ナッジ and TISI begin collaborating on a card business using "Credit Card as a Service (CCaaS)," offering a dedicated package for regional financial institutions
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ナッジ株式会社 and TISI株式会社 have launched a card business collaboration using "Credit Card as a Service (CCaaS)" for regional financial institutions, and will offer the dedicated package "CCaaS for Regional Banks" starting November 5, 2026.
Facts
Service launches on November 5, 2026
In some cases, customers from outside the area (from outside the prefecture) made up 85% of members
Operational in as little as 3 months
Driving social transformation and value creation with more than 4,500 clients
Providing more than 300 services and solutions in Japan and overseas
6th Japan Hospital Emergency Medical Technician Research Meeting and accompanying seminars: November 14 (Sat.), from 9:00
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一般社団法人日本救急救命士会 will hold the 6th Japan Hospital Emergency Medical Technician Research Meeting at 東京科学大学's Yushima Campus on November 14, 2026. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with an attendance fee of ¥2,000 (free for students). Three accompanying programs will also be offered: pre-employment training, an intensive emergency driving course, and a hands-on workshop to improve skills in specified procedures.
東京都 won the City Award, which recognizes comprehensive urban strategies, at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2026, held in Barcelona, Spain, on November 4, 2026.
Tokyo University spinout WOGO launches "Hacadly AI Agent," achieving more than 2 times the reconstruction success rate of the latest AI in converting 2D drawings to 3D
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株式会社WOGO announced that it will launch "Hacadly AI Agent," which autonomously handles drawing and 3D CAD tasks in mechanical design, starting November 5, 2026. The agent supports generating 3D models from 2D drawings and reconstructing features in CAD data without a history, and achieved a reconstruction success rate approximately 2 times or more that of Claude, its benchmark comparison, in testing.
TechFirst Leaders Launches Free Distribution of AR Action Game 'Spatial Slash!' for Android XR-Compatible Smart Glasses 'XREAL AURA' on Google Play
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株式会社TechFirst Leaders has begun free distribution on Google Play of 'Spatial Slash!', an AR action game for Android XR-compatible smart glasses 'XREAL AURA'. The game was developed through Google's 'Android XR Developer Catalyst Program' and uses spatial recognition and hand-tracking features.
100 Years After Monet's Death, Additional Performances of 'Planetarium Concert -Classics Inspired by Monet-' Begin on the Anniversary of His Death, December 5
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To mark 100 years since Claude Monet's death, コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社 will hold additional performances of 'Planetarium Concert -Classics Inspired by Monet-' at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO starting December 5, 2026.
Facts
100 years after his death
48 performances in total
5 days
9 songs in total
Front reserved seat: 5,500 yen
Side reserved seat: 4,400 yen
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、Ale Art Office株式会社
BLACK FRIDAY, Part 1! Popular Collaborations Arrive at Special Black Friday Prices!
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株式会社山本商店 will hold a 'BLACK FRIDAY' sale at the Caffarel official online shop from November 6 through 30, with 10% off eligible products during the period. Part 1 features collaboration sets with Ball＆Chain and limited-edition sets.
Winners Announced for 'DRIVE CHART Award 2026,' Recognizing Efforts to Reduce Accidents Using AI Dashcams
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GOドライブ株式会社 has announced the winners of the 'DRIVE CHART Award 2026,' recognizing companies using its AI dashcam service 'DRIVE CHART.' 中央液化ガス株式会社 won the grand prize in the general vehicle category, 株式会社クロス企画 in the logistics category, and 神奈中タクシー株式会社 in the taxi category, among others. A driver award was also introduced for the first time.
'ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD' Opens New Guild Content, 'Abyss Raid'!
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株式会社Com2uS Japan has added new guild content, 'Abyss Raid,' to the action RPG 'ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD,' developed by SECONDDIVE. Up to 15 players can cooperate, and various events will run through November 25.
VAZFAN, the joint agency formed by VAZ and Enterfans, to Hold 'VAZ presents Next-Generation Star Audition' Starting November 5, Recruiting Its First Class; No SNS Experience or Follower Count Required
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VAZFAN, a joint agency formed by 株式会社VAZ and 株式会社エンターファンズ, will hold the 'Next-Generation Star Audition' from November 5 to December 23, 2026, recruiting men and women aged 13 to 39 regardless of SNS experience or follower count.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Until Wednesday, Dec. 23
Open to men and women aged 13 to 39
Cost: No fees for entry, interviews, or activities
Companies mentioned：株式会社VAZ、株式会社エンターファンズ、VAZFAN、UniTrus、カーブアウト、Interline Music
[2026 National Office Worker Attitudes Survey] About 1 in 3 People in Their 20s Feel 'Lonely at Work'
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According to a survey by 株式会社イトーキ, about 1 in 3 people in their 20s feel lonely at work, while those who strongly feel a sense of 'growth and purpose' are about 6.5 times more likely to want to 'keep working' than those who do not. By region, hybrid work centered on office attendance and long commutes are common in the Tokyo metropolitan area; Kansai leads in perceived productivity, while Kyushu has the highest share who prioritize psychological security.
