Lecip rolls out “MoveLe,” a solutions brand for bus operators
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Lecip, a consolidated subsidiary of Lecip Holdings, has begun a full-scale rollout of “MoveLe,” a solutions brand for bus operators. The brand brings together existing systems and services to support optimized operating schedules and more efficient administrative work.
Facts
On-the-ground expertise Lecip has developed in the bus industry over more than 70 years
The burden of compiling data has been reduced to approximately one-fifth of its previous level
Aiming to roll out at least 2 new solutions every year
Capital: ¥98 million
Employees: 509
Approximately 60% domestic market share for bus fareboxes
A track record of business with approximately 500 companies in Japan
Hikari Miso’s forest, “Afan Heulwen Woodland by Hikari Miso,” holds its 3rd forest stewardship experience seminar
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ひかり味噌株式会社 held its 3rd forest stewardship experience seminar on Oct. 24, 2026, in Afan Forest, Nagano Prefecture. Employees deepened their understanding of sustainability through a lecture on biodiversity and forest maintenance work.
Documentary film “Little San Sebastian Street,” depicting food culture exchange between San Sebastián and Taki, completed. It documents the first Japan openings of 3 bar restaurants and the challenges faced by their chefs.
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The documentary film “Little San Sebastian Street,” depicting food culture exchange between San Sebastián, Spain, and Taki, Mie Prefecture, has been completed. The “Taki, a Town of Food” Film Festival will be held at VISON DOME on Nov. 12 and 13.
Discover rich nature and spectacular scenery on a special day exploring Kozushima on foot: “TOKYO Island Walk 2027 in Kozushima” to be held
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The 公益財団法人東京都スポーツ文化事業団 will hold “TOKYO Island Walk 2027 in Kozushima,” a walking event exploring the island’s nature and spectacular scenery, on Reiwa 9, March 13. There will be 2 courses, approximately 15 km and approximately 8 km, with capacity for 100 participants. The participation fee is 5,000 yen for elementary school students and older, and 3,000 yen for elementary school students.
“Build the evaluation harness before the model.” Nishika to hold online study session “Nishika AI Product Lab #3” for AI engineers on 11/10
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Nishika株式会社 will hold the online study session “Nishika AI Product Lab #3” for AI engineers on Nov. 10, 2026. The event will share practical approaches to building evaluation harnesses and creating data for speech recognition and LLMs.
株式会社マイベスト has announced its “2027 Hit Predictions,” based on browsing data from fall 2026. “Self-consumption” is a trend to watch, with moka pots, SIM-free smartphones and titanium frying pans among the top-ranked products.
【Recboo】Two executives with M&A experience share their insights on startup management and organization. Knoclearn and Willgate to co-host session for executives in Shibuya on Friday, Dec. 11
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株式会社ノックラーン and 株式会社ウィルゲート will co-host a lunch session in Shibuya on Dec. 11, 2026, featuring 2 executives with M&A experience discussing startup management and organization.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
From 11:30
Was 27 at the time
Has also been involved in the decision-making of approximately 90 management teams
Co-ops to provide up to 7 million yen in grants for efforts to address child poverty; applications open for 2026 fiscal year support grants for activities helping children in poverty
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日本生活協同組合連合会 will begin accepting applications on Nov. 4, 2026, from organizations seeking support grants for activities helping children in poverty in fiscal 2026. Grants of up to 7 million yen are planned.
公益社団法人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会 and 2027年国際園芸博覧会マスターライセンスオフィス will open the EXPO 2027 Official Pop-Up Store at ラフォーレ原宿 on November 7. The store will sell officially licensed products featuring GREEN×EXPO 2027 mascot “トゥンクトゥンク” and the Osaka-Kansai Expo mascot “ミャクミャク,” and an opening commemorative photo event will also be held.
Applications open today for the People Innovation Awards 2026-2027, which honors organizations that have turned people’s growth into business results
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People Innovation Awards実行委員会, co-hosting the awards with 一般財団法人オープンラーニング・スキル認定機構(OSCF), opened applications for the People Innovation Awards 2026-2027 on November 4, 2026. The application deadline is December 18, and entries are being accepted in 2 categories: Impact and Challenge. The awards are administered by 一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会(JDX).
株式会社スタディスト will exhibit at Food Factory Week Tokyo, held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18, 2026, showcasing the latest features and demonstrations of its AI manual “Teachme Biz” and inspection support system “Teachme Check.”
