Held "Sports GOMI Koshien 2026 Mie Prefecture Tournament." The winner of the fierce battle was the 鈴鹿高校 team "Mijumaru"! A total of 53 participants collected 43.19kg of trash on the day!
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The "Sports GOMI Koshien 2026 Mie Prefecture Tournament," organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and オフィス楽都, was held at Kasumigaura Ryokuchi on Oct. 11, and the 鈴鹿高校 team "Mijumaru" won. With 53 participants, a total of 43.19kg of trash was collected.
Trains and buses with a single QR code. Trial begins in Kumamoto and Oita for e-tickets that cross the boundaries of transport operators and equipment
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トヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社 and 日本信号株式会社 will conduct a trial of an e-ticket usable for both trains and buses with a single QR code in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures from November 2026 to March 2027. As part of the 国土交通省 "COMmmmONS" project, they will verify interoperability and a settlement model using a ticket brokerage hub.
Introduction of solar power generation equipment using an on-site PPA scheme at "LOGIFRONT Nagoya Minato Malien"
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MLE, a 100% subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing, signed a PPA contract with Tokyu Fudosan and installed solar power generation equipment on the roof of the logistics facility "LOGIFRONT Nagoya Minato Malien," which began operation in November 2026.
OiTr installed at "Sayama City Hall and Sayama City Iruma Community Exchange Center (Sayama, Saitama Prefecture)"! Sanitary napkins stocked at public facilities close to citizens' lives, delivering peace of mind across the whole community
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オイテル株式会社 installed the free sanitary napkin service "OiTr" at Sayama City Hall and Sayama City Iruma Community Exchange Center, and began the service in October and November 2026.
"Relieve Wear," with cumulative sales of 5 million pieces, newly available from Nov. 2 through JAF member benefits service
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株式会社りらいぶ will begin selling the functional wear "Relieve Wear" through the JAF member benefits service from Nov. 2, 2026. The product, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 5 million pieces, will be offered to JAF members at a special price.
Knowledge Work's AI research and development initiative selected for AWS global program "AWS Startups Custom-Model Inference Fellowship"
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The AI research and development initiative of 株式会社ナレッジワーク has been selected for AWS's global program "AWS Startups Custom-Model Inference Fellowship." Four companies were chosen from Japan, and it will advance inference optimization of an LLM specialized for the financial industry.
Facts
4 companies from Japan, including ours
Selected companies will, over 12 weeks
Adopted on a scale of several thousand people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジワーク、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Poetics、NTTドコモビジネス、みずほ銀行、日清食品、トレジャーデータ株式会社、インハ大学
Donating more than 1 million HEATTECH items worldwide to people in need. Contributing to communities together with many partners
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In 2026, Uniqlo is carrying out its "The Heart of LifeWear" campaign, donating more than 1 million items including HEATTECH worldwide. In Japan, about 100,000 items will be donated to disaster-affected areas and child welfare facilities, and overseas, a total of 520,000 items will be donated to Syria and Iran through UNHCR.
Facts
1 million HEATTECH items
2026, the third year
About 100,000 HEATTECH items in total
More than 500,000 items, by Uniqlo businesses worldwide
More than 1000 Uniqlo products
About 520,000 items donated to Syria and Iran
About 320,000 items for returnees in Syria
About 200,000 items for internally displaced people in Iran
Ricoh publishes a dialogue video on "NewsPicks" on the theme "The real reason AI does not produce creativity"
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株式会社リコー has published a dialogue video on the social economy media "NewsPicks" on the theme "The real reason AI does not produce creativity." Hidetoshi Kikuchi, director of the Ricoh Innovation Strategy Center, and Shotaro Yamashita, principal researcher at コクヨ ワークスタイル研究所, appeared and discussed creativity through the use of AI and the future of the workplace.
First time at a supermarket in Miyazaki Prefecture! 90-minute all-you-can-eat frozen food and ice cream event "Chin! Suru Restaurant in Co-op Miyazaki Sadowara Store" to be held
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株式会社日本アクセス, in cooperation with 生活協同組合コープみやざき, will hold the 90-minute all-you-can-eat frozen food and ice cream event "Chin! Suru Restaurant in Co-op Miyazaki Sadowara Store" at the supermarket "Co-op Miyazaki Sadowara Store" in Miyazaki Prefecture on Dec. 5 and 6, 2026.
