[Fuwarii Randoseru] Latest model for the 2028 school year: unveiling lightweight, easy-to-carry designs with extensive features!
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株式会社協和 has unveiled the latest features of its Fuwarii Randoseru school backpacks for children entering school in 2028. The models feature a lightest weight of 850 g, large capacity, a chest belt, 720° all-direction reflectors, and more, and are scheduled to go on sale in February 2027.
[November 7] Exhibiting at the "Industry and Career Research Fair for Students Who Want to Work in Hiroshima"! Actively recruiting programmers, infrastructure engineers, and others
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株式会社ジェイテック will exhibit at the "Industry and Career Research Fair for Students Who Want to Work in Hiroshima," taking place in Hiroshima on November 7, and is actively recruiting new graduates for roles including programmers and infrastructure engineers.
Facts
Capital: 30 million yen
Established: February 27, 1997
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイテック、合人社ウェンディひと・まちプラザ、AWS、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud
ARROVA begins sales of 6 digital fashion items—outfits and shoes for VRChat under "ばーちゃるゆめてんぼう"—on the digital fashion marketplace TOKYO AVATAR GATE
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株式会社ARROVA began selling 6 outfit items and 1 shoe item from "ばーちゃるゆめてんぼう," digital fashion for VRChat planned and produced by 株式会社V in collaboration with 夢展望株式会社, on the digital fashion marketplace "TOKYO AVATAR GATE" on November 5, 2026.
Facts
FullPack ¥3,000
Each avatar ¥1,400
Each avatar ¥1,800
Each avatar ¥1,200
Each avatar ¥800
Sales begin at 14:00 on Thursday, November 5, 2026
"Bunta and Kotoku's AI Management Radio" launches, featuring 古徳一暁氏, head of 株式会社メンタルヘルスラボ, which operates welfare services at more than 50 locations nationwide, and 石綿文太, head of 株式会社AX, discussing AI management
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株式会社AX began distributing the podcast "Bunta and Kotoku's AI Management Radio" in September 2026, featuring a conversation about AI management between its representative, 石綿文太, and 古徳一暁氏, head of メンタルヘルスラボ.
[Surveroid] Demonstration of Surveroid with Survey Agent AI to be showcased at Marketing Week Osaka 2026
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株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ will exhibit at "Marketing Week Osaka 2026," taking place at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026, and showcase a demonstration of Surveroid featuring Survey Agent AI.
Facts
Wednesday, November 18–Friday, November 20, 2026
Worth up to ¥22,000
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ、RX Japan 合同会社、Surveroid、Survey Agent AI
[Event report] RKKCS exhibits at the "Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026"
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株式会社RKKCS exhibited at the “Local Government Information Technology Promotion Fair 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe on October 27 and 28, 2026, and introduced products including its new comprehensive government administration system and the generative AI-based manual system “Otonarisan.”
Facts
October 27, 2026
Held for the 43rd time in 2026
A total of 9 presentations
More than 150 people in total
Number of exhibitors: 145 companies and organizations
The “Expo Culture Festival 2026 in ららぽーとEXPOCITY,” bringing together local industry, academia, and government, will be held on Saturday, November 14!
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The “Expo Culture Festival 2026,” a collaborative event involving local governments, universities, companies, and others, will be held on November 14, 2026, at ららぽーとEXPOCITY, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント. Admission is free.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
This year marks its 5th edition
11 organizations, including local governments, universities, and companies, will gather!
Date and time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00–17:30
Date and time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:30
Date and time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 14:25
Date and time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 16:45–17:15
A special train commemorating SJ60 will operate in collaboration with Mandai Wildlife Group
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To mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore (SJ60), Tokyo Monorail will operate a special train, the “SJ60 Commemorative Train,” in collaboration with Mandai Wildlife Group from November 7 to December 25, 2026.
Facts
60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
Autumn and winter camping becomes a setting for “wildlife surveys”! A participatory campaign will be held at campsites nationwide
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なっぷ, operated by 株式会社R.project, and the app Biome, operated by 株式会社バイオーム, will collaborate on a participatory campaign from November 5, 2026, to March 21, 2027, inviting people to find and submit sightings of living things at campsites nationwide.
Winners of the “Renovation of the Year 2026” announced | 72 outstanding renovation projects selected to represent 2026
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一般社団法人リノベーション協議会 selected 72 winning projects for the “Renovation of the Year 2026.” An awards ceremony will be held on December 10 at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus.
Facts
Winning projects: 72 in total
Entries: 278 in total
Currently, 717 companies spanning industry sectors and business types
531 full members
167 supporting members
Cumulative number of compliant renovated homes issued: 87,964
Sponsoring the 38th Suwa Lake Marathon; providing 7,000 cups of “Miso Soup with 10g of Protein”
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ひかり味噌株式会社 sponsored the 38th Suwa Lake Marathon, held on October 25, 2026, with 38 employees and others volunteering to support the event. It provided 7,000 cups of “Miso Soup with 10g of Protein” as participation prizes.
