[First collaboration between 「ユニクロ 京都」 and 「ヤサカ」] Store-exclusive Yasaka designs to appear on UTme! and at RE.UNIQLO STUDIO
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彌榮自動車株式会社 announced a collaboration with 「ユニクロ 京都」, which opens on November 6, 2026, and will release store-exclusive Yasaka design products through “UTme!” and “RE.UNIQLO STUDIO.”
[AlgorHRm] Build an AI-powered hiring system that candidates choose. Seeking 3 companies for a 1-month free pilot
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株式会社ノックラーン has launched a pilot program to build a hiring system that candidates choose using AlgorHRm, an AI solution specializing in HR, and is seeking 3 participating companies.
Facts
3 participating companies
Support normally priced at 300,000 yen for 1 month
Video featuring veteran doctors sharing their personal experiences, “To Those Unsure About Their Career Path: We Asked Senior Doctors — Career Interviews for Medical Students” (5th installment), released
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公益社団法人日本医師会 has released the 5th installment of its career interview video series, created to help medical students and young doctors consider their career paths, on its official YouTube channel. The featured guest is Dr. Kyoko Shuri.
Winning overwhelming trust from clients. Athlete Japan expands its “top athlete image assets for recruitment and customer acquisition,” tailored to the real estate, housing exhibition center and renovation industries
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Sustainable Holdings Group's Athlete Japan has expanded its advertising subscription business, offering top athletes' portrait materials to the real estate, housing exhibition, and renovation industries from ¥300,000 per month.
Facts
From ¥300,000 per month
69 tries for the Japan national team
3 women's doubles titles
1 mixed doubles title
62 consecutive appearances in World Grand Slam events
ATLED's workflow system launches “Box Integration Option”
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株式会社エイトレッド began offering the “Box Integration Option” on October 28, linking its “X-point Cloud” and “AgileWorks” workflow systems with the “Box” intelligent content management platform.
Facts
Starting October 28
More than 5,000 companies cumulatively across the series
[For the medical industry] Notice of the latest update to the “Medical Institution Master Data,” covering medical clinics, dental clinics, and pharmacies nationwide
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フロッグウェル株式会社 has begun offering the latest version of its medical institution master data, covering medical clinics, dental clinics, and pharmacies nationwide. The data is provided free of charge to eligible companies, which can apply via a sample download or inquiry form.
Toyama Co-Creation Open Innovation Program “Innovation QUEST in TOYAMA” to hold results presentation on Thursday, December 17
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A results presentation for the Toyama Co-Creation Open Innovation Program “Innovation QUEST in TOYAMA” will be held on December 17, 2026. The program will share regional co-creation opportunities through demonstrations of the results of 3 selected projects, a keynote speech, and talk sessions.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
Selected 3 projects
Restaurants in the prefecture (34 locations)
Surpassed ¥10 billion in sales
Business development with more than 5,000 companies
Returns with a refreshed identity as 〈アニック グタール〉, a pioneer in niche fragrance
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ブルーベル・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will refresh the niche fragrance brand アニック グタール, returning its name to アニック グタール. The relaunch is planned for November 2026 and will feature a new logo and bottle design, along with a lineup that includes 4 eau de parfums for fall and winter. From November 4, customers who spend ¥30,800 or more, including tax, will receive an original pouch as part of a promotional campaign.
いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town and Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Aichi Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the “いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town Rankings 2026 <Aichi Prefecture Edition>” and “Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Aichi Prefecture Edition>,” based on one of its largest-ever surveys of Aichi Prefecture residents. Among municipalities, Minamichita Town ranked first for happiness and Nagakute City ranked first as the town residents most want to continue living in. Komenoki and Fuki stations also ranked first among stations.
Facts
Compiled from responses from a total of 51,728 people
Rankings are compiled by converting scores to a 100-point scale
Nagakute City ranked first for the 6th consecutive year
いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town and Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Gifu Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the “Happiness in Town Rankings 2026 <Gifu Prefecture Edition>” and “Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Gifu Prefecture Edition>,” based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Kitagata Town in Motosu District ranked first for happiness, while Kawabe Town in Kamo District ranked first as the town residents most want to continue living in for the 4th consecutive year.
Facts
Compiled from responses from a total of 12,772 people
Kawabe Town in Kamo District ranked first for the 4th consecutive year
When the number is below the required 50 respondents
いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town and Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Mie Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the “いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town Rankings 2026 <Mie Prefecture Edition>” and “Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Mie Prefecture Edition>,” based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Taki Town in Taki District ranked first for happiness, while Asahi Town in Mie District ranked first as the town residents most want to continue living in for the 5th consecutive year.
Facts
A total of 11,584 people
Mie District's Asahi Town for the 5th consecutive year
いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town and Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Shizuoka Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the “いい部屋ネット Happiness in Town Rankings 2026 <Shizuoka Prefecture Edition>” and “Most Desired Town to Continue Living in Rankings 2026 <Shizuoka Prefecture Edition>,” based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Kikugawa City ranked first for happiness for the 2nd consecutive year, while Shimizu Town in Sunto District ranked first as the town residents most want to continue living in for the 3rd consecutive year.
