"raquty Pro" Enters Hokkaido for the First Time, Proving Next-Generation Soft Tennis Tournament Management at the "Towa no Mori x Enshin Cup 2026"
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raquty Pro, a tournament management automation service provided by raquty合同会社, was introduced for the first time at the soft tennis tournament "Towa no Mori x Enshin Cup 2026" held in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, achieving more efficient operations through paperless processes and automatic matching.
Facts
A total of 291 pairs: 183 men's pairs and 108 women's pairs
A down vest made as a special order from JOURNAL STANDARD relume for Eddie Bauer (エディー・バウアー) has been released.
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JOURNAL STANDARD relume, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, has released the quilted down vest "CANADIAN VEST," a special order made for Eddie Bauer, an American brand founded in 1920.
Facts
Founded in Seattle, Washington, in the United States in 1920
Price: ¥36,300 (tax in)
Release date: mid-November
Founded: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、Eddie Bauer、エディー・バウアー、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WIL、L WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
"Naiken Gorilla" Teams Up with TSE Growth-Listed AlbaLink to Launch a New Channel, Taking On Japan's "Vacant House Problem"
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株式会社ゴリラマウンテン will launch a new YouTube channel, "Naiken Gorilla: The Road to Real Estate Mogul," in November 2026 in partnership with AlbaLink, which is listed on the TSE Growth market. To help solve Japan's vacant house problem, it will combine its video production strengths with real estate business and show the process of actually purchasing, rehabilitating and monetizing properties. On the same date, it also relocated its headquarters to Kitakyushu and established a real estate subsidiary, 株式会社八広不動産.
Facts
The number of vacant houses nationwide is about 9 million
The vacant house rate is 13.8%
By 2033, the number of vacant houses will exceed 20 million
Sales are about 8.19 billion yen
Operating profit is about 1.31 billion yen
Acquired 4 vacant and troubled properties in Kitakyushu
Second Round of Merchandise for "Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration 2026" to Go on Sale from 11/3 (Tue., holiday)!
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Starting Nov. 3, the second round of merchandise will go on sale at the pop-up shop for "Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration 2026," currently being held at 池袋HUMAXシネマズ and 渋谷HUMAXシネマ, operated by 株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント. Partner companies are サンプラス and SEVESKIG.
Facts
11/3 (Tue., holiday)
11/15 (Sun.)
4,400 yen
¥3,850
6,600 yen
3,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント、池袋HUMAXシネマズ、渋谷HUMAXシネマ、サンプラス、SEVESKIG、MADHOUSE、Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc.、講談社、復刊ドットコム、徳間書店
Aso-Kuju National Park "Kikuchi Gorge Light-Up Vol. 5" Is Held! A "Dragon of Light" Descends on Kikuchi Gorge in Kumamoto Prefecture in the First Projection Mapping, With Park-and-Ride Introduced for a Premium Nighttime Tourism Experience
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At Kikuchi Gorge in Aso-Kuju National Park, the nighttime light-up event "Vol. 5," featuring projection mapping for the first time with a dragon deity legend as its motif, will be held. Park-and-ride is being introduced out of environmental consideration, and tickets include a shuttle bus, a Night Marche voucher and a hot spring bathing ticket.
Facts
Marking its 5th year this time
[Adults (high school students and older)] 2,700 yen (tax included)
[Children (elementary and junior high school students)] 1,500 yen (tax included)
A 500 yen shopping voucher usable at the concurrent "Night Marche"
[Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture] "Will my child enjoy the outdoors?" Supporting that first step. A winter family glamping stay at a special child rate
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ウッドデザインパーク岡崎 in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, is offering a "Family Outdoor Debut" plan through Feb. 28, 2027, which includes lodging, meals and activities at special rates for elementary school children and young children.
Facts
Elementary school children pay 50% of the adult rate
Children aged 3 to preschool pay a special rate of 30%
Dubai Research Institute Compares Yields Across Major Districts: Levels Fall in All Districts From the Previous Survey [October 2026 Edition]
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In its October 2026 survey, Dubai Research Institute reported that gross apartment yields in all 10 selected districts fell compared with July. The average was 5.923% and the median was 5.825%; regional differences have narrowed but still remain.
[New Product] Big response at Oshi-katsu EXPO Autumn 2026 too! "Large-Format Clear Posters (A1, B2)" with overwhelming transparency and impact now on sale at the 中和印刷 e-commerce site!
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中和印刷紙器株式会社 has begun full-scale order-taking and sales of its "Large-Format Clear Posters (A1 and B2 sizes)", which drew a strong response at Oshi-katsu EXPO Autumn 2026, on its own e-commerce site. Orders are accepted from a minimum of 100 sheets.
[Disaster Management Agency Launched] Cumulative sales surpass 7.2 million packs! Preservative-free side dish packs that can be stored long-term at room temperature, "Uchinoya Room-Temperature Storage Pack Stockpile Set", now on sale. PFC-balanced stockpile staple "All-Mighty Rice" also draws attention!
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Following the launch of the Disaster Management Agency, うちのや株式会社 has begun selling the "Uchinoya Room-Temperature Storage Pack Stockpile Set", which combines preservative-free side dish packs that can be stored long-term at room temperature with the PFC-balanced staple "All-Mighty Rice". Cumulative sales have surpassed 7.2 million packs.
