山梨銘醸・七賢 Releases "SHICHIKEN EXPRESSION 2013&2018," the Final Chapter of Its Series Wearing Millet's Art
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山梨銘醸・七賢 will release "SHICHIKEN EXPRESSION 2013&2018," a long-aged sparkling sake with a label featuring the work of Jean-François Millet, in limited quantities on Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
Limited quantity of 2,000 bottles
720ml
22,000 yen (tax included)
Founded in 1750
More than 270 years since its founding in the 3rd year of Kan'en
株式会社TOLOT has added new サンリオキャラクターズ designs to its currently on-sale "TOLOT Desktop Calendar 2027." The price is 600 yen (tax included) for the character designs.
渋谷PARCO will hold its 7th anniversary event "BORDER/SHIBUYA" from Nov. 20 to 29, 2026, featuring a special exhibition for the 50th anniversary of POPEYE's launch, a variety of live performances, and pop-up events.
Facts
7th Anniversary
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
10 days
50th anniversary of launch
More than 100 kinds
700 yen (tax included)
12,000 yen or more (tax included)
First 300 people
1,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、渋谷PARCO、login.jp、株式会社マガジンハウス、講談社、Face Records
講談社 Newly Joins U-NEXT's Kids Read-All-You-Want Service. With U-NEXT, Over 6,000 Children's Books Are Available to Read Unlimited!
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株式会社U-NEXT will add 253 children's books from 講談社 to its "Kids Read-All-You-Want" service starting Nov. 2, 2026, bringing the total number of eligible titles to 6,080.
8 Cast Members Including Atsuko Hikage, Shoichiro Kitada, Sono Miyazaki and Minami Yasui Announced. Key Visual Unveiled for the Stage Play "If You Live Loving and Being Loved, That's a Bit Much."
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株式会社SUNROOTS has unveiled the key visual for the stage play "If You Live Loving and Being Loved, That's a Bit Much," which will be staged at Shimokitazawa's "Geki" Small Theater from Jan. 7, 2027. The 8-member cast includes Atsuko Hikage, Shoichiro Kitada, Sono Miyazaki and Minami Yasui, and tickets will go on sale in Nov. 2026.
Facts
From Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027
Through Monday (national holiday), Jan. 11
Original2026年11月14日(土)12:00より
Approx. 85 minutes
S seats: 8,500 yen
General admission: 5,500 yen
Participation fee: 3,300 yen
Drink charge: 600 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUNROOTS、文学座、サンミュージックブレーン、seju、miracle、ILIT、KON-RUSH、日本テレビ、テレビ東京、BS日テレ、NHK、TBS、ABEMA、JR東日本、サントリーモルツ、カルピスウォーター、α-STATION FM KYOTO
[グランドニッコー淡路] Christmas Dinner Featuring Japanese and Western Cuisine to Be Served from Dec. 18
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グランドニッコー淡路 will serve Christmas dinners from Dec. 18 to 25, 2026, at the fun dining restaurant コッコラーレ (specialité) and the Japanese restaurant あわみ. Accommodation plans that include dinner are also available.
Facts
From Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
Through Friday, Dec. 25
¥15,000 (consumption tax and service charge included)
A website you can update from your usual LINE app: "Gokuraku Web," a website production service for small and midsize businesses and shops, now available
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合同会社アキューズ launched "Gokuraku Web," a website production service for small and midsize businesses and shops that can be updated from LINE, on Oct. 7, 2026. The standard production fee is 500,000 yen (excluding tax), and it includes AI-assisted text editing, filtering of sales emails, and tamper-protection features.
Supporting foreign residents' home searches in partnership with 損保ジャパン
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HRDX株式会社, in partnership with Sompo Japan Insurance, has had a demonstration experiment toward developing a platform to support foreign residents' home searches selected for the "Diversity Innovation Promotion Project" of 仙台市 × 東北大学スマートフロンティア協議会.
Ahead of the Yokohama Green Expo, 50 taxis designed with the official mascot character "Tunku Tunku" to run in Tokyo!
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To build momentum for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (Yokohama Green Expo), 国土交通省 will begin operating 50 taxis designed with the official mascot "Tunku Tunku" in Tokyo.
Developed by an eyebrow professional who has worked on more than 50,000 people: an ultra-fine eyebrow pencil with a skincare approach, on sale Nov. 2
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株式会社和冴美 will release EmayMie's original skincare-inspired ultra-fine eyebrow pencil on Nov. 2, 2026. It features an ultra-fine lead of approx. 0.9 mm and plant-derived beauty ingredients, and comes in 2 colors, greige and olive gray, at 2,300 yen each (tax included).
Facts
Eyebrow treatments for a total of more than 50,000 people
Nayuta Insurance Technologies includes cyber security insurance as standard in 株式会社No.1's SOC service for small and midsize businesses, "No.1 Biz SOC," structured as an embedded insurance initiative
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Nayuta Insurance Technologies has structured an embedded insurance scheme that includes, as standard, cyber security insurance underwritten by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance in the SOC service for small and midsize businesses "No.1 Biz SOC" from 株式会社No.1.
