard and limited; the limited edition is available only to those who have previously purchased a 3D card NFT.
バンドー化学株式会社 renovated the entrance to its Nankai Plant in Sennan, Osaka Prefecture, as part of its 120th anniversary commemorative projects. The exhibition space now has 5 video monitors, and the meeting and discussion area has also been refurbished to create a more comfortable environment.
How often do adults without brain aneurysms develop new ones? A study tracking more than 10,000 people found an incidence of about 1 per 1,000 people annually
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A research team from 株式会社ユカリア, 京都府立医科大学 and other institutions tracked 10,995 adults without brain aneurysms and found that the incidence of new brain aneurysms was about 1 per 1,000 people annually. The incidence was about ２ times higher among people with a smoking history, and the risk tended to rise with greater tobacco consumption.
Facts
10,995 adults
New brain aneurysms were found in 34 people
About １ person per 1,000 people annually
Cumulative incidence of about 0.3% over ３ years
People with a smoking history developed new brain aneurysms about ２ times as often as those without one
About 1.3 times higher for every additional 10 pack-years
【Izumiotsu, Osaka】What is a “hinanjo” (evacuation shelter)? Disaster-preparedness drill teaches 170 foreign residents from scratch.
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Izumiotsu City will hold a disaster-preparedness drill on November 5, 2026, for approximately 170 international students attending Japanese-language schools in the city. The drill will include a shakeout exercise, shelter checks and a disaster-food tasting.
Details and artwork theme announced for the 32nd Kobe Luminarie: “A Thousand Melodies Shining in the Port”
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Details and the artwork theme, “A Thousand Melodies Shining in the Port,” have been announced for the 32nd Kobe Luminarie. The event will run from January 29 to February 7, 2027, with light artworks displayed at Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi Park and the Former Foreign Settlement.
[In-house survey of 1,969 posts by the CEO, with 140 million impressions] “Saves” outnumber “likes” by 1.13 times. Posts with videos get 7.3 times the impressions of text-only posts. NotebookLM ranks No. 1 among AI tools most likely to be saved.
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株式会社Uravation conducted an in-house survey of post data from the X account “@SuguruKun_ai” of its representative director, Suguru Sato (1,969 posts and approximately 140 million impressions). It analyzed trends such as “saves” outnumbering “likes” and the impression effects of posts containing videos, long text, or specific AI tool names.
Welcome the new year with auspicious motifs. Hibiya Kadan begins sales of floral gifts for the Japanese New Year.
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株式会社日比谷花壇 began selling floral gifts and decorations for the Japanese New Year featuring auspicious motifs such as the sheep, the zodiac animal for 2027, and gourds, through its online shop on October 30, 2026.
丸山珈琲 WINTER GIFT 2026: Two blends, “Christmas Blend Red and White,” and stollen, to be released on Sunday, November 1, in time for the gift season and to add color to the Christmas season.
スペースデータ develops logistics simulation that recreates the movements of automated guided vehicles in warehouses using spatial intelligence to assess fleet size and placement.
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株式会社スペースデータ has developed a logistics simulation that recreates the movements of automated guided vehicles and forklifts in warehouses using spatial intelligence, enabling users to assess how fleet size and placement affect operating times and congestion.
株式会社オートバックスセブン and its franchisee 株式会社北日本オートバックス will open the car coating specialty shop “Smart+1 Nishioka Store,” adjoining オートバックス Nishioka Store in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on October 31, 2026.
Freeride added as an official event at the 2030 Winter Olympics / クリクラ renews sponsorship agreement with professional snowboarders Uta and Rinku Yanagihara
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株式会社ナック announced that its home-delivered water brand クリクラ has renewed its sponsorship agreement with professional snowboarders Uta and Rinku Yanagihara. Following freeride’s inclusion as an official event at the 2030 Winter Olympics, the siblings are working toward competing in the Games.
Signing of a basic agreement toward implementing new methods for grid connections and facility development using battery storage
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株式会社パワーエックス and Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Inc. have signed a basic agreement to conduct a demonstration of grid connection and facility development methods using battery storage. The demonstration is scheduled for fiscal 2027 in northern Osaka, with the aim of avoiding or postponing facility upgrades by easing grid congestion.
Facts
Planned output and capacity: approx. 2,000 kW
Planned output and capacity: approx. 2,000 kW and 8,000 kWh
The demonstration is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2027.
