“See the market as it really is, beyond the numbers”: 2-day on-site real estate inspection tour of Abu Dhabi and Dubai
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Saki Miyawaki, in partnership with APEX CAPITAL REAL ESTATE L.L.C., held a tour to inspect the real estate markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. The tour visited local developers including EMAAR, Marquis Developers, Ellington, Aldar, Eagle Hills, and MODON, providing information to support investment decisions.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
More than 270 people
65,000 copies
More than 180,000 people
Companies mentioned：UNI GROUP FZCO、APEX CAPITAL REAL ESTATE L.L.C.、EMAAR、Marquis Developers、Ellington、Aldar、Eagle Hills、MODON、KADOKAWA
株式会社西松屋チェーン will hold its “Winter Big Appreciation Sale” at stores nationwide starting Nov. 5, selling cold-weather clothing for maternity, children, and more.
From dr365, supervised by skin experts: “V.C. Repair Night Serum,” dr365’s highest-concentration*1 pore-care vitamin serum, formulated backward from a poreless-looking complexion during the day
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株式会社dr365 will launch “V.C. Repair Night Serum,” its highest-concentration pore-care vitamin serum focused on nighttime skin conditions, on Nov. 25, 2026, under its skincare brand dr365, supervised by skin experts.
From “measuring odors” to “making decisions on the spot”: レボーン adds an on-device display feature for AI evaluation and assessment results to its mobile olfactory AI device Obre®（Obre）, and begins offering it.
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株式会社レボーン has added a new feature to its mobile olfactory AI device Obre® that displays AI evaluation and assessment results on the device’s screen, and has begun offering it. This allows users to make decisions at the measurement site without opening a PC or cloud-based screen.
The DMM Scratch lottery for the TV anime 『カナン様はあくまでチョロい』 goes on sale for a limited time starting Friday, Nov. 6!
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株式会社デジタル・フロンティア, a subsidiary of 円谷フィールズホールディングス, will begin selling prizes for the TV anime 『カナン様はあくまでチョロい』 through DMM.com’s online lottery service “DMM Scratch” starting Nov. 6, 2026.
Chotaro Yanase, founder of Yanase Holdings, inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame
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Chotaro Yanase, founder of Yanase Holdings, was inducted into the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame in 2026 for his contributions to Japan’s automotive industry.
Facts
The 2026 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame
1879 (Meiji 12)
The number of registered vehicles nationwide was only about 1,000
Original【たびらいレンタカー20周年記念・第5弾】BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2026 最大59%OFF！！たびらい本気の20日間！
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株式会社パム will hold “BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2026” starting Nov. 10, 2026, as the fifth installment of its 20th anniversary event for the たびらいレンタカー booking site. Special plans with discounts of up to 59% OFF will be available for 20 days only, with prices including collision damage waiver coverage to encourage bookings for year-end and New Year holidays and winter trips.
Opened on the launch date of the new tax-free system: “PIE VAT Station” tax-free counter at “アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲”
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株式会社Pie Systems Japan has opened the digital tax-free counter “PIE VAT Station” at “アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲,” operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント, to coincide with the launch of the new tax-free system on Nov. 1, 2026. This is the 31st facility in Japan and supports the transition to a refund system and provides assistance to visitors to Japan.
Facts
Starts Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
The 31st “PIE VAT Station” in Japan
Tax-free app “PIE VAT” for visitors to Japan, with more than 3 million users（※2）
With 5 years of operating experience, the longest in Japan
Visitors from more than 180 countries and regions
Refunds supported in 135 currencies
Companies mentioned：Pie Systems Inc.、株式会社Pie Systems Japan、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社
Global DJ and producer Sam Feldt and FEELCYCLE collaborate again!
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株式会社FEEL CONNECTION is collaborating again with global DJ Sam Feldt and will launch the special program “BB2 SAM FELDT” at all FEELCYCLE locations starting November 21, 2026.
Facts
August 30, 2026 (Sun.)
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
13 tracks in total
Nov. 6 (Fri.)
Nov. 21 (Sat.)
