# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-02 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 1 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 426 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 219 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:44:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000174735.html
- anchor: #n3706259
- Companies mentioned: 忠岡町商工会、忠岡町商工会青年部、studio NEXTONE、大阪府警交通安全教育班、松竹芸能、忠岡町小売商連合会

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.

Facts:
- 48th
- Nov. 8, 2026
- 10:00～15:00
- About 50 stores
- For every 200 yen purchased
- 10 raffle assist tickets
- For 1,000 yen
- Usable for 1,200 yen worth
- Limited sale of 1,500 sheets

## 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)

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:44:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000183006.html
- anchor: #n3706260
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、Amazon

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
- Of the 168 people who made requests
- 71 of the 168 people who made requests

## Shiobara Onsen spring-source inn "Masudaya" rebrands and reopens on Nov. 1 under 9STAY management

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:44:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000159683.html
- anchor: #n3706261
- Companies mentioned: 9STAY株式会社、９ＳＴＡＹ株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 1, 2026
- About 703,000 guest-nights
- 94.3%
- More than 1,200 years
- About 68℃
- 14 rooms

## Chrysanthemum exhibition heralding autumn held in 高槻市

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:42:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001030.000118013.html
- anchor: #n3706262
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、高槻市菊花協会

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.

Facts:
- 58th
- Until Thursday, Nov. 12, Reiwa 8
- Monday, Nov. 2
- Since Showa 43
- About 60 works
- From 9:00
- Until 17:00

## BAPE® holds a special exhibition at "atmoscon 2026" celebrating the 25th anniversary of BAPE STA™

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:42:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000767.000008762.html
- anchor: #n3706263
- Companies mentioned: A BATHING APE®、BAPE®、株式会社 ノーウェア

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™".

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Oct. 31, 2026
- Since its debut in 2001

## ジーエフシー株式会社, a wholesaler of processed foods for commercial use, unveils its November new product lineup

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000116507.html
- anchor: #n3706266
- Companies mentioned: ジーエフシー株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 2026
- About 30,000 items
- 1,000 companies
- 32 cuts

## Fast-evolving physical AI: what companies should do now. Lecture by Tron to be held <12/10, free to attend>

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000001332.html
- anchor: #n3706265
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イプロス、トロン株式会社、イマジニア株式会社、株式会社リンクス、NEDO

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.

Facts:
- December 9, 2026
- Dec. 9
- 8 lectures in total
- More than 100 AI and DX solution companies
- More than 50 seminar lectures

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003133.000021078.html
- anchor: #n3706264
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC八重洲校

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
- Data accumulated since 1985

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:36:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000145445.html
- anchor: #n3706267
- Companies mentioned: ボストン コンサルティング グループ、BCG、株式会社クロス・マーケティング

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.

Facts:
- About 40%
- 27％
- 16％
- 12％
- About 5 points
- 32％
- Over 10%
- 39％
- 46％
- 42％
- 3,300

## Character expression with close-up cameras: Chief artist Bing of "Codename: 神不言" on the secrets of "beautiful-face stylization"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:35:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180154.html
- anchor: #n3706268
- Companies mentioned: ARCHOSAUR GAMES INC.、VVANNA、Epic Games

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000043426.html
- anchor: #n3706269
- Companies mentioned: カイテク株式会社、北海道千歳市、特定非営利活動法人ちとせの介護医療連携の会、TPCマーケティングリサーチ株式会社、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社

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.

Facts:
- About 500 people
- Nov. 2, 2026

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000078755.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4506487-en.html
- anchor: #n3706277
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人PMI日本支部、PMI、Project Management Institute、リプロダクティブサポートファーム東京、熊本県玉名市役所、岡山大学、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、パーソル総研、JISA、BUYMA

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
- Currently more than 4,000 patients

## プレミアグループ Formulates "Group AI Policy" to Accelerate Company-Wide AI Use

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000154715.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4506482-en.html
- anchor: #n3706276
- Companies mentioned: プレミアグループ株式会社、プレミアグループ

To promote the responsible use of AI across the company, プレミアグループ株式会社 formulated and put into effect the "Group AI Policy" as of Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective Nov. 1, 2026
- 5 principles
- DX talent development program with 4 levels
- September 2026
- 2024
- Group structure of more than 20 companies
- 1,827 million yen

## Communicating, Connecting in English, the Appeal of Numazu: Enriched English Education Centered on the Unified Performance Day

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000151527.html
- anchor: #n3706275

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
- Significantly exceeded the national average (499)

## Shochiku x 衛星劇場 Keiji Sada 100th Birth Anniversary "Your Favorite Movie" Call for Entries! Project <Tally Results & Broadcast Titles Announced!>

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000053064.html
- anchor: #n3706274
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社、衛星劇場

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.

