“ENJOY! CRAFT Year-End Grand Appreciation Festival 2026” celebrates winter craft beer
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スプリングバレーブルワリー株式会社 will hold “ENJOY! CRAFT Year-End Grand Appreciation Festival 2026” in December, offering events to meet brewers and limited pairing courses at SVB Tokyo and Kyoto.
[Survey of 411 people] 58.4% of women with side-job experience have not reported it to their employers
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A survey of 411 women with side-job experience by SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社 found that 58.4% had not reported their side jobs to their employers. Only 21.7% had filed tax returns, while 44.5% gave responses such as “I had never thought about how to pay resident tax.”
Osaka Memorial Park to hold an additional information session for the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” on Saturday, Dec. 19, following strong public response
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大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社 announced an additional on-site information session for the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb,” jointly developed with 株式会社前方後円墳, on Dec. 19, 2026, as applications for the Nov. 8 session approached capacity. It also shared the upward trend in the number of grave relocations based on Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare data, along with details of its “Grave Closure Assist Plan.”
Facts
The number of grave relocations nationwide in fiscal 2025 (Reiwa 7) was 191,212
Up 8.6% from the previous fiscal year
186 applicants
¥300,000 for the first person
¥100,000 per person for each person from the second onward
Gomumari’s business AI agent launches “CRM Data Entry”
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will launch its “CRM Data Entry AI Agent,” which automates CRM data entry for sales teams, on Nov. 4, 2026. It structures information from meeting minutes and audio transcripts and enters it into the CRM, while listing any uncertain fields for review. Initial setup costs start at ¥500,000, and monthly operations start at ¥50,000.
Facts
Launching on Nov. 4, 2026
A survey of 1,034 field staff and managers found that
Only 40.2% enter data immediately every time
Original「1日の終わりにまとめて入力している」が32.2%
12.5% also said, “I cannot enter the data at all, or I often miss entries”
The most common response was “Other work takes priority, so data entry gets postponed” (44.2%)
“Too many input fields” (38.5%) comes next
“Checking figures in sales meetings” was the most common response (58.2%)
The indicator respondents most wanted to see enhanced was “process indicators such as sales opportunity stage and progress rate” (53.1%)
Deployment starts from 500,000 yen for initial setup
Period: from 4 weeks
Thereafter, we will continue operating at a monthly fee starting at ¥50,000
国際ビジネス大学校 has been confirmed as a participant in “ふるさと納税-未来創造AWARD2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 国際ビジネス大学校 will participate in “ふるさと納税未来創造AWARD2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026. The school aims to contribute to solving regional issues and revitalizing local communities from the perspective of an educational institution.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Founded in 2011
In fiscal 2024, donations grew to more than ¥1 trillion
A new location for the coworking and shared office “co-ba Re-SOHKO” has opened in a warehouse district in Kaigan, Minato City. Reservations and viewings for the first 3 units are now open!
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The coworking and shared office “co-ba Re-SOHKO,” produced by バ・アンド・コー株式会社 and operated by 株式会社リソーコ, has opened a new location in the Goshikibashi Building in Kaigan, Minato City. Reservations and viewings for the first 3 units have opened ahead of move-ins beginning in December.
TORRAS launches 2 new cases for “iPhone Duo” foldable smartphones, addressing difficulties with propping up the device and concerns about scratches, from its popular “Ostand” series!
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楽創未来株式会社 brand TORRAS has launched 2 new stand cases for the “iPhone Duo” foldable smartphone: “Ostand Q3 Spin” and “Ostand Q3 レザートーン.”
Facts
2 case models
A spring-powered stand that rotates 360°
Designed to withstand approximately 30,000 uses
Powerful 18N magnet
Raised edges around the screen and camera: 0.80 mm
Screen coverage of 98% or more
Available in 4 colors
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Available in more than 148 countries and regions worldwide
Ginger Lab and the スパイスファクトリーグループ jointly donate 300 servings of “KIBOU CURRY” to 149 households affected by the Kumamoto earthquake
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Ginger Lab株式会社, together with 4 companies in the スパイスファクトリーグループ, donated 300 servings of “KIBOU CURRY” to 149 households affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake through 認定NPO法人フローレンス’s “おやこエール便.”
元祖博多めんたい重株式会社 will exhibit at “日本列島絶品うまいもの大会,” held at 山陽百貨店 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, from November 4 to 9, 2026, and sell special event-only set products.
Survey of favorite works among 5,250 people nationwide: ファン総合研究所 launches “IPファン研究”
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ファン総合研究所, the research institute of 株式会社ファンベースカンパニー, has launched “IPファン研究,” examining the relationship between fans and IP such as manga and anime. The survey of 5,250 people nationwide found that “名探偵コナン” ranked No. 1 as the respondents’ favorite work.
