Free corporate crisis management and misconduct response training, led by a former prosecutor, offered to 5 companies only
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松田綜合法律事務所 will offer free “Corporate Crisis Management and Misconduct Response Training” to 5 companies only, inviting a lawyer who is a former prosecutor to serve as instructor. The training is aimed at corporate legal and compliance departments.
“DENBA” booth exhibition and luncheon seminar on “The Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Sleep”!
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株式会社フォーシーズHD exhibited a booth and held a luncheon seminar to raise awareness of “DENBA” at the 85th Japanese Society of Public Health Annual Meeting, held Oct. 29–31.
Original武蔵野大学工学部建築デザイン学科の学生が、西新宿三丁目の地域リサーチとインタビューをもとに制作した体験展示「このまちで、何して遊ぶ？ nae Community Archive」を、nae実行委員会および武蔵野大学主催により2026年11月7日から21日までnae Park / Kitchenで開催する。
Winter-themed [strawberry × chocolate] afternoon tea arrives at “restaurant GRILL TABLE” inside 神戸マリオットホテル and 2 other locations in Kansai
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At 3 locations in Kansai operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ—restaurant GRILL TABLE and HARBOR CAFE inside 神戸マリオットホテル, and Osaka crossfield with TERRACE LOUNジ—a winter afternoon tea themed around “strawberry × chocolate” will be served for a limited time from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28.
Facts
¥4,400
¥4,000
¥ 3,800
¥4,200
11 kinds of sweets
9 kinds of sweets
4 kinds of sweets
7 kinds of Kobe tea
11 kinds of Japanese black tea
5 savory items
4 savory items
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、神戸マリオットホテル、restaurant GRILL TABLE、HARBOR CAFE、crossfield with TERRACE LOUNGE、ロンネフェルト
Takao from “Azur Lane” is getting a 1/4-scale figure in her “Tempting Full Drive” look. Now available for pre-order at あみあみ.
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Major hobby retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) has created a 1/4-scale figure of Takao from “Azur Lane” by ミメヨイ and is accepting pre-orders. Scheduled for release in February 2027.
Facts
1/4 scale
48,400 yen
Feb. 2027
Width: 350mm
Depth: 230mm
Height: 220mm
46,200 yen
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、ミメヨイ、Wonderful Works、株式会社CREAME、Manjuu Co.,Ltd.、YongShi Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
From winter looks to festive nights: BOSS presents its 2026 holiday style
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BOSS is launching its 2026 holiday campaign, featuring models including Noah Mills and ambassadors including Shohei Ohtani. The campaign showcases a limited-edition collection created in collaboration with Steiff for a second time, as well as offerings available through the official online store.
[Hamachi and tuna cutting show at Japan’s northernmost conveyor-belt sushi restaurant] Held at “花いちもんめ Wakkanai Main Branch” from Nov. 20 (Fri.) to 23 (Mon., holiday)!
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The conveyor-belt sushi restaurant 花いちもんめ Wakkanai Main Branch, operated by 有限会社タイタス, will hold events from Nov. 20 to 23, 2026, including a hamachi and tuna cutting show and a draft beer 99-yen campaign.
キッシーズ, which has supported Japan’s festival and fair culture and the balloon industry since its founding in Showa 21, celebrates its 80th anniversary! Anniversary sale underway
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キッシーズ株式会社 will hold an “80th Anniversary Appreciation Sale” from Nov. 10 to 24, 2026, marking 80 years since its founding in 1946. The sale includes 10 times the points at e-commerce malls, 10% off at wholesale websites and physical stores, and a special lucky-draw car campaign for members.
Mr.LAND株式会社 is collaborating with Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji Store to sell delicatessen dishes made with Western vegetables from its own farm to coincide with the release of Beaujolais Nouveau.
テックマンロボット secures international security certification “IEC 62443-4-2 SL2” for collaborative robots. First in the world for a vision-integrated AI collaborative robot manufacturer※
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Taiwanese collaborative robot manufacturer テックマンロボット announced that its vision-integrated AI collaborative robot, “TM AI Cobot S Series,” has obtained the international security certification “IEC 62443-4-2 SL2.” This is a world first※ in the field and is scheduled to be showcased at an exhibition taking place in Nagoya from Nov. 25, 2026.
