[Osaki City 20th Anniversary Project] Freshly pressed new-rice sake sold by the measure takes center stage! The 20th Matsuyama Mura Festival will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026
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The organizing committee, made up of 株式会社一ノ蔵 and others, will hold the 20th Matsuyama Mura Festival on November 7, 2026, as part of the Osaki City 20th Anniversary Project. Freshly pressed new-rice sake sold by the measure will be a highlight, alongside a variety of events, including a mochi-pounding contest and a cultural festival.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Osaki City’s 20th anniversary
2026 mochi pieces to be thrown
10:00〜14:30
Retail price including tax: 1,400 yen (tax included)
[佐賀玉屋] The SAGA TAMAYA Christmas Market 2026, where nostalgia meets new delights, is underway. A Christmas tree over 3 meters tall is also on display
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株式会社佐賀玉屋 is holding the SAGA TAMAYA Christmas Market 2026 in its South Building from October 29, 2026. A Christmas tree over 3 meters tall and a variety of other items are on offer. The market runs through December 25.
Facts
More than 3 meters tall
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Fri., Dec. 25
Companies mentioned：株式会社佐賀玉屋、佐賀玉屋、itohana、ニコラ、ばむへい、Wool work koyun、心-SHIN-、cafe & dining CLAIRE
Career exploration lecture held at Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School as part of NEXT SENSEI, an education project combining school education and corporate training
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株式会社NEXCENT held a career exploration lecture at Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School on October 22, 2026, as part of the NEXT SENSEI project. 10 working professionals shared their career experiences with 360 students preparing to choose between the humanities and sciences.
Why does the way we think matter? “Expand Your Perspective on Work,” which teaches through seven studies and three hands-on experiences, now available for free
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リクエスト株式会社, which conducts research and develops educational programs in organizational behavior science, made the webpage “Expand Your Perspective on Work” available for free on October 30, 2026, in its research and practice library, “Knowledge and Practice.” Based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers, the page is designed for managers, sales staff and others to use without registering. It presents comparisons of perspectives across three workplace situations, the role of ways of thinking based on seven studies, and explanatory diagrams.
[Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture] Koshigaya Autumn Festival
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The Koshigaya Autumn Festival was held on October 10 and 11 around the east exit of Koshigaya Station and the former Nikko Kaido road. It drew crowds with a procession of more than 300 people in total and 8 festival floats.
“ラクダAI” is developing a feature that connects 4 services, helping users coordinate information sharing, sales, publishing and inspections
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株式会社Arstruct is developing a feature to connect the 4 services in its AI business support suite, “ラクダAI” (customer acquisition, sales, publishing and Code diagnosis). Information is currently passed between services manually, but the company aims to make data sharing between tasks easier in the future, enabling small-business owners to use information gained across multiple areas of their work efficiently.
(Recruitment reopened!) [Local Energy Consultant] Setouchi City is recruiting community development cooperation team members! [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, has reopened recruitment for a Local Energy Consultant position on its community development cooperation team. The city is seeking someone to work with 瀬戸内市市民電力（株） to promote renewable energy and plan public relations and other initiatives toward achieving a decarbonized society. Applications are being accepted from Reiwa 8, October 23, through November 20.
Facts
Aiming to achieve a decarbonized society by 2040
Local Energy Consultant (1 person)
The city is seeking someone who will use the knowledge and experience gained there to continue working in the electricity business in the city 3 years later
The application period begins on Friday, October 23, Reiwa 8
Applications close at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20, Reiwa 8
Total area: 125.46 square kilometers
Original人口約3万5千人のまち
As little as 21 minutes from Okayama Station on the JR Ako Line
As of April 1, Reiwa 8, there are 5 team members
The city has set a goal of expanding the team to 30 members
The community development cooperation team provides 3 years of salary and activity expenses
Careful not to fry them too long! A fried-chicken shop inundated with orders opens! Nintendo Switch/Steam game Make Fried Chicken! scheduled for release on November 5!
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SAT-BOX株式会社 announced that its cooking game Make Fried Chicken! will be released for Nintendo Switch and Steam on November 5, 2026.
UnReact Inc., an IT startup in Fukuoka Prefecture, has released the Shopify app “UR: Gift URL & Address-Free,” which lets users send gifts without knowing the recipient’s address.
