“Daily GABA” ranks No. 1 in sales in Japan in the GABA segment of the sleep-support market
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According to research by 富士経済, 株式会社ビタブリッドジャパン’s “Daily GABA,” a food with function claims, ranked No. 1 in domestic sales in the GABA segment of the sleep-support market in 2025, with a 49.3% share, and No. 2 in the overall market, with a 10.2% share.
Tomod’s “Kencomi” partners with Nishi Ward, Yokohama! “Get a health check while shopping!” event to be held November 17 at サミットストア横浜岡野店
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株式会社トモズ is partnering with Nishi Ward, Yokohama, to hold a frailty-awareness event, “Get a health check while shopping!,” at サミットストア横浜岡野店 on November 17, 2026.
[Event report] ドラックストアトモズ holds nutrition seminar in partnership with 東戸塚地域ケアプラザ in Yokohama
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株式会社トモズ partnered with 東戸塚地域ケアプラザ to hold a nutrition seminar on frailty prevention and muscle-strength measurements for residents of the Higashi-Totsuka area on October 27, 2026.
Meiji × トモズラボ Ikejiri-Ohashi Store to Hold Health Events in November: “Protein Seminar on the 6th” and “Blood Sugar Mini-Seminar on the 27th”
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Tomod's Lab(トモズラボ)Ikejiri-Ohashi Store, operated by 株式会社トモズ, will hold free health events in November 2026 in collaboration with 株式会社明治. A protein seminar will be held on November 6, and a blood sugar mini-seminar on November 27. Each event will offer perks such as protein drink tastings and a SOYJOY tasting session.
Nov. 27 Event: 20 Years Since Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Considering Support for People with Disabilities During Conflict and Disasters: AAR Japan
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To mark 20 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, AAR Japan will host a briefing on support for people with disabilities during conflict and disasters on November 27. Speakers Toshihiro Higashi, Sawako Matsuo and Kazuya Omuro will discuss inclusive emergency humanitarian assistance and participation in decision-making.
Acquires VORT Shibuya Dogenzaka plus, a Fitted Office Building in Shibuya’s Dogenzaka
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株式会社ボルテックス has acquired VORT Shibuya Dogenzaka plus, a steel-frame, 11-story office building completed in May 2024 in Dogenzaka 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The property will be sold as a strata-title office and is expected to attract new offices and startup tenants in the Shibuya area, where redevelopment is progressing, thanks to its convenient transport access.
Facts
Approximately 1.67 million people in total
Original1フロア約20坪
Cumulative total development investment exceeds 2 trillion yen
Approximately 2.2 times the 2016 level
Rose to approximately 2.1 times
821 employees
Revenue of 105.7 billion yen
Ordinary profit of 10.4 billion yen
Value of owned properties (rental real estate): 78.8 billion yen
GoQロジ Begins Integration with Logistics Platform はぴロジ
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株式会社GoQSystem has begun integrating with the logistics platform はぴロジ to help e-commerce businesses streamline inventory management and shipping operations.
Facts
Initial fee: 30,000 yen
Monthly fee: 20,000 yen (before tax)
Initial fee: 10,000 yen
Monthly fee: 5,000 yen (before tax)
Companies mentioned:株式会社GoQSystem、GoQロジ、はぴロジ、株式会社はぴロジ、フルフィルメント by Amazon、楽天スーパーロジスティクス、STOCKCREW、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、auPAYマーケット、Amazon、makeshop、shopify、COLOR ME、BASE、Bcart、futureshop
LAUTREAMONT(ロートレアモン) to Hold 2026 Winter Fair, Give Away Original Brooches
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Women’s fashion brand LAUTREAMONT(ロートレアモン), operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, will hold a winter fair from November 11 to 23 and give away an original brooch to outerwear purchasers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Signs Supplier Agreement with Pianist Arisa Sorimachi
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ベースフード株式会社 has signed a supplier agreement with pianist Arisa Sorimachi and begun supporting her musical activities through the “BASE UP MUSIC PROJECT.”
Facts
Cumulative sales have surpassed 300 million bags
(As of March 2026)
The number of cumulative subscribers has exceeded 1 million
株式会社綿半ホームエイド is holding a food donation campaign at 綿半スーパーセンター塩尻店 to support the local cat rescue group もふもふ塩尻. Cat food will be donated when eligible products are purchased, and points will also be credited back when paying with a goca prepaid card.
Christmas Advent “Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City” Lighting Ceremony at 18:00 on Friday, November 13! New Interactive Attractions Include a Tree That Grows with Visitors’ Colors
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The lighting ceremony for “Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City” will be held at 18:00 on November 13, featuring an 11m-tall main tree and interactive attractions.