For Amazon sellers | The forefront of Amazon SEO and a practical guide to balancing search rankings and purchase rates [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released the November 2026 edition of “The Forefront of Amazon SEO and a Practical Guide” for Amazon sellers, free of charge. The report explains how to balance search rankings and purchase rates, includes a keyword selection worksheet, and covers the use of the AI assistant “Rufus” and generative AI tools.
Newly developed “compact rescue chamber” suitable for all pneumatic caisson sites
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オリエンタル白石株式会社 has developed a “compact rescue chamber” suitable for all sites, including small-section caissons, to ensure worker safety at pneumatic caisson sites.
For trading companies (wholesale) | Report on how to reduce the time spent preparing proposals and quotations [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released the November 2026 edition of a report on ways for trading companies (wholesale) to reduce the time spent preparing proposals and quotations, free of charge. Citing statistical data on labor shortages and the use of generative AI, the report explains how to organize AI-generated drafts and human decision-making for each document, as well as a 3-month implementation plan.
[Service launch] Cocotomo Farm renews its official online shop and launches “e-gifts,” which can be sent via LINE or email even if you don't know the recipient's address
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On Nov. 2, 2026, 株式会社ココトモファーム renewed its official online shop and launched an “e-gift” service that lets customers send gifts via LINE or email without knowing the recipient's address.
きぬ “Happy Birthday Event”: Advance ticket sales for bubble subscribers on チケプラ announced!
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株式会社Dear U plus and 株式会社チケットプラス announced that tickets for YouTuber きぬ's fan event, “Happy Birthday Event,” will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis via チケプラ to bubble subscribers.
Facts
¥3,000 (tax included)
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
2026, month 11, 5 (Thu.)
Sunday, Nov. 15
Companies mentioned：株式会社Dear U plus、株式会社チケットプラス、株式会社BitStar、OOO Entertainment
認定NPO法人日本こども支援協会, together with 株式会社阪急阪神ホテルズ and 阪急阪神ホールディングスグループ’s “阪急阪神 未来のゆめ・まちプロジェクト,” will hold a Christmas charity campaign on Dec. 24 and 25, 2026. It will receive a donation of 40 yen for each guest staying at or customer visiting one of the 16 directly managed hotels in the Tokyo metropolitan and Kansai regions or an eligible restaurant.
Cuts manual reservation administration work by more than 95%: “AI handles the processing; people just check.” 株式会社AI Accelerator launches back-office AI support for sightseeing bus operators and travel agencies
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株式会社AI Accelerator will launch a back-office AI support service for sightseeing bus operators and travel agencies on Nov. 5, 2026. As a real-world example from its group company En Journey, it reports reducing manual reservation administration work by more than 95% and replacing work equivalent to approximately ¥10 million in annual labor costs with AI.
Facts
Reduction of more than 95%
Starting Nov. 5, 2026
Approximately ¥10 million per year
A check taking about 1 minute
3 staff members
There are 3,556 chartered bus operators nationwide
“Autumn Harvest Marche 2026” will be held at 浜松駅ビル メイワン on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, featuring sweets made with chestnuts and sweet potatoes, discount coupons, and more.
For power and plant industries | A guide to introducing remote technologies for decommissioning and practical applications [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free November 2026 edition report on a guide to introducing remote technologies for decommissioning and their practical applications. According to data from 原子力規制委員会, 12 power stations and 20 reactors are undergoing decommissioning, and 電気事業連合会 estimates the process will take around 30 years. 東京電力HD has begun test retrieval of fuel debris at Fukushima Daiichi, and decommissioning costs are estimated at approximately 5.4 trillion yen.
三井のリハウス to open its “Nagareyama Otakanomori Center” on Nov. 5 (Thu.)
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三井不動産リアルティ株式会社 will open the “Nagareyama Otakanomori Center” on Nov. 5, 2026, anticipating growing real estate needs amid population growth and urban development in 流山市.