Facts
The Disaster Management Agency was launched on Nov. 2, 2026
7-day supply, 21 meals (63 packs) set: 30,000 yen
3-day supply, 9 meals (27 packs) set: 13,800 yen
1-day supply, 3 meals (9 packs) set: 4,990 yen
A long-established side dish shop founded 50 years ago
Over the past 5 years, products have been delivered to more than 200,000 people
[Japan's First*1] Zao Farm and Maruyama's poultry business "Zao Kogen Farm JAPAN Z Free-Range Eggs®" obtains the international animal welfare certification "Certified Humane®"
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"Zao Kogen Farm JAPAN Z Free-Range Eggs®", operated by 農事組合法人蔵王ファーム and 丸山株式会社, has become the first in Japan to obtain the international certification "Certified Humane®" from the US-based HFAC. Supported by AWCP, the farm, located at an altitude of 580 m, raises about 30,000 birds cage-free.
Facts
First in Japan (*1) to obtain
Survey period: October 2026
Production of "Zao Kogen Farm JAPAN Z Free-Range Eggs®" began in June 2026
Altitude of about 580 m
10 poultry houses
About 30,000 laying hens
Raised-floor design about 1.5 meters above the ground
8 meters wide
70 meters long
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人アニマルウェルフェア・コーポレート・パートナーズ・ジャパン、農事組合法人蔵王ファーム、丸山株式会社、Humane Farm Animal Care、Certified Humane Asia、JAPAN X
Delivering high school students' art to society on Culture Day. Not letting "what you love" end as a hobby. 青楓館高等学院 holds an art festival
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The student art project "Hotaru BASE" of 青楓館高等学院 will hold the art festival "Hotaru BASE ART FES" on campus from Nov. 3 to 10, 2026. It is part of an initiative to bring high school students' "passions" to society rather than letting them end as hobbies.
Facts
7 days
Nov. 3, 2026
Nov. 10
22.8%
60.2%
11.2%
11.0%
898 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社マイナビ、株式会社ジンジブ、青楓館高等学院、Hotaru BASE
Road movie adventure game "Fuyuku" set in Hokkaido, based on an original concept by Tsukiko Kashiwagi, to be released in 2027! New game project launched from Music Ray'n!
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Ray'n Studio, a subsidiary of 株式会社ミュージックレイン, announced it will release in 2027 the road movie adventure game "Fuyuku", with an original concept by manga artist Tsukiko Kashiwagi. Set in a snow-covered future Hokkaido, the theme song will be performed by the idol group "Title TBD".
Facts
2027
1,580 yen (tax included)
Year 2097
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミュージックレイン、Ray'n Studio、MusicRay’n Inc.
[Crab Ramen (Kani Ramen)] "麺や一途 神田店" of "Authentic French x Ramen" to sell ramen made with domestic snow crab using French techniques, "Snow Crab Soup Noodles", for November only
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株式会社結 will sell the cream-soup ramen "Snow Crab Soup Noodles", made with domestic snow crab, at the ramen shop 麺や一途 神田店 for a limited period from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026. The price is 1,600 yen (tax included).
Facts
Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
Limited period from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026
Sales are limited to the period through Nov. 30
Light Fond de Veau Noodles 1,000 yen (tax included)
Rich Potage Noodles 1,150 yen (tax included)
Studied French cuisine for 10 years at Ginza's マキシム・ド・パリ
New store "WIND AND SEA FUKUOKA", the brand's first in the Kyushu area, to open Sun., 11/7
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Apparel brand WIND AND SEA will open its new store "WIND AND SEA FUKUOKA", its first in the Kyushu area, in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 7, 2026. The 7th directly operated store in Japan, it has an area of 84 square meters. It will offer limited items and collaborations, and has unveiled a visual featuring 櫻坂46's Mio Matono.
Facts
Sat., 2026.11.7
7th store in Japan
84 square meters
About 25.4 tsubo
Companies mentioned：franky株式会社、WIND AND SEA、NO COFFEE、ブラックモンブラン、シャンボール赤坂、櫻坂46
[Claude Code] How much of web production work can be left to AI? A look at the reality of AI use! Free streaming of the archive video of the Tue., 11/17 seminar "Claude Code Practical Course"!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream for free on Nov. 17 the archive video of the "Claude Code Practical Course" held in September. It will explain practical use cases of web production with Anthropic社's AI tool "Claude Code", as well as the division of roles between AI and humans.
Guidelines for clipping videos released for streamer agency "DOROKUSA", whose founder is Junichi Kato
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株式会社KADOKAWA and the streamer agency DOROKUSA have released "DOROKUSA" clipping guidelines using the secondary-use management service "CSP". This allows clip videos to be published and monetized on YouTube.
YouTube's "Shukatsu no Meijin" sees monthly views rise to about 18 times the same month last year, far outpacing major job-hunting channels (-9% to +19%); in October, horizontal video views hit a record 210,000
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The YouTube channel "Shukatsu no Meijin", operated by ビューイング株式会社, recorded about 18 times the monthly views of the same month last year in October 2026, a record high. It showed substantially higher growth than major job-hunting channels, with particularly increased viewing from students searching by university or company names.
