[On-Site Report] 山田屋, a wagashi shop founded in 1867, exhibits at Singapore’s international food exhibition “FOOD JAPAN 2026”! Sharing the appeal of traditional red bean paste and ingredients with the world
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株式会社山田屋, a wagashi maker founded in 1867, exhibited at the international food exhibition “FOOD JAPAN 2026,” held in Singapore in late October 2026, and introduced products including 山田屋まんじゅう, made with traditional red bean paste, and matcha products.
ペンティオ launches domestic availability of “Obot,” an AI agent control platform and MCP gateway
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ペンティオ株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with Obot AI and will begin offering Obot, an AI agent control platform and MCP gateway, in Japan from November 5, 2026.
Introducing Snapmaker U1. Four independent print heads set a new standard for multicolor 3D printing.
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株式会社マイクロボード・テクノロジー will begin selling Snapmaker’s next-generation 3D printer, the Snapmaker U1, in Japan. The product features the proprietary “SnapSwap™” system, which can switch among 4 independent print heads in approximately 5 seconds, reducing waste by up to 85% and achieving print speeds of up to 500 mm/s. The retail price is 165,000 yen (tax included).
This Christmas, give a gift that creates memories for the two of you. “ILOIA Date Scratch Album” offers 52 surprise dates to enjoy
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株式会社タリス has revamped its experiential gift brand “ILOIA” for couples and married partners, and is promoting the “ILOIA Date Scratch Album: Couples Edition,” a scratch-off photo album featuring 52 date ideas, for Christmas 2026.
“My Bookshelf” feature added to “出版ラクダ.” A showcase landing page lets users automatically display books they have created
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株式会社Arstruct has added the “My Bookshelf” feature to its AI publishing support service “出版ラクダ,” providing a public landing page where books users have created can be displayed automatically.
[New Feature] Online customer service tool “LiveCall” launches a “Multi-Chat” feature to create new user pathways
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スピンシェル株式会社 has launched a “Multi-Chat” feature for its online customer service tool “LiveCall,” enabling one staff member to assist multiple customers at the same time.
レクストアセットマネジメント, a group company of 株式会社リアルエステート, will begin accepting subscriptions on November 9 for its 28th fund under the real estate crowdfunding service “おうちの再生ファンドVIFA.” Investment is available at 1 unit for 10,000 yen, with an expected yield of 10% over a 9-month term. The fund offers accommodation perks to the first 20 applicants and a gift campaign based on investment amount.
Move beyond English lessons that involve just talking with a teacher. スパルタ英会話 launches a serious, hands-on “1-to-N” training course.
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株式会社スパルタ英会話 has launched a hands-on “1-to-N” English training course for upper-intermediate and advanced learners, emphasizing group discussions. The course provides up to 462 hours of training over 3 months, with a 200,000-yen cashback campaign after completion.
Sales of time-saving, labor-saving laundry nets expand to about 2.5 times the previous level (1)
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ダイヤ株式会社 analyzed sales trends for the fiscal years ending June 2019 and June 2026 to track changes in the laundry net market. The company found that sales of “time-saving, labor-saving” types had grown to about 2.5 times their level 7 years earlier, highlighting rising demand for more efficient housework.
“Cute before and after use”—introducing “GLITTER BATH BOMB,” a novel bath product that doubles as interior decor! Enjoy it in 3 steps, then reuse its case for storing small items. On sale from late November 2026.
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株式会社ノルコーポレーション will launch “GLITTER BATH BOMB,” a novel bath product featuring an interior-friendly, reusable case, from late November 2026.
[Shibuya, November 12 (Thursday), 12:00] Enjoy a high-end sushi lunch prepared by top chefs for 6,000 yen! Networking event for business owners and decision-makers to build connections ahead of year-end
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A high-end sushi lunch for business owners and decision-makers, organized by 株式会社SUSHI President Ito and 株式会社グリーンイノベーションズホールディングス President Tsuzuki, will be held on November 12, 2026, at “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR,” operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. The participation fee is 6,000 yen.
株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 will speak at the “Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment Open Forum 2026,” hosted by 厚生労働省 on Nov. 6, 2026, and present practical examples of creating a healthy food environment through partnerships with supermarkets and local governments.
ドコモSMTBネット銀行 strengthens measures against special fraud by using information on accounts involved in fraudulent activity provided by police
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 will strengthen measures against special fraud by launching “information-sharing cooperation” with 警察庁 and prefectural police forces on Nov. 9, 2026.
Now you can try it in Hokkaido and Sapporo! A HEAVEN Japan pop-up shop where you can browse, try on and buy underwear tailored to you will open at 東急百貨店さっぽろ店 from Nov. 5.
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株式会社HEAVEN Japan will open a pop-up shop at 東急百貨店さっぽろ店 from Nov. 5, offering fittings for properly fitting underwear.
