A theater experience for parents and children to enjoy together! 劇団GUMBO's "The Mysterious Hamburger Shop" to be staged at 西神中央ホール in Kobe
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劇団GUMBO's signature production "The Mysterious Hamburger Shop" will be staged on Nov. 28, 2026, at 西神中央ホール in Kobe, operated by 株式会社シアターワークショップ as the designated administrator.
Facts
Winner of 19 awards at theater festivals around the world
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
General admission: 2,000 yen
Children: 1,000 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社シアターワークショップ、劇団GUMBO、西神中央ホール、シアターグループガンボ、Theatre Group GUMBO
"Premium Garage House Abiko" features a wide garage for 2 cars and opens in Kotobuki, Abiko City, offering easy access for touring and driving to Lake Teganuma
Skincare brand "noera beauty" launches with a high concentration of "PRISM PDRN*1," COSMAX's proprietary ingredient with 99% purity, as well as notable beauty ingredients such as TECA*2
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P2C Studio株式会社 has launched a new skincare brand, "noera beauty," co-developed with South Korea's COSMAX. Its beauty essence and cream, formulated with a high concentration of the proprietary ingredient "PRISM PDRN" with 99% purity, will go on sale starting in November 2026.
Supporting recruitment communications based on a track record of creating recruitment websites for more than 1,000 companies: Works Japan launches a special recruitment promotion website and begins accepting requests for free website assessments
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株式会社ワークス・ジャパン has launched a special website introducing recruitment communications support based on its track record of creating recruitment websites for more than 1,000 companies, and has begun accepting requests for free website assessments.
Trace the story of "The Little Prince" through taste.
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THE SUN & THE MOON (Cafe), a cafe on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower operated by ソルト・コンソーシアム株式会社, will offer collaboration menu items to coincide with an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the French publication of "The Little Prince," being held at 東京シティビュー.
2026 Survey on Disaster Preparedness Awareness Among Households Raising Children
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According to a survey conducted by 日本生活協同組合連合会, 65.0% of households raising children are mindful of disaster preparedness, but only 9.4% said they are “fully aware and prepared.” A particular challenge is the lack of emergency supplies for infants and toddlers.
Facts
Valid responses: 3,212
65.0% are “mindful” of disaster preparedness
9.4% are “fully aware and prepared”
22.6% have “prepared” emergency supplies for children
A total of 77.4% are not adequately prepared
21.6% have emergency supplies for children and infants
73.7% “want to put together” emergency supplies for children
LITECH launches new gelato brand from Miyakojima’s “Hata Kitchen”! Sales begin in November at “LBcafe” inside “HOTEL LOCAL BASE”
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株式会社ライテック has launched a new original gelato brand from 畑(パリ)キッチン, which operates food and beverage businesses on Miyakojima, with sales set to begin in November 2026 at LBcafe inside HOTEL LOCAL BASE.
Facts
Nov. 2026
4 flavors in total
Continuing for 25 years
Single: 650 yen
Double: 760 yen
For more than 80 years since its founding
Companies mentioned:株式会社ライテック、畑(パリ)キッチン、HOTEL LOCAL BASE、LBcafe、まてぃだ農園
“Hakata Mentaiko Potato Croquette” to go on sale for a limited time from Nov. 11 (Wed) — A seasonal croquette packed with the savory flavor of mentaiko
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井筒まい泉株式会社 will launch its “Hakata Mentaiko Potato Croquette” for a limited time from Nov. 11, 2026. Priced at 238 yen, it is made with Hakata mentaiko and domestically grown Danshaku potatoes, and will be sold at directly operated stores nationwide.
A new fall flavor joins the enhanced “Xylicrystal” throat lozenge series! “Xylicrystal Throat Lozenges EX Polyphenol Apple Sparkle Flavor”
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春日井製菓株式会社 will launch “Xylicrystal Throat Lozenges EX Polyphenol Apple Sparkle Flavor,” a new product in the enhanced line of its 3-layer sugar-free “Xylicrystal” throat lozenges, at select convenience stores from Nov. 9, 2026.
クラウドストライク released its 2026 Legal Industry Threat Report, revealing that CHATTY SPIDER is a major threat in attacks on U.S. law firms and that the line between digital and physical intrusion is becoming blurred.