Original一般的に1台あたり1億円から数億円程度の費用
Because it takes 2–3 years or more from design to completion
OBC launches “practical” Bugyo AI Agent Human Resources Utilization Cloud to support evidence-based workforce management
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株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント has launched the “practical” Bugyo AI Agent Human Resources Utilization Cloud, which supports evidence-based workforce management.
Facts
51.3% as of July 2026
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio remains above 1.
Let’s do our best together! Supporting Kumamoto’s recovery: Gin Choco W made with salt from Amakusa, with ２０％ more limited-time whipped cream
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フジパン株式会社 is selling its long-selling “Gin Choco W” for a limited time in Kyushu only, with 20% more cream and salt from Amakusa. It is also conducting fundraising activities to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.
Facts
２０％ more cream
Records show it has been sold since about ４０ years ago.
In ２０１４, it became a double-cream product under the name “Gin Choco W”.
[Event report] Cuddle Ama-gami Ham Ham while watching a drama!? A preview screening of “Hudson & Rex” Season 8 and robot experience tour, a hit with attendees, was held!
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株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント held a preview screening and robot experience tour at MIRAI ROBO SQUARE on October 24 to mark the exclusive Japanese premiere of “Hudson & Rex” Season 8 on アクションチャンネル. In collaboration with Yukai Engineering, the event featured a novel screening experience with “Ama-gami Ham Ham” and a tour showcasing cutting-edge robots. Approximately 15 fans attended.
Facts
Saturday, October 24
Approximately 15 fans
All 8 episodes aired back-to-back
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、アクションチャンネル、ユカイ工学株式会社、MIRAI ROBO SQUARE、AXN Entertainment Co., Ltd.、Yukai Engineering Inc.
Tokyo-led “TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY” to hold “MENTORING DAY 2026,” a large-scale event for aspiring young entrepreneurs, for the first time in Yurakucho on December 13. More than 30 experienced entrepreneurs will support startups.
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“MENTORING DAY 2026,” a large-scale mentoring event, will be held for the first time on December 13, 2026, at Tokyo Innovation Base in Yurakucho as part of “TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY,” a young entrepreneur development program led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and run by NPO法人ETIC. More than 30 experienced entrepreneurs will take part as mentors. The event is free and includes childcare services.
【フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート】Special stay plan featuring up to ¥10,000 in resort vouchers on sale to mark the 1st anniversary of its rebranding
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フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート is offering a special stay plan that includes up to ¥10,000 in resort vouchers to mark the 1st anniversary of its rebranding. The plan is on sale from October 23 to December 29, 2026.
Recovery wear brand VENEX and BONDI CAFE to open new-concept store “neverbetter” in Komazawa on 11/15
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A new-concept store, “neverbetter,” will open in Komazawa on November 15, 2026, through a joint venture between recovery wear brand “VENEX,” operated by 株式会社ベネクス, and cafe “BONDI CAFE,” operated by 株式会社BONDICAFE.
Facts
From Sunday, November 15, 2026
Floor area/seating capacity: 73 square meters
Up to 15 seats
A cumulative total of 2.6 million pieces in the series
On-demand webinar on AI and digitalization in manufacturing available through November 15
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The manufacturing-focused AI and digitalization webinar “7 First Steps in AI × Digitalization for Manufacturing,” hosted by 株式会社インターファクトリー and featuring 株式会社テンダ, is available free on demand through November 15, 2026.
Facts
7 companies will present practical measures in their respective fields
Available free on demand through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Following the positive response to the event held on Thursday, October 8
TWOSTONE AIvita, part of the TWOSTONE&Sons Group, launches “Token Management Bank,” a service for businesses to centrally manage company-wide AI use
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株式会社TWOSTONE AIvita launched “Token Management Bank,” a service for businesses to centrally manage company-wide AI use, on November 4, 2026. The service integrates AI cost management features with generative AI chat, and automatically routes requests to the most suitable AI model based on their content to reduce costs and strengthen security.
Facts
Launching on November 4, 2026
TSE Growth: 7352
17 countries, including Japan
Conducted among 750 executives
A cost of ¥1 million
Reduced to ¥410,000 or less
A reduction of 59% or more is possible
Established in June 2023
Company name changed on June 1, 2026
Operates 4 businesses
Founded in 2013 as Branding Engineer Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on July 7, 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons、株式会社TWOSTONE AIvita、アクセンチュア、enableX、AI推進室、Midworks、Midworks for AI、TechStars Agent、Expert Partners Marketing
“Shinano Riesling Sparkling” launches November 6 from Kobe Wine’s premium Kobe Reserva series, made with 100% Kobe-grown grapes
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白鶴酒造株式会社 will launch a limited-quantity sparkling wine made with the rare Shinano Riesling grape on November 6, 2026, as part of its Kobe Reserva premium series, which uses 100% Kobe-grown grapes.
