Upstage AI株式会社 joined ジェイテクト's physical AI demonstration at its 田戸岬 plant together with カラクリ株式会社, achieving a 97.1% success rate in the random picking process.
Black on the Outside, Rich and Smooth Custard Pudding Inside: "Black Pudding," a Surprising and Delicious Treat, to Go on Sale Nationwide for a Limited Time from Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
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トーラク株式会社 will release the "Black Pudding," a rich custard pudding with a black exterior made with domestically produced bamboo charcoal, nationwide for a limited time from Nov. 16, 2026.
長谷工グループ Special Sponsor of the "Prince Chichibu Cup, 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship" Held; About 490 Group Employees in Total Cheer Enthusiastically from Regional Qualifiers
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The "Prince Chichibu Cup, 58th All Japan University Ekiden Championship," for which 長谷工グループ is a special sponsor, was held on Nov. 1, with about 490 group employees in total cheering on the runners.
[Event Report] "Thank you for coming in such numbers, DO DANCE!" Hosted with DJ KOO (TRF), "SDD PROJECT Special Session" Held at 京阪シティモール on Sunday, Nov. 1
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FM大阪 held the public recording event "SDD PROJECT Special Session" on the rooftop of 京阪シティモール on Nov. 1, 2026, with DJ KOO (TRF) as guest, calling for the eradication of drunk driving.
[Maihama Ikspiari] A Gorgeous Christmas Colored by Handmade Gelato: Two Kinds of Ice Cream Cakes from "à le Loïc（ア・ル・ロイック）" Open for Reservations from Monday, Nov. 2
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"à le Loïc," a group restaurant of 株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング, will begin accepting reservations on Nov. 2, 2026 at Maihama Ikspiari for 2 kinds of Christmas ice cream cakes made with handmade gelato.
Facts
Amarena Rose: 3,900 yen
Cassata Tart: 3,900 yen
About 15 cm in diameter
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
From Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング、à le Loïc（ア・ル・ロイック）、東京ディズニーリゾート®、イクスピアリ®
Red Cliff Stages a 500-Drone Show at the "Takuro Expo," Born from the Dream of M-1 Champions Takuro
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株式会社レッドクリフ will stage a show with 500 drones at "Takuro Expo TAKURO EXPO '26," to be held at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.
TravelLog, which shares each person's travel records and creates encounters with new regions, moves into 100BANCH as part of GARAGE Program Cohort 112
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100BANCH announced that TravelLog, a service for sharing travel records, has moved in as a project selected for Cohort 112 of its acceleration program, GARAGE Program. Applications have also opened for Cohort 114, whose members will move in in January 2027.
Notice of webinar on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026: "A 'Picture of the Future' That Makes People Want to Move — Vision Design That Turns Inertia into Challenge"
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株式会社アマナ will hold the online seminar "A 'Picture of the Future' That Makes People Want to Move — Vision Design That Turns Inertia into Challenge" on Nov. 19, 2026. BIOTOPE founder Kunitake Sasou will join as a guest, and Ryo Sugiyama will serve as moderator.
ジェイテクト achieves 97.1% success rate in parts-picking process in factory demonstration using physical AI
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株式会社ジェイテクト achieved a 97.1% success rate in the random picking process at its Tadomisaki plant in a physical AI demonstration conducted jointly with Upstage AI and Karakuri, and also cut cycle time by 16%.
Launching a demonstration experiment to clarify and standardize exterior stain and damage criteria across the home appliance industry and to reduce returns through AI-based exterior stain and damage assessment
[ロイズ] New designs arrive! Christmas-limited products, including richly varied assortments and cute petite gifts, go on sale Nov. 4.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will release Christmas-limited products through ロイズ mail order and its directly operated stores from Nov. 4, 2026. Multiple products are included, such as assortments in new designs and petite gifts.
[Smartphone accessory industry] From caseplay, which boasts No. 1 in the number of supported models, collaborations and designs, smartphone cases by contemporary artist "Ken Kagami" arrive in a lineup for more than 170 models!
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caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will release smartphone cases and other items featuring designs by contemporary artist "Ken Kagami" on Nov. 2, 2026. They support more than 170 models, and 9 items are offered, including slim protection cases with eco-friendly materials and impact protection features.
Large advertisement promoting the charm of Shimane posted at Shibuya Station on the 東急田園都市線!
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To attract winter tourists, 島根県 will post a large advertisement at Shibuya Station on the 東急田園都市線 and run a campaign giving away accommodation subsidy vouchers and other prizes by lottery to those who respond to a survey on a special website.
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations to preserve and restore the cherry blossom-lined avenue of Shukugawa Park and carry its beautiful scenery into the next 100 years
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Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Nov. 2, 2026, for "Shukugawa 2100 Cherry Blossom Preservation and Restoration Project," a crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation project aimed at preserving and restoring the cherry blossom-lined avenue of Shukugawa Park.
