福西電機 holds regular tours of its Osaka head office building, which earned “ZEB Ready” certification, supporting customers’ decarbonization management through practical examples
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福西電機 regularly holds tours for customers at its Osaka head office building, which earned ZEB Ready certification, to support decarbonization management and energy conservation. As of the end of September 2026, 12 companies and 70 people had participated.
Facts
At least 50% reduction in standard primary energy consumption
KANADEMONO to launch a “tabletop drilling service” on November 5, tailored to customers’ existing table legs
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ルームクリップ株式会社 will launch a “tabletop-only purchase service with drilling” for the KANADEMONO brand on November 5, 2026, customizing holes in tabletops to fit customers’ existing table legs.
TOWING and 兼松 complete Japan’s first registration of a program-type project under the J-Credit methodology “Feeding cattle feed containing feed additives”
SmartRound receives investment from JPX総研 (日本取引所グループ) and signs memorandum of understanding on business partnership
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株式会社スマートラウンド has received investment from JPX総研, a subsidiary of 日本取引所グループ, and signed a memorandum of understanding on a business partnership covering 3 themes: improving the circulation and liquidity of unlisted shares, linking data infrastructure with market infrastructure, and providing information to startups.
Facts
Currently used by more than 7,800 startups and more than 4,800 investors, including VCs and individual investors.
“Kocoo和,” a women-only, fully private sauna, to presell exclusive experience tickets and 6-month plans on Makuake from November 5 (Thursday); enjoy 120 minutes to restore body and mind, just for yourself
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株式会社ミツウロコEBM has begun presales for “Kocoo和,” a women-only sauna opening in Hiroo, Tokyo, on November 16, 2026. Sales began on November 5 through the crowdfunding service Makuake.
An analog option for tackling password reuse: “Code Card” encryption conversion tool now on sale
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株式会社TKDブロス will begin exclusive sales of “Code Card,” an analog encryption conversion tool designed to combat password reuse, on Makuake on November 5, 2026. The battery-free stainless steel card uses a unique conversion table to turn easy-to-remember words into complex passwords.
Efficient production of neural crest cells from iPS cells, with CD271-positive rates reaching up to 92.2% — New application for the “CELLFLOAT” series of 3D rotating suspension culture systems unveiled
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株式会社ジェイテックコーポレーション has validated a method for efficiently inducing the differentiation of iPS cells into neural crest cells as a new application for its “CELLFLOAT” series of 3D rotating suspension culture systems, and announced that the CD271-positive rate reached up to 92.2%.
Facts
CD271-positive rates were 92.2% and 90.4%, respectively
Cell aggregates distributed mainly around 300 μm in diameter
From a watch for telling the time to a watch for looking back on how you spent it: “Tokeibako” records your days with your watches, and version 2.0 for Android can now track changes in mechanical watch accuracy
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TSUGUHA updated version 2.0 of its wristwatch logging app “Tokeibako” for Android on October 8, 2026. The update adds “Daily Rate Tracker,” a feature for recording the daily rate of mechanical watches; version 2.0 for iOS was released on September 20.
[Grand opening Tuesday, Dec. 1] “UluuGardensSaga” in Saga offers a make-your-own strawberry crepe experience and strawberry picking with 4 varieties to compare
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株式会社FarmValue (うるう農園グループ) will kick off the 2026-27 strawberry-picking season at its Saga farm, “UluuGardensSaga,” on December 1, 2026, and hold the grand opening of the adjoining terrace café “fuluulu.” Visitors can compare 4 varieties and make crepes with freshly picked strawberries. The operator, うるう農園グループ, is Japan’s top producer of Amaou strawberries and exports them to Taiwan and other markets.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Taste-test 4 or more varieties
About 40 contracted farms
Adults: 3,300 yen
100 people at a time
Original1日約300名
Cultivation area: about 1.5 ha
Annual in-house production: about 100 t
Annual volume handled by the entire group: about 300 t
Precision equipment parts manufacturer 下西技研工業 to exhibit at “産業交流展2026”
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Precision equipment parts manufacturer 下西技研工業 will exhibit at “産業交流展2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026, showcasing new products such as switching magnet holders.
Spleen to launch “Blue Hour,” a new color for its 3D silk eye mask, on November 5
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Spleen will launch “Blue Hour,” a deep navy blue, as the first release in its new “Spleen Nocturne Collection,” which depicts winter nighttime scenes. It features the “Relaxed Fit,” with a strap 5 cm longer than before, and will go on sale for 8,800 yen on November 5, 2026.
[A new specialty for international visitors] “Matcha-only vending machines,” a collaboration between トーヨーベンディング and 伊藤園, arrive! Serving authentic matcha freshly whisked to order
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トーヨーベンディング株式会社 and 伊藤園 have collaborated to begin rolling out dedicated “JAPAN QUALITY MATCHA” vending machines serving authentic matcha from November 2026.
Ongoing in-house AI training for the construction industry at 東急リニューアル株式会社 | ニコパース
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ニコパース株式会社 conducted in-house AI training for the design and FFE departments of 東急リニューアル株式会社 on September 3, 2026, achieving an 83.3% satisfaction rating. The company has decided to hold a second session as part of its ongoing training.
