TikTok holds a global campaign with the film "Godzilla -0.0" on "TikTok Spotlight" in 10 countries and regions. First collaboration with a Japanese live-action film
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TikTok will launch a global campaign using the film "Godzilla -0.0" and "TikTok Spotlight" in 10 countries and regions from Nov. 3, 2026. This is the first collaboration with a Japanese live-action film, with promotions through a post campaign and search features.
Report on the greeting campaign by Goody (October 2026)
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沖縄バスケットボール株式会社 visited nursery schools and elementary and junior high schools in 4 municipalities in southern Okinawa's main island in October and carried out a morning greeting campaign as part of its "Oki-Nawa" activities.
[Koikeya Snack "10% Extra Festival" Kicks Off] First round: "Koikeya Pride Potato" and "Karamucho/Suppamucho" start extra-volume sales one after another from Nov. 2!
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株式会社湖池屋 is launching a "10% Extra Festival" in gratitude to customers, and as the first round will release the "Koikeya Pride Potato" and "Karamucho/Suppamucho Chips" series in 10% larger packages from Nov. 2, 2026.
[Z-Kai Correspondence Courses] Request materials for the Z-Kai Programming Series and get 2 programming drill books free!
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株式会社Ｚ会 is running a materials-request campaign for the "Z-Kai Programming Series" from Oct. 21 to Nov. 28, 2026, giving participants 2 programming drill books and a booklet for parents free of charge.
Commemorative giveaway campaign for the "Hotto Motto" "Free Large and Medium Rice Portion Campaign," held on Hotto Motto's official X and Instagram
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株式会社プレナス is holding a giveaway campaign on its official social media (X and Instagram), with meal vouchers and tablets as prizes, to commemorate the "Free Large and Medium Rice Portion Campaign" at the takeout bento chain "Hotto Motto."
ブルガリ ドルチ to launch "Festive Season Collection 2026" and "Il Panettone" from Thursday, Nov. 12
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ブルガリ ドルチ will release the holiday-season chocolate collection "Festive Season Collection 2026" and the traditional sweet "Il Panettone" from Nov. 12, 2026.
[J:COM STREAM] To mark the release of the film "Godzilla -0.0," all 32 titles including "Godzilla -1.0" now streaming with unlimited viewing!
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J:COM is streaming 32 past titles, including "Godzilla -1.0," with unlimited viewing on its video streaming service "J:COM STREAM" to mark the release of the film "Godzilla -0.0" on Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Nationwide release on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (holiday)
For more than 70 years
Surpassed 7.6 billion yen in domestic box office revenue
Worldwide box office revenue topped 16 billion yen
freee provides "freee Accounting" and "freee HR" as hometown tax donation return gifts for Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
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freee株式会社 announced that it will offer the cloud accounting software "freee Accounting (for sole proprietors)" and the cloud HR and labor software "freee HR" as hometown tax donation return gifts for Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. Applications open on Nov. 2, 2026, with the aim of supporting back-office work for sole proprietors and freelancers.
Super long-seller "Gokō to Zenryō" (by Mizuki Tsujimura) finally surpasses 1.5 million copies in total. Limited sticker giveaway fair also decided.
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"Gokō to Zenryō" by Mizuki Tsujimura has surpassed 1.5 million copies in cumulative circulation, and a limited sticker giveaway fair will be held to commemorate it.
Facts
Cumulative circulation of 1.5 million copies
Commemorative work for the 15th anniversary of the author's career
[BEB by 星野リゾート] Graduation trips are worth taking again and again! Selling again this year the "Students Only! BEB Graduation Trip Eco-Hiiki Plan," supporting students in making memories despite rising prices
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星野リゾート's "BEB by 星野リゾート" will sell the student-only graduation trip lodging plan "Students Only! BEB Graduation Trip Eco-Hiiki Plan" from Jan. 4 to Mar. 31, 2027. Offered at all 4 facilities, it is a set package including activities and breakfast, supporting memory-making amid rising prices.
Facts
Jan. 4, 2027
Mar. 31
July 2026
All 4 BEB facilities
47% of the total
21%
5%
From 11,700 yen
From 8,800 yen
From 11,200 yen
From 10,000 yen
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、BEB by 星野リゾート、BEB5沖縄瀬良垣、BEB5門司港、BEB5軽井沢、BEB5土浦、サークルアップ
For chicken, go to FamilyMart! Easy to hold in one hand, affordable, and highly satisfying! With its proprietary thin-coating technology, it is crunchy outside and juicy inside! You'll know when you taste it: the "exceptional meaty texture" of the new "Kara-Age Skewer" debuts at 180 yen including tax!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch the "Kara-Age Skewer," which is crunchy outside and juicy inside thanks to its proprietary thin-coating technology, at about 16,500 stores nationwide from Nov. 3, 2026, at 180 yen including tax.
