井筒まい泉株式会社 will run a campaign from November 11 to 30, 2026, offering 2 times the stamps for every 500 yen spent on any product. Limited-time rewards, including the “まい泉 Original Eco Tumbler,” will be available for redemption.
Yua Kobayashi, affiliated with 株式会社IVI Entertainment, ranked No. 1 in the “Kyo Suki cast members people want to be friends with” ranking, part of WEGO’s WE LABO project.
Interior features of culture-focused business hotel “BASE LAYER HOTEL KOBE SANNOMIYA,” opening Tuesday, Nov. 10, unveiled
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株式会社GREENING and FHG hotels株式会社 have unveiled the interior features of BASE LAYER HOTEL KOBE SANNOMIYA, which will open on November 10, 2026. Details have been announced for the restaurant, music bar, spa, guest rooms and other facilities.
Facts
Opening on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
82 rooms across 11 types
Offering 11 types in total
Seating capacity: 30
Seating capacity: 22
Breakfast: 7:00–11:00
Lunch: 11:00–14:30
Dinner: 17:00–22:30
Hours: 18:00–23:30
Hours: 15:00–24:00
7:00〜11:00
Operating 23 facilities nationwide
Plans to open around 30 or more additional facilities
By the end of 2028
Companies mentioned：株式会社GREENING、霞ヶ関キャピタルグループ、FHG hotels株式会社、BASE LAYER HOTEL、BLH RESTAURANT KOBE SANNOMIYA、BLH MUSIC BAR KOBE SANNOMIYA、BLH _ SPA、BL*MART、FRUIT OF THE LOOM、cado、athletia、YOUR CITY IS GOOD?、JR東海道本線、阪急電鉄神戸線、阪神電鉄本線、地下鉄西神・山手線、fav、FAV LUX、seven x seven、edit x seven
Easy tape replacement with “one action”! Plus to launch tape adhesive ノリノ ワンアクション
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プラス株式会社 will launch the tape adhesive ノリノ ワンアクション on November 11, 2026, enabling easy refill replacement in “one action.” Prices include 297 yen for the dispenser and 187 yen for a replacement tape. The company also launched “Learning + Plus,” a communications initiative supporting students’ learning, on August 25, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Dispenser: 297 yen
Refill tape: ¥187
The set costs ¥429
The product was first launched in overseas markets, including Asia, in 2024
The 29th Sobue Ginkgo Leaf Festival, where about 10,000 ginkgo trees turn golden once again this year in Inazawa, known as “the famous spot for autumn leaves in western Aichi”
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The 29th Sobue Ginkgo Leaf Festival, where about 10,000 ginkgo trees turn golden, will be held in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, from November 21 to 29, 2026. The venues will be Sobue Ginnan Park and Yusenji Temple, with illuminations, stage events, and sales of local products, among other activities.
フォルクスワーゲン ジャパン has created a 2027 wall calendar in collaboration with the picture book “Where’s Wally!” and will run a sweepstakes giveaway on its official website from November 6 to December 6.
Facts
A chance to win for 2,000 people
More than 75 million copies sold worldwide
Companies mentioned：フォルクスワーゲン ジャパン、DreamWorks Distribution Limited
AI customer support that handles conversations flexibly with AI while guiding reservations and applications through set procedures: Launch of “JAPAN AI CX”
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JAPAN AI株式会社 launched “JAPAN AI CX” on November 6, 2026. The service creates customer support workflows through dialogue with AI and reliably guides users through standard tasks such as reservations and applications.
All-Face-Recognition Apartments adopted for Daiwa Jisho Residence’s top-tier “Verena Grand” brand: DXYZ’s “FreeiD” facial recognition ID platform introduced at the new for-sale condominium “The Verena Grand Yokohama”
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Daiwa Jisho Residence and DXYZ will install DXYZ’s facial recognition ID platform “FreeiD” at the new for-sale condominium “The Verena Grand Yokohama,” making it an “All-Face-Recognition Apartment®.” Completion is scheduled for January 2028.
Oita Prefecture’s major taxi group, シティタクシーホールディングス, adopts 電脳交通’s business management system “Cabriolet”
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3 subsidiaries of シティタクシーホールディングス in Oita Prefecture have adopted 電脳交通’s business management system “Cabriolet,” streamlining operations and enabling centralized management as part of a group reorganization.
