Create a beautiful black space all the way to the ceiling, even in a bathroom with a beam
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Panasonic Housing Solutions will begin offering beam cutout components in Grace Black for its L-CLASS and MR series from Nov. 5, 2026. This makes it possible to create a coordinated black look all the way to the ceiling, even in bathrooms with beams.
Facts
Available from Nov. 5, 2026
L-CLASS +33,000 yen
MR +71,500 yen
L-CLASS +47,850 yen
MR +43,450 yen
A black ceiling was added to the lineup in December 2025
[Limited to the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament] “Sumo Goshuin” and “Hakata Sumo Mini Plates,” available only here, make their debut!
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公益財団法人福岡観光コンベンションビューロー（FCVB） will exhibit as the “Fukuoka City” booth at the product fair for the Grand Sumo November (Kyushu) Tournament, held at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center from Nov. 8 to 22, 2026. The booth will sell limited-edition goshuin stamps created in collaboration with 鳥飼八幡宮, Arita-yaki mini plates planned by Studio1156（株式会社くさび）, and sweets from 石村萬盛堂.
Facts
Original2026年11月8日（日）から22日（日）までの15日間
15 days
The fair has been exhibiting at this product fair for 4 consecutive years since 2023
バディネット completes construction of a grid-scale battery storage project (2MW/8MWh) in Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido
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株式会社バディネット announced that its grid-scale battery storage project (2MW/8MWh), built in Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido, was completed and handed over in September 2026.
株式会社KANNON opens new base, “Mie Branch,” in 桑名市, Mie Prefecture
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株式会社KANNON opened a new location, the Mie Branch, in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, in mid-October 2026. It is the first case of a startup attracting initiative promoted by 桑名市, and is based on the company’s long-standing collaboration with the city.
“Eat, enjoy, and support Noto.” Noto Robata on Tour, serving generous portions of Noto seafood, comes to Izumi, Osaka Prefecture!
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株式会社ハイリスク will hold “Noto Robata on Tour @ Izumi,” an event supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters, at Ecole Izumi in Izumi, Osaka Prefecture. Noto seafood will be served in a charcoal-grilled, self-service BBQ style, and part of the proceeds will be donated to disaster-stricken areas in 石川県.
“Broadcasting × security”: Partnering with security expert PUERTO to protect broadcast systems and networks as one
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株式会社ユニゾンシステムズ will begin offering security solutions for broadcasters, including ransomware countermeasures, in collaboration with its subsidiary 株式会社PUERTO. They plan to exhibit jointly at “Inter BEE 2026” in November 2026.
Facts
“Inter BEE 2026,” running from Wednesday, November 18, 2026
[Candid views from 1,000 men and women] 40% of women favor splitting the bill, yet 60% say there will be no second date if the man doesn’t pay on the first date! The reality of dating expenses
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A survey by 株式会社プラスエイト found that 40% of women favor splitting the bill, but 60% said there would be no second date if the man did not pay on the first date. While approximately 60% of men said they intended to pay all or more than their share, many women preferred to split the bill. The survey also found that grooming and sincerity affect how people are evaluated.
Facts
40% of women
Unmarried people in their 20s–40s: ① men / ② women
Former Hakuhodo executive officer Hiroshi Yamamoto joins Essen as an adviser, accelerating nationwide expansion of Fukuoka-born “rooftop signage” with 40 years of advertising industry expertise
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株式会社Essen has appointed former Hakuhodo executive officer Hiroshi Yamamoto as an adviser, effective October 1, 2026, to accelerate nationwide expansion of “WithDrive,” a rooftop signage business originating in Fukuoka.
Auction house Top Lot will hold its 24th wine auction in Toranomon, Tokyo, on November 28 and 29, 2026. Many prestigious labels, including DRC and ドメーヌ ルロワ, will be offered. The auction will feature 1,454 lots (2,919 bottles), with a total estimated minimum sale price of ¥249,335,000.
Marshall announces November live schedule for “KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE,” a project supporting independent live music venues
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As part of its “KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE” project supporting independent live music venues, Marshall Group announced a live music schedule for November 2026 at 4 venues in Tokyo. Admission is generally free.
