山梨県 and Satofull Begin Accepting Donations to Promote the Appeal of Local Companies and Strengthen Matching with Young People
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山梨県 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Nov. 2, 2026 for the "Yama Navi!" project, which aims to promote the appeal of local companies and strengthen matching with young people.
[鴨川シーワールド] In Honor of "Measurement Day" on Nov. 1, Public Weight Measurement of Sea Creatures Held! The Weight Difference Between the Walrus and the Humboldt Penguin Is a Surprising 736.7 kg!! Report on the "Public Weight Measurement of Sea Creatures" Results
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鴨川シーワールド, the flagship facility of 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル&リゾート, held a public weight measurement of 4 species, the bottlenose dolphin, walrus, Humboldt penguin and green sea turtle, to coincide with "Measurement Day" on Nov. 1. The weight difference between the walrus and the Humboldt penguin was about 736.7 kg.
To Commemorate the Release of the Film "Godzilla -0.0," a New "Godzilla -0.0" Design Appears for the Godzilla エポスカード!
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株式会社エポスカード will begin accepting applications for the Godzilla エポスカード with the new "Godzilla -0.0" design on Nov. 2, 2026, to commemorate the release of the film "Godzilla -0.0."
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Annual spending of 500,000 yen
Annual spending of 1,000,000 yen
2,000 yen off at billing
Worldwide box office revenue of 84.5 billion yen
Scheduled for release in Japan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (a national holiday), "Godzilla Day"
Since first appearing in 1954
A work released in 2023 commemorating the 70th anniversary of his birth
Approximately 10,000 discount facilities nationwide
Surviving a Tokyo Inland Earthquake. "Nanabun no Ichi no Survivor" (Kyuri Yamada) Begins Serialization on コミックDAYS on Nov. 2!
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The manga "Nanabun no Ichi no Survivor" by Kyuri Yamada will begin serialization on コミックDAYS on Nov. 2. A human drama centered on a Tokyo inland earthquake, its first episode will be available free of charge.
エコ革's Container-Type Data Center Development Plan in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Selected for the Ministry of the Environment's Reiwa 8 Subsidy Program. Scale of Renewable Power Self-Consumption at a Container-Type DC Is Among the Largest in Japan
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株式会社エコ革 announced that its container-type data center "Omitama Data Center," planned in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been selected for the Ministry of the Environment's Reiwa 8 subsidy program. Equipped with power receiving capacity of about 2 MW, solar power generation facilities of about 2 MW DC, and battery storage facilities of about 2 MW and 4 MWh, it aims for a renewable energy self-consumption rate of about 30%. Operations are scheduled to begin in May 2028.
Facts
Power receiving capacity of about 2 MW
Solar power generation facilities of about 2 MW DC
Output of about 2 MW
Storage capacity of about 4 MWh
About 30% of annual power consumption
Operations are scheduled to begin in May 2028
IT equipment capacity of about 1.2 to 1.3 MW class
[TAC Labor and Social Security Attorney] 2026 Labor and Social Security Attorney Exam Pass Results (Preliminary Figures): Pass Rate of Curriculum Completers 43.5%
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TAC株式会社 announced the preliminary pass results for the 2026 Labor and Social Security Attorney Exam, stating that the pass rate of those who completed the main course curriculum was 43.5%. The cumulative number of successful candidates since 2011 also reached 6,403.
[Labor and Social Security Attorney] 2026 Labor and Social Security Attorney Exam: "Bull's-Eye Hits" Keep Coming from TAC Materials!
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TAC株式会社 has published a special web page compiling cases in which questions on the 2026 Labor and Social Security Attorney Exam matched content from its own teaching materials.
Is Spinning Well the Only Value of a Beigoma? "Japan's Hardest-to-Spin Beigoma": The Challenge of a Kawaguchi Polishing Company, Put into THE BARREL
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株式会社ダイエイバレル has begun selling "THE BARREL," an ornamental beigoma that combines Kawaguchi's casting culture with the company's barrel polishing technology, following its OMOTENASHI Selection 2026 award.
Facts
Selling price 3,500 yen (excluding tax)
3,850 yen (tax included)
Sales began on Oct. 5, 2026, and
Handed down in Kawaguchi for more than 100 years
Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイエイバレル、日三鋳造所、Amazon、ENGAWA STORE
"Yunyun Denpa Syndrome" and "PUKEY GODDESS SHOT TRICK" Held at Tokyo Tower!
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トラストトウキョウ株式会社 will hold a collaboration event between "Yunyun Denpa Syndrome" and "PUKEY GODDESS SHOT TRICK" at "Co・Lab-TOKYO-" inside Tokyo Tower from Nov. 11 to 19, 2026. A stamp rally, sales of limited-edition goods, and trial play sessions will be held.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Original1会計3,000円(税込)
[76 mm Hologram Can Badge]
Companies mentioned:トラストトウキョウ株式会社、Alliance Arts Inc.
Considering easing the burden of community activities and linking schools and communities: establishing a cross-departmental "Community and Learning Collaboration Promotion Team"
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To address issues such as a shortage of people to carry out community activities and an aging population, 豊中市 will establish, on Nov. 1, a "Community and Learning Collaboration Promotion Team" in which relevant departments work together across divisions, and will consider easing the burden and linking schools and communities.