Facts
Services will begin in Nov. 2026
Of the 226 ransomware damage cases reported to 警察庁 in 2025
143 cases (approx. 63%) were small and midsize businesses
Original調査・復旧費用に1,000万円以上を要した組織は5割を超えています
The cyber insurance enrollment rate among small and midsize businesses is only 8.8%
9.3% of small and midsize businesses have a dedicated information security department
Noahlogy signs Partner Ecosystem member agreement with AVEVA, to support shipbuilding design review work using 3D CAD data and AI
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Noahlogy株式会社 has signed the "AVEVA Partner Ecosystem Member Agreement" with AVEVA Software, LLC, aiming to put into practical use support for shipbuilding design review work using 3D CAD data and AI.
Komi Bakery offers its cheesecake, currently on a 2-month mail-order wait, for same-day takeaway. Limited-time sales at department stores in 5 cities nationwide
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After 株式会社こみベーカリー's signature product, "Komi Bakery's Kiln-Baked Cheesecake," was featured on TV and triggered a flood of orders, limited-time sales will be held at department stores in 5 cities nationwide to ease the mail-order wait.
株式会社L-MARK and アンファー will run a campaign in Nov. 2026 giving away 4,000 sets of "Scalp D Next Plus" samples free of charge at participating L-MARK stores nationwide.
"IINDA," which turns towns into stages for celebration, renews its official website as its business expands
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MAW株式会社 renewed the official website of "IINDA," a platform that makes venues other than wedding halls and towns into places for celebration, on Nov. 1, 2026. In response to inquiries that have grown about 3 times since the service launched and an increase in listings, it improved searchability and design. Going forward, it will also focus on partnering with regions with smaller populations.
Facts
Renewed and reopened on Nov. 1, 2026
Inquiries from couples are about 3 times the first-year level
Listings of celebration venues have grown about 9 times
IINDA, which launched its service on Nov. 22, 2024
Listings began on Nov. 22, 2024 with 25 facilities in Nagano Prefecture
As of Nov. 1, 2026, it is listed at 230 facilities in 21 prefectures nationwide
Listed at 230 facilities in 21 prefectures nationwide
The number of users accessing the service site is about 3.5 times the first-year level
The regions added are Chiba Prefecture
Saitama Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture
Tottori Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture, "Wakayama Castle"
Mie Prefecture, "Okage Yokocho"
Oga City, Akita Prefecture
Susami Town, Wakayama Prefecture
There are also places such as towns with a population of under 30,000
In Nagano Prefecture, it has already been selected for the Shinshu Acceleration Program
Selected for the Shinshu Acceleration Program
Began partnership with Michiya Higashiyama, Regional Revitalization Adviser at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
BALDR株式会社 will participate in a project to verify the effects of decarbonization behavior change, carried out as part of the 環境省 "Deco-katsu" promotion project, and, in cooperation with Earth hacks株式会社 and Vポイントマーケティング株式会社, will be in charge of advancing CFP calculation with AI agents.
Facts
Press release dated Nov. 2, 2026
V member base of more than 130 million (valid IDs)
"Is paying one's dues necessary in the age of AI?" "Toyomane's Paradise of Dues-Paying," a series exploring the early-career years of successful business people, begins streaming on Nov. 2
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うねり株式会社 will begin streaming "Toyomane's Paradise of Dues-Paying," a video podcast exploring the early-career years of successful business people, on Nov. 2, 2026. Against the backdrop of fewer opportunities for paying one's dues due to the spread of AI, the program draws on guests' experiences to consider business skills and growth processes for the coming era.
Facts
Streaming begins Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Updated every Monday
Original1本あたり30分程度
Attracted more than 120,000 followers
Original1本あたりの長さ：25〜30分程度
Companies mentioned：うねり株式会社、YouTube、サントリー、株式会社NTTマーケティングアクトProCX、株式会社manage4、YKK AP株式会社、ケンブリッジ・テクノロジー・パートナーズ株式会社、旭化成株式会社、KADOKAWA、Spotify、Apple Podcasts、amazon music
<Promoting clinical use of 3D-printed aligners> "DFA Start Summit" held with about 100 dentists and dental technicians attending!
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On Oct. 17, 2026, 株式会社フォレスト・ワン held "DFA Start Summit in Tokyo" at the Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa, where it explained clinical use cases and workflows of the 3D-printed aligner material "DirectFlex Aligner® (DFA)" to about 100 dentists, dental technicians and others.
AI intervenes in real time during meetings. "AI Facilitator," which facilitates meetings, officially launches
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株式会社トライフォース will begin offering "AI Facilitator," which uses AI to support meetings from preparation through progress to post-meeting organization, on Nov. 2, 2026. The service features real-time detection of and intervention in off-topic discussion during meetings, automation of minutes and tasks, and visualization of meeting quality.
