“上撰 新米新酒720ml瓶詰” to 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 “上撰 新米新酒720ml瓶詰,” a seasonal sake made with new rice from Reiwa 8, for a limited time and in limited quantities on November 16, 2026.
“大関 大吟醸 金賞受賞酒720ml瓶詰” to go on sale in limited quantities on Monday, November 16, 2026
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大関株式会社 will release “大関 大吟醸 金賞受賞酒720ml瓶詰,” a product made from daiginjo sake that won a gold prize at the National New Sake Appraisal, in limited quantities on November 16, 2026.
Fairy Devices to exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026,” a comprehensive exhibition of the latest technologies.
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Fairy Devices株式会社 will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe starting November 11, 2026, showcasing its wearable device “THINKLET®,” remote support service “LINKLET,” and new “First-Person View (FPV) Video Analysis Plan,” among other offerings.
Explaining corporate data protection and endpoint strategies in the AI era | ファイルフォース to speak at “Security BLAZE 2026”
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ファイルフォース株式会社 will speak at “Security BLAZE 2026,” an online security conference hosted by 株式会社網屋 on November 12, 2026, explaining corporate data protection and endpoint strategies in the generative AI era.
From the “Designers Collection,” created with creators around the world, 5 new modern designs debut, created in collaboration with local designers and depicting India’s beautiful colors and traditions through a contemporary sensibility
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パーフェクトスペースカーテン館, operated by 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社, has released 5 new curtain designs made in collaboration with designers in India.
狭山市 will hold the 37th Sayama Grand Tea Gathering at Emi Park Sayama Inariyama on November 8. This annual event offers visitors the chance to experience the culture of “狭山茶,” 一つ of Japan’s 三大 renowned teas, with outdoor tea ceremonies and product sales.
鍜治田工務店 adopts AI cloud-based construction schedule management tool “PROCOLLA（プロコラ）”; begins use in its Technical Department and BIM Strategy Department to streamline cost estimation and standardize schedule management
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株式会社Arent announced that 株式会社鍜治田工務店 has adopted the AI cloud-based construction schedule management tool “PROCOLLA.” The companies aim to streamline cost estimation and standardize schedule management, with use beginning in the Technical Department and BIM Strategy Department.
Facts
In some years, the annual total reaches around 100 projects
The second half of Seijo Ishii’s “New Product Festival,” now in full swing, brings 25 new products in November to brighten the “deepening autumn and preparations for winter”
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Following the first half of its “New Product Festival,” running from Oct. 2 to Nov. 26, 2026, 株式会社成城石井 has entered the second half of the event, releasing a total of 25 new products in November on a weekly basis. Aiming to address concerns about cooking at home amid rising prices, the company has expanded development of its original products to about 3 times the usual number, offering prepared dishes and desserts made with apples, cheese fondue, pizza and more.
Facts
About 80 products, one of the largest assortments ever (※1)
【吉積情報株式会社】A book co-authored by 5 employees of Yoshizumi Information, “Gemini: A Deep-Dive Guide to Practical Use (Dekiru Business),” goes on sale from Impress
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A book titled “Gemini: A Deep-Dive Guide to Practical Use (Dekiru Business),” co-authored by 5 employees of 吉積情報株式会社, will be released by 株式会社インプレス on Nov. 11, 2026.
株式会社エージェント advances DX support through the “Regional Revitalization Enterprise Personnel” program; smartphone consultation session attendance rises to about 3.8 times the previous level
“Obayashi Corporation × 東北大学 Next-Generation Construction Technology Co-Creation Research Institute” established
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株式会社大林組 and 東北大学 established the “Obayashi Corporation × 東北大学 Next-Generation Construction Technology Co-Creation Research Institute” within 東北大学’s Tough Cyber-Physical AI Research Center on Nov. 1, 2026.
