[Exclusive Analysis] Comparing 2027 Entrance Exam Schedules at 7 Private Junior High Schools in Kansai: 6 Schools Hold Exams on Jan. 16, Visualizing Differences in Exam Opportunities
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An original analysis of 2027 entrance exam schedules at 7 private junior high schools in Kansai. 6 schools hold exams on Jan. 16, and the number of independent exam opportunities differs by school, ranging from 1 to 4. Multi-school application planning requires checking not only exam dates but also morning and afternoon sessions and travel time.
Facts
Fiscal 2027
6 schools on Jan. 16
3 schools each on the 17th and 18th
15 slots in total
Independent exam opportunities range from 1 to 4 slots depending on the school
"LLMO Cheki" Launches Feature to Show, by Engine and by Question, Whether Visits via AI Search Led to Inquiries
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株式会社Itera has launched the "AI Traffic Conversion Measurement" feature in its LLMO measurement and improvement tool "LLMO Cheki," effective Nov. 3, 2026. The feature shows, by engine and by question, whether visits via AI search led to inquiries and other conversions.
Facts
Available from Nov. 3, 2026
If within 30 minutes, the determination made at landing is carried over and counted
Companies mentioned：株式会社Itera、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Gemini、Copilot、Claude、Google AI Overview
[Reputed to Hit the Mark] Free Gift: Last-Minute Check for the Reiwa 8 Administrative Scrivener Exam!
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株式会社クレアール is running a campaign distributing its "Final Check Before the Actual Exam" for the Reiwa 8 Administrative Scrivener Exam free of charge until Nov. 7.
Facts
57 years of experience in qualification exam coaching
"Nara Prison Museum by 星野リゾート" ranked 20th in 日経トレンディ's "2026 Top 30 Hit Products." It has maintained a ticket sell-out rate of 99% since opening and was also praised for its ripple effect on the increase in tourists across Nara Prefecture.
[Free to Participate] Students Take On Farmers' Field Challenges with Generative AI! Applications Open for "Metagri Student Challenge 2026"
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Metagri研究所, operated by 株式会社農情人, has opened applications for the "Metagri Student Challenge 2026," a contest for students to solve farmers' on-site challenges using generative AI.
Facts
5 challenges faced by farmers and communities
Applications open from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Out of 100 points
Half, 50 points, is
Finalists (up to 6 individuals or teams in total)
As of June 2026, more than 1,300 people are participating
Meet, Talk, and Make the Next Plan: ヨイトキ Hosts an International Exchange Picnic in Yoyogi Park
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The matching app "ヨイトキ," operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社, held its first international exchange picnic at Yoyogi Park on Oct. 28, 2026, where participants socialized and made plans for dates.
Advertisers wanted! Want to run an ad at the bottom of our invoices? We've launched invoice advertising, "Invoice Sponsor."
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株式会社コピーライター has launched "Invoice Sponsor," a service that lets advertisers place ads at the bottom of invoices the company issues to its business partners, and began recruiting advertisers today.
Facts
About 100 sheets
1 year
11,111 yen (tax included)
172,000 followers
Companies mentioned：株式会社コピーライター、株式会社美和ロック、シャープ株式会社、株式会社Oh my teeth、伊良コーラ株式会社、ポモチ、リクルート、面白法人カヤック、Birdman、ローソン、広島県可部、AIクレジット、なんぼや、株式会社浅野、和歌山リア10プロジェクト、PR TIMES
14.5% of people want their partner to choose a Christmas present without asking what they want. 77.5% have felt happy about a surprise
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, conducted a survey about Christmas gifts among 200 men and women with partners. 14.5% want their partner to choose without asking what they want, and 77.5% have had the experience of feeling happy about a surprise.
Orders Are Up, But Work Isn't Getting Done. Free Illustrated Guide on Checking the Background Through the Value Chain Released
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リクエスト株式会社 has released free of charge an illustrated practical guide, "Trace the Background of Work Until the Value Is Delivered," to address the problem of rising orders but work not getting done.
[AEON Exclusive] "Godzilla"-Designed Sweatshirts and ZIP Hoodies to Go on Sale Friday, Nov. 6
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AEON will release a total of 4 types of sweatshirts and ZIP hoodies designed with Godzilla from the young casual wear specialty store "Doublefocus" on Nov. 6.
三井製薬 Publishes Official Information on High-Purity Concentrated Reishi Extract Product
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三井製薬株式会社 has published official information on its high-purity concentrated reishi extract product on its website. It explains the food-drug classification of the raw material and the current state of research, and organizes the product overview (including a content of 37.80 g).
Why Run? At a Shizuoka Small Factory, 1 in 5 Employees Has Completed a Full Marathon.
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杉村精工株式会社, a small factory in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is promoting a "small factory x sports" culture to refresh the image of manufacturing and support health. 6 employees ran in the Shimada Oigawa Marathon held in Oct. 2026, and all finished. The challenge, which included 5 first-timers, led to the launch of an in-house running club, "Team SSR," and the company is seeing more job applications and advancing local partnerships.
