Popular Thomas & Friends item “Tomica Chocolate Percy” is back in a Thomas Town original package! The Christmas limited-time event “Percy’s Happy Christmas” is also underway!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will bring back the popular “Tomica Chocolate Percy” in an original package at Thomas Town, the Thomas & Friends indoor theme park, and will hold the limited-time Christmas event “Percy’s Happy Christmas” from Nov. 7 to Dec. 25, 2026.
[Survey on communication in retail stores] More than 80% of users of headsets and radios have experienced “missed messages.” Searching for colleagues because of missed messages takes 101 hours a year.
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LINE WORKS株式会社 surveyed 660 retail store staff. More than 80% of headset and radio users have experienced “missed messages,” and staff who miss messages at least 1 time every 1 day spend 101 hours a year “looking for people,” the survey found.
Facts
More than 80% of headset and radio users have experienced “missed messages”
A survey of 660 employees working at retail stores across Japan
“Headsets and radios (dedicated devices)” ranked first at 44.4%.
Original1日1回以上の頻度で、聞き逃しを経験していることがわかりました
84.5% of headset and radio users have experienced missed messages.
Currently used by 2,000 companies
Companies mentioned：LINE WORKS株式会社、LINE WORKSラジャー、LINE WORKS
チェック・ポイント establishes “AI Cyber Attack Validation Team” in Japan to help identify exploitable risks before attackers can exploit them
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チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ announced that it has established an “AI Cyber Attack Validation Team” to help organizations in Japan strengthen their resilience against cyberattacks involving the misuse of AI. It will also offer its Agentic Exposure Validation (AEV) assessment program free of charge for a limited time.
Facts
More than 1,000 organizations worldwide continuously use AEV
Protecting more than 100,000 organizations around the world
Assessments are usually completed within a few hours to 24 hours
株式会社ツクリエ has selected 5 companies after a rigorous screening process for TOHOKU GROWTH Accelerator 2026（TGA2026）, a research and development-focused startup support program run by 仙台市.
Facts
5 selected companies
Approximately 8,000 startup consultations annually
Showcase to offer SDK for identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker”
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株式会社ショーケース is preparing to launch an SDK for its identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” in 2026. This will give users the option of flexible deployment methods, including integration into their own apps, in addition to low-code and API options.
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
11 billion yen
Original15億6512万円
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、米国Genesys社、Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.
エクセルシオール カフェ, operated by 株式会社ドトールコーヒー, will launch the winter-exclusive “Orange Chocolate Masala Chai Tea” on Nov. 19, 2026, and add “Rooibos Tea” to its regular menu. A new gateau chocolat will also be introduced.
Facts
Starting Thursday, November 19, 2026
R: 670 yen (tax included)
L: 730 yen (tax included)
HOT: 480 yen (tax included)
ICE R: 480 yen (tax included) / L: 540 yen (tax included)
Construction begins on luxury resort hotel レジーナリゾート那須, where guests can stay with their dogs; first Regina Resort in northern Kanto, with natural hot springs and dog terraces in all rooms
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東京建物株式会社 and 東京建物リゾート株式会社 began construction on レジーナリゾート那須, a luxury resort hotel where guests can stay with their dogs, on Nov. 2, 2026, and aim to open it around the end of 2028.
【品川プリンスホテル】味街道 五十三次 to hold “Gratitude Fair,” a culinary journey through local bounty in tribute to 32 years of support
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The Japanese restaurant 味街道 五十三次 at 品川プリンスホテル will hold a special “Gratitude Fair” ahead of a temporary closure for renovations, expressing its appreciation since opening in 1994. The fair will run from Dec. 1, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027, and will comprise a first installment offering menu items at their original prices and a second installment featuring “An Evening of Gratitude,” a special course by 3 chefs.
Facts
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
Since opening in 1994
Main Tower, 38F
Flavors from 7 Japanese cuisine specialty restaurants
3 chefs representing the hotel
For 3 days from Friday, Jan. 8
Lunch: ¥3,900
Dinner: ¥5,500
￥30,000
13% service charge applies separately
3,521 rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、品川プリンスホテル、味街道 五十三次、TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
Build a sales system that breaks from the “selling in Japan” approach and grows overseas orders | New e-learning series launches: “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Sales” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched a new series on overseas business sales activities, “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Sales” (7 courses in total), on its online training service, “INSIGHT ACADEMY E-learning.”
Facts
7 courses in total
More than 200 courses
280 courses in total
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
Smartplus to hold “Wealth Management Conference 2026” for financial institutions and IFAs on Nov. 11
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株式会社スマートプラス, part of the Finatext Group, will hold the “Wealth Management Conference 2026” for financial institutions and IFAs on Nov. 11, 2026, at Bellesalle Kudan in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The event will focus on changes in the economic environment and the use of AI, with presentations and discussions featuring a professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, Snowflake, Nowcast, and Amova Asset Management, among others.