More than 600 million streams
Total streams exceed 7 billion
More than 100 live performances a year
Original1レッスン45分
Established: October 3, 2016
Companies mentioned：株式会社FEEL CONNECTION、FEELCYCLE、Heartfeldt Records、Heartfeldt Publishing、Heartfeldt Radio、Heartfeldt Events、Heartfeldt Foundation
Former Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Minoru Saito appointed adviser to 株式会社find
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株式会社find announced that former Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Minoru Saito was appointed adviser effective November 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
More than 4.85 million lost items were reported in Tokyo last year
Only a little over 1.33 million items were returned to their owners
NIPLUX undergoes a rebranding, adopting the new brand message “Beyond relaxation” and offering ongoing support for modern people's well-being.
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株式会社日創プラス announced that its brand NIPLUX has undergone a rebranding, adopting the new message “Beyond relaxation” and evolving into a self-care partner.
スペースリー celebrates its 10th anniversary! Leveraging accumulated spatial data to advance physical AI. Building an AI agent business on a spatial data platform chosen by major real estate and housing companies, and moving toward a “spatial intelligence data utilization platform”
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株式会社スペースリー marked the 10th anniversary of its service launch on November 2, 2026, and announced plans to develop its AI agent business and evolve into a “spatial intelligence data utilization platform.” With a market share of more than 50% among major rental property management companies, and drawing on its partnership with 大和ハウスグループ and its Good Design Award, it will roll out business-support AI with demonstration partners from 2027 onward.
Facts
10th anniversary of the service launch
More than 50% adoption share among major rental property management companies
More than 15,000 business users
50% of the top 100 companies by number of properties managed
45% of the Top 20 sales brokerage firms
40% of the Top 20 major property resale companies
50% of the Top 20 major housing companies
Capital and business alliance with 大和ハウスグループ in April 2024
[The state of festivals today] The question of “What are we celebrating?” Only 30% know a festival's origins, yet 70% say “there is value in continuing”
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A survey by ニッポンモンダイ on participation in local festivals found that only 36% knew the origins of the festivals, while 70% said “there is value in continuing them.”
Facts
Survey of 300 men and women
Only 36% know the origins or meaning
Participating by carrying a mikoshi or dancing... 77.4%... know well
Squadbase株式会社, provider of the AI data agent “Squadbase,” appoints former SBI証券 Executive Managing Director Hiroto Motohata as senior adviser
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Squadbase株式会社, provider of the AI data agent platform “Squadbase,” announced that former SBI証券 Executive Managing Director Hiroto Motohata was appointed senior adviser effective October 27, 2026.
[New product] Launch of the giant capsule machine “Megapon” series! The new “Megapon Jr.” joins the lineup, offering an attraction tool for trade shows, commercial facilities and events!
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株式会社インターコスモス began offering the compact “Megapon Jr.” in July 2026 and is marketing it alongside “Megapon” as an attraction tool for trade shows, commercial facilities and events.
Facts
Available since July 2026
Giant capsules with a diameter of 160 mm
Large capsule machine with an overall height of 2.35 m
三谷産業 makes full-scale entry into pickleball promotion
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三谷産業 is making a full-scale entry into pickleball promotion, advancing equipment development, the opening of dedicated courts, the establishment of a team, community outreach and expansion into Vietnam. 秋山太郎 will join the company in November 2026 and help establish a dedicated department.
Facts
Japan has approximately 330,000 pickleball players
Approximately 11.89 million people are potential participants interested in the sport
There are currently only 6 organizations in the three Hokuriku prefectures
三谷産業 was founded in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in 1928
In 1964, our company opened “Kanazawa Bowling Center,” the first bowling alley on the Sea of Japan coast
Later, in 1973, the head office was relocated to the former site of the bowling alley
In July 2026, Mirai Kasei will collaborate with ビーズ株式会社 (headquartered in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture; brand name: TOCO).
We are pleased to announce that Taro Akiyama joined Mitani Sangyo on Nov. 1, 2026.
Started playing pickleball in 2021.
Won the men’s singles, 50 and over, at the 2024 Tsukuba tournament.
His highest domestic ranking in men’s singles, 50 and over, was 2nd (February 2026).
His latest ranking was 9th (October 2026).
The 1st Japan-Vietnam Pickleball Tournament, to be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Nov. 15, 2026.
Founded in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, 98 years ago.
A diversified trading company founded in Vietnam 32 years ago.
Fiscal year ended March 2026: consolidated net sales of ¥117,531 million.
3,569 consolidated employees.
Mirai Kasei, established in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, in 1998.
Since November 2009, as one of the companies in the chemicals-related business segment of the Mitani Sangyo Group.