Hakata Old Town Lighting Walk 2026 Final Day Is Today!
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The Hakata Old Town Lighting Walk 2026 is in its 19th year. Today is the final day, and a "Wako performance" will be held at Zendoji Temple. A ticket is required for entry, and hours vary by venue.
Born at a sawmill in Minamiaizu: incense "Yakuboku-ko" made from domestic hardwood wood powder, pre-orders open from Nov. 3
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オグラ, a sawmill in Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, will begin pre-order sales on Nov. 3 of the incense "Yakuboku-ko," made from the wood powder of domestic hardwood.
Gomumari launches business AI agent for "payment reconciliation"
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ゴムマリ株式会社 announced that it will begin offering, from Nov. 3, 2026, its "Payment Reconciliation AI Agent," a business AI agent that mechanically matches bank deposit and withdrawal statements against accounts receivable and invoice data. Initial design costs start from 200,000 yen and monthly operating costs from 30,000 yen, with no changes to existing systems required.
Facts
Begins from Nov. 3, 2026
occurring an average of 2,524 times per month
an average of 173 hours per month for processing
is said to require 446 hours per month
to 690 accounting staff
71.7% feel this task is a problem
88.0% answered that they confirm their company's incoming payments visually
Introduction starts from 200,000 yen for initial design
【Say goodbye to cloud fees and data leak worries】No internet connection needed; automatically back up photos by charging your smartphone every night with the "Qubii" series. Black Friday underway at the official store, with limited sets up to 30% OFF!
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Maktar, a smartphone accessory brand from Taiwan, is holding "Maktar Black Friday" at its official online store. The Qubii series is on sale at up to 30% OFF, offering products that automatically back up photos without needing an internet connection.
Bone conduction x air conduction, plus 4 LED modes! New-sensation open-ear earphones "X76 Glow" debut on Makuake today! Up to 40% OFF right now!
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株式会社RT has launched on Makuake the open-ear earphones "X76 Glow," which combine bone conduction and air conduction and feature 4 LED modes. An early-bird price campaign of up to 40% OFF is under way.
Supporting the balance of childcare, caregiving and treatment with work becomes a new area of expertise for HR and General Affairs departments. THE CARE announces new brand message "HR and General Affairs + 3"
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株式会社WithMidwife will announce the new brand message "HR and General Affairs + 3 (Plus San)" on Nov. 3, 2026, marking the 5th anniversary of its corporate work-life balance support service THE CARE, and will renew its logo and web page.
Facts
5th anniversary of service launch
Nov. 3, 2026
Original1社につき3人以上
24.75 million women
27.25 million women
an increase of 2.5 million
31.96 million men
31.6 million men
a decrease of 360,000
51.5% of female employees
Male childcare leave uptake rate: 50.9% in fiscal 2025
about 3.18 million business caregivers
economic loss of about 9.1 trillion yen
Workers feeling strong anxiety, worries or stress: 67.5%
ジルスチュアート ビューティ, a brand of 株式会社コーセー, will release the holiday gift collection "Dream Night Princess," themed on a ball in a dream world, in limited quantities from Nov. 13.
Facts
4,950 yen (4,500 yen excluding tax)
Treatment hair mist 60mL
Body cream 75g
3,630 yen (3,300 yen excluding tax)
Body scrub 65g
1,980 yen (1,800 yen excluding tax)
For customers purchasing 7,700 yen or more including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー、ジルスチュアート ビューティ、JILL STUART Beauty
<THE GOLD ONLINE Fes 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Saturday, Nov. 7, ACROS Fukuoka, venue-only special lecture by "kenmo"
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold "THE GOLD ONLINE Fes 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka" at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026, featuring a venue-only special lecture by kenmo.
N+ Holds "Black Friday" Starting Nov. 9 (Mon.)! Outerwear for the Coming Season and Popular Winter Pants at Special Limited-Time Prices
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Kabushiki Kaisha N Plus (株式会社Nプラス) will hold a "Black Friday Sale" at N+ stores nationwide and on ニトリネット from Nov. 9 to 30, 2026, selling popular items such as warm outerwear and pants at special prices.
[星のや沖縄] Wrapped in the Life-Giving Light of the Sun, a Winter Good-Fortune Journey Wishing for Luck: "Kisshō Wakatīda Stay" Offered
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星野リゾート will offer the winter good-fortune journey "Kisshō Wakatīda Stay" at 星のや沖縄 from Dec. 11, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2027. It includes live performances of Ryukyuan classical music, a special breakfast, afternoon tea using月桃 (shell ginger), and a bingata picture-letter workshop.
Announcement of Player Registration Under the Youth Development Special Designation (Takuma Yahagi)
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シーホース三河 announced that it has registered U18 player Takuma Yahagi under the B.LEAGUE "Youth Development Special Designation" for the 2026-27 season, and that he will accompany the team at home games starting Oct. 31, 2026.