Facts
4,650 full-time employees
31.3% of people in their 20s
19.8% of people in their 20s overall
A gap of about 6.5 times
88.4% among the top group
13.5% among the bottom group
20.0% of people in the Tokyo metropolitan area work hybrid schedules centered on office attendance
Mizuguchi Shuzo's 'NIKITATSU Junmai Daiginjo' Wins 3 Awards at MONACO SAKE AWARD 2026
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Mizuguchi Shuzo’s sake “NIKITATSU Junmai Daiginjo” won 3 awards at the “MONACO SAKE AWARD 2026,” held in Monaco: the Mariage Award, the モナコソムリエ協会 Award, and GOLD in the Junmai Daiginjo/Daiginjo category.
Facts
MONACO SAKE AWARD 2026
33 brands won awards
A total of 53 awards were presented
On October 8, 2026
On September 14 of the same year
By 5 members
8 brands from across Japan
Earned 202 points
Selected for first place
Rebranded in February 2026
Founded in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, in 1895
For more than 130 years
Companies mentioned：水口酒造株式会社、Association Monaco Friends of Japan、モナコ日本友好協会、Yacht Club de Monaco、Association Monégasque des Sommeliers、モナコソムリエ協会
“Groove Coaster Future Performers” Free Update on November 5 (Thu.)! Adds 4 songs in total: 3 popular series tracks and the 3rd 15th-anniversary song! Autumn sale underway with the game 50% off
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株式会社タイトー has released a free update for “Groove Coaster Future Performers” for Nintendo Switch, adding 4 songs in total: 3 popular tracks from the series and the 3rd 15th-anniversary song. An autumn sale, including a 50% discount on the game, is also underway, and preorders for 15th-anniversary merchandise have opened.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5
4 songs in total
50% OFF
6,578 yen
3,289 yen
25% OFF
Until Nov. 16
Surpassed 7 million※
Companies mentioned：株式会社タイトー、タイトー、任天堂、株式会社 arma bianca
From バーガーキング®: The ultra-large “Guilty The One Pounder” launches! Its flame-grilled beef and bold garlic flavor are irresistible, with 4 patties and “special garlic sauce” delivering the ultimate taste!
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株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン announced that バーガーキング® will launch the ultra-large “Guilty The One Pounder” and new items in the “GUILTY 5” series starting November 6, 2026.
[First time in Yokohama] “Japan Christmas Tournament 2026,” a sport stacking competition where athletes vie for 0.001 seconds, to be held December 13 (Sun.)!
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一般社団法人WSSA-JAPAN will hold the sport stacking competition “Japan Christmas Tournament 2026” on December 13, 2026, at Horizon Japan International School in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Facts
Dec. 13, 2026
Capacity: 50 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人WSSA-JAPAN、日本スポーツスタッキング協会、Horizon Japan International School、クレステップ合同会社
“An Invitation to Noh and Kyogen” to be held at 練馬文化センター (February 23, 2027)
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公益財団法人練馬区文化振興協会 will present the Noh play “Jinen Koji” and the Kyogen play “Hoshi ga Haha” at 練馬文化センター on February 23, 2027. The performers are Master Kanze Yoshimasa and Master Nomura Mansaku.
“Human Proof of Personhood” takes first place in Nikkei Trendy’s “2027 Hit Forecast 100”
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Tools for Humanity Corporation announced that “Human Proof of Personhood” was selected for first place in Nikkei Trendy’s “2027 Best 100 Hit Forecast.” Amid an increase in impersonation fraud using AI, technologies such as World ID and Orb are attracting attention.
Facts
1st place
Best 100
September 2026
On a scale of 7 billion people
Companies mentioned：Tools for Humanity Corporation、日経BP、Zoom、Tinder、Ads for Humanity
Visit the “manufacturing floor” that can’t be experienced in the classroom. Takashima high school students learn about ready-mixed concrete production and quality control [with support from Kuwabara Gumi]
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The Takashima Branch of the Shiga Construction Industry Association held an industry-academia-government experiential learning program on October 20, 2026, for 28 high school students from Takashima. With support from 株式会社桑原組, students toured a ready-mixed concrete plant and experienced its production process and quality control.
Next-generation AI workspace Genspark announces TeamBrain, a knowledge platform accessible to AI agents, and partnership with KDDI Biz Edge to promote AI adoption among mid-sized and small businesses and frontline workers
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Genspark has launched TeamBrain, a knowledge platform that uses AI to organize and store organizational knowledge, and formed a strategic partnership with KDDI Biz Edge to promote AI adoption among mid-sized and small businesses.
Facts
99.7% of Japanese companies are mid-sized or small businesses
They also account for about 70% of all workers in Japan
The personal use rate of generative AI doubled in 1 year, rising from 27% to 59%
Integrates more than 100 AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini
Has served local customers at 41 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：Genspark、Genspark株式会社、KDDI Biz Edge株式会社、KDDI、日総工産、ChatGPT、Gemini
[SUPER GT 2026 final 2 races] HYPER WATER Racing INGING, sponsored by Marfied, heads to Motegi aiming for a comeback victory from 4th place in the team rankings
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Racing team HYPER WATER Racing INGING, sponsored by 株式会社マーフィード, will compete in the final 2 races of SUPER GT 2026 at Motegi. The team and its drivers are aiming for a comeback victory from 4th and 5th place, respectively, 20 points behind the leaders.
