Why gochujang now? Italian culinary researcher Bellissimo sees potential for “next-generation fermented food” in Korea
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In October 2026, Bellissimo Francesco, president and CEO of 株式会社ビリオネア, took part as a Global Chef in the 21st Sunchang Fermented Soybean Festival, held in Sunchang, South Korea. He spoke about gochujang’s potential as a next-generation fermented food and its uses in Japan and international markets.
How far can physical AI automate construction sites? Kudan to hold seminar on the cutting edge ＜12/9・Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス will hold a seminar on construction DX by Reiko Asano of Kudan Corporation at イプロスAI-産業World 2026, taking place at Tokyo International Forum on December 9 and 10, 2026.
＜THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026＋Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka＞ November 7 (Saturday), ACROS Fukuoka: venue-only seminar by exhibitor 株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a special lecture exclusive to the venue at THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026＋Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka, taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on November 7, 2026. The seminar will be presented by exhibitor 株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート, with capacity for 30 people. The event is organized by the company and 株式会社西日本新聞社.
＜THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026＋Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka＞ November 7 (Saturday), ACROS Fukuoka: venue-only seminar by exhibitor 株式会社ファミリーコーポレーション
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a venue-only seminar on investing in secondhand apartments by 株式会社ファミリーコーポレーション at THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026＋Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka, taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on November 7, 2026.
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, we signed the “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Achieving Sustainable Local Public Transportation in Kyushu and Related Matters” (hereinafter, the “Agreement”).
A total of 32 projects have announced their adoption to date.
The Kyushu MaaS Council was established in April 2024 to address these challenges.
Starting in January 2027, raising the starting monthly salary floor for career advisers with no prior experience to 360,000 yen—strengthening investment in people and promoting reskilling and job-change support
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株式会社walk-on will raise the starting monthly salary floor for career advisers with no prior experience to 360,000 yen starting in January 2027, aiming to strengthen recruitment and employee development.
株式会社sai X aid to participate in the Furusato Tax Future Creation AWARD2026, to be held on 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 株式会社sai X aid, which supports AI development, will participate as a cooperating company in the Furusato Tax Future Creation AWARD2026, to be held on November 19, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Donations totaling more than ¥1 trillion
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム、株式会社sai X aid
Get a New Year's card from your favorite idol or character! More than 120 designs across 12 titles, including newly drawn illustrations from popular anime
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株式会社キタムラ will begin accepting orders on November 4, 2026, for its “A New Year's Card for You” service, which delivers New Year's cards from popular anime and characters for the 2027 New Year. The service features more than 120 designs across 12 titles, priced at 880 yen (tax included).
Facts
12 titles in total
More than 120 designs
880 yen (tax included)
November 4, 2026
Jan. 1, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社キタムラ、カメラのキタムラ、スタジオマリオ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.、viviON Inc.、講談社、ABC-A、東映アニメーション、TOMY
Minami Minegishi, Ogata of Panther and Yamazaki of Aiseki Start launch new YouTube show “Money Matters You Can't Ask Your Mom Friends About,” tackling parenting and money
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松井証券 launched the new YouTube show “Money Matters You Can't Ask Your Mom Friends About” on November 2, 2026, featuring Minami Minegishi, Ogata of Panther and Yamazaki of Aiseki Start. Ahead of the launch of Children's NISA, the show aims to help parents address concerns about money and asset management.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
“Children's NISA” in January 2027
About 70% of parents
4 sessions in total
6 children
Survey of 1,200 people with children aged 17 or younger
[Vocaloid music label “KARENT” release information] 23 titles set for release from October 29 (Thu.) to November 4 (Wed.)!
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KARENT, the Vocaloid music label operated by Crypton Future Media, released 23 titles from October 29 to November 4, including songs marking MEIKO's 22nd anniversary.
[8th location in Fukuoka Prefecture] FIT-EASY makes working out enjoyable, even for those who don't like exercise, with a large sauna, private ganbanyoku rooms, FIT-VOICE and more. FIT-EASY Wajiro to hold grand opening on November 17 (Mon.)
