See, hear and experience: Disaster Preparedness Fair “Scrum Disaster Preparedness: Be Ready and Evacuate”
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of the 宇美町小学校区コミュニティ運営協議会, “Scrum Disaster Preparedness: Be Ready and Evacuate” will be held at the Umi Minami Community Center on Nov. 8 to raise disaster preparedness awareness and promote community interaction.
【BESTNET-GSERVER】Dedicated 『Arma 3』 servers revamped — No Steam account required, and port configuration is usually unnecessary. New 32GB plan, starting at 1,078 yen per month (tax included)
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BESTNET-GSERVER, a game server hosting service operated by ベストネット合同会社, began offering a revamped dedicated server for the PC version of 『Arma 3』 on Nov. 3, 2026. Along with improved convenience, including no need for a Steam account or port configuration, the service has added a new 32GB “Enterprise” plan, available from 1,078 yen per month (tax included).
Facts
Available starting November 3, 2026
4 plans, with a new 32GB Enterprise option
From 1,078 yen per month (980 yen before tax)
The game was released on the Steam store on Sept. 12, 2013
4 ports used by the game
The game saves its progress before stopping (about 3 seconds)
Enter a number of units (0–5)
Starts automatically 45 seconds after the server starts
19 items can be changed in the startup tab
Automatically installs the game itself (about 5GB)
In our tests, the initial setup took about 7 minutes
Can save up to 3/5/10/10 generations, depending on the plan
A regular survey conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス on generative AI and “unwanted item collection” found that くらしのマーケット ranked first in mention rate (53.9%). メルカリ ranked first on ChatGPT, while くらしのマーケット ranked first on Gemini, revealing differences in responses by AI model. Mentions of JAPAN環境プロジェクト also increased significantly, and the comparison site meetsmore.com was the main source cited.
【Nov. 18 event】Seminar for business and HR leaders explains “Recruitment AIO Strategy × Organizational Structure”; リブランディング and 識学 to co-host
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リブランディング株式会社 and 株式会社識学 will co-host an online seminar for executives responsible for management and human resources, titled “The Recruitment AIO Strategy × Organizational Structure: Be Chosen by AI and Retain Top Talent,” on November 18, 2026. Participation is free.
[特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト] A workshop on “School Education × Social Education” will be held in Kyoto on November 28, with support from Kyoto Prefecture and 京都市教育委員会 and co-hosted with Kyoto AI×Edu Lab（KAEL）.
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特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト will co-host a workshop on “School Education × Social Education” with Kyoto AI×Edu Lab（KAEL）, with support from Kyoto Prefecture and 京都市教育委員会. The event will be held in Kyoto on November 28, 2026.
Toward a new culture of getting your hair and makeup done at the salon—Naoko Matsumoto’s book “Cheer-Up Makeup That Opens Up Your Life” ranks No. 1 in ６ Amazon categories
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トキツカゼ出版株式会社 announced that “Cheer-Up Makeup That Opens Up Your Life,” a book by hair and makeup artist Naoko Matsumoto, ranked No. 1 in 6 categories on Amazon.co.jp. The book is a collection of essays that aims to popularize makeup services at hair salons as a new cultural practice.
Sysdig launches “Sysdig AI Defense,” which assesses and controls all AI agent actions at runtime
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Sysdig began general availability on November 4 of Sysdig AI Defense, which provides runtime security and governance for AI agents. Based on kernel-level instrumentation, the product assesses and controls agent behavior in real time, blocking policy violations and supporting audit readiness.
Facts
77% of organizations say that “AI adoption has already outpaced their governance capabilities”
It was fixed in just 31 seconds
About 7 processes in the kernel (the core of the OS) handle actual processing
Adopted by more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies
Companies mentioned：Sysdig、IBM、OpenAI、Anthropic、Bastion、Software Analyst Cyber Research
Two chocolate varieties of タマチャンショップ’s “OH!オサカーナ” return on November 5! Available for a limited time and in limited quantities, made with lower-sugar chocolate
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タマチャンショップ, operated by 有限会社九南サービス, will bring back its bitter chocolate and white chocolate varieties of “OH!オサカーナ” for a limited time and in limited quantities starting November 5, 2026. The recipe has been changed from organic chocolate to a lower-sugar chocolate, and the balance with the small fish and almonds has been redesigned.
Essen launches a visitor-attraction pilot for Shima Onsen under a Gunma Prefecture contract. Ads for Shima Onsen will run on taxi rooftops in Takasaki and Maebashi starting November 5
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株式会社Essen will launch a visitor-attraction pilot for Shima Onsen on November 5, 2026, under a contract with Gunma Prefecture, using rooftop signage on taxis operating in Takasaki and Maebashi.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Approximately 25 beacons will be installed in the Shima Onsen area
品川リフラ to exhibit at “Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026,” showcasing fine ceramics technology supporting the semiconductor industry from Okayama
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品川リフラ株式会社 will exhibit at “Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026,” to be held at Convex Okayama from November 11 to 12, 2026, and will give a presentation on fine ceramics technology supporting the semiconductor industry.