いい部屋ネット City Happiness and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Tokai Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the いい部屋ネット City Happiness Rankings 2026 <Tokai Edition> and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Tokai Edition>, based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Minamichita, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, ranked first for happiness, while Asahi, Mie District, Mie Prefecture, ranked first as a place people want to continue living.
いい部屋ネット City Happiness and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Toyama Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the いい部屋ネット City Happiness Rankings 2026 <Toyama Prefecture Edition> and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Toyama Prefecture Edition>, based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Imizu ranked first for happiness for the 2nd consecutive year, while Tateyama, Nakaniikawa District, ranked first as a place people want to continue living for the 2nd consecutive year.
いい部屋ネット City Happiness and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Ishikawa Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the いい部屋ネット City Happiness Rankings 2026 <Ishikawa Prefecture Edition> and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Ishikawa Prefecture Edition>, based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Kahoku ranked first for happiness, while Nonoichi ranked first as a place people want to continue living.
いい部屋ネット City Happiness and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Fukui Prefecture Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the いい部屋ネット City Happiness Rankings 2026 <Fukui Prefecture Edition> and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Fukui Prefecture Edition>, based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Oi, Oi District, ranked first for happiness, while Echizen, Nyu District, ranked first as a place people want to continue living.
いい部屋ネット City Happiness and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Hokuriku Edition>
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大東建託株式会社 announced the いい部屋ネット City Happiness Rankings 2026 <Hokuriku Edition> and Hometown Satisfaction Rankings 2026 <Hokuriku Edition>, based on one of its largest-ever residential satisfaction surveys. Oi, Oi District, Fukui Prefecture, ranked first for happiness, while Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture, ranked first as a place people want to continue living.
Facts
Compiled from a total of 17,905 people
Ranked first for the 2nd consecutive year
When the number is below the required 50 respondents
27.0% take work home or work overtime outside working hours! The reality of preparing individualized support plans, which is putting pressure on child development support services
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and コノベル found that 90% of child development support providers feel that preparing individualized support plans takes time, and 27% do this outside working hours. The most difficult part is “putting children’s growth into writing” (44%), while expectations are high for “automatic integration with records” (45%) to improve efficiency.
Facts
A total of 90.0% also feel that preparation takes time
44.0% said “putting children’s growth into writing”
45.0% said “automatically integrating with records”
【Can hair oil stretch⁉】Want to tame frizz, but don’t want your hair to feel heavy. REMUNE launches a “light yet smoothing” oil gel!
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株式会社サイエンスケープ will launch a new hair oil, “ストレートケアオイルジュレ,” from its haircare brand REMUNE, which specializes in frizz concerns and is known for its lightweight finish, on November 4, 2026.
Tsujita, a pioneer of rich tonkotsu and seafood dipping noodles, opens its first location in the Shinjuku area! Tsujita Higashi-Shinjuku to hold its grand opening on Sunday, November 15, 2026!
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株式会社H.I.T WORLD, a subsidiary of オイシーズ株式会社, will open Tsujita Higashi-Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on November 15, 2026. It will be the 33rd location in Japan, with free voucher giveaways and a prize drawing planned as opening events.
Developed flame-retardant PBT resin with high tracking resistance
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東洋紡エムシー has developed a new grade of its flame-retardant PBT resin “バイロペット®” for high-voltage environments such as EVs and data centers, and aims to launch it during FY2027.
Facts
Achieved CTI 600V
While maintaining high flame retardancy (equivalent to V-0/0.8mm)
Exhibiting at CHINACOAT2026, an international coatings and paint trade show
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TMS, a subsidiary of 東洋紡エムシー株式会社, will exhibit at the international trade show CHINACOAT2026, held in Guangzhou, China, in November 2026, showcasing functional resin products and water-washable flexographic plates.
A winter gift that warms the heart with just a pour of hot water. “コスモス食品,” devoted to freeze-dried foods, launches a limited-time discount campaign on gift products
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株式会社コスモス食品 will run an “Year-End Gift Campaign” on freeze-dried gift products through its official online shop from November 5 to December 18, 2026, offering a special 5% discount.
The planetarium concert that sold out all 68 performances is back! “Planetarium Concert - The Adriatic Starry Sky and the Music of the Film Porco Rosso”
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コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社 announced that it will bring back “Planetarium Concert - The Adriatic Starry Sky and the Music of the Film Porco Rosso,” which sold out all 68 performances, in Tokyo starting in December 2026.
Facts
It premiered on January 18, 2025
Tokyo performances return starting in December 2026
Carstay launches “Carstay Miles,” allowing miles earned through car sharing and overnight stays in vehicles to be used toward camper van purchases
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Carstay株式会社 has launched the “Carstay Miles” program, which allows miles earned through car sharing and overnight stays in vehicles to be used toward camper van purchases.