【CASETiFY】CASETiFY’s first-ever collaboration with a band from Japan: “Mrs. GREEN APPLE x CASETiFY” collection launches
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CASETiFY has announced its first-ever collaboration collection with Japanese band “Mrs. GREEN APPLE.” The collection will launch online and in stores on November 20, 2026, featuring smartphone cases and tech accessories.
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
11:00
¥6,380 (tax included)
¥5,610 (tax included)
More than 20 million smartphone cases
More than 50 directly operated stores worldwide
More than 18 billion times
Companies mentioned：Casetagram Limited、CASETiFY、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、PARCO、マルイ、タカシマヤ、ルクア、アミュプラザ、NHK、Apple、Samsung、Google
A super-sized multi-purpose studio, “Hot Yoga Studio LAVA イオンタウン浜松葵,” will grand open at 【イオンタウン浜松葵, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture】 on Sunday, November 1, 2026!
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株式会社LAVA International will grand open “LAVAイオンタウン浜松葵店,” a super-sized multi-purpose studio inside イオンタウン浜松葵 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. Customers can enjoy 3 fitness offerings at one location: hot yoga “LAVA,” machine Pilates “Rintosull,” and kickboxing workouts “UPPER 9.”
Facts
More than 700 locations nationwide
3 fitness offerings at one location
Regular price ¥5,000
Special price ¥1,980
Get ¥1,000 worth of LAVA points as a gift
More than 3 million people* in total have tried it
A research paper on lactoferrin-containing skincare products by サラヤ株式会社 was published in an academic journal and won the Tomita Award from 日本ラクトフェリン学会.
Sponsoring Japan’s premier snowboard festival “COWDAY”! Special conversation video featuring Olympic gold medalist Kokomo Murase and boat racer Ryo Nakakita released
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 is sponsoring Japan’s premier snowboard festival “COWDAY” and will release a special conversation video featuring Olympic gold medalist Kokomo Murase and boat racer Ryo Nakakita. It will also exhibit a booth at “COWDAY STREET 2026,” taking place in Osaka on November 21 and 22.
hacomono and セーフィー launch integrated system linking “facility operations × cloud camera footage” for wellness and fitness facilities
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hacomono and セーフィー have launched a system integration for wellness and fitness facilities, enabling users to seamlessly view セーフィー cloud camera footage and manage devices through the hacomono Camera dashboard.
2027 Edition: Annual Promotional Campaign Calendar Released, Featuring 96 X Case Studies [キャンつく]
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株式会社ピクルス has released a free white paper for use in planning promotions for 2027, titled “With Case Studies! 2027 Edition: Annual Promotional Campaign Calendar.” It includes monthly calendars, promotional tips, and 96 X (formerly Twitter) campaign case studies.
Tabio expands its presence in Asia, opening its 3rd store in South Korea in Bukchon!
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タビオ株式会社 will open its 3rd store in South Korea, Tabio Seoul Bukchon, in the Bukchon area of Seoul on November 13, 2026, as part of its expansion in Asia.
Ensuring no one is lost in the crowd: ALLSPO (オルスポ), a sports photo sales site, launches a “Search by Face” feature
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株式会社フォトクリエイト has launched “Search by Face,” a new feature on its sports photo sales site ALLSPO (オルスポ) that lets users find their own event photos using a face photo, even if they do not remember their athlete bib number.
[株式会社MUSIN/OASEAR] 6 new earphone products added to the brand lineup, from entry-level to flagship models. Sales begin Friday, November 13, 2026.
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株式会社MUSIN will begin selling 6 earphone products, cables, and eartips from audio brand OASEAR on November 13, 2026. The products will also be available at retailers including e☆イヤホン and フジヤエービック, with a launch campaign planned.
Facts
6 earphone products
9.2 mm PU soft-suspension dynamic driver
Equipped with 4 BA drivers
Equipped with a total of 8 Sonion and Knowles BA drivers
2nd-generation 10 mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver
[Nov. 20 / Online] KDDI Message Cast, a business messaging service, to co-host “ServiceNow World Forum Review Seminar”
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KDDI Message Cast, a business messaging service jointly operated by Supership and KDDI, will co-host the ServiceNow World Forum Review Seminar online on November 20, 2026. The seminar will feature presentations on the latest topics, including ServiceNow’s AI features, customer notifications using domestic network SMS, and IT governance, by KDDIデジタルデザイン株式会社, KDDI株式会社, ServiceNow Japan合同会社, コムチュア株式会社, and パーソルワークスイッチコンサルティング株式会社.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
14:00〜16:30
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：Supership株式会社、KDDI Message Cast、KDDI、ServiceNow World Forum、ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026、KDDIデジタルデザイン株式会社、KDDI株式会社、ServiceNow、ServiceNow Japan合同会社、コムチュア株式会社、パーソルワークスイッチコンサルティング株式会社
[November 2026] Try becoming a voice actor with no experience. Voice Planet is holding auditions for participants. Free screening; apply by smartphone
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株式会社アプラ is accepting applications for Voice Planet’s November audition. Applicants without experience are welcome, and applications and auditions can be completed online using a smartphone.