Obtained certification in about 4 months despite no ISMS-experienced staff and extensive internal regulations; SecureNavi case study on Kanden Energy Solutions released
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SecureNavi株式会社 has released a case study on Kanden Energy Solutions, which obtained ISO/IEC 27001 certification in about 4 months despite having no staff with ISMS experience and extensive internal regulations.
【ナチュラルローソン exclusive】Back for its 3rd year following popular demand! “Melty Hot Chocolate,” made with chocolate from Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS, on sale in limited quantities from Nov. 10 (Tuesday)
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“Melty Hot Chocolate,” made with chocolate from VANILLABEANS, operated by チョコレートデザイン株式会社, will be sold in limited quantities at ナチュラルローソン from Nov. 10.
Facts
In its 3rd year
Price: 508 yen (tax included)
Sales period: From Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
providing a total of approximately 16,000 cacao saplings
株式会社JDSC has launched “Logi-one Engine,” a solution that uses AI to optimize logistics decision-making, from warehouse and transportation operations through headquarters management.
Momentum renews JICDAQ certification for brand safety and invalid traffic countermeasures through third-party verification as an advertising measurement provider
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Momentum株式会社 has renewed for the 6th consecutive year its third-party verified certification in the 2 fields designated by JICDAQ: “brand safety” and “invalid traffic countermeasures.”
株式会社BUB issues 100 million yen in “Yamanashi Chugin SDGs private placement bonds”; donates 200,000 yen to 国境なき医師団日本 through the donation mechanism
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株式会社BUB issued 100 million yen in “Yamanashi Chugin SDGs private placement bonds” through 山梨中央銀行 and donated 200,000 yen to 国境なき医師団日本 through the donation mechanism.
Notice: Free online seminar “The Fastest Route from Exhibition Leads to Business Meetings” to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18
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株式会社WOW WORLD will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 18, 2026, focusing on customer follow-up for companies exhibiting at trade shows. The seminar will explain know-how for generating business meetings using an “Exhibition Package” that combines AI business card scanning and email distribution features.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
14:00～14:30
Established: April 1995
Companies mentioned：株式会社WOW WORLD、Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
エトロ x アイモ・エ・ナディア: Special Panettone and Pandoro for a Special Holiday Season
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エトロ is launching the 2026 limited-edition panettone “Salt Caramel & Orange” and its classic products in collaboration with Michelin-starred restaurant アイモ・エ・ナディア. Pre-orders are now being accepted at ETRO.com.
More than 60% of marketers feel there is a gap in generative AI proficiency in the workplace
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A survey conducted by 株式会社Macbee Planet found that more than 60% of marketers feel there is a gap in generative AI proficiency in the workplace, with the trend more pronounced at BtoC companies. Half are at the stage of using it for one-off tasks or brainstorming, while more than 90% have experienced concerns or problems.
Facts
More than 60% of marketers
Survey of 1,000 people
“Feel it strongly”: 24.0%
“Feel it somewhat”: 42.6%
A total of 66.6% feel there is a gap in proficiency
70.5% at BtoC companies
63.0% at BtoB companies
About half are at the stage of using generative AI for one-off tasks or brainstorming
About 1 in 5 use it for automation or AI agents
Even among those who rate their skills highly, about 60% use it only for one-off tasks or brainstorming
More than 90% have some concern about leaving everything to AI
About 90% have experienced problems or near misses
Kuroi Ken’s Gon, the Fox marks its 40th anniversary
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Gon, the Fox, illustrated by Kuroi Ken and published by 株式会社偕成社, marks 40 years since its 1986 publication. Anniversary bands will be added to the book, and an exhibition will be held at the Akita Museum of Art.
[Lasukoi Survey] Finding a partner ranks No. 1 among middle-aged and older adults’ plans for the future at 58.7%! When they need help, they want a romantic partner to be a “listening ear” rather than provide “physical care”
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A survey of middle-aged and older adults by 株式会社ラス恋 found that finding a partner was the most common plan for the future. When seeking help, respondents tended to want a “listening ear” or someone to “keep an eye on them” rather than physical care.