[From 10/30] Free streaming begins for "[Last One This Year!] Pre-Application Seminar for the 9th Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy" [助成金なう]
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助成金なう, operated by 株式会社ナビット, announced that free streaming of the pre-application seminar for the 9th SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy, the final call for applications in 2026, will begin on Oct. 30.
サン工業, founded 77 years ago, fully launches its "Fourth Factory" combining decarbonization and DX!
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サン工業株式会社 announced that its "Fourth Factory" built in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, was completed in May 2026 and began full-scale production in October of the same year. The factory is positioned as a strategic base that combines decarbonization (ZEB certification, introduction of solar power generation) with DX promotion (productivity improvement through factory automation).
Facts
77 years since founding
Completed in May 2026
Full-scale production began in October 2026
20 to 30% productivity improvement
112% reduction in primary energy consumption
196 t-CO2 reduction per year
15% CO2 reduction compared with conventional levels
MC Eiko Kano and Himahima speculate about "other people's dream footage" recreated by AI! A new-sensation "in-the-brain speculation variety show" is born!! TV Osaka Next IP Project program "What Is This Dream?"
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TV Osaka will air the special program "What Is This Dream?", born from its "Next IP Project" commemorating the 45th anniversary of its founding, for 4 consecutive weeks starting Nov. 13. Hosted by Eiko Kano and Himahima, this new-sensation variety show examines AI-recreated dream footage of ordinary people, with dream appraiser Kazu Fushimi giving diagnoses. It was selected from a public call for proposals with a total production budget of 100 million yen.
[First store in Anjo City] Unmanned cafe "セルフカフェ 安城駅店", a 1-minute walk from JR Anjo Station, opens Nov. 2. Open from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., for a morning routine before work or a breather at the end of the day
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ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 opened the unmanned cafe "セルフカフェ 安城駅店" in front of JR Anjo Station in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2026. It is open year-round from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., and private booths are scheduled to open about 2 weeks later.
Toward practical use of an "AI security countermeasure agent" that works while protecting confidential information
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株式会社HODL1 has partnered with Switzerland's Ryodan Systems AG and begun joint development of an "AI security countermeasure agent" that uses the security software "Mordred," which prevents leaks of confidential information by AI agents.
Facts
Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market: 2345
Announced a funding round of 90 million US dollars
Hermes software has been replicated more than 24 million times
Companies mentioned：株式会社HODL1、Ryodan Systems AG、Nous Research、NVIDIA、Microsoft
"Final Fantasy XIV: Silver Wanderer" set for release on Feb. 23, 2027!
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株式会社スクウェア・エニックス announced that it will release "Silver Wanderer," the latest expansion pack for the online RPG "Final Fantasy XIV," on Feb. 23, 2027. Pre-orders will begin on Nov. 4, 2026, and it was also reported that the cumulative number of registered accounts worldwide has surpassed 35 million.
Introduction of an off-site corporate PPA service by 株式会社東邦銀行
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Toho Bank introduced, on Nov. 2, 2026, an off-site corporate PPA service that uses solar power plants provided by Tohoku Electric Power. Under the service, renewable electricity generated at 5 sites in Fukushima Prefecture (total rated output of 648.3 kW) will be aggregated by Toshiba and supplied to Toho Bank's 28 locations in Fukushima Prefecture for about 20 years. The annual CO2 emissions reduction is expected to be about 481 t.
Facts
Total rated output of 648.3 kW
Introduced on Nov. 2, 2026
Supplied for about 20 years
CO2 emissions reduction effect of about 481 t per year (note 3)
Powered prosthetic leg maker BionicM raises a total of 710 million yen in Series B 1st Closing
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BionicM株式会社 has completed fundraising of 710 million yen in total as the Series B 1st Closing (2.58 billion yen including equity and grants). The funds will be used to strengthen the production system and marketing foundation for the U.S. market launch in 2027 of its next-generation new product "ASISTA™."
Facts
Total of 710 million yen
Total amount raised is 2.58 billion yen
Nov. 2, 2026
Building a local sales system in 2024
Won the "University-Originated Venture Award, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize" in 2026
How do balloon professionals learn their skills? Kissies' balloon seminar teaches practical techniques, from trend-conscious gift making to space decoration
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キッシーズ株式会社, a balloon specialty trading company, has renewed the course content of its "Balloon Seminar," where participants can learn practical techniques such as gift making and space decoration.
The sale is really about to end. Short lead time × last discount ENNE ZERO! Exhibiting at Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026 confirmed
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株式会社ENNE announced that it will exhibit at Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026. The company is currently taking reservations for the 3rd early-bird sale of its electric motorcycle "ENNE ZERO," offering it at 199,000 yen (tax excluded) as the last discounted price before regular sales.
Yotsukaido City will hold the "Yotsukaido Fire Festival 2026" at the Yotsukaido Municipal Chuo Elementary School grounds on Nov. 7 and 8 of Reiwa 8. Many hands-on attractions and performance events will take place, including ladder truck rides and helicopter displays.
JALグループ announced its consolidated results for Q2 of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Revenue was 1.0989 trillion yen (+11.7% year on year), a record high since its relisting. Soaring fuel costs and the weak yen pushed EBIT to 70.1 billion yen (down 36.0% year on year), but there is no change to the full-year forecast.