【Shinjuku, Tokyo】Monthly overtime of 7 hours and a unique “unlimited time off” program! 株式会社テクニケーションシード, committed to employee growth, earns its first “Platinum” White Company Certification
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一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構 has certified 株式会社テクニケーションシード as a “Platinum” White Company. The company supports employee growth through initiatives including average monthly overtime of 7 hours and its unique “unlimited time off” program.
Facts
7 hours of monthly overtime
Effective October 1, 2026
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
A total of 707 companies have received this certification
トランジットグループ is taking part in レッドブル・ジャパン’s “RED BULL CANVAS COOLER PROJECT ‘ART BOX’” and will launch an initiative blending art and dining at Nakameguro’s “RIVERSIDE CLUB MUSIC CAFÉ & BISTRO.” The first installation will be an original cooler by artist KAZUSA MATSUYAMA.
Facts
2025
3 European countries
20 vehicles
60 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社トランジットホールディングス、トランジットグループ、レッドブル・ジャパン、レッドブル、RIVERSIDE CLUB MUSIC CAFÉ & BISTRO、バーニーズ ニューヨーク六本木店、Rolls-Royce
田中精密工業 and Relic launch “TANAKA IGNITE,” a co-creation program to advance the commercialization and mass production of cutting-edge technologies
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株式会社Relic and 田中精密工業 have launched “TANAKA IGNITE,” a co-creation program to advance the commercialization and mass production of cutting-edge technologies from startups, universities, and research institutions.
Harvesting seeds from Oita’s traditional “mochi corn” all at once with up to 900 people! ＜日出町 × ハーモニーランド＞ event to challenge a Guinness World Records™ title to be held on Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday)
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ハーモニーランド, operated by 株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント, will co-host an event with 日出町, Oita Prefecture, on November 23, 2026, to challenge the Guinness World Records title for “the most people simultaneously shelling native Oita corn.”
Survey of 2,276 bridal-school students on “weddings of the future”: “freedom” and “AI” are keywords for weddings 10 years from now
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A survey of 2,276 bridal-school students conducted by ワタベウェディング found strong positive attitudes toward marriage and weddings, with dedicated wedding venues the most popular ideal style. “Freedom” and “AI” emerged as keywords for weddings 10 years from now.
Facts
2,276 vocational school students
“Yes” (81.6%)
“Would like to” (79.2%)
“Specialty wedding venue” (56.0%)
“Hawaii” (35.4%)
“Can keep costs down” (70.3%)
“Understanding of and support for diverse couples, including same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ people” (56.5%)
For leek lovers! Oysters aren’t the only star. Enjoy Kujo green onions fresh, cooked, or charred with PISOLA’s November craft pasta
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株式会社ユニシアホールディングス group company 株式会社ピソラ will offer its limited-edition November craft pasta, “Oysters and Shimo-furi Hiratake Mushrooms with Kujo Green Onion Genovese, Topped with Chicken Broth Espuma and Served with Anchovy and Charred Green Onion Oil,” at the craft restaurant PISOLA.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
￥1,799
￥1,978 including tax
Kanto ¥2,099
¥2,308 including tax
Kansai ¥1,999
¥2,198 including tax
Kanto ¥899
¥988 including tax
Capital: ¥30,000,000
Capital: 300 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社ピソラ、PISOLA、株式会社串カツ田中、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB
Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station! Limited-time lunch fair featuring Kanagawa specialties: “Lunch in Full! Kanagawa Restaurant,” a collaboration between Kanagawa’s 100 Best Local Products and るるぶキッチン
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will hold a limited-time lunch fair featuring ingredients from Kanagawa Prefecture at its directly operated restaurant, editor’s fav るるぶキッチン, in collaboration with かながわの名産100選協議会, from Nov. 2 to Nov. 29, 2026.
A new way to get around after surrendering your driver’s license: Test-drive an unlicensed “small mini truck,” the Blaze e-Cargo, in its first event in Wakayama Prefecture
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株式会社ブレイズ will hold a test-drive event for 3 types of license-free EV mobility vehicles on Nov. 7, 2026, at 有限会社ナルデン in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. The particularly notable Blaze e-Cargo is a four-wheeled, specified small motorized vehicle, offered as a new mode of transportation for older adults and agricultural workers.