アスカネット's photo book service "MyBook" registered as a return gift for Hiroshima City's hometown tax donation program, with applications opening Nov. 2
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Products related to the photo book service "MyBook" from 株式会社アスカネット have been registered as return gifts for Hiroshima City's hometown tax donation program, with applications opening on Nov. 2, 2026.
タカノ株式会社 to exhibit at the 40th Annual Autumn Meeting of the Japan Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
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タカノ株式会社 will exhibit at the 40th Annual Autumn Meeting of the Japan Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, to be held at the Kobe International Conference Center from Nov. 28 to 29, 2026, where it will display the Automated Analyzer SiLIS-100.
Launch of the "Profit Structure and Business Growth Support Package" for industrial waste treatment and recycling companies. Integrated support for treatment unit prices, collection efficiency, and profit improvement
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering the "Profit Structure and Business Growth Support Package" for industrial waste treatment and recycling companies on Nov. 2, 2026. The package provides integrated support for treatment unit prices, collection efficiency, profit improvement, and more, and supports sustainable corporate growth through a management consulting service called "Shacho no Bunshin" (the president's alter ego).
[Latest 2026 school festival survey] Top 10 classic school festival songs and events!
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Original株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジーによる2026年最新文化祭調査。催し物1位は模擬店・屋台、楽曲1位はMrs. GREEN APPLE「青と夏」、芸人1位はチョコレートプラネット。ネクストトレンドとしてカウントダウンノートとペクスダバンが挙げられている。
Facts
Over 30 years
62.0%
55.0%
53.0%
51.0%
48.0%
47.0%
37.0%
34.0%
28.0%
27.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
12.0%
11.0%
Since 1995
Since 1998
Founded in 1990
August 2026
Ages 15 to 18
Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジー、渋谷トレンドリサーチ、INGteens、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、M!LK、EBiDAN、AKB48、嵐、iLiFE!、ILLIT、aespa、チョコレートプラネット、レインボー、サンドウィッチマン、ジャルジャル、ダイアン、かまいたち、ジェラードン、たくろう、千鳥、津田篤宏、ペクスダバン、PAIK'S COFFEE
15 MBA students from ロンドン・ビジネス・スクール visit ファクトリエ Ginza. The only fashion brand on their itinerary
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15 MBA students from ロンドン・ビジネス・スクール visited the Ginza store of ファクトリエ, a Made in Japan fashion brand connected directly to its factories, to learn about Japanese craftsmanship and supply chain reform.
Facts
15 people including MBA students
Oct. 21, 2026
Program of approx. 90 minutes
Participants: approx. 80 people
1-week immersive overseas training program
Made in UK has also fallen below 3%
A family-run clothing shop that has continued for over 100 years
Internship experience at グッチ in Paris at age 20
The circumstances leading to the founding in 2012
Domestic apparel production ratio, which in 1990 was
To commemorate "Nov. 11 SUIT SELECT Day," "Cloth Ermenegildo Zegna" suits from the 2026 fall/winter collection go on sale at special prices from Nov. 4!
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コナカ Co., Ltd. (株式会社コナカ) will put suits from the 2026 fall/winter collection made with "Cloth Ermenegildo Zegna" fabric on sale at special prices from Nov. 4 to commemorate Nov. 11.
Facts
2026 fall/winter collection
Ready-made suits: 66,000 yen (tax included)
Made-to-order suits: from 108,900 yen (tax included)
Quantity: 1,200 ready-made suits
Ready-made suits: 86,900 yen (tax included)
Made-to-order suits: from 154,000 yen (tax included)
一般財団法人全日本野球協会 and 株式会社サンコー sign "Baseball5 Clean & Sustainable Partnership" agreement
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一般財団法人全日本野球協会 and 株式会社サンコー signed the "Baseball5 Clean & Sustainable Partnership" agreement on Nov. 1, 2026, aimed at promoting and developing Baseball5 and realizing a sustainable society.
"絵本ナビ Christmas 2026" Christmas special page launched: "Picture Books and Gifts That Light Up the Hearts of Loved Ones"
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株式会社絵本ナビ, which operates the picture book information site "絵本ナビ," has launched a special page, "絵本ナビ Christmas 2026," to help people choose gifts. Under the theme of "lighting up," it offers a diverse lineup including character goods and age-based sets.