パナソニック launches Eolia X series room air conditioners, No.1 in energy savings (★)
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パナソニック will launch the Eolia X series room air conditioners, which meet the fiscal 2027 energy-saving standard, in late January 2027. All models achieve No.1 energy savings, and the newly installed Eco Rotary Compressor and nanoe X (72 trillion) improve energy-saving performance and mold-suppression functions.
Facts
Annual power consumption for CS-X367D/CS-XS367D/CS-367DHX (*2) = 1,016 kWh
On sale from late January 2027 (*)
Achieved a minimum output of 0.2 kW during cooling operation
Approx. 25% reduction compared with conventional models (*5)
【ジェイコブ＆コー】 Holds special new-work exhibition in Ginza -- Latest piece "The Godfather Ⅱ" unveiled for the first time in Japan
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Swiss luxury watch brand "JACOB&CO. (ジェイコブ＆コー)" held a special exhibition and owners' dinner in Ginza, Tokyo, on October 31, 2026, to commemorate the Japan debut of its latest piece, "The Godfather Ⅱ."
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
As many as 510 parts
Limited to 74 pieces worldwide
One rotation in just 4 seconds
Since its founding in 1986
The June 2024 reopening of the Ginza boutique after renovation
On the introduction of an off-site corporate PPA service
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株式会社ツルハホールディングス will sequentially introduce an off-site corporate PPA service using solar power plants provided by 東北電力株式会社 at 48 ツルハグループ stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area from November 1, 2026.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
"27 Tsuruha Drug stores"
48 stores in total
March 2027 (planned)
Approx. 743 tons of CO2 emissions reduced annually
Approx. 1,763 MWh of electricity from renewable energy annually
Canna Lily debuts 3 songs, including the new song "Escape the Limit," at its 2nd one-man live show "Scenes of Withered Songs"; 3rd one-man show also set for next February
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Canna Lily, a 5-member rock band born from the game "Girls Band Cry First Riff," held its 2nd one-man live show at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE in Tokyo on October 31, 2026, and debuted 3 new songs. A 3rd one-man show has also been set for February 2027.
[7 days only] マルヤナギ's concept shop "Mame Mugi Marche" opens its first store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store! Selling rice balls and sweets made with mochi barley from Kitaharima, Hyogo Prefecture
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The concept shop "Mame Mugi Marche" of 株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 will open at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Nov. 4 to 10, 2026, selling rice balls and sweets made with mochi barley from Kitaharima, Hyogo Prefecture, at special prices.
Trade show KPI shifts from "number of business cards" to "quality of business talks." ジーニー achieves 150% of hot lead target. Scalehack's "EXPO hack" operation design and PDCA continue to deliver stable results
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株式会社Scalehack provided its trade show marketing support service "EXPO hack" to 株式会社ジーニー, which offers marketing SaaS. Through operation design and PDCA based on a track record of more than 200 cases per year, it achieved 150% of the hot lead target and contributed to improving the quality of business talks.
Facts
Trade show support for more than 200 cases per year
Make cleaning deep inside a troublesome exhaust fan easier. New "Sirocco Fan Filter" attaches easily with magnets, now on sale
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スターフィルター株式会社 will launch a new product, the "Sirocco Fan Filter for Range Hoods," designed to reduce grease buildup on the sirocco fan inside range hoods, with early sales on 楽天市場 starting Nov. 16, 2026.
"Music that heals those who heal," 井出 音 研究所 has released a music app for people working in medicine on the App Store. It consists of lullabies from all times and places, beautiful sounds of nature, and music of molecules such as oxytocin and apoptosis.
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Ide Oto Laboratory has released the iOS app "Music That Heals Those Who Heal" for healthcare workers on the App Store. It contains 119 tracks totaling 14 hours, and is priced at 30,800 yen (tax included).
Facts
119 tracks in total
14 hours in total
Over 40 years
More than 1,000
3-year joint clinical study
¥28,000 (excluding tax)
¥30,800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：有限会社 エル・プロデュース、井出 音 研究所、EL PRODUCE INC.、MD Anderson Cancer Center、日本ロレアル、TOYOTA、SHARP AQUOS、Apple、Apple AirPods、B&O Beosound Explore
NSJAPAN launches its 4th fiscal term, accompanying corporate growth as a partner that builds businesses from sales
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株式会社NSJAPAN, now in its 4th fiscal term since its establishment in Oct. 2023, announced that it will continue to support corporate growth through new business development and sales support drawing on insights from the sales front lines.
[Amusement Park Musashino Village] Great deals for residents of the Kanto region! "Kanto Region Special Week" to be held from Saturday, Nov. 7!
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株式会社むさしの村 will hold the "Kanto Region Special Week" from Nov. 7 to 15, 2026, to commemorate Saitama Prefecture Citizens' Day. Admission plus free pass will be offered at discounted prices, and events such as treasure hunts and a harvest festival will also be held.