Facts:
- Keiji Sada 100th Birth Anniversary
- September 2026
- Dec. 2026
- January 2027
- Top 20
- 3 titles

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000044559.html
- anchor: #n3706273
- Companies mentioned: キユーピー株式会社、キユーピー、三陽食堂

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
- 11月9日(月)から15日(日)までの1週間限定で

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001215.000079792.html
- anchor: #n3706272
- 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

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

## Motohiro Hata's 20th Debut Anniversary Tribute Album "秦 基博を歌う -Hata Motohiro Tribute-" Out Nov. 4 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002211.000000664.html
- anchor: #n3706271
- Companies mentioned: ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、Amazon.co.jp、タワーレコード、セブンネットショッピング、楽天ブックス、office-augusta

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)
- ¥11,000 (Tax in)

## [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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005174.000003670.html
- anchor: #n3706270
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、株式会社フミニティ

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.

Facts:
- Vol.14
- Capacity: 60 people

## "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"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:28:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000302.000038159.html
- anchor: #n3706151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園、ニューヨークランプミュージアム&フラワーガーデン、ティファニーミュージアム、ステンドグラス工房 ステンドアトリエB.0.0.、光琳社出版、日貿出版社、龍善堂、川奈ホテル、ステンドグラス工房かわもと

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- 5th
- 13 lamp works
- About 120 years

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:27:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000088472.html
- anchor: #n3706152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イムラ

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
- Capital: 70 million yen

## Notice of the 5th 100-Yen Shopping Street in Kiryu

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:26:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000071874.html
- anchor: #n3706153
- Companies mentioned: 桐生商工会議所、桐生つながるラボ、桐生織物会館、銘菓処 舟定、金井園本店、青柳菓匠 本店、小松屋、コルミオ、浄運寺、ギャラリー禅林、群馬銀行桐生支店、白楽

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.

Facts:
- 5th
- 100 yen
- 4 shopping streets
- 82 stores
- When you collect 4
- Nov. 7
- 10 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

## [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.)!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:26:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000102606.html
- anchor: #n3706154
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロジャポン、FLOプレステージュ

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."

Facts:
- Regular price: 1,825 yen including tax
- Special price: 1,380 yen before tax
- (1,490 yen including tax)
- 335 yen off including tax

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:24:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000140863.html
- anchor: #n3706155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シシガミカンパニー、forenta

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)
- 1.5 times the above fees for corporate contracts
- Established: April 1, 2024

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000078590.html
- anchor: #n3706157
- Companies mentioned: Inquiry合同会社、kitchen105

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.

Facts:
- About 20 people
- 10th anniversary of founding
- 91 companies, local governments and schools
- Dec. 26, 2026
- 2,000 yen
- 30,000 yen

## Notice of Completion of Making 米国PCI Energy Solutions a Wholly Owned Subsidiary

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000120285.html
- anchor: #n3706156
- Companies mentioned: 三菱電機株式会社、米国PCI Energy Solutions

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

## [AI Translation] 0 yen in additional fees, no charging or pairing required! An ultra-compact device supporting 160 languages

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:18:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000181805.html
- anchor: #n3706158
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Active

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.

Facts:
- Only 7 g!
- Only 7.4 g
- 160+ languages
- 30 languages
- Size: 35.6 x 13 x 13 mm
- Waterproof rating: IPX4

## [Tokyo International Film Festival Tie-in Event Report] "Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP ~For Those Who Create Tomorrow's Stories~" held

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:17:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000037973.html
- anchor: #n3706159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IMAGICA GROUP、株式会社ロボット、株式会社フォトロン、株式会社 ホリプロ

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.

Facts:
- 39th Tokyo International Film Festival
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- About 60 people attended
- 90th anniversary of founding in 2025

## SIVION adds GPS auto-flight function to "SIVION Wing," supporting inspections of coastal and mountainous areas

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:14:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000075426.html
- anchor: #n3705614
- Companies mentioned: イネーブラー株式会社、SIVION株式会社、SIVION

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.