Facts
People aged 20–59 who are interested in voice performance, excluding students
Apply in 3 steps, complete in 1 minute!
Results of the first-stage screening are usually sent within 5 days
[New on-demand seminar series] Registration opens for 13 financial-sector courses, including “Internal Auditing and AI Applications,” “AI Agent Risk Management,” and “Customer-Oriented Business Operations in the Insurance Industry” | Seminar Info
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株式会社セミナーインフォ has opened registration for 13 on-demand seminars for personnel responsible for legal affairs, auditing, risk management, and other areas at financial institutions and companies. Topics include internal auditing and AI applications, and risk management for AI agents.
Selected for Aichi Prefecture’s “Demonstration Project for Promoting Travel by Foreign Visitors”
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株式会社NearMe has been selected for Aichi Prefecture’s “Demonstration Project for Promoting Travel by Foreign Visitors” and will provide transportation connecting Chubu Centrair International Airport with 4 model cities in early December.
株式会社ソーシャルインテリア opened a satellite office in Fukuoka City on November 1, 2026, strengthening its office development support business in the Kyushu region.
Facts
We have supported the development of spaces for more than 2,000 companies nationwide
We are pleased to announce that we opened a satellite office in Fukuoka City on November 1, 2026
NeoJapan to exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics at Sapporo Convention Center
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株式会社ネオジャパン will exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, held at Sapporo Convention Center from November 13 to 15, 2026. It will exhibit jointly with 株式会社ジインズ and showcase products including desknet's NEO and neoAI Chat for desknet's.
The No. 1 breastfeeding support brand in U.S. sales share (※1), Lansinoh® (ランシノ), launches “self-care items” for mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth
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ピジョン株式会社 will launch 3 self-care items for mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth—body butter, bath salts and lip balm—from U.S.-born breastfeeding support brand Lansinoh® starting Nov. 9, 2026.
AI-enhanced administrative scrivener exam answer速報: written answers graded on the spot, with pass prospects assessed
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KIYOラーニング株式会社 will provide an answer速報 service for the administrative scrivener examination on Nov. 8, 2026, using AI to grade written answers and assess whether candidates are likely to pass.
[Notice of end of service] Share cycle service between Anegasaki and Nagaura stations on the JR Uchibō Line
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A press release announcing that the share cycle service between Anegasaki and Nagaura stations on the JR Uchibō Line ended at 11 a.m. on Nov. 9 following the restoration of rail service.
Deadline approaching: 11/11—Recruitment industry networking event: seminar and networking session on “Winning strategies for recruitment in a new era,” to be held at ポーターズ
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ポーターズ株式会社 will hold a seminar and networking event on Nov. 11, 2026, themed “Winning strategies for recruitment in a new era.” Co-hosted with 株式会社ポテンシャライト, the event will feature speakers from GOジョブ株式会社 and ポーターズ株式会社, and discuss the use of AI and organizational strategies for recruitment agencies.
A collaboration accessory that lets you attach a button badge! “My Hero Academia” × JAM HOME MADE. Reservations open starting Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
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株式会社JAM HOME MADE will begin taking pre-orders on Nov. 7, 2026, for collaboration accessories with the anime “My Hero Academia.” The lineup includes face rings and rings and necklaces with button badges.
Facts
From Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
[Price] ¥24,200 (tax included)
[Price] ¥22,000 (tax included)
[Price] ¥16,500 (tax included)
The comics series has surpassed 100 million copies in cumulative worldwide circulation!
