【Z-kai Classroom】“Z-kai Shingaku Kyoshitsu” ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Rankings for “High School Entrance Exam Cram Schools, Greater Tokyo, Tokyo.”
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株式会社Ｚ会エデュース's “Ｚ会進学教室” ranked No. 1 for the 9th time, and for the 2nd consecutive year, in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Rankings for “High School Entrance Exam Cram Schools, Greater Tokyo, Tokyo.”
Facts
2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Rankings
won No. 1
Ranked No. 1 for 2 consecutive years (9th time overall)
Survey respondents: 9,060 people
Companies (services) surveyed: 41 services
Companies mentioned：株式会社増進会ホールディングス、株式会社Ｚ会エデュース、Ｚ会グループ、オリコン株式会社、株式会社oricon ME
堺市 and 堺DX推進ラボ will hold a DX promotion seminar for small and medium-sized businesses, consisting of 3 sessions, starting Nov. 25, together with 経済産業省近畿経済産業局.
【Free webinar】“Breaking Away from Tightly Coupled Systems: A System Modernization Strategy for Manufacturing” to be held by エイチビーラボジャパン on Nov. 19 (Thu.)
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株式会社エイチビーラボジャパン will hold a free webinar on Nov. 19, 2026, explaining the role and limitations of AI in renewing core systems in the manufacturing industry.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Over a period of 30–40 years
15:00–16:00 (JST)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチビーラボ ジャパン、エイチビーラボ ジャパン、HBLAB、株式会社HBLAB JAPAN
【During the season when infectious diseases are a concern】An introduction to “the basics of infectious diseases” and “key prevention tips” to help protect your health!
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A press release from 日本赤十字社神奈川県支部 introducing basic information on infectious diseases such as influenza and norovirus, along with 5 preventive habits including handwashing, gargling and wearing a mask.
Military uniforms’ practical design, reimagined. HEATH launches the N-1 deck jacket “PIQUE,” with a limited “BLACK PIQUE” colorway in which everything from the outer fabric to the fleece lining is black.
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HEATH株式会社 has launched the original “N-1 Deck Jacket ‘PIQUE,’” a reimagining of the N-1 deck jacket adopted by the U.S. Navy in 1943, as well as the limited “BLACK PIQUE” colorway, which is entirely black.
Give shape to your feelings for someone special through words and art. アスカネット to exhibit at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event”
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株式会社アスカネット will exhibit at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event,” to be held at Hiroshima City Small and Medium Enterprise Hall on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, with displays and live sales demonstrations of items including “Namae Bun” and “Drawing Portrait Canvas.”
TUTTI INDUSTRIES, which aims to make the joy of making things accessible to more people, launches “ツッチーコントローラーキットMARKⅠ,” an electronics kit that can be used with PC games, on Nov. 2
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As a project operating at 100BANCH, TUTTI INDUSTRIES launched “ツッチーコントローラーキットMARKⅠ,” an electronics kit compatible with PC games, through スイッチサイエンス on Nov. 2, 2026. It is priced at 3,300 yen, with 50 sets available for a limited time.
Participation confirmed in the Ashbourne residential development project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (458 units in total)
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Mitsui Fudosan has decided to participate in the Ashbourne residential development project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, comprising 458 homes, as a joint venture with パラマウント社.
Facts
458 homes in total
A site of approximately 15,000 m²
Sales scheduled to begin in December 2026
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.、マレーシア三井不動産株式会社、Paramount Corporation Berhad、パラマウント社
New Year’s cards for the Year of the Goat, designed by popular illustrator 「ヨモギ田リョオコ」, go on sale November 2, 2026!
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株式会社光陽社 began selling New Year’s cards for the Year of the Goat, designed by popular illustrator 「ヨモギ田リョオコ」, at LOFT stores nationwide and on Amazon on November 2, 2026.
アイラト wins the Regional Revitalization Award at the 21st Nippon New Business Creation Awards for fiscal 2026!
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アイラト株式会社 won the Regional Revitalization Award in the Entrepreneur Division of the 21st Nippon New Business Creation Awards, organized by 公益社団法人日本ニュービジネス協議会連合会. As a startup originating from 東北大学, it has developed and commercialized software that uses AI to automate radiation therapy planning, reducing the time required from approximately 6 hours to approximately 30 minutes.
The first collaboration between the TV anime Ranma 1/2 and the PowerPro App is now underway
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント launched the first collaboration between its mobile game Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyu (PowerPro App) and the TV anime Ranma 1/2 on November 4. Characters, newly recorded voice lines, various gacha draws and events will be featured.
New asphalt for road paving, “Mina Fortis HX,” combines durability and workability
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出光興産 will launch “Mina Fortis HX,” an asphalt for road paving that combines durability and workability, on November 5, 2026. Its proprietary technology strengthens the bond with aggregate, improving water resistance and pavement strength.
岩倉建設株式会社 to establish “AX Management Strategy Office” in preparation for the physical AI era, strengthening companywide AX promotion in partnership with 株式会社NEDLAB
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岩倉建設株式会社 will establish an “AX Management Strategy Office” under the direct supervision of the president in preparation for the physical AI era, and will strengthen its companywide AX promotion structure in collaboration with 株式会社NEDLAB.
Facts
Scheduled to be established on December 1 of the same year
株式会社ファーメンステーション became the first Japanese company to join MISTA, an innovation platform for the food industry, and exhibited at an event hosted by the platform on October 22 U.S. time. It has also opened a U.S. office in San Francisco.