Xross Stars Booster Pack Series 5, “Ignition Vortex,” on sale today!
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The 5th booster pack, “Ignition Vortex,” for the trading card game Xross Stars, co-developed by 株式会社Game & Co. and 株式会社Samurai工房, along with related merchandise and EX Start Decks, has gone on sale.
京都センチュリーホテル will hold its limited-time winter buffet, “WINTER BUFFET -Homecoming-,” from Nov. 17, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027. The buffet features a diverse menu, including Wagyu dishes and newly introduced nigiri sushi. Lunch is 6,500 yen for adults and dinner is 10,000 yen for adults.
アスエネ株式会社, together with 日本総研 and TOPPAN, has been awarded Osaka Prefecture’s “Project to Expand Opportunities for CFP Exposure through the FY Reiwa 8 ‘Osaka CFP Project.’” The project will display carbon footprints (CFPs) at stores and on mobility services, and use stamp rallies and surveys to raise awareness among prefectural residents and encourage changes in behavior.
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Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
中日本エクシス株式会社 will hold a “16th Anniversary Celebration” from Nov. 1 to 15, 2026, marking the 16th anniversary of the grand opening of EXPASA多賀 (outbound) on the E1 Meishin Expressway. Events include meet-and-greets with Shiga’s local mascots, special offers at participating stores, a raffle using receipts, performances by 彦根総合高校’s brass band and 近江猿楽多賀座, a display of NEXCO中日本 vehicles, and a 世界の山ちゃん food truck.
“Amusement Expo 2026”: Taito booth announcement, part 2! Screening exclusive newly filmed footage of 坂井仁香 of 超ときめき♡宣伝部!
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株式会社タイトー has announced the second round of information about its booth at “Amusement Expo 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. Plans include screening an exclusive video featuring 坂井仁香, displaying the restored “Crown 603” crane game, a meet-and-greet with the 『Duolingo』 character, and hands-on events for elementary school students.
Japan’s Omotenashi: Introducing Japanese Culture in November
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Narita International Airport will host a sumo performance by former sumo wrestlers in November to give international visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture. At Terminal 1, visitors can take commemorative photos wearing a 「頬鎧盃」.
Japan’s leading snack makers gather in one place! “Japan Snack Factory” opens for a limited time at Terminal 1!
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“Japan Snack Factory” will open for a limited time at Narita Airport Terminal 1 starting Nov. 1, 2026, featuring products from Japanese snack makers including 森永市場開発, 北陸製菓, and 亀田製菓.
Born from firsthand feedback at stores! On sale now: a corduroy knit setup for fall and winter that’s lightweight and highly stretchable
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株式会社AOKI has begun selling its “Corduroy Knit Setup,” which combines functionality and a fashion-forward look based on feedback from its customer service teams. Warp-knitting technology combines the ridged texture of corduroy with the stretch of knit fabric. The machine-washable item can be worn for a range of occasions, from business to casual.
Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living [Consumer Outlook for Next Month: November 2026] (Consumer Sentiment Index)
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The consumer sentiment index for November 2026, compiled by the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living, stood at 46.6 points, up 0.9 points from the previous month. While expectations for sales are rising, consumer spending is expected to remain restrained due to higher prices and a desire to save ahead of the year-end and New Year holidays.
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The consumer sentiment index for November 2026 was 46.6 points
Up 0.9 points from the previous month
Up 0.3 points year on year
Survey of 1,500 men and women
More than 3,000 food and beverage products are seeing price increases
【ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎】Celebrate the start of the New Year in style at the hotel: “2027 New Year’s Buffet”
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ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎 will hold its New Year’s Buffet on Jan. 1 and 2, 2027. The event offers Japanese and Western cuisine and live performances across 3 courses: a traditional New Year’s breakfast, lunch and dinner.
【源氏総本店】Winter-only menu featuring indulgent servings of tiger pufferfish and premium snow crab launches on Nov. 1 (Sun)
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株式会社物語コーポレーション will begin serving a winter-only menu featuring tiger pufferfish and premium snow crab on Nov. 1, 2026, at its 2 しゃぶとかに 源氏総本店 restaurants.
Asahi Beer will launch “1800 グアチモントン,” a premium tequila made with 100% blue agave and aged in barrels that previously held orange tequila liqueur, on Nov. 25.