Facts
November 18–20, 2026
Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
Capital: 103.2 million yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社スタディスト、RX Japan 合同会社、富士キメラ総研、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所、ITR
VAP launches a YouTube station where viewers can enjoy city pop and Anpanman music videos and songs 24 hours a day
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VAP has launched a “Station” feature on its official YouTube channel, where viewers can watch city pop and Anpanman music videos and listen to songs 24 hours a day.
Noseden × Aikasa: Umbrella-sharing service “Aikasa” to launch at 12 Nose Electric Railway stations!
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Nose Electric Railway is partnering with 株式会社Nature Innovation Group, operator of the umbrella-sharing service “Aikasa,” to install rental spots at 12 stations along its lines and launch the service on November 4, 2026.
Facts
12 Nose Electric Railway stations
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
About 120 million to 130 million umbrellas annually
The 3rd installment of floral altar innovation “SusBase”! Launch of “SusBase custom-made,” a new made-to-order service that systematizes funeral companies’ best-selling designs
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株式会社日比谷花壇 will launch “SusBase custom-made,” a new service that systematizes existing best-selling floral altar designs, starting in November 2026.
【京都精華大学】 “The Present State of Content Creation Education in Japan—Outstanding Student Works Exhibition of 京都精華大学 Faculty of Manga” to be held at 北京電影学院 in China
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An exhibition of student works from the Faculty of Manga at 京都精華大学 will be held at 北京電影学院 in China. It is the faculty’s first overseas presentation introducing the entire faculty, and will take place during the “26th Animation Academy Awards.”
【November 20 is “Soccer and Challenge Day”】 On the same day a film about Japan’s national team taking on the world opens, another thrilling pitch kicks off in Osaka, where people over 100 also take on the challenge!
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一般社団法人日本棒サッカー協会 will hold the “14th Osaka Stick Soccer Tournament” on November 20, 2026, at Hosenka Senri Gymnasium in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture. The event coincides with the release of a film about Japan’s national soccer team, and cheering by athletes over 100 and ガンバ大阪’s mascot and cheer team is also planned.
UCC Drip Pod “Traveling Coffee Pairing” 13th installment: a special pairing of 2 kinds of coffee and 2 kinds of kugelhopf to brighten heartwarming moments; limited-quantity preorders begin Wednesday, November 4
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UCC Ueshima Coffee will begin taking limited-quantity preorders on November 4 for the 13th “Traveling Coffee Pairing” set, created in collaboration with Bion, a baked-goods shop in Moji Port, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Paid priority-entry reservations to be offered at 箱根ロープウェイ
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株式会社小田急箱根 will conduct a trial of paid priority-entry reservations (paid fast lane) at 箱根ロープウェイ on November 21 and 22, 2026, and offer free priority-entry reservations at 箱根登山ケーブルカー.
【広島国際大学】 STU48’s Aoi Hyodo and university students call for greater understanding of intractable diseases and disabilities
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The student group “Intractable Disease Project (Mebia)” at 広島国際大学 will exhibit at “Yui Island Festival × Peace Art,” held on November 7 in collaboration with angee japan, and call for greater understanding of intractable diseases and disabilities alongside STU48’s Aoi Hyodo.
The 27th Itabashi Gender Equality Forum and Ethical Consumer Living Fair to be held simultaneously!
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東京都板橋区 will hold the 27th Itabashi Gender Equality Forum and the Ethical Consumer Living Fair simultaneously at Itabashi Green Hall on November 28. The program includes talks and workshops on gender awareness, housework and childcare, and reducing food waste. Temporary childcare will also be available.
[October 2026 legal changes] Mandatory measures to prevent sexual harassment of job seekers are making recruitment more transparent, while making it harder to attract candidates
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A survey by 株式会社GIG found that mandatory measures to prevent sexual harassment of job seekers under the October 2026 legal changes are making recruitment more transparent, while formalized interviews and difficulty attracting candidates are emerging as challenges.
Facts
117 human resources professionals
68.4% of companies
Creating lists of prohibited questions and formalizing guidelines (68.2%)
Measures to prevent isolated, closed-door interactions (52.3%)
Prohibiting the exchange of personal contact information (41.1%)
Less casual conversation and fewer icebreakers during interviews (27.5%)
Difficulty attracting candidates due to stricter rules (28.9%)
Increase in online interviews (42.5%)
Restrictions on visits to alumni (35.0%)
Fewer social gatherings and business meals (33.8%)
Ambiguity in evaluation criteria (58.8%)
Thoroughly informing executives, management, and frontline interviewers (43.9%)
with more than 62,000 people and 1,700 companies registered
Sales launch for a traditional culture tour featuring a visit to a normally closed Buddhist statue restoration workshop!