[Recboo] Releases a “Chaos Map of Boutique Agencies” specializing in industries and occupations
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株式会社ノックラーン has released a “Chaos Map of Boutique Agencies,” organizing agencies specializing in particular industries and occupations into 9 categories through Recboo, its mid-career recruitment support service for startups.
A “Kaga roasted tea footbath” is coming to the 倭物やカヤ Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District store! A footbath cafe in a historic old house opens November 13
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倭物やカヤ, a Japanese goods brand operated by 株式会社アミナコレクション, will open a “Kaga roasted tea footbath cafe” on November 13, 2026, at a renovated store in the Kanazawa Higashi Chaya District area, housed in an approximately 200-year-old traditional building.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
An approximately 200-year-old traditional building
Regarding the conclusion of the business of ITOCHU Oil Exploration (BTC) Inc.
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On August 25, 2026, JOGMEC approved the conclusion of the business of ITOCHU Oil Exploration (BTC) Inc., a subsidiary of Itochu Corporation, sold its shares to Itochu Corporation and ended its support.
Orthodontic costs: Is “under 400,000 yen” a realistic hope? 大阪矯正歯科グループ compares satisfaction and post-treatment changes by price range
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An analysis of the findings from the “Orthodontic White Paper 2026” survey conducted by 医療法人真摯会大阪矯正歯科グループ. While 78.3% of people who have never had orthodontic treatment said they hoped to spend no more than 400,000 yen, 58.3% of those with experience paid at least 660,000 yen. By price range, satisfaction was high at 91.4% even among those who spent no more than 400,000 yen, but the higher-priced group reported greater improvements in function and oral care, and more people in that group said treatment had been difficult.
Facts
78.3% of people who have never had orthodontic treatment
Hope to spend “no more than 400,000 yen” on orthodontic treatment
Among those who have actually undergone orthodontic treatment...58.3% paid at least 660,000 yen
58.3% paid at least 660,000 yen
Even among those who spent no more than 400,000 yen, 91.4% said they were glad they had orthodontic treatment
November 5–29, 2026: Turning station-front shopping centers into “gateways to the community” where people can discover local attractions, STELLA ART EXHIBITION 2026 to be held at ビーンズ戸田公園
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発, working with 戸田マルシェ・ステラアート and others, will hold STELLA ART EXHIBITION 2026 from November 5 to 29, 2026, at ビーンズ戸田公園, a shopping center directly connected to JR Toda-Koen Station.
November 10 is “Elevator Day”: Notice of a campaign promoting the safe use of elevators and escalators
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一般社団法人日本エレベーター協会 will conduct a nationwide campaign promoting the safe use of elevators and escalators in conjunction with “Elevator Day” on November 10, 2026, with support from 国土交通省. The campaign will include displaying posters and stickers and holding street promotions, as well as a survey on the association’s website, with book cards offered as prizes.
OPENREC, which operates mellow-fan, a super app seamlessly connecting digital and in-person experiences, from everyday fan support to public recording sessions and exclusive events, raises funds. Total funding reaches 3.8 billion yen
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株式会社OPENREC, which operates the fan community platform mellow-fan, raised 1.4 billion yen through a third-party allotment of shares to いよベンチャーファンド8号投資事業有限責任組合, 日本グロースキャピタル投資法人 and JPインベストメント地域・インパクト1号投資事業有限責任組合, as well as borrowing from financial institutions. Total funding reached 3.8 billion yen.
TKP makes effective use of a building at the Shibuya Miyamasuzaka intersection ahead of redevelopment
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株式会社TKP has put the basement level and floors 1 through 5 of the Kobayashi Building, at the Shibuya Miyamasuzaka intersection ahead of redevelopment, to effective use as TKP Shibuya Miyamasuzaka. On Nov. 1, 2026, it opened コンステラウンジ 渋谷駅前 by TKP, combining a coworking lounge and rental meeting rooms. TKP will also operate rental meeting rooms and event spaces on the 4th floor, and will work with スペースモール, a subsidiary of its subsidiary スペースマーケット, to offer rental spaces on the 5th floor.
NHK will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from Nov. 18 to 20, in collaboration with 一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会 (JEITA), showcasing the latest technologies, examples of AI applications and VR experiences.
The lineage of Iekei ramen shop「王道家」comes to Roppongi.「王道乃印 飛道家」opens Friday, Nov. 6
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Iekei ramen specialty restaurant「王道乃印 飛道家」will open in Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2026. It carries on the tradition of 王道家 and serves rich pork-bone soy sauce broth.
Qualifies for the national competition for the 3rd consecutive year: “The 65th National Telephone Customer Service Contest in Fukuoka”
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Three representatives from Hokkaido, Gunma and Aichi of アルティウスリンク株式会社 will compete in the “65th National Telephone Customer Service Contest,” held in Fukuoka on Nov. 13. This marks the 3rd consecutive year of participation and the first time multiple representatives have competed.