“A culture that values healthy longevity of mind and body” has existed in Ureshino for 1300 years. Connecting hot springs, tea and wellness practices with research into healthy living in space
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株式会社Space Food Lab. will participate as a core partner in “URESHINO SPACE LIVING LAB／USLL,” launched by 和多屋別荘 in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture. In collaboration with Waseda University’s Nonaka Laboratory on space QOL research, it will begin a demonstration project on “space QOL × longevity,” drawing on Ureshino’s hot springs, tea and wellness culture.
Yokohama’s Izumi Ward and Flyby create a “pick-your-own farm map” linking photos of crops to farm introduction websites
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株式会社Flyby worked with Yokohama’s Izumi Ward to create a “pick-your-own farm map” that links photos of crops to farm introduction websites. Using LuminaryAR technology, the map features information on 5 farms and 6 crops in the ward, and 1,000 copies are scheduled for distribution.
Turning shop owners’ words into primary information that reaches AI. Interview media outlet “マインドノート” opens call for interview subjects, with interviews and publication free of charge
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Andplus株式会社 launched “マインドノート,” an interview media outlet that talks with owners of small local shops, and began recruiting interview subjects in November 2026. Interviews, article production and publication are all free, and interviews are conducted online for 30 minutes.
京都大学コミュニケーションデザインとDE&Iコンソーシアム will hold Tokyo Forum 2026 on November 20, 2026, presenting approaches to communicating DE&I in the media and examples of corporate initiatives.
No pan or tilt operation needed; palm-sized coverage spans 180° horizontally. EZVIZ launches solar-panel-equipped security cameras “CB30 Dual Kit” and “HB30 Dual Kit”
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EZVIZ will launch its smart Wi-Fi battery cameras “CB30 Dual Kit” and “HB30 Dual Kit,” featuring a 180° horizontal field of view, on its official Amazon store starting October 20, 2026. The retail price is 21,980 yen (tax included).
About half of companies lose executives they appoint within 2 years, whether promoted internally or hired externally (Note 1). —エムクラス launches “PRIME SHIFT,” a management transition program based on its “Study of Failures”
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株式会社エムクラス has launched “PRIME SHIFT,” a management transition program built on a “Study of Failures” conducted jointly with Kyushu University Business School’s Ikari Laboratory. The program provides end-to-end support during transitions such as business succession and M&A, helping prevent mismatches after executive appointments and supporting organizational development.
No need to press it against a wall or your stomach anymore. Fully automatic, including folding, this all-weather electric folding umbrella opens, closes and folds away in 2 seconds with one hand: PRACTY Autorella launches on Makuake
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サカイ販促サポート株式会社 will launch a crowdfunding project on Makuake for PRACTY Autorella, an all-weather electric folding umbrella that opens, closes and folds away in about 2 seconds at the touch of a button.
Official website for にぐんふぇあり～, celebrating the idea of “not pushing yourself too hard,” launches! New character information and the stories behind them revealed! The world of にぐんふぇあり～ expands further
Customer service app TsutaeAI for Salon for beauty salons officially launches on iOS and Android
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株式会社DJ Insight has officially launched TsutaeAI for Salon, an app that helps beauty salons review customer interactions, on the App Store and Google Play. It is free to use for up to 100 cases per month during the first 3 months.
Facts
First 3 months
Up to 100 cases per month
Original解析1件あたり700円
Companies mentioned：株式会社DJ Insight、App Store、Google Play
“Where should we start with hiring foreign workers?” Free online seminar for business owners and HR professionals to be held on November 19
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株式会社SKILL BATON will hold a free online seminar, “Seminar on Utilizing Foreign Talent,” on November 19, 2026, for business owners and HR professionals facing labor shortages. The seminar will cover an overview of foreign employment systems, residence statuses, recruitment strategies, risk management and retention support.
First visit to Japan by Dr. Daniel Kim, co-founder of the MIT組織学習センター: Exploring leadership and organizational transformation for the next era with the proponent of the “success cycle”
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株式会社ヒューマンバリュー will invite Dr. Daniel H. Kim, co-founder of the MIT組織学習センター, to Tokyo for a special forum on February 2, 2027, and a workshop on February 3.
Facts
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Wednesday, February 3
13:00～17:00
10:00～18:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマンバリュー、MIT組織学習センター、MITスローン経営大学院、Society for Organizational Learning、スタンダード＆プアーズ、全米教育協会、ナレッジワークス財団、W・K・ケロッグ財団、フォード・モーター・カンパニー、ハーレーダビッドソン、ヒューレット・パッカード、ゼロックス、シンガポール国軍、保健省、シビル・サービス・カレッジ、住宅開発庁、経済開発庁、シンガポール警察、教育省、国立教育学院、人材開発省、シンガポール金融管理局、内務省、情報通信開発庁
QubeBase and FRS launch business partnership to promote AI adoption
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株式会社QubeBase and 株式会社フォーバル・リアルストレート（FRS） will launch a business partnership to promote the use of generative AI on November 1, 2026. By combining FRS’s on-the-ground expertise in real estate, interiors and ICT with QubeBase’s AI agent development capabilities, the companies aim to enhance customer value and enable smarter ways of working by integrating AI into office relocation and construction operations.