[ブルースカイランドリー] 10 new locations to open nationwide in November 2026, bringing the total to 440
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株式会社ジーアイビー announced that 10 new ブルースカイランドリー coin laundries are scheduled to open nationwide in November 2026, bringing the total to 440 locations. The number of locations equipped to respond to disasters has grown to 320, while 241 locations now run children’s clothing reuse programs.
New model of tablet with a memory loss consultation program adds new features
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株式会社LIMNO has released a new model of its LMN-MSP01 tablet, which comes with a memory loss consultation program. New features include a mode for displaying event information using a QR code and a feature for setting comments on multiple reports.
In an age that prioritizes efficiency, bring richness to the heart. Healing music at 174Hz, supervised by Dr. Haruhisa Wago. CROIX HEALING’s Seeking Joy and Well-Being to be released on October 30
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The healing music album Seeking Joy and Well-Being, at 174Hz and supervised by Dr. Haruhisa Wago, will be released on October 30, 2026, by the label CROIX HEALING, operated by 株式会社クロア.
[More than 300,000 bags sold; ranked 2nd at @cosme] Enjoy a sweat-inducing bath with magnesium from nigari! umiral’s popular line adds 2 new scents: lavender and yuzu
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Nio Kosan, which has the leading domestic market share in nigari (magnesium chloride) production, will release bath salts in 2 scents, lavender and yuzu, under its umiral brand on October 30, 2026.
JR西日本 announced that it will hold the “JR西日本グループ Innovation & Challenge Day” at Osaka Grand Front on Dec. 22–23, 2026. Around 40 group-affiliated companies will take part in the exhibition, showcasing new services such as generative AI and robotics technologies.
What do you need, rather than what should you do? A seminar on aesthetic medicine for adults plus a machine Pilates event to be held in Rakusai-guchi, Kyoto, on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
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株式会社グリッド will hold an event combining a seminar on aesthetic medicine and machine Pilates, titled “What do you need, rather than what should you do? Aesthetic Medicine for Adults,” in Rakusai-guchi, Kyoto, on Nov. 27, 2026.
Kobe vacuum-forming manufacturer ムツミ産業 appoints 33-year-old third-generation successor as president in its 62nd year
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Kobe vacuum-forming manufacturer ムツミ産業 has appointed 33-year-old third-generation successor Yusuke Shibagaki as its representative director in its 62nd year. In response to changing cost conditions, including rising resin prices, the company plans to pursue operational improvements and organizational development while building on its existing technologies and trusted relationships.
薫玉堂, founded 432 years ago, and ぜにや, founded 152 years ago, to open new store in a Kyoto machiya in Gion on 11/14; preview event on 11/13
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薫玉堂, a long-established incense shop founded 432 years ago, and ぜにや, a specialist rosary shop founded 152 years ago, will open a new store in a Kyoto machiya in Gion, Kyoto, on Nov. 14, 2026.
Savor shirasu, a signature taste of autumn in Ibaraki! “Ibaraki Autumn Shirasu Fair” to feature around 40 restaurants in the prefecture
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茨城県 will hold the “Ibaraki Autumn Shirasu Fair” from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, with around 40 restaurants participating and serving dishes made with locally produced shirasu.
From “choosing clothes” to “discovering yourself.” WHITE CANVAS DISCOVERY, a 2-day, 1-night experiential retreat for working women to elevate their overall style, to be held for the first time in Gotemba
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株式会社ホワイトキャンバス held the first WHITE CANVAS DISCOVERY, an experiential retreat for working women, in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. The retreat was for 4 participants in the Honki Juku program and offered them the chance to refine their style and self-expression through shopping, makeup and posing lessons, and photography.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
A total of 4 people
Purchased around 10 items
Have worked on styling for a total of more than 4,000 people
明日を耕す会, MTMシステムズ and QNS Services launch joint research on communications security in agricultural IoT environments on Izu Oshima
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QNS Services株式会社, MTMシステムズ and 明日を耕す会 will launch joint research at a smart farm on Izu Oshima to improve communications security in agricultural IoT environments. They will demonstrate visualization of encrypted communications using CipherMirror Board and a secure data backup environment using SDS/PQC/DSKE.
Anime Archive Vision 2026-2027: “The Forefront of Anime Archives,” 7th installment: “Archives in Production and the Current State of Education”
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一般社団法人日本動画協会 and アニメ東京ステーション will hold the 7th symposium on Nov. 25, themed “Archives in Production and the Current State of Education.” Speakers include experts from 株式会社オー・エル・エム, 株式会社白組 and 東京工科大学.