Fully Automated Browser-Operating AI "Cowork" Now Highlights the Page It Is Operating
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株式会社ナレッジセンス has released a new feature in "Cowork," the browser-operation function of its enterprise AI agent "ChatSense," that highlights the page being operated with a frame and a banner.
For Companies Looking to Grow Sales: Leave Your Sales Challenges to Us, Down to the Entire "Sales Division." Sales Studio AKAMEDIA Launches Top-Tier Sales Support Service GROWTH PLAN!!
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アカメディア株式会社 has begun offering "GROWTH PLAN," the top-tier plan of Sales Studio AKAMEDIA, for companies aiming to expand sales and strengthen their sales capabilities. The service is a sales growth service that supports everything from market analysis to closing, and a dedicated team can start in as little as 3 days.
Facts
As little as 3 days
Companies mentioned：アカメディア株式会社、Sales Studio AKAMEDIA
Lake Biwa's Largest Festival "MUTA CLASSIC 2026" to Be Held
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88 BASSBOAT, operated by エルアイビーリゾート株式会社, will host "MUTA CLASSIC 2026," a bass fishing tournament to be held on Lake Biwa on Nov. 14 and 15. With total attendance expected to reach 4,000 people, it will also feature events such as a dance show and gourmet booths.
From Conferences to Experiences and Exhibitions Open to Everyone. With the City of Shibuya as the Stage, "SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK 2026" Opens to Meet Diverse Ideas and Create the Next Action!
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一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン will hold "SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK 2026" jointly with 渋谷区 from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026. Under the theme "BE A CHANGE-MAKER.", it will feature conferences, exhibitions, a dance festival, and more.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、渋谷区、一般財団法人渋谷区観光協会、一般社団法人渋谷再開発協会、一般財団法人渋谷区スポーツ協会、東急不動産株式会社、株式会社ODORIBA、一般社団法人日本財団DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS、トヨタ自動車株式会社、大広フェムテック・フェムケアラボ、一般社団法人SOCIAL WORKEEERZ、一般社団法人北海道インクルーシブダンス協会、株式会社ジョイントワークス、一般社団法人日本アダプテッドダンス協会、ドットカラーダンススタジオ、EN325
A holiday collection inspired by Italian winter nights arrives from BONAVENTURA, a luxury brand from Milan, Italy
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BONAVENTURA, a luxury brand from Milan, Italy, will release its 2026 holiday collection "Notte," inspired by winter night scenes, on Nov. 5, 2026. The lineup includes 3 limited colors, charms, and a special shopping bag.
Introduces the launch commemorative event and product details for the tablet "Headwolf F9" sold by Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd. It features an 8.8-inch 2.5K display, Android 16, and LTE support, and a limited-quantity coupon is being distributed.
Facts
Limited-quantity, limited-time 22000 yen coupon distribution!
First 50 customers
A portable 8.8 inches
Beautiful 2.5K, 90Hz display
Smooth 90Hz display
High-definition image quality of 344PPI
Brightness 400cd/m²
85% color gamut
Contrast ratio 1200:1
Nano SIM×2
Uses Android 16 as its OS
CPU is UNISOC T7300
4GB memory
128GB storage
TFカード can be expanded up to 2TB
Large 7200mAh battery
Approx. 6 to 8 hours of playback
MP3 playback for approx. 12 hours
Approx. 650 hours of normal sleep standby
Weighs about 325g
7.9mm thin
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、Headwolf、楽天市場、Google Play、UNISOC
[Autumn Deal] Care Worker Practical Training Course: first 10 applicants per school who apply online by Nov. 30 get a 500-yen QUO Card; eligible course for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefit, which covers up to 80% of tuition
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株式会社アメイジュ is running its "Autumn Deal" campaign for the Care Worker Practical Training Course from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, giving a 500-yen QUO Card to the first 10 online applicants at each school. The course is eligible for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefit, which can cover up to 80%.
人類みな麺類 collaborates with 炭匠 御厨. A bowl featuring Kano jidori chicken thigh chashu and Mikuriya's special tsukune will be served on Nov. 3, limited to 100 servings
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UNCHI株式会社 announced that it will serve a collaboration ramen with Michelin Guide-listed 炭匠 御厨 on Nov. 3, 2026, limited to 100 servings.
[Daimaru Kobe] お茶の伊藤園 opens a new concept shop exclusive to 大丸神戸店, 〈TEA DIARY produced by 伊藤園〉!
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お茶の伊藤園 will open the limited concept shop "TEA DIARY produced by 伊藤園" on the first basement floor of 大丸神戸店 on Nov. 4. Features include package designs drawn by Kobe-based illustrator Aya Arimura and a tiered-price product lineup.
[First time at Nagoya's 星が丘テラス] MY ONLY FRAGRANCE to hold a 7-day POPUP starting Nov. 4 (Wed.)
