Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store: “Exhibition of the Fifteenth-Generation Sakaida Kakiemon,” carrying on a tradition spanning more than 370 years
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An exhibition of traditional crafts by the Fifteenth-Generation Sakaida Kakiemon will be held at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.
Facts
For more than 370 years
Assumed the name in 2014
Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture, in 1968
Original1991年 多摩美術大学絵画学科中退
1994: Studied under the Fourteenth-Generation Sakaida Kakiemon
2010: First selected for the 45th Seibu Traditional Crafts Exhibition
Original2012年 有田陶芸協会会員となる
2013: Became chair of the Kakiemon Ceramic Production Techniques Preservation Society, a nationally designated holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property
2014: Assumed the name of the Fifteenth-Generation Sakaida Kakiemon
Authlete to speak at “OpenID BizDay #20 ~ Strategies for Protecting Businesses Through Authentication and Authorization: Evolving API Security and the Practice and Enhancement of Enterprise IAM”
“Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” Season 2 kicks off! The first paid Season 2 DLC, “Godzilla,” launches today, November 4 (Wed)! Major update Ver.2.0.0 introduces the new “Duel” mode!
New from Hiroshima: “Lemon Liqueur Cake” for adults — a melt-in-your-mouth texture and lingering lemon notes. Seto Inland Sea lemon peel and lemon liqueur are folded into a fine-textured cake.
A first for Japan’s HIPHOP scene. BAD HOP’s YZERR uses a drone show as part of the production at “FORCE FESTIVAL 2026”
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At FORCE FESTIVAL 2026, hosted by BAD HOP’s YZERR, a show featuring a drone display and flying displays will be staged for the first time in Japan’s HIPHOP scene. The program included a light show using 150 drones and logo displays during LIL BABY’s performance.
Marina Bay Capital Advisors’ cybersecurity industry report featured in a listed company’s IR activities
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A cybersecurity industry report issued in October 2026 by Singaporean research firm Marina Bay Capital Advisors (MBCA) was featured in Japanese and English as part of Macnica Holdings’ IR activities.
Facts
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3132
Oct. 29, 2026
November 4, 2026
January 2025
Companies mentioned：Marina Bay Capital Advisors Pte Ltd、Marina Bay Capital Advisors Pte. Ltd.、MBCA、マクニカホールディングス株式会社、GMOグループ、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、みずほ証券、モルガン・スタンレーMUFG証券、Marshall Wace Asia、ExodusPoint Capital Management
CTCRECORDS teams up with Kumori Inaba and Nukunuku Nigirimeshi! “CTCRECORDS RAINY POP UP STORE” confirmed
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Original株式会社リグラフィックスの音楽レーベル「CTCRECORDS」は、ボカロP・稲葉曇とイラストレーター・ぬくぬくにぎりめしとのコラボレーションにより、「CTCRECORDS RAINY POP UP STORE」を開催する。新宿マルイ アネックスおよびなんばマルイにて開催され、楽曲やイラストをモチーフにしたグッズ販売、AHSキャラクターズ関連商品の展開、調声データ展示、体験型ステッカー制作などが実施される。
Original11月14日（土）「京浜精密工業マッチデー」を開催 H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス vs スターズ神戸
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H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス will hold its game against スターズ神戸 on November 14, 2026, as “Keihin Seimitsu Kogyo Match Day.” The event will be held to express appreciation to its main partner, 京浜精密工業, and will include a ceremonial face-off.
Orders open for newly illustrated Halloween-version A6 acrylic panels and more from “Theatrical Series [Part One]: Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods
Orders open for “A Certain Dark Side’s Girl Coexistence” Trading Chibitoko Can Badges, Trading Chibitoko Ani-Frame and more! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods
“8 distinct voices bloom on one album. Legendary compilation ‘natural woman Vol.5’ confirmed — 8 female singer-songwriters come together, with every track produced from arrangement through mixing”
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OriginalCap Stone Entertainment株式会社は、女性シンガーソングライター8組が集結したオムニバスアルバム『natural woman Vol.5』を2026年11月21日に先行発売し、同年12月21日より全国流通および配信を開始する。
Facts
Advance release at each artist’s live venue on November 21, 2026 (Sat)
Nationwide distribution and streaming services will be available starting December 21 (Mon)
3 arrangers
An engineer with more than 20 years of experience
A total of 20 videos
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Cap Stone Entertainment株式会社、CSE Recording Studio、COMELAND、ウォルト・ディズニー・カンパニー
[Sakado, Saitama] 24-hour gym becomes a community gathering place! “World Plus Gym Sakado” to hold “Autumn Festival 2026” on Saturday, November 7, to mark its renovation
Launching 2 new research and development projects under the Bio-Manufacturing Revolution Promotion Project
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In the 4th call for proposals under the Bio-Manufacturing Revolution Promotion Project, NEDO selected 2 new research and development themes, including the collection and conversion of unused resources into raw materials and microbial modification technologies. A total of 19 projects have been selected to date, and the program is scheduled to run from fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2032.
