[Nov. 8] Autumn tradition in Tadaoka Town, Osaka: the 48th Tadaoka Town Commerce and Industry Carnival is held! Local food, shopping, a comedy live show and kids' events all come together!
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The 48th Tadaoka Town Commerce and Industry Carnival will be held in Tadaoka Town, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 8, 2026. About 50 stores will exhibit, with food, merchandise and stage performances including a comedy live show. Admission is free.
Is the Pokémon Card Game "ハドウシーカー" lottery easy to win? Win rate is 75%, about 2.7 times that of the 30th anniversary pack before its release! Survey by Toregeto (@cardchusen_com)
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トレカプロ株式会社 tallied and published the lottery win rate for the Pokémon Card Game "ハドウシーカー", going on sale on Nov. 27, 2026, on its "Card Lottery Roundup Toregeto" site. In the self-reported tally (n=57), the win rate was 75%, about 2.7 times the figure for the same period of the 30th anniversary pack (28%). The win rate for Amazon invitation requests was 42.3%.
Facts
75% of those surveyed said they won
That is about 2.7 times
Out of 57 win/loss reports
The same tally for the 30th anniversary pack ... was 28%
Of the 168 people who made requests, 71 (42.3%) received an invitation
Shiobara Onsen spring-source inn "Masudaya" rebrands and reopens on Nov. 1 under 9STAY management
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9STAY株式会社 began operating the inn "Shiobara Onsen Masudaya" in Shiobara Onsen, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, and reopened it under a new brand.
Chrysanthemum exhibition heralding autumn held in 高槻市
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The 58th 高槻市 Chrysanthemum Exhibition is being held along the south passage of the main building of 高槻市 City Hall. Organized by the city's chrysanthemum association, it displays about 60 works. A judging session was held on Nov. 2, and winners including the Mayor's Prize were decided.
BAPE® holds a special exhibition at "atmoscon 2026" celebrating the 25th anniversary of BAPE STA™
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BAPE® exhibited at "atmoscon 2026", held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, and presented a special archive exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of its sneaker "BAPE STA™".
ジーエフシー株式会社, a wholesaler of processed foods for commercial use, unveils its November new product lineup
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ジーエフシー株式会社, a wholesaler of processed foods for commercial use, has unveiled its new product lineup for November 2026. The lineup covers a wide range of genres from Japanese and Western dishes to desserts, supporting menu proposals for the restaurant industry.
Fast-evolving physical AI: what companies should do now. Lecture by Tron to be held <12/10, free to attend>
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株式会社イプロス will hold a free lecture on physical AI by Kei Wajima, President and CEO of トロン株式会社, at "IPROS AI-Industry World 2026", to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 9 and 10, 2026.
Classroom course for the "IT Passport" exam, with more than 300,000 applicants a year, opens in November at TAC八重洲校! Free trial enrollment offered
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TAC株式会社 will open a classroom course for beginners in the national qualification "IT Passport", which draws more than 300,000 applicants a year, at TAC八重洲校 from Nov. 7, 2026, and will offer free trial enrollment.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Early-bird campaign tuition of 24,000 yen
Web correspondence course early-bird campaign tuition of 22,000 yen
DVD correspondence course early-bird campaign tuition of 29,000 yen
About 40% cite climate change impacts such as heavy rain and extreme heat as the reason for wanting to choose eco-friendly products: BCG survey
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According to a BCG survey, about 40% cite a sense of extreme weather and impacts on daily life from climate change as their reason for buying eco-friendly products, and 32% of consumers who consider resale are willing to pay 10% more than for ordinary goods.
Character expression with close-up cameras: Chief artist Bing of "Codename: 神不言" on the secrets of "beautiful-face stylization"
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Bing, chief artist of the women-oriented game "Codename: 神不言", developed by the VVANNA division under Archosaur Games, gave a talk at "Unreal Fest Shanghai 2026", held in Shanghai in 2026, on character expression with close-up cameras and the technical secrets of "beautiful-face stylization".
Facts
2026
351 types
Companies mentioned：ARCHOSAUR GAMES INC.、VVANNA、Epic Games
Kaitech signs a partnership agreement on securing care and welfare personnel with 北海道千歳市 and the Chitose Nursing Care and Medical Collaboration Association
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カイテク株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement on securing personnel in the nursing care and welfare field with 北海道千歳市 and 特定非営利活動法人ちとせの介護医療連携の会.
PM Award 2026: Best Project Awards go to リプロダクティブサポートファーム東京 and 熊本県玉名市役所!
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一般社団法人PMI日本支部 held the award ceremony for "PM Award 2026" on Oct. 31, 2026. リプロダクティブサポートファーム東京 won the Best Award in the Small & Medium category, and 熊本県玉名市役所 won the Best Award in the Large category. Winners were chosen by the votes of about 1,200 people. Excellent Project Awards also went to 株式会社一心助け, 株式会社秋田魁新報社, Santas株式会社, 株式会社エニグモ, 株式会社サイキンソー, 株式会社資生堂 and others.
Facts
PM Award 2026
Oct. 31, 2026
About 1,200 people
More than 300 chapters worldwide
More than 700,000 members
Over 1.8 million certified qualification holders
More than 1,000 people with fertility treatment experience
Communicating, Connecting in English, the Appeal of Numazu: Enriched English Education Centered on the Unified Performance Day
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Based on its basic education concept, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, provides English learning suited to each developmental stage. In elementary and junior high schools, through the "Numazu City Unified Performance Day," it develops students' ability to interact spontaneously in 1-on-1 online English conversations with foreign instructors they are meeting for the first time, and results are shown in survey results and the national academic achievement survey.