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株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト, which operates the Kyoto-born custom fragrance specialty store MY ONLY FRAGRANCE, will hold a limited-time POPUP store at 星が丘テラス in eastern Nagoya for 7 days from Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 4 (Wed.) to Nov. 10 (Tue.), 2026
Takes about 30 minutes
10ml from 3,000 yen
50ml from 6,500 yen
100ml from 8,000 yen
Original1回1,000円（税込）
More than 110.43 million fragrance combinations
Operates 15 stores in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト、MY ONLY FRAGRANCE、星が丘テラス、名古屋栄店
Vsinger production "リズプロ｜Rhythm-Garden Project" to hold auditions for new affiliated artists starting Nov. 3!
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Vsinger production "Rhythm-Garden Project（リズプロ）" will hold auditions for new affiliated Vsingers starting Nov. 3, 2026. The auditions target female singers aged 18 to 28, and applications are accepted until Jan. 31, 2027.
New food possibilities opened by koji, and the value of the people who support food manufacturing
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村井三左衛門, the 29th head of 株式会社糀屋三左衛門, spoke in two sessions, on developing barley koji beer and on making food manufacturing sites visible, at "Meguru-meku Nihon no Shokutaku Kaigi 2026 -FOOD COMMONS-", held in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Sept. 29, 2026.
Facts
Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
More than 3,000 companies nationwide
Manufacturers in more than 40 countries, centered on brewing
Can you start SASE while keeping your VPN? Webinar explaining a phased SASE rollout to be held Nov. 10
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かもめエンジニアリング株式会社 will hold a free webinar on Nov. 10, 2026 explaining the approach of introducing SASE in phases while keeping the VPN. According to National Police Agency data, ransomware damage in the first half of 2026 was the highest on record, and it is pointed out that about 50% of intrusion entry points were VPN devices.
Confirming healthy rearing through the taste of TKG: a full course of "direct-from-farm eggs" to enjoy in Suwa, Nov. 11 (Wed.) [Yamanashi/Nagano]
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Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union Yamanashi Nagano will hold an event on Nov. 11 at the Suwa Center, with an online link to 髙橋洋平, representative director of 株式会社花園たまや, explaining the production background of "direct-from-farm eggs." Participants will taste dishes such as egg on rice and chawanmushi and learn about the henhouse environment and rearing conditions.
Facts
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
From 10:30 to 12:30
About 15 users
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
12 member co-ops; total business revenue of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Child-rearing support event in Yamanashi City: tasting original products for infants and toddlers and art activities, Nov. 13 (Fri.) [Yamanashi/Nagano]
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Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union Yamanashi Nagano will hold the child-rearing support event "yumyum Festa" at Yamanashi City Hall on Nov. 13. It will include tastings of original products, art activities and live performances, and is funded by a grant from パルシステム共済協同組合連合会.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13
11:00 to 13:00
About 25 groups, 60 people
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Green tea, hojicha and genmaicha: comparing organically grown teas alongside sweets in Suwa, Nov. 12 (Thu.) [Yamanashi/Nagano]
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Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union Yamanashi Nagano will hold an event on Nov. 12 at the Suwa Center to compare organically grown teas produced by 株式会社水宗園本舗.
Facts
From 10:30
Until 12:30
About 15 users
For more than 20 years
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
[Bringing more than 30 brands to Japan] NMT Japan becomes the official Japan distributor of Body Art Alliance
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株式会社NMT Japan has become the official Japan distributor of Body Art Alliance (BAA) and will expand its handling from the art makeup field to the body tattoo field. It plans to begin recruiting sales agents and business partners nationwide from January 2027.
Facts
2023
January 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社 NMT Japan、NMT Japan、Body Art Alliance、BAA、Perma Blend、Microbeau、Vertix、World Famous、Kuro Sumi、Black Buddha、FK Iron、Darklab、Peak Needles、DORANDA GLOBAL TRADING FZC、NMT India Pvt. Ltd.、J&C Medical Inc.、ドランダコンサルティング株式会社、NMT Group
Milan, Italy-born luxury brand BONAVENTURA to open a new store in Marunouchi Building on Nov. 3, 2026 (Tue., holiday)
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Milan, Italy-born luxury brand BONAVENTURA will open a new store, "BONAVENTURA Marunouchi Building Store," on the 2nd floor of the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2026.
[Free to join] Digital stamp rally "HATAVENTURE!" to tour 6 municipalities in Kochi Prefecture's Hata area ahead of the 2028 NHK Taiga drama "Jon-man"
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Ahead of the 2028 NHK Taiga drama "John Man," a digital stamp rally called "HATAVENTURE!" covering the 6 municipalities of the Hata area in Kochi Prefecture will be held from Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027. Participation is free.
Drone Soccer Toyoake Class officially starts on Nov. 3, with cooperation from NPO 特定非営利活動法人えんとかく
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特定非営利活動法人えんとかく will cooperate with the first trial session of the "Drone Soccer Toyoake Class," to be held in Toyoake City on Nov. 3, 2026. It is organized by 日本ドローンサッカー連盟愛知第２支部 and 合同会社あうん.
