Straight from Bazooka Okada! Ultimate "muscle" activation strategy for building a body that moves for life. Special lecture to be held in Kitahiroshima on Dec. 5!
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As part of its Muscle Tourism project, Kitahiroshima City will hold a special lecture featuring Bazooka Okada on Dec. 5, Reiwa 8. Admission is free, but attendance is by lottery, with a capacity of 150.
For a me who shines as myself. "2026 Holiday Collection" arrives from As-me Estelle!
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ESTELLE, the jewelry brand operated by As-meエステール株式会社, will release its "2026 Holiday Collection" on Nov. 1, 2026 at affiliated stores nationwide and its online shop.
Endangered Tea®, adopted in CHEF de BEAUTÉ's limited-quantity set "Koyuki no Furoshiki," on sale at ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 from Nov. 4
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CLASS EARTH株式会社's "Endangered Tea®" has been adopted in the limited-quantity set "Koyuki no Furoshiki" from the skincare brand "CHEF de BEAUTÉ" of 株式会社桃谷順天館, and will go on sale at ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 from Nov. 4, 2026.
[Reiwa 8 Rental Property Management Professional Exam] Applicants hit a record 37,855!
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一般社団法人賃貸不動産経営管理士協議会 announced that applicants for the Reiwa 8 Rental Property Management Professional Exam reached a record 37,855. That is 1,495 more than last year's record, setting a new all-time high for the second year in a row, and cumulative applicants since the exam became a national qualification have surpassed 200,000.
[クラブメッド] Trista Liu appointed President and CEO of Japan and Korea
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クラブメッド has appointed Trista Liu as President and CEO for Japan and Korea, and promoted Marc Letourneau to President and CEO for the Pacific region (Australia and New Zealand).
Facts
For more than 75 years
Over the past 6 years
In 2016
In 2020
On Nov. 1, 2025
Founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz
From about 110 countries and regions worldwide
Resorts surrounded by beautiful nature in more than 60 locations worldwide
キングレコード's archive project "SOUND FUJI" has decided on its first vinyl release. 5 rare titles from Japanese rare groove works, which are being reevaluated around the world, will be released worldwide simultaneously.
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From キングレコード's archive project "SOUND FUJI," 5 Japanese rare groove titles that are being reevaluated around the world will be released worldwide simultaneously on Apr. 16, 2027, in partnership with Light in the Attic Records.
Facts
96KHz/24bit
Apr. 16, 2027
Nov. 2, 2026
List price: 5,720 yen
List price: 5,500 yen
Companies mentioned：キングレコード、キングレコード株式会社、Light in the Attic Records
[Play fee: 0 yen] Heated battles on the karaoke big screen! "Momotaro Dentetsu" and "Suika Game®" free campaign to be held on Manekineko's "E-bo" from Nov. 2, 2026!
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株式会社コシダカ will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026 making play free for "Momotaro Dentetsu" and "Suika Game" on "E-bo," the entertainment platform at Karaoke Manekineko.
Facts
725 stores nationwide (as of the end of Sept. 2026)
Tax exemption under the "refund method" and "PIE VAT" are running stably nationwide as usual since the system's start date. Consultation desk opened for stores struggling with the new system
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株式会社Pie Systems Japan opened a consultation desk on Nov. 2 for stores struggling to adapt to the "refund method," the new tax exemption system that began on Nov. 1, 2026. The company's tax exemption service "PIE VAT" has run stably nationwide since the system's start date, and stores that are not ready cannot make tax-free sales.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
About 20%
104 people
5 languages
July 2021
First in about 74 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社Pie Systems Japan、国税庁、税関、関東財務局
Notice regarding the succession of manufacturing and marketing approval for the allergy-specific rhinitis medicine "Allegra"
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Ss Pharmaceutical has taken over the manufacturing and marketing approval for the "Allegra" series of allergy-specific rhinitis medicines from Sanofi, and changed its sales structure in Japan following the expiration of its contract with Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical.
Facts
Effective today, Monday, Nov. 2
14 tablets: 1,314 yen
28 tablets: 1,886 yen
56 tablets: 3,500 yen
Manufacturing and marketing approval succession date: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
[Policy Recommendations] Published: New Developments in Intractable and Rare Disease Policy from the Perspective of Patients, Those Affected and Citizens: Toward Redesigning Healthcare Delivery Before and After Diagnosis
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 日本医療政策機構、日本医療政策機構、HGPI: Health and Global Policy Institute、一般社団法人 日本難病・疾病団体協議会、天沼きたがわ内科、長崎大学大学院医歯薬学総合研究科、地方独立行政法人 大阪府立病院機構、国立精神・神経医療研究センター、日本ゲノム医療推進機構、東京大学医科学研究所
A station-concourse POP UP SHOP commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series will be held at JR Osaka Station from 11/11 (Wed) to 11/24 (Tue)! Limited-edition and new merchandise will also appear!
