“NTTコム リサーチ” changes its name to “NTTドコモビジネスX リサーチ” and launches クアルトリクス XM for Market Research
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NTTドコモビジネスX株式会社 has renamed its research service from “NTTコム リサーチ” to “NTTドコモビジネスX リサーチ” and launched “XM for Market Research” in collaboration with クアルトリクス合同会社.
Companies mentioned：NTTドコモビジネスX株式会社、NTTコム オンライン、NTTコム リサーチ、NTTドコモビジネスX リサーチ、クアルトリクス、米国クアルトリクス、クアルトリクス合同会社、Qualtrics International Inc.
[Nov. 11 (Wed.) at 16:00] Executive Officer and DX Innovation Center Director Asahi to speak: Free online seminar on turning data into value across business division boundaries
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株式会社ビザスク will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 11 featuring Nobuo Asahi of Mitsubishi Electric. The theme is “Turning Data into Value Across Business Division Boundaries,” with practical examples of DX promotion at Mitsubishi Electric and its digital platform “Serendie®.”
Facts
Over 800,000 people in Japan and abroad combined (as of Feb. 2026)
Tokyo Trial Order Certification Program to exhibit at Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2026
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The Tokyo Trial Order Certification Program, operated by 株式会社ツクリエ, will exhibit at Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, and showcase new products and services from 12 companies certified in Reiwa 8.
Facts
12 certified businesses
Original2026年11月11日（水）～13日（金）
Approximately 600 companies
Approximately 8,000 startup consultations annually
Perfect for weekend parties too! Christmas cakes available for early pickup or frozen delivery
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小田急百貨店新宿店 is accepting Christmas cake reservations on its e-commerce site and featuring cakes available for early pickup starting Dec. 19, as well as frozen cakes that can be delivered nationwide.
4MEEE to hold pop-up at アインズ＆トルペ新宿東口店, featuring a curated selection of 8 beauty brands
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4MEEE, a group company of 株式会社インタースペース, will open the beauty pop-up store “4MEEE MEET THE NEW ME!” at アインズ＆トルペ新宿東口店 from Nov. 13, 2026. The event will feature a curated selection of 8 beauty brands, with a sample set gifted to purchasers.
From the energy of the city to a tranquil retreat. リッチモンドホテルプレミア浅草 to reopen after a full renovation on Sunday, Nov. 8!
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リッチモンドホテルプレミア浅草, part of the ロイヤルグループ hotel chain リッチモンドホテルズ, will reopen after a full renovation on Nov. 8, 2026, with interiors incorporating traditional Japanese crafts and architectural styles.
“Year-end Gift” sales begin today at the 吉野家 official online shop!
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株式会社吉野家 will offer limited quantities of “Year-end Gifts” at its official online shop from Nov. 4 through 10 a.m. on Dec. 21. The lineup features sets combining frozen beef bowl toppings with original merchandise, and early-bird discount coupons are also available.
Enter easily via LINE and share prizes worth 7.77 million yen! “Ukon no Chikara” winter campaign launches Nov. 4
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株式会社アイリッジ and Qoil announced that LINKFUN, a LINE tool, was selected for House Wellness Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara” campaign. A campaign to share prizes worth a total of 7.77 million yen will run from Nov. 4, 2026, marking the third consecutive term the tool has been selected.
A new mechanism by which chondroitin※1 protects the surface of the eye discovered
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Rohto Pharmaceutical and Hokkaido University have discovered a new mechanism by which sodium chondroitin sulfate (CS), an ingredient in eye drops, helps maintain the glycocalyx barrier, a protective layer on the surface of the eye.
YNK (Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi) area development vision established, aiming for “Junkan City YNK,” where stronger urban functions and the continuity of culture reinforce one another
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東京建物株式会社 announced that it has established the “YNK Area Development Vision,” setting out future development priorities and action plans for the Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi area (the YNK area) in front of Tokyo Station, and aims to create “Junkan City YNK.”
[Demonstration by an instructor with 25 years of experience stationed in China] Guidance on preparing for “Chinese for Employees Stationed in China” | Nov. 24 (Tue.) at 10:30 a.m.
