[Yokosuka] Sukajan with place names of all 47 prefectures, featuring designs by the official illustrator of GU and the Expo, from 110,000 yen. Pattern orders now open
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合同会社ICHI will begin accepting orders for its "Pattern Order Sukajan" on Nov. 1, 2026. Customers can choose from eagle, tiger and dragon designs newly drawn by Hiromichi Yokochi, the sukajan illustrator for GU and the Expo, and from place names of 47 prefectures. Prices start at 110,000 yen.
GATES to renew unlisted real estate platform "OPEN GATES DIRECT" on Nov. 2, spun off from YouTube channel "Open GATES [Gateway to Real Estate Investing]" with 1 million total views
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GATES株式会社 renewed its unlisted real estate platform "OPEN GATES DIRECT" on Nov. 2, 2026, in tandem with its YouTube channel "Open GATES [Gateway to Real Estate Investing]," which has surpassed 1 million total views.
Facts
Renewed on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Real estate registry information on over 1.2 million properties nationwide
"TOKYO AI Native Foundry," aiming to create AI-native unicorns from Tokyo, gets under way
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The "TOKYO AI Native Foundry" program, operated by 合同会社COLO, has launched and is accepting pre-entry applications from participants under 40. A practical program supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and aimed at creating AI-native companies, it is scheduled to kick off in Dec. 2026.
Misato Ugaki named image character for "Propally for Agent," a customer acquisition platform for real estate investment firms! Meet only highly "serious" investors. [Propally株式会社]
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Propally株式会社 has appointed Misato Ugaki as image character for "Propally for Agent," a customer acquisition platform for real estate investment firms. The platform conducts strict screening through phone number verification and detailed input, and achieves matching with highly "serious" investors, with about 1% of ad clicks leading to full registration.
Oct. 23 (Fri.) Midterm pitch event to be held | Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP)
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公益財団法人さいたま市産業創造財団 held a midterm pitch event for the Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP) on Oct. 23, where 4 selected companies presented their interim results.
Facts
Support program for local entrepreneurs in the city, running from July 2026 to Jan. 2027
Held the midterm pitch event on Oct. 23 at the Higashi Nihon Renkei Center on the 2nd floor of Marumaru Higashi Nihon
An intensive support program lasting about 7 months
Targeting the 4 selected participants, chosen through document screening and presentation screening from more than 20 applicants
Targeting the 4 selected participants
Until the results presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027
[15% OFF all-you-can-eat for early visits!!] Until 11/18! "Early bird 15% OFF" campaign, WEB reservations only, at the richly varied all-you-can-eat "ニラックスブッフェ"! Enjoy all-you-can-eat at a great price♪
Passing Japan's world-renowned "onsen culture" on to the next generation. "Onsen Culture Conference" to be held in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 17
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Gunma Prefecture will hold the "Onsen Culture Conference" in Minakami on Nov. 17, 2026. Aiming to pass on onsen culture, a candidate for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing, and to revitalize the region, the event will feature speakers including Masanori Aoyagi and Soichi Noguchi.
Facts
Gunma Prefecture will hold the "Onsen Culture Conference" at the Minakami Culture Center on Nov. 17, 2026.
"Onsen culture" was selected as Japan's domestic candidate for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing in Nov. 2025.
Astronaut Soichi Noguchi has been appointed to the ONSEN Advisory Board.
The keynote speech will be delivered by Masanori Aoyagi, former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Supporting organizations include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of the Environment, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and the Japan Tourism Agency.
[Kanagawa, Kashimada] "Yakiniku Horumon Kamenman" selected for Tabelog's "Yakiniku Hyakumeiten"! A popular yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy farm-direct A5 Japanese Black beef and fresh offal delivered directly from a pork specialty wholesaler, grilled over a shichirin charcoal grill
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"Yakiniku Horumon Kamenman" in Kashimada, Kanagawa, operated by NA Group株式会社, has been selected for "Yakiniku Hyakumeiten" on the restaurant search and reservation site Tabelog. It offers farm-direct A5-grade Japanese Black beef and fresh offal purchased every morning from a pork specialty wholesaler, cooked over a shichirin charcoal grill.
Facts
It was selected for "Tabelog Yakiniku Hyakumeiten," which picks 100 restaurants highly rated by users.
A5-grade Japanese Black beef shipped directly from the ranch
Why are Epson PCs chosen for on-site AI implementation? Experience the reasons at "EdgeTech+ 2026"
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Epson Direct will exhibit at "EdgeTech+ 2026," held at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, presenting demos with co-creation partners of AI visual inspection, knowledge transfer, image recognition, and more. At the booth, it will display the Endeavor NL3000E and other products, and will also demonstrate the offline meeting-minutes app "Speech Connect®" running on an NPU.
[First in Saitama Prefecture] "Selling 3000 per day": Imagawayaki shop "Tsuki no Usagi," which uses long-established sweet bean paste, grand opens at イオンモール川口前川 on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026!
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株式会社MARU will open the イオンモール川口前川 store of 浅草今川焼き「月のうさぎ」 on Nov. 6, 2026, as its first location in Saitama Prefecture. At its most recent store in Chiba Prefecture, it sells an average of 3,000 per day.
Facts
Opening date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Sells an average of 3,000 daily
Waits of up to about 90 minutes occur on some days
Original昭和25年創業の老舗製餡所が炊き上げた餡子です
Made with carefully selected 100% Hokkaido-grown adzuki beans
230 yen (excluding tax), available year-round
The 5-piece set is a better value at 1000 yen (excluding tax).