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Figure maker CCPJAPAN株式会社 will hold a POP UP SHOP at JR Osaka Station from Nov. 11 to 24, 2026, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series.
Announcement of title sponsorship for the special radio program "Sammy presents Soshina's Music Radio"
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サミー株式会社 announced that it will be the title sponsor of the special radio program "Sammy presents Soshina's Music Radio", to be broadcast on Nippon Broadcasting System on Nov. 3, 2026.
VISH, supporting 5,000 facilities nationwide from childcare to local transportation, completely renews its corporate website
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VISH株式会社 completely renewed its corporate website on Nov. 2, 2026. It provides 11 types of cloud services adopted at 5,000 facilities nationwide, and redesigned its information architecture starting from its mission, "Leisure and smiles for everyone."
"Chobi" and "Mike" from "Dobutsu no Oisha-san" become original goods of 丸善ジュンク堂書店!
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株式会社丸善ジュンク堂書店 will release original goods based on the manga "Dobutsu no Oisha-san" and will also begin advance sales of a complete-volume set BOX of the series.
<Starting Nov. 4> アンテプリマ and Cocomi present a heart-fluttering holiday season, "Moments Wrapped in Light ― Moments Enveloped in Light"
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Starting Nov. 4, アンテプリマ will roll out a holiday campaign featuring Cocomi, "Moments Wrapped in Light ― Moments Enveloped in Light", and release new products and charms.
As comprehensive and school-recommendation admissions ramp up in autumn, a "Regular Tests × Eiken®" career strategy seminar for parents of students at integrated junior-senior high schools will be held in Umeda on Nov. 7
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中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS, operated by 株式会社メイツ, will hold a free seminar in Umeda on Nov. 7 for parents of students at integrated junior-senior high schools, explaining career strategies that balance regular tests and Eiken.
Facts
On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
53.6% of university entrants
494 universities use external English proficiency tests in admissions
92.8% of the qualification tests used by exam candidates
[Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture] Not because it's free. Because it's free, 'but' useful: Sayama City Business Support Center management consultation reaches a cumulative 10,000 cases, supporting small and medium-sized businesses for 7 and a half years
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The cumulative number of consultations at "Saya-Biz (Sayama City Business Support Center)", a free management consultation office run by Sayama City, has reached 10,000. Since opening in Apr. 2019, it has supported small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses, and will hold a commemorative forum on Dec. 16, 2026.
Facts
Accounts for 34.4% of the total
Next is "sales channel expansion" at 21.3%
followed by "overall business" at 20.1%
The actual number of businesses that have come for consultation totals 1,039 companies
Annual sales in 2025 were more than 3 times those before consultation
After 3 months, sales were 2 times those before consultation
Companies mentioned：飯能信用金庫、商工会議所、INPIT埼玉県知財総合支援窓口、High Land、グルーミングサロン DOG LEAP、株式会社愛媛FC、一般社団法人e.n、ニンジニアネットワーク株式会社、株式会社東洋印刷
Sanseido: Announcement event for "Word of the Year 2026" chosen by dictionary editors to be held on the evening of Dec. 1 (Tue)!! Once again, a collaboration with the hugely popular entertainment event "Kokugo Jiten Night" at Tokyo Culture Culture in Shibuya!
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Sanseido announced that it will hold the selection announcement event for "Word of the Year 2026", chosen by dictionary editors, on Dec. 1 at Tokyo Culture Culture in Shibuya. The event is a collaboration with the entertainment program "Kokugo Jiten Night", and will feature the announcement of the top 10 new words and their definitions, as well as a talk show.
Holoeyes Lab: Joint Research with NTTアーバンソリューションズ総合研究所 to Be Presented at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026
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株式会社ホロラボ will present the results of its joint research with NTTアーバンソリューションズ総合研究所 at Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, in Nov. 2026. Specifically, it will introduce research on technology that overlays gaze and emotion data measured in Gotanda onto 3D urban space, and on a digital twin experience of street impression evaluation and improvement proposals using generative AI.
A second installment of Hakuzan's kodan storytelling, a "special version" recorded exclusively for Audible! Audible Original "Kanda Hakuzan's Kuradashi Kodan Season 2" begins streaming Monday, Nov. 2 at 12:00!
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株式会社TBSグロウディア announced that it will begin streaming Audible Original podcast "Kanda Hakuzan's Kuradashi Kodan Season 2," featuring kodan storyteller Kanda Hakuzan. Starting at 12:00 on Nov. 2, 2026, 5 studio-recorded pieces will be streamed as an Audible special version.