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フィットイージー株式会社 will hold the grand opening of FIT-EASY Wajiro in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 17, 2026. The location features entertainment amenities including a large sauna and private ganbanyoku rooms, and will offer a free membership fee and permanent discounts as opening promotions.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Permanent 550-yen (tax included) discount on monthly membership fees
Enjoy the irresistible combination of chewy noodles and rich pork-bone soy sauce in a cup of ramen! “Seven Premium Chuka Soba Tomita-supervised Pork Ramen” set for relaunch on November 10 (Tue.)
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will relaunch “Seven Premium Chuka Soba Tomita-supervised Pork Ramen” on November 10. It has also revamped and relaunched “Seven Premium Gold Chuka Soba Tomita Rich Pork-Bone Seafood Chinese Noodles” as of October 27.
ビルボードジャパン announced “billboard classics Koji Tamaki LEGENDARY SYMPHONIC CONCERT 2027 ‘Destiny,’” a concert tour featuring Koji Tamaki and an orchestra. The tour will include 22 performances across 11 prefectures in 2027, including arena shows in 3 cities: Kanagawa, Hyogo and Okinawa. All seats are reserved, priced at 15,000 yen (tax included).
On terrestrial TV debate show “Abunai Nippon,” Takeda Tsuneyasu's proposed “Hop, Step, Jump Law” passes with 93% support!? A heated debate over measures to tackle the declining birthrate, with payments increasing for each child
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In the first episode of TV Osaka's special program “Abunai Nippon,” a proposed pronatalist bill by Takeda Tsuneyasu, the “Hop, Step, Jump Law” (10 million yen for the 1st child, 20 million yen for the 2nd child, and so on), passed with 93% support in a viewer poll.
Learn how to use Word in the generative AI era! What are Word's original strengths? Free “Word Skills for the AI Era” seminar to run from November to December (6 sessions in total)
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar, “Word Skills for the AI Era,” from November to December to teach participants how to use Word in the generative AI era. The seminar will consist of 6 sessions.
SK本舗 begins taking preorders for 84 Formlabs products; Form Studio 1 starts at ¥160,710, including tax
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フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社 began taking preorders for 84 Formlabs products on November 4, 2026. Form Studio 1 will be sold starting at ¥160,710, including tax; the arrival date has not been determined.
〈THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka〉 November 7 (Saturday), Acros Fukuoka: Venue-only exhibitor seminar by 株式会社NBG
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a special lecture by 株式会社NBG exclusively at the venue during “THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” which will take place at Acros Fukuoka on November 7, 2026.
〈THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka〉 November 7 (Saturday), Acros Fukuoka: Venue-only exhibitor seminar by 株式会社SYNS
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a seminar by 株式会社SYNS exclusively at the venue during “THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” which will take place at Acros Fukuoka on November 7, 2026.
【A new model for regional healthcare】From going to a dialysis clinic 3 days a week to the option of living independently at home. Comprehensive support from chronic kidney disease prevention through home peritoneal dialysis.
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医療法人社団杏生会文京根津クリニック is launching a regional healthcare partnership model offering comprehensive support from chronic kidney disease prevention through home peritoneal dialysis. A “Home Healthcare Partnership Seminar,” hosted by 株式会社ヴァンティブ, will be held on November 20, aiming to reduce the burden of clinic visits for dialysis patients and curb medical costs.
A dream collaboration by Japanese whisky’s “二大レジェンド”! “Fukushima Whisky Tasting Seminar & Talk Event”
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“Fukushima Whisky Tasting Seminar & Talk Event,” featuring Suntory honorary chief blender Seiichi Koshimizu and Whisky Culture Institute representative Mamoru Tsuchiya, will be held at Lacopa Fukushima on November 22, 2026. Admission is ¥16,000, and capacity is 150 people. Bottles associated with Suntory and the Whisky Culture Institute will be provided, with cooperation from サントリー株式会社.
【Create your company’s standards revision schedule in 30 minutes】Practical seminar on planning backward from the audit date to be held on November 5
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株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング will hold a practical seminar on November 5 to help participants create a schedule by working backward from the audit date in preparation for revisions to the ISO9001/ISO14001 standards.