Facts:
- October 2026
- June 2026
- July 2012

## Chloé announces festive campaign featuring Claudia Schiffer

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:13:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000048905.html
- anchor: #n3705615
- Companies mentioned: リシュモンジャパン株式会社、Chloé、Chloe.com、サンローラン

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.

Facts:
- Early November 2026
- 1952
- 1981
- More than 20 years
- October 2023

## 【ワクワクメール調べ】社会人の61%が「出会いはほとんどない・ない」 おすすめの出会い方1位はマッチングアプリ

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000044869.html
- anchor: #n3705617
- Companies mentioned: 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、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

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%.

Facts:
- 61%
- 240 people
- More than 13 million people

## How will physical AI change transport robots in factories and warehouses? Panasonic Advanced Technology to give a talk <Dec. 9, free admission>

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000001332.html
- anchor: #n3705616
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イプロス、パナソニックアドバンストテクノロジー株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Dec. 9 (Wed.) to 10 (Thu.), 2026
- A total of 8 talks will be held
- More than 100 AI and DX solution companies
- More than 50 seminar lectures

## Korean-language voice database 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Selvi' and 'Synthesizer V 2 AI Kaion' released

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:07:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000060783.html
- anchor: #n3705618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AHS、Dreamtonics

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.

Facts:
- 9,680 yen
- 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:06:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000186443.html
- anchor: #n3705619
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社くるみバディ、株式会社くるみ、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini、Copilot

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.

Facts:
- 2026 edition
- Case studies from 3 overseas companies
- PDF, 25 pages in total
- Established: June 20, 2024

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:02:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000102102.html
- anchor: #n3705620
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社W&W、合同会社COODY、coody

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.

Facts:
- 2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
- Floor area of approx. 17.2㎡
- Width 360 x depth 480cm
- Ceiling height 280cm
- Weight: main unit approx. 61kg
- Width 400 x depth 300cm
- Height 300cm
- Weight: approx. 42kg

## High school students go undercover at a "general contractor site"! Job experience held under 東京都's "Kodomo Smile Movement"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001061.000024241.html
- anchor: #n3705621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンハウスグループ、東京都、株式会社オープンハウス・アーキテクト

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.

Facts:
- 9 high school students
- Aug. 25, 2026
- 26th (Wed.)
- Construction period shortened by 13%
- Cumulative total of approx. 61,000 buildings

## [Press Release] Reading areas through similarity in urban structure! GEXT's AI analysis technology used in joint survey with Mansion Research

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186199.html
- anchor: #n3705671
- Companies mentioned: GEXT合同会社、マンションリサーチ株式会社

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
- Over 300 million listing records

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191994.html
- anchor: #n3705670
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エー・サポート、Thornhill Company、kintone

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%
- 紙で1人約10分かかっていた支援記録が
- HAKASE 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
- Usage rate below 95%
- 9 years ago, investing 7.5 million yen

## "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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000192373.html
- anchor: #n3705669
- 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

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

## Pharmaceutical research support software "Kenkyu Navi," winner of the 2026 Good Design Award, begins accepting cloud version PoC adoption applications

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169413.html
- anchor: #n3705668
- Companies mentioned: インジェンタ株式会社、経済産業省、NEDO

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.

Facts:
- Accepting up to 5 companies
- Period until the end of Feb. 2027
- Until Dec. 11, 2026 (Fri.)
- About 2 to 3 months from the start

## 34th location nationwide. Men's hair salon "L-MARK" to open "L-MARK町田" in Machida, Tokyo, in Nov. 2026

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000152391.html
- anchor: #n3705667
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社L-MARK、L-MARK

株式会社L-MARK will open the men's hair salon "L-MARK町田" in Machida, 東京都, in Nov. 2026, becoming its 34th location nationwide.

Facts:
- 34th location nationwide
- Nov. 2026
- Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00

## This Christmas, gather around cookies. American cookie brand "PUG" releases Christmas-limited "Pistachio Christmas" on Nov. 13 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000163149.html
- anchor: #n3705666
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレイヤーズプレイヤー、PUG

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
- ほのかに香る抹茶ベースのクッキーにピスタチオフィリングを流し込んだ贅沢なクッキー。仕上げにストロベリーチョコとフリーズドライベリーを散りばめて、グリーン×レッドのクリスマスカラーを意識した見た目にも華やかな1枚。 シーズナルクッキー「マロンカシス」 500円
- Seasonal cookie "Apple Cinnamon" 500 yen
- Capital: 12,997,500 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000136477.html
- anchor: #n3705665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイムホーム、合同会社コルディオ今帰仁リゾート、一般社団法人古宇利島振興会、コルディオリゾート