Facts
4th in the team rankings
20 points behind the leader
At Mobility Resort Motegi on November 7–8
500 km total
99.99999% purity
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーフィード、HYPER WATER Racing INGING、AUTOBACS
GRACE CONTINENTAL produces a winter outerwear book focused on materials and craftsmanship
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GRACE CONTINENTAL, operated by 株式会社アイランド, has produced and is distributing a special booklet, “THE SEASON of OUTER WEAR,” showcasing a winter outerwear collection focused on materials and craftsmanship.
“Travel Life Segment 5,” which classifies travelers by values and travel styles, has been revamped
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株式会社JTB総合研究所 has revamped and released “Travel Life Segment 5,” which classifies travelers into 5 types based on their values and travel styles. It newly incorporates the values of Generation Z and views on AI, and classifies people based on combinations of 8 values, including a focus on efficiency and an adventurous spirit.
Launches “All-in Support Plan,” offering business-use shredders from ¥3,130 per month
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株式会社明光商会 has begun offering the “MS Shredder All-in Support Plan,” which allows businesses to obtain commercial shredders for a fixed monthly fee. The plan includes installation and repair costs, helping reduce initial expenses while addressing information-leak risks and easing the burden of capital investment.
“Anime × Manga Sacred Sites EXPO 2026” to be held in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro; 岩手県奥州市 to promote Oshu Taro with full force on Nov. 7 and 8
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岩手県奥州市 will exhibit at “Anime × Manga Sacred Sites EXPO 2026,” held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, promoting its official mascot character Oshu Taro and local specialties such as Nambu ironware.
Bringing Japanese ingredients to the kitchens of top chefs in Los Angeles.
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株式会社For Bridges took part in “LA Chef Conference 2026” in Los Angeles and achieved a trial launch of matcha from the Japanese food brand ENOURISH through a collaboration with Crossroads Kitchen.
クラウドビルダーズ has published an interview about its support for 株式会社ARK, a developer, manufacturer and seller of land-based aquaculture systems, in building a next-generation IoT platform centered on AWS IoT Core.
October fever-clinic visits surge to about 5 times the July level, before the start of the influenza season
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株式会社クラウドドクター announced that fever-clinic visits in October 2026 surged to about 5 times the July level. With influenza spreading earlier than usual, the figures point to increased use of online consultations to avoid crowded medical facilities and reduce waiting times.
Helping manufacturers solve support-service challenges: “Kaizen Call,” a CRM system specializing in technical support
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オーディーエス株式会社, a manufacturer of business information terminals, will exhibit its technical-support-focused CRM system “Kaizen Call” at a trade show held in November 2026 and run a campaign marking the product’s 3rd anniversary.
株式会社アイリス marks its 80th founding anniversary with “80th Anniversary Exhibition -IRIS EXHIBITION-”
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株式会社アイリス will hold the “80th Anniversary Exhibition -IRIS EXHIBITION-” at the Button Museum from Nov. 2 to 20, 2026, to mark its 80th founding anniversary. The exhibition will feature the release of its corporate history archive, proposals for garment accessories based on the latest 2027-28 A/W fashion trends, patented molding technology, and the company’s diverse business areas, including merchandise and character OEM production and its own-brand products.
TAKIVIVA, a lodging-based retreat facility in Kitakaruizawa, can accommodate corporate retreats of up to 120 people through integrated use with the neighboring campground 北軽井沢スウィートグラス
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TAKIVIVA, a lodging-based retreat facility operated by 有限会社きたもっく, has expanded its capacity to accommodate corporate retreats of up to 120 people by integrating its operations with the neighboring campground 北軽井沢スウィートグラス.
WEWORLD CAREER EXPO draws a record 1,518 attendees; companies discuss “hiring factors that don’t show up on paper”
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GLOBAL REACH, the foreign talent recruitment business operated by 株式会社WEWORLD, held the “WEWORLD CAREER EXPO” on Oct. 15 and 16, 2026, drawing a record 1,518 attendees. Companies took part in both the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Specified Skilled Worker categories, with recruitment matching conducted through joint information sessions and interview events.
[1- and 2-year terms at 1.85%! ] Notice of interest rate revision for “Minna no Teiki Yokin <Kihon-kun>” to make asset management more accessible as rates rise! [SBJ銀行]
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株式会社SBJ銀行 will revise the interest rates for “Minna no Teiki Yokin <Kihon-kun>” effective November 5, 2026, setting the benchmark rates for 1-year and 2-year terms at 1.85% each.
Facts
1.815 trillion yen
Nov. 5, 2026
0120-015-017
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBJ銀行、SBJ銀行、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ、JCR、Moody's Japan
システムアイ and レスキューナウ危機管理研究所 jointly develop “Disaster Response Headquarters Training web CriSIM” using generative AI
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システムアイ and レスキューナウ危機管理研究所 jointly developed “Disaster Response Headquarters Training web CriSIM,” a simulation for BCP training that uses generative AI, and plan to begin sales through sales partners within 2026.
80% of AI business leaders at major manufacturers say they are “expanding investment,” while about half say “sales strategy design is being put off”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社Scalehack, 80.1% of AI business leaders at major manufacturers said they were expanding investment, but only 21.0% said they had “a clear outlook” for revenue growth. Challenges include delays in designing sales strategies because technology is taking the lead, and a shortage of personnel to develop sales channels.
