Survey of 1,002 solo entrepreneurs: AI-enabled in-house task ranked No. 1 is “creating business plans and proposals”; meanwhile, more than 60% have had a “close call” with an incorrect answer
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A survey of 1,002 solo entrepreneurs by 株式会社事業家集団 found that “creating business plans and proposals” ranked No. 1 among tasks brought in-house using AI, while more than 60% had experienced a “close call” involving an incorrect answer generated by hallucinations. About 70% said the value of experts remains unchanged.
Facts
There were 157,011 newly established companies in 2025
PagerDuty to hold its first practitioner community event, “UNSEEN HEROES Meetup,” on Nov. 12
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PagerDuty株式会社 will hold its first practitioner community event, “UNSEEN HEROES Meetup,” at Tokyo Midtown on Nov. 12, 2026. 3 companies—NTTデータグループ, NEC and パナソニック コネクト—will take the stage to share practical insights on incident management and ChatOps integration.
Hosted by いい風土デザインプロジェクト (secretariat: スコラ・コンサルト): “Good Workplace Culture Base Camp 2026”—designing how people and work function through the lens of “organization”—to be held Nov. 20 (Fri.), “Workplace Culture Day”
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いい風土デザインプロジェクト, whose secretariat is 株式会社スコラ・コンサルト, will hold the “Good Workplace Culture Base Camp 2026” commemorative event for “Workplace Culture Day” at Belle Salle Shiba Park on Nov. 20, 2026. Practitioners from SUBARU, 日立製作所 and 女子美術大学 will take the stage to introduce workplace culture reforms and collaborative initiatives.
Facts
Has supported workplace culture reforms at more than 2,000 organizations to date
Popular fresh-doughnut specialty shop “UNI DONUTS” × California prunes! “Prune Chocolat Orange,” featuring rich chocolate and the natural sweetness of fruit, launches Nov. 1
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カリフォルニアプルーン協会 will launch its new “Prune Chocolat Orange” for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, in collaboration with fresh-doughnut specialty shop “UNI DONUTS.”
How can Japan capitalize on its strengths in the physical AI era? SHIN-JIGEN CEO 岡本 gives a special lecture at 関西大学
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On October 27, 2026, 岡本球夫, CEO of 株式会社SHIN-JIGEN, gave a special lecture at Kansai University's Faculty of Business Data Science, discussing Japan's strengths in the age of physical AI, on-site-learning edge AI, and the importance of international standardization.
Private AI startup Athena joins 一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会 (FDUA)
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株式会社Athena Technologies has joined 一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会 (FDUA). The association promotes the use of financial data, and Athena will contribute to the wider adoption of secure AI through support for generative AI use in closed-network and on-premises environments.
Shiranuka Town, discovered by the chef of ジャルダン・デ・サンス 東京: a journey to visit food producers and meet the people behind the ingredients
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Chef Suzuki of ジャルダン・デ・サンス 東京 visited Shiranuka Town ahead of the restaurant's opening in October 2026. The chef visited producers including Rakukeisha and 茶路めん羊牧場, and learned about the origins of the ingredients and the natural environment.
【Honeys（ハニーズ）】Fumino Kimura models the new 2026 winter collection. The latest looks from GLACIER, for polished adult style, and CINEMA CLUB, designed for everyday life, will be unveiled starting Friday, October 30
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Honeys, the women's apparel brand operated by 株式会社ハニーズホールディングス, unveiled its 2026 winter collections from GLACIER and CINEMA CLUB, featuring Fumino Kimura as the image model, starting October 30.
トレーダム, a stablecoin payments company, signs business-matching agreement with アピリッツ, an EC and web services developer
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トレーダム株式会社, a stablecoin payments company, and アピリッツ, an EC and web services developer, have signed a business-matching agreement and will promote the adoption of 「トレーダム ペイメント」 through アピリッツ's customer base.
Facts
Amended Payment Services Act, effective June 1, 2026
Launch of “Synergy Impact DD,” a due diligence support service focused on identifying and realizing synergies, for operating companies
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Beyondge株式会社 has launched “Synergy Impact DD,” a service that supports due diligence (DD) when operating companies invest in startups. Unlike conventional DD, which focuses on verifying the current state of a business, the service focuses on identifying and realizing synergies, providing end-to-end support from DD through post-investment value creation.