Facts
Original2026年11月7日(土)～15日(日)
Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,400 yen
Regular price: 3,200 yen
Children (ages 3 to elementary school) and seniors (ages 65 and over; age verification required): 2,000 yen
[クインテッサホテル広島銀山町] The first-floor restaurant has been renewed! A "Bar Lounge" for relaxing between work and sightseeing is born. Preview opening exclusively for hotel guests from Tuesday, Nov. 3
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クインテッサホテル広島銀山町, operated by コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社, will renovate its first-floor restaurant into a "Bar Lounge" and hold a preview opening exclusively for hotel guests from Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Hotel's signature beef curry: 1,100 yen
Pizza Margherita: 990 yen
Adults: 2,200 yen
156 guest rooms
Preview opening exclusively for hotel guests from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
めちゃコミック seeks original novels in the "エブリスタ Comic Original Story Contest," joined by 12 companies and 21 editorial departments
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The digital comic distribution service "めちゃコミック," operated by 株式会社めちゃコミック, is participating as part of 12 companies and 21 editorial departments in the "エブリスタ Comic Original Story Contest" held by 株式会社エブリスタ, and is seeking original novels in 4 categories.
めちゃコミック redesigns its logo on the occasion of the service's 20th anniversary
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As it marks the 20th anniversary of the service launch on Nov. 2, 2026, 株式会社めちゃコミック has redesigned the logo of "めちゃコミック" and set the tagline "What shall we read next?" It also updated its vision and mission, and relaunched its corporate site the same day.
Facts
Service launched in 2006
Marked the 20th anniversary of the service launch on Nov. 2, 2026
Chitose Kouyukai holds nationwide dietitian training, promoting higher-quality food education that fosters children's "zest for living"
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社会福祉法人ちとせ交友会 held the "2nd Nationwide Dietitian Training" in a hybrid format for dietitians across the country on Oct. 31, 2026, where participants learned about menu planning for infants and young children and improving the quality of food education.
JCB and 三井ダイレクト損保 begin offering "Car Insurance That Earns J-POINT" and "Motorcycle Insurance That Earns J-POINT"
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JCB and Mitsui Direct General Insurance began offering "Car Insurance That Earns J-POINT" and "Motorcycle Insurance That Earns J-POINT" on Nov. 2, 2026. J-POINT equal to 2.0% of the annual insurance premium will be granted to members holding J-POINT-eligible cards.
RePlayce begins recruiting for the 2nd cohort of "Canvas X," a hands-on program for students to take on everything from product planning to sales
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株式会社RePlayce will begin recruiting for the 2nd cohort of its student hands-on program "Canvas X" on Nov. 2, 2026. NTT Docomo is the sponsor, and total prize money of 500,000 yen is available.
A first in the aesthetic medicine industry! A giant 2.0 m tall gacha machine, the "Monster Capsule," to be provided at "Lula Summit 2026," an aesthetic clinic event expecting 5,000 attendees
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株式会社グリーグローブ will provide a giant 2.0 m tall gacha machine, the "Monster Capsule," at "Lula Summit 2026," an event held by ルラ美容クリニック.
Crispy. Fluffy. Piles of tartar sauce. Kisuke no Yu's "Sa-Meshi -1.0" adds a golden fried horse mackerel topped with a mountain of tartar sauce [Matsuyama, Ehime]
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At the dining hall "花ゆらり" of "伊予の湯治場 喜助の湯", operated by キスケ株式会社, a golden fried horse mackerel with a mountain of tartar sauce will go on sale from Nov. 1, 2026, as a new item in the post-sauna meal series "Sa-Meshi -1.0."
プリファード ホテルズ&リゾーツ announced that it welcomed 28 new member hotels between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2026. To mark the occasion, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points for a limited time when staying at eligible hotels.