Bluefield Energy’s aggregation service surpasses 150MW in contracted capacity
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Bluefield Energy株式会社 announced that the contracted capacity of its AI-powered aggregation service has exceeded 150MW. This is equivalent to the electricity consumption of approximately 49,000 households and represents a business scale of approximately 33.9 billion yen. In anticipation of changes to the FIT/FIP system from fiscal 2027 onward, the company plans to strengthen advanced operational support for solar and wind power plants and energy storage facilities.
Facts
Contracted capacity of 150MW
50MW in June 2026
100MW in August
Equivalent to approximately 49,000 households
Equivalent to a business scale of approximately 33.9 billion yen (※3)
Annual power generation from 150MW is approximately 191 million kWh
Companies mentioned：Bluefield Energy株式会社、Bluefield Energy
As AI is granted broader authority worldwide, Japanese companies are shown to place greater emphasis on governance, verification and control
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Illumio released “Licensed to Act,” a research report on AI risk management, showing that Japanese companies tend to emphasize governance and control. It also announced that ARR in its Japan business rose 79% year on year, with strong growth in banking and finance, insurance, and manufacturing.
Facts
1,100 decision-makers in IT and security
52% of respondents in Japan
33% worldwide
45% of respondents in Japan
The global average of 15%
40% of respondents in Japan
56% worldwide
48% of respondents in Japan
70% worldwide
18% in Japan
49% worldwide
Up 79% year on year
Banking and finance... year-on-year growth rates were 106%, respectively
[Makuake presales begin today at 11:00] Two “Yamayama Curry” varieties from Azumino: retort curry made with Shinshu chicken and pork for hikers
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SOPHOLA株式会社 has begun presales on Makuake of 2 retort curry varieties, Yamayama Curry and Yamayama Keema Curry, made with chicken and pork from Shinshu. They are the first products from the hiking brand “Jonen Peakworks.”
Facts
Starting today, November 5, 2026 (Thursday), at 11:00
Limited-quantity sets at up to 15% off
Advance delivery sets of 20, 40 and 100 meals, scheduled to ship in the first half of December
Yamayama Curry contains 23.5g of protein per 1 pouch (200g)
Yamayama Keema Curry contains 14.8g per 1 pouch (160g)
Approximately 20 rounds of testing, including test batches cooked in a pot
It took more than 1 year to arrive at the 2 flavors
1% of sales of this product will be
Super early-bird offer, 15% off: 4,290 yen
Super early-bird offer, 15% off: 18,030 yen
Scheduled for delivery by the end of January 2027
Original2026年11月16日（月）16:00までに支払い・入金が完了した方
Sales period: November 5, 2026 (Thursday), 11:00–December 20 (Sunday), 22:00
TBS and ドコモ develop a solution for TVer that delivers personalized ads to each viewer and measures their effectiveness
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4 companies—TBS, NTTドコモ, CARTA ZERO and VOXX—have developed a data-driven video advertising solution for TVer that enables personalized ad delivery and effectiveness measurement for each viewer. The service will launch on November 5, 2026.
Facts
Data from a d POINT CLUB membership base of more than 100 million*1
Service begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026
TBS ranked No.1 among all broadcasters in TVer viewing share*3
New workplace “THE HUB Jimbocho (Iwanami Shoten Main Building)” (provisional name) planned to open at 岩波書店 around summer 2027
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nex株式会社 has signed a master lease agreement to open the multipurpose workplace “THE HUB Jimbocho (provisional name)” in the 岩波書店 Main Building around summer 2027.
【Bookstore-Selected Christmas Gifts】For people who want to read but can’t find the time. 5 books you can read a little at a time, even in short sessions, and 7 items to make reading time more enjoyable, on sale from Nov. 5 (Thu)
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株式会社バリューブックス will launch “Bookstore-Selected Christmas Gifts” on Nov. 5, 2026. The set consists of 5 books, including short stories and essays that can be read without setting aside a long stretch of time, 7 gift items to enhance the reading environment, and a gift bag.
Facts
62.6% of people do not read even 1 book a month
69.1% said they read less than they used to
“Time is taken up by information devices (mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, computers, game consoles, etc.)” (43.6%)
“I’m too busy with work or studies to find time to read” (38.9%)
“Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story” by Paul Auster, translated by Motoyuki Shibata／スイッチ・パブリッシング／1,870 yen (tax included)
“The Book of Gifts” edited by Miyako Muta／亜紀書房／2,200 yen (tax included)
“Eternal Saul Leiter” by Saul Leiter／小学館／2,750 yen (tax included)
“Dmitri and Tomkins” by Fumiko Takano／中央公論新社／1,650 yen (tax included)
“100 Santas” by Tomonori Taniguchi／文渓堂／1,650 yen (tax included)
Washi Incense (PAPIER LABO.)／1,980 yen (tax included)
BOOK on BOOK (TENT)／6,490 yen (tax included)
Book Yacht (TENT)／4,950 yen (tax included)
Upcycled Wool Room Socks (TAIKO)／2,970 yen (tax included)
2-Way Gloves, Fingerless Mittens (TAIKO)／3,960 yen (tax included)
Christmas Cards (idograph)／550 yen each (tax included)
Bookstore Tea CHAIRO Christmas Gift (Value Books)／2 types, 5,000 yen each (tax included)
BOTEJYU Group × TV anime “Attack on Titan”: Head beyond the iron griddle toward a “delicious world” yet unseen! The eagerly awaited 2nd installment of the collaboration campaign launches Nov. 19 (Thu)
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BOTEJYU Group will hold the 2nd collaboration campaign, “The Iron Griddle Road II,” with the TV anime “Attack on Titan” from Nov. 19 to Dec. 27, 2026. Limited-edition menu items and merchandise will be sold at 35 stores in Japan, and an X (formerly Twitter) campaign will also be held.