Facts
About 18 times the same month last year
Original横長動画（ショート以外）の月間再生回数は21.4万回
Originalショートを含むチャンネル全体の月間再生回数は56.5万回
+38% month over month
4,420 subscribers
Subscriber growth rate over the last 30 days: 8.9%
Unauthorized access from overseas to "Minna no Junkin" completely blocked
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株式会社SpicyCompany announced that unauthorized access from overseas to its pure gold accumulation service "Minna no Junkin" was completely blocked by 株式会社ホワイトハッカー, a security specialist company within the group. The investigation found no leakage of customer personal information.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SpicyCompany、株式会社ホワイトハッカー、SpicyUSA, Inc.、SpicyCompany Israel Ltd.
[Exhibition Report] Shinanoya makes first appearance at food exhibition "Oishii Expo 2026 Autumn/Winter"! Showcasing carefully selected food and sake and unique initiatives
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株式会社信濃屋食品 made its first appearance at the exhibition "Oishii Expo 2026 Autumn/Winter" hosted by PR TIMES, introducing products such as wooden-barrel-brewed soy sauce mixed nuts, Matsusaka beef roast beef, and its own imported Champagne.
Facts
19 stores in total
Thursday, Oct. 15
A total of 277 media representatives
When it was first released in 2018
Only 1 to 1.5%* exist
Cumulative sales of more than 250,000 units
So good you wouldn't believe it costs 5,000 yen or less
Rina Inoue's first fan event confirmed! [Correction included]
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Rina Inoue, formerly of Sakurazaka46, will hold her first fan event at Yurakucho Asahi Hall on Jan. 30, 2027. A fan meeting will be held in the daytime and a birthday event at night, with a ticket price of 8,000 yen including tax. The organizer is 株式会社ミックスゾーン.
Nov. 8 (Sun): Holding the "Hotscape Special Match" at 栃木シティフットボールクラブ vs RB大宮アルディージャ!
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株式会社ホットスケープ will hold the "Hotscape Special Match" at the Meiji Yasuda J2 League match "栃木シティフットボールクラブ vs RB大宮アルディージャ" to be held in Tochigi City on Nov. 8, 2026, featuring a food drive and an experiential game using 3D technology.
Women's fishing wear brand "Shipsmast" launches new breathable waterproof pants that work as overpants for both fishing and everyday use
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From the women's fishing wear brand "Shipsmast" of 株式会社プラスエム, the breathable waterproof overpants "PTL07" will go on sale on Nov. 2, 2026. The price is 22,000 yen including tax, with a 10% discount for set purchases.
Lutron Asuka to exhibit at "JAPAN BUILD TOKYO 2026" and unveil new "Palladiom Drapery" in Japan for the first time
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ルートロン アスカ株式会社, the Japanese subsidiary of US-based Lutron Electronics, will exhibit at the "11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Dec. 2026 and unveil its new motorized curtain rail "Palladiom Drapery" in Japan for the first time.
[Event Report] Mikey Sano speaks at investment seminar hosted by Sakura Invest, explaining investment strategies in light of the AI bubble's outlook and US-China tensions
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Mikey Sano, representative of 株式会社らぷたす, spoke at a web seminar hosted by 株式会社さくらインベスト on Oct. 1, 2026, explaining investment strategies in light of the outlook for the AI bubble and US-China tensions.
防災庁 announces "Urgent Request for Thorough Advance Disaster Preparedness." Are you stocked for 7 days? Campaign launched to stock up on disaster supplies at a discount at the disaster-prevention e-commerce site "アウトドア119"!
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Following the urgent request from 防災庁, キャンピングカー株式会社 is running a campaign at "アウトドア119" offering 5% off disaster supplies (up to 8,500 yen off).
"Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026" draws record 172,000 visitors under clear autumn skies - Sharp increase in overseas participants enjoying cosplay and photography across the language barrier
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"Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026," organized by 株式会社ドワンゴ and others, was held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 and drew a record 172,000 visitors. Overseas participants increased 1.7 times from the previous year, and events included cosplay parades and Japanese culture experience workshops.
Facts
172,000 people
Entering its 13th year
1.7 times the previous year
About 400 cosplayers
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、株式会社アニメイト、株式会社ハコスタ、株式会社サンシャインシティ、豊島区、アニメイトホールディングス、NTE: Neverness to Everness、Delta Force、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、鳴潮、SANKYO、キャラぷ/、株式会社バンタン、全薬工業株式会社、ニチバン株式会社、meichu、荒野行動、acosta!、池袋インバウンド推進協力会、一般社団法人Hareza池袋エリアマネジメント、インスタベース/、ポケトーク株式会社、東京力車、COSPLAY MODE/、世界コスプレサミット、ニコニコ
ABEMA will stream live, exclusively and free of charge, all 14 stages of the large-scale event "Animate Girls Festival 2026" to be held in Ikebukuro on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. During the event, programs will also be simulcast and promoted via large monitors and advertisements at the アニメイト Ikebukuro main store.
[Limited time 50% OFF] RebotAi's 10-inch Android tablet now 11,999 yen! Make daily video viewing and web searches even easier
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RebotAi's 10-inch Android tablet is on sale on Amazon.co.jp at a limited-time 50% off, for 11,999 yen. It features Android 16, Gemini AI support, memory equivalent to up to 24GB, 64GB of storage (expandable via microSD), a 6000mAh battery, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
Facts
11,999 yen
50% OFF
Regular price: 23,999 yen
10-inch
Android 16
Equivalent to up to 24GB
64GB of built-in storage
Up to 1TB
6000mAh
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google
株式会社Beekle has signed a partnership agreement with Zilliz Inc., the developer of the vector database Milvus, and has strengthened the quality and technical support framework of its "Zero Start" verification service, which has an initial cost of 0 yen.