Original＠cosme NAGOYA ポップアップスペースにてイズエンツリー(ISNTREE) POP UP開催！東海エリアでブランド体験を拡大
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Korean skincare brand イズエンツリー（ISNTREE） will hold a pop-up event at @cosme NAGOYA from Nov. 11 to 17, 2026, to promote its ultra-low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid series.
RAN releases new investigation into “hidden origins” — Indonesian agribusiness giant suspected of laundering deforestation-linked palm oil into the “sustainable” global market
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Environmental NGO RAN announced that Indonesian palm oil giant ファースト・リソーシズ is suspected of concealing its ties to companies involved in deforestation and laundering palm oil. The investigation suggested that the company had formed an integrated supply chain with the KAS Group and FAP Agri, potentially shipping oil that did not comply with NDPE policies to the market. It also identified banks, including 三井住友フィナンシャルグループ, that had provided loans to related companies.
Facts
An investigation conducted over 1 year starting in 2025
KONAMI “Black Friday SALE” now underway! The Standard Edition of SILENT HILL: Townfall makes its sale debut at 20% off!
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント is holding a “Black Friday SALE” on the PlayStation™Store. The Standard Edition of SILENT HILL: Townfall makes its debut at 20% off, while SILENT HILL f and SILENT HILL 2 are 72% off.
Facts
20% off
Thursday, Sept. 24
72% off
2 million copies
Feb. 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、Annapurna Games, LLC、Screen Burn Interactive Ltd.、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Epic Games, Inc.、adidas Group、スタジオ・ダイス、集英社、テレビ東京、真島ヒロ、講談社、NTV、Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V.、Viacom International Inc.、Nickelodeon、KeelWorks ltd、Second Impact Games Ltd.
合同会社IDEAL RECRUIT selected to speak in a session at “Employment Support Forum NIPPON 2026”
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合同会社IDEAL RECRUIT will speak in a session at “Employment Support Forum NIPPON 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in December 2026, discussing practical approaches and challenges in launching recruitment services at Type A and Type B employment support facilities and providing employment support.
Facts
December 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.), 2026
Achieved hourly remuneration of 3,000 yen
The number of users seeking employment increased from 2 to 25
4 people received job offers and started work within 3 months of the project launch
Participation fee: 10,000 yen with advance registration
The networking reception requires a separate fee of 5,000 yen
Companies mentioned：合同会社IDEAL RECRUIT、日本財団、厚生労働省、株式会社日本障害者雇用総合研究所、discovery、FIDIA PARTNERS株式会社、D-Biz College
From Figma, PSD and Ai PC designs to coded pages in as little as half a day. Launch of the beta version of “AI Coding Service,” which publishes actual implementation times
Okinawa career adviser 國場音志 reaches No. 1 nationwide within half a year of joining, winning the Best Career Adviser Award at the 4th Agent Awards hosted by ROXX
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Career adviser 國場音志 of Okinawa-based 株式会社スーパーアンダギー won the Best Career Adviser Award at the 4th Agent Awards hosted by ROXX. The adviser achieved the No. 1 ranking nationwide within half a year of joining.
Blend sake to create a glass that's uniquely yours.
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合同会社ADWORK will hold “SAKE DESIGN LAB,” a participatory sake-blending experience, every Sunday starting Nov. 15, 2026, at WA酒WA食, a creative Japanese restaurant in Mita, Tokyo.
Find landowner information for potential sites with 1 click. Renewable energy site-search tool “Enecompass” automates everything from obtaining registry information to compiling lists
Experts help companies with pre-publication checks—日本エディタースクール launches proofreading and copyediting service “Kotobanoba” in earnest
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有限会社日本エディタースクール is expanding its proofreading and copyediting service “Kotobanoba,” with specialist staff helping companies check content before publication.
Supasaito株式会社 confirmed that “Supasaito” was listed in the ChatGPT directory as of Nov. 4, 2026. The service can connect with AI assistants through MCP and provides access to business information and AI visibility measurement results.
Estimate your overall portfolio risk with AI before trading stocks or investment trusts. Official version of “Velpha” released for free
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ヴェルファ株式会社 released the official version of “Velpha,” an AI investment agent for individual investors, for free on Nov. 1, 2026. The service uses AI to estimate overall portfolio risk (projected maximum decline) and expected returns before trades, covering about 10,000 individual Japanese and U.S. stocks and about 5,000 domestic investment trusts. It is also seeking collaboration partners, including securities firms and investor relations support companies.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
About 10,000 individual Japanese and U.S. stocks
About 5,000 domestic investment trusts
43.3%
6.8%
More than 40%
28 banks
As early as fiscal 2028
Companies mentioned：ヴェルファ株式会社、Velpha Inc.、日本証券業協会、日本経済新聞、銀行28社連合、ブラックロック・ジャパン、University of Victoria、明治大学
日進ワールドデリカテッセン will hold the 2nd 110th anniversary sale for 3 days only, from Nov. 6 to 8. Located near Azabu-Juban Station, the store is known as an international-style store favored by embassies. The event will highlight its selection of meat, one of the largest in Japan, with special prices and original merchandise giveaways. The 1F corner stand has also undergone a major renovation and has started serving a new menu item, “Sage Sausage Pizza Rosso.”
