[Ginza Cozy Corner] Christmas cakes delivered nationwide! Early reservation benefit of 10% OFF through Nov. 30!
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株式会社銀座コージーコーナー will begin accepting Christmas cake reservations at its online shop on Nov. 2, 2026. Early reservation benefits include 10% OFF and coupons.
According to a survey by 株式会社帝国データバンク, 57.4% of about 800 private hospital corporations were in operating deficit in FY2025, and the share with negative net worth rose for the 3rd straight year to 13.6%. The average operating margin remained negative at △1.16%, while the profit gap with clinics has also widened.
Facts
The share of hospital operators in "deficit" was 57.4%
The share with "negative net worth (negative equity capital, based on confirmed cases)" accounted for 13.6% among hospital operators
Up 1.3 points from FY2024 (12.3%)
Survey of about 800 corporations operating private hospitals
The average for "hospitals" in fiscal 2025 (trimmed mean excluding 10% in total from the top and bottom) was △1.16%
Japan's largest lifestyle and leisure festival "FIELDSTYLE" to be held Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.)! In the special edition of "Ogiyahagi no Happy Camp" airing Nov. 7 (Sat.), Ogiyahagi will present its appeal!
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メ～テレ will air a special edition of "Ogiyahagi no Happy Camp" on Nov. 7, introducing the appeal of the lifestyle event "FIELDSTYLE" to be held at Aichi Sky Expo on Nov. 14 and 15.
Facts
Airs from 11 a.m. on Nov. 7 (Sat.)
To be held the following week on Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.) at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi Prefectural International Exhibition Hall)
[Osaka Takashimaya] Year-end and New Year run confirmed! Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9: "Detective Precure! Exhibition: Why? Mystery?! Invitation"
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高島屋大阪店 will hold "Detective Precure! Exhibition: Why? Mystery?! Invitation" from Dec. 26, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027. Ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 9.
善竹家 appears at 横浜狂言堂 December performance for the first time in 15 years!
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The 善竹家, active in the Kansai region, will appear in the December performance of 横浜狂言堂 for the first time in 15 years, performing 2 pieces: "Nin Daimyo" and "Susugigawa."
Trade management software "PORTNeT" begins offering self-hosted version
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ヒューマンリソシア株式会社 will begin offering a self-hosted version, which can be built and operated in customers' own environments, of the latest edition of its trade management software "PORTNeT," "wPORTNeT Ver5," from Jan. 4, 2027.
Facts
Available from Monday, Jan. 4, 2027
Applications are accepted from today, Monday, Nov. 2
wPORTNeT Ver5
RPA solution implementation and utilization support for more than 1,000 companies
Kuromi in a gothic dress collaborates with photo sticker machines for a limited time! Starts Monday, Nov. 2 at "WataUsa2" photo sticker machines nationwide
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フリュー株式会社 will run a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio character Kuromi on its photo sticker machine "WataUsa2" from Nov. 2 to Dec. 1.
Pop and colorful early sounds from the "Mr. Driller" series to be released for streaming from Nov. 2!
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To commemorate the 27th anniversary of the "Mr. Driller" series, 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント will begin streaming the album "Mr. Driller Soundtracks," featuring early sounds from the series, on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
27th anniversary
Nov. 2, 2026
More than 6,000 tracks in total
Nov. 1999
Up to 1000 m
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Game Music、ASOBINOTES、iTunes、Apple Music、Spotify
[そごう広島店] Nostalgic yet new, the world of EIZIN: Art of Wind and Light — Eizin Suzuki World Exhibition held in Hiroshima
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The Eizin Suzuki World Exhibition will be held at そごう広島店. About 90 works, from those of the 1980s to the latest pieces, will be displayed and sold, with free admission.
[西武福井店] "食べる本屋さん" Book Publication Commemorative Lecture: Fukui and Mie's cultural ties bound by "Sakaki no Kaori" — The road to Ise walked by Bakumatsu-era poet Tachibana Akemi, Nov. 7 (Sat.), lecture by Shu Yoshida, former director of the Tachibana Akemi Memorial Museum of Literature
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At 西武福井店's "食べる本屋さん," a publication commemorative lecture for the book "Sakaki no Kaori: Tachibana Akemi," on the theme of Tachibana Akemi, will be held on Nov. 7, 2026.
Nov. 3 to 7 is "Ii Sakana no Hi" (Good Fish Day)! A limited new product made with sustainable Alaskan wild seafood, "Simmered Black Cod," is now on sale ~ Eat fish for less with a 30-yen-off FamiPay coupon ~
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch the limited new product "Simmered Black Cod" made with wild Alaskan black cod at about 16,500 stores nationwide to coincide with "Ii Sakana no Hi" (Good Fish Day) from Nov. 3 to 7. It will also distribute a coupon in the FamiPay app that takes 30 yen off the eligible product.