Facts
1% of the purchase amount
More than 90 countries and regions worldwide
Approximately 800 passionate staff members
For more than 60 years
Companies mentioned：Marshall Group、Marshall、Marshall Japan
eSOL appointed chair of JASA’s SDx Platform Committee, leading efforts to establish and demonstrate a common architecture for next-generation SDx, led by SDV
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イーソル株式会社 has been appointed chair of JASA’s SDx Platform Committee and will lead efforts to establish and demonstrate a common architecture for next-generation SDx, led by SDV. It will also showcase technology and deliver a keynote at “EdgeTech+ 2026,” starting November 18.
Open the app and the first thing you see is that cat | AI cat-raising app “Meowster” completely revamps its home screen
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Meowster Innovations株式会社 has completely revamped the main screen of its AI cat-raising app “Meowster.” Features have been rearranged and converted into icons to create a UI that lets users focus on interacting with their cat.
Companies mentioned：Meowster Innovations株式会社、App Store、Google Play
Cool comfort and premium travel in Kyushu, Kanto, and Kansai: Book an on-site test ride of the full-spec golf cart “Royal Coach”
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株式会社三笠製作所 and MAM株式会社 are accepting requests for on-site test rides of the full-spec golf cart “Royal Coach” and OASIS-series heating and cooling systems that can be retrofitted to existing carts, in Kyushu (through 株式会社マルトク), Kanto, and Kansai. The initiative encourages consideration of installations to address summer heat in 2027 and winter cold.
HACCP-compliant! Smart temperature management solutions to be showcased at “Food Safety Japan 2026” [Taihei Kogyo]
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太平洋工業株式会社 will exhibit its HACCP-compliant smart temperature management solutions “e-WAVES” and “On Time” at “Food Safety Japan 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from November 11 to 13, 2026.
Mika Ninagawa Artist Book: Special Edition of mirror, mirror, mirror mika ninagawa Released
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A special edition bringing together Mika Ninagawa’s artist book mirror, mirror, mirror mika ninagawa and the exhibition opening on the same day will be released in a limited run of 20 copies on November 5. The project is being carried out by CCCアートラボ, TV Asahi, and afumi inc.
Facts
Published on March 13, 2026
Releasing on November 5
Limited to 20 copies
Exterior dimensions: W400✕D300✕H495mm
Orders open: November 5, 2026
Delivery: From May 2027
Exhibition dates: September 12–November 29, 2026
Admission: Adults 2000 yen
Attracted 250,000 visitors
Through March 21, 2027, from December 16, 2026
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCCアートラボ、株式会社テレビ朝日、afumi inc.、DDD ART、川口市立美術館、Rizzoli、Netflix、EiM、京都市京セラ美術館、グラン・パレ、bookshop M Co., Ltd.、光村推古書院、Palais de l'Archevêché、アシュモレアン博物館、北京時代美術館、台北現代美術館、edition.nord、neucitora、株式会社ラッキースター、山田写真製版所、Hand Saw Press Kyoto、N and R Foldings Japan、dipsy、光村推古書院株式会社
Carry piping-hot drinks every day with one of Japan’s best-in-class heat-retention capabilities. New nuanced colors arrive for the “Super-Insulating One-Touch Mug Bottle”
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株式会社アトラス, a company that plans, manufactures and sells stainless-steel tableware and kitchenware, began selling new colors of its “TEMPEAK Super-Insulating One-Touch Mug Bottle”—off-white, hazy pink and lavender gray—on November 4.
What is the requirement to create an actual transportation system management ledger? Free web seminar on key points, operational challenges and system responses to be held November 18
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株式会社ナブアシスト will hold a free web seminar on November 18, 2026, explaining the requirement to create an actual transportation system management ledger under the amended Logistics Act, operational challenges, and system responses using Navisia運送販売.
Free admission: Live performances by May J. and gift-making, too! Family-friendly hands-on event to be held in Haneda on November 22 and 23
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NPO法人Kids Future Passport will hold a family-friendly hands-on event, “こどもごちめし presents おいしいクリスマス〜おいしいを贈ろう,” at Haneda Airport Garden on November 22 and 23, with support from 公益財団法人JKA. The event will feature live performances by May J. and others, as well as workshops, and admission is free.
Facts
Original11月22日（日）・23日（月・祝）
Approximately 1.8 million total social media followers
A forest Christmas celebrating with loved ones and dogs at a private villa overlooking Mount Asama: Kitakaruizawa’s あさま空山望 to launch Christmas stay packages from December 1
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あさま空山望, a private villa in Kitakaruizawa operated by 合同会社空山望くらぶ, will begin offering a Christmas stay package that allows guests to bring their dogs from December 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy bouillabaisse and a special-course dinner at a villa overlooking Mount Asama, with perks including cakes for dogs and access to a dog run.