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Tobu Top Tours, in partnership with the Tobu Shin-Kanuma Station Area Revitalization Council, began selling a traditional culture tour on November 28 that includes a visit to a normally closed Buddhist statue restoration workshop and a moss ball-making experience.
Inaba Petfood is seeking Christmas photos of dogs and cats for its December 2026 calendar!
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Inaba Petfood is running a photo call exclusively for newsletter subscribers, seeking Christmas-themed photos of dogs and cats for its December 2026 calendar.
Donating a total of 12,000 admission tickets to children for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo
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三菱電機 will donate a total of 12,000 admission tickets to the 2027 International Horticultural Expo, which will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from March 19, 2027, to children through the Tokyo Community Chest, Kanagawa Community Chest, and Japan Environmental Association.
A junior high school team from 追手門学院大手前中高ロボットサイエンス部 developed a “Raku-Raku Instrument” robot to help prevent dementia and won the top prize in the Future Innovators category at the WRO 2026 Japan final. The team was selected to represent Japan and will compete at the international event in Puerto Rico in December 2026.
Facts
This will be the 11th time
Will be held in December 2026
From more than 2,000 teams nationwide
Cleared the highly competitive selection process for 10 spots
100 countries around the world
More than 200,000 elementary, junior high, high school, and university students
A must-attend seminar for companies planning health and wellness initiatives for fiscal 2027: Creating workplaces that support the health and continued employment of older workers
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株式会社ルネサンス and 株式会社Wellmira will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 19, 2026, on supporting the health and continued employment of older workers.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Date and time: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 15:00–16:15
[Reservations open Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.] A 3-day lunch event featuring winter flavors of Tango, including Kyoto beef fillet and Ine yellowtail
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WILLER TRAINS株式会社 and メルキュール京都宮津リゾート&スパ will operate a special lunch course aboard the restaurant train “Tango Kuro-matsu” for a limited 3-day run from Jan. 22 to 25, 2027. Reservations opened at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4.
[Fujiya] Limited-time products made with 特撰バター from カルピス(株) debut: “Country Ma'am (Special Butter)” and “Premium Look (Special Butter)”
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Fujiya will launch the limited-time “Country Ma'am (Special Butter)” and “Premium Look (Special Butter),” made with 特撰バター from カルピス(株), nationwide on Nov. 10, 2026.
Growing interest in small-lot cross-border e-commerce shipments in the air cargo industry: BIAC tours ZenGroup logistics center
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ZenGroup株式会社 hosted an inspection visit by the Osaka District Committee of the Board of Airline Representatives in Japan (BIAC/OSA), introducing its logistics processes and safety management system for small-lot cross-border e-commerce shipments.
Facts
70% of online shoppers have purchased products from overseas
Global air cargo demand rose 3.4% year on year in 2025
10,000 meals sold in 4 weeks: Unatoto’s “Una-Tera Bowl” remains on sale through Dec. 6, joined by the new “Una-Kara Bowl” with eel and fried chicken
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G-FACTORY株式会社, operator of the eel restaurant 名代 宇奈とと, announced that its “Una-Tera Bowl,” launched on Oct. 2, sold 10,000 meals in 4 weeks and will remain on sale through Dec. 6. The new “Una-Kara Bowl” will also go on sale at directly operated locations starting Nov. 6.
Chiba-kun becomes a bag! To mark the character’s 20th anniversary, “Chiba-kun” and “Rurubu” team up for “Rurubu Chiba Boso '28 Special Edition: Chiba-kun Outing Book,” on sale Dec. 7, 2026!
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release the fan book “Rurubu Chiba Boso '28 Special Edition: Chiba-kun Outing Book” on Dec. 7, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of Chiba Prefecture mascot Chiba-kun. The set includes an original shoulder bag and a special booklet with an e-book.
Facts
On sale Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
[List price] 2,970 yen (tax included)
Size (approx.): 31.5 cm high × 27 cm wide × 6 cm deep
Help support the skies at Centrair! “Centrair Airport Operators Joint Company Information Session,” bringing together 18 companies in aviation-related work, to be held Dec. 19, 2026!
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中部国際空港株式会社 will hold the “Centrair Airport Operators Joint Company Information Session” at Chubu Centrair International Airport on Dec. 19, 2026. Approximately 18 companies are expected to exhibit. The event is free and open to new graduates and mid-career job seekers.