【Anker】A new standard for robot vacuums: cyclonic technology; launches 2 products, “Anker Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35 / C30 Edge”
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アンカー・ジャパン株式会社 has begun selling 2 robot vacuum models with built-in cyclones: the Anker Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35 and C30 Edge. The E35 is a high-end model with thorough sterilization, while the C30 Edge is a standard model with a compact design.
Facts
Preorders open Nov. 5, 2026 (Thursday)
Powerful suction of up to 35,000 Pa
Removes more than 90% of allergens
Floor sterilization rate of at least 99%
Recognizes more than 280 types of objects
199,900 yen, tax included
129,900 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、Anker Japan、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場、TÜV SÜD
StellaJean announces winners of its 1st StellaJean Contest for Screen Adaptation-Worthy Original Works; Grand Prize goes to Misaki Hachigatsu’s “A Pure White Lie and a Deep Red Truth,” to be adapted for screen
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The winners of the 1st StellaJean Contest for Screen Adaptation-Worthy Original Works, hosted by StellaJean, the short-drama streaming platform operated by 株式会社BookLive, have been announced. The Grand Prize goes to “A Pure White Lie and a Deep Red Truth” by Misaki Hachigatsu, which will be adapted for screen.
Facts
A total of 17 sponsoring companies and supporting partners
571 diverse works submitted to the novel and screenplay categories
7 million yen in cash hidden in a confectionery box
Companies mentioned：株式会社BookLive、StellaJean、yucca、nowhere film、PHIER、ビバップ、GOKKO、HA-LU、JCTV、PIE with Films.、studio15、ブックライブ、App Store、Google Play
ドルチェフェリーチェ, the sweets brand produced by 河淳株式会社, began taking reservations for 9 Christmas cakes on Nov. 1, 2026. Reservations are available for 7 varieties, including classic strawberry cakes and products exclusive to 2026. Some products will be sold exclusively in stores from Dec. 23 to 25.
Innovation & Co., a group company of 株式会社イノベーション, announced that freee株式会社 has listed its service, freee Custom Order, on ITトレンド, a corporate IT comparison site. The service, an option between existing packaged software and custom development, launched in July 2026 and supports digital transformation and improved operational efficiency at small and midsize businesses.
Facts
Securities code 3970
Launched in July 2026
Keeps costs and development time to about one-third
[Nov. 11 (Wednesday), 12:00–12:40] Moving generative AI use from individual use to organizational transformation: ビルスピアカデミー to hold online seminar on “How to Develop Talent That Can Put AI Agents to Work”
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パーソルイノベーション株式会社 will hold an online seminar on Nov. 11, 2026, titled “How to Develop Talent That Can Put AI Agents to Work,” explaining development strategies and case studies for advancing generative AI use from individual use to organizational transformation.
Facts
86.4% of Japanese companies use generative AI for at least some business operations
61.6% of companies cite “improved operational efficiency, including through reduced work time” as a benefit of using generative AI
Has provided training to more than 100 major companies
Satisfaction rate above 95%
Repeat rate above 90%
Business launched in April 2019
Opens access to approximately 100,000 job listings※2 for staffing agencies
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピカンパニー、総務省、TECH PLAY Academy、ビルスピアカデミー、ビルスピ、パーソルグループ、ピタテン、HITO-Linkエージェント
Zouk Tokyo marks 3rd anniversary with event on Nov. 20 (Friday), featuring Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia
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Zouk Tokyo, a nightlife entertainment venue operated by 株式会社グランベルホテル, a subsidiary of 株式会社ベルーナ, will hold an anniversary event on Nov. 20, 2026, to mark its 3rd anniversary, welcoming Swedish House Mafia member Sebastian Ingrosso as a special guest.
Facts
3rd anniversary
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
No. 1 in Japan
No. 51 worldwide
Capacity of up to 1,000 people
Area: 600㎡
Code No. 9997
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベルーナ、株式会社グランベルホテル、Swedish House Mafia、Axwell Λ Ingrosso、Refune Music、Tomorrowland、DJ Mag、VOID Acoustics、グランベルスクエア、BASEGRANBELL、コリドーの湯、銀座ホテル by グランベル、BEEF STEAK CLUB KIYO GINZA、ベルーナグループ
Akachan Honpo and Smart Nurse launch business collaboration to develop personalized support program for people trying to conceive
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 and Smart Nurse have launched a business collaboration to develop a personalized support program for people trying to conceive, with a proof-of-concept trial planned to begin around spring 2027.