CommerceXホールディングス appoints Shota Kumagai, who held a succession of administrative roles at listed companies, as head of the Administration Division
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CommerceXホールディングス株式会社 announced that, effective Nov. 1, 2026, it appointed Shota Kumagai, who served as an executive officer at the listed company 株式会社まぐまぐ, as head of the Administration Division.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
More than 500 retail and reuse businesses
Track record of supporting e-commerce businesses at more than 1,000 companies in total
Growth from annual sales of 30 million yen to more than 400 million yen
BERTH COFFEE Yaesu opens in TOFROM YAESU, a place to unwind in Yaesu where people come and go
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株式会社Backpackers' Japan opened "BERTH COFFEE Yaesu," a new store of its in-house coffee brand BERTH COFFEE, on the first floor of the mixed-use facility TOFROM YAESU in Yaesu, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026. The takeout-focused store serving specialty coffee and baked sweets is the 5th location.
A snack bar where you won't get a hangover. "Snack 'Oruni'" is born in Gotanda
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The Gotanda branch of the fresh clam ramen shop "Oruni," run by オルニ株式会社, will change its format to "Snack 'Oruni'" from Nov. 2, 2026, becoming a ramen snack bar where customers can enjoy alcohol and clam ramen.
株式会社MUDANI opens "MUDANI Jun," a whole-house rental inn proposing two Kyoto stays centered on gardens and baths
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株式会社MUDANI opened "MUDANI Jun," a whole-house rental inn themed on gardens and baths, in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, on Nov. 1, 2026. Consisting of two buildings, NORTH and SOUTH, it offers a different atmosphere in each.
TNOC hokkaido features スキマスイッチ's "Fuyu no Kuchibue" in its new winter 2026 commercial. Airing begins Nov. 2.
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TNOC hokkaido, run by ノースワン株式会社, has chosen スキマスイッチ's "Fuyu no Kuchibue" as the commercial song for winter 2026, and will begin airing it in Hokkaido on Nov. 2.
Subsidy search site "Hojomiru" launches free beta of new "Pro Plan" for professional service firms, with official launch in December
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株式会社Essencimo will start a free beta of the new "Pro Plan" for professional service firms on its subsidy search site "Hojomiru" from Nov. 1, 2026, with official paid service starting Dec. 1. It also began offering "Enterprise Team" for corporate customers at the same time.
Borzoi AI株式会社 added an automatic garbage collection calendar generation feature for municipal staff to its LINE-based garbage sorting service "AI Sorting Navi," available from Oct. 30, 2026.
lotsful Co., Ltd. 株式会社lotsful will hold the second edition of its offline event "Shinki Jigyo Dai-Kaibo" (New Business Dissection), which explores the behind-the-scenes of new business development and carve-outs at large companies, on Nov. 25, 2026, with トヨタ自動車 and OneStream as guests.
ID photo booth "Ki-Re-i" brand marks 25th anniversary: new brand concept "Chanto Jibun-rashiku, Kirei." unveiled
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株式会社DNPフォトイメージングジャパン announced a new concept, "Chanto Jibun-rashiku, Kirei.", to mark the 25th anniversary of the brand launch of its ID photo booth "Ki-Re-i", and will launch a special website and run a points-back campaign using PayPay coupons.
[Limited time from Nov. 2] Rediscover health through deliciousness! Rice balls now come with a choice of "rice" too. Onimaru x Hakubaku x Onigiri Association team up
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株式会社マリノ, in cooperation with 株式会社はくばく and 一般社団法人おにぎり協会, will sell the "Steamed Chicken and Plum Miso Mochi Barley Rice Ball" at 3 stores for a limited time starting Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
Price: 248 yen (tax included)
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales: 8.3 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 2026)
宮城県利府町 confirmed to participate in the "Furusato Nozei - Future Creation AWARD 2026" to be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 宮城県利府町 has entered 3 categories in the "Furusato Nozei - Future Creation AWARD 2026" to be held on Nov. 19, 2026. Rifu Town is recognized for its English education program, its silver pass program, and its efforts to expand the exchange population through motorsports.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Entered in 3 categories
People aged 70 and over, holders of disability certificates, and others
[Handmade accessory brand "glänta（グレンタ）", chosen by a cumulative 500,000 pairs] Official online store fully renewed and reopened on Nov. 2!
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株式会社スロイ fully renewed and reopened the official online store of its handmade accessory brand "glänta（グレンタ）" on Nov. 2. The brand, chosen by a cumulative 500,000 pairs, introduced an "online custom order function" that lets customers customize rings while checking the finished image on screen, evolving the store into a platform that recreates the in-store experience online.
合同会社ツタンカーメンプロジェクト will hold the "Tutankhamun Excavation Anniversary Week" at the Tutankhamun Museum in Yokohama Minatomirai from Nov. 4 to 8, 2026, with events including special guided tours and workshops.
Gomumari's business AI agent "Master Data Management" now available
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will begin offering its AI agent for master data management, the "Master Data Management AI Agent", on Nov. 2, 2026. Starting at 500,000 yen for initial setup and 50,000 yen per month, it delivers an integrated master and update operating rules from Excel ledgers and system export data.