Sunstar Launches the “Sunstar Mouth-to-Body Health Institute,” Advancing Research into the Relationship Between Oral and Whole-Body Health with Researchers and Clinicians Worldwide, and Applying Scientific Findings to Prevention and Care
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Sunstar launched the global scientific platform “Sunstar Mouth-to-Body Health™ Institute” on November 3, 2026, to research the relationship between oral and whole-body health.
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
For over 30 years
Involving 170 people who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years
SBI日本少短 Begins System Integration with Rent Guarantor ナップ賃貸保証株式会社
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SBI日本少額短期保険株式会社 has begun system integration with ナップ賃貸保証株式会社, connecting its rent guarantee service with the “Nico” insurance contract management system via API to enable paperless processes and improve operational efficiency.
Facts
Capital: 55,000,000 yen
We have achieved system integration with 18 companies to date
Official wear and racing suits for the 2026-27 season completed
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Under a contract with the Ski Association of Japan, Mizuno produced official wear for Japan’s ski jumping, Nordic combined and cross-country teams for the 2026-27 season. The line uses proprietary materials such as “Techfill Breath Thermo” and “Berghtec EX” and comprises 11 items.
Prepare now for that “no way” scenario! “Where have anti-social forces gone? The ‘new underworld’ companies need to know about”
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The Corporate Leaders’ University, hosted by Mainichi Shimbunsha, will hold a lecture on November 26 featuring nonfiction writer 広末登. Titled “Where have anti-social forces gone? The ‘new underworld’ companies need to know about,” the lecture will explain the decline of organized crime groups and the shift toward semi-organized crime groups and illicit recruitment jobs, and discuss corporate risk management.
Demand is pouring in! Experience the spirit-medium ritual of Tsugaru’s itako here! Divination content supervised by shrine maiden 阿保詠子 is now available
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株式会社cocoloni began offering a Tsugaru itako spirit-medium reading service supervised by 阿保詠子 at “cocoloni占い館 Moon” on November 4, 2026.
Double the fun! Bringing health and entertainment together! FIT-EASY × Nakagawa Korona World! A large-scale location spanning more than 300 tsubo opens, offering the ultimate wellness experience! FIT-EASY Nakagawa Korona World has grand-opened
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フィットイージー株式会社 held the grand opening of “FIT-EASY Nakagawa Korona World” in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 4, 2026. The large-scale location spans more than 300 tsubo and offers a wellness experience combining amusement services and AI healthcare.
Kagoshima Prefecture’s 5th location: Gyms are changing from places to exercise into places you can enjoy visiting! Equipped with the prefecture’s first private-use bedrock bath (women only) and FIT-VOICE (health karaoke)! FIT-EASY Satsumasendai has grand-opened
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フィットイージー株式会社 held the grand opening of its 5th location, “FIT-EASY Satsumasendai,” in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, on November 4, 2026. It is equipped with the prefecture’s first private-use bedrock bath (women only) and FIT-VOICE (health karaoke), among other facilities, and offers amusement services for a monthly membership fee of 7,150 yen.
Ibaraki Prefecture’s 3rd location: Your own third place to get healthy while having fun! Equipped with golf, a sauna and the prefecture’s first FIT-VOICE (health karaoke)! FIT-EASY Hitachinaka Taiseicho has grand-opened
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フィットイージー株式会社 held the grand opening of the amusement fitness club “FIT-EASY Hitachinaka Taiseicho” in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, on November 4, 2026. Facilities include the prefecture’s first health karaoke system, “FIT-VOICE,” a sauna and simulated golf. Membership is available for a monthly fee of 7,678 yen.
【埼玉県】Enjoy the “Gi-1 Grand Prix—埼玉“高技専” Festival” on Monday, November 23 (holiday)!
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埼玉県 will hold the “Gi-1 Grand Prix” on November 23, where trainees from 県立高等技術専門校 will compete in skills. In addition to Japan’s first competition involving all trainees, the event will feature hands-on manufacturing activities and stage events.
埼玉県’s student employment support website “AI Tama Career” will be revamped on November 9, Reiwa 8, as a comprehensive job-search support site bringing together career information for young people.
PERSOL accelerates talent development to shift to an AI-first business model, launching the 5th term of “TECH UP CAMPUS”
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PERSOL Holdings will launch the 5th term of “TECH UP CAMPUS,” an upskilling course for employees, as it seeks to shift to an AI-first business model. Its main focus will be developing “AX skills”—the ability to redesign work using generative AI and AI agents—and more than 1,000 people applied.
