Second original prize collection featuring Nekkuvi, illustrated by Kodama Kawajiri, announced! Items to be showcased at “Amusement Expo 2026” ahead of their release at amusement facilities and online crane games nationwide
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株式会社サイバーエージェント announced that the second collection of original prizes featuring Nekkuvi, a game character created by Kodama Kawajiri, will be available at amusement facilities and through online crane games nationwide from April to June 2027. The company will exhibit the items in advance at “Amusement Expo 2026.”
オンセミ acquires フェリック, establishing leadership in power delivery for next-generation AI processors
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オンセミ announced that it will acquire フェリック, an innovator in IVR technology, for $600 million in cash plus up to $175 million in contingent consideration. The acquisition will strengthen its leadership in power delivery for AI processors and raise its 2030 AI data center revenue target to more than $3 billion.
Facts
$600 million in cash
Up to $175 million
More than $3 billion
Reduces substrate area by 50–70%
Portfolio of 40 or more patents
Approximately 50 employees
Companies mentioned：オンセミ、onsemi、Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC.、フェリック、Ferric、Ferric, Inc.
Miyazaki Sunshines, a team in the Kyushu Asia League, announced that it will hold 2 auctions of player-worn uniforms in Nov. 2026 on “Spooku,” the official sports team auction service operated through a partnership between 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート株式会社.
Facts
Begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
First auction: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 17:00 to Sunday, Nov. 8, 22:00
Second auction: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 17:00 to Sunday, Nov. 15, 22:00
More than 2 million units sold across the series※! “Night Serum Lock Tape,” a new serum-infused tape, joins the professional line of MAGiE LAB.（マジラボ）, the pioneering tape beauty brand!
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粧美堂株式会社 will launch “Night Serum Lock Tape,” an overnight tape infused with serum, from the professional line of its tape beauty brand MAGiE LAB. on Nov. 4, 2026. The series has sold more than 2 million units to date.
“ASIAN DINING 39” opens on the 39th floor of Ebisu Garden Place. Reservations now open for buffet dining featuring food cultures from across Asia
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株式会社三越伊勢丹トランジット has opened “ASIAN DINING 39,” a buffet restaurant serving dishes from across Asia, on the 39th floor of Ebisu Garden Place Tower and has begun accepting reservations.
“It’s okay to cry!” episode comics by popular comic artists are being released one after another on the official Instagram account of the “WE Love Babies Project”
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The “WE Love Babies Project,” run by エキサイト株式会社, is sharing real-life episode comics by popular comic artists on its official Instagram account to mark its 10th anniversary. New works by Mochida Chihiro and Miyake have been added, bringing the total number of likes to more than 30,000. A 10th anniversary giveaway campaign is also underway.
TV anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS” POP UP SHOP now open! New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “back to back” and Potenui art
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The “Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS” TV anime POP UP SHOP is now open. New merchandise featuring original illustrations and Potenui art is available at eeo Store online and eeo POP-UP STORE.
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Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 11
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
4,400 yen (tax included)
¥690 (tax included)
¥4,140 (tax included)
2,750 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen each (tax included)
5,500 yen (tax included)
935 yen (tax included)
¥9,350 (tax included)
1,320 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、株式会社Ａ３、eeo Store online、eeo POP-UP STORE、スタジオ・ダイス、集英社、テレビ東京、KONAMI
Guidelines published for the 9th round of the Small Business Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Program (General Category)
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独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構 has published the guidelines for the 9th round of the Small Business Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Program (General Category). Applications are scheduled to open in early December 2026, and applicants must obtain a G-Biz ID Prime account.
[Official Report] Special talk event held to celebrate the release of the Korean musical ON SCREEN “Frankenstein”! Kazuki Kato, who has played Henri Dupré/the Monster in the Japanese production for many years, appeared!
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At a talk event celebrating the release of the Korean musical ON SCREEN “Frankenstein,” Kazuki Kato, star of the Japanese production, discussed the work’s appeal, its differences from the Korean version, and the challenges of singing.
トランスコスモス partners with Bandai and BNTCA to support North American promotion for Tamagotchi’s 30th anniversary on Roblox
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トランスコスモス is teaming up with Bandai and BNTCA to hold a 30th-anniversary collaboration event for Tamagotchi in the popular Roblox game “Main Street RP” starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Tamagotchi’s 30th anniversary
More than 150 million cumulative visits
With more than 130 million daily active users (DAU) worldwide
From Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：トランスコスモス、株式会社バンダイ、Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.、BNTCA、Entelechy Entertainment LLC
Aぇ! group’s 5th single “Emotion” goes on sale Nov. 4 (Wed.)!
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ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社 announced that it will release Aぇ! group’s 5th single “Emotion” on Nov. 4. The title track is a rock number, and the coupling tracks include “Kono Asa wa,” written by Noriyuki Makihara and arranged by Hyadain.