Students from the public inquiry-based learning school "Shirankedo" in Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, supported by 株式会社ウテナ, will hold a village PR event at 羽田イノベーションシティ on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. It will feature a yuzu footbath experience and sales of local specialties.
Starbucks Holiday where anyone can become Santa: The "Be a Santa Donation Program," now in its 5th year, is held again this year
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Starbucks Coffee Japan will hold the "Be a Santa Donation Program" for the 5th year in the 2026 holiday season. Through sales of the new "Be a Santa Cookie Topping," donations by Star members, and KitKat donations from Nestlé Japan, it will provide gifts to children's cafeterias via the certified nonprofit Musubie.
Facts
Now in its 5th year
To 790 children's cafeterias nationwide
Holiday gifts worth 11,839,960 yen
Approximately 44,000 children
Takeout: 69 yen (tax included)
Dine-in: 70 yen (tax included)
Warm donations totaling 3,330,775 Stars
Donations can be made from 25 Stars
The number is "12,602" (finalized figure for fiscal 2025)
Approximately 10,000 cases per year (FY26 results)
株式会社ベビーカレンダー acquired all shares of 株式会社オレンジページ held by 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and made it a wholly owned subsidiary (group company) as of Nov. 2, 2026. Going forward, it aims to combine its digital know-how with the Orange Page brand strength to expand its online business and solve everyday life issues through media collaboration.
[Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Game World] A rival appears for Hirochin!? Popular game streamer Zuzu appears! A fun best-of-3 match in "Let's Play! Oink Games" was supposed to happen, but...!?
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On TOKYO MX's game variety show "Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Game World," popular streamer Zuzu makes a first appearance in the Nov. 3 broadcast and competes with Hirochin in "Let's Play! Oink Games."
Exhibition commemorating the release of photographer Tadashi Shimada's photo book to be held from Fri., Nov. 6 at ソニーイメージングギャラリー and at αプラザ locations nationwide in sequence
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Sony Marketing will hold an exhibition from Nov. 6 at ソニーイメージングギャラリー and αプラザ locations nationwide to commemorate the release of photographer Tadashi Shimada's first photo book in 7 years, "WILD MOMENT: Birds of the Land of the Kamuy." Related events such as talk events and wild bird photography workshops will also be held.
[直方市] Ogata Illumi 2026: A Great Wheel of Light Blooming Beyond the Seasons
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直方市 will hold Ogata Illumi, with 200,000 lights, from Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027. The theme is "A Great Wheel of Light Blooming Beyond the Seasons." On opening day, a stage event and lighting ceremony will take place at Susaki-machi Park, with a Christmas market and Attaka Festival also held in connection.
[直方市] Professional athletes and coaches provide direct instruction! "Multi-Sports Class IN Nogata" lets you try 4 sports in one day
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On Dec. 5, 直方市 will hold the "Multi-Sports Class IN Nogata," where participants can try 4 sports (baseball, basketball, volleyball and trampoline) under the guidance of professional athletes and coaches.
[直方市] "Vessel-Making Time for Moms: A Relaxing Moment with Your Baby" to be held
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The 直方市 Board of Education will hold "Vessel-Making Time for Moms," an original tableware-making workshop using Porcelarts, for mothers of children under 1 year old.
Gugenka to exhibit at "Animate Girls Festival 2026"; digital figure "Holo Model" sales lineup revealed
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株式会社Gugenka will exhibit at "Animate Girls Festival 2026," to be held in Ikebukuro on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, where it will unveil its sales lineup of the digital figure "Holo Model." A demonstration corner for ソニー株式会社's spatial reality display "ELF-MN1" will also be set up.
On "Spoku," the official sports team auction service provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート, an auction for the 1st uniform of the 2026 season of 埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ will begin on Nov. 5, 2026.
[トライオートFX] Turkish Lira/Yen Swap Point 60% Increase Campaign Launched!
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Invast Securities will hold a campaign increasing swap points on the Turkish lira/yen pair by 60% from Nov. 2, 2026, on its foreign exchange trading service "トライオートFX."
[Showa Nishikawa] Supporting Miss World Japan 2026 finalists again this year through their sleep environment - Sleep training and premium bedding experience session held on Friday, Oct. 30
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昭和西川株式会社 held a sleep seminar and premium bedding experience session for the Miss World Japan 2026 finalists, supporting a high-quality sleep environment.
