Jメール holds a 4-panel comic contest themed "instant men and women"! Grand prize of 300,000 yen, total prize money of 500,000 yen, entries wanted!
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有限会社エムアイシー総合企画, which operates the matching service "Jメール," will hold a 4-panel comic contest themed "instant men and women" ahead of the Christmas season, awarding total prize money of 500,000 yen (300,000 yen for the grand prize).
Launching operation of "Kururin" using AI on-demand transport "mobi" in Takagi Village, Nagano Prefecture
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Takagi Village, Nagano Prefecture, in cooperation with KDDI Smart Mobility and 北部タクシー有限会社, will begin trial operation of "Kururin," a reservation-based shared bus using the AI on-demand transport "mobi," on Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
The aging rate has reached 35.6%
Oshima district (76.3%)
Ujijo district (53.1%)
Yamato-chi district (52.3%)
Approximately 60 pick-up and drop-off points installed throughout the village
ドゥカティ has unveiled the "Monster Dark," a dark-colored version of the legendary naked bike "Monster," in Borgo Panigale. The bike is powered by a V2 engine, weighs 175 kg and produces a maximum output of 111 ps, and was announced by its Japanese subsidiary ドゥカティジャパン株式会社.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
Achieves a total weight reduction of 4 kg
A bike weighing just 175 kg has been born
Seat height is just 815 mm
775 mm when combining the low suspension and low seat
Set at every 45,000 km
Maximum output is 111 ps at 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque is 91.1 Nm at 7,250 rpm
A version with output limited to 35 kW is also available
Making the "standard" for number of rooms and size zero. New product "0MA (Zero-ma)" born from 広島建設 セナリオハウス, designed around the "ma" (space) needed for living
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広島建設株式会社 has announced "0MA (Zero-ma)," a new product from its housing brand セナリオハウス that starts from 0LDK and can be customized by adding "ma" (spaces). From Nov. 1 to Dec. 27, 2026, it will run a campaign recruiting 10 monitor homes, giving away 500,000 yen toward construction costs.
Facts
0LDK
1MA
2MA
500,000 yen (tax included) toward construction costs
Recruiting 10 monitor homes
Construction area: 49.68㎡
Approx. 15.00 tsubo
Construction area: 52.17㎡
Approx. 15.75 tsubo
Reference price (for Plan01): 15.8 million yen (tax included)
Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Introduces Deferred-Payment Hometown Tax Donation Service "Atofuru®"
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Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to introduce the deferred-payment hometown tax donation service "Atofuru®" jointly with 株式会社電算, and will move ahead with full-scale operation.
Facts
approx. 370 million yen in fiscal 2023 (Reiwa 5)
approx. 620 million yen in fiscal 2024 (Reiwa 6)
expanded by approx. 1.7 times
approx. 730 million yen in fiscal 2025 (Reiwa 7) as well, up 17.2% from the previous fiscal year
up 17.2% from the previous fiscal year
return gifts worth approx. 30% of the donation amount
AI and Semiconductor Startup TAI Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project (Large-Scale Demonstration, ASEAN Member States)"
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TAI has been selected for a large-scale demonstration project of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and will work with Oppstar社 of Malaysia to advance demonstration testing and mass production of the low-power AI semiconductor chip "Manta Ray."
Facts
Reiwa 7 supplementary budget
In June 2026,
in July of the same year
chip design, manufacturing and evaluation in 2027
evaluation and early deployment for initial customers in 2028
[JK Fandom] Fan Support Reflected in Award Judging! Voting Begins at 15:00 Today for Korea's First Virtual-Specialized Awards, the "1st Virtual Icon Awards"!
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"JK Fandom," operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ・グローバル, will start the main voting at 15:00 on Nov. 2, 2026, as the official voting host for the "1st Virtual Icon Awards" organized by 韓国バーチャルヒューマン産業協会 (KOVHIA).
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 15:00
3-round cutoff format
in Feb. 2027
4 categories, 20 awards in total
300 Oshi Points or 300 Heart Points
30 Star Points
cumulative series downloads of over 5 million
points distribution record of over 300 million yen
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 株式会社PANDORA and エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社, has launched an open-ended audition for new members aiming to go from VTuber to 2.5-dimensional idol.
Facts
Applicants must be women aged 18 or older
a 3-tier training and debut system based on activity track record
The requirement is the ability to do studio streaming for 20 days a month and at least 80 hours
Start of Handling of Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance (Jibaiseki Insurance)
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株式会社WECARS will begin handling compulsory automobile liability insurance (jibaiseki insurance) on Dec. 1, 2026. It will start at 5 stores in the Kanto area and handle products from AIG損害保険株式会社.
7th "heeee!" Event Opens at Omotesando GYRE from Nov. 3
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The 7th installment of the sustainability event "heeee!" planned by 株式会社ドラマティック will be held from Nov. 3, 2026, at the cafe, deli and bar "uni" inside Omotesando GYRE. Lunch plates supervised by high school students from Shinagawa Girls' Academy will be offered, and menus using non-standard-grade ingredients and more will be sold for a limited time with ingredient cooperation from キユーピー株式会社, Ryoguchiya Korekiyo and others.
