On-the-ground report from “HR Tech Conference 2026” in Las Vegas released
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株式会社ハッカズーク has released a report on its participation in the “HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026” in Las Vegas. The report covers the deeper integration of AI into HR operations, including system layering through A2A integration, examples of automated recruitment processes, and the keynote by Anthropic.
FreeiD, a facial recognition ID platform developed by DXYZ, a subsidiary of ミガロホールディングス, will be introduced at 大和地所レジデンス’ new condominium “ザ・ヴェレーナグラン横浜.”
“Fluffy body, barely holding it together mentally”: Thai-born character “Kolderdog,” from the edge of the scene, makes its Japan debut in winter 2026
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日販アイ・ピー・エス株式会社 will begin selling merchandise featuring the Thai character “Kolderdog” in Japan in winter 2026, with a limited-time sale at the Ryogoku cafe “Kad Kokoa” starting November 27.
Facts
Winter 2026
33 varieties in total
Nov. 27, 2026
Dec. 6
3,905 yen
1,650 yen each
440 yen each
1,485 yen each
1,760 yen
2,200 yen
Original１億円
83 people
Companies mentioned：日販アイ・ピー・エス株式会社、Kad Kokoa Chocolate & Baked Sweets、centralwOrld、Garcon Dept、ODS Store
Interview about 株式会社スマイル企画’s adoption of “M&A Sourcing AI” released
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株式会社ハジメバ has released an interview about 株式会社スマイル企画’s adoption of M&A Sourcing AI. The company cut its initial review time from approximately 15 hours to approximately 3 hours per month, improving operational efficiency and accelerating decision-making.
Givery releases “Soft Skills and Mindset Standards 2026,” defining the soft skills required in the AI era
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株式会社ギブリー has released “Soft Skills and Mindset Standards 2026,” a framework for soft skills required in the AI era, and begun offering an AI interview-based skills assessment aligned with the standards.
Facts
Original現在の労働者に求められるスキルの約4割（39%）が変化すると予測されています
Objectively visualize soft skills across 10 categories
Defined through 30 evaluation criteria
Each category is rated on a 5-point scale
More than 650 companies have adopted the service
More than 1 million skilled talent records
A track record of more than 10,000 test and educational content items
Supported a cumulative total of 4,000 companies
Supported more than 1,000 companies in the generative AI field
Experience the colors and comfort created by 3D printing in store. Products from lifestyle brand QUQU arrive at STARAY stores [APPLE TREE株式会社]
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APPLE TREE株式会社 began selling products from 株式会社積彩's lifestyle brand QUQU and 3D-printed footwear brand STARAY on Nov. 6, 2026, at STARAY Yurakucho Marui and Namba Parks stores, as well as online.
バーガーキング® surpasses 400 locations nationwide! Opens its first location in Fukushima Prefecture! A total of 16 new locations are opening at once from November through mid-December, including イオンモール伊達店 in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, opening Nov. 27! Accelerating expansion toward 600 stores in 2028!
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株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン opened 16 new locations nationwide between November and mid-December 2026, bringing the number of バーガーキング® locations nationwide to more than 401. The company is accelerating expansion toward a goal of 600 stores by the end of 2028.
[Industry-academia collaboration] High school girls spearhead a film promotion campaign — 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール × 松竹株式会社
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渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール and 松竹株式会社 carried out an industry-academia collaboration project to promote the animated film “To You Who Are in a Place Farther Away Than Anywhere Else.” A student organizing committee planned and ran a preview screening and shared posts on social media as part of promotional activities ahead of the film's release.
Kyoto's SOAN aims to be a “small design museum of food culture.” “A Laboratory for Exploring Deliciousness,” designed to offer new ways to encounter food culture, is now open.
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SOAN, operated by 一般社団法人リリース, opened in November 2025 and aims to be a “small design museum of food culture.” As “A Laboratory for Exploring Deliciousness,” the facility offers a place to explore food culture through 4 entry points: FOOD, TOOLS, LEARNING, and JOURNEY. The LEARNING series, in particular, features multiple travel programs.
STELLA launches Narrative, a workspace where AI agents and people create documents together
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株式会社STELLA launched Narrative on Nov. 6, 2026, a workspace where AI agents and people collaborate to create documents. The Mac app is free for basic use, connects to Claude Code and Codex, and supports creating and editing slide decks as well as exporting them to PowerPoint and PDF.
Turn your child's “I want this” into a presentation. App for elementary school students “ライロジ” officially launches on Nov. 1
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株式会社Space R officially launched ライロジ, an app for elementary school students focused on critical thinking and financial education, on Nov. 1, 2026. It also became available on Nov. 6 of the same year to members of the employee benefits service operated by 株式会社リロクラブ.