【実績レポート】Drone show with 300 drones in Japan’s least densely populated village, with a population of 500: Fukushima Prefecture’s Hinoemata Village “夜空創星プロジェクト”
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株式会社White Crow held “夜空創星プロジェクト,” a drone show featuring 300 drones, in Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 17, 2026, demonstrating that a large-scale event can be staged in a small municipality.
Facts
Drone show with 300 drones
Area: 390.46 km²
Original人口密度は1km²あたり約1.2人
Approximately 300 people attended on the day
Forests account for approximately 98% of the area
A 15-minute performance synchronized with music
Companies mentioned：株式会社White Crow、Team White Crow
4 models announced following a user vote! Lineup for the 5th “手のひらネットワーク機器” capsule toy series finalized
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株式会社ターリン・インターナショナル and エーピーコミュニケーションズ announced that, based on the results of the 5th “手のひらネットワーク機器” user poll held in June–July 2026, they will produce 4 models: パナソニックEWネットワークス, オムロン, エイチ・シー・ネットワークス, and 日立ヴァンタラ. Cumulative shipments have exceeded 550,000 units, and the products are scheduled to go on sale in June 2027.
マルホ株式会社 will launch “センシティブ ブライトバリア ミルク,” a skin-brightening emulsion for improving wrinkles in sensitive skin, from its skincare brand “iniks®” on February 18, 2027.
【BESTNET-GSERVER】Dedicated ‘DayZ’ server revamped — No Steam account required, and port configuration is generally unnecessary. New XL plan added, with 4 plans starting at ¥2,178 per month (tax included)
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BESTNET-GSERVER, a game server hosting service operated by ベストネット合同会社, has revamped its dedicated server for the PC version of ‘DayZ’ and began offering it on November 3, 2026. Along with greater convenience, including no Steam account or port configuration required, it has enhanced MOD support and added a new XL plan. The service is available starting at ¥2,178 per month (tax included).
Facts
Available starting November 3, 2026
Starting at ¥2,178 per month (tax included; ¥1,980 before tax)
The game was released on the Steam Store on December 13, 2018
Main game (approximately 5.6 GB)
The initial installation takes a few minutes (6–7 minutes in our tests)
80% of AI implementation bottlenecks arise not from “tool selection” but from upstream processes such as business process reviews and requirements definition, as well as internal coordination. Report published on a survey of AI implementation bottlenecks among AI leads at large companies
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A survey of 103 people responsible for DX and AI initiatives at large companies, conducted by 株式会社Renewer, found that the most time-consuming stages of AI implementation are not “tool selection” but upstream processes such as “internal coordination and consensus-building” and “business process reviews and requirements definition,” which account for 80% of the total.
Facts
80% in upstream processes and internal coordination
103 practitioners
“Internal coordination and consensus-building”: 26%
International comparison of smartphone and tablet prices, November 2026
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A comparison by 株式会社ICT総研 of smartphone and tablet prices as of October 2026 in G20 member countries found that iPhones and iPads in Japan were approximately 25% cheaper than the G20 average, while Android smartphones were 12–26% cheaper.
“Karate Demonstration” to mark the completion of Shuri Castle’s Seiden to be held at Shurijo Park on Saturday, November 7; cultural exchange between Okinawan karate and France, with chanson and Ryukyuan dance performances
エイジェックグループ to exhibit at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine
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株式会社エイジェック will exhibit at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine, to be held on November 7 and 8, 2026, at Karuizawa Prince Hotel West. The company will offer an experience with ARROWZ EYE, an app that measures visual ability, and introduce its initiatives in sports science and medicine. A luncheon seminar will also be held on November 8.
University students studying tourism take on the role of guides for school trip participants; 5 students from 神戸国際大学 show them around Kobe
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5 tourism students from 神戸国際大学 took part in the “Hyogo Kobe B&S Program,” held on October 15, 2026, and served as guides for 62 junior high school students visiting from Nagoya on a school trip.
“WordPress is Dead?” AI can build websites, but can’t maintain them? Problems found on approximately 29% of 117 sites that migrated; highlights the need for experts
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リブランディング株式会社 announced findings from its own survey, which identified problems on 34 of the 117 sites that publicly reported migrating from WordPress to another platform (approximately 29%). It stressed that the growing use of AI in website creation is increasing the importance of experts responsible for post-launch management and operation.
