[ととけん x ドクターブロナー] Special collaboration to be held from Nov. 2 (Mon), where visitors can try ドクターブロナー's new Magic Soap "Yuzu Lemon," inspired by Japanese yuzu culture, after a run and sauna!
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ドクターブロナー, the organic body care brand of 株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ, will hold a limited-time special collaboration from Nov. 2 to 16 at ととのい研究所 (known as ととけん), a running station operated by フイナム ランニング クラブ♡. Visitors can try the new Magic Soap "Yuzu Lemon" and the massage balm "Arnica Balm," and special group run events will be held on Nov. 4 and 11, with participants receiving mini-size products as gifts.
Selling "2027 CALENDAR National Parks of Japan," a calendar that lets you enjoy the stunning scenery of national parks together with natural sounds
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三条印刷株式会社 has begun selling the "National Parks Calendar 2027," which lets customers enjoy landscapes photographed by 環境省 rangers along with natural sounds. It is an eco-friendly product that uses Oze boardwalk paper and renewable energy, with part of the sales donated.
[Nov. 3] AR activity "HADO Monster Battle" comes to 松本市立博物館! Free charity trial event for Nepal disaster relief
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A free charity trial event using the AR activity "HADO Monster Battle," developed by 株式会社meleap, will be held at 松本市立博物館 on Nov. 3, 2026. It is organized by Sa Cool, and donations will go to disaster relief in Kathmandu, Nepal.
[Sold out in just 3 minutes after release!] 2nd installment of the limited-edition 160-bottle "Single Malt Nagahama" Kakejiku Series! General sales on the official online shop sold out immediately! Same-day sellout for 2 releases in a row boosts attention on the Kakejiku Series!
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"Nagahama Single Malt Kakejiku Series 2022-2026 Islay Quarter Cask," limited to 160 bottles from 株式会社ロイヤルマイル's private bottler brand "Kakejiku Series by The Plinius," sold out within 3 minutes of going on sale at the official online shop.
Facts
Sold out in just 3 minutes after release
Limited to 160 bottles
Sign-ups for the advance notice email surpassed 140
KAMIKAWA・士別サムライブレイズ to hold AWAY uniform auction on Spo-Oku
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On "Spo-Oku," the official sports team auction service provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート株式会社, KAMIKAWA・士別サムライブレイズ of the Hokkaido Frontier League will begin an auction from Nov. 2, 2026 featuring AWAY uniforms worn by players during the 2026 season.
Contains zinc and vitamin C equal to 1 meal*1: "Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Labre: Zinc + Vitamin C equal to 1 meal*1 in 1 bottle" newly released
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カゴメ株式会社 will launch nationwide on Nov. 16, 2026 a new beverage, "Plant-Based Lactic Acid Bacteria Labre: Zinc + Vitamin C equal to 1 meal*1 in 1 bottle," which adds zinc and vitamin C equal to 1 meal to Labre plant-based lactic acid bacteria.
タイムアウトマーケット大阪 to open 2 new shops in November! Limited menu by master chef of Spanish cuisine and craft beer pairing experience also on offer
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In November, 2 new shops will open at タイムアウトマーケット大阪: the patisserie 北新地セレブリテ and the Japanese sweets shop 堂島 KITAGAWA. A limited one-plate menu by chef 小西由企夫 and a craft beer pairing event with ヤッホーブルーイング will also be held.
For those aged 18 to 39 who struggle with reading and writing: Survey launched to bring adults' voices on "difficulty learning" to the national government and administrations (認定NPO法人エッジ)
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認定NPO法人エッジ has launched a survey, commissioned by 文部科学省, targeting people aged 18 to 39 who struggle with reading and writing.
To be held Nov. 19: Guest seats open for the roundtable of "N.Avenue club," one of Japan's largest blockchain business communities for corporations
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N.Avenue株式会社 will hold the 5th roundtable of the 4th term of its corporate blockchain community "N.Avenue club" on Nov. 19, 2026, and is recruiting guest participants. The theme is "Emerging Markets x Next-Generation Finance."
Facts
Currently more than 200 companies are members
A total of 38 roundtables have been held so far
The 39th will be held in November
The 5th Roundtable of the 4th Term is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Priority is given to listed and major companies with more than 1000 employees
Annual fee: from 1 million yen (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：N.Avenue株式会社、BRI Ventures、BRIグループ、岩田合同法律事務所、CCI株式会社、東芝、東京大学、東京理科大学大学院イノベーション研究科、一橋大学大学院経営管理研究科、NADA NEWS、CoinDesk JAPAN
Supporting the planning and operation of support events by "working holiday" providers: Yumekana Ryugaku
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iput株式会社 supports the planning and operation of networking and learning events for contract holders of "Yumekana Ryugaku," a study abroad and working holiday support service operated by 株式会社Jstyle.
Facts
6 types of events you can join according to your purpose
Free version of circuit diagram editor "CADLUS Schematic" to be offered from Nov. 1
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株式会社ニソール will begin offering a free version of its circuit diagram editor "CADLUS Schematic" on Nov. 1, 2026. It supports circuit diagrams of up to 300 pins and requires account registration.