Facts
5th single
Nov. 4 (Wed.)
2,130 yen (tax included)
1,800 yen (tax included)
1,300 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、ABCテレビ、UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE、楽天ブックス、TSUTAYA RECORDS、HMV、Amazon.co.jp、山野楽器、WonderGOO、新星堂、TOWER RECORDS、セブンネットショッピング
“Minato Ward mom” Anna Ishida opens up about fierce rivalries among celebrity moms: “They always give you a vague answer if you ask.” Former weekly magazine reporter reveals how to avoid gossip: “Reporters are human, too…” Den of リンダカラー∞ makes a confession
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On episode #3 of AbemaTV’s “Naokiman’s Urban Legends Talk Show SEASON4,” Anna Ishida discussed information wars and education among Minato Ward moms, while Den asked a former weekly magazine reporter how to avoid gossip.
[For bar exam candidates and law school students] Special access to confidential job openings! Free event on 11/20 (Fri.): “Corporate Job Information Session: Put Your Legal Skills to Work” 2026 (online)
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株式会社C&Rリーガル・エージェンシー社 will hold a free online event on Nov. 20 for bar exam candidates and law school students, featuring special access to confidential job openings.
A limited-time new character, Claudette, arrives in DMM GAMES’ “Technoros”! Plus, the event “Crusaders Forever!” and new content “Circle Record” launch!
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合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社テクロス launched a pickup gacha featuring the limited-time new character Claudette in the cross-heroine RPG “Technoros” starting Nov. 3, along with the event “Crusaders Forever!,” Chapter 6 of the main story, new content “Circle Record,” and a new item set.
WOWOW to exclusively broadcast and stream Koji Tamaki’s latest tour with the “Furusato Gakudan,” featuring a performance at Nippon Budokan!
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The Nippon Budokan performance from “Fanfare!!,” the latest tour by Koji Tamaki and the “Furusato Gakudan,” will be exclusively broadcast and streamed on WOWOW. The performance was recorded on Nov. 5, 2026, and is scheduled to air in January 2027.
NuiPal plush toys arrive from “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road”!
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Six types of “NuiPal,” a plush toy series measuring approximately 12 cm, are coming from “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road.” Priced at 2,200 yen each (tax included), they are expected to go on sale around April 16, 2027.
A new official magazine celebrating the “Persona” series’ 30th anniversary is coming!
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage announced that it will publish the latest official magazine, “Persona Magazine #2027 REVIVAL,” on Jan. 21, 2027, to mark the “Persona” series’ 30th anniversary.
Facts
Celebrating its 30th anniversary
To be published on Thursday, January 21, 2027
For the first time in about 3 years
Marking the 15th anniversary of Persona Magazine
A4 format / 96 pages
Price: 3,630 yen
Price: 6,380 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社アトラス、ATLUS、SEGA、ebtenDX、エビテン[ebten]、アトラスDショップ、BOOK☆WALKER、Amazon
Children’s Shogi Tournament “Kodomo Ōshō-sen” to Be Held in “Takatsuki, the City of Shogi”
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Announcement of the “Kodomo Ōshō-sen,” a shogi tournament for elementary school students hosted by 高槻市, and call for participants. The event will be held on January 23, 令和9年, and participation is free.
A host of artworks, including 28 giant paintings adorning the arcade, appear around Takatsuki City
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The “Takatsuki Art Expo” is underway in Takatsuki City. Numerous artworks are on display around JR Takatsuki Station and Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station, including giant paintings by children and works by leading artists.
【Fukuoka Prefectural Government】Turn a school into an arcade packed with all kinds of games! e-sports event “SOEDA-LAN2026” to be held in 添田町!
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添田町 will hold the e-sports event “SOEDA-LAN2026” on November 14–15 at the former 添田町立添田小学校. In collaboration with companies including FENNEL and QT DIG∞, the event will revitalize the community with a lineup of all kinds of activities, including games and mahjong.
Shikoku Electric Power, rooted in its community, transforms sales with corporate data from kintone ✕ User Local—from “searching for information” to “bringing it together and organizing it.” Sales meeting preparation time cut to 1/6
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Shikoku Electric Power integrated User Local’s corporate database “LBC” with kintone to consolidate sales information and advance digital transformation. Sales meeting preparation time was cut to 1/6, and the number of users grew from about 30 to 250.
Facts
Preparation that could previously take about 1 hour
Can now be completed in about 10 minutes in some cases
The number of kintone users grew from about 30
To about 250
The number of registered deals increased about 20 times
The number of registered activity records increased about 50 times
DUAL HOME Hirosaki store’s “Hirono Model Home” opens to the public
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Tanaka Home, which operates the “DUAL HOME” franchise brand of 株式会社アーキテックプランニング, has grand-opened its Hirono Model Home in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. The home features whole-house air conditioning and the “DUAL HOME Plus” specifications.