[Japan national team] Goalkeeper Leo Brian Kokubo selected for SAMURAI BLUE squad
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STVV goalkeeper Leo Brian Kokubo has been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) squad for friendly matches against Brazil and Paraguay in November.
Gather, shinobi! The first Christmas is coming to Shinobi-zato! “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-zato Christmas Fest 2026”
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The first Christmas event, “Shinobi-zato Christmas Fest 2026,” will be held at “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-zato,” inside the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 27, 2026. A Christmas tree will be installed in front of the “Hokage Rock” during the event, and Naruto Uzumaki will make special greeting appearances on Saturdays and Sundays in December.
Enjoy fine dining and free-flow drinks in an elegant space directly connected to Omotesando Station: Year-End and New Year Party Plans Now Available
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ザ ストリングス 表参道 has begun offering its Year-End and New Year Party Plans for the period from November 4, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The venue offers course meals and buffets with free-flow drinks in 3 spaces inside the facility, which is directly connected to Omotesando Station: カフェ&ダイニング ゼルコヴァ, タバーン・バイ ザ グリーン, and タイムネスト バーラウンジ.
Facts
November 4, 2026
Feb. 28, 2027
¥7,000
¥8,500
¥11,000
¥15,000
¥12,000
¥10,000
¥8,000
Private dining room with seating for up to 32 people
Private dining room with seating for up to 10 people
【TGC Toyama 2026】More star performers announced! “Harajuku Princess” Shinako joins the highly anticipated main artist lineup! Plus, rising boy group TAGRIGHT will make its TGC debut!
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株式会社W TOKYO announced additional performers for SBI GROUP presents TGC TOYAMA 2026, to be held at YKK AP ARENA on November 21, 2026. “Harajuku Princess” Shinako and new boy group TAGRIGHT have been selected as main artists, while star guests including Yu Shirota and Girls²’s Oka Sakura will also appear. The final round of the prefectural model audition will also take place, with 18 people winning the right to walk the runway.
Facts
More than 4.5 million total social media followers
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Approximately 170 total applicants
18 prefectural models
Standing, general admission: 8,500 yen
Arena seats with obstructed views, general admission: 15,500 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社W TOKYO、株式会社富⼭グラウジーズ、SBI GROUP、日本テレビ、ABEMA、株式会社北陸銀行、イープラス、AZUL BY MOUSSY、FREAK'S STORE、Knuth Marf、LOWRYS FARM、moment+、niko and ...、POLO CHAMPS、RESEXXY、SPINNS、WEGO
Repetto, a French luxury brand with roots in ballet and developed by 株式会社ルック, has released new additions to its key ring collection, reimagining pointe shoes and iconic designs.
【Saitama Prefecture】Holding a Saitama Prefecture Seminar on Entering the Agriculture Sector — Agricultural Businesses Made Possible in Saitama Prefecture
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Saitama Prefecture will hold a seminar on entering the agriculture sector on November 16 to promote agricultural ventures by companies from other industries and businesses based outside the prefecture. Support measures will be introduced through presentations and individual consultations.
【Reservations open November 4 (Wed.) at 11 a.m.】A 3-day limited lunch to savor Tango's winter delicacies, including Kyoto beef tenderloin and Ine yellowtail / Special course featuring local cuisine aboard the train, “Tango Kuromatsu-go” × “メルキュール京都宮津リゾート&スパ”
Yamaha to participate in international arts festival MUTEK.JP 2026
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ヤマハ株式会社 will participate in the international festival MUTEK.JP 2026, held from November 20 to 23, 2026, with 3 initiatives: an installation using its spatial audio solution Sound xR, live support with speaker systems from group company NEXO, and a talk by its research and development team at IRCAM Forum Day.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
23 (Mon., national holiday)
11th Edition
Companies mentioned:ヤマハ株式会社、NEXO、IRCAM、MUTEK Japan
Connecting local seniors and students through “X”! “#Today's ○○” Resilient Life Project aims to foster mutual support in times of need through everyday intergenerational exchange; 4-month pilot program conducted in Tama City, Tokyo
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From May 12 to September 29, 2026, seniors and students from 多摩大学 took part in an intergenerational exchange pilot program using the social media platform X in Tama City, Tokyo. The program was conducted as part of the “#Today's ○○” project, co-hosted by I-Resilience, operated by Hakuhodo, and supported by X Corp. Japan.