[Nov. 25 (Wed) to Nov. 27 (Fri)] Skydisc to co-exhibit at "[Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO"
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株式会社スカイディスク will co-exhibit with ミライのゲンバ at "[Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO," held at the Aichi Sky Expo from Nov. 25 to 27, 2026, presenting a demo of its AI cloud service "Saiteki Works" and case studies of its adoption. Ike
Facts
Original2026年11月25日（水）〜27日（金）
620 companies from Japan and abroad will exhibit
In addition, seminars with 140 lectures will be held concurrently
[Shinjuku Kabukicho] Casual seafood tavern "Namikoya Shinjuku Kabukicho" refreshes its menu! Draft beer 199 yen (219 yen)♪ Appetizer sushi rolls 199 yen (219 yen) and up ♪ On Nov. 4 and 5, an all-you-can-drink campaign with draft beer is also available for 330 yen♪
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株式会社FS.shake refreshed the menu at its Shinjuku Kabukicho store on Oct. 31 and began offering low prices, including draft beer for 199 yen. In addition, in early November it will run an all-you-can-drink campaign tied to social media.
Facts
With the menu refresh, the price of draft beer was set at 199 yen (219 yen).
As conditions for the campaign, all members of the group must follow and like the official Instagram account and order 1 item from the designated products.
Namikoya Shinjuku Kabukicho is located about a 1-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.
[Students only] All-you-can-eat-and-drink mizutaki for 2,980 yen → 2,500 yen (tax included)! Limited to 7 days, Nov. 2 to Nov. 8, at とりいちず Nara Shin-Omiya
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株式会社FS.shake will run a students-only "all-you-can-eat-and-drink mizutaki" campaign for 7 days, from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026, at 大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 奈良新大宮店. With a student ID, the regular price of 2,980 yen (tax included) becomes 2,500 yen (tax included).
Facts
7 days, from Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
The regular 2,980 yen (tax included) plan becomes 2,500 yen (tax included) with a student ID
All-you-can-eat-and-drink mizutaki (2-hour limit, last order 30 minutes before closing)
+330 yen (tax included)
Seats: 144 (private rooms available)
About a 4-minute walk from the south exit of Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
[Fukagawa × Kameido] Community event in Koto Ward connecting wood and food, "Kameido Wood Fest," to be held at 亀戸天神社 on Nov. 14 and 15!
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"Kameido Wood Fest" will be held at 亀戸天神社 on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. Funabashiya will also take part, offering experiential content that connects the wood industry and food culture, including wooden goods sales, wood workshops, and Kameido gourmet food.
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
2 days
10:00～16:00
1805
221 years
3-6-1 Kameido, Koto Ward, Tokyo
About a 15-minute walk from the north exit of Kameido Station on the JR Sobu Line
Understanding a company starting with "eating." Funabashiya, founded 221 years ago, holds a hands-on open company event!
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Funabashiya held "Wagashi Sweets Roundtable," a hands-on open company event for students combining product tastings, cross-talk with employees and small-group discussions, on Oct. 10 and 25, 2026. All 14 respondents said they were satisfied, for a satisfaction rate of 100%.
Facts
Original開催日： 2026年10月10日（土）、10月25日（日）
Time: 18:00-19:30 (90 minutes per session)
All 14 respondents chose "Excellent" as their impression of the event.
A Kanto-style kuzumochi shop founded in 1805 in the Edo period, which reaches its 221st year in business in 2026.
Reached its 221st year in business in 2026
Funabashiya's kuzumochi is made by fermenting "wheat starch" with lactic acid bacteria for 450 days and then steaming it, a [fermented food rare among Japanese confections].
Next, a cross-talk session with 3 senior employees was held.
[Employee Benefits] Second time this year! E-Flan BBQ Party Held in Kamakura! Enjoying Unique Company Events Such as a Two-Tuna Dismantling Show | Otakaraya Appraisers' Favorite Watches Also Revealed!
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株式会社いーふらん held a BBQ party in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, drawing more than 300 people, with the aim of fostering camaraderie among employees and boosting motivation. Staff from 5 overseas countries also took part, and the company strengthened organizational unity through a tuna dismantling show and a sumo tournament.
Facts
株式会社いーふらん held its second large-scale BBQ party this year at Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
More than 300 employees from around the world took part in the BBQ party.
Local staff from 5 countries—Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia—took part.
A dismantling show was held with 2 fresh bluefin tuna, each about 45kg and about 150cm long, and about 1,800 pieces of sushi were served.
In the final of the sumo tournament, Mr. K of the Store Sales Department, a 26 graduate who joined this year, defeated executive officer Mr. Ogata to take the title.
Chieko Mizutani's nationwide tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of her entertainment career, "Chieko Mizutani's Banquet Join Concert 2026," to be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT!
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U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream live the Tokyo performance of Chieko Mizutani's concert marking the 50th anniversary of her entertainment career on Dec. 20. It will be free for monthly members to watch, and a catch-up stream will also be offered.
Facts
株式会社U-NEXT will exclusively stream live the Tokyo performance of Chieko Mizutani's concert on Dec. 20.
The live stream can be watched by U-NEXT monthly members at no additional charge.
Masahiko Kondo appeared as a join guest at the Tokyo Garden Theater performance.
The catch-up stream is scheduled to be available until 23:59 on Jan. 11, 2027.
Chieko Mizutani has been holding a concert tour visiting 6 cities nationwide since July 2026.
[株式会社Ginza] Receives High Google Review Rating, With a Nationwide Average of 4.79
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株式会社Ginza announced that its Google review rating is at a high level of 4.79, and that it won first place nationwide in the water-area category for condominium renovation in the 2025 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Facts
株式会社Ginza won first place nationwide in the renovation-specialist × water-area category for condominium renovation in the 2025 Oricon Customer Satisfaction® Survey.