Facts
Increase of approximately 39,000※2
Increase of approximately 9,000※2
Cumulative transactions handled have exceeded 1 million
No. 1 nationwide in the number of real estate sales brokerage transactions for 40 consecutive years※
We receive inquiries from more than 290,000 customer groups annually
三井のリハウス to relocate its “Ikebukuro Center” to in front of the east exit of Ikebukuro Station on Nov. 5 (Thu.)
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三井不動産リアルティ announced that on Nov. 5, 2026, it will relocate the “三井のリハウス Ikebukuro Center” to the Bic Ikebukuro East Exit Building in front of Ikebukuro Station’s east exit, and establish a new sales office for “三井のリパーク” in the same building.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Cumulative transactions handled have exceeded 1 million
No. 1 nationwide in the number of real estate sales brokerage transactions for 40 consecutive years
We receive inquiries from more than 290,000 customer groups annually
Operating in 45 prefectures as of the end of March 2026
Approximately 16,000 parking facilities operated
The number of managed vehicles totals approximately 259,000
Volume of grid-scale battery storage handled surpasses 250 MW
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デジタルグリッド株式会社 announced that the volume of grid-scale battery storage it handles surpassed 250 MW as of Nov. 4, 2026. Commercial operations have begun in 9 areas nationwide, and the company is expanding its business by providing aggregation and matching services.
“Bookmark” series launched by veteran paper manufacturer キャンソン, with new items to expand the joy of creating artwork
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マルマン株式会社 will launch 5 new products from the long-established French paper manufacturer キャンソン, with sales beginning on Nov. 20 through its official online shop.
[Free to participate] “Tokyo Monoichiba,” a major business-matching event for mail-order businesses, including e-commerce, TV, and catalog sales—recruiting small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo!
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Applications are being accepted for “Tokyo Monoichiba,” a major business-matching event for mail-order businesses operated by 公益社団法人日本通信販売協会 with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The event will be held in Akihabara on Feb. 19, 2027, and offers matchmaking with buyers from e-commerce and TV shopping, as well as individual consultations.
Facts
Participating buyers (planned / listed in 50-sound order)
Business meetings lasting approximately 40 minutes
A seminar will be held on Nov. 19 (Thu.)
Business-matching event: up to 40 companies
Individual consultations on all aspects of mail-order business: up to 24 companies
株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント announced that it offers multilayered defense solutions to prepare for cyberattacks and data breaches. These include enhanced email authentication, web content isolation, AI-powered traffic analysis, and the use of SOC and MDR services through collaboration with Broadband Security.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IDグループ、株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ、SimSpace、Hack The Box
[新コスモス電機] Awards ceremony held for the “Gas Alarm Adoption Contest,” jointly organized with Shizuoka Gas and Hiroshima Gas
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新コスモス電機株式会社 held an awards ceremony on Oct. 16, 2026, for the “Gas Alarm Adoption Contest,” jointly organized with 静岡ガス株式会社 and 広島ガス株式会社. A total of 180 participating businesses competed on the number of residential gas alarms installed, and awards for outstanding individuals and groups were presented.
Stay prepared for soaring costs and supply stoppages! What is a resilient procurement system that can adapt to change? “Procurement and Purchasing Forum 2026” to be held online on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
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株式会社カウネット will hold “Procurement and Purchasing Forum 2026” online on Nov. 25, 2026, bringing together Amazonビジネス, Toshiba Lifestyle, and AS ONE to discuss resilient procurement systems that can address soaring costs and supply stoppages.
オプロ updates registration of “Kamiless” and “帳票DX” on the ISMAP Cloud Services List
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株式会社オプロ announced that registration of its data optimization solutions “Kamiless” and “帳票DX” on the ISMAP Cloud Services List has been renewed, with validity through July 15, 2027.
A short drama depicting “What if you lived here?” studio15 creates relocation-promotion content for “Odakaru” in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City
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studio15株式会社 handled casting, filming, and editing for a short drama produced for “Odakaru,” a relocation-promotion project in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. Direction and script were by the company’s affiliated creator あべけんfromイケメンズ, and the first and second parts will be released in November 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Fri., Nov. 6
Track record of supporting 500 companies and more than 6,000 projects
Network of 5,000 affiliated and partner creator teams
5 young film directors from ASEAN and Japan gather in Tokyo! Taking the stage at “WOMAN EXPO 2026 Winter”
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The 国際機関日本アセアンセンター will hold a talk session featuring 5 young film directors from ASEAN and Japan at “WOMAN EXPO 2026 Winter,” to be held on Nov. 28, 2026.