6 shops open inside Nakano Station's new gateway, the West Gate!
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will open 6 in-station shops in the concourse inside the new West Gate on the west side of JR Nakano Station on December 6, 2026.
Facts
All 6 shops
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
Approximately 414 m²
323 yen
431 yen
1,550 yen
2,000 yen
352 yen
600 yen
1,000 yen
748 yen
1,182 yen
172 yen
Capital: 4.101 billion yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション デベロップメントカンパニー、Merci life organics、サザコーヒー、JACK IN THE DONUTS、AP by AMERICAN PHARMACY、そばいち、NewDays、JR東日本
A joint research team including 国立科学博物館 found that Otome-aoi, an endemic species of Izu and Hakone, releases floral scent in sync with the activity periods of its pollinators, flies. The discovery was made through observations using PTR-MS at 1-second intervals.
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
Second by second
Over 8 years
JP19H03292
JPMJPR21D3
JPMJPR21D7
Companies mentioned:国立科学博物館、横浜市立大学、昭和医科大学、台湾大学、東京大学大学院理学系研究科、Annals of Botany、科研費、科学技術振興機構、JST
ベネッセ and 日本TCS sign memorandum of understanding on strategic partnership to promote AI-driven IT transformation based in Okayama Prefecture
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ベネッセコーポレーション and 日本タタ・コンサルタンシー・サービシズ(日本TCS) have signed a memorandum of understanding on a strategic partnership to promote AI-driven IT transformation based in Okayama Prefecture.
Tokyo Metro Original Personalized Picture Book, 3rd Edition: Your child is the hero! Their favorite things appear in stations and trains! On sale now: “●●-kun/chan's Dream Train,” a story of adventure by train!
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東京地下鉄株式会社 and STUDIO BUKI株式会社 will begin selling “●●-kun/chan's Dream Train,” a personalized picture book featuring children's favorite themes, on November 4, 2026.
“Suharu,” the couple from “Today, I Fell in Love,” MON7A and other highly anticipated special guests and models set to appear at “Satsukore 2026 AW” on November 22 (Sun.)!
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The special guests and models appearing at the fashion event “SAPPORO COLLECTION 2026 AUTUMN/WINTER,” to be held at the Sapporo Convention Center on Nov. 22, 2026, have been announced. 15 special guests, including Mika Ichinose, Hina Kagei and MON7A, and 3 players affiliated with Levanga 北海道 will take to the runway. Tickets in Japan are sold out, but the event will be streamed live for free on 「ミクチャ」.
Facts
15 winners
3 people
exceeding 10 million people
4.9 million TikTok followers
18 million cumulative users in Japan
Monthly visitors exceed 5 million
marking its 25th edition
a star-studded lineup of more than 140 performers
approximately 2,430 attendees in total
A seats: 8,500 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社DONUTS、有限会社ズノーネットワークス、株式会社エリオ、株式会社ニライカ、株式会社北のグルメ、サンタクリーム、らーめん G麺24×チルドラボ、チルドラボ、みかづき、ABEMA、andGIRL、ミクチャ、Ray、Zipper、北海道放送株式会社(HBC)、札幌テレビ放送株式会社(STV)、北海道テレビ放送株式会社(HTB)、株式会社テレビ北海道(TVh)、北海道文化放送株式会社(UHB)、株式会社FIT、株式会社ノースマート、花王株式会社、株式会社エイチジェイ、株式会社KIRINZ、株式会社Themiss、株式会社カティグレイス、株式会社美少女図鑑、札幌ビューティーアート専門学校、札幌ベルエポック美容専門学校、4PLA、SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、ジャンカラ、すすきのグランベルホテル、ホテルリリーフ札幌すすきの、鶏から屋さとちゃん、井出庵、FRUITS CANDY FACTORY、K's Kitchen、日本博、北海道、札幌市、札幌商工会議所、株式会社 北海道新聞社、株式会社 FM NORTH WAVE、株式会社エフエム北海道、株式会社レバンガ北海道、イープラス
A winter gourmet food journey in Minato Mirai, featuring distinctive dinner buffet dishes made with ingredients from across Japan: カフェ トスカ’s “Carefully Selected Ingredients—Winter”
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カフェ トスカ, the all-day dining restaurant at 横浜ベイホテル東急, will offer its dinner buffet “Carefully Selected Ingredients—Winter” for a limited time from Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 20, 2027. The menu features dishes made with ingredients from across Japan, including Hakata-style spicy offal hot pot and crab pasta.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027
Adults (weekdays): 7,490 yen
Adults (weekends and holidays): 7,990 yen
Elementary school students (all days): 3,600 yen
Preschool children aged 4 and older (all days): 1,800 yen
新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Bioindustry Policy and the Future of Biomanufacturing” on Dec. 7, 2026, featuring Ayako Yukawa of 経済産業省 and Akihiko Kondo of (株)バッカス・バイオイノベーション as speakers.