[ホテルメトロポリタン] Begins selling the "teppay Start Commemorative Plan," a good-value stay available only with on-site payment
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To mark the introduction of JR東日本's new code payment service "teppay," ホテルメトロポリタン will begin selling a special accommodation plan from Nov. 2, 2026, that is cheaper than usual and available only with on-site payment.
To commemorate the release of the 4th Album "BE:4U"! BE:FIRST x JOYSOUND collaboration campaign held! Select songs on the Kyoku Navi app for a chance to win a signed poster on the spot!
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To commemorate the release of BE:FIRST's 4th album "BE:4U," the online karaoke service "JOYSOUND" from 株式会社エクシング will hold a collaboration campaign starting Nov. 2 with signed posters as prizes.
To commemorate the release of the 5th single "Lovely Season"! 原因は自分にある。 x JOYSOUND collaboration campaign held! Sing for a chance to win original wallpaper images and heart-shaped acrylic boards!
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A collaboration campaign between the online karaoke service "JOYSOUND" from 株式会社エクシング and the idol group "原因は自分にある。" is being held, offering original wallpaper images and acrylic boards as prizes to commemorate the release of their 5th single "Lovely Season."
To commemorate the release of the 6th ORIGINAL FULL ALBUM "POPS"! Mrs. GREEN APPLE x JOYSOUND collaboration campaign held!
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To commemorate the release of Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 6th original full album "POPS," the online karaoke service "JOYSOUND" from 株式会社エクシング will hold a collaboration campaign starting Nov. 2. By participating at karaoke stores or through the app "Bunseki Saiten JOYSOUND," participants can win original acrylic boards and wallpaper images.
Facts
30 winners by lottery
3 people chosen by lottery
Starting today, Monday, Nov. 2
Campaign period: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 11:00
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027, 23:59
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシング、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、JOYSOUND、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、X Corp.、Twitter, Inc.
セルジュ ルタンス counter to reopen after renovation on Saturday, Nov. 14, on the 1st-floor fragrance floor of "Perfumerie Sukiya" Ichibancho store
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The セルジュ・ルタンス counter will reopen after renovation on the 1st-floor fragrance floor on Nov. 14, in conjunction with the full-store renovation of the cosmetics select shop "Perfumerie Sukiya" Ichibancho store.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14
Suggested retail price: 57,090 yen (including tax)
Suggested retail price: 23,320 yen (including tax)
Suggested retail price: 34,540 yen (including tax)
[GEORGE’S] Nostalgic and pop Christmas market event to be held from Monday, Nov. 2!
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GEORGE’S from 株式会社アダストリア will hold a nostalgic and pop Christmas market event from Nov. 2, selling limited metallic items and simultaneously holding a POP UP STORE for the Tuxton brand by HARVEST.
Facts
Operating more than 40 multi-brands
Operating about 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] 10th-floor "HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON" to reopen after renovation on Wednesday, Nov. 11! Prestige lines from brands proposing a new approach to beauty, "longevity," come together
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The 10th-floor "HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON" at Hankyu Umeda Main Store will reopen after renovation on Nov. 11, 2026, bringing together prestige brands such as コスメデコルテ and クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ under the new concept of "longevity."
[Survey on Developing Subordinates] Do old-style methods of guidance still work today? 45.0% answer "don't work" or "don't work very well"
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In a survey on developing subordinates conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and ガイアシステム, 45.0% of respondents said the guidance methods used on them when they were young do not work on today's subordinates. In addition, 43.0% have never systematically learned how to train people, and 20.0% feel that what needs to be taught has changed due to the spread of AI.
Facts
Targeting 100 men and women nationwide
43.0% of respondents answered "I have not particularly learned anything"
20.0% said "what needs to be taught has changed"
48.0% said "attitude toward work and way of thinking"
Chidori's Nobu: "I'm getting goosebumps from the dirty jokes." He raves about the "momoiro rakugo" depicting romance in a housing complex performed by Burumaa Konno; Langjatai's Kunisaki's stunning performance leaves the studio in shock! Daigo: "This is amazing"
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On "Chance no Jikan" #384, broadcast on the ABEMA SPECIAL channel with Chidori as MCs, Burumaa Konno, Langjatai's Kunisaki and others performed "momoiro rakugo" as part of the 2nd installment of "Super Rakugo to Learn Human Karma: Engei Momoiro Yose," astonishing the studio. The new segment "Short-Title Impressions" was also aired.
A seminar titled "Practice and Key Points of Whistleblowing Investigations" by Takashi Ugajin, attorney (Japan and New York State) at 宇賀神国際法律事務所, will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar titled "Practice and Key Points of Whistleblowing Investigations" by attorney Takashi Ugajin of 宇賀神国際法律事務所 on Dec. 4, 2026.