Facts
A total of 336,842 people from Japan and overseas had visited as of Oct. 18, 2026
A total of 3 events are planned
The 7th installment, “Archives in Production and the Current State of Education,” will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25
The 4 companies Change Holdings, 東光コンピュータ・サービス, エアロネクスト and NEXT DELIVERY conduct a demonstration for the “Bear Countermeasure Drone Demonstration Project” commissioned by 秋田県
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The 4 companies Change Holdings, 東光コンピュータ・サービス, エアロネクスト and NEXT DELIVERY conducted a demonstration for the “Bear Countermeasure Drone Demonstration Project,” commissioned by 秋田県, in Fujisato, 秋田県, on Oct. 29, 2026.
エアロネクスト, Change Holdings and 4 other companies conduct demonstration for “Bear Countermeasure Drone Demonstration Project” commissioned by 秋田県
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A joint venture of 4 companies—エアロネクスト, NEXT DELIVERY, Change Holdings and 東光コンピュータ・サービス—conducted a demonstration for the “Bear Countermeasure Drone Demonstration Project,” commissioned by 秋田県, in Fujisato, 秋田県, on Oct. 29, 2026. The test examined the use of a remote operation system for logistics drones in bear countermeasures.
Italian government-endorsed “Panettone World Cup Tokyo 2026”: Japan representative and プリンチ® head chef Takeshi Matsuda takes on the world stage; 2 types of “panettone” made by Chef Matsuda go on sale from Monday, Nov. 2
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Takeshi Matsuda, head chef of Italian bakery プリンチ®, operated by スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン株式会社, represented Japan at the Italian government-endorsed “Panettone World Cup Tokyo 2026,” held in Tokyo in October 2026. Two varieties made by Matsuda, “パネトーネ クラッシコ” and “パネトーネ チョコラート マローネ,” will also go on sale from Nov. 2, 2026.
PHONE APPLI wins the grand prize (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award) at the Good Career Company Awards 2026
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株式会社PHONE APPLI won the grand prize (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award) at the Good Career Company Awards 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The company was recognized for initiatives including a skills-based personnel system and career development support through diverse dialogue.
Decision made to continue operating the reverse-painted Blue Muse Sky; charter train service also planned
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Nagoya Railroad has decided to continue operating the Blue Muse Sky, a reverse-painted 2000 series train. In conjunction with this, 名鉄観光バス will operate a charter train and bus tour using the train on December 20.
Select shop FREAK'S STORE produces official uniforms for Tokyo Snow Festival 2026, an event hosted by 一般社団法人SNOWBANK!
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FREAK’S STORE, a select shop operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, produced the official staff uniforms for Tokyo Snow Festival 2026, an urban festival hosted by 一般社団法人SNOWBANK.
アパマンショップ to hold its first joint project across 60 Tokai-area stores: a photo contest celebrating towns and everyday life, starting November 1
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APAMAN株式会社 announced that it will hold its first joint project, the 1st Tokai Area Photo Contest 2026, starting November 1, 2026, with 63 stores in the Tokai area participating. Entries will be accepted through December 31 of the same year. Photos and videos taken by participants are being solicited on Instagram, with gift certificates worth a total of 160,000 yen to be awarded.
Facts
63 アパマンショップ stores in the Tokai area
One grand prize winner: a prize worth 100,000 yen
Two special prize winners: prizes worth 30,000 yen each
Connecting Yokohama’s waterfront and city: Yokohama Canal Challenge to be held on Sunday, November 8!
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横浜市 will hold the Yokohama Canal Challenge on November 8. Activities will include water transportation, a canal parade and a food market. The event will take place on the same day as Hello Yokohama 2026, one of the largest events in Naka Ward.
[Taking place tomorrow, 10/31] Details of vendors at Futako-Tamagawa’s Pet Wink Market Vol.3 announced! An autumn pet event featuring time with rescue dogs, goods for your dog and food 🐶🐾 [Free admission]
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The pet event Pet Wink Market Vol.3, hosted by 株式会社ウィンクリース, will be held in Futako-Tamagawa on October 31, 2026. Vendor information, including ピースワンコ・ジャパン and エンジェルトリミング® sora, has been announced, along with free admission.