Facts
Celebrating its 80th anniversary
Nov. 19 (Thu)–Dec. 27 (Sun), 2026
35 BOTEJYU Group stores in Japan
1,870 yen each (tax included)
4,290 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：BOTEJYU Group、BOTEJYU Group ホールディングス株式会社、ぼてぢゅう®、tokyogetsmall.com
Disney princess-themed jewelry series now available at ブルージュ一真堂 and 一真堂 松本渚店
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株式会社一真堂 has begun offering a jewelry series featuring 4 princesses—Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, and Rapunzel. The collection is available exclusively at 2 stores: ブルージュ一真堂 in Nagano City and Isshindo Matsumoto Nagisa Store in Matsumoto City.
Facts
4 types: necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets
Nature-positive hotel operator BLANC moves to a co-representative leadership structure on Nov. 1, positioning both business management and brand development for its next growth stage
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株式会社BLANC has appointed Tomoki Hiramoto as a director effective Nov. 1, 2026, and transitioned to a co-representative structure with Takuya Yamanaka. Daisuke Magaya has become executive officer and CFO, with Hiramoto overseeing business operations and Yamanaka responsible for the brand and engagement.
250,000 junior and senior high school students nationwide are hooked on planners! 10 participants selected for the main event of the 15th Planner Koshien
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株式会社NOLTYプランナーズ announced that the 15th Planner Koshien will be held on Dec. 5, 2026, at WITH HARAJUKU HALL in Harajuku, Tokyo, with 10 participants selected from 250,000 junior and senior high school students nationwide competing in the main event.
【Hybrid event】Take advertising results to the next stage. Criteo and CyberACE co-host a seminar, “Drive Results with High Performance! An Introduction to Criteo Ads,” explaining how to use them through case studies
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株式会社CyberACE will hold a free online seminar, “Drive Results with High Performance! An Introduction to Criteo Ads,” co-hosted with Criteo on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining how Criteo ads work and showcasing examples of their use.
“Yatterman” × Odds Park 2nd collaboration! Launching Nov. 5! Campaign to win fall/winter apparel featuring the Doronbo Gang
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株式会社タツノコプロ and オッズ・パーク株式会社 will run a campaign from Nov. 5 to 17, 2026, offering fall/winter apparel and other prizes as part of the 2nd collaboration between “Yatterman” and “Odds Park.”
【燈】Launch of Spica (Supika), an optimization AI agent that draws out experts’ “decision-making criteria”
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Tokyo University-founded AI startup 燈株式会社 has launched Spica, an AI agent that optimizes equipment layouts and production plans at sites in industries such as construction and manufacturing. Spica uses an approach that draws out and puts into words the tacit knowledge of experienced workers. In a demonstration at a semiconductor factory, it shortened the initial planning period from 1 month to 1 day.
Facts
The initial planning phase for factory equipment layouts is shortened from 1 month to 1 day
Japan as a whole will face a shortage of approximately 11 million workers in 2040
The construction sector faces a shortage of 22.0% of the workforce it needs
The manufacturing workforce numbered 10.46 million in 2024
It will decline to 10.33 million in 2025
The number of young workers aged 34 and under stands at just 2.58 million
In the construction industry, people aged 55 and over account for approximately 40% of workers
Those aged 29 and under account for just approximately 10%
A combined 33.3% of companies said skills transfer was going “well” or “somewhat well”
85.4% of companies are concerned about future skills transfer
Provide more than 10 trillion yen in public support over the 7 years through fiscal 2030
The policy is to encourage public-private investment exceeding 50 trillion yen over 10 years
Original1日あたりの製品の生産量は860枚から
to 1,010 sheets
Number of proposals that can be compared at a time... 100 proposals
Capital investment reduced by 5% (compared with the previous level)
Utilization rate increased by 7% (compared with the previous level)
Give generative AI the power to see the future. Future-prediction AI platform MatrixFlow launches official MCP server
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株式会社MatrixFlow launched an official MCP server on 2026年11月5日 that connects generative AI assistants with the future-prediction AI platform MatrixFlow. This enables users to register data, train models and run predictions through conversations with assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude.
Facts
Launched on 2026年11月5日
A track record of more than 30 AI projects
The number of registrants has exceeded 6,000
Since its launch in 2019
Established: October 2018
Capital: 171 million yen
The mean absolute error was approximately 3% of the average number of orders
A new model, COKAGE+ Quick, designed for easy folding, joins COKAGE+, a top-of-the-line parasol!
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株式会社ウォーターフロント announced COKAGE+ Quick, a new model in its COKAGE+ parasol series, which uses 東レ’s Summer Shield® II fabric. Designed with shape-memory panels, it can be folded in 5 seconds. Advance sales will begin on Makuake on 2026年11月18日.
Facts
Automatic open/close, folding, 55cm
Regular price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
UV protection rate: 100%※1
Light-blocking rate: 100%※1
Heat-shielding rate: up to 67%
Surface temperature difference: up to approximately 40℃※2
Handwritten notes on paper × recording × GPT-5. The dream smart notebook fitn Focus launches on Makuake at 11 a.m. on November 5 (Thursday)! Limited-time 2,000-yen OFF coupon and LINE-exclusive campaign underway!