Volume 1 of “Gunjo no Yume,” the concluding installment of Jiro Asada’s “Sokyu no Subaru” series, goes on sale today!
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Volume 1 of “Gunjo no Yume,” the concluding installment of Jiro Asada’s historical novel series “Sokyu no Subaru,” is being published by 講談社. The series has sold more than 6.2 million copies, and the final installment is set in the summer of 1945. The paperback edition is scheduled to feature a special illustrated obi.
Facts
30 years since publication
6.2 million copies in total
It was adapted into a joint Japan-China television drama series on NHK in 2010
A musical was staged by 宝塚歌劇団 in 2022
The hardcover edition of “Sokyu no Subaru,” published in 1996
“Gunjo no Yume” is set in the summer of 1945
Volume 2 of “Gunjo no Yume” is scheduled for publication in February 2027
The remaining volumes, 3 and 4, are scheduled to be published in sequence by summer 2027
Shipments are scheduled to begin in mid-November or later
“Gunjo no Yume” will continue through volume 4
It has become a major bestseller, with more than 6.13 million copies in total
The 3rd collaboration collection between 台北メトロ and “Maniani World” goes on sale in October! Plush charm versions of the “Kowaii” monsters are also making their debut!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス will release the 3rd collaboration collection with 台北メトロ and “Maniani World” in October 2026; items including plush charms are now on sale.
5 themes, including wellness real estate and longevity: “3rd International Wellness Symposium” to be held Dec. 10 at Wellness Tokyo
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The editorial team of “Wellness Business” will hold the “3rd International Wellness Symposium” during “Wellness Tokyo 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on Dec. 10, 2026. The theme is “Turning Japan’s Wellness Resources into World-Class Businesses.” Speakers from Japan and abroad, including Guy Heywood and Junko Soma, will present the latest trends and practical examples across 5 themes, including wellness real estate and longevity. Capacity is 150 people, and the early-bird participation fee is 13,200 yen (tax included).
“Anime & Manga Sacred Sites EXPO 2026” to be held Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.)!
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“Anime & Manga Sacred Sites EXPO 2026” will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 at locations including Naka-Ikebukuro Park, organized by an executive committee that includes 豊島区. Booths from 19 municipalities and workshops by Studio One Base are among the planned offerings.
Facts
19 municipalities
From 11 a.m.
18:00
Companies mentioned:豊島区、Studio One Base、KADOKAWA、株式会社ENGI
The next-generation e-learning system “ONLINE FACE®,” featuring AI authentication, has won an Excellence Award in the Services & Solutions category at “MCPC award 2026”
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ONLINE FACE株式会社’s AI-authenticated e-learning system “ONLINE FACE®” won an Excellence Award in the Services & Solutions category at “MCPC award 2026,” organized by MCPC.
Data Recovery Quickman Kobe Sannomiya Lab opens a dedicated service desk for businesses
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株式会社クイックマン has strengthened its service capabilities by opening a dedicated service desk for businesses at its data recovery facility, Kobe Sannomiya Lab, in Hyogo Prefecture, effective Nov. 1, 2026.
Sharp and 国連IOM launch solar panel donation project
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株式会社商船三井 carried out a project with Sharp and 国連IOM to donate and install 420 solar panels at temporary housing for flood victims and in drought-stricken areas of Kenya. 株式会社商船三井 provided free transportation from its Sakai warehouse to its Nairobi warehouse and arranged an environmental attribute certificate for low-carbon transportation.
Facts
A total of 420 solar panels
Electricity for approximately 130 households
Companies mentioned:株式会社商船三井、シャープ株式会社、シャープエネルギーソリューション株式会社、国際移住機関、国連IOM、Energifabriken i Sverige AB、Sentinel Earth AG、Carboninsets B.V.、123Carbon、一般財団法人日本海事協会、GCS Velogic社、Revital Healthcare、山口産業
Keynote address at the DITTO Summit 2026, an international conference aimed at bringing marine digital twins into practical use
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Furuno Electric will participate as a platinum sponsor in the international conference DITTO Summit 2026, to be held in November 2026, and deliver a keynote address and an oral presentation. It will showcase examples of underwater visualization using integrated acoustic sensing and AI, a global wave prediction model, and the use of fishing vessel data, toward the practical implementation of marine digital twins.