ISSEI, Japan's most-subscribed video creator, gets a major break on morning NHK Educational TV! Collaboration song "Happy Video Maker" chosen as November's "learning song," streaming starts Nov. 3
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GIVER株式会社 announced that ISSEI, a creator with more than 75 million YouTube subscribers, will appear in a special segment of NHK Educational TV's "The Wakey Show" and release the collaboration song "Happy Video Maker" on Nov. 3.
Facts
More than 75 million channel subscribers
Streaming will begin at 0:00 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
One-day-only marché at a furniture factory founded 99 years ago! An open factory marché gathering 14 groups from Minamikawachi, "Minamikawachi Furniture and Living 3," to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Kanata Seisakusho furniture factory in Tondabayashi, Osaka Prefecture
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On Dec. 5, 2026, when it marks 99 years since its founding, 株式会社カナタ製作所 will hold "Minamikawachi Furniture and Living 3" at its own factory in Tondabayashi, Osaka Prefecture. 14 groups from the Minamikawachi area will exhibit, with factory tours, workshops such as cushion cover making, and an outlet sale.
The 1954 Godzilla on the back. A Fukui dinosaur school bag specialty store collaborates with 東宝 on the "Godzilla School Bag," with an early preview on its website on Nov. 3!
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山耕株式会社 of Fukui Prefecture will release the "Godzilla School Bag Series" for the 2028 school year entrants, a collaboration with 東宝. Featuring designs such as the original 1954 Godzilla, it will be previewed on Nov. 3, with reservations opening in January 2027.
Facts
The price is 93,500 yen (tax included).
It weighs about 1,300 g
Early preview date: Tuesday (holiday), Nov. 3, 2026
"Freely Customizable! Koya Tofu Recipe Contest" to be held
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全国凍豆腐工業協同組合連合会 will hold the "Freely Customizable! Koya Tofu Recipe Contest" to spread the appeal of koya tofu. Research by 信州大学 and 旭松食品 has revealed that resistant protein promotes GLP-1 production in the intestinal tract.
Expanding to 146 classrooms nationwide: ベスト個別, which supports the learning of elementary, junior high and high school students, enters Hyogo Prefecture for the first time, opening 2 new classrooms in Hyogo and Hiroshima
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株式会社ベストコ opened 1 classroom in Himeji City, marking the first entry of its one-on-one tutoring school ベスト個別 into Hyogo Prefecture, and 1 classroom in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, expanding its nationwide footprint to 10 prefectures and 146 classrooms.
Hidakaya, marking its 80th anniversary, develops products with the next generation of the community: students of 近畿大学附属和歌山中学校 present "Onigiri of the World," to be commercialized for in-store sales on Nov. 21
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株式会社ヒダカヤ has developed "Onigiri of the World" jointly with students of 近畿大学附属和歌山中学校 and will sell it at its Kuroda store on Nov. 21, 2026.
Gomumari launches business AI agent for "accounts receivable management"
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will begin offering an AI agent for accounts receivable management, the "Accounts Receivable Management AI Agent," on Nov. 3, 2026. Initial setup costs start from 500,000 yen, and monthly operation from 50,000 yen.
Facts
Begins from Nov. 3, 2026
A 2024 survey of 519 people working in wholesale and manufacturing
60.7% in wholesale
and 55.5% in manufacturing
Deployment starts from 500,000 yen for initial setup
Explainer: The world's first on-chain loan secured by ships — the progress of Galactica's "Pegasus" 3 deals
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The third deal of "Pegasus," a ship-finance tokenization product jointly developed by Kaia DLT Foundation and Galactica, closed in October 2026. Galactica is an RWA issuer established in Singapore together with Indonesian shipping company PT Pelayaran Korindo, and aims to expand Asian real-asset-backed private credit in the on-chain RWA market.
Facts
The on-chain RWA market is worth about 34 billion US dollars
As of Sept. 15, 2026, on-chain RWA stood at 34.18 billion US dollars
Of this, bonds and MMFs account for 18.29 billion US dollars
Indonesia is an archipelagic nation made up of more than 17,000 islands
According to industry estimates, domestically flagged ships exceed 12,000 vessels
More than half are over 25 years old
Korindoグループ has operated in Indonesia since 1969
For shipowners who need bridge financing of 1 million to 5 million US dollars
Pegasus 1: 145,000 CBM LNG carrier
Pegasus 1: ... / 25 million US dollars, InvestaX
Pegasus 2: ... / 1.5 million US dollars, InvestaX
Pegasus 3: General cargo ship "MV Sun Ocean" (7,107 DWT
Appraised value: 3.1 million US dollars)
Pegasus 3: ... / 1.6 million US dollars
Including 16 ocean-going vessels and 9 tug-and-barge units
Including 9 tug-and-barge units
Within a group operating a total of 26 vessels
For operators, whether a 120-day financing can be put together in a matter of weeks
The share of capital actually being used on-chain is about 12% across RWA as a whole, but
in private credit it stands at 49.67%
Yields are in the 3% range for tokenized government bonds
and are said to be roughly 8 to 12% for private credit
Drafting certified mail at about 1/7 the price of an administrative scrivener. Just answer questions and AI formats it according to the rules: "Sashidasu"
[Recharge WiFi] New 5G x Wi-Fi 6 mobile router arrives! Equipped with wired LAN and touch panel, supports 3 domestic carriers and 106 countries overseas
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株式会社カウスメディア has released "M5," a new mobile router supporting 5G and Wi-Fi 6, under its "Recharge Mobile" brand. It is equipped with a touch panel and wired LAN, and supports 3 domestic carriers and 106 countries overseas.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon from 11/4] Coupons and 2x points! Vegan sweets and food that are 100% plant-based, free of dairy and eggs, become even better value | MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場
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The "MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場 store," operated by イージーリンク株式会社, will run a campaign of 2 times points on all products and coupons for new and repeat customers, timed with the "楽天市場 Shopping Marathon" starting Nov. 4, 2026.