Japan-EU cooperation toward comparing the Security Requirements Conformity Assessment and Labeling Scheme (JC-STAR) with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) gathers momentum
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経済産業省 and 独立行政法人情報処理推進機構 (IPA) signed a memorandum of cooperation with 在欧日系ビジネス協議会 (JBCE) and the StandICT.eu Secretariat to strengthen cooperation in a working group conducting technical comparisons between JC-STAR and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Facts
Publication date: November 4, 2026
On Monday, October 26, in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium
IPA began operating JC-STAR in March 2025
In the EU, the CRA entered into force in December 2024
Requirements for reporting vulnerabilities and incidents have applied since September 2026
The main cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements are scheduled to apply from December 2027
In Japan, too, as announced by 経済産業省 in August 2024
JC-STAR began mutual recognition with the UK PSTI Act in January 2026
In June of the same year, it began mutual recognition with Singapore's CLS (Cybersecurity Labeling Scheme)
Industrial product comparison and sales service “Metoree” launches its largest-ever promotion from November, with TV commercials featuring Nozomi Sasaki (including the final episode of “VIVANT”) and train advertising on major JR首都圏 lines
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ZAZA株式会社 will launch its largest-ever campaign for its industrial product comparison and sales service “Metoree” from Nov. 7, 2026, combining TV commercials featuring Nozomi Sasaki with train advertising on major JR首都圏 lines.
株式会社りらいぶ and professional baseball pitcher Kosei Takahashi jointly develop functional wear for sports
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株式会社りらいぶ has signed a partnership agreement with professional baseball pitcher Kosei Takahashi to jointly develop functional wear for sports. The development will incorporate perspectives from DKIII, the lifestyle brand led by Takahashi, and include sleeveless and compression wear.
Facts
5 million garments sold to date
As of the end of February 2026
Aggregation period: July 1, 2019–February 28, 2026
[Media Advisory] A region where adolescents and young people can be themselves: “Let’s expand places for adolescents” national caravan in Tohoku
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NPO法人ユラギト will hold the “広げよう、思春期の居場所” national caravan in Tohoku at 仙台市戦災復興記念館 on Nov. 23, 2026. Young people who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake during adolescence, high school students, government officials and school personnel will take part in discussions about the shortage of places for adolescents and ways to expand them in local communities.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
300 people involved in places of belonging nationwide
HYBE posts record quarterly results as BTS tour impact and “multi-home, multi-genre” strategy pay off
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HYBE recorded revenue of 1.5257 trillion won and operating profit of 188.5 billion won in its third-quarter results for fiscal 2026, setting new records. The impact of BTS’s tour and the “multi-home, multi-genre” strategy paid off, delivering strong results across performances, physical and digital music, and merchandise and licensing.
Facts
Revenue of 1.5257 trillion won
Operating profit of 188.5 billion won
Operating margin of 12.4%
Cumulative revenue of 3.674 trillion won
Cumulative operating profit for the first 3 quarters of 417.9 billion won
Revenue of 726.8 billion won from the performance division alone
Achieved revenue of 282.8 billion won
Recorded record revenue of 334.6 billion won
Cumulative album sales topped 4 million copies
Total merchandise sales reached 2 million items
Companies mentioned：HYBE、株式会社HYBE JAPAN、HYBE AMERICA、HYBE MUSIC GROUP
Four cast members, including Nana Owada, who has around 1 million total social media followers, star in the short drama 「いつかOOOになる私たち #いつなに」, an original IP from OOO Entertainment, streaming from Nov. 4
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株式会社BitStar announced that its original short drama 「いつかOOOになる私たち #いつなに」 from its women creators’ label, 「OOO Entertainment」, will begin streaming on Nov. 4, 2026. Four cast members, including Nana Owada, will appear, and corporate tie-ins are also planned.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
More than 5.5 million cumulative accounts
More than approximately 7,200 people are using the service
Kunieda Shingo and Sawa Homare, recipients of the People’s Honor Award, and actor Mari Hoshino to attend the 「Doronkoパラリンアートカップ 2026」 awards ceremony
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一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構 will hold the awards ceremony for 「Doronkoパラリンアートカップ 2026」 on Nov. 18, 2026. Kunieda Shingo, Sawa Homare and others will attend, and the winning works will be announced from among 513 submissions.
Facts
Nov. 18, 2026
A total of 513 works
First-time applicants account for approximately 70%
This 10th-anniversary edition as well
4 Paralympic gold medals
More than 50 Grand Slam titles
Licensed childcare centers at approximately 200 locations nationwide
Approximately 3,000 employees
Approximately 10,900 facility users
Approximately 400 people have registered from across the country
TripX: Cumulative number of properties using the AI platform 「Tripbox」 for accommodations tops 50
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株式会社トリップエックス, an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, announced that the cumulative number of properties using its AI platform 「Tripbox」 for accommodations topped 50, about 1 and a half years after the company was founded in April 2025.
Facts
Topped 50 properties
Since its founding in April 2025
In about 1 and a half years
Approximately 42.68 million international visitors to Japan
The Pokémon card specialty online pack lottery 「オリポケ」 grand opens on Nov. 1, 2026
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株式会社MMM grand opened 「オリポケ」, an online pack lottery specializing in Pokémon cards, on Nov. 1, 2026. Opening promotions include free gacha draws and discounts of up to 90% off.
Partnering with 「阪急阪神 未来のゆめ・まちプロジェクト」 to encourage everyday actions to protect nature along the railway lines
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株式会社モアクト is running a campaign from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, in partnership with 「阪急阪神 未来のゆめ・まちプロジェクト」, promoted by 阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社, to protect nature along the railway lines.
