[Tamura Komu Group] 株式会社セイコー電機製作所 establishes Vietnamese subsidiary to expand business in Southeast Asia
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株式会社セイコー電機製作所, part of the Tamura Komu Group, established the local subsidiary “SEIKO DENKI VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED” in Vietnam in July 2026, with full-scale operations set to begin in November. The move is intended to expand its wire harness business in Southeast Asia, reduce costs, and strengthen its stable supply system.
Facts
July 2026
November
USD 400,000
1970
1894
1.24 billion yen
Companies mentioned：田村駒株式会社、株式会社セイコー電機製作所、SEIKO DENKI VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED、SANSHIN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY VIETNAM CO.LTD
Trial of smart trash bin “SmaGO” begins in Otaki, Chiba Prefecture; testing more efficient waste collection in preparation for an increase in tourists
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株式会社フォーステック began a trial of its IoT smart trash bin “SmaGO” in Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, on October 19, 2026, aiming to improve waste collection efficiency amid an increase in tourists.
Facts
Automatically compresses trash to approximately 1/5 of its volume
Can hold the equivalent of 570 L in actual capacity
Currently installed at approximately 80 locations nationwide
“Rocky Chaya,” born from an industry-academia collaboration with ビジネスデザイン学科 at 専門学校東京ビジネス・アカデミー and inspired by students’ free-thinking ideas, opens at ロッキーカナイ Asakusa Yokocho!!
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株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングス is bringing the new restaurant concept “ロッキー茶屋,” based on student ideas developed through an industry-academia collaboration with ビジネスデザイン学科 at 専門学校東京ビジネス・アカデミー, to ロッキーカナイ Asakusa Yokocho.
BASEGATE横浜関内 to hold its first winter event, designed to make visitors want to return! A diverse program, from grown-up moments enjoying drinks and art to family-friendly activities
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BASEGATE横浜関内 will host its first event as a partner venue for the Christmas event “BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026,” starting November 20. The program will include workshops featuring drinks and art, jazz performances, character greetings with LEGO®, PAW Patrol, and Moomin characters, illuminations, and food events.
Stop unauthorized logins at the “gateway.” ダイレクトクラウド begins reseller sales of the CloudGate UNO IDaaS
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株式会社ダイレクトクラウド will begin reselling the IDaaS “CloudGate UNO,” developed by 株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ, on Oct. 15, 2026, strengthening information leak prevention for businesses in conjunction with its corporate cloud storage service, DirectCloud.
A sumptuous reward parfait featuring seasonal Amaou strawberries ～An Amaou parfait with strawberry and brandy aromas, made for adults, makes its debut～
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A parfait made with Fukuoka’s branded Amaou strawberries will be served at the lounge and bar “Marine Blue” at ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027.
Facts
3,700 yen (à la carte)
4,500 yen (includes coffee or tea)
4,800 yen (includes unlimited servings from a selection of 25 café drinks / weekdays only)
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
Companies mentioned：ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、インターコンチネンタル®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
“ComiLab.” makes its Hokkaido debut! More than 1,400 types of official merchandise, including goods from Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero and Honkai: Star Rail, arrive at Miraiya Bookstore Asahikawa Nishi
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株式会社未来屋書店 will reopen its Miraiya Bookstore Asahikawa Nishi location on Nov. 6, 2026, introducing “ComiLab.,” its first entertainment section in Hokkaido. It will carry more than 1,400 types of official merchandise, including goods from Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, and feature character standee displays and purchase bonuses.
Hideki Takahashi, Nanase Aikawa and others appointed as judges! Kimono contest “Universal Kimono Award 2026” to be held at Makuhari Messe on Wednesday, Nov. 25
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株式会社一蔵 will hold the kimono contest “Universal Kimono Award 2026” at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 25, 2026, with Hideki Takahashi and others serving as special judges.
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] “Stroller Tour” at Sayama City Museum: A first museum visit, with time to enjoy the special exhibition even with small children
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A “Stroller Tour” with commentary by a curator will be held at Sayama City Museum on Nov. 7 and 21, alongside the autumn special exhibition “Children’s Picture Artist Shoji Ikehara Exhibition.” Shoji Ikehara’s first picture book for children, “Minwa Ehon: Kappa’s Gift,” will also go on presale and then general sale.
Facts
Adults: 500 yen
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Main target audience: Ages 3 to early elementary school
Uniontech acquires Jibannet’s CG perspective rendering and VR-related business, expanding production capacity by approximately 1.3 times
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ユニオンテック株式会社 acquired the CG perspective rendering and VR-related business from 地盤ネット株式会社 and expanded its production capacity by approximately 1.3 times by bringing on staff at its Vietnam base.