Vessel Club Membership Program Renewed on Nov. 2! Top Rank "Diamond" Born, Up to 11% Points Back, and Breakfast Gift Every Time You Stay
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株式会社ベッセルホテル開発 will renew its membership program "Vessel Club" on Nov. 2, 2026, adding the new top rank "Diamond." The point return rate will be up to 11%, and at all facilities breakfast gifts for the member and companions and extended free early check-in and late check-out hours will be expanded.
At a roundtable with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, 豊田通商 announced a plan to invest an additional 45 million US dollars during 2026 to expand its mobility business. Cumulative total investment is expected to exceed 50 million US dollars, and the possibility of a local vehicle assembly (KD) business is also being considered.
エーエル プラス株式会社 Obtains "Kurumin Certification" as a "Child-Rearing Support Company"
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エーエル プラス株式会社 has obtained the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Kurumin Certification." It achieved childcare leave uptake rates of 90% for men and 100% for women, bringing the number of certified companies in the アルフレッサグループ to 6.
ティーエスアルフレッサ has obtained the "Platinum Kurumin Certification" from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. As a result, the number of companies in the アルフレッサグループ holding this certification is 2.
Facts
Childcare leave uptake rate for men: 84%
Childcare leave uptake rate for women: 90%
Share of female employees who remained continuously employed for at least 1 year after childbirth: 100%
株式会社カドー will put the auto-clean humidifiers "STEM 700iH" and "STEM 300H", which achieved over 160 million yen in support purchases on Makuake, on general sale from Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
Total support purchases have surpassed 160 million yen
[Total support purchases / Supporters] 162,621,416 yen / 3,887 supporters
With support from 3,887 supporters
Cleanliness and peace of mind through heat sterilization*3 that suppresses 99.9% of bacteria
Ultra energy-saving design that keeps electricity costs to 1/7*4
Brand "WAVE", which designs "seeing", holds its first pop-up store "AnOther View" in Daikanyama! Three days where art, vintage clothing, antiques and food intersect
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The brand "WAVE" of 株式会社パレンテ will hold its first pop-up store "AnOther View" in Daikanyama from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026. It will be a multi-genre event bringing together diverse exhibitors including art, vintage clothing, antiques and food and drink.
Taisho Pharmaceutical holds "All Blacks Clinic @ Denen Rugby School" to commemorate 25th anniversary of sponsoring Japan national rugby team
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of its sponsorship of the Japan national rugby team, Taisho Pharmaceutical held a rugby clinic on Oct. 25, 2026 at Denen Rugby School, inviting All Blacks legends and other players.
Facts
25th anniversary of sponsoring Japan national rugby team
A new sleep habit proposed by cado. "FOEHN Stick Futon Cleaner", which changes the conventional wisdom of futon cleaners, goes on general sale from Thursday, Nov. 26.
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株式会社カドー will start general sales on Nov. 26, 2026 of the stick-type futon cleaner "FOEHN Stick Futon Cleaner", which gained over 77 million yen in support on Makuake.
株式会社Natee signs "Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur" agreement with 秋田市
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株式会社Natee has signed an agreement with 秋田市 under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program" and will begin SNS-based city promotion support in Nov. 2026.
Notice of Riken Technos exhibiting at the "16th Ota Research and Development Fair: Industry-Academia Collaboration and New Technology Exhibition"
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リケンテクノス株式会社 will exhibit at the "16th Ota Research and Development Fair: Industry-Academia Collaboration and New Technology Exhibition" to be held at 大田区産業プラザPiO on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026. It will present 4 functional film products, including highly conductive films and electromagnetic noise suppression films.
22 producers and others gather from 石川県 for Noto's recovery and reconstruction: "Notomotto MARCHE TOKYO" to be held!
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On Nov. 13, 石川県 will hold "Notomotto MARCHE TOKYO" in Yaesu, Tokyo, an event supporting the recovery and reconstruction of the Noto region. 22 producers will set up stalls, with top sales promotion by the governor and a special appearance by Pikachu.
Facts
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
Held for the 3rd year this year
Companies mentioned:石川県、全国農業協同組合連合会石川県本部、石川県漁業協同組合、YANMAR TOKYO
Dec. 1 (Tue.) Financial education course for high school students "Know Money, Change Your Future": free to attend, with travel subsidy and a book gift
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認定NPO法人キッズドア will hold the financial education course for high school students "Know Money, Change Your Future" on Dec. 1, 2026. With 新井亨, president and representative director of 株式会社RAVIPA, as lecturer, participation is free, with a travel subsidy (up to 1,500 yen round trip) and a gift of his book.