Shopify app Gift Options Plus adds support for offering free gifts based on purchase amount and quantity
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ドライワークス合同会社 added features to its Shopify gift options app, Gift Options Plus, including the ability to offer free gifts based on purchase amount or quantity. The features became available on November 4, 2026.
Beyond pore cleansing. Medical-use-only facial care device SKNBAR（スキンバー） featuring 5 functions now on sale
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株式会社INFIX began selling SKNBAR, a facial care device available exclusively to medical institutions, in October 2026. The device features 5 functions: water peeling, electroporation, EMS, ultrasound, and hot-and-cold care. It uses 3 dedicated solutions developed jointly with Derpharm®.
“Fostering cross-border exchange through sports”: 一般社団法人ラジーン joins Japan-Nepal 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations project
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一般社団法人ラジーン will participate in “Sports for All,” an international exchange project marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal, to be held in Nepal in December 2026. The project brings together 4 organizations to deepen friendship and promote the healthy development of children through sports, and has been recognized by the 外務省 and スポーツ庁.
Facts
70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Dec. 2026
December 16–21, 2026
The following 4 organizations are working together
幹事Pay, a payment collection service that eliminates organizers’ need to pay upfront and chase payments, launches an information page for reunions and events
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株式会社Canvi has launched an information page for 幹事Pay, a payment collection service for organizers of reunions and events. By collecting payments in advance through a URL, the service reduces the burden of handling cash and paying upfront, and offers LINE reminders for unpaid participants and electronic receipt issuance.
Even in the toughest camping market, tiny brands have a chance to win! Former DOD executive reveals “How to launch a brand as a 1-person operation” in new book
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Former DOD brand manager TERA will release a practical business book on Nov. 4, 2026, distilling his original know-how for finding opportunities with micro-brands by turning the downturn in the camping market to his advantage.
Facts
His more than 15 years of product development experience
Report on the Demo Day for the First Cohort of the “Entrepreneurship Program for People Aged 60 and Over”—17 participants aged 58–80 pitch businesses launched with AI agents in Yokohama. The second cohort opens on Dec. 11 as the “Entrepreneurship Program for People Aged 50 and Over”; applications open today
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The Demo Day for the first cohort of the “Entrepreneurship Program for People Aged 60 and Over,” run by 株式会社SilverX, was held, with 17 participants aged 58–80 pitching businesses developed with AI agents. The second cohort will be renamed the “Entrepreneurship Program for People Aged 50 and Over (50 STARTS),” expand eligibility to people aged 50 and over, and open on Dec. 11.
Facts
The presenters were 17 of the 18 participants aged 58–80 who completed all 5 sessions of the program, which began on Sept. 10, over the past 2 months
18 participants aged 58–80
Conducted interviews with more than 100 people of the same generation in total
Demo Day was held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Kosha33 Hall in Kannai, Yokohama
Opens Friday, Dec. 11
Capacity: 15 people
Original1人3分
7 judges
Received 25 responses in 3 days
As of Demo Day, 3 people had said, “I’d like to commission this”
North Korea-related cyber threats and how Japanese companies can prepare
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株式会社ZERO SECURITY released an analysis of 80 devices linked to North Korea and reported that records of URLs for Japan-related services were found on 22 devices. The company advocates preparing for cyber threats involving recruitment and outsourced work, and using dark web monitoring tools.
Facts
Records of Japan-related services found on 22 devices
“Youspot,” a place for children created by university students, wins the 2026 Good Design New Hope Award
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“Youspot,” a place for children run by university students and operated by NPO法人OIKOS, won in the Systems Design category of the 2026 Good Design New Hope Award.
A dedicated AI coach for hypoxic training. Member app “SOLERA+ (Solera Plus)” gets an update
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株式会社オリーブの木 updated “SOLERA+,” its AI coach app for members of the hypoxic training studio “SOLERA,” on Nov. 3, 2026. The app creates a personalized plan in about 30 seconds based on factors such as age and InBody measurements, and lets users complete logging in about 10 seconds.
Facts
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026
Plans are created for each member in about 30 seconds
Cut to about half the previous time
Training logs can be completed in about 10 seconds
Target SpO2 is limited to a safe guideline (88–92%)
[JLAU] “JLAU LANDSCAPE WEEK 2026,” a 3-day intensive program exploring landscape design from diverse perspectives, to be held Nov. 27 (Fri.)–29 (Sun.) at the venue and online
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一般社団法人ランドスケープアーキテクト連盟 (JLAU) will hold “JLAU LANDSCAPE WEEK 2026” from Nov. 27 to 29. The 3-day intensive program will explore landscape design from multiple perspectives through seminars, site visits, and talk sessions.