Facts
Insulation performance rating: 6
Seismic resistance grade 3
3-meter-high wood-grain ceiling
LDK of about 21.9 tatami mats
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーキテックプランニング、タナカホーム株式会社、DUAL HOME
“Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY” kicks off on 11/6 (Fri.) at Ueno Park’s Hakamagoshi Plaza! Shinobu Terajima to appear at the lighting ceremony!!
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“Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY” opens on November 6, 2026, at Hakamagoshi Plaza in Ueno Park. Shinobu Terajima will appear at the lighting ceremony, and the event will offer experiences that engage the five senses, including illuminations featuring about 700,000 lights.
Why did a film director who has documented voices from Fukushima for more than 10 years come to address social issues through “film and dialogue”? Screening and talk event with Yo Kohatsu to be held in Tokyo on November 16 (Mon.)
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Namie Town’s Relocation and Settlement Consultation Office (ISA地域創生共同事業体) will hold a screening and talk event in Tokyo on November 16, 2026, featuring film director Yo Kohatsu. A field trip to Namie Town is also planned for January 2027.
Facts
Has documented voices from Fukushima for more than 10 years
株式会社TSUIDE has joined Databricks’ BrickBuilder Partner Network and earned Registered Partner certification. This will strengthen its ability to provide end-to-end support for data and AI initiatives, from planning through implementation and operations.
ブルーテック launches API access for the SFA feature of “AI Agent Hub Knowledge Suite+”
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ブルーテック株式会社 began offering API access for the SFA feature of its sales support platform “AI Agent Hub Knowledge Suite+” on November 4, 2026. This enables integration of deal information and sales report data with internal core systems and AI agents, reducing manual data entry and automating operations.
Facts
Available starting Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Monthly fee: 3,000 yen (before tax) / ID
Special price (monthly fee: 2,500 yen (before tax) / ID)
アカリク relocates headquarters to Akasaka, Minato City, amid business and organizational expansion
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株式会社アカリク will relocate its headquarters from Shibuya City to Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, on November 16, 2026, as its business and organization expand, consolidating its 2 offices.
Facts
The head office will relocate to Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, on Monday, November 16, 2026
Opened a new location in Shibuya 1-chome in December 2025
Through Friday, November 13, 2026
“Acaric,” a job-hunting information site used by more than 200,000 people
Kyushu MaaS Council and Sumitomo Mitsui Card sign comprehensive partnership agreement
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The Kyushu MaaS Council and Sumitomo Mitsui Card signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on November 4, 2026, aiming to improve the convenience of regional public transportation and reduce its burden by using the authentication platform of “stera transit.”
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
32 operators have announced that they have adopted the system
A book sets out a teaching theory that challenges the idea that “Japanese is all about intuition.” A popular Japanese language tutoring school that is consistently fully booked has released The Nomura Method of Close Reading: The Original Text, also available on note.
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株式会社プロタゴニストラボラトリー, operator of the Japanese language tutoring school 野村国語塾, released The Nomura Method of Close Reading: The Original Text, a 400-page book presenting a teaching theory systematized through more than 30,000 hours of one-on-one instruction over approximately 4 years and 6 months since the school was founded in 2022. The book went on sale on Amazon on Oct. 12. The school is popular and consistently fully booked, and plans to expand into corporate training, a certified instructor program, picture books for young children, and other areas.
Facts
400 pages in total
Released on Amazon on Oct. 12
Validated through more than 30,000 hours of one-on-one instruction
Limited to 200 students at any given time
Fully booked for approximately 8 months a year
20% of students are between kindergarten senior class and 3rd grade
1.8% of students are working adults seeking to reskill on their own initiative
More than 30,000 hours (※1) of one-on-one instruction
Additional notice regarding the possibility of information leakage
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株式会社良品計画 announced that its investigation into the possibility of information leakage involving the MUJI app and 無印良品 online store found that the scope of the incident had expanded, and confirmed that names, addresses, telephone numbers, and credit card information had also been leaked.
How is AI LINE estimating actually used? CORSA releases approximately 1 year of operational results and details of improvements for November 2026
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CORSA (株式会社ROSSO), following an appearance on a 金沢シーサイドFM program, released approximately 1 year of operational results for its AI LINE estimating service and details of improvements starting in November 2026. The LINE accounts have a combined total of 14,311 registered users, and repair descriptions and pricing information will be reviewed to improve the quality of guidance.
Facts
Original両アカウントの友だち登録数は合計14,311人となりました
Official LINE: 10,910
AI LINE: 3,401
Improvements to be implemented starting in November 2026
[Sogo & Seibu year-end gifts] Expanding hot pot gifts under the theme “十鍋十色”
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For its winter gifts, Sogo & Seibu is expanding its selection of 51 hot pot gifts under the theme “十鍋十色.” It will also offer Christmas sweets-related gifts at 2 times last year’s level.