Facts
Original平日1時間につき10マイル
5 miles on weekends and holidays
100 miles when you sign up as a new member
Original1泊で50マイル
240 miles on weekdays
120 miles on weekends and holidays
50 miles, equivalent to 500 yen
290 miles, equivalent to 2,900 yen
A total of 340 miles, equivalent to 3,400 yen
Within 90 days of the date you returned your previous car-sharing vehicle
Supporting electricity supply to unelectrified areas of the Republic of Kenya
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シャープ株式会社, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and 国連IOM jointly held a commemorative ceremony to mark the installation of 420 solar modules in Tana River County and Mandera County in the Republic of Kenya, supporting electricity supply to unelectrified areas.
〈N.Y.C.SAND〉, popular for its gooey caramel, returns to 大丸神戸店! The “N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sand,” with the aroma of Earl Grey and rich caramel flavor, will also be available for a limited time and in limited quantities
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株式会社東京玉子本舗’s 〈N.Y.C.SAND〉 will open a pop-up shop at 大丸神戸店 for a limited time, selling products in limited quantities, including the new Earl Grey-flavored “N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sand.”
Expanded lineup of video communications products for unified communications services
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株式会社日立情報通信エンジニアリング has begun handling video communications products from アバー・インフォメーション株式会社, the Japanese subsidiary of AVer Information Inc. Through integration with UC services, it will provide one-stop support for the education, healthcare and elder care, and corporate sectors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日立情報通信エンジニアリング、AVer Information Inc.、アバー・インフォメーション株式会社、Microsoft、Cisco
New sleep earplugs with an air-cushion structure, offering a comfortable fit that is gentle on the ears and high noise reduction for a good night's sleep!
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エレコム株式会社 will launch the “ECLEAR Earplug Air” sleep earplugs, featuring an air-cushion structure, in early November. They come with ear tips in 2 materials, silicone and urethane, and 4 sizes, combining noise reduction with a comfortable fit. The price is 3,618 yen before tax (suggested in-store price: 3,980 yen).
Seasonal offerings arrive at the lifestyle hotel “THE LIVELY 福岡博多,” including festive café and bar menus and accommodation plans with Christmas cakes
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Starting in December 2026, 株式会社グローバルエージェンツ will offer Christmas-themed café and bar menus and accommodation plans at its lifestyle hotel “THE LIVELY 福岡博多.” The offerings include sweets developed in collaboration with a local vocational school, a winter-limited dessert, and a plan that includes a Christmas cake.
Facts
6 brands, 13 properties and approximately 1,200 rooms nationwide
Price: 1,200 yen (tax included)
Accommodation plan: from 24,200 yen for 2 guests sharing 1 room
Price: 800 yen (tax included)
Price: from 26,220 yen for 2 guests sharing 1 room
STAY: Operates 13 lifestyle hotel properties under “LIVELY HOTELS,” with approximately 1,200 rooms
LIVE: Operates 49 “SOCIAL APARTMENT” rental apartment properties focused on community, with approximately 3,000 rooms
DINE: Operates 12 food and beverage outlets attached to social apartments and hotels
Dentsu Digital subsidiary 電通デジタルアンカー signs agreement to acquire GYOKU’s creative production and other businesses
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Dentsu Digital subsidiary 電通デジタルアンカー has signed an agreement to acquire the creative production and other businesses of 株式会社GYOKU. The acquisition is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and 電通デジタルアンカー will take over the “GYOKU” brand name.
Facts
100% subsidiary
Jan. 1, 2027
483 people
11.77 million yen
18 people
18.18 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社電通デジタル、株式会社電通デジタルアンカー、電通デジタルアンカー、株式会社GYOKU、GYOKU、dentsu Japan
The new Lavender and Violet colors of the Core Force Loop from COREFORCE have been listed as return gifts under the “furusato nozei” hometown tax donation program.
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New lavender and violet colors of COREFORCE LOOP, made by 株式会社ゆうき, are now listed as hometown tax donation gifts from Koshigaya City.
Understand consumers through “AI personas” based on purchasing data × values!
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株式会社インテージホールディングス has launched the beta version of PerSearch (Persearch), an AI persona dialogue service based on purchasing data from consumer panel surveys.
Facts
A consumer panel survey of 70,000 men and women aged 15–79 nationwide
The インテージグループ has collected and utilized this data for 62 years
A positive action for facial impressions. “ReFa BIRI BARI BARI” launches first today, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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株式会社MTG launched the brush-style beauty device “ReFa BIRI BARI BARI” from the beauty brand ReFa ahead of its full release on November 4, 2026, and released a new creative film featuring MISAMO.
Facts
Price: 58,850 yen (tax included)
/47,850 yen (tax included)
Price: 38,500 yen (tax included)
¥13,860 (tax included)
Wood ¥16,830 (tax included)
Modern Ivory, Modern M Pink, Modern M Mint Green, Modern M Purple ¥23,760 (tax included)
Drew approximately 250,000 people over a total of 6 days
Goto Tsubaki Distillery launches GOTOGIN Fuyuyo no Tomoshibi nationwide from December 1, a winter-limited craft gin with a mellow blend designed to pair with winter meals and hot-water cocktails
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株式会社五島つばき蒸溜所 will release GOTOGIN Fuyuyo no Tomoshibi, a winter-limited craft gin designed for hot-water cocktails and winter dining, in limited quantities from December 1, 2026.