Facts
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00–16:00
1,000 yen for 10 minutes
First 5 people
2 stickers of your pet
Traveled to 26 countries
Served as head chef in 2 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウィンクリース、ピースワンコ・ジャパン、世田谷譲渡センター、エンジェルトリミング® sora、No.11 DOG STUDIO、Teddy.Alex Dog wear、有限会社大園製薬、ねらや桜隣堂、SOBANI、mogg KI☆RA paints、アニマルリーディング、FOOD TRUCK SHINCA、カレーとビールと・・・、filare、三丁目の NEW YO! CAR、ボーダレスキッチンKAJA
Free play of the launch preview version of Football Manager 27 starts today!
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株式会社セガ began offering the launch preview version of the soccer club management simulation game Football Manager 27 for free on October 30. Preorders have also opened, with a bonus that lets players carry over data to the full game, which launches November 11.
Facts
Started today, Friday, October 30, 2026
Available for a limited time until 3 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4
Special price at 10% off
The full FM27 game, launching Wednesday, November 11
¥7,990, including tax
Packaged version: Scheduled for release Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
¥900 per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Sports Interactive、SEGA、Steam、Epic Games Store、Microsoft Store、XBOX Game Pass、PC Game Pass、Apple Arcade、Netflix
“Can searching by meaning resolve spelling variations?” Session testing search results to be presented at PostgreSQL Conference Japan 2026
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株式会社クリアコード will give a presentation titled “Can searching by meaning resolve spelling variations?” at PostgreSQL Conference Japan 2026, held on November 27, 2026. The presentation will compare results from tests of semantic search using PGroonga and pgvector.
Donation of about 20,000 admission tickets to GREEN×EXPO 2027 (2027 International Horticultural Expo)
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三菱重工業 will donate approximately 20,000 tickets to “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” to be held in Yokohama from March 19 to September 26, 2027, to Sagamihara, Yamato and Hitachi. 三菱グループ plans to exhibit “三菱みんなの未来館” at the expo.
トドオナダ to hold free seminar “PR Strategies in the AI Era—Strategy and Framework” on Nov. 13
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar, “PR Strategies in the AI Era—Strategy and Framework,” on Nov. 13. The seminar will explain the role of PR in preparing for generative AI pretraining, as well as its own services Qlipper and Diggy Diggy.
Discover art in Tokyo. タイムアウト東京 to release issue 6 of “Time Out Japan Magazine” on Oct. 30
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ORIGINAL Inc., which operates タイムアウト東京, will publish issue 6 of “Time Out Japan Magazine” on Oct. 30, 2026. This issue focuses on Tokyo art and features the international art exhibition “TOKYO ATLAS” in the bay area and a pop-up art club, among other topics. 10,000 Japanese-language copies and 30,000 English-language copies are scheduled for free distribution.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
In 2 languages, Japanese and English
More than 20 artist groups
Japanese edition: 10,000 copies
English edition: 30,000 copies
Companies mentioned：ORIGINAL Inc.、タイムアウト東京、タイムアウトマーケット大阪、Time Out Japan
A collaboration collection by RUSSELL ATHLETIC and HOMEGAME is here!
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A collaboration collection by RUSSELL ATHLETIC and HOMEGAME is here. Based on PRO COTTON sweat fabric, the collection includes 3 styles: a hoodie, crewneck and pants.
Facts
3 models in total
12.5 ounces or more
¥17,600
¥15,950
¥16.500
2023
1902
Companies mentioned：RUSSELL ATHLETIC、HOMEGAME、株式会社HALL OF FAME
The world’s top breakers gather in Kurume, Fukuoka! “東急不動産ホールディングス WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series 2027 Kurume”
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WDSF Breaking for Gold 2027久留米大会組織委員会 announced that “東急不動産ホールディングス WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series 2027 Kurume” will be held in 久留米市, 福岡県, on Jan. 16 and 17, 2027. 東急不動産ホールディングス株式会社 is the title sponsor. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin in Nov. 2026.
Facts
January 16 (Saturday) and 17 (Sunday), 2027
Limited to 38 seats per day
11,000 yen
5,500 yen
3,300 yen
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本ダンススポーツ連盟、東急不動産ホールディングス、東急不動産ホールディングス株式会社、WDSF Breaking for Gold 2027久留米大会組織委員会、日本ダンススポーツ連盟、福岡県、久留米市、福岡県スポーツ推進基金
株式会社ハッピースマイル signs contract with 株式会社globeコーポレーション
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株式会社ハッピースマイル has signed a contract with 株式会社globeコーポレーション to provide an online photo viewing and sales service for photos taken during the company’s children’s experience tour “それいけ！冒険kids.”