The “Nippon Foundation SpoGOMI World Cup 2027 Kumamoto STAGE,” organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, was held, with team “グリーンバード阿蘇大津チームA” taking first place. The 84 participants collected a total of 66.63kg of trash.
【Wrap Up】Snowflake announces the latest innovations from “Expedition 2026,” a global event accelerating enterprise AI deployment
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Ahead of the global technology event “Expedition 2026,” Snowflake合同会社 announced its latest vision for the AI Data Cloud and updates supporting production deployment. AI capabilities are in operation at more than 14,500 customer companies worldwide. The announcement also introduced new features to curb hallucinations and strengthen governance, including Business Ontology and Cortex AI Gateway, as well as autonomous data engineering, real-time analytics, Snowflake Bots, and Cortex Training.
“Is it okay if we have neither documentation nor people who understand the system?” Free webinar on legacy system modernization to be held on 11/13 | カオピーズ
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株式会社カオピーズ will hold a free webinar on legacy system modernization on November 13, 2026, explaining examples of analysis and migration support using AI-SDLC and addressing common questions.
Bringing the light of Sky to Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. Sky: Children of the Light to make its first appearance at the Nagakute Candle Days event on Saturday, Nov. 28
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The game Sky: Children of the Light, operated by thatgamecompany, Inc., will make its first appearance at NAGAKUTE CANDLE DAYS (Nagakute Candle Days), held in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2026, with activities including candle-making workshops and merchandise sales.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
300 million downloads
Approximately 6,000 members
Companies mentioned：thatgamecompany, Inc.、一般社団法人日本キャンドル協会、Candle Studio eclat、イオンフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、イオンモール長久手、リニモテラス公益施設、株式会社JCA、Apple
JPR: Standard pallets relayed between companies working to solve logistics issues reach 237 million annually — a foundation for intercompany collaboration as logistics shifts to an implementation phase of reform amid mandatory appointment of logistics managers
Announcement of the special exhibition “Baseball News Photography Exhibition 2026”
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The special exhibition “Baseball News Photography Exhibition 2026,” co-hosted by 公益財団法人野球殿堂博物館 and 東京写真記者協会, will run from Dec. 5, 2026, to Feb. 7, 2027. Launched in 2015, the exhibition is being held for the 12th time and will showcase approximately 70 photographs, with a fan vote also taking place.
Kamakura Shinsho launches “Manabi to Shigoto” in partnership with Soja City Silver Human Resources Center
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株式会社鎌倉新書 has established a cooperative framework with Soja City Silver Human Resources Center for its “Manabi to Shigoto” service, which supports second careers for seniors and expands employment opportunities.
株式会社東急百貨店 will hold “Oscar’s Christmas,” a collaboration with The Rose of Versailles, from Nov. 5 to Dec. 25, 2026, featuring cakes and food for sale, a print exhibition pop-up shop, a stamp rally, and other events.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
More than 50 years later
Original1枚 324円
2,225 yen for 5
1,296 yen for 3
508 yen for 3
Original1個 378円
Original1個 756円
1,000 yen each
778 yen each
From 35,200 yen each
5,940 yen
1,650 yen each
7,700 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社東急百貨店、東急百貨店、渋谷 東急フードショー、東急百貨店吉祥寺店、町田東急ツインズ、二子玉川 東急フードショー、武蔵小杉 東急フードショースライス、アンデルセン、瀬戸田レモン、メロウウィッチ、東急フードショーエッジ 渋谷スクランブルスクエア店、ベルン、アンリ・シャルパンティエ、東横のれん街 渋谷ヒカリエ内 ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、プルミエ サンジェルマン、東急百貨店たまプラーザ店、東急百貨店日吉店、青葉台 東急フードショー、ドゥマゴ・ベーカリー、キャンディー・ショータイム、ローラズ・カップケーキ 東京、東急百貨店札幌店
Braze appears on PIVOT business video media program “& questions”
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Braze株式会社 appeared on “& questions,” a program on PIVOT, a business video media platform, and discussed customer engagement and redesigning CX using AI. It also announced that it will hold its annual event, “Braze City x City Tokyo 2026.”
The Expo experience begins before opening! Introducing “Green Tech Journey,” a participatory program to make GREEN×EXPO 2027 even more enjoyable
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公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会 has announced “Green Tech Journey,” a participatory program launching in January 2027. Participants will visit more than 100 spots inside and outside the venue and deepen their environmental learning and awareness through a dedicated app and “Journey Friends,” interactive items equipped with RFID.