株式会社スタンダード will open 「カラオケ GLANZA新宿靖国通り」, the 4th location of its high-end karaoke brand for working adults, 「KARAOKE GLANZA」, on Nov. 7, 2026. The venue will have 15 rooms, charge by the room, and offer systems including JOYSOUND and DAM.
「CJS2号ファンド」, aiming to help entrepreneurs solve regional challenges, reaches final close
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地域と人と未来株式会社 announced the final close of 「CJS2号ファンド」, whose formation it announced in October 2025. The fund is approximately 3 times the size of its predecessor, 「CJS1号ファンド」, which totaled 1.73 billion yen. It will accelerate investment in startups working to solve regional challenges by expanding investment and partnership opportunities nationwide, collaborating with local governments and universities, and forging strategic partnerships with the Decarbonization Initiative and Japan Post Capital, among others.
Facts
Total: 1.73 billion yen
Approximately 3 times the size
Spanning 44 prefectures
A nationwide network of approximately 24,000 post offices
10-year term
Companies mentioned：地域と人と未来株式会社、Central Japan Seed Fund、CJS1号ファンド、CJS2号ファンド、地域と人と未来 CJS2号投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社脱炭素化支援機構、JICN、日本郵政キャピタル株式会社、Counterpart Ventures、Counter Club、株式会社秋田銀行、株式会社ASNOVA、iKEYAKUホールディングス株式会社、株式会社伊予銀行、SGインキュベート第3号投資事業有限責任組合、西部ガス、NTPホールディングス株式会社、株式会社大垣共立銀行、川口物産株式会社、株式会社ギフティ、岐阜トヨペット株式会社、京銀FOF1号投資事業有限責任組合、京都キャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社綺麗創造ホールディングス、KKT合同会社、株式会社サーラコーポレーション、敷島製パン株式会社、シンニチ工業株式会社、鈴与商事株式会社、ちゅうぎんインフィニティファンド3号投資事業有限責任組合、ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社中日新聞社、中部電力株式会社、東海テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社名古屋銀行、日本ガス株式会社、星が丘グループ、株式会社三井住友銀行、株式会社ゆうちょ銀行、ユナイテッド株式会社、株式会社義津屋
Turning music into video, and taking it to the next stage. Artist support service 「Lirimo」 officially launches on Nov. 1
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株式会社サンクチュアリ officially launched 「Lirimo」 on Nov. 1, 2026, a subscription service for singers and artists that creates vertical lyric videos for social media from audio tracks and lyrics. The STANDARD plan costs 14,800 yen per month and allows users to create up to 10 videos monthly. The company is also preparing artist support initiatives, including event support and auditions for commercial appearances, with a view to launching them around December 2026.
「吟剣詩舞プラス」 schedule announced! An evening performance at 日本武道館 where tradition meets contemporary culture
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公益財団法人日本吟剣詩舞振興会 announced the schedule and performers for 「吟剣詩舞プラス」, to be held at 日本武道館 on Nov. 10, 2026. The evening will open with a special performance by 鈴華ゆう子, and special admission is priced at 1,000 yen.
[Survey Release] 33% of trucking companies with 1 location have their own website; ハコプロ launches free website creation feature
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ハコプロ, a trucking company search site operated by 株式会社LIGO, will launch a free AI-powered website creation feature on November 4, 2026, following survey results showing that just 33% of trucking companies with 1 location have their own website.
Facts
61% of trucking companies with multiple offices have a website
“Make Some Noise, Sensibility: Arts Exhibition Crossing the Boundaries of Art Vo.2” to be held in Ginza ★Press briefing and preview for media on opening day, Tuesday, November 17, at 11 a.m.★
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株式会社AJクリエイト will hold “Make Some Noise, Sensibility: Arts Exhibition Crossing the Boundaries of Art Vo.2” in Ginza from November 17, 2026, advocating for the promotion and social implementation of “arts employment” through “arts and welfare collaboration.”
Facts
Original11月17日（火）～22日（日）
Total number of works on display: approximately 30
The statutory employment rate for private companies was raised to 2.7%
インディゴソリューションズ株式会社 and 株式会社テックピット expand collaboration from sales agency relationship to strategic business partnership
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インディゴソリューションズ株式会社 and 株式会社テックピット are expanding their collaboration from a sales agency relationship to a strategic business partnership, providing talent development and recruitment support using SkillDB.
Facts
SkillDB, with skills data on more than 120,000 people
Adopted by 1 in 4 of the top 20 companies by SI sales
アボット launches “Volt™ PFA System,” a pulsed field ablation treatment system for atrial fibrillation
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アボットメディカルジャパン has begun sales of “Volt™ PFA System,” a pulsed field ablation (PFA) system for treating atrial fibrillation. Clinical trials confirmed shorter procedure and stay times compared with general anesthesia, demonstrating high efficacy and safety.
Drawing goes beyond the page. The scenery before your eyes becomes a canvas: “Draw on the World!” AR drawing app “コトバブル” gets a complete revamp
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株式会社パイロットコーポレーション will completely revamp its AR handwriting app “コトバブル” on November 4, 2026, adding a new stamp feature, “クゥポン!” It will also launch a collaboration project with “たけしまりん回廊,” a seawall art project in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, starting November 8.