From market and customer strategy to execution: Hinotori’s comprehensive marketing support for attracting inbound visitors to accommodation facilities
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株式会社Hinotori provides a comprehensive marketing service to help accommodation facilities attract inbound visitors. Starting with data analysis and customer insights, it works alongside clients from developing market and customer strategies through execution, including social media management, influencer initiatives, advertising and booking-flow improvements. It highlights case studies supporting SQUEEZE and 東急株式会社, as well as its track record operating its own media outlet, “Japan of Japan.”
[1st place wins 20,000 Ponta points] Save with au PAY! “Hakata Ramen Lovers, Gather Round! Ponta Points Battle Campaign!” starts Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 participating locations including 博多一幸舎
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株式会社ウインズジャパンホールディングス will run the “Hakata Ramen Lovers, Gather Round! Ponta Points Battle Campaign!” from Nov. 2 to 30, 2026. Ponta points will be awarded to the top 5 users who spend a cumulative total of at least 1,000 yen using au PAY at the 8 participating locations.
Facts
A cumulative total of at least 1,000 yen (tax included)
The Earl Grey specialty shop is bringing the new sensation of butter mochi, popular in Korea for its crispy outside and chewy center, to 高島屋大阪店 for a limited time.
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株式会社キャセリンハウス, the operator of Earl Grey specialty shop “&EARL GREY,” will sell butter mochi, a popular treat in Korea, for a limited time at 高島屋大阪店.
＜Back after 2 years＞ The “Milk Cheese Cake Tiramisu,” layered with tiramisu cream, goes on sale for a limited time from Nov. 1 (Sunday) at 東京ミルクチーズ工場!
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株式会社シュクレイ will launch the limited-time “Milk Cheese Cake Tiramisu,” a cheesecake layered with tiramisu cream, under the 東京ミルクチーズ工場 brand on Nov. 1, 2026.
Possible leak of customer information in MUJI’s official app, “MUJI App”
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株式会社良品計画 confirmed that up to approximately 27.26 million records of customer information (email addresses, dates of birth and gender) may have been leaked externally through MUJI’s official app, “MUJI App,” and announced the response so far and its future actions.
VTuber-focused fragrance brand “BINARY BLOOM” launches; first release is an original fragrance personally supervised by Kagura Mea. Reservations open today, Oct. 30
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株式会社AWU, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社アドウェイズ, has launched the VTuber-focused fragrance brand “BINARY BLOOM” and began taking preorders on Oct. 30, 2026, for its first release, an original fragrance supervised by Kagura Mea.
Notice of the establishment of the 日本コーポレートセクレタリー協会（JCSA）
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日本コーポレートセクレタリー協会（JCSA） was established on Oct. 30, 2026, and has begun activities aimed at improving practical standards for board operations and establishing the corporate secretary profession.
Facts
日本コーポレートセクレタリー協会（JCSA） was established effective Oct. 30, 2026
Further education, living alone, employment… Crowdfunding launched for the “Kanagawa Tsubasa Project,” supporting young people facing difficult circumstances. Goal: ５００万円‼ 認定NPO法人神奈川子ども未来ファンド
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認定NPO法人神奈川子ども未来ファンド has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the “Kanagawa Tsubasa Project,” which supports young people leaving children’s care facilities and young people in financial hardship, and is seeking to raise 5 million yen.
Adachi Ward artisans to hold “Senju Zawazawa Market,” a 1-day workshop in a traditional house
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しもさん株式会社 will participate as a partner in “Senju Zawazawa Market,” a 1-day workshop event led by artisans, to be held at “Nakamachi House” in Kita-Senju on Nov. 8, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 8, 2026
30 years
Companies mentioned：しもさん株式会社、大工店 賽、家具屋イヱノ by イシワタ民具製作所、雑貨店 ラフイユ、Kintsugi Scape、AAAA（４A ）、sunny*glass -KAMAKURA-、浅草おじま、あおぞら作文教室
U.S.-based CopySight, which detects AI copyright infringement and controversy risks, raises approximately 500 million yen amid more than 100-fold growth in usage. Adds video analysis
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U.S.-based CopySight provides a service that assesses copyright infringement risks in generative AI content and raised US$3 million (approximately 500 million yen) in a seed round led by Mucker Capital. It also launched “CopyScore™ V2,” which supports video analysis.