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 will hold a free web seminar on Nov. 24, 2026, offering guidance on preparing for “Chinese for Employees Stationed in China.” Instructor Kazuhiro Mukaida will explain practical study techniques through demonstrations. The seminar is aimed at people planning to relocate to China and HR personnel.
Facts
Nov. 24, 2026
10:30
1 hour
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
三井不動産 × 日鉄興和不動産 break ground on “MFLP・LOGIFRONT Kyoto Yawata II”
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三井不動産 and 日鉄興和不動産 announced the start of construction on “MFLP・LOGIFRONT Kyoto Yawata II,” a large-scale logistics facility under development in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture. The 4-story facility will have a total floor area of approximately 161,565 m² and is scheduled for completion at the end of September 2028.
Facts
Original延床約161,565㎡
Construction began on Monday, November 2, 2026
Completion scheduled for the end of September 2028
[A co-creation project by 日立市 and Hitachi, Ltd.] “Future City Hitachi,” a metaverse where people can experience future lifestyles and engage in dialogue with residents, launches
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日立市 and 株式会社日立製作所 launched “Future City Hitachi,” a metaverse where people can experience future lifestyles, on Nov. 4, 2026, as part of a co-creation project to realize a smart city.
アース製薬 signs sponsorship agreement with professional golfer Serena Aoki
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アース製薬 has signed a sponsorship agreement with professional golfer Serena Aoki. Starting with the 2027 season, she will wear apparel bearing the company’s logo when competing in tournaments.
Posts by people working at companies spark interest in products and services among 45.8%; those who found the posts “helpful” were approximately 6.7 times as likely to have purchased or used them
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社オトバンク’s podcast business PitPa, 45.8% of consumers who encountered posts by people working at companies became interested in the products or services. Those who found the posts “helpful” were approximately 6.7 times as likely to have purchased or used them.
AI-powered underwriting automation system begins use in underwriting reviews at ニッセイプラス small-amount, short-term insurer
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ニッセイプラス Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance and Finatext have developed an AI-powered underwriting automation system and began using it for underwriting reviews of smartphone insurance policies on Oct. 30, 2026.
ザムスト accelerates full-scale expansion into the European padel market, signing a sponsorship agreement as Official Bracing Partner of leading global padel academy “M3 Padel Academy”
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日本シグマックス株式会社 has signed a sponsorship agreement with M3 Padel Academy, a padel academy based in Madrid, Spain, accelerating its expansion into the European padel market.
Facts
Approximately 4.5 million in 2019
Approximately 19.4 million in 2025
Expanded approximately 4.3 times in 6 years
Players visit from more than 120 countries worldwide
ZAMST brings more than 30 years of experience
Companies mentioned：日本シグマックス株式会社、ZAMST、ザムスト、M3 Padel Academy、Playtomic
[Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi] Limited release from Nov. 11, 2026: “Astonishingly Good!? Butter Chicken Curry So Good It’s Cause for Alarm!” and “Tachikawa Revolution Pie”
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、NIKE、ZARA、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、B:MING LIFE STORE by BEAMS、COLONY 2139、Gap、GapKids、ユニクロ、アカチャンホンポ、無印良品、ハンズ、ブルーミングブルーミー、Style Factory、Super sports xebio、nojima、有隣堂、H&M、トイザらス
[Co-developed with 犬印本舗] Step-by-step support for breasts as they change through pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding! The “3-Step Series” of maternity and mom’s innerwear is now on sale
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 began selling the “3-Step Series,” maternity and mom’s innerwear co-developed with 株式会社犬印本舗 to accommodate changes in the body during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, on Oct. 30, 2026.
Cheesecake made with plenty of rum raisins, available for a limited time on “Cheese Day”
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モロゾフ株式会社 will sell a limited-time, 2-layer cheesecake made with rum raisins and Danish cream cheese at its fresh confectionery stores nationwide to mark “Cheese Day” on Nov. 11.
“アカチャンホンポ Bell Mall Store” to reopen Nov. 13, 2026, after renovations, with new features including a stroller test-driving area!