Facts
82% of malicious activity
Malicious activity increased by 129%
Attempts to steal sensitive data began just 4 minutes after initial access was gained
A total of 455 legal organizations were listed on data leak sites
An increase of 39% year over year
Original中国関連の攻撃者の種類が2倍になるなか
Over a 30-day period
From 300 IP addresses
About 500 accounts were targeted
Companies mentioned:クラウドストライク、CrowdStrike、CrowdStrike, Inc.
スニダン launches “List Without Photos,” a new feature that removes the need to take photos when listing items
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スニダン, operated by 株式会社SODA, has launched “List Without Photos,” a new feature that eliminates the need to take photos when listing items. The feature is initially available for single trading cards, with plans to expand to apparel and sneakers.
Promoting seniors’ health and fostering connections on the VISION floor.
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On Oct. 26, the 31st Okinawa City Senior Citizens’ Club Sports Meet was held at 沖縄サントリーアリーナ, with about 1,000 participants. It was the first time the event had been held on the VISION floor, promoting health and fostering connections.
Launch of “AI Security Consulting,” providing comprehensive support for the safe use of AI
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株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ has launched “AI Security Consulting,” a service that supports the safe and appropriate use of generative AI. The service helps manage risk and ensure ongoing operations through measures such as visualizing AI usage, establishing governance, conducting security assessments and diagnostics, and supporting compliance with ISO/IEC 42001.
A new one-handed snack made with Chococro pastry! A new series of snack pies, “Snack Pie,” makes it easy to satisfy a small craving with a crisp bite; available for a limited time at 7 stores in Kanagawa Prefecture starting Friday, November 6.
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株式会社サンマルクカフェ will offer “Snack Pie,” a stick-shaped pie made with Chococro pastry, for a limited time at 7 stores in Kanagawa Prefecture starting November 6.
Calling for “words of resolve” from 21-year-olds! “21K Anchor Project (My Declaration at 21)” launches
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セーラー万年筆 is holding the “21K Anchor Project,” a note posting contest for people turning 21 this fiscal year, with a 21-karat nib Professional Gear Anchor fountain pen as a prize.
DXYZ’s facial recognition payment service “FreeiD Pay” launches beta version on Mitsui Sumitomo Card’s “stera market”
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DXYZ株式会社 will begin offering a beta version of its facial recognition payment service, “FreeiD Pay,” on November 20, 2026, through “stera market,” an app marketplace for Mitsui Sumitomo Card payment terminals.
Voice interaction solution “AITalk® Agent” selected for the “Sakishima Tech Lab Program” hosted by Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization
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株式会社エーアイ announced that its voice interaction solution “AITalk® Agent,” released on November 5, was selected for the “Sakishima Tech Lab Program,” hosted by 公益財団法人大阪産業局.
On-site manuals move from “searching” to “asking”: Launch of voice interaction solution “AITalk® Agent”
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株式会社エーアイ will launch “AITalk® Agent,” a voice interaction solution tailored to on-site operations that combines speech recognition and synthesis technology with RAG and LLM, on November 5, 2026. The on-premises solution requires no internet connection and can provide information by voice when manuals are registered.
Limited-quantity launch of “nodpod TEDDY collection,” sleep masks with the soft feel of a fluffy teddy bear!
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株式会社アールオーエヌ is launching “nodpod TEDDY collection,” weighted sleep masks distinguished by their soft, plush feel reminiscent of stuffed animals, in limited quantities.
日本ロレアル株式会社’s brand シュウ ウエムラ will relaunch the large-size version (50 mL) of “unlimited block: booster advanced,” a dewy primer that adheres closely to the skin and has won 13 Best Cosmetics awards, in limited quantities starting November 19, 2026.
Joint application with medical corporation (株)Medliss to “GENIAC-PRIZE” aims to address challenges in obstetrics and gynecology
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株式会社エーアイ and 株式会社Medliss jointly applied to “GENIAC-PRIZE,” hosted by 経済産業省 and NEDO, with a voice AI agent solution designed to reduce the documentation workload in obstetrics and gynecology.
Launch of “R&C-SM,” an assessment training program for prospective general managers
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株式会社リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ will launch “R&C-SM,” an assessment training program designed to select and develop prospective general managers, in November 2026. The program updates the company’s previous “RPAD” service and, with the introduction of the dedicated “Assessment Base” system, enables online delivery and simulation environments that closely resemble actual work.