Established in 1998
Established: July 2003
Companies mentioned：株式会社 JAM HOME MADE、集英社、bones store、ジャムホームメイドオンラインショップ、ジャムホームメイド東京店、ジャムホームメイドZOZOTOWN ショップ
[Exclusive to Lumine Omiya] TeaDrop., the tea confectionery specialty shop operated by BAKE INC., introduces 2 new products to brighten the holiday season! Rolling sales begin Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
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TeaDrop., 株式会社BAKE’s tea confectionery specialty shop, will launch 2 new products exclusively at Lumine Omiya for the holiday season. The first, “Financier {Lychee Tea},” goes on sale Nov. 13, followed by “Tea Drop Cake {Earl Grey × Berry}” on Dec. 1.
Stay connected with Hamada after graduation. “Hamada Marutto Alumni Reunion in Hamada” to be held Sunday, Nov. 22 [島根県立大学]
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“Hamada Marutto Alumni Reunion in Hamada” will be held at 島根県立大学’s Hamada Campus on Nov. 22, 2026, bringing together alumni, current students and local residents.
iDA advances industry-academia collaboration project with 京都光華大学
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株式会社iDA is advancing an industry-academia collaboration project with the fashion business seminar at 京都光華大学. Students plan and propose new businesses based on themes presented by partner companies.
Facts
The final project presentations are scheduled for Dec. 22
A special lecture, “Fashion Industry Analysis,” was held on Oct. 13
A program running for approximately 4 months through the final project presentations in December
15 students from the fashion business seminar are participating in the project
Divided into 4 teams
2 teams assigned to each company
Founded in March 1999
Achieves transfers and other career transitions for approximately 1,800 employees annually
New launch of “Quantum-Related Global Equity Strategy Fund (Currency-Hedged)/(Unhedged)” (nickname: Quantum Revolution)
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三井住友DSアセットマネジメント announced on Nov. 6 the launch of the “Quantum-Related Global Equity Strategy Fund,” an additional-type investment trust that invests in shares of companies involved in quantum technology.
e-dash: President and CEO Toma Yamazaki to speak for the 2nd consecutive year at the COP31 “NIKKEI GX Conference Special Seminar”
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e-dash株式会社 President and CEO Toma Yamazaki will speak for the 2nd consecutive year at the “NIKKEI GX Conference Special Seminar” at COP31, to be held in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov. 12, 2026.
Just changing how they are presented boosted sales of “tea/tea-based drinks” by approximately 1.7 times! 参謀BAR新宿 achieves results by adopting favy mobile ordering’s “Add Tab” option
Supply chain risk management service Spectee SCR adds support for multiple languages, including English and Chinese
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株式会社Spectee, provider of Spectee SCR, a supply chain risk management service for manufacturers, has launched a cloud service with a multilingual display feature, including English, Chinese and Thai.
Solve sudden battery drain while on the go with a palm-sized power station! The compact model with a handle, “Jackery Explorer 100D,” is here
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Jackery Japan will launch the compact portable power station “Jackery Explorer 100D” on November 5. It has a 96 Wh capacity, supports fast charging at up to 140 W, and weighs approximately 855 g with its handle. A 30% OFF launch promotion will be offered from the regular price.
HENNGE releases findings from information security survey in the Chugoku region conducted jointly with 中国新聞社
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HENNGE株式会社 and 中国新聞社 have released the results of an information security survey of companies in the Chugoku region. The findings reveal that while the use of SaaS and generative AI is growing, responses to cyberattacks and the development of security systems have not kept pace.
セーフィー and hacomono launch integrated link between facility operations and cloud camera footage for wellness and fitness facilities
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セーフィー株式会社 and 株式会社hacomono have launched a system integration for wellness and fitness facilities. Users can now seamlessly view セーフィー’s cloud camera footage and manage devices from the hacomono Camera management screen, with expected improvements in operational efficiency and safety management.
[Survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s] 73.4% say, “I really want to spend, but hold back because I’m afraid my assets will shrink”; the figure is 78.7% among those already drawing down their assets
Online medical consultation service added to “Career&Baby,” a program supporting work-life balance from maternity and childcare leave through return to work
Easing the pressure of “because I’m a man” and “because I’m a manager.” Company-wide session on November 19, International Men’s Day, to address men’s struggles in the workplace
ラグザス invites single-parent families to the “RAXUS Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026” as part of the “RAXUS Children’s Dream Support Project”
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ラグザス株式会社 will run the “RAXUS Children’s Dream Support Project,” inviting parents and children from single-parent families to the “RAXUS Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome from November 12 to 15, 2026.