Facts
The app will be revamped on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
A collaboration project with “たけしまりん回廊,” a seawall art project in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, will run starting Sunday, November 8
A project to create ocean-themed art on an approximately 260-meter stretch of seawall along Marine Road
“mikke LIVE” will begin offering audio streaming, which lets users broadcast using only their voice, on a limited basis starting Wednesday, November 4. It will also begin airing short dramas officially authorized by the service operator.
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Live streaming service “mikke LIVE” will begin offering audio streaming, which lets users broadcast using only their voice, on a limited basis starting November 4, 2026, and will also begin airing short dramas by accounts officially authorized by the service operator.
[Tokyo’s Tama Area] Autumn foliage illuminations to light up the evenings in Kodaira and Tachikawa! A variety of events, including brewery openings and stamp rallies, taking place around the region
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多摩観光推進協議会 announced on November 4 event information for autumn foliage illuminations, brewery openings, stamp rallies, and other events taking place in Tokyo’s Tama area from November onward. A variety of events organized by local governments and tourism associations will be held in Kodaira, Tachikawa, Hamura, Fussa, Musashimurayama, and 稲城市.
Facts
More than 100 Japanese maples at Hagiyama Park
Event date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
A ginkgo-lined avenue approximately 300 meters long
[Co-hosted by Sapporo City and リージョンズ] People with firsthand experience discuss 2 career paths to Sapporo: changing jobs and transferring within a company | Held in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, on Wednesday, November 11
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“SAPPORO CAREER SESSION No. 3,” co-hosted by リージョンズ株式会社 and Sapporo City, will be held in Tokyo on November 11, 2026. The event will offer career information based on the experiences of U-turn and I-turn guests and data on job-change support.
Facts
43.0% were in their 40s or older
Previous annual income of ¥7 million or more
A total of 57 people attended the previous 2 events
Of the 26 respondents, 88% said they were “satisfied” or better
一般財団法人あしなが育英会 confirmed as a participant in “Furusato Tax Donation—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Thursday, November 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 一般財団法人あしなが育英会 will participate in “Furusato Tax Donation Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026.
German wine 2026 vintage: wine grape harvest volume on par with the previous year
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ドイツワイン・インスティトゥート (DWI) announced that Germany’s wine production in 2026 is estimated at 7.7 million hectoliters, on par with the previous year but 10% below the 10-year average. Quality is rated very high, although results vary by region.
Facts
7.7 million hectoliters
10% below
Approximately 2.3 million hectoliters
Approximately 2.1 million hectoliters
Will increase by 12%
8％
5% less
Approximately 1 million hectoliters
Increase by 3%
Fall 12% short
Increase by 10% or more
Approximately 610,000 hectoliters
Approximately 326,000 hectoliters
20% fewer
Companies mentioned：ドイツワイン・インスティトゥート、DWI、German Winegrowers' Association、destatis、Mohr-Gutting醸造所、Wines of Germany
【Ehime, Matsuyama】アート不動産 launches “SUMiTAS Vita 南斎院町,” an integrated development and residential land sales project comprising 8 lots!
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株式会社アート不動産 has launched “SUMiTAS Vita 南斎院町,” an integrated development and residential land sales project comprising 8 lots on a site of more than approximately 350 tsubo in Minamisa-incho, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The first phase will offer 4 lots of residential land with no building conditions.
Facts
All 8 lots
Site area of more than approximately 350 tsubo
Phase 1
4 residential land lots with no building conditions
Dentsu Lab Tokyo, which develops experiences through technology, to hold “Dentsu Lab Tokyo OPEN LAB 2026” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, where visitors can experience 18 R&D prototypes, including new works
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Dentsu Lab Tokyo will hold “Dentsu Lab Tokyo OPEN LAB 2026” at Dentsu Hall on Nov. 18, 2026, and showcase 18 R&D prototypes, including new works.
Facts
All 18 prototypes
11 new works
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Priority seating for the first 200 attendees
Companies mentioned：Dentsu Lab Tokyo、味の素株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、株式会社ZOZO NEXT MATRIX本部、ラムダ技術部
Third-party verification of biomass power sustainability completed — Providing evidence of sustainability needed to demonstrate compliance with RE100 technical criteria and supporting customers’ environmental reporting
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NTT Anode Energy and 株式会社レノバ have completed third-party verification at 4 power plants under a scheme to assess and verify the sustainability of biomass power generation. This gives customers evidence to demonstrate compliance with RE100 technical criteria.
Facts
Applied at 4 power plants
Kanda Biomass Power Plant (Fukuoka Prefecture, capacity: 75.0 MW)
Sendai Gamo Biomass Power Plant (Miyagi Prefecture, capacity: 75.0 MW)
Omaezaki Port Biomass Power Plant (Shizuoka Prefecture, capacity: 75.0 MW)
Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant (Tokushima Prefecture, capacity: 74.8 MW)
Akita Biomass Power Plant (Akita Prefecture, capacity: 20.5 MW)
Ishinomaki Hibarino Biomass Power Plant (Miyagi Prefecture, capacity: 75.0 MW)
Seiko Solutions supports a premium travel experience in the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “Supreme Class” with its mobile ordering service
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Seiko Solutions has begun offering a mobile ordering service via dedicated tablets for private compartments in the top-tier “Supreme Class” on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, which JR Central and JR West will launch on Oct. 1, 2026. The service area for mobile ordering in Green Cars has also expanded to the Sanyo Shinkansen.