“MR. MEN LITTLE MISS THE COFFEE STAND,” a coffee stand featuring the British picture-book characters ミスターメン リトルミス, whose books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide, opens Nov. 6 in Shibuya’s underground shopping area Shibuchika
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サンリオ will open a takeout-only coffee stand featuring the British picture-book characters ミスターメン リトルミス on Nov. 6, 2026, in Shibuchika, the underground shopping area in Shibuya.
[長野高専] Holds ceremony to mark opening of naming-rights facilities
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長野工業高等専門学校 selected 株式会社守谷商会 and 技建開発株式会社 as its 2 naming-rights partners and held a ceremony to mark the opening of the facilities on Reiwa 8, Oct. 20. The library and cafeteria will use the respective names “MORIYA Library” and “技建みらい食堂.”
ステーキ宮, operated by 株式会社アトム, began accepting reservations on Nov. 10, 2026, for its “2027 New Year Lucky Bags,” available in limited quantities. It offers an A package (3,800 yen including tax) and a B package (5,000 yen including tax); the B package includes a plush charm of the character “Mōtarō.”
ECOALF partners on the 1st phase of ANA’s new upcycling project, “2ND RUNWAY”; launching flight jackets and bags made from aircraft seat-cover fabric
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Sanyo Shokai’s sustainable fashion brand ECOALF and ANA are collaborating to launch the “ANA×ECOALF PAX Series,” an upcycled collection made from aircraft seat-cover fabric.
Facts
Equivalent to approximately 200 seats
Approximately 400 m of fabric, 2 m wide
5 styles in total (1 jacket style, 4 bag/pouch styles)
Popular sushi izakaya “鮨 酒 肴 杉玉” presents “A Slightly Indulgent Winter at Sugidama,” featuring a lavish 5-piece platter with red snow crab and golden eye snapper for a sumptuous year-end! A new kind of snack, “shari katsu,” also arrives!
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株式会社FOOD & LIFE INNOVATIONS will hold “A Slightly Indulgent Winter at Sugidama,” a lavish winter-limited menu featuring red snow crab and golden eye snapper, at popular sushi izakaya “鮨 酒 肴 杉玉” from Nov. 5.
Facts
¥1,390 (¥1,529 including tax)
¥399 (¥439 including tax)
¥499 (¥549 including tax)
¥1,355 (¥1,490 including tax)
¥1,536 including tax ¥1,690)
¥1,582 (¥1,740 including tax)
¥1,718 (¥1,890 including tax)
Winter Head-to-Head 5-Piece Platter
Bite-size shari katsu, 3-piece set
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOOD & LIFE INNOVATIONS、鮨 酒 肴 杉玉
[Dec. 16 (Wednesday) | AI×ESG Conference] Online seminar for executives and managers in CFO, corporate planning, IR and sustainability departments
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株式会社宣伝会議 has begun accepting registrations for the “AI×ESG Conference,” to be held online on Dec. 16, 2026. The conference will present ways to streamline non-financial information disclosure and examples of AI use to help CFOs and professionals in IR and sustainability departments comply with SSBJ standards and mandatory GX-ETS requirements.
Brother to launch its “Year-End Double Cashback Campaign” on Nov. 5
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Brother Sales, the domestic sales subsidiary of Brother Industries, will run its “Year-End Double Cashback Campaign” from Nov. 5, 2026, through Jan. 14, 2027. Customers who purchase eligible inkjet printers or multifunction devices will receive up to ¥4,000 in cashback and up to ¥4,000 worth of points.
Facts
Up to ¥4,000 in cashback
Up to ¥4,000 worth of “Toku Suru Points”
Receive an additional gift of up to ¥1,500 worth of Toku Suru Points
Help children who resist brushing and ease parents’ frustration! A new flavor arrives in “ハイチュウ toothpaste,” recreating the familiar taste: “ハイチュウ toothpaste <strawberry flavor>” launches Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
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Morinaga & Co. will launch a new “strawberry flavor” of “ハイチュウ toothpaste,” recreating the familiar taste, on Nov. 24 at select e-commerce sites and dental clinics.
[Machida, Tokyo] Panel exhibition “A Gathering of Cute Glassware and Ceramics—From the Collection of 町田市立博物館” to be held
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“A Gathering of Cute Glassware and Ceramics—From the Collection of 町田市立博物館,” a panel exhibition featuring approximately 20 glass and ceramic items from the 町田市立博物館 collection, will be held at 町田市立中央図書館 from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6.