[Ramen Kairikiya] One week only! All ramen varieties 110 yen off the tax-inclusive price! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya "Takatsuki Store" (Takatsuki, Osaka) reopens after renovation! From Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
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To commemorate the renovated reopening of "京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋 Takatsuki Store," operated by 株式会社魁力屋, all ramen varieties will be offered at 110 yen off the tax-inclusive price from Nov. 7 to 13, 2026.
Denmark-born "Hoptimist" rolls out its full Christmas collection of 36 items. An advent-calendar-style special site, where one item opens each day, goes live on Nov. 2
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株式会社イデアポート will roll out the Christmas collection (36 items in total) of the Danish design brand "Hoptimist" at its official online store and in pop-ups. A special advent-calendar-style site goes live on Nov. 2, and one character will appear each day until Dec. 25.
Jewelry remodeling brand ajour to open on Dec. 1 in ONE FUKUOKA BUILDING. in Fukuoka
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ajour, a jewelry remodeling brand operated by 株式会社オリエント4C's, will open a new store on the 3rd floor of the commercial facility ONE FUKUOKA BUILDING. in Fukuoka on Dec. 1, 2026. It is a joint opening with the natural-stone jewelry brand BIZOUX, aiming to expand customer touchpoints for both new purchases and remodeling and repairs.
Notice of pre-opening press conference for Japan Winter League 2026
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株式会社ジャパンリーグ announced that it will hold a pre-opening press conference for Japan Winter League 2026, which opens on Nov. 21, at the Okinawa Prefectural Government Office on Nov. 10.
Starting FIP conversion and aggregation business with Fuji Power Generation
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株式会社サンヴィレッジ began, in September 2026, an aggregation business accompanying the conversion from the FIT system to the FIP system for a solar power plant owned by 株式会社フジ発電 in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture.
株式会社ウィルネクスト to speak at online seminar "Signs of Employees Quitting That Only Become Visible When Data Is Layered," hosted by 合同会社DMM.com, on Thursday, Nov. 19
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株式会社ウィルネクスト will speak on Nov. 19 at the online seminar "Signs of Employees Quitting That Only Become Visible When Data Is Layered," hosted by 合同会社DMM.com.
[DRIMAGE Press Release] "BTS Island: In the SEOM" November update: Content themed on "2.0," a track from the album "ARIRANG," released
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The mobile game "BTS Island: In the SEOM," developed by HYBE subsidiary DRIMAGE, will receive an update in November themed on "2.0," a track from the BTS album "ARIRANG." Events recreating the music video, new costumes, a web event commemorating the figure release and more will be held.
Facts
From Fri., Nov. 6
Until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027
From Tuesday, Nov. 17
S-grade decorations
Companies mentioned：株式会社DRIMAGE JAPAN、DRIMAGE、HYBE、BIGHIT MUSIC
Crowdfunding to support a next-generation mobility social experiment in Hikone launched on READYFOR
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BRJ株式会社 has launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding service READYFOR to support a social experiment in 彦根市 using the compact electric mobility vehicle "TOCKLE." The project is part of a demonstration effort, carried out in cooperation with local government and related companies as a tourism measure ahead of Hikone Castle's World Heritage nomination, that aims to ease congestion and promote excursion-style tourism.
Facts
Recovered to 2.99 million people in 2025 (of which approx. 90,000 were inbound visitors)
Day trips: 1.29 points
Overnight stays: 1.31 points
We aim for Hikone Castle's World Heritage registration in 令和10年 (2028)
The 4 parties—彦根市, 近江鉄道株式会社, あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社 and BRJ—
Target amount: 1.5 million yen (tax included)
Fundraising period: Nov. 3, 2026 to Jan. 16, 2027
"Ride coupons" for getting around Hikone (3,000 yen to 10,000 yen
24-hour type, 10 to 50 coupons
48-hour type for tourists, 2 to 5 coupons
During the demonstration period (until Jan. 17, 2027)
Placement of a pop-up in the TOCKLE app (10,000 yen to 100,000 yen
[Kaga Onsen Area] Healing autumn foliage trip in deepening autumn: Visiting scenic gorges and historic townscapes
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The article introduces autumn foliage spots in the Kaga Onsen area: Kakusenkei in Yamanaka Onsen, the Fukada Kyuya Mountain Culture Museum in Daishoji, and 薬王院温泉寺 in Yamashiro Onsen, and provides information on related events and facilities.