Facts
Production capacity expanded by approximately 1.3 times
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
From the previous 65 staff
to 85 staff
From the previous approximately 3,000 projects
to approximately 4,000 projects
Companies mentioned：ユニオンテック株式会社、地盤ネット株式会社、JIBANNET ASIA CO., LTD.、株式会社ＥＲＴＨ Ｇｒｏｕｐ、Union Tec Vietnam Co., Ltd.
有隣堂 × オリィ研究所: The OriHime avatar robot becomes a 有隣堂 bookstore clerk. “OriHime Bookstore in Yurindo” to run for 9 days from Nov. 21
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株式会社有隣堂 and オリィ研究所 will hold the limited-time event “OriHime Bookstore in Yurindo” at Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Joinus store for 9 days from Nov. 21, 2026, using the OriHime avatar robot. The event supports the 5th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Children’s Hospice, with people who have difficulty going out introducing books remotely as bookstore clerks.
Keeps desks and documents dry: A twin-valve desktop humidifier with an ultrafine mist
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株式会社YOCABITO will launch the “Twin Mist Desktop Humidifier,” a twin-valve desktop humidifier that produces an ultrafine mist, under its DAILY WORKS brand in late October 2026.
プラス to exhibit at “FIND - Design Fair Asia,” a leading furniture and interior design trade show in Asia
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プラス株式会社 will make its first appearance at “FIND – Design Fair Asia,” one of Asia’s largest furniture and interior design trade shows, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月26日（木）～28日（土）
Approximately 60 countries worldwide
More than 120 brands
More than 10,000 visitors
Companies mentioned：プラス株式会社、プラス、Fiera Milano Asia Pacific
経済産業省 will hold kickoff seminars on local education and talent development in 5 cities nationwide—Fukuoka, Saitama, Okayama, Osaka and Sapporo—as part of the interim report on the 2026 “Mirai no Kyoshitsu” (Future Classroom) demonstration project.
Facts
5 cities nationwide
10 regional blocks nationwide
“Mirai no Kyoshitsu” (Future Classroom) for fiscal 2026
レンタルのニッケン to exhibit at the 49th National Tree-Planting Festival 2026 Wakayama Forestry, Forest Industry and Environmental Machinery Exhibition and Demonstration
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株式会社レンタルのニッケン will exhibit at the “49th National Tree-Planting Festival 2026 Wakayama Forestry, Forest Industry and Environmental Machinery Exhibition and Demonstration,” to be held in 和歌山県 on Nov. 8–9, 2026. This will be the company’s 15th appearance since 2010, and it will display and demonstrate high-performance forestry machinery and mulchers for excavators, among other equipment.
[Catch-up stream available Nov. 16 (Mon.)–20 (Fri.)] A must-see for anyone looking to launch a recruitment agency! How to source direct-contract job listings that dramatically boost scout reply rates, and sales-list techniques essential for winning job listings
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A catch-up stream of an online seminar on support for launching a recruitment agency and how to source direct-contract job listings, co-hosted by 株式会社フロッグ and 株式会社AGENT SUCCESS, will be available from Nov. 16 to 20, 2026.
Facts
Supported the launch of recruitment agencies at more than 50 companies to date
Capital: 10 million yen
From more than 250 sites across Japan
Holds more than 6 billion job listings in its big data repository
JAPAN AI株式会社 will roll out a new Web commercial and transit advertising for its business AI platform, “JAPAN AI,” starting in November 2026. The commercial conveys the idea of incorporating AI into business operations to make it an organizational asset, rather than limiting it to a personal tool, and highlights hands-on support aimed at delivering results in 3 months.
[Webinar announced] Have e-books hit a ceiling? How have BL fans’ purchasing behaviors changed over 10 years? — Trends in print and e-book use from 2016 to 2026 —
The final ingredient that completes a fragrance is “your skin.” New Notes (New Notes), the rule-breaking alchemy of fragrance for the skin, launches in earnest on Nov. 20 (Fri.). 8 new-generation extrait de parfums debut
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The Italian niche fragrance brand “New Notes” will launch in earnest on Nov. 20, 2026, through “NOSE SHOP,” which operates Japan’s first* specialty niche fragrance stores. 8 new-generation extrait de parfums will debut, presented with the concept of making the skin the final ingredient in a fragrance.
Liberaware achieves a wireless communication distance of “approximately 1.9 km” in a field test of a new antenna for “IBIS”
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With the cooperation of 株式会社東設土木コンサルタント, 株式会社Liberaware conducted a field test of a new antenna in a long waterway tunnel, achieving a record wireless communication distance of approximately 1.9 km (approximately 3.7 km round trip).