Facts
28 new member hotels
2,500 bonus points
Since opening in 1878
120 guest rooms and suites
A historic theater with 898 seats
130 guest rooms and suites
11 suites
69 guest rooms
271 guest rooms and suites
45 guest rooms and suites
Companies mentioned：プリファード ホテルズ&リゾーツ、I Prefer Hotel Rewards、富士屋ホテル、THE FUJIYA HOTEL、ユーミュージック・ホテル・マドリード、UMusic Hotel Madrid、パラッツォ・トレッツァ、Palazzo Trezza、ダイアモンド・トゥドゥフシ、Diamonds Thudufushi、ワシントン・デューク・イン & ゴルフクラブ、Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club、デューク大学、武漢風貌巴公邸ホテル、HOTEL BANOV TOWNSCAPE WUHAN、360・ホテル・ブティック・ホテル・アンド・スパ、360 Hotel Boutique Hotel and Spa、アルマー・ティミ・アマ・ヴィラシミウス、Almar Timi Ama Villasimius、BLESS バルセロナ、BLESS Barcelona、Bless イビザ、Bless Ibiza The Site、デ・プレスマン・ホテル・ザ・ハーグ、De Plesman Hotel The Hague、デューク・ビーチ・ホテル＆スパ、Duke Beach Hotel & Spa、グランド・ティロリア・キッツビュール、Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel、ホテル・ブルク・シュヴァルツェンシュタイン、Hotel Burg Schwarzenstein、オテル・カリフォルニア・パリ、Hôtel California Paris、ホテル・Kö59・デュッセルドルフ、Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf、メゾン・メスマー、Maison Messmer、ノブ・ホテル・ロス・カボス、Nobu Hotel Los Cabos、ヌジュ・ウルワツ、Nuju Uluwatu、パレ・ジャマイ、Palais Jamai、パークホテル・ブレーメン、Parkhotel Bremen、セント・ヘレンズ・ホテル、St. Helen's Hotel、ザ・リーラ・クールグ・フォレスト・サンクチュアリ、The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary、ザ・ステル、The Stelle、トニーノ・ランボルギーニ・ホテル・成都、Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu
The season to warm up dorayaki has arrived again this year. 中尾清月堂 of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, to hold the "Hot Dora Butter Festival" from Nov. 3 to enjoy its popular product in a fun way
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中尾清月堂, a Japanese confectionery shop in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, will hold the "Hot Dora Butter Festival" at its 3 stores, the Takaoka main store, Nomura store and Toyama store, from Nov. 3 to Dec. 23, 2026. During the period, it will sell limited-edition boxes containing 5 flavors and original goods at random, and hold a gacha lottery for customers who spend 800 yen or more.
ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン株式会社 will newly release nationwide from Nov. 3 the limited-time Crispy Sandwich "Chestnut and Cassis Parfait," featuring Italian chestnut sauce and a cassis coating.
[NHK Culture] Voice actor Asa Ito to appear on stage! A special lecture with a certificate presentation ceremony will be held at the NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom.
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NHK文化センター青山教室 will hold a special lecture, "Making What You Love Your Job," with voice actor Asa Ito as the lecturer. It will be held on Nov. 22, 2026, and a certificate presentation ceremony will also be held.
Yasushi Akimoto Named General Producer as Content Creation and Development Platform "CONTENT INNOVATION" Launches
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SBIネオメディアホールディングス株式会社 announced the launch of "CONTENT INNOVATION," a content creation and development platform that will bring in Yasushi Akimoto as general producer and create new Japan-originated IP from scratch. The project will work with the SBIネオコンテンツファンド (total 100 billion yen) to support everything from discovery to commercialization.
Facts
Total committed capital of 100 billion yen
Established the company in May 2025
Have listed about 400 projects so far
Held meetings with about 150 individuals and businesses among them
[Yahoo!ショッピング] "Black Friday," the once-a-year big chance packed with deals, to be held from Nov. 22
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Yahoo!ショッピング, operated by LINEヤフー株式会社, will hold "Black Friday" from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29, 2026. About 10,000 items will be sold at 50% off or more, with campaigns including up to 23% PayPay points back and daily coupons.
TKP begins operating the banquet space of Osaka Dojima wedding venue "ラグナヴェールOSAKA" as "TKPガーデンシティ大阪堂島"
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株式会社TKP will begin operating the 1st and 5th floors of the wedding venue "ラグナヴェールOSAKA", run by group company 株式会社オンザページ, as "TKPガーデンシティ大阪堂島" from Nov. 2, 2026, aiming to capture event demand by leveraging its corporate customer base.
[神戸阪急] "Autumn Hokkaido Products Fair": Enjoy a "Northern Full-Course Meal" at 神戸阪急
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神戸阪急 will hold the "Autumn Hokkaido Products Fair" at its Main Building 9th-floor event space from Nov. 11 to 17. About 40 brands, including LeTAO and 札幌千秋庵, will offer sweets, seafood bento boxes and more.
[Event Report] Goodnotes: Japan ranks No. 1 worldwide in corporate sales, up more than 2 times year on year. Ryuichiro Takeshita, Kumiko Shimizu and Toshinao Sasaki discuss how to balance AI and handwriting: "Think by hand first, then expand with AI"
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Goodnotes Limited held a media event in Daikanyama on Oct. 27, 2026, announcing that corporate sales in the Japanese market ranked No. 1 worldwide and grew more than 2 times year on year. It also presented survey results showing that people who think "handwriting first, then AI" are more likely to arrive at original ideas, and discussed how to balance AI and handwriting in a panel discussion.
Facts
Used by more than 26 million people worldwide
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
No. 1 in the world by country in corporate sales
Grew more than 2 times year on year
Targeting 1,000 business people nationwide
About 2.4 times that of people who think in the reverse order
A case in which productivity improved by 40%
51.0% of people who use generative AI at work
60.9% among people in their 20s
Handwriting (48.6%)
Generative AI (39.0%)
Average rating 4.75 out of 5
Companies mentioned：Goodnotes Limited、TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg、株式会社AND CREATE、東京大学、EF Education First、BloomKKCA Academy、App Store、Google Play
[Breaking] "Kinoko no Yama Wireless Earphones Pro" surpasses 1,000 units in orders in just 48 minutes of launch! Commercialization decided!