Facts
Celebrated its 45th anniversary in September 2026
About 16,500 FamilyMart stores nationwide
30-yen-off coupon
Price: 462 yen (498 yen including tax)
Protein 6.7 g
Uses at least 51% fish meat among the raw ingredients
Redefining "BROWN." Levi's® × EDIFICE / 417 EDIFICE, a custom denim collection with meticulous attention to color.
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From "ÉDIFICE" and "417 ÉDIFICE," operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, comes a custom denim collection with Levi's®. Focused on the color brown, the Type1 Trucker Jacket and 567 LOOSE FLARE Denim are scheduled for release in late December.
Facts
¥17,600 (tax included)
¥15,400 (tax included)
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、ÉDIFICE、417 ÉDIFICE、Levi's®、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 社会福祉法人秀峰会, 78.2% feel that home care for a family member with dementia is difficult, and 62.9% are most concerned about "burdening their family" when it comes to worries about their own future.
[Women's Anti-Aging Care Survey] 30% practice it; the turning point for skin felt in their 30s is triggered by "spots and dullness" and "sagging and wrinkles"
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In a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社フォレストシンフォニー, 30.0% of women practice anti-aging care, and the main trigger is "spots and dullness" (65.0%). Many people notice skin changes from their late 30s to their 40s and older. The mainstream of current care is cosmetics and skincare (98.3%), but 45.0% are anxious about whether it is effective.
[Women's Photo Studio Selection Survey] The No. 1 priority is "price (55.5%)"; the No. 1 concern is also "whether there are additional fees"
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and the Gifu photo studio 岐阜創寫舘 targeting 200 women nationwide, the most important factor in choosing a photo studio is "price" (55.5%), and the top concern when using one is "whether there are additional fees" (43.5%).
Facts
200 women nationwide
"Additional fees will be charged" at 43.5%
They answered, "They seem likely to respond attentively." ...52.0%
[What Each Generation Wants from a Kyoto Hotel] Real opinions by generation! What are the conditions of a Kyoto hotel you would want to stay at again?
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In a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the long-established hotel ホテルオークラ京都, "price" and "location" are prioritized by all generations when choosing a hotel in Kyoto, while the tendency to seek "Kyoto-ness" is higher among those in their 30s and younger and those in their 40s, who cited "gardens and scenery" and "architecture and design" as elements.
[Annual Plan Campaign] Unlimited music for 1 year at the equivalent of 700 yen per month!!
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AWA株式会社 will run a discount campaign for new registrants of the AWA STANDARD annual plan starting Oct. 31, 2026, lowering the regular price of 9,800 yen to 8,400 yen (equivalent to 700 yen per month).
Facts
Annual plan for 8,400 yen
Regular price 9,800 yen
200 million songs available for streaming
About 16 million playlists
980 yen per month (tax included)
Convenience store payment is 1,080 yen (tax included)
480 yen per month (tax included)
270 yen per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
The December issue of "Ciao" comes with a bonus: a Secret Heroine Notebook with a heart-shaped lock!! It's a collaboration between the Ciao heroines and サンエックスユニバース!
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The bonus for the December issue of "Ciao" is a "Secret Heroine Notebook" with a heart-shaped lock and Monchhichi stickers. The shoujo manga magazine published by Shogakukan carries new works and new serializations by Yuki Kisaragi, priced at 790 yen (tax included), and goes on sale Nov. 2, 2026.
Held on Nov. 15: "International Harp Festival 2026 - 草加市." Message videos released from performers Sivan Magen, Hideki Togi and Mieko Inoue!
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Information on the main concert of the "International Harp Festival 2026 - 草加市," to be held at the 草加市 Culture Hall on Nov. 15, 2026. Message videos from performers Sivan Magen, Hideki Togi and Mieko Inoue have been released, and tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
[Out today] Takamichi Sato and Takahiro Shimoura's "Ginga no Ame, Hoshi no Tsuzuki," and Takaoki Onishi's "Takaoki Onishi Baritone Recital with Orchestra" grace the cover! Theater information magazine カンフェティ December issue published
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ロングランプランニング株式会社 will publish the December issue (vol.263) of the theater information magazine カンフェティ on Nov. 2, 2026. Takamichi Sato, Takahiro Shimoura and Takaoki Onishi are featured on the cover, and it will be distributed at more than 1,500 locations, including theaters and stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
KOC finalist memorizes an 8-minute routine in just 2 run-throughs?! Comedians stunned by amazing memory: "A special ability" Young Waseda graduate solo comedian enters M-1 with 4 acts: "It gives me 4 times the chances," a new common sense that shocks the studio
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On ABEMA's variety show "Shikujiri Sensei: Ore mitai ni naru na!!", the amazing memory of highly educated comedians and the new Reiwa-era common sense of entering the M-1 Grand Prix multiple times were introduced.