[To be held Nov. 13 (Fri.)] After work, run through the neighborhood where you want to live and “view” it. Cowcamo, a used-home and renovation service, and ととけん, a running station in Nihonbashi Hamacho, to hold “Night Viewing Run,” a group run with a sauna and a toast
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株式会社ツクルバ will join forces with running station ととけん to hold “Night Viewing Run,” a group run through the neighborhood from the perspective of a prospective resident, in Nihonbashi Hamacho on Nov. 13, 2026.
Aimer celebrates the launch of new fan club “NIGHT OWLS”! Special live performance to be streamed exclusively for fan club members on FanStream/StreamPass!
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株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社チケットプラス announced that the paid live stream “Aimer Live at anywhere 2026 ‘Sing like a Stray Cat’ - purr -” will be available exclusively to fan club members on FanStream and StreamPass to mark the launch of Aimer’s new fan club, “NIGHT OWLS.”
Facts
[Fan club members] 3,500 yen
Admission: Dec. 25, 2026 (Fri.) at 19:30 / Start: 20:00
Co-hosted with 12 companies, drawing about 500 attendees with 2 staff members and zero outsourcing! Bizibl supports WACUL’s in-house production of online conferences
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies has published a case study showing how WACUL used Bizibl to produce an online conference in-house, co-hosted with 12 companies, with 2 staff members and zero outsourcing, successfully attracting about 500 attendees.
よーじや, a Kyoto-born lifestyle brand operated by 株式会社よーじや, will sell the limited-quantity “Yojiya Happy Bag 2027.” The bag includes 12 skincare items worth about 26,000 yen, available for 10,000 yen, with reservations and in-store sales at the official online shop and designated stores.
ミガロホールディングス group company DXYZ begins beta availability of its facial-recognition payment service “FreeiD Pay” on 三井住友カード’s “stera market”
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DXYZ, part of the ミガロホールディングス group, will begin offering the beta version of its facial-recognition payment service “FreeiD Pay” on 三井住友カード’s payment-terminal app store “stera market” starting Nov. 20, 2026.
Open and NTT-AT begin integrating WinActor and TotalAgility to provide a “business execution platform” supporting hybrid automation that combines AI and RPA
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オープン株式会社 and NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社 have begun integrating オープン株式会社’s TotalAgility with NTT-AT’s WinActor to provide a “business execution platform” supporting hybrid automation that combines AI and RPA.
“Exhibition of Curiosity” to be held for the first time at Grand Green Osaka Umekita Park
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コクヨ株式会社 will hold “Exhibition of Curiosity” at Grand Green Osaka Umekita Park from Dec. 4 to 8, 2026. This experiential design event explores KOKUYO’s creativity and is its first in the Kansai region, following its Tokyo edition. The exhibition will showcase prototypes from the “Campus” series and works including “TRANSPARENT MECHANISM,” a Good Design Award winner, and will also feature talk shows.
[ホテルニューグランド] Winter lunch course featuring seasonal delicacies and spectacular views: “A Gastronomic Moment Woven from Winter Flavors” (パノラミックレストラン ル・ノルマンディ)
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ホテルニューグランド will serve the winter lunch course “A Gastronomic Moment Woven from Winter Flavors,” prepared with seasonal ingredients, at パノラミックレストラン ル・ノルマンディ from Jan. 12 to Feb. 28, 2027.
Real-leather bag brand “メゾン ド クレドローブ” to hold its first pop-up in Kansai at Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting Wednesday, Nov. 18!
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Bag brand “メゾン ド クレドローブ” will hold its first pop-up store in Kansai at Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting Nov. 18. Limited-edition colors and new items will be released.
Facts
Wednesday, November 18
Through Tuesday, the 24th
Bags: in the 30,000–120,000 yen range
Leather goods: in the 10,000–50,000 yen range
Price: 99,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Price: 38,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 27,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 82,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 62,700 yen (tax included)
Marking its 99th year since founding
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社エレメントルール、Maison de Clederobe、メゾン ド クレドローブ、MALHIA KENT、マリア・ケント、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur
AI operator service “BlueBean AI” to exhibit at Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo (27th edition)
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株式会社ソフツー’s AI operator service “BlueBean AI” will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo (27th edition),” to be held on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026.