Facts
Total of US$3 million
Approximately 500 million yen
Usage has grown more than 100-fold
More than 166,000 cumulatively
Companies mentioned：CopySight、COPYSIGHT AI, INC.、Mucker Capital、Taisu VC、Flint Capital、Yellow Rocks!、Snap、Apple、Meta、Turner/WarnerMedia、NVIDIA、サントリー、シチズン時計、AGBO、Gennie Studio、Fairground、OpenArt、TopView、Imagine Art
株式会社ソケッツ has invested in 株式会社ミュージック・クラッカー, aiming to create new business opportunities by discovering and supporting the development of next-generation artists as a strategic investment to advance its IP data technology business.
【JR西日本】Notice of special event trains on New Year’s Eve
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JR西日本 will operate special trains on the Osaka Loop Line and JR Yumesaki Line in the Keihanshin area after the last trains on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) until around 3:00 to accommodate year-end events.
Yamagata Prefecture’s Nagai City expands central-area challenge shops to 3 locations and seeks tenants
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Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture, is seeking tenants for its “challenge shops” as part of a central-area revitalization project, expanding from 1 location to 3 in fiscal 2026. Fees are 2,200 yen per day or 44,000 yen per month, and a wide range of businesses, including food and retail, are eligible.
Notice of the establishment of brand strategy firm 株式会社企画と編集社
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Brand strategy firm 株式会社企画と編集社 was established in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2026, with Ryosuke Maeda appointed as representative director. Based in Tokyo and Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, it supports companies with brand building and business development by combining management and creative expertise.
Fender and Pokémon Center team up for a dream collaboration! 2 special-edition models unveiled to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary
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フェンダーミュージック株式会社 has announced 2 special-edition electric guitar models in collaboration with 株式会社ポケモンセンター to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. A lottery sale is planned on Pokémon Center Online starting in November 2026.
Witness the birth of the “world’s strongest Street Fighter 6 player” in person! Ticket sales information released for live spectators at “CAPCOM CUP 13” and “SFL World Championship 2026”!
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株式会社カプコン has released ticket sales information for live spectators at “CAPCOM CUP 13” and “SFL World Championship 2026,” official tournaments for “Street Fighter 6.” Both tournaments will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan from March 10 to 14, 2027, with tickets available through “ローチケ” and “AXS”.
Facts
A total of 48 players
The 3 teams that advance
March 10 (Wednesday)–14, 2027
Original2026年11月9日（月）19:00より
6,000 yen each (tax included)
SSS seat (front section, box seat): 12,000 yen (tax included)
SSS seat with merchandise (front section, box seat): 18,000 yen (tax included)
General admission: 4,000 yen (tax included)
SSS seat (front section, box seat): 22,000 yen (tax included)
CBRE released “Japan Retail Market View, Q3 2026.” Average rents rose in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Kyoto and Tenjin, while prime-area vacancy rates fell in Kobe and Tenjin.
Speeding up decision-making for movie promotions: Launch of conversational AI “CATS AIアシスタント” [GEM Partners]
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GEM Partners株式会社 has launched “CATS AIアシスタント,” a conversational AI tool that supports decision-making for movie promotions. Linked to research data from the existing service “CATS,” it lets users instantly retrieve and analyze data such as audience awareness and box-office revenue simulations by asking questions in Japanese.
Official launch of sales presentation production service “決裁カチトルくん”
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株式会社BizSlide has officially launched “決裁カチトルくん,” a service that creates sales presentations designed to win decision-makers’ approval, based solely on a 1-hour interview with an executive or business unit head. Some client companies have seen deal win rates rise by 15〜30%, and presentations are delivered within 1 month of the initial meeting at the latest.
Facts
1-hour interview
Up 15〜30%
Within 1 month
More than 100 internal approval requests per month
Campaign marks relaunch of スイータス, sweets formulated with sugar content in mind; Ryota Nagano and Kanato Yoshizawa (原因は自分にある。) named special campaign ambassadors
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株式会社モンテール is running a campaign from Nov. 1 to 30 to mark the package redesign of モンテール’s スイータス sweets, formulated with sugar content in mind. Actors Ryota Nagano and Kanato Yoshizawa (原因は自分にある。) have been named special ambassadors and will share social media campaign posts and special videos.