[YORISOI's Original Analysis] Analysis report published examining labor shortages by industry and the future of recruitment agencies and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)
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株式会社YORISOI has published the "Report on Labor Shortages by Industry and the Outlook for Recruitment Agency and RPO Services," based on its own analysis of data from 帝国データバンク and JILPT. Drawing on the share of companies short of regular employees, labor-shortage bankruptcies, and estimates of the number of workers in 2040, among other data, the report examines hiring challenges by industry and occupation and the value of YORISOI's recruitment outsourcing service "採用くん."
Facts
It reached 51.3% in July 2026
It rose by 2.8 points
There were 225 labor-shortage bankruptcies
Calculating the composition ratio gives 31.1%
It estimates the number of workers through 2040
The rate of change for manufacturing as a whole is −1.7%, but
[デュシタニ京都] Launching Christmas-limited menus and gift collections that blend Kyoto ingredients with Thai essence
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デュシタニ京都, a luxury hotel operated by デュシット・インターナショナル, will begin selling Christmas-limited menus and gift collections that blend Kyoto ingredients with Thai essence on Dec. 1, 2026.
Facts
7,800 yen (including tax and service charge)
With 1 glass of champagne: 8,500 yen (including tax and service charge)
Various, 3,500 yen (tax included)
Matcha panettone 5,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 10,000 yen (including tax and service charge)
Price: 28,000 yen (including tax and service charge)
カンネツ to exhibit at J-DEC 2026, proposing "centralized management of cooling water to support stable casting"
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株式会社カンネツ will exhibit at "J-DEC 2026," held at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 12 to 14, 2026, proposing solutions under the theme "centralized management of cooling water to support stable casting."
A "Christmas Shortcake" starring seasonal strawberries appears in limited quantities from the market-born sweets brand "熊谷青果市場 果匠とびくま"!
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From the sweets brand "熊谷青果市場 果匠とびくま," jointly operated by 株式会社熊谷青果市場 and 株式会社おいしくどーぞ, a Christmas shortcake made with fully ripe strawberries will appear in limited quantities. Advance reservations begin on Nov. 1, 2026, and the price is 4,980 yen (tax included).
Connecting what you want to achieve through business with the growth of people and organizations. リクエスト株式会社 launches a support guide site for corporate clients
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リクエスト株式会社 launched the support guide site "support.requestgroup.jp" for companies and organizations, based on Organizational Behavioral Science®, on Nov. 2, 2026. The site offers 16 plans across 4 areas, 136 work scenarios and questions, PDFs for consideration, and more free of charge, while providing paid support for individual design and joint work.
Facts
980 companies
338,000 people in total
16 implementation consideration plans
136 work scenarios and questions
Implementation consideration materials for all 16 plans, PDF, 35 pages
[株式会社ベイクルーズ] Launching Brewsed., a unisex upcycled brand proposing new value for clothing
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株式会社ベイクルーズ has launched "Brewsed.," a unisex upcycling brand that takes products that could not be sold out during the season or never reached regular sale and turns them into new products through handcrafted processing. In collaboration with DISCOVERED, it will launch on Nov. 6 at Toranomon Hills, with a pop-up in Nagoya planned afterward.
Facts
Pants ¥30,800 (tax in)
Jacket ¥52,800 (tax in)
Pants ¥31,900 (tax in)
Top ¥24,200 (tax in)
Founded: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned:株式会社ベイクルーズ、DISCOVERED、SELECT by BAYCREW'S、BAYCREW'S STORE 名古屋、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.、株式会社KEBOZ
Right Brothers fully renews M&A industry-focused media "The Deals" on Nov. 2
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Right Brothers株式会社 fully renewed the M&A industry-focused media "The Deals" on Nov. 2, 2026. In addition to job listings, it has expanded interviews with executives and explanations of industry structure, refreshing it into a media outlet that supports career development.
"5 months until the total volume cap. It's already too late." サビカンパートナーズ strengthens support for securing service managers for new openings and expansion, ahead of the April 2027 total volume cap
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株式会社サビカンパートナーズ will strengthen, from November 2026, its support for securing service managers (サビ管) for new openings and expansion plans, in anticipation of group homes (shared-living assistance) becoming subject to the total volume cap in April 2027.
[Kanto Area, Free Appraisals] Rediscover the value of dormant items ahead of year-end tidying up: buyback specialty store "つなぐ屋" holds a limited-time buyback fair
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買取専門店 "つなぐ屋," operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time free-appraisal buyback fair in the Kanto area from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2026.
[Kansai Area, Free Appraisals] Reconfirm the value of items you no longer use ahead of year-end tidying up: buyback specialty store "つなぐ屋" holds a limited-time buyback fair
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買取専門店 "つなぐ屋," operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time free-appraisal buyback fair in the Kansai area from Nov. 2 to 6, 2026.
RUNTEQ expands career-change support for engineers, opening it to those who have not taken the school's courses
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株式会社RUNTEQ is expanding the target of "RUNTEQ AGENT," a career-change support service for engineers run by its subsidiary "RUNTEQ AGENT," to include junior engineers with at least 1 year of practical experience who have not taken the school's courses, and will accept free consultations online nationwide.
【SAMANSA】Short film omnibus "Tai to Ame to Yukionna" main trailer and key visuals for each of the 3 intersecting otherworlds unveiled! In theaters Friday, Nov. 13
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株式会社SAMANSA has unveiled the main trailer and key visuals for each work of the omnibus film "Tai to Ame to Yukionna," born from "TRIPLEX," a production support program launched jointly with Shimokita-Ekimae-Cinema "K2" and MotionGallery. The film consists of 3 short films and will open in theaters on Nov. 13, 2026.