[万座プリンスホテル・万座高原ホテル] — Commemorating a 3rd consecutive nationwide No. 1 ranking in the “Secluded and Renowned Hot Springs” category of the Hot Spring Election 2026 — Enjoy the famous hot springs at an elevation of 1,800 m
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万座プリンスホテル and 万座高原ホテル will offer a lodging plan to commemorate Manza Onsen’s 3rd consecutive nationwide No. 1 ranking in the “Secluded and Renowned Hot Springs” category of the Hot Spring Election 2026.
A new dog run exclusively for large dogs, covering approximately 15,000 m²! “Oimo de Wanpoppo,” featuring sweet potato digging with your dog, to be held Nov. 7 and 8
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白ハト食品工業株式会社 will hold “Oimo de Wanpoppo,” a dog-friendly event, at らぽっぽ なめがたファーマーズヴィレッジ in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. Highlights include a newly opened dog run exclusively for large dogs, covering approximately 15,000 m², and a sweet potato digging experience.
ローデ・シュワルツ to exhibit at electronica 2026 – From everyday bench work to advanced test applications
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ローデ・シュワルツ will exhibit at electronica 2026, held in Munich from Nov. 10 to 13, 2026, and showcase state-of-the-art test and measurement solutions for everything from everyday lab work to advanced test applications.
[うぶすなの郷 TOMIMOTO・Limited to 10 boxes・2027 osechi] Reservations open for “Waen,” a two-tier osechi set crafted one box at a time by the head chef at an auberge associated with Living National Treasure Kenkichi Tomimoto
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うぶすなの郷 TOMIMOTO will begin taking reservations on Nov. 5, 2026, for “Waen,” a 2027 New Year osechi set crafted by the head chef at a property associated with Living National Treasure Kenkichi Tomimoto. The two-tier set contains 37 items, including premium meats from Nara, and is available in a limited run of 10 boxes.
AI-Driven Protein Design: Generative AI Transforming Drug Discovery and Industrial Enzyme Development
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 has published a report analyzing technology trends in AI-driven protein design. It covers an overview of protein design using deep learning, key AI models such as AlphaFold and RFdiffusion, trends in related patents (particularly the rise in filings in China), and practical examples such as the SKYCovione vaccine.
Facts
Patent dataset: 1,224 items
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Companies mentioned：アスタミューゼ株式会社、Google DeepMind、Meta、LANZHOU VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES、CHINA CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, LANZHOU BRANCH、SHENZHEN RUIGENG BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.、BEIJING SPORT UNIVERSITY、ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY、JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY
18 years captivated by Indian craftsmanship. New this winter from kapuwa, the brand of designer AIKO, an “Indian cotton fanatic”: “Dianthus,” made from 100% Indian cotton fine-wale corduroy with a nadeshiko flower print
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Fashion brand kapuwa, operated by パリワール株式会社, will launch “Dianthus,” a new collection for this winter by designer AIKO, on Nov. 6, 2026. The collection features 3 styles—tops, pants and dresses—made from 100% Indian cotton fine-wale corduroy with a nadeshiko flower print.
“Gagaku Festival” to be held in 高槻市, offering a chance to experience the appeal of gagaku
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The “Gagaku Festival,” co-hosted by 高槻市 and 一般社団法人雅楽協会, will be held on Jan. 23 and 24, Reiwa 9, featuring performances by 8 gagaku groups, workshops and opportunities to try musical instruments.
Facts
8 gagaku groups
2,000 yen per session
Fee: 500 yen
Capacity: 128 people per session, on a first-come, first-served basis
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds collaboration with The k4sen, オートバックス, 井村屋, 吉野家 and セガUFOキャッチャーオンライン confirmed!
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株式会社セガ announced that 5 collaboration sticker sets with The k4sen, オートバックス, 井村屋, 吉野家 and セガUFOキャッチャーオンライン will be added in the major Ver.2.0.0 update for the game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Preorders have also opened for an Amazon-exclusive bundle that includes a SONIC EXPRESS plush toy.