Facts
The cumulative number of participants reached 2,156
Applications came from more than 1,000 employees
Revenue of 1.5558 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2026
Official uniforms provided for Japan’s freestyle skiing team for 2026-2027
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株式会社ゴールドウイン announced that it will provide official uniforms for Japan’s freestyle skiing team (moguls, ski cross and aerials) for the 2026-2027 season. This season, the jackets feature a load-distributing structure, and the design has been refreshed in black and white.
As the harvest season arrives, selected breads and bread accompaniments from 21 locations nationwide come together. “Select Bakery in たまプラーザ テラス 2026” will be held on November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday)
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カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社 and 株式会社atrio will hold “Select Bakery in たまプラーザ テラス 2026” at たまプラーザ テラス on November 7 and 8, 2026. Bakeries and bread accompaniments from 22 locations nationwide will take part, with limited-edition bread, a stamp rally, workshops and more.
A seminar titled “New Trends in the Game Industry and the Evolution of IP Business,” featuring Mutsuki Imamura of 合同会社デロイトトーマツ and Mie Kumagai of 株式会社KADOKAWA, will be held on Dec. 7, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on Dec. 7, 2026, on the theme of “New Trends in the Game Industry and the Evolution of IP Business.” Mutsuki Imamura of 合同会社デロイトトーマツ and Mie Kumagai of 株式会社KADOKAWA will speak about changes in market structure and KADOKAWA’s in-house-led IP game strategy.
《よこしん》presents: “Thank You for Another Thrilling Season in 2026! 横浜DeNAベイスターズ Time Deposit” Now Available
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横浜信用金庫 will launch the “Thank You for Another Thrilling Season in 2026! 横浜DeNAベイスターズ Time Deposit” to celebrate 横浜DeNAベイスターズ’ 2026 season. The offer is available for new deposits of at least 100,000 yen, with a total offering of 20 billion yen.
20 applicants pass the first screening for the “Fukushima Venture Award 2026” (Organizer: 福島県; Planning and Operations: エイチタス株式会社)
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20 applicants have been selected to pass the first screening (document review) for the “Fukushima Venture Award 2026,” planned and operated by エイチタス株式会社, and will advance to the second screening.
Facts
A total of 77 applications
Grand Prize (福島県 Governor’s Award): 200,000 yen in prize money
【rebake】A special loaf from a bakery somewhere arrives at your door. Sales begin for the “Stollen Surprise Delivery”
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合同会社クアッガ, which operates rebake, has begun selling the “Stollen Surprise Delivery,” which sends 1 stollen selected from those offered by 4 popular bakeries across Japan. It costs 2,450 yen (tax included) and is available as an e-gift.
Facts
4 popular bakeries across Japan
Price: 2,450 yen
98% satisfaction
At least 15 days until the expiration date from shipment
The story of pearls explored by ARTIDA OUD: the second “Pearl Journey” heads to Amakusa
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Jewelry brand ARTIDA OUD will hold an exhibition in November 2026 at its flagship store, THE ANOTHER MUSEUM, in Shoto, Shibuya, as the second installment of its journal project “Pearl Journey,” themed around Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, a pearl-producing region. The exhibition will feature and sell collaborative works with 本多沙映 and a new collection featuring Akoya pearls from Amakusa.
Facts
Nov. 2026
More than 120 islands of various sizes
The timeless span of 14 million years
For more than 450 years
Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
66,000 yen
165,000 yen
16,500 yen
9,900 yen
All 25 pieces
¥27,500
¥38,500
In 2010
Since 2013
Graduated in 2016
In 2021
Nov. 4 (Wed.)
Nov. 28 (Sat.)
Companies mentioned:ARTIDA OUD、株式会社EGBA、THE ANOTHER MUSEUM、武蔵野美術大学、ヘリット・リートフェルト・アカデミー
【Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture】DCM株式会社 and 市原市 plant 350 hydrangeas beside “Roadside Station Azu no Sato Ichihara” to create a local attraction
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市原市 and DCM株式会社 will plant 350 hydrangeas at the Urban Agriculture Center next to Roadside Station Azu no Sato Ichihara as part of a community initiative to plant a total of 700 over 2 years.
ぐるなび / Recurring revenue grew at a double-digit rate, exceeding expectations. The company completed its top priority for the current fiscal year—expanding its sales team—and got off to a strong start on its medium-term plan.
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株式会社ぐるなび announced its results for the first half of fiscal 2026, reporting revenue of 7.032 billion yen, up 10.3% year on year, driven by its core recurring-revenue services. Under its Medium-Term Management Plan 2028, it completed its top priority of strengthening its sales organization to expand its restaurant network and will move into a training and optimization phase in the second half.