Facts
The low-carb sugar content has been reduced to 10g or less※1
【Video released】Explaining the new tax-free shopping system and 4 key points to note in 5 languages: “PIE VAT,” Japan’s longest-running refund-based tax-free service at 5 years※1
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株式会社Pie Systems Japan has released a video in 5 languages explaining how the new “refund method” tax-free shopping system, which begins on Nov. 1, works and what to watch out for. The company offers “PIE VAT,” with a 5-year operating track record—the longest in Japan—and tax-free shops and commercial facilities can use the video free of charge, whether or not they have adopted the service.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1
Explanatory video in 5 languages
Used by more than 3 million people
Original同じお店で1日に税抜5,000円以上の購入
Within 90 days of the purchase date
Adopted at 30 commercial facilities
Companies mentioned：株式会社Pie Systems Japan、観光庁、関東財務局、国税庁
AI agent adoption stalls because the “foundations for work” are missing. Metoo, a Notion-certified consulting firm, unveils its in-house Notion advice AI
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合同会社Metoo, a Notion-certified consulting firm, has unveiled “ノットの相談所,” an AI that answers questions about using Notion and building business processes, and begun accepting inquiries for “Purpose Engine,” a 6-month hands-on support service.
“Let’s Make It: An Exhibition — Moments of Encountering Art: Petil Is a Peace Flavor” to Be Held
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Osaka Prefecture and 一般社団法人日本現代美術振興協会 will hold “Let’s Make It: An Exhibition” at アートエリアB1 from November 20 to December 23, 2026. The exhibition will display works from 大阪府’s collection of approximately 7,900 pieces, alongside works produced in workshops attended by students from 3 schools in the prefecture. Admission is free.
Applications open for the 2027 Toyoda Riken Scholar program, a gateway for young researchers offering 4 million yen in research grants and the opportunity to apply for a continuing grant program
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公益財団法人豊田理化学研究所 will open applications for the 2027 Toyoda Riken Scholar program on November 1, 2026. Successful applicants will receive a total of 4 million yen in research funding over 2 years, and will also have the opportunity to apply for a continuing grant program.
First TV commercial for イルミナカラー to air starting November 1 (Sunday)! Recommending hair color choices with the future of your hair in mind: “Today and tomorrow, a luminous color. The more you dye with イルミナカラー, the more your hair stands out with beauty※.”
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ウエラジャパン合同会社 will begin airing the first TV commercial for its salon-only hair color brand, イルミナカラー, on November 1. Featuring Iriya Take, the commercial recommends choosing hair color with consideration for damage, with “Today and tomorrow, a luminous color” as its tagline.
[December 9 (Wednesday), 14:30] Media seminar: “Are you familiar with dense breasts?” to be held
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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s commissioned project, “Corporate Action to Promote Cancer Control,” will hold a media seminar on December 9. Keiichi Nakagawa and Saori Kazama will explain dense breasts and breast cancer screening.
大塚国際美術館 will hold the “Blue Case Files” mystery-solving event from November 21, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and will host a special event featuring official mystery ambassadors おかずクラブ on opening day.
Facts
Nov. 21, 2026
March 31, 2027
Limited to 60 people
Participation is free
Approximately 30 minutes in total
Approximately 120 minutes
Original1日限定300部
March 1998
26 countries worldwide
More than 1,000 masterpieces
General admission ¥3,300
University students ¥2,200
Elementary, junior high and high school students ¥550
“Next-generation remote image diagnosis,” powered by automated generative AI technology, enables both business growth for small and midsize medical institutions and improved patient services. Equity crowdfunding to accelerate AI development launches on FUNDINNO on November 4
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ViewSend ICT株式会社 will launch equity crowdfunding on FUNDINNO on November 4 to accelerate the real-world implementation of its remote image diagnosis support service powered by automated generative AI technology.
Facts
74.6% [Share of hospitals operating at a loss in fiscal 2024]
For consumer goods manufacturers | Max Realize launches a “sales enablement service” to maximize the “closing power” of head-office sales negotiations
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株式会社マックス リアライズ has launched a “sales enablement service” for consumer goods manufacturers to maximize the closing power of head-office sales negotiations. In response to the “2-polarization” of major retail chains, it offers 3 programs: strengthening sales organizations, specialized data analysis, and outsourced analysis.
Facts
In-store fact data collected daily from 6,500 stores
Solarium, provider of Medibot, a patient acquisition support service using LINE, begins supporting online medical consultation platform Levacli
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株式会社ソラリウム has begun supporting the online medical consultation platform Levacli, operated by レバレジーズ株式会社. Using Medibot, it provides hands-on support based on expertise in LINE operations to encourage patients to book appointments and attend consultations, while preventing dropouts.