Facts
“Finding a trustworthy partner who can support you” ranked No. 1 at 58.7%
Health and fitness (exercise, diet, etc.): 57.5%
Saving and building assets for the future: 46.2%
“Someone to talk to” was the most common response at 66.4%
“Help with personal care (bathing, getting dressed, etc.)”: 23.9%
93.8% said they were “concerned” about their partner’s health
A fresh new music experience featuring VTubers and a live band! “Rock on V” to be held on Sunday, Dec. 13!
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株式会社アイブレイド announced that the 12th edition of “Rock on V,” a music live show featuring VTubers and a live band, will be held on Dec. 13, 2026. The event, presented as part of the Mirrativ Group, will feature 8 VTuber acts and take place at a physical venue as well as online.
株式会社LDcube to hold webinar: “A Guide to the Talent Development Checklist! Rethinking the Design of ‘Learning’ and ‘Practice’ Through ‘45 Items and 9 Questions’” (Nov. 27, 14:00–15:00)
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株式会社LDcube will hold a webinar on Nov. 27 explaining a talent development checklist using “45 items and 9 questions.” The free seminar will cover reviewing training objectives and follow-up, among other topics, and is limited to 100 participants.
Glutathia Body Lotion is a huge hit, surpassing 2 million bottles in about 9 months after launch※1! Japan’s first hands-on event, “Vaseline Pop-up at @cosme OSAKA,” opens Wednesday, Nov. 11!
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To celebrate the Vaseline Glutathia Body Lotion series by ユニリーバ・ジャパン・カスタマーマーケティング株式会社 surpassing 2 million units in cumulative shipments about 9 months after launch, an experiential pop-up event will be held at @cosme OSAKA starting Nov. 11.
A survey conducted by アスノシステム株式会社 on interdepartmental interaction and communication 2026 found that 38.7% of respondents said they had “no opportunities at all” to interact with other departments, while 57.3% felt that coordination between departments was lacking. Meanwhile, more than half (52.6%) said they wanted to increase opportunities to interact with other departments in the future.
Facts
“No opportunities at all”: 38.7%
Combined with the 26.0% who said “not many,” the total is 64.7%
Sample size: 600 people
A combined 57.3% feel that coordination between departments is lacking
52.6% said they want more opportunities to interact
Make matching outfits with your dog even more stylish. New apparel from STANDING ON THE BLUE
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Pet brand “STANDING ON THE BLUE,” operated by ファッションネット株式会社, a group company of MNインターファッション株式会社, will launch 5 new fall/winter apparel styles for dogs and their owners on November 5, 2026.
Facts
5 new fall/winter apparel styles
2 collections: “1996 PAIR CREW” and “CLASSIC PAIR HOODIE”
Original2026年11月5日（木）19:00より発売予定
Price: 8,900 yen
Price: 9,900 yen
Price: 18,500 yen
Price: 19,500 yen
Launched in June 2023
Companies mentioned：MNインターファッション株式会社、ファッションネット株式会社、日鉄物産、三井物産アイ・ファッション、STANDING ON THE BLUE
フランク ミュラー | Piano-black finish and in-house-developed “Caliber 1700” movement. The “Grand Cuvex Piano 7 Days Power Reserve,” with approx. 170 hours of power reserve, makes its debut.
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フランク ミュラー introduces the luxury mechanical watch “Grand Cuvex Piano 7 Days Power Reserve,” equipped with its in-house-developed “Caliber 1700” movement and offering approx. 170 hours of power reserve. It is scheduled to launch in November 2026.
Lubricating oil is up 63% and spot freight rates are up 13% compared with 2020. クロスマイル releases free monthly report showing the gap between trucking costs and freight rates
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X Mile株式会社 has begun offering a free monthly report tracking trends in costs and spot freight rates in the trucking industry, titled “Truck Transport Cost and Freight Monthly Report.” According to the October 2026 edition, lubricating oil prices have risen 63% compared with 2020, outpacing spot freight rates (+13%).