[Japanese golf grip brand “NO1-GRIP” welcomes USLPGA Class A teaching professional Mayumi Okumura to its official shop! Special event on Nov. 16 (Monday)!]
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株式会社NOWON will hold a special in-store event at the NO1-GRIP official shop on Nov. 16, 2026, featuring USLPGA Class A teaching professional Mayumi Okumura.
What sets companies chosen by customers through AI apart? “5 things to get in order,” revealed by a survey across 6 industries [Independent survey of 2,856 questions and 10,994 answers]
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バクリ株式会社 and Dr.AISEO株式会社 compared the websites referenced by ChatGPT and Gemini across 6 industries, 2,856 questions and 10,994 answers, finding that AI reads companies’ own product and service pages most often. They also found that ChatGPT tends to read public-sector websites more often, while Gemini more often reads media and comparison articles, and presented 5 points companies should get in order.
Comic posting platform “comilio” celebrates its 2nd anniversary!
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To mark the 2nd anniversary of the manga submission platform comilio, operated by 株式会社ユーツーテック, in November 2026, the company announced the release of a newly drawn manga by Ryoma Kitada and a revamped UI.
A knife approved by world-renowned 三國 is complete. A chef’s knife made with SG2 powdered high-speed steel in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of the world’s 3 major cutlery-producing regions. This limited-edition knife, designed for professional kitchens, is available in limited quantities!
A traditional storehouse becomes a “fantastical planet (KURA PLANET).” — A cosmic space appearing in Kawagoe in winter 2026. A fantastical illumination event featuring the lunar surface, nebulae and sea of clouds is set to take place —
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株式会社まちづくり川越 will hold KURA PLANET, a space-themed illumination event, at Kawagoe City Industrial Tourism Center Koedo Kurari from November 28, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
Facts
Starting Saturday, November 28, 2026
Through Sunday, February 28, 2027
More than 50 types of alcohol available at all times
DESIGNITE marks its 2nd anniversary with a celebration in Tenjin-Daimyo, Fukuoka, on Wednesday, November 18
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Office furniture maker アール・エフ・ヤマカワ株式会社 will hold an event on November 18, 2026, to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of DESIGNITE, its coworking space in Fukuoka.
Online training program “Team Management Academy” for insurance sales team leaders opens its 0th cohort on November 18, with HELLO base
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株式会社HELLO base will launch the 0th cohort of its online training program, “Team Management Academy,” for insurance sales team leaders on November 18, 2026, with applications opening on November 1.
Turning farmers’ experience into shared knowledge. Agricultural AI app KAKUICHI Familia seeks participants for beta testing
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株式会社カクイチ is seeking participants for beta testing of its agricultural AI app, KAKUICHI Familia. Built on about 10 years of field trials and joint research with universities, the app aims to use AI to share farmers’ experience and turn it into collective knowledge.
AI Reskill representative Shinya Yamahara speaks at generative AI seminar hosted by the Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization and Osaka Prefecture, achieving a 94.4% satisfaction rating
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Shinya Yamahara, representative of AIリスキル株式会社, served as an instructor at a generative AI seminar hosted by the Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization and Osaka Prefecture, earning a satisfaction rating of 94.4% from participants.
Facts
94.4%
59 small and medium-sized business owners and production staff
Orange Heart Laundry, operated by 大東建託グループ company 株式会社ガスパル, begins trial use of AI customer service system Onboarding Pulse
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株式会社STANDS’s AI customer service service, Onboarding Pulse, has been introduced on a trial basis at the Kita-Urawa branch of the coin laundry Orange Heart Laundry, operated by 大東建託グループ company 株式会社ガスパル.