All 5 volumes of “China Contemporary Literature Gallery” begin publication as part of 集英社’s 100th-anniversary project! “Movement and Drifting,” the 1st volume in the series, distills 30 years of trends since the 1990s and goes on sale from 集英社 on Nov. 5 (Thursday)
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株式会社集英社 has begun publishing all 5 volumes of its Chinese contemporary literature anthology series “China Contemporary Literature Gallery” to mark its 100th anniversary. The 1st volume, “Movement and Drifting,” goes on sale Nov. 5, 2026.
LIFULL meets goal of training 100 non-engineering “citizen developers” to transform operations with AI
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株式会社LIFULL met its goal of training 100 non-engineering “citizen developers (CDs)” to lead operational improvements using generative AI on Sept. 17, 2026, with 132 people certified.
[ABCマート] “Happiness, right here by your side.” Mariya Kamiyama and her child show off coordinated looks featuring new and popular NIKE shoes! Also check out kids’ running shoe outfits styled for different occasions!
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ABCマート has launched a visual campaign featuring coordinated parent-child outfits with NIKE’s new kids’ and baby shoes, “STRATOS SHIFT 2000,” and the popular “V5 RNR.” Mariya Kamiyama and her child appear in the campaign, with sales at stores and online starting Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Price: ¥5,830 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,280 (tax included)
Price: ¥10,560 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABCマート、ABC-MART、ABC-MART GRAND STAGE、NIKE
Sumitomo Mitsui Card is partnering with 住友生命グループ and Healthcare Technologies to offer a new experience connecting insurance and healthcare
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card is partnering with Aiaru Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance, a member of the 住友生命グループ, and Healthcare Technologies to begin offering influenza condolence payments on Nov. 5, 2026. Through Olive Healthcare, it will provide a digital experience spanning insurance enrollment, online medical consultations and insurance claims. It will also introduce the Fusion platform provided by LeadInX and run a campaign for new policyholders.
Seminar for real estate owners: “Practical vacancy countermeasures to attract more inquiries without lowering rent” — online event
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株式会社クラスココンサルファーム will hold a free online seminar for real estate owners nationwide on Nov. 14, 2026. The speaker, 小松折子 of 日光建設株式会社, will discuss maximizing returns on older properties and countermeasures for vacancies.
Eyewear brand “Zoff” to hold “Zoff BLACK FRIDAY” — starting Nov. 12, 2026, with 3 price points inspired by Black Friday: ¥4,600, ¥6,600 and ¥9,600
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Eyewear brand “Zoff” will hold “Zoff BLACK FRIDAY” at stores nationwide and online starting Nov. 12, 2026, selling glasses at 3 price points: ¥4,600, ¥6,600 and ¥9,600.
Toward early detection of Graves’ disease through hair: Aderans presents research on the potential for early detection of Graves’ disease using thyroid hormones in hair at the 20th Metabolome Symposium
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株式会社アデランス presented research at the 20th Metabolome Symposium showing that measuring thyroid hormone levels in hair could enable early detection of Graves’ disease. The findings were developed through joint research with 公益財団法人かずさDNA研究所. The hormones can be detected from as little as 1mg of hair (about 10 strands), and the study has been published in the international academic journal “Biomolecules.”
“Ice Greige,” a gray shade that creates a soft, natural look and was voted No. １ in the “Heavy Rotation Eyebrow Mascara Comeback Election,” returns in a limited quantity!
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The limited-edition shade “51 Ice Greige,” voted No. 1 in the “Heavy Rotation Eyebrow Mascara Comeback Election,” will be re-released in limited quantities on Nov. 27, 2026.
パーソルホールディングス Group AI Division / Group Work Style Division Head 岡田将幸 to speak at “Nikkei Digital Forum”
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岡田将幸 of パーソルホールディングス spoke at the “Nikkei Digital Forum,” pointing out that AI adoption alone does not translate into financial results. He said that shifting to AI-first business models and redesigning the “corporate OS” are essential to strengthening competitiveness.
“Project Sekai” 6th anniversary: Special music video made with fan illustrations released — a fan-created work filled with memories of Proseka, with more than 1,600 submissions
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株式会社セルシス, in collaboration with Sega and Colorful Palette, released a music video featuring illustrations submitted by fans to mark the 6th anniversary of “Project Sekai.” The project received more than 1,600 submissions.
パナソニック announced that cumulative domestic shipments of its Doltz Premium W Sonic Vibration Toothbrush Series, launched in August 2025, have surpassed 100,000 units.
キヤノングループ wins 10 awards, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, at the Reiwa 8 Kanto Regional Invention Awards
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At the Reiwa 8 Kanto Regional Invention Awards, organized by 公益社団法人発明協会, キヤノングループ won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for its “exposure apparatus that achieves high overlay accuracy.” The group received a total of 10 awards.
シーホース三河 authorized book “BOOSTER’S 2026-27” goes on sale! Special event where fans can receive copies directly from players to be held on Nov. 14 (Sat.)