AI-driven CDP “b→dash,” accelerating AI adoption, wins “Category No. 1” in the “MA Tools (BtoC)” category at the “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026”
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株式会社データX’s marketing cloud system “b→dash” won “Category No. 1” in the “MA Tools (BtoC)” category at the “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” hosted by スマートキャンプ株式会社.
NXワンビシアーカイブズ to exhibit at “ResorTech EXPO 2026 in Okinawa” (Nov. 19–20 / Okinawa Suntory Arena)
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株式会社NXワンビシアーカイブズ will exhibit at “ResorTech EXPO 2026 in Okinawa,” to be held at Okinawa Suntory Arena on Nov. 19–20, 2026, and introduce its electronic contract and contract management service “WAN-Sign.”
Facts
Event dates: Nov. 19 (Thu.) and 20 (Fri.), 2026
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00
Booth No. P-09
Companies mentioned:株式会社NXワンビシアーカイブズ、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、ResorTech EXPO in Okinawa 実行委員会、株式会社おきなわフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社沖縄銀行
PERSOL Business Process Design introduces AI into new graduate recruitment, aiming to boost engagement among job offer recipients and hire approximately 500 people annually
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PERSOL Business Process Design will introduce AI into its new graduate recruitment activities, aiming to improve engagement among job offer recipients and hire approximately 500 people annually.
青木フルーツ株式会社 will sell its Black Friday special drink “Cocoa Banana Milk” for a limited time from Nov. 13 to 29, 2026, at 13 stores of 果汁工房果琳 and フルーツバーAOKI located in ららぽーと.
Facts
13 stores
Nov. 13, 2026
Nov. 29, 2026
M size: ¥440
Takeout: ¥475 including tax
L size: ¥680
Takeout: ¥734 including tax
Currently 190 stores nationwide
Founded in 1924
Companies mentioned:青木フルーツ株式会社、果汁工房果琳、フルーツバーAOKI、ららぽーと、Mitsui Shopping Park、フルーツショップ青木、Wonder Fruits、V²&M by FruitsBar AOKI
Results announced for the “Student Apartment Yearbook Cover Design Competition”; the top prize winner selected from 273 entries will appear on the actual cover!
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株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー announced that the work by Kokomi Kawaguchi of トライデントデザイン専門学校 won the top prize in the cover design competition for the Student Apartment Yearbook 2027. There were 273 entries in total.
FMヨコハマ uses “キャンつく” to reach more than 11,000 LINE friends; case study published
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FMヨコハマ adopted “キャンつく,” an SNS campaign service provided by 株式会社ピクルス, and published a case study showing how it increased its LINE friend count from approximately 7,000 to more than 11,000.
Facts
LINE Official Account friend count, from approximately 7,000
Held at 15 events over six months
Cumulative applications reached 3,056
Approximately 75% of participants added the account as a new friend
[Joint project with 日本蓄電池] Grid-scale battery storage facility of approximately 2MW begins receiving power in Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture
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A grid-scale battery storage facility with approximately 2MW of capacity began receiving power in Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, as part of a joint project by 株式会社リミックスポイント and 日本蓄電池. This completes the 4th of 7 sites under development nationwide.
Facts
Rated output: approximately 2MW
Rated capacity: approximately 8MWh
Power reception began on Nov. 4, 2026
Entry into the balancing market is planned for around March 2027
Developing grid-scale battery storage facilities※1 at 7 locations nationwide
As the 4th site in this project
Aiming to develop 48 high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facilities
Of these, 25 are planned to be owned by the company
Including this facility, 7 storage facilities across the group have begun receiving power
5 storage facilities have entered the balancing market
Wins the Invention Encouragement Award at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Kanto Regional Invention Awards
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“Equol fermented product with high absorption and easy food processing,” developed by 株式会社ダイセル, won the Invention Encouragement Award at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Kanto Regional Invention Awards presented by 公益社団法人発明協会.
HPE unifies visibility across wired, wireless and SASE, optimizing user and application experience from edge to cloud
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HPE announced that it will integrate HPE Networking EdgeConnect, HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central to provide end-to-end visibility into networks and security from edge to cloud. This will accelerate self-driving operations powered by agentic AI, with the aim of optimizing user experience and reducing operational complexity.