Red Box Japan ambassador Tateki Matsuda to speak at HOLOLIFE Summit 2026 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Tateki Matsuda, an ambassador for NPO法人レッドボックスジャパン, will speak at the international summit HOLOLIFE Summit 2026, to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in November 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
11:30 (local time)
The event marks its 20th edition
More than 2,000 participants
More than 100 exhibitors are expected
Cumulative attendance has exceeded 15,000
Companies mentioned：NPO法人レッドボックスジャパン、REDBOX BIO、一般社団法人日本バイオハッキング協会、HOLOLIFE Center Japan、Salem State University、Northeastern University、Mindvalley、HOLOLIFE Summit OÜ、The Red Box Project
BRUTUS editor-in-chief Akira Tajima, Takahiro Miura of GO and others to speak at ART LIVE TOKYO No. 3 in Ebisu on November 19; free admission
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NOMAL ART COMPANY, operated by 株式会社NOMAL, will hold ART LIVE TOKYO No. 3 at Ebisu Garden Place on November 19. Speakers will include Akira Tajima, editor-in-chief of BRUTUS, and Takahiro Miura of GO. The event will feature talk sessions and workshops under the theme “Expand your creativity for tomorrow.” Admission is free.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19
More than 300 artist groups from Japan and abroad
Companies mentioned：株式会社NOMAL、NOMAL ART COMPANY、マガジンハウス、The Breakthrough Company GO、コクヨ
Survey on contact with real estate companies: Among inexperienced people, 30.0% say “I don’t know whom to consult” and 31.7% fear “aggressive sales”; 80.4% of investors want to know an agent’s ability in advance. What they have in common: “information to help make a decision before sales begin”
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Propally株式会社 announced survey results showing that people new to or interested in real estate investment avoid seeking advice because they “don’t know whom to consult” or are “concerned about aggressive sales,” while 80.4% of investors said they want to know an agent’s ability in advance.
Facts
“I don’t know which real estate company to consult”: 30.0%
“I’m worried they’ll use aggressive sales tactics”: 31.7%
80.4% said they want to know an agent’s track record and ability before consulting
58.3% “regretted” their initial choice of company or agent
[Yamanashi] DX for legal affairs, labor management and intellectual property: Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI, to exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Yamanashi,” hosted by リコージャパン
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Yamanashi,” hosted by リコージャパン, and introduce Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI.
Care service where guests can stay hands-free and receive functional training launches in Chiba City: “Naganuma Short Stay Soyokaze” opens Dec. 1 Copy
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株式会社SOYOKAZE will open “Naganuma Short Stay Soyokaze” in Naganuma-cho, Inage Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, on Dec. 1, 2026. The facility has private rooms throughout and a capacity of 30 people. It aims to improve the quality of life of older adults by offering a “hands-free set” and introducing a training room equipped with functional training equipment, a monitoring support system and more.
“Is a pocket at the bottom of a backpack really a good idea?”—A traveler backpack featuring a “bottom smartphone pocket,” born from internal opposition, is now available for presale on Makuake, raising 7.36 million yen in 1 week since launch
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The QUICK PACK traveler backpack, now available for presale on Makuake from 合同会社NIG, surpassed 7.36 million yen in 1 week since launch, reaching 2,454% of its target.
Facts
Total backing purchases of 7.36 million yen in 1 week since launch
BASIC AND ACCENT refreshes its shopping bags and gift boxes for the first time in 3 years. New designs and expanded variations bring more joy to giving!
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BASIC AND ACCENT, operated by 株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ, has refreshed its shopping bags and gift boxes for the first time in 3 years and added gift drawstring bags. Christmas-exclusive tags are also available.
Facts
Operates 15 stores nationwide
As of October 2026
110 yen, tax included
330 yen including tax
440 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、BASIC AND ACCENT、B AND A
株式会社Lightblue completely revamps corporate website to embody its vision and value proposition
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株式会社Lightblue completely revamped its corporate website in October 2026. The revamp reflects the company’s evolution from commissioned AI development, its business since its founding, to the corporate AI agent “Lightblue” and organizational transformation support, and aims to accurately communicate its vision and value proposition to stakeholders.
Questions taken away as “homework” can now be answered on the spot. Nisshin Marubeni Feed adopts Legalscape, establishing a legal research system for 12 members of its Legal Review Department
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株式会社Legalscape announced a case study in which Nisshin Marubeni Feed adopted the legal research AI “Legalscape,” establishing a system for 12 members of its Legal Review Department and improving operational efficiency.
Facts
3 departments: Legal Affairs, Review and Compliance
ピーコック魔法瓶 to exhibit at the 13th Sakaya Kakuuchi Festival
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ピーコック魔法瓶工業 will exhibit at the 13th Sakaya Kakuuchi Festival, to be held at Ueno Park from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026, displaying and selling 6 items from its “Peacock Home Izakaya” series.
The psychology “behind” shopping offers clues for the next move! Free online release Nov. 5–13: “Mind Marketing: Understanding purchase triggers that consumers find difficult to articulate”
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株式会社クレオ will stream a free online seminar titled “Mind Marketing: Understanding purchase triggers that consumers find difficult to articulate” from Nov. 5 to 13, 2026.
Tsubame Towel to exhibit again this year at the 11th Organic Lifestyle Expo East in Tokyo 2026
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Tsubame Towel, a group company of 株式会社ヤギ, will exhibit independently at the 11th Organic Lifestyle Expo East in Tokyo, to be held in November 2026, and sell organic cotton towels made using proprietary methods such as organic scouring at special prices.
Vegan patisserie hal okada begins in-store and online reservations for Christmas cakes!