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カゴメディア株式会社 announced that "Kinoko no Yama Wireless Earphones Pro," offered on Makuake under license from Meiji, surpassed the commercialization condition of 1,000 supporter purchases in 48 minutes, and that commercialization has been decided.
Facts
Surpassed 1,000 supporter purchases
Appeared in a limited run of 3,500 units
Originalあれから約2年半
From the previous approximately 26 days
to approximately 80 days
an improvement of about 3 times
Regular price: 36,300 yen (tax included)
Reward 1 [Limited to the first 24 hours] First 1,000 units: 29,800 yen (tax included)
Reward 2 [Super Early Bird] Limited to 2,000 units: 31,800 yen (tax included)
Reward 3 [Early Bird] Limited to 2,000 units: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Reward 4 [Final Discount] Limited to 3,000 units: 34,800 yen (tax included)
南青山リアルエステート株式会社 has renewed its corporate logo to review its corporate stance and reaffirm its philosophy that "facing problem real estate means facing people."
Tour Otaru by bus! 北海道中央バス launches new winter sightseeing course on Saturday, Nov. 28
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北海道中央バス will launch a new winter regular sightseeing course departing from and returning to Sapporo Station on Nov. 28, the "Winter Otaru: Tenguyama Panoramic Night View and Otaru Canal Course."
Compare recommended overseas eSIMs by price, reviews and connection quality! "eSIM Portal" fully renewed
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BeaconLink合同会社 fully renewed the top page of the overseas eSIM comparison site "eSIM Portal" on Oct. 28, 2026. It added a price comparison function covering 12 major companies and 38 countries and regions, as well as measured communication speed data (882 measurements in 55 countries worldwide), and expanded its original coupons and free tools.
Facts
12 major overseas eSIM companies
38 countries and regions
Oct. 28, 2026
4 services: トリファ, Holafly, Airalo and Saily
55 countries worldwide
882 measured communication speed data points
100 people with experience using overseas eSIMs
160 トリファ users
The cheapest tier is 1200 yen
The market price is 1960 yen
Companies mentioned：BeaconLink合同会社、JapanConnect eSIM、World eSIM、Ubigi、トリファ、Holafly、Airalo、Saily、PhoneBox、SOKUDO、AppChan TV
First collaboration between Ron Herman and pionunnal realized! Limited items commemorating the opening of new Ron Herman store released
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pionunnal株式会社 and Ron Herman (株式会社リトルリーグ) have launched their first collaboration, offering 2 limited bag styles to commemorate the opening of a new Ron Herman store.
A "Key Bank" that delivers passwords you'd rather not tell anyone while alive to family only after your death, now available in the end-of-life planning app "SouSou"
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株式会社そうそう has launched on Nov. 1, 2026 "Key Bank," a new feature of the digital end-of-life planning app "SouSou," which stores smartphone lock codes and login information in encrypted form and passes them on to designated family members after the user's death.
Facts
Launched on Nov. 1, 2026
The number of accounts at major online banks has doubled in 5 years and exceeded 40 million
Users of paid video streaming services total 34.5 million
While 86.0% of people feel the need for digital end-of-life planning
only 3.0% have completed it
"Memory" at 40.9%
"Paper notes or notebooks" at 34.3%
Leaks of personal information of 1 million or more records by listed companies
J-CAS Airways files application for air transport business license
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株式会社ジェイキャスエアウェイズ filed an application for an air transport business license with the 国土交通省大阪航空局 on Oct. 30, 2026. It has also agreed with Avation PLC on the lease of an ATR72-600 aircraft, with delivery scheduled for Aug. 2027. The company plans to begin operating the Toyama and Yonago routes from Kansai International Airport in Mar. 2028.
Chichibu Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage marks 50th anniversary of its founding in 2027; Master Hayashiya Taihei's original Seven Lucky Gods artwork to appear on commemorative shikishi boards; official website opens Saturday, Oct. 31, and new characters "Kami Seven" launch
[BITCOIN JAPAN 2026] Notable content released one after another! A wide variety of programs gather, including a dance battle, comedy live shows, and expert sessions
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株式会社ANAPホールディングス has released content information for "BITCOIN JAPAN 2026," a large-scale Bitcoin event to be held at Bellesalle Akihabara on Nov. 27 and 28, 2026. The event consists of 3 parts: a corporate conference, an expert program, and a festival for the general public. Sessions by the former CEO of Mt.Gox, the CTO of Chaintope and others, as well as a dance battle and comedy live shows, are planned.
SWALLOW strengthens on-site repair system for specified small motorized bicycles, partnering with "Doctor Pedal," which has a track record of servicing more than 80,000 mobility units a year
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SWALLOW株式会社 is partnering with Doctor Pedal, which has a track record of servicing more than 80,000 units a year, to strengthen its on-site repair and maintenance system for all vehicle types, including specified small motorized bicycles. It will start in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture and expand nationwide in stages.