Sell, buy, experience: ナップス Higashi-Osaka store is reborn as a "one-stop base for motorcycle culture"
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株式会社ナップス will open a new アップガレージライダース, which buys and sells used motorcycle gear, and set up "NAPS Riders Lounge," a motorcycle culture experience corner for inbound tourists, as part of the renewal of its Higashi-Osaka store.
Facts
Domestic motorcycle sales in 2025 fell 1.6% year on year to about 360,000 units
2025: 3.4636 trillion yen, estimate by リユース経済新聞
Foreign visitors to Japan in 2025 totaled about 42.68 million for the year
Sales floor area of about 930 ㎡
Accommodates 48 motorcycles
Sales floor of about 132 ㎡ (about 40 tsubo)
33 locations in total (including 8 アップガレージライダース stores that buy and sell used motorcycle gear)
"Shirotan" opens a new store in Kamakura, which draws tourists from Japan and abroad!
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株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ will open "Shirotan Fuwafuwa Store Kamakura Komachi-dori," a directly operated store for its original character "Shirotan," on Kamakura Komachi-dori in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Dec. 4, 2026.
Facts
Kamakura, visited by about 16.06 million people a year (*)
Opens on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Limited-edition sticker with purchases of 3,300 yen (tax included) or more
Limited-edition can badge with purchases of 5,500 yen (tax included) or more
"A lion a little worried about the Earth's future." Earth Reborn's official mascot "Gaopon" is born!
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株式会社アースリボーン has unveiled "Gaopon," an official mascot character that conveys its philosophy of environmental protection. The lion-themed character expresses concern for the Earth's future and the drive to act, and is expected to be used on the company's e-commerce site and in its social contribution activities.
<Her lip to Lounge 2026> To be held this year at 2 cities' hotels: コンラッド東京 and コンラッド大阪
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Her lip to, the lifestyle brand of 株式会社heart relation, will hold a limited-time afternoon tea event at 2 Conrad hotels in Tokyo and Osaka starting Dec. 1, 2026.
Notice of Reopening of Drugstore トモズ Harumi Triton Store After Renovation
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The drugstore "トモズ Harumi Triton Store" has reopened after renovation, with an expanded sales floor, the start of pet product sales, a wider selection of food, and the installation of a coffee machine.
Notice of Conclusion of Navy Partnership Agreement with 株式会社ねこのて
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浦安D-Rocks has concluded a navy partnership agreement with 株式会社ねこのて and will work to maximize the value of rugby and revitalize the local community. It aims to reach the Division 1 playoffs and final in NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン2026-27, which opens in Dec. 2026.
yutori to hold a POP UP STORE for Korean brand "GRVRGROVE" at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, Nov. 18
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A POP UP STORE for Korean brand "GRVRGROVE", for which 株式会社yutori has signed an exclusive dealer agreement, will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Nov. 18, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1
14 days
3rd floor
1960s
2016
2017 SS season
Apr. 2018
Jul. 2020
3.07 million people
Apr. 2022
August
Aug. 2024
62 stores
Dec. 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社yutori、GRVRGROVE、GRVR GROVE、ZOZOグループ、F-LAGSTUF-F、株式会社A.Z.R、Her lip to、株式会社heart relation、AKB48、YZ STORE
"Her lip to Lounge 2026" to be held from Tuesday, Dec. 1: a "Festive Afternoon Tea" expressing the world of the lifestyle brand run by Haruna Kojima
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コンラッド大阪 will hold the "Her lip to Lounge Osaka" Festive Afternoon Tea, a collaboration with the lifestyle brand "Her lip to" run by Haruna Kojima, for one month only starting Dec. 1, 2026.
Facts
For 1 month only
5 types of sweets
3 types of savories
Originalスタンダードアフタヌーンティー 1名様8,800円
Standard afternoon tea with collaboration-exclusive Conrad Bear, 9,900 yen
Afternoon tea (with free-flow champagne), 15,000 yen
Use of "cohana", a service for searching and booking facility availability for care of sick and recovering children, begins in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture
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シフトプラス株式会社 began operating "cohana", a service for searching and booking facility availability for care of sick and recovering children, at 7 facilities in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026.
Shiroi Koibito Park Sweet Illumination 2026 ~50th WINTER WITH LOVE~
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石屋商事株式会社 will hold "Shiroi Koibito Park Sweet Illumination 2026 ~50th WINTER WITH LOVE~" at Shiroi Koibito Park from Dec. 1, 2026. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Shiroi Koibito, the event will feature a heart-shaped main tree and sales of limited-edition sweets.
[Limited quantity] This is CHIFFON CAKE. x Korean-style flower shop "hymii" collaborate. Reservations begin for Christmas gifts of cake and bouquet.