Facts
Reservations open November 5, 2026
Stays begin on December 1
Located in Kitakaruizawa at an elevation of 1100m
A vast property spanning more than 60,000㎡
An exclusive layout with just 16 villas
Presidential Suite “Polaris” (capacity: 8 guests): from 57,840 yen per person
Use IP intelligence and AI to identify suspicious access! Launch of “SURFPOINT™-Shield,” a service providing blocklists of IP addresses used in attacks
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株式会社Geolocation Technology has launched “SURFPOINT™-Shield,” a service providing blocklists of IP addresses used in attacks, powered by IP intelligence and AI.
Facts
Approximately 3.6 million lines of access logs
Reached 141,329 times in 1 month
There were 4,581 source IP addresses
Connections came from 64 countries and regions
Approximately 58% of these were classified as high risk
Media invitation: Shingo Kunieda, Homare Sawa, Mari Hoshino and other parents and children to attend “Doronko Paralinart Cup 2026” awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 18
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The awards ceremony for “Doronko Paralinart Cup 2026,” an art contest for people with disabilities sponsored by 社会福祉法人どろんこ会, will be held in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on November 18, 2026. A record 513 works were submitted, and Shingo Kunieda and Homare Sawa are among those scheduled to attend.
Turning research into products that reach the world: 18 years of pioneering the commercialization of microneedles from Kyoto
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Cosmed Pharmaceutical commercialized the world’s first dissolving microneedle cosmetics in 2008 and built annual production capacity of 100 million sheets over 18 years. In 2026, it received the Excellence Award at the “Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award” and is also developing medical devices.
Facts
18 years of manufacturing
November 12, 2008
2026
The 10th “Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award”
Several hundred microns long
0.02mm thick
Just 8 employees
3 factories in Kyoto City
ISO22716 (Cosmetics GMP)
Annual production capacity of 100 million sheets※2
A new outdoor habit: “taking your fragrance with you.” A dedicated pouch made with water-resistant material and a pocket for desiccants
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UNBY株式会社’s bag brand “AS2OV” and 神戸マッチ株式会社’s incense brand “hibi” will launch “hibi FIELD POUCH,” a jointly developed pouch featuring water resistance and a pocket for desiccants, in November 2026.
Facts
Price: 3,630 yen (tax included)
Water resistance: 8,500mm
Moisture permeability: 5,000–7,000g/㎡/24h
On sale from Saturday, November 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：UNBY株式会社、AS2OV、hibi 10MINUTES AROMA、神戸マッチ株式会社、UNBY GENERAL GOODS STORE
Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center West Building Street/Food Court “P.” wins Silver at the “Japan Spatial Design Award 2026”
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P., the West Building Street/food court at Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center, managed by 東神開発, won the Silver Award in the Food Space category of the Japan Spatial Design Award 2026.
クラウドシエン and AIアシュアランス apply the principles of the Hiroshima AI Process to a series of municipal AI evaluations—releasing 3 joint PoCs and an integrated PoC
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株式会社クラウドシエン and 株式会社AIアシュアランス have released the results of 3 joint PoCs and an integrated PoC evaluating the safety of AI use in municipal operations. Based on the principles of the Hiroshima AI Process, the evaluations covered decisions on whether to adopt AI responses, privacy protection, and management of the use of generated information. The results include experiments and formal verification conducted in October 2026.
Facts
3 technical evaluations (PoC: proof of concept)
24 generated responses from the OpenAI API
11 adopted
3 pending
10 rejected
110 cases with artificially introduced errors
46 cases using synthetic data and simulated destinations
Taking Japan-born J-Beauty to the world: Head beauty brand haru launches sales in the United States
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株式会社nijito has begun selling its head beauty brand haru in the United States. The kuro kami scalp series became available through Yami and TikTok Shop, e-commerce platforms specializing in Asian products, starting October 22, 2026, with the aim of raising awareness of J-Beauty.
Presents a value-creation model that meets society’s future expectations across 5 business areas: architectural design, building maintenance, education, farming, and regional co-creation
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株式会社類設計室 has published the first-ever Rui Report 2026, systematizing its value-creation model across 5 business areas—architectural design, building maintenance, education, farming, and regional co-creation—on the official website of 類設計室.