Blending expandability with minimalist design. 3 bag models arrive from the new "EXPACE" series
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BRUNO株式会社 will release 3 models from "EXPACE," a new series from its travel brand "MILESTO": an expandable backpack, shoulder bag and boston bag, on Nov. 9.
【Nov. 12 and Nov. 19】Wrapped in farm herbs, gently relaxing. "Mellow Sauna Day" held at Ofuro Café Karin no Yu in Katori, Chiba
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At "Ofuro Café Karin no Yu," operated by 株式会社ザファーム, the sauna event "Mellow Sauna Day" using farm herbs will be held on Nov. 12 and 19, 2026. It will feature lower-than-usual temperature settings and herbal aufguss, with free participation (admission fee separate).
【Cath Kidston Holiday 2026】Holiday collection goes on sale from Friday, Nov. 6! Charm novelty gifts and limited-design gift wrapping also arrive!
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Cath Kidston, the British brand operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, will release its Holiday 2026 collection on Nov. 6. It will sell towel handkerchiefs with ornament boxes, room socks, velour pouches and more, and a limited parfait will be offered at the Omotesando store.
めちゃコミック to hold 20th anniversary "Mecha Otoku! Grand Thanks Event" from Nov. 2
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株式会社めちゃコミック will hold the "Mecha Otoku! Grand Thanks Event" from Nov. 2 to mark the 20th anniversary of its service launch in November 2026. It will distribute half-price coupons usable on eligible titles, publish messages from authors, and introduce all-time rankings.
【4-day half-price SALE in front of Ohanajaya Station!】Everything half price on Nov. 3 and 4! On the 5th and 6th, choose food or drinks for half price! Held at "Kikiki no Ginji"
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At "目利きの銀次 お花茶屋駅前店," operated by 株式会社モンテローザ, a half-price sale will be held for 4 days only, from Nov. 3 to 6, 2026.
Sweet-tart and gorgeous "Caramel Tuile Strawberry," woven from Amaou strawberries and caramel, newly released Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 【キャラメルゴーストハウス】!
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From 【キャラメルゴーストハウス】, the caramel confectionery specialty store operated by 株式会社シュクレイ, the limited-time product "Caramel Tuile Strawberry," made with Amaou strawberries and caramel, goes on sale from Nov. 4, 2026.
【Lawson United Cinemas】Cinema inside Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka to reopen after renovation on Friday, Dec. 18! Sound-sensation premium seats "FLEXOUND" and 3-screen theater "SCREENX" to be introduced!
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株式会社ローソン・ユナイテッドシネマ, an affiliate of 株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント, will reopen the cinema "United Cinemas Canal City 13" inside Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka on Dec. 18, 2026 as "Lawson United Cinemas Canal City 13." With the introduction of the sound-sensation premium seats "FLEXOUND" and the 3-screen theater "SCREENX," it will become Japan's first cinema with 4 facilities under one roof.
"It's like a drinkable apple pie!" THE ALLEY launches autumn-only "Caramel Apple Pie Milk Tea" on Nov. 6
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THE ALLEY will release its autumn-only "Caramel Apple Pie Milk Tea" on Nov. 6. Priced at 790 yen for size M, it is a dessert-style drink with cinnamon apple filling and cookies layered over Assam milk tea.
【Free to attend | First 100 on-site attendees】東京都 "Support Program for Fostering Animators Who Will Soar Worldwide" 7th Animator and Manga Artist Entrepreneurship Seminar announced!
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株式会社ABCアニメーション will hold a free seminar at 東京コンテンツインキュベーションセンター on Nov. 30 as part of the 東京都 training support program. A talk session will be held with the heads of 株式会社Plott and 株式会社ナンバーナイン.
Facts
First 100 attendees
7th
Nov. 30, 2026
17:30~19:00
Overview (10 minutes)
Talk session (60 minutes)
Business card exchange and networking time (20 minutes)
Vocaloid music label KARENT's feature page "MEIKO 22nd Anniversary" goes live on 11/2!
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KARENT, the Vocaloid music label operated by クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社, published a feature page commemorating MEIKO's 22nd anniversary on Nov. 2, 2026. The feature introduces 10 songs sung by MEIKO, and related videos and MVs are also being streamed.
Facts
MEIKO 22nd Anniversary
Picking out 10 works
Marks its 22nd anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Only available in autumn and winter! The mini asparagus snack that lets you enjoy chocolate lavishly returns this year: "Mini Asparagus Double Chocolate"
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株式会社ギンビス will sell "Mini Asparagus Double Chocolate" in limited quantities from Nov. 9, 2026.
SHIBUYA PARCO 2026 NEW & RENEWAL "Insisting on Deconstruction" (Re) Construction
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Shibuya PARCO will carry out renovations of about 20 sections and 370 tsubo in autumn 2026, aiming to strengthen fashion and culture under the theme "Insisting on Deconstruction." On the 2nd floor, new stores and renewals including CDG, WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO and PALACE SKATEBOARDS will open, while on the 5th floor, Japan Blue Jeans and THE GUNDAM BASE SHIBUYA will open as new stores.