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This is CHIFFON CAKE. and Korean-style flower shop "hymii" have collaborated and, from Nov. 2, 2026, began accepting reservations for a limited quantity of the gift set "Christmas Flower Set," which combines a Christmas-limited chiffon cake with a bouquet.
Facts
Price: 7,500 yen (tax included, free shipping)
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Delivery from Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：This is CHIFFON CAKE.、hymii、株式会社Sweets HD
Ham and sausage ranked No. 1 among year-end gifts people were happy to receive; beer, ham, and Western confectionery are the top 3 categories for both givers and receivers | Oseibo and Winter Gift Survey 2026
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According to the oseibo and winter gift survey conducted by アイブリッジ株式会社, "ham and sausage" ranked No. 1 among gifts people were happy to receive, and "beer," "ham and sausage," and "Western confectionery and sweets" made up the top 3 categories for both givers and receivers. The most common budget among those planning to give gifts this year was "4,000 yen to under 5,000 yen," and purchases are concentrated from late November to early December.
Facts
1,000 men and women aged 30 to 70 nationwide
No. 1 was "ham and sausage" (25.0%)
"4,000 yen to under 5,000 yen" was the most common
コンラッド東京 to hold "Her lip to Lounge 2026" from Tuesday, Dec. 1
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コンラッド東京 will hold "Her lip to Lounge 2026," a collaboration event with the lifestyle brand "Her lip to" created by Haruna Kojima, from Dec. 1, offering a festive afternoon tea. It will subsequently be held simultaneously at コンラッド大阪 as well.
Autograph session with ClawZ character designer Miyuki Okumura to be held Saturday, Nov. 28 at キデイランド大阪梅田店!
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株式会社ハシートップイン will hold an autograph session for "ClawZ" by character designer Miyuki Okumura at キデイランド大阪梅田店 on Nov. 28, 2026, and will also hold a 1st birthday fair on the same day.
[アドインテ] Newly introduces its independently developed digital signage-type IoT vending machine "AIICO" at the renovated and reopened ハンズ新宿店
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株式会社アドインテ will newly introduce its independently developed digital signage-type IoT vending machine "AIICO" at ハンズ新宿店, which reopened after renovation on Sept. 30, 2026, and will roll out experiential sampling and OMO promotions.
CRAHUG, connecting Japanese craftsmanship with gentle living: first collaboration with model Miyako Takayama and the long-wearing staple wear LENO. Blouse and knit carefully tailored by artisans go on sale Monday, Nov. 2
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CRAHUG, operated by 株式会社オンワードデジタルラボ, and the apparel brand LENO have collaborated for the first time with model Miyako Takayama, and will release a knit and a blouse on Nov. 2.
A new design with a distinctly Japanese feel: nittoh.1909's bottled tea "Cold Brew Tea" goes on sale in renewed form
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三井農林株式会社 will renew the label and gift box of "Cold Brew Tea," the bottled tea of its brand "nittoh.1909," and put it on sale in renewed form from Nov. 2.
Facts
Contents: 720 mL
Price: 5,832 yen (tax included)
It will go on sale in renewed form from Nov. 2
The history of our company, which has walked alongside Japan's tea culture for more than 100 years
"Ishigaki Minburu," fresh wood ear mushrooms blessed by the bounty of Ishigaki Island. Now on sale at 梅の花 restaurants and via mail order!
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At "湯葉と豆腐の店 梅の花," operated by 株式会社梅の花サービス, a limited-time lunch using "Ishigaki Minburu" fresh wood ear mushrooms from Ishigaki Island is now on sale. They are also available for order via the mail-order outlet 梅あそび. The group, which marked its 50th anniversary in July 2026, operates through restaurant locations and mail order.
Shaun the Sheep on a blanket and tote bag. 眼鏡市場 "Lucky Bag 2027" arrives in 2 types: online-exclusive and store-exclusive.
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株式会社メガネトップ will release lucky bags with a "Shaun the Sheep" design for the 2027 New Year. There are 2 types, online-exclusive and store-exclusive, each pairing a blanket or tote bag with an eyewear voucher.
Facts
Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
Eyewear voucher usable for 12,100 yen worth of shopping
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Eyewear voucher usable for 13,200 yen worth of shopping
株式会社Faber Company to exhibit at "AI World 2026 Autumn Tokyo"
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株式会社Faber Company will exhibit at "AI World 2026 Autumn Tokyo," held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 4 to 6, 2026, showcasing digital marketing products including "Mieruca SEO" and the new tool "Mieruca GEO."