On Oct. 28, 2026, 特定非営利活動法人あなたのいばしょ signed a business partnership agreement with 岡山県津山市, and from Nov. 1 of the same year opened an anonymous, free chat counseling service for Tsuyama residents, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation signs partner agreement with Nexthink to improve digital employee experience (DEX)
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三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社 has signed a partner agreement with Nexthink S.A. to improve DEX, and will promote collaboration through visualization of IT environments and AI-based analysis.
Facts
approximately 5,400 people (as of April 2026)
more than 25 million employees
Companies mentioned：三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社、Nexthink S.A.、Nexthink、三菱電機グループ、Johnson & Johnson、Nestlé、Toyota Motor Europe
Supporting weekday stays in the off-season through regional unity: results of Atami's "Summer That Isn't Over Yet" campaign announced
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一般財団法人熱海観光局, in cooperation with 株式会社リクルート, ran the "Summer That Isn't Over Yet" campaign, aimed at generating weekday lodging demand from the end of summer vacation through September. With 42 facilities participating, and product development and promotion using AI analysis, about 80% of bookings for the target plans were for weekdays, and customers in their 20s and 30s accounted for more than 40% of bookings.
Facts
42 facilities participated in the project
a total of 99 lodging plans were created
about 80% were on weekdays, the priority period
customers in their 20s and 30s accounted for more than 40% of those who booked
Weekday bookings increased 12.0% compared with the same day of the week a year earlier
Vertical short dramas were played a total of 360,500 times
Referrals from the special page to Jalan totaled 1,807
[Retica] Dresses wearable from coming-of-age ceremony afterparties to weddings! Unveiling "starters even after the ceremony" dresses that combine photogenic looks with wedding etiquette
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Retica, the party dress online store run by 株式会社DRESS DESIGN WORKS, has unveiled on its official e-commerce site all 6 styles of its "all-purpose guest dresses," which can be worn from coming-of-age ceremony afterparties to wedding invitations.
GARDE and Pen support young Japanese artists' challenge to the world: GARDE sponsors the Pen 30th Anniversary "Pen Creator Awards" and establishes a special prize
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株式会社GARDE is sponsoring the "Pen Creator Awards" commemorating the 30th anniversary of the magazine Pen's first issue, and is establishing a new special prize, the "Emerging Artist Award Powered by GARDE," to support young Japanese artists' challenge to the world.
Facts
30th anniversary of first issue
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
Feb. 2027
since its founding in 1985
Companies mentioned：株式会社GARDE、GARDE、Pen、GOCA by Garde
[Brivo] Exhibiting AI video surveillance and access control to support management of factories and multiple sites
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Brivo株式会社 exhibited at "Monozukuri World [Osaka] 2026," held at INTEX Osaka from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, and presented a facility management solution combining AI video surveillance and access control.
Facts
from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026
1,008 companies exhibited
33,489 people attended
a total of 602 leads were obtained
more than 300 product demonstrations were conducted
[Condominium Management Association Dedicated Ordinary Deposit, 1.00% per year] Notice of interest rate and product revisions for the "Condominium Management Association Dedicated Deposit" (SBJ銀行)
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株式会社SBJ銀行 is revising the interest rate on its condominium management association dedicated deposit and adding benefits, effective Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
1.00% per year
0.60% per year
1.815 trillion yen
Nov. 2, 2026
up to 2 times per year
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBJ銀行、SBJ銀行、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ、JCR、Moody's Japan
[ハイアット リージェンシー 東京] Festive afternoon tea that elegantly wraps a winter afternoon
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ハイアット リージェンシー 東京 will offer a limited-time festive afternoon tea at "Nineteen Eighty Lounge & Bar" from Dec. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027. Guests can enjoy 5 sweets by ピエール・エルメ・パリ and 5 savory items specially prepared by the chef for 7,500 yen (including tax and service charge).
[LOGOS HD] Launching the specified subsidiary "Courage Home" that took over the business. Large-scale campaign to expand market share through DX and technology fusion
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株式会社ロゴスホールディングス announced that its wholly owned subsidiary クラージュホーム株式会社, which took over the business, fully launched on Oct. 1, 2026. Aiming to expand market share by fusing DX and housing technology, it will run the large-scale "GO! GO! GO! Campaign" starting Oct. 31.
Your words will color next year's Hakata Dontaku! Seeking submissions for the subtitle of the 66th "Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival"!
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福岡市民の祭り振興会 announced it is seeking submissions for the subtitle of the 66th "Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival," to be held in Reiwa 9. Eligibility is open to anyone interested in Hakata Dontaku, and the selected entrant will be recognized at an awards ceremony and receive a prize.
Fukuoka Kentei applications open Nov. 1! Exam period for Beginner and Intermediate-Advanced levels expands from 1 day to 7 days
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Applications for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Fukuoka Kentei open on Nov. 1, and the exam period for the Beginner and Intermediate-Advanced levels will expand from 1 day to 7 days. A new "Children's category" for elementary school students and younger is also being established, and students living in or attending school in Fukuoka City will take the exam free of charge.