See, touch, experience, and discover future careers! Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Factory Tours & Hands-on Learning: Monozukuri Experience Workshops” for 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students and their guardians
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東京都職業能力開発協会 will hold “Monozukuri Experience Workshops,” offering factory tours and hands-on learning in 3 courses: traditional crafts, metalworking, and food, for 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students and their guardians. Participation is free.
“The 33-Year-Old Single Female Knight Captain.” to be adapted into an anime in celebration of its 10th anniversary! Commemorative music video also released
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デジタル職人株式会社 announced that BookLive's manga series “The 33-Year-Old Single Female Knight Captain.” will be adapted into an anime to mark the 10th anniversary of its serialization. The announcement will be accompanied by the release of a logo and character designs, a commemorative music video, and the launch of official social media accounts.
AI animation production service “POPPIXS アニメ版” releases video and audio reference features
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ユーナメディアパートナー株式会社 released video and audio reference features for its AI animation production service “POPPIXS アニメ版” on Nov. 5, 2026, and will give 500 coins to new registrants.
[Maple Chogokin, Dandy Sakano, Sugi-chan, and Go☆Jas appear] Report on the “Let's Recycle Ink Project” announcement event
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ジット株式会社 held a project announcement event on Oct. 20, 2026, to mark “Recycling Day.” Its ambassadors, Maple Chogokin, and comedian guests appeared to share the company's recycling initiatives and history.
Facts
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10th anniversary of the advertising contract
A product first developed and commercialized worldwide by ジット in 1997
Ranked No. 1 in domestic production volume for ジット in 2010
[First in Oyama] バーガーキング to open on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026; indoor kids' playland to open in spring 2027
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バーガーキング will open on Nov. 30, 2026, at Oyama Harvest Walk, a shopping center in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, owned by 日本都市ファンド投資法人. An indoor kids' playland, Kids Land, will also open in spring 2027.
Workplace policies alone cannot prevent people from leaving jobs to pursue fertility treatment. Understanding and support at work are essential to balancing work and fertility treatment.
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A survey conducted by メルクバイオファーマ found that workplace understanding and support systems are more important than formal policies in balancing fertility treatment and work.
株式会社ハッピースマイル to exhibit at “NIJIN Education Expo 2026”
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株式会社ハッピースマイル will exhibit at “NIJIN Education Expo 2026,” to be held on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. The event, hosted by 株式会社NIJIN, is an education co-creation event that connects children's individuality and potential with society. ハッピースマイル will showcase photographs, hold workshops and feature presentations by child PR ambassadors to promote the value of its photo sales platform service, “みんなのおもいで .com.”
行岡病院, operated by the Social Medical Corporation Yukioka Medical Research Society, held its first in-hospital Halloween event on Oct. 30, 2026, bringing patients, staff and local residents together.
[Tokyo's 2nd location] ドラゴンホットポット Roppongi to hold grand opening on Monday, Nov. 16! Half-price campaign for 3 days to celebrate the opening!
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Roppongi, the Tokyo 2nd location of the spicy hot pot specialty restaurant ドラゴンホットポット, operated by 株式会社D.H, will hold its grand opening on Nov. 16, 2026. A half-price campaign will run for 3 days to celebrate the opening.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Available for 3 days only
More than 100 ingredients available at all times
Sold by weight at the regular price of 4 yen per 1 g
Abilive launches support for attracting South Korean visitors using the South Korean search portal “NAVER”
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株式会社アビリブ will launch a visitor-attraction support service in November 2026 for accommodation providers and tourism businesses, using South Korean bloggers through the South Korean search portal “NAVER.”
NANKAI NEXT Ventures (NANKAI Group CVC) invests in 株式会社パブリックコネクト
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NANKAI NEXT Ventures株式会社 has invested in 株式会社パブリックコネクト, which operates “PUBLIC CONNECT,” a recruitment platform for government agencies and local authorities.
Companies mentioned：NANKAI NEXT Ventures株式会社、株式会社NANKAI、株式会社パブリックコネクト
A gentle heart design joins the signet ring shaped from a pet's noseprint
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合同会社imprimo will launch a new heart-shaped signet ring design for its “Noseprint Memorial Ring,” made using a mold of a pet's noseprint, on Nov. 6, 2026.
Learn about “impact employment,” a new way to secure talent in an era of labor shortages
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株式会社キャリア・マム and 一般社団法人グラミン日本 will hold a free seminar on “impact employment” in Nagoya on Nov. 12, 2026. The seminar aims to address labor shortages in Aichi Prefecture and support the hiring of a diverse range of workers, including single parents and seniors.