[ANAクラウンプラザホテル岡山] A heartwarming Christmas surrounded by the sparkle of the starry sky, with special dinners and sweets
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル岡山 will run a Christmas promotion from November 2 to December 25, 2026. Offerings include 3 limited-edition cakes, lunch and dinner courses available for 7 days only, sweets, and hotel decorations.
39.7% of companies choose the number of inquiries, business meetings and job applications as metrics for managing their YouTube channels
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株式会社ビーヘルシー released additional findings from its survey on corporate YouTube channel management. While 79.7% of respondents selected video engagement metrics, 39.7% selected business metrics such as inquiries, business meetings and job applications.
Facts
Regarding the metrics they set and monitor, 79.7% selected items such as view counts and subscriber numbers
“Survey on In-House Production and Management Structures for Corporate YouTube,” conducted on August 21, 2026
モノクローム refreshes its electricity service for building-integrated solar panels
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株式会社モノクローム has revamped モノクローム’s electricity service for households that have installed the Roof–1 integrated rooftop solar panel, and will launch 2 new rate plans integrated with the Energy–1 HEMS starting in October 2026.
[Free to attend] Our representative Tokoro will speak at Developers X Summit 2026
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株式会社トランスコスモス・デジタル・テクノロジー will participate as a platinum sponsor at Developers X Summit 2026, to be held on November 25, 2026. Its president and representative director, Toshio Tokoro, will speak about AI-driven development.
[Lucky Bag 2027] With gratitude for 5 years. “fuacha HAPPY BAG 2027,” containing 16 varieties of tea, including flower, fruit and Chinese teas. Limited to 200 bags; reservations now open!
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株式会社CROSSASIA’s brand fuacha is accepting reservations for “fuacha HAPPY BAG 2027,” a lucky bag containing 16 varieties of tea, including flower, fruit and Chinese teas, as well as original merchandise, in a limited run of 200 bags to mark its 5th anniversary. Price: 10,000 yen (tax included).
Create your sustainability subsidy application today with AI. Just answer questions to get a draft and score: “Hojokaku”
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株式会社HADO has launched “Hojokaku,” a web service that uses AI to draft and score subsidy applications. It provides flat-rate support for small businesses and covers subsidies such as the sustainability subsidy and labor-saving investment subsidy.
シュワット to exhibit at the 7th Marketing Week [Osaka], showcasing “Marketing AIX,” an AI marketing automation service, and “LLMO Consulting”
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シュワット株式会社 will exhibit at “Digital Marketing Enhancement EXPO [Osaka],” to be held at INTEX Osaka from November 18, 2026, showcasing “Marketing AIX” and “LLMO Consulting.”
Facts
Increase monthly leads from 40 to 100
Monthly leads increased from 40 to 100 in 2 months (2.5 times)
AI up and running in as little as 4 weeks
80% less time drafting white papers
98% satisfaction among companies switching from existing LLMO and SEO providers
How will we live on the Moon in 2040? | 2nd SPACE IDEA CONTEST held
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有人宇宙システム株式会社 (JAMSS) held the 2nd SPACE IDEA CONTEST, a student idea competition themed around life on the Moon in 2040, receiving applications from 141 people at 72 universities.
Making “I’m so glad I came to Japan” a reality for every international student: オリジネーター registers as a registered support organization and launches recruitment and support services for specified skilled workers
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株式会社オリジネーター was registered as a registered support organization by the Commissioner of the 出入国在留管理庁 and launched recruitment and support services for specified skilled workers in November 2026.
Original “Edo-Nagasaki Journey Map” unveiled! Special exhibition enters its final chapter
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A 30th-anniversary special exhibition is being held at the Lake Biwa Museum, where part of the original “Edo-Nagasaki Journey Map,” held by Kusatsu City, is on display. The exhibition has surpassed 90,000 visitors and will run through November 2026.
PITAKA unveils a metal and carbon-fiber Apple Watch band and a MacBook Pro case with 3 magnets
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Shenzhen Lingyi Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd has announced 2 products: the “PITAKA Temporal Vessel Metal × Carbon Fiber Apple Watch Band” for Apple Watch and the “PITAKA Aramid Fiber Magnetic Laptop Case” for MacBook Pro.
[ニコニコレンタカー] Real-time autumn foliage updates now available nationwide on the official “NicoPass” app!
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ニコニコレンタカー, operated by 株式会社レンタス, has launched a seasonal autumn foliage information service on its official “NicoPass” app. The app has surpassed 3 million downloads and offers real-time updates on peak foliage conditions as well as rental car reservations at the lowest prices.