株式会社Ginza's nationwide record of completed projects as of the end of fiscal 2025 is 175,000.
The representative director and president of 株式会社Ginza is Kaoru Ikeda.
株式会社Ginza's head office is located at GINZA SIX 8F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
FastMetal begins offering 6 new models, including "Gemini 4 Argon" and "GPT-6.1 Terra"
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株式会社国際調達情報 began offering 6 new LLMs from 5 companies, including Google and OpenAI, through its AI gateway "FastMetal" in stages from mid-October 2026. This allows companies to use a variety of AI models with yen-denominated prepayment.
Facts
株式会社国際調達情報 began offering 6 LLMs on its AI gateway "FastMetal."
Gemini 4 Argon recorded 77.9% on DeepSWE v1.1.
Mercury 3's generation speed is 1,068 tokens per second.
Kimi K3.1 Pro's price is 2/3 of the previous model's.
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro is a reasoning mode suited to difficult problems.
All models support a context length of about 1 million tokens.
Loan-based crowdfunding "Funvest" holds the "Funvest 5th Anniversary Thank-You Campaign" to mark 5 years since the service launched! ~ Invest in eligible funds to receive prizes and Amazon gift cards ~
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Fintertech will run a prize-giveaway campaign based on investment amounts in eligible funds from Nov. 2, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027, to mark the 5th anniversary of the launch of its loan-based crowdfunding service "Funvest."
Facts
On Nov. 24, 2026, Funvest will reach the 5th anniversary of the launch of its service.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 to Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
Cumulative applications of 10,000,000 yen or more
Cumulative applications of 5,000,000 yen or more
Cumulative applications of 1,000,000 yen or more
30 winners by lottery
Those whose cumulative number of investments to date has reached 10 or more
[SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ] Avenge last year's loss with a 16-14 win over 東京ガス. Dramatic comeback victory makes it 2 straight wins
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SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ beat 東京ガスクリエイターズ 16-14 in Week 10 of the Xリーグ Premier division, recording 2 straight wins with a dramatic comeback. In the next game on Nov. 15, 2026, they face 富士フイルム海老名Minerva AFC, aiming to advance to the playoffs.
Facts
SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ won 16-14 against 東京ガスクリエイターズ in Week 10 of the Xリーグ Premier division on Saturday, Oct. 31, making it 2 straight wins.
SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ, who made it 2 straight wins with this victory.
The defense also shut out 東京ガス's offense throughout the first half. They held a 10-0 lead going into halftime.
They gave up another touchdown in the 4th quarter and were finally overtaken, 13-14.
They attempted a 48-yard field goal to retake the lead.
In the 3rd quarter after the start of the second half, the Challengers' K #4 Sato made a 51-yard long field goal to extend the lead to 13-0.
He made all 3 field goals.
He scored 9 of the 16 points the Challengers put up, contributing greatly to the victory.
Original日時：2026年11月15日（日）14:00キックオフ
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 Challengers Football Club、SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ、東京ガスクリエイターズ、東京ガス、富士フイルム海老名Minerva AFC、Xリーグ、富士通スタジアム川崎
2nd collaboration between the "Gorilla Series" and the movie "ゴジラ-0.0"! Health appliance with 2-way care for calves and thighs, "Godzilla VS Gorilla Futatsukami -Godzilla Counterattack-," goes on sale
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株式会社ドウシシャ will release "Godzilla VS Gorilla Futatsukami -Godzilla Counterattack-," a care appliance for calves and thighs, on Nov. 17 as the 2nd collaboration with the movie "ゴジラ-0.0."
Facts
株式会社ドウシシャ will release "Godzilla VS Gorilla Futatsukami -Godzilla Counterattack-" as the 2nd collaboration product with the movie "ゴジラ-0.0."
The product is equipped with a "G (Godzilla) button" that delivers even stronger pressure than the "Strong" setting in normal mode.
The body is finished in charcoal gray, inspired by the color of Godzilla's skin, and comes with a patch featuring a Godzilla tail design.
The product weighs about 336g, is a single-leg model, and has a lightweight design that folds for compact storage.
The suggested retail price is 8,800 yen (tax included), and the model number is GGRM-2601.
Authense法律事務所 will hold a free online webinar on November 5, 2026, on the theme of the value of the legal function and the division of roles among AI, in-house talent, and external specialists. Attorney 西尾公伸 will speak, explaining how to build a "proactive legal" setup and how legal can be involved in M&A and new businesses.
Facts
[Date and time] Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 12:00-12:40
[Fee] Free
Service can usually begin 2 weeks after inquiry, and 1-month spot use is also available.
The website is updated every 3 hours.
In 2024, he founded 日本エクイティバンク株式会社 and is devoting himself to supporting corporate executives.
The group currently has 411 personnel in total.
Authense法律事務所 has a total of 329 people, including 105 attorneys, paralegals and corporate staff,
[Japan's first!] "MAKELE," a platform specializing in medical art makeup, is born
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株式会社UTUQSIA of Aichi Prefecture has launched "MAKELE," a search and reservation platform for medical art makeup, as the first in Japan. Users can search for and compare artists by case photos, area, and specialty, and the platform is designed so that the reservation process is completed within it.