Former キリンホールディングス Senior Managing Executive Officer Akira Iwasaki joins カタリス
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株式会社カタリス announced that Akira Iwasaki, former Senior Managing Executive Officer of キリンホールディングス, became a senior executive advisor effective Nov. 1, 2026. The appointment will strengthen expertise in procurement, production, logistics and production engineering, and enhance execution capabilities across 4 consulting areas.
Facts
Approximately 37 years with the company
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
The following 4 areas
Joined キリンビール株式会社 in 1989
Became a senior executive officer of キリンホールディングス in 2024
Winter brings 3 apples to discover. 3 seasonal, limited-quantity apple flavors debut Nov. 4 from 霧ト晴レ, the flavor tea brand delivered from the forest, from Kawane
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霧ト晴レ, a flavor tea brand operated by 株式会社植田園, will launch 3 seasonal, limited-quantity apple flavors exclusively through its online shop starting Nov. 4, 2026.
[bb.q オリーブチキン] A fragrant matcha latte generously topped with warabi mochi drizzled with black sugar syrup♪ The fourth installment in the bb.q premium drinks series, “Premium Black Sugar Matcha Latte,” makes its debut
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bb.q オリーブチキンカフェ, operated by ワタミ株式会社, will begin selling the fourth installment in its premium drinks series, “Premium Black Sugar Matcha Latte,” on Nov. 5, 2026.
Notice of launch of “Emergency Response Support” service
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AGS株式会社 has launched “Emergency Response Support,” a new offering under its ZENBOO IT operations outsourcing service to assist with investigation and response when cybersecurity incidents occur. In partnership with 株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ (BBSec), the service provides one-stop support, including 24-hour, 365-day intake and digital forensics.
Facts
Intake and support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
[ルイ·ヴィトン] New “Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel” joins the “Tambour Convergence” collection
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ルイ·ヴィトン has unveiled the new “Tambour Convergence Mirror Steel” watch, featuring a hardened stainless steel case and an in-house automatic movement. Price: 4,411,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Price: 4,411,000 yen (tax included)
37 mm diameter
8 mm thick
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 45 hours
Increases surface hardness by approximately 6 times
エムディー株式会社 releases “Cities with Different Sales Potential Even at the Same Population: Consumer Attraction Power Rankings,” an analysis of municipalities with populations of 50,000 or more
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エムディー株式会社 has released a white paper, “Cities with Different Sales Potential Even at the Same Population: Consumer Attraction Power Rankings,” comparing consumer attraction power across municipalities with populations of 50,000 or more based on retail sales, daytime population and foot traffic. Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward ranked first, with a score of 100.0.
Facts
Top 30 areas by consumer attraction power score
Total population: 66,680
Daytime population: 1,156,402
Annual merchandise sales: 1.43309 trillion yen
Original常住人口1人当たり販売額2,149.2万円
Day-to-night population ratio: 17.34
Weekday foot traffic from 9:00 to 21:00 as a share of population: 63.19
[Amazon Smile Sale | Nov. 4–12] Use your “usual arcade stick” on PS5 as is | EVO 2025 award-winning ultra-low-latency converter Brook Wingman FGC2 at a special sale price
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official Japanese distributor of Taiwan-based brand Brook, will offer the Brook Wingman FGC2, an ultra-low-latency converter that won the Product of the Year award at EVO 2025, at a limited-time special price during the Amazon Smile Sale (Nov. 4–12, 2026).
Facts
Nov. 4, 2026 (Wed.) 9:00
Nov. 12, 2026 (Thu.) 23:59
Compatible with more than 150 types of wired controllers
Notice of publication of アマダグループ Integrated Report 2026
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株式会社アマダ has published its Integrated Report 2026 on its official website. The report covers the Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, the introduction of a business unit system and sustainability initiatives.
Korean golf wear brand Fair Liar to hold a pop-up store for its 2026 fall/winter collection at 新宿タカシマヤ’s golf department
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Fair Liar, a golf wear brand from Korea operated by 株式会社COENSEN GLOBAL, will hold a limited-time pop-up store on the 9th floor of 新宿タカシマヤ from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, 2026, showcasing its fall/winter collection “Romantic Brilliance” and its “JAPAN LINE,” produced in Japan.
The PLAY UTILITY Fleece series features functional details. Enjoy a fall/winter coordinated look with a fleece jacket and pants.
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ROOT株式会社 began selling its fleece jacket, the PLAY UTILITY Fleece Full-Zip Jacket 2026, and pants, the PLAY UTILITY Fleece Pants 2026, on Nov. 4, 2026. The fleece fabric features anti-static and quick-drying properties.