Facts
October 2026
0 yen initial cost
Used by more than 10 companies
Starting from 1,000,000 yen on a small scale
3,000,000 to 6,000,000 yen from PoC to production operation
[NPO法人生態会] Surpasses 100 donors for the second consecutive year! Moving forward toward obtaining certified NPO status
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NPO法人生態会 received support from 127 people in its 8th term as well in its "100 Donors Project" aimed at obtaining certified NPO status, surpassing its goal for the second consecutive year. Supporting members and general supporters account for 56.7% of supporters, and startup companies for 9.4%, among others, showing that understanding of the Kansai startup ecosystem is spreading.
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 introduces a VIP dome exclusive to Shin-Toyosu and handmade workshops at Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park
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東京クリスマーマーケット実行委員会 announced that at "Tokyo Christmas Market 2026," it will provide a VIP dome at the Shin-Toyosu venue and workshops at both the Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park venues.
[札幌みその] 7 days only! "Sapporo Rich Miso Ramen" and "Spicy Umami Miso Ramen" are 100 yen off for a limited time! Nov. 2 (Mon) to Nov. 8 (Sun), 2026!
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At "札幌みその Gotanda branch," operated by 株式会社グランキュイジーヌ, a campaign will run for a limited period from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026, offering 100 yen off "Sapporo Rich Miso Ramen" and "Spicy Umami Miso Ramen."
[アパマンショップ] Tokyo Christmas Market 2026: A VIP dome exclusive to 4 domes appears at Shin-Toyosu
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APAMAN株式会社 is introducing the VIP dome at the Shin-Toyosu venue and the workshops at both venues, as part of its cooperation in hosting and promoting "Tokyo Christmas Market 2026."
[Entertainment Asia] November new releases "Fuku no Kami no Yomeiri," "Tsuki ni Saku Hana no Gotoku," "Shoushin," and "Tenkei Ibunroku" now streaming with all episodes included in the subscription!
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株式会社エスピーオー announced that on Prime Video's subscription "Entertainment Asia," new releases "Fuku no Kami no Yomeiri," "Shoushin: Court Revenge Bell Echoes" and "Tenkei Ibunroku" will begin streaming in November, and "Tsuki ni Saku Hana no Gotoku" will return. Asian dramas are available for unlimited viewing for 660 yen per month (tax included).
Facts
New in November
12 drama awards
Over 13.6 billion streams recorded
Obtained at 16, a record as the youngest ever
660 yen per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスピーオー、Prime Video、Amazon、Maisong Film Investment(Shanghai)Co.Ltd、Hainan Lingxi film Co.Ltd、Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group Ltd、HS Entertainment Group Incorporated、Youku Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.、BEIJING IQIYI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Recruitment cost per hire cut from about 1 million yen to about 23,000 yen. The "job satisfaction" challenge that came into view afterward. Sketch launches free individual consultations for logistics and transport companies
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株式会社スケッチ will start free individual consultations on employee development and creating job satisfaction for logistics and transport company executives from Nov. 2, 2026, limited to the first 3 companies. This is based on its experience addressing the "job satisfaction" challenge that emerged after a significant reduction in recruitment cost per hire at A社, a logistics company in the Hokuriku region that it supported.
Just ask ChatGPT or Claude to "make it" and a 3D video is done. JANCTION Render, which can be started with no monthly contract and no card, begins commercial rollout
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ジャスミーラボ株式会社 has begun the commercial rollout of JANCTION Render, a cloud GPU rendering service that can be operated from AI agents such as ChatGPT and Claude. It is a prepaid system with no monthly contract and offers free credits that let users get started without registering a credit card, simplifying 3D video creation.
Am Amp releases a fan-participation game commemorating 1 million views of the music video "Heart ni Anzen Pin o Sashite"! Cumulative points unlock various original content, including an unreleased music video
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Alternative rock band Am Amp has released a fan-participation browser game to commemorate the music video "Heart ni Anzen Pin o Sashite" surpassing 1 million views. Cumulative points unlock content such as an unreleased music video. A CD release and a tour of 5 cities nationwide are also in progress.
[Japan's Best Starry Sky] Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture: TV anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Suuhime Chōso Torikae-den~" x "Star Village ACHI" collaboration, cast appearance event to be held
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As part of the collaboration between the TV anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga ~Suuhime Chōso Torikae-den~" and "Star Village ACHI" in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, a cast appearance event will be held on Nov. 14, 2026.
The World of Music Taught by Akinori Nakagawa: AOI Pro.-produced "SCORE!! ~Musical friends~ 2027" to be staged at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in January 2027!
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The musical "SCORE!! ~Musical friends~ 2027," co-hosted by 株式会社AOI Pro. and 株式会社サンライズプロモーション and supervised by Akinori Nakagawa, will be staged at Nippon Seinenkan Hall from Jan. 9, 2027.
Special commemorative issue for Giants' new manager Matsui goes on sale
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報知新聞社 will sell a special issue commemorating Hideki Matsui's appointment as the Giants' new manager at Giants Town, concession stands inside the stadium, and Yahoo!ショップ.