[LOUNIE（ルーニィ）] Launching collaborative items with Oggi exclusive ambassador Kotoko Yamaga! Shaggy cardigan and dress perfect for festive year-end and New Year outings
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LOUNIE, the women's fashion brand of アイア株式会社, will release a shaggy cardigan and a dress in collaboration with Kotoko Yamaga, an exclusive ambassador for Oggi magazine, starting Nov. 6.
Powerful support for guide services! Multilingual audio guide service that can be listened to on smartphones launches on Keihan Bus's regular sightseeing service, Okoshi Bus
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WILLER ACROSS株式会社 and 株式会社モバイル・プランニング have begun a trial launch of Pocketalk for Tour, a multilingual audio guide service that can be listened to on smartphones, on Keihan Bus's regular sightseeing bus service, Okoshi Bus.
Legal AI Through Case Studies ranks No. 1 in 3 categories on Amazon's best-seller list: Law, Legal Philosophy and Society, and Social and Political Law
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The book Legal AI Through Case Studies, published by GVA TECH株式会社, ranked No. 1 in 3 Amazon categories—Law, Legal Philosophy and Society, and Social and Political Law—on its release date, Nov. 2, 2026, and also ranked 98th overall.
KFC's great-value lucky bag returns in 2027! The Kenta Lucky Bag, including vouchers worth 5,280 yen and a barrel-design ceramic cocotte, opens for advance lottery applications on Friday, Nov. 13
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日本KFC will release the Kenta Lucky Bag in limited quantities starting Jan. 1, 2027. Priced at 3,900 yen, it includes vouchers worth 5,280 yen and a ceramic cocotte. Advance lottery sales begin on Nov. 13.
電通総研 launches Docusign IAM, an intelligent contract management system
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電通総研 has signed a sales agency agreement with ドキュサイン・ジャパン and will begin offering and providing implementation support for the intelligent contract management system Docusign IAM on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
More than 1,000 external systems
Used in more than 180 countries
More than 1.9 million customers
More than 1 billion users
Companies mentioned：株式会社電通総研、電通総研、ドキュサイン・ジャパン株式会社、ドキュサイン・ジャパン、Docusign Japan、米国Docusign, Inc.
Terra Charge launches next-generation EV business evangelist development program for car dealers
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Terra Charge株式会社 will launch a six-month Next-Generation EV Business Evangelist Development Program for car dealers nationwide on Nov. 6, 2026, through employee secondments.
United Arrows to open its first outlet store in Shanghai, China
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株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ, a group company of 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス, will open its first outlet store at Bicester Village Shanghai, an outlet mall in Shanghai, China, in November 2026.
Bandai's official large-scale Gashapon® specialty store arrives! Gashapon Bandai Official Shop to open at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE ビバモール寝屋川店 on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and 株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント will open Bandai's official large-scale capsule toy specialty store, Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, inside TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE ビバモール寝屋川店 in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. It will have 500 machines.
20th anniversary of Gariko-chan, with a new flavor for the first time in 9 years: Gariko-chan Celebration Double Mont Blanc, a slightly grown-up treat to savor the luxurious taste of chestnuts
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To mark the 20th anniversary of Gariko-chan, Akagi Nyugyo will release its first new ice cream in 9 years, Gariko-chan Celebration Double Mont Blanc, nationwide starting Nov. 10, 2026.
アルティウスリンク株式会社 will sponsor and exhibit at “えひめ・まつやま産業まつりwithメディアパーティーすごいもの博2026,” to be held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. Its booth will offer activities including making a “Thank You Message Book” and creating original buttons using generative AI.
Welcome a LOVOT home alongside collaboration items from the Sunday Theater series “VIVANT.” Preorders for the “Sunday Theater ‘VIVANT’ × LOVOT Main Unit Set” begin Nov. 6 (Friday)
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GROOVE X株式会社 will begin taking preorders on Nov. 6 for the “Sunday Theater ‘VIVANT’ × LOVOT Main Unit Set,” featuring items created in collaboration with the TBS Sunday Theater series “VIVANT,” as well as individual merchandise.
MJS to hold “MJS Back Office DX Fair 2026,” a 1-day event to explore and discuss DX promotion and AI use in back-office operations
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株式会社ミロク情報サービス will hold “MJS Back Office DX Fair 2026” on Nov. 13, 2026, at Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower and online. The event will focus on promoting DX and utilizing AI in back-office operations, with booth exhibits and seminars by 6 solution vendors. Participation is free with advance registration.