Everbreath Winter Prep Campaign Now On! | finetrack
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株式会社finetrack will launch the “Everbreath Winter Prep Campaign” on November 4, 2026, and give an original neck warmer to customers who purchase eligible Everbreath products.
A special white Christmas for just the two of you at a boutique hotel in Hokkaido. UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Sapporo and Otaru to begin selling a stay plan featuring in-room mini tree-making and warm meals on Wednesday, November 4
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UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Sapporo and Otaru, operated by 株式会社グローバルエージェンツ, will begin selling a Christmas limited-time stay plan on December 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy activities such as making a mini tree in their room and a Nordic-style dinner.
Facts
Approximately 1,200 rooms
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
From 22,800 yen for 2 people sharing 1 room
From 15,800 yen for 2 people sharing 1 room
From 17,500 yen for 2 people sharing 1 room
From 17,000 yen for 2 people sharing 1 room
24 Windows (1,500 yen
Glug (1,100 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社グローバルエージェンツ、LIVELY HOTELS、UNWIND HOTEL & BAR 札幌、UNWIND HOTEL & BAR 小樽、Bar Ignis 札幌、Bar Ignis 小樽、The Ball 小樽
— Exploring the forefront of perovskite solar cells and hydrogen, and considering “GX as a growth strategy for local businesses” from the perspectives of local financial institutions and the media. Applications open until Tuesday, December 1 —
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一般社団法人静岡県環境資源協会 (SERA) will hold the SERA Forum at グランシップ on December 11, 2026. Professor Morimoto Hideka of 早稲田大学 will deliver the keynote address, and YKK AP, ENEOS, and リコー will speak about the forefront of GX.
[1 minute on foot from Inadazutsumi Station] TRALIA PILATES Inadazutsumi studio to open on November 15, 2026!
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The TRALIA PILATES Inadazutsumi studio will open in Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on November 15, 2026. It is the first new machine Pilates business from the personal gym group TRALIA, offering instruction that combines posture improvement and weight loss.
[Amazon Smile Sale | Through 11/12] If you’re unsure, choose this — the classic wrist-worn Pocket Auto Catch NEO, weighing approximately 5 g, at a special price. No setup required, zero phone use while walking; ideal as a first device or a gift
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ONO貿易株式会社, Brook Gaming’s official distributor in Japan, is selling the Pokémon GO-compatible wristband device Pocket Auto Catch NEO at a limited-time special price from November 4 through 12, 2026.
Kärcher Wash-Den PROJECT launches “We’re washing Shibuya” action, unveiling cleaning art at the 18th Shibuya Arts Festival 2026
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ケルヒャー ジャパン株式会社 unveiled works from its “Wash-Den PROJECT,” using high-pressure washers at the 18th Shibuya Arts Festival 2026. Two pieces—a cleaning-art work depicting Hachiko’s paw prints and a large-scale cleaning-art work along the Shibuya River by artist BAKIBAKI—have been open to the public since November 4, 2026.
[Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto] Free trial session for the national drone certification (second session) to be held on 9/19, offering beginners the chance to try flying and aerial photography
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むげんのそら株式会社 held a free trial session for the national drone certification (second session) in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, on September 19, 2026. The event encourages beginners to take part by offering hands-on flying and aerial photography experiences.
Spending 2 hours listening to 30 or 40 years’ worth of work stories and turning them into articles: launch of “Salaryman’s Life and Career Notebook,” a service that takes an in-depth look at employees’ working lives
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アルムナス株式会社 has launched “Salaryman’s Life and Career Notebook,” an interview service for employees in their 50s and 60s approaching retirement or the end of their time in management positions. The service records their working lives in articles based on conversations.
[Generative AI/Physical AI Factory: 樋口製作所] Begins Trial Operation of Smart Glasses on Press Factory Production Floor
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株式会社樋口製作所 has begun trial operation of smart glasses on the production floor of its press factory. The initiative aims to improve work efficiency and safety by freeing up workers’ hands, using the glasses for remote support via real-time video links between the head office factory and another plant, displaying work information via QR codes, and sharing forklift operators’ views.