Facts
Lubricating oil 163
Spot freight rates 113
Retail price of diesel (before tax): 146.3 yen/L
A difference of 17.4 yen/L
Total monthly cash earnings: 339,800 yen
The job-openings-to-applicants ratio for motor vehicle drivers is 2.54 times
Free web seminar on disaster risk reduction for condominiums to be held on Nov. 19 — Challenges and preparations for reducing casualties, from the perspective of technical disaster volunteers
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マンションみらい価値研究所, operated by 大和ライフネクスト株式会, will hold a free web seminar on disaster risk reduction on November 19, 2026. The event will feature technical disaster volunteer 坂田穣治氏, who will discuss reducing casualties caused by building collapses and preparations for such events.
Enriching mealtimes for families with children. ニシキヤキッチン opens its first shop-in-shop at アカチャンホンポ ららぽーと富士見店 on Friday, November 20!
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NISHIKIYA KITCHEN, a specialty retort-food shop operated by 株式会社にしき食品, will open its first shop-in-shop inside アカチャンホンポ ららぽーと富士見店 on November 20, 2026, in partnership with 株式会社赤ちゃん本舗.
7 days to enjoy thick-cut tonkatsu at a great price! “とんかつ かつひろ” marks its 5th anniversary with a customer appreciation festival starting Monday, November 9!
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Tonkatsu specialty restaurant “とんかつ かつひろ,” operated by 株式会社ブロンコビリー, will hold an appreciation festival from November 9 through 15, 2026, to mark its 5th anniversary. During the event, dine-in meals and takeout orders after 16:00 will be 20% off, and eligible customers will receive coupons usable from November 16 onward.
グリーンアライアンス signs partnership agreement with Sendai City to expand the adoption of solar power
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On October 27, 2026, グリーンアライアンス signed a partnership agreement with Sendai City to expand the adoption of solar power. The agreement focuses on donating solar equipment to childcare-related facilities in Sendai (the Green Gift Project) and promoting environmental education (the Green School Project), with the aim of realizing a zero-carbon city.
Facts
Realizing a zero-carbon city by 2050
Target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from fiscal 2013 levels by fiscal 2030
At least 55% reduction from fiscal 2013 levels
805 MW by fiscal 2030
A system to promote the installation of solar power generation and other measures in new buildings will launch in April 2027
46 partner companies nationwide
Generation capacity: 13 kW
Implemented for 10 years starting in 2011
At 320 social welfare facilities and educational institutions, mainly in South Korea
Donated solar power generation systems with a capacity of approximately 2,187 kW
Donated a 12 kW solar power generation system to a kindergarten in Iwate Prefecture
Launched in June 2024
Established in 1984
Cumulative shipments to Japan: 7.8 GW
Installed in 210,000 homes
Starting in April 2026, the total energy solutions brand “ENERICH™,” combining solar power generation, storage batteries, HEMS, electricity services, and power trading, will launch
[Wakamono Research Survey] A major survey of parent-child relationships among young people in the Reiwa era! Do you talk to your parents about romance? Go out together? Are they like friends?
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A survey of young people aged 14–21 conducted by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ found that 27.3% talk to their parents about their romantic lives, while approximately 80% (79.1%) go out with their parents.
岐阜県多治見市 has revamped its official LINE account for residents! プレイネクストラボ株式会社 supported the system provision and development
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プレイネクストラボ株式会社 revamped the official LINE account for 岐阜県多治見市 using the “Smart Public Lab for GovTech Program” and began operating it on November 2, 2026.
Opened a smart laboratory that handles everything from materials design to evaluations based on customers’ manufacturing processes; will expand the number of development experiments for the photosensitive insulating material “Pymel™” by approximately 4 times
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Asahi Kasei opened a “smart laboratory” at its branch office in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, using AI and automation technologies. It is scheduled to begin operation in January 2027 and will expand the number of development experiments for the photosensitive insulating material “Pymel™” by approximately 4 times.