OriginalOkta、AIエージェント時代のアイデンティティ管理を問う「Oktane on the Road Tokyo」を11月27日に開催〜「Okta」と「Auth0」の2トラックを並行開催〜
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OriginalOkta Japan株式会社は、2026年11月27日に東京コンファレンスセンター・品川で「Oktane on the Road Tokyo」を開催する。AIエージェント時代のアイデンティティ管理をテーマに、「Okta」と「Auth0」の2トラックを並行して実施し、セキュリティ保護や顧客体験変革に関する最新動向と事例を紹介する。
株式会社ルミッション will hold an online seminar for small and medium-sized business owners on Nov. 26, 2026, focusing on “Analyzing lost deals and improving conversion rates.”
FastLabel opens Kyushu branch at Fukuoka Innovation Lab. Tenjin
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FastLabel株式会社 opened its Kyushu branch at Fukuoka Innovation Lab. Tenjin in Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, on Nov. 1, 2026, to support the physical AI sector.
“Calomil WebView” lets users add meal logging to their own apps; integrated into Pixela’s wellness app “Re・De Wellness”
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ライフログテクノロジー株式会社’s meal logging feature “Calomil WebView” has been integrated into Pixela’s wellness app “Re・De Wellness” and became available on Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
Available starting today, Nov. 4, 2026
Announced by our company on May 8, 2026
Calomil’s proprietary database of approximately 400,000 items
(*3: As of October 2026)
“Calomil,” with approximately 7.3 million users (*3)
株式会社アイシン will exhibit at “Messe Nagoya 2026,” taking place at Port Messe Nagoya from Nov. 11 to 13, showcasing karakuri technology and EV-related products under the theme of carbon neutrality.
株式会社にしき食品 will begin taking reservations on Nov. 6, 2026, for 4 varieties of its 2027 lucky bags (All-Stars, Premium, Special and New Year) through the official online shop of its retort food specialty store, “NISHIKIYA KITCHEN.” Following last year’s sellout, it has expanded the lineup and the number available, and will use both lottery sales and general sales.
Immersive experience facility where visitors can enjoy video and apps: “Wonderia Yokohama Supported by Umios” to host aurora-themed winter event “Winter Wonderia 2026” from Friday, November 20
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An aurora-themed limited-time event, “Winter Wonderia 2026,” will be held from November 20, 2026, at Wonderia Yokohama, an immersive experience facility operated by 株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー. The event will feature additional LED effects, app missions, winter-only menu items, collaboration products with 横濱馬油商店, and coupons in partnership with related events.
株式会社スペースデータ has developed a traffic simulation platform using the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s 3D city model, “PLATEAU,” to calculate traffic across entire road networks and visualize the effects of local events.
Facts
About 40% of road travel time is lost to congestion
Dividing the road network into 19 directional segments
Original夕方の1時間に流入する約6,400台の車
Heavy vehicles account for 15%
30-minute restriction
Average travel time increases from 1.5 minutes to 2.5 minutes
Average speed falls from 49 km/h to 30 km/h
Maximum queue length increases from 0.04 km to about 0.6 km
Increasing the volume of incoming traffic by 1.4 times
Average travel time during the restriction is 5.8 minutes
Packed with astronomical information, including moonrise and moonset times and lunar phases. An essential tool for stargazing and photography planning! “Vixen Original Astronomical Calendar 2027 Edition” goes on sale Friday, November 6
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株式会社ビクセン will release its “Vixen Original Astronomical Calendar 2027 Edition,” packed with astronomical information, on November 6, 2026.
A special opening will be held on November 14 and 15 at the Former Nakano Family Residence, an Important Cultural Property in Handa, Aichi Prefecture. The program, themed around Western-style decorations from the Meiji period, will include historical commentary, exhibits, and displays, hands-on activities and a fashion show by 桐華ファッション専門学校.
[Tokyo Autumn Show debuts] <AI Agent DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]> Exhibition promoting the use and adoption of the latest AI technology
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold the inaugural “AI Agent DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]” at Ariake GYM-EX from November 17 to 20. The event is a business-focused exhibition promoting the use and adoption of the latest AI technology, with more than 20 seminar sessions scheduled over 4 days.
All participating creators and the schedule revealed at once! “HandMade In Japan Fes’ Osaka” brings together 1,700 people from across Japan
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株式会社クリーマ will hold the inaugural “HandMade In Japan Fes’ Osaka” at Intex Osaka on December 12 and 13, 2026, with 1,700 creators exhibiting from across Japan. The exhibitor list, 6 performers in the Music & Play Area, and the schedule have been announced.