【サバース】New “GOOD HOPE®” ring featuring a rare Southern African pink diamond at its center goes on sale “PINK Diamond from Southern Africa”
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The diamond brand サバース, developed by UCHIHARA Group, began selling its new “GOOD HOPE®” ring featuring a rare natural pink diamond from Southern Africa at its center on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
0.76ct Fancy Orangy Pink VS2 Radiant
0.24ct Fancy Intense Purplish Pink VS1 Cushion
0.30ct Fancy Orangy Pink SI1 OV
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
The mine closed in 2020
Since its launch in 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社サバース、UCHIHARA Group、サバース、SABIRTH、ガレリア UCHIHARA、UCHIHARA GROUP
六名駅 in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, gets new secondary station name “ララシャンスOKAZAKI迎賓館”
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アイ・ケイ・ケイホールディングス-operated wedding venue ララシャンスOKAZAKI迎賓館 has signed a naming rights partnership with 愛知環状鉄道株式会社, and 六名駅 has been given a secondary station name. An unveiling ceremony was held on Sept. 25, Reiwa 8, and collaborative events, including weddings aboard trains, are planned for a limited period.
TSUNAGU’s proposed “Jewelry Remodeling to Connect Your Sentiments”
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As-meエステール株式会社 introduces TSUNAGU, its jewelry remodeling service, which transforms jewelry inherited from parents to suit today’s lifestyles. The service emphasizes “passing it on” rather than selling it, and a web booking campaign is underway.
Tokyo Christmas Market welcomes its official character, “Kushumaru”!
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東京クリスマーマーケット実行委員会 announced the launch of its official character, “Kushumaru.” It also shared an outline of the 2026 event and information on LINE sticker sales.
JPF sponsors NIPPON OPEN 2026, involving athlete Yuki Kushima
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株式会社JPF will sponsor the mountain bike downhill event NIPPON OPEN 2026, to be held in Nagano Prefecture in November 2026, as a silver sponsor. It will support Yuki Kushima, who is overseeing the event course.
株式会社プロテクス featured in the 2026 edition of the “Good Practices Collection” for the Manufacturing Contracting Business Certification System (GJ Certification System)
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株式会社プロテクス has been featured in the 2026 edition of the “Good Practices Collection” for the Manufacturing Contracting Business Certification System (GJ Certification System), a project commissioned by 厚生労働省.
Facts
2026 edition of the Good Practices Collection
Certified as a “certified excellent and appropriate business operator” under the system in 2023
From basic stances to clearing obstacles! “BMX Challenge” held in Toyama City
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株式会社JPF, commissioned by Toyama City, held the “BMX Challenge” at NiXスポーツアカデミーサイクルパーク on October 3, 2026. 8 participants tried activities including basic stances and clearing obstacles.
The Meiji Yasuda J2 League match “ジュビロ磐田 vs RB大宮アルディージャ,” to be held at Yamaha Stadium on November 21, 2026, will be staged as the “SALA Group Match ～Sustainability Day～,” with the SALA Group as title sponsor. Sustainable initiatives will include an EV display, locally sourced menus and collection of used cooking oil.
Top creator Zendo Yamada, with more than 1 million social media followers, teams up with Victor Entertainment’s music information site MiQQe (Mikke)!
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Creator Zendo Yamada, managed by 株式会社ライブドア, and MiQQe (Mikke), a music information site operated by Victor Entertainment, are collaborating to mark the site’s 5th anniversary.
フォションホテル京都 Meets Amaou: Amaou season returns this year. An afternoon tea featuring Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture launches on January 9, 2027.
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フォションホテル京都 will serve afternoon tea featuring Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture from January 9 to April 16, 2027.
The migration event “Miyagi Life: First Step Day,” featuring all 35 municipalities in 宮城県 and 9 local companies, will be held on November 21 at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho, Tokyo.
《 Athlete School Dispatch Project Nationwide “Athleach” 》 Athletes and para-athletes who have excelled in sports, including Olympic medalists and former professional baseball players, visit schools across the country as physical education teachers!
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The Athlete School Dispatch Project Nationwide “Athleach,” organized by スポーツ庁, features Beijing Olympic medalists and former professional athletes delivering special classes at schools across the country.
Facts
More than 1,100 elementary, junior high and high schools and special needs schools
Roborock launches its new flagship robot vacuum, Roborock Saros 20 Flow, featuring the SpiraFlow 2.0 system that keeps its roller mop clean even while cleaning
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Roborock will launch the new flagship robot vacuum Roborock Saros 20 Flow, featuring the SpiraFlow 2.0 system that mops floors while washing its roller mop, at ヤマダデンキ and ヤマダウェブコム starting November 18, 2026.