[Held Nov. 19] Can you really explain that difference in treatment? Online seminar on what comes "after" equal pay for equal work | For HR managers and executives of small and medium-sized companies | Explaining how to review employment categories, roles, and treatment based on your company's actual situation
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株式会社プライムコンサルタント will hold an online seminar on November 19, 2026, for executives and HR staff of small and medium-sized companies on reviewing employment categories, roles, and differences in treatment. Using the revision points of equal pay for equal work and court cases and administrative guidance examples as material, participants will consider reviewing their HR systems through exchanging information with other companies. The participation fee is 5,500 yen (excluding tax), and a commemorative booklet can be downloaded free of charge.
Facts
Basics of equal pay for equal work and key points of the October 2026 revision
Date and time: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 14:00-17:30
[People Design Lab, Organization Building Specialized for Beauty Clinics] Full-scale launch of the "Manager Development Program" to unite doctors, nurses, and counselors and maximize sales
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People Design Lab株式会社 will begin full-scale operation of its "Manager Development Program" on November 2, 2026, which develops manager candidates through on-site support so that doctors, nurses, and counselors can collaborate internally and the clinic can run on its own. It reduces the risk of departures, poaching, and turnover caused by reliance on outside personnel or specific doctors.
Facts
From Nov. 2, 2026
Has a track record of leading organizational improvement and sales growth at 20 facilities and more than 150 people.
The "human drama" behind the stunning rapid rise. 3 unconventional songs that challenge J-POP taboos become unusual million hits, with harrowing backstory revealed for the first time
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3 songs created by film director 杉崎智介 and actress ReeSya after Sugisaki's harrowing experiences, including the onset of acute aortic dissection and the loss of his assets, have surpassed one million views on YouTube.
Facts
Survival rate of only 2%
6,000 radio drama scripts
Graduated from Tokyo University of Science 3 times
Inner care supplement METADUAL, combining 2 plant-derived ingredients, goes on sale Nov. 4
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株式会社MAX SLIM will release "METADUAL," an inner care supplement combining the plant-derived ingredient "Metabolade®" and black ginger, on November 4, 2026.
Resolving the worries of executives with no one to consult. AI asks the questions and the executive simply answers. Official release of "KOTONA," an AI consultant for business consultation any time, 24 hours a day, without prompts
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エフビーコーポレーション合同会社 has released the official version of "KOTONA," an interactive AI consulting service. The service creates plans simply by the AI asking questions and the executive answering, is available 24 hours a day without prompts, and also supports subsidy applications and collaboration with experts.
Facts
7,700 yen per month (tax included)
15% off with annual payment (78,540 yen per year, tax included)
14-day free trial available
14,300 yen per month (tax included)
15% off with annual payment (145,860 yen per year, tax included)
30-day free trial available
Includes end-user IDs for 10 companies, such as advisory clients
Due to the revised Administrative Scrivener Act that took effect in January 2026
Weverse Japan appoints アン・スウク as new representative director
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Weverse Japan has appointed Ahn Soo-uk as its new representative director. The appointment takes effect on Nov. 1, 2026, as part of a growth strategy for the platform that connects Japanese artists with global fandoms.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
More than 20 years of business experience in Japan
Operates official communities for more than 200 domestic and international artists and audition programs
Monthly active users (MAU): 14.43 million
26 Japanese artist communities
Weverse LIVE broadcasts / views: 6,558 broadcasts
More than 1 billion views
Weverse Shop units sold: 25.2 million
Listening Party streams: 15.7 million
Companies mentioned：Weverse Japan、WEVERSE JAPAN株式会社、Weverse Company、SM Entertainment、Beyond LIVE Corporation、Naver V LIVE事業部、ZACR DATABASE SYSTEMS
OsakaAgents.com service launched | Free introductions to Osaka real estate agents for foreign nationals
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三足紋合同会社 has launched the "OsakaAgents.com" service, which introduces foreign customers considering renting, buying or investing in Osaka real estate to local real estate agents free of charge. Preliminary consultations and explanations of transaction costs and Japanese business practices are provided person to person, and the company also operates "HokkaidoAgents.com" for Hokkaido.
Facts
大阪市, November 2026
People staying in Osaka for several days or more
Already interactions with several thousand customers
Farm Consulting launches support for overseas expansion of small and medium-sized businesses - Former ユニクロUSA executive joins, supporting direct transactions with overseas partners without going through agents -
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株式会社ファルムコンサルティング will begin supporting overseas expansion of small and medium-sized businesses on Nov. 2, 2026. Shigeo Ito, a former director at ユニクロUSA, has joined as general manager and will support direct transactions without agents, centered on the United States.
[シュクルシュークリーム] Cream puff specialty shop popular for its great value to launch a premium cream puff exclusive to its Nara store on Thursday, Nov. 26
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株式会社Marshmallow will open its second store, "シュクルシュークリーム奈良エコール・マミ店," at "Ecole Mami" in Koryo, Nara Prefecture, on Nov. 26, 2026, and on the same day will launch the Nara store-exclusive premium cream puff "Toro Nama Cookie Choux Akan Milk Flavor."
VITAL DESIGN launches YouTube program "The Truth About Passion." Uncovering the true nature of the energy of people and organizations through data and dialogue
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株式会社VITAL DESIGN launched the YouTube program "The Truth About Passion," which uncovers the true nature of the energy of people and organizations through data and dialogue, on Nov. 2, 2026. In the first episode, CEO and Representative Director Takashi Watanabe spoke about the company's business and the origins of its founding.
Yasushi Nobukuni appointed Managing Executive Officer of Techno Pro Holdings
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Techno Pro Holdings appointed Yasushi Nobukuni as Managing Executive Officer effective Nov. 1, 2026. He concurrently serves as President and Representative Director of 株式会社テクノプロ・アドバイザリー, established on Oct. 1, 2026, and as Company President of コンサルティング・パートナーズ社 within 株式会社テクノプロ, overseeing the consulting and solutions domain across the entire group.