Facts
Autumn 2026
About 20 sections
370 tsubo
About 80 sections
Just 8 tsubo
110,000 yen or more including tax
15 types of Gunpla
Companies mentioned:株式会社パルコ、COMME des GARÇONS、CDG、株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO、PALACE SKATEBOARDS、Vans Store Shibuya、WIND AND SEA、アーバンリサーチURBS、URBAN TUBE、Login.jp、Dries Van Noten、DRIES VAN NOTEN、Marc Jacobs、Heaven by Marc Jacobs、Ami Paris、STONE ISLAND、Ground Y、Japan Blue Jeans、DWS(Dirty Workers Studio Japan)、THE GUNDAM BASE
Joins 東京都's "Zero Food Loss with the Spirit of Edo! Campaign" – Aiming for a "society that does not waste food" with zero leftovers –
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ワタミ株式会社 will participate in the "Zero Food Loss with the Spirit of Edo! Campaign" run by 東京都 from Oct. 30 to the end of December 2026, urging zero leftovers at 91 stores in the city.
Facts
91 restaurant stores in 東京都
Target business formats: 13 formats
Founded in 1984
Obtained ISO14001 certification in 1999
Received certification as an "Eco-First Company" from the Ministry of the Environment in 2010
Joins 大田区's "mottECO Dissemination Verification Project" in Tokyo – Verifying leftover takeout operations and issues at 4 restaurants in 大田区 –
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ワタミ株式会社 will participate in the "mottECO Dissemination Verification Project" of 大田区 in Tokyo, verifying leftover takeout operations and issues at 4 stores in the ward.
Facts
4 restaurants in the ward
Original検証実施期間:2026年11月~12月
Founded in 1984, and
obtained ISO14001 certification in 1999, and
received certification as an "Eco-First Company" from the 環境省 in 2010, among other things
Hikoroshi's 14th solo performance "Burning House" ends to great success!
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Hikoroshi's 14th solo performance "Burning House" concluded to great success at Starlight Theater, and a WOWOW broadcast and an appearance on "Jonetsu Tairiku" have been confirmed.
Regular broadcasts start tomorrow! Many star guests appear, including Takumi Kuriyama, "Mr. Lion," who retires this season! Announcing the start of nationwide free live broadcasts of "Full Innings! ~BS10 Pro Baseball Great Games Collection~" every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.
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The BS10 program "Full Innings! ~BS10 Pro Baseball Great Games Collection~" begins regular broadcasts. In November, it features great games and guests including Daisuke Matsuzaka, Shohei Ohtani and Takumi Kuriyama, and is broadcast live nationwide for free every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Our cat becomes the star of the page-a-day calendar! Your beloved cat's photo can grace one day of the "2027 Nyandarake Page-a-Day Calendar"! Online applications open Nov. 2!
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The "Nyandarake Executive Committee" (にゃんだらけ実行委員会) announced that applications will open on Nov. 2, 2026 for the "2027 Nyandarake Page-a-Day Calendar," which lets owners feature their cat's photo and name. The version with a photo feature costs 5,500 yen, and the calendar alone costs 3,300 yen.
Motorsports on ABEMA in November! "Final rounds" of domestic and international races and special programs broadcast free one after another! &TEAM heads into a special program ahead of the Super Formula finale! Director Masahiko Kondo appears for the first time as a guest on the SUPER GT program
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ABEMA will stream the final rounds of SUPER FORMULA, WEC and NASCAR live for free in Nov. 2026. It will air many motorsports programs, including a special program by &TEAM and a guest appearance by Director Masahiko Kondo.
Facts
Nov. 2026
9-member global group
4 members
Speeds of nearly 300km/h
Companies mentioned:株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、YX LABELS、KONDO RACING、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
"Special Agency NERV Disaster Prevention Live" begins 24-hour streaming on YouTube
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ゲヒルン株式会社 launched "Special Agency NERV Disaster Prevention Live," a 24-hour stream of disaster and weather information on YouTube, on Nov. 2, 2026. The initiative aims to diversify information channels following cases in which emergency alert emails were suspended.
[Limited collab of 10,000 bags] Popular YouTuber あしざるFC supervises the flavor! The long-awaited "Cocoa Flavor" arrives for "VINOBBY"!
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株式会社VITAS will release a new "Cocoa Flavor" of its children's nutrition drink "VINOBBY," flavor-supervised by YouTuber group あしざるFC, in a limited run of 10,000 bags.
[Event Report] How can society create "margin" for children to play? Toshimasa Ota x TOKYO PLAY [10th Anniversary Thanks Festival!] Crowdfunding also under way
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一般社団法人TOKYO PLAY held its 10th anniversary thanksgiving event on Oct. 31, 2026, at the Tokyo office of サイボウズ株式会社. With education journalist Toshimasa Ota as guest, participants discussed children's right to play and the "margin" in society. More than 170 people attended, and a crowdfunding campaign is also under way.
INFORICH, under the supervision of Weathermap, starts delivering "advance disaster preparedness" information on "CHARGESPOT" signage when typhoons approach, from Nov. 2
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株式会社INFORICH will begin delivering advance disaster preparedness information when typhoons approach on "CHARGESPOT" signage from Nov. 2, under the supervision of Weathermap. It will first run a PoC at about 9,300 セブン‐イレブン stores, then expand nationwide.
ECCジュニア supports new first-graders of spring 2027 by holding a "Spring Enrollment Campaign"!
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株式会社ECC will run a "Spring Enrollment Campaign" from Dec. 1, 2026, for new first-graders entering elementary school in Apr. 2027. Benefits include an invitation to a webinar by influencer Yuki Kinoshita and a commemorative photo-shoot discount coupon in collaboration with スタジオアリス.