Facts
During 2026
First half of 2027
Companies mentioned:HPE、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
“Workspaces close to home” for dual-income households open 3 minutes on foot from 三ノ輪駅. BIZcomfort三ノ輪 opens Nov. 10 as a new hub for local workers and entrepreneurs
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株式会社WOOC will open BIZcomfort三ノ輪 on Nov. 10, 2026, a 3-minute walk from 三ノ輪駅 on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. It will offer coworking spaces and rental offices for dual-income and parenting households and entrepreneurs, aiming to create a local business hub.
Facts
BIZcomfort三ノ輪 will open on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Operates approximately 200 locations nationwide
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Approximately 24% work remotely
Approximately 36% relocate from home or move their office
For breakfast or lunch! Introducing the Toffy Microwave Half Hot Sandwich Maker, an easy-to-use microwave appliance
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株式会社ラドンナ will launch the Toffy Microwave Half Hot Sandwich Maker, which can make half-size hot sandwiches and grilled rice balls in a microwave, on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
350,000 units sold across the series
On sale from November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Product price: ¥3,500 + consumption tax
Makes a snack-size hot sandwich in about 4 minutes
Warm despite not being a mummy bag? Bears Rock adds a new color to its -15°C envelope-style sleeping bag
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Bears Rock株式会社 has added a new color, Orion Navy, to its -15°C-rated FX-403 envelope-style sleeping bag and began selling it on Oct. 5, 2026. It uses the company’s proprietary BR Warm® 3D hollow synthetic fiber filling, combining a roomy feel with heat retention.
B-EN-G and 東京都市大学 デザイン・データ科学部 launch a DX education program using mcframe as teaching material under a partnership agreement
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ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with 東京都市大学 デザイン・データ科学部 and will launch a DX education program using the mcframe core business software package for manufacturers as teaching material in October 2026.
New booth design and staff T-shirts! Freeasy publishes report on its appearance at Marketing Week Autumn 2026, 28th edition
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Freeasy, a self-service survey tool operated by アイブリッジ株式会社, exhibited at Marketing Week Autumn 2026, 28th edition, held at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2026, unveiling a new booth design and staff T-shirts. The company also plans to exhibit in Osaka later this year.
Facts
More than 30,000 surveys conducted annually
Oct. 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
Ultra-fast surveys reaching 65 million people in Japan and overseas
More than 4,000 companies have adopted the service
More than 30,000 surveys annually
Conduct online research easily, starting at ¥500
13 million domestic survey panelists nationwide
Surveys available in 28 countries and regions worldwide
【チーズガーデン】Welcome the New Year with warm moments and smiles shared over cheese sweets: “Cheese Garden Lucky Boxes and Bags 2027” go on sale Jan. 1, 2027 (Friday, national holiday)
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コロワイドグループ’s チーズガーデン(株式会社庫や) will release limited quantities of its “Cheese Garden Lucky Boxes and Bags 2027” on Jan. 1, 2027. Reservations will open on Nov. 8, 2026, through the official online shop, 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング.
Facts
Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥4,500 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,000 (tax included)
チーズガーデン Lucky Bag 2027: ¥4,980 (tax included)
チーズガーデン Lucky Bag 2027: ¥3,980 (tax included)
Order acceptance begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
“ANA Shared Airport Shuttle” updates its service and begins operating at Haneda and Narita airports
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株式会社NearMe revamped ANA’s shared ride service, “ANA Shared Airport Shuttle,” on Nov. 5, 2026, and began operating at Narita Airport in addition to Haneda Airport.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen (operated by Zebra Japan株式会社) is running a Christmas campaign from 10–12 under the theme “Not your ordinary Christmas” and has been selling 53 “Cozy Xmas Mugs,” including 23 new designs, since Oct. 16, 2026.
Workshop presentation on terahertz-band film-type electromagnetic wave absorbers at “MWE 2026 (2026 Microwave Workshops and Exhibition)”
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マクセル will give a workshop presentation on film-type electromagnetic wave absorbers for the terahertz band at “MWE 2026,” which will be held at Pacifico Yokohama starting Nov. 25.