Facts
More than 2,000 companies have adopted it in total
株式会社アイダ設計 to hold "Precut Factory Tour" on Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
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株式会社アイダ設計 will hold a precut factory tour on Nov. 23, 2026. It is the first factory tour open to the general public in 6 years, and includes a look at the lumber processing steps, viewing of award-winning architecture, and a wood-education workshop.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
It will be the first in 6 years
About 100 m in total length
Winner of more than 50 architecture and design awards in Japan and abroad
[Pixie Dust Technologies x Heralbony] The art of "extraordinary colors" resonates with the latest technology. Co-creation model appears today in special edition of BRUTUS
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The co-created product by Pixie Dust Technologies and Heralbony, the "kikippa Earphones HERALBONY Model," is featured in the special edition of BRUTUS released on Nov. 2, 2026.
Toei Animation x Voltage present a major collaboration title! Voltage's consumer brand "AmuLit" latest work 『枷檻累々―うら黄泉照らす鬼灯夜―』 set for release in 2027!
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Toei Animation and Voltage announced that the collaborative otome game 『枷檻累々―うら黄泉照らす鬼灯夜―』 will be released in 2027 as a Nintendo Switch title, the latest work under the consumer brand "AmuLit."
Freelance Act enters its 3rd year. This time, prevent accidental violations "by ear"! Audio ads from "秘密結社 鷹の爪" begin airing on TOKYO FM "ONE MORNING" from Nov. 9 and in convenience stores from the 10th
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As part of the 公正取引委員会's Freelance Act public awareness campaign, 株式会社ディー・エル・イー produced a collaboration animation and audio ads featuring "秘密結社 鷹の爪" and began broadcasting them on TOKYO FM "ONE MORNING" from Nov. 9 and in convenience stores from the 10th.
Facts
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
Took effect on Nov. 1, 2024
Designated the period through Nov. 30 as an intensified awareness period
From Nov. 9 to 13
During the period from Nov. 10 to 16
Nov. 9 (Mon.) to 13 (Fri.), 2026
Nov. 10 (Tue.) to 16 (Mon.), 2026
In April 2006, late-night broadcasts began on テレビ朝日
[Brand First] Fragrance Hair & Body Collection Launches. Sora Okura and Kazuto Mokudai Named Ambassadors of the Collection!
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john masters organics is rolling out its first-ever Fragrance Hair & Body Collection. Sora Okura and Kazuto Mokudai have been named ambassadors, and a limited set goes on sale from Nov. 5, 2026.
From LOVEBOAT, All 3 New Day Pack Styles with Iconic All-Over Designs Arrive! ~ Large-Capacity Backpacks Featuring the Brand's Signature Big Logo Embroidery and Leopard and Dot Patterns ~
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イーカムグループ (株式会社イーカムグループ) will release, from early January, all 3 new day pack styles from its fashion brand LOVEBOAT, featuring Y2K and Heisei-retro-style all-over designs and big logo embroidery.
VAZ and エンターファンズ Establish Joint Venture Agency VAZFAN to Support Live Streamers (Creators) in Taking on the Entertainment Industry
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株式会社VAZ and 株式会社エンターファンズ established the joint venture agency VAZFAN on Nov. 2, 2026, with the aim of supporting the entertainment activities of live streamers.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
with total followers exceeding 3 million
More than 70 talents and creators are signed,
and the signed creators' combined followers exceed 34 million
has surpassed 710 million cumulative views
since its founding in 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社VAZ、株式会社エンターファンズ、VAZFAN、UniTrus、カーブアウト、Interline Music
[FCE] Robopat AI Wins "AI RPA Best Partner Award" at "PKSHA Partner Conference 2026"
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"Robopat AI," provided by 株式会社ＦＣＥ, received the "AI RPA Best Partner Award" from 株式会社PKSHA Technology at the "PKSHA Partner Conference 2026" held on Sept. 8, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
About 10 years
The number of companies that have adopted it is 2,200
Matching Makes It Even More Special: KiU and map. Release Boston Bags That Parents and Children Can Enjoy Together!
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KiU, the outdoor brand of 株式会社ワールドパーティー, and map., the brand of fashion director Marie Inaba, have collaborated to release a drum-style Boston bag and a mini Boston bag that parents and children can enjoy together, starting Nov. 6, 2026.
Limited Trading Card Giveaway Campaign Collaborating with Devil ANTHEM. at "0-Second Lemon Sour® Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Sakaba ときわ亭" to Be Held for a Limited Time at 4 Stores Nationwide from Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
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GOSSO株式会社 will hold, in phases starting Nov. 8, 2026, a limited trading card giveaway campaign in collaboration with the idol group Devil ANTHEM. at 4 stores of "0-Second Lemon Sour® Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Sakaba ときわ亭."