[トライオートFX/トライオートCFD] Auto-Trading Start Support Campaign Launched! 1,000 yen cashback for 1 trade on a newly started auto-trading setup!
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Invast Securities will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, giving 1,000 yen cashback per service to customers who newly activate auto-trading and make a trade on トライオートFX and トライオートCFD.
Invast Securities will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, on its foreign exchange trading service "トライオートFX," offering increased swaps and auto-trading cashback for the Swiss franc/Turkish lira pair.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Original1万通貨あたり1日100円
300 yen for every 10,000 currency units of newly executed trades
The upper limit for eligible open positions is 50,000 currency units
銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ Christmas Fair Launched! Choose from perks for engagement and wedding ring contracts, including an "Original Jewelry Holder" from the NARUMI x Chisa Fujioka collaboration
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銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ, operated by 株式会社NEW ART, will hold a Christmas fair at all 69 stores from Nov. 3 to Dec. 25, 2026. As perks for engagement and wedding ring contracts, customers can choose items such as an original jewelry holder from the NARUMI and Chisa Fujioka collaboration.
オラクル announces Fusion Agentic Applications for customer experience, powered by Fusion Claw
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オラクル announced "Fusion Agentic Applications" for customer experience. Powered by "Oracle Fusion Claw," a foundation with built-in governance, they autonomously carry out specialized tasks such as sales territory adjustment and service health checks.
Nozomi Sasaki serves as new ambassador as Naris Cosmetics' main skincare brand "Luque" begins pop-up
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株式会社ナリス化粧品 has appointed Nozomi Sasaki as the new ambassador for its main skincare brand "Luque," and has begun airing TV commercials and launching pop-ups at locations such as @cosme STORE.
Facts
Price: 900 yen (excluding tax)
990 yen (tax included)
Luque All-Purpose Lotion (wipe-off/protective lotion) 125 mL
ピザーラ's "crab" is back! "Winter Seafood Festival" launched, with 2 new red snow crab items and 4 seafood pizzas available at special prices for a limited time!
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PIZZA-LA, operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will hold a limited-time "Winter Seafood Festival" from Nov. 4 to 17, 2026, selling 4 seafood pizzas, including ones using red snow crab, at special prices.
In commemoration of the film "Godzilla -0.0," Ami Premium Outlets to hold Godzilla tie-up event from Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday), featuring a Godzilla stamp rally, original collaboration menu items and collaboration goods
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Ami Premium Outlets will hold a tie-up event with the film "Godzilla -0.0" from Nov. 3, 2026, featuring a stamp rally and sales of original collaboration menu items and goods.
As the 13th installment of atmos×adidas Originals “ZX 8000,” the masterpiece “Chlorophyll,” clad in green that embodies the life force of plants, returns to the G-SNK series
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As the 13th installment of the “ZX 8000 G-SNK” exclusive series jointly developed by atmos and adidas Originals, the green-themed sneaker “Chlorophyll,” which revives the original 1999 colorway, is scheduled for release on Nov. 6, 2026. A concept T-shirt will also be offered.
[Final Volume 14 of “Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu” on sale Friday, Nov. 6!!] “Everyone’s Congratulatory Telegram Ads,” using congratulatory telegrams collected through the “#BokuYaba Congratulatory Telegram Campaign,” will appear at Shibuya Station from Monday, Nov. 2!
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To commemorate the release of the final Volume 14 of the manga “Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu,” 株式会社秋田書店 will display advertisements using congratulatory telegrams from readers at Shibuya Station. It will also release a promotional video marking the series’ conclusion and run free campaigns for related works.
Choose from two kinds of enjoyment: the familiar taste or a new taste. Kohaku Lucky Bag 2027 Kohaku Lucky Bag (mail order only) Advance reservations begin Nov. 2 on the “Otodoke Site”
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エスビー食品株式会社 will release the 2027 Kohaku Lucky Bag (mail order only) in limited quantities, and will begin accepting advance reservations on Nov. 2 at its official online shop, the “Otodoke Site.”
Facts
5,400 yen (tax included, shipping paid by the company)
Learn English through play and discover the joy of speaking it. From first-time English conversation to Eiken® preparation, enrollment opens for the “Winter Course” at WinBe®, the English and English conversation school of the Yaruki Switch Group!
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WinBe®, the English and English conversation school for children run by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, has begun accepting applications for the “Winter Course,” a special winter program for children aged 3 to junior high school students. A half-price enrollment fee campaign is also being held for a limited time until Nov. 28, 2026.