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will reopen its “アカチャンホンポ Bell Mall Store,” located inside Bell Mall in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. In addition to a stroller test-driving area and the introduction of “CotoToki,” the store will run a 10-times points campaign on all items to mark the reopening.
Japan’s first※1 eye-area and eyelash serum formulated with iPS cell culture supernatant※2, “Scalp D Eyelash Serum Queen,” gets a redesigned package that conveys an elevated sense of quality
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アンファー株式会社 has redesigned the packaging of “Scalp D Eyelash Serum Queen,” an eye-area and eyelash serum formulated with iPS cell culture supernatant, and will sell it in the new packaging starting Dec. 1, 2026.
“DocumentOn” expands advertising reviews under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act to cover goods other than pharmaceuticals, etc. (food, miscellaneous goods, clothing, etc.)
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies has expanded the scope of advertising reviews under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act in its AI review service “DocumentOn” to cover goods other than pharmaceuticals, etc. (food, miscellaneous goods, clothing, etc.).
First of its kind in western Japan: YKK AP presentation space “AZ five OSAKA,” an exhibition and proposal facility specializing in building construction products, opens
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YKK AP株式会社 opened “AZ five OSAKA,” an exhibition and proposal facility specializing in building construction products, in Chuo Ward, Osaka, on Nov. 2. The first facility of its kind in western Japan features approximately 90 product displays and the “GT-Lab Osaka” construction training facility, supporting energy efficiency and the development of skilled workers.
Evolving based on athletes’ feedback: endurance sports jelly range expands to 2 products. “ｉｎゼリーエネルギーＤＥＥＰマグネシウム＋” and “ｉｎゼリーエネルギーＤＥＥＰカフェイン＋” launch Nov. 24 (Tue.)
Pickles hidden in Christmas trees and ugly sweaters?! セカイモン introduces unique European and American Christmas traditions
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セカイモン, an international shopping site operated by 株式会社ショップエアライン, is featuring unique European and American traditions such as Elf on the Shelf and ugly Christmas sweaters in its Christmas feature, along with related campaigns.
“AI Interview Experience Event in Osaka” to be held on Nov. 20, with special release of AI evaluation reports that were well received last time
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Leverages Co., Ltd. will hold an “AI Interview Experience Event” in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2026, helping students prepare for job hunting and ease their concerns by specially releasing AI-generated evaluation reports.
[オーセントホテル小樽] Bartender Hiroshi Noda receives the Yellow Ribbon Medal at the Reiwa 8 Autumn Honors.
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Hiroshi Noda, master bartender at オーセントホテル小樽, received the Yellow Ribbon Medal at the Reiwa 8 Autumn Honors. Noda has around 40 years of experience and also serves as president of the Japan Hotel Barmen’s Association.
[Azur Lane] Rings return. Delicate details capture the outfits and ornaments of Akagi, Javelin and Dunkerque. Encounters become voyages, and feelings woven together become light—.
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株式会社ユートレジャー is accepting pre-orders for 3 rings inspired by the characters Akagi, Javelin and Dunkerque from the smartphone game “Azur Lane.” Prices are 22,000 yen for sterling silver 925 and 275,000 yen for platinum 950. Pre-orders are open from Nov. 4 to Dec. 7, 2026.
[Azur Lane] The 6th collection of rings returns. Designs inspired by Z23 (Nimi), Shinano and Taihou capture intricate details of their outfits and ornaments. Across distant sea routes, now at your fingertips—.
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株式会社ユートレジャー is accepting pre-orders from Nov. 4 to Dec. 7, 2026, for the 6th collection of collaboration rings inspired by characters from the smartphone game “Azur Lane”: Z23, Shinano and Taihou.
The “Zoff｜Precure” collaboration eyewear collection between eyewear brand “Zoff” and the “Precure series” will go on regular sale at select stores and online.
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株式会社インターメスティック announced that its eyewear brand “Zoff” will begin regular sales of “Zoff｜Precure,” a collaboration eyewear collection with 東映アニメーション’s “Precure series,” at select stores and online from Nov. 12, 2026.