Shibukawa City, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and BRJ hold press conference on social experiment using next-generation mobility
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BRJ株式会社 is conducting a social experiment using next-generation mobility as a project selected by the Japan Tourism Agency, in partnership with Shibukawa City and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. The experiment includes test rides on three-wheeled electric board seats and electric-assist bicycles, with the aim of addressing transportation gaps in rural areas and ensuring safe operation.
“Wars are born in the minds of people”—Today, November 4, is UNESCO Charter Day. The Japan UNESCO Association Federation promotes peacebuilding through education and culture
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公益社団法人日本ユネスコ協会連盟 announced that it will promote the principles of the UNESCO Charter and strengthen peacebuilding activities through education and culture in recognition of UNESCO Charter Day on November 4.
Notice Regarding Capital and Business Alliance with 伊藤忠商事株式会社; Issuance of New Shares and Disposal of Treasury Shares by Third-Party Allotment to the Company as the Planned Allottee; and Partial Transfer of Shares by Managing Shareholders
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株式会社アドウェイズ has entered into a capital and business alliance with 伊藤忠商事株式会社 and will issue new shares and dispose of treasury shares through a third-party allotment to the company, as well as transfer shares held by its managing shareholders. This will increase 伊藤忠商事株式会社’s ownership stake, with the aim of expanding business in the digital marketing sector.
【ヴイエー】Holiday collection launches November 4 (Wednesday), featuring limited-edition chain rings and necklaces with sparkling diamonds
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Jewelry brand va (ヴイエー) will launch its holiday collection on November 4, 2026. The collection includes limited-edition chain rings and necklaces featuring diamonds and cubic zirconia, with some items available at special prices for a limited time.
【For all industries】“Blending spices” naturally fosters interaction across roles and seniority—Leiクッキング offers a training program for all companies
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Leiクッキング株式会社 has begun offering corporate team-building training centered on spice blending and making keema curry. The program aims to foster interaction and mutual understanding across roles and seniority.
Custom-built “campus management systems” tailored to each school’s operations
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株式会社WIT provides custom-built “campus management systems” tailored to the operations of universities, junior colleges, vocational schools and high schools. It is also offering free consultations on school operations to the first 5 schools.
Facts
Limited to the first 5 schools
The initial consultation is free for 30 minutes
Representative Shinichi Fujita has 24 years of experience as a university lecturer
Speaking at the Sakanoue Cloud Fair 2026, an AI exhibition in Okayama. AI Studio Japan created the opening video with AI. Discussing generative AI video. Special benefits are available as a TapNow partner.
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AI Studio Japan will take part in the Sakanoue Cloud Fair 2026, to be held at the Okayama Convention Center on November 5, 2026, by producing the opening video and participating in a panel discussion. It will also offer special benefits to attendees through the AI creative platform TapNow.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
More than 15 cloud tools
More than 500 sign-ups
Approximately 3-minute opening video
500 Tapies
1,500 Tapies
More than 35 generative AI models
More than 150 countries and regions
83rd Venice International Film Festival
32-hour AI video production hackathon
A total of 160 teams participated
Companies mentioned：エーアイスタジオジャパン株式会社、ネットリンクス株式会社、株式会社サードスコープ、NNA株式会社、Tamar AI Inc.、CreatorLabo
Presenting the latest research findings at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine
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株式会社EXORPHIA will present research findings on the mechanisms of action and efficacy of extracellular vesicles derived from umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-EV) in improving embryo developmental potential at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine, to be held in Akita Prefecture on November 5 and 6, 2026.
“柴田産業 presents Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata” opens Saturday, November 7! Special guest Yoshikazu Mera to appear. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony.
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“柴田産業 presents Christmas Market in the City of Light, Hakata” opens at the JR Hakata Station Square on November 7, 2026. Featuring special guest Yoshikazu Mera, the event will celebrate Christmas through all five senses.
<THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Nov. 7 (Sat.) Venue-exclusive exhibitor seminar by 株式会社UKCapital
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a special seminar by 株式会社UKCapital exclusively at the venue during THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka, taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on November 7, 2026.
[7 days until the event!] 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO East in Tokyo 2026 — Latest information on featured exhibitors, special events and seminars
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The 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO East in Tokyo 2026, organized by the Organic Forum Japan (OFJ), will begin on November 12, 2026, with 221 companies exhibiting across 227 booths. Admission is 1,000 yen.
<THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka> Nov. 7 (Sat.) Venue-exclusive exhibitor seminar by Jグランド株式会社
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン announced that Jグランド株式会社 will hold a venue-exclusive seminar at THE GOLD ONLINE Festival 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka, taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on November 7, 2026.
Autify moves vulnerability management from “finding” to “verifying and fixing,” launches Autify Security early access program
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オーティファイ株式会社 has launched an early access program for Autify Security, which uses AI to support the process from vulnerability detection through remediation and re-verification.
Facts
830 cases in the half-month through October 16
Original9月1か月分（303件）の約2.7倍に達しています
In 2025, more than 40,000 vulnerability-related records were registered in the IPA Vulnerability Information Database (JVN iPedia)
西武秋田店 will simultaneously hold 3 events from November 20: a sweets showcase featuring anko and sweet potatoes; “Lightning Inazuma American Casual Market,” an American casual fashion event organized by ヘリテージ社; and “Inazuma Burger Fest,” a hamburger festival featuring food trucks. The events aim to attract a broad range of visitors and bring more activity to the area around the station.
[Survey of 280 men and women] 56% spend their days off alone, but 49% would ideally spend them with a partner! How do you spend your days off?
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A survey of 280 men and women by ワクワクメール found that the largest share, 56%, spend their days off alone, while 49% said their ideal day off would be spent with a partner, accounting for nearly half. This contrasts with the actual figure of 9%.
For small and midsize businesses short on time and staff: 船井総研 and IPROS to hold a “PULL-style sales DX” seminar <Dec. 9 · Free to attend>
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株式会社イプロス and 株式会社船井総合研究所 will jointly hold a seminar on PULL-style sales DX for small and midsize businesses at IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026, taking place at Tokyo International Forum on December 9 and 10, 2026.
The long-awaited new-season game photos are here! The 3rd release of “Fan Photo” goes on sale Nov. 1 (Sun.)!
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SeaHorses Mikawa will begin selling the 3rd release of “Fan Photo” game photos on Nov. 1, 2026. They can be purchased at セブン-イレブン multi-copy machines through Dec. 31.
[ウェスティンホテル東京] A 4-month “strawberry extravaganza” featuring more than 20 kinds of desserts at a time in a light-filled space: “Strawberry Dessert Buffet”
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ウェスティンホテル東京 will hold the “Strawberry Dessert Buffet,” featuring strawberries as the star, at its international restaurant ザ・テラス from Dec. 28, 2026, through Apr. 30, 2027. Its pastry boutique, パティスリー・バイ・ウェスティンホテル東京, will also hold a “Strawberry Fair,” selling 5 kinds of seasonal strawberry cakes.
MangaChat, which uses a Tohoku University patent, receives a DBS財団 grant of 250,000 SGD (approximately 30 million yen)
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MangaChat Global Pte. Ltd., which uses a Tohoku University patent, has received a grant of 250,000 SGD (approximately 30 million yen) from DBS財団. The company is developing an AI health screening function in collaboration with Tohoku University and パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社 through IPHatch® in Sendai. It has been adopted by 163 institutions in Singapore, Taiwan and elsewhere, and currently has more than 150,000 users. It is also moving forward with an MOU with 株式会社アーテック and joint research with Tohoku University’s Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer.
Facts
Approximately 30 million yen
163 educational institutions, NPOs and medical institutions
More than 150,000 users
Companies mentioned：MANGACHAT GLOBAL PTE. LTD.、Piece Future、東北大学産学連携機構、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、DBS財団、株式会社アーテック、東北大学 加齢医学研究所、国立台湾大学医学部DATA (NUS医学部DATA)
Custom-built “campus management systems” tailored to each school’s operations
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株式会社WIT is offering a customized “on-campus management system” tailored to the operations of universities, junior colleges, vocational schools and high schools. It is also offering free consultations on school operations to the first 5 schools.