New Ultra96 HDMI cables with support for the latest “HDMI 2.2” standard reproduce high-definition 16K video! Featuring advanced specifications for stable video and audio, they are the first in Japan to receive certification※1
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エレコム株式会社 has launched 3 Ultra96 HDMI cable products supporting the latest “HDMI 2.2” standard and reproducing high-definition video at up to 16K/60Hz.
George & Shaun signs basic agreement with Sanyo Trading to apply new technologies in dementia care in India
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ジョージ・アンド・ショーン株式会社 has formed a consortium with Sanyo Trading and AASIZAH Health Ecosystems Private Limited, and signed a basic agreement with Dementia India Alliance (DIA) to apply new technologies in dementia care in India.
Facts
September 18, 2026
1947
Companies mentioned：ジョージ・アンド・ショーン株式会社、三洋貿易株式会社、AASIZAH Health Ecosystems Private Limited、Dementia India Alliance
Functional underwear that feels like a “second skin” arrives from shapewear brand ブラデリスニューヨーク! Its moisture-retaining silk fabric fits softly and helps protect against winter dryness.
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ゴールドフラッグ株式会社 will release moisture-retaining, deodorizing innerwear and leggings with a belly warmer made with a silk-rayon blend from shapewear brand ブラデリスニューヨーク on November 4, 2026.
Facts
November 4, 2026
￥5,500
￥4,180
1994
Companies mentioned：ゴールドフラッグ株式会社、ブラデリスニューヨーク、BRADELIS New York
SB C&S to hold “SaaS Showroom 2026,” an exhibition where visitors can experience the latest AI and SaaS solutions
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SB C&S株式会社 will hold “SaaS Showroom 2026,” an exhibition where visitors can experience the latest AI and SaaS solutions. 30 SaaS vendors will exhibit at the Omiya venue, with events planned in 8 cities nationwide through December 10.
The 2nd collaboration between “Sofy” and “HANA”! “For all the different versions of me to love,” day and night.
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ユニ・チャーム will release daytime sanitary pads and nighttime period underwear for a limited time in early November 2026, as the 2nd collaboration between its women’s wellness care brand Sofy and girl group HANA.
Snowflake CoCo and CoWork accelerate the “agentic enterprise”
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Snowflake合同会社 announced major enhancements to its AI agent capabilities at its annual event, Snowflake Expedition 2026. In addition to new features for CoCo, aimed at data engineers, and CoWork, aimed at knowledge workers, it introduced Snowflake Bots, which operate autonomously in the background. The company is advancing the “agentic enterprise” and presented adoption case studies from major companies including Cisco and Docusign.
Facts
More than 14,500 companies worldwide (※1)
More than 5,800 use CoWork
More than 9,100 use CoCo
Companies mentioned：Snowflake合同会社、米国スノーフレイク社、Snowflake、Cisco、Docusign、Klarent、Pacific Life Insurance Company、Shelter Mutual Insurance Company、United Rentals
BEAMS collaborates with the “2026 MAMA AWARDS” to release all 6 official merchandise designs
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株式会社ビームス is collaborating with the “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” organized by CJ ENM, to release all 6 official merchandise designs. The awards ceremony will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026, with merchandise sales and a lottery event for a chance to attend the red carpet.
Weaving each person’s “winter story”: an experiential Christmas at 二子玉川ライズ S.C. with “HOLY WINTER STORY—A place I love. A time I love. Again this year.”
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東急株式会社 will hold the experiential Christmas event “HOLY WINTER STORY” at 二子玉川ライズ S.C. from November 7 through December 25, 2026. The program will include WINTER LETTER, a gourmet fair and a lottery, with prizes from HIS and 蔦屋家電, among others.
A film starring Shuhei Nomura and Cent Chihiro Chitti! The debut novel by Masakazu Hamada, “I Want to See You, But I Can’t; I Can’t See You Anymore, and I Want to See You,” goes on sale November 13
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株式会社双葉社 will release Masakazu Hamada’s debut novel, “I Want to See You, But I Can’t; I Can’t See You Anymore, and I Want to See You,” on November 13, 2026. The work has been adapted into a film starring Shuhei Nomura and セントチヒロ・チッチ, which will open on November 27 of the same year.
[TTNE] × Kabaya Foods’ “Salt Charge”: Collaboration launches with support kits at 11 SAUNACHELIN award-winning facilities and a chance to win a [TTNE] sauna hat!
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TTNE株式会社 and Kabaya Foods are collaborating on a campaign beginning November 11, 2026, to promote hydration and mineral replenishment in saunas. Support kits will be distributed at 11 SAUNACHELIN award-winning facilities, and a sweepstakes will be held using receipts for purchases of “Salt Charge.”