Garmin to launch the Descent X10 in mid-December, an entry-level model in the Descent series featuring a carefully selected range of essential diving functions
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ガーミンジャパン株式会社 will launch the Descent X10, an entry-level dive computer with a carefully selected range of essential diving functions, in mid-December 2026.
CARTA ZERO begins supporting ad delivery on ChatGPT ads and implementation of the Conversions API (CAPI)
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株式会社CARTA ZERO has begun supporting ad delivery on OpenAI’s ChatGPT ads and implementation of the Conversions API (CAPI). It will help improve ad performance through custom designs using server-side GTM and other tools, while reducing the risk of data loss caused by third-party cookie restrictions.
The Sport GOMI Koshien 2026 Miyagi Prefecture Tournament was held. Sendai Daiichi High School team Chabatake Tremolo won after a fierce contest! All 26 participants collected 26.82 kg of trash!
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The Sport GOMI Koshien 2026 Miyagi Prefecture Tournament, hosted by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and khb東日本放送, was held on October 12, and the Sendai Daiichi High School team Chabatake Tremolo took first place. The 26 participants collected a total of 26.82 kg of trash.
[Boosting sales leads] Increase response rates on your company website! 売買RHS adds prioritized listing display and insertion of member-exclusive properties
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株式会社博士.com added features to its 売買RHS website system for real estate companies on Nov. 5, 2026, enabling prioritized display of focus properties in listings and regular insertion of member-exclusive properties.
レーマン社 and abc社 sign agreement to develop a platform for recording and verifying the provenance of medical illustrations on a blockchain
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abc株式会社 and 株式会社レーマン have signed an outsourcing agreement to develop “LAIMAN TRUST,” a platform that uses blockchain to record and verify the provenance of medical illustrations.
ニーリー, operator of “Park Direct,” completes ¥6 billion Series C round led by Insight Partners
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株式会社ニーリー has completed a ¥6 billion Series C round led by Insight Partners and launched the new services “スキマ貸し,” “PDトランクルーム” and “Park Direct for Bicycle.”
Facts
¥6 billion in total
ARR has grown to more than 40 times its previous scale
Original2025年度には917億円超の市場規模
Japan has more than 50 million bicycles in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーリー、Insight Partners、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社、Keyrock Capital Management、日本政策投資銀行、価値総合研究所
Pursuing great taste and quality with authentic Italian ingredients and hand-stretched production in Vietnam: 2 new 成城石井 hand-stretched-dough pizzas go on sale Nov. 21 (Sat.)!
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株式会社成城石井 will launch 2 chilled pizzas on Nov. 21, made with Italian ingredients and using a hand-stretching method in Vietnam.
For beginners: “An Introduction to IT Infrastructure in the Age of AI and Cloud,” a one-volume guide to the big picture of IT infrastructure, goes on sale Nov. 5
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株式会社BFT will publish “An Introduction to IT Infrastructure in the Age of AI and Cloud” through インプレス on Nov. 5, 2026. Aimed at new engineers, the introductory book covers everything from the fundamentals to the use of generative AI. It is priced at ¥2,640 and runs 320 pages.
Shopify announces domestic sales trends for October 2026
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Shopify Japan announced domestic sales trends in Japan for October 2026. As the seasons changed, sales grew for products related to sleep environments, such as bed sheets and mattresses, and autumn leisure products, including insoles, water bottles, golf gear and tents.
Facts
+146.4% month on month
+86.9% month on month
+80.4% month on month
+68.1% month on month
+45.7% month on month
+45.3% month on month
+44.7% month on month
+44.1% month on month
+27.8% month on month
＋30.8％
Companies mentioned：Shopify、Shopify Japan株式会社、DAISO、生活の木、ニッセン、KANADEMONO、PAUL & JOE
The fragrance nomad who keeps traveling on your skin, “Une Nuit Nomade (ユヌ ニュイ ノマド),” launches in earnest on Nov. 12 (Thu.); 6 scents inspired by destinations around the world arrive
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NOSE SHOP will launch the French niche fragrance brand “Une Nuit Nomade” in earnest from Nov. 12, 2026. The lineup includes 6 eau de parfums inspired by 6 places around the world and a discovery set.
First time at 近鉄百貨店和歌山店! A gathering of astonishingly realistic craftsmanship! “Food Sample Exhibition 2026 in Wakayama” opens Nov. 12 (Thu.)