Facts
A total of 9 acts will appear
6 performing artist acts
About 35 types of authentic handmade creations
A selection of 40 handmade food vendors from across Japan
Advance ticket, 1-day pass: 800 yen
Original両日券：1,200円
Same-day ticket, 1-day pass: 1,000 yen
Original両日券：1,500円
By 310,000 creators currently
21 million original works
Total transaction value: about 15 billion yen
Capital: 541 million yen
Employees: 95
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーマ、Creema、DENIMS、猫は液体、吉本、BLU-SWING、P-VINERECORDS、りんご音楽祭、UNC、InFRAME、Creema SPRINGS、Creema GIFT CATALOG、FANTIST
Productivity improves by about 40%: President 山根社長 of ポテンシャライト shares key insights on using AI in recruitment referral services [November 11 event with networking session]
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ポーターズ株式会社 and 株式会社ポテンシャライト will hold an event on November 11, 2026, about improving productivity in recruitment services through AI. Kazuki Yamane, representative director of 株式会社ポテンシャライト, will speak and discuss, with case studies, the potential for AI adoption to improve productivity by about 40%.
Facts
Experience supporting around 350 HR companies cumulatively
Has achieved 1st place (out of 3,000 people)
A major overhaul that achieved 1.5 times the previous year's sales
KnowBe4 announces “Agent Risk Manager” to protect workforces where humans and AI collaborate
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KnowBe4 has announced “Agent Risk Manager,” a defense system designed to protect workforces where humans and AI agents collaborate. The product provides shadow AI detection, protection against threats such as prompt injection, and real-time coaching for employees. The company aims to launch it in the Japanese market in fiscal 2027.
Facts
Used by more than 70,000 companies worldwide
Backed by 16 years of experience
Identifies sensitive data across 25 categories
The company aims to launch in the Japanese market in fiscal 2027
Companies mentioned：KnowBe4、KnowBe4 Japan 合同会社、Microsoft、Anthropic、Google、OpenAI
[Partnering with STC Group, which has exported up to 2 million tons of rice annually] Green Carbon signs MOU for low-carbon rice and carbon credit business
アクティオ selected as naming rights partner for Shintokura Gymnasium; nickname to be “Chikuma AKTIO Arena”
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株式会社アクティオ announced that it has signed a naming rights agreement with Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, for Shintokura Gymnasium, which will be known as “Chikuma AKTIO Arena.” The facility is scheduled to serve as a handball venue at the National Sports Festival in 2028.
PUMA BASKETBALL INFORMATION: Fifth edition now available! Featuring the Stranger Things collaboration models launching in November
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プーマ ジャパン株式会社 has released the fifth edition of its basketball news newsletter, “PUMA BASKETBALL INFORMATION,” featuring the collaboration models “MB.06 Stranger Things” and “LaFrancé RNR Stranger Things” with the drama series Stranger Things, launching in November 2026.
Osaka Metro adopts HUE Lease Accounting, valuing its extensive features and implementation support for compliance with the new lease accounting standards
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Osaka Metro has adopted WAP’s “HUE Lease Accounting,” a solution for the new lease accounting standards, to support compliance with the new standards and establish a lease management platform.
Facts
Available from 30,000 yen per month
Has provided fixed asset and lease management systems for more than 15 years
Ahead of implementation from fiscal 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ、WAP、大阪市高速電気軌道株式会社、Osaka Metro
Developing an AI marketing platform that grows alongside practical work and proprietary data. PLAN-B Marketing Partners begins internal use of “AI MARKETING ENGINE KUK-AI”
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株式会社PLAN-Bマーケティングパートナーズ announced the development and launch of internal use of “AI MARKETING ENGINE KUK-AI,” an AI marketing platform that accumulates and uses proprietary data and practical expertise.
Get ready for Christmas with DIY! DCM DIY place’s November workshops: Make a Christmas-themed wooden charm or ornament, or a small tree
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ＤＣＭ株式会社, a group company of ＤＣＭホールディングス株式会社, will hold Christmas-themed workshops in November 2026 at “DCM DIY place” and “DIY倶楽部” locations nationwide. Activities include making wooden charms exclusively at the Ebisu store, as well as making bread boxes as a nationwide activity.
[Held Nov. 12 (Thu.)] About 60% of companies have adopted referral hiring, but results vary! What systems do successful companies have in common?
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株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 12, 2026, explaining the latest trends in referral hiring and the systems used by successful companies.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Supported referral hiring at more than 1,000 companies
Capacity: 50 people
Recruitment numbers up 300%
Cost per hire down 50%
Offer acceptance rate up 150%
Track record of supporting more than 850 companies
粧美堂株式会社 will begin advance sales in late October 2026 of “平成プリシリーズ,” lifestyle goods and cosmetics inspired by legendary photo sticker machines from フリュー株式会社. The general release is scheduled for early December.
Launch of a frozen trunk transportation service available from just 1 pallet, in addition to frozen storage
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X NETWORK株式会社, a subsidiary of 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社, has launched a frozen, long-haul transportation service that can be booked starting with 1 pallet, in addition to its frozen storage service. The service runs between Tokorozawa and Sendai, and a half-price campaign will be held in November 2026.