Facts
Has invested its own funds in 9 startups
DD reports and investment committee materials will be prepared in approximately 2 months
株式会社闇's game label, YAMI GAMES, released a demo of the horror game 『報連喪症候群』, currently in development, on STEAM starting October 30, 2026. The game will also be showcased at 「東京ゲームダンジョン14」, with 株式会社闇 serving as publisher. The company has a track record that includes surpassing 500,000 cumulative attendees.
「那賀病院マルシェ」 and the 「市民健康フェスティバル」 will be held simultaneously on November 7 at 公立那賀病院. Local restaurants will set up booths, and health-related activities will also be held.
株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will run a campaign on the Oarai–Tomakomai route linking the metropolitan area and Hokkaido during selected periods in December 2026. The campaign offers discounts including 40% off passenger fares for online bookings only.
株式会社ニュー・クイック, the main sponsor of 法政大学体育会サッカー部, provided 80 servings of 「山形牛の牛めし」 made with Yamagata beef to players and others at the team's home game on October 24, 2026.
【Tokyo・Akasaka, Nov. 6】Recruiters from クスリのアオキ and オンザページ to discuss “Building and retaining an early talent pool in fall and winter” at seminar and HR networking event
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HRクラウド株式会社 and 株式会社ベクトル will hold a seminar and HR networking event for new graduate recruitment staff in Akasaka, Tokyo, on November 6, 2026. Recruiters from クスリのアオキ and オンザページ will speak and discuss strategies for building and retaining a talent pool at an exceptionally early stage during fall and winter.
The summer tradition “Akari Festival” of 大川内山 makes its debut at Imari Candle Christmas! The special event features an even bigger program from the kilns, plus appearances by top artists including C.O.S.A, DJ SHOTA and 柊人!
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The 鍋島藩窯クリスマスイベント実行委員会 and Afro&Co. will hold “Imari Candle Christmas 2026” in 伊万里市’s 大川内山 from Dec. 1, 2026. The summer tradition “Akari Festival” will appear as a special event, with performances by artists including C.O.S.A and DJ SHOTA, and expanded programs from kilns including 魯山窯 and 鍋島虎仙窯.
Tsubota Yua, winner of the スカパー! Prize at the “美少女図鑑AWARD2026,” appears in a new commercial! The new commercial for sports channel スポーツライブ＋ begins airing on Nov. 1
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スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 announced that 坪田唯愛, winner of the スカパー! Prize at the “美少女図鑑AWARD2026,” will appear in a new commercial for sports channel スポーツライブ＋, which begins airing on Nov. 1.
Facts
Airing period: Nov. 1 (Sun.) to Nov. 30 (Mon.), 2026
“美少女図鑑AWARD2026”
スカパー! marked its 30th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2026.
ライカカメラ社 will hold the 49th “ライツ・フォトグラフィカ・オークション” on Nov. 28 at Leica Welt in Wetzlar, Germany. More than 400 items will go under the hammer, including a rare “Leica BOX” prototype and a “Leica R6” owned by Sebastião Salgado. Estimated prices range from several hundred euros to several hundred thousand euros. The online-only “Leitz ON” auction will also be held.
Facts
More than 400 items
400,000–500,000 euros
16,000–20,000 euros
28,000–32,000 euros
Nov. 28
100 × 64 × 48 mm
18 × 24 mm
Limited to 660 units
Companies mentioned：ライカカメラジャパン株式会社、ライカカメラ社、Leica Camera AG、ライツ・フォトグラフィカ・オークション、エルンスト・ライツ・カナダ社、アメリカ海軍、マグナム・フォト
Petgo (petgo.jp) launches its 22nd anniversary celebration
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ペットゴー株式会社 will hold its “22nd Anniversary Festival” starting Oct. 30, marking the 22nd anniversary of its founding on Nov. 17, 2026. The celebration will include prize drawings, a points-multiplier campaign and BLACK FRIDAY coupons.
OiTr app surpasses 2 million cumulative downloads, expanding to 406 facilities across 35 prefectures
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オイテル株式会社’s OiTr app surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads on Oct. 28, 2026. As of September 2026, it had expanded to 406 facilities and 4,467 units across 35 prefectures.
Major collaboration between 青森県 and ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ! The entire venue gets an apple-themed Christmas makeover for “Happy APPLE Holidays”!