“YUTORIBASTAY ATAMI,” a private rental inn with a sauna created by a sauna maker, opens in Atami
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株式会社Vanwaves will open “YUTORIBASTAY ATAMI,” a private rental inn with a sauna, in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, in November 2026. Renovations to the existing building will add a sauna room and an open-air bath. The project will test ways to enhance the guest experience and develop proposals for property owners.
[Cafe opening] Enjoy breakfast from 7 a.m. in Shin-Okubo. “Morning Park Cafe” grand opening on Friday, November 6
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ノーラン・エステートサービス株式会社 will hold the grand opening of “Morning Park Cafe” in Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, on November 6, 2026. Open from 7 a.m., the cafe will serve dishes overseen by a French chef and made with vegetables delivered directly from farms and Japanese ingredients. It is designed as a park-like space for a diverse range of visitors.
fufu, the industry’s No. 1 hair color salon chain by store count, opens its Tobu Nerima Station-front store in Itabashi, Tokyo, on Thursday, November 5, 2026! First-visit prices start at ¥2,000 (¥2,200 including tax).
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株式会社Fast Beauty, which operates the hair color salon chain fufu, announced that it will open its Tobu Nerima Station-front store in Itabashi, Tokyo, on November 5, 2026, and offer services at a special price for first-time customers.
11 teams selected from 108 entries will present their ideas! Final judging for “Digicon 2026!” to be held on November 21
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The Iwate Morioka Student Digital Contest Executive Committee will hold the final judging for “Digicon 2026!” at the Iwate Education Hall on November 21, 2026. The 11 teams selected from 108 entries will present their ideas. The program will also include a keynote speech by Hiromitsu Oikawa of 清水建設株式会社. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the quarterly magazine NIWA, second installment in the Kansai region, to be held November 23! A roundtable looking back on the “Gardening Study Group” and a special tour of the private garden “聊娯亭”
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株式会社建築資料研究社 will hold a commemorative lecture in the Kansai region in Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, on November 23, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the quarterly magazine NIWA. The program will include a roundtable discussion and a tour of the private garden “聊娯亭.” A recorded stream is also planned.
Practical voice AI: the next battleground is “end-to-end task completion”
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株式会社Verbex has marked 1 year since entering the Japanese market and analyzed trends in voice AI adoption. It says demand is growing beyond handling inquiries to completing tasks such as taking orders and confirmations, shifting the competitive focus from conversational performance to business outcomes.
1 month left! “Kobe Shopping District Real Quest 2026.” A player has already completed all 42 shopping districts just 2 weeks after launch! “Super Hero of Kobe Shopping Districts” certification to be awarded!!
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The “Kobe Shopping District Real Quest 2026,” organized by 神戸市商店街連合会, has seen a participant complete all 42 shopping districts just 2 weeks after launch. It has recorded 770 participants and a cumulative total of 7,159 stamps. The event runs through December 6, and those who complete it will be certified as “Super Heroes of Kobe Shopping Districts.”
Yamaha launches Omnivocal Pro, a singing voice synthesis plugin integrated with Cubase music production software
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ヤマハ株式会社 has begun selling downloads of Omnivocal Pro, a singing voice synthesis plugin. Integrated with music production software Cubase, developed by スタインバーグ, it uses the Omnivocal NX AI engine to create natural-sounding vocals. It costs $149 and goes on sale Nov. 4.
Latest version of music production software expands creative possibilities: スタインバーグ’s Cubase 16
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株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン began selling downloads of Cubase 16, music production software developed by スタインバーグ, in 3 editions (Pro, Artist and Elements) on Nov. 5. New features include Instrument Stacks, stem separation into 6 elements, and the Omnivocal Basic AI singing voice synthesis plugin.
Facts
Cubase 16
6 elements, including piano and guitar
Combine up to 8 layers
Thursday, Nov. 5
From Oct. 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン、Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH、スタインバーグ、ヤマハ
[Kōnan Elementary School’s 105th Anniversary] Collaboration event with 東武百貨店 池袋店 to be held on Nov. 7!