Facts
More than 2.4 million total social media followers
Enrollment fee 0 yen (normally 5,500 yen, tax included)
100 winners by lottery: worth 16,500 yen (tax included)
Worth 16,500 yen (tax included)
① Free photo-shoot fee worth 5,500 yen (tax included)
About 300,000 students at about 10,000 classrooms nationwide study with ECCジュニア
Fortnite holds a treasure hunt event across all of Tokyo to celebrate its latest season featuring ONE PIECE
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Epic Games will hold "Tokyo Treasure Hunters," a real-world treasure hunt in which participants search for QR codes across all of Tokyo, to celebrate Fortnite's new season featuring ONE PIECE.
バーミンガム市交響楽団 × 東京芸術劇場 Notice of auditions for "Side by Side Symphony"
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Announcement of auditions for the "Side by Side Symphony" project hosted by 東京芸術劇場. The バーミンガム市交響楽団 and young performers will form a combined orchestra to perform Mahler's Symphony No. 3, and the project is openly recruiting musicians aged 21 to 29.
Facts
About 40 people in total across all sections
About 60 young performers in total across all sections, selected by open call
8 popular creators and brands from Taiwan come to Kumamoto! Kumamon appearance and FMK live public broadcast also set for "Taiwan-Kumamoto Festival 2026 in Kumamoto," to be held Nov. 7 and 8 in front of Kumamoto Station
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台熊祭々実行委員会 and アワシティブランディング株式会社 announced the 13 exhibitors and stage information for "Taiwan-Kumamoto Festival 2026 in Kumamoto," to be held at Amu Plaza in front of Kumamoto Station on Nov. 7 and 8. 8 popular creators and brands from Taiwan will attend, and a Kumamon appearance and an FMK live public broadcast are also planned.
"ZEBRAHOOD 2026" announces key speakers and main program, re-examining "What is a company?"
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株式会社Zebras and Company and Tokyo Zebras Unite announced the key speakers and main program for "ZEBRAHOOD 2026," to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2026. Under the theme "What is a company?", executives of MONDRAGON Corporation and practitioners in Japan will speak and discuss the role of companies and their relationship with society.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
This year's theme, for the 3rd time
Participation target: about 500 people
Companies mentioned:株式会社Zebras and Company、Tokyo Zebras Unite、MONDRAGON Corporation、株式会社石見銀山群言堂グループ、株式会社OMOYA、株式会社大谷山荘、長門湯守株式会社、株式会社友安製作所、株式会社陽と人、京都先端科学大学、一橋ビジネススクール
[LINEギフト] "Black Friday Special" to launch on Nov. 2
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On "LINEギフト," provided by LINEヤフー株式会社, a "Black Friday Special" will go live from Nov. 2, 2026. Coupons of up to 50% off and discounts for delivery gifts will be distributed.
Facts
Up to 50% off
20% OFF
15% OFF
10% OFF
Products eligible for coupons, priced from 3,000 yen to 100,000 yen
Products eligible for coupons, priced from 1,500 yen to 10,000 yen
Free virtual live "Hatsune Miku Night Sky Program" to be held on VRChat; "PLAYBACK LIVE" showcasing past songs and models starts Dec. 5 (Sat.); limited items also on sale
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株式会社Gugenka will hold "PLAYBACK LIVE," a free virtual live showcasing past songs and models from "Hatsune Miku Night Sky Program" on VRChat from Dec. 5, 2026, and will also begin selling related items.
[Grand Prix Decided] Guesthouse "ちゅらククル 石垣島" Announces Winners of 10th Anniversary Photo Contest "#あなたの石垣島"
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The guesthouse "ちゅらククル 石垣島", operated by タイム・アロー八重山株式会社 of the Shimada Group, has announced the Grand Prix and Judges' Special Prize winners of its 10th anniversary photo contest "#あなたの石垣島".
三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS' ELLY Launches His First Brand "SPÉTI TOKYO" After 15 Years|Fragrance "#0" Embodying His Aesthetic Sense and Passion and a Limited-Quantity Special Box Make Their Debut
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ELLY of 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS has launched his first brand "SPÉTI TOKYO" and unveiled the fragrance "#0" as its first collection. Advance sales begin on Nov. 2, 2026, and an event exclusively for purchasers will be held.
[Opening Commemorative 5% OFF Coupon Distributed] Delivered from a long-established factory founded 80 years ago. Factory-direct nuts and dried fruit specialty e-commerce site "Knuts Online Shop" grand opens on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026!
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金鶴食品製菓株式会社 will hold the grand opening of "Knuts Online Shop", a nuts and dried fruit specialty e-commerce site that makes use of its in-house roasting technology built over 80 years since its founding, on Nov. 2, 2026. A 5% OFF coupon on all items will be distributed to commemorate the opening.
キジトラ Begins Supporting Development and Operation of AI Business Systems Using Helmr, Working Alongside Clients to Build a Mechanism Where "AI Moves the Work Forward and Humans Make the Decisions"
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株式会社キジトラ has begun supporting the development and operation of agentic AI business systems using the AI platform "Helmr", working alongside clients to build a mechanism in which AI advances operations autonomously and humans make the decisions.
[Limited to 100 Facilities] To Staff at Sauna, Hot Spring, Lodging and Fitness Facilities: NOW & INFINITY Nov. 1 Release Commemorative Campaign
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株式会社パネス will run a trial campaign limited to 100 facilities for staff at saunas, hot spring facilities and others to commemorate the release of its powdered drink "NOW & INFINITY".