Correctly rendering "osteoporosis" instead of a garbled mis-transcription. On-premises AI meeting minutes tool SecureMemo makes its medical-specific speech recognition model free for a limited time for medical and healthcare businesses
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Nishika株式会社 has begun offering the medical-specific speech recognition model "shirushi-1.5-medical" of the on-premises AI meeting minutes tool SecureMemo free for a limited time from Nov. 2, 2026 for medical and healthcare businesses.
博報堂プロダクツ's Beauty Creative Team "BiBiBi" holds BiBiBi Beauty Photo Exhibition at Harakado in Harajuku
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博報堂プロダクツ's Beauty Creative Team "BiBiBi" will hold the photo exhibition "BiBiBi Beauty Photo Exhibition" at Harakado in Tokyu Plaza Harajuku from Nov. 21 to 29, 2026. The theme is "iki".
"JP-BASE Ebisu", the 14th property in the renovation brand "JP-BASE" series, has launched | Crowdfunding service "LEVECHY"
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株式会社LEVECHY has launched crowdfunding for "JP-BASE Ebisu", the 14th property in the renovation brand "JP-BASE" series. Scheduled for completion at the end of Jan. 2027, it is an 8-story building a few minutes' walk from Ebisu Station.
Conducts "Kakekomi Station" Drill in Cooperation with Hamamatsu Chuo Police Station
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株式会社グリーンズ held its 3rd "Kakekomi Station" drill in cooperation with Hamamatsu Chuo Police Station on Oct. 21, 2026, at the コンフォートホテル浜松 (Comfort Hotel Hamamatsu) that it operates.
"Sarutahiko Student Discount" to Start on Nov. 3 (Tue., Holiday)
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Starting Nov. 3, 2026, 猿田彦珈琲 will launch a student discount for customers who show a student ID. All drinks are 100 yen off until 11 a.m., and 10% off after 11 a.m. Also from the same day, the price of the "Sarutahiko Coffee Pass" will be revised from 500 yen to 300 yen.
6 Courses Held, Including Research on the Prepared Food and Deli Market and Marketing for Shopping Centers and Commercial Facilities. Guide to Public Seminars for November 2026, 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
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Introduces the schedule and instructor information for the 6 public seminar courses that 株式会社マーケティング研究協会 will hold in Nov. 2026. On themes such as product planning, trade marketing, industry research, and strengthening in-store sales capability, it invites outside instructors including ハッピーフードデザイン, ZEN BRANDING&MARKETING PARTNERS, 株式会社エムディプロビジョン, 株式会社SC&パートナーズ, 株式会社味香り戦略研究所, 株式会社True Data, and 株式会社せんだ兄弟社.
スペースデータ Develops Construction Simulation Platform That Recreates Construction Sites and Heavy Machinery with Spatial Intelligence
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As a feature of RobotBrain, 株式会社スペースデータ has developed a construction simulation platform that uses a physics engine to recreate construction sites and heavy machinery in 3D space. An environment can be built in as little as 1 day, and as the first project, a crane operation simulation beneath an elevated section at an expressway junction in central Tokyo was built.
[Flying Tiger] Ahead of the Peak Christmas Season, the Japan Official Online Store Opens on 11/2 (Mon.)!
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Zebra Japan株式会社 opened the Japan official online store for "Flying Tiger Copenhagen" on Nov. 2, 2026. It carries about 2,300 items, themed around the Christmas season, and also launches a same-day shipping service at the earliest.
[JK Fandom] Fan Support Reflected in Award Judging! Voting Begins at 15:00 Today for Korea's First Virtual-Specialized Awards, the "1st Virtual Icon Awards"!
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株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ・グローバル began the final voting for the "1st Virtual Icon Awards," Korea's first virtual-specialized awards, on JK Fandom at 15:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 15:00
in Feb. 2027
4 categories
20 awards in total
300 Oshi Points or 300 Heart Points
30 Star Points
cumulative series downloads of over 5 million
points distribution record of over 300 million yen
助太刀 Begins Streaming Ad Video Themed "Good Work for Good Craftspeople" at ファミリーマート Stores in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
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株式会社助太刀 began streaming an ad video on "ファミマTV," the digital signage installed in ファミリーマート stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, from Nov. 3, 2026, limited to the hours from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Popular Insurance Ranking for Nov. 2026 Announced! | Insurance Comparison, Quote and Consultation Site "コのほけん!"
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Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社 announced the Nov. 2026 popular insurance ranking on the insurance comparison site "コのほけん!". The survey period was Sept. 1 to 30, 2026, and it lists top products in categories such as life insurance, non-life insurance, and foreign-currency-denominated insurance.
Be among the first to experience the next-generation spatial computing device "XREAL AURA"! "XREAL AURA Premium Experience Events" Decided for 3 Cities: Fukuoka, Tokyo and Osaka
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XREAL株式会社 announced that it will hold experience events for the next-generation spatial computing device "XREAL AURA" in 3 cities: Fukuoka, Tokyo and Osaka.