[A.T. Kearney] New book, “Industry-Specific Management Agendas 2027,” on sale November 4
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A.T. カーニー株式会社 released its latest book, “A.T. Kearney: Industry-Specific Management Agendas 2027,” on Nov. 4, 2026. The 4th installment in the series addresses 20 industries and management agendas in response to changes in the business environment, including geopolitical risks and advances in AI.
Facts
November 4, 2026
20 industry and management agendas
4th installment
3 parts
¥2,640 (tax included)
424 pages
For 100 years
More than 3/4
More than 40 countries
1972
Companies mentioned：A.T. カーニー株式会社、日本経済新聞出版、日経BP、Kearney、Fortune Global 500
playknot appoints attorney Tomoki Hara of tAiL.法律事務所 as its legal adviser
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株式会社playknot announced that it had appointed attorney Tomoki Hara of tAiL.法律事務所 as its legal adviser, effective Oct. 1, 2026. It will also hold an online webinar on copyright and portrait rights related to generative AI on Nov. 5, 2026.
Make this winter with your beloved dog special and elegant. The “chérircouture（シェリールクチュール）” winter collection features large bows and delicate lace.
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株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ will release the 2026 winter collection from its pet goods brand “chérircouture（シェリールクチュール）.” The collection includes 4 items for Christmas and the year-end and New Year holidays, priced from ¥3,990 to ¥14,000.
[Yutori no Kukan] Official app celebrates its 1st anniversary! New features “Visit Points” and “Follow Store” connect physical stores and e-commerce
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株式会社ゆとりの空間 is marking the 1st anniversary of the release of its official “Yutori no Kukan” app with a campaign starting Nov. 1, 2026, and has added “Visit Points” and “Follow Store,” new features connecting physical stores and e-commerce.
Facts
<¥1,000 off coupon>
<1,000 points>
<100 points>
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゆとりの空間、share with Kurihara harumi
“Kuroko’s Basketball Street Rivals” celebrates its 3rd anniversary! Get LAST GAME and “Generation of Miracles” players for free! “3rd Anniversary” event underway!
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株式会社ファイブクロス announced that it will hold “LAST GAME: Gathering of Miracles” and a “3rd Anniversary Event” simultaneously to mark the 3rd anniversary of “Kuroko’s Basketball Street Rivals,” its 3D basketball game based on the anime “Kuroko’s Basketball,” on Nov. 4, 2026.
<THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Special in-person lecture by Jun Mizutani at ACROS Fukuoka on Saturday, Nov. 7
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold “THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka” at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026, featuring a special lecture by Jun Mizutani exclusively for attendees.
<THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Special in-person lecture by 株式会社西京銀行 at ACROS Fukuoka on Saturday, Nov. 7
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン announced that 株式会社西京銀行 will give a special lecture exclusively for attendees at “THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” to be held at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026.
<THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Special in-person lecture by Tetsu Emori at ACROS Fukuoka on Saturday, Nov. 7
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold “THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka” at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026, featuring a special lecture by Tetsu Emori exclusively for attendees.
＜THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka＞ Nov. 7 (Sat.): Special on-site-only lecture by Yuji Takeshita at ACROS Fukuoka
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a special on-site-only lecture by Yuji Takeshita at “THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026.
Otaku announce the results of “Favorite of the Year 2026”! Who made the rankings...?
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株式会社Oshicoco announced the voting results of “Favorite of the Year 2026,” conducted among its 89,000 social media followers. Maomao took first place in the 2D character category, M!LK ranked first in the 3D idol category, and Chiikawa took first place in the fancy character category. In the next-breakout category, “KEY TO LIT” and “B&ZAI,” both affiliated with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, ranked among the top entries.
Facts
89,000 fans who follow the “Oshicoco” fan activities support media account on Instagram
Original投票期間：2026年10月6日～10月16日
Today, in conjunction with Nov. 4, “Good Day for Supporting Your Favorite”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Oshicoco、STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
Spotify to mark the 5th anniversary of the launch of its J-Hip Hop playlist “+81 Connect” with an event at THE TUNNEL in Harajuku on Nov. 12 (Thu)!
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Spotify will hold an event at THE TUNNEL in Harajuku on Nov. 12, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of the launch of its J-Hip Hop playlist “+81 Connect.” Admission is free and limited to Premium members. A data story covering the past 5 years also revealed that monthly listeners increased 2.3 times.