Special program celebrating the birthday of Mash, protagonist of the hugely popular "abnormal magic fantasy" "Mashle: Magic and Muscles," to air exclusively and free on ABEMA at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11! Latest information on Season 3 to be revealed for the first time in the program
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ABEMA will air exclusively and free a special program celebrating the birthday of Mash, protagonist of the anime "Mashle: Magic and Muscles," on Nov. 11, 2026. The latest information on Season 3 will also be revealed for the first time.
Global AI data center power infrastructure market projected to expand to 30.7 billion US dollars in 2034 — growing at an 11.0% annual rate amid surging generative AI and GPU demand
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According to a research report by Stratistics MRC, driven by surging demand for generative AI and GPUs, the global AI data center power infrastructure market is projected to grow from 13.3 billion US dollars in 2026 to 30.7 billion US dollars in 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. North America is expected to be the largest market, while Asia-Pacific is expected to show the highest growth rate.
Facts
30.7 billion US dollars
2034
13.3 billion US dollars
2026
About 415 TWh
2024
About 945 TWh
2030
1.9 billion US dollars
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC、IEA、Vertiv、Schneider Electric、Eaton、ABB、GE Vernova、Siemens、nVent Electric、Delta Electronics、Caterpillar、Cummins、Legrand、三菱電機、Generac Power Systems、Powell Industries、Bloom Energy、Constellation Energy、Vistra Corp.、NextEra Energy、Solar Turbines
EBM turns on-site "wouldn't it be nice if" ideas into products. Winners of the "Kitchen Supplies Idea Contest" announced
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江部松商事 selected the winners of its Kitchen Supplies Idea Contest, which solicited ideas from the food service field (1 Grand Prix winner and 2 Excellence Award winners), and held an awards ceremony. The Grand Prix entry is scheduled to be commercialized as a private-brand product of the company.
Handwritten paper x voice recording x GPT-5. The dream smart notebook "fitn Focus" launches on Makuake on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 11:00. A limited-time 2,000 yen OFF coupon is now being distributed!
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株式会社RT will release the smart notebook "fitn Focus," which combines handwritten notes with voice recording and features GPT-5 integration, on Makuake at 11:00 on Nov. 5. Up to 40% OFF and a 2,000 yen OFF coupon are being distributed.
Global advanced semiconductor packaging market forecast to expand to 79.4 billion US dollars in 2034 ― Growing at a CAGR of 7.6% driven by demand for AI and high-performance computing
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According to a report by Stratistics Market Research Consulting, the global advanced semiconductor packaging market is forecast to expand to 79.4 billion US dollars in 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. Demand for AI and high-performance computing is the driving factor.
Facts
79.4 billion US dollars
2034
44.2 billion US dollars in 2026
Plans to invest an additional 15 million US dollars
Popular naengmyeon and galbi from Seoul, South Korea come to Tokyo! A 6-day-only POP-UP opens at Takanawa Gateway from Nov. 7
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South Korea's 株式会社チョンスエフアンドビー and 合同会社ロチャ will hold a "冷麺toカルビ" POP-UP event at Takanawa Gateway from Nov. 7, 2026, offering an experience ahead of the opening of the Kyoto store.
Japan Tax Education Council partners with tax accountant Shinya Ohshiro, who promotes RPA use at accounting firms — advancing the training of tax accountants who support corporate growth through business transformation
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一般社団法人日本税育協議会 is partnering with Shinya Ohshiro, representative of 税理士法人リライアンス, to strengthen tax accountants' ability to support management through operational efficiency gained from RPA use, and to advance activities that support corporate growth.
Attention is growing for the reissued record player "GP-N3BT-R" ahead of Record Day (Nov. 3). It has reached its funding goal on CAMPFIRE! With 12 days left until the project ends, it is the final spurt.
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株式会社太知ホールディングス announced that the project for the reissued record player "GP-N3BT-R," running on CAMPFIRE ahead of Record Day (Nov. 3), reached its funding goal on Sept. 25. With 12 days remaining until the project ends, it is making a final spurt.
Facts
Reached the funding goal on Sept. 25
3-way installation: wall-mounted, leaning, or tabletop
[TAC Civil Service] Those unsure about self-study are welcome too! Online information session "Teach Me from Zero! Civil Service!" to be held Monday, 11/9
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online information session on Nov. 9, 2026, for people ranging from those considering the civil service exam to those who have decided to take it. Instructor Akira Aragaki will lead the session, explaining the appeal of civil service work, the exam system, and TAC's curriculum.
MORISAKI WIN has announced a classical concert tour, "MORISAKI WIN CLASSICS," for spring 2027. Performances will be held in 3 cities, Tokyo, Osaka and Shizuoka, and ticket sales information has also been released.
No. 1 of all time in CAMPFIRE's "Game & Service Development" category! The "Uta Macross" revival project ends its crowdfunding with 254.07 million yen in total support from 8,356 backers!!
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AUGUST株式会社 ran a project on CAMPFIRE to revive the offline version of "Uta Macross," which ended with 254.07 million yen in total support from 8,356 backers.