愛媛県西予市 will launch the 3rd installment of its tourism promotion "Sei, Ippai! Seiyo City", featuring PR ambassador Akane Hotta, on Nov. 2, 2026. Themed around "nostalgia", this installment will roll out graphics introducing local specialties.
Facts
It will kick off on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
It began in 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the merger
A city of just over 30,000 residents
Diverse natural environments ranging from 0 m to 1,400 m above sea level
Toward Schools Full of Energy: School Management Platform "vibely" Renewed
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株式会社bubekichi has renewed the brand and website of its school management platform "vibely" and begun offering it as a new platform that integrates AI agent functions, payment integration (Stripe/UnivaPay), LINE messaging and more.
With the Feeling of "Thank You for Being Born in Shizuoka." Shizuoka Telecasting Starts Accepting Applications for Child-Rearing Support Project "Hajimete Bako Campaign"!
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株式会社テレビ静岡, with special sponsorship from 生活協同組合ユーコープ, will launch on Nov. 2, 2026 the "Hajimete Bako Campaign", a child-rearing support project that delivers free of charge a "Hajimete Bako" box filled with gifts to babies born in Shizuoka Prefecture and their families.
Facts
Starts Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Deliveries scheduled to begin sequentially from Feb. 2027
A Designated Spot for Ham and Cheese That Easily Get "Lost" in the Fridge. "FRESHLOK SLIM CONTAINER" That Lets You Stand Up and Make Visible Thin Packaged Foods Is Here!
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タケヤ化学工業株式会社 has launched sales of the "FRESHLOK SLIM CONTAINER", which lets you store thin packaged foods upright in the fridge so they are easy to see.
"Is This Illustration Generative AI?" PARAs AI Adds Feature to Automatically Create "Questions Only a Creator Could Answer"
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株式会社Accel Brain has added the new features "Image Similarity Check" and "Question Guide Creation" to its AI analysis platform "PARAs AI" from Oct. 29, 2026. These make it possible to compare the statistical similarity between images suspected to be generative AI and human-made works, and to automatically generate questions that can be put to the creator.
スムストック Holds General Meeting of Members, Board Meeting and Press Conference
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The 優良ストック住宅推進協議会 (a general incorporated association) held its 9th ordinary general meeting of members and a board meeting on Aug. 28, 2026, and at a press conference reported that the number of スムストック contracts reached a record high of 2,579 (up 14.0% from the previous year). It also announced the renewal of its official website and a promotion policy toward realizing a "circular market".
"Kaga City Kagayaki Shopping" opens Sunday, Nov. 1!
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加賀商工会議所 will open the "Kaga City Kagayaki Shopping" site, which promotes e-commerce store openings for 4 companies in the city, on Nov. 1, 2026. The companies will open stores on the 3 major malls, Amazon, 楽天市場 and Yahoo! Shopping, selling crafts and Japanese and Western confectionery.
Requests for the latest catalog of the 2028 model ごとうじゅうランドセル are now open!
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ごとうじゅうランドセル, the randoseru school backpack brand run by 株式会社後藤重, began accepting catalog requests for its 2028 models on Nov. 1, 2026. The catalog features all 10 series and 76 variations, and shipping and online sales are scheduled to begin in late January 2027.
A "flattering, goddess water-glow" look is born from MEVILAGE, with TWICE's MINA as its muse!
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株式会社スウィート will release the new "LUMIÈRE SERIES" and "AQUA SERIES" on Nov. 2, 2026, from the colored contact lens brand MEVILAGE, which has TWICE's MINA as its muse. The series feature an axis-stabilized design and the MSLS manufacturing method.
Facts
On sale in stages from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
DIA 14.5mm / GDIA 13.7mm / BC 8.7mm
Water content: 38.5%
The first 100 customers will receive 1 additional limited-design postcard as a gift
フルグル合同会社 invests in 日本ビットコイン産業株式会社 and forms a capital and business alliance
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フルグル合同会社 will invest in 日本ビットコイン産業株式会社 and enter a capital and business alliance. Backed by its assessment of the company's technical strength in Lightning Network technology, the two will jointly carry out LSP business collaboration, engineer training and information dissemination at Tokyo Bitcoin Base, and support for future fundraising.
From the TV anime "Ruri no Hōseki" comes the "Nagi's Waist Bag," a recreation of the bag used by graduate student Nagi Arato in the series!
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有限会社アクロス will sell the "Nagi's Waist Bag," a recreation of the bag used by the character Nagi Arato in the TV anime "Ruri no Hōseki," in Mar. 2027. The price is 10,780 yen (tax included).
"Japanese washi paper turns blue on the Danube": Laura Medcalf's first solo exhibition in Japan, "NAGARE 流れ"
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"NAGARE 流れ," the first solo exhibition in Japan by contemporary artist Laura Medcalf, who has roots in Hungary and the United Kingdom, will be held at the Liszt Hungarian Cultural Center of 駐日ハンガリー大使館 (リスト・ハンガリー文化センター) from Nov. 18, 2026 to Mar. 31, 2027. The show will display works made with natural materials and water after washi paper made in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, was carried to the Danube in Hungary, as well as scenes of the artist at work on Naoshima and the Seto Inland Sea in Japan.
Contemporary artist Shinichi HarA × ayumi hamasaki digital art project launches; first release on sale from Wednesday, Nov. 4
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株式会社NFTMedia will launch the digital art collaboration project "ayumi hamasaki × SUPER Love DOG" by contemporary artist Shinichi HarA and ayumi hamasaki, and will put the first release, the "Love icon Collection," on sale from Nov. 4, 2026.