Godot strengthens its R&D structure by welcoming Adrian David, an Oxford University and OIST alumnus, as Chief Scientist
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Godot, Inc. (株式会社Godot), which conducts research on behavioral principles and develops physical AI, announced that it will welcome Adrian David, an Oxford University and OIST alumnus, as Chief Scientist effective Nov. 1, 2026, entrusting him with overseeing research activities spanning Japan, the United States and Europe.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
Came to Japan in 2015
In 2023, expanded to Vienna, Austria
In 2024, also expanded to New York, United States
In 2026, it was also selected as a World Economic Forum "Technology Pioneer 2026"
Warm your heart and body with "Sugar Doll"♪ Seasonal event begins
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株式会社グローバルギア has launched a seasonal event in its dress-up and raising game "Sugar Doll," and has also begun selling background packs themed around baths and circuses.
The hugely popular bonus returns! With an original mini drawstring pouch featuring the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime design [Reservations open Monday, Nov. 2] 柿安ダイニング "Kuroge Wagyu Mugen Beef Hot Pot Bento"
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柿安ダイニング, the prepared foods brand of 株式会社柿安本店, will begin selling the "Kuroge Wagyu Mugen Beef Hot Pot Bento" with bonus items featuring the "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" anime design. Web reservations open on Nov. 2, and bonus items include an original mini drawstring pouch and an acrylic coaster.
[Rimo合同会社] Strengthens product structure: Shun Hosaka appointed new CPO, moving to a 3-person structure of CEO, CTO and CPO
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Rimo合同会社, which operates the AI meeting-minutes service "Rimo," appointed Shun Hosaka as its new CPO effective Oct. 1, 2026, and moved to a 3-person structure of CEO, CTO and CPO.
グロービング株式会社's research paper on the adoption of generative AI in companies accepted for publication in the 情報処理学会 journal
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A research paper on the adoption of generative AI in companies by Keisuke Tsunoda, an employee of グロービング株式会社, has been accepted for publication in the 情報処理学会 journal.
- オルディ株式会社's official Instagram reaches 10,000 followers! - Sharing handy ways to use plastic bags and information useful for daily life.
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オルディ株式会社's official Instagram account "Fuku-chan. | Poly Bag Tips!" announced that it has reached 10,000 followers. Achieved in Oct. 2026, with 242 posts.
[札幌みその] A surprising 200 yen off! "Rich Miso Tantanmen" is a limited-time deal! Nov. 2 (Mon.) to Nov. 13 (Fri.), 2026!
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札幌みその, operated by 株式会社グランキュイジーヌ, will run a campaign from Nov. 2 to Nov. 13, 2026, offering its "Rich Miso Tantanmen" at 200 yen off the regular price.
Launch of comprehensive wellness service "DRIVER'S WELLNESS" supporting the safety, health and long-term employment of professional drivers
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株式会社COSPAウエルネス has begun offering "DRIVER'S WELLNESS," a corporate wellness service supporting the safety, health and long-term employment of professional drivers, from Nov. 1, 2026.
[Opens Nov. 20] Oita-born, always-crowded malatang specialty shop "福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯" finally opens in Shizuoka Prefecture! Expanding across the country with a goal of 100 stores nationwide
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TPS株式会社 announced that it will bring 福恩麻辣湯, an Oita-born malatang specialty shop, to Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 20, 2026. The brand currently has a 50-store system nationwide and aims to expand to 100 stores in the future.
Bringing "the joy of making" and "a reward of your choice" to the year-end and New Year table
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ベル ジャポン株式会社 has released a collaboration video featuring Shima Tasan and Riz-chan for its cream cheese brand "Kiri," and is running the "Gohoubi Marche Campaign."
Facts
Loved in Japan for more than 40 years
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Until Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
Purchases of eligible products totaling 300 yen (tax included) or more
[Large-scale men's health survey of 1,000 men] About 3 in 4 do nothing even when they have concerns: Ｄクリニック launches "MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT"!
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In a survey of 1,000 men aged 40 to 79, Ｄクリニック found that about 3 in 4 of those with concerns about ED or urination were taking no action, and has launched the "MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT."
Facts
1,000 men aged 40 to 79 nationwide (250 in each age group)
About 3 in 4 of those with concerns (ED 73%, urination 74%)
株式会社東栄住宅 will speak at the "S.O.R.A. Summit" hosted by 東京都 on Nov. 10, where it will present its "R-Evolve Pile" initiative, which reuses removed concrete utility poles as ground improvement piles for housing.
Is inflation affecting workplace year-end parties too? Over 80% of those planning to attend who know last year's fee expect a "fee increase"
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According to a survey conducted by ミクステンド株式会社, over 80% of people who plan to attend a workplace year-end party and know last year's fee expect the fee to rise again this year because of inflation. Meanwhile, only just under 50% of the planned organizers indicated a possible increase, and the most common increase was 500 yen or more but less than 1,000 yen.
Facts
We received 8,541 valid responses
It was found that 79.7% of all respondents want to attend this year's workplace year-end party
[Event Report] Iwate Prefecture-hosted seminar on forest fires and use of fire-damaged wood. Reporting on the current state of fire-damaged wood use based on scientific data and practice. A site inspection tour will also be held in November
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株式会社森未来 planned and ran the forest fire and fire-damaged wood use seminar hosted by Iwate Prefecture. Toward recovery from the Ofunato fire, reports covered strength verification of fire-damaged wood based on scientific data and examples of promoting its use through corporate partnerships by TEAM Forest Regeneration Ofunato.