The 13th Nara Grand Tea Gathering: Juko Tea Ceremony
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奈良市役所 has announced the 13th Nara Grand Tea Gathering, the Juko Tea Ceremony, named after the Muromachi-period tea master Juko. It will be held at eight temples and shrines and other venues in 奈良市 in February 2027, with approximately 2,000 visitors expected. Special programs will also be held, including advance lottery ticket sales, sets available exclusively through hometown tax donations, and a cocktail event by 道人金子 of LAMP BAR.
Facts
Approximately 2,000 people
6,000 yen (without refreshments)
8,000 yen (with refreshments)
5,000 yen
220,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：奈良市役所、奈良市、奈良市観光協会、(株)阪急交通社、楽天ふるさと納税、吉城園、LAMP BAR
ohpner provides a large LED advertising truck as an on-site display at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” using “plotty,” an AI camera-based crowd-flow measurement service, to visualize visitor movement
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ohpner株式会社 is providing a large LED advertising truck as an on-site display at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” organized by エバーリッジ株式会社, and is working to visualize visitor movement using “plotty,” an AI camera-based crowd-flow measurement service from RUIVOS Technologies.
株式会社ゴールドオンライン has announced that 地主フィナンシャルアドバイザーズ株式会社 will hold a venue-only seminar at “THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026.
Celebration orders now available from customers who cannot visit in person. Remote champagne and drink ordering system “Rimocyan” officially launches
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株式会社ERIA officially launched “Rimocyan” on Nov. 1, 2026, a system that lets customers who cannot visit in person order champagne and drinks remotely for delivery at the venue.
株式会社ゴールドオンライン has announced that K-innovate株式会社 will hold a venue-only seminar at “THE GOLD ONLINE Fest 2026 + Nishinippon Shimbun @ Fukuoka,” taking place at ACROS Fukuoka on Nov. 7, 2026.
Norimitsu Hamaoka, representative of Predirection, to appear with Panasonic Holdings Group CHRO Tatsuo Kinoshita at “Learning from Panasonic’s Transformation: The CHRO’s Power to Break Through!” hosted by the Global HR Juku on Nov. 6
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Norimitsu Hamaoka, representative of 合同会社プリディレクション, will appear at “Learning from Panasonic’s Transformation: The CHRO’s Power to Break Through!,” an event hosted by 一般社団法人グローバル人事塾 on Nov. 6, 2026. Panasonic Holdings Group CHRO Tatsuo Kinoshita will also appear. Capacity is 50 people, and the general admission fee is 3,000 yen.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
18:00〜21:00
Capacity: 50 people
General admission: 3,000 yen
The 274th
Companies mentioned：合同会社プリディレクション、パナソニック HD グループ、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、一般社団法人グローバル人事塾、株式会社SHIFT、リクルート、面白法人カヤック、日本GE、GEジャパン、メルカリ、P&Gジャパン
[箱根ガラスの森美術館] “Abete,” a Christmas tree made with approximately 150,000 pieces of crystal glass and not to be missed in a lifetime, arrives Nov. 1! Special nighttime hours until 19:00 on Saturdays and during the Christmas season
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“箱根ガラスの森美術館,” operated by Hakone Glass no Mori Resort, a subsidiary of ダイコク電機株式会社, has lit “Abete,” a Christmas tree approximately 10 meters tall made with approximately 150,000 pieces of crystal glass. To mark the museum’s 30th anniversary, special nighttime hours will be offered for a total of 10 days in November and December.
Expanded support for victims of the “Central Nepal landslide disaster” (donations now being accepted)
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特定非営利活動法人ジャパン・プラットフォーム (JPF) has announced an expansion of its support program for the central Nepal landslide disaster, with activities running through May 16, 2027. The budget is 380 million yen, but funds are insufficient, and donations are being solicited.
Insignary launches free tool insignary-chk to scan for PHP and Node.js vulnerabilities
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Insignary has released insignary-chk, a free tool that can check for vulnerabilities in the PHP and Node.js runtimes known as PHP2Shell and Node2Shell.
Facts
[Nov. 4, 2026: Excerpted translation of a press release from Toronto, Canada]
Official service launches for Alchemist Code: Port Masters! Pre-registration surpasses 100,000, with a launch celebration campaign!