"Crimson Desert Enhanced" nominated for the "Players' Choice Award" at the "PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia"
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Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure "Crimson Desert Enhanced" has been nominated for the "Players' Choice Award" at the "PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia."
Membership service "TOTO Anshin Support Club" to start Monday, Dec. 14
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TOTO株式会社 will launch the membership service "TOTO Anshin Support Club" on Dec. 14, 2026. Registration can be completed in 3 steps, the manufacturer's warranty period is extended by up to 3 years, and free online fault diagnosis by specialist staff and other services are provided.
Facts
The service will be available from Monday, Dec. 14
Completed in just 3 steps
The manufacturer's warranty is extended to 3 years
The manufacturer's warranty, normally 1 year or 2 years
Applications to extend the warranty period are accepted for up to 10 years
Long-awaited private table rooms are born at "Niku Kappo Ushi Benkei Shimbashi Honten"! A new grand menu with new signature dishes joins, while the signature "beef hot pot" remains
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"Niku Kappo Ushi Benkei Shimbashi Honten," operated by 株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング, reopened on Oct. 1, 2026 after converting all of its table seating into private rooms and introducing a new grand menu.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Special selection beef hot pot (sirloin and misuji): 5,000 yen
emmi's first collaboration with Marmot! Items made of highly insulating POLARTEC® material arrive (Thursday, Nov. 5)
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The women's brand emmi of 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ and the U.S. outdoor brand Marmot have collaborated for the first time, and will begin selling 4 styles of down jackets and fleece items using POLARTEC material from Nov. 5.
Facts
4 exclusive items
Thursday, Nov. 5
750 Fill Power (750FP)
¥26,950 (tax included)
¥17,930 (tax included)
¥13,200 (tax included)
¥16,500 (tax included)
For more than 50 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、emmi、Marmot、USAGI ONLINE、W.L. Gore & Associates
Agreement on "support and cooperation during disasters" signed with Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture (newsletter)
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大和ハウス工業株式会社 and 大和ハウスプロパティマネジメント株式会社 signed an agreement on support and cooperation during disasters with Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2026.
7 brands that won the "Japan Location Bento Grand Prize" appear one after another! "5th Bento Collection"
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The "5th Bento Collection" will be held at 松坂屋上野店 from Nov. 4 to 24, with a relay of pop-up stores by the 7 brands that won the "Japan Location Bento Grand Prize."
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds livestream with Okayu Nekomata and Korone Inugami set for Nov. 4 (Wed.) at 19:00! Be among the first to play the major update "Season 2," which launches the same day
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セガ announced that it will hold a livestream of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at 19:00 on Nov. 4, 2026, featuring Hololive VTubers Okayu Nekomata and Korone Inugami. The major update "Season 2" will be released the same day, adding a new "Duel" mode and collaboration characters such as Godzilla.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
19:00
1 to 4 players
Up to 12 players
7 slots in total
15 types
10 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、ホロライブプロダクション、COVER、SEGA、PlayStation、XBOX、Nintendo Switch、Steam、Epic Games Store、Billboard JAPAN
アイティフォー sets up dedicated consultation desk for corporate clients amid surge in cybersecurity inquiries
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株式会社アイティフォー set up a dedicated consultation desk for corporate clients on Nov. 2, 2026, in response to a surge in cybersecurity inquiries. The desk offers support along 3 pillars, namely damage investigation, risk assessment and AI-powered defense, as well as human resource development services.
Facts
Established on Nov. 2, 2026
Listing segment: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime (4743)
- A third-generation president of a company over 70 years old turns his experience into a book - Publishes "The Family Governance Textbook: How to Train the Power to Entrust and the Power to Succeed"
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石塚株式会社 published, through 中央経済社, "The Family Governance Textbook: How to Train the Power to Entrust and the Power to Succeed," written by third-generation president Koji Kumagai based on his own experience of business succession at small and midsize family companies.
Facts
Published by 中央経済出版 on Oct. 29, 2026
Over 95% of Japanese companies are small and midsize family companies
Total number of companies in Japan: about 3.6 million
About 900,000 companies have a successor but are still run by someone aged 65 or older
List price: 2,500 yen for the book itself (excluding tax)
[November seasonal menu] Autumn flavors with spices. Spice and Vegetable 夢民 introduces a limited-time "Autumn Salmon and Chestnut Miso Biryani."
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Curry specialty shop Spice and Vegetable 夢民 in Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, has begun offering an "Autumn Salmon and Chestnut Miso Biryani" and a "Freshly Squeezed Mandarin Citrus Cider" for November only. A set discount and a free coupon are also available.
Facts
¥1,450 (tax included)
Nov. 02 (Mon.)
Monday, Nov. 30
+350 yen (tax included)
¥500 (tax included)
Now ¥350!