Facts
Forest damage area of 3,370 ha
Friday, July 24, 2026
About 1,200 square meters of plywood made from fire-damaged wood
About 20 companies now participate
The volume of timber harvested from 1 ha of cedar forest (about 300 m³
9 nursery facilities in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, introduce the childcare ICT service "CoDMON (コドモン)" from Nov. 2. It has spread to 775 municipalities nationwide, a total of 13 within Tochigi Prefecture
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株式会社コドモン announced that 9 nursery facilities in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, have introduced the ICT service "CoDMON" from Nov. 2, 2026. This brings the number of adopting municipalities within Tochigi Prefecture to a total of 13, and the service has spread to 775 municipalities nationwide.
Facts
9 nursery facilities in Tochigi City
Introduced from Nov. 2, 2026
A total of 13 municipalities within Tochigi Prefecture
Original clear file and trading card for Yuta Watanabe presented as gifts: Second campaign commemorating his appointment as 鈴廣 Kamaboko Ambassador
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鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold the second campaign commemorating professional basketball player Yuta Watanabe's appointment as "Fish Protein Alliance 鈴廣 Kamaboko Ambassador," giving an original clear file and trading card to customers who purchase eligible products at its online shop from Nov. 1 to 27, 2026.
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 29, 2026, 焼肉こじま離れ大阪福島店 is offering a limited-time perk of one free organizer for party reservations of 6 or more. It includes 3 courses priced from 5,000 yen to 8,000 yen, all-you-can-drink, and all-you-can-eat kamado rice.
Making upcycled food a new industry. ASTRA FOOD PLAN joins the "Upcycled Food Association."
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ASTRA FOOD PLAN株式会社 has joined the 一般社団法人アップサイクルフード協会, established in July 2026, and its President and CEO Chihiro Kano has become a director. About 160 people attended the founding announcement event held on Oct. 28.
Facts
Established in July 2026
About 160 people attended, in person and online combined
In June 2025, the "Food Tech Public-Private Council Upcycled Food Working Team (hereafter, WT)" was launched
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026,
97 attendees on site
Approximately 63 online attendees
A device that dries and sterilizes food in just 10 seconds
Taking AI use to the next stage with a "company-specific AI"! Launching 2 intermediate-level generative AI training courses [effectively from 10,000 yen with subsidy]
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CLINKS株式会社 will begin 2 practical generative AI training courses for intermediate users (an in-house AI design course and a Google tools integration automation course) on Nov. 2, 2026. Using a subsidy from the 厚生労働省, the effective burden is reduced.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Effectively from 10,000 yen (tax included)*
Regular price (tax included) ... 88,000 yen
Regular price (tax included) ... 110,000 yen
Effective burden when using the subsidy ... 15,500 yen
[Hello Kitty × BRiOSS] A "Hello Kitty limited design" charm lift goes on sale in limited quantities!
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株式会社多田 will release a Sanrio "Hello Kitty" design charm lift from its beauty accessories brand BRiOSS in limited quantities. Sales begin in early November 2026 at LOFT, ドン・キホーテ and other stores. The price is 4,378 yen (tax included).
株式会社ElevationSpace relocated its Tokyo branch office to a new office in Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026, in order to expand its business and accelerate engineer hiring.
[Event Exhibit] Skincare brand "Eternum" (エテルナム), conceived from regenerative medicine research, exhibits at "Lula Summit 2026" for the 2nd consecutive year! The reality of aesthetic medicine you can ask about "directly" and "casually."
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株式会社エテルナム will exhibit its skincare brand "エテルナム," conceived from regenerative medicine research, and its medical-institution-exclusive line "エテルナムDR" at "Lula Summit 2026" for the 2nd consecutive year.
GINZUBA（ギンズバ） holds a limited-time promotion at 8 イセタン ミラー メイク＆コスメティクス stores! Starts Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
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Hair care brand "GINZUBA" from トリコ株式会 will hold a limited-time promotion at 8 イセタン ミラー メイク＆コスメティクス stores from Nov. 4, 2026 to Jan. 19, 2027. It will sell limited sets and hold hair and scalp check events by hairstylists.
株式会社Domuz begins offering "Flower & Green Concierge," where a dedicated representative responds to corporate flower and plant concerns
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株式会社Domuz has begun offering "Flower & Green Concierge," which supports corporate customers from flower and plant consultation through to arrangement. A dedicated representative handles requests, and as a member benefit, eligible products are 10% OFF.
Facts
10% OFF
Monthly fee: 980 yen (tax included)
The monthly fee is free for 6 months from the membership registration date
[New release] New flavor "Ume" (plum) of strong carbonated water "OZA SODA" appears in limited quantities!
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株式会社ライフドリンク カンパニー will begin selling the limited-quantity unsweetened strong carbonated water "OZA SODA Ume" at the LIFEDRINKオンラインストア from Nov. 2, 2026.