A collaboration between Yano Hinaki, who is active widely as a voice actor, singer and actress, and the novel-posting service "monogatary.com" has been decided. Submissions are now open for works tied to a live event themed "Christmas"!
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A collaboration contest between the novel-posting service monogatary.com and voice actor and singer Yano Hinaki has begun, and works themed "Christmas Eve" are being solicited.
Ticket sales (lottery) with fan club-exclusive perks for "NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~" start today at 18:00!
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Ticket sales (lottery) with fan club-exclusive perks for "NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~" will begin at 18:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
¥19,800 (tax included)
Difference payment ¥6,000
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 18:00
Companies mentioned:株式会社 J HARMONY、戸板女子短期大学、NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB、DAY_AND JAPAN
Priority sales (first-come, first-served) at ticket outlets for "2026 HWANG IN YOUP Fanmeeting Tour [To you] in TOKYO" begin today, Monday, 11/2, at 18:00!
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Notice of the Tokyo fan meeting for Hwang In Youp and the start of priority sales at ticket outlets.
[Limited Time] New from the raw donut specialty shop "we♡donuts": 2 limited-time raw donuts that let you enjoy the tastes of autumn, with the sweet temptation of sweet potato♡
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Raw donut specialty shop "we♡donuts," operated by 株式会社サンパーク, will release 2 limited-time new menu items using sweet potato, "Oimo Brulee" and "Oimo Rum Raisin Cream," on Nov. 1, 2026.
Wins 3 awards, including overall runner-up, at the "Kabe-One Grand Prix," which decides Japan's best load-bearing wall
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株式会社AQ Group competed as "AQ Team Takumi" in the "Kabe-One Grand Prix" held at ものつくり大学 on Oct. 24 and 25, and won 3 awards: overall runner-up, tournament runner-up and a special judges' award.
Facts
A total of 3 awards
Use of screws longer than 120 mm in total length is prohibited
The applied load surpassed 50 kN (about 5 tons) in no time
Stopped when it reached 57 kN (about 6 tons)
The competition has a history of 29 years this year
In 2023, it recorded a competition record of "71.2 kN (the force of about 5 standard cars of 1.5 tons each)"
Challengers wanted! Applications open for the "Itabashi Unified Home Evacuation Mock Exam"! ~Aim to become Director of Home Evacuation!~
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東京都板橋区 will hold the "Itabashi Unified Home Evacuation Mock Exam," which tests knowledge of "home evacuation" during disasters, starting Nov. 3, Reiwa 8. It has 25 questions in total, with rankings based on the rate of correct answers and a prize drawing.
"Ekimae Mujin" held regularly in front of Isawa-Onsen Station in Fuefuki, Yamanashi: a place to chat over a glass of wine at night, 0 minutes on foot from the station
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Through the DAO solution of 株式会社あるやうむ, Keisuke Masuo, a member of the Fuefuki Community Revitalization Cooperation Corps, regularly holds "Isawa Onsen Ekimae Mujin" in front of JR Isawa-Onsen Station. Admission is 1,000 yen with no reservation required; the next session is Nov. 5, and a special lecture is scheduled for Nov. 12.
Facts
Admission is 1,000 yen (includes 1 glass)
Held the first session on Oct. 22, 2026
Next session: Nov. 5, 18:00-21:00
On Nov. 12, a lecture session by GPS runner Naoki Shimizu is also scheduled
Capital: 164.49 million yen (including capital reserve)
[UN GRAIN] A baked sweets set available only until Christmas can now be delivered from this year! Winter gift "Noël" conveying your feelings: deliveries begin Thursday, Nov. 26
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"UN GRAIN," operated by 株式会社ヨックモック, will start selling the Christmas-limited baked sweets set "Mignardises 6-Piece Set ~Noël~" on Nov. 26, 2026. The price is 3,370 yen, and delivery is now available through online reservations.
"PUB LISH CAFE&DINING" to open at Roppongi Hills on Dec. 1. Reservations open from Nov. 2
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The cafe and dining venue "PUB LISH CAFE&DINING," operated by 株式会社トランジットホスピタリティマネジメント, will open at Roppongi Hills on Dec. 1, 2026. Reservations open from Nov. 2, and in addition to lunch and dinner, it will accommodate private parties of up to 120 people.
チームラボ will hold the night outdoor art exhibition "teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins Festival of Light 2026-2027," its third in 7 years, at the Fukuoka Castle ruins, a national historic site in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka. The exhibition runs from Oct. 30, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027. The organizing committee includes 西日本新聞社 and others.
[Hitohata Produce] Just before opening, "Ukiyo-e in Motion Exhibition GIFU" will be held from Nov. 6. Introducing on-site merchandise and original goods. An immersive museum where visitors can experience the world of ukiyo-e, which has drawn a cumulative 700,000 visitors in Japan and overseas.