Receive a 'Rose Box' of 10 roses with your purchase | EXELCO DIAMOND/エクセルコ ダイヤモンド to hold a 'Christmas Fair' at all stores
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EXELCO DIAMOND will hold a 'Christmas Fair' at all 61 stores in Japan from November 7 to December 25, 2026, offering perks such as a Rose Box to customers who purchase engagement or wedding rings.
Facts
All 61 stores in Japan
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
More than 99% receive the world's highest rating
10 roses
All 11 are brought together
An additional 2,000 yen will be charged
Companies mentioned：EXELCO DIAMOND、エクセルコ ダイヤモンド、株式会社NEW ART、サリネ・テクノロジー社、東急百貨店吉祥寺店、株式会社NEW ART HOLDINGS
Sanrio characters in fluffy blue, covered in stars! Star-themed 'Sanrio Characters' prizes exclusive to Namco arrive
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will offer star-themed prizes featuring 'Sanrio Characters' exclusively at Namco amusement facilities across Japan starting November 13, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
4 types in total
5 types in total
13 cm
7.5 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社サンリオ、NAMCO、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
[Health Management] Nikko Kanko Bus introduces a lumbar support gear designed for seated posture for its drivers as part of its health management initiatives
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 announced that more than 30 units of 'bonbone Drive Gear,' a lumbar support gear for professional drivers co-developed with 京王電鉄バスグループ, have been introduced at ニッコー観光バス株式会社, part of 両備グループ.
Book 'How Small Companies Can Grow Strong: Personal Branding for Business Owners—When the President's Words Are in Order, the Organization Is in Order.' On sale November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
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株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター released on November 4, 2026, the book 'How Small Companies Can Grow Strong: Personal Branding for Business Owners—When the President's Words Are in Order, the Organization Is in Order,' written by Tsuyoshi Tateishi.
Enjoy winter pizza on your own or with friends for less! PIZZA-LA's 'Great Value Party Sets' offer savings of up to 1,500 yen!
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PIZZA-LA, the delivery pizza brand operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will offer its 'Great Value Party Sets' exclusively on its official website from November 4, 2026, to March 2, 2027. The lineup includes 4 sets offering savings of up to 1,500 yen, with new winter items and options for larger groups.
Nekonisu supports people aiming to go freelance! New radio show 'Dezasuku presents Nekonisu no Furidashi!' launches Friday, November 6
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The new radio show 'Dezasuku presents Nekonisu no Furidashi!', planned and produced by 株式会社オトバンク, will begin airing on ラジオ日本 on November 6, 2026. The show supports people aiming to work as freelancers and is hosted by comedy duo Nekonisu.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
In Nov. 2024
Formed as a duo in February 2012
In the short period of just 45 days, starting with no experience
Firmware Ver. 2.00 for the 'ニコン ZR' coming soon, advancing creative expression and workflows for a wide range of users, from high-end filmmakers to content creators
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株式会社ニコン plans to release firmware Ver. 2.00 for the full-frame sensor camera 'ニコン ZR' soon. It adds support for RED color science in H.265 recording and enhances operability and monitoring functions.
[Giving airport waste a new lease on life!] Popular accessory 'TEDLite,' upcycled from discarded aviation lights, returns as a limited-edition item this year—one-of-a-kind pieces carrying on Chubu Centrair International Airport's history and memories
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中部国際空港株式会社 will sell approximately 400 accessories called 'TEDLite,' upcycled from discarded aviation lights (taxiway lights), exclusively at 'Sora no Hi Airport Festa 2026 in Centrair,' which will be held on November 7, 2026.
Zenken pays a courtesy visit to the governor of India's Manipur state with government-affiliated agency NSDCI
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Zenken株式会社 paid a courtesy visit to Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 23, 2026, together with Indian government-affiliated agency NSDCI. Representatives of 5 Japanese care providers also joined the visit to exchange views on workforce development and systems for accepting workers.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
5 Japanese care providers
Fiscal 2040
Approximately 2.72 million people
FY2022
Approximately 570,000 people
July 2023
September 2026
Oct. 22, 2026
18 people
Nov. 1
May 2, 1975 (Showa 50)
July 14, 1978 (Showa 53)
439,950 thousand yen
June 30, 2026
Securities code: 7371
Companies mentioned：Zenken株式会社、NSDC International Limited、NSDCI、NSDC、インド国家技能開発公社
A plush toy of “Ultra Kasajizo” is now available at Nyanko Dai Shoten!
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ポノス株式会社 launched plush toys of the “Ultra Kasajizo” character from “The Battle Cats” (sizes S and M) on its own e-commerce site, “Nyanko Dai Shoten Online,” on November 4, 2026.