Facts
117 sites
34 sites
12 sites
8 sites
Companies mentioned：リブランディング株式会社、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、W3Techs、CA/Browser Forum
From replacement to “upgrade.” Japanese-made hydrogen inhaler Suilive to launch new “Suilive SS-180G” on January 1, 2027, allowing users to upgrade to a higher-end model by paying only the price difference
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株式会社SUISO JAPAN will launch the new model “Suilive SS-180G” from its Japanese hydrogen inhaler brand “Suilive” on January 1, 2027. The model offers a hydrogen output of 180ml/min, a maximum timer setting of 9 hours 30 minutes, and 13 color options. It also features a system that allows users to upgrade to a higher-end model by paying only the difference in the device price.
[Kouri Island, Okinawa] Chef Yohei Shimabukuro of Michelin one-star restaurant 赤坂 島袋 to host his first special dinner in his hometown of Okinawa｜One Suite THE GRAND
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A special dinner in Okinawa, the hometown of chef Yohei Shimabukuro, owner of Michelin one-star Japanese restaurant 赤坂 島袋, will be held on February 6 and 7, 2027, at the Kouri Island hotel One Suite THE GRAND, operated by One Suite LLC.
Facts
Original2027年2月6日（土）・7日（日）
8 counter seats
38,000 yen per person
Limited to a total of 16 guests
Born in Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture, in 1986
Companies mentioned：合同会社 One Suite、One Suite THE GRAND、赤坂 島袋、La BOMBANCE古宇利島、神谷、花山椒、いしす、銀座しのはら、銀座きた川、Beauty & Spa chaleur+ Okinawa、AQUA AREA
Fully wireless scanning transforms on-site measurement. Lightweight, high-precision 550g 3D scanner “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless” goes on sale November 4
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日本3Dプリンター株式会社 will begin selling SHINING 3D社’s wireless handheld 3D scanner “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless” on November 4, 2026. The product features a lightweight 550g body, Wi-Fi 7 support, accuracy of up to 0.02mm, and a scanning speed of up to 9,106,000 points per second.
Even with a toothache, about 80% do not seek same-day care? 43.6% put up with it for 2–3 days
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A survey by 株式会社smileline found that about 80% of people with a toothache do not seek care the same day, while 43.6% said they put up with it for 2–3 days. Even when the pain goes away, 51.2% tend to wait and see, with “the pain getting worse” cited most often as the deciding factor in seeking care.
Facts
Valid responses: 500 samples
51.2% said they would “wait and see”
“The pain got worse” was the most common response, at 45.2%
Hidamari, which operates community-focused share houses nationwide, rebrands! New logo brings a sense of warmth, official website revamped, and operational foundation upgraded through DX with the introduction of an AI chatbot and proprietary CMS
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Hidamari株式会社 has worked with グローディング株式会社 to develop a new logo, revamp its official website, and advance DX through the introduction of a proprietary CMS and AI chatbot.
Sai-ryu launches the “Brand Awareness and Recall Research Group” and begins recruiting member companies. A forum to share practical insights and original research not available through AI
“Bystander Support Basic Course” launches on 119 Day to support people emotionally after providing emergency care
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NPO法人AQUAkids safety project will launch the “Bystander Support Basic Course” on November 9, 2026. The course aims to help people understand and support the emotional burden experienced by those who provide care at emergency scenes.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
General: 22,000 yen (tax included)
Members of organizations affiliated with the Bystander Support website: 19,800 yen (tax included)
株式会社スノーピーク will open its directly operated store, スノーピーク 神戸三田プレミアム・アウトレット, at 神戸三田プレミアム・アウトレット in Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 20, 2026. The store will cover approximately 80 tsubo, and customers who spend 30,000 yen or more to celebrate the opening will receive a limited-edition Sierra cup.
Be Healthy revises its YouTube guide for licensed professionals, organizing video planning, diagrams, and consultation referrals in 22 pages
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株式会社ビーヘルシー has revised its YouTube guide for licensed professionals from a 27-page edition to a 22-page edition, organizing advice on video planning, diagrams, and directing viewers to consultations.
デジタルエクスペリエンス株式会社 will exhibit at the “Reiwa 8 fiscal year Tokyo MICE Seminar,” hosted by 東京都 and （公財）東京観光財団, and introduce features of its event management platform, “EXPOLINE.”
“What kind of work is it?” becomes “I want to give it a try.” 株式会社ISTソフトウェア to hold a “SE Work Experience” event featuring real projects on December 3 and 4.
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株式会社ISTソフトウェア will hold a “SE (Systems Engineer) Work Experience Event” on December 3 and 4, 2026, at its headquarters in Ota City, Tokyo. The event is for students scheduled to graduate in 2028 or later and offers an opportunity to learn about work in the IT industry through group work on requirements definition using real projects, feedback from active SEs, and a roundtable with senior employees. Participation is free, and no IT knowledge or experience is required.