Facts
8-minute routine
memorized in 2 run-throughs
enters M-1 with 4 acts
4 times the chances
even if the script is handed over 30 minutes before
Seminar titled "How AI Data Centers Are Changing U.S. Power System Reform" by Kimio Yamaka, Director of エネルギー政策研究所, to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026!!
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A seminar by Kimio Yamaka, Director of エネルギー政策研究所, will be held on Dec. 2, 2026, explaining U.S. power system reform accompanying the spread of AI data centers and its implications for Japan.
トップバリュ launches 5 carefully selected whiskies, "Single Cask" and "Single Malt," in limited quantities
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On Nov. 3, イオン will release 5 carefully selected whiskies under the トップバリュ brand in limited quantities on its e-commerce site and elsewhere. They include single cask and single malt products made by distilleries such as Akkeshi, Sakurao, Kanosuke and Gaiaflow Shizuoka.
[キッチンオリジン] Sukiyaki bento made with domestic beef "Sakura Beef" appears for a limited time!
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オリジン東秀株式会社, part of イオングループ, will sell a limited-time sukiyaki bento made with domestic beef "Sakura Beef" at all キッチンオリジン and オリジン弁当 stores from Nov. 2.
Launching 3 items that let you enjoy the umami of carefully selected ingredients, including tonkotsu flavor made with "Natural Pork"
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On Nov. 3, イオン will release 3 new トップバリュ J-Cup products (tonkotsu, soy sauce and salt flavors) in limited quantities at about 6,000 stores nationwide. They use carefully selected ingredients: "Natural Pork," "Junki Chicken" and "Tasmanian Beef."
トップバリュ Free From, a product series mindful of ingredients and additives: launching 10 items including chips and tsukudani kelp for the 10th anniversary of its release
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From Nov. 3, イオン will newly launch or relaunch a total of 10 items, including chips and tsukudani kelp, in the "トップバリュ Free From" series, which marks its 10th anniversary.
The page of included materials for the 2027 edition of the Impress New Year's Card series opens free of charge from Nov. 2. Packed with lavish features, including sheep photos and wool-craft New Year's cards for the Year of the Sheep!
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株式会社インプレス will run a campaign making the included-materials page of its 2027 Year of the Sheep New Year's card collection, "Impress New Year's Card Series 2027 Edition," free to view from Nov. 2, 2026. A total of 7 titles have been published, and in addition to themes such as sheep photos and wool crafts, they offer lavish content such as an attached calendar and an introductory AI feature.
"ULTIM@TE☆BE∀M!!" added as a rhythm game song in "Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku"!
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株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette added the new song "ULTIM@TE☆BE∀M!!" to the iOS/Android game "Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku" and began holding an event and gacha from Oct. 31, 2026.
Enjoy the signature dish of Akita City's famous restaurant "華麗亭" at home. Gloriously revived as the first release in Chikyu no Arukikata's "Famous Restaurant Flavor Revival Project"!
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株式会社地球の歩き方, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, announced that it will turn the signature dish "beef curry" of the closed Akita City restaurant "華麗亭" into a retort product and release it on Nov. 25, 2026. This is the first release in the "Famous Restaurant Flavor Revival Project," and sales were decided after the original owner approved it in a taste test.
Facts
Goes on sale on Nov. 25, 2026 (Wed.)
Price: 990 yen (excluding tax)
Contents: 240g
More than 80% of survey respondents
Opened in Sannō, Akita City, in May 1987, when he was 30
Closed, to much regret, on Nov. 24, 2025
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
The best head start to determine your grades over the 3 years of junior high school! "New Junior High Year 1 Preparation Course" opens for 6th graders
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株式会社学研スタディエ, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will open the "New Junior High Year 1 Preparation Course" in November 2026 at its "進学塾サインワン" for students who will enter junior high school Year 1 (currently 6th graders in elementary school).