Frozen hamburg steaks with pizza, salmon and sweet potato: アイスター商事 begins taking orders for a limited 800 sets of its “漢方和牛 漢方三元豚ハンバーグセット2026”
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株式会社アイスター商事 has begun taking orders for “漢方和牛 漢方三元豚ハンバーグセット2026,” a frozen assortment of 5 items that includes 2 kinds of hamburg steak made with Kanpo Wagyu and Kanpo Sangenton pork. The quantity is limited to 800 sets, and the suggested retail price is 9,018 yen (shipping charged separately).
Enjoy sports and hot springs together at 熱海後楽園ホテル! Announcement of the 2nd Atami Mölkky Cup
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熱海後楽園ホテル, operated by 株式会社東京ドーム・リゾートオペレーションズ, will hold the 2nd Atami Mölkky Cup on Jan. 11, 2027. The entry fee includes admission to the day-use hot spring facility オーシャンスパ Fuua, and 日本モルック協会 instructors will also offer a free lesson.
Facts
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Original1人4,400円（税込）
Original1人2,200円（税込）
Original10チーム（1チーム2～4名）
The team that scores exactly 50 points wins
Companies mentioned：株式会社東京ドーム・リゾートオペレーションズ、熱海後楽園ホテル、ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN、日本モルック協会、オーシャンスパ Fuua
“A Little Look into the Interesting Future 2026” to be held Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.) in the Takeshiba area of Minato City, Tokyo!
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“A Little Look into the Interesting Future 2026” will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 in the Takeshiba area of Minato City, Tokyo, featuring a range of activities, including autonomous buses, robot exhibitions, neurodiversity experiences and Mini 4WD building.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.)–8 (Sun.), 2026
The 6th edition this year
180 attractions were featured last year
Approximately 30,000 people attended
100 of Japan’s leading universities, research institutes, companies and organizations will gather
Adults: 2,500 yen
Elementary school students: 1,500 yen
Companies mentioned：ピクセルインテリジェンス、ヤマハ発動機、シャープ、ソニーグループ、MIXI、ユカイ工学、ソフトバンクロボティクス、Algomatic Dynamics、パナソニック、追手門学院大学理工学部、ベネフィットジャパン、HuRoC、Jizai、浜離宮BrickClub、球体関節美少女戦士ベゼリー製作委員会、Lenovo Pro Community ガジェット研究室、慶應義塾大学大学院メディアデザイン研究科、情報経営イノベーション専門職大学、イオンモールキッズドリーム合同会社、サンメディア、タミヤ、NHKエンタープライズ
A medical tattooing nurse with more than 1,000 cases a year in a regional area to speak at “PMU EXPO 2026” in Yokohama
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小牧美歩, representative of 株式会社ビリーフ, will speak at “PMU EXPO 2026,” to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 8, 2026, and discuss customer acquisition and branding in regional areas.
DCIO, which aims to bring digital currency and payment infrastructure into practical use, appoints 3 new directors from a regional bank and IT services companies
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一般社団法人デジタル通貨イノベーション機構 (DCIO) appointed 3 new directors from 静岡銀行, NTTデータ and 日立製作所, effective Oct. 21, 2026. DCIO is developing digital currency and payment infrastructure centered on tokenized deposits, and has received membership applications from more than 60 companies to date.
Facts
The following 3 people have been newly appointed as directors
Membership applications have been received from more than 60 companies to date
By resolution of the general meeting of members dated Oct. 21, 2026
CYLLENGE director 大西 to speak at “Regional DX Seminar: Municipal CIO Strategy Meeting,” hosted by 学校法人先端教育機構
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大西良慶, a director of 株式会社CYLLENGE, will speak as a sponsor at “Regional DX Seminar: Municipal CIO Strategy Meeting,” hosted by 学校法人先端教育機構. The topic will be “ISMAP-compliant services required by local governments.”
株式会社プラスロボ, which operates “Sketter,” will participate in the “Furusato Tax—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026.
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 株式会社プラスロボ, which operates the “Sketter” platform for nursing care and welfare, will participate as a partner company in the “Furusato Tax—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026.
DyDo DRINCO joins the “Greater Mishima Area Connected Mobility Project” and begins a pilot test of its next-generation vending machine “HAKU” outside Toyota Woven City
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DyDo DRINCO will join the “Greater Mishima Area Connected Mobility Project,” led by Woven by Toyota, and begin a pilot test of its next-generation vending machine “HAKU” outside Toyota Woven City.
Usage rate for manga and e-book apps is 40.8%; highest among men in their 20s at 59.4%
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フラー株式会社 released a report on manga and e-book app usage trends in August 2026, based on data from its app market analytics service App Ape. The usage rate was 40.8%, highest among men in their 20s at 59.4%; users in their 40s led in frequent use, with 52.5% using the apps at least 16 days per month.