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Vegan patisserie hal okada, operated by カフェ・カンパニー株式会社, has begun accepting in-store and online reservations for Christmas cakes. It will offer 4 varieties in limited quantities, including allergy-friendly shortcakes and chestnut cakes made with plant-based ingredients, aiming to create a Christmas that welcomes everyone.
[For educational institutions only] The 141st education information-sharing meeting, attended by a cumulative 1万5千 people: “Are you stopping at tallying open-campus surveys? Analyzing survey responses to turn participants’ voices into the next improvements”
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株式会社マインドシェア will hold the 141st education information-sharing meeting, attended by a cumulative 1万5千 people, and report on methods for analyzing open-campus surveys.
A community for people who want to look younger than their actual age. Psychiatrist Hiroyuki Konno to launch “Ageless People” on Nov. 20
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“Ageless People,” an online community led by psychiatrist Hiroyuki Konno and operated by 脳科学ラボ株式会社, will launch on CAMPFIREコミュニティ on Nov. 20, 2026. Aimed at people who want to look younger than their actual age, it offers learning and practical guidance on lifestyle habits based on medicine and science.
Facts
Starting Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
980 yen per month (tax included)
Monthly fee: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Has worked in clinical practice as a physician since 2001
Began practicing as a psychiatrist in 2003
Opened ブレインケアクリニック in 2016
Companies mentioned：ワクセル株式会社、脳科学ラボ株式会社、CAMPFIRE、ブレインケアクリニック、日本ブレインケア認知症研究所、順天堂大学大学院、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、PHP研究所、Netflix、Bloomberg、Forbes JAPAN
[November limited offer] Get up to 6% back at Anrakutei, Shichirinbo and Kaentei! PayPay points campaign starts Saturday, Nov. 7!
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株式会社安楽亭 will run a campaign from Nov. 7 to 20 offering up to 6% in points on PayPay payments at its 3 brands: Yakiniku Restaurant Anrakutei, Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku Shichirinbo and Yakiniku Kaentei.
[Sanrio Characters] “Cinnamoroll” and “Hangyodon” join the lineup! Skater now sells 4 adorable food bowls for extra-small dogs, making mealtime with your beloved dog even more delightful
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スケーター株式会社 is selling 4 food bowls for extra-small dogs featuring Sanrio Characters designs (Cinnamoroll, Hangyodon, Kuromi and Hello Kitty). With the addition of 2 new designs on Nov. 4, the lineup now includes 4 products.
[Shibuya, 19:00 on Friday, Nov. 13] Systematizing growth through generative AI and referral sales! Business strategy networking event for growth venture executives and CxOs!!
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A business strategy networking event for growth venture executives and CxOs will be held on Nov. 13, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社.
Facts
4 professional business leaders specializing in business growth
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
19:00～
A community with 5,000 participants
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 90 companies participate
10,000 yen (advance payment)
11,000 yen (payment on the day)
After working there for 4 years
Founded ＪＯＹ株式会社 in 2022
In 4 years since opening
A track record of creating offices for a total of 100 companies
Companies with 5–50 employees
Relocation budgets of 50–3000万円
Spaces of around 10–70 tsubo
Achieved cost reductions of about 70%
Founded 7 companies by 2018
Founded 7 companies
Experienced buyouts of 4 companies
Received public-interest corporation certification from the Cabinet Office in 2017, becoming the youngest at the time
Registered with the Financial Services Agency as a qualified institutional investor in 2020
A medical media outlet with more than 200,000 registered physicians
Born in Tokyo in 91
Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: 5591
Low-cost plans starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Cases achieving approximately 15 times ROI
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、株式会社リリー、ＪＯＹ株式会社、株式会社RicheLab、株式会社KASHIKA、アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、M3グループ、公益財団法人日本教育文化財団、株式会社AVILEN、Samurai Lead Bank株式会社、博報堂グループ
How can the problem of landlocked, narrow lots left unused because “new construction was abandoned and consolidation with adjoining land was impossible” be resolved? Individual Q&A session with a real estate appraiser
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株式会社SA will hold an individual Q&A session for members of the press on Nov. 12, 2026, to present solutions to construction difficulties on narrow lots in central urban areas and the problem of vacant homes being left unattended.
Meet up on Thursdays in November on めちゃコミ! Get a 30% OFF coupon every week starting Nov. 5, good toward purchases of nearly every volume!
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株式会社めちゃコミック will run a campaign in which users who log in every Thursday in November 2026 automatically receive a 30% OFF coupon that can be used to buy volumes of eligible titles.
Launch event for “Orchid Pore Care Series,” new skincare targeting complex pore concerns in adults! About 20 beauty influencers attend
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ハリウッド株式会社 held a launch event at Pickleball One Ginza Shimbashi for its new skincare line, “Orchid Pore Care Series,” released on Sept. 1, 2026. About 20 beauty influencers attended.