Tsubasa Nakagawa, in the spotlight for starring in the drama "Chotto Matou yo, Haratora-kun," to release his first photo book! A fresh volume capturing him at age 20
魔法のパスタ伊集院店 renews its official website! Menu, prices, parking and reservation information presented clearly
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魔法のパスタ伊集院店, a stone-grilled fresh pasta restaurant operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, has renewed its official website and presented menu, price, parking and reservation information clearly.
Facts
We serve more than 30 kinds of stone-grilled fresh pasta
Comes with a drink bar of more than 20 kinds of drinks
Basil tomato and salmon cream are each 1,639 yen (tax included) for both lunch and dinner
The additional charge for the pasta set is listed separately...an additional 462 yen (tax included)
Combined with the pasta above, each comes to 2,101 yen (tax included)
A total of 17 spaces are introduced along with a map
LIVTO TOTTORI不動産 decides to exhibit at Tottori Industry Future Fest 2027
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株式会社LIVTO has decided to exhibit at "Tottori Industry Future Fest 2027," to be held on Feb. 10 and 11, 2027. LIVTO TOTTORI不動産 plans to introduce real estate services that make use of AI and digital technology.
Come to love Kanagawa even more: the "Kanagawa Meister Exam" draws a big response! The deadline for the 1st exam is approaching
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一般財団法人全日本情報学習振興協会 announced that the 1st "Kanagawa Meister Exam" it organizes will be held on Dec. 13, 2026, with an application deadline of Nov. 12. More than 1,000 people have already applied, and a gift campaign including a pass-support textbook is under way, limited to the first 2,000 applicants.
Facts
More than 1,000 people
To be held on Dec. 13, 2026 (Sun.)
Approaching on Nov. 12, 2026 (Thu.)
Limited to the first 2,000 applicants
Exam fee> 8,800 yen (tax included)
Exam time / number of questions> 90 minutes
"Kanagawa Meister" for a correct-answer rate of 70% or higher
Orders open for items including the 3rd batch of the A6 acrylic panel from the newly drawn Shidou Birthday ver. of "MILGRAM"! At "AMNIBUS," which sells original anime and manga goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ has begun accepting orders from October 24 for 6 types of products, including an A6 acrylic panel, as the 3rd installment of the newly drawn Shidou Birthday ver. from the anime MILGRAM, on its online store AMNIBUS.
Kobe's pride in a single bottle. "Zui 2026 Hinoe-uma Ver.", aged for about 180 days in the Minatogawa Tunnel, goes on sale Saturday, October 31, 2026
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早駒運輸株式会社 will begin selling the sake "Zui 2026 Hinoe-uma Ver.", aged for about 180 days in the Minatogawa Tunnel in Hyogo, on October 31, 2026. The price is 2,200 yen (tax included), limited to 3,000 bottles. The company is also promoting the sake in Japan and abroad through rugby exchanges and cultural events.
Facts
About 180 days
Oct. 31, 2026
2,200 yen (tax included)
3,000 bottles
Companies mentioned：早駒運輸株式会社、神戸酒心館、湊川隧道保存友の会、boh boh KOBE、神戸ファストジャイロ、オックスフォード大学、HCBC RFC、Hertford College RFC & Balliol College Rugby Football Club、菊正宗、酒サムライ
New service launched to automate office work at small and medium-sized businesses with AI
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オプティソース株式会社 has launched a new service, "Automation of Office Work", which uses AI to automate office tasks that small and medium-sized businesses repeat every day and every month.
Registration opens for food support for single-parent households; building a system of ongoing support through door-to-door delivery and food distribution events for registrants only
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特定非営利活動法人栃木県こども応援なないろ has opened registration for its Reiwa 8 (fiscal 2026) food support program for single-parent households. It is open to households with children from 1st grade of elementary school through 3rd year of high school, and the application deadline is November 30, 2026. The group will build a system of ongoing support through door-to-door delivery and distribution events.
Stay plan with a sound bath experience, surrendering yourself to the nature and sounds of Tateshina, now on sale
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ホテル ドゥ ラルパージュ, an auberge in the Tateshina highlands of Nagano Prefecture operated by 株式会社ホテルハイジ, is selling a stay plan that includes a sound bath experience led by Keyaki Narusawa.
Facts
Elevation of about 1,250 m
100 minutes
For stays up to Monday, May 31, 2027
￥212,996～
12 rooms in total
More than 2,000 bottles
Opening date: March 19, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテルハイジ、ホテル ドゥ ラルパージュ、HÔTEL de L’ALPAGE
Nobuhiko Takada chosen as brand character for "asclea", sold by [Green Papaya Enzyme]! New web commercial to be released from November 2
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株式会社三旺インターナショナル has chosen Nobuhiko Takada as the brand character for "asclea", a product for adults with frequent drinking occasions, and released a new web commercial on November 2.