Facts
Expand the number of development experiments (the number of formulations possible in a given period) to approximately 4 times the previous level
A festive Christmas dinner woven from Tuscan tradition and playful flair. Reservations open for マキャベリ’s “Christmas Special Dinner Course 2026”
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リストランテ マキャベリ 池袋東武店 will begin offering the “Christmas Special Dinner Course 2026” for a limited time from December 1 to 25, 2025. Priced from ¥16,500 per person (tax included, service charge excluded), it includes a Tuscan-style full-course meal and dessert trolley service.
カミナシ Equipment Maintenance begins early access to an AI agent feature that analyzes maintenance data and proposes preventive maintenance plans
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株式会社カミナシ has begun early access to an “AI agent feature” for its カミナシ Equipment Maintenance system. The feature analyzes accumulated maintenance data and proposes preventive maintenance plans. Ahead of the official release in January 2027, the company is accepting applications for a free trial limited to 50 companies.
MOMI&TOY'S Harajuku YM Square store to reopen on 11/11 (Wed.) with new galettes! Introducing the new menu lineup!
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The crepe brand MOMI&TOY'S, operated by 株式会社アルテゴ, will begin selling galettes, a new menu category, on November 11, 2026, following the renovation of its Harajuku YM Square store.
More than 70% have experienced leaving their dogs waiting in the car: Survey on outings with dogs
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A survey on outings with dogs conducted by Asahi Kasei Homes found that more than 70% have experienced leaving their dogs waiting in the car. The problem is not dogs’ ability to stay home alone, but a lack of places to leave them. The company offers a dedicated space called WanPod.
【Osaka, Suita】16 years with the community! Kimono specialty store 夢楽染 Suita store to reopen on November 5!
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The kimono specialty store 夢楽染 吹田店, part of まるやま・京彩グループ, will relocate to the 1st floor of イオン吹田店 and reopen on November 5, 2026. Services will include furisode sales and dressing classes.
Notice of licensing agreement for apparel products featuring The World of Eric Carle
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Apparel maker 株式会社ブランチ・アウト has signed a licensing agreement with 株式会社コスモマーチャンダイズィング, the product licensing agent for The World of Eric Carle, to develop apparel and fashion accessories.
Facts
More than 20 years of experience
A track record of more than 400 licensing agreements
Since 2021
Established: July 1997
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブランチ・アウト、株式会社コスモマーチャンダイズィング、Penguin Random House LLC
【Leonardo DiCaprio Birthday Celebration 2026】November 11 marks Leo’s 52nd birthday! From an irresistibly charming young man to a dashing leading man! A special broadcast showcasing masterpieces from the 2010s that defined the golden age of his career
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The movie channel ザ・シネマ will celebrate Leonardo DiCaprio’s 52nd birthday with a special program broadcasting 5 of his starring films back-to-back on November 8.
Facts
52nd birthday
Sunday, Nov. 8
Original午前11:00より
5 starring films
144 minutes
129 minutes
119 minutes
149 minutes
180 minutes
More than 20kg added
About 30 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、ザ・シネマ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Lonely Film Productions、Legendary Pictures、Paramount Pictures、スカパー！、J：COM、ひかりTV、auひかり
[Held Nov. 20] Clothing Circulation Networking connects making, wearing and returning clothes, to be held in Gotanda
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一般社団法人Blue Earth Alliance, operated by 株式会社Dooox, will hold Clothing Circulation Networking at Gotanda Conference on Nov. 20, 2026, featuring a commemorative lecture on its registration with 環境省 and case studies of clothing circulation using P-FACTS.
Facts
About 820,000 tons of clothing are newly supplied in Japan each year
An estimated 60% of that amount, or about 500,000 tons, is disposed of through incineration and other means after being discarded by businesses and households.