Facts
Usage rate: 40.8%
Use at least 16 days per month: highest among people in their 40s at 52.5%
Woven by Toyota, Mishima City, Susono City, Numazu City, Nagaizumi Town, Shimizu Town and Ｚ会グループ launch the “Greater Mishima Area Connected Mobility Project”
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Woven by Toyota, 5 local governments including Mishima City, and Ｚ会グループ will launch the “Greater Mishima Area Connected Mobility Project,” a mobility-based pilot project in the Greater Mishima area of eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, running from November 2026 through March 2027.
（一社）教育AI活用協会 announces “AI Talent Development Program” connecting teachers nationwide
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一般社団法人教育AI活用協会 (AIUEO) announced that it will launch the “AI Talent Development Program,” which aims to promote AI use in education and develop talent, with teachers nationwide participating as instructors and planning members.
Japan Trust launches “FastTrack Express,” a priority container shipping service to the United States
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ジャパントラスト株式会社 will launch “FastTrack Express,” a priority container shipping service from Japan to the United States, in November 2026. The service uses direct routes and offers priority allocation of empty containers and space, priority unloading at the arrival port, and expedited delivery by rail or truck to inland destinations in the United States.
【Future City Favore】宇治式部郷 to hold Hokuriku’s first special sale of assorted rice crackers
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宇治式部郷 will hold Hokuriku’s first special sale of assorted rice crackers from Nov. 5 to 9 in the Sweets & Marche area on the 1st floor of the main building.
【Amazon Smile SALE through 11/12】Solve streaming audio problems with one device: Cloudlifter CL-1 microphone preamp at a special price. Simply connect it to boost the signal cleanly by up to +25dB while reducing noise
Okinawa favorite “Pork Tamago” opens its first Seoul location. “Pork Tamago Lotte World Store” opens Friday, Nov. 6
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“Pork Tamago,” an Okinawa-born specialty shop for pork-and-egg rice balls, will open its 2nd store in South Korea, “Pork Tamago Lotte World Store,” at the Lotte World Adventure shopping mall in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on Nov. 6, 2026.
特定非営利活動法人DPI日本会議 will hold the “15th DPI Disability Policy Forum” at Toyama Sunrise in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Kim Mi-young, chair of the 国連障害者権利委員会, will speak. Discussions will cover revisions to disability welfare service fees, support following the Kumamoto earthquake, and issues surrounding death with dignity.
Facts
20th anniversary
Nov. 28, 2026
29th
Admission: 4,000 yen
Participation fee: 5,000 yen
Boxed lunches: 1,500 yen
Since the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by the United Nations in 2006
Japan ratified the convention in 2014
In 2022, the 国連障害者権利委員会 conducted its first review of Japan
FY2027 (Reiwa 9) revision of disability welfare service fees
The Kumamoto earthquake that occurred in July 2026
Kanaglee representative Miyagawa to speak at the “Pitch Arena” pitch contest at “B Dash Camp 2026 Fall in Fukuoka”
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Tsubasa Miyagawa, representative director of 株式会社Kanaglee, will present the company’s work on its Kanaglee cash flow management cloud at the “Pitch Arena” pitch contest during the invitation-only conference “B Dash Camp 2026 Fall in Fukuoka,” to be held in Fukuoka in November 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月11日（水）〜13日（金）
More than 150 companies applied
12 companies were selected
Handled loans for about 300 small and medium-sized businesses
Has overseen the cash flow of more than 1,000 companies
Workday ワークデイ launches the “Workday Developer Program” in Japan, stepping up efforts to build a development platform and open ecosystem for the AI era
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ワークデイ株式会社 has launched the “Workday Developer Program” in the Japanese market, stepping up efforts to build a development platform and open ecosystem for the AI era.
Facts
More than 11,500 companies worldwide use Workday
They include more than 65% of companies on the Fortune 500 list
The “Innovation Lab,” scheduled to open in November this year
As part of the “Active City” initiative promoted by 公益財団法人笹川スポーツ財団, a program combining instruction and practice in “interval brisk walking” to help prevent frailty among older adults and encourage social participation will be held at a festival in 由利本荘市, Akita Prefecture, on November 7, 2026.
Expanding its logistics real estate business in Australia: leasing 4 fully occupied logistics facilities in 3 major cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane)
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Hankyu Hanshin Properties will acquire 4 fully occupied logistics facilities in Australia’s 3 major cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) and expand its logistics real estate leasing business jointly with Ashe Morgan through its local subsidiary HHPAUS.