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“Food Sample Exhibition 2026 in Wakayama” will be held for the first time at 近鉄百貨店和歌山店 from Nov. 12, 2026. The event will feature competition entries by 株式会社いわさき, workshops and merchandise sales.
[カンデオホテルズ Restaurant] Last year’s hugely popular winter-only buffet returns! “THE C's SKY DINING Winter Buffet 2026” to be held
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株式会社カンデオ・ホスピタリティ・マネジメント will hold the winter-only buffet “THE C's SKY DINING Winter Buffet 2026” at the restaurant “THE C's SKY DINING” inside カンデオホテルズ大阪ザ・タワー from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027.
Expanding partnerships with commercial real estate brokerage firms. Launching a “Commercial Real Estate and Business Growth Support Package” to support companies from property brokerage through business improvement for tenants
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株式会社ルミッション will launch its “Commercial Real Estate and Business Growth Support Package” on Nov. 5, 2026, in partnership with commercial real estate brokerage firms, offering support from property brokerage through business improvement for tenant companies.
A minimalist design in 2 colors that blends into its surroundings, with an adjustable faucet direction: ミラタップ’s first original freestanding faucet, 《ウォルム》, goes on sale Nov. 5, 2026 (Thu.)
[Free admission] OsakaCitySC to hold a blind soccer and walking football experience event for elementary school students and their families on Dec. 5!
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OsakaCitySC will hold a free blind soccer and walking football experience event for elementary school students and their families in Higashisumiyoshi, Osaka, on Dec. 5, 2026. Players from 大阪ダイバンズ will also take part. The event aims to promote understanding of diversity and交流.
pierre cardin golf to hold “pierre cardin golf 2026 AUTUMN / WINTER POP-UP STORE” at Estnation Futako-Tamagawa.
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A pop-up store for pierre cardin golf, whose trademark rights are held by MN Inter-Fashion, will be held at Estnation Futako-Tamagawa from Nov. 3 to 9, 2026.
The “three-piece model,” to elevate your Coming-of-Age Day look, launches Nov. 6 from the popular “WIDE PANTS SUIT” line, which has exceeded 200% of its sales target.
“ヨルノヨ × Christmas Gate 2026” arrives at Shinko Central Square, the gateway to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! The free Yorunoyo-linked event, themed around the popular “forest” from last year, has been further expanded.
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Original株式会社横浜赤レンガは、2026年11月20日から12月25日まで『Christmas Market in 横浜赤レンガ倉庫』を開催し、入場無料の『ヨルノヨ × Christmas Gate 2026』を新港中央広場に設置。北海道・十勝から届いた高さ約8mの生木ツリーや18店舗のマケット、キッズガーデンなどを展開し、『ヨルノヨ 2026』や近隣イベントと連携する。
There’s a reason professionals keep choosing this milk. The second TV commercial in the “OHAYO Milk” series begins airing Thursday, Nov. 5.
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OHAYO Dairy Products will begin airing the second TV commercial in its “OHAYO Milk” series, “Why Renowned Establishments Choose It,” featuring barista 下山修正, in the Okayama and Kagawa areas from Nov. 5, 2026.
A special experience: admiring the “supermoon” on Christmas Eve. Supporting the stay plan at 東京プリンスホテル, “Tokyo Moonlight Christmas～東京タワーとスーパームーンが彩るクリスマスナイト～.”
ショーメ will offer its “CHAUMET（ショーメ） Holiday Stickers” on LINE for a limited time during the 2026 holiday season. Designed by illustrator foxco, the stickers will be available through Dec. 27, 2026.
Originalこの冬はCLIL（クリル）学習で楽しみながら英語力UP！ 明光キッズe「WINTER SCHOOL 2026」開催 オリジナルストーリーを通じて、英語で考え、伝える力を育む冬の特別プログラム
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Meiko Kids e, operated by 株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン, will hold its winter-only program “WINTER SCHOOL 2026” from Dec. 24, 2026, to Jan. 8, 2027. Using the CLIL learning method, the program fosters English-language thinking and communication skills through original stories.
Smartcamp to hold “Information Systems and Security FUTURE CONFERENCE 2027 Winter in Tokyo” at Toranomon Hills on Jan. 22
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スマートキャンプ株式会社 will hold “Information Systems and Security FUTURE CONFERENCE 2027 Winter in Tokyo” for the first time at Toranomon Hills Forum on Jan. 22, 2027.