Facts
11 popular sauna facilities across Japan
Begins Wednesday, November 11, 2026, “Totono-e Day”
With purchases totaling ¥400 or more (tax included)
Prize A: Original [TTNE] sauna hat and “Salt Charge” case — 30 winners
[Departing from Osaka, 2 nights and 3 days] Enjoy both Shirakawa-go and Hida-Takayama! A lavish getaway for women
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株式会社旅色トラベル has published a feature on a “lavish getaway for women” that visits Shirakawa-go and Hida-Takayama on a 2-night, 3-day trip departing from Osaka, on the travel and tourism media site 旅色. Making use of consecutive nights, the feature introduces attractions including the Hikari Museum, the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, and Miyagawa Morning Market, as well as accommodations such as 緑風苑 きよはる, 宝生閣, ひだホテルプラザ, and オーベルジュ飛騨の森.
Facts
A guest room with an open-air bath and terrace was also added in 2025
A new era for women’s sports business: Skylight Consulting launches dedicated support page
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Skylight Consulting has launched a dedicated service page for “SKYLIGHT Women’s Sports Advisory,” a specialist organization established to support women’s sports businesses.
Take a break at 甘味処鎌倉 every month on the 10th. “Special prices for the 10th only,” exclusively for official LINE friends, launches November 10
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甘味処鎌倉 will launch a promotion on November 10, 2026, offering special prices on the 10th of every month exclusively to friends of its official LINE account. For the first promotion, 4 varieties of warabi mochi drinks in S size will be sold for ¥500 (tax included).
Exhibition marketing expert selects “5 must-see exhibitions in November 2026”: A look behind finished products through AI, die casting, regional foods, smart factories, and powder technology
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株式会社展示会営業マーケティング has announced 5 notable exhibitions taking place in November 2026: NexTech Week, Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition j-dec, Regional Bank Food Selection, Smart Factory Japan, and POWTEX. Together, they cover industrial technologies supporting “what goes on behind finished products,” including the physical implementation of AI, high-precision molding, expanding sales channels for regional foods, factory information management, and powder technology.
Facts
This will be the 65th edition
More than 300 companies and organizations
A record 216 companies and organizations exhibited
ユニーリサーチ introduces identity verification (eKYC) for participants, strengthening the security and reliability of its research platform
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ユニーリサーチ, operated by 株式会社プロダクトフォース, is strengthening the platform’s reliability by introducing “LIQUID eKYC,” an eKYC service provided by 株式会社Liquid of the ELEMENTSグループ, and making identity verification mandatory from November 4, 2026.
Craft ice cream “HiO ICE CREAM” to hold “Winter Ice Cream Day & Black Friday Special Sale”.
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Craft ice cream “HiO ICE CREAM,” developed by 株式会社HiOLI, will hold a special sale for a limited time from November 13 to 30, 2026, in conjunction with “Winter Ice Cream Day” on November 15 and Black Friday.
Applications open for “Mintel's Most Innovative 2027,” honoring the world's most innovative consumer goods
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Mintel has opened applications for “Mintel's Most Innovative 2027,” which recognizes consumer goods innovation worldwide. Eligible products are new products launched in 2026 in 3 categories: food and drink, beauty and cosmetics, and household goods. Applications are free, and the deadline is December 31, 2026.
Facts
Mintel's Most Innovative 2027
3 categories: food and drink, beauty and cosmetics, and household goods
Application deadline: December 31, 2026
More than 100 billion possible combinations of ingredient types and quantities
[New product] First ever: an at-home “flavor-concentration counter kit”! New release celebrating the 10th anniversary of the souvenir product “Ichiran Ramen Hakata Thin Straight Noodles,” which has surpassed 80 million servings sold!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of its long-selling “Ichiran Ramen Hakata Thin Straight Noodles,” which has surpassed 80 million servings sold, 株式会社一蘭 will release a new product bundled with a tabletop-sized “flavor-concentration counter kit.” The product will be available in limited quantities at stores nationwide and through the official online store starting November 4, 2026.
Children's Eco Club, presented by 三菱電機! GREEN×EXPO 2027 admission tickets to be distributed to club children!
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The Children's Eco Club, run by 公益財団法人日本環境協会, will distribute 6,000 admission tickets to the international horticultural exposition GREEN×EXPO 2027, to be held in 2027, to its child members with support from partner company 三菱電機.
Facts
Child tickets (ages 4–11): 5,000
Youth tickets (ages 12–17): 1,000
Total: 6,000 tickets
About 100,000 children register each year
More than 3.17 million children have taken part in activities to date
Layers Consulting to speak at “Technology Exhibition: From Cars to Mobility 2026”
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株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング announced that Yusuke Kageyama, head of its SCM division, will speak at “Technology Exhibition: From Cars to Mobility 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on November 27, 2026. His presentation will discuss innovations in development processes using AI and MBSE, including a case study that cut lead time in half.
Moisture, manageability and shine for your hair through proprietary ion technology and airflow design. Introducing the “Tri-Balance Ion(TM) Hair Dryer,” designed to help prevent heat-related oxidative damage to hair
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テスコム電機株式会社 will launch the “Tri-Balance Ion(TM) Hair Dryer TD600A,” featuring proprietary ion technology and airflow design, in early November 2026.