＼“Clean Dental” gum disease prevention brand／Making oral care a more familiar topic: Launch of the “Let's Talk for the Future! Toothbrushing Project” in conjunction with “Good Teeth Day” on Nov. 8
“アルペンザルツ” and “メグレスプレーホイップクリーム” Ingredients Shine in Gourmet Experience: Double Giveaway Campaign Now Underway!
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SKWイーストアジア株式会社 will run a double giveaway campaign offering gourmet experiences that bring out the natural flavors of “アルペンザルツ” and “メグレスプレーホイップクリーム” from Nov. 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
[Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi] Fall Renewal—〈アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ〉 Opens This Fall with More Tokai Region-Exclusive Sweets!
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株式会社名古屋三越 will open 〈アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ〉, a chocolate specialty shop from France, on the first basement floor on Nov. 16, 2026. The shop will offer sweets and soft-serve ice cream exclusive to the Tokai region as part of the store’s fall renewal.
大分銀行 expands use of POWER EGG following document management system renewal
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大分銀行 adopted POWER EGG from ディサークル株式会社 in conjunction with the renewal of its document management system and is expanding its use of workflows and web databases. A presentation was given at FIT2026, and an archived stream is available.
Recho wins Excellence Award in 九電グループ Open Innovation Program 2026 “Inspiration and Co-Creation”
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株式会社Recho, which provides AI contact center services for enterprises, won the Excellence Award in “九電グループ Open Innovation Program 2026: Inspiration and Co-Creation,” organized by 九電グループ, including Kyushu Electric Power.
Preply’s first annual “Learning Outcomes Report” finds 75% of Japanese learners feel “pressed to study but don’t feel they are making progress”
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According to Preply’s first annual “Learning Outcomes Report,” 75% of Japanese learners said they feel pressed to study but do not feel they are making progress. The report found that while AI use is growing, learners tend to place greater trust in a combination of AI and human expertise.
Facts
75% of Japanese learners
covering more than 5,000 working adults
50% of Japanese learners
78% of Japanese learners
remained at 10%
71% of Japanese respondents
54% of Japanese respondents
85% of working adults in Japan
72% of Japanese respondents
47% of respondents
36％
93% of respondents in Japan
our more than 150,000 tutors worldwide
AI use reached 87% among Gen Z and millennials
71% among Gen Z
56% among Gen X
57% among Gen Z
40% among Gen X
68% among Gen Z
38% among Gen X
31% among Gen Z
93% in both Argentina and Poland
42% in Argentina
50% in the United States
54% in the United Kingdom
the global average of 41%
In Germany, 33% cited their interests as a reason
28% cited improving their work performance
in Poland, the figures were 30% each
a similar trend at 25%
23% in the United States cited their personal interests
AlgaleX Representative Daichi Takada to Speak at “SKS JAPAN 2026” on Nov. 7, Discussing Retail’s New Role Through a Food Tech Lens
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Daichi Takada, representative of 株式会社AlgaleX, will speak at the food tech conference “SKS JAPAN 2026,” to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2026, and discuss the new role of retail.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
the session starting at 10:45
more than 200 restaurants and retailers in Japan and overseas
more than 40 sessions
Companies mentioned：株式会社AlgaleX、SKS JAPAN 2026、株式会社UnlocX、The Spoon、株式会社門崎、格之進、株式会社ミナト、室町三井ホール&カンファレンス、COREDO室町テラス
[Shogakukan JS Research Institute] Survey explores entertainment trends among elementary school girls! Ren Meguro takes the top spot in 2 rankings: “Celebrity I’d like as an older brother” and “Favorite idol.” Kanna Hashimoto ranks No. 1 in the “Face I’d Like to Have” ranking
Taka-Q to renovate 17 existing stores under new brand “T/Q,” offering office casual wear centered on coordinated sets
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株式会社タカキュー will sequentially renovate 17 existing stores under the new brand “T/Q” starting in November 2026, offering office casual wear centered on coordinated sets.
カリフォルニアプルーン協会 will exhibit at the fruit festival “Bunkasai 2026,” to be held in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, on November 7 and 8, 2026, distributing tasting samples and selling sweets at the Toka-do booth.
Bluefield Energy wins contract for FIP conversion and aggregation at Fukuoka Jisho’s solar power plant in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Bluefield Energy株式会社 has signed a contract to convert the solar power plant owned by 福岡地所株式会社 in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, from the FIT system to the FIP system and provide aggregation services.