How about a fluffy Pomeranian at home? A healing lottery that dog lovers and Pomeranian fans must see is finally here♪
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On "カプくじオンライン," operated by 株式会社カプコン, Pomeranian goods by illustrator "Manga Inu" go on sale, with 17 kinds of prizes including a plush toy about 30cm long, with sales starting Nov. 6, 2026.
DMM GAMES launches 10th anniversary campaign for "Bungo to Alchemist"! New story added about "Search for Faust's Alchemy Book"!
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DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, launched the 10th anniversary campaign for "Bungo to Alchemist" on Nov. 1, adding a new story and limited-edition outfits.
The e-book version, volume 8, of the radio program "TMNETWORK Skele Radio," with fun music talk by TMNETWORK, goes on sale
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株式会社リットーミュージック released volume 8 of the e-book version of TMNETWORK's radio program "TMNETWORK Skele Radio" on Nov. 2, 2026. The series is planned to run 9 volumes in total and contains music talk by Takashi Utsunomiya, Tetsuya Komuro and Naoto Kine.
An easy-to-understand power semiconductor textbook arrives! "Introduction to Power Semiconductor Devices" published
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株式会社近代科学社 will release the textbook "Introduction to Power Semiconductor Devices," which explains power semiconductor devices, on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
196 pages of main text
2,800 yen (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社近代科学社、富士電機株式会社、(国)産業技術総合研究所、筑波大学、North Carolina State University、科学情報出版株式会社、S＆T出版株式会社、株式会社シーエムシー出版、株式会社エヌ・ティー・エス、Woodhead Publishing、Springer International Publishing
A practice-style textbook for beginners taking on Statistics Certification (R) Grade 3! "Starting from Junior High Level: Statistics Certification (R) Grade 3 Preparation, Basics of Data Analysis" published
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株式会社近代科学社 will release the practice-style textbook for Statistics Certification Grade 3 preparation, "Starting from Junior High Level: Statistics Certification (R) Grade 3 Preparation, Basics of Data Analysis," on Oct. 31, 2026.
Let's Xmas party, everyone! Cast a spell on the pure white winter...★ The December issue of Nakayoshi features cute Amu-chan on the cover♪ The bonus is a "Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker" sticker book set!
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Announcement of the December issue of Kodansha's girls' manga magazine "Nakayoshi." The cover features Amu-chan, and the bonus is a "Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker" sticker book set. In addition to introductions of new serials and one-shot works, information on the release of the "Tora ni Tsubasa" movie is also included.
Serviced housing for seniors "Cocofump Series" opens 2 new locations
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株式会社学研ココファン opened 2 new locations of its serviced housing for seniors "Cocofump Series" in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. As a result, the number of locations operated nationwide has reached 250, and the number of rooms has reached 13,290.
Facts
The number of locations operated nationwide is 250
The number of rooms has reached 13,290
On Nov. 1, 2026
The 9th location in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
The 8th location opened in Hyogo Prefecture
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Entrepreneurs support junior and senior high school students' "want to try" spirit. NExTeens to hold a course for students and teachers in Sendai on Nov. 7 [EO North Japan NExTeens]
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一般社団法人EO North Japan and 11 co-sponsoring companies will hold a "Student Entrepreneur Boot Camp" for junior and senior high school students and an education workshop for teachers and staff in Sendai on Nov. 7, 2026. This is part of the NExTeens program, offering hands-on education through interaction with entrepreneurs and inquiry-based learning.
Facts
11 co-sponsoring companies
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Members: 69
Total sales: about 64.4 billion yen
Total employees: 5,341
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人EO North Japan、株式会社メディカルネット、株式会社クオレガ、株式会社Wasshoi Lab、株式会社コー・ワークス、菱光リフト東北株式会社、エンスペース株式会社、株式会社デュナミス、株式会社オーナー、株式会社LITA、株式会社ゼンシン、株式会社Uchi care、株式会社ファーストテンプル、サスケ・ヒューマンディレクション株式会社、株式会社MAKOTO Prime、palplat株式会社、株式会社ダイブ、常盤木学園高等学校、日本シーム株式会社、Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Survey on regional relocation among seniors in the Tokyo metropolitan area | Balancing nature orientation and daily convenience is key
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A survey by 株式会社ネオマーケティング of people aged 50 to 75 living in the Tokyo metropolitan area who wish to relocate to regional areas. Balancing nature orientation and daily convenience is considered important, and "small and medium-sized regional cities" are the most popular destination. Shortages of shopping and medical and nursing care services are cited as concerns, and many call for information provision and cost subsidies from local governments.
"ちゃんこ江戸沢" Kyushu Basho Fair to be held Nov. 8 (Sun.) to Nov. 22 (Sun.)
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"ちゃんこ江戸沢" will hold a fair from Nov. 8 to 22 in line with the Kyushu Basho, selling 4 Kyushu specialties including chicken chanko hot pot in tonkotsu soup.