Ready Crew, which handles projects worth 110 billion yen annually, to exhibit at DX General Expo 2026 Autumn Tokyo
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フロンティア株式会社 will exhibit at DX General Expo 2026 Autumn Tokyo, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 4 to 6, 2026, and introduce the features of its business-matching service Ready Crew.
First store in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture! Heart Bread Antique Yahashira store opens near Yahashira and Shin-Yahashira stations! The compact-format store will offer signature Magical Chocolate Ring and store-exclusive cube-shaped bread
【コートヤード・バイ・マリオット沖縄リゾート】Surf & Turf Christmas Dinner and 3 Christmas Cakes debut
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A press release detailing the Christmas-exclusive Surf & Turf Christmas Dinner and 3 original Christmas cakes to be offered by コートヤード・バイ・マリオット沖縄リゾート in December 2026, along with tropical-themed presentations.
Facts
Opened on June 15, 2026
Price: 12,000 yen
Island Strawberry Christmas Shortcake (limited to 80)
The croquette picture book that drew attention with a second printing before release goes on sale today! Harapeko Megane’s 『でもそんなことはおかまいなしにあげたてのコロッケをたべる。』
COROS announces COROS DURA 2 SOLAR, a GPS cycling computer with solar charging
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COROS announced the COROS DURA 2 SOLAR, a GPS cycling computer with solar charging, on Nov. 4, 2026. It offers up to 120 hours of GPS operation, a lightweight 99g body, and a 3.5-inch display, with a retail price starting at 78,100 yen (tax included).
Facts
Announced the new COROS DURA 2 SOLAR cycling computer on Nov. 4, 2026
Original1回のフル充電で最大120時間のGPS稼働
Can add up to 2 hours of ride time for every 1 hour of riding in direct sunlight
Large 3.5-inch touchscreen
Lightweight at 99g
Retail price: from 78,100 yen (tax included)
Display is 30% larger than the previous model
Pixel density has improved by 17%
Slim design, measuring 5.7mm at its thinnest point
Can connect to up to 15 sensors simultaneously
Companies mentioned：COROS JAPAN株式会社、COROS、カロス、Strava、Komoot、Zwift、Ride with GPS、TrainingPeaks、SHIMANO、SRAM AXS
Conducting a hands-on comprehensive disaster-preparedness drill with all evacuation shelters in the city open
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ふじみ野市 will conduct a hands-on comprehensive disaster-preparedness drill on Nov. 8, Reiwa 8, opening all 20 designated evacuation shelters in the city and confirming coordination among 3 tiers: the administration, regional disaster-prevention hubs, and district response headquarters.
A program to develop talent to lead space-focused businesses
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Tokyo University of Science, 大分県, and 大分県立国東高等学校 will hold the 4th edition of Bootcamp in Oita, selected under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s program to develop specialized aerospace talent. The camp will take place on Dec. 19 and 20, 2026, in a residential format, with 19 high school students and 6 student mentors taking part. It will develop talent to lead space-focused businesses through parabolic-flight experiments and group work.
Facts
Residential camp format, held 4 times in total
19 high school students selected through an open call
6 student mentors from Tokyo University of Science and other universities, who will guide the high school students
Renxa partners with JHesperus Japan to support young people from Myanmar in Myanmar language as they settle into life in Japan
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Renxa株式会社 has begun a business partnership with JHesperus Japan株式会社, which specializes in supporting Myanmar nationals studying and working in Japan. Through its Lifestyle Advisor Global support service for foreign residents, it will help people from Myanmar find housing and arrange utilities after arriving in Japan, in their native language.
Facts
Japan is projected to face a labor shortage of 6.44 million people in 2030
At the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents reached 4,125,395, surpassing 4 million for the first time
Among them, the number of residents from Myanmar was 182,567
An increase of 47,993 (approximately 36%) from the previous year
Partnerships with Japanese-language schools, vocational schools, and universities span 12 prefectures and 60 schools
Has sent more than 2,000 international students to Japan
102 countries in approximately 2 years since the service launched
We have supported more than 7万人 in getting their lives started.