Save on your 2027 calendar by switching! Get up to 10% OFF just by sending data from last year's delivery slip created by another company. Calendar-switching campaign starts November 4
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販促花子ノベルティ, operated by チャンスメーカー株式会社, will run its “2027 Calendar Switch Campaign” from November 4 to November 30, 2026. Customers who had another company produce their calendar last year can receive a coupon for up to 10% OFF by submitting their delivery slip data.
Facts
3% OFF
Through Monday, Nov. 30
Used in business settings at more than 500,000 companies to date
StorePro and JMS launch a reader-exclusive campaign. New Tap on Mobile members receive a JCB gift card worth ¥3,000
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StorePro, operated by 株式会社Textrade, and payment processing company JMS have launched a reader-exclusive campaign to encourage new Tap on Mobile memberships. The first 100 merchants to apply between November 1 and December 31, 2026, will receive a JCB gift card worth ¥3,000. Applicants through the dedicated StorePro form will also be eligible to receive an Android device.
Facts
JCB gift card worth ¥3,000
Limited to the first 100 merchants
Limited to 3,000 Android devices
Companies mentioned：株式会社Textrade、株式会社ジェイエムエス、JMS、JCB、三菱UFJニコス、UCカード、Tap on Mobile、StorePro
The more you endure, the plumper your lips*¹ become. “Laka Spicy Lip Plumper” to launch first at ドン・キホーテ on Monday, November 9
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株式会社JT will launch “Spicy Lip Plumper,” a lip plumper from the gender-neutral cosmetics brand “Laka,” exclusively at ドン・キホーテ starting November 9, 2026. The price is ¥1,870 (tax included).
A new NAS server for the AI era: “AI Locker” now on sale. Organize, search, and summarize documents with local AI without sending them outside the company.
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株式会社VOLTMIND began selling “AI Locker,” an AI document management system that processes confidential documents on premises without sending them externally, on November 4, 2026. A special commemorative price of ¥3.2 million (excluding tax) is available for the first 50 units.
OpenAI Advanced Partner Recursive develops an AI system for 空研工業 to improve drawing searches using 70 years of drawing assets
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株式会社Recursive and air-conditioning equipment manufacturer 空研工業 have jointly developed an “AI Knowledge Platform System” using the OpenAI API. The system searches and cross-references drawings and technical documents accumulated over more than 70 years, helping streamline design and maintenance work and pass on the expertise of seasoned engineers.
[Gunma, Norn Ski Resort] A huge success making use of the summer slopes! “Water Play × Dinosaurs” surpasses 3,500 free-pass uses
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株式会社ワン・ステップ planned, provided, and operated large inflatable play equipment for the “Waterland” and “Jurassic Journey” events held in summer 2026 at Norn Minakami Ski Resort in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture. The events were a success, with free-pass use surpassing 3,500 visits.
A 100+ page culture deck for 3 job categories (mid-career, new graduates, and engineers) released all at once, aiming to hire 100 people annually
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株式会社クオレガ, an HR tech company specializing in the food service and hotel industries, has released a 100+ page culture deck all at once for 3 job categories—mid-career, new graduates, and engineers—with the goal of hiring 100 people annually by June 2026.
Facts
Hiring 100 people annually
The number of international visitors to Japan reached a record high of 42.68 million in 2025
Growth to 60 million by 2030 is expected
7 values
In June 2026, our company announced a hiring plan for 100 people annually, combining new graduate and mid-career hires
“Company Deck 2028 Graduates” for new graduate recruitment (126 pages)
“Company Deck Engineer” for engineers (115 pages)
A 2–3-month program that enables participants to deliver results even without prior experience in the HR industry
8 levels of positions and promotion criteria
Sales positions are evaluated 4 times a year
Opportunities to take on leadership roles in the 2nd or 3rd year after graduation
Evaluation and compensation system: evaluations 2 times a year
A case in which AI achieved a 1.6-fold increase in hiring decision rates
Selection process (typically 2–4 weeks from application to job offer)
Contrea wins top prize at the “6th AI Agent Case Study Awards” hosted by Google Cloud
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Contrea株式会社 won the top prize at the “6th AI Agent Case Study Awards” hosted by Google Cloud. The award recognized its in-house-developed AI agent, “MediOS Studio,” which aims to speed up the production of patient explanation videos.