Companies mentioned：株式会社フジランド、Spice and Vegetable 夢民、Spice and Vegetable 夢民（スパイスアンドベジタブルムーミン）
Conveying research results correctly to AI. Food Medicine Research Institute, a venture from 十文字学園女子大学, and simpleA begin jointly offering an AI search optimization package specialized in immunity
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株式会社フードメディシン研究所 and simpleA began jointly offering an "AI search optimization package for communicating research and development results" to companies in the immunity field on Nov. 2, 2026.
Conveying research results correctly to AI. Food Medicine Research Institute, a venture from 十文字学園女子大学, and simpleA begin jointly offering an AI search optimization package specialized in immunity
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株式会社フードメディシン研究所, a venture from 十文字学園女子大学, and AI search optimization consulting firm 株式会社simpleA began jointly offering the "AI search optimization package for communicating research and development results (immunity and food edition)" on Nov. 2, 2026, to help AI correctly recognize research and development results in the immunity field.
Making "places to stay" a public good for the community: Sumu, with advisory support from SBI新生銀行, develops social impact indicators measuring regional revitalization and disaster prevention and begins operating them
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Sumu株式会社, with advisory support from SBI新生銀行, has developed and begun operating social impact indicators built on 2 pillars: "regional revitalization" and "disaster prevention."
Lean Mobility's urban compact EV "Lean3" obtains type approval as a motorized bicycle (mini-car), selected as a vehicle eligible for the 200,000 yen CEV subsidy.
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Lean Mobility's urban compact EV "Lean3" has obtained type approval as a motorized bicycle (mini-car) and been selected as a vehicle eligible for the 200,000 yen CEV subsidy. Production has begun at its Taiwan factory, and deliveries are scheduled to start in November.
Facts
CEV subsidy of 200,000 yen
Oct. 23, 2026
Deliveries start in November
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 1.698 million yen
The era of selling on size is over: Make House to publish details of "MY VOID, a House with an Atrium," chosen for its "sense of openness" even at 26 tsubo, on Nov. 1
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Make House株式会社 published the floor plan and details of structure and performance of "MY VOID, a House with an Atrium," one of its high-performance custom homes in the "S Series," on Nov. 1, 2026. Even in the representative plan with a total floor area of 26 tsubo, the atrium design creates a sense of spaciousness; seismic resistance grade 3 and insulation grade 6 are standard specifications, and it is offered to local builders under a one-time purchase license.
ADDReC begins operating social impact real estate indicators at Sumu, producing the hotel as a co-creation space that "connects normal times and emergencies"
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ADDReC株式会社 has begun operating social impact indicators centered on regional revitalization and disaster preparedness at its apartment hotel "Sumu." The indicators are designed as a co-creation space connecting normal times and emergencies, and aim to make the hotel function as a local resource through rolling-stock-type stockpiling, the use of multilingual maps, and other measures.
Facts
Stranded commuters, estimated at about 660,000 people
Temporary shelter facilities cover only about 470,000 people
reaching a maximum of 5,275 people
There are 12,601 children's cafeterias nationwide
61.9% of operators are facing higher costs due to rising prices
Japan's impact investment balance is about 18.7 trillion yen
OPTiM makes its first medical-field M&A, acquiring MediTech株式会社, provider of the medical image sharing service "Drs'HotLine®" as a subsidiary
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株式会社オプティム has acquired shares in MediTech株式会社, which provides the medical image sharing service "Drs'HotLine®," making it a subsidiary. This is the company's first M&A in the medical field, and by combining AI technology with medical image sharing technology, it aims to advance diagnostic support and reduce workload.
[New Series] Four titles including an extreme LOVE death game, an isekai reincarnation x revenge-climb fantasy, and a butt-themed isekai fantasy to begin streaming one after another on "Manga BANG" from October!
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株式会社Amazia announced that it will begin streaming 4 new series one after another on "Manga BANG" from October.
株式会社ワイヤレスゲート will renew the mobile Wi-Fi service "RakuRaku Sold-Out Sorry! Wi-Fi," released in October 2024, as "Sold-Out Sorry WiFi," and will relaunch sales and service from Nov. 2, 2026. Operations will be handled on its behalf by its subsidiary 株式会社FREEDiVE.
Facts
3,900 yen
4,400 yen
1,100 yen per month (tax included)
Monthly fee, device protection standard: 550 yen
Contract administration fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Margin trading and stock consolidation, Connect supports both! "Margin Trading Debut/Comeback Support Program" and "Consolidate Your Stocks at Connect Campaign" launch simultaneously
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Daiwa Connect Securities will simultaneously launch the Margin Trading Debut/Comeback Support Program and the stock consolidation campaign on Nov. 2, 2026.
Crisil upgrades subordinated bond rating of Gunosy's investee "slice Small Finance Bank" to "BBB"
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Gunosy announced that Crisil has upgraded the subordinated bond rating of its investee slice Small Finance Bank from BBB- to BBB.