About 200 people took part in the cleanup of the Yamato River
The carefully selected, richly colored Torcal First Edition
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ベントレー announced the limited-edition First Edition of its all-electric Torcal on Oct. 22, 2026. It is equipped with a powertrain producing 888 PS and 1,350 Nm of torque, and comes standard with dedicated wheels and a Naim audio system.
Facts
Maximum output: 888 PS
Maximum torque: 1,350 Nm
0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds
Top speed: 260 km/h
Dedicated 22-inch wheels
1,780 W
28 speakers
Companies mentioned：ベントレー モーターズ ジャパン、ベントレー、マリナー、Naim for Bentley
Book-linked After Effects webinar opens to teach Vocaloid music video production through hands-on practice
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VIDEO SALON, published by 株式会社玄光社, will launch a webinar course on learning Vocaloid music video production with After Effects starting Nov. 16, 2026. The instructors will be Nakadoga and Kono, representative of 株式会社1コマ, and the course will use music and illustrations by Nito. The participation fee is 40,000 yen.
Cloud Ace to release Gemini Deep Dive Guide (Dekiru Business), co-written with Impress
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クラウドエース株式会社 announced that Gemini Deep Dive Guide (Dekiru Business), co-written with its group company 吉積情報株式会社, will be released by 株式会社インプレス on Nov. 11, 2026.
HVC KYOTO 2026 Regenerative Medicine Business Symposium | Held Dec. 16
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京都リサーチパーク株式会社 will hold a regenerative medicine business symposium on Dec. 16 as a post-event for HVC KYOTO 2026, a healthcare-focused innovation platform run together with 独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構 (ジェトロ), 京都府 and 京都市.
Operations of an information-sharing partnership to prevent the spread of damage from special fraud and other crimes to begin Nov. 9
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GMO Aozora Net Bank has signed a new agreement with 警察庁 to prevent the spread of damage from special fraud and will begin operating an information-sharing partnership on Nov. 9, 2026.
For health management consultants and labor and social security attorney firms: Now accepting inquiries about incorporating BODY PALETTE into your support services
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting inquiries about partnerships to incorporate BODY PALETTE into support services offered by health management consultants and labor and social security attorney firms.
Japan's classic comfort food, grilled mochi, transforms into a BIG plush toy! Original prize featuring realistic toasted marks and a three-dimensional shape arrives!
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株式会社東洋 will release the large, approximately 55cm KONGARI Mochi Plush from its Everyday Original Prize crane-game series starting Oct. 21, 2026. Supervised by Naoya Igarashi, the plush features realistic toasted marks and the design of the mascot character Tore.
[Webinar on Nov. 12] Turn executives' tacit knowledge into an asset with generative AI: The tremendous growth delivered by cross-boundary AX projects tackling other companies' management challenges
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株式会社エンファクトリー will hold a free online webinar on Nov. 12, 2026, showcasing how generative AI can turn executives' tacit knowledge into an asset and presenting a case study of a cross-boundary AX project.
Patent obtained for proprietary technology that creates visual diagrams of contracts using AI. Visualizing transaction structures for readers—including legal, business and executive teams—supports faster decision-making and shared understanding
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株式会社Hubble has obtained a patent (No. 7943471) for proprietary technology that uses AI to turn contracts into visual diagrams and optimizes the displayed items according to the reader's role.
Facts
Patent No. 7943471
Registration date: Oct. 21, 2026
Retention rate: 99%
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service
NTTデータ, Tokyu Security and Safie conduct emergency-call demonstration
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セーフィー株式会社 conducted a demonstration of the emergency-call platform “Rapid SOS” around Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, in collaboration with NTTデータ and Tokyu Security and with the cooperation of the Tokyo Fire Department.