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
- 観光客1人当たり県内消費額98,281円
- Economic ripple multiplier of 1.47 times

## Japan's first: STEKKEY handles SNS strategy and direction for dream experimental farm "Dosanko Village"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000041835.html
- anchor: #n3705664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STEKKEY、JA帯広かわにし、帯広農業高校、札幌テレビ放送、STV、電通北海道、note株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Since its founding in 2018
- More than 100 campaigns
- A network spanning more than 16 years
- Used by more than 20,000 people
- Out of 8,738 people worldwide

## Kia "PV5" selected as one of the "10 Best Cars" of 2026-2027 Japan Car of the Year

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000172628.html
- anchor: #n3705663
- Companies mentioned: Kia PBV ジャパン株式会社、Kia PBVジャパン、Kia

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.

Facts:
- 2026-2027
- 10 Best Cars
- 33 models
- 2025
- Dec. 3

## シリウス announces new air purifier "Viruswasher® NEO" featuring Earth Chemical's MA-T® technology!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000058935.html
- anchor: #n3705662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シリウス、アース製薬株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- 13:00〜15:00
- 2008

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000151821.html
- anchor: #n3705661
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Growth DX、京セラコミュニケーションシステム、株式会社物語コーポレーション、焼肉きんぐ、丸源ラーメン

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 24, 2026
- 【16:35】
- 【17:05】
- More than 50 companies

## 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]

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000121195.html
- anchor: #n3705660
- Companies mentioned: ビューイング株式会社、NAORU整体 新潟院、ホットペッパービューティー

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.

Facts:
- 1〜2時間に1回は車を降りて体を伸ばす
- Combined, these 3 can be done in about 1 minute
- （約15分・施術なし・1日3名までの予約制）
- 2026年11月4日（水）〜27日（金）の平日
- 平日 11:00〜16:00に
- Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00

## (株)コラントッテ signs advisory contract with women's pro golfer Asumi Teruyama

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000179433.html
- anchor: #n3705659
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コラントッテ、JLPGA

株式会社コラントッテ has signed an advisory contract with women's pro golfer Asumi Teruyama.

Facts:
- Started golf at age 12
- Passed the pro test in 2016
- Achieves equivalent magnetic force (55 millitesla)
- Price: ¥25,300 (tax included)
- Ferrite permanent magnets of 180 millitesla x 10 pieces
- Price: ¥9,900 (base price ¥9,000)
- Since its founding in 1997

## S.RIDE's "Stray Kids" collaboration taxi to appear for a limited time from Nov. 2

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000036198.html
- anchor: #n3705658
- Companies mentioned: S.RIDE 株式会社、株式会社ニューステクノロジー、国際自動車株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、JYP Entertainment、NHK、MUFGスタジアム

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.

Facts:
- Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Dec. 6 (Sun)
- All 8 types of wrapped vehicles
- 100 special vehicles
- 108 vehicles in total
- Mon., Nov. 9
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- 10 people will win

## KONNEKT INTERNATIONAL provides customized on-demand production system "KONNEKTED" to ファミクラストア オンライン

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000009542.html
- anchor: #n3705657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KONNEKT INTERNATIONAL、株式会社コネクト・インターナショナル、コネクト、株式会社Merch Company、ファミクラストア オンライン

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.

Facts:
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Nov. 1
- 22 types of illustrations
- Over 100 million combinations
- 3,500 yen
- 2017

## Knit collection from the anime "Keroro Gunso" arrives!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000107614.html
- anchor: #n3705656
- 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

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>

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000060029.html
- anchor: #n3705655
- 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

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

## 2026 Year-End Gifts (Oseibo): Winter Gifts, Information on a Special Shipping Offer

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000125495.html
- anchor: #n3705654
- Companies mentioned: なごみの米屋、米屋株式会社、そごう千葉店、ユアエルム八千代台店、東武百貨店船橋店、イオンスタイル成田店、イオン臼井店、イオンマリンピア店

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.

Facts:
- 500 yen off shipping
- Period: Nov. 1 (Sun)
- Until Dec. 25 (Fri)
- [Box of 11] 4,320 yen (tax included)

## [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”

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000165816.html
- anchor: #n3705653
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社、有限会社リペアシステムサービス

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.”