Facts
Up to 240 rotations per minute
Pressing force of up to 15N
Two-tier obstacles with a combined height of up to 8.8cm※3
Body height: 8.98cm
270mm-wide roller mop
Powerful suction of up to 36,000Pa※4
Cleaning coverage expanded by up to 30%※5
Hot water up to 100℃※8
No need to empty the dustbin for up to 65 days※9
Suggested retail price: 263,780 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Beijing Roborock Technology Co.,Ltd.、Roborock、ヤマダデンキ、ヤマダウェブコム、IDC、Alexa、Siri、Google Home
Roborock launches the new robot vacuum Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Flow, which thoroughly cleans room corners with a roller mop and 2 side brushes
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Roborock will launch the new robot vacuum Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Flow, equipped with an extendable roller mop and reversible side brushes, on November 18, 2026. The suggested retail price is 199,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Expanded by up to 30%※1
Powerful suction of up to 35,000Pa
Up to 240 rotations per minute
Pressing force of up to 15N
Just 8.98cm tall
Lifts by up to 15mm
Temperature of up to 75℃
63℃ warm-air drying
Automatic dust collection for up to 65 days※7
More than 280 types※8 of small items on the floor
Suggested retail price: ¥199,000 (tax included)
Providing services to more than 22 million households
Holding a Talk Event with Takuya Haneda, Japan Canoe Slalom National Team Athlete — Self-Management and the Power to Take on Challenges in an Era of Change
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チューリッヒ生命保険株式会社 will host a talk event featuring Takuya Haneda of the Japan Canoe Slalom National Team, focusing on self-management and the power to take on challenges.
Autumn Special Light-Up Event “Chizan Koyo-zuki” at 智積院 in Kyoto Opens Nov. 7! Tickets on Sale Through ＥＸ旅先予約!
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The autumn special light-up event “Chizan Koyo-zuki” will be held from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6, 2026, at 智積院, the head temple of 真言宗智山派 in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. The event will feature around 3,000 bamboo lights and mist effects. Priority-admission tickets are on sale through ＥＸ旅先予約 from ＪＲ東海.
Facts
Starting Saturday, November 7, 2026
Through Dec. 6 (Sun.)
Around 3,000 bamboo lights
More than 60 million total SNS views
Price: ¥6,500 (tax included; food and drinks included)
Gather, connect, and unwind. The participatory Sengoku-era event “Samurai Ninja Festival 2026,” for the whole family to enjoy, is coming!
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愛知県 will hold “Samurai Ninja Festival 2026” on Nov. 29, 2026, at the prefectural Odaka Ryokuchi Park. The program is expected to include performances by samurai and ninja groups, hands-on activities, and a collaboration with SK E48.
[Menu Updated Nov. 4] Ishikawa Soul Food “Saburobei” Makes Popular Collaboration Items Permanent Menu Fixtures! More Lunch Options, Too
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株式会社SU-BEE will revamp the lunch set meals and main menu at its 5 Saburobei locations starting Nov. 4, 2026, making its collaboration items with イトメン and スギヨ permanent menu fixtures.
Facts
Loved for 75 years
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Selling 2,817 meals
Chanpon Noodles ¥450
スギヨ Premium Crab-Flavored Fish Cake and Mozuku Vinegar ¥380
Adult Chicken and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot + Favorite Saburo Set ¥1,290
Young Chicken and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot + Favorite Saburo Set ¥1,390
Highland Pork and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot + Favorite Saburo Set ¥1,540
Young Chicken Karaage with Yurinchi Sauce Set Meal ¥1,100
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] 11 Days Surrounded by World-Class Craftsmanship and Aromas! “Bread Festival: Boulangerie Expo” Opens Nov. 13 (Fri)
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The “Bread Festival: Boulangerie Expo,” taking place for 11 days from Nov. 13, 2026, at あべのハルカス近鉄本店, will feature live demonstrations and sales by top chefs, limited-edition collaboration breads, doughnuts, sweets, and more.
Makoto Motozawa of バンビシャス奈良 suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the game on Nov. 1 and underwent surgery. He has been diagnosed with a recovery period of 6 months, and the team will support his rehabilitation.
Beauty brand Her lip to BEAUTY, produced by Haruna Kojima, to hold a limited-time cafe event at LATTEST, an espresso bar in Omotesando, Tokyo
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株式会社heart relation’s beauty brand Her lip to BEAUTY will hold a limited-time cafe event at LATTEST, an espresso bar in Omotesando, Tokyo, starting Nov. 10, 2026. The event will offer collaboration drinks inspired by the new shade of LIP TO LOVE SERUM, as well as limited-edition items.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
¥3,850 (tax included)
¥980 (tax included)
10% OFF
¥4,400 (tax included)
¥2,200 (tax included)
¥13,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社heart relation、Her lip to BEAUTY、LATTEST、Café de Herme、House of Herme、Her lip to、ROSIER by Her lip to
Collaboration Campaign Announced for “My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax” and the “Ekimemo!” Series
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株式会社モバイルファクトリー will launch a collaboration campaign between the location-based game “Ekimemo!” series and the anime “My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax” starting Dec. 4, 2026.
“Lumina Flora: A Garden of Dancing Flowers,” a Winter-Only Enchanted Garden of Light and Video
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“Lumina Flora: A Garden of Dancing Flowers,” a special area at Bihoku Hillside National Government Park produced by TSP太陽株式会社, opened on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Opened on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Open through Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
株式会社YOUTRUST to Hold “HR Executive Summit ENTAKU - Roundtable 2027 -,” an Invitation-Only Conference for Business Leaders and HR Executives, for the First Time
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株式会社YOUTRUST will hold “HR Executive Summit ENTAKU - Roundtable 2027 -,” an invitation-only conference for business leaders and HR executives, for the first time on Feb. 18 and 19, 2027, at HAPPO-EN CLUB FLOOR in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Around 100 people will attend to share discussions and practical insights on business management and human resources. Tetsuhito Soyama of 株式会社サイバーエージェント will serve as special adviser.