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Merchandise information has been released for the immersive digital art museum "Ukiyo-e in Motion Exhibition GIFU," produced by 株式会社一旗. Sales of collaboration products with サンリオ characters and original goods have begun at the venue, and the exhibition will be held at 岐阜市歴史博物館 from Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
More than 700,000 cumulative visitors have attended
Based on more than 300 works
Events and projects including more than 80 projection mapping works and immersive art museums
Capital: 59.71 million yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社一旗、岐阜市、岐阜新聞社、岐阜放送、テレビ愛知、サンリオ、ZIP-FM、アソビュー!、ローソンチケット、イープラス、楽天トラベル、チケットぴあ、Boo-Wooチケット、クラウドパス、セブン‐イレブン、ローソン、ミニストップ、ファミリーマート、岐阜市歴史博物館、HITOHATA, INC.、HITOHATA MILANO S.R.L.
Directly connected to Nakano Station's new ticket gate! アトリエはるか opens a store in the notable new commercial facility "アトレ中野," born as a new gateway to the city!
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株式会社アトリエはるか will open a store on the 3rd floor of "アトレ中野," a new commercial facility directly connected to Nakano Station's new ticket gate, on Dec. 9, 2026, starting business at the same time as the grand opening.
A fluffy, mousse-like texture. Two highly moisturizing hand creams with mature, sweet fragrances that let you feel the ingredients go on sale Nov. 10, 2026
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー will release two highly moisturizing, mousse-textured hand creams from the honey cosmetics brand VECUA Honey in limited quantities on Nov. 10, 2026.
ダッソー・システムズ takes its life sciences efforts to a new stage with an integrated AI platform connecting science, medicine and patients
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ダッソー・システムズ has completed its acquisition of ArisGlobal and will advance the building of an integrated AI platform in the life sciences field. Ashwini Zenooz has taken a newly created post and will lead business integration and strategic partnerships.
[ココモーラ] Post a review for a chance to win a digital gift card worth up to 10,000 yen, for 25 winners drawn by lottery! Second review-posting campaign begins
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株式会社ゼロアクセル will launch the second review-posting campaign, following the first, on the review-posting platform "ココモーラ." Running from Nov. 2 to 16, 2026, it will give digital gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen to a total of 25 winners drawn by lottery.
The geometry manga that sold over 60,000 copies is now a workbook. The "Mirumiru Series," which teaches through manga, has surpassed 170,000 copies in cumulative sales!
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株式会社マガジンハウス released the workbook "Zero kara Wakaru! Mirumiru Zukei ni Tsuyoku Naru Saikyo Drill," a companion to the geometry manga that sold over 60,000 copies, on Oct. 29, 2026, as part of the "Mirumiru Series," which has surpassed 170,000 copies in cumulative sales.
Zenken signs business matching agreement with Resona Research Institute for overseas talent referral business and more
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Zenken株式会社 has signed a business matching agreement with Resona Research Institute covering overseas talent referral business and more. The 4 banks of the Resona Group will serve as points of contact and refer overseas talent to Zenken.
Students of 品川女子学院 devise menus using products from the キユーピーグループ and others! A limited-quantity, limited-time menu sales event will be held
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キユーピー株式会社 is taking part in the 7th round of the sustainability project "heeee!" and will sell a limited-quantity, limited-time lunch menu devised by students of 品川女子学院 using ingredients provided by the キユーピーグループ and others.
Popular event "Veggie Week" 11th edition is held! "Time-saving Power Salad x AYA-style Body Shape 7Days" with fitness producer AYA
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キユーピー株式会社 will hold the 11th edition of the online program "Veggie Week," supervised by fitness producer AYA and registered dietitian Aoi Chiba, on the official e-commerce site "Qummy." For 7 days from Nov. 14 to 20, 2026, it will offer time-saving power salads and AYA-style fitness, aiming at a healthy diet and body shaping.
New weekday-only menu "Brunch Pick-two" on the terrace seats along the lush zelkova tree-lined avenue, directly connected to Omotesando Station
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"Cafe & Dining ZelkovA" on the 1st floor of ザ ストリングス 表参道 will begin offering the weekday brunch menu "Brunch Pick-two" exclusively on its terrace seats from Nov. 2, 2026.
A luxurious, gorgeous plate to color the holiday season: 資生堂パーラー branch restaurants' Christmas-only course
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資生堂パーラー will offer a Christmas-only course in December 2026 at its branch restaurants Nihonbashi, Yokohama Takashimaya and Nagoya. Each location will serve a luxurious menu made with carefully selected ingredients, and a Christmas Berry Parfait will also be sold.
Facts
"Christmas Course 2026" 8,800 yen
"Christmas Set 2026" 3,960 yen
"Christmas Course 2026" 6,985 yen
"Christmas Berry Parfait" 2,750 yen
In December 2026, we will offer a special course fitting for the Christmas season
Cake.jp announces 2026 Christmas cake popularity rankings by category! Top 3 popular products in 4 categories revealed
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株式会社Cake.jp announced its 2026 Christmas cake popularity rankings by category. Based on reservation numbers, it introduces the top 3 in 4 categories (the beginning of the article says 5 categories): classic and gorgeous, famous shops and popular brands, for small groups, and for children and allergy-friendly.