Facts
Took effect on July 1, 2023
No driver's license required for those aged 16 and over
三陽合同会社 to hold a domestic group buy in Japan for the solenoid-equipped mechanical keyboard "Smurve80 R2 Lume Edition"
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三陽合同会社 will hold a group buy in Japan for the solenoid-equipped mechanical keyboard "Smurve80 R2 Lume Edition," co-designed by Play Keyboard and Swagkeys.
Launch of the ultra-high-performance down "FR 2L Down" series combining flame resistance, waterproofing and 800FP
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株式会社スノーピーク will launch the "FR 2L Down" series, featuring flame-resistant, waterproof, 800FP down, on Nov. 6. The lineup comprises 4 items: a jacket, a poncho, pants and a flight cap, priced from ¥10,780 to ¥74,800.
Big trees, wreaths and Snoopy in Santa costume welcome you! A special space wrapped in Christmas spirit, available only at this time of year. At スヌーピーミュージアム, the seasonal event "Happy Christmas" starts Sunday, Nov. 1
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スヌーピーミュージアム will hold the seasonal event "Happy Christmas" from Nov. 1, 2026. It will feature Christmas decorations, limited-edition goods, workshops and greeting events, running through Dec. 25.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Runs through Friday, Dec. 25
Fee: 700 yen (tax included)
ソニーグループ holds 80%
and the family of Charles M. Schulz holds 20%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ、スヌーピーミュージアム、BROWN'S STORE、e+、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、Apple TV、チャールズ M. シュルツ美術館、Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center
Sales begin for the new investment condominium "RELUXIA Kamata-nishi" in the "Kamata" area, with flexible access to Shinagawa, Haneda and Yokohama
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株式会社フュディアルクリエーション has begun sales of the new investment condominium "RELUXIA Kamata-nishi" in Ota Ward, Tokyo. The property has obtained ZEH-M Oriented certification, is an environmentally conscious building that cuts primary energy consumption by 33%, and adopts DXYZ's facial recognition platform "FreeiD" and IoT equipment. It has 38 units in total, with sale prices from 42.2 million yen to 64.3 million yen.
Facts
Sales begin on Nov. 2, 2026
aimed at reducing primary energy consumption by 20% or more
obtained a 33% reduction and BELS rating
13 minutes' walk from "Kamata" Station
10 minutes' walk from "Yaguchinowatashi" Station on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line
Japan Security Token Association to hold seminar "Outlook for Tokenization Business from a Payments Perspective - The Future of "Money" and "Assets" Connected by Stablecoins -"
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一般社団法人日本セキュリティトークン協会 (JSTA) will hold a seminar on the theme of "Outlook for Tokenization Business from a Payments Perspective" on Nov. 24, 2026. With speakers invited from 株式会社Startale Japan, SBI VCトレード株式会社 and TMI総合法律事務所, it will discuss new financial services and business models using stablecoins and security tokens.
[HMC2026] Only a few on-site seats remain. A single registration also gives access to the archive after the event
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株式会社micado announced that only a few on-site seats remain for the "Hotel Marketing Conference 2026 (HMC2026)" to be held on Nov. 10 and 11, 2026. Day 1 has reached capacity and registration has closed, but free online participation is still available. Day 2 also has few seats left, so early registration is recommended.
[三田製麺所] 18th Anniversary Commemoration, Part 1! Holding a 2-day-only campaign to enjoy tsukemen for 700 yen
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三田製麺所, operated by 株式会社エムピーキッチン, will hold a campaign to mark its 18th anniversary, offering tsukemen for 700 yen (tax included) to official app registrants for 2 days only, from Nov. 3 to 4, 2026.
Knock on the Door, 蘭越町 and Mediplan sign "Partnership Agreement on Promoting Regional Healthcare Using Digital Technology"
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ノックオンザドア株式会社, 蘭越町 and 株式会社メディプラン signed the "Partnership Agreement on Promoting Regional Healthcare Using Digital Technology" on Oct. 30, 2026, aiming to demonstrate a regional healthcare model in 蘭越町 that utilizes online medical consultations and other means.
Beauty media Mimi Beauty announces "2026 Second Half Buzz Cosmetics"
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Beauty media "Mimi Beauty," operated by 株式会社Mimi Beauty, announced the "2026 Second Half Buzz Cosmetics," selected by vote from cosmetics that drew attention on social media from April to September 2026. Kao's "Biore Ouchi de Esthe Deep Clay Face Wash" was chosen as the Grand Prize winner, and an analysis of the factors behind its buzz and its impact on the market was also released.
Facts
with total followers exceeding 5.93 million, among other things
8 editorial staff members nominated 31 items, and
PRIMAmimist 117 members
The top 15 items were announced as the "2026 Second Half Buzz Cosmetics"
Long-established umbrella maker トンボ洋傘前原光榮商店 releases 2 Christmas-limited umbrella models for 2026 [limited to 50 units].
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株式会社前原光榮商店 will hold its "2026 Christmas Fair" from Nov. 16 to Dec. 25, 2026, releasing 2 Christmas-limited color models of the "Liberiola" series in limited quantities.
[LINE GAME] In November, "Rolcana Woody <Transformation>" and "Rolcana Cruella" from "Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game" appear for a limited time in "LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum"!