Facts
4th-grade elementary school students
5th and 6th graders
5th-grade elementary school students
From 6th grade of elementary school to 3rd year of junior high school
It has been implemented since 令和4年度
The required time is about 1 hour
1 OLT is assigned to about every 5 children and students
Junior high school 2nd-year students: "Recommended tourist spots in Japan
From 令和7年度, also for 6th-grade elementary school students
Survey conducted with children and students (about 5,000)
"Performance Day was fun" 91.3%
93.6%
95.8%
"I think my ability to speak English has improved" 82.9%
84.4%
87.6%
"I think my feelings and thoughts were conveyed to the other person" 80.1%
82.9%
87.2%
令和8年度 National Assessment of Academic Ability and Learning Conditions
Shochiku x 衛星劇場 Keiji Sada 100th Birth Anniversary "Your Favorite Movie" Call for Entries! Project <Tally Results & Broadcast Titles Announced!>
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The tally results of the "Your Favorite Movie" call-for-entries project marking the 100th anniversary of Keiji Sada's birth, jointly conducted by 松竹株式会社 and 松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社, as well as the schedule for broadcasting the top 20 titles and 3 additional titles on 衛星劇場, have been announced.
Nov. 14 Is Tartar Sauce Day! From "Sauce for Fried Food" to "Everyday Sauce": The Evolution Proposed by キユーピー, the First in Japan to Sell Tartar Sauce for Retail
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キユーピー designates Nov. 14 as "Tartar Sauce Day" and introduces the 60-year history since retail tartar sauce was launched, the development background of the new product "Gu-dakusan Wafu Tartar" (Chunky Japanese-Style Tartar), and a collaborative project with 三陽食堂.
Facts
Nov. 14 is "Tartar Sauce Day"
In 1966, キユーピー launched "キユーピー Tartar Sauce," the first retail tartar sauce in Japan
60 years since retail tartar sauce was first launched in Japan
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, a "Nov. 14 Is Tartar Sauce Day Media Briefing" was held for members of the press
In Aug. 2026, "キユーピー Gu-dakusan Wafu Tartar" was launched
Contains about 2 times as many ingredients as the tartar sauce on the right
[Pre-Orders Open] Combine "Loading, Storing, and Sleeping" in One with the Land Cruiser 250. The 7-Seater-Only "Luggage Box Full-Flat Storage Kit" Arrives from CRAFT WORKS OVERLAND
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Fun Standard株式会社 began pre-order sales in mid-Oct. 2026 of the "Luggage Box Full-Flat Storage Kit" exclusively for the 7-seater Land Cruiser 250 from its automotive accessory brand CRAFTWORKS. The reference retail price starts at 98,800 yen, and it will be sold on Amazon, 楽天市場, and Yahoo!ショッピング.
Facts
Mid-Oct. 2026
98,800 yen
128×185×24cm
Top panel: 36.2kg
Drawer: 11.1kg
Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、CRAFT WORKS OVERLAND、CRAFTWORKS、TOYOTA、トヨタ、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング
Motohiro Hata's 20th Debut Anniversary Tribute Album "秦 基博を歌う -Hata Motohiro Tribute-" Out Nov. 4 (Wed.)!
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Universal Music will release Motohiro Hata's 20th debut anniversary tribute album "秦 基博を歌う -Hata Motohiro Tribute-" on Nov. 4. Ten acts including Superfly and Ikimono-gakari take part in the covers, and the album also includes "Himawari no Yakusoku," which has surpassed 300 million streams. A live event is also scheduled for Nov. 8 at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa.
Facts
20th debut anniversary
It will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 4
10 acts
Surpassing 300 million streaming plays
Mega jacket (240×240mm)
Jacket photo sticker (55×55mm)
Regular edition (1 format) UMCA-10164 3,200 yen (excluding tax)
[For Writers] 90% Is Decided Before You Write!? How to Train Your "Composition Skills"! Fri., Nov. 13 Seminar "Introduction to Web Writing Online Course Vol.14" Archive Video Streamed Free!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream the archive video of the Introduction to Web Writing Online Course Vol.14 for free on Nov. 13.
"5th Contemporary Artists' Stained Glass Exhibition & Sale" Underway at ニューヨークランプミュージアム&フラワーガーデン in Jogasaki Coast, Izu! "Loved Across Generations: The Eternal Allure of the Tiffany Lamp"
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The "5th Contemporary Artists' Stained Glass Exhibition & Sale" is underway from Oct. 30, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027 at ニューヨークランプミュージアム&フラワーガーデン in Jogasaki Coast, Izu. 13 lamp works by contemporary artists are on display inside the ティファニーミュージアム, offering a showcase of beauty spanning about 120 years, along with sales of the works.
Nara's wood, from homes to shops and offices. Imura, founded 100 years ago, launches "木のオフィスイムラ" on Nov. 1
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株式会社イムラ began operating "木のオフィスイムラ," a specialized brand for office and store construction, on Nov. 1, 2026. Using Nara's wood, it supports the creation of spaces for local companies and businesses.