Special website launched for a database of companies related to the strategic “Aerospace” field among 17 sectors: Research covers everything from materials, equipment, processing and services supporting the development and manufacture of aircraft, rockets and satellites - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister, a company that develops industrial databases specializing in the manufacturing sector, has launched a special website for its “Database of Companies Related to the Strategic ‘Aerospace’ Field Among 17 Sectors.” The site features a “demand ripple map” organizing products and services involved in the development and manufacture of aircraft, rockets and satellites into 10 areas, and has begun accepting preregistrations ahead of the official launch of its database of related companies nationwide.
Claris launches official LINE account—sharing the latest information, including free events and implementation case studies. LINE will also be used for the consultation booking system at Claris Conference 2026; bookings open today.
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Claris International Inc. has launched an official LINE account to share information for audiences in Japan, and has also begun using LINE for the consultation booking system at Claris Conference 2026.
Facts
100% subsidiary
November 4, 2026
3 days
More than 60 programs
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
12 (Thursday)
Friday the 13th
More than 1.3 million users
For 40 years
Companies mentioned：Apple, Inc.、Claris International Inc.、Claris、LINE
With gratitude to Saitama residents, the “Saitama Resident Discount” starts Saturday, November 7!
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群馬サファリ・ワールド株式会社 will run the “Saitama Resident Discount” from November 7 to 15, 2026, for residents of Saitama Prefecture, offering discounted admission and package plans.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
1,000 yen off
2,200 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,200 yen
Children in elementary school and younger: 1,600 yen
ザクティ launches “Alert AI+” this month, using AI cameras to detect on-site hazards and support analysis and improvement
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株式会社ザクティ began offering “Alert AI+,” a safety solution using AI cameras, on November 2, 2026. The product detects entry into hazardous areas and failure to wear safety equipment, then analyzes the data and generates reports to reduce the burden of safety management and support the PDCA cycle.
Facts
Available from Monday, November 2, 2026
Model number: SX-AZ100
Footage during detection (up to 1 minute)
Footage from before detection covers approximately 5 seconds
Survey on AI use and organizational decision-making: 73.5% said staff work hours decreased. 48.2% said departmental overtime hours decreased.
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In a survey on AI use and organizational decision-making conducted by 株式会社taiziii, 73.5% of managers said staff work hours had decreased after AI was introduced, while 48.2% said departmental overtime hours had decreased.
株式会社Archaic and 東レインターナショナル株式会社 jointly develop “AI Payment Prediction”
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株式会社Archaic and 東レインターナショナル株式会社 jointly developed “AI Payment Prediction,” an AI system that predicts when receivables will be paid, and began full-scale operation on November 1.
Facts
Development has been underway since June 2026
Full-scale development began on August 20
Final checks were conducted through parallel operations in September and October
New option “Unisearch Plus” launches, integrating vector search into the AI-powered “Unisearch” site search
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ユニバーサルナレッジ株式会社 will begin offering “Unisearch Plus,” a new option integrating vector search into its AI-powered “Unisearch” site search, on November 4, 2026. Hybrid search improves search accuracy and reduces the zero-match rate.
【城西国際大学】Video warning about the dangers of social media posts completed, produced with 千葉県警察 and the Department of Social Welfare
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Students in 城西国際大学’s Department of Social Welfare worked with 千葉県警察 to produce an awareness video warning about the dangers of social media posts, titled “Is it safe to post that photo?” The video was released on YouTube on October 13.
Improve hiring and retention rates: Free online seminar on “How to Use Corporate Defined Contribution Pensions as an Employee Benefits Program” to be held! Revealing how to design a program that keeps fixed-cost increases in check and makes companies employers of choice
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株式会社日本企業型確定拠出年金センター, a group company of 社会保険労務士法人とうかい, will hold a free online seminar, “How to Use Corporate Defined Contribution Pensions as an Employee Benefits Program,” aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses improve hiring and retention rates.
Facts
Corporate DC plans introduced at more than 400 companies to date
2 major campaigns to bring holiday cheer launch November 4 (Wednesday)
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株式会社コラントッテ will launch 2 major holiday-season campaigns starting November 4: a cashback prize campaign covering all products and a discount campaign on recovery wear from the “RESNO” brand.
Joint venture between ジャパンシステム and 両備システムズ wins 豊田市 contract for procurement of financial accounting and document management systems
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A joint venture between ジャパンシステム and 両備システムズ has won a 豊田市 contract to procure the FAST Financial Accounting system and the Public Compass document management system. The systems are scheduled to begin operating in phases starting September 2028.
Facts
Starting September 2028
For more than 40 years
More than 430 organizations nationwide have purchased the products
パーソルキャリア株式会社 advances a customer success transformation centered on customer outcomes using the Gainsight Customer Success Platform
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Gainsight株式会社 announced that パーソルキャリア株式会社 is advancing a customer success transformation centered on customer outcomes using the Gainsight Customer Success Platform.