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
6-member idol group
The number of app members has finally surpassed 380,000
1 card out of a total of 13 types
The fee is ¥550 (tax included) per person for 60 minutes
Seasonal Limited "Yasai Seikatsu 100 Kumamoto Dekopon Mix" Newly Released ~ A 100% Vegetable and Fruit Mixed Juice*1 Finished with the Taste of Kumamoto-Grown Dekopon, Known for Its Refined Sweetness ~
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カゴメ株式会社 will release the seasonal limited "Yasai Seikatsu 100 Kumamoto Dekopon Mix," made with Kumamoto-grown Dekopon, nationwide on Dec. 1, 2026.
Web Seminar "Getting Started with Cross-Border E-Commerce on Shopify: Start-Up Guide Seminar" to Be Held on Nov. 17, 2026!
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HATME株式会社, a subsidiary of マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社, will hold a free web seminar on Nov. 17, 2026 explaining how to launch cross-border e-commerce using Shopify.
Cluster Builds Kumamoto Prefecture's "Kumamoto Online Education Support Center" on "cluster"
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クラスター株式会社 is building and providing a virtual space for school-refusing children and students on "cluster" for Kumamoto Prefecture's "Kumamoto Online Education Support Center Project," commissioned to TOPPAN株式会社. Pilot operation began in Aug. 2026 and will run through the end of Mar. 2027.
Facts
Pilot operation began in Aug. 2026, and
Through the end of March 2027
it supports 50 or more simultaneous connections
a rich selection of over 8000 teaching materials for elementary and junior high school students
44 cities, towns, and villages in the prefecture (excluding Kumamoto City)
Number of accounts in use: 100 or more (estimated)
[Report Released] Survey of 14 Major Cram Schools: 9 Had Not Called Even 2 Days After Application. Challenges in Acquiring New Customers
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株式会社WACUL has released a survey report covering 14 major cram schools. It evaluated the pre-application and post-application customer pathways in new customer acquisition, and found that average scores were low, with phone response after application being a particular problem.
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Holding the collaboration event "SHOWER OF HEART - Shining Light Present -" featuring "Winnie the Pooh" and Yuzuru Hanyu!
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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original debut of "Winnie the Pooh," the collaboration event with Yuzuru Hanyu, "SHOWER OF HEART - Shining Light Present -," will be held at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting Nov. 18, 2026. Limited-edition goods will be sold and original costumes will be unveiled.
Nov. 26 (Thu.) 松竹芸能 Higashi-Gekijo Live Make-Za-Owarai Gekijo in Ginza: A Assortment of Laughs
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松竹芸能株式会社 will hold the free comedy live show "松竹芸能 Higashi-Gekijo Live Make-Za-Owarai Gekijo in Ginza: An Assortment of Laughs," featuring its young comedians, on Nov. 26, 2026 at "Shochiku Information Center" on the 1st floor of the Higashi-Gekijo Building in Tsukiji, Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
ATTISESSION to release its first Cinnamoroll collaboration items on Nov. 14 (Sat.)
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ATTISESSION, the women's brand of 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ, has teamed up with Sanrio character Cinnamoroll for the first time and will release 4 styles in total, a T-shirt, room shoes, a charm and a pouch bag, starting Nov. 14, 2026.
A new everyday 30-sheet face mask, "Purutsuya Volume Mask," arrives in the skincare series of By ttt., produced by Tsubasa Honda
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From the beauty brand By ttt., produced by Tsubasa Honda, comes the new large-capacity 30-sheet face mask "Purutsuya Volume Mask," containing glutathione and NAD+. It will go on sale first on Qoo10 on Nov. 20, 2026, and will be sold on the official online site from Dec. 7. The price is 2,640 yen (tax included).
Survey of 2,002 people nationwide reveals findings! Ahead of Handkerchief Day on Nov. 3, 日本ハンカチーフ協会 surveys how handkerchiefs are used
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川辺株式会社 announced the results of a nationwide survey of 2,002 people conducted by 日本ハンカチーフ協会. Ahead of Handkerchief Day on Nov. 3, it reported on the rate of carrying handkerchiefs when going out, favorable impressions, and their use as gifts.
Facts
Survey of 2,002 men and women aged 18 to 79 nationwide
73.5% carry a handkerchief when going out
82.5% said they have a good impression of people who use handkerchiefs at meals or at work
The most common reason for carrying one is "a habit since childhood," at 52.1%
Dynam continues sponsorship contract with squash player Chinatsu Matsui
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株式会社ダイナム renewed its sponsorship contract with professional squash player Chinatsu Matsui, effective Nov. 1, 2026. The contract period is 1 year. The relationship with Matsui has continued since 2015, and this marks the 13th year.
Two "Yokubari Quarter" pizzas arrive: "Crab and Bulgogi Potato," featuring a winter crab pizza, and "Teriyaki Chicken and Margherita," featuring ピザーラ's classic favorites!