Tickets to view "Patelea Award 2026" debut as a return gift for furusato nozei tax donations! Now available exclusively through "V Furusato Nozei"
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SC Card Business have begun offering SS-seat tickets to "Patelea Award 2026" as a return gift for donations to Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, exclusively through "V Furusato Nozei."
[98th store in Aichi Prefecture] You'll want to keep coming back! Fitness that starts with fun! Featuring the prefecture's first "Terrace Gym Area," health karaoke, FIT-BEAUTY and more! FIT-EASY Tokoname Rinku store has held its grand opening
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フィットイージー株式会社 held the grand opening of the amusement fitness club "FIT-EASY Tokoname Rinku store" in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2026. Equipped with the prefecture's first Terrace Gym Area, health karaoke, FIT-BEAUTY and more, it is available for a monthly fee of 7,678 yen.
[First franchise store of 中国新聞社 opens] Equipped with golf, health karaoke, sauna and more! "Train, enjoy, and refresh" — everything you want to do, all here! FIT-EASY Hatsukaichi Honmachi store has held its grand opening!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held the grand opening on Nov. 2, 2026 of "FIT-EASY Hatsukaichi Honmachi store," the first store under a franchise agreement with 中国新聞社. It is the 5th store in Hiroshima Prefecture and the first in Hatsukaichi, an amusement fitness club where golf, sauna, health karaoke and more can be used for the monthly fee alone.
Congratulations on 20 years! Reveal of the title and gorgeous cover of Mirei Kiritani's anniversary photo book!
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From 幻冬舎, the photo book "MIRÉUM" commemorating the 20th anniversary of Mirei Kiritani's debut will go on sale for 8,800 yen. The title and the gorgeous hardcover specifications are revealed for the first time, and bookstore events in Tokyo and Osaka and a fan meeting in Feb. 2027 have also been announced.
Facts
¥8,800
20th debut anniversary
Reserved seat 9,900 yen (tax included)
Reserved seat 6,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:幻冬舎、株式会社 幻冬舎、代官山蔦屋書店、梅田 蔦屋書店シェアラウンジ、TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO
Notice of revision to the number of free ATM fees and transfer fees to other banks for ヤマダNEOBANK
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Yamada Denki announced that it will revise the number of free ATM fees and transfer fees to other banks for its banking service ヤマダNEOBANK from 5 to 2 starting Feb. 1, 2027.
チームラボ has unveiled the full lineup of works for the outdoor night art exhibition "teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins Festival of Light 2026-2027," to be held from Oct. 30, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027 at the Fukuoka Castle ruins, a national historic site in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka.
Monochrome GiGO-exclusive prizes timed for Black Friday arrive! Announcing the Monchhichi x GiGO campaign
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment will release limited-edition monochrome Black Friday-themed "Monchhichi" prizes from Nov. 13, 2026 and hold the "Monchhichi x GiGO Campaign."
Report on the ゴーディー visit and exchange event (Oct. 2026)
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In October, 沖縄バスケットボール株式会社 visited facilities and events in its hometown and interacted with the community through dance exchange sessions with ゴーディー and キングスダンサーズ, ball games and more.
Akiyama's "pool buddy" Tomonori Abe appears in the private video "Roba-to Akiyama's Public Pool Banzai," which follows Akiyama's hobby of swimming at public pools! Abe, a fellow comedian from the same cohort making his first TV appearance in 5 years, heads with Akiyama to his regular public pool.
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SEASON4 of Roba-to Akiyama's private program "Public Pool Banzai" is airing on メ〜テレ. Fellow comedian from the same cohort Tomonori Abe appears for the first time in 5 years, and the show features swimming at a public pool in Urayasu and at a love hotel pool, "pool meals," a massage skit and more. Official merchandise has also gone on sale.
Facts
Only 6 m in total length
Companies mentioned:名古屋テレビ放送株式会社、メ〜テレ、TVer、Prime Video、Hulu、U-NEXT、FANYチャンネル、秋山歌謡祭Official Store
[Eiko] Ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction (R) Ranking for "Public Combined Junior and Senior High School Prep Cram Schools, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo"
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栄光ゼミナール and E-style Produced by 栄光ゼミナール, operated by 株式会社栄光, ranked No. 1 in the "Public Combined Junior and Senior High School Prep Cram Schools, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo" category of the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction (R) Ranking announced by オリコン株式会社.