Facts
In fiscal 2025, annual sales exceeded 170 billion yen※
cui-cui releases its 2026 HOLIDAY COLLECTION on November 1
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株式会社colors, operator of the jewelry brand cui-cui, will begin taking preorders for the 2026 HOLIDAY COLLECTION on November 1, 2026. During the preorder period, customers will receive 10% off the regular price and a limited-edition jewelry cloth as a gift. General sales begin on November 12.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
10% off the regular price
The “world’s smallest diamond,” approximately 1 mm
Regular price: 275 yen (tax included)
From November 1 (Sunday) through November 11 (Wednesday)
All-store general sales begin: November 12, 2026 (Thursday)
More than half of men concerned about their hair worry about treatment costs! Survey identifies the top 3 concerns about medical consultations
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A survey by 一般社団法人SKINLABO found that more than half of men concerned about thinning hair or gray hair worry about the cost of treatment at medical institutions.
Enjoy the charms of the “seaside towns” spread across southern Oita Prefecture! On sale: “3-day seaside town trip: hospitality along the Nippo Coast,” with an accompanying tour guide
An art event combining PEANUTS comics with nature and environmental art
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The Yomiuri Shimbun and 株式会社ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ will bring “SNOOPY ARTURAL,” an art event combining PEANUTS comics with nature and environmental art, to locations nationwide starting in April 2027.
Signs exclusive Japanese distributorship agreement with Thai BMC社
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SWCC Group’s SDS has signed an exclusive Japanese distributorship agreement with Thai winding manufacturer BMC社 and will begin exclusive sales of heat-resistant winding wire in October 2026. It has also set a target of expanding sales in its general-purpose winding business to approximately ¥6 billion by 2030.
Toast with Chamisul while enjoying Korean food! “K-CINEMA NIGHT,” an outdoor cinema along the Tama River where you can stay overnight, confirmed for Nov. 21–22!
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vivit株式会社, in partnership with 株式会社OCTA CREATION and sponsored by 眞露株式会社, will hold the outdoor cinema event “K-CINEMA NIGHT” at Maruko Bridge No. 2 Plaza along the Tama River on Nov. 21–22, 2026.
カソク joins the No. 5 development fund for “Sumu,” a new hotel brand launched by Airbnb Partners
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カソク株式会社 has joined the No. 5 development fund for “Sumu,” a hotel brand launched by Airbnb Partners, and is advancing the “Sumu Ueno Park (tentative name)” project in Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo, targeting an opening in November 2028.
Facts
Total floor area: 1,870.99 m² (565.97 tsubo)
Number of guest rooms: 34
Scheduled opening: November 2028
More than 200 companies and organizations currently participate
Operates more than 50 accommodation facilities nationwide
Companies mentioned：カソク株式会社、Airbnb Partners、Airbnb Japan、中国銀行、第四北越銀行、東邦銀行、伊予銀行、プルーガ・キャピタル株式会社、旭化成ホームズ株式会社、大成有楽不動産株式会社、昭和リース株式会社、三幸アセットマネジメント株式会社、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC、ADDReC株式会社、SBI新生銀行、ＪＡ三井リース建物株式会社、Airbnb Inc.
株式会社カイトル expands its event-based purchasing lanes by approximately 1.8 times in 1 year—from 29 to 52 lanes across directly operated and franchise locations
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株式会社カイトル announced that the number of operating lanes in the event-based purchasing business of its purchasing specialty store “つなぐ屋,” including directly operated locations and franchise partners, grew from 29 in October 2025 to 52 in October 2026.
【Warehousing × varsity athletes】ダイワコーポレーション, where approximately 37% of employees have a varsity sports background, holds its first online recruiting event exclusively for varsity student-athletes!
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Logistics services provider 株式会社ダイワコーポレーション held its first online recruiting event exclusively for varsity student-athletes, highlighting the company’s strength: approximately 37% of its employees have a varsity sports background.
ベンロマック蒸留所 to exhibit at Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo
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株式会社ジャパンインポートシステム will exhibit a ベンロマック蒸留所 booth at “Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo,” held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. The booth will offer free tastings and limited-quantity sales of the new core-range “Benromach 12 Year Old,” as well as special tastings of “Benromach 25 Year Old” ahead of its release in Japan.