A new health hub is born in the Kariya area! Personal gym "THE PERSONAL GYM刈谷店" opens!
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First fit株式会社 will open the personal gym "THE PERSONAL GYM刈谷店" in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. It offers industry-lowest-class pricing, a high retention rate, collaboration with medical and nutrition professionals, and ample amenities, and aims to revitalize the region through health management partnerships with local companies and sports promotion.
Facts
Original1回あたり6,500円
7,150 yen including tax
A retention rate of over 90%
Up to 2 people at the same time
Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：First fit株式会社、THE PERSONAL GYM、トヨタグループ、ツエーゲン金沢
Under the auspices of the フィンランド大使館! "FINLAND FAIR" wrapped in Nordic warmth to be held at ナショナル麻布 main store from Fri., Nov. 6 to Sun., Nov. 15!
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ナショナル麻布株式会社 will hold "FINLAND FAIR" at its main store from Nov. 6 to 15 under the auspices of the フィンランド大使館, selling Finnish food products and household goods.
Report on 浦和レッズ co-hosted event: job-hunting futsal
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On Oct. 22, 2026, 株式会社ConextMarkting co-hosted a "job-hunting futsal" event with 浦和レッズ, attended by 4 companies and 44 students. In a satisfaction survey, 95% of students and 100% of companies said they were satisfied.
SHE announces new mission "Update how people live in this country," expands business into the AI×AEW field and launches new growth strategy
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SHE株式会社 announced a new mission, "Update how people live in this country," and set out a new growth strategy that includes business expansion into the AI×AEW field and the launch of "SHE Growth Studio," a marketing support business for corporate clients.
Facts
Over 50 job skills
A community of 250,000 women
Companies mentioned：SHE株式会社、SHElikes、SHE Growth Studio、SHE WORKS
Making the local "Moma flute" your own unique color: Hakata doll maker Hiromine Nakamura and Tsuyazaki doll maker Shohei Harada share the joy of craftsmanship with children
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On Nov. 9, 株式会社明治産業 will hold a "Next Traditional 2026" outreach class at Tsuyazaki Elementary School in Fukutsu, Fukuoka Prefecture, with Hakata doll maker Hiromine Nakamura and Tsuyazaki doll maker Shohei Harada as instructors. This educational and cultural support activity, jointly run by the company and ラブエフエム国際放送株式会社, lets children learn the joy of traditional crafts by painting a "Moma flute."
ドコモSMTBネット銀行 announces short-term investment campaign for corporate 2-month yen time deposits
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 will start a short-term investment campaign for corporate yen time deposits (2-month term) on Nov. 2, 2026. The campaign period runs through Dec. 27 of the same year, and the interest rate on the initial deposit is 1.10% per year after tax. It has also already introduced FIDO2-compliant passkey authentication.
SPA DAMAI, a spa in Daikanyama operated by 株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ, will offer the 120-minute course "DAMAI Holiday Journey," combining body and facial treatments, for a limited time from Nov. 2 to Dec. 25, 2026. The regular price of 81,600 yen (tax included) is discounted 30% to 57,120 yen (tax included), and the course comes with a mini tube set of the Christmas-limited coffret "Holiday Gift 2026."
Let's end the "which anime should I watch this season?" problem. Popular new fall anime get banner comments and line the streets of Shibuya! Appearing on the [Shibuya] UC Chikavision from Mon., Nov. 2
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dアニメストア has added banner comments to the key visuals of 67 new fall anime titles and, from Nov. 2, is running large outdoor advertising on the UC Chikavision at Shibuya Scramble Square. It is also holding the "#dアニメ帯コメント大賞" campaign, which invites viewers to post their impressions on X.
〈GIGI〉 to hold grand opening of new store "GIGI MARUNOUCHI" on Fri., Nov. 6
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〈GIGI〉, a meaningful jewelry brand operated by 株式会社white office, will hold the grand opening of its new store "GIGI MARUNOUCHI" inside Shin-Marunouchi Building in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2026.
What do you change in the interview to be chosen by the candidates you want to hire? Miraiboost and Enlighten hold a free seminar on training recruiters through AI use and live interview demonstrations
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株式会社ミライブースト and 株式会社エンライブン will hold a free online seminar on training recruiters that combines AI use with live interview demonstrations.
【Making furniture purchases more accessible】Assembly should not be a burden on customers. Assembled furniture delivery service branded as "DEKITA"!
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Bon Furniture Co., Ltd. (株式会社ぼん家具) will brand its assembled furniture delivery service as "DEKITA" from Nov. 2, 2026, covering more than 6,000 items. It is also launching the "DEKITA Tsunagu Project" in cooperation with special needs schools in Wakayama Prefecture, building a circular system in which part of the proceeds from sales of furniture assembled by students is donated to children's cafeterias.