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シーホース三河 announced that it will hold an event where players hand copies directly to fans after the Toyama game on Nov. 14, as a purchase benefit for its authorized book “BOOSTER’S 2026-27,” which goes on sale on Nov. 4, 2026.
A cumulative 100,000 copies sold, with buzz building even before publication! The paperback edition of Hika Harada’s moving, widely discussed novel “Library Night Meal” goes on sale Nov. 5
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株式会社ポプラ社 will release the paperback edition of Hika Harada’s “Library Night Meal” on Nov. 5. The book has sold more than 100,000 copies across the paperback and hardcover editions, and the author will hold a talk event on Nov. 6.
TikTok to host “TikTok Entertainment Forum in Japan 2026” to share examples of entertainment-sector applications!
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On Nov. 4, 2026, TikTok held “TikTok Entertainment Forum in Japan 2026” to share examples of entertainment-sector applications, including cases from TOHO animation, and explain how to use the TikTok Spotlight feature.
変なホテル大阪 心斎橋’s “KINUJO Room” receives official KINUJO ROOM certification
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“KINUJO Room” at 変なホテル大阪心斎橋 has received official certification under 株式会社KINUJO’s “KINUJO ROOM” program, with product installations set to expand to standard guest rooms.
Facts
Launched in October 2026
The “KINUJO Room” has been offered since July 2026
【ロイヤルパークホテル】Launches “MOËT & CHANDON Moments,” a stay plan for a luxurious winter getaway
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Operated by 三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, ロイヤルパークホテル will launch “MOËT & CHANDON Moments,” a luxurious accommodation plan featuring モエ・エ・シャンドン, for a limited time in winter 2026.
Atsukan DJ つけたろう × Ofuro Cafe collaboration event “おふろsakeナイト” to be held on Nov. 20 and 21 in November. The sake lineup has also been announced!
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“おふろcafe utatane” and “おふろcafe ハレニワの湯,” operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will hold “おふろsakeナイト,” a collaborative event with 熱燗DJつけたろう, on Nov. 20 and 21, 2026, offering unlimited servings of local Saitama sake and pairing snacks.
Facts
Unlimited refills of local sake and pairing snacks for ¥1,780
Currently being held on 10 dates
Enjoy unlimited sake and snack pairings for up to 4 hours
“Mount Rainier” unveils its new winter 2026 latte, with the mellow creaminess of milk and the fragrant notes of cinnamon and caramel: “Mount Rainier Café Latte Cinnamon Caramel,” available nationwide for a limited time starting Tuesday, Nov. 17
5 mobile battery products from エレコム株式会社 have received the “Best Product” award at the Eco Mark Awards 2026, while the company’s efforts to reduce environmental impact have won the “Excellence Award”—the first such recognition for エレコム.
New automatic feeders launched in 2 types to support healthy eating with familiar meals at set times: a smartphone-connected model for monitoring and voice prompts, and an easy-to-use model operated with buttons
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エレコム株式会社 will launch 2 types of automatic pet feeders in early November: a camera-equipped model that lets users check on and talk to their pets via smartphone, and a timer-operated model with buttons.
Facts
Large-capacity 4.5L tank
Can also record up to 10 seconds of audio
2K high-resolution camera
Original過去1カ月の傾向まで
Supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Set portions of food in increments of about 15g
1 portion is about 15g
Original1日最大4回まで
Original1回に1～10ポーションの範囲で給餌量を選択
Original1回あたり約150g
Original電気代は1カ月たったの
Original電気代は1カ月たったの約2円
Calculated at 31 yen per 1kWh
6 replacement silica gel desiccants
Model: PET-AFD1
Dedicated USB Type-C(TM) power cable
3 size-1 alkaline batteries
USB AC adapter with a USB-A port rated at 5V/1A or higher
A new foot massager that thoroughly massages tired feet with kneading plates and acupressure rollers! Easy to use with simple push-button operation, this certified medical device is now available
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エレコム株式会社 has launched the HCM-FM01BR foot massager, which has obtained medical device certification. It features acupressure rollers and movable kneading plates, as well as a heater and automatic and manual modes. The price is 20,727 yen before tax.
Optimized for CATV internet service connections! A new Wi-Fi 6 router that is ready to use as soon as you connect the cable, for peace of mind for the whole family
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エレコム株式会社 launched the WRC-X3000GS4-BC Wi-Fi 6 router, optimized for CATV internet service connections, in late October. It can be used simply by connecting a cable and features security functions and EasyMesh support.