Taiko no Tatsujin Donkatsu Cup 2026/2027 Aichi Qualifier held!
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一般社団法人愛知eスポーツ連合 held the "Taiko no Tatsujin Donkatsu Cup 2026/2027 Aichi Qualifier" in Nagoya on Oct. 31, drawing a lively crowd of more than 100 participants in total.
[Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya City, Ippommatsu] 24-hour fitness gym "ECOFIT24 Ueda Ippommatsu" opens Nov. 16 | 76th location nationwide
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エーイーシー株式会社 will open "ECOFIT24 Ueda Ippommatsu" in Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya City on Nov. 16, 2026, becoming its 76th location nationwide. Cumulative membership has surpassed 50,000.
"Lavit! Gourmet Festival" now under way at 銀座三越! A big gathering of exquisite food featured on the show
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"Lavit! Gourmet Festival" is now being held on the 7th floor of the New Building at 銀座三越. It sells food featured on the show, collaboration menu items and merchandise, and Part 2 begins on Nov. 3.
Facts
Until Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
6 new shops will appear
Part 2 of the event period begins on Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday)
Broadcast from 8 a.m.
100% beef Hamburger Boy bento 1,944 yen (tax included)
251 yen each (tax included)
601 yen each (tax included)
2001 yen each (tax included)
Kyushu-ingredient gelato (double) 990 yen (tax included)
A thorough guide from how to start a preschool class to learning support after elementary school entry and expanding into after-school care. Free online seminar to be held Friday, Nov. 13
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株式会社タオ will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 13 for corporations considering opening early childhood education classrooms or introducing them into existing businesses.
Original株式会社H.I.T.が「O’NEIL OF DUBLIN（オニールオブダブリン）」の日本正規代理店公式サイトをオープン
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株式会社H.I.T. has opened the official website for the Japan authorized distributor of O’NEIL OF DUBLIN. The site introduces the brand's appeal, how to choose a kilt skirt, 3 styles, a size guide, materials, history and store information.
Facts
73cm, 83cm and 90cm lengths
Model height 167cm
Size worn: UK8
Companies mentioned：株式会社H.I.T.、O’NEIL OF DUBLIN、オニールオブダブリン
[京菓子處 鼓月] New store opens at 神戸阪急 on Wednesday, Nov. 4! 阪急百貨店-exclusive "Himesenju Senbei Kasane Amaou Strawberry" also on sale
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京菓子處 鼓月, operated by 株式会社鼓月, will open a new store at 神戸阪急 on Nov. 4, 2026, selling items including the 阪急百貨店-exclusive "Himesenju Senbei Kasane Amaou Strawberry."
Ultra-fast-drying "MONSTER" now joined by "Nano"! New ultra-fast-drying hair dryer "MONSTER" goes on sale.
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小泉成器株式会社 will release "nano MONSTER" on Nov. 3 as a new model of "PremiumMONSTER," the flagship hair dryer of its beauty appliance brand KOIZUMI BEAUTY. A new commercial and a campaign are also being launched.
Facts
It goes on sale at consumer electronics retailers nationwide from Tuesday, Nov. 3 (holiday)
A total of 20 winners will receive a gift
200 winners selected by lottery will receive a multi-case with a charm
[Wakamono Research Survey] We asked current Reiwa-era high school students! Ranking of hobbies they feel are "a no-go" in a romantic partner
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In a survey of current Reiwa-era high school students by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ, results were reported for the ranking of hobbies seen as "a no-go" in a romantic partner. First place was gambling (11.2%), second was otaku-related (7.9%), and third was idol and oshi-katsu-related (6.7%).
Vsinger Izuho Omi of VTuber agency re;BON releases 1st Single "Sound Of Me" for streaming today!
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Through ZULA, a music agent site operated by 株式会社massenext, the 1st Single "Sound Of Me" by Vsinger Izuho Omi of VTuber agency re;BON has been released for streaming.
[JAPHIC Mark Acquired] Fractal Workout, provider of health management support "BODY PALETTE," obtains third-party certification for its personal information protection system
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 announced that it, which provides the corporate health management support service "BODY PALETTE" and operates fitness facilities, has obtained the "JAPHIC Mark," a third-party certification of personal information protection systems.
Facts
The certification is valid for 1 year,
Original月1回のアンケートによる
Established: April 1, 2020
Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、一般社団法人JAPHICマーク認証機構、個人情報保護委員会、PHRサービス事業協会、健康経営アライアンス、がん対策推進企業アクション、スマート・ライフ・プロジェクト、Sport in Life
A giant pizza that makes you do a double take!? Not just a soft, chewy texture but a soft, chewy "feel": the new "エブリデイ Pizza Plush" arrives!