[Afternoon Tea] “New Year’s Bag 2027,” a limited-edition lucky bag featuring cat and tea-themed art, goes on sale! Includes 8 popular teas, a limited-edition tea, a cookie tin, and tea and pasta tickets.
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アイビーカンパニー株式会社 announced that it will begin advance online sales on Nov. 26 of “New Year’s Bag 2027,” a limited-edition lucky bag from アフタヌーンティー・ティールーム. Priced at 10,000 yen, it includes 8 teas, a limited-edition tea, cookies, tickets and more.
Facts
New Year’s Bag 2027
From noon on Thursday, Nov. 26
8 popular teas
Price: 10,000 yen (tax included)
Tea tickets (5)
Tomato sauce pasta tickets with organic tomatoes and mozzarella (2)
The Manga Gau Gau app launches digital editions of print books! A 3-day campaign offers 50% off all eligible titles!
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株式会社双葉社’s manga app “Manga Gau Gau” will begin distributing digital editions of print books on Nov. 4, 2026. To mark the launch, eligible titles will be offered at 50% off for 3 days starting that day.
[なか卯] Enjoy generous helpings of large, wild salmon roe! なか卯 brings back its “Wild Salmon Roe Bowl” for a limited time this year.
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株式会社なか卯 will offer its “Wild Salmon Roe Bowl” for a limited time starting Nov. 11. Available in 4 sizes, from small to a generous portion, at 446 locations, excluding some stores.
A hugely popular campaign! “かっぱ寿司 × トミカ” collaboration campaign adds a crab to かっぱ寿司’s original toy lineup! The first release is a “Taree” vehicle carrying a crab whose legs and pincers move.
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かっぱ寿司 will run a campaign from Nov. 5, 2026, in collaboration with トミカ, giving away miniature cars. Customers spending 3,500 yen or more will receive a miniature “Taree” transport vehicle carrying a crab.
Back again this year! “Aomori Apple Meigetsu,” the sweetest variety in the Aomori Apple series, launches Nov. 10!
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will launch a 100% straight-juice apple drink made with the rare Aomori-grown variety Meigetsu under the acure made brand on Nov. 10, 2026.
セブンカフェ receives a letter of appreciation from coffee producer support organization FUNCAFÉ of the Republic of Guatemala in recognition of its support for coffee-growing regions.
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン received a letter of appreciation from coffee producer support organization FUNCAFÉ of the Republic of Guatemala in recognition of its educational support activities. The company supports coffee-growing regions in 4 countries—Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and Tanzania—and aims to source at least 50% responsibly by 2030.
Facts
4 countries worldwide
By 2030
At least 50%
177 children
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブンカフェ、セブン＆アイ・ホールディングス、FUNCAFÉ、Fundación de la Caficultura para el Desarrollo Rural
A special conversation between freelance announcer Yumiko Udo and Naoki Prize-winning author Masumi Oshima! A 15th-anniversary feature for the novel Pietà
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A conversation between freelance announcer Yumiko Udo and Masumi Oshima, author of the novel Pietà published by 株式会社ポプラ社, is available in the web magazine “WEB asta*” to mark the novel’s 15th anniversary.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya “Buvette”: A heartwarming Christmas dinner course to enjoy in the heart of the city “2026 Christmas Dinner Course”
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The French bistro “Buvette” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will offer a limited-time Christmas dinner course from December 23 to 25, 2026. The price is 14,850 yen including tax, and wine pairings are also available.
“ハードロックカフェ” Rock Shop: A playful rock-inspired touch for a Tokyo icon. 2 limited-edition pins arrive! TOKYO TOWER collaboration goods exclusive to the Tokyo location go on sale
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2 limited-edition collaboration pins with Tokyo Tower will go on sale November 7, 2026, at the ハードロックカフェ Tokyo Rock Shop.