Community revitalization cooperation volunteers from パンクチュアル arrive in Bihoro, Hokkaido
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株式会社パンクチュアル, a regional trading company, dispatched 3 employees to Bihoro, Hokkaido as community revitalization cooperation volunteers, and their letters of appointment were handed over on Nov. 2, 2026. Based at "Bihoro Midori no Mura" and "KITEN," they will engage in duties such as facility operation and promoting relocation and settlement.
Will sodium-ion batteries be the next-generation frontrunner? Webinar to examine the trade-off between resource constraints and performance
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ジャパンブランディング株式会社, the exclusive Japan distributor of GUS Technology energy storage batteries, will hold a webinar on sodium-ion batteries in late November 2026. Against the backdrop of lithium resource constraints, it will explain the current state of NEDO's budget investment in research and development of next-generation sodium-ion batteries, as well as the technical advantages and disadvantages for grid-scale energy storage batteries.
Facts
Late November 2026
July 2026
One of the 3 battery systems covered
The budget for fiscal 2026 alone is 1.95 billion yen
The project period is planned from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2027
China accounts for more than 60% of battery cell production
Date and time: Late November 2026, 19:00-20:00 (planned)
株式会社JPF announced that it will hold the mountain bike experience event "JPF Presents MTB Challenge 2026 5th Matsusaka Stage" in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2026. The event will feature a kids' race for elementary school students and an endurance race open to all ages, and will also offer rental bikes and lessons by former professional riders.
ドクターリセラ to launch 3 types of sparkling "~Special Winter Collection~ Limited Coffret Sets" for the holiday season on Nov. 2 (Mon.)!
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ドクターリセラ will launch 3 types of "~Special Winter Collection~ Limited Coffret Sets" for the holiday season on Nov. 2. Sets A and C will be sold exclusively at salons, while Set B will be sold at salons and the official online shop.
Trendy sweet "Shanghai mochi" is now part of the campaign! A chance to stock up on new products at a discount with 冷TAKU
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On the food-ingredient purchasing site 冷TAKU, operated by 株式会社Cqree, a campaign is being held that lets buyers stock up on new products, including the trendy sweet "Shanghai mochi," at a discount. It offers a discount of up to 4,000 yen and a free banner flag for the first 10 companies.
Application support begins for the 2nd round of the "New Business Entry and Manufacturing, Commerce and Services Subsidy" call for proposals! [Subsidy Now]
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株式会社ナビット has begun application support for the 2nd round of the "New Business Entry and Manufacturing, Commerce and Services Subsidy" call for proposals. The maximum subsidy is 90 million yen, and the deadline is Dec. 25, 2026.
Facts
Up to 90 million yen
Up to 2/3
Application deadline: Dec. 25 (Fri.), 15:00
Subsidy cap: up to 35 million yen
In principle 1/2
[Subsidy cap: 70 million yen]
Average annual growth rate of value added of 4.0% or more
Latest volume in the best-selling "Onmyoji and Tengu Eyes" series, which keeps going back to press! The 6th installment, "Onmyoji and Tengu Eyes: The Lonely and the Darkness of Fragrant Wisteria," depicting everything from the prequel in which a civil-servant onmyoji meets a freelance yamabushi to the resolution of the latest supernatural case, goes on sale Nov. 20!
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マイクロマガジン社 will release the 6th installment of the "Onmyoji and Tengu Eyes" series, "―The Lonely and the Darkness of Fragrant Wisteria―," on Nov. 20, 2026, with e-book distribution starting the same day. A limited-bonus fair will also be held at participating bookstores.
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
List price: 792 yen
"Overlapping Clear Illustration Cards" (2 types in total)
[TAC Bookkeeping Exam Course] JCCI Bookkeeping Level 2 preparation now offered as an online live correspondence course! ~Connect in real time! Live lectures~
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TAC株式会社 has launched an online live correspondence course for JCCI Bookkeeping Level 2 preparation. It emphasizes features such as real-time two-way communication, recorded-lecture viewing, and visualization of study data.
[Entertainment Industry] What creators should know! Important court cases on TV programs, Part 2!! Free seminar on Nov. 16 (Mon.): "Case Law Study with Entertainment Lawyer & Producer Takashi Shinomiya"
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 16 explaining important court cases related to TV programs. The lecturer is Takashi Shinomiya, a lawyer and producer.
FREAK'S STORE, a select shop operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, designed and produced the official uniforms for "Sports Festa Koga 2026," to be held in 古河市.
Japan-born paddy weed-suppression robot "Aigamo Robo" presented at UN Biodiversity COP17, introduced to governments as a technology that achieves both methane reduction and biodiversity conservation in rice paddies
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株式会社NEWGREEN reported on the effects of methane emission reduction and biodiversity conservation by the paddy weed-suppression robot "Aigamo Robo" at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP17), currently being held in Yerevan, Armenia, and held discussions with governments and stakeholders.
Al Fakher CROWN BAR | Official Japan authorized store opens official LINE account. Offers perks such as a "Point Gacha" you can try every day and member-only early sales of new products
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HALLE株式会社 announced that the official Japan authorized store for Al Fakher CROWN BAR has opened an official LINE account, offering perks such as a point gacha that can be played every day, limited coupons, and early sales of the new model "60K".