Facts
The renewable energy-wide output curtailment rate on mainland Kyushu is expected to be about 6.9% in fiscal 2026
The new rules are expected to take effect in Kyushu in fiscal 2027
As of 2024, the FIP share of solar power generation stood at just 0.8%
There is a significant gap with the 2030 target of 25.5% set by the industry association (JPEA).
株式会社ロビット exhibited at the “New Technology Creation Exchange 2026: Technology and Product Exhibition,” held at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe from October 22 to 23, 2026, showcasing its AI visual inspection solution “TESRAY G Series” and custom development initiatives.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
More than 200 companies
Detecting abnormalities in an instant—0.1 seconds
Assessing the degree of deformation and damage on a 4-level scale
[GRANDUO Tachikawa] Christmas cakes from Tama patissiers gather for the season! Reservations open for “Christmas CAKE COLLECTION 2026”
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GRANDUO Tachikawa, operated by JR East Retail Development, will begin accepting Christmas cake reservations on November 4, 2026. The lineup will include limited-edition cakes by Tama patissiers and the “PETIT GATEAU COLLECTION 100,” with same-day sales also planned at the stores.
Donating part of the proceeds from paid shopping bags purchased by customers to support environmental conservation organizations
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Welcia Holdings Group announced that 5 group companies donated part of the proceeds from paid shopping bag sales in fiscal 2025 to 14 environmental conservation organizations.
MI-6株式会社 has published a case study on the adoption of miHub® by 大成ファインケミカル株式会社. The platform supports researcher-led, data-driven research and development, helping the company reduce the number of prototypes by about 43% and shorten the development period by 9 months in its development of biomass acrylic resin.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Staple、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、門司築興共同事業体、北九州市、三井物産、国鉄、JR九州、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、松田平田設計、株式会社YMFG ZONEプラニング、SOIL Nihonbashi Hotel、Portside Inn Hakodate、WAKA WAKA、Hammer Museum、MOCA、Karimoku Research Center
[2026 Survey on Data Readiness and AI Adoption at Japanese Companies] About 80% say their business data is “well prepared,” while only 3.7% report “no issues”; just 10.0% can link almost all data across customer dimensions
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According to “Japan AI Operations Report 2026 Autumn,” published by 株式会社Mer, a survey on data readiness and AI adoption at companies with 100 or more employees found that about 80% (79.1%) said their business data was “well prepared,” while only 3.7% reported “no issues,” and just 10.0% of companies could link data across customer dimensions. In addition, 81.0% plan to increase AI investment, but investment in building data infrastructure stands at just 27.2%.
Core-Business株式会社 will launch its 2026 year-end gift campaign on “とれたてねっと” starting November 9, offering 5% off eligible products such as branded beef and dried fish.
First look at a new product scheduled to go on sale in 2027! Soulware, developer of kintone integration products, to exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026”
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株式会社ソウルウェア will exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on November 12 and 13, 2026, demonstrating a new product planned for sale in 2027 and its existing plugins “Repoton” and “Cream.”
Held at BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR locations nationwide! “Autumn Fair” for 2 days only, November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday)
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ブックオフコーポレーション will hold an “Autumn Fair” for 2 days only, Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, at BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores nationwide. The campaign will issue receipt coupons worth 10 yen for every 50 yen spent on all merchandise.
Facts
For 2 days only, Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.), 2026
For every 50 yen spent
A receipt coupon worth 10 yen
Operates around 700 stores in Japan
Operates around 830 stores in Japan and overseas
Original年間利用者は約8,800万人
Original年間売買点数6億8千万点を超えています
Companies mentioned：ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社、BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR、BOOKOFF PLUS
This year’s year-end party is at “Kisoji at lunchtime”! Lunch course “込々御膳,” including all-you-can-drink, available from 11/5
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株式会社木曽路 will offer “込々御膳,” a lunchtime year-end party course with all-you-can-drink, at 125 “しゃぶしゃぶ・日本料理 木曽路” locations nationwide from Nov. 5 to Dec. 25, 2026.
株式会社コムデザイン will unveil its new corporate message, “#1 Telephony Platform for Mashups.”, on Nov. 6, 2026, and refresh the branding for its logo and flagship service, “CT-e1/SaaS.”
【2026 Latest Survey】Analysis of around 58,000 business trip arrangements | Revealing booking patterns and prices for bullet trains, flights and hotels
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株式会社ピカパカ analyzed around 58,000 arrangement records from its business travel management system for companies, “ピカパカ出張DX,” and published a report on booking patterns and prices for bullet trains, flights and hotels.