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豊島区立高南小学校 will hold a collaboration event with the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro store to mark its 105th anniversary. Students will help plan and run the event, with stage performances and exhibitions.
シンクイノベーション株式会社 will hold a collaboration event with Utai Meika at 東京タワー from Oct. 26 to Nov. 23, 2026. The event will offer a gacha machine featuring digital signage and limited-edition drinks.
[Survey] 73% of elementary and junior high school students have wanted to quit an extracurricular activity, but only about 16% actually have
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According to a survey of elementary and junior high school students’ extracurricular activities conducted by Nifty Kids, run by ニフティ株式会社, 88% of respondents take part in an activity. “Cram school and くもん” was the most common, while “English” also ranked highly. About 66% said they enjoy their activities, while about 73% have wanted to quit; only 16% actually did, indicating a high continuation rate.
Facts
About 16% actually quit
Overall, 88% currently take part in extracurricular activities
About 66% said extracurricular activities are “fun”
Bring the sparkle and excitement of the holiday season to your palm. 3 new handkerchief designs featuring Christmas markets and Santa motifs.
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CLASSICS the Small Luxury, a handkerchief specialty store operated by ブルーミング中西株式会社, will release 3 new handkerchief designs for the holiday season starting Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Size: 41 cm × 41 cm
From Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Founded in 1879
Companies mentioned：CLASSICS the Small Luxury、ブルーミング中西株式会社
[ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン 2026 Family Time Survey] Revealing how families with children spend time out together: Parents’ “maybe another time” becomes a child’s “memory of something that never happened”
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A 2026 family time survey conducted by ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン found that many current parents put plans off with “maybe another time,” while about 80% of parents with older children regretted having limited time together. The frequency of family outings falls to less than half by the time children reach junior high school.
A long-established glove factory in Kagawa that has quietly supported a “majority” of the winners on the 2024 domestic women's professional tour launches a “Pro-Grade Women's Glove” project developed in earnest with passionate female golfers!
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株式会社ハシセン has launched its “Pro-Grade Women's Glove” project, with crowdfunding set to begin on Makuake in late November 2026. The long-established glove factory in Kagawa is rolling out its original brand, H-ONEアスリート, drawing on the technical expertise that supported top pros' 54% win rate and feedback from female golfers.
Facts
54% win rate on the domestic women's professional tour
【株式会社martina】Learning app 「マナプリ」 selected as content for 「MyPrintStory Premium」, a benefit for Epson Colorio Smile Plus subscribers
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株式会社martina began offering the learning app 「マナプリ」 on Oct. 29 as content for 「MyPrintStory Premium」, a benefit for Epson Japan's Colorio Smile Plus subscribers.
Further enhancing employee data integration between SmartHR and kintone: Supports data updates from kintone to SmartHR, up to 100 custom fields, and payroll system integration
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株式会社ニックス has expanded the features of its plugin connecting SmartHR and kintone. Starting Nov. 9, 2026, it will offer data updates from kintone to SmartHR, integration of up to 100 custom fields, and a payroll system integration option.
Facts
Starting Nov. 9, 2026
10,000 yen per month (before tax)
5,000 yen per month (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニックス、SmartHR、kintone、Cybozu Days JAPAN 2026、サイボウズ株式会社
Clinic for international visitors offering support in 44 languages, including English, to open in Shijo-Kawaramachi, Kyoto, in November: Japan International Clinic KYOTO
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Japan International Clinic KYOTO, a clinic for international visitors operated by 一般社団法人JIC, opened in Shijo-Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on Nov. 1, 2026. It supports 44 languages, including English, and offers in-person consultations, house calls, and online consultations.
Facts
44 languages, including English
Nov. 1, 2026
9:00〜19:00
6:00〜24:00
Thousands of foreign patients
29 years of clinical experience
Worked in emergency internal medicine for 4 years
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人JIC、Japan International Clinic KYOTO、さくらインターナショナルクリニック東京、ジャパン・インターナショナルクリニック浅草、D to P with N*、京都府立医科大学
【健康マスター協会】＜（社）日本健康生活推進協会＞ opens applications for its practical mental health course for the AI era, 「【卓（TUCK）ゼミ】」!