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株式会社RT announced that fitn Focus, a smart notebook combining handwritten notes and audio recording with GPT-5 integration, will launch on Makuake on November 5. A campaign offering up to 40% OFF and a 2,000-yen OFF coupon is underway.
Facts
Limited-time 2,000 yen OFF coupon
Up to 40% OFF
Captures sound clearly from up to approximately 8m away
DroR establishes wholly owned subsidiary 株式会社Lemnia to widely share approaches and practices in organizational development through courses and other programs
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株式会社DroR established its wholly owned subsidiary 株式会社Lemnia on 2026年10月5日 to widely share approaches and practices in organizational development through courses and other programs. 永井葉月 became Lemnia’s representative director, and the company will begin offering seminars for business leaders and courses for practitioners.
Facts
Capital: 5 million yen
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社DroR、株式会社Lemnia、株式会社資生堂、Disney Vacation Club、Veolia、Landor、至善館、Johnson & Wales University
SBI損保 upgrades the telephone infrastructure at its quotation center to a cloud-based platform
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With support from Marubeni Information Systems, SBI Insurance is replacing the on-premises telephone infrastructure at its quotation center with the cloud-based Genesys Cloud CX platform. The new system will begin operating in phases from 2026年11月5日.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
Capital: 11 billion yen
Capital: 1,565,120,000 yen
Companies mentioned：SBI損害保険株式会社、SBI損保、丸紅I-DIGIOグループ、丸紅情報システムズ株式会社、MSYS、Genesys社、Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.
Add a touch of seafood-filled indulgence to meals during the colder months. 角上魚類 launches its homemade seafood chawanmushi, a generous portion fragrant with dashi and delicious hot or cold, in November!
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角上魚類ホールディングス株式会社 will begin selling its homemade seafood chawanmushi, delicious hot or cold, in November 2026.
Announced at short notice! To celebrate 埼玉県-born pro golfer 佐久間朱莉’s first victory on her home course and her 8th career win, 角上魚類 will hold a “Congratulations on Your Victory Sale” at all stores on November 7 and 8! Popular autumn treats, including large fried oysters and a seafood-packed five-color rice bowl, will be offered at special prices
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角上魚類ホールディングス will hold a “Congratulations on Your Victory Sale” at all stores on November 7 and 8 to celebrate 佐久間朱莉, a women’s professional golfer with whom it has a sponsorship agreement, winning her 4th title of the season and 8th career title at the JLPGA Hisako Higuchi Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament.
Elevate your “slightly indulgent at-home drinks” over the year-end and New Year holidays! 90% of professionals agree that “the quality of ice changes the taste of alcohol.” How to choose ice to maximize flavor and aroma【Upgrade your time at home over New Year’s】
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According to a survey by コア・コクボホールディングス, approximately 90% of food-service professionals said the quality of ice affects the taste and aroma of alcoholic drinks. The effect is especially pronounced with whisky. Many professionals favor commercially available ice and prioritize odorlessness, purity and resistance to melting.
Facts
90% of professionals
Changes significantly (51.0％)
Changes somewhat (42.6％)
One of the “ingredients” that determines the taste of alcoholic drinks (56.4％)
A technique for calculating changes in flavor based on how much the ice has melted (52.5%)
Temperature control method for maintaining umami and aroma in optimal condition (37.7%)
Using CRM/SFA with a lean, high-performing team: Sharing and consolidating information creates a “virtuous cycle” and builds a foundation for company growth. ソフトブレーン releases a case study on i-エッグプラス株式会社’s implementation of esm (eセールスマネージャー).
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ソフトブレーン has released a case study on i-エッグプラス’s implementation of esm. The company chose esm for its intuitive operation and expandability to facilitate information sharing and prevent reliance on individual employees in a small-team environment.
Facts
The current sales organization consists of 3 people
Entering its 6th year since its establishment
Since launching Japan’s first CRM/SFA in August 1999
Expertise based on a track record of implementations at more than 6,000 companies
株式会社メルカート’s cloud e-commerce platform, メルカート, has been adopted for 日本化成 仕上材ショップ, an e-commerce site for finishing materials by 日本化成, a building materials manufacturer founded 78 years ago.
For soft, translucent skin brimming with moisture. A limited-edition winter skincare kit lets you choose products to suit your skin’s condition.
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株式会社イプサ will launch the limited-quantity “Winter ME Kit” on November 12, 2026, offering a choice of a moisturizing emulsion, cleanser, lotion and serum to address winter dry skin according to individual skin needs.
株式会社クレイツ will begin selling the “Nomad Dryer F” and “Macaron Straight” at electronics retailers on November 6, 2026. The styling gear series “MIRAI GEAR” from related company ホリスティックキュアーズ’ new brand “MIRAI HOLISTIC Products” will also go on sale the same day.
株式会社羅針盤 expands to 11 locations nationwide through the succession of Kyoto kimono rental business ぎをん錦. Strengthening business ties through 5 Kyoto locations and 2 brands
UiPath collaborates with Microsoft to help Japanese companies modernize legacy applications
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UiPath has developed a solution with Microsoft to help Japanese companies modernize mainframes and legacy COBOL applications. The companies have integrated Microsoft Azure, GitHub Copilot, UiPath Maestro and Test Cloud to accelerate business processes and reduce risk through legacy system analysis, rebuilding and automated testing.