Facts
At more than 100 locations inside and outside the venue
ネットスターズ launches tax-free remittance service supporting the new “refund method”
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株式会社ネットスターズ launched a remittance service on November 1, 2026, supporting the new consumption tax exemption system known as the “refund method.” The service connects to authorized transmission and reception operators and handles remittances to foreign visitors to Japan. Available methods include mobile wallets (WeChat Pay, Alipay, etc.), cards (Visa, Mastercard, 銀聯), and cash (Haneda, Narita, and Naha airports).
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
9.4549 trillion yen
Within 90 days of the purchase date
Since its founding in 2009
Introduced Japan’s first QR code payment service for inbound visitors in 2015
ＮＸグループ wins the Prime Minister’s Award at the 58th National Truck Driver Contest
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At the 58th National Truck Driver Contest held in Ibaraki Prefecture, ＮＸグループ had 12 participants place among the top finishers, including Tetsuya Kubodera, who won the 11-ton division and the Prime Minister’s Award.
【南知多ビーチランド】November 11 is Garden Eel Day! “Garden Eel Fest” starts Nov. 7 ＜Aichi＞
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南知多ビーチランド and 南知多おもちゃ王国 will hold “Garden Eel Fest” from November 7 to 15, 2026, to mark Garden Eel Day on November 11. The event will feature special talks by keepers, a display of spotted garden eels, and sales of limited-edition sweets and merchandise.
Facts
From Saturday, November 7, 2026, through Sunday, November 15
The east side of the food floor on the 1st floor of Celeo Hachioji’s North Building will reopen after its first renovation since opening on November 26! A total of 50 stores, including 19 new stores, will open.
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The east side of the 1st-floor food floor at Celeo Hachioji, operated by 株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン, will reopen on November 26, 2026, after its first renovation since opening. A total of 50 stores, including 19 new stores, will begin operations.
Facts
19 new stores
31 renovated existing stores
A total of 50 stores will open with a fresh new look
Proud of more than 190 years of tradition
30 varieties of carefully selected original coffee beans
11 distinctive specialty stores opening
JRE POINT receipt worth 2,000 yen
Same-day purchases totaling 3,000 yen (tax included; purchases may be combined) or more
Customers who spend 15,000 yen or more (tax included; purchases may be combined)
株式会社スタディスト will exhibit at “Smart Factory Japan 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing the latest features and demos of its AI manual “Teachme Biz” and inspection-work support system “Teachme Check.”
Facts
November 18–20, 2026
3 days
1,000 yen
Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
【Over 1.2 million units sold to date※】BRUNO’s “Multi Stick Blender Series” wins the top prize in the home cooking appliances category at the “トモニテ Parenting Awards 2026”!
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BRUNO株式会社’s “Multi Stick Blender Series” won the top prize in the home cooking appliances category at the “トモニテ Parenting Awards 2026.” Cumulative sales have exceeded 1.2 million units.
Six dishes for late autumn at a members-only French restaurant. Subscription restaurant “Provision,” which accommodates up to 4 guests, unveils its November menu.
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株式会社Bounty of Life-operated members-only French restaurant “Provision” has unveiled its November monthly menu (6 dishes). It offers subscriptions at 55,000 yen per month for the Unison plan and 88,000 yen per month for the De Luxe plan.
Facts
We have prepared 6 new dishes
Unison plan: 55,000 yen/month
De Luxe plan: 88,000 yen/month
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bounty of Life、INSTYLE GROUP
Umbrella-sharing service “アイカサ” to launch at 23 stations on the Nankai, Koya, and Semboku lines from November 9.
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株式会社Nature Innovation Group will launch a trial of its umbrella-sharing service “アイカサ” at 23 stations on the Nankai, Koya, and Semboku lines from November 9, 2026, in cooperation with Nankai Electric Railway.
【Survey on AI job interviews】Use by companies remains at 2.7%, but about 80% expect more objective evaluations. 20% of students have experienced an AI interview
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A survey by 株式会社i-plug found that AI interviews are used by just 2.7% of companies hiring new graduates, while about 80% of companies using or considering them expect greater objectivity in evaluations. 24.6% of students have experienced an AI interview, and most of them find it harder to speak in than an interview with a person.
Facts
Companies answering “currently using” or “planning to introduce” accounted for 2.7%
“Not considering adoption / have never considered it” was the most common response, at 86.2%
About 80% (17 companies) responded positively to “improving fairness and objectivity in evaluations”
“Because it reduces opportunities to communicate the company’s appeal directly to students (43.7%)” was the most common response
Just 24.6% of students in the Class of 27 have taken an AI interview
Among students with AI interview experience, 60.9% said it was “harder to speak than in an interview with a person”
On satisfaction with evaluations, 75.6% of students said “interviews with people are better”
【STELLAR HOLLYWOOD】New in November: the “Initial Collection,” customizable to express your individuality! Birthstone jewelry also available for preorder
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Accessory brand STELLAR HOLLYWOOD is launching its November release, the “Initial Collection,” which lets customers freely combine initials and custom catches. It is also beginning made-to-order sales of personalized jewelry combining birthstones and diamonds.