Facts
On sale from: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Tokyo Tower × ハードロックカフェ Tokyo Dangle Guitar Pin 3,300 yen (tax included)
Limited to 500 pieces
Tokyo Tower × ハードロックカフェ Tokyo License Plate Pin 2,970 yen (tax included)
As the second installment, in February 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社WDI JAPAN、ハードロックカフェ、TOKYO TOWER、ハードロック・インターナショナル、Hard Rock Digital
“ハードロックカフェ” Rock Shop: Shochiku-approved kumadori design × Hard Rock CAFE collaboration “KABUKI MAKEUP GUITAR PIN” goes on sale
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The collaboration pin “KABUKI MAKEUP GUITAR PIN,” featuring Shochiku-approved kabuki kumadori makeup designs, will go on sale November 6 at all ハードロックカフェ Rock Shop locations in Japan.
TikTok to hold the “TikTok Trend Awards 2026” ceremony on Friday, December 4, recognizing people and content that made a major splash on TikTok in 2026 and influenced society and culture!
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TikTok announced that it will hold the awards ceremony for the “TikTok Trend Awards 2026” on December 4, honoring people and content that made a major splash on the platform in 2026 and influenced society and culture.
さとふる Newsletter: 2026 Furusato Tax Donation Popular Gift Ranking (preliminary results): Shine Muscat claims the top spot for the first time!
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株式会社さとふる announced the preliminary ranking of popular gifts for furusato tax donations on さとふる from January to October 2026. Shine Muscat took the top spot for the first time, while daily necessities and discounted food items continued to be popular.
A Christmas collaboration café with “＆しまじろう” opens at NATSLIVE CAFÉ in Omotesando on November 27!
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株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション and NATSLIVE Group will hold a Christmas collaboration café with “＆Shimajiro” at “NATSLIVE CAFE” in Omotesando, Tokyo, from November 27 to December 25, 2026.
Facts
from Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Until Friday, Dec. 25
Shimajiro's Santa hamburger steak: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Hana-chan's Christmas tree shortcake: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Sparkling Strawberry Sparkle: 880 yen (tax included)
Children's drink: 550 yen (tax included)
A souvenir glass is available for an additional 990 yen (tax included)
A cooking livestream program with more than 5,000 episodes to date
Service launches to purchase grid discharge from residential storage batteries for up to 70 yen/kWh — accelerating the adoption of low-voltage DR and VPP through “ongoing rewards based on control” and “visualization of results”
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東京ガス will expand its “Battery Network Service” solution for residential storage batteries in November 2026, launching a system that purchases discharged electricity for up to 70 yen/kWh and a personal account page where users can check the effects of control.
Updated to meet the needs of today's new employee training! U-CAN's “Workplace Etiquette Course” offers structured learning, from online etiquette to essential business manners.
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株式会社ユーキャン has updated its corporate e-learning training course, “Workplace Etiquette Course,” for prospective and new employees. The course provides structured learning in business etiquette for in-person and online meetings, using a 4-step format combining videos, exercises, and tests.
The manners new employees need, and the judgment to handle information appropriately. U-CAN launches its e-learning training course, “Compliance Set for New Employees.”
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株式会社ユーキャン has launched “Compliance Set for New Employees,” a corporate e-learning training course for prospective and new employees covering 3 themes: etiquette, compliance, and internet literacy.
See charging status at a glance from しろちゃん’s expression! New USB Type-C cable with a しろちゃん display, made with scratch-resistant nylon mesh and supporting charging at up to 100W
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エレコム株式会社 has launched a new USB Type-C cable that displays しろちゃん’s expression on the connector display, letting users check charging status. It supports charging at up to 100W and data transfer at 480Mbps, and is made with nylon mesh.
Facts
Up to 100W
20V/5A
Up to 480Mbps
1,980 yen (typical in-store retail price)
1,800 yen (before tax)
Reduction of 20% or more
Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング、USB Implementers Forum
FANCL History Museum refreshes its “Involvement with Society” section
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株式会社ファンケル will renovate the “Involvement with Society” section at its visitor exhibition facility, ファンケル ヒストリーミュージアム, and open it to the public starting November 5, 2026.
Part of the sales of “キリン 氷結®mottainai 不知火,” made using off-spec Shiranui citrus fruit from Kumamoto, will be donated as relief funds for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster
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Kirin Beer will donate part of the sales of “キリン 氷結®mottainai 不知火,” made using off-spec Shiranui citrus fruit from Kumamoto, to 日本赤十字社 as relief funds for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster.