Facts
Surpassed 3 million downloads
Free for anyone with “NicoPass” since 2021
Book in 1 minute on the app
Complete the process in as little as 3 minutes before departure
Operates approximately 1,500 locations nationwide
“GMO Customer Satisfaction Rankings,” announced in June 2026
3 steps to clarify the scope and cost of SSBJ compliance | Webinar for Prime Market-listed companies
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株式会社ブライトイノベーション will hold a free online seminar on November 19, 2026, on clarifying the scope and cost of SSBJ compliance. Intended for Prime Market-listed companies, the seminar will explain how to minimize practical workloads using gap analysis and a compliance matrix.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Original15:00から
Companies with an average market capitalization of 3 trillion yen or more
Fiscal year ending March 2027
For companies with market capitalizations of 1 trillion yen or more but less than 3 trillion yen: fiscal year ending March 2028
Fiscal year ending March 2028
For companies with market capitalizations of 500 billion yen or more but less than 1 trillion yen: fiscal year ending March 2029
エーワンデータ wins the Security Committee Special Award at “MCPC award 2026”
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エーワンデータ株式会社 won the Security Committee Special Award in the Service & Solution category at the “23rd MCPC award 2026,” hosted by MCPC, for its “Smartphone Forensic Service (electronic forensics).”
Cooperates in a trial of a “disaster-prevention smart pole” in Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture
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アースアイズ株式会社 is participating as a cooperating company in a trial of a “disaster-prevention smart pole” conducted by Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture, and DX通信株式会社. A press conference and demonstration were held in Ichinomiya on November 2, 2026, where Representative Director Saburo Yamauchi explained how AI cameras can help monitor people’s safety.
“Analyzing the factors needed for recruitment and retention: Workplace environment mismatch, not pay, is linked to turnover”—エッセンシャルワーカー採用研究所 publishes its 5th report
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エッセンシャルワーカー採用研究所, operated by 株式会社プレックス, has published its 5th report analyzing the relationship between recruitment and retention. Analysis of hiring records and survey data found that a relaxed interview atmosphere boosts acceptance rates, while a mismatch in the workplace environment has a greater impact on turnover than a gap in pay.
Facts
39% for relaxed, welcoming interviews
23% for tense, strict interviews
A difference of 16 percentage points
2% among those who said it was “almost identical”
4% among those who said there was “some mismatch”
21% among those who experienced a “major mismatch”
Pay and bonuses were cited most often. Of those who described the nature of the gap, 47% cited them
Originalアジア最大級のBtoB専門美容見本市 「Cosmoprof Asia 2026」にアルマードが2年連続出展
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Original株式会社アルマードは、2026年11月に香港で開催されるアジア最大級のBtoB美容見本市「Cosmoprof Asia 2026」に2年連続で出展する。ジェトロ ジャパン・パビリオンにて、卵殻膜を配合した4ブランドの化粧品や健康食品を展開し、グローバル市場でのパートナーシップ構築を目指す。
Official launch of a database of companies related to the strategic 17-sector “nonferrous metal resource recycling” field; research covers equipment, components and services supporting the recovery and recycling of nonferrous metals — 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister has officially launched a database of companies involved in nonferrous metal resource recycling, one of the Japanese government’s 17 strategic priority investment sectors. The database covers companies providing equipment, components and services that support the recovery and recycling of aluminum, copper and other metals, and can be used to identify potential partners and assess markets related to the circular economy.
Feather Safety Razor holds an inquiry-based class at local school 金蘭会中学校・高等学校; students take part in a marketing exercise to solve grooming problems
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フェザー安全剃刀株式会社 held an inquiry-based class at 金蘭会中学校・高等学校 in Kita Ward, Osaka, on the theme of “Solving grooming problems.” In the 3-session curriculum, students developed PR ideas using the ヘアカットモンスター series.
AMI PARIS announces its “AMI D’HIVER” campaign starring Catherine Deneuve
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AMI PARIS has announced its holiday campaign “AMI D’HIVER,” starring Catherine Deneuve. The brand also announced the opening of a new store at Place des Victoires and the release of its collection.
Facts
November 4, 2026
4 Place des Victoires
2011
Companies mentioned：AMI Paris、Ami Paris、AMI PARIS、AMI Paris Japan株式会社
Original役目を終えた建物を、みんなの手で次へ。寺の門前の元うどん屋に、親子から学生まで集まった解体の1日｜循環葬® RETURN TO NATURE
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As part of the 3rd anniversary of 循環葬, at FOREST株式会社 held the 1st restoration workshop for the former Tanakaya building in Nose, Osaka Prefecture, where approximately 20 people took part in demolition work.