Morishita Jintan strengthens quality governance and stable supply of capsules
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森下仁丹株式会社 will strengthen quality governance and its stable supply system by renaming the south building of its Shiga Plant (formerly MJ滋賀) and establishing a new capsule manufacturing line.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
Completion is scheduled for the second half of 2027
NeedsWell to exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, supporting physician work-style reforms and regional healthcare coordination with ORQIA Scheduler
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株式会社ニーズウェル will exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, to be held at the Sapporo Convention Center from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026, and will present ORQIA Scheduler, an AI solution that uses mathematical optimization technology to help create on-call shift schedules.
Tokyo Keiki Group supports 豊橋総合動植物公園(のんほいパーク) with a donation through the “Aigin SDGs Private Placement Bond” and sponsorship of an Asian elephant
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株式会社東京衡機 donated ¥100,000 to 豊橋総合動植物公園 through Aichi Bank’s “Aigin SDGs Private Placement Bond,” while its subsidiary, Tokyo Keiki Testing Machine, sponsored an Asian elephant.
Inspiring more people to cook and nurturing the chefs of tomorrow: “Oryori Studio TANEBI” launches in Shimbashi
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株式会社ミナデイン has formed a business partnership with 株式会社FoodNiche to launch “Oryori Studio TANEBI” in Shimbashi, Tokyo. The venture will offer cooking classes and a culinary school focused on training cooking professionals.
No. 04: [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture] Champagne aged in the Seto Inland Sea joins the lineup of Setouchi City hometown tax donation gifts!
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Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will begin offering “Setouchi Sea-Aged Champagne,” aged for about 9 months in the Seto Inland Sea using an oyster farming raft, as a hometown tax donation gift.
Customer assets held through brokerage exceed ¥10 billion about 2 months after the start of financial product intermediary services
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株式会社かぜ announced that customer assets held through its financial product intermediary services exceeded ¥10 billion about 2 months after the services began. The company is a joint venture between the Open House Group and Sora, and aims to contribute to Hokkaido by strengthening the recruitment and development of financial professionals.
“New Cash-Flow Strategies for an Era of Rising Interest Rates” seminars to be held in Osaka and Niigata
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株式会社トランザクション・メディア・ネットワークス will hold free seminars in Osaka and Niigata in November 2026 for small and midsize businesses and sole proprietors. The seminars are titled “New Cash-Flow Strategies for an Era of Rising Interest Rates That You Should Start Implementing Now!”
[Hokkaido only] Applications open for visits to preschools! FEILER Bear Liebe-kun Santa Surprise 2026!
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フェイラージャパン株式会社 is seeking participating preschools in Hokkaido for its “Santa Surprise” in December 2026, when FEILER Bear Liebe-kun will visit dressed as Santa Claus.
[Nov. 16, Good Color Painting Day] Unsure what color to choose for your exterior walls? Among 485 people who repainted, “white/ivory tones” came out on top at 46.0% [ヌリカエ総研]
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According to a survey conducted by the research team ヌリカエ総研 of 株式会社Re:Fact, among 485 people who had repainted the exterior walls of a detached house within the past 10 years, the largest share, 46.0%, chose white or ivory shades, while dark colors accounted for just 15.7% in total. The most common reason for changing colors was “to make the house look brighter” among those choosing white shades, and “to choose a color that makes dirt and fading less noticeable” among those choosing gray shades.
【ADERERROR】ADERERROR Announces 2026 Holiday Project; Unveils 1st Installment, “New Sow,” with Actor Byeon Woo-seok
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Global fashion brand ADERERROR has announced “New Sow,” a collection reinterpreting its “Sow” stitch artwork, featuring actor Byeon Woo-seok as part of its 2026 holiday-season campaign.
Facts
The 2026 holiday season
Starting Thursday, Nov. 5
From Friday, Nov. 6
Companies mentioned:株式会社FIVE SPACE JAPAN、ADERERROR
北海道浦河町 to participate in “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 北海道浦河町 has entered the “Regional Future-Building Award” category at “Furusato Tax—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026. Urakawa Town is advancing a project to build a monument for retired racehorses and is soliciting donations through the corporate hometown tax program.
Facts
About 3,000 thoroughbreds
98% of thoroughbred production nationwide
90% of them are in the Hidaka area, which includes Urakawa Town
“Movable architecture” appears at Daikanyama T-SITE! 株式会社Mobitect to hold a live demonstration of its “most-Trailer” mobile modular home from Nov. 9 (Mon.) to 15 (Sun.)