Facts:
- Marked its 25th anniversary in July 2026
- Marked its 8th anniversary in April 2026

## New Possibilities for Dental Hygienists’ Careers: Online Seminar to Be Held on Learning Lip Art Makeup from the Basics

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000057815.html
- anchor: #n3705652
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NMT Japan、PGC Schools、PMU Global Chains

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

## Tier IV to Lead Development of Autoware 2.0

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000040119.html
- anchor: #n3705651
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティアフォー、The Autoware Foundation、Arm、AWS、Red Hat

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

## Featuring DAIGO, Rika Ihara and Tsurube Shofukutei! DAIGO’s New DAI-go “KME” Becomes “ENK”!? New TV Commercial to Begin Airing Nov. 2 (Mon)

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000064489.html
- anchor: #n3705650
- Companies mentioned: 関西電力株式会社、KANSAI ELECTRICITY、TBS、NHK、NTV、MBSラジオ、KTV、YTV、EX、BREAKERZ、DAIGO★STARDUST

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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000090955.html
- anchor: #n3705649
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新陽トレーディング、TOBEST cooker、Makuake、マクアケ

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”
- Has surpassed 65 million yen
- Base thickness 2.2mm

## [Event Report] ドラックストアトモズ Kita Ward × 東洋大学-Produced Event “Rec de HELSPO” Booth Exhibit

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000078856.html
- anchor: #n3705648
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トモズ、ドラックストアトモズ、東洋大学

株式会社トモズ set up a booth at the event “Rec de HELSPO,” produced by 東洋大学, and held a vegetable intake level measurement session.

Facts:
- Oct. 24, 2026

## [Event Report] ドラックストアトモズ Holds Nutrition Course in Cooperation with 横浜市原宿地域ケアプラザ

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000078856.html
- anchor: #n3705647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トモズ、ドラックストアトモズ、横浜市原宿地域ケアプラザ

株式会社トモズ, in cooperation with 横浜市原宿地域ケアプラザ, held a nutrition course and measurement event aimed at preventing frailty for residents of the area.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

## [New Product] “Short Video Shop” Launches a Performance-Based Advertising Service, Covering Everything from Human-Directed SNS Video Ad Production to SNS Ad Management

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000113048.html
- anchor: #n3705646
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社美手紙、DAIKO XTECH株式会社、タスクソリューションズ、野上養鶏場、Lalamove Japan、株式会社ウィルオブ・ワーク、株式会社Commons Technologies、日本コンピュータシステム株式会社、Rainbow Fitness

株式会社美手紙は、2026年11月1日付で採用応募とBtoB資料請求・問い合わせの獲得を支援する成果報酬型広告サービス「ショート動画屋さん」を提供開始した。

Facts:
- Nov. 1, 2026
- Capital: 9,950,000 yen
- Established: Nov. 25, 2022

## Where Is the “Second Oimachi”? Exploring the Next Notable Area from Urban Structure Similarities

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000013438.html
- anchor: #n3705645
- Companies mentioned: マンションリサーチ株式会社、GEXT合同会社、福嶋総研、SAP、LBMA Japan、早稲田大学理工学部

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.

Facts:
- Total data: 13,074 records
- Target period: Jan. 2022 to Sept. 2026
- Peaked at the end of 2025
- 3 Stations That Emerged as the “Second Oimachi”

## Finance Minister Katayama Visits SkyDrive’s Yamaguchi Flight Test Site

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000038857.html
- anchor: #n3705644
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SkyDrive、スズキ株式会社

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.

Facts:
- July 2026
- 2.2km
- About 6 minutes
- 78km/h
- 30m

## “Disney Sparklink Stars” Reaches 1 million Pre-Registrations! Countdown Illustration Released! Special Novelty Giveaway Details Announced!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000044804.html
- anchor: #n3705643
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、coly Inc.、aMazINC.

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.

Facts:
- 1 million pre-registrations
- PP Drink, 3 items
- Rumie ×5000
- Offer letter, 20 items
- 3 winners by lottery
- 15 types in total

## To Commemorate the New Feature Release, “FX Automated Trading Simulation Contest” to Be Held from Nov. 2 (Mon)

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000114007.html
- anchor: #n3705642
- Companies mentioned: 松井証券株式会社、SBI証券、楽天証券、三菱UFJ eスマート証券、外為どっとコム、DMM.com証券、トレイダーズ証券、ヒロセ通商、マネックス証券、GMOクリック証券、GMO外貨

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
- To 10 winners by lottery
- Top 5 people
- Can be started from 1 currency unit (100 yen)
- 25 times leverage