Corporate card UPSIDER introduces passkey authentication for login and identity verification
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株式会社UPSIDER has introduced phishing-resistant passkey authentication for browser logins and critical operations for its corporate card, “UPSIDER.” This enables password-free biometric authentication, combining convenience and security.
Facts
Credit card fraud losses in 2025 totaled 51 billion yen
with approximately 90% of the losses caused by card number theft.
Domestic phishing reports also reached approximately 2.45 million that year, a record high.
Passkey use has resulted in an authentication success rate of 93%.
It has also been reported to reduce login time by 73%.
Users can register and manage up to 15 passkeys.
Cumulative loans exceed 17 billion yen.
The number of companies using all services has surpassed 120,000.
Cumulative payment volume has reached 1.5 trillion yen.
[Ehonnavi Grand Appreciation Festival 2026-2027] A lavish giveaway campaign launches Nov. 5 (Thu.) to show our gratitude for your continued support!
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株式会社絵本ナビ is holding a lavish giveaway campaign for users of “Ehonnavi,” a picture book information site used by 20 million people annually. The “Ehonnavi Grand Appreciation Festival 2026-2027” will consist of 2 phases: the first runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4, and the second from Dec. 7 to Jan. 11. Prizes including an Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen, picture books, and home appliances will be awarded by lottery.
Original merchandise produced for the “カルビ大将” 2027 lucky bag
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株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン produced 4 original merchandise items (a tumbler, bag, towel set, and stickers) for the 2027 lucky bag from “カルビ大将,” a yakiniku chain operated by 株式会社アトム. The lucky bag includes meal vouchers worth 6,000 yen and 1 bottle of sauce, and is priced at 3,800 yen. Reservations open on Nov. 10, 2026.
Original merchandise produced for the “ステーキ宮” 2027 lucky bag
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株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン produced original merchandise for the 2027 lucky bag from “ステーキ宮,” operated by 株式会社アトム. The lucky bag includes merchandise such as a soup bottle, tumbler, and plush charm, along with meal vouchers and a voucher for 宮のたれ. Online reservations open on Nov. 10, 2026.
Facts
2027 lucky bag
3 lucky-bag-exclusive original merchandise items
Originalお1人様1,000円(税込)以上
Course A: 3,800 yen (tax included)
Course B: 5,000 yen (tax included)
“ステーキ宮” meal vouchers: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Original「宮のたれ」500ml
Original2026年11月10日(火)9:00から
100 locations as of Nov. 4, 2026
A track record of supporting more than 2,000 companies
[Discover the food cultures of Kyoto and Nagoya over breakfast] Local and regional menu offerings refreshed at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawa Gojo and Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meieki Minami
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株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン refreshed the locally sourced and regional menu offerings at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawa Gojo and Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meieki Minami in October 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Oct. 20 (Tue.)
1,800 yen for adults
950 yen for elementary school children sharing a bed
Beloved by Barbie! LaLuna pelvic floor muscle training pants to be featured at a booth at “Barbie’s bloomest Project in Fujimi” on Nov. 7 (Sat.)
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LaLuna, the wellness brand of 株式会社リベルタ, will have a booth at “Barbie’s bloomest Project in Fujimi,” taking place on Nov. 7 at LaLaport Fujimi in Saitama Prefecture.
マウザー begins carrying Samtec’s new “VITA 90 VNX+” product
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マウザー・エレクトロニクス has begun sales of Samtec’s new “VITA 90 VNX+.” The product is a small-form-factor interconnect system for industrial, defense, and aerospace applications, featuring support for frequencies up to 110 GHz and conduction cooling.
“Children’s Future Career,” bringing career education to life through board games, provided free of charge to a children’s care home in Akita as part of social contribution activities with JEO
Creating the “manufacturing of the future” together: “re:re:re,” an exhibition promoting zero waste and aiming to realize circular distribution, will be held in February ’27! Exhibitors and brands now being sought
【SIGNATE】SIGNATE Cloud extensively revamped for “DSS ver2.0”! Supports all 6 categories and 17 roles, including newly added “Data Management,” and provides optimal learning linked to assessments
Original開催まで1か月!「丸亀うどんフェス2026」の全貌を公開 讃岐うどん職人が競う「SANU-1 GRAND PRIX 2026」や丸亀市の名店キッチンカーなど登場
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Original株式会社丸亀製麺、株式会社トリドールホールディングス、丸亀市が主催する「丸亀うどんフェス2026」が11月28日に香川県丸亀市で開催される。全国讃岐うどん職人が技を競う「SANU-1 GRAND PRIX 2026」決勝戦や前哨戦、「SANU-1 RISING 2026」、名店キッチンカー、手打ち体験教室など全13のイベントコンテンツを実施する。
株式会社プロントコーポレーション will launch the limited-edition Christmas tree-themed drinks “Iced Holiday Star Latte” and “Holiday Star Latte” at all PRONTO locations starting November 19, 2026.