[One bag for practice after work] A high-performance backpack from “AS2OV GOLF” that seamlessly connects golf and everyday life is now available for preorder
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UNBY株式会社’s bag brand “AS2OV” began accepting preorders for its high-performance “ROUND ZIP BACK PACK,” designed for work, everyday life and golf, on November 5, 2026.
Conducting what is described as Japan’s first※ demonstration experiment focusing on the sounds made when opening various beverage containers
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大正製薬株式会社 and 日本音響研究所 will conduct a demonstration experiment at a music studio in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Nov. 12 to examine the characteristics of sounds made when opening beverage containers and their effect on “switching moods.”
Winners of the “Eco Mark Award 2026” announced, honoring companies and products that contribute to a sustainable society
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公益財団法人日本環境協会 has selected the winners of the 2026 Eco Mark Awards. In the corporate and organization category, グローブライド株式会社 received the Grand Prize, while エレコム株式会社, 株式会社呉松, and 株式会社ワークスタジオ received Excellence Awards. エレコム株式会社’s mobile battery was selected as Best Product in the product category.
Boomi株式会社 and JSOL signed an OEM agreement on Nov. 5. JSOL plans to combine Boomi’s technology with its own EDI service to enhance API integration and build a next-generation data integration platform that supports the use of AI agents.
Facts
Nov. 5 (Thu.)
For more than 40 years
More than 30,000 customers worldwide
A global partner network of more than 800 companies
A list of “Yondemii Levels” for works from 集英社みらい文庫 is now available, helping readers find “a book they can read now”—something that grade level alone could not tell them
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株式会社Yondemy has published a list of “Yondemii Levels” for works from 集英社みらい文庫. Starting with new releases from January 2027 onward, the levels will also appear on book jackets, helping parents choose books suited to their children’s reading abilities.
Facts
43 major series
Full-text data for more than 3,000 picture books and children’s books
New releases published from January 2027 onward
As of October 2026
Approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute
Patent No. 7080598
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yondemy、集英社、集英社みらい文庫、Yondemy、PR TIMES
株式会社東横イン announced that it will open “東横INN豊橋駅前大通り” on Nov. 6. Located in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, the hotel has 215 rooms, the most of any hotel around Toyohashi Station.
Facts
Original11月6日(金)に「東横INN豊橋駅前大通り」をオープンいたします
東横INN has locations in all 47 prefectures
The 353rd 東横INN in Japan
The 17th location in Aichi Prefecture
The 2nd location in Toyohashi
A 6-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station
The hotel has a total of 215 rooms
※As of Nov. 5, 2026
Within a 30-minute drive or train ride
Floors / number of rooms: 14 floors
Maximum capacity: 407 people
18 ground-level parking spaces
Original予約制 2,000円/1泊
Single room (1 night, 1 guest) [104 rooms]
Wide Space Single Room※1 (1 night, 1 guest) [26 rooms]
Premium Plus Room※2 (Single) (1 night, 1 guest) [7 rooms]
A new way to list items for auction: a system that eliminates the need for advance delivery to the venue
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アライオークション, operated by 荒井商事株式会社, will launch a trial of “self-listing” for forklift products from Nov. 10, 2026, allowing sellers to list without delivering items to the venue in advance.
G-DRAGON “DICON × D'FESTA THE ORIGIN” photobook available for preorder on b.stage+
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株式会社bemyfriends Japan began taking preorders for G-DRAGON’s “DICON × D'FESTA THE ORIGIN” photobook on the dedicated commerce platform b.stage+ on Nov. 4, 2026.
[October Flash Report] Seven ニコニコレンタカー locations open nationwide at once!
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株式会社レンタス and 株式会社MIC opened 7 ニコニコレンタカー locations nationwide in October 2026, bringing the total to 1,428 stores. Membership surpassed 2.8 million, while sales and the number of registered vehicles grew year on year.
‘AMAKUSA EXPO2026,’ supported by ORENDA WORLD（オレンダワールド）, to be held at the Amakusa Civic Center on November 7. The venue’s gymnasium will become a space filled with light and digital art!
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‘AMAKUSA EXPO2026,’ supported by 株式会社ORENDA WORLD, will be held on November 7, 2026, at the Amakusa Civic Center in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. The free-admission event will feature digital art and gaming experiences, as well as a music composition workshop led by the company.
Hair serum formulated with Bulgarian rose oil, renowned for its exceptional quality, in the “Antique Bulgarian Rose” fragrance, to be re-released in a limited quantity on January 5, 2027 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ヤマサキ will re-release “Antique Bulgarian Rose,” a limited-edition product from its hair treatment brand ラサーナ, on January 5, 2027.
[Working wooden 3D puzzles] UGEARS’ latest 3 models, featuring intricate mechanisms and beautiful designs, arrive on Makuake!
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株式会社フルークフォレスト has launched a project on the crowdfunding service Makuake featuring the latest 3 models from UGEARS, a Ukrainian wooden mechanical puzzle brand. They can be assembled without glue and, thanks to their mechanisms, continue to work after assembly.