Facts
Over 3 days
￥4,000
￥6,500
￥2,000
Venue capacity: 60 people
Venue capacity: 150 people
Participation fee: 5,000 yen
Now in its 21st year
From 17 universities
42 students took part
By students in all 6 teams
Tour capacity: 30 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ランドスケープアーキテクト連盟、JLAU、日本ランドスケープアーキテクト連盟、IFLA JAPAN、International Federation of Landscape Architect、日本造園学会関東支部、香港大学、Peatix
EGS株式会社 reports about 4 times as many visits to related pages after launching its “Free Electronic Circuit Breaker Estimate Service.” A new option for businesses facing store-opening challenges due to insufficient power capacity
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EGS株式会社 announced that visits to related pages increased about 4 times in the 10 days after an article introducing its “Free Electronic Circuit Breaker Estimate Service,” launched on Oct. 1, 2026, was published. Backed by a track record of installations at more than 4,000 facilities nationwide, the company offers new options for businesses facing store-opening challenges due to insufficient power capacity, including optimizing contracted capacity and reducing capital investment.
A new game from 東光電気工事, “Become an Electricity Pro!”, arrives in the children’s social-experience app “ごっこランド”!
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東光電気工事株式会社 launched a new game, “Let’s Become an Electricity Professional!”, on November 5 in 株式会社キッズスター’s children’s social experience app, 『ごっこランド』. The game is the first offering by an electrical equipment company and consists of 2 activities: a repair experience and a wiring puzzle. It aims to introduce children to the appeal and role of electrical work.
A long-awaited first location in Adachi Ward! “ゆで太郎 Kankichi Shikahama” to open along Ring Road 7 in Shikahama, Adachi Ward, on Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社ゆで太郎システム will open “ゆで太郎 Kankichi Shikahama” in Shikahama, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on November 6, 2026. The opening is a long-awaited homecoming for its representative director, Tomoaki Ikeda. The roadside location will operate 24 hours a day, with 36 seats and parking for 14 vehicles. It will serve soba made in-house and motsuni stew from “もつ次郎.”
Even when searching for the same accommodation, AI sources differ in Japanese and English｜Survey of 134 responses about Sapporo and Fukuoka
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Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. conducted a comparative survey by asking AI systems (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity) in Japanese and English about finding accommodation in Sapporo and Fukuoka. It reported differences in the booking sites cited depending on the language, including 一休.com and Trip.com.
Tackling job-hunting inequality in the AI era: Professional resume review service “内定ES” surpasses 30,000 registered users
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The number of registered users of “内定ES,” a resume review service operated by 株式会社シーマインドキャリア, surpassed 30,000 as of July 2026, while cumulative reviews also exceeded 15,000. The service aims to reduce disparities in job hunting in the AI era by providing reviews manually conducted by professionals.
Donates 2,040,360 yen to support recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
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株式会社風雅 donated a total of 2,040,360 yen to 熊本県 to support recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred in July 2026. The donation comprised a portion of sales of designated products and contributions.
Cut AI business application implementation costs by up to 25%—AAIP launches business templates
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株式会社Advanced AI Partners has launched “AAIP Business Templates,” which cut the implementation costs of generative AI business applications by up to 25%. The templates organize 100 business operations into 7 patterns and also refer to survey results from 帝国データバンク.
Facts
Cut by up to 25%
100 business operations
7 patterns
40.0% of companies
About 60% of the total workload
About 30% each
About 10%
About 2/3
Cut by about 15% overall
500,000 yen (tax included)
Limited to the first 10 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社Advanced AI Partners、AAIP、帝国データバンク
Nuvoton Gerda™ IC and Qt for MCUs deliver a rich user interface at low cost without external memory
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ヌヴォトン テクノロジージャパン株式会社 and Qt Group announced that the “Gerda™” HMI controller, which enables a rich GUI without external memory, has been added to the hardware supported by Qt for MCUs.
Facts
Technology cultivated over more than 60 years since the company’s founding
More than 1.5 million developers worldwide
More than 70 industries
Available in more than 180 countries
Qt Group has approximately 1,100 employees
Revenue in 2025 was 216.3 million euros
Companies mentioned：ヌヴォトン テクノロジージャパン株式会社、NTCJ、Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan、Qt Group、Nuvoton Group
Tanabe Pharma begins practical testing toward production use of EdgeX’s Pharmaceutical Affairs Law AI agent “ヤッキくん”
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株式会社EdgeX announced that Tanabe Pharma has begun practical testing toward production use of its Pharmaceutical Affairs Law AI agent, “ヤッキくん.” Preliminary testing confirmed a high detection rate. The companies now aim to reduce the workload of medical representatives and review departments and improve the quality of material reviews.
Survey on use of employee benefits: 74.7% of companies increased budgets, while about half are “dissatisfied or reviewing” services; employees most commonly say they “just don’t use them”
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A survey on the use of health and employee benefits conducted by 株式会社びねつ found that 74.7% of companies had increased their budgets, yet about half were dissatisfied with existing services or considering reviewing them. Employees often said they “just don’t use them,” making low effort and convenience key to encouraging use.