Rethinking the boundary between bears and humans: Regenerative tour “BORDER WALK” to be held in Yakumo, Hokkaido, in November
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birch株式会社 will hold the regenerative tour “BORDER WALK” in Yakumo, Hokkaido, in November 2026. The tour aims to rethink the boundary between humans and wildlife, particularly bears, and reconsider how people coexist with nature and how companies should be managed.
For keeping animals away from autumn and winter vegetable fields, the sound is not an alarm but gunfire and wolf howls. ALTENA Animal Busters “Hatake Guard” (AMB-07) is on sale at a discounted price during the Amazon Smile Sale, from today, November 4 through 12.
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ALTENA’s animal repeller “Hatake Guard” (AMB-07) is being sold during the Amazon Smile Sale from November 4 through 12, 2026.
Free seminar for corporate planning, investment, and R&D professionals to be held again: “Selecting Investment Areas and M&A Strategies Based on Future Estimates”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold its free webinar “Selecting Investment Areas and M&A Strategies Based on Future Estimates” again on November 17, 2026, for corporate planning, investment, and R&D professionals.
Yumesaki Festival to be held on November 14 (Saturday)!
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ヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社 will take part in the “Himeji Oden and Yume Soba Festa: Yumesaki Festival,” to be held on November 14, 2026. Himeji oden and a local market will be featured in the north area, while Yume soba and gelato will be served in the south area. Stage events are also planned.
【A little-known power spot in Yamanashi Prefecture!?】Yamanashi ambassador 田山せかい launches a new project introducing local good-luck spots in Yamanashi
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株式会社スピギャル announced that it will launch a new project, “田山せかいの やまなし開運めぐり,” in November 2026, featuring Yamanashi ambassador 田山せかい introducing local good-luck spots in Yamanashi.
Facts
From November 2026
I have served as a “Yamanashi ambassador” since 2019.
Since 2025, [I have had] a YouTube channel.
Founded 株式会社NERLA in 2024
Worked as an idol and actress for approximately 10 years
【Confirmed】Korean e-commerce platform “W CONCEPT” to hold its largest-ever pop-up, “WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS FROM SEOUL,” in Shibuya for 11 days from November 26 (Thursday)
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Korean e-commerce platform “W CONCEPT” will hold its largest-ever pop-up event in Shibuya from November 26, 2026.
Facts
Over 11 days
More than 70 other brands
Companies mentioned：W Concept Korea Co., Ltd.、W CONCEPT、NYLORA、EENK、KIMHĒKIM、FRONTROW、PLEUVOIR、PICCASSO、DUALSONIC、LIVING CREATOR、MINJUKIM PAKUA、SIENNE、MANGOMANYPLEASE、KUMÉ、Atelier de LUMEN、FOLUNUA、MAMMOTH COFFEE、株式会社HANA、新世界（Shinsegae）グループ
A Kitakami izakaya that started as a fish shop marks its 27th anniversary. Enjoy Maesawa beef sukiyaki and Tohoku local sake for ¥6,600 (tax included). A course normally priced at ¥7,700 (tax included) is available at a special price, still including about 6 pieces of sushi and 2 hours of all-you-can-drink.
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Izakaya テナモンヤコネクション in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, announced a special offer to mark its 27th anniversary on November 11, 2026: a course normally priced at ¥7,700 (tax included) will be offered for ¥6,600 (tax included). It includes Maesawa beef sukiyaki, local sake from Tohoku, 2 hours of all-you-can-drink, and about 6 pieces of sushi.
Learn about CFRP systematically in 1 day while examining real samples—株式会社Tech-T to hold “CFRP Seminar 2026” in Nagoya on November 24. Speakers from universities, automakers, and CFRP manufacturers
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株式会社Tech-T will hold “CFRP Seminar 2026” at the Nagoya International Center on November 24, 2026. Experts from 岐阜大学, 日産自動車, and other organizations will speak, and attendees can learn about CFRP, from the basics to recycling, while examining real samples. “NAGOYA Automotive Plastics Summit 2026” is also scheduled for December 22.
Recreating the Milky Way online based on observational data for 194万 real stars. “時速10万光年,” a web experience that lets anyone travel through space in a browser, is now available
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株式会社サードパーティートラスト’s production label “3PT STUDIO” has released “時速10万光年,” a web app recreating approximately 194万 stars based on observational data from the ESA Gaia satellite and other sources.