Store designed with a “premium” image: やよい軒 Chofu Station North Exit store opens
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株式会社プレナス opened a new やよい軒 location, the Chofu Station North Exit store, on November 5. The store features a “premium” design based on the brand image unveiled in December 2023.
Solo exhibition “導 Shirube—Wayfinder—” by rust artist YASUKA.M to be held at 軽井沢書店 中軽井沢店 starting Wednesday, November 18
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カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC） will hold a solo exhibition by rust artist YASUKA.M, “導 Shirube—Wayfinder—,” at 軽井沢書店 中軽井沢店 starting November 18. Alongside sales of new works and limited-edition prints, a special exhibit will also be held at SHARE LOUNGE 軽井沢T-SITE.
【BLACK FRIDAY 2026】Up to 50% off! Annual special sale now on
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湘南レーベル株式会社, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社DDグループ, is holding “BLACK FRIDAY 2026” at 5 hotels it operates starting November 1, 2026, with a special sale offering accommodation plans at up to 50% off.
More freedom for drawer storage! 3 new sizes added to the “伸縮整理トレー Nブラン” series, with approximately 1.9 million units sold to date
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株式会社ニトリ has added 3 sizes, with widths of 9cm, 13.5cm and 18cm, to the “伸縮整理トレー Nブラン” series, which has sold approximately 1.9 million units to date. Sales began in late October 2026 at select stores and on ニトリネット.
Facts
Late Oct. 2026
9cm wide
13.5cm
18cm
Adjustable in length from approximately 25.5cm to 45.8cm
【Loft】Popular high-performance ingredients and hair tools! “Loft Best Cosmetics 2026”
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株式会社ロフト will feature “Loft Best Cosmetics 2026” in stores and online starting November 14. The lineup includes 58 best-selling cosmetics selected based on sales from January to August 2026, plus 42 “next cosmetics” picks attracting buyers’ attention, for a total of 100 items. A booklet will also be distributed.
Facts
A total of 100 items will be featured
Starting Saturday, November 14
Based on sales performance from January to August 2026
【Pizzeria LAVAROCK 仙台】A festive Christmas dinner to share with someone special
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Pizzeria LAVAROCK 仙台, operated by 森トラスト・ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, will serve “LAVAROCK Christmas Dinner 2026” for 3 days only, from December 23 to 25, 2026. The special menu is served family-style and features 6 dishes, including Yamagata Prefecture’s “Kosei beef” and raclette cheese, priced from 7,500 yen (advance reservations) to 8,500 yen.
【広島T-SITE】“86th Hiroshima Mercato: The Shape of Food—Sweets Garden” to be held November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday)
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広島T-SITE will hold the “86th Hiroshima Mercato: The Shape of Food—Sweets Garden” for 2 days, on November 14 and 15, 2026. More than 50 vendors from inside and outside the prefecture will take part, with flower shop UN DEUX PLANTS participating as a special sponsor.
Facts
86th
Nov. 14, 2026
15th (Sun.)
More than 50 stores
First 100 people each day
1,000 yen
Limited to the first 50 people each day
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、広島T-SITE、Koalakko's fun、うちのおやつ、人々、HIYORI WASANBON、SUM CURRY、しもみん農場、平飼い自然養鶏場 砂谷コッコ村、UN DEUX PLANTS
“ジョブカン” to exhibit at the back-office trade show “11th [Kansai] HR EXPO”
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“ジョブカン,” a cloud-based ERP system for back-office support provided by 株式会社DONUTS, will exhibit at the “11th [Kansai] HR EXPO,” taking place at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative adoption has exceeded 300,000 companies
[Calbee＋ × 東京ばな奈] The buzzworthy next-generation potato chip brand Jagaboulder makes a limited-time appearance in Osaka! Also featuring Kansai’s first appearance of “Ryugu Nori Flavor” and “Charred Sweet Potato Chips,” made using a unique method
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Jagaboulder, a next-generation potato chip brand created in collaboration between 株式会社グレープストーン and カルビー株式会社, will open for a limited time at Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store from Nov. 11, 2026. Products on sale include “Ryugu Nori Flavor,” making its first appearance in Kansai, and “Charred Sweet Potato Chips,” made using a unique method.