Facts
Founded in Nara in 1926 as a lumber merchant
Our company, which has been building homes for about 40 years,
launched the business of "Kino no Office Imura," a brand specializing in office and store construction, on Nov. 1, 2026
Notice of the 5th 100-Yen Shopping Street in Kiryu
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The 5th "100-Yen Shopping Street in Kiryu," a 100-yen product sales event responding to rising prices, will be held in 4 shopping streets in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, on Nov. 7, Reiwa 8. 82 stores are participating, and special programs such as kimono strolls, a stamp rally and a marché will also be held.
[FLO] A delicious rival has arrived this fall! The enchanting new 'Chocolate Pudding Tart,' challenging the unshakable classic "Caramel Pudding Tart," debuts on Nov. 4 (Wed.)!
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株式会社フロジャポン will release the new 'Chocolate Pudding Tart,' a rival to its signature "Caramel Pudding Tart," on Nov. 4, 2026, and hold an "Autumn Pudding Tart SALE."
A new area of the forest rental service "forenta" opens in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture! Enjoy your own private camping space in a cypress forest at an elevation of about 300 m.
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A new area of forest rental service "forenta" by 株式会社シシガミカンパニー, "forenta-SHIZUOKA Fujieda-Shimada Camping Field," has opened in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. It offers 7 camping sites in a cypress forest at an elevation of about 300 m, and is the 44th area nationwide.
Facts
The 44th area nationwide
Elevation of about 300 m
7 camping sites in total
Annual usage fee: 66,000 yen to 110,000 (tax included)
About 20 "boundary crossers" from inside and outside Niigata Prefecture to gather. "Niigata Crossing Boundaries Conference 2026," commemorating the 10th anniversary of founding, to be held on Dec. 26 and 27
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Inquiry合同会社 will hold the "Niigata Crossing Boundaries Conference 2026" on Dec. 26 and 27, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary of founding and 5th anniversary of establishment. Under the theme "What will boundary crossing bring to Niigata 10 years from now?", about 20 speakers will discuss the results of "boundary crossing" in human resource development and regional collaboration.
Notice of Completion of Making 米国PCI Energy Solutions a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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Mitsubishi Electric announced that it has completed making 米国PCI Energy Solutions a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction completion date is Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
As of Aug. 20, 2026
Nov. 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：三菱電機株式会社、米国PCI Energy Solutions
[AI Translation] 0 yen in additional fees, no charging or pairing required! An ultra-compact device supporting 160 languages
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Product introduction of the ultra-compact AI translation device "PlumCat" sold by 株式会社Active. With a lightweight body of 7.4 g, it requires no charging or pairing and supports 160 languages (30 offline), with functions such as real-time interpretation, photo translation, and meeting recording and summarization.
[Tokyo International Film Festival Tie-in Event Report] "Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP ~For Those Who Create Tomorrow's Stories~" held
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株式会社IMAGICA GROUP held "Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP ~For Those Who Create Tomorrow's Stories~" on Oct. 29, 2026, as an event tied to the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, featuring a talk session by ROBOT's Monogatari Lab and a public writers' room with student participation.
SIVION adds GPS auto-flight function to "SIVION Wing," supporting inspections of coastal and mountainous areas
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SIVION, a subsidiary of イネーブラー株式会社, will add a GPS (GNSS) auto-flight function to its infrastructure inspection drone "SIVION Wing" and begin offering it in Oct. 2026. This will make it possible to cover a series of inspections by auto-flight, using LiDAR SLAM and GNSS as appropriate, from environments where GPS reception is difficult, such as coastal and mountainous areas, to open spaces.
Chloé has announced a new festive campaign by creative director Chemena Kamali, featuring Friend of the House Claudia Schiffer. The collection is scheduled to go on sale in early Nov. 2026.
According to a survey conducted by ワクワクメール (株式会社ワクワクコミュニケーションズ), 61% of working adults answered that they have "almost no or no" opportunities to meet people. Matching apps ranked first as the recommended way to meet, at 61%.
How will physical AI change transport robots in factories and warehouses? Panasonic Advanced Technology to give a talk <Dec. 9, free admission>
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株式会社イプロス will hold a talk on autonomous transport robots and physical AI by Takahiro Kawai of Panasonic Advanced Technology at "Ipros AI-Industry World 2026," to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 9, 2026.
Korean-language voice database 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Selvi' and 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Kaion' released
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株式会社AHS will release the female and male singing voice databases 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Selvi' and 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Kaion,' dedicated Korean-language voice banks for the next-generation singing voice synthesis software "Synthesizer V 2," on Nov. 2, 2026.
Increasing materials, webinars, and exhibitions but not getting more business meetings? The 2026 edition of the "BtoB Awareness Advertising Introductory Guide" is now available free of charge
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株式会社くるみバディ has released free of charge the 2026 edition of the "BtoB Awareness Advertising Introductory Guide," which explains how to deal with a plateau in lead acquisition.
First public showing in Japan of the permanent PVC air tents "coody Familia Estate" and "coody エアタープ Estate" for campgrounds and glamping facilities. To exhibit at FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026
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合同会社COODY has developed the PVC air tents "coody Familia Estate" and "coody エアタープ Estate" for permanent use at campgrounds and glamping facilities, and will unveil them for the first time in Japan at "FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026," to be held in Nov. 2026.