FROGMAN: “Honestly, I want to stop already.” Yet the annual fall anime “The Secret Society Eagle Talon” has continued for 14 years! Latest installment “Poipon 18” surpasses 420,000 views
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株式会社ディー・エル・イー announced that “Poipon 18,” the latest installment in the regular short anime “Poipon” series from the anime “The Secret Society Eagle Talon,” has surpassed 420,000 views on YouTube. The series has garnered more than 5.2 million views in total, and director FROGMAN commented, “Honestly, I want to stop already,” while continuing to produce it every year to coincide with the iPhone launch.
【Shibuya】“KOMEHYO SHIBUYA 3rd Anniversary Festival”: 10-day limited event! From 11/14
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KOMEHYO SHIBUYA, operated by 株式会社コメ兵, will hold the “KOMEHYO SHIBUYA 3rd Anniversary Festival” from Nov. 14 to 23, 2026, to mark its 3rd anniversary. Events include a pop-up featuring Karl Lagerfeld-related items and a collaboration with illustrator KOTOK.
ラフォーレ原宿 will hold “LAFORET CHRISTMAS 2026” from Nov. 27 to Dec. 25, with approximately 60 stores in the complex offering items themed around “a reward for yourself.” Numerous new and limited-time shops will also open, including W CONCEPT’s first store in Japan and a pop-up store tied up with HoneyWorks.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 27
Through Friday, Dec. 25
Approximately 60 stores in the complex
Purchases of ¥1,000 or more (tax included)
Reservations of ¥30,000 or more (tax included)
Purchases of ¥10,000 or more (tax included)
Purchases of ¥5,000 or more (tax included)
Approximately 34 stores in the complex
Purchases of ¥3,000 or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社、ラフォーレ原宿、W CONCEPT、S / île、chloma、HoneyWorks、Pas à Pas、ツクネントーイ、KAZUYO NAKATANI ceramics、MEGMIURA WARDROBE、BASE MARK、BASE CALM、52 BY HIKARUMATSUMURA、LEPO TOKYO、SORIN、MILK MILK MILK!、ovgo Baker Meiji St.、STREET CHUR
CINC launches “CINC Certified Partner Program” for AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO/AIO) consulting
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株式会社CINC has launched the “CINC Certified Partner Program” in the field of AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO/AIO) consulting, partnering with external specialists and businesses.
【Case Study】坂本軌道工業株式会社 adopts “DARWING WELLNESS PARTNER” to promote health without relying on individual effort
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 has introduced its corporate health management support service “DARWING WELLNESS PARTNER” at 坂本軌道工業株式会社. The service is intended to reduce the physical burden on workers at railway track maintenance sites and help them maintain their health.
More than 600 brands participating, the most ever! Annual cosmetics extravaganza “@cosme BEAUTY DAY” to be held
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株式会社アイスタイル announced that “@cosme BEAUTY DAY” will be held from Dec. 1 to 3, 2026. A record-high total of more than 600 brands will participate, with offers including points back on all purchases and sales of limited-edition items.
Facts
More than 150 brands sponsoring for the first time
@cosme BEAUTY DAY’s first in-person preview event, “@cosme Presents BEAUTY DAY MARCHE 2026,” confirmed!
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株式会社アイスタイル announced that “@cosme Presents BEAUTY DAY MARCHE 2026,” an in-person preview event for @cosme BEAUTY DAY, will be held at WITH HARAJUKU in Harajuku, Tokyo, from Nov. 21 to 23. About 300 items will be on display, and reservations on a first-come, first-served basis will open on Nov. 5.
All of Harajuku and Omotesando will become a place to discover Beauty! “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026” will offer promotions at 32 spots and host the “Beauty Walk Quest” stamp rally
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“Tokyo Beauty Week 2026,” planned and operated by 株式会社アイスタイル, will be held in the Harajuku and Omotesando area from Nov. 18 to 24, 2026, with promotions at 32 spots and the “Beauty Walk Quest” stamp rally.