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ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社, is collaborating with 青森県 to hold “Happy APPLE Holidays” from Nov. 12 to Dec. 25. The venue will take on an apple-themed Christmas look, with events including the lighting of a giant apple tree and a capsule-toy event.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12
Fri., Dec. 25
About 4 m tall
Purchases of 1,000 yen or more (tax included; cannot be combined)
Get ready for a warm winter! ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store Online-exclusive campaign offers a “Mug-tama no Ichimi” hand-warmer case featuring Luffy!
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東映アニメーション will launch a campaign at the official ONE PIECE online store “Mugiwara Store” from 13:00 on Oct. 30, 2026, offering a Luffy-shaped hand-warmer case with orders of 16,000 yen or more.
On sale Dec. 15: “Oguri Tadamasa and the Yokosuka Ironworks”—a retainer of the shogunate lost in the shadows of history and the largest construction project of the late Edo period
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株式会社有隣堂 will publish 菊地勝広’s “Oguri Tadamasa and the Yokosuka Ironworks: The Foundation of Modern Japan, from the Late Edo Period to the Meiji Era” on Dec. 15, 2026. The book examines the achievements of shogunate retainer 小栗忠順 and the full story of the 横須賀製鉄所 he founded, from the perspective of the history of science and technology.
GARDEN HOUSE’s “CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 2026” arrives! Two types of stollen, a Christmas cookie tin and pistachio Basque cheesecake available for a limited time
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GARDEN HOUSE, operated by 株式会社GREENING, will offer limited-time Christmas-season products including 2 types of stollen, a Christmas cookie tin and pistachio Basque cheesecake. Advance reservations begin on the e-commerce site on Nov. 1, with shipments and in-store sales starting sequentially from Nov. 20.
Facts
Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
“Stollen DUO (2,900 yen, tax included)”
Price: 3,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,200 yen (tax included)
A selection of 7 types of cookies
More than 40 varieties are available in store each day
インタセクト conducts survey on awareness ahead of the introduction of the tax-free “refund method”; about half of Chinese visitors to Japan know of the tax-free system change coming in November, with strong interest in Chinese-language web services and cashless refunds
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インタセクト・コミュニケーションズ conducted a survey of Chinese travelers visiting Japan ahead of the shift to the tax-free “refund method,” scheduled to take effect in November 2026. Awareness of the new system was about half (49.9%), and the survey found strong demand for Chinese-language web services and cashless refunds.
Solving the problem of “getting inquiries but failing to close deals.” Free “Deal-Closing Rate Improvement Checklist” for small and midsize businesses
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株式会社ルミッション announced that it will offer a free “Deal-Closing Rate Improvement Checklist” for small and midsize businesses to help identify issues in their sales processes and improve their deal-closing rates.
[Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] The publicly funded cram school mineto marks its 5th anniversary—an “education cycle model” in which children’s challenges move the community forward and graduates return to the region
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The publicly funded cram school “公設塾mineto” in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, marked its 5th anniversary on Oct. 9, 2026. According to its operator, 株式会社FoundingBase, initiatives that began with inquiry-based learning for junior high school students have encouraged changes in attitudes across the community and collaboration with schools. The launch of 美祢市ラーニングスペース, a hub for high school students, and the introduction of an “online mentor program” run by graduates have helped build a sustainable education cycle.
三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社 has released a report titled “Survey on Real Estate Initiatives,” summarizing the results of a web survey of general business corporations. The report analyzes the sale and use of owned real estate, purchase intentions, and office relocation trends, with the aim of supporting corporate decision-making.
Facts
Remained at a total of 22.8%
More than 40% of companies are making effective use of owned assets
75.5% of companies currently have an in-office attendance rate of “80% or higher”
More than 60% overall are looking to expand their floor space
Approximately 70% of relocations involve an increase in total monthly rent
Recycle unwanted computers to make medals for the Osaka Marathon! Renet Japan, the Osaka Marathon Organizing Committee and the Osaka City Board of Education launch the “Mecha Eeyan Medal Project”
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リネットジャパングループ株式会社 has launched the “Mecha Eeyan Medal Project” in partnership with the Osaka Marathon Organizing Committee and the Osaka City Board of Education to collect metal for medals for the Osaka Marathon 2027.