High school students go undercover at a "general contractor site"! Job experience held under 東京都's "Kodomo Smile Movement"
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As part of 東京都's "Kodomo Smile Movement" program, 株式会社オープンハウスグループ held a job experience program for 9 high school students at its group company 株式会社オープンハウス・アーキテクト. Participants toured a general contractor site and took part in a simulated experience of construction DX.
[Press Release] Reading areas through similarity in urban structure! GEXT's AI analysis technology used in joint survey with Mansion Research
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GEXT合同会社 and マンションリサーチ株式会社 conducted a joint survey using the AI analysis technology "LocalGraph AI" to identify areas with an urban structure similar to that around Oimachi Station. Three areas emerged as candidates: Kyobashi Station (Osaka), Noda-Hanshin Station (Osaka), and Kita-Senju Station (東京都).
Facts
Results will be announced on Nov. 2, 2026
Target period: January 2022 to September 2026
Used condominium market data: 13,074 records
Stations nationwide: approx. 9,000
POI Bank data held: approx. 1.5 million records
Distribution of facilities across 288 categories, including dining, shopping, living, transportation, tourism, and leisure
Launch of the after-school day service edition of "HAKASE CARE" and the organic JAS management software "Kakusan": recording time cut by about 70%, developed with AI and staff by users of a disability welfare facility
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株式会社エー・サポート will begin selling, from Nov. 1, 2026, the after-school day service edition of "HAKASE CARE," a work support agent co-developed by users of a disability welfare facility together with staff and AI, and the organic JAS management software "Kakusan." Both products cut recording time by about 70%, and the company demonstrates the effect of adoption with actual measurements.
Facts
Recording time was cut by about 70%
Original紙で1人約10分かかっていた支援記録が
OriginalHAKASE CAREで1人約1分
30 seconds in the morning
26,800 yen per month (excluding tax; 29,480 yen including tax)
Annual contract is 268,000 yen (excluding tax; 294,800 yen including tax
From the 2nd facility of the same corporation, 13,400 yen per month (excluding tax)
5,000 yen per month (excluding tax; 5,500 yen including tax)
50,000 yen per year (excluding tax; 55,000 yen including tax
"AVIS Rent a Car" collaborates with "にじさんじ Kanae"! Official website renewal and expanded membership benefits make driving trips in Japan more comfortable and more fun
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Original株式会社イデックスオート・ジャパンのレンタカーブランド「AVIS Rent a Car」は、ANYCOLOR株式会社が運営するVTuberグループ「にじさんじ」所属の「叶」とのコラボレーションを発表。2026年4月に公式サイトをリニューアルし、10月からは会員特典を拡充する。また、2026年11月3日から12月3日までの期間限定でレンタカー料金が最大40％OFFとなるキャンペーンを実施する。
Facts
April 2026
October 2026
Up to 5,000 yen
Up to 40% OFF
Nov. 3, 2026
June 30, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社イデックスオート・ジャパン、AVIS Rent a Car、ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ
Pharmaceutical research support software "Kenkyu Navi," winner of the 2026 Good Design Award, begins accepting cloud version PoC adoption applications
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インジェンタ株式会社 has begun accepting applications for PoC adoption of the cloud version (SaaS) of the pharmaceutical research support software "Kenkyu Navi," which won the 2026 Good Design Award. It is recruiting up to 5 companies from the R&D departments of pharmaceutical companies, biotech ventures, and universities and research institutions, and will confirm its effectiveness during a verification period lasting until the end of Feb. 2027.
This Christmas, gather around cookies. American cookie brand "PUG" releases Christmas-limited "Pistachio Christmas" on Nov. 13 (Fri.)
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株式会社プレイヤーズプレイヤー, which operates the American cookie brand "PUG," will release the Christmas-limited cookie "Pistachio Christmas" on Nov. 13, 2026. "Marron Cassis" and "Apple Cinnamon" are also on sale as new autumn/winter limited items.
Facts
Has sold a total of over 400,000 "Boston cookies" nationwide
To be released at all 5 stores
Christmas-limited cookie "Pistachio Christmas" 600 yen
From tourism to community safety through the operation of Cordio. With the land acquisition on Kouri Island as a new milestone, toward building a sustainable island together with the community
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株式会社アイムホーム acquired, through a subsidiary, village-owned land of about 15,500 square meters where "Cordio Terrace Kouri Island" is located on Kouri Island, Okinawa Prefecture, for 650 million yen. In Oct. 2026, it also established the 100 million yen "Kouri Island Future Fund," promoting sustainable island development through tourism spending, economic ripple effects, local job creation, disaster prevention functions and more.
Facts
About 15,500 square meters
650 million yen
Oct. 26, 2026
100 million yen
April 2024
As of the end of Oct. 2026
16,650 groups cumulative
82,158 guests stayed
Tourism spending within the prefecture was about 8.07 billion yen
Economic ripple effect was about 11.87 billion yen by reference estimate
Japan's first: STEKKEY handles SNS strategy and direction for dream experimental farm "Dosanko Village"
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株式会社STEKKEY is in charge of SNS strategy design and direction for "Dosanko Village," a regional co-creation project set in Tokachi, Hokkaido, and has begun long-term support.