Facts
Used by more than 788 million users worldwide
An anniversary event will be held at THE HALL in Harajuku on Nov. 12, 2026
Featuring more than 2,000 artists
Monthly listeners grew 2.3 times (up 126%), from 41.21 million to 93.04 million
Monthly listeners increased from 41.21 million
to 93.04 million
Currently, overseas streams account for about 20% of all J-Hip Hop streams
Originalトップチャート入りしたJ-Hip Hop楽曲は5年で3倍超に
From 33 tracks for the full year in 2021
The total reached 104 tracks by September 2026
The combined follower count of female J-Hip Hop artists grew 3.9 times over 5 years
Surpassing that of male artists (2.9 times)
Originalプレイリストのフォロワー数はローンチ時から約2倍に増加し
A total of 2,007 artists have been featured on the playlist to date
The playlist has featured 6,331 tracks
It is currently listened to by followers in 123 countries and regions
New from the “Salon Sense” series: The Ion Balance Curling Dryer, equipped with a BLDC motor for powerful drying, helps achieve moisturized, glossy hair with the benefits of Ion Balance Technology
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小泉成器株式会社 has announced the launch of the Ion Balance Curling Dryer (KHC-5920/C), a hair dryer equipped with a BLDC motor and Ion Balance Technology.
Facts
Powerful 1,000 W
High-speed rotation of up to approximately 100,000 rpm
【Bronco Billy】 Savor the rich flavor and toasted aroma of seasonal vegetables in the new “Winter Bronco Buffet,” available from Nov. 13 (Fri)!
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株式会社ブロンコビリー will begin serving its winter-limited Bronco Buffet, featuring seasonal vegetables such as komatsuna and bok choy, at all 148 Bronco Billy steakhouse locations from Nov. 13, 2026.
Bringing smiles and hope to children battling illness. Dstyle group. sponsors the charity event “Santa Parade Tokyo and Osaka 2026” again this year
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株式会社Dstyleホールディングス will sponsor the charity event “Santa Parade Tokyo and Osaka 2026,” taking place in November and December 2026, and its young employee group “Miraijuku” will host a booth.
“Jailhouse Lemon Sour,” a pitch-black salted lemon sour base, goes on presale at Makuake. A strikingly black appearance, with a crisp and refreshing taste in a new kind of liqueur
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株式会社イズミセ, a group company of 株式会社リカーマウンテン, will begin preselling its pitch-black salted lemon sour base, “Jailhouse Lemon Sour,” on Makuake from Nov. 4, 2026. Made by Abashiri Beer, this liqueur has an alcohol content of 25% and comes in a 500 ml bottle. Enjoy it mixed with soda water.
Facts
Original2026年11月4日(水)12:00より開始
Operates more than 50 online liquor stores
Alcohol content: 25%
The ideal ratio: 1 part product to 3 parts soda water
System Five to hold a video production equipment consultation event with DJI × E-IMAGE × キヤノン on Dec. 4
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株式会社システムファイブ will hold a video production equipment consultation event on Dec. 4, 2026, at the PROGEAR Hanzomon showroom in Tokyo, proposing video production solutions using products from DJI, E-IMAGE and キヤノン.
New trend in special-occasion spending: “oshi-katsu outfits” meet a new occasion-wear demand, with over 80% calling them “outfits for special days”
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A press release summarizing the results of a survey on fashion for oshi-katsu conducted by 株式会社オンワードホールディングス. Many respondents viewed outfits for oshi-katsu events as “outfits for special days,” and their willingness to spend on them also tended to exceed that for occasion wear.
Facts
321 men and women nationwide, ages 20–59
86.9% said “oshi-katsu is a special day for me”
85.7% viewed outfits exclusively for oshi-katsu as “special clothes for that day only”
Spending on oshi-katsu outfits reached approximately 2 times that on occasion wear
“To lift my own spirits” was the top answer at 62.3%
“Accessories and small items” was the top answer at 60.1%
A total of 84.7% intended to maintain or increase their current spending
“Oshi-katsu outfits and items” accounted for 37.5%
New apparel goods from the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE go on sale in the TOKYO MADNESS CLUB series!