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株式会社Mobitect will hold a live demonstration of its “most-Trailer” mobile modular home at Daikanyama T-SITE from Nov. 9 to 15, 2026. The company will present a relocatable home that requires no building confirmation or foundation work, and will also run an official Instagram follow campaign.
“Le Goûter de Noël,” a holiday-season afternoon tea featuring an array of chocolate creations, arrives Nov. 17 (Tue.) from Paris-based chocolate specialist アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ
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Holiday-season limited offerings from Paris-based chocolate specialist アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ will include the afternoon tea “Le Goûter de Noël” and limited-edition cakes, starting Nov. 17.
Ad-Sol Nissin wins contract to develop Tokyo Gas energy engagement web app
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Ad-Sol Nissin won a contract to develop an energy engagement web app for Tokyo Gas’s “Battery Network Service” and began offering the official version in November 2026.
Facts
The official version began rolling out in November 2026
【October 2026 AI Search Survey】AI becomes the starting point for product selection; 81.4% use AI suggestions as a starting point for comparison
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According to an October 2026 AI search survey conducted by 株式会社フォーエム, 81.4% of people with experience using AI use its suggestions as a starting point for comparison, while “official websites” were the most trusted source when checking answers.
Facts
48.0% of respondents have felt uneasy or had questions about AI answers
76.5% of people with experience using AI said they look up or verify answers themselves
“The official website of the store or manufacturer” was the top choice at 44.2%
98.5% of people with experience using AI said they “want to continue using AI search”
A survey of 400 men and women aged 18 or older nationwide
Companies mentioned:株式会社フォーエム、AnyMind Group、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews
ブシュロン will relocate and reopen ブシュロン 伊勢丹新宿店 on Nov. 4, 2026. The store will have an expanded sales floor and offer jewelry, watches and more in a new space designed around the concept of “Art Deco and Japanese style.”
フリークアウト to exhibit “HAWK,” an AI copilot for social media ad management, at “DXPO Tokyo ’26 Fall”
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株式会社フリークアウト will exhibit at “DXPO Tokyo ’26 Fall,” taking place at Ariake GYM-EX from Nov. 19 to 20, 2026, and demonstrate “HAWK,” an AI copilot for social media ad management.
One of Little World’s largest-ever events! “Tohoku Delicacies Festival,” featuring cuisine and performing arts from 東北6県, starts Nov. 7 (Sat.)! <Aichi>
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The “Tohoku Delicacies Festival” will be held at 野外民族博物館リトルワールド in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6, 2026. The event will feature food from 6 Tohoku prefectures, traditional performing arts stage shows and a regional products fair.
Logly launches “mureo Pro,” a business-focused version of its AI ad management agent “mureo”
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ログリー株式会社 has launched “mureo Pro,” the paid version of its AI ad management agent “mureo” for businesses. The company handles the applications and reviews required to use the Google and Meta advertising APIs, allowing users to start managing ads simply by granting connection permission. Data is exchanged directly between users’ computers and the platforms, without passing through the company’s servers. Monthly fee: ¥45,000 before tax.
ABEJA implements AI agents for procurement and sales operations in IDOM’s used-car business
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株式会社ABEJA developed and implemented an AI agent using the “ABEJA Platform” to support procurement and sales operations in 株式会社IDOM’s used-car business.
Originalセラミック原材料メーカーの共立マテリアルグループが「LaKeel Online Media Service」を採用
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株式会社ラキール announced that 共立マテリアルグループ, a ceramic raw materials manufacturer, has adopted “LaKeel Online Media Service,” a video-based education service. The service will be available starting in October 2026 to all of its approximately 300 employees, with the aim of supplementing health and safety education and strengthening training record management.
Presented by audio critic 小原由夫: a listening event featuring “select recordings with great sound quality,” heard on high-end audio equipment, to be held at ホーム商会!
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DU BOOKS, the publishing division of 株式会社ディスクユニオン, will hold a talk and listening event at ホーム商会 on December 5 to mark the publication of “280 Masterpieces Selected by Audio Professionals for Their Sound,” supervised by audio critic 小原由夫.
【イー・ガーディアン株式会社】Launches “AI Monitoring Solution for IP Misuse” for IP holders
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イー・ガーディアン株式会社 will begin offering a beta version of its “AI Monitoring Solution for IP Misuse,” which monitors content misused through generative AI, to IP holders starting November 4, 2026. The first 5 companies can use it free of charge for 3 months.
“Tabisaki Nozei” launches in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southernmost tip of mainland Japan; offers the “e-Machi Platform” to solve regional challenges digitally
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株式会社ギフティ has adopted the “e-Machi Platform” digital platform in Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, and launched “Tabisaki Nozei” on October 20, 2026, offering digital vouchers as gifts in return for donations.