Kia "PV5" selected as one of the "10 Best Cars" of 2026-2027 Japan Car of the Year
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Kia PBVジャパン株式会社 announced that Kia's dedicated EV "PV5" has been selected as one of the "10 Best Cars" of the 2026-2027 Japan Car of the Year. Chosen from among 33 models, it is the first for the Kia brand since entering the Japanese market.
シリウス announces new air purifier "Viruswasher® NEO" featuring Earth Chemical's MA-T® technology!
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株式会社シリウス announced the new air purifier "Viruswasher® NEO," which uses Earth Chemical's MA-T® technology, and will hold a new product presentation on Nov. 11, 2026.
Original京セラコミュニケーションシステム×物語コーポレーションが対談。「焼肉きんぐ」を支える予実管理変革の舞台裏を語るセッションを「BtoB Growth EXPO for 経理財務」にて11月24日開催
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株式会社Growth DX will hold a dialogue session between 京セラコミュニケーションシステム and Monogatari Corporation at "BtoB Growth EXPO for Accounting and Finance," to be held on Nov. 24, 2026.
For those with lower back and neck pain from driving: 5 points for adjusting your seat. A chiropractic clinic south of the station introduces them for Niigata, where car travel is common [NAORU整体 新潟院]
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ビューイング株式会社 operates the chiropractic clinic "NAORU整体 新潟院" in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, and introduces 5 points for adjusting your seat to reduce lower back and neck strain while driving, along with stretches for rest breaks, for Niigata residents who often travel by car. It also plans to offer a free AI posture check on weekdays only in Nov. 2026.
S.RIDE's "Stray Kids" collaboration taxi to appear for a limited time from Nov. 2
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The 4 companies S.RIDE株式会社, ニューステクノロジー, 国際自動車 and 大和自動車交通 announced that collaboration taxis with K-POP group "Stray Kids" will operate for a limited time from Nov. 2, 2026. 8 wrapped vehicles and 100 special video vehicles will run in Tokyo and elsewhere, with designated dispatch via the app and distribution of original commemorative cards.
KONNEKT INTERNATIONAL provides customized on-demand production system "KONNEKTED" to ファミクラストア オンライン
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株式会社コネクト・インターナショナル provided its in-house developed customized on-demand production system "KONNEKTED" to ファミクラストア オンライン, operated by 株式会社Merch Company. This enabled made-to-order sales of the "T2 Original Custom Pouch," realizing fan merchandise offerings with reduced inventory risk.
Knit collection from the anime "Keroro Gunso" arrives!
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From the brand "Palude," operated by 株式会社ニットファクトリー, a collaboration knit collection with the anime "Keroro Gunso" is arriving. More than 10 types of items, including pullovers, sweaters and hair clips, will be sold, and a pop-up store in Shibuya will also be held in Nov. 2026.
Facts
¥10,780 (tax included)
¥15,400 (tax included)
¥1,980 (tax included)
¥7,150 (tax included)
¥5,500 (tax included)
¥4,070 (tax included)
¥1,320 (tax included)
¥2,750 (tax included)
¥3,850 (tax included)
¥880 (tax included)
7,700 yen or more, tax included
<All 5 types>
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニットファクトリー、Palude、KADOKAWA、MAGNET by SHIBUYA109、アニメイト
The champion carves a new history! 名古屋OJA wins all races in the 2026 season of "UNIZONE," Japan's only JAF-certified e-motorsport league, for a second consecutive title!
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名古屋OJA won all 5 races of the JAF-sanctioned e-motorsport league “UNIZONE” 2026 season to take its 2nd consecutive title, and driver Sota Muto won the Drivers’ Championship.
Facts
2026 season
All 5 races
2 consecutive titles
4 higher races
Companies mentioned：名古屋王者株式会社、名古屋OJA、一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟、JAF、JeMO、NTPグループ、RAGE Shadowverse Pro League、ストリートファイターリーグ、NTP Esports PLAZA、コミュファ eSports Stadium NAGOYA
2026 Year-End Gifts (Oseibo): Winter Gifts, Information on a Special Shipping Offer
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米屋株式会社 is running a promotion for 2026 year-end gifts (oseibo) that takes 500 yen off shipping on purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more, excluding some stores and mail order. The period is Nov. 1 to Dec. 25.
[Until Nov. 30] “You and Your PC Story Exhibition”: Submissions Wanted for “PC Recipes” in November. The Apps and Settings You Use Often Give Your PC Its “Flavor”
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リングロー株式会社, which runs a reused-PC sales and wholesale business, is soliciting “PC recipe” entries for the November theme, “Your Preference, My Flavor,” of its year-round participatory project “You and Your PC Story Exhibition.”
New Possibilities for Dental Hygienists’ Careers: Online Seminar to Be Held on Learning Lip Art Makeup from the Basics
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株式会社NMT Japan will hold an online seminar on lip art makeup for dental hygienists and dentists on Nov. 29, 2026. The seminar will explain basic knowledge, medical background, case studies of adoption and methods for attracting customers. The participation fee is 3,300 yen (tax included).
Facts
Nov. 29, 2026
13:30
90 minutes
3,300 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社NMT Japan、PGC Schools、PMU Global Chains
株式会社ティアフォー announced that, in partnership with The Autoware Foundation and the global community, it will lead the development and promotion of “Autoware 2.0,” open-source software for autonomous driving. It will accelerate commercialization through collaboration with Arm, AWS and Red Hat, and plans to present these efforts at ASSC US 2026, to be held in Nov. 2026.