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株式会社東洋 will roll out the "エブリデイ Pizza Plush" as a crane game prize from Oct. 21, 2026. Collecting 8 pieces completes a giant pizza of about 120cm, and the product is supervised by Naoya Igarashi.
[ファミリーマート Exclusive] Popular flavor returns for 4th anniversary: "Chilled Melting Cream Bread Milk" on sale Tuesday, Nov. 3 (holiday)
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To mark the 4th anniversary of the "Chilled Melting Cream Bread" series, born in October 2022 as a ファミリーマート exclusive, 株式会社八天堂 will sell the "Milk" flavor from Nov. 3, 2026, at about 16,500 yen.
Facts
At ファミリーマート stores nationwide from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (holiday)
Expanding to 146 classrooms nationwide: "Best Kobetsu," supporting elementary, junior high and high school students' learning, makes first entry into Hyogo Prefecture, opening 2 new classrooms in Hyogo and Hiroshima
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株式会社ベストコ, a consolidated subsidiary of ユナイテッド株式会社, has opened 2 new classrooms of its one-on-one tutoring school "Best Kobetsu" in Hyogo and Hiroshima prefectures, expanding its nationwide coverage to 10 prefectures and 146 classrooms.
[Hyogo, Nishinomiya Competition!] The choice you make creates the next you. "Marty Pre-Ballet Competition Vol.57" to be held on March 22, 2027! Now accepting entrants!
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マーティ株式会社 will hold "Marty Pre-Ballet Competition Vol.57" on March 22, 2027, at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and is now accepting entrants.
82.5% have a good impression of people who use handkerchiefs! Survey of 2,002 people nationwide reveals the state of handkerchiefs in Reiwa-era Japan
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ブルーミング中西株式会社 announced the results of a nationwide survey of 2,002 people by 日本ハンカチーフ協会. 73.5% of people carry a handkerchief when going out, and 82.5% said they have a good impression of people who use handkerchiefs.
Popovers filled to overflowing with plenty of cream. A cream puff even bigger than an adult's fist ☆ Newly released for takeout only! CheeseTable Kichijoji
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株式会社エスエルディー has begun takeout sales of popover cream puffs at CheeseTable-carnival-コピス吉祥寺店.
Late-night check-in after 23:00 lets you hit the slopes the next morning. Sales begin of the "Half-Night Stay Plan" for skiers and snowboarders [メルキュール裏磐梯リゾート＆スパ]
A hidden gem! Niigata Nagaoka flavors, the Katsuya way! New "Aigake Western-Style Katsu Rice" arrives!
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Katsuya, a subsidiary of Arcland Service Holdings, will begin selling the limited-time menu item "Aigake Western-Style Katsu Rice," themed on the flavors of Niigata Nagaoka, on Nov. 6, 2026.
"Aged Ume" evolves into "Aged Ume Premium" in a new release! "Sapporo Otokoume Sour Aged Ume Premium" limited-quantity launch on Wednesday, Nov. 4
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サッポロビール will release "Sapporo Otokoume Sour Aged Ume Premium," a deeper-flavored evolution of "Aged Ume" launched last September, nationwide in limited quantities on Nov. 4. By increasing the 3-year-aged pickled plum paste by 2 times and using a special pickled plum extract, it achieves a mellow, rich taste.
"Sapporo From the Fields of Karumai, Iwate: Freshly Picked Hops" to go on sale in limited quantities in stages from Wednesday, Nov. 4 at セブン‐イレブン and other stores
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サッポロビール will release the new product "Sapporo From the Fields of Karumai, Iwate: Freshly Picked Hops," made with 100% freshly picked hops from Karumai, Iwate Prefecture, in limited quantities from Nov. 4 at retailers nationwide including セブン‐イレブン.
Facts
Made with 100% freshly picked hops from Karumai, Iwate Prefecture, harvested this year
[October Roundup] AWA unveils its original idol rankings!!
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AWA株式会社 announced its original idol ranking "October Everyone's Reactions Roundup: Idol Rankings," based on user data from October 2026. Idols including M!LK, SixTONES, A.B.C-Z, Travis Japan, Arashi, Snow Man and Lienel ranked high in the TOP 10 charts for playlist additions, favorite artists, downloads and trending.
URBAN RESEARCH DOORS releases 3 styles of its winter-staple exclusive AFLOAH collection!
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URBAN RESEARCH DOORS will release 3 exclusive styles (a Cowichan zip cardigan, a hoodie pullover and a long vest) with AFLOAH, a knit brand whose items are handmade in Nepal.
Facts
3 models in total
¥23,100
¥22,550
¥22,000
Scheduled for mid-December 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE、URBAN RESEARCH Store、AFLOAH
[Deuxième Classe] Limited-time POP UP to be held at "SELECT by BAYCREW'S" in Toranomon Hills!
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Deuxième Classe, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will hold a limited-time POP UP at "SELECT by BAYCREW'S" in Toranomon Hills. CARVEN items will be sold, and an AZLEE personal order event will be held alongside.