Protect your channel from sudden YouTube monetization suspension! 火燵 launches a new business combining AI analysis and human visual audits
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株式会社火燵 has launched a new service, “YouTube Monetization Reinstatement and Suspension Prevention Support,” to protect channels from the risk of losing monetization. The service offers proprietary AI analysis, human visual audits, and the creation of evidence videos for appeals, backed by statistical data based on the Google Transparency Report.
Facts
Approximately 326万 channel suspensions per quarter
More than 95% detected by AI (automated detection systems)
Approximately 75–80% of appeals are rejected
The deadline is within 21 days of notification
The number of YPP participants worldwide has exceeded 300万
The number of domestic channels with over 100,000 subscribers is estimated at approximately 11,000
As little as 1 week from cause analysis to completion of the evidence video
グッド・エナジー publishes ranking of solar power plant purchase contracts by prefecture [April–September 2026]
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株式会社グッド・エナジー announced that it compiled its purchase contract results for low-voltage solar power plants from April to September 2026 by prefecture, with Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Hyogo, Kumamoto and Kagoshima tying for first place with 6 contracts each.
Facts
There were 90 purchase contracts during the period
The power plants covered were located across 27 prefectures
Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Hyogo, Kumamoto and Kagoshima had 6 contracts each
These 5 prefectures accounted for a total of 30 contracts
Mie, Chiba and Yamaguchi had 5 contracts each
Saitama, Nagano, Miyazaki, Tochigi and Hiroshima had 4 contracts each
Saga and Shimane had 3 contracts each
Aomori, Shizuoka, Iwate, Tokushima, Ehime, Kyoto and Okayama had 2 contracts each
Fukuoka, Yamanashi, Gunma, Wakayama and Tottori had 1 contract each
Andzen launches full-scale support for companies’ “TikTok recruitment,” supporting Showa Nishikawa’s recruitment account
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株式会社アンドゼン is launching full-scale “TikTok recruitment support” to help companies use TikTok in their recruitment activities, and has published a case study on its support for 昭和西川株式会社.
[Free webinar with 5 companies] Dr.AISEO representative to speak at “集客戦略2027,” exploring e-commerce customer acquisition in the age of AI search
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小谷脩造, representative of Dr.AISEO株式会社, will speak at the free webinar “集客戦略2027,” jointly hosted by 5 companies, explaining practical analysis and response processes for SEO, AIO and LLMO to attract e-commerce customers in the age of AI search.
Facts
5 companies (株式会社WUUZY, 株式会社ギャプライズ, 株式会社ALL WEB CONSULTING, バクリ株式会社, Dr.AISEO株式会社)
Original集客戦略2027
Will speak in Part 5 of this webinar
3 reasons to start AIO measures now
Companies mentioned：Dr.AISEO株式会社、株式会社WUUZY、株式会社ギャプライズ、株式会社ALL WEB CONSULTING、バクリ株式会社
Ensuring people with disabilities are not left behind during disasters | A core consultation support center shares its experience joining the health, medical and welfare coordination headquarters during the first forest fire in the prefecture, in 大槌町
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釜石広域基幹支援センター, operated by 認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness, will hold a symposium on November 13 to share its experience joining the health, medical and welfare coordination headquarters during the forest fire in 大槌町, the first such participation in the prefecture.
Facts
about 100 people
39 minutes
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness、釜石広域基幹相談支援センター、岩手医科大学医学部、盛岡赤十字病院、釜石保健所、大槌町
Innovation BASE Hokkaido, operator of AI:Promo, opens in-house video production tool to the public and officially launches free web service “Cuuuty”
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株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道 has made some of its in-house tools, used for producing generative AI videos and videos for social media, available to the public and officially launched the free web service “Cuuuty.”
Facts
Officially launched in September 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Innovation BASE 北海道、AI:Promo、Cuuuty
Mieta’s annual cumulative number of course participants exceeds 16,000
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株式会社ミエタ announced that its total number of course participants for fiscal 2025 exceeded 16,000, and that it also reached 100 programs in annual inquiry-based learning support.
On November 8, “Good Teeth Day,” the most-read topic in a children’s orthodontics column was cost. Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Research Association publishes its Top 5 expert columns
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一般社団法人日本小児矯正研究会 published results compiling 17 expert columns for parents released since March 2026, timed to coincide with “Good Teeth Day” on November 8, and announced its Top 5 most popular topics. Cost ranked first, followed by diet and chewing in second place, appliances in third, school dental checkups in fourth, and oral function training in fifth. It also announced the launch of an online enrollment course for dentists, with a tuition fee of 70,000 yen.