Facts
Price: ¥6,600 each (tax included)
Chain-shell pearl catch (single earring): ¥3,300 (tax included)
Metal catch (single earring): ¥2,750 (tax included)
Launch of “NearMe (ニアミー),” a service operated in partnership with ロアッソ熊本 to support travel to matches
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株式会社NearMe will launch its “NearMe” shared-ride shuttle service for spectators attending home matches in the Meiji Yasuda J.League 26/27 season, in partnership with ロアッソ熊本.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Save up to 23%
Fares as low as 50% of the regular price
Regular taxi fare: approximately ¥6,000
With NearMe: from ¥3,300
Up to 4 people
1.5 million cumulative bookings
20 airports nationwide
More than 25 municipalities
Companies mentioned：株式会社NearMe、ロアッソ熊本、株式会社アスリートクラブ熊本、レノファ山口FC、愛媛FC、Japan Mobility Show 2025
[Marudai Food] Marudai Food holds its “Marudai Wanpaku Family Day” at its headquarters for the first time
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On October 3, 2026, 丸大食品株式会社 held its first “Marudai Wanpaku Family Day” on its headquarters grounds in its 68th year since founding. 75 employees and family members took part in activities including sausage-making and a factory tour.
[Marudai Food] Marudai Food and the Japan Wheelchair Curling Association jointly hold a wheelchair curling experience for employees and their families
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With support from the Japan Wheelchair Curling Association, with which 丸大食品株式会社 has a partnership agreement, the company held a wheelchair curling experience for employees and their families at its Family Day on October 3, 2026. Approximately 90 people took part. The company says it will continue supporting understanding and the promotion of disability sports.
Mitsubishi Research Institute produces “Empathy-Building” handbook for an NEDO-commissioned project
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株式会社三菱総合研究所 produced the “Empathy-Building Handbook: Turning Responses to Social Issues into Growth” as an outcome of an NEDO-commissioned project. Based on a survey of 3,000 consumers and interviews with 7 companies, the handbook outlines steps and practical examples for connecting social value with consumer purchasing behavior.
STORES creates original magazine “hi,STORES vol.2,” featuring voices of independent booksellers; free copies to be distributed at “Literary Flea Market Tokyo 43” on Nov. 8 (Sun.)
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STORES株式会社 will sponsor and exhibit at “Literary Flea Market Tokyo 43,” held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 8, 2026, and distribute free copies of its original magazine “hi,STORES vol.2,” featuring voices of independent booksellers.
ストアーズ launches “for LOCAL STORES” to support diverse businesses that nurture local culture
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STORES株式会社 has launched “for LOCAL STORES,” a project to nurture local culture. As its first initiative, it will support local bookstores through event sponsorships, loans of payment terminals, and online shop assistance.
AmeKazeTaiyo designated as a Specified Residence Support Corporation by its headquarters’ host city, 花巻市; also selected for a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism project to implement pioneering dual-residence initiatives
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株式会社雨風太陽 has been designated as a Specified Residence Support Corporation by 花巻市, Iwate Prefecture, and selected for a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism project to implement pioneering dual-residence initiatives.
Facts
Securities code: 5616
This is the ３rd case
Comprising ４ parties
Opened by our company in 花巻市, Iwate Prefecture, in February 2026
Designated as a Specified Residence Support Corporation by 花巻市, Iwate Prefecture, on November 2, 2026
Post your favorite local food in Hino City and win a meal voucher! The “Hino Delicious Food Guide” Instagram posting campaign is now underway
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A campaign is underway offering meal vouchers to 60 winners selected by lottery. To enter, post your favorite food featured in the “Hino Delicious Food Guide,” which introduces restaurants in Hino City, on Instagram.
Love Analysis Project to hold “Love Future Experiment,” an interactive exhibition exploring romantic relationship concerns through psychology and technology, in Shibuya on November 15
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Love Analysis Project will hold “Love Future Experiment,” an interactive exhibition using psychology and technology, in Shibuya on November 15, 2026.
◆Memorial lecture by Eileen Mioko Smith◆ The 46th “Local Times” Video Festival 2026 to be held at 関西大学 — 314 works from across Japan gather under the theme “Peace on Land, in the Sky and at Sea”
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The 46th “Local Times” Video Festival 2026 will be held at 関西大学’s Senriyama Campus from November 14 to 20, featuring 314 works from across Japan. A memorial lecture by Eileen Mioko Smith and workshops will also be held.