Facts
Rs 50 crore
About 850 million yen
Rs 19 crore
Rs 48 crore
About 820 million yen
0.9%
Rs 51 crore
About 870 million yen
2.9%
Rs 4,532 crore
About 77 billion yen
+53%
Rs 5,098 crore
About 86.7 billion yen
+112%
Rs 5,765 crore
About 98 billion yen
43.9%
4.4%
6.3%
3.2%
4.7%
Rs 296 crore
Rs 975 crore
About 16.6 billion yen
18.2%
About 12%
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Gunosy、slice Small Finance Bank、Crisil Ratings Limited、S&P Global、North East Small Finance Bank、slice、GaragePreneurs Internet Pvt. Ltd.、KDDI株式会社
Material wins Asia's Agency of the Year in PR at LIA 2026, one of the world's five major advertising awards, the only Japanese PR firm to do so
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社マテリアル, part of the Material Group, won the Asia Regional PR Agency of the Year award at LIA 2026, one of the world's five major advertising awards. It is the only Japanese PR firm to have won the award since its establishment, and this is its 2nd win.
[AppsFlyer Performance Index – 2026 Edition] "SKYFLAG" has ranked every year consecutively since 2020 on iOS/Android in the Japan and South Korea region!
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The reward marketing platform "SKYFLAG," operated by 株式会社Skyfall, ranked in the iOS and Android game categories in the Japan and South Korea region in AppsFlyer's "Performance Index – 2026 Edition."
Notice of Important Personnel Changes at Group Companies
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株式会社GENDA announced that, at its group company 株式会社アレスカンパニー, personnel changes took effect on Nov. 1, 2026, promoting and newly appointing Yusuke Oguri and Akifumi Murota as Managing Directors.
Popular Korean variety goods brand ARTBOX opens its third store in Japan, "GYOKKODO / ARTBOX LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka,"
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CRAVIA株式会社 opened "GYOKKODO / ARTBOX LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka" on Oct. 30, 2026 as the third store in Japan for the Korean variety goods brand ARTBOX.
株式会社エスプールプラス, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, will open "Social Farm Work Happiness Farm Plus Nagoya No. 3," an employment support facility for people with intellectual and mental disabilities, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The facility, the 65th nationwide, is expected to create jobs for 84 people and is scheduled to open in Dec. 2026.
Medical app usage rate is 9.3%; women in their 30s highest at 16.9%
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フラー株式会社 published a report analyzing domestic medical app usage trends in Aug. 2026, based on data from its app market analysis service "App Ape." The usage rate was 9.3% among Android users, with women in their 30s highest at 16.9%, and women exceeded men in all age groups. In addition, more than 80% of users used only 1 app per month.
弁護士ドットコム begins providing integrated legal AI agent "LegalBrain エージェント" to 長島・大野・常松法律事務所
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弁護士ドットコム株式会社 has begun providing the integrated legal AI agent "LegalBrain エージェント" to 長島・大野・常松法律事務所. The firm decided to adopt it to improve the quality of legal research and prevent hallucinations.
Facts
Where more than 67% of domestic lawyers are registered
[SBI証券] Notice of campaign: earn miles by opening a Kids NISA account and trading through "JAL Asset Management"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社SBI証券, 日本航空株式会社 and JALペイメント・ポート株式会社 will jointly run a campaign for new account openings and Kids NISA account openings on "JAL Asset Management." Held from Nov. 2, 2026 to Mar. 31, 2027, it offers benefits such as up to 4,000 miles for meeting conditions and a prize-drawing invitation to a factory tour.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Until Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Present 1,500 miles
Invite up to 40 groups, 80 people, to the "JAL Factory Tour: SKY MUSEUM"
You can earn up to 4,000 miles
Began pre-registration for "Kids NISA" accounts on Oct. 1, 2026
"Trust fee 0.00%" is
In July 2026, on the financial education site "Kin-Tore Club"
In Aug. 2026, held the parent-child experience event "Summer Vacation Independent Study Fest 2026"
Begins offering "Omakase Net Customer Attraction Support" to help local small and medium-sized businesses and stores attract customers in the age of AI search
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NTT東日本 will begin offering "Omakase Net Customer Attraction Support" on Nov. 2, 2026, for local small and medium-sized businesses and stores, providing unified management and distribution of company information and online information visualization using generative AI.
[Ｚ会 Correspondence Courses] For 6th graders. Check weak points in elementary school material, key to a good start in junior high! Free test "National 6th Grade Comprehension Diagnostic Test" now available!
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株式会社Ｚ会 has been offering a free "National 6th Grade Comprehension Diagnostic Test" for 6th graders since Nov. 2, 2026. It allows students to check and address weak areas before entering junior high.
PR TIMES announces organizational changes and personnel transfers (effective Nov. 2, 2026)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社PR TIMES announced organizational changes and personnel transfers effective Nov. 2, 2026. Key changes include a business reorganization following the end of the "Jooto" service, the creation of a "Service Line Sales Department," the split of the "General Affairs, Legal and IT Team," and the creation of a BPaaS head position in the Tayori division. In addition, 3 people are scheduled to be seconded to NAVICUS.
At 阪神甲子園球場, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway, a night-game mound pitching event limited to 60 people will be held on Dec. 6. Participants can pitch from the mound under the lights, and accompanying guests can also watch from the dirt area of the field.