LINE WORKS to provide approximately 1,200 IDs free of charge for “ビジネスコネクトEXPO in NIIGATA 2026 ～越後一会～,” one of Niigata’s largest cross-industry networking events
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LINE WORKS株式会社 provided LINE WORKS accounts (IDs) free of charge to participating companies at the cross-industry networking event “ビジネスコネクトEXPO in NIIGATA 2026 ～越後一会～,” held in Niigata on Oct. 14, 2026.
“Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep70: Cats Cost Too Much” now streaming on Audible!
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The audio program “Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep70: Cats Cost Too Much,” featuring Professor Takeshi Yoro, whose “The Wall of Fools” series has sold a cumulative 7 million copies, is now streaming on Audible. The announcement was made by Moon Creative Lab Inc., operator of VOOX.
Facts
7 million copies sold cumulatively
Last year, when he turned 86
Original1話10分
A complete 6-episode series
Currently offering more than 700 episodes of content
“A Meeting That Feels Just Right | Questioning the In-Between” radio show, “Ep58: Productivity | In-Between | Obsession — Productivity Improved, but I’m 5 Times More Tired,” now streaming on the VOOX audio learning platform and Spotify!
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The VOOX audio learning platform, operated by Moon Creative Lab Inc., has begun streaming “Ep58: Productivity | In-Between | Obsession,” a radio program featuring Yosuke Horikoshi and Hikaru Kashida.
Facts
Original1話10分
A complete 6-episode series
Currently offering more than 700 episodes of content
[First in auto insurance] SBI損保 earns UCDA “Easy-to-Understand Design” certification for policy expiration notice postcards
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SBI損害保険 has received Level 2 “Easy-to-Understand Design” certification from the Universal Communication Design Association for its auto insurance policy expiration notice postcard, revised in November 2026. This is the first time the certification has been awarded to an auto insurance document in Japan.
山中温泉 河鹿荘 now offering a weekday-only plan with stays of up to 24 hours, including hot springs and walks around town
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山中温泉 河鹿荘, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社, is offering a weekday-only plan with stays of up to 24 hours. The plan extends check-in and check-out times and includes a dinner buffet featuring Japanese snow crab as the main dish during winter.
[平和堂] Opens its first store in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture! “アルプラタウン高岡” opens at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20
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株式会社平和堂 will open “アルプラタウン高岡,” its first complex commercial facility in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2026. Anchored by アルプラフーズマーケット高岡, the facility will house 7 specialty stores, including 無印良品, ロフト and セリア. The number of 平和堂 stores in Toyama Prefecture will reach 4, bringing the total number of stores to 172.
インサイトアカデミー株式会社 will hold an online pre-departure overseas assignment training session on Dec. 8, 2026. The instructor will be Takashi Tsutsui, former president of a ソニー subsidiary, and participants can learn 3 essential skills for expatriates.
Facts
Identifying 50 potential challenges that may arise in the first year of an overseas assignment
13 particularly important challenges
4 exercises
3 essential skills for expatriates
Fee: Regular price 55,000 yen (excluding tax)
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、ソニー、WWF、一般社団法人 Japan noharm Association、INSIGHT ACADEMY
Partnership agreement signed on the use of the former JR Kyushu headquarters building (Japan Heritage)
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The Moji Chikko joint venture, represented by 日鉄興和不動産株式会社, announced that it had signed an agreement with 北九州市 to transfer ownership of the former JR Kyushu headquarters building and establish a partnership, with plans to redevelop it as a “market-creating hotel.”
A new Web commercial for 『きき湯』 spotlights Kōme Dayu’s side as a father, portraying the understated affection between father and child; available from Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
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アース製薬 will begin airing a new Web commercial for the carbonated bath additive 『きき湯』, featuring Kōme Dayu, on Nov. 6, 2026.
【Matsuken makes an appearance】Kurosaki unites across generations! A report on the citizen samba team’s journey and the excitement of the day at the “Kurosaki Uta no Machi Parade”
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On Oct. 11, 2026, the “Kurosaki Uta no Machi Parade ~Matsuken Kurosaki Samba~” was held in front of Kurosaki Station in Yahatanishi Ward, 北九州市, as part of “Kurosaki Switch 2026.” Actor Ken Matsudaira and a citizen samba team recruited through an open call (112 people, 14 teams in total) took part, fostering interaction across generations and bringing greater vibrancy to the area.