Facts
32 locations in total
7 days
¥3,000 (before tax) or more
The first 20 people each day
First 100 people
28 locations in total
5 stamps
10 stamps
15 or more stamps
Up to 3 times
¥2,570
5,500 yen
22,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスタイル、Tokyo Beauty Week実行委員会、ANNA SUI COSMETICS、LULUTI、浅草茶屋たばねのし、ラフォーレ原宿、WITH HARAJUKU、アテニア、花王、KANEBO、コスメデコルテ、THE ANSWER、SHISEIDO、CEZANNE、ｄプログラム、マキアージュ、Ulike、Anua、オルビス、キャンメイク、Curél、KATE、THE MYTOL、The Ordinary、SOFINA、FAS、EUTHYMOL、SK-II、AESTURA、Ｎ organic、シェルクルール、FANCL、LANEIGE、ルルルン、RMK、ウェザーニュース、@cosme、あじかん、太陽化学/タイヨーラボ、つの食品、meiji Cacao Beauté、森永製菓、Cycle.me、@cosme+、よしもと、コスメ県SAGA、@cosme TOKYO
【シェーキーズ】Pizza buffet menu revamped! 6 new items arrive under the theme “SHAKEY’S ALL-DAY PIZZA PARTY!”
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Pizza restaurant シェーキーズ, part of ロイヤルグループ, will revamp its pizza buffet menu on Oct. 28, 2026, adding 6 new items under the theme “SHAKEY’S ALL-DAY PIZZA PARTY!”
Facts
From Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
17 classic pizzas in all
All シェーキーズ locations (13 locations)
Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1954
Opened its first location in Japan in Akasaka in 1973
【Booking online is recommended for year-end parties!】Attention party organizers! Get 10% off your 串カツ田中 year-end party with an early-bird offer!
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串カツ田中, operated by 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス, is offering an early-bird year-end party deal with 10% off the bill to customers who book a December party course through its website from November through Dec. 30.
Facts
10% off
¥4,000 (¥4,400 including tax)
¥5,000 (¥5,500 including tax)
More than 50 drink varieties
Established: March 20, 2002
Capital: 300 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、串カツ田中、株式会社ピソラ、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TA.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB
“Compass for HR Leaders,” a radio program from ラジオNIKKEI, オトバンク and 日本の人事部; November guest: Yuki Azuma, CHRO of コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン
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株式会社オトバンク will welcome Yuki Azuma, CHRO of コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン, as the November guest on “Compass for HR Leaders,” a radio program it broadcasts jointly with ラジオNIKKEI.
Smartplus Credit offers shopping credit through furniture and appliance subscription service “subsclife by TOKYOROOMS”
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株式会社スマートプラスクレジット has begun offering shopping credit through “subsclife by TOKYOROOMS,” a furniture and appliance subscription service operated by 株式会社ソーシャルインテリア. Customers can now pay in installments, while businesses can streamline billing operations and secure funding.
Facts
Shopping credit extended in 2025 totaled ¥11.4523 trillion
¥9.1926 trillion in 2022
Up approximately 25% from ¥9.1926 trillion in 2022
Nikon and RED to exhibit together at “Inter BEE 2026,” one of Japan’s largest comprehensive media events
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株式会社ニコン, its subsidiary RED Digital Cinema, and 株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” a comprehensive media event held at Makuhari Messe starting Nov. 18, 2026. The Nikon booth will showcase products including the Nikon ZR and RED V-RAPTOR XE, with a focus on the “Z CINEMA” series, unveil cinema lens mockups, and demonstrate workflows for broadcasting.
Facts
2026
Nov. 18
Nov. 20
Released in October 2025
Released in September 2025
Announced on Nov. 4
HALL 8 No. 8319
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニコン、RED Digital Cinema, Inc.、RED、株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン、一般社団法人 電子情報技術産業協会
Snow Peak’s large 2-room shelter “Land Lock” gets its first-ever Alpen-exclusive special-edition model!
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株式会社アルペン will release “Land Lock Ivory Black Frame Edition,” an Alpen-exclusive model of the large 2-room shelter “Land Lock,” as the first installment in a special-edition project with outdoor brand Snow Peak.
[Matsue College of Technology] Holds special lecture by 東京科学大学 vice president (former director-general of the Chugoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)
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松江工業高等専門学校 held a special lecture on October 23, with 林揚哲, vice president of 東京科学大学, as the speaker. Approximately 200 students attended and learned about global careers and entrepreneurship.