[Akita] Legal, labor and intellectual property DX: Contract and legal BPaaS "Cloud Legal" with built-in legal AI exhibits at Ricoh Japan's "RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in AKITA"
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at "RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in AKITA", hosted by Ricoh Japan, and present its contract and legal BPaaS "Cloud Legal" with built-in legal AI.
On October 23, 叡啓大学 invited Naoshi Uchihira, professor emeritus at 北陸先端科学技術大学院大学, to hold an Evening Lounge on the theme "Extracting and Using Tacit Knowledge in the Field with Generative AI."
[Participants wanted] "I didn't know" won't be an excuse! Traffic safety seminar to be held to understand the revised Road Traffic Act and review bicycle riding rules
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前橋商工会議所 will hold a "Traffic Safety Seminar" on November 20 to explain the revised Road Traffic Act and riding rules, following the introduction of the bicycle blue ticket system in April 2026.
[Thanks to you, 80 million downloads passed!] Keyboard app "Simeji" announces a thank-you giveaway campaign!
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To mark the keyboard app "Simeji", provided by バイドゥ株式会社, passing 80 million cumulative downloads, a campaign giving away original goods will be held on its official X account.
Facts
Passed 80 million* cumulative downloads
More than 2 million "emoticons, emoji and ASCII art"
73.8% of users answered that they want to use the same layout as their smartphone's default keyboard in Simeji too
Simeji original goods to be given to 10 winners by lottery
Korean frozen yogurt "YOAJUNG" scheduled to open at イオンモール幕張新都心 on November 6
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Korean frozen yogurt brand "YOAJUNG" is scheduled to open its Chiba Makuhari store at イオンモール幕張新都心 on November 6, 2026. 株式会社YOAJUNG JAPAN has also begun recruiting franchise members.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社B.N、イオンモール幕張新都心、株式会社YOAJUNG JAPAN
On November 9, Kanipan Onee-san of 三立製菓株式会社 will serve as One-Day Fire Chief of 浜松市消防局 and share fire safety information in line with the Autumn National Fire Prevention Campaign.
Agreement on comprehensive partnership between Miyaki Town, Saga Prefecture, and 東洋ライス株式会社: A future connected by Miyaki-grown rice: food education, health, agricultural promotion, and disaster relief
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Miyaki Town in Saga Prefecture and 東洋ライス株式会社 concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement dated October 30, Reiwa 8. Under the agreement, rice grown in Miyaki Town will be processed into "Kinme Rice" for a maternity support project that backs the health of expectant and new mothers and their children. The parties also aim to revitalize the region through agricultural promotion using "Kome no Sei," a by-product of rice milling, and through disaster-relief support.
eSports English Conversation eSpi! nominated for the 19th Parenting Awards, which honor trends that have influenced the childcare industry
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The online English lesson "eSports English Conversation eSpi!®︎," provided by ゲシピ株式会社, has been nominated in the Products and Services category of the 19th Parenting Awards, which honor trends in the childcare industry.
Cotopaxi®(コトパクシ) directly operated store grand opens in Shin-Marunouchi Building! Marunouchi-exclusive items and special opening commemorative novelties also available
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Outdoor brand Cotopaxi, for which アルコ株式会社 serves as exclusive Japan distributor, opened its directly operated store "Cotopaxi MARUNOUCHI" on the 4th floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building on Oct. 30. Marunouchi-exclusive items are on sale, and opening commemorative novelties are being distributed.
Hirose Tusyo: Campaign offering 3,000 yen cashback for opening a LION CFD account plus 1 new trade!
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Hirose Tusyo Co., Ltd. (ヒロセ通商株式会社) will run a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026 offering 3,000 yen cashback for opening a LION CFD account and making 1 new trade.
LION FX pound-yen exclusive: Giveaway of up to 600 g of Matsusaka beef and premium domestic Japanese black beef launched!
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Hirose Tusyo will run a campaign from Nov. 2 to Dec. 1, 2026 giving customers who trade the pound-yen pair on LION FX up to 600 g of Matsusaka beef or premium domestic Japanese black beef.
LION FX Australian dollar-yen exclusive: Giveaway of Matsusaka beef, lobster and premium domestic Japanese black beef launched!
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ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run the "LION FX Australian Dollar-Yen Exclusive Matsusaka Beef, Lobster and Premium Domestic Japanese Black Beef Giveaway Campaign" on LION FX from Nov. 2, 2026.