Special interview: Actus, which handles the “exit” for products, and Stylem, which supports farmers, discuss the future of a sustainable supply chain
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スタイレム株式会社 has published “Voice” No. 02, an interview with Akira Kyuzan, chairman of the board of Actus. The two companies discussed collaborating to support Indian cotton farmers in transitioning to organic farming and to build a sustainable supply chain.
Park Eun-bin’s 30th debut anniversary album available for pickup through advance reservation at the 2026 PARK EUN BIN FAN CONCERT 〈EUNBIN NOTE: EUN-iverse〉 IN JAPAN venue!
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株式会社DONGRAMY PROJECT will sell Park Eun-bin’s 30th debut anniversary album, “SHOOTING MY LOVE,” at her fan concert venues in Nov. 2026. The album costs 7,000 yen and will be available through advance reservations and on-site sales on the day. A giveaway of autographed albums by lottery will also be held.
DEEN’s Shuichi Ikemori and Koji Yamane star in a new “Shin Katsuodashi no Moto” commercial, airing nationwide from Nov. 1
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マルトモ株式会社 announced that a new commercial for “Shin Katsuodashi no Moto,” featuring DEEN members Shuichi Ikemori and Koji Yamane, will begin airing nationwide on Nov. 1.
Japan Shogi Series JT Pro Official Match, Tokai Tournament semifinal, second match: Takuya Nagase 九段 vs. Wataru Yashiro 八段, Saturday, Oct. 31, Aichi Sky Expo (Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture)
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Details of the Tokai Tournament semifinal, second match of the “Japan Shogi Series JT Pro Official Match,” to be held on Oct. 31 at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture. Takuya Nagase 九段 will face Wataru Yashiro 八段, with a live broadcast on ABEMA.
Archive streaming now available: Tokyo edition following Osaka, “Logistics DX Future Conference AFTER ACTION IN TOKYO”; all 12 sessions released as videos
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X Mile株式会社 has started streaming archive videos of all 12 sessions from “Logistics DX Future Conference AFTER ACTION IN TOKYO,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2026.
Facts
12 sessions in total
A budget of 50 million yen
Sales on the scale of 50 billion yen
Companies mentioned：X Mile株式会社、ロジポケ、クロスワーク、三菱食品、ローランド・ベルガー、ロジザード株式会社、セイノーホールディングス株式会社、セイノーラストワンマイル株式会社、株式会社APT、株式会社ベスト・ロジスティクス・パートナーズ、シービーアールイー株式会社、味の素株式会社、経済産業省、一般社団法人日本貿易DX協会、株式会社Shippio、流通経済大学、ワンロジ株式会社、株式会社カーレントサービス、ロジスティード株式会社、株式会社タクテック、株式会社ロジクロス・コミュニケーション、Sustainable Shared Transport株式会社、Nexgen Japan 株式会社、株式会社シグマクシス、LOGISTICS TODAY株式会社
Exhibition report: IP platform “Skettt” exhibited at the 16th Digital Marketing EXPO [Autumn]
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株式会社Wunderbar exhibited its IP platform “Skettt” at the 16th Digital Marketing EXPO [Autumn], held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, and received a strong response at the event, which attracted 21,840 visitors.
東都生活協同組合 adopted “Rakuraku Automated Response,” an automated inquiry response system provided by 株式会社ラクス, and began using it in Sept. 2026. The system was selected to address issues with the previous system and support future expansion of communication channels.
Facts
Use began in Sept. 2026
No. 1 in sales share for 17 consecutive years
Cumulative number of adopting companies exceeds 9,000
有限会社頼鉄工所 donated a vaulting box to 東岡山ＩＰＵこども園 in connection with the issuance of an SDGs private placement bond, commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary.
New from eye drop brand “フジアイ®”: “フジアイ®ALプレミアム,” for itchy eyes caused by pollen, household dust and other allergens, launches Sunday, Nov. 1
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株式会社富士薬品 will launch “フジアイ®ALプレミアム,” an allergy eye medication, on Nov. 1, 2026. The Class 2 OTC medicine contains 5 active ingredients and is effective against itchy eyes caused by pollen and household dust. The price is 1,518 yen, including tax.
Okamura’s “Orgatec Tokyo 2025” exhibition booth ranks among the top 5 in the exhibition booth category of the “FRAME Awards 2026”
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株式会社オカムラ’s “Orgatec Tokyo 2025” exhibition booth was named among the top 5 in the exhibition booth category of the “FRAME Awards 2026,” selected from more than 1,000 entries.