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株式会社ClaN Entertainment announced the release of new apparel goods from the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE as part of the TOKYO MADNESS CLUB series. The collaboration with creator Yuki Hanafusa is scheduled to go on sale at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
Scheduled for Nov. 6, 2026 (Friday)
¥6,600 (tax included)
9,900 yen (tax included)
2,750 yen (tax included)
Approximately 2 billion yen (including capital surplus)
“What They Don’t Teach You About Food at the Hospital,” a seminar on health information myths and facts, to be held at Yua Hall Nishitaga on Nov. 13
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株式会社ベルコ’s Sendai branch will hold a health seminar, “What They Don’t Teach You About Food at the Hospital,” at Yua Hall Nishitaga on Nov. 13, 2026. The seminar will explain accurate information about cholesterol, eggs and milk. An end-of-life planning consultation and Bell Cafe will also be held at the same time.
The National Theatre Live trailer for Molière’s The Misanthrope, opening Nov. 27 (Friday), is ready. Enjoy the trailer, featuring Sandra Oh as a novelist whose misanthropy is on full display.
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The theatrical trailer for NTLive’s The Misanthrope is ready, with the film opening on Nov. 27. Sandra Oh stars.
TV anime Ranma 1/2 Ice Cream Cafe at 洒落CAFE: Original goods featuring newly illustrated and newly drawn mini characters, plus collaboration menu items!
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Anique株式会社 announced a collaboration cafe and merchandise based on the TV anime Ranma 1/2. The offerings include collaboration menu items using newly illustrated artwork and original goods, and will be available at 洒落CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi.
Put your name on a lift at Daikura Ski Resort. “Lift seat naming rights” available in 30 slots on a first-come, first-served basis
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Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort in Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, has begun selling lift seat naming rights in 30 slots on a first-come, first-served basis through 株式会社あるやうむ’s NFT platform TOKKEN. Priced at 50,000 yen, the offer includes displaying a sticker bearing an individual’s or company’s name for 3 seasons.
十周年 Commemorative Special Performance: Live streaming of the stage production Touken Ranbu: Yoden – Tsuki to Taiyou to Hosh々 yo confirmed on DMM TV!
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合同会社DMM.com announced that the November and December 2026 performances of the stage production Touken Ranbu: Yoden will be streamed live on DMM TV. Advance sales have begun, and catch-up streaming will also be available.
アニヴェルセルカフェ 表参道 to host “ANNIVERSAIRE HOLIDAY 2026-2027,” a celebration from Christmas through New Year!
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アニヴェルセル株式会社 will hold “ANNIVERSAIRE HOLIDAY 2026-2027” at アニヴェルセルカフェ 表参道 from November 18, 2026, to January 14, 2027, offering a variety of limited-time Christmas and New Year menus and illuminations.
【ZEROTOKYO November EVENT Information】Legendary big party “GIGA” arrives! “GOLD DISC” to hold its first DAY & NIGHT event!
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Event platform ZEROTOKYO, operated by 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント, has published its November 2026 event schedule, featuring information on numerous parties including GIGA and GOLD DISC, performers, and admission prices.
【Winter Limited-Time】The hugely popular “mala tang” makes its first appearance at ジャンカラ! “Winter Treats Gourmet Fair” begins Wednesday, November 11!
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Karaoke chain ジャンカラ, operated by 株式会社TOAI, will hold its winter-only “Winter Treats Gourmet Fair” starting November 11, 2026, selling mala tang, chocolate sweets, cheese dishes, and potatoes in a new flavor, among other items.
Facts
Operating 213 locations nationwide
Mala tang (spicy soup) 990 yen (tax included)
Choco churro bites (chocolate ice cream) 690 yen (tax included)
Addictive chocolate popcorn 390 yen (tax included)
Maple chocolate mochi 490 yen (tax included)
Rich Belgian chocolate macarons 590 yen (tax included)
The Genshin Impact Version 7.2 update goes live today, November 4. New 5-star character “Mitya” (CV: Yusuke Kobayashi) and new 4-star character “Valerie” (CV: Makoto Furukawa) arrive! In the new Archon Quest, join the seven nations in confronting the threat of world destruction!
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HoYoverse released the Version 7.2 update for Genshin Impact on November 4, adding new characters “Mitya” and “Valerie,” the new region “Snezhnaya,” and Acts 5 and 6 of Chapter 7 of the Archon Quest.
Webinar “The Year-End Sales Season Is Still Within Reach! E-Commerce Points to Revisit Now to Boost Sales” to be held on November 19, 2026!
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HATME株式会社, a subsidiary of マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社, will co-host a webinar with Mattrz株式会社 and 株式会社GoQSystem on November 19, 2026, about growing e-commerce sales during the year-end shopping season.