Facts
5 special courses to choose from
Ages 3 through elementary and junior high school students
Entering via the app gives you even more chances to earn bonus points! Introducing the campaigns starting in November!
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株式会社コメリ will launch multiple limited-time campaigns for “コメリカード” members starting in Nov. 2026. In partnership with brands including 花王, P&G, ライオン, CORONA, サトウ食品, 越後製菓, たいまつ食品, アース製薬, 白元アース, 新富士バーナー, マーベル, プーマ and 住急番, it will give away points for entries via the app and purchases of specific products and services.
Samsung to provide Samsung Galaxy technology and athlete programs at the Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026)
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Samsung announced that it will provide Samsung Galaxy technology and athlete programs at the Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026), to be held in Senegal in Nov. 2026.
Facts
More than 2,700 young athletes
Competing in 25 sports
From 207 countries and regions
Involvement in the Olympic Movement spanning about 40 years
Make Christmas with your favorite even more special: Christmas-only customization arrives for the Cake.jp×サンリオキャラクターズ “Enjoy Idol Series”
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株式会社Cake.jp will add and begin offering Christmas-season-only custom options to the “Enjoy Idol Series,” its collaboration series with サンリオキャラクターズ, starting Nov. 2, 2026.
テレビ愛知 special drama “Hinomaru Brothers”: Second batch of star-studded additional cast including Yoshie Ichige and Keisuke Horibe announced all at once! Highlight scene trailer and “ノリタケの森” collaboration banner also released!
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テレビ愛知 announced 6 people including Yoshie Ichige as the second batch of additional cast for the special drama “Hinomaru Brothers,” to be broadcast on Nov. 24, and released a highlight scene trailer and a “ノリタケの森” collaboration banner.
Your words will reach Izumo Taisha! The “Words of Connection, Delivered to 出雲大社” project is about to begin
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As part of its wide-area tourism project for the Izumo area, “＆Goen no Seichi,” 公益社団法人島根県観光連盟 will launch the “Words of Connection, Delivered to 出雲大社” project on Nov. 5, Reiwa 8. It will accept messages of 115 characters or fewer from across Japan and dedicate them to 出雲大社 on Jan. 26, Reiwa 9.
TikTok LIVE to hold "TikTok LIVE Agency Annual Summit 2026" on Dec. 15
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TikTok LIVE will hold the "TikTok LIVE Agency Annual Summit 2026" on Dec. 15, 2026. Last year, more than 200 people from over 100 agencies took part, and this year the event is expanding its scope to include companies considering entering the field.
愛知県田原市 and Furusato Choice's Satofull begin accepting donations to fund equipment investment for a local gelato shop using Tahara-grown produce
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愛知県田原市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Nov. 2, 2026, through a crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation program aimed at equipment investment for a local gelato shop that uses Tahara-grown agricultural products.
[Delivered nationwide from LeTAO] Starting Monday, Nov. 2, luxurious sweets for savoring maple and cheese make their debut! A limited-time roll cake wrapped in rich chocolate is also available.
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小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will launch new seasonal sweets in its online shop starting Nov. 2, 2026. The new products include a maple and cheese souffle fromage and a pistachio chocolate roll, and a campaign offers a gift with orders above a certain amount.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
2,700 yen (tax included)
2,052 yen (tax included)
2,268 yen (tax included)
3,456 yen (tax included)
2,484 yen (tax included)
3,240 yen (tax included)
For every 12,000 yen (tax included) in product purchases
For every 18,000 yen (tax included) in product purchases
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 三井ダイレクト損保 began offering "J-POINT Earning Auto Insurance" and "J-POINT Earning Motorcycle Insurance" on Nov. 2, 2026. J-POINT equal to 2.0% of the annual premium is awarded.
A light and elegant outerwear style proposed by ロペピクニック's winter staple "Jersey Melton Series"
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ROPE' PICNIC, operated by 株式会社ジュン, is again offering the "Jersey Melton Series," known for its light and elegant feel, this season, proposing 4 styles in total.
Top reasons to recommend the "Beef Sukiyaki" series, as chosen by ほっともっと store managers nationwide! No. 1: "Perfect for the colder season"
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株式会社プレナス announced the results of a survey of 21 store managers nationwide on the seasonal "Beef Sukiyaki" series at the takeout bento chain ほっともっと. First place was "Perfect for the colder season," second was "A flavor that makes you want more rice," and third was "The special sauce is delicious."