株式会社アイスリーデザイン Changes Company Name to “Aitria株式会社”
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株式会社アイスリーデザイン will change its company name to “Aitria株式会社” effective Nov. 4, 2026. The new name represents the 3 forces of Design, AI, and Engineering, and the company will promote digital transformation support through AI-driven development.
[Speaking on Tuesday, Nov. 17] UPWARD: Reducing the burden of SFA data entry and moving toward sales management that focuses on actions, not just results
猿田彦珈琲 will launch limited-time holiday-season drinks from Nov. 1, including White Truffle Caramel Latte/Milk and Amaretto Ginger Gelatte. The 2026 version of Holiday Blend is also on sale during this period.
ハイアール launches RAKOOTA (Rakūta), a fully automatic washing machine designed to reduce the work of doing laundry and make everyday life more comfortable
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ハイアールジャパンセールス株式会社 will launch 6 models of the fully automatic RAKOOTA (Rakūta) washing machine, designed to reduce the work of doing laundry and make everyday life more comfortable, starting Nov. 18, 2026.
A day connecting with nature on an autumn farm. Supporting the family event “Stargazing in the Winter Night Sky and Taro-Digging Experience: Let’s Discover the ‘Wonder’ of Nature,” to be held Saturday, Nov. 14
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株式会社ビクセン will support the family event “Stargazing in the Winter Night Sky and Taro-Digging Experience,” to be held in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2026, by providing telescopes and offering a guide to the starry sky.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
15:00～20:30
Adults (high school students and older) ¥4,000
Children (junior high school students and younger) ¥2,000
Details revealed for Vantan School Festival 2026 × “Monster Hunter”! Immerse yourself in the world through 4 collaboration projects, including a café serving “Monster Hunter meals” such as the “Grand Hunt Hunter’s Meat Rice” and limited-edition T-shirts designed by students
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株式会社バンタン announced a collaboration with 株式会社カプコン’s game “Monster Hunter” at Vantan School Festival 2026, to be held at 5 schools nationwide on Nov. 14, 2026. The 4 projects include a puzzle-solving activity, a café with limited-edition menu items, and sales of T-shirts designed by students. Organizers expect about 10,000 visitors.
[SHEIN search trend survey released!] Christmas preparations are ramping up!
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SHEIN analyzed in-app search data from Oct. 12–18, 2026, and found an increase in Christmas-related keywords and a resurgence of the Y2K fashion boom. It also discussed its on-demand production model and noted that its major “#SHEIN1111” sale is underway.
Facts
Up to 95% off eligible items
Start production with small batches of 100–200 items
Companies mentioned：SHEIN、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、ROMWE、LYSMO
Technology development to create renewable energy from vegetable oil manufacturing byproducts selected for an NEDO public solicitation project
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Nisshin OilliO Group was selected for an NEDO public solicitation project and will develop and demonstrate oil-fat-specific methane fermentation technology using oil residue, a byproduct of vegetable oil manufacturing, in an industry-academia collaboration.
Oizumi Kojo wins in 2 categories—Company and Product—at the “ASIA VEGAN AWARDS 2026,” which recognizes countries across Asia.
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株式会社大泉工場 won in 2 categories—the Company category and the Product category (_SHIP KOMBUCHA and planet rolls)—at the “ASIA VEGAN AWARDS 2026,” which recognizes countries across Asia. To mark the achievement, it will hold a 10% off campaign on all products on its official online site from Nov. 4 to 13.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
10 days
10% OFF
Capital: ¥20,000,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社大泉工場、_SHIP KOMBUCHA、planet rolls、1110 CAFE/BAKERY、BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE、CAMPUS、Goodnature、FUTURE FUN FOOD
Yojiya, a Kyoto-born lifestyle brand operated by 株式会社よーじや, will open the limited-time shop “Yojiya Flat” at 丸広百貨店川越店 in Saitama Prefecture from Nov. 18 to 24, 2026. Products on sale will include the Nemuri Warm Care Oil and the limited-quantity “Yojiya Christmas Coffret 2026.”
[YSL BEAUTY] Limited holiday-season additions arrive in the popular “YSL Make Me Blush” collection: cream blush and a Couture Face Palette.
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YSL BEAUTY is bringing 3 limited-edition cream blushes from its popular “YSL Make Me Blush” collection, along with a Couture Face Palette, for the holiday season. Launch planned for November 2026.
APAMAN株式会社 has announced the birth of Kushumaru, the official character of the Tokyo Christmas Market. The company supports the event’s organization and promotion, and related LINE stickers have also been released.
FMヨコハマ’s “Midnight Music Cafeteria” celebrates its 10th anniversary! Hidetake Mukai and Yutaka Matsushige to perform together in Yokohama for 1 night only!!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of FMヨコハマ’s popular radio show “Midnight Music Cafeteria,” a special performance titled “The Impermanence of Hell” by the show’s DJs, Yutaka Matsushige and Hidetake Mukai, will be held at KT Zepp Yokohama on Dec. 13, 2026.
“TRANSIT AUTUMN PAIRING 2026”: The perfect relationship between autumn flavors and delicious wine.
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トランジットグループ has launched “TRANSIT AUTUMN PAIRING 2026,” a special webpage celebrating pairings of seasonal autumn ingredients and wine. The pairings at 8 locations across Japan were supervised by Kenta Narisawa and are presented through 2 approaches: “harmony” and “contrast.”