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ピザーラ, operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, announced 2 new limited-time products starting Nov. 4, 2026: the "Crab and Bulgogi Potato Yokubari Quarter" and the "Teriyaki Chicken and Margherita Yokubari Quarter."
株式会社イード is selling desktop calendars for November and December 2026 featuring the anime 『宇宙なんちゃら こてつくん』 through its "エンタメプリント" service. Each costs 300 yen and can be purchased at multi-copy machines at ファミリーマート, ローソン and ミニストップ.
Facts
Sales price (tax included): 300 yen
Sales start: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 12:00
Sales end: Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027, 23:59
The theatrical film will be released on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, and
Experience the world of Moomin in real life and in a game! Launch commemorative event for 『ムーミン：ムーミン谷の夏まつり』 to be held
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松竹株式会社 will hold an experiential event for its new game 『ムーミン：ムーミン谷の夏まつり』, scheduled for release on Nov. 12, at Cocoon City in Saitama on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
22nd (Sun.)
Thursday, Nov. 12
2,300 yen
2,550 yen
4,480 yen
10,120 yen
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、松竹ゲームズ、Crossbridge Game Studios、Shochiku、任天堂
How people find funeral halls and wedding venues has changed. - Headquarters can prepare entry points to increase "found through AI" cases - Seminar to be held
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株式会社カンリー will hold an online seminar for the funeral and bridal industries from Nov. 17 to 19, 2026, explaining trends in venue searches using AI and methods for headquarters to prepare entry points.
Facts
3 sessions
Nov. 17, 2026
exceeds half
Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
BookLive original comics and COMICエトワール 5th anniversary! First-ever "COMICエトワール Isekai & Contemporary Kyun Manga Award" to be held
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株式会社BookLive will hold the first-ever "COMICエトワール Isekai & Contemporary Kyun Manga Award" to commemorate the 5th anniversary of its original comics label "COMICエトワール." The submission period runs from Nov. 2, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027, and entries will be accepted through Xfolio.
[Release date and theaters decided] For the 45th anniversary of its release, 『さよなら銀河鉄道999 アンドロメダ終着駅 4Kリマスター版』 to get a nationwide revival screening for 2 weeks only starting Friday, Dec. 18!
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In a revival screening project by Filmarks, the sci-fi anime 『さよなら銀河鉄道999 アンドロメダ終着駅 4Kリマスター版』, based on the work of Leiji Matsumoto and directed by Rintaro, will be shown for 2 weeks only at 77 theaters nationwide starting Dec. 18, 2026, to mark the 45th anniversary of its release.
High-quality figure brand 『spiritale』: "Viper" from 『NIKKE』, Goddess of Victory, arrives as a 1/6 scale figure!
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株式会社タイトー will release a 1/6 scale figure of "Viper" from 『勝利の女神：NIKKE』 as a new product of its high-quality figure brand "spiritale." Pre-orders open on Nov. 6, 2026, at a price of 29,700 yen (tax included).
Facts
1/6 scale figure
29,700 yen
Width: approx. 185mm
Depth: approx. 210mm
Companies mentioned：株式会社タイトー、タイトー、SHIFT UP CORP.、ふぉるとねいしょん、こねたこ、VISION、VaistarStudio、WING
Pop and cute cup design! "Sweet Tirol Cup" goes on sale!
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チロルチョコ株式会社 will release the "Sweet Tirol Cup" on Nov. 16. The cup design has a theme of gratitude, and the product is an assortment of 6 varieties in total: 3 seasonal limited flavors and 3 standard flavors.
Like a gold bar?! Sparkling golden Tirol box "Big Tirol <Gold>" goes on sale
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チロルチョコ株式会社 will release the assortment box "Big Tirol <Gold>," featuring gold-colored packaging and individually wrapped pieces, on Nov. 16, 2026. The price is 324 yen (tax included), and it contains 3 pieces each of 4 types: milk, almond, coffee nougat and biscuit.
Popular VTuber Sakuna Yuki makes her first appearance in タイトー Kuji! A full lineup of limited goods including a life-size tapestry [Taito Kuji Sakuna Yuki: Sakuna's Change-za-Costume!] on sale in stages from Saturday, Nov. 21!
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株式会社タイトー will release a new Taito Kuji product featuring popular VTuber Sakuna Yuki in her first appearance, starting Nov. 21, 2026. Limited goods including a life-size tapestry and acrylic stands will be offered.
[Sales start in early December 2026!] Announcement of upcoming release of Super Kaguya-hime! Super Famous Scenes acrylic key chains
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イエロー株式会社 announced that capsule toy acrylic key chains designed with famous scenes from the anime 『超かぐや姫！』 will go on sale in stores in early December 2026. There are 9 types in total, priced at 400 yen (tax included).