Connecting regions through craft beer! New possibilities and appeal of area collaboration expanded by Yokohama Beer
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Yokohama Beer will release the regional collaboration beer "Amanatsu Hazy IPA" with Whale Brewing and 鯨乃町興 of Yobuko, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2026. To mark its 27th anniversary, it will also tap the "27th Anniversary Beer," co-developed with 兎田ワイナリー in Chichibu, for the first time on the same day, and has also announced "Yell," a collaboration beer with ベアレン醸造所 in Iwate Prefecture.
A quarter century developing humanoid robots that "work with people." Kawada Robotics to give a talk on the front line of practical deployment <Dec. 10, free to attend>
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At "Ipros AI-Industry World 2026," hosted by 株式会社イプロス, Kawada Robotics will give a talk on the practical deployment of humanoid robots and the quarter-century history of their development.
Mariya Yamada launches YouTube channel "Yamada Mariya's Detour Talk"
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Mariya Yamada has launched the YouTube channel "Yamada Mariya's Detour Talk," and in the first video spoke about her reasons for restarting and her recent activities.
<Event Report> Amon Miyamoto becomes special ambassador for D Clinic: "Today is the first time I've said this in front of people," candidly admits "There was a period of 2 to 3 months when I was depressed" over post-surgery ED; pelvic floor exercises: "I did all of them"
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D Clinic has appointed director Amon Miyamoto as special ambassador and announced the "MEN'S HEALTH PROJECT." Miyamoto revealed his experience with ED after prostate cancer surgery and his firsthand experience with pelvic floor training, and stressed the importance of speaking openly about men's health concerns.
Facts
6 major cities
27 years since opening
Treatment record totaling 3.6 million patients
Targeting 1,000 men
About 3 in 4 have still done nothing
About 1.2 trillion yen per year
1 in 3 people aged 40 and over
Continuing for 3 months or more is a guideline
About 30% of people have reduced erectile function
Reaching about 14 million people
1998 survey (about 11.3 million people)
Kept the number of treatments to 2
There was a period of 2 to 3 months when I was depressed
Al Fakher CROWN BAR | Japan authorized-product store officially begins wholesale sales to businesses. Opens dedicated official LINE wholesale contact channel and starts accepting transaction applications
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HALLE株式会社 has officially begun wholesale sales to businesses at the Japan authorized-product store for Al Fakher CROWN BAR. Accordingly, a dedicated official LINE wholesale channel has been opened to confirm transaction terms and accept new applications.
[October 2026 Edition] Camera and Lens Trading Ranking TOP10 announced: GR IIIx takes first place, half of TOP10 are compact digital cameras
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The TOP10 camera and lens trading ranking for October 2026 has been announced. The GR IIIx took first place, with the GR series dominating the top ranks. Compact digital cameras account for half of the TOP10, and 6 products with an average trading price of 200,000 yen or more made the ranking.
Facts
GR IIIx ranks 1st with an average trading price of 194,813 yen
5 compact digital camera products
6 products with an average trading price of 200,000 yen or more
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR takes first place with an average trading price of 171,731 yen
Special episode introducing the music that colors "STRANGER THAN HEAVEN"! "Ryu Suta TV" Episode 55 set to stream on Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社セガ announced that on Nov. 6, 2026, it will stream Episode 55 of "Ryu Suta TV," introducing the music of "STRANGER THAN HEAVEN," the latest entry in the "Yakuza" series.
[WWDJAPAN Latest Issue] Will the new form of communication known as "pickleball" become a hub for culture?
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The latest issue of WWDJAPAN features the pickleball boom and brands' entry into it, as well as the Taipei Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 collections.
TAION×LIMONTA×ROPE' exclusive items arrive! 2 styles of quilted outerwear in quality materials for enjoying lightweight winter style
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ROPE', operated by 株式会社ジュン, will release 2 styles of quilted outerwear through a collaboration between the inner-down specialty brand TAION and the Italian nylon fabric maker リモンタイースト社.
Recruiting 12 food and agriculture startups. Tokyo Metropolitan Government partnership program "ASIA Food Ecosystem Program" accompanies companies for about 2 years through local manufacturing and sales, so Asia expansion doesn't stop at "research"
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Sustainable Food Asia株式会社, as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government partnership program "TOKYO SUTEAM," has launched the overseas expansion support program "ASIA Food Ecosystem Program (AFEP)" for 12 startups in the food and agriculture sector, and is recruiting participants.
Never miss inquiries outside business hours again. XRSPACE and Canvi to hold "Perxona Webinar," featuring a live demo of building an AI customer-service avatar in 15 minutes
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XRSPACE and Canvi held a webinar on Oct. 28, 2026 on creating AI customer-service avatars, presenting a demo of building one in 15 minutes and a case study of deployment using バウンスラabbit.
Facts
Created in 15 minutes
At an exhibition, 1 avatar talked with more than 5,000 people
2026 "egg Buzzword Awards" TOP 10 announced! No. 1 is "Jōtō Kaiwai"
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The gyaru magazine egg, published by 株式会社HJ, announced the TOP 10 of the 2026 "egg Buzzword Awards." The No. 1 spot went to "Jōtō Kaiwai," a term born from a romance reality show.
Kyoto art hotel node hotel introduces Balmuda The Clock in all guest rooms
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Balmuda The Clock in Champagne Gold will be introduced in all guest rooms of node hotel in Kyoto from Nov. 4, 2026, and cumulative shipments of バルミューダ株式会社 have surpassed 7,000 units.
