Art spreads throughout Atami. “ATAMI ART RESIDENCE 2026” opens Nov. 8
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ATAMI ART LINK DAO LLC will hold “ATAMI ART RESIDENCE 2026” in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 8 to Dec. 6, 2026. The main venues will be 熱海後楽園ホテル, 熱海風雅, yutorie, and 静電気ホテル, where artists from Japan and abroad will create works during residencies and exhibit them.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, to Sunday, Dec. 6
Original熱海後楽園ホテル、熱海風雅、yutorie（ユトリエ）、静電気ホテルの4施設
Exhibitions are scheduled to continue through March 14, 2027, after the event ends
Companies mentioned：ATAMI ART LINK DAO LLC、ATAMI ART LINK DAO 合同会社、PROJECT ATAMI、ATAMI ART GRANT、ATAMI ART RESIDENCE 2026、ATAMI ART LINK DAO
How 吉利汽車’s i‑HEV hybrid technology points to new possibilities for gasoline-powered cars
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吉利汽車 has unveiled its intelligent hybrid technology, “i‑HEV.” It uses an engine with a maximum thermal efficiency of 48.41% and AI energy management to improve fuel efficiency and safety. The Geely Emgrand i‑HEV set a Guinness World Record for fuel consumption of 2.22L per 100km in combined mode.
Facts
Maximum thermal efficiency reaches 48.41%
Records fuel consumption of 2.22L per 100km
The electric drive system delivers up to 230kW
Motor drive accounts for more than 80% of driving time
Can travel on motor power alone at speeds of up to 66km/h
The drivetrain response time is 10 milliseconds
Improves energy efficiency by more than 10%
An engine with a maximum output of 160kW and
Companies mentioned：吉利汽車、Geely、トヨタ、Geely Auto Group、吉利汽車グループ
Hoseya Honten, a specialist shop for high-pressure washing equipment, sponsors the Kurashi no Market Awards 2026 as main sponsor for the 2nd consecutive year
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ホース屋 本店, operated by 中部高圧ホース株式会社, will sponsor the “くらしのマーケットアワード2026,” to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 25, 2026, as main sponsor for the 2nd consecutive year.
Crowdfunding campaign ends with ¥7.81 million raised, 156% of its target, and 344 supporters
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AlexandriteWorld株式会社’s crowdfunding campaign “Give the Gift of Christmas,” run on CAMPFIRE, ended with ¥7,811,145 raised, 156% of its target, and 344 supporters. The funds will provide 83 children at residential care facilities with free tickets to the Japan premiere of the full-length ballet “クリスマス・キャロル.”
[Challenge to become the world’s best] Seniors with an average age over 90 take on a Guinness World Records™ challenge in “鉄拳8”! The 14th “ケアeスポーツCUP” to be held on Dec. 6!
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一般社団法人ケアeスポーツ協会 will hold the “第14回ケアeスポーツCUP” in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2026, and attempt a Guinness World Records™ challenge using “鉄拳8.” Older adults with an average age over 90 will compete online.
インテリア仏壇ルミエール, operated by 株式会社フレンド, surveyed 5,000 men and women aged 30–70 nationwide about pets. The results showed that people who had lost a pet more recently were more likely to choose “keeping the ashes at home” after cremation.
Facts
5,000 men and women aged 30–70 nationwide
2,571 people who have experienced the loss of a pet
Original1年以内に亡くした人で44.9%
“Buried without cremation” was the most common response, at 33.6%
“Cremated, with all the remains kept at home” accounted for 18.6%
Japanese egg producers win “Cage-Free Award (Free-Range Egg Award)”
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CIWF, an international farm animal welfare organization, announced that Japanese egg producers 株式会社デイリーファーム and 農事組合法人蔵王ファーム won the “Cage-Free Award (Free-Range Egg Award)” at an awards ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
A total of 44 awards were presented
The 2026 “Farm Animal Welfare Awards”
Held on Nov. 4
Benefiting more than 1.6 billion animals annually
More than 1,000 awards have been presented worldwide
Raising 3,600 hens
By 2030
Plans to increase the flock to 10,800 hens
From approximately 30,000 chickens
Produces 8.26 million eggs annually
More than 3.47 billion animals annually
Companies mentioned：Compassion in World Farming、CIWF、農事組合法人蔵王ファーム、株式会社デイリーファーム、旬楽膳、Sunny Eggs 社、Korin 社、Tan-Khun Organic Farm、COMO Hotels and Resorts、マクドナルド、スターバックス、コンパスグループ、IKEA
Good news for dog lovers! From Gifu to the world. Esperanza Dog launches to support your dog’s gut health with just a small amount!
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Announcement of the launch of Esperanza Dog, a canine gut-care product distributed by 株式会社コーナーストーン. Co-developed by a manufacturer in Gifu Prefecture and a veterinarian, the liquid product contains ingredients such as hawthorn extract. A preview experience and monitor recruitment will be held at an event on Nov. 8, 2026.
A café at 竹駒神社 launches limited-edition “Takekoma Inari-yaki” cookies for November Shichi-Go-San visits
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The café 竹駒の杜 CAFÉ 一粒万倍, located at 竹駒神社 and operated by Tregion株式会社, will launch the limited-edition “Takekoma Inari-yaki” cookies for Shichi-Go-San on Oct. 25, 2026. Planned and produced by こくちょう菓詩屋 in Sendai, the cookies feature packaging modeled on a white fox and an amulet made from fried tofu. Price: ¥1,400 (tax included).
Ukiyo-e to see, smell and take home. JAPON!SM soaps and room sprays on sale at the museum shop of “Ukiyo-e in Motion GIFU”
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株式会社JAPONISM will sell the ukiyo-e-themed “JAPON!SM Vegan Soap” and “JAPON!SM Room Spray” at the museum shop of the special exhibition “Ukiyo-e in Motion GIFU,” opening at 岐阜市歴史博物館 on Nov. 6, 2026.
Partnership agreements signed with startup support hubs in Australia and South Korea
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SHIBUYA QWS, a co-creation facility operated by 渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社, has signed partnership agreements with Y.hub in Australia and Global Startup Center, Startup Venture Campus Seoul and dcamp in South Korea to strengthen connections and mutual support between the Japanese-Australian and Japanese-South Korean startup ecosystems.
[Survey] Among people who have closed down their family home, 39.0% returned 6 times or more—the biggest burden was the amount of work involved in clearing it out, cited by 52.3%
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A survey by 株式会社Sora Capital of 195 people who had closed down their family home found that 39.0% returned 6 times or more, and the biggest burden was the amount of work involved in clearing it out (52.3%). Transportation and lodging costs came to ¥100,000 or more for 30.3%.
Facts
Among 195 men and women nationwide
30.3% spent ¥100,000 or more on transportation and lodging
60.0% handled the work on days off without using paid leave
[Free online seminar for nursery school operators] Explaining the basics of childcare staff placement standards and how to calculate them—co-hosted by 株式会社ウェルキッズ and 株式会社いちたす—Dec. 2 (Wed.)
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株式会社ウェルキッズ and 株式会社いちたす will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 2, 2026, explaining the basics of childcare staff placement standards and how to calculate them.
[Osaka, Tennoji] Try a free dental scan and bad-breath test. Dental clinic open house and consultation event to be held Nov. 7–15, including “Good Teeth Day”
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医療法人社団アップル歯科クリニック will open 天王寺アップル歯科・矯正歯科 in Tennoji Ward, Osaka, on Nov. 16, 2026, and will hold a free open house and consultation event from Nov. 7–15 ahead of the opening.
Analysis of 137 applicants for GX-ETS practical seminar finds 60% are companies outside the system’s scope—analysis of 1st session participants released
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株式会社FIY analyzed the 137 participants in the 1st “GX-ETS Practical Seminar 2026,” held on Oct. 29, 2026, and found that approximately 60% of applicants were companies or practitioners outside the scope of the emissions trading system (GX-ETS). Approximately 90% said their procurement budget was undecided or that they had no plans for one. The company will hold the 2nd seminar on Nov. 19.
もりみらい株式会社 has launched the smartphone game “Mushi Strike Z” and is running a comeback campaign for related games, as well as a campaign offering limited-time gift codes.
Facts
Deal massive damage by getting close to “10”
More than 100 realistic, cool and cute insects appear
Players who have not logged in for 90 days or more
The 30th “2027 Mobac Show” to be held at Makuhari Messe from March 2, 2027; 日本製パン製菓機械工業会 holds press conference
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協同組合日本製パン製菓機械工業会 announced that it will hold the 30th “2027 Mobac Show” at Makuhari Messe from March 2, 2027. The show will feature 240 companies and 1,551 booths, with 35 first-time exhibitors. Its theme is “Connecting People and Food: Next-Generation Technology.”
【Kyoto Public Bath Twenty-Four Solar Terms Bath Tour】Just 1 month left‼ Latest updates unveiled all at once to boost motivation to complete the rally‼
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The latest updates have been announced for the “Kyoto Public Bath Twenty-Four Solar Terms Bath Tour” rally, organized by 京都府公衆浴場業生活衛生同業組合 and 京都市. With less than 1 month remaining, the design of 永楽屋 collaboration tenugui towels and details of the awards ceremony (January 27, 2027, Kyoto City Hall) were announced to encourage participants to complete the rally.
New store to open at Osaka Umeda underground mall “Diamor Osaka”; Christmas decorations planned under the theme “Wonder Christmas”
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New Era® UMEDA SOUTH will open on November 12 at “Diamor Osaka,” managed by 大阪ダイヤモンド地下街株式会社. Christmas decorations and showtimes under the theme “Wonder Christmas—Welcome to the World of Alice” will also be presented from November 13 to December 25, 2026.
Two months after Yahoo!ショッピング introduced fees: How much have fees increased by monthly sales? For stores with monthly sales of 100,000 yen, about 37% of gross profit becomes a new cost, certified partner estimates
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 estimated the increase in costs by monthly sales following Yahoo!ショッピング's introduction of seller fees in September 2026, and found that for stores with monthly sales of 100,000 yen, about 37% of gross profit would become a new cost.
コプロ・グループ releases official company song “My team” to mark its 20th anniversary, with lyrics written by its representative, Kiyokawa
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コプロ・グループ has released its official company song “My team” to mark its 20th anniversary. The lyrics were written by President and CEO Kosuke Kiyokawa. The song will be available on JOYSOUND and major music streaming services starting October 30, 2026.
“People” are key to boosting the competitiveness of companies in the Tokai region: J-Win to hold its first “Human Capital Management Forum” in Nagoya
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NPO法人J-Win will hold the “Human Capital Management Forum” in Nagoya on December 4, 2026, with the aim of improving the competitiveness of companies in the Tokai region.
Discussing the use of regional resources and tourism promotion with 5 municipalities in Wakayama Prefecture; exploring potential for public-private collaboration through lodging businesses
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ハウスバード株式会社 took part in the “Public-Private Co-Creation Briefing” hosted by Kiyo Bank and discussed issues such as vacant home utilization and tourism promotion with 5 municipalities and 7 departments in Wakayama Prefecture.
Thank you to the more than 10,000 visitors. らぶLab Shibuya store to close on November 29 due to building demolition, merging with other locations
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らぶLab's Shibuya store, operated by Ninevation株式会社, will close on November 29, 2026, due to the demolition of the building it occupies, and will be integrated with its Harajuku, Yokohama Chinatown and Daikanyama locations.
Facts
More than 10,000 customers
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：Ninevation株式会社、らぶLab、BROWNY、XL PHOTO STUDIO
Relaxation and head spa specialists: 1 day and 7 days from booking to visit
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株式会社リザービア has released a research report based on booking data from the first half of 2026, comparing differences in average booking prices, the number of days between booking and visits, and the share of same-day bookings between head spa specialists and other relaxation businesses.
Facts
Average booking prices are 2–3 times higher
The number of days from booking to visit is 7 times longer
The share of same-day bookings differed by more than 2 times
株式会社On Technologies has substantially updated the desktop app for its AI human resources and labor management service, WorkOn, adding an “ambient agent” feature that autonomously assists with procedures through integration with Slack and Googleカレンダー, as well as MCP functionality that enables data integration with external AI assistants.
[Kao] Survey on premenstrual discomfort and care: More than 80% of respondents in every age group said they experience PMS symptoms. Some also feel unwell “before their period starts.” Is warming care before menstruation actually the key?
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A survey by Kao on premenstrual discomfort and care found that more than 80% of people in every age group experience PMS symptoms. It also revealed a gap: although warming care is used during menstruation, it is not used before menstruation.
[Nov. 14–15] Aomori Prefecture’s Shimokita Peninsula food fair to be held at Ueno Park in Tokyo
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株式会社東奥日報社 will hold the Aomori Shimokita Delicious Foods Fair, featuring 6 local governments including Mutsu City and others from the Shimokita Peninsula, at the Aomorijin Festival at Ueno Park in Tokyo on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. The event is part of the Shimokita Peninsula Promotion Project, sponsored by 3 companies, including 東京電力ホールディングス.
CEAグループ appointed Peter Green, former head of Rugby School in the UK, as senior adviser effective Nov. 1, 2026. He will support development of the “Enrichment Campus” in the Niseko mountain range in Hokkaido and contribute to the group’s overall education strategy.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
Opened in September 2023
From 2024 through summer 2026
Appointed head of Rugby School in 2014
Appointed head of Rugby School Group in 2020
Companies mentioned：Clarence Education Asia Ltd.、CEAグループ、ラグビースクール・ジャパン、Rugby School Japan、Ampleforth College、Ardingly College、Rugby School、Rugby School Group、Gordonstoun
NiX JAPAN株式会社 announced plans to boost sales of its construction-site DX solution, JITAN SWITCH, and digital signage, raising current sales of 1.2 billion yen to 2 billion yen.
Facts
Deployed at more than 4,800 construction sites nationwide
Enhanced functionality to 64 channels (V4)
Current sales of construction-site DX solutions: 1.2 billion yen
ONESTRUCTION株式会社 has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Startup Collaboration Project with On-Site Dialogue” and will launch a demonstration project with 東京都下水道局 to improve the efficiency of design and cost estimation for sewer plant facilities using AI.
Nisshin Seifun Welna to be a special sponsor of “Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA”; large Christmas tree-shaped digital signage, “Ao no Dokutsu THE BLUE TREE,” to appear!
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株式会社日清製粉ウェルナ will be a special sponsor of the large-scale illumination event “Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA” in Shibuya, Tokyo, where a large Christmas tree-shaped digital signage display, “Ao no Dokutsu THE BLUE TREE,” will appear.
Facts
Cumulative attendance exceeds 16.5 million※
Celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025
Number of illuminated bulbs: approximately 500,000
2 stores open at Canal City Hakata at the same time! Hakata no Aji やまや, a mentaiko baguette specialist, and FLA-LAB, a new fruit concept shop, make their debut
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株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ will open 2 stores simultaneously on Nov. 11, 2026, on the first basement floor of the Canal City Hakata shopping complex in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka: Hakata no Aji やまや, a mentaiko baguette specialist, and FLA-LAB, a fruit concept shop.
Media briefing featuring Takafumi Horie for “Blue Santa Claus 2026” / Media invited to attend dress rehearsal performance with meal
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SNSグループ株式会社 is inviting media to cover a media briefing featuring Takafumi Horie on November 26 and a dress rehearsal performance with a meal on December 17, ahead of the musical “Blue Santa Claus 2026” opening.
Facts
From 10:30 on Thursday, November 26, 2026
10:30〜11:30
To be held on Thursday, December 17
Runs in Shimbashi from Friday, December 18 through Friday, 25
A site where you can find answers before making an inquiry. General applications open for “NATTOQ,” which creates FAQs from published information and has people verify them before publication
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D株式会社 has opened general applications for “NATTOQ,” a service that enables companies to create and manage FAQs based on information published on their own websites. It uses AI to generate suggestions, which staff members review before publication.
ビジュアルリサーチ upgrades its “SP-R” rental brokerage system
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株式会社ビジュアルリサーチ will upgrade its cloud-based rental brokerage system “SP-R” in November 2026, adding automatic personal information checking and automatic masking of identity verification documents.
Facts
To be implemented in November 2026
Within 1 month of launch
Has a track record of adoption at more than 1,000 stores
Qobuz announces global collaboration with prestigious British label Warp Records
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High-quality music platform “Qobuz” has announced a global collaboration with prestigious British independent label “Warp Records.” Going forward, it will showcase Warp Records’ catalog through its app and magazine, strengthening a partnership rooted in the shared values of artistry and creativity.
A new-build detached home designed to nurture mental and physical resilience with a home sauna is scheduled for completion in late January 2027 in Tabata, Kita Ward, Tokyo
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株式会社アイム・ユニバース has begun sales of “And Resort House Tabata,” a newly built detached home with a home sauna in Tabata, Kita Ward, Tokyo. It is scheduled for completion in late January 2027, with a sale price of ¥269.9 million.
ゴールデングース reopens its Aoyama flagship store after renovation
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Italian luxury brand ゴールデングース has completely renovated its flagship store in Aoyama, Tokyo, and reopened it on October 31, 2026. Highlights include the newly established “Cobbler's Room” shoemaking workshop, the “Co-Creation” customization experience and a specially produced analog sound system.
Facts
Reopened after renovation on Saturday, October 31, 2026
Opened in Aoyama in 2016 as Japan’s first flagship store
The store is spread across 2 floors
Golden Goose, founded in Venice, Italy, in 2000
Its community now exceeds 2 million people
More than 225 physical stores across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
[November 19 event] A live demo explains recruitment branding in the age of generative AI. Rebranding and Pafu co-host a seminar: “How is your company evaluated in AI searches?”
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リブランディング株式会社 and 株式会社パフ will co-host an online seminar on recruitment branding in the age of generative AI on November 19, 2026.
A recurring generative AI survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス in October 2026 found that コメ兵 was the most-mentioned company among brand buyback services, with a 98.8% mention rate, while おたからや saw a sharp increase in mentions.
[Limited quantity; hotel-type unit offered at ¥1 million off—monitor participants wanted] Wooden mobile unit WOODPOD to exhibit at Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026; preliminary estimates also available with advance reservations
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株式会社益田建設 will exhibit its wooden mobile unit “WOODPOD” at “Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026,” taking place in November 2026. It is seeking monitor participants for the hotel-type display unit at ¥1 million off and will provide preliminary estimates to those who book in advance.
Following strong demand for シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ’s Japan production “アース製薬 クーザ” in Tokyo, 69 additional performances have been announced, bringing the total to 152 performances.
Facts
83 performances
69 additional performances
152 performances in total
Has captivated more than 10 million people worldwide
A renowned grilled eel restaurant turns to miso-marination. A new way to enjoy eel, developed with a long-established Saikyo-zuke maker. “友栄 × 京都一の傳 Eel Marinated in Miso” launches November 7
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株式会社京都一の傳 and Odawara’s renowned eel restaurant “うなぎ亭 友栄” have jointly developed “うなぎ亭 友栄 × 京都一の傳 Eel Marinated in Miso,” which will go on sale through the official online shop starting November 7, 2026.
Series sales top 400,000 units! The smash-hit 「ゾーガンキン」Scalp gets an upgrade. The salon-exclusive 「ゾーガンキン スカルププロ」is here, featuring medium-frequency EMS × LLLT that surpasses the previous model!
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クルールラボ株式会社 will launch 「ゾーガンキン スカルププロ」, a salon-exclusive upgraded version of the smash-hit 「ゾーガンキン スカルプ」, which has topped 400,000 units in cumulative series sales. The new model features medium-frequency EMS and LLLT and will go on sale on Nov. 10, 2026.
Facts
EMS intensity has been upgraded from 4 levels to 5 levels
Shinagawa Refractory Co. to exhibit at the 2026 Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition, presenting refractory solutions for the aluminum manufacturing market
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品川リフラ株式会社 will exhibit at the 「2026 日本ダイカスト会議・展示会」, held at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 12 to 14, 2026, and present refractory solutions for the aluminum manufacturing market under an exclusive sales agreement with Allied Mineral Products (AMP).
Facts
2026 Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition
Nov. 12, 2026
Through the 14th
Signed in 2023
Our booth number: C-10
Companies mentioned：品川リフラ株式会社、Allied Mineral Products、AMP、一般社団法人 日本ダイカスト協会
Launch of LTV-AI Series, an AI and data analysis assistant
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株式会社LTV-X has launched LTV-AI Series, a chat-based AI and data analysis assistant co-developed with 株式会社ハイブアイキュー. The service supports MCP servers and helps drive CRM-PDCA by integrating diverse data from e-commerce marketplaces, hometown tax donations and other sources.
Inbound advisory service launches for a monthly fee starting at 30,000 yen! Supporting customer acquisition, sales and business growth with a network of 1,000 foreign nationals across 70 countries
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株式会社ワン・ステップ announced the launch of its Inbound Advisory Service, available from Nov. 5, 2026, for a monthly fee starting at 30,000 yen. It draws on a network of 1,000 foreign nationals across 70 countries to support businesses with customer acquisition and product improvements.
[Kanayama General Station | Latest Godzilla film] Golden monster King Ghidorah descends on the “station connected to the sky”! Godzilla-0.0 takes over Sky Media Kanayama for 1 week
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To mark the release of Toho-distributed film Godzilla-0.0, a special tie-in featuring King Ghidorah will be shown on the digital signage at Sky Media Kanayama in Kanayama General Station from Nov. 9 to 15, 2026.
A complete set of P Mark and ISMS documents for 1/10 or less of a consultant’s price. 「セキュカク」creates customized documents with AI just by answering questions
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株式会社HADO offers 「セキュカク」, a web service that uses AI to automatically create the complete set of documents required to obtain the PrivacyMark (P Mark) and ISMS certifications. It is offered at a significantly lower price than the going rate for consulting firms and also includes support for answering security check sheets.
[HARIAS] Focusing on “skin noise,” which affects the complexion’s appearance. The power of a “lightweight finish” for a brighter, dewy, radiant complexion. 「HARIAS薬用クッションファンデーションX」launches Nov. 6, 2026
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株式会社HARIAS will launch 「HARIAS薬用クッションファンデーションX」on Nov. 6, 2026, an upgraded version of its medicated cushion foundation, which has sold more than 1.8 million units to date.
株式会社Spatial Pleasure has announced the speakers for 「交通の環境価値の今 ― ルールと現場から見る、創出の現在地」, an event it will co-host with CIC Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2026. 3 experts from government and academia and 3 corporate representatives from eMotion Fleet, Hino Computer System and SDG Impact Japan will discuss decarbonization in transportation and logistics and the creation of environmental value.
Facts
Nov. 16, 2026
3 experts from government and academia
3 companies working on environmental value in transportation
[New launch] 「フレッシュロックCセラム」joins LINKA’s popular 「クリスタルミスト」series of beauty devices, focusing on the “freshness” of vitamin C
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LINKA, the home beauty device brand operated by 株式会社アイビビッド, will launch its new serum, “LINKA Crystal Mist Fresh Lock C Serum,” on Nov. 4, 2026. It uses an oxygen-removal process to preserve vitamin C freshness and is designed for use with Crystal Mist.
Facts
Retail price: 6,930 yen (tax included)
Launch date: Rolling release starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
琵琶湖博物館 will hold “びわ博フェス2026” on Nov. 14 and 15, Reiwa 8 (2026). A total of 51 organizations will take part, with workshops, a research presentation and networking session, and other activities.
“We made it to a movie theater for the first time!”—help make that possible for children with illnesses or disabilities and their families. Applications are now open for 100 “AYA supporters” to sustain the work through monthly donations.
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認定NPO法人AYA is seeking 100 “AYA supporters” to make monthly donations from Nov. 1 through 30, 2026, to fund the continued operation of its “AYA Inclusive Movie Screenings” for children with illnesses or disabilities and their families.
Facts
Seeking 100 “AYA supporters”
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
Held in all 47 prefectures nationwide
Of Japan’s approximately 14 million children
at least approximately 700,000
Total events held: 338
Total participants: 48,197
A cumulative total of 5,932 participants
Original30〜50万円が必要です
A monthly donation of 3,000 yen
would amount to 300,000 yen per month
Up to approximately 50% of the donation will be refunded
ハウスバード株式会社 discusses use of local resources and tourism promotion with 5 local governments in Wakayama Prefecture, exploring possibilities for public-private collaboration through lodging operations
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ハウスバード株式会社 attended the “Public-Private Co-Creation Briefing” hosted by The Kiyo Bank and met with 5 local governments and 7 departments in Wakayama Prefecture. They exchanged views on topics including the use of vacant houses and improvements to lodging operations.
“Parasports Park at Bajikoen”—a parasports experience event for the whole family
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P.UNITED is a project in which 7 parasports organizations, including the Japan Para Powerlifting Federation, work together. It will hold “Parasports Park at Bajikoen” on Nov. 13 and 14, 2026, at JRA馬事公苑 in Setagaya, Tokyo.
Catalina Marketing Japan launches joint research with 早稲田大学マーケティング・コミュニケーション研究所.
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Catalina Marketing Japan has launched joint research with 早稲田大学マーケティング・コミュニケーション研究所 to study advertising media, with a focus on retail media, and consumer behavior.
Nov. 25 free online seminar: “Becoming a Company Chosen by Capital Markets”—insights into activist criticism and responses, and perspectives on developing and communicating an equity story that wins capital market support
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山田コンサルティンググループ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar titled “Becoming a Company Chosen by Capital Markets” on Nov. 25, 2026. The seminar will cover trends in activist criticism and how to develop an equity story.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
13 locations in Japan
13 overseas locations in Asia, the United States, and other regions
The forest protected and nurtured by Kirishima Shuzo spans the equivalent of about 8 Tokyo Domes. It has been certified by the Environment Ministry as a “Nature Coexistence Site.” The company is working with 宮崎大学 on Kyushu’s first “retention forestry” demonstration site.
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“Kirishima Shuzo Sodattsu no Mori,” a company-owned forest managed by 霧島酒造株式会社 in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, has been certified by the Environment Ministry as a “Nature Coexistence Site.” Covering an area equivalent to about 8 Tokyo Domes, the forest aims to balance biodiversity conservation with timber production in collaboration with 宮崎大学 at Kyushu’s first retention forestry demonstration site.
Owners launches web intake for “RISONAL M&A セカオピ,” a free second-opinion service for share transfer agreements
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オーナーズ株式会社 began accepting online requests on Nov. 5, 2026, for “RISONAL M&A セカオピ,” a second-opinion service that reviews drafts of share transfer agreements for free.
Just approximately 8% of the farm’s total harvest. Three varieties are on offer, including the once-a-year rare coffee “UCC Directly Operated Rose Hill Blue Mountain No.1 Super Blue”!
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COFFEE STYLE UCC株式会社 will launch 3 new products in limited quantities starting Nov. 13, 2026, using rare coffee beans grown at its directly operated Rose Hill estate in Jamaica. The special “Super Blue” accounts for just approximately 8% of the harvest.
Rigaku’s X-ray technology wins a special award in the Regional Invention Awards for the 4th consecutive year
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株式会社リガク, a group company of Rigaku Holdings, received a special award and an encouragement award for 2 inventions related to X-ray analysis and inspection technology for semiconductors at the “Reiwa 8 Regional Invention Awards,” organized by 公益社団法人発明協会. This marks the 4th consecutive year it has won a special award.
Nov. 8 is “Good Partnership Day”—a heartwarming occasion. KAPOK KNOT invites people to share heartwarming stories for “Good Partnership Day” on Nov. 8.
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KAPOK JAPAN株式会社 will run a campaign on X and Instagram inviting submissions of “heartwarming stories” to coincide with “Good Partnership Day” (Nov. 8), an observance established in 2022 by its own brand, KAPOK KNOT. Jackets and blankets will be awarded by lottery to selected entrants.
Facts
Nov. 8 is “Good Partnership Day”
From Sunday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 22
“Air Light Jacket –unisex-” 2 items
“Recovery Weighted Blanket MUSUBI –en-” 1 item
An observance established by KAPOK KNOT in 2022
In 2026, it succeeded in developing “NEO DOWN KAPOK® BEYOND,” the world’s first 100% plant-derived filling made with kapok※
Luxury bath product “Chapon” now on sale through “Chill+,” an experiential media platform by KNT-CTホールディングス where users can find ways to unwind
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A gift set from “Chapon,” a luxury bath product brand operated by 株式会社Tokel, will go on sale on the online store of “Chill+,” an experiential media platform operated by KNT-CTホールディングス, starting Nov. 6, 2026.
【ADDICTION】Spring collection featuring new blush in 3 textures and 21 shades, plus 16 pearl eyeshadow shades, designed to enhance the appearance of the skin, launching Friday, Jan. 8, 2027
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ADDICTION will launch its “Spring 2027 ‘BLOOMING IN SILENCE’” collection on Jan. 8, 2027. It includes new blush in 3 textures and 21 shades, as well as 16 pearl eyeshadow shades.
Crime-city prison strategy RPG “Path to Nowhere” is holding its 4th anniversary event “絶響” from Nov. 3 (Tue.)! New S-rank characters “荒蝕・エイレーネー” and “レクイエム” and new A-rank character “ヘリックス” debut! Collaboration with “The Three-Body Problem” confirmed, with more 4th anniversary projects underway
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The 4th anniversary event “絶響” for the smartphone RPG “Path to Nowhere,” published by AISNO Games, is underway as of Nov. 3, 2026. A range of anniversary projects are taking place, including the addition of new S- and A-rank characters, a collaboration with “The Three-Body Problem,” large-scale advertising in Shibuya, and a POPUP STORE.
Facts
4th anniversary
Nov. 3, 2026
Nov. 8
Nov. 13-Nov. 25
450 irregular cubes
Companies mentioned：AISNO Games、ZIYI GROUP HK LIMITED、Apple、Google Play
Kyoto Fusioneering’s gyrotron business moves to the supply phase for a private fusion power plant project; order received for the demonstration machine “Infinity One” from U.S.-based Type One Energy
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Kyoto Fusioneering has received an order from U.S.-based Type One Energy for a gyrotron system for its demonstration machine “Infinity One.” Delivery is scheduled for 2029.
Facts
Frequency: 170 GHz
Output: 1 MW-class
Delivery of all units to be completed in 2029
$200 million Series B funding round
October 2026
Companies mentioned：京都フュージョニアリング株式会社、Type One Energy Group, Inc.、Type One Energy、Tokamak Energy社、Quaise Energy社
Winemaker takes over Ginza! 鹿之助萬蔵, a grape grower from 東御市, the heart of the Chikuma River Wine Valley, to take over the tasting space at 銀座NAGANO on Nov. 21!
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舩田, the grape grower known as 鹿之助萬蔵 from 長野県東御市, will appear at a special event at 銀座NAGANO on Nov. 21, 2026, offering tastings and advance sales of wines, including 4 unreleased 2025 vintages.
Add health checkup and medication information to the app without taking photos. “Pashatto Karte” launches My Number Portal integration
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Arteryex株式会社 has launched an integration feature for its medical information management app “Pashatto Karte,” enabling users to import health checkup and medication information from the My Number Portal without taking photos.
“Taking mowing to the next stage.” OREC unveils dedicated website for its “RCMOWER” remote-controlled mower series
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株式会社オーレック has launched a dedicated website for its “RC MOWER” remote-controlled mower series, aimed at solving challenges in mowing work. The site features comparisons of 3 models (RCSP540／RCSP700／RCHR800A), case studies, developer interviews, and more.
Facts
3 models for different operating environments and applications
“ajour,” a jewelry remodeling specialty store operated by 株式会社オリエント4C's, relocated to the 1st floor of 伊勢丹新宿店 and reopened after renovation on Nov. 4, 2026, with its sales area expanded to approximately 1.5 times its former size.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
About 1.5 times
Moved from the 4th floor to the 1st floor of the building
マークスライフ to exhibit at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event 2026” in November, offering broad real estate expertise to address concerns about inherited family homes and vacant houses
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マークスライフ株式会社 will exhibit at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event 2026,” to be held in Hiroshima City in November 2026, offering solutions to concerns about inherited family homes and vacant houses. Its representative director, Koji Hanahara, will give a talk on the vacant house problem.
Facts
There are approximately 230,000 vacant homes in Hiroshima Prefecture
株式会社ウィルネクスト to hold online seminar on Thursday, Dec. 3: “Do 54% of employees who leave really not reveal their reasons⁉︎ Methods for drawing out employees’ true feelings through organizational structure and relationship-building”
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株式会社ウィルネクスト will hold an online seminar on Dec. 3, explaining organizational structures and relationship-building methods for drawing out the candid views of departing employees. The seminar will also present data from a survey by エン株式会社 showing that 54% of people who have left a job did not disclose their real reasons.
[Higashi Ward, Hiroshima] Perpetual memorial graves and tree burials requiring no annual maintenance fees or successors to open Nov. 10 at Zenshoji, a Zen training temple built on an ancient burial mound excavation site
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株式会社エータイ will establish perpetual memorial graves and tree burials at Zenshoji in Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, and begin accepting sales applications on Nov. 10, 2026. The opening will be the first in the Chugoku region, and the graves will require no annual maintenance fees or successors.
Facts
Sales applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
The number of people moving out exceeded the number moving in by 9,921 in 2025
[Sano, Tochigi Prefecture] Perpetual memorial graves and tree burials requiring no annual maintenance fees or successors to open Nov. 7 at Daishoji, founded 450 years ago
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株式会社エータイ will establish perpetual memorial graves and tree burials at Daishoji, a Tendai Buddhist temple in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, and begin accepting sales applications on Nov. 7, 2026. They require no annual maintenance fees or successors, offering a new option in Sano, where the aging rate is 32.6%.
Facts
Sales applications will be accepted starting Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Schools, businesses and communities collaborate to bring junior high school students’ ideas to life as events and products
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株式会社KUL collaborated on 神戸市立有野中学校’s inquiry-based learning project “ARINO SMILE PROJECT,” bringing students’ event concepts and new products developed with ベーカリーショップ「パンプキン」 to life through community events and sales.
Facts
Over approximately half a year from April 2026
Held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Sold out approximately 30 minutes after sales began
[Event Report] “Jobs you couldn’t see” come into view “while playing.” Tokyo’s first career experience event, 『みらいいパークX in 東京』, held
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株式会社miraii held “みらいいパークX ゲームフェス in 東京 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight on Oct. 31, 2026, with the support of 江東区教育委員会. 5 companies, including TDK and 大広, took part in the career experience event for children.
白寿生科学研究所 exhibits at Nishinari Ward’s “45th Everyone’s Health Fair”
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 made its first appearance at the “45th Everyone’s Health Fair,” held in Nishinari Ward, Osaka, on Oct. 17, 2026, offering brain fitness assessments and distributing beverages.
株式会社Sustech will exhibit at “SMART GRID EXPO【関西】,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, showcasing its AI power management platform “ELIC” and decarbonization management support platform “CARBONIX.” It will also hold a special discussion seminar with 株式会社GSユアサ.
Research guide summarizing the key points of the “Wage Increase Promotion Tax System” on 1 page released
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フォーバル GDXリサーチ研究所 released a research guide on Nov. 6, 2026, summarizing the key points of the “Wage Increase Promotion Tax System” for small and midsize businesses on 1 page. The survey found that approximately 63% of companies that raised wages either did not know about the system or could not determine whether they qualified.
Facts
Survey of 1,653 small and midsize business owners nationwide
The rate of wage increases reached 63.3%
57.8% of companies that raised wages said they “feel a management burden”
“Currently using it”: 9.2%
The most common response was “I don’t know about the system,” at 48.5%
63.0% (※1) are unaware of the system itself
Corporations with capital of 100 million yen or less
Sole proprietors with 1,000 or fewer regular employees
When total salaries increase by at least 1.5% year over year
15% of the increase
When they increase by at least 2.5%
30% is deducted
The deduction rate is increased by 5 percentage points
Bringing it to a maximum of 35%
The deduction cap is 20% of corporate tax
Can be carried forward and used for up to 5 years
Account for more than 99% of corporations in Japan
Consumer recycling behavior declines, while new products touting “recyclable” increase—a gap between attitudes and actions around packaging
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At TOKYO PACK 2026, Mintel explained the importance of packaging strategy. It highlighted the gap between environmental awareness and recycling behavior, how “clarity” is key to premium packaging, and the strong interest in “refillable” products in Japan.
SE Plus to launch new “10-Day IT Training for New IT Department Employees” in May 2027
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株式会社SEプラス will launch its “10-Day IT Training for New IT Department Employees” on May 17, 2027, for new hires and people with no prior experience in information systems departments.
The 6th installment of Godzilla Energy delivers an irresistible, roar-worthy drinking experience! Now available in packaging featuring the currently showing film Godzilla-0.0!
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株式会社チェリオジャパン will relaunch Godzilla Energy on November 9, 2026, in collaboration packaging with the film Godzilla-0.0. The 500 ml drink contains 710 mg of arginine, 1,200 mg of citric acid and BCAAs, and has a suggested retail price of 188 yen (excluding tax).
【BANK SUMMIT 2026】7 companies selected to pitch at inaugural “BANK SUMMIT PITCH” competition!
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THE SEED, a pre-seed VC operated by ザシードキャピタル株式会社, announced the 7 companies selected to pitch at “BANK SUMMIT PITCH,” a competition being held for the first time as part of “BANK SUMMIT 2026” on November 9, 2026. Executives from a total of 12 regional financial institutions, VCs and other organizations will serve as judges, and the winning companies will be featured in articles as part of a project by 日本経済新聞社.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
12 companies in total
Starting at 4.8 million yen
Grew to 10 million yen
Within 7 years of founding
Produced about 900 DX professionals
Within 3 years of launch
1,300 customers
ARR of 600 million yen
More than 2,000 companies have adopted the service
Including more than 20 financial institutions
Currently manages approximately ¥4 billion
Made startup investments in approximately 70 companies
Currently manages approximately ¥4.2 billion
Companies mentioned：ザシードキャピタル株式会社、THE SEED、日本経済新聞社、NIKKEI THE PITCH、aucentic（オーセンティック）、株式会社Carnot、Jinba、Jinba Legal、株式会社KenRi、BPaaS、三井物産、ファミリーマート、コクー株式会社、DXソリューションサービス、株式会社SoVa、TRUSTART株式会社、不動産ビッグデータプラットフォーム、ナッジ株式会社、CCaaS、Ms.Engineer株式会社、女性AI人材プラットフォーム、root C、AGRI SMILE、LifeFit、トリファ、Arent社、株式会社New Innovations、株式会社FiT
Experiential sale “Study Abroad Black Friday 2026” offers special support for studying abroad
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イー・エフ・エデュケーション・ファースト・ジャパン株式会社 is holding “Study Abroad Black Friday 2026,” a special discount campaign offering up to 500,000 yen off study abroad programs in 50 cities around the world.