Facts
Launching in late October
Up to 2,402Mbps on the 5GHz band
Up to 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band
Recommended for up to 36 connected devices
Power consumption: 12.7W (maximum)
Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、DLPA、一般社団法人デジタルライフ推進協会、Digital Life Promotion Association
【FANCL】Proprietary technology used in 「えんきんプレミアム」 may enhance the absorption of astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin
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株式会社ファンケル tested in a clinical trial whether its proprietary technology used in the eye-care supplement 「えんきんプレミアム」 could enhance the absorption of astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. The findings were published in 「新薬と臨牀」.
Facts
A study involving 22 adult men and women
For the 19 participants who met the analysis criteria
A total of 12 time points through 48 hours after intake
【Achieved 260% of its shipping target in 3 weeks after launch!】In appreciation of the warm reception and to mark the airing of its 2nd TV commercial, 湖池屋 is holding a 「金のポテト」 giveaway campaign
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株式会社湖池屋 is holding a giveaway campaign to mark the 「金のポテト」 premium molded potato sticks, made with 100% domestically grown potatoes, achieving 260% of its shipping target in 3 weeks after launch. The campaign coincides with the airing of 湖池屋’s 2nd TV commercial.
【ByUR, a Japan–Korea co-developed cosmetics brand】Its most popular product, No. 1*¹! A 7-sheet pack of the firming, radiance-boosting sheet mask arrives! Early release on November 19, nationwide release on December 14
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Hamee株式会社 will launch a 7-sheet pack of the 「バイユア グローブースト マルチV デイリーマスク」 anti-aging sheet mask from the Japan–Korea co-developed cosmetics brand 「ByUR」 on November 19, followed by a nationwide release on December 14.
【島忠】Save on a complete window makeover at year-end! An 「オーダーカーテンキャンペーン」 will be held at 27 stores starting Friday, November 6
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株式会社島忠 will hold an 「オーダーカーテンキャンペーン」 at 27 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka Prefecture from November 6 to December 14, 2026. App members can receive benefits including up to 15,000 points depending on the purchase amount. As a member of the ニトリグループ, the company offers ideas for coordinating living spaces.
花王’s bathroom mold inhibitor 「マジックリン お風呂にピタッ」 ranked 23rd in 日経トレンディ’s 「2026年ヒット商品ベスト30」 and also received the 「日用品部門 大賞」. Cumulative shipments have exceeded 3 million units.
トランスコスモス named among the annual Top 10 digital service benchmark companies in China’s 2026 「金耳唛杯」 awards
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トランスコスモス received the “Digital Service Benchmark Companies: Annual Top 10” award at the Customer World Annual Conference and 22nd Golden Ear Mark Awards, held in China on Oct. 20, 2026.
[柏高島屋] Baumkuchen specialist ねんりん家 opens for 1 week only! Winter-limited “Brownie” and signature “Mount Baum” also available
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ねんりん家, the Baumkuchen specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will open a pop-up store at 柏高島屋 for a limited time from Nov. 11 to 17, 2026. The offerings will include the winter-limited “Mount Baum Brownie” and its signature “Mount Baum Shikkari-me.”
Japan’s workforce shifts toward professional and technical occupations over 10 years: professional and technical occupations up 28.3%, engineers up 42.1%, while on-site jobs rose just 0.8%
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According to the “Labor Market Trends Report 2026” released by Human Resocia, Japan’s workforce has shifted toward professional and technical occupations over the past 10 years. Professional and technical occupations increased by 28.3%, and engineers by 42.1%. By contrast, on-site jobs rose just 0.8%, highlighting a clear structural shift in occupations.
Facts
On-site jobs up 0.8%
Professional and technical occupations increased by 2.98 million over 10 years
Original技術者は117万人増
The number of female engineers rose 2.4 times, from 250,000 to 600,000
[OPAQUE.CLIP] The hugely popular miffy collaboration returns this year! Limited-edition check-pattern items go on sale Nov. 12 (Thu.)
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OPAQUE.CLIP, the women's brand operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル of the World Group, will release limited-edition collaboration items with “miffy” starting Nov. 12.
A “Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro POP-UP STORE” opens for a limited time from Nov. 12 (Thu.), 2026, in the Marunouchi area, transformed for the holiday season with the world of “Harry Potter”!
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ベネリック株式会社 will open a “Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro” pop-up store in Shin-Marunouchi Building for a limited time starting Nov. 12, 2026, in partnership with ワーナーブラザース グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ.
“Tamagotchi” 30th anniversary purikura collaboration makes its debut! Starts Nov. 12 (Thu.) at フリュー’s photo sticker booth 『CENTI:U（センチユー）』
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フリュー株式会社 will launch a collaboration celebrating the 30th anniversary of 株式会社バンダイ’s “Tamagotchi” at its photo sticker booth 『CENTI:U』 starting Nov. 12. The collaboration will also be featured at an event in Harajuku starting Nov. 7 as an advance activation, with 2 sets available: nostalgic ’90s designs and 30th-anniversary exclusive art.