Facts
332 corporate HR and employee-benefits personnel
318 employees
47.9% are “dissatisfied with” or “reviewing” external services
60.0% of employees want health support from their company
株式会社Tofu to exhibit at “DXPO Fukuoka '26”; featured in TBS News Dig report
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株式会社Tofu exhibited at “DXPO Fukuoka '26,” held in Fukuoka City on October 20 and 21, 2026, and demonstrated its AI-powered automatic bookkeeping service, “tofu.” It was also interviewed by TBS News Dig (RKB毎日放送), which featured the service’s functions and the benefits of adopting it.
[10th Anniversary Celebration] A Winter Tradition Lighting Up the Night Sky in Meieki! “Dai Nagoya Christmas Illumination” Opens November 11
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大名古屋ビルヂング will hold the “Dai Nagoya Christmas Illumination” to mark its 10th anniversary, from November 11 to December 25, 2026. The theme is “White Forest Fantasy,” and more than 100,000 lights will illuminate the Sky Garden. The event will also feature interior decorations, limited-time menu items, and an SNS campaign.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
More than 100,000 lights
Approximately 230,000 visitors last year
4-meter main tree
Reward and Christmas gift coupon (3,000 yen off purchases of 30,000 yen or more)
Price: 7,180 yen
Companies mentioned：三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社、大名古屋ビルヂング、ラ・メゾン アンソレイユターブル パティスリー、西条園 抹茶カフェ、MLESNA TEA DAI NAGOYA & TEA ROOM、CHARLIE’S、RHUBARBE、弁才天・と、餅、東京恵比寿 串亭、マロリーポークステーキ、ローマ三丁目、世界のビール博物館、SOLO PIZZA Napoletana、築地青空三代目、名古屋コーチン鶏料理 清水、三重人
Strengthening measures against WordPress PHP vulnerabilities: YOAKE launches “WordPress Security Pack,” removing PHP from public-facing servers
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株式会社YOAKE launched its “WordPress Security Pack” on November 5, 2026, to strengthen measures against WordPress PHP vulnerabilities. The service removes PHP, the database, and the login screen from public-facing servers and delivers content as static HTML.
Facts
Starting November 5, 2026
Initial fee: from 180,000 yen
Monthly maintenance: Lite, 19,800 yen per month
Monthly maintenance: Standard, 44,000 yen per month
Updates handled on your behalf (WordPress core, plugins, PHP, etc.; up to 3 per month)
Monthly maintenance contracts are for 6-month terms
Doctor Net begins sales partnership with Coreline Soft Co., Ltd. for “Coreline A-VIEW CAC,” an AI engine for chest CT image analysis
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株式会社ドクターネット has begun a domestic sales partnership with Coreline Soft Co., Ltd. for “Coreline A-VIEW CAC,” an AI engine for chest CT image analysis, and will begin offering it through its “AI-RAD” remote diagnostic imaging support service in late November 2025.
Facts
Late November 2025
Approximately 3.7 million cases annually
Approximately 1,700 medical institutions nationwide
Thirdscope’s “Kanata” registered as an IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026”
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株式会社サードスコープ’s AI business support platform “Kanata” has been registered as an IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” This enables small and medium-sized businesses and others to apply for subsidies of up to 4.5 million yen.
Facts
Subsidies of up to 4.5 million yen
Subsidy rate: up to 1/2
Up to 2/3 if certain conditions are met
1 or more processes: 50,000 yen or more and less than 1.5 million yen
4 or more processes: 1.5 million yen or more and up to 4.5 million yen
3 locations in Japan, the UK, and Singapore
Currently available in 7 languages
More than 195 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社サードスコープ、中小企業庁、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、Third Scope Asia PTE. LTD.
Pudding lovers in Chugoku and Shikoku, the wait is over! Puddings from across Japan gather in “Sunny Okayama”—the “２１st Pudding Election: The Puddings Everyone Wants to Eat” will be held at イオンモール岡山.
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株式会社サテライトジャパン will hold the “２１st Pudding Election: The Puddings Everyone Wants to Eat” at イオンモール岡山 on December 19 and 20, 2026. Advance reservations will open on November 7.
We are sponsoring the “Amamo Koshien” category of “INNOVATE AQUARIUM EGG 2026” as a partner company
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Toa Corporation sponsored the newly established “Amamo Koshien” category as a co-hosting partner of “INNOVATE AQUARIUM EGG 2026,” a program for middle and high school students organized by 株式会社イノカ.
AIガバナンス協会 and トラスト＆セーフティ協会 will hold an online reporting symposium for their jointly operated “Study Group on the Safety of AI-Generated Content” on December 11, 2026. Participation is free.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Participation is free
We jointly established this study group in June 2026
“Me TIME FOODS,” a smart care food brand for seniors with cumulative sales exceeding 300,000 meals, has completely revamped its official e-commerce site to create a shopping experience tailored to caregiving households nationwide.
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株式会社LacuS fully revamped the official e-commerce site for its smart care food brand for seniors, “Me TIME FOODS,” on November 2, 2026, launching sales of “Me SOUP,” a nutritionally complete soup, and introducing a new subscription plan, “Me TIME PLAN.”