Making its Osaka debut! One of western Japan’s largest jewelry events for families to enjoy together (asterisk): OSAKA JEWELRY FES '26 Autumn, opening at Osaka Nanko ATC Hall from Nov. 21
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the first OSAKA JEWELRY FES '26 Autumn, one of western Japan’s largest B-to-C jewelry events, at Osaka Nanko ATC Hall from Nov. 21, 2026. A total of 220 shops and brands will exhibit, with activities including displays of high-end jewelry, workshops and talk events.
Beyond record-high export figures: regional small and medium-sized manufacturers and “hidden gems” take on global markets — bringing together manufacturers with no export experience, regional branded foods, and Japanese tableware and cookware
New from Nov. 13, 2026, at Flower Miffy, Miffy’s flower shop: outfits for plush toys and a mascot inspired by the poinsettia, a winter potted flower that is a Christmas-season favorite!
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Flower Miffy, operated by ベネリック株式会社, will release outfits for plush toys and a mascot inspired by the poinsettia, a Christmas-season favorite, from Nov. 13, 2026.
フリュー株式会社 will exhibit at “Amusement Expo 2026,” an arcade game festival being held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 6 and 7, and will unveil new prize items and hands-on events for the photo sticker booths Kirary and moove.
Facts
2026
Fri., Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 7
Ariake 3-11-1
Companies mentioned：フリュー株式会社、フリュー、NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live, Inc.、一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会、JAIA
朝日新聞 rolls out special coverage offering multiple perspectives on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections
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株式会社朝日新聞社 is running a digital special feature offering multiple perspectives on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, along with related commercial and advertising campaigns and an autumn special campaign.
[Oirase Keiryu Hotel] Sleep soundly in winter in Aomori. New “Winter Oirase Sleep Stay” invites guests to surrender to the quiet of Oirase Gorge during the calmest season of the year
The 2nd installment in popular Chinese cosmetics brand JUDYDOLL’s mini cosmetics series: “Full-Face Makeup Palette,” for a complete makeup look, goes on sale exclusively at FamilyMart stores from Friday, Nov. 13!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will release the “Full-Face Makeup Palette,” a mini-size multipurpose palette from Chinese cosmetics brand JUDYDOLL, exclusively from Nov. 13, 2026.
To celebrate the release of the original albums “DEKAI” and “PURE”! Kitani Tatsuya × JOYSOUND collaboration campaign! Sing karaoke for a chance to win an original fan!
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JOYSOUND, the karaoke service operated by 株式会社エクシング, will hold a collaboration campaign starting November 4 to mark the release of Tatsuya Kitani's original albums DEKAI and PURE. Original fans will be given away by lottery to participants who sing and enter at karaoke venues or through the app.
Facts
50 people
To 5 customers
Set of 2
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシング、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、JOYSOUND、X Corp.、Twitter, Inc.
Power up event items earned by logging in to Lineage and try crafting lavish rewards! The “Halloween Happy Carnival After Party” starts November 4!
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NC Japan announced that it will launch the “Halloween Happy Carnival After Party” in the PC online game Lineage on November 4, 2026, and the “Anti-King World First Siege Battle Event” on November 15.
A part by will release collaboration items with the popular Seoul cookie shop Maison de Margarett（メゾン・ド・マーガレット） starting Wednesday, November 18
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A part by, from 株式会社アダストリア, will release collaboration items with the popular Seoul cookie shop Maison de Margarett starting November 18, 2026.
Facts
More than 40 multi-brands
From Wednesday, Nov. 18
Nov. 18, 2026
9:00～
4 styles of original goods
Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、A part by、Maison de Margarett、メゾン・ド・マーガレット、グローバルワーク、ニコアンド、ローリーズファーム、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur
With no savings or pension at 65! Queen Usagi Nakamura’s latest essay, “Queen of Retirement Bankruptcy,” vividly recounts a life on the brink and goes on sale today!