Facts
Tamagotchi’s 30th anniversary
More than 106.5 million units shipped worldwide
Available for a limited time through Jan. 12, 2027
[界 鬼怒川] Winter shaved ice made with the rare “Tochihime” strawberry, too. A luxurious winter hot-spring stay refreshed with strawberries after bathing
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星野リゾート’s hot-spring inn 界 鬼怒川 will offer “A Blissful Hot-Spring Stay Refreshed with Strawberries” from Jan. 12 to Mar. 31, 2027, featuring shaved ice made with the rare “Tochihime” strawberry and a post-bath experience.
“AERA Money 2026 Fall-Winter Edition” on sale: [High-dividend stocks you can leave alone]
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株式会社朝日新聞出版 has released “AERA Money 2026 Fall-Winter Edition.” It features a special on high-dividend stocks for NISA, revisions to the new iDeCo system and a comparison of investment trusts from 5 major online securities firms, celebrity interviews, and rankings of stocks that individual investors profited and lost money on, based on a survey.
[リーガロイヤルホテル広島] ヤマダデンキ広島本店 × パセーラ × リーガロイヤルホテル広島: A stay plan offering hands-on experiences with beauty and health appliances, themed around “rest and rewards”
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島, in collaboration with ヤマダデンキ広島本店 and パセーラ, will begin selling the “Premium Stay Plan,” which offers guests the chance to try beauty and health appliances, on Jan. 7, 2027.
[東京ステーションホテル] Please support our charity to advance forest creation: Christmas Charity Ornament 2026
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東京ステーションホテル will distribute Christmas charity ornaments from December 1 to 25, 2026, in partnership with forest conservation organization more trees. All donations will fund more trees' activities, with a goal of raising enough to plant 335 saplings, a number inspired by the station building's length of 335 meters. Last year, donations reached a record high, enough for approximately 430 saplings. The “東京ステーションホテル Forest” project has also launched in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture.
Facts
2026
1,400 yen
335 meters
335 trees
601,079 yen
430 trees
1,000 yen
Limited to 500 pieces
2007
1915
2003
2006
2012
150 guest rooms
10 restaurants and bars
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、東京ステーションホテル、more trees、一般社団法人more trees
[ホテルメトロポリタン] × 東京音楽大学付属高等学校: A lobby concert themed around “love,” performed by spirited high school students
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ホテルメトロポリタン will hold mini-concerts by 3rd-year students of 東京音楽大学付属高等学校 in the 1st-floor lobby on November 18 and 19, 2026. The concerts will be held as part of Toshima City's cultural and artistic activities, with “love” as their theme.
デジタルハリウッド大学 publishes research bulletin “DHU JOURNAL Vol.13 2026” | Digital edition available from December 19; research paper presentation event to be held on the same day
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デジタルハリウッド大学 will publish “DHU JOURNAL Vol.13 2026,” a research bulletin compiling the work of students, faculty and staff, as well as its English edition, “DHU INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL Vol.04 2026.” Digital editions will be available from December 19. The university will also hold a research paper presentation event on the same day.
BitSummit PUNCH Vermilion Award <Grand Prize>-winning title “アーティス インパクト” launches its first sale on Switch!
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株式会社ハピネット is holding the “HappinetGAMES Download Sale in November” through November 20, 2026, featuring its publishing titles, including the Switch version of “アーティス インパクト,” winner of the BitSummit PUNCH Vermilion Award <Grand Prize>.
[TAC proprietary data] Analysis of score trends across 5 years of the Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant 1st-stage exam: average scores fluctuate most in “SMEs and business law”
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TAC株式会社 analyzed score trends in the Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant 1st-stage exam from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2026. The findings showed that annual average scores fluctuated most in “SMEs and business law,” while score gaps among test-takers were largest in “economics and finance.”
Facts
4.73 points in Small and Medium Enterprise Management and Small and Medium Enterprise Policies
LEPSIM to open 3 new stores in November in Kanagawa, Fukushima and Hiroshima! Events featuring popular influencers and commemorative merchandise also planned
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株式会社アダストリア's LEPSIM will open 3 new stores in Kanagawa, Fukushima and Hiroshima in November 2026, with events featuring influencers and sales of limited-edition merchandise.
[Also featured on NHK's “あさイチ”] When you think of a diary, think of “マイブック”! The 2027 edition of the “マイブック” diary, with more than 3 million copies sold, is a hit again this year! It keeps taking 1st place at bookstores overseas!