Facts
314 works in total
Of these, 39 works won awards
The total number of entries reached 8,048
A milestone marking 70 years since Minamata disease was officially confirmed
[広島国際大学] Learning what companies look for in candidates through mock interviews
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The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at 広島国際大学 will hold mock interviews for 3rd-year students in cooperation with 広島西条公共職業安定所. Five companies in Higashihiroshima City certified under the Youth Yell program will participate, with the aim of helping students prepare for job hunting and deepen their understanding of local businesses.
[Rakuen Town Ikebukuro] New menu at popular ramen shop むかん! The rich umami of oysters and deep flavor of tamari soy sauce come together in the “Oyster Soy Sauce Ramen,” now on sale from Friday, October 16!
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むかん池袋, a ramen shop in Rakuen Town Ikebukuro operated by 株式会社浜友A．L．, began selling its new “Oyster Soy Sauce Ramen” on October 16, 2026. The price is 1,000 yen.
株式会社テクノア will exhibit its design simulation platform “i-DESIGNER” at the 7th Sales Promotion EXPO -Osaka-. The event will run from November 18 to 20, 2026, at インテックス大阪.
First for a subway! Images taken by passengers to be used for station facility inspections; 東京メトロ to conduct a proof-of-concept trial at 3 Yurakucho Line stations using “PicTrée”
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Original株式会社Digital Entertainment Asset、Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd.、東京地下鉄株式会の3社は、2026年11月14日から有楽町線3駅で、利用者が撮影した画像を駅設備点検に活用する実証試験を実施する。
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
9 lines and 180 stations
Around 5–15 points
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Digital Entertainment Asset、Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd.、東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ、DEA、GRG
Gixo to exhibit at “Data + AI World Tour Tokyo 2026,” hosted by Databricks
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株式会社ギックス will exhibit at “Data + AI World Tour Tokyo 2026,” an event hosted by Databricks on November 27, 2026, and introduce its “AI-Informed Platform (AIP).”
ロジザード to exhibit and present a seminar at “Business Process Transformation Fair 2026,” hosted by OBC
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ロジザード株式会社 will exhibit at “Business Process Transformation Fair 2026,” hosted by OBC on November 10, 2026, and speak at a seminar introducing its cloud WMS, “ロジザードZERO.”
Turning policy into a management resource: PoliPoli releases white paper on “policy management”
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株式会社PoliPoli has released a white paper explaining “policy management,” which incorporates policy trends into business strategy, and will hold 2 related explanatory events.
Facts
It consists of the following 4 sections
3 pillars for putting policy management into practice
A “Christmas Area” bathed in warm light inspired by sunlight filtering through leaves makes its debut; Christmas holidays at a luxury hotel
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グランド ハイアット 東京 will hold a Christmas program themed “The Beauty of Togetherness” from November 7 to December 25, 2026. The program will feature decorations inspired by sunlight filtering through leaves, an appearance by Santa Claus, and sales of Christmas cakes and breads.
WILLER completely revamps its group recruitment website for the first time in 7 years
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WILLER株式会社 has completely revamped its group recruitment website for the first time in 7 years. New features include interviews with 33 employees, a message from the founder, 6 values, and a concept video, showcasing the company’s diverse businesses and culture.
Facts
Complete revamp for the first time in 7 years
Interviews with 33 employees
Around 10 people to be featured at a time, with content released sequentially
明治大学 Faculty of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences Professor Homei Miyashita announces “There’s More Than One Perfect Time to Eat,” an artwork turning products with different values depending on the days remaining until their expiration date into art
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明治大学 Faculty of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences Professor Homei Miyashita has created “There’s More Than One Perfect Time to Eat,” an artwork presenting cheese with different values depending on the days remaining until its expiration date in 5 stages. It will be exhibited at “Everyone’s Brain World 2026,” held at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on November 7 and 8, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
The contents of the 5 boxes
Ig Nobel Prize in 2023
Japan Open Innovation Prize, President of the Science Council of Japan Award (2024)
Coupons for up to 2,000 yen off to be distributed to the first 1500 customers! “XPRICE Big Tokutoku Savings Festival 2026: Encore” to run from November 5 to 16, 2026!
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エクスプライス株式会社 will hold “XPRICE Big Tokutoku Savings Festival 2026: Encore” at its home appliance e-commerce site XPRICE本店 from November 5 to 16, 2026, distributing coupons for up to 2,000 yen off to the first 1,500 customers.
[Dec. 5 event, online] Yamanashi Internship Company Discovery Online Tour to be held!