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Lightweight design weighing just about 425 g
Hair manageability improved by about 34%
Drying efficiency also improved by about 14%
Increases hair moisture by about 7%
Hair-straightening rate improved by about 10.4%
Volume improved by about 57%
Long service life of 1,000 hours
Reduces carbonylation (heat aging) by about 52%
Low-power 900 W design that limits power consumption
Information Development becomes an Accops certified partner
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株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント became a certified partner of Accops Systems Pvt. Ltd. and began offering services for the design, construction, migration and operation of VDI and secure access environments on October 19, 2026.
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109 valid responses
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Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、Accops Systems Pvt. Ltd.、Accops、サイバートラスト株式会社、Jio Platforms、Relianceグループ、Accops and Zevoke Technologies株式会社
フェスタリアホールディングス株式会社 will roll out “THE FESTA,” a Winter-season promotion celebrating the 20th anniversary of its master brand “festaria bijou SOPHIA,” at festaria-affiliated stores nationwide and in Taiwan, as well as online, starting November 4, 2026.
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Starting Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Celebrating the 20th anniversary
Pt950 diamond ring ¥220,000 (tax included)
Pt950 diamond ring ¥165,000 (tax included)
87 stores (78 in Japan, 9 overseas; as of September 2026)
Limited-time “Christmas Afternoon Tea” to sweeten the festive season. Starting December 1
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TIAD, オートグラフ コレクション will serve “Christmas Afternoon Tea” for a limited time starting December 1, 2026. Reservations are also being accepted for its original Christmas cake.
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From Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
¥8,000 (service charge and consumption tax included)
[Survey on Subsidies in the Medical and Welfare Industries] The areas that have proved useful include investment in equipment for labor savings and greater efficiency, as well as ICT and IT adoption. 70.7% said they would like to use subsidies to introduce robots.
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According to a survey on subsidy use in the medical and welfare industries conducted by 株式会社DFA Robotics, 82.1% of facilities had used subsidies in the past 3 years, and 70.7% said they would like to use subsidies to introduce robots.
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82.1% of facilities had used subsidies or grants in the past 3 years
New book featured ahead of publication—Legalscape adds Shoji Homu's Active Cyber Defense and the Secrecy of Communications ahead of its November 5 release
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株式会社Legalscape has added 株式会社商事法務's Active Cyber Defense and the Secrecy of Communications to its legal research AI, Legalscape, ahead of publication.
MIL to hold the second installment of its establishment commemorative seminar, Consumer Macro Trends: 2027 Future Insights Edition—Consumer Trends and Signs of Hits in 2027 Seen Through the Currents of the Times, on November 18
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MIL, a marketing think tank operated by QO株式会社, will hold the second installment of its establishment commemorative seminar, Consumer Macro Trends: 2027 Future Insights Edition, on November 18.
Penta Security launches new Cloudbric Managed Rules for AWS WAF, bundling multiple rules from 7 managed rule types for AWS WAF at a fixed monthly fee
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Penta Security has launched 3 fixed monthly fee bundles of its Cloudbric Managed Rules for AWS WAF (WAAP, Essential, IP Protection) on AWS Marketplace.
On November 19, 2026, 株式会社富澤商店 will open a new store on the B1 floor of the Sakura Machi Kumamoto complex in central Kumamoto City, offering approximately 3,200 SKUs.
NHN Techorus launches Wiz, an integrated security platform that comprehensively protects cloud and AI, through its cloud support service Cloud Chorus
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NHN テコラス株式会社 has launched Wiz, an integrated security platform that visualizes cloud and AI security risks without agents, through its comprehensive cloud support service Cloud Chorus.
株式会社ヤマサキ will launch 3 leave-in treatment items scented with mimosa, heralding the arrival of spring, from the hair treatment brand ラサーナ in limited quantities starting February 1, 2027.
[Survey on University Students' Finances and Job Hunting, Vol. 3] 74.5% use generative AI in their job search. 61.6% of tool users use multiple tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini
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A survey of 239 university students by 株式会社ペンマーク found that 74.5% use generative AI in their job search, and 61.6% of tool users use multiple tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
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Valid responses: 239 people
ChatGPT (61.5%)
41.8% said it influenced their choice of preferred industry or occupation
[Nikken Total Sourcing] Exhibiting at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO—Exhibition of Advanced Technologies for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Real Estate—December 2–4
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Nikken Total Sourcing will exhibit at the Construction DX Exhibition and Smart Building Expo at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2 to 4, and will showcase training programs for talent development in construction and maintenance, 3D surveying BPO services, and more.
Insight Technology ramps up expansion into Qlik's analytics and AI fields, providing end-to-end support from data integration to AI adoption
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株式会社インサイトテクノロジー has stepped up its business expansion into Qlik's analytics and AI fields and strengthened its ability to provide end-to-end support from data integration to AI adoption.
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Database technology cultivated over more than 30 years
Handling Qlik data integration products since 2020
Since its founding in 1995
Received the Qlik Asia Pacific Partner Award in 2023
Named a Qlik Partner Ambassador for 3 consecutive years
Collaboration event with the running station Re.Ra.Ku PRO 竹橋皇居前店 held to mark World Mental Health Day and Sports Day
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株式会社Smart相談室 held a collaboration event, “Moya Hare RUN: Run, Write, Clear Your Mind,” with Re.Ra.Ku PRO 竹橋皇居前店, operated by 株式会社MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, from October 9 to 11, 2026. The event raised awareness of mental health through an activity in which participants wrote down their worries on postcards after running and posted them in the “Smasou Post.”