Facts
4 logistics facilities
4 properties / 7 buildings
About 30 minutes by car
2023
11 locations
Companies mentioned：阪急阪神不動産株式会社、Hankyu Hanshin Properties Australia Pty Ltd、HHPAUS、Ashe Morgan、アッシュ モーガン、A/M社、阪急阪神ホールディングス
About 55% of information cited by AI when choosing a tax accountant came from the firms’ own websites｜Study of 359 responses in Sapporo
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A study by Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. of 359 AI responses about choosing a tax accountant in Sapporo found that about 55% of cited sources were the firms’ own websites. Analysis using 4 AI tools—ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity—showed the importance of maintaining information on firms’ own websites, in addition to comparison sites.
“−196 (Ichi-Kyu-Roku) Sugar-Free <Pineapple & Orange>” launches for a limited time
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Suntory will launch “−196 Sugar-Free <Pineapple & Orange>” for a limited time starting January 26, 2027, and will refresh its 4 core varieties from mid-November 2026.
株式会社rohascompany launches AI idol “Suzu” from cosmetics brand “mm. (Mumu)”! Kicks off a new beauty, music and AI business in collaboration with Beat Flickers.
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株式会社rohascompany is launching AI idol “Suzu” as a new marketing initiative for its cosmetics brand “mm. (Mumu)” and will kick off a new business combining beauty, music and AI in collaboration with music artist Beat Flickers.
Facts
Feb. 2026
The following 5 initiatives
October 2011
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社rohascompany、mm.、Beat Flickers、Pitchfork、Apple Music、iTunes、TikTok、Instagram、YouTube、OEM BANK
【Reservations already pouring in】“1 person, 1 pot” WAGYU SUKIYAKI 極’s Sydney flagship reception a huge success! More than 80 bookings for opening day and over 80% booked every day; grand opening tomorrow, November 5!
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株式会社GOKU’s sukiyaki restaurant WAGYU SUKIYAKI 極 will hold the grand opening of its Sydney flagship on November 5, following a strong response at its reception. It has received more than 80 bookings for opening day and has been over 80% booked every day.
Showcasing technologies and offerings that support climate action at COP31
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Original富士通はCOP31（2026年11月、トルコ・アンタルヤ）において、環境省および経団連主催のセミナーに登壇し、サステナビリティ経営への取り組みと、気候変動対応を支えるテクノロジーやオファリングを紹介する。具体的には、サプライチェーンリスク管理の「TPRM」、AI時代のGXを支える次世代CPU「FUJITSU-MONAKA」、および企業間データ連携を支援する「Sustainability Value Accelerator」を発表する。
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
Nov. 9
Nov. 20
The 31st Conference of the Parties
Nov. 16
Mid- to Long-Term Management Vision 2035
富士通グループ Fujitsu Group Climate Transition Plan 2026
A process that had taken 2 weeks
Cut to just a few hours
4th quarter of fiscal 2026
Companies mentioned：富士通株式会社、富士通、富士通グループ、NEDO、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、WBCSD、World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Can robots handle layout marking at construction sites facing labor shortages? Rental no Nikken to share practical tips at a seminar ＜Dec. 9・Free to attend＞
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株式会社イプロス will hold a seminar at “Ipros AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on December 9–10, 2026, where 株式会社レンタルのニッケン will explain how to use its SUMIDAS automatic layout marking robot.
Joining the Norton Park residential development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Hankyu Hanshin Properties announced that it will jointly participate in the Norton Park residential development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the Vietnamese subsidiary of Malaysia’s Gamuda Berhad社.
Easy to wear from the moment you put it on: “SIXPAD Pelvic Belt” supports the pelvis in an upright position, now on sale
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株式会社MTG will launch the “Pelvic Belt,” which supports the pelvis in an upright position, under the femtech category of its EMS brand “SIXPAD” on Nov. 4, 2026.
Japan System Techniques surveys 1,305 university and graduate students on AI and digital technology use: About 40% have missed important university notices or deadlines
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A survey of 1,305 university and graduate students nationwide by Japan System Techniques found that about 40% had missed important notices or deadlines from their universities. The most commonly cited inconvenience was information getting buried under too many notifications.
EQWEL advances its marketing operations by integrating Slackbot with Marketing Cloud Engagement
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株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン announced that 株式会社EQWEL, which operates preschool learning centers, has advanced and transformed its marketing operations by integrating Slackbot with Marketing Cloud Engagement, built on Data 360.
Facts
Approximately 200 centers nationwide
40th anniversary of founding
Aims to operate 500 centers nationwide by the end of December 2028
500 centers nationwide
Approximately 10% of directly operated centers
Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026
上口泰正氏 became president and representative director in August 2026
Palmata, scheduled to launch in Japan in fall 2026
[Event on Nov. 17] Ikebana artist and photographer 池坊専宗, composer and stage music composer 宮川彬良, and philosopher and 青山学院大学 professor 小川仁志 to appear together in Kyoto! Talk event “Flowers, Music, and Philosophy”
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公益財団法人池坊文化・芸術財団 will hold the talk event “Flowers, Music, and Philosophy” in Kyoto on Nov. 17, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. The speakers will be ikebana artist and photographer 池坊専宗, composer 宮川彬良, and philosopher 小川仁志.