Shiro Aoi of “Man and Woman’s Love Game” releases duet “DAME DAME Mi Amore” with former SDN48 member Kazue Akita today
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The duet “DAME DAME Mi Amore” by Shiro Aoi and former SDN48 member Kazue Akita has been released for streaming through ZULA, operated by 株式会社massenext.
Cosmo Eco Power, a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, and ES太陽光さくら合同会社, which is funded by Asusora, have signed a 20-year corporate PPA covering a roughly 1.6 MW solar power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.
Facts
Capacity: approximately 1.6 MW
Renewable electricity over 20 years
Construction of the power plant will begin in October 2026
Mobilus to exhibit and present a seminar at Call Center Japan-hosted “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo”!
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モビルス株式会社 will exhibit and present a seminar at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” to be held on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026. Its subsidiary vottia株式会社 will also exhibit, presenting examples of AI solutions and CX improvements.
Supporting “World Climbing Grand Finale Fukuoka 2026”!
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株式会社アクティオ will support “World Climbing Grand Finale Fukuoka 2026” as a tournament sponsor. The event will be held in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, in November 2026.
In response to popular demand, now a regular menu item! “Corn Kakiage Cream Udon” launches and joins the grand menu!
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山下本気うどん, operated by 株式会社ガーデン, announced that “Corn Kakiage Cream Udon,” which was sold for a limited time from Nov. 1, 2026, and proved highly popular, will become a regular grand-menu item exclusively at 山下本気うどん Kagurazaka.
Apirits signs business matching agreement with stablecoin payment provider Tradom
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株式会社アピリッツ has signed a business matching agreement with stablecoin payment service provider トレーダム株式会社. The companies will work together to support Japanese companies’ cross-border e-commerce initiatives by introducing “Tradom Payment” to companies supported by Apirits and integrating the service into e-commerce sites.
Facts
Effective June 1, 2026
Capital and capital surplus: ¥833,931,766
Established: January 2015
Capital: ¥653.18 million
Established: July 18, 2000
Securities code: 4174
Companies mentioned：株式会社アピリッツ、トレーダム株式会社、TRADOM Inc.
Building an authentication platform for multi-SaaS environments: Case study published on Tsukuba Bank’s centralized authentication with HENNGE One
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HENNGE株式会社 has published a case study on Tsukuba Bank’s adoption of HENNGE One to centralize authentication across its multi-SaaS environment. Tsukuba Bank manages 2400 IDs and has strengthened security while reducing operational workload.
Safie plans to launch compact, lightweight cloud camera “Safie CUBE” in spring 2027
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セーフィー株式会社 plans to launch “Safie CUBE,” a compact, lightweight cloud camera available in Wi-Fi and LTE models, in spring 2027. In response to the デジタル庁’s data governance guidelines and demand for on-site digital transformation, the company aims to improve operational efficiency through comprehensive video data collection using multiple cameras and AI analysis.
Facts
Share (54.3%)
Scheduled to begin service in spring 2027
Established the “Data Governance Guidelines” in June 2025
Dustproof and waterproof design equivalent to IP65
Yellowtail, milt and pufferfish! A feast of early-winter favorites!! November-only menu at 22 大庄水産 locations
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株式会社大庄 will offer 10 seasonal dishes under an “early winter” theme at 22 大庄水産 charcoal-grilled seafood izakaya locations for November only. Seafood dishes featuring yellowtail, cod milt and pufferfish, along with sake, will be available from Nov. 1 through 30, 2026.
A survey of 100 NISA users in their 40s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that 45.7% of respondents with children under 18 said they wanted to use “Kodomo NISA,” while “YouTube” was the most cited reference for choosing products, at 57.1%.
Facts
Among 100 men and women in their 40s with NISA accounts
52.2% said, “I want to learn about it before deciding”
Original1年間に投資できるのは60万円まで
The maximum tax-exempt holding amount is 6 million yen
Could India become a new strategic region for Japanese universities? KEI Advance to hold an online seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 — Exploring the potential through global student trends and Japan-India talent exchange: “Why India, why now?”
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KEI Advance, part of the 河合塾グループ, will hold an online seminar on Nov. 25 to explore educational exchange with India and the potential for recruiting international students.