株式会社千葉県民球団 to pay courtesy visit to the Yotsukaido mayor
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株式会社千葉県民球団 will pay a courtesy visit to the Yotsukaido mayor to report that player Toranosuke Kamiya was selected by 福岡ソフトバンクホークス in the 11th round of the developmental player draft.
【ジョナサン & むさしの森珈琲】Get limited-edition Nordic-design goods! Starting Thursday, Nov. 12! The popular “ONWARD PRODUCE” collaboration returns this year
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ジョナサン and むさしの森珈琲, operated by 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ, will run an autumn campaign starting Nov. 12, 2026, offering limited-edition Nordic-design goods in collaboration with “ONWARD PRODUCE.”
【EXPO2025 Official Licensed Products】New Myaku-Myaku merchandise: “日本ミャク景” mini frame magnets, mini printed cube puzzles, and mugs!
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株式会社ヘソプロダクション will release “日本ミャク景” Myaku-Myaku merchandise—mini frame magnets, mini printed cube puzzles, and mugs—as EXPO2025 official licensed products in early November 2026.
A baby chair packed with the features you want, with one-touch height adjustment and a self-standing design: カトージ’s “ベビーチェア coton（コトン）” to go on sale at アカチャンホンポ stores nationwide from Nov. 2!
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 began selling カトージ’s “coton” baby chair at アカチャンホンポ stores nationwide and through its online shop on Nov. 2, 2026.
A foldable baby crib packed with features for parents and children: アップリカ’s “ココネル エアーリュクス AB” to go on sale at アカチャンホンポ from Friday, Nov. 27!
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will begin selling “ココネル エアーリュクス AB,” a foldable baby crib from アップリカ, a brand carried by Newell Brands Japan, at アカチャンホンポ stores nationwide and through its online shop on Nov. 27, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Price: 35,000 yen
Weight (approx.): 13.3kg
Age range: From newborn (body weight 2.5kg) to around 24 months (body weight 13kg)
貝印 launches “紙カミソリ®” featuring artwork honored with the 貝印賞 at HERALBONY Art Prize 2026
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貝印株式会社 will begin selling “紙カミソリ®,” featuring a design based on work by Reiko Remoko, recipient of the 貝印賞 at HERALBONY Art Prize 2026, on Nov. 6, 2026.
『The Battle Cats』 14th Anniversary Event “Jailbreak Story” Set to Launch
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ポノス株式会社 announced that it will hold limited-time events, including “Jailbreak Story,” starting Nov. 12, 2026, to mark the 14th anniversary of its smartphone game The Battle Cats.
A new collection celebrating Mickey Mouse's birthday! Mickey-themed items dressed up for a birthday party will go on sale at ディズニーストア starting Nov. 13 (Fri), in phases
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ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社 will release a new collection, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY,” celebrating Mickey Mouse's Nov. 18 birthday, online starting Nov. 10 and at select stores starting Nov. 13.
Registration now open! | Jinzai Kaigi Conference ONLINE: Online seminar for HR and corporate planning professionals, Dec. 17 (Thu)
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株式会社宣伝会議 has opened registration for “Jinzai Kaigi Conference ONLINE,” an online seminar for HR and corporate planning professionals, to be held on Dec. 17, 2026.
Generate a real estate company's job listing page in as little as 3 minutes: LIFULL HOME'S launches “LIFULL HOME'S不動産転職 求人情報,” featuring an AI-powered automatic job page generation service
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株式会社LIFULL launched its “LIFULL HOME'S不動産転職 求人情報” service on Oct. 1, 2026, enabling real estate companies to automatically generate job listing pages using AI in as little as 3 minutes.
A large-capacity, portable original mobile battery is now available from UP-T!
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A new 10,000mAh mobile battery with a large capacity and customizable original printing is now available from UP-T. The on-demand service operated by 丸井織物株式会社 accepts a wide range of orders, from individuals to businesses.
Give up on “perfect preparation,” and become someone who can do more and more of the things you want to do. Book 『いつかを今に変える本 やりたいことは、全部やる。』 set for release on Dec. 18!
Fashion and food stylist Emi Uto will publish her lifestyle book 『母がごきげん。子もごきげん。なんだかいい、暮らし方』 through Futabasha. To mark its release, 株式会社ｉｔｏｔｏ will hold a fair at Daikanyama T-Site Books.