[エムディー株式会社] Analyzing municipalities with total populations of 50,000 or more, releases "Premium Trade Area Ranking: High Income, Few Competitors"
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エムディー株式会社 released a white paper ranking "premium trade areas" among municipalities with total populations of 50,000 or more, combining the ratio of high-income households, foot traffic and competitor density. Koto Ward, Tokyo ranked 1st, followed by Mihama Ward, Chiba in 2nd and Urayasu in 3rd.
Facts
Ratio of households with annual income of 7 million yen or more
Premium score 94.7
Total population 524,310
Ratio of households with annual income of 7 million yen or more: 32.8%
Weekday 9:00–21:00 foot traffic to population ratio: 5.18
Competitor establishments per 1,000 residents: 3.22
Sapporo-born "pourable pickles" wins two awards: PICKLESS GELEE
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"PICKLES GELEE," developed by Pickles Lab Hokkaido, a pickle specialty shop in Sapporo, Hokkaido, has won the Grand Prize in the food category of the Reiwa 8 Hokkaido New Technology and New Product Development Awards and the Best Prize in the health-supporting seasoning category of the "Seasoning Championship Hakodate 2026."
100plus to begin offering a "Body Change Report" that spas, yoga studios, hot spring facilities and others can give to customers within the year. The first collaboration is with イービーエム, which has examined the skin of a total of 5.5 million people
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社100plus will begin offering the "Body Change Report," which visualizes biological responses during treatment, as a facility-oriented feature of its wellness service "Quuve" from Nov. 2026. As the first step, it is partnering with skincare company イービーエム, which has examined the skin of a total of 5.5 million people, to introduce it at the company's stores and to provide treatments at a special price to those who have reserved a Quuve Band.
Facts
Rolling launch from Nov. 2026
Special first-time price of 5,500 yen (tax included)
THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO is presenting the "HOLIDAY GIFT SELECTION," a selection of gift items including silver accessories, leather goods and mufflers.
Facts
¥52,800 each (tax included)
¥13,200 (tax included)
M ¥2,420 (tax included)
L ¥3,960 (tax included)
¥17,500 (tax included)
Friday, Dec. 4
¥15,400 (tax included)
¥22,000 (tax included)
¥48,400 (tax included)
¥24,200 (tax included)
¥33,000 (tax included)
¥9,790 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO、Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME、LIMI feu、Y's、REGULATION Yohji Yamamoto、S’YTE、Ground Y、Y's for men、discord Yohji Yamamoto、ホーウィン社
Second-half exhibition of the first retrospective of Fukui-born painter Kinshu Hohobe begins Oct. 31 [Fukui City Local History Museum]
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The first retrospective of Fukui-born painter Kinshu Hohobe is being held at the Fukui City Local History Museum, with the second-half exhibition starting on Oct. 31, Reiwa 8.
Press release: Strengthening consultation services for victims of personal information leaks and other damage caused by unauthorized access
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In response to a series of personal information leaks caused by unauthorized access, 独立行政法人情報処理推進機構 (IPA) has strengthened its "Information Security Consultation Desk" and begun accepting consultations from general users.
佐藤薬品工業 cooperates with "nationwide joint mock GMP inspection"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
From Oct. 28 to 30, 佐藤薬品工業 cooperated as a target manufacturing site for the "nationwide joint mock inspection," part of GMP inspector education and training, contributing to inspector training and to a review of its own quality control system.
[Rugby] Announcement of the 2026-27 season partners for コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ has announced its partners for the 2026-27 season: Daiwa House Industry will continue its support as a premium partner, while Kobelco Construction Machinery and Nakajima Sangyo will join as new gold partners.
"Synthetic leather showed sweat and skin oils" and "taking PET bottles in and out was stressful." A middle-size bag improved based on feedback from long-term users gets 547 supporters and 9.52 million yen in purchases with 3 days left
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
合同会社NIG announced that its middle-size bag "QUICK PACK 11s & 14s," on pre-sale on Makuake, had gathered 9,522,890 yen in support purchases from 547 people as of Nov. 2, 3 days before the end.
Survey conducted on household "disaster-preparedness portable toilet supplies." 59.5% of people do not stock portable toilets at home.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エムアンドティー conducted a survey on home stockpiling of portable toilets, and 59.5% responded that they do not stock them. It also presents a 7-day stockpile guideline based on recommendations from 経済産業省 and introduces its products.
"I want to drive myself again." Giving shape to that wish.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
スピードハウス野口 of Miyazaki Prefecture will hold free trial and consultation sessions for modified welfare vehicles at 株式会社ティティエヌ in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026.
[海洋博公園] "Churaumi Tsushin November Issue" published!
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海洋博公園 has published the November 2026 issue of its newsletter "Churaumi Tsushin," featuring event information such as the Kobito Festival, a live planetarium commentary session and a thatched-roof experience workshop.
Collaboration between 環境省 and "Chibi Maruko-chan" begins!