Facts
155 municipalities nationwide
The 14th municipality in Kagoshima Prefecture
9 local lodging facilities, restaurants, specialty product shops and other businesses
Equivalent to 30% of the donation amount
Amounts ranging from ¥5,000 to ¥5,000,000
Validity period: 365 days from the date of donation
Itoki launches “ITOKI OFFICE AI AGENTS,” a suite of 3 AI agents supporting AI-driven workplace management
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株式会社イトーキ will launch “ITOKI OFFICE AI AGENTS,” an AI-driven workplace management support solution, on November 4, 2026. The solution comprises 3 AI agents: “Facility Portfolio AI,” which supports site strategy; “Workplace Insight AI,” which supports office renovation projects; and “Space Matching AI,” which helps maximize utilization rates.
Facts
Launching on Nov. 4, 2026
A suite of 3 AI agents
The new lease accounting standard will apply to fiscal years beginning on or after April 2027
Presentation at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Animal Science
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Miyazaki University, 株式会社ユーグレナ, and あすかアニマルヘルス株式会 confirmed improvements in immune-related indicators and feed conversion in a trial feeding weaned piglets a diet containing Euglena. They presented the findings at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Animal Science.
“An immersive entertainment space where everyone’s favorite things come together and you discover new favorites”: GiGO launches new business format “GiGO FANDOM SQUARE”
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment announced that it will open “GiGO FANDOM SQUARE,” an immersive entertainment space, at “GiGO Aeon Mall Okayama” on November 20, 2026, as the first location.
“Hatsumimi Kaidan,” the only regular terrestrial TV program devoted to ghost stories, is finally launching a YouTube membership! Member-only videos featuring stories that cannot be told in regular episodes are also available!
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] The latest 2026 models all in one place! Western Japan's largest-scale watch festival, "PREMIUM WATCH EXPO 2026," opens Wednesday, November 4
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"PREMIUM WATCH EXPO 2026" will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting November 4, 2026, featuring displays of the latest models, talk shows, pop-up stores and more.
SHOW-WA & MATSURI to appear on the back cover and in the closing photo feature of "Monthly TV Guide"! A giveaway of photo cards featuring close-up shots of the pair has also been confirmed as a purchase bonus‼
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SHOW-WA & MATSURI will appear on the back cover and in the closing photo feature of the January 2027 issue of "Monthly TV Guide." HMV&BOOKS online customers will receive purchase bonuses including 6 types of photo cards and an exclusive bromide photo for those who buy the complete set.
Cyber Security Research Institute's AI-SOC platform "FastTriage" surpasses 500 cumulative corporate deployments, expands support for XDR
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティ総研 announced that cumulative corporate deployments of its AI-SOC platform "FastTriage" surpassed 500 as of October 15, 2026. The product has expanded its support for XDR in addition to EDR, with adoption growing mainly among small and medium-sized businesses.
Facts
As of October 15, 2026
Average of 5 minutes until initial response is completed
AI conducts initial assessments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Wrap yourself in warmth and moisture with every wear. Beauty innerwear "U NECK TOP SKIN+" and "LEGGINGS SKIN+," made with the new material "VITAVEIL™," launch November 4
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Beauty innerwear brand "peu a beaute," operated by キャデリートイノベーション株式会社, will launch "U NECK TOP SKIN+" and "LEGGINGS SKIN+," made with the new material "VITAVEIL™," on November 4, 2026.
Facts
November 4, 2026
18,700 yen
22,000 yen
5 consecutive years
Companies mentioned:Caddireat Innovation株式会社、キャデリートイノベーション株式会社、peu a beaute(プウアボーテ)、エステティック通信
November 13 (Friday): Accessory brand "LUNA EARTH" opens at Amu Plaza Kokura! A wide selection of accessories made with carefully chosen materials, from 330 yen (tax included).
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Accessory brand "LUNA EARTH," operated by 株式会社エンドレス, will open at Amu Plaza Kokura in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 13, 2026. Prices start at 330 yen (tax included), and the store will offer a wide selection of products designed with allergy concerns in mind.
A program commemorating the Sound Season: Co-produced with the UK's Barbican Centre, immersive sound exhibition "Feel the Sound." Ticket sales begin; participating artists and some exhibition details announced
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MoN Takanawa has begun ticket sales for "Feel the Sound," an immersive sound exhibition co-produced with the UK's Barbican Centre, and announced participating artists and some exhibition details. The exhibition opens on November 20, 2026, and will feature works by artists from Japan and abroad, including Ryuichi Sakamoto and Max Cooper.