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The 2027 edition of “マイブック,” a long-selling diary with more than 3 million copies sold, is a hit and has repeatedly taken 1st place at bookstores overseas.
Facts
More than 3 million copies sold to date
Last year, it topped 180,000 copies for the first time in 24 years
People aged 20 and under account for about 30% of buyers
An accessible price of just 572 yen (tax included)
The 2026 edition sold more than 10,000 copies overseas
Orders poured in at more than 2 times the volume seen before last year's release
Sales have already reached 1.7 times the cumulative sales of last year's edition
[大丸心斎橋店] The “300祭” finale event marking the store's 300th anniversary is underway! A look at highlights including special indoor and outdoor displays and a merry-go-round bench
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To mark its 300th anniversary, 大丸心斎橋店 is holding the “300 Festival.” A merry-go-round bench featuring a “Tortoise and the Hare” motif has been installed at the central entrance, while exhibits inside the store include a history of Shinsaibashi, reissued paper crafts, and displays of the main character “Phoenix.”
A hotel in Kichijoji will begin serving a special Christmas lunch course on December 1! Enjoy a special moment with a sumptuous 5-course meal featuring alfonsino and beef sirloin, plus a buffet incorporating fresh vegetables from local farms.
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吉祥寺東急REIホテル will begin serving a special Christmas lunch course at “井の頭 吉祥ダイニング” on December 1, 2026. The offering includes a 5-course meal and a buffet featuring vegetables from local farms, and costs 5,000 yen.
【ザ・キャピトルホテル東急】A grown-up Christmas touched by champagne. Festive menus of pure bliss, including a luxurious strawberry and pistachio parfait and an authentic French dinner featuring beef tenderloin fragrant with truffle, available from December 1.
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ザ・キャピトルホテル東急 will offer special Christmas-only menus from December 1, 2026. The offerings include a lunch course (12,650 yen), a dinner course (18,975 yen), a parfait (3,542 yen), and cocktails (3,921 yen each).
【AEON-exclusive】Bring the nostalgic yet new world of games into everyday life. A new series of lifestyle goods in collaboration with the world-famous game “PAC-MAN” launches as part of a Black Friday promotion!
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イオンリテール will release 16 items in a lifestyle goods collaboration series with the world-famous game “PAC-MAN” on November 6 at AEON stores nationwide and online.
Featuring more than 5,000 horses! A must-have “bloodline bible” for racing fans, tracing the pedigrees of Japan’s celebrated racehorses through their female lines: イカロス競馬選書’s 『日本の牝系100選』 goes on sale November 5
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イカロス出版 released 『日本の牝系100選』 by 平出貴昭 on November 5, 2026. The book features more than 5,000 racehorses and explains the pedigree backgrounds of Japan’s celebrated horses through their female lines, making it a volume for racing fans.
Unraveling horse racing through mathematical models: the ultimate implementation guide using Python! 『最適化問題として考える競馬 Pythonによるデータ分析と予測モデルの実装』 to be published as a November release in the 技術の泉シリーズ
【ドラム・マガジンWEB】A new plan lets readers enjoy articles of interest for 330 yen! Launch of the “Trial Member” plan, offering access to up to 3 articles for 24 hours
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株式会社リットーミュージック launched the pay-per-use “Trial Member” plan for ドラム・マガジンWEB, a web media outlet specializing in drums, on November 4, 2026. For 330 yen, users can read up to 3 articles over 24 hours. The existing subscription tier was also renamed “Premium Member.”
【JAF Shizuoka】A fall trip around the western foothills of Mount Fuji! Supporting the “Mount Fuji Western Foothills Drive Stamp Rally 2026”
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一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) Shizuoka Branch will support the “Mount Fuji Western Foothills Drive Stamp Rally 2026,” organized by the Mount Fuji Western Foothills Regional Tourism Liaison Council. The poster will feature work by a student at Shizuoka Design College, and the rally will run from October 1 to December 23.
Discover the work of race officials! JAF to set up a booth at the “25th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix”
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一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) will set up a booth at the “25th JAF Suzuka Grand Prix,” held at Suzuka Circuit on November 21 and 22, 2026. Activities will include introductions to the work of race officials and hands-on vehicle recovery content.
The final episode of “Lycoris Recoil”!! The December issue of Monthly Comic Flapper, also featuring “LycoReco” on its cover, goes on sale November 5, 2026 (Thursday)!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release the December 2026 issue of 『月刊コミックフラッパー』 on November 5, 2026. The cover features the final episode of “Lycoris Recoil,” and the issue comes with a special bonus: original artwork by 備前やすのり. Volume 1 of 『午前5時のレコード』 and 『魔女ギャルの好きぴ！』 is also scheduled for release on November 20.