Curry, spring rolls and kelp rolls: a full-course meal featuring Erimo kelp in Okaya, Nagano Prefecture, on Wednesday, Nov. 18 [Yamanashi and Nagano]
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On Nov. 18, Pal System Yamanashi Nagano Consumers' Cooperative Society will hold an “Erimo Beach Mothers’ Cooking Class” in Okaya, Nagano Prefecture, inviting producers from えりも漁業協同組合 and others to prepare kelp dishes and take part in an exchange.
Producers join discussion on the future of agriculture; study session considers the relationship between production and consumption
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On Nov. 2, 2026, パルシステム連合会 held a study session on the future of agriculture and achieving a sustainable society, with producers and consumers discussing resource recycling, organic farming and other topics.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
191 participants
Collects food waste from 5 thousand households in Nagai City
1997
1954
2000
600 micrograms
33 micrograms
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Nov. 14 is Saitama Prefectural Residents' Day. Events offering discounts for children and family bath time will be held at facilities in Saitama Prefecture, including Ofuro Cafe, Tamagawa Onsen and Buko Onsen.
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Facilities in Saitama Prefecture operated by 株式会社温泉道場 will offer discounted admission for children in elementary school and younger on Saitama Prefectural Residents' Day, Nov. 14, 2026.
Parents expect more from cram schools than improved grades! 78.0% expect students to develop the ability to study independently
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the group tutoring school 心水塾 found that 78.0% of parents expect cram schools to help students develop the ability to study independently. In addition, 45.0% said they find it difficult to maintain focus during study at home, while 81.0% said they value time spent thinking independently over being given the answers.
Facts
The most common response was “maintaining concentration,” at 45.0%.
In addition, 81.0% said that “making time to think independently” is more important.
Orders open for items in “ar-Unity,” a design series themed around a coordinated look for everyday use, from “Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM,” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca has begun taking orders through AMNIBUS for “ar-Unity,” an everyday goods series featuring characters from the anime “Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM.”
Facts
Available starting October 29 (Thu)
Price: ¥15,180 (tax included)
Price: ¥7,678 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,478 (tax included)
Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
Price: ¥715 (tax included)
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、芳文社
Amazon unveils “leather sleeves (accessories)” for the Kindle series, co-created with premium leather brands
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Amazon announced on Nov. 5 that it had co-created leather sleeves for the Kindle series with premium leather brands BONAVENTURA and MAISON CANAU, and began taking preorders on Amazon.co.jp.
【千葉ジェッツ】Crowdfunding-based “Minami-Funabashi Decoration Project” surpasses 10 million yen in 5 weeks, reaching 【84%】 of its target!
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千葉ジェッツ's crowdfunding-based “Minami-Funabashi Decoration Project” surpassed 10 million yen in 5 weeks, reaching 84% of its 15 million yen target. With 43 days remaining, the project is calling for continued support.
Security Camp opens applications for “Security Camp 2027 Connect,” a talent development program that integrates security with specialized fields
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一般社団法人セキュリティ・キャンプ協議会 and IPA have opened applications for “Security Camp 2027 Connect,” a talent development program that integrates security with specialized fields. The program is scheduled to take place in Chiba Prefecture in March 2027 and aims to discover new cybersecurity talent through collaboration with other fields, including law and AI.
Too to exhibit and speak as a platinum sponsor at “Business Technology Conference Japan 2026”
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株式会社Too will exhibit as a platinum sponsor and speak at a sponsor session at “Business Technology Conference Japan 2026,” to be held at LINE Yahoo's headquarters on Nov. 27 and 28, 2026.
【モクシー大阪本町】 × Music4YouNow presents “A Night to Remember,” a special evening connecting people through music, on Nov. 27
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【モクシー大阪本町】 is collaborating with Music4YouNow to hold the music event “A Night to Remember” on Nov. 27, 2026. DJ KURIMOTO, Stuart Mansfield, Jesse Forest and DJ SEIICHI will perform. Admission is free (a drink purchase is required).
Celebrate smartly despite rising prices! Try making a Christmas roll cake for 550 yen, plus an oven-free, microwave-made “gluten-free rice flour cake”
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株式会社ABC Cooking Studio will launch holiday-season Christmas lessons on Nov. 1, 2026. Options include a Mickey Mouse-themed roll cake experience for 550 yen and an oven-free rice flour shortcake for 3,850 yen, along with special menus for members.
Facts
550 yen (tax included)
3,850 yen (tax included)
Approximately 1.73 million people
7 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：株式会社ABC Cooking Studio、ABC、ABCクッキングスタジオ、ABC Cooking Studio、abc kids、ABC JOB STUDIO
A CAMSHOP pop-up store featuring officially licensed goods from “Initial D” will be held at the Star Gallery on the 1st floor of イオンモール広島府中. An actual AE86 Sprinter Trueno will be on display!