Facts
Autoware 2.0
Nov. 3 to 4, 2026
Dec. 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、The Autoware Foundation、Arm、AWS、Red Hat
Featuring DAIGO, Rika Ihara and Tsurube Shofukutei! DAIGO’s New DAI-go “KME” Becomes “ENK”!? New TV Commercial to Begin Airing Nov. 2 (Mon)
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Kansai Electric Power will begin airing the new TV commercial “Denka: From KME to ENK,” featuring DAIGO, Rika Ihara and Tsurube Shofukutei, on Nov. 2, 2026, and will run the “If It’s an Ecocute, It’s Kansai Electric Power! 2026 Winter All-Electric Campaign.”
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026 (Mon)
Feb. 28, 2027 (Sun)
The 2 urban prefectures and 4 prefectures of Kansai
[Makuake’s All-Time Top Frying Pan] Original Four-Layer Frying Pan Made with Pure Titanium Surpasses 60 million yen in Total Makuake Support!
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株式会社新陽トレーディング sells a four-layer frying pan made with pure titanium under the “TOBEST cooker” brand on Makuake, and total support has surpassed 60 million yen.
Facts
The record of 59.17 million yen set by our past project “Zero Frying Pan”
[New Product] “Short Video Shop” Launches a Performance-Based Advertising Service, Covering Everything from Human-Directed SNS Video Ad Production to SNS Ad Management
Where Is the “Second Oimachi”? Exploring the Next Notable Area from Urban Structure Similarities
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A joint survey by マンションリサーチ株式会社 and GEXT合同会社 identified Kyobashi Station (Osaka), Nodahanshin Station and Kita-Senju Station as a “Second Oimachi” with an urban structure similar to the area around Oimachi Station. While Oimachi has been in an adjustment phase since peaking at the end of 2025, these 3 stations showed rising or flat prices, and time lags in market valuation and differences in liquidity were examined.
Finance Minister Katayama Visits SkyDrive’s Yamaguchi Flight Test Site
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株式会社SkyDrive had Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama visit its flight test site in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where they confirmed a test flight of the SD-05 and exchanged views on commercialization. Manufacturing partner スズキ株式会社 also attended and explained manufacturing plans and overseas expansion.
“Disney Sparklink Stars” Reaches 1 million Pre-Registrations! Countdown Illustration Released! Special Novelty Giveaway Details Announced!
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株式会社coly announced that pre-registrations for its in-house developed game “Disney Sparklink Stars” have reached 1 million. Accordingly, it decided to distribute additional rewards, released a countdown illustration, and announced details of special novelty giveaways at Hareza Ikebukuro and coly more! stores.
To Commemorate the New Feature Release, “FX Automated Trading Simulation Contest” to Be Held from Nov. 2 (Mon)
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Matsui Securities will hold the “FX Automated Trading Simulation Contest” from Nov. 2, 2026, to commemorate the launch of its new “FX Automated Trading Simulation” feature on Oct. 17. The top 5 will receive a prize of 2,000 yen, and 10 winners chosen by lottery will receive 1,000 yen.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
On Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat),
We will award a prize of 2,000 yen
We will award a prize of 1,000 yen to 10 winners chosen by lottery
Receive up to 20,000 yen for new JCB Gold and JCB Platinum enrollment and credit card installment investing! Premium Card Debut Campaign launched
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Matsui Securities will run the "Premium Card Debut Campaign" from Nov. 2, 2026. Customers who newly enroll in JCB Gold or JCB Platinum and purchase 100,000 yen of investment trusts through credit card installment investing will receive up to 20,000 yen in cash.
Facts
Up to 20,000 yen
Those who purchased 100,000 yen of investment trusts
"Harry Potter × DIANA Collaboration Vol.4": The fourth installment of the hugely popular collaboration items goes on sale Tuesday, Nov. 3!
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ダイアナ株式会社, in partnership with ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ, will release the fourth installment of its collaboration items with "Harry Potter" on Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
Release date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Lineup of 4 styles in total, including shoes and bags
Price: ¥28,600 (tax included)
Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
Customers who purchase 30,000 yen or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ダイアナ株式会社、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Kamaitachi transcends time and space! Expressing "past, present and future" through photography × retouching × generative AI. Cover visual for "Commercial Photo" December 2026 issue unveiled!
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株式会社玄光社 has unveiled the cover visual for the photography magazine "Commercial Photo" December 2026 issue. The comedy duo Kamaitachi appears in a feature that combines photography, retouching and generative AI to express "past, present and future."
S.RIDE's "Stray Kids" collaboration taxi to appear for a limited time from Nov. 2
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4 companies, S.RIDE Co., Ltd., 株式会社ニューステクノロジー, 国際自動車株式会社 and 大和自動車交通株式会社, are jointly operating collaboration taxis with the K-POP group "Stray Kids" for a limited time from Nov. 2, 2026. A total of 108 vehicles will run: 8 wrapped vehicles featuring designs of the 8 members and 100 special vehicles where video content can be viewed. Designated dispatch through the app, distribution of original commemorative cards and more will be offered.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Dec. 6 (Sun)
Limited to 1 vehicle each, 8 types of wrapped vehicles in total
Japan's No. 1 recipe video platform "Kurashiru" becomes the first recipe service in Japan to support "Siri AI"
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The recipe video platform "Kurashiru," operated by クラシル株式会社, now supports iPhone's Siri AI, making 6 functions available, including checking and suggesting saved recipes and meal plans by voice or text.