WACUL publishes marketing support case study for MNTSQ株式会社: approximately 17-fold increase in conversions and approximately 64% improvement in CPA, with end-to-end support from site renewal to advertising and SEO
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株式会社WACUL has published a marketing support case study for MNTSQ株式会社. Providing end-to-end support from site renewal to ad management and SEO, it achieved approximately 17 times as many conversions and an approximately 64% improvement in CPA.
【Feature: Men of the Underworld】To mark the TV premiere of “The Alto Knights,” a crime drama starring Robert De Niro in a dual role, a special mafia movie lineup will air on ムービープラス on Saturday, November 14!
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ディスカバリー・ジャパン, operator of ムービープラス, will air a special lineup of mafia films on November 14 to mark the TV premiere of “The Alto Knights,” a crime drama starring Robert De Niro.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14
Entering its 37th year on air this year
Approximately 7 million customer households
Companies mentioned：ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社、ムービープラス、Dark Castle Holdings, LLC、Paramount Pictures、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Domain Pictures, LLC、Skydance、J:COM、スカパー！、Paramount、HBO、HBO Max、Paramount+、Pluto TV、CBS、CNN、CBS Sports、TNT Sports、Nickelodeon、Cartoon Network、MTV、Food Network、BET、HGTV、Comedy Central
中部電力パワーグリッド reaches 10 million smart meter installations in collaboration with オラクル
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中部電力パワーグリッド, in collaboration with 日本オラクル株式会社, has reached 10 million smart meter installations as part of its advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) initiative. By upgrading to the latest version of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management (MDM), 中部電力パワーグリッド has improved scalability and operational stability and established an infrastructure for next-generation power grid operations, including the use of distributed energy resources (DER).
Facts
10 million smart meters
November 4, 2026
Meter-reading data collected at 15-minute intervals
Since the smart meter control and management system launched in 2013
CHARGESPOT launches at Miyazaki Airport, Miyazaki’s gateway to the skies
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株式会社INFORICH installed its mobile battery sharing service CHARGESPOT inside Miyazaki Airport for the first time on October 31, 2026, and began service.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
More than 24,000 operations workers nationwide
Approximately 80% of batteries recovered
Recovered within a maximum of 3 years
Approximately 60,000 units installed across all 47 prefectures of Japan
Spend a heartwarming Christmas with Sonny Angel dressed as a cat. The “Sonny Angel Cat Christmas Series” launches worldwide simultaneously on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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株式会社ドリームズ will launch Sonny Angel’s new “Sonny Angel Cat Christmas Series” worldwide simultaneously on November 13, 2026. The series comprises 6 figure designs and 2 secret types, for a total of 8 varieties, and is priced at 1,540 yen including tax.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
1,540 yen including tax
8 types in total
6 figure designs
2 secret types
More than 40 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームズ、Sonny Angel公式オンラインストア、SONIANDSMI、キデイランド、ハンズ、ロフト、FUKUMITSUYA、ツリービレッジTOKYO、博品館TOY PARK
リーガルテック社 launches “Mission Knowledge Transfer Workflow” for space, satellite, and rocket-related companies 【IPGenius】
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リーガルテック株式会社 has launched its “Mission Knowledge Transfer Workflow,” powered by the AI data platform IPGenius, for companies in the space, satellite, and rocket sectors.
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Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)
PIZZA-LA, the delivery pizza brand operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will offer 5 limited-time “Value Special Sets” combining popular side dishes from November 4, 2026, through March 2, 2027. Customers can save up to 500 yen, and a set featuring the new winter “Cacio Dip Sauce” will also be available.
About the 18th Medicine and Health Festival: Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign
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The 18th Medicine and Health Festival, held by 市薬剤師会 since Heisei 19, will take place on November 8, Reiwa 8, at the new building of 遠鉄百貨店 in 浜松市. The event will feature an anti-drug abuse campaign, health checks and hands-on activities.
株式会社ヘラルボニー has announced its first project with ASICS SportStyle: limited-edition sneakers, “ASICS GEL-1130™ by HERALBONY,” featuring artwork by 神山美智子. They are scheduled to go on sale at a 渋谷PARCO pop-up shop and online store from November 13, 2026.
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Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
From Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
As its first overseas subsidiary, from July 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY、ASICS SportStyle、ASICS、渋谷PARCO、Notre、マガジンハウス、BRUTUS、HERALBONY EUROPE
“It Might Be the Shinsuke Yoshitake Exhibition” to be held at 札幌芸術の森美術館!