Facts
Reiwa 8, October 23
Approximately 200 students, faculty and staff
1964
5-year integrated education
June 1961
5 departments
2-year advanced course
Approximately 220 graduates and program completers each year
アットホーム Purchase and Neighborhood Rankings: Fukuoka Prefecture Edition
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アットホーム株式会社 announced the アットホーム Purchase and Neighborhood Rankings: Fukuoka Prefecture Edition, based on page views for residential properties for sale on the real estate information website アットホーム. Kitakyushu's Yahatanishi Ward ranked first overall, while Fukuoka's Hakata Ward ranked first for singles and Chuo Ward ranked first for couples.
バナナ・リパブリック unveils Art of Living -Featuring OSAKA, showcasing Osaka culture and lifestyle ahead of Shinsaibashi store opening
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バナナ・リパブリック has unveiled Art of Living -Featuring OSAKA, introducing 3 groups of Osaka creators, and launched sales of its HOLIDAY 2026 collection to mark the opening of its Shinsaibashi store in October 2026.
Facts
Shinsaibashi store, which opened in October 2026
Starting Thursday, October 29
3 groups of creators
バナナ・リパブリック Shinsaibashi opened in Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street on October 1, 2026
[ロイズ] Winter-limited strawberry sweets arrive! New products including Strawberry & Crumble Chocolat go on sale November 4 for a limited time and in limited quantities.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will launch 3 types of winter-limited strawberry sweets on November 4, 2026, for a limited time and in limited quantities.
[How children spend their days off] Ski lessons for elementary school students, with intensive instruction to help beginners and experienced skiers alike pass the SAJ certification test!
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株式会社プラスワン教育, a subsidiary of 株式会社リソー教育グループ, offers a ski school for elementary school students through its subsidiary STS. Its intensive instruction aimed at helping students pass the SAJ certification test and small class sizes have earned positive reviews.
Break the winter vacation routine. Experience celebrations and traditional games from around the world in English! Kids Duo® English-language after-school program holds Winter School
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Kids Duo®, the English-language after-school program operated by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, will hold Winter School starting December 14, 2026. The program offers activities aimed at breaking the winter vacation routine and providing cross-cultural experiences.
Facts
A nationwide network of more than 210 schools
Held for a limited time starting Monday, December 14, 2026
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027
Original1日最大10時間のプチ留学体験
Extended care available until 20:30
Ages 3 through sixth grade
Sixth grade
Currently operates approximately 2,400 or more classrooms※ in Japan and overseas
Supports the learning of more than 138,000 children※
H&M launches its 2026 Holiday collection, themed around romance and innovation.
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H&M has launched its 2026 Holiday collection. The collection, themed around romance and innovation, features womenswear inspired by the Jazz Age in 1920s Paris, menswear with outdoor influences, and traditional childrenswear.
[ABC-MART exclusive] The 3rd exclusive model created by store staff at LUMINE! PATRICK launches all 3 styles of LUMINE Limited
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ABCマート will launch all 3 styles of its exclusive LUMINE Limited sneakers, developed with French sneaker brand PATRICK, on November 5, 2026. Created by staff at LUMINE stores around the theme of natur (nature), the collection includes 3 models: NEVADA-LMN, DEAN-LMN and LIVERPOOL-LMN.
[Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise] Enjoy illuminations unique to Sea Paradise every night! Special Christmas events featuring the animals, too! Seaparadise Christmas
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株式会社横浜八景島 will hold the Christmas event Seaparadise Christmas at 横浜・八景島シーパラダイス from November 14, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Special programs will include the immersive nighttime performance LIGHTIA～七色のキセキ～, the 8m-tall LIGHTIA Crystal Tree illumination display, and a Cape penguin parade.
Launches 8 models, including the Satera LBP741Ci, featuring a divided fixing system and high-chroma toner, to boost operational efficiency in distribution, retail and other industries with fast, high-quality printing on small-format paper
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キヤノン will begin sequentially launching 8 models, including the A4 color laser printer “Satera LBP741Ci,” which uses a split-fixing system and high-chroma toner, from Nov. 12, 2026. The models will help improve operational efficiency in distribution and retail through high-speed, high-quality printing on small paper.
株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー announced that it will bring back パステル Celeo Hachioji on Nov. 26, 2026. The signature Smooth Pudding has been revamped, and a limited-edition set will be sold to mark the opening.
The company’s own content becomes an AI that “serves customers”! GetNavi web officially launches an AI chatbot
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング will officially launch a generative AI-powered chatbot on its media outlet GetNavi web in November 2026, providing users with its accumulated article archive in a conversational format. It also plans to offer the solution to other companies.