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Usagi Nakamura’s latest essay, “Queen of Retirement Bankruptcy,” has been published by 新潮社. The survival essay depicts her new life in Chiba and the turmoil involving her father, who has dementia, as she faces having no savings or pension at 65.
[Survey on Product Safety] 88.4% say safety assessments during development are important! What safety measures do consumers expect from companies?
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In a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 熱分析装置おすすめナビ, 88.4% of consumers said safety assessments during development are important. In addition, 71.3% said they consider safety when making purchases, and 80.3% said they trust companies that conduct safety testing.
Demonstrating the results of AIO measures by combining improvements to the company website with coverage in external media
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株式会社NEXER Group announced that, through a business partnership with 株式会社Cone, it secured coverage in the external media outlet slide lib, increasing the number of mentions of the company in Google AI Overviews from 1 to 8 as of October 2026.
【ホテル日航つくば】“New Year Family Lunch & Dinner 2027” to be held Saturday, January 2, 2027
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ホテル日航つくば will hold “New Year Family Lunch & Dinner 2027” on January 2, 2027, featuring a Japanese and Western buffet and traditional performances including Chinese acrobatics and Japanese taiko drumming.
Keep computers, documents and small items together for smooth movement around the office: 2 self-standing meeting bags that make it easy to take items in and out go on sale
Panasonic Industry unveils “Machine Evolution Expo,” an online exhibition for semiconductor manufacturing equipment ～Introducing FA device technologies, products and solutions that support equipment evolution～
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Panasonic Industry will unveil “Machine Evolution Expo,” an online exhibition introducing FA device technologies, products and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, on November 4, 2026.
Junretsu and Monaki producer Kazuyoshi Sakai’s first autobiography, “Confession♨,” goes on sale November 20! Matching T-shirts will also be available at T-OD!
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Sakai Kazuyoshi’s first autobiography, “Confession♨,” will be released on November 20, 2026, by 立東舎, a publishing label of 株式会社リットーミュージック. Commemorative matching T-shirts will also be sold at T-OD.
The latest installment in the “Missing Pieces” series is “Swallowing the Earth”! Osamu Tezuka’s first long-form manga for adults arrives in its original version!
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立東舎 will release the latest installment in the “Osamu Tezuka: Missing Pieces” series on November 13, 2026, featuring the original version of “Swallowing the Earth,” Osamu Tezuka’s first long-form manga for adults.
Facts
List price: 8,800 yen
To be released on November 13, 2026
It has become a substantial volume totaling 600 pages
The long-awaited reference book on the currently prominent ATT&CK framework, “ATT&CK: A Knowledge Base on Cyberattacks and Its Applications—From Basic Knowledge to Red Team Exercises and Applications of LLMs (Large Language Models),” is published
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株式会社インプレス has published a reference book on the ATT&CK framework, “ATT&CK: A Knowledge Base on Cyberattacks and Its Applications,” co-authored by Takukuni Mitsunaga and パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社, through インプレス NextPublishing.
Facts
More than 200 types of attack techniques previously used by attackers
Suggested retail price: e-book edition, 1,600 yen (before tax)
Print edition, 2,200 yen (before tax)
120 pages of main text
Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレス、パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社、インプレス NextPublishing、株式会社インプレスR&D、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構産業サイバーセキュリティセンター、JPCERT/CC、東京大学、東洋大学、Amazon Kindleストア、楽天koboイーブックストア、Apple Books、紀伊國屋書店 Kinoppy、Google Play Store、honto電子書籍ストア、Sony Reader Store、BookLive!、BOOK☆WALKER、Amazon.co.jp
【Special offer for purchasers】More freedom with your favorite colors! “A Beginner’s Watercolor Sketchbook: Gentle Lessons in Drawing and Tips for Mixing Colors,” a guide to illustrating with transparent watercolors, goes on sale
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株式会社インプレス will release “A Beginner’s Watercolor Sketchbook,” an introductory guide to transparent watercolors, on November 4, 2026. The list price is 1,980 yen.
TechLib to hold “Mado no Mori 30th Anniversary × TechLib 1st Anniversary Joint Commemorative Project: My Favorite Tools & Technical Book Review Awards 2026”!