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K3 Studio, the game studio of 株式会社KMS, officially launched its new RPG Alchemist Code: Port Masters on Nov. 4, 2026. Following the game's pre-registration total surpassing 100,000, it is distributing rewards, releasing a promotional video featuring Natsuki Hanae and Inori Minase, and holding various campaigns.
Discovering island healthcare on Tokunoshima and Amami Oshima—from urban nurses to island nurses! Study tour event to be held on islands home to World Natural Heritage sites ＜For nurses and midwives＞
Setagaya's designer rental apartment building the trias rokakoen in Ashikōen wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The designer rental apartment building the trias rokakoen in Setagaya, developed by 株式会社diff, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The series has now won the award for 2 consecutive years.
アトラグループ establishes joint venture SIbot with RBB to sell and support the deployment of humanoid robots and develop a “data factory” for generating training data
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アトラグループ株式会社 and RBB株式会社 have established a joint venture, SIbot株式会社, to sell and support the deployment of humanoid robots and develop a “data factory” for generating training data.
キングソフト to exhibit at Hospitality Tech EXPO, showcasing live demos of AI robots and the latest security and digital transformation solutions
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キングソフト株式会社 will exhibit at the 1st Hospitality Tech EXPO, held at Ariake GYM-EX from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, showcasing live demonstrations of AI service robots and the latest security and digital transformation solutions.
[LINE Yahoo] LINE MUSIC's official LINE account to stream a pre-broadcast talk show and a behind-the-scenes live stream for Best Hits Kayosai 2026
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LINEヤフー株式会社 announced that it will stream a special program and a behind-the-scenes live broadcast on Nov. 11, ahead of the broadcast of Best Hits Kayosai 2026, through its music streaming service LINE MUSIC.
Make hills and detours easier to tackle. Announcing Flow Ultra, with a 3-speed automatic gear system and a maximum assisted range of 120 km
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日和株式会社 announced “Flow Ultra,” the first model in “Citivelos,” the Japanese brand of South Korean electric mobility company MOTOVELO. The 20-inch folding electric-assist bicycle features a 3-speed internal automatic shifting system and a motor with a maximum torque of 50 N·m, providing an assisted range of up to 120 km. The project is scheduled to launch on GREEN FUNDING on Dec. 1, 2026.
Facts
Maximum assisted range: 120 km
Maximum torque: 50 N·m
3-speed internal automatic shifting
20-inch folding electric-assist bicycle
Bicycle weight: 18.3 kg
The project page is scheduled to go live on GREEN FUNDING on Dec. 1, 2026.
Float it, draw on it, and enjoy eating it! “ゆきのこマシュマロ” launches for a cozy winter café experience at home
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株式会社石村萬盛堂 will begin selling “ゆきのこマシュマロ,” seasonal marshmallows inspired by snowmen, on Oct. 20, 2026. The product can be floated in hot drinks or decorated with a chocolate pen. Each package contains randomly selected marshmallows from 9 designs: 3 pieces for 259 yen, or 5 pieces with a chocolate pen for 583 yen.
アイハーツ株式会社 confirmed to 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 アイハーツ株式会社 will participate as a cooperating company in the “Furusato Tax Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026.
株式会社ピックユー launches “PY NEWS,” a news project covering youth culture, and “THE CREDITS,” which explores creators in depth, on its official Instagram
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株式会社ピックユー has launched “PY NEWS,” a news project covering youth culture, and “THE CREDITS,” which explores creators in depth, on its official Instagram.
HJ CULTURE, a tenant company at KOCCA CKL TOKYO, launches new theater project “STAGE ATELIER” in Japan
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HJ CULTURE, a tenant company at KOCCA CKL TOKYO, has launched the theater project “STAGE ATELIER” in Tokyo for the Japanese market. The program will feature a showcase of the original Korean musical “The Fiction” and a FAN CONCERT with KoN, チョン・ドンファ and ファン・ミンス.
5 tips to avoid back injuries during year-end cleaning: an osteopathic clinic near Niigata Station’s south exit shares advice on mopping floors, cleaning windows and carrying heavy items【NAORU整体 新潟院】
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ビューイング株式会社 announced 5 tips to avoid back injuries during year-end cleaning and details of free AI posture checks to be held in November.