ツムラ漢方シリーズ × "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: The Movie – The Treasure of the Late Consort": tie-up campaign to run from Nov. 2, 2026
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株式会社ツムラ announced that its over-the-counter Kampo medicine line, ツムラ漢方シリーズ, will run a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, in a tie-up with the film "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: The Movie – The Treasure of the Late Consort."
エンターファンズ and VAZ establish joint-venture agency VAZFAN to support live streamers (creators) in their bid to break into show business
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株式会社エンターファンズ and 株式会社VAZ established VAZFAN, a joint-venture agency aimed at supporting the entertainment activities of live streamers, on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
The joint-venture agency VAZFAN was established on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Including "Osaki," who has over 3 million followers in total
More than 70 talents and creators are signed,
and the signed creators' combined followers exceed 34 million
A YouTube channel run by elementary, junior high and high school members that has surpassed 710 million cumulative views
Companies mentioned:株式会社エンターファンズ、株式会社VAZ、VAZFAN、UniTrus、カーブアウト、Interline Music
8 acts from Japan and abroad, including Carsten Nicolai and Hatis Noit, to take part! The exhibition "ETERNAL Art Space," where traditional culture and digital art resonate, set for November at MoN Takanawa
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The exhibition "ETERNAL Art Space Exhibition 2026 RESONANCE — Tradition Reimagined," organized by 一般社団法人MUTEK Japan, will be held at MoN Takanawa from Nov. 20 to 23, 2026. Eight artists from Japan and abroad, including Carsten Nicolai and Hatis Noit, will take part, with exhibits and screenings themed on the fusion of traditional culture and digital art.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Through Monday, the 23rd (national holiday)
4 days
Original1回1,000円(税込)
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人MUTEK Japan、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、文化庁、ヤマハグループ、Yamaha Corporation、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、株式会社タケナカ、SWAG Inc.、PRESSTONE、コニカミノルタジャパン、enigma、HOSOO
"With passion and drive, you can make it this far": the first release from new label ARTISTORY RECORDS, "First Touch," now streaming with 10 songs from 9 acts studying at ARTISTORY LAB plus Mira
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"First Touch," the first omnibus album from ARTISTORY RECORDS, the new label of ARTISTORY LAB, a joint project of Misfits株式会社 and PAYFORWARD's Ryo Konishi, is now streaming. It contains a total of 10 songs by 9 LAB participants and Mira, and was produced using generative AI.
Expanded range of attachment to H-beams and steel sheet piles: Hoshin to release "Stand Pipe 850L" and "Stand Pipe Backing Bracket," options for its "Vertical Aluminum Step," in Nov. 2026
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株式会社ホーシン will release the "Stand Pipe 850L" and the "Stand Pipe Backing Bracket," options for its Vertical Aluminum Step that expand the range of attachment to H-beams and steel sheet piles, on Nov. 2, 2026.
First compilation of 45 brand pufferfish from across Japan: みなと新聞 releases a digital poster that also includes export information and production data
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みなと新聞 (株式会社みなと山口合同新聞社), a fisheries trade newspaper, has released on note a digital poster, "Brand Pufferfish of Japan: Digital Poster 2026 Edition," featuring 45 brand pufferfish from across Japan, as a project marking its 80th anniversary. It is priced at 2,980 yen and also includes export information and production data.
Osaka Metropolitan University spin-off Cerebro Pharma publishes explanatory article on research into "Sansonin (sour jujube seed)" - Accessible introduction to papers by Professor Kimi Tomiyama and colleagues, with 30 years of dementia research -
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Cerebro Pharma, a venture spun out of Osaka Metropolitan University, has published an explanatory article for general readers on dementia research papers about sour jujube seed by Professor Kimi Tomiyama and colleagues.
Facts
Having been involved in dementia research for about 30 years
Begins accumulating in the brain more than 20 years before onset
For Bean Sprout Day on Nov. 11, Salad Cosmo's official Instagram runs the "Let's Enjoy Bean Sprouts More Campaign"
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株式会社サラダコスモ is running a campaign on its official Instagram to coincide with Bean Sprout Day on Nov. 11, giving prizes to 12 winners selected by lottery.
ヤエチカ, with more than 60 restaurants, announces its "Top Pick Gourmet Ranking" chosen by 231 staff members!
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八重洲地下街株式会社 announced its "Top Pick Gourmet Ranking," based on votes from 231 staff members working at ヤエチカ. In first place was the South Indian restaurant エリックサウス, while the curry specialty shop アルプス and the soba restaurant Soba Kiri Miyota tied for second place.
Facts
231 staff members
Chicken Biryani Plate 300g, 1,480 yen including tax
Twin Set, 920 yen including tax
Time Service Croquette Curry, 420 yen including tax
Ten-mori Seiro (natural kuruma prawn tempura), 1,518 yen including tax
Squid, Tomato and Spinach Anchovy Pasta, 1,300 yen including tax
Ajiwai Miso, 990 yen including tax
Thick-Cut Grilled Salted Silver Salmon Set Meal, 1,150 yen including tax
Rice topped with stir-fried minced chicken gapao, 1,030 yen including tax
Japan's new tax-free system begins: Global Blue supports everything from retailers to travelers to airports
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With Japan's new tax-free system (refund method) starting on Nov. 1, 2026, Global Blue TFS Japan株式会社 is providing system implementation support and kiosks for retailers, and has begun refund services at major international airports through Cash Japan株式会社.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
Oct. 14, 2026
Exceeding 1 million yen
Over 2,000 companies
Over 10,000 stores
Approximately 15 locations
6 major international airports
12 languages
40 million cases
2013
All 47 prefectures nationwide
More than 40 years
45 countries worldwide
Original30 万を超える
Companies mentioned:グローバルブルー・ティエフエス・ジャパン株式会社、Global Blue TFS Japan株式会社、Global Blue、Cash Japan株式会社、株式会社NTT データ、Shift4
木内建設株式会社 and 株式会社森とみずのちから have signed an agreement for collaboration in the small-scale hydropower business.