[Furunavi exclusive] 7 new municipalities now listed in the "Furunavi Catalog"!
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In the catalog service of the hometown tax donation site "Furunavi," operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, partnerships with 7 new municipalities have begun, bringing the total number of partner municipalities to 514.
Made with 100% white shrimp using Kappa Ebisen's signature method of kneading whole ingredients into the dough! Renewed with a lighter, more melt-in-the-mouth texture! "Kappa Ebisen White Shrimp"
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Calbee is renewing the white shrimp flavor of "Kappa Ebisen" with a lighter, more melt-in-the-mouth texture, and will launch it early at convenience stores on Nov. 9, 2026.
[東京ステーションホテル] 111th anniversary: A special experience of staying inside an Important Cultural Property within Tokyo Station
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東京ステーションホテル will mark its 111th anniversary on Nov. 2, 2026. Exclusively on the official website, it offers a stay plan and a lunch plan that include a staff-led tour of the hotel, introducing the history and architectural appeal of the station building, which is an Important Cultural Property.
Facts
111th anniversary
Celebrated its 111th anniversary on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
A hotel born in 1915, one year after Tokyo Station opened
The station building was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 2003,
and regained its original appearance after preservation and restoration work in 2012
150 guest rooms
10 restaurants and bars
Original1室1名様 105,336円～
Original1室2名様 114,236円～
Price: from 11,000 yen
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、東京ステーションホテル、The Tokyo Station Hotel
[札幌プリンスホテル] From buffets to course meals, a wide variety of Christmas menus to color the holy night. Sales period: Dec. 19 (Sat.) to Dec. 25 (Fri.), 2026
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札幌プリンスホテル will offer Christmas-only buffets and course menus at its restaurants and lounge from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026.
stand.fm Music Bar Program "Onboke" Live Recording Event "Shun Matsuo's Big Year-End Party feat. Onboke" Presale Now Open!
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The live recording event "Shun Matsuo's Big Year-End Party feat. Onboke" for stand.fm's music bar program "Onboke" has been set for Nov. 28. Presale is now open exclusively to FANY Premium members.
How Is ChatGPT Introducing Your Restaurant? Some Shops Struggle with Low-Rated Reviews After Being Guided with Pre-Relocation Addresses or Wrong Prices. Free "AI Visibility Diagnosis (Light)" Also Usable for Restaurants Now Launched
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Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. has launched "AI Visibility Diagnosis Light," a free tool that lets restaurants check how AI such as ChatGPT recognizes their information. In a survey targeting restaurants in Sapporo, the company revealed that the match rate between AI and Google search results is low, and that AI misrecognition of information (such as differences in addresses and prices) is causing customer trouble.
Facts
52.3% use generative AI
We asked 331 questions about dining in Sapporo
Out of 7 scenarios
In 5 of 7 scenarios
AI's top 10 restaurants and Google's top 10 restaurants
Nov. 4 Is "Good Embroidery Day." Discover More About the Charm and Joy of Embroidery
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The 日本ジャガード刺繍工業組合 registered "Good Embroidery Day" (Nov. 4) with the 一般社団法人日本記念日協会 in 2019. It works to spread the appeal of embroidery widely and to promote and develop Japan's embroidery culture.
Patent Obtained for Weld Type Determination and Spool Numbering in Plant Piping
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株式会社Arent has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7922896) for technology that supports the creation of fabrication drawings for plant piping. The technology features grouping based on weld type and a correction function on a 3D screen, and is used in its own product "ASPO Spool Manager."
Tohoku University and 株式会社アイシン have developed a 16nm AI SoC equipped with STT-MRAM, realizing a high-speed, low-power AI processing system that requires no external memory.
Facts
16nm FinFET AI SoC
32MB embedded STT-MRAM
7 milliseconds (approx. 39 times faster than before)
Shortened to approx. 1/10
Approx. 25 times faster across the entire system
1/50 of the conventional level
Low power consumption of 7mJ/frame
Shortened the time from power-on to OS boot to 65.7 milliseconds, and
Achieved 38.59 times faster speed
AI processing time was shortened by 10.16 times, and
Sushi Restaurant "THE SAKAI Tokyo," Designed by KTX Archi Lab, Wins Jury Special Prize (Eisuke Tachikawa Prize) at "Japan Space Design Award 2026"!