【Winter is here!】Get cattle and people ready for winter at U-マルシェ! A look at warm and cozy items from the livestock-specialty online store “U-マルシェ”
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The livestock-specialty online store “U-マルシェ,” operated by デザミス株式会社, is showcasing warm winter items, including cold-weather gear for calves and warm clothing for employees. A campaign is also offering a 2,000-yen discount coupon to new members who register.
【3 months after the disaster】A gathering to encourage foreign technical intern trainees held in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture
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日本リユースシステム株式会社 held “義善催,” a gathering to encourage about 150 foreign technical intern trainees in Yatsushiro on Oct. 28, 2026, marking 3 months since the Kumamoto earthquake. The event offered Filipino food and opportunities for交流. オーガニックマルチソープ from 株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ was also distributed as environmentally conscious aid supplies.
Readings, music and original illustrations: experience Kenji Miyazawa’s world with all 5 senses!
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While 神奈川県立県民ホール is closed, it will present a “music picture book” performance featuring readings, music and original illustrations based on classic works by Kenji Miyazawa. The performance is part of “KANAGAWA 33 ACT,” which is being held across 33 municipalities in the prefecture.
Charafuku Lottery “Unico” launches on Saturday, Nov. 21
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株式会社フクヤ will launch a no-lose in-store lottery offering limited-edition items from the Charafuku Lottery “Unico” on Nov. 21, 2026. Tickets cost 770 yen, including tax.
【Featuring Google社 speakers・Free seminar】“Master LPs to master AI Max.” A top-tier agency reveals what successful accounts have in common and how to create an “LP that gets chosen”
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株式会社CyberACE will host a free seminar titled “Master LPs to master AI Max” on Nov. 13, 2026, featuring Google社. The seminar will explain AI Max use cases and how to create an LP that gets chosen.
DroR releases version 1.0 of the “COS Observation Record Sheet (for Research),” a tool for recording meetings and interactions using 3 observation categories cited in peer-reviewed papers; includes separate fields for facts and interpretations, CC BY 4.0
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株式会社DroR has released version 1.0 of the “COS Observation Record Sheet (for Research),” which uses 3 observation categories cited in peer-reviewed papers to document meetings and chat exchanges.
The “Live Audio Screenings” film festival will be held at イオンシネマ幕張新都心 starting Nov. 27, 2026, with 13 films including Super Kaguya-hime, The Mandalorian and Michael.
Facts
13 films
Nov. 27, 2026
Dec. 3
Limited to 7 days
3,000 yen (tax included)
3,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：合同会社丸与工芸、イオンシネマ幕張新都心、コロリド・ツインエンジンパートナーズ、LucasfilmLtd.、Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.、Sony Music Entertainment
Lip products with exclusive-design acrylic charms from “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-” arrive at amusement facilities nationwide in November, followed by caramel popcorn in December!
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株式会社エス・トラスト will release 7 types of lip products with acrylic charms in November 2026 and caramel popcorn in a square pot (with sticker) in December of the same year as prizes exclusively for amusement facilities, featuring “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-.”
Facts
From the 4th week of November 2026
From the 4th week of December 2026
7 types of lip products with acrylic charms
Original全6種いずれかのシール
Companies mentioned：株式会社エス・トラスト、King Record Co., Ltd.
[For marketing leaders] Before your “next initiative,” take another look at your brand’s “strategy.” Ken Kusunoki and Daisuke Onbe discuss the topic in an online broadcast on November 10
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will stream “MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” online on November 10, 2026, featuring a discussion session on brand strategy with Ken Kusunoki and Daisuke Onbe.
Products from brands carried by 2ndfocus on sale at limited-time prices during “Amazon Smile SALE”
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2ndfocus, operated by E&Iクリエイション株式会社, will take part in “Amazon Smile SALE,” running from November 4 to 12, 2026, and sell AstrHori and SG-image brand products at limited-time prices.