DUMSCO to exhibit its heat-stress countermeasure service GoANZEN at JAPAN BUILD TOKYO Construction DX Exhibition, displaying a working sensor and cloud demo screen
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株式会社DUMSCO will exhibit at the JAPAN BUILD TOKYO Construction DX Exhibition, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2 to 4, 2026, displaying a working sensor and cloud demo screen for its heat-stress countermeasure service GoANZEN.
Luxury bath additive Chapon selected for gift catalog 贈匠 三羽鶴堂
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Luxury bath additive brand Chapon, operated by 株式会社Tokel, has been included in 贈匠 三羽鶴堂, a digital gift catalog operated by 株式会社オー・ド・ヴィーウエディング, since September 14, 2026, as an option for wedding gifts.
Facts
Product listings began on September 14, 2026
Original気持ちのきりかえ 4本セット
Suggested price: 4,980 yen (tax included; Chapon official online store)
Total weight: 240 g
Cumulative shipments: 480,000 units (as of October 2026; company estimate)
BIRTHDAY BAR: 27 stores nationwide (as of July 4, 2026)
株式会社日本企業型確定拠出年金センター (NDCセンター), a group company of 社会保険労務士法人とうかい, has signed a referral partnership agreement with 社会保険労務士法人F＆F, based in Suginami Ward, Tokyo.
Facts
Has supported the introduction of corporate defined contribution pensions at more than 4,500 companies
Among comprehensive plans involving SBIベネフィット・システムズ in fiscal years 2023–2025
日本農業 to sell “Aomori Apple Appreciation Set” for a limited time to mark its 10th anniversary
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To mark its 10th anniversary, 株式会社日本農業 is selling a limited-time thank-you set featuring 6 varieties of Aomori-grown apples and processed products on its official e-commerce site, Shunka 365.
Facts
10th anniversary
6 varieties of apples
Will mark its 10th anniversary on November 28, 2026
Production has also remained below 400,000 tons for 3 consecutive years
Since its founding in 2016
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本農業、日本農業、Nihon Agri, Inc.
Launch of flagship true wireless earbuds “ATH-TWX9MK3”
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株式会社オーディオテクニカ will launch its flagship true wireless earbuds, “ATH-TWX9MK3,” on November 20, 2026. New features include adaptive ANC “Fit Adaptive,” the new “Pure Motion Driver™ Gen2” driver, high-resolution audio at 192kHz/24bit using the LHDC-V5 codec, and up to 45 hours of battery life. The earbuds also newly feature “neuromusic,” sound content based on neuroscience.
Facts
Launches on Friday, November 20, 2026
Supports wireless transmission of up to 192kHz/24bit
Up to 11 hours of continuous playback (noise canceling ON)
15 hours (noise canceling OFF)
Up to 33 hours with the charging case (noise canceling ON)
[肉そばけいすけ] Richly indulgent yet refreshingly clean finish!? “Pork Chuka Soba with Back Fat and Ginger” debuts for a limited time!
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肉そばけいすけ, operated by 株式会社グランキュイジーヌ, will begin selling “Pork Chuka Soba with Back Fat and Ginger” for a limited time starting November 5, 2026. The price is 1,190 yen, including tax.
An era in which eyeglass lenses must be designed not only for seeing, but also for being seen
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株式会社ニコン・エシロール will launch “Crizal® Natural Look™,” the top coating in its series, combining a natural appearance with excellent scratch resistance and water repellency, on November 5, 2026.
10th anniversary this year! The popular hot spring destinations chosen by 71,260 people have been decided! Results announced for each category of “I Didn't Know There Was a Hot Spring Like This! Hot Spring Election 2026”!
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The category rankings for “Hot Spring Election 2026,” organized by 一般社団法人ジャパンデザイン, have been announced based on votes from 71,260 people.
Chosen by 60,335 people! The most popular hot spring inns and hotels have been decided! Results announced for each category of “Hot Spring Inn and Hotel Election 2026”!
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The rankings by category and region for “Hot Spring Inn and Hotel Election 2026” have been announced based on votes from 60,335 people. The event was organized by Japan Design, with 152 facilities participating, and voting ran from August 7 to October 31, 2026.
東洋陸送社 digitizes dispatch, vehicle allocation, roll calls and labor management across 16 locations, cutting administrative work by 40% and reducing accident rates
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株式会社ナブアシスト announced that 株式会社東洋陸送社 introduced systems including “Navisia Transport Sales Cloud,” digitizing operations at 16 locations and achieving a 40% reduction in administrative work and a lower accident rate.