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The first large-scale exhibition by picture-book author ヨシタケシンスケ, “It Might Be the Shinsuke Yoshitake Exhibition,” will be held at 札幌芸術の森美術館 from April 17 to June 13, 2027. The popular exhibition, which has welcomed a cumulative total of 1 million visitors, is coming to Hokkaido.
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Saturday, April 17, 2027
Sunday, June 13
Cumulative visitor total: 1 million
More than 400 items
General admission: 1,600 yen
High school and university students: 1,100 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 600 yen
5 works selected from more than 10,000 submissions to be published as books! 3 consecutive monthly releases starting January 2027, including the Gold Prize winner “The Villainess’s Way” from the 4th ドリコム Media Awards
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株式会社ドリコム announced that it will publish 5 works as books—1 Gold Prize winner and 4 Silver Prize winners—from the 4th ドリコム Media Awards, a new fiction writers’ competition, with 3 consecutive monthly releases starting January 2027. The total number of submissions exceeded 10,000 (10,537 works).
“Beloved by Yandere Noblewomen”: 4 newly drawn manga stories, all with happy endings! “The Ladies Find Happiness in the Obsessive Love of Yandere Men: Anthology Comic” goes on sale Thursday, November 5!
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株式会社竹書房 will release “The Ladies Find Happiness in the Obsessive Love of Yandere Men,” an anthology comic featuring 4 stand-alone stories set in another world, all with happy endings, in which reincarnated or fallen noblewomen find happiness through the love of yandere noblemen. It goes on sale November 5, 2026.
株式会社カンリー has released a free “Consumer Survey Report on Using AI to Find Shops” for businesses operating physical stores. In the 1 year since October 2025, the number of people who have used Google Search’s “AI Mode” increased to about 2 times its previous level, and the share who refer to AI summaries also rose. However, as many as 65% do not choose an AI-recommended shop due to insufficient information.
[ホテル ユニバーサル ポート, ホテル ユニバーサル ポート ヴィータ] Donate goods to an Osaka Prefecture program supporting women’s employment
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ホテル ユニバーサル ポート and ホテル ユニバーサル ポート ヴィータ, official hotels of ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン, donated suits, shoes and other items needed for job hunting to the “Community Space for Women,” operated by Osaka Prefecture. The donation was funded by proceeds from their International Women’s Day support accommodation plan.
美プロ survey: “September 2026 Salary Survey of the Beauty Industry Based on Minimum Wage”—Saitama Edition
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Zenken株式会社 conducted a salary survey in September 2026, calculating the gap from the minimum wage for job listings in Saitama Prefecture on 美プロ, a recruitment site specializing in the beauty industry. Hourly and monthly pay by occupation was published for full-time employees and part-time workers.
[１０９シネマズ湘南 15th anniversary] In appreciation of your support, all 4 theatrical anime films in the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series will screen together for 1 day only!
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株式会社東急レクリエーション will mark the 15th anniversary of 109 Cinemas Shonan with a special event screening all 4 theatrical anime films in the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series together on November 11, 2026.
Limited-edition items from the anime “Haikyu!!” are now available from サンキューマート, all priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax)! Popular motifs including “Animal Mascot” and “しまだマート” also make an appearance
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エルソニック株式会社’s shop サンキューマート will begin selling limited-edition items from the anime “Haikyu!!,” all priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax). Advance reservations will be accepted at the official online shop from November 4, 2026, and in-store sales at locations nationwide will begin as stock arrives from early February 2027.
25th anniversary: “Bridget Jones’s Diary 4K Restoration” opens nationwide on Nov. 13 (Fri)! Win a special notebook inspired by that iconic “red diary”! The social media campaign starts today
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As part of Filmarks’ revival screening project, “Bridget Jones’s Diary 4K Restoration” will screen for 2 weeks only at 69 theaters nationwide starting Nov. 13, 2026. To mark the occasion, a social media campaign has launched, offering 10 people the chance to win a special original notebook.
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25th anniversary
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
2 weeks only
10 people will win prizes in a drawing
69 theaters nationwide
Flat 1,700 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社つみき、Filmarks、ツイン、Universal Studios、STUDIOCANAL、Miramax Film Corp
“Dragon Quest Island” × “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Tree Country” — launch commemorative collaboration event “Onokogard Combination Quest: The Two Who Lost Their Way and the Monster of Destiny”
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A collaboration event celebrating the release of “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Tree Country” will be held from Dec. 3, 2026, at the Dragon Quest Island attraction in Nijigen no Mori, an anime theme park on Awaji Island. Activities will include a stamp rally, a snow globe-making experience, and sales of limited-edition merchandise.