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The premium sushi restaurant "THE SAKAI Tokyo," whose interior was designed by KTX Archi Lab, has won the Jury Special Prize (Eisuke Tachikawa Prize) at the "Japan Space Design Award 2026." The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Oct. 30.
Game Discovery App "PlayNavi" Fully Renewed. Adds AI Assistant, Claude Integration and PC Web Version; Early Beta Users to Be Recruited for ChatGPT Integration
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PlayNavi Lab will release version 5.0.0 of its game logging app "PlayNavi" on Nov. 2, 2026. It adds an AI assistant, a PC web version and Claude integration, and will begin recruiting early beta participants for ChatGPT integration from Nov. 5.
FIRST DOWN × Kinetics release 26AW collaboration model rebuilding the classic "BUBBLE DOWN JACKET" in corduroy material
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FIRST DOWN and Kinetics have released a 26AW collaboration model that rebuilds the classic "BUBBLE DOWN JACKET," born in 1983, in corduroy material. The price is ¥49,500.
Device Agency and ecbo form business partnership in luggage storage sector
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株式会社デバイスエージェンシー and ecbo株式会社 have begun a business partnership in the luggage storage sector to meet growing demand for luggage storage amid rising numbers of inbound visitors to Japan.
Explaining systems small and medium-sized corporations can use right now: "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar 2026 in Gifu" to be held Wed., Nov. 18
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一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold the "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar 2026 in Gifu" at 岐阜商工会議所 on Nov. 18, 2026. To address soaring labor and raw material costs, the seminar will explain how to choose grants and subsidies and application know-how. Participation is free.
Connected by Cub, the people and region of Nishi-Awa: "Nishi-Awa Cub MEETING × Ikedako Marche" to be held for the first time on Nov. 22 in Miyoshi, Tokushima
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The Nishi-Awa Cub MEETING Executive Committee will hold the "Nishi-Awa Cub MEETING × Ikedako Marche" for the first time on Nov. 22, 2026, at Ikedako Waterfront Park in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. The event aims to foster exchange through local food, experiences, and a music stage, and is supported by Miyoshi City and the Awa-Ikeda Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division.
Facts
Nov. 22, 2026
Nov. 22
10:00～16:00
17 shops are scheduled to participate
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[Limited to 6 days, Nov. 4 to 9] Shizuoka Kakegawa sweet potato sweets specialty shop "Oimoya" returns to イオンモール岡崎 this year!
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株式会社おいもや will open a temporary shop inside イオンモール岡崎 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, from Nov. 4 to 9, 2026. Based on last year's results, it will sell staple sweet potato sweets such as "Nidaime Hoshiimo."
Facts
6 days, from Wednesday, Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
For the 2nd consecutive year following last year
sold more than 1,000 sweet potato sweets in 7 days
[とちぎコープ] Bringing smiles to Noto through the power of connection: "Tsuna♡Noto Trip" held
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とちぎコープ held "Tsuna♡Noto Trip," an invitation program aimed at supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, inviting 20 Noto members and residents to Tochigi Prefecture for exchange.
Facts
Original2026年10月19日（月）〜20日（火）
2 days and 1 night
10 groups totaling 20 people from Noto participated
Book signing events decided to commemorate release of Honobu Yonezawa's first legal mystery "Ishi no Yaiba"!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will hold signing events in 3 cities, Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, to commemorate the release of Honobu Yonezawa's first legal mystery "Ishi no Yaiba."
Explaining systems small and medium-sized corporations can use right now: "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar 2026 in Nagoya" to be held Wed., Nov. 18
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一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold the "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar" in Nagoya on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining support systems for small and medium-sized corporations and application know-how.
Children's drawings and handwriting become one-of-a-kind accessories. "KIZUNA FORM" launched on Makuake
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株式会社ボンズコミュニケーション has launched "KIZUNA FORM," a made-to-order brand that turns children's drawings and handwriting into accessories, on Makuake since Oct. 11, 2026. The project is scheduled to run until Nov. 20 of the same year.
About 20 types, centered on Korean ramen! "Noodle's24," a new-style "ramen convenience store" where you enjoy "choosing, making and eating," joins 一般社団法人 全国サ飯協会 as a silver corporate member!