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山梨県 will hold the Yamanashi Internship Company Discovery Online Tour online on Dec. 5, with 20 companies from the prefecture taking part to share information about internships and the appeal of their work.
Anpanman Mini Pack Curry Pork Mild Sweet wins top prize in the toddler food category at the トモニテ Parenting Awards 2026!
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株式会社永谷園's retort curry Anpanman Mini Pack Curry Pork Mild Sweet won the top prize in the toddler food category at the トモニテ Parenting Awards 2026, organized by 株式会社エブリー.
Tully's first soup pasta launches Nov. 6 (Friday); salted caramel crunchy chocolate and an autumn-winter cinnamon roll also go on sale the same day
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タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社 will launch its first soup pasta, Cream Soup Pasta with Jersey Milk, Clams and Bacon, along with salted caramel crunchy chocolate and an autumn-winter cinnamon roll, on Nov. 6, 2026.
エクセルシオール カフェ showcases the flavor of milk from Hokkaido's Konsen region in its food menu; new dishes made with carefully selected milk include Smoked Salmon Milk Cream Pasta and Milk Carbonara Rice
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エクセルシオール カフェ, operated by 株式会社ドトールコーヒー, will launch two new dishes made with milk from Hokkaido's Konsen region—Smoked Salmon Milk Cream Pasta and Milk Carbonara Rice—on Nov. 19, 2026. Two panini items will also debut at the same time.
Collaborative project WHAT IS SPORTS with Ichiro launches
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ミズノ株式会社 has launched the collaborative project WHAT IS SPORTS with Ichiro, aiming to explore the value of sports and promote participation. The first installment will focus on softball, with a talk show scheduled for Nov. 19.
ザ・サウザンド京都 sponsors Matsuri Crossing KYOTO×BRASIL, a cross-cultural event around Kyoto Station and Higashi Honganji Temple
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ザ・サウザンド京都, the 京阪グループ flagship hotel, will sponsor Matsuri Crossing KYOTO×BRASIL, scheduled for November 2026, and serve original cocktails themed around Brazilian culture at its cafe and bar.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
Participating since 2022
To mark in 2028
The 120th anniversary of Japanese migration to Brazil
Began in 1908
2,500 yen
Made with 100% rice
1,600 yen
15% service charge
10:00～23:00
58 seats
222 rooms
Companies mentioned：京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、京阪グループ、植彌加藤造園株式会社、THE THOUSAND KYOTO、ザ・サウザンド京都、TEA AND BAR
渋谷 スナック横丁®, a new nighttime destination opening next to Shibuya Hikarie, set to open on Dec. 9, 2026!
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東急株式会社, 株式会社東急レクリエーション, and オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社 are joining forces to open 渋谷 スナック横丁® next to Shibuya Hikarie on Dec. 9, 2026. It will comprise 3 permanent venues and 1 limited-time pop-up snack bar, with the aim of revitalizing the nighttime economy.
静岡県 will hold a concert by 富士山静岡交響楽団 and 阿佐ヶ谷姉妹 on Feb. 28, 2027, as part of its Reiwa 8 program to promote cultural and artistic experiences utilizing local resources.
IT Engineer Book Awards 2027: IT engineers' recommended books of the year! Online voting opens for technical and business books
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Online voting for the IT Engineer Book Awards 2027, organized by 株式会社翔泳社, opens on Nov. 5, 2026. The top 10 technical and business books will be selected, and the grand prize will be decided through presentations at Developers Summit 2027.
Amazon gift cards worth 50,000 yen to be awarded to 2 grand prize winners! Articles on updating work and daily life with speech recognition APIs sought for “Zennfes Autumn 2026”
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア is holding a contest at “Zennfes Autumn 2026,” organized by Zenn, for technical articles that use its “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API. Amazon gift cards worth 50,000 yen will be awarded to 2 grand prize winners.
FDA: The uniform that once took to the skies now travels carrying local craftsmanship. The “FDA Teddy Bear Travels to Its Destinations” project launches
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株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ has launched the “FDA Teddy Bear Travels to Its Destinations” project, a new initiative under its “FDA Upcycling Project” that repurposes retired cabin crew uniforms and incorporates materials and craftsmanship from the regions it serves. The first collaboration is with 名古屋バッグ共同組合 in Aichi Prefecture, producing teddy bears that combine Aichi-made leather with fabric from former uniforms. Sales begin Nov. 6, 2026.
【ABC-MART】Add rich hues to bring a fresh feel to your everyday style. Enjoy the new fall/winter sneakers through their materials and colors.
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ABCマート’s press release introduces 12 picks each from various brands, focusing on classic brown and the season’s standout burgundy, as new fall/winter sneakers.