LION FX Turkish lira sausage burrito giveaway campaign launched
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ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run a campaign on LION FX from Nov. 2, 2026 giving a sausage burrito to customers whose swap points accumulated from holding Turkish lira-related currency pairs reach 50,000 yen or more.
LION FX Turkish lira Turkish rice giveaway campaign launched
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Hirose Tusyo will run a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026 on LION FX giving Turkish rice each time swap points accumulated from holding Turkish lira-related currency pairs reach 200,000 yen.
LION FX Turkish lira 551 lot trading pork bun giveaway campaign launched
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Hirose Tusyo will run a campaign on LION FX giving a pork bun when total trading volume in Turkish lira-related currency pairs reaches 551,000 currency units or more.
Want to eat this! Domestic eel kabayaki and 4 types of rice bowls campaign! Freezer too! now underway!
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Hirose Tusyo Inc. (ヒロセ通商株式会社) will run a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026 giving users who make eligible trades on LION FX domestic eel kabayaki, rice bowl toppings, a dedicated freezer and more.
PLAN-B CAP, a community supporting the growth and monetization of TikTok Shop creators, to recruit new participants from Nov. 2026
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PLAN-B Co., Ltd. (株式会社PLAN-B) announced that it will begin recruiting new participants from Nov. 2026 for PLAN-B CAP, a community supporting the growth and monetization of TikTok Shop creators.
Making "cash without selling" more accessible. The second ものCASH！ store opens at Soka Marui on Nov. 7
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株式会社佐野質店, a 100% subsidiary of 株式会社RsTRUST, will open its Soka Marui store on Nov. 7, 2026 as the second location of ものCASH！, a pawn-deposit specialty shop.
Grand Prize of 500,000 yen! Entries open Nov. 1 for the 4th Japan Underwater Photo Contest, judged by leading Japanese underwater photographers
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日本水中フォトコンテスト実行委員会 announced that entries for the 4th Japan Underwater Photo Contest will open on Nov. 1, 2026. The Grand Prize is 500,000 yen, and anyone who is an amateur may enter.
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Entry deadline: Jan. 12, 2027
In the previous 3rd contest, from 411 people
there were 1,214 entries
All 34 prize-winning works
A total of 43 works are scheduled to be selected as prize winners
Concluding a virtual corporate PPA contract utilizing surplus environmental value from newly built off-site solar power facilities and on-site solar power facilities
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Sun Trinity合同会社 has concluded a VPPA contract to supply environmental value derived from renewable energy over the long term to a major domestic beverage maker through Sumitomo Corporation. Through this project, by building new off-site solar power facilities totaling about 10MW at 13 sites nationwide and utilizing the surplus environmental value of on-site facilities, it will contribute to corporate decarbonization and the expansion of renewable energy adoption.
Town development started at the station by NABEGO, a team of high school students in Takanabe: Itsunoma wins Grand Prize at Mitsubishi Mirai Foundation's "Mirai Ikusei Award"
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NABEGO, a town development team of high school students in Takanabe organized by 株式会社イツノマ, won the Grand Prize at the Mitsubishi Mirai Foundation's "Mirai Ikusei Award 2026".
Bringing "verifiable execution assurance" to AI safety. 株式会社AIアシュアランス announces 2 public PoCs of its "Cyber Assurance"
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株式会社AIアシュアランス announced 2 public PoCs (proofs of concept) of its "Cyber Assurance" technology, centered on formal verification. Targeting cold chain logistics and inter-company connections, it published on GitHub a reference model that realizes verifiable execution assurance through execution conditions and evidence of results.
Facts
2 public PoCs (proofs of concept)
40 scenarios including loss of communication responses, mid-process stoppage, simultaneous resends, and changes after approval
5 PCT international applications
Confirmed 768 propositions matching the implementation
[Basic cosmetics company EBM x 株式会社100plus "Quuve"] Supporting health management for comfortable daily living. Skincare studio privileges for early reservation customers of the self-care wearable "Quuve Band"
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Basic cosmetics company EBM will offer customers who made early reservations for the "Quuve Band" wearable device developed by 株式会社100plus a privilege to receive facial or body menus at special prices at skincare studios nationwide.
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Early reservation price: 24,800 yen (tax included)
Only 6.7% can be called "manga-averse." Manga Awareness Survey 2026, asking 3,000 people nationwide, released ahead of Manga Day on Nov. 3
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株式会社コミチ released the results of its "Manga Awareness Survey 2026" ahead of Manga Day on Nov. 3. The survey of 3,000 people nationwide found that only 6.7% can be called manga-averse, and that most non-readers had never read it to begin with. Also, while the numbers of readers of print comic volumes and of app and web manga were nearly equal, print magazines were only about half as many.