Facts
We hereby announce that, effective Nov. 1, 2026, Yasushi Nobukuni has been appointed Managing Executive Officer of the Company.
He has been appointed President and Representative Director of the subsidiary "株式会社テクノプロ・アドバイザリー," established on Oct. 1, 2026, and Company President of コンサルティング・パートナーズ社, an in-house company of 株式会社テクノプロ.
In our group, approximately 30,000 engineers work every day at customer sites, and the awareness of issues and business knowledge gained there are assets of our group.
CartFit株式会社 has been selected for 中小機構's "FASTAR" 15th cohort and 石川県's "Startup Attraction Survey Project for Noto." The company is developing a retrofit AI-driven unit for existing carts, and will proceed with product development and field trials in the Noto region.
Recruiting exhibitors for "Pharma Innovation EXPO 2027," the latest DX online exhibition for the pharmaceutical industry
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株式会社メディウィル is recruiting exhibitors for "Pharma Innovation EXPO 2027," a DX online exhibition for the pharmaceutical industry, and will hold an exhibitor briefing on Nov. 13.
Facts
Pharma Innovation EXPO 2027
Held consecutively in 2025 and 2026
Thursday and Friday, July 22 and 23, 2027, next year
株式会社ソナエル acquires senior business from 株式会社ウェブクルー through business transfer
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株式会社ソナエル has agreed to acquire the senior-related business (nursing home referral and meal delivery referral) from 株式会社ウェブクルー through an M&A and has signed a contract. The business transfer date is Oct. 31, 2026.
Notice of 株式会社NINAE headquarters office relocation
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株式会社NINAE relocated its headquarters office to the TOC Building in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, effective Nov. 1, 2026. The company provides support for the utilization of enterprise AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and changed its name from 株式会社Low Code in Oct. 2026.
Bringing food assets slumbering in regional areas to the next era and the world. 株式会社LEGAVIA, a company specializing in restaurant brand "succession x revitalization x expansion," established
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As a group company of グローバルフードソリューション株式会社, 株式会社LEGAVIA, which handles regional restaurant brands' succession, revitalization, and domestic and international expansion end to end, was established on Oct. 1, 2026. While respecting flavor and shop names, it will pursue profit improvement through manualization, small-scale multi-store and franchise expansion, and overseas licensing expansion, and will diagnose the succession method with its own 8-item scoring.
昭和信用金庫 unifies everything from obtaining registry information to collateral valuation and contract drafting with Homes AI
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昭和信用金庫 has introduced the "Online Registry Information System" and "Automatic Real Estate Valuation System" using Homes AI, unifying everything from obtaining and digitizing registry information to collateral valuation and contract document drafting. Valuation work was cut from about 2 hours to about 20 minutes, and the systems went live in Nov. 2026.
Facts
We announce that the "Online Registry Information System" and "Automatic Real Estate Valuation System" will go live in Nov. 2026.
Original評価に必要な情報収集や計測を手作業で行っており、1件あたり約2時間を要していた
Original従来1件あたり約2時間を要していた評価作業は約20分で完了します。
It is used by more than 60 financial institutions nationwide.
Since our founding in Heisei 4, we have developed and provided various systems under the concept of "systematizing the law."
"ayano fukumura" delivers glass art of "the present and seasons of the city" as a new series, "Immersive," is born
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リフレクトアート株式会社 is launching "Immersive," a new glass accessory series themed on cities and culture, and will release a collection motifed on Harajuku and Christmas as its first installment.
Facts
The second installment is planned for around spring 2027
Necklace: from 8,800 yen
Earrings: from 7,260 yen
Has collaborated with more than 30 art exhibitions so far
[Travel Japan with a single ticket for winter experiences]
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Tripellet Inc. of 株式会社JTRweb will release the Hokkaido winter excursion e-ticket "Fun Hokkaido Premium Pass" for inbound foreign visitors on Nov. 2, 2026. Sales begin through cooperation with CTRIP (携程), and it is also planned to be offered on global OTAs such as Klook and KKday.
"Love is something you act on." AOAO SAPPORO and e-lamp. hold the "Winter Heart-Fluttering Aquarium," themed on the courtship behavior of living creatures
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株式会社e-lamp. and AOAO SAPPORO will hold the experiential matching event "Winter Heart-Fluttering Aquarium," themed on the courtship behavior of living creatures, 3 times in Dec. 2026 and in 2027.
Liquor buying specialty store "FiveNeeds 千葉店" grand opening on Nov. 2, 2026
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株式会社ファイブニーズ will hold the grand opening of the liquor buying specialty store "FiveNeeds 千葉店" on Nov. 2, 2026. Opening in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, near Keisei Chiba-Chuo Station, it will offer a buying service for a wide range of liquor, including whiskey and sake.
Cerebropharma, a venture spun out of 大阪公立大学, has published an explainer article on dementia research about Mamaki that was published in the international academic journal GeroScience. The research, which used 4 dementia model mice, confirmed brain inflammation suppression and nerve repair effects, and it introduces that fruit-derived components were particularly effective.
Facts
Mamaki leaf dry powder 200mg
Having been involved in dementia research for about 30 years
The 39th Higashiosaka Industrial Exhibition "Techno Messe Higashiosaka 2026" will be held on Nov. 4 and 5 in the first-floor exhibition hall of マイドームおおさか. No advance registration is required and admission is free. It is organized by 東大阪商工会議所産業展実行委員会.