Former athlete Gen Kondo wins long jump T63 title for the 2nd consecutive time at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games
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Gen Kondo of Sekisui Chemical won gold in the men's long jump T63 (a new Games record of 6m51) and bronze in the men's 100m T63 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
A 1600-lumen LED lantern for autumn and winter camping and power outage preparedness. The remote-controlled “LED Lantern” (ML31) will be discounted in the Amazon Smile Sale from Nov. 4 (Wed.) to Nov. 12 (Thu.).
Momax launches “1-Wear Curvex” smartwatch with AI health management and a 1.85-inch 3D curved AMOLED display
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has launched the “1-Wear Curvex” smartwatch under the Momax brand. Features include a 1.85-inch 3D curved AMOLED display, 24-hour health monitoring with AI insights, more than 100 sports modes, up to 10 days of battery life and IP68 water resistance. The price is 15,900 yen (tax included).
Itabashi City will open the national historic site “Former Itabashi Army Munitions Factory” to the public on Nov. 22, Reiwa 8, with workshops, exhibitions and curator-led tours.
Taisho University acquires “Yakult Toda General Ground and affiliated facilities”
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Taisho University Educational Corporation signed a purchase agreement on Oct. 19, 2026, to acquire “Yakult Toda General Ground and affiliated facilities,” owned by 株式会社ヤクルト本社. The handover is scheduled for April 2027. Plans include relocating the university's baseball team's training base and using the site as a regional sports hub.
KPMGコンサルティング wins “Customer Success Partner of the Year” at the “Coupa Partner Award 2026 -Japan-”
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KPMGコンサルティング won “Customer Success Partner of the Year” at the “Coupa Partner Award 2026 -Japan-,” hosted by Coupa. This marks its 4th win at the awards, recognizing its support for project turnarounds and delivery quality.
Students entering university in 2026 learned bookkeeping from scratch after enrollment and passed Nissho Bookkeeping Grade 2 & Grade 3! Tax Accountant and Certified Public Accountant Course
Slide generation is now possible within the PowerPoint app. AI add-in scheduled for release
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced plans to release an add-in for the slide-generation feature of its corporate AI agent “ChatSense,” allowing users to request slide revisions or generate additional slides within the PowerPoint app.
Itandi members set to speak at Regional Scrum Gathering Tokyo 2027 (RSGT 2027), one of Japan’s largest agile and Scrum conferences
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Itandi Co.’s CTO Office member Hiroyuki Hanai and engineer Juri Minami are set to speak at Regional Scrum Gathering Tokyo 2027, to be held in January 2027.
カーネクスト launches “World’s Best Support Project” to connect Samurai Japan and its fans
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カーネクスト, the online car-buying service of ラグザス株式会社, will roll out the “カーネクスト Samurai Japan World’s Best Support Project” ahead of the “Ragzas Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome from November 12 to 15, 2026.
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To be held at Tokyo Dome from November 12 (Thu.) to 15 (Sun.), 2026
Inaba Petfood’s cat food “CIAO Maguro Jelly” gets a makeover with domestically produced ingredients!
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Inaba Petfood has relaunched its “CIAO Maguro Jelly” series of cat food using domestically produced ingredients. Features include added lactic acid bacteria and an easy-open cup container.
[New Product] Clean floors just by walking. Wash these cleaning slippers in the washing machine when they get dirty
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株式会社シービージャパン launched “tutum Machine-Washable Cleaning Slippers” in October 2026. The product picks up floor dust and water droplets as you walk, and can be washed in the washing machine when dirty. The price is 2,640 yen (tax included).
Facts
Launched in October 2026
Original「週1～2回」が最多でした
“16–30 minutes” accounted for 45.6%
“15 minutes or less” accounted for 30.9%
76.5% finish cleaning within 30 minutes
Conducted among 1,101 married men and women nationwide
ANAグループ to exhibit “ANA Moment Ads®,” “ANA Pocket,” and “ANA Traveler's TV” at the 1st Hospitality Tech EXPO!