[Free webinar for agencies and production companies] Turning AIO into a service with no specialist team: generating new revenue from existing clients’ “AI search consultations”; to be held November 10 [バクリ株式会社]
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バクリ株式会社 will hold a free webinar on November 10, 2026, for advertising agencies and web production companies on offering AIO (AI search optimization) services in-house without a dedicated specialist team.
Facts
Capacity: 100 people
The number of response slots is limited, usually to 3–5 cases
Original施策実施から1ヶ月半で
Mentions of the company’s website increased approximately 3 times
Study aviation and tourism locally, in Mito. Hachimonji Gakuen plans to establish an Airline and Travel Department in April 2028
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学校法人八文字学園 will establish an Airline and Travel Department at 水戸ビジネス＆ホスピタリティ専門カレッジ in April 2028. The 3-year program will have a capacity of 40 students. Students will study both aviation and tourism, with practical training at Narita Airport and Ibaraki Airport.
NTT Resonant Technology to exhibit as a gold sponsor at “Developers X Summit 2026”
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NTT Resonant Technology will exhibit as a gold sponsor at “Developers X Summit 2026,” to be held at Bellesalle Kanda on November 25, 2026. It will showcase modernization of Java assets using “WinUI4K,” as well as verification services such as Remote TestKit.
Murai Sanzaemon delivers special lecture at GOe, an international food innovation hub in Spain
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株式会社糀屋三左衛門 delivered a special lecture on Oct. 16, 2026, at GOe, a food innovation hub in San Sebastián, Spain, introducing around 120 local students to the potential of Japan’s fermentation culture and koji mold.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
Around 120 local students
Three themes: “matcha,” “fermentation” and “craft sake”
29th head of Kojiya Sanzaemon
Over a period of about 600 years
More than 3,000 companies nationwide
Manufacturers in more than 40 countries, centered on brewing
Companies mentioned：株式会社糀屋三左衛門、Basque Culinary Center、Gastronomy Innovation Campus Tokyo、Gastronomy Open Ecosystem、東京建物株式会社
For comprehensive admissions, the “best-fit teacher” is outside the prefecture in 88% of cases. Manabi Light publishes guidance data and launches franchise expansion under the slogan “Teachers from across Japan, classrooms in local communities” | マナビライト
Kyujin Journal to hold “Career Change Plaza × Job Hunting Plaza in Ota” on Nov. 7
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株式会社求人ジャーナル will hold “Career Change Plaza × Job Hunting Plaza in Ota” at Ota Civic Hall on Nov. 7, 2026. 群馬県庁, 群馬クレインサンダーズ, Mitsuba and others will exhibit at the joint company information session, which is free to attend and requires no advance reservation.
エミッシュキッチンスタジオ 戸越・中延, operated by 株式会社エミッシュ, will run a special winter campaign from Nov. 24 to Dec. 18, 2026, offering free use of tableware and cutlery for photo shoots.
Neuralport, which measures VR-related brain fatigue, named to “ILS TOP100 STARTUPS”
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株式会社ニューラルポート was named to the “ILS TOP100 STARTUPS,” a list of the 100 most popular companies among major corporations at ILS2026, one of Asia’s largest open innovation events.
Facts
845 participating startups from Japan and overseas
The 100 most popular companies among major corporations
Next-generation virtual singer RIM and #FR2 collaborate! Limited pop-up to be held on Nov. 7 and 8
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Streetwear brand #FR2 and virtual singer RIM, who is affiliated with KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, will collaborate on a limited pop-up event at #FR2 GALLERY on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. The event will feature 10 items for sale and a one-day store manager event with RIM.
Compact premium model OTODASU DX110, from the simple soundproof booth OTODASU with cumulative sales exceeding 5,000 units, launches Nov. 7 (Fri.)!
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Coolish Music株式会社 will launch OTODASU DX110, a premium model of its simple soundproof booth OTODASU, which has surpassed 5,000 units in cumulative sales, on Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative sales exceeded 5,000 units
External dimensions: 1,240 mm
OTODASU DX110 (without sound-absorbing material): 219,890 yen (tax included)
OTODASU DX110 MG2 (with sound-absorbing material): 287,870 yen (tax included)
株式会社ジェイシーシー opened 今昔荘 那覇 国際通り −碧之蔵− in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026, as a franchise of the accommodation brand 今昔荘, operated by 株式会社ファンバウンド. The entire property can be rented and accommodates up to 12 guests, offering cultural experiences themed around yachimun pottery and awamori.