Facts
3 new works
12 distinctive spaces
General admission: 2,300 yen
U25 (under 25): 900 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 350 yen
General admission: 2,500 yen
U25 (under 25): 1,100 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 550 yen
More than 1,500 plant varieties
Opened in 1982
Companies mentioned:一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、Barbican Centre、ブリティッシュ・カウンシル、J-WAVE 81.3FM、NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC]、David Watts inc.、株式会社術、ORIGINAL Inc.、株式会社ニッパチ製作所、シティ・オブ・ロンドン自治体、ロンドン交響楽団、ロイヤル・シェイクスピア・カンパニー、エンシェント室内管弦楽団、BBC交響楽団、Boy Blue、Darbar Arts, Culture and Heritage Trust、Serious、Doc'n Roll Film Festival、London Palestine Film Festival、Trafalgar Theatre Productions、ArtSticker
First earns the highest rating of 3 stars under the Shiga Biodiversity Initiatives Certification Program
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第一工業製薬 received the highest rating of 3 stars and an additional score of "+1" under Shiga Prefecture's Reiwa 8 fiscal year Shiga Biodiversity Initiatives Certification Program.
Achieving SDGs × DX at a laundromat! "Coin Laundry wash+ Meikai Store" reopens after renovation
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Meikai Store, the flagship location of the "wash+" laundromat chain operated by 株式会社wash-plus, reopened after renovation on October 31, 2026. The renovation included replacing small machines with medium-sized machines and installing a smart sneaker laundry machine. The store aims to achieve DX and SDGs by using the "smart laundry" IoT system.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
May 2021
Replaced 2 small machines with 2 medium-sized machines
"Did my child inherit my nearsightedness?" A parent and child's DNA reveals how nearsightedness risk is passed down
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株式会社seeDNA will add an assessment of nearsightedness risk to its "Parent-Child Bond" genetic testing service starting in November 2026. Nearsightedness is associated with genetic factors (heritability of 60–80%) and living environment. Comparing the DNA of a parent and child can reveal how genetic variants associated with a higher likelihood of nearsightedness are inherited.
Facts
36.07% of elementary school students
59.35% of junior high school students
71.51% of high school students
49.8% of the world's population
Nearsightedness heritability is 60–80%
The odds ratio is 1.53–2.13
It rose to 2.10–2.96
161 locations were identified
The risk reached as much as 40 times higher
700 DNA regions
Regarding 305 items
49,600 yen for 2 people, either a father and child or a mother and child
74,400 yen for 3 people, a father, mother and child
【いっちょう】A luxurious taste of autumn: “Chestnut and Hojicha Mont Blanc Desserts” make their debut! — 2 blissful Japanese-style Mont Blanc parfaits featuring tender chestnuts and fragrant hojicha now on sale —
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株式会社いっちょう will begin selling 2 varieties, the “Chestnut and Hojicha Mont Blanc Parfait” and “Mini Mont Blanc Parfait,” made with autumn favorites chestnuts and hojicha, at all locations starting Nov. 5.
Popular udon shops from across the prefecture gather on Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.)! The 12th Saitama Udon Fair will be held at BOAT RACE Toda!
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The 12th Saitama Udon Fair will be held at BOAT RACE Toda on Nov. 14 and 15, featuring 10 popular udon shops from across the prefecture and an appearance by YouTuber Takesho Rin.
【Amazon Smile Sale through 11/12】From doing it all alone to leaving it to the whole family — the Pokémon GO®-compatible “Ultra Catcher 4” auto-catcher, which connects to 4 devices simultaneously, is available at a special price.
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official Japanese distributor for Brook Gaming, is selling the “Ultra Catcher 4,” an auto-catch device for Pokémon GO that supports simultaneous connection to 4 devices, at a special price through Amazon Smile SALE.
Facts
Connects to 4 devices simultaneously
Up to 30 days of continuous use
November 4, 2026 (Wed.) 9:00
November 12, 2026 (Thu.) 23:59
Companies mentioned:ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc.
E6 series “アマネセルこまち” to run, convenient for trips home and outings to northern Tohoku and Hakodate
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JR東日本 will operate the group-only special Shinkansen “アマネセルこまち” on Dec. 27, 2026. It will depart Tokyo Station, spend the night at Ichinoseki Station, then head toward Morioka and Akita.
Facts
Night of Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026
Departs Tokyo Station at 21:44
Arrives at Morioka Station at 6:23
Arrives at Akita Station at 8:45
Reserved standard-class seat plan: 22,000 yen
Green Car plan: 29,000 yen
NewDays 500-yen voucher
Companies mentioned:JR東日本、株式会社 JR 東日本びゅうツーリズム&セールス、NewDays