Facts
Around 58,000 arrangement records
Business trip arrangement data from September 2025 to September 2026
The average booking lead time was 19.6 days for flights
14.5 days for hotels
12.9 days for bullet trains
“Nozomi” ranked No. 1 for bullet trains, at 43.7%
“Haneda–Fukuoka” ranked No. 1 for flights, at 22.6%
青山メインランド (President and CEO: 西原良三) publishes the 2026 fall issue of its owner newsletter 『STAGE』. The cover feature is an interview with former Japan national soccer team player 小野伸二さん
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株式会社青山メインランド has published the 2026 fall issue of its owner newsletter 『STAGE』. The cover feature is an interview with former Japan national soccer team player 小野伸二さん, and the special feature includes an explanation of stablecoins by 井上哲也さん of ソニーフィナンシャルグループ.
“フェッラーリ・マキシマム・ブラン・ド・ブラン” wins the titles of “World’s Best Blanc de Blancs” and “Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine”
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Italian sparkling wine “フェッラーリ・マキシマム・ブラン・ド・ブラン,” distributed by 日欧商事, won both “World’s Best Blanc de Blancs” and “Italy’s Best Sparkling Wine” at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. The company also received a total of 9 gold medals this year and its 9th overall Producer of the Year award.
Temporary treatment of large volumes of muddy water generated by dredging ports and dams | Large-scale wastewater treatment system registered with NETIS
株式会社グローバルプロデュース held “GP15th Party『Momentum』” on Oct. 9, 2026, at TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET in Shibuya to mark its 15th anniversary. Around 550 people attended, and the event featured staging that made use of 15 LED screens and 3 floors. The company works on more than 200 large-scale business events annually and has handled more than 3,000 in total.
Originalタニウム、OpenAIの「Trusted Access for Cyber」プログラムに参加 フロンティアAIでプラットフォームのセキュリティを強化
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タニウム (Tanium Inc.) announced it has joined OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program, using frontier AI for threat research and to strengthen platform security.
A special collaboration kicks off between 10th-anniversary Fangamer Japan and 15th-anniversary よだかのレコード!
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株式会社stamps is launching a special collaboration with Fangamer Japan, marking its 10th anniversary, and よだかのレコード, marking its 15th anniversary. The first installment is a puzzle-solving project themed around Slay the Spire 2.
Facts
Fangamer Japan, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026
Provides dramatic puzzle-solving experiences to more than 1 million people annually
Operates 3 locations in Shinjuku
Established in Tucson, Arizona, in 2008
In 2017, established Fangamer Japan, its Japanese subsidiary, in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture
How should schools teach information gathering in inquiry-based learning in the generative AI era? A book offering examples of digital tools and library use, “Practical Guide to Using Digital Tools and Libraries in the AI Era,” goes on sale on Amazon Nov. 6
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学事出版株式会社 began selling its new book, “A Practical Guide to Using Digital Tools and Libraries in the AI Era: Clear Examples from Practice,” on Amazon and other platforms on Nov. 6, 2026. The book supports instruction in information gathering for inquiry-based learning.
Facts
Available on Amazon and other platforms starting Nov. 6, 2026
Includes practical examples of inquiry-based learning at 9 schools using school libraries
Pages: 144 pages
List price: 2,420 yen (tax included; base price 2,200 yen plus tax)
A residency program for emerging artists kicks off at Social Inclusion Village in Sango Town, Nara Prefecture
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社会福祉法人檸檬会 will run a residency program for 3 emerging artists at Social Inclusion Village in Sango Town, Nara Prefecture, for about 1 month starting Dec. 1, 2026.
株式会社クナイプジャパン will launch 2 products from the Kneipp Travel Series, designed to make bath time feel like a trip around the world from home: Kneipp Bath Salt, Fjord Scent, and Kneipp Bubble Bath, Hawaii Scent. They will be available exclusively at select variety shops and drugstores starting Dec. 2, 2026.
Shaddy, marking its 100th anniversary, advances industry-academia collaboration with Nihon University’s College of Commerce
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シャディ株式会社, which marked its 100th anniversary, collaborated with Nihon University’s College of Commerce and shared a booth with students at the Nihon University Kinuta Market. The event drew approximately 4,600 visitors, and around 140 products were sold. The company aims to continue the partnership, including through the introduction of hands-on courses.
Being found isn’t enough to bring patients in. Free guide released forecasting 2027 clinic patient-acquisition trends
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株式会社くるみバディ has released a free white paper forecasting trends in patient acquisition for clinics in 2027. Addressing changes in search, reviews, and booking experiences, the report draws on international insights and data for AI to explain investment decisions and practical applications.