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Ahead of November's "Lithium-ion Battery Fire Prevention Month," 環境省 is launching an awareness campaign in collaboration with the national anime "Chibi Maruko-chan." Under the theme of the "3 Cs" of choosing, using and disposing of products, it will use posters and digital media and work with local governments and businesses to call for the prevention of fire accidents.
イエローモバイル launches US eSIM "USモバイル", including an unlimited-data plan, on Oct. 30, 2026; pay in Japanese yen, with extra savings on annual payment!
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イエローモバイル, operated by ジーグロウ株式会社, will begin offering the US eSIM service "USモバイル" as an authorized reseller on Oct. 30, 2026. Features include payment in Japanese yen, Japanese-language support, and an unlimited-data plan.
カワイ音楽教室 70th Anniversary: Launch of New Developments for Official Character "Kawai-chan"
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カワイ音楽教室, operated by 株式会社河合楽器製作所, has begun new developments to mark its 70th anniversary: a redesign of its official character "Kawai-chan," a dedicated website, limited-edition goods (key chains), and LINE stickers.
Held on Tohoku's First National Cycle Route: Sponsoring and Volunteering at the 12th "Tour de Iwaki 2026" - 18 Employees of フージャースグループ Take Part in an Event the Company Has Sponsored and Joined Since 2015
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション sponsored the cycling event "Tour de Iwaki 2026," held in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, and 18 group employees took part as riders and volunteers.
[Health Awareness Survey] Among people who want to improve their health maintenance, about 36% cite "hard to keep up" as the reason they have not improved; "troublesome, lack motivation" and "hard to change habits" each account for nearly 30%
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According to a health awareness survey conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社, about 36% of people who want to improve their health maintenance have not done so because it is "hard to keep up." Walking and eating breakfast were the most common practices, and TV programs and commercials were the most frequently cited information source.
Facts
Number of respondents: 10,692
"Hard to keep up" at about 36%
"Troublesome, lack motivation" and "hard to change habits" each at nearly 30%
Seeking design ideas for "vehicles that make life fun 10 years from now"! Entries for the "15th Mobility Design Contest" open Monday, Nov. 2
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公益社団法人自動車技術会 will begin accepting entries for the "15th Mobility Design Contest," aimed at the next generation of young people, on Nov. 2, 2026. The theme is "vehicles that make life fun 10 years from now."
Inviting 10 translators and editors of Japanese literature from 6 countries overseas
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国際交流基金 will invite 10 translators and editors from Argentina, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam for a program from Nov. 9 to 18, 2026, featuring lectures on Japanese literature and the publishing system, exchanges with authors, and visits to publishers.
How much can you grow 5 million yen in virtual assets through FX? The winner gets a 100,000-yen Amazon gift card! Holding the 60th "Virtual FX" Contest
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株式会社外為どっとコム will start the 60th "Virtual FX" Contest, in which participants compete on FX trading results using 5 million yen in virtual assets, on Nov. 2, 2026. The winner will receive a 100,000-yen Amazon gift card.
Facts
5 million yen in virtual assets
100,000 yen Amazon gift card
60th
Capital: 778.5 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社外為どっとコム、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
BAYFM presents a holiday special from 高橋克典, a DJ for about 30 years! Behind-the-scenes stories of his first concept album "with" and selected tracks, live on air
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On Nov. 23, BAYFM will broadcast live the holiday special program "BAYFM Holiday Special Premium Groove with TAKAHASHI KATSUNORI," with 高橋克典 as main DJ. With about 30 years of DJ experience, 高橋 will share behind-the-scenes stories of his first concept album "with" and his selected tracks.
Popular annual lucky bags "FEILER HAPPY PACK 2027" and "LOVERARY BY FEILER HAPPY PACK 2027" available for pre-order on the official FEILER online shop
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フェイラージャパン株式会社 announced pre-orders for the lucky bags "FEILER HAPPY PACK 2027" and "LOVERARY BY FEILER HAPPY PACK 2027", exclusively on its official online shop. The reception period runs from early to mid-December, and no in-store sales will be offered.
R+house's only directly managed store becomes a new base that is "not like a typical builder." "アールプラスDM 船橋studio," welcoming visitors with hand-drip coffee, opens on Nov. 7
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株式会社アールプラスDM, the only directly managed store of R+house, will open a new store, "アールプラスDM 船橋studio," on Nov. 7, 2026, a 4-minute walk from JR Funabashi Station. In a café-like space, it will serve hand-drip coffee and handle consultations on home and store building.
Also handing out license-style fan cards and making SUBARU collaboration pin badges! We will exhibit a PR booth for 群馬県太田市, the "automotive industry town," at 2026 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round8! (Nov. 7 and 8)
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群馬県太田市 will exhibit a PR booth at AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round8 (Motegi), to be held on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, and will run events including SUBARU collaboration pin badge making and a fan certification quiz.