Facts
1st place
Pass rate 44.7%
General pass rate 30.1%
Operating 9 schools
1,083 people
27
Companies mentioned:株式会社増進会ホールディングス、Z会グループ、株式会社栄光、栄光ゼミナール、E-style Produced by 栄光ゼミナール、オリコン株式会社、株式会社oricon ME
Money Forward ME premium members' "Prime Coupon" with the theme "Move forward more as yourself": video streaming service Hulu becomes a new partner brand
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マネーフォワードホーム株式会社 will begin offering the video streaming service Hulu as a new partner brand in the "Prime Coupon" for Money Forward ME premium members from Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
1-month free trial
Limited-time 400 points
The flat monthly fee will be 1,320 yen (tax included)
Notice of the "OTC Drug Abuse Prevention Training Session" hosted by 厚生労働省
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The "OTC Drug Abuse Prevention Training Session" hosted by 厚生労働省 will be held at 7 locations nationwide and online, operated by 株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション. It is aimed at pharmacists and school pharmacists, with free participation and advance registration required.
Facts
7 locations nationwide
In-person training sessions (7 locations nationwide): 60 participants
Ensemble Stars!! DREAM LIVE Tour 10th 𝄪ALL STARS!! 3-screen live screening main trailer released!
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Screenings of the "Ensemble Stars!! DREAM LIVE Tour 10th 𝄪ALL STARS!!" on 3 live screens will be shown at 4 theaters, including Marunouchi Piccadilly, in January and March 2027. The main trailer and scene photos have been released, and the full Makuhari Messe performance is included.
Facts
A total of 58 idols
Jan. 1, 2027 (Fri., holiday)
Mar. 18 (Thu.)
All 16 units
4,800 yen (tax included, all seats reserved)
Companies mentioned:ライブ・ビューイング・ジャパン、松竹マルチプレックスシアターズ、Happy Elements K.K.、スタライプロジェクト、松竹ODS事業室
AERA's "Yasashiku Naritai Project" adds a new category, "Power of the Next Generation," and strengthens outreach to think about society together with the next generation, in collaboration with external communities
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The weekly magazine AERA (Asahi Shimbun Publications) has added a new category, "Power of the Next Generation," which covers and highlights the next generation taking on social issues, to its "Yasashiku Naritai Project." In collaboration with external communities, an event is planned for December.
[ホテルメトロポリタン] Accommodation plan with a Christmas dinner to enjoy elegantly at a restaurant of your choice
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ホテルメトロポリタン (日本ホテル株式会社) will sell an accommodation plan with a dinner at a choice of 4 in-house restaurants, available only during the Christmas period from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026. Prices start at 60,500 yen per room.
Joint project by サッポロビール(株) and 北海道旅客鉄道(株): "Sapporo Classic JR北海道 Star Train Design Can" to go on sale in limited quantities on Nov. 4 (Wed.)
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Sapporo Breweries will release the limited-quantity "Sapporo Classic JR北海道 Star Train Design Can," a joint project with JR Hokkaido, in Hokkaido on Nov. 4, 2026.
A special stage by ザ・ブルースカイオーケストラ welcoming Shunputei Shota, Bonchi Osamu and Meri! "North Jazz Vol.14 – Shota-san and Blue Sky-san – The God of Laughter Descends!!" is coming soon!
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ザ・ブルースカイオーケストラ marks its 90th anniversary, and the special stage "North Jazz Vol.14," with Shunputei Shota, Bonchi Osamu and Meri as guests, will be held on Dec. 11, 2026, at Hokutopia Sakura Hall in Tokyo.
Night event "Forest of Light – Nighttime Art Walk" to also be held on weekdays, Nov. 9 (Mon.) to 13 (Fri.)! Enjoy art and autumn leaves on Mt. Rokko in autumn, where the foliage peaks a little early
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六甲山観光株式会社 announced that the night event "Forest of Light – Nighttime Art Walk," part of the contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond," will also be held on weekdays from Nov. 9 (Mon.) to 13 (Fri.).
It's OK to cry, it's OK to move. A live concert for parents and children, enjoyable from age 0, will be held soon on Nov. 7 (Sat.) in Center-Kita, Yokohama! Choose from 2 performances, about 5 minutes on foot from the station, nursing room and stroller parking available
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"First Orchestra from Age 0," with tickets on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社, will be held in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, on Nov. 7, 2026. It is a live concert by サロンオーケストラジャパン, an event for parents and children where crying and moving around are fine.
On Nov. 3, a special feature zone gathering "babka" sweet breads will appear at 大丸神戸店 for one day only. Visitors can enjoy the carefully crafted babka from 5 brands.
Facts
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
5 shops
880 yen including tax
380 yen (tax included)
1,200 yen including tax
1,000 yen (tax included)
600 yen including tax
540 yen including tax
486 yen including tax
Companies mentioned:株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸神戸店、ラ・ピエール・ブランシュ、Side field Bread、コンセントマーケット、ぱんらぼSaku、Boulangerie ONO
KADOKAWA FAV gaming holds on to first place in the points ranking! Quick results for "Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division S Round 6"
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Quick results for "Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division S Round 6." ZETA DIVISION Geekly, Saishunkan Sol 熊本 and KADOKAWA FAV gaming won, and KADOKAWA FAV gaming kept first place in the points ranking.