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株式会社フェイス will hold a CAMSHOP pop-up store selling officially licensed “Initial D” goods at イオンモール広島府中 from Nov. 14, 2026, and display an actual AE86.
Hands-on VR maintenance, AI and security content introduced at the collaborative workspace “DX Smart Lounge”
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株式会社日立システムズ has introduced interactive VR maintenance, AI and security content at its co-creation space, “DX Smart Lounge,” to help solve customer challenges through dialogue.
Security Personnel Training and Instruction Supervisors Staffing Service “指教責バンク” Surpasses 100 Registrants in Its First Month; Strengthens Introductions for Security Companies Struggling to Launch Operations or Find Successors
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株式会社ファルコンサーチ launched “指教責バンク,” a staffing service specializing in security personnel training and instruction supervisors, on Oct. 8, 2026, and surpassed 100 registrants in its first month.
Strengthening Medical Device Logistics Capabilities at the Ebisu-cho Sales Office
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澁澤倉庫株式会社 has opened the “Yokohama Logistics Center,” the 6th domestic location of 日本ストライカー株式会社, the Japanese subsidiary of U.S.-based ストライカーコーポレーション, at its Ebisu-cho Sales Office.
Venex, a consolidated subsidiary of Premier Anti-Aging, to begin airing new TV commercial “The Man Who Won’t Let You Buy It” on Nov. 7, 2026
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Venex, a consolidated subsidiary of Premier Anti-Aging, will begin airing a new TV commercial, “The Man Who Won’t Let You Buy It,” featuring Keisuke Honda, on Nov. 7, 2026.
【For outings and commutes】Slim, lightweight and reliable. Shipping begins for the 4-color “Semi-Solid Mobile Battery 5000mAh Model,” bringing a favorite color along every day
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株式会社バッファロー has begun shipping the “BMPBSA5000 Series” mobile battery, a high-safety 5000mAh model that uses a semi-solid electrolyte.
Case study: ECC adopts バッファロー business network equipment. Cuts costs and creates a secure Wi-Fi environment through line consolidation and VLAN separation
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株式会社バッファロー’s business network equipment has been adopted at ECC’s Shinsaibashi school. The company announced that line consolidation and VLAN separation have cut costs and created a secure Wi-Fi environment.
Facts
The number of locations reaches approximately 145 schools
¥32,000 before tax
¥51,000 before tax
marked its 50th anniversary in 2025
No. 1 in wireless LAN unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
カラビナハート introduces AI agents for social media operations; Zenmetry provides hands-on support for practical implementation
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株式会社Zenmetry provided around 1 month of hands-on support to カラビナハート, which supports marketing and social media operations, to implement AI agents in its workflows. Review tasks—including proofreading social media posts, checking status, monitoring disaster information and gathering trends—were shifted to AI to improve efficiency and quality.
【ヌーラボ survey】The top tasks executives and managers want to hand off are writing meeting minutes, sending reminders and consolidating information
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株式会社ヌーラボ has published a survey report based on 1,100 executives and managers. 72.5% spend more than half of their working hours on hands-on tasks, and the tasks they most want to hand off are writing meeting minutes, sending reminders and consolidating information. In addition, 35.0% use generative AI regularly, and an online conference will be held on Dec. 10.
Special program featuring Shinichiro Miki and Ai Kakuma to celebrate the new story arc of fall anime “Reincarnated as a Sword II” to air exclusively and free on ABEMA at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8!
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ABEMA announced that it will mark the start of a new story arc in the anime “Reincarnated as a Sword II” with a special program and a free marathon broadcast on Nov. 8, 2026.
Earns “Platinum Kurumin” certification as an excellent company supporting employees raising children
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Kyorin Pharmaceutical has earned “Platinum Kurumin” certification under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. The company was recognized for meeting targets in its action plan for April 2023 to March 2026, including improving the environment for parental leave and achieving targets for paid leave and the rate of male employees taking leave.
Facts
April 1, 2023
March 31, 2026
Male employees’ parental leave uptake rate of 90% or higher
エミレーツ・スカイワーズ expands benefits for the winter travel season, offering bonus miles on hotel stays, holiday packages and car rentals
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エミレーツ・スカイワーズ is running a campaign for the winter travel season, with bookings eligible from Oct. 29 to Nov. 30, 2026. Benefits include 2 times the usual miles for hotel stays and car rentals, and 50% bonus miles for package bookings.
MPFT, an NHS healthcare provider in the UK, adopts internal information distribution app “ニューコミュニケーター”
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株式会社コミュニティオ announced that MPFT, part of the UK’s NHS, has adopted “ニューコミュニケーター,” an internal information distribution app for Microsoft Teams. With support for the existing Company Communicator ending, MPFT chose the app as its successor solution to strengthen communications with staff.