ソルフェリーノ will launch its new fragrance, “Lumière d’Automne Eau de Parfum 11,” inspired by the scent of roasted chestnuts, on November 4, 2026, and will hold a commemorative event at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
The 11th fragrance in the collection
70mL ¥29,040 (tax included)
125mL ¥47,080 (tax included)
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)–November 17 (Tuesday)
株式会社ロイズコンフェクト began selling “Royce’ Variety Box (with Puku Chocolate Stickers),” an assortment of chocolates with original stickers, on November 4, 2026.
The first collaboration model from “atmos pink” and “ROCKFISH WEATHERWEAR” is here
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“atmos pink” and “ROCKFISH WEATHERWEAR” have released their first collaboration model, “ROCKFISH WEATHERWEAR X ATMOS PINK BRYN VELCRO SNEAKERS V2.” Priced at ¥19,800, preorders are scheduled to open on November 11, 2026.
About 86% of hairdressers and barbers said they want to introduce it※1! Toppiece® “At FIT” has surpassed 14,000 units※4 in cumulative sales in about 4 months since launch. 2 playful new colors go on sale Monday, November 2
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株式会社アデランス launched 2 new colors of its “At FIT” toppiece from “フォンテーヌプロフェッショナル,” a wig brand sold exclusively through hair salons, on November 2.
ReFa recovery wear “ReFa VITALWEAR” to hold a limited-time POP UP store at 髙島屋大阪店
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A limited-time POP UP store for “ReFa VITALWEAR” recovery wear, offered by the beauty brand ReFa from 株式会社MTG, will open at 髙島屋大阪店 starting November 11, 2026.
ゼッテリア, operated by 株式会社バーガー・ワン, will hold its “Salted Caramel & Whole Pudding Fair” for a limited time starting November 11, selling items including its featured “Whole Pudding Salted Caramel Shake,” topped with a whole pudding.
Joins the co-creation platform “Travel and Learning Council”
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス has joined the co-creation platform “Travel and Learning Council,” contributing to the development of globally minded talent by combining its expertise in themed travel with an academic approach.
株式会社mov announced a ranking of popular restaurants among inbound visitors, covering sushi restaurants in Ginza and Tsukiji, using 訪日ラボ and 口コミコム, and selected “東京寿司 ITAMAE SUSHI 新橋店” as the No. 1 restaurant.
[Loft] “2027 New Year and Greeting Cards” collection features warm zodiac goods and small gifts
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株式会社ロフト is offering New Year and greeting card items themed around the zodiac sign for 2027, the Sheep, at stores nationwide. The wide selection includes stickers and postcards for sending New Year’s greetings, ceramic ornaments, small gift envelopes, stationery and tableware.
ネクスウェイ launches new 「トッツゴー」 service using AI to reduce purchasing-entry work by up to 80% for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers
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ネクスウェイ will launch its “Cloud Delivery Slip Receipt and Line-Item Matching Service” for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers on Nov. 4, 2026, aiming to reduce purchasing-entry work by up to 80% through the use of AI.
Godzillas from the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras come together! “Shaky! Bubble Head Doll Godzilla,” palm-sized bobblehead dolls, will go on sale at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late November 2026
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ベネリック株式会社 will release “Shaky! Bubble Head Doll Godzilla,” a lineup of bobblehead dolls featuring Godzillas from the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras, at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late November 2026.
Facts
Original1回500円・税込
5 types in total
9.61 million attendees
More than 30 films have been produced in Japan alone
The series has drawn more than 100 million attendees in total
[界 奥飛騨] to hold its first “Ice Formation Bus Tour,” visiting 2 major frozen sights in the Okuhida Onsen-go hot spring area, where ice formations reach approximately 15 m in height
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星野リゾート’s 界 奥飛騨 will hold an “Ice Formation Bus Tour” visiting 2 major frozen sights in the Okuhida Onsen-go hot spring area from Jan. 11 to Feb. 28, 2027.
New fall and winter items from “Convenience Wear” are here! “Campus Notebook” gets a makeover after surpassing 9 million copies sold, alongside the fleece blouson worn by models at Famifes and more, for a total of 20 items
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株式会社ファミリーマート has revamped its “Convenience Wear” stationery line, co-developed with コクヨ株式会社, and will release it at approximately 16,500 stores nationwide from Nov. 6, 2026. It will also offer 20 fall and winter fashion items worn by models at Famifes 2026 for a limited time.
[THEフィッシング] Master angler showcases an array of incredible techniques: fishing for filefish off the coast of Morozaki in Ise Bay / airs Saturday, Nov. 7
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Yukinori Miyazawa will demonstrate filefish fishing off the coast of Morozaki in Ise Bay on “THE Fishing,” a fishing program produced by TV Osaka. The program airs on Nov. 7, 2026.