Facts
Branding as "DEKITA (デキタ)" from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
More than 6,000 items, from small to large furniture
勤次郎株式会社 has signed a business alliance agreement with 株式会社インソース and will provide human resource development services by integrating "Universal 勤次郎" with Insource's LMS "Leaf series" systems.
Fully vetted matching app "Hills high" introduces new "Pass this time" feature
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Triplecomma株式会社 has introduced a new feature, "Pass this time," to its fully vetted matching app "Hills high," which signals the intent to end a message room exchange. With this feature, users can choose to end an exchange when, for example, the other party does not reply, and in that case the full amount of the ticket used is returned to the party who opened the room.
A chef's challenge begins on the new stage of the ミシュランガイド, "Kobe and Awaji Island"! The 25th Creative Cuisine Contest opens its doors to Kobe chefs for the first time
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一般社団法人淡路島観光協会 will begin accepting entries for the 25th "Awaji Island Creative Cuisine Contest" on Nov. 1 and will expand eligibility to chefs in Kobe City. The theme ingredient is "Awaji Island Ebisu Sea Bream." In September 2026, the ミシュランガイド is scheduled to announce a new restaurant selection covering Kobe and Awaji Island, and the contest is being held as part of efforts to build a food destination area.
"Foreign Currency Accumulation Start-up Fund Gift Campaign" now underway!
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株式会社外為どっとコム will hold the "Foreign Currency Accumulation Start-up Fund Gift Campaign" from Nov. 2, 2026, offering up to 2,200 yen worth of FX points for opening a new 'Rakuraku FX Tsumitate' account and answering a survey.
"Rakutsumi Turkish Lira/Yen Purchase Cost FX Points Gift Campaign" now underway!
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株式会社外為どっとコム will hold the 'Rakutsumi Turkish Lira/Yen Purchase Cost FX Points Gift Campaign' from Nov. 2, 2026, awarding FX points according to the purchase balance of eligible currency pairs.
株式会社外為どっとコム will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, offering industry-narrowest-level spreads on 10 currency pairs for its over-the-counter FX service 'Gaika Next Neo'.
Construction begins on multi-tenant logistics facility "DPL Gunma Isesaki (tentative name)"
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Daiwa House Industry announced the start of construction of the multi-tenant logistics facility "DPL Gunma Isesaki (tentative name)" in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture. Construction will begin on Nov. 9, 2026, with completion scheduled for September 2028. The company describes it as the largest logistics facility it has developed in Gunma Prefecture, designed to accommodate up to 4 tenants.
"Either is fine" is the most proactive phrase in life. New book by Kenta Nagakura, author of the bestseller "People Who Move Succeed," goes back to press just 10 days after release!
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株式会社飛鳥新社 announced that Kenta Nagakura's new book "Either Is Fine: 40 Words to Let Go of 'Endurance'" went back to press 10 days after its release.
CANDY TUNE's Mizuki Kirihara reveals the origin of her fateful connection with Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku! Studio erupts over AKB48 Kisei Sato's "eye-contact technique taught by Juice=Juice" / Idol festival "GIFT"
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ABEMA announced it will broadcast DAY2 and DAY3 of the idol festival "GIFT," which brings together 20 idol groups including =LOVE and AKB48, live exclusively and free of charge. In the pre-show special, host Yuki Kashiwagi and guests Mizuki Kirihara (CANDY TUNE) and Kisei Sato (AKB48) appeared and talked about their feelings toward idols and the appeal of their groups.
Facts
20 groups in total
151cm
From 10 seconds before
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、SGCホール有明、トヨタアリーナ東京、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
"出版ラクダ" adds about 100 new how-to and helpful guides. Explains everything from manuscript preparation to publishing and promotion
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Arstruct Co., Ltd. (株式会社Arstruct) has added about 100 new articles of how-to and helpful guides, covering everything from manuscript preparation to publishing and promotion, to the official blog of the AI publishing support service "出版ラクダ".
【AI Shorts・AiGo】Exhibiting at "NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] 7th AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO," where visitors can experience automatic video generation from documents and an AI platform that all employees can use safely
Toward achieving zero emissions by 2050, 東京都 will hold the "Tokyo Carbon Credit Creation Seminar 2026" online on Nov. 24, introducing basic knowledge of carbon credits and support measures for small and medium-sized businesses in the city.
Supports measurement of high-power fiber lasers up to 5 kW, such as laser welders: Announcing release of beam profiler optical system "LBP-OP-C08NIR5000-BE" for high-power fiber lasers
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株式会社光響 has released the beam profiler optical system "LBP-OP-C08NIR5000-BE," which can measure high-power fiber lasers up to 5 kW without an external attenuator.