Elegant knitwear with refined collars that brighten the face: ORIHICA launches a polo-collar series from its “ORIHICA 美ラクるニット®” collection
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ORIHICA, operated by 株式会社AOKI, is launching a polo-collar series from “ORIHICA 美ラクるニット®,” an elegant knitwear collection featuring details such as embroidery and pearls around the collar.
JR Ueno Station’s Ecute Ueno to hold “Suica Penguin Thank-You Express,” a gratitude fair marking 25 years of “thank you”!
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Ecute Ueno, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, will hold the “Suica Penguin Thank-You Express” fair to mark the 25th anniversary of Suica. The event will feature limited-edition sweets and food, as well as the opening of a new shop, おめで鯛焼き本舗.
渋谷 スナック横丁®, a new nighttime destination opening next to Shibuya Hikarie, set to open on Dec. 9, 2026!
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東急株式会社, Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd., and オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社 are working together to open “Shibuya Snack Yokocho®” on Dec. 9, 2026, at a site next to Shibuya Hikarie.
Backing JCI’s call for a shift to renewable energy to achieve decarbonization and economic growth
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パルシステム神奈川, パルシステム埼玉, and パルシステム生活協同組合連合会, 3 organizations, endorsed on Nov. 5 a policy proposal by 気候変動イニシアティブ (JCI) on the transition to renewable energy.
Supporting Kumamoto’s recovery! Now on sale: a Kumamoto excursion-luck tour aboard the Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi with Baka-Chinger and the Hakata stationmaster!
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JR Kyushu is offering a tour supporting Kumamoto’s recovery featuring FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting’s character Baka-Chinger and the Hakata stationmaster. Part of the tour price will be donated to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.
Facts
1,000 yen per person
Minimum number of participants: 45
Maximum: 60 people
Adults (junior high school students and older): 11,900 yen
“Yoshinogari: Echoes of Light” illumination event, a festival of light and fire brightening the night at Yoshinogari, to be held!
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“Yoshinogari: Echoes of Light,” an illumination event at Yoshinogari Historical Park, where JR Kyushu Agency is involved in contracted management work, will return for its 15th year. It will run for 6 days from Nov. 28 to Dec. 13, 2026, featuring candle lanterns and tethered hot-air balloons at night.
JR 九州 trains become retro-cute stationery! All 17 railway stationery products to launch early, exclusively at イオン九州
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JR九州商事 will launch exclusively and ahead of schedule at イオン九州 all 17 railway stationery items in the “JR九州の列車日和” series, developed jointly with 古川紙工, starting Nov. 11, 2026. A digital stamp rally will also be held at 30 participating stores from the same day, offering a chance to win prizes.
First for a subway! Images taken by passengers to be used for station facility inspections; 東京メトロ to conduct a proof-of-concept trial at 3 Yurakucho Line stations using “PicTrée”
The “2026 Japanese Pattern—Hanafuda” 東京メトロ original 24-hour ticket is now on sale!
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Tokyo Metro will release an original 24-hour ticket featuring the “Ino-Shika-Cho” combination from hanafuda cards starting Nov. 16, 2026. The ticket costs ¥700, with a limited quantity of 14,000.
Expanding the range of commuter passes and Suica Green Tickets available for purchase with Mobile Suica!
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東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 will expand the range of commuter passes and Suica Green Tickets available for purchase with Mobile Suica starting in spring 2027. Commuter passes that include stations without IC card support will become available through “Show Mobile Commuter Pass,” and sales of commuter passes and Suica Green Tickets spanning JR東海 lines will also begin.
Campaign starting Nov. 10 to win a pair of tickets to a special live show commemorating Spotify Japan’s 10th anniversary
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アサヒビール will launch a campaign starting Nov. 10, offering a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Spotify Japan 10th anniversary event or a Super Dry gift.
Facts
A pair of tickets for 50 winners, or 100 people
300 winners will receive a “Super Dry Freshness Gift Kit”
A “dream collaboration” inspired by “Yumeikoro,” a new variety developed in Hokkaido! 湖池屋 × 神戸コロッケ to run an SNS campaign and in-store events
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株式会社湖池屋 and ロック・フィールド will collaborate on a product made with “Yumeikoro,” a new variety developed in Hokkaido, and hold an SNS campaign and in-store events.
【Ｚ会 classrooms】Winter information-request campaign for elementary school students running for a limited time from Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 20!
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株式会社Ｚ会エデュース will run a winter information-request campaign for elementary school students and their parents from Nov. 2 to Dec. 20, 2026, and provide a bonus video.
Average hourly wages offered for part-time jobs in October 2026: ¥1,323 in eastern Japan and ¥1,275 in western Japan; the average for sales and customer service jobs in eastern Japan reached a record ¥1,303 since data collection began
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株式会社アイデム compiled average hourly wages offered for part-time jobs in October 2026, finding ¥1,323 in eastern Japan and ¥1,275 in western Japan. Sales and customer service jobs in eastern Japan recorded a new high of ¥1,303.