[Nov. 4 is “Ii Oshi Day”] JOYSOUND releases “Oshi-katsu Real 2026: Anime and Games” — which works, characters and voice actors are fans supporting most right now?
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株式会社エクシング published “Oshi-katsu Real 2026: Anime and Games” and a “Everyone’s Favorite Anime Songs” feature page on Nov. 4, based on survey responses from 1,414 JOYSOUND users.
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] From gemstone jewelry to traditional European embroidery! Handmade event offers a chance to experience the appeal of handcrafted goods
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An exhibition and sale of handmade works, including gemstone jewelry and traditional European embroidery, along with workshops, will be held at Souq Park on the 10th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Nov. 11 to 17.
[阪急うめだ本店] “Christmas Market 2026” opens on Wednesday, Nov. 18
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“Christmas Market 2026” will be held on the 9th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 18 to Dec. 25, 2026. Along with limited-edition food, sweets and Christmas goods, the event will feature a music and light show around a mirror-ball tree approximately 8 m tall.
Special collaboration socks “SOKUKARU” by Oggi, AKAISHI and popular stylist Sayaka Kawakami set to launch on Nov. 28!
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Collaboration socks “SOKUKARU” by fashion magazine Oggi, comfort shoe manufacturer AKAISHI and stylist Sayaka Kawakami will go on sale on Nov. 28. They are priced at 4,950 yen, tax included.
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, wins at the World Luxury Awards 2026 for the 2nd consecutive year!
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HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, won 2 awards in the hotel category and 3 in the restaurant category at the “World Luxury Awards 2026,” for a total of 5 awards. The hotel has now received this honor for the 2nd consecutive year since opening in 2023.
Facts
World Luxury Awards 2026
2 straight years
5 awards in total
Since opening in 2023
2 in the hotel category
3 in the restaurant category
More than 300,000 guests
Established in 2006
538 guest rooms in total
Seating capacity: 132
Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel、JAM17 DINING
株式会社フェリシモ’s handmade kit brand “Couturier［クチュリエ］” is holding the online event “Knitting Festa 2026” for approximately 100 days, from Nov. 3, 2026, to Feb. 10, 2027. During the event, it is running a hashtag campaign on its official Instagram account, with 3 winners selected by lottery to receive prizes. The event also offers free knitting patterns and YouTube broadcasts, among other content.
A seminar titled “LBO Finance Fundamentals and Contract Practice in Light of Recent Market Trends,” featuring attorney and partner Yusuke Suehiro of 森・濱田松本法律事務所外国法共同事業, will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所(SSK) will hold a seminar on December 3, 2026, featuring Yusuke Suehiro of 森・濱田松本法律事務所 as the speaker. The seminar will cover “LBO Finance Fundamentals and Contract Practice in Light of Recent Market Trends.”
Blasts away even fine dust. Launch of a turbo jet blower with a maximum wind speed of 55m/s
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the rechargeable jet blower “200-CDADE008,” with a maximum wind speed of 55m/s. It features 10-level airflow adjustment, 3 types of nozzles, and USB Type-C charging, and is priced at 18,000 yen (before tax).
パナソニック コネクト to exhibit at Inter BEE 2026 ～Showcasing AI-powered smart broadcasting proposals and a lineup of products that expand video expression and improve operational efficiency～
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パナソニック コネクト will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in November 2026, and present AI-powered smart broadcasting, operational efficiency solutions, and new products.
JAF has published its “Requests Concerning FY2027 Automotive Tax Reform,” calling for a simpler tax system and a reduced burden from the perspective of automobile users.
Comes with a Chiikawa anime planner and shaker stickers! Reservations open for the December issue of Kirapichi, packed with elementary schoolers’ “cutest picks right now”
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began accepting advance orders for the December issue of the children’s magazine Kirapichi on November 4, 2026. The bonus items include a planner featuring the anime “Chiikawa” and a set of shaker stickers.
Facts
Special price: 1,518 yen (tax included)
Release date: November 13, 2026
2027 planner
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
倉敷市 will hold “The Charm of Kurashiki ∞ ～A Journey to Experience Kurashiki’s Handcrafts～” at KITTE大阪 on November 14, 2026, featuring 7 hands-on events, including Kojima jeans and tatami edging.
ONESTRUCTION begins offering its construction-focused AI model “Ishigaki-AEC” via API to companies applying for GENIAC-PRIZE
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ONESTRUCTION株式会社 has begun offering API access to “Ishigaki-AEC,” an AI model specialized in the construction domain, to companies applying for GENIAC-PRIZE. The model is built on Sakura Internet’s GPU cloud “Kakabiryoku VRT.”