[iDA Fashion Talent Report vol.2] An annual income of 4 million yen marks a turning point in career aspirations when changing jobs in the fashion industry
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According to the “iDA Fashion Talent Report vol.2” released by 株式会社iDA, career aspirations among sales professionals changing jobs in the fashion industry shift at an annual income of 4 million yen. Below that level, higher pay is the main motivation, while above it, candidates increasingly prioritize career development, including job titles and responsibilities.
Facts
Annual income of 4 million yen
23 locations nationwide
98.3% hope to earn more than they do now
Stood at 35.0%
At 42.3%, less than half
Fell to 20.0%
97.8〜100%
Just 11.1%
33.7%
50.4%
The largest share, at 34.8%
Accounts for 52.9%
55.3% are “working professionals (currently employed)”
Holding “The Future of Startups in Japan and Kyoto, as Seen by Leaders of Universities and Bank-Affiliated VCs: Building a Concentration of Talent and Companies”
真大 阿部 of パーソルテンプスタッフ spoke at a digital marketing lecture at 熊本大学, sharing with students how data analysis and hypothesis testing are used in practical work.
株式会社リンクアンドモチベーション has begun supporting “AI Academy,” an AI talent development program run by 野村ホールディングス株式会社, in collaboration with 株式会社松尾研究所 and 株式会社リンクアカデミー.
柴田理恵 reveals what happened behind the scenes of her appearance in the buzzworthy fall anime “チー付与”: “I didn’t know what ‘cheat’ meant…” She was bewildered by the isekai fantasy setting!? Anisong singer 亜咲花 opens up about the 10th anniversary of her debut
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On episode #104 of “SHIBUYA ANIME BASE,” broadcast on ABEMAアニメチャンネル, voice actor Lynn and TV personality 柴田理恵 shared behind-the-scenes stories about their appearances in the fall anime “チー付与” and their confusion about its setting. The program also featured a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of an album marking the 10th anniversary of anisong singer 亜咲花’s debut.
Facts
From 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
#104
10th anniversary of their debut
After more than 30 retakes
After completing a recording session lasting about 3 hours
Bloomberg Invest to be held in Japan for the first time in December; leaders from Japan and overseas to gather and chart a growth path for the Japanese market in a new era
The 44th National Leaders Training Conference, organized by 日本商工会議所青年部 (日本YEG), will be held in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, from Nov. 11 to 14, 2026. About 3万2千 young business leaders are expected to participate. Training sessions and breakout sessions will be held under the theme “Toward a future a thousand years from now — Rise up, Leaders!”
21% of households have pets, with dogs and cats nearly evenly matched; pet food price hikes are driving up food costs
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According to a 2026 pet survey conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング, 21% of households have pets, with dogs and cats nearly evenly matched in ownership. Price increases caused by rising raw material costs are pushing monthly food expenses higher, particularly for cats.
加藤真平 of 株式会社ティアフォー was the founder of 一般財団法人加藤真平文化財団, established in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, on Culture Day, Nov. 3, 2026. The foundation focuses on science and technology communication, support for the performing arts, and promoting exchanges of knowledge and people. In 2027, it plans to offer programming education for middle and high school students and invite theater companies to apply.
SUKISUKI online lottery “すきくじ” to hold its 100th event about 1 year and a half after launch!
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The SUKISUKI online lottery すきくじ, offered by 株式会社アソビダス and its subsidiary SUKI SUKI株式会社, reached its 100th event about 1 year and a half after launching in April 2025. The 100th event, celebrating Nagisa Shoji's birthday, has been on sale since Oct. 26, 2026.
[Free admission, Nov. 15 (Sun.)] SDGs initiatives spreading across local communities! 阪神北SDGsフェス offers hands-on experiences with accessible SDGs, including reuse, upcycling and circular agriculture
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兵庫県阪神北県民局 will hold 阪神北SDGsフェス on Nov. 15 to promote awareness of the SDGs. Activities will include a free giveaway event for reusable items, an upcycling workshop and an introduction to a circular agriculture project.
High school students go undercover at a "general contractor site"! Job experience held under 東京都's "Kodomo Smile Movement"
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株式会社オープンハウス・アーキテクト held a career experience program for 9 high school students on Aug. 25 and 26, 2026, as part of 東京都's こどもスマイルムーブメント initiative. The students toured a general contractor's construction site and experienced construction DX.