Facts
Opened on Oct. 31, 2026
Accommodates up to 12 guests
The accommodation offers a 96 m² private space
Awamori aged for at least 3 years
6 double beds
In December 2024, Japan’s traditional sake brewing, including awamori, was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Early launch: Eliminate delays in recording on-site work. Now seeking PoC partner companies for iVoRi Note, a voice-input assistant that fills out forms just by speaking
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株式会社ポケット・クエリーズ has launched an early release of iVoRi Note, an assistant that automatically fills out on-site forms via voice input on a smartphone, and is seeking PoC partner companies.
Wins major renovation work for a waste treatment facility (Nishi-Shirakawa Regional Clean Center)
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株式会社タクマ has won a contract from 白河地方広域市町村圏整備組合 for major upgrades to the core equipment at Nishi-Shirakawa Regional Clean Center. The project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by 5%.
Facts
Approximately 1,000 waste treatment facilities currently operating in Japan
Original7 割以上が稼働から20 年を超えています
CO₂ emissions are expected to be reduced by at least 5%
A track record of winning orders for approximately 380 facilities, the most in Japan
[Ramen for 500 yen a bowl] Bankara Ramen is holding a special event 4 times at 2 locations in Ikebukuro to show its appreciation! Saturdays only: Nov. 7 and 14, and Dec. 5 and 12! Enjoy piping-hot pork-bone soy sauce ramen for just one coin!
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東京豚骨拉麺ばんから will hold its “Bankara Grand Appreciation Festival” at its Ikebukuro East Exit and Ikebukuro Main locations on 4 Saturdays in November and December 2026, as a token of appreciation. Its signature ramen, normally priced at 1,000 yen, will be offered for 500 yen (one coin).
[Exhibiting at trade shows in Tokyo and Nagoya] zaico to demonstrate its latest AI features, including “AI Count”!
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株式会社ZAICO will exhibit at manufacturing industry trade shows in Tokyo and Nagoya in November 2026, demonstrating its latest AI features, including “AI Count.”
Facts
Nov. 2026
1,000 yen
Approximately 1.5 seconds
5,500 yen
190,000 cases
98%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZAICO、日刊工業新聞社、RX Japan 合同会社
鴻池運輸 adopts “ProPlus＋” and “Steward New Lease Accounting Standards” to comply with the new lease accounting standards
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鴻池運輸 has adopted 株式会社プロシップ’s “ProPlus＋” and ファーストアカウンティング株式会社’s “Steward New Lease Accounting Standards” to comply with the new lease accounting standards.
Facts
Approximately 30 group companies
Approximately 1,000 paper and PDF documents
The number of adopting companies has surpassed 1,000
A track record of over 6,000 companies across the series
NAVICUS holds an SNS utilization seminar for Hosei University students, supporting the communication skills of students working to solve social issues
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株式会社NAVICUS held an SNS utilization seminar for students at Hosei University’s Tama Campus on October 2, 2026, supporting the ability of students working to solve social issues to share information.
It’s up to luck what you get! The first “Lucky Japan Key Charm” collection is here
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株式会社ヤギ has released “Lucky Japan Key Charm, Vol. 1,” a key charm collection featuring auspicious Japanese motifs such as daruma dolls and Mount Fuji. There are 10 types, with a GOLD ver. randomly included. Priced at 1,045 yen (tax included), the charms have been on sale since October 9, 2026, at select stores including セブンイレブン, ローソン and ファミリーマート.
[A cafe and gift shop to enjoy the world of Disney] Christmas-exclusive menu items and merchandise now available at “Disney HARVEST MARKET.” This year, Chip and Dale join the lineup, bringing an upgraded display!
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カフェ・カンパニー株式会社 is offering Christmas-exclusive menu items and merchandise from November 11 (or 12) at the Shibuya Hikarie and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse locations of “Disney HARVEST MARKET,” which it operates under a licensing agreement with ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社. This year, Chip and Dale join the lineup, with seasonal afternoon tea sets, special drinks and limited-edition chocolate tins among the offerings.