“All five senses engaged: A journey through Boso” — Official tickets for the “Boso International Arts Festival Art × Mix 2027,” spanning 2 cities and 1 town in Chiba Prefecture, now on sale through ArtSticker
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Official tickets for the “Boso International Arts Festival Art × Mix 2027,” taking place from March 6 to May 30, 2027, are now on sale through ArtSticker, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum. The festival is organized by 3 local governments—Ichihara City, Kisarazu City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture—with Takeshi Kobayashi serving as general producer.
[Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture] A hub for securing and developing young talent and supporting community welfare. 社会福祉法人欣寿会 earns “White Company Certification (Regular)” through its DX promotion and facility-rebuilding project.
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社会福祉法人欣寿会 earns “White Company Certification (Regular)” through its DX promotion and facility-rebuilding project.
Held at enXross DAO! Stablecoin payments using a face-recognition wallet from Effisend, a team selected for the accelerator program’s 1st cohort, demonstrated at the Pudgy Penguins pop-up store
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株式会社東京ドーム demonstrated stablecoin payments using a face-recognition wallet from Effisend, a team selected for the accelerator program’s 1st cohort, at the limited-time Pudgy Penguins pop-up store held at the members-only coworking space enXross DAO. The initiative was jointly operated by 4 parties.
Facts
7 days, from September 24 (Thursday) to October 2 (Friday), 2026
[Technology Trends Report] The hurdle to battery-storage AI development is a “lack of data”: Development opportunities for Japanese companies viewed through domestic patent trends—MyTokkyo.Ai
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リーガルテック株式会社 surveyed domestic published patent trends related to AI for manufacturing and degradation diagnosis in the battery storage industry using its patent AI agent MyTokkyo.Ai. It identified about 35 published applications from 2021 to 2025, with a lack of training data and data design emerging as common challenges. Companies including Denso, Semiconductor Energy Laboratory, Hitachi High-Tech, Toyota Battery, and エルジー エナジー ソリューション have filed applications. The analysis finds development opportunities for Japanese companies in used-battery assessment, composite sensing, and process optimization.
Facts
Ran 30 search queries
Identified about 35 published applications after removing duplicates
Just rub it a few times with your finger for a finish that looks as if it were printed. New NOLTY TETEN ＜テテン＞ transfer stickers, small perforated stickers you can carry with your planner
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株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター will release NOLTY TETEN ＜テテン＞ transfer stickers for planner decoration under the NOLTY brand. They will be available ahead of the general release at ロフト and other retailers starting November 1, 2026, and at stationery stores nationwide and elsewhere from early December.
Enjoy a White Christmas every day at Moominvalley Park! Make the most of snow play and sledding, the “Snow and Light White Terrace,” illuminations that immerse you in the world of the stories, and 2 Christmas shows featuring the hugely popular Ancestor!
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Moominvalley Park, operated by 株式会社ムーミン物語, will hold “Christmas in Moominvalley 2026” from October 31 to December 25, 2026. The event will feature a White Christmas created with artificial snow, illuminations, a fireworks display, and 2 shows.
チェック・ポイント Research publishes latest analysis of critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell”; 10% of organizations worldwide targeted
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チェック・ポイント Research announced that attacks targeting the critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell” are increasing, with 10% of organizations worldwide being targeted. The proportion of targets in Europe is more than 2 times higher, and government agencies have also taken measures to shut down websites.
Facts
14% of organizations in Europe
6% in North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific (APAC)
4% in Africa
38% in Hungary
32% in Denmark
28% in Austria
22% each in Sweden and Romania
Thailand (17%)
India (14%)
Communications: 20%
Education: 18%
Media and entertainment, and associations and nonprofit organizations: 16% each
Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals: 5%
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント、Check Point Research、CPR、WordPress、Drupal、Joomla、Magento、cPanel、Plesk
ピザーラ, operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will offer its winter-only menu items, Shrimp Tomato Cream Pasta and Clam Chowder in a Pastry Crust, from November 4, 2026, to March 2, 2027.
A chance for parents and children to think about the “future” and “money.” “Monex Securities Children’s Future Festival 2026” to be held in Tokyo on December 20 (Sunday)
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Monex Securities will hold the hands-on event “Monex Securities Children’s Future Festival 2026” for parents and children at Tokyo International Forum on December 20, 2026. Ahead of the launch of the Children’s NISA program, it will offer activities promoting investment education and family discussions about the future.