From New Year's calligraphy to training sessions and community events: reception begins for the "Calligraphy Experience Rental Set," which delivers calligraphy tools for 5 people plus an event manual and model samples
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株式会社呉竹 began accepting orders on Oct. 30, 2026 for its "Calligraphy Experience Rental Set," which includes calligraphy tools for 5 people, an event manual, model samples and more. Brushes can be returned without washing, and the rental period is 10 days. The fee is 7,000 yen plus a return shipping fee of 800 yen.
Facts
A full set of tools for 5 people is delivered
Reception begins on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
7,000 yen (7,700 yen including tax)
Return shipping fee 800 yen (tax included)
10 days from delivery (return by day 10)
In the winter of 2025, 呉竹 test-sold this service as the "First Calligraphy of the Year Experience Rental Set"
Year of the Sheep Post Office original "Easy New Year's Cards" go on sale from Monday, Nov. 2!
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マイプリント株式会社 will begin selling the Year of the Sheep Post Office original "Easy New Year's Cards" on Nov. 2, 2026. Designs include standard patterns, foil stamping, Disney, "My Neighbor Totoro," hometown, Mt. Fuji, gold color, premium foil and "Godzilla -0.0," with prices ranging widely from 550 yen to 8,200 yen. Some products are sold only at 496 post offices nationwide.
Process management connects with Copilot: Kencopa Process AI Agent launches official MCP server that lets your AI tools aggregate and operate process progress
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株式会社KENCOPA has begun offering an official MCP server as a new feature of its construction-focused AI agent "Kencopa Process AI Agent," linking with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT via the standard MCP protocol. This allows users to check and aggregate schedules and operate them directly through AI.
Making chartered buses easier: "Bus Ride," AI-assisted arrangement service, launches
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株式会社En Journey, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社Enjin, will launch "Bus Ride," an AI-powered chartered bus service for companies and organizations, on Nov. 2, 2026. The AI supports organizing conditions, drafting itineraries and checking estimated fares, and also accepts quotation requests. The service area will expand gradually starting from Osaka Prefecture.
Facts
Service start date: Nov. 2, 2026
Consult with it like "a day trip from Namba to Kiyomizu-dera for 30 people," or
[About 70 participants] Korean language school run by Kyoto University graduate and four-language speaker Seungjun holds 4th offline study session in Tokyo
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The online Korean language school "K-PRO," operated by 株式会社アクセントエース, held its 4th offline study session in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2026, with about 70 participants. In addition to pronunciation coaching and group work led by representative Seungjun, a standing reception was also held.
Facts
About 70 students participated
The first half, about 3 hours, was
The second half included a standing reception of about 2 hours
Speaks 4 languages
From cohort 0 to cohort 13
Targeting 500 elementary school students in grades 3 to 6
Harvest pumpkins in the field! Tasting event for Edosaki pumpkins also held. Enjoy autumn flavors and farming experience at こもれび 森のイバライド
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On Nov. 14, こもれび 森のイバライド will hold "Pumpkin Harvest Experience 2026." The event includes harvesting Edosaki pumpkins, a specialty of Inashiki City, a tasting event, and sales of limited-time menu items.
Starting Nov. 1, 2026, 太陽生命 will begin handling the "Policyholder Agent Rider," which allows a designated agent to carry out procedures when the policyholder has difficulty expressing their intent.
[Participants Wanted] Nov. 22 (Sun.) Second Specialized Field Leaders Training "Multicultural Coexistence, Disaster Welfare, and Support for Persons Requiring Special Consideration" (彩の国会議)
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This is a call for participants for the second "Specialized Field Leaders Training," to be held on Nov. 22 and hosted by 特定非営利活動法人すぎとSOHOクラブ. The themes are multicultural coexistence, disaster welfare, and support for persons requiring special consideration.
Corporate logo renewed on Nov. 1. The "dg" in the company name becomes an infinity symbol, and the corporate color changes from red to cyan
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Beyondge株式会社 renewed its corporate logo effective Nov. 1, 2026, changing the "dg" in the company name into the shape of an infinity symbol (∞). The corporate color was changed from red to cyan. The company connects its 5 areas of new business, recruiting, M&A, AI, and investment through business creation, and will continue to create businesses in new fields such as space and life sciences.
Facts
The corporate logo was renewed effective Nov. 1, 2026.
The company operates in 5 areas: new business, recruiting, M&A, AI, and investment.
It is a coined word born from 4 phrases: Beyond the Edge (going beyond the cutting edge), Beyond the Bridge (connecting different fields), Beyond the Challenge (taking on new challenges), and Beyond the Image (exceeding people's imagination).
ONLYOFFICE Documents version 10.0 for iOS and Android has arrived!
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Ascensio Systems Pte. Ltd has released version 10.0 of the free app ONLYOFFICE Documents for iOS and Android. In addition to using AI for document management, editors, form filling, and image generation, it supports Grok and DeepSeek, adds stronger integration with ONLYOFFICE cloud, and supports voice input and read-aloud.
Facts
The company announced the release of version 10.0 of ONLYOFFICE Documents, its free mobile app for iOS and Android.
On iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 or later, you can enter prompts for AI chat and the editor assistant by voice.