Facts
Approximately 1.7 million people
100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社コミュニティオ、MPFT、Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust、National Health Service、NHS、Microsoft、コミュニティオ
ニューコミュニケーター launches service from Azure data centers within the EU
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株式会社コミュニティオ began offering the EU (EMEA) region for NewCommunicator, its communication platform for Microsoft Teams, on November 2, 2026. This adds a choice of 3 hosting locations—Japan, the United States and Europe—and is expected to encourage adoption by organizations seeking to meet data residency requirements, including GDPR compliance.
Facts
From Nov. 2, 2026
3 hosting locations: Japan, the United States and Europe
Applications open for the 4th Parkinson’s Disease QOL Fund grant program (2026/11/5–2027/1/8)
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公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団 opened applications for grants under the 4th Parkinson’s Disease QOL Fund on November 5, 2026. With a planned total budget of 12 million yen, the fund will support initiatives aimed at improving patients’ quality of life.
メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス launches its 2026 holiday-season limited collection. November brings the Fragrance Travel Spray featuring the brand’s signature logo, along with gift sets.
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メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス has launched its limited 2026 holiday-season collection. In November, the Fragrance Travel Spray featuring the signature logo and gift sets will be released, with detailed launch dates and prices for each product announced.
Facts
In November, featuring the brand’s signature logo
Price: 12,320 yen (tax included)
10mL glass refill bottle inside
Price: 24,530 yen (tax included)
Choice of Replica Eau de Toilette, 30mL
Price: 4,730 yen (tax included)
Replica Hand Cream Up at Dawn, 50mL
For customers who spend 35,000 yen or more, including tax
For customers who spend 26,000 yen or more, including tax
Replica Candle Lazy Sunday Morning (35g)
Replica Body Lotion Lazy Sunday Morning (50mL)
34,100 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
100mL 25,520 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
50mL 4,510 yen (tax included)
70g 6,710 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
10,010 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
16,720 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
5,720 yen (tax included) ※Limited quantity
Companies mentioned：日本ロレアル株式会社、メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス、ZOZOCOSME、@cosme shopping、LINE GIFT
Shop without creating an account: guest checkout launches on the official website. The Holiday Gift Finder also helps customers find a gift in 30 seconds.
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ロクシタン has launched guest checkout, which requires no account registration, and the Holiday Gift Finder, which helps customers choose a gift in 30 seconds, on its official online store.
Facts
Approximately 30 seconds
More than 3,000 stores worldwide
100 spas
2,500 partner hotels
Since its founding in 1976
Companies mentioned：ロクシタンジャポン株式会社、ロクシタン、L’Occitane en Provence、ル・クヴォン・デ・ミニム － ロクシタン・アン・プロヴァンス ホテル＆スパ
LINNÉ’s first sake brewery and restaurant to open in Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Gojo district; crowdfunding pre-registration begins
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株式会社Linné plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE on November 20, 2026, to fund the opening of its own brewery and restaurant in Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Gojo district in spring 2027. The target is 3 million yen.
Facts
The target is 3 million yen
A crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to launch on CAMPFIRE on Friday, November 20, 2026
Toward the opening of its own brewery and restaurant in Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Gojo district in spring 2027
JTOWER installs 5G communications infrastructure at Sendai Station on the Sendai City Subway through infrastructure sharing
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株式会社JTOWER has installed 5G communications infrastructure using infrastructure sharing at Sendai Station on the Sendai City Subway, as part of a trial by 公益社団法人移動通信基盤整備協会 (JMCIA).
【デコホーム】All 47 prefectures get their own Dekoneko! New local-themed Dekoneko products inspired by a popular vote
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株式会社ニトリ began selling its “Local Dekoneko” products in early November 2026. The products—charms, cushions and stickers—feature Dekoneko designs inspired by each prefecture’s specialties and tourist attractions.
【11/18–11/20】Carbon EX to exhibit at “PV EXPO [Kansai] (Solar Power Generation Expo)” at INTEX Osaka
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Carbon EX株式会社 will exhibit at “PV EXPO [Kansai]” at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026, offering support for generating J-Credits through solar power and a free simulation experience.
Facts
More than 1,800 companies have registered
Cumulative transaction volume has reached 2 million t-CO2
N-NOSE®︎, a primary cancer screening test, ranked No.1 in 3 categories in a market survey of 6 major companies!
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株式会社HIROTSUバイオサイエンス announced that N-NOSE®︎ ranked No.1 among 6 major companies in 3 categories—cumulative number of test recipients, sales performance and number of companies offering it as an employee benefit—in a market survey conducted by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構.
Free webinar “Ambidextrous Management Seminar: Challenges and Solutions for Achieving Knowledge Exploration” to be held again
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold its free webinar “Ambidextrous Management Seminar” again on November 18, 2026, for intellectual property and R&D professionals. Based on the concept of “ambidextrous management” developed by professors at スタンフォード大学 and ハーバード大学, the webinar will explain the balance between “knowledge exploration” and “knowledge exploitation.”