Don't Stop Sports joins as a cooperating organization in an empirical study on online abuse directed at athletes
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一般社団法人スポーツを止めるな will participate as a cooperating organization in an empirical study on online abuse directed at athletes, conducted by 株式会社Japan Nexus Intelligence and 東京大学 スポーツ先端科学連携研究機構 (UTSSI).
Facts
Since its founding in 2020
"1252 Project"
The research period is planned to be about 2 years
First installment of "seju ID-photo-style random bromides" returns as "Vol.1+"; sold together with the second installment at convenience stores nationwide through Nov. 30
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seju, a production unit within GROVE株式会社, has begun selling "Vol.1+," a renewed edition of the first installment of ID-photo-style random bromides, and the second installment "Vol.2" at convenience stores nationwide. Both products are available for a limited time through Nov. 30, 2026.
AGEST launches free trial version "AGEST ZERO TEST Lite" that automates before-and-after comparison following patch application with just a URL input, in response to the tense cybersecurity situation
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株式会社AGEST has begun offering "AGEST ZERO TEST Lite," a free trial version of "AGEST ZERO TEST," a cloud-based tool that automates before-and-after comparison testing after security patches are applied.
Facts
We began offering "AGEST ZERO TEST" on Sept. 28, 2026
Offering start date: Nov. 2, 2026
A paid version is scheduled for release in Jan. 2027
[aimerfeel] Christmas Lingerie Collection 2026 now available♡ Reserve eligible items for 10 times the points & free shipping!
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Lingerie brand aimerfeel, operated by ソックコウベ株式会社, has unveiled its holiday collection for the 2026 Christmas season, "Christmas Collection 2026." Pre-order items come with 10 times points and free shipping.
Facts
10 times points
Cumulative sales of 20 million units in the series
A lifestyle where you can move around the condominium with just your face: "Luxente Shinjuku," equipped with the face recognition security service "FreeiD" as standard, the first in the Luxente series, is completed
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Tokyu Livable announced that "Luxente Shinjuku," a newly built condominium for sale equipped with the face recognition security service "FreeiD" as standard, will be completed in October 2026.
Taisho Pharmaceutical to release "THE MYTOL Winter Coffret 2026" in limited quantities from Nov. 2
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Taisho Pharmaceutical will sell the limited-quantity coffret "THE MYTOL Winter Coffret 2026," the first collaboration between its anti-aging care brand "THE MYTOL" and YA-MAN's beauty device brand "mysé," for 50,000 yen on its own online store from Nov. 2, 2026.
Prefectural representatives who won through regional qualifiers across Japan have been decided! The 45th National Sake Tasting Championship, which determines Japan's top sake taster, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Ariake, Tokyo, for the ultimate showdown of sake tasting!
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日本酒造組合中央会 will hold the 45th National Sake Tasting Championship on Nov. 14 in Ariake, Tokyo. In addition to representatives who won through regional qualifiers, university and corporate teams will also take part in a competition to distinguish the taste and aroma of sake.
Facts
45th
Approximately 1,600 liquor manufacturers nationwide
"JAL SELECTION Salt Vanilla Ice Cream" newly released on JAL Shopping
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株式会社JALUX will put "JAL SELECTION Salt Vanilla Ice Cream," which was offered for a limited time in the international JAL First Class lounges at Haneda and Narita airports, on general sale on JAL Shopping from Nov. 2, 2026.
ORENDA WORLD proposes using a closed-network AI environment built on "Katsurao Sovereign AI" for local governments and companies handling highly confidential information
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Prompted by the disclosure of critical PHP vulnerabilities, 株式会社ORENDA WORLD proposed that local governments and companies use a closed-network AI environment built on "Katsurao Sovereign AI," and outlined 3 perspectives on information management.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
June 2026
2 vulnerabilities
Companies mentioned：株式会社ORENDA WORLD、ORENDA WORLD、ORENDA WORLD Inc.
LINE stickers of 挨拶状ドットコム's official character "Kagamin" now on sale!
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株式会社グリーティングワークス began selling LINE stickers themed on 挨拶状ドットコム's official character "Kagamin" on Nov. 1, 2026. The set has 40 stickers in total and is priced at 70 LINE coins or 190 yen.
Advance into the abyss. Razer Mako X extends the world of "End of Abyss" beyond the screen
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Razer collaborated with Section 9 Interactive, developer of the sci-fi action-adventure game "End of Abyss," and released the desktop gaming speaker Razer Mako X.
Playful work: Bringing SOU・SOU's sense of fun to the aesthetics of Oribe.
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Kyoto-based textile brand SOU・SOU will sell samue work clothes, created in collaboration with Kosho-ji temple in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward, a temple associated with Furuta Oribe, from Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
From noon on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
¥17,900 (tax included)
¥7,900 (tax included)
¥13,900 (tax included)
¥1,890 (tax included)
Period: Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
[Chicken Restaurant Specialist トリヤマルハチ] Recommended for year-end and New Year parties! Courses with all-you-can-drink from 2,500 yen! Reservations open for banquet courses where you can enjoy hot pots and chicken dishes
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Fukuoka-based chicken restaurant specialist トリヤマルハチ has opened reservations for 6 banquet courses for the year-end and New Year party season. It offers plans with all-you-can-drink from 2,500 yen and a wide range of menus including motsunabe, mizutaki and fugu hot pot.