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ANA X株式会社 will exhibit at the 1st Hospitality Tech EXPO, to be held at Ariake GYM-EX from December 2 to 4, 2026, and introduce 3 services: “ANA Moment Ads®,” “ANA Pocket,” and “ANA Traveler's TV.”
[Apaman Shop] Member company Mikuni offers “Design Your Ideal Room” experience at “Kodomo Shigoto Expo®” in Kitakyushu
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Apaman Shop member company 株式会社ミクニ exhibited at “Kodomo Shigoto Expo®” in Kitakyushu on November 1, 2026, offering a “Design Your Ideal Room” experience.
株式会社FRS and 株式会社QubeBase launch business partnership to promote AI use
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FRS, a group company of 株式会社フォーバル, began a business partnership with QubeBase, which specializes in AI technology, on November 1, 2026. Starting with the sales division, the companies will promote AI use to improve customer value and operational efficiency.
jinjer launches “Audit Log” feature for “Jinjer HR and Labor,” enabling users to check employee data activity history
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jinjer株式会社 has launched an “Audit Log” feature in its integrated HR system, Jinjer, that lets users search, view, and export employee database activity histories as CSV files.
Facts
Log data will be retained for 5 years
Detailed view is also scheduled to launch in November
[青山芸術] Aoyama Arts, operator of architecture firm platform “Architag,” relocates headquarters in October
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株式会社青山芸術 announced that it will relocate its headquarters to Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, in October 2026. Its principal shareholder is パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社.
バイウィル’s カーボンニュートラル総研 publishes latest research report, with additional analysis of 115 companies across 6 TSE sectors
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株式会社バイウィル’s カーボンニュートラル総研 has published a research report, “Is GX Changing Corporate Value? (2026 Q3 Edition),” with additional analysis of 115 companies across 6 TSE sectors, and will hold a free explanatory seminar on November 11.
Facts
6 sectors, 115 companies
234 companies in total
2026 Q3 edition
Nov. 11, 2026
Original15:00から
TSR (5-year cumulative)
r=+0.17
r=+0.42
r=+0.32
r=+0.47
32 companies with low GVTI × low financial performance
13 applicable companies
−28 pt compared with the average for all companies
“Let’s go. The outfit is already decided.” MEGUMI and staff share their no-hesitation winter answer: “Green Label’s conclusion.” Winter promotion begins
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UNITED ARROWS green label relaxing, operated by 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ, has launched its 2026 winter promotion, announcing a brand movie featuring MEGUMI and the release of 5 new items.
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Winter 2026
Thursday, Nov. 5
5 new winter items
11 popular staff members
3 videos
¥11,000 (tax included)
¥16,940 (tax included)
¥11,990 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、UNITED ARROWS green label relaxing、ユナイテッドアラス グリーンレーベル リラクシング、GLR、BABEL LABEL、Netflix
Free release of AIO writing know-how needed in the age of AI search, based on insights Helpfeel gained supporting the development and operation of FAQs for more than 1000 sites
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株式会社Helpfeel has released for free a white paper, “AIO Writing Guide,” based on insights gained through supporting the development and operation of FAQs for more than 1000 sites. As FAQs become increasingly important as sources for answers with the spread of AI search, the guide explains how to create content that is accurately understood by both people and AI, across 3 themes.
Facts
FAQ development and operation support for more than 1000 sites (*1)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Increased 3.2 times year on year
A survey conducted on 137 FAQ sites for general consumers
Net Protections begins offering its postpay services “atone” and “AFTEE” on “17LIVE”
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株式会社ネットプロテクションズ has begun offering its postpay service “atone” for the Japan region of the live-streaming platform “17LIVE.” In coordination with “AFTEE,” which has already been introduced in Taiwan, this expands payment options in both Japan and Taiwan.
Facts
More than 50 million registered users worldwide
More than 20 years of operating experience
A high credit approval rate of approximately 96%
The number of participating merchants exceeds 7,700 stores