Facts
The site was fully revamped on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Up to 20% off, all the time
More than 300,000 meals sold to date
Used at more than 100 care facilities
Original1食（50g）で204kcal
Provides 8.95g of protein
Pharmacies carrying Me TIME FOODS (30 locations as of November 2026)
[Year-End Deep-Cleaning Survey] About 80% of detached homes have noticeable exterior wall stains! About 1 in 2 respondents said, “I don’t know how to clean them, so I leave them alone.” This year, finally tackle the stains you’ve been ignoring, telling yourself, “I’ll clean them someday”!
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A survey conducted by PLジャパン株式会社 found that about 80% of detached-home residents notice stains on their exterior walls, but tend to leave them untreated because cleaning methods are unclear or seem dangerous. The higher a household’s annual income, the more frequently it carries out exterior maintenance and the more important it considers such maintenance. About 60% said they would consider “professional exterior wall cleaning” at year-end.
The future of construction through robotics and AI — 荒木組 showcases the potential of remote operation technology and physical AI
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株式会社荒木組 exhibited at “Construction Technology Forum 2026 in Chugoku,” held on October 29 and 30, 2026, at the Hiroshima Prefectural Hiroshima Industrial Exhibition Hall. It showcased remote operation technology (teleoperation) using a compact robotic arm, as well as “physical AI,” which uses AI to automate movements. The company also outlined initiatives involving ICT construction, the use and in-house development of BIM/CIM, and the training of young engineers.
ツーワンデジタル representative appears on a 金沢シーサイドFM radio program, introduces efforts in software development in the AI era, and makes the recorded audio available
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岸田楓馬, representative of 合同会社ツーワンデジタル, appeared on a program on community radio station 金沢シーサイドFM and discussed the company’s business and its approach to software development in the AI era.
‘JTS Tech Conference 2026: Fusing the Digital and Physical — How to Create DX That Transforms the Workplace’ to be held online on November 12
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JIPテクノサイエンス株式会社 will hold “JTS Tech Conference 2026” online on November 12, 2026, featuring talks on digital transformation in the construction industry using AI and IoT. Admission is free, and Amazon gift cards will be given to the first 999 participants.
トラガール, a job site specializing in female drivers, launches the “トラガール Support Project” to help women from obtaining licenses through to finding employment
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トラガール, a job site specializing in female truck drivers operated by ワンページ株式会社, has launched the “トラガール Support Project,” which provides assistance from obtaining a license through to finding employment. The project covers training costs for semi-medium, medium, and large vehicle licenses, and has appointed Kayo of idol group HATEandTEARS as its first challenger. She will share her journey on social media.
Facts
In 2025, 2,768 women obtained an additional medium vehicle license
That was about 1/16 the number of men, at 43,642
162,490 women hold a First-Class Large Vehicle License
That is 3.6% of all 4,555,515 license holders
Women account for 4.6% of people in driving jobs
For the first time, people aged 50 or older made up more than half of drivers (51.0%)
Transport capacity is estimated to fall short by 34.1% in fiscal 2030
Online bookings account for 62.1% of beauty salon reservations
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A survey report released by 株式会社リザービア found that online bookings accounted for 62.1% of beauty salon reservations in the first half of 2026, up 2.9 percentage points from the same period a year earlier.
Facts
Online bookings: 62.1%
59.1% in the same period a year earlier
Up 2.9 percentage points
46.1% of bookings were made through reservation pages
[An evolving illumination experience in Gunma] Pick glowing flowers and take home real blooms. Immersive light-up event “HARMONY OF LIGHT 〜光の花あそび〜” opens at ぐんまフラワーパークプラス on Wednesday, December 2!
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The immersive light-up event “HARMONY OF LIGHT 〜光の花あそび〜” will be held at ぐんまフラワーパークプラス starting December 2, 2026. Activities include picking illuminated flowers, digital art, and Christmas and New Year events.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Through Monday, January 11, 2027, a national holiday
Adults: 900 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 300 yen
Originalランタン1台500円
Companies mentioned：ぐんまフラワーパークJV、株式会社パーク・コーポレーション、株式会社山梅、株式会社Sunset films
NEXTES’s battery storage system becomes “local disaster-prevention infrastructure”
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株式会社NEXTES’s 13ft water-cooled grid-scale battery storage system has been selected for a grid-scale battery storage facility project in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture. The project is a disaster-prevention partnership model that will use the system for electricity market transactions under normal conditions and supply power free of charge to the adjacent Kasama Municipal Gymnasium during disasters. Operations are targeted to begin on October 30, 2026.
Facts
Storage capacity: 8,000kWh
Output: 2,000kW
Grid voltage: 6kV
Target start of operations: October 30, 2026
13ft water-cooled grid-scale battery storage system
Winners announced for the 3rd manga and novel contest on BLove, a site for posting BL fiction and comics; winning entries in each category revealed
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株式会社ファインシード has announced the judging results of the 3rd contest held on BLove, a site for posting BL fiction and comics. Winners were selected from about 100 entries, and the grand-prize-winning work is scheduled to be adapted into a video for the YouTube channel.