Terra Charge launches new monthly flat-rate plan for corporate EV charging service
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Terra Charge株式会社 began offering a monthly flat-rate plan on Nov. 1, 2026, for its corporate EV charging service "Terra Charge Biz." The new plan features per-vehicle ID management and carryover of unused portions, and achieves cost reductions of up to 46% compared with pay-per-use billing.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
From 4,390 yen per month (tax included)
Up to 46% reduction in charging costs
Can be carried over for up to 3 months
Approximately 8,600 locations nationwide
Terra Charge charging network of approximately 39,000 ports
"Nameko Growing Kit" × "Puzzle de Hōsaku! Nyanko Mura" limited-time collaboration event held
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ポノス株式会社 began a limited-time collaboration event on Nov. 2, 2026, between its own game "Puzzle de Hōsaku! Nyanko Mura" and "Nameko Growing Kit" by 株式会社ビーワークス.
[Digigame Expo 2026] ジー・モード confirmed as exhibitor! First playable demo exhibition of soon-to-be-released titles including Nintendo Switch versions of "Commentator," "Mikakutei Incident Observer" and "Heart Treasure Stellar Journey"
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株式会社ジー・モード will exhibit at the indie game exhibition "Digigame Expo 2026," held in Akihabara on Nov. 8, offering playable demos of new titles including the Nintendo Switch version of "Commentator" and selling merchandise.
Chinese drama "Fireworks of My Heart" (original title: 爱情有烟火) starring Tan Jianci and Wang Churan: Episode 1 available free on YouTube from today! Regular broadcast starts Wednesday, Nov. 11! CSホームドラマチャンネル
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The Chinese drama "Fireworks of My Heart," starring Tan Jianci and Wang Churan, will premiere in Japan on Nov. 11 on CSホームドラマチャンネル, and Episode 1 is available to watch free on YouTube.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11
36 episodes in total
2026
16 days
Companies mentioned：松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社、Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited、CSホームドラマチャンネル、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス、ホームドラマチャンネル
Maho Omori moves from idol to UP-T public relations. Video following her first 2 days on the job released
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A video has been released following former idol Maho Omori, who has joined the on-demand service UP-T of 丸井織物株式会社 as a public relations representative, through her training and actual work.
[Jimny Nomade/Hiace] Brand's No. 1 best-selling accessories by sales volume, plus mats designed for the new Land Cruiser FJ and CX-5 now available. CRAFT WORKS' popular car goods at great prices in the Amazon Smile SALE
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Fun Standard株式会社 is entering its car accessory brand CRAFT WORKS in the Amazon Smile SALE (Nov. 4 to 12, 2026), selling custom items and mats designed for vehicles such as the Jimny Nomade and Hiace at sale prices.
Just heat and pour over rice! No plate needed. "Extra-Large Beef Bowl Topping" and "Garlic Stamina Pork Bowl Topping" from the frozen tray side dish series to go on sale in stages from Tuesday, Nov. 10
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch the frozen tray side dishes "Seven Premium Extra-Large Beef Bowl Topping" and "Seven Premium Garlic Stamina Pork Bowl Topping" on Nov. 10, which deliver authentic flavor simply by heating them in the tray.
Name Divination | Fortune-teller Kitsune, with 30 years of study and a faithful inheritance of "practical readings grounded in theory and evidence," begins offering content on "Honkaku Uranai | Minori"
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株式会社レンサ and Telesis Network began offering fortune-teller Kitsune's name divination content on the fortune-telling media "Honkaku Uranai | Minori" on Nov. 2, 2026.
First among regional banks: Launch of the cardless debit service "Okigin Smart Debit," linking the bank app and the MyJCB app
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沖縄銀行 and JCB will begin offering the cardless debit service "Okigin Smart Debit," which links the bank app "Okigin Smart" and the MyJCB app, on Nov. 4, 2026. The first of its kind among regional banks, the service has no annual fee permanently, is available to those aged 15 and over, and supports contactless payments and online shopping.
[Fuji TV] FOD original documentary variety show "MAZZEL DUO MISSION" Season 2, Episode 3 begins streaming on FODプレミアム today, Monday, Nov. 2, at noon!!
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Episode 3 of Season 2 of the documentary variety show "MAZZEL DUO MISSION," featuring the BMSG dance and vocal group MAZZEL, began streaming on Fuji TV-operated FODプレミアム at noon on Nov. 2. It describes the members' challenges in voice acting and tap dancing, along with broadcast information for the related anime "Hyakuyofu."
[2024 Booksellers' Award winner] "Naruse Is Going to Take the World" (新潮文庫, by Mina Miyajima) wins the "BUN-1 Grand Prix" as the "strongest paperback"!
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Mina Miyajima's "Naruse Is Going to Take the World" has won the "BUN-1 Grand Prix." Cumulative circulation of the series has surpassed 2.6 million copies.
SUNGHO and LEEHAN of BOYNEXTDOOR make their first appearance in the December issue of Oggi! Posters of selected shots now displayed beside the stairs at JR Shin-Okubo Station!
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SUNGHO and LEEHAN of BOYNEXTDOOR have made their first appearance in the December issue of the fashion magazine Oggi, and posters of selected shots are on display at JR Shin-Okubo Station.