TOILET SEARCH × Tamanoi Vinegar launches a sponsored promotion at the Nagareyama Bread Festival, which drew more than 60,000 visitors! Distributed 2,208 drinks over 2 days
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株式会社TOILET SEARCH held a free prize draw at “Nagareyama Bread Festival 2026,” sponsored by Tamanoi Vinegar, distributing 2,208 drinks over 2 days.
Facts
More than 60,000 visitors
Distributed 2,208 drinks
The iOS app has been downloaded 536 times
A total of 2,400 bottles were provided
92% of the supplied quantity was delivered to visitors
All 50 bread vouchers worth 1,000 yen each were also distributed
Domestic AI “CodeSense,” which carries conversations forward for each project, set for release; beta users sought
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株式会社ナレッジセンス has announced the planned release of “CodeSense,” a domestic AI tool that supports the investigation and modification of internal code, and has begun recruiting beta users.
ONESTRUCTION releases “Construction AI Leaderboard,” comparing generative AI models’ capabilities in construction work
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ONESTRUCTION株式会社 has released the “Construction AI Leaderboard,” which compares generative AI models’ capabilities in construction work. In evaluations as of October 2026, Claude Opus 5.5 and Gemini 4 Argon ranked among the top overall, with results showing that strengths and weaknesses varied by category.
【TAC, a school for professional qualifications】Online seminar “Those Who Start Now Will Win! Establish a Study Method That Suits You by Starting Before Year-End: Short-Term Pass Strategy for the Certified Public Accountant Exam” to be held Monday, November 16
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on short-term strategies for passing the certified public accountant exam on November 16, 2026.
[Exhibiting at Chubu Lifeguard TEC2026] Turning strong disaster preparedness awareness into concrete action: In anticipation of a Nankai Trough earthquake, Miho Kogyo to display full-scale seismic shelters for homes and pets in Nagoya
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ミホ工業株式会社 will exhibit at Chubu Lifeguard TEC2026, held at Port Messe Nagoya on November 19 and 20, 2026, displaying full-scale versions of its “Anzen Box” seismic shelter for homes and its seismic shelter for pets. It will also introduce “Shellsta” for factories and warehouses in informational materials.
Facts
November 19 (Thu.) and 20 (Fri.), 2026
Maximum load capacity: 34t
Impact equivalent to 10t
25t load
87.8% are aware that “a major disaster, such as a Nankai Trough earthquake, could occur”
77.8% are aware of the importance of “protecting their own lives and those of their families themselves”
89.3% are taking some form of disaster-preparedness measures
95.5% are concerned about major disasters such as a Nankai Trough earthquake
Baseconnect株式会社 announced that 近畿産業信用組合 has adopted the corporate screening AI agent “Riskdog” and will begin monitoring business partners in November 2026.
Facts
Use to begin in November 2026
Corporate information on 5.4 million companies
150 million risk data points
More than 4,000 news outlets every day
Since its launch in January 2025
Capital contributions: 24.1 billion yen (as of the end of March 2026)
Deposits: 1.7015 trillion yen (as of the end of March 2026)
Loans outstanding: 1.2818 trillion yen (as of the end of March 2026)
Number of branches: 29 (as of the end of September 2026)
Growth DX opens sponsorship applications for “BtoB Growth EXPO for Sales,” a conference focused on sales, scheduled for January 20, 2027; 300 sales executives from mid-sized and large companies expected to attend
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株式会社Growth DX has opened sponsorship applications for “BtoB Growth EXPO for Sales,” a conference focused on sales, to be held on January 20, 2027. 300 sales executives from mid-sized and large companies are expected to attend, with sponsorships starting at ¥500,000.
Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd. is offering a ¥22,000 coupon to the first 50 customers as part of the launch event for its “Headwolf F9” tablet. It features an 8.8-inch 2.5K 90Hz display, Android 16 and a UNISOC T7300 processor.
Facts
22000 yen
First 50 customers
8.8 inches
2.5K
90Hz
4G
Android16
1600×2560
344PPI
400cd/m²
85% color gamut
Contrast ratio 1200:1
Nano SIM×2
Bluetooth 5.2
UNISOC T7300
2.2GHz
2.0GHz
4GB memory
20GB expansion
128GB storage
Up to 2TB
7200mAh
Approx. 6 to 8 hours
Approx. 12 hours
Approx. 650 hours
Lightweight 325g
7.9mm thin
208.64×129.56×7.9mm
8Ω1W
Originalフロント500万画素
Originalリア1300万画素
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、楽天市場、Google Play、Headwolf
[TAC Qualification School] “40-Minute CPA Night Seminar,” Nov. 10 (Tue.) at 20:00 — Free Online Seminar
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TAC株式会社 will hold the free online seminar “40-Minute CPA Night Seminar” for certified public accountant exam candidates from 20:00 to 20:40 on November 10, 2026.