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A total of 205 people
People in their 20s were the largest group at 24.4%
UNIQLO and Cecilie Bahnsen (UNIQLO and セシリー バンセン) Fall/Winter 2026 collection launches Friday, November 20, 2026
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UNIQLO and セシリー バンセン’s Fall/Winter collection, launching on November 20, 2026, features fleece and winter accessories in a color palette inspired by Nordic winters.
Meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail for intuitive control. Razer announces the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition
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On November 3, 2026, Razer announced the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition, a flagship controller compatible with PlayStation®5 and PC. It will be sold in a worldwide limited edition of 1,337 units, with sales beginning on November 10.
The Sports GOMI Koshien 2026 Kochi Prefecture Tournament was held. Tosa High School’s team “7の段に挫折” won after a fierce competition! A total of 102 participants collected 99.21kg of trash!
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The Sports GOMI Koshien 2026 Kochi Prefecture Tournament, hosted by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社テレビ高知, was held, with Tosa High School’s team “7の段に挫折” taking first place. The 102 participants collected a total of 99.21kg of trash.
Rapper Reichi writes new song “Switch Up” for Uber Japan
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Uber Japan株式会社 will launch an advertising campaign on November 4, 2026, featuring the new song “Switch Up,” written by rapper Reichi, highlighting the convenience of using Uber Eats and Uber Taxi in a single app.
Facts
Begins today, November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
While about 1 in 3 people start using the service through the Uber Eats app
About 40% say they “didn’t know” they could book a taxi through the Uber Eats app
In a survey conducted by Uber in September 2026
Number of respondents: 6,072
Survey period: November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) to December 15 (Monday)
Get a 99% discount on your first 2 rides
Original1回あたりの割引上限2,500円
“One app for Eats and Taxi | Switch Up” (15 seconds)
“One app for Eats and Taxi | Switch Up” (30 seconds)
Available in more than 70 countries and more than 15,000 cities worldwide
Supports about 50 languages
Partners with about 1,000 taxi companies in Japan
Taxi booking is available in all 47 prefectures
Premium chauffeur vehicles and wagons seating up to 5 passengers are available for booking in 9 prefectures
Since April 2024, a private vehicle utilization program in partnership with taxi companies
Reichi (レイチ), born in 2000
Started rapping in 2016
Appeared in the “BAZOOKA!!! High School Rap Championship” after 3 months, attracting attention
In February 2018, made her major-label debut with the mini-album “JKはブランド” on エイベックス（SONIC GROOVE）
“Red Bull 64 Bars,” released at the end of 2025
Surpassed 1.2 million views in 1 month
Surpassed 1.2 million views
Launched an app-based ride-hailing service in San Francisco, United States, in 2010
Lazuli株式会社 to exhibit at “NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show,” one of the world’s largest retail industry events
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Lazuli株式会社 will exhibit at “NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show,” a retail industry event taking place in New York, United States, from January 10 to 12, 2027, and demonstrate “Lazuli PDP.” On the final day, it will also hold a roundtable jointly with Braze株式会社.
Interest rises in chocolate confectionery “紗々” and CANMAKE powder | Analysis of products surging in popularity among inbound visitors in October 2026
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Payke Inc. announced that its analysis of product scan data from foreign visitors to Japan in October 2026 found surging interest in Lotte’s chocolate confectionery “紗々” and Ida Laboratories’ face powder, CANMAKE Clear Veil Setting Powder. Interest was particularly high among users from South Korea.
Fortience Consulting announces survey report on human capital management, “The Current State of Human Capital Management in TOPIX 100”
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Fortience Consulting announced a survey report on human capital management, “The Current State of Human Capital Management in TOPIX 100,” covering 82 companies among the TOPIX 100 constituents with fiscal years ending in March 2026. An analysis of the first annual securities reports following revisions to disclosure rules found that only 6 companies (7.3%) disclosed links between priority businesses and workforce requirements, while many companies were found to be stalled at Stage A (implementation of human resources measures).
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82 companies with fiscal years ending in March 2026
Snowflake expands access to data and AI education through free global training
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Snowflake合同会社 has launched “Snowflake Practitioner,” a free foundational training course for customers and partners. The 2-day hands-on course comprises 3 role-specific tracks for data analysts, data engineers, and platform administrators, and teaches AI-native workflows using Snowflake CoCo. The Japanese-language version is scheduled to launch after mid-November 2026.
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Access to hands-on labs for 30 days
Learn the fundamentals in 2 days
3 occupation-specific courses
November 4, 2026
More than 14,500 customers
Companies mentioned：Snowflake合同会社、米国スノーフレイク社、Swedbank、Snowflake Inc.