Shinetsu Civil Engineering and Railway Center opens, Shinetsu branch relocates
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株式会社レンタルのニッケン opened the "Shinetsu Civil Engineering and Railway Center" in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, and relocated its Shinetsu branch into the center. The center consolidates specialized functions for general civil engineering and railways at a single site, aiming to speed up and stabilize product supply and technical support.
Up to 65W from a single port, and a fixed 45W + 20W output even when two devices are connected at once. Dual PPS car charger "AP-CP651C2BK," which reached 577% of its goal on Makuake, goes on general sale
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ディーフ株式会社 will begin early sales of the "Dual PPS 65W Car Charger (AP-CP651C2BK)," a USB charger for cigarette lighter sockets, at its own online store on Nov. 2, 2026. The price is 3,480 yen. In supporter purchases on Makuake, it reached 577% of its target amount.
Toward achieving zero emissions by 2050, 東京都 has opened a comprehensive portal site that provides basic knowledge, case studies and support measures on carbon credits to promote decarbonization among small and medium-sized businesses.
[TAC School of Qualifications] USCPA course "Tuition Up-to Full Refund Campaign" starts Mon., Nov. 2!
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TAC株式会社 will start a campaign on Nov. 2, 2026 offering up to a full refund of tuition for its USCPA course. The eligible courses are the Comprehensive Main Course and Plus; the first 10 applicants will receive a full refund, and after that, passing celebration money and subject-passing celebration money will be paid.
Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd is holding a launch commemoration event for the Headwolf F9 tablet on 楽天市場. The 8.8-inch tablet with 2.5K resolution and Android16 is on sale in limited quantities.
Facts
22000 yen coupon distributed
First 50 customers
8.8 inches
90Hz
Android16
2.5K (1600×2560)
344PPI
Brightness 400cd/m²
85% color gamut
Contrast ratio 1200:1
7200mAh
Lightweight 325g
7.9mm thin
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、Headwolf、UNISOC、Google Play、楽天市場
Orders open for "Magical Girl Raising Project restart" trading acrylic stands, trading glitter can badges and more! At "AMNIBUS," which sells original anime and manga goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began taking orders on Oct. 23 for 6 types of products, including trading acrylic stands and glitter can badges for the anime "Magical Girl Raising Project restart," on its online shop "AMNIBUS."
NVIDIA and Oracle expand NVIDIA Vera Rubin to multi-gigawatt scale and bring NVIDIA Vera CPU to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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NVIDIA and Oracle have expanded OCI Supercluster to multi-gigawatt scale with NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 systems and begun general availability of the Vera CPU. It was shown that OpenAI is using it to train GPT-6 Astra, and infrastructure for agentic workloads and frontier models will be strengthened.
[First batch sold out in 3 hours] "Even my husband got hooked," is the response! Authentic chili oil from cooking expert "Taji," with about 800,000 total social media followers; second batch "Aogarashi Makase" goes on limited sale from Oct. 31
Orders open for items including a BIG tapestry, lingerie ver., with new art by Kotetsu Yamanaka from "BLACK LAGOON"! At "AMNIBUS," which sells original anime and manga goods
For E-commerce Businesses | Latest Trends and Strategy Report on Product Promotion and Monitor Surveys Just Before Black Friday [November 2026 Edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released for free its November 2026 report, "Latest Trends and Strategy for Black Friday," for e-commerce businesses. The report explains the latest trends and strategies, including longer sale periods at Amazon and 楽天市場, shorter preparation periods, and spending increase rates by category (about 20% for home appliances, about 10% for cosmetics).
Facts
25 pages in total
3 days in 2019
8 days in 2025
Amazon at 7 days at the median
楽天市場 at 4 days
About 8% higher than in a typical month
Home appliances are about 20% higher than in a typical month
株式会社エリアエンジン begins offering "Site AIO," a website creation service designed with SEO and AIO in mind
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株式会社エリアエンジン has begun offering "Site AIO," an SEO- and AIO-ready website creation service for stores and small and medium-sized businesses. Using AI to create the structure, text and design, it supports up to 15 pages. The regular production fee is 99,800 yen (excluding tax), with a monthly maintenance fee and basic server cost of 0 yen. The company is also recruiting sales agents.
Facts
Up to 15 pages
Regular production fee: 99,800 yen
Monthly maintenance fee and basic server cost: 0 yen
When contracting for the target service with エリアエンジン: 49,800 yen
In the supply-demand balancing market's primary reserve (offline slot), the October price fell about 70% from August, before the price cap was lowered, to 2.69 yen (preliminary)
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RIA PARTNERS株式会社 announced that the weighted average contract price for the primary reserve (offline slot) in the supply-demand balancing market in October 2026 was 2.69 yen, down about 70% from 9.63 yen in August, before the price cap was lowered.