Facts
About 60 studios
4,290 yen
+660 yen
1,320 yen
1,058 yen
2,530 yen
Approximately 2.7m high
￥6,000
￥4,200
￥5,000
￥3,600
￥2,800
Companies mentioned：カフェ・カンパニー株式会社、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、Disney HARVEST MARKET、CAFE COMPANY
REVISIO’s “AI Conte Review,” which captures attention data from TV viewing, receives a major update
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REVISIO株式会社 has significantly updated “AI Conte Review,” which uses AI to evaluate attention data at the TV commercial storyboard stage. The update makes evaluations more rigorous, recommendations for improvement more specific, and the UI easier to view, while enhancing the feature for comparing multiple proposals to support integration into the production workflow.
Facts
More than half of 15-second commercials (52.5%)
15-second commercials with a cumulative 500 GRP or more (2,323 assets)
Yokote City’s community bus becomes the first in Akita Prefecture to introduce “smart bus stops”
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株式会社YE DIGITAL has introduced Akita Prefecture’s first “smart bus stops” on Yokote City’s community bus. Operations began on October 1, 2026, with stops installed at 6 locations, including 平鹿総合病院, providing real-time service information and administrative updates.
Facts
As 13 years have passed since service began
It was reorganized into 2 routes, the “South Route” and “North Route,” effective October 1, 2026
Reorganized into 2 routes, the “South Route” and “North Route”
旭化成 signs an MOU on collaboration with Power to Hydrogen toward commercialization of an AEM water electrolysis system
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旭化成株式会社 and Power to Hydrogen, Inc. signed an MOU in October 2026 on collaboration toward the commercialization of AEM water electrolysis systems. The two companies will explore the possibility of turning the results of their joint development into manufacturing and mass production.
Facts
October 2026
Original24年8月
Companies mentioned：旭化成株式会社、旭化成、Power to Hydrogen, Inc.、P2H2
【八剣伝】Winter Hot Pot Fair featuring dishes such as Charcoal-Aroma Chicken Soup Hot Pot, Pork Kimchi Cheese Hot Pot and Motsu Hot Pot! Starts Nov. 5 (Thursday)!
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マルシェ株式会社 will hold a winter hot pot fair at 炭火焼 八剣伝 starting Nov. 5, 2026. The fair will begin at directly operated stores on Nov. 5 and at franchised stores on Nov. 17, offering 4 types of hot pot dishes, including 八から鍋, as well as ニッカフロンティア highballs.
【Moomin】Funde, a new brand with a refined, functional design you’ll want to take everywhere, makes its debut! 6 insulated bags with the look of fashion bags go on sale from Skater on Nov. 4 (Wednesday)!
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スケーター株式会社 is launching Funde, a new brand combining functionality and design, and will release 6 insulated bags featuring Moomin designs on Nov. 4.
Feather-light and soft, thanks to down. ROOTOTE, a tote bag specialist brand, introduces 9 new FEATHER ROO styles featuring warm, appealing materials and patterns. The collection is currently available in 23 styles.
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9 new products were added in October 2026 to the FEATHER ROO series from ROOTOTE, the tote bag specialist brand operated by 株式会社ルートート, bringing the collection to 23 styles.
[Goûter] -グテ- Gakugei-daigaku store celebrates its 3rd anniversary as a destination for “French treats”! Special appearance by セバスチャン・ブイエ, anniversary sweets available on Nov. 17 only, and in-store gift campaign
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Goûter -グテ- Gakugei-daigaku store will celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Nov. 17, 2026, with an anniversary fair featuring a special appearance by セバスチャン・ブイエ, limited-edition sweets and an in-store gift campaign.
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3rd anniversary
Celebrating its 3rd anniversary on Nov. 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
A new collaboration with the hugely popular anime Haikyu!! this year too: the “2027 Mos Lucky Bag,” perfect for everyday use by adults
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株式会社モスフードサービス will offer the “2027 Mos Lucky Bag” in collaboration with the anime Haikyu!!, along with Mos steamed meat buns featuring an original-design insulated bag and gifts with kids’ sets, all in limited quantities.
【Up to 40% off】Glamping My Dear, in Hokuto, Yamanashi, launches a “limited-time” special plan exclusively for Yamanashi residents
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Glamping My Dear, a glamping facility in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, has launched a limited-time plan offering Yamanashi residents discounts of up to 40% on accommodation. The offer runs from Dec. 1, 2026, to Mar. 26, 2027, and includes special activities such as BBQ, pizza-making and stargazing.
Facts
Up to 40% OFF
Regular price: 33,250 yen
19,800 yen per person
Original1日3組限定
Companies mentioned：Glamping My Dear,、リゾートグランピングドットコム、いぬやど、株式会社ブッキングリゾート
KEITH, a brand operated by 株式会社ルック, will hold WINTER FAIR 2026 from Nov. 4 to 17, 2026. The fair, themed around travel in Britain, will offer an original magnetic charm with purchases of 44,000 yen or more.