“コラントッテ TAO ネックレス スリム RAFFI mini” Christmas limited-edition gift box available in limited quantities. New Warm Gray Loop color also added to the lineup
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株式会社コラントッテ will offer a limited-edition Christmas gift box for its magnetic health gear “コラントッテ TAO ネックレス スリム RAFFI mini.” A new Warm Gray Loop color has been added, with sales beginning November 11, 2026, at the official online store and company-owned shops.
Gentle warmth and a comfortable fit: “Lierrey ホールガーメント®ニット オーバーパンツ” redesigned and relaunched November 25 (Wednesday)
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株式会社コラントッテ will relaunch its “ホールガーメント®ニット オーバーパンツ” from the magnetic health gear brand Lierrey on November 25, 2026. The price is 11,000 yen (including tax).
“3秒で溶ける生チョコレート” from △CHOCOLAT, a nama chocolate specialty shop in front of the Tottori Sand Dunes, is being relaunched with an even smoother, richer taste, made with 100% Tottori-produced Shiro Bara cream!!
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株式会社OMOI has relaunched “3秒で溶ける生チョコレート,” sold at △CHOCOLAT, a nama chocolate specialty shop in front of the Tottori Sand Dunes, with a new recipe made using 100% “Shiro Bara” cream from 大山乳業, produced in Tottori Prefecture.
New crescent moon design: “リエリィ クレセントムーン ネックレス” goes on sale November 25 (Wednesday)
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株式会社コラントッテ will launch a new necklace, “リエリィ クレセントムーン ネックレス,” from the magnetic health gear brand Lierrey on November 25, 2026, designed to improve circulation and relieve stiffness. The price is 22,000 yen (including tax).
Child development support center “Lii sports studio” set to open in Hiroshima Yokogawa in December 2026! Advance reservations now open
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株式会社リィ announced that it will open a new child development support center, Lii sports studio, in Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, in December 2026. This will bring the company’s nationwide total to 57 locations.
Research paper suggesting that stomach cancer may be identified by the “ratio” of substances in saliva published in an international academic journal.
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A research paper co-authored by Makoto Sunamura, head of 株式会社サリバテック, has been published in the international academic journal Medical Sciences. The paper examines the possibility of distinguishing stomach cancer using the ratio of polyamines in saliva.
Facts
Sensitivity: 68.8%
Specificity: 72.7%
53 patients with stomach cancer
37 people without stomach cancer
More than 110,000 cumulatively
Published in the international academic journal Medical Sciences on Oct. 22, 2026
No emulsifiers; savor the flavor of rare cacao. All 9 varieties of German fair-trade chocolate brand 「ゲパ」 go on sale for the season starting Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社おもちゃ箱 will begin selling all 9 varieties of German fair-trade chocolate brand 「ゲパ」 on Nov. 6, 2026. They contain no emulsifiers and are made with organic ingredients.
Shinji Ueno, who obtained the first real estate license in Abu Dhabi for a Japanese company, to release new book 『Dubai Plants Trees, Abu Dhabi Designs Forests』 on Nov. 4
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Shinji Ueno, president and CEO of BITEX HOLDINGS LLC, will release his book 『Dubai Plants Trees, Abu Dhabi Designs Forests』 on Nov. 4, explaining Abu Dhabi's real estate market.
Facts
Total real estate transaction value: 117 billion dirhams
More than 2 times the same period last year
Direct investment from overseas: 13.8 billion dirhams
4 times the same period last year
116 countries: the number of nationalities of investors who purchased real estate in Abu Dhabi
Maintained its position as the world's safest city for 10 consecutive years
The world's 7th Disney resort
Full ownership by foreign nationals permitted from 2019
Cumulative transactions in real estate and investment products exceeding approximately 400 billion yen
オプティマインド and アーサー・ディ・リトル・ジャパン jointly publish white paper, “How Can Logistics Data Be Used in Management Decisions?”
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株式会社オプティマインド and アーサー・ディ・リトル・ジャパン have jointly published a white paper on using logistics data in management decisions. With the amended Logistics Efficiency Act requiring the appointment of a CLO and submission of medium- to long-term plans, the paper explains organizational design and consensus-building processes that leverage data.
Pilates is catching on among athletes, too! Former 阪神タイガース player Norihiro Akahoshi tries Pilates at LPAジャパン
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LPAジャパン, operated by 日本サロネーゼ株式会社, invited Norihiro Akahoshi, a former 阪神タイガース player, to try part of its Pilates instructor training course. After an assessment of his joint range of motion and movement, Akahoshi did exercises using a mat and reformer and showed interest in the instruction process tailored to each person's body.