## Receive up to 20,000 yen for new JCB Gold and JCB Platinum enrollment and credit card installment investing! Premium Card Debut Campaign launched

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000114007.html
- anchor: #n3705641
- Companies mentioned: 松井証券株式会社、株式会社ジェーシービー、SBI証券、三菱UFJ eスマート証券、マネックス証券、楽天証券

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
- JCB Gold: 10,000 yen in cash
- JCB Platinum: 20,000 yen in cash
- Up to 1% in points annually

## "Harry Potter × DIANA Collaboration Vol.4": The fourth installment of the hugely popular collaboration items goes on sale Tuesday, Nov. 3!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000047083.html
- anchor: #n3705640
- 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.

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)

## Kamaitachi transcends time and space! Expressing "past, present and future" through photography × retouching × generative AI. Cover visual for "Commercial Photo" December 2026 issue unveiled!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000053200.html
- anchor: #n3705639
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社玄光社、吉本興業、CONTRAST、RABBIT

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."

Facts:
- 400 years ago
- 400 years from now
- 23-page opening feature
- 148 pages
- 1,600 yen (excluding tax)

## S.RIDE's "Stray Kids" collaboration taxi to appear for a limited time from Nov. 2

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000041209.html
- anchor: #n3705638
- Companies mentioned: S.RIDE 株式会社、株式会社ニューステクノロジー、国際自動車株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、JYP Entertainment、NHK、MUFGスタジアム

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
- 100 special vehicles
- 108 vehicles in total
- Mon., Nov. 9
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- 10 winners by lottery

## [Sanrio Characters] "Square Handle Mug Bottle" featuring "My Melody," whose pink hood is her charm point, newly released by Skater on Monday, Nov. 2!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000084027.html
- anchor: #n3705637
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社、株式会社サンリオ

スケーター株式会社 will newly release a square handle mug bottle featuring Sanrio Characters' "My Melody" on Nov. 2.

Facts:
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 450 ml
- Newly released on Monday, Nov. 2

## robot home opens Higashi-Ginza office to accommodate business expansion and headcount growth

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000004078.html
- anchor: #n3705636
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社robot home、robot home、野村不動産、GINZA SIX、株式会社 rh labo、株式会社 rh investment、株式会社 rh maintenance、株式会社 rh warranty、株式会社 アイ・ディー・シー、株式会社Next Relation

株式会社robot home opened its largest-scale office base in Higashi-Ginza on Oct. 26, 2026, to accommodate business expansion and headcount growth.

Facts:
- Oct. 26, 2026
- More than 150 people
- 7.47 billion yen
- Jan. 23, 2006

## Japan's No. 1 recipe video platform "Kurashiru" becomes the first recipe service in Japan to support "Siri AI"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000019382.html
- anchor: #n3705635
- Companies mentioned: クラシル株式会社、Apple Inc.

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.

Facts:
- 6 functions
- More than 250,000 pieces of content
- Cumulative downloads reached 43 million
- 80億人に1日3回の幸せを届ける

## Terra Charge launches new monthly flat-rate plan for corporate EV charging service

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000075648.html
- anchor: #n3705634
- Companies mentioned: Terra Charge株式会社、ミライズエネチェンジ株式会社

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
- Scheduled for the end of Jan. 2027
- Total of approximately 67,000 ports

## "Nameko Growing Kit" × "Puzzle de Hōsaku! Nyanko Mura" limited-time collaboration event held

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000036495.html
- anchor: #n3705633
- Companies mentioned: ポノス株式会社、株式会社ビーワークス

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.

Facts:
- 60 million cumulative downloads for the series
- 120 million cumulative downloads

## [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"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000938.000001474.html
- anchor: #n3705632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジー・モード、ジー・モード、G-MODE、日立建機株式会社、重機ファンダム

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.

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 8
- Surpassed 30,000 downloads
- 3,500 yen (tax included)
- 3,000 yen (tax included)
- 2,000 yen (tax included)
- 500 yen (tax included)
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 1,500 yen (tax included)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000992.000006470.html
- anchor: #n3705631
- 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

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

## Maho Omori moves from idol to UP-T public relations. Video following her first 2 days on the job released

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000066462.html
- anchor: #n3705630
- Companies mentioned: 丸井織物株式会社、UP-T

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.