Facts
"Shuto" won 3-0
ZETA DIVISION Geekly won 30-20
The "40-0" jinx was also broken
Saishunkan Sol 熊本 won 30-20
KADOKAWA FAV gaming won 30-10
Companies mentioned:株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM、Crazy Raccoon、ZETA DIVISION Geekly、広島 TEAM iXA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、KADOKAWA FAV gaming、FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN、REJECT、VARREL、Good 8 Squad、名古屋NTPOJA、DetonatioN FocusMe、RIDDLE ORDER
Akiko Yano weaves a special 50th-anniversary night at the piano. "Akiko Yano 50th Anniversary Live – Piano Solo 2027 – Guests: Hayato Sumino / Pat Metheny" announced!
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Akiko Yano's 50th anniversary live "Piano Solo 2027" has been decided, with Hayato Sumino and Pat Metheny as special guests, to be held in Tokyo and Osaka in March 2027.
Facts
50th anniversary
2027
Saturday, March 6
Mar. 8 (Mon.)
1976
1979
1980
1981
1990
SS seats 23,000 yen
S seat 19,000 yen
Rear-most seat 5,500 yen
Up to 4 tickets
Ages 3 and over
13,000 people
1.59 million people
280 million times
Companies mentioned:株式会社WOWOW、WOWOW、umu、J-WAVE、DISK GARAGE、FM COCOLO、キョードー関西、Victor Entertainment、Sony Music Artists、リトル・フィート、YMO、Nonesuch record、スタジオジブリ、RADWIMPS、NHK、ピティナ、東京大学、シカゴ響、ロサンゼルス・フィル、フィラデルフィア管弦楽団、バンベルク響、ウィーン放送響、ポーランド国立放送響、ボストン・ポップス、BBCフィル、N響、読響、Penthouse、カーネギーホール、Kアリーナ横浜、YouTube、Cateen、ティンパン・アレイ、青山学院高等部、トーマス・ドルビー、チーフタンズ、大貫妙子、奥田民生、鈴木慶一、宮沢和史、milet、くるり、鍵山優真
Sugary Groovy tie up with music event ガラフェス! Limited-edition collaboration stickers to be distributed at "ガラフェス: Shibuya Cultural Shock Sensation Autumn New Release Showcase" on Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday)!
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Sugary Groovy, whose content is produced by 株式会社SOLIS, is teaming up with the music event ガラフェス. At the event held at Shibuya LOVEZ on Nov. 3, 2026, limited-edition collaboration stickers will be distributed and character panels will be displayed.
"Magic Glasses" experience, letting parents and children enjoy diverse ways of seeing, to be held in Hamamatsu on Nov. 7
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NPO法人ぴこはな will have a booth at the "Enshu Park Fest" to be held at Kami General Park in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2026, and will hold workshops including "Magic Glasses Making."
Farm and marine produce direct-sales market "Sanchoku Ichiba Yottette Cross Mall Omihachiman" to have grand opening on Nov. 18, 2026 (Wed.)
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The farm and marine produce direct-sales market "Sanchoku Ichiba Yottette Cross Mall Omihachiman," operated by 株式会社プラス, will have its grand opening on Nov. 18, 2026 in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture. It is the first store in Shiga Prefecture and is located in a complex commercial facility that includes コーナン and キリン堂. It will implement environmental measures by charging for plastic bags and make donations to the local government.
Samurai Capital forms real estate fund covering 4 properties of co-living rental housing "HAUN"
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Samurai Capital formed a real estate fund, "Colivia1," covering 4 properties of the co-living rental housing "HAUN," and acquired trust beneficiary rights. HAUN株式会社 will handle operations.
[Sakai, Fukui] UACJ, with an aluminum plant in the area, donates can collection machines to the city
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Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, received 2 aluminum can collection machines as a donation from aluminum maker UACJ, and began full-scale operation on Nov. 2 at the recycling station on the east side of the city hall. Collected cans will be recycled at the local UACJ plant, achieving recycling that is completed within the city.
Supporting customer acquisition for landscapers and garden contractors. Niwa Kakumei's "Landscaping and Gardener Customer Acquisition Research Institute" offers 9 services
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庭革命株式会社 operates "Landscaping and Gardener Customer Acquisition Research Institute," a customer acquisition support service for landscapers and garden contractors, and offers 9 services including website production, ad management, and MEO measures.
Building sale transfers in the six major cities totaled 17,566 units in October, down 2.1% month on month and up 3.4% year on year; the cumulative total for the first 10 months of this year turned from negative to positive. Real estate brokers believe that after the central bank eased credit controls, the housing market is poised for a strong finish for the full year, with a slight increase in volume.
Lin Chia-lung Reveals China Invited Taiwan to APEC Summit by Email, Hopes China Will Follow Convention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that China invited Taiwan to attend the APEC summit by email rather than formal letter, and the designation did not use "Chinese Taipei." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its protest and hopes the Chinese side will abide by convention and rules.