[University Student Finance and Job-Hunting Survey Vol.4] Only 38.9% of university students correctly estimated the take-home pay from a starting salary of 250,000 yen. 46.0% estimated it lower than it actually is
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A survey of 239 university students by 株式会社ペンマーク found that only 38.9% correctly estimated the take-home pay from a starting salary of 250,000 yen, while 46.0% estimated it lower than it actually is. Desired starting salaries were mainly in the 230,000–290,000 yen range, in line with actual company figures. Interest was highest in rent subsidies and company housing, and 63.3% of students with student loans found student loan repayment assistance programs appealing.
Facts
38.9% of university students estimated it correctly
TBS and ドコモ develop a solution for delivering personalized ads to each TVer viewer and measuring their effectiveness
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The 4 companies TBS, NTTドコモ, CARTA ZERO, and VOXX have developed a data-driven video advertising solution that delivers ads tailored to each TVer viewer and measures their effectiveness. The service will launch on November 5, 2026.
Facts
Data from a d POINT CLUB membership base of more than 100 million*1
Service begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026
TBS, which ranked No.1 among all broadcasters for TVer viewing share※3
[In-person event] “How mental health problems develop and how to build organizations to prevent them,” drawing on a track record of 50,000 consultations
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株式会社Smart相談室 will hold an in-person seminar on November 25, 2026, explaining how mental health problems develop and how to prevent them, based on a track record of 50,000 consultations.
The “Nippon Foundation SpoGOMI World Cup 2027 Kagoshima STAGE,” organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 一般社団法人ネイチャー・バディ鹿児島, was held, with team “保健体育課” taking first place. The 111 participants collected a total of 99.73 kg of litter.
Facts
The total amount of litter was 99.73 kg
Time limit of 60 minutes
An impressive 9.48 kg of litter collected
Won with 1,851.0 points
Collected 9.41 kg of litter
Scored 1,646.5 points
Narrowly missed out on second place by just 204.5 points
OrcaRouter’s cybersecurity team, OrcaCyber, launches the abliterated version of Tencent’s “Hy4” API under “Orca Cyber Tier”
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FlashLabs株式会社 has launched the abliterated version of an API based on Tencent’s “Hy4” model, “OrcaCyber: Hy4 Abliterated / Uncensored,” under “Orca Cyber Tier” through OrcaCyber.
Murakami Farm achieves record monthly sales of 1.7 billion yen
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株式会社村上農園 recorded its highest-ever monthly sales of 1.722 billion yen in October 2026, setting a new record for 5 consecutive months. Factors cited include growing demand for broccoli sprouts and increased demand for pea shoots amid soaring prices.
Originalベンジャミン ステーキハウスとシャンパーニュの名門メゾンがコラボ 「PIPER-HEIDSIECK Essentiel by BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE 1st Edition」誕生
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ベンジャミンステーキハウス and the renowned Champagne house “PIPER-HEIDSIECK” have collaborated to launch the original cuvée “PIPER-HEIDSIECK Essentiel by BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE 1st Edition” on November 14, 2026. A special plan will also be offered starting November 27 of the same year.
Facts
Available starting Saturday, November 14, 2026
Available starting Friday, November 27...
Price: 32,000 yen (including tax and service charge)
D’S BRAND to hold “Practical Seminar on Preparing for Mandatory Stress Checks” again on November 26 due to popular demand
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株式会社ディーエスブランド, developer of the website creation tool "Orikou Blog," which has surpassed 40,000 cumulative license installations, will hold another free online seminar on Nov. 26, 2026, to help organizations prepare for the mandatory stress-check system.
Flect wins contract for government agency’s "SEABIS Next-Generation System (V4) Goods Management System Design and Development Project"
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株式会社フレクト has won a contract from デジタル庁 for the "Design and Development of the Goods Management System for the Next-Generation System (V4) of the FY Reiwa 8 Common System for Travel Expenses and Other Internal Administrative Operations (SEABIS)." The contract period runs from Aug. 17, Reiwa 8, to March 31, Reiwa 9, and the system will be built using Salesforce and AWS Government Cloud.
[Free to attend; held Dec. 2] Boost enrollment even amid a declining birthrate! An "aggressive transportation strategy" to expand your catchment area — wide-area customer acquisition through multi-location management × digital dispatch | Webinar for driving schools
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VISH株式会社 will hold a free webinar for driving schools on Dec. 2, 2026, featuring Tomoyuki Aoyama of 株式会社モトヤエデュケイツ as a guest. In a discussion format, they will explain an "aggressive transportation strategy" and case studies on adopting the digital dispatch system "Bus Catch."
Investment priorities for growth-oriented leaders in 2027 are evenly divided among AI and DX, new businesses, and existing businesses. "AI and DX," "recruiting and developing talent," and "new businesses" also rank among the top management challenges for 2030.
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A survey by Axis Consulting found that managers and executives in growth-oriented organizations ranked "AI and DX," "recruiting and developing talent," and "new businesses" among their top management challenges for 2030. These areas were also evenly matched as priority investment fields for 2027. Companies with improved business performance also tended to be more likely to select investment fields for 2027.
Ayudante adds MCP functionality supporting ChatGPT, Claude and other tools to its advertising measurement platform "MATSUBA"
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アユダンテ株式会社 has added MCP functionality to its advertising measurement platform "MATSUBA," connecting it with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. This enables users to analyze measurement data on BigQuery through AI conversations without SQL knowledge, including checking discrepancies with GA4 and identifying bot traffic.