Facts
16 locations
398 employees
173 vehicles
Reduced administrative work hours by approximately 40%
Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture, Kaminoseki Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture report on “brain fitness assessments” — At the “4th Local Government Case Exchange Meeting,” 3 approaches were shared: community gathering places, group health screenings and visits to all municipalities in the prefecture
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株式会社トータルブレインケア supported the “4th Local Government Case Exchange Meeting,” organized by 一般社団法人脳体力振興協会, where 3 local governments—Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture, Kaminoseki Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture—reported on their adoption of “Brain Fitness Trainer CogEvo®,” a cognitive function checking and training service.
The first hand cream arrives in the holiday collection from UK-born PLUM&ASHBY
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The limited-edition holiday collection Cedarwood & Pine Needle from UK-born home fragrance brand PLUM&ASHBY will go on sale in limited quantities starting Nov. 5, 2026. This year sees the debut of the brand’s first hand cream and a gift set, and an original tote bag will be given to the first 20 customers.
[Survey on AI Use and Organizational Decision-Making] 43.5% say their department is aware of AI being used for work without official company approval; the figure rises to 69.4% when estimates are included
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A survey conducted by 株式会社taiziii found that 43.5% of managers said their department was aware of AI being used for work without official company approval, rising to 69.4% when estimates were included. The most commonly cited reason was prioritizing speed of work (34.7%).
株式会社アイアクト adopted its AI search and RAG-based generative AI service, Cogmo Enterprise 生成AI, for the redesign of 鳥取大学’s official website, starting Oct. 28, 2026. ソンズ株式会社 handled website production and selected the service from アイアクト.
[対応 to earlier CDP2027 disclosure] aiESG launches aiESG for CDP 2026 Off-Season Plan
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Original株式会社aiESGは、CDP2027の開示スケジュール前倒しに対応し、CDP2026対応の「aiESG for CDP 2026オフシーズンプラン」（税別10万円/15万円）の提供を開始した。開示前の過去回答スコアリング・失点分析を支援する。CDP2027対応版は2027年5月から100万円（税別）で提供予定。
Facts
[Company enters responses] 100,000 yen
[Automatic response data integration (API integration)] 150,000 yen
Addressing beauty salons’ money worries: And Us begins partnership with tax accountant Asuka Oshino
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株式会社and US has entered into a partnership with tax accountant Asuka Oshino, establishing a system to receive initial tax and accounting inquiries from beauty salons and connect them with specialists. According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, the number of beauty salon bankruptcies reached 197 in fiscal 2024, a record high.
[RIMOWA] Customization service launches for the brand’s iconic Original collection
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RIMOWA has expanded RIMOWA Unique, its customization service for the brand’s iconic Original collection, allowing customers to choose from up to 12 colors across 3 options: handle sets, wheel sets and luggage tags. It has also launched a holiday campaign.
Facts
3 types of travel accessories: wheels, handles and leather luggage tags
A wide range of up to 12 colors
50,600 yen, tax included
Wheel set: 27,500 yen, tax included
15,400 yen, tax included
Available starting Nov. 4, 2026 (Thu.)
Companies mentioned：RIMOWA JAPAN Co., LTD、RIMOWA、LVMHグループ
Solutions to food industry challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs and developing sales channels! A diverse range of products and services comes together
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FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>, organized by 株式会社イノベント, will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Nov. 18 and 19. The event will showcase products and services addressing challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs in the food industry, as well as overseas export consultations by JETRO and disaster-preparedness food exhibits.
Architect Kengo Kuma and 東邦レオ to hold “Workshop: Exploring the Architecture of the Future with 10 Young Architects” on Dec. 22, 2026, at 隈研吾建築都市設計事務所 in Minato City, Tokyo!
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Architect Kengo Kuma and 東邦レオ have announced an architecture workshop for children aged 5 to 10. It will be held in Minato City, Tokyo, on Dec. 22, 2026, with 10 participants being recruited.
Global skincare brand SKIN1004 collaborates with popular Shibuya bathhouse 改良湯! Hosting “センテラの湯”!
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Global skincare brand SKIN1004 will hold the “センテラの湯” collaborative event at Shibuya bathhouse 改良湯 from Nov. 15 to Dec. 6, 2026. The event will offer limited-time skincare experiences, capsule toys and an SNS campaign, and a limited-edition set commemorating the “Year of the Bath” will also be sold.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
30 winners by lottery
Commemorative set limited to 1004
Price: 600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：SKIN1004、改良湯、株式会社Goodai Global Japan、Qoo10、楽天
プルーフポイント announces annual report “2026 Voice of the CISO”: Cyber resilience improves while the spread of AI expands CISO responsibilities
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日本プルーフポイント株式会社 announced its annual report “2026 Voice of the CISO,” which surveyed CISOs in 16 countries. It found that the spread of AI is expanding CISO responsibilities and intensifying the impact of human-related risks and data breaches, while cyber resilience is trending upward.