Facts
Average hourly wage in eastern Japan: ¥1,323
Average hourly wage in western Japan: ¥1,275
Sales and customer service jobs in eastern Japan hit a record ¥1,303 since data collection began
Specialist and technical jobs: ¥1,410
Average hourly wage across the 4 prefectures of Kanto: ¥1,347, up ¥9 year on year
Tokyo: ¥1,382
Average hourly wage across the 3 prefectures of Kansai: ¥1,289, down ¥17 year on year
“Inquiry Fest 2026 Kyushu,” supported by Human Academy Junior, will be held in Kitakyushu on Nov. 7 and 8, where children will present ideas for solving manufacturing challenges using robots and digital technology.
【Preparing for a spate of unauthorized access and large-scale data leaks】The latest solutions for ransomware countermeasures, zero trust, vulnerability management and AI security come together in Osaka
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 11th “Kansai Information Security Expo for the AI Era” at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026. According to National Police Agency data, suspicious access incidents rose 50.7% from the same period a year earlier, while reported ransomware damage cases reached a half-year record of 123. The government has instructed officials to develop an emergency countermeasures package, and the exhibition will feature the latest solutions for ransomware countermeasures, zero trust and AI security.
Facts
Original2026年11月18日（水）から20日（金）
Up 50.7% year on year
Original1日1IPアドレスあたり1 万 3,687 件
There were also 123 reported ransomware damage cases in Japan
【都ホテル 京都八条】Buffet restaurant Le Plaisir to hold a special buffet marking the appointment of its new head chef (Part 1)
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A buffet marking the appointment of new head chef Kazutaka Tanizume will be held at Le Plaisir, the buffet restaurant at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo, from Dec. 1, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2027.
This Christmas, even on a weekday, make preparations easy and have all the fun you want! The key is a “have-it-all” mindset: “skip the hassle of preparations and get all the fun.” ファミリーマート proposes “A Christmas at home with it all.”
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株式会社ファミリーマート announced that it will offer 66 types of Christmas products under the theme “A Christmas at home with it all,” based on the results of an awareness survey conducted in October 2026. With more people choosing to celebrate at home amid rising prices and the holiday falling on a weekday, the strategy responds to consumers seeking value, convenience and a satisfying experience while reducing the effort of preparations.
Facts
45th anniversary
A survey of 30,000 men and women nationwide
A diverse lineup of 66 products
“At-home Christmas dinner” (Note 1) accounted for 41.4%
far exceeding the 13.5% who said they would eat out for Christmas dinner (Note 2)
About 60% (59.4%) of those planning an at-home Christmas dinner said they would spend “less than ¥5,000”
Among those planning to eat out for Christmas dinner, about half (51.5%) said they would spend “¥5,000 or more”
The average budget was ¥5,378 for those celebrating at home
and ¥9,430 for those eating out
74.6% said “applies” or “somewhat applies”
The most popular response was “I want to buy a good Christmas cake without compromising on taste or brand” (35.1%)
followed by “I want to serve an authentic main meat dish, such as chicken or roast beef” (31.8%)
82.5% want all 3! (Note 3)
“I want to spend time enjoying relaxed conversation with family, friends or my partner” (55.3%)
【モクシー東京錦糸町】A Christmas night with gospel: Special live performance by Masashi Entani and The Sistafrees on December 25
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モクシー東京錦糸町, operated by マリオット・インターナショナル, will host a Christmas special live performance by gospel singer Masashi Entani and The Sistafrees on December 25, 2026.
Facts
Friday, December 25, 2026
20:00～20:30
Admission: Free
Please order at least 1 drink.
Spent about 6 years in the United States
Reached the Top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel chart
Opened on November 1, 2017
205 stylish and functional guest rooms
Companies mentioned：マリオット・インターナショナル、モクシー東京錦糸町、CONBRIO、JAPAN MASS CHOIR、Billboard、American Gospel Quartet Convention
Shinsaibashi PARCO will present “AVVA,” a new exhibition by C.O.L.O of COSMIC LAB, from November 13. The exhibition features a spatial audio installation with a circular LED screen measuring 20m in circumference and 18 ADAM Audio speakers, as well as works projected onto mist using Panasonic projectors. Admission is free.
A seminar titled “Data Center Strategies and Infrastructure Outlook in the AI Era,” featuring Shoya Kurata of フォーティエンスコンサルティング(株) and Akira Sugiyama of 1Finity(株), will be held on Monday, December 7, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will host a seminar on data center strategies and infrastructure in the AI era on December 7, 2026, with speakers from フォーティエンスコンサルティング and 1Finity.