マリッシュ, a matchmaking app operated by 株式会社マリッシュ, surveyed 2,721 members about divorce and remarriage. “De facto marriage” was the most popular desired family arrangement after remarriage, at 38.0%, with a gender gap also observed. Many never-married respondents did not view a history of divorce as an obstacle; rather, they tended to see it as an attractive quality.
Facts
38.0％
2,721 members
10.1％
24.2％
2002
Nov. 1, 2026
10th anniversary
2016
35.7％
10.5% of men
18.8% of women
48.3％
21.0％
13.2％
7.4％
60.2％
59.8％
58.5％
53.9％
62.8％
40.9％
30.6％
25.1％
Companies mentioned：株式会社マリッシュ、マリッシュ、関西テレビ、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.
Eligible drinks 199 yen through the end of November! “Sushi no Wakusei,” serving approachable Edomae sushi made with red vinegar, opens in Otemachi on November 4!
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株式会社リロードエッジ reopened Sushi no Wakusei Otemachi on November 4, 2026, in Otemachi, Tokyo. The restaurant serves Edomae sushi made with red vinegar and tempura, and is running a campaign offering selected drinks for 199 yen through the end of November to celebrate the opening.
Facts
Original1杯199円
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Available for 6,500 yen
Food items priced at 330 yen or more, including tax
SOCOTEC conducts Japan’s first validation under new J-Credit methodology “AG-007”
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SOCOTEC Certification Japan conducted Japan’s first validation of a J-Credit project by 兼松株式会社 under the new livestock-sector methodology “AG-007,” completing it on September 28, 2026.
How can “photo-taking and printing experiences” be designed to boost satisfaction at fan events?
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株式会社DNPフォトイメージングジャパン (PIJ) will stream a roundtable video on demand for free from November 19 to December 25, 2026, discussing design points for improving satisfaction with photo-taking and printing experiences at fan events.
Facts
170 fan-event participants
92.9% said, “I want to capture my favorite in a photo”
32.4% cited “not having an opportunity to take a photo with my favorite” as a problem
ブランジェ浅野屋 Azamino Tokyu Food Show Slice store opens on November 5, 2026 (Thursday)!
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株式会社浅野屋 opened the ブランジェ浅野屋 Azamino Tokyu Food Show Slice store on November 5, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it is running promotions including sales of limited-edition sets and giveaways of promotional items.
CAPA to exhibit at TECH Biz EXPO 2026 in Nagoya, using generative AI and CAD to streamline design work in manufacturing and construction
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株式会社キャパ will exhibit at TECH Biz EXPO 2026, held at Port Messe Nagoya from November 19 to 20, 2026, showcasing services including “automatic drawing AI,” which combines generative AI with CAD customization technology, and CAD migration support.
A 400-year story of Osaka Castle told through light. “Osaka Castle Illuminage: The Light Chapter of Unification” opens on Friday, November 20!
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The Japan Illumination Association will hold Osaka Castle Illuminage at Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden from November 20, 2026. The theme is “The Light Chapter,” depicting Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s unification of the country. Admission is 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Sunday, February 14, 2027
66 pillars of light
Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,000 yen
Children (elementary school students and younger): 1,000 yen
Daiichi produces staff uniforms for GREEN×EXPO 2027, using plant-based biodegradable materials
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株式会社ダイイチ produced the official staff uniforms for GREEN×EXPO 2027, organized by the Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027. The uniforms use plant-based biodegradable materials, balancing environmental considerations with practicality.
[Survey on married women’s secret savings] Even after saving over 1 million yen, more than 80% are “confident” their husbands haven’t found out! Are they even more brazen?
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TalkLiver, a media outlet operated by 株式会社マシェバラトーク, surveyed 300 married women aged 20–49 about their secret savings. The results showed that 35.2% of married women had secret savings, with the amount tending to rise with age. Notably, 81.1% of women with at least 1 million yen in savings were confident their husbands had not found out, while the share of women in their 40s with at least 3 million yen reached 22.0%.
aba launches the “Willn Project,” aiming to ensure that people providing and receiving care “no longer have to feel lost”
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株式会社aba has launched the Willn Project, aiming to build a society where people providing and receiving care do not feel lost, and developed a prototype of the conversational AI Willn with support from 博報堂. The company plans to conduct research in the future.
A sounding board on AI for small and midsize businesses. Full-scale launch of “External CAIO (AI Advisor)” service; companies viewing this release get the first month free
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D株式会社 will fully launch its “External CAIO (AI Advisor)” service in November 2026 for small and midsize businesses without an AI specialist, and will offer the first month free to companies that sign up through this press release.
ドゥファイン enters the information security business. As the domestic contact for Israeli incident response company Sygnia, it begins offering “routine assessments” and “incident response” under a single contract
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株式会社ドゥファイン has partnered with Israeli cybersecurity company Sygnia to enter the information security business. It is launching Sygnia’s IRR (Incident Response Retainer) service as its domestic contact, providing “routine assessments” and “incident response” as a unified service.
Entries are now open for the Body Results category of the 17th Esthetic Grand Prix, hosted by 一般社団法人エステティックグランプリ. The entry deadline is December 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted by salon, with fees of 11,000 yen (tax included) for members and 37,400 yen (tax included) for nonmembers. The Grand Prix-winning model will receive a prize of 200,000 yen.