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Original過去1年にマンガを読んだ人は51.5％
48.5% did not
32.8% are people who "haven't read it either 5 years ago or now"
Print comic volumes 34.4%
App and web manga 34.1%
E-books 28.8%
Paper manga magazines accounted for 17.6%
48.1% of readers read both in print and digitally
App and e-bookstore rankings, 28%
In-store bookstore displays, 26%
SNS posts and buzz, 22%
7% of people said official announcements from publishers and creators were what got them started
Supporting screen adaptation decisions with reader data. Komichi launches "IP Recommendation Report" for the video industry with Manga Metrics®!
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株式会社コミチ has launched the "IP Recommendation Report," which recommends manga titles as candidates for anime or live-action adaptation. The evaluation combines reader data, CANTERA's bookstore POS data, and viewing data from a collaboration with TVS REGZA.
[Art] Designs of stillness and motion carrying the wavering of handwork. Kyoka Tanno exhibition "FOREST REPOSE" to be held at アルフレックス名古屋 from Thursday, Nov. 5
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Arflex Japan will hold Kyoka Tanno's exhibition "FOREST REPOSE" at アルフレックス名古屋 from Nov. 5. The exhibition displays and sells works by an artist who creates cover art and illustrations, and a portrait drawing event will also be held on Nov. 21.
Fabric signage "Rufus," manufactured and sold by Tonichi Printing and Try, adopted at the "Space Brothers Exhibition" held at Tokyo Solamachi
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Fabric signage "Rufus," manufactured and sold by Tonichi Printing and Try, was adopted for the exhibition space of the "Space Brothers Exhibition" held at Tokyo Solamachi, where presentations made use of the fabric's translucency and ease of replacement.
Job総研, operated by パーソルキャリア株式会社, conducted the "2026 Business Manners Survey" among 439 working men and women. More than 70% feel a generational gap, and acknowledge its impact on promotions and personnel evaluations, while about half lack confidence, and a tendency to hesitate in pointing out manners to subordinates was observed.
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439 working men and women
78.6% of all respondents say there are business manners they consider unnecessary
73.8% of all respondents "feel" a generational gap in manners
75.2% of those with subordinates find it "hard to point out"
76.3% of all respondents "think" business manners affect promotion
Companies mentioned：パーソルキャリア株式会社、Job総研、doda、JobQ Town
Nomura Asset Management revised its basic policy on responsible investment and related guidelines on Nov. 1, 2026. By adding human rights and other sustainability issues and tightening ROE criteria, it aims to promote corporate value improvement and sustainable growth.
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Nomura Asset Management revised its basic policy on responsible investment and related guidelines on Nov. 1, 2026.
"Human rights" and "risk management in the digital society" were added to the role model criteria for TOPIX100 companies.
The minimum ROE level for companies other than cash-rich companies will be raised to 5 to 6%, and for cash-rich companies to 8 to 10%.
The requirement for the proportion of outside directors on the nomination (compensation) committee was raised to a majority or more.
コミクス produces a practical teaching material for executives on taking inventory of AI connection destinations and permissions
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株式会社コミクス has produced a mini teaching material for executives on taking inventory of the connection destinations and permissions of AI agents. It supports risk reduction and appropriate operation for small and medium-sized businesses.
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株式会社コミクス has produced a mini teaching material for executives of small and medium-sized businesses.
The material consists of 10 sheets in total.
The material divides operation permissions using 4 verbs: "read," "write," "send," and "delete/pay."
A design example is shown in which delete and payment permissions are not handed to AI.
株式会社コミクス was established in Sept. 2007.
The material assumes situations in which AI connects with internal company data and business tools through MCP and similar means.
The head office address of 株式会社コミクス is Kondo Building 2F, 15-4 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
壱角家 Gotanda store holds "Celebrating 600 Days Since Opening! Surprise Thanksgiving Festival!!" 600 days since opening! To show our gratitude, a special campaign begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4!
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To commemorate 600 days since opening, the 壱角家 Gotanda store, operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will start a special-price campaign on Iekei ramen and other items on Nov. 4.
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The 壱角家 Gotanda store opened on Jan. 31, 2025, and will hold a campaign commemorating 600 days from Nov. 4, 2026.
At the Thanksgiving festival, Iekei ramen (regular) will be offered at a special price of 800 yen (880 yen including tax), and abura soba (regular, large, extra-large) at 710 yen (780 yen including tax).
The 壱角家 Gotanda store is located in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, and has 45 seats in total.
株式会社ガーデン is a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, with securities code 274A.