[G-MODE Archives+] Mystery adventure “Psycho Mystery Series Vol. 10: The Silver-Screen Canopy” set for release on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 5 (Thu)! A 10% off sale will also celebrate the release!
A special bottle for Japan’s Ardbegians: アードベッグ’s first whisky aged 100% in Amontillado sherry casks, “アードベッグ Fìorag,” goes on sale Nov. 30, 2026 (Mon)
[Nov. 4 is “I Love My Favorite” Day] Anime “Jinbenyo’s Dream,” depicting the power of support through the FC琉球 mascot Jinbenyo’s journey, premieres on YouTube
[岐阜県 × Marubeni × eiicon] 5 leading companies in 岐阜県 to begin seeking startup co-creation partners nationwide! “Gifu-OI (Gifu Open Innovation Program)”
Canon IT Solutions to exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] ~AI・Artificial Intelligence EXPO~,” showcasing solutions that use video and AI to support safety, facility monitoring and operational efficiency
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Canon IT Solutions will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] ~AI・Artificial Intelligence EXPO~,” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, and introduce solutions that use video analytics AI to support safety, facility monitoring and operational efficiency.
[BS NTV] A deep dive into the taco craze! “Specialties of Embassy Chefs” features a restaurant certified by the Mexican government! Airing at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7
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“Specialties of Embassy Chefs,” airing on BS NTV on Nov. 7, features taco dishes by the Mexican Embassy chef, an introduction to a restaurant certified by the Mexican government, and a recipe for authentic tortillas.
Newly drawn illustrations unveiled for the Nintendo Switch™ game 『Re:BIRTHDAY SONG～恋を唄う死神～another record for S』!
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株式会社エディア has unveiled a newly drawn illustration by illustrator さとい for the Nintendo Switch game 『Re:BIRTHDAY SONG～恋を唄う死神～another record for S』, based on the IP 『Re:BIRTHDAY SONG～恋を唄う死神～another record』 owned by アリスマティック. The game is scheduled for release on Feb. 25, 2027, and the special edition will include items such as a large acrylic stand.
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Scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
Standard edition: 7,800 yen
Special edition: 13,800 yen
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A third lottery featuring newly illustrated character goods from 『神之塔 -Tower of God- 工房戦』 is now available on 『まるくじ』!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント began sales on Oct. 30, 2026, of vol. 3 of the online lottery 『まるくじ』, featuring newly illustrated goods from 『神之塔 -Tower of God- 工房戦』.
A special event for the 日テレプラス original program 『松原タニシと超特急ユーキのいきなりホラー旅』 has been announced for Dec. 19 at イオンシネマみなとみらい. The event is expected to include appearances by the cast, a screening of the program and merchandise sales. Tickets cost 8,000 yen per session.
[This isn’t “heat” (a side effect)—it’s love...] 『婚約破棄だ、発情聖女。（コミック）５』 goes on sale Friday, Nov. 6 / PASH! コミックス
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Announcement of the manga 『婚約破棄だ、発情聖女。（コミック）５』 release. It goes on sale Nov. 6, 2026, at a list price of 750 yen plus tax. A PV featuring voice performances is now available.
“Getting involved in the lives of others, training them, and watching them change...” Will the heart of a former assassin who knows nothing of love change too? 『元暗殺者、転生して貴族の令嬢になりました。（コミック）６』 goes on sale Friday, Nov. 6 / PASH! コミックス
[The 8th volume of a suspenseful romance between a princess who never smiles and a cold-hearted prince!] 『悪役令嬢のお気に入り 王子……邪魔っ（コミック）８』 goes on sale Friday, Nov. 6 / PASH! コミックス
TV anime adaptation confirmed! The tale of a merchant who uses money to defeat the Demon King and save the world: 『追放された商人は金の力で世界を救う（コミック）１』 goes on sale Friday, Nov. 6 / PASH! コミックス
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Announcement of a TV anime adaptation of the manga 『追放された商人は金の力で世界を救う（コミック）１』, scheduled for release on November 6, 2026. Published as PASH! Comics by 株式会社主婦と生活社.