日販テクシード adds “Simplified Input” and “Custom Data Output” to “CONTEO,” reducing publishers’ manual work before input and after output and supporting standardized operations
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日販テクシード will add 2 new features, “Simplified Input” and “Custom Data Output,” to its cloud-based publishing business system “CONTEO” starting Oct. 31, 2026, helping publishers reduce manual work before input and after output and standardize operations.
Schools selected for “INNOVATE AQUARIUM EGG2026,” an aquatic ecosystem research program for middle and high school students, announced! New “アマモ甲子園” category established with 東亜建設工業 to compete in growing eelgrass
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株式会社イノカ and ジェックス announced the schools selected for “INNOVATE AQUARIUM EGG2026,” an aquatic ecosystem research program for middle and high school students, and established a new “アマモ甲子園” category with 東亜建設工業 as its partner.
Showcase event to unveil a “giant town” built by 1000 elementary school students: “Building a Town in Minecraft!!—Summer Independent Research 2026 by 1000 Elementary School Students” wraps up
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株式会社KUL held a showcase event to conclude “Building a Town in Minecraft!!—Summer Independent Research 2026 by 1000 Elementary School Students,” which it organized with eスタジアム株式会社 in summer 2026, bringing the series of events to a close. It was also announced that the company’s esports business will end in March 2027.
[Survey on attitudes toward restroom and changing-room use] 81.0% say a system to detect unusual situations is “necessary.” 76.0% support sensor-based systems that do not use cameras
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According to an attitude survey conducted by 日本コムシンク株式会社 and 未知株式会社, 81.0% support the need for monitoring systems in restrooms and changing rooms, and 76.0% support introducing sensor-based systems that do not use cameras and do not invade privacy.
Celebrating its 2nd anniversary by revealing the secret to its deliciousness! Handmade dough and house-made sauces at 鹿児島「ナチュラルスマイルピザ」
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「ナチュラルスマイルピザ」, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, will mark its 2nd anniversary on Nov. 7, 2026. To celebrate, it has revealed the secrets behind its delicious offerings, including handmade dough made with Hokkaido-grown “Yumechikara” wheat and whole-wheat flour, as well as 6 original sauces prepared in-house.
First mayoral election in 16 years: Children get a vote too. Middle and high school students in 韮崎市 plan a “children’s election.” Crowdfunding is also underway
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In 韮崎市, Yamanashi Prefecture, local middle and high school students have organized a mock election through にらさきこども選挙実行委員会 to coincide with the first mayoral election in 16 years. Voting will take place from Nov. 9 to 15, and a crowdfunding campaign is also underway.
Kenvue（JNTLコンシューマーヘルス株式会社） held a smoking-cessation seminar at 三菱電機株式会社’s Shizuoka Works and reported that after trying ニコレット®, the number of employees who said they “want to try quitting within 1 month” increased to 4 times its previous level.
[BANK SUMMIT 2026] Hideki Tagami of 地経学研究所 to speak on understanding economic security as a management agenda for regional financial institutions
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Pre-seed VC THE SEED (ザシードキャピタル株式会社) announced that Hideki Tagami of 地経学研究所 will speak at a session of BANK SUMMIT 2026, being held on November 9, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
A 30-minute lecture
Made startup investments in approximately 70 companies
Currently manages approximately ¥4 billion
Currently manages approximately ¥4.2 billion
More than 70 banks and bank-affiliated VCs nationwide registered to participate
Companies mentioned：ザシードキャピタル株式会社、THE SEED、地経学研究所、中央経済社、日本経済新聞社、NIKKEI THE PITCH、大阪大学共創機構、総務省、NICT、情報通信研究機構、root C、AGRI SMILE、LifeFit、トリファ、Arent社、株式会社New Innovations、株式会社FiT、株式会社トリファ
Game-style litter-picking event “Seisōchū” set to take place in Machida, Tokyo!
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株式会社Gab announced that it will hold the game-style litter-picking event “Seisōchū” in Machida, Tokyo, on November 29, 2026. The event is hosted by Machida City and organized and run by 株式会社Gab, with a capacity of approximately 100 participants selected by lottery. Participation is free.
Facts
Nov. 29, 2026
Capacity: approximately 100 participants selected by lottery
Resilire selected for 東京都中小企業振興公社’s “Hands-on Support Program in Texas, USA”
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株式会社Resilire has been selected for 東京都中小企業振興公社’s “Hands-on Support Program in Texas, USA” and will expand its connections with manufacturing companies and local partners in the state while advancing its business expansion in the U.S. market.
XGIMI to begin releasing its 4K/120Hz-compatible HORIZON 30 smart projector series on November 5 (Thursday)
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XGIMI will release Japan’s first 4K/120Hz-compatible smart projector series, HORIZON 30 (Pro and Ultra Max), starting November 5, 2026. The projectors feature lasers made by 日亜化学工業 and Harman/Kardon speakers, delivering high brightness and contrast.