Companies mentioned：Ascensio Systems Pte. Ltd、ONLYOFFICE、Grok、DeepSeek、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google AI、Mistral、Ollama、Google、Samsung、Huawei、Xiaomi
A hearing technique to draw out the true feelings of host companies, going beyond "we handle it in-house" on the phone [Held Nov. 10 at 12:00]
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株式会社アスレバ will hold an online webinar from 12:00 on Nov. 10, 2026, for managers and sales leaders of registered support organizations. It will explain how to handle refusals in telemarketing calls for Specified Skilled Worker support services and hearing techniques to draw out the true feelings of host companies.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
From 12:00
Track record of negotiations and support with over 1,000 companies
[PDハウス] Supporting daily life with Parkinson's disease! 5 health events to be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and online in November
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株式会社サンウェルズ will hold 5 health events in Tokyo, Osaka, and online in November at PDハウス, its nursing care facilities specializing in Parkinson's disease.
ROLEUP speaks at IPO seminar hosted by 日本経済新聞社; CEO Watanabe and others take the stage on the theme "Moving Beyond IPO and Listing as the Goal"
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株式会社ROLEUP will speak at an online seminar hosted by 日本経済新聞社 on Nov. 10, 2026, giving a talk on corporate value enhancement strategies under the theme "Moving Beyond IPO and Listing as the Goal."
For kids who love heavy machinery! "Mogura Construction: Illustrated Book of Working Heavy Machines" and "Mogura Construction Puzzle Set" now on sale!
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童心社 will release "Mogura Construction: Illustrated Book of Working Heavy Machines" for ages 3 to 6, and "Mogura Construction Puzzle Set," which combines a picture book with a 20-piece puzzle, on Oct. 28, 2026.
Facts
3 titles in the series have been published so far.
For ages 3 to 6.
20-piece beginner puzzle
List price: 1,600 yen plus 10% tax
List price: 2,000 yen plus 10% tax
Release date: Oct. 28, 2026
Specs: B5 format / 40 pages
Specs: B5 format / 32 pages
Target: ages 3 and up
*Size: Both the picture book and puzzle are B5 format / 26.6 x 19.1 cm
Co-Innovation University (CoIU) and Fukuoka Jisho partner to open a CoIU regional base at "Fukuoka Innovation Lab.Tenjin"
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Co-Innovation University (CoIU), operated by 学校法人CoIU, and 福岡地所株式会社 will conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement on Oct. 29, 2026, and establish a CoIU regional base at "Fukuoka Innovation Lab.Tenjin" in Tenjin, Fukuoka. They will offer practice-based education, recurrent education, mentoring, joint research, and demonstration experiments.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that a comprehensive partnership agreement was concluded on Oct. 29, 2026.
Co-Innovation University, which opened in April 2026
A 4-year private university that opened in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, in April 2026.
Regional bases have been established at 18 locations nationwide, including Fukuoka City
Four initiatives advanced through comprehensive collaboration
Weather phenomena like clouds, wind, and rain turned into characters! "Kirakira Tenki Zukan," which explains how weather works in an easy-to-understand way with illustrations and manga
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株式会社大泉書店 released the illustrated manga "Anata no Shiranai Himitsu ga Takusan! Kirakira Tenki Zukan," which turns weather phenomena into characters, on Nov. 2, 2026. It is supervised by Hideaki Iwatsuki, with manga and illustrations by Yuriko Nanami.
Eddie Bauer launches its first shoe collection since returning to Japan. Two models featuring Vibram soles make their debut.
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Eddie Bauer, operated by 株式会社水甚, will begin selling its first shoe collection since returning to Japan, "TACOMA" and "BAKER MOC," on Nov. 5 at physical stores in Japan, the official online store, and ZOZOTOWN. Both models use Vibram soles.
Facts
Sales will begin on Nov. 5 at physical stores in Japan, the official online store, and ZOZOTOWN.
*Release in some areas of Hokkaido and Kyushu is Nov. 6.
Applications open for the 3rd (final) round of emergency support for small and medium-sized enterprises facing soaring raw material prices due to the Middle East situation
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東京都 and the （公財）東京都中小企業振興公社 have opened the 3rd (final) round of applications for the "Emergency Measures Program to Stabilize Management Foundations Amid Raw Material Price Surges Due to the Middle East Situation," targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo affected by soaring raw material prices due to the Middle East situation. The maximum subsidy is 20 million yen.
Love begins at the aquarium this winter. "Winter Heartthrob Aquarium," a town-wide matchmaking event making use of the latest technology, to be held
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In collaboration between Sapporo's aquarium "AOAO SAPPORO" and 株式会社e-lamp., an experiential matchmaking event, "Winter Heartthrob Aquarium," will be held a total of 3 times in December 2026 and February and March 2027.
Co-LABO MAKER and スパークル begin collaboration to connect research seeds with regional industries
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Co-LABO MAKER and スパークル have begun a collaboration connecting research seeds with regional industries, working on joint research, the formation of PoCs, and support for new business development.
Notice of the "Debt and Household Finance Consultation Week"
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一般社団法人ＮＴＳセーフティ家計総合研究所 has set up a "Debt and Household Finance Consultation Week," and this month, from 9:00 to 16:00 on Nov. 9 (Mon.) to Nov. 13 (Fri.), it will accept household finance consultations free of charge for up to 2 consultations after reception.
Facts
Approximately 10,000 or more cases
Nov. 9 (Mon.) to Nov. 13 (Fri.)
9:00 to 16:00
Free for up to 2 consultations
For the 3rd consultation onward, please see our website
Archive of "Shinsotsu Saiyo Mirai Kaigi 2026 Autumn," hosted by MIL株式会社 and sponsored by our company, is streaming until Nov. 10 (Tue.). All sessions, including the keynote and case study talks, can be viewed
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Archive streaming of the online conference "Shinsotsu Saiyo Mirai Kaigi 2026 Autumn," hosted by MIL株式会社 and sponsored by 株式会社Delight, is available free of charge until Nov. 10.