Facts:
- Following the first 2 days after joining
- A life of waking up at 6 every morning
- More than 1500 types of items
- Over 80 years since founding
- Delivery in as little as 3 days
- Tシャツ1枚1,100円（税込み）から
- Discount applies for orders of 100 or more pieces

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001221.000079792.html
- anchor: #n3705629
- 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、Amazon

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.

Facts:
- Sale price: 13,800 yen ➡︎ 13,110 yen and up
- Sale price: 11,980 yen ➡︎ 11,381 yen
- Sale price: 25,800 yen ➡︎ 24,510 yen
- Sale price: 7,480 yen ➡︎ 7,106 yen
- Sale price: 5,330 yen ➡︎ 5,064 yen and up
- Series cumulative sales surpass 150,000 pieces!!
- Sale price: 17,600 yen ➡︎ 16,720 yen and up
- Sale price: 15,800 yen ➡︎ 15,010 yen and up
- Sale price: 12,980 yen ➡︎ 12,331 yen and up
- Sale price: 15,800 yen ➡︎ 14,220 yen and up

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001288.000155396.html
- anchor: #n3705628
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

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.

Facts:
- Price: 458 yen (494.64 yen including tax)
- On sale in stages from Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Total weight of 150 g, a satisfying portion

## 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"

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001358.000074768.html
- anchor: #n3705627
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レンサ、テレシスネットワーク株式会社

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.

Facts:
- 30 years of study
- Nov. 2, 2026

## First among regional banks: Launch of the cardless debit service "Okigin Smart Debit," linking the bank app and the MyJCB app

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001492.000011361.html
- anchor: #n3705626
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社おきなわフィナンシャルグループ、沖縄銀行、株式会社ジェーシービー

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.

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
- Aged 15 and over
- 1,000 yen cashback
- 500 yen cashback

## [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!!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002236.000000084.html
- anchor: #n3705625
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジテレビジョン、BMSG、FOD、FODプレミアム、つくりば、TOHOシネマズ

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."

Facts:
- Today, Monday, Nov. 2
- From noon
- 8 members
- From the end of June 2026
- Wednesday, Nov. 4
- From 25:15
- The next day, Thursday, Nov. 5
- Normally requires 3 to 5 years of practice
- 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
- More than 100,000 titles
- More than 200 magazines
- More than 700,000 e-books
- 1,200 yen (tax included)

## [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"!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003336.000047877.html
- anchor: #n3705624
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、新潮文庫、大田丸

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.

Facts:
- 2.6 million copies
- Within 15 years of debut
- 11 corporations
- 693 yen

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003954.000013640.html
- anchor: #n3705623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館、小学館、BOYNEXTDOOR、Oggi

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.

Facts:
- Special price: 1200 yen (tax included)
- 6-member group BOYNEXTDOOR
- Display period: Until Nov. 8 (Sun.), 2026
- Release date: Wednesday, Oct. 28

## 【予約開始】東宝『ゴジラ』シリーズ×「地球の歩き方」 怪獣目線の旅をお届けするコラボブックが襲来！ 2027年2月発売予定

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009552.000002535.html
- anchor: #n3705622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社地球の歩き方、東宝、株式会社Gakken

株式会社学研ホールディングスのグループ会社である株式会社地球の歩き方が、東宝『ゴジラ』シリーズとのコラボレーションによるガイドブック『地球の歩き方 ゴジラ』の予約販売を2026年11月2日より開始した。2027年2月25日発売予定。

Facts:
- From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Scheduled for release on Feb. 25, 2027
- List price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
- Format: A5 modified, 224 pages
- From the first film, "Godzilla," in 1954
- Conducts education, medical and welfare activities in more than 150 countries worldwide
- Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
- 124 group companies

## 条件検索から深い理解へ。ヨイトキ、AI仲人の音声インタビューを利用者に開放

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:59:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000175846.html
- anchor: #n3705351
- Companies mentioned: OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、ヨイトキ

OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社が運営する婚活アプリ「ヨイトキ」は、10月4日よりAI仲人による音声インタビューを全ユーザーに公開した。約5〜10分の対話で価値観や生活スタイルの理由を聞き取り、マッチング情報として活用する。

Facts:
- From Oct. 4
- A conversation of about 5 to 10 minutes

## ダミアーニ ホリデーキャンペーン「WINTER WHITES」を発表

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:59:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000044306.html
- anchor: #n3705352
- Companies mentioned: ダミアーニ、ダミアーニ・ジャパン株式会社

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

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:58:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000044166.html
- anchor: #n3705353
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オージーフーズ