Austrian herbal tea brand 「ゾネントア」 now available at new Green Cosmetic Garden locations: Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe and 佐賀玉屋店
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株式会社おもちゃ箱 announced that Austrian organic herbal tea brand 「ゾネントア」 will be available at Green Cosmetic Garden's Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe location, opening on Oct. 28, 2026, and at 佐賀玉屋店, opening on Nov. 11.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Capital: 20 million yen
Established: 1986
Companies mentioned：株式会社おもちゃ箱、ゾネントア、SONNENTOR、Green Cosmetic Garden、丸広百貨店 川越店、佐賀玉屋店、エルバビーバ、erbaviva、ソネット、sonett、ナトラケア、natracare、24 ORGANIC DAYS
DroR, Human Capital Disclosure Survey “DOCI 2026,” Additional Analysis 4: TOPIX100 companies mentioning “psychological safety” rose from 8 to 16 over 3 reporting periods
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株式会社DroR released Additional Analysis 4 of its human capital disclosure survey “DOCI 2026” on Oct. 27, examining 3 years of securities reports from TOPIX100 companies. The number of companies mentioning “psychological safety” rose from 8 to 16, while those mentioning “engagement” increased from 75 to 94.
アクロクエスト launches “Codex on AWS Deployment Solution,” offering broad support from development to daily operations
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アクロクエストテクノロジー has launched “Codex on AWS Deployment Solution,” enabling organizations to use OpenAI's AI agent Codex across the organization in line with their security policies. The solution builds a foundation using Amazon Bedrock within an AWS account, delivering both governance and AI adoption, pay-as-you-go pricing, and visibility through a management dashboard.
ニコリオ partners with Gurunavi! Kinplete trial campaign to be held at Tokyo restaurants
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株式会社ニコリオ is partnering with Gurunavi to run a trial campaign for its gut-health product “Kinplete (キンプリート)” at the Tokyo restaurant “SOLEIL Hibiya OKUROJI” from Nov. 4 to Dec. 4, 2026.
A special Christmas to enjoy with light and fragrance. DURANCE（デュランス）, from Provence, launches its limited-edition holiday collection on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
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株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル began limited-quantity sales of French fragrance brand DURANCE’s 2026 Christmas collection on Nov. 2, 2026.
Teads Japan株式会社 renewed its 2026 “Quality-Certified Business Operator” certification from the Japan Digital Advertising Quality Certification Organization (JICDAQ) for brand safety and measures against invalid traffic.
ajour to Hold Jewelry Remodeling and Repair Consultation Event at 広島三越
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「ajour」, operated by 株式会社オリエント4C's, will hold a jewelry remodeling and repair consultation event at 広島三越 from Nov. 11 to 24, 2026. The event will offer purchase incentives and a campaign boosting purchase appraisal values by 5%.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Contract value of ¥22,000 (tax included)
A Mitsukoshi gift certificate worth ¥1,000
A 5% increase over the regular purchase appraisal value
イオンレーヴコスメ adds “LEEEP” to the official イヴ・ロシェ online store, enhancing the online experience with user posts and Reels videos
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株式会社REGALI’s customer experience platform “LEEEP” has been added to the official イヴ・ロシェ online store, operated by イオンレーヴコスメ. The store has begun using user posts and Reels videos in its content operations to enhance the customer experience.
[Celebrating Isetan’s 140th anniversary] “Liquor Selection 4,” a pairing assortment of alcohol and cacao from CENTHO, known for salted caramel chocolates from 「ラ・ファミーユ・デリエール・ショコラ・トルベ」, makes its debut
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To mark Isetan’s 140th anniversary, Chocolat Trouver, part of 西本Wismettacホールディングス, will begin selling CENTHO’s new assortment “Liquor Selection 4” on Nov. 4, 2026. A signing event with a chocolatier will also be held on the 7th and 8th of the same month.
Facts
Price (tax included): ¥1,728
Customers who purchase CENTHO products totaling ¥3,000 or more (tax included)
Celebrating Isetan’s 140th anniversary
On sale from Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
On Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8
Companies mentioned：西本Wismettacホールディングス株式会社、Wismettacフーズ株式会社、Chocolat Trouver、La famille derrière Chocolat Trouver、CENTHO、レミーコアントロー社、レミーマルタン、マウントゲイ、LABEL 5、SHIRAKIKU、伊勢丹新宿店
[城東テクノ] New ventilated trim that can be installed on the gable edge
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城東テクノ株式会社 will launch a steel ventilated trim designed for installation on the gable edge, the “Steel Ventilated Trim (Gable-Compatible Type),” under its GAISO exterior components brand on Nov. 4, 2026.