Gigi launches pilot program to provide meal support for children in 塩竈市, Miyagi Prefecture
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Gigi株式会社, with support from Fukamatsu-gumi and sponsorship from 塩竈市, will launch “Shiogama Kodomo Gochimeshi,” a pilot program using digital meal tickets for children up to junior high school age in 塩竈市, Miyagi Prefecture, starting November 16.
Going full circle, for everyone’s well-being: 山田養蜂場 launches a fully ripened honey series from its new brand “apiterrapi(アピテラピ)”
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“apiterrapi(アピテラピ),” a circular cosmetics brand operated by 株式会社山田養蜂場, will launch 3 varieties of “fully ripened honey” on its dedicated brand website starting November 5, 2026.
Sakai Company Information Session & Job Interview Event to be held (12/3)
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Sakai City will co-host the “Sakai Company Information Session & Job Interview Event” with ハローワーク堺 and 堺商工会議所 on December 3. The event is for job seekers aged 59 or younger, and admission is free.
The popular dessert tiramisu is now a cake made in the style of Baskin-Robbins! “31 Tiramisu Cake”
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B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社 will launch the “31 Tiramisu Cake” on November 13, 2026, from its “31 PÂTISSERIE” line, popular for its authentic dessert flavors. The price is ¥2,500.
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
[Tokyo Great Bears] “DNP presents Tokyo Great Bears Home Game” to be held!
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株式会社グレートベアーズ announced that it will hold the “DNP presents Tokyo Great Bears Home Game” at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 on December 5 and 6, 2026. 大日本印刷株式会社(DNP) will serve as match-day sponsor, with events including a photo exhibition, sales of Uni-Patchin merchandise, and a smart fencing experience.
Spectee CEO Murakami to discuss getting ahead of supply chain crises at the “26th Strategic Logistics Summit”
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Kenjiro Murakami, CEO of 株式会社Spectee, which provides supply chain risk management services, will speak at a panel session at the “26th Strategic Logistics Summit” on November 11, 2026, discussing responses to supply chain crises and ways to mitigate risks.
[Event Report] Kato, CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer), takes the stage as a finalist at the “Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Qualifier,” one of the world’s largest pitch contests
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Ryohiro Kato, CBDO of Arsaga Partners, took the stage as a finalist at the “Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Qualifier,” held at Kumamoto-jo Hall on October 6, 2026, and presented organizational management DX using “Arsaga Organizational AI.”
Facts
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
US$1 million prize investment
Around 250 companies applied
10 finalist companies
Approximately 2,300 people
In just 8 months
Cumulative sales top ¥100 million
More than 200,000 cumulative AI conversations
Approximately 30,000 users
A business operation of approximately 400 people
Companies mentioned:アルサーガパートナーズ株式会社、ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、千葉道場ファンド、Drone Fund
[ホテルJALシティ名古屋 錦] Two upper-floor room types to be offered as “ReFa Rooms” starting in November
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Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki will begin offering special “ReFa Rooms” equipped with items from 株式会社MTG’s beauty brand “ReFa” in November 2026, and has also introduced ReFa items in all guest rooms.
Logizard to exhibit at “Smaregi PRESENTS The Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2”
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ロジザード株式会社 will exhibit at “Smaregi PRESENTS The Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2,” hosted by 株式会社スマレジ on November 18, 2026, and will showcase inventory management and warehouse workflow efficiencies using its cloud WMS, “Logizard ZERO.”
A survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that many feel anxious about drawing down their retirement savings, and more than half of those already doing so feel resistance or discomfort with the term.