[Telemarketing for job ad media] Training on how to think about talk that gets past reception
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株式会社営業ハック conducted training on talk to get past reception in telemarketing for job ad media. It explained concise ways of communicating to get through to the person in charge and how to leverage relationships, across 3 cases: new contacts, contacts with webinar/SNS touchpoints, and past transactions. It also introduced the company's fully performance-based telemarketing outsourcing service "Apo 100" and its sales training service.
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Participants: approx. 40 people
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Divided into 3 cases
Companies about 3 months after the most recent contact
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
In April 2018, set forth the mission of "reducing sales worries to 0"
~Co-developed with popular bakery "パンとエスプレッソと"~ Recreating the blissful taste of biting into a croissant and sipping a café latte at the same time! "Craft BOSS Croissant Latte" newly released
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Suntory Beverage & Food will release the limited-time "Craft BOSS Croissant Latte," a new-sensation latte co-developed with popular bakery "パンとエスプレッソと," starting Nov. 10.
A textbook on Bean to Bar chocolate, the third wave of chocolate, perfect for those who want to buy chocolate that suits their own tastes.
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株式会社誠文堂新光社 will release the book "Bean to Bar Chocolate Textbook," which explains everything from the basics of Bean to Bar chocolate to tasting methods, on Nov. 6, 2026. The author is Kanako Fudafuda.
Facts
A5 format, 192 pages
List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
Has been judging around the world for more than 10 years
株式会社ワールド will hold the clothing collection campaign "ワールド Eco-Colo Campaign" at 283 shopping centers nationwide from Nov. 16, 2026. The campaign is a social contribution activity through the reuse and recycling of unneeded clothing; OFF tickets are given in exchange for items collected, and the proceeds are donated to children.
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Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
14 days*
283 shopping centers nationwide
Now in its 18th year
More than 80 department stores nationwide
Original衣料品1点につき500円のOFFチケット
Up to 10 tickets
One ticket can be used for every 3,300 yen (tax included) purchased
Has donated a total of more than 100 million yen to children
[New Publication] Redefining PFAS-Free Strategy ~ Technical Limits, Reliability Risks and Design Guidelines Shown by 102 Cases ~ Publisher: （株）シーエムシー・リサーチ
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株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ has published the research report "Redefining PFAS-Free Strategy," which analyzes the technical limits and reliability risks accompanying the shift to PFAS-free materials in 102 cases. It explains the performance degradation and governance issues caused by material substitution in data centers and the semiconductor industry.
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102 cases
489 pages
Main volume (print edition): 250,000 yen
Set price (book + PDF edition): main volume + PDF edition 300,000 yen
Beauty said to resemble Nogizaka46's Aruno Nakanishi is a sweet potato farmer by trade! More than 30 processors made offers even before harvest, plus a live show and cheki meet-and-greet in the field!? | "Nananii Chika ABEMA" #140
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On ABEMA's program "Nananii Chika ABEMA" #140, a social media-famous beautiful farmer, a scaffolding worker who is also a company president, a candy apple sculpting artisan, a gyaruo elementary school student and others appeared and revealed their surprising occupations and private lives.
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2.87 million views
More than 30 processors
Surpassed 1.08 million
50 employees
Surpassed 780 million
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、AbemaTV, Inc.
[JAF Nagasaki] Learn your own driving habits through sudden braking and slalom driving! "Drivers' Seminar General Course (Half Day)" to be held in Nagasaki City
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The Nagasaki branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold the hands-on safe driving course "Drivers' Seminar" at 浦上自動車学校 on Dec. 7. Participants will reflect on their driving habits through slalom driving, a sudden braking experience and more.
A new spot for "Initial D" fans visiting Mt. Myogi. A "Initial D" goods corner opens at "道の駅しもにた"!
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A dedicated corner for licensed "Initial D" goods, planned and sold by 株式会社フェイス and officially approved by 講談社, will open on Nov. 3, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday) at "道の駅しもにた" in Gunma Prefecture. Magnets, acrylic charms, T-shirts and other items will be sold at the local products store and CAMSHOP.JP.
Local ingredients from Odai Town, Mie Prefecture, adopted by renowned Chinese restaurant 赤坂璃宮! Recycling-based farmed "Okuise Royal Fish" and "Okuise Yuzu" become supreme dishes
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The sturgeon meat "Okuise Royal Fish" farmed by スタージョンロハス of Odai Town, Mie Prefecture, and the "Okuise Yuzu" of 株式会社宮川物産 have been adopted by the renowned Chinese restaurant 赤坂璃宮.