[Opening Wednesday, Nov. 11] “Butter no Itoko” opens at 銀座三越, featuring a limited-edition cheesecake flavor supervised by Yuichi Goto
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株式会社GOODNEWS will open the “Butter no Itoko” 銀座三越 store on Nov. 11, 2026, selling a limited-edition “cheesecake flavor” supervised by Yuichi Goto and cheesecakes from Equal.
When is the right time to reverse New Year’s weight gain? The reality of holiday weight gain, explained by a doctor: “Continued overeating may make your body more prone to rebound weight gain”
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According to a survey by Taisho Pharmaceutical, 46.4% of people who gained weight over the New Year holidays have not returned to their original weight, and those who started taking action earlier tended to have higher weight recovery rates.
Recognized for its systematic development of Red Hat OpenShift talent and creation of PoC support services, the company receives the “Red Hat Japan Training & Certification Honor 2026”
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株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント received the “Red Hat Japan Training & Certification Honor 2026” in recognition of its systematic development of Red Hat OpenShift talent and creation of PoC support services. Nearly 100 of its engineers hold related certifications, and the company offers “ID Container Start Pack for Red Hat OpenShift,” a service developed from its expertise.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Nearly 100 people
90 days
1969
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、レッドハット株式会社、Red Hat, LLC.、IDグループ
Sunflower bus display and merchandise sales at “Transportation Festival 2026 in Myodani Vehicle Depot”
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will exhibit at “Transportation Festival 2026 in Myodani Vehicle Depot,” hosted by 神戸市交通局, displaying a Sunflower bus and selling original goods and discounted products with defects.
[アカチャンホンポ] The “Baby Chair coton (コトン),” designed to blend into your home, will begin rolling out at アカチャンホンポ stores nationwide and online from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026!
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株式会社カトージ began selling its new “Baby Chair coton (コトン)” nationwide through アカチャンホンポ and its online shop on Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
Up to a body weight of 76 kg
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 29,700 yen (tax included)
Thank you, everyone in Nagoya! The 六厘舎 JR名古屋駅 Platform 1 store is open through Sunday, Nov. 29.
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The limited-time JR名古屋駅 Platform 1 location of 六厘舎, a tsukemen restaurant operated by 株式会社松富士食品, has concluded its 90-day run and is giving away vouchers for a free trial of its fresh shichimi seasoning as a token of appreciation.
Haleonジャパン signs partnership agreement with 日本補綴歯科学会
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Haleonジャパン株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with 日本補綴歯科学会 and will work together to raise awareness of prosthodontics and promote the proper use of denture adhesives.
The first collected volume of the manga editorial team 『よすみ』’s debut serialized comic, 『燐光_クラフトウェイヴ』 (by 145), to go on sale first in Hokkaido and other areas from Nov. 6, with a nationwide release on Nov. 20.
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株式会社ソラジマ will release Volume 1 of 『燐光_クラフトウェイヴ』 (by 145), the first serialized comic from the manga editorial team 『よすみ』, first in Hokkaido and other areas from Nov. 6, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on Nov. 20.
Christmas decorations featuring Aomori Nebuta techniques to be displayed for the third consecutive year
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シャングリ・ラ 東京 has presented Christmas decorations featuring Aomori Nebuta techniques for 3 consecutive years, beginning in 2024, in collaboration with Nebuta artist Asako Kitamura. The 2026 display opens on Nov. 6 and features Santa Claus and the hotel mascot, Bellbear.
[Do you know the connection between hair removal and tanning?] Nearly 90% of hair-removal clinic staff have had to turn clients away because of a tan. What are the benefits of starting hair removal in autumn?
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A survey by エミナルクリニックメンズ found that about 90% of hair-removal clinic staff had experience refusing treatment because of a tan, while nearly half of men who had never had hair removal were unaware of prohibited behaviors and the reasons behind them. The survey noted that UV protection is easier in fall and winter, making it a good time to start hair removal in preparation for summer.
Facts
44.7% answered, “I didn’t know any of it”
Operates 60 or more clinics nationwide
“Beard hair removal: choose 3 areas” is available for 8,400 yen as a 3-session package, paid upfront, using the heat-destruction method.
[For preventing information leaks] A long-duration voice recorder with password protection and up to 7 days of continuous recording launches on Makuake
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株式会社フルークフォレスト will launch a project on the crowdfunding site Makuake for a long-duration voice recorder featuring password protection and up to 7 days of continuous recording.