The collaboration between "Craft Boss" and "Pan to Espresso to" is here! "Craft Boss Croissant Latte," which recreates the blissful taste of enjoying a croissant and a café latte at the same time, is newly released!
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株式会社日と々と and サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社 will release "Craft Boss Croissant Latte," a collaboration with "Pan to Espresso to," for a limited time at supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide from Nov. 10, and will run collaboration menus and campaigns at 19 stores.
[Exhibition Report] Report on 130 Pet Owners' Usage Experiences Delivered to Veterinarians: M&N's CBD Exhibits at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
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M&N's CBD, the CBD care brand of 株式会社ウェルファーマ, exhibited at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Clinical Medicine held in Oct. 2026, providing veterinarians with evidence materials and a report on the usage experiences of 130 pet owners.
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] First in the prefecture! A dispenser offering free sanitary napkins, "OiTr（オイテル）", installed in the city hall. Making "no worries about periods" the norm at city hall too.
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Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, has become the first municipality in the prefecture to install a touchless dispenser, "OiTr（オイテル）", offering free sanitary napkins at its city hall, and will begin operating it on Nov. 2, 2026.
[TechSuite株式会社] [Industry-Specific Survey No. 30] AI検索パートナーズ Conducts Survey on AI Search Optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for Choosing Medical Device Trading Companies and Distributors | 122 Companies Observed
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Through its AI search optimization service "AI検索パートナーズ", TechSuite株式会社 surveyed AI answers about choosing medical device trading companies and distributors, finding that 122 companies were mentioned and that the answers follow a long-tail structure.
Facts
The number of companies observed reaches 122
The subjects are 72 AI answers collected as of Nov. 2026
The appearance rate is only 25.0%
Even the top 5 companies combined account for 20.4% of total mentions
For questions aimed at clinical engineers... 44.4%, the highest
For questions aimed at clinic managers... 33.3%
For questions aimed at hospital medical affairs staff... 28.6%, the highest
The company's own official website is the most common at 42.2%
Has a track record of producing AI articles for over 300 companies
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、TFCO株式会社、バクヤスAI 記事代行
宮崎県 will hold the online job event "Miyazaki Prefectural Companies Discovery Online Talk LIVE!! [Company Research Edition]" on Nov. 28 and 29, Reiwa 8, for university students and others expected to graduate in or after March 2028. About 60 companies recruiting in the prefecture will promote their appeal, with each company's broadcast lasting 20 minutes. Aptitude tests will be offered to the first 25 applicants.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, 29, Reiwa 8
University students, junior college students, vocational school students, and technical college students expected to graduate in or after March 2028
About 60 companies (including government-related organizations) recruiting personnel to work in 宮崎県
About 70% Care for Rough Heels with Moisturizer Alone | Survey Reveals Why They "Don't Heal": 15% May Actually Have Hyperkeratotic Athlete's Foot
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A survey conducted by 医療法人社団鉄結会 found that about 70% of people care for rough or cracked heels with moisturizer alone, while over 40% have seen no improvement for more than 1 year. More than 80% do not know the characteristics of hyperkeratotic athlete's foot, revealing that people cannot tell dryness apart from athlete's foot.
Facts
68.3% care for them with "moisturizer alone"
42.7% have seen no improvement for more than 1 year
81.0% do not know the characteristics of hyperkeratotic athlete's foot
Only 12.3% said they can tell them apart correctly
35.7% have experienced bleeding or pain from cracks
[New Umenohana Product] "Kaki Dashi no Moto" Japanese-Style Soup Stock Made with 100% Hiroshima-Grown Oyster Extract Goes on Sale
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株式会社梅の花サービス will sell the new product "Kaki Dashi no Moto," made with 100% Hiroshima-grown oyster extract, in limited quantities from around Nov. 10, 2026.
Facts
Sales start: from around Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in limited quantities
Contents: 240g
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
Fried oysters (7 pieces) 1,400 yen
With the Lunch Kaiseki Course, you can add fried oysters (3 pieces) at a special price of 580 yen.
株式会社梅の花グループ marked its 50th anniversary in July 2026.
Employees at about 120 stores nationwide welcome customers with smiles.
On Busy Days, Pork Miso Soup and Rice Are All You Need! Quick, Easy and Delicious Recipes: 54 Dishes in "Mainichi Tonjiru" Published!
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株式会社東洋経済新報社 will publish the latest book by culinary expert Makiko Oda, "Mainichi Tonjiru," on Nov. 3, 2026. It introduces 54 quick recipes made with vegetables in the refrigerator and everyday seasonings.
Facts
It will be published on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Pork and 1 to 2 kinds of vegetables from the refrigerator
"Mintia+VOiCE" collaborates with TV anime "Akane-banashi"
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Asahi Group Foods will collaborate with the TV anime "Akane-banashi" to promote the voice actor-endorsed tablet "Mintia+VOiCE Lemon Ginger," running transit advertising on the JR Yamanote Line.
Facts
From Nov. 2 to 16
All 14 characters
No. 1 in tablet candy market sales
Celebrated its 30th anniversary since launch
Sales results in 2025 were 26.1 billion yen
Launched in 2022
Cumulative comic circulation surpasses 4 million copies
[Dec. 2] Limited to 15 decision-makers in their 50s and 60s | Executive gathering co-hosted with 株式会社CELL LAB
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株式会社オンリーストーリー will hold an executive gathering in Ebisu on Dec. 2, 2026, co-hosted with 株式会社CELL LAB, limited to 15 decision-makers in their 50s and 60s.