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November 4, 2026 (Wednesday), 9:00
November 12, 23:59
Lightweight design starting at approximately 157g
￥32,450 → ￥30,827
5% OFF
￥14,370 → ￥12,933
10% OFF
Approximately 60mm in diameter
Approximately 14mm thick
Approximately 78g in weight
￥26,700 → ￥24,030
Weighs just approximately 145g
32mm in total length
￥58,680 → ￥55,746
An impressive 220° field of view
￥30,590 → ￥27,531
￥11,870 → ￥11,276
Approximately 160g
￥23,180 → ￥22,021
An exceptionally wide 192° angle of view
￥1,210 → ￥847
30% OFF
Compact size of 350mm
Established in March 2023
Companies mentioned：E&Iクリエイション株式会社、2ndfocus、Amazon、AstrHori、SG-image、Viltrox、MR.DING、Thypoch、YUWOOD、AKuser BE THE ULTIMATE、POLAR
Former professional baseball player and employee Kento Nakamura conducts an outreach lesson at an elementary school in Kyoto
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株式会社シーラホールディングス held an outreach lesson at an elementary school in Kyoto on October 26, 2026, with former professional baseball player Kento Nakamura as the instructor. The lesson, titled “A Talk About Money, Work, and Studying,” covered realizing dreams and the importance of learning.
チエル launches Version 3.5 of cloud-based English news learning material “ABLish®”
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チエル株式会社 has launched Version 3.5, the latest edition of its cloud-based English news learning material “ABLish®.” It has revamped the design and operation of the learner and teacher screens, added tiled displays for news articles and an instant vocabulary-list registration feature, and will continue delivering SDGs-related content.
“Chiikawa, We’re Looking for You.” can now be played at home! An at-home edition of the “Chiikawa the Movie” Tokyo Metro escape game is here!
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ESCAPE株式会社 announced that the at-home edition of the “Chiikawa the Movie” Tokyo Metro escape game will launch on November 9, 2026. The kit includes an exclusive postcard and a sticker prize, and owners of the standard-edition kit can also play. It will be sold by mail and at 11 ローソンメトロス stores.
“SiLKROAD Revolution” marks its 21st anniversary! Anniversary events include lavish item giveaways, level 115 jumping, and 10 times the experience points
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株式会社G・O・P will hold various events starting November 4, 2026, to mark the 21st anniversary of PC MMORPG “SiLKROAD Revolution,” including lavish item giveaways, level jumping, and 10 times the experience points.
SkyDrive signs MoU with 高陽市 and Verty to introduce “flying cars” in South Korea
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株式会社SkyDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 高陽特例市 in South Korea and Verty Co., Ltd. to introduce “flying cars,” and will promote preparations for demonstration and trial flights and commercial operations in 高陽市, as well as the development of an ecosystem.
Facts
With a population of more than 1 million
On November 4, 2026
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
In 10 countries around the world
Launch of commercial flying-car operations in 2028
Home Mate presents 中日ドラゴンズ vs. 読売ジャイアンツ “LEGENDS MATCH 2026” original goods POP UP stores at 2 venues in Nagoya
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中日新聞社 and Fanatics Japan will hold POP UP stores selling original goods for “LEGENDS MATCH 2026,” taking place at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on November 22, 2026. The stores will be at 2 venues in Nagoya: Nana-chan Street and Chūnichi Building.
ohpner provides a large LED advertising truck as venue signage for “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo”
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ohpner株式会社 will provide an advertising truck equipped with a 9-meter-wide large LED display as venue signage at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” hosted by エバーリッジ株式会社, and verify its effectiveness using RUIVOS Technologies’ AI camera-based crowd measurement service “plotty.”
【Five Star × Matsui Securities】Campaign offers boosted points on credit card investment plans; earn rewards both when purchasing and holding eligible investment trusts, including “TOB Hunter”
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Matsui Securities launched a campaign on Nov. 2, 2026, offering increased points based on credit card investment contributions and account balances for 5 funds managed by Five Star Investment Advisors.
New “Sonic” T-shirts now on sale in the “TOKYO MADNESS CLUB” series!
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株式会社ClaN Entertainment will release new “Sonic” and “Shadow” T-shirts featuring original illustrations by creator Tanaka Kae as part of its original IP apparel brand “TOKYO MADNESS CLUB” series. The shirts will go on sale at Kyoto IP Bookstore on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
¥6,600 each (tax included)
Scheduled for Nov. 6, 2026 (Friday)
The series has sold more than 1.77 billion units to date
Marked its 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026
Capital and other funds: approximately ¥2 billion (including capital surplus)