Razer announced the premium wired USB-C gaming earbuds “Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma” on Nov. 5, 2026. The product features ANC, dual drivers, THX Spatial Audio support and RGB lighting. It is priced at 14,280 yen, including tax, in Japan and is scheduled to launch in December.
[Survey on awareness of sound environments and hearing protection when going out] About 60% of households with children who have shown discomfort at loud sounds have never taken measures to protect their ears
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JLab Japan株式会社 conducted a survey to understand how children react to loud sounds and what hearing-protection measures parents take. Nearly 90% of parents said their children had experienced discomfort at loud sounds, and about 60% of those parents had never taken measures to protect their children's ears. In response, JLab is recommending its JBuddies Protect hearing-protection earmuffs for children.
New York's renowned 「ベンジャミン ステーキハウス」 Kyoto restaurant launches group packages with all-you-can-drink options for year-end and New Year parties, adding sparkle to the close of the year and the start of a new one
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The Kyoto restaurant of 「ベンジャミン ステーキハウス」, operated by 株式会社オーイズミフーズ, will offer special limited-time group packages with all-you-can-drink options for year-end and New Year parties from November 20, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
High school students unleash their full potential! The national 「スポGOMI甲子園2026」 sports litter-picking championship will be held on Sunday, November 22
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一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 will hold the national 「スポGOMI甲子園2026」 championship at Tokyo International Exchange Center, Plaza Heisei, on November 22, 2026. A record 43 teams will compete, with Saitama Prefecture representatives 川口工業高校 (SDG'z) aiming for a 3rd consecutive title. Sponsors include 株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパン and 富士工業株式会社.
Your vote will decide which ingredient is Japan's best. 「日本の素材甲子園ichi 兵庫県大会」, bringing Japan's finest ingredients together in Hyogo, will be held in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 28 (Saturday) and 29 (Sunday)
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未来まち計画機構 (secretariat: COMMON株式会社) will hold 「日本の素材甲子園ichi 兵庫県大会」 at Hyogo Prefectural Arimafuji Park in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 28 and 29, 2026. The event is free to attend and offers local ingredients, food trucks, disaster-preparedness experiences and more, with visitors voting to select Japan's best ingredient.
Keeper Security announces “Self-Managed Keeper,” bringing privileged access management to air-gapped and critical infrastructure environments
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 announced “Self-Managed Keeper,” which runs within an organization's own infrastructure for air-gapped and critical infrastructure environments.
Companies mentioned：Keeper Security APAC株式会社、Keeper Security、Keeper Security APAC KK
飛鳥未来高校グループ, a correspondence high school group that emphasizes in-person interaction, offers a short-term study-abroad program in Australia to foster non-cognitive skills
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飛鳥未来高校グループ, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, is running a short-term study-abroad program in Australia to foster non-cognitive skills and will hold an online briefing session on November 7.
Facts
A 2-week program from October 17 (Saturday) to October 30 (Friday), 2026
An online briefing session for reflections and other activities will be held on Saturday, November 7
For about 40 students who expressed interest from 45 campuses nationwide
There were 21,985 students enrolled as of May 1, 2025
Singapore device retailer myhalo introduces Recustomer's try-before-you-buy option for smartphone and PC rentals
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Recustomer株式会社 announced that it has introduced “try-before-you-buy” and “pre-order purchase” options for myhalo, a device retail brand in Singapore. This enables myhalo to attract customers without requiring upfront payment while avoiding the risk of unreturned devices in its high-value rental business.
Filmed entirely on Shodoshima, the birthplace of the company. Sesame oil maker Kadoya begins airing a new brand commercial on Tuesday, November 10
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Kadoya Sesame Mills will begin airing a new commercial in November 2026, its 168th year in business, to coincide with a brand refresh. Filmed on Shodoshima, the commercial depicts the company's history from the Edo period to the present and its global ambitions, including its pure sesame oil and development of the new product ISOLETTA, under the new tagline “Open up the possibilities of sesame.”
Facts
168th year in business
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
In 1858, during the Edo period
Sales grew to 8.75 billion yen
Annual sales: 40,030 million yen
Companies mentioned：かどや製油株式会社、Que、Kadoya America Inc.、電通、モット、北京電影学院、NHK、Disney+
Smart car-life employee benefits service “cars WELLNESS” launches at Yakuodo
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Global car-life technology company cars株式会社 has begun offering its “cars WELLNESS” smart car-life employee benefits service for employees and company vehicles to 株式会社薬王堂.