Italian jewelry brand ダミアーニ has announced its holiday campaign "WINTER WHITES." Featuring Stray Kids' I.N and supermodel Mariacarla Boscono, the campaign presents a festive world through visuals that emphasize creativity and craftsmanship.
Pre-orders open for the 2027 New Year osechi from "Totteokiya"! A thorough look at the latest trends
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株式会社オージーフーズ has begun taking pre-orders for its 2027 New Year osechi dishes, including "Kin no Osechi," "Saiju no Osechi" and "Suki no Osechi," on its online shop "Totteokiya." Cumulative sales have surpassed 800,000 sets, and the lineup responds to the latest trends such as individual servings and customization.
Facts
Cumulative osechi sales* top 800,000 sets
Total across all channels from 1999/9 to 2025/12/24
Favored by Kazushige Nagashima. New promotion for Mindoo's "next-generation" vacuum cleaner with wet mopping to launch Nov. 2! Cumulative series sales surpass 80,000 units!
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株式会社Mindoo Technology announced that it will launch a new promotion on Nov. 2, 2026 for the wet-mopping vacuum cleaner "AquaX Plus," favored by Kazushige Nagashima, and that cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 80,000 units.
Facts
Launching Nov. 2, 2026
Removes 99% of bacteria, dust mites and pollen
180° flat design
Warm-air drying at about 75℃
Self-propelled assist that feels like 0.8kg
Expected market price: 74,800 yen
Body weight: 3.6 kilograms
Operating time: about 25 minutes (wet mopping mode)
About 17 minutes (strong wet mopping mode), about 17 minutes (suction mode)
Charging time: about 3 hours
Sales topped 60 million yen from a single TV broadcast
Lifestyle goods brand "illusie300 (Illusie Sanmarumaru)" launches new original Disney character items: a lunch series decorated with antique-style illustrations
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株式会社パレモ launched on Oct. 30, 2026, under its lifestyle goods brand "illusie300," a lunch series designed with characters from the Disney films "Alice in Wonderland," "Peter Pan" and "The Aristocats."
Among recruitment agencies using the per-seated-interview referral service "Job Seeker Referral Window" for 3 months or longer, the average closing rate is 16.7%
AI analysis of 1,005 job-change interviews: interviews longer than 50 minutes have an 86% rate of confirming the next interview, versus 45% for those of 20 minutes or less
デメル・ジャパン株式会社 will launch the 2026 limited-edition Christmas products of the Austrian confectionery brand "DEMEL" in early November in stores and on Nov. 2 online. The lineup of 14 items in all includes Advent calendars, various chocolates and cookies.
Facts
2026 Christmas season
At Demel shops in department stores nationwide from early Nov. 2026
At the official Demel online shop from Nov. 2, 2026
Seated rate for interviews with job seekers in their 20s is 40% via Meta ads and 63% via search—a 1.5-fold gap by traffic source
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株式会社HADO analyzed booking data for 14,421 interviews in a job-change support service for people in their 20s and found that the seated rate differs greatly by traffic source. The rate via its own site (search) was 63%, versus 40% via Meta ads, making search 1.5 times higher.
13 companies from Japan and abroad shaping the future of the food industry to take the stage! Global food tech summit "SKS JAPAN 2026" announces Pioneer Pitch participants and judges
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The 13 companies from Japan and abroad that will take the stage at the Pioneer Pitch of the global food tech summit "SKS JAPAN 2026", as well as the judges, have been decided. The event is co-hosted by 株式会社UnlocX and The Spoon and will be held in Tokyo from Nov. 5 to 7, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月5日（木）から7日（土）までの3日間
doubles in about 1.5 days
44% of dry weight is protein
first held "SKS JAPAN" in 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社UnlocX、The Spoon、株式会社リバネス、トイメディカル株式会社、Tomorrow Inc、Floatmeal株式会社、株式会社ARK、SPORE GARDENS、Eratani、株式会社ゆうぼく、SEADLING、株式会社ディッシュウィル、株式会社DigiTaste、MOTO PIZZA、株式会社東京バル、井指製茶株式会社、AgFunder、ベースフード株式会社、Beyond Next Ventures 株式会社、Future Food Fund、KitchenTown、Kök Projekt Co-Found、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、三井不動産株式会社、Padang & Co、JPG Resources、株式会社和多屋別荘、Next Prime Food、日経BP社、PHP新書
Free case study collection offered to resolve "findings don't get through" and "don't know how to write the report" in internal audits for P Mark operations
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株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング is offering, free of charge, a case study collection, "P Mark Internal Audit Case Studies Part.2," on internal audit findings and report writing for companies operating under the P Mark.
Facts
Track record of supporting more than 10,000 companies cumulatively
On Oct. 30, Kodansha held the "Kodansha Media Conference 2026" on the theme of "Slow Advertising," featuring 3 Mirai Talk sessions, the award ceremony for the Kodansha Media Awards 2026, and a business hangout.
Facts
Kodansha Media Conference 2026
About 300 participants
This year, 5 projects won awards
More than 1000 people attended
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、Momentor、THINKpod、SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント、テレビ東京、アディダス ジャパン株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社、はるやま商事株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、TOYO TIRE株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、リバプールFC、株式会社宣伝会議、Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia、VISUAL EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS