Ahead of the 10th Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, a seminar with Chris Matthews and 北川フラム, “A Conversation with Artists: A Quarter-Century of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,” will be held on Nov. 14 (Saturday)
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A seminar with Chris Matthews and 北川フラム will be held on Nov. 14, 2026, ahead of the 10th Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.
Facts
2026/11/14
General admission: 2,000 yen
Students (elementary through university): 1,000 yen
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人 新潟県観光協会、NPO法人 越後妻有里山協働機構、越後妻有里山現代美術館 MonET
【Cosme Kitchen】A lineup of popular items! New-year beauty-start lucky bags are here〈Advance reservations begin Friday, Nov. 13〉
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Cosme Kitchen, operated by 株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ, will sell 3 limited-edition lucky bags (〈Radiance〉〈Moisture〉〈Balance〉) starting in January 2027. Advance reservations begin on Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
8,250 yen
53% OFF
4,740 yen
51% OFF
4,620 yen
46% OFF
Nov. 13, 2026
Jan. 1, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、Cosme Kitchen、MASH GO GREEN STORE、Trilogy、to/one、F ORGANICS、La CASTA、ecostore、だいじょうぶなもの、Me Today、Link Natural
“Task Basket” beta released to reduce executives’ task checks, reminders and takeovers
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株式会社これから has released the beta version of “Task Basket,” a cloud service that centrally manages tasks, progress, work hours, costs and profits for contracted projects.
“Chat sales” is spreading in Japan’s fan club market; FanPort recorded GMV of about 6.28 million yen from 1,183 newly acquired fans in October.
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FanPort recorded monthly GMV of about 6.28 million yen and 1,183 newly acquired fans in October 2026. A creator new to social media reached monthly sales of 1 million yen, drawing attention to the ongoing one-to-one revenue model enabled by “chat sales.”
Flowgent®, an Amazon operations analysis and improvement proposal system, adds a feature for consulting AI on improvements based on in-house data
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株式会社Spesia has added “AI consultation on data and measures (analysis chat),” a new feature to its Amazon operations analysis system Flowgent® that lets users consult AI on improvement measures based on their own advertising and sales data.
【Course begins April 2027; applications now open】Java training for new engineers to ease the burden of technical and interpersonal-skills training at their assigned workplaces—building on a survey of 1,004 OJT supervisors, the program connects training to post-placement work through individual instruction, weekly reports and completion reports
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株式会社ジョブサポート has begun accepting applications for its Java training program for new engineers, which starts in April 2027. The program features individual instruction and coordination with companies through weekly reports and completion reports, and aims to reduce the OJT burden and develop interpersonal skills.
This year, the company’s representative, Doi, once again gives a special lecture in “Media Startup” at alma mater 同志社大学
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Doi, representative of ohpner株式会社, which operates an offline marketing business, gave a special lecture in “Media Startup,” a course at 同志社大学’s Faculty of Commerce, his alma mater.
Just 8.9% of childcare workers have used generative AI, while 57.5% are hopeful about using it to “find a childcare center that suits them”【Survey of 551 childcare workers】
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According to a survey of 551 childcare workers conducted by 株式会社アスカ, only 8.9% have used generative AI, while 57.5% are hopeful about using it to “find a childcare center that suits them.”
A healing journey through the universe and the mind: trailer released and tickets now on sale for “A Night Dissolving into the Cosmos -宇宙ヒーリング-”
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Konica Minolta Planetarium has released a trailer for the healing planetarium show “A Night Dissolving into the Cosmos -宇宙ヒーリング-,” which will be screened at 3 venues in Tokyo starting in November 2026. It is also running a members-only campaign offering 10% off admission tickets.
【TSUKUMO】G-GEAR launches gaming PCs recommended for “AION2”
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株式会社ヤマダデンキ launched a model recommended for the online game “AION2,” operated by NC Corporation, in its TSUKUMO-brand G-GEAR gaming PC lineup on November 6.
MACKAGE welcomes new muse Georgia May Jagger for the holiday season
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MACKAGE has appointed Georgia May Jagger as its new ambassador and unveiled a collection for the holiday season. The brand was founded in Canada in 1999, and Tania Grolecich currently serves as CEO.
“Kobito Zukan” celebrates its 20th anniversary! “Across Fukuoka Illumination 2026” opens November 6! Last year drew 4.2万人, and an author signing event will also be held
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税理士法人アイユーコンサルティンググループ is sponsoring “Kobito Zukan × Across Fukuoka Illumination: Kobito Forest 2026,” which will be held at Across Fukuoka from November 6, 2026. Following last year’s attendance of 4.2万人, the number of exhibits will double, and a money-learning booklet for parents and children will be distributed.
Facts
Starting Friday, November 6, 2026
Through Sunday, January 31, 2027
A record 42,001 visitors in 2025
Up from 25,540 the previous year
Approximately 1.6 times
More than 120,000 visitors in total
Original昨年の2倍に
Approximately 20 new kobito characters debut
A giant kobito balloon approximately 4m tall
1,800 yen for adults
Children: 1,000 yen
Approximately 270,000 copies to be distributed to elementary schools, kindergartens, and nursery schools around the venue
“SUMO CULTURE LIVE FUKUOKA 2026” to be held at Fukuoka International Congress Center starting November 8
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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 and 一般財団法人福岡コンベンションセンター will hold “SUMO CULTURE LIVE FUKUOKA 2026” at Fukuoka International Congress Center starting November 8, 2026. In addition to watching sumo wrestling, the event will offer hands-on Japanese cultural activities such as calligraphy and tea ceremony.
Faithfully reproduces the singer-songwriter’s voice and the natural resonance of an acoustic guitar: ヤマハ acoustic guitar amp “Acompass 60”
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ヤマハ株式会社 will launch the “Acompass 60” acoustic guitar amp for singer-songwriters in early December 2026. With 60W output, it is built around the “TRUE ACOUSTIC VOICE” concept of reproducing the natural sound of vocals and guitar. The suggested retail price is 148,500 yen (135,000 yen before tax).
KitchHike unveils new corporate logo and releases “Future Fieldwork Report 2026,” sharing emerging trends in the economy and everyday life from the field
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株式会社キッチハイク unveiled its new corporate logo and released “Future Fieldwork Report 2026” on November 6, 2026. The company’s mission is to “connect communities and lives,” and its businesses include nursery school stays and NIPPON LOCAL FOOD GIFT.
Facts
More than 80 regions served to date
Used by more than 3,500 families
More than 300 local businesses
More than 1,000 local products
Used by more than 50 companies
More than 100 local governments and public agencies
【First in Kansai】Accessory specialist “OneStyle by.BRING,” offering pre-owned items such as Chrome Hearts, opens in Osaka’s America-mura on Saturday, 11/7
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OneStyle by.BRING America-mura, a brand resale shop operated by 株式会社STAYGOLD, will open in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on November 7, 2026. It will be the brand’s first Kansai location, specializing in high-end accessories such as Chrome Hearts and Goro’s.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
The main price range is 100,000 to 500,000 yen
Business hours: 12:00–20:00
Employees: 686 (as of April 2026)
Capital: 90 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社STAYGOLD、OneStyle by.BRING、BRING、OneStyle、ブラリバ、WASTE_NOT by BRING
One of the largest Christmas markets in Hokuriku, with approximately 130 shops gathering in the underground area of Kanazawa Station! “Kanazawa Christmas Market 2026” set for December 5 and 6!
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一般社団法人スレイベル will hold “Kanazawa Christmas Market 2026” in the underground plaza of Kanazawa Station’s Motenashi Dome on December 5 and 6, 2026. The event will feature approximately 130 shops, making it one of the largest in Hokuriku, as well as recovery-support initiatives for Kumamoto and Noto and the use of “Odekake Kozame” characters.
Facts
Approximately 130 shops
Dec. 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.), 2026
128 shops last year
Approximately 17,000 people
Celebrating its 5th anniversary
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人スレイベル、Restaurant L’aube、pâtisserie L’aube 花鏡庵、おみそしる倶楽部、KADOKAWA、ペンギンボックス、株式会社CCIグループ、株式会社DREAMBEER、フコク生命、株式会社金沢丸善、株式会社香輪社、茶菓工房たろう、株式会社石野製作所、株式会社イスルギ、株式会社ウフフ、OMO5金沢片町 by 星野リゾート、株式会社テルメ金沢、ハイアット セントリック 金沢、株式会社ミルボン、北國新聞社、テレビ金沢、エフエム石川、金沢商工会議所
“TEMPPAL: OVERGEARED” to launch in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on November 26
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株式会社ネクソン announced that MMORPG “TEMPPAL: OVERGEARED,” developed by GRAYGAMES and published by NEXON Korea Corporation, will launch in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on November 26.
Facts
November 26
October 6
More than 1.3 billion cumulative views
More than 85 million “likes”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクソン、NEXON Korea Corporation、GRAYGAMES、Apple App Store、Google Play、カカオページ、ピッコマ
株式会社トレードジャーニー will begin preselling its bone-conduction earbuds “COMPBEAT PRO” on the crowdfunding service Makuake on November 6, 2026. The upgraded model weighs 26g, has 8GB of memory, and offers IPX8 waterproofing.
Warm your body and soul with a tour of public baths across ward boundaries! The “Joto Five Wards Public Bath Stamp Rally 2026” kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 1!
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公衆浴場業生活衛生同業組合城東五区連合会 will hold the “Joto Five Wards Public Bath Stamp Rally 2026” from Dec. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027, with 94 public baths participating across Adachi, Sumida, Koto, Katsushika and Edogawa wards.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026–Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
94 public baths in the Joto area are participating
Adachi, Sumida, Koto, Katsushika and Edogawa wards
First 3,000 people
First 1,500 people
First 100 people
Prize redemption locations (25 locations in total)
Made with 100% brown rice of “Musubi no Kami” grown in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture. Roasted brown rice beverage “ZEN ISE” opens advance reservations on Friday, Nov. 6, with a monthly limit of 125 units
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有限会社LIFELO will open advance reservations for “ZEN ISE,” a roasted brown rice beverage made with 100% “Musubi no Kami” brown rice grown in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, through its official online store starting Nov. 6, 2026, with a monthly limit of 125 units.
“The live venue is an exhibition.” AI VTuber Izumi Asahara operates machinery beyond the screen and continues learning, heading to a second stage even before her official debut. At Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 10
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AI VTuber Izumi Asahara of 株式会社浅原技研 will appear at “Photonics Innovation 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 10, 2026, and demonstrate autonomous operation of machinery at the exhibition venue. Her official debut is planned for January 2027, but she has already been active at multiple exhibitions before then, continuing to learn as her software is updated at each venue.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Booth B-24
32 striped patterns
We started making it on Sept. 29
Official debut planned for January 2027
Asahara Giken in 2023
The company’s own factory, approximately 10 m tall
In Japan, in 2040
There will be a shortage of approximately 11 million workers
Exhibiting at “Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean Expo 2026” BILLMEN HUMAN FAIR & CLEAN EXPO 2026
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株式会社アイウイズロボティクス will exhibit at “Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean Expo 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing the T1 toilet-cleaning robot, J30/J35 series floor-cleaning robots, and W10PRO window-cleaning robot, among other products. The company will also run a 3rd anniversary campaign for the W10PRO and offer free ROI assessments.
An ethanol-free fragrance using new technology from Kanagawa University is launching from msh株式会社, which offers popular brands such as “The Flower Shop”
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The three-phase emulsification technology of 学校法人神奈川大学 has been adopted for msh株式会社’s fragrance product “The Flower Shop Sun Garden,” which will go on sale on Dec. 8, 2026.
Vacation rental booking site TABILMO launches initiative to expand listings in the Yatsugatake and Koshinetsu areas
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株式会社タビルモ launched an initiative in October 2026 to expand listings of entire-property rentals in the Yatsugatake and Koshinetsu areas, which are easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area. As part of the initiative, it began listing Nodokaan Yatsugatake, a newly built villa in Yatsugatake, Yamanashi Prefecture.
[Egao 2:50 × advanced e-cigarette] The new “TARLESS NEXT2＋” model was featured on “Ega Channel: Spare Underwear,” with approximately 1.22 million subscribers
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The new “TARLESS NEXT2＋” model from 株式会社ドローム’s e-cigarette brand “TARLESS” was featured on Egao 2:50’s YouTube channel “Ega Channel: Spare Underwear.”
Facts
Subscribers: approximately 1.22 million (as of November 2026)
The series has surpassed cumulative sales of 1.7 million units
[Saga] DX for legal affairs, labor and intellectual property: Cloud Legal, a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI, to exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in SAGA: Autumn Edition,” hosted by Ricoh Japan
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in SAGA: Autumn Edition,” hosted by Ricoh Japan, and provide a service overview and live demo of “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI.
[LE CIEL BLEU × SUBU × ANNA CHOI] The triple collaboration that was well received last year returns in crushed velour for a more refined look.
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Winter sandal brand SUBU has announced its second collaboration with women’s fashion brand LE CIEL BLEU and designer ANNA CHOI. The PLATFORM platform model, made with crushed velour, will be sold for 18,700 yen.
End the year with lingerie that makes your heart flutter. HIMICO Christmas Collection 2026
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株式会社白鳩 will present the 2026 Christmas collection from lingerie brand “HIMICO.” The pre-collection “042 Series” and main collection “043 Series” will go on sale, with reservations and sales opening Nov. 6.
Facts
2026 Christmas Collection
The 042 series launches on Friday, November 6, 2026
Regular sales of the 043 series are scheduled to begin in early December
Bra: ¥4,840
Bra: ¥4,950
Bra〈Glamour sizes〉: ¥6,490
Purchases of ¥16,500 or more
The vanity pouch costs ¥3,300 (tax included)
Around 10,000 innerwear items on sale
Sales for the fiscal year ended February 2025 totaled 62億 yen
Full refund if “Heave-ho!” doesn’t get the crowd going! Kaishun On-Site Mochi-Pounding Team introduces an “experience guarantee” for corporate clients
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株式会社SEA STORY has introduced an “experience guarantee” for corporate clients using its on-site mochi-pounding service, 「開運出張もちつき隊」. The policy provides a full refund of the plan fee if the event fails to meet standards for group cohesion, safety or operational quality, aiming to ease organizers’ concerns when planning year-end and New Year parties.
Facts
57.2% of companies held year-end or New Year parties
Down from 59.6% the previous year
Originalコロナ禍前の78.4％と比較すると
The figure was 21.2 percentage points lower
21.7% cited “cost-cutting” as the reason
Among companies that held parties, 85.8% cited “employee fellowship” as their purpose
If the event starts 30 minutes or more after the agreed start time
1,000 or more attendees
A charity event for children in Arakawa Ward (around 100 people)
Around 60% of inquiries received via the web came in November and December
1 mochi-pounding session: around 100 pieces, for a group of 25 people / ¥121,000
2 mochi-pounding sessions: around 200 pieces, for a group of 50 people / ¥165,000
3 mochi-pounding sessions: around 300 pieces, for a group of 75 people / ¥209,000
[Fall Car Care Survey] November is the most common month when drivers start noticing their car’s interior windows fogging more easily, cited by 46%. More than 80% have had trouble with fogged windows
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Results of the 2026 Fall Car Care Survey by モビフルEC found that November was the most common month when people start noticing their car’s interior windows fogging more easily, cited by 46%. Combined with October, the figure reached 70%. Meanwhile, 81% said they had experienced trouble with fogged interior windows.
Facts
November was the most common response, at 46%
81% said they had experienced trouble with fogged interior windows
An unexpected team-up between meat specialists! The ultimate “BEEF × CHICKEN” collaboration
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株式会社カルネヴァーレ’s KINTAN and French dining restaurant ROTISSERIE★BLUE will offer a limited-time collaboration menu from November 9 to 23, 2026. Under the supervision of chef 西村貴仁, the menu features ramen and pasta lunches combining rotisserie chicken with Japanese beef broth.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Available for a limited 15 days
Earned a Michelin star in 2019
Ultimate ROTISSERIE chicken ramen and yakiniku set ¥1680
“KINTAN” select beef-bouillon soup pasta (with salad) ¥1,320
“KINTAN” select beef-bouillon soup pasta set (with salad, dessert and coffee) ¥1,760 (tax included)
Beef scraps and tendon are carefully simmered for 5 hours
Chef Nishimura creates his own blend of more than 15 types of salt
Companies mentioned：株式会社カルネヴァーレ、KINTAN、ROTISSERIE★BLUE、Nishimura Takahito La cuisine creativite、SOCHON SYNSENSE
[First at 医療創生大学] eWeLL delivers a lecture to develop nursing DX talent
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株式会社eWeLL held a “Practical Lecture on ICT in Home-Visit Nursing” for 2nd-year nursing students at 医療創生大学 on October 27, 2026. The first such lecture at the university, it was offered free of charge to promote information security and DX talent development, with a live demonstration of the electronic medical records system “iBow” and examples of AI use.
Facts
Held online for 105 minutes
The program has been offered to more than 8,000 students at 30 schools to date
Used at more than 3,700 home-visit nursing stations nationwide
Used daily by more than 6万8千 nurses and other professionals across all 47 prefectures
Supporting more than 1 million home-care patients to date
Making use of vacant homes and cultivating fields: 2 people who returned to 福井県坂井市 talk about creating local jobs
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A relocation and entrepreneurship talk event hosted by 福井県坂井市 will be held at OFF TOKYO, operated by シビレ株式会社, on November 19, 2026. Speakers will include 越智健一, who returned to the area and launched the shared kitchen “MOF Kitchen,” and 川合本八, who started a new farm. The event will also introduce Sakai City’s support programs and Start Hub SAKAI.
TESS Group wins order from 西華産業株式会社 for installation of a solar power generation system (installation site: 株式会社 鶴見製作所 Kyoto Plant)
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テス・エンジニアリング, a consolidated subsidiary of テスホールディングス, has won an order from 西華産業 to install a solar power generation system (approximately 585 kW) and battery storage at the Kyoto Plant of 鶴見製作所. Delivery is scheduled for January 2027.
Notice of the establishment of the urban redevelopment association for the “Fujieda Station Front 一-chome 6 Block Type 一 Urban Redevelopment Project” — Establishment meeting held on Nov. 5 (Thu), attended by Fujieda Mayor Shohei Kitamura and City Council Member Kazuyuki Yui
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション and Shizuoka Railway Co. announced that the establishment meeting for the urban redevelopment association for the Fujieda Station Front 一-chome 6 Block Type 一 Urban Redevelopment Project was held on Nov. 5, 2026, and the urban redevelopment association was established.
[Ikusaka Village, Nagano Prefecture] Experience the magical, cutting-edge AR sport HADO at a 70th-anniversary merger event on Nov. 7 and 8!
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株式会社meleap will hold an AR sport HADO experience event on Nov. 7 and 8 as part of Ikusaka Village, Nagano Prefecture's 70th-anniversary merger celebrations.
[武蔵野大学] Learn about food waste and food education, with homework support too! Entrepreneurship faculty students to hold “Mogu Mogu Shokudo,” a food education event for elementary school students, on Nov. 21 (Sat)
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The entrepreneurship faculty of 武蔵野大学 and 株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー will hold “Mogu Mogu Shokudo,” a food education event for elementary school students, in Musashino, Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2026. The event will include learning about food waste and food education, serving ingredients from Fukushima Prefecture, and homework support from university students. Participation is free, with capacity for 40 people.
The specialty Earl Grey shop’s hugely popular soft serve and buzzworthy new-style butter mochi will be available for a limited time at the Bread Festival Boulangerie Expo at あべのハルカス近鉄本店.
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株式会社キャセリンハウス, the operator of specialty Earl Grey shop “&EARL GREY,” will sell its tea soft serve and butter mochi for a limited time at the Bread Festival Boulangerie Expo, held at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 from Nov. 13 to 23, 2026.
Facts
Approximately 50 times the amount of tea leaves
Price: 660 yen (tax included)
An expensive ingredient costing approximately 7 times as much or more
[Shibuya, Nov. 20 (Fri), 19:00–] Practical tips to prevent declined job offers and early turnover! HR meetup to discuss hiring the Class of 2027 and retaining young employees!!
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An HR meetup on preventing declined job offers and early turnover will be held on Nov. 20, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. Mr. Iwami of 株式会社MAST and Mr. Kishimoto of 株式会社アルファ will speak and share practical tips.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
19:00～
Supports organizational development for more than 300 organizations annually
The “Teichaku Marker” turnover improvement program has been adopted by more than 80 organizations
Turnover rate improved from 20% to 5%
Annual recruitment costs reduced by 7.5 million yen
Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal (advance payment): 10,000 yen
Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal (payment on the day): 11,000 yen
A community of 5,000 marketers and entrepreneurs in Shibuya
Hosts more than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000, centered on executives in web, IT and creative industries
Approximately 90 companies, including fast-growing startups, are participating
At a low cost starting from 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
Past cases have achieved an ROI of approximately 15 times
[Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei] A luxurious taste to brighten the winter season. Seasonal “Stick Chocolates” depicting holiday scenes arrive on Nov. 6 (Fri)
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Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei will begin selling 3 types of seasonal stick chocolates inspired by the holiday season, along with gift sets, on Nov. 6. The brand also announced that it was selected for the “食べログ Sweets WEST Top 100 2026.”
[SCAPA] meets Tomoka Kurotani: Winter happiness wrapped in warmth EMBRACE the WINTER BLISS — Announcement of a special feature page on the official online store
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Belgian fashion brand SCAPA, operated by 株式会社ルック, will publish a special feature page for its fall/winter collection featuring actress Tomoka Kurotani on its official online store on Nov. 6, 2026.
Asahi Beer has teamed up with 野性爆弾’s Cookie! to release limited-edition cans starting Nov. 10. It will also unveil a new web commercial and run a campaign.
78th National Calendar Exhibition seeks entries through Dec. 1; exhibition to be held in Tokyo and Osaka in 2027
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産経新聞社 and 日本印刷産業連合会 are holding the 78th National Calendar Exhibition, a contest for calendars for 2027, and are accepting entries through Dec. 1. Winning entries will be exhibited in Tokyo and Osaka in 2027.
Limited video explores cancer and employment, promoting inclusion of diverse experiences of illness and treatment; released Friday, Nov. 6〔共済連〕
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パルシステム共済生活協同組合連合会, with the cooperation of サッポロビール株式会社 and NPO法人がんノート, will release a limited video on the theme of cancer and employment from Nov. 6 through March 31, 2027. As part of its cancer awareness initiative, the video introduces employee experiences and support programs at サッポロビール株式会社 and offers an opportunity to consider balancing treatment and work.
Facts
From Fri., Nov. 6
Available for a limited time through the end of fiscal 2026
More than 20% of the total
Ordinary revenue: 5.07 billion yen
Number of employees: 67
535,000 mutual aid and insurance policies in force
Let's make a コロン缶マン! Artist みなみかずひろ and コロン缶 to hold a 2-day workshop! Limited-edition コロン缶 featuring a ラバーダック design, created in collaboration with すみのえアートビート, also on sale!
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生野金属株式会社 will hold a コロン缶マン-making workshop and pop-up shop in Osaka on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, selling limited-edition goods created in collaboration with すみのえアートビート as well as a creator series.
Plantful Journey launches its first collaborative food product, Kale & Almond Sauce. Developed jointly with 坂ノ途中, the plant-based sauce puts kale grown without reliance on synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers at center stage
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Plantful Journey will launch its first collaborative food product, Kale & Almond Sauce, developed jointly with 株式会社坂ノ途中. The plant-based sauce uses kale grown without relying on synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers and will go on sale in November 2026.
TOPPAN opens second EXPO2025 Official Pop-Up Store at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA, a shop showcasing new content, at エキュート秋葉原
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TOPPAN株式会社 will open its second pop-up store featuring Myaku-Myaku, the official character of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA in エキュート秋葉原. The store will run from Nov. 10 to Dec. 10, 2026.
On sale Nov. 8! Yokohama high school students and businesses team up to turn unused apples and onions into new products
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Students from 横浜市立みなと総合高等学校, ASTRA FOOD PLAN株式会社 and MoguMogu横浜元町本店 have developed dressing and sugar products using unused apples and onions. They will be sold at an event on Nov. 8 and in stores.
The number of overnight vehicle camping sites, or RV parks, across Japan has reached 735! 23 new sites, including RV parks where visitors can relax amid nature and convenience store RV parks, have been certified!
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一般社団法人日本RV協会 announced that 23 new RV parks opened in October, bringing the cumulative number of certified sites nationwide to 735 as of the end of October 2026.
New designs for “My Marriage Registration,” an official marriage registration form: a floral design for a blessed union and a Japanese-pattern design wishing for good ties and harmony
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株式会社サムライソード has added 2 new designs to its “My Marriage Registration” form, the 5th installment of its new designs, ahead of “Good Couple Day” on Nov. 22.
【楽天イーグルス】The “Rakuten Eagles Cup Junior High School Hardball Baseball Tournament 2026 Supported by 長栄工業” will be held Nov. 14 (Sat.), 15 (Sun.) and 24 (Sat.)!
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株式会社楽天野球団 will hold the “楽天イーグルス Cup Junior High School Hardball Baseball Tournament 2026 Supported by 長栄工業” on Nov. 14, 15 and 21. The tournament will feature 16 teams representing leagues across Tohoku, competing in a knockout format at venues including 楽天モバイル最強パーク宮城.
Three creators affiliated with the company, 「ちゃんちゃんまる」, 「naru」 and 「ばっちょ」, nominated for TikTok Awards Japan 2026
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Three creators affiliated with 株式会社Unlock, 「ちゃんちゃんまる」, 「naru」 and 「ばっちょ」, have been nominated in the “Beauty Creator of the Year” category at TikTok Awards Japan 2026. Voting runs from Nov. 6 to 15, 2026.
Facts
3 people
2026
2 million views
About 90%
7 categories
11 categories in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社Unlock、TikTok、TikTok Japan
Premium golf clinic to be held with professional golfer Takumi Kanaya
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ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社 will collaborate with personal golf gym RIZAP GOLF to hold a “Premium Golf Clinic” on Dec. 19, led by its affiliated professional golfer Takumi Kanaya.
Facts
Limited to 16 participants
The 16 participants will be divided into 4 groups of 4
Each participant is expected to receive about 5 minutes of direct instruction
MYTREX to hold a pop-up centered on recovery furniture “MEDICAG LC EGG” at エストネーション六本木ヒルズ店
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MYTREX, the beauty and health equipment brand operated by 株式会社創通メディカル, will hold a pop-up at エストネーション六本木ヒルズ店 from Nov. 7 to 24, 2026, focusing on sales and demonstrations of recovery furniture such as “MEDICAG LC EGG.”
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
Nov. 24
4 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
M&A EX launches “AI Capitalist,” which identifies potential partners from mid-term management plans and IR materials of 3,884 listed companies
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株式会社M&A EX launched “AI Capitalist” on Nov. 6, 2026. The service uses AI to analyze listed companies’ mid-term management plans and IR materials to identify potential M&A and capital alliance partners.
ピラティススタジオDEP広島店 is recruiting instructors with qualifications as physical therapists or occupational therapists. The studio supports improvements in physical function through lessons for athletes and general clients, and offers a work environment with no quotas where instructors can make use of their expertise.
Box expands collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver a trusted content layer for enterprise AI
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Box is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA by integrating NVIDIA Nemotron models and the “Box Context Retrieval” engine into its enterprise AI platform. This will enable improved search accuracy, reduced costs and multimodal support.
Facts
Improve search accuracy (Recall@5) by 20%
Reduce token usage by 90%
Increase the speed of question answering by 4 times
Approximately 23,000 companies in Japan
86% of Nikkei 225 companies
General availability for Enterprise Advanced customers is planned for early 2027
[和牛焼肉 NIKUGEN 六本木店] Reservations now open for special year-end and New Year party plans with all-you-can-drink options
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和牛焼肉 NIKUGEN 六本木店, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, is offering limited-time year-end and New Year party plans with all-you-can-drink options through the end of January 2027.
Facts
Limited-time offer through the end of January 2027
Private room accommodating up to 18 people
SELECT Course + 47-item Standard All-You-Can-Drink Plan ¥6,389 (tax included)
ADVANCE Course + 47-item Standard All-You-Can-Drink Plan ¥7,489 (tax included)
SPECIAL Course + 47-item Standard All-You-Can-Drink Plan ¥9,689 (tax included)
SIGNATURE Course + 47-item Standard All-You-Can-Drink Plan ¥11,889 (tax included)
Capital: ¥5.9 billion (as of June 30, 2026)
Net sales: ¥151.6 billion (fiscal year ended June 2026)
Group store sales: approximately ¥210.1 billion (fiscal year ended June 2026)
“DAIMARU × まめゴマ” pop-up stores to be held at 大丸東京店, 大丸梅田店 and 松坂屋名古屋店!
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will hold pop-up stores in collaboration with サンエックス character “まめゴマ” and 大丸松坂屋百貨店 at 大丸東京店, 大丸梅田店 and 松坂屋名古屋店 from November 2026 through February 2027. Along with limited-edition products and reissued models, postcards and stickers will be given away as purchase bonuses.
Box announces new enterprise AI capabilities, including agentic workflow automation and advanced threat detection
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At BoxWorks 2026, Box announced “Box Architect,” which supports agentic workflow automation, and new threat protection features that detect and respond to agent-driven attacks.
Facts
Approximately 23,000 companies in Japan
86% of Nikkei 225 companies
A phased beta rollout for Enterprise Advanced customers is planned to begin in November 2026
Planned to be made available in early 2027 to customers using Enterprise Advanced and Box Shield
Funds Startups invests in hot spring algae biotech startup ONSOH through a CB
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Funds Startups株式会社 has invested through a convertible bond (CB) from its Fund 2 in ONSOH株式会社, which is developing “RG92,” a biomaterial for livestock and aquaculture made from microalgae sourced from Beppu hot springs.
Facts
End of June 2026
100% subsidiary
Dec. 2023
Companies mentioned：Funds Startups株式会社、ONSOH株式会社、Funds Venture Debt Fund 2号投資事業有限責任組合、ファンズ株式会社
Box announces industry-specific solution “Box for Industries”
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Box, Inc. announced its industry-specific solution “Box for Industries” and began offering it to the financial services, public sector, and media and entertainment industries.
Audible to release literary critic 三宅香帆’s first audio-first work, the new essay “没頭する力,” on Nov. 6; actor 影山優佳 to make her Audible narration debut
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Audible will begin streaming literary critic 三宅香帆’s first audio-first work, the essay “没頭する力,” on Nov. 6. Actor 影山優佳 will narrate it, and a special conversation will also be included as bonus audio.
At 53.4% of schools and organizations advertising teaching jobs, no application email address or form could be found on the official website, according to ティーチャーズキャリア (October 2026)
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ティーチャーズキャリア, operated by 株式会社こののキャリア, announced that as of October 2026, no application email address or form could be found on the official website of 53.4% of the schools and organizations with teaching jobs listed on the service.
“はなまるおばけ” makes an appearance in a Black Friday-exclusive color! A collaboration campaign offering a chance to meet a special “はなまるおばけ” will be held at 21 facilities nationwide
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株式会社クリエイトリンク, a subsidiary of 株式会社ヨーク・ホールディングス, will hold a Black Friday collaboration campaign with Sanrio character “はなまるおばけ” at 21 facilities nationwide, including アリオ, through Nov. 30.
Facts
Receipts totaling ¥3,000 (tax included; receipts may be combined)
¥1,000 in shared gift certificates
Receipts totaling ¥2,000 or more (tax included; receipts may be combined)
青山学院大学 to hold final judging on Nov. 28, where high school through graduate students will compete with business plans
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The 青山学院大学アントレプレナーシップセンター will hold the final judging for the “Aoyama Business Plan Contest 2026” on Nov. 28, 2026. Of 34 entries from high school through graduate students, 5 teams that passed the initial document screening will present their business plans. The grand prize winner will receive, among other awards, ¥500,000 in startup funding provided by 三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
There were 34 entries
5 teams that passed the initial document screening
べんてんや, a female chindon troupe from Nagoya, to tour the U.S. in spring and fall for Route 66’s 100th anniversary! Cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S. through music and smiles
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べんてんや, a female chindon troupe from Nagoya, held spring and fall tours in Missouri and Arizona in 2026 to mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66’s opening, promoting cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S.
Facts
Route 66’s 100th anniversary
More than 100 performances held
11,000 visitors
20,000 spectators along the route
Chindon, with a history of approximately 150 years
Companies mentioned：イベントカンパニー スージーハウス ちんどん べんてんや、国際交流基金、スプリングフィールド姉妹都市協会、The Standard、KOLR 10、Japanese American Citizens League、JACL、べんてんや
株式会社くらしあす President Kosuke Sakamoto appointed outside director of 株式会社土屋共創プラットフォーム
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株式会社土屋共創プラットフォーム has appointed Kosuke Sakamoto, president of 株式会社くらしあす, as an outside director, aiming to systematize dementia care and improve service quality.
Facts
Founded 株式会社くらしあす in 2012
60 tips for preventing inappropriate dementia care
[AIMO] Become a brand chosen when AI is asked “What do you recommend?” New AI SEO (LLMO) service launched
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株式会社GOOD VIBES AGENCY launched “AIMO,” an AI SEO (LLMO) service to optimize brand visibility in AI search results, on Nov. 2, 2026. The service targets 5 AI platforms—ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Google AIモード and AI Overviews—and measures responses, requests corrections to misinformation, and conducts PR through third-party information.
Facts
Launched on Nov. 2, 2026
58.8% have used generative AI
Rose significantly from 26.7% the previous year
The rate at which links were clicked was 8%
15% when not displayed
More than 84% of the sources cited by AI
Paid content accounted for 0.3%
1,500 answers per week on the Lite plan
¥200,000 per month
¥400,000 per month
Minimum contract period: 6 months
Companies mentioned：株式会社GOOD VIBES AGENCY、総務省、Pew Research Center、Muck Rack、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Google AIモード、AI Overviews
About 81% of clothes no longer worn are worn again! Clothing collection service するーぷ now listed on Gomi-Map
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14 locations of collection boxes for するーぷ, a clothing collection service operated by JGC Digital株式会社, are now listed on “Gomi-Map,” a recycling spot search app run by NPO法人Gomi-Map. The organizations have also begun marketing collaboration.
Can first impressions change in 4 days? A new dating pilot program with 40 men and women in their 30s saw mutual selections rise from 5 pairs to 13 pairs
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ORIME, a community-based matchmaking service operated by アスモアリンク株式会社, ran a beta program for 40 men and women in their 30s in October 2026, and mutual selections increased from 5 pairs to 13 pairs. Following this result, recruitment for the first program cohort will begin in January 2027.
Facts
40 single men and women in their 30s
5 mutual selections on the first day
Increased to 13 pairs before the final day
81.6% said, “There was someone who moved me emotionally”
86.5% rated ORIME as “making it easier to get to know someone’s personality”
Every Saturday from Oct. 3 to 24, 2026
The first program cohort, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
Manga creation app “MangaLoft 1.0” launches — from panel layout and inking to screentones on iPad and Mac
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Electricwoods合同会社 and Digital Lynx Systems Inc. will release “MangaLoft 1.0,” a manga creation app for Mac and iPad, on Nov. 5, 2026. Drawing and page editing are free, but a subscription to “MangaLoft Plus” is required for print output.
Facts
Starting November 5, 2026
Draw at 72 DPI
It is also possible to output at 350 DPI
Companies mentioned：Electricwoods合同会社、Digital Lynx Systems Inc.
Dog food brand “DOZO” and emergency animal hospital “Shiba Animal Clinic” form business partnership, connecting daily “prevention and early intervention” through meals with emergency medical care when needed
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株式会社ワイエス・ワン, which manufactures the dog food brand “DOZO,” and emergency veterinary hospital 芝アニマルクリニック have launched a business partnership. Starting Nov. 6, 2026, they will offer an online clinic for DOZO subscribers, and the hospital will introduce DOZO’s complete and balanced food as an in-hospital food.
Produce as many ad videos as needed without filming—videos that don’t look AI-generated. AimAgency launches “AI Video Creative” to prevent deterioration in video ad CPA
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AimAgency株式会社 will launch “AI Video Creative,” a high-quality advertising video production service using generative AI without filming, in November 2026. Drawing on data from a cumulative 80 million views and expertise in drama production, it will produce videos at scale while toning down the “AI look” to prevent CPA deterioration.
Honma Bakery to launch new commercial frozen bread offerings on Nov. 9, 令和8年.
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本間製パン株式会社 will begin nationwide sales of commercial frozen bread—including sliced bread, baguettes, table rolls, and its new frozen potato buns—on Nov. 9, 令和8年.
Turn reviews into bookstore revenue! “ビブリオリンク” to provide incentive payments to booksellers and member bookstores; registration opens Nov. 10, with official launch on Dec. 16
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株式会社ビブリオリンク will launch “ビブリオリンク,” a review platform connecting publishers, booksellers, and bookstores, on Dec. 16, 2026. The platform will use booksellers’ reviews for promotion and provide incentive payments to eligible booksellers and member bookstores, aiming to stem the decline in bookstores.
Facts
There are 9,859 registered bookstore locations
Down 308 locations from the same period last year (10,167 locations)
A decline of approximately 3%
4,475 locations over 10 years
A decline of approximately 31%
Register at least 45 days before the scheduled publication date
Listings run for up to 90 days
Reviews remain viewable for 30 days after the submission deadline
A plan normally priced at ¥30,000 (before tax)
¥5,000 for publishers with capital of less than ¥100 million
¥10,000 for publishers with capital of ¥100 million or more
Three 230 ml can varieties of “YOTEI STOCK,” natural water from Niseko and the foothills of Mount Yotei, are now available for hotel rooms and minibars. Commercial orders open Nov. 6
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株式会社デリシャスフロム北海道 will begin taking orders on Nov. 6 for three varieties of “YOTEI STOCK,” natural water from Niseko and the foothills of Mount Yotei, in 230 ml aluminum cans for hotel rooms and minibars.
Seeking 120 classic cars and motorcycles in collaboration with Honda! “The Timeless Meet Vol.2” to be held at Motegi on Nov. 15
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株式会社愛車のある暮らし has announced details of “The Timeless Meet Vol.2,” to be held on Nov. 15, 2026, at the Honda Collection Hall in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. In collaboration with Honda, the event is seeking 120 classic cars and motorcycles unveiled by the year 2000, and will feature talks and exhibits on garage life.
Facts
120 vehicles
November 15, 2026
The year 2000
Adults: ¥1,850
Children: ¥850
Cars: ¥1,000
Motorcycles: ¥500
Companies mentioned：株式会社愛車のある暮らし、Casa Garage、Honda、MOTOR FORCE、AUTO GALLERIA MARIE、SYMPHONIC PARTS
株式会社ウェル, part of the KTIG HD Group, fully launched “Saku-Pila,” a new self-service plan offering unlimited machine Pilates for ¥4,950 per month (before tax), at the ピラティスアクス Motoyawata Station Front studio on Nov. 1, 2026.
Choose one product that catches your eye and try it for free. Sample vending machine arrives at “COSMESTA,” a brand-story experience shop
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株式会社アドインテ’s signage-based sample vending machine “AIICO” has been installed at “COSMESTA,” a brand-story experience shop operated by 株式会社TONYA. Visitors can try one of four products for free by signing up for LINE and completing a survey.
Legendary horse-racing newspaper “1馬” returns as an AI prediction service. “1馬AI” launches Nov. 6
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株式会社ProjectA will launch “1馬AI,” an AI prediction service from horse-racing newspaper “1馬,” on Nov. 6, 2026. Powered by its proprietary “1馬エンジン” algorithm, the service covers both central and local horse racing and is available for ¥2,980 per month.
Genedata has announced a fully integrated Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) designed for the AI era to help accelerate biopharmaceutical R&D. The company, a subsidiary of ダナハーコーポレーション, natively integrates structured data and workflows and manages previously scattered information as consistent scientific records, supporting knowledge transfer and more sophisticated decision-making.
株式会社enigma co-hosts solo exhibition “虚実の閾” by contemporary artist 鎌谷徹太郎
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株式会社enigma is joining as a co-host of “虚実の閾,” a solo exhibition by contemporary artist 鎌谷徹太郎, to be held at 両足院 in Kyoto from Dec. 6, 2026. The exhibition will feature large folding-screen works by 鎌谷, as well as a special performance by musician 冥丁.
Facts
A Zen temple with a history spanning more than 600 years
Tableware brand “HARVEST” will reopen its store in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Nov. 12, 2026. After approximately 12 years, the store is expanding its floor space and refreshing its layout and event space.
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
October 2014
From approximately 20 tsubo to approximately 30 tsubo
Expanded to 1.5 times its previous size
Capital: ¥16 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社ローヤル物産、HARVEST、THE HARVEST KITCHEN GENERAL STORE
“10 seconds in the morning for a day that feels like me.” New skincare brand mormee (モーミ) to launch “Pearl Serum Mist,” a serum for mornings, on Jan. 25, 2027
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Umi株式会社 will launch “Pearl Serum Mist,” a mist serum for mornings, on Jan. 25, 2027, as the first product from its new skincare brand, “mormee.”
NIPPONIA Operations forms capital and business alliance with ホロニック, operator of SETRE
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NIPPONIAオペレーションズ株式会社 has formed a capital and business alliance with ホロニック, which operates SETRE, and will work together to develop a regional lodging model and operational infrastructure.
LAMP株式会社 launches “LocalBuzz Reserve,” a reservation system for businesses that handles everything from bookings and payments to membership management using LINE and AI. AI fills vacant slots, and the system can also be operated through Claude and ChatGPT
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LAMP株式会社 began offering “LocalBuzz Reserve,” a reservation and membership management system for businesses using LINE and AI, on Nov. 6, 2026. The system features simple bookings through LINE, AI-powered filling of vacant slots and drafting of messages, advance payment, and MCP-compatible integration with Claude and ChatGPT. It is available starting at ¥5,980 per month, before tax.
Facts
From Nov. 6, 2026
Starting at ¥5,980 per month, before tax
Original初期費用は0円です
The monthly reservation fee will be reduced by ¥2,000
Free online seminar on Dec. 8: “PCs and Operations Techniques for Achieving Results with AI”
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SMFLレンタル株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 8 on the theme of “PCs and Operations Techniques for Achieving Results with AI.” In Part 1, 白木智幸 of デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社 will explain how to use AI PCs. In Part 2, 奈波原田 of SMFLレンタル株式会社 will speak about PC operations techniques.
Anime “範馬刃牙” × 格之進: Two “ultimate spheres” meet!!!
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株式会社門崎’s meat brand 格之進 will sell “範馬刃牙 球体ハンバーグ焼き器 オリバーグメーカー,” a collaboration product with the anime “範馬刃牙,” in a limited run of 1,450 units. Online sales begin on Nov. 12, 2026, at ¥12,980, including tax.