Turning each person's "can do" into strength that leads to the future. Continuous employment support Type B office "TANOSHIKA BASE" opens in Kurume City
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株式会社ALT, the operating company of the 株式会社SANCYO group, will open the continuous employment support Type B office "TANOSHIKA BASE" in Kurume City on Sept. 1, 2026. With a capacity of 20 people, it will increase users' "can do" through cleaning, facility management, and work in cooperation with local companies, and provide support for higher wages and next steps.
Okayama-born "Hyper CLT Shikiita" promoted in San'in area, exhibited at オーケーリース㈱ trade show
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The wooden lightweight ground mat "Hyper CLT Shikiita," offered by 株式会社カイタク, was exhibited at a trade show held by オーケーリース㈱ in the San'in area and drew strong interest from construction and civil engineering professionals.
elite Japan's third fashion show "BEYOND BEAUTY" confirms Sumire, TEE and Chizuru Azuma as guests. A collaborative runway with the Get in touch association, led by Chizuru Azuma, will be held.
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elite Japan株式会社 has confirmed Sumire, TEE and Chizuru Azuma as guests for its third fashion show "BEYOND BEAUTY," to be held on Nov. 16, 2026. It will also hold a collaborative runway with 一般社団法人Get in touch, led by Chizuru Azuma.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
About 500 people
Founded in Paris in 1972
More than 30 offices on 5 continents worldwide
Companies mentioned：elite Japan株式会社、elite world、EBiS303、米カーネギーメロン大学、一般社団法人Get in touch、CLUBQUATTRO、エリート・ジャパン
[First in Hokuriku and eastern Japan] A bicycle race on an airport runway. What was the "special audio experience" Field TALK＋ delivered at 福井空港?
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株式会社城山 provided guide phones from the "Field TALK＋" series, which it handles as the exclusive domestic distributor, at "AIRPORT CRIT福井2026" held at 福井空港, enabling an audio experience during a runway walk.
[Survey on Plumbing Manners and Household Stress] About 60% of people living with family are stressed by how others use plumbing areas! The No. 1 cause of family arguments and suppressed frustration is "hair and trash left in the drain"
AI multilingual communication platform "prism" to see early adoption at 6 accommodations in Nagano, Shizuoka, Kyoto and Kumamoto. Second round of recruitment now open
For Road and Bridge Officials | Guide to New Bridge Inspection Technologies and How to Choose [November 2026 Edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free the November 2026 edition of "Guide to New Bridge Inspection Technologies and How to Choose" for road and bridge officials.
[Gorgeous Christmas Sweets Made with Plenty of Strawberries and Beni Madonna Oranges] Restaurant "DEK," Run by a Long-Established Produce Wholesaler, to Hold "Christmas Afternoon Tea" (Nov. 17 to Dec. 27)
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株式会社f.dining will hold a limited-time "Christmas Afternoon Tea" from Nov. 17 to Dec. 27, 2026 at the restaurant "DEK," run by 株式会社船昌, a long-established produce wholesaler. Sweets and savories made with domestic fruits such as Beni Madonna oranges and strawberries will be served, and drinks will be all-you-can-drink.
Facts
With a history of more than 100 years since its founding
[Tendon Specialty 銀座いつき] "Tempura Set Meal" and "Premium Tempura Set Meal" 100 Yen Off! Limited to 7 Days, Mon., Nov. 2 to Sun., Nov. 8, 2026!
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At the tendon specialty restaurant 銀座いつき, operated by 株式会社グランキュイジーヌ, a campaign will run for 7 days only, from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026, offering 100 yen off the "Tempura Set Meal" and "Premium Tempura Set Meal."
[Confirmed for Nov. 12!] House of Representatives Member Shigeharu Aoyama to Speak! Hybrid (Tokyo and Online) "Foresight Information Presidents' Meeting" to Thoroughly Explain What the World Will Look Like After the U.S. Midterm Elections [日本経営開発協会/関西経営管理協会]
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日本経営開発協会 and 関西経営管理協会 will welcome House of Representatives member Shigeharu Aoyama as lecturer and hold the special study session "Foresight Information Presidents' Meeting," explaining the world situation and policies after the U.S. midterm elections, in Tokyo and online on Nov. 12, 2026.
Fan Meeting to Deepen Ties with 小千谷市, Niigata Prefecture: First-Ever "OJIYA NIGHT TOKYO," Connecting Ojiya's Food and People, to Be Held in Tokyo on Sat., Nov. 21!
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小千谷市, Niigata Prefecture, will hold "OJIYA NIGHT TOKYO" for the first time in Tokyo on Nov. 21, targeting hometown tax donors and those registered with the "Ojiya Kokoro Network."
バブアー announces collaboration with French shoemaker パラブーツ
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British lifestyle brand Barbour and French shoemaker Paraboot have announced their first collaboration in 7 years, since 2019. Two items, the BEDALE jacket and the CHAMBORD shoes, will be released, with sales planned from November 2026.