Facts
Motsunabe course / with all-you-can-drink: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Mizutaki course / with all-you-can-drink: 6,000 yen (tax included)
Fugu hot pot course / with all-you-can-drink: 7,000 yen (tax included)
Daytime-only course / with all-you-can-drink: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Fukuoka-based chicken restaurant specialist トリヤマルハチ will hold a campaign for a limited time from Nov. 9 to 20, 2026, cutting the price of "Hakata Mizutaki" from the regular 1,490 yen (tax included) to 880 yen (tax included).
Sales begin of the shared resort membership "Dear Wan Owner's Club," which proposes a new resort life of building memories together with your beloved dog
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Originalリソルの森株式会社は、愛犬同伴可能なシェア型リゾート会員権「Dear Wan Owner’s Club」の販売を2026年11月2日より開始する。限定10口で、価格は13,475,000円（税込）。
Facts
Starts Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
All 10 buildings
Used by a total of more than 10,000 customers
Over 20 years
24 nights of resort stays per year
Selling 10 limited units
Sale price: 13,475,000 yen per unit (tax included)
Companies mentioned：リソルの森株式会社、Sport & Do Resort リソルの森
AI data agent "Squadbase" refreshes its logo and brand color
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Squadbase株式会社 has refreshed the logo and brand color of its AI data agent platform "Squadbase." The new logo consists of a geometric symbol mark based on the katakana spelling and a color scheme built on Japanese indigo, and it is being rolled out gradually from the official website.
[Audience Invited] "Joint Reverse & Answer Pitch" event by SKIP Focus participating companies to be held on Nov. 16
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STATION Ai株式会社 will hold a "Joint Reverse & Answer Pitch" event with participating companies of SKIP Focus Cohort 3 on Nov. 16, 2026. Two companies, Sumitomo Riko and Yamazaki Mazak, will present challenges, and 10 startups will propose solutions.
Quantum simulator adopted in NEDO's "NEDO Prize-Based Program / Development of Social Problem Solutions Using Quantum Computers 2"
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The quantum simulator Qaptiva 800, provided by 株式会社インテリジェントウェイブ, has been adopted in NEDO's "NEDO Prize-Based Program / Development of Social Problem Solutions Using Quantum Computers 2."
Jointly developing a new mobility "license-free × delivery-ready" three-wheeled specified small motorized bicycle, "WIZMO™"
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glafit株式会社 and 椿本チエイン have launched full-scale development of "WIZMO," a three-wheeled specified small motorized bicycle that requires no license and is suited to delivery use. With domestic manufacturers ending production of 50cc mopeds in Oct. 2025, it is aimed at the end of fiscal 2027 as a next-generation mobility option to help ease labor shortages.
Sony Business Networks significantly updates its SaaS management service "Assist SaaS Manager"
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Sony Business Networks has significantly updated "Assist SaaS Manager," the SaaS management service of its corporate ICT solutions brand "NURO Biz." It expanded the number of SaaS applications that can be integrated via API to more than 400, and strengthened governance and security features, including automation of account issuance and deletion, shadow IT detection and monitoring of externally shared files.
Facts
Expanded the number of API-integrable SaaS applications to more than 400
84.5% of companies have adopted 6 or more SaaS applications
Supports provisioning and deprovisioning for more than 200 SaaS applications
Automatically detects accounts that have gone 45 or more days since last use
Finally opens Thursday, Nov. 5! "The 21st Refugee Film Festival 2026" to livestream opening screening talk event with Tao Okamoto and Gakuto Yonemoto on YouTube!
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国連UNHCR協会 announced that it will livestream on YouTube the talk event at the opening screening of the "21st Refugee Film Festival 2026," which opens on Nov. 5. The speakers are Tao Okamoto and Gakuto Yonemoto.
Facts
21st Refugee Film Festival 2026
79th Cannes Film Festival
Has screened 279 films to date
More than 100,000 people in total have participated
8 films in the spotlight
32 days from Thursday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 6
6 sessions in total, free to attend
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 国連UNHCR協会、国連UNHCR協会、国連難民高等弁務官（UNHCR）駐日事務所、独立行政法人 国際協力機構（JICA）、TBSテレビ、Amazon Prime Video、Netflix、Disney＋、TOHOシネマズ、イタリア文化会館・アニェッリホール
Earth hacks, V Point Marketing and BALDR begin a demonstration of decarbonization behavior change using "purchase and behavior big data × AI"
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Three companies, Earth hacks, V Point Marketing and BALDR, will begin a demonstration project on decarbonization behavior change using purchase and behavior big data and AI, as part of the Ministry of the Environment's "Deco-katsu" promotion project. Specifically, they will verify the impact on purchasing behavior of displaying the "Decabo Score" in "Reshitame" and in physical stores, and develop an AI agent to make CFP calculation more efficient.