"パートナーエージェント" wins No. 1 in women's satisfaction in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey "Marriage Agency Ranking"
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The marriage agency "パートナーエージェント," operated by タメニー株式会社, won first place in the "Marriage Agencies with High Satisfaction Chosen by Female Users" ranking of the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey by 株式会社oricon ME. In response, a commemorative campaign has been running since Nov. 1.
Yuji Horii Original Story and Production Director General's 'Zoku Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken: Boukyaku no Maisou' First Cast Announced! Masahiko Mano (Yasu) to Be Voiced by Tomoaki Maeno. Characters and Cast of 'Investigation File: Masahiko Mano' Revealed for the First Time!
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株式会社ジー・モード announced that Tomoaki Maeno will voice Masahiko Mano as the first cast member of the new game 'Zoku Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken: Boukyaku no Maisou', based on the original work by Yuji Horii. It is scheduled for release on Mar. 4, 2027, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam.
Collagen-derived "third protein" Collatein: The limited-quantity items "Mango Smoothie" and "Lychee & Salt," which were a big hit, are being newly released as 2 standard products!
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The limited-quantity "Mango Smoothie flavor" and "Lychee & Salt flavor" of the collagen protein "Collatein" offered by 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ are being newly released as standard products sold year-round due to popular demand.
オープンハウス x ランボルギーニ "SUPER GT Round 8 Mobility Resort Motegi SNS Campaign" to be held from Monday, Nov. 2!
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As a sponsor of JLOC, which competes in SUPER GT, 株式会社オープンハウスグループ is running the "SUPER GT Round 8 Mobility Resort Motegi SNS Campaign" from Nov. 2, calling for interaction with fans and support for the team.
Original16チームが集う、Predator League 2027 VALROANT Japan Round 11月7日開幕。11/14-11/15 全試合を公式配信決定！
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日本エイサー株式会社 announced that the 16 teams to compete in the "VALORANT Japan Round," the official Japanese qualifier for "Predator League 2027" to be held in Vietnam in Jan. 2027, have been finalized. The tournament opens on Nov. 7, 2026, with a total prize pool of 1 million yen.
Facts
16 teams
Total prize pool: 1,000,000 yen
Champion: 500,000 yen
Runner-up: 300,000 yen
3rd place: 200,000 yen
Companies mentioned：日本エイサー株式会社、GLOE株式会社、Acer Inc.、Riot Games, Inc.
[マクセル アクアパーク品川 x NAKED] Winter-only event "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM," a collaboration with Sanrio's "Little Twin Stars (Kiki & Lala)," has been decided!
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株式会社ネイキッド is in charge of planning, direction and production for the winter-only collaboration event "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM" with Sanrio's "Little Twin Stars," to be held at マクセル アクアパーク品川 from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Fri., Dec. 25
Adults (high school students and older): 2,800 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 1,300 yen
[Animate Girls Festival 2026] Exhibition Confirmed!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント, a subsidiary of 株式会社エディア, announced that it will exhibit at "Animate Girls Festival 2026," to be held on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. The company will exhibit original goods for 8 titles, including "Blue Lock."
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x GiGO Campaign "White Autumn" Announcement
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment will hold the "White Autumn" collaboration campaign with "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" from Nov. 14, 2026. Limited prizes and must-buy campaigns will be offered at GiGO stores and online, while collaboration taiyaki will be sold and standee panels installed in Akihabara and Dotonbori.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
Dec. 20, 2026
1,000 yen
650 yen
500 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGOグループ、SHIFT UP CORP.、GENDA GiGO Entertainment
Starring Simon Pegg of the "Mission: Impossible" series! Overseas drama "The Undeclared War... GCHQ: British Cyber Intelligence Agency Season 2" begins exclusive Japan premiere broadcast and streaming!
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On BS10 Premium, operated by 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング, the exclusive Japan premiere broadcast and streaming of the overseas drama "GCHQ: British Cyber Intelligence Agency Season 2," starring Simon Pegg, begins.
Facts
Season 2
6 episodes in total
From Friday, Nov. 16
From Friday, Nov. 13
Friday, Nov. 6, Episode 1
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、Playground Television UK Limited、Stonehenge Films
earth music&ecology's functional innerwear "trooon warm touch," which lets you enjoy warmth and sheer lace, is here!
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earth music&ecology, the flagship brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, has released "trooon warm touch," a lace innerwear series featuring moisture-absorbing heat-generating function and shea butter-containing finishing agent. It comes in 5 types, priced from 2,750 yen to 3,850 yen.
Facts
All 5 models
￥3,850
￥2,750
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、earth music&ecology、STRIPE CLUB