【TBS Sunday Drama “VIVANT” × 湖池屋: Second Collaboration】Launch of 2 potato chip products to add color to the story’s climax: “VIVANTポテトチップス 別班まんじゅう／シンシー麻辣チキン”！
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株式会社湖池屋 will launch 2 products, “VIVANTポテトチップス 別班まんじゅう” and “VIVANTポテトチップス シンシー麻辣チキン,” as the second collaboration with the sequel to TBS’s Sunday drama “VIVANT.”
Aidem wins recruitment support contract for 三井アウトレットパーク 福岡マリノア; opens recruitment center to handle staff hiring in one place
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株式会社アイデム has been contracted to provide recruitment support for businesses opening at 三井アウトレットパーク 福岡マリノア, under development by Mitsui Fudosan and 福岡地所 and scheduled to open in April 2027, and will open a recruitment center.
【南紀白浜マリオットホテル】Launching a kue-focused dinner, “Kue Kaiseki: The Bounty of Kishu and Kumano,” bringing together Wakayama ingredients and Japanese and Western culinary sensibilities
【志摩観光ホテル】Special accommodation plan exclusively for passengers on the restaurant train “Les Saveurs 志摩” — a culinary journey through Mie and Ise-Shima, from train to hotel
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志摩観光ホテル will begin offering a special accommodation plan in November 2026 exclusively for passengers on the restaurant train “Les Saveurs 志摩.” The plan includes a French course or Japanese kaiseki meal.
株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット will co-host “くまもとモン×大阪梅田” with 熊本県 at エキマルシェ大阪 from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. 8 stores will offer special menus featuring ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture, and the event will include a visit from Kumamon and a prize draw.
【リーガロイヤルホテル広島】Spend the 2026–2027 year-end and New Year at the hotel: “Stay Plan with Year-End Soba” and “New Year’s Eve Stay” now available
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島 is offering a “Stay Plan with Year-End Soba” and a “New Year’s Eve Stay” for guests staying on New Year’s Eve 2026. From Jan. 1 to 3, 2027, the breakfast buffet will feature a limited-time New Year’s menu.
The December issue of “STORY” marks the magazine’s 24th anniversary! The major fashion feature is “In their 40s, they update their personal best in style every year!” It also includes a special “Jewelry & Watch BOOK” supplement.
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The December 2026 issue of “STORY” commemorates the magazine’s 24th anniversary. Its major fashion feature presents styling ideas for women in their 40s, and the issue includes a “Jewelry & Watch BOOK” supplement. It also features interviews with model 松島花 and 越岡裕貴 of the group ふぉ～ゆ～.
Christmas special event: Special Lunch Buffet and Holy Night Dinner Course
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株式会社ホテルメトロポリタン高崎 will hold a Christmas special event at its restaurant ブラッスリーローリエ, with a lunch buffet on Dec. 19 and 20 and a dinner course on Dec. 24.
【ルイ·ヴィトン】Limited-edition products and early-release items available at “ルイ·ヴィトン 2026 ホリデー·インスタレーション in 渋谷”
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Limited-edition products and early-release items will be available at the holiday installation at the Louis Vuitton Shibuya Men’s store, running from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Interview with co-stars Miho Watanabe, Masahiro Sunada, Rina Asakawa and Masashi Ikeda on the drama “嘘をついた私たち” | The 4 leads discuss the second half of “嘘をついた私たち,” with its codependency, misunderstandings and new encounters…
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An interview with the 4 leads of the romantic suspense drama “嘘をついた私たち,” currently airing on テレビ大阪 and other channels: Miho Watanabe, Masahiro Sunada, Rina Asakawa and Masashi Ikeda. They look back on the story through episode 4 and discuss highlights of the second half, as well as memories from the set, including a fireworks event.
Making its first appearance at 静岡PARCO! “Pokémon Card Store” opens Friday, November 13!
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The “Pokémon Card Store” will open for a limited time at 静岡PARCO, operated by 株式会社パルコ, from November 13. Ahead of the release of the MEGA expansion pack “ハドウシーカー,” the store will sell original merchandise and related goods and host free teaching events.
A seminar titled “How Will Physical AI Transform Industry and Society?” featuring 馬渕 邦美, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of XinobiAI株式会社, will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “How Will Physical AI Transform Industry and Society?” on December 1, 2026, with 馬渕邦美, Co-CEO of XinobiAI株式会社, as the speaker.