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In "LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum," operated by LINEヤフー株式会社, "Rolcana Woody <Transformation>" and "Rolcana Cruella" derived from the "Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game" appeared for a limited time in November 2026, and related events and campaigns were held.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30, 23:59
154 countries and regions
100 million downloads worldwide cumulative
15 winners by lottery
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE GAME、株式会社タカラトミー、NHN PlayArt 株式会社、Apple Inc.
Cybersecurity community led by top executives, "Security Trust Forum (STF)," launched; first meeting held
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NTTグループ has launched the invitation-only, paid-membership community "Security Trust Forum (STF)," where corporate executives discuss cybersecurity as a management issue, and will hold its 1st meeting on Nov. 27, 2026.
Flagship Orchestra joins "SEGA UNIVERSE x SKY PerfecTV! 30th Anniversary Special Project." Fan vote to decide the official mascot character of "SEGA UNIVERSE" starts Nov. 2!
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株式会社フラッグシップオーケストラ, Sega and SKY Perfect JSAT, 3 companies in all, will carry out the "SEGA UNIVERSE x SKY PerfecTV! 30th Anniversary Special Project" to mark the 30th anniversary of SKY PerfecTV!. A fan vote to decide the official mascot character of "SEGA UNIVERSE" will start on Nov. 2, and a collaboration special with "Game Center CX" is scheduled to air in December.
Facts
30th anniversary of the start of SKY PerfecTV! service
Hyojito appoints new head of Seoul, South Korea sales office
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表示灯株式会社 announced that it has appointed Yuki Kamimoto as the new head of its Seoul, South Korea sales office, effective Nov. 1, 2026. The office was opened in May 2026 with the aim of raising awareness and promoting use of 『TAXFREESHOPS.JP』 and supporting Korean companies' expansion into the Japanese market.
Aiming to build a community free of discrimination, 紀の川市 will hold a human rights lecture on Nov. 14, 令和8年. The speaker is Mr. Mana Ito, and the theme is "A Heart That Never Gives Up." Capacity is 360 people.
[ヒルトン広島] Displays giant diorama "2026 Christmas Train," made possible by about 100 sponsors
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ヒルトン広島 will display the giant diorama "2026 Christmas Train," made possible by about 100 sponsors, in the first-floor hotel lobby from Nov. 8, 2026 to Jan. 8, 2027. This charity project aims to raise donations for child welfare facilities and other institutions, and it is being held for the 4th time since the hotel opened.
Helical Fusion Deputy CTO Goto appointed as member of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Fusion Energy Technology Development Strategy Task Force"
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Takuya Goto, co-founder and Deputy CTO of 株式会社Helical Fusion, was appointed on Oct. 30, 2026 as a member of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Fusion Energy Technology Development Strategy Task Force Committee."
株式会社ウィルネクスト establishes subsidiary "株式会社ウィルネクストジョブ" to handle job placement agency business; Wataru Orihara appointed representative director
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株式会社ウィルネクスト has established the subsidiary "株式会社ウィルネクストジョブ" to handle its job placement agency business, and Wataru Orihara has been appointed representative director. The new company will work with the media outlet "Loved Company Japan" to provide end-to-end support from connecting with companies to assisting with selection.
Facts
Established: July 17, 2026
Paid employment placement business license number: 14-ユ-302646
A first in Tochigi Prefecture! "ツクリオ 佐野キッチン" begins operations
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株式会社Antway has signed a franchise agreement with 株式会社リョーム and established "ツクリオ 佐野キッチン," the first manufacturing base in Tochigi Prefecture, in Sano, Tochigi. It will begin operations on Nov. 2, 2026, bringing the total number of domestic manufacturing bases to 12.
Reservations open for the seasonal French cheese "Mont d'Or," carefully selected by cheese specialty shop フェルミエ, on the e-commerce site "UNCORK" operated by 株式会社モトックス
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Starting Nov. 2, 2026, 株式会社モトックス began accepting pre-orders on its e-commerce site "UNCORK" for the seasonal French cheese "Mont d'Or," selected by cheese specialty shop フェルミエ, and related wine sets.
[First in Kansai] FONDAN, a specialty shop for "melt-in-your-mouth sweets" found only at Tokyo Station, makes its Kansai debut. Starting with its signature product, the "Fondant Sandwich," FONDAN's "melting" flavors come to Osaka.
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FONDAN, a specialty shop for "melt-in-your-mouth sweets" exclusive to Tokyo Station, will hold a pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka for 8 days starting Nov. 11, 2026. It will sell its signature "Fondant Sandwich" and the new winter-limited "Fondant Chocolat Sandwich," among other items.
"If your system went down right now, how many minutes back could you restore?" Zero Data Loss, limiting data loss to under 1 second on Oracle SE2, now available
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株式会社インサイトテクノロジー has begun offering "Zero Data Loss (ZDL)," a new option that limits data loss risk to under 1 second, for "Dbvisit StandbyMP," its DR solution for Oracle databases.