MOTTAINAI BATON株式会社 developed and sold “Hiroshima Marugoto Curry,” a retort curry gift set made with ingredients from Hiroshima, in collaboration with students from 広島女学院大学, Fukuya and FARMERS PROFIT.
[Nov. 7 (Sat.)–Nov. 24 (Tue.)] Special exhibition at the Hyogo Urban Agriculture Support Center: “Agricultural water facilities in the city, too!”
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The Hyogo Prefectural Hanshin Kita Citizens’ Affairs Office will hold a special exhibition titled “Agricultural water facilities in the city, too!” at the Hyogo Urban Agriculture Support Center from November 7 to 24. The exhibition aims to help residents learn about the historical value of facilities such as irrigation ponds and water channels that remain in active use amid ongoing urbanization.
A book chronicling WAOJE’s history and the challenges of 21 people taking on the world overseas and 12 people looking to the world from Japan
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リスナーズ株式会社 will publish the book “Leaving Japan for Japan: Japanese Entrepreneurs Taking on the World” on November 14, together with WAOJE volunteers, and will participate as a sponsor in “WAOJE Global Venture Forum 2026 in Hong Kong,” to be held in Hong Kong in November 2026.
Facts
12 people looking to the world from Japan
Interviews with 51 Japanese people who once made their mark overseas
38 locations worldwide
A scale of more than 800 people
List price: 1,800 yen (before tax)
A cumulative total of more than 3,000 business leaders
Companies mentioned：リスナーズ株式会社、WAOJE、SAKO建築設計工社、ミクル・プランニング株式会社、松井味噌株式会社、Sannaka-WEST LLC、株式会社QQ English、パーソネルコンサルタントマンパワータイランド株式会社、株式会社ジェイエデュケーション、株式会社リビングアットイーズ、Luchouette Sdn. Bhd.、ATOZランゲージセンター、BRIDGE International Asia Sdn Bhd、菱沼貿易株式会社、beyond globalグループ、セブポット、株式会社ハテナソリューションズ、KYI Accounting & Consulting Limited、Japan Outsourcing Service Co.,Ltd.、アイティップス株式会社、D&O INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD、ハーディング法律事務所、Webrain Think Tank、ニューヨーク・マーケティング・ビジネス・アクション社、Sakamoto Ways B.V.、コミスマ株式会社、株式会社ミキコム、株式会社スリー・イー、オンライントラベル株式会社、ファルス株式会社、学校法人アリス国際学園、香港太陽商事有限公司、Global Mark eting Association株式会社、株式会社Tech Phoenix Group、株式会社SpaciaNet Japan、有限会社ジープロジェクト、EIJ株式会社
Italian oral care brand “MARVIS” celebrates its 10th anniversary in Japan with the pop-up event “MARVISTSURI—Marvis Festival”
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“MARVIS,” an Italian oral care brand operated by 株式会社UPPER HOUSE, will hold a pop-up event at Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY on November 25 and 26, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary in Japan.
[Nov. 14] Drone show featuring 300 drones in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture | “Light, Sound, Drone & Dance Show” marking the 35th anniversary of the city’s establishment
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株式会社White Crow will stage a drone show featuring 300 drones at “Light, Sound, Drone & Dance Show,” an event marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, to be held on November 14, 2026. The project was selected through an open proposal process.
Facts
Drone show with 300 drones
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
35th anniversary of the city’s establishment
Original18時と19時の1日2回
The review results were announced in July 2026
From among the 4 parties that applied to participate
和久傳 has begun accepting reservations through its official online shop for “Beef, Matsutake and Fig,” the second offering in its “Toki no Awai Nabe” series, which captures the changing seasons. It is priced at 32,400 yen and will be delivered for a limited period from November 12 to 16.
Online skincare consultation service Tokyo Bihadado surpasses 450,000 cumulative users
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株式会社LATRICO announced that the cumulative number of users of its online skincare consultation service, Tokyo Bihadado, surpassed 450,000 on Sept. 17, 2026. An analysis of 65,397 free-response entries in post-consultation surveys found that more than half referred to doctors’ explanations and interactions.
Toward combining higher battery density with high output: Adding 1 wt% GMS to the cathode yields about 1.5 times the capacity of single-walled carbon nanotubes during rapid discharge
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株式会社3DC confirmed in joint research with Yokohama National University that adding 1 wt% of the carbon material Graphene MesoSponge® (GMS) to lithium-ion battery cathodes increases capacity during rapid discharge in high-density, thick-film cathodes to about 1.5 times that of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The findings were published in the international journal Advanced Energy Materials.
What makes education so appealing that a village of 500 people is now seriously investing in it?
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Tabayama Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, will hold a briefing on education and relocation in Yaesu, Tokyo, on Nov. 15. The event will introduce its mountain village study-abroad program and distinctive educational initiatives. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 15
From 3 p.m.
A history spanning more than 30 years
Capacity: approximately 20 people
Forests account for 97% of the total area
More than 20% of the population consists of people who have moved there