Facts
241 men and women in their 60s and 70s
“It makes me anxious” was the most common response, at 72.6%
Of those drawing down their savings, 55.9% said they felt resistance or discomfort with calling what they are doing “drawing down”
52.7% are already drawing down savings or investments to cover living expenses or major costs
56.4% of people in their 60s and 70s knew what the term meant
95.0% of people feel anxious when they see their assets declining, even when the money is necessary
[5th Anniversary Special, Limited-Time Event] Accessories brand “GLUCK” to hold a POP UP STORE at Lumine Est Shinjuku starting November 19, with advance sales of new products
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Originalアクセサリーブランド「GLUCK」を展開する株式会社グルックは、ブランド誕生5周年を記念し、2026年11月19日から23日までルミネエスト新宿店で期間限定POP UP STOREを開催する。新商品の先行販売も予定されている。
The real talent challenge is not “being unable to hire” but “being unable to make the most of talent.” An explanation of “redesigning group HR” to develop, place and promote talent across the group: “HR Forum 2026—Talent Management to Realize Group Growth Strategies”
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株式会社タナベコンサルティング will hold “HR Forum 2026” on November 13, 2026, and explain growth strategies through group-wide talent visibility and redesign.
Natural stone jewelry brand “mi luna” proposes “Green Friday” instead of Black Friday. It unveils “healing natural stone recipes” that speak to who you are today.
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Natural stone jewelry brand “mi luna” will hold the limited-time “Green Friday” special event “A Little Healing, for me.” from November 23 to 30, 2026. The event will feature a natural stone guide themed around healing and a campaign.
Facts
Monday, November 23, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
6 emotional states
Companies mentioned:株式会社コメ兵ホールディングス、mi luna、KOMEHYO、株式会社Luna Vista
[Survey on Security Self-Assessments at Companies That Have Introduced AI Company-Wide] 85.0% feel that they have “put AI security measures in place,” while only 32.0% say they can “explain them to business partners right away”
Salesforce selected for government agency’s “Design and Development of the Goods Management System for the SEABIS Next System (V4) Renewal”
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Salesforce announced that it was selected as the development platform for the system in “Design and Development of the Goods Management System for the SEABIS Next System (V4) Renewal,” a project awarded to 株式会社フレクト by デジタル庁.
Which fragrance do you prefer? “APPLE” and “GREEN APPLE” fragrance voting campaign launches!
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Lifestyle brand “Afternoon Tea LIVING” is holding a fragrance voting campaign for “APPLE” and “GREEN APPLE” in its apple collection supervised by sustainable fragrance brand “FERNANDA.” A survey will run from November 18 to December 1, 2026, with item sets awarded to 6 winners selected by lottery.
Facts
An item set featuring the fragrance of your choice, awarded to 6 winners selected by lottery
Diffuser \2,640 (tax included)
Multi balm \990 (tax included)
About 110 stores nationwide
Celebrating its 45th anniversary in September 2026
[LOUNIE(ルーニィ)] 7th project celebrating the brand’s 45th anniversary! First collaboration items with heritage outdoor brand “GERRY(ジェリー)” go on sale!
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Women’s fashion brand “LOUNIE” from アイア株式会社 has launched its first collaboration with the heritage American outdoor brand “GERRY” as the 7th project celebrating its 45th anniversary, releasing 2 items: an ultra-light down vest and a logo sweatshirt.
Photographs capture authentic lives and the warmth of family: “あかりんぐ Photo Exhibition at 飛驒高山美術館” opens Tuesday, November 10, 2026—Supporting a local group’s vision and helping build a society where everyone can live as themselves
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飛驒高山美術館 will host a photo exhibition organized by “あかりんぐ,” a group of children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and their families, from November 10 to November 20, 2026. Through about 23 photographs on display, the exhibition will deepen understanding of building a society where everyone can live as themselves, regardless of disability.
Paid articles written in Japanese can now reach readers in Korea. note expands automatic translation into Korean
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note has expanded support for automatic Korean translation of paid articles written in Japanese, and citations in “AI Briefing,” the generative AI search feature of South Korean major search service “NAVER,” are also increasing.