No suits required: report on "Night Cafe Joint Recruiting Event at Meieki," a new-style job-hunting event where participants talk over coffee. The venue cafe was full throughout, with a total of 312 seats taken
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"Mie Plus," operated by 株式会社Ｏ－ＧＯＥ, held the "Night Cafe Joint Recruiting Event at Meieki" on Oct. 30, 2026 at PRONTO, directly connected to Nagoya Station, with 16 leading companies from Mie Prefecture exhibiting, and recorded a total of 312 seats taken.
Facts
Recorded a total of 312 seats taken
16 leading companies from Mie Prefecture exhibited
Original学生1人あたりの平均訪問社数は「5.2社」
60 students came, filling the venue cafe
Original1社あたり平均19.5名の学生
About 65% of visiting students were from the class of 2028, who are career-conscious from an early stage
The third installment concluding FREAK’S STORE京都's 1st anniversary projects. A special project focusing on the outdoor brand "FILSON," founded in 1897, will be held from Thursday, Nov. 5. Don't miss this opportunity!
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FREAK’S STORE京都 will hold a special project focusing on the outdoor brand "FILSON," founded in 1897, from Nov. 5 as the third installment of its 1st anniversary projects. It will feature a visual exhibition starring Masahiro Higashide, a customer-service event by Keiji Kaneko, a talk show by Masaru Tazuke and Yuta Watanabe, and an archive exhibition of items from the 1930s to 40s.
Facts
2026 Fall & Winter season
FILSON archive from the 1930s to 40s
Companies mentioned：株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK’S STORE京都、FILSON、BOUTIQUE、FOUNDOUR、DENPA Inc.
"BRIDGE2026 AFTER PARTY" announced! Sales begin on the ローチケ・スタジアムシティアプリ!
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長崎スタジアムシティ announced that ticket sales for "BRIDGE2026 AFTER PARTY," to be held at HAPPINESS ARENA on Nov. 22, 2026, will begin on ローソンチケット and スタジアムシティアプリ. Performing artists, DJs, prices, precautions and other details are listed.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Nov. 22 (Sun.)
To 3 artist acts
4 DJs have also been confirmed to perform
It is scheduled for 23:00
From 18:00 on Monday, Nov. 2
After-party ticket (advance): 4,000 yen
After-party ticket (day-of): 5,000 yen
2 drink tickets will be provided
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ジャパネットホールディングス、長崎スタジアムシティ、ローソンチケット、スタジアムシティアプリ、株式会社リージョナルホスピタリティ長崎、株式会社リージョナルエックス長崎、CANTEEN、ISLAND STATE
At the "Ibaraki Shirasu Festival" held at 中島水産, promotional sales of "Hitachi no Kuni Shirasu" and Ibaraki-produced raw whitebait and more
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Ibaraki Prefecture will hold the "Ibaraki Shirasu Festival" at 32 stores of 中島水産, including in the Kanto region, from Nov. 5 to 7, 2026, with promotional sales of "Hitachi no Kuni Shirasu" and Ibaraki-produced raw whitebait and more.
K-POP festival held 4 times a year in Yokohama, "2026 LINKKPOP FES in TOKYO SEASON VII," to be held Friday, Dec. 11.
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LIBERA株式会社 announced that it will hold the K-POP festival "2026 LINKKPOP FES in TOKYO SEASON VII," hosted by Naturally Music, at Yokohama YTJ Hall on Dec. 11, 2026. 6 performing artist acts and the MC have been confirmed, and ticket sales have begun.
"Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prevention Symposium 2026" held; Machine Guns' Shuichi Takizawa and Yuchami call for lithium-ion battery fire prevention
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On Nov. 2, 環境省 held the "Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prevention Symposium 2026" at Tokyo Women's Plaza. Machine Guns' Shuichi Takizawa and Yuchami took the stage and called attention to the current state of fire accidents and the "3 Cs." Also announced were a brainstorming of awareness ideas for young people by CGOドットコム and LiBパートナー, collection activities in cooperation with Jリーグ clubs, and the production of a collaboration poster with the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan."
Facts
In fiscal 2025, 39,282 fire accidents, including smoke and ignition suspected to be caused by lithium-ion batteries and the like, occurred in municipalities nationwide
Of these, 9,456 involved firefighting by staff or fire brigades
"KOBE Horoamai NIGHT - SAKE & SWEET -" to be held for the first time!
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公益財団法人神戸ファッション協会 will hold "KOBE Horoamai NIGHT - SAKE & SWEET -" for the first time on Nov. 6, 2026 at "Sanchika Yume Hiroba," directly connected to Sannomiya Station. Sake from Nada, Kobe and popular sweets such as モロゾフ will be offered, with free admission and no reservation required.
Rina Inoue, formerly of Sakurazaka46, will hold her first fan event at Yurakucho Asahi Hall on Jan. 30, 2027. A fan meeting will be held in the daytime and a birthday event at night, with tickets priced at 8,800 yen for both performances.
Enjoy a cup reminiscent of the world's coffee competitions at home! Scrop launches "Barista Selection Vol. 2," a tasting comparison of 3 distinctive Colombian coffees!
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Specialty coffee shop "Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS," operated by 株式会社マルハンダイニング, has begun selling the "Competition Experience Set," which lets customers compare 3 types of Colombian coffee, as the 2nd installment of its monthly "Barista Selection" series.