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"Noodle's24" has opened in Harajuku and Asakusa and joined 一般社団法人全国サ飯協会 as a silver corporate member. It offers about 20 types of packaged noodles, centered on Korean ramen, cooked and served on a self-service basis.
Explaining systems small and medium-sized corporations can use right now: "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar 2026 in Shizuoka" to be held Tue., Nov. 17
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一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold a grants and subsidies utilization seminar in Shizuoka on Nov. 17, 2026. To address soaring labor and raw material costs, the seminar will explain how to find suitable systems and application know-how, aiming to correct the information gap reflected in the current utilization rate of 5.5%.
株式会社NTTドコモ will start Part 2 of the Docomo x Love Live! Series Collaboration Campaign on Nov. 2, 2026. It will run prize-draw campaigns including the d Anime Store Prize and the Docomo MAX Prize, collect support messages and distribute goods at Docomo shops, and set up a booth at the LoveLive! Series 15th Anniversary Love Live! Fes venue.
Kids/Baby x Pet Dog Matching-Outfit Brand "Doudou wau" Obtains Trademark Registration for Its Brand Logo
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株式会社Riz announced that the brand logo of "Doudou wau," its matching-outfit brand for kids, babies and pet dogs, has been registered as a trademark at the Japan Patent Office.
[Event Report] Structural Subcontractor エルライン, Scaffolding Workers Build the "Skeleton" of Art Works with Single Pipes
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株式会社エルライン took part as SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER of the art festival "MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026," which closed after welcoming a record-high more than 61,000 visitors. The company built the single-pipe skeletons and supplied scaffolding materials for the works of evala and Ryu Ika, putting into practice circular space-making that reduces waste.
CNNj to Carry Closely Watched US Midterm Elections in Full Live Coverage!
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CNNj will carry the US midterm elections, whose voting day falls on Nov. 3 Japan time, in full live coverage. Top anchors including Anderson Cooper will host and analyze the impact on the Trump administration. A giveaway campaign for logo goods is also under way on the official CNNj X account.
[New Project Launch] Raycop Supports the Peace of Mind of Parenting Generations! Launching the "Raycop Parenting Support Project"
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レイコップ株式会社 has officially launched the "Raycop Parenting Support Project" for parents and guardians of children from infancy through childhood, including product proposals, health awareness columns and giveaway campaigns.
Facts
Winner of the Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026
Winner, Manabebi Awards 2026, Life with Baby Category
[Entries Open] Total Prize Money of Up to Over 7 Million Yen! One of Japan's Largest Comic Original Story Contests Is Held. The "Everystar Comic Original Story Contest," Bringing Together 21 Editorial Departments from 12 Companies, Starts Today
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株式会社エブリスタ has started the "Everystar Comic Original Story Contest" on its novel-posting site "Everystar," in collaboration with 21 editorial departments from 12 companies including 集英社, in response to growing needs in the comic market. Total prize money is up to over 7 million yen, and the entry period runs from Nov. 2, 2026 to Feb. 2, 2027.
From ZESDA's AI Adoption Drive to Individual Social Implementation. Pro Bono Staff Develop and Release "Komyuheru," a Conversation Support App That Crosses Barriers of Disability and Language!
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Ryuichi Takada, a pro bono staff member of NPO法人ZESDA, developed on his own and released on Google Play "Komyuheru," a conversation support app that crosses barriers of disability and language, against the backdrop of the organization's AI-adoption culture.
Facts
First-time users can use it free for 3 days
About 12 years ago, Takada founded a music agency, and
Realized as an app in just 3 months
It supports 3 languages: Japanese, English and Korean
Love and hope. Feelings burst, radiance sparks, a chain of joy. A special limited item just now for KANEBO's popular day and night creams, on sale Nov. 6 (Fri.) only
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Kanebo will release, from Nov. 6, 2026, a limited kit and limited sizes using its day cream "Kanebo Cream in Day II" and night cream "Kanebo Cream in Night II."
Facts
On sale from Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
1 type in total, 8,500 yen (9,350 yen including tax)
- Kanebo Cream in Day II (full-size product, 40g)
・Kanebo Smile Performer (33 mL x 2 sheets)
・Kanebo Cream in Night II (4 g)
1 type total: 12,500 yen (13,750 yen including tax)
・Kanebo Cream in Night II (full-size product, 50 g)
1 type total: 20 g, 4,500 yen (4,950 yen including tax)