All-you-can-eat snow crab and seafood robatayaki gather together. サフィールホテル稚内 to hold a Dec. 31-only "Year-End Dinner Buffet"
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サフィールホテル稚内, operated by 株式会社稚内観光開発, will hold a "Year-End Dinner Buffet" on Dec. 31, 2026. It will offer Hokkaido flavors such as all-you-can-eat snow crab and seafood robatayaki, at 6,500 yen (tax included) for adults.
Graphic exhibition "Pangraphics" by Naoki Yago opens at the Grand Entrance, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property at Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. Free admission through Nov. 8.
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株式会社Pangraphics has been holding the graphic exhibition "Pangraphics" by graphic designer Naoki Yago since Nov. 1, 2026, at the "Grand Entrance," a nationally designated Important Cultural Property at Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. Admission is free, and the exhibition runs through Nov. 8.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Sunday, Nov. 8
Built in 1867
A screen spanning about 3.8 meters
A large folding screen of one pair of six panels
Opening hours: 10:00-16:00
Last admission 15:30
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1986
Founded Pangraphics in 2025
Solo exhibition at Laforet Museum Harajuku in 2020
The experiential digital art museum "Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition GIFU," which has drawn more than 700,000 visitors, opens this weekend on Friday, Nov. 6! Venue merchandise unveiled in advance!
[Kyogashi-tsukasa 俵屋吉富] For winter gifts, Kyoto's famed confection "Unryu." Sales of winter gifts from the 270-year-old traditional wagashi shop have begun.
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株式会社俵屋吉富 began selling Kyoto confection gifts for winter on Nov. 1, 2026. Its lineup, including the signature confection "Unryu" and zodiac chestnut yokan, is offered at each store and online.
株式会社野富, which won the first auction of Saikai mandarin oranges at 50,000 yen per box, holds a two-day marché in Otemachi to support the producing region
[Sponsored by Yokosuka City and the Yokosuka City Board of Education] Free for elementary school students in grades 4-6: "Running Class: There Is a Reason to Run Fast" to be held on Dec. 12, 2026
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一般社団法人スポーツ＆ウェルビーイング推進協会 will hold a free "running class" on Dec. 12, 2026 for elementary school students in grades 4 to 6 living in Yokosuka City. It is co-hosted by 株式会社ライフプラス and sponsored by Yokosuka City and the Yokosuka City Board of Education.
[First in Kansai] 89 nurses and others attend home-visit nursing–focused joint recruitment event "Houkan Career Fest"; 17 establishments exhibit
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ルート訪問看護ステーション and 訪問看護ステーション立花畑 held "Houkan Career Fest," the first joint recruitment event in the Kansai region focused on home-visit nursing, in Amagasaki on Oct. 24, 2026, and 89 people attended.
Facts
89 attendees
17 establishments
125 applicants
68 nurses
21 physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists
Family entertainment "Doko Demo Jamboree!", currently drawing attention, makes its first appearance on NHK's "Minna no Uta"!
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"Doko Demo Jamboree!", a family entertainment property operated by 株式会社エドワード・キッズ・エンターテインメント, will make its first appearance on NHK's "Minna no Uta" in broadcasts from December 2026 to January 2027. The project has surpassed 2.4 million YouTube subscribers and 4.5 billion total views, and plans to hold a hall concert in Sendai on Jan. 31, 2027.
Facts
2.4 million YouTube channel subscribers
4.5 billion total views
Dec. 2026
January 2027
January 31, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社エドワード・キッズ・エンターテインメント、NHK、EDWARD GROUP
Contemporary artist Tetsutaro Kamaya unveils new work engaging with the garden of Ryosokuin in Kyoto. Solo exhibition "Threshold of Fiction and Reality" co-presented by GALLERY.S [Dec. 6 (Sun) to 23 (Wed), 2026]
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The solo exhibition "Threshold of Fiction and Reality" by contemporary artist Tetsutaro Kamaya, co-presented by 株式会社SANZAN and imi Inc., will be held at Ryosokuin in Kyoto from Dec. 6 to 23, 2026. The exhibition will feature a large folding-screen work inspired by the garden, as well as a special performance by musician Meitei.
Facts
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
23 (Wed)
For more than 20 years
1358
Height approx. 2.1 m
Width approx. 8.3 m
Dec. 19 (Sat)
General admission 1,000 yen
Junior high and high school students 500 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社SANZAN、imi Inc.、GALLERY.S、株式会社enigma、LIVE ART GALLERY、Pellas Gallery、GYRE GALLERY、グランキューブ大阪、株式会社IZUTSUYA、株式会社メルビル、ナグモクリニック
Free web tool "Nine Star Ki 2027 Fortune" released, showing your 2027 fortune and lucky directions from your date of birth
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電話占い株式会社 has released "Nine Star Ki 2027 Fortune," a free web tool that automatically displays your 2027 fortune and lucky directions from your date of birth.
Videos of the solo lecture and symposium held at "GenAI/SUM2026 (Generative AI Summit)" now available
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株式会社SecuShard has released videos of the solo lecture and symposium it held at "GenAI/SUM2026," hosted by 日本経済新聞社. The company sponsored the event as a Platinum Partner, and its Representative Director and CEO, Takashi Ogura, took the stage.