Bridgestone and MCD3’s winter tire allocation optimization system wins the MCPC award 2026 Business AX Committee Special Award
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The winter tire allocation optimization system jointly developed by 株式会社ブリヂストン and エムシーディースリー株式会社 won the Business AX Committee Special Award in the user category of the MCPC award 2026. Using AI demand forecasting and mathematical optimization, the system cut lost sales and inter-warehouse transfer costs by approximately half and improved actual sales forecast accuracy to the 90% range.
Facts
Approximately 40% of annual tire sales volume
Concentrated in the 3-month period from October to December
We began this initiative in 2022
Covering approximately 100 SKUs
From factories at 7 locations in Japan
Unfilled orders (lost sales): approximately half the 2021 level
Inter-warehouse transfer costs: approximately half the 2021 level
Approximately 200 hours saved annually on preparing allocation plans
鈴与シンワート will exhibit at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn], held November 17–18, 2026, at Ariake GYM-EX, and introduce its 2 cloud services, “AsaRepo” and “KokoRepo.”
[November 12, 2026 (Thursday)] JetB representative director Takeuchi to speak at the open seminar at AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Autumn]
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JetB株式会社 will speak at the open seminar at AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Autumn], held on November 12, 2026, with a presentation on “How to prevent AI agents from running amok and causing accidents.” The company will also exhibit at booth 8-35, offering visitors the chance to try Our AI Interview and Our AI.
Premium Old Skool 36 Pearlized: a new collection updating a classic silhouette with pearl and crystal embellishments, available in 6 colors, including the “Yacht Club” colorway
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Vans will release the Premium Old Skool 36 Pearlized, featuring pearl and crystal embellishments, in 6 colors starting November 12, 2026.
[November 5 is Preventive Medicine Day] Yamamori joins the “Everyone Goes Low-Carb” social media campaign again this year
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ヤマモリ株式会社 is taking part in the “Everyone Goes Low-Carb” social media campaign, run by companies belonging to the Japan Association for Food, Pleasure and Health, in conjunction with Preventive Medicine Day on November 5. The campaign will include a prize drawing on the company’s official X account and sales of its sugar-free seasonings series through its online shop, promoting low-carb products.
エリクソン advances autonomous networks with a faster, simpler software approach
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エリクソン has launched an autonomous network platform featuring GitOps-based declarative lifecycle and configuration management capabilities. In collaboration with スイスコム, it cuts upgrade times by 60% and configuration times by 97%.
ローム株式会社 will exhibit at “EdgeTech+ 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 18 to 20, showcasing use cases for its on-device AI solution “Solist-AI™,” outstanding entries from a technology contest, and examples of collaboration with ecosystem partners.
T&Dフィナンシャル生命 centralizes knowledge by adopting RightTouch’s “QANT ナレッジハブ（β）” and begins operating an AI agent in practice
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T&Dフィナンシャル生命 began operating an AI agent in practice after adopting RightTouch’s “QANT ナレッジハブ（β）” to centralize its knowledge. This improved knowledge coverage from 37.3% to 65.8%.
ナハト raises an additional ¥4 billion in debt financing from みずほ銀行, bringing total funding to ¥10 billion
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株式会社ナハト raised ¥4 billion in debt financing from financial institutions, with みずほ銀行 as the lead arranger, bringing its cumulative total to ¥10 billion.
OrcaRouter’s cybersecurity team, OrcaCyber, launches an ablation version API based on Z.ai’s “GLM-5.3” on “Orca Cyber Tier”
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FlashLabs株式会社 announced that OrcaCyber, the cybersecurity team of OrcaRouter, has launched an ablation version API based on Z.ai’s “GLM-5.3” on “Orca Cyber Tier.”
ナハト signs strategic business partnership with esports team “REJECT”
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株式会社ナハト has signed a strategic business partnership with 株式会社REJECT, which operates esports teams, aiming to strengthen support for streamers and professional players and build a marketing ecosystem.
ナハト takes over EXPE’s business and makes a full-scale entry into regional revitalization and local government support
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株式会社ナハト has taken over the business and expertise of EXPE株式会社 and is making a full-scale entry into regional revitalization and local government support. It will combine ナハト’s strengths in social media and influencer marketing with EXPE’s regional implementation capabilities and trusted relationships with local governments to build a system providing end-to-end support, from creating regional value to attracting visitors and driving purchases.
[Nov. 11 is Caregiving Day] Poster featuring a ツクイ customer to appear at Nissan Stadium
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As part of “Be supporters!,” a social welfare project promoted jointly with 横浜F・マリノス, 株式会社ツクイ will take part in a project displaying posters featuring its customers and handwritten messages of support at a home game at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 7, 2026, in connection with “Caregiving Day” on Nov. 11. It will also invite 9 customers to watch the game.