Aiming to raise awareness of children's cafeterias and address mealtime challenges through recipes! むすびえ and デリッシュキッチン publish “Children's Cafeteria Support Recipes”
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認定NPO法人むすびえ and デリッシュキッチン, a recipe media service operated by 株式会社エブリー, have launched a joint project to raise awareness of children's cafeterias and address mealtime challenges, and have published “Children's Cafeteria Support Recipes.”
Facts
Nearly 90% of respondents
Stood at 48%
Original1人分150円以下
84.7% said they were feeling the effects of rising prices
Just under 5%
Vegetables and fruit: 62.3%
Side dishes accounted for 60.7%
More than 57,000 in total
Established: December 2018
Certified as an accredited NPO in May 2021
To a cumulative total of 1,999 organizations
Provided about 310 million yen in grants
Brokered support for a cumulative total of 21,156 organizations
AI-driven demand growth to prolong flash memory supply constraints; report recommends reviewing procurement and product strategies [A.T. Kearney]
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A.T. Kearney says that growing AI demand and semiconductor manufacturers' investment shift toward HBM and DRAM will keep NAND flash memory supply constrained through 2030. Supply-demand relief for enterprise QLC and TLC and for advanced-generation products will remain limited, prompting a recommendation to review procurement strategies.
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By 2030
Up about 5% in 2026
About $22 billion
Up about 14%
About $61 billion
Annual growth of 8–12%
2–4% annually
Supply-demand easing in 2028
2026–2029
Exceeding 20 weeks
Companies mentioned：A.T. カーニー株式会社、Kearney、三菱重工業株式会社、Fortune Global 500
Cyber risks in the AI and quantum era: Recommendations for protecting businesses【A.T. Kearney】
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A.T. Kearney has published an analysis recommending that companies make strengthening resilience a management priority in response to cyber risks arising from advances in AI and quantum technology.
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94% of leaders see AI as the biggest driver of change in cybersecurity in 2026
87% see AI-powered vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing risk
Fixed 271 bugs identified by the model
Must remain confidential for 5–20 years
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has applied since January 2025
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has set out a roadmap to identify the systems in scope by 2028
Migrate priority systems by 2031
Complete the process by 2035
As one of the world’s leading management consulting firms for 100 years
OriginalFortune Global 500企業の4分の3以上をはじめ
With offices in more than 40 countries worldwide
Entered Japan in 1972
Companies mentioned：A.T. カーニー株式会社、Mozilla、NTTデータ、NTT東日本、Duke University, Fuqua School of Business、Fortune Global 500
エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル to hold “NEW YEAR Buffet with Views of the Castle”
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エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル will hold the special New Year event “NEW YEAR Buffet with Views of the Castle” on January 1 and 2, 2027. In addition to a buffet featuring Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, the program will include Cafe Yukei, Japanese cultural workshops such as gold-leaf application and calligraphy, celebratory sake and lion dance performances in the lobby, and New Year accommodation packages.
Facts
Jan. 1, 2027 (Fri., holiday)
January 2 (Sat.)
Adults (per person): 12,000 yen
Elementary school students (per person): 6,000 yen
Sweets set with a drink: 2,000 yen
Gold-leaf application experience with a traditional craftsperson (approx. 60 minutes / 5,000 yen)
Get the latest entrance exam information from 80 universities and medical schools nationwide! “Winter Entrance Exam Strategy Forum” to be held at 31 campuses nationwide!
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駿台予備学校, operated by 学校法人駿河台学園, will hold the “Winter Entrance Exam Strategy Forum” from December 5, 2026, to January 17, 2026, at 31 campuses nationwide. The event is for junior high and high school students, high school graduates, and their parents, and will provide the latest entrance exam information from 80 universities and medical schools nationwide.
Supporting 6 clinical studies using L8020 lactic acid bacteria, including research projects addressing perioperative cancer complications, diabetes and dementia
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ジェクス株式会社 is supporting clinical research projects examining the effects of self-care interventions using products containing L8020 lactic acid bacteria on systemic diseases and postoperative complications. Six studies are currently underway in collaboration with 6 institutions in Japan, including 広島大学.
Can Japanese companies’ decarbonization efforts become a competitive advantage on the global stage? Leaders from leading Japanese companies, including Ajinomoto, to take part in discussions at “Decarbo Summit 2026,” to be held Nov. 19 (Thu.) at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza
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Earth hacks株式会社 will hold the decarbonization business seminar “Decarbo Summit 2026” at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza on November 19, 2026. Hirokazu Ibata and Suzu Yamanouchi will appear as guests, while business leaders from companies including 味の素株式会社 and Seven & i Holdings will take part in discussions and panels on decarbonization solutions.