[城東テクノ] The “Sharp Drip Edge,” designed for a clean, seamless finish, adds a 35 mm projection to its lineup!
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城東テクノ株式会社 added a 35 mm projection option to its “WM Rodent-Resistant Sharp Drip Edge” under the GAISO exterior components brand, with sales starting Nov. 4, 2026.
PiecLex and 戸田建設 to jointly develop the urban composting facility “メグルノキ” at GREEN×EXPO 2027
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株式会社ピエクレックス and 戸田建設 will jointly develop the urban composting facility “メグルノキ” at GREEN×EXPO 2027 as part of “Team P-FACTS,” and conduct a demonstration of apparel resource circulation using surplus materials from official uniforms and other items.
三越伊勢丹’s online gift site to open a dedicated Saga Prefecture page on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026!
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さが県産品流通デザイン公社 will open a dedicated Saga Prefecture page on 三越伊勢丹’s online gift site “MOO:D MARK by ISETAN” on Nov. 11, 2026, selling products from 4 businesses in the prefecture.
[Sendai] 72 participants and 4 family members of children and adults requiring medical care take the stage — Honopia’s first symposium, “Family Future Conference” — expanding mutual support beyond mothers to fathers and siblings
The showdown among MOCHA cats is finally over! The nation’s No. 1 cat has been chosen! Final results announced for the “MOCHA Cats General Election 2026”
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リポット株式会社 announced the final results of the “MOCHA Cats General Election 2026,” held at cat cafe MOCHA. First place went to Shake-kun from the Machida Jorna location, and plans were confirmed to create merchandise featuring the top-ranking cats and release capsule toys.
EC × AI Prompt Demonstration Conference: Free seminar on Nov. 12 (Thu)
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株式会社ウブン will take the stage at the “EC × AI Prompt Demonstration Conference,” to be held on November 12, 2026, and give a talk titled “Run it with zero specialized knowledge: How AI agents are transforming Amazon operations.”
[Up to ¥5,000 worth of rewards] Find your perfect winter look. Nailie Beauty offers up to 50% back in points on first-time hair bookings
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Nailie Beauty, a beauty booking app operated by 株式会社ネイリー, will run a campaign from November 4 to 30, 2026, offering up to 5,000 points (up to 50% of the payment amount) to customers making their first hair booking.
“e-Spo GOMI with Ryukyu Corazon RYUKYU e SPORTS & ECO GRAND PRIX 2026 Tomigusuku STAGE” held! Team “Pisuko-maru” wins; 72 participants collect a total of 98.7 kg of trash!
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“e-Spo GOMI with Ryukyu Corazon RYUKYU e SPORTS & ECO GRAND PRIX 2026 Tomigusuku STAGE,” organized by 株式会社琉球コラソン and managed by the e-Spo GOMI Organizing Committee, was held on October 24, 2026. Team “Pisuko-maru” won, and participants collected a total of 98.7 kg of trash.
[Ibaraki Prefecture | 水戸プラザホテル] Enjoy a special Christmas stay surrounded by sparkling illuminations. Limited-time accommodation plan now available
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水戸プラザホテル will offer its “Christmas Holiday 2026” accommodation plan for a limited time, from November 9 through December 25, 2026. The plan includes sparkling wine and 100% grape juice made by 武龍ワイナリー in Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the hotel will be decorated with illuminations. A special limited-time Christmas dinner will also be available from December 19 to 25.
“Baoble,” which visualizes the quality of discussions through voice analysis, to exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week [Osaka]
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株式会社JTBビジネストラベルソリューションズ will exhibit at the 11th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week [Osaka], to be held at Intex Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing “Baoble,” a tool for visualizing in-person communication.
Professional soccer player Keito Nakamura appointed brand ambassador for BAND-AID®! Limited-edition “Kiz Power Pad™” package featuring Nakamura to be released
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Kenvue has appointed professional soccer player Keito Nakamura as a brand ambassador for BAND-AID® and will release a limited-edition package in early November 2026.
[BANK SUMMIT 2026] CEOs of 3 companies, including Shun Watanabe of KOMPEITO, to take the stage and discuss how banks can turn business matching into business growth
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The CEOs of 株式会社KOMPEITO, 株式会社RemitAid and 株式会社TAIAN were announced as speakers for a session at “BANK SUMMIT 2026,” hosted by pre-seed VC THE SEED. They will discuss business growth through partnerships between banks and startups.