Growth DX begins recruiting sponsors for the Jan. 21, 2027 edition of “BtoB Growth EXPO for HR,” a conference focused on human resources; 300 HR executives and staff from mid-sized and large companies are expected to attend
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株式会社Growth DX has begun recruiting sponsors for “BtoB Growth EXPO for HR,” a conference focused on human resources, to be held on Jan. 21, 2027. The event is aimed at HR executives and staff from mid-sized and large companies, with 1,000 registrations and 300 attendees expected on the day.
Growth DX begins recruiting sponsors for the May 2027 edition of “BtoB Growth EXPO for 経理/財務,” a conference focused on accounting and finance; 200 accounting and finance executives from mid-sized and large companies are expected to attend
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株式会社Growth DX is recruiting sponsors for “BtoB Growth EXPO for 経理/財務,” a conference focused on accounting and finance, scheduled to be held in May 2027. The event is aimed at accounting and finance executives and others from mid-sized and large companies, with 500 registrations and 200 attendees expected on the day.
Panasonic has developed the 3rd-generation midrange mainframe “Kairos Core 210” for its “IT/IP Platform KAIROS” professional live video production and streaming system, and plans to launch it in the 4th quarter of fiscal 2026.
Facts
4th quarter of fiscal 2026
1st quarter of fiscal 2027
Improved by approximately 20%
Expanded to 89 configurations
Supports up to 64 inputs
The maximum number of outputs has doubled, from 20 on the previous model to 40
[Amazon Smile Sale through Nov. 12] iOS-only, high-precision 360° joystick device “Flashman(フラッシュマン)” at a special price|Connects in seconds with no setup, intuitive controls and enhanced app for an even smoother experience
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ONO貿易株式会社 is selling Brook Gaming’s iOS-only joystick “Flashman” at a special price during the Amazon Smile SALE period.
Facts
Original2026年11月4日〜11月12日
150 yen per month
1,500 yen per year
Weight: 45g
Companies mentioned:ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、任天堂株式会社、株式会社ポケモン、Niantic, Inc.、Apple Inc.
秋田県にかほ市 has begun distributing “NIKAHO LOOKBOOK,” a guide to locations and businesses around the city, following the release of the live-action film “Look Back.” It is also holding a stamp rally involving 24 businesses in the city to encourage visitors to explore the area and boost local spending.
Refreshes “Support Services for Microsoft 365 Copilot”
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BIPROGY has revamped its service lineup for supporting the implementation and use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, with the new services launching on Nov. 4, 2026.
ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 Season Official Match on Nov. 7 (Sat.): 琉球アスティーダ vs 岡山リベッツ — Roster Announced
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In an official match of the ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 season, 琉球アスティーダ and 岡山リベッツ will face off on Nov. 7, and the players named to the bench have been announced.
Paper bags from machine testing to become official shoppers at Yokohama Kannai Christmas event
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中庄株式会社 will provide the official shoppers for “BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026,” held at Yokohama Park, using paper bags that would otherwise be discarded during test runs of Newlong Industrial’s bag-making machines.
Facts
Handling paper in Nihonbashi for more than 240 years
36 days, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 25, 2026
Approximately 600,000 people attended during the 2025 event
“Updating golf”: NOOG names designer 淳 橋本 and PGA professional 裕嵩 岩瀬 as ambassadors
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株式会社UNOLD, which operates the golf brand “NOOG,” announced that designer 橋本淳 and PGA professional 岩瀬裕嵩 have become ambassadors. Founded in 2024, NOOG develops products including one-length irons.
OiTr installed at Tokyo Joypolis in Minato, Tokyo! Free menstrual pads stocked in women’s restroom stalls, creating an entertainment space everyone can enjoy with peace of mind
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オイテル株式会社 has installed 8 OiTr units, a free menstrual pad service, at Tokyo Joypolis, with the service launching on Oct. 30, 2026.
ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 Season Official Match on Nov. 7 (Sat.): 静岡ジェード vs 木下マイスター東京 — Roster Announced Copy
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In an official match of the ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 season, 静岡ジェード and 木下マイスター東京 will face off on Nov. 7, and the players named to the bench have been announced.
For Japanese cuisine and sweets alike: a touch of pink. “Pink Food Fair” to be held Nov. 5–7
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ブリリアントアソシエイツ株式会社 will hold the “Pink Food Fair” at the Tottori-Okayama Shinbashi-kan in Tokyo’s Shinbashi district from Nov. 5–7, 2026. The event will feature introductions to creative dishes made with “Pink Soy Sauce Hanakifujin,” made from red beets grown in Tottori Prefecture, along with tastings and product sales.