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officials to speak at a Nov. 24 (Tue.) seminar on using the “Mountain Village Revitalization Support Grant” to make use of local resources
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株式会社カルティブ will hold an online seminar on Nov. 24, 2026, inviting officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to explain how to use the “Mountain Village Revitalization Support Grant.”
A NordVPN survey found that the practice of registering stolen credit cards on smartphone payment services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay has increased nearly 3 times in 1 year on the dark web. Criminals exploit gaps in identity verification and the ease of converting funds to cash, while annual losses in Japan amount to ¥51.05 billion.
Facts
Annual losses in Japan amount to ¥51.05 billion※1
Nearly 3 times higher over the past 1 year
Card number theft accounts for 93% of these cases
Cards sellers expect to remain usable are about $22
Cards advertised as “fresh” are about $35
Cards advertised as having a “balance of at least $5,000” are about $38
Original止められている可能性が高い古いカードは、まとめ売りで1枚約2ドル
About 80% of sellers offer a refund or replacement guarantee if the cards do not work
The average price across all listings analyzed was about $10
The median price for Japanese cards was $27
The median price for cards accompanied by a U.S. Social Security number and date of birth was $18.85
Compared with $11.70 for cards without these details
Prices exceeded $23 when 3 or more pieces of personal information, such as a name, address, and phone number, were included
Original「デッド・フルズ」と呼ばれ、1件約1ドル
More than 24,000 card listings across 9 dark web marketplaces
About 3,900 posts across 14 topics on criminal forums and Telegram channels
80% worry about winter electricity bills, and 3 in 4 skimp on heating, yet fewer than 20% review or compare electricity plans
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According to a survey conducted by TGオクトパスエナジー株式会社, more than 80% of people are concerned about winter electricity bills, and many consumers rely on “make-do” measures such as skimping on heating or buying cold-weather goods. Meanwhile, fewer than 20% review or compare their rate plans, highlighting the low level of interest in reviewing contracts even 10 years after the liberalization of the electricity market.
岩手県 to exhibit at the FY Reiwa 8, 65th Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival, “Minori no Festival”!
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岩手県 will exhibit at the FY Reiwa 8, 65th Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival, hosted by 農林水産省 and 公益財団法人日本農林漁業振興会, and offer shiitake mushrooms grown on logs and apples for tasting and sale.
AI meeting minutes: Nearly half cannot make full use of them even after adoption. The biggest reason is security—the barrier of “meetings that cannot be uploaded to the cloud”—Survey on the State of Meetings and Meeting Minutes 2026
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On October 14, 2026, Nishika株式会社 conducted the “Survey on the State of Meetings and Meeting Minutes 2026,” targeting 1,202 company employees, public servants and business owners. 47.3% of users who adopted AI meeting-minutes tools are not making effective use of them, with security-related concerns—particularly meetings that cannot be uploaded to the cloud—the biggest reason.
A joint venture led by 日本管財 selected as preferred negotiating partner in a public proposal for the “人吉市 Public Facilities Comprehensive Management Outsourcing” project
アルファクラブ武蔵野 holds a lecture on Japanese and Vietnamese wedding and funeral customs through a donation to VJUアカデミー
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アルファクラブ武蔵野株式会社 will make a donation to VJUアカデミー and hold a lecture on the differences between Japanese and Vietnamese wedding and funeral customs.
Facts
JPY 3,000,000
Approximately 200 people
4 interns
3 people
Founded in 1962
September 1964
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：アルファクラブ武蔵野株式会社、さがみ典礼、ベルヴィグループ、VJU（日越大学）、VJUアカデミー、Vietnam Japan University、ベトナム国家大学ハノイ校、日越大学、Institute of Japanese Culture, Technology and Language、ハノイ工科大学、ダナン大学外国語大学、ハノイ国家大学、ハノイ貿易大学、ハノイ大学、ベルヴィ武蔵野、HILLTOP THE SQUARE
[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] “保険見直し本舗 イオンモール天童店” to open on Friday, November 6, 2026
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保険見直し本舗株式会社, a subsidiary of 株式会社保険見直し本舗グループ, will open a new store, “保険見直し本舗 イオンモール天童店,” inside イオンモール天童 in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, on November 6, 2026.
A year-end and New Year limited-edition label featuring the 2027 zodiac sign “未,” “ワンカップミニ大吟醸100ml瓶詰 干支ラベル（未）,” will go on sale for a limited time and in limited quantities on Monday, November 16, 2026
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大関株式会社 will release its year-end and New Year limited-edition ワンカップミニ大吟醸100ml瓶詰, featuring the 2027 zodiac sign “未,” on November 16, 2026.