YOKOHAMA Station City to hold 14th clothing collection campaign for unwanted garments
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YOKOHAMA Station City運営協議会 will hold the 14th unwanted clothing collection campaign at JR Yokohama Station on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. BRING (株式会社JEPLAN) will handle recycling, and participants will receive coupons and have access to raffle prizes.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
29th (Sun.)
Fiscal 2020
¥500 worth of coupons
Equivalent to 3,000 people
2 per person
Up to 2 garments per person
3,000 yen or more, tax included
6,000 yen or more including tax
Jan. 17, 2027
9:00～13:00
10 JR東日本グループ companies
Companies mentioned：YOKOHAMA Station City運営協議会、BRING、株式会社JEPLAN、JR東日本グループ、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本ホテルメッツ、ニュウマン横浜、シァル横浜、シァル横浜アネックス、JR東日本ホテルメッツ 横浜、ルミネ横浜、エキュートエディション横浜、ローソン・スリーエフ JR横浜タワー店、横浜MKアイクリニック、NewDays、元祖油堂、つけめんTETSU、シャネル フレグランス&ビューティ、よこはま駅ビル眼科、朝日カルチャーセンター、STATION DESK、東日本旅客鉄道㈱、㈱ルミネ、㈱JR横浜湘南シティクリエイト、㈱ＪＲ東日本ビルディング、日本ホテル㈱、㈱JR東日本クロスステーション、JR東日本スポーツ㈱、㈱ジェイアール東日本企画、㈱JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、㈱ジェイアール東日本物流
Storage pouch convenient for storing and carrying メルシーポット S-505 to go on sale Nov. 4
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シースター株式会社 launched 収納ポーチ S-416, a dedicated pouch for storing the BabySmile electric nasal aspirator メルシーポット S-505 and its accessories, on Nov. 4, 2026.
Second Sight Analytica to exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo” in the Gig Works Cross IT booth
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Second Sight Analytica will exhibit in the Gig Works Cross IT booth at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” to be held on November 12 and 13, 2026. The display will feature 2 solutions: “Shift Optimization AI,” which streamlines shift scheduling, and a “Generative AI Chat Service,” which automates responses to inquiries.
Plans to roll out a “Image Processing Experience Program” that connects mathematics and information technology taught in high school with technology used in society
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テクノホライゾン株式会社 plans to roll out its “Image Processing Experience Program Package,” which connects mathematics and information technology taught in high school with technology used in society for high school students. A pilot program conducted in July 2026 received a 100% rating for satisfaction and enjoyment. The company plans to expand collaboration with schools and businesses to promote high school education reform and STEAM education.
Glitter moves and sparkles! The new “Sparkling Dome Mascot Miffy” is here! This eye-catching mascot is fun just to look at. Scheduled for release in December 2026.
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株式会社アイアップ will release the “Sparkling Dome Mascot Miffy,” featuring glitter sealed inside a dome, in December 2026. Priced at 2,750 yen each, it will come in 3 colors: black, pink and beige.
森 正弥, Executive Officer and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at 博報堂ＤＹホールディングス, to speak.
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Details of “ThinkingAI Summit 2026 Tokyo,” including the event outline and speaker information, have been announced. Speakers include Masaya Mori of 博報堂ＤＹホールディングス, Kim Mi-rim of Underdox, and Wang Anjiang of 多牛科技.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Capacity: 300 people
We have supported data utilization at more than 1,500 companies in total
A new series from “Sansan Sponge” featuring the 2027 zodiac animal “未” and the auspicious “Maneki-neko” beckoning cat! An overseas release has also been confirmed!
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株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション began selling its new series “Sansan Sponge Zodiac 2027” and “Sansan Sponge Maneki-neko,” featuring the 2027 zodiac animal “未” and the auspicious beckoning cat, on November 4, 2026. The products have also gained popularity overseas.
Facts
The 2027 zodiac animal
On sale from Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Price: 1,584 yen (tax included)
“Sansan Sponge Zodiac 2027” set of 4
Since its founding in 1973
For more than 50 years since its founding in 1973
Durable and long-lasting enough to be used for more than half a year
Ranked No. 1 in the cleaning-supplies sponge category on 楽天市場 for 6 consecutive years
Ranked No. 1 in the overall real-time rankings on 楽天市場 in March 2025
The advance-sale stock sold out just 2 weeks after launch
[株式会社アセンド] Launch of a BPO service that systematizes and provides outsourced back-office operations, from digitizing paper records to making phone calls
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株式会社アセンド will launch a one-stop BPO service outsourcing tasks from digitizing paper documents to providing information by phone, starting November 4, 2026.
株式会社ＭＩＣ earns 3-star “Eruboshi” certification as an outstanding company under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
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株式会社MIC has earned the 3-star certification, the highest level of “Eruboshi” certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. The company met the standards in all 5 categories: recruitment, continued employment, work styles, the proportion of managers who are women, and diverse career paths.