Facts
Oct. 5 to 7, 2026
Service launched Oct. 5
Founded: Nov. 27, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社SecuShard、日本経済新聞社、ティアフォー、LayerX、上智大学、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、日本マイクロソフト、Sakana AI
Learn of candidates through support staff recommendations, confirm through trial work placements, then hire. Launching "Oshi ONE+," a disability employment platform that supports workplace retention
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WellsTech株式会社 launched "Oshi ONE+," a disability employment platform, on Nov. 2, 2026. Connecting companies with welfare service providers, it is a fully success-based service covering everything from hiring, through support staff recommendations and trial work placements, to 6 months of post-hire retention support.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
This refers to listing fees, registration fees and monthly usage fees
The statutory employment rate for persons with disabilities at private companies has been raised to 2.7%
Companies with 37.5 or more regular employees are covered
Only 46.0% of companies had met the requirement
A cumulative total of 33 users have found jobs at general companies
Of these, 12 found jobs between Apr. 1 and Nov. 2 of fiscal 2026
Even after hiring, support staff visit the workplace for 6 months
We receive 10% (excluding tax) of the theoretical annual income as a referral fee
Free-range chicken restaurant 永楽荘 of Kirishima, Kagoshima makes its Tokyo debut. "永楽荘 Tokyo Annex" to hold its grand opening in Higashi-Azabu on Nov. 9
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Free-range chicken restaurant 永楽荘 of Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, will hold the grand opening of its first Tokyo location, "永楽荘 Tokyo Annex," in Higashi-Azabu, Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 9, 2026. It is operated by 株式会社大阪松風.
Over 90% brush their teeth in the morning and at night, but only about 40% do so after lunch. Survey of 2,653 adults' lifestyle habits also reveals daytime habits of sweet drinks and snacking
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大宮区役所前歯科 in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, conducted a lifestyle survey based on questionnaires from 2,653 adults who visited for the first time between March 2021 and October 2026. The rate of brushing teeth in the morning and at night is over 90%, but only about 40% do so after lunch, and differences by occupation were also confirmed. The survey also analyzes consumption of sweet drinks, snacking habits, and usage rates of floss and interdental brushes.
Complete renovation of customer restrooms at Osaka Umeda underground mall "Diamor Osaka"
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"Diamor Osaka," an underground shopping complex in Umeda, Osaka, renovated the restrooms on the west side of Fashionable Street in September 2026 as Phase 2 of construction, giving them a design inspired by Milan, Italy. Renovation of the east-side restrooms (Phase 3) is planned next.
Facts
Phase 2 construction was completed in September 2026
SB Innoventure begins streaming a video guidebook to the Nada Gogo area of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan's top sake-producing region, on travel-focused video social app "NewTravel"
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With the cooperation of Hanshin Electric Railway, SB Innoventure will begin streaming a video guidebook to the Nada Gogo area on the travel-focused video social app "NewTravel" on Nov. 2, 2026, and will run a digital stamp rally campaign starting the same day.
MDL holds "Black Friday Month" with 20,000 yen off all gaming PCs
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MDL, a build-to-order gaming PC brand run by 株式会社モダンデザイン, is holding its "Black Friday Month" campaign from Nov. 1 to Dec. 6, 2026, with 20,000 yen off all products.
[Post a video of your car and get LED lights as a gift!] Campaign limited to owners of eligible models
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サンセントジャパン株式会社 is holding a campaign for owners of eligible models: those who post a video of installing LED lights on their car to social media receive LED lights free of charge, with a chance to win 10,000 yen in Amazon gift cards in a drawing.
Recruiting new members aiming to become next-generation stars, from VTuber to 2.5-dimensional idol
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The media mix project "IDOL:UnderCode," jointly developed by L&L Victor Entertainment and PANDORA, has launched an ongoing audition for new members aiming to grow from VTuber to 2.5-dimensional idol. It is open to women aged 18 or older, and there is no application fee.
AIDAO supports AI development for new businesses and operational improvement through "R&D tax credits × patents." Free consultations now open
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株式会社AIDAO announced that it will begin accepting free consultations on November 1, 2026, for its support services on R&D tax credits and patent utilization in AI development and operational improvement.
Facts
Starts Nov. 1, 2026
Approximately 1 trillion yen annually
947.9 billion yen in fiscal 2023
1.0069 trillion yen was applied in fiscal 2024
A certain percentage (around 10–20%) of eligible R&D expenses
New R&D investment of 5 trillion yen annually
Japanese companies' R&D spending in fiscal 2024 was approximately 17.4 trillion yen
A track record of supporting 100 companies in new business development, AI development, patent applications and more
Wheelchair world No.1 player Tokito Oda to attend! "JPTA CONVENTION 2026" to be held on Nov. 30
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公益社団法人日本プロテニス協会 (JPTA) will hold the "JPTA CONVENTION 2026" in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2026. In addition to lectures on pickleball and coaching methods, Tokito Oda, the world No.1 wheelchair player, will attend.