For a gift for someone special or to share around the family’s winter table. ロイヤルホスト デリ’s “Winter Holiday Gift 2026”
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ロイヤル株式会社 began selling “Winter Holiday Gift 2026,” a limited-edition product for winter meals and gifts, on October 15, 2026, through Royal Host Deli, where customers can enjoy the flavors of ロイヤルホスト.
Session schedule and booth map unveiled for GTMF 2026, an exhibition and seminar event for game developers. A diverse lineup of sessions will cover AI, game engines, sound, networks, and more—all supporting game development.
★Event Information★ “You were looking for me, weren’t you? Put a happier look on your face.” COBRA POP UP STORE ~Memory of Buichi Terasawa~ opens. You can see Cobra and the others again in Sendai from Sunday, Nov. 15!
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Original株式会社CRAZY BUMPは、2026年11月15日よりTSUTAYA仙台駅前店で『COBRA POP UP STORE〜Memory of 寺沢武一』を開催する。寺沢武一先生の45周年記念として、オリジナルグッズの販売や購入特典が行われる。
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
marks its 45th anniversary
Space Pirate T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
For every 5,000 yen spent (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社CRAZY BUMP、TSUTAYA仙台駅前店、ART TEKNIKA
Thank you for 48 years. The large sign at ハンズ渋谷店 changes from “HANDS” to “THANKS”
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株式会社ハンズ has changed the large sign at ハンズ渋谷店, a familiar Shibuya landmark since it opened in 1978, from “HANDS” to “THANKS” to express its gratitude. The change conveys thanks to customers and the neighborhood for 48 years, with special decorations and events planned through closing on Nov. 15.
QommonsAI training held in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture — Practical generative AI training that supports municipal employees eager to “try it in their work right away”
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Polimill株式会社 held training on using the generative AI service QommonsAI for employees of Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, on Sept. 29, 2026. Participants shared their hopes for applying it in their work and requests related to information security.
An animated work created by AMG students will air on the anime specialty channel アニマックス! [Sunday, Dec. 6, 23:00 onward]
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“花束島ものがたり” and “AMG学科バトル,” animated works created by students of アミューズメントメディア総合学院 (AMG), are set to air on アニマックス on Dec. 6, 2026. 学校法人吉田学園 also plans to open a new school in Yoyogi in April 2028.
Ideas and creativity shine! Winners announced for the “Gakken New Block Creation Contest Summer 2026”!
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株式会社学研ステイフル, a group company of 日本出版販売株式会社, has announced the 15 winning entries in the “Gakken New Block Creation Contest Summer 2026.” The contest received more than 500 entries, with 5 works, including the Grand Prize winner, and 10 judges’ awards selected.
3 AI Data Platforms to transform organizations into AI Native Enterprises; offering an AI Cybersecurity Data Platform for digital and cybersecurity
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AIデータ株式会社 has begun offering its corporate intelligence infrastructure, “AI Cybersecurity Data Platform,” for the digital and cybersecurity fields, which are priority areas for the Japanese government. The platform comprises 3 foundations: Tokkyo.Ai for strategic support, リーガルテックVDR for data management, and AI孔明 on IDX for organizational response. It aims to help companies, local governments and critical infrastructure operators evolve into AI Native Enterprises.
Facts
Massive public- and private-sector investment of approximately 55.4 trillion yen
Of that, 32.7 trillion yen—equivalent to approximately 60%—will be invested in cloud services, data centers and storage batteries
OriginalBCNアワードで17年連続販売本数1位を獲得しています
Trusted by more than 10,000 companies and more than 1 million customers
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、Tokkyo.Ai、リーガルテックVDR、AI孔明 on IDX、防衛省
Calling all little ones! “Godzilla Interception Operation” Junior Squad Member Test
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A limited-time “Junior Squad Member Test” will be held at the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori, an anime theme park in Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park, for children who do not meet the height or weight requirements.
The 64th Sendenkaigi Advertising Awards, organized by 株式会社宣伝会議, received 574,988 entries. The general category received 536,777 entries and the middle and high school category received 38,211, with group entries also rising significantly.