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一般社団法人日本健康生活推進協会 has opened applications for its practical mental health course for the AI era, 「卓（TUCK）ゼミ」. The instructor is Watanabe Taku, and the 3-part online course will begin in January 2027.
Daily checks for WordPress vulnerabilities and signs of tampering, with timeline reports: NUSEEK Security Scanner now available
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NUSEEK株式会社 launched NUSEEK Security Scanner on Nov. 5, 2026, a plugin that checks daily for WordPress vulnerabilities and signs of tampering and reports the results in a timeline. The plugin integrates with the existing Nuseek AIRA service and is available at no extra cost on all plans, including the free plan.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
11,334 cases found
Up 42% from the previous year
91% of them were plugins
In September 2026
On Oct. 21
More than 500 websites produced
From 0 yen per month
16,500 yen per month
5,500 yen per month
Established: January 2015
Company name changed in October 2025
Companies mentioned：NUSEEK株式会社、Patchstack、CrowdSec、watchTowr、米CISA、Defiant, Inc.
Podcast distribution feature added to 「集客ラクダ」. Turn articles into audio and reach audiences through blogs, social media, and listening
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株式会社Arstruct has added a feature to its information-sharing support tool 「集客ラクダ」 that converts articles to audio for podcast distribution. Combined with its existing distribution features for WordPress, Facebook, and LinkedIn, it enables content to be shared in multiple formats, including text, announcements, and audio.
Engineerforce becomes a Zoho consulting partner, supporting self-sustaining digital transformation—not just implementation
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株式会社Engineerforce has signed a consulting partner agreement for Zoho with ゾーホージャパン株式会社, offering end-to-end support from license sales and implementation design to customization and ongoing operations.
Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, offers convenient access to central Tokyo and extensive childcare support. Start a new life in a comfortable, well-planned neighborhood. Residential lots for sale!
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Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, is selling residential lots (reserved land) in 3 districts: Higashiyajima, Hosen South, and Ojima East. The listing includes the number of lots and access information for each area, as well as features of Ota City, including its industries, sports, and culture.
RYODEN to Exhibit at the 1st Sales, Marketing & DX Promotion - AI Agent DXPO - Tokyo '26 Fall
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株式会社RYODEN will exhibit at the 1st Sales, Marketing & DX Promotion - AI Agent DXPO - Tokyo '26 Fall, held at Ariake GYM-EX on November 19–20, 2026, and introduce its AI and DX promotion support service, "WithPro."
[独自レポートVol.54] 75.4% of sales representatives are asked by customers for TCO comparisons, but only 25.5% have access to a tool that is "ready for practical use"
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According to a survey conducted by 国際航業株式会社, 75.4% of automotive dealership sales representatives are asked by customers to compare the TCO of EVs and gasoline-powered cars, while only 25.5% have access to a tool that is "ready for practical use."
Facts
102 people with experience proposing and explaining EVs (electric vehicles)
"Explaining using materials and data provided by manufacturers" was the most common response at 61.0%
The branded oyster 「豊前海一粒かき」 from Buzen Sea, Fukuoka Prefecture, arrives at Red Lobster! Enjoy a tasting comparison with domestically produced oysters, too
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Red Lobster Japan will begin selling the branded oyster 「豊前海一粒かき」 from Buzen Sea, Fukuoka Prefecture, at 19 locations starting November 4, 2026, and will also offer a tasting set with domestically produced oysters.
Create a dreamlike atmosphere for your personal time with light and fragrance. Enjoy an elegant lifestyle filled with the scents of SABON's exquisite aroma candles
NTT-AT and オープン begin integrating TotalAgility and WinActor to provide an "operational execution platform" for hybrid automation combining AI and RPA
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NTTアドバンステクノロジ and オープン have begun integrating TotalAgility and WinActor to provide an "operational execution platform" for hybrid automation combining AI and RPA.
The era of caring for your scalp with toner has arrived! New 「バサラ スカルプ＆ボディミスト」 launches — a new scalp-care routine for adult men, addressing dryness and odor while keeping skin hydrated
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クラシエ株式会社 will launch 「バサラ スカルプ＆ボディミスト」, a mist-type toner that cares for dry scalp and odor, on November 9, 2026, under BASARA, its aging-care brand for adult men.