Manami Honjo Weaves Feelings for Loved Ones Down the Road in a 30-Minute Show: "NEXCO西日本 presents Thinking of You RADIO" to Begin Airing on a 5-Station Western Japan Network in November
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The radio program "NEXCO西日本 presents Thinking of You RADIO," sponsored by NEXCO西日本, will begin airing in November 2026 on a 5-station Western Japan network with FM大阪 as the key station. The navigator is Manami Honjo.
"MIO CHRISTMAS STORY: Meet Your Own Christmas at MIO" Held
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At Tennoji MIO, operated by JR西日本SC開発株式会社, the Christmas promotion "MIO CHRISTMAS STORY" will be held from Nov. 2 to Dec. 25, 2026. Experience-based events such as photo spots, workshops and Santa photo sessions will be held, along with collaborative projects with YKK株式会社 and local organizations.
Supporting On-Site DX! AI Inventory Management System zaico Launches Campaign of Up to 55% Off for 10th Anniversary
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株式会社ZAICO will launch a campaign of up to 55% off for annual lump-sum payments until Jan. 8, 2027, to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of its AI inventory management system "zaico."
In connection with the special exhibition "Picasso, Miró, Barceló Ceramics: Love for Catalonia," ヨックモックミュージアム will hold "Picasso de Art," a hands-on program of painting on unglazed pottery, on Dec. 6, 2026.
[World's first*] New medical makeup tattoo x regenerative beauty brand "MEDEVU" launches in Japan for the first time in the world! From scar and vitiligo camouflage to hair growth and hair care
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NMT Japan Co., Ltd. (PMU Global Chains) has been appointed the exclusive Japan distributor of "MEDEVU", a new brand combining medical makeup tattoo and regenerative beauty, and will announce its world-first launch at "PMU EXPO 2026", to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 8, 2026.
Facts
A 40-year track record in the makeup tattoo industry
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
An exhibition by 38 companies and clinics
40 or more artists
Companies mentioned：株式会社 NMT Japan、PMU Global Chains、NUE Conceal、MEDEVU、Save ME
Reclining seat "EUROSTERⅡ CRUZ NUGRAIN" using high-touch upholstery material [NUGRAIN] now on sale!
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ブリッド株式会社 will begin taking orders on Nov. 2, 2026 for the reclining seat "EUROSTERⅡ CRUZ NUGRAIN", which uses the high-touch upholstery material [NUGRAIN] developed by アキレス株式会社.
Medical comfort seat for long drives "STREAMS CRUZ" adds the long-awaited beige leather!
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ブリッド株式会社 is adding a beige leather color using durable PVC upholstery to the ergonomic medical comfort seat "STREAMS CRUZ", and will begin taking orders on Nov. 2, 2026.
A special week celebrating producer Miyu's birthday. Mivera＆ holds its first sale covering all products, "Happy Birthday Week Mivera& Special Sale". Up to 50% off
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To mark producer Miyu's birthday, the lingerie brand "Mivera＆" run by 株式会社dazzy is holding "Happy Birthday Week Mivera& Special Sale", a special sale covering all products. Up to 50% off, plus a signed Cheki-style photo as a gift for purchases of 10,000 yen or more.
Notice of the relocation of the Okinawa head office of CBcloud株式会社
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With business expansion, CBcloud株式会社 moved its Okinawa head office, effective Nov. 1, 2026, from the 2nd floor to an expanded space on the 3rd floor of the 琉球新報天久ビル, and has begun full-scale operations.
Usable overseas! A palm-sized "cordless bang iron" with a total length of about 13.7cm that styles bangs and hair around the face, newly released!
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小泉成器株式会社 announced the new release of the cordless bang iron "KHR-6450/A・P・H", a palm-sized model with a total length of about 13.7cm that can also be used overseas.
Instant straightening on the go! Comes with a carabiner so you can attach a charm and take it along! A "cordless bang iron" that styles bangs and hair around the face, newly released!
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小泉成器株式会社 has newly released the cordless bang iron "KHS-8680", which styles bangs and hair around the face. It delivers instant straightening with heat of about 180℃, and features a compact, portable design with a carabiner.
[Survey] Managers on subordinates' AI use: "Hardly use it" at 40.3%; the biggest challenge is "skill gaps in AI use"
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A survey of 614 managers by ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 and ラーニングイノベーション総合研究所 analyzed how often subordinates use AI and the challenges involved. More than half use it "frequently" or "sometimes", while "hardly use it" stood at 40.3%, and the larger the company, the more advanced AI use tended to be. The biggest challenge was "large individual differences in AI skills", and as use advances, awareness of reliability checks and declining thinking ability grows.
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20,000 companies cumulative
4.7 million people or more
614 managers
56.1% when both items are combined
"Large individual differences in AI skills" at 27.9%