Facts
English from May 2026
Automatic translation into Korean from August
From September, South Korean major search service “NAVER”
Over the 4 weeks from September 23 to October 20, 2026
It was 1,072,495 times
Displayed more than 1 million times in 2 weeks
Over the 2 weeks from October 5 to 18, 2026
On September 30, 2026, about 2 months after its release in Japan
The number of views increased more than 3 times
During the 2 weeks after release (September 30 to October 13)
Compared with the previous 2 weeks (September 16 to 29)
Discover the colors of autumn with “べあ~君”! The 45th AR Photo Contest, “Autumn Colors Found with べあ~君,” begins November 5
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APAMAN株式会社 will hold its 45th AR Photo Contest featuring its official character Bear-kun from Nov. 5, 2026. The theme is “Autumn Colors Found with Bear-kun,” and prizes will be awarded to 5 outstanding entries.
Seminar with a cardiovascular specialist: “What You Can Do Now to Protect Your Heart”
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株式会社ルネサンス will hold a heart health seminar led by a cardiovascular specialist at Renaissance Kameido on Nov. 24, 2026, under a partnership agreement with 医療法人TASUKI.
Building systems to support school non-attendance, developmental and mental disabilities, and financial hardship. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ Recruitment Information Session
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株式会社キズキ will hold a recruitment information session on Nov. 11, 2026, highlighting its system-based support for people facing issues such as school non-attendance and financial hardship, and opportunities to become a manager in your 20s.
[Nov. 17 (Tue.)] Ad Ebis to hold online seminar on learning about AI × web marketing across 10 fields — From “using” AI to “achieving results” with it. Insights from 10 companies to apply to practical work in 2027
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Ad Ebis, provided by 株式会社イルグルム, will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 17, 2026, covering 10 fields of AI and web marketing.
Facts
10 areas
Nov. 17, 2026
2.5 times the previous year
Companies mentioned:株式会社イルグルム、株式会社unname、シナジーマーケティング株式会社、トランスコスモス株式会社、TikTok for Business Japan、ナイル株式会社、株式会社Speee、クラウドサーカス株式会社、株式会社EVERRISE、株式会社TWOSTONE AIvita[TWOSTONE&Sonsグループ]
[Mystery × charter train × immersive theater] One-day-only experience-based mystery tour “Emergency Directive for the Usui” aboard a special train on Dec. 19 (Sat.)! Enjoy theater and deduction on an express train from Ueno to Yokokawa, Gunma Prefecture
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株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム&セールス will collaborate with KAGENAZO, operated by FUN SPIRITS株式会社, to hold a one-day-only experience-based mystery tour, “Emergency Directive for the Usui,” on Dec. 19, 2026, aboard the special limited express Usui running from Ueno to Yokokawa, Gunma Prefecture.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Capacity: 300 people
Original【通常プラン】大人1名(中学生以上):39,000円
Original【窓側確約プラン】大人1人(中学生以上):44,000円
This tour is intended for people aged 15 and older.
[A new limited-edition chicken dish packed with flavors perfect for winter] The rich aroma of ginger and the mellow, spicy heat of chili are perfect for the cold season. “Ginger-Scented Spicy Chicken” goes on sale in limited quantities from Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社 will release “Ginger-Scented Spicy Chicken,” a limited-edition chicken dish featuring ginger and chili flavors, in limited quantities from Nov. 11.
[2026 Christmas feature] This Christmas, celebrate your way. “FIND YOUR CHRISTMAS,” presented by TRANSIT
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トランジットグループ has launched a special “FIND YOUR CHRISTMAS” page for Christmas 2026, featuring limited-edition menus and sweets at 12 locations, including French, Italian, and steak restaurants.
Facts
12 distinctive locations
Price: 25,000 yen
Price: 33,000 yen
Price: 16,000 yen
Price: 15,400 yen
Price: ¥14,000
Price: 22,000 yen
Price: 11,000 yen
Price: 29,700 yen
Chantilly Noël (strawberry), 12cm: 5,500 yen
Chantilly Noël (strawberry), 15cm: 7,500 yen
Bûche de Noël, 18cm: 7,000 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社トランジットホールディングス、トランジットグループ、Hills House Dining 33、CIRPAS、Opuses、MAISON VERTE、THE GATEHOUSE、SPICA、SPICE LAB TOKYO、THE PIG & THE LADY、Smith & Wollensky GINZA、Dining 33 Pâtisserie à la maison、L'HISTORIQUE、麻布台ヒルズ、ホテル阪急グランレスパイア大阪、ゲートタワーホテル、三國清三氏