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木内建設株式会社 and 株式会社森とみずのちから have signed an agreement for collaboration on small-scale hydropower projects in the central Shizuoka Prefecture area. Sharing the common goals of regional revitalization and realizing a decarbonized society, the two companies will combine 木内建設's regional network with 株式会社森とみずのちから's development know-how.
[New Service] AI solves "Where do I start?" with nursing care DX! B-Brid releases free "Homusapo Nursing Care DX Diagnosis (Facility Edition)"
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株式会社ビーブリッド has released "Homusapo Nursing Care DX Diagnosis (Facility Edition)," a free service in which AI analyzes the DX progress of nursing care facilities and offices, visualizes issues and proposes improvements.
Average age 17.5! Four members of a new generation inheriting the soul of Queen finally take the stage. The first live performance of the next-generation Queen tribute band "KAIRI BAND" becomes reality!
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The 4 members of the next-generation Queen tribute band "KAIRI BAND," with an average age of 17.5, performed their first live show at "YDA College Festival 2026," held at Yokohama Digital Arts College on Oct. 25.
Facts
The average age is a mere 17.5!
Held at Yokohama Digital Arts College on Sunday, Oct. 25
About 1 year since the project began
5 powerful songs
Companies mentioned:株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント、MUSIC LIFE CLUB、QUEENESS、KZ Guitar Works、学校法人岩崎学園横浜デジタルアーツ専門学校
Commitment to hair shows in scalp care. From オッジィオット comes the new scalp electric brush "oggi otto Scalp Lift Pro," focused on the scalp, on sale from Tuesday, Nov. 24!
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テクノエイト株式会社 will release the scalp-care-dedicated electric brush "oggi otto Scalp Lift Pro" under its in-house brand "oggi otto" on Nov. 24, 2026.
[Ehime, Dogo] Art Real Estate's private-rental inn and cultural experience salon 道後結 partner! Launch of "Japanese Culture Experience Plan" with benefits exclusive to guests
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株式会社アート不動産 of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, and 株式会社からい, which operates a Japanese cultural experience salon in the Dogo Onsen area, formed a business partnership and have begun offering a Japanese culture experience plan exclusively for guests.
The classic lip product takes center stage again this winter! New additions to the Laka "Fruity Glam Tint" line liven up the year-end mood.
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株式会社JT will release, from early November, 3 limited-quantity pearl edition colors and 2 Japan-exclusive mini-size colors of the new lip tint "Fruity Glam Tint" from its gender-neutral cosmetics brand "Laka."
Facts
2 new series
On sale in stages from early November
3 colors in total
2 colors in total
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
On sale in stages at variety shops nationwide from Wednesday, Nov. 18
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
On sale in stages at variety shops nationwide from Monday, Nov. 2
日本精化 announces results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2027
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日本精化 announced results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Net sales were 17.719 billion yen (up 1.3% year on year), operating profit was 2.648 billion yen (down 11.1%), and ordinary profit was 2.852 billion yen (down 8.0%). Interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was 2.676 billion yen (up 6.7%).
Special scenario "漢焔不滅" for "Sangokushi Shinsen" set to open Saturday, Nov. 21! The "Han" faction and SP Cao Cao appear; Professor Watanabe's special video released ahead of short drama "問曹," plus production team interview!
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"Sangokushi Shinsen" will begin the special scenario "漢焔不滅" on Nov. 21, adding the "Han" faction, SP Cao Cao and Lady He. Also announced were the implementation of the new "Faction Switch" system and the release of a video featuring Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe.
Facts
Sat., Nov. 21
5.5th anniversary
Companies mentioned:Qookka エンタテインメント株式会社、株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス、Qookka Entertainment Limited
Dynamic pricing introduced for Sayuri Ishikawa 55th anniversary concert
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ダイナミックプラス株式会社 announced that it will introduce its dynamic pricing service for the "Sayuri Ishikawa 55th Anniversary Concert" to be held on March 25, 2027.
BE:FIRST named MTV's "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for Nov. 2026!
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MTV has selected BE:FIRST as its "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for Nov. 2026. To mark its 5th debut anniversary and the release of its 4th album "BE:4U," it will air music videos, live performances, behind-the-scenes programs and more.
[LINE GAME] "LINE Rangers" surpasses 100 million downloads worldwide; thanksgiving events underway, including 100 million download commemorative gear and a ruby sharing event!
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To mark the global cumulative total of 100 million downloads for the game "LINE Rangers" from LINEヤフー株式会社, a thanksgiving event has been underway since Oct. 30, 2026.
Facts
100 million downloads worldwide cumulative
100 million ruby sharing
A total of more than 300 different stages
More than 500 types of Rangers
Companies mentioned:LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE GAME、LINE PLUS Corporation、Google LLC、Apple Inc.