Facts
A total of 574,988 entries
536,777 entries in the general category
38,211 entries in the middle and high school category
[Machida, Tokyo] Exhibition of tax-themed works by elementary and junior high school students in the city
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Machida City will hold an exhibition of works by local elementary and junior high school students on the theme of “tax” at the city hall from Nov. 8 to 13, 2026.
stera transit胆振MaaS Promotion Project to Begin Demonstration Experiment on November 10, 2026!
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From November 10, 2026, 道南バス, 三井住友カード, JCB, QUADRAC, 北海道アトラス and 小田原機器 will expand the “credit card boarding” service, which allows passengers to tap credit cards and other payment methods, to all 道南バス routes (128 routes, 263 vehicles). They will also launch a demonstration experiment for the stera transit胆振MaaS Promotion Project.
First volumes of 2 romance manga about love and change arrive! “Cymcomi” October e-book releases!
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株式会社Cygames will release 17 e-book titles in total from 株式会社小学館 on October 19 and October 30, including the first volumes of 『全員イケメンにしてやる！〜ロボオタ男子 改造計画〜』 and 『ずれ恋日和』, which are serialized on its manga distribution service “サイコミ.”
Aiming for a world first: “クレーン横丁 極 相模原小山店,” with about 600 crane game machines and about 1,400 prize types, scheduled for grand opening in late November
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will open the crane game specialty store “クレーン横丁 極 相模原小山店” in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, in late November 2026. The store will have about 600 game machines and about 1,400 prize types, and will attempt to set a Guinness World Records™ record for the “most crane game machines at a single venue.”
stera transit胆振MaaS Promotion Project to Begin Demonstration Experiment on November 10, 2026!
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From November 10, 2026, 道南バス, 三井住友カード, 株式会社ジェーシービー, QUADRAC株式会社, 北海道アトラス株式会社 and 株式会社小田原機器 will expand the “credit card boarding” service, which enables passengers to tap credit cards and other payment methods, to all 道南バス local bus routes (128 routes, 263 vehicles). They will also launch a demonstration experiment for the stera transit胆振MaaS Promotion Project.
Originalニューヨーカー メンズ 日常のスタイルに、季節の深まりを感じる新たなエッセンスをプラス「2026 EARLY WINTER COLLECTION」
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株式会社ダイドーフォワード has unveiled the “2026 EARLY WINTER COLLECTION” for men from its flagship brand “NEWYORKER.” New items, including coats and jackets made with quality fabrics, will go on sale in early November.
Gachapin and Mukku collaborate with Japanese traditional crafts! Pure gold lucky koban coins featuring auspicious motifs go on sale at the dinos online shop from October 30
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株式会社dinos will launch limited-quantity sales of the pure gold “ガチャピン・ムック招福小判,” created in collaboration with 大淵銀器, a traditional crafts manufacturer with more than 70 years in business, on October 30, 2026.
やよい軒御徒町春日通り店 opens, with a store design conveying a “premium” image
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株式会社プレナス announced that it will open a new location of its set-meal restaurant やよい軒, the 御徒町春日通り店, on November 2. Designed around the brand’s new image, the restaurant has 47 seats.
プレナス will run a special promotion for eligible members of the takeout bento chain ほっともっと’s membership service “My HottoMotto,” awarding 2 times the points when they purchase items from November 1 through 8.
[ニトリ apparel brand N+] New “brushed kersey series” lets you enjoy warm, cozy textures as autumn deepens
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株式会社Nプラス launched 3 styles—a shirt, pants and dress—in brushed kersey fabric, ideal for autumn and winter, under the ニトリ group’s apparel brand “N+” on October 19, 2026.
[INDIVI] Long-awaited new items arrive in the popular “褒められシリーズ”! Feature page goes live on Friday, October 30
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INDIVI, a women’s brand operated by 株式会社フィールズインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, will publish a feature page for its “褒められシリーズ,” showcasing fall and winter items, on October 30.
Connecting global news with everyday life in Japan through “What if?”: 朝日新聞 unveils new commercial
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株式会社朝日新聞社 will unveil a new commercial for the digital edition of 朝日新聞 on October 30. As part of a campaign exploring how global news, such as the U.S. midterm elections and AI, connects with everyday life in Japan through the question “What if?”, a TV commercial featuring 松下洸平 and 見上愛 will also begin airing on November 1. An “Autumn Special Campaign,” offering a monthly subscription for 100 yen for 2 months, is also underway.