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
- "Kin no Osechi" 17 items
- "Saiju no Osechi" 23 items
- "Suki no Osechi" 26 items
- Early-bird price: 19,980 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 24,980 yen (tax included)
- Early-bird price: 29,980 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 34,980 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 39,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,800 yen (tax included)

## 第二新卒・既卒・フリーターの転職希望者を1社だけに独占送客。1件3,000円から・初期費用0円「求職者送客ダイレクト 若手・未経験層」

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:58:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000086824.html
- anchor: #n3705354
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HADO

株式会社HADO offers the young and inexperienced segment through "Job Seeker Referral Direct," an exclusive referral service for recruitment agencies.

Facts:
- 1件3,000円

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:57:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000126157.html
- anchor: #n3705355
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mindoo Technology、Mindoo、ヤクルトスワローズ、読売ジャイアンツ、立教大学、衛生微生物研究センター、北里環境科学センター、Youtube、Instagram、楽天市場、Amazon

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
- Capital: 39 million yen

## Lifestyle goods brand "illusie300 (Illusie Sanmarumaru)" launches new original Disney character items: a lunch series decorated with antique-style illustrations

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:57:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000109228.html
- anchor: #n3705356
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレモ、パレモ・ホールディングス株式会社、illusie300

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."

Facts:
- Oct. 30, 2026
- 330 yen

## 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%

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:56:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000086824.html
- anchor: #n3705357
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HADO、株式会社ReWave、株式会社SmartForce、Eight株式会社

株式会社HADOは、人材紹介会社向け送客サービス「求職者送客の窓口」の累計導入社数が100社を超えたことを発表。3ヶ月以上利用する64社の平均成約率は16.7%で、中途基本料金25,000円の場合の1名決定あたりの費用は約15万円となる。

Facts:
- Cumulative adopting companies exceeded 100
- 64 recruitment agencies
- Mid-career base fee of 25,000 yen
- Referral cost of about 150,000 yen
- Retention rate 89%
- Closing rate 35%
- Closing rate 30%
- ROAS 400%
- Closing rate about 13 to 14%

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:54:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000086824.html
- anchor: #n3705358
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HADO

株式会社HADOは、2026年8〜9月に実施したキャリア面談1,005本をAIで分析し、面談時間が長いほど次回面談の確定率が高くなる傾向や、求職者の希望と現実のギャップ解消効果を明らかにした。

Facts:
- 1,005 interviews
- 86%
- 45%
- 75%
- 74%
- 47%
- More than 100 companies
- 89%
- 25,000 yen
- 13,000 yen

## For on, for off, for years to come. A genuine leather boston bag for adults, created by AYA × HAYNI

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:53:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000099393.html
- anchor: #n3705359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HAYNI、HAYNI、楽天グループ株式会社、ROOM、Ameba、Instagram、LINE、Ops.

株式会社HAYNI will begin selling "Olienne," a collaboration product with AYA, an official user of Rakuten ROOM, on Nov. 4, 2026.

Facts:
- November 4, 2026
- ¥22,950
- 3 colors
- 2,200 yen OFF
- 2,000 yen OFF
- 1,000 yen OFF
- Up to 7%
- 2015
- 2017

## DEMEL launches 2026 Christmas products

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:52:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000045150.html
- anchor: #n3705360
- Companies mentioned: デメル・ジャパン株式会社、DEMEL、ハプスブルク家

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
- 14 items in all
- Price: 16,740 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,888 yen (tax included)
- Price: 4,320 yen (tax included)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:52:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000086824.html
- anchor: #n3705361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HADO、Meta、TikTok、YouTube、Instagram、Facebook

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.

Facts:
- 14,421 people
- Overall seated rate is 46%
- 63% via own site (search)
- 40% via Meta ads
- There was a 1.5-fold gap
- Own site (search)... 62.6%
- TikTok (organic)... 49.5%
- YouTube ads... 41.2%
- Meta ads (Instagram and Facebook)... 40.5%
- Cumulative adoption of 100 or more companies
- Retention rate is 89%

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:50:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000147165.html
- anchor: #n3705362
- 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

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:
- 2026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

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000058111.html
- anchor: #n3705364
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング、認証パートナー

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
- Nov. 2, 2026
- Number of employees: 252

## Kodansha Media Conference 2026 Flash Report

- Published: 2026-11-02T16:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009127.000001719.html
- anchor: #n3705363
- 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

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