SCAPA, a Belgian-born fashion brand operated by 株式会社ルック, will hold WINTER FAIR 2026 from Nov. 4 to 17, 2026. The theme is “Brushstrokes of Light,” and customers who spend 66,000 yen or more will receive sable chocolates.
Rice Consumption Action “おにぎりgood” draws more than 50,000 participants; 900 kilograms of locally sourced rice donated to 35 locations, including children’s cafeterias
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パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 announced that the first donation under its rice consumption promotion initiative, “おにぎりgood,” has been completed. With 55,695 participations, 900 kilograms of locally sourced rice was donated to children’s cafeterias and other recipients at 35 locations nationwide.
【TAC】Preparation course for the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination, compatible with both the current and new syllabuses expected in spring 2027, opens at the Shinjuku school on Nov. 7
A new model with a soft, comfortable feel joins the textured mattress series, which has surpassed 1 million units shipped! “Dots Mattress” to launch in phases from November 2026
You’re not a manager, but is management part of your job? Analysis of 606 marketing job listings finds that about 40% of individual contributors handle “direction, project coordination and internal and external coordination” [PyxOne survey]
Now available! BOOKR Class, a European-developed English picture-book extensive reading app
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Iwasaki Shoten Co., Ltd. has begun selling BOOKR Class, an English picture-book extensive reading app developed in Europe. Features include 9 proficiency levels based on CEFR and Lexile measures, animations and gamification. It is available from ¥6,300 per year (¥6,930 including tax).
Reservations for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Shizuoka Ekimae open Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 (news release)
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Daiwa House Realty Management will begin taking reservations for Daiwa Roynet Hotel Shizuoka Ekimae, located in front of Shizuoka Station, on Dec. 1, 2026. The hotel is scheduled for its grand opening in April 2027.
Facts
Reservations open Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, Apr. 12, 2027
ODM partnership with a leading Dutch steel fabrication machinery company
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株式会社アマダマシナリー has entered into an ODM partnership with Voortman Steel Machinery of the Netherlands and will begin rolling out steel fabrication machinery in Japan in spring 2027.
New products from ミレー’s flagship alpine collection, TRILOGY
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ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン is launching new products for fall/winter 2026 from ミレー, a French alpine brand founded in 1921, in its flagship TRILOGY collection. The 2 series, JORASSES, developed with athletes, and ICON, developed with mountain guides, will go on sale starting November 4.
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Founded in 1921
Autumn and winter 2026
1987
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Price: ¥143,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥121,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)
Weight: 270 g (M)
Weight: 420 g (M)
100 years have passed since its founding
Companies mentioned：ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン株式会社、ミレー、MILLET公式オンラインストア、MILLET BRAND STORE TOKYO SHIBUYA、GORE-TEX PRO ePE、ダイニーマ®
For HR professionals struggling to create new-hire training materials or ensure consistent training: website 育成BASE launches, offering a convenient way to purchase a complete set of training materials
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株式会社マーキュリー・アド has launched the website 育成BASE, where HR professionals struggling to create new-hire training materials or ensure consistent training can purchase a complete set of training materials.
Proposing DX for the proofreading and review work that safeguards product packaging quality. Exhibiting at the 11th Drink Japan
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株式会社Too will exhibit at the 11th Drink Japan, held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 to 20, 2026, and will propose DX solutions for proofreading and reviewing product packaging.
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3 days
3 days, from November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
独自調査: Taiwan’s new retail norm without inventory, “SNS plus 1.” Insight report explores the reality of “group-buying sellers” as a new sales channel
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ワイズリサーチ has released an insight report on Taiwan’s inventory-free retail model known as “group-buying sellers.” It explains the efficient delivery network built around orders via social media and apartment management offices, as well as the model’s potential use for test marketing by Japanese companies.
Zscaler ThreatLabz: AI-powered ransomware attacks accelerate, with large-scale data theft and attacks targeting executives on the rise
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Zscaler has released its 2026 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report, showing that AI is accelerating attacks, data theft volumes are increasing sharply, and targeting of executives is on the rise. The number of victim organizations in Japan has also increased 25% year on year, and the government recommends adopting zero trust.
Experience the world as seen through the senses of people living with dementia: “A Walk Through the Dementia World” exhibition tours 3 cities nationwide