KiteRa to Exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week [Osaka] — Introducing “KiteRa Biz,” a Platform Supporting Corporate GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance)
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株式会社KiteRa will exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week [Osaka], to be held at Intex Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and demonstrate its GRC platform, “KiteRa Biz.”
Snowflake to Support Full-Scale Deployment of AI Agents at Enterprises, Providing Trusted Business Context and Unified Governance Capabilities
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Snowflake announced new features to support the full-scale deployment of AI agents: “Snowflake Business Ontology” and “Cortex AI Gateway.” They provide trusted business context and unified governance, and are being adopted by companies including Glean, Kargo and dentsu.
Snowflake Provides a Foundation for Autonomous Data Engineering, Supporting the Agentic Enterprise with Reliable Real-Time Data
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At “Snowflake Expedition 2026” on Nov. 3, Snowflake announced new features for autonomous data engineering and real-time analytics. CoCo Cloud Agents and CoCo Automations help AI agents maintain pipelines, while Pipeline Builder streamlines development. The company also showcased examples of real-time data use by companies including Minted and Nexon.
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At “Snowflake Expedition 2026,” held on Nov. 3
Nov. 4, 2026 — Snowflake合同会社, a leading AI data cloud company
In modernizing hundreds of legacy pipelines and reports
Companies mentioned：Snowflake合同会社、米国スノーフレイク社、auxmoney、New American Funding、Minted、Nexon、Zywave、Slack、GitHub
フレクト Awarded Government Contract for Application Management and Dashboard Design and Development for the “Local Government Information Systems Operations Optimization Support Project”
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株式会社フレクト was awarded the contract for application management and dashboard design and development for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Local Government Information Systems Operations Optimization Support Project,” commissioned by デジタル庁.
[Second Part of Survey on Employees’ Candid Views of Workplace Cafeterias and Stores] About 80% Feel a “Gap with Their Ideal Payment Method”; “No Coins or Cash Needed” Ranks First at 49.5%
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According to a survey by 心幸ホールディングス, about 80% of employees who use workplace cafeterias or stores feel there is a gap between current payment methods and their ideal. Dissatisfaction is particularly notable with the need for coins or cash, payroll deductions and payment speed.
LINE FRIENDS Unveils “LITTLE RIIZE minini,” Created with RIIZE
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LINE Friends Japan株式会社 has unveiled “リラ二ニ（LITTLE RIIZE minini）,” a character IP created in collaboration with boy band “RIIZE,” which is signed to SMエンターテインメント. Preorders will be available through the online store from Nov. 4 to 6, with pop-ups also planned for major cities around the world.
Facts
Used by more than 200 million people worldwide
It currently operates in 18 regions, including Seoul, New York, LA, Tokyo and Shanghai
Kabaya Foods and sauna creative collective TTNE support sauna enthusiasts’ “good sweat” and “totonoi”
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Kabaya Foods will work with sauna creative collective TTNE to launch initiatives from Nov. 11, 2026, to raise awareness of its “塩分チャージ” brand and promote its use during fall and winter. The initiatives will include distributing samples at SAUNACHELIN-awarded facilities and holding a campaign in which purchasers can enter a drawing to win prizes such as TTNE sauna hats.
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Sales have grown to more than 5 times their level 10 years ago
RIHSArch2026: A Bountiful Autumn, an Autumn of Well-Being — Held in Kashiwa (Live Stream Available) on Nov. 25 / Free (産総研グループ)
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RIHSArch2026, a symposium hosted by the RIHSA division of 産業技術総合研究所, will be held in Kashiwa on Nov. 25, 2026. Research and case studies will be presented from 3 perspectives on well-being: health, sensibility and co-creation.
STATION Ai Partners with Nagoya University and Rhelixa in the Healthcare Field in the Tokai Region
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STATION Ai株式会社 is partnering with Nagoya University and Rhelixa in the healthcare field in the Tokai region, supporting joint research and creating opportunities for collaboration through the “Healthcare Guild.”
[Recboo] Partnerships with 90 Major Domestic VCs/CVCs; Cumulative Support for 50 VC/CVC-Backed Startups
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株式会社ノックラーン announced that its startup recruitment support service, “Recboo,” has surpassed 90 partnerships with major domestic VCs/CVCs and expanded its cumulative support record to 50 companies.
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Partnerships with 90 VCs/CVCs
In about 3 and a half years since the service launched in March 2023
Approximately 70% have achieved an up round, IPO, M&A or profitability after receiving support
Conducting a field trial at 2 elementary schools in Oirase, Aomori Prefecture, to prepare for disasters and raise children’s disaster-preparedness awareness
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AUTHENTIC JAPAN株式会社 will conduct a demonstration project to raise disaster-preparedness awareness starting in December 2026, in cooperation with the Oirase Town Board of Education in Aomori Prefecture. The project will use its location-finding service “DRS” and target students at the town-run Koyo Elementary School and Shimoda Elementary School.
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To be conducted starting in December 2026
December 2026–May 2027 (planned
A dedicated transmitter weighing about 45 g
GPS location data can be transmitted for about 2 weeks
Search radio signals can be transmitted for about 2–3 months